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The Paramount of Tennis San Clemente’s Brad Parks honored with Hall of Fame induction E Y E O N S C / PAG E 6

Brad Parks will be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Rhode Island on July 10. Photo by Heidi Mefferd

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LOCAL NEWS & IN-DEPTH REPORTING

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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO Residents in a historic neighborhood near Capistrano’s downtown are already gearing up to fight a proposal in the city’s recent downtown Master Plan—which hasn’t been formally endorsed by the City Council. The plan, which will cost more than a $500,000, calls for increasing the number of buildings and building heights in San Juan Capistrano’s downtown, and also suggests connecting various streets to create more flow in the downtown area. One of those proposed connections is El Horno, which could connect Ortega Highway and Camino Capistrano because a freeway underpass was built years ago to facilitate a fire station, which never got built. But the street also passes through the residential neighborhood, and residents there have been quick to rebuff any suggestions of a connection.

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DANA POINT Capistrano Unified School District will be holding a public meeting on July 15 at Dana Hills High School/South Orange County School of the Arts (SOCSA) to discuss plans for the new Performing Arts Facility, provide more information and to gather additional comments/opinions from the local community. The meeting will run from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Porthole Theater inside the main building at Dana Hills High at 33333 Golden Lantern in Dana Point. Those who wish to express their views of the proposed facility may do so either verbally or on a written comment card at the meeting.

The proposed facility will be build on the Dana Hills campus and include a 470-person capacity performing arts building with spaces for a stage, seating area, lobby, storage, staff offices, classroom/practice rooms, and other ancillary areas totaling 30,560 square feet.

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from the California Horse Racing Board recently, Michael Merrigan will get the nod to open his new facility provided he obtain a modified conditional use permit from the city, along with a modification to the business rules of operation.

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…Alternative Project to Playa del Norte?

THE LATEST: At Tuesday’s City Council meeting, local resident and architect Ricardo Nicol presented an alternative plan to the Playa Del Norte revitalization project. Instead of selling the public property to LAB Holding for commercial development, Nicol instead suggested his idea for the “North Beach Green Alternative.”

Rather than building out the current parking lot into more restaurants, shops and other commercial structures, the new plan would essentially convert the parking lot into a beautiful park while reconfiguring the parking that surrounds the area.

“I’m requesting that City Council consider putting this item on the agenda instead of moving forward with the LAB project,” Nicol said. “This new plan proposes to increase the Ole Hanson Beach Club’s recreational potential and value with part of the North Beach triangle as a green park. It’s a simple solution to replace the project LAB has in mind.”

Nicol’s plan would also convert open space near the north end of the project along El Camino Real into a parking lot. However, both the new plan and LAB’s current plan are in agreement on one item—building the Beach Park Café, which will sit in front of the Beach Club nearest the ocean.

“This plan offers no loss of ocean views from El Camino Real, [Avenida] Pico or from the historic buildings on this site,” Nicol said.

“There’s also no loss of public parking, no adverse environmental effects, no sale of the land to a private developer and no amendment to our city’s General Plan.”

WHAT’S NEXT: The challenges to revitalize this end of town continue as the community seems split in half on how they want to see this area developed. Since LAB Holding was tapped by the city in 2006 to re-develop the area, and with the passing of Measure W in 2008, many local citizens have come forth both in the form of letters to local media outlets and at City Council meetings to speak either in favor or against the project. Moreover, the debate has sparked a possible investigation of the San Clemente City Council, www.sanclementetimes.com

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The North Beach Green Alternative Plan. Courtesy rendering

motioned by Councilmember Lori Donchak and to be handled by City Attorney Jeff Oderman regarding leaked information in a letter written by local resident Jim Smith that identifies subject matter on the project that could only be discussed in closed session. The motion to investigate passed with a unanimous 5-0 vote.

But regarding the new park proposed by Nicol, one item remains in question—funding for the project.

Also, a hearing on the plan presented by LAB Holding was originally scheduled for Tuesday’s meeting, but the city and LAB are still negotiating the sale or lease of the property.

The future of the plan, including an overview of the environmental-impact report, whether the property will be sold or leased, Nicol’s alternative and any others, will next be heard in a special meeting at City Hall at 5 p.m. on July 19 and could extend into a separate meeting on July 22.

FIND OUT MORE: www.northbeachgreenalternative.com and stay tuned for more updates.

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…Horse Betting at OC Tavern?

THE LATEST: Horse racing fans may start wanting to think about their new hangout in San Clemente. In a 5-0 vote Tuesday, City Council voted that satellite horse wagering, or betting, is similar to entertainment conducted at restaurant/bar establishments thus propelling San Clemente’s OC Tavern, and its owner Michael Merrigan, a bit further toward opening a small satellite wagering facility at the establishment.

Overall, 18 people spoke out in support of Merrigan’s new resource for gambling in the city, with numerous local residents and horse-racing fans offering their take on how the owner runs a top-notch facility that had its share of problems in years past.

Two people spoke out against the item citing concerns that gambling is not in line with the principles of San Clemente and that it’s just another mode of addiction.

WHAT’S NEXT: After obtaining approval

THE LATEST: Officials now anticipate a countywide gasoline tax to fund transportation improvements will generate $13.6 billion over the next 30 years, down 40 percent from 2005 estimates.

In San Clemente, the Measure M money is intended to fund reconstruction of the Pico interchange with the San Diego Freeway, an extended carpool lane through town, and ultimately an additional freeway lane, among other projects.

The Orange County Transportation Authority this month received the updated estimate using forecasts from Chapman University, California State University, Fullerton and University California, Los Angeles, which estimated tax-revenue growth in 2010-2011 would be 6.11 percent. The OCTA, however, went with a far more conservative estimate of 1.1 percent, which led to the $13.6 billion estimate.

Voters approved the new tax in 2006; the 2005 estimates were that the tax would generate $24.3 billion.

WHAT’S NEXT: Supervisor Pat Bates, who represents South Orange County and sits on the OCTA board, said she hopes the economy rebounds and the dollars return to earlier estimates. OCTA spokesman Joel Zlotnik cautioned the plan is longterm.

“This is a 30-year plan, so the sales tax revenues will go up and down over those 30 years,” Zlotnik said.

FIND OUT MORE: See www.octa.net and click on the “Measure M” button.

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…Politics Heating Up in CUSD?

THE LATEST: The leaders of a recall attempt targeting two Capistrano Unified School District trustees have issued a “Commitment to the Community,” that says the group will support candidates who pledge to avoid “unnecessary” out-of-court settlements, awarding contracts to campaign contributors, restore trust in the district and various other points.

The points are criticisms leveled at current trustees, including San Clemente’s Mike Winsten and Aliso Viejo’s Ken Maddox, who are targeted by the recall.

Winsten has said he believes the teacher’s union backs the recall and that trustees have done their best to keep massive budget cuts away from the classrooms.

WHAT’S NEXT: Children First scheduled a news conference 9 a.m. on July 13 at Las Palmas Elementary School in San Clemente, where they will introduce the candidate to challenge Winsten.

Trustees meet in a regular session that night at 7 p.m. at CUSD headquarters on Valle Road in San Juan Capistrano.

FIND OUT MORE: See the Beyond the Blackboard blog at www.sanclementetimes.com for the entire release.

—JV

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…Taking a Train to the All Star Game?

THE LATEST: Baseball fans heading to Anaheim for the 81st Major League Baseball All-Star game can leave their cars behind and take the train.

Special southbound and northbound trains from Anaheim Station will depart 30 minutes after the end of the MLB All-Star game.

The trains will depart from Anaheim, in the parking lot of Angel Stadium of Anaheim, and make all regular stops on Metrolink’s Orange County line.

Heading to the game, two trains from Oceanside and three trains from LA Union Station will depart at various times and are scheduled to arrive at Angel Stadium before the start of the game at 5 p.m.

OCTA also is offering a 50 percent discount on Friends and Family 4-Pack Metrolink tickets from July 9 to 13. Normally $29, four round-trip tickets are $14.50 and can be purchased from any Metrolink vending machine.

“Taking public transportation to special events like the All-Star game is a great way to avoid the hassles of traffic and parking,” OCTA Chairman Jerry Amante said in a statement. “We encourage baseball fans to take advantage of this special Metrolink service and enjoy a convenient and affordable round-trip train ride to the ballgame.”

WHAT’S NEXT: The train stops in San Clemente at 3:56 p.m. on July 13.

FIND OUT MORE: For complete train schedule information, go to www.octa.net/specialtrain.

—JV

On the Bubble Other topics making news this week Three failed smuggling attempts at sea yield 34 illegal immigrants and a half-ton of marijuana: Federal officials apprehended 34 illegal aliens and seized 1,398 pounds of marijuana after thwarting three smuggling at sea attempts along the San Diego County coastline Monday and Tuesday.

In the first attempt, at about 5 p.m. on July 5, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Marine Interdiction Agents and a CBP officer on maritime patrol intercepted a private vessel, the Oh Yeah, as it crossed into the U.S. from Mexican territorial waters.

Marine Interdiction Agents boarded the vessel for a customs inspection when they discovered a false floor in the deck of the 28-foot fishing vessel’s cabin.

Agents removed 291 plastic-wrapped packages of marijuana from under the false deck, and turned custody of the driver of the boat, a 47-year-old male U.S. citizen, to agents with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement maritime task force. CBP seized the vessel and narcotics.

In the second attempt, at about 1:30 a.m. on July 6, a Coast Guard crew aboard a helicopter spotted a panga vessel with a group of illegal aliens off the coast of Oceanside, Calif. A Marine Interceptor and Coast Guard cutter joined the pursuit to stop the Mexican fishing boat when it changed course to avoid the helicopter and boat, coming ashore at Bataquitos Lagoon, just north of Encinitas, Calif.

Border Patrol agents onshore quickly apprehended eight illegal aliens from the vessel, and with assistance from San Diego Sheriff’s deputies, an additional eight individuals were caught within an hour.

In total, 15 men and one woman, all Mexican citizens, were apprehended. CBP seized the vessel.

In the third attempt, at about 5 a.m. on July 6, a panga came ashore near Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. Provost Marshal Officers from the military base spotted and detained 18 individuals from the boat and turned custody over to Border Patrol agents. All of the persons apprehended, 13 men and five women, are Mexican citizens with no documents to enter the United States. Following the incident, Coast Guard and CBP air and marine assets searched for the vessel, which pushed back out to sea.

These interdictions were part of a coordinated effort by member agencies of the San Diego Maritime Unified Command and is comprised of CBP, ICE, the Coast Guard, and other law enforcement partners, is an allthreats multi-agency approach to maritime law enforcement operating in the San Diego and Orange County maritime region.

• City recognizes Community Emergency Response Team (CERT): At Tuesday’s City Council meeting, Mayor Jim Dahl presented Certificates of Recognition to the following Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) members in recognition of their willingness and commitment to assist the community in the event of a disaster: Vicki Asher-Wills, Harold Book, Yvonne Bustamonte, Antonio French, Bill Griffin, Donald Grow, Christina Heinl, Donna Krecu, Evelyn Larimore, Scott McKee, James Proett, Vicki Spinelli, Parker Steel, John Stewart, Jeffrey Vick, Aleta Walther and Brad Wills. Emergency Planning Officer Jen Tucker also presented Mayor Dahl with a green CERT vest and hardhat, and brought him into the fold as an honorary member. “I really want to thank all of you for doing this,” Dahl, a former San Clemente fire captain said. “I know from experience, but we’re definitely all on our own for the first 72 hours following a large-scale emergency.” CERT held a total of seven sessions for participants throughout May and June, which covered Disaster Preparedness, Disaster and Fire Suppression, Disaster Medical Operations, First Aid/CPR/AED, Light Search and Rescue Operations, Disaster Psychology, Team Operations and Terrorism and Course Review and Disaster Simulation. Next up, CERT will hold a new set of sessions in January 2011 and will partner with Orange County Sheriff’s Department. “The class is going well in terms of recruitment,” Tucker said. “We already have 20 spaces filled and there are 30 total available.” More information is available by contacting Tucker at 949.361.6109 or tuckerj@san-clemente.org.

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City and Community Calendar Thursday, July 8 Juggling & Comedy Show

Coastal Advisory Committee Meeting 7 p.m. Community Center, 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

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.

Friday, July 9

10:30 a.m. Michael Rayner provides entertainment for all ages at the Community Center, hosted by the library. 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.492.3493, www.ocpl.org.

TGIF Party

Chat with Pat for Seniors

SC Lawn Bowling

12 p.m. Entertainment by Bob Pruitt, folk guitarist, at the Senior Center. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.498.3322, www.san-clemente.org.

10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Talk to a heathcare professional at the Senior Center. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.498.3322, www.san-clemente.org.

