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Help For the Homeless iHope looks to provide dignity to those in dire straits E Y E O N S C / PAG E 1 3

iHope executive director Cathleen Murphy (center) knows first-hand how difficult homelessness can be to escape. With her are iHope volunteers Tina Mitzger and Ladeshia Goubert. Photo by Jim Shilander

Council Approves Controversial Pier Bowl Apartment Complex

Triton Soccer Wins CIF SS Title, Advances to Regional

Special Real Estate Section: South County Real Estate Guide

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LOCAL NEWS & IN-DEPTH REPORTING

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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO San Juan Capistrano is set to become the next city to include the nation’s motto, “In God We Trust,” at its City Hall. The City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to accept a donation from resident Jeff Péo, who had previously approached the city and offered to collect funds from interested members of his church to pay for the display.

According to Péo, it cost the city of Santa Ana about $750 to install a similar display.

Additionally, the council approved adding a “freedom shrine,” a collection of historical documents, to go along with the motto and add context. The only objection to the display came from 15-year-old Erica Delamare, who said “City Hall should remain a neutral zone.” Péo said the donation wouldn’t come from his church, itself, but from individuals.

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Short-term vacation rentals are one step closer to being allowed but regulated in Dana Point after a divided City Council vote moved the discussion along Tuesday night. The council voted 3-2, with councilmen Carlos Olvera and Bill Brough dissenting, to continue the development of an ordinance to regulate rentals of less than 30 days, under conditions the minimum night stay and required number of parking spaces remain open for debate. Current city code is silent on the subject—meaning short-term residential rentals are prohibited, but enforcement is rare. The proposed ordinance would allow such rentals, but place strict regulations on the use of property, length of stay, allotted number of vehicles and impose penalties of up to $1,000 for incompliance. At a public hearing, residents expressed concerns over the city’s ability to enforce such restrictions.

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…the Harkey lawsuit?

THE LATEST: Last week jilted investors involved in a fraud lawsuit against an Orange County real estate lender that names a state assembly member, called upon the official to step down.

The lawsuit accuses Dan Harkey, the husband of Assemblywoman Diane Harkey, of defrauding more than 80 investors— many of whom are elderly—out of more than $43 million through his company, Point Center Financial. The suit also alleges that investor money helped fund his wife’s election campaigns.

Diane Harkey announced her candidacy last month for the state Board of Equalization in 2014. That’s something former investors in her husband’s Point Center Financial Inc., of Aliso Viejo, said she should reconsider.

“That money came from elderly people who’d lost their life savings,” said Lloyd Charton, the lead plaintiff in the suit. “I believe she should consider stepping down.”

Originally filed in 2008, the lawsuit has been continued several times and is currently postponed due to a bankruptcy filing

by Point Center. The company’s defense attorney, Jeffrey Benice, said the bankruptcy petition was unrelated to the fraud case and was intended to block receiver actions in a San Diego County lawsuit, to protect investor funds.

WHAT’S NEXT: Plaintiffs in the Orange County lawsuit are seeking relief from the bankruptcy filing. The case could continue to trial if a U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge removes an injunction halting further action at a hearing on Tuesday, March 19 in Santa Ana. FIND OUT MORE: For the complete story, visit www.sanclementetimes.com.

— Andrea Papagianis and Jim Shilander San Clemente Times March 7–13, 2013

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…the City Council meeting?

THE LATEST: The City Council unanimously approved a controversial apartment development on Arseno Lane in the Pier Bowl at Tuesday’s meeting.

The three-story, five unit Reef Pointe Villas complex came before the council last month, after Planning Commission approval in January. Opponents of the development asked that story poles be put up in order to show the effect the height of the building would have on views in the area, as well as potential “canyonization” on the street. The applicant agreed to send the proposal back to the planning commission for consideration. The poles were erected and the planning commission approved the application again last month.

WHAT’S NEXT: City Manager George Scarborough indicated a recommendation for the city treasurer position will be made at the council’s meeting March 19. The position is currently filled by Pall Gudgeirsson, who will be taking over for Scarborough when he retires March 20.

Former councilman Joe Anderson had expressed an interest in the post.

FIND OUT MORE: For more on the council meeting, visit www.sanclementetimes. com. — JS

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The application was approved unanimously by the State Historical Resources Commission at its meeting in Sacramento February 8. The State Parks Department has no official position on the proposal.

Among those speaking in opposition to the proposal at that meeting was the Department of the Navy, specifically, the Marine Corps, which uses the beaches near Trestles for training. The Marines actually own San Onofre State Park, which Trestles became a part of in 1971. The park is leased to the state under an agreement made in 1970. The $1 lease expires in 2020.

Col. Eugene Apicella of Marine Corps Installations West/Base Camp Pendleton said the Navy’s own Preservation Office examined the proposed designation last year and rejected it.

Apicella said a major concern for the Corps about the designation was having to potentially consult the state and other stakeholders to schedule training exercises. Apicella noted that he saw no reason to change the current arrangement.

WHAT’S NEXT: The keeper’s process for determining whether or not Trestles will be placed on the registry is expected to take three to five months. Apicella said the Corps was planning an exercise at the beach from mid-June to early-July, which may necessitate having to close at least a portion of the beach to the public.

FIND OUT MORE: For the full story, see www.sanclementetimes.com. — JS

… the Trestles Historic Designation?

THE LATEST: The effort to make Trestles a historic landmark has moved to the federal level. Surfrider Foundation Coastline Preservation Manager Mark Rauscher said the application to place Trestles on the National Registry of Historic Places received by the Keeper of the Registry for final determination.

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…a Big Border Patrol Bust?

THE LATEST: U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agents at the checkpoint south of San Clemente arrested a man attempting to smuggle nearly $700,000 worth of methamphetamine and heroin Saturday.

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Agents stopped a 23-year-old man at about 7:45 a.m. after he’d been acting nervously. The man was referred for a Border Patrol K-9 team inspection of the vehicle and a single bundle of heroin and 29 bundles of methamphetamine were discovered in the spare tire well. The 31.2 pounds of methamphetamine had an estimated street value of $624,000. The heroin has a value of about $54,600.

WHAT’S NEXT: The alleged smuggler was taken into custody and turned over to the Drug Enforcement Administration for investigation.

FIND OUT MORE: To see photos from the stop, visit www.sanclementetimes.com — JS

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…CUSD Goals?

THE LATEST: During an informal discussion with the Capistrano Unified School District Board of Trustees last Wednesday night, Superintendent Joseph Farley briefly outlined a few of the district’s goals and objectives for the remaining school year, as well as the next one.

Facility upgrades at several campuses, including modernization efforts, will be among the district’s top priorities, according to Farley. The district will also look to improve school safety, security and student supervision.

“We’re proud of what we’ve done. We’ve accomplished all of this in the worst economic crisis of any school district in California,” Farley said.

WHAT’S NEXT: Board President John Alpay will collect written comments from fellow trustees and submit them to Farley and district staff for discussion during the next board meeting, Wednesday, March 13.

FIND OUT MORE: For updates, visit www. sanclementetimes.com. —Brian Park www.sanclementetimes.com

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CITY AND COMMUNITY CALENDAR Thursday, March 7 Golf Course Committee Meeting 7 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers.

100 Avenida Presidio, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

Sunday, March 10 San Clemente Farmers Market 9 a.m.1 p.m. Fresh produce, flowers and more every Sunday along Avenida Del Mar. Rain or shine.

Monday, March 11 San Clemente Junior Women’s Club Meeting 7 p.m. Monthly general meeting at RIO Adult Day Health Care Center. 2021 Calle Frontera, San Clemente.

Toddlertime 10:30 a.m.–11 a.m. Children ages 2-3 are invited to the library Mondays and Tuesdays for stories and learning activities; sign-ups required. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.3493, www.san-clemente.org.

Tuesday, March 12 Good Neighbors Club of Capistrano Valley Meeting 11 a.m. The ladies group meets at Pride of the Pacific Bar and Grill for lunch, to discuss local groups of interest, and an entertaining program by musicians from High Hopes University. 150 Avenida Magdalena, San Clemente, 949.361.0586.

Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting 6 p.m. San Clemente Community Center. 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

South Coast Detachment Marine Corps League 7 p.m. Open to all active duty, retired or honorably discharged Marines or FMF Navy Corpsmen at the San Clemente Elk’s Lodge. 1505 N. El Camino Real, 949.493.4949, 949.361.9252.

Wednesday, March 13 Kiwanis Meeting 12 p.m. The local Kiwanis club meets at Carrows. 620 Avenida Pico, 949.290.8729, www.sanclementekiwanis.com.

SC Rotary Club 12 p.m. Pride of the Pacific Bar and Grill, 150 Avenida Magdalena, 949.361.3619, www.sanclementerotary.org.

BMI Screening 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Learn your Body Mass Index at the Dorothy Visser Senior Center. 117 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente, 949.498.3322.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Meeting 7 p.m. Group meets on the second Wednesday of the month at the Elks Lodge. 1505 N. El Camino Real, 949.498.2489.

San Clemente Times March 7–13, 2013

NEWS BITES

Compiled by Jim Shilander

PROPS, RECOGNITIONS AND MORSELS OF INFO SC United Working on Behalf of Military Families About 20 members of the SC United Soccer Club’s U-12 and U-14 girls soccer teams turned out Sunday to help brighten the Easter holiday for military families at Camp Pendleton and other bases in California.

The effort is part of a community service program instituted two years ago by the club.

Kerri McClellan of SC United said the organization had instituted the program two years ago as a way to teach its players lessons on leadership and giving back away from the soccer pitch.

