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Marines Reflect on Deployment After seven months in Afghanistan, city’s adopted unit comes home E Y E O N S C / PAG E 6 Marines in the 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines held one of their last shuras or meetings during their deployment to Afghanistan. This was in the town of Regay, Musa Qal’ah district. Courtesy photo

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As City Costs Rise, Water and Sewer Bills to Increase

17th Annual San Clemente Car Show Draws Thousands to Downtown

Sharpshooting SC High Senior Gets Scholarship to U.S. Air Force Academy

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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO The City of San Juan is seeking a public hearing in protest of San Diego Gas & Electric’s attempt to demolish and rebuild the Camino Capistrano substation. The City Council voted to draft a letter to the California Public Utilities Commission on Tuesday, June 5, after being notified that SDG&E had filed a notice with the CPUC on May 22 to proceed without any hearings. SDG&E’s proposed plan includes constructing two buildings up to 50 feet in height and a 10foot high security wall. In the letter, the city will ask for 60 days to review the proposed plan and to consider holding a public hearing in San Juan, instead of their San Francisco or Los Angeles offices. The city is willing to provide a space free of charge.

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DANA POINT The Planning Commission on Monday voted 3-2 to approve a coastal development permit allowing the construction of a new 2,352-square-foot, one-story, single-family home with attached garage on a vacant lot in the Monarch Bay Terrace neighborhood. The divided vote came as a result of the proposed dwelling being a modular home, a fact that about 40 neighboring residents protested at the meeting. The neighbors’ arguments ranged from a belief that the home—despite being a high-end, pre-fabricated design—would lower property values in the neighborhood, to calling the house just plain ugly. Assistant City Attorney Jennifer Farrell advised the commission that state law requires that modular homes be treated the same as traditionally constructed homes, and city governments can not apply additional standards or conditions to their approval.

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… Water and Sewer Rates?

THE LATEST: Residents’ utility bills for water and sewer are on the rise again. At its meeting Tuesday, June 12, the City Council approved hiking rates for water by 7 percent and for sewer by 8 percent, both increases needed to cover costs, city staff said. The average monthly residential water bill will increase by $2.55 to $47.22, or 5.7 percent, and the average residential sewer bill will increase by $2.74 to $37.26, the staff report said.

Despite curbing staffing costs in recent years, both the water and wastewater operations are experiencing deficits of a combined $1.7 million in fiscal 2012.

Demand for water has decreased and the cost to purchase outside water from the Municipal Water District of Orange County via the Metropolitan Water District is on the rise, according to a study by Raftelis Financial Consultants. At present, the city is able to cover expenses, in part, by moving funds from its depreciation accounts for capital improvements, which concerned Councilwoman Lori Donchak.

“I’m very comfortable that this is not a risky strategy to contain rate increases for the next couple of years,” said Tom Rendina, municipal services manager.

WHAT’S NEXT: The study called for rate increases in coming years. Tuesday’s approvals become effective as of August 1.

FIND OUT MORE: See the entire rate study at www.san-clemente.org.

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… Summer Power?

THE LATEST: Energy is unlikely to come from San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station until at least after August, plant owner San Clemente Times June 14–20, 2012

Southern California Edison said in a statement last week.

SCE expects to deliver its Unit 2 plan to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission by the end of July, once the utility company has completed its safety inspections and testing.

SCE said the timeline for Unit 2, which was taken out of service January 9 for scheduled upgrades, is ahead of the plant’s Unit 3, which required rapid shutdown January 31 after a radiation leak was detected. The NRC must then approve the restart of Unit 2, which could stretch out through the summer. A plan for Unit 3 will take longer, the statement said.

At the Tuesday meeting, Duane Cave of SDG&E, which supplies energy to San Clemente, explained to the City Council, programs it is doing to reduce outages during the summer peak.

“What we’re trying to do is bring more energy in,” he said.

WHAT’S NEXT: The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is slated to host a public meeting Monday, June 18 to discuss the work of its special inspection team after the Unit 3 leak.

The meeting will be at San Juan Capistrano Community Center’s Community Hall at 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano, starting at 6 p.m. NRC staff will present its inspection team’s findings and SCE officials will respond.

After a break, the commission will have a question-and-answer period.

WHAT’S NEXT: The funding has been included in the fiscal 2013 budget, which is slated for approval at the council’s June 19 meeting.

FIND OUT MORE: To read the staff report and contract, visit www.san-clemente.org.

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agreeing to the $11.93 million cost.

The contract for fiscal 2013 is a .84 percent, or $99,213, hike and includes salaries from the chief of police services of $277,513 to an office specialist — of which San Clemente has three — at $79,197.

Overall, the contract adds up to 55 fulltime positions, including 30 patrol units, one administrative sergeant, four patrol sergeants and three investigators, the staff report said.

San Clemente also agreed to pay for partial salaries of Sheriff’s Department employees, whose work is shared.

The city staff report did say personnel costs had decreased by 1 percent because of changes to the number of hours for employees, but costs for supplies, training and annual leave have percentage increases by double-digits.

… Police Services Contract?

THE LATEST: The City Council approved Tuesday, June 12 the latest contract with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department,

… School Budget?

THE LATEST: With the budget deadline approaching, the Capistrano Unified School District Board of Trustees approved the transfer June 11 of approximately $21.3 million from previously restricted funds to its general fund, allowing for what they called more financial flexibility.

The board made this move in preparation for a shortfall expected in November.

If Gov. Jerry Brown’s educational tax initiative passes, the district expects to make roughly $30 million in cuts and $50 million if it fails.

Trustees Ellen Addonizio and Sue Palazzo were the lone “nay” votes in the

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4-2 decision, refusing to agree until district staff was clear on which programs would be affected by the transfer.

“My constituents need to know how this is affecting them, how this affects their children,” Addonizio said.

WHAT’S NEXT: Superintendent Joseph Farley said the transfer would not end any programs and that the board will receive specifics when they adopt the budget June 27.

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

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… the Truman Benedict Principal?

THE LATEST: The City Council honored Truman Benedict Elementary Principal Charlotte Hibsch, who retires at the end of the school year.

The longtime administrator spent the last 12 years at the helm of the school of more than 700 students and 30 years in education.

Hibsch expressed her gratitude to the city and to her family. During the elementary school’s annual Surf Jam Carnival Friday, students and staff surprised and thanked their principal with a flash mob dance.

WHAT’S NEXT: This week, the district announced Heidi Harvey as the school’s next principal. Harvey has been an elementary school principal since 2007 and currently serves as the principal of Dr. Ralph E. Hawes Elementary School in Huntington Beach.

“We are excited that these talented instructional leaders will join our administrative team,” Superintendent Joseph Farley said in a news release.

