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Sailing Away A San Clemente couple prepares for the sailing adventure of a lifetime E Y E O N S C / PAG E 4

Rick and Connie Hedrick stand aboard their sailboat Rhino. The couple plans to set sail shortly for the adventure of a lifetime. Their first stop will take them 2,800 miles to the Marquesas Islands. Photo by Andrea Swayne

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September Blackout Caused

by Poor Planning and Lack of System Coordination

Stewart Surfboards Celebrates its 35th Anniversary

SCHS Alum Kevin Murphy Signs as Free Agent with 49ers

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LOCAL NEWS & IN-DEPTH REPORTING

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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO Leaders at the Mission San Juan Capistrano decided to start piping out the courtship calls of male cliff swallows to attract the birds once known for their annual return on St. Joseph’s Day. The experiment, which will run for six weeks during the birds’ mating season, began in mid-April at the suggestion of ornithologist Charles Brown, a specialist who has lectured at the venue.

The idea is to bring the birds back to nest in the upper reaches of the church where nests haven’t been seen in decades. An attempt to bring the birds back will be a challenge because the species has dramatically declined in the area due to urbanization.

“The hope is that as the birds are passing over, it will entice them to fly down…and then decide to stay,” Brown said.

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DANA POINT The Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual State of the City Luncheon May 3 at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa. Mayor Lara Anderson delivered the key note speech providing an overview of the city’s community and business development status and balanced budget.

One of the most anticipated items discussed at the meeting was the Tourism and Business Improvement District-funded marketing campaign. Many in the audience signed up for the event after an April 3 City Council meeting when officials announced attendees would be given a first look at the new, much anticipated, brand logo and marketing strategy designed

by Agency 51 Advertising for the city via the TBID—a $3 per room night charge created and collected by the city’s four largest resort hotels to market the city as a premier destination.

SAN CLEMENTE’S TOP 5 HOTTEST TOPICS

What’s Up With...

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… the September Blackout?

THE LATEST: Poor planning and a break down in system awareness led to the September 8 power outage that left 2.7 million Southern California and Arizona customers in the dark, a report released this week from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission says.

The country’s largest blackout since 2003 spread out from the Mexican border up to south Orange County, including San Clemente, Dana Point and San Juan Capistrano, and west to Arizona. The outage also tripped the two reactors at San Onofre Nuclear Generating station.

The report, completed after eight months, recommended improved planning on the part of transmission operators and the other authorities whose work on the complex electrical grid interconnects.

“This report highlights the growing need for more coordination of grid operations in the West,” FERC Chairman Jon Wellinghoff said.

The loss of Arizona Public Service’s Hassayampa-North Gila 500 kV transmission line started the chain reaction that caused the blackout.

WHAT’S NEXT: But the report did not go as far as placing blame on any particular agency, said Heather Polzin of FERC. FIND OUT MORE: Visit www.sanclementetimes.com to view the report. —Stacie N. Galang

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… Goats in Talega?

THE LATEST: Since Friday, April 27, about 500 goats have been feasting on the foliage at the outer edges of Talega.

Hired by the Talega Maintenance San Clemente Times May 3–9, 2012

Corporation’s Board of the Directors, the Coalinga-based herd is eating away at the brush and helping the neighborhood comply with the Orange County Fire Authority’s plan to reduce the risk of wildfire in the backcountry.

Talega is spending about $1,000 per acre for the goats to eat ground cover in the steep areas near the Cristianitos Trail. It’s an 80 percent savings for the corporation, which would otherwise be forced to hire landscapers to clear the brush, said Brian Taylor, executive director of the corporation.

The goats have also become an attraction to neighbors who have come out to the trail in droves to see the herd.

Fire Prevention inspectors Rich Swanson and Nick Pivaroff toured the area Monday afternoon.

“They’re doing a good job,” Pivaroff said.

But some touch up would be needed, Swanson added.

ing to a news release from SCE. Scientists will collect and process 2-D and 3-D data in the waters off San Onofre.

The seismic work comes as SONGS faces greater scrutiny after both reactors were taken offline in January. Tubes on both relatively new steam generators have since shown what investigators have described as premature wear. SCE is working to determine the cause of the wear and make the adjustments needed to return the reactors to service.

Meanwhile anti-nuclear protestors, who have decried the power plant as outdated and risky, have called for its permanent shutdown. They hosted a rally near SONGS Sunday and have asked neighboring communities such as Irvine to join their opposition to the power plant.

WHAT’S NEXT: The fire inspectors said they would return to ensure not only the ground cover had been reduced but also ensure that enough separation between bushes and vegetation had been created.

Lew Avera, Talega board director, said Talega leaders hoped to offer the community a petting zoo once the goats’ work was done.

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

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

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… Seismic Studies Near SONGS?

THE LATEST: Southern California Edison plans to gather seismic data with the Scripps Institution of Oceanography near San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station as part of its compliance with a state law.

The $61 million study will evaluate existing and potential faults in the area, accord-

WHAT’S NEXT: The seismic work will begin later this year and continue through 2013, the release said.

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… Pet Poisoning?

THE LATEST: Residents Marc and Denise Schroeder appealed to the City Council this week to take steps against a neighbor accused of poisoning to death their dog Diablito.

“I’m just outraged,” said Marc Schroeder to the City Council.

He said his pet died Monday, April 9 after eating dog food laced with Drano.

A second dog he was caring for also succumbed to the poisoning Saturday, April 7, according to Marc Schroeder.

The pet owner expressed concern his neighbor would not be charged for the deaths of the two dogs. He paid $400 for Diablito’s autopsy, a fee he protested.

WHAT’S NEXT: City Manager George

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Scarborough said the information would be passed along to the district attorney who would decide whether to prosecute the neighbor.

“We are also very sorry to have any kind of experience like this in San Clemente,” Mayor Jim Evert said.

Scarborough also noted that is was a crime to poison any animal whether domesticated or wild.

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

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… Pet Sale Ban?

THE LATEST: The City Council this week turned down the chance to ban the sale of dogs and cats at retail shops despite appeals.

Sue Walshe, president of the nonprofit Pet Project that assists the city’s animal shelter, asked the council to reconsider the April 17 decision that would have enacted an ordinance keeping out the sale of pets in San Clemente. The ordinance was aimed at so-called pet mills. The city does not currently have a business that sells pets retail.

Councilwoman Lori Donchak, who represents the city on the Coastal Animal Services Authority, cast the only vote in support of the ordinance and asked her colleagues to reconsider the ban once more.

She said the staff report had been lacking and wanted a second chance to further the case for the ordinance. Donchak also said the council had received nearly 1,000 emails from supporters of the ordinance.

WHAT’S NEXT: One of the council members who voted against the ordinance needed to ask for the item to return to the agenda, but none did.

FIND OUT MORE: See the original staff report at www.san-clemente.org. —SNG www.sanclementetimes.com

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Sailing Away A San Clemente couple prepares for the sailing adventure of a lifetime

By Andrea Swayne San Clemente Times

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he screeching sounds emitted by a box-sealing tape dispenser fade into memory as the last contents of the San Clemente house are packed and stored. The home is ready for a renter to move in. The boat and all of its systems have been checked and rechecked. Provisions stowed and logged. Navigational charts — pages and pages of them — have been studied at length. Now, Rick and Connie Hedrick are ready to sail away from the comforts of home, from the Dana Point Harbor slip that has served as base for their sailboat Rhino and into the adventure of a lifetime.

The two are about to embark on a trip that will eventually see them spending a year, or two, or three, touring the Marquesas Islands, other islands of French Polynesia, the South Pacific and New Zealand.

Avid sailors, the Hedricks — Rick, 68, and Connie, 65 — are planning on departing within a few days, weather permitting, aboard the 32-foot sailboat Rick built with his own hands.

THE TALE BEGINS The story began in 1975 when Rick started working on Rhino. This first build took five years after which he moved the boat to a slip in the Dana Point Harbor and sailed his handcrafted vessel for eight years. As his life and priorities took a new direction, Rick Hedrick hauled the boat out in 1988, and it sat idle in Costa Mesa until 1994. That was the year he met Connie and began a rebuild of his sailboat.

Their relationship blossomed and in 2001 Rick moved to San Clemente, where Connie had been living since 1993. The two were married in 2006, re-launched the rebuilt sailboat and began sailing Rhino together.

Since 2006, they have sailed to Catalina about 20 times and made numerous trips up and down the California coast. In 2009 they departed on their longest cruise so far, the “Baja Ha Ha,” a rally of nearly 200 boats from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas.

After being tested by the rough weather on the way down south, they ran into challenging times on the way home as well.

Northbound from Baja, is a test of both boat and skill, as the return trip requires a constant battle against wind and current— a trip sailors unaffectionately refer to as “bashing.”

The danger and struggle encountered on that trip, a test for even the most experienced sailor, was far eclipsed by the beautiful sights, deserted bays and closeup encounters with sea life. It planted

San Clemente Times May 3–9, 2012

Above: The Hedricks unfurl Rhino’s sails and take her for a short spin around the Harbor and to the fuel docks on Monday. Below: Connie and Rick Hedrick stand inside the cabin of the 32-foot sailboat Rick built. Photos by Andrea Swayne

the seeds and fueled the dream for the Hedricks’ upcoming trip.

READYING RHINO In preparing Rhino for the journey, Rick completed a lengthy and expensive series of upgrades including new engines, pressurized water converters, radios and more.

The vessel is a 32-foot Westsail, cutter rigged—a mainsail and two headsails with one jib and one staysail—loaded with every safety device and mechanical system one could imagine.

There is a main GPS and chart plotter, backed up by hand-held GPS units, a self-righting life raft, jack lines to connect them to the boat and alarmed wrist bands in case anyone gets swept off the deck, life vests with strobe lights, whistles and dye markers, a reverse osmosis water desalination system, extra batteries, enough fuel to give the vessel a range under power of about 625 miles, spare alternators, impellers, filters, hoses, tools and the list goes on and on.

“We could probably build a whole boat at sea with all the parts we have on board,” Connie said. “Rick is a redundant kind of guy. We have back up for our back up.”

Friend and fellow Dana West Yacht Club member Ted Olson said he and other club members are excited for the Hedricks and stand behind their epic adventure.

“It’s something they’ve been dreaming about for a long time and I think it’s great that they are able to realize their dreams,” said Olson.

Olson said their safety has been a topic of conversation, especially following last week’s news of the deaths of three sailors off the coast of Baja after their sailboat appears to have struck rocks during the night.

“Rick and Connie are as well prepared as anyone could ever be,” Olson said, adding that the majority of club members are 100 percent behind the Hendricks, wish them all the best and are looking forward to tracking their progress.

To ensure the constant ability to communicate while at sea, Connie got her HAMM radio license to supplement their single side band standard maritime radio and extend the couple’s radio range with HAMM’s different set of frequencies.

Connie will also be posting daily updates so friends can go online and track their progress and they will have satellite phones onboard.

PACIFIC PUDDLE JUMP The first leg of their trip—to the Marquesas—the Hedricks will be taking part in the annual Pacific Puddle Jump, a Latitude 38 event like the Baja Ha Ha. Latitude 38 is a magazine and website for sailors to find information, share stories and sign up for the two major annual trips, said Managing Editor Andy Turpin.

Boaters register with Latitude 38 staff who will help boaters with immigration paperwork and other requirements upon arrival.

They also provide radio nets that boaters can check in with, to keep track of other “Puddle Jumpers” and act as an added level of safety communication in this “loosely structured rally,” said Turpin.

“It helps you feel connected. You know you’re not alone,” said Connie. “Latitude 38 gives me an added level of comfort when we’re out in the open ocean with not another soul in sight.”

About 220 sailors from many nations will join the voyage, leaving from different ports like Dana Point, San Diego, Puerto

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Vallarta, the Gallapagos Islands and Panama—all along the west coast of the Americas, Turpin said.

Sailors set out from March to May and arrive in the Marquesas after a minimum of a month at sea.

Connie said it is very likely that when they arrive after the 2,800-mile trip, it may very well be the first time they see another boat.

