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Changing of the Guard Four CUSD Principals move on to new challenges and adventures E Y E O N S C / PAG E 6

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San Clemente High School principal George Duarte will be moving on to a new position at Ladera Ranch Middle School next year, in order to spend more time with his family. Photo by Jim Shilander

Boxer Says Letter May Be “Turning Point” for SONGS

New San Clemente Principal Talks About Appointment

New Look for Triton Football in Spring Practice

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LOCAL NEWS & IN-DEPTH REPORTING

SC S a n C le m e n te

DANA POINT

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO San Juan Capistrano is considering merging its utilities and public works departments, effectively creating a new position to oversee both while adding two new positions. Under the proposal, current Utilities Director Keith Van Der Maaten would manage the combined departments. The city hopes that combing the two positions will provide the financial flexibility to contract a new city and traffic engineer for no more than $211,400, according to a staff report. In addition to the public works director, two other positions, the utilities program manager and a utilities operator, would be unfunded for two new positions, a financial and administration manager and an associate engineer. Although the city would save $121,545 in salary and benefit costs, contracting for engineering services would likely increase by $166,400.

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NEXT DOOR WH AT ’S GO I N G O N I N OU R NE IGH B O R I N G TOW N S

In a unanimous decision, the Dana Point City Council approved city budgets last week, allocating $9.2 million for Town Center revitalization. Plans for the largest public works project in city history were approved by the California Coastal Commission seven years ago. But when the economic downturn hit, the project stalled. Over the last six months, the council pushed through plans for a phased construction approach, to be completed with the South Coast Water District. SCWD work on underground utilities along Pacific Coast Highway is expected to begin this fall. Upon completion of utility and street-level improvements, PCH will become a two way road, and work on Del Prado Avenue will begin. The approved budget did not account for Del Prado construction costs, as the city expects additional funding from developers as the project progresses.

SAN CLEMENTE’S TOP 5 HOTTEST TOPICS

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…New SONGS Letter?

THE LATEST: California Senator Barbara Boxer said Tuesday that a letter received by her office as part of an investigation into the replacement steam generators at San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station could be a “turning point” in the investigation into what Southern California Edison knew about the design flaws in the steam generator tubes at the plant. A leak at Unit 3 in January 2012 has kept the plant shut down since.

The letter, from then Edison vice president Dwight Nunn to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries General Manager Akira Sawa, said the replacement steam generators would be significantly larger than any the company had built in the past and would require new designs.

These statements were among those singled out by Boxer as evidence that Edison knew they were not replacing “like-forlike” with the steam generators.

“This correspondence leads me to believe that Edison intentionally misled the public and regulators in order to avoid a full safety review and public hearing,” Boxer said in a release.

Edison issued a release stating that the letters showed the company had been exercising proper oversight of Mitsubishi and the company did not conceal changes to the design.

WHAT’S NEXT: The NRC is currently investigating a proposal by Edison to restart Unit 2 at 70 percent power, as well as a license amendment proposal by Edison. A local hearing on the process is expected before any formal announcement on the restart proposal.

FIND OUT MORE: For more on the story, visit www.sanclementetimes.com — Jim Shilander San Clemente Times May 30–June 5, 2013

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…the NEW SCHS Principal?

THE LATEST: The Capistrano Unified School District Board of Trustees on Wednesday night appointed Michael Halt, an education veteran with 20 years of experience and colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, as the next principal for San Clemente High School.

Halt is currently principal at West Tisbury School in Martha’s Vineyard, Mass.

During his tenure at West Tisbury, Halt was awarded the Governor’s Commendation for Achievement in 2012 and was named a pilot candidate for National Board Certification for Principals.

Halt succeeds George Duarte, who was earlier appointed to be the principal at Ladera Ranch Middle School.

WHAT’S NEXT: Halt said when he saw the opening, he jumped at the opportunity.

“Just about everything (appealed to me),” Halt said. “I have always wanted to be a high school principal and I’d been hoping to get the chance to return to Southern California. And to have the opportunity to possibly lead a nationallyranked high school, one as outstanding as San Clemente … I’m really excited to be a part of the Triton family.”

Halt said he is still working out details as to both when he will be moving to the area and what his new assignment in the reserves will be.

FIND OUT MORE: To hear more from Halt, visit www.sanclementetimes.com — JS

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…The North Beach Car Rally?

THE LATEST: A planned car rally in North Beach that would have been held in

partnership with the Downtown Business Association’s June 9 Classic Car Show has been cancelled after the DBA withdrew support from the event, according to North Beach Community Association board member Don Slater. Slater was helping to organize the event.

After the rally received approval from the City Council at last week’s meeting, Slater said he was called by a DBA official who said the timing of the event would likely not work well for the participants in the classic car show. The community association got a late start in planning for the event, and did not meet the city’s 60-day special event application requirement. The association had requested a waiver of fees for the event, which the city denied. The group has also not yet achieved official nonprofit status. The council did allow staff to waive a portion of the fees as part of the approval of the event.

WHAT’S NEXT: Slater said he would not be doing any more events at North Beach due to a frustration with what he saw as a lack of support from the council and the city, but DBA car show chairman Dave Anderson expressed hope that the event could be better coordinated next year.

FIND OUT MORE: For more on the story visit www.sanclementetimes.com — JS

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…Height Limit Fight?

THE LATEST: The San Clemente Planning Commission declined to make any significant changes to the current draft of the General Plan, which includes allowing three-story developments on Avenida Del Mar and El Camino Real between Avenidas Presidio and Palizada at its meeting last Wednesday.

The General Plan Advisory Committee had put in a two-story height restriction in its initial formulation of the plan, but the

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Planning Commission nixed the proposal last fall, in favor of the current allowance for three stories with residences.

Property owners argued that the city’s current policies had been effective in preventing the “canyonization” of Del Mar, but an outright prohibition on adding third stories would lower their property values and unnecessarily restrict their property rights.

GPAC members, as well as Historical Society members, told the commission that the restriction was necessary to protect the historic feel of the downtown area.

WHAT’S NEXT: Members of the GPAC and Planning Commission discussed the restriction, along with other disagreements, with the City Council Wednesday, after press time. The City Council is projected to vote on the final version of the plan in the fall.

FIND OUT MORE: For information on the meeting between the three panels, visit www.sanclementetimes.com — JS

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…Camino de Estrella?

THE LATEST: Assistant City Engineer Tom Bonigut said Wednesday that work on the Interstate 5 overpass at Camino de Estrella should be wrapping up shortly.

“It’s close, they’re about ready to open it,” Bonigut said.

Both northbound and southbound offramps have been closed overnight intermittently over the past month to allow for widening work.

WHAT’S NEXT: Bonigut said some of the remaining work Caltrans would be doing would involve clearing up striping issues resulting from the widening of the overpass.

Bonigut said the last update he had received put the completion of work in early June.

FIND OUT MORE: For further updates, visit www.sanclementetimes.com. — JS www.sanclementetimes.com

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CITY AND COMMUNITY CALENDAR Friday, May 31 TGIF Celebration Noon at the Dorothy Visser Senior Center. 117 Ave. Victoria, San Clemente, 949.498.3322.

Saturday, June 1 Men’s Breakfast 8 a.m. Heritage Christian Fellowship in San Clemente features guest speaker Josh McDowell, a Christian apologist, evangelist, and writer. 190 Avenida La Pata, 949.361.1022, www.hcfsc.org.

“A Night in Tuscany” Fundraiser 5 p.m.-11 p.m. The San Clemente High School Educational Foundation presents the 10th annual event at a local ocean estate featuring dinner, entertainment, silent and live auctions to help provide free tutoring, counseling and much more for students. More info: www.schsef.org.

Tuesday, June 4 City Council Meeting 6 p.m. Regular meeting in City Hall Council Chambers.

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

Wednesday, June 5 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.

Kiwanis Meeting 12 p.m. The local Kiwanis Club meets at Carrows.

620 Avenida Pico, 949.290.8729, www.sanclementekiwanis.com.

SC Rotary Club Noon. Pride of the Pacific Bar & Grille, 150 Avenida Magdalena, 949.361.3619, www.sanclementerotary.org.

