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Stars at Night: Big and Bright in San Clemente? Advocates for ‘Dark Skies’ seek solutions for light pollution E Y E O N S C / PAG E 6

Backyard astronomer and dark skies advocate Jim Ruehlin stands with his 12-inch Newtonian telescope on his balcony in San Clemente. Photo by Stacie N. Galang

Capo Unified School Board fires SCHS Football Coach Eric Patton

Chamber of Commerce Installs Board, Hands Out Honors

Two SC Women take SUP Gold in Peru, Team USA Gets Silver

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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO Saying there are too many unanswered questions, the San Juan Capistrano City Council this month passed a resolution opposing the expansion of a San Diego Gas & Electric substation. Council members echoed residents’ concerns about the size of the new buildings required for the project, its proximity to Capistrano’s historic downtown and how potentially increased electromagnetic fields (EMFS) generated by the increased voltage could impact residents. SDG&E plans to expand its San Juan Capistrano substation from its current 69 kilovolt and 138 kilovolt systems to a 230 kilovolt and 138 kilovolt system. In addition to new poles supporting high-power lines across the city, the project requires two 50-foot-tall buildings on the SDG&E site. The Public Utilities Commission will consider the project when SDG&E submits it this year. It could take up to two years for the PUC to rule.

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DANA POINT Dana Point Police Services Chief Lt. Mark Levy on February 21 announced his plan to retire referring to his over five-year stint as chief as one of the greatest experiences of his 30-year career. “I’ve had many great assignments in my career and I would hate to demean any of them by saying that this is my absolute best assignment, but I’m going to go out on a limb and say that this is the best job I’ve ever had in law enforcement,” he said. City Councilmembers and staff praised Levy and the legacy he’ll leave including accomplishments such as the award-winning “Hide It, Lock It or Lose It” anti-theft campaign. The campaign has reduced property theft by roughly 40 percent since its inception of 2009. Levy said he will officially leave the post on March 21.

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… Coach Eric Patton?

THE LATEST: Capistrano Unified School District Trustees on Monday fired Eric Patton and two former coaches at two other CUSD high schools in the aftermath of allegations they spent secret money from an athleticsupplier slush fund. Trustees also said the district will seek restitution from the coaches, including former Capistrano Valley High coach Chi Chi Biehn, and former Dana Hills High coach Brent Melbon. Trustees did not publicly identify the teachers other than with their employee numbers. They also did not comment on the decision, which came after a 90-minute closed door session. Aside from reporters, the only person in the audience when the vote was announced was Teresa Sando, who has worked to bring the “slush fund” issues before the public since she and her husband Geoff discovered them in paperwork from Lapes Athletic Team Sales, which they took over. Patton appeared at the CUSD headquarters before the meeting began, but left before trustees took the dais. Monday’s vote came hours after news of Patton’s resignation as head football coach, a position from which he had been suspended since before the school year began. The January 30 resignation did not affect his teaching position at the school, where he had also been on leave. WHAT’S NEXT: CUSD spokesman Marcus Walton said he was unsure how much restitution the district wants. Sando said Patton’s figure alone could be more than $100,000. Eric N. Hansen, Patton’s attorney, told the board in a 12-page letter that the district’s investigation was flawed. He said many of the allegations included supposed violations of policies that were not even in place when the events occurred. San Clemente Times March 1–7, 2012

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department has also been investigating the issue. FIND OUT MORE: See www.sanclementetimes.com. — Jonathan Volzke

... a Memorial Service for Sgt. Manuel Loggins?

THE LATEST: About 300 friends and family attended a memorial service Friday for Sgt. Manuel Loggins Jr., the Marine shot and killed February 7 by an Orange County Sheriff’s deputy outside San Clemente High School. The service, held at the Chapel at Camp Pendleton, honored the life of the Marine who was a member of the base’s Headquarters & Support Battalion. Loggins, from Jolliet, Ill., enlisted in the Marine Corps in October 1998. “There was not a dry eye in the crowd,” said Wayne Eggleston, former San Clemente mayor and executive director of the Heritage of San Clemente Foundation. Eggleston, who attended the service, said a number of Loggins’ friends spoke about the man who had mentored fellow Marines and about his kindness toward all. The speakers said Loggins, a father of three with a fourth on the way, put his family first. After the service, they gave Loggins a 21-gun salute. WHAT’S NEXT: The district attorney’s office is investigating the shooting by 15year deputy Darren Sandberg. FIND OUT MORE: Donations are being accepted for the Sgt. Loggins Children’s Memorial Fund at any branch of Farmer & Merchants Bank or by mail to the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce, c/o of Sgt. Loggins Childrens’ Memorial Fund, 1100 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente,

Calif. 92672. Make checks to: Sgt. Loggins Childrens’ Memorial Fund. For more information, email heritage@marinemoument.com. —Stacie N. Galang

… Chief Appointment?

THE LATEST: Eight candidates are vying to be San Clemente’s next chief of police services, City Manager George Scarborough said. Lt. Paul D’Auria, current chief of police services, was promoted to commander of the James A. Musick jail and leaves the city March 22. Scarborough said he receives the resumes of the qualified candidates from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. Scarborough said he will form an interview panel to recommend the most qualified candidate. He will do the final interview for the selection. WHAT’S NEXT: The city manager expected to make an appointment within two months. If he doesn’t select a replacement before D’Auria’s departure, the city will rely on the sheriff’s command staff with help from chiefs in surrounding cities and the city’s administrative sergeant. “Because of the structure of the Sheriff’s Department, there is strong support in the case of any vacancy,” Scarborough said by email. FIND OUT MORE: Visit www.sanclementetimes.com for updates. —SNG

…Kmart?

THE LATEST: These days, Kmart could say the more things change, the more they stay the same. The discount department store on Camino de Estrella reopened as a Kmart Page 3

February 27 after about seven years as a Sears Essential Store, said Kmart spokeswoman Kimberly Freely. “We listened to our customers’ preference concerning product offerings and determined they preferred the store as a Kmart location,” she said. The store is one of 100 Kmarts in California, Freely said. The vast majority of employees from the Sears Essential were rehired for the Kmart, Freely said. Sears owns the Kmart chain. WHAT’S NEXT: The store expects to have a grand opening some time in mid-March, but a date has not been set. FIND OUT MORE: Visit www.kmart.com. —SNG

….A FPPC Warning?

THE LATEST: Two San Clemente council members were among 40 countywide who received warning letters from the Fair Political Practices Commission for voting on their own appointments to commissions that pay a stipend. Although voting on such appointments was common for decades, the FPPC recently decided it was improper for council members to vote on their own appointments to boards that pay more than $250 a year. The Transportation Corridor Agencies, for example, pays $120 a meeting. Jim Dahl and Tim Brown received warning letters after a Tustin man complained about council members countywide. WHAT’S NEXT: The FPPC says the warning letters are the end of the issue. The City Council members this year left the room during the votes. FIND OUT MORE: See the entire list and one of the violation letters at www.sanclementetimes.com. —JV www.sanclementetimes.com

EYE ON SC CITY AND COMMUNITY CALENDAR Thursday, March 1 Serra Preschool Open House/Registration Day 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Open house for families of preschool-aged children to see the school and learn about programs. Serra is a cooperative, parent-participation preschool. 1005 Calle Puente, San Clemente, 949.481.0843, www.serrapreschool.org. Area Sunset Networking Mixer: March Madness 5:30 p.m. A themed Chamber event at OC Tavern—wear your favorite basketball team attire for best outfit. Cost $10-$20. 2369 S. El Camino Real, 949.492.1131, www.scchamber.com.

Friday, March 2 Ribbon Cutting 11:30 a.m. The Chamber celebrates the opening of Re/Max Coastal Homes. 118 S. El Camino Real , 949.492.1131, www.scchamber.com.

Sunday, March 4 First Sunday Book Sale 9 a.m.-1 p.m. San Clemente Friends of the Library sale takes place in front of the SC Library featuring used book bargains for children and adults. All sale proceeds fund SC Library. 242 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.276.63452, www.sanclementefol.org.

Monday, March 5 Children’s Spring Program Signups 10 a.m. Advance signups for the 7-week Spring Series of Children’s Programs at the library begins. Parents can sign up in person or over the phone. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.3493, www.ocpl.org.

Tuesday, March 6 SC Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast 7 a.m.9 a.m. Event with Mayor Jim Evert and Father Jack Sewell at the Community Center, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club Foundation. $20. 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente, 949.366.5423, www.san-clemente.org. San Clemente Toastmasters 7 p.m.– 8:30 p.m. Practice public speaking in a supportive atmosphere at the Community Center. 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.361. 8463, www.sanclemente.freetoasthost.net. City Council Meeting 6 p.m. Regular meeting in City Hall Council Chambers. 100 Avenida Presidio, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

Wednesday, March 7 Kiwanis Meeting 12 p.m. The local Kiwanis Club meets at Carrows. 620 Avenida Pico, 949.290.8729, www.sanclementekiwanis.com. San Clemente Times March 1–7, 2012

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Compiled by Stacie N. Galang

PROPS, RECOGNITIONS AND MORSELS OF INFO District Honors Student’s Work u Sara Kebede was recognized by the Capistrano Unified School District recently for her charity work with Shoes for Sheba. Kebede was honored during the board meeting’s Extra Miler segment. For more information, visit www.shoesforsheba.com.

Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast Slated for March 6 at Community Center u The San Clemente Kiwanis Club Foundation and the Pastors’ Fellowship of South Orange County brings the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast Tuesday, March 6 at 7 a.m. In addition to Mayor Jim Evert, the breakfast will feature the Rev. Jack Sewell, pastor of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Sewell’s ties to San Clemente date back to 1973 when his family moved into Shorecliffs. An Air Force family, the Sewells lived everywhere from Colorado to Turkey. The Catholic priest returned to San Clemente in July of 2000 as pastor at the parish. Tickets are $20 or $180 for a table to 10 at the San Clemente Community Center. For more information, call 949.366.5423.

SC Students Make Grade u Joshua Miller made the Dean’s List at Berklee College of Music in Boston. At Loyola Marymount in Los Angeles, Shannon Christner, Allison Horner and Yannik Rockstroh also made the Dean’s List for Fall 2011.

