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Cream of the Crop San Clemente Chamber of Commerce earns top rank E Y E O N S C / PAG E 8

The San Clemente Chamber of Commerce’s (l-r) Chuck Narey, Lynn Woods, Steve Ynzunza, Nick Ragenovich, Nancy Hunt, Michael Johnson and Jeff Bott gather for a moment to celebrate their recent accreditation award. Photo by Heidi Mefferd

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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO After a decade’s wait, San Juan Capistrano’s downtown movie theater was set to reopen Friday, March 7. The Verdugo Street moviehouse is now operated by Regency Theaters and features a Moroccan theme based on the movie “Casablanca.” Casablanca is the favorite movie of Regency chief Lyndon Golin, and Capistrano’s theater features a second floor restaurant and bar area called “Rick’s Café Americain.” The Regency also has a 50-seat VIP theater, where wait staff will bring food and drinks—including beer and wine—to patrons’ during shows. The menu offers regular movie fare, but also Kobe beef burgers, salads and more. The city gave Regency a 10-year, $450,000 no-interest loan to reopen the downtown theater. “Ironman 2” is the headliner in the four-screen theater, but other first-run hits are also being shown. Tickets can be reserved at www.regencymovies.com

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Dana Point Police Services will hold a stolen property viewing May 13 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at City Hall, 33282 Golden Lantern. According to Sgt. Lynn Koehmstedt, a probation search on April 25 at the home of Jorge Luis Garfias (36) in the Beachwood Mobile Home Park in Capo Beach, yielded a truckload of stolen property. Garfias is behind bars, awaiting trial. Stolen items include tools, landscaping equipment, electronics and jewelry—including a $21,000 diamond ring belonging to one of ten of the theft victims identified so far. “During the past few weeks we have experienced a rash of thefts, mainly from vehicles and garages in Capo Beach and San Clemente,” said Koehmstedt. “If you have been a victim of theft, please attend the viewing to possibly identify your property. Property will not be released during the viewing but may be returned when the investigation is concluded.”

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…City Approves Pier Bowl Development?

THE LATEST: City Council voted 4-1 Tuesday to approve a four-level commercial/residential development on a vacant lot in San Clemente’s Pier Bowl area at 614 Avenida Victoria.

Garnering a no vote from Councilmember Wayne Eggleston based on the roof’s flat design, plans were approved for the 4,769square-foot building that adheres to Exemplary Spanish Colonial Revival Architecture.

Plans are also in place for what may become an 800-square-foot business on the ground floor with two residential units on the upper levels, including a rooftop deck.

The hearing for the project lasted about two hours and was heated. Those criticizing the project maintained it is too large for that particular space and breaks regulations regarding the Pier Bowl specific plan. However, City staff said it conforms to long-held renderings of the city code.

This was the second time in less that a year the plan went before City Council, as last July the original design was rejected. The most recent plan is a reduced design of the original.

“We bought this lot four years ago and ever since then we’ve been waiting,” said Cheryl Pitt, a vested owner of the project. “We’ve done our diligence and this approval is a culmination of a personal dream and what will be a beautiful home for us.”

However, Annette Jaffe, a critic to the project said it sets a negative tone for the Pier Bowl area as the development’s enclosed patio will bring about vagrancy while the rooftop deck’s presumed party-like atmosphere would be very difficult and troubling to her as a mother.

WHAT’S NEXT: The 40-by-80-foot site, which sits directly across from the pier, was once considered for acquisition by the city as a park and as an access to Coronado Lane—a residential area that could have been developed for several ground-floor shops. As that never came to fruition the site was then proposed for development. Now the project goes to the California Coastal Commission for review. www.sanclementetimes.com

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

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…Large Settlement Against Wal-Mart?

THE LATEST: The Orange County District Attorney’s Office (OCDA), in partnership with 19 other prosecutorial agencies, participated in a settlement earlier this week against Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (Wal-Mart) for the illegal transportation and disposal of hazardous, toxic waste and materials. Wal-Mart has agreed to pay $20 million in penalties, which will be distributed between the 20 prosecuting agencies and 32 environmental health agencies involved in the investigation.

Wal-Mart also agreed to pay $1.6 million to cover the cost of the investigation, $3 million for Supplemental Environmental Projects for future prosecution, investigation, and regulation of cases, and at least $3 million in compliance-keeping measures for its California-based stores.

The settlement was signed May 3 in the Superior Court of California in San Diego on behalf of 19 District Attorney’s Offices for the State and the California Attorney General’s Office. This settlement is one of the largest environmental protection cases in California’s history.

The case against Wal-Mart, who has not admitted fault or liability, states that WalMart improperly handled and dumped hazardous waste including pesticides, chemicals, paints, aerosols, acid, fertilizer, and motor oil from its 236 California-based stores, including Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club locations. This hazardous waste was generated at each of the Wal-Mart locations and dumped or transported to a central location without proper management or disposal of the waste as required by law. This practice amounted to violations by Wal-Mart of environmental laws and regulations throughout California, including Orange County.

WHAT’S NEXT: Specific to Orange County, Wal-Mart was found to have dumped expired toxic fertilizer in a large planter behind a Wal-Mart location in Foothill Ranch. This planter measured 10 feet by 200 feet and backed up to the 241 Toll Road. This fertil-

A rendering of the Pier Bowl area property that was approved by City Council Tuesday.

Courtesy of Michael Luna & Associates, Architects

izer was determined to be hazardous and had entered a storm drain due to rain and the illegal disposal. The fertilizer was tested and deemed to be toxic hazardous waste, making it potentially dangerous to people, animals, and the environment.

The terms of the settlement include a requirement that Wal-Mart shall not dispose of any hazardous waste at any unauthorized location or in violation of Health and Safety Codes. Each individual store must asses all potentially hazardous items and handle hazardous waste by appropriately disposing of it as required by law. Wal-Mart will also train its employees to recognize and properly identify and handle hazardous materials.

publicly identified. Officials from that school district, including the teachers’ union, will be contacted before the hire is finalized.

Mahler has been working on a one-year contract, which expires in June. She earns $975 under the agreement.

The new hire will be the seventh superintendent in Capistrano Unified in the last four years. One resigned in less than a month, citing the political climate, another was fired.

The national search attracted 46 candidates.

FIND OUT MORE: www.orangecountyda.com.

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FIND OUT MORE: See the Beyond the Blackboard blog at www.sanclementetimes.com —Jonathan Volzke

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…A New CUSD Superintendent?

THE LATEST: The Capistrano Unified School District board of trustees is expected to announce a new Superintendent at its next meeting.

The process, to replace interim Superintendent Bobbi Mahler, has been guided by a search firm and started in February. The finalists were not been formally announced but were reported to be sitting superintendents at two Southern California school districts, one in Orange County and another in Los Angeles County.

Trustees met in closed session Monday and picked a single finalist, who was not

WHAT’S NEXT: The board meets in regular session at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 11 at CSUD headquarters, 33122 Valle Road.

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…The Signatures Goal for CUSD Recall?

THE LATEST: A group of district activists called Parents for Local Control announced this week that as of May 2, more than 32,000 signatures have been collected on recall petitions for both Capistrano Unified School District trustees Michael Winsten and Ken Lopez Maddox.

The group says the trustees have not kept campaign promises. Winsten said the supporters who brought him into office still support him, while those who oppose him were against him from the start.

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Eye on SC (Cont. from page 3) WHAT’S NEXT: The Orange County Registrar of Voters allowed 160 days to collect 22,000 valid signatures for each of the trustees being recalled. Parents for Local Control began collecting signatures on March 1, gathering 32,000 signatures in less than 60 days in order to qualify this recall for the November 2 General Election ballot. Coinciding with the General Election will cost the district less than $20,000, as opposed to about $800,000 for a special election.

The activists said they will submit all petitions and signatures to the OC Registrar of Voters later this month to allow time to verify the signatures. Signature gathering will continue up to the time that the petitions are submitted to the Registrar of Voters.

FIND OUT MORE: See the Beyond the Blackboard blog at www.sanclementetimes.com for the full news release from Parents for Local —JV Control.

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…SONGS gets another three years without cooling towers?

THE LATEST: It will take another three years for state water officials to determine whether nuclear power plants like the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station are required to install dozens of cooling towers so as to

avoid using ocean water for cooling.

Following an all-day hearing Tuesday, board members with the state Water Quality Control Board unanimously passed new regulations for the state’s 19 coastal power plants. The regulations require plants using ocean water for cooling to reduce their intake by more than 90 percent in order to dramatically reduce the amount of fish and fish eggs that are taken from the Pacific Ocean and killed in the process of generating electricity.

However, reducing water intake requires the use of evaporative cooling towers that expose hot water to cool air in a continuous loop. Closed cooling tower systems are estimated to use only about 5 percent as much water at the “once through” systems currently used by most plants.

WHAT’S NEXT: The rule gives separate plans for California’s two operating nuclear power plants—SONGS and the Diablo Canyon plant in central California. Plant operators at both sites have protested for the last three years that moving to cooling towers would be too expensive and near impossible. Southern California Edison maintains that it would have to build dozens of cooling towers on the east side of Interstate 5 for SONGS—a project that would inevitably tunnel below the freeway and would cost $2.5 billion. When both reactors are running at maximum capacity, San Onofre brings in about 1.6 billion gallons of

saltwater from the Pacific every day, which is used to cool steam that is created in generating electricity before the water is redirected back to the ocean.

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Business Council dinner valued at $420. Councilmember Lori Donchak also received tickets from the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce for the “Taste of San Clemente Event,” while Councilmember Wayne Eggleston also listed the same gift and the league dinner from Rutan and Tucker. City Manager George Scarborough listed the same gifts as well, while Councilmember Bob Baker had nothing to report in regard to gifts received.

City Council sends in 700 forms: City officials filed conflict-of-interest forms, called 700 Forms, with their City Clerks this month. The forms essentially list the homes, businesses and other interests Councilmembers have, not including their primary home, so citizens can recognize any conflicts of interest. Items included by members of City Council included stocks, bonds, investments, assets of business entities/trusts, other sources of income, loans and business positions. The information provided was self-explanatory and on a lighter note the gifts received were also commonplace.

For example, Mayor Jim Dahl listed as gifts received a dinner valued at $172.16 from the Costa Mesa-based firm Rutan and Tucker, as well as a $150 dinner from the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce. Councilmember Joe Anderson also listed the same two dinners as well as tickets to the Boys and Girls Club Charity auction last November, a golf tournament from the same organization last June, and two tickets to the annual Orange County

City participates in launch of new club for San Clemente teleworkers: Members of the public are invited to join Mayor Jim Dahl May 11 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for a kickoff meeting of the Municipal Teleworker Advisory Group hosted by the City of San Clemente. The meeting will be held at the Community Center’s Ole Hanson Fireside Room located at 100 N. Calle Seville.

Come listen to Mayor Dahl welcome San Clemente’s teleworkers, flexecutives, and other members of the virtual workforce. The Municipal Teleworker Advisory Group is a “clan” within the San Clemente Chapter of the Orange County Teleworkers Association, a non-profit membership group. The meeting’s agenda will include assembling volunteers who will collect, analyze, and present recommendations to the City about this emerging combination of residents and businesses.

Anyone who is a San Clemente teleworker is invited to attend and to get involved. There is no fee. For more information, log on to www. scl.octeleworkers.com/mtag.htm.

FIND OUT MORE: www.sce.com

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On the Bubble

•Members of Las Palmas Leadership Group speak at public hearing: During Tuesday’s City Council meeting members of the Las Palmas Leadership Group (LPLG) came out to speak about the 2010-11 Annual Action Plan for Expenditures of Community Development Block Grant Funds, Consolidated Plan Extension for 2010-2012, and Fair Housing Analysis of Impediments 2010-2014. The public hearing was set to consider a request to approve the draft Annual Action Plan, Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing, two-year extension of the Consolidated Plan for 2010-2012 and the City’s proposed activities to be funded under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant Program. LPLG members were mostly concerned with the community obtaining more resources at Max Berg Park and the need for traffic changes and crosswalks in the area so children have a safer route to school. Councilmembers Lori Donchak and Joe Anderson are on the Traffic Task Force committee and will discuss the issues related to Max Berg Park at the May 11 committee meeting. • Council discusses violations of City expandable polystyrene policy: During Tuesday’s City Council meeting a report from the Public Works Director/City Engineer was presented to Council concerning violations of the City’s expandable polystyrene policy. Staff recommended to issue written warnings from Mayor Jim Dahl to the San Clemente Garden Club regarding violation of the terms of its special event permit for the “Gardenfest” held April 10-11, and to the San Clemente Beaches, Parks and Recreation Foundation regarding violation of the terms of its special event permit for the Carnival Colossal April 15-18. Both entities know of the strict policy against using polystyrene at events in the city, but both were available to patrons at each event. • New beaches, parks and recreation director assumes post: San Clemente’s new director of beaches, parks and recreation took over her post, effective April 27. Sharon Heider, who last held the same position in Palm Springs, is familiar with San Clemente as she already owned a home in town when she was hired to succeed Al King, who retired in January. “I’ve been in this community about 12 years,” Heider said, at a city council meeting last month. “I’ve spent about three years in Palm Springs; I’m looking forward to bringing my professional efforts back to the place that I call home.”

NOTES

City and Community Calendar Thursday, May 6 Health Committee Meeting 2 p.m. San Clemente Collaborative group meeting at the Presbyterian Church Library. 119 N. Avenida de la Estrella, 949.205.2562, scccollaborative@gmail.com.

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

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presents the four-week class every Thursday at the West Marine, 900 W. Coast Hwy, Newport Beach. Fee: $35. Info: 949.230.7523 or 949.768.3786.

tion meets the second Sunday at the Community Center. Refreshments served. Members free, non-members $5 donation. 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.492.7175, www.scartgallery.com.

Friday, May 7

Monday, May 10

3:30 p.m. Community Center, 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.205.2562, jlsener@gmail.com.

Fun on the Run

“55 Alive Driver Safety Program”

Toastmasters

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.

9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Driving safety class for seniors at the Senior Center. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.498.3322, www.san-clemente.org.

Blood Drive

Saturday, May 8 Trail Clearing & Weeding 8 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Spend time in the beautiful outdoors and clear trails at the Donna O’Neill Conservancy. Free. 949.923.2210, www.theconservancy.org.

