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Volume 5, Issue 28

Ocean Fest Delight San Clemente Celebrates 34 years of “The Greatest Show on Surf” SPECIAL INSERT

Paddleboarding is one event people can look forward to at this year’s San Clemente Ocean Festival which runs July 17–18. File photo

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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO A public hearing is set September 17 to debate whether the city should impose a surcharge to at least cover about $1.45 million a year Capistrano is spending because of issues surrounding the MTBE plume in its groundwater. The city’s water costs have gone up since shutting down a primary water well when trace amounts of MTBE were discovered from previous Chevron leaks. The shutdown leaves the Groundwater Recovery Plant operating at half capacity, meaning the city is paying more for imported water and loses a subsidy for producing water. The council will decide whether to implement a .39-cent-per-water-unit surcharge that will cover the ongoing loss, or a .74-cent surcharge that would recoup the entire loss of $5.2 million over the past two years.

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DANA POINT On Tuesday Judge Namoto Schumann ruled in favor of the City of Dana Point by throwing out the case brought against the city by critically ill San Clemente resident Malinda Traudt.

Traudt’s suit alleged that the city’s attempt to close down the medical marijuana dispensary where her mother fills her medical marijuana prescription is unconstitutional. The judge’s ruling, citing precedent setting case law, stated that 1. There is no constitutional right to obtain medical marijuana; 2. The Compassionate Use Act and the Medical Marijuana Program Act do not preempt the City’s ability to regulate or ban medical marijuana collectives or dispensaries and 3. There is no authority that a patient has a fundamental constitutional right to obtain any particular controlled substance. Traudt’s attorney Jeff Schwartz filed a notice of appeal shortly after the hearing.

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…Another Water Rate Increase?

THE LATEST: San Clemente residents will have to keep an eye on their tap water and prepare for yet another increase in water rates. Last week, the City Council opted to raise the price of water 12.6 percent come August. To provide rate stability, the proposed rate increase is held constant over a five-year period and the forecasted year-end operating fund balance cannot be less than 8 percent of the corresponding year’s total Water Operating Fund expense.

Based on the annual review performed by city staff, the increase is required to achieve a neutral operating position as defined by the Ordinance. As the city purchases 90 percent of its water from Metropolitan Water District (MWD), MWD will increase the cost of imported purchased water to the city by 7.5 percent. MWD’s water shortage allocation plan, which was implemented in 2009, will continue in effect for the foreseeable future. This plan mandates a 10 percent reduction to the city’s water supply from MWD. If the city fails to reduce its water consumption by the required 10 percent, significant penalties are charged, increasing the cost of purchased water by 200 percent and potentially increasing future rates by an additional 1.5 percent.

WHAT’S NEXT: In a two-year period, water rates have gone up 28 percent. Based on the 12.6 percent rate adjustment, the average monthly residential bill will increase from $42.76 to $48.18, a $5.42 or 12.6 percent increase. The average monthly commercial bill will increase from $132.96 to $149.86, a $16.90, also a 12.6 percent increase. Written notification of the proposed increases was mailed to all property owners and utility customers prior to May 12. The City Council also increased sewer rates 3.2 percent in an effort to further balance the budget.

FIND OUT MORE: www.san-clemente.org —David Zimmerle

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…Fire at Camp Pendleton?

THE LATEST: Marines training near Aliso Canyon in Camp Pendleton accidentally sparked a fire Tuesday, which consumed 2,700 acres of land. By Tuesday evening, the blaze was said to be 60 percent contained by fire officials.

As of Wednesday morning, all roads within Camp Pendleton were reopened, however, officials continued to work to contain the fire.

Several fire breaks in the training area helped firefighters in their efforts, while Orange County Fire Authority also provided one helicopter Tuesday to aid in the fire’s containment. As of early Wednesday, OCFA officials had not been given a request by fire officials at Camp Pendleton to send another helicopter out.

WHAT’S NEXT: Overall, three helicopters, two U.S. Forest Service strike teams, one water tender and a total of seven trucks were dispatched to help. “All roads within the base were reopened as of 10 p.m. Tuesday evening,” Lance Cpl. Damian Gutierrez said on Wednesday. “So far no structures at Camp Pendleton have been threatened and there have been no evacuations. We’re still on standby here waiting to see when the fire will be 100 percent contained.”

FIND OUT MORE: The Emergency Information Line at 1.866.430.2764 or on base at 760.725.9045 provides a recorded emergency information update when emergency information is available.

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…Public Hearings on North Beach?

THE LATEST: A special public hearing will be held July 19 at 5 p.m. at City Hall to consider a proposal to develop and redevelop three locations within the North Beach area.

The project proposes to develop a total of 24,280 square feet of retail, 13,590 square

feet of restaurant and 4,290 square feet of office space on the triangle and El Camino Real sites. An additional 9,180 square feet of utility and storage areas are also included in the overall structure for the proposed site, and a surface parking lot is proposed for the Marblehead site.

The City Council hopes to reach a decision on the following: Certifying the final environmental impact report prepared for General Plan amendment, zoning amendment, site plan permit, cultural heritage permit, and conditional use permit. Two other ordinances will be introduced on the agenda along with one other resolution. And several economic deal points discussed by City Manager George Scarborough must also be approved.

WHAT’S NEXT: Also on the agenda is a report from Scarborough concerning the financial transaction between the City and LAB Holdings, LLC, relating to acquisition of the city-owned property that would be utilized for the Playa Del Norte project.

If consideration of the LAB project is not completed by July 19, another Adjourned Regular meeting will be held July 22 at 5 p.m. in City Council Chambers for the purpose of continuing the item.

The next regular council meeting will be held July 20 at 6 p.m.

FIND OUT MORE: www.san-clemente.org —DZ

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…Two Candidates for School Trustee?

THE LATEST: Two candidates to face Capistrano Unified School District Trustees Mike Winsten and Ken Lopez Maddox were announced Tuesday in separate news conferences hosted by Children First, the group that qualified the recall elections for the ballot.

In San Clemente, corporate attorney John Alpay announced he will seek office, while in Aliso Viejo, college music professor Gary Pritchard said he will run for Maddox’s seat.

Capistrano voters will also decide on an initiative, whether trustees should be elected by residents of each area, rather

than at large. All told, the November 2 election, which also includes three other trustee seats—held by Ellen Addonizio, Anna Bryson and Larry Christensen—will cost CUSD anywhere from $357,500 to $417,500.

WHAT’S NEXT: CUSD trustees in their regular meeting on Tuesday set the recall vote on the date of the November 2 election, the cheapest alternative for the district. Children First, which sought out candidates, will announce more seeking office in coming weeks.

Candidates said they expect a hard-fought, if not bitter battle, and volunteer Fran Sdao of Children First said Alpay was told as much as $200,000 will be spent fighting for his seat.

FIND OUT MORE: See the Beyond the Blackboard blog at www.sanclementetimes.com for more on the candidates.

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…Fire Handcrews Ready?

THE LATEST: A specially trained crew of firefighters is ready to battle wildland fires anywhere in Orange County. OCFA Crew 1 will provide firefighting resources seven days a week and Crew 1 will consist of 22 OCFA firefighters dedicated to preventing and battling wildfires, Captain Greg McKeown said.

“Having a Wildland Firefighting Crew here in Orange County enhances the OCFA’s wildland firefighting capabilities,” Fire Captain/ Superintendant John Lamb said. “OCFA Crew 1 will increase our ability to keep wildfires small.”

WHAT’S NEXT: Crew 1 will be housed at OCFA Camp 18, located in Trabuco Canyon but will be dispatched throughout Orange County. The crew will remain in place until the end of wildfire season in December. The OCFA hopes to launch it again next year, but even earlier.

FIND OUT MORE: See www.ocfa.org or search for Orange County Fire Authority on Facebook.

—JV

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SC Sheriff’s Blotter Compiled By Chris Bashaw All information below is obtained from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Web site (www.ocsd.org) and reflects data available from calls placed from the field by the responding officer(s). An arrest doesn’t represent guilt. The items below are just a sampling of the entries listed on the OCSD Web site.

Monday, July 12 WELFARE CHECK Avenida Teresa, 500 Block (12:48 a.m.) A 90-year-old woman was frightened because an unknown person rings her doorbell nightly between midnight and 2 a.m.

Saturday, July 10 PROPERTY FOR DESTRUCTION Avenida Salvador, 700 Block (5:01 p.m.) A caller reported two unused, foot-long fireworks left near the caller’s car.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON Avenida Presidio, 100 Block (1:15 p.m.)

A caller said she found child pornography on her husband’s laptop, which is now in

her possession.

Friday, July 9

HIT AND RUN MISDEMEANOR North Ola Vista/ Avenida Cabrillo (11:12 a.m.) The caller’s car was hit by someone who fled the scene. The caller caught up to the car but the driver was still trying to leave.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON Calle Avanzado, 1300 Block (10:56 p.m.)

The alarm of a motor home was going off every few minutes and the caller thought an unknown person was setting off the alarm and hiding when the caller went to investigate.

WELFARE CHECK Ola Vista, 300 Block (5:26 a.m.) A caller from Pennsylvania said she received a text message from a friend requesting help. No other information was available in the text message.

VANDALISM IN PROGRESS Avenida Miramar, 100 Block (1:41 a.m.)

A window was broken after a male juvenile shot it with a BB gun.

WELFARE CHECK Via Deseo, 500 Block (5:44 p.m.) Two suspicious messages were received by the caller from a friend. The caller said it was unusual for the friend to call on the weekends and has tried multiple call backs with no answer.

DISTURBANCE Avenida Del Mar/ Coronado Lane (5:46 p.m.) Four men were in a verbal argument.

The caller was concerned for the safety of a nearby 3-year-old child.

ASSUALT WITH DEADLY WEAPON Avenida Del Poniente, 100 Block (3:10 a.m.) An unknown person hit the caller on the head with a bottle. The caller said it occurred an hour before she called.

DISTURBANCE Avenida San Gabriel, 0 Block (9:44 p.m.)

Yelling and screaming was said to be coming from nearby apartments. There was no physical fighting, but there were threats of punching.

DISTURBANCE Cristianitos Center, 100 Block (7:09 p.m.) A father and son were hitting golf balls near the baseball fields and almost hit a number of people with the golf balls.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON Via Nublado, 700 Block (3:25 p.m.) A caller said some men moved a television into their house and believes the television has drugs inside of it.

WELFARE CHECK Calle Cortez, 200 Block (12:37 p.m.) The caller spoke to a man who said he had nothing to live for. The man was an alcoholic and had attempted suicide several times before by ingesting alcohol and pills.

ILLEGAL PEDDLING Calle Sol/ Calle Del Cerro (11:22 a.m.) Five women were going door to door promoting their religion.

CITIZEN ASSIST Optima, 0 Block (9:32 a.m.) A man said an unknown person has been calling his son’s cell phone for the last month.

Thursday, July 8 CITIZEN ASSIST Avenida Pico, 800 Block (11:04 p.m.) A group of teenagers threw a bottle of sanitizer at a store’s window after purchasing it. The caller said there was no damage but the window was smeared.

DISTURBANCE-FAMILY DISPUTE Camino Flora Vista, 400 Block (9:11 p.m.)

After a verbal argument, the caller’s wife left in a minivan. The caller said she was drunk.

KEEP THE PEACE Calle Cel Comercio, 2700 Block (7:31 p.m.)

The caller’s ex-girlfriend was told by police earlier that no one was allowed to drive their car. The caller said the ex-girlfriend had just left in the car.

CITIZEN ASSIST Via Teca, 2100 Block (7:13 p.m.) A woman said her neighbors threw glass bottles onto her property while she was out of town and there is broken glass everywhere.

MISSING CHILD Los Obreros Lane, 1400 Block (3:33 p.m) A caller said his 8-year-old son was supposed to go to the teriyaki chicken place but never made it there.