SC Singer Performs at Oscars u Eva Erickson, 11, of San

Clemente, was of 100 singers from Newport Beachbased Southern California Children’s Chorus to perform during the Academy Awards’ “In Memoriam” portion of the Sunday night Courtesy photo broadcast. The nonprofit choir is in its 15th season and more than 300 children are enrolled in its programs. The Academy Awards segment featured the ensemble, concert and advanced choirs. “We perform each year with the Pacific Chorale, but this season has been extraordinary — we seem to have caught Hollywood’s eye,” said chorus director Lori Loftus in a news release.

Resident Honored as Top Worker u The Orange County Transportation Authority named San Clemente resident Adriann Cardoso its administrative employee of the year for 2011. Cardoso, a state and federal programming manager, has worked at the authority for three years and oversees financial planning for capital projects. She

Capistrano Board President Gary Pritchard stands with Sara Kebede, her parents Gayle and Mizanu Kebede and Superintendent Joe Farley. Courtesy photo

helped procure $450 million in state and federal funds in 2010 to bring transportation improvements to Orange County residents. “Her guidance and the work of her team members have made possible many positive improvements to the transportation system in Orange County,” said OCTA Chairman Paul Glaab in a news release. “I’m honored by this recognition,” Cardoso said. “I work with a great team, and they are very helpful in making sure we achieve our financial goals for projects.”

South Coast Singers Hosts Stars of Tomorrow Contest u South Coast Singers is hosting The Stars of Tomorrow vocal competition March 10 at 7 p.m. at the Community Center & Sports Complex, 25555 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills. Tickets are $15 per person. Winners of the competition will receive scholarships. To order tickets or donate to the scholarship fund, visit at www. southcoastsingers.org or call 949.613.7840.

Scholarship Deadline Nears u The scholarship application deadline for nonprofit Coral Thrift Store is March 15. To be eligible for the $2,000 scholarships, graduating students must live in San Clemente or attend San Clemente High and plan to attend an accredited college. Scholarships are granted primarily to students whose family income is $75,000 or less. Students enrolling in a trade or vocational program at Saddleback College or another community college are encouraged to apply. Seniors who plan to attend four-year universities may also apply. Coral was originally started in 1962 by a group of seven local women who wanted to help local children, according to manager Mary Michel Green whose mother was one

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of the founders. They opened Coral Thrift Shop in 1964. Applications can be picked up at Coral Thrift Shop, 534 N. El Camino, San Clemente or can be requested by email at coralthriftshop@cox.net.

Volunteer Group Seeks Members u Membership applications from eighthgrade girls for the Capo Valley Assisteens are being accepting. The Assisteens is an auxiliary group of the nonprofit Capo Valley Assistance League. An informational meeting will be Wednesday, March 14 at 6:30 p.m. at 311 West Avenida Valencia, San Clemente. For more information, visit www. assisteens.org, email daa311@cox.net or call 949.547.0367.

Our Savior Hosts Film Screening u Our Savior’s Lutheran Church will host a presentation of Invisible Children’s Kony 2012 Tour Sunday, March 4, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event features a screening of a short documentary that draws attention to war-torn Uganda. Following the film, Papito Ojok, a survivor of the war, will share his story, including the loss of his father and siblings to violence by rebel leader Joseph Kony and his Lord’s Resistance Army. Ojok will also describe Invisible Children’s current initiatives in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The event is free and open to the public. The presentation is appropriate for high school students and adults. The church is located at 200 Avenida San Pablo. To contact the church, call 949.492.6164, email oslcsec@sbcglobal.net or visit www. oursaviorsonline.net.

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Stars at Night: Big and Bright in San Clemente? Advocates for ‘Dark Skies’ seek solutions for light pollution “It’s certainly true that more people see artificial light at night than ever before,” he said.

By Stacie N. Galang San Clemente Times

ackyard astronomer Jim Ruehlin envisions San Clemente as a destination for stargazers. “Why can’t the sky in San Clemente be as beautiful as everything else is,” said Ruehlin who’s helping to spearhead an effort for the city to adopt “dark sky” policies in the city’s General Plan that could trickle out and into city ordinances in years to come. The concept essentially attempts to reduce light pollution, allowing the night skies to be dark and the stars, constellations and other night sky beacons to shine. Cities across the country have begun to consider the idea by replacing bulbs and fixtures that focus light more directly and downward and limit the shine upward and outward. Nearby in Laguna Beach, the city’s Good Neighbor Outdoor Lighting Ordinance took effect February 1. “Our goal is to improve nighttime visibility, create a pleasant ambiance, maintain safety, be considerate of others and ensure security in our Laguna Beach neighborhoods,” the three-fold pamphlet tells residents. Advocates, like Ruehlin, say proper — dark sky type — lighting does in fact improve visibility at night, saves electricity with lower strength bulbs and betters the environment for humans and other creatures. While advocates met resistance from residents who worry about safety when they hear the term “dark sky,” Scott Kardel of the International Dark-Sky Association said the lighting his organization promotes actually helps with security because it reduces glare and points it where it’s needed. “There’s sort of an innate fear of the dark,” he said. “It really is more a matter of light being placed where it belongs. That’s where the people are.” Jeff Hook, principal planner and adviser to the city’s General Plan Advisory Committee, said thus far the concept in San Clemente has been generally embraced. “They’re receptive because they feel that part of San Clemente’s quality of life is the ability to see the stars and to enjoy the night sky and not have fugitive light or light pollution that not only causes difficulty in seeing the stars but also is lost energy because of inefficient uses.” Once approved by the committee, the General Plan must be vetted and approved by the Planning Commission before going to the City Council for added scrutiny and a vote. As is, San Clemente has general city zoning ordinances that discourage light pollution by encouraging installation of lights that shield light from shining upward, but a General Plan policy could mean codifying what types of lights meet the dark sky standards and would encourage the city to work toward reducing light pollution at its

San Clemente Times March 1–7, 2012

Amateur astronomer Jim Ruehlin took nighttime star trail photos in San Clemente. He hopes a dark sky policy could improve the appearance of stars at night. Courtesy photo

own facilities and with residents. Hook noted that the devil will be in the details if the city does go forward with the concept in its General Plan and whether exceptions will be permitted and when. Sometimes upward lighting is preferred when the American flag flies, he noted. SEEING THE LIGHT Kardel, the International Dark-Sky Association’s public affairs director, contends using the right kind of light saves money, improves the environment for astronomy and betters visibility and safety. Like a lamp without a shade, the wrong outdoor lighting can produce glare and shines everywhere. It’s wasteful, he said. Kardel also said, for example, a streetlight that glares into a resident’s bedroom wastes light and casts it to a place where it’s not welcome. While there’s a cost to changing out fixtures, he said cities can create policies that allow cities and residents to keep older less efficient lights and phase them out with improvements and over time. Bright lights, especially around cities, also affect animals like migrating birds and sea turtles who use light to take them to their programmed destination. “In some cases, they don’t’ have the ability to ignore the light like people do,” Kardel said. In Florida, for example, turtles species like the Green Turtle, Hawksbill and Olive Ridley have had documented cases

where they laid eggs and they and their offspring have been misdirected by artificial light. “What the sea turtles have been programmed to do, for lack of a better term, is look for the reflection and moonlight off the waves and go to that,” he said. “When there are artificial lights they go to the artificial light instead, heading toward danger rather than the safe haven of the oceans.” Kardel did not know of a specific turtle species in California that has been studied for impact from artificial light. Some grass-roots groups have been working in larger cities to encourage skyscrapers to turn out lights during seasonal bird migrations, he said. Ruehlin said the dark sky concept has really been organized and promoted by amateur astronomers in search of the best places to view the night skies. Kardel said his small nonprofit has been working with its volunteers to encourage communities to implement dark sky policies and ordinances. “Our basic goal is what we put in our mission statement: to preserve and protect the nighttime environment,” he said. “We also want to work to make sure that good lighting practices are used at night.” The IDA also contends that excess light impacts human health. In essence, artificial light can disrupt sleep patterns and reduce humans’ ability to produce cancer-fighting melatonin.

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UNIQUE SAN CLEMENTE Ruehlin, also a planning commissioner, took home his father’s 4-inch telescope about three years ago and thus started his stargazing hobby. Soon, he had purchased a larger 12-inch Newtonian telescope to view the night sky. While he noticed how the skies had become increasingly brownish orange at night, it wasn’t until he took up backyard astronomy that he became more interested in reducing light pollution, he said. Ruehlin brought up the topic as part of the General Plan Advisory Committee discussions and to the Planning Commission in January. In doing his research, Ruehlin said he learned some of the resistance in Laguna Beach came from hotel owners who preferred to light the beaches on the ocean side. He likened it to hotels in national parks casting lights out onto the forest or open space. He said lighting doesn’t have to be an all or nothing prospect. “You can cut down on lighting,” he said. With improved light hotel guests and residents, for that matter, can view the ocean as intended as a natural environment. His own research also led him to conclude San Clemente could be a leader in dark skies because of its location. “San Clemente is really a great place to focus on this,” Ruehlin said. “We’re a virtual peninsula.” He noted that because the city has the ocean to one side and plenty of open space to its east and south with Camp Pendleton, dark sky initiatives in San Clemente could truly allow the nighttime sky to sparkle and encourage communities to the north to do the same. “We’ve got the beautiful ocean; we’ve got beautiful open space,” he said. “Why not look at the sky and see something more natural.” Hook agreed that San Clemente could be an ideal spot for dark skies. “The beauty of San Clemente is the city is really bordered by open space on three sides,” he said. “It’s still not too late for San Clemente to preserve dark skies if not roll back some so that’s a good thing.” Only four cities in the world have been designated International Dark Sky communities: Borrego Springs, Calif., Flagstaff, Ariz., the island of Sark in the English channel, Homer Glen, Ill., according to Kardel. These communities undertook a rigorous application process to earn the status. “Sometimes the smaller communities can lead, and the bigger ones will follow,” Kardel said. SC www.sanclementetimes.com

