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Leaving a Legacy With National Donate Life Month, San Clemente is embracing the idea of helping others in need of vital organs, tissue, blood and more.

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Pancho and J. Marie Edler display photos of their son Chase Edler who died at age 20 after a tragic skateboarding accident.

Chase Edler, a 2004 San Clemente High graduate, made the decision to donate his organs so others could live. Photo by Stacie N. Galang

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SCHS Casts New Light on ‘Fiddler on the Roof’

NRC Will Host a Meeting this Month about SONGS

Everyday is Earth Day in San Clemente

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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO A memorial service has been set Sunday for Julia “Helen” S. Bunge, an avid horsewoman, community activist and San Juan Capistrano resident. Bunge died on April 9 of colon cancer.

She was 54. She was born December 29, 1956 in Galveston, Texas. She moved to Capistrano 20 years ago. Bunge was a founding partner at Laser Exhibitor Inc. She also served as General Manager of the “Medal Club” for Blenheim Sports.

In addition to her husband, Les Bunge, she is survived by daughter Jessica and son Morgan. A memorial celebration of her life will be held at 4 p.m. April 17 at Blenheim Farms, 28801 San Juan Creek Road, San Juan Capistrano. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Mission Hospital Foundation, 27799 Medical Center Road, Mission Viejo, CA 26291-9965, with “Julia Bunge” in the memo line.

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

DANA POINT City Council, on April 11, unanimously approved the formation of a new Arts and Culture Commission to act as an advisory body to the city on matters concerning arts, culture and historic preservation. Thirteen speakers took the podium in support of the proposed commission saying, among other reasons, that arts and culture play an integral part in quality of life and that the move is long overdue. The city explored the possibility of forming a similar entity back in 1993 but the project never got off the ground.

One of the speakers, Dana Point resident Cecilia Lance, although in support of a new commission, criticized the city for having begun this process once before and not following through.

The vote authorized city staff and council members to begin developing a mission, goals and objectives for the future commission.

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... NRC Meeting on SONGS Performance?

THE LATEST: On April 28 the Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff will meet with Southern California Edison representatives to discuss the NRC’s 2010 safety performance assessment of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station.

The meeting is set to begin at 6 p.m. in the board room of the Capistrano Unified School District building at 33122 Valle Road in San Juan Capistrano.

The meeting will be open to the public and a question and answer session will be held following the safety assessment presentation. NRC staff will answer questions regarding SONGS and the role the NRC plays in ensuring safe operation of the power plant.

The meeting discussion will be based on a letter sent from the NRC Region IV office to plant officials addressing the facility’s 2010 performance.

The NRC continually reviews the performance of San Onofre and the nation’s other commercial nuclear power facilities, NRC Region IV Administrator Elmo Collins said.

This meeting will provide an opportunity for a discussion of our annual assessment of safety performance with the company and with local officials and residents who live near the plant.

San Onofre operated safely in 2010. The licensee addressed longstanding concerns in the area of problem identification and resolution, but has not been fully successful in addressing several longstanding human performance issues, said NRC officials.

Inspections are performed by two NRC resident inspectors assigned to the plant and by specialists from the Region IV Office in Arlington, Texas.

WHAT’S NEXT: Additional focused inspections in the human performance area and San Clemente Times April 14–20, 2011

The City Council will take up the issue of fire rings at its next meeting April 19. File photo

in the safety conscious work environment area to verify that corrective actions are effective and sustainable, the NRC said.

FIND OUT MORE: The NRC Region IV letter to SONGS and current performance information are available on the NRC website at: www.nrc.gov. —Andrea Swayne

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…Fire Rings and Barbeques on City Beaches?

THE LATEST: The City Council will be

discussing the future of fire rings and barbeques at city beaches during their meeting on April 19. Among the issues being addressed at that meeting is the authorization of “an appropriation of $1,350 for two small fire rings,” as well as “$4,900 for two double barbeques.” This comes after a meeting in January, during which the City Council op-

posed plans to ban charcoal barbecues and prefabricated fire rings from the beaches.

The ban came at the suggestion of city staff, which had concerns for public safety and the environment. The council asked city staff about the possibility of placing city regulations governing fire rings directly on the ring’s concrete safety, in response to their safety concerns.

WHAT’S NEXT: The issue is on the agenda for the upcoming City Council Meeting, set to take place on Tuesday, April 19.

FIND OUT MORE: Log on to www.sanclementetimes.com for more information.

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… 40,000 Gallons of Water Down the Drain?

THE LATEST: Repair work on a reservoir Page 3

near Calle Andalucia forced the city to release 40,000 gallons of water into the city’s sewer system, said Water Operation Supervisor Kevin Lussier.

He said it had been years since the city has had to release such a large volume of water, especially given the need for conservation. The decision, however, was the most cost effective and practical.

“Unfortunately, water conservation is a big issue and big concern for utilities,” Lussier said. “We did consider all options.”

Among those issues was releasing the water for irrigation, but that raised concerns about ground erosion. Transporting the water would come at a much higher cost, too, the supervisor said.

Every year the city inspects the 130,000gallon tank and learned that the cathodic protection anodes, which are used to protect the steel structure, needed to be replaced. To do so, city workers had to lower the water level by 40,000 gallons, Lussier said. The water was discharged at a low rate over several days.

The water tower was constructed in 1962, he said. The parts deteriorate and are replaced every 20 years to ensure the structure stays sound.

The water was originally collected from the Metropolitan Water District for domestic use to residents and businesses in San Clemente, the supervisor said. The drained water had already been treated and had no problems, Lussier said.

WHAT’S NEXT: The cost to make repairs for the new anodes was $1,500 and the work was done in house, the supervisor said. Painting was also done to parts of the reservoir for about $200.

FIND OUT MORE: For more updates on water, visit www.sanclementetimes.com.

—Stacie N. Galang (Cont. on page 5) www.sanclementetimes.com

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… the Restoration of Furlough Days for Teachers?

THE LATEST: Capistrano Unified School District trustees on Monday restored five furlough days for the 2010-11 school year and 3.5 days for the 2011-12 calendar for non-teaching employees, a move the board majority contends was required under the contract with the California School Employees Association because CUSD received additional money from the state.

As they did when some of the furlough days in the teachers’ contract was restored, Trustees Ellen Addonizio and Sue Palazzo voted against the move. They are unconvinced the “triggers” in the contract for the restoration have been met.

Addonizio again questioned the wisdom of restoring the days, at a cost of $1.9 million, when the district faces a multi-million-dollar budget deficit.

Even CSEA leader Ronda Walen noted the irony when addressing the board on the issue, but said the terms of the contract were clear and the days needed to be restored. She noted, however, that CSEA employees recognize the dire financial situation school districts face.

As districts throughout California have moved into their budget process, school leaders have told elected officials to prepare two budgets; one with modest cuts and one with severe cuts. But that advice considered the potential of voters extending taxes in California. That is no longer feasible, and CUSD officials are preparing for another round of massive cuts.

WHAT’S NEXT: The board next meets Wednesday, April 27 at 7 p.m.

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

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… Restrooms at Courtney’s SandCastle?

THE LATEST: The City Council approved

spending $182,115 to create a two-unit, 400square-foot restroom near Courtney’s SandCastle, the universally accessible playground at the Vista Hermosa-La Pata Park.

The vote was 3-2 with Councilmembers Bob Baker and Tim Brown casting the no votes. The pair expressed concern about the cost and asked about postponing the building of the structure. Baker hoped to ask local contractors to donate their services to the construction of the building.

“Let’s get the park up and going. Let’s put up some temporary restroom facilities for emergencies,” Baker said. “Let’s get some community support for this.”

City staff said they worried construction delays would cost more for the city in the long run.

Colleague Jim Evert said he liked the idea of volunteer contractors, but thought the project needed to move forward sooner than later.

WHAT’S NEXT: Now, approved, the city can move forward with construction documents on the restrooms.

FIND OUT MORE: Visit the city’s website

at www.san-clemente.org to see the agenda packet on the restroom project. —SNG

On the Bubble Other topics making news this week Naked Man Arrested on Calafia State Beach: A man running naked and

threatening people on Calafia State Beach was arrested April 5 after he spent an hour evading public safety officers.

Jesse Williams Sauder, 18, of San Clemente was taken into custody by two park rangers and three Orange County Sheriff’s Deputies, said District Superintendent Ken Kramer. He was charged with assault on a peace officer,

Thursday, April 14

A naked man, identified as Jesse Williams Sauder, 18, of San Clemente, was taken into custody last week after streaking and evading authorities for nearly an hour. Photo by Jack English resisting arrest and being under the influence of drugs.

The district superintendent said he did not know the specific drug. Given Sauder’s behavior, he thought it was likely an hallucinogenic or opiate.

Kramer said state parks received a 911 call from the sheriff’s department at about 6:30 a.m. yesterday, reporting a nude man attacking people.

The first park ranger arrived and tried to subdue Sauder but even pepper spray did not stop him. Instead, the 18-year-old ran into the ocean, Kramer said.

The district superintendent said public safety officers were concerned about Sauder because of his nearness to the trains, the ocean and beach-goers.

In the scuffle to arrest Sauder, two of the rangers were injured though neither required hospitalization.

Kramer said Sauder was booked at the sheriff’s central jail. He could not be sure if the San Clemente resident was still in custody. —SNG

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• OUTSTANDING WORK: Trever Gabay received a certificate of recognition as San Clemente’s 2010 Outstanding Junior Lifeguard of the Year at the City Council’s meeting April 5. Alyssa Banks, the Junior Lifeguard coordinator, was on hand for the presentation. Mayor Lori Donchak presented Trever with his certificate, which was given by the California Surf Life Saving Association. • TOP HONORS: Reilly Roberts and Erik Smith took first place in California Life Saving Association’s 2010 bumper sticker contest. The pair of San Clemente students received certificates of recognition at City Hall April 5 during the City Council meeting April 5. • THANKS FOR THE HELP: Family Assistance Ministries expressed its appreciation to the city for help with renovations to the nonprofit’s Gilchrist House. Executive Director Mary Perdue presented a plaque to Mayor Lori Donchak and memErik Smith, left, and Reilly Roberts accept their certificates of recognibers of the City Council April 5. “We want to express our sincere thanks to the tion from San Clemente’s Junior Lifeguard Coordinator Alyssa Banks.

City of San Clemente,” she said. The organization helps 2,000 clients a month, Photo by Stacie N. Galang Perdue said.

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Five Area Sunset Networking Mixer & Business Expo 5:30 p.m. The SC Chamber hosts the event at Tivoli Too! Members $10; prospective members $20. 777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.492.1131, www.scchamber.com.

Sustainable Business Expo 9 a.m.-12 p.m. The SJC Chamber and city host an event to help businesses be “green” in today’s economy; held at the SJC Community Center.

25925 Camino Del Avion, 949.493.4700, www.sanjuancapistrano.org.

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

Sunday, April 17 Earth Week eWaste Fundraiser 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Get rid of electronics at Shorecliffs Middle School. Held again 8 a.m.4 p.m. on Friday, April 22. 240 Via Socorro, www.san-clemente.org.

