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M A R C H 9 –2 2 , 2 0 1 2 VOLUME 10, ISSUE 5

A New Chapter Librarian Teri Garza retires after 10 years in Capistrano E Y E O N S J C / PAG E 4

Teri Garza in front of a monument sign that went up during her tenure after Friends of the Library raised the money.

Photo by Jonathan Volzke

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City Eliminates Historic Preservation Manager Position

Swallows Celebration at the Mission on March 19

Tartan Girls Soccer Takes CIF Title

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LOCAL NEWS & IN-DEPTH REPORTING

SAN CLEMENTE A claim on behalf of the family of Sgt. Manuel Loggins, who was shot and killed February 7 outside San Clemente High by an Orange County Sheriff’s deputy, says not only was the Marine stopped without probable cause, but also his two daughters in the SUV at the time were kept for 13 hours following the incident.

Attorney Brian T. Dunn, who represents Loggins’ wife Phoebe Loggins and four daughters, seeks damages in excess of $10,000, according to the claim filed with the County Board of Supervisors this week. The February 7 shooting has since been handed to the Orange County District Attorney’s Office for investigation. The union representing Deputy Darren Sandberg, a 15-year-veteran of the Sheriff’s Department, has come to his defense, saying instead that Loggins put his children’s life in danger and caused his own death.

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

City Council on Tuesday voted 4-1 to approve an ordinance banning point of sale distribution of single-use plastic bags at retail establishments. Councilman Bill Brough cast a “No” vote as he had in the two initial votes on the way to the ban’s final adoption. Two main modifications were added including an 18-month compliance exemption period for small businesses with gross taxable revenues under $4 million as well as the removal of the word “restaurant.”

The Save the Plastic Bag Coalition threatened to file a lawsuit against the city and has challenged bans in other California cities on the basis that states, not cities, regulate restaurants.

Council chose to follow the lead of Santa Cruz and Laguna Beach by revising the ordinance to exempt restaurants. The ordinance will take effect April 5, 30 days from Tuesday night’s final approval.

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO’S TOP 5 HOTTEST TOPICS

What’s Up With...

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...Guardian Angels in Capistrano?

THE LATEST: A Capistrano woman has agreed to launch an Orange County chapter of the famous Guardian Angels crimedeterrent group, and is seeking volunteers and donations to get it up and running.

Lani Martins said she wasn’t concerned about crime in the city of 37,000 famous for its historic Mission. She was looking for an organization to volunteer with when she came across the Guardian Angels.

Members of the nonprofit group are unarmed but trained. They wear red berets as they patrol areas. The group also teaches self-defense courses and has youth chapters that help keep kids out of trouble, Inland Empire Chapter leader David Eagle said. The group also has a strong anti-bullying program.

WHAT’S NEXT: Martins and Guardian Angels met with Councilwoman Laura Freese. Freese said she was unfamiliar with the group but was curious about the self-defense and anti-bullying programs.

She referred the group to Chief of Police Services Lt. John Meyer.

The group also plans to appear in the March 24 Swallows Parade.

FIND OUT MORE: See the Guardian Angels website www.guardianangels.org or contact Eagle at InlandEmpire@GuardianAngels.org —Jonathan Volzke

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...Preservation Manager Post Eliminated?

THE LATEST: The city will not fill the position of historic preservation manager, The Capistrano Dispatch March 9–22, 2012

instead giving the work to a new assistant development services director.

The preservation position has been vacant since November when Teri Delcamp left to take a similar post in Riverside. It had been discussed as a possible position for outsourcing before her departure.

City Manager Karen Brust said in a staff report that she discussed the position with Development Services Director Grant Taylor and the two decided to leave it vacant because of budget issues.

WHAT’S NEXT: Brust and Taylor however, decided to fill a long-vacant assistant director position, and that person could handle historic preservation work.

FIND OUT MORE: See the staff report at www.thecapistranodispatch.com —JV

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rector Mechelle Lawrence-Adams, Fred Armendariz, Chamber Executive Director Mark Bodenhamer, former Mayor Collene Campbell, Boys & Girls Club Executive Director James Littlejohn, Sarducci’s co-owner Dennis Mederios and Rick Stein of Arts OC. WHAT’S NEXT: SDG&E plans to raze a 1918 building and replace it with two 50-foot tall buildings while increasing the power into the station with a double-circuit 230 kilovolt line that would run from San Clemente, across San Juan Creek Road, Belford Terrace and through Rancho Madrina. The proposal will be submitted to the Public Utilities Commission in coming months, and the PUC will oversee a study of the project’s environmental impacts.

FIND OUT MORE: See http://sdge.com/ key-initiatives/south-orange-countyreliability-enhancement —JV

...New Support for SDG&E’s Substation?

THE LATEST: A group of business leaders and residents have banded together to support San Diego Gas & Electric’s proposal to expand a Camino Capistrano substation.

The City Council last month passed a strongly worded resolution saying the city opposed the project if every impact cannot be mitigated.

“We all live here, we all want to protect the character of our community,” said one leader Reed Royalty. “We support the practical power upgrade for practical reasons.”

The group, Citizens for Safe and Reliable Power, is co-chaired by former San Clemente Mayor Joe Anderson and Chamber of Commerce President Stephanie Frische. Other Capistrano residents include Mission Executive Di-

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...Coaches Fired?

THE LATEST: Capistrano Unified School District Trustees have fired three current or former football coaches, including Capo Valley’s Chi Chi Biehn, in the wake of allegations they spent secret money from an athletic-supplier slush fund.

Trustees also said the district will seek restitution from the coaches, including former Dana Hills coach Brent Melbon and San Clemente’s Eric Patton.

Trustees did not comment on the Feb. 27 decision. The only person in the audience when the vote was announced was Teresa Sando, who has worked to make the “slush funds” public since she and her husband Geoff Sando discovered

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them in paperwork from Lapes Athletic Team Sales, which they took over.

WHAT’S NEXT: CUSD spokesman Marcus Walton said he was unsure how much restitution the district wants. Sando said Patton’s figure alone could top $100,000.

Eric N. Hansen, Patton’s attorney, told the board in a 12-page letter that the district’s investigation was flawed. He said the allegations included supposed violations of policies not even in place when the events occurred. The sheriff’s department has also been investigating.

FIND OUT MORE: See www.thecapistranodispatch.com —JV

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…A Post Office Move?