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

Monday, February 27 DRUNK DRIVING Via Malaga, 100 Block (10:01 p.m.) A suspected drunken driver drove his pickup over the curb, over some bushes and was then trying to get out of the vehicle, a caller reported. Deputies found two other crash sites, too. A 50-year-old man, who identified himself as a photographer, was arrested. FOLLOW UP REPORT Chiquita, 100 Block (7:12 p.m.) A woman who reported two trespassers earlier found two cell phones she suspected belonged to them. 9-1-1 HANGUP El Camino Real, 2400 Block (5:44 p.m.) A woman on a payphone wasn’t making much sense, dispatchers said. The woman was talking about soldiers and milk. BURGLARY IN PROGRESS Cazador Lane, 300 Block (5:08 p.m.) A caller reported three teens tried to break into his house. The three boys, with sticks, were walking down the canyon. A deputy spotted them from the balcony. Deputies caught up with at least one. DISTURBANCE Avenida Junipero, 0 Block (2:17 p.m.) A man and woman, both about 35, were walking down the street arguing with each other.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON IN VEHICLE Camino de Los Mares, 600 Block (9:28 a.m.) A woman told a deputy she was sexually assaulted more than two years ago. SUSPICIOUS PERSON Cristianitos Road/San Diego Freeway (7:03 a.m.) A man carrying a backpack was pointing his finger like a gun. KEEP THE PEACE Avenida Vista Montana, 200 Block (2:24 am.) A woman who moved out forgot her purse, and her roommate was refusing to let her in or give her the purse. 9-1-1 HANGUP El Camino Real, 1800 Block (1:04 a.m.) Dispatchers received a 9-1-1 call, but the computer showed it was from a bad number and from a home under construction. Deputies tracked down a resident who said there’s no phone to the house and wasn’t familiar with the phone number, either.

Sunday, February 26 FOLLOW UP REPORT Avenida Pelayo, 200 Block (8:48 p.m.) A 17-year-old girl reported her father kicked her out, and she was afraid to go home. CITIZEN ASSIST Avenida Presidio, 100 Block (7:52 p.m.) Deputies were called a third time about a possible dispute that took place during a child-custody exchange. The woman kept changing her mind about possible charges. PETTY THEFT Avenida Pico, 900 Block (5:41 p.m.) A man about 20 grabbed a 12-pack of alcohol and jumped into a rusty station wagon. It left toward the freeway. SUSPCIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES Calle Frontera, 3000 Block (5:42 p.m.) A woman home alone heard a door shut in the house. She took her dog and went across the street to wait for deputies. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES Avenida Cornelio, 100 Block (4:32 p.m.) A caller spotted a piece of PVC pipe with tape on both ends that had been left in the street.

BURGLARY REPORT Via Amapola, 2800 Block (11:26 a.m.) A woman returned home to find a gate open. She also spotted things missing in the house and wanted a deputy to walk through with her and take a report.

DISTURBANCE El Camino Real, 3900 Block (3:35 p.m.) A woman complained a homeless man kept sitting at her table, arguing with her, even though she asked him to leave.

CITIZEN ASSIST Avenida Presidio, 100 Block (11:20 a.m.) Deputies called out to help a resident ended up arresting a woman on warrants. The 37-year-old identified herself as a homemaker.

DISTURBANCE Via Barracuda, 700 Block (8:42 a.m.) A woman was in a dispute with her 15-year-old son because she took his iPod away. He was, she reported, possibly under the influence of marijuana.

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WAVELENGTHS: By Jim Kempton

Blink: Split-Second Decision Making Often Works Best DNA, instincts can often be as accurate as research and analysis

f you have read any of Malcolm Gladwell’s books, you know he is a unique mind in American thinking. Examining long-held notions, Gladwell reinterprets old assumptions and often turns them on their head. One of his books, Blink takes a look at the long-held premise that extensive deliberation is the way to arrive at the best conclusion. People generally think the more you study or debate the various aspects of a topic, the closer you come to getting the right answer. Not always, Gladwell argues. In fact, not even frequently. Gladwell posits the idea that the gut-level instant decisions we make are often just as accurate and frequently more profitable. Here is his premise: Humans have a reservoir of knowledge they have stored in their memory banks since they first started taking in information as a child. Additionally, we have DNA survival mechanisms which create the instinctual

WAVELENGTHS By Jim Kempton

reactions which — in his view — are a good basis for other assessments we make. His studies showed that the decisions made in the blink of an eye were more than likely to be as accurate as those that took long painstaking

consideration. Influenced by my mother’s lifelong plea to not act like the reckless teenager I have continued to be through middleage, I was skeptical of this idea. But recently I have changed my mind. Several things contributed to my altered point of view. One was my return to surfing after a lengthy injury. The instant reaction required to ride waves makes contemplation something you do after the ride – not during it. But mostly it was remember-

ing a piece I read a few years ago about mountain lions. After a savage mountain lion attack on a bicyclist in the back hills of Orange County, I was reading up on what to do when confronted by a wild animal that might attack you. “Make yourself as large and intimidating as possible,” the instructions suggested. “Rise up on your tip toes, throw your arms in the air high and make a loud scary noise with your voice.” I recognized right then that making decisions in a nano-second was perfectly legitimate. Who’s got time to sit around and ponder when a panther is moving at you menacingly? More importantly I realized the suggestion about confronting a wild animal was the utterly correct response. How do I know this is absolutely right? Consider: What do you do when you are

Letters to the Editor GIVE DOWNTOWN SHOPKEEPERS A SECOND CHANCE TINA CASE, San Clemente

When I needed a gift for my partner’s birthday, the Villa Cucina on Avenida Del Mar was open at about 8:30 p.m., and I had to pull this off. In my depressed state and realization of this major “holiday,” I walked into the Villa Cucina, and the shop owner and employees were not trying to rush me out or pressure sell me. Instead, they were so kind and not only treated me well but they gift wrapped this purchase like I had spent $210 instead of $10 for a nice candle and a card. And not just on Del Mar but San Clemente has great shops no matter what I am searching for. The Third Eye on El Camino Real has always been a Godsend, San Clemente Times March 1–7, 2012

walking down a dark hallway and one of your friends jumps out to scare you? You leap up on your tip toes, throw your arms in the air high and scream bloody murder right? Exactly. Now why do you do that? Because for the last several hundred thousand years the survivors of mankind have been doing it. If our ancestors hadn’t done it when they confronted a big hungry cat they would have been a cougar snack. And we wouldn’t be here. Sometimes 500 generations of DNA trumps all the intellectual discourse we can muster. Jim Kempton is a dithering deliberator who spends a great deal of wasted time trying to consider all sides of an issue. He would obviously not do well in a small group encounter with a Bengal tiger. SC PLEASE NOTE: The opinions offered here are solely those of the guest columnist and may or may not be shared by the San Clemente Times staff. We appreciate, however, their willingness to share their views, and we invite responses to be sent to letters@sanclementetimes.com.

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and the owner has even re-opened the door for last-minute emergencies in the past, even on Christmas Eve. When I lost my job, the owner of the Smoke Shop on El Camino Real, with a handshake and a little scratch of paper, extended me credit for about six months. Who does that these days? At Taka-O one evening I went to pay the bill and discovered I’d left my purse at home. I told the owner that I had to go home and get my purse. His reply, “We’ll see you later.” Name a town anywhere on the planet where people are as kind and understanding as my town of San Clemente. When I went to The Warehouse down on Avenida Pico, I casually asked if someone wanted to hang some pieces for sale there what

would they charge? The owner told me, “free.” I nearly started to cry because Laguna Beach galleries wanted to charge a lot of money. That was a year ago, and I not only have so much fun there, but I am also one of many featured artists listed for the upcoming show on March 10. He is the most honest and laid back guy and you can tell he enjoys being a San Clemente shop owner. I don’t think he realized what that did for my self-esteem and how it restored my faith in mankind. It was the spirit in which this was done that makes shopping in San Clemente a true honor. You need to throw away your watch and give Del Mar shop owners and all shop owners of San Clemente another chance, and I can almost guarantee they

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won’t step on your feet at the next dance you attend.

AVENIDA DEL MAR MERCHANTS DO APPRECIATE CUSTOMERS Lisa Rodarti, owner of Erba Jewelry, Body & Bath and Cindy Dillard, owner of Bliss Clothing Boutique

I am writing to respond to Stephanie

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Letters to the Editor (cont.) Walton (SC Times, February 16). As two of many merchants in the downtown area of San Clemente, we were astonished to read a suggestion that residents should skip shopping on Avenida Del Mar and instead head to the mall or outlet malls. We want to let Ms. Walton — and any other reader of her letter know — that all of the downtown merchants we know truly appreciate their customers. We have put our hearts and souls into our boutiques, and we have heard praise for many years. To say that the Del Mar merchants “don’t care” is surprising. We have a vested interest in providing a positive experience to our shoppers and often go out of our way to accommodate requests. To suggest to people that they should do their shopping outside of our downtown does nothing to create a better situation for anyone, even the city in which she lives. And just for information, the majority of the shopkeepers she attacked are also local residents, living, working and playing right here in San Clemente. The money we earn through our local establishments stays right here in San Clemente by often being spent in support of our other local businesses, said to be over 68 percent. I doubt corporate mall stores will do that for San Clemente. (Please check out www. the350project.net for more information on that). We urge everyone to disregard Ms. Walton’s comments and continue to support your local merchants. Downtowns can and have died when too many heed these kinds of unsupportive remarks. We doubt anyone would want to see that. We are confident shoppers and diners will receive courteous and caring service, great products and meals, from friendly local neighborhood merchants who are doing their very best. Skip the mall, shop local.

general population was injured during that accident and contrary to experts like Jane Fonda, 30 years of careful investigation found no long-term effects to anyone working or living around power plant. These are verifiable facts. The real disaster was to the owners of Three Mile Island who incurred huge financial losses and went bankrupt. Compare that with driving in our country. Since 1970, over 1.8 million people were killed in car accidents and millions more injured, at a cost of billions of dollars in medical expenses and property loss. And the human cost is immeasurable. Yet daily in our “objective” media we read about the dangers of nuclear power that resulted but rarely reported in zero deaths versus 1.8 million automotive deaths. If we really wanted to save lives, we ought to write about the real risks of driving and texting, for example, rather than bringing up the old nuclear boogey man. I suppose it sells more advertisement in the SC Times to pander to the emotional fears of the uninformed rather than to make an attempt to place a balanced and educated article in your paper. I believe it’s called yellow journalism, something you do quite well.