Monday, April 18 Toddlertime 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m. Stories for youngsters ages 2-3 at the library; adult participation and sign-ups required. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.3493, www.ocpl.org.

Tuesday, April 19 Toastmasters 7 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Practice public speaking in a supportive atmosphere at the library, 242 Ave. Del Mar, 949.361.8463, www.sanclemente.freetoasthost.net.

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.

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

Wednesday, April 20 Fun on the Run 2:15 p.m.-4:15 p.m. After-school traveling activity program meets Monday through Friday at various times and locations. www.san-clemente.org.

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.

Thursday, April 21 Easter Dinner for Seniors 11 a.m. Easter Dinner with Harold’s South Coast Dixie Jazz Band at 11 a.m. and food served at 11:45 a.m.

Includes Easter Bonnet Parade and door prizes. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.498.3322. www.sanclementetimes.com

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One Man’s Legacy Lives on with Donation of Organs National Donate Life Encourages Others to Do the Same

By Stacie N. Galang San Clemente Times

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ust weeks before Chase Edler died, he told his twin sister Marissa Edler that he wanted his organs donated if anything happened to him.

The disclosure was unusual for the vibrant 20-year-old University of Southern California student and 2004 San Clemente High graduate.

In November 2006, Chase Edler and a friend headed to Palos Verdes after midterms to catch some waves. The surf, however, wasn’t so enticing.

Chase Edler borrowed a skateboard and instead took a tragic fall.

“He’d gone down a street like that a thousand times,” his father Pancho Edler said.

After nearly a week in a coma at UCLA’s Trauma Center in Torrance, Chase Edler passed away. His family honored his decision to donate his body to others.

“Someone on the planet is living with Chase’s heart,” his father Pancho Edler said. “Somebody got his liver. Indirectly, he’s still living in other people. We trust that his soul is in heaven. He’s doing the work with God at this point.”

April is National Donate Life Month, created to raise awareness about the need for tissue and organ donations. Currently, 110,541 patients await a donation, according to nonprofit Donate Life America.

In California, more than eight million residents have registered as organ and tissue donors through the state’s Donate Life California Organ & Tissue Donor Registry, according the Department of Motor Vehicles. The registry saw a 33 percent increase in only 12 months after changes to way drivers are asked to sign up for the pink dot at the DMV. Chase Edler’s decision helped at least four others extend their own lives and potentially more, his father said. A San Clemente High swimmer and water polo player, Chase Edler connected easily with others.

“He was just one of those kids — just was really well-rounded and well liked,” Pancho Edler said. “All the guys in his group, they all liked him. He was just a go-to guy.”

Pancho Edler and his wife J. Marie Edler stress that the path to donate was their son’s. Chase Edler, brother to three sisters,

“Someone on the planet is living with Chase’s heart.

Somebody got his liver.

Indirectly, he’s still living in other people.”

—Pancho Edler San Clemente Times April 14–20, 2011

After her son Evan died, Gina Cousineau has become an advocate for organ, blood and tissue donors. Photo by Stacie N. Galang

displayed a maturity beyond his years and a willingness to give without question.

“We were very fortunate to have a son like Chase for time we had him,” Pancho Edler said. “We’ll always cherish that relationship.”

A Mother’s Quest San Clemente resident Gina Cousineau has made it her life’s work to sign people up as organ, tissue, blood and bone marrow donors. After her son Evan died of a rare cancer known as adrenoleukodystrophy or ALD more than four years ago, she found a way to channel her loss and help save other’s lives. Evan died a day before his 10th birthday.

Cousineau hosted her first donor event on her 45th birthday April 14, 2007, and invited a Red Cross team to come and take blood. Thirty-six people donated, and she was in awe.

“That’s when I realized the impact one person can make on a community,” she said. “I realized something amazing. I was going to save people’s lives on that day.”

Since then, the mother of four started a nonprofit called Be A Hero, Become a Donor to help raise awareness about the need for tissue, organ and other donations and encourage others to sign up to

donate.

Her organization’s work has helped place 11,000 people on the bone marrow registry, she said. Cousineau said they know at least 17 people who are perfect matches and potentially more. Because of federal privacy laws, the organization only learns about matches from donors who report the news back to them.

Cousineau has become a veritable encyclopedia of information about donations of every type. She has made the organization her full-time work.

“Every single one of us will face tragedy,” Cousineau said. “The question is what will we do with that tragedy?”

Be a Hero has grown to include a club at San Clemente High School with nearly 30 students who help organize blood drives and other events. She hopes the San Clemente club will serve as a pilot for a national program.

Pancho and J. Marie Edler, who now call Aliso Viejo home, said they love the work that Cousineau is doing.

“Personally, to me, the need for human organs is huge,” Pancho Edler said. “Every one of us should consider donating our organs.”

They know Chase is in a better place and that his life goes on. When their son

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Be A Hero, Become a Donor The organization encourages people to: Donate blood regularly Join the bone marrow registry Commit to donate life Donate baby’s cord blood To sign up for organ donations, visit www.bahbad.org.

died, he saved other people’s lives.

“It’s really definitely who he was,” his father said. “The ultimate gift that Chase gave was his organs besides a lot of the other things he gave.”

Unfortunately, loss like theirs visits unexpectedly, but it’s how a person responds.

“We grow from that,” Pancho Adler said.

“We were very lucky to have Chase.”

As part of the month, Cousineau will participate in the Donate Life Walk April 30 at Cal State Fullerton. She encouraged others to get involved. For more information, visit www.donatelifeoc.org. SC www.sanclementetimes.com

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Mayor Donchak: 2011 is the Year of Living Thankfully

By Jonathan Volzke San Clemente Times

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his is “The Year of Living Thankfully” in San Clemente, Mayor Lori Donchak told more than 100 people gathered Friday for her “State of the City” luncheon at Bella Collina Town and Golf Club.

Over the course of a 40-minute slide presentation, Donchak told those at the Chamber of Commerce sponsored event that San Clemente has weathered the financial storm and several key projects are moving forward.

Among the topics she covered: • On the budget, Donchak credited city staff and city leaders who tightened their financial belts. San Clemente’s revenues for the current budget year are projected at $47.5 million, while spending is set at $47 million. The largest single source of income for the city, the Mayor said, is property taxes, accounting for $26 million annually. The Marblehead Coastal project is the single largest property-tax payer.

The city, she said, also has solid reserves, totaling more than $17 million in three accounts.

• Responding to a question about Marblehead Coastal, Donchak said the residential portion of the project is still mired in the SunCal project’s bankruptcy.

SC Sheriff’s Blotter Compiled By Pantea Ommi Mohajer

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

Sunday, April 10 Follow-Up Report Camino Capistrano, 2800 Block (10:30 p.m.) A woman called police when her son came home, making threatening remarks and asking if “she wants to see him dead.”

Vandalism in Progress Christianitos Road, 100 Block (9:18 p.m.)

A resident called to report a group of 16 male and female juveniles hanging out in the hot tub. They were ripping out tiles and clogging the jets with cigarette butts.

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The residential portion of the Marblehead project is still mired in bankruptcy proceedings. File photo

She did have some news about the retail portion of the project, however, which is under the control of Steve Craig and Craig Realty. Craig, she said, has told the city the movie theaters have been eliminated from the project, which is now about 10 percent smaller, because the theater industry is changing. And although Craig told city officials he has tenants lined up for 90 percent of the project, one of the big obstacles to moving forward is an agreement that he signed earlier calling for the first builder to pull permits to repay Talega $5.8 million for construction of the Vista Hermosa interchange. Craig, Donchak said, signed the agreement without believing his project would be the first to move forward. Now, with the housing portion at a standstill, he needs

to find a way around that $5.8 million bill, Donchak said.

• The Senior Center and Fire Station on Avenida Victoria should be finished

by October, Donchak said. She credited San Clemente’s seniors, who raised $2.7 million of the $4.2 million price tag for the project.

• The city is working with the Orange County Transportation Authority and myriad federal agencies to complete quiet zones at the pedestrian crossings on the Beach Trail. The city has improved safety gates and crossing arms and will ultimately add audible warnings, too.

But, Donchak said, a train horn sounds at 92 decibels, while the new warning horns will be 80 decibels. Speaking of the trail, Donchak said a city survey found

They were not residents of the complex.

them. The man claimed to be a veteran, suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.

Citizen Assist Avenida Pico, 100 Block (7:58 p.m.) Police were called to remove a woman who was sitting on the steps of a business, crying.

The caller believed she was unstable.

Follow-Up Report Camino Capistrano, 2800 Block (6:43 p.m.) A concerned parent called police when informed of a text from their son, saying he was at an address in San Clemente, dropping acid with some friends.

Suspicious Person East Avenida Pico and Gateway Village (6:34 p.m.) A passerby called police when a woman left her two small children in the car to go into a store. The caller felt this was unsafe.

Disturbance East Avenida Pico and Avenida La Pata (6:58 p.m.) Concerned citizens called 911 to report a man beating up a woman in the street. Witnesses blocked the man’s car with their own so he was unable to drive.

Disturbance Camino San Clemente, 300 Block (6:15 p.m.) A man called police for assistance when his girlfriend started “going nuts.”

Disturbance Camino De Los Mares, 600 Block (6:14 p.m.) Hospital staff called police for assistance with a man who was threatening

Indecent Exposure El Camino Real, 1800 Block (4:15 p.m.)

A man was reported masturbating in his car in the parking lot of a business. The car was a convertible.

Disturbance Avenida Estacion, 1800 Block (4:13 p.m.)

A woman was exposing herself at the Metrolink station. Police were called to deal with the situation.

Welfare Check Avenida Madrid, 200 Block (3:30 p.m.)

Police assisted an elderly woman wandering around not knowing where she was.

Assist Outside Agency Avenida La Cuesta, 100 Block (1:55 p.m.) A woman called police after her son left the house to go to his girlfriend’s house. He had a history of drug abuse and was supposed to be in rehab. When his mother tried to get him to go back, he grabbed a knife and said, “No one could make him go back to rehab.” The woman was able to take the knife away.

When police arrived at the girlfriend’s house, no one was home.

Suspicious Person Camino De Estrella, 400 Block (1:40 p.m.) Two men were reported for deal-

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that 67 percent of those who use the trail are walkers, while 29 percent are runners.

Just 4 percent of those who use the trail are bicyclists, she said.

• In another survey, the city found that 72 percent of residents use San Clemente’s website, www.san-clemente.org. The site, she said, receives 10,000 hits a day. Half of those are for the city’s beach cam.

• The city’s General Plan Advisory Committee, a group of residents helping the city in refreshing its 1993 guiding document for growth, will take up the North Beach area, now that LAB development was defeated in the Measure A election. The March 8 election saw the development rejected by a 57.2 percent-to-42.8 percent margin with a 43 percent turnout. Donchak said the town was truly divided over the issue: Talega voters supported it with 58 percent of the vote, while Southwest San Clemente, west of the freeway, also supported the project. But 70 percent of Shorecliffs and North Beach voters cast no votes to doom the project, she said. The General Plan Advisory Committee will take up North Beach at its May meeting.

