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Two for Trestles

Meet San Clemente activists Jerry Collamer and Ed Schlegel, central figures in the ‘Save Trestles, Stop the Toll Road’ battle E Y E O N S C / PAG E 6

San Clemente activists Jerry Collamer, right, and Ed Schlegel were central figures in the grassroots effort to stop toll road and save Trestles. Photo by Heidi Mefferd

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LOCAL NEWS & IN-DEPTH REPORTING

SC S a n C le m e n te

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO Capistrano has launched a children’s book drive to unite members of its adopted 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment (1/11) deployed overseas with their children at bedtime. The “United Through Reading” program gives military men and women stationed overseas a chance to read bedtime stories to their kids. Through community donations, members of the 1/11 Marines will receive a children’s book and DVD, which is recorded while the Marine reads the book to his or her child. The DVD is then shipped home to the child to see at bedtime. The public is invited to help support its adopted Marines by donating a new or “gently” used children’s book, blank DVD or DVD mailer for the program. Donations can be dropped off in bins at City Hall, 32400 Paseo Adelanto, or at the city’s Community Center at 25925 Camino Del Avion beginning April 1.

DANA POINT

News

Next Door W hat ’s goin g on in our n e ig h b oring towns

The ban on swimming and surfing along a three-mile stretch from the Dana Point Harbor breakwater downcoast to the end of the park at Doheny State Beach, Capistrano County Beach and all of Capistrano Bay Community Beach (to the edge of Poche Beach) was lifted Monday after two consecutive days of testing in the acceptable range according to a notice from the Orange County Environmental Health Department. The sewage spill was caused when a 24-inch sewage pipeline belonging to the Santa Margarita District broke March 23 at around 4:15 p.m. The break occurred in a section of pipe at Tijeras Creek and Antonio Parkway according to Orange County Health Agency Program Manager Larry Honeybourne.

The initial spill volume estimate was 250,000 gallons but, at this point, 350,000 gallons were reportedly lost.

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What’s Up With...

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…Capistrano Unified Strife?

THE LATEST: A potential teacher’s strike in Capistrano Unified School District seemed to loom larger than ever over the school district this week, as trustees moved into a special meeting in which they were expected to impose a work contract that included a 3.7 percent pay cut and nine furlough days over the next two years, among other things.

Teachers had hoped for something closer to the recommendation of an independent fact-finder, which recommended increasing class sizes and a 1 percent pay cut, among other items.

WHAT’S NEXT: Trustees were due to meet in a special session at 6 p.m. Wednesday. A potential strike vote for teachers was expected when students returned to class after Spring break.

FIND OUT MORE: See the proposals and updates from Wednesday’s meeting at the Beyond the Blackboard blog at www.sanclementetimes.com —Jonathan Volzke

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…Hunt Endorsement?

THE LATEST: The union that represents more than 1,800 fully sworn deputies, investigators, and sergeants of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department and the District Attorney’s Bureau of Investigations has endorsed former San Clemente Chief of Police Services Bill Hunt in the 2010 sheriff’s election.

Hunt gained 50.24 percent of the vote, while Sheriff Sandra Hutchens, a Dana Point resident appointed to the post when former Sheriff Michael Carona resigned to fight corruption charges, garnered 26.7 percent.

Another challenger, Anaheim Police Deputy Chief Craig Hunter, received 12.02 percent, while 11.04 percent of the union members who voted suggested no endorsement.

“After serving in the United States Army after high school, Bill Hunt rose through the ranks of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, serving over 21 years within www.sanclementetimes.com

Students and parents at Palisades Elementary School in Capistrano Beach held signs on Wednesday morning in support of their teachers. Photo by Patricia Happy

the department’s divisions including jails, patrol, investigations, training, narcotics, gangs, SWAT, and management,” AOCDS PAC Chairman Thomas Dominguez said in a statement. “We believe he is strongly qualified and our membership supports his campaign.”

Hutchens, meanwhile, announced she was endorsed by the Orange County Taxpayers Association. “In the relatively short time since you were appointed to your present position, you quickly brought needed change to a department that had been found to be corrupt at the top,” said OC Taxpayer Association Secretary Reed Royalty in a letter announcing the endorsement, which also cited Hutchens’ “enthusiasm, decisive leadership and management skills.”

“We are convinced that Sheriff Hutchens shares OCTaxPac’s mission of making government fair, understandable, cost effective

and good for the economy.”

Josephy McStay, his wife, Summer and two children went missing on Feb. 4. According to authorities a surveillance tape from a neighbor’s house shows the family leaving that night. Then their Isuzu Trooper was found four days later in San Ysidro near the Mexican border. Since then, aerial drones have been dispatched, flyers have been distributed and authorities work tirelessly to find the missing family.

“I’ve never seen anything like this in over 35 years of experience in the business,” said Lt. Dennis Brugos of the San Diego Sheriff’s department. According to the department the family apparently left voluntarily to Mexico.

According to McStay’s brother, Michael, the new leads change the entire scenery of the family’s disappearance. “The San Diego sheriff’s department told me they found evidence that dated to Jan. 28 on their computer,” he said. “Someone used their computer and visited About.com to find out how to get the kids into Mexico without passports.”

Susan Blake, McStay’s mother, said she had a sense something was wrong before the family vanished. “Joe told me he wasn’t feeling good that day,” she said. “His equilibrium wasn’t right and I felt that something was wrong.”

Michael is also determined to find his brother, no matter what the cost is. “If I have to sell my business, I’ll do it,” he said. “I’ll go down to Mexico myself and find them if I have to.”

WHAT’S NEXT: Campaigning will continue to the 2010 election.

WHAT’S NEXT: The FBI has also joined forces with the sheriff’s department and will be briefed on Friday.

FIND OUT MORE: See www.aocds.org, www. billhuntforsheriff2010.com, www.sheriffsandrahutchens.com, www.hunterforsheriff.com —JV

FIND OUT MORE: Visit www.mcstayfamily. com for more information.

—Jamal Al-Sarraf

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… New Leads on the Missing McStay Family?

…California State Parks to Ban Smoking?

THE LATEST: New evidence has surfaced on the whereabouts of the disappearance of the McStay family, suggesting they may have planned to intentionally disappear in Mexico, authorities said.

THE LATEST: California State Assembly passed a bill, with a 42-27 vote, to ban smoking at state parks and beaches Monday, March 22.

Senate Bill 4, authored by Sen. Jenny Oropeza, (Cont. on page 4) April 1–7, 2010 • San Clemente Times • Page 3

Eye on SC (Cont. from page 3) will ban smoking at 278 California state parks and beaches and will create a fine of up to $100 for smoking violations. California lawmakers approved the bill in an attempt to reduce the amount of pollution cigarettes cause, to eliminate the health hazards of second-hand smoke, and to decrease the chance of wildfires.

State park superintendent, Rich Haydon, said that, locally, the ban would affect San Clemente and San Onofre State Beaches in San Clemente, as well as Doheny State Beach in Dana Point. As a compromise, smoking will not be banned in campsite and parking lot areas of California state parks and beaches.

WHAT’S NEXT: Senate must approve the bill, and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger must sign it before it can become a law. If the bill is signed into law, California will be the first state to ban smoking throughout the entirety of its state park system. If the bill is signed into law, other states are predicted to follow California’s lead and take similar action to ban smoking. The law will affect the following local parks: San Onofre State Beach, San Clemente State Beach and Doheny State Beach. The Governor hasn’t publicly voiced anything about the bill, but the author of the bill Sen. Jenny Oropeza is confident that it will pass.

FIND OUT MORE: www.parks.ca.gov —Heather Turney

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…I-5 HOV Lane Widening?

THE LATEST: The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) and Caltrans cohosted an I-5 HOV Lane Extension Project public meeting on Monday, March 29, at the Ole Hanson Fireside Room of the San Clemente Community Center. Those in attendance got a glimpse of the highway widening plan that would add a carpool lane in both directions on I-5 from San Juan Creek in San Juan Capistrano just past Avenida Pico in San Clemente. The project goals are to: provide continuity of the I-5 mainline carpool network within the project limits, reduce congestion on I-5 within the project limits and relieve local street congestion within interchange areas, on and off ramps and local intersections according to an OCTA and Caltrans public information sheet.

A total of four options were presented in graphic form at the meeting. Alternative 1 showed no project at all. Alternatives 2 and 3 showed the addition of carpool lanes with 4-foot buffers, or double-yellow lines.

And Alternative 4 showed the addition of a carpool lane with continuous access. The project would also add auxiliary lanes at three highway locations in an effort to make merging smoother.

WHAT’S NEXT: An Initial Study and Envi-

ronmental Assessment (IS/EA) are being prepared in order to comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

These reviews are slated to be ready as late as early next year, and a public hearing on the project is also set for early 2011. Right now the total cost of the project is estimated at $444 million. “This is just a ballpark figure,” Tresa Oliveri, Public Communications of External Affairs for OCTA, said. “Until we have more information on the project this number is very preliminary.” In 2006, Orange County voters renewed Measure M2, which allows for a half-cent sales tax to fund transportation improvements, of which $300 million is provided for this project.

FIND OUT MORE: For more information, log on to www.octa.net/I-5 or www.dot.ca.gov and stay tuned for updates.

—AS/DZ

On the Bubble Other topics making news this week Multi-car Crash Causes Lane/Offramp Closures on I-5 and Presidio: California Highway Patrol responded to reports of multiple collisions on the I-5 freeway at Avenida Presidio in San Clemente shortly after noon Friday, March 26. Three people sustained moderate to critical injuries and were transported to Mission Hospital.

According to Fire Captain/Public Informa-

tion Officer Greg McKeown of the Orange County Fire Authority, a total of 16 OCFA firefighters and three ambulances responded.

“A black BMW involved sustained the most damage,” said Captain McKeown. “OCFA personnel extricated the driver, a female, from the wreckage with the Jaws of Life. She was transported to Mission Hospital with critical injuries. The male passenger was also transported to Mission Hospital with moderate injuries. A female driver of a white Chevy Malibu was also taken to the hospital with moderate injuries.”

NRC set for more inspections at SONGS: Southern California Edison (SCE) officials and inspectors of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) met Wednesday at the Dana Point Double Tree Guest Suites to discuss performance results for San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) Units 2 and 3. The meeting provided the public with an opportunity to witness open dialogue between members from each organization as well as a forum for discussion following each presentation. In their assessment, the NRC did find that SONGS is operating safely, however, there is a decline in performance that has continued since their 2008 assessment. They touched on Corrective Action Program problems, continuing problems in human performance, the perception of the lack of communication between employees and management, the recent Chilling Effect Letter, and their plans for further inspection in 2010.

• San Clemente, Other Cities to Send Anti-Radiation Pills: The public will soon receive by mail information about the upcoming Potassium Iodide distribution program, which provides Potassium Iodide (KI) free of charge to people who live and work in San Juan Capistrano, Dana Point and San Clemente. This public outreach program is being implemented as a precautionary measure in the unlikely event of an emergency at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS). KI is an over-the-counter medication that can be used to protect the human thyroid gland from radioactive iodine. KI is not an “anti-radiation” pill and should only be taken when directed to do so by public health officials. KI only protects the human thyroid gland and doesn’t protect other areas of the body. It’s only used as a secondary measure: Evacuation and sheltering are the most effective measures to protect the human body during a high-level radioactive release. In 2003, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) made a supply of KI available to all states with Nuclear Power Plants. Twenty-two of the 34 eligible states - including California - accepted the supply.

