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AUGUST 26–September 1, 2010
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Volume 5, Issue 34
Where the Rubber Meets the Road
SC Criterium bringing the new hotness to San Clemente E Y E O N S C / PAG E 6
The Pinnacle Life cycling team is one of several teams who will compete at the upcoming SC Criterium. Photo by Jamal Al-Sarraf
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LOCAL NEWS & IN-DEPTH REPORTING
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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO The Capistrano City Council on August 17 directed staff to pursue building an affordable-housing project on a former fruit stand on Camino Capistrano. The 1.7-acre parcel is on the east side of the street, just off Calle Lorenzo. It could hold up to 17 units, Housing Coordinator Laura Stokes said. Capistrano, like many California cities, is under pressure to build more affordable housing. The council received a report examining five empty parcels in town that could hold such projects.The former fruit-stand site, however, is for sale now, for $1.5 million. Council members asked staff to reach out to the military and see if the project could be crafted to help meet veterans’ needs, too. The new property is within sight of the corner of Junipero Serra Road and Camino Capistrano, where the city is moving forward with a 30-unit affordable project.
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The Dana Point Chamber of Commerce is hosting a State of the County Luncheon with Orange County Supervisor Pat Bates at the Doubletree Guest Suites Doheny Beach on September 23 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is a chance to hear an overview of the top issues at the county level and how it affects business locally. Admission to the catered luncheon is $40 for Dana Point Chamber members and $60 for non-members. Reservations are now being taken on a first come, first served basis. To make your reservation call Kelly Straine at the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce, 949.496.1555 or send an email to kstraine@danapointchamber.com. The Doubletree is located at 34402 Pacific Coast Highway in Dana Point.
San Clemente’s Top 5 Hottest Topics
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…Edison’s Wheeler North Reef Alive and Well?
THE LATEST: The 174-acre Wheeler North Reef off San Clemente, an artificial kelp reef built by Southern California Edison during the summer of 2008, produced its first full kelp forest canopy during the past several weeks. Edison provided reporters helicopter rides over the ocean last week for a chance at photos and some question and answer time with officials to explain the reef’s success. Initial underwater inspections have shown that the new man-made reef is biologically very productive, already meeting nine of 14 performance standards set by the California Coastal Commission in just the first full year of the kelp forest’s existence. The reef is one of three environmental mitigation projects the California Coastal Commission has required to offset the impact of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station on coastal marine life. It is a successful creation of one of the nation’s largest and most complex ecosystems of its kind. Named after Caltech environmental scientist Wheeler J. North, one of the nation’s first kelp-restoration experts, Southern California Edison’s $46 million project is approximately one-mile off the coast of San Clemente, and is creating a new habitat for local marine life. “This whole project was part of an agreement with the California Coastal Commission to do a long-term study on the marine environment, particularly on the fish, the water quality and temperature and if any of those elements are impacted by the plant,” said Patrick Tennant, a marine biologist with SCE. To cool the plant at San Onofre, water from the ocean passes through the plant’s system and is then discharged through a larger diffuser pipe back into the ocean. Some experts wanted to know if the cloudy water actually inhibited the growth of the kelp, which is why the Coastal Commission ordered the study. WHAT’S NEXT: Some of the benefits of the reef include adding a significant amount of new marine habitat to the Southern California coast that both protects and nourishes as many as 50 different varieties of fish and www.sanclementetimes.com
invertebrates. The reef will increase recreational opportunities including fishing and diving. “We’re happy about the reef’s growth,” said David Kay, SCE’S manager for environmental projects. “However, we’re cautious because it has to out last the life of the plant. So I’d say we’re cautiously optimistic that it’s a long-term success, but it’s definitely a short-term success.”
Bryson and Larry Christensen. Additionally, a Laguna Niguel resident filed a lawsuit saying that opponents of a measure that would elect trustees in individual areas instead of at large went too far in their ballot statement, too.
FIND OUT MORE: www.sce.com or log on to www.sanclementetimes.com to view a photo slideshow. —David Zimmerle
FIND OUT MORE: See the Beyond the Blackboard blog at www.sanclementetimes.com —Jonathan Volzke
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…Parking Meter Rate Increase?
THE LATEST: It costs more to park at the beach now. Parking meter rates increased August 23 at beach parking meters and lots to $1.50 an hour. This represents an increase of 50 cents per hour from the previous $1 hourly rate for metered parking in the city of San Clemente. The City Council voted to increase the fees at their May 21 City Council meeting. This is the first time in nearly 15 years that an increase has been applied to the parking meter rates. WHAT’S NEXT: Areas affected include the Pier Bowl area, North Beach, Poche Beach, Linda Lane Beach and T-Street Beach. FIND OUT MORE: www.san-clemente.org. —DZ
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…Another CUSD Election Suit?
THE LATEST: Lawsuits continue to fly in the election races for five of the seven seats on the Capistrano Unified School District Board of Education. San Clemente resident John Alpay has been sued by Republican-party activists who contend part of his ballot statement exceeds what is allowed by law. The lawsuit is similar to two launched by voters against San Clemente Trustee Mike Winsten, Trustees Ellen Addonizio, Anna
WHAT’S NEXT: Ballot-argument statements are typically decided quickly to allow time to print sample ballots.
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…SC Dentist Gives Smile Makeover to World’s Tallest Man?
THE LATEST: The dental office of Dr. Eric Johnson recently announced that Sultan Kosen, currently the Guinness World Records title-holder for the “Tallest Living Man” will receive a complimentary, custom smile makeover from Dr. Johnson. Kosen first traveled from London to Virginia for a medical procedure, then continued to San Clemente to begin the dental treatment earlier this week. The 27-year-old Kosen measures a staggering 8 feet, 1 inch tall. The part-time farmer, who uses crutches to stand, filmed the documentary, World’s Tallest Man and Still Growing as a way to raise awareness about his condition. He is featured prominently in the Guinness World Records 2011 edition. Born and raised near Mardin, Turkey, Kosen’s growth was normal as a child until age 10, when he was diagnosed with pituitary gigantism after doctors discovered a tumor behind his eyes. The tumor was putting excess pressure on his pituitary gland, triggering the overproduction of growth hormones. After seeing the Kosen documentary, Johnson’s wife, Christa, was moved by his story. “He has such a sweet spirit and has been through so much physically, emotionally and socially,” she said in a statement. “I immediately felt the need to help him in some way.” Dr. Johnson was just as excited as Christa when hearing of Kosen and agreed to
become involved by giving him a full smile makeover. The Johnsons reached out to Guinness World Records and Kosen’s contacts to begin discussing logistics for the makeover. WHAT’S NEXT: “Kosen has had very limited dental care in his village in Turkey. We want to give him a brighter smile while restoring his overall oral health,” said Dr. Johnson, also in a statement. “I am assembling a team of the finest specialists in Orange County, including oral surgeons, periodontists, endodontists, laboratories, EMT, and my own clinical team. Treating him will require thinking outside the box.” Kosen said in the statement that his dreams include having a wife and family. “I feel privileged for the opportunity to help give him the confidence he wants to go after these dreams,” Dr. Johnson said. FIND OUT MORE: See www.drericjohnson. com. —DZ
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…Another Meth Seizure at San Clemente Checkpoint?
THE LATEST: U.S. Border Patrol agents seized 14.5 pounds of crystal methamphetamine during a vehicle stop on Interstate 5 in San Clemente on August 19. About 7:40 a.m., agents stopped a Volkswagen Jetta on the interstate at the Avenida Pico exit. During an interview, the agents determined that the vehicle’s driver, an 18-year-old man from National City, gave inconsistent answers to their questions. A Border Patrol K-9 team was called to the scene to perform a cursory inspection of the vehicle, resulting in a positive alert. The agents then physically searched the vehicle and discovered access panels to the vehicle’s rear wheel wells that contained 12 bundles of crystal methamphetamine. The overall street value of the drugs is estimated at $250,000, the Border Patrol said in a release. WHAT’S NEXT: The suspected smuggler was arrested and turned over to the Drug Enforcement Administration, along with the narcotics. FIND OUT MORE: www.cbp.gov
—DZ
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SC Sheriff’s Blotter Compiled By C hris 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, August 23
Sunday, August 22 DISTURBANCE Avenida Montalvo, 200 Block (10:30 a.m.) The caller’s neighbor was calling her names and scaring her because the caller yelled at his dog for pooping by her bedroom window. KEEP THE PEACE Via Merluza, 600 Block (7:05 a.m.) A woman was asking for assistance because the father of her child wasn’t returning her child and she has a restraining order against him. DISTURBANCE Via Manzana, 3800 Block (2:32 a.m.) A caller heard a man yelling that he would murder someone, but was unsure if he was in a fight with anyone.
Saturday, August 21
SUSPICIOUS PERSON Camino De Los Mares, 600 Block (6:56 a.m.) A man on a bicycle was yelling at the San Diego Gas and Electric vehicles as they were driving in. DISTURBANCE Cazador Lane, 300 Block (6:19 a.m.) Two men were screaming and yelling obscenities. One had blood on his face and the other was carrying a table. The caller said they may have been drunk and looked like they left a party.
INDECENT EXPOSURE Paseo De Cristobal, 300 Block (9:48 p.m.) Two men were running on the beach naked. RECKLESS DRIVING Camino Vera Cruz/ Via Pacifica (6:40 p.m.) A man in a truck slammed on his brakes in front of the caller and swerved over the road to keep her from getting around. He then flipped her off. DISTURBANCE Camino Faro/ Calle Frontera (2:57 p.m.) Some teenagers were placing cardboard cats in traffic lanes. The caller thought someone was going to crash. DISTURBANCE Camino De Los Mares, 600 Block (2:01 p.m.) Two men were in front of a grocery store asking people for money.
Friday, August 20
SUSPICIOUS PERSON Via Zafiro/ Via Turqueza (10:24 p.m.) A mix of five to eight male and female teenagers were seen jumping over a fence. They were carrying long guns, which were possibly air soft BB guns.
DISTURBANCE Camino De Los Mares, 600 Block (9:20 p.m.) Several teenagers were seen taking shopping carts and riding them through the parking lot and onto the street.
DISTURBANCE North El Camino Real/ Mariposa (10 p.m.) Some teenagers were hiding in the bushes outside of a bank and throwing sticks and rocks at customers using the ATM.
SUSPICIOUS PERSON Camino Vera Cruz/Via Solana, 0 Block, (8:29 p.m.) Four people were seen jumping over the fence on to the school. It sounded like they were tearing up the school.
SUSPICIOUS PERSON Via Pico Plaza, 0 Block (2:35 p.m.) The caller said numerous Hispanic women were selling candy out of their shopping carts in the parking lot. WELFARE CHECK Calle Del Cerro, 1100 Block (10:28 p.m.) A caller heard a neighbor’s baby crying for approximately 45 minutes. The caller knocked on the door to find no one was home, and believed something was wrong. ASSAULT WITH DEADLY WEAPON Avenido Presidio/ Calle Delicada (9:47 a.m.) The caller believed someone tried to purposely run him over with a car while the caller and his wife were on a walk. WELFARE CHECK Domador, 2000 Block (7:31 a.m.) A neighbor’s dog was crying and growling for over an hour, which was unusual. The caller said his neighbor was a little weird sometimes, so she is even more concerned because she hasn’t heard him yell at his dog lately.
Thursday, August 19 PATROL CHECK Camino Mira Costa/ Calle Guyamas (8:03 p.m.) A caller said a tree branch broke off of one of the trees in the park and was concerned that children will play on it and get hurt.
• CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND CITY TO HOST BBQ FOR MARINE LIGHT ATTACK HELICOPTER SQUADRON 367: The San Clemente Chamber of Commerce and the City of San Clemente will host a welcome home event for Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367, which has recently returned from Afghanistan. The Chamber and City will host a BBQ in their honor on Saturday, August 28 at Lake O’Neill, Camp Pendleton. HMLA-367 is a United States Marine Corps helicopter squadron consisting of AH-1W SuperCobra attack helicopters and UH-1N Huey utility helicopters. The squadron is based at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and is attached to Marine Aircraft Group 39 (MAG-39), 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (3rd MAW). The Chamber is accepting gifts for the families and children. If you would like to donate a gift(s) please contact the Chamber office. You may either deliver the gift to the Chamber office or their representative will be happy to collect the gift at your establishment. All donors will be included in the Chamber Newsletter. Examples of gifts include: Toys, retail gift certificates, dinner or lunch coupons, movie tickets, calling cards, gift cards etc. Event items to be donated: Jump house, petting zoo, decorations, equipment, etc. If you would like to volunteer, please call the Chamber office at 949.492.1131 to sign-up or to become a sponsor. • SUMMER BEACH CONCERT SERIES ON TAP: The 11th Annual Beach Concert Series is “Bringing the Bands to the Sand!” on Thursday, August 26 at 6 p.m. as Mark Wood and the Parrot Head Band are set to perform live. Join the community to celebrate live music on the beach with the sunset as your backdrop and free seating in the sand. For more information contact the Recreation Division at 949.361.8264. • RABBIT ADOPTION DAY PLANNED: The San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Shelter will host a Rabbit Adoption and Education Day on Saturday, August 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The animal shelter is located at 221 Avenida Fabricante in San Clemente. The shelter staff is also looking for people who are interested in fostering a rabbit. A $20 adoption fee discount is being offered to those who adopt a rabbit at the event, making the total adoption cost $25. Call 949.492.1617 for more information.