1 p.m.–7 p.m. Donate blood to the Red Cross at South Shores Church. 32712 Crown Valley Pkwy., 714.427.2626, www.redcross.org.

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

Wednesday, May 12 Human Affairs Meeting 3 p.m. Community Center, 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

Stop Feeding Your Dragon

French Conversation Club

9 a.m. Parenting seminar at Community Presbyterian Church Preschool & Kindergarten.

Free. 32202 Del Obispo St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.9141.

Cinco de Mayo Celebration

Sunday, May 9

Good Neighbors of Capistrano Valley 11 a.m. The women’s group enjoys social-

“About Boating Safely” Class

SCAA Meeting

7 p.m.-9 p.m. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary

3 p.m.–5 p.m. The San Clemente Art Associa-

izing, lunch and an entertaining program by the band Ribbons of Fire at Irons in the Fire. New

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SCC Leadership Meeting

Tuesday, May 11

6 p.m.-9 p.m. OC Human Relations holds its anniversary banquet fundraiser and honors those who make a difference in Orange County at The Grove in Anaheim. Tickets $100. 714.567.7470, www.ocgov.com.

12 p.m.-6 p.m. Max Berg Plaza Park. More info in Getting Out Calendar!

members welcom. 150 Avenida Magdalena, 949.498.8870.

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

San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Shelter Canine Licensing and Vaccination Clinic 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Get micro chips, vaccines and licensing. 221 Avenida Fabricante, 949.492.1617. www.sanclementetimes.com

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Business Beat

By David Zimmerle

News and updates on San Clemente’s business community

NOW OPEN u Bunny’s Secrets can make any woman look good and feel comfortable in lingerie for those intimate moments with that special someone.

The concept of the store has been in place for over two years as owner Barbara Tracy initially ran the business from a booth at the Orange County Marketplace on 88 Fair Drive in Costa Mesa.

In mid-April, Tracy opened Bunny’s Secrets, located at 223 Avenida Del Mar, in San Clemente because she said it’s a great area to have a business.

“I love San Clemente and the feel of downtown,” Tracy said. “I enjoy the people and the climate, and one day my husband and I want to retire here.”

About half of the store is centered around the sale of bras, panties and nightgowns.

However, there’s other retail items for sale like sunglasses, vegan handbags, jewelry, scarves, unique tops, sundresses for summer, yoga wear, sports bras and the like.

The pricing is fair too. Most of the lingerie costs up to $50, while you won’t find a single bra over $30. And though most boutique lingerie stores might not have the right selections for all women - that is not the case at Bunny’s Secrets.

“The lingerie is cut longer and is a little bit more flattering for most women,” Tracy said. “I buy the lingerie in larger sizes so you don’t feel squished in when you put it on, and so customers have options and aren’t locked into one certain style.”

And the store is a gem – it’s decor a throwback to the 1950s. Wallpaper with mint-green vertical stripes, oval mirrors, large oil portraits of Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn also add to the classy vibe.

“The store is gorgeous, and when women come in they absolutely love it,” Tracy said. “It’s got a very feminine feel - lots of chandeliers, an antique armoire, and two very large dressing rooms for fittings, as well as ample room if someone comes in with their kids.”

As far as the name goes, Bunny’s Secrets has nothing to do with Playboy’s darlings.

“Bunny has been the nickname that my husband has given me for 30 years,” Tracy said.

Store hours are Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Call the store at 949.429.5050 for more information. u Former executive director of Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens Jan McKay has a new business venture that will keep her right here in town.

Jan McKay & Associates, a new San Clemente-based consulting and outsourcing service, recently announced it’s formal launch.

The new business specializes in services to nonprofit destinations like museums, historic sites, science centers, parks and gardens, zoos, performing arts centers and other cultural organizations, and provides a range of services including fund raising, marketing, public relations, educational and public programming, exhibit and gallery design, assessments, strategic and operational planning, and project management.

“My associates and I bring a deep reservoir of real-world experience to our clients and offer a collegial approach to your projects and needs,” McKay said.

McKay employs a total of nine seasoned associates including herself, and all bring an expert’s take on consulting, planning and

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outsourcing business for mission-driven organizations.

“I’ve got a full team of associates from all around the country and we pride ourselves in working directly with our clients,” McKay said.

The full gamut of services also includes community relations and awareness building/marketing, development and fundraising, educational and public programming, visitor services and experiences, organizational assessment and strategic planning, collections care and curatorial assistance and project assistance to name a few.

“I always wanted to do consulting full time, and I wanted to do it from San Clemente - I want to stay here,” McKay said. “I’m pretty excited to stay in town and have a new business here.”

Overall, McKay has worked with museums and cultural centers for 22 years.

Her new business also has a special deal going right now. If you’re a volunteer or employee of non-profit you can register on the business’s website for a chance at winning a free lunch of up to 10 staff members or colleagues anywhere in the country.

Find out more on Jan McKay and Associates by visiting the website www.janmckayandassociates.com or reach McKay at 949.218.4650. u Baroni Cleaners, Tailoring and Tuxedos had its grand opening May 5. The business is located at 415 Avenida Pico, Suite J in San Clemente. More information is available at 949.366.0944.

Barbara Tracy of Bunny’s Secrets. Photo by Mike Marble

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u San Clemente local Kevin Nelson of Web Conferencing Central recently announced the launch of a new online public collaboration tool call Cotopic. Basically, it’s a web conferencing program that enables artists, photographers, non-profits and other businesses a forum to conference for meetings.

“I envision the system as a place where groups of people can attend live presentations given by non-profits, experts, educators, artists and anyone with interesting visual content,” Nelson said. “These presentations will also be recorded for future playback. For my part, I expect to produce events focusing on the protection of our environment.”

Nelson said the system also lends itself to situations where, for whatever reason, people need to be reading the same material at the same time. And its generally appropriate for small to medium sized groups.

Web Conferencing Central is based in Newport Beach, has been around since 2005 and is privately owned by Nelson. The new online tool offers clients a great way to network on topics that will help move the country forward, Nelson added.

“Now that I am happy with the performance of the system, I hope it can be used in a way that provides a public benefit,” Nelson said.

For more information, contact Nelson at knelson@web-conferencing-central.com or visit www.cotopic.com.

u ASAP Appliance Service, 3200 Legendario, a family owned and operated appliance service company in San Clemente, is proudly celebrating its 20th year in business. The husband and wife team of Lance and Charlene Riddle went into business together officially on Valentine’s Day in 1990.

Lance was raised in an appliance service business owned and operated by his parents, and has been servicing south orange county appliances for over 35 years now. Charlene worked as a nurse for over 10 years before they decided to go into business together. The business services all major brands of major home appliances including washers, dryers, refrigerators, freezers, wine coolers, dishwashers, disposals, ovens, cooktops, ranges, microwaves and compactors. Their motto – “We specialize in world class customer service,” Charlene said. More information is available at 949.361.7713 or by visiting www.asapapplianceservice.com.

SEND US YOUR BUSINESS NEWS To get business news in this section, send an e-mail to editorial@sanclementetimes. com. “Business Beat” will include updates and happenings that occurred within six to eight weeks of publication. www.sanclementetimes.com

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Cream of the Crop San Clemente Chamber of Commerce earns top rank

By David Zimmerle San Clemente Times

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an Clemente has a vast network of people and businesses that help turn its wheels of production, making the city an economically viable home for its residents, and a desirable destination for visitors.

However, behind the machine of business in all its forms, a particular set of people aid in its organization, and help promote the general welfare and prosperity of the area business community—the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce.

The sheer nature of that title can almost seem overwhelming and a little hard to understand at first, but a closer look lends a refreshing perspective and one that offers value in its distinction.

No Ordinary Chamber The San Clemente Chamber of Commerce is ranked in the top 1 percent of chambers of commerce in the United States. In February, the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce was awarded a five-star accreditation by the United States Chamber of Commerce for its positive contribution to the city of San Clemente, and its utilization of pragmatic and effective internal policies. The special five-star merit is just that for a reason—only 55 chambers in the United States have the five-star rating.

The accreditation process is not a simple send-off of esoteric letters and documents aimed at a quick review. Rather, the process is long and arduous, requiring at least eight months and countless hours of preparation to ensure that the review board knows exactly what they should be awarding.

In 2004, the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce completed the accreditation process for the first time, earning four stars, a high ranking nationwide and a lot to celebrate. With the re-accreditation process up for review every five years, 2009 was a different story.

“A five-star rating is usually associated with other bigger regional chambers throughout the country,” said Lynn Wood, CEO/President of the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce. “The submission process required a lot of work. Overall, we submitted large binders detailing different segments you have to work in. On top of that, there’s minimum requirements in each section. Getting five stars is a big accolade, so we put in a lot of time and effort to make sure everything was in place.”

Falling Right Into Place The accreditation application for local

From left: 2nd Vice Chairman Michael Johnson, Chief Financial Officer Chuck Narey, Chamber CEO/President Lynn Woods, 1st Vice Chairman Steve Ynzunza, Vice Chairman Nancy Hunt, Immediate Past Chairman Nick Ragenovich and Chairman of the Board Jeff Bott. Photo by Heidi Mefferd

chambers breaks down into nine sections—Governance, Finance, Human Resources, Government Affairs, Program Development, Technology, Communication, Facilities and Benchmarking.

Governance refers to an accredited chamber defining the architecture of its governing system that clearly develops a purpose and a mission statement that is shared by board members and staff alike.

Within it, the organizational structure is defined and the board of directors and staff are clear about their roles and responsibilities. It’s the first section to complete for a reason.

“Everything has to be 150 percent transparent and really answer the question of ‘Legislatively, what are you doing?’”

Wood said.

The San Clemente Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization, which means it can be political in nature.

What is The Chamber of Commerce?

The San Clemente Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary membership organization of business and professional men and women who have joined together for the purpose of promoting the general welfare and prosperity of the area business community.

Objectives of the Chamber: • To promote a better understanding of the nation’s private enterprise system.

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climate in the San Clemente area.

• To sponsor aggressive programs of work and stimulate activities that will provide full development and employment of our human and economic resources.

• To provide creative business leadership and effective coordination of all interested parties in solving community problems and initiating constructive community action.

• To create broad understanding and appreciation of the great opportunities in the San Clemente area, and to promote the advantages and assets of our community within the area, in the state, and in the world.

As it also receives money from the city, the Chamber focuses much of its energies on how that income reflects on city recreation and tourism.

The Finance segment requires that an accredited chamber conform to all Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and state accounting regulations and generally complies with the Statements of Financial Accounting Standards. Each chamber operates on a budget approved by the board of directors, and a recognized auditing firm performs an audit of the chamber’s records.

For more than 60 years, the principal source of income for the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce is the well-known South Coast Area Directory—a phonebook staple for many in South Orange County.

The phonebook has helped the organization maintain its independence from other City subsidies.

“We’re probably the only one in the country to do it,” Wood said. “It’s a great benefit to our members because it gives [the Chamber] an advantage money-wise to produce publications and economic pieces while advertising our members for free through it.

It also gives us more latitude to create more programs for our members.”

Other community and visitor publications produced by the Chamber include a monthly newsletter, annual Visitor’s Guide, Dining Guide, a wall Calendar and a website.

In Human Resources, the chamber meets all federal and state regulations governing employees and acts as a catalyst in the professional development of its staff. It’s also important to note that each Chamber staff member recognizes his or her responsibility for implementing the decisions of the board of directors.

The Who’s Who CEO/President: Lynn Wood Administrative Assistant: Norma Hernandez Administrative Assistant: Claudia Leon Production Specialist: Arlen Flores Officers Chairman of the Board: Jeff Bott (Transportation Corridor Agencies) Vice Chairman: Nancy Hunt (Keller Williams Realty) Chief Financial Officer: Chuck Narey (Hayden, Narey & Persich, CPA) Immediate Past Chairman: Nick Ragenovich (Baskin Robbins) 1st Vice Chairman: Steve Ynzunza (Coast Property Services) 2nd Vice Chairman: Michael Johnson (Cresa Partners) Directors Bernie Allen (Attorney), Mike Burke (RBF Consulting), George Carvalho (Management Consultant), Dr. Adam Crawford (Oceanview Family Medicine), Leo Dennis (Wal-Mart), John Heffernan (AT&T), Don Kindred (Kindred Associates), Adele Lux (Adele at the S.C. Inn), Dick Rodriguez (Rod’s Tree Service), Jim Valentine (SDG&E), Joe Anderson (City of S.C. Councilmember Liasion) and Larry Rannals (Camp Pendleton Liaison).

Government Affairs is also a strong area for the Chamber as it has a systematic procedure to develop public policy positions and participates in public policy decision-making that affects economic and business issues. A grassroots network is one of the Chamber’s most effective advocacy tools.

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Eye on SC Cream of the Crop (Cont. from page 8) The Chamber maintains a grassroots network website called www.voiceofsanclemente. com, whereby it fights for businesses through legislative advocacy as “the voice of business” on its members’ behalf, while also allowing members to advance the San Clemente Chamber’s stance on important issues facing the nation through other voting forums.

Program Development has been very popular for the Chamber as it has a formal system in place to plan, document, and exercise shortand long-term goals or plans. It has developed methods to monitor and evaluate progress on goals that are used throughout the year.

Through this process, it is well known for its annual Fiesta—a downtown party on Avenida Del Mar that [has] gone on in some form or another almost every year since the city’s inception. Other events include the Seafest Chowder Cook-off, the Taste of San Clemente, a Charity Golf Tournament and monthly networking mixers.

The Chamber excels at Technology and Communication as both are tools that allow it to effectively communicate and implement its program of action with membership.

As for their Facilities, the Chamber conforms to all federal, state, and local building fire, health and safety regulations. Initially, the offices were at the Old City Building, then on the corner of Miramar and El Camino, but moved to their location at 1100 North El Camino Real in the 1960’s.

