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Taking it to the Street The Salsa Contest is just one of several fun events at the 57th Annual Fiesta Street Festival on Del Mar E Y E O N S C / PAG E 8

OC Fitness Boot Camp is one of 19 teams entered in the salsa contest. Team members are (left to right) Rachael Farrokh (nutritionist/trainer), Joshua Miller (marketing), Ellie Karimi (business operations manager) and Rod Edmondson (lead personal trainer). Photo by David Zimmerle

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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO The San Juan Capistrano City Council on Tuesday gave a verbal vote of confidence to City Manager Joe Tait, whose dual role— and salaries—as City Manager and Utilities Director—has drawn statewide attention in light of the salary scandal in Bell. Tait initially signed on as a contract employee as Utilities Director, but when former City Manager Dave Adams left about a year ago, the contract was redrafted to also make him the City Manager. His total compensation is about $330,000, but the contract—reported when it was signed—has recently garnered attention because it identifies both jobs and breaks down the salary between them. City Council members, however, say Tait saves the city about $120,000 a year because he does not collect any benefits beyond use of a city vehicle.

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The number of candidates running for Dana Point City Council now stands at five. Three incumbents—councilmembers Joel Bishop, Lisa Bartlett and Mayor Steven Weinberg have all filed their papers and have been qualified. Robert Dreissen, who pulled his election nomination papers a few weeks ago, has notified the City Clerk that he will not be returning his paperwork and is pulling out of the election. Since last Thursday, two new candidates have thrown their hats into the ring. Dana Kislig returned his papers on August 3 and is awaiting qualification by the Registrar’s office and William “Bill” Brough pulled papers on August 3 but has yet to return them. The deadline for turning in nomination papers is Friday, August 6 at 5 p.m.

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…Support Group Rally’s to Stop Referendum? THE LATEST: When it comes to a disagreement, it seems people will say just about anything. Well, almost anything. And members of the Pro North Beach Vision Coalition, a group that supports the Playa Del Norte project, is aiming to set the record straight as they continue to inform citizens regarding their signature on a petition that is being circulated by those against the project which was approved by City Council on July 20. Should critics to the project gather enough signatures of registered voters on the petition—approximately 4,100 verified signatures, or 10 percent or more of the registered voters of the city—the question of whether the Playa Del Norte project should go forward could be placed on a ballot. The referendum would essentially try and overturn the City Council’s support of the project. “We’re contacting the community and trying to inform and educate them as far as the misinformation in petition drive,” said Kathryn Stovall-Dennis, a supporter of the project. “Yeah, this project has changed since it was first introduced—it’s gotten smaller.” Stovall-Dennis, a 30-year resident of San Clemente, said she even helped design the area’s coastal trail and “would not be supportive of anything that blocked or hindered the trail use in any way.” Moreover, rumors are said to be spreading about supporters of the project. “I’ve even heard that some [of the critics] are making accusations that people in our group are being paid to try and reject the referendum, and they’ve even made accusations that I’m supposed to be given an oceanfront store when project is completed. This is absolutely not true in any way,” she said. WHAT’S NEXT: Members of the Pro North Beach Vision Coalition are countering this kind of misinformation with several handouts that are said to support the facts of the project. Dennis also claims that some people who have signed the petition now want their signatures voided after talking with project supporters on the street. “We’ve talked to people who now want to have their names removed after signing the www.sanclementetimes.com

petition,” Stovall-Dennis said. “We’ve talked to about 50 of those [people] so far in the community.” Supporters still find there are many benefits to the development of Playa Del Norte. “San Clemente is a neighborhood community and is one that likes to serve its visitors,” Stovall-Dennis said. “This project will enhance our beach town, and I see it as an investment in our future. And regardless of the purchase price, the city will be receiving a percentage of profits from future sales, taxes and parking revenue. The combined revenue is set to generate anywhere from $1 to $2 million per year for the city, which is money we are not generating now. Plus it will give us another opportunity to enjoy the beach.” Citizens can go to or call the City Clerk’s office should they be interested in taking their names off the petition. FIND OUT MORE: www.facebook.com/ playadelnorte —David Zimmerle

2 …Casino Celebrates 73 Years? THE LATEST: The historic Casino San Clemente hosted an open house to mark its 73rd year on July 31. Hundreds of people, curious to see the newly renovated Casino, attended the free open house celebration. “We always envisioned this property to have its original uses restored—entertainment and restaurant use,” said owner Linda Sadhegi about her and her husband Shaheen’s plan for the property. The Sadhegis, owners of LAB Holding, LLC, purchased the Casino roughly a year ago. Music, food, refreshments and fun activities for the kids contributed to the festive atmosphere. Local Casino sponsors including Iva Lee’s, Vine, Carbonara’s, and Sugar Blossom Bakery took care of the food and live music was provided by the Elizabeth Lamers Jazz Quartet. There was even a play area in the outdoor Rock Garden area for the little ones. Beautiful floral decorations from the Flower Company of San Clemente livened the setting, adding color and a fresh new feel to the historic structure. WHAT’S NEXT: Though renovations are not 100 percent complete, the Sadhegis thought

an anniversary open house would be a fun way for the public to get a glimpse inside. “It’s time to open the doors and let everyone see what we’re doing and then renovations will continue,” said Linda Sadhegi. Various renovations have yet to take place including, the delineation of a bar, replacing the carpet in the entryway and corridors and the most exciting renovation of all—tearing back the carpet in the ballroom to expose the original 1937 hardwood floors. FIND OUT MORE: For more information on the Casino send an email to info@thecasinosanclemente.com or call 949.632.5605. Log onto www.sanclementetimes.com for a slideshow of the event. —Madi Swayne

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…Update on Candidates for City Council? THE LATEST: So far five residents are set to be included on the November 2 ballot, and three seats are available to be filled on the San Clemente City Council. Georgia Key Smith, Brenda Miller and Patrick Crosby, along with incumbents Lori Donchak and Joe Anderson have filed their papers and will be included on the ballot, City Clerk Joanne Baade said. Those who were still holding nomination papers as of Wednesday morning included Chris Hamm and Tim Brown. It was announced earlier this week that incumbent Wayne Eggleston will not seek re-election as councilmember.

$800,000 a year while most City Council members there earned about $100,000, residents might be wondering about the pay scale of officials here in San Clemente. The short answer: Much less. According to Sam Penrod, Human Resources Manager of the City of San Clemente, City Manager George Scarborough makes $16,951 per month, which equates to $203,412 as his yearly salary. City Council members make $400 per month as their salary. San Clemente is a general-law city, and City Council member salaries are essentially set by the government code, based on population. Bell, which has 37,000 residents, is a charter city—a change approved by voters there—so elected officials had more latitude setting their own salaries. WHAT’S NEXT: California Controller John Chiang announced he will change financial reporting requirements for cities, then post salary information on his office’s website in November. FIND OUT MORE: Contact the city of San Clemente’s Human Resources at 949.361.8313. Chaing’s website is www.sco.ca.gov. —DZ/Jonathan Volzke

4 …A SONGS Meeting?

FIND OUT MORE: For more information, call the City Clerk’s Office at 949.361.8200 or visit www.san-clemente.org. —DZ

THE LATEST: The public is invited to join representatives of Southern California Edison on Thursday, August 12 at the San Clemente High School Triton Center for “SONGS: An Interactive Exhibit and Open House for the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station.” The event will give the public an opportunity to ask questions about the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station. Along with other SONGS experts, Chief Nuclear Officer Ross Ridenoure and SONGS Station Manager Doug Bauder will be on hand to answer questions. Refreshments will be served.

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WHAT’S NEXT: The meeting takes place from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 700 Avenida Pico.

WHAT’S NEXT: The deadline to file nomination papers is August 6, however, that deadline is extended to August 11 should an incumbent decide to not file papers by Friday. Councilman Wayne Eggleston said he will not run again.

…Salaries for Elected Officials?

THE LATEST: With revelations that the former City Manager in Bell earned nearly

FIND OUT MORE: Contact Barbara Culverhouse at 949.368.3345 or Barbara.Culverhouse@sce.com. —JV August 5–11, 2010 • San Clemente Times • Page 3

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

Monday, August 2 DISTURBANCE Avenida Palizada, 500 Block (2:31 a.m.) Approximately four or five people were doing drugs behind a local business. One person approached the clerk and asked him if he had drugs.

computer and jewelry.

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Saturday, July 31

SUSPICIOUS PERSON Camino De Estrella, 400 Block (11:31 p.m.) A man was loitering in a shopping center parking lot acting suspicious. He was wearing all-dark clothing and hiding in the shadows while watching businesses.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON Calle Redondel/ Avenida De La Estrella (11:39 p.m.) A man was asking passersby if they liked strawberries and other random questions. DISTURBANCE Canada, 100 Block (10:52 p.m.) The caller’s 15-year-old son was caught drinking alcohol by police officers and the caller’s older son brought him home. The 15-year-old wasn’t listening to his mother and left the house. DISTURBANCE Avenida De La Grulla, 200 Block (10:12 p.m.) The caller’s wife slapped him while he was sitting on the couch.

Sunday, August 1

DISTURBANCE Avenida Del Presidente, 3200 Block (9:11 p.m.) The caller’s neighbor entered the caller’s apartment without permission and threatened her and her boyfriend over a previous car accident. The caller had to push the neighbor out of the door

BURGALARY REPORT Calle Venezia, 100 Block (7:45 p.m.) Someone broke into the caller’s home via a side window and stole the caller’s television,

DISTURBANCE North El Camino Real/ Camino San Clemente (5:19 p.m.) A caller said four or five teenagers were throwing bikes at each other.

WELFARE CHECK Avenida Lobeiro, 200 Block (10:31 a.m.) The caller saw a seven-year-old and four-year-old on the roof of their house. The children’s mother appeared to be home.

Thursday, July 29 WELFARE CHECK Del Cabo, 100 Block (11:51 p.m.) A male teenager was banging his head against a telephone pole and babbling incoherently. He may have been drunk, but when police officers arrived they found him on the ground and breathing, but unresponsive and vomit all around him. DISTURANCE Eminencia Del Sur, 3000 Block (10 p.m.) There was a loud party and people were walking around and lying in the street with bags over their heads. SUSPICIOUS PERSON

Avenida Vista Montana, 200 Block (9:56 p.m.) The caller saw a flashlight beam shine into her apartment. She knew of another tenant who watched people through binoculars. SUSPICIOUS PERSON Camino De Los Mares, 600 Block (8:58 p.m.) A schizophrenic woman in a wheelchair with a shawl over her head was wishing people “Merry Christmas.” DISTURBANCE Portico Del Norte/ Eminencia Del Sur (8:41 p.m.) There was a loud, underage soiree with teenagers obstructing the throughway and causing a ruckus. PETTY THEFT REPORT Cazador Lane, 300 Block (midnight) The caller’s brother stole the caller’s Vicodin. SUSPICIOUS PERSON Calle Mirador, 1400 Block (11:11 a.m.) Several workers set off the car alarm of the caller’s girlfriend’s car. The caller wanted the Sheriff’s Department to contact his pregnant girlfriend. ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY Avenida San Pablo, 200 Block (10:03 a.m.) A 16-year-old boy threatened to assault camp staff and other campers if they came near him. The boy was trying to run away and has a juvenile detention record for violent crime.

• SAN CLEMENTE-DANA POINT ANIMAL SHELTER CANINE LICENSING & VACCINATION CLINIC: The San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Shelter will host a Canine Licensing and Vaccination Clinic on Wednesday, August 18 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The animal shelter is located at 221 Avenida Fabricante in San Clemente. The clinic provides pet owners with a convenient and affordable way to take care of their dog(s). The following services will be available at the clinic: Micro-chips - $35 each; Rabies Vaccine - $5 each; DHLP Vaccine - $10 each; and Bordetella Vaccine - $10 each. All licensing late fees will be waived during the clinic on August 18. The late fee waiver does not apply on any other day. Please call the animal shelter at 949.492.1617 for licensing prices or for more information about the clinic. Also, the shelter is in need of plastic dog crates of all sizes, especially large crates. All donations are tax deductible. • WORKSHOPS SLATED FOR SC’s NORTH BEACH “BIKE STATION”: On August 5 at 6:30 p.m. there will be a basic bike maintenance workshop that will offer riders a checklist of bicycle systems to keep their ride tuned and ready to go. Basics include flat tire fix, brake and gear adjustment, bearing and chain maintenance. $10 includes handouts. On August 6 at 6 p.m. and August 7 at 8 a.m. the class will have a Traffic Skills 101. Refined over 40 years, this is the core of the League of American Bicyclists’ classes, taught by Certified Instructor, Pete van Nuys. Friday evening’s presentation separates safety fact from myth with updated statistics and video. $35 includes classroom and on-bike instruction, course materials and written exam. Enroll through the OCBC website at http:// ocbike.org/bicycle-classes/. All classes and presentations are at the OCBC “clubhouse,” 1900 N. El Camino Real.

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City and Community Calendar Thursday, August 5 Wild Wonders Show 10:30 a.m. Kids can meet and interact with wild exocitc life at the Community Center; hosted by the library. 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.492.3493, www.ocpl.org.

Golf Course Committee Meeting 7 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers. 100 Avenida Presidio, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

Tapas at Sunset 6 p.m.-9 p.m. A party-fundraiser at the Casino San Clemente to celebrate the retirement of city employee Leslie Davis. Features live music and food from Carbonara’s. Cost $35. RSVP. 140 W. Pico, San Clemente, 949.361.6188, davisl@ san-clemente.org.

Friday, August 6 Dark Friday City offices closed every other Friday. www.san-clemente.org. www.sanclementetimes.com

TGIF Party 12 p.m. Entertainment by Global Affair at the Senior Center. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.498.3322, www.san-clemente.org.

Sunday, August 8 Fiesta Street Festival

Free instruction offered Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at San Luis Rey Park; call for times. 109 Avenida San Luis Rey, 949.361.1977.

9 a.m.-7 p.m. San Clemente’s annual event along Avenida Del Mar with salsa competitions, activities, live music the whole day, contests, arts & crafts show, kid rides, classic car & motorcycle show, entertainment and much more! 949.492.1131, www.scchamber.com.

Saturday, August 7

Monday, August 9

Free Shredding Event

Mom Business Associates

8 a.m.-2 p.m. Dispose of confidential documents at the City Yard. 390 Avenida Pico, 949.498.9436, www.san-clemente.org.

12 p.m. Education group for business owners at Lavender Lounge Tea Company. 104 N. El Camino Real Suite B, 760.MOM.2359, www. mombusinessassociates.com.

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Kid’s Craft Corner 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Kids ages 3 to 10 can get creative at the library by choosing an activity from the craft selection. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.3493, www.ocpl.org.

Fun on the Run

CPPF Nature Talk

General Plan Advisory Committee Meeting 6 p.m. Community development

10 p.m. Presentation on the benefits of native plants in your garden at Caspers Wilderness Park. 33401 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.923.2210, www.theconservancy.org.