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City and Community Calendar Thursday, August 26 Beach Concert 6 p.m. Join the community at the SC Pier and listen to live music by Mark Wood and the Parrot Head Band. Dinner from Fisherman’s available for purchase. Bring blankets and chairs. 949.361.8264, www.san-clemente.org.
Friday, August 27 Seniors’ Birthday Celebration 12 p.m. Entertainment by the San Clemente Novelty Band and cake at the Senior Center. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.498.3322, www.san-clemente.org.
SC Lawn Bowling Free instruction offered Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at San Luis Rey Park; call for times. 109 Avenida San Luis Rey, 949.361.1977. www.sanclementetimes.com
Saturday, August 28 Bunnypalooza 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Rabbit adoption day featuring adoption discounts, shopping and more at the San Clemente/Dana Point Animal Shelter. 221 Avendia Fabricante, San Clemente, 949.492.1617, www.petprojectfoundation.org.
Emergency Preparedness Expo 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Learn how to protect yourself and your family in an emergency. Free starter emergency kit for the first 500 families. Dana Hills High School, 33333 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.248.3579, www.danapoint.org.
Monday, August 30
Fun on the Run
SC Sunrise Rotary Club
2:15 p.m.-4:15 p.m. Traveling kid’s activity program at various SC locations; details listed online. 949.361.8264, www.san-clemente.org.
7:15 a.m.–8:30 a.m. Heritage Grille at the Talega Golf Club, 990 Avenida Talega, 949.369.0663, www.scsunriserotary.org.
German Speaking Group
Toastmasters
2 p.m.–4p.m. Every Monday at Café Calypso. 114 Avenida Del Mar, 949.361.8436.
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.
Help Make San Clemente Better 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Public workshop to discuss the future of the Pier Bowl Area. Continues 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31 with a workshop to discuss North El Camino Real & North Beach Area. Workshops held at Ole Hanson Beach Club, 105 W. Pico, 939.361.8200, www.sanclemente.org.
Wednesday, September 1 TOPS 9 a.m. Nonprofit weight-loss support group, meets at St. Clement’s by-the-sea Church. 202 Avenida Aragon, 949.361.7791, www.tops.org.
Tuesday, August 31
Kiwanis Meeting
International provides help to gain control over distressing emotions and improve general well-being. Meets Mondays. Free. El Toro Library, 24672 Raymond Way, Lake Forest, 949.458.2504, www.recovery-inc.org
Pastel Painting
12 p.m. The local Kiwanis Club meets at Carrows. 620 Avenida Pico, 949.290.8729, www. sanclementekiwanis.com.
Spanish Conversation
Business Networking Meeting
Help With Anxiety, Depression, Stress & Anger 10:45 a.m. Recovery
11 a.m. Meet at Café Calypso for coffee and conversation. 114 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.9803.
1 p.m.-3:50 p.m. Seniors can paint with an instructor at the Senior Center. $5 materials fee. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.498.3322, www. san-clemente.org.
12 p.m.–1:30 p.m. The Poseidon chapter of Business Network International meets at Sarducci’s every Tuesday; visitors welcome. 26701 Verdugo St., San Juan Capistrano.
SC Rotary Club 12 p.m. Irons in the Fire, 150 Avenida Magdalena, 949.361.3619, www.sanclementerotary.org.
French Conversation Club 2 p.m.–4 p.m. Come and chat at Cafe Calypso every Wednesday; no fees, no registration. 114 Avenida Del Mar, 949.493.5228.
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Where the Rubber Meets the Road SC Criterium bringing the new hotness to San Clemente By David Zimmerle San Clemente Times
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or the avid road cyclist who loves the thrills associated with the sport to the average onlooker who knows very little about bicycle racing, this weekend promises a lot of fun and a first-of-its-kind event. The SC Criterium, San Clemente’s newest and one of the most exciting summer events will kick off its inaugural race on Sunday, August 29. San Clemente last hosted a cycling race in 2005 with the San Clemente Challenge. But now, cyclists—amateurs and professionals—from all over the southwest area of the country are expected to converge on San Clemente to race their bikes for glory, prizes and a chance at winning the John Cuchessi Memorial Trophy. Cuchessi was a popular cyclist and owner of San Clemente Cyclery who passed away in 2008. The organizing committee of the race intends to bring competitive cycling back to San Clemente and has developed an eight-turn, .81 mile circuit course that will be as challenging for the racers as it is fun for the spectators. “Our course is a good one,” the event’s website, www. sccriterium.com, describes. “A .81 mile, 8-turn course with a massive finishing straight. We are looking forward to an excellent event and, with all these turns, some very strategic racing. [The] best of luck to all the racers—have fun and remember...rubber side down!” Lifelong San Clemente resident Rodney Runolfson, Race Director of the San Clemente Criterium, has watched his plan develop in just under two short years and hopes to bring competitive cycling back to the city through the event. “Establishing a new event in any city can be a long road— especially an event like ours,” Runolfson said. “Not many people are familiar with bike racing or criteriums. There are lots of questions, lots of discussions, but in the end it is all about producing a quality event for our community.” Runolfson was first exposed to the cycling world as a teenager working at San Clemente Cyclery with John Cuchessi and his wife, Sue. While on his way back from a weekly Sunday ride to the south end of Camp Pendleton in May 2008, Cuchessi had a heart attack and died on his way to the hospital. He was 54 years old. Part of Runolfson’s inspiration for starting the cycling series revolved around the desire to name the Men’s Pro race trophy, “The John Cuchessi Trophy,” to honor the man. “The idea for the race really started as the answer to a question that I asked myself, ‘How can the memory of John Cuchessi be preserved?’ There are very few genuinely selfless, caring people in this world and John was certainly one of them. That kind of spirit, outlook, perspective, whatever you want to call it, should not be allowed to disappear. This race, and the presentation of the John Cuchessi Memorial Trophy is my way of making sure that doesn’t happen. “Looking forward, it is my hope that we grow this race each and every year,” Runolfson said. “And that growth needs
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Rodney Runolfson (left), Race Director, was instrumental in organizing the SC Criterium. Photo by Jamal Al-Sarraf to be comprehensive. In addition to promoting a fantastic, healthy sport for our kids, the growth should be evident in many different ways such as showcasing our local business owner sponsors, building a great annual event that the entire city can look forward to and raising much needed money for Family Assistance Ministries—San Clemente’s local food bank and a charity that’s still close to the Cuchessi family.” San Clemente’s Gary Nicotra can also attest to how this race honors the life on Cuchessi. “I knew John from growing up in San Clemente—we first met at the beach through surfing,” Nicotra said. “Myself and three others started out riding recreationally, and decided to start our own club—the San Clemente Renegades in 1988. John was the guy we went to for help—the guy behind the wrench. Any technical questions we had about cycling, we went to John. If you knew him personally, he was a walking angel, and just did a lot for the homeless and people who were down on their luck. Any cyclist could come into his shop with a broken bike and he’d stop what he was doing and work on it. He was a real people person, and this bike race in his honor is a way to keep his legend alive, and not be forgotten.” Some of San Clemente’s elected officials also find the race a breath of fresh air to the city. “All of the credit really goes to Rodney Runolfson,” Councilwoman Lori Donchak said. “He met with me on the project when I was Mayor, and for someone in less than two years to take an idea and turn it into one of hottest events in South Orange County is absolutely amazing. I also think that one of the great things about it is that it reinforces the idea of getting a bicycle master plan activated, and it’s just another point on how bicycles are an important part of the city. He’s brought forth a great event with lots of positive energy.” In all, there will be eight total races slated on the schedule for the day, starting at 7 a.m. with the last race at 1:10 p.m. A key feature of the event is the Healthy Lifestyle Expo. The Expo provides an opportunity to reach spectators and fans to sell, sample and display products and information. The Expo is located in the main staging area near the start/finish line where traffic and excitement is the highest.
The Details DEMOGRAPHICS • The number of licensed racers in the United States: 72,000 • Estimated number of people cycling: 10 million • Median Age: 37 years old • College Graduates: 81 percent • Male/Female ratios: 89 percent/ 11 percent • 87 percent of riders are between ages 18-49 • 63 percent have professional careers
DIRECTIONS AND PARKING It is important to remember that you must not use Calle Del Cerro to access the race. Portions are closed for the race and you will not be ale to access the event from this direction. Please remember to use Avenida Pico to Avenida La Pata. A dedicated parking lot will be directly across the street from the race course at Avenida La Pata and Calle Del Cerro. Some parking will also be available on the street. 1. From I-5 southbound take Avenida Pico exit, and turn left to go under the freeway, heading east (away from ocean). 2. From I-5 northbound take Avenida Pico exit, and turn right, heading east (away from ocean). 3. Turn right on Avenida La Pata and go up the hill. 4. Follow signs to event parking.
All proceeds of the San Clemente Criterium will be donated to Family Assistance Ministries (FAM). FAM is a charitable 501(c) 3 non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide temporary living expenses and job counseling for families and individuals in real and desperate need so they can continue to be positive contributors to the community. As we look ahead to the event, it’s popularity may just give other events like it a boost toward being organized. “Even though we are still several days away from our first event, we have learned a lot from going through the process,” Runolfson said. “There are lots of ideas for next year’s criterium. We are excited by the nature of the sport, what it could mean for the city and the variety of events that we could produce. In addition to the road race, events like Cyclocross, mountain biking or even an endurance race, ‘24 Hours of San Clemente,’ are very attractive. We’re thinking through them all and making our plans for 2011. So stay tuned!” To volunteer or sponsor the event send an email to info@ sccriterium.com, or visit www.sccriterium.com. SC August 26–September 1, 2010 • San Clemente Times • Page 6
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News Bites
—Compiled by David Zimmerle
Props, Recognitions and Morsels of Info
I Heart San Clemente partnered with the city of San Clemente to clean our beaches, canyons and places around the pier on Sunday, August 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. “We believe that the health and cleanliness of our environment is the responsibility of the community,” said Alex Evans of I Heart San Clemente. “As we do our part, we hope to inspire others to join the movement.” I Heart San Clemente is a community service movement birthed out of a local Foresquare Church. This church loves San Clemente! So much so, that on August 22 they cancelled their regularly scheduled Sunday church service to serve and love their city. Do you heart San Clemente? Come join them sometime for a scheduled event. For more information contact Alex Evans at alex.evans@seeyouthisweekend.com or at 760.672.3528.
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San Clemente resident Brianna Jones will be a contestant on the hit show The Price is Right August 27. Tune in at 10 a.m. on KCBS (Channel 2) and cheer on your local soon-to-be TV star. Though it’s unknown if Jones will take home the Showcase prize, nobody leaves the show without a great prize and a really fun chat with host Drew Carey. If you would like to visit the show, watch a taping and try your luck at being chosen as a contestant, tickets are absolutely free. Contestant hopefuls can get complete information and obtain their show tickets online at www.cbs.com/daytime/the_price_is_right. In addition, viewers can call the CBS ticket office at 323.575.2458 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST, or the 24-hour ticket information line at 323.575.2449.
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The Travis Manion Foundation is hosting California’s first annual 9/11 Heroes Run, on September 11 at Hidden Valley Park, 8800 Irvine Center Drive, to benefit Orange County’s wounded veterans, police and fire associations. The 9/11 Heroes Run, one of eight family-friendly races held across the United States, will consist of a 5k Warrior Run and a one-mile fun run. Garnering massive support from Southern California’s online community and public figures like UFC’s Former Light Heavyweight Champion Rashad “Sugar” Evans, the 9/11 Heroes Run features military-inspired obstacle courses designed by sponsor Crossfit Ethos of Laguna Hills and gift bags for all registered runners. As an extra treat for the runners, The OC Brew Ha Ha beer festival will be held in the same venue directly after the race, with their proceeds benefiting The Fallen Fire Fighters Relief Fund. The Travis Manion Foundation was created in 2007 to support military families and enable disabled veterans looking to resume a post-military life of service with fellowship opportunities. The Foundation honors the life of 1st Lt. Travis Manion (USMC), who sacrificed himself to save his unit in Iraq and was killed by a sniper’s bullet on April 29, 2007. The entry fee is $25 and registration can be found at www.911heroesrun.com. The race begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 11 a.m. For more information about 9/11 Heroes Run, contact Michael Bigrigg at 714.504.8279 or via email at bigriggmichael@gmail.com. u
u Raad Ghantous & Associates (RG&A) in San Clemente are offering a 2-for-2 Design Special right now. For two months only, you can get your choice of any two bathrooms or up to a 20’x20’ kitchen designed by the firm for $2,000. The initial consultation is a complimentary part of the package deal. The design package includes a floor plan, elevations, detail, a lighting plan and equipment list. The offer ends on October 31. More information is available at 949.492.1872.