Golden Service Through And Through “Accreditation is one of the highest honors bestowed on chambers fighting for progrowth and jobs policies at federal, state, and local level,” Thomas Donohue, President and CEO of the United States Chamber of Commerce, said in a statement. “This distinc-

SC Sheriff’s Blotter Compiled By H E AT HER T U R NEY 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, May 3 WELFARE CHECK Avenida Lobeiro, 200 Block (4:12 p.m.) A man driving a white Ford reportedly left a 14-month-old child inside the vehicle alone for over 30 minutes.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Camino De Estrella/I-5 Freeway (12:26 p.m.)

The attendant at the Arco gas station was seen standing near the safe, which was partially open, with a suspiciously blank stare across their face.

INVESTIGATE PERSON DOWN East Avenida Pico/ Calle Del Cerro (10:07 Page 10 • San Clemente Times • May 6–12, 2010

Accreditation Statistics Of the 6,936 chambers in the United States, 250 of these are accredited, and these elite chambers represent the top 4 percent of all chambers in the U.S. The national Accreditation statistics are as follows: • 21 are Accredited – 6 percent; • 78 are 3-Star – 31 percent; • 88 are 4-Star – 34 percent; • 63 are 5-Star – 25 percent.

From left: Production Specialist Arlen Flores, Administrative Assistant Norma Hernandez and Administrative Assistant Claudia Leon. Photo by Heidi Mefferd

tion honors [the Chamber’s] commitment to helping advance the principles of free enterprise—the bedrock of this prestigious award.”

The result of the Chamber’s top rating relies on the relationship between the hard work of its staff, directors, officers and, ultimately, its members.

“The idea behind it all is to bring people to town,” Wood said. “If people are eating, shopping and dining here, it’s good for economic development and we’re happy with it. This is a great team that works so well together and can really just take on numerous projects that other chambers can’t.” SC

a.m.) An elderly female wearing a pink jacket and white pants was seen lying on the ground near the tennis courts.

daughter is bipolar and un-medicated and is six weeks pregnant.

DISTURBANCE El Camino Real, 2300 Block (1:23 a.m.)

After a wedding party finished celebrating inside Molly Blooms Irish Pub, 15 to 20 of the seemingly intoxicated guests began fighting in the parking lot.

Sunday, May 2 DISTURBANCE Avenida Forencia, 100 Block (9:09 p.m.) A woman was heard screaming for someone to call the police because her boyfriend was beating her.

DISTURBANCE-MUSIC OR PARTY Avenida Santa Barbara, 300 Block (8:45 p.m.) An informant called complaining about loud ping-pong playing heard coming from the garage.

ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY Calle Lago/El Camino Real (6:05 p.m.) The fire department was sent out after a man was reported to be bleeding from his head.

9-1-1 HANGUP Calle Vallarta, 700 Block (4:54 p.m.) People were heard screaming on the phone before the line was disconnected.

DISTURBANCE-FAMILY DISPUTE Calle Del Cerro, 1100 Block (4:35 p.m.)

A woman reported that her daughter was complaining of stomach cramps after her husband kicked her in the abdomen. The

WELFARE CHECK West Avenida Palizada/ Calle Seville (4:10 p.m.) Three kids, aging from 7 to 9 years old, were seen operating a lemonade stand with no adults nearby. One of the children was seen running into the street trying to wave motorists down.

9-1-1 HANGUP Avenida Victoria, 100 Block (3:17 p.m.) A person calling from a payphone at the liquor store declared their frustration about the lack of public bathrooms in the area.

BATTERY Via San Gorgonio, 2900 Block (1:18 p.m.)

A woman reported that an adult male hit her 14-year-old son at a soccer game. The man was the father of a member of the opposing team.

DRUNK IN PUBLIC East Avenida Pico/ Avenida Vista Hermosa (12:36 a.m.) A seemingly intoxicated man wearing a white shirt and jeans was seen rolling around on the center median.

Saturday, May 1 UNKOWN TROUBLE El Camino Real, 3600 Block (1:32 a.m.)

A woman reported that her boyfriend drugged her and kept her in a motel room for the last 24 hours. The woman was afraid that her boyfriend might murder her because of his extensive criminal history.

Of the Accredited chambers, four are state chambers.

• Oklahoma – accredited State Chamber (4-Star) – less than 1 percent; • South Carolina – Accredited State Chamber with Distinction – 1 percent; • Association of Washington Business – Accredited State Chamber with Distinction • Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Accredited State Chamber with Distinction.

9-1-1 HANGUP Avenida Del Mar, 200 Block (11:50 a.m.) A tourist from Italy who didn’t know how to use the phone, accidentally called 9-1-1.

Friday April 30 DISTURBANCE Avenida Talega/ Calle Portofino (3:48 p.m.)

People holding signs were apparently stopping children from going to the school carnival at Vista Del Mar School.

INVESTIGATE PERSON DOWN El Camino Real, 1400 Block (8:17 p.m.) An informant stated that a male subject was seen lying on the ground behind the San Onofre Inn. The informant shook the man and he did not move.

Thursday, April 29 9-1-1 HANGUP El Camino Real, 1800 Block (12:31 p.m.) Local transient, Claudie, called 9-1-1 stating that the sheriff is a fat man.

Wednesday, April 28 DISTURBANCE-FAMILY DISPUTE Mariposa, 100 Block (10:49 p.m.) A man was reportedly involved in a physical dispute with his girlfriend and became so enraged that he began ripping electronics out of the wall.

ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY Camino De Estrella, 500 Block (9:43 p.m.) An apparently intoxicated woman reported that she didn’t feel well and that she was hit by a car the night before. www.sanclementetimes.com

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Props, Recognitions and Morsels of Info Sundried Tomato American Bistro and Cafés will have a premium Mother’s Day brunch May 9. The San Clemente restaurant will be hosting a buffet brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to commemorate this special day. Menu items are available for just $25 for adults and $10 for kids 12 and under. Face painting and great live music is also in store from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For hours and location information, visit www.sundriedtomatocafe.com. u

The San Clemente Sunrise Rotary Golf Tournament will commence May 17 with an 11:30 a.m. shotgun scramble. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. This event is their biggest support event for Laura’s House for Battered Women as well as other local charities. More information is available from Jim Rutter at 949.361.5866, Connie Blietz at 949.498.9688 or Jim Evert at 949.369.0663. u

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Sydnee Alm, a senior at San Clemente High School, received the “Assisteen of the Year” award April 26 at the Assisteens year-end banquet at the Talega Golf Club. Assisteens Auxiliary of the Assistance League of Capistrano Valley is a philanthropic group for young women in eighth through 12th grade.

Alm has been an Assisteen for five years and currently holds the office of Chairman. She has performed over 450 hours of community service and won the United States President’s Service Award for the past four years. Up next, 19 senior Assisteens will be presented at the Rose Medallion Ball on May 30 at the Ritz-Carlton in Dana Point.

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Selma’s Pizza, 218 Avenida Del Mar, will host Military Appreciation Week May 10-16 as a chance to say thanks to all our hard-working military personnel. Military will receive a complimentary personal pizza on their next dine in purchase (with valid Military ID and drink purchase).

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The John Cuchessi 2nd Annual Memorial Ride will take place May 16 at 9 a.m.

The ride starts at San Clemente Cyclery and will head south to Las Pulgas Road for a roundtrip. Please come join us in the annual bike ride that commemorates the life of John Cuchessi. For more information call 949.492.8890. u

Mikey Canahui (center) is congratulated by principal Bill Billingsley and his teacher Jennifer Fallon for winning a recent essay contest.

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Mikey Canahui, a first grader at San Onofre School, was enrolled in the after school program “Operation Hero” during its last session due to his father being sent on a 9-month course in Camp Lejuene in North Carolina. During the course of the program, the students entered an essay contest called “My Military Hero,” and Canahui won the nationwide first prize in the contest – his hero being his father. He and his mother, Valentina, were invited to attend a luncheon at Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. set for May 13. During the event, Canahui will be given a certificate/award along with a framed copy of his essay. Getting out to the event has proven costly for the family, as the trip has been paid for with $1,200 from savings, leaving the account depleted just to pay for the airline tickets and hotel. Due to lack of resources, the ASYMCA did not have any funds to fly the family out to the event. If any organizations or other resources are willing to help sponsor Mikey on this venture, contact Valentina Canahui at 949.300.1410 or valentina.canahui@yahoo.com.

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Volunteers at San Clemente Presbyterian Church (SCPC) showered moms to be and recent moms of Marine families of the 1st Combat Engineer Battalion (1CEB) with gifts and a Marine Family Baby Shower April 24 at the church’s Fellowhsip Hall. At the church they were greeted by an army of volunteers who gave them a warm welcome. A staffed play area was also available to entertain their children. More information on the event is available from Barbara Bennett at BQB04@ cox.net.

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Capo Beach Christian School’s Annual Capo Carnival, 25975 Domingo Ave., is May 7 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Swing by with friends and family and enjoy BBQ, carnival games, giant inflatables, a silent auction and more. Some silent auction items available to bid on include donations from Riviera Paddlesurf, Hole in the Fence Bikes, Volcom, Electric, Hurley, Jack’s Surfboards, Laguna Surf and Sport, JC Health and Fitness, Curlew Historic Schooner, Outdoor Fitness Adventure Club, and many more. For more information call 949.496.3513 or visit www.capobeachchristianschool.org. u

The San Clemente Junior Woman’s Club recently held its second annual Casino Night. Themed ‘Casino Royale’, the fundraiser attracted more than 145 guests to Irons in the Fire at the San Clemente Municipal Golf Course. The evening featured Las Vegas style gambling tables and a sold out Texas Hold ’em Tournament. A live auction offered a variety of prizes, including five nights in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, three nights at any Hilton, worldwide, and tickets to The Ellen show just to name a few.

Guests also participated in a silent auction on 35 baskets that offered fishing trips, spa treatments and hotel stays. The money raised will go to support local charities and organizations as well as national and international causes.

Each year, The San Clemente Junior Woman’s Club donates over 3,500 volunJunior’s Jill Mitzev bids on a Cabo San Lucas getaway. Courtesy photo teer hours to better our community, and raises funds to support organizations such as Family Assistance Ministries, Laura’s House, Capistrano Unified School District, as well as international efforts such as the Haiti earthquake relief.

The San Clemente Junior Woman’s Club is always interested in obtaining new members who are looking for a way to give back to their community and make new friends. They are a casual group of civic-minded women who meet the second Monday of each month to discuss ways to raise money and donate services to the community. Monthly meetings are held at the RIO Adult Day Health Care Center, 2021 Calle Frontera. For more information please visit www.scjwc.org.

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Coco’s Camp Pendleton celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony and guest speakers April 16. As the first sit down chain restaurant to ever open on a military base in the U.S., the opening was both historic and exciting for everyone involved. Colonel Nicholas F. Marano, Commanding Officer, Camp Pendleton, Mr. Lane Jones, MCCS Services Division, USMC and the Camp Pendleton community all attended, as well as Snoopy (the official mascot for Coco’s). After the ribbon cutting ceremony, over 300 guests enjoyed tantalizing food samples, while the under 10 crowd enjoyed a bounce house, face painting and pictures with Snoopy.

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San Clemente resident and Big Sister Karen Cosme is celebrating the one-year anniversary of her match to Little Sister Estefania through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County. The pair meets regularly for relationship-building activities. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County welcomes donor support as well as additional volunteers.

Male mentors are especially needed. For information, visit www.bigbrooc.org or call 714.544.7773.

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Author Peter Clothier of Laguna Beach will speak at Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens May 6 at 7 p.m. The evening event is presented in conjunction with the San Clemente Student Art Exhibit, on display at Casa Romantica from May 8 to June 6, and in partnership with Arts Orange County. Clothier is the former Dean of the Otis College of Art in Los Angeles.

His new book, “Persist: In Praise of the Creative Spirit in a World Gone Mad with Commerce,” is a prescription for artists to thrive. In the book, Clothier explains how artists can be commercially successful while not betraying their art for commercial sake. The presentation is geared towards high school age students or those slightly older that may be considering a career in art.

Admission is free. More information is available at 949.498.2139.

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Mayor’s Column: By Jim Dahl

Get Prepared for an Emergency M ay is Emergency Preparedness Month and as we know disaster can strike at anytime, so we need to be prepared. To help, the City of San Clemente is coordinating an Emergency Preparedness Expo on Saturday, May 22 from noon to 3 p.m. This event at the San Clemente Community Center Auditorium is a great way for us to increase public education and outreach efforts to our residents about emergency planning and preparedness.

As a city located within the 10-mile emergency planning zone (EPZ), it is important that our residents are reminded about the emergency plans we have in place, not just for an incident at the nuclear plant, but for other more likely disasters such as earthquakes, fires or floods. A disaster doesn’t wait, and that is why it’s important to prepare in advance so we are ready when an emergency presents itself.

After a natural or man-made disaster it is important for families to have the water, food, batteries and other essentials they will need to sustain themselves for at least three days.

During this time, roads will be blocked by debris, utilities, such as power and water, may be out, and local governments will be working hard to establish these essential services.

There are very few opportunities for individuals and families to come together and learn about crisis preparedness.

This Expo will provide a helpful forum for this purpose and will feature partner agencies such as San Clemente Police Services, Orange County Fire Authority, Saddleback Memorial Hospital San Clemente Campus, emergency supply kit providers, American Red Cross, County of Orange, Medical Reserve Corps, SONGS, NOAA, RACES, and others. Interactive activities and safety demonstrations are planned for residents. Those attending will also have an opportunity to win raffle prizes. Southern California Edison will join the City in sponsoring the event.

Also, I am pleased to see San Clemente Police Services and Emergency Planning partnering together to bring Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training to the City.

CERT is a nationally recognized program that provides an opportunity for residents and members of the business community to learn basic skills to save lives and protect property, in the aftermath of a major disaster.

And, let’s not forget the importance of basic skills before you enter the ocean. With summer soon upon us, it’s critical

YOU’RE INVITED! 8 a.m. Friday, May 21 at Café Calypso ••••• 114 Avenida Del Mar, Suite 4, San Clemente

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that we have a refresher on beach safety to avoid some common emergencies.

Here are some great tips to help keep you safe: Swim Near A Lifeguard: Statistics from the United States Lifesaving Association show the chances of drowning in a lifeguarded area are 1 in 18 million. Swim or surf in an area where lifeguards are on Jim Dahl duty if at all possible.

Never Swim Alone: When you swim with a buddy, if one of you has a problem, the other may be able to help by signaling for assistance from others. At least have someone onshore watching you.