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

“Unleashed the Power Within”

Ribbon Cutting

11:30 a.m. The Chamber hosts a seminar on performance strategies at Holiday Inn Express.

Members $20, nonmebers $30. 35 Via Pico Plaza, 949.492.1131, www.scchamber.com.

11:30 a.m. SC Chamber hosts the event at Visionary America. 202 S. Ola Vista, 949.492.1131, www.scchamber.com.

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8:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Gaze into the night sky through telescopes at The Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy. Adults $10, kids $5, members free. More info: 949.489.9778, www.theconservancy.org.

Sunday, July 11 SCAA Meeting 3 p.m.–5 p.m. The San Clemente Art Association 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.

Tuesday, July 13 Family Storytime 9:30 a.m. Stories at the library. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.3493, www.ocpl.org.

South Coast Detachment Marine Corps League 7 p.m. Open to all active duty, retired or honorably discharged Marines or FMF Navy Corpsman at the San Clemente Elk’s Lodge. 1505 N. El Camino Real, 949.493.4949, 949.361.9252.

Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting 7 p.m. Community Center,

Monday, July 12

100 N. Calle Seville, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

Fun on the Run

Wednesday, July 14

2:15 p.m.-4:15 p.m. It’s “water games week” with the traveling kid’s program. Locations listed online. 949.361.8264, www.san-clemente.org.

“55 and Alive” Driver Safety Program 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Today and tomorrow

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

Business Council of San Clemente

Saturday, July 10

at the Senior Center. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.498.3322, www.san-clemente.org.

4 p.m. “Business for a Better SC” meeting; 5 p.m. General meeting at Gordon James Grill.

949.492.1131, www.scchamber.com.

Pet Adoption

Help Make SC Better

Veterans of Foreign Wars Meeting

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Hosted by the Ark. 33963 Doheny Park Road, San Juan Capistrano, 949.388.0034, www.arkofsanjuan.org.

7 p.m. The city hosts workshops to enhance San Clemente. Boys & Girls Club, 1304 Calle Valle, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

7 p.m. Second Wednesday of the month at the Elk’s Lodge. 1505 N. El Camino Real, 949.498.2489.

Neighborhood Committee Meeting 6:30 p.m. San Clemente Collaborative group meeting at St. Clement’s Episcopal Church. 202 Avenida Aragon, 949.205.2562, scccollaborative@gmail.com.

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The Paramount of Tennis San Clemente’s Brad Parks honored with Hall of Fame induction

By Shelley Murphy San Clemente Times

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t was 1976, and Brad Parks, an athletic and adventurous 18-year-old student at the University of Utah and member of an amateur freestyle skiing circuit, was warming up on the slopes before a competition in Park City.

“I was competing in both aerial and mogul competitions. There were some things about the jump that bothered me and scared me a little bit, like the way it was built,” Parks recalled. “Anyway, I over-rotated it the first time off, I landed on my back, and that was it—paralyzed.”

The accident left Parks a paraplegic. “I was in the hospital and had been told by the doctors that most likely I would never walk again. So I thought, ‘Well what can I do?’ I thought tennis might be something I’d be able to do. I wondered if I could play tennis in a wheelchair,” he said.

Parks, 52, eventually pioneered the sport of wheelchair tennis, taking the game from its humble beginnings on shattered glass courts in Los Angeles to its integral inclusion at all four Grand Slam tournaments internationally.

A partial list of Park’s ground-breaking accomplishments includes: Winning the first wheelchair tennis tournament; starting and winning the first international wheelchair tennis championship; and, founding the sport’s first governing body. Another first for Parks, and perhaps his highest honor yet, comes July 10 when he makes history as the first wheelchair tennis player to be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Rhode Island.

Just five months after suffering his disabling injury, Parks picked up a racquet.

“My parents were playing tennis and they said, ‘Why don’t you come out and give it a try?’ So I did—instantly, I loved it,” he said.

“About a month after I left the hospital, I went back for a check-up and to visit a couple of friends still there. They said, ‘You’ve got to meet the new therapist, Jeff [Minnenbraker], he plays wheelchair tennis.’ I met him and we instantly became friends,” said Parks.

The two teamed up and soon began traveling the country demonstrating and promoting wheelchair tennis at rehabilitation centers.

Wheelchair tennis is played on a regulation tennis court and follows the standard rules of tennis with a few exceptions, the most notable being the ball is allowed two

Brad Parks at home with his collection of trophies from his exemplary professional career in wheelchair tennis. Photo by Heidi Mefferd

bounces instead of one.

“Jeff had a real mechanical sort of mind and came up with a lot of great ideas: He came up with the two-bounce rule and he was instrumental in developing the lightweight wheelchair,” said Parks.

Minnenbraker, in addition to teaching at the hospital, also worked at the Los Angeles City Parks and Recreation Department.

“The first wheelchair tennis tournament was in 1977 in Griffith Park. I would say the inspiration for that tournament was certainly Jeff Minnenbraker, he didn’t run the tournament, but Jeff’s a big part of why that tournament happened—he was an inspirational wheelchair tennis sports personality at that time,” said Parks.

Parks remembered that early tournament, “People just kind of showed up, we had hospital type wheelchairs; as I recall, the nets were out of metal and there was

Parks (left) with doubles partner Randy Snow after winning the gold medal in Barcelona, Spain in 1992.

Courtesy of Brad Parks

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glass on the ground—it was just really rough.” Parks won that tournament, becoming the first wheelchair tennis tournament champion. “The guy I played in the finals, Dave Kiley (a Mater Dei alum), was one of the best wheelchair athletes. And today, he’s still one of the great wheelchair athletes of all time,” he said.

Parks then paired up with Minnenbraker to play doubles in the tournament and together they took that title. “The first five years of the sport nobody ever beat me,” Parks said. “Every time I entered a tournament I wanted to win.”

After that initial tournament, the sport’s national and international interest spread.

“In 1980 Jeff and I were invited to go to Australia, we went and introduced it there,” Parks said. “I love going to Australia. My wife [Wendy] is Australian—I met her there.” Brad and Wendy eventually married in 1981.

As wheelchair tennis grew, Parks saw the need for an organizing body of the sport and founded the National Foundation of Wheelchair Tennis (NFWT) in 1980.

“I started the organization to promote and develop the sport, have rankings, organize tournaments, create the rules, and really to get more people to play the game,” he said.

“When I started the organization my goal was for wheelchair athletes to be tennis players and for us to play at tennis clubs and nice tennis facilities,” he said.

Parks recalled the day he actually realized his goal.

“It was about 1985, I was in Grand Rapids, Michigan at one of our tournaments in an indoor tennis club. I remember sitting there, looking around and seeing all these guys and girls wearing tennis clothing and they all had lightweight tennis sport wheelchairs. I’m looking at 12 tennis courts

and wheelchair tennis is being played on all the courts, at a beautiful tennis facility, by wheelchair athletes who are tennis players.

I said, ‘I’m done. This is what I wanted to accomplish.’”

In 1984, Parks organized the first international wheelchair tennis tournament: The U.S. Open Wheelchair Tennis Championships in Irvine. Winning that tournament, Parks became the first international wheelchair tennis champion. He continued to work as the tournament chairman for the next 18 years and play in the tournament for a decade.

“I played singles through the early ‘90s and doubles through ‘94 or ’95, and won three singles and 10 doubles titles,” he said. Parks is credited with growing the sport internationally. When the International Wheelchair Tennis Federation (IWTF) formed in 1988, Parks served as its inaugural president.

Perhaps the culmination of Park’s career came in 1992 at the Summer Paralympics in Barcelona, Spain. “I got to the quarter finals in singles, which I was thrilled with—it was a cool thing,” Parks said. In Barcelona, Parks paired with Randy Snow to play doubles.

Think of Parks and Snow as the Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi of their sport. The two adversaries battled frequently throughout their careers.

“We had a huge rivalry. The first 10 years of our U.S. Open, Randy and I met in the finals: I won three and he won the other seven,” said Parks. “Early on we chose not to play together—we would have just dominated—and, then we became so competitive that we didn’t want to play with each other. Then, the one time we played doubles together we won the gold medal in Barcelona.”

After winning gold in Barcelona, Parks said, “I was pretty much done, it was time to pass the torch, so to speak. It was time for the USTA [United States Tennis Association] to (Cont. on page 8) www.sanclementetimes.com

Eye on SC The Paramount of Tennis (Cont. from page 6) take it over. That was kind of our goal early on, to be part of the USTA and ITF [International Tennis Federation], and that started to happen.”

In 1998, the IWTF and NFWT were integrated into the ITF and USTA, respectively.

With the support of his wife Wendy and their twin girls, both recent SCHS graduates, the longtime San Clemente resident transitioned into a career in real estate. And while Parks doesn’t play much tennis today, he still finds time to enjoy the sport with his family.

“The kids will occasionally ask me to go out and play—I love to play with them. The beauty of wheelchair tennis is the ability to play with an able-bodied person. Most of the people I’ve played with over the years are able-bodied,” he said.

Parks said he’s pleased with the evolution of the sport.

“We worked hard, we ran around the globe promoting it, and today it is so far beyond what I ever imagined. We have all the Grand Slam tournaments, $1.5 million in prize money, wheelchairs are made specifically for tennis, we’re part of the USTA and ITF and, it’s still developing and growing,” Parks said.

So July 10, is a very special first for Parks.

He’ll make history as the first-ever wheelchair tennis player to be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, and will be presented by Bob Shafer, a retired Wilson Sporting Goods executive who supported Parks as a sponsor.

Yet Parks is still surprised by the induction.

“I really didn’t think I’d get in,” he said.

“When I got the phone call I was surprised.”

Still a modest man, Parks said reaching the milestone was never his main motivation.

“I just wanted to get more people to play the game because I was enjoying it so much.”

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SC Sheriff’s Blotter Compiled By Ch r i s B a s h aw 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.

Sunday, July 4 MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATIONS Charco, 1200 Block (10:46 a.m.) A caller said her neighbor raises bees in his backyard. The neighbor has been asked several times to remove his bees.

DISTRUBANCE Calle Guadalajara, 2800 Block (12:17 a.m.)

A man said his girlfriend was being assaulted at a party.

Saturday, July 3 DISTURBANCE-MUSIC OR PARTY Avenida Madrid, 300 Block (11:58 p.m.) A caller reported a loud party with an unknown number of people playing beer pong.

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Parks offers his opponent a solid forehand return during a match early in his career. Courtesy of Brad Parks

“We are delighted to honor these professionals who have made a remarkable impact on tennis, both on and off the courts. Gigi, Natasha, Todd, Mark and Owen achieved extraordinary results at all levels of competition, proving themselves to be true champions and legends in tennis. Brad excelled on the courts as well, and he developed an entirely new aspect of the game for the world to enjoy. Derek’s vision and leadership abilities were instrumental in elevating the game to the global sport that it is today,” said Christopher Clouser, chairman of the International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum. “All seven of these individuals have left a positive impact on the game of tennis, and we are pleased to recognize their successes and contributions.”

• Since 1955, the International Tennis Hall of Fame has honored 218 people representing 19 countries, inclusive of the Class of 2010. The International Tennis Hall of Fame features a comprehensive tennis Museum that commemorates the heroes and heroines of the game and chronicles the history of the sport from its 12th century beginnings through present day.

Five new exhibits paying tribute to the Class of 2010 have recently been installed and will be showcased for one year.

Also on the Agenda • The International Tennis Hall of Fame will present the highest honor available in tennis to seven legends of the game at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 10. The Induction Ceremony will take place on the historic grass courts of Bill Talbert Center Court at the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island.

The Class of 2010 honors some of the most remarkable doubles players in the history of the game, along with two individuals who were instrumental in shaping the history and growth of tennis.

Elected in the Recent Player category will be Gigi Fernandez and Natasha Zvereva, who

won 38 titles together, including 14 Grand Slam events; and Todd Woodbridge and Mark Woodforde, the legendary Australian doubles team who amassed 61 ATP doubles titles including 11 Grand Slam championships. In the Master Player category, 12-time Grand Slam tournament champion Owen Davidson has been elected. In the Contributor category, Derek Hardwick, past chairman of the British Lawn Tennis Association who was instrumental in the transition to the Open Era, will be inducted posthumously. Also in the Contributor category, Brad Parks, the pioneering founder of wheelchair tennis, will be the first ever wheelchair tennis inductee.

Hall of Fame Voting A panel of international tennis media voted on the Recent Player selectee, where a 75% favorable vote is required for induction. The International Masters Panel, which consists of Hall of Fame inductees and individuals who are highly knowledgeable of the sport and its history, voted on the Master Player and Contributor selectees. To be inducted as a Master Player or a Contributor, an affirmative vote of 75% is required.

