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VOLUME 6, ISSUE 10

Measure A Rejected Playa Del Norte goes down as a project for North Beach, but what does it mean for San Clemente’s future?

E Y E O N S C / PAG E 6 Opponents of Measure A cheer as the returns come in at Ichibiri’s restaurant. Photo by Jonathan Volzke

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Could San Clemente Have a Float in the Rose Parade?

San Clemente Times Introduces Columnist Tom Blake

Triton Boys Soccer Make Historic Run for Top

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LOCAL NEWS & IN-DEPTH REPORTING

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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO Capistrano residents who cast a ballot in the June referendum election on the mixed-used Distrito La Novia project will have the benefit of an impartial analysis written by the City Attorney. The City Council this month agreed to pay the Orange County Registrar of Voters $12,129 to print an impartial analysis of the Distrito issue, along with a full text of the referendum. “I want as much information out there as possible,” Mayor Sam Allevato said. He said he reviewed the impartial analysis for a referendum underway in San Clemente and found it “just factual.” The council approved the expenditures 4-1, with Derek Reeve voting no. The election is already expected to cost the city $76,000 to $85,000, although the costs will be less if the state calls a special election.

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

Dana Point has decided to harness more solar power by adding a second, 4.9-kilowatt system at the Community Center for $44,045. The additional panels, approved at the council meeting February 28, are expected to increase energy output and save Dana Point in utility costs, according to the staff report. The project will be paid for with $25,171 in energy rebates from nonprofit California Center for Sustainable Energy and $22,028 in federal energy grant funds established in the 2009 stimulus package. The city selected Candelaria Electric to perform the work. The San Clemente company completed the first phase of work at the Community Center and the Nature Interpretive Center. The city said it’s too soon to really know, but the solar panels are saving about 10 percent in energy costs. The project is slated for completion before the end of the fiscal year.

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…More Stolen School Recyclables?

THE LATEST: Marblehead Elementary School became the second victim of recycling thieves when teachers in charge of the program discovered their storage container empty, Principal Jacqueline Campbell said this week.

The loss brought second-grade teacher Dana Hurlbut to tears, Campbell said.

Nearly 18-months worth of recycled aluminum and plastic bottles had been stored in the locked storage container, she said.

“So we’re rather disappointed,” the principal said.

A full container can reap as much as $1,000, she said. The school was making a push to top it by the week of Earth Day. In the past, students proposed uses for the funds and voted for the one they liked best. The last item they chose was a chalk machine to mark the lines on playing fields, Campbell said.

WHAT’S NEXT: The principal is reaching out to the community with phone messages to request help meeting their goal of full bin despite their losses.

“We’re trying to motivate our community and get it all back,” she said. “We’re going to try to use it as a learning opportunity.”

FIND OUT MORE: To learn more about Marblehead Elementary, visit: mhes.capousd. ca.schoolloop.com. —Stacie N. Galang

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…a San Clemente float in the Rose Parade?

THE LATEST: An upstart group of San Clemente residents wants the city to enter a float into the Rose Parade.

Led by Dave Adams, Bill Hart and Greg Heydenreich, the group announced their San Clemente Times March 10–16, 2011

plans at last week’s City Council meeting and have formed a committee for it. They hope to enter a float in 2012 or 2013 parade in Pasadena.

They estimated the cost at upwards of $200,000 and possibly more.

“This is exploratory at this time,” Hart said at the meeting. “We will be looking for people to get in contact with us.”

Adams said the group in seeking to enter a float into the parade wants to “show the world what a beautiful place San Clemente is.”

WHAT’S NEXT: A Facebook page is coming soon to promote the Rose Parade effort. The group also hopes to form a committee to start work on the float project.

FIND OUT MORE: Visit www.sanclementetimes.com for future updates about the group’s progress. —SNG

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…the San Clemente Bike Criterium?

THE LATEST: Organizers of the high-speed bike race that circles through the Rancho San Clemente Business Park asked the city to partner with them by committing about $10,000 in financial support. Their request went before the city’s Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission meeting Tuesday, but was denied.

Though commissioners praised organizer Rodney Runolfson, who started the event last August, they decided against the use of city funds for the event, which is sponsored by charity Family Assistance Ministries, said FAM Executive Director Mary Perdue. Runolfson could not attend the meeting.

Last year’s event drew 327 racers.

Expenses totaled about $21,150, and event revenue was $34,448. Profit from the event goes to the charity.

WHAT’S NEXT: The criterium will be held August 28 and is expected to draw even more participants.

FIND OUT MORE: For more information about the criterium event, visit the website at www.sccriterium.com. —SNG

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…Keeping San Clemente Students Together?

THE LATEST: Keeping Shorecliffs Middle School students together as they advance to high school was added as a criteria for approving open-enrollment applications at Tuesday’s meeting of the Capistrano Unified School District.

The issue was raised by Trustee John Alpay who represents San Clemente. He lamented that Shorecliffs students were split among San Clemente and San Juan Hills high schools.

The district prioritizes open-enrollment applications based on whether a student has a sibling at the school, whether the student has attended the school for a year but moved, if the parents’ home is in a Mello Roos district that pays for improvements at a campus, and now whether a school feeder pattern sends students to different campuses. Under the change approved Tuesday, students can opt to stay with classmates as they advance.

WHAT’S NEXT: The change doesn’t guarantee anything: The open-enrollment application period ends March 11 and at the high school level, San Juan Hills and Tesoro high schools were the only campuses accepting open enrollment applications for the 2011-2012 school year. Aliso Niguel, Capistrano Valley, Dana Hills, and San Clemente high schools were only accepting one-to-one transfers because of the number of students they already serve. That means if a student leaves the

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school, his or her slot may be made available through the open enrollment process.

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

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…Increased Border Patrol Efforts?

THE LATEST: The Border Patrol is increasing its efforts to snare maritime smugglers in Orange County, officials announced during a community meeting in Dana Point.

About 70 people attended the March 3 forum at the OC Sailing & Events Center in Dana Point Harbor. The meeting featured newly selected San Diego Sector Chief Paul A. Beeson and other agency officials who announced they will increase the number of officers dedicated to fighting the immigration battle on the sea.

On February 15, for example, Border Patrol officers caught 18 Mexican nationals in a boat off Dana Point. Similar apprehensions have become familiar in the area.

“We have an issue with these boats landing on our beaches and dropping off undocumented migrants. They’re engaged in both human trafficking and drug trafficking,” Beeson said. “We are engaged with our law enforcement partners to address these issues… So the goal this evening was to alert the public to the threat and enlist their support.”

WHAT’S NEXT: Authorities urged the public to report boats, fuel containers or life vests they spot along the beaches, as those are often indicators of illegal smuggling.

FIND OUT MORE: To report suspicious activity, email the Orange County Intelligence Assessment Center at ociac@ociac.org or call the Joint Harbor Operations Center at 800.854.9834. —Andrea Swayne www.sanclementetimes.com

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

Monday, March 7 TRAFFIC ACCIDENT Avenida Pico, 700 Block (8:13 a.m.) Two vehicles were hit in the school parking lot.

CITIZEN ASSIST Calle Del Cerro, 1000 Block (6:17 p.m.) A woman reported hearing footsteps in the vacant unit above her at about 3:30 a.m.

Deputies were called out on a similar issue earlier.

SUSPICIOUS PERSONS Avenida Pico/Avenida La Pata (12:35 a.m.)

A caller reported a man was standing in the road yelling at passing cars. He might have been trying to get a ride.

Sunday, March 6 WELFARE CHECK Mira Las Olas, 0 Block (9:33 p.m.) A woman called to report her husband had not returned their two children when he was supposed to.

DRUNK DRIVING El Camino Real, 2200 Block (9:08 p.m.) A passerby spotted a man getting into a Ford and thought he was either drunk or on drugs.

WELFARE CHECK Escalones, 100 Block (7:24 p.m.) Two men were in the driveway, and one was on the ground. It might have been a fight.

INDECENT EXPOSURE El Camino Real, 1800 Block (7:22 p.m.) A transient was reportedly exposing himself in front of a store. When the owner approached him, he became argumentative.

KEEP THE PEACE Calle Borrego, 300 Block (1:48 a.m.) A tow truck was impounding an Acura. The owner refused to pay the fee to get it off the truck.

TRESPASSING El Camino Real, 100 Block (6:06 p.m.) A man in his 70s refused to leave a barber shop.

DISTURBANCE Avenida Pico, 600 Block (1:48 a.m.) A cabbie was being threatened by a passenger.

TRAFFIC ACCIDENT Camino La Pedriza/Avenida Vista Hermosa (5:38 p.m.) A witness saw a pickup blow through a red light, hit an older Lexus and take off.

BURGLARY IN PROGRESS Calle Quieto, 3200 Block (1:10 a.m.) A man got caught breaking into a vehicle by the car’s owner. The alleged crook was injured in the process, and it was the crook who called deputies for help.

PETTY THEFT Avenida Alessandro, 200 Block (5:12 p.m.)

Some items were taken out of an unlocked car.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES Buena Vista/El Portal (3:17 p.m.) A caller complained that some folks washing cars in the street were running a business.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES South El Camino Real/Avenida Presidio (2:45 p.m.) A caller reported seeing a man deputies were looking for. The man thought he was Jesus Christ or Genghis Khan. He was spotted in a bank parking lot.

DISTURBANCE Sarmentoso, 1200 Block (12:20 p.m.) A caller spotted three or four kids running on top of school bungalows and was worried someone would get hurt.

VANDALISM El Camino Real, 2700 Block (9:30 p.m.)

Someone cut the wires on a motorcycle.

Saturday, March 5 CITIZEN ASSIST Avenida Adobe, 100 Block (12:04 a.m.) A resident called deputies after noticing a house with the lights on, windows open and a dog whining.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON IN VEHICLE Avenida Victoria, 600 Block (11 p.m.) A Jeep Wrangler jumped a curb, drove over the grass and headed down the pier.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES South El Camino Real/Calle Del Comercio (9:55 p.m.) A man was ducking behind cars as other vehicles passed by. He was pulling a small child by the arm.

PETTY THEFT El Camino Real, 800 Block (9:34 p.m.) A store employee spotted a woman opening cosmetic packages and putting items in her purse.

BATTERY Avenida Salvador, 1800 Block (9:28 p.m.)

Paramedics were called after a man was reportedly assaulted by his ex-wife and her boyfriend. He received a head wound.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES Via Presa, 200 Block (5:12 a.m.) A caller reported a strange noise that could be heard everywhere. It wasn’t music; it wasn’t voices; it was just noise.

DISTURBANCE El Camino Real, 1300 Block (4:50 a.m.) A man and woman were arguing in a motel parking lot.

DISTURBANCE Calle Del Comercio, 2700 Block (6:31 p.m.) A neighbor reported four people— three men and a woman—who lived in a nearby home were fighting.

• Leading the Charge: Applications are being accepted for the next session of Leadership San Clemente, a free citizens academy. The goal of the program is to provide residents with the knowledge and skills necessary to address community issues and to work together for community enhancement. The program consists of eight classes that take place on Thursday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Each class focuses on a different aspect of city government from finance to community development to public safety and more. At the final session, participants take a guided bus tour of the city, followed by a graduation ceremony at the Casa Romantica. The next Leadership San Clemente session will take place from May 5 through June 23. Classes are limited to the first 21 residents that apply so early applications are encouraged. To obtain additional information about the program or to download an application, visit the city’s website at www.san-clemente.org or call the city clerk’s office at 949.361.8200.