PREGNANCY IS A DISEASE EARLE MCNEIL, San Clemente

President Obama has decreed it: Pregnancy is a disease and should be treated as such. Yes, we are all products of a disease. Obama plans to make sure that it does not happen to any of us, by ensuring that all of us, pay, either by taxes or by insurance increases, that it does not happen to the next person. Mr. Obama surely does not give credit to the tenacity, strong will and intelligence of the American woman.

BALANCE ON NUCLEAR LACKING DON BASCOM, San Clemente

Recent articles and letters to the editor in the San Clemente Times appear to describe the risks of nuclear power and San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station more from an emotional perspective rather than a logical or rational one. We should understand that there is a risk-benefit relationship for everything we do in life. We enjoy swimming in the ocean, but there is a measurable risk of drowning. We want to go to the movies, but there is a risk of being injured in a car accident on the way. We choose to fly to Hawaii but there is a risk associated with air travel. Still, we readily swim, drive or fly, yet rarely are we concerned with these very obvious risks. Maybe we should rationally discuss risk by comparing commercial nuclear power with the risk of driving in the United States. Since commercial nuclear power started here in the 1950s and ‘60s, there has been one major nuclear accident: Three Mile Island in 1979. No one in the San Clemente Times March 1–7, 2012

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR To submit a letter to the editor for possible inclusion in the paper, e-mail us at letters@sanclementetimes. com or send it to 34932 Calle del Sol, Suite B, Capistrano Beach, CA 92624. San Clemente Times reserves the right to edit reader-submitted letters for length and is not responsible for the claims made or the information written by the writers. Please limit your letters to 350 words. Because of the sometimes increased number of letters to the editor, the SC Times may be unable to include every submission in our print edition. We will be posting additional letters to our website at www.sanclementetimes.com. Page 9

GETTING OUT

YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER

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THE LIST A day-by-day guide to what’s happening in and around town. COMPILED BY TAWNEE PRAZAK

thursday

LOS RIOS GARDEN ANGELS 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Meet the first and third Thursdays at the Montanez Adobe inside Los Rios Park to volunteer at the park, meet friends and more. Bring gloves. 31661 Los Rios St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.606.6386, www.goinnative.net.

BULLETS AND OCTANE 8 p.m. Concert at The Coach House. Tickets $15. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

friday

PROOF 7 p.m. The Cabrillo Playhouse presents the drama with shows through March 18. Tickets $20. 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente, 949.492.0465, www.cabrilloplayhouse.org.

CHAOS AT THE CANNERY 8 p.m. The annual Old West melodrama debuts at Camino Real Playhouse. Tickets $24-$34. Preview night special of $18-$28. Performances through March 24. 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.489.8082, www.caminorealplayhouse.org. FIRST FRIDAY FILM 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Screening of The Ides of March at the SJC library. Fee $2. 31495 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.248.5132, www.ocpl.org. ACOUSTIC ROOTS 10 p.m. Live music at Molly Bloom’s Irish Bar & Restaurant. 2391 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente 949.218.0120. www.mollybloomspub.com. DJ CORY & DJ SPREADANOISE 10 p.m. DJ Cory spinning hip hop and top 40, and DJ SpreaDaNoise spinning dubstep at OC Tavern. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com. UNCORK YOUR ARTIST! 6:30 p.m. Bring your own wine and do some art at San Clemente Art Supply-Green Flash Gallery, materials included. Cost $40. Reservations recommended. 1531 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.369.6603, uncorkyourartist.com. San Clemente Times March 1–7, 2012

GO.SEE.DO: FESTIVAL OF WHALES For more than four decades Dana Point has celebrated the annual migration of the majestic California gray whales as they pass the landmark headlands on their nearly 10,000-mile round trip between Arctic feeding grounds in the north and the breeding and calving lagoons of Baja. The Dana Point Festival of Whales has grown from a small walking parade of costumed children (when the Harbor first opened 41 years ago) to what is now an adventure-packed, two-weekend event. The festival—March 3, 4, 10 and 11—kicks off Saturday with a parade down Pacific Coast Highway at 10 a.m. followed by A Whale of a Block Party at La Plaza Park. The parade features a colorful variety of floats, bands, cars and giant balloons. After the parade, participants can make their way to the carnival style Block Party—bounce houses, games, vendors, music, food and more—then move on to the Harbor where a full schedule of activities are planned for all four days. Don’t miss the free movie, A Dolphin Tale, at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Baby Beach. From whale watching, educational programs, stand-up paddling and the Grunion Run foot race to pancake breakfasts, art shows, music, classic cars and sandcastle building contests, there’s something for everyone at this 41st annual cetacean celebration. For a full schedule of events, log on to www.sanclementetimes.com and download the official event program.—Andrea Swayne

saturday

HANSEL & GRETEL 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Musical production for kids and the whole family at Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Tickets $19-$36. 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.2121, www.ocpac.org.

FAMILY FILM FEATURE 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Screening of Puss in Boots for the whole family to enjoy at the library, free admission and popcorn. 31495 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.1752, www.ocpl.org. STARS ON ICE 7:30 p.m. Special show at the Honda Center featuring Sasha Cohen, Ekaterina Gordeeva, Ilia Kulik and Kurt Browning. Tickets start at $27. 2695 E. Katella, Anaheim, 714.704.2500, www.hondacenter.com. TOOLS FOR CHANGE & JAM TASTING 11 a.m.3 p.m. The Ecology Center’s interactive exhibition, featuring sustainable household products, a play area and learning space for children, and special weekend events (this weekend: jam tasting). 32701 Alipaz St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.443.4223, www.TheEcologyCenter.org. THE MINIMUM 9 p.m. Live music at Goody’s Tavern. 206 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.3400, www.goodystavern.com.

sunday

FIRST SUNDAY BOOK SALE 9 a.m.-1 p.m. San Clemente Friends of the Library sale takes place in front of the SC Library featuring used book bargains for children and adults. 242 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.276.63452, www.sanclementefol.org

TALL SHIP ADVENTURE SAIL 2 p.m.-4:30 p.m. The Ocean Institute features a Whale’s Tale Sailing Adventure onboard its tall ship Spirit of Dana Point. Cost $21-$40. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org. ORANGE COUNTY WINE CRUISE 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Dana Wharf hosts an evening cruise aboard a luxury catamaran through the Harbor. Cost $49 each. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com. JAZZ BRUNCH 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Live music by Tom Morey at Salt Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com. Page 10

monday

JAZZ ENSEMBLE 7 p.m. Saddleback College presents The Lab Ensemble. $7-$10. 28000 Marguerite Pkwy., Mission Viejo, 949.582.4656, www.saddleback.edu.

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

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

WINE & CHEESE TASTING 6 p.m. Jadot wine & burgundy cheese tasting at The Cellar and live music at 7 p.m.-11 p.m. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

wednesday

CASA ROMANTICA PRESENTATION: PATIO HISTORY, STYLE, AND COLOR 7 p.m. Emmy award-winning author and horticulturist Pat Welsh gives a talk about making your patio, balcony or porch beautiful with ideas for plant choices, decorations and furnishings. $6-$7. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

OCEAN INSTITUTE ORIENTATION MEETING 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Prospective volunteers are invited to meet at the Ocean Institute. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org. FROGS & TOADS: ORANGE COUNTY’S AMAZING AMPHIBIANS 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Join Biologist Ruben Ramirez, frog and toad expert, to learn more about these animals at The Reserve/Richard and Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy. 949.489.9778, www.theconservancy.org. *For our full calendar, visit the “Event Calendar” at www.sanclementetimes.com. Have an event? Send your listing to events@sanclementetimes.com www.sanclementetimes.com

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PROFILES OF OUR COMMUNITY

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

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Business Beat

BY STACIE N. GALANG

News and updates on San Clemente’s business community

Openings u Katie Noury became full owner Neptune’s Den Cuts for Men in December. The shop at 2720 Camino Capistrano, Suite B has become “like my baby,” said Noury, a mother of four. “This is my dream,” said Noury, who was born in Afghanistan and was married 28 years ago. “I always wanted to be a business owner and at age 46 it happened.” Neptune’s Den is open seven days a week and specializes in cuts for men and boys. Stylists also offer color, highlights and gray coverage. The shop features special prices for military cuts. The closure of Stud Cuts brought three of the stylists to the shop and Noury makes the fourth. The owner wants to create a relaxing atmosphere by offering coffee, tea and water to clients. The shop provides scalp massages and hot towel treatments infused with tea tree scent, a much-appreciated bonus, Noury said. “So far we’re doing great,” she said. “We have a good clientele.” For more information, call 949.361.9701. u Zari Godwin opened Asher’s Boutique in October and has begun building her business one customer at a time. The storeowner opened her first store in 1979 in Salado, Texas and has since operated boutiques in Houston and San Diego before bringing the business to 1001 Avenida Pico, Suite E. Godwin closed her boutique in San Diego’s Gas Lamp District and relocated in the city where she lives two weeks later. “It’s much better to sell to a neighborhood because I know who I’m buying for,” said Godwin, who not only runs the store she also buys all the apparel, shoes and bags. Because she does all the work herself, the owner can pass along the savings to her customers, she said. Asher, which by the way means wealth and happiness in Hebrew, carries popular brands like Tahari, Big Buddha

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and Sangria. “We keep the prices very affordable,” she said. Asher’s Boutique will have its ribbon cutting Friday, March 9 at 11:30 a.m. For more information about the store, visit www. ashersboutique.com.

years. When she is not at the office, Potter is jogging, stand-up paddleboarding or watching college football with her husband. The couple is expecting their first child to arrive in June 2012. For more information, visit www.SanClementeEndo.com.