The 8th Annual Toast To The Casa, An Evening of Elegance, event will be held September 25 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Reserve your tickets to one of the most spectacular gala benefits of the year in south Orange County. Tickets are $175 with early registration prices set at $150. Early registration is offered as a benefit to members, toast supporters and friends. Purchase tickets before September 7 and receive a $25 discount per ticket. For more information or to reserve your tickets call The Casa office at 949.498.2139 ext. 10. u
Miranda Mower. Courtesy photo
Miranda Mower, 12, of San Clemente won a spot in the Crème de la Kids Karaoke semi-finals on Saturday, Aug. 21 at the Orange County Market Place, the swap meet at the O.C. Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa. She will compete at another semi-finals event on Sunday, Sept. 5 at the Market Place, and five finalists selected from that event will go on to compete at KaraokeFest 2010, the largest singing contest of its kind, on Sunday, Sept. 12 at the Los Angeles County Fair in Pomona. The event, presented by Karaoke Scene Magazine, pits hundreds of amateur vocalists from Southern California. Mower sang “On My Own” from the musical Les Miserables. Two more qualifying rounds of Crème de la Kids for ages 17 and under will be held Saturday Aug. 28 and Sept. 4 at the Orange County Market Place. Sign ups are from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and singing begins at 11 a.m. There is a $5 registration fee. More information about the karaoke contest is available at 714.826.2212 or by visiting www.karaokescene.com. There is an adult division as well. For additional information on the Orange County Market Place visit www. ocmarketplace.com or call 949.723.6616.
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Health experts say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and the California Milk Processor Board (CMPB) is putting money where its mouth is by challenging select high school districts across the Golden State to increase breakfast consumption with milk in school. The schools with the greatest breakfast participation with milk in each market will win $3,000 towards student activities. In addition, California teens will have an opportunity to win $1,000 and a shot at fame for illustrating how breakfast with milk is important for personal and academic well being. “Educators have been trying to bring this message home to families across California and I am glad that the folks behind the GOT MILK? campaign are doing the same,” says Jack O’Connell, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, who supports the breakfast program. “Studies show that skipping breakfast puts young people at an academic disadvantage because they do not have the nourishment necessary to perform well in school.” Besides the school breakfast competition, GOT MILK? also challenges California teens ages 13 to 18 to participate in its GOT MILK? Breakfast Billboard Photo Contest for an opportunity to win $1000 and a chance for their work to be featured on a billboard for a month in their hometown. From Aug. 16 to Oct. 8, 2010, teens must submit a photo illustrating why breakfast with milk is important for their health and academic performance. More information is available by emailing contest@gotmilk.com. u
Nicole gets ready to choose from the many donated items at the baby shower held by FAM. Courtesy photo
Family Assistance Ministries (FAM) recently held a baby shower for moms-to-be and new moms. Knowing that their clients don’t always have the benefit of having new items or even sufficient items for their little ones, FAM held a shower to stock up on some basic baby needs. Guests were invited to bring diapers, baby wipes and baby food, as well as any other baby item of their choice. According to Gretchen Hesse, FAM’s Executive Director, the response from the community was great. About 35 women attended the shower and approximately 35 others dropped off gifts to be enjoyed and used by the new moms. FAM’s “baby items” shelves are now filled with a wide assortment of wonderful gifts that clients with very real needs have already started to utilize. Hesse thought the day was such a success that FAM is thinking of making this an annual event that “will celebrate new life in our community,” she said. u
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Liam, Timmy and Finnegan Linas of San Clemente enjoy some pounding surf brought on by the recent south swells on Friday, August 20 while at the south end of Doheny State Beach.
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f ever there was a definition of a “screen gem” the towering Miramar Theater in North Beach qualifies. It’s storied past is reason enough for considering ways to protect it from demolition. For those who are unimpressed by its historic architecture and original 1938 building permit, consider this: It has been showing movies since before Pearl Harbor. It hosted Clark Gable and Mary Pickford, Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry, Dick Dale and almost every surf movie previous to Jeff Nue’s “San Clemente Local’s” sold out performance. My interest in the theater is more practical than nostalgic. I see it as a ready-made venue for many very needed uses. And I see its replacement cost to be many times Wavelengths more than the price of renovation—espeBy Jim Kempton cially considering its location. With seating capacity for 650 people, it is the largest performance hall in the region. Just a mile away is the San Clemente High School where 4,000 students scrunch to find facilities. Last year, I watched my son’s High School theater class performance— which was held in the gym. How much will it cost when the government allocates money to build a proper auditorium big enough to host the high school population? The outstanding
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High School Band, choir and orchestra would also find a venue like this useful. Every surf brand and surf film producer needs theaters to première their new movies. There have been over a dozen such special showings this year—and San Clemente (located dead center in the heart of the surf industry) would be the most coveted site in the county for such events. What about the Cabrillo Playhouse? Wouldn’t that highly distinguished Thespian group find a theater like the Miramar valuable when they are bursting at the seams in their cozy but limited 66-seat abode? Then there are the churches—at least two need facilities when none are affordable to own or build. Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights could be rented for services and youth group programs at a fraction of the building cost. Even the City Council could use a larger facility occasionally. When really big issues are before them, people stand in crowds outside their meeting rooms unable to participate or be seated. Town Hall meetings, public presentations and city events could all be accommodated here. Registered on the City of San Clemente’s Designated Historical Structures List in 1996, this screen gem is built for films, concerts, plays, sermons, speeches, and pre-
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mieres. At some point soon, the City of San Clemente will want a Performing Arts Center. What will the cost of building a Theater like the Miramar cost then? If you read San Clemente City’s Mission Statement you would be hard pressed to find a better project for our city leaders to focus their energy. 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 TRESTLES TRAIN TRACK CROSSING Steve Pezman, San Clemente
This is a contentious issue in the growing stage, between factions of Trestles users, State Park managers, the San Onofre Foundation and the railroad. The footpath to Lower Trestles from the drop-off at old Coast Highway (known as Slaughter Alley in its day) leads over the tracks to the beach. It has been in use for decades. In order to alter the risk factor posed by allowing walking on the tracks you have to go under them or up and over the rail bed. The “over” route is unpopular with advocates of not hardening a “natural” zone with a manmade structure, while tunneling under would be visually less invasive but pretty extensive in terms of construction, drainage and water table problems. I would guess this is all about insurance liability for those promoting a change in the status quo, not so much about Trestles or human safety. I vote for just installing signage that states the frequency of train traffic, the amount of time one has between the appearance of a train and it reaching your position (like 4-5 seconds) and warning people to be extremely careful and that they cross at their own risk. Fully informed of the danger, if someone is hit by a train there, we as a society cannot be responsible for totally protecting them any more than we are for keeping people from falling over the low rock wall at the Glacier Point viewpoint overlooking Yosemite Valley. Let the nature of Trestles survive as much as possible (it’s already seriously compromised by being a State Park whose mission Page 10 • San Clemente Times • August 26–September 1, 2010
allows overuse in the interest of public recreation). The San Onofre Foundation is a good idea and worth supporting.
OUR CITY COUNCIL IS RUN IN REVERSE John Koch, San Clemente
After watching the Council meeting of Tuesday Last (August 17), I have come to the conclusion that things really are in reverse. After an agenda item’s presentation has been completed, the Mayor opens public hearing on the subject. In many cases, there are over 30 plus people that speak both pro and con. Then, it is Council’s turn to discuss the issue amongst themselves. On occasion, somebody from the audience will call out and complain. The Mayor’s response is usually, “Be quiet, you had your chance and it’s now our turn.” Yes! Let’s see how it goes, some council members will start lying through their teeth, while others will beat their tongue against the roof of their mouth until their brains become loose and the ongoing conversation doesn’t make any sense. Let us change that! Council speaks first without voting and then, let the citizens who elected them speak. After all, they work for us and most of them seem to have forgotten that.
WHIMS OF FANCY Mike Messina, San Clemente
In what is becoming a more frequent display of lack of reality and deception, Mr. Headrick’s article on another tax supported solar “investment” takes the prize. Solar power and wind power to a lesser degree, is a dangerous diversion of attention. Solar and wind power should be the stuff of fancy like unicorns or the tooth fairy. They don’t work, they are not economical and would not exist were it not for the fantasy and whimsy of the government and your tax dollars. Let’s hear it for Jay Longley and his concern for Chinese workers’ health and welfare. What about the American workers whose tax dollars are paying for Mr. Longley’s and Mr. Headrick’s fantasy world of wind, solar and unicorn power production?
WHAT ARE WE DOING IN TOWN? Ricardo Nicol, San Clemente
Bars at North Beach in the recently approved Playa del Norte commercial center allowed to serve alcohol 20 hours a day, seven days a week (resolution No. PC 10-019), in the middle of an area used for family oriented recreation and next to a residential neighborhood?
TWO THOUGHTS ON NORTH BEACH Juniel Worthington, San Clemente
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SOAPBOX GUEST OPINION: By Pall Gudgeirsson, Assistant City Manager/City Treasurer
Where Does the Popsicle Stick Go? 10 Things You May Not Know About the City’s Recycling Program... “What we are living with is the result of human choices and it can be changed by making better, wiser choices” —Robert Redford
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hoices, choices, choices...I contemplate as my four-year old grandson knowledgeably points out which refuse container the used but clean Popsicle stick goes in. Tad McLaughlin, our well-established family rubbish and recycling expert, proceeds to educate his uninformed Papa on what goes into each of the brown, green and black cans. After Pall Gudgeirsson a not-so-brief lecture on the importance of putting things in the right can, I decide to find out a little more about our own City’s Recycling Program. What follows are some interesting scraps of information that I collected about this thriving program which is managed by Danna McIntosh, the City’s Environmental Services Coordinator who states that the purpose of the program is: “to protect and improve the City’s local environment by maximizing recycling, and minimizing waste, through effective public education, extensive waste reduction and recycling programs and compliance with State diversion mandates (AB939).” 1. How is the program accounted for and funded? The recycling program is accounted for in a separate Solid Waste Enterprise Fund funded by grants and solid waste service charges. This year’s budget amounts to $178,000 and all residents and businesses pay CR&R Waste & Recycling Services for their own service. A number of grants totaling over $500,000 have been received since 2004 for recycling programs for parks, trails and the beach as well as hazardous waste door-to-door programs and food waste programs. 2. Is the Recycling Program mandated? Yes. AB939 (Integrated Waste Management Act) mandated a reduction of waste being disposed of and jurisdictions were required to meet diversion goals of 50 percent by the year 2000. San Clemente has increased its diversion rate from 27 percent in 2004 to 58 percent in 2008. If goals are not met, agencies face
SCRAP FACTS > In 2008, San Clemente residents and businesses recycled 38,644 TONS of recyclables. > In 2008, the three Bottles and Cans Centers in San Clemente diverted 5,626,480 lbs. of glass, plastic and aluminum. > Did you know that you can obtain a second recycle or green waste barrel free of charge to encourage more recycling?
Tad McLaughlin, Pall Gudgeirsson’s grandson, stands guard as the family’s rubbish and recycling expert. Courtesy photo
fines of up to $10,000 per day. Ouch. 3. Where can I turn in recyclable containers for “CRV reimbursement”? There are three local Recycling Centers where you can turn in plastic containers, bottles and cans. CRV (California Redemption Value) is a fee paid on purchases of recyclable beverage containers which can be turned in for cash. Cans are three to five cents and bottle pricing varies. Centers are located at: • Ralph’s on South El Camino Real • Albertson’s at Presidio & Pico • Ralph’s on Las Mares 4. Are there free door-to-door collection services? Yes. CR&R Waste & Recycling Services provide for free pickup of old paint, batteries, electronic waste, items containing mercury, needles, aerosol cans, fluorescent light tubes, solvents, pesticides and fertilizers. As a matter of fact, > Did you know that a three yard commercial recycle dumpster is half the cost of a three yard commercial trash dumpster? (Recycling pays off!) > Did you know that a pizza box with cheese residue can still be recycled? Five precent overall contamination can still produce good recyclable materials. >Did you know that ALL San Clemente multi-family units with only one trash dumpster is capturing most of the recycling through a sorting Material Recovery Facility diverting over 51 percent?
in the past two years a total of 1,181 calls have been received and 42,554 pounds have been collected! Call 877.728.0446 or visit www.crrwasteservices.com. 5. How do I dispose of car oil? You can take oil to the Household Hazardous Waste facility in San Juan Capistrano or call CR&R for free door-to-door pickup or use one of the six automotive locations throughout the city. 6. Is there a commercial program for disposal of food waste? Yes. In fact, over 112 tons of food waste has been disposed of since April from major restaurants including Fisherman’s, Melting Pot, Adele’s and Tommy’s. Call Danna at 949.498.9436 for more information. 7. Do we have to pay for replacement trash cans? No. You are allowed one free exchange each year. What a deal. 8. Are there fines for illegal dumping or leaving trash cans out? Yes. Illegal dumping of items such as mattresses, couches, dressers, e-waste, etc. is illegal with fines of $100 for the first violation, $200, second violation and $500 for the third violation. Progressive fines of $25, $50, and $75 can also be imposed for leaving trash cans in open areas. Watch out for street sweepers or Tad while out on patrol who once said to his Aunt Marylou... “those cans shouldn’t be here, I’m tippin’ ‘em!” 9. Are there any annual waste events? Yes. There are several bi-annual free waste events including shredding, E-waste and mulch. There are also 8-10 annual community cleanups for bulky items in multi-family areas. More information at www.san-clemente.org. 10. What goes into the blue/brown can? Anything that is recyclable - paper, cardboard, glass, plastic, textiles, aluminum, etc. Did you know that cardboard can be sold for $27/ton? The City’s extensive recycling program offers a variety of services designed to assist all of us in properly disposing of an assortment of waste. Given the programs provided by both the City and the City’s franchise waste provider (CR&R), there is no excuse for not taking advantage of these programs and further helping us in improving our diversion rate. Oh, and where does the Popsicle stick go? In the green can along with green waste and small pieces of clean wood! (Thanks to Thaddeus Kristjan McLaughlin for his inspiration and dedication to keeping the world clean!) 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 (cont.) would increase revenue for the city) then you should be outraged by the North Beach project. Some 40 years ago (1970) our city council used eminent domain to secure the property for parks and parking that now will be undersold to the private developer LAB. The pro-LAB group is putting out false information about the petition being circulated to put LAB on the ballot. They are claiming an election would cost $200,000. According to the www.san-clemente.org City blog that figure is false. Our city clerk stated the Orange County Registrar of Voters informed them a stand alone election would cost $151,500$169,500. Consolidated elections cost much less, as little as $8,500. It is up to the city council to set the election date so the choice of the cost is in the city council’s hands. There is no rush to have an immediate election but signatures needed to be submitted on the August 16. I hope you found a petition signature gatherer and signed the petition. Don’t let our city council make the worst land deal in our history throwing away millions of dollars.