The luncheon meeting was emceed by Nancy Hunt, chairwoman of the board of the Chamber of Commerce. It included a Marine color guard and a standing ovation for current and former members of the service. SC

ing drugs outside of a local store.

Disturbance El Camino Real, 1800 Block (1:27 p.m.) A transient woman, who was lingering outside a coffee shop, became irate when asked to leave. Police were called to remove her.

Hours later, she returned.

Citizen Assist Via Promesa, 300 Block (11:57 a.m.) A group of juveniles were reported “running amok” at a nearby park.

Disturbance Via Paquette, 0 Block (10:42 a.m.) A man called police to report his mail-order bride was getting physical and throwing things at him.

Investigate Dead Body El Oriente, 200 Block (10:36 a.m.) Police were sent to investigate the body of an elderly man found dead in his home. Cause of death appeared to be natural.

Found Property Calle Mayo, 3900 Block (8:54 a.m.) A man called to report he had found a large hunting knife in his front yard.

Investigate Dead Body Avenida De La Grulla, 200 Block (8:31 a.m.) Police got a call about the body of a deceased 50-year-old woman in a residence. The caller was advised to step out of the house. Cause of death appeared to be natural. www.sanclementetimes.com

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and garden gloves. To register, visit www. calparks.org. For more information, contact Cryssie Brommer at 949.366.8594 or cbrommer@parks.ca.gov.

Compiled by Stacie N. Galang

P rops , R ecognitions and M orsels of I nfo Exchange Club Says ‘Thanks’ u The Exchange Club of San Clemente would like to thank the sponsors of its St. Patrick’s Day program: Farmers & Merchants Bank, 5th Marines, Kelly Snyders, Plum Precious, Steven Reenders Family of San Clemente Physical Therapy, Bob and Betty Grant Family, Al and Jane Filger of Filger Manufacturing, Dave Cook of Dana Point Sport Fishing & Whale Watching, First Team Real Estate (Doug Echelberger), The Other Tax Guys, Griffin Optometric Group, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Rod’s Tree Service, Señor The Barber, South Coast Distributing Co., Shadetree Automotive, Executive Escrow, The Hunts of Keller Williams Realty, Carbonara Trattoria Italiana, Molly Bloom’s, San Clemente Chamber of Commerce, Gibbs Law Firm, The Fisherman’s, Nauman Electric, Denaults Hardware, Café Calypso, Accurate Termite, Fast Glass, San Clemente Elks Lodge, Links Medical Products, U.S. Bank, Reed Plumbing, Stego Industries, First American Title, The Coffee Importers, Orange County Printing, Sun Post News, San Clemente Times and Patch.

Thanks also to the locals who purchased tickets and attended this very successful program. All event proceeds will be distributed to local charities.

History Day: SC Students Take Home Top Honors in OC

Mary Barnett and Rachel Blindell, students at Vista Del Mar Middle School, won in their categories at the Orange County National History Day competition.

Courtesy photo u Ten San Clemente students were winners

or alternates in Orange County’s competition for National History Day March 19 in Costa Mesa. This year’s theme was “Debate and Diplomacy,” and two competitors from each category were chosen as champions to move on to the California History Day in San Jose in April. State winners will compete in National History Day in Washington, D.C. in June.

At the middle school level, Barrett Croft of Bernice Ayer Middle School won in the Junior Individual Exhibit for Japanese Internment: A Tragic Mistake or Necessary Precaution; Charlotte Ranson of Bernice Ayer Middle San Clemente Times April 14–20, 2011

School won in the Junior Individual Exhibit Alternate for Conflict to Peace: Northern Ireland; Rachel Blindell of Vista del Mar Middle School won Junior Individual Performance for Piece of Land for a Peaceful Land: Resolution 242 Guides Diplomacy in the Middle East; Mary Barnett of Vista del Mar Middle School won Junior Individual Performance for Ronald Reagan’s Cold War Diplomacy - How Peace Through Strength Brought Down the Berlin Wall; Sophia George of Shorecliffs Middle School won Junior Individual Performance Alternate for The Marshall Plan: The Phoenix that Rose from the Ashes of the Treaty of Versailles; Sara Vivian of Shorecliffs Middle School won Junior Historical Paper for The Treaty Versailles: Diplomacy or Disaster?

In the elementary school category, Jessica Cramm and Kacie Faris of Our Savior’s Lutheran School won Elementary Group 2-D Display for The Gettysburg Address: A Speech Used Throughout History and Lauren McCaffrey and Gabrielle Wilson of Our Savior’s Lutheran School won Elementary Group 2-D Display for America the Melting Pot: The Great Immigration.

Girl Scouts Donate $1,000 for Japan Earthquake Victims u Girl Scout Troop 643’s sale of cookies generated more than $1,000 in profit this year. At a recent meeting, the 27 girls in the troop voted as a group to donate all of their money to the American Red Cross to help with the disaster in Japan. One of the reasons the girls were so touched by what happened in Japan is that one of their original troop members, Jessica Lee, is the daughter of a U.S. Navy doctor and is currently living in Japan where her family is stationed.

The 7-year-old troop is made up of girls from the home schooling community in and around San Clemente. Troop Leader is Elizabeth Balow of Irvine and co-leaders are Karin Yospe of Irvine, Lana Erlanson of San Clemente and Sandy Williams of Irvine.

Earth Day Event Set for San Clemente State Beach u As part of the California State Park Foundation’s 14th Annual Earth Day Restoration and Cleanup, San Clemente State Beach is seeking 350 volunteers for its Saturday, April 16 event. The Earth Day cleanup will include a pollinator habitat restoration project on the butterfly trail, a Monarch overwintering site; removal of non-native iceplant; restoration of trail markers; painting; graffiti removal; trash pick-up and more. Check in will be from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. and project time will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the beach located at 225 West Calafia, San Clemente. Volunteers should bring a water bottle, sunscreen, hat

Baha’is to Host Soul Food Program u The public is invited to Soul Food, a music and faith event Sunday, April 17. Soul Food, sponsored by the Spiritual Assemblies of the Baha’is of San Clemente and Mission Viejo, is a free program where people of all faiths, beliefs and backgrounds can come together to reflect on and celebrate diversity and be reminded of the common threads that tie all of humanity together. The theme of this month’s program is “Footprints in the Sand” and will explore the relationship between humankind and its creator and the infinite nature of this connection. Performers this month are husband and wife Roger and Artemisia Hunt, who are singers and songwriters. Doors open at 10:30 a.m., and the program starts at 11 a.m. Refreshments will be available after the program. The event will be at the Baha’i Center, 3316 Avenida del Presidente, San Clemente. For more information, visit www.soulfoodOC.com.

Shorecliffs’ EWaste Fundraiser Slated for Earth Week u Shorecliffs Middle School will have its eWaste Fundraiser for Earth Week Sunday, April 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Friday, April 22 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Residents and business owners can drop off their eWaste and support Shorecliffs at the same time. Items accepted include: televisions, computers and monitors, laptops, office equipment, telephones, fax machines, copiers, computer peripherals, keyboards, printers, scanners, cables, mouses, consumer electronics, tape players, VCRs, stereo equipment, radios, cell phones and more. Event organizers will not accept household appliances or kitchen appliances. All computer memory will be shredded. The materials are collected by Electronic Recyclers International, which specializes in the environmentally safe and socially responsible dismantling of electronic waste. All material sent to ERI is 100 percent recycled into three main commodities: metals, plastic and glass. The company claims that no electronics are placed in landfills and nothing is illegally exported to other nations. Every Wednesday, Shorecliffs accepts aluminum cans, plastic bottles, newspapers and magazines.

The school is located at 240 Via Socorro, San Clemente. Drop off takes place in the Vista Hermosa parking lot only. For more information, email Smsvolunteers@yahoo. com.

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Jolie Adamson kicks off her professional music career. Courtesy photo

Pop Single a First for SC Resident u San Clemente resident Jolie Adamson released her first pop single “Armour” in February. The 2010 San Clemente High graduate’s song and music video were released

by Ark Music Factory and have received over 500,000 views on YouTube. Adamson shares the same label as Rebecca Black who sings Friday. A UC Irvine student, Adamson was active in SCHS’s drama and madrigals.

“Armour” is currently available for purchase on iTunes.

Easter Services United u Six local churches will come together Easter morning to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the most important holiday on the Christian calendar. The tradition started in 2008 as a display of unity by a few local churches. The idea was to forego meeting individually to come together as one large body of believers at Richard T. Steed Memorial Park. The event is open to the public. The following churches are participating: Branches in Dana Point and San Juan Capistrano, Cornerstone Community Church in San Clemente, Heritage Christian Fellowship in San Clemente, Shoreline Church of San Clemente, South Coast Church in San Clemente and Worship Life Calvary Chapel in San Clemente. Two services will be offered April 24 at 6:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. at Steed Memorial Park, 247 Avenida La Pata, San Clemente. The churches will offer coffee and baked goods, resources and books, a large family tent with kids’ activity books, a playground and music.

For more information about the services, visit www.eastertogether.com.

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The Village Voice: By Wayne Eggleston

Reflections on Development Decisions T he recent result of the Measure A, Playa del Norte decision is indicative of ballot box decisions, surveys, referendums and past legal court decisions in favor of maintaining our unique sense of place and our unique village character.

These above decisions support and define village qualities: Identifying with our ocean, beach, historic preservation, recreational opportunities, our unique and quaint Avenida Del Mar and our sense of community to name just a few.

When we think only in terms of population in defining a village, we miss other qualities that also define a village and an enjoyable place to live. In fact, we are a collection of “villages”—Avenida Del Mar, Southwest, North Beach, Trestles, Forster Ranch, Max Berg Park area and Talega Village, Shorecliff, The Coast, Rancho San Clemente, etc.

The most recent example is, of course, Measure A. But there have been many others in the past. The proposed monolithic “Los Angeles, Wilshire Boulevard Ralphs,” was sensibly voted a negative

by the City Council, and the new proposed Ralphs is beautiful.

The Marblehead outlet signs approved 3-2 by the City Council struck residents’ raw nerve. A group raised funds to Wayne Eggleston take the issue to court and won. The proposal to build condos in front of one of the most historic homes, Seacliff, (3-1 City Council approval), was defeated when the Historical Society took the issue to the Coastal Commission and won not allowing this desecration. The City Council decision to allow a Mexican restaurant at our treasured beautiful historic building, Casa Romantica, was overturned due to a new City Council election and a generous donor for a Cultural Center. Allowing 300 homes on recreational open space met its fate with a city-wide election. The vote on another open-space issue was won by over 70 percent of the voters. In the mid 1980s, a proposal to build massive three-story

condos, retail and offices where our pier parking lots currently exists, was roundly booed at a community meeting and the developer left town during the presentation. The list goes on.

We, the people of San Clemente, will protect our valuable coastal resources and have a strong sense of self-determination.