Check Conditions Before Entering the Water: San Clemente lifeguards provide many warning systems to advise you of surf conditions. Check the City’s website at www. san-clemente.org, call the surf report at 949.492.1011, look at the flag on tower zero on the pier (green means generally safe, etc.), or ask one of the lifeguards on the beach.

Don’t Fight the Current: If you are caught in a rip current, don’t fight it by trying to swim directly to shore. Instead, swim parallel to shore until you feel the current relax, and then swim to shore.

Swim Sober: Alcohol is one of the leading contributors to accidental drowning.

Leash Your Board: Surfboards and bodyboards should be used only with a leash.

Don’t Float Where You Can’t Swim: Non-swimmers often use flotation devices, like inflatable rafts, to go offshore. If they fall off, they can quickly drown. No one should use a flotation device unless they are able to swim. Use of a leash is not enough because a non-swimmer may panic and be unable to swim back to the flotation device, even with a leash.

Don’t Dive Headfirst, Protect Your Neck: Serious, lifelong injuries including paraplegia occur every year due to diving headfirst into unknown water and striking the bottom.

Bodysurfing can result in a serious neck injury when the swimmer’s neck strikes the bottom. Check for depth and obstructions before diving, then go in feet first the first time; and use caution, always extending a hand ahead of you.

Wear Fins: When swimming or bodyboarding, always wear fins made for the ocean. The use of fins will allow you to get out of rip currents, swim faster, catch waves easier, and generally make your day much more enjoyable. Lifeguards wear them… you should too!

If you have questions or comments, please call me at 949.361.8322 or email me at DahlJ@san-clemente.org or if interested in exhibiting emergency/safety supplies or services at the event, call Emergency Planning Officer Jen Tucker at 949.361.6109.

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Online Reader Poll Who was the “winner” in the CUSD teachers’ strike?

Teachers, because they added the restoration language.

46% The trustees because they held out.

20% Nobody. And the children lost.

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Letters to the Editor KEEP FACTS STRAIGHT Kurt Page, San Clemente

I’m not sure where letter writer Jeff Smith gets his news, although I have my suspicions, but the “silly teacher strike” was never about demanding more pay, as he repeatedly asserts, even after he read two excellent letters in the SC Times that explained it all the previous week.

Teachers willingly accepted a 10.1% pay cut but saw no reason to make it permanent if the financial picture improves in the future. The respected independent fact finder agreed, as did the school board of every other district in Orange County. If Mr. Smith thinks that a 10.1% cut isn’t enough or that the Capo teachers aren’t doing a good enough job to warrant a reasonable contract, despite our district’s excellent test scores, he should come right out and say so. Just get the facts straight before writing letters that misrepresent the intentions of teachers in order to support an anti-tax political point.

CUSD BOARD ACTED RESPONSIBLY Jacqueline Cooper, San Clemente

We all should be horrified at what is transpiring within the Capistrano Unified School District (CUSD) school district.

Every facet of our California economy has been affected by crazy spending and the insane concept that for some reason no one with a government /union job will be impacted by the states mismanagement of our tax dollars. When a responsible group (the school board) tries to take measures to make necessary cuts they are fought by the unions and misinformed parents. People! There is no money, we are broke.

This is just the beginning of the collapse of our state. A 10% salary cut is better than no job. Just ask the millions (Cont. on page 16) www.sanclementetimes.com

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Letters to the Editor (cont.) in California who have lost jobs what their choice would have been. California is in double digit unemployment, many have lost jobs, homes, and retirement. While these government employees are complaining about a salary cut. I believe the average CUSD teacher is making $75K to over $100K. This includes a substantial pension awaiting them at retirement.

Not many of us who pay these teachers with our tax dollars make as much on average or will have that kind of pension awaiting us when we retire.

All of California needs to take a long hard look at what is happening to our schools that are rated 47th out of 50, with the highest paid teachers in all of the U. S. What kind of fools are we for putting up with this? We need to adjust our thinking to the current reality.

TOLL ROAD DISCUSSION, ROUND 3 Steve Pezman, San Clemente

Dear Mr. Elters, I do admit, spell check is the only way I make it through the day, but suggesting that I might benefit financially from opposing the 241 because I publish The Surfer’s Journal and serve as Vice President of the Surfing Heritage Foundation is silly. As a Trestles surfer since 1959, an area resident and local business person since the early 1970s, and as a freeway driver, I have a personal interest in solving our traffic issues and protecting our quality of life, not a monetary one.

By owning a surfing publication I don’t benefit financially from Trestles one way or another. We are reader supported and our subscribers are all over the U.S. and worldwide.

A local surf break does not exert a financial impact on our business. As for my participation in the Surfing Heritage Foundation being a basis for gaining personal financial advantage by opposing the 241, the Foundation is a 501C non-profit volunteer organization whose goal is to preserve and archive surfing history. It is supported by donations. I am not paid to advocate for anything, nor are the vast majority opposing the 241 route (concerned bodies like the Sierra Club, Surfrider Foundation, and Audubon Society do have paid staffers who participate in opposing the 241 route), while many of those who work for it (note: the TCA paid several bus loads of steel workers’ union members to attempt to offset general public presence at the Coastal Commission hearing in Del Mar) are paid for their effort.

As for impact on the natural terrain, if you look at the existing 241 and the 73 behind Laguna, you see plain and simple what they build. You see the width of the entire path of the north/south lanes and center median; earth-filled valleys and carving through hills, you see the grading scars along the sides through the hills, the dramatic erosion controlled and cement-walled hillsides and drainage systems, on and on.

They are unquestionably massive structures. The San Mateo Valley is much less than a mile wide. Running the toll road through the valley will make it the overwhelmingly dominant physical feature of the valley, no matter what side it is on.

Though Mr. Elters disagrees, the construction process and ultimate presence of the toll road would indeed constitute a “profound alteration” of the watershed/valley. Everything in nature is intertwined. Over time, the nature of the watershed creates the nature of the surf break off shore.

The Marine Corp has always been good neighbors to the City of San Clemente. They do not do things along their borders so radical as to negatively impact adjacent populated areas. Accepting the toll road as an esthetic screen and buffer to training activities is not something you buy into unless you are seeking rationales, however the resultant traffic noise might indeed help blot out the sound of gun fire—pardon my joke.

Without the toll road, alternate connection to inland areas from San Clemente will be improved by the eventual completion of La Pata through to the San Antonio Parkway terminus at Ortega highway. It would be further served by extending Cristianitos Road back to the Ortega, which also allows the 5 and 241 to connect without such trauma to the surrounding land. Sorry to beat that point to death but it seems too affordable, functional and scale appropriate to the traffic wanting to go that way to continue ignoring.

Finally, I concede that Mr. Elters is probably not insincere in his beliefs about the best thing to do, however we desperately need better, more inventive thinking, outside the box, to really solve the many traffic problems we as a society face. For instance, satellite/GPS controlled vehicles would Page 16 • San Clemente Times • May 6–12, 2010

allow for greater density and safety. That type of innovation will come in the future. It will obsolete current old-school solutions. By then, open space will be an even more rare and valued commodity than the traffic band-aid that the 241 represents.

NORTH BEACH EIR EXPOSES FLAWS

BAD JOBS, NOT BAD GUYS

Ricardo Nicol, San Clemente

Jerry Collamer, San Clemente

Chief Engineer for TCA toll roads here in OC, Sam Elters, endorses paving a superfluous Trestles toll road: a 6-Strikes Yuuur Out! rejected road plan by: 1) the Federal Government; 2) Camp Pendleton; 3) Senator Feinstein; 4) California Coastal Commission; 5) 70% of OC residents; 6) Tens of thousands of ordinary citizens statewide, nationwide, even globally, who love State Parks and frankly hate the idea of ruining our state’s fifth most popular State Beach Park—San Onofre, for a private road no one would use (at $15 one-way, would you?).

Fact: Engineer Sam’s job relies on paving toll roads. And the last 16-mile chunk of TCA junk/toll road dream (rhymes with development scheme), is why Chief Sam is here. No Trestles toll road, Sam’s hightailing it back to Arizona whence he came last year. Rumor has it, TCA-CEO Tom Margro’s looking at Arizona too. Maybe all of TCA should. Arizona’s offering very attractive home deals.

Chief Sam’s not a bad guy. Neither is TCA-Tom. Two good guys, stuck in bad jobs. Goes along with the oft-asked question: “Why do good people do bad things?” Attend a TCA meeting neighbor. You’ll see good-doing-you-bad in action.

Which is precisely why Arizona Sam, Chief Engineer for TCA’s tribe of good (but misguided) toll planners (rhymes with scammers) should never question the integrity of a true San Clemente professional like Steve Pezman. To do so proves my point: A bad job makes good people say and do stupid stuff. Because with no toll road to pave, what’s Tom and Sam have to do but make up more nonsense. Fellas: Arizona@ relocation.com.

“Without the toll road, alternate connection to inland areas from San Clemente will be improved by the eventual completion of La Pata through to the San Antonio Parkway terminus at Ortega highway.”

—Steve Pezman

POPULATION GROWTH A PROBLEM Paul Carlton, San Clemente

dangerous to mine, destructive of natural habitats and toxic when used. Efforts to have clean coal have not been proven.

To sum up, the U.S. will not have the land, water, and energy to support a growing U.S. population.

Scientific evidence is mounting concerning the rapid population growth in the United States that is causing the deterioration of life supporting environmental resources here. The future of food security, prosperity, quality of life, and the wild environment are all in danger. It is indisputable that population growth will require more food, pure water, energy and land. It will lead to more urbanization and highways.

The United States is the developed western country which has the highest rate of population increase. The U.S. population is adding 3.3 million people each year. Net new immigrant arrivals and births to immigrants amount to 2.1 million, nearly two-thirds of this increase. Most population experts predict that the U.S. population will grow to about 450 million by 2050.

The United States does not have the natural resources to support 450 million people in any way close to the manner in which Americans have enjoyed in the past. Fresh water resources are now over-used and periods of drought are forecast. Even the huge Ogalla aquifer is in trouble. There is a constant battle between cities and farmers for the existing water. Desalinization will help, but it takes much energy and endangers marine life. Severe soil erosion continues in our farmlands and this causes diminished soil productivity. Much of our corn production now goes to make bio-fuel. Increasing urbanization will take away much of the best agricultural land.

Fertilizers which aid in crop production come basically from petroleum which is diminishing in availability.

The U.S. imports almost all of its petroleum and petroleum has been an inexpensive source of much of our energy. As a result of the recent oil spill disaster in the Caribbean, it is most likely that offshore drilling in U.S. waters will be curtailed. Coal, which the U.S. has in very large quantity, is

The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires that both public and private projects which are considered to have a substantial adverse impact on the environment prepare an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) which, among other findings, identifies the ways that environmental damage can be avoided or significantly reduced.

The EIR for the LAB-proposed commercial project at North Beach was just recently presented to the San Clemente Planning Commission for review and will next go to the City Council for consideration and acceptance.

The report contains a long list of negative environmental impacts that this project will cause (ironic that our concept of revitalization “to give new life” involves environmental degradation), like loss of public view corridors from Pico and El Camino Real, detraction from the historical significance of Ole Hanson Beach Club, increased traffic, reduction of convenient beach access and parking, increased pollution and noise levels, land use changes from Public to Commercial which require General Plan amendments and rezoning to more intensive uses, etc.

The severity of some of these adverse effects can sometimes be reduced but seldom avoided because they are, as in this case, integral to the nature of a commercial project.

Some impacts, like the loss of public views (please go see the poles and flagged lines at the site showing extent and height of buildings), are irreversible and permanent. Others, like the impact of the transfer of publicly used, and owned, prime beach- front property to a private real estate developer, are not even considered in the EIR. The only advantage this project seems to provide is more opportunities for shopping and eating out, both of which we already seem to have enough. And many more are coming with the Marblehead Coastal outlet mall and the Target retail store.

What we won’t have enough of is convenient beach access and parking which this project will, of course, reduce. There are, for example, 14,000 new homes being planned to be built on O’Neill Ranch land in close proximity to San Clemente.

The main reason people from those developments, and thousands of others from nearby inland cities, will visit our town is to go to the beach. If they can’t find convenient beach parking and access they will stay away, to the detriment of our many visitor- oriented businesses. Or maybe they will park all over our close to the beach residential neighborhoods.

There are far better alternatives to revitalize North Beach at a fraction of the cost and with no adverse environmental impacts. One alternative is to renovate the existing buildings and intensify the outdoor passive recreational uses in a parklike setting similar to the Pier Bowl. No additional parking is needed. Most of the parking which is now in the triangular area could be transferred to the parcels along El Camino Real and accessed from Calle Deshecha at a somewhat lower level in order to preserve the public views from Pico and El Camino Real, and separated from E.C.R. by low-lying landscape. Instead of being filled with buildings, the triangular parking area could then be turned into a beautiful outdoor recreation site connected to, and complementing—not detracting from—the Ole Hanson Beach Club. And additional parking spaces could be created close to the swimming pool.

I have a feeling Ole, our city’s founder, would smile in heaven.

Intensive landscape and outdoor recreation revitalization of North Beach would also make for a more beautiful northern gateway to our city, and convey to visitors and residents alike a truer message of what kind of a community we are and what we value most.

We must stop this misguided commercial project now and take the revitalization of North Beach in a better direction.

But to do that, we, individually and collectively, must make our voices heard at city hall. Let’s do it!

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GETTING OUT

YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER

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The List

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

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Author/Artist Speaker Event

7 p.m. Author Peter Clothier of Laguna Beach will give a presentation at Casa Romantica geared toward high school age students or slightly older adults who may be considering a career in art.

Admission free. Clothier wrote “Persist: In Praise of the Creative Spirit in a World Gone Mad with Commerce.” 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

Estate Planning Basics

9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. The Ocean Institute hosts an ongoing estateplanning workshop moderated by expert Peter C. Kote. To register: pmangione@ocean-institute.org or 949.496.2274, ext. 111. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.

Thirsty Thursday & Live music

5 p.m. Entertainment and drink specials at Irons in the Fire.