DON’T OVERLOOK KEY NB STUDY Sam LaSala, San Clemente
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contained a letter by LAB advocate Donald Prime in which he presented the shop-worn litany of talking points that have been used for the past two years to promote Playa del Norte. Conspicuously missing from Mr. Prime’s discussion, and for that matter, from all of the letters, flyers and websites of the pro-Lab faction is any mention of the KeyserMarston Study. The Keyser-Marston study was commissioned and paid for ($25,000) by the City of San Clemente to assess the financial viability of LAB’s North Beach project. Mr. Prime is significantly silent regarding the Keyser-Marston finding that, “The project is thin and it has very limited financial capacity.” Likewise, Mr. Prime is significantly silent on the Keyser-Marston finding that, “Clearly the financial expectation of the city will not be realized.” And finally, his head still buried in the sand, Mr. Prime conspicuously fails to refute the Keyser-Marston finding that, “The project would not have the income to support the market value of the project.” The failure by the pro-LAB faction to refute the KeyserMarston study is a disservice to the people of San Clemente. The Keyser-Marston study has been available for over a month, yet its existence is never mentioned by the pro-LAB faction. Read it for yourself at www.visionsanclemente.org and click on City Financial Report.
BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR Wendy Yoder, San Clemente
If you like North Beach the way it is now you might be lucky. After last Tuesday night’s announcement that paperwork for a petition for a referendum would be submitted to force another costly, special election on Playa Del Norte, it’s possible you will get to enjoy the continuing deterioration of the Miramar Theater. You can continue to look at the ugly, 60s version architecture of 7-11. Kaylani’s will remain as it is for the foreseeable future. Ichibiri’s building will blister while the restaurant sputters. You can buy your Christmas tree each year on the dirt lot at El Camino Real. Oh, and you can buy your drugs on the grass by the Beach Club. You can enjoy your interaction with panhandlers, the view of people using the bushes for a bathroom or the half-empty parking lot. If you attended or saw the city council meeting on television you may have gotten the impression that Linda and Shaheen Sadeghi are fed up. If you have been following this soap opera for any length of time you can understand why. These are very creative and successful people. I’m sure they have better things to do than put up with all of this drama. Expensive drama at that, I’m sure. All this after being invited by (Cont. on page 12) August 26–September 1, 2010 • San Clemente Times • Page 11
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Letters to the Editor (cont.) “Make that a double bartender. I’ve got to drive back to Aliso Viejo. Man I love your beach here.” Just like we love Rodeo Drive.
(Cont. from page 11) the city nearly five years ago to help revitalize North Beach. I can’t imagine anyone else who would have put up with all of it for as long as they have. Yes, if you like North Beach the way it is you may get to continue to enjoy it as the dirty, run down, derelict homeless haven it has become. Remember to send your thank you notes to those responsible. If you have thought that North Beach needed help, perhaps you can send them something else. A bus ticket to someplace else perhaps?
In Response to Michael Winsten Pete Espinosa, Mission Viejo
REFERENDUM POST MORTEM Tom Barnes, San Clemente
Vision San Clemente is to be commended for obtaining 7,735 signatures, almost twice the number needed for a ballot measure that gives voters the power to overturn the City Council’s 3-2 approval of the LAB Project. By using the U.S. Constitution’s First Amendment “right of petition,” as well as California’s referendum law, the democratic process worked just as it was intended to when it was passed under Governor Hiram Johnson’s leadership in 1911. This referendum mechanism, which can nullify an act of a legislative body, is an example of direct democracy in action. If the City Council chooses the most cost-efficient date to add the measure to the ballot (November of 2012), the public will have more than two years to debate the issue. The North Beach Green Alternative will participate in this debate by providing facts that show how the LAB Project is inconsistent with the Coastal Act and other state laws. While this debate is going on, the issue should also come before the California Coastal Commission. If that body fails to approve the LAB project, the plan will be returned to the City Council to be modified or abandoned. We are confident the LAB Project is in violation of the Coastal Act, and therefore will not be approved by the Coastal Commission. Once this action takes place, we believe the best solution to start the revitalization of North Beach is for the City to adopt the North Beach Green Alternative. For more information on North Beach go to: www.northbeachgreenalternative.com.
EVERYONE WANTS TO LIVE ON RODEO DRIVE, REALLY Jerry Collamer, San Clemente
When Carol and I moved to San Clemente’s quaint Spanish Village by the Sea 12 years ago, we were moving away from Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York City, Chicago, Paris and London. Away from Urbania. Those places of overcrowded intensity. The day we decided San Clemente was our new abode, we’d parked on Del Mar—no fuss, no muss. Plenty of parking, on a perfectly lovely, quiet Avenida Del Mar. I said to Carol, “This is perfect. Easy parking (in a SoCal beach town?), and I’ll betcha, there’s not a good restaurant in sight.” Point being: In every once-quaint nook along California’s beautiful coastline, when restaurants get good and plentiful, comes the inevitable, and frustrating urban crush. Quality dining, and lots of it, is the first sign a town’s arrived. Say
YOU’RE INVITED! 8 a.m. Friday, September 3 at Café Calypso ••••• 114 Avenida Del Mar, Suite 4, San Clemente Please join us the first and third Friday of every month for our open community forum.
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An aerial view of the North Beach area. Photo by Andrea Swayne
hello to the crowds, as development increases and open space decreases, causing humans to instinctively herd to the protective safety of Urbania’s great “indoors.” Up until this deciding moment in San Clemente, San Clemente’s been primarily an “outdoor” experience. Offering more “outdoor” acreage, recreation and lifestyle, than “indoor” entertainment square footage. In Urbania we go to museums for reminders of what’s outdoors. Van Gogh recalls the beauty of sunflowers. Natural history museums remind us what wilderness looked like, back when. Stuffed coyotes never bite. Safely wild. Taxidermy neutered. “How do they get the eyes to look so real?” Themed parks, and themed restaurants hint what a rain forest might be like, if air-conditioned, in plastic reproduced perfection serving French fries. Subways shoot us through tubes, avoiding the cramped chaos above. Besides, walking is too slow. Indoor treadmills replace outdoor fitness. Modern wave pools offer perfectly sculpted waves for surfing salt-free, shark-free water. In Japan, snow-skiing is indoors. New Jersey skiing is going indoors too. Hockey, basketball, football—indoors. Vive la baseball and golf. Still outdoors. Tip of the ball cap to that other outdoor time. Today in San Clemente, indoor comfort seeking mammals are busy, passionately selling: “Enjoy The Great Indoors at San Clemente’s New and Improved (and city approved) North Beach!” Hmm, go to the beach, for the indoors? It don’t get more urban-edgy than that. Today’s nouveau-beach experience is indoors, bellied up to a beach-themed bar gulping Cadillac margaritas. At San Clemente’s proposed indoor North Beach fun-zone, it would all take place inside a super-sized Spanish revivalist entertainment center. No sand allowed. Besides, all that uncomfortable (potentially dangerous) real life “beach life” outside: sand, saltwater outdoorsiness, would be visible thru protective glass. Like Sea World, or the zoo. Proving, the good folks pitching San Clemente’s urban indoor fun-future at North Beach would absolutely love the fabulous food, the fabulous drinks, and the fabulous shopping along Rodeo Drive. It’s all indoors too! You want to experience the beach? Buy a painting. But if you want to have serious non-stop margarita-fueled (boy do we) fun at San Clemente’s North Beach, it’ll be indoors at the bar. View of the beach? What beach?
In his recent attempt to defend his tenure on the Board of Trustees, Michael Winsten lists several accomplishments he described as “reforms” which he believes makes a case that the effort to recall him should be defeated. In reality, once he took his seat on the Board of Trustees, Winsten has worked efficiently and effectively as a unifier of each and every segment of the CUSD community—against him. Winsten’s article is a complete work of fiction and exhibits his hubris, arrogance and incompetence which continues to translate to unnecessary suffering within CUSD. Many of us involved in the effort to recall Winsten actually supported his election into office. At no point were we aligned with the “old guard” or support the “status quo;” we wanted meaningful change. And now after two years of him in office, we have had enough of his lies, deceit and deception. Mind you, we are homeowners, taxpayers and voters who are reacting to the actions of Winsten and others on the Board of Trustees. The Recall, Remove, Recover campaign is not a product of any union activity. The repeated mantra of “Union Takeover” is nothing more than an attempt to divert our attention to the incompetence and breach of trust by Winsten and boils down to “ignore the man behind the curtain.” Here are some facts that have convinced me that Winsten and the other four trustees on the November ballot must to be recalled or removed. Teachers Strike: The teachers strike only occurred because Winsten and the rest of the Board intentionally forced a strike. Their deliberate strategy was to do anything but negotiate in good faith. They wanted to impose a permanent pay and benefit cut on teachers, while allowing all other CUSD employees temporary reductions. In essence, they forced an impasse, giving approximately 90 percent of all CUSD teachers no choice but to vote for a strike. By striking, the teachers voluntarily gave up three days of pay in addition to the 10 percent pay and benefit cut they had publicly agreed to accept. The Board of Trustees chose to pick a fight with the teachers and did so with conscious disregard for our children and the lost educational time. Improper out-of-court Settlements: In September of 2009, Winsten and his allies approved out-of-court settlements that resulted in payments in excess of $650,000 to individuals who directly contributed to the campaigns of the sitting Board of Trustees. Three Trustees abstained because of the readily apparent conflict of interest. However, Winsten, along with Ken Maddox and Anna Bryson, voted to approve these settlements. Directly impacting CUSD’s general fund and the classroom, these settlements diverted money to certain key political donors who now have larger bank accounts and fatter wallets. Vote by Trustee Area: When Winsten and friends first ran for School Board, they promised to support a change in the way we elect trustees to a “by trustee voting” method. This is a needed change to bring local control and cost savings to CUSD (upwards of $200,000 per election cycle). After assuming office, Mr. Winsten changed his position and not only opposed the parents that placed this issue on this November’s ballot but voted to spend over $100,000 on attorneys to fight this ballot initiative. Instead of supporting reform in CUSD, Winsten reformed his position, much to the detriment of our community. In closing, CUSD does not need the “reforms” Winsten and fellow puppets advocate. We need honest advocates for public education that put children and the communities ahead of narrow political agendas or the financial benefit of their campaign supporters. I hope that all CUSD voters, homeowners and taxpayers will see through Winsten’s smoke screen and join the community to Recall, Remove, and Recover.
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A day-by-day guide to what’s happening in and around town this week. Compiled by Tawnee Prazak
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21st Century Bike Touring
7 p.m. Rob Templin talks about worldwide cycling events and how people around the globe are re-discovering the bicycle. OCBC “Clubhouse,” 1900 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.5737, www.ocbike.org.
Summer Beach Concert Series
6 p.m. Mark Wood and the Parrot Head Band perform on the sand by the San Clemente Pier for the free community concert series. Dinner from Fisherman’s available. Bring your own chair. 949.361.8264, www.san-clemente.org.
Senior Twilight Dinner
5 p.m. Dinner event for seniors at the Dana Point Community Center. 34052 Del Obispo St., Dana Point, 949.248.3536, www.danapoint.org.
Aloha Radio
7 p.m.–11 p.m. Live music at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.
John Troy
5:30 p.m. Live music at Irons in the Fire. 150 E. Avenida Magdalena, San Clemente, 949.542.3900, www.beachfire.com.
friday27 forecast: partly cloudy • high: 75° low: 59°
Paint San Clemente Members’ Art Show
12 p.m.-4 p.m. The artwork of winners and participants is on display and for sale at the Art Gallery in the San Clemente Community Center. Weekdays 12 p.m.–4 p.m., weekends 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Show through September 15. 110 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente, 949.492.7175, www.scartgallery.com.
Epiphany Cellars Wine Tasting
5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. San Clemente Wine Company welcomes Tessa Marie Parker of Epiphany Cellars & Tessa Marie Wines. Tessa will be pouring winery-only wines along with their new releases and raffling off a few bottles. Tasting fee is $20 for seven wines with cheese, crackers & chocolate. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.
