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VOLUME 7, ISSUE 13

Drug Abuse Awareness Parents share stories of loss to help others E Y E O N S C / PAG E 6

James and Teri Kennedy spruce up their son Joseph “Joey” Kennedy’s roadside memorial this week, a ritual that brought the father to tears. Photo by Stacie N. Galang

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Former Football Coach Eric Patton Could be Eligible for Retirement Benefits

SCHS Cheerleaders Start Group to Help Students with Special Needs

San Clemente Man Wins Surfing Heritage Foundation Contest

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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO The closed Sizzler restaurant in San Juan Capistrano will become an O’Reilly Auto Parts store Voit Real Estate Services’ Irvine office announced Monday. The realty company reports O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. has signed a 15-year lease for the 6,000 squarefoot space. The building was in negotiations with In-N-Out Burger for more than two years until design permits caused the deal to fall through, allowing the Voit team to move quickly to secure the space for its client, according to Keith Kropfl, senior vice president in Voit’s Irvine office. The lessor, Theodore H. Stroscher Investments, LLC, was represented by Jim Clarkson of Strategic Retail Advisors. The property, located at 31863 Del Obispo is situated on one acre of land, between Interstate-5 and downtown San Juan Capistrano.

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DANA POINT In response to what city officials called an “out of control” nightclub atmosphere and an alarming increase in police service calls and crime, the Dana Point Planning Commission on Monday voted to add more than a dozen restrictions to the operating permits of Hennessey’s Tavern and its sister restaurant The Fish Bucket. New restrictions include the addition of a wall between the two businesses to prevent customers from moving back and forth between bars, earlier closing times, discontinuing DJ entertainment; 24-hour video cameras, new security personnel and the adoption of a policy prohibiting staff from being compensated on the basis of alcohol sales. Owner Paul Hennessey said he will comply, although he disagrees with the crime statistics used to justify the action and intends to check the police department’s data for accuracy.

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... San Onofre’s Shutdown?

THE LATEST: The Nuclear Regulatory Agency on Tuesday issued a letter ordering Southern California Edison to plug all of the steam-generator tubes that showed unusual wear at San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station, determine why the tubes wore prematurely and set up an inspection schedule before being allowed to restart the reactors. Both units at the nuclear plant south of San Clemente have been shut down since January. One, Unit 2, was shut down for refueling, but Unit 3 was rapidly shut down when a leak in the steam tubes was discovered. NRC spokesman Victor Dricks said SCE had not requested a restart. “Discussions have been held with the licensee,” Dricks said. “The licensee made promises to us, and this letter formalizes those promises.” WHAT’S NEXT: SCE has identified two causes of the unusual wear: tubes are vibrating and rubbing against adjacent tubes and against support structures inside the steam generators. They are still working to determine why, the NRC said. Only one tube required pressure testing on Unit 2. But six other tubes required plugging, and 186 additional tubes were plugged as a precautionary measure. Eight tubes failed pressure testing at Unit 3, indicating that these tubes could have failed under some accident conditions, the NRC said. FIND OUT MORE: See the letter at www. sanclementetimes.com —Jonathan Volzke

...A Payout for Patton?

THE LATEST: Although trustees voted to fire him earlier this year, former Triton football San Clemente Times March 29–April 4, 2012

coach and teacher Eric Patton could receive nearly an extra $80,000 to retire early under a district wide program. The program would pay teachers up to 85 percent of one year’s salary as an annuity on top of their regular pensions. The district says it could save a minimum of $893,000 in 2012-13, when Capistrano Unified School District faces as much as a $50 million shortfall. Over five years, the staff report says, the program could save the district $2.9 million. Although Patton and two other former coaches were fired in February after being accused of taking part in a kickback scandal with a former athletic-equipment supplier, Patton is eligible for the retirement bonus because the termination must be approved by a state board, after a hearing. That is not expected to take place before the retirement period. Patton, who has continually stressed he did nothing wrong, was one of 158 teachers who expressed interest in the program. His salary was listed at $98,111. WHAT’S NEXT: Trustees, who said the program was necessary because just 26 teachers retired in 2011, were scheduled to consider the early retirement bonus Wednesday evening. FIND OUT MORE: See the staff report at www.capousd.org and www.sanclementetimes.com for updates. —JV

… Sound Walls?

THE LATEST: Recently installed glass panels by Caltrans to the Interstate-5 overpass at El Camino Real have further angered residents of South San Clemente. In recent months, residents along the east side of the freeway have lashed out against the state transportation agency after the installation of the sound walls raised noise levels and blocked views.

They have complained the sound walls have hurt their home values and quality of life. The clear panels and metal braces installed in recent weeks irked them more, they told the City Council at the March 20 meeting. “We really look like the Imperial Beach of Orange County,” said Evan Weiss. Ross Shaw compared the clear panels to “jail bars floating over El Camino Real.” WHAT’S NEXT: In late January and early February, the city completed sound tests along the corridor and is awaiting the results. Residents are calling upon the city to take action against Caltrans. “The governor is looking to take money away from every agency,” Weiss said. “Maybe he should look at the funds being wasted.” FIND OUT MORE: Visit www.sanclementetimes.com for updates. —Stacie N. Galang

… Tsunami Week?

THE LATEST: San Clemente is joining other Orange County coastal cities in raising awareness about tsunami preparation between March 25 and 31, a week designated by the Board of Supervisors as “2012 Tsunami Awareness and Preparedness Week.” A tsunami can travel at speeds of 450 mph to 600 mph, and unusual tsunamis can be more than 100 feet high. Orange County the first in the nation to have all cities and other agencies certified as Tsunami Ready, which took place in 2006. San Clemente’s beaches were closed in March 2011 because of tsunami warning, and in February 2010 as well. WHAT’S NEXT: During Tsunami Awareness and Preparedness Week, the California Emergency Management Agency, the

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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the National Weather Service and San Clemente, Dana Point, Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Seal Beach and the County of Orange will participate in events designed to educate the public about the dangers of tsunamis and to encourage residents to prepare for a possible tsunami. The agencies will also participate in a telephone tsunami drill. FIND OUT MORE: See the emergency preparedness section on the city’s website at www.san-clemente.org —JV

… Courtney’s SandCastle?