• NEW ANIMAL SHELTER DIRECTOR APPOINTED: The Coastal Animal Services Authority (CASA) Board recently announced the appointment of Kim Kurtz as the new General Manager of the animal shelter. Kurtz has worked at the shelter for the past five years, most recently as the Animal Services Shelter Supervisor. Kurtz holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern California and a master’s degree from California State University, Los Angeles, with an emphasis in animal behavior. “Ms. Kurtz has been handling the day-to-day operations of the shelter, and this new assignment will allow her to continue her great work with the volunteer community and lead the terrific staff that services our communities and the animals,” said Jim Dahl, CASA Board Chair and Mayor of San Clemente. For Kurtz, the new position gives her a greater sense of giving back to both shelter animals and the rest of the community. “It is a priority of mine to provide the best possible care for our shelter animals, while also maintaining the high level of service we provide to the public,” Kurtz said. For more information, call 949.492.1617 or visit www.ci.san-clemente. ca.us/sc. • MORE NOISE GENERATING EVENTS SLATED AT CAMP PENDLETON: Several noise generating events will continue through July 18 at Camp Pendleton. On July 15, there will be Artillery Live Fire from 6 a.m. until 11:59 p.m., while on July 16 more Artillery Live Fire will begin at 6 a.m. and last until 4 p.m. All high explosive munitions will be fired into the Whiskey and Zulu impact areas on the base.

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City and Community Calendar Thursday, July 15 Puppet Theater 10:30 a.m. Entertainment for all ages at the Community Center; hosted by the library. 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.492.3493, www.ocpl.org.

Summer Yoga 9 a.m. Power yoga flow class offered through the SC Parks & Recreation at Ole Hanson Beach Club. 105 W. Pico, 949.361.8264, www.san-clemente.org.

Friends of the Library Silent Auction Bid for a chance to own rare and collectible books through Aug. 6 at the bookstore in the library. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.3493, www.ocpl.org.

and frozen treats at the Senior Center.

242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.498.3322, www.san-clemente.org.

Ocean Festival

949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

Day two of the “Greatest Show on Earth” by the pier. www.oceanfestival.org.

Toastmasters

SC Lawn Bowling

Monday, July 19

Free instruction offered Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at San Luis Rey Park; call for times. 109 Avenida San Luis Rey, 949.361.1977.

Island Nights 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. The whole family is invited to Ole Hanson Beach Club for swimming, arts & crafts, dinner and more. Cost $4 adults, $3 kids, plus dinner fee. 105 W. Pico, 949.361.8264, www.san-clemente.org.

Saturday, July 17 Kid’s Corner 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Railroad safety education and activity hour presented by the OCTA at the library for kids ages 5-11. Free. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.3493, www.ocpl.org.

Bat Walk

Friday, July 16

7:15 p.m.–9:15 p.m. Take a night walk with a bat biologist at The Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy. Adults $10, kids $5, members free. More info: 949.489.9778, www.theconservancy.org.

Ice Cream Social

Sunday, July 18

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Fun on the Run: Bike Safety Week 2:15 p.m.-4:15 p.m. Traveling kid’s activity program featuring bike safety events.

Locations listed online. 949.361.8264, www.san-clemente.org.

Tuesday, July 20 Growl Testing

7 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Practice public speaking in a friendly and supportive atmosphere at the library, 242 Ave. Del Mar, 949.361. 8463, www.sanclemente.freetoasthost.net.

Wednesday, July 21 Kiwanis Meeting 12 p.m. The local Kiwanis Club meets at Carrows. 620 Avenida Pico, 949.290.8729, www.sanclementekiwanis.com.

Don’t be alarmed: the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station will be conducting siren tests July 20-22 and 26-29. 949.361.6109, www.san-clemente.org.

SC Rotary Club

Family Storytime 9:30 a.m. Sunshine readers tell stories at the library. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.3493, www.ocpl.org.

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.

SC Sunrise Rotary Club

Thursday, July 22

7:15 a.m.–8:30 a.m. Heritage Grille at the Talega Golf Club, 990 Avenida Talega, 949.369.0663, www.scsunriserotary.org.

Wildlife Company Show

City Council Meeting 6 p.m. Regular meeting in City Hall Council Chambers. 100 Avenida Presidio,

12 p.m. Irons in the Fire, 150 Avenida Magdalena, 949.361.3619, www.sanclementerotary.org.

Planning Commission Meeting

10:30 a.m. See and learn about wild animals at the Community Center; hosted by the library. 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.492.3493, www.ocpl.org. www.sanclementetimes.com

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The San Clemente Public Library, 242 Avenida Del Mar, will host a free event called “Kids Corner: Rail Safety Education and Activity Hour” on July 17 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., and will be presented by the Orange County Transportation Authority. Kids ages 5-11 will learn about the importance of railroad safety at this fun event featuring a comic book reading and coloring activities. More information is available from Pamela Chesney-Algar, Youth Services Librarian, at 949.492.3493 or pamela.chesney-algar@occr.ocgov.com.

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Props, Recognitions and Morsels of Info

Friends of San Clemente Beaches, Parks, and Recreation Foundation is seeking partners for its new aquatics center and sports complex in San Clemente, currently planned to break ground this summer. To accomplish the construction of the park—including three lighted baseball fields, two soccer fields and multipurpose field, a football field, a 50-meter competition pool and a teaching pool—the foundation is reaching out to the community to help. Naming rights are available on everything from $150 pavers for the walkway to more significant gifts of $500,000 for a soccer hub or $150,000 for a 25-yard pool. All gifts are tax deductible.

Help provide recreation options for our community and be recognized for it forever. For more information, contact the foundation at 949.276.8866 or Mary Anna Anderson, foundation president, at 949.492.4036 or visit www.sanclementeparksfoundation.org. u

u The prestigious “Gardener of the Year” award from The California Garden Clubs, Inc. was recently awarded to Launa Gould of San Clemente. Gould was recognized in part for her work as Head Gardener at Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens. She was selected out of a field of 22,000 members in the 350 garden clubs statewide.

“The San Clemente Garden Club nominated me and I am overwhelmed with pride,” said Gould. “Casa Romantica was mentioned several times in the testimonials and has been an important part of my garden volunteering for several years prior to being hired as Head Gardener.” The Casa gardens have not only become an important attraction to the facility’s guests, but through partnerships with local schools, have provided valuable educational opportunities for students to learn about water-wise planting and landscaping.

In recognition of Gould’s award, the San Clemente Beach Angels Club has donated $1,000 to the Casa Romantica garden program. The Beach Angels Club consists of 35 local women who each month write a check for a local charity. The Casa Romantica gardens are open for public viewing Tuesdays through Sundays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults. Group tours can be arranged by calling 949.498.2139 ext. 10.

Have something interesting for the community? Tell us about awards, events, happenings, accomplishments and more. Forward a picture along, too!

We’ll put your submissions into “News Bites.” Send your information to editorial@sanclementetimes.com.

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The 120th Annual Orange County Fair in Costa Mesa kicks off July 16, and will host “We Care Wednesdays” beginning July 21 and continuing every Wednesday while the fair runs. From noon to 6 p.m. on Wednesdays the Orange County Fair in conjunction with the Orange County Food Bank, will be accepting donated canned food items in return for one free admission and one carnival ride per person.

A portion of the donated cans will benefit the Orange County Food Bank. Because of the current economic crisis, food banks have been experiencing an increase in demand of food and a decrease in donations. There are nearly 615,000 people at risk of hunger every month in Orange County. And in 2009 there were more than 22,000 homeless children in Orange County. This is an opportunity for residents in the community enjoy some traditional fun while donating to a chartable cause. More information is available from Kristin Kvesic, Donated Food Program Manager, at 714.897.6670 ext.

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The Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy, will host Bat Walk on July 19 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Take a night walk with bat biologist Stephanie Remington and find out what kind of bats live at the Conservancy. Remington has surveyed Orange County bats in habitats ranging from suburban neighborhoods to wildlands. You will experience “bat detectors” which convert ultrasonic bat sounds to frequencies audible to humans, as you learn more about the natural history of bats. A $15 donation is suggested for non-members ages eight and up, and $10 for members ages eight and up. For additional information, email staff@theconservancy.org or call 949.489.9778.

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From left: Nick Smith, Sam Ridge, Ian Murphy, Aaron Guido and Riley Metcalf take a time out from running with the bulls in Pamplona, Spain. Courtesy photo

Nick Smith, Sam Ridge, Ian Murphy, Aaron Guido and Riley Metcalf, all 2010 graduates from San Clemente High School, dared to live a bit dangerously as all five young men participated in the running of the bulls event in Pamplona, Spain on July 11. In addition to this annual event, they were also present to celebrate “La Roja’s” exciting 1-0 win against the Netherlands in the 2010 World Cup final. The trip is a graduation gift from their parents, as the guys will continue their trek for another three weeks traveling to Barcelona, Paris, Amsterdam, Munich, Venice and Nice. u

The San Clemente Junior Woman’s Club is looking for vendors to participate in their shopping/ Holiday Boutique scheduled for November 3, 2010 at Irons in the Fire. If you are interested in selling at the boutique and would like more information, please contact the Club via email at boutique@scjwc.org.

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Marines and families of the First Combat Engineer Battalion were given a warm welcome by the numerous enthusiastic volunteers of San Clemente Presbyterian Church (SCPC) that staffed a Fourth of July barbecue and fireworks party in their honor. The party was held on the SCPC patio, which has a great view of the San Clemente pier fireworks display. The patio was decorated everywhere with “Welcome Our Marines” signs and red, white and blue decorations.

The evening kicked off with an opening address from Chuck Herpick who heads the SCPC Outreach Ministry. Navy Chaplin Loren Crone then gave a blessing prior to the start of a dinner.

Music was provided by DJ Gary Kelley and a raffle was also held for the numerous items that had been contributed by individuals and businesses in the community. SCPC adopted the 1st Combat Engineer Battalion 6 years ago to show its appreciation for the sacrifices they are making in service to our country. In addition to the 4th of July event, the church holds a twice yearly baby shower event for 1st CEB Marine wives, a Thanksgiving feast for the battalion, and delivers welcome home gift bags to each 1st CEB Marine returning from war zones. The ministry also help furnish homes for their junior enlisted families and are available for the marines and their families as other needs arise. More information is available from Chuck Herpick at 949.240.4193. u

Debra Smith and Tod Reveles dance at the San Clemente Senior Center to highlight Mission Hospital’s informational campaign on total joint replacement. Courtesy photo u Mission Hospital took their message to the community with a stop of the “Restart Me Now” campaign on July 8 at the San Clemente Senior Center. The program is an effort to reach seniors who may be letting joint pain limit their quality of life and inspire them to “restart” their lives. Live actors perform scenes that require joint pain free health—such as dancing and outdoor cycling—and interact with bystanders. The actors answer questions and offer information regarding Mission Hospital’s total joint replacement program. For more information on the program, please log on to www.

RestartMeNow.com.

Marine wife Angela Gonzales and kids. Courtesy photo

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LIFE’S A BEACH: By Shelley Murphy

an Clemente art lovers, and those looking for summertime fun, will want to mark August 21 and 22 on their calendar. That’s when the SC Art Association’s 50th Annual Art & Craft Fair sets up downtown. In the meantime, consider visiting our neighbors to the north in Laguna Beach where they’re hosting the granddaddy of art festivals—the 2010 Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters.

This year’s Pageant invites patrons to “Eat, Drink and Be Merry”—an enticing offer and one you won’t want to miss.

Since 1933 the Pageant’s been bringing art to life, but this year’s theme embraces the exuberance of celebrating life.

The Pageant presents its living pictures nightly at 8:30 p.m., from July 7 to August 31, to 2,600 theater-goers at the Irvine Bowl by recreating Festival of Arts famous masterpieces on Pageant of the Masters stage accompanied by 650 Laguna Canyon Road, the sounds of a spirited Laguna Beach orchestra and witty 949.497.6582, www.foapom.com narrator.

Pageant tickets: $15-$100, Pageant planners recdepending on seat location and ognize that a celebration night of the week commemorating eating, Festival tickets: $4-$7 drinking and merriment wouldn’t be complete without a nod to New Orleans and its world famous Mardi Gras celebration, Bourbon Street bars and French Quarter nightlife. By far my favorite Pageant in years, the highlight of the evening included the vivid colors and vibrant imagery of the artwork replicated in The Golden Age of Mardi Gras and the tribute paid to the resilient city of New Orleans—it left me craving beignets, po’ boys, and gumbo.

