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Igniting the Imagination San Clemente’s 17th Annual Car Show gets into gear Sunday E Y E O N S C / PAG E 6 Car enthusiasts Chuck Bassett, left, Bill Brewster, his son Scott Brewster and Ken Caresio will motor their cars down to Avenida Del Mar Sunday for the 17th Annual San Clemente Car Show. Photo by Stacie N. Galang
Parade for 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines to be a Welcome Home to Remember
Shoes for Sheba, Started by SCHS Student, Helps Ethiopian Runners
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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO The San Juan City Council voted unanimously on Wednesday, May 30 to do away with redlight cameras at two city intersections. Due to an estimated loss of about $39,000 for the 2011-2012 fiscal year, the city will not renew its $232,800 annual contract with American Traffic Solutions to operate four red-light cameras at two intersections along Del Obispo Street, at Ortega Highway and Camino Capistrano. Since the Red Light Photo Enforcement Program began in 2000, collisions have declined at the Ortega Highway and Camino Capistrano intersections by 44.4 percent and 80.7 percent, respectively. However, citations and resulting revenue have also decreased. Red-light citations will cease after September 29, but the city agreed to extend its agreement until December to process tickets already in the system.
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DANA POINT The City of Dana Point Planning Commission announced it will hold a public hearing at its next meeting to consider an application by the County of Orange and OC Dana Point Harbor for a coastal development permit that would allow the construction of new directional signs at the Harbor. The request asks the city to approve the replacement of 15 signs in parkways and medians along Dana Point Harbor Drive, Island Way and Dana Drive. The proposed sign project is the next step in the nearly 15-year long quest toward the approximately $140 million Dana Point Harbor Revitalization Plan. The meeting will be June 11 at City Hall Council Chambers, 33282 Golden Lantern at 6 p.m. Anyone wishing to speak in favor or against this matter is invited to attend to address the commission.
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… the Coach Investigation?
THE LATEST: The Orange County District Attorney’s Office opted not to pursue a criminal case against ousted former San Clemente High football coach Eric Patton who said this week he was pleased with the decision. District attorney Spokeswoman Farrah Emami said her office did not file a case because of a lack of sufficient evidence to show criminal intent or a diversion of funds for personal use. In August 2011, Patton and dozens of coaches throughout Capistrano Unified were placed on administrative leave after a district investigation into their work with Lapes Athletic Apparel. Patton proclaimed his innocence from the get-go and said he was pleased with the district attorney’s decision. “I’m very glad that the process worked in this case,” he said. District spokesman Marcus Walton directed all questions about the district’s investigation to attorney Dan Shinoff who did not return a message by press time. WHAT’S NEXT: Patton said he’s on paid administrative leave and will retire at the end of the school year. Fellow coaches ChiChi Biehn of Capistrano Valley High and Brent Melbon of Dana Point High still face administrative hearings, said Patton’s attorney Eric Hansen. Patton and his attorney said they would wait until the administrative hearings to decide to take any legal action. FIND OUT MORE: Visit www.sanclementetimes.com for the full story. —Stacie N. Galang
2 …Vandals at SC High? THE LATEST: The unofficial “senior ditch San Clemente Times June 7–13, 2012
day” at San Clemente High ended with students vandalizing the campus some time between 11 p.m. Tuesday night and next morning. San Clemente Police Services Sgt. Scott Kennedy said school officials and students arrived Wednesday morning to find the entire campus covered with toilet paper and glitter, scattered with garbage from numerous overturned trash cans and an electronic scoreboard submerged in the swimming pool. School officials estimated the damage at about $1,500, including clean up and a replacement of the older model scoreboard on wheels that ended up under water, Kennedy said. Word of “senior ditch day” was circulated among students via Facebook and text messages, and, according to Kennedy, the incident is being considered a senior prank although the identities of the perpetrators remains a mystery. WHAT’S NEXT: School Resource Officer Rod Valdez reported that campus surveillance cameras failed to capture footage of the vandals but the investigation is ongoing, Kennedy said.
WHAT’S NEXT: San Diego County’s Department of Environmental Health has no plans to investigate any further, said county spokesman Gig Conaughton. “My hazmat chief said that in his 25 years of operations, this has never happened before — and we have no evidence to suggest that it might happen again,” he said by email. FIND OUT MORE: Visit www.sanclementetimes.com. —SNG
4 … Illegal ‘Bath Salts’?