The KI was distributed by mail through a one-time program in 2003. This KI supply recently expired. In late 2009, a new supply of KI was made available to the states by the NRC. The cities of San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente and Dana Point have determined that a mail program was the best way to reach residents and businesses. KI is recommended to be included in emergency supply kits. The distribution notice the public will receive contains a self-addressed, postage-paid postcard. Families and businesses that would like to receive the KI can fill out the postcard and return it by April 30, 2010. KI will be mailed to the requestor’s address within 4-6 weeks of receipt of postcard. KI is also available online at thyrosafe.com and iostat.com and can be purchased in some local pharmacies without a doctor’s prescription. In addition, in the unlikely event of an emergency at SONGS, KI will be made available at the reception center at the Orange County Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa.

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City and Community Calendar

Easter Eggstravaganza

Afterschool Club

7:30 p.m. Inspiring service of music and recitation of God’s word featuring one of Bach’s Passion of St. Matthew at St. Andrew’s by-the-sea Church. 2001 Calle Frontera, 949) 492-2537, www.sabts.org.

10 a.m.–1 p.m. The city hosts an Easter event for kids and families at San Gorgonio Park with egg hunts, activities, a pancake breakfast and more. 2916 Via San Gorgonio, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Activities for kids 5 and older at the Library through April 20. 242 Ave Del Mar, 949.492.3493, www.ocpl.org.

Dark Friday

Sunday, April 4

Holy Week Music at St. Andrew’s

Thursday, April 1

City offices closed every other Friday. www. san-clemente.org.

Easter Dinner

E-Waste Community Event

11:45 a.m. The Senior Center hosts an Easter event with a bonnet parade, door prizes, food and entertainment at the Senior Center. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.498.3322, www.sanclemente.org.

8 a.m.–2 p.m. The City sponsors the collection event for unwanted TVs, computer monitors, and other electronic waste accepted FREE of charge to local residents and businesses. San Clemente City Yard, 390 Avenida Pico.

Chamber Sunset Mixer

TGIF Party

5:30 p.m. April Fool’s-themed networking event hosted by the SC Chamber of Commerce and the Holiday Inn SC. Prizes for best April Fool’s costume. Members $10, nonmember $20. 111 S. Avenida de la Estrella.

12 p.m. Entertainment at the Senior Center.

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

Fun on the Run

7 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers. 100 Avenida Presidio, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. After-school activity program Monday through Friday at varying locations. More info: 949.361.8227, www.sanclemente.org.

Friday, April 2

Saturday, April 3

Golf Course Committee Meeting

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Easter

Monday, April 5

City Council Meeting 6 p.m. Business meeting in Council Chambers.

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

Wednesday, April 7 Planning Commission Meeting

7:30 a.m. Registration is underway for San Clemente recreation classes. www.san-clemente.org.

6 p.m. Study session in Ocean View Conference Room; 7 p.m. Regular meeting in Councwhatil Chambers. 100 Avenida Presidio, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

Toddlertime

Thursday, April 8

10:30 a.m.–11 a.m. Events for children ages 2-3 with a parent at the Library on Monday OR Tuesday through April 20. 242 Ave Del Mar, 949.492.3493, www.ocpl.org.

Coastal Advisory Committee Meeting 7 p.m. Community Center, 100 N. Calle

Tuesday, April 6

Upcoming: April 9

Senior Advocacy Program

State of the City

11 a.m. Meet representatives from MemorialCare Plus Senior Program at Saddleback Memorial Medical Center. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.498.3322, www.san-clemente.org.

11:30 a.m. Bella Collina Towne & Golf Club.

Member $45; Prospective Member $55. www. scchamber.com.

Spring Rec Class Sign-Ups

Seville, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

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EYE ON SC

Two for Trestles Meet San Clemente activists Jerry Collamer and Ed Schlegel, central figures in the Save Trestles, Stop the Toll Road battle

Ed Schlegel, left, and Jerry Collamer reflect on their hard work involved in the Save Trestles campaign. Photo by Heidi Mefferd

By Norb Garrett San Clemente Times

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he two men, both now 67 years old, talk about the genesis of their grassroots anti-Toll Road movement like a pair of frat boys remembering the good old days around the keg. And well they should, given the success to date their efforts have yielded in derailing (for now) a billion dollar toll road project that would have snaked its way down 16 miles from Santa Margarita through a state park and watershed before merging with the Interstate 5 just short of the coastline and the fabled Trestles surf beaches.

Jerry Collamer and Ed Schlegel—a former advertising executive and a retired fireman and both surfers—are the men initially responsible for galvanizing the surf community around the notion that the proposed Transportation Corridors Agency 241 Foothill South toll road extension. Both admit today that it was the inclusion of Trestles in their battle cry—“Save Trestles, Stop the Toll Road,” that ultimately provided the lightning bolt of energy they were so desperately looking for in their fight against the Toll Road.

“We needed a spiritual place to coalesce around…and Trestles came to mind,” said Collamer, who moved to San Clemente with his wife in 1998. “Trestles worked because it was the period on the sentence. Eddie and I and 20 other people worked for a year trying Page 6 • San Clemente Times • April 1–7, 2010

to come up with some way to bring public awareness to the water shed and the whole thing.”

Schlegel, who retired from the Orange County Fire Authority in 2000, gave hikes to help raise awareness.

“Some people thought we were railroad buffs— “Save the Trestles,” recalled Schlegel. “Another woman thought she was coming out to see wildlife— wanted to know how big the little Trestles were. She’d never seen a ‘live’ Trestles. We were a big educational process.”

That educational process continues, especially in light of new alternative route proposals brought forward by the TCA. Just last month, an alternative route was presented that would cut further inland and down into the U.S. Navy’s Camp Pendleton before swinging back towards I-5 south of the large agricultural basin alongside the San Mateo Creek. Camp Pendleton brass immediately fired back with a two-page

rejection of the plans. “The newest TCA toll road plan suggests that it be located outside the State Park lease area of Camp Pendleton by pushing the alignment further into the Base,” the letter signed by Major General Anthony L. Jackson and Col. Nick Marano reads. “While the new alignment may be acceptable from the State Park’s perspective, it is not acceptable to Camp Pendleton or the Marine Corps as it does not meet the Marine Corps’ long maintained stipulation that this proposed project not negatively impact the Base’s mission.”

Collamer and Schlegel— both branded by pro toll-road supporters as “scare-mongers” who use hyperbole and exaggerations, know that the battle is far from over. In fact, they remain incredulous that their efforts have yielded the results they did.

The two first met in the early 2000s, and decided to take their fight against the Toll Road and its impacts against the San Mateo

watershed to the streets. They made bumper stickers with the support of the Sierra Club saying “Save San Clemente” and other slogans against the toll road. But Collamer— who made his name as an advertising executive—was the one who famously linked the Save Trestles, Stop the Toll Road concepts together, creating the slogan that ultimately helped give life to a massive and successful grassroots campaign.

“I did it to be big, bold and ugly so no one could miss it,” said Collamer, who in 2009 was awarded a Wavemaker Award by Surfrider for his efforts. “I didn’t want it ever to be trivialized, or thought of in a cute way.

Because as soon as we get surfing involved in it, everything becomes California Dreamin and the Beach Boys, and you can lose focus.

I was hell-bent on never losing focus on what really was the issue here—basically allowing them to corrupt the watershed and destroy San Mateo Creek.”

Collamer and Schlegel realized they’d struck a nerve with their core audience while manning a table one morning on the dirt patch off El Camino Real and Cristianitos Road. “I couldn’t table with Jerry because I would be talking to somebody explaining something, and if Jerry wasn’t talking to somebody over here he was over here right away,” said Schlegel. “So Jerry (Cont. on page 8) www.sanclementetimes.com

Eye on SC “I was hell-bent on never losing focus on what really was the issue here—basically allowing them to corrupt the watershed and destroy San Mateo Creek.”

—Jerry Collamer

Another pristine day on the walk down to Trestles. File photo

Two for Trestles (Cont. from page 6) went down the trail and set up a table there.”

Collamer said it was there that fateful morning that he had the encounter that changed everything.

“This guy walks by and I go, ‘Hey, have a great session, it’s probably going to be your last one,’” Collamer recalled. “He gets a few steps away, stops, turns around and comes back to me and says, ‘What did you say?’”

“I said, ‘What, you don’t know about the Toll Road?’ He says, ‘What Toll Road?’”

“I said, ‘Right there.’ I could point right to where he’d be able to see it because it would be high, above the freeway. ‘It’s going to come down here, it’s going to ruin Trestles.’”

“So he goes. ‘What?’ He then goes down to the beach, comes back. Within 45 minutes we had 200 surfers around our table saying, ‘They can’t take Trestles.’ That’s when we were trying to find our lighthouse, we wanted to have something to save. Nobody knew what the water shed was, because it’s private

land locked from public view. That didn’t do it. We had to save something—and Trestles was it.”

That grass roots movement then got the support it needed from the powerful Surfrider Foundation, as well as the Sierra Club’s Friends of the Foothill and other environmental groups with powerful networks.

What started at the parking lot and trail head for Lowers picked up steam, landing the two in Sacramento in 2005 with a signed surfboard they presented to California Governor Arnold Schwarznegger and ultimately helped sway the Coastal Commission at two different public hearings each attracting hundreds of anti-toll road activists.

“We won the Rancho battle, but we knew that the toll road wasn’t going away,” said Collamer. “What I always thought—and I think that today—is every day the toll road’s not there, we’ve saved Trestles. We’ve been stalling, stalling, stalling until something good happened or something major happened. Well, Coastal Commission was the first major thing. Then the Feds, we sweated

that. Frankly, I’ve been very pessimistic since Day 1. I know what’s out there and how much money the TCA has. It seems like they have this pool of money. Every year they put millions into lobbying, and the politicians in D.C. are up for sale, so how long before somebody buys something?”

For now, the two 67-year-old activists are sitting and watching, paying close attention

to the ongoing process. Collamer’s Web site, www.savetrestles.com, sits dormant, but is ready to kick start if needed. The environmental groups, Collamer said, are also keeping a close watch on the ongoing TCA efforts to find an alternative route.

“In the world of public debate, we won,” said Collamer. “Whether that’s a sustained win, we don’t know.” SC

DISTURBANCE La Ronda, 100 Block (9:13 p.m.) Six kids were playing on their scooters and bikes and having a good time. The fun then turned into vandalism when the kids constantly kept crashing their vehicles into cars over and over. An informant warned them to stop but eventually had to call deputies.

the parking lot of a department store with their skateboards. In the lot, they found a loose brick and decided to nudge it out of place. With their prize in hand, they began to jump on the brick with their skateboards. An informant called deputies to stop their debauchery. Authorities arrived on the scene, stopped the teens from skateboarding and forced them to put the brick back.

ing, two subjects cased a neighborhood according to an informant. No contact was made with them as they left the scene.

DISTURBANCE El Camino Real, 100 Block (8:23 p.m.) Deputies were called to the scene when an informant at a yogurt restaurant suddenly saw a brick fly out of nowhere and hit the window of the restaurant. The informant got up and saw an irate, 60-year-old homeless woman in a biker jacket breathing heavily. No charges were pressed against the woman.

DISTURBANCE Avenida Del Mar, 100 Block (2:39 p.m.)

An informant called authorities when they saw a man in the back alley behind their restaurant. Not only was the man drunk, but he challenged people that walked by to a duel. Deputies were dispatched to the scene, picked up the duelist, and took him home.