NOTES

• Kudos to Cameron: The Orange County branch of the America Society of Civil Engineers awarded Bill Cameron, the city’s public works director and city engineer, its President’s Award in recognition for his outstanding contributions to civil engineering. The city also recognized Cameron, who has worked in San Clemente nearly 25 years, for his long-term leadership and creative infrastructure programs in the organization. “It was really humbling to be recognized by the American Society of Civil Engineers,” he said. Cameron pointed to the city’s street assessment program as one reason the society singled him and the city out for the honors.

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City and Community Calendar Thursday, March 10 Coastal Advisory Committee Meeting 7 p.m. Community Center, Ole Hanson Room.

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

Friday, March 11 Grand Opening: Anytime Fitness San Clemente 11:30 p.m. The SC Chamber presents a celebration at the new facility. 811 Via Suerte, 949.492.1131, www.scchamber.com.

TGIF Party 12 p.m. Celebrate at the Senior Center with karaoke and dancing. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.498.3322.

Saturday, March 12 Exchange Club’s St. Patrick’s Day Dinner 5 p.m. Community Center, 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.492.1131, www.scchamber. com.

Sunday, March 13 SCAA Meeting 3 p.m.–5 p.m. The San Clemente Art Association meets the second Sunday at the Community Center. Members free, non-members $5 donation. 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.492.7175, www.scartgallery.com.

Monday, Mar 14 Free Help With Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Anger 10:45 a.m. Recovery International provides tools and practice in changing thinking habits so individuals can gain personal control over distressing emotions and improve general well-being. Free. El Toro Library, 24672 Raymond Way, Lake Forest, 949.458.2504, www.lowselfhelpsystems.org.

Tuesday, March 15 Fall Risk Screening 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Seniors can get balance testing and more at the Senior Center. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.498.3322.

City Council Meeting 6 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers. 100 Avenida Presidio, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

ANAD Support Group 7 p.m.-8 p.m.

Those suffering from eating disorders can get help in this community group at Sovereign Health. 209 Ave. Fabricante, Ste 100, 949.276.5553, www.anad.org.

Wednesday, March 16 Horesraces 12 p.m. Horseracing activity at the Senior Center. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.498.3322.

Planning Commission Meeting 6 p.m. Study session in Ocean View Conference Room; 7 p.m. Regular meeting in Council Chambers. 100 Avenida Presidio, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org. www.sanclementetimes.com

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Future of North Beach, City Unclear Measure A: Voters Decide Against Playa Del Norte Project

By Jonathan Volzke and Stacie N. Galang San Clemente Times

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leven-month-old Brandon Berube crawled over the table at Ichibiri restaurant, “No on A” stickers stuck on the front and back of his yellow T-shirt.

“This is the reason we’re doing this,” his father, Martin Berube, said. “To save North Beach for him and all the future generations.”

The fight against Measure A was overwhelmingly victorious, as voters turned away Measure A—which would have allowed 48,970-square-foot commercial and retail development at North Beach—by a 57.7 percent to 42.3 percent margin.

Of San Clemente’s 41,332 voters, 39.6 percent cast a ballot.

In the end, Playa Del Norte at North Beach will not go forward. The project was proposed by Costa Mesa-based LAB Holdings, owned by Linda and Shaheen Sadeghi.

LAB had been the top of three developers to make proposals at North Beach.

Their latest plan had been approved by the City Council July 19, but within weeks project opponents had managed to secure the signatures of enough residents to create Measure A. On Tuesday, by the time the last votes were counted just before 11 p.m., 9,424 voted against the LAB project at North Beach, while 6,922 voted in support of the development.

“The voters have spoken loudly and clearly,” said Wayne Eggleston, a former City Councilman who opposed Measure A. “We do not want a shopping center on our beach, on land owned by the people. We’re not going to tolerate it.

“The land has served its original purpose, as public beach parking and parkland for a long time and it should continue to do that.”

Some No on A supporters who gathered at Ichibiri as the results began to trickle in Tuesday. Photo by Jonathan Volzke

But the optimism of Measure A opponents’ wasn’t shared by supporters who expressed concern Tuesday’s vote would have a chilling effect on economic development in San Clemente.

“My concern is that we won’t have any quality development in San Clemente after this,” said Kathyrn Stovall-Dennis, a leader of the pro-Measure A movement.

Council member Jim Evert, who supported Playa Del Norte, said he thought the decision was wrong. Growth in the city would stagnate as a result, he said.

Fewer business owners would choose San Clemente either to renovate properties or to start their businesses, Evert said.

“We have to figure out a way to overcome that in terms of bringing in new business and getting stores filled,” the councilman said.

“This is the reason we’re doing this. To save North Beach for him and all the future generations.”

Brandon Berube, 11 months, with his “No on A” badge. Photo by Jonathan Volzke

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—Martin Berube

A Night of Returns A cheer erupted at Ichibiri restaurant just after 8 p.m. when the first absentee ballots showed the No on A had a 58 percent to 41 percent lead. As of Tuesday morning, 11,046, or 26 percent, of registered voters had already submitted absentee ballots.

The cheers continued to echo throughout the restaurant—owned by staunch Measure A opponents—throughout the night as election updates were released. More than 100 people gathered there.

“This was like the open space issue,” No on A supporter Brenda Miller said. “It transcends political allegiances. This is a referendum on community values.”

Leading from the first release of the absentee-ballot results to the end, the “No on A” folks declared victory by 8:40 p.m.

“This is a big deal,” Councilman Bob Baker told more than 100 people at Ichibiri.

“It’s right there. We were on the right side of this.”

The issue stirred deep passions in San Clemente, despite its image as a laid-back beach town. Nampet Panichpant-Michelsen was in Bangkok, but scheduled her flight in time to be home for the vote.

“I flew 17 hours through 10 time zones to be here, that’s how important it is,” she said. “I’ve seen what’s happened in other cities … We could not allow this precious property to be destroyed.”

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Across town in the Riviera District, Yes on Measure A supporters gathered at the home of Bob and Wendy Yoder.

Among the 40 or so Measure A supporters, the mood was upbeat, but tempered by the early returns.

“We expected to be down at the beginning,” Stovall-Dennis said.

Sure, they had anticipated being down when the first returns were announced but not by as many as 17 percentage points.

“It was hard to combat the information was out there,” Stovall-Dennis said. “I think the opposition did a great job instilling fear in community.”

She was proud of those she dubbed the “A-Team” for running an honest campaign.

Bill Hart, another leader of the pro-Measure A group, said he and fellow supporters had to battle an onslaught of negative literature and slogans by their foes.

“We seemed to be chasing a lot of misinformation instead of putting the right message out in the first place,” he said.

Hart said he thought they needed to have started earlier to dispel what they believed were myths by opponents.

Jeanne O’Grady agreed their side seemed to be playing too much catch-up.

Because San Clemente tends to vote predominantly by absentee ballot, their side had an even shorter window of time to (Cont. on page 8) www.sanclementetimes.com

Eye on SC Voters Share Reasons for Decision B Y P a n t e a O m m i Mo h a j e r

Jena Roghair: No “I love San Clemente just the way it is. I’ve raised my children here, and I want it to stay just as beautiful for them. I want it to stay just the way it is.”

Mike Payne: Yes “I think we have to grow wisely as a city, and I think this is the way to do it. I also had to vote Yes, to cancel out my wife’s vote.”

Above: Measure A supporters gather in the living room of Bob and Wendy Yoder to listen to leaders Kathryn Stovall-Dennis and Bill Hart speak.

Below: Kathryn Stovall-Dennis, a leader of the Yes on A group, addressed supporters to thank them for their work on the campaign. Photos by Stacie N. Galang

Future of North Beach, City Unclear (Cont. from page 6) overcome all the literature circulating by the “No on A” side.

“I’m not surprised,” she said of the final tally. “They scared a lot of people.”

O’Grady said she felt Measure A supporters were gaining momentum in the last couple of weeks, but it wasn’t enough.

“I could see the shift,” she said.

By the numbers The special election will cost the city between $151,500 to $169,500, according to City Clerk Joanne Baade.

In the final weeks before Tuesday night’s vote, thousands of dollars had been pumped into the campaign and funds for Measure A supporters outstripped those for opponents.

Developer LAB Holdings spent at least $23,494 in the battle of North Beach.

Another $45,000 was donated by a political action committee of the California Association of Realtors.

Their opponents raised $25,343, according to their filings with the city clerk’s office.

As for the Sadeghis, Stovall-Dennis said she sympathized for them.

“My heart goes out to Shaheen and Linda Sadeghi,” she said. “They are the victims of this loss. In the bigger picture, the community will suffer.”

Hart said he thought the city should do right by the Sadeghis and reimburse them for all their project-related costs. He said it was the right thing to do.

“They put out a lot of money, and they were lead down a long road,” he said. “At one point, the city told them to go forward San Clemente Times March 10–16, 2011

Jonathan Keener: Yes “There are no other immediate plans to develop there. The area is the worst than any other area in San Clemente. As long as they keep the Spanish style, I don’t see anything wrong with it.”

Pete Brownson: No “I think the whole project is a mess, and it is not going to beautify North Beach. They should talk to the owners of Miramar if their intentions are to actually beautify the area.”

with the project.”

Linda Sadeghi did not return messages for comment.

What’s Next?

Tom Barnes, whose North Beach Green Alternative group advocates a park at North Beach, said the “No on A” group started slow but ran a solid campaign.

He said the group, which relied on yard signs in residential neighborhoods, focused on educating voters that the city was selling the North Beach land and that the project had nothing to do with the Miramar.

“The new campaign starts tomorrow,” Barnes said. “We only have a year to get that park in.”

The vote means that the LAB must wait a year before resubmitting its

project or come up with a substantially different plan. The area’s future is back in the hands of the City Council, though, because the city owns the land that was slated for development.

The city envisions the North Beach area as a gateway into San Clemente.

Eggleston said a restored Miramar Theater could serve that purpose.

“The city should restore the Miramar to its former glory as a multi-use playhouse,” he said. “That would be a gateway to San Clemente.”

The outcome of the election was well in hand when Berube and his wife Wendy put Brandon and his brother Cameron in their baby carriers and headed out the door. “These guys are going to be surf rats, not mall rats,” Martin Berube said. “This project just never made sense to me.” SC Page 8

Anne Nichols: No “This area is beautiful, and I can’t think of a single way to improve on the existing beauty.”

Scott Wigglesworth: No “I don’t think it’s wise. I think that there is opportunity here, and that there is no point in rushing into a business transaction. No smart investor would rush into something like this, and we shouldn’t do it either.” www.sanclementetimes.com

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News Bites

Donations Sought for Grad Nite Compiled by Stacie N. Galang

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Nite are seeking donations small and large for the annual event that celebrates the Class of 2011. The event is also accepting business sponsorships. The event costs $90,000 for booths, construction, prizes and security. For more information, contact Grad Nite fundraising Chairwoman Vicki Patterson at 949.413.3586.

Buck-a-Bag Sale

Playhouse’s marquee sign, which was unveiled opening night of their latest production Greater Tuna. The play runs Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. through March 20.

Spring Class Schedule Announced for Cyber Café The San Clemente Cyber Café and Computer Learning Center has announced its spring schedule of classes. For more information, call 949.276.8866, email office@sccybercafe. org or visit www.sccybercafe.org.