FIND OUT MORE: Stay tuned for updates. — Andrea Swayne
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Richard Sanchez, director of Orange County’s Department of Environmental Health, said a small crew from his emergency response staff went to the beach the next day — Sunday, May 13 — and searched for similar looking rocks and tested the area for evidence of potentially caustic materials. Sanchez said that after about 90 minutes, they found no evidence of acidic materials and left. The director said they performed their work on behalf of San Diego County because they didn’t initially realize the beach was outside their jurisdiction.
… Combusting Rocks?
THE LATEST: Elevated levels of phosphate were confirmed in the pair of rocks that caused third-degree burns last month to a San Clemente woman. The state-certified laboratory still has the pair of rocks, but they would be returned to Lyn Hiner, the mother of two who took home the stones after an afternoon at San Onofre State Beach May 12, according to Deanne Thompson, a spokeswoman for the Orange County Health Care Agency.
THE LATEST: A San Clemente smoke shop owner was arrested Tuesday, May 29 and charged with selling bath salts and other illegal substances. Orange County Sheriffs seized 106 grams of the synthetic stimulant “bath salts” and 2.6 pounds of the synthetic cannabinoid “spice” and took into custody Tobacco and Accessories owner Eiad Diab, 38, of San Clemente. Lt. Doug Doyle of the sheriff’s department’s Special Investigation Bureau said a citizen complaint prompted the investigation. His team and deputies with the South County Narcotics Team conducted the investigation over several weeks, which led to the seizure and arrest.
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But Diab chalked up his arrest on the dual misdemeanor charges to a misunderstanding. “It wasn’t bath salt,” he said. “I don’t have bath salt.” When the items seized form his store are tested, Diab said they would be determined to be legal substances. WHAT’S NEXT: Doyle said the sale of bath salts has been on the sheriff department’s radar since before the drug was made illegal by the Drug Enforcement Administration in 2011. “Since then we’ve been monitoring it and paying attention to it,” the lieutenant said. FIND OUT MORE: Visit www.sanclementetimes.com for more information. —SNG
5 ... the State Primary? THE LATEST: Orange County’s 1.6 million voters mustered a 19.6 percent turnout for the State Primary Tuesday, June 5. Not surprisingly, the voters endorsed the presidential frontrunners, choosing President Obama for the Democrats and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney for the Republicans. In other races, U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein earned 34.1 percent of the vote in her bid at re-election with Elizabeth Emken taking in 19.9 percent. For U.S. representative, Republican Darrell Issa received 67.9 percent of the vote and Jerry Tetalman received 24.9 percent. State Sen. Mimi Walters took in 63.1 percent of the vote and Steve Young 36.9 percent. Republican State Assemblywoman Diane L. Harkey garnered 69.7 percent to James Corbett’s 30.3 percent. WHAT’S NEXT: The national election will be Tuesday, November 6. FIND OUT MORE: For full election results, visit www.ocvote.com. —SNG www.sanclementetimes.com
EYE ON SC CITY AND COMMUNITY CALENDAR Thursday, June 7 Library Volunteer Applications Teens are needed to volunteer at the library this summer. Pick up a volunteer application at the San Clemente Library Information Desk. Must attend one of the mandatory one-hour training sessions: June 16 (11 a.m.-12 p.m.) or 19 (7 p.m.-8 p.m.). 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.3493, www.san-clemente.org.
Saturday, June 9 Sierra Sage Nature Walk 8 a.m.-11 a.m. Join the Sierra Sage chapter of the Sierra Club at The Reserve/Richard and Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy. Donation $5-$10. Call for info and directions, 949.489.9778, www.theconservancy.org.
Sunday, June 10 San Clemente Farmers Market 9 a.m.1 p.m. Fresh produce, flowers and more every Sunday along Avenida Del Mar, rain or shine.
Tuesday, June 12 City Council Meeting 6 p.m. Regular meeting in City Hall Council Chambers. 100 Avenida Presidio, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org. South Coast Detachment Marine Corps League 7 p.m. Open to all active duty, retired or honorably discharged Marines or FMF Navy Corpsman at the San Clemente Elk’s Lodge. 1505 N. El Camino Real, 949.493.4949, 949.361.9252.
Wednesday, June 13 Chamber Business Council meeting 4 p.m. South of Nick’s. 110 N. El Camino Real, 949.492.1131, www.scchamber.com. Veterans of Foreign Wars Meeting 7 p.m. Group meets on the second Wednesday of the month at the Elks Lodge. 1505 N. El Camino Real, 949.498.2489. South Orange County Democratic Club 6 p.m. Buffet dinner; 7 p.m. Meeting at San Juan Capistrano Community Center. Cost $17-$20. 25925 Camino del Avion, San Juan Capistrano, kenton805@cox.net. General Plan Advisory Committee Meeting 6 p.m. Community Center. 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.361.8200, www.sanclemente.org.