FIND OUT MORE: Visit www.sanclementetimes.com for a photo of Hibsch with Mayor Jim Evert. —SNG www.sanclementetimes.com

EYE ON SC CITY AND COMMUNITY CALENDAR Thursday, June 14 Coastal Advisory Committee Meeting 7 p.m. Ole Hanson Room in the Community Center, 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

SC Sheriff’s Blotter COMPILED BY NEVILLE ROANE-KING

Friday, June 15 Father’s Day at Senior Center 12 p.m.

Celebration at The Dorothy Visser Senior Center with entertainment. 117 Ave. Victoria, San Clemente, 949.498.3322.

Saturday, June 16 Huge Church/School Rummage Sale 8 a.m.-1 p.m. St. Michael’s Church & Academy. 107 W. Marquita, San Clemente.

Astronomy Night 8:45 p.m.-10:45 p.m.

Gaze into the night sky with experts at The Reserve/Richard and Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy. $5-$10. 949.489.9778, www.theconservancy.org.

Sunday, June 17 San Clemente Farmers Market 9 a.m.1 p.m. Fresh produce, flowers and more every Sunday along Avenida Del Mar. Rain or shine.

Tuesday, June 19 Medicare Made Simple 4 p.m. Special seminar at The Dorothy Visser Senior Center with entertainment by Robert Fields. 117 Ave. Victoria, San Clemente, 949.498.3322.

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

San Clemente Toastmasters 7 p.m.– 8:30 p.m. Practice public speaking every Tuesday in a friendly and supportive atmosphere at the Community Center.

100 N. Calle Seville, 949.361. 8463, www.sanclemente.freetoasthost.net.

Wednesday, June 20 Kiwanis Meeting 12 p.m. Meeting at Carrows. 620 Avenida Pico, 949.290.8729, www.sanclementekiwanis.com.

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

Thursday, June 21 Fun on the Run 2:30 p.m. The afterschool traveling activity program meets at various local locations to provide safe fun for kids Monday through Friday. More info: www.san-clemente.org.

San Clemente Times June 14–20, 2012

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, June 11 DISTURBANCE Corte Merlango, 2400 Block (2:44 a.m.)

A man was seen standing next to a white vehicle in a parking lot while drinking and urinating.

SHOTS HEARD Avenida Marejada, 2300 Block (1:35 a.m.)

A woman reported that she heard three gunshots followed by a pause, then another round was fired.

DISTURBANCE Calle Del Comercio, 2600 Block (12:23 a.m.) A woman reported that her neighbors were beating on her wall because she had a light on that shined into their residence.

Sunday, June 10 DISTURBANCE El Camino Real, 100 Block (10:56 p.m.)

Orange County Fire Authority assisted deputies after a man suffered a head injury from a physical altercation. The man who called the authorities told dispatchers he had stopped the fight, which started in a parking lot.

BATTERY Avenida Del Mar, 100 Block (9:30 p.m.)

A man called deputies after being choked by an unidentified assailant. The victim was treated by the Orange County Fire Authority.

PETTY THEFT El Portal, 200 Block (9:26 p.m.) Several juveniles ran off with a pizza before the deliveryman could bring it to the customer.

The caller told deputies that the youths were last seen running toward Las Palmas Elementary School.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Camino Vera Cruz/Costa (7:53 p.m.)

A man called deputies to report finding a woman on the ground in the tennis courts.

The victim told the man her boyfriend had beat her up and kicked her out of his Cadillac Escalade. A 25-year-old man, who listed his occupation as landscaper, was later arrested and held on $100,000 bail.

DRUNK IN PUBLIC Avenida Buena Ventura, 100 Block (4:55 p.m.) A woman called to report that a man kept passing out in her yard. The man then went up an alley towards a liquor store. He was described as 5 feet 10 inches tall with a thin build and shaved head.

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TERRORIST THREATS REPORT Via Amapola, 2800 block (3:02 p.m.)

A man reported that his girlfriend’s exboyfriend threatened to kill him “over a piece of video game equipment.”

Saturday, June 9 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Avenida Victoria, 600 Block (6:51 p.m.)

A caller reported a man was running down the San Clemente Pier, spraying people with an unknown substance. The subject was dressed in camouflage clothing and a mask and was last seen south of the Pier.

VANDALISM IN PROGRESS Camino San Clemente, 100 Block (1:42 p.m.) A man reported that his 40-year-old son was vandalizing his car. He thinks his son is taking illegal narcotics. The father stated that his son flattened the tires and ripped out wires under the dashboard.

Friday, June 8 ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY Avenida Victoria, 600 Block (11:07 p.m.)

Several juveniles were allegedly throwing rocks at a Metrolink train near the railroad tracks. The train was stopped and was unclear if it were to continue or not.

Thursday, June 7 DISTURBANCE Avenida Buena Ventura, 100 Block (10:24 p.m.) A woman, who was believed to be intoxicated, was attempting to drive with her 5-year-old son. The caller, a friend, claimed there was a altercation between them in an attempt to stop her from driving.

Compiled by Brian Park

PROPS, RECOGNITIONS AND MORSELS OF INFO SC Art Association’s Plein Air Art Show begins June 16 u The San Clemente Art Association (SCAA) is holding its annual plein air event, Paint San Clemente, from June 16-26 at the San Clemente Community Center. Several local artists will take part in the weeklong open-air art exposition, which will feature several events and activities. Artists from San Clemente and other parts of Southern California will compete for $13,000 in cash prizes and an award.

A plein air competition will run through the entire week. The public is invited to view the artists’ progress as they paint each day, and winners will be announced at an evening gala on June 23, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the Community Center’s auditorium. Tickets for the gala are $35. A buffet dinner, bar and live music will be offered.

A quick-draw contest will be held on June 16, where artists paint posed models and still-life sets. Quick-draw paintings

Gracie Barra Offering a Free Anti-Bullying Program

training curriculum was specially designed with school children in mind. Children are invited to learn self-defense tactics in a safe, family environment. In addition to learning common self-defense movements, students will be coached on how to react and have the proper attitude when dealing with bullies.

“Kids learn to focus their attention and exert their energy in a positive way that empowers them to reach their personal goals,” said program coordinator Felipe Guedes in a news release.

Classes will be held on Saturday mornings—June 2, 9, 16 and 23—from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the school, located at 1011 Avenida Pico, Suite A. For more information and to enroll, call the school at 949.361.9411 or visit www.gbsanclemente.com.

San Clemente’s Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu School is now accepting students for its free anti-bullying program. This professionally created and administered martial arts

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will be judged and awarded at a wine and cheese reception at 4:30 p.m., along with a sale. Local artists Rick Delanty, Steve Kell and Allan Nowell have donated paintings to a giveaway on June 23 at 1 p.m. Entry forms for the drawing are available at the event or the San Clemente Art Gallery. A free art exhibit and sale will also be held on June 23 and 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the lawn of the community center.