French Conversation Club 2 p.m.– 4 p.m. Come and chat at Cafe Calypso every Wednesday; no fees, no registration. 114 Avenida Del Mar, 949.493.5228.

Thursday, June 6 “Training Hearts for Jesus” 7 p.m.9 p.m. A 14-week parenting class at Heritage Christian Fellowship. Cost $140. 190 Avenida La Pata, 949.361.1022, www.hcfsc.org.

Sunset Networking Mixer 5:30 p.m.

Chamber’s Caribbean-themed mixer hosted

by San Clemente Villas By The Sea, dress the part for a chance to win prizes! Tickets $10-$20. 660 Camino de los Mares, 949.492.1131, www.scchamber.com.

San Clemente Times May 30-June 5, 2013

NEWS BITES

Compiled by Jim Shilander

PROPS, RECOGNITIONS AND MORSELS OF INFO Beach Run to Benefit Cancerstricken Girl The Katie Hawley Beach Run fundraiser will be held on June 9 at the San Clemente Pier. The event’s goal is to raise $10,000 or more for the Hawley family. Katie Hawley suffers from neuroblastoma cancer, which returned in January of this year. Hawley is a 13-year-old Ladera Ranch girl who had undergone four surgeries, six cycles of conventional chemotherapy, stem cell chemotherapy, 12 rounds of radiation and high doses of Accutane as a 9-year-old. She was declared “no evidence of disease” in December 2009, but is now fighting the cancer again. Her mother has quit her job to take her for treatment. Recently she went to San Francisco for a treatment that involves high doses of radiation and a week in isolation. The Hawleys are in fear of losing their home due to medical costs and Katie’s mother’s inability to work.

The run will be 2.6-kilometers-long, starting at the San Clemente Pier, south to Lost Winds (Lasuens) beach, and back to the pier.

For more information please contact katiefundraiser@soccerforhope.org.

The event is supported by Soccer For Hope and sponsored by Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton.

Poker Tournament to Benefit Courtney’s SandCastle The Courtney’s SandCastle Foundation will host a Texas Hold Em’ card tournament Friday, June 7, in an effort to raise the final funds for Phase II of the universal access playground located at Vista Hermosa Sports Park.

All proceeds from the event will go to the foundation. Those making the final table of the tournament will have the opportunity to win prizes, including a one-night stay at the Four Seasons Santa Barbara and four Diamond Club Angels tickets with parking.

The event will be held at a private residence in Talega. There is a $150 buy-in to participate, with re-buys available.

Seating is limited. To register, visit www. courtneyssandcastle.com. For questions, email justinalderson@gmail.com.

San Clemente Junior Woman’s Club Holding Sale, Looking for Donations The San Clemente Junior Woman’s Club will hold its annual Rummage Sale fundraiser Saturday, June 8 from 6:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the RIO Adult Day Health Care Center, 2021 Calle Frontera.

Spanish Village Foundation Spring Photo Contest People’s Choice Award winner Christie Oliver receives congratulations from Capistrano Unified School District Board of Trustees President John Alpay and San Clemente City Councilman Chris Hamm. Courtesy photo

The sale will offer baby items, children’s toys, clothes, household items, electronics and more.

The club is accepting donations of items from the public on Friday, June 7, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the same location. Large items, such as furniture, will not be accepted.

For information please email info@scjwc. org or call 773.517.8576.

Any items not sold at the rummage sale will be donated to various organizations including a domestic violence shelter, an international orphanage and the San Clemente Library.

Beach Concert Series Begins Today The city of San Clemente’s 14th annual summer beach concert series kicks off on Thursday, May 30. The free concerts, held just north of the San Clemente Municipal Pier are free to attend and start at 6 p.m.

People are advised to bring a blanket or chairs, sunglasses and sunscreen.

First in the series is a student concert featuring the San Clemente High School and Shorecliffs Middle School jazz bands. A solo

by Norm Douglas will also be performed.

Special dinner plates by the Fisherman’s Restaurant will be available for $8 and will include barbecue ribs, chicken, baked beans, oriental salad, sourdough bread and a nonalcoholic beverage.

The music continues throughout the summer with three more beach concerts. The Friends of San Clemente Beaches, Parks and Recreation Foundation sponsor the concerts.

The remaining three concerts are scheduled for July 25 (Flock of 80’s), August 8 (Mark Wood Parrot Head Band) and August 22 (World Anthem).

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Additional information is available on the city’s website at www.san-clemente.org.

Friends Book Sale Sunday San Clemente Friends of the Library will host its First Sunday Book Sale on June 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 242 Avenida Del Mar. Members can take 50 percent off items.

Memberships are to the SCFOL will be available at the event.

The group will also be giving away a gift basket. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5.

Tickets may be purchased all week at the bookstore and on June 2. Drawing will be Sunday at 1 p.m. The basket includes: a $25 Avila’s El Ranchito gift certificate, six-piece Kuchenstolz Steak Knife set and copies of 700 Sundays by Billy Crystal, Wisdom of Our Fathers by Tim Russert and Planet Barbeque

by Steven Raichlen and more. For questions call the bookstore at 949.276.6343 or www.sanclementefol.org.

Heritage Christian Fellowship of San Clemente Hosting Speaker Josh McDowell will be the guest speaker at the Men’s Breakfast at Heritage Christian Fellowship in San Clemente on Saturday, June 1 at 8 a.m. McDowell is a Christian apologist, evangelist and writer. He is the author or co-author of 115 books, including Evidence That Demands a Verdict, which was ranked 13th in Christianity Today’s list of most influential evangelical books published after World War II.

Have something interesting for the community? Send your information to editorial@sanclementetimes.com. www.sanclementetimes.com

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SC School Leaders Moving On Duarte moving on, three other principals retiring

By Jim Shilander San Clemente Times

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an Clemente’s schools will be getting a number of different leaders when the new school year begins. San Clemente High School principal George Duarte will be taking a new position at a middle school in Ladera Ranch while three other principals, Vista Del Mar’s Scott Young, Shorecliffs Middle School’s Kenny Moe and Concordia’s Dave Gerhard, will be retiring.

Duarte said he wanted to make a change, with his own children approaching high school age. He recently completed his doctorate in education, as well.

He has been at SCHS since 1999, though he spent time away from the school on assignment for the U.S. Army Reserve.

“Middle school principals and high school principals both work equally hard,” Duarte said. “However, at the high school level, we just have so many more evening activities. They don’t have as many at the middle school. Frankly, I want to spend more time with my children. My daughter’s entering high school and my son’s going into seventh grade. I get precious few years with them before they’re off to college and a career.”

In addition to tending to his family, Duarte said he wanted a new professional challenge, especially having been at the high school for 14 years, split evenly as assistant principal and as principal.

“We do so many things right, but maybe there’s some things that I need to continue to learn about and to see, so that I can continue and grow as a professional,” Duarte said. “I’ve still got a lot more years before I can retire. And I want to bring the skills that I’ve learned to a middle school.”

John Alpay, San Clemente’s representative on the Capistrano Unified School District Board of Trustees, and the board’s current president, said the school will miss Duarte.

“To do what he’s done, at the level he’s done it, is a testimony to his ability. Even though he’s going to be around, it’s still sad to see him go,” Alpay said. “Obviously, we’ve had academic success. I wish him all the best. He’s got to do what’s best for his family.”

While at the school, first as assistant principal, Duarte has seen the school grow by nearly 500 students to a maximum of 3,300 before settling at around San Clemente Times May 30–June 5, 2013

Above: Scott Young, the retiring principal of Vista Del Mar Elementary, said he now understands the idea of “leaving on top.” Left: SCHS Principal George Duarte will be moving on to Ladera Ranch Middle School next year. In his 14 years at the school, Duarte has helped to oversee continued academic achievement while improvements were made to the school’s facilities. Photos by Jim Shilander

3,000 students, where it is today. The physical plant of the nearly 50-year-old school has changed dramatically, with over 30 new classrooms having been built, along with the addition of an upper campus. Along with those additions, the high school has added technology, becoming wireless and adding new computers on an annual basis.

“The effect of the new growth of the city has really been tremendous,” Duarte said.

“As people move to this city, they rally around the school, support community events. We’ve never had such high-test scores; we’ve never had as many athletic championships. Our students are getting into wonderful colleges and heading off for careers.”

