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San Clemente Decides to ‘Pay to Play’ Council decides ‘ransom’ for redevelopment agency is worth the cost E Y E O N S C / PAG E 6

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Casa Romantica is one of the projects the city paid for using redevelopment money.

Photo by Stacie N. Galang

Free Immunization Clinic Planned for Students

Fiesta Features Fun and Food for Families

SC All Stars In Record Book, but not World Series

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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO Cowboys & Indians magazine has included the Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo in its annual “Best of the West” issue. The June issue lists the RMV Rodeo as one of “11 Rodeos Worth the Drive.” That puts the San Juan Capistrano event, on August 27 and 28 this year, in league with Cheyenne Frontier Days in Wyoming, Calgary Stampede in Alberta and even the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. The Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo was launched 11 years ago by Gilbert Aguirre, the head cowboy at Rancho Mission Viejo, and Tony Moiso, president of Rancho Mission Viejo. The event is sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboy’s Association, and its payout of more than $200,000 make it popular among the nation’s top cowboys. The Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo has donated $1 million to charities.

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DANA POINT The California Lottery on Friday announced that a lucky ticket worth $627,280 was sold at the Circle K store at 33541 Del Obispo in Dana Point. The ticket buyer matched five out of six numbers—42, 24, 28, 6 and 33, missing only the Mega number 19—in the August 5 drawing.

MEGA Millions is part of a 41-state game. One ticket sold in Ohio matched all six numbers for a jackpot of $99 million. As of the morning of August 9, the winner had yet to claim their prize said California Lottery Spokesman Alex Traverso. Winners have 180 days from the draw date to claim their prize. The largest MEGA Millions jackpot in California was drawn on November 15, 2005. The one winning ticket was worth $315 million.

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… Getting Shots Before School Starts?

THE LATEST: A free area vaccine clinic scheduled for Saturday, August 27, is the latest effort to ensure all students in middle and high school receive their required immunization shots prior to the start of classes.

The clinic will offer 3,000 pertussiswhooping cough booster shots, often referred to as TDAP, on a first-come, firstserved basis to students under the age of 18. The event is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the San Clemente High School gymnasium at 700 Avenida Pico. A parent or legal guardian must accompany the child and sign a consent form. Navy corpsman will be on hand to administer the shots.

The California Department of Public Heath imposed the requirement for this school year in response to an influx of pertussis cases in 2010. Pertussis or whooping cough “is a highly contagious bacterial illness spread by coughs and sneezes,” according to the state.

“People sick with pertussis have severe coughing attacks that can last for months,” the state’s website said.

Vaccination is considered the best defense against the illness but immunity wears off, the state’s website said.

Capistrano Unified School District is working with a number of local hospitals, agencies and school groups to provide the immunization shots, said Trudy Podobas, the San Clemente family mentor for the Council of Parent-Teacher-Student Associations.

At the doctor’s office, immunization shots can cost as much as $50 per student and for families with multiple children the expense can be great, Podobas said.

“We represent all children and want to make sure all children have access to this immunization now required by the state,” San Clemente Times August 11–17, 2011

she said. “We want to make sure every child has access to that.”

Podobas praised the district for securing the free shots. The PTSAs have also coordinated vendors to make food available for purchase to those waiting to receive their shots.

WHAT’S NEXT: Local groups are working to raise awareness about the vaccine clinic.

Podobas said PTAs will have posters up at all schools when parents pick up registration packets this week. When parents return to register their children later this month, a school nurse or health technician will be on hand to offer input, especially to those who have not submitted their proof of immunization.

FIND OUT MORE: To learn more about the requirement and the August 27 clinic, visit the San Clemente High website at www. sctritons.com. —SNG

city in Orange County Superior Court lost their bid to stop the project last month, according to court documents.

Three neighbors have now issued objections to the project with the Coastal Commission. Two of the letters of opposition say the project doesn’t conform to the city’s plan for the Pier Bowl. The third letter raises concerns about area parking and the project’s impact on it.

WHAT’S NEXT: The Coastal Commission was expected to vote on the project yesterday after deadline. The commission could approve the project or modify it, according to Associate City Planner Cliff Jones. If the modifications are substantial, the project would return to the City Council for approval, he said.

FIND OUT MORE: Visit www.sanclementetimes.com for updates. —SNG

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… a Proposed Project in the Pier Bowl?

THE LATEST: A three-story, mixed used building proposed for the Pier Bowl went before the Coastal Commission for approval this week.

The proposed project at 614 Avenida Victoria is currently a vacant lot on a 3,200-square foot slope. The property is owned Jeanne Harris and Cheryl and John Pitt. The building is designed in Spanish revival architecture and would include 800 square feet of commercial space, 4,769square-foot of living space and another 1,660-square feet of outdoor space.

The project was originally designed taller but after it was rejected by the city, the owners returned with the revised version now under consideration by the Coastal Commission.

A group of neighbors who had sued the

… a SONGS Open House?

THE LATEST: An open house for San Onofre Nuclear Generation Station is planned for Monday, August 15 by plant owner Southern California Edison.

The event will be an interactive exhibit from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the San Clemente Community Center at 100 North Calle Seville. The public is invited to this free event and refreshments will be served.

Attendees can expect to learn about how the nuclear power plant works, emergency planning and security measures at the facility and updated information about the ongoing steam generator replacement project, according to a flier from Edison.

Environmental activities, community partnerships and information about careers at SONGS will also be discussed.

SONGS Community Outreach Manager Chris Abel said the open house is the third

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offered by Edison in the last year. The utility company hosted its first at San Clemente High School last August and most recently at Oceanside High School in March. Food and arts and crafts, like face painting, for children, are offered to those who attend.

WHAT’S NEXT: The outreach manager said the format of the event and the materials presented will be largely the same as past events. However, Edison senior staff will be on hand to answer questions, especially in light of recent concerns about the nuclear disaster at Fukushima.

“We understand there are questions about seismic activity and tsunamis that weren’t there before,” he said. “That’s definitely something we’re willing to talk about.”

About 200 people attended each of the past open houses, Abel said. About 50 Edison employees will staff seven booths for the three-hour open house.

Since 9/11, the plant has been closed off for public tours. Abel said the open houses are a way to “bring the plant to the public.”

FIND OUT MORE: For more information about the open house, visit www.songscommunity.com or call Abel at 949.368.3319.

—Andrea Swayne and SNG

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… Sports Team Partnerships at Parks?

THE LATEST: A revised plan for use of playing fields and the partners who assign playing time was approved this week by the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission.

The plan creates a process for sports organizations to apply to be what’s called a partner. Partners must meet nine requirements such as being registered as a nonprofit and not be subject to a pending (Cont. on page 5) www.sanclementetimes.com

Eye on SC (Cont. from page 3) investigation by local, state or federal officials. Partners can also qualify by operating in the city at the senior level for at least five years with 90 percent of its participants residing in San Clemente or junior level that includes 75 percent of residents.

The plan also called for field user fees based on a tier system rather than the flat rate.

The policy will affect about 15 different sports that use city fields. The city has teams for everything from girls softball and soccer to lacrosse and adult rugby.

The four organizations designated as partners to assign fields are American Youth Soccer Organization or AYSO, girls softball, Little League and Pop Warner Football. Partners will now need to reapply annually.

The process to look at the partnerships began after Dan Foy of Elite Soccer approached the Beaches, Parks and Recreation to apply as a partner. Elite Soccer requested partnership in January 2010, but was eventually denied in March of that year.

Commissioners Eric Swartz and Steve Streger headed a year-long process to oversee the updated policy.

Sam Masotto, president of the San Clemente Little League, said he was fine with the policy changes. He described the changes as the commission’s way of making the process for field assignments more formal.

“We’re a provider group,” he said of his organization that has 1,200 participants. “ I love the whole word ‘partner.’ We do partner with the city.”

Ultimately, Masotto hopes the city maintains its fee system as is.

WHAT’S NEXT: The policy now goes to the City Council for approval, according to Parks Director Sharon Heider. She expected the council to take up the policy at a meeting in September.

FIND OUT MORE: Visit the city’s website to see the staff report at www.san-clemente. org. —SNG

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… Upcoming Sewer improvements at Linda Lane Park?

THE LATEST: Linda Lane Park will receive a $113,000 upgrade to its sewer system with funds from Measure M2 and the city.

City and Community Calendar Thursday, August 11 Animal Magic 10:30 a.m. John Abrams’ unique act combines magic, comedy, music and live exotic pets in a stage show at the Community Center. For kids of all ages. 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.492.3493, www.ocpl.org.

Coastal Advisory Committee Meeting 7 p.m. Community Center, Ole Hanson Room.

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

Sewer improvements at Linda Lane Park will include the installation of equipment to filter runoff.

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As part of the runoff treatment upgrade, a piece of equipment will be installed to help filter out trash before it reaches the sewer system. The city received a $56,500 grant from the Orange County Transportation Authority and will pay the $56,500 difference.

During heavy rains, the city will be able to turn off the catch system to ensure the area doesn’t flood, according to Laura Scheper of OCTA. The city is also expected to service the system monthly to remove trash buildup, she said.

San Clemente’s project is one of 34 to receive a total of $3 million to improve the quality of Orange County’s waterways and beaches.

Measure M2’s environmental program sets aside 2 percent of the half-cent sales tax to protect county waterways and beaches from transportation-generated pollution. The program is estimated to provide approximately $300 million during the next 30 years to help minimize urban runoff, according to a press release from OCTA. The grant funds will be used to eliminate litter and debris from oceans and waterways.

WHAT’S NEXT: Construction at Linda Lane Park is expected to start April 1 next year and be completed by May 5, according to the city’s application.

Nearby in San Juan Capistrano, two projects estimated at more than $325,000 were approved. Their projects call for installa-

tion of two devices to filter out trash near sewers.

FIND OUT MORE: Visit www.octa.net/ water to learn more about the projects.

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On the Bubble Other topics making news this week Border Patrol Busts Net Nearly $850K in Illicit Drugs: Bundles of cocaine valued at $218,300 were discovered stashed in a diaper bag and a woman’s purse and seized at the U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint last week in San Clemente.

The bust was one of four over five days in the area and resulted in the seizure of $845,590 worth of methamphetamine, cocaine and marijuana, according to a press release from the Border Patrol.

In San Clemente, August 1 at about 3:15 p.m., Border Patrol agents discovered 21.83 pounds of cocaine after a Border Patrol K-9 team was alerted to a gray 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer driven by a 21-year-old female American citizen.

Agents searched the SUV and found six bundles of cocaine hidden in the woman’s diaper bag in the back seat. An additional three bundles of cocaine was discovered in the woman’s purse.