For this project, the team put together Easter cards in partnership with Homefront America, a San Juan Capistrano-based organization that assists military families at Camp Pendleton and other bases, and San Juan Veterans of Foreign Wars Serra Post No. 3801. Two hundred children and 100 families will be feted by Homefront America at a celebration at the Zoomars Petting Zoo later this spring. The soccer club put together more than 50 Easter cards to put in the gift baskets.

United player Ariana Crary said the community service project was an important part of the experience of being on the team.

“I like it because we’re just helping people,” Crary said. “And it’s fun when you’re doing it with your team.”

Another player, Julia Kalez, said she enjoyed seeing people’s reactions to the efforts the team has made.

“That’s the best part,” she said.

Members of the Serra Post also spoke to the teams about flag etiquette and upkeep.

Immigration Attorney to Speak at South Orange Democratic Club The monthly dinner meeting of the South Orange County Democratic Club will be held on Wednesday, March 13, at the San Juan Capistrano Community Center, 25925 Camino del Avion, San Juan Capistrano.

This month’s featured speaker is John Alcorn, an immigration attorney from Irvine who was a captain and judge advocate in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1974-1977.

Buffet dinner is at 6 p.m. The cost is $17 for members and $20 for non-members.

The meeting begins at 7 p.m. Please RSVP

by March 9 by e-mail to kenton805@cox. net.

Coral Thrift Shop Offering Scholarships Coral Thrift Shop awarded over $34,000 in scholarships to San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano High School graduating seniors in 2012. This year they expect to

Members of the SC United U-14 and U-12 girls soccer teams helped to create Easter cards for military families Sunday. They also received a lesson on flag upkeep and etiquette from members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Serra Post No. 3801 in San Juan Capistrano. Photo by Jim Shilander

exceed that amount.

All proceeds from the 100 percent volunteer manned shop ($1.9 million since it was opened in 1964) are given back to community youth. The scholarship program is a top priority.

Applications are available through the high school counselor offices and at Coral’s Thrift Shop, located at 534 North El Camino Real. The shop is open Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For further information, please contact Arlene Weller at arleneweller@yahoo.com or 949.498.7746.

Historian to Speak at Casa on Rancho Settlements Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens will host the second installment of its 2013 Speaker Series March 14 at 7 p.m. by American history expert, author, educator and international speaker, Doug Westfall.

Westfall will bring talk about the two-dozen Hispanic ranchos that settled in the region we know today as Orange County.

Westfall has published America’s history for over 18 years and is an authority on the history of California. Westfall has given presentations throughout the United States, Canada, the Philippines, Latin America, and Europe. Westfall chairs the Board of Trustees at the Orange Library and History Center, and the Orange County Santiago Library System, and curates historic archives and photography collections.

Ticket prices for individual presentations are $10 for general admission, $5 for Casa Romantica members and free for students and children. Tickets may be purchased by calling 949.498.2139, ext. 10.

Bernardo Named to Dean’s List at Berklee Ryan Matthew Bernardo of San Clemente has earned placement on the Dean’s List for

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the fall semester of the 2012 academic year at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. To be eligible, a full-time student must achieve a grade point average of 3.4 or above; a part-time student must achieve a grade point average of 3.6 or above.

The Berklee curriculum focuses on practical career preparation for the music industry.

Hospital Guild Hosting Wellness Conference Thursday, March 14 is the date for this year’s Wellness Conference sponsored by the Guild of Saddleback Memorial Medical Center—San Clemente.

“New Year! New You! An Uplifting Event” is the theme of the annual luncheon, which will feature plastic surgeon Dr. Arian Nowlavi as speaker for the “New You” theme as well as a fashion show by Chico’s.

The conference will be held at El Niguel Country Club at 23700 Clubhouse Dr. in Laguna Niguel.

Social Hour begins at 10:30 a.m. with the speaker, luncheon and fashion show to follow. Tickets are $50 each and may be purchased by sending a check, payable to The Guild, to: The Guild, PO Box 6112, San Clemente, CA 92674-6112. Please include your name, address, phone number and the names of other guests with whom you would like to be seated. For further information, call Virginia Pillsbury at 949.366.5928 or Liz Hodges at 949.492.3709.

Have something interesting for the community? Tell us about awards, events, happenings, accomplishments and more. Forward a picture along, too! We’ll put your submissions into “News Bites.”

Send your information to editorial@sanclementetimes.com. www.sanclementetimes.com

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Helping Those Who Need It Most San Clemente homeless assistance program looking at how to house city’s homeless

By Jim Shilander San Clemente Times

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ome of the leaders of San Clementebased homeless outreach program iHOPE (Interfaith Homeless Outreach Project for Empowerment) know first hand what a helping hand can mean.

Executive director Cathleen Murphy said that about a decade ago, she managed to escape an abusive marriage, that had produced nine children after 17 years.

“One day you wake up and you realize it’s very bad and you have to get out,” Murphy said.

Murphy was living in Costa Mesa and earning a good living when she received a letter that the home she was renting was going to be sold later that year and that she and her family would have to leave.

“I thought it’d be OK, that I’d just work more hours,” Murphy said. However, as she searched, she discovered that she’d been paying almost $1,000 less than the market value. “The owners were in Virginia, and I just don’t think they’d raised the rent.”

Murphy said she was unable to find any place to live. Weeks before she and her children would be evicted, she went into the office she’d been working at part-time.

“I walked into work and was told they didn’t need me anymore,” Murphy said.

Despite having a year left on a three-year contract, the company told her they had no more work. After that, she began calling various shelters in her area, only to discover that there was something to keep her out of the shelter, either her number of children, the ages of her sons or something else.

At that point she decided to “ride it out” for what she thought would be a couple of months. She sent her children to live with various family and friends and put much of her things into storage.

“I figured it would turn around pretty quickly,” Murphy said. After a couple of weeks, however, she realized things were much more difficult than she’d expected.

“I’m in my van, sleeping, thinking it was a lot harder than I thought it would be.”

Murphy found it hard to land work, and much of her identifying information, like her Social Security card, was in storage.

“I didn’t know how to become ‘un-homeless,’” she said.

She finally ended up at a church, about two blocks from where she used to live.

The church cleared out an unused youth room and she and several other women were allowed to stay there. She stayed there about a year.

“It took me two years, three months and three shelters to get into low income housing,” she said. The experience made her want to help people who’d gotten into similar situations, she said.

San Clemente Times March 7–13, 2013

iHope volunteers Max Wasinger, Gary Snyder and Cap Caporale assist with the organization’s portable shower service for the homeless in Dana Point. Photo by Jim Shilander

“This is all about giving our fellow human beings some dignity. It makes a huge difference. These are good people, some of them are working poor, some of them live in the cars, some of them live under the overpass.” — Max Wasinger “It seemed like I needed to do something to change the system.”

Volunteer Gary Snyder had a similar story. After spending years working as a tow-truck driver for Orange County, Snyder said his knees had given out and needed to be replaced, forcing him to go on disability.

“My landlord didn’t want to wait until it came through,” Snyder said. He spent six months living in campgrounds and received help from iHope. Now in his own place, Snyder still keeps up volunteering.

“I didn’t think I’d do my life over again.

But once my knees went out and I couldn’t work anymore, I didn’t think I’d be homeless, either.”

Snyder monitors the organization’s weekly portable shower visit to Dana Point and ensures that the homeless who stop for a shower receive clean T-shirts, underwear and socks, as well as toiletries. He also makes sure the people who stop by only take what they’re allowed.

“Some of them don’t like me, some of them do,” he said. “They know they can only get something one time, but if they don’t show up, they don’t get anything.”

Typically, between eight to 18 people show up on a weekly basis, though sometimes the number rises well into the 20s, Snyder said.

Board member Max Wasinger noted that for most of the iHope clients who come to the showers, it is about feeling like a regular person for some time.

“This is all about giving our fellow human beings some dignity,” Wasinger said.

“It makes a huge difference. These are good people, some of them are working poor, some of them live in the cars, some of them live under the overpass.”

Wasinger said the board’s ultimate goal is to get a local shelter in place again. If one could be put in place, iHope would be happy to run the facility, he said.

The largest church shelter in the area, Capo Beach Church (formerly Capo Beach Calvary), closed its shelter in 2011 after the city of Dana Point decided to enforce the 10-bed restriction in the city’s zoning code. The organization has made an appeal to Dana Point officials to lift the restriction and planned to speak at the Dana Point City Council meeting this week.

“We have the human resources,” Wasinger said. “We just don’t have the capital.”

The death in January of a homeless man who was sleeping outside near Trestles has spurred a renewed call for some sort of shelter for the homeless in the area.

Scott “Scooch” Miller was found dead in January after sleeping in the bushes at San Onofre State Park. Murphy said Miller had been a client of iHope. Miller’s death came during a cold snap when temperatures were often in the 20s at night.

Denise Obrero of the city’s housing department is serving on the committee that is looking into how the city can comply with regulations from the state that require

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communities to designate at least one area where homeless shelters would be allowed. The state requires that communities look at both emergency and annual needs and that they designate at least one site capable of sheltering the homeless in an emergency. Cities can adopt an agreement with other municipalities to share shelters as well. Obrero said the process of identifying possible areas of the city for the shelter is underway as part of the city’s consideration of its housing element. Obrero indicated a decision could be made within six months. City Council member Tim Brown said that members of the body had also met individually with iHope to discuss the issue.

Murphy noted that iHope has served more than 500 clients who were literally homeless since opening its office on West Canada in January 2012, as well as more than 200 who were about to lose housing, “unstably” housed or “at-risk.” Contrary to what some might think, Murphy said, the majority of those seeking help are locals, rather than transients from outside the area.