THE LATEST: South Coast Water District directors in February declined to enter an exclusive negotiating contract with a developer who wants to move the Dana Point Post Office sorting facility to water district land on the south side of Stonehill Drive.

Majestic Housing & Development owns the land next to the Post Office and wants to buy that property, too, for a new project.

The Post Office is open to moving its sorting facility to the 30-acre water district parcel on Stonehill Drive, Majestic’s Peggy Tabas said, while the retail operation would remain downtown.

But district officials said they did not have enough information to vote on the matter and delayed it to later this month.

WHAT’S NEXT: Tabas said the Postal Service will be listing its Dana Point property for sale “in the very near future.” She said her company expected to put in a bid on the land in May. FIND OUT MORE: See www.scwd.org —JV www.thecapistranodispatch.com

EYE ON SJC

A New Chapter Librarian Teri Garza retires after 10 years in Capistrano

By Jonathan Volzke The Capistrano Dispatch

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t takes no more than a glance to recognize that San Juan Capistrano’s Library is a special place. Designed by Michael Graves before he was a household name, the library features towers, a covered entranceway and post-modern lines that attract architectural buffs from around the world.

And so it’s only fitting that Teri Garza, who ran the Capistrano library for the past decade, is no typical librarian, either.

It’s easy to see Garza’s unique, too, at first glance. She’s often wearing a colorful dress, wild stockings and a pair of a shoe collection she says would leave Imelda Marcos envious. She’s also quick to add she’s a bargain shopper.

But her uniqueness goes beyond her wardrobe. Garza’s definitely not one of those librarians who would ever “shhhh” a patron. She, in fact, blows up the stuffy librarian stereotype, quite proudly, thank you.

“I’ve always been ‘Real Librarian of Orange County.’ We’re the ones that don’t wear sensible shoes, favor fancy hosiery and do our best outreach at Happy Hour,’” she said in a recent speech to more than 200 community leaders.

The speech drew plenty of hearty laughter, as Garza often does. But the occasion was somewhat solemn. Garza was being honored as she prepares to retire after more than 10 years in San Juan Capistrano.

“While I’m not a resident of San Juan I feel like I am,” Garza said in her speech.

“My humble abode, or where I spend my most waking hours, is right across the street from God and his Basilica. If you’ve been in my office/studio apartment, you know I have all the comforts of home, plus about 30 pairs of shoes under my desk.”

If Garza felt like a resident, many in town thought of her as a member of the family.

“Teri Garza is just the epitome of everybody’s best concept of what a public librarian ought to be. She just loves books and loves serving the public and loves the idea of people getting excited about reading,” said former Mayor Ken Friess, who has worked with Garza.

“With her, it’s a complete lifestyle and commitment. It’s not just a job.”

The Capistrano library was designated a “regional” facility when Garza arrived, meaning it was led by a top-tier librarian. When Garza arrived, she sensed a distance between county library leaders and city leaders. They just didn’t seem to communicate well, which caused The Capistrano Dispatch March 9–22, 2012

The City Council and Chamber of Commerce present the Friends of the Library with $1,000 on behalf of Teri Garza during the Feb. 23 “State of the City,” where she gave her farewell speech. Photo by Jonathan Volzke

problems because the city was responsible for maintaining portions of the building and controls “La Sala,” the meeting room where Garza brought in a popular Friday night movie series (“I used to say I was the only movie theater in town,” Garza recalled. “Then the Regency opened, but I even said that once when he was in the room.”) and is also home to the annual Academy Awards night with residents Robert Kline and Stephanie Heredia.

Garza proved to be the conduit between the two. And with her top-tier ranking because of her years of service, she was able to say “no” when the county library officials tried to insist the library be open on the same day as the Swallows Day Parade.

A music in the courtyard series also flourished under Garza, peaking one year with 20 shows. When the organizer moved on, Garza stepped in to book the acts. She makes the popcorn on the movie night, too, and got the Rotary to sponsor the event.

“I know I’m not going to get the key to the city because I have that key and it unlocks all the dumpsters in town.”

Garza’s speech continued. “I welcome the chance to thank all the people who come to the library for their library fix but also who come to the various programs. At the library, I like to say I’m the most powerful person in the place.

Once in awhile I’ve been outranked by an elected official or a few times when my parents were able to come to see what I do on Saturday nights when I tell them I’m working and can’t take them to church and enjoy Lawrence Welk.”

Garza’s library career started in

1973, when she was 21. She liked to read, and checked the “library” box on a civil service test. Her first assignment was at the Cypress library. In 1975, she moved to a full time post as an adult library assistant in the brand new University Park library in Irvine. Her first assignment as a branch manager came in Mission Viejo in 1978. She took over Capistrano in 2001.

“It’s been a privilege to serve as your ‘Librarian in Charge of the Wonderful Postmodern Library that You Let Michael Graves Design Even Before Anyone Knew of Michael Graves.’ Nowadays you look up the definition of postmodern and his name is there. I was always envious of fellow branch managers Emily Jackson and Jose Aponte that they not only had a library to oversee, but they did it in a world -renowned building,” Garza said in her speech. “They also had a lot more staff than I now find myself with. Up until a few months ago, I assumed I’d be earning my 40- and 45-year pin but recent changes beyond San Juan have finally trickled down here and in evaluating these changes, I realize I can do more for San Juan by retiring. No one is irreplaceable. My successor certainly won’t be as colorful, and I doubt as funny.”

While building bridges and pushing needed improvements forward, library supporters were working on expansion plans when, in 2007, as Garza puts it, “the budget tanked.” Members of the Friends of the Library, currently led by Susie Wernet, were asked to step up and help financially more than ever. The Friends, primarily using money raised in its bookstore in the back of the library, helped pay for re-carpeting the library and for a much-needed monument sign

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out front, among other things. In the past decade, the Friends have probably donated $300,000 or more to the library, Wernet said.

“Working with her was a delight, and she will be missed,” Wernet said. “She made it a point to get out there and get that library on the map, and I think she did it … she gets out and helps out other organizations as much as she can. She doesn’t say no to people.”

Even while waiting for a remodel, there’s been changes inside. The old children’s tower, where the walls had audio plugs for record players, has been upgraded to a computer room, a self checkout station has been added and the library system has embraced e-books.

But the library has a third of a staff that it did when it opened in 1983.