The Border Patrol pulled over one car at its Pine Valley checkpoint and two more in Temecula. —SNG

• DESTINATION RECREATION: San Clemente residents can now sign up for a myriad of classes. Registration for recreation activities began this week and can be done online 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The city is offering classes for all age groups, and even man’s best friend with dog training classes, providing something for nearly everyone and many pets, too. There are up to 50 choices for adult activities that fit many different interests. Classes range from men’s basketball and ballroom dancing to yoga and Zumba. There are also youth programs, after-school programs, parent and me programs, aquatics, special events and camps. These categories all offer a variety of classes including dance, music and computer classes, to name a few. New customers must contact the recreation division to set up an account and then can begin to register for classes online. To contact the recreation division, call 949.361.8264 during normal business hours and to register online visit: www.san-clemente.org.

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Pajama Storytime 7 p.m. Wear your PJs to the library and listen to stories. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.3493, www.ocpl.org.

Friday, August 12 TGIF Party 12 p.m. Join the Senior Center for a party with entertainment by singer Tony Rogers. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.498.3322.

Monday, August 15 Help With Anxiety, Depression, Stress & Anger 10:45 a.m. Recovery International provides help to improve general well-being.

Meets Mondays. Free. El Toro Library, 24672 Raymond Way, Lake Forest, 949.458.2504, www.recovery-inc.org.

Tuesday, August 16 SC Sunrise Rotary Club 7:15 a.m.–8:30 a.m. Heritage Grille at the Talega Golf Club, 990 Avenida Talega, 949.369.0663, www. scsunriserotary.org.

Family Storytime 9:30 a.m. The National Charity League presents the Sunshine Readers at the library for fun and lively storytime for kids of all ages. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.3493, www.ocpl.org.

City Council Meeting 6 p.m. Regular meeting in City Hall Council Chambers.

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

San Clemente Toastmasters 7 p.m.8:30 p.m. Group meets to help develop and improve public speaking skills every Tuesday at the library. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.892.8121, alfie4288@yahoo.com.

Wednesday, August 17 French Conversation Club 2 p.m.– 4 p.m. Come and chat at Cafe Calypso every Wednesday; no fees, no registration.

114 Avenida Del Mar, 949.493.5228.

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

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San Clemente Decides to ‘Pay to Play’ Council decides ‘ransom’ for redevelopment agency is worth the cost

By Jonathan Volzke San Clemente Times

R

ick Anderson had reservations when he bought the boarded-up building that would ultimately become the Casa Tropicana Inn in San Clemente’s Pier Bowl.

Not about the investment. About whether it was safe to move his wife and two children, then 10 and 12, into the oceanfront neighborhood.

“It was seedy and blighted and unsafe,” Anderson says of the area, bounded by Linda Lane Park to the north, Trafalgar Canyon to the south, the Pacific Ocean to the west, and the inland residential neighborhoods to the east.

That was 1986. Today the area is, in the words of Councilman Jim Dahl, “bitchin.’” And Dahl, a resident since 1964, doesn’t hesitate when asked what fueled the revitalization: The city redevelopment agency.

At the Tropicana, Anderson spent $2.5 million of his own money to create the eight-room inn, along with a full service restaurant on the first floor and his family’s home on the fourth and fifth floors. But the big push came from the redevelopment agency, which has spent more than $8 million on parking lots, landscaping improvements, renovations to the 1928 Pier and other projects.

That, Dahl and other council members say, is the reason they voted unanimously to give into the state’s “blackmail” and ante up $970,000 to keep the city’s redevelopment agency alive. In succeeding years, the city will pay the state an additional $230,000 to $250,000 annually to keep the agency alive.

But if they didn’t vote to spend the money, San Clemente would have lost $17.4 million over the life of the redevelopment agency.

Redevelopment agencies are corporations started by communities that allow the city government to identify an area for improvement, then capture additional property tax from projects in the redevelopment area when the taxes rise with the improvements.

San Clemente’s Redevelopment Authority brings in about $2.3 million a year in property taxes—all of it going to the Pier Bowl and for low-income housing. Gov. Jerry Brown, saying city redevelopment agencies siphoned too much money away from the state, led a push to dissolve the agencies that did not agree to paying the additional money.

The California League of Cities, the California Redevelopment Association and San Jose and Union City filed a lawsuit to overturn Brown’s actions and are awaiting a ruling from the Supreme Court about whether it can be heard there and the governor’s actions put on hold until the case is decided.

In the meantime, the governor wants to raise $1.5 billion in the initial payments, with the money coming from the redevelopment agencies, based on how much tax increment generated in their redevelopment areas.

In Los Angeles, that amounts to $96.5 million. In Santa Ana, it’s $20.5 million. San Juan Capistrano must pay $1.9 million. Dana Point does not have a redevelopment agency.

Like San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano city leaders appear poised to pay the additional money, along with the $450,000 annual payment, which councilmen there called “ransom.” Statewide, an estimated 80 percent of the 399 active redevelopment agencies plan to pay, said John Shirey, Executive Director of the California Redevelopment Association.

“It’s not without pain,” Shirey says. “These same agencies that are fighting to stay alive are also saying ‘we’re going to have cut projects,’ ‘we’re going to have to delay projects,’ ‘we’re going to have to reduce the scope of projects.’ They San Clemente Times August 11–17, 2011

Rick Anderson, owner of the Casa Tropicana Inn, says redevelopment turned the once-seedy Pier Bowl area into a gem. Photo by Christina Scannapiego

are doing anything and everything they can to come up with that money.”

The state is allowing the initial payments to come out of each redevelopment agency’s mandatory affordable housing fund, a 20 percent set-aside of the money that comes into the agency. In San Clemente, that money has been used on the Family Assistance Ministries and Mary Erickson housing projects.

Shirey says redevelopment agencies help keep cities healthy, by giving officials tools to get rid of old or failing projects and replace them with better-planned projects.

“What we’re doing through redevelopment is making better uses of existing resources, which means existing land. When you reinvest in areas that have already been developed and have worn out or have other problems, preserving open space on outskirts of communities, preserving water and water and land and making the most efficient use of infrastructure and transportation systems.

All these things are good land use policy as well as good economics.”

In San Clemente, the city razed an old hotel in the Pier Bowl area, along with a hamburger stand that was next to the Pier. Unlike some cities that use redevelopment money as a lure or payout to attract businesses to town—in hopes the investment will be returned many times over in sales-tax revenue—San Clemente spends its money on repairs and infrastructure, Dahl said.

Recent San Clemente redevelopment projects include $1.7 million for lighting and landscape improvements in the Pier Bowl, $2.4 million in renovations for the Pier and $4 million for the Coastal Trail. The city also used redevelopment money to save and rehabilitate Casa Romantica, Ole Hanson’s home on the bluff above the Pier Bowl.

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do,” Dahl says. “Our redevelopment agency wasn’t envisioned that way. It is more to improve the cultural areas to raise the quality of life for residents.”

And in any case, Dahl adds “What else were we going to do? We need the money to maintain the Pier, especially with storm damage and everything else.”

Anderson, who leads a business association of about a dozen merchants, who supports the council’s decision to remain in the redevelopment business, says more projects need to be completed. The city is planning to spend $1.2 million to assess and repair the Pier, $1.3 million for street repairs and storm-drain improvements and $700,000 to replace the bathrooms at the base and end of the Pier.

On top of that, Mayor Pro Tem Jim Evert says in a two-page redevelopment letter, the city has identified $7.4 million in improvements in the six-year capital improvement program, along with another $500,000 for rehabilitating the Marine Safety Building.

“Clearly the state has performed in a reckless manner.

What they are doing is wrong; however, they made the rules for getting RDA funding and we have made a decision to play their game despite it’s being unfair,” Evert says.

“And right now it appears they are holding cities hostage until they pay up. Looking at all our RDA has accomplished, the pain is worth the gain.”

Anderson agrees.

“Moving here turned out to be something we’re not sorry we did,” Anderson says. “I was counting on rest of the area to come up, which it has. I believed that happened a lot faster because of redevelopment…But there’s still a lot of things can be done down here, so let’s use it for what it was designed for. It’s not like we’re asking for something that wasn’t ours, we’re asking for something that was promised.” SC www.sanclementetimes.com

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SC Sheriff’s Blotter Compiled by Krysta Worthen

All information below is obtained from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department website.

The calls represent what was told to the deputy in the field by the radio dispatcher.

The true nature of an incident often differs from what is initially reported. No assumption of criminal guilt or affiliation should be drawn from the content of the information provided. An arrest doesn’t represent guilt.

The items below are just a sampling of the entries listed on the OCSD Web site.

Sunday, August 7 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES El Camino Real, 2200 Block (11:17 p.m.)

A caller left the 7-Eleven five minutes prior and one of her children had advised her that there were four males standing next to a car in the shadows and they all had guns in their waistbands.

CITIZEN ASSIST Avenida Hacienda, 1500 Block (9:05 p.m.)

A woman was at a liquor store earlier in the day with her 2-year-old son when her ex-husband drove up and started a verbal disturbance with her. Her attorney advised her to call the police.

CITIZEN ASSIST Camino De Los Mares, 600 Block (8:34 p.m.)

A woman was unhappy with the care she received at the emergency room, and she was continuing to scream at the desk.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Calle Sarmentoso/Camino Vera Cruz (3:19 p.m.) A man described as in his 30s was reported drinking at the playground.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Avenida Junipero, 0 Block (2:59 p.m.) A man parked his truck in front of a residence with a dresser in the bed of the truck that the female caller claimed was hers.

BURGLARY IN PROCESS Avenida Del Reposo, 100 Block (6:11 a.m.)

A caller reported hearing someone trying to break into the downstairs apartment unit and the culprits were making a lot of noise.

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DISTURBANCE Canada, 100 Block (1:57 a.m.) A caller heard a man yelling from across the street during some sort of verbal disturbance.

The man reportedly said, “I am going to kill you,” and then the caller heard a car door slam.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Avenida Mateo, 100 Block (12:04 a.m.)

A man was reported sitting outside the caller’s apartment for the past four hours.

DISTURBANCE N El Camino Real/Avenida Pico (7:03 p.m.) A juvenile was walking into traffic lanes trying to stop and direct traffic.

Saturday, August 6

WELFARE CHECK Canada, 100 Block (1:03 p.m.) A caller saw a young girl trying to crawl out of a second story window and an older child trying to pull her back in, but it was unknown if there were parents at the residence or not.

DISTURBANCE El Camino Real, 2400 Block (11:57 p.m.)

A man was banging on doors trying to get into rooms at the Hampton Inn & Suites and refusing to leave.