“We send them home as often as possible,” Murphy said of the transients who do come in. The largest shelter in the area, she noted, the Laguna Beach Alternative Sleeping Location, succeeds at keeping most transients away by giving preference to homeless people with ties to Laguna Beach first. The 50-bed facility allocates 40 of those beds for Laguna residents, she noted. If any shelter were to be put in San Clemente, she said, the organization would try to put a similar policy in place.

For locals, the organization provides not only assistance, but also a place to get mail.

“We’ve also helped people get an ID, which helps them get a job,” Murphy said. At one point the organization even gave out pre-paid cell phones to five men.

Murphy said all five had jobs within two weeks, even though some of those jobs were temporary. They also assist people in appealing disability claims.

The organization also will help put up vulnerable families, such as those with children, in a hotel for a week, which it has grant funding for. After that point, the cost becomes too much, Murphy said, at which point the group partners with area churches to defray the costs.

“The people who are most vulnerable are the ones who we put the most effort toward,” Murphy explained.

The organization will be holding a fundraiser Monday, April 1, at Bella Collina Towne & Golf Club. All the proceeds from the iHope Golf Classic will support the organization’s outreach efforts. For information on the event, visit www. ihopeoc.org. SC www.sanclementetimes.com

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SC Sheriff’s Blotter

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Camino de los Mares/Calle Nuevo (1:50 p.m.) A concerned caller informed police of a man on the Greenbelt who tied a rope between two trees. The man was apparently trying to tight-rope walk five feet above the ground. The informant was worried he would fall down and hit his head.

CITIZEN ASSIST Avenida Presidio, 100 Block (11:52 a.m.)

A man wanted to make a report because someone had come outside to talk to him the night prior, but it was too late at night.

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 website.

Tuesday, March 5 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Linda Lane, 400 Block (4:36 p.m.)

A caller reported a group of four or five men in their 20s shooting each other with BB guns at Linda Lane Park. The caller thought the men might have been drunk, but no alcohol was seen.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE El Camino Real, 1500 Block (2:23 p.m.)

The caller requested a patrol check after seeing two men possibly tagging a wall with graffiti. The caller said they had seen one of the men with a bag with spray cans inside.

Monday, March 4 TRESPASSING Avenida Cristal, 0 Block, (8:38 p.m.)

A caller indicated a male and female, both described as being in their late-teens or early 20s jumped their fence and went into their pool. Both individuals were said to be wearing swimwear.

WELFARE CHECK Camino Vera Cruz/Camino de los Mares (5:16 p.m.) An elderly man wearing a baseball cap was seen stumbling along the sidewalk and falling on his face. It was unknown if any one stopped to help him.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE El Camino Real, 2300 Block (4:55 p.m.)

A 24-year-old woman called police hysterically, crying about how someone had just stolen her U-Haul. She also said her mother might have reported her missing and that her boyfriend wouldn’t let her speak to anyone. Suddenly, the woman stated the people who had stolen her UHaul returned to drop off two trash bags and told her that they were going to kill her, cut her into pieces and deliver her to her parents.

San Clemente Times March 7–13, 2013

Sunday, March 3 DISTURBANCE Avenida Vaquero/Via Cascadita (7:33 p.m.) A caller informed police of a man who kept dropping off and stealing things from Salvation Army after their posted hours of business. The caller wants to press charges against Salvation Army for the disturbance. It was also reported that a verbal confrontation could be heard between the informant and the subject over the phone.

KEEP THE PEACE Via Pico Plaza, 100 Block (7:22 p.m.)

A Del Taco manager called police because an employee was refusing to leave.

INVESTIGATE PERSON DOWN Camino de los Mares, 600 Block (6:58 p.m.) A Starbucks employee called police because a transient woman had been in the bathroom for over an hour. The employee found the woman passed out or sleeping with her pants down.

CITIZEN ASSIST El Camino Real, 400 Block (6:54 p.m.)

An employee of a smoke shop called to report a woman who asked for change for a $100 bill but only gave the cashier a $10 bill. The cashier didn’t realize his mistake until the woman had already left.

DISTURBANCE Calle Tiburon, 3800 Block (6:02 p.m.)

Four males were speeding in a golf cart, pulling someone on a sled behind them while some of the males were “surfing” along side.

BURGLARY IN PROGRESS Canada, 100 Block (3:15 a.m.) An informant called police because he believed someone had just broken into his house and was inside. The dispatcher could barely hear the informant because he was speaking so softly.

DISTURBANCE-MUSIC OR PARTY Avenida Goviota/Calle Toledo (1:50 a.m.)

A loud party was reported to police. The informant said the music was loud and about 20 juveniles were walking around in the middle of the street.

DISTURBANCE Camino Forestal, 6100 Block (12:17 a.m.)

A man stated that his wife had just hit him in the face, then went on to say it was a bad call and hung up.

Saturday, March 2 DISTURBANCE Mariposa, 100 Block (5:16 p.m.) A man called police because his ex-girlfriend was inside his house and he didn’t want her there anymore. The informant said he was avoiding her by hiding in his garage.

CITIZEN ASSIST Avenida Salvador, 800 Block (10:41 a.m.)

A woman called police to file a report against a jeweler in San Clemente that broke her diamond ring while attempting to repair it. She said the jeweler refused to give back the piece he broke off.

DISTURBANCE Calle Amistad, 100 Block (7:57 a.m.)

A woman was involved in a verbal confrontation with her male roommate and his guest. The woman said the male assaulted her and began to videotape her.

VANDALISM IN PROGRESS Avenida Victoria/Ola Vista (2:15 a.m.)

Several juveniles vandalized two vehicles with what was thought to be spray paint, but ended up being fire extinguisher powder. The female caller said she thought it was spray paint until she tasted it and said it tasted like salt.

WELFARE CHECK El Camino Real, 1800 Block (1:26 a.m.)

A man called police after a woman walked up to him, bleeding from her head and asked him to call police for her. The man said after she asked him to call the police, she headed toward the 7-Eleven.

Police were able to make contact with the woman inside the store. The woman was described as being in her early 40s, around five-feet tall with a thin build.

DISTURBANCE-FAMILY DISPUTE Camino de los Mares, 600 Block (12:52 a.m.) A nurse at an area hospital called police because a man, who had just been released, was in a verbal confrontation with his family and security in front of the hospital. It was reported that the subject seemed intoxicated.

KEEP THE PEACE Calle Amistad, 100 Block (12:12 a.m.)

A woman called police because her roommate had a female guest over, who the informant wanted to leave. She stated that her roommate and the guest were pounding on her door and trying to get in. The roommate owned a gun, but it was unclear if the gun was locked up.

Friday, March 1 SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE Calle Gaucho, 2900 Block (9:32 p.m.)

A woman informed police of a white

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SUV that pulled up in her driveway. Two males got out of the vehicle and started to approach her house, when they saw her, they got back into their car and drove away.

DISTURBANCE Avenida Cabrillo, 100 Block (4:35 p.m.)

A mother called police because her 20-year-old son was drunk and “bashed her head in.” She was bleeding from the forehead. She told police she thought he had tried committing suicide the night prior by overdosing on pills and has had a history of cutting himself. The mother also requested that her son be put under involuntary psychiatric hold.

FOUND CHILD Avenida Vaquero, 500 Block (12:48 p.m.)

A Shorecliffs Golf Course employee informed police that he just found a twoyear-old boy on the golf course near the 18th hole. The boy’s older sister picked him up about 45 minutes later.

DISTURBANCE Calle Del Cerro, 1000 Block (11:05 a.m.)

A woman called police because her ex-boyfriend had just told her “I hope someone slits your throat.”

DISTURBANCE Calle Puente, 700 Block (9:20 a.m.)

A mentally unstable woman was staggering through a residential neighborhood knocking on doors and yelling out for someone named Jamie. The woman was about 50 with blonde hair and was in possession of a stroller.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Avenida Presidio/ La Esperanza (8:03 a.m.) A concerned caller informed police of a man sitting too close to Our Lady of Fatima Church. The caller described the man to be of medium build and in his 50s.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Buena Vista, 1000 Block (3:39 a.m.)

Police were notified of female yelling and screaming while undressing in the middle of her apartment’s courtyard. The informant called back six minutes later, stating that the female was outside crying on the floor, but eventually picked herself up and went back into her unit.

Thursday, February 28 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Canada, 200 Block (8:36 p.m.) An informant notified police of a man who had knocked on the informant’s door, then returned 10 minutes later and knocked again. When the caller opened the door, the man did not say a word. The informant stated that he told the man that he had the wrong house and shut the door.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Gema, 100 Block (4:55 p.m.) A man called police because someone at the YMCA had just impersonated his wife. www.sanclementetimes.com

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GUEST OPINION: City Council Corner by Mayor Pro Tem Tim Brown

Balancing Act Continues with Marblehead, Other Projects In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, the SC Times provides Guest Opinion opportunities in which selected columnists’ opinions are shared. The opinions expressed in these columns are entirely those of the columnist alone and do not reflect those of the SC Times or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@sanclementetimes.com

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n our Spanish Village by the Sea, it has always been a balancing act to preserve our heritage while welcoming the new. As a community, we are richly blessed. We enjoy open space, natural Tim Brown beauty, scenic architecture, historic treasures and a safe and tight-knit community where neighbors know and care for one another.

This was not by accident, but a product of vision. For example, our city founders sought to design a village that would take advantage of the sea bluffs and canyons, so they designed our streets to match the contour of the land and not cut through it.

Despite our growing pains, it is this type of considerate growth and vision over time

that has made our community what it is today. San Clemente has shown it is possible to marry the preservation of our historic resources with modern day development.