Giving

Certifications u Dr. Karen S. Potter recently earned her board certification from the American Board of Endodontics. Potter is an endodontist, a dentist who specializes in saving teeth, in private practice Dr. Karen S. Potter. with San ClemCourtesy photo ente Endodontics. To receive board certification, she had to complete an advanced program at an accredited school and pass a series of exams in the field, according to the American Board of Endodontists’ website. Potter attended the University of Southern California, graduating magna cum laude with degrees in Spanish and natural sciences. She continued her study at UCLA School of Dentistry and graduated number one in her dental class. Potter completed her residency program at the University of Iowa, where she spent two years mastering the field of endodontics. Following residency, she practiced in the Kansas City area where her husband, J. Sean Dumm, is from. She returned to her hometown in 2010 to practice at San Clemente Endodontics with Dr. Craig Bergquist. Potter is the daughter of Dr. Phil Potter, a board-certified general dentist who practiced in San Clemente for more than 30

community that are impacted by domestic violence and truly grateful to our customers who chose to join us in donating to Laura’s House,” store owner Meloni Jensen said in the release. “For the past three years, our customers have found this promotion to be a wonderful way to both give back to the community, and give themselves, or someone they love, the gift of ultimate comfort.” Margaret Bayston, Laura’s House CEO and executive director, said the organization was honored by the store’s decision to donate. “The partnerships we have with local businesses are very important from both a fundraising and an awareness-building perspective,” she said. “We are grateful for their support and partnership.” For more information, visit www.comfortablesleep.net.

Anniversaries

Meloni Jensen, owner of Comfortable Sleep & Home, sits in one of the recliners sold during a promotion for nonprofit Laura’s House. Courtesy photo u A promotion by Comfortable Sleep & Home of San Clemente and Ladera Ranch raised $1,500 for Laura’s House, a nonprofit dedicated to ending domestic violence. The furniture and mattress store offered $200 off the purchase of designated recliners when customers donated $50 to Laura’s House. During the December and January promotion, 30 customers participated. It was the third year that Comfortable Sleep & Home ran a promotion for Laura’s House, and participation tripled over the last year’s promotion, which garnered $500 in donations, according to a news release. “We are delighted to support Laura’s House in providing much-needed programs and services to the families in our

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u Pacific Packaging Machinery celebrates 50 years of business and its owners and employees want like to thank all of its customers, suppliers and partners. Pacific was founded in 1962 by Stephen Ellison in Los Angeles and today boasts a customer base that includes more than 2,000 inline and rotary filling and capping installations throughout 25 countries. “Thank you for your continued support and assistance,” the company said in a news release. “We are extremely proud of how our history continues to shape our future.” Pacific Packaging is widely recognized as the packaging leader for high-speed rotary volumetric liquid fillers. The company’s personalized and custom engineering, innovative research and development and customer service enable it to be at the forefront of major liquid packaging areas including foods, personal care, household, chemical and automotive. For more information, email info@pacificpak.com or visit www.pacificpak.com.

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323 W. Paseo De Cristobal, San Clemente Awaken early on a bright morning and serenely sip your tea or coffee in the cozy breakfast nook looking out upon your own private rose garden, with a design that is reminiscent of Spain, or stroll out through wide-flung doors to enjoy the dazzling view of the crashing surf from the grove of “dancing” Torrey pines. Bask in the mid-day sun at poolside, bordered by roses, or enjoy the quiet shade of the central courtyard. Join the children as they play volleyball or other games on the green lawn overlooking the beach, marvel at nature’s ingenuity as you contemplate the roots of the sheltering ficus weaving in the grass, or enjoy a book curled up in the built-in window seat. The main home alone of this estate can amply embrace a growing family or welcome abundant friends for celebrations amidst stunning natural beauty, yet also offers quiet retreats for moments of rest and reflection. Each room opens to the outdoors, bringing the outside in. Wood paneled vaulted ceilings in both the main home and the guest home create spaces that encourage creativity in all forms, from decorating for an elegant occasion, to gourmet cooking, to painting or crafts. • Main home is 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, approximately 4,555 square feet, plus detached guest quarters on a 20,800 square foot lot with access off Paseo De Cristobal. • Pool home with kitchen facilities, laundry, 3 car garage, RV access and 3 bathrooms on a 22,201 square foot water front lot that is 84 feet x 285 feet. • The 2 parcels can be sold separately! Just above local favorite T-street beach, you, your family, and friends will never need to search for a parking spot as the capacious driveway, carport and three car garage will easily accommodate all of you. $9,750,000

Dan Yeilding / Broker (949) 370-3385 www.danyeilding.com 229 Avenida Del Mar San Clemente, CA 92672

Real Estate

ExpErt’s CornEr Save Money Now on your Property Taxes Chances are if you bought your house in the last 8 years, you are paying too much in property taxes. It is no secret that property values have depreciated almost 30% since the peak of the market but the assessor’s office does not take this into account each year when they send out your property tax bill. Appealing your property tax rate is simple and a quick way to save money. In 2011, almost two thirds of property owners who filed an informal request for review were granted a reduction in their property taxes. The deadline for filing the informal request for review for the 2012/2013 taxable year is April 30th, 2012.

Just email us at ellysellssc@cox.net or jillmitzev@cox.net with your property address and we will email you back comparable sales for you to submit with your appeal. As the economy limps along and gas prices are on the rise, we are all looking for ways to put more money in our pockets. Appealing your property taxes is a prudent way to make your real estate investment start working for you again. If you would like more information on this process or are interested in a full market analysis, please feel free to contact us direct. JILL MITZEV (949) 289-1783 jillmitzev@cox.net.

Just follow these simple steps. First, log onto www.ocgov. com/assessor. In the middle of the page, there will be a link to Request an Informal Tax Review. Choose the form for your property type (single family home, condo or multi-family) and fill out the information.

ELLY HARRIS (949) 412-2170 EllySellsSC@cox.net

The form requires you to submit 3 comparable home sales that support a reduced property tax assessment. If you feel your assessment is too high based on neighborhood values, we can help you with the supporting information.

Would You Like To Sell Your Home Quickly? Tips on lowering the market time for your San Clemente real estate sale If you are a prospective home seller who keeps up with the latest real estate market news, you may be discouraged that home prices are still low and inventory remains high. However, do not think for a second that you cannot sell your home in a short amount of time in the current marketplace. In order to limit the market time for your home sale, you need to be aggressive, flexible and proactive – the worst thing you can do is sit back and hope that the right buyer will find you. Here are a few tips for selling your home quickly: 1. BE REALISTIC WITH THE LISTING PRICE With the limitless amount of real estate information available to San Clemente homebuyers on the Internet, the days of secrets in the real estate industry are gone. Due to the growth of real estate websites such as Redfin and Trulia, it is simply too easy to see what today’s market trends are dictating with regards to home prices. If you want to sell fast, price your home based on the current San Clemente real estate market, not on your personal feelings about your home’s worth. Overpricing based on emotional attachment to your home is one of the most common and difficult obstacles for sellers to overcome, but this is the very thing that may turn off potential buyers as they will know not to overpay in a buyer’s market. 2. ALLOW AS MANY SHOWINGS AS POSSIBLE At the end of a long work day, all you want to do is kick off your shoes and relax for the evening, and the last thing you

need is some stranger wandering through your home. But remember - buyers have busy lives too, and you never know when the right buyer has time to view your home. Try to be flexible and accommodating with your showing schedule so that you maximize the number of prospects who see your home. 3. PREPARE YOUR HOME BEFORE THE LISTING When interested buyers view your home, you want and need them to envision themselves living there. Removing clutter and personal items, hiring a staging expert to bring out your home’s full potential, and keeping your house clean can make a huge difference. Make the home presentable before every showing – like everything in life, you have one chance to make a first impression, and your home needs to distinguish itself from today’s crowded marketplace.

Low Supply Jolts JANUARY MARKET PRICES But it’s not exactly late-breaking news, is it? There’s an old joke that the stock market has predicted seven of the last two recessions. Something similar could be said about the uptick in local real estate activity that tends to occur in January of each year. Lots of new post-holiday listings and “busy, busy, busy” anecdotes give the impression that market prices are on the rise. Usually, however, they’re not. But this January, local home prices experienced a substantial jolt to the upside, even though nothing else very dramatic happened with other statistics. According to the CRMLS -- the multiple listing service used by realtors -- San Clemente’s home median price came in at $625,000, up 4% from last January’s $600,000. Since the housing bubble burst in 2007, this is a rare year-overyear January price uptick. So, why did January 2012 turn in such a great market performance? It wasn’t because of high volume. Local sales actually dropped to 42 homes, 26 percent fewer than last January. It wasn’t because of a drop in short sales -- homes sold at prices less than owed. As a percentage of total volume, January short sales actually increased this year. I think January prices went up because buyers finally responded to a “for sale” inventory that has been steadily shrinking for 18 months. Right now there are only 265 San Clemente homes for sale. Compare that to 393 for sale last year at this time, and 630 homes for sale four and a half years ago. It seemed late in coming, but the law of supply and demand finally arrived in January. Another measure of supply is how long it would take to sell the current inventory at the current sales rate. There are different ways of doing the math, but I calculate four months. No matter how it’s calculated, however, San Clemente hasn’t seen this kind of limited supply in six years. So, what does the January market price jolt mean? Are rising prices finally back? Remember that the typical January closed sale represents an escrow opened 90 days earlier. So here in March, looking at January activity, we’re actually looking at buy decisions made nearly half a year ago, back in October. If rising prices are back, that’s great news. But it’s not exactly late-breaking news, is it? We always learn about the major moves well after they’ve started. For more on the San Clemente housing market, check out MCotter.com, especially latest market statistics and neighborhood stats.