Whenever developers’ cash flows into an election or when a realtor PAC (political action committee) contributes $45,000 into Yes on Measure A, we revolt. Their reasoning: They do not like referendums and felt that “due process” ends with a decision by City Council. What they failed to realize was that “due process” does not end with elected representatives, and while they have a right to contribute, the voters of this community have a fundamental right to decide our own destiny with referendums when we do not agree with decisions. “Due process” continues with decisions by “we, the people.”

Change is inevitable, but when it threatens our quality of village character, our identification with the ocean, public ocean

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vistas (windows to the sea), and our sense of place; history shows it will be defeated with referendums and legal court decisions.

Residents who appreciate these qualities will stand up and be counted to protect the qualities that make us different from Huntington Beach or Oceanside.

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 NORTH BEACH REMAINS THE SAME OR WORSENS AFTER MEASURE A Jay Gaskins, San Clemente

I am very impressed with the NO-onA crowd for successfully defeating the proposal for a retail development at North Beach in San Clemente. With virtually no information, inaccurate research and little common sense, they convinced the people that vote according to friends’ opinions that this was a great way to fight the corporate pit bulls and show them that we are not going to give up our toilet at the north end of town.

If ever it was time for the homeless, the San Clemente Times April 14–20, 2011

drug addicted and the illegal-alien groups to stand up and get the word out, it was for this categorical denial of an upgrade to our city. To take away their encampments would have been a terrible signal to send to all of the indigent across the city, county and state. Located in north San Clemente, this will give the San Juan Capistrano gangs less distance to travel to find a derelict-friendly site with which to do business in.

This is the gateway to our city, a urinesoaked, litter-strewn, business-hostile, empty parking lot that, thanks to the “NO” people, will remain the same or get progressively worse, until the city of San

Clemente adopts the city slogan “Ghettoby-the-Sea.” The majority of the residents have spoken: They don’t want San Clemente to be another Huntington Beach; they want it to be another Long Beach.

Cuts to Education Not the Answer TO FISCAL WOES Chris McCormack, San Clemente

Almost one year after the Capistrano Unified School District strike of 2010, the question of how to improve the state’s economy so that public education can properly be funded has yet to be answered. During the strike, the CUSD

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Board of Trustees and many local politicians, including California State Assembly Representative Diane Harkey, argued that educators must accept cuts to their pay and health benefits to help improve the economy.

To end the strike, CUSD teachers agreed to make sacrifices by accepting many of the harsh cuts the Board of Trustees and Harkey advocated. However, as the state’s economy continues to struggle and many California politicians continue to call for cuts to public education, it is critical that public educators provide their own solutions for improving the economy. To effectively rise to the challenge, public educators must www.sanclementetimes.com

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Letters to the Editor (cont.) begin to demand increased taxes for the wealthy and an end to unjustified tax breaks for corporations.

Several California residents and politicians claim that our state’s economy continues to struggle, due to high taxes. Diane Harkey recently argued that, “Jobs and opportunity continue to disappear because of high taxes.” However, there is little evidence to support this claim. According to the California Budget Project, “Measured as a share of the state’s economy, California is a moderate tax state.” Also, the CBP notes that, “There is no empirical evidence that businesses are leaving California” because of high taxes.

In addition, workers should point out that the state’s high unemployment rate is the result of the current economic crisis that was created by Wall Street. As Dean Baker, co-director of the Center for Economic and Policy Research in Washington, D.C. notes, “We should never forget that the bulk of states’ budget problems are the result of the economic crisis brought on by Wall Street greed and incredibly bad economic policy … It makes no sense to beat up on school teachers, firefighters, and other public-sector employees, who have to work for a living.” This is the same Wall Street that is now making billions of dollars in profits.

In addition, Harkey’s statement is disingenuous in that she doesn’t specify what segment of the population is experiencing higher taxes; taxes affect those at various income levels differently. Workers need to let the public know that the state’s wealthiest residents aren’t paying their fair share.

As the California Budget Project notes, “Measured as a share of family income, California’s lowest-income families pay the most in taxes.”

Harkey also wrongly argues that California has “the most unfriendly business environment,” in the nation. If Harkey were correct, the state wouldn’t hold the distinction of having one of the world’s largest

YOU’RE INVITED!

8 a.m. Friday, April 15 at Café Calypso with guest speaker Gina Cousineau

may seem expensive at first glance, it is an investment that is long overdue to serve every child in this community. Further, the Courtney’s SandCastle leadership team is raising money to reduce the total playground financial burden to the city. This is a most unique concept whereby volunteer community members are raising money from the private sector to help the city do something that is unique to our entire community.

You, too, can donate to this playground fund by going to www.courtneyssandcastle. com to buy a personalized hand-painted tile, another item in the playground or make a general donation. Or, call 949.481.0116 to obtain more information as to how to help.

THANKS FOR SAVING NORTH BEACH Jerry Collamer, San Clemente

Teachers strike last year at San Clemente High School. Photo by Andrea Swayne

economies. In addition, California spends millions each year on tax breaks for corporations. “For all the hand-wringing by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger about how there’s almost nothing left to cut in the state budget except services to children, the aged and the destitute, hundreds of millions of dollars are spent every year on handouts to business.” LA Times columnist Michael Hiltzik wrote, “That’s despite the lack of evidence that some of these programs keep employers in the state, lure employers from out of state or are cost-effective in any general way.”

If Harkey is serious about fixing the economy, she should spend less time telling teachers to “help themselves as well as their state by stepping up and becoming part of the solution.” As the CUSD strike proved, teachers have been stepping up for years by accepting cuts to their pay and benefits, by continuing to spend their own money on classroom supplies and teaching in increasingly overcrowded classrooms. Indeed, teachers and other workers have made countless sacrifices in the name of the improving the economy. It’s the wealthy few like Diane Harkey and large corporations that have been unwilling to make sacrifices.

Courtney’s SandCastle Good News FOR COMMUNITY Donald Glasgow, San Clemente

Special thanks to recent speakers George Caravahlo and Paul Henry.

Please join us the first and third Friday of every month for our open community forum.

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Much was published recently by a local letter writer criticizing the amazing new Courtney’s SandCastle Universally Accessible City Playground in construction at the all new Vista Hermosa-LaPata sports and aquatic park due to open by the end of this year. May I set some of the record

straight? Perhaps it is warranted.

This is a universally accessible city playground. It will provide a comprehensive array of equipment and interactive features that will be appealing and fun for every child in our community regardless of their abilities. The value of this unique playground will provide amazing play and fun opportunities to every child by fostering diversity awareness, compassion and acceptance. This playground will also allow for disabled parents, including military parents, to actively engage in playground activities with their children.

Quality ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) accessible restrooms on site in this playground are critical to serve the needs of the children and adults who are expected to frequent it, particularly those with disabilities. An off-site restroom 300 to 900 feet away would not have been acceptable to anyone. A restroom facility in an active playground can be one of its most utilized features. All other fields in this sports park will have their own restrooms. It would not have been possible to exclude the restroom from Courtney’s SandCastle playground. The City Council wisely approved this restroom as proposed by city staff.

Additionally, the Courtney’s SandCastle volunteer organizing leadership is in the process of forming the Courtney’s SandCastle Charitable Foundation. Its mission will include fundraising to help maintain the new playground, hopefully add additional universally accessible equipment to older playgrounds within our community and support needed recreation and education programs for all children, including those with special needs.

Finally, while the cost estimate to build this special all-inclusive city playground

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Thank you everyone for saving North Beach. I drove home this a.m., as I do everyday past North Beach Park, that place of voter turmoil. But not anymore. What a lovely sense of relief, knowing it won’t become a supermarket-sized beach bar.

The more I imagined a supermarketsized beach bar at that location on this perfect San Clemente a.m., it made me want to hug every No-on-A voter for protecting San Clemente’s ocean view, beach open space.

Tom Barnes, a North Beach Park advocate, worked tirelessly (along with Charles Mann, Carol Scott, Sam La Sala and literally thousands more) on the NO-on-A campaign to wake up San Clemente that there actually is a park at North Beach with ample beachfront parking.

San Clemente’s moms and their kids, along with Beach Trail hikers, bikers and joggers know what we have at North Beach. They voted their hearts to keep it.

Thank you all.

A few months back, the hardworking San Clemente mom who cuts my hair, reminded me how special North Beach is to her family and friends. She calls North Beach “Mom’s Beach.”

They love everything about it. She said the last thing they wanted was some mega bar crowding them out. (They) said it would ruin North Beach’s low pressure, family friendly beach atmosphere.

Ole Hanson’s original promise to San Clemente: A family friendly beach town with ocean views and beach access for everyone.

The No-on-A victory “redefined” North Beach as: A city park, with public parking at North Beach. A beautiful concept.

During the campaign to preserve North Beach’s family-friendly atmosphere, disparaging remarks flooded San Clemente, accusing North Beach of something it is not: Blighted.

Defining open space as blighted or it’s just dirt and weeds or it’s filled with bums and vagrants is standard fare for those wanting to develop open space.

Through No on A, the value of North Beach—its beach-close proximity —its open-space clarity—its breath of fresh air simplicity lives on. Personally, I will never (Cont. on page 12) www.sanclementetimes.com

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FROM THE MIND OF ZELE S K I

see North Beach in the same way. It is a park with beach-close parking. I will never again take North Beach for granted.

Now is the perfect time to make North Beach Park into an even better beach park with parking. Tom Barnes and his North Beach Park loving colleagues have presented preliminarily plans to City Council to enlarge the park, while keeping its beachclose parking. There are millions of dollars in our beach-parking fund to do just that.

In fact, the beach-parking fund can only be spent at the beach. So it’s ready, set, go to North Beach.

I want to thank all the No-on-A people for waking me up to what could have been lost: Our beach front park at North Beach with beach-close parking.

Thank you, neighbor. You made my day.

A CALL FOR CIVILITY Steve Netherby, San Clemente

Hey, San Clemente, can we settle down now that Measure A is behind us? Stop the name-calling and demonizing? The trouble with labeling opponents on a civic issue with such uncivil epithets as naysayers, liars, elitists, hate-mongers, dirty tricksters, dark clouds and the rest is that those names—beyond being unfair caricatures— are hard to take back. It seems prudent to debate on the merits without savaging the personal reputations of those who see things differently than we do. Opponents in the North Beach debate have worked closely together in common cause in the past and likely will be called upon again to team up to face future challenges.

The Beach Trail was one of those past issues where many of today’s Measure A opponents were allies. The outcomes of that battle, the toll-road saga, Measure C, Ralphs center, and now, Measure A, paint a persuasive, connect-the-dots picture of core values shared by a proven preponderance of voters in our town: 1. We value our beaches and ocean views.

2. We value our open space and parks.

3. We value projects built to scale and reflective of our Village-by-the-Sea character.

4. We value our old, our young and enhancement of quality of life for future generations.

No negatives there. In fact, the history of referenda throughout San Clemente’s history suggests our leaders would be wise to cast these values as the positive north pole steering their compasses—as they seek to navigate our town through the constantly changing landscape of complex, controversial community issues.