That growth and change, he noted, had not changed the city’s relationship with the high school. The phrase coined by the school’s Parent Teacher Student Association’s phrase “Your Hometown High School,” still applies.

“It really just rings true,” Duarte said.

“We have our Red Ribbon Parade, the Homecoming Parade. We have sell-out crowds at our football games and other events. Because we’re one high school in

this city, we enjoy tremendous support from the city and the community.”

He pointed out that 17 staff members are graduates of SCHS, and in some cases their children and grandchildren attended the school. He also noted the way the community continued to support the high school’s teams and clubs, despite losing funding for things like transportation.

During his tenure, Duarte has also had to deal with a number of tragic events, including a number of student suicides.

“When you encounter tragedies, it has an effect of bringing the staff together, studying a problem, looking at your systems and seeing if there was something that could have been done to prevent it.

You take those things and you treat them as opportunities to learn and grow,” he said.

While not resulting in loss of life, Duarte pointed to the incident at the start of the 2011 school year, when the school was evacuated due to a bomb threat, as a good example of learning.

“We looked at our emergency plans, and I shared that experience with other principals in the district. We used it as a problem to study, to find what we did right and what we could have improved on.

Surprisingly, we weren’t perfect, but we did handle it well. I never want it to happen again, but if it does, I’ll be even more prepared,” Duarte said.

Former PTSA president Trudy Podobas said Duarte’s military experience gave him the background to deal with those tragedies and challenges.

“Throughout those periods he’s been a strong leader,” Podobas said. “He’s handled those issues very well, very professionally.”

Podobas also credited Duarte for

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championing the International Baccalaureate program, which was the subject of Duarte’s doctoral thesis. Podobas said the program has had a huge impact on the school and the students, including her own children.

Duarte said he’s spoken with Michael Halt, who will replace him as principal next fall, while Halt was interviewing for the position.

“I think he’s going to be a fantastic fit, both for this school and for this community,” Duarte said. “The advice that I’d give him is to get to know the people in the school and in the community, but especially the students. Because they’re like no others. This is a special place. I always tell people, if you count up all the pluses and minuses, this has got to be one of the best high schools in the state, because of the kids, because of the staff, because of the community.”

SCOTT YOUNG Vista Del Mar Principal Scott Young said his retirement is the fulfillment of a long–time goal, especially since he’s leaving the school in prime shape.

“I said all of my work years that I would retire at 55,” Young said. “It’s truly a dream come true, and I’m able to do it.”

An avid baseball fan (Young threw out the first pitch at an Angels game earlier this year), he analogized that he now understands what makes some managers leave while still at the top of their game.

“I never understood how a major league manager could retire after they won a World Series. But we’ve got a well-oiled machine here, with top-notch students, staff and faculty. Scores are high. I get to turn over a terrific school to someone,” Young said.

Vista Del Mar is unique in CUSD because it is the only school serving one particular area. In this case, it serves all the students of Talega from Kindergarten through eighth grade, leading to real ownership of the school by the community, he said.

“This is the biggest school in the district but they (the Talega community) take a lot a lot of pride in the school. If there’s a need, they meet it. They put their money and hours where their mouth is. The community looks at the school as a hub.”

Young has been the principal at the school for the last six years, and is the longest tenured principal in the school’s 10-year history.

“The last six years, I’ve been fortunate to do things on that list that I’ve always wanted to do,” he said.

Young said he and the other retiring principals had received communication from Duarte to congratulate them on their retirement.

Young said Duarte had asked his colleagues to provide him with some of their ties, which support the charitable organization Save the Children, to wear in tribute to them at his new position. www.sanclementetimes.com

EYE ON SC DAVE GERHARD As principal at Concordia Elementary since 2000, Dave Gerhard said he was fortunate to land at the school just as the district did away with a policy of rotating principals every five years.

“I love coming to work every day,” Gerhard said. “It’s a great job and I love it. I’ll really miss the students, and the relationships with the teaches and parents.”

Gerhard and his wife Karen, who is principal at Ladera Ranch Middle School (where Duarte is taking over) are both retiring this year. The couple decided years ago that they wanted to retire together.

Gerhard said he’s actually moving on at the same time as his grandson, a fifthgrader at Concordia, who will be starting middle school next year. It was important, he said, to be able to shepherd him through as he wound his career down.

As one of the oldest schools in the district, Gerhard said Concordia’s history helps to shape its community feel.

“There’s a rich history and tradition the school has always had,” Gerhard said, including a large number of parents who attended the school themselves and who even shared some teachers with their own children. “There’s a lot of pride in the school, and it’s reflected in the high level of parent involvement that we get.”

Gerhard said he’s planning on spending time with his grandchildren, including volunteering at their schools, as well as

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 website.

Tuesday, May 28 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Obrajero, 2900 Block (2:06 p.m.) A caller said two men in a grey sedan had pulled behind a neighbor’s truck. The caller said the truck was full of radio equipment and believed the men were planning to steal the vehicle or some of the equipment.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Camino de Estella/Interstate 5 (7:41 a.m.)

A man called police because he saw a susSan Clemente Times May 30–June 5, 2013

Above: Concordia principal Dave Gerhard will be retiring just as his grandson, a student at the school, moves up to middle school. Right: Kenny Moe of Shorecliffs Middle School will be focusing on working at his church. Photos by Jim Shilander

traveling on his sailboat.

KENNY MOE Shorecliffs Middle School Principal Kenny Moe said he had been looking to find the right time to retire for several years.

“It’s a good time, age wise, and with my involvement in my church. It’s like God ordained,” Moe said.

That work at The Shoreline Church, where he serves as an elder, will be his

focus, Moe said, along with trips to the beach for surfing.

“I’m pretty blessed. Not everyone gets the opportunity to do something that they

picious looking man walking by a nearby gas station. The caller did not know what the man was doing but said he “looks like a criminal” and was described as having tattoos on his face.

DISTURBANCE El Camino Real, 400 Block (4:42 a.m.)

A male transient was reported to police for cursing at the Donut House and throwing hot water all over the street. He was described as being in his 40s and carrying a backpack.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE Camino de los Mares, 800 Block (2:42 a.m.) A white Jeep had its dome light on and passenger-side door open for two hours. The caller was concerned that it was broken into.

Monday, May 27 SHOTS HEARD Costero Vista, 4000 Block (10:52 p.m.)

A caller told police he heard two gunshots behind his house. He said he heard men and women screaming, but he did not know if it was a disturbance or just a party.

He said the men and women sounded intoxicated.

DISTURBANCE Avenida Monterey, 300 Block (9:13 p.m.)

A woman called police about a verbal argument taking place in the house behind

hers. The woman said she could hear a man and a woman yelling and a baby crying. She then heard the woman yell, “Call the police please.” The informant said everything was quiet now, but the baby was still crying.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Avenida Presidio, 100 Block (8:52 p.m.)

A woman called police and said she was hiding in bushes and wearing all black because people were following her throughout town, and it was not funny anymore.

Police dispatch said the woman was not giving specific details and was uncooperative.

PETTY THEFT El Camino Real, 800 Block (7:42 p.m.)

A drug store employee called police because two 16 or 17-year-old girls had stolen a 24-pack of beer. The employee said the two girls were last seen walking through the parking lot toward Avenida Cañada.

TRAFFIC ACCIDENT-UNKNOWN INJURIES Avenida Pelayo, 100 Block (4:43 p.m.)

Multiple callers reported an accident between a brown pick-up truck and a green sedan. One caller said one of the men would not focus long enough to answer any questions about what had happened.

Another caller said the men were in a physical fight, which turned into a verbal argument. No weapons were at the scene of the accident.

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want to do,” Moe said.

A 35-year CUSD educator, Moe said he’s been grateful to be able to do what he loves most in teaching. He has been at Shorecliffs since 1999.

“I’ve had the amazing opportunity to interact with kids, and to educate staff and parents as we seek to help kids be all they can be,” Moe said.

Moe also said he’d discovered something different in San Clemente than in any other cities in the district.

“It’s not like any other community in Capo Unified,” Moe said. The support of parents has been absolutely wonderful.

I can’t imagine a better place to work.

The community in San Clemente is a real community, down to earth, enjoying life.

There’s not a lot of pretense. There’s a flow to life in San Clemente.”