Marine Family Barbecue Words of Comfort Hope and Promise present a family day beach party and luau for the 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion at Camp Pendleton; donations accepted. 949.637.7615, www. comforthopeandpromise.org.

2:15 p.m.-4:15 p.m. Traveling kids activity program featuring. Locations listed online. 949.361.8264, www.san-clemente.org.

meeting on the second floor conference room. 910 Calle Negocio, 949.361.8200, www.sanclemente.org.

Surfside Quilters Guild Meeting 9:30 a.m. Meeting at the Presbyterian Church, Fellowship Hall. Workshops on Wednesday. 119 N. Avenida de la Estrella, 949.363.0533, http://sites.google.com/site/surfsidequiltersguild/Home.

Children’s Author Presentation 6 p.m. Mina Javerbin presents her lyrical soccer book “GOAL” in an event for kids ages 5 to 9 at the library. Door prizes and refreshments. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.3493, www. ocpl.org.

Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting 7 p.m. Community Center, 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

Toastmasters 7 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Practice public speaking in a friendly and supportive atmosphere at the library, 242 Ave. Del Mar, 949.361. 8463, www. sanclemente.freetoasthost.net.

Wednesday, August 11 Human Affairs Meeting

Tuesday, August 10

3 p.m. Community Center, 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

Family Storytime

French Conversation Club

9:30 a.m. Sunshine readers tell stories at the library. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.3493, www.ocpl.org.

2 p.m.–4 p.m. Come and chat at Café Calypso every Wednesday; no fees, no registration. 114 Avenida Del Mar, 949.493.5228. August 5–11, 2010 • San Clemente Times • Page 5

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Business Beat

By Christina Scannapiego

News and updates on San Clemente’s business community his product when searching for a natural but effective sunscreen in 1999 by taking ingredients that were already proven safe for the skin and creating a clean alternative to the existing chemical-laden products on the market. The first organically sourced, chemical-free sunscreen, Soléo Organics uses zinc oxide as the basis for a water-resistant, broad-spectrum, biodegradable formula. “My friends thought I was crazy going into the billion dollar sunscreen industry where there were already 1,500 different products on the market,” Skin Elements CEO, Richard Sample recalled. “But only seven or eight were clean and only one—ours—was organic. It’s an industry that has 99.9 percent of competitors using chemicals, while the public is looking for exactly the opposite.” For more information, visit www. soleousa.com.

NOW OPEN u The Melting Pot owners—mother and daughter team, Mira Selbo and Dana Robertson—are opening a new bar and kitchen in San Clemente called The Next Door, which will be located at 647 Camino de los Mares—right, well, next door to The Melting Pot. The new local watering hole will boast a wide selection of craft beers and comfort food with a California twist in a relaxed, modern pub setting. Think bacon sirloin burger, chicken pot pie, West Coast fish ’n’ chips, lobster nachos, avocado brie bruschetta, a charcuterie board and sweet potato fries, skillet mac ’n’ cheese and truffle creamed spinach. Price points range from $4 for side items to $18.50 for The Next Steak. The menu will also offer 20 red and white wines as well as wine and beer flights. Feature domestic and imported draft beers will be switched out seasonally. Selbo and Robertson are responsible for opening the first fondue restaurant on the West Coast with The Melting Pot in Irvine. Their new San Clemente locale will host 60 seats in 2,000 square feet with an upscale pub motif with doors, knobs, knockers and key accents. The bar has four flat screen TVs and an adjacent enclosed cocktail patio. The restaurant will also feature al fresco dining on the 20-seat patio. The Next Door will have live music on Saturday and Sunday afternoons and weekend evenings. Contact the restaurant directly at 949.940.8845. u Kim Dan has just opened San Clemente Yogurt, Tea, Coffee and Juice last week at 165A Avenida Del Mar. This self-serve yogurt joint offers about 60 toppings for its low- and non-fat frozen yogurt options, homemade decorated cupcakes and cookies, smoothies and, maybe their most unique specialty, several hot and cold milk teas as well as tea slushes made with boba—the tapioca, or jelly, pearls that come most commonly in Thai iced tea. Call them at 949.369.9968. u Kirt Coury Kung Fu is now open at 931 Calle Negocio, Suite P, offering both adult and kids classes—no experience needed. Kung Fu San Soo is a form of Chinese martial arts first developed by monks in Southern China hoping to protect themselves from bandits and outlaws. San Soo isn’t a tournament sport since it incorporates the basic premise that there are no rules in a fight and is meant to remove threat as quickly as possible. Master Kirt Coury has been training in martial arts for over 20 years and operated a San Soo studio for San Soo world renowned instructor, Master Dave Hopkins, before pursuing his dream to open his own school here in San Clemente. For more information, 949.370.9151 or www.kirtcourykungfu.com. u According to Jean Navarra, owner of Hulaville Island Café and Company, she partially opened the place for the many San Clemente residents who actually hail from the islands and feel nostalgic for all the little things they don’t find on the mainland. She imports almost everything straight from Hawaii, like her waffle dogs (the waffle batter is pressure baked right on to the Vienna beef and not fried, like a corn dog) served with liliko’i mustard and mango-pineapple salsa, Zippy’s Chili and even her shave ice syrup, because it’s just “got that taste people miss,” she said. Every Sunday evening, ukulele players are invited to a meetup.com group at Hulaville called “Ukulele Sundays.” They’re

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Two hot rods invite guests toward the entrance of the Melting Pot in San Clemente as part of its Girls’ Night Out event. Photo by David Zimmerle

located at 2720 Camino Capistrano. For more info, 949.369.1905 www.hulavillecafe.com. u Vector Marketing has opened a new sales office in San Clemente, run by Vector Branch Manager (BM), Conor Kelly. The new location, at 125 West El Portal, Suite A, will be used for the recruitment and training of new sales representatives as well as for team meetings where additional training and mentorship is provided. Sales representatives market Vector’s product, CUTCO Cutlery through in-home presentations and use the sales office as “home base.” As an independent contractor, Vector branch managers, most of who are still in college and on summer break, individually own their Vector sales office. Following Vector’s strict promote from within policy, all managers begin as sales representatives. All branch managers complete a management training program before opening their office as well as being given opportunities during the summer for continued education and training. The company prides itself on having an extensive leadership training and life skills development program in place to encourage its collegestudent reps to not only succeed with sales of its products but to equip them with the tools and lessons necessary to succeed in life. For more information, www.vectormarketing.com or 877.888.0314.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION u On July 27, The Melting Pot hosted “Sassy Sundresses and Sangria” as part of its popular Girls’ Night Out event, held on the last Tuesday of each month at all three locations: Brea, Irvine and San Clemente. The “Sassy…” event featured four courses of savory and sweet fondue for $28 per person and ladies were encouraged to doll up with their girlfriends to enjoy a summer evening out. On top of plenty of cocktail specials, the evening held a raffle featuring Sangria Gift Basket, Beach-Ready Goody Tote, Martini Gift Basket and grand prize of a hair and makeup photoshoot with Pussycat Pinup Photography Studio (www.pussycatpinups.com) and a classic hot rod car display. “Summer is the perfect time for ladies to get together and create new memories,” said Dana Robertson, Director of Operations. More information is available at 949.661.1966 or www. themeltingpot.com. u On July 28, San Clemente based company,

Skin Elements USA’s Soléo Organic sunscreen received the 2009 Personal Care Product Merit Award at the Nutrition Business Journal’s Annual CEO Summit, held at the St. Regis Resort in Laguna Niguel. Australian naturopath, Leo Fung, developed

u Dr. Eric Johnson was just named a “Top Dentist” by www.usatopdentists.com, who recognized his excellence in the dental field. This honor comes after the completion of a rigorous process that takes into consideration years of experience, continuing education, manner with patients, use of new techniques and technologies and of course, physical results. After being nominated, voters gave Dr. Johnson careful consideration, taking into account his previous awards, status in various dental academies and track record. Dr. Johnson is an honors graduate of the University of Southern California School of Dentistry and has completed numerous post-doctorate hours of clinical training in the most current aesthetic, implant and general dentistry techniques. Based on his exceptional skills, he was selected for coveted advanced training in TMD, porcelain veneers and prosthodontics. He’s a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association, the Texas Dental Association and the Christian Medical Dental Association. For more information about Dr. Johnson or his practice, 949.493.9311 or www.drericjohnson.com.

MOVING u Chin’s Acupuncture (formerly Family Acupuncture) has moved from 109 East Escalones to 415 North El Camino Real. The family-owned business has treated San Clemente residents for over 21 years. For more information, call them at 949.361.2046.

CORRECTION u In last month’s Business Beat, the SC Times incorrectly identified the owner of Bijou Boutique, located at 103 Avenida Del Mar. The owner of the store is Dana Burk. Bijou Boutique offers a variety of clothing, jewelry and accessories. For more information, 949.429.1001.

SEND US YOUR BUSINESS NEWS To get business news in this section, send an e-mail to editorial@sanclementetimes. com. “Business Beat” will include updates and happenings that occurred within six to eight weeks of publication. www.sanclementetimes.com

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Music Lineup

57th Annual Fiesta Street Festival on Del Mar anticipates large crowd and lots of fun By David Zimmerle San Clemente Times

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very year San Clemente throws a bash unlike any other, and this year the swelling number of people who look forward to the annual Fiesta Street Festival can expect even more good times. Sure the summer weather has been sub-par to say the least; the gloominess of June never seemed to leave the coast albeit for a brief respite on several random days. But in celebrating its 57th year, expect the 2010 Street Fiesta to really heat things up on Sunday, August 8. Presented by the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce, this unique family-oriented event is located on the 100 and 200 block of Avenida Del Mar and will run from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. A vast array of activities are slated for the day as the City of San Clemente will play host to more than 25,000 people from all over Southern California. “It’s a lot of work to put on this event,” said Lynn Wood, CEO/President of the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce. “We start sending out the applications and booking the bands in January, and everything really heats up in the last couple of months leading up to the event.” And this year there may be an increased

The Beach City Harmonizers.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

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9 a.m. The BREAKING POINT (Style: Classic Rock/ R&B) 10:30 a.m. Ugly Paint (Style: Contemporary Rock) 12 p.m. Twice Fooled (Style: Classic Rock) 1:30 p.m. Beyond Conception (Style: Classic/Modern Rock) 3 p.m. Quick Chase (Style: Rock)

11:30 a.m. Jump Rope Contest 1 p.m. Pie Eating Contest 2:30 p.m. Hula Hoop Contest 4 p.m. Tortilla Toss STAGE 2 10:30 a.m. Solid Hip Hop Dance Crew Solid Dance Crew is today’s current style of street Hip Hop, Jazz and Tap, ages four to adult, beginning to advanced, and will bring and exciting family show. 12:30 p.m. Boys & Girls Club Dance Troupe 2:30 p.m. San Clemente Dance & Performing Arts Center STAGE 3 10 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt (Park) 11:30 a.m. Costco Diaper Derby Contest (Park) 12:30 p.m. Piñata Contest (Park) 1 p.m. Pickle Eating Contest 2 p.m. Car Show & Harley Motorcycle Judging Starts at the Community Center 2:30 p.m. Salsa Prizes Awarded 4 p.m. Cassano’s Pizza Eating Contest Page 8 • San Clemente Times • August 5–11, 2010

4:30 p.m. The Tails (Style: Classic Rock) After years of writing and recording dozens of songs in their home studio in Long Beach, The Tails have begun their transition to the stage. With 60s era influences, catchy hooks, and lyrics, The Tails’ arsenal of material is sure to raise ears. Founding members and cousins Craig and Michael Chambers began playing shows in Los Angeles after recently releasing their debut album, which was produced and engineered by Robb MacLean of Limbeck. The resulting tracks pair The Tails’ refreshing, yet pop based sound with influences of Ben Folds charm, Fountains of Waynes quirkiness and The Kinks simplicity.

The salsa contest always nets a big draw at the annual Fiesta Street Festival in downtown San Clemente.

number of party-goers for the Fiesta. “We’ve increased the number of shuttle buses [for the Fiesta] from two to three just because of the incredible number of people we saw that came to last year’s Seafest—it was a higher number than we had seen in years past,” Wood said. “This is a great local event and even a kind of class reunion for some. I don’t know if it’s the economy that’s had people staying closer to home and going to more local events, but unlike others where you have to pay to get in, the Fiesta is free and I think that’s probably a draw also.” With several bands on tap that will provide a great live music experience, to the ever-popular Salsa Contest and competitive food games, this event boasts numerous unforgettable moments that will leave you wanting more and waiting in anticipation the next year it hits Avenida Del Mar.

STAGE 1 10 a.m. Baskin Robbins Brain Freeze Ice Cream Eating Contest

With three stages and a variety of acts, the San Clemente Fiesta Festival has become a muststop for South County music fans. Here’s a breakdown of the shows on the three stages:

SALSA CONTEST PARTICIPANTS The 2010 Salsa Challenge features 19 teams and will bring together both individual contestants and restaurant competitor’s to see whose got the goods when it comes to blending the right ingredients for that perfect salsa recipe. “I’m sweating just thinking about it,” said Rod Edmondson, lead personal trainer for team OC Fitness Boot Camp. In their first year competing for a salsa title, this team will look to blend a little bit of Middle Eastern culture and ingredients into their salsa in hopes of winning, said nutritionist/trainer Ellie Karimi. Other participants include: Fred’s Mexican Café (Alina Katz), Mulligans Sports Bar, Josefina’s Salsa (Stacey Jones), Darren DeSilva Photography (Darren DeSilva), Senor Ziek, Rob Rous, Salsa’s By Tracy (Tracy Henig), Green Bean (Colleen and Xavier Espino), Diablo Caliente (Greg and Sammi Thielen), La Treinta (Victoria Gutierrez), Got Salsa (Michael Tellez), Justin’s Tasty Hot Salsa (Justin Earley), Salsa Mama (Nancy Ferranto), Floral Occasions (Stacey Fitts), Green Hot Chili Peppers (Ryan Hughes), World Famous Salsa (Jeff Zewiski), Bojo Bandits (Angie Andrew), OC Fitness Boot Camp (Rachael Farrokh, Rod Edmondson and Ellie Karimi) and Czech Mex (Dean Bedar). The Salsa Contest is located on Avenida Seville and tasting will begin at 10 a.m. with prizes awarded at 2:30 p.m.