The Hedricks will then tour Tonga, the Cook Islands and Fiji then on to New Zealand by late November, just ahead of cyclone season. They plan to winter there and explore the area by motor home.

All in all, they are prepared to be gone as long as three years.

“We hope that our health holds up, but we’re playing it by ear and intend to have as much fun as we can. That’s the top priority,” Rick said.

Among the many things packed on to the boat is a framed copy of this poem that serves as a mantra of sorts for the Hedricks.

“On an ancient wall in China Where a brooding Buddha blinks Deeply graven is the message It is later than you think.

The clock of life is wound but once And no man has the power To know just when the hand will stop At late or early hour.

Now is the time you own The past is a golden link Go cruising now my brother It is later than you think.”

Although an Internet search of this verse failed to find its original author, it did turn up a number of different versions of the piece. Replace the word “cruising” with any number of pursuits—climbing, spelunking, backpacking across Europe or what ever—and the sentiment can apply to anyone.

“At this point in our lives we realize that our bodies won’t last forever and we want to do what we can while we can,” said Connie Hedrick.

Both say for them sailing is an almost spiritual passion and a means to both realizing a dream and living life to its fullest.

“On the open ocean the stars at night are amazing. Looking up at them makes me feel at one with nature but also makes me realize that we are just a tiny speck in the universe,” Connie said.

“Life is brief and we want to immerse ourselves in the vast universe and really experience it. At my age you realize how special this life is and rather than living in comfort and fading away, why not experience all the world has to offer?” said Rick.

“Some want to climb mountains. For us it’s being totally self reliant at sea. It really lets you know you’re alive. I don’t want to be a ‘woulda, coulda, shoulda’ kind of guy.

We’re getting older… It’s a big commitment, but it’s now or never.”

Stay tuned to www.sanclementetimes.com for updates on the Hedricks’ progress along the way. SC www.sanclementetimes.com

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EYE ON SC CITY AND COMMUNITY CALENDAR Thursday, May 3 Golf Course Committee Meeting 7 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers.

949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

2012 Essentials for Young Lives Donation Drive Donate items for homeless mothers and small children at the Beach Cities YMCA; donations accepted through May 11. 29831 Crown Valley Pkwy., Laguna Niguel, 949.495.9622, www.ymcaoc.org/essentials.

Friday, May 4 Seniors’ Cinco de Mayo Party 12 p.m.

Fun at The Dorothy Visser Senior Center with Global Affair. 117 Avenida Victoria, 949.498.3322, www.san-clemente.org.

Saturday, May 5 Document Shredding Fundraiser 9 a.m.-1 p.m. San Clemente Friends of the Library hosts a document shredding event at the San Clemente High School parking lot. $5 per standard file box of documents; profits go to San Clemente Library. 700 Ave. Pico, 949.276.6342, www.sanclementefol.org.

Sunday, May 6 San Clemente Farmers Market 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fresh produce, flowers and more every Sunday along Avenida Del Mar. Rain or shine.

Monday, May 7 Weight Management, Nutrition and Obesity Prevention Series 5 p.m.-7 p.m. The Community Resource Center of San Clemente hosts the free series in Spanish for families held at San Clemente Presbyterian Church. 119 N. Avenida de la Estrella, 949.365.2181, info@crcsc.org.

Tuesday, May 8 Good Neighbors Club of Capistrano Valley 11 a.m. The ladies group meets at Irons in the Fire for lunch and to discuss local groups of interest. 150 Avenida Magdalena, San Clemente, 949.361.0586.

Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting 6 p.m. Community Center, 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

Wednesday, May 9 Women’s Wednesday Wine & Networking 6 p.m.-8 p.m. San Clemente Wine Company hosts the new event for local women to promote businesses, drink wine and network! No entry fee, $5 glass of wine. 2 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

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SC Sheriff’s Blotter COMPILED BY STEVE BREAZEALE 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.

Monday, April 30

onto the left hand side of the road. He was also reportedly flipping people off as he drove by.

threatening her with a gun. After deputies met up with the girl, they reported that no weapon was found at the scene.

STOLEN VEHICLE Avenida Pico, 900 Block (11:07 a.m.)

A vehicle that was described as a Ford was stolen from a parking lot.

BATTERY REPORT South El Camino Real/Interstate-5 A Marine, who dispatchers thought was drunk, called in stating that five men approached his vehicle in a Chevron parking lot and started asking him where he was from. The Marine told the men he didn’t want any trouble but the group suddenly jumped him.

VANDALISM REPORT South El Camino Real/Avenida Victoria (5:47 a.m.) A man approached a woman’s car outside of Duke’s and “kneed” the vehicle, putting a dent in it. The woman, who had a witness to the crime, stated that the man did something similar to her car the night before. The man, who works as a bar back, was arrested where he remained in custody as of April 30.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON-CIRCUMSTANCE Avenida Del Presidente, 3200 Block (3:10 a.m.) A caller alerted deputies when he caught his neighbor looking inside his windows. The night before the neighbor shut off the power to the caller’s house.

The neighbor, a self described carpenter, was taken into custody as of April 30.

Sunday, April 29

BATTERY El Camino Real, 2700 Block (9:23 p.m.)

A man was assaulted while sleeping at a bus stop near a Carl’s Jr. INDECENT EXPOSURE Calle De Los Molinos/Calle Valle (6:30 p.m.) A man described as being 6-feet tall with a thin build sporting a mustache and thick, prescription glasses was seen touching himself outside of a baseball card shop.

DISTURBANCE Avenida Del Poniente, 200 Block (4:16 p.m.) A caller told deputies that his neighbor threatened to kill his dog after the neighbor’s cat got loose and ran through his yard. The caller’s dog went after the cat but the feline eventually got away unharmed. It was then that the cat’s owner issued the threat.

Saturday, April 28

TERRORIST THREATS Ola Vista, 2400 Block (6:24 p.m.) A woman accused her friend of having an affair with her husband so she took a knife from her house and left in a black Kia Optima.

The knife-wielding woman’s husband then called the husband of the other woman to warn the two of his wife’s actions.

TRAFFIC HAZARD Camino De Los Mares/Camino Vera Cruz (10:37 p.m.) Someone was throwing water balloons at cars near the intersection. A caller, who was hit by one of the balloons, claimed that it almost caused her to drive off the road.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON-CIRCUMSTANCE Avenida Junipero, 100 Block (4:26 p.m.)

A man, who was believed to be in his 20s, was seen walking up and down the street with a bottle in his hand, possibly drinking.

CITIZEN ASSIST Bolivia, 400 Block (7:51 p.m.) A caller phoned in a report stating that several teenagers had “rubberbanded” her doors together at the front of the house, making it impossible for her to open them.

PETTY THEFT El Camino Real, 1800 Block (3:36 p.m.)

A man stole a woman’s burrito and cheese stick after he threatened to punch her in the face if she didn’t hand over her food.

The burrito thief was tracked down and found at a bus stop nearby where he was taken into custody. The 34-year-old man, whose occupation is listed as a cook, remains in custody on $50,000 bail.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON-CIRCUMSTANCE Ola Vista, 2400 Block (1:08 p.m.) A man got a call from his neighbor, telling him that his living room window was broken and that there was blood on the sill. It turns out it was a man who accidentally fell through the window. The man was taken to the hospital to treat for lacerations on his arms.

RECKLESS DRIVING North El Camino Real/Avenida Estacion (12:38 p.m.) A man in a navy blue Chevy was tailgating and passing cars by going

BRANDISHING A WEAPON Cristianitos Road, 800 Block (6:59 a.m.)

A girl who was camping at the San Mateo Campgrounds called her dad early in the morning to tell him that someone was

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DISTURBANCE Avenida Aragon, 200 Block (12:58 a.m.)

Two men on skateboards were riding through the neighborhood, knocking down trashcans and pounding their fists against car windows.

Friday, April 27 BURGLARY IN PROGRESS Avenida Miramar, 100 Block (6:07 p.m.)

A caller who was in Alaska told deputies that his neighbor had called him to tell him about a window that had been shattered in his San Clemente residence.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON-CIRCUMSTANCE Cazador Lane, 300 Block (5:03 p.m.)

Three transients were setting up camp in Trafalger Canyon behind a caller’s home.

UNKNOWN TROUBLE El Camino Real, 2300 Block (5:02 p.m.)

A man was holding a gun over multiple people behind Sugar Shack restaurant.

Immediately after, four other males were seen pulling three people out of a car and putting them on the ground. A 21-yearold woman was arrested and placed on $20,000 bail.

DISTURBANCE Canada, 100 Block (4:38 p.m.) A caller alerted deputies to his neighbor after the caller saw the man next door shooting a rifle with a scope on it in his own yard.

PETTY THEFT Avenida Pico, 700 Block (1:27 p.m.) An 18-year-old student was arrested for stealing his principal’s wallet. The teenager has since been released.

Saturday, April 26 DRUNK DOWN El Camino Real, 200 Block (1:05 a.m.)

A 27-year-old woman was taken into custody after taking swipes at people outside of Dukes and eventually assaulting a fireman. Deputies were told that the woman, who was obviously drunk, was outside of the bar yelling at people when she fell down and hurt her elbow.

Firefighters with the Orange County Fire Authority responded to the call, and it was then that the woman attacked one of the responders. She has since been released from custody. www.sanclementetimes.com

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PROPS, RECOGNITIONS AND MORSELS OF INFO Pasadena Museum Showcases Artist from San Clemente

Parents Invited to Documentary on Prescription Drug Abuse

u San Clemente artist Kevin Short has been invited to exhibit five paintings at the Huntington Library’s Art Collections and Botanical Gardens in Pasadena. “I am honored to show my work in such a beautiful and important venue,” Short said. “I grew up visiting the Huntington, and it holds a place of wonder and awe to me. I can’t be more thrilled.”

The San Marino League will be hosting a private opening May 5, and the show will be open to the public Sunday, May 6. Short has been featured many times over the last 15 years by the Mission San Juan Capistrano in solo exhibitions and Mission events. For more information, visit www.kevinshort.com.

u The documentary Overtaken on the effects of prescription drug abuse in South Orange County will be shown Tuesday, May 8, at San Clemente High’s Triton Center at 6:30 p.m. for all parents, students and community members. The showing is part of Crime Prevention Specialist Janet Dunford’s Parent Project and done in collaboration with San Clemente Police Services and the high school’s Parent-Teacher-Student Association.

Dr. Robert Winoker, medical director of Mission Hospital’s Trauma Center, will be the evening’s guest speaker. Lt. John Coppock, chief of San Clemente’s Police Services, will be on hand at the event and will participate in a special community discussion following the showing. The PTSA is partnering with all three San Clemente middle school PTAs in the presentation.

Bernice Ayers Middle School student Rylee Grant, Marco Forster’s Samantha Porras, Vista del Mar’s Tiffany Dowell and Shorecliffs’ Emma Bunim will participate in a math and science camp. Courtesy photo

Patriotic Quilts Sewn for Servicemen, Women

Home Tour Pays for Students’ Math, Science Camp at UCI

TOPS Reaches 45 Years u Take Off Pounds Sensibly or TOPS, San Clemente Chapter 856 is celebrating its 45th year of mutual support among its members in a program of losing weight in a healthy and positive way and to reach their goals. TOPS is an international, nonprofit weight control program. Anyone interested in support for losing weight is welcome to drop in at the weekly TOPS meetings held Wednesdays at 9 a.m. at the St. Clements Episcopal Church, 202 Avenue Aragon, San Clemente or visit www.tops.org.

Shredding Event Set at SCHS u San Clemente Friends of the Library will host a personal and confidential document shredding event Saturday, May 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the San Clemente High School parking lot. The documents will be shredded on site by Proshred who will then recycle the paper. Participants don’t’ need to remove paper clips, binder clips, staples or rubber bands. The cost is $5 per standard file box of documents. All profits will go directly to the San Clemente Library. For more information, email Nonie Fickling at scfotl@gmail.com.

u Surfside Quilters Guild members

created 120 red, white and blue quilts for injured service men and women, surpassing their original goal by 20. In July 2011, a special committee headed by Susie Russell decided to make the patriotic quilts by May 1. The gurney-sized quilts are mailed directly to two combat hospitals in Afghanistan and made to comfort wounded servicemen and women being transported on cargo planes to the States for further medical attention.