DISTURBANCE Calle De Los Alamos, 1800 Block (10:59 p.m.) A caller said some teenagers were pretending to throw things at passing cars, causing them to swerve.

Via Sonrisa, 0 Block (10:49 p.m.) A group of people in about six different cars were honking their horns and being noisy. They were trying to box in another car and toilet paper it.

window was removed.

DRUNK DRIVING Avenida Victoria/ Ola Vista (7:27 p.m.)

A caller saw a man pour vodka into a bottle and then drive off.

Thursday, July 1

BURGALRY IN PROGRESS Avenida Vaquero, 300 Block (6:20 p.m.)

A caller allowed two young men to use her restroom. The men stole her wallet and fled in their car.

MISSING JUVENILE Avenida Santa Barbara, 200 Block (7:12 p.m.) A caller reported her 15-year-old daughter missing after grounding her. The daughter went into her bedroom, turned up the radio, pulled the screen off of her window and jumped out of the second floor window.

PATROL CHECK Avenida La Pata, 200 Block (2:01 p.m.)

A caller reported a huge swarm of bees hovering around a bush at a skate park.

CITIZEN ASSIST Boca De La Playa, 100 Block (6:13 p.m.)

An unknown man cut down six trees on the caller’s property.

Friday, July 2

ILLEGAL PARKED VEHICLE Gema/ Calle Pastadero (5:38 p.m.) A caller reported a large car with a 24-foot boat attached to it was blocking the caller’s ocean view.

DISTURBANCE North El Camino Real/ Avenida Pico (11:15 p.m.) Some people were seen throwing water balloons at passing vehicles. One balloon shattered the window of an OCTA bus.

DISTURBANCE-MUSIC OR PARTY Via Tulipan, 1600 Block (11:06 p.m.)

An out-of-town caller said her neighbor informed her that the caller’s son is having a party at the caller’s house with possible drug activity. An elderly grandmother lives at the house.

DISTRUBANCE-MUSIC OR PARTY

MISSING ADULT Camino De Los Mares/ Camino De Estrella (5:15 p.m.) A caller’s wife was talking about committing suicide all day but didn’t mention how she would do it.

BUGULARY IN PROGRESS Calle Del Cerro, 1100 Block (4:24 p.m.)

The caller saw a man in fatigues climbing through the window of an unknown apartment. The caller said the screen on the

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SUSPICIOUS PERSON Ola Vista, 200 Block (1:17 p.m.) A man was trying to pass a fake $100 bill and said his friend gave it to him.

PATROL CHECK Avenida La Pata, 200 Block (1:14 p.m.)

A BMX biker was riding in the skate park, which is not allowed.

WELFARE CHECK Avenida Vista Montana, 200 Block (10:34 a.m.) An out-of-state caller requested a welfare check on his daughter. He received information from a private investigator that his daughter was sleeping in a car because she was having marital problems.

ABANDONED VEHICLE Chiquita, 100 Block (8:57 a.m.) A caller said a car has been parked on the street for two months and the owner only moves it on street sweeping days.

WELFARE CHECK Avenida Presidio/ El Camino Real (8:53 a.m.)

A caller said there was a child in the backseat of a car with no parents around. The caller believed the father was sitting on the patio of a coffee shop.

DISTURBANCE Marquita, 200 Block (12:02 a.m.) A caller said her neighbor’s ex-husband has been loitering in front of the neighbor’s house. He was banging on the door for over an hour and the caller thought he was not allowed inside. www.sanclementetimes.com

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Props, Recognitions and Morsels of Info

The San Clemente Friends of the Library Bookstore, 242 Avenida Del Mar, will host a silent auction with final bids taken by noon on August 6. Works include: Jane Austen’s Letters (starting bid $25), The Art of Mark King (starting bid $30), Expect a Miracle: My Life and Ministry an Autobiography (by Oral Roberts, starting bid $20) and Fifteen Volumes (various titles, limited to 247 numbered copies, starting bid $50). Books will be displayed in the library lobby case and bids will be taken at the Friends Bookstore only. All proceeds benefit the San Clemente Library. More information is available at 949.492.3493.

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San Clemente Library’s book club will have local author Douglas Pricer lead a discussion on his book A Candle in the Chapel on July 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Pricer’s new book is an historical fiction novel that combines solid historical research and great storytelling to capture the essence of the Marines Corps in the Pacific during WWII. Any marine who has “been there and done that” in combat, and any person who has not, will be moved by its emotional force.

Pricer is also the author of five books and numerous magazine and newspaper articles on American history, and is a graduate of Sonoma State University. He makes his home in Huntington Beach with his wife and family. This event is open to the public. More information is available from Alicia Zach at the San Clemente Library at 949.492.3493. u

Shorecliffs Golf Course, 501 Avenida Vaquero, is rolling out some fun events for the summer including live music, dancing and dinner specials. On July 9, SGC will kick-off a night of fun from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. and will feature blues band JVJ. Dinner specials and the snack bar will be open until 8:30 p.m. or 9 p.m., with drinks and chips/snacks available all night. There is no cover charge associated with the event. More information is available by calling 949.492.1177.

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The Melting Pot, Orange County’s premier fondue restaurant franchise, marks their threeyear anniversary with the 3 for $33 menu.

The 3 for $33 dining menu is only available at their Brea and San Clemente locations, and runs now through August 31, 2010. Guests are invited to “dip into something different” and enjoy a fun and exciting dining experience with a three-course menu for only $33 per person. The 3 for $33 menu includes a selection of ambrosial cheeses, savory seasons bouillon broths for cooking entrees tableside, including filet mignon, shrimp, chicken breast, NY strip steak and chicken & vegetable pot stickers. Each main course is served with an assortment of seasonal vegetables and sweet and spicy sauces for dipping. Top the evening off with a decadent selection of milk, dark or white chocolate fondue served with seasonal fruit, petit cakes and brownies. Reservations are recommended by calling 714.671.600 in Brea or 949.661.1966 in San Clemente.

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Molina Healthcare of California has announced San Clemente resident James E. Cruz, M.D., has joined the health plan as the new Medical Director for California. Dr. Cruz will be responsible for providing clinical leadership and support for Molina Healthcare of California, including utilization management of Medicare in California. “We are pleased to have Dr. Cruz join Molina Healthcare,” said Richard Bock, M.D., Chief Medical Officer for Molina Healthcare of California.

“Dr. Cruz will provide clinical support for our staff and medical affairs personnel in California. His participation is timely as our health plan prepares to manage an increasing number of seniors and persons with disabilities.”

Prior to joining Molina Healthcare of California, Dr. Cruz was with several healthcare organizations in California, including Arcadian Management Services, AltaMed Health Services Corporation and Health Net of California. Cruz received his medical degree from the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine. He completed his residency in family medicine and a fellowship in community medicine at White Memorial Medical Center in Los Angeles. Dr. Cruz is board certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine.

More information about Molina Healthcare, Inc. and Molina Healthcare of California is available at www.molinahealthcare.com. u

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The San Clemente High School PTSA held its annual Faculty/Staff Appreciation luncheon on June 15. Honorary Service Awards were presented to the following individuals for their service to the community and to the students of San Clemente High School: Deputy Rod Valdez, Linda Verraster, Adele Yearry, Carmen Berry, Pam Powell, Sue Henderson, Lisa Kerr, and Duncan Wilson. A new award for SCHS was created this year remembering the late and great John Wooden and his “Pyramid of Success.” This year’s first-ever recipient was science teacher and wrestling coach, Mark Calentino. Coach Calentino is a highly respected teacher, coach and mentor who encourages the “Pyramid of Success” in all his students and athletes. As one parent wrote, attempting to sum up his many attributes, “What Coach Calentino has done for his students, fellow employees/peers, administrators, parents, and the community is so stellar it is almost impossible to put into words.”

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Visionary Artisan, 202 S. Ola Vista, will celebrate a ribbon cutting ceremony on July 9 from 11:30 a.m. to noon. The business prides itself on building artistic creations with renewable resources and focuses on the sale and installation of bamboo products to replace products that are traditionally made from materials like wood, metal, and plastic. More information is available at 949.492.1131. u

u Local businesses rose to the occasion when the call went out requesting donations for San Clemente High School’s “Gradnite.” “Hang X” was this year’s theme for the all-night celebration held at the San Clemente High School gymnasium. The goal of the gradnite committee every year is to create a safe and entertaining venue for graduates to celebrate completion of high school. The all-volunteer committee decorated the gymnasium with games, a “tattoo” parlor, food and beverages, a DJ and a place to relax when the grads needed to take a break from it all.

Businesses that donated prizes and food included: Los Golondrinas, Coral Thrift Shop, U-Haul, Dave Cook’s PGA Golf Shop, Krikorian Theaters, Cycle Works, San Clemente Café, Cabrillo Playhouse, Sonance, Paul and Lupe Littlepage, Accent Portraits by Diana, Ocean Institute, Pizza Port, Sonny’s Pizza and Pasta, Jack Randall Photography, South Coast Furniture and Mattress, Griffin Optometric Group, Rainbow Sandals, Designs by Nature, Daniel Michaels Salon, Buy My Bikes, Larry Rannals, Workman Molina, ASAP Appliance, Burns Investment Group of Stifel Nicolaus, Gibbs Law Firm, Ocean Physical Therapy, Inc., Dr. Sachiko Fukuman, Edible Arrangements and Juice it Up. There were “out of town” donations as well including the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The Grad Nite Committee would like to thank these generous donors on behalf of the graduating class of 2010.

u San Clemente High School’s Kyle Fehd is taking one more step in the right direction. The high school freshman recently won a $3,000 community-college scholarship and a 2010 Kia Soul through the “Free Ride to Community Colleges” sweepstakes on June 23. As part of the 6th Annual Financial Aid Awareness Month, the “I Can Afford College” campaign joined forces with Clear Channel Radio to offer the program. The purpose of the sweepstakes was to raise awareness that financial aid is available year-round at the 112 California Community Colleges. During the sweepstakes, March 29 through May 23, 2010, the “I Can Afford College” campaign received more than 12,500 entries with nearly half of the entrants asking to receive more information about financial aid at community colleges. In addition, the website, www.icanaffordcollege.com, had more than 91,000 unique visitors during the sweepstakes promotion.

u Raad Ghantous and Associates (RG&A) recently won the Orange County Association of Realtors’ “Most Creative Listing” Award by designing a real estate brochure for a recognized, circa 1926, historical landmark property in San Clemente. The contest was open to 10,000 agents with more that 21,000 listings. The brochure design and staging was done by Ghantous, a background photo was done by Liz Hanson Kuhns and photography was done by Mike Cotter.

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GUEST OPINION: By Gary Headrick, Founder San Clemente Green

Our Permaculture Excursion in Review

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ast month I wrote about the educational adventure that my wife, Laurie, and I were about to embark on. The intent was to learn as much about permaculture as we possibly could in two weeks, earn a certificate, and share our newfound knowledge with whoever might be interested. I’ll do my best to condense our experience into a brief synopsis here, but after 112 hours of indoor and outdoor training, it won’t be easy. We have more information and photos on our website, www.sanclementegreen.org, and we’ll also be doing a video compilation which may take some time to complete.

Permaculture is a practical set of ecological design principles that can be applied to urban, suburban and watershed scale.

Permaculture principles provide a way of thinking that enables people to establish highly productive environments that provide for food, energy, shelter, and other material and non-material needs. The term permaculture actually has two definitions— the first being “permanent agriculture,” Gary Headrick and the other “permanent culture,” as people came to understand that social aspects were also a key component of many sustainable systems. At the Regenerative Design Institute’s 17-acre organic farm, just north of San Francisco, we learned firsthand just how appropriate both of these definitions truly are.

The “permanent agriculture” concepts were handed down to us from leading experts in the field, beginning with Penny Livingston-Stark of the Regenerative Design Institute, who also arranged for these other permaculture superstars. Brock Dolman of Occidental Arts & Ecology Center covered the topic of water (the essence of life). John Valenzuela focused our attention on agroforestry and plant grafting. Toby Hemenway, author of Gaia’s Garden: A guide to Home-Scale Permaculture, taught us about energy, true cost pricing, and passive solar. Other guest speakers rounded out our education with hands-on learning about organic gardening, natural buildings, earthen ovens, goats, chickens, bees, mushroom cultivation,

The main house where classes were held. Courtesy photo

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compost and worms. The amount of material covered was intense and solidly reinforced by our design project which brought it all together with the insightful guidance of Penny and Toby.

Here are some of the major concepts of “permanent agriculture” that were elaborated upon in great detail.

The problem is the solution. Waste is simply an unused resource. Redundancy and diversity creates resiliency. Protracted and thoughtful observation is one of your best tools.