Moe said he’d most miss attending eighth-grade events, like the annual awards and dance, because he got to see the progress the students made over three years at the school.

“They come dressed up, and you get to be a part of kids acting more mature. It’s really a lot of fun,” he said.

Duarte said he will also miss working wth his fellow principals in the city.

“One common factor that each of them have is a contagious enthusiasm for what they do,” he said. “They love kids, and they love to see kids learn. I think that rubbed off on me.” SC DISTURBANCE Avenida Palizada/El Camino Real (3:38 p.m.) A caller notified police dispatch of a man and woman in their 30s involved in an argument in front of the 7-Eleven. He also said the man had his hands around the woman’s neck.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Avenida del Mar, 100 Block (2:35 p.m.)

A woman called dispatch and explained she had tied a string to her door to alert her if someone had broken into her residence, and that the string had been broken. She said she was in the process of getting a restraining order and thinks the other party is somewhere in the complex.

KEEP THE PEACE Avenida Montalvo, 200 Block (2:12 p.m.)

A man called police and said he believed his elderly father’s female caregiver had not been caring for his father. When he told the caregiver to leave, she immediately locked herself in her room and refused to leave. The dispatcher advised the 92-year-old man to start an eviction process for the caregiver.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Calle Aquamarina/Camino Vera Cruz (12:36 p.m.) A man called police and said he heard several voices threatening to kill him while he was shopping. It was later reported that his father came to pick him up. www.sanclementetimes.com

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GUEST OPINION: Wavelengths by Jim Kempton

The Truth about Lying Presidents S econd term administrations seem ripe for political scandal. Obama is accused of having IRS officials look into whether Tea Party organizations were actually “social services organizations.”

Not only is the current administration under fire for that, they are also defending phone tapping and Benghazi as well.

Republicans charge that Obama lied about the attacks at the Libyan Embassy.

“Obama scandal is worse than Watergate!” the message screams. “Obama’s lying. “It’s all his fault!”

These sound bites fly across the news screens attempting even more outlandish statements than the ones made about the Bush administration. You might remember the allegations back then: “Bush is lying! The war is a mess! Katrina’s a mess!

The deficit’s a mess! It’s all W’s fault!”

In modern America we have to have someone to blame and the fault might as well be the President’s.

Now I don’t put much stock in political

hyperbole these days, but I think they are missing the point on this one. It was not all Bush’s fault, actually—it was his dads.

Remember “Read my lips?” But perhaps it’s more Clinton’s fault. He WAVELENGTHS said he “never had sex

By Jim Kempton with that woman.” Maybe it was Jack Kennedy’s fault—he said he wasn’t having sex with Marilyn Monroe.

It could have been Reagan’s fault—he promised we never traded weapons for hostages, or gave the money illegally to the terrorists in Nicaragua. But I think it was more Johnson’s fault—he said he wouldn’t escalate in Vietnam. But then Nixon promised to end the war, and six years later he was promising he was “not a crook.”

Harry Truman should really be blamed.

He said he wouldn’t get us into the Korean War. More likely it was Ike’s fault—he said

Gary Powers’ U2 spy plane wasn’t really a spy plane—after it was shot down taking military pictures over Russia. The best one to blame might be FDR who told us he knew nothing about the plans Japan had to attack us—but actually he did.

Do you see a trend here? If not, then you are probably still shocked about Obama, the way others were shocked upon hearing about W’s claim about Iraq when we never found “weapons of mass destruction.”

But then this penchant for “misspeaking” goes way back right to the founding fathers. Our second president, the pious John Adams could be to blame—he told us that speaking out against the government should be a crime because it was wrong to criticize officials—and he made sedition laws to enforce it.

Perhaps our first president is most to blame. He is credited with the yarn about chopping down the cherry tree, which ended with “Father, I cannot tell a lie.”

Evidence has shown however that the whole tale was bogus from the start. This is even more hilarious since the lie was an anecdote about not telling lies.

Anyway, if you want to look up any of these lies you can find them most anywhere—including the Library of Congress. And if you find no humor in all this, blame me—it’s all my fault.

Jim Kempton is the author of Surfing, the Advanced Manual a book about surfing pro’s secrets to improve surfing performance. He hopes you will buy the book so his children can go to college and never have to run for President. SC

These trees have been ruining many views for all that time. Some 40 of these trees are non-native aromatic eucalyptus.

Planting this kind of tree around houses is about the dumbest thing one can do.

Some folks must still be ignorant of the fact that these trees don’t burn when they catch fire. They pretty much explode. Ask anyone who’s seen one burn. Firemen can’t put them out. And Verde is where the kids from our high school go to sneak a smoke—right next to these trees. Never happen here? That’s what the people living in the Oakland hills thought until October 1991, when a eucalyptus-fueled fire swept through their community. It killed many and destroyed thousands of homes. You can Wikipedia this—it’s under Oakland

Hills Inferno.

No one is suggesting clear cutting Verde’s trees. Taking out the way too tall trees would still leave over 40 mature trees there. Then the city could plant trees that wouldn’t grow outlandishly high and explode if they caught fire. Just because something is old, doesn’t make it valuable.

Believe me, if you have a 40-year-old ham sandwich, is not worth anything.

If the city–long ago–planted other inappropriate sized trees, I stand with those residents who want them replaced—and at the city’s expense. When I screw up, I have to pay for it. Why shouldn’t the city– us–do the same? And we should come up with a policy of not destroying people’s views in the future so this kind of stupidity

PLEASE NOTE: 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.

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Letters to the Editor CITY NEEDS TO BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR ON TREES GREGG LIPANOVICH, San Clemente

Just how did I know that some residents would go absolutely, and completely erroneously, hysterical about our trees? Oh yeah—been there, done that. So maybe some facts would be in order. First, we’re not losing our trees to “sidewalk installations, pruning costs, street widening, diseases and pests.” San Clemente has, and always will have, lots and lots of trees—which I, for one, appreciate.

Second, we are getting more paving— like it or not—as Marblehead Coastal is built. Fortunately, we’re also getting some more open space and parks there, so they San Clemente Times May 30–June 5, 2013

kind of go hand in hand. Finally, we all know that views are important and valuable both in spirit and monetarily.

In the ‘70s, when the developer of our particular community–Broadmoor’s 201 homes—was negotiating with the city, the city insisted he put a tree height restriction of 20 feet in our covenants, conditions and restrictions. This was because the existing homeowners higher up the hills asked that our trees not block out their very valuable views. The developer also “gifted” (without any choice, so not really a gift) land for a small park–Verde Park. Then the city, as the worst neighbor possible, planted trees in Verde that have grown to over 100 feet. Talk about hypocrisy.

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Letters to the Editor (cont.) doesn’t happen anymore.

So, hopefully we’ll be spared any more lectures on how wonderful trees are.

Yes, we all like trees—and baseball, and motherhood and apple pie. I try to be a good neighbor to my neighbors. I think our city should too.

COUNCIL MADE RIGHT CHOICE ON BAG BAN KIRK KEGEL, San Clemente

Sandra Weaver should have attended the May 7 San Clemente City Council meeting so she would be informed on why the council voted against a plastic bag ban. I presented science that shows a plastic bag ban is actually detrimental and costly to the environment. I also pointed out that a surcharge tax on paper bags that was part of the proposed legislation could be a burden on the poor, elderly and handicapped. This was backed up by councilman Tim Brown’s explanation of his decision, that there could be significant “additional costs to San Clemente residents.”

In the full version of her letter to the SC Times, Ms. Weaver, whom I have never met, said that I was “really, (just) opposed to the inconvenience,” then implied that I was selfish and uneducated. This kind of personal attack is utilized by bullies when

they don’t get their way. What’s next, boycotting my business? I am educated, entitled to my opinion and I know the definition of defamation of character.

Plastic bags are multi-reusable, inexpensive and recyclable. As a conservationist, I see a litter problem that can be resolved by education and technology, not by banning. The so-called evidence and questionable figures presented by the Coastal Advisory Commission are refuted by studies that show that cotton bags and paper bags are a far greater burden to the environment and land fills and are more expensive than thin film bags.

