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San Clemente Remembers Tony Carbonara Restaurateur leaves legacy of generosity and friendship E Y E O N S C / PAG E 5
Tony Carbonara was remembered this week as a man with a lust for life who generously gave of himself for his adopted home of San Clemente. Courtesy photo
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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO The San Juan Capistrano Open Space Foundation and Capistrano Animal Rescue Effort were joined by Mayor John Taylor and Councilman Larry Kramer during a groundbreaking ceremony for the Dr. Joe Cortese Dog Park on Wednesday, January 23. “My late husband would be beyond proud and it’s just one more way to bring the animal community together in our little town,” Goldee Cortese said. Dr. Joe Cortese passed away in 2008. Cortese was an active volunteer, serving more than 30 years with the Rotary Club. Grading work will begin this week and a chain-linked fence will be erected thereafter. Walkways, drainage and amenities, such as a shade structure, picnic tables, water fountains and a monument bearing a plaque will also be added. The park is projected to open in the beginning of summer.
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OC Dana Point Harbor officials announced last week that story poles for the proposed buildings included in the Harbor Revitalization Plan will be erected on January 31. The story poles will illustrate the ridgelines and peaks of the proposed commercial core and dry boat storage buildings. “This is a small step in the process toward finalizing our Coastal Development Permit application,” said Brad Gross, harbor director. “Public hearings are still a long way off and there will be ample notice given when such meetings are scheduled.” Specific construction designs must be completed and included in the application to the California Coastal Commission for a Coastal Development Permit. The $140 million Harbor Revitalization Plan has been in the works since 1997 and the Coastal Commission approved plans for land-side improvements in January of 2011.
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… the SONGS investigation?
WHAT’S NEW: Rules were laid out on Monday for the California Public Utilities Commission investigation into the year-long shutdown of the San Onofre plant. The commission is expected to determine whether or not utility customers should continue to pay for the non-operational nuclear generator. Plant owners Southern California Edison and San Diego Gas & Electric have argued that the commission is legally barred from ordering any reduction in rates, as a result of an extended outage, until the utility’s next rate review in 2015. And the utility companies maintain that even if refunds are required by the commission, customers would not see them until after the review. Edison and SDG&E have until February 25 to file legal briefs to address these issues. The ruling rejected requests—made individually by Edison and SDG&E—to completely redact information each utility deemed proprietary or confidential from public view. WHAT’S NEXT: The Commission will hold two public hearings scheduled for Thursday, February 21 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Costa Mesa Neighborhood Community Center, 1845 Park Ave., Costa Mesa on Edison’s response to the SONGS shutdown. A decision could be made by July. FIND OUT MORE: For the full story visit www.sanclementetimes.com. —Andrea Papagianis
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…The La Pata extension?
THE LATEST: After several years of false starts and delays, San Clemente and county San Clemente Times January 17–23, 2013
officials are confident that construction to close the La Pata gap between San Juan Capistrano and northeast San Clemente will begin later this year. City councilmember Lori Donchak told her colleagues last Tuesday that the county is currently anticipating breaking ground on the project in August. Harry Persaud of Orange County Public Works also indicated as much Tuesday. Persaud said funding for the project is not yet completely secure, but an application is in place for Measure 2 funding of approximately $10 million. Persaud said the indications he has received, based on the criteria used to score the proposal, is the project would be among the most likely to be funded.
share of the projected student population would likely be in Kindergarten through fifth grade, approximately 2,724 students. Holcomb said another 991 sixth-througheighth-grade students and 846 high school students are expected as well.
Assistant City Engineer Tom Bonigut stated that currently, he anticipated construction starting in early 2014, but said he expected the road to be completed by the time work began on the Pico interchange expansion.
WHAT’S NEXT: With district enrollment already exceeding capacity, it is likely that at least one new school would have to be constructed to accommodate the new influx, according to Holcomb. The best fit, he said, would be to construct, at the very least, a new K-8 school. The cost for constructing the school, assuming joint use of some facilities, which would lower the purchase cost of the land, was approximately $52 million.
FIND OUT MORE: See www.sanclementetimes.com for continuing updates. — JS
WHAT’S NEXT: If ground is broken this year, construction would likely last all of 2014 and into 2015, Donchak noted. Persaud said that due to staff turnover in San Juan Capistrano, he would meet with officials in that city to discuss any concerns with the project, especially as it related to equestrian trail access.
FIND OUT MORE: For the full story, see www.sanclementetimes.com — JS
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…CUSD and Rancho Mission Viejo?
THE LATEST: Representatives from Rancho Mission Viejo held the first of what will likely be several meetings with the Capistrano Unified School District Board of Trustees Monday to discuss the impacts of the first of two sections of development slated to begin occupancy or construction next year. Tim Holcomb, who previously served as an interim deputy superintendent with the district and now works with the developer, told the trustees that the lion’s
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…The I-5 Project and Vista Hermosa?
THE LATEST: Members of the public, as well as city officials, received an update Wednesday morning on plans for the widening of Interstate 5 and the Avenida Pico interchange. The first portions of the project, which could last until 2016, may begin construction later this year. Representatives from OCTA heard concerns about the safety of bike paths, soundwalls and safety issues created by the construction. WHAT’S NEXT: City officials also provided an update on the status of the Avenida Vista Hermosa to Pico surface connection. City Council member Jim Evert said the developer of the residential portion of Marblehead Coastal would need to complete some of the remaining infrastructure, including trails and parks, before construction could begin.
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…CUSD Refinancing?
THE LATEST: The Capistrano Unified School District’s decision to refinance its government bonds could not have come at a better time and will save the district and taxpayers more than anticipated, an analysis revealed last Wednesday. Lori Raineri, the district’s contracted public finance advisor, delivered the good news during a presentation to the board of trustees. Refinancing the district’s general obligation bonds, which were derived from a voter-approved measure in 1999, will save the district $7.46 million, or $650,000 annually, from 2013-2014 through 2025-2026. In October, savings were projected at $5.52 million—a 35 percent difference. The refinancing of Certificates of Participation, which are similar to a mortgage, will save the district $3.19 million, or $260,000 annually, over the same period. Both savings combined, the district could save $10.65 million. Raineri said savings were higher than projected because interest rates continued to fall, up until the bonds were sold. “This is masterful work,” Trustee Jim Reardon said. “I’ve seen a number of refinances around the county in municipalities. Nothing resembles this. The amount of money we’re saving is amazing.” FIND OUT MORE: For the full presentation, visit capousd.ca.schoolloop.com. —Brian Park www.sanclementetimes.com
EYE ON SC CITY AND COMMUNITY CALENDAR Thursday, January 31 Grief Support Group 1 p.m. A supportive group to help people cope with the loss of a loved one at the San Clemente Villas by the Sea. 660 Camino de Los Mares, San Clemente, 949.212.4105, drjane@agingmattersinc.com. Health Assessments Make an appointment at at the Dorothy Visser Senior Center for a free health assessment. 117 Ave. Victoria, San Clemente, 949.498.3322.
Sunday, February 3 Friends of the Library First-Sundayof-the-Month Sale 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The San Clemente Friends of the Library book sale with cookbooks, childrens, adventure, popular novels, biographies, history books and more. 242 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3493, www.ocpl.org. Free Income Tax Preparation 9 a.m.-noon. Family Assistance Ministries is offering free income tax preparation starting today for those who make $51,000 or less through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program at FAM’s Resource Center. 1030 Calle Negocio, 949.492.8477, www. family-assistance.org.