Thursday, June 14 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines Parade 10 a.m.-11 a.m. San Clemente hosts a parade along Avenida Del Mar on Flag Day. Public is invited to show support and gratitude for our American heroes. More info: 949.498.4958, www.san-clemente.org. San Clemente Times June 7–13, 2012
SC Sheriff’s Blotter COMPILED BY KEVIN DAHLGREN All information below is obtained from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department website. The calls represent what was told to the deputy in the field by the radio dispatcher. The true nature of an incident often differs from what is initially reported. No assumption of criminal guilt or affiliation should be drawn from the content of the information provided. An arrest doesn’t represent guilt. The items below are just a sampling of the entries listed on the OCSD Web site.
Sunday, June 3 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE El Camino Real/Avenida Victoria (11:34 p.m.) A man was seen trying to open the door of a black sport-utility vehicle using a “slim jim.” The man was described as thin with dark hair, about 5 feet 10 inches tall, in his early 20s and wearing a white shirt and baggy pants. RECKLESS DRIVING Via Cascadita, 2700 Block (6:52 p.m.) A small white vehicle with a spoiler was reported speeding and swerving through traffic. PETTY THEFT Avenida Victoria, 600 Block (5:03 p.m.) A young man reported to lifeguards that his surfboard had been stolen by an unknown male. The young man stated that he could still see the unknown male in the water using the stolen board to surf. TRESSPASSING El Camino Real, 2700 Block (12:36 p.m.) The landlord of an apartment complex believed that someone might be living in a unit deemed uninhabitable. The caller stated that the sliding door was found open. ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY Calle Cortez, 200 Block (9:22 a.m.) Deputies requested the assistance of Orange County Fire Authority when a 66-year-old man told authorities that he had consumed two liters of alcohol the previous night and believed he might be showing signs of alcohol poisoning.
Saturday, June 2 DISTURBANCE Camino de los Mares/Camino Del Rio (10:33 p.m.) Several juveniles hiding in bushes were reported throwing eggs and tape balls at cars.
SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Via Cascadita/Avenida Vaquero (10:03 p.m.) One male and one female were seen taking items from the Salvation Army drop-off area. The caller reported that the two were putting items into a darkcolored sport-utility vehicle with two other occupants inside. Deputies responded, but the group had fled the scene before they arrived. KEEP THE PEACE Calle Campana, 600 Block (8:31 p.m.) A man reported that several juveniles playing soccer had damaged his car. The caller requested that deputies be present while he talked to the youths’ parents CITIZEN ASSIST Calle Cuervo, 200 Block (4:28 p.m.) A resident requested to speak with deputies regarding an ongoing issue of his neighbor scaring his daughter away from the neighbor’s grassy area. TRAFFIC HAZARD Avenida Victoria, 600 Block (4:08 p.m.) A caller reported that the gate to San Clemente Pier was broken, causing traffic congestion on the street. The caller was also worried that someone might drive through the broken gate and into the Beach or Pier area.
TRAFFIC HAZARD Camino Mira Costa/Camino de Estrella (2:23 a.m.) A man called to report a line of shopping carts that had been strung together in the middle of the street. DISTURBANCE Calle del Cerro, 1100 Block (12:09 a.m.) Three males had been arguing for unknown reasons. A caller believed the argument might have escalated into a physical altercation when breaking windows were heard. It was unknown if paramedics or fire were needed for assistance.
Thursday, May 31 DISTURBANCE Via Riachuelo, 2800 Block, (9:33 p.m.) A caller stated that there were several juveniles “being obnoxious” and possibly smoking marijuana in the street four houses down from the caller’s location. BURGALRY IN PROGRESS Inclinado, 3100 Block (3:14 a.m.) A male wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and shorts and carrying a yellow sports bag was seen breaking into a silver sportutility vehicle parked in front of the caller’s location.
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WELFARE CHECK Via Pacifica, 0 Block (3:12 p.m.) A father reported that his daughter was sick and requested a welfare check for her. The caller, who had talked to deputies the previous day regarding the same issue, was doubtful of his daughter’s well being. Upon further investigation, it was found that there was a restraining order filed against the caller.