SAN CLEMENTE CUSTOM CAR AND MOTORCYCLE SHOW It’s time to rev it up and enjoy some classic bodylines on both cars and motorcycles. Those who will be showing off their custom rides include: Michael Scott (San Clemente, 1956 Ford F 150 Truck), Cliff Bellan (Dana Point, 1976 Ford Elite), Michael Howell (Laguna Beach, 1964 El Camino), Robert DeMars (San Clemente, 32 Ford Hyboy), Darrow De Carlo (San Juan Capistrano, 1948 Lincoln Continental), Jason Geiger (Riverside, 1956 Chevy 210), Darren Geiger (Riverside, 1970 GMC Truck), Melven Geiger (Riverside, 1957 Chevy Truck), Steven Buttler (San Clemente, 1966 Ford Mustang) and Matt and Laverne Asplund (Mentone, 1962 Ford Ranchero). FREE PARKING AND SHUTTLE SERVICE This is just a taste of what you will find at the 57th Annual Fiesta Street Festival. There is no admission fee, and free shuttle service will be available from the SunCalMarblehead property—exit Ave. Vista Hermosa, head west toward the beach, into the Marblehead Development. Two shuttles will run from 9:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. No dogs or Styrofoam will be allowed at the event. SC

Strolling: The Beach Cities Harmonizers STAGE 2 Center of Del Mar

9 a.m. Poison Ivy (Style: Rock) 11 a.m. Crucero – Navy Band Southwest (Style: Latin) 1 p.m. Southland Mega Groove (Style: Modern/Progressive/Classic Rock) 3 p.m. Liquid Blue (Style: Western Rock Melodies with Ancient and Modern Eastern Elements) Liquid Blue is an independent recording and touring act based in San Diego. Featuring Scott Stephens and the sensational BlueGirls trio, the seven-member act has performed in more than 100 countries on seven continents. Numerous awards include “America’s Best Dance Band” and “America’s Best Independent Artist”. The Chinese Government invited the band to perform at the kick-off concert for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. Millions saw the performance worldwide. 5 p.m. 2footonion STAGE 3 Bottom of Del Mar

9 a.m. JahRootSalem (Style: Reggae) 10:30 a.m. The Dreams (Style: Rock) 12 p.m. ER/DH (DJ and Drummer Combo) 1:30 p.m. DUBLUVA (Style: Dub Rock Reggae) 3 p.m. ALPHA PREVAIL (Style: Dynamic Modern Arena Rock)

The petting zoo has been a big hit in the past for families enjoying the Fiesta.

4:30 p.m. The Delta 88s (Style: Blues Rock) Since 1999, The Delta 88s have played an eclectic blend of blues and blues/rock music with their own unique spin. The band has performed many times at The Coach House, opening for blues and rock headliners such as Tommy Castro, Koko Taylor, John Mayall, Leon Russell, Coco Montoya, Savoy Brown, Rod Piazza and the Mighty Flyers, Robben Ford and The Sons of Champlin among others. www.sanclementetimes.com

Eye on SC u A fundraiser for the Cabrillo Playhouse will be held at Casino San Clemente, 140 West Ave-

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Props, Recognitions and Morsels of Info

u The San Clemente Friends of the Library

Bookstore, 242 Avenida Del Mar, will host a silent auction with final bids taken by noon on August 6. Works include: Jane Austen’s Letters (starting bid $25), The Art of Mark King (starting bid $30), Expect a Miracle: My Life and Ministry an Autobiography (by Oral Roberts, starting bid $20) and Fifteen Volumes (various titles, limited to 247 numbered copies, starting bid $50). Books will be displayed in the Library Lobby case and bids will be taken at the Friends Bookstore only. All proceeds benefit the San Clemente Library. More information is available at 949.492.3493.

nida Pico, on August 28 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. The event is titled “Speakeasy Nite at the Casino” and encourages you to end the summer with a bang. Food stations with light fare will be provided by Hapa J’s, Jacobi’s on the Alley, The Cellar and Beachfire. There will also be a Cigar Lounge from California Cigar Co. A silent auction will highlight the evening as well as live swing music, casino tables and vaudeville entertainment. Remember to dress to impress and gangsters and flappers are welcome. Tickets are $75 each. More information is available at 949.492.0465.

u Shorecliffs Golf Course will have the Hollywood Blue Flames performing at its club located at 501 Avenida Vaquero on Friday, August 6, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. This popular event will again be a great evening of dinner, dancing, blues music and a lot of fun. More information is available at 949.492.1178. u A great lineup is scheduled for the 2nd

Annual San Clemente Surf Film Workshop for kids ages 12-18. The cost is now just $75 for the week of August 16-20 as the workshop will go from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. Helping the kids are Matthew Barge (Sky High, www.bossmp.com), Aaron Berry (Pug), Nate Apffel (Lost Prophets, www.lostprophetsthefilm.com), Robert Chapman (Films with Ira Opper), Cyrus Sutton (Riding Waves, www.korduroy.tv), David McKenna (S.W.A.T, American History X, Blow), Marla Friedler (producer for various films and commercials) and Steve Pezman (Publisher of Surfers Journal). A great addition this year is a collaboration with Carl Harris of VAS Entertainment who will offer a DVD distribution deal to the winning student’s film. No prior experience in filming is required. Visit www.sanclementefilmfestival.com for more information or email Laurel Zwilling at laurel@sanclementefilmfestival.com.

From left: Elsa Monte of Sunwest Bank, Nancy Martinez, Homeless Prevention Program Director FAM, Gretchen Hesse, executive director of FAM and Tony Rodriguez of Sunwest Bank. Courtesy photo u Family Assistance Ministries (FAM) has been recognized by Sunwest Bank for their work with

those in need within the community. Sunwest Bank has a long history of supporting worthwhile causes that “make a difference.” Tony Rodriguez and Elsa Monte, both vice presidents with Sunwest met with FAM’s executive director, Gretchen Hesse, to offer their thanks and support for FAM’s work and to present a check for $10,000. Hesse said she was “grateful to receive this tangible support” and is “privileged to partner with Sunwest in service to the community.” Family Assistance Ministries is a San Clemente based 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving those in need in San Clemente, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, Laguna Niguel and Mission Viejo. u Payal

The Shrike performs at The Coach House last month. Courtesy photo u New local band The Shrike recently played a fun gig at The Coach House in San Juan Capistrano last month. The Shrike is a power trio that plays music in the styles of Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix. And though this genre of music tends to be more popular with older music fans, The Shrike’s lively onstage attitude is turning the musical wheels of the hip-hop fancied younger crowd, while helping music fans both young and old come together to enjoy the music with equal enthusiasm. All three members of The Shrike were students at San Clemente High School, and one is still. Drummer Mike Tirado is a 16-year-old junior that has been playing drums for five years. Mitch Motu, 17, heads up the bass and was a Triton football player in his years at SCHS. Finally, there is Johnny Oskam, 18, who is the band’s guitarist and lead singer/songwriter. Though he has been playing guitar for only five years, his natural instincts at playing guitar provide a tour de force performance during a live show. More information on upcoming show dates is available by visiting the band’s MySpace and Facebook pages.

Courtesy photo u If you are looking to brush up on your interview and communication skills, or seek to net-

work with a group of positive, energetic people, then Toastmasters might be for you. The San Clemente Club members and guests gather Tuesday evenings at the San Clemente Library (Sr. Crafts Room to the left of the Library) at 7 p.m. More information is available from Kam Jalali at kam_jay@yahoo.com or by calling 949.218.1056.

u The National Youth Summer Stock Program is hitting Laguna Beach and several teenagers from San Clemente, who include Haley Ayers, Mac

Bauman, Madeline DeAguero, Austin Holden, Micah Nameroff, Abigail Schwartz and Hanna Schwartz will each appear in two of the productions, while helping out backstage on two more. Students have come from across the United States and Canada to attend the exclusive five-week training program, which will run from August 5-14 at Laguna Beach High School’s Artist Theatre located at 625 Park Ave. Overall, 60 gifted young performers are enrolled in the prestigious National Youth Summer Stock Program. This branch of David Green’s Musical Theatre University employs top industry professionals for a five-week intensive of professional level training in all aspects of musical theatre, culminating in the production of four fully-staged theatrical productions. In addition to production rehearsals, MTU’s daily fare includes classes, workshops and seminars led by a faculty of professional working artists including Tony-nominated Jonelle Allen. Students are also privileged to attend master classes with renowned Broadway composers, actors, directors and choreographers including Tony Award winning composer Jeff Marx (Avenue Q), Stephanie Block (Wicked, 9 to 5), Tony nominated Matthew Morrison (The Light In The Piazza and FOX’s Glee) and Jason Robert Brown (Parade and Thirteen). Show times are as follows: The Secret Garden (8/5 and 8/7 at 8 p.m.); Defying Gravity (8/6 at 8 p.m. and 8/7 at 2:30 p.m.); Light in the Piazza (8/12 and 8/14 at 8 p.m.); and Into the Woods (8/13 at 8 p.m. and 8/14 at 2:30 p.m.). Tickets are $18 and may be purchased online at NoSquare.tix.com. Additional tickets will be available at the theater on the day of each performance. Page 10 • San Clemente Times • August 5–11, 2010

Pancholi of San Clemente has been selected as a Yokkaichi English Fellow and will begin teaching English in Long Beach’s Sister City of Yokkaichi, Japan, in August. In Payal Pancholi. Courtesy photo all, five recent graduates of Cal State Long Beach (CSULB)— Pancholi, Rachelle DeVera, Tim Hendricks, Joshua Sensabaugh and David Watts—were selected by the Yokkaichi City Board of Education to serve as assistant language teachers at the elementary and junior high school level for two years. Pancholi, a 2010 graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science, also has a Teaching English as a Foreign Language certification. “Through the Yokkaichi English Fellows program, I would like to invite my students to use their English skills to help them strive in becoming responsible world citizens for the years to come,” Pancholi noted. The YEF experience also includes working as tutors, judges or commentators for speech contests and serving as translators or English speakers as needed. The program began in 1986. Yokkaichi, located about 20 miles from Nagoya in central Japan, is a major port and industrial complex that is also known for its production of fine tea and exquisite pottery. Have something interesting for the community? Tell us about awards, events, happenings, accomplishments and more. Send your information to editorial@sanclementetimes.com. www.sanclementetimes.com

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would then contribute $4,500,000 of your public funds to pay for the LAB’s parking plus infrastructure costs specifically for this development. This will be the largest gratis transfer of your public land and public funds to a developer in the history of San Clemente. Some claim that all of this is justified as it will “spur” development in North Beach. Forecasting that is similar to forecasting when the next earthquake will occur. We are in a severe real estate recession and the financial risks are great for many years to come. This is a very risky real estate “adventure.” The risks should be borne solely by the developer, and not by your public land and your tax dollars. To be fair and reasonable to the LAB, three issues can be raised. Has the fair market value decreased since 2008? Additionally, the developer is only purchasing two of the three lots. And a city-hired urban consultant estimated that the annual parking rev“The last 12 years have enue at $1,400,000 when North Beach is fully deseen San Clemente veloped. Let me briefly grow and prosper, respond to each of these while we have mainissues. Yes, the value has probably decreased tained a sense of place and community. somewhat since 2008, but not to anywhere We must always be near $1,000,000. Yes, the vigilant to maintain agreement is now for these qualities so that only two of the three parcels, but the least valuthe reasons we live able parcel is not being here can be enjoyed considered for purchase. The city now has to build and never lost.” and provide the parking on that parcel and we will never be able to realize the sales revenue from it. The projected parking revenue study compared us to Huntington Beach and projected an outlandish revenue that is one half the entire parking revenue for the entire city of Laguna Beach and double that from all of San Clemente’s total annual parking revenue. A revised study was done which projected the LAB’s parking revenue to be $300,000. It is a public document and available at City Hall. These are the financial facts and that is the reason why a group of residents are circulating a Referendum for signatures. Again, what we voted for on Measure W is not the same development/financial understanding present today. It is very much different. Again, I wish to thank the community for the support I have received and the opportunity to serve. While I have voted for many major developments, my motto has always been: “Change is inevitable; fiscally irresponsible and urban type development for San Clemente is not an option.”

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GUEST OPINION: By Wayne Eggleston, Councilmember for the City of San Clemente

wish to thank the San Clemente community for the opportunity to serve our Spanish Village by the Sea for the last 12 years. And thank you for those that have written and telephoned me encouraging me to run for re-election. As I have indicated for the last several years, I will not be a candidate in 2010, and wish to give this opportunity for others to serve. It is Wayne Eggleston time to travel and re-discover the beauty of America and the world. Term limits need to be considered by this city in order to give others the opportunity to serve. The last 12 years have seen San Clemente grow and prosper, while we have maintained a sense of place and community. We must always be vigilant to maintain these qualities so that the reasons we live here can be enjoyed and never lost. Are there areas of San Clemente that can be upgraded and improved? A resounding Yes! We are faced with an opportunity to improve a major area of San Clemente and that is North Beach. What needs upgrading is the deteriorated Miramar Theatre/Bowling Alley, the 7-11, and the weed-filled vacant lots across the street surrounded by a chain-link fence. These areas are NOT part of the proposed LAB development. Their development would be built on city owned beach front landscaped parking lot which provides for easily accessible parking for our families who wish to enjoy our coastal beach resources and beach trail. Contrary to what you may have read with negative and inaccurate political rhetoric, this councilmember does not have involvement in the Referendum now circulating for signatures. However, this will not deter me from giving you the financial facts which have been misrepresented. The city has an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (ENA) with the LAB which provides for them to purchase very valuable three beach front/near parcels at Fair Market Value. Two MAI appraisals were done in 2008 which valued these parcels at a Basic Land Market Value at between $8,581,685 to $9,100,000. These appraisals were based upon land/commercial comparables and not residential sales, as you may have read. An adjustment in value was made, according to the ENA, for “extraordinary developer costs/constraints” and the adjusted value was between $6,280,000 and $6,350,000. The appraisals were based on three lots with the condition that the developer purchase one of the parcels for parking and pay for their own parking. The Appraisers have stated that if the city was to provide LAB’s parking, the appraised values would be higher. This was the context of what we voted for on Measure W. It should be noted that the sale revenue we receive from selling city owned land usually goes to building our city parks, such as the Vista-Hermosa Sports Park. The offer that was made by three councilmembers and accepted by the LAB was to purchase two of the most valuable beach front parcels for a minimum of $1,000,000 and the city

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Letters to the Editor DON’T SIGN NB REFERNDUM Don Prime, San Clemente

I ask my fellow San Clemente residents not to sign the petition being circulated around town to try to overturn the Council’s approval of the Playa del Norte project in North Beach. The opponents of this project are using misleading information and even downright lies to try to get enough signatures to hold another referendum on this issue. We already voted once on this in a citywide election (Measure W). Measure W passed by 54% to 46% (rounded off), advising the City Council to approve the Playa del Norte project. Now the opponents of the project want to do it all over again, with a referendum on the very same issue, potentially costing the taxpayers up to $200,000 for a special election. Couldn’t those tax dollars be better spent (the Senior Center, etc)? The opponents say that they need another vote because the project “has changed.” Yes, it’s changed: It is less of an impact (56,000 square feet of leasable space at the time of Measure W versus 48,000 sq. ft. now); that’s about the size of a Ralphs grocery store! The developer was going to build a parking structure and now he isn’t; that is because the City decided that the City itself should build the parking and therefore get the ongoing parking revenue from that. That arrangement benefits the City. The opponents rant and rave that the land is being sold “too cheap.” This is not a simple sale of land to a developer, who then gets to do what he wants with it. The land is very severely encumbered by specific guidelines and requirements of the City. That fact significantly reduces the value of the land and the opponents of the project know that. Playa del Norte is a public/private partnership, not a simple sale of land. We as a City are getting much more than “payment” for land; we are getting redevelopment of an area identified by the Downtown Visioning Task Force and others as an area in need of such redevelopment and revitalization. (Cont. on page 14) www.sanclementetimes.com