Make the least change for the greatest effect. Mimic nature (“bio-mimicry”). Aim for optimum production, not maximum production. A successful permaculture design will result in the greatest yield for the least amount of energy expended.

The more subtle “permanent culture” concept was not taught as much as it was experienced. Laurie and I had made the decision to do a work-trade exchange, simply as a matter of financial considerations. Our duties involved organizing and working with rotating shifts of four or five of our fellow students to clean up after every meal. Much to our surprise, this menial task became one of the more gratifying aspects of our experience. There was a real sense of cooperation and gratitude which made the job seem effortless. A lot of good bonding took place over those dishes as we literally rubbed elbows with the next graduating class of 28 promising individuals, each of whom have incredible character, talent and passion to address the woes of the world. It is quite a statement to say that the informal social (Cont. on page 13)

Cheap Shots Not Welcome

he political season always seems to bring out the worst in people. Case in point those who write Letters to the Editor using a ficticious name, then using our newspaper’s open community forum to take cheap shots at elected officials. Such was the case last week when a letter from a “Mary Worth” made its way into our Soapbox section. Despite stringent vetting policies we have in place at the SC Times, this letter was added in at the last minute due to some available space in the section even though the name, along with a handful of others we’ve flushed out over the years, is on a “no-run list” of names whom we have been unable to authenticate. We have a strict policy against anonymity in the Soapbox section, which has led to attempts by some Norb Garrett to abuse the forum by inventing names.

The letter last week included all sorts of allegations against Councilwoman Lori Donchak related to her position on senior housing in San Clemente. Our public officials are, of course, fair game when it comes to public opinion and discourse, and that dialogue is an important part of the SC Times’ coverage of this great city of ours.

But for individuals to pervert that process by hiding behind fake names only shows the depths to which some will sink to advance their cause or initiative.

Our apologies to Councilwoman Donchak and to all our readers for failing to intercept the fake writer’s letter. The incident serves as a wake-up call for us at the SC Times, and you have my word that you can count on us ensuring that the opinions that appear in Soapbox—whether you agree with them or not—are truly tied to the person whose name appears with them. www.sanclementetimes.com

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Letters to the Editor A GOOD IDEA Earle McNeil, San Clemente

Is this not the greatest proposal: Proposed 28th Amendment to the United States Constitution: “Congress shall make no law that applies to the citizens of the United States that does not apply equally to the Senators and/or Representatives; and, Congress shall make no law that applies to the Senators and/or Representatives that does not apply equally to the citizens of the United States.”

WHAT’S TAKING SO LONG? Ken Nielsen, San Clemente

Goat milking was just one element of the two-week experience.

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A Bumper Crop of Knowledge (Cont. from page 12) interaction was just as significant as the expert teaching, the first-class organic meals prepared by the extraordinary Chef Karin, and the idyllic farm setting which was only a short walk from a beautiful isolated beach along the rugged coast.

The positive sense of cooperation and mutual regard for each other not only created the perfect setting for shared learning, but also established lasting relationships that connected each of us in a support system as pervasive and diverse as any underground mycological network. Much was learned, much was shared, and in the end we understood that this was only the beginning for those of us who have chosen to embrace the following ethics of permaculture: Care of the Earth, care of people, set limits to consumption, and distribute surplus judiciously. Perhaps the most important thing we discovered was that permaculture is about developing beneficial relationships. That is something that can be applied to every human endeavor.

If you’d like to read future columns on certain aspects of permaculture, or be notified of when our video is ready for viewing (or have any other comments), please send an email to gary@sanclementegreen.org. Following are several related links: http://www.regenerativedesign.org/, http:// www.oaec.org/water-institute, http://www.permacultureportal.com, http://patternliteracy.com/bio.html.

Gary Headrick and his wife, Laurie, are the Co- Founders of San Clemente Green, a non-profit citizens group dedicated to making San Clemente a sustainable city, (www.sanclementegreen.org). They also run a business together doing architectural presentations, (www.ha-ap.com). He and Laurie have recently become Certified Green Building Professionals as well as Certified Permaculture Consultants in order to better serve the needs of the community. The Headricks have lived in San Clemente for the past 30 years, raising their two children Naomi and Nate. Their son, Nate has a degree in sustainability and their daughter Naomi and husband Rob have added a wonderful new dimension to their lives named Isabella.

PLEASE NOTE: The opinions offered here are solely those of the guest columnist and may or may not be shared by the San Clemente Times staff.

We appreciate, however, their willingness to share their views, and we invite responses to be sent to letters@sanclementetimes.com.

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How long does it take to get something done in San Clemente? After more than five years and a citywide vote it seems like we are almost there. Playa Del Norte has been dragged out longer than it ever should have been. The facts are known, the studies have been completed yet those against it continue to say that the beach parking will be eliminated or that this is three and four stories tall. After all this time I can’t imagine that these people are just misinformed. These statements are just out and out lies thrown out there to confuse people. I say enough is enough. Playa Del Norte will be a huge improvement that will benefit North Beach and be enjoyed by all of San Clemente. It’s time for the fat lady to sing. Approve Playa Del Norte now.

PLAYA DEL NORTE IS FOR EVERYONE Kathryn Stovall Dennis, San Clemente

After working on the San Clemente Coastal Trail for over 10 years there’s one thing I have learned: We love our beach!

People want to get out and walk, run, sit, talk, ride, dog walk, surf, swim, exercise, find beach glass, meet friends, spend time alone, grab something to eat, sip a coffee (tea for me!) and they want to do it in the ocean or as near to it as they can get. That is why we live here. Playa del Norte is going to be perfect for all of us.

Our coastline is almost entirely residential. That’s fine if you are lucky enough live right on the bluffs or have a great ocean view from your home. We have the Pier Bowl but it just doesn’t accommodate all those folks who want to enjoy the beach even if their toes don’t touch the sand. I was lucky enough to have a mom who hauled us kids to the beach whenever we wanted to go because she loved it so much.

Now, in her 80s, she can’t make it down the steps to the beach or walk on the sand so whenever she visits she wants to go out to eat where she can see and smell and drink in the ocean. Playa del Norte will give us that opportunity.

I have lived in and been involved with issues in San Clemente for over 30 years. This is hands down the best project I have ever seen. It really fits our beach town. I fully support the sale of what is now either empty dirt lots or an antiquated parking lot and see this as an opportunity for investment in our town, our future. Ocean views will not be blocked and new ones will be created where none exist now. A really important element to me personally is that beach, trail and Ole Hanson Beach Club parking will absolutely not be compromised. Coastal Commission oversight will ensure our views, parking and coastal access are protected.

So many of us want to reclaim a part of San Clemente that has been lost to us for so many years; Measure W told that story well. We want a safe and revitalized North Beach for all to enjoy. I want to thank all the private citizens in our community who have given so many hours getting the word out about the benefits of Playa del Norte to their neighbors. It is long past time, it is now time for our city council to vote Yes for Playa del Norte.

Thank you.

PLAYA DEL NORTE: WRONG TIME/WRONG PLACE Katia Kenny-Heinzen, San Clemente

Real estate values are down, stores are vacant, businesses are closing and restaurants are offering two meals for one to get business. Why does the city of San Clemente want to sell or lease the most valuable publicly-owned, one and only, San Clemente beachfront property in today’s market to an investor for restaurant and retail development?

The LAB developer has purchased the casino, the theatre and the bowling alley properties. That’s a big chunk already.

Now the same developer wants to buy the beachfront publicly-owned property next to the Ole Hanson Beach Club and build a shopping center/restaurant area. Does that make sense? Look what has happened to the Marblehead property.

The issue here is that the train station and beautifully landscaped parking lot is both functional and aesthetically pleasing. It is not a problem and does not need any revitalization. The people of San Clemente voted to revitalize the North Beach area. They did not vote to have their only publicly-owned beachfront property given to a developer for stores and restaurants. Times have changed. Now is not the time and our beachfront property is not the place. The San Clemente City Council should not enter into any negotiations to sell or lease that land! If developing is to be done for enhancement, redevelop the land where the car wash and U-Haul are located, and leave our beachfront alone!

COUNT OUR VOTE AS ANOTHER NO ON THE NORTH BEACH PROJECT Martin and Wendy Berube, San Clemente

If you own real estate right now, would you sell it? Probably the only thing that could force you to sell in a market such as this would be losing your job or some type of financial hardship. Have the City Council members behind this LAB idea lost their jobs, or minds? I think they have just lost their minds. That is the only way to explain their desire to sell an incredibly valuable piece of publicly owned property in the worst market in decades. If they go through with this sale, I think they should lose their jobs.

Some people agree that we need to improve North Beach. That was made clear with the narrow passage of Measure W. However, the LAB project is not the way to do it. It is a beautiful project, but unfortunately its placement is all wrong. Instead of replacing the decrepit Miramar Theatre, which is the real eyesore, this project wants to take away valuable parking space. This parking space is valuable in more than one way. First of all, it is a steady stream of income for the city. Although the money made from parking may not seem like a lot next to the sale price of the property, if we think long term (something politicians and city council members rarely do), it is plain to see that the fiscally responsible thing to do is to hold on to income-generating beach front property.

Did I mention that this is the worst time to sell real estate that I have seen in my lifetime. We will basically be giving away this valuable publicly owned asset. When the market comes back in a few years, we will have lost millions of dollars, but by then it will be too late. Secondly, the North Beach parking lot is one of the few places where you can park close to the beach so that you don’t need to trek a half mile with your chairs, coolers, beach toys and firewood. If the project goes through, I will have to carry my twin baby boys and all of our gear across Pacific Coast Highway. As a tax paying resident, I enjoy the beautiful view of the ocean while walking to Kaylani, Ichibiri, or while enjoying a beer at Knuckleheads, or from many other vantage points in North Beach. All of this will be taken away with the LAB project. Doesn’t it make sense to fix the Miramar first? My parents always made me finish projects I started and San Clemente has a number to finish.

My final annoyance at this project is that we have empty retail space all over the city. In fact, there is a brand new giant 3-story building a mere 3 blocks from the proposed site of this development that has been completely vacant since it was finished. And if this project is not financially successful, will we be left with another Marblehead and a torn up parking lot?

As a tax-paying citizen of San Clemente, that parking lot belongs to me, too. I don’t want to sell it to a developer at a bargain price so that he can take away usable space and replace it with more empty shops. Do not let the city council members sell your valuable assets! Please don’t let this publicly owned beach parking lot be sold to a developer.

Once it is gone, it will be gone forever.

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

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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

thursday08 forecast: a.m. clouds/p.m. sun • high: 68° low: 57°

BASIC NEEDS SPEAKER AND FILM SERIES

7:30 p.m. Learn about a better quality on Earth at The Ecology Center. Free. 32701 Alipaz St., San Juan Capistrano, www.sanjuancapistrano.org.

ART, JAZZ, WINE & CHOCOLATE

5 p.m.-8 p.m. Jazz meets wine and chocolate at the Festival of Arts every Thursday. This week Gina Saputo performs. Admission $7, tasting fee $12. 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.494.1145, www.lagunafestivalofarts.org.

DON CARLOS

8 p.m. Reggae legend at The Coach House, also with Fortunate Youth and Jaam Kwest. Tickets $20. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

WATSON BLUES

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

NATHAN JAMES AND FRIENDS

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

friday09 forecast: partly cloudy • high: 72° low: 60°

ANNIE

7 p.m. For one weekend only the Cabrillo Playhouse presents the classic tale about the redheaded orphan. Tickets $10. 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente, 949.492.0465, www.cabrilloplayhouse.org.

JVJ

7 p.m.-10 p.m. Rockin’ blues band and dancing at Shorecliffs Golf Course. No cover. Dinner and drinks available. 501 Avenida Vaquero, San Clemente, 800.291.6377.

PASSPORT TO THE ARTS

10:15 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Kids can create shadow puppets and watch a Balinese puppet show with the Saddleback College Performing Arts department. 28000 Marguerite Pkwy., Mission Viejo, 949.582.4656, www.saddleback.edu/arts.

LEON RUSSELL

8 p.m. Rock ‘n’ roll concert at The Coach House also with The Scarlet Furies and Connie Rae. Tickets $25.

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

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Go See Do

SC’s Surf Film Extravaganza

Barely a day goes by in San ClemWhether a student is interested in ente where beachgoers won’t spot a a possible future in surf film, eager to professional shooter or local kid on the make sponsor videos or simply wants beach filming his or her fellow rippers to shoot some friends for fun, the workas they tear up every wave from Lowers shops are perfect for any youth—surfer to 204. It’s the reason that the Cabrillo or non—interested in film.