And November brought more bad news: county library officials revoked Capistrano’s “regional” status. That means fewer staff and that the next librarian won’t have the experience and rank that Garza brought. The decision came because of finances, as well as the number of books in the library’s collection. Capistrano has about 67,000 titles, although it was built for 55,000. About 13,000 books are checked out a month.

The Friends are still raising money, hoping to help remodel the interior a bit. The bookstore should be moved to the front of the building, for example, the restrooms aren’t in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and counters are too deep—a throwback to the days when librarians needed space to finger through long narrow drawers of cards.

Even though she’s retiring, Garza said she’ll still be around town. She plans to continue running the music and film series and other special events, while working with the Friends of the Library on their efforts. An open-house send off for her is scheduled at the library from about 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on her last day, March 22.

“In closing, I want to thank you for putting the icing on the cake to what I thought would be the twilight of my career but turned out to be the best job any librarian, typical or real could have ever had,” Garza said in her speech. “Instead, this wonderful town and community has made me feel like I’m truly appreciated for doing a job I love to do and one I know makes a positive difference in people’s lives. No librarian has ever felt such sincere love and appreciation as I do every day here in San Juan Capistrano.

“And now for my cheesy ending. You like me, you really like me.” CD www.thecapistranodispatch.com

EYE ON SJC

Developer Starts Work on 132-Home Project

By Jonathan Volzke The Capistrano Dispatch

an Juan Capistrano is known for its undeveloped ridgelines and open space, but Phil Bodem is focused on 28 undeveloped acres in San Juan Hills.

While the land, off La Novia Avenue and Via Entrada, is empty now, 132 homes are approved for the property, and Bodem is division president for builder Taylor Morrison, which recently acquired title.

“To be able to find 132 lots in San Juan Capistrano is very rare for a builder,” Bodem said. “There’s a lot of interest in this community.”

Bodem spoke as earthmovers graded the southeast portion of the land. Much of the infrastructure is in place and Bodem hopes models will be under construction in 30 to 45 days. He said pricing for the homes, which will range from 1,700 square feet to 3,100 square feet, has not yet been set.

The project, known as Campanilla at San Juan Hills, is one of several development projects in the pipeline, said Grant Taylor, Capistrano’s community development director.

Off Avenida La Pata, the former Whispering Hills project now known as Rancho San Juan, has completed three model homes and has submitted its grading plans for the first phase of 16 homes, Taylor said. That project, being built by Woodbridge Homes, is 150 homes that will range from 2,800 to 3,800 square feet on a minimum of 10,000-square-foot lots.

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Phil Bodem, divison president for Taylor Morrison homes, at the 132-home site in San Juan Hills.

Photo by Jonathan Volzke

the homes and a commercial equestrian facility. That project, however, requires a General Plan amendment, and ultimately approval from voters because part of the property is now identified as “open space” on the General Plan.

Taylor said he expects the City Council to consider launching a study for the project on March 20, and developers told him they hope to have the issue before voters in November.

On the commercial side, a project that aims to create a retail and office center across from the movie theater

track for tricycles in the community park.

At the Pacifica San Juan project, formerly SunCal at the south end of town, between 80 and 90 homes have been built, Taylor said. The project is approved for 416 homes, and the developer is building one home at a time in phases, he said.

Another potential project is a 34-home project proposed by Shea Homes on The Oaks horse farm now owned by Joan Irvine Smith. Smith is selling the land, and Shea proposes

is facing an approaching deadline. The owner of the Verdugo West building has until the first week of May to make progress with his demolition project or his demolition, grading and building permits will expire, Taylor said. The permits have already been extended once, so work needs to start to keep them alive, Taylor said.

Back at the Taylor Morrison site, the home will be built in two “collections,” the Artisan Collection and Villa Collection. All of the homes will be two-story and have zero lot lines on one side of the property. The Artisan Collection will be 98 homes with 1,800- to 2,700-square feet, while the Villa Collection will be 32 homes ranging from 2,800- to 3,100square feet, Bodem said.

Those in the southwest portion of the property will have views of San Juan Hills Golf Course. The project will also include a tot-lot community park.

Bodem said his firm expects the market to remain relatively flat in 2012, but pick up in 2013. A key indicator he’s been watching is job creation.

“The bottom line is people have to feel confident about their job; they have to feel confident that they can afford a home,” Bodem said. “Our company is looking at 2013, 2014 for years of solid growth.”

Taylor Morrison, created by a 2007 merger of Taylor Woodrow and Morrison Homes, is based in Scottsdale, Ariz. The company has seven other projects underway in Orange and San Diego counties, including three in Irvine. CD

RANCHO MISSION VIEJO ANNOUNCES PROMOTIONS

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ight promotions were announced this month by Anthony R. Moiso, president and chief executive officer of Rancho Mission Viejo, LLC, the privately held, family-owned and -operated company responsible for the ranching, farming, planning, development, and financial management of the 23,000-acre ranch.

“We are very proud to acknowledge these new promotions,” Moiso said in the announcement. “Each individual recognized today has demonstrated the high level of dedication, integrity and knowledgeable expertise which defines our Ranch team. On behalf of everyone at Ranch Headquarters, we sincerely appreciate the commitment and loyalty these eight members of our team have shown us over the years. We look forward to working with them as we embrace the The Capistrano Dispatch March 9–22, 2012

opportunities ahead.”

The people promoted represent each of the Ranch’s main operations including corporate business, ranching and farming and community development.

Among those employees promoted were: • Melissa (Lissa) Freese, senior vice president-Ranch operations. Freese, who is unrelated to Capistrano Councilwoman Laura Freese, oversees Rancho Mission Viejo’s overall ranching and farming operations.

• Linda Fitzpatrick, vice presidenthuman resources. Fitzpatrick is responsible for all employee benefits, oversight of corporate computer operations and data management, as well as management of the facilities at Rancho Mission Viejo’s headquarters.

• Derek Knobel, vice president-

Ranch operations. Knobel is responsible for all elements of the day-to-day management of all ranching and farming operations.

• Marc Lamkin, vice presidentcommunity development. Lamkin is responsible for all community development residential land sale activities.

• Jeremy Laster, vice president and treasurer. Laster is responsible for Rancho Mission Viejo’s investment property asset management as well as investment planning and analysis.

• Jack Morales, vice president-community development. Morales is responsible for overseeing the construction of all master-planned community infrastructure.