A LITTLE LOCAL HISTORY Mike Fitzsimmons, San Clemente

When I was a boy growing up in San Clemente in the early 1950s, I overheard San Clemente Times April 14–20, 2011

my parents talking about a minority of citizens who wanted to keep San Clemente “the way it was.” Their attitude was: “I’ve got my piece of the Spanish Village by the Sea. Let’s restrict any further development.” New people and development came anyway.

When I was a teenager, there were those who opposed the freeway being built. They said it would ruin the town and bring too many new people. The freeway was built and more people came anyway.

When I was a young man serving as a Marine officer at Camp Pendleton and still living in San Clemente, there was a vocal minority who opposed the Nixon Library. They argued that it would increase traffic and bring thousands of new people who would change the way San Clemente was. They managed to cause enough doubt and delay that the presidential library was built in Yorba Linda instead of here. Now, all we can do is read about the interesting cultural events occurring in Yorba Linda.

When I came home after retiring, I soon learned that the same attitude still existed here. A focused, determined minority was opposed to further development. It would destroy “the way San Clemente was.” They stopped the 241 (Toll Road) by arguing it would ruin surfing at Trestles and damage the pristine San Mateo Creek and campground.

When I was a boy the “pristine” San

Mateo Creek was used as a dumping ground for asphalt, concrete, noxious weeds and exotic plants that now strangle the stream. The area now occupied by the state campground was a barren field adjacent to commercial tomato fields. That’s the way it was.

Now, as I enjoy my retirement here, I watch a very similar vocal minority oppose the development of North Beach. They want to preserve San Clemente the way it was. To go back to “the way it was,” we would have to return to a time when Don Juan Forster’s cattle trampled over a barren landscape known as Rancho Deschecos (translated: Wasteland). Or to the town’s origin when Ole Hanson deeded land to the public for development of structures that would enhance the enjoyment of the residents.

Eventually, North Beach will be developed and a bypass freeway will be built though maybe not in my lifetime. I hope the rest of you don’t have to wait another 50 years while a vocal minority try to preserve “the way it was.”

SONGS PRESENTS HUGE DANGERS Ned Madden, San Clemente

As a San Clemente resident, I appreciated your March 24 article “Spotlight on SONGS.” But I think that you missed a significant opportunity to more thoroughly inform the residents of this city about the very serious safety violations that have occurred at the San Onofre plant over the

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years. I have posted this information in the comments section at the end of the online article. But I would still like to share my comments with you because you could have easily referenced some of the problems in the “Concerns Linger” sub-section of your article.

Here is some supplementary information regarding the serious issues of the San Onofre plant’s safety (or lack thereof) record. Just google “San Onofre Plant safety record” and you’ll find pages of stories on the troubled plant. There’s an excerpt from a March 28 report entitled “SoCal Nuclear Plant’s Safety Questioned” from CBS-TV News (http://bit.ly/fJuBL5).

I hope that in any follow-up articles you do that some of this information is included so that we can continue to rely on the SC Times to give us the news coverage of our town that we require. Thank you.

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SCHS puts on performances of Fiddler on the Roof.

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The List

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

thursday

Shimmeezu 7 p.m. Event at Casa Romantica with the eclectic band Shimmeezu that plays a fusion of blue grass, folk, rock and Irish sounds featuring the mandolin, violin, flutes, woodwinds, drums and guitar. Admission $7-$15. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

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Hulaville Open Mic Night 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Hulaville invites musicians, singers and hula dancers to showcase their talents onstage. 2720 Camino Capistrano, San Clemente, 949.369.1905, www.hulavillecafe.com.

Dana Point Coastal Arts Concert Series 7 p.m. Concert with Broadway, opera music and more held at St. Edward’s Church. $12. 33926 Calle La Primavera, Dana Point, 949.542.8361, www.dpcoastalarts.org.

Morning Gardeners 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Volunteer at Los Rios Park and get free lunch at Ramos House Café.

More volunteer days on April 18 and 28. 31661 Los Rios, San Juan Capistrano, 949.606.6386, www.goinnative.net.

Nathan James & Friends 9 p.m. Back-porch blues at BeachFire. No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

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The Cholulas 9:30 p.m.

Live music at Molly Bloom’s.

2391 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.218.0120, www.mollybloomspub.com.

World Malbec Wine Tasting 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m.

San Clemente Wine Company celebrates “International Malbec Week.” Tasting fee is $10 for four wines or try the Premiere Malbec Flight for $20. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

Exchange Wilfax 5:30 p.m. Entertainment at Irons in the Fire. 150 E. Avenida Magdalena, San Clemente, 949.542.3900, www.beachfire.com.

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San Clemente High breathes new life into the much-beloved Broadway musical Fiddler on the Roof. The 2011 Spring Production features a cast of 60, crew of 27 and orchestra of 20 led by student conductor Andre Vleisides. Collin Conway plays the father, Tevye, opposite Maya Erickson in the role of wife Golda. Mitch McDuff animates Lazar Wolf, the widower eagerly searching for a younger bride. The meddling matchmaker is pulled off by Sydney Adams. Kayla Stephens and Cassidy Burns play love-struck daughters Tzeitel and Chava both longing for beaus Motel and Fyedka performed by Nathan Corbett and Max Morris. Lauren Scudder is cast as another daughter Hodel and Scott Pennington plays Perchik, a stranger-turned-love interest. The cast is rounded out with Amy Nordberg and Meghan Cappon as Grandma Tzeitel and Laura Beth St. Clair and Amy Freer share the role of Fruma-Sarah. New York choreographer Tod Kubo designed the show-stopping dances, including the traditional wedding dance and the bottle dance with each performer balancing a bottle on his head. The show runs April 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23 at SCHS Triton Center, 700 Avenida Pico. The box office opens at 6 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m. and curtain at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for seniors and students with ID and $12 for adults.

AIDA 8 p.m. Saddleback College Theatre Arts present Elton John and Time Rice’s story with dancing and singing onstage. $13. 28000 Marguerite Pkwy., Mission Viejo, 949.582.4656, www.saddleback.edu/arts.

Kimo West Slack Key Concert 8 p.m.-10 p.m.

Concert at Hulaville. Tickets $5. 2720 Camino Capistrano, San Clemente, 949.369.1905, www.hulavillecafe.com.

Doubt 8 p.m. New play at Cabrillo Playhouse set in a 1964 Catholic school with both serious subject matter and humor. Shows through May 8. $20. 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente, 949.492.0465, www.cabrilloplayhouse.org.

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

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Japan Quake Tsunami Benefit 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

DOUBLEtruck Magazine hosts a raffle and auction for the people of Sendai affected by the earthquake and tsunami. Bid on $100,000 in goods and services.

Free. The Kona Gallery and Photojournalism Center, 412 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.481.3747, www.thekonagallery.com.

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Spring Wine Fling 12 p.m.-6 p.m. Albertsons’ customer appreciation weekend with games, samples, professional chefs, raffles, wine bottle signings and much more. 989 Avenida Pico, San Clemente, 949.369.5466.

Earth Day San Clemente 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The San Clemente Watershed Task Force presents entertainment, presentations, giveaways and more to celebrate the earth and raise awareness about preservation and protection. Also, bring old cell phones and electronics to help raise money for the SCHS Environmental Club. 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

Spring Boutique & Craft Fair 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

San Clemente Presbyterian Church and Moms of Preschoolers’ shopping event with jewelry, raffles and more.

119 Avenida de la Estrella, San Clemente, 949.375.1011.

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3rd Annual Earth Day Celebration 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Join The Ecology Center to celebrate Earth Day with food, do-it-yourself workshops, raffles, and an organic veggie plant sale. 32701 Alipaz St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.443.4223, www.theecologycenter.org.

Spring Garden & Flower Theme Public Choice Event 10 a.m.-4 p.m. San Clemente Art Association artwork displayed in the SC Art Gallery for the public to view and vote for. Free. 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.492.7175, www.scartgallery.com.

Poetry Slam: Glassless Minds Showcase 7 p.m. A “poetry slam” at Sunshine Brooks Theater featuring an audience-judged competition. 219 N. Coast Hwy., Oceanside, 760.529.9140, www.sunshinebrookstheatre.org.

Dada 8 p.m. Alternative rock/pop band at The Coach House. Tickets $20. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

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Local Sunday Sessions 6 p.m. An evening of music at Cabrillo Playhouse; tonight features local artists Coulin Foulke and Corey Leal. Suggested donation $5. 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente, 949.492.0465, www.cabrilloplayhouse.org.

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Speed Dating 3 p.m. Special event at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www. thecellarsite.com.

NABA Butterfly Walk 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. See what’s fluttering with the North American Butterfly Association on its annual search for butterflies at The Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy. Admission $5-$10. 949.489.9778, www.naba.org, www.theconservancy.org.

San Clemente Farmers Market 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

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

Bo Bice 7 p.m. The American Idol finalist at The Coach House. $20. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, www.bobice.com, www.thecoachhouse.com.

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GETTING OUT (Cont. from page 10) Ukulele Nights 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Bring your ukulele, sing or listen to music at Hulaville. 2720 Camino Capistrano, San Clemente, 949.369.1905, www.hulavillecafe.com Dustin Franks 9 p.m. Live BeachFire. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

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.

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Outdoor Arena Soccer Camp 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Jamie Arroyo holds a spring break soccer camp at Capo Sports Rink for kids ages 7-14 to help them prepare for tryouts and tournaments. Cost $100; includes T-shirt. 2 Via Positiva, San Juan Capistrano, 949.291.2678, www.jasocceracademy.com.

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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.

SC Times Restaurant Spotlight

By Pantea Ommi Mohajer

Fratello’s Italian Family Restaurant 638 Camino De Los Mares, San Clemente, 949.661.5200 Best Known For: Family-style Italian cooking Most Popular Item: New York style pizza In 1998, Joey Madison, who moved to San Clemente from New York, decided to bring a few of those East Coast flavors to his West Coast neighbors. With help from his brother Bobby, they opened Fratello’s Italian Family Restaurant. Fratellos, Italian for brothers, is the perfect name for a place all about family—from the secret family recipes that make up the menu to the friendly service you get from Joey, his mother, wife, sister-in-law and his brother Bobby. “All of my customers are like family,” says Joey. Their signature dish is the Seafood San Clemente, but if you ask Joey what his favorite dish is, he’ll tell you, “I’m a pizza maniac.” Fratello’s will Photo by Heidi Mefferd soon be offering gluten-free pizza and pasta dishes as well. Come with your family for dinner or come alone for lunch. Either way, you’ll feel right at home.

Price Range: $4.95-$22.95 Reservations: Not required Payment: Cash, credit card Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–9:30 a.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.–10:30 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–9 p.m.

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

$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.

Cliff Miller 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Talented musical artist at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

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Trivia Tuesdays 6:30 p.m.

Participate in fun, competitive and educational games with prizes and 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, www.ironsinthefire.biz.

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Women’s Health Seminar 10 a.m.-11 a.m.

For women 50 and older; held at the San Juan Capistrano Community Center. 25925 Camino Del Avion, 949.493.5911, www.sanjuancapistrano.org.