Remember in the 1960s how we were told to “Save a Tree, Use Recyclable Plastic Bags?” Research from the Pacific Research Institute concludes, “the panic surrounding plastic grocery bags is largely unfounded.” They further state, “Despite extensive state and local legislation that would seem to demonstrate the evils of plastic bags, the evidence shows that they’re less likely to be contaminated, typically save more energy than paper or cloth alternatives and are less hazardous to dolphins than is commonly conjectured.”

At my favorite SC grocery store, they still ask if I want paper or plastic. I did an informal survey of checkers and the majority were against any ban. Why? Because

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handling dirty cotton bags is filthy and disgusting. In fact, a well-publicized study found that food-borne illness in San Francisco County increased 46 percent after a bag ban went into effect. Meanwhile, there was no similar spike in neighboring counties without a ban.

Finally, thanks to our city council, every person in this community is still free to bring their groceries home by the method they choose. You can be like me and say plastic and save a tree, and make sure every bag is reused or recycled. You can also

choose a paper or a cloth bag (please wash it regularly) or reuse a box. There is no question that we must be good stewards of the earth. There is also no question that through education and technology we can find answers to our problems without government bans and fees.

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GETTING OUT

YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER

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AT THE MOVIES: WE ALL HAVE ‘STORIES WE TELL’ Canada has produced a number of talented celebrities over the years. In the early days of Hollywood, they gave us Mary Pickford. In the 1960s, Neil Young traveled across the border to begin his prolific music career.

More contemporarily, Sarah Polley has found success in both Canadian and American cinema. From child star to indie actress to Oscar-nominated filmmaker, Polley now delivers a documentary focused on her family. When Polley was 18, she uncovered a rumor she was the product of an affair her mother had while out of town performing in a play. Years later, she discovered the rumor was true, but her mother, Diane, died without telling her or leaving any details. Stories We Tell documents Polley’s, as well as her family’s and friends’, reflections and reactions to her parents’ marriage and the © Roadside Attractions search to find her biological father. Rather than just interview her family and use old visuals from her childhood, Polley blends real life commentary with reenacted footage edited as home movies to tell the story of her mother and the dilemma she left her daughter. Polley has already proven she can create characters in front and behind the screen and now shows how fascinating real life people are too. Stories We Tell is a bittersweet, touching and warm homage to parents and appreciation of friends and family. —Megan Bianco

THE LIST

PETER PAN 7:30 p.m. Fun for the family with the production of the classic fairy tale onstage at Musical Theatre Village. Tickets $14-$16. 36 Mauchly, Irvine, 949.753.1996, www.musicaltheatrevillage.net.

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DANA POINT SYMPHONY CONCERT 7:30 p.m. The final concert of the series featuring Sibelius Finlandia, Shostakovich Piano Concerto No.2, and more at St. Edward’s Church. $10-$15. 33926 Calle La Primavera, Dana Point, 301.832.0388, www.danapointsymphony.com.

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

SAN CLEMENTE BEACH CONCERT SERIES KICKOFF 6 p.m. The City of San Clemente’s 14th annual summer beach concert series kicks off at the pier featuring the SCHS, Shorecliffs and BAMS jazz bands. More info: 949.361.8264, www.san-clemente.org/recreation

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THIRD WAVE BRAND WINE TASTING 5 p.m.-9 p.m.

Wine tasting at SC Wine Company. Tasting fee includes complimentary refreshments. 212 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com

MATT PAGANO ACOUSTIC 4 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Music at Sunsets, 34700 Pacific Coast Hwy., Capistrano Beach, 949.276.8880, www.sunsetsbar.com.

GROOVE LOUNGE 10 p.m. Music and dancing at OC Tavern. Free. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.

HISTORIC RESTORATION EFFORT AT THE MISSION 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The Mission invites the public to a preservation and conservation of a 200-year-old painting in Serra Chapel; free with paid admission. Admission $6– $9. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.

WINE & 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.

TARYN DONATH 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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DANA POINT HARBOR BOAT SHOW Noon-7 p.m.

Annual boat show with new and used boat products, power and sail vessels, and much more near the OC Sailing & Events Center & Public Docks in the Dana Point Harbor. Friday is $1 day; general weekend admission $12. 34451 Ensenada Place, Dana Point, 949.496.2979, www.danaboatshow.com.

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HONK 8 p.m. Classic rock/surf band best known for the music in the movie Five Summer Stories at The Coach House. Tickets $25. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

PORTRAIT OF AN ARTIST EXHIBIT The Ritz-Carlton presents a tribute to the 80th annual Pageant of the Masters featuring the work of 12 artists who will be featured this year. Exhibit runs through September. 1 Ritz-Carlton Drive, Dana Point, 949.240.2000, www.ritzcarlton.com.

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ADRIANNA WITH LA JONES AND GUESTS 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.

HUNTER AND THE DIRTY JACKS 9 p.m. Rootsy rock and blues band from Los Angeles at StillWater.

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

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CORONA DEL MAR SCENIC 5K 7 a.m. Scenic 5k run in Corona del Mar with a feast at the finish line hosted by Newport Beach’s finest restaurants. Entry $15-$38. Heliotrope and Ocean Blvd, Corona del Mar, www.active.com.

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GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES 8 p.m. Musical at Camino Real Playhouse. Shows through June 9. Regular shows $30. 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.489.8082, www.caminorealplayhouse.org.

LOS RIOS ROCK SCHOOL AND BUNCH OF GUYS 8 p.m. Live music at StillWater. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.danapointstillwater.com.

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CIRCUS VARGUS 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

The circus comes to OC with Circus Vargas’ “Magikaria! A Fantastical Magical Experience” bursting with mystery, magic, music, and more at the Irvine Spectrum through June 10. Tickets start at $25. 71 Fortune Drive, Irvine, 949.753.5180, www.circusvargas.com.

FARM TO FORK: KIDS COOKING CLASS 11 a.m.1 p.m. The Ecology Center invites kids to explore the garden, harvest, and prepare a meal alongside a professional chef. $20-$25. 32701 Alipaz St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.443.4223, www.theecologycenter.org BIG BAND SWING NIGHT 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Music of the ’40s and ’50s, dancing, food and more at the San Clemente Community Center presented by the Rotary Club and the Beaches, Parks & Recreation Department.

Period attire recommended. No host bar and dinner catered by Carbonara’s. $45. 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente, 949.361.8624, www.sanclementerotary.org.

THE ECOLOGY CENTER GUIDED TOUR 1 p.m.

Engage in a docent-led tour of The Ecology Center’s historic home, gardens, and outdoor learning stations. FREE. 32701 Alipaz St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.443.4223, www.theecologycenter.org.

BEATLES VS. STONES 8 p.m. Tribute band showdown at The Coach House with Abbey Road (Beatles) and Jumping Jack Flash (Rolling Stones). Tickets $15-$18. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

DAVINE WINE’S GRAND EXPANSION PARTY 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Special celebration at DaVine featuring guests from Paix Sur Terre Wines in Paso Robles, live music, appetizers and more. $35. 34673 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.493.4044, www.davine-wine.com.

CHRIS CRAM 8 p.m. Live music at Wind & Sea Restaurant. 34699 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.6500, www.windandsearestaurants.com.

11TH ANNUAL PALETTE OF COLORS-CELEBRATION OF BLUE 6 p.m.-11 p.m. Art4Healing presents the event at the Adventura Sailing Association featuring dinner, DJ, live, silent auctions and gift boxes with proceeds supporting programs for wounded warriors and their children, victims of domestic violence and homeless children and families. Tickets $125. 24707 Dana Drive, Dana Point, 949.367.1902, www.art4healing.org. www.sanclementetimes.com

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sunday

FIRST SUNDAY BOOK SALE 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The Friends of the Library monthly book sale in front of the San Clemente Library with gently used books at bargains prices.

This month features half-off for SCFOL members and an opportunity drawing. 242 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.276.6342, www.sanclementefol.org

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FREE FISHING FOR KIDS Noon. A fishing lesson and more for kids at Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

FLOCK OF 80’S 4 p.m. Live music at StillWater. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.danapointstillwater.com.

SOCSA SENIOR SHOWCASE 6 p.m. Final concert of the South Orange County School of the Arts’ Sundays at Sunset Concert Series at the Dana Point Yacht Club. Tickets $10-$14. 24399 Dana Drive, Dana Point, 949.240.1994, www.socsarts.org.