Adding to the flavor was the traditional tossing of beads

during the parade. Inhibited theatergoers take note: If you aren’t thrown a beaded necklace during the show, you can buy a program like I did and get a complimentary colorful strand. (Just joking, there’s no flash photography or any kind of “flashing” allowed.)

Over 1,200 hopeful cast members attended the open casting call back Shelley Murphy in January, and approximately 500 volunteers were selected—only 15 percent of them reside in Laguna Beach. San Clemente has 18 actors in the show this year ranging in roles from part of the parade to posing partially nude; and all agree that this year’s theme is fun.

Brooke Crowe, 18, just graduated from SCHS, yet made time to volunteer in her sixth pageant before heading off to UCLA. “I love working the pageant every year—it’s like a mini-family, we’ve already had so much fun together,” she said. Crowe plays the oyster in the parade that winds through the audience and aisles. “It’s a fantastic theme—it’s definitely one of my favorites,” she said.

This year Donna Horan volunteered to help back stage with headdresses, but she’s done it all in the 30 years she’s been part of the pageant. Horan introduced her kids to the tradition six years ago. “I always say, ‘Do you want to take a vacation or do this?’ They love it, and I get to share it with my kids—it’s cool,” Horan said. “After all these years it’s still fun—I never get tired of it.” Alana, 16, appears in Silver Saltcellars and Colin, 13, in Prince’s Day. Joy Shirkani-Monson marks her 20th year as a pageant volunteer by appearing in Twelfth Night Revelers, and, daughters Giavanna, a six-year veteran, performs in

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Yes. It offers a great park and parking options without succumbing to commercial development.

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82% Neither of the proposed options are beneficial to SC, and North Beach should just be left alone.

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California while Francesca, a five-year veteran, takes the stage in Thanksgiving. “We volunteer seven nights a week, every other week for two months,” she said. “This year’s theme is really fun because it’s very positive and uplifting. My favorite would have to be the Bon-Ton Burlesquers—they’re really colorful, fun posters,” she said.

Plan to arrive early to the green grounds of the Bowl and visit the Festival of Arts fine art exhibition showcasing artwork by 145 local painters, sculptors, jewelers, photographers and other artists who display and sell their creations in the open-air gallery July 5–August 31 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., daily. By the way, your purchased pageant ticket provides unlimited admission all summer long to the Festival of Arts outdoor gallery.

Celebrate life this summer and Eat, Drink and be Merry!

PLEASE NOTE: The opinions offered here are solely those of the guest columnist and may or may not be shared by the San Clemente Times staff. We appreciate, however, their willingness to share their views, and we invite responses to be sent to letters@sanclementetimes.com.

Letters to the Editor NORTH BEACH TRAVESTY Ricardo Nicol, San Clemente

San Clemente’s North Beach publicly-owned property, which is about to be sold or leased by the city to a real estate developer for a commercial center, was acquired by the city in 1970 for the purpose of creating public parking or a park.

The acquisition, from private owners, was through the use of eminent domain (City Council Resolution No. 69-70) which is the application of the powers of government to acquire property for public benefit (parking or a park in this case) by condemnation.

The property has been used, fully and successfully, for the benefit of the public since 1970 to this day—40 years—and should continue to be used as intended. But now it looks like the city council is going to vote to sell or lease the property to the developer for a fraction of its value for the construction of a financially risky project. But why?

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The purported reason is the “revitalization” of North Beach. But all the triangle parking area (where most of the building would take place) needs is landscape improvements. What really needs revitalization in North Beach are the casino, the Miramar Theater, the 7-11 store, Ichibiri restaurant and Kaylani coffee shop. But none of them are a part of, or being touched by, the proposed “revitalization” through commercial development. Those buildings will remain as they are until their owners decide to fix them.

City policy could help bring that about.

The owners who were forced to sell in 1970 for the benefit of the public, would be outraged that the now enormously appreciated properties are being sold or leased to a private real estate developer for a fraction of their value, and that the “public benefit” purpose is being betrayed.

We, the people of San Clemente—the public—should also be outraged and we should stop this travesty which is about

to take place July 19 or 22, starting at 5 p.m., at public hearings at city hall. Please show up and make your voice heard!

NORTH BEACH DESTINATION Steve and Debbie Pezman, San Clemente

What appeals to Deb and myself is the potential of a north end destination, at the end of the beach trail with quality features to enjoy not currently in town. At present, we spend little time in that zone because there is infrequent reason for us to go there. Maybe that is not so for some, but it’s true for many.

Next point, we know Shaheen and his wife. They are at the stage in life where more money is less important than esthetics and quality of what they do. Their projects make imaginative statements. It is their form of creative contribution to the communities they invest in as well as good business.

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SOAPBOX

Letters to the Editor (cont.)

(Cont. from page 8) The enrichment they bring excites us. San Clemente is pretty dull and predictable, other than wonderfully beautiful, as far as what retail exists. Shaheen and Linda seek out creative solutions to fill square feet with stimulating inventive businesses that speak to the overall concept. Their projects’ main antagonist, Wayne Eggleston, was the voice of support for the mainstream developer who didn’t get the nod, a pleasant fellow who builds typical, predictable projects filled with the cookie-cutter stuff that will fill Marblehead someday. When Shaheen got the nod, suddenly building there is all wrong for Wayne. One of the main complaints being voiced is view blockage of the ocean. I see that as losing the end section of a mile or so of drive-by view that begins at Shorecliffs, for the addition of a stroll around, sit down and eat, drink, shop, socialize, relax, elevated viewpoint experience that draws the community together.

The view driving Coast Highway south from Shorecliffs still provides plenty of time for a dynamic assessment of the ocean. The proposed project adds to the variety of options to enjoy that area and leaves the beach experience intact-maybe even adds something. Parking: Is walking for a few minutes from an ample parking lot such a big deal? Is dropping your load at the current place, leaving someone there with it, then parking and walking five minutes so onerous?

When asked how his project is going, Shaheen now candidly answers, “I honestly have no idea?” I think the resistance is chasing away the type of progressive, artful, development that hasn’t happened elsewhere in San Clemente...for a reason. Our community tends to make such original projects very difficult to actualize, in fact we’re becoming known for it. The beach trail was resisted by many of the same group. It turned out to be a good thing.

KEEP NORTH BEACH GREEN Juniel Worthington, San Clemente

Whenever I drive down El Camino Real toward Pico I enjoy looking to the west and seeing the scenic ocean view.

I cringe at the thought that the LAB development will take that view away. The eyesore in the area is not the parking lot. It is rather the bowling alley and Miramar Theatre that will remain. I wonder if people really knew for what they were voting in the close Measure W advisory (not binding) election. I have always found it interesting that during the campaign time before the vote, someone had an ugly black canvas fence erected along the El Camino Real west side thus removing the scenic view with a view people would want removed. Guess that’s politics.

On July 6, George Scarborough prepared a report on the city and LAB Holding Financial Transactions for the July 19 city council meeting. Its conclusion states: “Clearly, the financial expectations of the city when it entered into the exclusive Negotiating Agreement will not be realized. Given the relatively high cost of construction and relatively small lease-able space that is now proposed, this project’s financial viability is thin and it has very limited financial capacity.”

What does the city have to gain in selling or leasing our beach property? The people have a lot to lose.

Keep the area green and in San Clemente taxpayers’ ownership!

BOUGHT ELECTIONS IN CALIFORNIA Paul Carlton, San Clemente

Democracy in California, and the nation, is in peril. The recent primary campaigns of Meg Whitman and Carly Fiorina are terrible examples of how money evermore controls many of our elections. I am sickened at the amounts that the two Republican candidates spent to insure that they were selected to be their party’s candidates for Governor and Senator. The sum spent by billionaire Whitman of her own wealth in campaigning and in advertising, set a highest record in a California primary. Fiorina spent less, but again, much of her own money. Many good candidates are not able to compete against billionaire candidates. Candidates should be selected on their platforms, their service and the positive results they have achieved; not on how rich they are. Public funding of our elections would be a way to end this situation.

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groups own about 50 percent of privately held wealth. Thus 20 percent of our citizens own an astounding 85 percent of our country’s wealth. This leaves only 15 percent of the country’s wealth for the remaining 80 percent of our population. They can vote, yes, but many are susceptible to the entreaties by massive amounts of advertising for the wealthy candidates and parties. As an addendum, the U.S. has the highest ratio of wealthy to the rest of our citizens.

Thus I believe democracy is in peril.

GET YOUR FACTS STRAIGHT Brenda Kinsman, San Clemente

I am shocked when I read these letters from people who obviously don’t know the facts about Playa Del Norte. When I read Mr. Falk’s letter about a parking lot on beach front property being open space…come on, it’s a parking lot for crying out loud!

His letter saying Measure W was deceptive is insulting to every other voter in San Clemente. Does he think we are all stupid? Or did he not understand the measure clearly? The measure reads, “Should the City approve the LAB North Beach project, with Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, consisting of retail and restaurant uses, and public areas on city-owned property, including the triangular North Beach parking lot area, subject to: conforming to North Beach Parking and Traffic Master Plans, city scenic view policies, and land sale price based on city-approved direction?”

That seems pretty darn clear to me. It is hard to imagine anyone intelligent enough to write a letter to the editor having difficulty understanding the ballot measure as it was written. Perhaps there is some other motivation here?

There have been so many false statements about this project from uninformed citizens…like three-and four-story buildings—these heights were never considered even in the beginning—it’s a maximum of two stories tall. Playa Del Norte has been referred to as a strip mall (I think that is what Charles Mann calls the project), and is going to cost the city $20 million dollars. Come on people, this is false information.

Playa Del Norte has been in front of the public for years and it has passed every test with flying colors. It offers plenty of parking, fantastic views, garden space, improved water quality, beautiful architecture and is a tremendous enhancement of a deteriorated North Beach. Mr. Falk, you really need to take your facts straight.

CIVICS 101 Candy Haggard, San Clemente

In reading articles about the so-called “North Beach Green Alternative” in both the Sun Post News and the San Clemente Times, one would almost believe that both the “Green Alternative” and the LAB’s Playa del Norte were going to be considered at the council hearing on July 19.

However, the city council is under an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with the LAB, and must conclude those negotiations prior to any other considerations. Even if the council should decide to cease their negotiations with the LAB, they can’t just take volunteers from the back of the room. There are competitive bidding processes that must be followed, should they wish to start the process anew.

I feel that this has been very misleading to the public.

A SENSIBLE SOLUTION Tom Barnes, San Clemente

There is a new sheriff in town and his name is Ricardo Nicol. At a time when San Clemente is being torn apart by supporters of the big development LAB project and those who oppose it, he has offered up a sensible compromise with his North Beach Green Alternative. Creating an extension of the Ole Hanson Beach Club’s green lawn by removing 33 parking spaces in the Triangle, and replacing these with 45 new spaces on the city owned El Camino Real lots, Nicol has solved the problem of how to immediately improve North Beach.

It is such an obvious solution that everyone can get behind and bring the city together.

Furthermore, the NBGA carries out the city’s intent when it took 10 private lots by condemnation through eminent domain in 1970 to create the parking triangle. The express purpose of the “taking” was to provide parking and

YOU’RE INVITED! 8 a.m. Friday, July 16 at Café Calypso ••••• 114 Avenida Del Mar, Suite 4, San Clemente a park—which is exactly what Nicol is proposing. There is no need to change the General Plan or create special zoning for the park.

In these “deleveraging” economic times what is best for the city is more public space and less debt—not more development and more debt. To spend $5 million dollars of scarce taxpayer money to add another economic “folly” like the Marblehead project to San Clemente just makes no sense. Hopefully, the City Council will bury this out of control development project and substitute the North Beach Green Alternative in its place. This is a sensible compromise that everyone can support.

Residents of San Clemente can find out more about the North Beach Green Alternative compromise by going to: northbeachgreenalternative.com.