THE LATEST: The universal playground at the recently opened Vista Hermosa Sports Park was honored as the Outstanding Special Project 2012 March 22 at the California Association of Parks & Recreation Commissioners and Board Members’ 43rd Annual Awards in Long Beach. “As a member of the City Council and member of the Courtney’s SandCastle Charitable Foundation, I must say I am very proud to see this award be given to our playground project, our new sports park and our city in general,” said Councilwoman Lori Donchak in a news release. “This is an honor and successful achievement on so many levels.” Courtney Faye Smith, who advocated for the accessible playground that bears her name, attended the awards banquet with Donchak and Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commissioner Bill Thomas. WHAT’S NEXT: The foundation raising funds for the playground continues to seek donations for the project’s second phase. FIND OUT MORE: To learn more, see www. courtneyssandcastle.com. —SNG www.sanclementetimes.com

EYE ON SC CITY AND COMMUNITY CALENDAR Thursday, March 29 Dementia Support Group 5:30 p.m.7 p.m. Free monthly meeting at San Clemente Villas for adult children and families who have a loved one with dementia. 660 Camino De Los Mares, 949.489.3400, www. sanclementevillas.com.

Friday, March 30 Dark Friday City offices closed. Chamber Meeting 12 p.m. Membership Orientation at OC Tavern and at 1 p.m. Ambassador’s Council Meeting at OC Tavern. 2369 S. El Camino Real, 949.492.1131, www.scchamber.com.

Sunday, April 1 First Sunday Book Sale and Auction 9 a.m.-1 p.m. San Clemente Library Friends of the Library host the monthly book sale with the silent auction as well. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.276.6342, www.ocpl.org.

Tuesday, April 3 Contingency Notebook Workshop 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Age Well Senior Services present the workshop on creating a binder with important information at The Dorothy Visser Senior Center. 117 Avenida Victoria, 949.498.3322, www.san-clemente.org. Run More: Boston Marathon Strategic Meeting 6 p.m. Share running strategies and talk with other runners at Run More. Free event. 303 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.735.8160, www.runmore-ca.com. Free Skin Cancer Screening 5:30 p.m.7:30 p.m. The experts at Mission Hospital offer a free skin cancer screening with a board-certified dermatologist. Call for an appointment. 26726 Crown Valley, Mission Viejo, 949.364.1770. City Council Meeting 6 p.m. Regular meeting in City Hall Council Chambers. 100 Avenida Presidio, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

Wednesday, April 4 Planning Commission Meeting 7 p.m. Regular meeting in Council Chambers. 100 Avenida Presidio, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

Thursday, April 5 Sunset Networking Mixer 5:30 p.m. Chamber event with an April Fool’s Day theme at San Clemente Wine Company; wear a silly outfit for a chance to win a special gift. Cost $10-$20. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.1131, www.scchamber.com. San Clemente Times March 29–April 4, 2012

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PROPS, RECOGNITIONS AND MORSELS OF INFO

San Clemente Woman’s Club Hosts Tea, Fashion Show April 3 u The San Clemente Woman’s Club Tea and Fashion Show will be April 3 at the Talega Golf Club. Fashions will be provided by Variant Jewelry and Clothing at 112 Avenida Del Mar. Presale tickets are $45 for the Tea and Fashion Show and $50 at the door. RSVP to Donna Cassidy at 949.361.3818 or mail checks to SCWC P.O. Box 413, San Clemente, CA 92674. Membership is open to all women who live in San Clemente and surrounding areas. To join, call Nancy Jenson at 949.481.1460.

City, Schools Thank Chief u The San Clemente City Council thanked

Lt. Paul D’Auria, chief of police services for the past seven years, at its March 20 meeting. He received a presentation of commendation before his March 22 departure. The Capistrano Unified School District Board of Trustees honored D’Auria at its February 29 meeting. School officials recognized for him for service to the students. Promoted to captain, D’Auria was named commanding officer of a county jail.

Historical Society Seeks Smaller Buildings in Downtown u The San Clemente Historical Society expressed concerned that a proposed threestory structure near the intersection of El Camino Real and Avenida Del Mar would change the downtown’s historic small-town atmosphere and unique village character. The project at 115 N. El Camino Real is a proposed 220-feet-long, 44-feet-tall mixed use building. In a news release, the historical society expressed concern the structure “would dwarf historic founder’s era buildings next door and across the street.” The society cited a 2009 Vision San Clemente survey in which 97 percent of residents polled said they wanted to preserve San Clemente’s “quality of life,” including its “small-town atmosphere” and 86 percent of respondents “assigned the highest priority to preserving the unique village character of San Clemente.”

Free E-Waste Collection Set for March 31 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Members of the San Clemente Woman’s Club display their hats at last year’s Tea and Fashion Show. Courtesy photo

SC Family Leads Charity Walk u The Page family of San Clemente is the ambassador family of the Orange County Ronald McDonald House 2012 Walk for Kids at the Honda Center in Anaheim April 1. The 5K walk raises funds and awareness for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California. Actor Max Page, 7, was born with a congenital heart defect Tetrology of Fallot and requires a pacemaker. Despite his medical challenges, Max has taken up acting, including his role as a mini Darth Vader in the Volkswagen commercial debuted during last year’s Super Bowl. To learn more about the walk, visit www.walkforkidsoc. kintera.org.

Casa’s Jazz Series Starts April 5 u The 2012 season of Jazz at Casa Romantica kicks off on April 5 at 7 p.m. with Dixieland jazz musician Tex Wyndham and the Albany Nightboat Ragtimers. The first in a three-part series, the Casa welcomes a second night June 7 at 7 p.m. with Gregg Young and the 2nd Street Band, and the third August 22 at 7 p.m. with Hotel Wolverine. Tickets are $25 for general admission, $20 for Casa Romantica members, complimentary for President’s Circle members and $10 for students and children. For more information, call 949.498.2139 ext. 10.

SCHS Musician Makes 2012 Honor Band of America

u Sterling Coast To Coast, Inc. and All Green Electronics Recycling will host an Ewaste recycling collection March 31 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 91 Avenida Pico, San Clemente. The event is free and open to the public. E-waste includes laptops, VCR, old monitors — anything with a plug. Furniture, household hazardous waste or kitchen appliances will not be accepted. For more information, please visit allgreenrecycling.com.

u Evan Stansel, a senior at San Clemente High School, joined other outstanding musicians from across the nation March 15 to 17 as part of Music for All’s 2012 Honor Band of America. He is the son of Paul and Jamie Stansel. His band director is Antonio Soto. Stansel, who has played the trumpet since fifth grade, is currently the principal trumpet player for the Pacific Symphony Youth Wind

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Ensemble and a member of San Clemente High School’s Marching Band, Jazz Band and Wind Ensemble.

SONGS Drill Slated for April 4 u The San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station will have a drill April 4. Sirens within the plant’s fence line may be sounded between 8 a.m. and noon. and may be audible in southern San Clemente. For information, call 949.361.6109.