Playhouse, along with the San Clemente The workshop will run from July 12-16 Surf Film Festival, will host an entire for preproduction and then again from weeklong camp for kids, ages 12 to 18, August 16-20 for postproduction, where solely dedicated to the art of making all films will be judged for a winner. one’s own surf movie.

The hours are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily Last year’s winners are interviewed by Fuel TV. Courtesy photo Several local surf and film industry and the $195 cost covers all supplies exprofessionals like Matthew Barge, Aaron Berry and Robert cept filming equipment. To buy tickets and see coverage from Campbell will teach five three-hour workshops on how to lay last year’s festival, go to www.sanclementefilmfestival.com. out a storyboard, write a script, shoot and edit video, while For more information, email laurel@sanclementefilmfestival. pulling it all together to make a cohesive surf movie. com or call the Cabrillo Playhouse at 949.492.0465.

MYSTERIOUS LIGHTS OVERNIGHT CRUISE 4:30 p.m. Explore the sea for a full night and do activities with the Ocean Institute. Includes dinner and more. Tickets $70; members $65. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.

SEXTANT WINERY OF EDNA VALLEY WINE TASTING

5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. San Clemente Wine Company welcomes Craig Stoller, owner of Sextant Winery who will be pouring new wines. You will be the first to try and Craig will be raffling off a few bottles. Tasting fee is $15 for seven wines with cheese, crackers & chocolate. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

LIVE MUSIC CRUISE

7:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Dana Wharf’s live band music cruise aboard the 95-foot Dana Pride featuring indoor/outdoor seating and a full bar. Tickets $19. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949 496-5794, www.danawharf.com.

“3 for $33”

3 p.m. In celebration of their third anniversary, The Melting Pot offers “3 for $33” fondue specials through August. 647 Camino de los Mares, San Clemente, 949.661.1966, www.meltingpot.com.

HONK

8 p.m. The ultimate surf-style band from the ’70s performs live at The Coach House also with Blues Rocket Band and Wordsmyth.

Tickets $25. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

MUSIC UNDER THE STARS

6 p.m. The Mission’s outdoor summer concert series continues with a performance by Hollywood U2 (tribute to U2) and catered dinner. Tickets start at $20. 26801 Ortega Hwy., 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.

THE FREMONTS

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

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FLOCK OF 80s

Black Cat Bone

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9:30 p.m. Popular band featuring Kai Kalama at Molly Blooms Irish Bar & Restaurant. 2391 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente 92672, 949.218.0120, www.mollybloomspub.com.

9 p.m. Reggae night at BeachFire and happy hour all night for guests dressed “Island-Style.” No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

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

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9 p.m. The popular local band featuring Kai Kalama jams at BeachFire. No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

9:30 p.m. Hits from the ’80s at Molly Blooms Irish Bar & Restaurant. 2391 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente 92672, 949.218.0120, www.mollybloomspub.com.

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SAN CLEMENTE FARMERS MARKET

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fresh produce and much more along Avenida Del Mar. Rain or shine.

SECOND SATURDAY ART FAIR

SAWDUST FESTIVAL

10 a.m.-4 p.m. The monthly art event showcases 60 artists, craftspeople and musicians in downtown San Juan Capistrano along Camino Capistrano, Yorba, Verdugo and Los Rios.

949.493.4700, www.sjcartfair.org.

10 a.m.-10 a.m. Summer art festival in Laguna Beach with displays, activities, food, music and much more. Runs through Aug. 29. General admission $7.75. 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.494.3030, www.sawdustartfestival.org.

Capo Shakespeare Festival

COAST CULTURE

7:30 p.m. San Juan Capistrano’s ongoing acting festival. This weekend is A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Camino Real Playhouse. Tickets $20. 31852 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.489.8082, www.capistranocenter.com/capistranoshakespeare.htm.

THE SIMMONS EFFECT

5 p.m. The Surfing Heritage Foundation hosts an opening reception debuting a new surf film and exhibit. Special guest in attendance. Tickets $5. 110 Calle Iglesia, San Clemente, 949.388.0313, www.surfingheritage.org.

VOYAGE TO AVALON

5:30 p.m. The Ocean Institute hosts an overnight cruise to Catalina aboard a tall ship. Returns Sunday evening. Tickets $125; members $105. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.

11 a.m.-4 p.m. Casa Romantica’s exhibition featuring photographs, memorabilia and surf history associated with California’s original waterman, “Whitey” Harrison. Admission $5. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

TOM MOREY JAZZ BRUNCH

11 a.m.-3 p.m. Live music during brunch at Salt Creek Grille.

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

PAGEANT OF THE MASTERS: EAT, DRINK AND BE MERRY

8:30 p.m. Art comes alive at Laguna Beach’s famous attraction re-creating world-famous paintings on stage. Tickets $15-$100.

Nightly shows. 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.494.1145, www.lagunafestivalofarts.org.

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GETTING OUT

SC Times Restaurant Spotlight

By Sarah Guidas

Thai Dara

27221 Ortega Highway #G, San Juan Capistrano, 949.443.1006, www.thai-dara.com

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BEST KNOWN FOR: Thai cuisine MOST POPULAR ITEM: Pad Thai noodles Thai Dara, the popular Thai restaurant in Dana Point, recently opened a new location in San Juan Capistrano. The first restaurant opened over five years ago and has been serving authentic Thai cuisine to the locals and tourists that flock to the tiny venue. Mimi Yard, the owner of Thai Dara, decided to open a new restaurant in San Juan Capistrano to expand her business and provide more people with amazing food. “My family is from Bangkok, Thailand, and what I remember about living there is my mother’s cooking,” Yard said. “We wanted to bring that here for people to enjoy.” The new location is much larger than the original but provides the same array of savory dishes and décor. Although the Pad Thai is considered their most popular dish, the restaurant also sells large amounts of yellow curry and beef salad. And all dishes are carefully prepared with the freshest and most authentic ingredients.

The restaurant also makes its own sauces, even if it means driving to Los Angeles to buy coconut milk.

Detail is key within every plate as each bite allows you to pretend, if only for a minute, that you are really are in Thailand.

Photo by Sarah Guidas

PRICE RANGE: $6-$13 RESERVATIONS: Not available

PAYMENT: Cash, credit cards HOURS: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. everyday

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

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

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Gen Kai 34143 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point, 949.240.2004 (Rated on a scale of 1–5 stars)

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

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THE WIZARD OF OZ

2 p.m. Matinee play of the classic tale at the Musical Theater Village. Tickets $12. 36-C Mauchly, Irvine, 949.753.1996, www.musicaltheatrevillage.net.

BOEING ROCKET LAB

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Explore rockets and the “blast zone” at the Discovery Science Center’s newest exhibit. Adults $12.95, kids $9.95. 2500 N. Main Street, Santa Ana, 714.542.2823, www.discoverycube.org.

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.

BOYS OF SUMMER

6 p.m.-9 p.m. ’80s rock at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

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MONDAY MADNESS WINE TASTING

5 p.m.-8 p.m. Join SC Wine Company for happy hour featuring three wines for $5 and cheese plates for $8. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar; 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.

MOMMY MOVIE MONDAY

STORYTIME

11 a.m. The Sunshine Readers tell stories at the Dana Point Library. 33841 Niguel Road, Dana Point, 949.496.5517, www.ocpl.org.

POOL & KARAOKE

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

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Cinematic history of Zorro from films and television exhibited at Mission San Juan Capistrano. Runs daily through August 31. Admission $5-$9. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.

CRAIG COLLEY

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

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MARY POPPINS

OC Performing Arts Center presents the classic musical for a limited engagement. 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.2787, www.ocpac.org.

YOUTH ARTS EDUCATION CLASS

10 a.m.-12 p.m.; 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Kids are invited to an interactive art class at the Festival of Arts every Tuesday and Wednesday. Materials fee $10; admission $7. 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.494.1145, www.lagunafestivalofarts.org.

SHARKS!

7 p.m. A shark expert visits Casa Romantica to talk about the role of sharks in ocean ecology and their relationship with man.

General admission $6. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

DOC ON ELECTRIC GUITAR

COMEDY NIGHT

POUL PEDERSON

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

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WILL HEARD

8 p.m. Live music at BeachFire and “Taco Night.” No cover.

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

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ZORRO UNMASKED

10 a.m. Screening of Despicable Me for parents of infants at the Krikorian, tickets $7.50. 641 Camino de los Mares, San Clemente, 949.661.7469, www.kptmovies.com.

7 p.m. Free pool, happy hour and music at OC Tavern. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.

AT THE MOVIES

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

ROD FRIAS

7 p.m.-10 p.m. Free acoustic entertainment at OC Tavern. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.

BRANDON TYLER

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

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

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Send your listing to events@sanclementetimes.com

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In the grand tradition of summer blockbuster releases, 20th Century Fox’s package for 2010 is a movie adaptation of the ‘80s hit series The A-Team. The trend of taking old, famous TV shows with a handful of contemporary popular faces seemed to be out the door until JJ Abrams decided to surprise the world with his reinterpretation of Star Trek last year. Maybe this is why director Joe Carnahan chose to put a lot of time and effort into yet another action-packed movie—the only problem is there’s plenty of action, but not a lot of adventure.

In this updated rendition, the new group includes Hannibal (a beefed up Liam Neeson trying to have us forget he’s Irish for about 20 minutes at a time), smart-aleck bachelor Face (Bradley Cooper), Baracus (an almost convincing Mr. T. wannabe in Rampage Jackson), and a sometimes Southern, oftentimes British pilot named Murdock (Sharlto Copley). The four rangers have been discharged from the military for murder they didn’t commit. Proving their innocence includes busting out of jail and stealing planes, cars and other equipment for their own use.

While this is all happening, there is another plan to frame the group by a seedy CIA agent named Lynch (Patrick Wilson). Oh, and there’s a very minor (and forgettable) love subplot between Face and the beautiful Lieutenant Sosa (Jessica Biel).

From a technical standpoint, there are entertaining action sequences and some funny one-liners by Face and Murdock, but the build-up of the movie and final analysis seem to miss the point. I realize most people do not expect a lot of deep thinking in an action movie, but when you go into making a film without a clear goal and background for your characters, you end up with an obvious mess. Which is exactly what The A-Team ends up having with its impressive, yet meaningless actions scenes.

A sadly common thread that’s been apparent and parodied over the decades.

Once upon a time, there were blockbusters with a concrete story, memorable leads, and witty dialogue: Jaws, Indiana Jones, The Terminator, etc. Unfortunately, The A-Team may not fall into this category of classics. SC —Megan Bianco www.sanclementetimes.com

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Pier Fishing: A Good Time is Always an Easy Catch Fisherman and website rank pier high as quality fishing location

By Christine Jonas San Clemente Times

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he fisherman stood battling with the fish at the end of his line. After feeling a tiny tug on his fishing pole, the fight began seconds later. A small crowd gathered, as fishermen with less success dropped their poles and rushed to watch, each offering words of advice and encouragement. On the brink of success, the man put in one last attempt and wrestled the 3-foot sand shark over the railing and onto the San Clemente Pier.

Many would think the sand shark was unsavory and useless, but for this man it was dinner for his family.

For some, pier fishing is a fun hobby just to pass the time with friends and family, yet for others it is a chance to catch dinner, eating everything their rod attracts.

“It’s a very addicting hobby for me and I’m trying to get my kids into it…kind of show them what I had growing up,” says Jeremy Hernandez, an employee at the Bait Shack at the end of the pier.

Since the San Clemente Pier was built in 1928, pier fishing has been a favorite pasttime for many Orange County locals. With no fishing license required, all you need are some fishing poles, some bait and some patience.

Opening daily at 4 a.m. and closing at

midnight gives a wide range of times and opportunities for the fish to bite. Talk to different people and you will get a variety of opinions on when the fishing’s best. Some believe the mornings are most successful.

Shall we say the early birds catch the… fish? Some claim mid-afternoon, around 3 p.m., is the best time. Others prefer dusk and night fishing. The conclusion: The fish will always bite, well, eventually.

It is all in the luck of the cast, some argue. Some catch fish within minutes of dropping their line into the water, while others fish for hours without a single bite.

It is truly a game of patience and determination.

Where is the best spot to fish? A threesome of young, local boys, Anthony Aceves, Ryan Jeffrey and German Calvillo, have tested the waters by starting at the end and working their way along the 1,296-foot-pier for the past week.

“Our secret spot is at the benches on the end, but we have fished all along the pier and eventually catch fish no matter where we are,” says Jeffrey.

What’s on the menu? A variety of fish and sharks can be found, mostly salema, croaker, sand bass and mackerel, with the occasional sand shark. According to www. pierfishing.com, “An added attraction at the pier is spiny lobster; it seems one of the best piers for the southern California

One girl holds up her catch of the day—a large sandshark. Photo by Christine Jonas

A group of children cast their fishing lines from the San Clemente Pier. Photo by Christine Jonas

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delicacy. If you’re seeking the big crawdads remember that the night hours are the prime time hours.”