Shakespeare in the Park
6 p.m. The Dana Point Theater Company presents the play Romeo and Juliet outdoors in Lantern Bay Park. Free admission. Saturday performance too. 25111 Park Lantern Road, Dana Point, 949.248.3500, www.danapoint.org. Page 14 • San Clemente Times • August 26–September 1, 2010
Go See Do
Art Walk Lights Up Downtown
As the month of August draws to a close, it’s time to get downtown for some fabulous artful offerings. Throughout the summer in downtown San Clemente, the last Thursday of the month is always buzzing at night with art and entertainment as the Downtown Business Association proudly presents the 2010 Art Walk. Next Thursday, August 26, enjoy live demonstrations from artists, while you meet and greet with all the late night shoppers. The spectacular summer event started in May and will run through September, and goes during the evening hours from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Head downtown, stroll and shop late as the stores host fabulous artists from all around while enjoying light refresh-
Grunion
7 p.m. Evening program at Doheny with guest speaker Naturalist Vicki. 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.6172, www.dohenystatebeach.org.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
ments and see live demonstrations during the show. Remember, food and beverages are only permitted inside the stores, and no outside consumption is permitted. Also, all art sales take place in the stores, and no permits for selling on the street are necessary—only fine art is accepted (i.e. no crafts). No electrical instruments or plugged in music of any kind is allowed. Stores that are participating in Art Walk and who will be open include Villa Cucina, Rascal’s Ladies, Carbonara, Gallery 104 and Selma’s. The final Art Walk date for this year is set for September 30. For information on how to become an artist in the Art Walk please contact the DBA office at 949.218.5378 or visit www.villagesanclemente.org.
OC Foodie Fest
11 a.m.-7 p.m. Fifty of the most popular, creative and unique food trucks in Southern California at Honda Center featuring food, entertainment and shopping to support local charities. Tickets $12 adults, $6 children 12 & under, and free for children 3 and under. 2695 E. Katella, Anaheim, 714.704.2500, www.hondacenter.com.
7:30 p.m. Outdoor theater presentation under the stars at Bella Collina Towne & Golf Club. Festival seating—bring your own chairs. Tickets $15 adults, $10 students/seniors/military, $50 family pack. 200 Avenida La Pata, San Clemente, 800.838.3006, www.broadwayboundoc.com, www.brownpapertickets.com.
Emergency Preparedness Expo
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8 p.m.-11:30 p.m. LA band Helicopter at the Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.
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10 a.m.-2 p.m. Expo on protection during emergencies featuring exhibitors, displays and helpful info. Free starter emergency kit for the first 500 families. Dana Hills High School, 33333 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.248.3579, www.danapoint.org/expo. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Rabbit adoption and education day featuring adoption discounts, shopping and info about bunnies at the San Clemente/Dana Point Animal Shelter. 221 Avendia Fabricante, San Clemente, 949.492.1617, www.petprojectfoundation.org.
8 p.m. Popular music artist at The Coach House also featuring Josiah Leming of American Idol, 24E and Hollowell. Tickets $15. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.
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9:30 p.m. Live Irish music at Molly Blooms Irish Bar & Restaurant. 2391 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente 92672, 949.218.0120, www.mollybloomspub.com. 9 p.m. Reggae night at BeachFire and happy hour all night for guests dressed “Island-Style.” No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.
saturday28 forecast: partly cloudy • high: 68° low: 55°
Bluegrass Brunch
10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Lively and harmonious bluegrass music during brunch at San Clemente’s newest bar and kitchen, The Next Door. Every Saturday. 647 Camino de los Mares, 949.940.8845, www.nextdoorsc.com.
Artist by the Sea: Shaun Tomson
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The pro surfer and author visits the Ocean Institute and introduces kids and families to creatures that live in the surf zone from his book, Surf Creatures A-Z. Cost $16 per child. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.
Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo
2 p.m.-10 p.m. Two-day cowboy event with rodeo contests, bull riding, bareback riding, tie-down roping, steer wrestling and more. Entertainment for the whole family! Adults $20, kids $10. Oak Blenheim RMV Riding Park, 30753 La Pata Road, San Juan Capistrano, www.rmvrodeo.com.
Speakeasy Nite
8 p.m.-11 p.m. Fundraiser for the Cabrillo Playhouse at Casino San Clemente featuring a live swing band, dancing, silent auctions, acting, magic, casino tables with prizes, food and drinks from local restaurants. Tickets $75. 140 W. Avenida Pico, San Clemente, 949.492.0465, www.cabrilloplayhouse.org.
8 p.m. New-wave band plays at The Coach House with Early April and Pretty in Stereo. Tickets $23.50. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com. 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Drag show at Adele’s at the San Clemente Inn. 2600 Avenida Del Presidente, San Clemente, 949.366.1121, www.adelesatthesanclementeinn.com.
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Sawdust Festival
10 a.m.-10 p.m. Final day of the summer art festival in Laguna Beach with displays, activities, sales, food, music, demonstrations and much more. General admission $7.75. 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.494.3030, www.sawdustartfestival.org.
San Clemente Farmers Market
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fresh produce, flowers and more every Sunday along Avenida Del Mar. Rain or shine.
SC Criterium Bike Race
7 a.m.-4 p.m. Cyclists from all over the southwest will converge in San Clemente to race their bikes on a .81-mile course for glory, prizes and a chance at winning the John Cuchessi Memorial Trophy. For more info: 949.677.2647, www.sccriterium.com.
Marine Life
7:45 p.m. Evening nature program at Doheny Beach with Ranger Brian. 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.6172, www.dohenystatebeach.org.
Beatles’ Sunday
6 p.m.-8 p.m. Jason Feddy and Friends perform Beatles’ classics at the Festival of Arts grounds. Admission $7. 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.464.4282, www.foapom.com.
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7 p.m.–11 p.m. Live music at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com. (Cont. on page 19) www.sanclementetimes.com
GETTING OUT
SC Times Restaurant Spotlight
By Madi Swayne
Burger Junkies
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415 Avenida Pico, San Clemente, 949.498.5865 BEST KNOWN FOR: Handmade burgers and French fries MOST POPULAR ITEM: Triple and double cheeseburgers with a side of “Junkie Fries” “Getcha Grub On!” is the tag line at Burger Junkies, where owners Jack and Mike have been offering up delicious handmade burgers and fries since their grand opening two weeks ago. The menu—neither limited, nor boring—also offers hot dogs, corn dogs, grilled cheese sandwiches, milkshakes, onion rings and homemade chili. In fact, their most popular item, Junkie Fries, are anything but ordinary. The fries come to you smothered in Burger Junkies’ special sauce, grilled onions, and melted cheese—very messy, but very delicious. According to Burger Junkies regulars Cole and Monty Montgomery, the burgers are “awesome!” People are also talking about the incredible touch-screen soda machine featuring over 100 flavors, where you can get almost any flavor combination you can think of. Whether you crave an old-fashioned Coca-Cola or a raspberry Sprite, this is the place to satisfy your craving for an ice-cold fountain drink. Stop in for a snack, or for a cheeseburger stacked three patties high with melted cheese, fresh lettuce, tomato, onion and plenty of the special sauce. Burger Junkies regulars (L to R) Cole, Linda and Monty Montgomery say the cheeseburgers are, “awesome!” Photo by Madi Swayne
PRICE RANGE: $1.19-$7.87 RESERVATIONS: Not necessary
PAYMENT: Cash, credit card HOURS: Every day from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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2720 Camino Capistrano, San Clemente, 949.369.1905 (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. (Cont. from page 14)
FLYING 57’S
3 p.m.-7 p.m. The band plays blues, jazz, R&B and originals every Sunday at Coconuts. 34235 Doheny Park Road, Capo Beach, 949.248.2448.
SUMMER CONCERTS IN THE PARK
3 p.m.-6 p.m. Dana Point’s free outdoor concert series featuring The Platters Live! (‘50s music) at Heritage Park; includes fundraiser for the 5th Marines with food and drinks. 34400 Old Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.248.3530, www.danapoint.org.
monday30 forecast: partly cloudy • high: 69° low: 55°
MOMMY MOVIE MONDAY
10 a.m. Screening of Nanny McPhee Returns for parents of infants at the Krikorian, tickets $7.50. 641 Camino de los Mares, San Clemente, 949.661.7469, www.kptmovies.com.
JAZZ FACULTY SEASON OPENER
7 p.m. Jazz faculty musicians of Saddleback College perform their first show of the season in McKinney Theater. Tickets $10 general; $7 students/seniors. 28000 Marguerite Pkwy., Mission Viejo, 949.582.4656, www.saddleback.edu/arts.
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MIKE DEBELLIS
6:30 p.m.–10 p.m. Open Jam Session every Tuesday at Blue Danube; all musicians welcome. 111 Avenida Palizada, San Clemente, 949.218.5186, www.bluedanubeoc.com.
WILL HEARD
8 p.m. Live at BeachFire on “Taco Night.” No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.
BEN POWELL
7 p.m.–11 p.m. Live music at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.
wednesday01 forecast: partly cloudy • high: 72° low: 57°
WALKING WITH DINOSAURS
Dinosaurs roam the earth in the spectacular theatrical arena show at Honda Center. Eight performances only thru Sept. 5. Tickets start at $34.40. 2695 E. Katella, Anaheim, 714.704.2500, www.hondacenter.com.
KIDS STORYTIME AT THE CASA
10 a.m. Casa Romantica hosts storytime for youngsters ages 3-5; free. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.
5 p.m.-8 p.m. Join SC Wine Company for Happy Hour featuring three wines for $5, glasses of selected wines for $5 and mugs of beer from $5 and up. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.
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SMOKEY KARAOKE
WHALE WATCHING CRUISE
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COMEDY NIGHT
8 p.m. Sing fearlessly behind a cloud of theatrical smoke at BeachFire and enjoy Mojito Monday. No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.
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8 p.m. Live music at BeachFire and Locals’ All-Night Happy Hour. No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com. 12 p.m.; 2 p.m. Dana Wharf hosts daily whale watching cruises off the coast aboard the state-of-the-art catamaran, OC Adventure. Tickets $39 adults, $29 kids 3-12. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com. 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.
COAST CULTURE
11 a.m.-4 p.m. Final day to see the exhibit honoring the original waterman, Whitey Harrison, at Casa Romantica. General admission $5. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.
POOL & KARAOKE
3 p.m.–close. Play pool for free at Knuckle Heads. Karaoke starts at 9 p.m. 1717 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.2410.
COUNTRY DANCIN’
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. www.sanclementetimes.com
UPCOMING: SEPTEMBER 5
FIRST SUNDAY VILLAGE ART FAIR
9 a.m.-3 p.m. More than 60 vendors will have arts, crafts and other fabulous items along Avenida Del Mar in downtown San Clemente. 949.218.5378, www.villagesanclemente.org.
*For our full calendar, visit the “Event Calendar” at www.sanclementetimes.com. Have an event? Send your listing to events@sanclementetimes.com
ON STAGE
Storyteller Hal Ketchum to perform at the Coach House
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art storyteller, part musician, all entertaining— since the early ‘90s Hal Ketchum has been entertaining audiences with his killer voice and a lyrical prowess with the power to transport the listener. Since his first single, Small Town Saturday Night, (1991) shot to number one on the country charts, Ketchum’s talent has earned him a worldwide followHal Ketchum. Courtesy photo ing, 15 top ten hits and record sales of over four million. Just as likely to find inspiration watching a sunset as he is riding a crowded subway, Ketchum creates music that is identifiable to just about everyone. Touring with band members Johnny Hiland (lead guitar), Michael Clair (guitar), Shawn Scruggs (bass) and Cody Leppo (drums), Ketchum is set to play at the Coach House on Sunday, August 29. We caught up with Ketchum recently to talk about his music and his upcoming show. What is it that you enjoy most about performing at the Coach House? It’s in the magic of the bands who have come before and those who will follow. The Coach House has such a great legacy. I’ve played there so many times that it’s almost like a homecoming when I take the stage. The welcome of the crowd is always a thrill and the room itself sounds magnificent. What can concertgoers expect to hear on your set list? I like to take my cue from the audience and fill in from there. That’s part of the beauty and intimacy of the room. My shows become a sort of conversation between me and my audience. Your newest album, Father Time has been hailed as your masterwork. Can you talk about that a bit? It’s a compilation of songs I’ve written over the years along with some new music and songs resurrected from early live performances, like The Preacher and Me. The album was cut live in the studio over two days and I had a blast working with some of the best acoustic musicians in Nashville. What’s next for you? I recently met with Steve Miller to discuss a future collaboration. A duets album to be recorded in Nashville is in the works. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. Advanced tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the Coach House or online at www.thecoachhouse.com. Tickets purchased at the door on the day of the show are $23. For more information call 949.496.7935. SC —Andrea Swayne August 26–September 1, 2010 • San Clemente Times • Page 19
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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 each of the numbers 1 to 9. Puzzles come in three grades: easy, medium and difficult. Level: Medium Last week’s solution:
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Fully Equipped Heritage Christian Fellowship Church dials in students with school supplies By Christine Jonas San Clemente Times
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s another school year fast approaches, the annual Heritage Backpack Project (HBP) through Heritage Christian Fellowship Church in San Clemente is well underway. HBP’s main focus is to get backpacks filled with school supplies to underprivileged children who cannot afford to buy the basics. The project started four years ago with 100 backpacks that were filled and donated. Ever since, that number has steadily grown. Last year 310 backpacks were distributed. And the goal for this year? A generous 500 backpacks. An estimated 20 percent of all new students will need backpacks, and this puts the level of need in high demand. The backpacks are filled with a variety of supplies that students will find of great use. However, a backpack is needed foremost and from there it is filled with items like notebooks, markers, dividers, tissues, book covers, pencils and erasers. As a community involvement project, people can get involved in various ways; some simply write a check, some donate empty backpacks to be filled, some donate supplies and others go out and buy the 29 items on the supply list and fill a backpack. Every little bit makes a difference. With some kids showing up on the first day of school with just a piece of paper and a pencil, learning to the best of their abilities can be difficult. The HBP equips them with the tools they need in order to truly thrive in the classroom. The project also helps underprivileged children feel equal, providing a new start to the year for kids who would not have otherwise been able to afford brand new supplies. “I love diversity, but as Gigi and her new backpack. a little kid it’s not good to Photo by Christine Jonas be different,” said Dorothy Dunn, who is the Outreach Pastor at Heritage Christian Fellowship and heads the HBP every year. “So this helps make kids feel the same.” When the backpacks have been collected and are ready for donation, they are distributed to a variety of schools in the Capistrano Unified School District before school starts. It is vital to get the backpacks out to the kids before the first day of school, so they can come back excited and properly prepared. Now that the Heritage Backpack Project has grown and is known around CUSD, people regularly call Heritage Church or www.sanclementetimes.com
Dorothy Dunn (right), Outreach pastor at Heritage Church, heads the Heritage Backpack Project. Photos by Christine Jonas
Dunn around this time of the year and request backpacks. “Some people call asking for three backpacks, while others call asking for 50. We get a range of requests and try to fill them as best we can,” Dunn said. “We have 397 backpacks requested so far. It’s really exciting. We’re really looking to do about 500 of those.” On top of the requested backpacks, the HBP gives the rest to local schools. To figure out where the most need is, the project contacts schools within the district and they provide very specific numbers. “Schools are very clear with their needs,” said Dunn. “They know who is returning and who will need backpacks, and we can distribute them that way.” Along with helping kids, donors can add personal touches to the backpacks they put together; kind and happy notes, various small items—like small toys, hair clips or a small snack—or anything the donor would like to do to make it a little more special. HBP also puts together “Teacher Emergency Kits.” These kits include room decorations, paper, staplers and other things teachers might need. The kits are placed in the office of the school, and the teachers can take and use what they need for their rooms. This year, five kits will be made and distributed. “The teachers just love these kits, because they add so much to their rooms and it saves them from having to spend a ton of extra money,” Dunn said. For people wishing to help, the HBP is very easy to get
involved with because it is a short-term project, and the level of involvement is up to the volunteer or donor. To donate, get a supply list, or for more information contact Dorothy Dunn at 949.322.1137, or go to www.hcfsc.org and click on the News/Events tab. Finished backpacks can be brought to Heritage Church at 190 Avenida La Pata, San Clemente, or Dunn can collect them from your house. The HBP will be accepting donations until school begins (September 8) and shortly thereafter. SC August 26–September 1, 2010 • San Clemente Times • Page 21
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Tritons vs. Bears, Maui, Hawaii August 26, 7 p.m.