City’s Spring Spectacular at New Vista Hermosa Sports Park u The community is invited to the Sensational Spring Spectacular Saturday, April 7 from 7:30 a.m. to noon at the Vista Hermosa Sports Park, 987 Avenida Vista Hermosa. Children, newborn to age 10, are encouraged to bring their Easter baskets to participate in an egg hunt at 10:30 a.m. The event is free. Food and games will be available for a nominal charge. The Kiwanis Club of San Clemente’s pancake breakfast starts at 7:30 a.m. Children’s activities start at 8:30 a.m., and a Springtime Puppet Show at 11 a.m. For more information, call 949.361.8264.

FAM Accepting Easter Donations u It’s not too late to donate filled Easter baskets and filled Easter eggs for Family Assistance Ministries’ Community Outreach Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt April 7, Saturday 10 a.m. to noon at Our Lady of Fatima. For more information, call FAM at 949.492.8477 and ask for Lorraine.

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Drug Abuse Awareness Parents share stories of loss to help others

This is the first in a two-part series examining the impact of drug abuse in San Clemente and the surrounding community. Please see next week’s edition to read more on the subject. By Stacie N. Galang San Clemente Times

or a brief moment, James Kennedy became overwhelmed. He paused, brought his left hand — still holding the artificial daisy — to his mouth and squeezed tight his eyes to hold back the tears. Two years, one month and 22 days after his son Joseph “Joey” Kennedy’s body was discovered lifeless off the side of Camino Capistrano in San Juan Capistrano, James Kennedy and his wife Teri Kennedy returned to the roadside memorial this week to replenish the flowers for Easter. “I’m telling you this is a nightmare,” said the father, who’s lived in San Clemente since 2004. That nightmare is the death of his son to the unrelenting grip of drug abuse and addiction. “My son wanted to get sober,” said James Kennedy, a fit, 50-something dad who seems like just about the last guy to tear up. “He died from one of the most deadly diseases on the planet.” James Kennedy is one of a growing number of parents joined by loss and grief to combat the prescription drug and heroin abuse that took hold of their children and brought their young lives to an end. Kim Shimkus, whose son Samuel Shimkus died January 28, 2010 in the family’s San Clemente home from an overdose at age 19, is working with Talega Life Church to provide young adults an alternative place to socialize on Friday nights. Since her son overdosed and died January 8, 2010, Jodi Barber of Laguna Niguel poured her energy into the creation of a 28-minute documentary called Overtaken. The film weaves together real-life accounts of addicts, family members, overdose survivors and drug counselors to snap South Orange County out of complacency about the drug problem. HITTING HOME Barber, a petite brunette with striking blue eyes, has taken the film and her message to dozens of area schools, including San Clemente High last week. She spoke about her son Jarrod, a handsome kid whose woes started with recreational marijuana use that turned addictive and eventually led to harder drugs. Barber found her son slumped over on the couch. He had taken a combination of medications, including Opana, a prescription painkiller classified as an opiate.

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Anthony Bennett and his mother Kim Shimkus live everyday with the death of brother and son Samuel Shimkus, who died in 2010 of a drug overdose. Photo by Stacie N. Galang

“I’m here to save lives,” she told an assembly of 350 students in the Triton Center Tuesday, March 20. At the first assembly Aaron Rubin, 29, and his mother Sherrie Rubin of Escondido spoke about the drug addiction that led him to his condition as a quadriplegic who communicates primarily with his hands, showing one finger for yes and two for no. On October 9, 2005, Aaron Rubin was discovered unresponsive at a friend’s house, but rather than call 9-1-1, the family delayed, which deprived him of oxygen. They shared a short film contrasting photos of a healthy, athletic Aaron Rubin with images of him in the hospital after his overdose as his body atrophied. “We’d like you to remember Aaron’s story,” Sherrie Rubin told the students. “Don’t put yourselves in that position.” Invited to SCHS by the Parent-TeacherStudent Association, Jodi Barber and fellow parent Christine Brant played Overtaken at three assemblies that day for students. At one point, they asked for a show of hands from students: Do you know anyone who’s using pills? About onethird of the students raised their hands. MEDICAL WOES Dr. Robert Winokur, medical director of emergency services at Mission Hospital in Laguna Beach, said he has seen a significant uptick in abuse of prescription drugs, heroin and alcohol, “which is something we forget about at times, certainly in the younger people.” Since about 2000, Winokur said he’s seen an escalating trend of abuse of opiates, the class of narcotic drugs that suppresses the pain centers of the brain. These include prescription drugs such as OxyContin, Percocet and Vicodin. Among the latest prescription drug being abused Opana, an oxymorphone used for moderate to severe pain and prescribed to bone cancer patients, Winokur said. The drug is a “morphine-like opiate.” “In a susceptible individual, and because these users become tolerant to the strength of the drug, in order to achieve

the desired effect, one has to escalate the dose or the potency of the drug,” he said. The largest impact of abusing the drugs is the physical dependency, Winokur said. The telltale signs of drug abuse include lying, seclusion from family and friends, a change in friends and lack of concern about appearance. A person abusing drugs may also appear tired and nod off, and speech is often slurred. “A lot of people feel like they can handle it and hide it,” the doctor said. “A very good number of people can hide it very well and function on a certain level.” A beloved son and brother, Samuel Shimkus was one of those people, said his mother Kim Shimkus. When he died two years ago, Samuel was a full-time student at Saddleback College and had been accepted to the University of San Diego. He worked part-time as a special education aide and at the UPS Store in Dana Point. “I was in denial,” Shimkus said. “I didn’t know it was that bad. It’s big time out there.” The mother of three said her son, a popular student who graduated from San Clemente High in 2008, had been open with her about his issues and alcohol use in high school. With alcohol abuse a problem in the family, Kim Shimkus now believes her son likely had a predisposition to abuse. POPULARITY CONTEST In San Clemente, with the popular weekend parties among teens and young adults, Samuel Shimkus would have had to cut out a large portion of his social life to continue to interact with his friends. Sam Shimkus loved to snowboard and wakeboard at every chance he got. He circulated with a large group of friends that Kim Shimkus estimated at about 1,000. “He was a jokester,” his mother said. “He was a kind of respectful rebel.” Kim Shimkus found her son lying on his stomach. He had already vomited. The mother tried to revive her son but to no avail. Paramedics were able to get a temporary heartbeat and took him to