150 E. Avenida Magdalena, San Clemente, 949.542.3900, www.beachfire.com.

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

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Scott Harvey Winery - Wine Tasting

5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. San Clemente Wine Company welcomes back Jana & Scott Harvey (winemaker & creator of Folie à Deux Ménage à Trois Red) of Scott Harvey Wines, bringing winery-only, new release bottles. They will be raffling off a few bottles! Tasting fee is $15 for 7 wines with cheese, crackers & chocolate. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar; 949.429.7067; www.scwinecompany.com.

“Rumors”

8 p.m. Acclaimed comedic play at Cabrillo Playhouse. Performances through May 16. 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente, 949.492.0465, www.cabrilloplayhouse.org.

Will Brady on Guitar

7 p.m.-8 p.m. The soulful, humorous and entertaining guitarist performs at the Dana Point Library’s After Hours concert series.

33841 Niguel Road, Dana Point, 949.496.5517, www.ocpl.org.

Red Carpet Riot

8 p.m.–11 p.m. Dance music with all the hits at Salt Creek Grille.

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

Go See Do

The City of San Clemente will proudly host the 20th Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration May 8 at Max Berg Plaza Park, 1100 Calle Puente, from noon until 6 p.m. For 20 years, the San Clemente Cinco de Mayo volunteer committee has been partnering with the City of San Clemente to celebrate culture, art and entertainment in the Spanish Village by the Sea. For this 20th annual year, the committee is orchestrating community partners, Staff photo non-profit organizations, vendors, food chefs, salsa experts, artists and artisans of all ages in order to highlight the best of San Clemente. Live entertainment, a Spanish Village by the Sea Art Contest, a restaurant

American Immigrant Experience Project

8 p.m. Saddleback College Theatre Arts presents scripted scenes, monologues and spoken-word works based on interviews and poetry drawing from the actors’ familial immigrant histories. Admission free; ticket is required. McKinney Theatre.

28000 Marguerite Pkwy., Mission Viejo, 949.582.4656, www. saddleback.edu/arts.

Lord of the Strings

7:30 p.m. World Renown Gypsy Jazz King Gonzalo Bergara and his Quartet perform at the Dana Point Community House as part of the ongoing concert series. Second show in Mission Viejo, May 8. Admission $25. 24642 San Juan Ave., Dana Point, 949.842.2227, www.lordofthestringsconcerts.com.

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Cinco de Mayo Celebration salsa showdown, a spectacular student art exhibit, cultural cuisine and dancing, children’s games and activities and much more are on tap for this exciting day. The Salsa Showdown will go from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and is open to voting. The first one-tasting cards are free and $2 each thereafter. New this year is the “Quick Draw Plein Air” Spanish Village by the Sea Art Contest. All professional and amateur artists over 18, have been invited and encouraged to participate in this free contest. Don’t miss this 20th annual show-stopper. More information is available at 949.361.8264 or by visiting www. san-clemente.org.

Mother’s Day Art Show & Sale

9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Browse art along the seaside at Mariner’s Village Boardwalk in Dana Point Harbor; presented by Dana Point Fine Arts. Free. Dana Point, 949.496.4621, www.danapointfinearts.org.

How to Draw with Drew Brophy

1 p.m.-3 p.m. The surf artist gives step-by-step drawing instructions for kids at the Ocean Institute. $10 per child. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.

Robin Henkel

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

Jim Breuer

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.

7 p.m. The comedian formerly of SNL hits the stage for laughs at the Irvine Improv. Tickets $25. 71 Fortune Drive, Suite 841, Irvine, 949.854.5455, www.improv2.com.

Flock of 80’s

The Roger and PH Show

8 p.m.–11:30 p.m. ‘80s music at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

Aloha Fridays & Entropy

9 p.m. Happy hour at BeachFire all night for guests dressed “Island-Style” plus live music by Entropy. No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

The King & I

8 p.m. The famous Rodgers and Hammerstein play debuts at Camino Real Playhouse. Preview Night tickets $21. Regular shows $26. Runs through May 23. 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.489.8082, www.caminorealplayhouse.org.

Righteous Brother Bill Medley

8 p.m. Acoustic duo of Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers featuring The Fallen Stars, Tim Whalen and Jason Boots at The Coach House. Tickets $18. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

Back to the Eighties

9 p.m.-2 a.m. New weekly event featuring the best of ‘80s new wave, pop, goth, rock and punk music at Blue Danube every Saturday night. Features drink specials and live DJs. 111 Avenida Palizada, San Clemente, 949.218.5186.

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8 p.m. The historical figure in American music performs at The Coach House. Tickets $55. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

San Clemente Farmers Market

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Melting Pot Mother’s Day Brunch

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Tomorrow’s Artists Today

11 a.m.-4 p.m. Casa Romantica presents an art exhibit featuring more than 200 pieces of various media styles by young artists from San Clemente High School and Bernice Ayer and Shorecliffs Middle Schools. Admission $5. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

Gem Faire

10 a.m.-6 p.m. Three-day marketplace event with gems, beads, jewelry, crystals, minerals, imported items and more at the OC Fair & Events Center. Weekend pass $5. 88 Fair Drive, Costa mesa, 503.252.8300, www.gemfaire.com.

Rainbow Sandals’ King & Queen of Dogpatch

7 a.m. Stand-up paddle board contest at San Onofre’s Dogpatch that benefits the San Onofre Foundation. Open event with men & women novice and advanced divisions. www.rainbowsandals. com/DogPatch.

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9 a.m.–1 p.m. Bundles of flowers, fresh produce and much more every Sunday on Avenida Del Mar. Rain or shine.

11:30 a.m. A special menu and gifts for Mom at The Melting Pot. 647 Camino de los Mares, San Clemente, 949.661.1966, www.meltingpot.com.

Mother’s Day Sunday Coastal Cruise

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dana Wharf hosts the cruise aboard the Ocean Adventures Catamaran. Departs from Dana Point Harbor and cruises to Laguna Beach. Includes champagne, fruit, pastries and more.

Call for tickets and reservations early! 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, danawharf.com.

Mother’s Day Brunch

10 a.m.–2 p.m. Spoil Mom with brunch at Sundried Tomato Cafe.

Features tons of food, live music and face painting. (SJC & Laguna locations have brunch from 9 a.m.–3 p.m.). 716 Via Suerte, San Clemente, 949.388.5757, www.sundriedtomatocafe.com.

Crispin’s Mother’s Day Brunch

11 a.m.–4 p.m. Crispin’s Comfort Food features a special menu for Mother’s Day. 610 Camino de los Mares, San Clemente, 949.480.0800, www.crispinseatery.com.

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GETTING OUT

SC Times Restaurant Spotlight

Maki Yaki

By Madi Swayne

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34119 Pacific Coast Hwy., Ste. C, Dana Point, 949.234.1235 BEST KNOWN FOR: Bento Combo Specials, Sumi Salad MOST POPULAR ITEM: Crunchy Roll Between Del Prado and PCH in the city center of Dana Point sits Maki Yaki, a little treasure box of fresh Japanese fare. Diners face a mesmerizing—and appetizing—menu board featuring beautifully photographed, artfully prepared cuisine. From sushi and sashimi, to udon soup, teriyaki and tempura, all of the menu items look mouth-watering. The variety makes choosing difficult and the reasonable prices often lead to ordering more food than a stomach has room for. What you see is what you get here as well. The food is just as beautiful on the plate as it is on the menu. Owner Simon Bae opened his restaurant about three years ago. Though there are now over 40 locations, it is neither a chain nor a franchise. Each restaurant is independently owned utilizing the “Maki Yaki” concept and menu started nearly a decade ago by two personal friends of Bae’s. Don’t miss the Sumi Salad, a tasty and crisp concoction of finely shredded cabbage, green onion, slivered almonds, ramen noodle bits and a slightly sweet, vinegary dressing. Other popular items include Bento Box Combo specials—all under $10—and the ever popular crunchy roll.

Maki Yaki. Photo by Andrea Swayne

PRICE RANGE: $1-$16.50 RESERVATIONS: None

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PAYMENT: Cash or credit cards HOURS: Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Closed Sunday

¾ 204 Avenida Del Mar, Ste. F, San Clemente, 949.429.5555 (Rated on a scale of 1–5 stars)

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CHOC MOTHER’S DAY FUNDRAISER

11 a.m.–3 p.m. Simple Fondue features savory cheese fondue and crepes on Mother’s Day, as well as the Sunday Champagne lunch.

Moms receive a flower pin made by a young artist from CHOC. 31761 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.240.0300, www.simplyfondueoc.com.

KELLY FITZGERALD

11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Live female vocals during brunch at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

MOTHER’S DAY TALL SHIP SAILS

Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Ocean Institute with either a brunch sail from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or an afternoon sail from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cost $21.50-$45 each. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.

IVA LEE’S BRUNCH

10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Mother’s Day brunch with live music by Taryn Donath at Iva Lee’s. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2855, www.ivalees.com.

HOT AUGUST NIGHT & BELLADONNA

5 p.m. Special Mother’s Day Concert with Neil Diamond and Stevie Nicks tributes at The Coach House. Tickets $15. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www. thecoachhouse.com.

FLYING 57’S

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

RYAN HEFLAN

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

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MOMMY MOVIE MONDAY

10 a.m. Screening of “Iron Man 2” for parents of infants at the Krikorian, tickets $7.50. 641 Camino de los Mares, San Clemente, 949.661.7469, www.kptmovies.com.

STUDENT ART EXHIBIT

12 p.m.-4 p.m. All types of artwork by Saddleback College students is on display in the Art Gallery through May 12. Free.

28000 Marguerite Pkwy., Mission Viejo, 949.582.4656, www.saddleback.edu/arts.

MONDAYS WITH MATT

8 p.m. Matt makes Monday the new Friday all night at OC Tavern. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com. www.sanclementetimes.com

MONDAY MADNESS WINE TASTING

5 p.m.-8 p.m. Join SC Wine Company for Happy Hour featuring 3 wines for $5. Your choice off of the daily menu. Also, $8 cheese plates normally $10. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

SMOKEY KARAOKE

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.

MILITARY APPRECIATION WEEK

MARK LIDDELL & THE WILDCAT WRANGLERS

7:30 p.m. Live country music 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.

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Selma’s Pizza says thanks to all our hard-working military personnel! Military will receive a complimentary personal pizza (with Valid Military ID) through May 16. 218 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.276.2828, www.selmaschicagopizzeria.com.

KIDS STORYTIME AT THE CASA

COMEDY & KARAOKE

GARDEN TOUR

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.

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POOL & KARAOKE

3 p.m.–close. Play pool for free at Knuckle Heads every Tuesday. Karaoke starts at 9 p.m. 1717 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.2410.

CURIOSITY CARTS

10 a.m.–1 p.m. Discover history-related artifacts at Mission San Juan Capistrano. Free with paid admission, $5–$9. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.

HALF-PRICED OCEAN TRIPS: EXTENDED

10 a.m. Dana Wharf offers discounts on whale watching, fishing, etc, every Tuesday—and now Wednesdays too for a select time. Whale watching is $14.50 to $19.50 each. Reservations recommended. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.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.

10:15 a.m.; 10:45 a.m. Guided tours of Mission San Juan Capistrano. Admission $5-$9. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.

RABBI BLUE

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

POOL TOURNAMENT

7:30 p.m. In-house pool tournament every Wednesday at Knuckle Heads Sports Bar. $5 entry fee. 1717 N. El Camino Real, 949.492.2410.

COMEDY NIGHT

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

WINE AT VINE

7 p.m.–8 p.m. Educational wine tasting at Vine featuring four wines paired with food; $40 per person. 211 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.9376, www.vinesanclemente.com.

SALSA NIGHT

8 p.m.–12 a.m. Juan Carlos and his band spice up the scene at Brio Tuscany Grille every Wednesday. 24050 Camino del Avion, Suite B, Dana Point, 949.443.1476, www.briorestaurant.com.

MIKE DEBELLIS

6:30 p.m.–10 p.m. Open Jam Session every Tuesday at Blue Danube; all musicians welcome. 111 Avenida Palizada, San Clemente, 949.218.5186, www.mikedebellis.com, www.bluedanubeoc.com.

LESLIE LOWE

7:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Acoustic rock at Renaissance.

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

DUSTIN FRANKS

8 p.m. Live acoustic music at BeachFire. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

UPCOMING: THURSDAY, MAY 13

CROCKER & STARR WINEMAKER DINNER Three-course dinner and wine event at Vine. Call for reservations. $65 each. 211 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 9494.361.2079, www.vinesanclemente.com.

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

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Belief Beyond Sight Shonda Davis inspires patrons at Stillwater Café with artwork

By Heather Turney San Clemente Times

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n the morning that Shonda Davis awoke to find that the walls of her bedroom appeared convex and distorted, she knew that her eyes would never be the same again.

After being diagnosed with macular degeneration 11 years ago, Davis set out on a frightening, yet inspirational journey.

As her condition gets progressively worse with each passing day, the nuances of normal life also become increasingly difficult. When Shonda realized this disheartening fact, she turned to painting as a source of hope and comfort. Through her newfound creative outlet, her art is being featured exclusively at Stillwater Café, 944 Calle Amanecer, in San Clemente. “Out of loss came the art,” Davis said.

Lon Taulbee, owner of Stillwater Café, and a close friend of Davis, said he is glad to be a resource to feature her art; the walls of his café lined with her brilliantly colored impressionistic paintings. “People enjoy her art and love the way it makes the café feel,” Taulbee said. “Her ability to overcome is inspiring.” Patrons have also expressed interest in purchasing some of Davis’s paintings in the last the seven weeks the café has been open and showing her work.

“Her artwork creates a comfortable feeling in the restaurant,” Taulbee said. “It’s like I have my friend here with me.”

However, with her disability, painting for Davis is different than it is for others.

Shonda Davis proudly stands next to one of her recent works of art.

Photo by Heather Turney

“My eyes are kind of like a cracked camera lens,” Davis said. “But my eyes appreciate the rich colors of the paint.”

Though there are no surgical procedures or glasses that can be used to help improve her vision, Davis still finds a unique and vivid relationship with her artwork. Davis also maintains that painting and expressing her creativity makes her feel cheerful and optimistic. And her approach is meticulous—she uses a magnifying glass to increase her ability

Keep the Laughs Coming

By Roberto Hernandez San Clemente Times

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he Cabrillo Playhouse successfully closes out its 20092010 season with the highly kinetic and entertaining Neil Simon hit, Rumors. Featuring a fantastic cast that gives its all, this fine production will keep you laughing until the actors take their final bows.