DISTURBANCE Avenida Rosa, 200 Block (7:27 p.m.) A 28year-old informant dialed 911 after she and her mother got into a scuffle. The informant claimed that she had marks on her throat and that she was choked. When deputies were dispatched they found the informant to be drunk, uncooperative, and found the mother didn’t cause her injuries.

DISTURBANCE Domador / Camino Vera Cruz (1:58 p.m.)

A man was enjoying a sunny afternoon by the pool until he was disrupted by a group of juveniles who threw water balloons at him. He called deputies and had them track down the juveniles. Once found, they talked to their father who “admonished” them according to a sheriff’s report.

DISTURBANCE Camino De Estrella / Camino Mira Costa (2:45 p.m.) A group of teenagers went into

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Camino De Los Mares / Camino Del Rio (3:15 a.m.) Clad in dark hoods and cloth-

Sunday, March 28

SC Sheriff’s Blotter Co mpiled By Jam a l A l-Sa r r a f 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, March 29 DISTURBANCE Camino De Los Mares, 600 Block (3:29 a.m.)

After a man was injured and hospitalized, he was discharged. To the shock of the nurses his drunken and irate wife charged into the facility and began to kick and scream at nurses that were trying to treat her husband.

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Schlegel, left, and Collamer are no strangers to the Trestles lineup. Photo by Heidi Mefferd

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Caoster Magestuso / Montana Del Sol (12:01 a.m.) An informant called authorities when a man standing at 6’3, graying hair, wearing a red sweat shirt and holding a towel began to look into car windows then look around him.

The informant thought it was very suspicious and advised deputies to investigate.

Saturday, March 27 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Via Belleza, 0 Block An informant called authorities when they saw a black Chevy Suburban with tinted windows drive up a road that leads to the waters. The informant claimed that the people had “no business up there.” When deputies were dispatched to the scene they found that the people inside the car were workers for a water company.

DISTURBANCE Paseo De Cristobal, 300 Block (5:51 a.m.)

Early in the morning a man in a hooded jacket walked in front of the informant’s house and began pounding on the door, trying to enter the residence. The informant’s husband held the door closed and authorities were called.

Once deputies arrived on the scene the hooded figure darted off. www.sanclementetimes.com

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News Bites

Sundried Tomato American Bistro and Cafe, 716 Via Suerte, will present an Exquisite Easter Brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 4. The chef has prepared an Easter menu equipped with all of the brunch classics like sausage, bacon and eggs, eggs benedict, omelets, crepes, as well as assorted salads and fruits. The cost is $20 for adults and $10 for kids. Champagne and mimosas are available for $5 each. A sweets station is also set up that includes lemon bars, bourbon pecan bars and espresso cookies. Face painting and live music is in store from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Props, Recognitions and Morsels of Info

The San Clemente Fiesta Street Festival, presented by the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce and participating sponsors, is a unique family-orientated event, held on the second Sunday in August from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Right now, the Chamber is offering various levels of sponsorship opportunities. Custom sponsorships are always welcome and cross promotions with other sponsors are encouraged. The Fiesta Street Festival Block Party on Del Mar represents a variety of activities that attract numerous families and visitors to the Southern California coast every year, and approximately 25,000 people will attend this event. To offer the best benefit to your company and the early promotion of the Fiesta call the Chamber of Commerce office at 949.492.1131.

The San Clemente Sunrise Rotary recently donated $3,000 to the Ocean Institute in Dana Point to fund an Adopt-A-Class program. This program enables elementary grade school students to participate in a field trip on The Tallship “Spirit of Dana Point.” The students take part in a post revolutionary war at sea, becoming sailors, research scientists, oceanographers and explorers for a day. Out to sea they are introduced to shipboard life through activities that include sailing, naval strategy and navigation. More information is available from Guy Varriano at 949.361.2747.

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Members of the San Clemente Rotary Foundation, Inc. donated $27,000 to the La Pata/Vista Hermosa Community Park Fund as part of the ongoing sponsorship program which allows for naming rights of the various park amenities and elements. To date, just over $100,000 in sponsorship donations have been collected and construction for the La Pata/ Vista Hermosa Sports Park and Aquatic Center will resume this summer. For more information contact the San Clemente Beaches, Parks and Recreation Foundation office at 949.276.8866 or Laura Ferguson at 949.361.8254. A list of sponsorship opportunities can be found at www.sanclementeparksfoundation.org. u

u Scott C. Adler of San Clemente, Vice President Wealth Advisor for Wells Fargo, has joined the Board of Directors of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Orange County/Inland Empire Chapter. Two of Adler’s close family members are blood cancer survivors, which motivated him to get involved with the board.

“I’m looking forward to making a positive contribution towards the eradication of blood cancer,” Adler said. “Tremendous progress has been made in developing medications which have saved patients’ lives, and I want to do all I can to continue this progress.” More information is available at 714.881.0610 or by visiting www.lls.org.

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Jack Randall Photography & Video recently announced that it will donate $10,000 to Bernice Ayer Middle School (BAMS) through its Family Portraiture Fundraising Program. A presentation of a “giant” check was made on March 23, during Parent Night at BAMS, to Principal Holly Feldt and BAMS PTSA President Marlo Garrett. Funds raised will make the purchase of eight computers and other technology equipment possible.

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The San Clemente Chamber of Commerce will host the 2nd Annual State of the City Address April 9, at the Bella Collina Towne and Golf Club from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. San Clemente Mayor Jim Dahl will address attendees on the accomplishments and progress going on throughout the City that continue to make San Clemente a premier place to live, work and do business.

This luncheon continues to be one of San Clemente’s most important and largest events and will be sold out, therefore advanced reservations are necessary. The cost is $45 for member prepaid registration and $55 for potential members. Sponsorship opportunities are now available and tables of eight can be reserved. More information is available from the Chamber office at 949.492.1131.

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The Dana Point Boaters Association has scheduled a special “Department of Homeland Security Briefing” meeting open to all boaters and the general public April 15 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Cove Room at OC Sailing and Events Center, at 34451 Ensenada Place in Dana Point. Along with guest speaker Ivan C. Cole Jr., Senior Patrol Agent, the briefing will include the history and current state of the Border Patrol, maritime smuggling, immigration enforcement and the new Joint Task Force that is addressing these issues. There will be an interactive question and answer period as well. More information is available from Steve Carpenter at 714. 715.8784 or by e-mail at stevecarpenter@danapointboaters.org. u

The City of San Clemente will host an e-waste event Friday, April 2 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the city’s maintenance yard (390 Ave. Pico). Bring all of your electronic waste so that it may be disposed of and recycled. More information is available at 949.498.9436.

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The Triton Marching Alliance was honored as the host band of the Swallows Day Parade and took home second place in review. This was an early warm up for TMA’s upcoming trip to Washington D.C., where they will represent California in the 2011 National Memorial Day Parade.

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Executive Financial Advisors and South Orange County Alliance Group is proud to announce the Leadership Team of its South Orange County chapter. Headquartered in Denver, the South Orange County Alliance Team is one of hundreds that have been formed throughout the country with the same mission and purpose of serving seniors. The team consists of professionals in medical, financial, non-medical homecare, legal, accounting and housing related services who are recognized as industry experts and leaders. The leadership team of this local chapter consists of Executive Director Stella Zimmerle of Heartland Home Health Hospice and Infusion, Education Specialists Heidi Lopez of Lifeline of Southern California and Cyndy Foerstel Snell of Prudential California Realty, Events Coordinator Nenette Limcumpao of Aegis of Dana Point, Networking Specialist V. Jeanne Gormick of Home Instead Senior Care, Alliance Support Kari Buist-Baker of Senior Life Management, Kian Masoumi of Kiancare, Secretary Diana Gravette of Lesneski Mortuary and Owner/ President Terry Lee Ives who heads Membership. The South Orange County Alliance team will be presenting a panel discussion covering Senior Living Options at Aegis of Dana Point on May 18 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. and on May 22 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. To RSVP contact Nenette Limcumpao at 949.488.2650. For more information on this local chapter and their additional services visit www.sralliance.com or call Terry Lee Ives at 949.218.7945 or Stella Zimmerle at 949.892.0441.

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Dan Creel of The Shore, pictured with some of the judges, won People’s Choice with its drink “Pink Halo.” Photo by David Zimmerle

The San Clemente Chamber of Commerce presented the 2010 San Clemente Official Drink Contest March 25 at Tako-O Japanese Restaurant. In the end, Adele’s at the San Clemente Inn won Best Presentation with its drink “Smokin” created by mixologist Adele Lux, The Shore took the People’s Choice accolade with its drink “Pink Halo” created by mixologist Dan Creel, and Gordon James Grill & Bar brought home the Judge’s Choice award with its drink “Juicy Pear” created by Miles Coffin. Judging was decided by Heather Gerber of Tan-talizing Custom Airbrush Tanning, Jeana Keough of the television show “Real Housewives of Orange County,” Holly Lynch of Hair Affair, the lovely Courtney Mayo of Laguna Beach and columnist John Hall. u

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GUEST OPINION: By Jim Dahl, Mayor, City of San Clemente

A Perfect Match: Earth Day and San Clemente W ith the ocean in our front yard, we San Clementians are pretty conscientious of the environment.

Earth Day, as you know is a day designed to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth’s environment. I think I speak for most of us, when I say we pay tribute to our environment every day as we work together to prevent urban runoff, conserve water, participate in beach cleanups, and recycle everything under the sun. Your actions are important as the issues facing our society require our ongoing, long-term attention rather than waiting for one day each year to recognize the importance of saving our planet (although it’s nice to be reminded!).

Annually since 1970, communities around the world have recognized Earth Day on April 22. The first Earth Day was organized in 1970 to promote the ideas of ecology, encourage respect for life on earth, and highlight the growing concern over pollution of the soil, air, and water. Earth Day is now observed in 140 nations with outdoor performances, exhibits, street fairs, and television programs that focus on environmental issues.

This year in San Clemente we’ll celebrate Earth Day’s 40th birthday on Saturday, April 17 at Parque Del Mar from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This will serve as the seventh year for this particular Earth Day celebration sponsored by the Watershed Task Force and the City. I encourage members of the community to attend and enjoy live entertainment, demonstrations, giveaways, children’s arts and crafts and much more. You can also get involved by participating in a beach cleanup from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. If you’d like more

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information, call 949.36.Ocean (366.2326) or visit the Web site at www.scwatersheds. com I am proud of the citizenry here in San Clemente and applaud your commitment to environmental stewardship. Little by little everything we do today makes a huge difference tomorrow. That leads me to a new environmentally-conscious pilot Jim Dahl program that will launch in the first week of April to help the environment. Did you know a restaurant, on average, disposes of more than 50 tons of organic waste every year? Even more surprising, Californians on a whole throw away into the trash more than five million tons of food scraps each year. To greatly reduce this waste from going into our landfills, several local restaurants will participate in a new and creative effort to recycle food waste in San Clemente. Businesses in eight other Orange County cities will also participate.

Through a one-year $400,000 grant from the County of Orange Waste & Recycling Department, food waste will be collected from five San Clemente businesses, including the Fisherman’s Restaurant, Talega Golf Course, Gordon James Grill & Bar, Adele’s at the San Clemente Inn, and Tommy’s Restaurant. The food waste collected will be taken for recycling to a composting facility.

