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VOLUME 6, ISSUE 49

Triton Success Rooted in History About a dozen San Clemente football stars played together on Pop Warner team E Y E O N S C / PAG E 6

The Tritons gather on the ﬁeld after soundly beating Tesoro 51-16 in the CIF semi-ﬁnals on December 2. Photo by Brian Miller

SCE Makes Case for Ratepayers to Fund $64 million Seismic Studies

Blake: Life is What You Make of It — With or Without a Partner

San Clemente’s Ellie Bagley Takes Gold at State Gymnastics Championships

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Eye on SC

LOCAL NEWS & IN-DEPTH REPORTING

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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO Retired Navy Captain Larry Kramer was elected mayor of San Juan Capistrano on Tuesday, December 6 over objections of a councilwoman also in line for the largely ceremonial post and a resident who said the vote was a return of the “good old boys” to Capistrano governance. Kramer, in his second year on council, was elected by a 3-2 vote. His selection was opposed by Councilman Derek Reeve and Councilwoman Laura Freese, who tried to nominate herself. Freese had been mayor pro tem a year ago and had supported Sam Allevato, Kramer and John Taylor in their election bids, but was also seen as a one-time political ally of former Mayor Lon Uso. Uso was a political opponent of Allevato and former Orange County Sheriff Brad Gates, who managed the campaign for Kramer and Taylor, who ran as a slate.

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Next Door W hat ’s going on in our n e ig h b oring towns

DANA POINT South Coast Water District plans three new wells to increase the capacity of its groundwater recovery plant, which pulls water from the San Juan Basin, removes minerals and puts it in the city’s drinking water system. The groundwater plant, on the district’s 30 acres between Stonehill Drive and Pacific Coast Highway, now pulls 912 acre feet of brackish water per year for customers in Dana Point and parts of other nearby cities. Officials want to ultimately increase that to 3,194 acre feet annually. The district has already allocated $98,500 for well design and $337,888 for wellhead and pipeline design. District officials met to consider environmental studies for the plan at a special meeting at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 2 at their Laguna Beach district headquarters.

S A N C L E M E N T E ’ s T o p 5 H o ttest T o p i cs

What’s Up With... THE LATEST: The City Council elected Jim Evert San Clemente’s mayor this week. Evert, who had served as mayor pro tem his first year on the council, received nods from three fellow members. Councilman Bob Baker had also been nominated for the role but failed to get a majority. He cast the lone vote against Evert. Evert replaces Lori Donchak who hosted popular monthly walks throughout the city. She also deftly held the gavel over controversial topics such as Measure A and San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station. Donchak thanked the community for the privilege of serving as mayor. The council also approved sophomore Councilman Tim Brown to act as mayor pro tem. He and Evert took office in January. Evert vowed to keep a balanced budget and focus on the city’s economic engine with an eye toward more businesses such as Target. “We have to continue to focus on bringing more jobs to this community,” the mayor said.

Public Utilities Commission and later was assigned to Commissioner Michel Peter Florio and Administrative Law Judge Robert Barnett for the proceedings. “Given this ratepayer benefit, it is appropriate for ratepayers to bear all of the costs of these activities,” the briefing says. The proposed work includes costly data surveying, including offshore 2-D and 3-D imaging around the nuclear power plant. But the Division of Ratepayer Advocates has lobbied to have costs shared between the ratepayers and Edison shareholders and a cap of the overall costs, a suggestion SCE disputes. The division’s proposal is inconsistent with commission past practice and would set a precedent, SCE’s briefing says. Also, a cap could unnecessarily hinder the project if unforeseen problems arise, it continues. The Alliance for Nuclear Responsibility also called for an independent panel to review the seismic data. Though SCE preferred no additional panel, the company asked that if the commission were to create one, the body’s scope be well defined. Also, SCE asked that the ratepayers similarly shoulder the cost of an independent review panel.

Route to School grant, has increased from its 2009 $750,000 price tag. In October, the cost rose to $856,000 and has since increased another $139,000 in two months. The spiking expenses drew concern from council members and the public. “If we think (the kids) are any safer we’re kidding ourselves,” Baker said. “This is government spending that we don’t need to spend.” Brown worried that because of the cost range of bids, the lowest bidder would likely come back for additional funds. The new cost includes $766,000 for construction, $117,103 for engineering and $111,700 for inspection. To pay for the upgrades, the city will use federal Community Development Block Grants, a federal Safe Route to School grant, city gas tax funds and city traffic calming dollars.

WHAT’S NEXT: The new mayor vowed to bring more business to San Clemente.

WHAT’S NEXT: Reply briefs must be submitted by December 19.

FIND OUT MORE: See www.san-clemente. org. —Stacie N. Galang

FIND OUT MORE: See www.sanclementetimes.com to read the full briefing. —SNG

THE LATEST: Denied the ability to keep a 55-foot Chevron sign, Mick Gray of G&M Oil said he’s pulling the plug on $750,000 renovations at the South El Camino gas station. At Tuesday’s City Council meeting, Gray appealed a Planning Commission requirement that the sign come down because it did not conform with city code. He argued that the pole sign gave the station needed visibility. Without it, the upgrades to Spanish-style building with an expanded convenient store weren’t worth it. He noted that a majority of credit card gas sales came from drivers outside the area. But the City Council wasn’t buying

… a New Mayor?

... SONGS Seismic Studies?

THE LATEST: Southern California Edison filed its opening brief Monday, December 5, making its case for ratepayers to pick up the $64 million price tag for seismic studies of San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station. The process began in April 15 when SCE filed the request with the California San Clemente Times December 8–14, 2011

... Max Berg Park?

THE LATEST: The city’s oldest park will get a $995,000 upgrade, to the dismay of some who say the project is overpriced and unnecessary. The City Council approved the project 3-2 with council members Bob Baker and Tim Brown voting no. The project, which is part of the Safe

WHAT’S NEXT: Assistant City Engineer Tom Bonigut said the city anticipated work to start in late January. FIND OUT MORE: To read the staff report, see www.san-clemente.org. —SNG

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… Chevron Sign?

Gray’s case. Other gas stations fare well without such towering signs, and the city has required other businesses to remove nonconforming signs during major overhauls. WHAT’S NEXT: A disgruntled Gray said he planned to rent out the existing bays for repair service. FIND OUT MORE: See the staff report at www.san-clemente.org. —SNG

… Plastic Bag Ban?

THE LATEST: San Clemente will hold off on banning single-use plastic bags. Though about six people advocated for the ban, the City Council opted to wait for more data about whether the proliferation of bags, especially near oceans, was a factor in pollution. “I’ve never caught a fish that has choked on a bag,” noted Councilman Jim Dahl. “I don’t think it’s that big of a problem.” While Councilmember Lori Donchak said she had transitioned to using recyclable bags, she preferred to wait on a ban. In 2009, the Coastal Advisory Commission drafted an ordinance to ban the bags but waited to see if state legislation would pass. When it didn’t this year, the city’s Coastal Advisory Commission recommended the city move forward with its own initiative. WHAT’S NEXT: The council will consider the ban in the context of other city priorities late next month or early February. FIND OUT MORE: See the staff report at www.san-clemente.org. —SNG Have a story idea or topic you would like to read about? Send your suggestions to editorial@sanclementetimes.com. www.sanclementetimes.com

Eye on SC City and Community Calendar

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Thursday, December 8

Group Raises Autism Awareness

General Plan Advisory Committee Meeting 6 p.m. Community Development in the Conference Room. 910 Calle Negocio, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

u The Autism Youth Ambassadors represented nonprofit Talk About Curing Autism November 26 at Puttin’ on the Glitz in downtown San Clemente. The ambassadors’ goal is to raise awareness about the prevalence of autism while fundraising and volunteering to help families affected by autism. They provided hot chocolate and fresh baked goods and spoke about autism to the community. For more information about TACA, visit www.tacanow.org.