ASHUN 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Live music at Wind & Sea Restaurant. 34699 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.6500, www.windandsearestaurants.com.

TASTE OF THE NATION 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Montage Laguna Beach hosts Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation in effort to eliminate childhood hunger, featuring celebrity chefs and mixologists, gourmet food and drink, music and more. Tickets $150-$175. 30801 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 877.268.2783, www.tasteofthenation.org.

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

WEEDING WITH RESERVE STAFF 7:30 a.m.-10 a.m.

Help out and volunteer at The Reserve/Richard and Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy.

Call for info and directions, 949.489.9778, www.theconservancy.org.

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COUNTRY DANCIN WITH PATRICK AND FRIENDS 6:30 p.m. Every Monday at Swallow’s Inn. 31786 Camino Capistrano, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com.

STORY TIME FOR CASA KIDS 10 a.m. Stories at Casa Romantica for kids. Free. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

WEDNESDAY WINE DINNER 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Vine features a four-course food and wine pairing. Cost $40 person. 211 N El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949-361-2079, www.vinesanclemente.com.

WEATHER SPOTTER TRAINING 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Free training to be a weather spotter and able to report information to the National Weather Service at Dana Point City Hall Council Chambers. 33282 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.248.3579, www.danapoint.org.

UPCOMING EVENT: JUNE 7

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

IN THE GARDEN OF THE CASA: AN EXHIBITION

BY GIANNE HARPER 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Only days left to see the art by Gianne Harper on display at Casa Romantica. Closes June 9. Admission $5. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

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CHERYL SILVERSTEIN 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Jazz and blues at OC Tavern. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.

DAVE DAVIES 8 p.m. The Kinks founder, vocalist and lead guitarist will rock the Coach House with opening acts Blackberry Jam and The Higgs. Davies’ new music includes a mix of the Courtesy photo distorted rock guitar sound he created by slicing an amplifier speaker cone in the ’60s for the hit “You Really Got Me” as well as the softer side of his songwriting. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets $20-$23. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com. *For our full calendar, visit the “Event Calendar” at www.sanclementetimes.com.

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Memorial Crosses and a Star of David stand in remembrance of those who lost their lives in defense of the United States at the San Clemente Community Center.

Former Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 423 Commander Allen Colby and Junio Marine Seth Bibby salute as they place a memorial wreath.

San Clemente Remembers on Memorial Day Community gathers at two events Text and photos by Jim Shilander San Clemente Times

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an Clemente gathered at two separate events Monday to remember fallen and still-living veterans of the armed forces. A city event outside the San Clemente Community Center included an address from Marine Maj. Edward Solis about his time in Iraq, and the role of women in the armed forces from Retired Navy Commander Virginia Schoenfeld, who also talked about her experience as an immigrant.

The community also gathered at Park Semper Fi, and learned about the city’s newest adopted unit, Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 469, from its commanding officer, Lt. Col. Richard Joyce. SC San Clemente Times May 30-June 5, 2013

Mayor Bob Baker, retired Navy Commander Virginia Schoenfeld, Rod Rodriguez, Mayor Pro Tem Tim Brown and Marine Maj. Edward Solis gather after the city’s Memorial Day Event.

A bugler plays “Taps” at the close of the Memorial Day event at Park Semper Fi.

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Lt. Col. Richard Joyce talks about his unit, Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 469 at the Park Semper Fi Event.

Members of the Marine Corps League salute the flag during the Memorial Day event at Park Semper Fi.

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New City Patriarch Remembers Early Days of City Lashbrook’s time in the city goes back to 1930s

By Jim Shilander San Clemente Times

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an Clemente has a new City Patriarch.

The title, conferred on the man who has lived the longest in the city, was given to Jack Lashbrook earlier this month by the San Clemente City Council. Vacant since the death of Bill Ayer last November, Lashbrook was nominated for the title by the San Clemente Historical Society.

Lashbrook’s family arrived in San Clemente shortly after some of the initial work had been done on the city, but it was still in its embryonic stages. Lashbrook’s mother had relatives in the area, and his father was able to get a job with contractors building the new town.

“My family came from Illinois. My father came in 1936, ahead of us. My mother New San Clemente City Patriarch Jack Lashbrook came to the city in the 1930s, as the city was being built drove out in a new car, from Illinois to San from the ground up. Photo by Jim Shilander Clemente. My father already had a job and a house rental. We came in January of went. We’d fly wherever they wanted to said.

‘37,” Lashbrook, 87, said. “I’d just turned go.”

On the weekends, Lashbrook would 11 about 15 days before. I got to read the After being discharged, he had to hitchdeliver copies of the Los Angeles Times, the maps to come out and all that sort of thing. hike home, but he managed to get a ride Los Angeles Examiner and the Santa Ana We left Illinois when the freeze was on and right away. The city he returned to was Register to campers out on the beaches in every tree, every orchard had cakes of ice. quite different, with many of the former tents, most of whom had come down from We were glad to get out of it.” vacant lots now filled with homes. He took Los Angeles.

After making the slow trip west on “I had a big business going, it was good,” smaller roads, Lashbrook got his first Lashbrook joked. “I had every paper in taste of California, an avocado, from his the city.” At one point, he was offered aunt’s grove in El Cajon. the chance at either taking a free trip to Lashbrook said when his family arrived Catalina Island or a new bicycle from one in San Clemente, there wasn’t much to of the papers. He took the bicycle, since it see, at least as far as the town was conallowed him to expand his enterprise and cerned. His home in Forester Ranch was travel all over the city delivering papers. just a backcountry canyon.

Lashbrook enlisted in the Navy in 1943 “In town, there was just PCH coming at 18. He’d received a letter to report to the through, no freeways. Just 450 people in Army, but said that his time spent on the town, something like that. There were beach swimming made him want to go in a very few houses. We’d walk from one different direction. store to another store through fields. It “Swimming everyday, staying at the was just open,” he said. beach probably 24 hours a day, there Lashbrook’s father wasn’t any way that I “In town, there was just worked as a carpenter, planned on going in the painter and draftsArmy, so I joined the PCH coming through, no man. His jobs included freeways. Just 450 people Navy,” Lashbrook said. building Casino San He spent his 18th in town, something like Clemente and designbirthday at Camp ing several homes and that. There were very few Lejeune in North Caroliother buildings, as well houses. We’d walk from na. Afterward, he, along as Camp Pendleton, with friend Bob Carrick, one store to another store who was in the Marines, where he got to see President Franklin Roo- through fields. It was just were transferred not to sevelt when the first the front, but to Noropen.”

—Jack Lashbrook man, Okla., and later Marines came.

When the San Clemto Florida and North ente Pier was washed out by a storm, the Island. He was preparing to ship out, but a Lashbrook family took over the concesletter from the town judge kept him from sion at the end of the pier, selling food and being shipped off, despite he and Carrick’s tackle and renting fishing equipment to status as troublemakers. boaters. Lashbrook would often serve as “He didn’t want me to go overseas, obvideckhand on sportfishing trips between ously. He had me transferred to an outfit San Clemente and Oceanside. A number where we flew utility officers. I was a plane of celebrities would come down from Los captain and flew different dignitaries,” said Angeles for the all-day boats, Lashbrook Lashbrook. Wherever that plane went, I San Clemente Times May 30–June 5, 2013

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a job with Sears, where he traveled to various stores throughout Southern California and in Arizona as part of the management team.

“We were here every weekend. I couldn’t be here all the time, but I had three boys. All three of them were lifeguards. At one time, actually.”

Lashbrook said the city really began to grow about the time Interstate 5 was put in, right through the center of town.

“It was terrible,” Laskbrook said of the work on the interstate.

Thirty years ago, Lashbrook and his wife, Doris, moved to Forster Ranch in order to be closer to some of his father’s properties in San Juan Capistrano, where he managed a one acre parcel and grew fruits and vegetables.

“We did a lot of traveling and we’d always have to have someone to take care of it. It got to be a chore,” Lashbrook said.