MUST FOLLOW THROUGH ON NORTH BEACH Bob Elwell, San Clemente

It seems that the natives of North Beach are getting restless. After passing Proposition W, they haven’t seen anything but stumbling and bumbling with the Marblehead Project.

And nothing is happening with Playa Del Norte. Their hopes of a vibrant and prosperous community seem to be waning.

The evidence is clear: When investments are made and property is improved, the results are beneficial for all. This is evident at places around San Clemente including Del Mar, the Pier Bowl and the Beach Trail. You don’t have to go back too far in time to remember the condition and the blight on the community that these three areas used to be. Yet with the investment from the city and the community, these are the three destinations that we as citizens are most proud of.

There are some signs of life and some good things going on at North Beach. But if we don’t follow through with the Projects that the people want, the whole North Beach will stay the same if not get worse.

PLAYA DEL NORTE: A BREATH OF FRESH AIR Christy MacBride-Hart, San Clemente

I am really looking forward to taking a picnic dinner, sitting on the plaza at Playa del Norte and the sunset. The entire place will have beautiful landscaping, but I was especially interested in what I found out about the trees.

The Ricardo Nicol park plan has only 34 trees. Twentythree of them are palms, which means at least seven of the existing 30 would be killed.

The three lots being used for the Playa del Norte project currently have a total of 44 trees. All 30 palm trees will be saved and planted around the project—many on the plaza very close to where they currently located. Eighty-seven trees will be added to two lots on the coastal side of El Camino Real for a total of 117 trees instead of 44. They will include a variety of palms, deciduous trees and evergreen trees. The landscape plan is available in the EIR page 33 which has a link on the city’s website home page.

There will also be about 65 trees and 10,000 sq. ft. of landscaping in the parking lot on the Marblehead site where there is currently nothing but weeds.

All those trees will be removing lots of carbon dioxide from the air and giving off lots of new oxygen. I guess this makes Playa del Norte a breath of fresh air.

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GETTING OUT

YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER

SC S a n C le m e n te

The List

A day-by-day guide to what’s happening in and around town this week. Compiled by Tawnee Prazak

thursday15 forecast: sunny • high: 80° low: 66°

Irish Hugh

10 p.m.-12 a.m. Late-night happy hour & live music at Molly Blooms. 2391 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.218.0120, www.mollybloomspub.com.

Nathan James and Friends

9 p.m. Blues music at BeachFire and “Thirsty Thursday” drink specials. No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

Zutra

8 p.m. Local SoCal jam band plays at The Coach House.

Tickets $10 advance, $15 day of. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

Satin Blue

7 p.m.–11 p.m. Live entertainment at The Cellar.

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

Art, Jazz, Wine & Chocolate

5 p.m.-8 p.m. Jazz meets wine & chocolate at the Festival of Arts every Thursday. This week Tony Guerrero Quartet performs.

Admission $7, tasting fee $12. 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.494.1145, www.lagunafestivalofarts.org.

friday16 forecast: partly cloudy • high: 80° low: 66°

Sawdust Festival

10 a.m.-10 a.m. Annual summer art festival in Laguna Beach with displays, activities, sales, food, music, demonstrations and much more. Runs through Aug. 29. General admission $7.75.

935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.494.3030, www.sawdustartfestival.org.

AustraliaN Wine Tasting

5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. San Clemente Wine Company welcomes Gillian Dodd of Lion Nathan Imports who will have some fantastic new wines from Australia and New Zealand. They will be raffling off a few bottles. Tasting fee is $15 for seven wines with cheese, crackers & chocolate. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

Live Latin Guitar

6 p.m.-9 p.m. Hang out at the Ritz’ newest ocean-front lounge, 180blu, and enjoy live music, drinks, appetizers and more.

One Ritz Carlton Drive, Dana Point, 949.240.5088, www.ritzcarlton.com.

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Go See Do

Experience Some Fun, Island-style

The city of San Clemente will host its participate in, such as an arts and fourth annual “Island Nights” celebracrafts area complete with a coloring tion July 16 at the Ole Hanson Beach station. To top off the island experiClub, 105 W. Avenida Pico, from 6:30 ence, the pool will be open and availp.m. to 9 p.m. Those in attendance able to all those who wish to swim. will experience a truly authentic island “This is a family event,” recreation evening led by the musical styling of leader Jessica Cooper said. “The kids Tupua, a Polynesian influenced band love the music and the arts and crafts that will play out on the patio. Akioni we have. And it’s perfect because the Catering is preparing the food and will parents can enjoy a drink while the kids serve a delicious spread that includes are swimming safely. It is a lot of fun.”

Ole Hanson beach Club. File photo an Island-style salad with teriyaki Pre-registration for the event is chicken. encouraged but you can also show up at the door. The cost The price of a meal will be $8 for adults and $5 for kids, of attendance is $3 for children 16 and younger and $4 for and is not included in the entrance fee. Apart from the music, adults. More information is available at www.san-clemente. there will be plenty of activities for children of all ages to org. —Steve Breazeale

Pink Floyd Experience

8:15 p.m. Classic rock musical show at OC Fair & Event Center.

Tickets start at $12.50. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 949.723.6660, www.ocfair.com.

Damn Yankees

7:30 p.m. Saddleback Civic Light Opera is back with an endearing musical comedy at Saddleback College. Shows through Aug. 1. General admission $36. 28000 Marguerite Pkwy., Mission Viejo, 949.582.4656, www.saddleback.edu/arts.

Eric Burdon & The New Animals

8 p.m. Memorable singer from the British Invasion era live at The Coach House. Also with Parker Macy Blues Band.

Tickets $39.50. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

Michael Mandella

8:30 p.m. Country night at OC Tavern. Tickets $5. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.

Elliot

7 p.m.–11 p.m. The artist performs live piano every weekend at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

Andrew Solman

9:30 p.m. The solo artist from Britain plays at Molly Blooms Irish Bar & Restaurant. 2391 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente 92672, 949.218.0120, www.mollybloomspub.com.

Missy Andersen

7:30 p.m.–11 p.m. Live blues music Iva Lee’s. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2855, www.ivalees.com.

saturday17 forecast: partly cloudy • high: 76° low: 64°

Ocean Festival

6:30 a.m.-8 p.m. San Clemente’s annual “Greatest Show on Surf” returns to the beach with water sport competitions, sandcastlebuilding contests, tons of activities, art exhibit, expo with local businesses, prizes, food and much more. Stick around for a beach concert and party at 6 p.m. by the pier. Continues on Sunday. www.oceanfestival.org.

Michael Tomlinson

8 p.m. Singer/songwriter at The Coach House. Tickets $29.50.

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

Artist by the Sea

10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Barbara Hughston visits the Ocean Institute for a hands-on art workshop for kids. Tickets $16 or $26 for two kids. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.

Rolley Derby

6:30 p.m. The ladies of the South Coast Roller Derby team take on the Ruff Rollerz at Capistrano Sports Rink. Pre-sale tickets available online. 2 Via Positiva, San Juan Capistrano, www.southcoastrollerderby.org.

Live Music Harbor Cruise

7:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Dana Wharf’s live band music cruise aboard the 95-foot Dana Pride featuring indoor/outdoor seating and a full bar. Tickets $19. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

Oil and Water Do Mix

4 p.m.-7:30 p.m. A fine art exhibition with original watercolors by Joan Anderson and Oil paintings by Tom Herrington at the Green Flash Gallery in the San Clemente Art Supply, 1531 N. El Camino, San Clemente, 949.369.6603, www.scartsupply.com.

Capo Eagles MC “Christmas in July”

10 a.m.-close. A food drive and poker run at Swallow’s Inn to raise money for families in need. Live music by Family Style.

31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com.

The Boys of Summer

9 p.m. ’80s hits at BeachFire. No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

Cubensis

9:30 p.m. Grateful Dead tribute band at OC Tavern featuring SC Wine Co.’s Barney on guitar. Tickets $10. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.

Bad Company

8 p.m. The classic rock band plays at the Pacific Amphitheatre at the OC Fair & Event Center. Tickets starting at $29.50. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.708.1500, www.ocfair.com.

sunday18 forecast: partly cloudy • high: 75° low: 63°

OC Fair 5k

9 a.m. Run or walk through the fairgrounds in the annual 5k event.

Cost $35 adults, $25 kids; includes T-shirt and admission to the fair. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 949.222.3327, www.ocfair5k.com.

Capistrano Shakespeare Festival

7:30 p.m. San Juan Capistrano’s ongoing festival featuring Shakespeare’s plays. Tonight is A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Camino Real Playhouse. Tickets $20. 31852 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.489.8082, www.capistranocenter.com.

Coast Culture

11 a.m.-4 p.m. Casa Romantica presents an exhibit highlighting the life of Whitey Harrison and his outrigger canoes. Co-sponsored by the Surfing Heritage Foundation. Admission $5.

415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

Roach’s Corner Unplugged

12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Live music at OC Tavern. Free.

2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.

Train

8:15 p.m. The popular band plays at the Pacific Amphitheatre at the OC Fair & Event Center. Tickets start at $19.50. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.708.1500, www.ocfair.com. www.sanclementetimes.com

GETTING OUT

SC Times Restaurant Spotlight

By Rachel Namson

Rocco’s Restaurant

RATE IT!

203 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.388.7766, www.roccos-restaurant.com BEST KNOWN FOR: European and Latin Cuisine MOST POPULAR ITEM: Filetto Maxwell From Rocco Carbonara, the nephew of Tina of Tina & Vince’s and Tony Carbonara of Carbonara’s Italian Restaurant, comes the newest dining venue from the family of San Clemente restaurateurs. Rocco’s Italian heritage combines with Latin influences—such as the Venezuelan background of his fiancé Belkis Cortez—to create an exciting fusion of European and Latin cuisine. The restaurant, open since April, emits an elegant atmosphere with its simple and sophisticated décor. Adding to the ambiance, Rocco’s features live music performances of Latin and classical guitar by Ricardo Acevado on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings. Not only is the atmosphere divine, but the dishes are delectable and served with impeccable presentation. The most popular items on the menu are the Ropa Vieja, a Spanish and Cuban dish and Rocco’s own creation, the Filetto Maxwell—a grilled filet mignon roped with prosciutto, topped with caramelized onions, gorgonzola cheese and a balsamic vinegar reduction sauce and served with a side of mashed potatoes and vegetables. “It was natural for me to locate in beautiful San Clemente,” said Rocco. “I am excited to have a family restaurant in the town that my own family calls home.”

PRICE RANGE: Lunch $4-$7; Dinner $6-$29 RESERVATIONS: Recommended on weekends.

Rocco Carbonara. Photo by Sarah Guidas

PAYMENT: Cash, credit cards HOURS: Tuesday-Sunday 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and 5 p.m.-10 p.m.

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Thai Dara

½ 27221 Ortega Highway #G, San Juan Capistrano, 949.443.1006 (Rated on a scale of 1–5 stars)

ABOUT OUR REVIEWS: In each issue we’ll highlight universally critical points including “Most Popular Dish,” “Best Known For” and “Price Range.” But most importantly, we’re inviting you to participate each week and rate the restaurant based on your experiences. Go to www.sanclementetimes.com and under “Restaurant Guide” rate it from 1 to 5 then share your thoughts on the SC Times forums.

PAGEANT OF THE MASTERS: EAT, DRINK AND BE MERRY

8:30 p.m. Art comes alive at Laguna Beach’s famous attraction recreating world-famous paintings on stage. Tickets $15-$100. Nightly shows. 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.494.1145, www.lagunafestivalofarts.org.

SUMMER CONCERTS IN THE PARK

4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Dana Point’s annual summer series at Heritage Park featuring classic & current rock music by Firefly and food and drinks offered by the 5th Marines Regiment Support Group.

34400 Golden Lantern, 949.248.3530, www.danapoint.org.

FLYING 57’S

3 p.m.-7 p.m. The band plays blues, jazz, R&B and originals at Coconuts. 34235 Doheny Park Road, Capo Beach, 949.248.2448.

WHEELAND BROTHERS

9 p.m. Great jamming at BeachFire. No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

monday19 forecast: sunny • high: 73° low: 61°

CERAMICS CLAY CAMP

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Ongoing camp at Mission SJC where students learn to make pots, tiles, statues and more. Cost $300. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.