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SC Sheriff’s Blotter COMPILED BY VICTOR CARNO 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, January 28 SUSPICIOUS PERSON IN VEHICLE Calle Frontera, 2900 Block (8:35 a.m.) A call was received about a man sleeping in a white Honda hatchback for 30 minutes with his pants pulled down to his thighs. It was reported that the car was still running and the male was in his mid 30s with a gray hoodie pulled over his head.
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A man called in saying someone had hacked into his computer and demanded money in order to regain access to his own computer. DISTURBANCE Mariposa, 100 Block (7:43 p.m.) A hysterical woman called, asking for units to respond back because she was being attacked by her roommate, again. DISTURBANCE Avenida de la Estrella, 1500 Block (4:27 p.m.) A woman called the police stating that her sister had pushed her while she was carrying her 2-year-old child. Immediately after the incident, the informant locked herself in her bedroom with her young child and fiancé, while the sister left with her mother in a blue Subaru.
Saturday, January 26 DISTURBANCE Mar Escarpa, 4400 Block (10:48 p.m.) An anonymous caller let police know of an argument taking place between two female neighbors. According to the caller, the fight broke out after one of the neighbors threw an object at the other. SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Calle Real, 3900 Block (5:43 p.m.) A man called police because one of the tenants of a halfway house in his neighborhood
CITIZEN ASSIST Avenida Pelayo, 200 Block (10:08 p.m.)
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Tuesday, February 5
Clarence Lobo Elementary School in San Clemente, began implementation of the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program (OBPP) at their school this fall. The committee training was held October 4-5 with all teachers and staff fully trained in November. An overview presentation of the OBPP will be presented at the Community Forum for the Prevention of Bullying and Violence scheduled for February 7 in honor of San Clemente’s KindnesSCounts/ Blue Ribbon Week. This research-based school-wide “systems change” program has been used successfully in schools all over the country and around the world with positive results. This program is a long-term commitment consisting of school-wide, classroom, individual, parent and community components. As part of the program, students participate in weekly class meetings to learn about the effects of bullying, how to build a positive climate and peer relations. They also learn to respect differences and promote communication. For more information please contact Mary Fortmeier at maryfortmeier@ me.com or 949.300.3150.
Toastmasters 7 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Practice public speaking every Tuesday in a friendly and supportive atmosphere at the library, 242 Ave. Del Mar, 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, February 6 Planning Commission Meeting 6 p.m. Study session in Ocean View Conference Room; 7 p.m. regular meeting in Council Chambers. 100 Avenida Presidio, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.
Thursday, February 7 KindnesSCounts 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. The San Clemente Family of PTSAs and San Clemente Police Services presents its Community Partnership Forum for the Prevention of Bullying and Violence at the San Clemente Presbyterian Church. 119 N. Ave. De la Estrella, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org. San Clemente Times January 31–February 6, 2013
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City Hosting Shredding Event u The city of San Clemente will host a free shredding event Saturday, February 2, from 8 a.m. to noon at the City Yard, 390 Avenida Pico. There are no limits on the amount that can be shredded, but no newspapers, magazines, soiled or wet paper will be accepted. Papers with paper clips and staples will be accepted. For more information, call 949.498.9436.
San Clemente College Students Receive Dean’s List Recognition u Brennan Clinebell of San Clemente is among 648 students who made the Dean’s List at California Lutheran University for the fall semester. Clinebell is a sophomore criminal justice major. Students qualified for the fall Dean’s List by maintaining a 3.6 grade point average in their academic subjects. CLU is located in Thousand Oaks. Michael Scott Sickles of San Clemente was been named to the Dean’s List at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, for academic achievement during the fall semester. Sickles is an active duty military student seeking a bachelor’s degree in business
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CITIZEN ASSIST Via Cascadita, 2700 Block (2:09 p.m.) A man was seen sleeping on a couch inside the Salvation Army. The informant said the man wasn’t disturbing the peace and was in need of a place to stay. PETTY THEFT El Camino Real, 800 Block (1:04 p.m.) A man reported a woman was stealing cosmetics and brandy from Rite Aid while eating and drinking inside the business. The informant also told police the woman was wearing a colorful pink shirt and blue jeans and was in the store at the time of the call. DISTURBANCE El Camino Real, 2300 Block (9:33 a.m.) The manager of the Inn at Calafia Beach called in his girlfriend for disturbing the peace because she was trying to break up with him. He said that she tried running him over with her Ford Focus after they fought over who would keep their dog. DISTURBANCE Calle Camisa, 700 Block (1:46 a.m.) An informant called after overhearing five men discussing plans to beat up their neighbor, who lives above them. The caller said the men were wearing black hoodies.
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Investment Advisory Committee Meeting 6 p.m. City Hall, Oceanview Conference Room. 100 Avenida Presidio, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.
Clarence Lobo Elementary Piloting Anti-Bullying Program
was regularly looking into people’s homes while sweeping water off the roof.
administration. Dean’s List recognition is given to those students whose grade point average is 3.2 or higher with no grade below a C for the previous semester’s work. The Citadel is located in Charleston, S.C. Ashley Roseboom and Natasha Roseboom have earned Dean’s List recognition at Rocky Mountain College in Billings, Mont. The list includes students who earned a 3.6—4.0 grade point average. Thomas Barnes, Elizabeth Griffin and Zachary Petersen, all of San Clemente, have been named to the Dean’s List at Loyola Marymount University for the Fall 2012 semester. Students named to the Dean’s list have completed 15 semester hours at LMU and earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or better. Additionally, a student must have completed all of his or her courses and never received an “F” in any course. Andrea Sanders of San Clemente was named to the Fall 2012 Dean’s List at Taylor University. Full-time students are named to the Dean’s List when they have earned a GPA of 3.6 or higher for the term and taken at least 12 hours of classes. Taylor University is an interdenominational liberal arts university of evangelical faith located in Upland, Ind. www.sanclementetimes.com
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SC Mourns: Carbonara Leaves Legacy of Generosity The passing of Del Mar restaurateur leaves major void By Jim Shilander San Clemente Times
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an Clementeans turned out in large numbers Tuesday to honor one of the city’s most beloved citizens. Tony Carbonara, the owner of Carbonara’s Trattoria on Avenida Del Mar, died last Thursday after suffering a stroke the previous day. He was 59 years old. His passing has led to an outpouring of grief in the city for a man described by nearly everyone who had come to know him as one of the most generous people they had ever met. A standing-room only crowd filled Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church for Carbonara’s funeral mass Tuesday, followed by hundreds more who celebrated his life with his family at the Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, one of Carbonara’s favorite spots in the city. “Every person who was there he touched in some way,” daughter Christina Carbonara said of the turnout to honor her father. “Everyone in that church had a story about Dad.” Carbonara was born in Bari, Italy in 1953 and came to the United States as a teenager. His family settled into an Italian neighborhood in Chicago. While in high school, Carbonara met his wife, Mary, an Irish newcomer to the neighborhood. The two later married and had two daughters, Christina, and Michelle. Carbonara, who worked in construction, came to San Clemente in 1989, to assist his sister Tina in building the restaurant that now bears the family name. It wasn’t supposed to be a permanent move. Upon seeing the city, friend Rick Anderson said in his eulogy, that changed. “It was love at first sight,” Anderson told the assembled crowd. With that, Carbonara called his wife and daughters and told them they were moving to Southern California. Christina recalled that she was heartbroken at the time, since she was in junior high school, but the family, like their father, quickly embraced the city they came to call home. Former city clerk Myrna Erway said there wasn’t a single person in San Clemente whom so many held so dear. “I can honestly say I’ve never seen such an outpouring of love as with Tony,” Erway said. “He did so much for every organization. He made it about everyone else. How could you not love him? I don’t know that there are many people who didn’t know him.” Nearly everyone at the Casa Romantica event seemed to have a story about Carbonara’s generosity—a check picked up for a service member and his wife before his deployment, helping a customer with the rent for the month or a kind word for a family member. San Clemente Times January 31–February 6, 2013
Hundreds packed both Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church and the Casa Romantica Tuesday to remember the life of San Clemente restaurateur Tony Carbonara. Carbonara’s family vowed to continue his legacy at his restaurant and the city. Courtesy Photo
Last week’s story on Carbonara’s passing engendered a good deal of comments at www.sanclementetimes.com. Some examples: From Cathleen Walker: “Dear Mary and family, I have tears streaming down my face as I reply to the sudden loss for all us, of our one-of-a-kind dear Tony. I am in Ecuador, South America, and if I could be there to give you a heartfelt hug I would. So you see, truly your loss is felt around the world. Wish I could be there to do the dishes for the endless stream of people that will be with you during this time. There are no words to fully express the appreciation for all that the Carbonara family has done and meant to this community. I know in my heart you will keep on this rich tradition! All my love, Cathleen Walker.” From Billy, Barb and Kelly Bradley of Billy’s Meats: “After 23 years of working side by side in the Del Mar Plaza, we will miss Tony coming in every day just to talk about different things. He was a great guy and will be missed by all. Mary, Christine and Michelle and all his family, you are all in our prayers. RIP Tony.” Former mayor Joe Anderson said Carbonara’s force of personality drew people to him, and it helped him lead the charge to turn downtown San Clemente from a sleepy area that closed after dusk to a hot spot for fine dining. “He was a real anchor for the business community on Del Mar,” Anderson said. “That drew people to him, and he was a great and open leader of people.” Anderson also noted Carbonara’s generosity with a number of area organizations and civic groups, such as the Downtown Business Association, San Clemente Chamber of Commerce and Casa Romantica. “He gave it his all. He was always willing to go above and beyond what was expected of a person. And he imparted a lot of energy to any event he attended,” Anderson said.