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Buck-a-Bag Sale will be Saturday, March 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The group will have 24 boxes of books ready for the sale, which will be at the Friends Bookstore at 242 Avenida Del Mar. For more information, call 949.276.6342.

Grammy Winner Poncho Sanchez Comes to SCHS u San Clemente High School’s Instrumental

Past and current presidents of the San Clemente Junior Woman’s Club celebrate the organization’s birthday.

From left are Pam Cruse, 2010 president; Justina Blackwill, 2009 president; Reagan Nilsson, 2008 president; Michelle Cahill, 2007 president; Kelley Visca, 2006 president; Tina Burror, 2004 president; and Kerri Husbands, 2011 president. Courtesy photo

San Clemente Junior Woman’s Club celebrates 63 Years u The San Clemente Junior Woman’s Club

honored past presidents and coordinators and celebrated 63 years of service on February 14 at its annual birthday meeting. The club was founded in 1948 with the help from the San Clemente Woman’s Club. Juniors have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars and served countless hours of service to support the community and beyond. Past accomplishments include underwriting the San Clemente history book From Fishcarts to Fiestas by former member Blythe Welton and providing scholarships and donations to local schools. Last year, the club donated a defibrillator to the Little League at the request of its President Sam Masotto.

The women’s organization also requested and received a $5,000 grant from Edwards Lifesciences at the company’s annual philanthropy meeting for the purchase of defibrillators for local organizations. With the club’s theme of Service from the Heart, the group has supported the HeartScarves program, which provides knitted scarves to women with heart disease, and has teamed up with its parent organization San Clemente Woman’s Club to knit the scarves at a monthly gathering. The group is hosting its annual Casino Night fundraiser on March 26 at Irons in the Fire at 6:30 p.m. To make an auction donation, purchase tickets or learn more about the club, go to www.scjwc.org.

St. Patty’s Day Dinner Dance u The Exchange Club will host the St. Patrick’s

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Dinner Dance Saturday, March 12 at the Community Center. Corned beef and cabbage with green beer is the menu as you dine with the “Who’s Who” of the town.

A live dance band will be on stage as well as costumed Irish Dancers from Aniar Academy. The cost is $20 per person and doors open at 5 p.m. The event features a no-host bar, soft drinks, coffee, cookies and prizes. Since the Exchange Club has been producing this popular charitable fundraiser for 44 years, guests have enjoyed a fun evening where everyone is Irish. For more information, contact Gary Bridge at 949.285.7378. Proceeds go to local charities.

National Honor Society Students Collect Food Pantry Donations for Outreach Center u San Clemente High School’s National

Honor Society is holding a food drive to benefit the South Orange County Outreach center, which serves many families in our area. Students or community members can drop off canned food in any high school classroom from March 7 to 11. Requested items include peanut butter and jelly (small and medium size); rice (10, 20 and 50-pound bags); spaghetti and pasta (one-pound packages); pasta sauce (in cans); instant potatoes; hot and cold cereal; canned vegetables; canned fruit; juices; macaroni and cheese; beans; ramen noodles; canned meat; tuna; chili; canned soup and boxed cake and frosting.

Music Program Presents “An Evening of Jazz” featuring San Clemente High School’s Jazz Band and Grammy Award winning artist Poncho Sanchez. Guest artists will also include Francisco Torres, Rene Camacho, Jimmy Branly and more. The event is March 20, 7 p.m. at San Clemente High’s main gym, 700 Avenida Pico, San Clemente.

Advance tickets are $20 and area available weekdays in room 700 from 2:45 p.m. to 4 p.m. or $25 at the door. Ticket sales benefit Triton Music Arts Club and the 2011 Triton Marching Alliance Tour to Washington D.C. For more information, email Music Director Tony Soto at aesoto@capousd.org at visit www.TritonMusic.org.

Gem & Mineral Society Hosts Birthstone Speaker u The South Orange County Gem & Mineral

Society presents Elaine Ferrari-Stanthon speaking on the origins, history, and craft of birthstones. Elaine is a resident of San Clemente and is an instructor at the Gemological Institute of America in Carlsbad. All are invited to this fun and informative meeting.

The society meets Wednesday, March 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the multipurpose room of the San Clemente Community Center at 100 Calle Seville. The event is open to the public. Free refreshments are available. For more information, visit www.socgems.org or call 949.361.7707.

Beach Angels Makes Cabrillo Playhouse Donation u The philanthropic women’s group Beach

Angels donated money for the Cabrillo

Evan Stansel. Courtesy photo

SCHS Junior Makes Cut for All-State Honor Band u San Clemente High School junior Evan

Stansel made the All-State California Honor High School Band and All Southern California Honor High School Band. He performed in the All Southern California High School Wind Ensemble at Cal State Long Beach’s Carpenter Performing Arts Center January 23 and in the All State California High School Symphonic Band in Fresno over the President’s Day weekend. The trumpeter, a member of the Pacific Symphony Youth Wind Ensemble, also recently performed in the Chapman University’s Conservatory Honor Band February 26.

Women’s Guild To Celebrate Wellness at Annual Conference u Edward Taub, physician and author, will

be the featured speaker at the 15th Annual Wellness Conference April 7 for the Women’s Guild at Saddleback Memorial Medical Center. The Women’s Guild is a nonprofit promoting the health, education, and welfare of San Clemente, Dana Point and San Juan Capistrano. The conference starts at 11 a.m. at the El Niguel Country Club, 23700 Clubhouse Drive, Laguna Niguel. The cost is $50, which includes lunch. For ticket information, please contact Marla Lund 949.492.2862 or Virginia Pillsbury at 949.366.5928.

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PUBLISHER’S NOTE: By Norb Garrett

Tom Blake, ‘Middle Aged and Dating,’ Column Joins San Clemente Times O ur volunteer columnists play an important role at the San Clemente Times. We rely on folks involved in the community, politics and schools to bring fresh views and voices to our pages and we’re appreciative of the work they do for us.

This week, we’re proud to add someone who might be a familiar face to many of you: San Clemente resident Tom Blake, who has become an expert on middle-aged dating through more than 15 years as a columnist for The Orange County Register and its weekly editions.

During his career, Tom has written more than 2,200 newspaper articles from the

male-point-of-view on dating and finding love after 50, and he’s also made multiple appearances on the Today Show and Good Morning America. He has been a keynote speaker at several AARP national Norb Garrett events.

He has published three books on dating after 50: Middle Aged and Dating Again; Finding Love After 50, How to Begin. Where to Go. What to Do; and How 50 Couples Found Love After 50.

His www.FindingLoveAfter50.com

website is No. 1 on Google for the keyword phrases “Finding Love After 50” and “Love After 50.”

Tom has an MBA from the University of Michigan and a bachelor’s degree from DePauw University. Tom has owned and operated Tutor and Spunky’s Deli in Dana Point for 23 years. He continues to manage the business on a daily basis.

Tom’s column is interactive, and he relies on sharing stories and dating tales from readers. Middle aged or not, happy and content in your relationship or still searching for “the one,” we hope you’ll enjoy Tom’s musings in this and future editions of the SC Times.

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The Village Voice: By Wayne Eggleston

Battle of Iwo Jima Remembered A s of the writing of this article, the results of the election have not been announced. However, please take a short post-election anonymous survey on why you voted the way you did. Go to: http:// Wayne Eggleston www.surveymonkey.com/ s/measure-a. The results of this survey and the previous development survey will be posted next month.

On February 19, 2011, I along with a number of Marine Corps League members attended the Annual Iwo Jima Commemorative Banquet, 66th Anniversary of the Landing on Iwo Jima. It was sponsored by the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Marine Division Associations and held at Camp Pendleton.

The first part of the ceremony was the Sunset Memorial and the ringing of the

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Memorial Bell overlooking the Pacific Ocean at the South Mesa Club. A number of the Iwo Jima survivors attended and four of them proceeded to ring the Memorial Bell. It had been a rainy day, but just before the actual bell ringing, the skies opened up and a ray of sunshine parted through the clouds along with a beautiful rainbow. As one can imagine, there was not a dry eye amongst the hundreds gathered there that day. There are always those moments in ones’ lifetime that will be remembered forever, and this was certainly one of them.

The battle of Iwo Jima was some of the fiercest fighting in the Pacific Campaign during World War II. It occurred from February 19 through March 26, 1945, and was a battle in order to capture the island from Japan. United States military possessed an overwhelming superiority in arms and numbers. On February

19, 1945, the first of an eventual 30,000 Marines of the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Marine Divisions under V Amphibious Corps landed on the beach. Many of the Marines who were the first to land on the beach speculated that the naval artillery and air bombardment had killed many of the Japanese troops, but that turned out not to be the case. After the front wave of Marines reached a first line of Japanese defense, the Japanese machine gunners opened fire. The first wave of Marines took devastating losses. In the end there were 6,822 Marines killed and 19,217 wounded.

It was impossible for the Japanese to retreat or have hopes of reinforcement.

Nevertheless, their positions were heavily fortified with a vast network of bunkers and underground tunnels. It was to be a fight until the end. Of the estimated 18,000 Japanese soldiers, only 216 were

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taken prisoner, and the rest were killed or missing and assumed dead. Iwo Jima was a territory of Japan; it was important for us to capture this island as a drive to seize other islands on our way to Japan.

The battle was immortalized by Joe Rosenthal’s photograph of the second raising of the American flag by five Marines and one Navy Corpsman on Mount Suribachi.

You will be able to see 50th (1995) Anniversary Commemorative Poster signed by the survivors. It will be displayed at the San Clemente Community Center on the “Wall of Heroes” in April, on loan by The Heritage of San Clemente Foundation.

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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SOAPBOX Wavelengths: By Jim Kempton

Foam Dust on the Floor

What makes a real surf shop? The answer includes one undisputable factor

W Wavelengths

By Jim Kempton

hat makes a real surf shop?

Someone asked me that recently, and I had an answer for them.

Because it’s something I’ve thought about a lot in the past few years, as surfing has evolved into a mega-business that spans

the globe.

In 1958, Dale Velzy opened a surf shop in San Clemente. The town had less than 8,000 residents and the number of businesses here made a pretty thin Yellow Pages. Since then, surf shops have become a numerous and integral part of San Clemente’s business community as well as the fabric of the city’s culture.

Bill Stewart, Timmy Patterson, Phil Edwards, Tom Whitaker, Brian Bulkley, Terry Senate, Matt Biolas, Brian Clark and Mickey Munoz are just a few of the legend-

ary shapers who have built wave-riding vehicles here in San Clemente over the decades.

In North Beach, Jed Noll and his lovely lady Candice are a case in point.

They have just acquired the second half of their building on El Camino Real, and are deep into remodeling the shop of their dreams. The new combined space will be divided into five areas: A surfboard shop, a clothing store, an art gallery, an entertainment center and—most importantly—a shaping room.

The entertainment center will be a place where the young gremmie beach kids can hang and watch surf films, like the old days but with state-of-the-art media viewing to keep right in the forefront of the ever-changing future.

The gallery, which houses a number of fine paintings, prints, sculptures and exquisite wood boards by Jed and his father, legendary big wave rider and

master craftsman Greg Noll, adds a unique experience and attracts a much more diverse audience.

The surfboard section holds all shapes and sizes from Jed and his dad, as well as the Jule Collection, a set of models by World Tour Longboard pro Julie (Jules) Cox, made especially for women.