INVESTIGATE PERSON DOWN Avenida Santa Barbara, 400 Block (10:59 p.m.) An unresponsive man who reportedly had his pants around his ankles was seen lying in the street about one block from the Pier.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Calle Mayo, 3900 Block (12:45 p.m.) A caller was inside and heard doors open and close when no one else was supposed to be inside but she did not see anyone.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Avenida San Pablo/Avenida Acapulco (10:04 p.m.) A man was seen carrying a bag over his shoulder and acting bizarre while walking backwards up the street.

INVESTIGATE PERSON DOWN S El Camino Real/5-Freeway (11:15 a.m.)

A man wearing an orange shirt was initially spotted lying on a street by CalTrans workers near the southbound off-ramp but it was unclear what street he was on. The man was found near Avenidas Presidente and Ramona and assisted by firefighters.

BATTERY Avenida La Pata, 200 Block (5:48 p.m.)

A man reported his friend had just been punched in the face and was feeling dizzy so he was calling. The suspect had left out of the skate park.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON IN VEHICLE Calle Avanzado, 1300 Block (4:05 p.m.)

A 44-year-old man was arrested after a retired law enforcement officer called deputies to report the man in a silver pick up truck and smoking a crack pipe in front of the caller’s house.

RECKLESS DRIVING Avenida Pico, 900 Block (3:43 p.m.) A man and woman on a Harley Davidson were driving recklessly and almost hit a woman.

ILLEGAL PEDDLING Camino de los Mares, 600 Block (2:49 p.m.) A 48-year-old man wearing a beret, was arrested after the manager of the Stater Bros. called to report he was not following store rules for soliciting. The man had a warrant out for his arrest.

DISTURBANCE El Camino Real, 2200 Block (2:00 p.m.) A possible homeless person was continuing to go in and out of the 7-Eleven and refusing to leave.

Friday, August 5

DRUNK DRIVING Avenida Talega/Avenida Vista Hermosa (9:17 p.m.) A driver slammed on his brakes, got out of his car and confronted another driver who called deputies from the parking lot of Ralphs. The caller reported he could smell alcohol on the breath of the other driver.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Marquita, 200 Block (10:24 a.m.) Two men were in the back of Linda Lane Park possibly camping and possibly under the influence.

DISTURBANCE Avenida Barcelona/Ola Vista (7:52 p.m.)

A bike rider who was believed to be drunk was in a verbal disturbance and then went into a pizza shop nearby.

CITIZEN ASSIST Escalones, 200 Block (5:45 p.m.) A man was accused of backing into another man’s car in a Ralphs parking lot. The caller said he took the license plate number and drove away claiming he would call the police.

CITIZEN ASSIST Calle Cortez, 200 Block (5:44 p.m.) A woman’s phone is out and she claimed the operator would not help her so she demanded a deputy.

DISTURBANCE Mariposa, 200 Block (12:11 p.m.) An evicted tenant was refusing to leave and was possibly under the influence. He was threatening the caller and the property manager.

UNKNOWN TROUBLE Avenida Mastil, 2400 Block (3:55 a.m.) A man needed immediate assistance because someone was following him and pointed a gun at him. He also requested an ambulance and claimed that his father was not answering and that he stepped on something bad.

The caller was not making very much sense.

Wednesday, August 3 WELFARE CHECK Calle Cortez, 200 Block (10:09 p.m.) A woman’s 81-year-old mother left her residence 10 to 15 minutes prior and her mother’s phone was going straight to voicemail.

Thursday, August 4

ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY Calle Akelia, 0 Block (7:05 p.m.) A Doberman pinscher attacked a couple and their dog and the caller stated the couple was now hysterical and there was blood everywhere, but it was unknown if it was dog blood or human blood. Animal control was also enroute.

HIT AND RUN MISDEMEANOR N Avenida De La Estrella/Calle De Los Molinos (10:28 p.m.) A silver Chrysler coupe reportedly hit a wall near a business, and then the driver left the car.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES N. El Camino Real/Avenida Del Mar (3:28 p.m.) A man described as paranoid schizophrenic left his care facility and was being followed on foot by a physician assistant.

DRUNK DRIVING E Avenida San Gabriel/El Camino Real (10:08 p.m.) A possible drunk driver was driving into oncoming traffic. The caller followed the car and watched the driver as he got out of the car and walked through an alley until the caller lost sight of him.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Calle Del Pacifico, 100 Block (1:48 p.m.) A man was seen loitering in a neighborhood he was not known to be from, and the caller was worried of possible drug dealing.

CITIZEN ASSIST Calle Del Cerro, 1100 Block (1:01 a.m.)

A man was in an argument with his girlfriend and when she drove away he claimed she tried to hit him.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES S El Camino Real/ Avenida San Fernando (9:19 p.m.) A woman was seen sitting in the middle of the street in a wheelchair.

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PETTY THEFT REPORT Avenida Princesa, 200 Block (10:28 a.m.) A woman left her front door unlocked when she ran to the post office. She came back and found her iPad missing.

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Compiled by Stacie N. Galang

Props, Recognitions and Morsels of Info Organizations Join to Help Raise Awareness, Funds for Autism u Nonprofits Hope 4 Hanna and Talk About Curing Autism have joined forces to help children with autism. The third annual Hope 4 Hanna 10K/5K and 1/2K Kids Run and Walka for TACA will be October 9 at Plaza Pacifica Shopping Center at 951 Avenida Pico. The run for adults will start at 7 a.m. and the kids run will start at 9 a.m. Starting at 10:30 a.m., The Walka for TACA superhero-themed event will offer an easy walk route, resource fair, parade of costumes, live entertainment and kids’ fun zone. Prizes will be awarded for best individual and team costumes as well as top fundraising individual and team. The resource fair will include literature relating to all facets of the autism spectrum and various developmental disabilities. To register or for more information, please visit www.hope4hanna.com or www. tacanow.org.

Golf Tourney to Benefit Courtney’s SandCastle at New Sports Park u The community is invited to participate in a golf tournament September 16 for Courtney’s SandCastle. Hosted by the Talega Golf Club, the event will raise money for Courtney’s SandCastle Charitable Foundation. The proceeds of the golf tournament will benefit the universally accessible playground planned for the La Pata-Vista Hermosa Sports Park and efforts to ensure it is built in its entirety when the park opens. The cost is $250 per golfer, which includes a golf cart, green fee, a registration gift goodie bag, box lunch and an awards dinner party with a live auction, music and dancing.

Also planned is a helicopter golf ball drop at $20 per golf ball with cash prizes. If you are not a golfer, you can register for the dinner party celebration only at $45 per person.

Sponsorship opportunities are also available for tee signs, beverage cart and lunch sponsor among others.

The foundation was established to continue fundraising efforts well after construction is completed to offer recurring programs at the playground and ensure the playground and accompanying gardens retain their high quality as originally designed for years to come.

For more information or to register, contact Don Glasgow at 949.481.0116, email info@ courtneyssandcastle.com or visit the website at www.courtneyssandcastle.com.

Autobiography Reflects on International Adoption u San Clemente-based author Joanna Giangardella has published her memoir The Girl from the Tower: A Journey of Lies. The story is about a 10-year-old girl in Greece who was victimized by an international adoption bureaucracy. Pulled from her mother’s arms after the throes of the Greek Civil War, she was

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places special focus on supplying support for programs that benefit community youth.

SCHS Musician Participates in Grammy Foundation Camp

From left Kristen Alderson of Hope 4 Hanna, Lene Belden of Hope 4 Hanna, Lisa Ackerman of Talk About Curing Autism, Justin Alderson of Hope 4 Hanna and Josh Belden of Hope 4 Hanna will work together for their October 9 fundraiser. Courtesy photo

among hundreds of children sent away and adopted to families in the United States.

Her voice bears the burden of abuse from the hands of her adopted parents and the clash of cultures while she struggled to hold on to her mother’s love. Giangardella’s story portrays the contrast between her poor but loving life and that of wealthy imprisonment.

“I self-published this autobiography in hopes to give strength to others like myself (while) giving them hope and determination to reconnect and not be afraid to seek out their biological families,” the author said by email.

A San Clemente resident for 14 years, Giangardella has two children and five grandchildren. She found her biological mother and siblings in 1972.

Giangardella will have a book signing August 13 at 2 p.m. at Get College Funding in Dana Point Harbor. For more information, call 949.218.7191

School Supplies for Shelter Laura’s House Needed u Laura’s House seeks the community’s help in collecting gently-used clothing, shoes, backpacks, gift cards and other backto-school items for residents of its shelter and their children, during its 2nd Annual Back-to-School drive.

“It is so important to a child’s self-esteem to be able to return to school each fall with a new wardrobe,” said Margaret Bayston, Laura’s House CEO and executive director. “For families who are in transition and building new lives free of domestic violence, finding the resources they need to purchase clothing and other school essentials can place added stress on both the children and parents.”

Limited-edition artwork signed by Bob Harlowe will be sold to raise funds for the San Clemente Surf and Lifesaving Association. Courtesy photo

The nonprofit will be accepting items through September 15. In San Clemente, donations can be dropped off at Body Awareness, 1031 Avenida Pico, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit www.laurashouse.org/events or call 949.361.3775.

Sale of Signed Art to Help Lifeguard Association u The Ocean Festival is selling limitededition canvasses of this year’s festival logo numbered and signed by artist Bob Harlowe.

All proceeds from the sale will be given the San Clemente Surf Lifesaving Association for the purchase of a replacement dory boat.

The cost of the boat, trailer and equipment is estimated at $2,000. Only 21 canvasses have been made. A minimum $100 donation is requested for the artwork. For more information, contact artist Bob Harlowe at bob@ harlowdesign.com or 949-248-2084.

Kiwanis Donation Benefits Summer Reading Program u The Kiwanis Club of San Clemente donated $300 to fund one of the library’s Summer Reading programs. The Kiwanis Club

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u San Clemente’s Erik Buell was one of 111 high school students from 93 cities and 34 states across the country selected for the seventh annual Grammy Camp. The foundation’s music industry camp for high school students was held July 9 to 18 at the University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music. Buell focused on electronic music production at the camp.

“Our Grammy Camps offer young people highly interactive settings created by Grammy-winning artists and industry professionals where they can explore a range of careers in the music industry, and with the launch of our New York camp we’ve enrolled the largest number of Grammy campers to date,” Neil Portnow, president and CEO of The Recording Academy and the Grammy Foundation said in a press release. “Everything about this experience is unique and challenging in the best possible sense, and as we enter our seventh year, I take great pride in the role Grammy Camp has played in helping teens achieve their musical goals, as well as fostering friendships and musical collaborations that continue beyond the program.”