“I target everything that’s out there. From sharks to bass to halibut, really anything.

It’s more for me a family thing. I bring my wife, my kids. We come out and we spend the weekend fishing,” Hernandez said.

Fishing on the San Clemente Pier is a fun activity to do at any age—alone or with family and friends—and is a great way to get everyone out of the house and into the sun.

The website www.pierfishing.com also gives the San Clemente Pier excellent reviews: “There are small grassy areas, a fine beach, and a small area populated

with shops and restaurants. The area has somewhat of a Mediterranean feeling to it, and on a warm summer night has one of the classier ambiances of any pier area I have visited,” the site says. “One final interesting note: Railroad tracks run adjacent to the front of the pier, and several times a day the Los Angeles-San Diego train rumbles by and sometimes stops to let off passengers. All in all, this is an interesting area.”

One fisherman, Mario Cruz said, “It can take some time to catch a fish, but I love doing it with my kids. Even just for a couple hours after work we can come down here and do it together. It is a relaxing activity, but so exciting when you actually get a fish.” SC July 8–14, 2010 • San Clemente Times • Page 21

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Skimming the Surface San Clemente’s Louis Pasoz tests his Marina Trash Skimmer at OC Dana Point Harbor

By Andrea Swayne San Clemente Times

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n a lunch date with his wife in Long Beach, Louis Pasoz watched as marina staff cleaned floating debris from the water. No sooner had the workers finished and left the area than debris began floating into the area cleaned only minutes before. This casual observation was the spark that would ignite Pasoz’s idea for the giant skimmer systems he has introduced to harbors and marinas from Washington to Long Beach to Mexico—and right here in the Dana Point Harbor.

As an avid surfer and a 24-year resident of San Clemente, water quality had always been a concern for Pasoz, not only in his personal life but in his career as well. Pasoz began working for the County of Los Angeles in a water treatment plant at the age of 18. During his 16 years with LA County, Pasoz worked his way up from plant attendant to a grade-three water treatment plant operator—a position that requires extensive education. “I took advantage of the educational programs offered by LA County back in the ’80s,” said Pasoz. “I was paid to go to school. I would work all night and surf and go to school during the day. They sent me to certificate programs in water treatment, water hydraulics, pumps and motors at colleges like Caltech, Palomar and CSU Sacramento. During that time, water really became something that I enjoyed working with. Then on that day with my wife in Long Beach, when I got the idea for these skimmers, I decided to try and make a difference; to do something about water quality myself.”

Pasoz approached the city of Long Beach with his idea and asked for permission to develop a skimmer prototype, install and test it. Initially, Long Beach administrators were reluctant to allow yet another inventor use their marina as a guinea pig. They had heard this pitch before. Seven times before, to be exact. Pasoz was told other companies had previously approached the city trying to implement an automated system for cleaning the marina and had achieved only minimal success. Despite the skepticism Pasoz was met with, he was able to convince Long Beach officials to let him give it a try.

The idea grew quickly from concept to prototype, worked well in Long Beach and spurred the launch of Pasoz’s company Applied Water Technologies (AWT). It has been 12 years since Pasoz patented his Marina Trash Skimmer. Since then Pasoz has teamed up with and licensed the production of the device to Marine Accessories, Inc. (MAI) in Bellingham, Washington. In addition to the skimmer being tested in the Dana Point Harbor, currently there are four in the Port of San Diego, one in the City of Long Beach, one in Cabo San Lucas and one in Bellingham, Washington.

A prototype was installed at Pier 32 in San Diego and two months into testing they began to see fish that they had never seen there before. The fish were attracted to the clean oxygenated water coming out of the skimmer after debris had been removed. “Their observation of new sea life was helpful in acquiring a grant to fund a total of four skimmers in use there now,” said Pasoz. “San Diego is in the process of applying for a grant for an additional six. Long Beach is in the process of looking to fund about 30 more for use in the harbor there.”

According to OC Dana Point Harbor Operations Manager Paul Lawrence, the skimmer on loan to the harbor has been successful. “We’ve seen significant amounts of marine debris removed by the skimmer. We previously had a small work boat and a harbor staff member coming as frequently as twice a day to clean floating debris from just this small corner of the harbor. Now the skimmer has taken over that duty completely. Instead of having staff chase debris around he harbor, the skimmer does the work and all we need to do is empty it.”

With the positive evaluation of the Dana Point skimmer so far, the harbor is looking into obtaining grant funding for the purchase of more, but according to Lawrence, in the absence of grant money, it is possible that the harbor may obtain them by outright purchase. Pasoz also pointed out that Measure M money could be a possible source for grant funds.

At this time skimmers cost $16,000 each, but with Long Beach looking to get 30, an idea to provide a leasing program is in development. In addition, Pasoz has been working with www.sanclementetimes.com

Marina Trash Skimmer inventor Louis Pasoz checks on the skimmer now being tested in the OC Dana Point Harbor with Harbor Operations Manager Paul Lawrence. Photo by Andrea Swayne

MAI to begin roto-molding the skimmers in order to bring the price down and make production more efficient. It is hoped that the changes in production will bring the price down to around $13,000.

So, how do the skimmers work exactly?

The Marina Trash Skimmer uses water displacement to move about 300 gallons of water per minute. It has an oilfree motor and costs only about $18 per month for the electricity to operate it. Water enters the skimmer and before it can get pumped out of the skimmer, it goes down through a grid for the removal of debris then gets oxygenated by an aeration pump as it is leaves the skimmer. During the process, the addition of oxygen reacts with pollutants in the water creating a chemical reaction that oxidizes chemicals in the water aiding in their removal. The skimmers are especially successful at removing the “oil slick” often seen on the surface of harbor water with the inclusion of a bilge pad.

A large amount of pelagic plastics—microscopic plastics that have photodegraded into smaller and smaller pieces but, as they are not biodegradeable, will forever remain in the water unless removed by some mechanical means—are also filtered out during the process. Recent surveys suggest that up to one-eighth of our harbors and marinas are covered with these plastics. Pelagic plastics are highly detrimental to the environment, as they are ingested by marine life introducing chemical toxins into the food chain.

Test skimmers are removing an average of 50 to 70 gallons of debris per day each. Harbors testing their operation have the opportunity to log on to the marinatrashskimmer.com website to share data. In the first five months of 2010, a reported average of 2,035 gallons of debris is being removed per month. The total number of gallons of trash removed since data collection for the test units began in January of 2009 is around 20,000 gallons.

In the Dana Point Harbor the numbers average a bit lower, thanks to existing Clean Marina programs that keep it one of the cleanest harbors in the country, probably even in the world. Dana West Marina General Manager Kelly Rinderknecht helps pull together data from the skimmer and is so far reporting the Dana Point average is running at about 18 gallons per day, 540 per month. Her data represents collection from January to June.

“Some days we collect as little as one gallon, while other days the total can be around 80,” said Rinderknecht. “May 2010 was the biggest collection month so far with a total of 1,215 gallons of debris collected.”

Test units in Long Beach record the highest numbers,

thanks in large part to garbage from the LA River, but Half Moon Bay near Humphrey’s by the Sea in San Diego is also pulling out large amounts of debris.

With the scarcity of grant money and lack of funds facing many cities in these difficult economic times, Pasoz would like to see big companies stepping up to sponsor the skimmer in the future. “We could put a company’s name and logo on the skimmer in return—saying something like ‘Coca Cola together with the City of Dana Point and Applied Water Technology are partners in cleaning our environment,’ for example,” said Pasoz. “Also, much of the floating debris we remove with the skimmers happens to come from fast food places, Starbucks, cigarette butts, water bottles, etc. and it would be a good PR move for them to—instead of just adding trash to the environment—participate in helping to remove it.

I think together we could do a lot more.”

Lawrence pointed out that Pasoz doesn’t get paid for the many hours he spends at the harbor servicing the skimmer, collecting data and making adjustments to the equipment.

“I would do it for free,” said Pasoz. “If I could afford to, I’d install them everywhere at no cost to the marinas. That’s the honest truth.” Lawrence responded, saying that, “It really is the honest truth. That’s just one of the things I really like about Louis. He has a genuine concern for water quality and the environment. We take the issue of water quality very seriously at OC Dana Point Harbor and he shares our concern completely.”

In a few weeks, Pasoz will be visiting the factory in Washington to see the new, less expensive and more efficient model now in development.

“My greatest hope for Louis is that these skimmers become widely used worldwide,” said Lawrence. “From what I’ve seen with our test unit here, I really think they could make a big difference in water quality.”

When asked what his dream for the future of the Marina Trash Skimmer, Pasoz replied by saying that although he would love to see them being used all over the world, that his wish is not all about the money.

“This project is more about what can be done to positively affect the environment. As a surfer for 25 years, I know about what an awful experience it is to paddle out through so much floating debris. I look forward to leaving a legacy of positive change for the environment. That’s the bottom line for me.” said Pasoz. “We would, however, like to be the McDonald’s of the marina skimmer business in that I hope someday we can also say, ‘Millions, or even billions served.’”

For more information about the Marina Trash Skimmer, log on to www.marinatrashskimmer.com. SC July 8–14, 2010 • San Clemente Times • Page 23

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& OUTDOORS STORIES, SCORES, SCHEDULES & MORE

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OUTDOORS

California Lax Classic, Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park, San Juan Capistrano July 9-11, 8 a.m.

All-Star Game Charity 5k & Fun Run, Angel Stadium July 11, 7:30 a.m.

Taco Bell All-Star Sunday, Angel Stadium July 11, TBA

State Farm Home Run Derby, Angel Stadium July 12, 5 p.m.

America’s Wellness Coach and Stand Up To Cancer Ambassador, Jillian Michaels will encourage, hand out medals and congratulate participants as they cross the finish line.

MLB brings Taco Bell AllStar Sunday to Southern California as the doubleheader includes the XM All-Star Futures Game and the Taco Bell All-Star Legends & Celebrity Softball Game.

The 2010 Gatorade All-Star Workout Day and State Farm Home Run Derby will be held Monday, July 12 at Angel Stadium.

Info: www.allstargame.com

Info: www.mlb.com

Some of SoCal’s top middle school lacrosse club teams are competing in the firstever California Lax Classic to benefit the Headstrong Foundation. Info: www. callaxclassic.gtsindydev.com

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BASEBALL

BASEBALL

All-Star Game 2010, Angel Stadium July 13, 5 p.m.

The 81st Major League Baseball All-Star Game will be the third ever played in Anaheim and the first since July 11, 1989.

Info: www.mlb.com

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Taking on the World

CALLAWAY JUNIOR WORLD GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS

2 local youth golfers punch ticket to Callaway Junior World Golf Championships

By David Zimmerle San Clemente Times

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here must be something in the air in San Clemente that helps cultivate such great local golfers. Aside from Kevin Allen and Matt Duralde—two of San Clemente High School’s finest students of the game, who each made impressive runs through the post season last spring—there’s another duo in town who are making some noise on the junior circuit.

Jeevan Larson. Courtesy photo

San Clemente’s Jeevan Larson and Alexander Pak can attest to that as the two golfers will soon embark on a mission to beat out the competition at the Callaway Junior World Golf Championships July 13-16 at the Lawrence Welk Resort Fountains Executive Course in Escondido.

Both youngsters will be focused on their best game and climbing the leaderboard in the 9-10 Boys Division. Overall, this particular field of youth golfers is large, as the two comprise an elite list of 117 of the best golfers in the world in their respective division.

Getting here wasn’t easy and the older a player gets, the more they have to rely on improving their skills and ranking throughout the year.

“Jeevan’s been playing golf since he was two years old, and playing competitively since he was five,” said Bobby Larson, Jeevan’s father. “Even though this will be the sixth junior world that he’s been in, the difference now is that the older kids have to qualify and the field just becomes more competitive.”

Though he’s stayed consistent all year in qualifying throughout the numerous tournaments he’s participated in, Jeevan really solidified his spot to play in the championships with a recent first place finish.

The youngster just took first place at the Bobbi De Cosmo Memorial last weekend, a two-day, 36-hole tournament held at the Lake

FARNSWORTH BRINGS HOME THE GOLD AT JUNIOR ZONES CHAMPIONSHIPS

First Round: July 13 15-17 Boys Division: Torrey Pines South Course 15-17 Girls Division: Torrey Pines North Course 13-14 Boys Division: Riverwalk Golf Course (Mission/Presidio) 13-14 Girls Division: Sycuan Resort (Oak Glen) 11-12 Division: Country Club of Rancho Bernardo 9-10 Boys Division: Welk Golf Resort (Fountains) 9-10 Girls Division: Lomas Santa Fe Executive 7-8 Division: Sycuan Resort (Pine Glen) 6-Under Division: Colina Park For more information or to follow results visit www.juniorworldgolf.com Alexander Pak. Courtesy photo

San Marcos Resort and Country Club, and the Lawrence Welk Golf Resort, both in San Diego county.