Members were encouraged to make blocks, quilt tops, completed quilts or come to the monthly Wounded Warrior Sewing. Each quilt had a label stitched to the back that expressed the guild’s caring and support.

“Although the stories and struggles that we hear in response can be heartwrenching, much to our delight we received a special package from one of the combat hospitals in Afghanistan,” a news release said. “It contained a quilt in the shape of

a flag that was made by the night nursing staff. It was constructed out of donated used uniforms.”

Surfside Quilters has 230 members who meet the second Tuesday of the month at San Clemente Presbyterian Church, Fellowship Hall. To learn more, visit www. surfsidequiltersguild.org.

u Four San Clemente girls will spend a week studying math and science at the University of California at Irvine, a program funded by the 41st annual American Association of University Women Home Tour.

The San Clemente-Capistrano Bay branch sponsors seventh-grade girls each year at Tech Trek. Campers will experience campus dorm life and interact with women whose expertise is in science or math.

Funds for the sponsorship come from the association’s home tour Sunday, May 6 from noon to 4 p.m. The tour showcases four homes: a Tuscan-Mediterranean, Hollywood regency that is designated as an historical structure, a French country cottage and a contemporary ranch. Local artists and artisans’ works will be on display and available for purchase.

Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 the day of the event. For more information, call Peg Coggins at 949.488.7765, email aauwtour2012@gmail.com or visit www.aauw. sccb.com.

Concert Centers on Love

Members of the Surfside Quilters Guild made 120 patriotic quilts for servicemen and women. Courtesy photo

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u The San Clemente Choral Society will present its eighth spring season concert May 5 at a 2 p.m. matinee and a 7 p.m. evening performance at St. Andrew’s by-theSea Methodist Church, San Clemente. The concert, Songs From The Heart, will take the audience on a journey through centuries of music written on the subject of love. In addition to the 60-voice choral group directed

by Stephen Sturk, the program will also include several solos and ensembles. The San Clemente Choral Society has been preparing since February and promises the audience a beautiful evening of song.

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Advance tickets are $12 adults and $10 for seniors, and at the door, tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children 5 to 12. For more information, email sanclementechoralsociety@gmail.com or calling 949.361.8463.

To arrange group rates, call 949.429.1151.

Art & Wine Auction at Casino Lines up Local Musicians u Local musicians will entertain guests at the Art Auction & Wine Tasting event at the Casino San Clemente May 6 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The event to benefit the local Boys & Girls Club will bring The Elizabeth Lamers Trio to perform in the Grand Ballroom, the Brandi and Jason Duo to the Patio of the Stars and Paul McIntire to the venue’s Rock Garden.

“We are so fortunate to have secured these local musicians to entertain guests during the art auction,” said Kelly Roemer, general manager of the Casino.

The auction will also provide culinary treats courtesy of Jay’s Catering and selected wine by The Cellar of San Clemente.

Casino owner Linda Sadeghi said she and her staff were honored to be the historical backdrop to such a fun yet meaningful event. For ticket information, visit at www.sanclementeartauction.com or call 949.492.4340.

Criminal Minds Casts SC Actor, Vocalist u San Clemente singer and actor Jolie Adamson landed a small role on the CBS television series Criminal Minds and can be seen in the Wednesday, May 9 episode. Adamson is a 2010 graduate of San Clemente High School and is currently in her sophomore year at UC Irvine. She is studying theater arts.

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CITY COUNCIL CORNER: By Councilmember Jim Dahl

Summer Safety Tips on Fire, Ocean Can Save Lives Residents can take simple measures to ensure the safety of loved ones

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s a retired fire captain, I instinctively rank the safety of our residents as my number one concern. With summer fast approaching I’d like to Jim Dahl remind everyone of the importance of taking simple precautions to protect themselves. More of you will be visiting San Clemente beaches for fun and free recreational enjoyment. To make your visit enjoyable and safe, I ask that you review these basic — yet critical— personal survival tips: • Always swim near a lifeguard. Fact: Did you know that the chances of drowning are one in 18 million if a lifeguard is present?

• Never swim alone. Having a swimming partner could save your life if you happen to go under due to exhaustion or from swallowing too much water. Fact: More than 1 million people die each year in the United States due to drowning,

according to the International Life Saving Federation.

• Watch for rip currents. If you happen to get caught in a rip current, swim to the side one way or the other until you no longer have difficulties or feel yourself being pulled. Fact: 80 percent of drowning deaths are due to rip currents.

Another important and timely topic is fire safety, especially after a dry winter.

When the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Climatic Data Center crunched the numbers for December, January and February— ”meteorological” winter for 2011-2012—it stacked up as the fourth warmest of the past 117 winters. What does that mean to us in San Clemente? That means we are at risk of having above normal wildfire conditions.

With an abundance of scenic canyons and rugged natural foothills in San Clemente, coupled with the potential for a hot, dry summer, this could pose a dangerous combination if we are not thoughtful of

our everyday habits. The City of San Clemente prides itself on being the first city in the nation in 1980 to require residential sprinkler systems in new homes. Since then 500 cities nationwide have adopted a similar ordinance because sprinklers save thousands of lives each year and prevents hundreds of millions of dollars in property losses. A report by the National Bureau of Standards estimated that adding fire sprinklers to single family homes could reduce fire deaths by as much as 70 percent a year for “a savings of about 2,500 lives a year.”

Please consider these tips right now before it heats up outside: • Remove overgrown plant material, especially exotic invasive species, in and around your home that can become a fire hazard.

• Ensure a functioning fire extinguisher is in your home and garage.

• Check in-home smoke detectors for working batteries.

• Signup at www.OCFA.org for a wild-

Letters to the Editor DOHENY STATE BEACH NEEDS YOUR VOTE FOR GRANT FUND ED NEELY, board of directors Doheny State Beach Interpretive Association

Doheny State Beach Interpretive Association is requesting the help of our local communities in obtaining a $10,000 grant from Odwalla Juice, a division of Coca Cola, to plant trees in Doheny State Park.

Twenty nationwide candidates have been selected to compete for the grants. The top 10 projects as determined by national online balloting will be funded. Recently, Doheny has lost many of its Australian eucalyptus trees due to safety issues or disease.

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fire consultation on your home.

• Print the “Fire Prevention in the Canyons” brochure from the OCFA website at www.ocfamedia.org/canyonfireprevention. pdf to learn ways to make your property more resistant to fires.

In San Clemente we are fortunate to have an outstanding team of public safety responders, be it our firefighters and paramedics, deputies, or lifeguards. Their response times, skill set and dedication are above par. Our residents can have peace of mind knowing they are in good hands; however, taking these simple steps on your own can have huge rewards to a relaxing, memorable summer and help you avoid a scary emergency. If you have any questions, please call me at 949.361.8322 or email me at DahlJ@sanclemente.org. SC PLEASE NOTE: The opinions offered here are solely those of the guest columnist and may or may not be shared by the San Clemente Times staff. We appreciate, however, their willingness to share their views, and we invite responses to be sent to letters@ sanclementetimes.com.

YOU’RE INVITED!

This grant would go far in helping us replace them with California native trees such as sycamores and alders, providing habitat for birds, squirrels and other species that reside seasonally or year round at Doheny State Beach. Further, these trees would provide shade for our park visitors to sit in and relax, perhaps with a picnic basket, taking in the beauty of this California State Park jewel.

To participate, a voter need only visit the website: www.odwalla.com/plantatree.

Once online, the voter needs to click on vote, then find the Doheny State Beach entry on one of the two pages that shows the projects, which are randomly placed

at each log-on, watch our short video and vote for us. Balloting concludes on May 31. Each voter may only vote one time.

Thank you for considering this request.

I would be happy to speak or correspond with any of our friends and supporters who would like further information about the grant or the Doheny State Beach Interpretive Association. Contact me at edneely@dohenystatebeach.org .

IT’S DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN AND IT’S WRONG MARILYN O’BRIEN, Diane Thomas and Joan Thompson, co-presidents League of Women Voters of Capistrano Bay Area

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8 a.m. Friday, May 4

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

The League of Women Voters was born more than 90 years ago from the long fight to get women the right to vote. Since 1992, when league members studied health care (Cont. on page 14) www.sanclementetimes.com

SOAPBOX WAVELENGTHS: By Jim Kempton

Tweet her Right: Twitter is New Form of Soundbyte Sense of humor the best part of this social medium

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or those of you like me, who initially felt that Tweeting was for twits and are just getting used to the idea that Twitter is a legitimate form of communication, here’s how far behind we are: There is already an Emily Post of tweets, and already a sense of humor, which in my mind is the first sign of civilized behavior.

Twitter, it turns out, has begun to develop a whole world of comic communication based on the limitation of 140 characters.

So whether you are tweeting with your wife, daughter, colleague or hot date, here are some tips on how to tweet her right.

Don’t send funny emails or cosmic “send this on” requests to anyone under 25. They will think you belong in a nursing home. Skip being critical of the obvious.

Grousing aloud about Twilight fans is tantamount to yammering about airline food.

There is always conjecture about how long a fad, or phase or next big thing will last. Tweeting about it is so yesterday it makes that phrase sound new again. Be relevant.

WAVELENGTHS Don’t tweet about what Jim Kempton you had for breakfast or what store you happen to be in. Does anyone really want to know? Never tell a person you are trying to impress how many followers you have. If you are doing it to get more followers, then you are advertising. If you are bragging you are just lame. Both are self serving and silly.

Humor, for many tweeting talkers, is using the medium as the message, and snagging “LOLs” on Twitter is becoming an art form in itself.

“It’s amazing how much people love delivering one-liners,” notes Kevin Murphy of RiffTrax, digital comic group who uses Twitter as a way of talking back to bad movies and books. “You could say it’s cultivated a more literary form of one-liner.”

On the other hand, it hasn’t cut down on the volume of off color and inappropriate jokes. Remember: Tasteless or generic jokes are conversation killers - in person or on line.

And that is the other side of the coin – there is no filter on social media. It can be hilarious or downright terrible, but the traditional control mechanisms that we have come to rely on for good taste are non-existent.

So don’t pass along anything that might be obnoxious or insulting. It will be seen as belonging to you even if it came from

Letters to the Editor (cont.) policy, we have worked to ensure access to quality health care for all. The league also has a strong commitment and belief that public policy in a diverse society must affirm the right of individuals to make their own reproductive choices.

That’s why the league is so deeply concerned about recent proposals that would allow employers and health plans to block contraceptive services and discriminate against women.

By a narrow margin, the U.S. Senate recently defeated an amendment that would limit access to contraception for women if any employer or insurance plan has an undefined “religious or moral objection” to it. This open-ended invitation to cut back on preventative health care services would turn back the clock for women and for American society.

We understand that not everyone agrees with the league on this subject. But we strongly believe that public institutions, including schools and hospitals that receive substantial federal assistance, should not limit the health care choices available to their employees. Institutions that serve the public at large should not impose their own views but should respect the conscientious decisions of each individual.

The League of Women Voters believes that all persons, regardless of gender, should be eligible for preventive health services. Allowing employers to exclude contraceptive services is discrimination based on sex, and it’s wrong.

RETURN CHILDREN TO FOREFRONT OF PUBLIC EDUCATION TERRI MOSTERT, San Clemente

The articles that are being written about

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somewhere else. As any kid who has ever posted stupid drinking photos of themselves will tell you: Secure posting can only be done when your computer is turned off.

Jim Kempton was a former Media Director for Billabong USA and now works as director for the San Onofre Foundation, helping to support San Onofre and San Clemente State beaches. He spends as little time making friends on Facebook, connections on LinkedIn and followers on Twitter as possible. But he still wants you to be a friend, follower and supporter of these great state beaches. www.Sanofoundation.org. SC PLEASE NOTE: The opinions offered here are solely those of the guest columnist and may or may not be shared by the San Clemente Times staff. We appreciate, however, their willingness to share their views, and we invite responses to be sent to letters@ sanclementetimes.com.