MOMMY MOVIE MONDAY

10 a.m. Screening of The Sorcercer’s Apprentice for parents of infants at the Krikorian, tickets $7.50. 641 Camino de los Mares, San Clemente, 949.661.7469, www.kptmovies.com.

MONDAY MADNESS WINE TASTING

5 p.m.-8 p.m. Join SC Wine Company for Happy Hour featuring three wines for $5 and cheese plates for $8. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

DOC

7 p.m.-close. Free pool, happy hour and DOC on electric guitar at OC Tavern. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.

POUL PEDERSON

7 p.m.-10 p.m. Acoustic/blues at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

tuesday20 forecast: sunny • high: 72° low: 60°

CAROLE KING & JAMES TAYLOR

7:30 p.m. Live at the Honda Center. Tickets start at $47.15.

2695 E. Katella, Anaheim, 714.704.2500, www.hondacenter.com. www.sanclementetimes.com

POOL & KARAOKE

3 p.m.–close. Play pool for free at Knuckle Heads every Tuesday.

Karaoke starts at 9 p.m. 1717 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.2410.

MARK LIDDELL & THE WRANGLERS

7:30 p.m. Live country music and dance lessons with the Kelly Boyz at OC Tavern. Cover $5 before 9 p.m. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.

AT THE MOVIES

Despicable, But Charming

CHERYL SILVERSTEIN & JOHN PAUL KEENE

7 p.m.-10:30 p.m. A special birthday performance at Renaissance.

24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

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KIDS STORYTIME AT THE CASA

10 a.m. Every Wednesday Casa Romantica holds storytime with interactive reading for youngsters ages 3-5; free. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, wwwcasaromantica.org.

SOCSA SUMMER MUSICAL

7 p.m. An award-winning cast of the South Orange County School of the Arts presents Once on the Island with four performances in the Porthole Theater at Dana Hills High School.

Tickets $12 adults, $10 students, seniors, kids. 33333 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.240.1994, www.socsarts.org.

SUMMER BEERS & BRATS

5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. San Clemente Wine Company welcomes back Scott Smith of Wine Warehouse. Tasting fee is $15 for seven beers with snacks; pretzels, brats & more! 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

JAZZ WEDNESDAYS

6 p.m. Laguna Beach Live presents live jazz featuring the Cannonball/Coltrane Project outdoors at Rose Garden of Hotel Laguna. Tickets $10. Food available. 425 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.715.9713, www.lagunabeachlive.org.

COMEDY NIGHT

9:30 p.m. New comics every week at Molly Blooms Irish Bar & Restaurant, 21+ no cover. 2391 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente 92672, 949.218.0120, www.mollybloomspub.com.

JARED OF “KNOCKOUT”

9 p.m. Live music at BeachFire and locals’ all-night happy hour.

204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

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

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© Universal Pictures

Time and time again, we get used to the pretty current theme of good versus evil in family films—especially in family animated films. And with this summer’s second dose of animated fun, we have something a little different. Evil versus, well, evil.

Despicable Me is animators Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud’s debut into directing and a tale of all the secret baddies in the world who strive to be the “best villain in the world.”

Our protagonist is named Gru (voiced by Steve Carell) and comes off as European (most likely Russian) and has a rather underwhelming and “despicable” reputation for not being able to steal any impressive artifacts. He is nearing middle age and has new competition with the owner of the Bank of Evil’s dweeby son Vector (Jason Segel) who is much younger. But Gru’s new scheme is bigger and better than ever—stealing the Moon.

It would be perfect, if his rival Vector didn’t have the shrinking machine he needs. One day while trying, and failing, to spy on Vector’s house and skills, Gru notices three young girls selling cookies. The girls turn out to be orphans and Gru gets the brilliant idea to adopt them and use them, via their sales prowess, to sneak into Vector’s lair and steal the gadget. But Gru quickly learns that kids aren’t as easy to take care of as he thought.

Universal Studios and Illumination Entertainment have come together to give us a decent feature with plenty of colorful CGI animation and PG-rated jokes (though still funny for all ages) with Despicable Me. The plot itself is a bit predictable in some scenes, but overall still memorable and cute. The cast is one of many comedic talents that include Judd Apatow favorites Carell, Segel, Russell Brand, SNL’s Kristen Wiig, Will Arnett, Nickelodeon’s Miranda Cosgrove and even Dame Julie Andrews as Gru’s unimpressed mother. And, surprisingly, all are almost unrecognizable with their different accents.

Despicable Me has a lot to be enjoyed for an hour and a half, whether you see it in 3D or regular 2D. And for any parents worried about the amount of “evil” the characters express, don’t worry, there’s plenty of good by the end. SC —Megan Bianco July 15–21, 2010 • San Clemente Times • Page 13

Ocean Festival EVENT GUIDE

July 17-18 2010 PRESENTED BY

In 2010, We’ll Do It Again!

What, you say?

Welcome everyone to “The Greatest Show on Surf,” of course!

Once again it’s time for everyone to join us at “The Greatest Show on Surf!” as the 34th Annual San Clemente Ocean Festival highlights a weekend full of sun, surf and fun! So, park your car at San Clemente High School, take the free shuttle to the beach at San Clemente Pier and let it all begin! You can even start out your day with a pancake breakfast, served up hot by our own San Clemente Lifeguards.

Compete yourself or cheer on your favorites as the Groms and SUP surfers, Masters swimmers, 5K beach runners, lifeguards in Dory boats, and bodysurfers race to the finish lines! Not an athlete? No problem—we’ll have a plethora of activities for everyone to enjoy! Stop by the Ocean Art Show in the park overlooking the beach for that “special something” to take home with you. Each day there will be a different set of Woody cars displayed on the Pier, sparkling in the sun, and each with their own story.

At the end of the Pier there will be a children’s fishing clinic/derby Saturday and an all ages derby on Sunday. For the 12 and under crowd, head south of the Pier to the Children’s Pavilion where there will be crafts, games and a variety of entertainment and activities to enjoy. Saturday we will host the 2nd Annual Dolphin Dash 1/2 mi, 3/4 mi and 1 mile beach runs. Both days you can check out the free body boarding clinics to learn about water safety and how to ride the waves, just past the Children’s Pavilion.

Sponsor booths will have information, activities and goodies to share with everyone. And the food court at the base of the Pier will have a variety of treats to tickle your taste buds. On Saturday evening, pull up your beach chair, towel or blanket and enjoy the free concert featuring the tropical rock and roll band, “Stars on the Water,” as you watch the sun set behind Dana Point. Sand Sculpting will start the day on Sunday and the ever-popular Great Rubber Duck Race will mark the weekend’s grand finale!

On behalf of our volunteer board of directors, we thank our incredible sponsors, awesome City and State Lifeguards, extra-special 200-plus volunteers and the City of San Clemente for their support for the San Clemente Ocean Festival, and invite you to join all of us this weekend for “The Greatest Show on Surf!”

PEGGY VANCE

Executive Director, San Clemente Ocean Festival 949.440.6141

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Ocean Festival Spotlight: Sandy Arts and Beach Athletics Parking and Shuttle Information Event Map Schedule of Events: Saturday, July 17 Schedule of Events: Sunday, July 18

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Just Dandy in the Sand Residents look to reclaim first place in Sand Sculpture Competition

BY DAVID ZIMMERLE

Teams of up to 10 people each (20 spaces available) can compete in the following categories: Castles and Things, Creatures, Family or Open on Sunday. So grab your friends and family and show the world what you can do! Registration and sculpting begin at 6:30 a.m. and there is an entry fee of $25 per team. Judging will be held at 1:30 p.m. and prizes will be awarded at 2 p.m. Time is subject to change depending on tides. Full details on materials and supplies included on the registration form.

There will be prizes awarded for each category!

Eleven years ago, San Clemente’s Jim and Tina Burror started what would eventually become an annual tradition. Competing in the Sand Sculpture Competition, the couple have upped their skills over time creating memorable sand sculptures and even taking first place in last year’s event with their mermaid-themed piece.

“It’s one of our favorite events in San Clemente,” Tina Burror said. “We’ve found it’s a good way to get family and friends involved with the sculptures, and depending on the year we’ll have anywhere from 15 to 25 people helping out. Some of our friends like to just hang out and be a part of the group when we’re building the sculpture.”

Though the couple and their sculpting entourage like the challenge of competing against others, Tina Burror said she and her husband try not to take it too seriously.

“It’s such a casual event and really, everyone that participates in it is a winner,” she said.

Without giving too many secrets away, Tina Burror knows that what tends to set her team apart from the others is their use of color in the sculpture, not to mention her husband Jim is an engineer by trade, who also plans the piece with several of his friends who are architects.

“They go into this competition with a particular mindset and definitely like to plan things out in advance,” Burror said.

This year Tina’s mother will be bringing a scrapbook full of photos of how the team has progressed over the years. It’s a nice little reminder of how far they’ve all come while building sculptures in the sand.

And as far as this year’s theme is concerned, there’s still a little mystery that remains. “[Jim] is in charge of this year’s theme and hasn’t narrowed it down quite yet,” Tina said. “He always likes to keep it as a surprise.”

PARKING AND SHUTTLE BUS INFORMATION Finding a parking spot in the Pier Bowl area during Ocean Festival is not an easy task—there are two pay lots located on Avenida Del Mar near the Pier, and there is metered parking all along both Avenida Del Mar and Avenida Victoria. That said, if you’re not there early, don’t count on finding a spot.

A more reasonable alternative is to take advantage of the FREE shuttle to and from the Ocean Festival from the parking lot at San Clemente High School. The school is located at 700 Avenida Pico, just inland off Interstate 5. At the Pier, the shuttle bus stop is located on the Avenida Del Mar side and will be clearly marked.

SHUTTLE BUS HOURS Saturday, July 18: 6:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.

Sunday, July 19: 6:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

More information, visit www.oceanfestival.org

A Week in the Life

SC Photographic Art Club to capture all elements of Ocean Fest

BY DAVID ZIMMERLE

This year the San Clemente Photographic Art Club will be out and about July 17-25 photographing all things relating to the 34th Annual San Clemente Ocean Festival. From action shots to candid behind-the-scenes photos, don’t be surprised to see a lot of action when it comes to finding the perfect image.

“We’ll be focused on all of the activities during the Ocean Fest, and anything that’s going on in or around town,” club organizer Frank Ritenour said. “Our members will be shooting anything they want for six days, and we’re even training members to judge photos based on the requirements by the Professional Photographers of America.”

With about 100 members, the SC Photographic Art Club will be awarding prizes for members whose photos come in first through third place. About 50 members are slated to compete in the contest.

Categories range from 12 and under, to ages 13 through 17, amateur adult and professional adult.

“The whole idea of the contest is to get the community involved,” Ritenour said.

For more information contact Ritenour at 949.369.7871 or frank.ritenour@cox.net.

Featured Booths & Vendors 1. Bodyboarding Clinics 2. Children’s Pavilion Stage 3. Children’s Pavilion Shade Area 4. Children’s Pavilion Crafts 5. Children’s Pavilion Tickets 6. Games 7. Games 8. Games 9. Facepainting 10. Discovery Science Center 11. Ocean Institute 12. Highlife Adventures 13. OC Oil Recycling (Sat.) 13. Sand Sculpting Registration (Sun.) 14. Shell Vacations Club 15. Salonpas 16. Swift Health Chiropractic 17. Great Rubber Duck Race 18. T-shirt Sales

19. GMC/Buick 20. Fisherman’s Food Court 21. Southern California Edison/SONGS 22. Saddleback Hospital 23. SC Times 24. Volunteer/Info 25. Awards 26. Results 27. Athletic Registration 28. Athlete’s Refreshments 29. Rip Curl 30. Performance Motorsports 31. Main Stage 32. Groms/SUP/Bodysurf Reg 33. KLOS Van & KABC 34. Pancake Breakfast ticket sales 35. Pancake Breakfast seating 36. Art Show 37. Threadless

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schedule of events: saturday, july 17 CHILDREN’S FISHING CLINIC & DERBY

6:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Registration will be held on the pier and an adult must accompany children under the age of 18. Prizes will be awarded so don’t miss out! Provided by Dana Wharf Sportfishing.