Every city in California is required to divert at least 50 percent of all of its waste away from landfills, due to space constraints. By participating in the food waste recycling

INTERNS Jamal Al- Sarraf, Jack Baker, Robyn Wyman Dill, Danielle Juncal, Sherry Lucas, Austin Reagan, Heather Turney SPECIAL THANKS Robert Miller, George Mackin, Rebecca Nordquist CONTRIBUTORS Shelley Murphy, Tawnee Prazak

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program, local businesses hope to reduce their trash disposal costs, while helping the City of San Clemente maintain compliance with its recycling goals. The pilot program is expected to recycle up to 20 tons of food waste every week. Additionally, this pilot program allows for the equipment and procedural infrastructure to be installed for possible expansion to additional businesses next year, when landfill disposal fees for regular trash in Orange County will increase by 32 percent.

Thanks again to everyone in San Clemente for your commitment to preserving our piece of paradise we call home. Keep up the good work!

I welcome your questions and comments on matters of importance to you and can be reached at DahlJ@san-clemente.org.

About THIS COLUMN: Appearing once a month, the mayor will address issues that concern the San Clemente community. Opinions expressed are those of the mayor, not necessarily those of other councilmembers or the San Clemente Times.

Letters to the Editor THE TCA RESPONDS Sam Elters, Chief Engineer, Transportation Corridor Agencies

In a March 18 Letter to the Editor, Steve Pezman misstates several important aspects of the Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA’s) new concept for completing the 241 Toll Road.

Mr. Pezman asserts TCA does not appreciate how valued the rural valley of San Mateo Creek is to the residents of San Clemente. A large portion of this valley is slated to become the Sierra Training Area utilized by the Marines at Camp Pendleton for combat readiness, training and tactical operations. According to the Secretary of the Navy, the training area will include the use of pyrotechnics and simulated munitions, heavy equipment, improvised explosive device training, and convoy and aviation operations.

With knowledge of the planned use and in an effort to not impact this essential Marine training, TCA designed the concept alignment roadway embankment to screen noise and views of the proposed training area from the nearby Page 10 • San Clemente Times • April 1–7, 2010

San Mateo Campground.

Mr. Pezman’s letter also describes how the toll road concept would connect to Interstate 5 via an elevated interchange that “would degrade the experience of surfing at Trestles.” The proposed road alignment was designed specifically to address concerns about views from the beach and the experience of walking along the trails to reach Trestles.

The concept alignment’s southbound connection to I-5 would tunnel under I-5, not bridge over it, eliminating views and avoiding the trails to the beach.

Mr. Pezman also suggests an alternative to the toll road that would involve extending existing Cristianitos Road to connect with the 241 creating a “mellow country road.” This is a concept we heard a few times during our stakeholder outreach program conducted over the past 18 months. The concept was analyzed and both Cristianitos Road and the Interstate 5/Cristianitos interchange would need to be reconstructed to accommodate increased traffic. We suggest Mr. Pezman ask more park supporters about this idea. We

did ask this question during our extensive public outreach and many didn’t like it for the same reason they opposed the original alignment.

The new concept to move the toll road route to avoid San Onofre State Park is just that, a concept. This concept, as well as all other alternatives, was developed using state-of-the-art engineering analysis and design based on facts and science, as opposed to ill-informed assumptions.

Our intention is to continue the dialogue on how to best address traffic congestion on I-5 and city streets and the safety concern of having only one route through South Orange County.

To submit a letter to the editor for possible inclusion in the paper, e-mail us at letters@sanclementetimes.com or send it to 34932 Calle del Sol, Suite B, Capistrano Beach, CA 92624. San Clemente Times reserves the right to edit reader-submitted letters for length and is not responsible for the claims made or the information written by the writers. www.sanclementetimes.com

GETTING OUT

YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER

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Go See Do

The city of San Clemente Beaches, Parks and Recreation presents The Sensational Springtacular on Saturday, April 3, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at San Gorgonio Park, located at 2916 Via San Gorgonio. The event features free egg hunts, a Kiwanis Pancake Brunch, stilt-walking entertainment by the Enormous Entertainers, pony rides, Wilbur the pig, Mary and her Little Lamb, tasty treats and more.

Also being featured this year is an assortment of live pigs and lambs.

“We’ll also have game booths for the kids, face painting, an obstacle course in the form of a large moon bounce, a train ride, and visits with the Easter Bunny,” Wendy Fernandez, recreation coordinator, said. “The Kona Ice Shave truck will also be there to serve treats and hot dogs will also be available.”

It is important for kids to be on time for the egg hunts this year as times vary for children according to their age. 11 a.m. is for children ages 2 and under, 11:30 a.m. is for children ages 3-4, noon has been set aside for children 5-7 years old, while 12:30 p.m. is for kids 8-10 years old.

A nominal fee may be required for activities and treats and only cash will be accepted. More information on the San Clemente Springtacular is available by calling 949.361.8264 or by visiting www.san-clemente.org.

Skeeviez

9 p.m. Heavy rock at Knuckle Heads. No cover. 1717 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.2410.

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

Nathan James

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Aloha Friday & Rockin Reggae Night

forecast: a.m. showers • high: 60° low: 42°

Easter Dinner

11 a.m. The San Clemente Senior Center hosts an Easter Dinner at the Community Center with Harold’s Southcoast Dixie Jazz Band, a parade and prizes. $4. 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente.

Live Music

5 p.m. During happy hour at Irons in the Fire. 150 E. Avenida Magdalena, San Clemente, 949.542.3900, www.beachfire.com.

Elliot on Piano

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

“Night Watch”

8 p.m. The Cabrillo Playhouse presents the murder-mystery thriller until April 3. Tickets $20. 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente, 949.492.0465, www.cabrilloplayhouse.org.

Nathan James & Friends

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

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

9 p.m. Happy hour at BeachFire all night for guests dressed “Island-Style” plus live music. No cover.

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

Easter Eggstravaganza

10 a.m. Irvine Park Railroad holds its annual Easter event with train rides, egg hunts, prizes, a visit from the Easter Bunny, photos and much more kids fun. Special event runs through April 3. Ticket prices vary. 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, www. irvineparkrailroad.com.

The Church

8 p.m. An Intimate Space 30th Anniversary Acoustic Tour at The Coach House. Tickets $23. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

Frame of Mind

9:30 p.m. Chill out and dance to live music at Molly Blooms Irish Bar & Restaurant. 2391 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.218.0120, www.mollybloomspub.com.

“Independence”

8 p.m. The Camino Real Playhouse Stage II presents a powerful and disturbing play about a divided family. Tickets $19.

31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano.

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forecast: mostly sunny • high: 65° low: 46°

New Arrivals Wine Tasting

5:30 p.m.–9 p.m. Once a month San Clemente Wine Co. will introduce you to their new wines and new releases. Tasting fee is $15 for 7 wines or choose from the daily tasting menu of 4 wines for $10. Over 30 wines to choose from. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

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20th Anniversary Garden Tour

11 a.m.–3 p.m. Come visit a CA Native garden in bloom in the Los Rios District from $10 per person. Plants for sale. Complimentary plant clipping. 31661 Los Rios St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.5911.

Steve Copeland & Ragin Sun

8 p.m.–11:30 p.m. Live blues at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

Blue Moon Karaoke

9:30 p.m. First Saturday of the month at Molly Blooms Irish Bar & Restaurant. 2391 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.218.0120, www.mollybloomspub.com.

Dub Luva

9 p.m. Original rock and reggae at BeachFire. No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

Reggae Show

9:30 p.m. Stick Figure performs at OC Tavern. Tickets $7. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.

The Fremonts

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

Al Stewart

8 p.m. The singer/songwriter performs at The Coach House with Alice Wallace and Samantha Smith. $20. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

Family Style

8 p.m.–11 p.m. Live soul, blues and rock music at Salt Creek Grille.

32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com.

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forecast: mostly sunny • high: 65° low: 49°

Egg Hunts

9 a.m. Kids up to 10 years old are invited to search for Easter eggs at Pines Park or Sea Canyon Park. Pines Park: 34941 Camino Capistrano, Dana Point; Sea Canyon park: 33093 Santiago Drive, Dana Point, 949.248.3530, www.danapoint.org.

forecast: mostly sunny • high: 64° low: 48°

Easter brunch at the Ritz

10 a.m.–3 p.m. A buffet spread to celebrate the holiday. 1 RitzCarlton Drive, Dana Point, 949.240.2000, www.ritzcarlton.com.

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East e r S UNDAY S ERV I C ES Christ Lutheran Church (3552 Camino Capistrano, 949.496.2621, www.clcsanclemente.org) 6 a.m. and 8 a.m. at North Beach; 10:30 a.m. at the church.

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church St. Andrew’s By-the-Sea United Methodist Church (200 Avenida San Pablo, 949.492.6164, www.oursavioronline.com) (2001 Calle Frontera, 949.492.2537, www.sabts.org) 8 a.m., 9:30 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. a.m. (children’s puppet mass), 11 a.m.

Heritage Christian Fellowship/The Shoreline Church/ Branches/South Coast International All will celebrate a public mass together at 6:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. at Steed Memorial Park (247 La Pata)

Pacific Coast Church (2651 Calle Frontera, 949.940.2600, www.pacificcoastchurch.org) 8 a.m., 9:45 a.m., 11:30 a.m.

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church (105 N La Esperanza, 949.492.7320, school.ourladyoffatima.net) 7 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m., Easter Sunday Mass in church; 9 a.m., 11 a.m. Easter Sunday Mass in parish hall–all services in English Page 12 • San Clemente Times • April 1–7, 2010

Saddleback Church (Holds services at San Clemente High School, 700 Ave. Pico, 949.609.8215, www.saddleback.com/sanclemente) 9 a.m., 11 a.m.

San Clemente Presbyterian Church (119 N Avenida de la Estrella, 949.492.6158, www.scpres.org) 6 a.m., 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:45 a.m.

St. Clement’s by the Sea Episcopal Church (202 Avenida Aragon, 949.492.3401, www.stclementsbythesea.org) 6 a.m. at Max Berg Park, 8 a.m., 10 a.m., Noon (Spanish) St. Michael’s Episcopal Church (107 West Marquita, 949.366.9480, www.iccec.org) 10 a.m.

Talega Life Church (1040 Calle Negocio, 949.493.1980, www.talegachurch.com) 10 a.m. www.sanclementetimes.com

GETTING OUT

SC Times Restaurant Spotlight

By Andrea Swayne

Island Style Taco Grill

RATE IT!

26881 Camino De Estrella, Capistrano Beach, 949.496.5300, www.islandstyletacos.com

Have you eaten at this restaurant?

BEST KNOWN FOR: Home made chips and an eclectic music collection MOST POPULAR ITEM: Carne asada tacos and blackened mahi tacos It will be two years this July 4th since co-owners Mike Desimone and Mike Carrillo started their taco shop on the corner of Camino de Estrella and Calle Verano and the local buzz continues to grow through positive word-of-mouth. Their menu includes an a la carte selection of freshly made tacos and burritos with a variety of fillings including grilled meats, carnitas, fresh fish and vegetarian items. Their chips are a big hit—made fresh and seasoned with a secret soy and limebased seasoning spray of their own invention. Try the blackened mahi taco—stuffed full with spicy mahi, crisp cabbage, cheese, chipotle sour cream, cilantro and onions. Go for the food and hang out for the music. An impressive and eclectic collection of classic vinyl and 8-tracks—from rock to reggae to disco—is always playing on the retro sound system adding to the cool and casual atmosphere. Though small on size the shop offers both indoor and outdoor seating.