A key to our future is the 248-acre Marblehead Coastal project, which has remained a mystery to many residents over the past decade. One of the most frequent questions I receive from residents I meet is, “What’s going on with Marblehead?”

As one of the last remaining undeveloped oceanfront properties in California, it has tremendous potential and will have a significant impact on San Clemente once developed. The product of a development agreement initially approved in 1997 and that received final approval in 2007; this project will bring variety of additional services, dining opportunities, retail options, a hotel and housing to San Clemente.

Marblehead Coastal has a history older than many of us, and past project timelines did not deliver. With the bankruptcy resolved, Lehman Brothers (dba “LV Marblehead” for this development project) is moving forward with work on the project’s infrastructure-related requirements, meaning that the unfinished westbound Pico improvements will wrap up by the end of summer. Within a month, work will begin on two of the four parks and the

trail system, with completion by late 2014.

This means more than 100 acres of parks and trails to an already robust trail and park system. Later this year, they will also begin to finish work on the Vista Hermosa link from I-5 to Pico (completion by late 2014). By this summer you can also expect to see grading of the commercial site for the outlet center. Not until LV Marblehead finishes work on Vista Hermosa and Pico (adding lights/traffic signals/landscaping/ sidewalks) and other infrastructure will they begin selling parcels to builders for new housing. Traffic congestion remains an ongoing concern and we have accounted for increased traffic and can even look forward to a major OCTA and Caltrans I-5 Pico Interchange project on the horizon to help further alleviate those issues. As a part of the agreement, the City Council ensured that the project maintained views along the Vista Hermosa corridor, open space with habitat-preservation and recreational amenities for the public’s enjoyment.

For newcomers to San Clemente unfamiliar with the project, who were lured here for the small-town charm and gleaming ocean that practically wraps our town; concerns exist about how this project will fit with Ole’s vision and our small town feel.

The City Council is aware of these concerns

and will continue to go to great lengths to ensure that San Clemente’s legacy for harmonized development, since its’ founding, will remain intact. We expect that at the end of the day, Marblehead Coastal will be a quality development project that residents and visitors to our city can both enjoy.

As San Clemente’s founder, Ole Hanson, said in the 1920s, “I get credit for building San Clemente. I am doing my best, but San Clemente’s development was as natural as a well-watered and fertilized tree to grow. It is on the coast. Its climate is superb. It is far enough from San Diego and Los Angeles to fill a real necessity.

Besides, people love the beautiful things.”

One of my favorite things about being on City Council is that I get to witness our residents deep passion for San Clemente, a common understanding that this is a unique and beautiful place to live in and be proud of. As we look forward to the future, it the responsibility of all of us to ensure that we welcome development that fits in harmony with the community we have created and that we call home.

Tim Brown is Mayor Pro-Tem of San Clemente and is in his first term on the City Council. He was first elected in 2010. SC

many years ago.

A new kind of bullying bent on punishing and silencing opponents sadly appears to have resurfaced in San Clemente. The reaction to it, I believe, is a tribute to San Clemente’s defense of freedom of expression in the political arena; a right I heartily support.

A recent ‘libel’ action filed against Charles and Jeri Mann and their Watchdog colleagues over the wording of a

mailer the group sent out during this past election smelled very much like a SLAPP suit to this observer. A SLAPP suit, or Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation, is often used by a bitter, occasionally vengeful, frequently wellfunded group or individual as retribution after a failed political action or to silence opponents during a campaign by forcing them to mount a costly legal defense or be (Cont. on page 20)

Letters to the Editor APPLAUDING THOSE WHO STAND UP TO BULLIES JIM COGAN, Pomona

Bullying arises in many guises. Sometimes it surfaces from a selfish, dominating student bent on demolishing the wit, cleverness and character of a creative classmate. It is demonstrated daily by freeway drivers who roar down the road, intimidating and endangering lawful San Clemente Times March 7–13, 2013

motorists with tail-gaiting, cut-ins and exhibitions of speed. The political arena is a beacon for bullies. As a former resident of the wonderful Shorecliffs community in San Clemente, I stood with my neighbors and personally experienced what I believed was a calculated campaign of verbal intimidation, threats and promises of lawsuits designed to silence our freedom of speech in defense of our homes during the referendum on height limits not too

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SOAPBOX GUEST OPINION: Wavelengths by Jim Kempton

Lunatics Running the Asylum Why debate big versus small government?

Why not argue for good government?

In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, the SC Times provides Guest Opinion opportunities in which selected columnists’ opinions are shared. The opinions expressed in these columns are entirely those of the columnist alone and do not reflect those of the SC Times or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@sanclementetimes. com.

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he “sequester” is upon us. If you believe most of the experts it is as idiotic a way to trim the deficit as anything you could dream up. “This fiscal fandango is an immense WAVELENGTHS embarrassment,” says

By Jim Kempton conservative American Enterprise Institute scholar Norm Ornstein. “It is cringe-worthy’—the fact that we are going to have another disastrous confrontation over spending, with the radical right wing of the House Republicans determined to send us over the edge if they don’t get their way, is actually frightening.”

Back in the ’60s we had political nut cases much like we do today. Huey Newton’s Black Panthers, Russell Means’s American Indian Movement, Jerry Rubin’s Yippies and the Weather Underground were all hair-brained extremists who sought to sow dissent and dismantle the government. But today the people who are talking about dismantling the government and talking extreme positions are actually members of Congress. Instead of being fringe fanatics making loud noises and inciting violence, they are now responsible for running the country.

We used to have great GOP leaders like Bob Dole, Howard Baker and Jacob Javits.

The last of those great Republican sena-

tors, Olympia Snowe, just retired. And with her an era of bi-lateral cooperation and reasoned debate.

Both houses of the current Congress have the lowest public approval ratings in American history. The next four years must bring leaders who will work to solve our problems or this disapproval will widen even further.

As a nation, as a society, as a government and as a political belief system, we need to stop this uncompromising adherence to extreme positions and move towards the middle. Because it doesn’t matter what side of the double line we are on, if we don’t stay close to the middle of the road we risk crashing into the ditch.

The men and women who are senators today, and those who will join them in 2015, have it in their power to begin making the Senate great again. They have the enormous honor and privilege of leading the global village and making America a beacon of the free world once more. I hope they will look at the problems facing this great nation of ours, and seek to achieve lasting accomplishment, rather than obstructing their rivals.

I dream of the day when those who run for office dedicate their lives to building our government up rather than tearing it down. I long for men and women who are intent on making the House truly representative—and the Senate something other than a field of filibusters. I look forward to the day when instead of smiting their opposition, our politicians cooperate to solve the urgent needs of our country. And if our local leaders are listening, we should ask them to always do the same.

Jim Kempton still believes in the greatness and the goodness of the American people and our government. He supports Steve Long’s vision that our disagreements should be discussed with rational, contemporary, intellectual, dialogue. SC

Letters to the Editor (cont.)

(Cont. from page 16) cowed to mute their freedom of speech out of fear and financial worry. The savvy, metaphorical, provocative mailer raised important concerns about where political money comes from, how special interests support their candidates and raised questions about the affect this process has on public policy and personal ethics; concerns that have arisen all across the nation for decades. A classic example of the effective use of language and art, the mailer was a legitimate effort to raise awareness of these important issues in a political contest.

Apparently, some felt that the language of this traditional political mailer was libelous. A defamation suit was filed. The ill-advised, anti-democratic and counterproductive waste-of-the-court’s-time action that followed gave the appearances to this writer of an effort to intimidate and bully the mailer’s creators into future silence.

However, the intended “target” refused to be intimidated.

Charles and Jeri Mann responded fearlessly with a powerful defense of freedom of speech. They counter-filed an antiS.L.A.P.P. suit using a landmark 1992 California law that specifically protects folks from malicious prosecution by directing the courts to dismiss a meritless lawsuit and require the authors and attorneys of such action to pay full costs and damages to their intended target.

The court agreed. American politics has a healthy tolerance for most all forms of speech. There is ample opportunity for rebuttals in a public debate. Political ads like the Watchdog piece and many, many others from all political perspectives have added color and spice to San Clemente’s vibrant, democratic process for decades.

Read the mailer. “Follow the Money,” “Outlet Mall Developer,” “I Like Mike” (Remember ‘I Like Ike’?), “Ugly Freeway Signs”, “SOLD.” Never heard that before, eh? Real scandalous stuff, huh? Is there a claim of criminality? Illegality? What a boring, useless, sterilized process political debate would be if people were too afraid to speak their minds about controversial issues. Libelous? Good grief, Charlie

Brown…get a life.

Folks might read Doris Kearns Goodwin’s delicious book about Lincoln era politics of 150 years ago, Team of Rivals, or see the terrific film Lincoln to get a feel for how strong and colorful political speech was then; little of which ever became grounds for a successful S.L.A.P.P. suit but all of which added to a candid, outspoken airing of issues the likes of which has sustained our democracy.

Meritless libel actions often speak volumes about the true philosophy and attitude of their authors. Courageous,s legal, effective, counter-action is exactly what California’s anti-S.L.A.P.P. laws offer the Everyman of our society to deal with litigious bullies.

Kudos for Charles Mann, Jeri Mann and James Smith for showing us all how to fight for our freedom to speak our minds and stand up against political bullying.