FR OM THE MI ND O F ZELES KI

Capistrano Unified School District are only a glimpse of what is happening in our school district today. Funding, layoffs and waivers for class size increases are only a minor setback in the tragedy we as parents are facing. The school district has relinquished its job of educating children and is now more concerned with employment. Teachers are not pursuing a career in education, but a union job that protects their own financial interests above children’s needs. The union asked its members to vote on the option of raising class size and a subsequent reduction in force, or make personal contributions to health care benefits. The union has voted to support the district’s proposal of classsize increases.

The majority of educators have given up their love for children and accepted a love of money. As a teacher and parent, I am uniquely aware of both sides. However, I am a teacher that believes the students come first. I would not and will not support a plan that puts our children at risk.

Many parents agree with me. Yet, we feel that the information is not disseminated adequately and makes it difficult for us to have an informed voice.

I ask you to please help us, parents and children in the Capo Unified. Assist us in returning our children to the forefront of education. Thank you for your support of our young scholars.

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Real Estate

ExpErt’s CornEr Cost to Own is Way Down The cost to own a home is the lowest it has been since 1999.

What is the check going to look like every single month for as long as you live in your home? That is what every buyer should be focusing on in looking to purchase. The “cost” of a home is not only the price paid, it is the monthly payment, as well. As a new homeowner writes a check for the monthly payment month in and month out, it will not take long for the price paid for the home to become a fleeting memory.

Instead, the homeowner is going to be exceptionally aware of the exact dollars and cents that must be covered every month. Cashing in on the historically low interest rates is so much more important than getting hung up on paying an additional $5,000 to $10,000 more for a property. The difference in payment is about $25 per month for every $5,000.

So, a $20,000 difference is $100 per month. That may seem significant, but it seems that everybody is overlooking the importance of changing interest rates and its impact on the monthly cost of a home. However, interest rates truly are at historical lows and will not remain this low indefinitely.

Waiting seems to be a gigantic gamble that can cost a family thousands of dollars every year. If prices remain the same, which is becoming increasingly probable, a jump in the interest rate by 1% for a $400,000 loan will add an additional $238 per month to the payment. A 2% increase will result in a $489 per month difference, or $5,868 each and every year.

For those buyers who want to wait in fear that prices will drop, when will they enter the market? Historically, once these buyers are finally certain that the market is poised to appreciate and that it has definitively turned the corner, interest rates will be much higher than they are today. As a point of reference, payments are nearly identical for a 4%, $400,000 loan and a 6% $320,000 loan.

Remember, today’s market values are a result of major price depreciation. The lower values and lower costs are fueling the turn in the housing market thus far in 2012.

As so many experts are concluding, the cost to own is not going to get much better than it is today. Instead, we strongly believe that people who wait will look back with regret and will reminisce about the good ol’ days when interest rates were at 4%, just as we all reminisce when gas prices were at $3 per gallon.

We are here to assist with all your real estate questions and needs. Please feel free to call me any time.

Surterre Properties, www.csiragroup.com 33522 Niguel Road, Monarch Beach, CA 92629 DAVE CSIRA 949.500.3283, dave@csiragroup.com

Mom is coming to visit for Mothers Day… Are you ready?

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, and multi-generations of family getting together, we are once again asking you to consider just how “visit-able” is your home?

Visit-ability, is a movement/philosophy/trend that seeks to insure that all homes are at least partially accessible to all people regardless of mobility impairments, even when those in fact might not be the owners of the homes but rather occasional visitors such as aging parents.

Visit-ability modifications also make homes easier for those who might develop mobility limitations to still visit friends and family, rather than have to turn down invitations or not be invited at all.

The importance of this simple philosophy can be seen even more when one realizes that the 65 and over population is expected to increase from approximately 35 million in 2000 to 55 million in 2020. 90% have indicated desires to stay/age in their own homes as long as possible ensuring maximum independence possible.

For all of us–perfectly healthy or otherwise–our ability to conduct simple daily tasks like cooking and bathing (with safety and efficiency) has a direct effect on our sense of happiness and independence.

Home owners are investing good money in their homes and should be informed that with a slightly modified way of thinking, they can also comfortably, stylishly and safely provide for their changing needs over time.

In our opinion, it is unconscionable for any design professional to not take this opportunity to educate the home

owner on the ideas and principles of aging in place that address and provide for their future demands for the space–not simply their current ones.

Whether you just need a plan for what to do for when mom comes to visit, or if you’ve decided on a major remodel, we can help you get more out of your home; Enhancing the healthy and independent lifestyle you deserve for you and yours as time goes on, while also increasing your home’s value as more and more aging buyers recognize the advantages of a home for a lifetime.

Give us a call at 949.492.1872 to explore your current and future needs About the Author: Raad Ghantous is the principal of Raad Ghantous & Associates/RG&A (www.raadg.com) and is an expert in luxury hospitality, wellness centers, and medical & day spa developments. RG&A has over 15 years of experience specializing in developing integrating elegant and seamless designs/modifications to new or existing structures. Raad is also the owner of the newly founded “Your Home For A Lifetime”, an A.D.A/ Barrierfree/ Universal design/Aging in place, full service design division of Raad Ghantous & Associates RG&A.

HOW THE $25B MORTGAGE SETTLEMENT MIGHT HELP YOU

by David L. Gibbs I just returned from a conference at which both the National and California Monitors for the record-breaking $25B settlement between mortgage servicers and the government spoke. Their message was one of hope – that this settlement and the relief it may provide to homeowners will help stem the tide of what continues to be a real estate disaster, and that this might restore some faith in our financial and legal systems. For those who haven’t watched the news recently, the Federal Government and 49 of the State Attorneys’ General recently reached a landmark settlement with banks over claims of improprieties in the servicing and foreclosure of mortgages. The settlement has three main components – relief for homeowners who’ve already lost their homes; relief for homeowners still struggling to retain their homes; and new servicing standards for how mortgages are serviced going forward. The settlement does not cover all lenders and/or mortgage servicing companies.

The “Big 5” mortgage servicers were the target of this action, and accordingly, only mortgages serviced by Ally/GMAC, Bank of America, Citibank, JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo are eligible to participate in the settlement.

For homeowners whose home was foreclosed by one of these banks between January 1, 2008 and December 31, 2011, you will be eligible for a direct cash payment of between $1,500 and $2,000. The even better news is that if you believe that you have claims against the bank as a result of the loan or foreclosure, the payment of this settlement to you does not act as a waiver of those claims, and you may continue to pursue them separately and independent of this settlement. One word of caution, however, the banks will provide lists to the State Attorney Generals of persons eligible to receive these funds – if you were foreclosed by one of the “Big 5” during the applicable timeframe, you will want to contact the California State Attorney General’s office to ensure that you are included in the settlement.

If you still own your home, the settlement provides for an enhanced, mechanism for obtaining a loan modification. Again, the banks are responsible for identifying homeowners who may be eligible, so it would certainly benefit you to contact a knowledgeable professional to identify the best means of ensuring that you are included in these benefits. NACBA, the trade organization who hosted this conference is presently working on a mechanism to ensure that eligible homeowners are properly considered for relief, because as of today none of the “Big 5” have procedures in place to facilitate the settlement.

I’ll be writing more on this settlement as it develops.

For current information, check our website at www.gibbslaw.com.

949.492.3350

1908 Calle De Los Alamos Warm modern interior redesign in Southwest San Clemente.

Expansive bluff-top ocean views and perched above Lasuen beach.

Situated on a manicured, gentle slope that borders the beach trail with easy access to surfing, volleyball, running & nature enthusiasts! The design of this home was recently completed by HGTV’s ‘Redesign’ host Kenneth Brown. Minimalistic lines infused with pops of color transcend this entire home.

The piece de resistance is the ocean and sky from the bay configuration and extra low and tall windows for maximum white water and sand views.

June 7th

HOME AND GARDEN Get the Most from your Home Remodeling done right not only allows you to better enjoy your home, but in the long run can even return a majority of what you spend. According to the National Association of Realtors, by focusing on quality and improving the right areas, you can earn back about 70% of the cost of remodeling if the time comes to sell.

“Plant vegetables in a raised bed or in pots with a drip system.”

The improvements that offer the best return on your investment include: 1) Update Kitchens. These are often-used spaces, and you don’t need to spend a fortune to make them beautiful.

Looks can be updated without using the most expensive materials, and improving the lighting and layout can go a long way.

2) Beautify Bathrooms. Another often-used space, a well-built bathroom adds significantly to the comfort and enjoyment of your home.

3) Add Outdoor Living Space. Decks and patio covers create space and usable living area at a fraction of the cost of adding on.

4) Maintain the Exterior. Well maintained roofing and siding do more than increase the curb appeal of your home.

Neglected exteriors can also lead to much more expensive problems down the road.

5) Upgrade Doors and Windows. Quality doors and win-

dows add style and character. They also contribute to significant heating and cooling savings.

Choosing a contractor with a reputation for quality will ensure that you get the best value out of your home projects.

Call Sacher Construction for a free consultation. We are locally owned and operated, and fully licensed and insured.

Jordan Sacher – Owner 949.303.8712 Jordan@SacherGC.com www.SacherGC.com

6 Important To Do’s in your Home with an easy reminder from Father time It’s that time again! Spring forward! Maintaining the mechanical parts of your greatest asset is something many of us (myself included) often overlook. Here is an easy way to remember. When you change the time on your clocks for daylight savings in the Spring & Fall, remember the following six tasks (in no particular order) need to get done: • Inspect and clean behind and around your clothes washer/dryer. The lint that often collects there can be a fire hazard (plus you may find that sock you were looking for). Also inspect your flexible water hoses to your clothes washer. Their failure is the leading cause of water damage to homes. The average age of failure for a washing machine water hose is approximately 8.5 years. This means they need to be proactively replaced every 5 years.

• Check the batteries and test your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. If you don’t have either one of these detectors, it is now a code requirement. They can be found at most hardware & home improvement stores and are life savers!

• Have your heating and/or air conditioning system serviced and cleaned by a professional. Giving your heating and cooling system a spring cleaning will allow you to stay comfortable even after spring turns to summer. Your maintenance includes checking your thermostat settings, cleaning and adjusting components, safety checks and pressure cleaning your systems drain line to help avoid

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expensive water damage.

• Inspect and drain your storage tank water heater. If you have a tankless water heater, it typically requires an annual descale service. Remember a water heaters typical life span is 10 to 14 years for a storage tank type and 20 to 25 years for a tankless.

• Clean behind & around your refrigerator (pay close attention to clean any coils or parts that look like a radiator). Dirty coils and air restrictions can cause your refrigerator to run twice as long as it should.

• Check your emergency preparedness and first aid kits for any items that need replenishing.

Once you have got all these tasks done, go enjoy the x-tra daylight hours!

Triton Air, Inc. is a family operated and owned company specializing in repair, installation and maintenance on commercial and residential Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Water Heating equipment. Increase your energy savings by calling us before June 15th to hear how you can receive up to $1,575 in Rebates or 18 Months, No Interest, Equal Monthly Payments Financing through GE Capital with the purchase of a qualifying Lennox® Home Comfort System. Call us today at 949.492.0290 or visit us at tritonair.net.

Over the past decade my wife and I have grown both small amounts of edibles in containers and now larger amounts in raised beds. We progressed from buying the random hybrid tomatoe or hot pepper at the nursery to growing most everything from seed shipped via mail order, from a seed catalog. One shipment included a free packet of carrot seed. I had heard that tomatoes appreciated carrots and vice versa, essentially the two being perfect companions.

I sprinkled some seed around the base of the tomatoes and in two months I had an amazing amount of different sizes and shapes of deep orange carrots. Neither my wife or I particluarly though liked carrots. Despite this my wife still opted to incorporate them into some dishes so that we did not just throw or give them all away. To our surprise the carrots were sweet and full of flavor, they were crunchy and crisp, yet softer than their cousins from the super market that threaten to chip a front tooth.

So then we started growing things we never ate before like baby bak choi, and colorful lettuces that are not even found at the high end grocers, and virtually eveything proved to be just like that carrot… (insert overdone yet fitting saying here) yes like the carrot on the end of the stick leading towards a better edible small garden.