Sunset Networking Mixer 5:30 p.m. The SC Chamber event hosted by the San Clemente Inn with a holiday theme. Bring a toy to donate and get entered in a drawing. Cost $10-$20. 2600 Avenida Del Presidente, 949.492.1131, www.scchamber.com.

Friday, December 9 Dark Friday City offices closed. Ribbon Cutting 11:30 a.m. The Chamber hosts a ribbon cutting/grand opening for Rocket Fizz. 107 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.1131, www.scchamber.com.

Saturday, December 10 Los Mares Clean Up and Las Posadas celebration 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Cleanup at Los Mares Apartments neighborhood. Then at 5 p.m. enjoy the Las Posadas parade and potluck. 949.547.7260, lesliedavis@fea.net, www.sanclementecollaborative.com. VITA Tax Training, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Train to become a tax preparer at Cyber Café. 910 Calle Negocio, 949.547.7260, lesliedavis@ fea.net, www.sanclementecollaborative.com.

Sunday, December 11 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, December 12 Bridge 1 p.m. Games at the Dorothy Visser Senior Center. 117 Avenida Victoria, 949.498.3322, www.san-clemente.org.

Tuesday, December 13 Multicultural Holiday Storytime 6:30 p.m. Open House featuring San Clemente High School’s Multicultural Club reading stories of Kwanzaa, Hanukkah and Christmas. All ages welcome. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.3493, www.san-clemente.org. Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting 7 p.m. Community Center, 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

Wednesday, December 14 Human Affairs Meeting 3 p.m. Community Center, 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

Thursday, December 15 BNI Meeting 8 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Bella Collina Towne and Golf Club. 200 Avenida La Pata, San Clemente, www.bellacollinagolf.com. San Clemente Times December 8–14, 2011

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Choral Society to Sing at Casa u The San Clemente Choral Society will fill the Casa Romantica’s main salon with song December 15 at 7 p.m. The program features traditional and contemporary holiday music. Tickets are $25 for non-members, $20 for Casa Romantica members and $12 for students and children. For more information, visit www.casaromantica.org.

Senior Center Focus of Show u A new “Around Town” on the Senior Center grand opening will be broadcast twice a day on Cox Channel 30, starting Monday, December 5. To see a full schedule of times, visit www.san-clemente.org.

The Autism Youth Ambassadors participated in the Puttin’ on the Glitz. Courtesy photo

p.m. at Casino San Clemente at 140 West Avenida Pico. The event is hosted by Troop 2051. Booths will be available by Oma Roca, Cookie Lee, Stella Dot, Scentsy, Surf Sample Clothes, Pampered Chef, Willow House, Villa Cucina and more. Troop made crafts will also be sold. For more information, contact Desiree Nelson at desiree411@gmail.com or 949. 374.7552.

Kiwanis Sells See’s Candy

“Small Works” show continues through January 5 at San Clemente Art Gallery at 100 N. Calle Seville. Artists registered their small works of art on a canvas no larger than 8-inch-by-10-inch. All artwork is priced below $300. The gallery is open weekdays from 12 noon to 4 p.m. and weekends 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, see www.scartgallery.com or call 949.942.7175.

u The San Clemente Kiwanis Club is selling See’s Candy to provide scholarships and support local charities, including the Boys and Girls Club. The Kiwanis will have locations at the Ocean Plaza Ralph’s at 638 Camino de Los Mares through December 24 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Three County Insurance at 106 N. El Camino Real during regular business hours. Kiwanis members will deliver purchases of 10 pounds or more within San Clemente area. For more information or to order call Vince Zimmerer at 949. 366.2915 or Bob Fisher at 949.492.9823.

FAM Offers Ways to Help

Musician Performs This Month

u Family Assistance Ministries offers its annual Christmas Toys for Girls & Boys program. The public is invited to help children by purchasing a new, unwrapped toy. Gifts for newborns to age 18 will be distributed by Santa and Mrs. Claus December 17. FAM also seeks volunteers to deliver gifts directly to a family’s residence. Last year, FAM provided 1,500 children with Christmas presents. For more information, email info@family-assistance.org or call 949.492.8477.

u San Clemente High School senior Evan Stansel, the principal trumpet player for the 2011-2012 season, will perform with the Pacific Symphony Youth Wind Ensemble Sunday, December 11, 3 p.m. at the San Juan Hills High School at 29211 Vista Montana, San Juan Capistrano and Sunday, December 18 at 3 p.m. at Meng Hall, Cal State, Fullerton. Tickets cost $10 and can be purchased at the door. For more information, call 714.755.5799 or go to www.PacificSymphony.org.

Girl Scouts Host Boutique

Club Celebrates Member’s 102 Years, 49 with Organization

Art on Display Until Jan. 5 u The San Clemente Art Associations’

u The San Clemente Girl Scout community will host a holiday boutique Saturday, December 10 from 11 a.m. to 4

u Members of Philanthropic Educational Organizational Sisterhood of San Clemente

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Dee Anderson celebrates her 102nd birthday at the November meeting of P.E.O. Chapter of San Clemente. Courtesy photo

celebrated the 102nd birthday of member Dee Anderson at their November meeting. The San Juan Capistrano resident has been a member since 1962. After blowing out the candles on her birthday cake, she was presented with a gift of P.E.O. jewelry. The program also highlighted P.E.O.’s various scholarships awarded to women to help them obtain an education and to reach their highest aspirations. The group concluded with lunch and birthday cake for dessert.

Competition Fundraiser to Send New Socks to Marines Abroad u Socks for Heroes, a part of the San Clemente Marine Corps Support Group, will host Warrior Night Friday, December 16 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at On-Target Indoor Gun Range at 27692 Camino Capistrano in Laguna Niguel. Warrior Night is a timed, three-gun competitive shoot. Pistols and ammo will be supplied. The high scorer will win an XD Tactical Pistol in the caliber of choice. The entry fee is $25 per person or $15 for active-duty military and is limited to the first 200 entries. Individual and lane sponsors are welcome. Proceeds go to the Socks for Heroes, which sends socks to Marines in Afghanistan. Since June, the charity has sent 30,000 pairs of socks. To pre-register, go to www.scmsg.org. For more information, contact Jim Hogan at 310.728.9166 or socks4heroes@hotmail.com.

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Triton Success Rooted in History About a dozen San Clemente football stars played together on Pop Warner team By Jonathan Volzke San Clemente Times