Selected high school students participate in a 10-day interactive residential music experience. Focusing on all aspects of commercial music, instruction is given by industry professionals in an immersive, creative environment with cutting-edge technology.

Public Bingo Party Held Every Fourth Thursday, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. u The public is invited to a free Bingo Bonanza Party from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. the fourth Thursday of the month at San Clemente Villas by the Sea. The party features live entertainment, music, wine and light appetizers.

“These free bingo parties have been a popular favorite here among San Clemente seniors for more than eight years,” said Aileen Brazeau co-owner of the Villas in a press release.

Attendees may also receive a guided tour and talk concerning the huge solar cell array that the Villas recently installed to dramatically reduce their electrical costs. Because of generous government and power company subsidies, the entire investment will be paid out within five years.

San Clemente Villas provides full-service, luxury assisted living to those over the age of 65. For more information, call 949.489.3400 or visit www.SanClementeVillas.com.

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Infringement on Free Speech Worrisome San Clemente, businesses must carefully consider whether actions violate First Amendment

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which refused to hear the appeal, thus upholding the Ninth Circuit’s decision and the First Amendment right of free speech.

Could the Ocean Festival organizers Wayne Eggleston have possibly violated the free speech of this group who had made application and paid for a spot on a public beach? Now, there can be pre-announced restrictions for this type of activity by an event organizer such as “location, time and place” and Ocean Festival organizers had a spot reserved for this purpose. But once an application was made and a fee was paid for space on a public beach, the question of free speech arises. This writer does not make a judgment as to fault—that is for others to decide. I am only raising an issue for others to ponder.

In addition, the Supreme Court has ruled that just because someone may be offended by the message or viewpoint, the right of free speech may not be curtailed. Of course, there are limits, according to their ruling such as yelling “fire”

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hen is our right to free speech a protected constitutional right according to the First Amendment in our Bill of Rights, and when does it violate or go beyond the law.

This issue recently became very relevant during our annual Ocean Festival when a group made an application and paid a fee to build a sand sculpture on a public beach. The group was calling attention to San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station. It seems they had a display board and were handing out fliers. They were challenged

by Ocean Festival organizers and told they could not have a display board or hand out fliers in the area they reserved and paid a fee. Earlier, according to this group, they were told not to hand out literature as it causes littering.

Since I am not an attorney, I can only write about this in layman’s terms. When I was on City Council, a group placing distributing fliers on cars was cited here in San Clemente. They filed a lawsuit and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that they had a right to do so and San Clemente never made a good case of claiming it would cause litter. We appealed this decision to the U.S. Supreme Court,

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in a crowded theatre or using language or words that have tendency to incite or create a breach of the peace.

In my previous career of managing shopping centers in California, there was a U.S. Supreme Court decision called the Prune Yard decision. In effect, it stated that a shopping center or commercial area on private property could not prohibit groups using their common area for petitioning and gathering signatures, as long as they did not interfere with the free flow of pedestrian traffic and entrance ways. I bring this up as Ralphs at the south end of town has a sign on their door stating that they will arrest any solicitors and consider them to be trespassers. Wow. Perhaps their legal department should be informed as it does not appear to be on official letterhead from headquarters and no other Ralph’s in town has such a notice posted.

The front area of the store has always been a welcoming community gathering space for cancer awareness groups, girl scouts selling their cookies, boy scouts raising awareness and funds, veteran groups seeking donations and also for petitioners gathering signatures. In my

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book, these are all worthwhile causes.

As Dan Hamburg, executive director of nonprofit Voice of the Environment wrote, “Not standing up for free speech is the final step before losing it, and that as always democracy is not something you have but something you do.” SC PLEASE NOTE: The opinions offered here are 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 San Clemente Water Rates Substantially Higher Jim Williams, San Clemente

I read with interest Steve and France Helfer’s letter (SC Times, June 23) regarding the new water rates for San Clemente.

The issue of being punished with higher rates—thanks to our efforts to conserve diligently—stands on its own and needs no further discussion. It’s patently ridiculous and sends a very poor message to San Clemente residents.

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Comparing rates with other cities or municipalities, however, bears further dialog. I moved from Costa Mesa to San Clemente and was horrified at seeing my first water bill. I thought there must have been a mistake because it was so far out of line with what I had experienced in Costa Mesa. True, Costa Mesa is blessed with several city-owned wells and thus is less reliant on third-party suppliers.

But I also lived in another part of Costa Mesa, which was served by the Santa Ana

Heights Water District. During the time I lived there, the water district purchased 100 percent of its supply from the Metropolitan Water District and other sources— yet my water rates were basically the same as the rest of Costa Mesa.

I’ll acknowledge that perhaps San Clemente has some additional challenges such as topography and more acute ocean run-off considerations versus a locale like Costa Mesa. Still, San Clemente’s water rates appear substantially higher than oth-

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er Orange County cities, regardless of proximity to the ocean. I would be interested in seeing the SC Times do a little investigative reporting on the topic and provide updates in future issues.

Letter on Pit Bulls Highly Irresponsible, inaccurate John Domingo, San Clemente

I’m responding to the letter by Jim Bieber (SC Times, July 21) condemning the San (Cont. on page 14) www.sanclementetimes.com

SOAPBOX Guest Column: By John M. Alpay, Capistrano Unified School District Trustee

Parental Involvement Key to a Children’s Success Exposure to activities, ideas opens students to new perspectives

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t was almost a year ago when it first happened. A month from now it will happen again. My daughter Autumn will soon enter Las Palmas Elementary School to start another school year, this time as a first grader.

The first day of school is something special, both for parent and child. For parents, the event serves as affirmation of their responsibility to educate their child. While I am very grateful to Autumn’s kindergarten teacher for all that he did this past school year, ultimate responsibility for teaching our child still resides with my wife and me.

We are very fortunate to live in the Capistrano Unified School District. District schools, especially those in San Clemente, do an excellent job educating our children and preparing them for our increasingly competitive global economy. There are many reasons why the district continues to excel in its mission, including quality teachers, but a big factor is that we also have very involved parents who are committed to providing the best possible education for their children.

One does not need to be active in Parent Teacher Associations or coach their child’s soccer team to be involved, though such participation is to be commended and encouraged. Parents who take an active

interest in their child’s achievements and works to provide new experiences and exposure to new concepts can be just as effective and meaningful.

It can be as simple John M. Alpay as introducing a child to a sport, a musical instrument or a random nature hike. For Autumn and her younger sister Saige, most recently it was attending a performance of the National Champion San Clemente High School Dance Team.

During the team’s winter performance my daughters were introduced to performing arts for the first time and were utterly fixated by the dancing. While the production was eight months ago, to this day both Autumn and Saige still fly through the house pretending to do the dance moves they saw that evening and continually ask me and my wife for dance lessons.

Whether or not they become worldclass dancers, we will only know with time but in some ways the answer is irrelevant. The key is that they saw something new that brought a change in perspective. Now, when I read them

their Angelina Ballerina books about the adventures of a dancing mouse and the story revolves around a jeté or a pirouette, they make an effort to understand these concepts.

Parental involvement is not a newly discovered concept in education, but one that continually repeats itself. For example, the three now graduated seniors on that dance team, Megan Conlon, Salina Forrest and Natalie Spaeth all had parents who exposed them to performing arts at a young age and inspired them to become national champion performers.

Not only have these three learned about dancing and risen to the upper levels of the performing arts, but dance also became a vehicle Megan, Salina and Natalie used to keep themselves invested in school. They all did well enough in their classwork to stay on the team but as an added bonus, they also secured admission into high quality universities.

Without the help and support of their parents along the way, their road to college perhaps would have been more difficult. Research tells us that the most successful students and the most effective schools have involved and engaged parents.

A quick glance at some statistics

proves the point. For example, at San Clemente High School, 94 percent of the Class of 2011 has reported that they will attend college this fall. At least 10 of those students will study at an Ivy League school and 44 will attend a University of California campus, of which 10 will enter UC Berkeley alone. There are many other statistics available to showcase the educational success of San Clemente and Capistrano Unified, and they all highlight the same fact that parental involvement ultimately translates to a quality education.

The official start of school is less than a month away, but that will not mean parental involvement will take a back seat. Rather, it will once again evidence a winning partnership between teachers and parents for the benefit of our students. Whether your child is young like Autumn and Saige or a bit older like Megan, Salina and Natalie, I thank you and applaud your involvement and urge you to continue providing new experiences to your child and exposing them to new concepts. Only with your efforts can our children and schools continue to succeed. SC

Ms. Ackerman offered a general apology and went on to state that I have a “very narrow and naïve position on pit bulls.” I could have gone on to state that last year I saw a pit bull attack a dog outside the restaurant in front of the Pier where it was tethered. I could have also referenced a pit bull outside a hotel, across from the Pier, that snapped and lunged at my wife. The woman’s screeching response as she was restraining the animal: “Why did you slow down in front of my dog? It’s a pit bull.”

I could also list numerous stories from friends about their run-ins with pit bulls.

So I will concede that I have a “narrow” position. I don’t like the breed, but not that it’s naïve. The staggering and lopsided statistics of death—humans and animals—as well as disfiguring injuries caused by pit bulls is well documented. To deny that pit bulls are inherently aggressive would be the same as saying bloodhounds don’t like to sniff trails or that greyhounds don’t enjoy running fast. It’s the owner’s task to go to extremes to counter its genetic make-up, hoping that is someday it will not act naturally and tear apart something that annoys it.

Ms. Ackerman also stated the shelter doesn’t knowingly adopt out aggressive dogs. If the shelter is giving away free, abandoned pit bulls, its staff is knowingly

giving away aggressive animals.

Almost every pro pit bull site or club acknowledges that they are aggressive dogs but claim they can be trained to overcome their temperament. From The Pit Bull Guide - The Best Selling Pitbull Training and Care Book: “Adult pit bulls may become aggressive with other dogs without showing aggression towards humans… Many owners believe that a dog’s behavior is only influenced by how they are raised and not by any of the breed’s genetic characteristics. Unfortunately, this is not the case.”

The most outrageous pro pit bull information and advice comes from Pit Bull Rescue Central. In which the site tells owners that they should carry a break stick at all times to pry the jaws open of a pit bull should it get into a fight while out for a walk. In many municipalities, pit bull owners must have 8-foot steel fences and must use both chain collars and chain leashes.

So my original question stands: Is the shelter providing new owners with a break stick, warning them that the breed is aggressive and telling them if their pit bull escapes or breaks free because they are not using steel to restrain them they could be held liable for the death and injury their pit bull causes?

(Cont. on page 16)

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Letters to the Editor (cont.)