Rumors, effectively directed by Rick Kerrigan, is the tale of an upper class party gone terribly wrong. The distinguished guests arrive to find that there is no household help. The host has a bullet wound. And the hostess is missing. What results is a whirlwind of confusion, cover-ups, zany explanations, and all-out chaos.

Frantic action and vast amounts of dialogue delivered with lightning speed are the elements this show uses to tickle the funny bone. The madcap plot, though, spirals into ridiculousness. This is most evident during the revelation of “what really happened.” The story gets too silly. Too unbelievable.

So preposterous as to make you exclaim, “Oh, come on!” And yet, you are having such a fun time that you allow yourself to succumb to the implausible comic mayhem.

What keeps this show grounded is the ability of the cast.

Undoubtedly, Kerrigan’s excellent cast is up to the challenge.

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to see each brush stroke. “Despite difficulty and tragedy I just go on,” she said. “There is always something I can still do.”

Davis’s husband Jim is inspired by her ability to adjust to difficulty in a positive manner. “Hardship happens to everybody and she is so positive about what she can still do,” Jim said with a strong admiration for his wife of 38 years. “She really is remarkable,” Jim said.

Despite their own hardships, Jim and Shonda are still able to give back to those who are less fortunate. Both worked as missionaries in Asia for 24 years, and lived in the Philippines for 10 years. Jim, a former Baptist pastor, also teaches pastoral training in many Asian countries. They have worked abroad in other countries like Vietnam and Burma, feeding and clothing homeless children, and providing water purification systems to places in need of clean water.

With a perpetual smile on her face, Davis explained that she tries to optimize life’s shortcomings by focusing on what she can do rather than what she can’t. “I don’t want to waste time worrying about what I can’t do,” she said. Shonda and Jim also place great emphasis on the strength of their faith in God. “We pray a lot and our faith helps us with hardship,” Jim said.

With a positive mindset, a good sense of humor and strong faith, Davis continues to inspire people on a daily basis. She paves the way for others struggling with adversity and proves that sometimes, believing surpasses seeing. “God designed me for a purpose, this is my purpose, and I’m okay with that,” Davis said. SC

Full of madcap hilarity, “Rumors” stays grounded with stellar cast

actors onstage are so committed to their roles that one’s inner cynic can take the night off. You will even find yourself forgiving the fact that the show is less about rumors (they’re present, but they lead nowhere) and more about the lengths we go to save face.

The entire cast is a joy to watch. I must, however, put the brightest spotlight on Lynn Gallagher (playing lawyer Chris Gorman, a role which earned stage and screen actress Christine Baranski her second Tony Award) and Armando DuBon Jr. (playing accountant Lenny Ganz). Gallagher is the most believable in her role. When Gallagher takes the stage, she is that character. Besides having spot-on comic timing, she draws out every last ounce of humor in the script by making every word and action count. And DuBon is simply fantastic. He has boundless energy and can make an overly exaggerated character actually seem realistic.

DuBon embodies the spirit of this show (and, indeed, farce itself) during his character’s exhausting, climactic monologue. He delivers it so naturally that some will find themselves wondering how much is scripted and how much is being improvised on the spot.

But Justine Kay, who plays Cookie Cusak, the cooking show host with chronic back pain, is also a hoot. Additionally, Wade Wooldridge (playing Gallagher’s lawyer husband, Ken Gorman) makes the most of his character’s temporary

Seated (L-R): Justine Kay, Lynn Gallagher, Jennifer Hartline and Anya Lee. Standing: Robert P. Purcell, Matthew Dodd, Ed. Gillow, Wade Wooldridge, Armando DuBon Jr., Rick Kerrigan, Paul Breazeale and Jenee Steury. Courtesy photo

deafness to great comic effect.

The only obvious flaw in this production is the treatment of the play’s predictable ending. The finale would be better served with some tightening to improve the current “who’d a thunk?”-ending; just because the play ends in a cheesy manner, doesn’t mean we have to accept it with a cheeky shrug.

Even so, there is little negative to say about the Cabrillo’s latest production. Rumors is an utterly funny romp! SC www.sanclementetimes.com

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Short Sale Primer 2010 has been coined “The Year of the Short Sale.” Not long ago, this was an obscure term that most of us had never heard. Today, the majority of home sales are short sales. In simple terms, a short sale is when a property sells for less than what is owed against it (the mortgage amount). This happens as a result of declining home values.

Following are the four most common questions people have regarding short sales. Disappointingly, the answer to every one is the same: It depends.

CAN THE LENDER PURSUE ME FOR THE DEFICIENCY ON THE LOAN? Both Federal and State governments have instituted safeguards for borrowers who have innocently found themselves in this situation. In many cases, it will be disallowed by law for the lender to pursue the borrower for the shortfall. However, there are many situations where the law stops protecting the borrower. One example is if the home being sold was purely an investment property.

WILL I HAVE INCOME TAX LIABILITY? Again, government agencies are imposing temporary protections for borrowers who are in danger of losing their homes. One major component is with regard to the issuance of a 1099 for the deficiency. In the past, the deficiency would be considered regular income and the borrower (or home-seller) would have to pay income tax on this amount. For now, governments have waived this requirement, under many circumstances.

HOW WILL MY CREDIT SCORES BE AFFECTED AND CAN I GET ANOTHER MORTGAGE IN THE FUTURE? If you stay current with all your other obligations, your credit will hold up better. Also, if the short sale is completed quickly, there will be fewer late charges reported to the credit bureaus, reducing the impact on your overall scores. For the most part, we are seeing people’s credit bounce back quickly, provided they are paying all their other bills on time and their credit cards are not maxed out. In terms of getting a new home loan, the FHA will approve new loans after just 18 months and conventional loans can be obtained after 24 months.

HOW LONG WILL THE SHORT SALE TAKE? Some banks are very quick, while others still take many months. It also depends on if you have one loan or two (or three or four...). The agent who compiles and submits your package, and negotiates on your behalf is a huge factor. We have closed some shorts sales in as little as one month, while some go on for years.

CONCLUSION More than with any other real estate transaction, experience counts. Only select an agent who is well-versed in these complex and very serious matters. The results may impact you for a long time. Having dealt with over 100 such transactions, we at the Csira Group are always available for a free, confidential consultation.

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Could Your Oral Hygiene be Destroying Your Oral Health?

Most people damage their teeth by improper or over ambitious brushing.

• More than 50% of American adults exhibit gingival recession quite often from toothbrush abrasion and bruxism (grinding and clenching teeth) • 20% complain of actual pain from dental abrasion and recession • 82% of American adults exhibit tooth sensitivity • More than 75% of American adults currently have gum problems despite all their oral hygiene efforts Self-inflicted damage from tooth abrasion and gum recession are the traumatic equivalents of dental decay and gum disease. It’s ironic that the act of trying to prevent dental problems by doing oral hygiene often causes traumatic versions of the same problems you are trying to prevent.

How? Most people brush their teeth incorrectly, scouring away precious enamel and gum tissue, and exposing tender nerve endings while still leaving about 66% of their dental plaque behind untouched! Instead of controlling disease and avoiding trauma, most people focus on “cleaning” their teeth by vigorously sawing back and forth on their teeth and gums like sawing a piece of wood.

As a result, the right and left outer surfaces of the side teeth and the gums receive most of the destruction. If you applied this technique to cleaning your fingernails, it would be almost like destroying the base of your fingernails and cuticles.

What to Do Imagine having fingers for gums and fingernails for teeth, and you have dirt embedded under your nails and cuticles. Visualize how you would clean your nails and cuticles with a fingernail cleaning brush.

You would need to angle the brush bristles about 45 degrees into the cuticles and under the nails to get them clean. What good would sawing sideways back and forth on the outside of your fingernails be for cleaning dirt under the nail, under the cuticle? Now apply this idea to your teeth, of course using a toothbrush instead of a nailbrush. If this is hard to visualize, don’t hesitate to visit your dentist for a demonstration. Proper brushing technique could save you thousands of dollars of unnecessary dental treatment, as well as prevent pain and sensitivity from tooth abrasion and gum recession.

Action Steps Here are some steps you can take to improve your oral health. 1) Look in a mirror and feel the sides of your teeth at the gumlines with the tip of a fingernail. If the teeth have dents, “catches”, or gouge marks, or if they are sensitive to touching, you probably have some level of tooth abrasion and gum recession that would benefit from repair. 2) Visit your dentist for a thorough evaluation of your gums and overall oral health. 3) Buy a soft bristle toothbrush. Angle the brush 45 degrees to the teeth so the bristles bend along the sides of the teeth and clean into the gum crevices. 4) Buy a pack of interdental cleaners such as flosspicks or toothpicks. Use while driving or watching TV. 5) Be careful using overthe-counter tooth desensitizing products for more than two weeks, as they could mask a more serious problem.

By Dr. Steven Edwards on behalf of: Talega Dental Group 1151 Puerta Del Sol, Suite A, San Clemente, CA 92673 (949) 369-8300, www.talegadental.com

Try Before You Buy Short-Term Stays allow seniors to live in a retirement community for a few nights, weeks, or longer before making a commitment to move in. Assisted Living Communities that offer Short-Term Stays have furnished apartments ready for “check in,” as if staying in a hotel. Meals are typically included, as is access to all activities.

Short-term residents pay a daily rate, which may involve some type of care or “Assisted Living.” Assisted Living refers to care that is performed by a nurse or other trained caregiver and may include things like medication assistance, escorts to meals, help with bathing, etc.

Typically a month is a good length of stay to really experience what community life entails. This particularly applies to those who are more resistant to the idea of living in a retirement community. It may take a week to get acclimated and start to come out of the room for more than just meals. It is usually the second week when guests begin attending activities, making new friends, and taking advantage of all the community has to offer.

Once guests are used to their new surroundings most begin to enjoy it and decide to make a permanent move.

It is important that they are given the time and opportunity to decide for themselves. Short-Term Stays allow seniors to arrive at the decision to move into a community on their own.

Short-Term Stay Scenario: End of 1st week Everyone here is very nice, but I miss my home and my own bed. It’s not for me. I’m going to explain that once again to my daughter when she visits me for lunch today.

End of second week I met Barbara and Evelyn at Bible Study. We’ve been eating dinner together. I’ve met other residents in the bistro where we gather to have a cup of coffee, read the newspaper, and chat. The food is surprisingly good here.

I don’t miss cooking, but I still miss my home.

End of 3rd week We are going to the Tulip Festival tomorrow! I don’t get around like I used to, but they promised we wouldn’t have to do much walking. I’ve started attending a “Sitter-size” class, and I’ve been invited join the garden club.

Barbara invited me to see her one-bedroom apartment.

She has decorated it so nicely, and it really does have everything you need! I heard they have another apartment just like it available. Tomorrow my daughter is going to take a look at it with me.

As you can see from the above, taking advantage of a short term stay can be a very reassuring way for your loved one to ease into their next stage of living comfortably.

Nenette Limcumpao – Marketing Director, Aegis of Dana Point at Capistrano Beach 26922 Camino de Estrella Dana Point, CA 92624 (949) 488-2650, www.AegisofDanaPoint.com

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Air conditioning All Season Air 949.579.0741 allseasonair@gmail.com, www.allseasonair.net DC Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioning www.dcplumbing.net 949.365.9044 Oasis Air Conditioning & Heating 949.420.1321 www.oasisair.com Orange Coast Plumbing 949.361.1511 www.orangecoastplumbing.net

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CARPET CLEANING Pete McKenzie Carpet Cleaning San Clemente

949.492.5370

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

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

Cheese Shop

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

Appliances Services & Repairs

Children’s Clothing

Mac & Madi

949.366.6226 ASAP Appliance Service 949.361.7713 203 Avenida Del Mar, www.macandmadi.com 3200 Legendario, www.asapapplianceservice.com Petit Bonhomme

949.361.3651 147 Avenida Del Mar, ART CLASSES www.shoppetitbonhomme.com Sidestreet Gallery Mary’s Art Classes CHIROPRACTORS 205 Ave Cabrillo,

949.492.7244 www.DowntownSanClemente.com Dr. R. Tyler Johnson DC, Chiropractic Center

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

1401 N. El Camino Real, Ste. 103, 949.498.6440 www.chiropracticcenteronline.com

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

COMPUTER REPAIR & SERVICES

The Home & Garden Stylist/ 949.218.8022 Vignettes of Refinement Lange & Minnott

949.492.3459 San Clemente, www.vignettesofrefinement.com Rooms With A View - One Day Redesign 1401 N. El Camino Real, Ste. 109 Using Existing Furnishings 949.492.8566 EXTERMINATING www.roomswithavu.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

Estate Planning, Probate, Trust

Financial Advisor

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

Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 LANDSCAPE & DESIGN 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 305 S. El Camino Real Unit 102B, LOAN MODIFICATIONS www.ediblearrangements.com Gateway Legal Center 949.485.5701 FURNITURE 616 S. El Camino Real, Ste. L, South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 www.gatewaylegalcenter.com 109 Calle de los Molinos, Mantels www.southcoastfurniture.com Mostly Mantels 949.498.8778 GIFTS 114 Calle de Los Molinos, Ste. C, Edible Arrangements 949.361.3333 www.mostlymantels.com 305 S. El Camino Real, Unit 102B, MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPY www.ediblearrangements.com Christine Johnston, LMFT 949.500.4340 GRAPHIC DESIGN 616 S. El Camino Real, Ste. G-9, Images/Creative Solutions 949.366.2488 www.psychologytoday.com/therapyfinder 2927 Via San Gorgoinio, Ste. 100, www.imgs.com

San Clemente Computer & Network Services HAIR SALONS daniel@sanclementecomputer.com 949.276.1581 Auto Collision Repair Sano Computers