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the hospital but he was later pronounced dead, Kim Shimkus said. Hundreds of his friends would cycle through the hospital to say their goodbyes, she said. “I don’t know how many lives Sam saved,” Kim Shimkus said. “They came and came and saw and sat in the room with him.” Shimkus said she trusts that God will use her son’s death to help other kids. “I do believe his life had a purpose here to help others,” she said. To that end, she’s helping Pastor Pond Vleisides of Talega Life Church with his Crossover program. By his estimates, 11 people age 25 or younger have died from drug overdose or suicide in the past 30 months. He said he has helped with five interventions in recent weeks. The pastor was first asked by Lesneski Mortuary in San Clemente to preside over a service for a man who had overdosed and has since grown more involved in raising awareness of the prescription drug abuse problem. He worries the community is in denial about the problem. “It’s a fact that San Clemente is in a major, major epidemic of heroin and prescription drugs,” he said. Vleisides started the Friday Crossover program five weeks ago and it has averaged about 20 teens and young adults. “Our biggest competitor is a party,” said the pastor who opens up church rooms and facilities, including an indoor skate board area, for the program. No matter how much energy and free food Talega Life offers, the draw of the party siphons away kids, Vleisides said. This Friday, San Clemente band Outsane plays at the Calle Negocio church. Crossover also offers food and drinks for the participants. Youths can also come to play ping-pong, try a hand of poker or sing karaoke. It’s too little too late for Jarrod Barber, Joey Kennedy and Samuel Shimkus. Joey Kennedy died at 28, his body had been dragged face down by acquaintances who claimed he was alive when they left him off by the side of the road, according to the homicide investigation documents shared by James Kennedy. It was a long way from his days as popular and beloved athlete at Aquinas High School in San Bernardino. “Drug addiction is like leprosy now,” he said. “The apathy is just incredible.” Like Shimkus, James Kennedy believes his son is helping other addicts from above by sharing his story. “He gives us signs all the time,” the father said. “His signs are hearts.” James and Teri Kennedy have walked along the beach trail, mentioned their son’s name, looked down and found a heart shaped stone. Another time, they asked Joey to give them a sign that he’s OK and looked up to see a heart-shaped cloud. “I have a great faith,” he said. “I know where my son’s at. I know he died of a disease. I know that he’s unencumbered with the disease that he had.” 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.

Tuesday, March 27 ILLEGAL PARKING Avenida Monterey, 300 Block (7:50 a.m.) A deputy found the owner of a car blocking someone else’s driveway and got them to move it. ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY Calle Andalucia, 3900 Block (4:49 p.m.) Deputies were asked to ask some residents if they still had their bank checkbook. DISTURBANCE Mariposa, 100 Block (1:25 a.m.) A neighbor could hear a man and woman screaming at each other. Doors were slamming

and things were being thrown, from the sound of it. TRAFFIC STOP Avenida Palizada/San Diego Freeway (1:07 a.m.) A man was taken into custody after a deputy suspected he was driving under the influence.

Monday, March 26 WELFARE CHECK Avenida Victoria, 200 Block (11:31 p.m.) A woman called from Hawaii after her daughter called her there. The 17-yearold said she had been throwing up all day after taking drugs—possibly heroin—but her father would not take her to the emergency room. The woman told the father she was calling deputies, but he just cussed her out, the caller said. ANNOYING PHONE CALL Via Socorro, 200 Block (10:19 p.m.) A man reported someone just called him and said they were coming after his family. A caller from the same area reported earlier that her daughter had been bullied at school. SUSPICIOUS PERSON Avenida Vaquero/Calle Guadalajara (8:19 p.m.) About five kids were sitting on their bikes near a planter. The caller thought they did not look good and they were up to no good.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES Avenida Santiago,100 Block (7:10 p.m.) A woman reported her downstairs neighbor wrote a threatening letter. She was afraid for her family. FOLLOW UP REPORT La Ronda, 100 Block (2:26 p.m.) A woman, whose 15-year-old son was reported missing days earlier, said she found out where he was. She was going to pick him up. ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY Via Promontorio, 600 Block (9:27 a.m.) Firefighters notified deputies of a deceased man, and Trauma Intervention Program volunteers were called in, too. The coroner was to determine the cause of death.

Sunday, March 25 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES Calle Frontera/Avenida Vista Hermosa (10:49 p.m.) Three teens in dark sweatshirts and pants were trying to get into cars. They ran when a resident yelled at them. DRUNK IN PUBLIC Cazador Lane, 400 Block (1:01 p.m.) A man, who appeared to be drunk, was sitting on some steps in front of the building. Deputies discovered he had a warrant and was considered armed and dangerous. The man, 26, said he was a mechanic.

ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON Avenida Presidio, 100 Block (9:37 p.m.) A woman reported her ex-boyfriend put a gun to her head and threatened to shoot her. She ran off when he tried to put a bullet in the gun. The sheriff’s helicopter joined the search for the man, who was believed to be a gang member. KEEP THE PEACE Calle Del Comercio, 2600 Block (7:28 a.m.) A woman reported her fiancée wanted her out of the house and was bothering her while she tried to get her things. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES El Camino Real, 600 Block (4:02 a.m.) A man reported two other men were hiding behind a trash bin in the alley, waiting to jump him. They were wearing hoodies.

Saturday, March 24 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES Calle Frontera, 2600 Block (9:59 p.m.) A man reported his daughter called him and said she was with people she didn’t know, and wasn’t sure how she got there. He could hear male voices in the background, and they apparently took her phone. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES Mariposa, 100 Block (9:36 p.m.) A woman reported a man, about 20 years old and apparently drunk, kicked her car as she was driving home.

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Letters to the Editor CHRIS EVANS, San Clemente

I only met career teacher Randy Seech a few times. After each occasion, I was left with this: There is a thoughtful person. I began each week to look in this newspaper for one of his letters to the editor. Each, like him, was soulful, articulate and integrated. His robust point of view was always able to draw in what we do to the Earth, who we are as people and our shared spiritual journey. A milepost in Randy’s journey was his passing on February 18. As sad as that was, I had to smile a few days later when his last letter was published posthumously here. Happy to see you got the last word, Randy. We miss you. Godspeed.

KEEP HEIGHTS TO TWO STORIES GARY HOPP, San Clemente

It’s time for the Planning Commission to get in step with what most residents want. It’s definitely not a hodgepodge of mixed use, three-story projects that will blight the Avenida Del Mar area. It is limiting the height in that area to two stories. Here are four reasons why I say that: 1. In a recent poll in preparation for the new General Plan, paid for and done by the city, 97 percent of respondents wanted to keep Del Mar low height, human scale, which would be in a two-story condition. 2. At two recent meetings of the General Plan Committee, a majority of members in one meeting voted that no more three story buildings should be built on Del Mar. At the other, the majority voted that three-story buildings would be best located south of the overpass on El Camino Real, the east side of El Camino Real against Interstate-5 from Avenida Presidio going south towards the next off ramp at Valencia. That’s a great solution and I commend their wisdom. 3. I attended a recent City Council meeting and heard Councilwoman Lori Donchak talking about the completed threeSan Clemente Times March 29–April 4, 2012

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story, mixed-use building on Avenida Victoria near Ola Vista. She said, “Wow, I did not expect to see it was actually that tall (45 feet).” I personally appreciated her remarks, as that development definitely looks out of place to me as well. 4. I attended the original General Plan focus study at the high school. There were about 200 residents participating in small groups. Overwhelmingly each group stated they wanted the Del Mar area to display a small-town character with buildings limited to a height of two stories. Time and again, city staff tried to alter this position in favor of their three-story ideas. Residents got fed up with staff and told them to stop it. The city is spending $1.4 million to update the General Plan — no small amount in these difficult times. The update process starts with polling of and a formal focus group of residents for input. Then residents are chosen and elected by the City Council to serve on the General Plan Committee for two years. Finally, the city is required to implement what the residents have outlined for their City’s future. That part has been done. Now is the time for the city to draft the document and finish the job. Keep the height limit at two stories.

band and Shilo on the green belt. Please remember that residential streets have a speed limit of 25 miles per hour. There are children and animals out on residential streets on a daily basis. The speed limit is 25 for a reason. It allows you time to be aware of your surroundings and gives you time to stop if needed. What if it had been a child that had run out into the street? Be aware of your surroundings, especially in neighborhoods.