FOOTBALL
Orioles vs. Angels, Angel Stadium August 27, 7:05 p.m. Before heading north for a series with Seattle, the Angels have to take care of business against Baltimore in hopes for a late season push to make the playoffs.
D.C. United vs. Chivas USA, Home Depot Center August 29, 7 p.m.
Phillies vs. Dodgers, Dodger Stadium August 30, 7:10 p.m.
San Clemente will look to disrupt Baldwin High School’s one-game win streak as the Tritons are off the mainland in its first game of the season.
Wizards vs. Galaxy, Home Depot Center August 28, 7:30 p.m. The LA Galaxy will host the Kansas City Wizards in its final match for the month of August. A Galaxy tote bag will be given to those who attend, courtesy of Hot 92 Jamz.
Chivas USA will look for its first win in the month of August as they prepare to host D.C. United at the Home Depot Center.
After six games on the road visiting Milwaukee and Colorado, the boys in blue return home for a series opener with Philadelphia.
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Savage on the Ice San Clemente’s Scott Savage makes USA Hockey U17 National team, commits to Boston College By David Zimmerle San Clemente Times
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ou might not know it, but Scott Savage may be the next big name to enter the world of professional ice hockey. And that someday may not be too far off. As he enters his sophomore year at San Clemente High School, Savage, 15, is not your average high-profile student athlete. Sure we all know some of the big names from Orange County who are playing out different careers whether it’s in baseball, football or the like, and within the different collegiate or professional circuits. But ice hockey? You’d be lucky to count five area players on one hand. Recently, Savage gave his verbal commitment to play hockey for the Boston College Eagles. Adding to his sports resume, he was also selected to play for the USA Hockey Under-17 team—a development program—in Ann Arbor, Mich. starting in September 2011. It’s a two-year commitment and came as a result of his hard work and dedication on the ice with his club team, the LA Selects. “Earlier this summer I began attending the Select 15 National Camp,” said Savage, a defenseman on the ice. “I was offered an early commitment to sign to go to the U17 National Team and I will commit this October. So, I’ll leave next September for Ann Arbor, Michigan and will be there for my entire junior year. Then I will come home for summer and do the same thing again for my senior year.” The tryout process to even be considered for the Select National Camp is no easy feat. Overall, the USA Hockey committee selected just five defensemen and eight forwards from the California, Washington, Oregon, Alaska and Nevada region to go to the national camp. After a slew of tryouts from December through last July, Savage was only one of three players asked to commit early to the national team.
Savage checks an opponent to the ice in a game earlier this year. Courtesy photo
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Scott Savage keeps an eye out for the offensive rush while playing for the LA Selects. Courtesy photo
The commitment to play for the development program will lend Savage an experience unfamiliar to many top-tier athletes in other sports. It’s also one that will pull him away from his family, home and friends. “I’ll end up going to a high school in Michigan and I’m pretty sure that I’ll be graduating from there—it’ll be just me moving out,” Savage said. “Sure I will miss home, and will come home for Christmas, but I’ll also get to go on two overseas trips while playing. Only three kids have committed to the team so far, so it’s a pretty big deal.” He’ll also be leaving behind his LA Selects teammates—a club team based in Lakewood. “The core of us have been together for four years now, and we’re going into our fifth,” Savage said. “While I’ve been playing there, we’ve won two national championships, and took second in this year’s national championship as we lost in the final in overtime on April 11—my birthday.” Savage and the rest of his teammates practice four times a week in Lakewood and play anywhere from 80 to 85 games from September through April, with at least half of their games out of state. It’s been a commitment that Savage and the rest of his family know is paying off. “Hockey’s starting to get bigger [in California] and the different programs are starting to produce better players. You see it in guys like Emerson Etem (18, Anaheim Ducks, from Long Beach) and Beau Bennett (18, Pittsburgh
Penguins, from Gardena)—two players that were picked in the first round of this year’s NHL draft,” Savage said. “I love how it’s a quick game and it’s got that physical angle to it that gets a good adrenaline rush going. And not many people from Southern California can say they play ice hockey.” And what about the commitment to Boston College? The university has offered Savage a full-ride scholarship. “I always really hoped that I was going to end up in Boston,” Savage said. “I love the city, and really like the cross-town rivalry between Boston College, Boston University, Northeastern and Harvard. I like the fact that I’ll live 15 minutes away from four different colleges. It’s got a great atmosphere, you get to play in a tournament called the Bean Pot, which is held on the first two Mondays in February. It’s a tournament for the four schools, at the TD Garden in Boston where the Bruins and Celtics play. It’s really a fun and exciting tournament. I’ve never been, but I’m excited to go this year.” Despite the excitement surrounding his two recent commitments, Savage does find there are elements of his decision that are hard to overcome and equally hard for some to really understand. “It’s definitely a tough balance,” he said. “I’ll do homework in the car, and I’m usually up late studying and just staying focused. I’ve sacrificed a lot in terms of hanging out with friends and stuff, but it’s obviously paid off. I missed 30 days of school last year as a freshman and most teachers are pretty understanding, but some and a lot of other people really don’t understand why that happens, or my purpose in the sport or what level I’m at.” Initially transplants from the Lake Arrowhead area, the Savage family moved to San Clemente when Scott was four years old. And Scott said he’s been playing the sport for quite some time. “I’ve been playing hockey for 11 years now,” Savage said. “I first started playing at a roller hockey rink and then started playing ice hockey when I was about nine or 10.” The rest of his family are proud to pay witness to Scott’s early success. “There’s a lot of financial responsibility involved,” said Stacy Savage, Scott’s mother. “We’ve all driven long hours on the road traveling, and his little brother has sacrificed a lot of his own time to go on trips or out to the rink on weekends. But it’s all been an incredible ride and a lot of fun. We’ve seen places and traveled more than we would have if he decided to play soccer or baseball, so it’s all been really worth it. It will just be sad to see him go—that will be the hard part.” Flying around the ice on defense requires a lot of great skill and sheer athleticism. “I’d say my greatest strengths right now are my game sense and vision on the ice,” Savage said. “I go for physical play, love to hit and have good offensive ability in that I can join the rush and produce offensive chances. Right now, I need to work on putting on more weight—I mean I’m eating like 4,000 to 5,000 calories a day, so it’s hard. I also have been working on my core strength because that’s a key component in hockey. Well, working on that and skating too.” Savage regularly takes in skating and shooting practice at Shoot 2 Score, 991 Calle Amanecer in San Clemente. His skating coach is Kelly Askew and his shooting coach is Craig Lyons. Savage reports a 3.8 GPA and plans on taking both the SAT and ACT sometime either during or after his junior year. SC www.sanclementetimes.com
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ACNE/PROBLEM SKIN Proderma 800 S. El Camino Real Ste. 205
949.498.9007
ACUPUNCTURE Clemente Acupuncture acudoc333@aol.com
949.234.9857
Air conditioning All Season Air 949.579.0741 allseasonair@gmail.com, www.allseasonair.net DC Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioning www.dcplumbing.net 949.365.9044 Oasis Air Conditioning & Heating 949.420.1321 www.oasisair.com Orange Coast Plumbing 949.361.1511 www.orangecoastplumbing.net
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949.492.8070
CARPET CLEANING Pete McKenzie Carpet Cleaning San Clemente
949.492.5370
Anaheim Carpet & Flooring 949.366.6564 1046 Calle Recodo, Ste. I, www.anaheimcarpet.net
CATERING Carbonara Trattoria 949.366.1040 111 Avenida Del Mar # B, www.carbonara.com
Cheese Shop The Cellar 949.492.3663 156 Ave. Del Mar, www.thecellarsite.com
Children’s Clothing
COMPUTER REPAIR & SERVICES
The Gibbs Law Firm, APC 949.492.3350 110 E Avenida Palizada, Ste. 201, www.gibbslaw.com Serrate Law 949.429.8107 630 S. El Camino Real, Ste. A, serrate@cox.net
Auto Wrecking San Clemente Truck & Auto Wrecking 1520 Avenida de la Estrella, Ste. B, 949.492.6121 www.sanclementeautowrecking.com
BABY & CHILDREN’S GEAR OC Tykes 949.429.1714 201 N. El Camino Real, www.octykes.com
Blinds
CONCRETE Costa Verde Landscape License#: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) www.costaverdelandscaping.com
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BOOKS Village Book Exchange 99 Avenida Serra
949.492.1114
Mary Kay Cosmetics www.marykay.com/madams2
949.248.2868
Dentists
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BUSINESS COMPUTER SERVICE, REPAIR Arcadia Electric 949.361.1045
CARPET Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 638 Camino de los Mares, Ste. G-105, www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com
INTERIOR MAKEOVERS & STAGING Casa Verde Homes www.casaverdehomes.com
949.212.5800
Junk Removal
Timothy C. Metcalf, Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Green Dump Truck www.wfadvisors.com/tim.metcalf 949.862.1250 www.greendumptruck.com
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949.697.4517
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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
Mantels Mostly Mantels 114 Calle de Los Molinos, Ste. C, www.mostlymantels.com
949.498.8778
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 949.498.7700 312 Avenida De La Estrella
MATTRESSES South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 109 Calle de los Molinos, www.southcoastfurniture.com
MOLD REMOVAL
South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 109 Calle de los Molinos, Jarvis Restoration -24/7 949.362.5388 www.southcoastfurniture.com 1393 Calle Avanzado, www.jarvisrestoration.com
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SC Rider Supply 949.388.0521 Custom Carpentry, Concrete Framing & Finish Ike Soffes 949.363.3087 520 S. El Camino Real, www.scridersupply.com
HOME LOANS Coldwell Banker Home Loans - 949.307.7982 nmls#261832. Tom Fashing, Mortgage Advisor, tom.fashing@mortgagefamily.com
MUSIC LESSONS Janet Poth - Violin & Viola 949.922.6388 413 Calle Pueblo, janpoth@aol.com
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South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 109 Calle de los Molinos, David Miller - Wonderful Windows 949.369.7263 www.southcoastfurniture.com www.wonderfulwindows.com
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Jon B. Marashi, General & Cosmetic 949.493.9311 Curbside Pet & House Sitting 949.369.5074 San Clemente, dalmatian.love@cox.net 647 Camino de los Mares, Ste. 209, BOUTIQUES www.drmarashi.com 949.492.7140 Insurance Salon Zinnia & Lifestyle Boutique 949.429.2020 Ronald Trosper, DDS 145 Ave Del Mar, www.downtownsanclemente.com AVI Commercial Insurance 949.940.1856 641 Camino de los Mares, Ste. A 110, 200 S. Ola Vista, www.aviinsurance.com www.salonzinnia.com ELECTRICAL
OC - IT 949.488.0029 970 Calle Negocio, www.oc-it.com
INTERIOR DESIGN Norma Mardian Interior Design 949.492.6271 www.nminteriordesign.com