akewood High, St. John Bosco Tech, the Titans of Tesoro, all of the dozen teams that have fallen to the San Clemente High School Tritons, all of them should have seen it coming. Looking for lessons in history as San Clemente High prepares to face off against Santa Margarita High School in Saturday’s CIF championship doesn’t mean going back to 1979, when the Tritons last appeared in the title game. It means looking back about eight years ago, when today’s gridiron stars were mere football groms. That’s when about a dozen of the Triton’s biggest names started playing for the South Coast Tritons, a Pop Warner team led by Mel Pasquale. Twice that team made it to the Super Bowl of Pop Warner—the Orange Bowl— and in 2008, as eighth-graders, they won it all. “This was a special group; I knew it back then. They were dedicated, and they liked to work hard,” Pasquale said Wednesday. “I’m not surprised today at all. These kids have been winners, and they’ve won all these years.” That dedication, that work, that winning led the Tritons varsity football squad to a 12-1 record this year. The team plays in the CIF championship Saturday at Anaheim Stadium against the Santa Margarita Eagles, seeking what would be San Clemente High’s first CIF football title since the school opened in 1964. The Tritons have played in one other title bid, in 1979, and although the Tritons fell 14-7 to Esperanza, there are roots to this year’s success in that game, too. Coach Jon Hamro was a tight end on that 1979 squad, and Pasquale was a teammate. The two remained in football, in Triton football. As Hamro stayed with the high school, Pasquale worked the youth program. “I learned everything from Jon Hamro and the coaches,” Pasquale said. “The offense, how they talked to the kids, everything. I would just go to practices and soak it all in.” They even changed the name of the Pop Warner team to Tritons a few years back. “We’re one community with one high school, and we wanted everybody to go to the high school and play football and so far it’s working,” Pasquale said. Today’s Triton stars, Chad Foster, Jake Elston, Jacob Graff, Jake Klein, Brian Knauf, Kyle Murphy, Nico Ruberti, Nick Pasquale, Julian Perry, Christian Tober, Travis Wilson and Xavier Washington, are the examples of how well it’s working. Hamro credited the players’ growth through Pop Warner as a key factor in reaching the finals, too. “When you get a good group that sticks together, they can achieve great things,” Hamro said. “This is a unique group. It takes a lot more than talent; there’s team chemistry. This group, they’re friends, they’ve got this dream that they’ve had since they were kids. They like each other and as a result they are accountable to each other. That goes a long way.” Hamro also credited his coaching staff and the support of San Clemente High administrators and the community. With all of the talent and chemistry, the year started off rough, as longtime head coach Eric Patton was abruptly replaced after allegations of financial improprieties. Some San Clemente Times December 8–14, 2011

Linebacker Landon Cook runs onto the field through a gauntlet of cheerleaders. Photo by Brian Miller

“We want to have the kids enjoy that aspect of it, but they know this is business; they’re not satisfied with getting to finals. They’re here to compete, get it done on Saturday.” — Jon Hamro members of the community rallied behind Patton, but Hamro took the field, brought in some new coaches and moved the team ahead. The season hasn’t been perfect. The Tritons fell to Mission Viejo 29-21 at the end of October. But Hamro said that was a turning point for the team. “We changed as a result of that game,” he said. “Up until that game, we’d had a lot of success; we’d had our way with everybody to that point. We went into the game thinking the same thing would happen.” The team learned from the loss, and grew from the loss, changing things up a bit to keep opposing teams off balance. And now they’re in the finals, with Hamro the coach going for the title that eluded him as a player. “It’s a unique opportunity,” Hamro said. “Who knows when come around again—hopefully sooner than 32 years. We want to have the kids enjoy that aspect of it, but they know this is business; they’re not satisfied with getting to finals. They’re here to compete, get it done on Saturday.” Hamro and SCHS Principal George Duarte toured the field at Angel’s Stadium on Monday. “I’m walking in the locker room; I’m walking the steps from the visitors’ dugout to the locker room,” said Duarte, who’s in his sixth year as principal and 12th year at the high school. “Basically, how many people made that walk? It was really cool.” He also praised the team and the coaching staff. “They’re just focused on being together, working together and thinking about this week’s game,” he said. “They want to be ready for anything. Santa Margarita is a champion team as well, and we have to be prepared.” Duarte said the school had a pep rally last week and will likely do the same this week to keep the players pumped. “We’re going to keep the excitement level up,” he said. “I’ve gone to every game this season and been Page 6

thrilled again and again.” Duarte said the Tritons ability to work as a team has carried them this season. “Nobody needs to be the star,” he said. “You don’t know who’s going to run it in on the next play. From defense, you don’t know who’s going to tip that ball, sack the quarterback or make that tackle because the team works together so very well.” The game means notoriety for the school, and maybe some additional income, too. In the title game, CIF gets 60 percent of the gate proceeds, while the schools each get 20 percent. Last year, that meant nearly $19,000 each to Mission Viejo and Servite. On the sidelines, booster club vice president Patrick Knauf said the team’s title run has brought positive attention to the school and program, with scouts from Oregon, Washington, USC and elsewhere on the sidelines and practices. The excitement is also extending beyond the gridiron. “The community has been tremendous,” Knauf said. “I was walking on beach path other day wearing my San Clemente football shirt and I must have had 50 to 100 people stop me and ask how they doing. People I haven’t seen in years are getting in touch with me, saying they’re going to game…the community has one school, and everybody’s behind it.” There’s a chance if San Clemente beats Santa Margarita that they’ll be invited to a bowl game for a state title, but nobody’s looking past Saturday’s contest with the Eagles. Well, except for Pasquale. While his son will be in the game and he’ll be on the sidelines as a volunteer equipment manager, he does admit to having his eye on the future, too, looking for the next group of Pop Warner players who might become gridiron giants. “This sort of thing doesn’t happen all the time,” Pasquale said, “But there is a seventh-grade team I have my eye on…” SC www.sanclementetimes.com

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SC Sheriff’s Blotter Compiled By STACIE N. GALANG 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, December 6 PEDESTRIAN CHECK Avenida Victoria, 600 Block (7:05 a.m.) A 34-year-old man, who listed his occupation as plumber, was arrested and held on $30,000 bail. SUSPICIOUS PERSON IN VEHICLE Camino Celeste, 0 Block (1:42 a.m.) A caller reported a man carrying a ladder from a residence and putting it into a van. The man drove about 100 feet down the street and parked.

Monday, December 5 ILLEGAL PEDDLING Via Regalo, 0 Block (7:35 p.m.) Four men were reported soliciting door-to-door. The caller didn’t think they had the proper permit. Other calls about men asking for money came in at 3:06 p.m., 4:27 p.m., 6:47 p.m. and 6:53 p.m. DISTURBANCE – FAMILY DISPUTE Via Aguila, 2000 Block (6:26 p.m.) A male caller phoned deputies to report his grandparents were arguing and his grandfather was slapping and hitting his grandmother. A woman was heard screaming in the background. DISTURBANCE Avenida Presidio, 100 Block (6:03 p.m.) A tall man with a beard, wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt and backpack, was reported drinking and peeping in car windows. TRAFFIC HAZARD Avenida Cornelio, 100 Block (5:05 p.m.) A caller reported a very large branch from a very large tree was falling into the street. The caller was worried that if a car went by too fast it would bring down the tree. TRAFFIC STOP Avenida Del Mar/Alameda Lane (3:05 p.m.) A 25-year-old man, who was listed as unemployed, was arrested and held on $20,000 bail. San Clemente Times December 8–14, 2011

MISSING CHILD Calle Heraldo, 2800 Block (1:47 p.m.) A 3-year-old went missing but was later found in the car. DRUNK IN PUBLIC Avenida Del Mar, 200 Block (1:31 p.m.) A woman was in the bathroom of the Senior Center and refused to leave. SUSPICIOUS PERSON Avenida Madrid/Ola Vista (1:14 p.m.) A man was reported digging in trash cans. The caller said the man said he wasn’t collecting cans but looking at the resident’s personal papers. WELFARE CHECK Avenida de la Estrella, 100 Block (11:45 a.m.) A woman called to report her boyfriend missing. She hadn’t heard from him in a couple of days, hadn’t shown up for work and wasn’t answering his phone. PETTY THEFT REPORT Marquita, 100 Block (10:49 a.m.) A Marine reported the theft of a deployment bag. CITIZEN ASSIST Avenida Presidio, 100 Block (9:52 a.m.) A woman found marijuana in the bushes outside her home. She wanted to turn it in. WELFARE CHECK Calle del Comercio, 2700 Block (9:46 a.m.) A caller reported hearing a child crying and loud stomping coming from a nearby apartment. Another caller phoned deputies about an ongoing problem with a couple hitting their child and the child screaming. The second caller said a strong chemical smell was coming from the apartment. CITIZEN ASSIST Camino Capistrano, 2900 Block (9:02 a.m.) A parent wanted a deputy to come and talk to the caller’s 12-year-old son who refused to go to school. SUSPICIOUS PERSON IN VEHICLE Calle Sarmentoso, 1200 Block (8 a.m.) A caller reported seeing a man in his 70s sitting in a black pick up truck watching kids at the playground. The man is seen everyday doing the same thing. SUSPICIOUS PERSON IN VEHICLE El Camino Real, 700 Block (4:27 a.m.) Two men, both wearing sweatshirts, were seen looking into cars. They were seen walking into alley behind a business.