GIVE COUNCIL A BREAK DEVIN KRUSE, San Clemente

SLOW DOWN IN NEIGHBORHOODS LISA SHERRY, San Clemente

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On Sunday, March 11, our 3-year-old yellow lab Shilo was hit and killed instantly by a truck driving up our street. She had been playing catch with my husband on the green belt in front of our house. The ball took a bad bounce off of her nose and went into the street. Unfortunately, she chased after it. Even more unfortunate is the fact that a truck was driving up the hill exceeding the speed limit and hit her. The truck was going at least 40 miles per hour and didn’t even slow before hitting her. Had the driver been driving the speed limit, that person would have seen my hus-

I think it’s time to give the San Clemente City Council a break for not being progressive enough for some because they don’t support giving away valuable beach space to the dogs. And to hear the sniping — that the city of San Clemente is stuck in some kind of time warp — is just weak hyperbole. The City Council was more than fair by just allowing this misguided proposal for a regional dog beach somewhere in town to come to a vote to begin with. This silly idea — to just give it a year and if it doesn’t work out, then we’ll go quietly away— is laughable. In the end, it would have been the out-of-towners who were breaking all the rules and causing

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the problems. Councilwoman Lori Donchak wisely stated that one dog bite would be too many, and I’ll add that one lifeguard taking his eyes off the kid’s swimming near the rip tide so he or she can usher Fido’s and Foxy’s owners the proper dog beach area is one risk too many. Not to mention that it is common knowledge that the city of San Clemente in an official city bird sanctuary. The signage for this was approved by City Council in 1991. And even beyond this fact, we share the same beachfront that the State Park rangers patrol and protect from off-leash dogs harassing the six federally endangered shorebirds we share our beach with. Also, you mustn’t forget that by supporting our massive new kelp forest offshore, we are the ones who are driving many of these federally protected sea birds onto shore to begin with. I would go as far as not allowing more leashed dogs access to our parks because of the dog waste problem that exists there now. To submit a letter to the editor for possible inclusion in the paper, e-mail us at letters@sanclementetimes.com. San Clemente Times reserves the right to edit readersubmitted letters for length and is not responsible for the claims made or the information written by the writers. Please limit your letters to 350 words.

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GETTING OUT

YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER

SC S a n C le m e n te

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

thursday

GINO & THE LONE GUNMAN 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Live music at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

AT THE MOVIES: ‘JEFF’ THINKS ABOUT STUFF There’s the popular cliché that every young adult hears: If you don’t go to college and get a job, you’ll end up in your mom’s basement watching TV. Sean Penn in Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982), Matthew McConaughey in Dazed and Confused (1993) and James Franco in Pineapple Express (2008) famously played this type of character. Now, director Judd Apatow regular Jason Segel is playing a title character in Jeff, Who Lives at Home, that revolves around the perennial slacker. Let’s just say that Jay and Mark Duplass’ film is about Jeff (Segel) getting a phone call looking for a ‘Kevin’ and another phone call from his mother (Susan Sarandon) to go to Home Depot for glue. The resulting day-long odyssey intertwines with his mom, older brother Pat (Ed Helms) and Pat’s wife (Judy Greer). Jason Segel in Jeff, Who Lives at Home. © 2012 Paramount Pictures. All Rights Reserved. Segel has already played potheads in Freaks and Geeks and comedy Knocked Up (2007), so he has no problem leading a film on the antics of a character on weed. Helms and Sarandon are fine as well, and the Duplass brothers manage to make the 83 minutes about a stoner’s day amusing and clever for the most part. Jeff is a bit of a novelty film. Viewers don’t really learn anything new but do get some light-hearted entertainment for a lazy, rainy day. SC —Megan Bianco

saturday

OCEANSIDE IRONMAN 70.3 7 a.m. Locals can get a glimpse of the grueling triathlon that takes participants on 70.3 miles of swimming, biking and running. The swim and run are at the Oceanside pier and harbor area, and the bike will reach south San Clemente. www.ironman.com.

SIBLING RIVALRY 8 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Live music at Still Water at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

PET ADOPTION AND FUNDRAISER 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Paws Rescue is holding an adoption/fundraising event at Peet’s Coffee in Talega to raise money for homeless dogs. Bring your dog, enjoy coffee, live music, grab bag give-aways, bid on raffle prizes, and so much more. 801 Avenida Talega, San Clemente, 800.964.PAWS, www.pawspetresorts.com.

JONNY LANG 8 p.m. Concert at the Coach House. Tickets $55. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

DJ SCOTTY & DJ FAVE 10 p.m. DJs spinning at OC Tavern. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.

friday

ART SHOW 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Art show featuring the work of Trevor Toma with paintings, photography, and others types of art at the Zebra House Coffee1001 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.218.6976, www.zebrahousecoffee.com.

BROOKS ROBERTSON 7:30 p.m. Renowned fingerstyle guitarist performs for the Lord of the Strings concert series at the DP Community House. Tickets $25. 24642 San Juan Ave., Dana Point, 949.842.2227, www.lordofthestringsconcerts.com. DANIEL KRISTOFF 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Live music at Wind and Sea Restaurant. 34699 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.6500, www.windandsearestaurants.com. AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE 7:30 p.m. A compilation of ballet performances at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts; shows all weekend. Tickets start at $16. 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.2121, www.scfta.org. BLUE LARGO 7:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Iva Lee’s. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2855, www.ivalees.com. DANA CARVEY LIVE 8 p.m. The legendary award-winning comedian does a show at the Irvine Improv. Tickets $30. Saturday show at 7 p.m. 71 Fortune Drive, Suite 841, Irvine, 949.854.5455, www.improv.com. San Clemente Times March 29–April 4, 2012

PINWHEEL MAKING CRAFT 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Special event during The Ecology Center’s ongoing interactive exhibition. 32701 Alipaz St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.443.4223, www.TheEcologyCenter.org. SOCSA’S “A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE” 7 p.m. The students of the South County School of the Arts present their spring play in Porthole Theater. Tickets $12-$15. 33333 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.240.1994, www.socsarts.org. DUSTIN FRANKS 10 p.m. Live music at Molly Blooms Irish Bar & Restaurant. 2391 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente 949.218.0120. www.mollybloomspub.com. I BAND 9 p.m. Live music at Goody’s Tavern. 206 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.3400, www.goodystavern.com.

sunday

EASTER CHORAL CONCERT 4 p.m. & 6 p.m. Concert at South Shores Church presented by the 70 voice South Shores Sanctuary Choir and Orchestra. Tickets $10. 32712 Crown Valley, Monarch Beach, 949.496.9331.