Proceeds from all events will go toward SCAA’s art scholarship program benefitting local schools and students. For more information, including tickets for the evening gala, call the art gallery at 949.492.7175 or visit their website at www.scartgallery.com.

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Marines Reflect on Deployment After seven months in Afghanistan, city’s adopted unit comes home asked about whether there were casualties inside or whether they were fine. Luckily, they were fine ever time. The MRAPs over there are pretty good.”

Aside from blown tires or a lost mine roller, their caravan could continue on their way.

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t. Col. William Vivian realized late on the morning of February 9 that it was his 25th year in the U.S. Marine Corps.

The commanding officer of the 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines was near the end of his seven-month deployment to Afghanistan’s Helmand province. As it happened, later in the day, some Marines discovered what was essentially an improvised-explosive device school in the Shah Karaz area of Kajaki District in Helmand province, deep within Taliban territory.

The decision was made to raze the building, and those preparing for its destruction handed Vivian the switch, knowing it was his silver anniversary with the corps.

“I pulled the fuse igniter,” the lieutenant colonel said. “I got to destroy that. It was a good day, a really good day.”

It was a highlight to his seven months in Afghanistan when he led the 1,400 Marines and Sailors of the 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines. The unit’s five companies — Echo, Fox, Golf, Weapons and Headquarters and Service (H&S) — were responsible for 1,800 square miles, roughly twice the area of Orange County, and operated in about 500 square miles.

Vivian said the 2/4’s work helped to double the secured territory in and around their primary areas in the Musa Qal’ah and Now Zad districts of Helmand province. They completed five major operations without injuring civilians in direct fire, he said.

“It went really, really well for us,” Vivian said. “I was proud of my Marines and how well they performed.”

This week, nearly 900 Marines and sailors of the city’s adopted 2/4 will march down Avenida Del Mar during a first-of-its kind welcome home parade. Along with the City Council, members of the 2/4 Association and the 1st Marine Division Band, the parade will continue to Park Semper Fi for an awards and memorial service. The parade was organized by the city and the Heritage of San Clemente Foundation, led by former mayor Wayne Eggleston.

The event celebrates the contributions of the 2/4, which San Clemente adopted in 1996 and supported throughout its most recent deployment. But the 2/4 returned with five fewer in their ranks. Cpl. Jonluke Bateman, 22, Lance Cpl. Kenneth E. Cochran, 22, Staff Sgt. Stephen J. Dunning, 31, Lance Cpl. Benjamin W. Schmidt, 24, and Sgt. William Stacey, 23, all lost their lives during the deployment. Nearly 50 Purple Hearts were awarded to men in the battalion.

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Lt. Colonel William Vivian, commanding officer of the the 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, oversaw 1,400 men during their seven-month deployment to Afghanistan. Photo by Stacie N. Galang

would lose their lives during the deployment, Vivian said. The trio and their vehicle had been targeted by enemy fighters, he said.

“I was very proud of how resilient they were facing casualties,” Vivian said. “Looking from the outside in, it didn’t affect the timeline at all.”

Operation Enduring Freedom Much of the 2/4’s work centered on protecting themselves and others.

“Endless guard duty,” as the commanding officer said, came with hundreds of life-and-death decisions over their time in Afghanistan, Vivian said.

“The Marines were constantly interacting with the local population,” he said.

Often, the men shared a cup of chai or tea with the Afghanis. They purchased bread, still warm from baking, to supplement their provided food.

“Working with the people was, of course, a challenge,” Vivian said. “In some areas, they wanted to grow their poppy and be left alone.”

Key to the Marines’ success was their ability to connect with the Afghan people, Vivian said. He wanted his men to know their counterparts early on, well enough to discern what might be considered unusual.

The Marines had served in Afghanistan only since 2009, but Vivian said the 2/4 built upon their predecessors’ foundation.

“When we arrived there was very little government and almost no army and police,” the lieutenant colonel said. “When we left, the government existed in both districts and it was getting better.”

The Marines strengthened the relationship with the people and their government. They coached their military and police counterparts.

In Musa Qal’eh, for example, the Marines arrived to find 33 members in the Afghan National Army and 70 police officers.

When their deployment ended, the district had 180 soldiers and 170 officers.

“Really, what we worked on was their confidence,” he said. “We would have shuras (community meetings). We told them,

‘As long as the army and police work together, the Taliban can’t defeat you.”

Vivian likened the conditions in the Afghan villages to 1875 Dodge City. Women were off the street by sundown and arguments had the potential to be settled in a gunfight.

“It’s a very conservative culture,” he said.

Often, the Marines met resistance by people unwilling to change. The lieutenant colonel marveled at the ability of very young Marines to absorb their situation and encourage the people to change.

The specter of hitting an IED always loomed in the background for Lt. John Rehberg, commander of the 81 Platoon, which provided security detail for Vivian and other high-ranking officers.

The Michigan native considered himself “lucky” to deploy with the 2/4 after only two years in the Marine Corps.

“I wanted to be in the Marines, and I wanted to be an infantry officer,” Rehberg said. “Fortunately for me, I was able to go right away.”

He was in Vivian’s caravan that traveled throughout the entire area of operations.

Their MRAPs set off five roadside bombs and his platoon discovered eight more along the way.

During their deployment, the 2/4 filed more than 300 IED reports and experienced about 100 detonate.

Rehberg’s vehicles had attached in front what are called mine rollers, devices attached to the vehicles to detonate bombs before the vehicles roll over.

“The Taliban are smart, and they adjusted to what were doing,” he said.

“It’s very stressful going out, especially going to places with heavy concentrations of IEDs, and (Taliban) shooting at you. It weighs on you a lot.”

For Rehberg, that meant constant diligence and care when selecting routes.

When set off, the IEDs pack a powerful jolt because of the 40 pounds of homemade explosives, the lieutenant said.

“Your heart, your adrenaline goes through the roof,” he said when bombs detonated. “We let the radio clear and

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Reflection and Homecoming Overall, the lieutenant colonel characterized the time in Afghanistan and their work as positive. The Marines left knowing their work in country had improved the lives of ordinary villagers with greater security and increased commerce.

“We were able to go further afield and disrupt the Taliban in their own backyard,” he said.

Along the way, the lieutenant colonel racked up nearly 3,000 miles crisscrossing the mainly desert expanse, the occasional farmland and dry riverbeds known as wadis as part of his duties and to check on his five companies .

Vivian did so in a 2-ton MRAP, a mineresistant, ambush protected vehicle at the sluggish pace of 15 miles per hour or less. Family road trips never seemed so luxurious.

“It’s challenging off road,” he said. “It’s very slow.”

In February, when word spread that American troops had burned Qurans at an American base in Kabul, the Marines in the 2/4 suffered no backlash. Vivian said they had forged relationships and friendships that withstood the scrutiny, Vivian said.