Sunday, December 4 HIT AND RUN MISDEMEANOR Avenida Palizada, 200 Block (8:13 p.m.) A woman reported a car had driven into her house, and the driver was walking away. The car had Virginia plates. Deputies responded, and a blood technician was called to the scene. A 32-year-old, who listed his occupation as bouncer, was arrested and released the next day. Page 8

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The Village Voice: By Wayne Eggleston

Urgings to Steer Clear of Big Box Stores Miss Mark Shoppers can find balance in buying American goods and services while also purchasing imported products

erhaps you have recently received emails regarding boycotting big box retailers this Christmas season and shopping only at small independent local stores. One of the main reasons, according to this email, was the amount of “Made in China” merchandise sold at these big box retailers. While it is important to support all our local shops, this email misses the point and has negative implications for our resident workforce and local sales tax dollars. To boycott big boxes, not only hurts our city sales tax dollars, but also these stores employ many San Clemente residents. The sales tax dollars go into our general fund, which is used for the benefit of residents, infrastructure and a host of other important city operations vital to our community well being. Employing city residents is important to our overall economy.

But that is not to suggest that we should not support small local retailers this season. One of the main points of that email was that we should support retailers that have Wayne Eggleston goods and services made with American hands. That is something that we should all support. The suggestion was to give gift certificates from local merchants such as the following: salons and barbers, restaurants, car detailing, golfing and golf lessons, office supplies, car maintenance, home cleaning services, local theatres, local crafts, local artists, local bands and the list goes on only limited by your imagination. Just walk down Avenida Del Mar, Ocean View Plaza or Pacific Plaza

and let your imagination go wild. Buying gift cards for services and goods made in America is a great way to make sure our local, regional and national economy grows and prospers. For this shopper, I will be combining my purchases with shopping both at the big box stores and also taking the suggestion by the email to support goods and services made in America at small local retailers. Have you taken a stroll downtown Avenida Del Mar recently to see all the Christmas decorations and lights? Awards this year go to Stanford Court for all the classy white lights around their windows and shrubbery and on El Camino Real the award for best lights goes to Antoine’s Café. The city trees are also decorated with beautiful white lights. There is something majestic with a business district lighted with white lights.

On another note, I wish to thank San Clemente residents, the City of San Clemente, the Chamber of Commerce along with Eagle Scout Candidate Sam Brown and his crew for collecting and packaging 100 large boxes of supplies for our adopted Unit 2nd Battalion 4th Marines who are deployed to Afghanistan. Also the city and the chamber collected donated toys from residents and The Heritage of San Clemente Foundation, www.marinemonument.com, distributed over 175 toys to our other adopted unit HMLA-367. A huge appreciation also goes to San Clemente Military Family Outreach for supplying 1,000 turkeys and complete Thanksgiving fixings to an estimated 3,000 Marines and their families. Have a blessed holiday season. SC

A San Clemente resident recommends paving a free toll road connector at Christianitos Road as the ultimate solution to us escaping San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station’s unscheduled meltdown. Seems like everyone but SONGS’ 2,300 employees and owner Southern California Edison knows their old double boiler’s gonna blow. It’s just a matter of when. Solution: A free (escape) toll road? He suggests: Make it free to Pico. We’ll all pay there. So, along with your cherished family mementos packed in your SONGS-evacuation trailer parked in the driveway — ready to roll at sirens first screech — keep $15 handy to pay the evac-toll at Pico, the Transportation Corridor Agencies’ suggested fare on your 50-mile minimum evac-distance race to safety. Remember: Pack everything im-

portant because we won’t be coming back. We can make our San Clemente mortgage payments online from anywhere. Renters, you’re good to go, which makes the discussion of paving more and more escape routes out of here pretty nutty when we could just shut SONGS now, and stop this impossible evacuation talk. Is 6.5 percent, SONGS’s supposed output, worth the worry? Caltrans says, “We can’t pave our way out of congestion.” I’m thinking, as long as ol’ SONGS is allowed to boil, we can’t pave our way to evacuation either, in any direction. In the meantime, keep those trailer tires properly inflated.

PLEASE NOTE: The opinions offered here are those of the guest columnist and may or may not be shared by the San Clemente Times. We appreciate, however, their willingness to share their views, and we invite responses to be sent to letters@sanclementetimes.com.

Letters to the Editor Locals Lose With Box Stores Rod Hillerts, San Clemente

I guess I got Sandra Weaver’s attention (SC Times, November 17). My comments on Target must have struck a bad note with her. The comments were meant to be constructive. The very point I wanted to make was that, yes, I do shop at all our local mom-and-pop stores as well as our wonderful farmers market on Avenida Del Mar and use the local auto parts stores in our community and use DeNaults rather than Lowe’s and love Stater Bros. And I try to support all the local merchants as much as I can. It’s just that our community isn’t large enough to support Target, Wal-Mart, Sears and the projected shopping outlet at Marblehead. I guess that she is a Target fan and looks forward to the new shopping outlet on San Clemente Times December 8–14, 2011

Marblehead as well. Well, we shall see if our buying base will be large enough to support all the new large stores going in our community. Somewhere down the line, someone will have to suffer and unfortunately it will be the small mom and pop and small local merchants who will bite dust. Hopefully, the Farmers Market, Stater Bros. and our local merchants will survive. My final feeling on the Target store is, I think, that it is just too big of a merchant footprint on this small community to be supported by the limited buying public located here. And, Ms Weaver, yes I will continue to support the small businesses and shop elsewhere.

ESCape elusive Jerry Collamer, San Clemente

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Spotlight: Zona’s Italian American Cuisine 647 Camino De Los Mares, #126, San Clemente, 949.940.8845, www.zonasitalianrestaurant.com

By Stacie N. Galang

Best known for: Chicken Parmesan Most popular item: Tuna tower Near the Krikorian Theatre lies Zona’s Italian American Cuisine, a 163-seat restaurant and sports bar. About half the menu includes Italian favorites and the other half American classics — all scratch made. Owner Rich Zona said he strives for top-notch service, a good vibe and reasonably priced quality eats. The family friendly restaurant offers $5 kid meals, sandwiches like a pastrami on rye for $11 and for the more sophisticated, items like the $18 Jail Island grilled salmon with sun-dried tomato pesto over a wild mushroom risotto. Entertainment seekers will enjoy the 15 flat-screen TVs — 10 alone in the bar and live music throughout the week. The eatery features outdoor seating Scott Lewis and Rich Zona. Photo by Stacie N. Galang and banquet space for up to 55 or smaller parties of 10 in the wine room. A 23-year restaurant veteran, executive chef Scott Lewis, who made stops in Cape May, N.J. and Park City, Utah, described the cuisine as fresh California ingredients done old-world style. His goal: create sophisticated food that’s not overdone. Payment: Cash, credit cards Price range: $5-$24 Reservations: Not necessary Hours: Sunday 9 a.m.- 2 a.m., Monday to Thursday: 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Friday and Saturday: 11 a.m.-2 a.m.

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

thursday

Pictures with Santa 3 p.m.-5 p.m. Head to Mariner’s Village in the Harbor for pictures with Santa. 949.923.2255, www.danapointharbor.com.