TRESTLES DESIGNATION A CONVENIENCE JOHN TENGDIN, San Clemente

It’s very interesting what suddenly becomes important to the surfers. The “historic Trestles” are gone— replaced by a reinforced concrete bridge—without a peep about being “historic.” But the surfers are trying another ploy to stop the toll road extension—call the beach a landmark of historic distinction, when their admitted objective is to block an easier route to “their beach” for Inland Empire surfers. These surfers should spend more time working with the Marines instead of against them if they want the lease extended beyond 2021. Let’s never forget who owns the land. And remember—Marines take land; they don’t give it back.

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AT THE MOVIES: JACK NO KILLER OR GIANT, BUT STILL FUN Two months ago, audiences got a silly grown-up retelling of Hansel and Gretel, Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters, with Oscar nominee Jeremy Renner and British actress Gemma Arterton. This month brings Warner Brothers’ live-action new vision of Jack and the Beanstalk called Jack the Giant Slayer, with newly rising star, Nicholas Hoult, established movie veteran, Ewan McGregor and favorite character actor Stanley Tucci.

This revamped version includes Jack (Hoult), a wimpy farm boy with heart, Elmont (McGregor) is an Errol Flynn-esque hero with brawn, and Isabelle (Eleanor Tomlinson), the princess at the top of the beanstalk waiting to be rescued. Then there’s the Basil Rathbone-like villain (Tucci) Elmont has to defeat, and of course, giants galore to be slain. Co-starring Bill Nighy, Ian McShane and Ewen Bremner and directed by Bryan Singer of X-Men fame, Jack the Giant Slayer features CGI of The Hobbit variety and a love story similar to a Disney film. McGregor seems to phone in his performance, while Hoult is a bit too dweeby for an underdog hero. But Tucci plays a fine villain, and Tomlinson is given her own armor and horse rather than just being left in distress.

Giant Slayer doesn’t bring anything new to the table direction or story wise, but it is an easy go-to flick for parents looking to entertain their kids. —Megan Bianco

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

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BILLY WATSON AND ROBIN HENKEL 7 p.m.-10 p.m.

Live music at The Cellar.

156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

ENGLISH JOE WITH DR. BILL STEWART 7:30 p.m.11 p.m. Iva Lee’s. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2855, www.ivalees.com.

DREAM BROTHER 8 p.m. Live music at StillWater.

24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.danapointstillwater.com.

friday

LIGHT OF THE WORLD DINNER AUCTION GALA 6 p.m.-10 p.m. An evening to benefit Capo Beach Christian School featuring keynote speaker Greg Laurie of Harvest Ministries, Christian entertainment, dinner, auctions and more. Tickets online. 25975 Domingo Ave., Capistrano Beach, 949.496.3513, www.capobeachchristianschool.org.

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LAURENCE JUBER 7:30 p.m. Grammy winner who was the lead guitarist for Paul McCartney’s Wings band performs for the Lord of the Strings concert series at the Dana Point Community House. $30. 24642 San Juan Ave., Dana Point, 949.842.2227, www.lordofthestringsconcerts.com.

BLUES MASTER BILL MAGEE 7:30 p.m.-11 p.m.

Live music at Iva Lee’s with special guest Lynwood Slim.

555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2855, www.ivalees.com.

SUNG MOJO 9 p.m. Live music at Goody’s Tavern.

206 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.3400, www.goodystavern.com.

OC TAVERN 6TH ANNIVERSARY AND LIVE MUSIC 10 p.m. Flock of 80’s performs as OC Tavern celebrates its sixth anniversary. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.

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IDES OF MARCH TASTING 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Wine tasting at SC Wine Company. Enjoy seven wines for $15; includes complimentary cheese plate and chocolate.

212 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

DIRTY DEEDS AT THE DEPOT 8 p.m. Play at Camino Real Playhouse set in 1895 during the glory days of San Juan Capistrano. Tickets $24; runs through March 23. 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.489.8082, www.caminorealplayhouse.org.

DANA POINT SYMPHONY CONCERT 7:30 p.m.

Concert titled “Opera and the Ocean with the Festival of Whales” at St. Edward’s Church. $10-$15. 33926 Calle La Primavera, Dana Point, www.danapointsymphony.com.

DP RESTAURANT WEEK More than 15 of Dana Point’s local restaurants will take part in the event occurring March 1-10. Visit www.DPrestaurantweek.com for a full listing of all participating restaurants and more info.

LIVE MUSIC & WINE TASTING 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Ben Woods performs live and wine tasting at DaVine Food & Wine (wine tasting starts at 4 p.m.). Tasting fee $15 for five wines. 34673 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.493.4044, www.davine-wine.com.

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SECOND SATURDAY ART FAIR 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Local and regional artists feature their arts and crafts, also includes local musicians, business and restaurant specials, and more in downtown San Juan Capistrano. More info: 949.493.4700, www.sjcartfair.org.

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FESTIVAL OF WHALES The second weekend of events including parades, music, art show and sale, street faire, contests, water sports, SUP demonstrations, family activities, food, drinks and much more in the Dana Point Harbor area. Go online for schedule and more details: www.festivalofwhales.org.

MOPS BOUTIQUE & CRAFT FAIR 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

The annual Mothers of Preschoolers fundraising fair at San Clemente Presbyterian Church featuring vendors/ products with everything from home decor to jewelry, pictures with the Easter Bunny (11 a.m.-2 p.m.), a bake sale, raffle and more. 119 Avenida De La Estrella, San Clemente, 949.492.6158, wwwscpres.org.

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GRUNION RUN 7:45 a.m. As part of the Festival of Whales, head to Doheny State Park and participate in a flat, fast and scenic run along the coast and through the state park. Distances: 10k, 5k (or both), kid’s 1k. Cost $15$55. 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, www.festivalofwhalesgrunionrun.com.

BACKYARD SKILLS LECTURE: RAINWATER HARVESTING 11 a.m. The Ecology Center holds a class on how to harvest and feed your garden rain water and reduce harmful run-off. Free. 32701 Alipaz St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.443.4223, www.theecologycenter.org WHALE OF A BEACH CLEANUP 9 a.m.-noon. Celebrate the return of the migratory gray whales by getting that debris off the beach before it washes out to sea to pose a threat to marine life. Meet at Doheny State Beach headquarters. 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2704, www.dohenystatebeach.org.

BIG BAND SWING THING 7 p.m. The Angels for the Arts at Saddleback College present 1940s swing music, along with dance performances by Saddleback students, at the Norman P. Murray Center. $25. 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, 949.582.4656, www.saddleback.edu.

DIXIE SWIM CLUB 8 p.m. Comedy at Cabrillo Playhouse set in the days when Eisenhower was president. $20. Shows through March 17. 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente, 949.492.0465, www.cabrilloplayhouse.org.

WYLAND ART LESSONS IN THE WILD 9 a.m. dockside presentation and art lesson via video with Wyland at Dana Wharf. Cost $25-$45. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF 2 p.m.; 7 p.m. St. Margaret’s students perform the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama in the Hurlbut Theater. Tickets $18.75. 31641 La Novia Ave., San Juan Capistrano, 949.661.0108, www.smes.org.

ASTRONOMY NIGHT 6:45 p.m.-8:45 p.m. Gaze into the night sky through telescopes learn the constellations with astronomy experts at The Reserve/Richard & Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy. Adults $10, kids $5. More info: 949.489.9778, www.theconservancy.org.

WIGS AND TIES 10 p.m. A second night of celebrating the sixth anniversary of OC Tavern featuring live music

by Wigs and Ties. Tickets $10. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.

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GETTING OUT (Cont. from page 22) BAD KITTY PROJECT 9 p.m. Live music at Goody’s Tavern. 206 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.3400, www.goodystavern.com.

ZYDECO WITH THE BAYOU BROTHERS 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.

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DAYLIGHT SAVINGS Starts at 2 a.m. so be sure to set your clocks back one hour.

TWO YEARS BEFORE THE MAST READING 9 a.m.6 p.m.Visit the Dana Point Nature Interpretive Center for the Dana Point Historical Society’s reading of Richard Henry Dana, Jr.’s memoir. 34558 Scenic Drive, Dana Point, 949.248.8121, www.danapoint.org.

WHALE OF A CONCERT 12 p.m.-5 p.m. As part of the Festival of the Whales, three bands perform at Baby Beach area in the Dana Point Harbor (The Dave Silver Band, Mobility, and Savor). Free. Food and drink available for purchase. 34451 Ensenado Place, Dana Point, 949-2483530, www.danapoint.org.

MOBILE MARINE MAMMAL MUSEUM 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Visit Doheny’s Whale Walk for an opportunity to see and feel authentic marine mammal artifacts. 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2704, www.dohenystatebeach.org.

JEFFREY ADAM MEMORIAL REGATTA 11 a.m. Entry fee $30 including commemorative bracelet, lunch and dinner. Dinner starts at 4:30 p.m. and is open to the public for $20. Proceeds from the second annual regatta benefit the Dana Point Youth Charitable Foundation. Tickets available online. Dana Point Yacht Club, 24399 Dana Drive, 949.496.2900, www.dpyc.org/juniors.htm.

DAWSON’S GANG 2:30 p.m. Sunday Funday at The Swallows Inn. 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com.

RABBI BLUE 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Live music at The Cellar.

156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

MARILYN MONROE SEARCH 3 p.m. Audition to be the next Marilyn on Stage II at Camino Real Playhouse. Dress the part and be ready to perform for 1-2 minutes. 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.489.8082, www.caminorealplayhouse.org.

MURDER BY THE MISSION DINNER THEATRE 6:30 p.m. Murder mystery dinner theatre Camino Real Playhouse. Make reservations at Sarducci’s. Tickets $59. 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.9593, www.caminorealplayhouse.org.