The clothing store offers cool Noll boardshorts, tees and assorted classic garments from the Noll surf clothing line. And soon it may even sport custommade clothing items, made-to-order by the Noll line’s designer right at the store.

Most indispensable though, is the shaping bay, a place where surfers can come to collaborate on custom-designed surfboards, shaped by the owner himself. Jed can be found there most days, mowing foam, hand-sanding the foil lines of the blank as foam dust mounts up on the shaping room floor.

This ritual facilitates a decades-old

tradition between surfer and shaper, perhaps the most quintessential experience in the surf culture. It also indicates an authenticity that cannot be faked—these surf shop owners not only surf, they create the very vehicles that make riding waves possible. This is the one indisputable factor that defines a real and bona fide surf shop: There is foam dust on the floor.

Jim Kempton was the editor of Surfer Magazine just before the meteor hit that killed the dinosaurs. At 10 years old, he watched grainy 8mm footage of Greg Noll surfing Waimea Bay and to his mother’s dismay, rashly changed his avocation from cowboy/astronaut/fireman to surfer.

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

Letters to the Editor DOGS ON THE BEACH Mike Fitzsimmons, San Clemente

My family moved to San Clemente in 1948. I grew up here, and I must confess I let my dogs run loose on the beach even though it was not allowed. There were far fewer residents then, and I often had the beach nearly to myself. In regards to the current debate about allowing dogs on the beach I will add a few of the observations I have made over the years.

The majority of those currently walking their dogs on the beach trail follow the rules, but there is a sizeable minority that don’t. I consistently see owners sneaking their dogs onto the beach either out of sight of the lifeguards or far enough away that they can escape if they see a lifeguard vehicle approaching. If they are caught, they aren’t concerned because the lifeguards don’t have the authority to cite, only to warn. The lifeguards have better things to do.

A dog chasing another dog or a seagull does not recognize a boundary. If dogs are allowed to run free on the beach, then they will run free on the beach trail. The beach trail is so popular that it can get crowded.

Many people are afraid of dogs that they are not familiar with.

On the beach trail there is no place to escape from a loose dog. Enforcement will not solve the problem. Both lifeguards and sheriffs deputies have far more serious problems to deal with.

All dog owners consider their pet harmless and part of their family, and they find it hard to accept that strangers don’t feel the same way. I felt the same way until one San Clemente Times March 10–16, 2011

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day long ago when I was watching my dog run several hundred yards down the beach. A man was lying on his stomach, asleep and sunbathing. He had a towel wrapped over his back and only his bald head stuck out. My dog Tar naturally assumed his bald head was a rock which he had overlooked while marking his territory. Well, I will leave it to your imagination what happened. For several weeks I was afraid to run my dog loose on the beach.

TIME TO MOVE FORWARD Randal Seech, San Clemente

By time you read this, the voting on Measure A will be over. Some are happy and others are unhappy with the results.

Since Tuesday some (most likely on

the side that lost) have been furiously writing letters to the editor condemning the people on the other side of Measure A, and those angry letters are probably also being read right now.

I am writing this on Saturday, and I have absolutely no idea how this is going to turn out. There is one thing I do know. The angry rhetoric, blaming and name-calling should never have happened and should stop right now.

We are still neighbors and must learn to treat each other better.

Some people on both sides of this issue have not been straightforward, telling partial truths or issuing carefully worded statements meant to mislead the voters. Some on both sides have probably lied, some have displayed good thinking, some have been cordial, some have vandalized, some have had good discussions with neighbors and friends on opposite sides of the issue and have managed to remain good neighbors and friends throughout this tortuous campaign. Some will let it go; some will not. Some will forgive; some will not.

(My gosh, we’re still debating the Nixon Library.)

A lot of people are unhappy with the results right now. It has to be that way because only one vision for North Beach will have prevailed. The voting is over. But if there are legal options for whichever side lost, then I’m sure we’re not done.

But I hope it’s finished. The next immediate step however will be for each of us to determine how we will react. I

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hope for sanity, but I don’t expect it given the level of angry debate and lack of civility displayed by some on both—yes, both— sides of this issue. I hope we can move on and learn to be better neighbors. As for me, I’m taking a deep breath.

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. Please limit your letters to 350 words. Because of the increased number of letters to the editor, the SC Times is unable to include every submission in our print edition. We will be posting additional letters to our website at www.sanclementetimes.com. www.sanclementetimes.com

GETTING OUT

YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER

SC S a n C le m e n te

THE LIST

A day-by-day guide to what’s happening in and around town this week. COMPILED BY TAWNEE PRAZAK

thursday

SCHS SPRING FESTIVAL CONCERT 7 p.m. San Clemente High School students present and evening of classical music featuring madrigals, a capella, choirs and soloists. 700 Avenida Pico, San Clemente, 949.492.4165, www.sctritons.com.

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SASHA EVANS 8 p.m. Concert at The Coach House.

Jason Feddy and Danny Maikka also perform. Tickets $12. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

GYPSY GROOVE 7 p.m.–11 p.m. Live music at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com. $1 THURSDAYS 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. San Clemente Wine Company has $1 tastings of wines off the daily tasting menu. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

MEMPHIS KINGS 7:30 p.m.–11 p.m. Iva Lee’s.

555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2855, www.ivalees.com.

friday

ONE OF SONOMA’S FINEST: ENKIDU WINES 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. San Clemente Wine Company welcomes Phil Staehle of Enkidu Wines who will be presenting some wineryonly, new releases and raffling off a few bottles. Tasting fee is $15 for seven wines with cheese, crackers and chocolate.

212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

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CINDERELLA 7 p.m. Students at JSerra Catholic High School are preparing for a musical production of America’s favorite fairytale, Cinderella. Other dates: March 12, 18, 19 at 7 p.m. and March 20 at 2 p.m. Tickets $15 advance, $17 at the door. 26351 Junipero Serra Road San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.9307, www.jserra.org.

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GO.SEE.DO FESTIVAL OF WHALES PART TWO Dana Point has celebrated the annual migration of gray whales from Arctic waters back south to their warm summer breeding and calving lagoons in Baja each year for the past four decades. This year’s 40th annual edition of Dana Point Festival of Whales continues with two more days of whale watching and fun at Dana Point Harbor on Saturday and Sunday, March 12 and 13. On Saturday, the second annual Mickey Munoz Mongoose Cup stand-up paddle (SUP) relay races and Watermen’s Expo begins at 9 a.m. at Baby Beach. The Mongoose Cup website can be found at www.mongoosecup. eventbrite.com. Beach entries will be available beginning at 7:30 a.m. Sunday highlights include the Grunion Run 5K, 10K and Kids’ Fun Run through Doheny State Beach.

The entry fee is $35 to $40 and proceeds benefit the Doheny State Beach Interpretive Association (DSBIA). On-site registration opens at 6 a.m. Add $5 for same-day entry.

Visit www.festivalofwhalesgrunionrun.com, call 949.716.4558 or email goldenlegsracingca@gmail.com for more information. Then from noon to 4:30 p.m. the Festival wraps up with a concert at Baby Beach on a floating stage, featuring Steel Parade, The Eliminators and The Surftunes. BBQ and Spirits Garden (for those over 21 with a valid driver’s license) will be available. For a full schedule of events, log on to www.sanclementetimes.com to download the official event program.—Andrea Swayne

WICKED 7:30 p.m. The popular Broadway play that takes place in “Oz” comes to the OC Performing Arts Center with shows through April 3. Tickets start at $38.75. 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.

ARTS, www.ocpac.org.

YESTERDAY & TODAY BEATLES CONCERT 7:30 p.m. Saddleback College presents an evening of Beatles’ music. Tickets: $32 general; $30 students/seniors/Angels; $25 children 12/under. 28000 Marguerite Pkwy., Mission Viejo, 949.582.4656, www.saddleback.edu/arts.

ALOHA FRIDAY 9 p.m. Dress island style for specials at BeachFire. Live music. No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

BAD KITTY PROJECT 9 p.m. Live band at Goody’s Tavern. 206 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.3400, www.goodystavern.com.

FRANK SINATRA TRIBUTE WITH JOHN SLOAN 7:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Live music at The Vintage Steak House.

26701-B Verdugo St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.661.3407, www.thevintagesteakhouse.com.

saturday

BUCK A BAG SALE FOR CHILDREN’S BOOKS 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The San Clemente Friends of the Library holds a special book sale: Purchase a bag of children’s books for a buck. 242 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.276.6342, www.ocpl.org.

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AUNTIE GERI & MEHANA 8 p.m.- 10 p.m. The Hawaiian Concert Series a Hulaville continues with Auntie Geri & Mehana. Tickets $5. 2720 Camino Capistrano, San Clemente, 949.369.1905, www. facebook.com/hulavillecafe

O2 WELLNESS FUNDRAISER 12 p.m. O2 Wellness holds an event to raise money for Best Day Foundation by offering whole-body vibration, exercise with oxygen therapy, ionic foot detox, infrared sauna, body balancing and more. 3551 Camino Mira Costa, Ste. C, San Clemente, www.bestdayfoundation.org.

THEY CAME FROM OUTER SPACE 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Casa Romantica’s NASA Space Exploration Exhibit on display featuring space stories, photos, equipment and more.

Adults $5. Kids 12 and under $3. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

STARS OF TOMORROW FINALISTS LIVE 7 p.m.

Local high school performers sing in a competition for scholarship money at the Laguna Hills Community Center.

Tickets $15 advance, $20 door. 25555 Alicia Pkwy., Laguna Hills, 949.613.7840, www.southcoastsingers.org.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY GRAND BALL, DINNER, DANCE AND SHOW 6 p.m. Irish Party at the Atrium Hotel with authentic music, dinner, dance performances and more. Tickets $100. 18700 MacArthur Blvd., Irvine, 949.489.1172, www.irishfair.org.

BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY 8 p.m. Concert at The Coach House also with The New FBI / Graceland Mafia.

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

sunday

FREE BRIDAL SHOW 12 p.m.-4 p.m. A free bridal show for those shopping for a wedding location, designs, catering, florists and more at Marbella Country Club. 30800 Golf Club Drive, San Juan Capistrano, 818.640.1801, www. americangolf.com. www.countryclubreceptions.com.

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GARY ROACH AND WILL HURD ACOUSTIC LIVE 8:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Live music at OC Tavern every Sunday night in the OCT Room. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.

WIGS & TIES 10 p.m. Concert at OC Tavern in the OCT Room. No cover. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.

SONGWRITER’S SHOWCASE 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Show for aspiring artists at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

STROKE SCREENING Make an appointment to get screened for your risk of stroke at Mission Hospital on March 12 or May 14. More info: 800.880.8027, www.sjhsstroke.com.

THIS WEEK’S WEATHER

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3.10 Sunny H: 74° L: 48° 3.11 Sunny H: 71° L: 48° 3.12 Mostly Sunny H: 69° L: 47°

3.13 Sunny H: 70° L: 47° 3.14 Mostly Cloudy H: 67° L: 45° 3.15 Sunny H: 68° L: 47° 3.16 Partly Cloudy H: 70° L: 48° www.sanclementetimes.com

GETTING OUT (Cont. from page 16) San Clemente Farmers Market 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Fresh produce, flowers and more every Sunday along Avenida Del Mar. Rain or shine.