The Memphis Kings 7:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Live music and food at Iva Lee’s. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2855, www.ivalees.com.

Win Free Tickets! The first two people to email us with SC Times Free Concert Tix in the subject line will receive a pair of tickets from The Coach House to their Comedy Night on Tuesday, Dec. 13. Include your name and phone number. EMAIL: tickets@sanclementetimes.com

friday

Dana Point Boat Parade of Lights 7:30 p.m. The 36th Annual Boat Parade of Lights on Dec. 9-10, 16-17. Boaters decorate their boats, cruise the harbor and vie for awards. 949.923.2255, www.danapointharbor.com.

South Coast Singers Holiday Concert 7:30 p.m. Four shows start tonight at the InSpirit Center in Mission Viejo. Also: 4p.m. on Dec. 11 in St. Andrew’s Church (SC), 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 16 at South Shores Church (DP), 4 p.m. on Dec. 18 at Geneva Presbyterian Church (Laguna Woods). 949.613.7840, www.southcoastsingers.org. Doyle Dykes 7:30 p.m. Grand ole opry star Doyle Dykes as part of the Lord of the Strings Concert Series at the DP Community House. 24642 San Juan Ave., Dana Point, 949.842.2227, www.lordofthestringsconcerts.com. Lava Cap Winery of Northern California 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. SC Wine Co. welcomes Lava Cap Winery. $15 for seven wines. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com. The Ryzing Nick Terrafranca 8 p.m. Live music at Wind & Sea. 34699 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.6500, www.windandsearestaurants.com. San Clemente Times December 8–14, 2011

saturday

Talega Holiday Happenings 12 p.m.-3 p.m. Live student performances, Mr. and Mrs. Claus, special deals at select businesses and more. Free to attend. Located at Avenida Vista Hermosa and Avenida Talega, San Clemente, 714.259.1046, www.talegavillagecenter.com.

Tools for Change Opening Party and Holiday Celebration 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Celebration for the Ecology Center’s new interactive exhibition that explores the myriad instruments that can be used to achieve positive ecological change and a culture of sustainability. 32701 Alipaz St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.443.4223, www.TheEcologyCenter.org. Sawdust Winter Fantasy 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Last weekend for The Sawdust Art Festival’s winter wonderland featuring fine art and crafts. $3-$6. 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.494.3030, www.sawdustartfestival.org. Santa Paws 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Pet Project Foundation hosts the event where you and you favorite pet can get a picture taken with Santa for a small fee in the El Torito Courtyard in the Harbor. 4521 Street of the Golden Lantern Dana Point, www.petprojectfoundation.org The Drop 9 p.m. Live music at Goody’s Tavern. 206 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.3400, www.goodystavern.com. Dana Point Winter Festival 12 p.m.-7 p.m. Fun and activities for the whole family including an elf balloon artist, petting zoo, caricature artists, face painting, pony rides, real snow, Santa and Mrs. Claus, and the Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held at 5:15 p.m. 34111 La Plaza St., Dana Point, 949.248.3530, www.danapoint.org.

sunday

After Action Report 4 p.m.-6 p.m. San Clemente Support Group brings Lt. Col Savage, commanding officer of the 1st Marines, 5th Battalion, to speak about their deployment to Afghanistan. San Clemente Community Center, 100 N. Calle Seville. 310.728.9166, www.scmsg.org

Jaloha 7 p.m. Renaissance, 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com. Page 12

Andrea Bocelli 7:30 p.m. Live concert at the Honda Center. Tickets start at $79. 2695 E. Katella, Anaheim, 714.704.2500, www.hondacenter.com. Nature Journaling 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Walk among oaks and Sycamore trees with your nature journal, stopping to sketch and write about native scenes along the trail at The Richard and Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy. Cost $5-$10; supporters free. Call for info and directions, 949.489.9778, www.theconservancy.org.

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 at Hennessey’s Tavern. 34111 La Plaza, Dana Point, 949.488.0121, www.hennesseystavern.com.

tuesday

Santa Claus at EnnE Cucina 6 p.m. The man in the red suit visits children and takes pictures. 481 Via Suerte, San Clemente, 949.492.1089, www.ennecucina.com.

Martin Ray Winery Tasting & Live music 6 p.m. & 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Wine tasting at 6 p.m. (cost $10) followed by live music at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

wednesday

Laguna Woods Harmonaires 10 a.m. The Laguna Woods Harmonaires perform for the St. Andrew’s by-theSea UMC Super Seniors group at the church. $5, includes lunch. Reservations required. 2001 Calle Frontera, San Clemente, 949.498.0828.

Jason Foster & Jason Toney 6 p.m. -9 p.m. Live acoustic music at Salt Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com. *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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On Life and Love After 50: By Tom Blake

Life is What You Make of It—With or Without a Partner A while back, I wrote a column that featured a woman who was concerned about turning 50, fearing she was going to look old. She longed to be 35 again. That column evoked many responses that were shared in a follow-up column. But one of the responses I’ve held unto until today. It’s a very personal response from Pat, an Orange County woman I’ve known for more than 10 years. It’s a story of overcoming adversity through courage, hope and having a positive life outlook. Pat said, “I wish there was a way to let the woman who feared turning 50 know that a little body change is not the end of the world. This year I have gone through a very rare breast cancer but I was blessed to not have to have chemo or radiation. I am now going through the reconstruction surgeries and I have only missed three days of work after each of the three surgeries. I will have a fourth one in January/February but God gives us these tests, how we get through them is what He wants to see and help us

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with.” “I celebrate every birthday with a great deal of enjoyment. When I turned 50, I had a sock hop and 50 people came, when I turned 60 I had a Year of the Monkey Chinese party with gamOn Life and Love After 50 bling and Chinese food By Tom Blake and 60 people came... who knows what I will do when I turn 70 but I can guarantee it will be a celebration and maybe 70 of my friends will come! “I still work a 50-60 hour week for a terrific company and although I do not have a special man in my life, I have many very special men who make my life exciting and fun to live...they are friends and I cherish each and every one of them...and for those who are married I cherish the friendships of their wives, too! “Life is what you make of it and I plan to enjoy every day to the fullest...be it

working, playing, exercising, reading, and going to the Performing Arts Center... whatever, I know I am blessed!” Pat added, “I never cried over this. When my dermatologist did the biopsy and found out it was Paget’s disease of the nipple, he called my breast doctor; he did not know that my breast doctor and I were long time friends. As soon as my doctor heard he called and left a message for me to call right away and set up an appointment. “On Feburary 16, I came home and my first answering machine message was from my oncology breast doctor so I knew the biopsy came back positive for cancer. I went outside on my deck and looked out over Orange County, then looked up and said: ‘OK, God another challenge, please give me the strength and courage to go through it and if this is a serious cancer (at the time I did not know) and it is time to come home to you, then I thank you for 66 great years.”

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“I went upstairs, did a 2-mile walk on my treadmill, went to bed and slept right through. I learned a long time ago, we have very little control over what happens in our lives so I just give all my concerns to God and He lets me sleep every night...then I pick up those concerns the next morning fresh and ready to tackle whatever needs to be tackled! In January/Feburary, I will finally have this blip in my life path behind me!” As we get older, we all are going to face adversities in one form or another. Hopefully, we can face them as positively as Pat has faced hers. Tom Blake is a Dana Point business owner and San Clemente resident who has authored books on middle-aged dating. To comment on his column, email TompBlake@gmail.com. See his website at www.FindingLoveAfter50. com. 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 their willingness to share their views, and we invite responses to be sent to letters@sanclementetimes.com.