If you have even a small area that gets 6-8 hours of sunlight set up a raised bed or some large pots. Fill with a bagged planting mix or some delivered bulk planter mix. Add an additional zone for a drip system that will take away the need for your constant daily attention and enjoy your work. Of course there are more details than can be covered here so either hire a professional or buy a book like “The Vegetable Gardeners Conatiner Bible” by Edward C. Smith or “Small Plot, High Yeild Gardending”

by Sal Gilbertie and Larry Sheehan.

Look for more discussion on Landscape and Hardscape ideas in this years SC times Real estate section.

Submitted by Rob McFadgen (owner of Costa Verde)

GETTING OUT

YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER

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

thursday

SADDLEBACK COLLEGE JOB & INTERNSHIP FAIR 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Meet prospective employees or employers.

Saddleback College, 28000 Marguerite Pkwy., Mission Viejo, 949.582.4656, www.saddleback.edu.

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MUSIC OF THE WORLD: ASIA’S PACIFIC TRIO 7 p.m. Casa Romantica presents a concert with The Pacific Trio playing traditional Chinese instruments. General admission $30, members $25. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

friday

DANCING FOR A CAUSE PARTY 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Event at San Clemente Villas with performances, a DJ and dance floor, food, raffles and more, benefitting the Boys & Girls Club. 660 Camino de los Mares, 949.489.3400, www.scchmaber.com.

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DANA POINT SYMPHONY SEASON FINALE 7:30 p.m. Conductor Dean Anderson leads the concert at St. Edwards Church. Tickets $8-$12. 33926 Calle La Primavera, Dana Point, 301.832.0388, www.danapointsymphony.com.

CITY CUP & CHARITY CHALLENGE GOLF TOURNAMENT 1 p.m. Golf tourney at San Juan Hills Golf Course to benefit charitable organizations. Fee $150 each or $550 foursome. Registration and lunch begins at 11 a.m.

32120 San Juan Creek Road, www.scjcitycupgolf.com.

WINE TASTING 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. San Clemente Wine Company welcomes Sokol Blosser from Oregon. Get 7 wine tastes for $15. 2 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

saturday

STEWART SURFBOARDS 35TH ANNIVERSARY 1 p.m.8 p.m. Celebrate 35 years of Stewart Surfboards with a storewide sale. Free food and live music. 2102 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.1085 www.stewartsurfboards.com.

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AT THE MOVIES: FIVE YEARS TOO LONG What happens when you get two slightly overweight NorCal guys, two pretty English girls, a Welsh professor and a number of Asians together for a never-ending wedding engagement? Well, not much, to be honest. Filmmakers Judd Apatow, Jason Segel and Nicholas Stoller have reunited for another crude humored romcom. Previously creating one of the funniest movies of the past decade, Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008) and The Muppets (2011), their next project would be just as entertaining. But they hit a few rough spots along the way with The Five-Year Engagement.

Segel stars as a Bay Area chef named Tom who proposes to his aspiring psychology professor girlfriend Violet (Emily Blunt). But a job offer in Michigan that Violet receives causes them to move and adjust to a new location and stall on making wedding ceremony arrangements. To the point where one, two, three and even four years go by before Violet realizes Tom hates living in Michigan and has become careless with their relationship. © 2012 Universal Studios On one hand, Segel and Pratt both come off self-deprecating and funny, while Blunt and Brie can hold their own humorously and charmingly without the guys’ aid for two hours. On the other hand, two hours feels too long for this tale. There’s also a strange influx of out-of-place Asian jokes. All in all, The Five-Year Engagement has funny moments, but needed editing. SC — Megan Bianco

T. PATTERSON GRAND RE-OPENING The surf shop re-opens in a bigger store with lots more offered.

Event features live music by Kings of Leisure and more.

1407 N. EL Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.366.2022, www.tpattersonsurfshop.com.

PEPPER 6 p.m. Special concert at OC Tavern in conjunction with the re-opening of T. Patterson Surf Shop.

Limited tickets available. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.

CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION 12 p.m.-6 p.m.

Celebrate at Max Berg Plaza Park featuring entertainment by Mariachis, Aztec dancers, ballet folklorico and live bands along with a student art exhibit, children’s activities, food and drinks and more. 1100 Calle Puente, San Clemente, 949.361.8264, www.san-clemente.org.

SAN CLEMENTE CHORAL SOCIETY SPRING CONCERT 7 p.m. Concert titled “Songs From the Heart” held in St. Andrew’s by-the-Sea Methodist Church. Tickets $12-$15. 2001 Calle Frontera, San Clemente, 949.429.1151, www.SCCS-Arts.org.

KENTUCKY DERBY HAT PARTY 1 p.m. The San Juan Capistrano Equestrian Coalition hosts a viewing party with a hat contest at the Regency Theater. Tickets $20-$25, plus optional $10 hat contest registration fee.

26762 Verdugo St., San Juan Capistrano, www.sjcec.org DOCUMENT SHREDDING FUNDRAISER 9 a.m.-1 p.m. San Clemente Friends of the Library hosts a document shredding event at the San Clemente High School parking lot. Cost $5 per standard file box of documents; profits go to San Clemente Library. 700 Avenida Pico, 949.276.6342, www.sanclementefol.org.

LIVE COMEDY 8 p.m.-11 p.m. Zona’s Presents the South Coast Comedy Showcase featuring live comedians. Tickets $10, available online. 647 Camino de Los Mares, San Clemente, 949.970.4568, www.ZonaItalianRestaurant.com, www.SouthCoastComedy.com.

sunday

DANA POINT GRAND PRIX OF CYCLING Professional cyclists, amateurs, and kids race bikes along a criterium course through downtown Dana Point.

Event includes something fun for the entire family, with a vendor expo, food and more.

More info: 949.248.3501, www.danapointgrandprix.com.

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FINE ART AUCTION & WINE TASTING 2 p.m.-5 p.m.

The Exchange Club presents the art and wine event at the Casino San Clemente benefiting the Boys & Girls Club, featuring work by 20 artists, wine, live music, appetizers and more. Tickets $40. 140 W. Avenida Pico, San Clemente, 949.492.4340, www.sanclementeartauction.com.

FLOCK OF 80’S 8 p.m.-11 p.m. Live ‘80s music at Still Water. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www. renaissance-danapoint.com.

monday

ELEGANT SPRING LUNCHEON 6:30 p.m. Cooking class with Chef Caroline Cazaumayou at Antoine’s Café. $50 includes recipes, dinner and a glass of wine. 218 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.1763, www.antoinescafe.com.

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MONDAY NIGHT LAUGHS 9 p.m.-11 p.m. Live standup comedy at Hennessey’s Tavern. 34111 La Plaza, Dana Point, 949.488.0121, www.hennesseystavern.com.

tuesday

2012 STUDENT ART SHOWCASE: TOMORROWS ARTISTS TODAY 11 a.m.4 p.m. Casa Romantica features an exhibition of works by local high school and middle school students, on display through May 31. General admission: $5. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

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GHOSTWALKER COUGAR IN THE SANTA ANA MOUNTAINS 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Presentation about the elusive native cougar at the RMV Presentation Center as part of The Reserve’s “Spring Series” of wildlife presentations. Call for info and directions, 949.489.9778, www.theconservancy.org.

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ROB STEFFEN 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Live music at The Cellar.

156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com. *For our full calendar, visit the “Event Calendar” at www.sanclementetimes.com.

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Business Beat

BY STACIE N. GALANG

News and updates on San Clemente’s business community catering division when the restaurant business slowed with the economy.

“Now, we have a big catering office and showroom,” Eric Wagoner said. “That’s been a major support of our restaurant.”

Iva Lee’s will host an open house Sunday, June 10 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The restaurant will have live music, food and drinks. The public is welcome. For more information, email Eric Wagoner at Ericw3@cox.net, call 949.361.2855 or visit www.ivalees.com.

MILESTONES u Surfer, shaper, artist.

That’s how Bill Stewart describes himself.

All three dimensions have contributed to the success of Stewart Surfboards, which is celebrating its 35th anniversary.

“I had to adapt and roll with the punches to some degree,” he said.

A Florida native, Stewart drove crosscountry after graduating high school in 1971 in search of better surf. Soon enough, he was shaping boards, and spun off his own business in a tiny shop in Capistrano Beach in 1977 before opening his Laguna Beach store in 1981.

By 1985, he arrived in San Clemente where he found the abandoned FranklinAdams Clay and Ceramics factory with smashed-out windows and rock-grinding equipment.

“It was the ugliest building in all of San Clemente,” said Stewart, 60. “I was looking for cheap rent.”

To keep up in the business, the longtime surfer said he used his three skills — surfing, shaping and art — and combined them with his competitive nature. His surfboards went global.

“The truth is in the water — because anybody can run an ad,” said the owner who estimates he’s personally hand shaped 30,000 longboards. “It’s when the customer talks about the product, that’s what sells them.”

These days, he employs about 14 people, down from the heyday of 52 in 1996, but simpler and sleeker, Stewart said. In recent years, his daughter Ashley Lienes added her marketing skills to the business.

“I try to teach my employees that this is people’s spare change, and this is what they do in their spare time,” Stewart said. “We’re not doctors or dentists or lawyers. People are here to have fun, and we’re here to keep a smile on their faces.”

To that end, Stewart Surfboards will hold

San Clemente Times May 3–9, 2012

GIVING BACK u V’s Barbershop sent out barber Chon Alarcon Friday, April 20 to Vista Del Mar Elementary to help a student give Principal Scott Young a shave. The student won the highest bid at a school fundraiser.

“The kids were laughing and screaming,” said John C. Renaud, owner of V’s Barbershop. “It was quite a show. Everybody enjoyed it.”

Renaud said the shop has participated in fundraisers before but never an event like the principal’s public shaving. “(Young) was great about it,” the barbershop owner said.

Shapers Mickey Munoz, Bill Stewart and Terry Martin in 1977. Courtesy of Bill Stewart

its 35th Anniversary storewide sale Saturday, May 5 and Sunday, May 6. The shop at the 2102 S. El Camino Real will offer free food, drinks and live music Saturday from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Call 949.492.1085 or visit www.stewartsurfboards.com. u Nearly 10 years ago, Eric and Lisa Wagoner opened their dream restaurant Iva Lee’s on El Camino Real. The eatery was named for Lisa Wagoner’s grandmother Iva Lee who was born in Kentucky in 1915 and eventually made her way to Baton Rouge, La. Lee came from a long line of the Southern women who passed down recipes since their arrival in the United States in 1640.

The couple brought in Chef Christopher Starr to create dishes inspired by Iva Lee. Next month, the restaurant will mark its decade of serving up Southern fare to West Coast palates.

“We’re really excited,” Eric Wagoner said.

“We owe a lot to support of our local community.”

Since the opening, the owners added a

OPENINGS u The San Clemente Chamber of Commerce will celebrate ribbon cuttings for four new businesses. Cinnamon Productions Bakery Café at 641 Camino De Los Mares, D130, San Clemente will have its ribbon cutting Friday, May 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information, visit www. cinnamonproductions.com.

Eyeland Lash at 647 Camino De Los Mares, Unit 104 will cut the ribbon on its business Friday, May 11 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. See www.eyelandlash.com for details.

San Clemente Grooming & Pet Spa at 801 Via Suerte, Suite 101 opens officially with

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its cutting Friday, May 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Visit www.sanclementegrooming.com.

K’s Temptation Boutique at 162 Avenida Del Mar will have its ribbon cutting Friday, June 1 from 11:30 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. To learn more, visit www.kstemptationboutique.com. u North Beach Nutrition recently opened at 1502 N. El Camino Real, offering its nutrition bar for smoothies, teas and other nutritional products. The nutrition shop also offers on-site health coaching, including a free nine-point computerized fitness evaluation. For more information, visit www. northbeachnutrition.com. u OC Skin Institute and Dr. Tony Nakhla recently arrived in downtown San Clemente at 224 Avenida Del Mar, Suite B and joined the Downtown Business Association. To learn more, call 714.547.6111 or visit www.