(Cont. from page 12) Clemente Animal Shelter for hosting a pet adoption event. I find this letter highly irresponsible as it contains information about pit bull-type terrier dogs that is completely inaccurate and based solely on media-hype.

Mr. Bieber, all of your “facts” are based on a single website authored by a lady who is not interested in objective research or facts. She is merely on a witch hunt against pit bull-type terrier dogs because she was bit at one point in her life. All dogs are capable of biting or attacking. They are animals. They need responsible humans to teach them how to interact with their world. Your logic confuses the symptom with the problem, which will result in never solving the problem. The problem is how some people treat their dogs. The symptom is how that dog reacts to the way it’s treated. Describing the breed as the problem makes as much sense as painting a house full of termites.

Your facts focus on the strength of a pit bull’s bite as being one of the reasons to discriminate against an entire breed. You failed to mention there are many other breeds with bite strengths exceeding that of pit bulls, including German shepherds and rottweilers. Sticking with your logic and the logic of your website source, we should get the government involved and San Clemente Times August 11–17, 2011

pass laws against those breeds as well.

Another fact you failed to mention is that over the last 150 years society has simply rotated in and out which breed they feel like identifying as dangerous.

Historically, all of the following breeds have been labeled by society as a danger to society: bloodhounds, German shepherds, Alaskan malamutes, Siberian huskies, Doberman pinschers, rottweilers, Great Danes and St. Bernards.

Thankfully, society didn’t go along with breed specific legislation against those breeds because they’re now considered great family pets.

In sum, Mr. Bieber, your letter to the editor is so highly inaccurate and irresponsible, it is criminal. I’m sorry your son was attacked. However, that doesn’t give you the right to publicly advocate for the discrimination and legislation against an entire breed based on your single personal experience. At the very least, expand your research to include more than one biased website.

Pit Bull Sentiment Still Stands, DOGS pose threat Jim Bieber, San Clemente

I was taken to task by Sandra Ackerman of the San Clemente–Dana Point Animal Shelter (SC Times, August 4).

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FROM THE MIND OF ZELESKI

(Cont. from page 14) And finally I was admonished by Ms. Ackerman because I have not sent the shelter a letter praising the staff for past good deeds and sending in a donation. I saw that they are now offering kittens for adoption for discounted rate of $9. Odd that pit bulls were totally free. Nonetheless, public kudos and a heartfelt thank you for fulfilling your mission. And I would be happy to make a donation in the form of paying for an attorney to provide the shelter with a legal opinion detailing the liability they have assumed with their “free pit bull” giveaway.

Risk of Disaster Too Great to Keep nuclear plant Open

Punish the Deed, not the Breed Olivia Parker, Landers, Calif.

This is in response to the recent letter you published from Jim Bieber (SC Times, July 21). I am deeply sorry that his son and his dog were attacked, but the letter was written from an emotional standpoint rather than an objective, factual one. Pit bulls are not the No. 1 breed associated with human attacks, and there is plenty of information available to substantiate this statement. Regrettably, pit bull attacks on people are invariably reported by the media whereas attacks by other breeds are passed over. Among people who are truly knowledgeable about pit bulls, there is an appreciation of how wonderful most of them are with children, exhibiting a lot of patience and loyalty. I was a dog handler for 11 years, am the current owner of a 3-year-old rescued pit bull and have had experience with many pit bulls over the years. While I have seen some degree of dog aggression in some pit bulls, I have found them to be, for the most part, quite responsive to correction and training by the right handler. I am a strong proponent of the philosophy, “Punish the deed, not the breed.”

I think that is really ignorant and ridiculous that you let allowed publication of that man’s ridiculous attack on the San Clemente animal shelter regarding pit bulls.

Not only was it inflammatory but ignorant as well. People should take their personal opinions and modify them with facts.

Pit Bull JAWS DON’t Lock Carrie Masotto, San Clemente resident and owner of two American pit bull terriers

Here are the facts: Pit bulls don’t have locking jaws. The larger the dog, the more powerful the bite. All terriers, including small ones like Jack Russell terriers and rat terriers were bred to hunt and abate other animals.

Pit Bull Is Not Worst for Bites Jennifer Triem, San Clemente

As residents of San Clemente for many years, I find it appalling that information San Clemente Times August 11–17, 2011

based articles regarding how important it is to have an alternate route to the Interstate-5 such as the 241 Toll Road. There are unlimited reasons beyond what Joe stated for needing to have the 241 connect to the I-5.

The land north of San Clemente and east of San Juan Capistrano has been permitted and approved for the construction of 17,000 homes. These homes will be built whether the 241 is built or not. Without the 241, there will be 30,000-plus vehicles driving through our city streets to connect to the I-5 when they want to go south. This will be in addition to the estimated traffic congestion that is expected to grow over the next 20 years.

We can’t ignore the traffic problem on the I-5. It will not go away.

defamatory toward America’s nanny dog, also known as the pit bull, is being circulated without cause (SC Times, July 21). Please read the facts. Go to the statistical evidence that shows pit bulls are far down the list of most frequent biters. Last I looked, cocker spaniels were at the top.

Sarcastic Letter More a Mark of Jealousy Stephanie Walton, San Clemente

It sounds like Jerry Collamer is a little jealous of ol’ Joe Anderson (SC Times, July 28). I have just finished reading Mr. Collamer’s letter to the editor regarding the former mayor and council member Anderson’s thoughts and opinions on the need for San Clemente to have access to the 241 Toll Road.

News flash, Mr. Collamer, that’s what they are: Thoughts and opinions based on years of experience and many years of San Clemente residents trying to extricate ourselves out of San Clemente on our only route, Interstate 5. It is a nightmare on a daily basis. I would hate to think what would happen in the case of an emergency. SONGS (San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station) anyone?

But primarily, I felt the need to respond to Mr. Collamer’s letter because of its mean-spirited and bad sportsmanship tone. Strikes me Mr. Collamer is a little jealous and wishes he had one-half the opportunities Joe Anderson has had and will continue to have. Well, news flash: Mr. Anderson has worked very hard for all the concerns he has represented, and we in San Clemente have benefited from his hard work. Perks, I am sure, Mr. Collamer has had his share over the years. But more than that if he has something constructive to say, say it.

Don’t do yourself and the readers of the SC Times a disservice by writing sarcastic, insulting and downright rude letters.

Nothing is to be gained. Mr. Collamer, perhaps more people would be sympathetic to your view if you would stick

to the issues you feel strongly about instead of your backhanded comments.

Whether or not you support the toll roads, it is clear we need an alternative route to and from San Clemente. Support the issue. Don’t attempt to make your argument stronger while maligning another person’s character.

You have made your voice heard, Mr. Collamer, but I suspect if an emergency were to arise, you would be at the front of the pack—clambering over everyone else—trying to leave town and screaming, “Why do we only have one route out of town?” Mr. Anderson, keep up the good work. You have a lot of support behind you.

Toll Roads Would Bring Unwelcome Development Kurt Page, Laguna Niguel and Concordia School teacher

The rejected 241 Toll Road might spell relief for columnist Joe Anderson (SC Times, July 21), but he neglected to mention the No. 1 reason why I and many others are extremely wary of this project. Here’s a hint: Why do you think developers are among its biggest supporters and have contributed so much money toward its completion?

That’s right. Get ready for new malls and cities where there is now open space. A new toll road will lead to new development. New development always leads to more traffic. Even if this were the only reason to continue rejecting the 241, it’s enough for me.

Toll Road Column 1,000 Percent Correct

Ed and Marjie Schlegel, Capistrano Beach

We’ve been living within the evacuation zone of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station for over 35 years and always realized there was a possibility of an accident at the nuclear plant and our family may need to travel outside the evacuation zone until we would be allowed to return home.

At the present time, we do not think this would be true. Our fears are based on what happened in Fukushima and the information we learned recently regarding the San Onofre nuclear plant condition, radioactive waste storage and safety record.

The threat of a natural disaster, such as an 8.0 earthquake, or a terrorist attack on the fuel pools, has made us realize for the first time that we may never be able to return to our radioactive home—never to return home to live here again, never able to return home to save precious belongings and never able to even sell our home.

All because of an energy plant that is totally unnecessary. It is an old, outdated plant that produces a small amount of electricity, which could be safely produced by other means.

It doesn’t make any sense to continue operating this plant. We believe it should be shut down immediately before an incident occurs. We would rather pay more for our electricity than live with this risk in our backyard.

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John Reeves, San Clemente

Great column, Joe Anderson (SC Times, July 21). I agree a 1,000 percent.

Growth Can’t Be Ignored Nancy Hunt, San Clemente

Joe Anderson has written one of the most thoughtful, articulate and fact-

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thursday

Island Nights 6:30 p.m.9 p.m. Community event at Ole Hanson Beach club with catering

by El Patio and music by Suns of Ja. Cost $4-$5; dinner extra. 105 W. Avenida Pico, San Clemente, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

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Kansas / Blue Oyster Cult 7:30 p.m. Classic rock at the Pacific Amphitheatre. Tickets start at $15. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 800.745.3000, www.ocfair.com.

Book Signing 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. The Ocean Institute welcomes marine biologist and author Milton Love for a book signing. $5-$12. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.

Nathan & 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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OC Fair 10 a.m.-12 a.m. Final weekend to catch the action at the OC Fair. Admission $6-$11.

88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.708.1500, www.ocfair.com.

Yoga Fridays 7:30 a.m.; 9 a.m.; 12 p.m.; 4:30 p.m.

Free yoga at The Practice Yoga Studio every Friday in August. 111 W. Avenida Palizada, Unit 12, San Clemente, 714.915.0634, www.lovethepractice.com.

Three Dog Night & America 7:30 p.m. at Pacific Amphitheatre at the OC Fair. Tickets start at $19.50. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 800.745.3000, www.ocfair.com.

Go.See.Do

58th Fiesta Street Festival

Fun and food equals San Clemente’s 58th Annual Fiesta Street Festival Sunday, August 14 from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Avenida Del Mar. The free event is presented by the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce and features three stages for all-day entertainment.