“GROMS RULE” SURF CONTEST

(ages 14 and under, under 8 must be accompanied by an adult) Watch some of the little groms take to the water and surf in a contest. And come see who the next great San Clemente surfers may be during this day-long competition. One of the best views of the contest is from the pier—especially if you’ve got a kid in the contest and are looking for a great vantage point for photos or video. $40 entry fee.

6:30 a.m. Registration/Check-in at Surf Registration booth just north of pier 7 a.m.–4 p.m. Contest will be held on the north side of the pier

CITY LIFEGUARD PANCAKE BREAKFAST 7:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Don’t miss the lifeguards on the griddle!

2nd ANNUAL “DOLPHIN DASH” KID’S BEACH RUN

(ages 12 and under) Dana Point may boast its annual Turkey Trot, but the Dolphin Dash is San Clemente’s beach version of a competitive race, although it’s all about the kids. The races take place on the beach starting at the San Clemente Municipal Pier. Each contestant will receive an Ocean Festival T-shirt, goody bag and finisher’s medal. Registration takes place from 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. on the south side of the San Clemente Pier where kids can register for any of the three events. The first race is held for kids ages 4-6 and is going to be a halfmiler. That race starts at 9 a.m. The second race is a three-quarter mile run for kids ages 7-9 at 9:20 a.m. And a one-mile run for kids ages 10-12 starts at 9:40 a.m.

7:30 a.m.–8:45 a.m. Registration/Check-in at Children’s Pavilion, south of pier 9 a.m. Half-mile run for kids ages 4-6 9:20 a.m. Three-quarter mile run for kids ages 7-9 9:40 a.m. One-mile mile run for kids ages 10-12

18th ANNUAL WOODY CAR EXHIBIT

8:30 a.m.–2:45 p.m. One of the best exhibits of rare “Woodies” is a centerpiece of the Ocean Festival. Shown on the San Clemente Pier, collectors show off a full range of Woodies—cars with a special connection to the ocean and ocean goers.

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CALIFORNIA WATERMAN & WATERWOMAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

Come cheer on elite watermen and waterwomen as they compete in a series of ocean events to see who is the very best.

8 a.m. Event 1: Biathlon (1K swim, 5K run) 8:30 a.m. Event 2: 10K Distance Paddleboard (unlimited & stock 12’), SurfSki or SUP 10:15 a.m. Event 3: Dash – For – Cash (swim) 11 a.m. Event 4: National Doryman Assoc. Three Lap Race #1 11:45 a.m. Event 5: 2K Surf Ski/ Ocean Kayak Race 12:30 p.m. Event 6: 1.5K Sprint Paddleboard Race (10’6”) 1:15 p.m. Event 7: International Ironman & Ironwoman 2 p.m. Event 8: National Doryman Assoc. Three Lap Race #2 3 p.m. Event 9: Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Sprint (12’6”) 3:30 p.m. Event 10: Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Surf Relay (12’6”) 4 p.m. Event 11: American Ironman

FREE BODYSURFING CLINICS

The San Clemente Bodysurfing Club returns again for their annual bodysurfing clinics.

Meeting back at the Ocean Festival every year to help teach kids how to bodysurf is always great fun for the club and takes some of the members back to their early days in bodysurfing in the late 1960s and early 1970s.

9 a.m.–3 p.m. Hosted by the San Clemente Bodysurfing Club. Meet south of the pier by the Children’s Pavilion.

OCEAN ART SHOW

9 a.m.–5 p.m. in Parque Del Mar overlooking the event

CHILDREN’S PAVILION “SOUTH OF THE PIER”

Come by and entertain your children at the weekend-long Children’s Pavilion. Among the all day events are face painting, carnival games, arts and crafts and more. There also are special booths set up by the Discovery Science Center, Ocean Institute and City of San Clemente.

7:30 a.m.–8:45 a.m. Registration for Dolphin Dash Kid’s Beach Run 9 a.m. DOLPHIN DASH – Kids ages 4-6 begin half-mile run 9:20 a.m. DOLPHIN DASH – Kids ages 7-9 begin three-quarter mile run 9:40 a.m. DOLPHIN DASH – Kids ages 10-12 begin one-mile run 8 a.m. Ticket sales begin for crafts, games and face painting 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Arts and crafts, Discovery Science, Ocean Institute, game booths, face painting and relays 10 a.m.–11 a.m. Mad Science 11 a.m.–12 p.m. Guillobel Brazilian Jiu Jitsu performance 12 p.m.–1 p.m. Hula Connection performs on the beach 1 p.m.–3 p.m. Live music with the “Sad But True” band

BEACH PARTY & FREE CONCERT Courtesy photo

5 p.m.–7p.m. Dinners available through Fisherman’s Restaurant 6:30 p.m.–8 p.m. FREE beach concert featuring the music of “Stars on the Water”

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CITY LIFEGUARD PANCAKE BREAKFAST

7:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m. If you missed out on Saturday, here’s your chance at redemption.

The world’s tastiest pancake breakfast.

schedule of events: sunday, july 18

18th ANNUAL WOODY CAR EXHIBIT

8:30 a.m.–2:45 p.m. Lined up on the Pier, this annual exhibit shows off some of the hottest Woodies in Southern California.

OCEAN ART SHOW

9 a.m.–5 p.m. Local and area artists offer their products for sale in the park overlooking the San Clemente Pier and beach area.

CALIFORNIA WATERMAN & WATERWOMAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 9 a.m. Event 12: 5K Beach Run/Walk 10 a.m. Event 13: SUP 3.5 mile race (12’6”, 14’ & UL) 12:15 p.m. Event 14: 1-Mile ocean swim 1:15 p.m. Event 15: San Clemente Waterman/Waterwoman (Swim-run-SUP) 2 p.m. Event 16: 400M Run-400M Swim-400M Run 2:15 p.m. S.C. Marine Safety Water Rescue demonstration 3 p.m. Event 17: 500-meter Dash-n-Splash

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES

Photo by Andrea Swayne

3rd ANNUAL STAND-UP PADDLEBOARD SURFING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Stand–up Paddle Surfing, known as SUP, is a sport that continues grow with more and more people grabbing a paddle and taking to the water. Surfboards are thicker and much longer than your average stick and allow surfers to stay upright while paddling out to the lineup, paddling into the waves, and then surfing them to shore. The paddle is not only a tool for navigating the lineup, but is also used to maneuver on the wave as well. The Stand-up Paddleboard Surfing Championships are open to everyone. Judging will be based on progressive and classic maneuvers and style (50-50). Use of paddle is part of the judging criteria. All contest rules and regulations will be posted at the event site and medals will be awarded for first through sixth place winners. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. on the north side of the Pier and the main stage. The $40 entry fee includes commemorative San Clemente Ocean Festival T-shirt and competitor kit. Space is limited.

9:30 a.m. Registration/Check-in at Surf Registration booth, north of Pier 11 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Competitions

Come by and entertain your children at the weekend-long Children’s Pavilion. Among the all day events are face painting, carnival games, arts and crafts and more. There also are special booths set up by the Discovery Science Center, Ocean Institute and City of San Clemente.

8 a.m. Ticket sales begin for crafts, games and face painting 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Ocean Crafts hosted by San Clemente Parks & Recreation Department 9 a.m.–10 a.m. Mermaid Parade 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Sand Castle building contest (heats for all ages of children and families) 10:30 a.m.–11 a.m. “Curtoons” with Curt Visca 11 a.m.–12 p.m. Guillobel Brazilian Jiu Jitsu performance 12 p.m.–3 p.m. Dance and sing to the music of Kids DJ Entertainment

SAND SCULPTURE TEAM COMPETITION

When it comes to the Ocean Festival’s annual Sand Sculpture Competition, there is no event that draws a bigger crowd. For the past two decades, teams have come together and left beach and festival goers in awe with their phenomenal sculptures. From giant sea creatures to nearly life-size castles, each year the sand sculptures become more and more outrageous and amazing. If you’re choosing to participate in the event or just want to check out all the awesome sand creations, this is an event you don’t want to miss.

6:30 a.m. Registration and sculpting, south of Pier 1 p.m.-1:30p.m. Judging/Viewing (depending on the tides) 2 p.m. Awards immediately following judging

FISHING DERBY FOR ALL AGES ON THE PIER

6:30 a.m. Registration (on the Pier) and fishing derby starts—children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult 12:30 p.m. Judging and prizes

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BODY SURFING CHAMPIONSHIPS

6 a.m. Registration/Check-in at BODYSURFING Registration booth, north of Pier (ages 12 & up) 7 a.m.–11 a.m. Competitions take place

Photo by Andrea Swayne

18th ANNUAL GREAT RUBBER DUCK RACE

Anyone who has enjoyed the Ocean Festival has to buy a ducky to see if the waves are with you. Your duck(s) gets dropped into the ocean along with all the other ducks, and the first ones to the beach win prizes.

4 p.m. (approximately) Sponsor ducks are $5 each. Buy one, buy many!

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SUDOKU

by Myles Mellor and Susan Flanagan Each Sudoku puzzle consists of a 9X9 grid that has been subdivided into nine smaller grids of 3X3 squares. To solve the puzzle, each row, column and box must contain

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The Courage to Persevere Local child seeking alert dog for serious diabetic condition

By Shelley Murphy San Clemente Times

J

enny Buchanan trusted her mother’s intuition when her two-year-old daughter Kylani fell ill last December.

What initially showed up as a rash on Kylani, ended up being a far more serious diagnosis that doctor’s could not pinpoint.

On New Year’s Day, the rash turned to blisters and Buchanan took her daughter to the emergency room. It wasn’t until mid-January, when a student nurse at the pediatrician’s office asked to test Kylani’s blood sugar that Buchanan’s instinct became reality. Blood tests later revealed her blood sugar level was 728—the normal range is between 100-200.

Immediately, doctors put Kylani in the intensive care unit at Children’s Hospital in Orange. “She was in what they call DKA, diabetic ketoacidosis, her ketone levels were really high and basically her body was poisoning itself,” said Buchanan. “When I brought her in, they told me that she probably wasn’t going to make it through the night. That was very scary.”

On February 2, Kylani was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. “She’s genetically predisposed to it; my great-grandmother lost her legs to type 1 and most of my family is type 2,” said Buchanan, 21, a San Clemente native,

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single parent, and barista at the Avenida La Pata Starbucks in Albertsons.

After a week in the hospital, Kylani came home seemingly stabilized, but that soon changed. “She started having seizures,” Buchanan said. “She’s still what they call ‘honeymooning’ and her pancreas will occasionally give her body its own insulin, but you have no way of knowing when, or how much, so you still have to give her insulin.

She’s had somewhere in the neighborhood of 10 seizures in a month.”

Fortunately, there’s hope on the horizon for Kylani. Specially trained dogs can learn to warn of a seizure before it starts. Unfortunately, the cost of the dog is approximately $10,000. To buy the dog, Buchanan plans to fund-raise. “We’re going to do a couple car washes,” she said. “We’ll be putting little piggy banks around town that say Alert Dog Donations with Kylani’s picture.

We’re taking a bank to San Clemente PreSchool—my family’s owned it since it was built.”

Buchanan added, “We’re going to start a website and we’ll set up a PayPal account.

We’re trying everything we can. They say the dogs are 80 to 90 percent accurate.

If the dog stops one seizure it’s worth everything.”

Alert Service Dogs in Colorado, the only company Buchanan found willing to work

Kylani makes a piggy bank for donations. Courtesy photo

with a toddler, trains the dog to monitor blood sugar changes. “They’ll be training the dog to Kylani’s scent. The dogs are trained to smell around the pancreas and fingertips because you test the fingers.

When your blood sugar is high, your blood gets sweet and fruity—it starts to take on that smell. Then, when your blood sugar drops it gets bitter. So, before Kylani starts to show signs of having problems the dog can warn me by barking and I can give her something to counteract the low blood

sugar,” Buchanan said.

“The dog is picked specifically for the child based on family life, where we live, her activity, and her personality. She’s supposed to be getting a wiener dog,” said Buchanan.