So while protests erupted in the capitol, the villagers in Musa Qal’eh and Now Zad, having interacted with the Marines, never drew the comparison and it was a nonissue, he noted.

Vivian said he believes the support of family, friends and the city of San Clemente is helping his Marines transition more seamlessly from their combat deployment to everyday duty at Camp Pendleton.

Rehberg said he the work of the Marines made a difference in the lives of the Afghans.

“I saw the entire battle station, from when we got there to when we left,” he said. We expanded the security bubble to way out where no one used to go… Just to see the locals happy to see you and knowing that the Taliban won’t be effective to that are. You really see the transformation within the battle station.”

The 27-year-old oversaw 21 in his platoon and all his men returned to Pendleton, which had been his goal all along.

Rehberg relies on his peers — fellow platoon commanders — to talk to, have a beer and get what’s troubling him off his chest. He considers himself fortunate to be back and with all his men.

“It’s been good,” he said. SC www.sanclementetimes.com

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CITY COUNCIL CORNER: By Councilmember Lori Donchak

99 Percent Voter Turnout in San Clemente? Why not?

Residents step up because they believe they can make a difference

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y vote doesn’t make a difference…. I’m too busy…I can’t get to the polls. These are the three biggest reasons a person doesn’t vote. 2012 is a presidential election year.

Lori Donchak For some reason, in our Spanish Village by the Sea, where community involvement is a point of pride, 79 percent — only 79 percent. That’s about three out of four registered voters who participated in the last presidential election. How can this be? Admittedly, that’s about on par with the state and above national voter turnout. But we’re San Clemente, where people step up because they believe they can make a difference. Let’s make it a goal in San Clemente to reach a voter turnout of 90 percent or higher.

Some say voting is a privilege and not required. This is true. However, when one

considers other countries, to vote is one of the most important freedoms Americans have. Our vote makes a difference. It allows us to chart the course for our future and make sure the basic character of our country — and community — remains intact. Consider this: Minnesota voters cast 2.9 million votes in their 2008 U.S. Senate race, and results were decided by only 312 votes. Connecticut had a similar situation when a 2006 Congressional seat was decided by just 94 votes. Each vote matters.

I had the chance to meet retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor last month. She is leading the cause to introduce civics to young people through www.iCivics.org, a website that teaches about government in a fun, memorable way. Check it out. You get to be president of the U.S. in one game. In another, you can run a community the size of San Clemente. Justice O’Connor recently

announced a partnership between iCivics and the Boys & Girls Club. The partnership will ensure that future voters value what it means to participate in democracy.

June 5 was the primary election in California. In San Clemente and across the state, we saw a very low number of residents make their way to the polls or vote by absentee ballot. Absentee ballots are the perfect answer to those of us who are time-challenged, yet these accounted for just 11 percent of the nearly 20 percent voter turnout in Orange County. Regardless, absentee ballot use is the choice of many people and for good reason. It is easy and allows flexibility. Go to www. ocvote.com to get a ballot for the November election and help meet my “99 percent voter turnout challenge.”

Honestly, there is still something very special about going to the polls. A heartfelt thanks to the careful volunteers who supervised the polls on Election Day from

Letters to the Editor HELP SAVE MALIBU LAGOON PAMELA FINCK, Pacific Palisades

Monique Kehoe and Nece Mills with The Surfer’s Coalition in Malibu, along with several environmental groups, are reaching out to the surf community. We remember lending our support in Save Trestles, and now we are desperate to raise awareness and support for Save Malibu Lagoon. Every effort to “fix the project before you fix the lagoon” is unfolding by the hour.

Even though Malibu’s City Council unanimously voted against the current controversial restoration project, California State Parks is moving forward. Fences have gone up and traps have been set to relocate animals before they begin de-watering 1.3 San Clemente Times June 14–20, 2012

7 a.m. - 8 p.m. so we could vote conveniently. Their painstaking dedication and good cheer go a long way to reinforce the immense pride involved in voting. When you go, take your children and let them experience the voting booth — and receive a cool patriotic “I Voted” sticker. Or, take a neighbor who might appreciate the ride. Not sure where to vote? Visit www. ocvote.com or call San Clemente City Hall and get a quick answer at 949.361.8200. If you are new in town and need to register to vote in time for the November election, City Hall can help with that, too.

We’re San Clemente. Wouldn’t it be amazing if we could deliver the highest voter turnout in our state this fall? Let’s try to meet the challenge. SC PLEASE NOTE: The opinions offered here are solely those of the guest columnist and may or may not be shared by the San Clemente Times staff. We appreciate, however, their willingness to share their views, and we invite responses to be sent to letters@sanclementetimes.com.

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million gallons daily into the surf zone.

Following that will be the bulldozers.

Former Malibu city councilwoman Pamela Conley Uhlich recently pointed out the lunacy of spending over $8 million in bond dollars to bulldoze the lagoon at the same time that Gov. Jerry Brown will be closing 53 state parks, along with several off-highway vehicle sites, to save $22 million. The groundswell of outrage from the Malibu community has grown in the past couple of months. Due to the efforts of the city of Malibu and opponents, state parks finally submitted a new de-watering plan.

However, State Parks claims that since the Coastal Commission already granted a permit, its new de-watering plan will be accepted. We would hope the commission

will reconsider it, since it is a new plan to dump the water into the ocean as opposed to on the sand next to the ocean.

The Surfer’s Coalition, along with Sea Save Foundation, has collected more than 10,000 signatures for a petition that was delivered to the governor. He did not agree and is allowing the project to move forward. Long-time surfers Andy Lyon, Allen Sarlo and Steve Dunn have been working over a year to bring awareness to State Parks’ flawed plan. Currently, calls are being made to Sam Unger with Los Angeles Region Water Quality Control Basin to pull the permit and not allow State Parks’ Malibu Lagoon project to proceed.

State Parks calls this restoration. We call it demolition by bulldozer. Please call Unger

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at Café Calypso

at 213.576.6605. So far, Unger has turned a deaf ear to revoke the permit. This restoration project at Malibu Lagoon is the pilot project for more to come. Please make time and help us. For more information, visit www.savemalibulagoon.com.

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GETTING OUT

YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER

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

thursday

2ND BATTALION, 4TH MARINES PARADE 10 a.m.11 a.m. San Clemente hosts a parade along Avenida Del Mar. Public is invited to show support and gratitude for our American heroes. More info: 949.498.4958, www.san-clemente.org.

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HENRY KAPONO 8 p.m. Grammy nominated singer/ songwriter at The Coach House. Tickets $20. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

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STEPHENS WINERY TASTING 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Seven tastes for $15 at SC Wine Company. 2 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

BURN THIS 8 p.m. New play at Camino Real Playhouse through June 24. $18. 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.489.8082, www.caminorealplayhouse.org.