Performers include Journey tribute band, Don’t Stop Believin’, Neon Nation and Beach Cities Harmonizers. The Boys & Girls Dance Troupe, Solid Hip Hop Dance Crew and San Clemente Dance & Performing Arts Center will also strut their stuff. Throughout the day, visitors can stop by the Family Petting Corral, try out the jump house, visit the Children’s Zone or check out the Classic Car & Harley Bike Show. Local nonprofits will be preparing all manner of dishes to whet visitors’ appetites. A highlight of Fiesta is the Salsa Challenge, pitting salsa aficionados against each other for a slew of awards, and even better, a year’s worth of bragging rights. Fiesta-goers will also appreciate loads of contests and events, including the File photo Easter egg hunt, piñata contest and diaper derby. Shoppers will delight in the Arts & Craft Exhibit, showcasing local merchandise from throughout the area. New to the event this year is the Business Expo in which Chamber of Commerce members display their businesses. Parking and shuttles are available at San Clemente High. Visit the chamber’s website at www.scchamber.com for more information or call 949.492.1131. —Stacie N. Galang

Natural Heights 9 p.m. Live music & Aloha Friday at BeachFire. No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

Sweet & Tender Hooligans 8:30 p.m. Tribute to Morrissey and the Smiths at the OC Fair. $15. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 800.745.3000, www.ocfair.com.

DJ & Groove Lounge 9:30 p.m. DJs spin music at OC Tavern. No cover. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.

The Embers 9 p.m. Live music at Molly Bloom’s.

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

Aimee Mann 8 p.m. Concert at The Coach House.

Tickets $32. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

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saturday

Wizard of Oz 1 p.m. & 7 p.m. The San Clemente Rec Department and the SC Performing Arts Children’s Program present the classic story of Dorothy and friends at the Community Center. $5. 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente, 949.361.8358, www.san-clemente.org.

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Full Moon Hike 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Night hike at The Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy. $5-$10. Call for info, 949.489.9778, www.theconservancy.org.

Neon Nation 9 p.m. Live music at Goody’s Tavern.

206 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.3400, www.goodystavern.com.

Swim Lessons 10 a.m.; 10:30 a.m.; 11 a.m.; 11:30 a.m. Every Saturday in August, Ole Hanson Beach Club has swim lessons for kids ages 6-12. Four sessions a day, available on a first-come-first-serve basis. 105 W. Avenida Pico, San Clemente, www.san-clemente.org.

New Arrivals Wine Tasting 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m.

San Clemente Wine Company introduces you to their new wines. $15 for seven wines. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

Mariachis at the Mission 10 a.m.-11:15 a.m.

Mission San Juan Capistrano presents live music.

Free with paid admission $5–$9. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.

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Wes Miller Ukulele Concert 8 p.m.-10 p.m.

Concert featuring the San Clemente resident at Hulaville.

Tickets $5. Reservations required. 2720 Camino Capistrano, San Clemente, 949.369.1905, www.hulavillecafe.com.

Steel Pulse / The Wailers 7:30 p.m. Reggae concert at Pacific Amphitheatre. Tickets start at $19.50.

88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 800.745.3000, www.ocfair.com.

Live Music Cruise: Wheeland Brothers 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Dana Wharf’s Saturday music cruise featuring acoustic beach rock by the Wheeland Brothers.

Full bar onboard. Tickets $19. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

Missy Andersen 7:30 p.m.–11 p.m. Music at Iva Lee’s.

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

Wine Tasting 1 p.m.-8 p.m. DaVine Food & Wine hosts wine tastings featuring their hand-selected wines paired with cheese. Cost $15-$18. 34673 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.493.4044, www.davine-wine.com.

Jazz on the Green: Poncho Sanchez 1 p.m.-3 p.m. The Festival of Arts presents a live jazz show. $7.

650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.494.1145, 800.487.3378, www.lagunafestivalofarts.org.

Dick Dale 8 p.m. Guitarist plays at The Coach House. $25. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

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Gone Fishin’ 2 p.m.4 p.m. Final day to see Casa Romantica’s fishing exhibit. $5. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

Concerts in the Park: Heart Tribute 4:30 p.m.-6 p.m. The city of Dana Point presents a free concert at Sea Terrace Bay Park featuring featuring Dog & Butterfly, a Heart Tribute. Pacific Coast Hwy. and Niguel Road, Dana Point, 949.248.3530, www.danapoint.org.

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GETTING OUT (Cont. from page 21) Beatles Classics 6 p.m.-8 p.m. The Festival of Arts presents Jason Feddy and Friends playing music of The Beatles every Sunday through August. Free with admission of $7. 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.494.1145, 800.487.3378, www.lagunafestivalofarts.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.

Ashun 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Live music at Wind & Sea. 34699 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.6500, www.windandsearestaurants.com.

Wilfax Trio 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Music on the patio at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

B.B. King & Walter Trout 8:15 p.m. Rock ‘n’ roll band at the Pacific Amphitheatre at the OC Fair. Tickets start at $19.50. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 800.745.3000, www.ocfair.com.

A Jimmy Buffett Party 8 p.m. Mark Wood & The Parrot Head Band live at the OC Fair. Tickets $15.

88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 800.745.3000, www.ocfair.com.

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Smokey Karaoke 8 p.m.

Sing fearlessly at BeachFire and enjoy Mojito Monday.

No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

Mission SJC’s Historical Exhibit 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Visit Mission San Juan Capistrano’s historical collection featuring paintings, religious artifacts and historical documents. Free with paid admission $5–$9. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.

Leslie Lowe 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Acoustic female artist at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

SC Times Restaurant Spotlight

Bistro 311 31105 Rancho Viejo Road, Suite C7, San Juan Capistrano, 949.218.3311 BEST KNOWN FOR: High quality food MOST POPULAR ITEM: Salmon salad Bistro 311 has an upscale, classy feel without costly prices. Owner George Valdovinos strives for what he describes as a quaint California bistro atmosphere and a menu that reflects the state’s influence. Having a “California” cuisine allows for an eclectic menu because there are so many different cultures here, Valdovinos said. The menu includes everything from a Chinese chicken salad to fish n’ chips to a Memphis barbecue burger.

The décor gives it a chic feel—gray patterned couches topped with deep purple, silver and champagne colored cushions along the wall-side tables.

Photo by Krysta Worthen Black and white photography is framed on the walls. Kids are welcome but the restaurant definitely gives off an adult vibe. One of the unique features about Bistro 311 is it doesn’t have a set closing time. If it’s busy, they’ll stay open later or if it’s slow they’ll close a little bit earlier. In December, the restaurant will celebrate its fifth anniversary. “We stuck to what we do, that has kept us open,” Valdovinos said. He will be opening another bistro under a new name in Rancho Santa Margarita at the end of this year.

Price Range: $7-$17 Payment: Cash, credit

Reservations: Yes Hours: 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., 5 p.m. – close

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

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

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

Two-for-One at the Wharf Dana Wharf has half price on all fishing trips. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

Ben Powell 7 p.m.–11 p.m. Live music at The Cellar.

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

AT THE MOVIES The body-swapping theme is an easy plot device for Hollywood hit making. Whether it’s a mother-daughter duo switching places in the 1976 version Freaky Friday with Barbara Harris and Jodie Foster or Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan in 2003, two sisters played by Katherine Heigl and Danielle Harris in Wish Upon a Star (1996), or father and son Judge Reinhold and Fred Savage in Vice Versa (1988). And now Universal Studios is putting their own spin on the old switcheroo with on-screen best friends Jason Bateman and Ryan Reynolds in The Change-Up, which features the same supernatural element of the previous flicks, but none of the successful humor or charm.

Bateman begins as a caring family man and workaholic lawyer named Dave who has turned into a square since marrying his beautiful wife (Leslie Mann) after college. Reynolds is Mitch, one of the least likeable and horrible characters to appear in a film this year so far: a crude dropout who spends his life smoking weed when he’s not taking advantage of women or lying to get out of working. So it makes hardly any sense why the two would want to switch places in life. We never really understand why Mitch would want Dave’s life either.

Reynolds and Bateman are both popular and relatively good-looking movie stars so it’s always a surprise when actors

wednesday

Jazz Wednesdays 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Laguna Beach Live! Presents an outdoor concert featuring Joey Sellers-Eric Dries Quartet at Hotel Laguna. $10.

Food and drinks available for purchase. 425 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.715.9713, www.lagunabeachlive.org.

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

Green Flash Brewery Tasting 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m.

San Clemente Wine Company welcomes Dana Vasquez of Green Flash Brewery. $15 for seven beers with meats from The Meat House. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

BY Megan Bianco

Steve Bonino 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Live acoustic music at Salt Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com.

The Change-Up Strikes Out

San Clemente Times August 11–17, 2011

By Krysta Worthen

Kids Storytime at the Casa 10 a.m. Casa Romantica hosts free storytime for kids. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, wwwcasaromantica.org.

Hart & Soul 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Lively live music at Adele’s.

2600 Avenida del Presidente, San Clemente, 949.481.1222 www.AdelesInTheSanClementeInn.com.

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

Ryan Reynolds and Jason Bateman in The Change-Up. © 2011 Universal Studios.

of this caliber settle for mediocrity. Mann is wasted in one of the few understanding and enjoyable roles in the film and Olivia Wilde as a badass legal assistant is distractingly unrealistic. One would wonder why Dave would be friends with Mitch for so long and why they would intentionally allow the worst for each other’s lives. As well as The ChangeUp’s gratuitous use of breasts and potty humor, it just goes to show how juvenile the creators are. SC

Megan Bianco is a senior at Cal State Northridge majoring in Screenwriting and Film Criticism. A 20-year resident of San Clemente, Bianco is also a graduate of the California Conservatory of the Arts and JSerra Catholic High School.