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GARAGE SALES Great Holiday Sale! Lights, wreathes, holiday decorations. Entertainment serving pieces including cookware, dinnerware, Wolfgang Puck pieces including a paella pan, platters and bowls, cookie supplies, hostess gifts and comfortable Christmas gifts ranging from a new Lexmark printer/scanner/fax/copier, suede jackets, books, jewelry, kitchen/bathroom/bedroom wooden storage cabinet pieces-many never used. Save money for happy holidays in these economic times. Would like to see everything go. Shop from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 and maybe Sunday, Dec. 11 depending on availability at Avenida de la Riviera in SW San Clemente. Look forward to seeing you! Cookies provided for your shopping energy!

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GARAGE SALES (Cont.) Christmas Rummage Sale: Saturday, December 10 8am-4pm. 31641 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano. Mission Basilica Gymnasium. Christmas decorations, furniture, households goods and clothing and bake sale! Help Mission Basilica School 3rd and 8th Graders support Special Spaces to do a room makeover for one special child.

RENTALS Perfect SaN Clemente Apartment This 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment has Granite counter tops, a Travertine bathroom and a huge private deck! Walking distance from Del Mar St., the pier and the beach! 100 block of Escalones...itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a must see. Contact Jill at (949) 295-3276.

SERVICES Local Housekeeper or Office Cleaning Reliable, affordable, meticulous. EXCELLENT REFERENCES. 949-456-2376

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Coins

Craig Workinger CPA’s Inc 629 Camino de Los Mares #307

949.218.3224

Air conditioning

GraCorp Coins & Collectibles www.gracorpcoins.com

COMPUTER REPAIR & SERVICES

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

CONCRETE

Costa Verde Landscape 949.361.9656 License#: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 www.costaverdelandscaping.com 109 Calle de los Molinos, CONTRACTORS - GENERAL www.southcoastfurniture.com B Construction 949.481.8444 Appliances Services & Repairs 1046 Calle Recodo, Ste. I, www.bconstruction.net ASAP Appliance Service 949.361.7713 The Cooper Company General Contractor License #B 638754, 949.361.2538 3200 Legendario, www.asapapplianceservice.com www.biffcooperconstruction.com ART GALLERIES Dunham Construction, Inc. 949.492.7100 San Clemente Art Association 949.492.7175 License #450880, www.dunhamconstruction.net Hutton Construction 949.492.2808 100 N. Calle Seville, www.scartgallery.com www.brucehuttonconstruction.com

Auto Wrecking

BABY & CHILDREN’S GEAR OC Tykes 949.429.1714 201 N. El Camino Real, www.octykes.com

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

949.492.8180

San Clemente Window Fashions www.sc-wf.com

BOOKS Village Book Exchange 99 Avenida Serra

COSMETICS AVON 949.370.0433 Annie Kyle, www.youravon.com/anniekyle Mary Kay Cosmetics 949.248.2868 www.marykay.com/madams2

Dentists Eric Johnson, D.D.S. 949.493.9311 647 Camino de los Mares, Ste. 209, www.drericjohnson.com

DRYWALL/DRYWALL REPAIR Call Jeff johnson4sc@cox.net

Blinds 949.498.9515

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

949.683.4972

ELECTRICAL

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

INTERIOR DECORATING & REDESIGN

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

The Home & Garden Stylist/ 949.218.8022 PHARMACIES Vignettes of Refinement San Clemente, www.vignettesofrefinement.com Sea View Pharmacy 949.496.0123 665 Camino De Los Mares #101, JewelerS www.seaviewpharmacy.com Paradise Jewelers 949.361.4367 PHOTOGRAPHY 808 N. El Camino Real, www.paradisejewelers.com Memories Of Me Photos 949.361.0680 LANDSCAPE & DESIGN www.memoriesofmephotos.com Costa Verde Landscape 949.361.9656 PIZZA License#: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) www.costaverdelandscaping.com Izza Neapolitan Pizzeria 949.248.4925 Greenscapes Landscape & Design 949.366.6564 376 Camino de Estrella, www.izzapizzeria.com 1046 Calle Recodo, Ste. I, www.greenscapesoc.com PLUMBING Living Gardens Landscape Design 949.218.7459 www.livinggardenslandscapedesign.com A to Z Leak Detection 949.499.4464 1218 Puerta del Sol, www.atozleakdetection.com Landscape Lighting Bill Metzger Plumbing 949.492.3558 Costa Verde Landscape 949.361.9656 1218 Puerta del Sol, www.billmetzgerplumbing.com License#: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) Chick’s Plumbing 949.496.9731 www.costaverdelandscaping.com www.chicks-plumbing.com San Clemente Plumbing 949.366.2691 MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPY 647 Camino de los Mares, Ste. 108, Janet M. Seymour, PsyD 949.633.0813 www.sanclementeplumbing.com 1443 N. El Camino Real, Ste. B

POOL/SPA SERVICE & REPAIR

Arcadia Electric 949.361.1045 MATTRESSES Radiant Pool & Spa Service www.arcadiaelectric.com South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 www.radiantpoolservice.com Gallagher Electric 949.412.6602 109 Calle de los Molinos, www.southcoastfurniture.com 949.492.1114 P.O. Box 986, www.gallagher-electric.com

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

CARPET

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

949.492.3459

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

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

CHIROPRACTIC CARE Dr. R. Tyler Johnson DC, Chiropractic Center 1502 N. El Camino Real, 949.498.6440 www.chiropracticcenteronline.com Christiansen Chiropractic 949.276.2956 903 Calle Amancer, Ste. 230, www.christiansenchiro.com

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

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

HAIR SALONS Kreative Hair Design 173 Avenida Serra

949.498.6245

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

949.290.5616

PRESCHOOLS

MOLD REMOVAL

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

MOTORCYLE PARTS & SERVICE

Financial Advisor

Timothy C. Metcalf, Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 www.wfadvisors.com/tim.metcalf 949.862.1250 638 Camino de los Mares, Ste. G-105, www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com FLOORING Shaw’s Carpets 949.492.8070 Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 135 Avenida Victoria 638 Camino de los Mares, Ste. G -105, CARPET & FLOORING www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com Anaheim Carpet & Flooring 949.366.6564 1046 Calle Recodo, Ste. I, www.anaheimcarpet.net

949.388.6829

Periodontics & Dental Implants

HOME LOANS

Coldwell Banker Home Loans - 949.307.7982 San Clemente Computer & Network Services daniel@sanclementecomputer.com 949.276.1581 nmls#261832. Tom Fashing, Mortgage Advisor, tom.fashing@mortgagefamily.com

Appliances

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

PAINTING

Home Décor 949.350.4692 Kevin

San Clemente Preschool 163 Avenida Victoria

949.498.1025

PRINTING

Printing OC 949.388.4888 SC Rider Supply 949.388.0521 27134 Paseo Espada #B 203, www.printingoc.com 520 S. El Camino Real, www.scridersupply.com

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

Psychologists

Barbara M. Thomas, PsyD 949.547.0833 949.496.6556 655 Camino de Los Mares, Ste. 117 Janet M. Seymour, PsyD 949.633.0813 949.292.5019 1443 N. El Camino Real, Ste. B Manny Tau, Psy.D., PSY14892 888.949.5150 949.922.6388 300 S. El Camino Real, Ste. 218, www.drtau.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 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

Real Estate Antonio Fiorello, Forté Realty Group 949.842.3631 San Clemente, www.forterealtygroup.com Casa Verde Homes - Simon Wilson 949.212.5800 www.casaverdehomes.com Century 21 OMA - Eric Benson 949.584.3751 www.sanclementecoastalhomes.com Marcie George - Star Real Estate South County marciegeorge@cox.net 949.690.5410 McDaniel Gilmore Group - Surterre Properties www.livetalega.com 949.464.3226 Prue Putnins- Regency Real Estate 949.366.1984 www.TheTalegaTeam.com, www.HomesByPrue.com ReMax - “Sandy & Rich” www.sandyandrich.com 949.293.3236