Spring Judged Art Show 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The San Clemente Art Association presents the artwork submitted to the 2011 Spring Judged Art Show in the Community Center through March 31, with winners announced. The artwork is for sale and proceeds go to schools. 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.492.7175, www.scartgallery.com.

monday

Abolitionist Event with Wine & Chocolate 7 p.m. The Cellar presents an event with the screening of “Dark Side of Chocolate.” Learn about the link between slavery and your favorite chocolate, then experience a wine and fair trade chocolate tasting. $15 per person. Limited seating, reservations recommended. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

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Country Dancin with DJ Bubba 6:30 p.m. The fun starts early and goes till late at Swallow’s Inn every Monday. 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com.

Comedy Show 9:30 p.m. Comedians get some laughs at Hennessey’s every Monday night. Free. 34111 La Plaza, Dana Point, 949.488.0121, www.hennesseystavern.com. $5 Mondays 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Join SC Wine Company for happy hour featuring three wines for $5, glasses of selected wines for $5 and mugs of beer from $5 and up. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

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Ben Powell 7 p.m.–11 p.m.

Drinks, food and live music at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

After-School Club 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Group for kids 5 and older at the library; sign-ups required.

242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.3493, www.ocpl.org.

SC Times Restaurant Spotlight

Red Velvet Asían Café

31654 Rancho Viejo Road. Ste. D, San Juan Capistrano, 949.488.7893, www.redvcafe.com Best Known For: Black peppered beef Most Popular Item: Asian chicken wings San Juan Capistrano has a delight for the senses of the Asian food lover. Red Velvet Asian Café offers an Asian-fusion array, part Chinese, part Vietnamese, all delicious. The restaurant offers a daily lunch special, Monday–Friday from 11 a.m.–4 p.m., $5.95 for lunch bowls (orange chicken, Mongolian beef, stir fry vegetables and more). Add another dollar, and your lunch comes with a large soda or iced tea.

If you want to order off the regular menu, you can start with their famous Asian chicken wings, spiced up with jalapeños. Other items Photo by Pantea Ommi Mohajer include Pho Ga (great on a cold and rainy day), Thai steak salad, honey chicken and sweet and sour fish. The kids menu includes a drink, main dish and dessert for $5.25. They also offer a great variety of vegetarian choices, as well as a “Create Your Own” special, for the hidden chef in all of us. On your way out, grab one of their specialty teas to go: They even have a “Red Velvet” boba tea, a red tea with tapioca, to try.

Price Range: $5.95 (lunch menu)–$15.

Reservations: Not necessary

Payment: Cash and credit card Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday–Saturday, closed on Sundays

Go to www.sanclementetimes.com and under “Getting Out” share your thoughts about this week’s restaurant.

Trivia Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. On the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month participate in fun, competitive and educational games with prizes, with happy hour all night at Irons In The Fire Restaurant at The San Clemente Municipal Golf Course. 150 Avenida Magdalena, San Clemente, 949.542.3900.

2-for-1 Tuesdays Half price on all fishing trips, whale watching and other adventures at Dana Wharf every Tuesday. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

Poul Pedersen 6:30 p.m. Acoustic artist at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www. renaissance-danapoint.com.

Pool & Karaoke 3 p.m.–close. Play pool for free at Knuckleheads every Tuesday. Karaoke starts at 9 p.m.

1717 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.2410.

ON STAGE

Phair Warning

BY A.J. Bardzilowski

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ver the last 17 years, Liz Phair has hypnotized the world with a mind-blowing debut, shape-shifted into super pop star and concocted an award-winning score for the 90210 reboot. To say her lyrics are sharp and edgy is the understatement of all understatements. She doesn’t hold back and that is a huge reason this talented artist has managed to continue to reinvent herself over the last decade-anda-half and move forward on her own terms.

Funstyle and the bonus disc of demos from Girlysound is a significant collection of the new and the old. Will these 21 songs make up the majority of your set at the Coach House?

I am playing songs from all of my albums in my live show, all the faves and a few wild cards. We like to rock pretty much all the way through and playing the songs everybody knows the words to seems to make those on stage and those in the audience happiest of all.

How does surfing fit into your life now? Some of the best surf spots on the West Coast are right down the road in San Clemente. Will you have time to catch a wave before the show? Now that I know about your superlative break, I will quiz my surf instructor/therapist/guru to see if he wants to make the San Clemente Times March 10–16, 2011

By Pantea Ommi Mohajer

trip. I really couldn’t bring myself to buy the full winter suit (my Bond girl halfy was sooo cute) so I’ve been sitting it out since December.

What projects or endeavors are you currently involved with that you would like our readers to know about? In Plain Sight, starring Mary McCormack, has started up again and we’re back in the studio Courtesy photo whipping up our magic cues.

We’ll also be scoring a new show for ABC Family called Great State of Georgia, created by Jennifer Weiner. I love making music and working with smart, funny people.

The show will rock. There is no doubt of that. Visit her website at www.lizphair.com and download Oh, Bangladesh for free. Better yet, buy the entire CD and you won’t be sorry.

Liz Phair will play The Coach House on Sunday March 13. Tickets: $25. Doors open at 5 p.m. Show starts at 7 p.m. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com. SC Page 21

wednesday

Vine Wine Tasting & Food Pairing 7 p.m.–8 p.m. Educational wine tasting at Vine featuring four wines paired with food; $40 per person.

211 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.9376, www.vinesanclemente.com.

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Kids Storytime at Casa ROMANTICA 10 a.m.

Storytime for youngsters ages 3-5. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, wwwcasaromantica.org.

Comedy Night 9:30 p.m. Your chance to sing at Molly Bloom’s Irish Bar & Restaurant. 2391 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.218.0120, www.mollybloomspub.com.

Rabbi Blue 7 p.m.–11 p.m. Live music at The Cellar.

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

Dupp Brothers 8 p.m. Live “hippy hillbilly” music at The Rib Joint. 34294 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.9500.

Read with Chloe 3:30 p.m. Kids can practice reading with Chloe the dog at the library. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.3493, www.ocpl.org.

Hart & Soul 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Live ’30s and ’40s American music at Adele’s. 2600 Avenida Del Presidente, San Clemente, 949.366.1121, www.adelesatthesanclementeinn.com.

UPCOMING: THURSDAY, MARCH 17 Los Ninos Guild’s Bingo Luncheon San Clemente’s Los Ninos Guild of CHOC has their annual Bingo Luncheon at Talega Golf Club in San Clemente with lots of games and great prizes. Call for time and info: 949.230.4888. 990 Avenida Talega, San Clemente. *For our full calendar, visit the “Event Calendar” at www.sanclementetimes.com.

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PROFILES OF OUR COMMUNITY

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SUDOKU

by Myles Mellor Each Sudoku puzzle consists of a 9X9 grid that has been subdivided into nine smaller grids of 3X3 squares. To solve the puzzle, each row, column and box must contain each of the numbers 1 to 9. Puzzles come in three grades: easy, medium and difficult. Level: Medium Last week’s solution:

SOLUTION SOLUTION SOLUTION SOLUTION See today’s solution in next week’s issue.

Quake Hits Home

New Zealander Shares Plight of Victims

By Stacie N. Galang San Clemente Times

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yan Mateer initially thought little of news a 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck near his hometown of Sumner, New Zealand February 22.

The electrician, who lives in San Clemente with his wife Penny Mateer and sons Connor and Liam, would soon learn of the widespread devastation to the “beautiful, little valley about a half hour outside of the city center.”

All in his immediate family survived though their lives have been upended.

Four days before the quake, his parents Kate and Dave Mateer left San Clemente to return to Sumner, a surfing hub near Christchurch, he said.

“They’re all fine,” said Mateer, who also has three brothers, one sister, nieces and nephews living in the area. “They’re obviously rattled.”

Now, the electrician hopes to raise awareness of the plight of not only his family and friends, but also the entire region.

“I’m feeling like I want to help and get on a plane,” said Mateer, a surfer who met his wife while the two were traveling in Indonesia. “I’d be more in the way. I really have to wait for the dust to settle.”

The death toll in and around Christchurch has risen to 163 as a result of the temblor that was technically an aftershock of a 7.1-magnitude quake September 4, according to the local paper The Press.

Mateer said the initial earthquake, while sizeable, caused relatively minor damage so he called his parents without much worry.

His father had to rush out of a building and suffered cuts and bruises. Dave MaSan Clemente Times March 10–16, 2011

Ryan Mateer, right, shows a flyer with information about the Christchurch earthquake, which struck near his hometown of Sumner New Zealand.

He lives in San Clemente now with his wife Penny and sons Liam, left, and Connor. Photo by Stacie N. Galang

teer would have to walk five miles home, a three-hour trek, to reach his wife.

The homes of each of his younger twin brothers and his parents were destroyed.

Most of his family is staying at his sister’s house, which still stands but has no electricity, water or sewerage.

“They told me they’re alright and they’ll be fine and they’ll check in every few days,” he said.

The geography of his hometown and its environs have been transformed, he said. Destruction of iconic landmarks like Christchurch Cathedral and Sumner’s Shag Rock left Mateer reeling.

“It just blew me away,” he said. “It

“I’m feeling like I want to help and get on a plane. I’d be more in the way. I really have to wait for the dust to settle.” knocked my feet out from under me.”

The San Clemente resident is encouraging others to help those hardest hit by the disaster.

“The trauma is absolutely unbelievable,” he said.

Mateer has been uplifted by the generosity of locals who learned from him of the earthquake’s damaging effects and

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made donations. He knows he can’t physically pitch in but hopes he can continue sharing the stories of the disaster and inspire others to help with donations.

“It’s that whole feeling, like I’m actually doing something, raising awareness so people can donate,” Mateer said.

To make a donation online, visit www. redcross.org.nz. SC www.sanclementetimes.com

SC LIVING On Life and Love After 50: By Tom Blake

Our First Date M

y name is Tom Blake. I live in San Clemente and my day job is in Dana Point. For 17 years, I’ve written newspaper columns about “Finding Love after 50” for another newspaper in town.

My first column was published July 4, 1994. Two women editors gave me my first break. I had just gone through a divorce and thought dating would be a snap. It turned out to be difficult, and I wrote about the frustrations of a single guy in his 50s trying to date again. I complained and whined that younger women wouldn’t go out with me and women my age expected me to pay for dates.

The editors felt that the single women of Orange County would have a field day taking pot shots at my woeis-me message. They were right. When my first column ran, a woman said: “Who is this sniveling puke?” Another stated, “Get the boy a crying towel.”

Women tell me my writing has become less controversial and mellower since I started dating my partner Greta, who was a special education teacher at R.H. Dana Elementary in Dana Point before she retired.

To survive, writers are wise to keep their day jobs. I’ve done that. In 1988, I opened Tutor and Spunky’s Deli in Dana Point. It’s now located in the small shopping center at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Blue Lantern. Much of my column material comes from deli customers age 50 and older who find themselves unexpectedly single and face similar frustrations as the ones I faced.

Writing about love after 50 has been good to me.

I’ve published three books on the topic and have been interviewed by Matt Lauer on the Today Show and Diane Sawyer on Good Morning America—very humbling for a guy who earns his living making sandwiches.

Over the last few years, the economy has taken its toll on the newspaper industry. Major daily papers have filed for bankruptcy or closed. For nine years, I’ve curiously watched the Times’ group of newspapers buck the trend—beginning in 2002 when The Capistrano Dispatch was first published. My eyes opened wider when the San Clemente Times was added in 2006 and the Dana Point Times in 2008.