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Cheese Shop

EXTERMINATING

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

Air conditioning

CHIROPRACTIC CARE

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

Financial Advisor

Dr. R. Tyler Johnson DC, Chiropractic Center 1502 N. El Camino Real, 949.498.6440 Timothy C. Metcalf, Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC www.wfadvisors.com/tim.metcalf 949.862.1250 www.chiropracticcenteronline.com Christiansen Chiropractic 949.276.2956 FLOORING 903 Calle Amancer, Ste. 230, www.christiansenchiro.com Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 638 Camino de los Mares, Ste. G -105, Commercial Real Estate www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com Doug Echelberger FURNITURE First Team Real Estate 949.498.7711 407 W. El Camino Real, www.echelberger.com South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 109 Calle de los Molinos, COMMERCIAL/TENANT IMPROVEMENT www.southcoastfurniture.com

CONTRACTOR

Garrison Property Services, Inc. Lic. # B609809, marc01@cox.net

949.370.1125

COMPUTER REPAIR & SERVICES

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

BABY & CHILDREN’S GEAR

Costa Verde Landscape License#: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) www.costaverdelandscaping.com

949.361.9656

CONTRACTORS - GENERAL

B Construction

949.481.8444 1046 Calle Recodo, Ste. I, www.bconstruction.net The Cooper Company General Contractor Bankruptcy Attorneys License #B 638754, 949.361.2538 www.biffcooperconstruction.com The Gibbs Law Firm, APC 949.492.3350 Dunham Construction, Inc. 949.492.7100 110 E Avenida Palizada, Ste. 201, www.gibbslaw.com License #450880, www.dunhamconstruction.net Hutton Construction 949.492.2808 Beauty Supply www.brucehuttonconstruction.com Del Mar Beauty Supply 949.492.8180 COSMETICS 150 Avenida Del Mar, Ste D, www.delmarbeauty.com AVON 949.370.0433 San Clemente Window Fashions www.sc-wf.com

949.498.9515

BOOKS

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

HAIR SALONS

Heating

OC Tykes

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

Blinds

GRAPHIC DESIGN

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

949.492.2179 173 Avenida Serra www.sanocomputers.com

CONCRETE

Annie Kyle, www.youravon.com/anniekyle Mary Kay Cosmetics 949.248.2868 www.marykay.com/madams2

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

Home Décor

949.361.9656

MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPY Janet M. Seymour, PsyD 1443 N. El Camino Real, Ste. B

949.633.0813

Massage Therapy C’Siren Day Spa

312 Avenida De La Estrella

949.498.7700

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

MUSIC LESSONS Danman’s Music School 949.242.4431 www.danmans.com Leslie Lowe - Guitar, Bass & Drums 949.292.5019 leslielowe82@gmail.com Janet Poth - Violin & Viola 949.922.6388 413 Calle Pueblo, janpoth@aol.com

South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 OFFICE FURNITURE 109 Calle de los Molinos, www.southcoastfurniture.com South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 109 Calle de los Molinos, HOME IMPROVEMENT www.southcoastfurniture.com Custom Carpentry, Concrete Framing & Finish Optometry Ike Soffes

949.363.3087 San Clemente Optometry, David J. Nota, OD HOME LOANS 224 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.2029 Coldwell Banker Home Loans - 949.307.7982 www.sanclementeoptometry.com Seaside Eyecare

949.493.2269 nmls#261832. Tom Fashing, Mortgage Advisor, 638 Camino De Los Mares, #A120, tom.fashing@mortgagefamily.com www.seasideeyecare.com

HOUSE SITTING

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

Dentists

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Environment 1st Exterminating, Inc. 949.218.1111 Costa Verde Landscape 2340 S. El Camino Real, #13, License#: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) www.freetermitereports.com www.costaverdelandscaping.com

Orthodontist Frank J. Mogavero, DDS MS 949.493.7300 1031 Avenida Pico # 101, www.syncyoursmile.com

Eric Johnson, D.D.S. 949.493.9311 INTERIOR DECORATING & REDESIGN PAINTING Village Book Exchange 949.492.1114 647 Camino de los Mares, Ste. 209, 99 Avenida Serra www.drericjohnson.com The Home & Garden Stylist/ 949.218.8022 KC Painting & Decorating 949.388.6829 Ronald Trosper, DDS 949.492.7140 Vignettes of Refinement BUSINESS COMPUTER SERVICE, 145 Ave Del Mar, www.downtownsanclemente.com San Clemente, www.vignettesofrefinement.com Periodontics & Dental Implants

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OC - IT

949.488.0029 970 Calle Negocio, www.oc-it.com

CARPET Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 638 Camino de los Mares, Ste. G-105, www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com Shaw’s Carpets 949.492.8070 135 Avenida Victoria

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

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

DRYWALL/DRYWALL REPAIR

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ELECTRICAL

949.683.4972

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

JewelerS

Arcadia Electric 949.361.1045 Paradise Jewelers

949.361.4367 www.arcadiaelectric.com Gallagher Electric

949.412.6602 808 N. El Camino Real, www.paradisejewelers.com P.O. Box 986, www.gallagher-electric.com

Entertainment

LANDSCAPE & DESIGN

Costa Verde Landscape 949.361.9656 DJ Services 949.874.2540 License#: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) KilltheTreble@yahoo.com www.costaverdelandscaping.com Greenscapes Landscape & Design 949.366.6564 Estate Planning, Probate, Trust 1046 Calle Recodo, Ste. I, www.greenscapesoc.com Lange & Minnott

949.492.3459 Living Gardens Landscape Design 949.218.7459 www.livinggardenslandscapedesign.com 1401 N. El Camino Real, Ste. 109

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

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

Pet Grooming VIP Pet Spa

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

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

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Pet Treasures

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

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

PHOTOGRAPHY Memories Of Me Photos wwwmemoriesofmephotos.com

949.361.0680

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

PLUMBING

I’m a proud Triton Alumni and excited to be back in this beautiful city. Christiansen Chiropractic’s goal is to relieve pain, promote wellness and fitness. I treat many types of ailments including sports and fitness related injuries. Please stop by or visit my website for any chiropractic needs, www.christiansenchiro.com, 949.276.2956.

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SUDOKU

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

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On Life and Love After 50: By Tom Blake

Did Sue Waste a Year on a Long-Distance Relationship?

A natural and expected result of Internet dating is the creation of long-distance relationships. The good news: Two people with similar interests have connected, assuming they are who they say they are. The bad news: They may live so far away it is difficult to spend time together and get to truly know each other.

Take Sue’s situation, for example. Sue wrote, “I met up with a friend from 40 years ago. I found out after six months that he is married. He says he has been separated for seven years, but can’t divorce for financial reasons. We have been communicating for a year and met once. I believe he will never divorce so I stopped writing. Did I just waste a year?”

How can one simple paragraph have so many different aspects?

Sue and the guy have only been together once in a year. That’s hardly enough time to steal a kiss.

In a long-distance relationship, it is important for both people to get their expectations

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on the table soon by asking two questions: “If we hit it off, and we want to be together on a daily basis as a couple, who will be willing to move?”

And, “How will we be able to spend enough On Life and Love After 50 time together to get to

By Tom Blake know each other well enough to chance such a dramatic action as one person uprooting his or her life to move?”

Another issue that makes Sue’s situation complex is the guy’s marital status.

More and more men and women are separating and pursuing different lives, but remaining married out of financial necessity. One woman I know lives in California and her husband lives in New Jersey. They have been separated for 13 years. He lives with his girlfriend. They have stayed married out of the goodness

of his heart because his medical insurance pays for her debilitating medical condition, without which, she might die.

I know of another couple who have been estranged for seven years or so. She has a boyfriend; he freely dates. But they are still married and live under the same roof. They haven’t divorced because it’s a bad time to sell the home and break up the estate. My guess is the chance of them ever reuniting as a married couple is zilch.

However, he loses out on some women because when women hear he’s married they head for the hills, regardless of his circumstances.

Did Sue waste a year? It sounds like it to me, depending on what she initially wanted from the relationship. If she wanted to marry him, she wasted a year.

If she wanted to live with him, she wasted a year. If she wanted a lover, she wasted a year. If she wanted a pen pal, then she didn’t waste a year.

After Sue found out he was married, she

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continued the relationship for another six months before the light bulb went on.

For a long-distance relationship to culminate in success, both parties need to be highly motivated and willing to make lots of sacrifices.

Tom Blake is a Dana Point business owner and San Clemente resident who has authored books on middle-aged dating. To comment on his column, email him at TompBlake@gmail. com. See his website at www.FindingLoveAfter50.com SC To read an extended version of Tom Blake’s column, including reader comments and his responses, visit the San Clemente Times website at www.sanclementetimes. com.

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

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5 Best Bets BASEBALL

Astros vs. Dodgers, Dodger Stadium August 12, 7:10 p.m.

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Before the Dodgers embark on a 10-game road trip, the team looks to roll through the Astros in an important home-stand series. Info: www.losangeles. dodgers.mlb.com

BASKETBALL

BASEBALL

Mercury vs.

Sparks, Staples Center

Rangers vs.

Angels, Angel Stadium

CD Motagua vs.

LA Galaxy, Home Depot Center

Outdoor Adventure Fitness Club, Dana Point Harbor

August 12, 7:30 p.m.

August 15, 7:05 p.m.

August 16, 7 p.m.

August 17, 5:30 p.m.

Still struggling to make any headway in the Western Conference, the LA Sparks look to right the ship against Phoenix.

After slugging it out on the road, the Angels return home to take on division rival Texas in the first of a three-game series. Info: www.losangeles.

Landon Donovan and the rest of the LA Galaxy are on a seek-and-destroy mission against Honduras’ CD Motagua in this inter-continental match.

Stay cool and fit with a fun outdoor activity as the Outdoor Adventure Fitness Club hosts a kayaking adventure. Fees do apply.

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San Clemente All Stars In Record Book, but not World Series

By Jonathan Volzke San Clemente Times

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hey may not be going to the Little League Junior World Series, but the San Clemente All-Stars have gone down in city history.

The magical season ended Monday night in a marathon 13-inning game that stretched more than three hours—almost twice that of a regular contest—that saw San Clemente fall to the Arizona state champions 8-3.

The team of 13- and 14-year-old players played with determination and heart that guided them through 20 games. They finished their all-star run with a 17-3 record, and is the first team in San Clemente’s history to earn the title of “Southern California Champions.”

They were supported by a cadre of community members who filled the stands at Irvine’s Windrow Park with a sea of red.

Even as the final game stretched past 10 p.m., supporters were on their feet cheering “Let’s Go San Clemente, Let’s Go.” City Councilman Tim Brown attended the kick off game in the series, and SC Little League President Sam Masotto posted live updates from the games via Twitter.

Manager Dave Riddle said the experience was special for the boys, most of whom have played together since they were 5 or 6 years old. He said he told them they had nothing to be ashamed of after the tough loss.

“I told them the one thing to take out of the game is that it just doesn’t come down to the score,” Riddle said. “It comes down to all they did to get to this point—all the days they skipped going to the beach, all the days of practice.”

San Clemente’s roster included Kolby Allard, Tyler Ankrom, Zak Bennett, Eric Blaes, Austin Briggs, Jake Feiner, Jeff Furmanski, Weston Gillotte, Royce Jacobson, Tanner Lawson, Chris Puckett, Dylan Riddle, Conner Sealey and Will Tribucher.

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The San Clemente All Star Juniors went further in the playoffs than any other team in SC history.

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The team headed up by Manager Dave Riddle, Coaches Carey Sealey and Mark Feiner, Steve Lawson and Richard Duke.

The tournament was intense, with five games over six days leading to the semi-finals Monday. Prior to that game, San Clemente averaged more than seven runs per game, outscoring opponents 37 to 8. That included a 15-2 win over Oregon.

San Clemente went 5-0 in its pool play, and drew Arizona in the semi-finals. Arizona went 4-1 in its pool play, losing a close game to Nampa Valley, Idaho. The team did, however, beat the Hawaiian team, essentially the same squad that won the Little League World Series in 2010.