“Kylani knows she’s getting a doggie and she’s very excited about it. We’re hoping to have her dog by Christmas or her birthday in February—that would be really cool. If it’s a girl we’re probably naming her Faith.”

For more information or to donate, call 949.412.8175. SC

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SPORTS

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5 Best Bets

& OUTDOORS

SOCCER

Stories, scores, schedules & more

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BASEBALL

Puebla F.C. vs.

Chivas USA, Home Depot Center July 15, 7:30 p.m.

Mariners vs.

Angels, Angel Stadium July 15, 7:05 p.m.

Chivas USA will take on Puebla F.C. in the first round of Superliga 2010.

Superliga features top U.S. and Mexican soccer clubs and awards the winner one of the biggest purses in the region.

The Halos regroup from a quick All-Star break in time to host the Seattle Mariners in the first of a four-game series.

Info: www.losangeles. angels.mlb.com

Info: www.cdchivasusa.com

OUTDOORS

2010 CrossFit Games Finals, Home Depot Center July 16-18, TBA The CrossFit games are the ultimate test of fitness. It is a grueling three-day competition in which the world’s fittest athletes compete in a variety of specialized workouts. Info: www.

SOCCER

BASEBALL

Playing for Hope, Home Depot Center July 17, 1 p.m.

Giants vs. Dodgers, Dodger Stadium July 19, 7:10 p.m.

Actress Eva Longoria Parker and FC Barcelona & Mexico National Team member, Rafa Marquez, join forces for this celebrity soccer match that will benefit their respective foundations. Info: www.

The boys in blue return home from a series with the Cardinals and will face their foes from San Francisco for three games.

Info: www.losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com

homedepotcenter.com

games2010.crossfit.com

SCOREBOARD

YOUTH BASEBALL San Clemente Majors Little League All Star Team Wins District 68 Title For the first time in the city’s history, a San Clemente Little League Majors All Star baseball team has won the District 68 championship. The Majors National All Star team is comprised of mostly 12-year-old boys who have beat other all star teams throughout Mission Viejo, San Juan Capistrano, Ladera Ranch, Trabuco Canyon, Rancho Santa Margarita and San Clemente.

Back row (left to right): Lukas Katsandris, SC Little League The Majors level is one that is President Sam Masotto, Brett O’Toole, Cullen Tayrien, represented in the annual Little Manager Dave Riddle, coach Stan Wendzel and coach Mark Feiner. Front Row: Jake Feiner, Dylan Riddle, Davis Wendzel, League World Series played evChandler Zibas, Evan Banks, Kolby Allard, Trevor Hills, Colton ery August in Williamsport, Penn.

Wilson and Brody McCasland. Courtesy photo With the impressive run through their initial all star games, San Clemente now advances to the Section 10 round with the goal of making it to the Little League World Series.

The boys ended up winning the District 68 tournament in dramatic fashion. After beating the San Juan Capistrano All Stars 11-0, they suffered a 5-3 setback against Tijeras Creek in the second game of the double elimination tournament. San Clemente then regrouped to beat Rancho Mission Viejo and Trabuco Canyon in their next two games, winning both by the final score of 8-4. Then things got interesting. The boys faced Tijeras Creek for a second time and trailed 7-4 late in the game. Heading into the bottom of the sixth with two runners on base and two outs recorded, Trevor Hills advanced to first on an infield single. A walk to Dylan Riddle then left San Clemente trailing 7-5. Kolby Allard had perhaps the biggest hit of his life when he doubled to left field tying the score at 7-7. It was then up to Brett O’Toole to knock in the winning run as he drove a base hit up the middle of the field for the 8-7 win.

Still not finished with their dramatics, the team then faced South Mission Viejo in the championship round. This particular opponent had yet to lose a game, making its way out of the winner’s bracket, so it was up to San Clemente to beat them twice in order to take the District 68 crown.

In the first game, San Clemente played solid defense in the field but could not produce a run for five innings. Down 5-0 heading into the final inning, San Clemente’s offense exploded for nine runs on nine hits, as the boys rallied for the comeback victory.

In their next game the following day against South Mission Viejo, the bats remained on fire as they rolled past their opponent in a 13-4 win to take the championship.

Dylan Riddle led the team’s 13-hit attack with four hits, including a home run, and Kolby Allard hit a home run while pitching 5 1/3 innings.

“I’m most proud of the way the players on this team have represented San Clemente with class and sportsmanship,” team manager Dave Riddle said. “These guys persevered in the tournament and didn’t give up despite falling behind in more than one game. Congratulations to each and every one of them. It was a complete team effort.”

Tournament highlights include two home runs by Cullen Tayrien, including a go-ahead grand slam in Game 4 of the tournament. Evan Banks also pitch five-plus innings in Game 4 and had three diving catches in left field in Game 5. Davis Wendzel played nearly flawless at shortstop in every game, turning several double plays. Brody McCasland homered in a game, while Jake Feiner produced solid play at both second base and shortstop with two Page 18 • San Clemente Times • July 15–21, 2010

hits in the last inning of Game 6 to help lead the team’s comeback effort. Trevor Hills hit crucial base hits in the last come-from-behind inning in both Games 5 and 6. Leading off at the top of the lineup, Dylan Riddle reached base in every game and had four hits, including a home run, in the championship game. Lukas Katsandris hit a home run in Game 5 and went 4-for-4 in the 9-8 Game 6 victory. Chandler Zibas was consistent from the plate as well finishing the tournament with a stellar .714 on base percentage. On top of Allard’s game-tying double in Game 5, the kid was clutch from the mound with several solid pitching performances throughout the tournament. And Colton Wilson put his multi-dimensional talents to use by playing infield, outfield and catcher. He played error-free baseball while at third base with several key hits and successful relief pitching when called upon.

The team now advances to the Sectionals round at Tijeras Creek Fields July 17-22, with a long-term goal of reaching the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Penn. in August.

YOUTH SOCCER Lightning Strikes Again with finals win at Pegasus Cup Carlsbad Lightning Red GU12 Gold team recently won the Pegasus Cup 2010 Flight 1 bracket with a 4-0 win in the finals. The win was even more impressive given the fact that for the last two games and the final, the team had no substitutes and each player played each game without rest. San Clemente residents Kaylin Waizinger and Brenna Bardzilowski had stellar play, however, Waizinger unfortunately broke her arm during an obviously physical game and was sidelined for the next few tournaments. Bardzilowski had the fourth goal in the final game off a well-played cross when she ran onto the ball from the right midfield position and laced a far-post shot into the corner of the net.

YOUTH FENCING

Mary Barnett (top row, second from left) takes the medal stand during Nationals competition in Atlanta, Ga. earlier this month. Courtesy photo

Barnett posts fine finish at Nationals Mary Barnett finished Nationals competition in Atlanta, Ga. recently taking 28th place out of 86 fencers in the Y14 Women’s Sabre. Barnett was the youngest fencer in the competition, and the only Y10 fencer qualified to fence in it. She also received Y14 National points for finishing within the top 40th percentile. Barnett also won the Y10 Women’s Sabre Event on July 4, finishing the year in the No. 1 spot. Last April, she also won the North American cup for Y10 Women’s Sabre. Barnett will be entering sixth grade at Vista Del Mar Middle School in the fall, fences at Laguna Fencing Center and is coached by Nick Dinu, former coach of Romanian gold medalist, Mihai Covaliu.

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Sidestreet Gallery Mary’s Art Classes 205 Ave Cabrillo,

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Bankruptcy Attorneys

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Commercial Real Estate Doug Echelberger First Team Real Estate 949.498.7711 407 W. El Camino Real, www.echelberger.com

COMPUTER REPAIR & SERVICES San Clemente Computer & Network Services daniel@sanclementecomputer.com 949.276.1581 Sano Computers

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BOOKS Village Book Exchange 99 Avenida Serra

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Environment 1st Exterminating, Inc. 949.218.1111 JewelerS 2340 S. El Camino Real, #13, Paradise Jewelers

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Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 Costa Verde Landscape 949.361.9656 638 Camino de los Mares, Ste. G -105, License#: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com www.costaverdelandscaping.com Greenscapes Landscape & Design 949.366.6564 FURNITURE 1046 Calle Recodo, Ste. I, www.greenscapesoc.com South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 109 Calle de los Molinos, www.southcoastfurniture.com

GRAPHIC DESIGN Images/Creative Solutions 949.366.2488 2927 Via San Gorgoinio, Ste. 100, www.imgs.com

HAIR SALONS Kreative Hair Design 949.498.6245 173 Avenida Serra

Heating All Season Air 949.579.0741 allseasonair@gmail.com, www.allseasonair.net Oasis Air Conditioning & Heating 949.420.1321 www.oasisair.com Orange Coast Plumbing 949.361.1511 www.orangecoastplumbing.net

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Mantels Mostly Mantels 114 Calle de Los Molinos, Ste. C, www.mostlymantels.com

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MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPY Christine Johnston, LMFT 949.500.4340 616 S. El Camino Real, Ste. G-9, www.psychologytoday.com/therapyfinder

Massage Therapy Body Therapy/Healing 949.683.2033 San Clemente, www.cfrpassion.com C’Siren Day Spa

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MATTRESSES South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 109 Calle de los Molinos, www.southcoastfurniture.com

MOLD REMOVAL

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HOME LOANS Coldwell Banker Home Loans - 949.307.7982 nmls#261832. Tom Fashing, Mortgage Advisor, tom.fashing@mortgagefamily.com

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Salon Zinnia & Lifestyle Boutique 949.429.2020 Jon B. Marashi, General & Cosmetic 949.493.9311 Curbside Pet & House Sitting 949.369.5074 641 Camino de los Mares, Ste. A 110, 647 Camino de los Mares, Ste. 209, San Clemente, dalmatian.love@cox.net www.drmarashi.com www.salonzinnia.com Ronald Trosper, DDS 949.492.7140 Insurance BUSINESS COMPUTER SERVICE 145 Ave Del Mar, www.downtownsanclemente.com AVI Commercial Insurance 949.940.1856 & REPAIR ELECTRICAL 200 S. Ola Vista, www.aviinsurance.com OC - IT

949.488.0029 Arcadia Electric 949.361.1045 INTERIOR DECORATING & REDESIGN 970 Calle Negocio, www.oc-it.com www.arcadiaelectric.com 949.218.8022 CARPET Gallagher Electric

949.412.6602 The Home & Garden Stylist/ Vignettes of Refinement P.O. Box 986, www.gallagher-electric.com Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 San Clemente, www.vignettesofrefinement.com 638 Camino de los Mares, Ste. G-105, Entertainment Rooms With A View - One-Day Makeover www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com Using Existing Furnishings 949.492.8566 DJ Services

949.874.2540 Shaw’s Carpets 949.492.8070 www.roomswithavu.com KilltheTreble@yahoo.com 135 Avenida Victoria

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San Clemente Optometry, David J. Nota, OD 224 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.2029 www.sanclementeoptometry.com Seaside Eyecare

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BUSINESS • SPOTLIGHT 949.579.0823

PEST CONTROL Colony Termite Control 949.361.2500 1402 Calle Alcazar, www.colonytermite.com Environment 1st Exterminating, Inc. 949.218.1111 2340 S. El Camino Real, #13, www.freetermitereports.com

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Bill Metzger Plumbing - your local San Clemente Plumber Serving San Clemente for the past 40 years! Call us today to meet all your plumbing needs! 949-492-3558

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Altera Real Estate - “Sandy & Rich” VIP Pet Spa

949.492.7473 www.sandyandrich.com 949.293.3236 810 S. El Camino Real, www.vippetspa.com Antonio Fiorello, Forté Realty Group 949.842.3631 Pet SITTING San Clemente, www.forterealtygroup.com Casa Verde Homes - Simon Wilson 949.212.5800 Curbside Pet & House Sitting 949.369.5074 www.casaverdehomes.com San Clemente, dalmatian.love@cox.net

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949.246.3835 Century 21 O.M.A 229 Avenida Del Mar, www.c21oma.com www.mikespetcare.com Coldwell Banker – Michael Anthony 949.370.3590 michaelanthony@coldwellbanker.com, PET SUPPLIES www.michaelanthonyrealtor.com Pet Treasures