MATT CABRERA DRE #01824940

(949) 281-5444 matt@sanclementecoastalliving.com www.SanClementeCoastalLiving.com

MIKE COTTER Broker Associate DRE # 00806890

Cell: 949.322.6009 E-mail: Mike@MCotter.com Visit: MCotter.com Blog: SanClementeRealEstateBlog.com

Landscape Tip # 10 for 2012

“Create a Landscape design on paper and install it in phases.” The economy is supposedly on the up swing… Despite this most of us do not have the money to budget redoing our entire front and back yard all at one time. An obvious solution is to rework one area such as the front or back yard, or reintsall an aspect of our yard, like the softscape and lighting, or an area of the hardscape. The problem that can occur is that after a number of years and a number of projects our yard may lack planning and good flow with consistency of theme. An excellent solution is to draw up a plan that takes into consideration the entire outside of our home or commercial building, and also the desired end result. Working with a professional who can design, build, and recommend where to start, will result in a yard that is completed as you have the funds but looks like it was done all at one time. Look for more discussion on Landscape and Hardscape ideas in this years SC Times Real estate section. Submitted by Rob McFadgen (owner of Costa Verde)

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Celebrating 25 Years serving North and South Orange County, Finishing Touch Floor’s would like to thank San Clemente for your overwhelming support through the years. We have watched many, many flooring stores come and go….some, being family-run businesses like ours that just couldn’t make a go of it for different reasons. Unfortunately, most of the stores that came and went caused a lot of grief to the community by their dishonest way of doing business and not caring about the people that they were supposed to be serving. We have been asked the question quite often from our suppliers, especially in the last few years, “Why is The Finishing Touch Floors the busiest flooring company in North and South Orange County?” Our answer is always the same, “Life is simple; you reap what you sow and our success comes from years of treating our customers with respect and integrity.” It is an easy business to get into, but staying in it is extremely challenging unless you do it right and grow in a healthy manner. The best tip that we could ever give to the floor covering consumer, is never buy from a retail store that does not install the product themselves. Stay away from companies who use labor houses for installation and

stay away from anyone selling out of their home as this will jeopardize the material and labor warranty. We are more confident than ever that we have the best customer service, the best installers and the most competitive pricing for our customers in all of Orange County. We are a family business who takes great pride in giving consistent quality wood flooring installations as well as carpet and stone installations. We have a no time limit warranty on all labor and have proved this to our customers for over 25 Years. Our overhead is structured in such a way that we are not forced to charge the higher prices and being family-owned, we are not on commission and can make the cost of the total job fit each homeowners needs. Whether it’s wood floors, carpet or stone, we offer the biggest “bang for the buck.” We can confidently say that we are a flooring family and we not only know what we are doing but have had the joy of beautifying homes with the right product for the right price for the past 25 years. When quality of product and installation is compared, we will not be under sold. Please stop by or call the oldest and friendliest flooring store today for a quote. Thank you for your business!

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Los Alamitos 3273 Katella Avenue (562) 493-5497

SC LIVING VISTA HERMOSA SPORTS PARK:

A City’s Pride and Joy

city beamed with pride Saturday. For San Clemente, some 15 years of planning, toiling and fundraising brought them to the grand opening of the 45-acre, $31.5 million of Vista Hermosa Sports Park. Hundreds of residents turned out to see the city’s newest dedicated outdoor space. The park boasts nine playing fields, a grand aquatics center, a perimeter trail, a state-of-the-art playground and more. For the first time today, children and their parents splashed in the water of the aquatics center. Fleet-footed toddlers sprinted and big

kids in wheelchairs rolled into Courtney’s SandCastle Playground. And for generations to come, youth sports leagues will enjoy play on fields for everything from baseball to soccer. “I’m really proud to be here, really to help unveil what we will consider a showcase in San Clemente, not just in San Clemente but in Orange County,” said Mayor Jim Evert during the ceremony to make official the opening of Vista Hermosa Sports Park. SC —Stacie N. Galang

Families enjoyed the water and play structure in the San Clemente Aquatics Center at the opening of Vista Hermosa Sports Park Saturday. Photo by Stacie N. Galang

Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Success, Service in 2011 By Stacie N. Galang San Clemente Times

n overwhelming number of events by the Chamber of Commerce helped boost business in San Clemente and allowed members more opportunities to network last year. Reading off a litany of events, the chamber’s outgoing board President Nancy Hunt praised the organization’s staff Thursday night at the annual installation dinner at Talega Golf Club. Hunt highlighted the chamber’s work on everything from the Taste of San Clemente to the first Microbrew Festival. “It was fabulous,” the president said of the beer fest. “I didn’t think it was going to be the event that it was. It sold out.” The chamber also took the occasion to single out community and business leaders who made a difference in 2011. John Davey, Shorecliffs Middle School history and geometry teacher, was named the chamber’s educator of the year. Davey has taught for 17 years and currently serves as the middle school’s history department chairman. Principal Kenny Moe described Davey as a school leader.

Outgoing Chamber Board President Nancy Hart, left, receives a plaque from Mayor Jim Evert during the Chamber of Commerce Installation Dinner Thursday, February 23 at the Talega Golf Course. Photo by Stacie N. Galang

“He’s the guy who sees the planter needs planting, and he goes out and does it,” said the principal who years ago also taught the teacher. The business of the year honors went to CR&R Environmental Services and owner Clifford Ronnenberg accepted the

award. In introducing the winner, Pat Huber of Rainbow Sandals spoke about how CR&R donated services and funds toward events such as the community shredding, the Classic Car Show and the annual Fiesta. For citizen of the year, the chamber

chose Courtney Faye Smith, 15, whose advocacy for an accessible playground resulted in the opening of Courtney’s SandCastle Playground at Vista Hermosa Sports Park. Beth Apodaca, owner of Creative Angle, received nods as volunteer of the year. In handing her the award, Mayor Jim Evert noted that Apodaca is extremely social and attends nearly all chamber events. For his decades of service, Michael Kaupp, owner of Stanford Court Antiques, earned the chamber’s outstanding lifetime achievement award. President of the Downtown Business Association, Kaupp has helped revitalize the organization centered on Avenida Del Mar. Kelly Finney of San Clemente Executive Suites rounded out the awards ceremony by receiving ambassador of the year. As a chamber ambassador, Finney attended every one of the chamber’s events in 2011, making her the “true epitome” of the ambassador council, noted Steve Ynzunza. Hunt also passed the gavel to newly installed board president attorney Bernie Allen. Allen vowed the chamber would work closely with the city, county and state to make San Clemente a better place to live. SC

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY

The only directory featuring San Clemente businesses exclusively ACCOUNTANTS Craig Workinger CPA’s Inc 629 Camino de Los Mares #307

CHOCOLATE/CANDY COINS

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

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

949.492.5589

APPLIANCES SERVICES & REPAIRS

GraCorp Coins & Collectibles www.gracorpcoins.com

949.350.4692 Kevin

COMPUTER REPAIR & SERVICES San Clemente Computer & Network Services daniel@sanclementecomputer.com 949.276.1581

CONCRETE Costa Verde Landscape 949.361.9656 License: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) www.costaverdelandscaping.com

CONTRACTORS - GENERAL

ASAP Appliance Service 949.361.7713 B Construction 949.481.8444 3200 Legendario, www.asapapplianceservice.com 1046 Calle Recodo, Ste. I, www.bconstruction.net The Cooper Company General Contractor ART GALLERIES License #B 638754, 949.361.2538 San Clemente Art Association 949.492.7175 www.biffcooperconstruction.com 100 N. Calle Seville, www.scartgallery.com Dunham Construction, Inc. 949.492.7100 License #450880, www.dunhamconstruction.net AUTO WRECKING Hutton Construction 949.492.2808 San Clemente Auto Wrecking & Repair Shop www.brucehuttonconstruction.com 1520 Avenida de la Estrella, Ste. B, 949.492.6121 COSMETICS www.sanclementeautowrecking.com AVON 949.370.0433 BABY & CHILDREN’S GEAR Annie Kyle, www.youravon.com/anniekyle OC Tykes 949.429.1714 Mary Kay Cosmetics 949.248.2868 201 N. El Camino Real, www.octykes.com www.marykay.com/madams2

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

DENTISTS 949.493.9311 949.492.8180 Eric Johnson, D.D.S. 647 Camino de los Mares, Ste. 209, www.drericjohnson.com

DRYWALL/DRYWALL REPAIR

BLINDS San Clemente Window Fashions www.sc-wf.com

949.498.9515 Call Jeff johnson4sc@cox.net

BOOKS

949.683.4972

ELECTRICAL

949.361.1045 949.492.1114 Arcadia Electric www.arcadiaelectric.com Gallagher Electric 949.412.6602 BUSINESS COMPUTER SERVICE, REPAIR P.O. Box 986, www.gallagher-electric.com

Village Book Exchange 99 Avenida Serra

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

CARPET

ESTATE PLANNING, PROBATE, TRUST Lange & Minnott 1201 Puerta Del Sol, Ste. 203

949.492.3459

Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 FILM AND VIDEO PRODUCTION 638 Camino de los Mares, Ste. G-105, Red Point Digital 801.573.2370 www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com Shaw’s Carpets 949.492.8070 www.redpointdigital.com 135 Avenida Victoria FINANCIAL ADVISOR

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

CHEESE SHOP

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

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

FURNITURE

South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 The Cellar 949.492.3663 109 Calle de los Molinos, www.southcoastfurniture.com 156 Ave. Del Mar, www.thecellarsite.com

CHIROPRACTIC CARE

OPTOMETRY

HEATING

949.369.1052 949.218.3224 Schmid’s Fine Chocolate 99 Avenida Del Mar, www.schmidschocolate.com

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Images/Creative Solutions 949.366.2488 Dr. R. Tyler Johnson DC, Chiropractic Center 2927 Via San Gorgoinio, Ste. 100, www.imgs.com 1502 N. El Camino Real, 949.498.6440 HAIR SALONS www.chiropracticcenteronline.com Christiansen Chiropractic 949.276.2956 Kreative Hair Design 949.498.6245 903 Calle Amancer, Ste. 230, www.christiansenchiro.com 173 Avenida Serra

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

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

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

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

INTERIOR DECORATING & REDESIGN

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

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

The Home & Garden Stylist/ 949.218.8022 PEST CONTROL Vignettes of Refinement Colony Termite Control 949.361.2500 San Clemente, www.vignettesofrefinement.com 1402 Calle Alcazar, www.colonytermite.com

JEWELERS

PET SITTING

Paradise Jewelers 949.361.4367 Curbside Pet & House Sitting 949.369.5074 808 N. El Camino Real, www.paradisejewelers.com San Clemente, dalmatian.love@cox.net