OCSkinInstitute.com.

ACQUISITIONS u San Clemente-based LifeModeler, Inc. was acquired last month by medical technology business Smith & Nephew.

LifeModeler provides biomechanical human body simulation tools and services. The company’s software shortens the time to develop products with its virtual modeling of the human body, according to a news release. Shawn McGuan, LifeModeler CEO, will continue to lead the business within Smith & Nephew.

“We will remain in San Clemente and bring the presence of this large market leader to our small town,” he said by email.

In a news release, McGuan said Smith & Nephew’s history of developing innovative medical technology and its investment in research and development convinced him that this was the right opportunity. See www. lifemodeler.com to learn more.

www.sanclementetimes.com

SC LIVING

Rector Takes Reins of City’s First Church Episcopal community welcomes priest to San Clemente

By Stacie N. Galang San Clemente Times

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an Clemente’s oldest church has its newest rector.

The Rev. Patrick Crerar started his ministry at the 83-year-old St. Clement’s-by-the-Sea the week of Ash Wednesday and hasn’t stopped since.

“A marathon, I would describe it as, but a good marathon,” said the Episcopal priest of his work thus far. “What a blessing it is to work in this wonderful place.”

Nestled in the Las Palmas neighborhood, the Avenida Aragon church, which is designated historic landmark No. 1 by the San Clemente Historical Society, boasts about 350 members and offers three Sunday services, including a noontime Spanish liturgy.

Since 2008, Crerar ministered to the growing Spanishspeaking community of Alexandria, Va. as associate rector of Grace Episcopal Church prior to his latest stint. Last year, Crerar searched for his next opportunity and visited St. Clement.

“I came here on a Sunday and felt immediately at home,” the rector said. “We went through a long process of prayer and discernment. Nothing in the Episcopal church happens quickly.”

Grace Episcopal served military families who worked in or near the Pentagon, and Crerar said he was drawn to San Clemente because of its proximity to Camp Pendleton. He also appreciated the welcoming nature of the church and the diversity of its members — young families, military personnel and longtime church-goers.

City Adds Parks Advocate to Wall of Recognition

The Rev. Patrick Crerar arrived at St. Clement’s-by-the-Sea in February. Photo by Stacie N. Galang

Crerar said he aims to welcome more people into the church, especially build its Latino population.

“Church growth is always part of my goal,” he said.

But he will spend his first months getting to know the people who make the church work and understand their traditions and honor them, the rector said.

“The goal is to discuss together as a community God’s vision for us in the future,” he said. SC

ill Thomas has made San Clemente a better place to live, work and play, city leaders said.

For that reason, the city will honor the Beaches, Parks and Recreation commissioner by adding his name to the Wall of Recognition.

“Of course, I’m extremely grateful and honored,” Thomas said by email.

He was recommended to the City Council to be placed on San Clemente’s Hall of Fame equivalent and the five-member panel endorsed his nomination unanimously. Thomas will receive his 2012 Wall of Recognition award at a future council meeting.

“Bill, I can’t describe how proud we are to recognize you for your many accomplishments that have made our city a better place to live, work, and play,” Mayor Jim Evert in a letter to Thomas. “The benefits of your accomplishments are endless.”

In fact, Thomas was named the city’s Volunteer of the Year in 2008 and Citizen of the Year in 2007 by the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce. He also served as a member and president of the California Association of Parks and Recreation Commissioners and Board Members, representing San Clemente and the Friends of Beaches, Parks & Recreation Foundation throughout the state.

“Through his positive contributions to San Clemente, Bill has made a lasting impact on the community,” Evert added. SC — Stacie N. Galang

Locals Only

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

The only directory featuring San Clemente businesses exclusively ACCOUNTANTS Craig Workinger CPA’s Inc 629 Camino de Los Mares #307

CHOCOLATE/CANDY COINS

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

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

949.492.5589

APPLIANCES SERVICES & REPAIRS

GraCorp Coins & Collectibles www.gracorpcoins.com

949.350.4692 Kevin

BEAUTY SUPPLY

CONTRACTORS - GENERAL

DENTISTS

DRYWALL/DRYWALL REPAIR 949.498.9515 Call Jeff johnson4sc@cox.net

BOOKS

949.683.4972

ELECTRICAL

949.361.1045 949.492.1114 Arcadia Electric www.arcadiaelectric.com Gallagher Electric 949.412.6602 BUSINESS COMPUTER SERVICE, REPAIR P.O. Box 986, www.gallagher-electric.com

Village Book Exchange 99 Avenida Serra

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

CARPET

ESTATE PLANNING, PROBATE, TRUST Lange & Minnott 1201 Puerta Del Sol, Ste. 203

949.492.3459

Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 FILM AND VIDEO PRODUCTION 638 Camino de los Mares, Ste. G-105, Red Point Digital 801.573.2370 www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com Shaw’s Carpets 949.492.8070 www.redpointdigital.com 135 Avenida Victoria FINANCIAL ADVISOR

CARPET & FLOORING

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

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

CHEESE SHOP

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

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

FURNITURE

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

CHIROPRACTIC CARE

HOME DÉCOR

CONCRETE Coldwell Banker Home Loans 949.307.7982 Costa Verde Landscape 949.361.9656 nmls#261832. Tom Fashing, Mortgage Advisor, License: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) www.costaverdelandscaping.com tom.fashing@mortgagefamily.com

949.493.9311 949.492.8180 Eric Johnson, D.D.S. 647 Camino de los Mares, Ste. 209, www.drericjohnson.com

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

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

San Clemente Optometry, David J. Nota, OD 224 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.2029 www.sanclementeoptometry.com Seaside Eyecare 949.493.2269 638 Camino De Los Mares, #A120, www.seasideeyecare.com

COMPUTER REPAIR & SERVICES South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 ORTHODONTIST 109 Calle de los Molinos, www.southcoastfurniture.com San Clemente Computer & Network Services Frank J. Mogavero, DDS MS 949.493.7300 daniel@sanclementecomputer.com 949.276.1581 HOME LOANS 1031 Avenida Pico # 101, www.syncyoursmile.com

ASAP Appliance Service 949.361.7713 B Construction 949.481.8444 3200 Legendario, www.asapapplianceservice.com 1046 Calle Recodo, Ste. I, www.bconstruction.net The Cooper Company General Contractor ART GALLERIES License #B 638754, 949.361.2538 San Clemente Art Association 949.492.7175 www.biffcooperconstruction.com 100 N. Calle Seville, www.scartgallery.com Dunham Construction, Inc. 949.492.7100 License #450880, www.dunhamconstruction.net AUTO WRECKING Hutton Construction 949.492.2808 San Clemente Auto Wrecking & Repair Shop www.brucehuttonconstruction.com 1520 Avenida de la Estrella, Ste. B, 949.492.6121 COSMETICS www.sanclementeautowrecking.com AVON 949.370.0433 BABY & CHILDREN’S GEAR Annie Kyle, www.youravon.com/anniekyle OC Tykes 949.429.1714 Mary Kay Cosmetics 949.248.2868 201 N. El Camino Real, www.octykes.com www.marykay.com/madams2 Del Mar Beauty Supply 150 Avenida Del Mar, Ste D, www.delmarbeauty.com

OPTOMETRY

HEATING

949.369.1052 949.218.3224 Schmid’s Fine Chocolate 99 Avenida Del Mar, www.schmidschocolate.com

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Images/Creative Solutions 949.366.2488 Dr. R. Tyler Johnson DC, Chiropractic Center 2927 Via San Gorgoinio, Ste. 100, www.imgs.com 1502 N. El Camino Real, 949.498.6440 HAIR SALONS www.chiropracticcenteronline.com Christiansen Chiropractic 949.276.2956 Kreative Hair Design 949.498.6245 903 Calle Amancer, Ste. 230, www.christiansenchiro.com 173 Avenida Serra

HOUSE SITTING

PAINTING KC Painting & Decorating

949.388.6829

PERIODONTICS & DENTAL IMPLANTS

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

INTERIOR DECORATING & REDESIGN

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

PEST CONTROL

The Home & Garden Stylist/ 949.218.8022 Colony Termite Control 949.361.2500 Vignettes of Refinement 1402 Calle Alcazar, www.colonytermite.com San Clemente, www.vignettesofrefinement.com

PET SITTING

JEWELERS

Curbside Pet & House Sitting 949.369.5074 Paradise Jewelers 949.361.4367 San Clemente, dalmatian.love@cox.net 808 N. El Camino Real, www.paradisejewelers.com

LANDSCAPE & DESIGN

PHARMACIES

Sea View Pharmacy 949.361.9656 665 Camino De Los Mares #101, www.seaviewpharmacy.com

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

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

949.361.9656

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

949.633.0813

949.496.0123

PHOTOGRAPHY Memories Of Me Photos www.memoriesofmephotos.com

949.361.0680

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

PLUMBING

A to Z Leak Detection 949.499.4464 1218 Puerta del Sol, www.atozleakdetection.com MATTRESSES Bill Metzger Plumbing 949.492.3558 South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 1218 Puerta del Sol, www.billmetzgerplumbing.com 949.496.9731 109 Calle de los Molinos, www.southcoastfurniture.com Chick’s Plumbing www.chicks-plumbing.com MOLD REMOVAL San Clemente Plumbing 949.366.2691 Jarvis Restoration -24/7 949.362.5388 647 Camino de los Mares, Ste. 108, 1393 Calle Avanzado, www.jarvisrestoration.com www.sanclementeplumbing.com

MORTGAGES

POOL/SPA SERVICE & REPAIR

Brian Wiechman, 949.533.9209 Radiant Pool & Spa Service www.radiantpoolservice.com V.I.P. Independent Mortgage Inc. www.vipmtginc.com/team/brianwiechman

MOTORCYLE PARTS & SERVICE

PRESCHOOLS

San Clemente Preschool SC Rider Supply 949.388.0521 163 Avenida Victoria 520 S. El Camino Real, www.scridersupply.com

MUSIC LESSONS Danman’s Music School 949.496.6556 www.danmans.com Leslie Lowe - Ukulele, Guitar 949.292.5019 & Bass leslielowe82@gmail.com Janet Poth - Violin & Viola 949.922.6388 413 Calle Pueblo, janpoth@aol.com

949.290.5616

949.498.1025

PRINTING

Printing OC 949.388.4888 27134 Paseo Espada #B 203, www.printingoc.com

PSYCHOLOGISTS

Barbara M. Thomas, PsyD 949.547.0833 655 Camino de Los Mares, Ste. 117 Janet M. Seymour, PsyD 949.633.0813 1443 N. El Camino Real, Ste. B OFFICE FURNITURE Manny Tau, Psy.D., PSY14892 888.949.5150 South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 300 S. El Camino Real, Ste. 218, www.drtau.com (Cont.)

109 Calle de los Molinos, www.southcoastfurniture.com

REAL ESTATE Antonio Fiorello, Forté Realty Group 949.842.3631 San Clemente, www.forterealtygroup.com Casa Verde Homes - Simon Wilson 949.212.5800 www.casaverdehomes.com Century 21 OMA - Eric Benson 949.584.3751 www.sanclementecoastalhomes.com Marcie George - Star Real Estate South County marciegeorge@cox.net 949.690.5410 McDaniel Gilmore Group - Surterre Properties www.livetalega.com 949.464.3226 Prue Putnins- Regency Real Estate 949.366.1984 www.TheTalegaTeam.com, www.HomesByPrue.com “Sandy & Rich” - ReMax www.sandyandrich.com 949.293.3236

REMODEL Casa Verde Homes 949.212.5800 License #B 906391, www.casaverderenovation.com Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 638 Camino de los Mare, Ste. G-105, www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com

RESTAURANTS

BUSINESS • SPOTLIGHT V.I.P. Independent Mortgage Inc Choose the Local Lender you can Trust! Deep family roots in San Clemente and Dana Point.

Specializing in First Time Home Buyers, 2nd homes and Investment properties.

FHA, VA, Conventional, Jumbo, and Portfolio Lending products, Refinances too! Rates are at a historical low, so call Brian Wiechman at (949) 533-9209!