949.493.7297 Doug Echelberger First Team Real Estate 653 Camino de los Mares, Suite 100, 407 W. El Camino Real, 949.498.7711 www.theyellowbone.com www.echelberger.com Prue Putnins- Regency Real Estate 949.366.1984 PHARMACIES www.thetalegateam.com, www.HomesByPrue.com The Medicine Shoppe 949.492.1050 Tarbell Realtors - The Metcalfs 949.533.5999 1001 S. El Camino Real 1001 Avenida Pico, www.Metcalf4Homes.com

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Memories Of Me Photos wwwmemoriesofmephotos.com

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PIZZA Izza Neapolitan Pizzeria 949.248.4925 376 Camino de Estrella, www.izzapizzeria.com

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Jarvis Restoration -24/7 949.362.5388 Aloha Beach Camp 949.481.7222 1393 Calle Avanzado, www.jarvisrestoration.com 647 Camino de los Mares, www.alohabeachcamp.net

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Surf Lessons Aloha Beach Camp 949.481.7222 647 Camino de los Mares, www.alohabeachcamp.net

Smooth Waxing

418 N. El Camino Real #D, www.smoothwaxingsalon.com

949.369.1307

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San Clemente Surf School 949.334.7649 San Clemente Website Design 949.246.8345 www.sanclementesurflessons.com www.sanclementewebsitedesign.com

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Colony Termite Control 949.361.2500 1402 Calle Alcazar, www.colonytermite.com Environment 1st Exterminating, Inc. 949.218.1111 2340 S. El Camino Real, #13, www.freetermitereports.com The Termite Guy -Termite & Pest Control 106 W. Canada Ave., 949.940.1010 www.877termite.com

Troubled Teens 949.940.6068 Pacific Quest

mark@pacificquest.org, www.pacificquest.org

TUTORING Study with Stacy www.studywithstacy.com

949.632.1176

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WINDOW CLEANING Wonderful Windows www.wonderfulwindows.com

949.369.7263

WINDOW COVERINGS Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 638 Camino de los Mare, Ste. G-105, www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com San Clemente Window Fashions 949.498.9515 www.sc-wf.com

Wine Bar The Cellar 949.492.3663 156 Ave. Del Mar, www.thecellarsite.com

Wine Shop & Wine Tasting San Clemente Wine Company 949.429.7076 212 ½ Avenida Del Mar, www.scwinecompany.com

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949.388.4888 Salon Bamboo 949.361.3348 27134 Paseo Espada #B 203, www.printingoc.com 150 Avenida Del Mar, Ste. A, www.salonbamboo.com PSYCHIATRY Salon Bleu 949.366.2060 Medical Concierge 949.387.6210 207 S. El Camino Real, www.scsalonbleu.com 647 Camino de los Mares, Ste. 230, Sanctuary Salon & Spa 949.429.5802 www.detoxall.us 1041 Avenida Pico, Ste. B, www.sanctuarytalega.com

Manny Tau, Psy.D., PSY14892 800.865.0367 300 S. El Camino Real, Ste. 218, www.drtau.com

SURF CAMPS

VETERINARIANS Pacific Coast Veterinary Hospital 949.429.1555 1242 Puerta Del Sol, www.pacificcoastveterinary.com

Nic’s Vacuum & Small Appliance 949.492.4747 The Gibbs Law Firm, APC 949.492.3350 216 Ave. Del Mar, www.nicsvacuum.com 110 E Avenida Palizada, Ste. 201, www.gibbslaw.com

Casa Verde Homes

949.212.5800 License # B 906391, www.casaverdehomes.com PLUMBING Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 A to Z Leak Detection 949.499.4464 638 Camino de los Mare, Ste. G-105, www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com 1218 Puerta del Sol, www.atozleakdetection.com Bill Metzger Plumbing 949.492.3558 Finish Builders 949.492.1084 1218 Puerta del Sol, www.billmetzgerplumbing.com nesaanderson@cox.net, www.finishbuilders.com DC Plumbing & Air Conditioning, Inc. Restaurants www.dcplumbing.net 949.365.9044 Café Calypso

949.366.9386 Mission Plumbing

949.492.4303 114 Avenida Del Mar #4 1100 S. El Camino Real, Carbonara Trattoria 949.366.1040 www.missionplumbingandheating.com Orange Coast Plumbing 949.361.1511 111 Avenida Del Mar # B, www.carbonara.com Fisherman’s Restaurant & Bar 949.498.6390 www.orangecoastplumbing.net San Clemente Plumbing 949.366.2691 611 Avenida Victoria, www.fishermansrestaurant.com 647 Camino de los Mares, Ste. 108, Izza Neapolitan Pizzeria 949.248.4925 www.sanclementeplumbing.com 376 Camino de Estrella, www.izzapizzeria.com The Cellar 949.492.3663 POOL/SPA SERVICE & REPAIR 156 Ave. Del Mar, www.thecellarsite.com Radiant Pool & Spa Service 949.290.5616 www.radiantpoolservice.com ROOFING CONTRACTORS SC Pool Techs 949.235.1261 Jim Thomas Roofing 949.498.6204 www.fixmypoolnow.com 162 Calle de Industrias

PRINTING

South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 109 Calle de los Molinos, www.southcoastfurniture.com

SURF SCHOOLS

949.246.3835

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Grom of the Week Jonah Carter Age: 16, San Clemente High School

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Jonah Carter was instrumental in helping to lead the San Clemente High School Junior Varsity team to victory in this year’s National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA) Interscholastic High School competition. His surfing was in top form as he dominated the JV Men’s Shortboard division and became the champion. “I got a good right on my first wave.

It opened up and I got a score in the eight point range,” said Jonah. “I needed another good score and I got a decent back up wave later in the heat. That put everyone else in ‘catchup’ mode as the time ran out and I won. It felt really good. I was stoked!” This summer Jonah plans to travel to North Carolina to compete in the Reef Pro/Am but while he’s here at home his days will consist of surfing, surfing and more surfing. He says his plans consist of hitting Lowers and Riviera at least twice a day but he’s hoping to get in three sessions on most days. Next year Jonah looks forward to surfing on the high school team as well as competing in both Surfing America Prime and NSSA Open events. Jonah has his sights set on becoming a pro surfer someday and lists his top college interest as UC Santa Barbara, because the location, he says, “is sick.” —AS

Surf Filmmakers Wanted

SURF RESULTS AND UPCOMING EVENTS

Dates, Price Changed for 2010 Surf Film Workshop

NSSA National Championships- Open, High School and Airshow July 1-3, Huntington Beach Pier

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he 2010 San Clemente Surf Film Festival Workshop at the Cabrillo Playhouse has been postponed and condensed from a two week program to one week, resulting in a new lower price for participants. The workshop will now be held from August 16 through 20.

This is the second year of the workshop tailored to aspiring young filmmakers ages 12 to 18 who are interested in learning the ins and outs of surf film production. The program covers writing, storyboard, script, shot list, filming and editing. Much more than merely setting surf footage to music, participants will learn how to incorporate a story into their finished product. Students will have approximately two weeks to shoot and edit their films before show time. A public screening of the student films will be scheduled in early September and winning films will be featured on Fuel TV. Sponsored by The Cabrillo Playhouse and SC Times, the workshop will include an impressive lineup of professional filmmakers, writers and editors currently working in the surf industry will be on hand to provide guid-

Last year’s Surf Film Festival Workshop participants gather at the Cabrillo Playhouse. Photo by Rachel Hatch

ance to the students/filmmakers in the exciting process of surf filmmaking. The goal of the SCSFF is to provide an entertaining and educational avenue through which filmmakers can network and find resources to create and screen their work in San Clemente.

“Last year was an amazing experience for me, the students, and the wonderful filmmakers who contributed their time. We all had a blast going through the process and seeing the final results in the screenings and on Fuel TV,” said instructor/director Laurel Zwilling about last summer’s workshop.

“This year, we have many new ideas including a partnership with Endless Summer Surf Camp to have one student do a documentary following a newbie surfer through his week long quest to learn to surf.”

Workshop hours will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday at the Cabrillo Playhouse in San Clemente. Cost is $78 (originally $195), which covers all supplies except filming equipment. To sign up, or for more information, call the Cabrillo Playhouse box office at 949.492.0465 (Thurs.-Sat, 1-4 p.m.) or log on to www.cabrilloplayhouse.org. SC

Their Future’s So Bright…

The future of the SCHS surf team looks promising as the Junior Varsity Team sweeps all divisions at NSSA Nationals

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San Clemente High School’s Eli Gillis on the podium with his NSSA High School Longboard National Champion trophy. Photo by Chad E. Thompson

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he triumphant win of the 2010 NSSA High School Nationals by San Clemente High School—the school’s ninth national title, back on top after four years of just missing out on the win—is definitely big news, but the story of the team’s Junior Varsity sweep makes for a tale of a promising future for the team going forward.

San Clemente High won with a total score of 97 to runner-up Newport Harbor High’s 86. The SCHS Varsity team saw Ian Crane take fifth in Men, Marissa Shaw and Emmy Merrill in second and third respectively in Women and Dennis White finishing second in Longboard.

The SCHS Junior Varsity team swept all three divisions securing a win over second place team Huntington Beach High, 91 to 69.

Jonah Carter won the JV Men’s division, Lani Doherty was the JV Women’s champion and Eli Gillis took the win in JV Longboard— a sweep that hopefully provides a glimpse into the future of the team.

“It’s great to be back on top, Everyone performed very well at all levels.” said Coach John Dowell. “With the talent coming up next year from the JV team, we are very excited about next season. Any one of the JV kids could have done well at the Varsity level. Our talent runs deep.” SC SC Times online video show Log on to www.sanclementetimes.com each week to see a new BoardShorts video featuring the people, places and events that make up our rich surf community.

Local finishers only. HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY TEAM: 1. San Clemente High School. HS JR VARSITY TEAM: 1. San Clemente High School.

HS VARSITY MEN: 5. Ian Crane, SCHS. HS JV MEN: 1. Jonah Carter, SCHS; 3. Josh Giddings, SCHS; 5. Ian Simmons, SCHS. HS JV WOMEN: 1. Lani Doherty, SCHS; 3. Melina Smith. HS VARSITY WOMEN: 2. Marissa Shaw, SCHS; 3.

Emmy Merrill. HS JV LONGBOARD: 1. Eli Gillis, SCHS. HS VARSITY LONGBOARD: 2. Dennis White, SCHS. OPEN BOYS: 2. Jacob Davis, Capo Beach; 5. Colt Ward, San Clemente.

OPEN MINI GROM: 4. Kairi Noro, Japan/San Clemente. AIRSHOW: 1. Sam Orozco, Dana Point; 6. Trevor Thornton, San Clemente.

California State Games 2010 Surfing July 11, Camp Pendleton, Del Mar Jetties Local finishers only. GIRLS 9-12: 2. Malia Osterkamp, San Clemente. GIRLS 16-18: 1.

Monica Laird, Dana Point. BOYS 13-15: 1. Kevin Schulz, San Clemente; 3. Logan Laubach, San Clemente. BOYS 16-18: 1. Levi Gregory, San Clemente. MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR: Levi Gregory, San Clemente.

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UPCOMING EVENTS July 25: WSA Menehune Surf Fest, Huntington Beach, Goldenwest Street July 31-August 8: U.S. Open of Surfing, Huntington Beach, Pier

Surf ForecasT Water temp: 65-68˚F Water visibility and conditions: San Clemente: 15-20’ Fair-Good; Catalina: 15-20’+ Fair-Good Remarks: Light surge with fading SW swell.

Conditions improve further into the weekend.

Short range: A fun zone mix of SW groundswells and small NW wind/groundswell prevails on Thursday. Most breaks see knee-waist high surf, with larger sets for top exposures to chest/shoulder high. Conditions are generally clean in the morning, and fair overall.

Long range: A small mix of SW swell and trace NW energy prevails heading into the weekend, with a decent SW swell setting up for the week of the 19th-23rd, stay tuned.

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