• Eric Sellas, vice president-community development. Selles is responsible for the homebuilder design review

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process and the construction of all master-planned community recreational amenities.

• Jim Yates, vice president-community development. Yates is responsible for overseeing the design, review and approval process for community infrastructure.

Rancho Mission Viejo is Orange County’s last working ranch. The Ranch has been held in O’Neill/Avery/Moiso family hands since 1882. Under the family’s stewardship, the Ranch now includes thousands of acres of recreational parks and protected open spaces as well as the master-planned communities of Ladera Ranch, Las Flores, Mission Viejo and Rancho Santa Margarita.

To learn more about Rancho Mission Viejo, visit www.RanchoMissionViejo. com. CD —The Capistrano Dispatch www.thecapistranodispatch.com

EYE ON SJC

SJC Sheriff’s Blotter COMPILED BY JONATHAN VOLZKE All information below is obtained from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department website (www.ocsd.org). 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.

Man Tries to Lure Boy into Car A man driving a dark sedan apparently tried to lure a 13-year-old boy in his vehicle on February 29, prompting authorities to issue a warning about “stranger danger.”

The boy was walking home from school about 4 p.m. Tuesday when the black sedan pulled into his path at Edgewood and Village Road, Orange County Sheriff’s spokesman Jim Amormino said.

The driver of the vehicle, described as a male Hispanic 37-40 years old, got out of the car and motioned to the boy to call him closer, Amormino said. The boy was three to five feet away.

Instead of approaching, the boy turned and ran.

“He did everything right,” Amormino said. The boy ran to a friend’s house and called a relative.

The car was gone when the relative, an uncle, arrived in the area. The car was described as an older model two-door sedan, black with a tan interior. The paint was peeling. The passenger never got out of the car. He was a male Hispanic, wearing a black T-shirt. The driver wore a white T-shirt, tan pants and a black baseball cap with a white bill.

Amormino said authorities have not received other similar reports, but reminded parents to discuss stranger danger with their children.

Anyone with any information about Tuesday’s incident is asked to call 1.855.TIP.OCCS, the Orange County Crimestoppers number. —Jonathan Volzke

From the Blotter: Tuesday, March 6 SUSPICIOUS PERSON IN VEHICLE Via De Anza, 26300 Block (9:55 a.m.)

A man was living in a motor home parked in the parking lot of a vacant building.

DISTURBANCE Via Sonora, 31100 Block (9:46 a.m.)

A woman pushing a baby stroller was going through recycling bins.

Monday, March 5 STOLEN VEHICLE Brookfield Road, 26400 Block (6:38 p.m.)

A resident reported their car stolen.

Instead, it had been towed by a security company earlier in the day.

DISTURBANCE Calle San Diego, 31000 Block (10:51 a.m.) Somebody was playing the drums too loudly.

Sunday, March 4 TRAFFIC HAZARD Paseo Corrales/Camino La Ronda (2:43 p.m.) A tree fell across the road.

FOLLOW UP REPORT Old San Juan Road, 31200 Block (2:34 p.m.) A man reported some items stolen earlier appeared back on his doorstep.

CITIZEN ASSIST Camino del Avion/Del Obispo Street (2:40 p.m.) A couple reported they had a flat tire. They both used walkers and needed help. The car was in the intersection.

ARREST Millpond Court, 29700 Block (12:18 p.m.) A 37-year-old man was taken into custody after deputies responded to a 9-1-1 hang up call. They discovered the man, who was in construction, had warrants out for his arrest.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES Camino Capistrano/Stonehill Drive (1:47 a.m.) A caller working across the freeway could see two people running around with flashlights.

Saturday, March 3 DEFRAUDING AN INNKEEPER Brookfield Road, 26400 Block (10:28 p.m.) A pizza driver reported residents took the pie but wouldn’t pay.

DRUNK DRIVING La Zanja Street/Camino Capistrano (9:54 p.m.) A 27-year-old man was taken into custody. He identified himself as a landscaper.

Friday, March 2 KEEP THE PEACE Paseo Colonial, 25600 Block (11:56 p.m.)

A man reported his daughter’s friend was not obeying the rules of the house and refusing to leave.

p.m.) People were playing softball on fields.

BATTERY REPORT Strawberry Lane, 0 Block (4:07 p.m.)

A 53-year-old man was taken into custody. He said he was in construction.

TRAFFIC HAZARD Ortega Highway/Via Cuartel (11:08 a.m.) A trailer being moved blocked all the lanes on Ortega Highway.

BURGLARY REPORT Del Obispo Street, 32200 Block (10:30 a.m.) A burglary was reported behind a church.

Tuesday, February 28 SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE El Camino Real, 31600 Block (12:42 p.m.) A silver GMS Envoy was blocking the street, even though it was empty.

The school tried to find the owner, but couldn’t get it moved.

ILLEGALLY PARKED VEHICLE Ortega Highway/La Pata Avenue (11:48 a.m.) An unattached trailer with a boat on it had been parked in the same spot four days. It was on city land, so a city crew needed to remove it, but deputies found the owner, who agreed to move it.

Monday, February 27

Thursday, March 1

FOUND BICYCLE Calle Chueca, 30700 Block (5:30 p.m.)

A bicycle was chained to a pole for two days.

VANDALISM REPORT Camino Capistrano, 29900 Block (4:35 p.m.) A vandalism was reported at the Christmas tree farm.

Wednesday, February 29 STOLEN VEHICLE Del Obispo Street, 32000 Block (10:07 p.m.) A vehicle was reported stolen from a storage lot. A custodian possibly saw the suspects.

WARRANT ARREST Orinda Road, 29600 Block (6:51 p.m.)

A man, who said his work was in auto repair, was taken in on a warrant.

KEEP THE PEACE Del Obispo Street/Paseo de La Paz (6:04

SUSPCIOUS VEHICLE Camino Capistrano, 32000 Block (6:40 a.m.) An Explorer was sitting with its door open for 10 minutes with no driver.

Sunday, February 26

Saturday, February 25 ANNOYING PHONE CALLS Rancho Viejo Road, 31700 Block (6:40 p.m.) Someone kept texting a store’s order line.

Friday, February 24 PATROL CHECK Trabuco Creek Road/Village Road (12:56 p.m.) A blood tech was called when deputies found a brown Explorer with a man and woman inside. They were on parole. A 24-year-old woman, a waitress, was taken into custody.