As patriarch, Lashbrook will attend a number of city events, along with his longtime friend, City Matriarch Lois Divel, and share stories about growing up in the city, Historical Society President Larry Culbertson said. It’s an honor and a responsibility that Lashbrook said he is happy to accept. SC

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LOCAL YOUTH TEAMS COMPETE IN BIG TOURNEYS

SC 8U All Star Softball Takes 2nd The San Clemente girls 8U All Star softball Shockwaves claimed second place at the Memorial Day Tournament held in San Clemente over the weekend. The Shockwaves navigated their way through the field of 64 teams from 13 different cities.

Samantha Kowalski was the Shockwaves most effective pitcher over the threeday tournament, notching 52 strikeouts in the team’s first four games. She also threw a no-hitter against a team from Irvine in the second round.

Other team members are: Kayla Bradley, Julia Doan, Sofia Ganley, Skylar

The 8U All Stars took second place at the SC Memorial Day Tournament. Courtesy photo

Hughes, Darby McGregor, Brielle Normandin, Samantha Padilla, Willa Poplawski, Savannah Wilcox and Taylor Wooten.

Victory Lacrosse Wins Irvine Championship The San Clemente U11 Victory girls

Cycling for a Cause

LOCAL ATHLETES PLAY INTEGRAL ROLE IN NEW REDLINE ATHLETICS

San Clemente’s Beth Sanden competes in Lima Marathon and comes away with a new goal

By Steve Breazeale San Clemente Times

By Darian Nourian San Clemente Times

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an Clemente resident Beth Sanden went all the way to the Southern Hemisphere to take part in the Lima, Peru Marathon last week but what she came back with is an undertaking as inspiring as her own personal story.

Sanden, 58, got in a cycling accident 11 years ago and was left severely disabled from the waist down, essentially restricting movement to one leg. Sanden, an avid triathlete, refused to let the injury bring her down and has since used her story to help raise funds and awareness for disabled athletes everywhere by competing in marathons around the world.

Her personal quest of completing marathons on all seven continents came one pedal closer to fruition on May 19, after she completed the Lima Marathon. Sanden also scaled the 4,000-foot trail up to the ancient Incan ruins of Machu Picchu while in Peru, using only a cane to help her reach the top.

The Lima Marathon allowed Sanden to cross South America off her continents to-do list and is now left with only Europe and Antarctica to tackle.

What Sanden realized, however, while pedaling through the streets of Lima on her custom hand cycle, was that the local disabled residents competing in the event’s half-marathon were in dire need of equipment. The effects of the third world status bestowed upon the landlocked South American country reared its ugly head in the form of old, sometimes archaic forms of travel the disabled members of society are forced to use out of necessity.

“There were other disabled people but they were in push rims…They had duct taped wheelchairs…they were pushing with their bare hands. Some of the tires were patched with glue,” Sanden said. “That equipment would never make a full marathon, it was crazy. Some of them looked like they didn’t even fit in their wheelchairs.”

Sanden has raised thousands of dollars to benefit Challenged Athletes Foundation, an organization aimed at helping disabled athletes get back on track and pursue active lifestyles, but right there in the streets of Lima, she decided she needed to go one step further.

Sanden is now reaching out to all willing parties to donate new or gently used equipment to the friends and contacts San Clemente Times May 30-June 5, 2013

lacrosse team defeated Beach Cities and the Tustin Tigers on May 18th in Irvine to claim the tournament championship.

The U11 Victory girls lacrosse team is: Taylor Miles, Ashley Darden, Maggie Pike, Garritty Grise, Sophia Cruz, Ysabella Cruz, Antonia Fiorello, Lucy Hughitt, Annie Garcia, Gaby Perez, Keely McCorkle, Galexxie Grise, Erica Smith, Maureen Pike, Sydney Chapman, Zoe Shor, Thalia Pollard, Jordan Miles, Herron Pike, Cassidy Lyon, Gillian Thompson and Lucy Bonga.

F San Clemente’s Beth Sanden recently completed the Lima Marathon and scaled the 4,000-foot trail up to Machu Picchu in Peru. Sanden is attempting to become the first survivor of a spinal cord injury to complete a marathon on all seven continents. Courtesy photo

she made while in Peru, who will in turn dole them out to disabled athletes in need. It’s a grass-roots type of effort that Sanden has had success with in the past, like when she competed in a marathon near Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa several years ago. After witnessing some of the harsher situations the disabled athletes had to overcome there, Sanden was able to collect 17 pieces of equipment for her contacts to pass out only months later.

As someone who has been blazing the disability fundraising path here in southern California for years, Sanden has learned to go about such efforts with a direct approach. She has seen too many organizations claim they will research and donate as much as they can, only to see the results fall short of expectations.

“Stem cell research is great but the money poured into that, I don’t see right away. But through our efforts and with Challenged Athletes Foundation, I see instantaneous results,” Sanden said. “Immediately people can start doing something and feel whole again. Research takes 40 to 50 years, this is instant. We have to do something now.”

Sanden is also raising money to benefit CAF here in the States.

Sanden was the only disabled athlete to be given the go-ahead to compete in the full marathon in Lima in 2013.

By the time she’s done with her most recent fundraising endeavor, perhaps there will be more disabled athletes gearing up at the starting line in 2014. SC Page 16

or San Clemente residents Eric and Jennifer Wilford, the first people they thought to reach out to when they decided to open up their new 8,000 sq. foot Redline Athletics facility in Lake Forest was the Yoder family.

The Wilfords, who have lived in San Clemente for the past 20 years, attempted to hit home by bringing in former San Clemente volleyball stand-outs Cory and Erin Yoder to help out with the daily operations of the facility.

Cory, who graduated from San Clemente High in 2006 and UCI in 2011, is slated to be the director of the daily operations of the gym, which will feature a full-sized volleyball court, two batting cages, workout area, and physical therapy office, as well as serve as a private volleyball trainer.

His sister Erin, who recently graduated from USC after graduating from San Clemente High in 2009, will be the director of volleyball operations.

Both were volleyball studs in college, as Cory was an All-American at UCI, while Erin was captain of the Trojans.

“We are looking to have a huge presence in the local volleyball community,” Wilford said. “My wife and I immediately thought of the great presence the Yoder family has played in our community, in the sport and believed that they could play a huge role in what we are trying to do at our new facility.”

The Wilfords expect the Yoders to be a big draw, especially for San Clemente athletes.

“Whether it is training for volleyball or any other sport, I look forward to watching the kids improving each and every day and watching that process,” Cory Yoder said.

Rich Mercado, a former member of the Arizona Diamondbacks baseball organization and current San Clemente resident, will serve as the facilities hitting instructor.

Redline Athletics grand opening is set for June 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. SC www.sanclementetimes.com

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Triton Report

By Steve Breazeale

OILERS TOO SLICK FOR TRITONS IN VOLLEYBALL REGIONAL SEMIS Playing with the lineup that brought them so much success in the past, the San Clemente boys volleyball team couldn’t match red-hot Huntington Beach in the CIF Southern California Division 1 Regional Championships, as the Oilers swept the Tritons 3-0 on May 23.

Huntington Beach, the newly crowned CIF-SS Division 1 champs, won 25-20, 25-18, 26-24 and extended their winning streak to 23 games.

The return of Lucas Yoder to the Tritons lineup paid dividends in the team’s first round sweep over Granada Hills, but it was not enough to stop the high-flying Oilers offense. Huntington Beach was led by TJ DeFalco’s 13 kills. Andrew Tenbrink and Brendan Sander each had 10 kills.

Yoder had a game-high 15 kills for the Tritons.

The last time the two teams met, back on March 18, San Clemente got the best of the Oilers in the OC Championship tournament finals.

VALKO, MARIANO ON TO ROUND OF 16 IN CIF TENNIS San Clemente’s Nic Valko and Ryan Mariano are making the best of their top seeding in the CIF-SS Tennis Championships and earned a berth in the playoff tournament’s next stage after going a perfect 2-0 in the first round of doubles competition.

Valko and Mariano earned a bye in the first round and only had to play two matches on May 22. The duo wound up winning the two matches convincingly.

First, Mariano and Valko took down a team from Trabuco Hills 6-1, 6-0 and then defeated a team from Sunny Hills 6-0, 6-1.

Their performance in the tournament’s round of 32 ensured they will get a bye in the upcoming round of 16, to be played on May 31 at 11:30 a.m. at Seal Beach Tennis Club in Huntington Beach.