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

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

ROOFING CONTRACTORS Jim Thomas Roofing 162 Calle de Industrias

949.498.6204

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SCREENS Sure-Fit Screens www.surefitscreens.com

949.498.9412

SURF SCHOOLS San Clemente Surf School www.sanclementesurflessons.com

TUTORING 949.334.7649

TERMITES Colony Termite Control 949.361.2500 1402 Calle Alcazar, www.colonytermite.com The Termite Guy 949.940.1010 106 W. Canada Ave., www.877termite.com

TILE & STONE INSTALLATION/RESTORATION Yorba Linda Tile & Marble, Inc. www.yorbalindatilemarble.com

949.492.8719

VETERINARIANS

Pacific Coast Veterinary Hospital 949.429.1555 SECOND HAND/THRIFT SHOP 1242 Puerta Del Sol, www.pacificcoastveterinary.com South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 109 Calle de los Molinos, www.southcoastfurniture.com WATER DAMAGE SALONS The Bargain Box 949.492.2800 Jarvis Restoration -24/7 949.362.5388 Salon Bamboo 949.361.3348 526 N. El Camino Real, 1393 Calle Avanzado, www.jarvisrestoration.com www.capistranovalley.assistanceleague.org 150 Avenida Del Mar, Ste. A, www.salonbamboo.com Water Wise Irrigation Salon Bleu 949.366.2060 SKINCARE 207 S. El Camino Real, www.scsalonbleu.com Costa Verde Landscape 949.361.9656 949.370.1852 License#: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) Sanctuary Salon & Spa 949.429.5802 A Beautiful You Skin Care 1041 Avenida Pico, Ste. B, www.sanctuarytalega.com 1502 N. El Camino Real, www.abeautifulyouoc.com www.costaverdelandscaping.com Run More 949.940.0408 303 N. El Camino Real, www.runmore-ca.com

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

WINDOW CLEANING

949.276.5752 Bayside Window Cleaning 714.757.3490 www.baysidewindowcleaning.com

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

Study with Stacy 949.632.1176 www.studywithstacy.com Tutor Toes 949.429.6222 111 W. Avenida Palizada, Ste. 11, www.tutortoes.com

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WINDOW COVERINGS Best Blinds & Vacuums 949.492.8719 73 Via Pico Plaza Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 638 Camino de los Mare, Ste. G-105, www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com San Clemente Window Fashions 949.498.9515 www.sc-wf.com

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

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

SPORTS

& OUTDOORS STORIES, SCORES, SCHEDULES & MORE

5 BEST BETS BOYS SOCCER

COLLEGE BASKETBALL

Diablos vs. Tritons, San Clemente High

Lions vs. Anteaters, Bren Events Center

December 9, 6 p.m. Coming off a solid performance at the Coronado Tournament, San Clemente hits the pitch for a home match against Mission Viejo. Info: www.sctritons.com

December 10, 7 p.m. After putting up a decent win against the University of San Diego for its ﬁrst season win, the Anteaters look for two in a row against Vanguard. Info: www.ucirvinesports. com

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HOCKEY

FOOTBALL

HOCKEY

Stars vs. Kings, Staples Center

Tritons vs. Eagles, Angel Stadium

Coyotes vs. Ducks, Honda Center

December 10, 7 p.m.

December 10, 7:30 p.m.

December 14, 7 p.m.

Before they hit the road for four games, the Los Angeles Kings will take on division rival Dallas in a battle for ﬁrst place. Info: www.kings.nhl.com

After blowing out Tesoro in the CIF-SS Pac-5 semiﬁnal game, the Tritons move on to a championship showdown against Santa Margarita. Info:

Following a two-game stretch on the road, the Ducks return to center ice at the Honda Center for a key game against Phoenix. Info: www.ducks.nhl.com

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SCOREBOARD

Triton Report By David Zimmerle

BOYS BASKETBALL • The Tritons (3-1) tipped off the season in fine form going 3-1 overall at the La Quinta Tournament November 30 through December 3. San Clemente opened with a 64-53 win against Beckman High before losing 60-58 to Fountain Valley on November 30. The team then rattled off two straight wins to close out the tournament—the first a 56-49 win against Yorba Linda on December 2 followed by a 50-39 win against Westminster on December 3. Against Westminster, Larry Licht led with 19 points followed by Blake Kubly with 15 points. The team went on to host its first home game of the season against Woodbridge on December 6. Next 7 days: Dec. 9 at Beckman, 7 p.m.; Dec. 12-17 at Beckman Tournament, TBA GIRLS BASKETBALL • The Lady Tritons (1-0) opened the season with a 68-50 win against University on November 29. Next up, the team traveled to play in the University Tournament, which started December 3, and lasts through December 10. Next 7 days: Dec. 15 at Aliso Niguel, 7 p.m. BOYS SOCCER • The Tritons (2-1-1) are off to a decent start even though many players from last season’s championship winning team graduated. San Clemente hit the pitch for its first match of the season November 28 and tied Santa Ana 2-2 as Justice Duerksen and Bryce Kaminski each led with one goal scored apiece. Next, the Tritons competed in the Coronado Tournament opening play with a 2-1 loss to Southwest on November 30 followed by a 3-0 win against Poway and a 7-0 win against Eastlake on December 3. Next 7 days: Dec. 9 vs. Mission Viejo, 6 p.m.; Dec. 14 at Foothill, 3:15 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER • The Lady Tritons (0-0) opened the regular season with a home match against Foothill High on December 6. Next 7 days: Dec. 8-10 at Butch Lee Memorial at Cathedral Catholic, TBA; Dec. 15-19 at Mater Dei Tournament, TBA GIRLS WATER POLO • The Lady Tritons (0-0) opened the season with tournament play as the team travels to take on a bevy of opponents at the Villa Park Classic December 8 to10. Next 7 days: N/A WRESTLING • The Tritons wrestling team has had a busy start to the season first hosting the San Clemente High Scrimmage on November 26 followed by the SC 4-Way on November 29, both at the high school. The team next traveled to play Long Beach Milliken Duals December 2 to 3. Next 7 days: Dec. 9-10 at Brickyard Invitational at JW North, 3 p.m.; Dec. 13 at *Trabuco Hills, 7 p.m. San Clemente Times December 8–14, 2011

FLAG FOOTBALL SOUTH OC FOOTBALL DELIVERS TWO CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS The 5-on-5 Flag Football League of South Orange County announced the U14 Patriots and U10 Tritons as champions for the fall 2011 season last month the U7 Flame Wheels the league’s Team Sportsmanship Award recipients. The U14 Patriots coaches Jim Hills and Tim Roland led Austin Moore, Evan Garvy of San Juan Capistrano, Michael Brant of Laguna Niguel and Eric Kearns, Garrett Rolands and Daniel Romero of San Clemente to the U14 championship victory over the Spartans on November 19. Division Champs U10 Tritons, led by head coach Jeff Hoss, were victorious over the Vipers as Ethan Sherrell, J.J. Hoss, Mason Allen, Trenton Brail, Cole McDaniel, Clayton Newlon and Patrick Riley of San Clemente, along with Hayden Crespo of Mission Viejo, all played instrumental roles in the team’s success. The U7 Flame Wheels were led by volunteer head coach Matt Reid, received the Team Sportsmanship Award. The players inThe U7 Flame Wheels received the 2011 Team cluded Lucas Purzycki, Hayden Dill, Jack Crane, Ashton Wessels— Sportsmanship Award. Courtesy photo all from San Clemente—as well as Alexander Calabro of San Juan Capistrano, Jack Gaillison of Laguna Niguel, Nolan Reid of Mission Viejo and Jacob Georgia of Lake Forest. The league is open for early winter registration. To register, visit www.DoFlagFootball.com or call 888.811. FLAG (3524) and be sure to save $10 with coupon code WIN12. For more information, contact Director Anthony Ramirez at 714.803.7616.