Two-for-One at the Wharf Offered Tuesdays and Wednesdays in April: Dana Wharf has half price on all fishing trips and whale watching. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com Benny on Flamenco Guitar 7 p.m.–11 p.m. Live music at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

Will Heard 9 p.m. Live at BeachFire. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

AT THE MOVIES

By Megan Bianco

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Kids Storytime at the Casa 10 a.m. Casa Romantica hosts storytime for youngsters ages 3-5; free. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, wwwcasaromantica.org.

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Wednesday Tech Time 3 p.m.-5 p.m. Get help with technology of all sorts at the Dana Point Library. 33841 Niguel Road, Dana Point, 949.496.5517, www.ocpl.org.

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.

Elihu 7 p.m.–11 p.m. Live music at The Cellar.

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

Jane Eyre Revisited To some young people, having a book described as classic just means another painful, school-assigned novel to read for a pop quiz. To many other readers and critics, however, something that gets the title “classic” is credited as remaining relevant. And, as time has shown, many classic novels have been given screen adaptations. This spring, Focus Features has released the latest screen attempt at Charlotte Brontë’s gothic tale of Jane Eyre.

Jane Eyre is one of those love stories that has been overly romanticized and glamorized over the decades, when in reality, it’s actually quite depressing. A young orphan, Jane (Mia Wasikowska), lives with her neglectful and cruel aunt (Sally Hawkins) and cousins, until she is sent to an even more oppressive girls’ boarding school. There, she is ridiculed and loses her only friend to typhus. By the time she leaves the school, she finds a new position as the governess of a little French girl, whose guardian is a wealthy man named Mr. Rochester (Michael Fassbender). It doesn’t take long for the brooding, jaded man to warm up to Jane, and later vice versa. But as soon as they reach the point of declaring their love for each other, a dark secret from Rochester’s past re-emerges.

Jamie Bell, Tamzin Merchant and Dame Judi Dench costar alongside Wasikowska in this period piece. Director

wednesday

Dupp Brothers 8 p.m. Live music at The Rib Joint.

34294 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.9500.

Comedy Night 9:30 p.m. Get some laughs at Molly Blooms Irish Bar & Restaurant. 2391 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.218.0120, www.mollybloomspub.com.

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Cary Joji Fukunaga makes his English-speaking film debut here and Tamara Drewe (2010) screenwriter Moira Buffini adapts the novel to movie form. The main criticism that Jane Eyre, the novel, seems to get often, is disbelief Jane would ever see redeeming qualities in Mr. Rochester. He’s not attractive, more critical than kind and doesn’t seem to respect others much.

And yet, on screen portrayed by Fassbender, (to some already miscast because of his good looks) Rochester comes across as somewhat redeemable. Wasikowska, while plain and meek as Jane is supposed to appear, manages to come off strong headed and direct. Out of the 25 film versions of Brontë’s story, there hasn’t been a more well received one since 20th Century Fox’s 1944 feature with Orson Welles and Joan Fontaine. But Fukunaga’s might be the next to contend to it. SC Page 16

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

UPCOMING: THURSDAY, APRIL 21 10th Annual Earth Day Event 9 a.m.-3 p.m. San Juan Capistrano presents a fair at the SJC Community Center to increase public awareness of protecting and preserving the environment; features displays by local groups and much more. 25925 Camino del Avion, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.1171, www.sanjuancapistrano.org. *For our full calendar, visit the “Event Calendar” at www.sanclementetimes.com.

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Historic City Hall on the Market Listing Price Nears $4 million

By Stacie N. Galang San Clemente Times

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ill Ayer Jr., 81, can share countless memories of the building at 101 South El Camino Real now known as Historic City Hall.

“When I was a young boy, my father had his office in the very back of the building near the furnace room,” he said.

His father rented space for his civil engineering business.

The 83-year-old Spanish Colonial Revival building—complete with San Clemente’s signature red-tile roof and white exterior—is on the market for $3.995 million, according to Jim Wynne of Johnston Pacific Commercial Real Estate, who listed the property two weeks ago.

William Ayer Sr. served as San Clemente’s first city engineer and worked closely with founding father Ole Hanson to map out the streets and sections of the burgeoning community, his son said. Incidentally, his mother was Bernice Ayer, the city’s first teacher and namesake at one of the city’s middle schools.

“My mother and father met here in San Clemente and married here,” Bill Ayer Jr. said.

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Historic City Hall on South El Camino Real is for sale. Courtesy photo

Built in 1929, the structure was known as the Easley Building for owner Oscar Easley, a member of the first City Council. The building took shape just before the Great Depression.

The building was designed by architect Virgil West-

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brook of Santa Barbara who was also responsible the Ole Hanson Beach Club, according to Wynne.

The younger Ayer would later have his own civil engineering office, Southcoast Engineering, in the structure and eventually become a part owner of the property.

“I had a one-third interest,” said Bill Ayer Jr. who bought the property from Bank of America when it moved to larger offices down the street. “We had trouble getting tenants in those days.”

Ayer would later sell to Leo Fessenden who owned House of Music and moved his store into the building. In February 1983, the building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Today, it’s a fixture of the downtown.

“You can’t help but see it,” Bill Ayer Jr. said. “You’d run straight into if you went ahead.”

While the building today has the words “Historic City Hall” up in gold lettering, Bill Ayer Jr. said it was never truly a City Hall. He did, however, think the city clerk and tax collector may have had offices there for a time.

The 9,845-square-foot building has 22 offices and some with ocean views. Wynne said this week he has received calls about the listing but has had no offers yet.

“My hunch is that the likely buyer for the building will be a citizen of San Clemente who has an appreciation for the historical aspects of the building who desires a highly identifiable and well known location for his or her business, within walking distance to all of the amenities that Downtown San Clemente has to offer,” he said by email. SC

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San Clemente Watershed Task Force Names Blue Water Business Award Winners Five singled out for conservation, environmental work

By Stacie N. Galang San Clemente Times

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or their environmental efforts, five businesses in San Clemente received the Blue Water Business Award this week from the San Clemente Watershed Task Force.

BeachFire Bar and Grill, Hampton Inn and Suites, Holiday Inn Express, LaRocco’s Pizzeria and Regenesis took home the wave-shaped trophies this year from the citizens group that has been organizing Earth Day San Clemente since 2004.

“We’re just honored,” said Suzi Rosen, district technical manager for Regenesis.

“We’re happy to be part of the community and be recognized.”

A formal awards ceremony is scheduled for Saturday’s Earth Day San Clemente at the Community Center. The task force honored the businesses at their pre-event party Tuesday at LaRocco’s.

The seventh annual Earth Day San Clemente will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and draws between 1,500 to 2,000 people every year, said Nanci Mavar, task force vice president. The Earth Day celebration will bring dozens of attractions, exhibits and

This year’s winners of the Blue Water Business Awards were honored Tuesday at a pre-event party for Earth Day San Clemente. From left is Suzi Rosen of Regenesis, Donia Moore of the Hampton Inn and Suites, Kathy Weiss of the Holiday Inn Express and LaRocco’s owners Paul and Denise Sellers. Photo by Stacie N. Galang

vendors for every age group, she said.

A hit at last year’s event, the minitide pool and watershed model will be returning again, Mavar said. Guests can also bring old cell phones and electronics

to help raise money for San Clemente High’s Environmental Club.

The task force has also organized a beach clean-up from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with signups at the pier.

Organization volunteers don’t just pick up trash once a year. They collect discarded items from San Clemente’s three miles of beaches and tally the number. In 2010, for example, the volunteers counted 86,657 pieces of foam alone, according to Colleen Canfield who heads up the task force’s Adopt-a-Beach program.

The proliferation of foam on beaches was one of the reasons LaRocco’s owners, Paul and Denise Seller, did away with the product when they took over the El Camino Real business in February 2009.

The couple also created an in-house recycling system and reworked the restaurant’s plumbing to ensure no contaminants were getting into the sewer system, both helped them earn them their accolades this week.

Donia Moore, the sales manager for Hampton Inn and Suites in San Clemente Beach, said parent company Hilton has spearheaded green efforts like banning polystyrene, creating recycling programs and using biodegradable cleaning solutions.

“We were pleasantly surprised,” she said of the Blue Water Award. SC

Earth Day at Panhe Highlights Local Area Exhibits, performances by Native Americans, U.S. Marines and local schools Special to San Clemente Times

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arth Day will be celebrated on Sunday, April 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in a very special place in the San Clemente area. The San Mateo Campgrounds at San Clemente State Park will be the site of an Earth Day event that will include Native American singers, dancers, speakers, storytelling, basketry demonstration, native plants demonstrations, native foods, guided walks and children’s games.

Booths will feature military history, rare indigenous snakes and animals, native shell jewelry, Monarch butterflies and many educational displays. Several local schools will be participating and some will even be playing music.

“The Acjachemen/Juaneño tribe lived in the San Mateo creek bed for thousands of years,” says Rebecca Robles, a member of the Juaneño Band of Mission Indians who can trace her ancestry to the Panhe site. “The site was selected for Earth Day because this former historic village continues to be a sacred ceremonial site even today.”

It is also the site of a U.S. Marines base, a rare Southern California watershed and

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the inland entrance to the San Onofre State Park.

“This area is so rich in historical lore and environmental diversity,” says Jim Kempton, president of the San Onofre Foundation, which is helping sponsor the event. “It’s the historical home of the O’Neill Ranch, the Camp Pendleton Marine Base, the San Onofre Surf Club and one of the few surviving deltas in the region. And, of course, it includes the waves at Trestles, which are considered the Yosemite of the surfing world.”

Transportation will be provided courtesy of the San Onofre Foundation from Concordia Elementary School to the event site. Members of the Foundation will give talks on the bus on the way to the event. The Foundation is supplying a special bus to bring school children of Camp Pendleton Marines who are on overseas duty. Admission is free to the public.

“Our mission is to provide education, protection and preservation for the California State Parks at San Onofre and San Clemente State Beaches,” says Steve Long who helped found the organization and serves as its visionary advisor. “We have a treasure here. Earth Day seems

Booths and exhibits are set up during the Earth Day celebration organized by the San Onofre Foundation. Courtesy photo

like the ideal date to bring attention to this wonderful park and all it has to offer.”

For more information, contact Rebecca Robles at rebrobles1@gmail.com or San Onofre Foundation at 949.366.8599 or admin@sanofoundation.org or visit www.sanofoundation.org. SC

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DIRECTIONS Park at Concordia Elementary School (3120 Avenida del Presidente, San Clemente) and catch the free shuttle to San Mateo Campground. From the North: Exit I-5 South at Avenida Calafia. Left onto Avenida del Presidente. Right at traffic light. From the South: Exit I-5 North at Cristianitos Road.

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EDUCATION Tutoring Service Learning Unlimited provides tutoring programs to meet the specific needs of each student. Qualified Specialists in Special Education offer a multimedia approach to enhance learned concepts. Contact Judy Freund at 949-547-2171 to book a consultation.