However, the win was a grinder as Jeeven and 10-year-old Frankie Capan from Saint Paul, Minn., were tied after two days of regulation play, with Jeeven eventually winning the third playoff hole by draining a five-foot putt.

“I’m obviously real proud he won,” Bobby said. “It meant a lot for him to get that first place trophy and help secure spot.”

For Pak, success at the junior worlds is something in which he is very familiar. Having placed second overall in the 7-8 Boys Division last year, the sure-fire stick has

played in four tournaments in 2010—taking first place in the Callaway FCG World Championships last February—with his sights locked on this prestigious tournament.

“He definitely has the confidence and determination in him that will help him in the upcoming championships and for the rest of his life,” said Peter Pak, Alex’s dad. “The sport of golf brings him confidence, and in life you need that to succeed.”

With some good focus on the rounds ahead, both Larson and Pak may just have what it takes to finish towards the top of the list within this international field of competition, and possibly rise up as big names in the next generation of golf. SC

Triton Report

By David Zimmerle

2010 USA Diving’s Junior Zone E Championships were held last week and during 4th of July weekend in Pasadena. The event at the Rose Bowl Aquatic Complex brought over 28 teams from Alaska to Hawaii competing for the top six spots to advance on to Speedo Junior Nationals.

San Clemente’s Haley Farnsworth, who dives for the Mission Viejo Nadadores, placed first on both 1-and 3-meter springboard for the 12-13 girls age group and achieved her first two championship titles at Zones. She also placed fourth on the platform event. The Nadadores team captured From left: Nadadores coach Todd Spohn, the Zones Championship title as well qualifying Olympic gold medalist Greg Louganis and 28 of their divers to Nationals. Farnsworth will Haley Farnsworth after her win. Courtesy photo next travel to Tucson, Ariz. at the end of July to participate at her first summer Nationals on all three events. Also in attendance at the Zones Championship was former Nadadore, Greg Louganis, who not only gave an inspirational talk to the 250-plus divers, but also dove the platform with many of the junior divers.

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HOFFMAN EARNS ATHLETE OF THE YEAR HONOR Sara Hoffman, a 2007 San Clemente High School graduate, was recently selected as the Cal-State San Bernardino Female Athlete of the Year.

As the starting setter on the Coyotes women’s volleyball team, Hoffman capped her career with 4,225 assists, placing her third all-time in school history.

She was also named to the American Volleyball Coaches Association All-American team for the second straight season.

The former Lady Triton, and three-time AVCA all-West Region first-team selection, appeared in 34 matches and had 1,197 assists, an average of 11.51 per set, ranking

her 13th in the nation within that category.

She also had 60 kills on .348 hitting with 24 service aces and 37 blocks for the Coyotes.

Hoffman has also been all-CCAA in each of the past three years.

Hoffman graduated last month with a degree in Business Marketing and a minor in Sports Entertainment Marketing.

In an article in Cal-State San Bernardino’s school newspaper, Hoffman said she may try to coach volleyball in the future and plans to head abroad in hopes to someday play professionally.

In her trip overseas, Hoffman said she plans go on an 11-day showcase this summer that will start in Germany in hopes of getting picked up by a club. www.sanclementetimes.com

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

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Environment 1st Exterminating, Inc. 949.218.1111 2340 S. El Camino Real, #13, www.freetermitereports.com

Financial Advisor Timothy C. Metcalf, Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC www.wfadvisors.com/tim.metcalf 949.862.1250

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

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Edible Arrangements 305 S. El Camino Real Unit 102B, www.ediblearrangements.com

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

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

CONTRACTORS - GENERAL The Gibbs Law Firm, APC 949.492.3350 110 E Avenida Palizada, Ste. 201, www.gibbslaw.com B Construction

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BOOKS Village Book Exchange 99 Avenida Serra

949.492.1114 Mary Kay Cosmetics www.marykay.com/madams2

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Salon Zinnia & Lifestyle Boutique 949.429.2020 Jon B. Marashi, General & Cosmetic 949.493.9311 647 Camino de los Mares, Ste. 209, 641 Camino de los Mares, Ste. A 110, www.drmarashi.com www.salonzinnia.com Ronald Trosper, DDS 949.492.7140 BUSINESS COMPUTER SERVICE & REPAIR 145 Ave Del Mar, www.downtownsanclemente.com OC - IT

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CABINETS & FINISH CARPENTRY Huffman Construction 949.279.5046

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

DRYWALL Complete Drywall Service 949.280.6064 r.simmonsdesigns@yahoo.com

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INTERIOR MAKEOVERS & STAGING Casa Verde Homes www.casaverdehomes.com

949.212.5800

JewelerS Paradise Jewelers

949.361.4367 808 N. El Camino Real, www.paradisejewelers.com

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LANDSCAPE & DESIGN 949.361.3333

San Clemente Computer & Network Services Images/Creative Solutions 949.366.2488 daniel@sanclementecomputer.com 949.276.1581 2927 Via San Gorgoinio, Ste. 100, www.imgs.com Sano Computers

949.492.2179 www.sanocomputers.com HAIR SALONS Solution Tek-nologies 949.400.0080 Kreative Hair Design 949.498.6245 San Clemente, www.solutiontek-nologies.com 173 Avenida Serra Costa Verde Landscape License#: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) www.costaverdelandscaping.com

Norma Mardian Interior Design 949.492.6271 www.nminteriordesign.com

Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 Junk Removal 638 Camino de los Mares, Ste. G -105, Green Dump Truck www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com www.greendumptruck.com

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

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OC Tykes

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

INTERIOR DECORATING & REDESIGN

949.218.8022 949.874.2540 The Home & Garden Stylist/ Vignettes of Refinement San Clemente, www.vignettesofrefinement.com Estate Planning, Probate, Rooms With A View - One-Day Makeover Using Existing Furnishings 949.492.8566 Trust www.roomswithavu.com Lange & Minnott

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

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Costa Verde Landscape 949.361.9656 License#: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) www.costaverdelandscaping.com Greenscapes Landscape & Design 949.366.6564 1046 Calle Recodo, Ste. I, www.greenscapesoc.com

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

949.498.8778

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

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

949.498.7700 312 Avenida De La Estrella

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

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

MOTORCYLE PARTS & SERVICE

Custom Carpentry, Concrete Framing & Finish Ike Soffes

949.363.3087 SC Rider Supply

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

HOUSE CLEANING

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

OFFICE FURNITURE

David Miller - Wonderful Windows 949.369.7263 South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 109 Calle de los Molinos, www.wonderfulwindows.com www.southcoastfurniture.com

HOUSE SITTING

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

Arcadia Electric 949.361.1045 Insurance www.arcadiaelectric.com 949.940.1856 Gallagher Electric

949.412.6602 AVI Commercial Insurance 200 S. Ola Vista, www.aviinsurance.com P.O. Box 986, www.gallagher-electric.com

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

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

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

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Curbside Pet & House Sitting 949.369.5074 San Clemente, dalmatian.love@cox.net Mike’s Pet Care

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PET SUPPLIES Pet Treasures

949.493.7297 653 Camino de los Mares, Suite 100, www.theyellowbone.com

PHARMACIES The Medicine Shoppe 1001 S. El Camino Real

949.492.1050

PHOTOGRAPHY Memories Of Me Photos wwwmemoriesofmephotos.com

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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 Radiant Pool & Spa Service 949.290.5616 www.radiantpoolservice.com SC Pool Techs 949.235.1261 www.fixmypoolnow.com

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

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Jim Thomas Roofing 162 Calle de Industrias

949.498.6204

TUTORING Study with Stacy www.studywithstacy.com

949.632.1176

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

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

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Troubled Teens 949.940.6068 Pacific Quest

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949.498.9412

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

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

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

WAXING Smooth Waxing

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

WEBSITE DESIGN San Clemente Website Design 949.246.8345 www.sanclementewebsitedesign.com

Aloha Beach Camp 949.481.7222 WINDOW CLEANING 647 Camino de los Mares, www.alohabeachcamp.net Wonderful Windows www.wonderfulwindows.com

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

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Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 638 Camino de los Mare, Ste. G-105, Altera Real Estate - “Sandy & Rich” www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com www.sandyandrich.com 949.293.3236 SURF SCHOOLS 949.498.9515 Antonio Fiorello, Forté Realty Group 949.842.3631 San Clemente Surf School 949.334.7649 San Clemente Window Fashions www.sc-wf.com San Clemente, www.forterealtygroup.com www.sanclementesurflessons.com Casa Verde Homes - Simon Wilson 949.212.5800 Wine Bar TERMITES www.casaverdehomes.com The Cellar 949.492.3663 Century 21 Beachside - Irlanda Swarthout Colony Termite Control 949.361.2500 156 Ave. Del Mar, www.thecellarsite.com 501 N. El Camino Real, 949.310.4818 1402 Calle Alcazar, www.colonytermite.com www.irlandaswarthout.com Environment 1st Exterminating, Inc. 949.218.1111 Wine Shop & Wine Tasting Century 21 O.M.A

949.492.5413 2340 S. El Camino Real, #13, San Clemente Wine Company 949.429.7076 229 Avenida Del Mar, www.c21oma.com www.freetermitereports.com 212 ½ Avenida Del Mar, www.scwinecompany.com Coldwell Banker – Michael Anthony 949.370.3590 The Termite Guy -Termite & Pest Control michaelanthony@coldwellbanker.com, 106 W. Canada Ave., 949.940.1010 www.michaelanthonyrealtor.com www.877termite.com Doug Echelberger First Team Real Estate 407 W. El Camino Real, 949.498.7711 www.echelberger.com Prue Putnins- Regency Real Estate 949.366.1984 www.thetalegateam.com, www.HomesByPrue.com Tarbell Realtors - The Metcalfs 949.533.5999 1001 Avenida Pico, www.Metcalf4Homes.com

Real Estate Attorneys The Gibbs Law Firm, APC 949.492.3350 110 E Avenida Palizada, Ste. 201, www.gibbslaw.com

Remodel Casa Verde Homes

949.212.5800 License # B 906391, www.casaverdehomes.com Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 638 Camino de los Mare, Ste. G-105, www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com Finish Builders 949.492.1084 nesaanderson@cox.net, www.finishbuilders.com

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Café Calypso

949.366.9386 114 Avenida Del Mar #4 949.366.1040 Printing OC

949.388.4888 Carbonara Trattoria 111 Avenida Del Mar # B, www.carbonara.com 27134 Paseo Espada #B 203, www.printingoc.com

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Pet Grooming

Fisherman’s Restaurant & Bar 949.498.6390 611 Avenida Victoria, www.fishermansrestaurant.com Izza Neapolitan Pizzeria 949.248.4925 376 Camino de Estrella, www.izzapizzeria.com The Cellar 949.492.3663 156 Ave. Del Mar, www.thecellarsite.com

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SUMMER BASKETBALL CAMP IS COMING UP Head coach Mary Mulligan-Crapo and other members of the SCHS girls basketball team will host the 19th Annual SCHS girls summer basketball camps at the high school for girls in first through eighth grade. Session I is for fifth to eighth graders and runs July 19-23 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Session II is for girls in first through fifth grade and runs July 26-30 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The focus is a fun introduction to the fundamentals and beginners are welcome in either camp. The camp cost is $110 and there are sibling discounts. To register send an email to schoops@hotmail.com.

San Clemente’s Kelsey Hummer reaches quarterfinals at CJGSC Local amateur golfer Kelsey Hummer made it all the way to the quarterfinals of the California Junior Girls State Championship at Monterey Peninsula Country Club on June 30.

After battling through the Round of 16 where Hummer beat second-seeded Samantha Moyal of Alameda, Calif., Hummer eventually lost to 2010 California Junior Champion Hannah O’Sullivan of Cupertino, Calif. in the quarterfinals.

More information on the event is available by visiting www.cwacgolf.org.

YOUTH SOFTBALL

Greg Schweitzer and Hector Amaya. Courtesy photos

(Back row, left to right) Coaches Dave Terkoski and Jeff Gustin. (Not pictured is coach Dan Giles). (Middle row) Chloe Visca, Jordan Gustin, Ashley Folia, Micaela Whitsell, Katie Rose Terkoski and Lauren Brzykcy.