Environment 1st Exterminating, Inc. 949.218.1111 JewelerS 2340 S. El Camino Real, #13, Paradise Jewelers 949.361.4367 www.freetermitereports.com 808 N. El Camino Real, www.paradisejewelers.com
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All Season Air 949.579.0741 San Clemente Computer & Network Services daniel@sanclementecomputer.com 949.276.1581 allseasonair@gmail.com, www.allseasonair.net Sano Computers 949.492.2179 Oasis Air Conditioning & Heating 949.420.1321 www.sanocomputers.com www.oasisair.com Solution Tek-nologies 949.400.0080 Orange Coast Plumbing 949.361.1511 San Clemente, www.solutiontek-nologies.com www.orangecoastplumbing.net
B Construction 949.481.8444 Bankruptcy Attorneys 1046 Calle Recodo, Ste. I, www.bconstruction.net The Cooper Company General Contractor The Gibbs Law Firm, APC 949.492.3350 License #B 638754, 949.361.2538 110 E Avenida Palizada, Ste. 201, www.gibbslaw.com www.biffcooperconstruction.com Dunham Construction, Inc. 949.492.7100 Beauty Supply License #450880, www.dunhamconstruction.net Del Mar Beauty Supply 949.492.8180 Hutton Construction 949.492.2808 150 Avenida Del Mar, Ste D, www.delmarbeauty.com www.brucehuttonconstruction.com San Clemente Window Fashions www.sc-wf.com
Lange & Minnott 1401 N. El Camino Real, Ste. 109
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South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 Mac & Madi 949.366.6226 109 Calle de los Molinos, 203 Avenida Del Mar, www.macandmadi.com www.southcoastfurniture.com Petit Bonhomme 949.361.3651 147 Avenida Del Mar, Appliances Services & Repairs www.shoppetitbonhomme.com ASAP Appliance Service 949.361.7713 CHIROPRACTORS 3200 Legendario, www.asapapplianceservice.com Dr. R. Tyler Johnson DC, Chiropractic Center ART CLASSES 1401 N. El Camino Real, Ste. 103, 949.498.6440 www.chiropracticcenteronline.com Sidestreet Gallery Mary’s Art Classes 205 Ave Cabrillo, 949.492.7244 Commercial Real Estate www.DowntownSanClemente.com Doug Echelberger ART GALLERIES First Team Real Estate 949.498.7711 San Clemente Art Association 949.492.7175 407 W. El Camino Real, www.echelberger.com 100 N. Calle Seville, www.scartgallery.com
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www.arcadiaelectric.com 949.218.8022 Gallagher Electric 949.412.6602 The Home & Garden Stylist/ Vignettes of Refinement P.O. Box 986, www.gallagher-electric.com San Clemente, www.vignettesofrefinement.com Rooms With A View - One-Day Makeover Entertainment Using Existing Furnishings 949.492.8566 DJ Services 949.874.2540 www.roomswithavu.com KilltheTreble@yahoo.com
Optometry
San Clemente Optometry, David J. Nota, OD 224 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.2029 www.sanclementeoptometry.com Seaside Eyecare 949.493.2269 638 Camino De Los Mares, #A120, www.seasideeyecare.com
PAINTING KC Painting & Decorating 949.388.6829 www.bringcolorintoyourlife.com Mission Viejo Painting 949.922.0238 2164 Via Aguila, www.talegaviejopainting.com
Periodontics & Dental Implants Dr. Alice P. Moran, DMD 949.361.4867 (GUMS) 1001 Avenida Pico, Ste. K, www.moranperio.com
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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
SCREENS
949.246.3835
Pet Grooming VIP Pet Spa 949.492.7473 810 S. El Camino Real, www.vippetspa.com
Pet SITTING Curbside Pet & House Sitting 949.369.5074 San Clemente, dalmatian.love@cox.net Mike’s Pet Care 949.246.3835 www.mikespetcare.com PAWS-itively Pet Care 949.683.2033 San Clemente
PET SUPPLIES Pet Treasures 949.493.7297 653 Camino de los Mares, Suite 100, www.theyellowbone.com
PHARMACIES Sea View Pharmacy 949.496.0123 665 Camino De Los Mares #101, www.seaviewpharmacy.com The Medicine Shoppe 949.492.1050 1001 S. El Camino Real
PHOTOGRAPHY Memories Of Me Photos wwwmemoriesofmephotos.com
949.361.0680
PIZZA Izza Neapolitan Pizzeria 949.248.4925 376 Camino de Estrella, www.izzapizzeria.com
PLUMBING A to Z Leak Detection 949.499.4464 1218 Puerta del Sol, www.atozleakdetection.com Bill Metzger Plumbing 949.492.3558 1218 Puerta del Sol, www.billmetzgerplumbing.com DC Plumbing & Air Conditioning, Inc. www.dcplumbing.net 949.365.9044 Mission Plumbing & Heating 949.492.4303 1100 S. El Camino Real, www.missionplumbingandheating.com Orange Coast Plumbing 949.361.1511 www.orangecoastplumbing.net San Clemente Plumbing 949.366.2691 647 Camino de los Mares, Ste. 108, www.sanclementeplumbing.com
POOL/SPA SERVICE & REPAIR
PSYCHIATRY
949.498.9412
SECONDHAND THRIFT SHOP New Addition to our team Nick Goebel Your Full Service Plumbing Company Serving San Clemente For 35 Years 949.492.4303 Lic# 950079
South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 109 Calle de los Molinos, www.southcoastfurniture.com
Surf Lessons
Psychologists
Study with Stacy www.studywithstacy.com
949.632.1176
Vacuums Nic’s Vacuum & Small Appliance 949.492.4747 216 Ave. Del Mar, www.nicsvacuum.com
VETERINARIANS Pacific Coast Veterinary Hospital 949.429.1555 1242 Puerta Del Sol, www.pacificcoastveterinary.com
WATER DAMAGE Jarvis Restoration -24/7 949.362.5388 1393 Calle Avanzado, www.jarvisrestoration.com
WAXING
Smooth Waxing SURF CAMPS 418 N. El Camino Real #D, Aloha Beach Camp 949.481.7222 www.smoothwaxingsalon.com 647 Camino de los Mares, www.alohabeachcamp.net WEBSITE DESIGN
949.481.7222 Manny Tau, Psy.D., PSY14892 800.865.0367 Aloha Beach Camp 647 Camino de los Mares, www.alohabeachcamp.net 300 S. El Camino Real, Ste. 218, www.drtau.com
949.369.1307
San Clemente Website Design 949.246.8345 www.sanclementewebsitedesign.com
WINDOW CLEANING
Greg’z Pristine Window Cleaning & 949.294.7852 SURF SCHOOLS Real Estate X-Mas Light Installation San Clemente Surf School 949.334.7649 Wonderful Windows Altera Real Estate - “Sandy & Rich” 949.369.7263 www.sandyandrich.com 949.293.3236 www.sanclementesurflessons.com www.wonderfulwindows.com Antonio Fiorello, Forté Realty Group 949.842.3631 WINDOW COVERINGS TERMITES San Clemente, www.forterealtygroup.com 949.496.1926 949.361.2500 Designer’s Magic Flooring Casa Verde Homes - Simon Wilson 949.212.5800 Colony Termite Control 638 Camino de los Mare, Ste. G-105, 1402 Calle Alcazar, www.colonytermite.com www.casaverdehomes.com Century 21 O.M.A 949.492.5413 Environment 1st Exterminating, Inc. 949.218.1111 www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com San Clemente Window Fashions 949.498.9515 2340 S. El Camino Real, #13, 229 Avenida Del Mar, www.c21oma.com www.sc-wf.com Coldwell Banker – Michael Anthony 949.370.3590 www.freetermitereports.com The Termite Guy -Termite & Pest Control michaelanthony@coldwellbanker.com, Wine Bar 106 W. Canada Ave., 949.940.1010 www.michaelanthonyrealtor.com The Cellar 949.492.3663 www.877termite.com Doug Echelberger First Team Real Estate 156 Ave. Del Mar, www.thecellarsite.com 407 W. El Camino Real, 949.498.7711 Troubled Teens Wine Shop & Wine Tasting www.echelberger.com 949.940.6068 San Clemente Wine Company Prue Putnins- Regency Real Estate 949.366.1984 Pacific Quest 949.429.7076 www.thetalegateam.com, www.HomesByPrue.com mark@pacificquest.org, www.pacificquest.org 212 ½ Avenida Del Mar, www.scwinecompany.com Steve Smith 949.632.8139 Olympian Altera DCP, ssmithsurfer@msn.com Tarbell Realtors - The Metcalfs 949.533.5999 1001 Avenida Pico, www.Metcalf4Homes.com
Real Estate Attorneys The Gibbs Law Firm, APC 949.492.3350 110 E Avenida Palizada, Ste. 201, www.gibbslaw.com
Remodel Casa Verde Homes 949.212.5800 License # B 906391, www.casaverdehomes.com Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 638 Camino de los Mare, Ste. G-105, www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com Finish Builders 949.492.1084 nesaanderson@cox.net, www.finishbuilders.com
Restaurants
Café Calypso 949.366.9386 Radiant Pool & Spa Service 949.290.5616 114 Avenida Del Mar #4 Carbonara Trattoria 949.366.1040 www.radiantpoolservice.com SC Pool Techs 949.235.1261 111 Avenida Del Mar # B, www.carbonara.com Fisherman’s Restaurant & Bar 949.498.6390 www.fixmypoolnow.com 611 Avenida Victoria, www.fishermansrestaurant.com PRINTING Izza Neapolitan Pizzeria 949.248.4925 Printing OC 949.388.4888 376 Camino de Estrella, www.izzapizzeria.com 27134 Paseo Espada #B 203, www.printingoc.com The Cellar 949.492.3663 156 Ave. Del Mar, www.thecellarsite.com Medical Concierge 949.387.6210 647 Camino de los Mares, Ste. 230, www.detoxall.us
TUTORING
Sure-Fit Screens www.surefitscreens.com
Pet Care Mike’s Pet Care www.mikespetcare.com
SALONS Salon Bamboo 949.361.3348 150 Avenida Del Mar, Ste. A, www.salonbamboo.com Salon Bleu 949.366.2060 207 S. El Camino Real, www.scsalonbleu.com Sanctuary Salon & Spa 949.429.5802 1041 Avenida Pico, Ste. B, www.sanctuarytalega.com
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949.498.6204
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SC Open set for September The SC Open, presented by the Friends of San Clemente Beaches, Parks and Recreation, will be held September 18-19. This year will feature the 10th Annual Skate Contest and the 3rd Annual Surf Contest. The contest supports skate and surf athletes in Southern California, while raising funds and awareness for the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Foundation. Those who attend can look forward to the Skateboard Contest on Saturday, September 18, at the Ralph’s Skate Park, 241 Avenida La Pata, and the Surf Contest on Sunday, September 19, on the North Side of the San Clemente Pier. Athletes are encouraged to compete in both contests and recognized for their talent in both sports. Over 3,000 spectators are expected to attend the contests at both the beach and skate park in support of the athletes, and to enjoy the activities and competition. The contest caters to future professional athletes and recent X Games gold medalist Ryan Sheckler even competed in the inaugural skate contest. To design a sponsor package that achieves your marketing goals, contact Don Kindred, Event Coordinator for the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Foundation at 949.492.8981, Peggy Lacayo, Recreation Coordinator, at 949.361.8358 or 949.289.3707 or lacayop@ sanclemente.org, or Nate Moser, Recreation Specialist, at 949.361.8245 or 949.289.3824 or mosern@sanclemente.org.
Harney and O’Callaghan are tops at Senior Golf Championships The San Clemente Men’s Golf Club had its Senior Golf Championships August 18 and 20 at the San Clemente Municipal Golf Course. Dan Harney was the first overall gross winner with a 145, while Bob O’Callaghan was the first overall net winner with a 132. Both men took home $200 as their prize. Other winners are as follows: “A” Flight (ages 55 through 63): Dan Harney (first gross), Hector Amaya (first net, 137, $130), Derek Duesler (second place, 141, $100), Mike Garner (third, 142, $75), Bob Doubleday (fourth, 143, $60), Noel Murchet (won playoff on card-net 35 on last nine holes, fifth, 144, $50), Don Edler (had net 36 on card, sixth, 144, $40) and Ken Hintz (had 39 on card, seventh, 144, $30); “B” Flight (ages 64 through 68): Rick Divel (first gross, 151, $130), Bob Austin (first net, 133, $130), Ken Winkler (second place, 140, $100), Bill Ryan (won playoff on car-net 35 on last nine holes, third, 141, $75), Richard Johnson (had net 39 on card, fourth, 141, $60), Earl Doble (fifth, 142, $50), Doug Barr (sixth, 143, $40) and Larry Hanes (seventh, 144, $30); “C” Flight (ages 69 through 76): Gary Klasse (first gross, 155, $130), Bob O’Callaghan (won overall net, first net), Richard Ostoich (second place, 136, $100), Jerry Martinez (won playoff of card-net 37 on last nine holes, third, 138, $75), Jack Wilson (had net 38 on card, fourth, 138, $60), Bill Rose (fifth, 142, $50), Frank Schneider (sixth, 144, $40) and Tom Colt (seventh, 145, $30); “D” Flight (ages 77 through 86): Wally Short (shot an 82 bettering his age by four shots, first gross, 169, $130), John McMahon (President Cup champion also, first net, 141, $130), Jack Chell (won playoff on card-net 37 on last nine holes, second place, 142, $100), Ron McIntyre (had 38 on card, third, 142, $75), San Thorndyke (fourth, 143, $60), Ben Molina (fifth, 146, $50), Ted Fisher (sixth, 147, $40) and Gene O’Brien (seventh, 148, $30).