The game was a classic, stretching nearly twice the length of the scheduled seven innings. San Clemente fell behind early, and trailed 3-0 after three innings.

But they kept fighting, and were down 3-1 entering the bottom of the sixth inning. That’s when Kolby Allard reached first on a walk before Chris Puckett slashed a shot between first and second base. That left Allard on third base and Puckett on second. Tyler Ankrom hit an RBI to score Kolby, moving the score to 2-3. Tanner Lawson then hit a grounder to the shortstop—while he was thrown out at first, Puckett crossed the plate to score the tying run.

Arizona got the third out and the game turned into a nail-bitter. The excitement moved to top of the seventh inning, when Arizona had a runner on third with out. The Arizona batter hit a sharp grounder to third baseman Ankrom, who fielded it cleanly.

He looked at the Arizona base runner to freeze him on third, then fired the ball to first base. Eric Blaes caught it at first for the put-out, but the runner

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from third tried to score. Blaes threw the ball back down to catcher Lawson, who put the tag on the sliding Arizona player to complete the double play.

That’s how the game went for another six innings. Both teams had scoring opportunities—San Clemente even loaded the bases twice—but could not record the game winner as the Little Leaguers made big-league plays.

Manager Riddle said later that his players hit the ball hard but they just didn’t find the holes in the infield against Arizona. “I guess that happens sometimes,” he said.

Defensively, San Clemente continued to hold off Arizona, too. Dylan Riddle made an over-the-shoulder catch in deep center field and second baseman Conner Sealey snagged hard grounder, spun and fired to first to get the runner and end the ninth inning.

San Clemente’s pitchers, starter Chris Puckett and Will Tribucher, pitched the team out of trouble a couple of times—and picked off several Arizona base runners.

But it was a miscue that broke the game in Arizona’s favor. An Arizona batter bunted, and when Tribucher grabbed the ball, wheeled and fired to first, no one was there and the ball caromed into right field.

Two runs scored on that play, and Arizona was able to add three more.

Even down by five in the bottom of the 13th, San Clemente continued fighting.

They loaded up the bases, but couldn’t score. The game, and their Little League careers, ended about 10:30 p.m. amid cheers from a still-full stands.

“This is a time in their life they never get back … It’s off to high school, college and whatever after that,” Riddle said, noting most are going to San Clemente High.

“This is pretty much it for them as far as Little League.”

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Grom of the WEEK Kaeden Carabba Age: 13, Bernice Ayer Middle School Kaeden Carabba will be entering the eighth grade at Bernice Ayer Middle School and is looking forward to the start of team surf competition. “I’m practicing hard this summer so that hopefully I can stand out in the first school contest by placing in the top three,” he said. “I’ve been working on my aerial surfing—especially landing air grabs. I’m going to surf as much as possible before school starts.” Nathan’s favorite surf spots include Riviera “when it’s barreling” and Lowers “on an uncrowded, good day.” When the waves aren’t cooperating he can most often be found skateboarding pools with his dad, hanging out with friends or studying surf forecasts. He likes the Courtesy photo anticipation of seeing the prediction of a good swell, he said. Kaeden is also planning on an end of summer surf trip to Mexico with his family. In school, Kaeden says he works hard every day and plans to give it his all this year in preparation for starting high school next year. As for his surfing future; Kaeden has designs on a pro career but, for now, says he intends to surf in as many contests as he can and see where it takes him. Along with Scholastic Surf Series (SSS) contests, Kaeden plans to compete in the National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA) Junior conference and the Gatorade Western Surfing Association (WSA) Championship Tour this season. —Andrea Swayne

On the Mend

SURF RESULTS

San Clemente big wave pro surfer Rusty Long recovering from burns

US Open of Surfing, July 31-August 7, Huntington Beach, Pier

By Andrea Swayne San Clemente Times

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n July 24 San Clemente-based big wave surfer Rusty Long suffered second-degree burns over approximately 40 percent of his body while clearing debris on his property in Puerto Escondido, Mexico.

Rusty is in stable condition in the University of California San Diego Burn Center Intensive Care Unit and has already received a second round of skin grafts on his wounds.

Long and his neighbor were setting a controlled burn to clear a pile of brush and construction debris that had become occupied by a swarm of aggressive bees and scorpions when the flames flared up, causing Long’s burns, said Rusty’s father Steve Long.

“They had been waiting for the appropriate weather conditions to light the pile on fire—calm, no wind, with a forecast of rain showers overnight which would douse the coals.

Gasoline was poured on the debris pile prior to lighting and the doctors speculate that gasoline vapors mixed with the sweat on Rusty’s body and vapors were also present in the heavy humidity and air surrounding the debris pile,” said Steve. “The fire jumped to Rusty after it was ignited. The wind began gusting at the moment the fire was ignited and Rusty was too close to the pile.”

Rusty’s friend Mathew Gonzales—also of San Clemente—rushed him to the Red Cross station. From there he was transported to the local hospital by ambulance.

“He was given excellent urgent care [at the local hospital]. The attending physician recommended Rusty be air lifted to either Mexico City or the United States for advanced care,” said Steve. “We arranged a jet San Clemente Times August 11–17, 2011

Rusty Long catches one of the best waves of the day at Mavericks in February 2010. Photo by Jason Murray/ photomurray.com Inset: File photo

ambulance to fly Rusty and his girlfriend Kelly Cox to San Diego the morning after the accident.”

The burns mainly affected the right side of his body and his right arm. Rusty’s face was not burned.

Steve, his mom Jan, sister Heather, girlfriend Kelly and brother Greg—fellow professional big wave surfer—have been taking turns at his bedside since his arrival at the UCSD Burn Center.

“He is in excellent spirits and the medical staff feels that his healing progress has been exceptional due to his fitness, mental outlook and diet,” said Steve. “He’s expected to make a full recovery and his progress has been so exceptional that some ICU nurses have nicknamed him ‘Unicorn’ (as in an amazing mythical creature). Rusty firmly believes that drinking coconut water has helped with his healing. His goal is to make it home in time to celebrate his 30th birthday on August 16.”

Doctors are expected to determine by the end of this week whether Rusty’s injuries will require additional skin grafts and more time in the hospital, said Steve in an August 9 phone call.

Rusty is not able to receive calls or visitors at this time and his family requests that well wishes be posted to the SanClementeTimes.com and DanaPointTimes.

Surf ForecasT Water temp: 62-66˚F Water visibility and conditions: San Clemente: 8-12’ Poor-Fair; Catalina: 15-25’+ Good Remarks: A mix of holding South-Southwest swell and small Northwest windswell offers funzone surf on Thursday. Surge is moderate and visibility is relatively low, making for poor-fair diving conditions at best.

Short range: Size is in the 3-4’+ occ. 5’(waistshoulder occ. head high) zone on Thursday as a South-Southwest groundswell holds, mixing with small Northwest windswell. Friday offers more 3-5’(waist-shoulder-head high) waves as fresh Southern Hemisphere South-Southwest swell joins the mix. Conditions look clean for the mornings and generally fair to good overall.

Long range: Fun surf continues over the weekend off a mix of continued Southern Hemisphere swell from the South-Southwest and small Northwest windswell. Conditions look clean for the mornings, with size in the 3-5’(waist-shoulder-head high) range at good breaks on Saturday and Sunday. Stay tuned to Surfline.com for updates.

com website comment board so that he can read them online.

The family also asks that in lieu of sending gifts and flowers, a donation be made on Rusty’s behalf to support the UCSD Burn Center and the Hospital General and Red Cross of Puerto Escondido, Mexico. SC

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MEN: 1. Kelly Slater, USA, 16.27; 2. Yadin Nicol, AUS, 2.57. WOMEN: 1. Sally Fitzgibbons, USA, 14.23; Lakey Peterson, USA, 12.40. JUNIOR MEN: 1. Filipe Toledo, BRA, 15.17; 2. Kolohe Andino, San Clemente, USA, 13.96; 3. John John Florence, HAW, 13.47; 4. Conner Coffin, USA, 11.44. JUNIOR WOMEN: 1. Lakey Peterson, USA, 16.07; 2. Malia Manuel, HAW, 12.67; 3.

Laura Enever, AUS, 12.36; 4. Coco Ho, HAW, 3.66.

Gatorade WSA Championship Tour, Event No. 1, August 6-7, San Onofre State Park, Trail 6 Local finishers only. MICRO GROM BOYS/ GIRLS U9: 1. Taj Lindblad, SC; 3. Nicholas Coli, SC; 5. Cooper Sutton, SC; 6. Patrick O’Connor, SJC. MICRO GROM BOYS/GIRLS LB U9: 1.

Eland Hansler, SC. BOYS/GIRLS U10: 1. Sebastian Mendes, Agoura Hills/SC; 3. Kade Matson, SC; 4. Nicholas Coli, SC; 5. Cooper Sutton, SC. BOYS U12: 1. Cole Houshmand, SC. BOYS U14: 1. Griffin Colapinto, SC. BOYS U16: 5. Brighton Reinhardt, DP. BOYS U18: 2. Jordan Kudla, SC; 3. Wyatt Brady, SC. GIRLS U12: 3. Zoe Mortensen, CB. GIRLS U14: 4. Malia Osterkamp, SC. GIRLS U16: 1. Kulia Doherty, SC; 5.

Kirra Connolly, SC. GIRLS U18: 1. Kulia Doherty, SC; 3. LuLu Erkeneff, DP. BOYS LB U14: 1. Jacob Atwood, CB; 3. Rio Donaldson, CB; 5. Ethan Mudge, CB. JR. LB U18: 1. Dylan Cox, CB; 3.

Mason Shaw, CB; 4. Casey Powell, SC. GIRLS LB U14: 1. Rachael Tilly, CB; 2. Meg Roh, DP; 4. Teresa O’Connor, SJC. GIRLS LB U18: 1.

Emmy Lombard, SC; 2. Karina Rozunko, SC; 3.

Rachael Tilly, CB; 4. LuLu Erkeneff, DP; 5. Kandi Patterson, CB. MEN 18–29: 4. Cody Canzoneri, SC; 5. Ricky Lovato, SC. SENIOR MEN 40-49: 4. Rick Erkeneff, DP; 6. Glen Tilly, CB. LEGENDS 50+: 5. Kyle Twitchell, SC; 6. Dale Baker, SC. SR. MEN LB 40+: 5. Rick Erkeneff, DP. OPEN WOMEN: 4. Keeley McWilliam, SC; 6. Lulu Erkeneff, DP. OPEN MEN LB: 2. Rick Ekstein, DP. OPEN WOMEN LB: 1. Rachael Tilly, CB. Full results available at www.sanclementetimes.com. www.sanclementetimes.com