SAN CLEMENTE FARMERS MARKET 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fresh produce, flowers and more every Sunday along Avenida Del Mar. Rain or shine. Page 10

TALEGA EASTER CELEBRATION 12 p.m.-2 p.m. Talega Village Center and Radio Disney host a free Easter celebration featuring an egg hunt, arts and crafts, photos with the Easter bunny, prizes and giveaways, and more. Location: Avenida Vista Hermosa and Avenida Talega, San Clemente, 714.259.1046, www.talegavillagecenter.com. SASHAMON “ALL HAWAIIAN BAND” 8 p.m. Concert at the Coach House, also with Kevin Miso, Brian Pi’ikea Vasquez and more. $13-$15. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

monday

WHALE WATCHING 8 a.m.4 p.m. Whale watching trips depart hourly at Dana Wharf. $19-$29. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

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

tuesday

BENNY / FLAMENCO 7 p.m.11 p.m. Live music at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

wednesday

KIDS STORYTIME AT THE CASA 10 a.m. Casa Romantica hosts storytime for youngsters ages 3-5; free. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

WINE TASTING AT VINE 7 p.m.-8 p.m. Educational wine tasting at Vine featuring four wines paired with food; $40 per person. 211 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.9376, www.vinesanclemente.com. SALSA NIGHT 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Juan Carlos and his band spice up the scene at Brio Tuscany Grille every Wednesday. 24050 Camino del Avion, Suite B, Dana Point, 949.443.1476, www.briorestaurant.com. *For our full calendar, visit the “Event Calendar” at www.sanclementetimes.com. Have an event? Send your listing to events@sanclementetimes.com www.sanclementetimes.com

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Business Beat

BY STACIE N. GALANG

News and updates on San Clemente’s business community

New Location u Katrin Horzad relocated K’s Temptation Boutique to 162 Avenida Del Mar earlier this year. The boutique, which originally opened in July, carries clothing for women from a young age to mature, Horzad said. “It’s very unique,” the owner said. “If you’re looking for a gift, come to the store. A lot of guys are coming and buy something for their wives and loved one.” K’s also carries jewelry, candles and other accessories, as many American-made products as possible. “My key is to help local artists,” Horzad said. Horzad said she initially planned to open her shop in a neighboring community but her husband spotted the boutique’s first San Clemente storefront and encouraged her to visit. “I saw San Clemente downtown, and I fell in love with it,” said Horzad, who is Persian and Turkish. “I had never been in San Clemente before. It was meant to be. I believe in that a lot. It’s like a mini Europe.” Before K’s Temptation, Horzad worked as a makeup artist for 22 years. The opening of the store fulfills her passion to be her own boss and share her cosmetology skills.

Making a Difference u Curves of San Clemente asked its members to donate bags of non-perishable food or cash throughout the month of March to support a local community food bank. Over the last seven years, Curves San Clemente has supported the Family Assistance Ministries. In addition, Curves waived the membership fee for new members who brought in a bag of non-perishable food or donated $30 to their local food bank. “Curves of San Clemente is committed to supporting the health and well-being of our members so the food drive is a natural

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extension of that commitment to the whole community,” said Lynette Monroe, Curves owner. Monroe said the goal was to collect 3,000 pounds of food to donate.

Curves members donated food and money during March to help nonprofit Family Assistance Ministries. Courtesy photo

Product Launch u Liberty Synergistics was founded in San Clemente in 1984, as a supplier to the photo industry and recently launched its personalization division “ivoke” in 2011. Earlier this year, the company released its ivokeMOBILE that enables its customers to browse and customize their photos, then send them to print on a variety of retail products, including mobile accessories, mugs, key chains, wall décor, apparel and other merchandise. With almost 70 percent of photos taken today being captured by phone, ivokeMOBILE partners are able to differentiate their app by offering their customers the ability to do more with their photos, while creating new revenue and increasing user loyalty. “The personalization market is experiencing tremendous growth with an untapped base of consumers who crave self-expression,” said Liberty President Garry Green in a news release. u

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created her own bath and body line called Saville’s Row, handcrafted products that contain completely natural ingredients. “I have been working on recipes and concoctions for perfumes and balms for a number of years, having never been truly satisfied with the commercial products I found in most stores,” she wrote in a news release. “I was always on the hunt for natural and pure products. The fact that these lotions and potions were to go on my skin made me particularly stringent with things I purchased.” She said she also designed the Saville’s leaf logo and feels “proud of the fact that I have created my own little empire right here in my own kitchen” in South San Clemente.

Milestones u Z Pizza celebrated its eighth anniversary in February. The pizza shop features high quality products, including dough made from 100 percent certified organic wheat and 100 percent certified organic tomato sauce. “We have the most wonderful customers in the world and a simple thank you doesn’t quite seem enough,” wrote owner Barbara MacIsaac.

u The dental practice of Dr. Eric Johnson reached its 38th year of serving Orange County in 2012. Since its opening, the office has served almost 17,000 patients, according to its website. Johnson’s offices are located at 647 Camino De Los Mares, Ste. 209, San Clemente. For more information, visit www.drericjohnson.com.

New Business u Sweeet Repeeet is an upscale women’s clothing boutique. The consignment store on El Camino Real finds “like new” women’s fashions and sells them at affordable prices. Owner Kimberly Anderson’s mission “is to make every woman look and feel like a movie star without breaking the bank.” Each of store’s consignors earn cash on their items otherwise sitting in their closets. The business also seeks new consignors with like-new outfits, tops, pants, dresses, purses, shoes and handbags. The shop will send someone to pick up items to sell within a 30-mile radius of San Clemente. Sweeet Repeeet is at 538 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente.