SOAPBOX Mayor’s Column: By Jim Dahl

Let’s Hope for Better Weather to Complement August T he summer weather this year has not exactly been normal in San Clemente or anywhere in Southern California. The overcast layer lingering above has sure put a damper on beach fun. With the debut of August, let’s hope we can count on sunshine, warmer weather and say adios to cold coastal waters. August kicks off with a couple of exciting events that are sure to awaken us from this fog. For starters, we have the Fiesta, a fun-filled event, now in its 57th year. This local event coordinated by the Chamber of Commerce will be held on Sunday, August 8, on Avenida Del Mar. The folks at the Chamber and their many volunteers put tons of time and energy into this event. There are 45 local, nonprofit service organizations, which utilize the Fiesta as their annual fundraiser. This Chamber event allows for local service organizations, business people and citizens to work as a unit for the betterment of our community. It’s a perfect example of teamwork towards a common cause. What’s in store? Lots of fun, including entertainment (live bands) on three stages, an array of international food booths, contests and games for all ages all provided by nonprofit organizations and businesses. The popular “Salsa Challenge” is back and invites individual and restaurant chefs to create recipes, which are then judged. Everyone is welcome to sample the salsas on display. There will also be arts and crafts on display, children’s activities—even a petting corral and

Letters to the Editor (cont.) The process used to determine the fair price that the Lab would pay for the land was the typical economic analysis for this type of project. The opponents simply don’t want you to know that; they want to play upon people’s fears of “being taken.” If the opponents of Playa del Norte succeed, let me tell you what we all will get: 1) No revitalization/redevelopment of North Beach, so we will be stuck with it’s blighted condition for many years to come. 2) Seeing how the Sadeghis (the LAB) have been treated over the last four years, no developer in his right mind will want to come to San Clemente to partner with the city to redevelop some of our blighted areas that were identified by the Downtown Visioning Task Force (of which I was a member) as sorely needing revitalization—North Beach and south El Camino Real specifically. 3) The Miramar will sit padlocked for decades to come because the Sadeghis will not close escrow on it. 4) The Sadeghis will sell the Casino and leave town. All of the above would be tragic in my estimation because the Sadeghis have shown themselves to be extremely sensitive to the requirements of historic preservation and adaptive reuse—most developers are not. For San Clemente to lose such a sensitive and passionate partner in revitalization would in both the short and long term be very bad for this town. Please do not sign the referendum petition. Playa del Norte was approved by the voters in Measure W by a margin that was greater than many presidential election margins. Playa del Norte was approved by the Design Review Subcommittee of the Planning Commission. Playa del Norte was approved by the Planning Commission. Playa del Norte has been approved by the City Council. Playa del Norte has been endorsed by the Board of the Downtown Business Association. Playa del Norte has been endorsed by the Board of the Chamber of Commerce.

face painting, as well as a Classic Car & Harley Bike Show. Parking for the event is made easy with a free shuttle available at the SunCal Marblehead property (exit Avenida Vista Hermosa and head west toward the beach into the Marblehead Development). The shuttle will run from 9:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. For more informaJim Dahl tion, log onto www.scchamber.com. This same weekend, the Cabrillo Playhouse kicks off a new play about the history of this San Clemente institution. I’m a huge fan of the playhouse and attend frequently. Plays take place year-round in this quaint 66-seat local theater set in an historic, Ole Hanson-style house located downtown at 202 Avenida Cabrillo (corner of Avenida Cabrillo & Ola Vista). This past season they presented favorites such as Annie and Seussical the Musical. On August 6, an historical overview of the playhouse entitled 202 Ave Cabrillo opens to the public and consists of six original short plays that take a tongue-in-cheek approach to the history of the property. The building has hosted live theatre since 1966 (although the playhouse was founded in 1953), but what happened here before then? The play will attempt to answer that question as it takes the

audience through time covering every era from present day to Ole Hanson, to when the first pioneers set claim on what was to become San Clemente. The performances are scheduled for Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. on August 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21. Tickets are $15 and available online or by calling the box office at 949.492.0465. The Cabrillo Playhouse is a nonprofit organization run by volunteers. That’s right, an all-volunteer board of directors helps manage the playhouse and keep this treasure going strong. They recently completed a major upgrade of the theatre and have even introduced a Youth Theatre, which has brought many new, young families to the theatre. If you haven’t been, you’re missing out. For more information, log onto www.cabrilloplayhouse.org. Weather aside, I hope these activities will get you outside for some extraordinary fun. In the meantime, if you have any pull with Mother Nature, have her send some sunshine our way. I welcome your comments or questions, so feel free to email me at DahlJ@san-clemente.org or call me at 949.361.8322.

About THIS COLUMN: Appearing once a month, the mayor will address issues that concern the San Clemente community. Opinions expressed are those of the mayor, not necessarily those of other councilmembers or the San Clemente Times.

GUEST OPINION: By Linda Sadeghi, LAB Holding, LLC

A New Day in North Beach T his past Saturday, July 31, marked an important “birthday” at the historic Casino San Clemente in North Beach. Exactly 73 years ago to the day a reported 5000 guests gathered at the Grand Opening of the iconic Casino to dance to the sounds of a live orchestra; celebrating music, dining and the delight of ocean breezes in the sleepy Village by the Sea. It is has been a very quick year since we (LAB Holding) purchased the Casino, and only a few short months since we obtained final operating approvals from the City of San Clemente as well as the California Coastal Commission. Interior renovations have only just begun, but we felt a birthday of such magnitude should not go unmarked. So we opened the doors to the community for our first annual Casino Open House on Saturday. And what a happy surprise!! As the doors opened at noon, there was already a line to the street of people curious to enter this long shuttered architectural treasure. Moms with strollers, many senior citizens with Casino stories to share, sweaty hikers from the Beach Trail, community leaders including Mayor Jim Dahl, Council Members Lori Donchak and Joe Anderson as well as Historical Society members began their tours, wandering through History Hall and the West Wing, listening to the great sounds of the local Elizabeth Lamers Jazz Quartet and the pleasing acoustic duo on the Patio of the Stars. The food was outstanding and generously offered by local restaurants Carbonara’s, Iva Lee’s and the Vine. Dessert treats offered up by Sugar Blossom Bake Shop, Donna B’s and the candy lady seemed to just disappear. (Note: Donna B served 1000 cookies, two trays of brownie bites, a sheet cake and Sugar Blossom’s 200 cupcakes vanished in the first hour!) The back Rock Garden with bounce house, Bubble Mania fun for the kids and Tony’s “kids pasta” table all made for a very happy, sunny afternoon. The “thank you’s” to me personally and our staff were constant, uplifting and confirmation that North Beach deserves far better than its recent history. One local

community leader took me aside and said, “You and your husband are the only ‘developers’ to ever try to save our historical resources. Everybody else wants to tear them down and build condos.” We were both looking at the Miramar travesty as she spoke. Traded up by multiple developers with “condos in their eyes,” it is now priced beyond reach of anyone seeking to restore and renew this historic structure. What a shame! Perhaps this “developer burn” she mentioned explains why there is such fear with the small group of naysayers who had parked their truck and erected “No to the LAB” signs in front of the Casino that Open House morning. I truly wish that protestor Brenda Miller had taken a few moments to come inside to see the life and vitality the Casino now has! As Planning Commissioner she voted against our Casino permits. But how else will North Beach be saved from its decline except with private investment such as ours, and hopefully others? The City could not have just “fixed” the Casino—it was private property. And the City cannot just “fix” the Miramar. San Clemente will have to seek and find those “developers” who have a love and passion for the historical jewels it offers, and must work in partnership with them to renew its history. Playa del Norte, recently receiving final Council approval, will become the much-needed hub to add connectivity and revitalization to North Beach. After four years of community input, design work, parking and traffic analysis, we are ready to move forward. A few people will fight any change in San Clemente, whether it’s the restoration of historic buildings or the addition of a new cultural landmark. But we remain convinced the majority of San Clemente wants Playa del Norte to enrich their seaside community. I am truly looking forward to welcoming you and your family to that “Open House” in the years to come.

square feet, the front entry is now an airy glass green house, view corridors were opened from the Ole Hanson balcony to the north and the three-story parking structure on Pico was removed to offer unobstructed views to the ocean. It is different! It’s much improved! Have you heard the “Bait and Switch” argument from the referendum people? The LAB promised to pay for the park-

ing and now the city taxpayers are going to have to pay. Sound outrageous? Why would our city allow that? The answer is that the city instead of the LAB will now collect the estimated $1.4 million in annual parking revenue in perpetuity (example: $28M over the first 20 years) projected by independent parking consultant Nelson/Nygaard. Even if that (Cont. on page 16)

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.

Referendum Rip-Off John Dorey, San Clemente

Do you get the feeling that it’s déjà vu all over again? That we all voted on Measure W two years ago and now someone wants us to vote for it again? Referendum people are saying that the Playa Del Norte project is different? They argue we were duped. What’s changed? Playa Del Norte is now smaller by several thousand Page 14 • San Clemente Times • August 5–11, 2010

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SOAPBOX GUEST OPINION: By CUSD Trustee Mike Winsten

Year of Transition and Upcoming Election for CUSD S ince you first elected me to serve on the CUSD Board of Trustees in the November 2008 election, my Board colleagues and I have embarked on the important work of reforming and improving CUSD. Among our biggest achievements was the successful hiring of Dr. Joseph M. Farley as our new permanent Superintendent starting July 1, 2010. Dr. Farley most recently served for five years as Superintendent of nearby Anaheim Union High School District. He brings an impressive body of experience in all aspects of public education including instruction, curriculum and facilities maintenance, improvement and construction—not to mention, a fresh, common sense perspective. His hiring has been praised by all the major CUSD stakeholders—even the public employee unions that continue to disagree with us on so many other important issues. Dr. Farley’s arrival and reception is a promising sign the future of CUSD remains bright—despite drastic funding cutbacks imposed by the state and continuing opposition from the leaders of CUSD’s public employee unions. Of course, bringing reform and transition to a large organization like CUSD is never easy. Change is made more difficult in our current fiscal conditions. Bringing reform and positive change is especially difficult in our public school district which spends approximately 85 percent of its entire budget on salaries and benefits for our employees—most of whom are represented by powerful union leaders. We saw how hard this can be in April when union leaders called a strike, rejecting our school board’s offers of a balanced package of labor expense reforms. Ultimately, your school board members showed great courage and leadership by successfully modifying the unsustainable union contract in a manner that reduced labor expenses by 10.1 percent annually and imposed a cap on future health insurance

contribution increases. This decision, while very unpopular with powerful union leaders and their activists, has been hailed throughout the State of California as a necessary measure to ensure the financial sustainability of our school district for the foreseeable future. This past June, in the face of severe funding cutbacks from the state, our Mike Winsten school board members approved a new budget for the next school year—and we kept our promise to voters by keeping our focus on our core mission of educating children. Union leaders urged us to increase class sizes as a way to balance the budget. We refused to do so—we would not agree to balance the budget on the backs of our students. Instead, we successfully protected most music, sports, and numerous secondary school electives. We were able to do so, in large measure, because we had successfully reduced the school district’s annual administrative overhead expenses and the cost of our contracts with the unions. In fact, as a result of the reforms we’ve implemented, CUSD’s annual administrative expenses are now among the lowest in the state for comparably sized districts. We accomplished this by upgrading the talent levels, efficiency and capabilities of our central administration and school site administrators. Nonetheless, union leaders and their activists who never voted for our current school board members remain steadfastly opposed to our reform efforts. They complain in one breath that we brought too much reform in a short period of time—and in the next they complain we have not brought enough change quick enough. The truth is, the critics of our current reform Board of Trustees have opposed us since

Letters to the Editor (cont.) revenue estimate is aggressive, it’s a whole lot of money. The city also has the construction money set aside in a pre-collected $8 million Coastal Parking Fund (collected for just this kind of use) gathered over the years from developer fees so the taxpayers won’t need to come up with the $4.1 million in additional funding. That’s a sweet deal for our community. Referendum people try to compare the Target property sale to the “rip-off” deal at North Beach. Let’s compare. The city received $13.8 million from Target and does not own the parking so we received a onetime cash benefit plus the sales and property taxes. Conversely, the city will be paid between $1-2 million from the LAB for the North Beach property. There it is...“The worst land deal in city history.” Really? Don’t buy it! The land is fully priced as analyzed and negotiated by Keyser Marston Associates. Why does the price seem so low? That’s due to the reduced project size tailored to fit perfectly into our Spanish Village community, the high quality of construction materials and design improvements and the open space demanded by the planning commission and our community that was accepted by the LAB. This “Village within a village” will inspire additional neighborhood growth in a depressed area, create new ocean views from an elevated terrace, and provide culinary services to beach, bike and trail users. It still has beach front parking, is blessed by the Historical Society, DBA, Chamber of Commerce, Measure W, three forward thinking council members and, as stated above, is estimated to collect over $1 million a year in additional parking revenue than currently collected, plus $200K in sales and property taxes in perpetuity. Like in “forever.” That’s not a “rip-off.” We now have a perpetual annuity with the LAB worth over $30 million during the first 20 years to the city and we get an amazing Spanish village at the same time. Maybe that’s the greatest land deal in city history. Please don’t be like the referendum people who are only focused on the land value. Those people seem outraged that our council didn’t sell the land for a one time shot at the fantasy $9 million appraisal. Did the referendum people tell you that if the city succeeded, then North Beach would have Huntington Page 16 • San Clemente Times • August 5–11, 2010

the day we were sworn into office. They are a coalition of union leaders and activists who are still fighting to preserve an unsustainable status quo. In various ways, these critics have benefited from favors extended to them by the previous administration that controlled CUSD for 15-years. They are furious voters rejected their union-backed candidates in the past elections—and now they are gearing up for another attempt to unwind all the positive reforms voters in CUSD elected us to accomplish. In the November 2, 2010 General Election, control of our school district will be at stake (as five of the seven reform trustees will be on the ballot). Reform Trustees Ellen Addonizio, Anna Bryson and Larry Christenson (the “ABC Reform Trustees”) will face re-election. In addition, reform Trustee Ken Lopez Maddox and myself are facing an early recall election that was promoted and supported by the public employee unions in CUSD. Voters will have a clear choice in the November election: Re-elect the current conservative trustees who are dedicated to bringing positive change and reform to our school district or replace them with candidates who are supported by the powerful public employee unions that want to preserve an unsustainable status quo. In my view, the upcoming CUSD Board election will be a referendum on public education in South Orange County. Both sides of this debate will be airing out a lot of information during the upcoming election season. I urge you to do your own research and make up your own mind. Visit www. CUSDfacts.com to learn more. 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.

jerry collamer, San Clemente

Yellowstone isn’t the only place angry bears roam, sniffing tents for late night snacks of human’d’oeuvres. We have an angry bear here too. And he just woke up. It’s that time again: Pre election craziness brings out the bear. And no one’s crazy-hungrier than SC’s bear, post hibernation. Bear Warning: Be Bear(y) Aware when hiking SC’s trails and tribulations this election season. Jack Hanna, celebrity zookeeper suggests, when in ‘bear country,’ carry pepper spray. If confronted by The Bear, stand your ground, look him in the eye, if he keeps coming - SPRAY! Then let officials know. They’ll track him, tranq him, and net him, relocating him back into the wild. Somewhere north of Montana, until the next election. Because, for whatever reason, he always claws his way back here about this time. Beach style high rise condos for fat cats instead of a small local community village because that’s all any developer could afford to build at that land price? You pick! Please do not sign the referendum. It will cost you, the taxpayers, $200,000 to fund another election if they get enough signatures and then we will once again need to sort the truth out of all the twisted information they try to feed the public. Your name and address will more than likely end up on a City Council candidate’s personal mailing list come election time. Don’t get used. Get educated. Rescind your signature. Stop the madness.