949.492.2179 Kreative Hair Design 949.498.6245 Beach Cities Auto Collision 949.276.8005 www.sanocomputers.com 173 Avenida Serra 127 Calle de los Molinos, Solution Tek-nologies 949.400.0080 Heating www.beachcitiesautocollision.com San Clemente, www.solutiontek-nologies.com All Season Air 949.579.0741 Auto Wrecking CONCRETE allseasonair@gmail.com, www.allseasonair.net San Clemente Truck & Auto Wrecking Costa Verde Landscape 949.361.9656 Oasis Air Conditioning & Heating 949.420.1321 1520 Avenida de la Estrella, Ste. B, 949.492.6121 License#: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) www.oasisair.com www.sanclementeautowrecking.com www.costaverdelandscaping.com Orange Coast Plumbing 949.361.1511 www.orangecoastplumbing.net BABY & CHILDREN’S GEAR OC Tykes

949.429.1714 201 N. El Camino Real, www.octykes.com

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949.481.8444 1046 Calle Recodo, Ste. I, www.bconstruction.net Bankruptcy Attorneys The Cooper Company General Contractor License #B 638754, 949.361.2538 The Gibbs Law Firm, APC 949.492.3350 www.biffcooperconstruction.com 110 E Avenida Palizada, Ste. 201, www.gibbslaw.com Dunham Construction, Inc. 949.492.7100 License #450880, www.dunhamconstruction.net Beauty Supply Hutton Construction 949.492.2808 Del Mar Beauty Supply 949.492.8180 www.brucehuttonconstruction.com 150 Avenida Del Mar, Ste D, www.delmarbeauty.com

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Blinds San Clemente Window Fashions www.sc-wf.com

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Mary Kay Cosmetics www.marykay.com/madams2

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949.492.1114 Jon B. Marashi, General & Cosmetic 949.493.9311 647 Camino de los Mares, Ste. 209, www.drmarashi.com BOUTIQUES Ronald Trosper, DDS 949.492.7140 145 Ave Del Mar, www.downtownsanclemente.com Salon Zinnia & Lifestyle Boutique 949.429.2020 641 Camino de los Mares, Ste. A 110, DRYWALL www.salonzinnia.com Complete Drywall Service 949.280.6064 CABINETS & FINISH CARPENTRY r.simmonsdesigns@yahoo.com Village Book Exchange 99 Avenida Serra

Huffman Construction 949.279.5046

CARPET Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 638 Camino de los Mares, Ste. G-105, www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com

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

949.498.7700 312 Avenida De La Estrella

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

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Home Décor Jarvis Restoration -24/7 949.362.5388 South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 1393 Calle Avanzado, www.jarvisrestoration.com 109 Calle de los Molinos, MOTORCYLE PARTS & SERVICE www.southcoastfurniture.com SC Rider Supply

949.388.0521 HOME IMPROVEMENT 520 S. El Camino Real, www.scridersupply.com Custom Carpentry, Concrete Framing & Finish Ike Soffes

949.363.3087

HOUSE CLEANING David Miller - Wonderful Windows 949.369.7263 www.wonderfulwindows.com

HOUSE SITTING Curbside Pet & House Sitting 949.369.5074 San Clemente, dalmatian.love@cox.net

Insurance AVI Commercial Insurance 949.940.1856 200 S. Ola Vista, www.aviinsurance.com

INTERIOR DESIGN Norma Mardian Interior Design 949.492.6271 www.nminteriordesign.com

Arcadia Electric 949.361.1045 INTERIOR MAKEOVERS www.arcadiaelectric.com Gallagher Electric

949.412.6602 Casa Verde Homes www.casaverdehomes.com P.O. Box 986, www.gallagher-electric.com

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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 KC Painting & Decorating 949.388.6829 www.bringcolorintoyourlife.com Mission Viejo Painting 949.922.0238 2164 Via Aguila, www.talegaviejopainting.com

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

Pet Care 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

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

POOL/SPA SERVICE & REPAIR

San Clemente Plumbing San Clemente Plumbing is local grown.

The Litalien family brought years of plumbing experience to San Clemente in 1974. Jacques is now retired, his son Mike. known as “The Doctor” has brought his 30 years of experience and made San Clemente Plumbing “A Local Family Tradition.” Satisfaction Guaranteed! Call Today! 949.366.2691

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

Real Estate Altera Real Estate - “Sandy & Rich” www.sandyandrich.com 949.293.3236 Antonio Fiorello, Forté Realty Group 949.842.3631 San Clemente, www.forterealtygroup.com Casa Verde Homes - Simon Wilson 949.212.5800 www.casaverdehomes.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

949.632.1176

Nic’s Vacuum & Small Appliance 949.492.4747 216 Ave. Del Mar, www.nicsvacuum.com

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

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SCREENS Sure-Fit Screens

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TUTORING Study with Stacy www.studywithstacy.com

Vacuums

Salon Bamboo 949.361.3348 150 Avenida Del Mar, Ste. A, www.salonbamboo.com Salon Bleu 949.366.2060 207 S. El Camino Real, www.scsalonbleu.com Sanctuary Salon & Spa 949.429.5802 1041 Avenida Pico, Ste. B, www.sanctuarytalega.com

PEST CONTROL

Mike’s Pet Care

www.mikespetcare.com

949.498.6204

SALONS

Personal Training Pamela Magnan

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ROOFING CONTRACTORS Jim Thomas Roofing 162 Calle de Industrias

Dr. Alice P. Moran, DMD 949.361.4867 (GUMS) 1001 Avenida Pico, Ste. K, www.moranperio.com

949.498.9412

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

SURF CAMPS

Jarvis Restoration -24/7 949.362.5388 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 www.sanclementewebsitedesign.com 647 Camino de los Mares, www.alohabeachcamp.net

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

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Diablos vs. Tritons, San Clemente High School May 6, 3:30 p.m.

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Diablos vs. Tritons, San Clemente High School May 7, 3:15 p.m.

South Coast Finals, Capo Valley High School May 7, 1 p.m.

HBO Championship Boxing, Home Depot Center May 8, 5 p.m.

The Lady Tritons have had a rough go in league so far but have a shot at upending first place Mission Viejo as the season winds down.

The Tritons are locked in a heated battle for first place in the South Coast League but will have to battle past Mission Viejo to close strong.

Sure it’s been a tough season for both teams, but the South Coast League Finals are a good chance for those who want it to shine.

“The Weight is Over” as Paul “The Punisher” Williams faces Kermit “Killer” Cintron in an exciting 12 Round Super Welterweight Bout.

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Rays vs. Angels, Angel Stadium May 10, 7:05 p.m.

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Triton Report

By David Zimmerle

BASEBALL • The Tritons (5-4 South Coast League, 13-8) sent Tesoro into orbit April 28 beating their opponent 9-2. Tesoro had a 2-1 lead after the first before San Clemente posted eight unanswered runs – three in the third, three in the fi fth and two more in the sixth. Aaron Payne went 3-for-3 at the plate with two doubles and a RBI, Aaron Jones had three RBI including a tworun blast over the fence in the third inning, while Christian Knauer and Chad Cotton each had two RBI apiece. Adam Anawalt got the win from the mound pitching a seven-inning beauty while only giving up three hits.

On April 30 the boys traveled for a game at Tesoro, while on May 3 they played at Dana Hills – a game rescheduled because of the recent teacher’s strike in the Capistrano Unified School District. On May 5, the Tritons also traveled for a game against Mission Viejo. Next 7 days: May 7 vs. Mission Viejo, 3:15 p.m.; May 11 at Capo Valley, 3:15 p.m.

SOFTBALL • The Lady Tritons (1-3 SCL, 8-10-1) lost a tough one to Dana Hills April 29 losing 9-8 to the Lady Dolphins. After San Clemente took a 3-0 lead going into the bottom of the fourth inning, Dana Hills erupted for six runs and the lead. The Lady Tritons fought back though with four runs of their own in the top of the fi fth to jump ahead 7-6. In a battle of more back-and-forth, Dana Hills posted three runs throughout the fi fth and sixth innings compared to San Clemente’s lone run in the seventh. Summer Secrest took the loss from the circle. In the big fi fth inning for San Clemente, Rachel Stephens contributed to the run total with a three-run homer, while also hitting a triple in the fourth inning. Overall, San Clemente combined for nine hits and had one error on the day. On May 1, the girls played on the road against Capo Valley, which was rescheduled, from April 22. Next 7 days: May 6 vs. Mission Viejo, 3:30 p.m.; May 10 vs. Capo Valley, 3:30 p.m.; May 12 vs. Aliso Niguel, 3:30 p.m.

BOYS LACROSSE • Who tore up their schedule en route to their second straight South Coast League title? That’s right, the Tritons. San Clemente (9-1 SCL, 14-2) recently posted back-to-back-to-back wins good enough for an nine-game win streak.

On April 28, the boys crushed Capo Valley 15-3, rolled right through Aliso Niguel 9-5 Page 30 • San Clemente Times • May 6–12, 2010

on April 29 and defeated Mission Viejo 12-8 May 1.

Pairings for the U.S. Lacrosse Orange County Southern Section Championships were announced May 2. There will be two boys divisions. Division I will include the top 12 teams, and Division II will include teams seeded 13 through 20.

Each division will have separate championship games.

The Division I boys playoffs began May 4, with the top four seeded teams getting a firstround bye. No. 7 San Clemente faced No. 10 JSerra Tuesday at St. Margaret’s High. No. 2 Foothill, the three-time defending county and Southern California champion, will host the San Clemente-JSerra winner May 6 in the second round. The county finals are set for May 11 at 7:45 p.m. at Laguna Hills High.

The county winner faces the Los Angeles section winner in the Southern Section finals on May 14 at Valencia High’s Bradford Stadium at 8 p.m. The Division 2 boys county final will be May 8 at noon at San Clemente High. Next 7 days: n/a

GIRLS LACROSSE • The Lady Tritons (8-2 SCL, 14-3) slammed Capo Valley in a 13-4 win April 27. San Clemente took a 5-1 lead at the half before netting eight more goals in the second half to seal the commanding win.

Sydney Alm went bananas on the afternoon leading the team with six goals, while Taylor Garrett and Hannah McDermott each netted two apiece. On April 29, the girls got past Mission Viejo in a 7-5 win at home. This one was close throughout as San Clemente held a slim 5-4 lead at the half and went on to outscore the Diablos 2-1 in the final half of play. Alm and McDermott led the way with two goals apiece, while MJ Boud, Hayley Laity and Jessica McGinnis each had a goal apiece. On April 30, the Lady Tritons made it three-in-a-row beating Aliso Niguel 10-2 on the road. Boud led with three goals while Amber Ackert and McGinnis each had two goals apiece. San Clemente closed the regular season with a second place finish in league behind SCL champion Tesoro (10-1 SCL).

In playoff news for the girls, there will be one 12-team division with the top four seeded teams earning a first round bye. The opening round was May 4 as No. 10 San Clemente played at No. 7 Newport Harbor. No. 2 El Toro will play the Newport Harbor-San Clemente winner May 6 at 5:30 p.m. at Los Alisos

San Clemente’s Ian Jameson goes for a face-off against his Aliso Niguel defender. Photo by Mike Marble

Middle School. The semifinals are set for May 8 at noon and 2:30 p.m. at St. Margaret’s High. The county finals will be May 11 at 5 p.m. at Laguna Hills High. The county winner meets the Los Angeles section winner on May 14 at Bradford Stadium at 5:30 p.m.

Next 7 days: n/a

BOYS AND GIRLS SWIMMING • The Tritons (0-4 SCL) had trouble making any headway against powerhouse Capo Valley April 29 losing to the Cougars 135-35.

On Tuesday, the Lady Tritons swam in the South Coast League Prelims at Capo Valley, while on Wednesday the boys team swam in the South Coast Prelims at Capo as well. Next 7 days: May 6 at SCL Finals at Marguerite Recreation Center, 10 a.m.; May 7 at SCL Finals at Capo Valley (boys and girls), 1 p.m.; May 12 at CIF Prelims at Belmont Plaza (boys and girls), TBA BOYS AND GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD • On April 28, both teams took on

Capo Valley at home in the final league meet of the season. On May 4 the team ran in the South Coast League Prelims. Next 7 days: May 7 at SCL Finals, TBA

BOYS GOLF • The Tritons (4-4 SCL, 10-4-1) posted two straight wins against Aliso Niguel beating the Wolverines 191-202 April 28 at Aliso Viejo Country Club and 215-228 April 29 at Bella Collina. In April 28 round

against Aliso, Kevin Allen led the team with a one over 36 and medaled on the day, while on April 29 Allen also led the team with a one under 35 and another medal. On May 3 the team traveled to San Luis Rey Downs to tee off at the SCL Finals, while on May 4 the boys hit up Pala Mesa for the final round of the SCL Finals. Next 7 days: May 10 at CIF South Coast Team Divisional at Talega, 7:30 a.m.

BOYS TENNIS • The Tritons took on Aliso Niguel at home April 29 and also faced Capo Valley at home May 3. On May 4, the team traveled to Niguel Racquet Club for the South Coast League Prelims, while on May 5 the Tritons were at the same location for the South Coast League Finals. Next 7 days: n/a BOYS VOLLEYBALL • The Tritons beat Tesoro 3-2 April 27 winning 17-25, 1825, 25-14, 25-23 and 15-8. However, on April 29, the Tritons (4-3 SCL, 10-6) were upset by Mission Viejo 3-1 losing 25-16, 21-25, 22-25, and 22-5 in a South Coast League match at Mission Viejo High. The match left the eight-time defending champion Tritons tied for third place in the league standings with the Diablos. The Tritons went on to play in the Redondo Classic Tournament May 1 at Redondo High. On May 4 the team traveled for a match at Capo Valley. Next 7 days: May 6 at Aliso Niguel, 6 p.m. www.sanclementetimes.com

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COED SOCCER Sanden competes in OC Marathon San Clemente resident Beth Sanden finished the Orange County Marathon May 2, bringing home a medal and qualifying again for the Boston Marathon. Sanden also took first place at the Possibilities Triathlon in Loma Linda April 25, and placed second in the women’s division for Handcyclying at the Boston Marathon April 19 - fulfilling a dream to get to this particular Marathon eight years after an accident that rendered her partially paralyzed from a spinal cord injury.

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YOUTH SOCCER San Clemente Sol Turns Up The Heat on Laguna Niguel The San Clemente Sol knocked off the first place Laguna Niguel Burn May 1 in a 4-1 victory. Carni Campbell started off the first half scoring with a nice low shot to left corner.