MOVIE SCREENING AND YOGA CLASS 5 p.m.-8 p.m.

BodyMovin’ Dance Studio hosts a showing of “Hungry For Change.” Free for members or $5. 831 Via Suerte, Suite 104, San Clemente, 949.683.1630, www.bodymovin.com.

JIMMIE JAMES 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Live music at Wind & Sea Restaurant. 34699 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.6500, www.windandsearestaurants.com.

MOVIES IN THE PARK 8 p.m. Dana Point hosts a showing of Tangled at Lantern Bay Park. Free event. Snacks available for purchase. 25111 Park Lantern Road, Dana Point, 949.248.3530, www.danapoint.org.

NATE HANCOCK 10 p.m. Live music at Molly Bloom’s Irish Bar & Restaurant. 2391 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente 949.218.0120. www.mollybloomspub.com.

FLOCK OF 80’S 9 p.m. Live music at Goody’s Tavern.

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

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AT THE MOVIES: ‘MOONRISE KINGDOM’ IS CHARMING Nearly every year, the film industry delivers an indie sleeper with wit and charm.

In recent years, it was Juno (2007) and (500) Days of Summer (2009). This year, it’s Wes Anderson’s latest, Moonrise Kingdom. After the success of the stop-motion family adaptation of Roald Dahl’s Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009), Anderson is back to his retro, quirky live-action style with an all-star cast, a Boy Scout camp and young, true love. In a tiny New England town, 12-year-old orphan Sam Shakusky (Jared Gilman) runs away from summer camp to secretly meet up with pen pal and crush Suzy Bishop (Kara Hayward) on a secluded island. However, Suzy’s parents (Bill Murray and Frances McDormand), the camp counselor (Edward Nor© 2012 Focus Features ton), the town sheriff (Bruce Willis) and social services (Tilda Swinton) are on the search for them in no time. Moonrise Kingdom is almost like a mixture of the films Anderson has made so far, yet original and experimental. He and co-writer Roman Coppola create a story about kids without making it too gimmicky and pull it off breathlessly. Newcomers Gilman and Hayward lead the film just fine, and Willis, Norton and Swinton don’t allow their A-list status overwhelm their performances. Anderson regulars Murray and Jason Schwartzman mark their fifth and sixth film, respectively, with the filmmaker, and really, they’re only the cherry on top of the sundae for this film. — Megan Bianco

saturday

LIVE MUSIC CRUISE 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Dana Wharf hosts the music cruise on the 95foot Dana Pride with a full bar and more. Cost $19. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

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FATHER’S DAY ART SHOW & SALE 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

The Dana Point Fine Arts Association hosts its annual art show and sale dockside, along with works of art by local artists.

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT 7:30 p.m. Saddleback Civic Light Opera presents the Andrew Lloyd Weber/Tim Rice Biblical saga. Additional shows June 17, 23, 24. Tickets $12-$27.

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

BACKYARD SKILLS: CHEESE MAKING 1 p.m.-3 p.m. The Ecology Center hosts the workshop; cost $20$25. 32701 Alipaz St., San Juan Capistrano, 949-443-4223, www.TheEcologyCenter.org.

DJ & DANCING 10 p.m. OC Tavern. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.

ASTRONOMY NIGHT 8:45 p.m.-10:45 p.m. Gaze into the night sky with experts at The Reserve/Richard and Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy. Donation $5-$10.

949.489.9778, www.theconservancy.org.

sunday

FATHER’S DAY TALL SHIP SAIL 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. Voyage out to sea on the Spirit of Dana Point at the Ocean Institute. Cost $35-$45 each. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.

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LOCAL SUNDAY SESSIONS 6 p.m. Event at Cabrillo Playhouse, featuring Raw Jelly and The All-Star Jam Session, T&A Duet: Thomas Jay and Alison Georgevich, and The Resurrectionists. $5. 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente, www.facebook.com/localsundaysessions.

A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE 8 p.m. A dramatic play onstage at Cabrillo Playhouse; shows through June 24.

Tickets $15-$20. 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente, 949.492.0465, www.cabrilloplayhouse.org.

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FATHER’S DAY BARBECUE BRUNCH BUFFET 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Brunch at El Adobe. $12-$34. 31891 Camino Capistrano, 949.493.1163, www.eladobedecapistrano.com.

SOUTH COAST SINGERS CONCERT 4 p.m. “A Sentimental Journey” at Geneva Presbyterian Church. $15-$20.

Additional shows June 22 & 24. 24301 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, 949.613.7840, www.SouthCoastSingers.org.

ONE DIRECTION 8 p.m. Show at the Honda Center. Tickets start at $29.50. 2695 E. Katella, Anaheim, 714.704.2500, www.hondacenter.com.

monday

FUNDRAISER FOR BECKY COX 5 p.m.-8 p.m. The Cellar hosts the event to help raise money for a local community member, features music and auction. $35. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

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OPEN MIC NITE 8 p.m. Open Mic Nite at The Coop presented by San Clemente Community Market, hosted by Melody Ryan and Jason Soderlund. 1506 Calle Valle, San Clemente, openmicatthecoop@gmail.com.

tuesday

VOLUNTEER TRAINING 7 p.m.-8 p.m. Teens, ages 12 and up, are needed to volunteer at the library this summer and are invited to this training event.

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

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wednesday

SUMMER NITES CONCERT & BUSINESS EXPO 6 p.m.-8 p.m.

Music by the Doo Wah Riders and local businesses onsite at Historic Town Center Park. Free. Food and drink for purchase.

949.493.5911, www.sanjuancapistrano.org.

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KALAMA BROTHERS 7:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Live music at Iva Lee’s. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2855, www.ivalees.com. *For our full calendar, visit the “Event Calendar” at www.sanclementetimes.com.

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PROFILES OF OUR COMMUNITY

SUDOKU

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

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Car Show Revs Up Local Interest

By Stacie N. Galang San Clemente Times

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venida Del Mar teemed with thousands of people, who peered into windows, checked under hoods and marveled at the 300 cars lined up along the main drag today.

Among the participants at the 17th Annual San Clemente Car Show were Jim Grace and his grandsons, Logan Grace, 4, and Trevor Camp, 11.

“This is probably the best venue of any car show I go to,” said Jim Grace, a 28-year San Clemente resident and owner of a 1952 Ford Sea Country on display at the event.

Trevor was partial to his grandfather’s Woody but took a shine to a black hot rod parked on Ola Vista. Logan loved to see the racecars.

Event organizer Louise Bent said an estimated 40,000 people attended the car show, which raised money for host organization, the Downtown Business Association.

“I am so pleased with this show,” Bent said. SC

A car fan gets a closer look at Rich Hogbin’s 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge downtown Sunday, June 10. Photo by Kevin Dahlgren

1967 Chevy Camaro SS. Photo by Kevin Dahlgren

This young car fan enjoys the cars on display along Del Mar. Photo by Kevin Dahlgren

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This Pontiac GTO glimmered in the sun at the 17th Annual San Clemente Car Show.