Just outside the front door of Tutor and Spunky’s, there is a newspaper rack that holds the Dana Point Times. I’ve watched as my customers grab a copy and read the paper while having lunch. I ask them what they like about it.

“The Times is large and easy to read. Plus, the local news

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Tom Blake at his Dana Point deli, Tutor and Spunky’s. Photo by Jasmine Smith

coverage is extensive and always fresh,” they have said.

After 17 years of writing for a major newspaper, one has to think twice about giving up that gig. But I wanted to have a stronger voice in the communities where I live, work, attend movies and dine out—Dana Point, San Clemente, and San Juan Capistrano. I’ve watched as the Times’ group of newspapers has gained the respect of the locals in those cities.

Finally, I said to the publisher, “I want to write for your newspapers.”

As it turns out, senior editor Jonathan Volzke was my editor at the other paper years ago. He’s a real pro. It will be fun to be reunited.

My topic will be “On Life and Love After 50.” Sure, we’ll focus on singles—ages 50-80, and the issues and challenges they face—but we’ll cover more than that.

As interesting topics present themselves, I’ll write about them also.

It amazes me that while my topic is about being single later in life, nearly 35 percent of my readers are married. Many tell me that reading about the hard-

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ships singles endure encourages them to appreciate their spouses more.

But I can’t do it without you, the reader. I need your questions, comments and stories about life and love after 50. Email me at tompblake@gmail.com, and I promise I will respond within a few hours or at least within a day or so. Who knows? We might feature parts of your story in a column.

I’m blessed to have this opportunity. Let’s have some fun along the way. After all, we live in one of the greatest areas in the world.

Send me an email. I can’t wait to get started.

For dating after 50 information, see my website at www.

FindingLoveAfter50.com.

Tom Blake is a San Clemente resident and Dana Point business owner who has authored three books on middleaged dating. SC 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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5 BEST BETS BOYS TENNIS

BASKETBALL

BOYS BASEBALL

Breakers vs. Tritons, San Clemente High March 11, 3 p.m.

Magic vs. Lakers, Staples Center March 14, 7:30 p.m.

Knights vs. Tritons, San Clemente High March 15, 1:15 p.m.

Head out to the tennis court in hushed tones and get ready to cheer on the Tritons in a match against Laguna Beach.

Kick those Monday blues to the curb and hit the road to welcome the Lakers at home against Orlando.

Info: www.sctritons.com

Info: www.nba.com/lakers

It’s the first of a doubleheader against Foothill High School as the Tritons hit the field in its first home game this season.

Info: www.sctritons.com

GIRLS LACROSSE

Chargers vs.

Tritons, San Clemente High March 15, 5:30 p.m.

The Lady Tritons are all set for the spring season and will host El Toro’s Lady Chargers at San Clemente High School.

BOYS VOLLEYBALL

Breakers vs. Tritons, San Clemente High March 16, 6:15 p.m.

The Tritons are primed to compete as the boys host Laguna Beach on the hardwood at San Clemente High.

Info: www.sctritons.com

Info: www.sctritons.com

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Soccer Steamrolls Ahead San Clemente Tritons net first ever CIF-SS Division 1 championship

By David Zimmerle San Clemente Times

Senior forward Bryan Fouch nets the eventual game winner in the first half. Courtesy of Brian Miller

San Clemente Times March 10–16, 2011

By David Zimmerle

GIRLS SOCCER • The Lady Tritons (19-3-7) were once

S

an Clemente High’s varsity boys soccer head coach Mike Pronier finally knows what it’s like to lead a group of champions. It’s both a feeling and a moment in time he’s been working hard at for the last 23 years during his tenure at the high school. And, it’s something he and the team will never forget.

The Tritons (17-6-6) claimed its very first CIF-SS Division 1 title on Saturday, March 5 in a rousing 2-1 victory against the Santa Barbara Dons (19-6-4) while at a neutral location at Warren High School in Downey.

The win essentially came down to a late first-half goal

by Bryan Fouch as the standout striker found the back of the net with seconds to spare. In what will go down as one of the most important shots at goal in the history of the soccer program at San Clemente High, Fouch ripped a scorcher right past senior goalkeeper Miguel Solis of Santa Barbara. Despite laying out in diving fashion to block the shot, Solis could not deter the ball from its inevitable course.

With the game-winning goal tacked on the scoreboard, San Clemente settled into a rhythm that was all about defense for the remainder of the match. And the goal marked Fouch’s third coming off the bench in the playoffs.

San Clemente’s Kevin Gould also got into the goal-scoring mix in the first half with his shot zipping past Santa Barbara’s keeper in the 18th minute of play.

At the beginning of match, the Tritons held true to form and played hard right out of the gates. And more than 25 minutes elapsed in the first half before the Dons were finally allowed a shot at San Clemente’s goal.

Triton Report

Senior forward Steve Palacios dribbles the ball in traffic.

Courtesy of Brian Miller

The Dons finally got on the board in the second half when Sanford Spivey found the back of the net off a pass from Alex Navarro. That was as good as it would get for the Dons for the remainder of the match. Spivey also took another shot earlier in the game, but this one rolled just past the front of the goal almost making it inside the far post.

With both teams focused on defense for most of the game, it was the Dons that also presented problems for San Clemente’s offense. From the onset of the match, the Tritons were locked down for more than 15 minutes with most of the match being played in the middle third of the field.

Tom Wiechert, Gage Zerboni and Jesus Garcia all made an effort to crash the box but none could zero in on a decent shot to pad the lead. Garcia almost scored early in the match after running into the Dons’ goalkeeper, but even with Solis on the ground, an extra step on the ball and an empty net in sight, Garcia could not finish on target.

Either way, San Clemente held on tight and never let up on both sides of the ball. Good defense is a hallmark of any championship run, and the Tritons showed grit locking down its half of the field and preserving the eventual win for the title.

San Clemente went on to defeat El Rancho High (23-3-1) in the first round of the single elimination CIF Southern California Division 1 Regionals on Tuesday, March 8. SC Page 26

again blocked from hoisting a trophy skyward following an unfortunate 1-0 loss to Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy (21-1-1) in the CIF-SS Division 1 championship match on Friday, March 4 as both teams squared off at Mission Viejo High School.

True to form, the girls began the match in total control, intimidating the Lady Tologs with tons of pressure from seniors Tessa Andujar and Frannie Coxe in the attacking third of the pitch.

Coxe almost netted a score for San Clemente in the sixth minute of play off a free kick. However, her twisting shot from the left side ricocheted off the post and was further blocked by goalie Lindsey Espe of the Lady Tologs.

The Lady Tritons continued its offensive attack as the first half moved on with freshman Nikki Farris almost scoring for San Clemente in the 14 minute. After breaking loose in the box for an open shot, Farris put a little too much power behind her shot lifting it over the goal.

Defensively, the Lady Tritons got plenty of production from Sydney Fuertes, Mikaela Carrillo and Lindsey Grant as all three players helped fend off the Lady Tologs’ attackers for much of the first half.

After San Clemente almost scored yet again off a free kick shot from Coxe in the 47th minute, Flintridge Sacred Heart soon found success in its counterattack, which put pressure on San Clemente’s backline.

In the 68th minute, that adjustment paid off as a line pass from Jill Jacobs to Katie Johnson eventually found Krista Meaglia who went on to score the game-winning goal on a soft shot past San Clemente keeper Sheridan Hapsic.

Despite a few more chances to even the score late in the match, San Clemente could not find a way to capitalize.

The loss is the second straight time San Clemente has faltered in the title game having lost to Esperanza in penalty kicks following regulation last season. And this recent appearance in the finals also marks the fourth straight for the Lady Tritons, which is a new county record.

The Lady Tritons went on to host West View in the first round of the single elimination CIF Southern California Division 1 Regionals on Tuesday, March 8.

WRESTLING • Preston Quam (189, 57-7) went on to

lose by technical fall to Calvary Chapel’s Morgan McIntosh (46-0) in the finals of the CIF State Tournament at Rabobank Arena in Bakersfield. www.sanclementetimes.com

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FOR RENT FOR RENT 2 bed 2 bath townhouse in paradise. South San Clemente, walk to Trestles. Enclosed yard with golf course view. Pets OK. $2000/mo. (+ security/negotiable).

Available March 15. 724-630-3217 NOTICE FOR LEASE OPPORTUNITY AT DANA POINT HARBOR Dana Point Marina Company is soliciting proposals until space is fully leased at 34551 Casitas Place, Dana Point, CA 92629. This office/retail space is located adjacent to a busy retail center in Dana Point Harbor with a great view of marina and watercraft. Proposals are to be submitted based on operating a business for the highest and best use meeting the public’s needs, and complying with the State of California’s Tidelands Grant. To obtain a copy of the RFP and register for free, go to “BidSync” http://egov.ocgov.com/ocgov/Procurement & use “Open Bids” for RFP Number: 108-614981DP. Dana Point Harbor is a County of Orange facility and does not pay commissions.

GARAGE SALES Garage sale, Sat. Mar. 12th, 8am-3pm Sofa great condition, matching chair with ottoman, refrigerator, kitchen ware, wood dinette table with 4 chairs, and much more! 2921 Arreos, San Clemente.

Garage Sale Sat. March 12, 7:30 AM-2 PM Shorecliff Neighborhood Multi Family Garage Sale, over 28 participants. Follow the signs to Via Montego to pick up your map to the garage sales. Furniture, Collectibles, Clothes, Toys, Small Appliances and much more Garage Sale furniture, tools, electronics, musical instruments,bike, art,surfboard,everything to be sold. Sale date 3/12/2011 8am to 1pm Saturday. 3006 Enrique San Clemente.

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HELP WANTED NEWSPAPER SALES MANAGER WANTED Experienced newspaper sales veteran with South Orange County (Calif.) sales experience sought to head sales effort for community media group’s print and online sales team. Candidate will have min. 5 years newspaper sales experience, great personality, proven track record in sales and willingness to sell space and run small sales team. Competitive base salary, commission and full benefits. Send cover letter and resume to info@picketfencemedia.com

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Engagements

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Mr. and Mrs. Christensen are very delighted to announce the engagement of our daughter, Shawna Kroeze, to Brian LoPresti, both of San Clemente. The nuptials will take place on August 18, 2012.