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WHALE AND DOLPHIN TOURS The Festival of Whales is over, but Capt Dave’s Safari still has 2.5 hour whale and dolphin watching tours on a high-tech catamaran with underwater viewing pods and more. Call for times and reservations. Cost $55 adults, $35 children, 2 and younger free. 24440 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.488.2828, www.dolphinsafari.com.

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SAN CLEMENTE JUNIOR WOMEN’S CLUB MEETING 7 p.m. Monthly general meeting at RIO Adult Day Health Care Center. 2021 Calle Frontera, San Clemente.

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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THE KALAMA BROTHERS 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 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.

UPCOMING EVENTS THURSDAY, MARCH 14 DOUG WESTFALL 7 p.m. Casa Romantica Speaker Series continues with a presentation on the history of Orange County ranchos with American history expert, author, educator and international speaker, Doug Westfall.

Admission $10; members $5. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 16

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GOOD NEIGHBORS CLUB OF CAPISTRANO VALLEY MEETING 11 a.m.

The ladies group meets at Irons in the Fire for lunch, to discuss local groups of interest, and an entertaining program by musicians from High Hopes University. 150 Avenida Magdalena, San Clemente, 949.361.0586.

ST. PATRICK’S DINNER AND DANCE 5 p.m.-10 p.m.

The San Clemente Exchange Club and the city host the 46th annual event in the SC Community Center featuring a corned beef and cabbage dinner, live band, authentic Irish dancers, drawings and more fun. Admission: $20 donation.

100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente, 949.498.3602, www.san-clemente.org.

RUBEN GONZALEZ 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Live music at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

SWALLOW’S PARADE 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 55th Swallows Day Parade & Mercado Street Faire in downtown San Juan Capistrano; www.swallowsparade.com.

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CURIOSITY CARTS 10 a.m.-12 p.m. A hands-on learning experience for kids 5 and older with replicas of mission artifacts used by the Juaneno Indians at Mission San Juan Capistrano. 26801 Ortega Hwy., 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.

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*For our full calendar, visit the “Event Calendar” at www.sanclementetimes.com.

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ON STAGE AT THE COACH HOUSE MELVIN SEALS & JGB Melvin Seals & JGB, the latest incarnation of the Jerry Garcia Band—Melvin Seals (organ/ keyboard), Dave Hebert (guitar), Jimmy Tebeau (bass guitar) and Pete Lavezzoli (drums)—are bringing the unique sound the band has long been known for to the Coach House, Thursday, March 21. We caught up with Seals to talk about the band and the upcoming show. Here’s what he had to say: SC TIMES: What kind of set are the fans in store for?

SEALS: They are in for a true Jerry Garcia experience full of songs from the ’90s shows at the historic Warfield in San Francisco. It will be a great show.

Besides the obvious, what has influenced the band’s musical style?

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We mix blues, funk, rock, jazz, with a little R&B and gospel thrown in, to spice things up. We are exploring the possibility of what Jerry’s band would have sounded like today. JGB is excited to take it even further.

What’s next for JGB? Perhaps in the future, writing some of our own material will be explored. We are also looking to tour internationally. We hope to go “where no man has gone before.”

Catch Melvin Seals & JGB at The Coach House in San Juan Capistrano on March 21. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance and $23 at the door. For tickets or dinner reservations, visit www.thecoachhouse.com or call 949.496.8930.

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Melvin Seals & JGB. Photo © Bob Minkin

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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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Business Beat

BY JIM SHILANDER

News and updates on San Clemente’s business community

NEW DEVELOPMENTS u Seaside Skin Care, 212 N El Camino Real, 949.276.2777, www.seasideskincare.com Kiley Jones of Seaside Skin Care said the company’s new location a few blocks north on El Camino Real (in the former location of Beauty a Go Go) should provide the business with a number of new opportunities.

“We decided to move because it was close by and had more usable space, along with more visibility,” Jones said. “Everyone really likes the new space. It’s more open.”

The business was previously located at 108 South El Camino Real, where it had been in business for two years.

The store provides a number of medical grade products and skin care services, including facials and chemical peels, as well as providing “injectables,” such as Botox and Juvederm.

Jones said the business is “finishing up details” at the new location, ahead of a grand opening party on Saturday, March 16. Jones said the business would be offering up to 50 percent off on treatments that day.

Left Coast Brewing Company, 1251 Puerta Del Sol, 949.218.3967, www.leftcoastbrewing.com Tommy Hadjis of Left Coast Brewing said the San Clemente-based brewery had long wanted to give residents a chance to taste the company’s products on-site, but hadn’t had the opportunity until last year, when an neighboring property came open. The brewery found itself with a space to open a tasting room, which the company did last month.

“It’s long overdue,” Hadjis said.

Since the company ships most of its beers to different areas of the country, you’d have to know where to go to find them, Hadjis said. Opening up a tasting room locally gives locals the chance to taste many of the company’s beers fresh and to experience more experimental varieties.

“We do all kinds of different beers, includu

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ing one-off styles,” Hadjis explained.

Some recent developments included a number of barrel-aged beers, like the imperial stout aged in port wine barrels and the company’s popular “Hop Juice,” double Indian Pale Ale aged in French oak red wine barrels. Hadjis said a number of beers will only be available at the tasting room. The company is also considering starting a “beer club,” that would give members the first crack at tasting certain varieties.

The tasting room is open Wednesday through Sunday (from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Wednesday through Friday, noon to 9 p.m.

Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.) Hadjis said food trucks would be stopping by every Friday and Saturday, since the tasting room does not serve food. A dozen beers are on tap each night, and visitors can also take home bottles and kegs. u DBA Elects New Board The San Clemente Downtown Business Association elected its new board at its first meeting of the year on February 6. The meeting was held at Carbonara’s on Avenida Del Mar, a 20-year tradition for the organization.

Following the recent passing of Tony Carbonara, daughter Christina Carbonara agreed to accept her father’s former position as vice-president. Michael Kaupp was reelected as board president, Karen Palmer of Village Book Exchange was elected as treasurer and Dawn Mednick of The Cellar was elected secretary. Other board members include Lorie Wodiske of Angel Wings and Variant, Chen Yen of Café Calypso and Sunrise Café and Josie Rietkerk of Stella Lucy.

GIVING BACK u Cafe Expresso, 647 Camino de los Mares, Suite 122, 949.240.3467 Linda Donahue, who co-owns the Cafe Expresso coffee shop in Camino de los Mares with her husband James, will be one of the participants in this year’s CHOC Follies, a

Mary Gray Perdue, center, accepted the annual “Agency of the Year” award from Second Harvest Ministries.

With her are Starlite Ossiginac and Nicole Suydam of Second Harvest. Courtesy Photo

Cafe Expresso partner Linda Donahue will be participating in the Children’s Hospital of Orange County’s annual “CHOC Follies” fundraiser later this month. Photo by Jim Shilander

major fundraiser for the Children’s Hospital of Orange County, which will be held March 28 to 30 at the Robert Moore Theatre at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa.

Donahue has participated in the Follies, which is a showcase for CHOC volunteers, twice before, first three years ago, then again last year. The couple has owned Cafe Expresso for seven years.

“I did it for a year and then went as a spectator the next year. I felt like I really missed not doing it,” Donahue said. “I felt like I needed to give back.”

All participants in the Follies rehearse twice a week with professional directors and choreographers, but are also required to raise a minimum of $1,000 for the event.

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The Follies has raised approximately $6 million over the past 15 years, much of which helped to build the new tower at the hospital. This year’s event is primarily raising funds to outfit a new multimedia center utilized by patients.

To help raise money for CHOC, Cafe Expresso will be hosting a fundraiser Sunday, March 17, from 6 a.m. to noon.

Donahue said 20 percent of all sales will go to the hospital. Donahue said the business would be passing out information to all of its regular customers to remind them of the fundraiser.

MILESTONE u Family Assistance Ministries was awarded as “Agency of the Year for 2012” at Second Harvest Food Bank’s Annual Agency Conference January 11. Mary Gray Perdue accepted the award on behalf of FAM, FAM’s board, staff, donors and volunteers, from Second Harvest’s CEO Nicole Suydam and Agency Outreach Coordinator Starlite Ossiginac. Perdue expressed appreciation for the recognition citing FAM’s collaboration with over 88 community partners in order to help prevent homelessness. FAM serves thousands of people in South Orange County each month.

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& OUTDOORS STORIES, SCORES, SCHEDULES & MORE

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Mary Mulligan-Crapo Enshrined Among Southland Greats

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OUTDOOR SPOTLIGHT

SECOND ANNUAL JEFFREY ADAM MEMORIAL REGATTA The second annual Jeffrey Adam Memorial Regatta is set to take place on March 10 as part of the Festival of Whales in Dana Point Harbor.

The regatta is being organized by Dana Point sailor Liz Fletcher to honor her friend Jeffrey Adam, who died in June 2011 after being diagnosed with meningitis.

Fletcher and Adam learned the ins and outs of sailing through the Mariners Sea Scouts Program, Westwind Sailing and the Dana Point Yacht Club

The Jeffrey Adam Memorial Regatta will take place in the Dana Point Harbor on March 10 at 11 a.m.

Courtesy photo

and both were fixtures on the local sailing scene around town, according to a press release.

The first rendition of the regatta took place last year, as part of Fletcher’s community service project in the Mariners Sea Scout program.

The regatta is open to youth and

adults and the race is for those who want to compete or just have fun in the water. Sabots, Lasers and 420s are among the classes of boats that will be featured. Entrance fee to the regatta is $30 and includes a bracelet, lunch and dinner. Proceeds benefit the Dana Point Youth Charitable Foundation.