Bob Novello, the executive director of Fisherman’s Restaurant and Bar, and a friend of Carbonara’s since he arrived in the city, said his friend’s generosity was born out of his Italian heritage. “It was his love of family, what the Italians call ‘La Familia.’ And Tony treated everyone like family,” Novello said. “If someone needed anything he was always there.” Novello recalled instances where Carbonara willingly covered full receptions or events for less fortunate people, and arranged for his suppliers and other restaurants to help. “He was the best,” Novello said. During his eulogy, Anderson noted that his friend’s sense of generosity knew no bounds. “He could have been a much richer man if he hadn’t given so much away,” Ander-
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son said. “He measured his wealth in family and friends. And he died a billionaire.” Christina said that the side the public saw of their father was essentially the same as the man his family got to see at home. “He worked so hard to make sure we were taken care of,” she said. “He was our rock. And he kept traditions alive.” These included traditional Italian Christmas Eves and Christmases, and big weddings for herself and sister Michelle. And, as many others pointed out, Christina said her father didn’t know how to say “no” to his family, as he couldn’t to others in town who needed help. The day before Carbonara suffered the stroke that sent him to the hospital, Christina said her father popped over for dinner, sneaking sweets to his grandchildren despite their mothers having forbidden it. She was grateful, she said, that her children had gotten the opportunity to know their grandfather. “My boys will have the best memories of him,” she said. Friends who gathered at Carbonara’s the night he passed away said much the same. Peggy Vance, the executive director of the San Clemente Ocean Festival, said the city had rarely had a greater supporter. “Tony is everybody’s friend,” Vance said. “His heart was bigger than anybody’s. I can’t imagine San Clemente without Tony. His generosity was beyond measure. His love for his family and his community were unsurpassed. I’m going to miss him a lot. There’s definitely going to be a void.” Tom McKeown got to know Carbonara the way many in San Clemente had, by meeting him at his restaurant. McKeown said he and his wife stopped in the first week it was open. “We got to be very good friends,” McKeown said. “Tony is Mr. San Clemente. He has done so much for this city, just by being a sponsor for so many events. He just constantly gives. He always has. This is very much a Carbonara’s evening. There are a lot of people having a good time, good food and a lot of noise.” Christina said she understood that it will be difficult, if not impossible to fill the hole created by the passing of her father. While delivering her own eulogy for her father, Christina said she and her family would do their best to try and carry on Tony’s legacy. “I have been so blessed to work side by side with him for many years. I will do my best, we will do our best, to carry on his legacy,” she said. What she hoped, she said, was that the people of San Clemente took her father’s example to heart. “I hope that people will take little bit of Tony and make him part of their lives.” SC www.sanclementetimes.com
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ur little hamlet by the sea was dealt a wicked triple sucker punch this week with the news of the passing of three of its special sons. Tony Carbonara, Norb Garrett the gregarious and hugely giving restaurateur, Ben Villa, the football coach who always seemed to find the very best in every kid he coached, and Edward Lesneski, the patriarch of the funeral home that has played host to so many important moments in the lives of San Clemente’s families, all died and their deaths have saddened our community. All three men have touched this
it on the menu; he said he’d save it just for me. My son couldn’t believe Tony made the dish just for us. To be honest, I can’t imagine a San Clemente without Tony Carbonara. He was omnipresent. He was a great champion of this town. Just as his restaurant sits in the heart of San Clemente, so will Tony’s legacy. I know we all will truly miss him. I got to know Coach Villa through football at San Clemente High School. As assistant on the freshman football team, he was a man who dedicated himself to helping young men find the best in themselves. He helped to teach young men to believe that they could be great, that if they worked together as a team, fought hard, defended
community in similar ways, by giving of themselves to help make us all better and stronger. In Tony Carbonara, I had a true friend. The owner of Carbonara Trattoria Italiana on Avenida Del Mar, Tony always had a smile to greet you. Always. I once commented, while dining with my son in Tony’s always welcoming restaurant, that as much as I loved his spaghetti carbonara I wished he’d make a cannelloni dish since he was the only one who I thought could pull it off. Thirty minutes later, he emerged from the kitchen and delivered to our table the most sumptuous cannelloni dish I’d ever had. Of course he didn’t charge me for it. I told him he should put
each other and believed, they could conquer anything. Coach Villa impacted the lives of many of San Clemente’s young men and families over his years coaching youth and high school football. I didn’t know Edward Lesneski very well, but met him on a few occasions. Few businesses touch as many lives as that of a mortuary, and since 1968 the Lesneski Mortuary has been serving this community and helping it through its most trying, emotional times. His children will keep his legacy intact. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the families and friends of these distinguished men who served our community so well. SC
Letters to the Editor ONE YEAR AGO TODAY WE ESCAPED A MAJOR DISASTER GARY HEADRICK, San Clemente
On January 31, 2012, San Onofre announced an emergency shutdown due to the detection of radiation leaking from the newly replaced steam generators in Unit 3. What was thought to be a minor incident at the time could lead to the permanent closure of this troubled nuclear power plant. Interestingly, it was originally designed to last until 2013, but Edison was granted an extension by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to operate until 2022. Inspections revealed that the minor pinhole leak from one of thousands of heat transfer tubes was due to a major design flaw, leading to excessive vibration. Eventually, more than 1,000 tubes were plugged due to highly unusual wear. Upon testing some tubes that appeared more worn than others, eight of them actually burst at pressures lower than they should have been able to withstand. Had just one of those tubes burst while San Clemente Times January 31–February 6, 2013
in full operation it may have unleashed radioactive water under 2,200 pounds per square inch of pressure in a whipping action, colliding with other tubes, causing them to burst in a cascading effect that would have been catastrophic. Thanks to cool heads and good fortune, a nuclear disaster potentially worse than Japan’s was avoided. A year later, our gratitude for our safety is overshadowed by massive layoffs at the plant. Dedicated and loyal employees who managed to keep us safe all these years are being discarded while those responsible for poor decisions leading to this debacle continue to be rewarded with salaries in the millions of dollars. In recognition of the first anniversary of San Onofre being shut down, San Clemente Green is holding an event this Saturday at the Community Center from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., striking a careful balance between celebration and compassion for those who will lose jobs. Actor and devoted environmentalist Ed Begley Jr. will be sharing his own experience with