YOUTH SOCCER Jaime Arroyo Soccer Camp Coming Up The second half of the Jaime Arroyo Soccer Camp will run August 25-27 at Forster Ranch Park #6 in San Clemente. Jaime Arroyo Soccer Academy camps provide players ages 7-16 the opportunity to substantially increase foot speed and agility, improve ball striking with more power and accuracy, improve mental focus and confidence for faster decision making, and master the moves needed to play at all skill levels in a fun/positive environment. Camp curriculum runs daily from 9 a.m. to noon and costs $100 per camper and includes a camp shirt. For registration info, visit www.jasocceracademy.com or call 949.291.2678.
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YOUTH VOLLEYBALL 949 Athletics to hold tryouts for 2010-11 season 949 Athletics invites players to tryout for the 2010-11 boys club volleyball team this season. Together, owners/coaches Brandon Taliaferro and Justin Deblasio have medaled 12 times in club and collegiate level play as both coaches and players. In 2009, Deblasio’s 18 team won the gold medal at the Junior Olympics and sent nine of 11 players to college on NCAA scholarships. In 949’s first season they also took the silver medal in the 15s division at Junior Olympics. Tryouts will be held at San Juan Capistrano Sports Park, 25925 Camino Del Avion, on Saturday, Sept. 11 and Sunday, Sept. 12. On September 11, 14 and under registration is from 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. with tryouts from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. On September 12, 15s and 16 and under registration is from 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. with tryouts from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. 17s and 18 and under registration will then go from 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. and tryouts are from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. An additional tryout will be held Wednesday at JSerra Catholic High School from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Players are required to bring proof of age and a registration form. A $25 tryout fee includes a 949 Quicksilver T-shirt. The rest of the coaching staff includes Brett Simpson, Andy Jaeckle, Brian McFarland, Jason Migeot and Tom Beard. Former players and guests include McKay Smith (Long Beach State), Chase Frishman (USCD), Austin D’Amore (UCI), Dane Worley (UCLA), Noah Davisson and Grasyon Overman—both of OSU. For more information call Justin at 949.374.2890, Brandon at 310.940.7994, or visit www.949vb.com. SCVC Los Cab Volleyball Club will have Boys Tryouts SCVC Los Cab Volleyball Club will have boys tryouts on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010. All Tryouts will be at Los Caballeros Racquet and Sports Club, 17272 Newhope Street, Fountain Valley, 92708. The tryout fee is $25 and players can pre-register at www.scvcloscab.com. Teams and times are as follows: SCVC Los Cab 14-1, 13-1, 12-1 and “Los Cab Diggers,” ages eight to 14, sign-in at 9 a.m. with tryout from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.; SCVC Los Cab 14 & Under coaches are Tyler Caldwell & Dustin Avol; 14/13/12: All practices at Los Cab Gym Monday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; First practice will be Monday, September 20; Los Cab Diggers: All practices at Los Cab Gym on Sundays from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.; First practice is Sunday, October 3; SCVC Los Cab 15-1, 16-1 will have sign-in at 11 a.m. with tryout from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; SCVC Los Cab 15-1 coach is Colleen McFaul (Caldwell); SCVC Los Cab 16-1 coach is Kelly Caldwell; group assistant is Matt Boice; All practices are at Los Cab Gym Monday and Wednesday from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. or 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; First practice is Monday September 20.; SCVC Los Cab 17-1, 18-1 will have sign-in at 1 p.m. with tryout from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.; SCVC Los Cab 17-1 coach is Tim Johnson; SCVC Los Cab 18-1 coach is Tim May; group assistant is Matt Boice; All practices are at Los Cab Gym Monday and Wednesday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. or 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; First practice is Monday, September
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20. Make-up tryouts will be Tuesday, September 7 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, September 12 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. For more information, e-mail scvcloscab@gmail.com or call 714.655.6905. Laguna Beach Volleyball Club invites boys for tryouts The Laguna Beach Volleyball Club (LBVBC) will be holding a tryout for the 2010-2011 fall/winter boys volleyball club season on Saturday, September 11 at 10 a.m. at LBVBC facility. Registration forms will be handed out at the first practice. The September practice schedule is as follows: Sept 11 from 10 a.m. to noon (try out); fee $25 (try out fee will be waved when joined club); September 15 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.; September 18 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.; September 22 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.; September 25 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.; Sept 29 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.; and October 2 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. If players miss the tryout for any reason, they can attend practices to make it up. Overall, the cost is $1,300 for the semester which runs September 11 through January 17, and will include all practices (35 practices= 70 hours), tournament fees, USA VB registration fee, coaching/stipend, sweat top, board shorts, uniforms, back pack, and facility. The cost is $850 if a player wishes just to practice or train with the team. The play/tournament schedule until January 17, 2011 is as follows: Saturday, Nov. 13, 18/16 Optional; Saturday, Nov. 20, 18/16 Qualifying; Sunday, Nov. 21, 18/16 Qualifying; Saturday, Dec. 4, 18/16 SAT Points; December 11-12 (two days), 18/16/14 Boys Holiday Classic; Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011 18/16/14 Points; January 15-17, 2011 (three days), 18/17/16/15/14 Juniors Boys Invitational. LBVBC is located at 27637 Forbes Rd., Laguna Niguel. More information is available at 949.582.0122, by visiting www.lbvbc.com or emailing michael@lbvbc.com. Boys and Girls Club set for volleyball sign-ups The Boys & Girls Club of the South Coast Area, located in San Clemente at 1304 Calle Valle (Bonito Canyon Park), is holding sign-ups for their 2010 Volleyball League Monday through Friday, September 20 to 24, from noon to 8 p.m. at the club. The Boys & Girls Club’s Volleyball League is a program that stresses participation and sportsmanship while giving kids the opportunity to be part of a team where they can increase their athletic skills, gain confidence, receive recognition and have fun. All league divisions are co-ed as follows: Ages 7-9; ages 10-11; ages 12-15. Division age is based on the age of the player as of October 1, 2010. Cost of participation in the volleyball league is $65 for current members and $95 for non-members (includes a $30 annual membership at the Club). The volleyball league season runs from October 4 through December 9. Each team will practice and play their games on the same night as follows: 7-9 year olds on Wednesdays; 10-11 year olds on Tuesdays (and Mondays if needed); 12-15 year olds on Thursdays. Practices and games will be held between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the club. No practices or games will be held on Saturdays or Sundays. For more information, call 949.492.0376 or visit www.BeGreatSanClemente.org.
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SCOOP ON THE LOCAL SURF COMMUNITY
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Grom of the Week Kirra Connolly Age: 13, Shorecliffs Middle School This fall Kirra Connolly will try out for her third year as a member of the surf team at Shorecliffs, where she is also a straight-A student. This up-and-coming shortboarder plans to add to her contest experience by competing in the WSA Championship Tour this season. Kirra’s surfing has definitely improved due to her daily—sometimes three times daily—sessions at south San Clemente beach breaks this summer. The practice paid off at the recent San Clemente Ocean Festival Groms Rule Surf Contest where Kirra took first place in Girls 12-14 Shortboard. When asked about her future plans for surfing, Kirra said she likes to keep her focus closer to the present. “I want Photo by Jim Laurent to keep surfing for my entire life and if the possibility of a pro career presents itself, I’ll go for it,” said Kirra. “For now I’m content to practice, do contests and just enjoy it for what it is. My main goal is to have fun and take my surfing to the next level—more vertical on my turns, throwing more spray and surfing on rail.” She also plays club soccer for San Clemente United and is hoping to be a dual-sport athlete (surf and soccer) in high school. Kirra says surfing has always been a part of her life and always will be. “I’ve grown up by the beach and remember trying to stand up on a boogie board when I was really little,” she said. “My dad’s a surfer and I have always wanted to be like him.” —AS
Stars of the Starfish
SURF RESULTS
Local surfers shine at Volcom VQS Starfish Surf Series event By Andrea Swayne San Clemente Times
PRO-AM: 1. Ryan Carlson, $500.00; 2. Teddy Navarro; 3. Alex Gullet; 4. Chase Newsom; 5. Cole Moody (Dana Point); 6. Erik Heimstaedt. JUNIORS: 1. Ian Crane, $250.00 (San Clemente); 2. Colin Moran; 3. Martin Jeri; 4. Ian Simmons (San Clemente); 5. Jared Cassidy; 6. Andrew Jacobson. GROM: 1. Taylor Clark; 2. Colt Ward (San Clemente); 3. Griffin Colapinto (San Clemente); 4. Justin Croteau; 5. Kanoa Igarashi; 6. Brady Ruyschaert. GIRLS: 1. Jenna Balester; 2. Sarah Taylor; 3. Kulia Doherty (San Clemente); 4. Lani Doherty (San Clemente); 5. Shelby Detmers; 6. Heather Jordan.
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he Volcom VQS Totally Crustaceous Tour kicked off on August 21 with the first contest of the Starfish Series (the Orange County regional division) at the Huntington Beach Pier. The winners’ podium of every division in the contest saw either a San Clemente or Dana Point surfer representing. Dana Point’s Cole Moody battled it out in the Pro/Am division with the likes of pro surfer Teddy Navarro to bring home a very respectable fifth place finish. San Clemente surfers claimed a third of the six finalist spots in the other three main divisions—Groms, Girls and Juniors. Up-andcoming shortboarders Colt Ward (second) and Griffin Colapinto (third) were hot on the heels of the winner, Encinitas’ Taylor Clark in Groms and sisters Kulia and Lani Doherty took third and fourth, respectively, in Girls. Ian Simmons landed in fourth place in Juniors, behind the big local winner of the day, Ian Crane, who dominated to bring home the win and a check for $250 from prize sponsor, Muscle Milk. New this year, the 10 and Under Squids Division—where everyone’s a winner—saw one of San Clemente’s youngest rippers Kade Matson bravely conquer his first, rude introduction to the pier pilings. SC
UPCOMING EVENTS
Clockwise from top left: San Clemente’s Ian Crane goes big at the Volcom VQS Starfish Surf Series Event No. 1 on August 21 at the Huntington Beach pier. Photo by McDaniel/GromMag.com Ian Crane takes home the top prize. Photo by Kenny Morris Ian Crane sets up to go big off the top. Photo by Kenny Morris
Surf for the Sea
14th annual contest set for September 11 and 12 By Andrea Swayne San Clemente Times
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AND UPCOMING EVENTS Volcom VQS Starfish Surf Series Event No. 1 August 21, 2010 Huntington Beach, Pier
urf for the Sea has been a longstanding Southern California tradition. The contest, now in its 14th year, is held in memory of late local surfers Harry Bennett, Steve Leighton, Tore Bonura, Chuck “Clubber” Hundley, Banning Capps, Court Overin, John Craven, Midget Smith and Casey Williams. This year’s event is set for Saturday, September 11 and 12 at the south side of the Oceanside Pier. A portion of the proceeds go to support the Surfrider Foundation San Diego Chapter and other environmental organizations. “Surf for the Sea will also consider making a donation to
other nonprofit organizations that support a positive image for our surfing youth,” said Contest Director Carolyn Krammer. “We are also very excited that MTV will be filming a final scene of an episode of the TV series MADE for a few hours during the contest.” The entry fee is $40 for amateur and $80 for the Pro/Am division and trophies will be awarded in 14 divisions. Competitors receive an event t-shirt, Johnny Manana’s catered lunch and a chance at the opportunity raffle. Raffle prizes include surfboards, wetsuits and other surf industry provided goods. A beach cleanup—a Surf for the Sea tradition—is a big part of the event each year as a part of the environmental awareness
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message the contest promotes. Entry blanks are available online at www. surfridersd.org, www.surfwsa.org, and www. seasister.com . For event information or to find out how to become a sponsor, contact contest director Carolyn Krammer at 760.439.0863 or email carolnoceanside@cs.com. 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.
August 28-29: Surfing America Prime, Event No. 1, Camp Pendleton, DMJ’s August 28-29: NSSA Southwest Conference Explorer, Event No. 1, Huntington Beach, Pier September 4-5: Southwest Conference Explorer, Event No. 2, Huntington Beach, 9th Street September 1112: NSSA Southwest Conference Open, Event No. 1, Huntington Beach, Pier September 25-26: WSA Gatorade Championship Tour, Event No.2, Carlsbad, Ponto September 2526: NSSA Southwest Conference Open, Event No. 2, Oceanside, South Jetty September 25: Dale Velzy Surf Classic and Luau, Dana Point, Doheny State Beach
Surf ForecasT Water temp: 59-63˚F Water visibility and conditions: San Clemente: Diving is closed due to high surf and hazardous conditions; Catalina: 15-25’ Fair-Good Remarks: Heavy surge and low visibility as solid Southern Hemi energy prevails through the weekend. Short range: South groundswell holds on Thursday. Good Southern Hemi breaks see surf in the shoulder-head high+ zone, with sets running 1-2’+ overhead for top exposures. Conditions are mostly clean early and looking good. Long range: Our current South swell fades Friday as some new South Southern Hemi energy moves in, keeping good exposures in shoulderhead high+ surf through the weekend. Local NW windswell looks to build over the weekend for peakier conditions at the beach breaks. Conditions look favorable, stay tuned.
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