Racing begins at 11 a.m. with dinner following at 4:30 p.m. Dinner is open to the public and tickets are $20. For registration and dinner tickets, visit www.

DPYC.org. —Steve Breazeale

SCOR E BOAR D BASKETBALL SC NJB TEAM SWEEPS CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNEY The 10U San Clemente NJB Lakers went a perfect 3-0 on February 24 at their Championship Tournament at Cypress High.

The team includes: Ryan Goddard, Seth Lewis, Zach Kratzer, Joseph Nelson, Matthew Nelson, Sam Hunter, Thomas Blackmore, Jack Finnerty, Sammy VanDixhorn, Stevie Eisenhower, Jackson Barker and Jack Carroll. Scott Kratzer and John Carroll coach the team.

The 10U NJB Lakers. Courtesy photo

LACROSSE

SOCCER

Victory Lacrosse defeated Hughes Lacrosse 6-4 to win the OCLA Championship game on February 24. Courtesy photo

The San Clemente boys soccer JV team went undefeated on the season and captured their fifth straight league title. Courtesy photo

VICTORY LACROSSE WINS OCLA CHAMPIONSHIP Victory Lacrosse picked up a big win on February 24 when they defeated Hughes Lacrosse 6-4 in the OCLA Championship game at Irvine High School.

Mike Hutnick, who is also the head coach for the boys varsity lacrosse team at San Clemente High, coaches Victory Lacrosse.

The U15 team is made up mainly of players from San Clemente and the surrounding area and is based out of Vista Hermosa Sports Park.

The Victory Lacrosse OCLA Championship team includes: Shawn Rodriguez, Austin Nix, David Howren, Riley Paredes, Ryan Simons, Sander Lush, Grant Hill, James Eidt, Hunter Neal, Cole Hank, Chase DeLaurie, Eric Zoe, Jack Szabo, Matthew Keany, Richie Simons, Harrison Webb, Brady Burwell, Omeed Farhadi, Nicholas Lemus and Branden Wilson.

TRITONS JV SOCCER GOES UNDEFEATED The San Clemente junior varsity boys soccer team defeated Capistrano Valley 3-1 on February 5 to cap off an undefeated season and claim their fifth consecutive South Coast League title. The team was coached by Chris Murray.

The Tritons (16-0-5 overall) junior varsity team includes: Neecon Raji, Luis Pantoja, Liam McVicar, Kenneth Higgins, Tayte Clark, Alex Drabkin, Ethan Gacek, Bo Rys, Chase Fleming, Andrew Stefaniak, Jake Bettinelli, Nic Salvini, Chris Mendoza, Rafael Rebollar, Jorge Adame, Matt Baker, Barrett Croft, Mckay Reese, Trent Shaw, Fernando Perez, Alex Gonzalez and Joe Lorio.

Mary Mulligan-Crapo won 500 games as head coach of the San Clemente girls basketball team. Courtesy photo

By Steve Breazeale San Clemente Times

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n a halftime ceremony at the CIF-SS Girls Basketball Championships on March 1, longtime San Clemente girls basketball coach Mary Mulligan-Crapo was inducted into the South California Interscholastic Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame.

Her name now stands alongside famous southland coaches such as John Wooden and Bill Mulligan.

In her 25 years coaching at San Clemente MulliganCrapo won 500 games, captured 13 South Coast League titles, including 12 in a row, won five CIF Championships and sent 28 girls to play at the collegiate level. She was the CIF Division 1 Coach of the Year three times and the South Coast League Coach of the Year 13 times.

Mulligan-Crapo is no longer the varsity girls head coach but is still very much involved in teaching youth basketball.

Alongside her husband, Steve Crapo, Mary coaches an eighth grade youth team that acts as a feeder to the San Clemente program. She also dons a whistle every now and then to officiate in frosh/soph and junior varsity games.

For a full story on Mulligan-Crapo’s induction visit www. sanclementetimes.com. SC San Clemente Times March 7–13, 2013

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Triton Report

By Steve Breazeale

TRITONS CLAIM CIF-SS TITLE, STAVE OFF BELL 3-1 IN SOCAL REGIONAL On March 2 the San Clemente boys soccer team defeated Servite 1-0 to claim the CIF-SS Division 1 title. Junior Alek Cucuk scored the deciding goal.

The Tritons then hosted Bell High in the first round of the CIF SoCal Regional on March 5.

The Tritons held a commanding 2-0 lead at the half but gave up a free-kick goal to the Eagles in the 60th minute that made things 2-1. Bell continued to press the issue on offense and created good opportunities to score off throw-ins and set pieces.

With limited opportunities coming their way, the Tritons benefited from a Bell defensive miscue when a long clearance from San Clemente senior defender Connor Tobia bounced off an Eagle defender’s head and into his own goal to make it 3-1.

The Eagles’ own goal provided the Tritons with some breathing room and helped them advance to the second round, which will be played at home on March 7 against La Costa Canyon at 5:30 p.m.

For a full game story on the Tritons win over Bell visit www.sanclementetimes. com.

ACEVES, RYAN COMPETE AT CIF STATE TOURNAMENT Ash Ryan competed in the 195 pound weight class at the CIF State Wrestling Tournament on March 1 in Bakersfield and lost in the consolation round. Fellow teammate Austin Aceves lost in the consolation round as well.

TRITONS OPEN SEASON WITH WIN OVER FORMER COACH The San Clemente boys lacrosse team opened the season with an emotional 12-8 win over St. Margaret’s and former coach Glen Miles on February 27.

Tritons (1-1) senior midfielder Jordan Riggs set the pace with 10 clears, four ground balls, three goals and one assist.

Senior goalie Thomas Ahola had 16 saves, while Peyton Garrett (four goals), Robbie Burns (three goals), Jack Renard (one goal, two assists) and Austin Streeter (one goal, two assists) rounded out the scoring for the Tritons.

San Clemente’s first-year coach Mike Hutnick then took his team to face perennial powerhouse Foothill on March 2, where the team struggled to find their rhythm from the start and fell 14-4.

Junior midfielder Collin Zines scored two goals and tallied one assist to pace the Tritons.

Next Game: 3/12 at Capistrano Valley, 7:30 p.m.

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The San Clemente boys soccer team captured the CIF-SS Division 1 title by defeating Servite 1-0 on March 2. Photo by Brian Miller TRITONS BASEBALL OFF TO BLISTERING START Solid hitting and efficient pitching has led the San Clemente baseball team to a 6-1 start to their 2013 campaign.

The team picked up an early 2-0 win over Trabuco Hills on February 23 and followed that up with back-to-back wins over El Rancho and Paramount in the Paramount Tournament from November 23 to November 25.

The Tritons then exploded for 23 hits, 13 runs batted in and one home run in an 18-0 win over Norwalk on November 27.

A 2-1, 10-inning victory over Santa Margarita followed, as did a 4-3 win over El Dorado in the Loara Tournament. The team suffered its first loss on March 5, when they were defeated by Los Alamitos 8-4.

Senior Cody Maples is hitting .538 in the early going and has two home runs. Sophomore catcher Lucas Herbert appears to have adjusted nicely after transferring from Georgia in the offseason and is hitting .476 and leads the team with seven runs batted in.

Senior left hander Garrett O’Toole (2-0) has been effective and has yet to yield a run in seven innings pitched.

Next Game: 3/7 vs. Vista Murrieta, 3 p.m.

BOYS GOLF TEES OFF The San Clemente boys golf team fired off back to back scores of 215 in a double header then shot a solid 193 on March 5 and now stand at 1-2 overall.

The team’s first match of the year resulted in a close 215-211 loss to Newport Harbor on February 28. Sammy Schwartz was the low man after carding a 41.

The Tritons played Aliso Niguel in the second match of a double header and again shot 215, only this time with a dif-

ferent result as they beat the Wolverines 215-220 at El Niguel Country Club.

San Clemente then shot a collective 193 against Corona Del Mar at the Newport Beach Country Club on March 5 but were bested 185-193. Reese Wahlin shot a 36, Schwartz a 37, Matt DePalma turned in a 39 and Ryan Garred shot a 41.

Next Match: 3/7 vs. Dana Hills at Monarch Beach, 2:30 p.m.

BOYS AND GIRLS SWIM SET TO OPEN SEASON Both the boys and girls San Clemente swim teams will open their season at the Capo Relays at Capistrano Valley from March 7 to March 9.

Next Meet: 3/11 at El Toro, 3:15 p.m.

SOFTBALL SET FOR SPECIAL NIGHT The San Clemente softball team is off to a 0-3 start to their season but will look to bounce back on March 8 when they host Trabuco Hills. The night is dubbed the “San Clemente Girls Softball Night” and is geared to help gain support for the sport in the community, according to head coach Paul Hill.

The night will be a special one for Hill, who has deep ties to the Mustang softball program.

Hill was the junior varsity head coach at Trabuco Hills for three seasons before taking on the job at San Clemente. His daughter, Emily Hall-Hill, plays second base and leads off for the Mustangs.

GIRLS LACROSSE HEADS TO LA SHOOTOUT A 17-8 loss to rival Dana Hills, a 17-2 loss to visiting Capistrano Valley and a close 16-13 loss to Laguna Hills have the San Clemente girls lacrosse team sitting at 0-3.

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The team will now head to Laguna Hills to compete in the LA Shootout Tournament on March 9, where they will face Temecula Valley and Glendale at 8 a.m. and 1:20 p.m., respectively.

BOYS VOLLEYBALL BEGINS TOUGH STRETCH Head coach Ken Goldstone has put together a tough non-league schedule for the San Clemente boys volleyball team and they began their season with a 3-0 win over visiting Long Beach Poly on February 26.