alternative energy sources. He will be followed by Steve Bender, President of the U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce, who will talk about the green jobs that are currently available and those that are on the near horizon. Pizza, beer and wine will be served with music being provided by the Kalama Brothers. Pre-purchase tickets online at nosano.bpt.me for $10 or pay $15 at the door (includes your first slice and a drink). I hope you’ll join us for an enjoyable and informative evening regarding a topic that we should all be following closely. Soon, the NRC will be deciding if Edison can restart at 70 percent power for five months to see if it leaks radiation without first fixing the problem. The last chance for the public to be heard about this proposed experiment will be on February 12, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Capo Beach Church. Please attend to let Edison and the NRC know that it is not okay to gamble with our lives and property values, especially considering the fact that having San Onofre out of service has not caused any
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CORRECTION: Last Week’s Best of San Clemente People’s Choice Ole Award issue contained information for “Best Jeweler” that could be misinterpreted. Owner Rick Dunning has provided clarification: “As one of the leading engagement ring suppliers in the area, Paradise has now won best jeweler five straight years. Our second hand gold and jewelry buying business is ‘over the top.’ We pay customers very high prices for the jewelry, Rolexes and coins that are brought in to us. Good service, integrity and low prices are always evident at Paradise Jewelers.” blackouts for a year now. See www.facebook.com/sanclementegreen for details. To submit a letter to the editor for possible inclusion in the paper, e-mail us at letters@ sanclementetimes.com. San Clemente Times reserves the right to edit reader-submitted letters for length and is not responsible for the claims made or the information written by the writers. Please limit your letters to 350 words. www.sanclementetimes.com
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LIGHT THE WAY SPONSORS SAN CLEMENTE VILLAS BY THE SEA SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC WHEENK! PHYSICAL THERAPY
GOAL-SETTERS SPONSORS FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK RBF CONSULTING
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LIVE AUCTION SPONSORS DR. KENT & LAURIE ADAMSON DON & KAREN BROWN
SILENT AUCTION SPONSORS GRIFFIN OPTOMETRIC GROUP
WINE SPONSOR THE ALTER FAMILY
OPPORTUNITY DRAWING SPONSOR
Bob & Cathy Adams Dr. Kent & Laurie Adamson Adele’s Cafe Bernard A. Allen, Attorney At Law Yvonne Alvarado Lupe Alvarez Angels Baseball Club Aquaman Pool & Spa Service/Repairs Arcade Camera John Archambault, Author ASAP Appliance Repair Awards ‘N More Bataleon Snowboards Beach Front Liquor Big O Tires Bill Metzger Plumbing Billabong Kelly Bojarski Bonded Dry Cleaners & Laundry Tom & Claudine Bovich Alessia Botturi, Sommelier Gary Bridge Glenn & Mary Brosche Don & Karen Brown Brush Salon / Barry Wolvin Drs. Carla Bryant & Tricia Williams, DDS, Family Dentistry Tyler & Karen Bryson Mike & Sue Burke Café 207 Camino Veterinary Clinic Camp Bow Wow of San Clemente Camp Pendleton Paintball Park Mike & Margaret Campbell Vic & Tawnie Campbell Carbonara Trattoria Italiana Casino San Clemente Caterina’s / Peter & Josie Reitkerk Greg Cecchi The Cellar Chronic Taco City of San Clemente Jeff Clark Marty & Stefanie Colombatto Bill & Lynn Conlan Christopher Coon, Sommelier Brad & Sandy Corbin Costco of SJC Creative Images Earle Curtice & Jody Gunderson Cycle Werks San Clemente Scott Dahl Daisy Shoppe Dana Point Hardware Dana Wharf Sportfishing Daniel Paul Salon / Bob Hannis
Dick & Sharon Davidson Bud Davis, Tennis Pro Cheryl Ann De Long De Nault’s Hardware & Home Centers Ruth De Nault De Palma Enterprises DEI Holdings Delanty Studio & Gallery Kathryn Stovall Dennis, Artist Dewey’s TV & Home Appliances Tom & Mary Jo Doherty Don Roberto Jewelers Andrew & Lori Donchak Wallace E. Duesler Nancy Egan, Artist Norman & Loraine Eisenbeisz El Niguel Country Club Enterprise Rent-A-Car San Clemente Estrella Veterinary Hospital Heather Estus Jim Everett J.T. Ezell, Glass Artist John & Maggie Ezell Farmers & Merchants Bank Firewire Surfboards Fisherman’s Restaurant & Bar Flair Lighting Fletcher Jones Motorcars Flow Sports Flowers & Friends of San Clemente Gail Fox, PartyLite Consultant Jesus Garcia, Artist Mike & Karen Garza Goeff Glenn Photography & Painting Go Country 105 FM Golden Nugget Green Dermatologic Medical Group Don Hansen Hanson’s Market Doug & Nina Healy Highland Ink Holley’s Tire Service Mary C. Holt, Artist Iva Lee’s Jay’s Car Repair Jay’s Catering Jet Blue Airways Jewels to You by Garton International Kelly’s Hallmark Shop Kimberly’s Flowers KinetiCore Pilates Therapy Kona Ice Krikorian Premiere Theatres La Costa Resort & Spa
Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa Lake Forest Limousines Scott G. Lamming, DDS Las Golondrinas Mexican Food Levendi Winery Col. Denny Lindeman, USMC (ret.) Lorin Backe Photography Los Angeles Dodgers Lost Enterprises Luciana’s Ristorante Luna Landscape Jeremy Madrid Bob & Julie Mangino Tom & RoseMarie McCool Minart’s Boutique The Mole Hole Molly Bloom’s Irish Bar & Restaurant Montebellow Container Corporation Nauman Electric Sherman Nekritz New Era Cap Co. Nic’s Vacuum & Small Appliances NickCo Hospitality Group Oakley, Inc. Ocean Minded Orange County Fire Fighters Station 50 Original Olamendi’s Mexican Restaurant Pacific Coast Veterinary Hospital Papa Murhpy’s Take ‘N’ Bake Pizza Paradise Designs, Inc. Gerry & Pat Pardoen Dr. David & Pat Perkowski Dave & Marcy Peter Petit Bonhomme Pick Up Stix Plantlife Natural Body Care Plum Precious Antiques & Estate Jewelry Dr. Karen Potter, DDS Dr. Phil & Lorraine Potter PRP Wine International Quiksilver Rainbow Sandals Larry & Karlena Rannals RBF Consulting Dr. John Redmond, DDS, MS Dr. Ron & Margaret Redmond Rip Curl RJ’s Cafe Jeff Roos Russell Stationers Sage Salon & Spa / Cynthia Baharestani Sage Salon & Spa / Steven Barnes
Sage Salon & Spa / Carolyn Gallegos Sage Salon & Spa / Julie Nguyen Sage Salon & Spa / Lydia Rosenberger Anthony & John Salcido Salon Incognito Salon Raffine Nicholas Salvati, D.M.D. San Clemente Balloons San Clemente Chamber of Commerce San Clemente Journal San Clemente Optometry / Dr. David J. Nota San Clemente Wine Company San Diego Chargers Sandbox Helmets Stan & Sheri Schrofer Shadetree Automotive The Sheckler Foundation Shirt Graphics Shore Gardens Nursery Louise Skeffington Kelly Slater The Soco Group Snow Valley Mountain Resort Kate Snow, Artist Sonny’s Pizza & Pasta South Coast Distributing Ste. Michelle Wine Estates / Kyle Twitchell Studio B / Jen Keller Surfin’ Donuts The Surfer’s Journal Surfline T. Patterson Surf Shop & SUP’R Girl Michael & Tamara Tatich Teavana Tequila’s Mexican Grill Tara Thole TOMS Tony’s Locksmith Tooker Vacation Properties True Grits School Uniforms Twisted Bindings Urban Bicycle Outfitters Mark Van Dam, Artist Victoria Market & Liquor Village Book Exchange VIP Pet Spa Volcom Walmart Jim & Daria Waples Waterman Design Wheenk! Physical Therapy George Yarbrough Zula Nyala Group
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SPECIAL CONTRIBUTOR EXCHANGE CLUB OF SAN CLEMENTE We extend GREAT thanks to Preston Payton, Boys & Girls Club Teen Youth of the Year, his mother, Karen Payton, Jeremy Holeman, students from San Clemente High School, and members of the Boys & Girls Club’s Torch Club & Junior Staff for their dedicated and enthusiastic support of our event!