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Remember Fukushima? Japan Disaster Bodes Ill for Us San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station’s Risks Outweigh Benefit

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ukushima is the home of the world’s worst nuclear power accident, which continues to leak radiation into the environment even as GARY HEADRICK government officials claim to have things under control. As we approach this most unfortunate anniversary, it is important to remember that at least 15,839 people were killed as a result of the earthquake and tsunami while 3,642 others remain missing. There are still more than 88,000 people who are staying in shelters in 21 prefectures across Japan. Radiation has claimed huge swaths of land where contaminated food and water will be suspect for countless years to come. Reconstruction efforts are futile while attempts to scrub and scrape radioactive hot spots more than a hundred miles from the accident only result in moving the problem from one site to another. Making matters worse, it is being incinerated or pushed into the Bay of Tokyo only to circulate around the globe.

The similarities between Fukushima and us are indisputable. Like our nuclear power plant, their facility was reaching its intended lifespan, it was built in a seismic zone that was greatly underestimated, and warnings went unheeded while regulators gave the industry the benefit of the doubt.

We differ in that San Onofre has 10 times the number of safety incidents over industry standards, according to our analysis based on data from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. By our own estimates, our tsunami wall is The Capistrano Dispatch March 9–22, 2012

San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station sits just south of Orange County. File photo

only 14 feet above high tide. We’d have to evacuate over 8 million people from this highly populated area and our society has not been trained how to respond to such an emergency in the way that the Japanese have been. The list goes on.

An area along the coast of Japan greater than a 12-mile radius will remain a no-go zone indefinitely. If that were to happen here, thousands of homes and businesses would be lost forever and compensation in the absence of insurance for nuclear fallout would have to come from limited funds set aside by the industry. That

cap is less than one tenth of the cost of cleanup in Japan so far, and they anticipate that job taking another 30 to 40 years to complete. This amazingly beautiful and productive stretch of land between Los Angeles and San Diego would be cut off from the world. Land values would be nil. Agriculture from a state that provides 80% of the nation’s fruit and vegetables will no longer be in the markets. The remaining inhabitants will live with the nagging suspicion that their children may be getting contamination that will show up years later in the form of cancer or genetic mutations.

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Why do we accept all this risk?

Because the nuclear power industry continues to reap huge profits while ratepayers who pick up the tab for their failures are convinced that we can’t live without nuclear power, even though both nuclear reactors only provides less than 13 percent of the energy consumed in California. We have been without any electricity from San Onofre since January 31, and the lights are still on. The truth is that we can and must learn to manage without the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station. It is the hunger for profits that motivates this deception while the public at large pins its hopes on a regulatory process reminiscent of the ignored warnings about the levees in New Orleans, or the deep-water oil rigs in the Gulf, or the financial institutions gambling with our life savings. It is all the same, but with far greater repercussions, yet in this case we still have time to change the outcome.

That is why it is important to remember Fukushima, and that is why it is important for us to take a stand against this particular nuclear power plant next door to us. On March 10 there will be a special recognition for those lost and still suffering in Japan followed by a peaceful protest at San Onofre the next day. “Fukushima Remembered” starts at 6 p.m. Saturday at the San Clemente Community Center.

The rally begins at noon on Sunday, March 11; just follow the signs on Basilone Road.

Gary Headrick is the founder of San Clemente Green, a nonprofit promoting sustainable practices. He is a longtime resident of San Clemente. CD www.thecapistranodispatch.com

GETTING OUT

54TH SWALLOWS DAY PARADE SET MARCH 24 Saturday, March 24 is the date of the 54th Swallows Day Parade, which will see some 3,200 entrants, 550 horses and nearly a dozen marching bands take to the streets of downtown San Juan Capistrano. The parade, with the theme “How the West was Fun,” begins at 11 a.m., but the downtown streets begin to close at 10 a.m. Camino Capistrano at Oso Road closes much earlier to allow equestrian staging, so avoid that area.

Before the parade, the Rotary and Woman’s Club will again team up for their popular pancake breakfast, which runs from 6 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Woman’s Club, 314442 El Horno. The full breakfast—pancakes, eggs, ham and juice—cost $8 and is a great way to see your neighbors before the parade.

The Fiesta Grande event, in which the Hairiest Beard and Soiled Dove awards will be given, is 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Swallow’s Inn. The public is welcome to that event, but remember to wear your black and white or be ready to get tossed in jail on Hoos’ Gow Day, March 23. On that day, bands of roving Fiesta Association deputies, armed with blank-firing pistols, will patrol Capistrano and toss scofflaws in their mobile jails.

A little donation to the Association, which puts on the parade and related events, is the bail to get out. For more information, see www.swallowsparade.org. —Jonathan Volzke

YOUR TWO-WEEK EVENT PLANNER

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THE LIST

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

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

COLD WATER CANYON 8:30 p.m. Live music at Swallow’s Inn. 31786 Camino Capistrano, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com.

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SECOND STAGE STAND UP 6 p.m. & 8 p.m. Comedy at Camino Real Playhouse. Tickets $12. 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.489.8082, www.caminorealplayhouse.org.

FESTIVAL OF WHALES 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Annual celebration in Dana Point Harbor featuring art exhibits, classic cars, paddling events, concerts, kids activities, whale watching and more. All weekend. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.1045, www.festivalofwhales.com.

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

SCORE BUSINESS WORKSHOP 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Internet & Social Media Marketing at the SJC Library. 31495 El Camino Real, 714.550.7369, www.sanjuanchamber.com.

thursday

GOOD NEIGHBORS CLUB OF CAPISTRANO VALLEY 11 a.m. Women’s group meets for a luncheon and entertainment by violinist Lisa Mae Lewis’s Irish medleys at Irons in the Fire. 150 Avenida Magdalena, San Clemente.

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

friday

DESIGN A LIVING SUCCULENT WALL 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. Goin Native holds the plant design class. Cost $25 each. 31661 Los Rios St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.606.6386, www.goinnative.net.

ART IN BLOOM EXHIBIT 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mission Fine Art Gallery presents a one-week exhibition with floral-themed paintings. 31760 Camino Capistrano, Suite C, San Juan Capistrano, 949.661.6923, www.susanjarecky.com.

BEEKEEPING AND HONEY TASTING 1 p.m. Special event to learn all the skills of backyard beekeeping and a tasting of local honey. 32701 Alipaz St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.443.4223, www.TheEcologyCenter.org.