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Cheese Shop

Financial Advisor

Craig Workinger CPA’s Inc 949.218.3224 The Cellar 949.492.3663 629 Camino de Los Mares #307 156 Ave. Del Mar, www.thecellarsite.com

Air conditioning All Season Air 949.579.0741 allseasonair@gmail.com, www.allseasonair.net Oasis Heating & Air 949.420.1321 31648 Rancho Viejo Rd. Ste. A, www.oasisair.com

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

Appliances Services & Repairs ASAP Appliance Service 949.361.7713 3200 Legendario, www.asapapplianceservice.com

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

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

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

CHIROPRACTORS

FLOORING

Dr. R. Tyler Johnson DC, Chiropractic Center 1502 N. El Camino Real, 949.498.6440 www.chiropracticcenteronline.com

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

COMMERCIAL/TENANT IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTOR Garrison Property Services, Inc. Lic. # B609809, marc01@cox.net

Landscape Lighting

Costa Verde Landscape Timothy C. Metcalf, Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC www.wfadvisors.com/tim.metcalf 949.862.1250 License#: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) www.costaverdelandscaping.com

949.370.1125

COMPUTER REPAIR & SERVICES

Mantels

Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 Mostly Mantels 638 Camino de los Mares, Ste. G -105, 114 Calle de Los Molinos, Ste. C, www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com www.mostlymantels.com

FURNITURE

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

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

HAIR SALONS

Kreative Hair Design 949.498.6245 San Clemente Computer & Network Services 173 Avenida Serra daniel@sanclementecomputer.com 949.276.1581 Sano Computers

949.492.2179 Heating www.sanocomputers.com 949.579.0741 Solution Tek-nologies 949.400.0080 All Season Air allseasonair@gmail.com, www.allseasonair.net San Clemente, www.solutiontek-nologies.com Oasis Heating & Air 949.420.1321 CONCRETE 31648 Rancho Viejo Rd. Ste. A, www.oasisair.com Costa Verde Landscape License#: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) www.costaverdelandscaping.com

949.361.9656

949.361.9656

Home Décor

949.498.8778

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 SC Rider Supply

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

South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 MUSIC LESSONS 109 Calle de los Molinos, Danman’s Music School 949.242.4431 CONTRACTORS - GENERAL www.southcoastfurniture.com www.danmans.com BABY & CHILDREN’S GEAR B Construction

949.481.8444 Leslie Lowe - Guitar, Bass & Drums 949.292.5019 HOME IMPROVEMENT leslielowe82@gmail.com OC Tykes

949.429.1714 1046 Calle Recodo, Ste. I, www.bconstruction.net Custom Carpentry, Concrete Framing & Finish The Cooper Company General Contractor Janet Poth - Violin & Viola 949.922.6388 201 N. El Camino Real, www.octykes.com License #B 638754, 949.361.2538 Ike Soffes

949.363.3087 413 Calle Pueblo, janpoth@aol.com www.biffcooperconstruction.com Bankruptcy Attorneys Dunham Construction, Inc. 949.492.7100 HOME LOANS OFFICE FURNITURE The Gibbs Law Firm, APC 949.492.3350 License #450880, www.dunhamconstruction.net Coldwell Banker Home Loans - 949.307.7982 110 E Avenida Palizada, Ste. 201, www.gibbslaw.com Hutton Construction South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 949.492.2808 nmls#261832. Tom Fashing, Mortgage Advisor, 109 Calle de los Molinos, www.brucehuttonconstruction.com tom.fashing@mortgagefamily.com Beauty Supply www.southcoastfurniture.com COSMETICS Del Mar Beauty Supply 949.492.8180 HOUSE SITTING Optometry 150 Avenida Del Mar, Ste D, www.delmarbeauty.com Mary Kay Cosmetics 949.248.2868 Curbside Pet & House Sitting 949.369.5074 San Clemente Optometry, David J. Nota, OD www.marykay.com/madams2 San Clemente, dalmatian.love@cox.net Blinds 224 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.2029 Dentists San Clemente Window Fashions 949.498.9515 INTERIOR DECORATING & REDESIGN www.sanclementeoptometry.com Seaside Eyecare

949.493.2269 www.sc-wf.com Eric Johnson, D.D.S. 949.493.9311 The Home & Garden Stylist/ 949.218.8022 638 Camino De Los Mares, #A120, 647 Camino de los Mares, Ste. 209, BOOKS Vignettes of Refinement www.seasideeyecare.com www.drericjohnson.com San Clemente, www.vignettesofrefinement.com 949.492.1114 Ronald Trosper, DDS Village Book Exchange 949.492.7140 PAINTING Rooms With A View - One-Day Makeover 99 Avenida Serra 145 Ave Del Mar, www.downtownsanclemente.com Using Existing Furnishings 949.492.8566 KC Painting & Decorating 949.388.6829 BUSINESS COMPUTER SERVICE, REPAIR DRYWALL/DRYWALL REPAIR www.roomswithavu.com OC - IT

949.488.0029 Periodontics & Dental Implants Call Jeff

949.683.4972 INTERIOR DESIGN 970 Calle Negocio, www.oc-it.com johnson4sc@cox.net Norma Mardian Interior Design 949.492.6271 Dr. Alice P. Moran, DMD 949.361.4867 (GUMS) CARPET 1001 Avenida Pico, Ste. K, www.moranperio.com www.nminteriordesign.com Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 638 Camino de los Mares, Ste. G-105, www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com Shaw’s Carpets 949.492.8070 135 Avenida Victoria

CARPET CLEANING Capistrano Beach Steam Clean 949.240.5875 www.steamcleaningdanapoint.com

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

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

ELECTRICAL

Arcadia Electric 949.361.1045 INTERIOR MAKEOVERS www.arcadiaelectric.com Casa Verde Homes Gallagher Electric

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

Entertainment DJ Services KilltheTreble@yahoo.com

PEST CONTROL

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

949.361.4367 www.freetermitereports.com 949.874.2540 808 N. El Camino Real, www.paradisejewelers.com

Estate Planning, Probate, Trust Lange & Minnott

1401 N. El Camino Real, Ste. 109

& STAGING

949.492.3459

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

LANDSCAPE & DESIGN

949.212.5800

Pet Grooming

VIP Pet Spa

949.492.7473 949.361.9656 810 S. El Camino Real, www.vippetspa.com

Costa Verde Landscape License#: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) www.costaverdelandscaping.com Greenscapes Landscape & Design 949.366.6564 1046 Calle Recodo, Ste. I, www.greenscapesoc.com Living Gardens Landscape Design 949.218.7459 www.livinggardenslandscapedesign.com

Pet SITTING Curbside Pet & House Sitting 949.369.5074 San Clemente, dalmatian.love@cox.net PAWS-itively Pet Care 949.683.2033 San Clemente

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PHARMACIES

TILE & STONE INSTALLATION/RESTORATION

Sea View Pharmacy 949.496.0123 665 Camino De Los Mares #101, www.seaviewpharmacy.com

PHOTOGRAPHY Memories Of Me Photos wwwmemoriesofmephotos.com

949.361.0680

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

PLUMBING A to Z Leak Detection 949.499.4464 1218 Puerta del Sol, www.atozleakdetection.com Bill Metzger Plumbing 949.492.3558 1218 Puerta del Sol, www.billmetzgerplumbing.com 949.496.9731 Chick’s Plumbing www.chicks-plumbing.com Mission Plumbing & Heating 949.492.4303 1100 S. El Camino Real, www.missionplumbingandheating.com San Clemente Plumbing 949.366.2691 647 Camino de los Mares, Ste. 108, www.sanclementeplumbing.com

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

Chick’s Plumbing, Inc. Proudly Serving South Orange County Since 1975

949.496.9731 www.chicks-plumbing.com

Study with Stacy www.studywithstacy.com

949.632.1176

Vacuums

Lic# 310654

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

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

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

San Clemente Preschool 949.498.1025 163 Avenida Victoria, sanclementepreschool@gmail.com

Restaurants

ROOFING CONTRACTORS

949.498.6204

SALONS

Salon Bamboo 949.361.3348 PRINTING 150 Avenida Del Mar, Ste. A, Printing OC

949.388.4888 www.salonbamboo.com 27134 Paseo Espada #B 203, www.printingoc.com Salon Bleu 949.366.2060 207 S. El Camino Real, www.scsalonbleu.com Psychologists Sanctuary Salon & Spa 949.429.5802 Manny Tau, Psy.D., PSY14892 800.865.0367 1041 Avenida Pico, Ste. B, www.sanctuarytalega.com 300 S. El Camino Real, Ste. 218, www.drtau.com

Real Estate Altera Real Estate - “Sandy & Rich” www.sandyandrich.com 949.293.3236 Antonio Fiorello, Forté Realty Group 949.842.3631 San Clemente, www.forterealtygroup.com Casa Verde Homes - Simon Wilson 949.212.5800 www.casaverdehomes.com Doug Echelberger First Team Real Estate 407 W. El Camino Real, 949.498.7711 www.echelberger.com Marcie George - Star Real Estate South County marciegeorge@cox.net 949.690.5410 Prue Putnins- Regency Real Estate 949.366.1984 www.TheTalegaTeam.com, www.HomesByPrue.com Steve Smith 949.632.8139 Olympian Altera DCP, ssmithsurfer@msn.com Tarbell Realtors - The Metcalfs 949.533.5999 1001 Avenida Pico, www.Metcalf4Homes.com

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

SCREENS

Sure-Fit Screens

www.surefitscreens.com

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

VETERINARIANS

Remodel

Jim Thomas Roofing 162 Calle de Industrias

WINDOW COVERINGS

Yorba Linda Tile & Marble, Inc. 949.276.5752 Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 www.yorbalindatilemarble.com 714.757.3490 638 Camino de los Mare, Ste. G-105, www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com Troubled Teens San Clemente Window Fashions 949.498.9515 Pacific Quest

949.940.6068 www.sc-wf.com Wine Bar mark@pacificquest.org, www.pacificquest.org The Cellar 949.492.3663 TUTORING 156 Ave. Del Mar, www.thecellarsite.com

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

Water Wise Irrigation Café Calypso

949.366.9386 114 Avenida Del Mar #4 949.361.9656 Costa Verde Landscape POOL/SPA SERVICE & REPAIR Carbonara Trattoria 949.366.1040 License#: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) Radiant Pool & Spa Service 949.290.5616 111 Avenida Del Mar, #B, www.carbonara.com www.costaverdelandscaping.com The Cellar 949.492.3663 www.radiantpoolservice.com WEBSITE DESIGN SC Pool Techs 949.235.1261 156 Ave. Del Mar, www.thecellarsite.com www.fixmypoolnow.com San Clemente Website Design 949.246.8345 PRESCHOOLS

WINDOW CLEANING Bayside Window Cleaning 949.290.8230 www.baysidewindowcleaning.com Greg’z Pristine Window Cleaning & 949.294.7852 X-Mas Light Installation

949.498.9412

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

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

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

SURF SCHOOLS San Clemente Surf School 949.334.7649 www.sanclementesurflessons.com

TERMITES Colony Termite Control 949.361.2500 1402 Calle Alcazar, www.colonytermite.com

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SCOREBOARD GYMNASTICS

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Van Mierlo takes first place on floor exercise at invitational Olympica Gymnastics of Laguna Hills sent its optional team to compete at the Lights, Camera, Action! gymnastics invitational meet, hosted by All Olympia at the Los Angeles Convention Center February 26 and 27.

There were several standout competitors including Level 9 gymnast Jill van Mierlo of San Clemente, a JSerra Catholic High School freshman, who took home a first place medal on floor exercise with a score of 9.1.

Whitney Hessler, a Level 8 competitor from Mission Viejo, placed third on vault (8.9) and first Jill van Mierlo. Courtesy photo on floor (9.325), finishing third all-around in her age group with a score of 35.30. Makenna (Boo) Kerr, also Level 8 and a Laguna Niguel resident, placed second on floor (9.375) in her age division.

The Level 7 team took home the third-place team trophy with help from 11-year-old Rebecca Karlous, a sixth-grader at Aliso Viejo Middle School. Karlous took third in bars (9.0) and floor (9.475), second on beam (9.40) and first on vault (9.45). She also finished with a second place all-around score of 37.325.

SC Little League ready for fundraising event San Clemente Little League is set to host its Fourth Annual Fundraising Event on March 18 at Talega Golf Club. The theme this year is Moroccan Nights. For tickets and more information go to their website at www.sclittleleague.com.