Allen & MaryAnn Colby Bill & Lynn Conlan Doug & Nancy Coward Doug & Lois Faist Bill & Nonie Fickling Mark & Kim Graham
John & Jan Grazer Hobie Surf Shop Ted & Eileen James Raoul & Peggy Jiura Randy & Barbara Keim Ike & Emile Leighty
TABLE SPONSORS Don & Karen Brown • CR&R Incorporated • Andrew & Lori Donchak Dr. Eric Johnson, DDS • Harcourts Distinctive Coast Properties Mary Holt • Bob & Nancy Hunt / Keller Williams Realty Pacific Quartz & Mark Optics • Stan Schrofer & Associates, Architect Justin & Sandy Scopaz • Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Inc.
Joe & Gene Lesky Raima Pert Stu & Judi Phillips Virginia Pillsbury Dr. Phil & Lorraine Potter Jim & Georgia Sabin
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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
HEART HEALTHY VALENTINE COOKING CLASS 6:30 p.m. Organic and glutenfree cooking class with Chef Caroline Cazaumayou at Antoine’s Cafe. $65 each; includes recipes, dinner and a glass of wine. 218 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.1763, www.antoinescafe.com.
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ALO 8 p.m. The Coach House. Tickets $16-$18. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com. NATHAN JAMES AND BACK PORCH BLUES 9 p.m. BeachFire. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.
friday
ACOUSTIC EIDOLON 7:30 p.m. Live duo plays as part of the Lord of the Strings concert series at the Dana Point Community House. Tickets $30. 24642 San Juan Ave., Dana Point, 949.842.2227, www.lordofthestringsconcerts.com.
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AROUND THE WORLD TASTING WITH WINEBOW 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Special wine tasting at SC Wine Company. $15 includes seven wines, cheese and chocolate. 212 ½ Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com SONIC PARK 9 p.m. Live music at Goody’s Tavern. 206 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.3400, www.goodystavern.com. THE FREMONTS 7:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Live music at Iva Lee’s. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2855, www.ivalees.com. WINE AND MUSIC CRUISE 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Dana Wharf’s cruise on a luxury catamaran with wine, snacks, music and more. Tickets $49. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com. San Clemente Times January 31–February 6, 2013
AT THE MOVIES: ‘THE IMPOSSIBLE’ A STORY OF SURVIVAL One of the more unexpected nominations this award season is Naomi Watts for Best Actress for The Impossible. Though not as talked about as co-nominees Jennifer Lawrence or Jessica Chastain, Watts still delivers a grueling physical performance and deserves the recognition she’s been receiving, as is the rest of Juan Antonio Bayona’s cinematic recounting of the Thailand tsunami in 2004. Based on a real horrific episode of a Spanish family (changed to English on film), The Impossible begins with a family of five who travel to East Asia for the holidays and stay at a beachside resort for the vacation. Only a day later, the biggest tsunami ever recorded hits land and separates the mother (Watts) and oldest son (Tom Holland) from the father (Ewan McGregor) and youngest sons (Samuel Joslin © 2012 Summit Entertainment, LLC. All rights reserved. and Oaklee Pendergast). Watts, considered one of the best actresses of her generation, brutally deals with the after effects of the storm in the film, moving viewers to cringe and cry for her. McGregor and Holland’s stories are emotionally heartbreaking as well, though underrated, with McGregor’s performance worthy enough for a Best Supporting Actor nomination he missed out on. The Impossible visually captures and frightens the audience with the real life force of nature, prompting many to thoughts of appreciation for life and loved ones. —Megan Bianco
saturday
NOSANO 2013 CELEBRATION 6 p.m. The first Annual “NoSanO Celebration: 1 Year Without San Onofre” featuring Ed Begley, Jr., music, speakers, food and more at the San Clemente Community Center. $10-$15. 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente, 949.218.4051, www.sanonofresafety.org.
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TEE OFF FOR DOGS EVENT 7 a.m.-11 a.m. The 1st Annual 5K race / six-legged 2K Walk at Salt Creek Beach Park to help raise funds for guide dogs for the visually impaired. Entry fees $35-$50. www.teeofffordogs.org. ROTARY-CARE CAR SHOW 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Annual fundraiser event at the San Juan Capistrano Community Center Sports Park supporting local Charities and Capistrano Animal Rescue Effort. $2-$5. 25925 Camino Del Avion, 949.661.3594, www.sjcrotary.org. RUNWAY FASHION SHOW LUNCHEON 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Benefit at Bella Collina Towne & Golf Club with a fashion show, silent auction, lunch and special guests including “Project Runway” all stars and “The Real Housewives of Orange County.” 200 Avenida La Pata, San Clemente, 949.498.6604, www.bellacollinagolf.com. 24 HOUR CREATIVE 8 p.m. A theatrical challenge at Camino Real Playhouse for six writers, six directors and many brave actors who’ve created an evening of theater in just 24 hours—see what they pull together this night only. $18-$28. 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.489.8082, www.caminorealplayhouse.org. JASON PEARSON SOLO PAINTING EXHIBITION 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Local San Clemente artists has an art exhibition opening event at the Art Cube Gallery. 266 Forest Ave., Laguna Beach, www.ArtCubeGallery.com.
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80S SUPER BOWL PARTY 8 p.m. Flock of 80’s playing live after the game at StillWater. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.danapointstillwater.com.