Photo by Kevin Dahlgren

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Car enthusiasts took a trip back in time on Avenida Del Mar as hundreds of classic cars lined up for the event. Photo by Kevin Dahlgren

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SC LIVING ON LIFE AND LOVE AFTER 50: Tom Blake

Narcissitic-Type Behavior an Obstacle to Finding a Mate Self-centeredness among dating a challenge singles face

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n February, a woman I’ll call Beth emailed that she had been dating a man for a year. “We are both 50. We have much in common and spend a lot of time together, almost every weekend.

He has a good heart. He loves me very much, and I love him, too,” Beth wrote.

This week, Beth sent a surprising update: “Lately, he has been displaying ON LIFE AND LOVE AFTER 50 behavior that leads me to believe I am

By Tom Blake dating a narcissist.

“Everything is about him now: ‘I,’ ‘Me’ and ‘Myself.’ I was too naive to see the signs. He likes to be catered to and I told him to start doing things for himself.

“He was sweet and always concerned about me in the first year, but now he manipulates me, plans things without consulting me and gets upset and sulks when he doesn’t get his way.

“He gets offended easily; I end up apologizing a lot.

But lately, I stopped apologizing; I stand up to him and he backs off. I feel betrayed because I trusted him all of this time. I have invested all of my emotions into this man and now I have to learn how to take them back.”

I included Beth’s story in my weekly email Love after 50 Newsletter and asked for readers’ opinions. From their comments, I learned that this narcissistic-type behavior is more common than I realized.

Several women stated they had been through similar experiences with men. Helen said, “I dated a man for a year, got engaged, and then, all of a sudden, I was told that I ‘needed to learn my place.’ He started to physically push me around. Glad I didn’t marry or move in with him.

“This ended a year ago. It’s been a painful year; I’ve had to deal with feeling like a failure. I’m starting to feel better and am almost ready to meet someone new. Don’t men realize the minute they start to control a woman, it will be the end to their happiness too?”

Gloria said she was married to a narcissist for 31 years: “My husband had a very kind heart, but our life revolved around what he wanted, and there was always something

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that should have been done differently. I kept trying harder to please him. He eventually had an affair, and we separated.

“After a few weeks, I started feeling contented and realized I hadn’t felt that way for a long time. My friends commented that I blossomed once I was away from him.

“One thing narcissists are really good at is reading people. When you are about to exit the relationship, they will suddenly ‘get’ the things you have been telling them you need from the relationship. They say and do things that give you hope that things will change. But those changes never seem to last.”

I suggested to Beth that perhaps she and her man should try counseling.

“I don’t think you can change a man who is set in his ways; I realize he is a bully,” Beth said.

An anonymous woman recommended this website with discussion forums and advice for people who have suffered from narcissistic abuse in a relationship: http://bnarcissisticabuserecovery.runboard.com/.

Bill wrote: “There’s a small book by Dr. Jay Carter called Nasty People. He also has books called Nasty Men and Nasty Women. They all deal with the same subject: controlling, manipulative behavior.

“Whenever someone, one, says things that make you feel bad for no reason, or, two, acts as if you owe that person an apology or an explanation, you should run to the nearest exit. Beth should say goodbye without regrets.

She’s not leaving because she’s changed, or because he’s changed. It just turns out that he was never who she thought he was, in the first place.”

So now, I am adding narcissistic-type behavior to the list of challenges older singles may encounter as they try to find a compatible mate later in life.

Tom Blake is a San Clemente resident and Dana Point business owner who has authored three books on middleaged dating. For dating information: www.FindingLoveAfter50.com. To comment: tompblake@gmail.com. SC PLEASE NOTE: The opinions offered here are those of the guest columnist and may or may not be shared by the San Clemente Times staff. We appreciate their willingness to share their views, and we invite responses to be sent to letters@sanclementetimes.com.

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OUTDOOR SPOTLIGHT

OC Slackline

If you’ve been to Lantern Bay Park in Dana Point or T Street beach in San Clemente recently, chances are you’ve seen San Clemente resident Johnny Glover and his slacklining crew out walking the line and practicing their craft.

Slacklining involves stretching a long, 1-inch strand of webbing between two trees through a system of pulleys.

The effect creates a taut line on which enthusiasts balance a few feet above the ground. For veterans like Glover, who has been slacklining for 11 years, the balancing act turns into an art

form, as backward walking and yoga moves get thrown into the mix. It’s a test of one’s core strength, body positioning and balance.

“When you’re learning (slackline), you’re training yourself to focus on one thing—your balance,” Glover said. “I think that translates to everything, focusing on your homework, surfing, skating.”

Glover has taken his love of slacklining, which derived from rock climbers who decided to go horizontal across points instead of vertical, and started a sort of makeshift, flash mob

Senior Aims High for Air Force Son of Marine Receives Full Scholarship as Member of Rifle Team

By Steve Breazeale San Clemente Times

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club. He invites everyone interested to join in.

If you’d like to give it a try, follow him on twitter @OCslackers or check out the group’s Facebook page, San Clemente Slackline. —Steve Breazeale

Triton Report

By Steve Breazeale

BOYS VOLLEYBALL • Junior setter Jack Yoder received the honor of being named to the Division 1 All-CIF Southern Section team June 12. Yoder helped lead the Tritons to a 24-7 overall record with a 6-2 standing in the South Coast League, where the team placed second.

As the team’s primary setter, Yoder was responsible for setting up the Triton offense. In a playoff game against Royal High from Simi Valley, Yoder had a season high 54 assists.

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or San Clemente High senior Dave Higgins, the journey started in the backyard of an Arkansas farm.

As a 7-year-old boy, Higgins—never one to sit still indoors—was out in the back of his grandparents’ farm, plunking away at cans with a BB gun his uncle gave him.

Higgins’ father, Dave Higgins Sr., remembers his son sitting outside for hours every day during the family’s weeklong visit.

According to the father, the kid got to be a pretty good shot in that short, seven-day span.

When the family returned home to California, Higgins put away the rifle and didn’t pick it back up for several years.

As a Marine Corps colonel, Dave Higgins Sr.’s job dictates that the family relocate every now and then.

When the younger Higgins turned 13, the family left San Clemente for Louisiana and it was there that Higgins returned to his love of rifle shooting. He picked up a highpowered rifle and began shooting at targets hundreds of yards away. The hobby quickly turned into something more, as his skills and accuracy improved. Higgins started competing in rifle shooting tournaments by the time he was 14 and hasn’t looked back.