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GARAGE SALES Garage Sales Several Community-Wide Garage Sales in San Clemente on Saturday, April 16, 2011 7am-1pm. From cross streets Camino Vera Cruz/Camino de los Mares, travel 300 yards S to Riachuelo & immediate N into Casablanca Condominium Association. Bikes, gym eqpt, furniture, splys for crafts-gift baskets, school-office.

KWCares hosts Rummage Sale to benefit Japan earthquake victims! KW CARES hosts a RUMMAGE SALE on April 30, 2011 to raise money for Japan earthquake victims. We need items donated!

We are accepting anything that we can sale! (No junk please!) Items may be dropped off at Keller Williams Realty 111 Via Pico Plaza, San Clemente, CA 92672 Friday 4/29 evening or Saturday 4/30 morning. Please contact Lacy at (949) 812-2974 for more details.

PLEASE SUPPORT THIS EVENT IF YOU CAN! GARAGE SALE Annual multi-family Cepa Uno cul-de-sac sale. On Saturday, April 16, 2011 from 7 am- 1 pm. From cross streets Camino de los Mares/Diamante. Reap the rewards of obsessive shoppers and Savers.

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OTHER INTERESTING STUFF Spring Boutique & Craft Fair San Clemente Presbyterian Church and Mothers of PreSchoolers (MOPS) Spring Boutique & Craft Fair Saturday, April 16 9 AM – 3 PM at San Clemente Presbyterian Church: 119 Ave De La Estrella San Clemente. Easter Bunny Pictures from 9:30-12:30PM. This program is open to the community. The boutique is open to all hand crafters, vendors and importers. We will have various vendors from jewelry, baby clothes, plants, art, home decor, clothing as well as, a bake sale, silent raffles, food from Tina & Vince’s Deli, and Easter Bunny photos starting at $10!

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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

CHIROPRACTORS

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

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

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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 B Construction

949.481.8444 Leslie Lowe - Guitar, Bass & Drums 949.292.5019 BABY & CHILDREN’S GEAR HOME IMPROVEMENT 1046 Calle Recodo, Ste. I, www.bconstruction.net leslielowe82@gmail.com Custom Carpentry, Concrete Framing & Finish OC Tykes

949.429.1714 The Cooper Company General Contractor Janet Poth - Violin & Viola 949.922.6388 License #B 638754, 949.361.2538 Ike Soffes

949.363.3087 413 Calle Pueblo, janpoth@aol.com 201 N. El Camino Real, www.octykes.com www.biffcooperconstruction.com Bankruptcy Attorneys Dunham Construction, Inc. 949.492.7100 HOME LOANS OFFICE FURNITURE License #450880, www.dunhamconstruction.net Coldwell Banker Home Loans - 949.307.7982 The Gibbs Law Firm, APC 949.492.3350 South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 Hutton Construction 949.492.2808 nmls#261832. Tom Fashing, Mortgage Advisor, 110 E Avenida Palizada, Ste. 201, www.gibbslaw.com 109 Calle de los Molinos, www.brucehuttonconstruction.com tom.fashing@mortgagefamily.com www.southcoastfurniture.com

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

Beauty Supply

Del Mar Beauty Supply 150 Avenida Del Mar, Ste D, www.delmarbeauty.com

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

BOOKS Village Book Exchange 99 Avenida Serra

COSMETICS

949.492.8180

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COLLEGE LACROSSE

Dolphins vs. Tritons, San Clemente High April 15, 3:15 p.m.

The Tritons are looking to right the ship after a tumultuous stretch of South Coast League games this season.

Info: www.sctritons.com

BOYS TENNIS

BOYS VOLLEYBALL

BASEBALL

Concordia vs.

St. Mary’s, Dana Hills High April 17, 1 p.m.

Dolphins vs.

Tritons, San Clemente High April 19, 3 p.m.

Cougars vs.

Tritons, San Clemente High April 19, 6:15 p.m.

Red Sox vs. Angels, Angel Stadium April 21, 7:05 p.m.

Collegiate men’s lacrosse players collide on the field at Dana Hills High as St. Mary’s and Concordia square off for a Sunday game.

Hoping to gain an edge over a young Dolphins squad, the Tritons hit the court with plenty to prove in this one.

With a gamut of South Coast League games still to roll through, San Clemente is staying focused one match at a time.

Info: www.sctritons.com

Info: www.sctrtions.com

Triton Report

BOYS AND GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD • On March 31, both levels com-

By David Zimmerle

BASEBALL • The Tritons (0-4 SCL, 10-7)

San Clemente Times April 14–20, 2011

Info: www.losangeles.angels. mlb.com

Info: www.dhhs.net

S a n C le m e n te

have hit a skid of losses in its South Coast League games as of late. San Clemente was edged 5-4 following a showdown at home with Tesoro on March 30. Despite storming back from a two-run deficit to tie the game 4-4 in the sixth inning, the Tritons were cut down in the top of the 10th after Tesoro got the go-ahead run. Mike Erb went 4-for-5 with a double and one RBI, while Adam Anawalt, Christian Knauer and Jesus Saldana each went 2-for-4. Knauer led with two runs scored while Saldana also finished with one RBI. Geordie Ellis finished with a solo home run in the loss. Anawalt went six innings on the mound giving up four runs off seven hits.

San Clemente then took on El Toro April 1 with the Chargers claiming a 1-0 victory at home in Lake Forest. This one went scoreless for seven straight innings before El Toro’s Dan James hit a walk-off home run in the bottom of the eighth inning. Braden Riddle took the loss from the mound following a brilliant performance through seven full innings.

The team then played through the Anaheim Lions Tournament April 2-6. The Tritons steamrolled through an entire series of games beating Orange 12-7, Mira Costa 8-5, Redondo Union 8-3 and Greeley West 7-3 before closing out the tourney with a 4-1 loss to Pacifica on April 6.

The boys then reconvened for league play on Monday, April 11 and went on to lose 5-4 in another heartbreaker to Capo Valley.

The Tritons were down 4-1 heading into the top of the seventh inning before sparking a three-run rally to tie the game and send it into extra innings. However, the Cougars put the finishing touches on this one with a game-winning run in the bottom of the eighth inning. San Clemente next faced Dana Hills on Wednesday April 13. Next 7 days:

Your LA Angels of Anaheim are set for an early season test as the Boston Red Sox head to town for a four-game series.

From left: Ali Palmer, Sara Kebede, Kaitlyn Harrison and Molly Mann. Courtesy of Gayle Kebede

April 15 vs. *Dana Hills, 3:15 p.m.; April 16 at Foothill/OC Tourney, 11 a.m.

SCL, 8-6-2) got its first South Coast League win of the season on March 29 beating Capo Valley on the road 7-5.

Kailey McCasland led with four doubles on the day and one triple as well, with Summer Seacrest taking the win from the circle. The girls then went on to beat Tesoro 4-3 on March 31 as Seacrest led with singles on the day.

San Clemente also participated in the Woodbridge Tournament April 2,4, 6 and 9. The Lady Tritons fared well throughout beating North Torrance 8-3, Mission Hills 4-3 and Woodbridge 5-4 before losing 10-1 to Pacifica, 4-1 to M.L. King and 6-2 to La Habra in the third-place game on the final day of tourney play.

The team went on to face San Juan Hills on Tuesday, April 12 before facing Dana Hills on the road Thursday, April 14. Next 7 days: N/A

home game to league-leading El Toro, losing 12-5 to the Chargers in the stunner on April 1. Leading the Tritons in scoring was Max Satossky with a pair of goals, while Peyton Garrett, Jonathan Kassity and Lucas Anderson each added a goal.

Stone Sims and Charlie Satossky had assists. Camen Piho led the Tritons with five ground balls and two takeaways.

In the win against the Dolphins, Garrett led with four goals, followed by Bennett Jonas and Kassity who each had three goals and one assist. Aaron Self also had a hat trick with three goals, and Piho had three assists. Rounding out the scoring was Max Satossky and Robbie Burns (one goal, one assist each) while Bret Miller, Charlie Satossky, Trevor Forsyth and Brennan O’Toole each had a goal. Aaron Self won 18 of 22 faceoffs.

In a pair of non-league games, the Tritons waxed Cate in a 15-5 win on April 6 before cruising past Thacher 9-3 on April 7. Next 7 days: April 15 at *Tesoro, 5:30 p.m.; April 19 at Great Oak, 6 p.m.

BOYS LACROSSE • After blasting

GIRLS LACROSSE • The Lady

SOFTBALL • The Lady Tritons (1-0

Dana Hills 19-3 on March 29, the Tritons (3-2 SCL, -74) dropped an important

Tritons resume play against Tesoro on Thursday, April 14. Next 7 days: N/A

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peted against San Juan Hills. In a 95-36 win for the girls team, Amelia Claud, Triston Brown, Coley Page and Ally Lynn opened the meet with a new school record in the 4x100m relay with a time of 49.31. Lynn, a freshman, won both the 100 and 200, while Claud (senior) also won the 400 race. Senior Ali Palmer won the 2-mile, freshman Melissa Eisele won the 1-mile and sophomore Sara Kebede won the 800 races. Senior Emma Hutchinson won both the shot put and discus throws. Sophomore Samantha Gruzdis won the triple jump, while junior Christina Bagan easily won the pole vault with a clearance of 9’6”.

At the Arcadia Invite last weekend, the team of Molly Mann (1200), Kaitlyn Harrison (400), Sara Kebede (800) and Ali Palmer (1600) finished second out of 21 teams in the open distance medley relay.

Both levels took on Tesoro Thursday, April 14. Next 7 days: April 21 at *Capo Valley, 2:45

BOYS AND GIRLS SWIMMING •

After taking on Trabuco Hills March 31 (boys lost 86-84, girls lost 112-58) both levels faced Aliso Niguel on Tuesday, April 12. Next 7 days: N/A

BOYS GOLF • The Tritons (0-3 SCL, 0-7) lost to Tesoro 204-216 on March 31, and then finally resumed play against El Toro April 12 and 14. Next 7 days: April 19 vs.

Capo Valley at Marbella CC, 2:30 p.m.; April 21 vs. Capo Valley at Talega, 3 p.m.

BOYS TENNIS • After facing off against

Capo Valley on March 31, the Tritons resumed play against Trabuco Hills on April 14. Next 7 days: April 19 vs. *Dana Hills, 3 p.m.; April 21 at *Aliso Niguel, 3 p.m.

BOYS VOLLEYBALL • Following a 3-0

loss to Mission Viejo on March 31, San Clemente (2-1 SCL, 11-4) finally hit the court in a match against Dana Hills on April 12 before playing Laguna Hills on April 14. Next 7 days: April 19 vs. Capo Valley, 6:15 p.m. www.sanclementetimes.com

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GOLF Benefit Golf Tournament slated for June The Friends of San Clemente Beaches, Parks and Recreation Foundation will hold the first annual Benefit Golf Tournament on Friday, June 17 at the San Clemente Municipal Golf Course. Registration and a putting contest will go from 11 a.m. to 12 :15 p.m. with a shotgun start slated for 12:30 p.m. Format is a four-person scramble. A dinner and awards ceremony will also be held at 5:30 p.m. Prize holes include Closest to the Pin (No. 2), Longest Drive (in the fairway, No. 5), Closest to the Pin (No. 9), “Beat the Pro” (No. 9), Closest to the Pin (No. 13), Closest to the Pin (No. 15) and Closest Second Shot (No. 16). Tournament chairmen are Dick Veale and John Dorey. The Tournament Committee is comprised of Joe Anderson, Jim Nielsen, George Carvalho, Rory Oldham, Sharon Heider, Bill Thomas, Steve Krause and Peggy Vance. Multiple sponsors are welcome.