V.I.P. NMLS #145502, V.I.P. BK# 0909074, NMLS #331800

TATTOO STUDIO & PERMANENT MAKEUP Highland Ink 949.481.4434 1006 S. El Camino Real, www.highlandink.us

TERMITES Colony Termite Control 949.361.2500 1402 Calle Alcazar, www.colonytermite.com The Termite Guy 949.940.1010 106 W. Canada Ave., www.877termite.com

TILE & STONE INSTALLATION/RESTORATION Yorba Linda Tile & Marble, Inc. www.yorbalindatilemarble.com

949.492.8719

VETERINARIANS

Pacific Coast Veterinary Hospital 949.429.1555 Salon Bleu 949.366.2060 1242 Puerta Del Sol, www.pacificcoastveterinary.com 207 S. El Camino Real, www.scsalonbleu.com Sanctuary Salon & Spa 949.429.5802 WATER DAMAGE 1041 Avenida Pico, Ste. B, www.sanctuarytalega.com Jarvis Restoration -24/7 949.362.5388 1393 Calle Avanzado, www.jarvisrestoration.com

SCREENS

WATER WISE IRRIGATION Café Calypso 949.366.9386 Sure-Fit Screens 949.498.9412 114 Avenida Del Mar #4 Costa Verde Landscape 949.361.9656 www.surefitscreens.com Carbonara Trattoria 949.366.1040 License#: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) 111 Avenida Del Mar, #B, www.carbonara.com www.costaverdelandscaping.com SECOND HAND/THRIFT SHOP The Cellar 949.492.3663 South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 156 Ave. Del Mar, www.thecellarsite.com 109 Calle de los Molinos, www.southcoastfurniture.com The Bargain Box 949.492.2800 ROOFING CONTRACTORS 526 N. El Camino Real, Jim Thomas Roofing 949.498.6204 www.capistranovalley.assistanceleague.org 162 Calle de Industrias RUNNING STORE Run More 949.940.0408 303 N. El Camino Real, www.runmore-ca.com

SALONS

SKINCARE A Beautiful You Skin Care 949.370.1852 1502 N. El Camino Real, www.abeautifulyouoc.com

SURF SCHOOLS

San Clemente Surf School Salon Bamboo 949.361.3348 www.sanclementesurflessons.com 150 Avenida Del Mar, Ste. A, www.salonbamboo.com

949.334.7649

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

WINDOW CLEANING

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& OUTDOORS STORIES, SCORES, SCHEDULES & MORE

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5 BEST BETS BOYS BASEBALL

WALK/RUN

Cougars vs. Tritons, San Clemente High May 4, 3:15 p.m.

San Clemente starts Game one of a two-game series with Capo Valley with plenty of postseason implications on the line.

Info: www.sctritons.com

SOFTBALL

BASEBALL

San Clemente Trail Run, End of El Camino Del Rio

Blue Jays vs.

Angels, Angel Stadium

Wolverines vs.

Tritons, San Clemente High

Giants vs. Dodgers, Dodger Stadium

May 5, 7:45 a.m.

May 4, 7:05 p.m.

May 7, 3:30 p.m.

The San Clemente Trail Run is on tap this weekend as this 5k and 10k run/walk raises funds to help support Family Assistance Ministries.

Before hitting the road for six games, the Angels aim to best Toronto in the second game of a four-game series.

The Lady Tritons are looking to keep its run of perfection in league play alive as the team hopes to topple Aliso Niguel.

Info: www.losangeles. angels.mlb.com

Info: www.sctritons.com

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BASEBALL

By David Zimmerle

SOFTBALL • The Lady Tritons (4-0 SVL, 11-11) edged Aliso Niguel 2-1 April 24, en route to its fourth straight Sea View League win. Summer Secrest pitched the winner from the circle, giving up seven hits while striking out two batters. Tied 1-1 heading into the top of the seventh inning, it was Jourdan Kadow’s late-game RBI that brought in the winning San Clemente run.

The team went on to face San Juan Hills May 1 before taking on Dana Hills May 3.

Next 7 days: May 7 vs. *Aliso Niguel, 3:30 p.m.; May 9 at *Capo Valley, 3:30 p.m.

GOLF • The Tritons (1-6 SCL, 3-10-1) suffered another set of South Coast League losses, this time against Aliso Niguel. On April 24, San Clemente lost 198-202 to the Wolverines. And on April 26 while hosting Aliso at Talega, San Clemente was edged again, 195-201. The team competed in the South Coast League Finals May 1-2 at San Luis Ray Downs.

Next 7 days: May 7 at CIF Team Div. at Talega, 7:30 a.m.; May 10 at CIF Team San Clemente Times May 3–9, 2012

After an array of games on the road, the boys in blue take on divisional rival San Francisco in a three-game series.Info: www.losangeles. dodgers.mlb.com

seventh, Kianna Mourer in eighth, Kinsley Anderson in 15th and Kaleigh Anderson in 23rd. The team competes at the South Coast League Finals at the Marguerite Rec Center May 3.

Next 7 days: N/A

Triton Report

BASEBALL • The Tritons (3-5 SCL, 13-11) picked up a 5-2 win against Tesoro April 25 as Trevor Sealy led the team with three RBIs on three hits including a homerun. Danny Atkinson took the win from the mound pitching 6.2 innings, striking out two batters on 10 hits. San Clemente’s win streak stopped there after the Tritons were edged 1-0 by Tesoro April 27. Braden Riddle incurred the loss from the mound, pitching six innings and striking out six batters while giving up six hits. The Tritons went on to face La Jolla Country Day April 28 losing the nonleague showdown 11-7. San Clemente took on El Toro May 2.

Next 7 days: May 4 vs. *El Toro, 3:15 p.m.; May 8 at *Capo Valley, 3:15 p.m.; May 10 vs. *Capo Valley, 3:15 p.m.

May 7, 7:10 p.m.

BOYS AND GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD • Both varsity levels faced Laguna Hills on April 25 before gearing up for the Sea View League Prelims May 1 and the league Finals May 4.

Next 7 days: N/A

(From left) Kinsley Anderson, Makena Chamoures, Carlye Townsend, Kianna Mourer and Kaleigh Anderson have helped San Clemente dive toward excellence this season. Courtesy photo

Finals at Rancho San Marcos, 8 a.m.

BOYS LACROSSE • The Tritons (6-2 SCL, 12-6) rolled to another South Coast League win against Mission Viejo April 24.

Sophomore Austin Streeter led the faceoff battle winning 13 of 14 draws, Peyton Garrett netted four goals and five assists, Robbie Burns had four goals and one assist, Jay Kassity had five goals, Charlie Satossky finished with one goal and Jack Renard had one goal. The Tritons next put the hurt on Dana Hills, beating the Dolphins 12-5 April 26 to close out the regular season. In the U.S. Lacrosse Division 1 South playoffs May 1, the No. 3 seeded Tritons bested Beckman 12-8.

Next 7 days: May 3 vs. El Toro at San Clemente, 4:30 p.m.

GIRLS LACROSSE • The Lady Tritons (1-7 SCL, 5-9) closed out the regular season on a four-game slide. After losing to El Toro and Tesoro earlier in the month, the girls fell 11-10 to Mission Viejo April 24.

Next, the team wrapped its final game of the season April 26, losing 12-11 to Dana Hills. The defeat caps San Clemente’s 2012 campaign.

Next 7 days: N/A BOYS AND GIRLS SWIMMING • Both varsity levels of San Clemente’s swim team hosted Capo Valley April 24. The boys team fell 121-49. The girls team competed at the South Coast League Prelims May 1; the boys team swam at the SCL Prelims May 2. Both teams looked to land some of its swimmers in the SCL Finals on May 4.

Next 7 days: May 9 at CIF Prelims (boys and girls) at Belmont Plaza, TBA DIVING • The SCHS girls dive team recently captured the overall first-place team award as well as the first-place team award for women after competing at the Santa Margarita Catholic High School Invite April 21. With 32 participants, the SCHS ladies finished as follows: Makena Chamoures in second, Carlye Townsend in

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BOYS TENNIS • San Clemente did well in the South Coast League Finals April 2324. Singles player Nic Valko reached the final match, but ended up falling, 6-2, 6-3, to Chase Masciorini of Dana Hills.

“Though [Valko] lost in the finals, it was an awesome accomplishment and he will be representing the league as runner up in the CIF Individuals later next month,” head coach John Stephens said.

San Clemente’s No. 1 and No. 2 doubles teams also both faced teams from Capo Valley in the semifinals, and each came out on top. Kevin Mariano and Ryan Mariano (San Clemente) defeated Alston/ Alston (Capo Valley), while Matt Greenberg and Billy Whitaker (San Clemente) defeated Kanaan/Hong (Capo Valley) 7-6, 6-2. In finals action, Mariano/Mariano defeated Greenberg/Whitaker 6-2, 6-0.

Valko and Ryan Mariano played as a doubles team at the Ojai Invitational April 26-27.

Next 7 days: N/A BOYS VOLLEYBALL • The Tritons (6-2 SCL, 22-6) put up another league win, rolling 3-0 against Mission Viejo April 24. But the team could not get past powerhouse Dana Hills for a share in the league title, losing 3-0 to the Dolphins April 26. San Clemente then competed at the Redondo Classic Tournament April 27-28, picking up four straight 2-0 wins before falling 2-1 to Westview and suffering another shutout loss to Dana Hills April 28. CIF-SS playoff pairing will be released May 5 at 9 a.m.

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SPORTS & OUTDOORS SCHS, Harvard Alum Gets His Shot at NFL

By Steve Breazeale San Clemente Times

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evin Murphy was not sure if the teams would come calling the weekend of the 2012 NFL Draft.

The former San Clemente standout and soon-to-be Harvard graduate knew that teams were targeting him, he of the massive 6-foot-7 inch, 295-pound frame, but a recent talk with his agent before the weekend’s draft put him off a bit.

“Basically my agent said your chances of getting drafted in the sixth or seventh rounds [the final two rounds] is 50-50,” Murphy said. “So I thought ‘OK, not getting drafted is the worst case scenario.’

But we were expecting to hear from teams after the last round.”

Sure enough, the final rounds came and went, and the draft officially came to an end. Murphy was still undrafted and without a team.

In the NFL, if a player doesn’t get drafted, a team can make him an offer, and the player can either reject or accept it.

While Murphy was contemplating the fact that no team might make him an offer, his agent was in talks with several NFL teams that wanted Murphy on their squads. The winner of the Murphy sweepstakes turned out to be the San Francisco 49ers who offered him a deal.

Murphy also got a significant offer from the Philadelphia Eagles.

“Initially, I was surprised. [The 49ers] never contacted me throughout the past couple of weeks, and it was other teams who were calling,” Murphy said. “My agent called me and asked me if I would be interested [in the 49ers] and I said, ‘Heck yeah’”.

Murphy will have a chance to break through at the 49ers training camp in the summer and he does not have a guaranteed roster spot, which means he will have

Offensive Tackle Kevin Murphy, seen here with Harvard head coach Tim Murphy, will try and earn a roster spot with the 49ers come summertime. Courtesy photo

some adjustments to make.

“It’s different now because [football] is your job you know?...I don’t have to worry about pulling all-nighters [at Harvard] now,” Murphy said.

Part of preparing for that job will consist of Murphy preparing his body for the strenuous test that is sure to await him at the professional level. The 49ers are a hard-hitting, defensive team with a competent offense that Murphy describes as “fast paced” and “dynamic.”

The team had a lot of success last season and came within perhaps one, ill-timed, punt-returning step of reaching the Super Bowl, which means expectations for the 2012-2013 season will be high.

In the off-season, Murphy said he’d keep it simple.

“I have to gain some weight…I have to gain strength,” he said.

Murphy’s road to the NFL started at San Clemente, where he captained the team and earned two All-South Coast League honors at the offensive lineman position. From there he went to Harvard and excelled both on and off the field.

His major in bio engineering was both time consuming and well earned, considering football players at Harvard aren’t coddled like they are at other major

universities.