Island Style Taco Grill. Photo by Andrea Swayne

PRICE RANGE: $1.99 - $6.49 RESERVATIONS: Not necessary

Go to www.sanclementetimes.com and rate your overall experience.

We’ll post the results in next week’s issue of the SC Times.

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Last week online voters gave

Hummingbird House Cafe

¼ 26711 Verdugo Street, San Juan Capistrano, 949.443.5090 (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.

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VILLAGE ART FAIR

9 a.m. The first Sunday of the month, downtown San Clemente is lined with art, crafts, jewelry and many more fun items for sale.

Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.218.5378, www.villagesanclemente.org/artfair.htm.

MEMORIES OF WWII EXHIBITION

11 a.m.–4 p.m. Casa Romantica hosts a special World War II exhibition featuring 126 photographs from the archives of the Associated Press. On display through April 18. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

EASTER BRUNCH & ENTERTAINMENT

11:30 a.m.–2 p.m. Iva Lee’s hosts a special brunch while Taryn Donath entertains. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, www.ivalees.com.

JAZZ BRUNCH

11 a.m.–3 p.m. Tom Morey Jazz Quartet performs at Salt Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com.

BEN POWELL

7 p.m.–11 p.m. Live at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

EASTER BRUNCH

10:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Celebrate at BeachFire. No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

CRAIG COLLEY

tuesday06 forecast: sunny • high: 73° low: 50°

HALF-PRICED OCEAN TRIPS

Dana Wharf offers discounts on whale watching, fishing, etc, every Tuesday. Reservations recommended. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

COUNTRY LINE DANCING & LESSONS

7:30 p.m. Live country music Mark Liddell & The Wildcat Wrangers and line dancing with the Kelly Boyz at OC Tavern.

Tickets $5 before 9 p.m. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.

DUSTIN FRANKS

9 p.m. Smooth music by surfer and talented acoustic musician at BeachFire. No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

BENNY

7 p.m.–11 p.m. Flamenco guitar at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

TACOS, POOL & MUSIC

Mexican food and entertainment at The Lounge at 210.

32124 Paseo Adelanto, San Juan Capistrano, 949.661.9800, www.210dance.com.

WILLFAX

6 p.m.–9 p.m. Live acoustic rock at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

7:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Live acoustic rock at Renaissance.

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

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forecast: partly cloudy • high: 64° low: 46°

forecast: sunny • high: 76° low: 52°

SMOKEY KARAOKE

KIDS STORYTIME AT CASA ROMANTICA

HAWAIIAN HULA AND MAORI POI BALLS

SPRING JEWELRY SALE

8 p.m. Sing fearlessly behind a cloud of smoke at BeachFire and enjoy Mojito Monday. No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

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

7:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Live acoustic rock at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

11 a.m.–7 p.m. Handcrafted jewelry by Saddleback College Students featuring: Steam Punk Jewelry, beadwork, handmade glass beads, sea glass jewelry, sterling silver, one-of-a-kind pieces.

A percentage of the proceeds goes to a fund for tools, equipment and supplies for this class as well as scholarships for jewelry students. Room 212 Student Services Center, 28000 Marguerite Pkwy, Mission Viejo, jewelrysaleinfo@yahoo.com.

COMEDY & KARAOKE

“TORA TORA TORA”

5 p.m.–6 p.m. Learn hula dancing and steps for twirling poi balls at the DP Community Center. Fee $60 for six weeks. 34052 Del Obispo St., Dana Point, 949.248.3530, www.danapoint.org.

POUL PEDERSON

9 p.m.–1 a.m. The night starts with live comedy and continues with karaoke at 11 p.m. at Hennessey’s Tavern. No cover.

34111 La Plaza, Dana Point, 949.488.0121, www.hennesseystavern.com. www.sanclementetimes.com

6 p.m. As part of the WWII Exhibit, Casa Romantica presents a showing of the movie that recreates the attack on Pearl Harbor.

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

BATTLE OF THE BANDS

8 p.m. Knuckleheads presents the ongoing concert contest every Wednesday through April. 1717 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.2410.

ZACCHAEUS TREE

7 p.m.–11 p.m. Music at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

DAN LEFLER

7:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Live eclectic rock at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

ANDREW CORRADINI

6 p.m.–10 p.m. Music and wine specials at Salt Creek Grille.

32802 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com.

BRANDON SALLER OF ATREYU

8 p.m. Live at the Coach House. Frani Doll & The Broken Toys acoustic also perform. Tickets $10. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

JARED PALAZZOLO

9 p.m. Vocalist and guitarist from the band Knockout at BeachFire. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

COMEDY NIGHT

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

WEDNESDAY WINE TASTING

7 p.m. Vine hosts the wine-tasting event every Wednesday featuring four wines paired with food. $40 each. 211 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2079, www.vinesanclemente.com.

UPCOMING: THURSDAY, APRIL 8

BROWN BAG LUNCH

12 p.m. Casa Romantica presents the event in conjunction with the WWII Exhibit. Former Japanese prison of war, Nadine Cohen of San Clemente, will tell her story of being a 7-year-old captive in a Japanese prison camp in Manilla. Free. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

JUNIOR PROGRAMS AT OCEAN INSTITUTE

9 p.m.–4 p.m. The Ocean Institute offers a tallship maritime history program, Junior Seahawks, for kids ages 9-12, and an ocean science program, Junior Neptunes, for ages 6-8. Cost $75.

24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr., Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.

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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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A Beacon of Hope For The Future of Our Schools SCHS’s Kathleen Sigafoos Named CUSD Teacher of the Year

By Austin Reagan San Clemente Times

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eaching is not easy and most educators would agree that bridging a gap between themselves and their students, and working tirelessly to teach mastery of a subject in little over nine months is a very difficult task.

Mix in state budget crunches and massive cuts to program funding, and you’ve got what is easily becoming one of the most burdensome jobs in California. With limited educational supplements, teachers must still find ways to meet standards and instruct classes. That’s why, regardless of budget turmoil, people like San Clemente High School’s Kathleen Sigafoos are truly distinguishing themselves as outstanding educators.

On Friday, March 12, amidst an avid class discussion on the origins of World War I, SCHS Principal George Duarte, along with CUSD Superintendent Roberta Mahler and Trustees Jack Brick, Sue Palazzo and Michael Winsten, entered the classroom of Mrs. Sigafoos with some exciting news. She had just been named Capistrano Unified School District’s Teacher of the Year for 2010. Applause and congratulations followed the big announcement, with James Sigafoos there to show support for his wife’s accomplishment. While the distinction was a surprise for Sigafoos, it was not completely unlikely, considering she has already garnered two major teaching honors this year: SCHS’s Teacher of the Year and the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce’s Educator of the Year.

The same individual being recognized for three of the community’s major teaching awards is truly remarkable—and rare. But what constitutes such notable success? Well, it’s been a long journey for Sigafoos. A UCLA graduate, she started working at San Clemente High School in the fall of 1993, teaching AP European History. “As an historian,” says Sigafoos, “I love history, but I’m not sure that all of my

Kathleen Sigafoos with one of her classes. Courtesy photo

students will have a similar passion. I hope that by the end of their experience in European History they will have a better understanding of their world, and that they will decide to be engaged in their world.” In January of 1998, Sigafoos helped to bring the International Baccalaureate Program to SCHS, exposing students to a wider breadth of knowledge and promoting involvement in every element of academia. Sigafoos has also been widely involved in the Model United Nations (MUN) program at SCHS, which simulates the United Nations and aims to teach participants about the various facets of global diplomacy. Recently, Sigafoos joined a group of high school seniors at an MUN conference held at UC Berkeley.

Sigafoos looks at every day as an opportunity to teach, but also as a chance to be taught. “I’ve learned that there are tremendous possibilities for our future. I think, as we get older, we tend to get a little bit more pessimistic.

What my students give to me is optimism. I see that they have a far more difficult world to deal with than I ever had

to, but I know that they will be able to do it.” Sigafoos says that she loves teaching because it allows her to work with young people, and prevents her from losing touch with the modern age.

“She takes the responsibilities of being a teacher very seriously,” Duarte said. “If she feels that students will benefit by her putting in extra hours, she’ll do it.” Duarte credits Sigafoos as a major inspiration for students to complete high school and go on to a level of higher, post-secondary learning. As an administrator, Duarte has noted that Sigafoos’s dedication to her students both in and out of the classroom allows her to distinguish herself as a determined and passionate educator.

Sanjala Chitnis, a senior at San Clemente said, “Mrs. Sigafoos is an extraordinary person. Not only is she an amazing teacher, she is an amazing mentor. She gives guidance to all who seek it. Her compassion drives all of her students to do their best, and that is what being a teacher is all about.”

Kathleen Sigafoos is an excellent representative of all of the experienced and dedicated teachers on the campus of San Clemente High School. She works hard, with the intention of seeing each of her students go on to be successful in whatever they strive for. She has an unconcealed passion both for teaching and for what she teaches, inspiring her pupils to pursue what they themselves are enthusiastic about.

Especially in these times, most of the news coming from the district office is that regarding pink slips or enormous financial cuts from Sacramento. It’s a breath of fresh air to hear of Sigafoos’s award and of the impact she has had on her students. Nothing provides greater reassurance than knowing that even in education’s darkest hour, there are still teachers completely in it for the sake and benefit of the students.

Sigafoos is one of those teachers, a true beacon of hope for the future of our schools. SC Austin Reagan is a San Clemente High School student.

When San Clemente Exchange Club member Bob Lloyd thinks about the future of Casino San Clemente, he draws upon its inspiring history as the foundation for its success.

Having already hosted a New Year’s Eve event, this historic icon of San Clemente, fondly remembered as Sebastian’s West Dinner Playhouse, is kicking off another event soon.

“The Exchange Club is inviting local residents to help the new owners get Casino San Clemente set for started while supporting the club’s charity–Prevention of Child Abuse,” Lloyd another night of entertainment said. “With a solid attendance this is a win, win, win program. And watch out because we expect patrons will have a lot of fun in the process.”

The special evening is set for Friday, April 30. Featured entertainment will consist of Pete Jacobs’ Swingtet, and The Wartime Ladies Review Singers–both throwbacks to the World War II era.

Dinner served will be a choice of filet mignon or chicken. Tickets are $75 per person and a full (no host) bar is available. Seating is at 6 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. and showtime to follow at 8 p.m. After the show, requested dance music will cap a night to remember.

Of note, the management is opening one of the famous fireside patios for cocktails after guests are seated. This will give those who attend adequate time to meet their fellow music loving, theater going friends who have also decided to get involved with this history making program.

Patrons can also meet the new owners of Casino San Clemente Linda and Shaheen Sadeghi, who are working hard to restore this icon and give locals a hometown special-event cultural facility to attend.

Tickets are available from Exchange Club members or you can contact Bob Lloyd at 2bandb@cox.net. SC

Memories in the Making

Above: Bob Lloyd (far left) at an event when the Casino used to be Sebastian’s West Dinner Playhouse.

Courtesy photo Right: An early photo of the Casino San Clemente. Courtesy of SC Historical Society

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GIRLS LACROSSE

Chivas USA vs.

LA Galaxy, Home Depot Center April 1, 8 p.m.

SOCCER

Cougars vs.

Tritons, San Clemente High School April 2, 3:15 p.m.

Cougars vs.

Tritons, San Clemente High School April 2, 5:30 p.m.

Following their first season opening victory in six years, the LA Galaxy will next host Chivas USA in the year’s first installment of the Honda SuperClasico. Info: www.