SUPERBOWL CELEBRATION III 1:30 p.m. Fundraising event at the Mission Viejo Country Club featuring prizes, music, food, drawings and suctions, and coverage of the Super Bowl. Free admission. 26200 Country Club Dr., Mission Viejo,949.667.1436, www.gen-give.com. Page 8
VILLAGE ARTS FAIRE 9 a.m.-3 p.m. More than 60 vendors have arts, crafts and other items along Avenida Del Mar in San Clemente. Put on by The Downtown Business Association the first Sunday of the month. More info, 949.218.5378, www.villagesanclemente.org. ORANGE COUNTY HEART WALK 6:30 a.m. The American Heart Association fundraising walk at the Disneyland Resort. Minimum donation $50. 1313 S Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, 949.856.3555, www.ocheartwalk.org.
monday
SC ART ASSOCIATION WINTER SHOW 12 p.m.-4 p.m. Art show in the gallery at the SC Community Center. 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.492.7175, www.scartgallery.com.
tuesday
BENNY / FLAMENCO 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Live music at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.
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SOCIAL DISTORTION 8 p.m. Legendary punk band at House of Blues Anaheim for the final time. $30. 1530 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, 714.778.2583, www.hob.com.
wednesday
STORY TIME FOR CASA KIDS 10 a.m. Stories for kids ages 3-5 at Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens. Free. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.
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WINE DINNER AT VINE 7 p.m. Four-course food and wine pairing at Vine. 211 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2791 , www.vinesanclemente.com. PLANT GALLS AND THEIR INDUCERS 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Speaker Dr. Peter Bryant will discuss his recent research on local gall insects at The Reserve/Richard and Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy. Call for info and directions, 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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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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SCHS Senior Will be in Super Bowl Ad Twitter contest leads to featured role By Jim Shilander San Clemente Times
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an Clemente High School senior Karina Rose White will get to be a part of the biggest television event of the year this Super Bowl Sunday. White, 17, will be a part of a Lincoln car advertisement which will air during the game (White said she’d been told not to say when). The advertisement is part of a campaign called “#SteertheScript,” which allowed ordinary people to pitch ideas for scenarios for the ad via Twitter. The company partnered with television host Jimmy Fallon for the campaign, and White, a fan of Fallon’s show, had an idea. White said the idea presented was supposed to be about a true experience they had driving. White said she knew just the story. “My sister and I were driving past an
alpaca farm,” White said. All of a sudden, she said, two alpacas were out on the road, having escaped from the ranch. She tweeted that this was “an Alpaca-lypse.” The company contacted Karina to let her know that they might be interested in the idea, then let her know that she’d been selected. Two weeks ago, she went out to Thousand Oaks to film a portion of the ad on an alpaca farm. Karina’s Twitter handle (@karinarosewhite) will appear on the sign for the alpaca farm as a part of the ad. Interestingly, Karina noted that it was only after she’d been selected and was preparing to be in the ad that Lincoln realized she was a minor, and needed a parent’s release to participate. Her mother, Laurie White, gave her the permission. She’ll be the only minor in the ad. Karina said she’s planning on going to college next year and is looking to pursue
Karina White of San Clemente on the set for the Super Bowl ad she’ll be appearing in this Sunday. A true-life experience with a pair of alpacas led her to suggest an alpaca themed experience for the ad. Courtesy photo
writing. She’s participated before in some of Fallon’s other Twitter-based bits, but the Lincoln campaign was the biggest by far, she said. Mother Laurie White said this oppor-
tunity sets her daughter up well for her future goals. “Ultimately what she wants to do is comedy writing, so this is absolutely perfect,” she explained.” SC
‘PROJECT RUNWAY’ COMING TO SAN CLEMENTE Charity event raising funds for foundations tied to the British Royal Family By Jim Shilander San Clemente Times
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ashion stars will be coming to San Clemente Saturday in support of a good and royal cause. Former participants from the television show Project Runway will be putting their best fashion foot forward at Bella Collina Towne & Golf Club. The “Royal Fashion Show” will include a “trunk show” that will feature work by a number of past “All Star” designers on the Lifetime show, as well as a runway show featuring entries from all over the world San Clemente Times January 31–February 6, 2013
and awards ceremony. The event is raising money to support two charities. Pink Ribbons Crusade, which is a breast cancer charity that raises money for cancer research by utilizing a traveling exhibit of historic memorabilia of the British Royal Family, including a number of dresses owned by Princess Diana; and Sentebale, is the personal charity of Prince Harry, which supports children who are suffering from the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the African nation of Lesotho. The event lasts from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and will be hosted by San Diego news anchor Kimberly Hunt. Cast members of
The Real Housewives of Orange County will also be in attendance. Organizer Carol Bertolino said the event was initially to be held on the Queen Mary, which is docked at Long Beach, but the ship was not available due to a scheduling conflict. After looking at potentially doing the event in either San Diego or in Los Angeles, Bertolino said, Bella Collina provided accessibility for more people interested in making their way to the event. “Doing it in Orange County just made so much sense,” Bertolino said. “We wanted to make it accessible to all of Southern
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California.” The runway fashion show will include a number of fashion designers from across the world, including Angola, Canada, India, Pakistan, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Switzerland and the United Kingdom, as well as the United States. The show will be judged by the Project Runway designers. The winner will receive a weekend vacation on the Queen Mary, and their dress will be displayed the entrance of the Diana fashion exhibition. For more information on the exhibition, or for tickets, visit http://royaldressdesigncompetition.eventbrite.com. SC www.sanclementetimes.com
2013 Festival of Whales Coloring Contest
Every child who enters
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Whale Watching or Fishing Ticket for kids 9 & under ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN MARCH 13, 2013
GRAND PRIZE Let the seagulls sing you to sleep… with a one-night beach get-a-way for a family of four in a Ocean View Suite, at the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Doheny Beach in beautiful Dana Point, CA. A warm DoubleTree chocolate chip cookie at check-in is the hotel’s promise of a warm and caring experience. IN ADDITION, Breakfast for four at Proud Mary’s in the Dana Point Harbor! And a whale watching trip for four from Dana Wharf Sportfishing!
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Contest is open to all children ages 9 and under. Two free kids with one paid adult. All entries must be received by March 13, 2013 for judging. Dana Point Times, San Clemente Times, The Capistrano Dispatch and Dana Wharf Sportfishing assume no responsibility for lost or late entries. All completed entries will receive one free kids tickets with one paid adult ticket, complaints of the Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Whale Watching, mailed to the address on the contest entry. We do not accept the tickets on any group outing, and no copies are valid. The grand prize winner will be contacted by telephone. Some entries will be displayed around Dana Point Harbor during the 2013 Festival of Whales. The Grand Prize entry will be displayed at Dana Wharf Sportfishing. Contest entries will become the property of Dana Wharf Sportfishing and cannot be returned. Employees of Picket Fence Media, Dana Wharf Sportfishing and their families are not eligible to win. All winners are responsible for taxes and applicable fees. All parents/legal guardians of the winners will be required to verify identity through a signed affidavit, social security number and valid driver’s license. Contest void where prohibited. Entry into this contest will serve as entrant’s agreement of the above contest rules. Coloring contest winner will be announced at the Festival of Whales Concert Sunday, March 10th at Baby Beach.