GYMNASTICS BAGLEY TAKES FIRST IN STATE GYMNASTICS CHAMPIONSHIPS San Clemente’s Ellie Bagley won the gold medal in her age division at the State Gymnastics Championships in San Diego on November 20. Out of the 75, 10-year-olds competing, Bagley had the highest overall score and won first place for her age division. She took the top spot in the vault with a 9.5, second place in the uneven bar with a 9.7, second in the beam with a 9.8 and fourth in the floor with a 9.575 for an overall score of 38.575 for first place. The Vista Del Mar Elementary fifth-grader trains at Azarian Gymnastics in Aliso Viejo. Her coaches are Vanessa Gonzalez, Erika Purtell, Krassi Varbanova, Perry Davies and Ivan Nguyen. Bagley will compete in Level 6 in Las Vegas in January before moving on to compete in Level 7 in February.

Ellie Bagley. Courtesy photo

SOCCER SAN CLEMENTE UNITED TO HOST FREE SKILLS CLINIC San Clemente United will offer a free skills clinic for all 7-to 10-year-old soccer players on December 13 at San Gorgonio Park from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Participants are encouraged to bring a ball and water. For more information, contact Chris Murray at scunited@live.com or at 949.547.0439. 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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SCOOP ON THE LOCAL SURF COMMUNITY

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Grom of the WEEK Kirra Pinkerton Age: 9, Clarence Lobo Elementary Kirra Pinkerton has been surfing since the age of 3. As the daughter of 1986 NSSA and WSA champion and Bud Pro Tour surfer Jim Pinkerton, wave riding is in her genes. Since her first sessions with her dad at Doheny, Kirra has come a long way and continues to improve steadily. No stranger to competition, and having won her division in the last three San Clemente Open surf contests, she decided to try her hand at WSA competition. Her first time in the lineup came December 4 at Oceanside where she took fifth in Girls U12 shortboard. Kirra also enjoys playing soccer and creating art by drawing, painting and sculpting clay. She also excels in school, especially in math, and says she wants to go to Kirra Pinkerton. Photo by Andrea Swayne college and be a pro surfer after high school. Kirra recently had her first few sessions at Lowers and now calls it her favorite surf break next to Pinetrees in Kauai where her family has a place they visit each summer. Lately she’s focused on practicing her turns for the next WSA in January. Many surfers her age would be intimidated at surfing against older competitors but Kirra welcomes the challenge. “The competition in WSA is tough but really fun, and I like surfing with my friends,” she said. “I like surfing against the older girls, too. I think it makes me a better surfer. I want to do the whole season next year.” —Andrea Swayne

Surfboard Sales to Benefit Kids Fourth event for Surfers Healing Now on at Ritz-Carlton Andrea Swayne San Clemente Times

he Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel is hosting the fourth annual Holiday Surfboard Auction to Benefit Surfers Healing through December 31. The auction gives potential buyers a chance to bid on one-of-a-kind surfboards, each valuable for different reasons—either crafted by a legendary shaper, painted by a celebrity artist, ridden by a famous professional surfer or signed by TV stars. Boards for auction include art boards by Wyland, Anthony Keidis and Robb Havassy; autographed boards ridden by Kelly Slater, Andy Irons and Greg Long; a restored 1954 balsawood Hobie and boards shaped by Greg Noll and Skip Frye, just to name a few. Proceeds from the event will benefit Surfers Healing, an organization guided by the mission to enrich the lives of people with autism by exposing them to surfing. Surfers Healing was founded by Israel and Danielle Paskowitz whose son Isaiah was diagnosed with autism at age 3. Like many children with autism, Isaiah often suffered from sensory overload, a symptom for which the ocean seemed to grant him a reprieve. With this in mind, Israel, a former competitive surfer, decided to try taking

This 10’4” Greg Noll with a 1-inch balsa-redwood T-band from the early 1960s restored by Danny Brawner is up for bid. Courtesy photo

Isaiah surfing. As he steered from the tail of the board with his son riding up front, Israel discovered the therapeutic impact it had on Isaiah. Surfers Healing began with the Paskowitz’ desire to share surfing with other children with autism and their

Surf Swap at Stewart’s Stewart Surfboards, 2102 S. El Camino Real in San Clemente, will hold its third annual Holiday Surf Swap, Saturday, December 10 and Sunday, December 11 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The swap is a great opportunity to clear out your garage and make some money on all the surf/beach-related gear that’s gathering dust. Bring items for sale to the shop on Thursday, December 8 or Friday, December 9 to be checked in for the sale. Stewarts will sell your gear and give you 100 percent of the proceeds in store credit or 70 percent in the form of a check. Arrive early to snag the best deals on hundreds of new and used boards, bags, wetsuits, clothing, accessories and more. Then stop back by in the afternoon to check out the live band Barrel Country, featuring Bill Stewart on harmonica. Call 949.492.1085 for more information. families through beach day camps. The auction is part of The Ritz-Carlton’s Community Footprints program, created to encourage leadership in volunteerism, fundraising, product donations and mentoring programs at a local level. The surfboards are on display at the hotel and can also be viewed online. Log onto www.surfershealing.org for more information about Surfers Healing and a link to the bidding website. SC

SURF RESULTS WSA Gatorade Championship Tour Event No. 5, December 3-4, Oceanside Harbor, South Jetty Local finishers only. MICRO GROM BOYS/GIRLS U9: 1. Taj Lindblad, SC; 2. Patrick O’Connor, SJC; 3. Cooper Sutton, SC. BOYS/GIRLS U10: 3. Cooper Sutton, SC; 5. Kade Matson, SC; 6. Cole Mezak, SJC. BOYS U12: 4. Trevor Sutton, SC; 6. Kade Matson, SC. BOYS U16: 1. Colton Overin, SC. BOYS U18: 2. Dylan Sonderegger, SC; 3. Brandon Hawkins, SC. GIRLS U12: 4. Alexxa Elseewi, SC; 5. Kirra Pinkerton, SC. GIRLS U14: 6. Malia Osterkamp, SC. GIRLS U16: 2. Malia Osterkamp, SC; 5. Malia Ward, SC. GIRLS U18: 3. Lulu Erkeneff, DP. BOYS LB U14: 1. Jacob Atwood, CB; 2. Kyle Perez, DP; 4. Noah Atwood, CB; 6. Brandon Hoffman, SC. JR. LB U18: 2. Dylan Cox, CB; 4. Casey Powell, SC; 5. Brock Thomson, DP; 6. Mason Shaw, CB. GIRLS LB U14: 1. Rachael Tilly, CB; 2. Teresa O’Connor, SJC; 3. Meg Roh, DP; 5. Kaila Patterson, CB. GIRLS LB U18: 1. Emmy Lombard, SC; 2. Karina Rozunko, SC; 3. Rachael Tilly, CB; 6. Lulu Erkeneff, DP. MEN 18-29: 3. Christian Powell, DP; 6. Ricky Lovato, SC. MASTERS 30-39: 4. Eric Rendon, SC. WOMEN 18+: 5. Keeley McWilliam, SC. SR. MEN LB 40+: 4. Rick Erkeneff, DP. OPEN WOMEN: 1. Lulu Erkeneff, DP. OPEN MEN LB: 4. Rick Ekstein, DP; 5. Eric Rendon, SC. OPEN WOMEN LB: 1. Tory Gilkerson, SC; 2. Rachael Tilly, CB; 3. Lulu Erkeneff, DP; 4. Teresa O’Connor, SJC.