CHAOS AT THE CANNERY 8 p.m. The annual Old West melodrama debuts at Camino Real Playhouse. Tickets $24-$34. 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.489.8082, www.caminorealplayhouse.org.

FROG & TOAD WALK 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Event at The Reserve/Richard and Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy. $5$10. Call for info, 949.489.9778, www.theconservancy.org.

LUNCH WITH LEAGUE 12 p.m. League of Women Voters’ talk about privatizing government-run prisons, and schools at Coco’s. RSVP. 151 Newport Center Dr., Newport Beach, 949.400.2183, orangecoast.ca.lwvnet.org.

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*Daylight savings begins.

Turn clocks ahead one hour.

FUNNIEST HOUSEWIVES OF ORANGE COUNTY 7 p.m.

The Coach House. $20. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

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DESIGN A WREATH 12 p.m. & 1:30 p.m. Class at Goin Native. $45. 31661 Los Rios St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.606.6386, www.goinnative.net.

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PET ADOPTION 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The ARK of San Juan will be at the PetsSmart with cats and dogs who need a home. 33963 Doheny Park Road San Juan Capistrano, 949.388.0034, www.ArkOfSanJuan.org.

TOOLS FOR CHANGE 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The Ecology Center’s interactive exhibition. 32701 Alipaz St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.443.4223, www.TheEcologyCenter.org.

sunday

HISTORICAL WALKING TOUR 1 p.m. SJC Historical Society leads a tour to see Los Rios Historical District, O’Neill Museum, Montanez Adobe, the Mission, Rios Adobe and more.

Meet at the train depot on Verdugo Street. $2 adults, $1 children. 949.493.8444, www.sjchistoricalsociety.com.

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monday

ST. JOSEPH’S DAY & RETURN OF THE SWALLOWS CELEBRATION 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

World-renowned celebration at the Mission marking the return of the swallows with live music, guest speakers and more. Cost $5-$10.

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LUNCH LOCAL 11 a.m. Chamber lunch hosted at The Vintage Steakhouse.

26701 Verdugo St., 949.493.4700, www.sanjuanchamber.com.

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FIESTA GRANDE 7 p.m.

The party begins at Swallow’s Inn with music by Swing Shift. 31786 Camino Capistrano, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com.

COACH HOUSE COMEDY CLUB 7 p.m. Comedy at The Coach House. Tickets $15.

33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

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

Have an event?

Send your listing to events@thecapistranodispatch.com www.thecapistranodispatch.com

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LIFE IN OUR COMMUNITY

COMMUNITY CALENDAR friday 3.09 Coffee Chat 8 a.m. The Capistrano Dispatch hosts a spirited town hall forum on community issues. All are welcome. Camino Real Playhouse, on El Camino Real, just south of Ortega Highway. Occurs every Friday monday 3.12 Parks, Recreation and Senior Services Commission Meeting 6 p.m.

City Hall, 32400 Paseo Adelanto.

Capistrano Unified School Board of Trustees 7 p.m. CUSD Board Room, 33122 Valle Road. Trustees vote on election boundaries. Agenda at www.capousd.org.

Planning Commission Meeting 6:30 p.m., City Hall, 32400 Paseo Adelanto.

tuesday 3.13

City Council Meeting 6 p.m., City Hall, 32400 Paseo Adelanto.

Meeting with Congressman Ken Calvert 11 a.m., City Hall, 32400 Paseo Adelanto. The public is invited to a special City Council meeting with Congressman Ken Calvert.

tuesday 3.20

friday 3.23 Next regular issue of The Dispatch publishes.

*Meeting agendas at www.sanjuancapistrano.org

TOM BLAKE: On Life and Love After 50

Who Pays for the First Date Remains Controversial S enior singles frequently ask if the man should always pay for the first date. I asked singles for their opinion.

Thea said, “I don’t think sharing should start with a first meeting or even the first handful of dates when you’re getting to know someone. That’s when the man asks you out and he (traditionally) pays, and I think that’s how it should be.

But it hasn’t always worked out the way for Thea. She shared some awkward firstdate experiences: “I just turned 63 and have been divorced for 11 years. Many of the men I’ve dated have had the opinion that first dates should be “Dutch.” Some have even expressed that in emails before we met! Seems they won’t make that first date unless they know the woman will pay her way.”

Thea’s been on first dates where the guys arrived before her and bought his coffee and didn’t offer to buy her coffee when she arrived.

She continued, “I recall another first date for lunch where a guy embarrassed me after we had finished eating by stating, “We’re going Dutch right?” Another guy just put the money down for his meal and slid the bill over to me…for me to pay for mine.”

Ms. AJ, Laguna Woods, cuts men no slack: “I am from the old school: the man pays, no matter what. All men have more financial resources than I. They are paying for my company through a meal.

Fair trade.”

ON LIFE AND LOVE AFTER 50 Marsha said, “The man

By Tom Blake pays for the first date and asks the woman out if he is interested in seeing her again. Not the woman. The woman should offer to pay her way and he should refuse and pay. But it is nice to show the man that she is not taking him for granted and assuming he should pay.

Merijoe, Irvine, shared: “I think it’s disrespectful and rude to assume that the man pays just because he is the man; having the ability to pay for your own stuff gives you a sense of independence and not that you owe anything to anyone. It also allows you freedom to get the lobster if you want lobster.

Larry, Rancho Santa Margarita, says, “I try to avoid an expensive lunch or dinner on a first date; then I don’t feel like I have been used.

Here’s how I see handling the first-date

cost: 1. The person who initiates the date should be prepared to pay—man or woman—no questions asked.

2. Keep the first date cheap. Meet for coffee, ice cream, something simple.

Avoid lunch, dinner or drinks.

3. However, if the guy has any class, even if the woman asked him out, he should pick up the first-date tab and tip. I mean, what are we talking about?

Five, maybe 10 bucks? (Remember, it’s for coffee) If a guy is a cheapskate on a first date—as Thea repeatedly described above—that’s a pretty good sign that he’s not long-term relationship material.

4. That being said, if the guy does pay for the first date, the woman should thank

him and still offer to leave a tip. That gesture lets the guy know she appreciates his chivalry and she will likely be an expensesharer in the future.