The tough test continued with a match against Edison on March 5 where the Tritons came away with a three-set victory. Lucas Yoder led the way with 15 kills while AJ Hammer tallied 12. Jack Yoder had 35 assists, three blocks and four aces in the win.

The team is now set to travel to Poway to play in the Best of the West Tournament from March 8 to March 9. They will play Thousand Oaks and La Costa Canyon as part of pool play.

TRACK AND FIELD HEADS TO EL TORO Freshman Cali Hoye broke the San Clemente freshman high jump record when she cleared the 5-foot mark at a non-scoring preseason meet at Huntington on February 28. Junior Melissa Eisele and senior Madison Huffman both posted a time of 5:16 in the 1600-meter run.

Boys team scores were not available at press time.

Next Meet: 3/7 vs. El Toro, 2:45 p.m.

BOYS TENNIS UPSETS IRVINE The Tritons boys tennis team beat a talented Irvine team 12-6 on February 28 then went on to handle Mater Dei 16-2 on March 4. The Tritons (2-0) now travel to play Fountain Valley on March 7. www.sanclementetimes.com

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AIR CONDITIONING Oasis Heating & Air 949.420.1321 31648 Rancho Viejo Rd. Ste. A, www.oasisair.com

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APPLIANCES SERVICES & REPAIRS

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949.637.8767

HAIR SALONS

ART GALLERIES San Clemente Art Association 949.492.7175 100 N. Calle Seville, www.scartgallery.com

BEAUTY SUPPLY Del Mar Beauty Supply 949.492.8180 150 Avenida Del Mar, Ste D, www.delmarbeauty.com

Kreative Hair Design 173 Avenida Serra

949.498.6245

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COINS GraCorp Coins & Collectibles www.gracorpcoins.com

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

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Lange & Minnott 1201 Puerta Del Sol, Ste. 203

MORTGAGES

SC Rider Supply 949.388.0521 949.493.9311 520 S. El Camino Real, www.scridersupply.com

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

TILE & STONE INSTALLATION 949.496.0123

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Kohler Tile Contracting

714.768.3077

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

CONCRETE

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MATTRESSES

South Coast Furniture & Mattress 109 Calle de los Molinos, 949.350.4692 www.southcoastfurniture.com Kevin

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License: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) www.costaverdelandscaping.com

ROOFING CONTRACTORS Jim Thomas Roofing 162 Calle de Industrias

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

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BOOKS

CHOCOLATE/CANDY

Café Calypso 114 Avenida Del Mar #4

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RESTAURANTS

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WINDOW CLEANING

PRESCHOOLS San Clemente Preschool 163 Avenida Victoria, www.sanclementepreschool.com

949.498.1025

PRINTING

Bayside Window Cleaning, Inc. 949.215.2323 www.baysidewindowcleaning.com Clear Windows 949.485.8793 San Clemente, www.clearwindows-llc.com

WINDOW & DOOR INSTALLATION

Printing OC 949.388.4888 Offshore Construction www.offshoreconstruction.org 27134 Paseo Espada #B 203, www.printingoc.com

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REMODEL

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National Charity League- Monarch Chapter 6th Annual Sale Sat - March 9th 8:30AM - 2PM Gloria Dei Lutheran Church -33501 Stonehill, Dana Point. Gently used and new items, clothes, furniture, toys, jewelry, something for everyone! Proceeds to local charities GARAGE SALE: SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 2013 Time: 7:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. Place: 30011 Imperial Drive--San Juan Capistrano, Ca. ITEMS: Clothing, Electrical and Plumbing Fixtures, Records, Household Items, Misc. etc

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GROM OF THE WEEK Bryce Pinkerton Age: 7, Clarence Lobo Elementary

Bryce Pinkerton has been surfing since he was two, and he has a picture to prove it, he said. He does, and he did. It hangs prominently in his house and he enjoys pointing out the photo that shows him riding a longboard in Hawaii after being pushed into a wave by his dad. Bryce has loved surfing ever since. He’s currently ranked No. 8 in the WSA Micro Grom U9 Push-in Shortboard division and earned his second ever win—and a big trophy—last month at the Grom Bomb Surf Contest in Oceanside in the Mini Grom Push-in 8U division. He enjoys contests, especially the excitement of advancing through to the finals. “It’s really awesome when I advance but I don’t really care so much now if I don’t because I just won that huge Bryce Pinkerton. Photo by Jeff Davis trophy and I can just try harder next time,” Bryce said. He also likes music, plays the bongo drums and hopes to learn to play the guitar before traveling the world on his quest to become a pro surfer. “I practice surfing every day. I’m trying to read the waves better, get down the line more, work on my snaps and get enough speed to land airs when I’m 10,” Bryce said. What is Bryce’s idea of the perfect ending to a day of surfing? “I will catch a bomb set, make it all the way through, do a couple round houses, a couple snaps and kick out. Then I like to eat steak, read and then go to sleep,” he said.—Andrea Swayne

Rolling Rack is Rolling Back

SURF FORECAST Water Temperature: 56-59 degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: San Clemente: 8-10’ Poor Catalina: 25-30’ Good Immediate: Combo of west/northwest swell and southwest swell prevails on Thursday for waist-head high waves (3-5’) at better exposures. Standout focal points are larger at times. The northwest and southwest swell combo eases on Friday, with surf running in the waist-shoulder+ high (3-4’+) zone. Conditions are looking poor then with steady onshore winds and rain.

Long Range Outlook: A blend of southwest and northwest swells eases over the weekend as conditions are due to improve.

Check out Surfline for all the details!

T. Patterson Surf Shop seeks creative locals to feature at summer launch parties

By Andrea Swayne San Clemente Times

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Patterson surf shop is getting ready to start their second annual summertime Rolling Rack Launch Party series in April and is looking for local artists, clothing designers and musicians to feature once a month through the season.

“The idea is to feature new or up-andcoming artists, designers and musicians, to give them exposure as well as to offer something new and different to our customers.” said Vicki Patterson, surf shop co-owner. “We want our store to be unique—more than just the same old brands. Our community has so many gifted people and we want to lend our support to them while providing a unique shopping experience every time you visit.”

Last year’s Rolling Rack parties were so successful that there was no question as to whether the events would continue.

At one typical event last year, a full house was treated to a concert by the

T. Patterson Surf Shop is calling on local artists, musicians and apparel designers to feature in summer Rolling Rack Launch Party events. A selection of work by local artists is shown her on display in the shop. Photo by Andrea Swayne

band Pepper while browsing digital photographic art by Mark Ley and being introduced to the best in local private label clothing design.

“Custom shaped Timmy Patterson surfboards are still our main draw but we like the idea of offering a more interesting shopping experience that supports other local south county artisans. When someone comes to our shop they truly are ‘keeping it local,’” Patterson said.

Also returning this summer will be community Food Swap days, once a month beginning in April. If you cook, bake or

grow anything good to eat, the free Food Swap is a great place to exchange your creations for those of others. From wild honey and fresh eggs to baked goods and home grown vegetables, the more participants, the bigger the variety.

“You could bring in your homemade snicker doodles and trade them for Alaskan smoked salmon. It’s like old fashioned bartering. And if you’re into knowing where your food comes from, this is a great way to access unprocessed, handcrafted items to broaden your culinary horizons,” Patterson said. “We will be

LOWERS PRO 2013 CANCELED, TO RETURN IN 2014

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rindMedia, producers of the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) Prime Lowers Pro surf contest since 2004, announced on Tuesday that this year’s event has been officially postponed due to the lack of a title sponsor.

Event title sponsor, Nike, pulled out of surfing last year and officials were unable to secure replacement sponsorship on such short notice.

The 2013 ASP Prime Lowers Pro, originally scheduled for April 30 through May 4 at San Clemente Times March 7–13, 2013

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the San Onofre State Beach break of Lower Trestles, will return in May of 2014, according to a statement by GrindMedia.

“We are committed to operating the Lowers Pro at the Prime level to deliver the most value to the surfers competing, our audience, and brands supporting surfing,” said GrindMedia director of event operations and Lowers Pro event director Sean Nielsen in the statement.

“Due to the economic climate and timing of the transition of the former title sponsor,

we have not secured a new partner in the title position to operate at the Prime level.

The content emerging from the Lowers Pro rivals that of any World Tour event, and we look forward to delivering this experience to surf fans next year.”

Meg Bernardo, ASP North America executive director said that while it is unfortunate to lose such a high caliber venue from the schedule, she is confident that another premier contest will be back on the schedule for next season.—Andrea Swayne

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sharing more information about the Food Swaps soon on our Facebook page.”

The Pattersons are in the process of booking guests for this summer’s Rolling Rack events and are extending a call to the community’s talented artists.

Artists, musicians and apparel designers interested in being featured at a T. Patterson launch party should contact Vicki Patterson at 949.366.2022.

Stay tuned to the San Clemente Times for updates or “like” T. Patterson Surf Shop on Facebook for up to date information about all of these upcoming events. SC

RESULTS NSSA Southwest Open, Event No. 9, March 2-3, Ventura, C Street Local finishers only. MEN: 3. Josh Benjoya, Dana Point. JUNIORS: 2. Griffin Colapinto, San Clemente; 3. Kei Kobayashi, San Clemente. MINI GROMS: 1. Kade Matson, San Clemente; 4. Kai McPhillips, San Clemente.

WOMEN: 1. Chelsea Tuach, San Clemente; 2. Tia Blanco, San Clemente. GIRLS: 4. Malia Osterkamp, San Clemente. LONGBOARD: 1.

Christian Stutzman, San Clemente. PERFORMERS OF THE EVENT: Chelsea Tuach.

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