Locals Only

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

BEAUTY SUPPLY

CONTRACTORS - GENERAL

DENTISTS

DRYWALL/DRYWALL REPAIR 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

HOME DÉCOR

CONCRETE Coldwell Banker Home Loans 949.307.7982 Costa Verde Landscape 949.361.9656 nmls#261832. Tom Fashing, Mortgage Advisor, License: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) www.costaverdelandscaping.com tom.fashing@mortgagefamily.com

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

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

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

San Clemente 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

COMPUTER REPAIR & SERVICES South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 ORTHODONTIST 109 Calle de los Molinos, www.southcoastfurniture.com San Clemente Computer & Network Services Frank J. Mogavero, DDS MS 949.493.7300 daniel@sanclementecomputer.com 949.276.1581 HOME LOANS 1031 Avenida Pico # 101, www.syncyoursmile.com

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

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

HOUSE SITTING

PAINTING KC Painting & Decorating

949.388.6829

PERIODONTICS & DENTAL IMPLANTS

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

INTERIOR DECORATING & REDESIGN

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

PEST CONTROL

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

PET SITTING

JEWELERS

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

LANDSCAPE & DESIGN

PHARMACIES

Sea View Pharmacy 949.361.9656 665 Camino De Los Mares #101, www.seaviewpharmacy.com

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

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

949.361.9656

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

949.633.0813

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

A to Z Leak Detection 949.499.4464 1218 Puerta del Sol, www.atozleakdetection.com MATTRESSES Bill Metzger Plumbing 949.492.3558 South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 1218 Puerta del Sol, www.billmetzgerplumbing.com 949.496.9731 109 Calle de los Molinos, www.southcoastfurniture.com Chick’s Plumbing 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, 1393 Calle Avanzado, www.jarvisrestoration.com www.sanclementeplumbing.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

MOTORCYLE PARTS & SERVICE

PRESCHOOLS

San Clemente Preschool SC Rider Supply 949.388.0521 163 Avenida Victoria 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

949.290.5616

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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TATTOO STUDIO & PERMANENT MAKEUP Highland Ink 949.481.4434 1006 S. El Camino Real, www.highlandink.us

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

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5 BEST BETS BASEBALL

BOYS LACROSSE

Cougars vs. Tritons, San Clemente High

Wolfpack vs. Tritons, Vista Hermosa Sports Park

Warriors vs. Lakers, Staples Center

March 31, 2 p.m.

April 1, 6:30 p.m.

April 3, 3:30 p.m.

The Tritons take to the field at Vista Hermosa Sports Park for a nonleague contest with the boys from Great Oak High.

The Lakers are set to defend home court as the team takes on its neighbor to the north for bragging rights in the Western Conference.

Before the Lady Tritons hit the road for another round of tourney action, the team has its sights set on taking down Capo Valley.

Info: www.sctritons.com

Info: www.nba.com/lakers

Info: www.sctritons.com

March 30, 3:15 p.m. Looking to climb from the lower ranks of the South Coast League, the Tritons host a key game against Capo Valley. Info: www.sctritons.com

BASKETBALL

SOFTBALL

BOYS VOLLEYBALL

Cougars vs. Tritons, San Clemente High

Tritons vs. Dolphins, Dana Hills High

Triton Report

BASEBALL • The Tritons (0-2 SCL, 5-5) lost another South Coast League game, this time an 8-0 shutout defeat while on the road at Tesoro March 23. Braden Riddle took the loss from the mound. The team went on to face El Toro on March 28. Next 7 days: March 30 vs. *Capistrano Valley, 3:15 p.m.; March 31, April 2-4 at Anaheim Lions Tourney, TBA SOFTBALL • The Lady Tritons (4-8) picked up a big 6-4 win against El Toro on March 22. Lauren Delgadillo went 4-for-3 with 3 RBI, a home run two stolen bases and two runs scored. The team then took on Canyon on March 24 and earned a 7-4 win. San Clemente next faced Tesoro on March 29. Next 7 days: April 3 vs. *Capo Valley, San Clemente Times March 29–April 4, 2012

With both teams vying for the top spot in the South Coast League, this game is sure to be a crowd pleaser that’s full of intensity. Info: www.sctritons.com

BOYS AND GIRLS SWIMMING • Both varsity levels faced El Toro March 20 before the girls team swam at the Southern Section Relays March 22 and 24. Next, the team regrouped to face Mission Viejo March 27. Next 7 days: April 5 at Trabuco Hills, 3:15 p.m.

By David Zimmerle

SCHS CHEERLEADERS HELP THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS • San Clemente High School cheerleaders Brooke Renard, Nicole Guillotte and Paige Augello founded Cheer Therapy for a special group of people who enjoy what cheerleading has to offer to their lives. Cheer Therapy is designed to generate mobility, conﬁdence and fun for children with special needs. “It’s all about building conﬁdence,” San Clemente High cheer mom Shannon Stier said in a news release. “[Cheer Therapy] will take you many places in life whether you are special needs or not.” On March 19, volunteers from the cheer squad joined several delighted girls and boys for the inaugural class. Together they learned fun exercises and culminated their session with a performance for very impressed friends and family. To attend a future Cheer Therapy Clinic or to learn more information about the program, contact Kathryn Renard at calikath@cox.net.

April 3, 5:45 p.m.

BOYS AND GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD • Both levels of the varsity track team went on to compete against San Juan Hills while hosting the Stallions in a Sea View League meet on March 28. Next 7 days: March 30-31 at Trabuco Invitational, TBA; April 4 at *Tesoro, 4 p.m.

The San Clemente High School cheerleading team recently started its Cheer Therapy program to assist children with special needs generate more mobility and confidence. Courtesy photo

3:30 p.m.; April 4-7 at Michelle Carew Tourney at Canyon. GOLF • The Tritons (0-1 SCL, 1-4-1) lost its first South Coast League match of the season 206-211 to Dana Hills on March 20. Channell Keishaw medaled on the round with an even 36 score. San Clemente next faced Tesoro on March 26. Next 7 days: April 3 vs. *Tesoro at Coto de Caza, 2:30 p.m.; April 4 vs. Corona del Mar at Newport Beach CC, 2:45 p.m.; April 5 vs. Laguna Beach at Talega, 3 p.m. BOYS LACROSSE • The Tritons (5-2) routed visiting El Toro, 18-7, on March 15 as senior midfielder Lucas Anderson had a career day, scoring five goals and adding three assists. Fellow senior and co-captain Jay Kassity added to his team-leading

points total with three goals and three assists while sophomore Peyton Garrett added four goals and one assist. Goalie Thomas Ahola notched four saves. The Tritons next faced Tesoro March 27 and also play at Mission Viejo on March 29. Next 7 days: March 31 vs. Great Oak at Vista Hermosa Sports Park, 2 p.m.; April 3 at *Dana Hills, 5:30 p.m.; April 5 vs. *El Toro at Serrano Middle School, 4:15 p.m. GIRLS LACROSSE • The Lady Tritons (0-1 SCL, 3-3) suffered a 14-4 loss to El Toro March 20 but bounced back with a 10-8 win on the road against Temecula Valley March 23. The team then went on to face Tesoro in South Coast League play March 27 before traveling to take on Mission Viejo March 29. Next 7 days: April 3 vs. *Dana Hills, 5:30 p.m.; April 5 vs. *El Toro, 5:30 p.m.