Next, Lauren Vissman put a shot high over the arms of the Burn’s goalkeeper. The Burn then took Lillijane Watt down in the penalty box resulting in a successful penalty kick score by Watt. Following Burn’s lone goal in the second half, Sol immediately answered as Lauren Vissman sped down the right side of the field, eluded her defender, and sent a beautiful high cross across the front of the goal. Charging toward the far post was Lynsey Burner who headed the ball perfectly to instantly hit the back of the net leaving the opposition stunned as the fans erupted in cheers. The Sol improved to 3-1-2 in the Cal South Signature League.

For more information on the Sol, contact sanclementesol@gmail.com.

YOUTH WRESTLING Youth wrestlers shine at challenge, TRITON grapplers medal as well The San Clemente youth wrestling program recently traveled to Westminster to compete in the 2nd Annual Lions Den Challenge. Competitors from as far north as Oxnard, and as far south as San Diego, comprised the field of wrestlers. When the smoke cleared, the local grapplers took home 14 tournament placements and a lot of experience.

Placing fourth at the Bantam (8-9 years old) was 6-year-old Demarco Tanamachi. In the Novice division (10-11 years old) the locals had seven medal winners. In the 80-pound weight class, Justin Tanamachi was the champion, followed by Aaron Frohner in second and Max Higginbothom in third. In the 90-pound weight class, Dominic Sandoval was champion and Thomas Wilfert placed third. In the 105-pound weight class Mark Calentino took third, while in the 132-pound weight class Jimmy Klink was champion.

In the Middle School division 80-pound weight class, Ethan Schaffer placed second, and Nicholas Floyd placed third. In the 110-pound weight class, Nathan Runolfson placed second. In the 126-pound weight class, Zach Adcock placed third, and in the 135-pound weight class, Jacob Dalhmeir was the champion.

Eighth graders Eddie Tanamachi, in the 150 pound weight class, and heavyweight Jonah Cisher did not place in the competition but impressed all in attendance by competing in the cadet (frosh/soph) high school division.

The San Clemente Youth Program will continue with its twice a week practices through June 3, and the middle school wrestlers will start participating in scrimmages and competitions with the North San Diego County Middle School Wrestling League.

“This was truly a great experience for the boys,” youth wrestling coach Mark Calentino said. “We came home with four champions doubling the gold medal count from last year at the same tournament. Not everyone who participated earned a medal, but everyone who participated certainly learned a thing or two.”

In other news, three San Clemente High School wrestlers recently traveled up to Tulare, Calif. to compete in the USA Wrestling California Freestyle State Championships, and all three came home with a medal. Junior Hayden Yacobucci, wrestling in the 215-pound weight class, took fifth, Junior Zach Fishman, wrestling in the 152 pound class, placed fourth for the second year in a row, and recent high school state place winner Preston Quam placed third in the 189 pound weight class. Next up for the three standouts are the state Greco Roman Championships in late May.

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13U team takes first at tournament Next Level Hoops team won first place in seventh grade division (13U) at the Swoosh Spring Fling in Orange County recently.

(L-R): Coach Mary Rossignol, Ashley Geisler, Natalie Knauf, Kaitlyn Reis, Emma Bankson, Priya Prasad, Melissa Newell.

Not pictured: Victoria Mendez, Cori Pflaster and Jacqueline Wolfe.

Team Riptide celebrates their championship win. Back row (L-R): Karl Stohr, Adolfo, Craig LaTourette, Colin Lidsbarsky, Jeff Wagner, Frank Pace. Front row: Ann Larson, Allison Mitchell, Lisa Silveira, Laura Lamb, Tracy Hemingway, Melia. Injured players: Lisa Phillips and Julie Wright. Courtesy photo

Riptide escapes PK’s and wins championship Team Riptide won the championship match May 2 in San Clemente’s 7-on-7 coed soccer league. Riptide won in sudden death penalty kicks in the semi finals and in the finals to bring home the gold. MVP of the playoffs was Frank Pace, manager of Riptide. The next season of coed soccer is set to start June 13 and registration began on April 12.

All games are played at Forester Ranch Park, Field 6, 3207 Camino Vera Cruz, June 13 to August 29 on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants must be at least 18 years old to play. The cost is $400 per team plus $15 cash per team for each game, which is set for referee fees. Non-profit teams are $250 plus referee fees. Teams must supply their own jerseys. Team rosters must be completed and submitted at the first game. If you would like to play but do not have a team, email recreation specialist Nate Moser at mosern@san-clemente.org to be placed on an individual list. For more information, contact Moser at the given email or at 949.361.8245.

VOLLEYBALL Tstreet Volleyball Club taking players for summer camp The Tstreet Volleyball Club’s extensive summer camp schedule is now on line. TSVC is now teaching boys and girls of all skill levels in its brand new, 15,000-square foot training facility. Visit www.tstreetvolleyball.com for more information.

YOUTH SOFTBALL Golden Retrievers step it up and take the title The 8U girl’s softball season was full of plenty of excitement, provided by strong pitching performances, great defensive play in the field and clutch hitting. Overall, teams had a great turnout of up and coming players along with great parent participation. The season closed with the championship game between the No. 1-seeded Greenie Genies and the eventual champions – the No. 6-seeded Golden Retrievers. On their way to the title, the Golden Retrievers showed their teeth by knocking off the No. 3-seeded Lava Girls and the No.2-seeded SC Bazookas.

Bubble Trubble trounces the competition en route to first place, title The 10U season for San Clemente girls softball was a true success as San Clemente teams produced a solid winning percentage against other South Orange County-based teams.

However, when the San Clemente teams played each other the competition was fierce and the games were close. In the end, team Bubble Trubble, led by coach David Flores, took first place in the regular season with a record of 6-2, and also went on to win the playoff championship, posting a 9-2 win over a tough Hot Shots team. Team Orange Crush finished second overall with a record of 5-1-2. League representatives give a warm thank you to all the coaches, team moms and parents for all their support, and look forward to seeing more girls sign up for local softball in the future. Visit www.sanclementegirlssoftball.org for more information.

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Grom of the Week Daniel Tieman Age: 14, Shorecliffs Middle School Daniel Tieman has more than one reason to celebrate this week. First, May 7 marks his 14th birthday. Also, he’s just completed a very successful season of surf competition. At the Interscholastic Surfing Federation (ISF) Middle School State Championships, April 24 and 25, Daniel not only gave a stellar performance in the water, which earned him the first-place trophy in Boys Shortboard, but also won the ISF Scholarship Award for being the highest placed boy with the highest GPA (4.0). Daniel finished the ISF season in third place overall. He also finished the Western Surfing Association (WSA) regular season on May 2 Photo by Sheri Crummer/seasister.com at The Rock in Morro Bay. Though he missed out on the final this time, a second place finish at Salt Creek last month, along with his other high point season finishes, saw him ranked No. 4 of 72 going into the championships. Daniel says he plans on spending as many hours practicing as he can between now and the WSA West Coast Championship at San Onofre, Church Beach on May 15 and 16. Daniel recently returned from his first real surf trip to Hawaii with his friend Jordan Cheatham and both of their dads. He had a blast surfing the inside on some twenty plus-foot days on the North Shore and hanging out with pro big wave surfer Ian Walsh. Happy birthday Daniel! —AS

Fruit Loops Forever

SURF RESULTS AND UPCOMING EVENTS Local finishers only. KEY: San Clemente=SC, Capo Beach=CB, Dana Point=DP, San Juan Capistrano=SJC.

6th Annual surf contest in remembrance of Timmy Dowell

WSA Gatorade Championship Tour Event No. 9 May 1-2, Morro Bay, The Rock

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Richard Simmons look-alike stretching out in short shorts on the beach with the song, “Let’s Get Physical” playing in the background, sign-waving surfers on strike picketing around him and an assortment of others in colorful costumes set the scene at the 6th Annual Timmy Dowell Memorial Surf Contest, May 1 at Riviera Beach in San Clemente. The surf and costume contest really delivered, turning a day of solemn remembrance into a day of celebration, laughter, and joyful memories—just what Timmy would have wanted, accordRETRO SHORTing to the friends BOARD Results and family he left behind. And, with 1. Greg Long a theme like “Fruit 2. Patrick Gudauskas Loops”—Timmy’s 3. Matt Gahan all-time favorite 4. Jeff Lukasik food—what else 5. Dave Hennings would you expect?

6. Mike Losness The event’s costume contest and retro shortboard competition gathers friends and family each year in memory of Timmy Dowell who passed away in his sleep on August 17, 2004 of unknown causes. The contest takes place on the first Saturday each May to coincide with Timmy’s May 6 birthday. Timmy, a class of 2000, San Clemente High School graduate, was 22 years old when he died.

This year’s event, the sixth annual, was especially well attended according to John Dowell, San Clemente High surf coach and one of three siblings Timmy was survived by.

Greg Long makes his acceptance speech after winning the retro shortboard contest. Photo by Zach Zwilling

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Costume contest winner John “Richard Simmons” Dowell stretches out as Olivia Newton John’s “Let’s Get Physical” plays in the background. “Surfers on strike” Dave Hennings, Dodge Weirath and Steve Hennings picket in the background. Photo by Zach Zwilling

“This is probably the best contest we’ve held to date. So many people showed up on the beach to help us celebrate Tim’s life,” said John. “This is a special day that we can get together to remember our brother, our friend. It’s been six years now since he left us and, for me, reality has really set in. This year was hard because it brought up so many memories and I was feeling very sad.

It was nice though, to have so many folks who loved Tim to share our feelings with.”

In keeping with the “Fruit Loops” theme, winners were presented with hand-painted ceramic cereal bowls as trophies. Timmy’s mom Shirley Dowell and her friends made the bowls at Fired Up ceramics studio in San Clemente as a tribute to Timmy’s favorite food and last meal.

As this year’s retro board surf contest winner (fifth last year), Greg Long will have the honor of designing the T-shirt for next year.

It is especially fitting that the event is scheduled near Timmy’s birthday each year to mark the beginning of his life instead of the end, and that the costume contest is light-hearted and laughter-filled. With this, the gathering is a fitting tribute to the upbeat, positive, “life of the party” person that he was. “Tim was always the jokester.

That’s one of the things everyone loved about him,” said John. “I missed Timmy this year more than ever. But the large turnout reminded me about how much he was loved and how we all need to keep his positive approach to life.” SC

Surf ForecasT Water temp: 56-61˚F Water visibility and conditions: San Clemente: 10-15’ Poor-Fair; Catalina: 15-20’ Fair + Remarks: A solid mix of SSW groundswell and NW windswell decrease visibility and increase surge making for poor-fair diving conditions on Thursday. Exposed breaks see plenty of waist to head high waves with favorable conditions.

Short range: Thursday sees a decent sized mix of SSW groundswell and NW windswell with light winds and fair to good conditions. Better breaks see 3-5’(waist to head high) surf, with larger sets for top breaks.

Long range: Mix of SSW groundswell and NW windswell ease heading into the weekend. Good exposures still see plenty of waist to shoulder to head high waves. Conditions look to remain favorable for the mornings as well, stay tuned.

NEW! SC Times online video show This week on BoardShorts videographer Rob Elseewi looks in as Summer Soul Surf Camp and the Mauli Ola Foundation team up to teach kids with Cystic Fibrosis how to surf—good therapy for CF patients—at San Onofre State Beach. Log on to www.sanclementetimes.com to see the video and click on Surf Headlines to read the full story.

MICRO GROM BOYS/GIRLS U9: 4. Trevor Sutton, SC. MICRO GROM BOYS/GIRLS LB U9: 2. Alyssa Martin, SC. BOYS/GIRLS U10: 3. Michael Tilly, CB; 4. Cole Houshmand, SC; 6. Trevor Sutton, SC. BOYS U12: 2. Cole Houshmand, SC; 5. Kai Diamond, DP. BOYS U16: 2.

Ian Simmons, SC; 4. Ethan Carlston, SC; 6.

Logan Laubach, SC. BOYS U18: 1. Levi Gregory, SC. GIRLS U12: 3. Malia Osterkamp, SC. GIRLS U14: 3. Kandi Patterson, CB. GIRLS U16: 4.

Madi Swayne, SC, GIRLS U18: 1. Madi Swayne, SC; 2. Lulu Erkeneff, DP. JR. LONGBOARD U18: 1. Casey Powell, SC. GIRLS LB U14: 1. Kandi Patterson, CB; 2. Rachael Tilly, CB. GIRLS LB U18: 2. Tory Gilkerson, SC; 3. Lulu Erkeneff, DP; 4. Rachael Tilly, CB. MASTERS 30-39: 3.

Trevor Mezak, SJC. LEGENDS 50+: 3. Dale Baker, SC; 5. Kyle Twitchell, SC. OPEN MEN: 3.

Levi Gregory, SC. NSSA Southwest Open Event No. 10 May 1-2, Huntington Beach, Pier MEN: 1. Luke Davis, CB. JUNIORS: 3. Jonah Carter, SC. BOYS: 2. Jake Davis, CB; 3. Colt Ward, SC; 6. Kei Kobayashi, SC. MINI GROMS: 1. Kairi Noro, Japan, SC. NSSA Southest Open Event No. 9 Makeup May 1-2, Huntington Beach, Pier BOYS: 3. Griffin Colapinto, SC; 4. Jake Davis, CB; 5. Corey Colapinto, SC; 6. Kei Kobayashi, SC. MINI GROMS: 1. Kairi Noro, Japan, SC. WOMEN: 3. Lani Doherty, SC. NSSA Southwest Open Event No. 8 Makeup May 1-2, Huntington Beach, Pier MINI GROMS: 1. Kairi Noro, Japan, SC; 3. Cole Houshmand, SC.

UPCOMING EVENTS May 4-8: Nike 6.0 Lowers Pro and Oakley Pro Junior, San Clemente, Lower Trestles May 8: The King and Queen of Dogpatch Stand Up Surf Contest, San Onofre, Dogpatch May 8-9: NSSA Southwest Explorer Event No. 10, Huntington Beach, 9th Street May 15-16: WSA Gatorade West Coast Championships, San Onofre, Church Beach May 19-23: NSSA West Coast Championships, Huntington Beach, Southside Pier www.sanclementetimes.com