Now, the family is back in San Clemente and Dave Higgins Jr. is headed to the U.S. Air Force Academy on a full scholarship, where he will compete for their elite rifle team. On June 7, at this year’s senior awards banquet at San Clemente High, Higgins was recognized by his personal Air Force student liaison in front of his peers and teachers. The Air Force would be more than happy to foot the bill for the senior’s education, room, board and all other amenities over the four-year span—costing around $415,000, Dave Higgins Jr. recalled the liaison saying.

“It was nice to get recognized for getting in,” he said. “(The Air Force) told me that about only 1,000 out of the 13,000 or so that apply get in.”

“We are extremely proud, honored and humbled by (Higgins’ acceptance into the Air Force Academy),” Higgins Sr. said. “It’s really amazing.”

Before he got accepted to the Air Force Academy, Higgins had to mold his game to fit the collegiate and international style of competition. That meant dropping the high-powered rifle and learning to use a small bore,

Johnny Glover, who organizes the San Clemente Slackline group, walks the line at T Street beach in San Clemente. Photo by Steve Breazeale

SCOR E BOAR D SC AQUATICS GETS NEW HEAD COACH The San Clemente Aquatics program announced Keith Kennedy as its new head coach last month. Kennedy has coached at the collegiate level, including the University of Cincinnati, as well as the high school level. He brings his expertise to the program that trains at the Vista Hermosa Sports Park aquatics center.

San Clemente’s Dave Higgins is heading to the Air Force Academy in the fall to compete for their rifle team. Courtesy photo

scoped, .22 caliber rifle and an air-powered pellet rifle to shoot at distances of 200, 300 and 600 yards. It also meant having to master the four different stances each competitive rifle shooter must master.

Dave Higgins Jr. admits he struggles at times when shooting from his knees, but excels in the prone position, which involves a shooter lying on his stomach and firing.

The Air Force first got a glimpse of Higgins when he visited the campus in Colorado Springs, a trip he was reluctant to make at the time.

“I didn’t want to go (to the campus),” said Dave Higgins Jr., who plans on majoring in systems engineering with a minor in aerospace. “I had no interest (in the Air Force) at all. But I took a tour of (the campus)… and the educational program seemed great. It seemed like the right fit.”

Higgins will soon start basic training, which he says he is treating like an “extended summer camp.” From there, he will look to start his collegiate career on the rifle team as a freshman. It’s a long way away from the farm in Arkansas, but Higgins says he is focused and ready. SC Page 14

SC WATER POLO BUILDS ON BASICS, EMPHASIZES COMMUNITY SERVICE San Clemente Tritons Water Polo Club, under the guidance of head coach Chris Prussak and assistant Coach Mitch Kahn, has been busy adapting to its new venue at the Vista Hermosa Sports Park. The new club was launched March 7 and aside from teaching the kids how to play water polo, the club emphasizes the importance of community service. On April 21 the club had a beach cleanup day at Cypress Cove beach in San Clemente where they picked up trash. Starting June 15, the club will begin its weekly scrimmages against other water polo clubs in the area. The practice sessions will run through June and into July.

TRITON FOOTBALL GOLF TOURNEY TO BE HELD AT TALEGA The 2012 San Clemente High School Football Hall of Fame Golf Tournament will be Friday, June 22 at Talega Golf Club. Cost is $150 per golfer, which includes a round of golf, lunch, drinks on the course and dinner. Visit www.tritonfootball.com for more information. www.sanclementetimes.com

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Stainless steel appliances, upgrades bathrooms, designer paint/carpet.

Please call 909-391-2129 for more info.

FOR SALE

HELP WANTED RECREATION LEADER JOB OPENING The City of Dana Point is looking for an enthusiastic & responsible person to fill the position of Recreation Leader. The position assists in the coordination & implementation of recreation and community service programs and special events including monitoring and leading activities at the Community Center; preparing facility areas for Recreation programming & facility rentals; carrying out necessary maintenance to facilities; and performing related work as assigned. This is an hourly, part-time position. For more information on how to apply visit: www. danapoint.org/employment or call (949)248-3500.

GARAGE SALE LISTINGS ARE FREE! Email your listing to info@sanclementetimes.com. Deadline 5pm Monday. No phone calls.

SKATEBOARDING GEAR - DOWNHILL AND TRICKJet Machine LongOTHER INTERESTING STUFF board Deck $45 (pre gripped) • Black Caliber Trucks 50” $35 • Bear trucks $30 (prototype) • Abec 11 reflex zig zags $40 (never been used) STATION RENTAL AVAILABLE Magical Shears-upscale brand new sa• Independent Trucks $30 (in good condition) • Alien Workshop Dyrdek lon- has FT and/or PT station available for rent in Dana Point. Includes Sig board $20 AND MORE. Can email pictures. Call 949-533-9761 extended education by Paul Mitchell. Call Janell at 949-636-1980

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY

The only directory featuring San Clemente businesses exclusively FLOORING

AIR CONDITIONING 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

PHOTOGRAPHY

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 109 Calle de los Molinos, www.southcoastfurniture.com

GRAPHIC DESIGN

949.366.2488 ASAP Appliance Service 949.361.7713 Images/Creative Solutions 2927 Via San Gorgoinio, Ste. 100, www.imgs.com 3200 Legendario, www.asapapplianceservice.com

HAIR SALONS

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

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

BOOKS Village Book Exchange 99 Avenida Serra

Kreative Hair Design 173 Avenida Serra

949.498.6245

949.492.8180 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

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

HOME DÉCOR

CHIROPRACTIC CARE

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

949.633.0813

MATTRESSES

Dr. R. Tyler Johnson DC, Chiropractic Center 1502 N. El Camino Real, 949.498.6440 South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 www.chiropracticcenteronline.com 109 Calle de los Molinos, www.southcoastfurniture.com Christiansen Chiropractic 949.276.2956 MOLD REMOVAL 903 Calle Amancer, Ste. 230, www.christiansenchiro.com

CHOCOLATE/CANDY Schmid’s Fine Chocolate 949.369.1052 99 Avenida Del Mar, www.schmidschocolate.com

COINS GraCorp Coins & Collectibles www.gracorpcoins.com

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

MORTGAGES

Brian Wiechman, 949.533.9209 949.350.4692 V.I.P. Independent Mortgage Inc. Kevin www.vipmtginc.com/team/brianwiechman

COMPUTER REPAIR & SERVICES

MOTORCYLE PARTS & SERVICE

SC Rider Supply 949.388.0521 San Clemente Computer & Network Services daniel@sanclementecomputer.com 949.276.1581 520 S. El Camino Real, www.scridersupply.com

CONCRETE

PLUMBING A to Z Leak Detection 949.499.4464 1218 Puerta del Sol, www.atozleakdetection.com Bill Metzger Plumbing 949.492.3558 1218 Puerta del Sol, www.billmetzgerplumbing.com Chick’s Plumbing 949.496.9731 www.chicks-plumbing.com