The Tritons look to get back on track in league as they host a tough Capo Valley Cougars team.

The girls have been in some close calls as of late and will look to maintain momentum as they take on Capo Valley.

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Spurs vs. Lakers, Staples Center April 4, 12:30 p.m.

Twins vs. Angels, Angels Stadium April 5, 7:05 p.m.

Looking to close out the regular season on an up-note, the Lakers host the San Antonio Spurs in an important game.

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim open the 2010 season of Major League Baseball with a four-game series against Minnesota.

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Triton Report

By David Zimmerle

BASEBALL • The Tritons (1-2 South Coast League, 5-5) suffered back-to-back losses recently losing 1-0 to Dana Hills on March 24 and 2-1 to Tesoro on March 26.

Against the Dolphins, San Clemente gave up a run in the bottom of the fourth and were shutout for the remainder of the game. Adam Anawalt (1-2) pitched six innings and gave up four hits. In the heartbreaker against Tesoro, the Tritons were rattled for two runs in the bottom of the fourth inning before Aaron Jones knocked in an RBI in the sixth inning.

Jones and Chad Cotton each went 1-for-3 at the plate and Christian Knauer had a double.

Kyle Freidrichs (3-1) pitched six innings and gave up six hits. On Wednesday, the boys played Mission Viejo at home. Next 7 days: April 2 vs. Capo Valley, 3:15 p.m.; April 3, 5-7 at Anaheim Lions Tournament, TBA SOFTBALL • The Lady Tritons (5-4-1) split their last two games beating Beckman on the road 8-3 on March 23, but losing 4-2 to Northwood on March 25. The girls trounced Beckman with a 6-2 lead after four innings and held their opponent at bay for the rest of the game. Sophomore Summer Secrest earned the win from the circle. Freshman Natalie Ybarra hit a triple and senior Marie Joiner had a double. In the loss to Northwood, the girls were down 4-0 heading into the bottom of the seventh wherein their offense sparked for two runs. Secrest (3-1) took the loss at pitcher, Rachel Stephens and Kailey McCasland each scored runs, while Crystal Albert went 2-for-4 at the plate with an RBI. Next 7 days: April 3,5,10 at Woodbridge Tournament at Bill Barber Park, TBA BOYS GOLF • San Clemente (1-1 SCL, 7-1-1) teed off a 203-208 win against Dana Hills on March 23 at Bella Collina CC, but lost by one stroke 207-208 to the Dolphins on March 25 at El Niguel CC. The Tritons then took on Tesoro at Coto de Caza on Tuesday in another league match. Next 7 days: April 1 vs. Tesoro at Bella Collina, 2:15 p.m.; April 6-7 vs. La Costa Canyon at Pahr Invitational at Encinitas Ranch, 12:30 p.m.

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The boys swim team gathers for a photo after their first league meet of the season. Courtesy photo

continued make improvements as a whole despite a 123-50 loss to the Wolverines.

In the varsity 200 medley relay the boys missed tagging a CIF consideration time by a little less than a second with a 1:47.39. In the 200 free, junior Chad Yu posted a season best time of 1:47.14, and grabbed first place, and freshman Derek Cousineau finished third with a 2:11.27. In a hard-fought 50 free, junior Chase Yu grabbed second with a 23.43. In the 500 free, John Echelberger dropped another seven seconds finishing with an impressive 5:24.43 and a third place finish. The girls (0-1 SCL, 2-1) lost to Aliso Niguel 110-63 as Jenny Stiefel swam the 50 free in 26.60 and the 100 free in 58.66, Silken Jones finished with a 1:55:53 in the 200 free and a 1:02.89 in the 100 fly. The girls also competed March 25 and 27 at the Southern Section Relays at Belmont Plaza, and the team as a whole competed at Dana Hills on Tuesday. Next 7 days: N/A

BOYS LACROSSE • On March 23 the Tritons (1-1 SCL, 5-2) beat Dana Hills 9-4 at home. Max Satossky had another hat trick with three goals, Max Mirman had three assists, and both Charlie Satossky and Chris Kazzimi had two goals each. On March 26, however, San Clemente was dispatched 13-7 at home against Tesoro. Jonathan Kassity had two goals and one assist for the Tritons, while Max Mirman had one goal and one assist. On Tuesday, the team took on Mission Viejo on the road. Next 7 days: April 2 at Capo Valley, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS LACROSSE • The Lady Tritons (1-1 SCL, 7-1) suffered their first loss of the season as they were beat 9-8 in an overtime game while on the road against Tesoro March 26. MJ Boud led the squad with three goals in the loss, while Taylor Garrett netted two. On Tuesday, the girls played at home against Mission Viejo. Next 7 days: April 2 vs.

Capo Valley, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS AND GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD • On March 25 the Tritons hosted

Aliso Niguel in their first league meet of the season. Next 7 days: April 1 at Dana Hills, 2:45 p.m.

DANCE TEAM • San Clemente High School’s Dance Team won its first-ever title of Grand Champion of the United Spirit Association Dance and Drill Nationals after the end of competition March 26-27 at the Anaheim Convention Center. The Lady Tritons took 11th in the Medium Dance, sixth in the Lyrical, second place in the Large Dance, and second place in the Small Hip Hop. Soloist Alexa Montoya (senior) finished in third place, dancing to “Amazing Grace” and winning over the crowd with her classic lines, flexibility, and beautiful technique. Junior Natalie Spaeth, in her best performance of the year, came in second place among the remaining top ten dancers in the Super Dancer category, generally reserved for the second best soloist on each of the teams. She drew a number of wows from the audience in her high-powered, daredevil routine full of fast turns and leaps. In the Officers Division, Spaeth, freshman Brieana Pagliaro, and Montoya again danced a new flawless routine in lyrical fashion, finishing third among the high-powered competition.

Grand Champion is awarded to the team that qualified a championship score of 85 or higher out of 100 for at least four of the different disciplines of dance, and performed those dances at the highest level. It was the piece “Hometown Glory” in Large Dance that put the team over the top, bringing on a title and a higher placement than last year’s second place finish.

BOYS TENNIS • The Tritons took on Tesoro on March 23 and then traveled to Mission Viejo for a match against the Diablos on March 25. On Tuesday the team headed off to Capo Valley for its third straight league match. Next 7 days: April 1 at Aliso Niguel, 3 p.m.

BOYS VOLLEYBALL • On March 24, the Tritons (7-4) upset No. 7 Laguna Beach in five games beating the Breakers 25-19, 25-20, 24-26, 21-25 and 15-11. Sophomore Dillon Hoffman led with 18 kills while Hudson Glover and Zak Beard also combined for 25 kills. Glover and Paul Yoder combined for 51 assists, Travis Wilson had four blocks, and senior libero Jeff Mathis had 20 digs. The Tritons opened up the South Coast League portion of their schedule at Dana Hills Tuesday. Next 7 days: April 1 at Tesoro, 6 p.m.

The SCHS Dance Team celebrates after taking the title. Courtesy photo

HARBERTS NABS ANOTHER BIG HONOR • Lady Triton standout Cassie

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Kylie Raumin hits a grounder to second base.

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TRIATHLON San Clemente Girls Softball 6U TBall teams continue to improve It was quite a game when The Pink Hearts and Orange Blossoms squared off recently. In only the second week of coach pitch, The Pink Hearts are definitely making contact at the plate. With Julianna Jordan and Jessica Carrera getting big hits to the out field, Emily Schad and Kylie Chetakian driving the ball to right and center field, a Kylie Raumin base hit, Alex Vallone hitting to center field and Madilyn Marx with a hard hit grounder to third base, this team is definitely going to be ready for 8U next year. On defense, Carrera got a runner out at third while Thalia Pollard stopped two different grounders at second, making the throw to first on time. Marx stopped the ball at second and made the throw to first, while Amanda Tolosa playing third base made a great throw to first, and Giavanna Bertini also had great throw from third to first base.

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San Clemente Residents Participate in HalfIronman Several local residents competed in the annual Ironman California 70.3 on March 27. A true test of endurance and mental willpower–athletes began at sunrise with a 1.2-mile swim in the Oceanside Harbor, followed by San Clemente triathlete Sara Davis, (right) stands with triathlete Tawnee Prazak, after both a 56-mile bike and a women competed in the Ironman California 70.3 on March 27. Courtesy photo 13.1-mile run. After completing a very chilly harbor swim, athletes head north on their bikes on the course that makes its way into San Clemente via Old El Camino Real, through San Onofre State Park, past Trestles and across the Cristianitos freeway bridge where they continue into Camp Pendleton. Once successfully completing the bike portion, competitors end up back in Oceanside for a relatively flat half-marathon run along the coast.

South County Half-Ironman finishers (in order of finishing time): San Clemente: Gregg Arth, 5:08:24; Sara Davis, 26, 5:15:32; Douglas Day, 5:24:51; Erin Lalor, 5:34:12; Jeana French, 5:37:29; Mari Russell, 5:46:09; Sally Guon, 6:09:27; Jack Daly, 6:25:06; Gwynne Reid, 6:31:52; Royal Erickson, 6:32:00; Charles Waltman, 6:36:02; Christopher Chan, 6:44:13; Eric Richtman, 6:57:34; Dennis Bott, 7:00:26; Siobhan Quinter, 7:08:58; Shannon Barton, 7:12:33; Jeremy Hovorka, 7:41:08. Dana Point: Larry Davidson, 5:00:23; Frank Seres, 5:20:15; Harold Andrews, 6:25:46; Jamie LeGere, 7:31:25. San Juan Capistrano: Michael Burton, 5:09:48; David Aronne, 5:19:57; Tim Racich, 5:33:25; Troy Dueker, 5:40:15; Aida Wasilewski, 5:54:52; Robert Heineman, 5:59:25; Dennis Michalis, 6:00:45; Paolo Benzan, 6:02:33; Amy Petersen, 6:10:27; Wendy Oliver, 6:19:41; Stephen Peeler, 6:40:16; Jay Mersch, 7:02:46; Thomas Fedoruk, 7:08:20; Steve Lavering, 7:41:11.

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Trojans hunt down Huskies AAA fans enjoyed SC Little League at its finest Sunday night as the Trojans took on the Huskies in the game of the week. Led from the mound by Kammi Allard, Connor Brannon and Dodge England, the Trojans came out strong, claiming an early 9-4 lead and holding the Huskies to three scoreless innings. Huskies pitchers Robbie Lindgren, Gavin Rimmey, Darren Fuchs and Kai Goode held the Trojans at nine runs, as the Huskies hammered back to tie the game by the bottom of the third. This clash continued as Trojans Brent Riddle, Allard and England fought with Goode to cross the plate, bringing the Trojan lead to 12- 9 in the fifth. The hard hitting Huskies pounded into the bottom of the sixth as Lindgren and Rimmey brought the game within a single run. With one out, Huskies slugger Adam Gohr stepped to the plate. Gohr hammered the ball, but a great catch at third base by Nick Hearing earned the Trojans the second out. With Nick Heinen waiting on second, Jared Powell got the sharp hit that looked to bring victory for the Huskies. Heinen shot from second, determined to score, but Trojan first baseman Connor Brannon fielded Powell’s hard grounder down the line, narrowly beating the runner to end the game for a 12-11 Trojan victory.

SCLL Standings

Top row: (L-R) Coach Mary Crapo, Michael Moran, Sean Carroll, Evan Banks, Ricardo Ashe, Ellis Jensen and coach Steve Crapo. Bottom row: Branden Wilson, Kurt Crapo, Blake Birmingham, Myles Blazer, and Jared Reimer.