DÉJÀ VU ALL OVER AGAIN Bob Mignogna, San Clemente

As Yogi Berra said, “It’s déjà vu all over again.” Another referendum to stop something. In this case the beautiful community revitalization at North Beach. Going forward with Playa del Norte will bring jobs and revenue to the

citizens and our city. The majority victory on Measure W told our city leaders in design review, planning commission and city council that we want another place to meet with family and friends enjoying our ocean views after a day at the beach or a walk on the beach trail. If you want more information on this project visit www. san-clemente.org/sc/News.aspx?PageID=1. All the facts are there. After you read the real truth and see for yourself, don’t sign the petition. If you already signed the petition and now want to rescind your signature contact info@pronorthbeach. org and get a form to send to the City Clerk. To submit a letter to the editor for possible inclusion in the paper, e-mail us at letters@sanclementetimes.com or send it to 34932 Calle del Sol, Suite B, Capistrano Beach, CA 92624. San Clemente Times reserves the right to edit reader-submitted letters for length and is not responsible for the claims made or the information written by the writers. www.sanclementetimes.com

GETTING OUT

YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER

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202 Ave. Cabrillo is an evening of six original short plays that takes a tonguein-cheek approach to the history of the property you know as the Cabrillo Playhouse. The building has hosted live theatre since 1966. But as one of the original Ole Hanson-style properties it was a residence for four decades before being converted into a playhouse. What happened here during those years? Through the magic of suspended disbelief, the plays will attempt to answer that question as performers travel back through time covering every era from present day, to Ole Hanson, to when the first pioneers set claim on the city’s land. “We start with a comical behind the scenes look at the first show ever produced at the playhouse, move to the surfing 50’s, WWII-era 40’s, Prohibition 30’s, the Ole Hanson years,

Billy Watson

7:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Iva Lee’s. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2855, www.ivalees.com.

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

Tripp Sicks

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New Arrivals Wine Tasting

forecast: a.m. clouds/p.m. sun • high: 69° low: 56°

National Lifeguard Championships

9 p.m. Music at BeachFire. No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com. 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. San Clemente Wine Company introduces new wines to the shop. $15 for seven wines or choose from the daily tasting menu of four wines for $10. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

Three-day competition at Huntington State Beach with more than 1,000 lifeguards and junior guards competing for team honors. www.uslanationals.org.

Flock of 80’s

Tapas at Sunset

Lord of the Strings

6 p.m.-9 p.m. A fundraiser party at the Casino San Clemente to celebrate the retirement of city employee Leslie Davis. Features live music and food from Carbonara’s. Cost $35. RSVP. 140 W. Pico, San Clemente, 949.361.6188, davisl@san-clemente.org.

The B-52’s

8 p.m. Popular band plays at Pacific Amphitheatre at the OC Fair. Tickets start at $19.50. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.740.2000, www.ocfair.com.

Susanna Kurner

7 p.m.-11 p.m. Piano and jazz singer at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

Art, Jazz, Wine & Chocolate

5 p.m.-8 p.m. Jazz meets wine & chocolate at the Festival of Arts. Admission $7, tasting fee $12. 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.494.1145, www.lagunafestivalofarts.org.

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8 p.m.-11:30 p.m. ’80s hits at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com. 7:30 p.m. Concert featuring guitarist Pete Huttlinger at the Dana Point Community Center. Tickets $25. 24642 San Juan Ave., Dana Point, 949.842.2227, www.lordofthestringsconcerts.com.

saturday07 forecast: sunny • high: 67° low: 56°

Boeing Rocket Lab

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Exhibit at the Discovery Science Center designed for kids (and kids at heart) who love space and want to learn about the science of space, rockets and engineering. Adults $12.95, kids $9.95. 2500 N. Main Street, Santa Ana, 714.542.2823, www.discoverycube.org.

The Fab Four

8 p.m. Beatles’ cover band performs its Sgt. Pepper’s Experience show at Pacific Amphitheatre at the OC Fair. Tickets start at $12.50. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.740.2000, www.ocfair.com.

Sawdust Festival

Whitey Harrison Outrigger Canoe Race

10 a.m.-10 p.m. The annual summer art festival in Laguna Beach with shopping, activities, food, music and much more. Runs through Aug. 29. General admission $7.75. 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.494.3030, www.sawdustartfestival.org.

9 a.m. Annual 20-mile nine-man outrigger canoe competition starting in the harbor, heading to Laguna Beach and back, and ending at Doheny State Beach. 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, www.danaoutrigger.net.

Sunset at Salt Creek

Music Under the Stars

Shawn Colvin

Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Heart Club Band

forecast: partly cloudy • high: 68° low: 55°

5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. The Mary Erickson Community Housing (MECH) annual fundraiser at Salt Creek Beach with dancing, a live band, food from local restaurants, live auctions and more. MECH is a nonprofit that helps families with affordable housing and life skills. Dana Point, 949.369.5419, www.maryerickson.org. 8 p.m. Singer/songwriter at The Coach House. Tickets $29.50. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

STYX

8 p.m. Famous classic rock band at Pacific Amphitheatre at the OC Fair. Tickets start at $19.50. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.740.2000, www.ocfair.com. www.sanclementetimes.com

6 p.m. The Mission’s outdoor summer concert series continues with Hot August Night, a Neil Diamond Tribute, and catered dinner. Table Tickets start at $30. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.

8 p.m. Beatles tribute at Pacific Amphitheatre at the OC Fair. Tickets start at $12.50. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.740.2000, www.ocfair.com.

Salon Bleu Art Show

6 p.m.-10 p.m. Featured artists, socializing and more at Salon Bleu. 207 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.366.2060, www.scsalonbleu.com.

202 Ave. Cabrillo opens and we end with a look at when the Spanish Conquistadors first laid claim to what was to become San Clemente,” said Producer Rick Kerrigan. This original work is written, directed and performed by members of the group ACP (Artist Collaboration Project) and includes Rick Kerrigan (Artistic Director for the Cabrillo), Doug Gaynor, Albert File photo Boh, Jennifer Hartline, Matthew Dodd, Deanna Balbas, Corey Eib, Bruce Alexander, Stephen Gomer, Austin Frey and many more. 202 Ave. Cabrillo opens at the Cabrillo Playhouse, located at 202 Avenida Cabrillo in San Clemente, on August 6 and runs through August 21. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online at www.cabrilloplayhouse.org or by calling 949.492.0465.

Summer Stargazing Family Night

6:30 p.m.-11 p.m. The Ocean Institute hosts an evening of astronomy and stargazing at the Lazy W Ranch. Includes storytime around a campfire, refreshments and more. Adults $40, kids $30. 23852 Hot Springs Canyon Road, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.

Tripp Sicks

9 p.m. Music at BeachFire. No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

50 and Fabulous Party

6 p.m.-11 p.m. Dancing, entertainment, tons of fun contests and more for those in their 50s at Adele’s. Tickets $25, includes goodies. 2600 Avenida Del Presidente, San Clemente, 949.366.1121, www.adelesatthesanclementeinn.com.

Live Music Harbor Cruise

7:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Waterhouse Reggae Band performs onboard Dana Wharf’s live music cruise; features a full bar. $19. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949 496-5794, www.danawharf.com.

World Anthem

8 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Live music at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

sunday08 forecast: sunny • high: 68° low: 57°

Fiesta Street Festival

9 a.m.-7 p.m. San Clemente’s annual event along Avenida Del Mar with salsa competition, activities, live music, contests, arts & crafts show, kid rides, classic car & motorcycle show, entertainment and much more! 949.492.1131, www.scchamber.com.

Money Cup

10:30 a.m. Final day of the skateboarding championship competition in the Action Sports Arena at the OC Fair. Tickets start at $15. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.740.2000, www.ocfair.com.

Summer Concerts in the Park

3 p.m.; 4:30 p.m.-6 p.m. Dana Point’s free concert series with The Wilsons (classic rock) followed by Savor (Santana music) at Heritage Park; features food and drinks fundraiser. 34400 Old Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.248.3530, www.danapoint.org.

Jumping Jack Flash

7 p.m. The local Rolling Stones tribute band plays at the OC Fair & Event Center. Tickets $12.50. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.740.2000, www.ocfair.com.

Lisa Loeb

8 p.m. Popular female artist at The Coach House. Also feat. Sara Haze and Alice Wallace. Tickets $20. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

Blues Fest & Beatles Sunday

2 p.m.-4 p.m.; 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Every Sunday live music at the Festival of Arts with blues artists followed by a tribute to The Beatles. Free with admission of $7. 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.494.1145, www.lagunafestivalofarts.org. (Cont. on page 21) August 5–11, 2010 • San Clemente Times • Page 19

GETTING OUT

SC Times Restaurant Spotlight

By Rachel Namson

Village Mediterranean Rim

RATE IT!

123 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.361.8970, www.villagemediterraneanrim.com BEST KNOWN FOR: Mediterranean Cuisine MOST POPULAR ITEM: Tagine

Have you eaten at this restaurant?

Escape reality for the evening and enter a world where the flavor of the Mediterranean reigns. Twelve years ago, owner and chef Nour Tillo brought passion and taste from his world travels right into the heart of downtown San Clemente. Whether seated inside surrounded by the charming Mediterranean decor or on the porch breathing in the ocean air, the taste of the Village Mediterranean Rim is exceptional. Their signature dish, a Moroccan style stew called Tagine, comes to the table steaming with a mouthwatering aroma. From pork with vegetables, caramelized pears, dried apricots and walnuts in a pear-brandy sauce to slow cooked venison with vegetables, walnuts, roasted garlic and honey and in a Tunisian tomato sauce, the Tagine choices all have something unique and delicious to offer—including a side of couscous. The specials menu provides a new, seasonal adventure in dining every night. The Village is also a perfect place for a midday break, with the introduction of a new and affordable lunch menu that includes a grilled New York steak pita served with tomato, red onion, baby greens, feta cheese and ginger soy aioli.

Grilled New York steak pita. Photo by Rachel Namson

PRICE RANGE: Lunch $5-$15, Dinner $6-$38 RESERVATIONS: Recommended for dinner PAYMENT: Cash, Credit Card HOURS: Lunch Tuesday-Sunday 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Dinner Tuesday-Sunday 5 p.m.-10 p.m.

Go to www.sanclementetimes.com and rate your overall experience. We’ll post the results in next week’s issue of the SC Times.

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Salt Creek on the Beach Burger

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33333 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point, 949.661.1803 (Rated on a scale of 1–5 stars)

ABOUT OUR REVIEWS: In each issue we’ll highlight universally critical points including “Most Popular Dish,” “Best Known For” and “Price Range.” But most importantly, we’re inviting you to participate each week and rate the restaurant based on your experiences. Go to www.sanclementetimes.com and under “Restaurant Guide” rate it from 1 to 5 then share your thoughts on the SC Times forums. (Cont. from page 19)

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MOMMY MOVIE MONDAY

SIERRA LEONE REFUGEE ALLSTARS

10 a.m. Screening of The Other Guys for parents of infants at the Krikorian, tickets $7.50. 641 Camino de Los Mares, San Clemente, 949.661.7469, www.kptmovies.com.

8 p.m. From a refugee camp to international stars, this music group performs at The Coach House. Tickets $20. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

PAGEANT OF THE MASTERS: EAT, DRINK AND BE MERRY

KIDS GARDEN DAY

8:30 p.m. Art comes alive at Laguna Beach’s famous attraction where world-famous paintings are recreated on stage. Tickets $15-$100. Nightly shows. 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.494.1145, www.lagunafestivalofarts.org.

MONDAY MADNESS WINE TASTING

5 p.m.-8 p.m. Join SC Wine Company for Happy Hour featuring three wines for $5 and cheese plates for $8. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar; 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

SMOKEY KARAOKE

8 p.m. Sing fearlessly behind a cloud of theatrical smoke at BeachFire and enjoy Mojito Monday. No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

tuesday10 forecast: sunny • high: 72° low: 59°

COAST CULTURE

11 a.m.-4 p.m. In conjunction with the Surfing Heritage Foundation, Casa Romantica presents a nostalgic exhibition featuring photographs, memorabilia and surf history associated with California’s original waterman “Whitey” Harrison. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

THE SIMMONS EFFECT

1 p.m.-5 p.m. Final day of the surf exhibit at the Surfing Heritage Foundation. 110 Calle Iglesia, San Clemente, 949.388.0313, www.surfingheritage.org.

COUNTRY DANCIN’

7:30 p.m. Live country music and dance lessons with the Kelly Boyz at OC Tavern. Cover $5 before 9 p.m. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.

FIBERGLASS & MEGAPIXELS

7 p.m. Surf film showing at The Shorebreak in HB hosted by the California Surf Museum. Tickets $5. 500 PCH, Huntington Beach, 760.721.6876, www.surfmuseum.org.

BEN ON FLEMENCO GUITAR

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

AT THE MOVIES

Dinner for Schmucks and Viewers

10 a.m.-12 p.m. Kids explore produce gardens, taste fresh vegetables, and decorate and take home a pot with seeds at the Mission. Admission $5-$9. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.

KIDS STORYTIME AT THE CASA

10 a.m. Every Wednesday Casa Romantica holds storytime with interactive reading for youngsters ages 3-5; free. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, wwwcasaromantica.org.