LANDSCAPE & DESIGN Costa Verde Landscape 949.361.9656 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 Costa Verde Landscape License#: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) www.costaverdelandscaping.com

949.361.9656

MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPY

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

949.496.0123

PHOTOGRAPHY Memories Of Me Photos www.memoriesofmephotos.com

949.361.0680

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

PLUMBING

Janet M. Seymour, PsyD 1443 N. El Camino Real, Ste. B

949.633.0813 A to Z Leak Detection 949.499.4464 1218 Puerta del Sol, www.atozleakdetection.com Bill Metzger Plumbing 949.492.3558 MATTRESSES 1218 Puerta del Sol, www.billmetzgerplumbing.com South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 Chick’s Plumbing 949.496.9731 109 Calle de los Molinos, www.southcoastfurniture.com www.chicks-plumbing.com MOLD REMOVAL San Clemente Plumbing 949.366.2691 Jarvis Restoration -24/7 949.362.5388 647 Camino de los Mares, Ste. 108, www.sanclementeplumbing.com 1393 Calle Avanzado, www.jarvisrestoration.com

MORTGAGES

POOL/SPA SERVICE & REPAIR

Brian Wiechman, 949.533.9209 Radiant Pool & Spa Service www.radiantpoolservice.com V.I.P. Independent Mortgage Inc. www.vipmtginc.com/team/brianwiechman

949.290.5616

PRESCHOOLS

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

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

San Clemente Preschool 163 Avenida Victoria

949.498.1025

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

PSYCHOLOGISTS

Barbara M. Thomas, PsyD 949.547.0833 655 Camino de Los Mares, Ste. 117 Janet M. Seymour, PsyD 949.633.0813 1443 N. El Camino Real, Ste. B OFFICE FURNITURE Manny Tau, Psy.D., PSY14892 888.949.5150 South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 300 S. El Camino Real, Ste. 218, www.drtau.com (Cont.) 109 Calle de los Molinos, www.southcoastfurniture.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 “Sandy & Rich” - ReMax www.sandyandrich.com 949.293.3236

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

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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 Salon Bleu 949.366.2060 1242 Puerta Del Sol, www.pacificcoastveterinary.com 207 S. El Camino Real, www.scsalonbleu.com Sanctuary Salon & Spa 949.429.5802 WATER DAMAGE 1041 Avenida Pico, Ste. B, www.sanctuarytalega.com Jarvis Restoration -24/7 949.362.5388 1393 Calle Avanzado, www.jarvisrestoration.com

SCREENS

WATER WISE IRRIGATION Café Calypso 949.366.9386 Sure-Fit Screens 949.498.9412 114 Avenida Del Mar #4 Costa Verde Landscape 949.361.9656 www.surefitscreens.com Carbonara Trattoria 949.366.1040 License#: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) 111 Avenida Del Mar, #B, www.carbonara.com www.costaverdelandscaping.com SECOND HAND/THRIFT SHOP The Cellar 949.492.3663 South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 156 Ave. Del Mar, www.thecellarsite.com 109 Calle de los Molinos, www.southcoastfurniture.com The Bargain Box 949.492.2800 ROOFING CONTRACTORS 526 N. El Camino Real, Jim Thomas Roofing 949.498.6204 www.capistranovalley.assistanceleague.org 162 Calle de Industrias RUNNING STORE Run More 949.940.0408 303 N. El Camino Real, www.runmore-ca.com

SALONS

SKINCARE A Beautiful You Skin Care 949.370.1852 1502 N. El Camino Real, www.abeautifulyouoc.com

SURF SCHOOLS

San Clemente Surf School Salon Bamboo 949.361.3348 www.sanclementesurflessons.com 150 Avenida Del Mar, Ste. A, www.salonbamboo.com

949.334.7649

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

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

949.290.8230

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

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Frederick David Grant Frederick David Grant, age 94, went home to Our Lord on February 14, 2012. He was a San Clemente resident for 39 years. He attended South Pasadena High School, where he excelled in football, baseball and was a member of the 1936 CIF championship basketball team. He attended Pasadena Jr. College and Fresno State University. He was a WWII army veteran. Fred held one of the longest continuous building contractor’s licenses in the state of California for over 50 years. Fred was a lifelong USC football fan. He attended the first USC vs. UCLA football game held at the Los Angeles Coliseum. Fred was preceded in death by his parents, Alexander and Esther, brother, Doug, and grandson, Noah Alexander. “Freddie” is survived by his wife of over 70 years, Marguerite, his sister, Mae and his children, Stephen, Sharon, Susan, Stephanie and Sheldon, and their spouses. “Papa” is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Family and friends celebrated his life at Calvery Chapel, Chino Hills with interment at Mountain View Cemetery in Altadena. www.sanclementetimes.com

We wish to THANK the following for their amazing support of our 2011 Annual Fund which incorporates our One Campaign, Summer Campaign & Holiday Campaign! PLATINUM CIRCLE CLUB Gene & Lorraine Alley Robert A. & Joni Alter Marty & Stefanie Colombatto Coral Thrift Shop

Directed Electronics Exchange Club of San Clemente Hayden, Narey & Persich, CPA’s Hermann Foundation

La Plant Performance Dr. Thomas Mear Family Pacific Youth Foundation Quiksilver Foundation

Roos Family Susan Scott Foundation Heidi & Rick Sherman Bill & Barb Turnbull

DIAMOND CIRCLE CLUB Bob & Cathy Adams Ahrens Chiropractic Assurant Specialty Property Bank of the West Beach Angels of San Clemente Stan & Gini Brooks Don & Karen Brown Mike & Sue Burke Kent Campbell & Gail Hiduke Mike & Margaret Campbell John & Weldon Carroll Chapter QQ, P.E.O. Sisterhood

City of San Clemente Bill & Lynn Conlan Sharon Courtney Cox Communications Scott Dahl DeNault’s Hardware/Home Centers Roy & June Dickson Franklin & Joan Dimino Disneyland Resort Jack & Tillie Domito Fred & Freda Ekstein Jim & Rachel Everett

Horace & Ellen Ferguson Mike & Karen Garza The Gibbs Law Firm, APC Teri Halliday Mr. & Mrs. Gavin Herbert Mary Holt Bob & Nancy Hunt Ingram Micro, Inc. Mark Jennings And Associates Mike & Lucy Joerger Eric Johnson, DDS Tom Klemens Family

Lonnie & Pam Laster Liberty Photo Products Tony & Pamela May Vi McCaslin Tom & Rose-Marie McCool Scott & Carolyn McOwen Don & Janice Messick Fanning T. Oakley Larry & Karlena Rannals Redmond Orthodontics Pacific Sleep Lab Rob & Patti Reinicke

Carl & Wendy Rieger Don & Mary Rubright San Clemente Post Office Employees San Clemente Rotary Club San Clemente Sunrise Rotary Club San Clemente Woman’s Club Roger Schanzenbach Mark & Kitty Schmitt Stan & Sheri Schrofer Steve & Dale Scibelli

Justin & Sandy Scopaz David & Beverly Shaw Jim & Kathleen Sigafoos Barry & Sandra Silverman Solis Lighting Sonny’s Pizza & Pasta Dr. Edward & Beverly Stadler Tom & Patti Stringer Dan & Maureen Weidner Wells Fargo Foundation Wertz Family Pete & Denise Wishney

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Andy & Gisella Brosche Carlos Cadiz Judee Chapman Bob & Theresa Chehock Matt Clark Bill & Doris Conroy Steven & Anna Marie Corbin Mike & Brenda Crary Norman & Lisa Crow Family Rick & Nancy Davison Dr. & Mrs. John F. Debs

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Charles & Nancy Harper Sandra Hazen Tom & Sue Henderson Patricia Hendry Richard & Patti Herdell Hobie Surf Shop Holley’s Tire Service John & Peggy Hook Kurt & Jane Karcher Kui Co., Inc. Rick & Kristin Little

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Flames vs. Ducks, Honda Center

Mustangs vs. Tritons, San Clemente High

March 2, 7 p.m. Before heading north to take on the L.A. Kings, the Anaheim Ducks host an icy battle against the hardhitting Calgary Flames. Info: www.ducks.nhl.com

San Clemente Times March 1–7, 2012

LeBron, D-Wade and Chris Bosh head west with the rest of the Miami Heat in tow to take on the L.A. Lakers. Info: www.nba.com/lakers

Club before facing Capo Valley at Marbella Country Club March 1. Next 7 days: March 6 vs. Laguna Beach at Aliso Viejo CC, 2:30 p.m.; March 8 vs. Corona del Mar at Talega, 3 p.m. BOYS LACROSSE • San Clemente faced Corona del Mar at home to start the season February 25 before traveling to Tustin to compete at the Foothill Knight Tournament February 29. Next 7 days: March 3 vs. Mira Costa, 1 p.m.; March 6 vs. Los Alamitos at Tustin, 3 p.m.

By David Zimmerle

GIRLS SOCCER • The Lady Tritons (172-7) escaped the second round of the CIFSS Division 1 playoffs unscathed with a 1-0 home win against Saugus High February 22. Tied 0-0 until the end of regulation play, this match was decided in the first overtime when San Clemente got its match winner off a goal from Janae Cousineau. Next, the team traveled to take on Harvard Westlake High in the quarterfinals February 24 and winning on penalty kicks, 4-3. Tied 1-1 at the end of regulation and into two overtimes, San Clemente decided this one with the outright win. The victory set up a pivotal semifinal showdown with cross-town rival Dana Hills High as San Clemente hosted the match February 28. The winner goes on to face either Santa Margarita or Aliso Niguel in

Settle into your seat for a Saturday afternoon epic as San Clemente hosts the Mustangs of Mira Costa High.

March 6, 12:30 p.m.