Register online at www.sanclementeparksfoundation.org. For reservations and for more information, call 949.276.8866.

SKATEBOARDING

Paulo Guillobel (center) took first at the Pan American Championship. Courtesy photo

Guillobel, company finish with medals at Pan American Championship San Clemente’s Paulo Guillobel and the rest of his team brought home more than five medals from the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Pan American Championship hosted March 25-26 at University of California Irivine.

Guillobel, the owner and head instructor of Guillobel Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu San Clemente, repeated his performance last year when he also took first place. In his career, Guillobel has earned more than seven Pan American medals, four of which were gold. For more information, call 949.366.2107.

BASKETBALL Show Time slams opponent in finals win The City of San Clemente Recreation Department’s men’s basketball league concluded its winter season recently. Show Time went on to defeat Not Old Yet in the finals held at the Boys & Girls Club of the South Coast Area. It was a defensive battle and a low-scoring game until Nick Zaccaro got the hot hand in the second half, hitting two big three-point shots to fuel Show Time’s late run.

Men’s Rec League team Show Time took the season title.

The next season of organized Courtesy photo basketball is set to begin on May 15. Deadline for applications is Friday, May 6 at 5 p.m. All games are played at the San Clemente Boys & Girls Club Gym Sunday evenings from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Monday to Thursday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Teams must supply their own jerseys with numbering. Cost is $375 per team and $25 cash per team for referee fees. A late fee of $25 will be assessed to each team should they register after the May 6 deadline. Those who do not have a team will be placed on an individual list that will be emailed out to everyone on the list once enough players have signed up. It will be the responsibility of one of the players on each team to organize and manage the team, collect league fees and pay the officials at the games. For more information, contact recreation specialist Nate Moser at mosern@san-clemente.org.

San Clemente Times April 14–20, 2011

Maloof Skateboarding announces shoe drive to benefit South Africa Maloof Skateboarding, which produces The Maloof Money Cup presented by Vans, recently announced it would begin a shoe drive to benefit youth in South Africa. The Maloof Skate & Donate program will collect gently used or new shoes and skateboards through collection barrels in retail shops across Southern California. The donated items will be distributed to children and youth across South Africa, leading up to the first-ever world skateboarding championships in Kimberley, South Africa September Jacks Surfboards in Dana Point is one of several 30 through October 2. retail stores accepting shoe donations for South “When I visited South Africa last year, Africa. Courtesy photo I learned about an amazing 6-year-old named Msho who was skateboarding barefoot,” said Joe Maloof, creator of Maloof Money Cup and owner of the NBA’s Sacramento Kings and the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. “It really touched all of us. We started a global initiative in December to promote skateboarding across the world as a positive, healthy activity and to make a difference in the communities where we host our contests. This is just the first small step, but one that can make a huge difference in the lives of these kids. We’d like to thank our partner, Vans, for donating 1,000 pairs of new shoes to support this program, and we invite everyone to help change lives by donating their gently used shoes at one of our partner retailers.”

“Skate & Donate” bins will be set up at the following Southern California retail stores: Active Ride Shop, CCS, ET Surf, Identity Board Shop, Jack’s Girls, Jack’s Surfboards, Long Beach Skate, Nine Star, South Bay Skates, Surf Concepts, United Board Shop, Utility, Val Surf and ZJ Boarding House.

“All of us at Vans are extremely excited to be able to work alongside the Maloofs and the Maloof Money Cup this summer to bring world-class skateboarding to new regions like South Africa,” said Vans Vice President Steve Van Doren. “Vans is pleased to be able to help out with the Skate & Donate program and help kids in need across South Africa.”

For more information on the Skate & Donate shoe drive and for a complete list of stores and locations, visit www.maloofmoneycup.com.

Maloof Skateboarding (www.maloofskateboarding.com) produces the Maloof Money Cup. Presented by Vans, the Maloof Money Cup is considered one of the premiere showcases for amateur and professional skateboarding. The Maloof Money Cup hosted two events last year, one in Orange County and expanded to Queens, N.Y., building a world-class skate park that was donated to the community after the contest. In 2011, the Maloof Money Cup returns to Queens June 4-5 and expands to a new, third American city before traveling across the globe for the first-ever Maloof Money Cup World Skateboarding Championships in South Africa.

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Grom of the WEEK Wyatt Brady Age: 16, San Clemente High School Wyatt Brady finished off the Western Surfing Association (WSA) Gatorade Championship Tour regular season in style, winning the Boys U18 shortboard competition at Salt Creek Beach in Dana Point earlier this month. His win saw him finish the season ranked No. 5 in his division.

Wyatt is finishing up his first year on the San Clemente High surf team and says that he has loved having the opportunity to surf every morning before school. He says he definitely wants to go on to college, but he has Wyatt Brady. Photo by Andrea Swayne yet to make any decisions regarding his future course of study or university. “As long as my college is on the coast near some good waves, I’ll be happy,” he said. Wyatt is anxiously awaiting summer break for a couple of exciting reasons. Not only will he be getting his driver’s license but he has a surf trip to Maui planned. He went on to say that he’s on a mission this summer to find a standing wave somewhere in a river in an exotic location. For now, he is practicing with his team and preparing for the upcoming WSA West Coast Championships in May at San Onofre’s Church Beach. “Church is one of my favorite waves to surf around here, because it has such nice shape,” he said. “I’m really looking forward to the Championships.” —Andrea Swayne

Ultimate Times Three

BOARD SHORTS

Chad Shetler wins Ultimate Boarder Championship for the third year in a row

By Andrea Swayne San Clemente Times

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apistrano Beach’s Chad Shetler has once again proven he is the ultimate board sports athlete by claiming victory at the 2011 Ultimate Boarder, surf, skate and snowboard contest for the third straight year.

Shetler bested the competition at this year’s event, which ran from April 1 through 9 at Mammoth Mountain Resort and Seaside Reef in Cardiff, beating some of the best crossover action sports athletes in the world. For his efforts, he took home $25,000 of the total $50,000 prize purse.

“This year, we saw the toughest crop of contenders of the past four years of competition,” said Ultimate Boarder founder Tim Hoover. “To just be ‘good’ at one of these sports takes balance, strength and endurance. But to excel in all three at this high level is, in my mind, truly one of the greatest feats in sports.”

Shetler agreed with Hoover, but only in that this year he faced the toughest lineup of talent since he’s been in the event.

“I’m super stoked to win for the third year. It was very tough—a lot of new highlevel competitors,” said Shetler. “We also had weather to deal with—storms in both Mammoth and Cardiff—making it even more challenging. It cleared up for the skate finals though. We had perfect weather, a perfect ramp and everything came together to top off an amazing year for me.”

Hoover said that since creating the event it has been his great hope that competitors make inroads toward gaining the same level of respect as the athletes of Ironman and other world-class triathlons receive.

“The key thing for me is making sure the general public appreciates just how difficult being the ultimate boarder really is,” said Hoover. “The mere fact that there is one individual who can conquer three board sports at this level is just amazing. Chad is San Clemente Times April 14–20, 2011

Three-time champ Chad Shetler performs in the skate portion of Ultimate Boarder competition.

Courtesy of UB Entertainment, LLC/Dan Levy

Surf ForecasT

not a big ego guy. He doesn’t go around tooting his own horn. He just shows up every year, well-trained and determined to win. His incredible talent and athleticism makes me very honored to award him the championship.”

Shetler, true to his humble demeanor, quickly turned the conversation away from his victory, determined to share positive words about both Ultimate Boarder and its creator, Hoover.

“Big props go out to Tim [Hoover] for all of his hard work and dedication in creating and running this event. It keeps getting better every year.”

When asked if he plans to return again next year to defend his title, Shetler had only two words. “Of course.”

Log on to www.sanclementetimes.com for full results including team, individual and kids team standings. More information, photos and athlete bios can be found online at www.ultimateboarder.com. SC

Water temp: 56-60˚F Water visibility and conditions: San Clemente: 8-10’ Poor; Catalina: 8-14’ Poor Remarks: A small combo of Northwest windswell and South-Southwest groundswell prevails Thursday and into the weekend, easing slightly

by Saturday. Surge is light-moderate and visibility is generally low, making for poor diving conditions.

Short range: A small, occasionally fun zone, combo of Northwest windswell and SouthSouthwest swell prevails on Thursday and Friday good for 2-3’+(knee-chest high) surf at better breaks. Top exposures see a few slightly larger peaks around the correct tides. Shape is broken up at the beach breaks with conditions clean in the mornings.

Long range: A fun, small scale combo of Northwest windswell and South-Southwest swell is on offer over the weekend. Better exposed breaks are good for 2-3’+(knee-chest high) surf on Saturday and Sunday with light morning winds.

Stay tuned to Surfline.com for updates.

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Greg Long Chosen as SIMA Waterman of the Year Congratulations to San Clemente-based big wave surfer Greg Long who will be honored as Waterman of the Year at the Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) Waterman’s Weekend in August.

A SIMA press release noted that Long is often referred to as the best young big wave surfer in the world. His other listed accolades include winning the 2003 Red Bull Big Wave Africa, the 2008 Mavericks Surf Contest and the 2009 Quiksilver Eddia Aikau at Waimea Bay. Long also has more Billabong XXL Global Big Wave awards than any other surfer and has been featured in national publications such as Outside, Men’s Fitness and Sports Illustrated.

When not on the hunt for big waves, Long is an active participant in the community by giving motivational presentations to youth and community groups and through participation in environmental organizations like Surfrider Foundation, San Onofre Foundation, Save the Waves, Wildcoast and more.

SCHS Alumni Surf Contest The San Clemente High School surf team will be hosting an alumni contest at T Street, May 11 from 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Former team members who would like to participate should RSVP to Coach John Dowell at jwdowell@capousd.org.

SUP Cleanup Sweep at Harbor The Standup Paddle Alliance will hold its ‘Spring Sweep’ harbor cleanup April 17 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Dana Point Harbor. A potluck will follow. In their effort to have a positive effect on our environment, the group will paddle the harbor, picking up floating debris, as well as trash along the shore and docks. All are welcome to participate. For more information, log on to www.standuppaddlealliance.com or email info@standuppaddlealliance.com.

UPCOMING EVENTS April 23-24: NSSA Southwest Conference Open Event No. 10, Oceanside, Jetty May 7-8: NSSA Southwest Conference Explorer Event No. 9, San Diego, Pacific Beach Pier May 14-15: WSA Gatorade Hoppy Swarts Memorial West Coast Championship, San Onofre, Church Beach

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