“I put a lot of dedication to get through Harvard,” he said. “You’re responsible for your own academics. The football players don’t even have a study hall. They were the greatest four years of my life, and I hope I can represent [Harvard] at the next level.”

In his senior year at Harvard Murphy was a first team All-Ivy selection and he started 20 consecutive games dating back to his junior year.

This kind of effort made an impact on his coaching staff.

“Kevin Murphy is one of the most outstanding players and persons in Harvard Football history. He was a model studentathlete with a demanding major in Engineering and worked tirelessly to become an NFL quality player.” Harvard head coach Tim Murphy said. “Along the way he helped lead our team to two Ivy League championships and his best football is still ahead of him.”

By joining the 49ers, Murphy will make a return back to his home state and will be within driving distance of his little brother, and highly touted NFL prospect, Kyle Murphy who will be living in Palo Alto attending Stanford.

He might have had to wait a few days for that call, but the call came and Murphy says he is ready for the next level. “[My agent] talked to all the different line coaches, and we thought this was where I had the best chance to make the roster, maybe not this year, maybe not the next one but soon,” he said. SC

SAN CLEMENTE SENIOR TO PLAY FOR FIGHTING IRISH

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an Clemente senior Naomi Willet is heading to South Bend, Ind. in the fall to play for the Notre Dame women’s soccer team as part of a highly touted incoming freshman class.

Willet, the 5-foot-7-inch goalie who has been playing for the So Cal Blues club team, will remain at that position for the Fighting Irish.

According to the website topdrawersoccer. com, Notre Dame’s 10 incoming freshman are collectively ranked No. 1 in the nation.

In high school, Willet only played one year for San Juan Hills as a freshman and San Clemente her sophomore year before she decided to focus solely on club play. In her only year with the Tritons ,Willet helped the team capture the conference and CIF Division 1

Southern Section Regional titles.

Notre Dame coach Randy Waldrum has some experience working with Willet after she attended a college prep camp. He was an instructor.

“It was [at the prep camp] that I was able to see first-hand that she is highly competitive, very good technically and also has some great leadership qualities,” Waldrum said in a news release. “She also plays for one of the top clubs in the nation, so she is use to high-level competition. I expect her to come in and compete to play right away as well.”

Willet will join a Notre Dame team that finished with a record of 10-8-3 this past season and was defeated by Illinois in the first round of the NCCA Championships. SC

SCOR E BOAR D OFF-ROAD RACING

YOUTH SOCCER

SC’S STEELE WINS FIRST EVENT OF THE YEAR Off-road racer Cameron Steele won his first Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series event of the year April 21 at Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park.

Steele, a longtime San Clemente resident, was racing in the Pro Buggy Unlimited class, which consists of buggy vehicles that have beefed-up power. There are other classes that race in the Lucas Oil Series that have limitations to the cars’ specs but the unlimited classes, like the ones Steele races in, is where the monster machinery is allowed to take the track with no limitation on how powerful they can be.

For 16 laps Steele raced around the track at Lake Elsinore reaching speeds up to 75 miles per hour. Steele finished with a time of 23:25.712, a mere .3 of a second in front of the driver who finished runner up.

GIRLS SOCCER SEEKS PLAYERS Local under-9 soccer team Real San Clemente F.C. is looking for two girls with prior soccer experience to join their squad. If you know of or have a girl that wants to have fun competing, taking part in club-level training and was born between August 1, 2003 and July 31, 2004, please contact David Hahn at 949.291.1816 or djhahn10@gmail.com.

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GROM OF THE WEEK Kei Kobayashi Age: 13, Shorecliffs Middle School Seventh-grader Kei Kobayashi is looking forward to finishing off a busy season competing in multiple divisions of NSSA, WSA and Surfing America Prime—invitation only—contests. Kei said the highlights of the season were the Prime events at Upper Trestles contest and Santa Cruz.

In this, his highest level of competition, Kei is ranked No. 6 in Boys U14 and No. 16 in Boys U16. He said that now that the season is winding down he will focus all of his efforts on practicing for the U.S. Championships. In preparation Kei plans to surf every day—as usual—unless there are absolutely no waves or he is sick. Kei has lived in San Clemente all of Kei Kobayashi. Photo by Jack McDaniel his life and says likes it because he has plenty of opportunity to surf with friends who are also excellent surfers and he really doesn’t have to worry about his things being stolen off the beach when he paddles out. In school Kei is doing well and has a 3.5 GPA. His favorite—although most challenging—subject is math. “It’s really hard but I still like it a lot,” Kei said. After graduating from high school Kei said he wants to pursue both a college degree and a professional surf career. If he gets on the ASP tour right away, college will have to wait though.

He also said he would like to have a second career someday as a stand-up comedian.—Andrea Swayne

Lowers Lifts Off

SURF FORECAST

The 2012 Nike Lowers Pro surf contest kicked off May 2

Water Temp: 60-63˚F Water visibility and conditions: San Clemente: 8-12’ Poor-Fair; Catalina: 10-15’ Poor-Fair Remarks: A fun mix of mainly South/Southwest groundswell and small Northwest windswell prevails on Thursday. Surge is lightmoderate and visibility is generally poor-fair, with fair diving conditions for select areas.

Immediate: Surf size is running waist-shoulder high (3-4’+) for most better breaks on Thursday, with head high+ sets (5’+) for top South exposures. Light Southerly winds prevail early, building out of the West-Southwest over the afternoon. New South-Southwest groundswell and small Northwest windswell prevail on Friday. Good breaks see mainly waist-chesthead high (3-5’) waves, with larger peaks for top breaks.

Long range: A fun run of South-Southwest and South groundswells prevails through the weekend, mixing with minor Northwest energy.

Size for good exposures is running waist-chestshoulder high (3-4’+), with larger sets for top exposures. Winds look light out of the South for the mornings, setting up favorable conditions. Stay tuned to Surfline.com for updates.

By Andrea Swayne San Clemente Times

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ssociation of Surfing Professionals’ top 34 and up-and-coming surfers met at San Onofre State Beach, Lower Trestles to get the competition started on Tuesday.

The first heats of the day included three trial heats to seed two local surfers into Round 1 of the competition.

Chris Ward, Ian Crane, Jeremy Carter, Shane Beschen, Shaw Kobayashi, Jeff Lukasik, Jacob Davis and Andrew Doheny battled for the coveted spots.

Davis, Ward, Doheny and Lukasik advanced to the third heat. In the end the two spots into the main event were won by Ward and Lukasik.

One of the biggest upsets of Day 1— especially for locals—came quickly, just

three heats into the Round of 96 when Kolohe Andino was knocked out of the competition with a third place finish behind heat winner Evan Geiselman, 13.60 and Tim Reyes, 12.84.

With just a few minutes remaining in the heat, Andino needed a score of 5.57 and posted a 5.30. He had time for just one more wave before the buzzer but wasn’t

able to find one with the scoring potential he needed.

The action continues through May 5.

Log on to www.NikeLowersPro.com to see all of the scores and wave-by-wave analysis. Information can also be found on Facebook at www.facebook.com/nikesurfing and on Twitter and Instagram, @NikeSurfing and @Surfer_Magazine. SC

SURF RESULTS

SEASON CHAMP: Kulia Doherty. GIRLS U16 SEASON CHAMP: Frankie Harrer.

LONGBOARD U18: 1. Karina Rozunko, SC; 2. Rachael Tilly, CB; 3. Lulu Erkeneff, DP; 5. Teresa O’Connor, SJC. MEN 18-29: 1.

Ricky Lovato, SC. LEGENDS 50+: 2. Dale Baker, SC. OPEN WOMEN SHORTBOARD: 1. Lulu Erkeneff, DP. OPEN WOMEN’S LONGBOARD: 1. Tory Gilkerson, SC; 2. Lulu Erkeneff, DP.

Surfing America Prime West, Event No. 6, April 28-29, Camp Pendleton, Del Mar Beach BOYS U18: 1. Kevin Schulz, SC; 2. Jake Davis, CB; 3. Taylor Clark, Encinitas; 4. Trevor Thornton, SC. BOYS U16: 1. Kanoa Igarashi, Huntington Beach; 2. Nic Hdez, Santa Cruz; 3.Griffin Colapinto, SC; 4. Jake Marshall, Encinitas. BOYS U14: 1. Jake Marshall, Encinitas; 2. John Mel, Newport Beach; 3.

Ryland Rubens, San Diego; 4. Micky Clarke, Ventura. GIRLS U18: 1. Lulu Erkeneff, DP; 2.

Kulia Doherty, Rancho Santa Fe; 3. Danielle Wyman, Laguna Niguel; 4. Meah Collins, Costa Mesa. GIRLS U16: 1. Frankie Harrer, Malibu; 2. Meah Collins; 3. Kulia Doherty; 4.

Malia Osterkamp, SC. BOYS U18 SEASON CHAMP: Taylor Clark. BOYS U16 SEASON CHAMP: Kanoa Igarashi. BOYS U14 SEASON CHAMP: Griffin Colapinto. GIRLS U18 San Clemente Times May 3–9, 2012

Kolohe Andino, 18, of San Clemente put on a great performance in his first heat but came up just shy of the points needed to advance. Photo by Andrea Swayne

WSA Gatorade Championship Tour, Event No. 9, April 14-15, Huntington Beach, Goldenwest Local finishers only. MICRO GROM BOYS/ GIRLS SB U9: 1. Taj Lindblad, SC; 2. Nicholas Coli, SC. BOYS/GIRLS U10: 1. Kade Matson, SC; 2. Jett Schilling, SC; 5. Nicholas Coli, SC. BOYS U12: 5. Kade Matson, SC. BOYS U14: 2. Kei Kobayashi, SC. BOYS U18: 2.

Brandon Hawkins, SC. GIRLS U12: 2. Alexxa Elseewi, SC; 3. Malia Mauch, SC. GIRLS U14: 4. Alexxa Elseewi, SC. GIRLS U16: 3.

Malia Ward, SC; 5. Kloee Openshaw, SC. GIRLS U18: 3. Lulu Erkeneff, DP; 5. Kloee Openshaw, SC. BOYS LONGBOARD U14: 2.

Jacob Atwood, CB. JR. LONGBOARD U18: 2. Dylan Cox, CB; 4. Brock Thomson, DP; 6.

Mason Shaw, CB. GIRLS LONGBOARD U14: 1. Rachael Tilly, CB; 2. Teresa O’Connor, SJC; 3. Kyla Kelley, CB; 4. Meg Roh, DP. GIRLS

SSS High School State Championships, April 21-23, Oceanside Harbor SECTION A TEAM MEN: 1. San Clemente; 2.

Carlsbad;=3. Point Loma; =3. San Dieguito; =5. Dana Hills; =5. Dos Pueblos; =5. Edison; =5. La Costa Canyon; =9. Canyon Crest Academy; =9. Malibu; =9. Santa Barbara; =9. Ventura. A TEAM MEN LONGBOARD: 1. San Clemente; 2. Point Loma; =3. Edison; =3. Santa Barbara; =5. Carlsbad; =5. Dana Hills; =5. Dos Pueblos; =5. San Dieguito; =9. Canyon Crest Academy; =9. La Costa Canyon; =9. Malibu; =9. Ventura. A TEAM WOMEN: 1. Dana Hills; 2. San Clemente;

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=3. Malibu; =3. San Dieguito; =5. Canyon Crest Academy; =5. La Costa Canyon; =5.

Santa Barbara; =5. Ventura; =9. Carlsbad; =9. Point Loma. A TEAM WOMEN LONGBOARD: 1. San Clemente; 2. Dana Hills; =3.

San Dieguito; =3. Santa Barbara; =5. Canyon Crest Academy; =5. Malibu; =5. Point Loma; =5. Ventura; =9. Carlsbad; =9. La Costa Canyon. A TEAM COED BODYBOARD: 1.

San Clemente; 2. Edison; =3. Dana Hills; =3.

La Costa Canyon; =5. Carlsbad; =5. Malibu; =5. San Dieguito; =5. Ventura; =9. Canyon Crest Academy; =9. Dos Pueblos; =9. Point Loma; =9. Santa Barbara.

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