JARED FROM “KNOCKOUT”

9 p.m. Music at BeachFire. No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

COMEDY NIGHT

9:30 p.m. New comics every week at Molly Blooms Irish Bar & Restaurant, 21+ no cover. 2391 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente 92672, 949.218.0120, www.mollybloomspub.com.

DEBLOISE MILLEDGE

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

UPCOMING: THURSDAY, AUGUST 12

SC SUMMER BEACH CONCERT SERIES

6 p.m. Gregory Wolfe performs as Rod Stewart for the beach concert series at the San Clemente Pier. Bring chairs. Dinner from Fisherman’s available for purchase. 949.361.8264, www. san-clemente.org. UPCOMING: SATURDAY, AUGUST 28

ARTIST BY THE SEA: SHAUN TOMSON

10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The pro surfer and author visits the Ocean Institute and introduces kids and families to creatures that live in the surf zone from his book, Surf Creatures A-Z. Cost $16 per child. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.

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As is much the tradition with “buddy” comedies, there is the average, normal working guy who just can’t seem to buy a break and a goofy, obnoxious stranger from which he just can’t seem to get away. With mid-summer feature Dinner for Schmucks recently released by Paramount Pictures, we have Steve Carell and Paul Rudd as the unlikely but entertaining movie duo. An American remake of the 1998 French comedy The Dinner Game, Schmucks follows struggling finance executive Tim (Rudd) who needs to find an “idiot” to bring to a work dinner party for the possibility of gaining a promotion. He stumbles upon Barry (Carell)—literally, and from that point on until the dinner, manages to increasingly embarrass Tim everywhere he looks. Director Jay Roach is no newcomer to comedy with the Austin Powers and Meet the Parents films on his resume, and with leaning on two actors whose reputations equate to box office gold, Steve Carell and Paul Rudd do bring some hearty laughs for viewers as the leads. Arguably, one of the more memorable roles in the film is offered by Jermaine Clement of the HBO show Flight of the Conchords—he’s definitely a supporting Aldous Snow-Russell Brand-type character. Also noticeable are Ron Livingston (Office Space) and Zach Galifianakis (The Hangover), as well as funny ladies Lucy Punch (Hot Fuzz) and Kristen Schaal. Fans will most likely get a kick out of this comedic ensemble. However, those who are familiar with Roach’s earlier comedies, or Judd Apatow’s movies, might find the humor too familiar or over done for their enjoyment. But for younger and casual movie viewers, there will likely be a fun time had with this comic infested film, and maybe an appreciation for some of their “normal” friends. SC —Megan Bianco August 5–11, 2010 • San Clemente Times • Page 21

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t’s a tongue-in-cheek phrase that communicates the irony of what outsiders think Southern California is like, contrasted to what locals know to be reality. With overcast skies and record-breaking average temperatures dipping lower than normal, weather officials have since confirmed last July as being one of Southern California’s coldest in decades, if not a century. But although the rhyme describes the ironic weather of a July in Southern California, a postponed summer is no laughing matter for commerce. With overcast skies and record-breaking average temperatures that dipped as much as four degrees below last year’s, No-Sky July had an evident effect upon local businesses. Because of the decrease in beach-goers and tourists, many businesses that depend on them have seen a decline in sales, especially those providing the staple goods and services of what is usually a warm Southern California summer. “To be honest we’re more quiet than last year,” said Camilo Hernandaz, manager of Zoomar’s petting zoo. Hernandaz considered the possibility that cold weather was affecting his business, but said it could be a coincidence. However, Zookeeper Nina Leone offered evidence to the contrary. “People call ahead to see what the weather is like,” she said. “I get three or four calls a day from people who regularly come and before they get off the phone, they want to know what the weather is like.” Mike Macgregor, employee of the bike and surrey rental business Wheel Fun Rentals, said the company has been getting less business because of the weather. “We definitely got less business on the Fourth of July this year; we usually do really well,” he said. Boating activities have also suffered losses in revenue, coowner of Dana Wharf Donna Kalez said. “There has been a big decrease in the amount of ocean trips we run,” she said. “The Ocean Adventure Trips and the Music Cruise trips have been cut back, especially the ones in the evening because it’s freezing—people were wearing huge coats and scarves.” Poor weather has had a mixed effect upon restaurants and other food vendors. www.sanclementetimes.com

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“People still get here at seven or eight in the morning to get a fire ring on the weekends. The picnic areas fill up and the campgrounds have been full all summer.” —Denise Estrada, Doheny State Beach “Usually the breakfast crowd is huge, but breakfast has died down and now lunch is busier,” said co-owner Steve Zdrakas of Proud Mary’s Restaurant in Dana Point Harbor. “As soon as the sun comes out, people get happy.” Beverly Hinsey, manager of Harbor Grill Restaurant, couldn’t comment on exactly how her sales have been by the weather this summer. “It’s a toss-up. When people can’t go boating or to the beach because of the weather, a lot of people go out to eat instead. Because of that, business actually increases when the weather is bad. Now that the sun is out, we’ve been seeing less people because they can go outside now.” Mariana Artatchka, owner of Hummingbird House Café in downtown San Juan Capistrano, provided similar input. “I get late crowds on hotter days,” she said, suspecting that people prefer outdoor eateries on hotter days and come into restaurants on cooler ones. However, the opposite trend was observed by Gladys Martinez, manager of the Doheny State Beach Snack Shop. “The [bad] weather affected us a lot; business is way down. We do better on the weekends, but we’re still not doing well.” Denise Estrada, picnic and special event coordinator at Doheny State Beach, said less people patron the beach on weekdays, but weekends remain busy. “People still get here at seven or eight in the morning to get a fire ring on the weekends. The picnic areas fill up and

the campgrounds have been full all summer,” she said. Estrada said she thought a lot of people from out of town come from the Inland Empire where it’s a lot hotter and the cooler weather comes as a relief. Glen and Judy Hoke from Flagstaff, Az. were staying at the Doheny campgrounds and refused to be discouraged. “We’re still having a great time here,” they said. “Even though it’s not 100 percent sunny, we’re making the best of it and doing what we would do even if the weather was perfect.” A public information statement released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) confirmed the presence of “unseasonably cool July weather,” caused by “an upper level trough of low pressure along the West Coast during the majority of [July].” The trough of low pressure air “kept the weather cool west of the mountains.” According to information gathered from online weather service wunderground.com, average temperatures recorded last July are among the lowest recorded within the past five years. Weather stations in San Juan Capistrano and Capistrano Beach recorded average temperatures of 66.5 and 65.3 degrees, respectively, compared to 70.8 and 69.1 degrees last year. Dana Point and San Clemente follow the same trend with a respective average of 64.1 and 63.8 degrees, compared to averages of 68 and 66.1 degrees recorded last year. However, last July wasn’t the coldest for San Clemente. In 2007 the average temperature fell to 58.2 degrees Some surfers are perplexed by colder water temperatures. Two in San Clemente said they would usually be wearing board shorts, but because of cold water they’re still wearing their winter wetsuits. Dr. Jin-Yi Yu, professor of atmospheric science at the University of California, Irvine said the California Current could be responsible for colder water conditions. “Typically the current runs from the north and [goes] to the south, bringing cold water down the coast of California,” he said. Colder water also creates a thick marine layer by cooling down the warmer air that sits closer to the surface of the water. As the warm air cools water molecules slow down, causing the air to become more dense and fog-like. With a record-breaking July chill has come a resurgence of talk about the controversial theory of Global Warming. Philip Gonsalves, a spokesman for NOAA, said that it is “anecdotal and not very scientific” to prove or disprove Global Warming based upon one region’s weather. “Having the coldest July in Southern California doesn’t disprove the Global Warming theory as much as having the hottest July proves it,” he said. “The temperature for any given place and time can’t be extrapolated to the rest of the globe and doesn’t have a significant bearing on the veracity of the theory.” Despite the literally global scale of weather conditions and patterns, the effects of such systems still affect businesses and people on the local scale of Southern Orange County. Even though the amount of customers via tourism has dipped this summer, many businesses continue to rely upon local customers for success. There is confidence and hope among business owners that the next few months will be hot, which might suffice enough to fill the void created by Southern California’s missing summer. “I’m hoping that it will be really hot in October and September,” said Kalez. “Businesses really need it to be.” SC August 5–11, 2010 • San Clemente Times • Page 23

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Do you need an Estate Plan? The answer is ‘absolutely’. Trusts are not just for the wealthy. No matter your net worth, you must have at least a basic estate plan in place to ensure that your family and financial goals are met at the time of your death. Without it, your fates of your estate and your heirs are up to the court. First is the expensive process of probate, with attorney and court fees taking up to 5% of your estate’s value. The appointed executor is also entitled to be paid from the assets of your estate. Add appraiser’s fees and other expenses associated with estate distribution. And who decides who receives your wealth and makes the distributions? The court – but only tying up your property for a year or longer, and making your estate public information that anyone can obtain. But this all goes away with a well-drafted plan protecting assets inherited by your heirs. The asset can even be protected from lawsuits, divorces and other claims. It will also protect minor children, special needs children, grandchildren and even your pets. Your document sets forth who will be their guardian in your absence, instead of the court making that decision on your behalf. No two children are alike, so a customized estate plan will assure that each child’s personal needs are addressed in the manner you wish. You can also impose discipline upon family members who may not be capable or experienced in managing wealth, and protect their inheritance against mismanagement by including specific conditions & rewards as part of the estate plan. Inheritance taxes can also be avoided or greatly reduced. Establishing a revocable living trust gives you control. You can prevent or discourage challenges to your estate plan, while preserving your ability to make changes at any time. It also helps you to inventory of your assets & net worth including your investments, retirement savings, insurance policies, real estate, business interests & personal property. Dying without a will, also known as dying “intestate”, can be very costly to your heirs and leaves you with no say as to how your estate gets distributed. Having a plan in place allows you to control your own destiny, preserve your wealth and leave a lasting legacy of excellence for your family. If an Individual becomes incapacitated, it is important that someone have the legal authority through a Medical Directive to communicate the wishes of that person concerning their medical treatment. Don’t procrastinate. Get your affairs in order & protect your family’s legacy today. CHRISTINA BUSH, CMFC Vice President/Senior Wealth Advisor Torrey Pines Securities, Inc. www.cbwealthadvisory.com, 949.429.1414

Seaside Eyecare Optometry Allergies and the Eye An allergic reaction happens when the body mounts an unusual immune response to something that’s normally harmless. Approximately 75% of allergy sufferers will have symptoms affecting the eye. The most common form of “treatment” is simply trying to avoid what’s causes the allergy. Keeping the home free of pet dander and dust and keeping pets off the furniture helps. Staying inside with the air conditioner on when a lot of pollen is in the air also helps. Air conditioners filter out allergens, though the filters must be kept clean. Wearing wraparound sunglasses can help shield your eyes from allergens. Medications. Over-the-counter and prescription medications each have their advantages; for example, over-the-counter products are often less expensive, while prescription ones are often stronger. Allergy pills may be more convenient but for relief of eye-related symptoms, drops are usually more effective. Watery Eyes. Common causes of excessively watery eyes can be allergies or dry eye syndrome — two very different problems. With allergies, your body’s release of histamine causes your eyes to water. It seems paradoxical but watery eyes can also result from dry-eye syndrome. The excessive dryness works to stimulate higher than normal production of the watery component of your eye’s tears. Decongestant eye drops “get the red out”. They contain vasoconstrictors, which make the blood vessels overlying the white part of your eyes smaller; this lessens the apparent redness of your eyes. With extended use however, small blood vessels on the surface of the eye can become dependent on the vasoconstrictors to stay small. When the drops are discontinued, the eyes become even redder...because the vessels rebound to a diameter larger than they were initially. This process is called rebound hyperemia. NSAIDs. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) eye drops may be prescribed to decrease swelling, inflammation and other symptoms associated with seasonal allergic conjunctivitis (hay fever). Mast Cell Stabilizers. Some eye drops have ingredients called mast-cell stabilizers, which also alleviate redness and swelling. Mast-cell stabilizers are similar to antihistamines. But while antihistamines are known for their immediate relief, mast cell stabilizers are known for their long-lasting relief.

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Do you want to help protect the environment and reduce runoff? If the answer is yes, Eco Friendly Lawns is here to help. Eco Friendly Lawns (EFL) uses a fertilizing system that can work with your exciting in-ground sprinklers or with a standard water faucet (bib). This technique of applying products through the water is called “fertigation” and it saves on water while significantly reducing the risk of fertilizer runoff. EFL and the products we use embrace a new way of thinking about fertilizing. No longer is it necessary to use broadcast fertilizing techniques when you can get a better result for your landscape for less money while virtually eliminating negative environmental impacts. Fertigation (fertilizing through your irrigation system) is a process that is more responsible and a smart way to water and feed your entire landscape. How Does EFL Reduce Water Usage? Water is used in the plant’s growing process. The effects of fertigation on the plant’s growth processes are twofold. If water is applied above ground (i.e. through spray heads), the process of foliar absorption causes nutrientrich water to reach the chlorophyll producing section of the plant directly without going through the root structure. Extensive studies have shown that foliar absorption is the most efficient way to apply the nutrients in a form that is immediately available to the plant. This comes into play when dealing with turf grass since sprinklers and spray irrigation are the predominant means to water grass. The second growth process, enhanced by fertigation, occurs by increasing systemic (root) absorption of fertilizers and nutrients. Root health and root mass are critical to the health of all plants. Increasing the root mass provides more surface area in the soil, which in turn increases the plant’s ability to absorb water and nutrients. Larger, deeper roots result in less overall need for water. The result is increased plant health and drought tolerance.

Eye Allergies and Contact Lenses Even if you are generally a successful contact lens wearer, allergy season can make your contacts uncomfortable. Airborne allergens can deposit on your lenses, causing discomfort. Allergens can also stimulate excessive production of natural substances in your tears, which bind to your contacts and further reduce lens comfort. Disposable Lenses. A good solution for allergy sufferers can be daily disposable contact lenses, which are discarded nightly. Because you replace them so frequently, these types of lenses are unlikely to develop irritating deposits that can build up over time and cause or heighten allergy-related discomfort. For more information on eye allergies, you may wish to visit your local eye doctore or www.allaboutvision.com.

With increased uptake efficiency by the plant, water usage can be reduced 20-50% using fertigation. Not only will an EFL system pay for itself, it will pay for the ongoing fertilizing costs funded through your water savings. Eco Friendly Lawns will be there to help you throughout the year, with our highly knowledgeable lawn experts we will make sure we are using the right blend of natural and organic nutrients to feed your lawn. We will be there to fill and maintain the system making certain your lawn is beautiful, healthy and reaching the goals we have set forth. And most of all, you will have peace of mind knowing you are doing your part to help the environment.

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Come see some of Spain’s finest as they hit the pitch for a friendly against Landon Donovan and the rest of the LA Galaxy. Info: www.lagalaxy.com

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Silver Stars vs. Sparks, Staples Center August 8, 5 p.m.