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NSSL KICKS OFF 2013 SKATE SEASON January 25 marked the start of the National Scholastic Skateboarding League’s 2013 season. Bernice Ayer Middle School and San Clemente High participated in the first round event held at Quicksilver’s Door 33. Bernice Ayer had a successful first round and took home the first place overall middle school team award. Kane Sheckler, Hayden Johnson, Mateo Rael and Zach Traverrite were among the Bernice Ayer skaters who made it to the finals. Chance Power took home third place in the bowl contest and Traverrite placed third in street. San Clemente High took care of business, sending four riders to the finals and won second place overall in the high school team division. James Whelan, Aidan
Sarjeant, Iain Dickie and Griffin Crane all made it to the finals. Crane finished first in bowl while his teammate, Dickie, finished second in street. Shorecliffs will get in on the action this week and compete in another event at Door 33. Round 2 of the season will be next month at the Volcom Outdoor event. Third year coach David Gulotta has been coaching the San Clemente High team as well as Bernice Ayer in years past and was recently asked to coach Shorecliffs, putting him in charge of all three San Clemente based teams. —Steve Breazeale
Longtime Triton Coach and Friday Night Live Broadcaster, Ben Villa, Dies at 70 Longtime city engineer was a fixture at SCHS events By Steve Breazeale San Clemente Times
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en Villa, longtime freshman football coach at San Clemente High School and color commentator for the Friday Night Live football broadcast, passed away at Saddleback Memorial Hospital at the age of 70 on January 25. Villa is survived by his ex-wife Dorothy Villa, his two daughters, Samantha Leigh Veague and Jennifer Jordan-Villa; step-daughter and son, Leslie Martin and Deron Warner; along with his granddaughters, Emma, Valentina, Brittany, Madison, and McKenna. Villa was born on December 27, 1942 in Oxnard. He attended Oxnard High and later graduated from Cal-Poly San Luis Obispo. Villa, who worked as a consulting civil engineer, loved to coach. His roots in the San Clemente youth sports scene and San Clemente High School sports programs run deep. Richard Corder, Villa’s friend and colleague of 33 years, first met Villa in 1979. The two immediately hit it off and began coaching junior All-American football alongside one another in San Juan Capistrano. When Corder became a freshman football coach at San Clemente High, he reached out to Villa to come along with him. For the next 20 years the two would be a coaching tandem, handling the task of molding the freshman coming into the Triton football program. “Ben did an outstanding job coaching and was so caring. He really, really loved working with the kids at the freshman level,” Corder said. “He was just an outstanding coach... He worked real hard with all of the kids to make sure they
San Clemente Times January 31–February 6, 2013
Ben Villa, right, and longtime friend and colleague Richard Corder, middle, along with William Edwards provided Triton football fans with live, online streaming game coverage every Friday night. Villa passed away on January 25, 2013. File photo by Norb Garrett
of (Villa’s) they all remember that drill.” Villa was also instrumental in producing Friday Night Live, a live web broadcast of Triton football games. Corder and Villa came up with the idea 10 years ago, with Corder calling the play-by-play action and Villa providing color commentary complete with stats about the Tritons and their opponents. The two were known for their in-game banter. Early on, Corder dubbed Villa “Dr. Doom,” which he thought was fitting for the longtime coach who wasn’t afraid to speak his mind and critique a team when they made a mistake. Villa responded by calling Corder “Homer Simpson,” on account of what Villa saw as an inability of Corder’s to point out flaws in the home town Tritons. A funeral service for Mr. Villa is planned for Thursday, January 31 at 11 a.m. at St. Edwards Church, 33926 Calle La Primavera in Dana Point. SC
played the game right and to enjoy the game and love it.” As a coach, Villa became known for what he called his “listening drill.” After every game, whether it was a win or a loss, Villa would line his players up in formation, then yell “Hit,” after which each player would raise his hands to his helmet. Villa would bellow out another “Hit” seconds later and the players would put their hands to their thighs. More movements, like a turn to the left or turn to the right, would follow. It became routine. “I’ll be danged every kid knew (that drill) and listened to it,” Corder said with a laugh. “Every time I talk to a former player Page 14
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB INDOOR SOCCER SIGNUP DATE SET
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he Boys & Girls Club of the South Coast Area will be holding a oneday sign-up for the 2013 Indoor Soccer League on Saturday, February 23, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the club, located at 1304 Calle Valle (near Bonito Canyon Park). The club is anticipating over 900 kids to sign up to be on one of the 90 or more teams. Boys and girls divisions range from ages 6 to 18. Division age is based on the age of the player as of December 2, 2012. Cost to participate is $65 for current members and $95 for non-members. New members will receive one year of free access to all Boys & Girls Club activities. The season is set to run from March 29 to June 15 with all games and practices being held at the Boys & Girls club. For more information, visit www.begreatsanclemente.org. SC
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t’s a new year and even with the spotty weather, golf is in full swing in San Clemente. Here’s a look at some local news from around the links. San Clemente Men’s Club Leads Division The San Clemente Men’s Golf Club started off the new year with a three match win streak in the Thursday teamplay division. The San Clemente group defeated Laguna Woods Golf Club 33-15 on January 10, and then defeated the same team again by the same score on January 17. San Clemente then went on to defeat Bella Collina Towne & Golf Club 41-7 on January 24. The two groups are
set to meet again on January 31. With the three wins, the San Clemente Men’s Golf Club sits atop the division standings, having accrued 107 total points, 22 points clear of second place Aliso Viejo Country Club. Ace Carded at San Clemente Muni On January 23 San Clemente resident Ed Van Horn used a 4-hybrid to record a hole-in-one on the ninth hole at San Clemente Municipal Golf Course. The par-3 ninth hole is the second par-3 on the front nine of the course and the yardage Van Horn hit to was 155 yards. SC —Steve Breazeale www.sanclementetimes.com
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Triton Report By Steve Breazeale
Make sure to follow our sports section on Twitter @SouthOCsports for in-game updates, news and more. TRITONS CONTROL THEIR OWN DESTINY, EYE LEAGUE TITLE In his six years of standing courtside calling the shots for the San Clemente boys basketball team, head coach Marc Popovich has never seen a team that can score like this year’s squad. The Tritons (14-10, 4-1 league) are averaging just over 69 points per game, with five different players averaging double digits in scoring. The high scoring, uptempo style the Tritons have embraced as their trademark has resulted in win after win, which has them eyeing the school’s first boys basketball league title since 1975. If the Tritons can win the three remaining Sea View League games on their schedule, they will be alone at 7-1 in the league standings and accomplish a goal that has evaded other Triton squads for over three decades. “We know we control our own destiny so we are still pretty optimistic…We know it’s been 38 years since the last league title so we are all pretty fired up,” senior guard Jimmy Bankson said. The team also has the opportunity to become the highest scoring team in Triton basketball history. As of January 30, the Tritons were averaging 69.3 points per game, which stands a mere 0.2 points above the current school record of 69.1. A large part of the Tritons scoring onslaught has been a result of their up tempo offense and the ability to fill the floor with shooters who can knock down all kinds of shots. Aggressive drives initiated by guards like Bankson and senior Brock Eissman have been drawing extra opposing defenders, which frees up shooters like senior Cody Bean, and emerging sophomore Sam Darnold, to knock down open 3-pointers. Bean is shooting a team-high 49 percent from 3-point land and tied a school record on January 4 when he made eight 3-pointers in a win over Woodbridge. Darnold, a 6-foot-4-inch guard/forward helps spread the floor for the Tritons and has come on as a scorer late in the season. He broke out for a 32-point performance against Trabuco Hills on January 14, where he shot 65 percent from the field. Darnold and Bean aren’t alone on the scoring front. Bankson (13.6 points per game), senior Jake Terkoski (10.7 ppg) and Eissman (11 ppg) have all been big contributors on offense. “If I’m not shooting the ball so well I San Clemente Times January 31–February 6, 2013