POOL/SPA SERVICE & REPAIR Radiant Pool & Spa Service www.radiantpoolservice.com

949.290.5616

San Clemente Preschool 163 Avenida Victoria, www.sanclementepreschool.com

PRINTING

MUSIC LESSONS

Costa Verde Landscape 949.361.9656 Danman’s Music School 949.496.6556 License: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) www.costaverdelandscaping.com www.danmans.com Janet Poth - Violin & Viola 949.922.6388 COSMETICS 413 Calle Pueblo, janpoth@aol.com AVON 949.370.0433 OFFICE FURNITURE Annie Kyle, www.youravon.com/anniekyle Mary Kay Cosmetics 949.248.2868 South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 www.marykay.com/madams2 109 Calle de los Molinos, www.southcoastfurniture.com

PSYCHOLOGISTS

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

949.498.1025

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

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

CARPET

BUSINESS • SPOTLIGHT 949.361.0680

PRESCHOOLS

HEATING

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GROM OF THE WEEK Ashton Wright Age: 11, Vista Del Mar Elementary School Fifth-grader Ashton Wright has been a fixture on the local surf contest scene since winning back-to-back San Clemente Open contests in 2010 and 2011 in the U12 and U14 divisions, respectively. This year Ashton took on the Boys U12 division in NSSA Open competition and ended the regular season ranked No. 9. Lately he has been spending a lot of time in the lineup preparing for NSSA Nationals. He also makes time to enjoy other sports including skateboarding, training and competing at Gracie Barra Jiu Jitsu and riding his new Yamaha YSR50 motorcycle. He is looking forward to trying the new bike out on the race track with his dad. Ashton’s new-found interest in Ashton Wright. Photo by Jack McDaniel motorcycle racing was prompted by MotoGP, a sport he would like to get into some day. He enjoys following the career of his favorite MotoGP racer, Valentino Rossi, almost as much as his favorite surfer, Dane Reynolds. Ashton’s other interests include playing guitar and caring for his pet hamsters. Ashton loves animals and recently took great care of his hamster, Shadow, during Shadow’s last days. He gave extra time and attention to Shadow as the animal succumbed to cancer and is now caring for his new baby hamster, Bear. Ashton is known not only for his athletic talents and kind nature, but also for his sense of humor and comedic timing. He has quite a knack for remembering punch lines from funny movies and comedians and, in conversation, knows just when to use them.—Andrea Swayne

The Art of Surf Surfing America teams up with LCAD for free art in action sports careers panel discussion and movie event

By Andrea Swayne San Clemente Times

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urfing America, the official governing body for amateur surfing in the U.S., has teamed up with the Laguna College of Art + Design for a presentation titled “Do What You Love for Life,” Tuesday, June 19, 7 p.m. at the Krikorian Theater, 641 B Camino de los Mares in San Clemente.

The program will bring together a panel of LCAD design alumni from the premier four-year art and design college, along with influential members of the action sports industry, to discuss education, careers and artistry in action sports. Special guest designers and artists—from brands like Hurley, Surfer Magazine, Billabong and Vans—will provide a behind-thescenes look at the creation of the industry’s most popular products.

Dana Point resident Pat O’Connell, Surfing Hall of Fame member and Hurley vice president of sports marketing, will also be on the panel. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions of the panelists during a live Q&A session.

Pat O’Connell. Photo courtesy of Hurley

The event is free and includes a private screening of Surfer Magazine’s movie Hot 100 and Billabong’s film Code Red. The event is timed to coincide with the Surfing America USA Championships being held June 15 through 23 at the Huntington Beach Pier and San Onofre State Beach, Lower Trestles.

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SURF RESULTS Doheny Longboard Surfing Association Surfin’ ’60s Vintage Board Contest, June 9, Dana Point, Doheny State Beach GIDGETS: 1. Rachael Tilly; 2. Katie Calkins; 3. Meg Roh; 4. Rachael Wendel; 5. Maya Bradshaw; 6. Hayden Rouse; 7. Pricilla Rouse. GREMMIES: 1. Dylan Cox; 2. Andy Neiblas; 3. Noah Cardoza; 4. Kyle Perez; 5.

Kai Takayama; 6. Deano Michael. YOUNG GUNS: 1. Josh Rapozo; 2. Rubio Smith; 3.

John Coshland; 4. Gabe Fimbres; 5. Michael Takayama; 6. Ed McMillen. KAHUNAS: 1.

Mark Calkins; 2. Bob Ramirez; 3. John Vetter; 4. Mike Patrick; 5. Ed McMillen; 6. John Arvidson. PICK A STICK GREMMIES: 1.

Dylan Cox; 2. Noah Cardoza; 3. Ben Cardoza; 4. Kyle Perez; 5. Rachael Tilly; 6. Deano Michael. PICK A STICK YOUNG GUNS: 1.

John Vetter; 2. Rubio Smith; 3. Gabe Fimbres; 4. Rachael Wendel; 5. Michael Tilly.

PICK A STICK KAHUNAS: 1. Mark Calkins; 2. Katie Calkins; 3. Ed McMillen; 4. Bill Grey; 5. John Arvidson; 6. Tom Hammer. BEST ROD (CAR OLDER THAN THE DRINKING AGE): Dave Rosenberg, 46 Woody. UGLIEST STICK (WATERLOGGED WRECK): Gabe Fimbres. BEST STICK: Mark Calkins, Bing. BEST NOSERIDE (’60S SURFER COVER SHOT): Dylan Cox. QUASIMODO (MICKEY MUNOZ WOULD BE PROUD):

John Arvidson. WORST WIPE OUT (CALL THE AMBULANCE): Rachael Tilly. ERIC VON ZIPPER (LEADER OF THE RATS): Rubio Smith. GIDGET (BOY CRAZED GIRL SURFER): Katie Calkins. MOON DOGGIE (ON EVERY WAVE, TOTALLY STOKED): Noah Cardoza. KAHUNA (SEASONED SURFER, MENTOR, SURFS ALL BREAKS): Mark Calkins. CLASS & STYLE (IN AND OUT OF THE WATER): Mike Patrick.

UPCOMING EVENTS June 15-17: Surfing America USA Championships, Longboard, SUP and 18+ Shortboard Divisions, Huntington Beach, Pier June 16-18: NSSA National Interscholastic College, High School and Middle School Championships, Dana Point, Salt Creek June 19-23: Surfing America USA Championships, U18 Shortboard Divisions, San Onofre, Lower Trestles June 25: Quiksilver King of the Groms, Huntington Beach, 9th Street June 26-July 3: NSSA National Open, Explorer and Airshow Championships, Huntington Beach, Pier July 15: WSA Menehune Surf Fest, Huntington Beach, Goldenwest Street July 22: California State Games, Camp Pendleton, Del Mar Jetty July 28-August 5: Nike US Open of Surfing, Huntington Beach, Pier