(Front row) Kylie Pignono, Avery Colclaser, Sidney Giles and Grace Krantz. Courtesy photo

SC Punch Win District Championship, Heading to State Tournament July 16-18 The SC Punch girls 10U all star softball team won the ASA Southern California District Championship over the July 4th weekend. The girls went 5-0 overall outscoring their opponents by a combined total of 49-5. The SC Punch eventually beat Pico Rivera 6-5 in the final game of the weekend to win the district championship. The girls have now qualified for the State Tournament in Camarillo July 16-18.

The SCGS 10U SC Punch all star team also traveled to Fountain Valley June 26-27 to participate in an 18-team tournament. After two impressive but close pool play wins, the girls had a marathon four-game opportunity facing them on June 27. The Punch delivered a knockout winning all four games by a combined score of 48-6 over their four opponents, capturing their third tournament championship.

“We have a great support team of parents,” coach Jeff Gustin said. “It was a very long day but the girls kept their focus and responded to the challenge. They are showing great sportsmanship and it is a pleasure to coach this group of talented girls.”

YOUTH FOOTBALL SC Youth Football Camp 2010 is on The San Clemente Youth Football Camp 2010 is on its way and will be split into two sessions. Session I is for players in third, fourth and fifth grade (limited to 75 participants) and will be held July 5-9 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., while Session II is for players in sixth, seventh and eighth grade (limited to 75 participants) from July 12-16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The camp for both sessions will take place at San Clemente High School’s Stadium Field.

The camp will be run by San Clemente High School varsity head coach Eric Patton (Former OC Coach of the Year, 89-41-2 record at SCHS, Notre Dame alumni, fourth round NFL draft pick by the Green Bay Packers), John Hamro (varsity assistant coach and athletic director at SCHS with 18 years experience as O-line coach at SCHS and Saddleback College), Jaime Ortiz (varsity assistant coach and nine-year defensive coordinator at SCHS with 16 years total experience) and Joe Wood (varsity assistant coach at SCHS, 12 years as head coach at Aliso Niguel High School, CIF Coach of the Year in 1996 and a CIF title winner that same year).

Players are asked to bring football cleats or tennis shoes, shorts and a T-shirt. Camp goals are to develop better individual offensive and defensive football skills for all levels.

The cost to attend is $150 total with a $100 registration fee made payable to CUSD, while the $50 material fee can be made payable to SC Football Camp. The fee includes a T-shirt, camp photo and daily snacks. Register online at http://community-ed-capousdca.shoolloop.com or by sending in two separate checks to SC Football Camp, 2948 Estancia, San Clemente, CA, 92673. More information is also available at 949.481.7426.

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Schweitzer defends club champion title with 2010 win The San Clemente Men’s Golf Club held its club championship June 25-27 at the San Clemente Municipal Golf Course.

Last year’s title winner Greg Schweitzer defended the championship with a lot of poise coming through yet again for a 2010 title win in the “A” Gross Flight with a 217 and a $450 first-place prize. Other “A” Gross Flight winners are as follows: Andy Horner (second, 218, $325), Ron Borg (third, 220, $225), John Manning and Cam Thompsen (tied for fourth, 222, $150), Robert Goto (sixth, 229, $100), Scott Borst and Rick Divel (tied for seventh, 230, $65) and Dan Harney (ninth, 231, $40).

Hector Amaya went on to win first place and $105 with a 136 and the title as overall net champion in the “B” Flight-Blue Tees. Other “B” Flight winners are as follows: Mike Carney (second, 140, $95), Gary Klasse (third, 141, $90), Dan Bracamonte (fourth, 145, $85), Steve Imbilli (fifth, 146, $80), Michael Pham (sixth, 147, $75), Kent Bergstrom (seventh, 148, $70), Dennis Sewart (eighth, 1149, $60) and Larry Hanes and Lee Groon (tied for ninth, 150, $40).

“C” Flight – White Tees winners were: Jan Tatala (first, 143, $100), George Fowler and Bill Bowers (tied for second, 144, $85), Woody Jones (fourth, 145, $75), and Jerry Martinez and Jeff Reenders (tied for fifth, 147, $60).

To view the 2010 Tournament Schedule or for more information on the San Clemente Men’s Golf Club visit www.golfweb.ws/11785/.

Willard sinks hole-in-one at San Clemente Municipal Golf Course It was recently announced that local golfer Warren Willard sunk a hole-in-one shot on the par three second hole at the San Clemente Municipal Golf Course late last month. Willard made the shot from about 130 yards away from the pin with his eight iron. The event was witnessed by Woody Jones.

“I didn’t even want to play that day,” Willard said. “My buddy actually called me 25 minutes before tee time.”

YOUTH VOLLEYBALL SCHS girls volleyball camp set to hone players skills San Clemente High School will offer its girls volleyball camps this summer. The schedule is as follows: Incoming freshman (less than two years club experience) will practice July 12-16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; returning and advanced players not planning on trying out for varsity will practice July 19-23 from 10 a.m. to noon; advanced varsity will practice July 2630 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Camps are run by the San Clemente High School coaching staff including head coach Rob O’Rear, assistant coach Casey Swenson, junior varsity coach Curtis Yoder and frosh/soph coach Mitzi Kincaid. All camps will be run in the auxiliary gymnasium on the high school campus. The cost is $125 per player and reservations are required. For more information visit www.ladytritonvolleyball.homestead.com or call coach O’Rear at 949.395.3636.

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SCOOP ON THE LOCAL SURF COMMUNITY

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Grom of the Week Tory Gilkerson Age: 17, San Clemente High School Tory Gilkerson is one of the best under 18 longboarders in the country and her performance at the Surfing America U.S.A. Championships last week proved it. Against some of the best young female longboarders from throughout the U.S. all vying for the National Champion title, Tory worked her way through the early rounds—June 19 through 22—of competition at the Huntington Beach pier advancing through to the finals and earned the opportunity to compete at Lower Trestles on June 23. Her graceful style, noseriding, classic footwork and powerful turns afforded the judges ample opportunity to reward her with the scores necessary to come out on top.

Recently Tory took her talent to the East Coast and dominated at the 7th Photo by Sheri Crummer/seasister.com Annual Steel Pier Classic Pro/Am in Virginia Beach, May 29 through 31.

Not only did she win the amateur division, but her performance saw her through to a second-place finish in the Women’s Pro Division. Quite the budding artist, so far this summer Tory has been spending a portion of each day painting and playing guitar and is looking forward to attending art school after graduating from San Clemente High School next spring. —AS

Many Many Menehune

SURF RESULTS

Doheny Longboard Surfing Association Hosts Menehune Surf Championships

By Denny Michael Special to San Clemente Times

Doheny Longboard Association 14th Annual Menehune & Junior Championships June 26, Dana Point, Doheny State Beach

Ty Spencer and Erin Waters were the youngest competitors at this year’s DLSA Menehune Surf Championships. Photo by Mark Calkins

tion is an organization comprised of individuals dedicated to the enjoyment of board surfing in a clean and natural environment.

In relation to that philosophy, the DLSA will act as a support group to other organizations with similar views and objectives. SC

Results SNAFU

Surfing America website glitch posts incorrect results

By Andrea Swayne San Clemente Times

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ith all of the great use of technology utilized in professionally produced surf competition these days—computerized scoring, automatic advancement, live webcasts, etc.—automation, unfortunately, does not erase the possibility for glitches. Such technology resulted in a few of last week’s Surfing America U.S.A. Championships’ division finals being widely reported incorrectly. The website www.surfingamericalive.com, where the live webcast for the event was broadcast, erroneously pulled information from the last heat of first round competition for a few of the divisions and reported the information as final results.

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NSSA Open Division National Championships July 1-3, Huntington Beach Pier Local finishers only. OPEN BOYS: 2. Jacob Davis, Capo Beach; 5. Colt Ward, San Clemente.

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he air was filled with the sounds of laughter and good cheer. Menehunes of all ages were transfixed with the funfilled day at Doheny Beach on June 26, celebrating being a kid and surfing with friends.

The all day affair brought out great surfing in all age divisions, but more importantly the fun meter was pegged to the maximum on the friendship scale.

The annual event also supported by the Ronald McDonald House and the Doheny State Beach Interpretive Association. The surf event is dedicated to ensuring that the initial experience into a surfing contest is an enjoyable one for the young menehunes. Not only are they in a no-pressure environment being cheered on by their families, but they are also taught about the importance of being responsible for the local environment while on the beach. The youngest competitors at this year’s event were Erin Waters and Ty Spencer, both four years old.

It is the hope of the DLSA that tomorrow’s young surfers will become the new stewards of the future of surfing. For the results of this year’s event please visit DLSA’s website at: www.dohosurf.org.

The Doheny Longboard Surfing Associa-

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tion being widely published in the media on both coasts—including in the SC Times. The error was brought to the attention of Surfing America and corrected. We will still, playfully refer to it as a SNAFU, but with a positive twist—situation normal: all fixed up. The following champions and finalists deserve recognition for their hard-earned victories, and so, here are the corrected final results for the affected divisions.

SENIOR LONGBOARD: 1. Mike Gillard; 2.

Richard Patey; 3. Terry Gillard; 4. Darren Collins. MEN’S LONGBOARD: 1. Steven Mangiacapre; 2. Terry Gillard; 3. Mike Gillard; 4. Nick Riopelle. WOMEN’S LONGBOARD: 1. Leah Dawson; 2. Ashley Ahina; 3. Cori Schumacher; 4. Jennifer Smith.

GIRLS’ LONGBOARD: 1. Tory Gilkerson; 2.

Karina Rozunko; 3. Makani Adric; 4. Lulu

Surf ForecasT Water temp: 65-68˚F Water visibility and conditions: San Clemente: 6-10’ Fair; Catalina: 15-20’+ Fair-Good Remarks: Light surge with fading South swell.

Conditions improving into the weekend.

Short range: Fading South swell leftovers offer mainly 2-3’+ surf on Thursday, with occasional larger sets up to 4’ at top breaks. Conditions are generally clean in the morning.

Long range: Small scale S/SSE swell mix due for the weekend, with surf mainly in the waist high and below range.

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Erkeneff. WOMEN: 1. Chloe Buckley; 2.

Heather Jordan; 3. Morgan Gore; 4. Kelsey Willison. MASTERS: 1. Scott Shimoda; 2. Rick Takahashi; 3. Yufu Penrose; 4. Young Tarring.

MEN: 1. Aaron Swanson; 2. Chad Eastman; 3.

Antoine Allain; 4. Wes Beck.

MENEHUNE 8-U: 1. Cole Mezak; 2. Lang Hennings; 3. Ethan Mudge; 3. Brenna McNulty; 5. Alyssa Spencer; 6. Ty Spencer. BOYS 9-10: 1. Griffin Foy; 2. Ben Seaberry; 3. Sebastian Mendes; 4. Ethan Mudge; 5. Dane Kozelsky; 6.

Brock Peterson. GIRLS SHORTBOARD: 1. Meg Roh; 2. Alexxa Elseewi; 3. Nicky Stenerson.

GIRLS 10-U: 1. Malia Mae Smith; 2. Alexxa Elseewi; 3. Aura Gonzales; 4. Claire Roh. BOYS 11-12: 1. Chad Biggs; 2. Jeremy Guilmette; 3.

Jacob Atwood; 4. David Levy; 5. Rio Donaldson; 6. Xander Morgan. GIRLS 11-14: 1. Maya Harrison; 2. Kailey Biggs; 3. Meg Roh; 4. Taryn Foote; 5. Amber Salas. BOYS SHORTBOARD: 1. Griffin Foy; 2. Sean Purbaugh; 3. Ben Seaberry; 4. Kyle Costa; 5. Chad Biggs; 6. Ethan Mudge. BOYS 13-14: 1. Mason Shaw; 2. Dylan Cox; 3. Josh Larocco; 4. Brock Thomson; 5.

Kyle Costa; 6. Billy Perez. BOYS 15-17: 1. Pete Danskin; 2. Andy Nieblas; 3. Bradley Rose; 4.

Noah Cordoza; 5. Dakota Faircloth; 6. Dane Patersen. GIRLS 14-17: 1. Makala Smith; 2. Hallie Rohr; 3. Haylie Frasco.

Dick Baker Memorial Award Presented to CJ Olivares Surfing America has honored CJ Olivares, General Manager of Fuel TV, with the second annual Dick Baker Memorial Award.

Olivares accepted the award on Monday, June 28 at the Historical Casino in San Clemente.

A special committee chaired by Dick’s wife, Una Baker, reviewed nominations and selected Olivares for this award because he believes deeply in the development of youth surfing, the vitality of the surf industry, and what the combination of both represents culturally.

The award, each year, goes to an individual who best displays the following qualities: Loving and dedicated parent; natural willingness to mentor others; passion for the business of the surf industry; dedication to supporting charitable causes; respect for peers and competitors alike; high standard of personal integrity and dedication to advancing the sport.

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