The key to expense-sharing among older singles: communication. Two people who see a possible future together can reach an understanding on expense-sharing by being honest right up front with their preferences. But maybe wait until the second date. And—if you order lobster— pay for it yourself!

Tom Blake is a Dana Point business owner and San Clemente resident who has authored books on middle-aged dating.

To comment on his column, email him at TompBlake@gmail.com. See his website at www.FindingLoveAfter50.com. CD

HISTORICAL SOCIETY SETS ANNUAL MEETING

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he San Juan Capistrano Historical Society will host its annual general membership meeting at the Community Center at 7 p.m. on March 28.

The evening’s program will be presented by David Belardes and archaeologist Judy McKeehan on the archaeological

discoveries and cultural resources of San Juan Capistrano.

Also at the general meeting, the San Juan Capistrano Historical Society will hold its annual election for the Board of Directors. The meeting is free to all and open to the public. CD

KRAMER HIGHLIGHTS SUCCESS IN ‘STATE OF THE CITY’

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ayor Larry Kramer and City Manager Karen Brust highlighted a year of successes in the annual “State of the City” at El Adobe restaurant on February 23.

Speaking not long after the city learned third-quarter sales-tax increment was 14 percent above the amount collected in the same period as last year, Kramer pointed out the opening of the Marriott Residence Inn and improvements to the city’s open space by volunteers as high marks of the year.

He also said the city had trimmed expenses by 12 percent and renegotiated contracts with employee unions to reduce the amount employees receive upon retirement.

He and Brust said more work remains, such as stabilizing the city’s workforce, continuing to improve the performance of the Groundwater Recovery Plant and making City Hall more business friendly.

The city also plans to move to a two-year budget cycle, which many see as more efficient. CD

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Mission Celebrates Swallows’ Return March 19

The friars always return with the swallows at the Mission. The Return of the Swallows Celebration is March 19.

Courtesy photo.

The Capistrano Dispatch

ission San Juan Capistrano will host its annual Return of the Swallows Celebration on March 19.

The event, featuring live mariachi music, community presentations, Mission Parish School performances, San Juan Elementary performances entertainment and food, will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with the official bell ringing ceremony taking place at 11:55 a.m. The bells will also ring at 10 a.m. and noon.

Cost for general admission is $10 for adults, $9 for seniors (60+) and $5 for children (ages 4-11). Admission is free for Mission Preservation Society Members, active volunteers with identification, and children ages 3 and under.

Cliff swallows expert Dr. Charles R. Brown will also give a lecture on the swallows in the Soldiers Barracks Gallery from 2-3 p.m. Advanced reservations are required.

Just in time for the return of the birds on their journey from Argentina, Capistrano Historical Society Director Don Tryon has authored a pamphlet on the famous birds.

The booklet is called, Swallows, Legend and Facts, and tells all about how the legend started and what made their return so famous. It also gives an expert factual explanation about them and the

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words of the popular song, When the Swallows Come Back to Capistrano, that came out in the 30s and still playing worldwide ever since. This song was recorded by at least 20 famous songsters and bands.

Tryon, who writes much about local lore is the author and avian expert and artist, Monique Rea, did the art work for the cover with an rendition depicting the difference between a cliff swallow and a barn swallow. Both are regular contributors to The Capistrano Dispatch.

Many of the local gift shops sell Tshirts, pins, and art work that illustrates the wrong swallow—that being the barn swallow, which doesn’t even reside in Capistrano. Illustrating the wrong swallow, showing one with a split tail, has long irritated many of the locals. Even the city’s directional signs have the wrong swallow depicted.

The booklet is available at the Historical Society’s O’Neill Museum on Los Rios Street and the Mission Gift Shop. The Society will mail it to you upon receipt of a check for $9, including sales tax and shipping.

For information about the Return of the Swallows Celebration, see www. missionsjc.com. For information about the Historical Society, see sjchistoricalsociety.com. CD Page 15

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L’Hirondelle, Vito’s Honored at San Juan Taste

Left: Jr. Senor San Juan and Jr. Miss Fiesta Hilda De La Cruz enjoy the Taste of San Juan. Right: Tom Lunnen, Barbara Lunnen and Dick Paulsen at the Taste. Photos courtesy of San Juan Photo & Digital

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’Hirondelle restaurant was honored as “best main dish,” while Vito’s Pizza & Italian Ristorante took “most original dish” and Donna B’s won “best dessert” during the Fiesta Association’s Taste of San Juan at San Juan Hills Golf Course.

The event is a fundraiser and kickoff event for the Fiesta Association, which puts on the Swallows Day

Parade and related events. Nearly 20 restaurants participated this year, the first time it was held at San Juan Hills Golf Course.

A little rain fell the day of the February 15 event, but the golf course erected tents over its patio and guests moved easily—and without getting wet—between the course banquet room and patio as they tasted various fare and voted for the best.

The Swallows Day Parade is March 24. CD

Shea Center Wins as Ducks Win John Caldwell For The Capistrano Dispatch

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he Anaheim Ducks honored The Shea Center on February 26 at the Honda Center during the team’s 3-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.

Through its Anaheim Ducks Foundation, each season the team dedicates one home game to a local nonprofit organization for its praise-worthy work in the community. This year’s pick was San Juan Capistrano’s J.F. Shea Therapeutic Riding Center.

Prior to the game the Ducks, recognized Jim Washburn and Newport Beach-based DPR Construction with its “Community Hero Award.” He was honored for giving thousands of hours as a lesson volunteer and for being a substantial donor, individually and through his company’s generous donations of materials and construction hours.

Throughout the game the fans had a chance to learn more about The Shea Center when the Ducks honored riders Charlie Jennison, 7, and Payton Anderson, 7, who rode and waved to the fans from the huge Zambonis.

Charlie’s big brother Jack Jennison, 15, was the Stick Boy. Shea riders Adam Wolff, 13, was an Honorary Duck and Samantha Wolff, 13, was the Power Player. Shea Center rider Paul Fischer, 9, received a ceremonial puck from Duck’s captain Ryan Getzlaf for the Honorary Puck Drop.

An in-game silent auction of player-autographed memorabilia also raised money to support Shea Center therapy programs.