U.S. Open of Surfing, Huntington Beach Pier Through August 8

Royals vs. Angels, Angels Stadium August 9, 7:05 p.m.

It’s been a busy week for the ladies in purple and gold as they will play in their third straight home game against San Antonio.

The largest professional surf competition in the world takes center stage at the Huntington Beach Pier Surf Stadium. Info: www.usopenofsurfing.com

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an Clemente’s skating hero Ryan Sheckler left it all on the line last Saturday, as he put together a string of seamless runs to mark his third X Games gold medal during the Skateboard Street Men’s Finals at L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles. Sheckler battled back and forth throughout the jam session with Nyjah Huston, but came out on top after a near-perfect final run. “It was a crazy contest to be back. I got hurt last year and wanted to get back this year, and this definitely exceeded my expectations,” Sheckler said. “I’m psyched. I just had to believe in myself. I just needed to get my bearings about me, let it flow and not worry so much about it. I couldn’t have done anything more.” Sheckler, who made the best use of the teacup during the jam session, put together a final run that included a full cab backlip to

fakie down the rail, alleyoop frontside transfer from one half of the teacup to the other, gap up to 5, frontside air on the teacup and a cab back lip to take the win. “I wanted to throw out a different run from what I already did. The course is interesting. You had to get out there and just start throwing down. I liked it,” Sheckler said. “I just threw it out and gave it all I had because I knew it would be my last run.” The year marked the second silver medal in a row for Nyjah Huston, who said this silver meant more to him because of what he put into it. “It means more this year because last year there was just one more trick I needed to land. This year I actually landed the run I wanted to do, so I was really happy with the way I skated,” Huston said. “I wasn’t expecting to win, I was just trying to do my best and I am happy with how it turned out.” Ryan Decenzo rounded out the top three as he took the X Games bronze. SC

Ryan Sheckler powers through a backside smith grind on his way to victory during Skateboard Street Men’s Finals at X Games 16. Courtesy of Bryce Kanights/Shazamm/ESPN Images

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Tanner Foust, Brian Deegan, and Sam Hubinette vie for the SuperRally Gold at X Games 16. Courtesy of Lars Gange/Shazamm/ESPN Images ABOUT ESPN’s X GAMES FRANCHISE ESPN, The Worldwide Leader in Action Sports, first developed its X Games franchise in 1995. Part of ESPN Original Entertainment, X Games, Winter X Games and All Access are just some of the original action sports programming currently shown on ESPN and ESPN2. In addition to the two U.S.-based events, ESPN has held X Games competitions and demonstration events around the world including Dubai, Thailand, Brazil, Mexico, Korea, Malaysia, China and Spain. The global franchise has also expanded its reach to EXPN.com, the definitive site for action sports fans, and to consumer products such as X Games bikes, protective gear, skateboards and DVDs.

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Games 16 newest event Rally Car Super Rally excited the drivers, judges and fans as 12 competitors had the chance to race head-to-head in, out and around The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum for the first time. Rally Car Racing medalists Tanner Foust (Capistrano Beach) and Brian Deegan again rode away tonight with gold and silver, this time in the Super Rally Final. The win brought Foust’s X Games medals to five, while Deegan now has 12. “The track was perfect and had so much grip,” Foust said. “Door-to-door, I like racing the four cars, but even when you say you don’t have a favorite kid, you always do. And Super Rally is definitely my favorite.” Competition quickly whittled down to the final four: Foust, Deegan, Samuel Hubinette and Stephan Verdier. As the four cars lined up at the top of the Coliseum, anticipation was high for a thrilling race. While Foust edged out Deegan in the first turn, an early jump by Deegan put him in third. Even with a lost bumper, Verdier was hot on Foust’s heels as the two drivers vied for number

X Games 16 Skateboard Street Men’s Final Results 1. Ryan Sheckler, San Clemente, Calif., 92.66 2. Nyjah Huston, Huntington Beach, Calif., 91.33 3. Ryan Decenzo, Vancouver, British Columbia, 90.00 4. Chaz Ortiz, Chicago, Ill., 89.66 5. Sierra Fellers, Whitefish, Mont., 54.66 one position. Verdier looked to take silver but during the last lap, Deegan made fast work of the track and found himself back in second position. “I knew Foust had me at the start, then I made some rookie mistakes,” said Deegan. “At the beginning of the day, I had no idea I would be winning a medal because practice was not going so well. I am super pumped to go home with two silver medals.” Trailing in last place the entire race, rookie Hubinette squeaked past Verdier at the last second to take home the bronze medal. “What a finish,” said Hubinette. “It was insanely fun. I was the underdog, and no one expected this from me.” When the four drivers finished, they played to the cheering crowd, taking jumps and turning doughnuts. Information on all X Games events can be found on www.xgames.com. SC Rally Car SuperRally Final Results 1. Tanner Fous, Capistrano Beach, Calif. 2. Brian Deegan, Bellevue, Neb. 3. Samuel Hubinette, Newport Beach, Calif. 4. Stephan Verdier, Long Beach, Calif. www.sanclementetimes.com

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Susan L. Whitman Susan Whitman, 65, died July 27, 2010, with her family by her side in San Juan Capistrano, CA. A wake is scheduled for Tuesday at the home of her daughter, Shelly Kindred. She was born July 14, 1945, in Maywood, CA to Sally and Clarence “Pete” Peterson. She moved to Capistrano Beach in 1967 where she met and married King Whitman, and raised her children on the Palisades. Her interests included gardening, golfing, and reading. She enjoyed the beaches of Mexico and she devoted much of her time to her grandchildren. Ms. Whitman is survived by her mother, Sally Viles; brother, Steven Peterson; 3 daughters and their spouses, Shelly and Don Kindred, Chris and Jim Oldham, Nicole and Patrick Corwin; 4 grandchildren; and her beloved dog, Missy. She was preceded in death by her father, Pete Peterson and sister, Shirleen Satterfield. Condolences may be sent to P.O. Box 788, San Clemente, CA 92674

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Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 Costa Verde Landscape 949.361.9656 638 Camino de los Mares, Ste. G -105, License#: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com www.costaverdelandscaping.com Greenscapes Landscape & Design 949.366.6564 FURNITURE 1046 Calle Recodo, Ste. I, www.greenscapesoc.com South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 109 Calle de los Molinos, www.southcoastfurniture.com

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HAIR SALONS Kreative Hair Design 173 Avenida Serra

949.498.6245

Heating

All Season Air 949.579.0741 San Clemente Computer & Network Services daniel@sanclementecomputer.com 949.276.1581 allseasonair@gmail.com, www.allseasonair.net Sano Computers 949.492.2179 Oasis Air Conditioning & Heating 949.420.1321 www.sanocomputers.com www.oasisair.com Solution Tek-nologies 949.400.0080 Orange Coast Plumbing 949.361.1511 San Clemente, www.solutiontek-nologies.com www.orangecoastplumbing.net

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Home Décor 949.361.9656

CONTRACTORS - GENERAL

949.697.4517

Mantels Mostly Mantels 114 Calle de Los Molinos, Ste. C, www.mostlymantels.com

949.498.8778

MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPY Christine Johnston, LMFT 949.500.4340 616 S. El Camino Real, Ste. G-9, www.psychologytoday.com/therapyfinder

Massage Therapy Body Therapy/Healing 949.683.2033 San Clemente, www.cfrpassion.com C’Siren Day Spa 949.498.7700 312 Avenida De La Estrella

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

949.492.5589

MOLD REMOVAL

South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 109 Calle de los Molinos, Jarvis Restoration -24/7 949.362.5388 www.southcoastfurniture.com 1393 Calle Avanzado, www.jarvisrestoration.com

HOME IMPROVEMENT

MOTORCYLE PARTS & SERVICE

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

SC Rider Supply 949.388.0521 Custom Carpentry, Concrete Framing & Finish Ike Soffes 949.363.3087 520 S. El Camino Real, www.scridersupply.com

Blinds

South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 109 Calle de los Molinos, David Miller - Wonderful Windows 949.369.7263 www.southcoastfurniture.com www.wonderfulwindows.com

San Clemente Window Fashions www.sc-wf.com

COSMETICS 949.498.9515

BOOKS Village Book Exchange 99 Avenida Serra

949.492.1114

Mary Kay Cosmetics www.marykay.com/madams2

949.248.2868

Dentists

HOME LOANS

MUSIC LESSONS

Coldwell Banker Home Loans 949.307.7982 nmls#261832. Tom Fashing, Mortgage Advisor, tom.fashing@mortgagefamily.com

Janet Poth - Violin & Viola 949.922.6388 413 Calle Pueblo, janpoth@aol.com

HOUSE SITTING

Jon B. Marashi, General & Cosmetic 949.493.9311 Curbside Pet & House Sitting 949.369.5074 San Clemente, dalmatian.love@cox.net 647 Camino de los Mares, Ste. 209, BOUTIQUES www.drmarashi.com 949.492.7140 Insurance Salon Zinnia & Lifestyle Boutique 949.429.2020 Ronald Trosper, DDS 145 Ave Del Mar, www.downtownsanclemente.com AVI Commercial Insurance 949.940.1856 641 Camino de los Mares, Ste. A 110, 200 S. Ola Vista, www.aviinsurance.com www.salonzinnia.com ELECTRICAL

BUSINESS COMPUTER SERVICE, REPAIR Arcadia Electric 949.361.1045 OC - IT 949.488.0029 970 Calle Negocio, www.oc-it.com

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

OFFICE FURNITURE

HOUSE CLEANING

INTERIOR DECORATING & REDESIGN

www.arcadiaelectric.com 949.218.8022 Gallagher Electric 949.412.6602 The Home & Garden Stylist/ Vignettes of Refinement P.O. Box 986, www.gallagher-electric.com San Clemente, www.vignettesofrefinement.com Rooms With A View - One-Day Makeover Entertainment Using Existing Furnishings 949.492.8566 DJ Services 949.874.2540 www.roomswithavu.com KilltheTreble@yahoo.com

Optometry

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

PAINTING KC Painting & Decorating 949.388.6829 www.bringcolorintoyourlife.com Mission Viejo Painting 949.922.0238 2164 Via Aguila, www.talegaviejopainting.com

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

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

SCREENS

949.246.3835

Pet Grooming VIP Pet Spa 949.492.7473 810 S. El Camino Real, www.vippetspa.com

Pet SITTING Curbside Pet & House Sitting 949.369.5074 San Clemente, dalmatian.love@cox.net Mike’s Pet Care 949.246.3835 www.mikespetcare.com PAWS-itively Pet Care 949.683.2033 San Clemente

PET SUPPLIES Pet Treasures 949.493.7297 653 Camino de los Mares, Suite 100, www.theyellowbone.com

PHARMACIES Sea View Pharmacy 949.496.0123 665 Camino De Los Mares #101, www.seaviewpharmacy.com The Medicine Shoppe 949.492.1050 1001 S. El Camino Real

PHOTOGRAPHY Memories Of Me Photos wwwmemoriesofmephotos.com

949.361.0680

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

PLUMBING A to Z Leak Detection 949.499.4464 1218 Puerta del Sol, www.atozleakdetection.com Bill Metzger Plumbing 949.492.3558 1218 Puerta del Sol, www.billmetzgerplumbing.com DC Plumbing & Air Conditioning, Inc. www.dcplumbing.net 949.365.9044 Mission Plumbing 949.492.4303 1100 S. El Camino Real, www.missionplumbingandheating.com Orange Coast Plumbing 949.361.1511 www.orangecoastplumbing.net San Clemente Plumbing 949.366.2691 647 Camino de los Mares, Ste. 108, www.sanclementeplumbing.com

POOL/SPA SERVICE & REPAIR

PSYCHIATRY

949.498.9412

SECONDHAND THRIFT SHOP New Addition to our team Nick Goebel Your Full Service Plumbing Company Serving San Clemente For 35 Years 949.492.4303 Lic# 950079

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

Surf Lessons

Psychologists

949.632.1176

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

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

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

WAXING

Smooth Waxing SURF CAMPS 418 N. El Camino Real #D, Aloha Beach Camp 949.481.7222 www.smoothwaxingsalon.com 647 Camino de los Mares, www.alohabeachcamp.net WEBSITE DESIGN

949.481.7222 Manny Tau, Psy.D., PSY14892 800.865.0367 Aloha Beach Camp 647 Camino de los Mares, www.alohabeachcamp.net 300 S. El Camino Real, Ste. 218, www.drtau.com

949.369.1307

San Clemente Website Design 949.246.8345 www.sanclementewebsitedesign.com

WINDOW CLEANING

Greg’z Pristine Window Cleaning & 949.294.7852 SURF SCHOOLS Real Estate X-Mas Light Installation San Clemente Surf School 949.334.7649 Wonderful Windows Altera Real Estate - “Sandy & Rich” 949.369.7263 www.sandyandrich.com 949.293.3236 www.sanclementesurflessons.com www.wonderfulwindows.com Antonio Fiorello, Forté Realty Group 949.842.3631 WINDOW COVERINGS TERMITES San Clemente, www.forterealtygroup.com 949.496.1926 949.361.2500 Designer’s Magic Flooring Casa Verde Homes - Simon Wilson 949.212.5800 Colony Termite Control 638 Camino de los Mare, Ste. G-105, 1402 Calle Alcazar, www.colonytermite.com www.casaverdehomes.com Century 21 O.M.A 949.492.5413 Environment 1st Exterminating, Inc. 949.218.1111 www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com San Clemente Window Fashions 949.498.9515 2340 S. El Camino Real, #13, 229 Avenida Del Mar, www.c21oma.com www.sc-wf.com Coldwell Banker – Michael Anthony 949.370.3590 www.freetermitereports.com The Termite Guy -Termite & Pest Control michaelanthony@coldwellbanker.com, Wine Bar 106 W. Canada Ave., 949.940.1010 www.michaelanthonyrealtor.com The Cellar 949.492.3663 www.877termite.com Doug Echelberger First Team Real Estate 156 Ave. Del Mar, www.thecellarsite.com 407 W. El Camino Real, 949.498.7711 Troubled Teens Wine Shop & Wine Tasting www.echelberger.com 949.940.6068 San Clemente Wine Company Prue Putnins- Regency Real Estate 949.366.1984 Pacific Quest 949.429.7076 www.thetalegateam.com, www.HomesByPrue.com mark@pacificquest.org, www.pacificquest.org 212 ½ Avenida Del Mar, www.scwinecompany.com Steve Smith 949.632.8139 Olympian Altera DCP, ssmithsurfer@msn.com Tarbell Realtors - The Metcalfs 949.533.5999 1001 Avenida Pico, www.Metcalf4Homes.com

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

Remodel Casa Verde Homes 949.212.5800 License # B 906391, www.casaverdehomes.com Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 638 Camino de los Mare, Ste. G-105, www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com Finish Builders 949.492.1084 nesaanderson@cox.net, www.finishbuilders.com

Restaurants

Café Calypso 949.366.9386 Radiant Pool & Spa Service 949.290.5616 114 Avenida Del Mar #4 Carbonara Trattoria 949.366.1040 www.radiantpoolservice.com SC Pool Techs 949.235.1261 111 Avenida Del Mar # B, www.carbonara.com Fisherman’s Restaurant & Bar 949.498.6390 www.fixmypoolnow.com 611 Avenida Victoria, www.fishermansrestaurant.com PRINTING Izza Neapolitan Pizzeria 949.248.4925 Printing OC 949.388.4888 376 Camino de Estrella, www.izzapizzeria.com 27134 Paseo Espada #B 203, www.printingoc.com The Cellar 949.492.3663 156 Ave. Del Mar, www.thecellarsite.com Medical Concierge 949.387.6210 647 Camino de los Mares, Ste. 230, www.detoxall.us

TUTORING Study with Stacy www.studywithstacy.com

Sure-Fit Screens www.surefitscreens.com

Pet Care Mike’s Pet Care www.mikespetcare.com

SALONS Salon Bamboo 949.361.3348 150 Avenida Del Mar, Ste. A, www.salonbamboo.com Salon Bleu 949.366.2060 207 S. El Camino Real, www.scsalonbleu.com Sanctuary Salon & Spa 949.429.5802 1041 Avenida Pico, Ste. B, www.sanctuarytalega.com

ROOFING CONTRACTORS Jim Thomas Roofing 162 Calle de Industrias

949.498.6204

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SPORTS & OUTDOORS

SCOREBOARD YOUTH SOCCER

YOUTH VOLLEYBALL 949 Athletics Wrapping Up Volleyball Clinic Offered by the coaching staff of 949 Volleyball Club, players ages 10-14 and 15-18 can learn more skills on the court by focusing on fundamentals. The second installment of the camp will go from August 2-5 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and will be held at the San Juan Capistrano Sports Park. The cost is $135 per session. More information is available by visiting www.949vb.com.