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Majors Angels: 7-1; Diamond Back: 7-1; Yankees: 7-1; Reds: 5-3; Rays: 5-3; Orioles: 3-5; Giants: 2-6; Padres: 2-6; Blue Jays: 1-6; Dodgers: 0-7 Juniors National Division: Trabuco-OSU Beavers: 6-2; Tijeras-Marlins: 5-3; RMV: 5-3; RSM: 5-3; Tijeras-Angels: 3-4; Viejo: 2-5; San Clemente: 2-6 American Division: San Clemente (2): 8-0; San Clemente (1): 7-1; San Clemente (4): 5-2; Trabuco-Georgetown: 5-3; Trabuco-Hawaii: 4-4; Trabuco-Nebraska: 3-5; Viejo-Fullerton: 3-5; Trabuco-Kansas: 2-5; San Clemente (3): 2-6; Viejo-Stanford: 0-8

YOUTH DIVING

AAA North: Huskies: 6-2; Bears: 6-2; Beavers: 6-2; Cardinal: 4-4; Cougars: 2-6; Ducks: 2-6 South: Trojans: 7-0; Bulldogs: 7-0; Warriors: 3-5; Bruins: 3-5; Wildcats: 1-7; Sun Devils: 0-8 SCORES WANTED: We want to run your scores, results and announcements in “Scoreboard.”

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Youth hoops team takes first on season, second in tourney San Clemente High School varsity girls basketball coach Mary Crapo and her husband Steve helped guide a fifth grade All Net boys youth basketball team, the SC Tritons, to first place in their division this season going 17-5 overall. The team then went on to compete in 200-plus team National tournament March 27-28 at The Bren Center in Irvine.

The boys won their first three games and made it to the championship where they lost to a bigger, stronger team from Fairfield. Their second place finish, however, earned them an invitation to the National Title Tournament in Virginia July 1-3.

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Haley Farnsworth heads to USA Diving Junior West Nationals San Clemente local Haley Farnsworth, 12, competed in the USA Diving Spring Junior Championships in Scottsdale March 20-21, where she placed third on 1 meter springboard and second on 3 meter springboard. She now qualifies to compete at the Junior West Nationals April 9-11 in Minneapolis, Minn. Haley dives for the Mission Viejo Nadadore Dive team. This is her second year of Junior Olympic competition and her first time competing at Nationals. Farnsworth is a sixth grader at Bernice Ayer Middle School. Caleb Dixon, also of San Clemente, had a solid performance March 20-21 after taking fourth place in the 12-13 Boys 3 meter.

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Shaw’s Carpets 135 Avenida Victoria

ACUPUNCTURE Clemente Acupuncture acudoc333@aol.com

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949.234.9857

CARPET CLEANING Pete McKenzie Carpet Cleaning San Clemente

Air conditioning All Season Air 949.579.0741 allseasonair@gmail.com, www.allseasonair.net D C Plumbing & Air Conditioning, Inc. 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

949.492.8070

949.492.5370

CARPET & FLOORING Anaheim Carpet & Flooring 949.366.6564 1046 Calle Recodo, Ste. I, www.anaheimcarpet.net

CATERING

Rooms With A View - One Day Redesign 949.492.8566 Lange & Minnott

949.492.3459 Using Existing Furnishings www.roomswithavu.com 1401 N. El Camino Real, Ste. 109 Vignettes of Refinement 949.218.8022 EXTERMINATING San Clemente, www.vignettesofrefinement.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

Financial Advisor

Carbonara Trattoria 949.366.1040 111 Avenida Del Mar # B, www.carbonara.com

Cheese Shop

Appliances

INTERIOR REDESIGN

Estate Planning, Probate & Trust

949.492.3663 The Cellar South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 156 Ave. Del Mar, www.thecellarsite.com 109 Calle de los Molinos, www.southcoastfurniture.com Children’s Clothing

Appliances Services & Repairs

Junk Removal

Edward Jones Investments 949.492.1274 300 S. El Camino Real, Ste. 102b, www.edwardjones.com Green Dump Truck www.greendumptruck.com

FLOORING

LANDSCAPE & DESIGN

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 Florists/Flowers Greenscapes Landscape & Design 949.366.6564 Edible Arrangements 949.361.3333 1046 Calle Recodo, Ste. I, www.greenscapesoc.com

Mac & Madi

949.366.6226 203 Avenida Del Mar, www.macandmadi.com ASAP Appliance Service 949.361.7713 Petit Bonhomme

949.361.3651 3200 Legendario, www.asapapplianceservice.com 147 Avenida Del Mar, www.shoppetitbonhomme.com 305 S. El Camino Real Unit 102B, www.ediblearrangements.com

ART CLASSES

CHIROPRACTORS

Sidestreet Gallery Mary’s Art Classes 205 Ave Cabrillo,

949.492.7244 www.DowntownSanClemente.com

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

Attorneys 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 Collision Repair Beach Cities Auto Collision 127 Calle de los Molinos, www.beachcitiesautocollision.com

949.276.8005

Auto Wrecking San Clemente Truck & Auto Wrecking 1520 Avenida de la Estrella, Ste. B, 949.492.6121 www.sanclementeautowrecking.com

BABY EQUIPMENT RENTALS/SALES

Dr. R. Tyler Johnson DC, Chiropractic Center 1401 N. El Camino Real, Ste. 103, 949.498.6440 www.chiropracticcenteronline.com

LOAN MODIFICATIONS

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

San Clemente Window Fashions www.sc-wf.com

BOOKS Village Book Exchange 99 Avenida Serra

Gateway Legal Center 949.485.5701 616 S. El Camino Real, Ste. L, www.gatewaylegalcenter.com

MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPY

Christine Johnston, LMFT 949.500.4340 Commercial Real Estate GIFTS 616 S. El Camino Real, Ste. G-9, Doug Echelberger Edible Arrangements 949.361.3333 www.psychologytoday.com/therapyfinder First Team Real Estate 949.498.7711 305 S. El Camino Real, Unit 102B, Massage Therapy 407 W. El Camino Real, www.echelberger.com www.ediblearrangements.com Body Therapy/Healing 949.683.2033 COMPUTER REPAIR & SERVICES GRAPHIC DESIGN San Clemente, www.cfrpassion.com San Clemente Computer & Network Services

949.498.7700 Images/Creative Solutions 949.366.2488 C’Siren Day Spa daniel@sanclementecomputer.com 949.276.1581 312 Avenida De La Estrella 2927 Via San Gorgoinio, Ste. 100, www.imgs.com Sano Computers

949.492.2179 MATTRESSES www.sanocomputers.com HAIR SALONS Solution Tek-nologies 949.400.0080 South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 Kreative Hair Design 949.498.6245 San Clemente, www.solutiontek-nologies.com 109 Calle de los Molinos, 173 Avenida Serra www.southcoastfurniture.com CONCRETE Bruce Fickling Concrete Construction - C8493645 Costa Verde Landscape License#: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) www.costaverdelandscaping.com

949.498.5720 949.361.9656

HAULING/DEMO/CLEANUP

Bruce Fickling Concrete Construction - C8493645

949.498.5720

Heating

All Season Air 949.579.0741 CONTRACTORS - GENERAL allseasonair@gmail.com, www.allseasonair.net OC Tykes

949.429.1714 B Construction

949.481.8444 Oasis Air Conditioning & Heating 949.420.1321 201 N. El Camino Real, www.octraveltykes.com www.oasisair.com 1046 Calle Recodo, Ste. I, www.bconstruction.net Bankruptcy Attorneys Orange Coast Plumbing 949.361.1511 The Cooper Company General Contractor 949.361.2538 www.orangecoastplumbing.net The Gibbs Law Firm, APC 949.492.3350 License #B 638754, 110 E Avenida Palizada, Ste. 201, www.gibbslaw.com www.biffcooperconstruction.com Home Décor Dunham Construction, Inc. 949.492.7100 Beauty Supply License #450880, www.dunhamconstruction.net South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 949.492.2808 109 Calle de los Molinos, Del Mar Beauty Supply 949.492.8180 Hutton Construction www.brucehuttonconstruction.com www.southcoastfurniture.com 150 Avenida Del Mar, Ste D, www.delmarbeauty.com

Dentists

Blinds

949.697.4517

HOME IMPROVEMENT

Jon B. Marashi, General & Cosmetic 949.493.9311 Custom Carpentry, Concrete Framing & Finish 647 Camino de los Mares, Ste. 209, Ike Soffes

949.363.3087 www.drmarashi.com Ronald Trosper, DDS 949.492.7140 HOUSE CLEANING 949.492.1114 145 Ave Del Mar, www.downtownsanclemente.com David Miller - Wonderful Windows 949.369.7263 DRYWALL www.wonderfulwindows.com

949.498.9515

BOUTIQUES Complete Drywall Service 949.280.6064 HOUSE SITTING Salon Zinnia & Lifestyle Boutique 949.429.2020 r.simmonsdesigns@yahoo.com Curbside Pet & House Sitting 949.369.5074 641 Camino de los Mares, Ste. A 110, EBAY EDUCATION & TRAINING San Clemente, dalmatian.love@cox.net www.salonzinnia.com XOXMas Ebay Specialist 949.683.3068 Insurance CABINETS & FINISH CARPENTRY San Clemente AVI Commercial Insurance 949.940.1856 Huffman Construction 949.279.5046 ELECTRICAL 200 S. Ola Vista, www.aviinsurance.com CARPET Arcadia Electric 949.361.1045 INTERIOR DESIGN Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 www.arcadiaelectric.com Gallagher Electric

949.412.6602 Norma Mardian Interior Design 949.492.6271 638 Camino de los Mares, Ste. G-105, www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com www.nminteriordesign.com P.O. Box 986, www.gallagher-electric.com

MOLD REMOVAL Jarvis Restoration -24/7 949.362.5388 1393 Calle Avanzado, www.jarvisrestoration.com

MOTORCYLE PARTS & SERVICE SC Rider Supply

949.388.0521 520 S. El Camino Real, www.scridersupply.com

MOVERS All Star Moving Company 949.369.6683 180 Calle Iglesia, www.allstarmove.com

MUSIC LESSONS Janet Poth - Violin & Viola 949.922.6388 413 Calle Pueblo, janpoth@aol.com

OFFICE FURNITURE South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 109 Calle de los Molinos, www.southcoastfurniture.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 Talega 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

Sandy & Rich MARQUEZ, Altera REAL ESTATE

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 The Termite Guy -Termite & Pest Control 106 W. Canada Ave., 949.940.1010 www.877termite.com

Pet Care Mike’s Pet Care

www.mikespetcare.com

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, www.cfrpassion.com

PET SUPPLIES Pet Treasures

949.493.7297 653 Camino de los Mares, Suite 100, www.pet-treasures.net

PHARMACIES The Medicine Shoppe 1001 S. El Camino Real

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949.492.1050

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 D C Plumbing & Air Conditioning, Inc. www.dcplumbing.net 949.365.9044 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

Sandy and Rich have the Professional Experience and Proven Tract Record that San Clemente Homeowners are looking for, to successfully navigate in this current market. It is their exceptional customer loyalty that has placed them as the Top Agents in San Clemente for over 12 Years and amongst the Top 1% of Agents in the Nation. 949.293.3236, www.sandyandrich.com

Medical Concierge 949.387.6210 647 Camino de los Mares, Ste. 230, www.detoxall.us