The Capistrano Dispatch March 9–22, 2012

Jr. Girl Scouts Hannah Yeager, Racquelle Vellandi, Kellan Jenner, Allison Leukanech and Cate Petersen appeared before the City Council on Tuesday. Photo by Jonathan Volzke

Charlie Jennison. Courtesy photo

With more than 200 weekly volunteers and a full-time staff of just 12 professionals, The Shea Center focuses on helping children and adults with special needs. Each year more than 500 clients increase their strength, balance, independence and self-esteem from center’s equine-related therapeutic riding programs. The Shea Center offers physical, occupational and speech therapy services in a unique equestrian environment. For more information on The Shea Center, visit SheaCenter.org or Facebook.com/SheaCenter. CD Page 16

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group of Jr. Girl Scouts from Mission Basilica School on Tuesday asked the City Council to support a “Reading is Fun Day” Historic Town Center Park.

The girls, all fifth-grade students from Troop 528, told the City Council they want to do a service project in June at Historic Town Center Park. The event would be a “reading is fun” day, the Scouts told the council.

Mayor Larry Kramer thanked the young ladies for attending the meeting, and asked City Manager Karen Brust to work with them on the project. CD —Jonathan Volzke www.thecapistranodispatch.com

Locals Only

BUSINESS DIRECTORY The only directory featuring San Juan Capistrano businesses exclusively Friess Electric 949.248.4222 32332 Camino Capistrano, Suite 102

ACCOUNTING/TAX San Juan Financial, LLC 949.496.1151 31726 Rancho Viejo Rd. Ste. 115, will@sjfllc.com

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SLAB LEAK REPAIR

Dunn-Edwards Painting, Inc. 949.234.1201 31896 Plaza Dr. Unit D-1, Plaza Del Obispo Center

PHOTO & DIGITAL LAB

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COINS

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GraCorp Coins & Collectibles www.gracorpcoins.com

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ELECTRICIANS

Jarvis Restoration 949.362.5388 Bryan Krueger Enterprises, Inc. 33208 Paseo De Cerveza, Ste. B 31942 Paseo Sagrado, www.jarvisrestoration.com Capistrano Health & Life www.capistranohealthlife.com

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SPORTS

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& OUTDOORS STORIES, SCORES, SCHEDULES & MORE

5 BEST BETS COLLEGE BASKETBALL

BASEBALL

2012 Big West Tournament, Honda Center

Stallions vs.

Eagles, San Juan Hills High

March 8-10, TBA

March 12, 3:15 p.m.

The UC Santa Barbara men and UC Davis women will be defending champs at the 2012 Big West Basketball Tournament.

The Stallions face off against Valley View High in early season action.

Info: sjcstallions.com

BASKETBALL

Celtics vs. Lakers, Staples Center March 11, 12:30 p.m.

The “Purple and Gold” have its sights set on big baskets and dominating its East Coast rival in this Sunday affair.

Info: www.nba.com/lakers

BASKETBALL

SWIMMING/DIVING

Stallions vs.

Mustangs, Yorba Linda High School

Tartans vs. Paul the Patriot, Oxford Academy Cypress

March 16, 7 p.m.

March 20, 1 p.m.

A Friday evening showdown between the Stallions and the Mustangs.

The Tartans of St. Margaret’s journey to Cypress to face off against Oxford Academy.

Info: sjcstallions.com

Info: www.smes.org

Info: www.hondacenter.com

Lady Tartans Take Second Soccer Title Jonathan Volzke The Capistrano Dispatch

ast year, St. Margaret’s girls varsity soccer coach Johnny Marmelstein knew his team could win the CIF title. This year, he admits he wasn’t so sure.

Even as regular time ended Friday, he wasn’t alone: Through 80 minutes of regulation time, two 10-minute overtime periods and five penalty kicks, St. Margaret’s was deadlocked with the Hemet Bulldogs in the CIF title game at Mission Viejo High School.

But on the Bulldog’s sixth kick, Tartan goalkeeper Ellie Schwartz lunged to her right and knocked away the ball. Moments later Katie Donahue buried her kick in the

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back of the net and the Tartans won their second consecutive CIF crown.

“I always tell myself ‘just one,’” Schwartz said. “I have a lot of faith in my girls to make penalty kicks.”

It was a penalty kick—for the Bulldogs—that tied the game at 1 after a first-half header by McKenna Marmelstein off a corner kick from McCauley Patch.

The teams battled back and forth with some furious action in front of each teams’ goal throughout the game, until penalty kicks decided it.

The game was the sixth this season the Tartans have won on penalty kicks, Coach Marmelstein said. His team finishes practices with PK contests.

He too, said the motto is for the team’s goalie to make just one save

The Tartans celebrate their second CIF crown. Photo by Jonathan Volzke

among the five kicks, knowing the Tartans will make their shots.

Schwartz made her one save, and Tartans added one more CIF title to their record.

Members of the championship team are Elliott Schwartz. Alexis Leon, McCaully Patch, Angelika Robert-

son, Abigail Nemeth, Kelsey Patch, Natalie Barbaresi, Alexa Barbaresi, Courtney Smith, Emma Morris, Katie Fragapane, Julia Alvarez, McKenna Marmelstein, Madison Beach, Katherine Donahue, Stefanie Brunswick and Regan Anderson. CD

CAPISTRANO TEAM TAKES STATE CUP Jonathan Volzke The Capistrano Dispatch

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he Capistrano Football Club, made up of primarily of Marco Forster Middle School students, clinched the state cup this month and is moving on to the national tournament.

The team, of boys 11 to 13 years old, is coached by Peter Carey and plays its home games at JSerra Catholic High School.

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They won the Cal South Soccer Presidents Division State Cup, one of the largest youth soccer tournaments in the world after winning their club league and five tournaments throughout the season, said Carey, who is also the coach at San Juan Hills High School.

Last year, the team lost in the semi finals and members made a pledge to themselves to not let it happen again this year.

“We trained three days a week for

a year,” Carey said. “We achieved this because of the dedication of from the kids.”

Members of the team include Anthony “Champ” Compean, Jovanni “Gio” Almodovar, Iain “Token” Richards, Joshua “Baby G” Casarrubias, Gustavo “Goose” Gonzalez, Pedro “Chato” Soriano, Anthony “Funny Boy” Marmolejo, Oliver Amjadi, Fernando “Ferny” Rosales, Marcus “Churito” Thomas, Anthony “The Hammer” Vazquez and Jose “Joselito”

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Saldivar. Jacob Arias and Ruben Mora are assistant coaches.

The team next plays in a regional matchup against teams from Hawaii, Colorado and Oregon in June. CD

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