YOUTH SWIMMING

(Back row, left to right): Alison Martinez, Marie Goggins, coach Larry Gallegos, Halaina Gallegos, Solana King, Serena Saba and Haley Alvarado. (Front row): Brinna Lee, Jessica Reid, Hailey Westcott, Sabrina Grosveld, Serena Erro, Katie Krogstad and Aly Perkins. Not pictured: Colette Troughton, Makenna Scarpone and Isabella Branstrom. Courtesy photo

Capo FC Girls U14 take silver at Oaks Polo Classic Capistrano FC Girls U14 soccer team placed second in the Oaks Polo Classic tournament on August 1 in San Juan Capistrano. This particular Capo FC team, which is a new club team this season, was undefeated in tournament pool play, and allowed only one goal before advancing to the championship game. Jaime Arroyo Soccer Camp Coming Up The second half of the Jaime Arroyo Soccer Camp will run August 25-27 at Forster Ranch Park #6 in San Clemente. Jaime Arroyo Soccer Academy (JASA) camps provide players at all levels ages 7 - 16 an opportunity to substantially increase foot speed and agility, improve ball striking with more power and accuracy, improve mental focus and confidence for faster decision making, and master the moves needed to play at all skill levels in a fun/positive environment. Their camps put Southern Orange County kids in contact with some of the most qualified trainers in the Southern California area. Join them for an experience that your child will not soon forget. Camp curriculum runs daily from 9 a.m. to noon and costs $100 per camper and does include a camp shirt. Sibling and team discounts are available. For updates and registration info, visit their website at www.jasocceracademy.com or call 949.291.2678.

YOUTH TENNIS SCHS Girls Tennis to Hold Tryouts The Girls Tennis Teams at San Clemente High School will have tryouts on Monday, August 9 for the 2010 season. Varsity tryouts are Monday from 8:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. and JV/FS will go from 10:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tryouts will continue throughout the week. To tryout, all players must have completed the Clearance Packet, which includes a physical and insurance paperwork. You can download the packet at by visiting www.sctritons.com and going into the sports tab.

OUTDOORS Sanden grabs first place in two separate events Beth Sanden from San Clemente took first in the Women’s “Challenged” Division at the Carlsbad Triathlon early last month on July 11. Suzy Kim from Irvine took second place, while Jill Prichard of Carlsbad took first place in the “Beach Cruiser” Division. Sanden also took first place in the Women’s “Challenged” Division at the Tinman Triathlon on Sunday, June 27.

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San Clemente Aquatics Team’s Junior Olympics competitors (left to right) are Lauren McCaffrey, 10, Mary Hutchinson, 10, Luis Alvarez, 11, and Weston Rowan, 10. Courtesy photo

San Clemente Swimmers Make a Splash at Summer Junior Olympics San Clemente’s historic hometown swim team, the decades-old San Clemente Aquatics Team (SCAT), continues to post impressive achievements in the Southern California swimming community. Under the direction of head coach Mike Eber, SCAT sent four local swimmers to the Southern California Swimming 2010 Junior Olympic Championships held at the Marguerite Aquatics Center in Mission Viejo July 29 through August 2. These four swimmers were competing against some of the best swimmers in southern California and Nevada and against 53 clubs. Some of the clubs, such as the Mission Viejo Nadadores, are 10 times the size of SCAT’s. The four SCAT swimmers who achieved times fast enough to compete in the Summer Junior Olympics were Weston Rowan, 10, and Mary Hutchinson, 10, who both competed in six events, Lauren McCaffrey, 10, who competed in two events, and Luis Alvarez, 11, who competed in one event. Leading the group was Rowan, who earned a sixth place medal in the Boys 10 & Under 50 Meter Backstroke with a time of 38.43, and a sixth-place medal in the 100 Meter Backstroke finals (with a time of 1:22.18). Competing in his third Junior Olympics for SCAT, Rowan also advanced to afternoon consolation finals in the 50-Meter Butterfly, the 100 Meter Butterfly, the 200 IM, and the 100 Meter Freestyle. The consolation finals are for those swimmers who place ninth through 16th in the morning preliminary races, just missing the first through eighth place spots in the finals. Hutchinson, swimming in her first individual event at a Junior Olympics Championship, advanced to the consolation finals in two events, finishing 13th in the Girls 10 & Under 100 Meter Backstroke, with a time of 128.00, and 14th in the 100 Meter Breaststroke with a 1:34.62. Both times were personal bests for Hutchinson, who also placed 18th in the 50 Meter Breaststroke event with a time of 34.73, advancing from 46th seed in the event. Hutchinson also swam in the 50-meter Butterfly, where she jumped from 43rd seed to a 27th place finish, and in the 200 IM, where she jumped from a 36th seed to a 27th place finish with a 3:07.04. McCaffrey, also a veteran SCAT Junior Olympic swimmer, raced well against an exceptionally fast group of girls freestyle swimmers. She finished 37th in the Girls 10 & Under 100 Meter Freestyle with 1:20.32, and 38th in the 50 Meter Freestyle with a 35.25. Alvarez, also a SCAT returning Junior Olympian who recently aged up into the tough 11-12 age group, swam a personal best race in the Boys 11-12 50 Meter backstroke, earning 34th place finish with a time of 38.06. “I was very happy to see Weston make it into either the finals or consolation finals in all six of his events, and to see Mary make it into the consolation finals in two of her events,” said Eber, summing up his team’s results at the Summer Junior Olympics Championship meet. “I was very happy with our team’s performance, and to see these four swimmers continue to make huge advances.” SCORES WANTED: We want to run your scores, results and announcements in “Scoreboard.” E-mail sports@sanclementetimes.com, fax 949.388.9977, snail mail or drop off the information to us at 34932 Calle del Sol, Capistrano Beach, CA 92624 by each Monday at 5 p.m. www.sanclementetimes.com

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Grom of the Week Kristen Laurent Age: 13, Shorecliffs Middle School As a member of the Shorecliffs Middle School surf team Kristen Laurent surfs in interscholastic competition, has tried her hand at a few NSSA contests and came up with a third-place finish in the recent San Clemente Ocean Festival Groms Rule Contest and a fifth at the WSA Menehune Surf Fest. This year Kristen plans to surf the Gatorade WSA Championship Tour and has spent her summer break practicing for the upcoming season. Kristen is fairly new to surfing—having learned at the age of 11. She also looks forward to being a dual sport athlete in high school and will be trying out for the surf, soccer and cross country teams at San Clemente High. In addition to her passion for athletics, Kristen is also a straight A student. At school she gets noticed not only for her grades but for her excellent citizenship as well, receiving Student of the Month awards an average of about four times a year. She also enjoys playing the piano Photo by Sheri Crummer/seasister.com and playing soccer with San Clemente United. So far she has spent the summer surfing her favorite break—Lost Winds (Lasuens)—at least five times a week and will make it a point to keep up with her school work so that she has time to surf there at least three times a week during school.—AS

Tarp Tubes

BOARD SHORTS

Local surf groms start tarp surfing sensation

AND UPCOMING EVENTS

By Andrea Swayne San Clemente Times

T

he originators of blue tarp surfing— Cody Brady, Wyatt Brady, their dad Robert Brady and Dodge Weirath— have set off a wave of YouTube videos with the posting of their original video Blue Tarp Surfing on December 26, 2009. The boys used their Christmas money—upwards of $100—to purchase a big blue tarp to make virtual barrels to “surf” through on skateboards in the street in front of their Merideth Canyon home—where the boundaries of San Juan Capistrano, Capo Beach, Dana Point and San Clemente converge. The idea was first hatched in the mind of Cody and Wyatt Brady’s dad Robert when he saw the blue tarp covering his boat—in the dry storage area of the Embarcadero Marina at the Dana Point Harbor—blowing in the wind. Robert stood watching as the billowing tarp formed what looked just like a barreling ocean wave. He told the boys about what he had seen and they took it from there. After many experiments with tarps of various shapes and sizes they hit upon the perfect combination of material and technique and blue tarp surfing was born. A skateboarder rides—on tarp covered pavement—through a “barrel” created as wind fills the tarp being pulled at the corner by another, to form a likeness of a barreling ocean wave. Huh? I know…you have to see it to believe it. The boys made a homemade video of themselves and their friends “surfing.” After the video was uploaded to the internet it quickly attracted 30,000 or so hits within the first few weeks and caught the attention of Surfline. It has since topped a half-a-million views. The video made its debut on Surfline. com and held a spot in their top viewed videos for quite awhile in early 2010. Cyrus Sutton, creator of Korduroy.tv—a website he calls “a new platform for independent surf culture created with the purpose of spreading digital aloha through video how-tos, short films, rants and interviews, where ideas can be shared that respect self-sufficiency, craftsmanship and a surfing experience of our own design”—spotted it on Surfline and convinced the boys to let him shoot a new version of the film. Sutton’s film was given the name Tarp Pits and has also been generating buzz on YouTube. Since then, blue tarp surfing has become a bonafide fad among surfers of all

(L to R) Wyatt Brady, Dodge Weirath and Cody Brady ride through a hollow barrel created as Robert Brady (back) pulls the blue tarp. Photo by Andrea Swayne

ages—the thing to do when the waves are not firing. The number of blue tarp surfing videos by others getting posted to YouTube keeps growing as people discover this “just for fun” tube ride spoof. The guys from RuseEntertainment.com in Santa Cruz spotted the boys’ video on YouTube and made their own video contribution to the craze. Their video, posted a couple of weeks ago, has injected new life into the frivolous fun of simulating the crown jewel of surfing maneuvers. Their video has been viewed more than a millionand-a-half times, since its debut and sparked a new influx of homemade YouTube video postings. Just as always follows behind the invention of all the very coolest stuff of life, there will be those who come out of the woodwork to claim that they invented it “years ago.” But Cody, Wyatt and Dodge’s video is, according to the YouTube time stamps that mark the upload of videos to the website, the first of its kind—on the internet, at least—a fact that really doesn’t matter that much to the boys. “We want everyone to try it,” said Cody. “It’s such a fun thing to do and we posted our video with the purpose of sharing it with the world.” “It’s just a toy,” said Dodge, “A toy just like surfing. It belongs to everyone.” Robert echoed that sentiment by adding, “It’s strictly for the purpose of having fun but it is pretty exciting how it has turned into a lot more than we expected—the way it’s taken off on the internet and all over the world. It’s all about being a kid or being a

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kid at heart.” So next time your favorite break is flat, or you get tired of riding waves that rarely serve up hollow tubes, have a crack at tarp surfing. If you’re a “mature” surfer, it will make you feel like a kid again. If you’re a grom, it will make you feel like a pro. Log on to www.sanclementetimes.com for a link to Blue Tarp Surfing and Tarp Pits, or visit www.youtube.com key word “tarp surfing.” SC

Surf ForecasT Water temp: 61-66˚F Water visibility and conditions: San Clemente: 8-12’ Poor+; Catalina: 15-25’ Fair-Good Remarks: Light-Moderate surge and poor+ visibility prevails along the coast as an old SSW groundswell fades. Short range: Old SSW groundswell fades further on Thursday. Good Southern Hemi breaks see surf in the knee-waist high zone, with occasional slightly larger sets for top exposures. Conditions are mostly clean early with light/variable Southerly winds, and looking fair overall. Long range: A new SW groundswell builds in through the day on Friday, with fun zone surf on tap through the weekend. Good breaks see surf in the knee-waist-chest high+ zone on Friday, with sets to head high on Friday. Conditions look favorable, stay tuned.

On the Move with Hobie The Hobie store, formerly located at 24825 Del Prado in Dana Point has relocated to 34174 Pacific Coast Highway. “This move is huge for us,” said Hobie General Manager Jake Schwaner. “We are really excited at the opportunity to take over the building at the former location of Reel Time and transform it into a beautiful new store. Also, we are thrilled to be back on PCH. We started out on PCH back in 1954 in the building where Taco Surf is now located. I think we have really added some new excitement to Dana Point by rejuvenating that corner and we are looking forward to many successful years in the new location.” The move is complete and the store is open for business and Hobie would like to invite the entire community to a Grand Opening Celebration scheduled for August 5 through 7. Thursday, August 5 Hobie will feature a live performance by Donavon Frankenreiter from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. On Friday the Billabong Surf Experience presented by Subaru will be on hand. The festivities will include surf lessons, test drives, a barbecue, drinks, games and prizes. Then on Saturday the store will be rocking into the night with performances by Ray Barbee and Ruben Gonzales and Friends. All grand opening events are free. A portion of the weekend’s sales will be donated to the Dolphin Force Foundation at Dana Hills High School. The new store hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and they can be reached by phone at 949.496.2366. You can find them on the web at www.hobie.com.

UPCOMING EVENTS July 31-August 8: U.S. Open of Surfing, Huntington Beach, Pier August 7-8: Gatorade WSA Championship Tour, Event No.1, San Onofre State Beach, Trail 5

SC Times online video show Log on to www.sanclementetimes.com each week to see a new BoardShorts video featuring the people, places and events that make up our rich surf community. www.sanclementetimes.com