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Triton Report

BOYS SOCCER • The Tritons (19-4-4) continued to make a run through the postseason, easily dispatching Long Beach Poly at home on February 21 in a 4-0 shutout victory in the second round of the CIF-SS Division 1 playoffs. San Clemente got out to a 1-0 lead in the first half and proceeded to net three more goals in the second half en route to its 13th shutout win. Gage Zerboni scored two goals for the Tritons while Justice Duerksen and Sam Merritt each had one goal apiece. Danny Martinez finished with a team high two assists while Duerksen and Kai Nagai both had one assist. At goal, Elias Licea made four saves. However, San Clemente’s hopes for another CIF title came to an abrupt end after the Tritons lost to Ventura High in the quarterfinals February 23. Both teams wrapped up regulation play tied, 1-1, but Ventura went on to claim the win in penalty kicks, 4-3. Next 7 days: N/A

March 3, 1 p.m.

BASKETBALL

Heat vs. Lakers, Staples Center

GIRLS LACROSSE • The Lady Tritons started the season with a road game against Laguna Hills March 1. Next 7 days: March 6 vs. Capo Valley, 7 p.m.; March 8 vs. St. Margaret’s, 7 p.m. Marisa Prolo competes in the soloist’s event at the USA Regional competitions. Courtesy photo

the CIF-SS Finals slated for March 2-3. Next 7 days: N/A WRESTLING • The duo representing San Clemente High at the CIF-SS Masters Meet, February 24-25 at Temecula Valley High, were eventually ousted, missing the upcoming CIF State Championships in Bakersfield. John Castellini (132) made it out of the first round after beating Austin Saito of Ventura High, 7-2, but lost in the next round to eventual champion Blayne Briceno of Crespi. Ash Ryan (195) advanced to the quarterfinals but lost 16-4 to Elder Cruz of La Habra. Next 7 days: N/A SOFTBALL • The Lady Tritons traveled to take on Trabuco Hills in its first game of the regular season on February 28. Next 7 days: March 3,17 at Foothill Tourney at Hillview, TBA; March 5 at Laguna Hills, 3:30 p.m.; March 8 vs. Huntington Beach, 3:30 p.m. GOLF • The Tritons competed at the Servite Tournament to start the season February 27 at Western Hill Country

BOYS TENNIS

SOFTBALL

Monarchs vs. Tritons, San Clemente High

Oilers vs. Tritons, San Clemente High

March 7, 3 p.m. The Tritons hit home court and are set to serve up a big-time match against the boys from Mater Dei High School. Info: www.sctritons.com

March 8, 3:30 p.m. The Lady Tritons take to the diamond at San Clemente High as the team preps for a nonleague showdown with Huntington Beach. Info: www.sctritons.com

and two thirds at Glendale High School on Sunday, the highlight of the weekend was San Clemente’s soloists’ performances on Sunday. From a field of 45, San Clemente’s Marisa Prolo and Cole Zerboni earned two of the six spots in the evening show. The duo danced against the other top four in front of a packed gymnasium, and took the top two spots. Prolo finished in first and Zerboni second place.

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BOYS AND GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD • San Clemente hosts its first meet of the season against Huntington Beach March 1. Next 7 days: N/A BOYS TENNIS • The Tritons competed at the Corona del Mar Doubles Tournament on February 24 to start the season, and then faced Northwood in a scrimmage February 27. They hosted Fountain Valley February 28 and traveled to take on Irvine on March 1. Next 7 days: March 5 at Tesoro, 3 p.m.; March 7 vs. Mater Dei, 3 p.m. BOYS VOLLEYBALL • The Tritons took in a scrimmage against Corona del Mar while on the road February 25 before hosting Foothill in its first regular season match February 28. The team then took on Beckman at home on March 1. Next 7 days: March 6 at Edison, 6 p.m.; March 8 vs. Trabuco Hills, 6:15 p.m. DANCE TEAM • Although the team did well in two United Spirit Association regional competitions February 18-19, taking home four firsts and one second on Saturday at Arroyo Valley High School and two firsts, one second

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Devyn Shanley, left, and Lany Newman, right, took home several accolades after competing in the Youth American Grand Prix regionals in Huntington Beach February 10 to 12. Courtesy photo

DANCING DUO EARN BIG POINTS AT RECENT PERFORMANCE San Clemente’s Lany Newman, 12, and Devyn Shanley, 11, competed at the Youth American Grand Prix regionals in Huntington Beach February 10 to 12. The two performed the Merliton ensemble, earning 90-plus points and diplomas of achievement for pursuit of excellence and dedication. Shanley also earned “Top 12” and took third place overall in the pre-competitive age division’s contemporary category while qualifying to attend the prix’s international finals in New York. Both dancers are coached and trained by Maria Lazar, Alexander Greschenko and Marlena Arellano. www.sanclementetimes.com

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GROM OF THE WEEK Jake Lerdahl Age: 7, Concordia Elementary Jake Lerdahl first paddled out at the age of 5 but really got into surfing last summer. Since then he’s been practicing hard in anticipation of becoming a competitive surfer. He knew he was hooked on the idea of surfing contests when he took second in his first heat ever at the T. Patterson Surf Contest at last year’s San Clemente Seafest. “I like contests because its fun to go against other people; to see how you do against your friends,” Jake said, adding that he would like to surf professionally someday and follow in the footsteps of his favorite pro surfer Kelly Slater. Lately he surfs four to five days a week at T Street and Rivi, practicing making his turns bigger, better and more on rail. Jake said he’d also like to learn how to get air and is working on that as well. Neighbor and surfer Chris Kawada has been mentoring, coaching and looking out for Jake in the line up. “I was surprised at how he charged it in 3- to 5-foot waves on only his third time out with me,” Jake Lerdahl. Photo by Andrea Swayne Kawada said. “Jake definitely has the potential to be a great surfer. He tries really hard.” Jake also works hard in school and received an academic achievement award. He was also honored for his second place finish in the last school Chess Club tournament. His other hobbies include skateboarding, snowboarding, watching North Shore surf videos and dreaming of surfing there some day. —Andrea Swayne

The Girls Are Golden

SURF RESULTS Scholastic Surf Series Orange County Middle School, Event No. 3, February 25, Oceanside, Pier

Two SC women take SUP gold in Peru, Team USA gets silver By Andrea Swayne San Clemente Times

mmy Merrill and Brandi Baksic of San Clemente led Team USA to a silver medal as both earned gold at the ISA World Standup Paddle and Paddleboard Championships in Peru, February 19 through 25. Merrill’s victory topped off stellar performances winning all three preliminary round heats of Women’s SUP Surf. Her powerful style bested runner up Shakira Westdorp of Australia by a two-wave score of 15.94 (out of 20) to 10.66. Baksic held a strong lead in the Women’s SUP Technical Race, beating silver medalist Angela Jackson (AUS) 19.12 to 20:49. She found herself once again in a battle with Jackson for the top spot in the Women’s SUP Marathon and took her second gold defeating Jackson by nearly 10 minutes, 02:04:59 to 02:14:37. The two San Clemente men on the team,

Emmy Merrill, 18, of San Clemente celebrates her gold medal performance in the SUP Surf Women’s event at ISA World Standup Paddle and Paddleboard Championships in Peru. Photo ISA/Piero

Rob Rojas and Colin McPhillips, missed out on medals but contributed valuable points to Team USA’s campaign both finishing in the top third of their events. Australia took the team gold, followed by USA in silver, South Africa in bronze and the copper medal went to Spain. A total of 17 countries competed. Log on to www.sanclementetimes.com for the full story and results. SC

TEAM RESULTS: 1. Shorecliffs, 220; 2. Bernice Ayer, 187; 3. Marco Forster, 171; 4. Niguel Hills, 120; 5. Thurston, 76; 6. Don Juan Avila, 52; 7. Vista del Mar, 51. BOYS SHORTBOARD: 1. Kei Kobayashi, Shorecliffs; 2. Danny Kenduck, Niguel Hills; 3. Connor Dand, Shorecliffs; 4. Lucas Taub, Marco Forster; 5. Gunner Day, Shorecliffs; 6. Connor MacLeod, Niguel Hills. BOYS LONGBOARD: 1. David Levy, Marco Forster; 2. Jacob Atwood, Shorecliffs; 3. Noah Atwood, Shorecliffs; 4. Rio Donaldson, Bernice Ayer; 5. Luke Overin, Bernice Ayer; 6. Hunter Albrecht, Niguel Hills. GIRLS SHORTBOARD: 1. Malia Osterkamp, Vista del Mar; 2. Malia Ward, Shorecliffs; 3. Rachael Tilly, Shorecliffs; 4. Maya Harrison, Bernice Ayer; 5. Coco Putnam, Thurston; 6. Ashley Beeson, Niguel Hills. GIRLS LONGBOARD: 1. Rachael Tilly, Shorecliffs; 2. Maya Harrison, Bernice Ayer; 3. Meg Roh, Marco Forster; 4. Kyla Kelley, Vista del Mar; 5. Gabriella McCormic, Bernice Ayer; 6. Myah Bradshaw, Marco Forster. COED BODYBOARD: 1. Walker Carvahlo, Marco Forster; 2. Jaren Harrell, Shorecliffs; 3. Luke Overin, Bernice Ayer; 4. Derek Reynolds, Bernice Ayer; 5. Conner Dand, Shorecliffs; 6. Shane Kimbrough, Bernice Ayer.

BOARDSHORTS Mickey Muñoz Annual Mongoose Cup Join surf legend Mickey Muñoz and friends for a fun paddle, Waterman Expo, SUP clinics and relays Saturday, March 10. Event kicks off at 9 a.m. with a fun paddle and harbor cleanup sweep. SUP-only relay teams chosen by “luck of the draw.” Entry includes T-shirt and BBQ lunch. Register online at http:// mongoosecup2012.eventbrite.com/ or on the beach starting at 7:30 a.m. For info, call 714.262.8370. Muñoz will have a book signing following the event at the Dana Point Yacht Club, autographing copies of his book No Bad Waves: Talking Story with Mickey Muñoz.

UPCOMING EVENTS March 3-4: WSA Gatorade Championship Tour Event No. 8, Dana Point, Salt Creek March 10: 3rd Annual Mickey Muñoz Mongoose Cup, Dana Point, Baby Beach March 10: SSS Orange County Middle School Event No. 4, Huntington Beach, Goldenwest Street March 17-18: Surfing America Prime West, Event No. 5, Huntington Beach, Pier March 24: NSSA Southwest Explorer, Event No. 8, San Clemente, Pier