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

SCREENS

Sure-Fit Screens

www.surefitscreens.com

949.498.9412

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

Skating & Family Ent. SC-SK8/JCJ’s

800.607.2229 108 Calle Lago, www.sc-sk8.com

SURF CAMPS

Real Estate

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

WATER DAMAGE 949.362.5388 Jarvis Restoration -24/7 1393 Calle Avanzado, www.jarvisrestoration.com

WAXING Smooth Waxing

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

949.369.1307

WEBSITE DESIGN

Aloha Beach Camp 949.481.7222 San Clemente Website Design 949.246.8345 949.361.0357 647 Camino de los Mares, www.alohabeachcamp.net www.sanclementewebsitedesign.com

Altera Real Estate - Ed Mixon www.edmixon.com Altera Real Estate - “Sandy & Rich” www.sandyandrich.com 949.293.3236 Antonio Fiorello, Forté Realty Group 949.842.3631 San Clemente, www.forterealtygroup.com Century 21 Beachside - Irlanda Swarthout 501 N. El Camino Real, 949.310.4818 www.irlandaswarthout.com Century 21 O.M.A

949.492.5413 229 Avenida Del Mar, www.c21oma.com Coldwell Banker – Michael Anthony 949.370.3590 michaelanthony@coldwellbanker.com, www.michaelanthonyrealtor.com Doug Echelberger First Team Real Estate 407 W. El Camino Real, 949.498.7711 www.echelberger.com Prue Putnins- Regency Real Estate 949.366.1984 www.thetalegateam.com, www.HomesByPrue.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

Surf Lessons

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

SURF SCHOOLS

WINDOW CLEANING Wonderful Windows www.wonderfulwindows.com

949.369.7263

WINDOW COVERINGS

San Clemente Surf School 949.334.7649 Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 www.sanclementesurflessons.com 638 Camino de los Mare, Ste. G-105, www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com TERMITES San Clemente Window Fashions 949.498.9515 Colony Termite Control 949.361.2500 www.sc-wf.com 1402 Calle Alcazar, www.colonytermite.com Wine Bar Environment 1st Exterminating, Inc. 949.218.1111 2340 S. El Camino Real, #13, The Cellar 949.492.3663 www.freetermitereports.com 156 Ave. Del Mar, www.thecellarsite.com The Termite Guy -Termite & Pest Control 106 W. Canada Ave., 949.940.1010 Wine Shop & Wine Tasting www.877termite.com San Clemente Wine Company 949.429.7076 212 ½ Avenida Del Mar, www.scwinecompany.com

Troubled Teens

949.940.6068 Pacific Quest

mark@pacificquest.org, www.pacificquest.org

YOGA Shantee Yoga 949.273.1426 202 Avenida Aragon, myshanteeyoga@gmail.com

Remodel 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 POOL/SPA SERVICE & REPAIR 114 Avenida Del Mar #4 Radiant Pool & Spa Service 949.290.5616 Carbonara Trattoria 949.366.1040 San Clemente, radpool@cox.net 111 Avenida Del Mar # B, www.carbonara.com SC Pool Techs 949.235.1261 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 The Cellar 949.492.3663 27134 Paseo Espada #B 203, www.printingoc.com 156 Ave. Del Mar, www.thecellarsite.com

PSYCHIATRY

Salon Bleu 949.366.2060 TUTORING 207 S. El Camino Real, www.scsalonbleu.com 949.632.1176 Salon Zinnia & Lifestyle Boutique 949.429.2020 Study with Stacy www.studywithstacy.com 641 Camino de los Mares, Ste. A 110, www.salonzinnia.com Vacuums Sanctuary Salon & Spa 949.429.5802 1041 Avenida Pico, Ste. B, www.sanctuarytalega.com Nic’s Vacuum & Small Appliance 949.492.4747 216 Ave. Del Mar, www.nicsvacuum.com

949.498.6204

SALONS Salon Bamboo 150 Avenida Del Mar, Ste. A, www.salonbamboo.com

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Grom of the Week Kolohe Andino

Age: 16, San Clemente Kolohe Andino claimed his first ASP Pro Junior win at the Ezekiel Pro Junior Grade 2 event held March 24-28 at the Huntington Beach pier.

In a dazzling display of aerial surfing and carving fins-free turns, Kolohe pulled off a near perfect two-wave total score of 17.95 (out of 20) pulling ahead of friend Luke Davis (Capistrano Beach) by 1.5 for the win. The final, an intense back-and-forth battle between Kolohe and Luke was arguably the most exciting heat of the event. With Andrew Doheny (Newport Beach) and Hawaii’s Tyler Newton also in the mix, Kolohe really turned up the heat pulling big air reverses and busting Photo by Jack English/Surf Images out fins every chance he got. Toward the end of the heat it looked as if Luke was going to pull off the win but Kolohe fought back hard and got the points he needed in the final minutes of the heat.

With the momentum and firm footing this win provides, Kolohe now has his sights set on landing a spot in the top four of the ASP World Junior Tour regional ratings to qualify for the 2010 ASP World Junior Championships.

SUPer Woman

Surf ForecasT

Jodie Nelson stand up paddles nearly 40 miles solo from Catalina to Dana Point to raise awareness and money for breast cancer research

By Andrea Swayne San Clemente Times

J

odie Nelson, San Clemente-based pro surfer, stand up paddle ambassador and action sports commentator, became the first woman to stand up paddle (SUP) the 39.8 miles from Avalon on the island of Catalina to Dana Point solo. Her journey began on Sunday, March 28 at 6 a.m. just off of Lover’s Cove in Avalon. Nine hours, one minute and 21 seconds later she was greeted by a crowd of supporters and well-wishers at Baby Beach in Dana Point. Her paddle ran concurrently with Ocean Ohana’s annual Catalina Challenge, outrigger canoe and paddleboard relay event.

Nelson made the grueling trip in honor of the people close to her who have been affected by breast cancer as well as the millions of others who will be diagnosed in the future.

Whenever moments of fatigue, fear or doubt crept through her steely resolve during the long hours at sea, Nelson needed only to look down to the deck of her board at the names of friends and loved ones affected by breast cancer—including her mother and aunt who are survivors and friends who are currently battling the disease—that were written there.

“It was a day I will never forget. I don’t know quite how to sum it up, other than to say that it I feel very grateful to God for allowing me to accomplish this as an encouragement to people dealing with breast cancer. It wasn’t about me, it was about helping to inspire my friend Angela, a good friend’s sister and others to fight hard against this disease and never give up. ” Nelson paddled solo but she was not alone.

Nelson said she felt as if her friend and business partner Steve Adler, who passed away suddenly last month of an aortic aneurism, was somehow with her. She also said she couldn’t help but feel very close to God out there in the open ocean; never more so than when a Minke whale she nicknamed Larry joined her at about the 18-mile mark and playfully accompanied her for about an hour and a half.

The 30-foot whale initially caused some concern for her safety but after a quick call to Sea World by her safety boat driver Ray Hsieh, Nelson and her support crew were convinced that Larry was both docile and friendly and just wanted to tag along for a while and satisfy his curiosity. “He blew bubbles, rolled over to Page 26 • San Clemente Times • April 1–7, 2010

Above: Jodie Nelson and the Minke whale “Larry” who accompanied her for about an hour and a half during her 39.8-mile paddle from Catalina to Dana Point. Left: A crowd greets Jodie Nelson as she finishes her paddle at Baby Beach in Dana Point.

Photos by Jennifer Penjoyan

show me his belly and looked at me. I was nervous at first knowing that the situation had the potential to go very wrong, very quickly, but it was one of the most amazing and beautiful things I’ve ever seen in my life!” said Nelson.

Her goal of raising $100,000 for breast cancer research and awareness benefiting Boarding For Breast Cancer and Keep A Breast Foundation got off to a good start-$9400 so far—but Nelson has vowed to stick with it. “I won’t be satisfied until I reach the $100,000 goal,” said Nelson. “ Emergen-C Pink (Emergen-C’s pink lemonade-flavored drink mix created expressly to benefit breast cancer research and awareness) teamed up with Nelson’s effort dubbed “Paddle With Purpose” to help her reach this ambitious goal. Donations of as little as ten dollars automatically enter contributors to win a year’s supply of Emergen-C Pink and a SUP lesson with Jodie.

Emergen-C has donated over $300,000 to the Keep a Breast Foundation to date and

earmarked 20 cents per box of Emergen-C Pink sold to be donated to the cause.

“I [was] tired of sitting around, feeling like there is nothing I can do,” wrote Nelson on the blog she kept to document her training leading up to the paddle. “I know that paddling almost 40 miles isn’t going to heal my friend or cure cancer, but I know that I can make a stand against this terrible disease that affects so many people. And I am determined to raise money towards research, education, and prevention!”

Pledges to help Nelson reach her goal of raising $100,000 can be made at firstgiving. com/paddlewithpurpose. For more information on her journey, and the miles and miles of training she did leading up to this event, log on to her blog at www.paddlewithpurpose. wordpress.com. SC NEW! SC Times online video show The new San Clemente Times Web site launched last week complete with our own movie viewer. As we work to make the necessary changes to our video format, please log on to www.sanclementetimes.com to check out the new site and take a look at the videos we’ve posted so far. We will be back next week, with an all-new edition of BoardShorts.

Water temp: 56-60˚F Water visibility and conditions: San Clemente: 10-12’+ Poor+; Catalina: 10-15’ Fair Remarks: Mostly cloudy skies, recent rain and moderate surge make for low visibility and poor+ diving conditions. Solid WNW-NW swell eases Thursday, with a new South swell building in Friday for peaky, fun zone surf.

Short range: Jumbled, sloppy, solid surf prevails Thursday as WNW-NW swells eases, and some minimal SW swell mixes in. Better breaks have 3-5’(waist to head high) surf, with larger sets for top WNW/NW exposures. Conditions are poor with breezy W/WNW winds.

Long range: WNW-NW swell eases into the weekend mixing with a new/building South swell. Combo breaks are peaky and fun in the 2-3’+(knee to chest high) zone. Conditions look fair+, stay tuned.

SURF RESULTS AND BOARD SHORTS Vans Pier Classic March 24-28, Huntington Beach, pier 1. Dylan Goodale, Hawaii 16.30; 2. Micah Byrne, Huntington Beach,15.65; 3. Peter Mel, Santa Cruz, 9.75; 4. Jason Collins, Santa Cruz, 6.95 Ezekiel Pro Junior March 24-28, Huntington Beach, pier 1. Kolohe Andino, San Clemente, 17.95; 2.

Luke Davis, Capistrano Beach,16.90; 3. Andrew Doheny, Newport Beach,16.35; 4. Tyler Newton, Hawaii,13.00.

Mike Losness’ Art Featured at Sub Shop Grand Opening The artwork of San Clemente pro surfer Mike Losness will be featured at the art show and grand opening of Gallo’s Italian Subs on Saturday, April 3 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Gallo’s is located at 202 Park Avenue in Laguna Beach.

UPCOMING EVENTS April 17: ISF OC Middle School Event No. 5, San Clemente, Pier April 17-18: Surfing America Prime Event No. 6, Malibu, Third Point April 17-18: Gatorade WSA Championship Series Event No.9, Dana Point, Salt Creek April 24-25: ISF Middle School State Championships, Oceanside, Harbor May 1-2: Gatorade WSA Championship Series Event No. 8, Morro Bay, The Rock (re-scheduled from March 6-7) www.sanclementetimes.com