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BOYS TENNIS • The Tritons (2-0 SCL, 7-1) started South Coast League play on March 19. They narrowly got by Capo Valley, finishing the match tied 9-9, but winning on games by the final score of 81-75. Ryan Mariano had a big day on the court, sweeping his singles matches, 6-2, 6-1, 6-1. The team next traveled to take on Trabuco Hills March 20 before hosting Dana Hills March 22 and beating the Dolphins 13-5. San Clemente then went on to face Aliso Niguel March 27 before hitting the road for a match against Capo Valley March 29. Next 7 days: March 30-31 at Dana Hills Invitational, TBA; April 5 vs. *Trabuco Hills, 3 p.m. BOYS VOLLEYBALL • The Tritons (1-0 SCL, 12-2) rolled through Laguna Hills in a 3-0 win, beating the Hawks 25-18, 25-20 and 25-17. Lucas Yoder had a team-high 20 kills, Shane Hunt had 12 kills and Jack Yoder finished with a team-high 29 assists. San Clemente then faced San Juan Hills in its first South Coast League match of the season and defeated the Stallions 3-1, winning, 25-14, 25-16, 27-29 and 25-15. Lucas Yoder finished with 24 kills while Garret Costello finished with eight big blocks. The team then traveled to face Tesoro on March 27 before hosting Mission Viejo March 29. Next 7 days: April 3 at *Dana Hills, 5:45 p.m.; April 5 at *Laguna Hills, 6:15 p.m. www.sanclementetimes.com

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GROM OF THE WEEK Tommy Dolkas Age: 16, San Clemente High School Tommy Dolkas is in his second year of bodyboarding for the San Clemente High School surf team. With three wins so far this season, a great attitude and an impressive work ethic, he has become an important part of the team. “As our top bodyboarder Tommy is in the water more and competes the most,” said Coach John Dowell. “And as a junior he’s become a great leader to his teammates.” Tommy has also competed in four BIA contests in the past, winning one and placing in the other three. In school he is and A and B student whose favorite subject is history. Although Tommy has yet to decide what he’d like to study after high school, he wants to go to college in San Diego and is looking forward to traveling the world via a semester abroad program. Conditions permitting, Tommy surfs every day either at T Street or, his favorite break, Lasuens (Lost Winds). When the waves are small he enjoys spear fishing, riding a finless board called “The One,” listening to muTommy Dolkas. Photo by Andrea Swayne sic and hanging out with friends. Although very successful in contests, he’s more of a soul surfer. Being ranked doesn’t do as much for him as knowing what he is capable of. “I love challenging myself to go for bigger and better moves every time I go out,” Tommy said. “Riding waves is awesome. You can’t press pause, you just gotta go. It’s like mastering a part of nature that you have no control over.” —Andrea Swayne

And the Winner is…

San Clemente man wins Surfing Heritage contest By Andrea Swayne San Clemente Times

he votes have been tallied in the Surfing Heritage Foundation Museum’s “I Found it in the Archives” contest and the winner is Craig LeSueur of San Clemente for his entry, a story he titled “The Blue Machine.” The contest, inspired by a program started by The Society of American Archivists, asked entrants to submit stories or videos describing discoveries or newfound connections to surfing history made during a visit to the SHF museum. Four finalists were chosen then posted on the website for the public to vote on. For his winning entry LeSueur won a prize package that included SHF logo clothing and Rainbow sandals, surfing equipment, a magazine subscription, a year-long SHF membership and one year of free admission to the museum. Read LeSueur’s entry, then visit the museum at 110 Calle Iglesia in San Clemente to see the surfboard he wrote about and

Craig LeSueur won the Surfing Heritage Foundation “I Found it in the Archives” contest for his story about a board he discovered on a visit to the SHF museum. Courtesy photo

much more. For more information about the contest or SHF, call 949.388.0313 or log on to www.surfingheritage.org. SC THE BLUE MACHINE By Craig LeSueur A couple of months ago I went with a large group to the Surfing Heritage Founda-

tion and really enjoyed seeing their collection of vintage surfboards, paddleboards and other surf memorabilia. As I made my way through the exhibit, I was excited to come across several surfboards that were either shaped by or donated by Bob Cooper. Bob is my mom’s first cousin, and growing up I always heard about my mom’s famous cousin Bob. He moved to Australia many years ago, and I only remember meeting him once when he came here to the States to visit about 25 years ago. It was interesting to see the old surfboards that he collected over the years, that I’m sure would have been considered retro boards back when he got his hands on them. I was most interested in the Blue Machine, which is a 9’ 5” big, blue board that was shaped by Bob while he was living in Santa Barbara. When I read the plaque next to the Blue Machine, I noticed it was shaped with an asymmetrical fin set-up, and I was a little tempted to steal it, just to take it out for a few waves. I thought about it, and figured I wouldn’t get too far trying to run out the front door with a bright blue long board that weighs 25 pounds. I took several pictures of Bob’s boards and showed them off to my brothers who were stoked to see these old boards. I live right here in San Clemente and had no idea this incredible collection of surf history was just a couple of miles away from my house. About a year ago I came into contact with Bob’s son who lives in Australia, but travels here to the U.S. for

SURF FORECAST Water temp: 54-57˚F Water visibility and conditions: San Clemente: 6-10’ Poor; Catalina: 10-15’+ Fair Remarks: A fun combo of holding Northwest swell and modest South-Southwest swell prevails on Thursday. Surge is moderate and visibility is low, offering poor-fair diving conditions for select areas. Short range: Surf size is running 3-5’(waisthead high) for most better breaks on Thursday, with a few plus sets for top winter and combo exposures. Calm to light offshore winds offer clean, fair to good conditions through the morning. Northwest energy eases on Friday as a better new Southern Hemi swell builds in. Good exposures offer more 3-5’(waist-chest-head high) waves. Light morning winds continue for clean, generally fair to good conditions overall. Long range: More South-Southwest groundswell builds going into the weekend and modest WestNorthwest swell mix continues. Size for good exposures is running 4-6’ occ. 7’(shoulder-head high+ occ. 2’ overhead), with peaky shape and a few larger sets for combo exposures. Conditions look dicey over the weekend as a front moves through the region. Stay tuned to Surfline.com for updates.

work quite often. Next time he comes out to Southern California, I’ll be sure to bring him by the Surfing Heritage Foundation to check out Bob’s old boards.