The San Clemente boys soccer team can win the South Coast League title with a win or a draw against Mission Viejo on February 2. Photo by Steve Breazeale
know that Cody or Sam or Jake, they can step up and have a big game,” Bankson said. “It really takes the pressure off when we find whoever has the hot hand going.” “This year we have five legitimate 3-point shooters on the court sometimes. That’s something we’ve never had before so we are trying to expand the court and use that to our advantage as much as we can,” Popovich said. The Tritons now prepare for a February 2 matchup against last place Laguna Hills. The Tritons defeated the Hawks 76-62 on January 18. San Clemente currently stands in a tie for first place in league, sharing the top spot with Trabuco Hills (12-9, 4-1). The Mustangs will play against Dana Hills (17-7, 4-2) on February 2 in a game that is sure to shake up the standings. The Tritons last game of the season is slated to be against Trabuco Hills on February 7. BOYS SOCCER TRIES TO STAY FOCUSED With Super Bowl XLVII approaching, San Clemente boys soccer head coach Mike Pronier brought up a little NFL history for the first place Tritons as they head into the final two games of the league schedule. Pronier brought up the perennial success of the Peyton Manning-era Indianapolis Colts, who made it to the playoffs year after year but fell short multiple times before breaking through for a championship in 2007. The Tritons (23-2-1, 4-0) are in a position to make the playoffs yet again, with a firm grasp on first place in the South Coast League, but during the team’s
January 30 practice, Pronier stressed the importance of the Tritons not letting up. “You can learn lessons from other sports and teams like (the Colts),” Pronier said. “The focus is to sit here and value what we’ve done to this point but also realize there’s things we can be better at and continue to work towards those things rather than sit here and say ‘Hey let’s just cruise into the playoffs’, because that can be dangerous.” A matchup against Mission Viejo on February 2 will be an indicator of the Tritons closing efforts. The last time the two teams played San Clemente walked away with a 2-1 victory, which senior forward Gage Zerboni described as a “physical game”. The Tritons can wrap up the league title with a win or a tie against the Diablos. “As long as we stay focused and play our game, I think we can handle (winning league),” Zerboni said. GIRLS BASKETBALL IN LEAGUE TITLE RACE At 5-0, the Tritons have managed to stay perfect in South Coast League play. On January 24 the Tritons (15-5, 5-0) easily defeated visiting Capistrano Valley, 75-35. San Clemente pulled in 30 rebounds and tallied 15 steals while only turning the ball over 11 times. The Tritons closest competitor is Laguna Hills (17-5, 5-1) who is lurking one game behind in the league standings. The Tritons and the Hawks will have a chance to battle it out for the league title on February 4, when the two teams will meet at Laguna Hills High. The Tritons beat Laguna Hills 60-44 on January 17.
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GIRLS SOCCER GETS THREE STRAIGHT DRAWS After a string of three consecutive draws in league play the Tritons (8-5-6, 1-2-3) find themselves in the middle of the pack in the South Coast League standings. The streak started with a 0-0 tie against Aliso Niguel on January 19, which was followed up by a 1-1 draw against Tesoro on January 22. In the game against Tesoro the Tritons outshot their opponent 20-5. The most recent draw came against Aliso Niguel on January 29, when the teams were knotted up, 1-1, after full time. The two remaining games on the Tritons schedule come against second place Mission Viejo, on February 4, and first place Dana Hills, on February 6. GIRLS WATER POLO BOUNCES BACK After being upset by league rival Dana Hills on January 22, the San Clemente girls water polo team responded with a convincing 15-1 league victory over Laguna hills on January 24. The second place Tritons were led by Amber McCutcheon, who had six goals. The team also defeated Edison 7-5 in a non-league game on January 25. SC’S ASH WINS AGAIN AT WRESTLING TOURNEY San Clemente’s Ash Ryan won the San Clemente Rotary Invitational on January 26, defeating Ryan Minoofar of Dana Hills, 12-7, in the finals. Ryan and Minoofar have been building a history with one another, as Ryan defeated Minoofar 7-4 in a dual match on January 22. The Tritons now prepare for the South Coast League finals on February 2. www.sanclementetimes.com
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GROMS OF THE WEEK This we are highlighting a group of local groms for their talent and work ethic. The local team members include, from San Clemente, Tia Blanco, Kevin Schulz, Colt Ward and Griffin Colapinto along with Jacob Davis of Capistrano Beach. As members of the PacSun USA Surf Team, they lend a great deal of talent to the tight-knit group of 20 surfers under the age of 18 who represent the country in worldwide competition. They, along with the rest of the team, traveled to Santa Cruz a day before the January 20-21 Surfing America Prime contest to attend a team training with coaches Ryan Simmons and Micah Byrne. All five took home trophies from the event. Local members of the PacSun USA Surf Team are (L The San Clemente Times would like to congratulate them on representto R) Tia Blanco, Kevin Schulz, Jacob Davis, Colt Ward and Griffin Colapinto. Photo by Jack McDaniel ing San Clemente and Capistrano Beach/Dana Point in style and helping our cities to maintain a reputation as a hotbed for grooming professional surfers. For more information, including schedules, ratings and results, log on to www.surfingamerica.org or find Surfing America on Facebook. —Andrea Swayne
Crane Shines at Sunset San Clemente-based surfer Ian Crane picks up his first ASP win at Sunset Beach By Andrea Swayne San Clemente Times
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an Crane, 19, of San Clemente started his competition season off right by winning the 2013 North Shore Surf Shop Pro Junior on January 25, at Sunset Beach on Oahu. The Association of Surfing Professionals event gathered a group of more than 100 of the world’s best junior surfers under the age of 21 to compete at the iconic North Shore break. The competitors were treated to perfect 6-to 8-foot waves that kept building through the semis and into the afternoon finals. Crane said he was so grateful to have made the final—his first ever in pro junior competition—that he wasn’t really feeling much pressure or nerves as he paddled out. “I was just happy to be surfing in the final,” Crane said. “I got the wave that ended up being my back-up early, then during the middle of the heat I just kept catching waves and falling.” As time ticked off the clock, Crane said he was so focused on what he was doing out there he wasn’t really thinking about much else beside putting himself into position for a second good wave.
Ian Crane picked up the score he needed, an 8.50, in the final minutes of his heat to take the win. Photo by Latronic
“I didn’t have much time to think because the lineup is so big at Sunset—it’s constant paddling and looking for waves. I was never really sure what place I was in, so I just kept trying to better my first wave,” he said. In the final minutes of the heat, Crane said he found himself the farthest surfer on the outside when he spotted the wave
that would offer up his winning ride. “A wave in the 8-foot range just came to me. It was almost like it was meant to happen,” Crane said. “I rode it but wasn’t sure if I got the score I needed so I sprint paddled back out to the lineup to try for another. I sprint paddled back out but no one else caught a wave in the rest of the heat.” The judges awarded him a score of 8.50
(out of 10) for the win, but Crane returned to the beach not knowing he had pulled it off. “I didn’t really know I won until I got to the beach because I couldn’t hear scores out there. Kolohe (Andino) was caddying for me and when I got the beach he told me he thought that I won, but I wasn’t too sure,” Crane said. “I couldn’t really believe it was true at first. When it sunk in, I was just so happy. It seemed like everything finally came together for me.” Crane said he will enjoy the moment and then refocus and move on to the next challenge. His goal for the season is to finish among the top four of the ASP Pro Junior ratings and earn a spot in the World Junior competition. He will also continue surfing ASP Pro qualifying events hoping to place in the Top 100 in the One World Rankings, where he is currently ranked at number 164. Crane will be coming home Friday for a four-day break before heading to Puerto Rico for seven. This is just the beginning of a busy schedule that will keep him traveling for the majority of the year, he said. SC