The Tritons doubles team of Billy Whitaker and Matt Greenberg was unable to compete in the tournament due to an injury Whitaker sustained in practice the night before competition. Whitaker fractured his elbow according to head coach John Stephens. Stephens said that CIF officials would not allow a substitute to fill in for Whitaker, forcing the tandem to drop out of the playoffs.

BENOIT EYES STATE SHOT PUT CHAMPIONSHIP Senior Kelsey Benoit has had an impressive track and field season in 2013 San Clemente Times May 30–June 5, 2013

Ryan Mariano and teammate Nic Valko (not pictured) advanced to the round of 16 at the CIF-SS Tennis Championships. Photo by Ross Whitaker

and will be the lone Tritons representative at the CIF Track and Field Championships on May 31 at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Clovis.

According to www.prepcaltrack.com , Benoit’s CIF-SS Division Finals throw of 62 feet, 6.75 inches on May 18 is the second best mark in the state this year. For his efforts on May 24, Benoit has been seeded as the No. 8 overall competitor in the state event, according to head coach Dan Johnson.

Benoit is set to compete in the event’s preliminary round on May 31 and if he qualifies, he will compete in the finals on June 1.

TRITONS FOOTBALL SPRING PRACTICE UNDERWAY The San Clemente football team is three weeks into their spring practice schedule, which means that the team’s

The San Clemente football team will hold its annual Red and Black scrimmage on May 31. Photo by Brian Miller

first game isn’t far off. As of May 28, 93 student-athletes make up the Tritons ranks and head coach Jaime Ortiz hopes to whittle that number down closer to 50 by the time San Clemente takes the field against Jordan of Long Beach for their first game on August 30.

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As usual there was some offseason turnover on the Tritons roster due to graduating seniors but there were also some coaching changes too.

In one of the major changes being made to the Tritons program this offseason, head coach Jaime Ortiz is stepping aside from role of defensive coordinator in order to make way for the team’s new coordinator, Leo Barker. Ortiz has been the team’s defensive coordinator for the past 11 seasons and will remain the linebacker’s coach as well as maintain his head coaching duties.

Barker joins the Tritons coaching staff having had previous coaching stints in Georgia. Barker was a former NFL player with the Cincinnati Bengals.

“We’re similar in a lot of ways, he brings some new ideas to the table which is good,” Ortiz said of Barker. “From a scheme standpoint I think he’ll be a great addition.”

Byron Rex, who played tight end at BYU, also joins the Tritons coaching staff as receivers and tight end coach.

For the last two seasons, the Tritons had multiple players playing both sides of the ball for a majority of snaps. Standouts like Christian Bailey, Landon Cook and Sean Harlow were among the two-way players who set the tone for the team.

Ortiz stated how the Tritons now have to find replacements on both sides of the ball to fill the vacancy left by those two-way players.

The way Ortiz plans to fill those voids, at least in the early going, is by implementing more of a two-platoon system where players focus on one position only, rather than playing both offense and defense.

Some players will, out of necessity, play both sides of the ball. But Ortiz feels this strategy will help shape what is a younger team.

“This year with having so many new guys I think it’s better for kids to focus on one side of the ball,” Ortiz said. “It gives the players the ability to work on their craft and really focus on that one position.”

It also enables the coaching staff to cast a wide net over the talent pool and see who will emerge as a viable option to start on the varsity roster.

Ortiz says he envisions about 85 percent of the team to play either offense or defense exclusively.

Soon to be senior Jason Wright will likely be one of the remaining 15 percent who will start both ways for the Tritons, according to Ortiz. Wright got considerable experience last season and will likely start at tight end and defensive end when the new season begins.

The Tritons fans who have been waiting all winter to get a look at the team will have the chance to do so on May 31, as the Tritons will host their annual Red and Black game at 7 p.m. Fans will get to see the Tritons offense compete against the defense for bragging rights and it will give the coaching staff the chance to see how the team will perform under the lights and in pads. www.sanclementetimes.com

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GROM OF THE WEEK Breyden Taylor Age: 18, San Clemente High School

Breyden Taylor is graduating from San Clemente High School with an impressive list of accomplishments earned in his four years on the surf team. His interscholastic victories include a NSSA West Coast Champion title in 2010, League Champion and NSSA Varsity National Champion in 2011 and NSSA State Champion in 2012. This season Breyden finished in second place at the NSSA Interscholastic State Championship and ended the season as the No. 6 rated surfer in NSSA Open Men. Much of his senior year has been spent preparing to begin his Breyden Taylor. Photo by Jack McDaniel quest for qualification to the Association of Surfing Professionals World Championship Tour. He made his ASP debut in February at the Rip Curl Pro in Puerto Rico and his next event will be the Surf Open Acapulco, Mexico, a 4-Star event in early July. “I am also getting ready for NSSA Nationals, the U.S. Open and then Virginia for a pro junior and the 4-Star Coastal Edge ECSC in August,” Breyden said. Most of his senior year in school was completed through independent study, practice that should serve him well as he begins online classes at Saddleback College in the fall.

“I love the surf industry and think it would be awesome to stay involved after pro surfing—like Pat O’Connell, surfing on tour, riding for Hurley then working for them. I want to stay in the game,” Breyden said. “I’m super excited to graduate, to move on and pursue my career. I’m ready to just go for it.”—Andrea Swayne

SUP at the Harbor

SURF FORECAST

Westwind Sailing set to offer free stand-up paddle clinics

By Andrea Swayne San Clemente Times

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tand-up paddling continues to gain popularity as a cross-over sport for surfers, other athletes and even non-athletes wishing to add a fun and accessible water activity to their lifestyle, and Dana Point Harbor has become one of the area’s great go-to spots to learn and practice. For those who have been wanting to try it out, Westwind Sailing will be hosting free stand-up paddling clinics May 31 through June 2 in the calm Harbor waterways.

Westwind has partnered with the California Department of Boating & Waterways to present the no-cost SUP clinics (as well as sailing rides aboard 14-foot Capris) as part of National Safe Boating Week, said Diane Wenzel of Westwind Sailing, who also serves as chairwoman of the Dana Point Aquatic Foundation.

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A group of new stand-up paddlers receives expert instruction at Westwind Sailing before getting on their boards and paddling around the Harbor. Photo by Andrea Swayne

The event also coincides with the Dana Point Boat Show, also going on this weekend.

The minimum age for SUP clinics is 12 (for sailing it’s 5 with an adult and 8 without) and will be held May 31 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., June 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and June 2, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Clinics will be offered on a first come, first served basis and participants should sign up at the Dana Point Aquatic Foundation/Westwind Sailing Booth at the OC Sailing & Events Center, 34451 Ensenada

Place at the Harbor.

Visitors to the Westwind booth will be eligible to enter a drawing for free sailing and stand-up paddle classes. And free lifejackets will be distributed to the first 36 people who visit and take the ‘Wear It’ pledge. “We’ll have free safe boating information and fun swag for everyone, so stop by,” Wenzel said.

For more information, contact Wenzel at 949.492.3035 or send an email to diane@ westwindsailing.com. SC

Water Temperature: 66-70 degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: San Clemente: 4-8’ Poor Immediate: A decent-size blend of southsouthwest swell and rising northwest windswell keep the better breaks of the region in knee-waist-chest high (2-3’+) waves Thursday. Top windswell magnets offer larger sets running chest/shoulder high+ at times (4’+). Size is up slightly on Friday as some reinforcing Southern Hemi energy moves in and northwest windswell tops out. Light/variable southerly winds Thursday morning give way to a westerly sea-breeze in the afternoon, with winds looking a little lighter overall on Friday.

Long Range Outlook: More fun-zone waves are due for the weekend off a blend of southsouthwest swell and modest northwest windswell. Better breaks are good for knee-waistchest high (2-3’+) waves at better breaks, with more size showing for top Southern Hemi and combo focal points. Check out Surfline for all the details!

UPCOMING EVENTS June 14, 16: Surfing America USA Championships, San Onofre State Park, Church Beach (continues June 18, 22 at Lowers) June 15, 17: NSSA National Interscholastic Championships, Dana Point, Salt Creek June 18, 22: Surfing America USA Championships, San Onofre State Park, Lower Trestles