SOCCER

GOLF Pak tees off at San Diego Junior World Qualifying event Last weekend, San Clemente’s Alex Pak competed at the first of four San Diego Junior Golf Association’s world qualifying events at Lomas Santa Fe Executive Golf Course. With other strong players also in the lineup, Pak was able to win the first qualifier event by a stroke from James Song. Considering his busy schedule that also includes basketball all-star practice, violin recital, marathon preparation and schoolwork, Pak still puts in the time for golf and manages to also compete at a high level.

Alex Pak. Courtesy photo

Our Lady of Fatima Parish School preps for golf tournament The Fifth Annual Our Lady of Fatima Parish School Golf Tournament will be held at the beautiful Bella Collina Towne and Golf Club in San Clemente on May 6. This will be a rare opportunity to play the private Gary Player designed championship golf course.

The event will begin at 10:30 a.m. with golfer registration followed by a putting contest.

Golf will begin with a shotgun start at noon as golfers enjoy a four-person scramble with lots of prize holes and special events.

At 5:45 p.m. a helicopter golf ball drop will be held followed by a delicious awards dinner buffet and auction in the Bella Collina Dining Room.

Cost per player is $145 and includes golf, cart, box lunch, on course drinks, tee prize and awards dinner. Non-golfer dinner tickets will also be sold for $40 per person.

The helicopter ball drop, entitled “Golf Balls from Heaven,” is planned as part of this year’s tournament. Following tournament play a helicopter will land at Bella Collina Towne and Golf Club and numbered golf balls will be loaded into the helicopter. The helicopter will hover and drop the numbered golf balls toward a target.

The three closest golf balls to the target will share in a cash prize based on the total numbers of golf balls sold. Golf balls are sold for $25 each or you can buy four and get one free. Participants do not need to be present to win.

If you cannot play in the golf tournament, you can still participate by purchasing golf balls for the helicopter ball drop, attending the dinner and auction after the golf tournament, providing auction prizes or sponsoring a tee box or another sponsoring opportunity.

For more information or to obtain an entry form visit www.olfgolf2011.dojiggy.com.

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Carlsbad Lightning continue winning with GU13 Red Premiere President’s Day weekend saw the Carlsbad Lightning’s GU13s sweep through the competition to win the Carlsbad Premier Cup, scoring an impressive 14 goals and conceding 0.

The Premier Cup is held annually and is limited to teams that have qualified for National Cup held in April and May. Carlsbad Lightning GU13 Red beat FC San Diego Gold 5-0 in the finals with a quality display of soccer.

The team’s trademark passing game allowed Carlsbad Lightning to hold possession for the majority of the game,” said Michael Duggan, team coach and director of coaching.

Carlsbad Lightning teams focus on passing and their trademark is often their ability to control the ball through well executed passes. During the Carlsbad Premier Cup, the GU13’s combined their hallmark passing with great finishing and goals were scored

by Hayley Mayne (1), Rachel Ereso (1), Brenna Bardzilowski (1) and Sunny Dunphy (2).

Throughout the weekend, the team demonstrated great forward play from Kaylin Waizinger, Delaney Lotwin, Dani Baldwin and top tournament scorer Miranda Martinez.

Duggan also reported solid performances turned in by a strong group of midfielders, including captain Kerry Kuhnert, Shelby Cormier and captain Natallie Rocha. The back line was anchored by Emily Zimmer, Isabella Mirizzi, captain Elysa Briens and Kallie Kampfl, with keepers Sammy Burke and Emily Sanchez going the whole weekend without letting in a single goal.

Carlsbad Lighting has now won or been in the finals of five out of six Class A, Premier tournaments in the last 12 months, and have extended its overall team record from August of last year to 22-3-1.

Carlsbad Lightning Girls U13s are ranked in the Top 8 in the region and 16 in the nation.

They are attracting a lot of attention as they get ready for nationals next week.

Soccer Tryouts Open tryouts for Saddleback United Soccer teams of all ages will be held March 12 and March 19 at 9 a.m. at Viejo Elementary. 26782 Via Grande, Mission Viejo, 949.291.2678, www.saddlebackunited.org

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Grom of the WEEK Liam Walsh Age: 13, Bernice Ayer Middle School Eighth-grader Liam Walsh is in his first year on the Bernice Ayer Middle School surf team and has made the competition team for three out of the first four contests so far this season. Next up, his No. 3-rated team will compete in Event 5 of the Scholastic Surf Series regular season on Saturday, March 12 at the Oceanside Harbor South Jetty followed by the Middle School State Championships on May 21 and 22, also at Oceanside Harbor. Liam has been surfing and skateboarding for three years and counts both among his favorite activities. Liam has become very good at both in the last three years, along with developing his talent for basketball. His favorite places to practice surfing include T Street and Trestles. In school, Liam is an ‘A’ and ‘B’ student who considers Social Studies Photo by Andrea Swayne to be his favorite subject—largely due to teacher Mr. Stephens’ instruction in the class.

He is looking forward to attending San Clemente High next year and already has a plan for college. “I want to go to Saddleback for two years and then transfer to Chapman University to study music,” said Liam, who plays violin in his school orchestra as well as guitar and drums in his free time. —AS

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SURF RESULTS NSSA Southwest Conference Explorer Event No. 7 February 26-27, Huntington Beach, 9th Street Saturday’s divisions—Men, Juniors and Boys—were postponed due to weather and have been rescheduled to compete March 19-20 at San Clemente Pier.

Kelly Slater Wins Quiksilver Pro in Queensland, Australia

By Andrea Swayne San Clemente Times

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fter a bit of down time for the official presentation of the 2010 ASP World Championship trophy on February 24 in Queensland, Australia, 10-time World Champion Kelly Slater was back on his board and back to work at the Quiksilver Gold Coast Pro—February 26 to March 9. In typical Slater fashion, he made quick (or maybe we should say Quik) work of the world-class high performance break at Snapper Rocks.

Out of the gate, Slater was on top of his game, handily winning his Round 1 heat over Australians Kai Otton and Matt Banting and advancing to Round 3.

In an ASP interview following his Round 3 win over wildcard Banting, 14.93 to 9.87, Slater admitted to being a little distracted by watching Matt Wilkinson (AUS), a surfer he would end up facing in Round 4.

“I actually started getting a little distracted before my heat because Wilko (Matt Wilkinson) is one of my favorites to watch,” Slater said. “Sometimes he doesn’t make it, but he always pulls something big out of his bag. There are a couple of guys that are really exciting to watch here on their backhand,” said Slater in the interview. Of his heat against Banting, he added, “It was fun. I got a couple of good waves and fell on the best wave of the heat. I probably would have got a 9 if I just stood there, so that’s a little frustrating. It was a fun heat though. I felt like I had two solid scores.”

In Round 4, Wilkinson put forth a strong effort and won the heat with 13.53 points, beating Michael Bourez (PYF) 11.14 in second and Slater in third with 11.06.

In Round 5, Slater came back to narrowly beat Adrian Buchan (AUS) 15.80 to 15.60.

Then in the quarterfinals he easily took down Hawaii’s Dusty Payne 15.40 to 9.06.

The semis saw Slater again dominating his heat, beating Tiago Pires (PRT) 16.77 to

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Ten-time world champion Kelly Slater celebrates his Quiksilver Pro win at Snapper Rocks on the Gold Coast of Queensland, Australia. Photo © ASP/ Scholtz

8.20.

In the final, Slater met Australian Taj Burrow and clinched the win, scoring 11.20 to Burrow’s 10.17.

The win marked Slater’s third Quiksilver Pro title and was his 46th win in elite pro competition. For his efforts he received a $75,000 pay day, 10,000 ratings points and the number one spot in the ASP ranks going into the second event of the World Tour season—Bells Beach, Victoria, Australia on April 19.

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Surf ForecasT Water temp: 54-57˚F Water visibility and conditions: San Clemente: 8-12’ Poor-Fair; Catalina: 8-14’ Poor-Fair Remarks: A small, weak mix of WNW-NW and South swells prevails Thursday, with a new WNW-NW swell-mix building Friday and into the weekend. Surge lightens and visibility is on the rise for generally poor-fair diving conditions.

Short range: A small combo of WNW-NW and South swells keeps most breaks at or below the knee/thigh high mark on Thursday, with a few waist high waves for top exposures. Conditions are clean, but poor-fair at best due to lack of size. Look for a new WNW-NW swell mix to build in on Friday as small South swell continues, with more size showing later in the day.

Long range: Our new WNW-NW swell-mix tops out Saturday, and eases by Sunday, as small South swell mixes in. Better breaks are good for 2-4’+ surf Saturday, backing down into the 2-3’+ range by Sunday. Stay tuned to Surfline.com for updates as this swell has yet to develop.

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MENEHUNE: 1. Nolan Rapoza, Long Beach; 2.

Jake Marshall, Encinitas; 3. Kei Kobayashi, San Clemente; 4. Nathan Young, Fountain Valley; 5.

Ryland Rubens, Pacific Beach; 6. Nick Marshall, Encinitas. SUPER GROMS: 1. Tyler Gunter, Newport Beach; 2. Nick Marshall, Encinitas; 3. Zach McCormick, Solana Beach; 4. Ben Seaberry, Huntington Beach; 5. Griffin Foy, Fullerton; 6.

Crosby Colapinto, San Clemente. WOMEN: 1.

Kylie Loveland, Carlsbad; 2. Malia Osterkamp, San Clemente; 3. Brandi Toresdahl, Huntington Beach. GIRLS: 1. Kylie Loveland, Carlsbad; 2.

Tiare Thompson, La Jolla; 3. Malia Osterkamp, San Clemente; 4. Brandi Toresdahl, Huntington Beach. MASTERS: 1. Rick Takahashi, San Diego; 2. Mike Reilly, Long Beach; 3. Chris Munsterman, San Diego; 4. Ed Custudio, San Diego; 5. Nick Christensen, Manhattan Beach; 6. Lee Toresdahl, Huntington Beach. SENIORS: 1. Ed Custudio, San Diego; 2. Rick Takahashi, San Diego; 3. Rusty Phillipy, Cardiff by the Sea; 4.

Chris Munsterman, San Diego; 5. Terry Gillard, Imperial Beach; 6. Lee Toresdahl, Huntington Beach. SUPER SENIORS: 1. Rusty Phillipy, Cardiff by the Sea; 2. Terry Gillard, Imperial Beach; 3. Nick Christensen, Manhattan Beach; 4. Scott Lewis, Malibu; 5. Rick Fignetti, Huntington Beach; 6. Lee Toresdahl, Huntington Beach.

DUKE: 1. Patrick Schlick, La Mirada; 2. Scott Lewis, Malibu; 3. Pat Conway, Woodland Hills; 4. Terry Carmadella, Huntington Beach; 5. Peter Townend, Huntington Beach. LONGBOARD: 1.

Terry Gillard, Imperial Beach; 2. Nathan Thompson, Huntington Beach; 3. Jorge Barba, Burbank; 4. Christian Stutzman, San Clemente; 5. Lee Toresdahl, Huntington Beach.

UPCOMING EVENTS March 12: Scholastic Surf Series Orange County Middle School Event No.5, Oceanside Harbor, South Jetty March 11-13: NSSA State Championships, Huntington Beach, Pier March 19-20: Surfing America Prime Event No. 6, Camp Pendleton, DMJ’s March 19-20: NSSA Southwest Conference Explorer Event No. 8, San Clemente, Pier www.sanclementetimes.com