DISTURBANCE Avenida La Pata, 100 Block (8:25 p.m.) Several teenage males were reported skateboarding and causing disruptions in the parking lot of Heritage Christian Church. The caller stated that the boys had been asked to leave but refused and were now “playing chicken” with cars on the street.
WELFARE CHECK Camino de los Mares, 600 Block (4:30 am) A woman had woken up confused and disoriented. She claimed to not know where she was or what was happening around her. While waiting for deputies to respond, the caller realized that she was in her bedroom.
SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE El Camino Real, 300 Block (11:08 a.m.) A caller was approached by an unknown male in his 40s who asked the caller if he would like to buy drugs. The unknown male was described as 5 feet 9 inches tall, about 160 pounds and with brown hair. He was wearing a blue jacket and black jeans and last seen with a female in the shopping center.
Friday, June 1 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Riachuelo/Llano Street (7:58 p.m.) A group of four teenage males was seen spraying something on vehicles along the street. The caller told deputies that two of the subjects were on bikes and were last seen hiding behind vehicles on the street. CITIZEN ASSIST Calle Villario, 200 Block (6:39 p.m.) A caller reported that she had donated her car to charity and given the tow truck driver repair statements and was now concerned that her credit card number was on the statements. The woman said she was unable to reach anyone from the charity where the vehicle was donated.
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Tuesday, May 29 DRUNK IN PUBLIC Avenida Dolores/El Camino Real (6:16 p.m.) A caller stated there was a drunk male stumbling into the street outside the location. The man was seen walking westbound on Avenida Delores, wearing a maroon jacket and jeans. SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE El Camino Real, 1500 Block (1:41 p.m.) Three males, ages 14 to 18, were seen hiding in bushes behind trash cans. The youths were wearing dark-colored cut-off shirts and white socks pulled up to their knees. The caller suspected they might have gang affiliations. www.sanclementetimes.com
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Igniting the Imagination SC’s 17th Annual Car Show Gets into Gear Sunday By Stacie N. Galang San Clemente Times
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he beefed up 1978 Porsche 911 SC wears its dings like a badge of honor. Hot off a first-place finish in its G4 class at the All-Porsche Series last weekend at California Speedway, Bill and Scott Brewster’s No. 6 — white with black and silver stripes — will roll down Avenida Del Mar and head to Ola Vista Sunday as part of the Gasoline Alley at the 17th Annual San Clemente Car Show hosted by the Downtown Business Association. “It’s all beat up, and I’m going keep it all beat up,” said Porsche specialist Scott Brewster. “I want to leave it just like that for the car show.” There’s something about the car shw that ignites the imagination. The roar of an engine. The sheen of the chrome. The seemingly endless shapes and sizes. And visitors to downtown San Clemente Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. will see hundreds of forms of inspiration, including the Brewsters’. Event organizer Louise Bent said she’s always trying to add something different to the show, and the Gasoline Alley is one way to change up the mix. In addition to the classic, chromed-out roadsters and unique tricked-out cars, the vehicles along Gasoline Alley will have a tie-in to racing, whether on the track or off road. Championship funny car driver Robert Hight will bring his racecar to the alley. “Now, we’re wanting to modernize and bring new people and new blood in,” Bent said. A vehicle that bears a striking resemblance to a cartoon character in a popular children’s movie will also park along Del Mar. The organizer said the car show is geared as family friendly, too. “That’s another thing I want to do is bring in young people,” Bent said. “It’s not all the 55 Chevy any more.” Last year, organizers started a casual cruise of cars through San Clemente streets Saturday night. But this year, it’s getting a little more formal. Bent expects 150 cars to participate in what she’s calls a non-organized rally that begins at Kmart on Camino De Estrella at 5 p.m. and winds its way across the city and ends at the Albertson’s near Talega. Drivers need to arrive early to line up and receive the directions. Ultimately, all the funds raised for the event goes to the Downtown Business Association to offer programs like its annual Putting on the Glitz. Bent said the organiSan Clemente Times June 7–13, 2012
Car owners Ken Caresio, Chuck Bassett, Scott Brewster with his father Bill Brewster will bring their cars to the 17th Annual San Clemente Car Show Sunday. Photo by Stacie N. Galang
zation raised $35,000 in sponsorships for the Sunday car show. Track and Builds You could say gasoline runs in Brewsters’ veins. Bill Brewster owns his automotive business on Avenida De La Estrella with his son Scott. Family matriarch Caren Brewster works for Porsche’s race division. Incidentally, her father, top-fuel drag racer Bill Adair, gave his children names so their first initials spelled out C-A-R-S. “We always are involved in San Clemente, and we always love the car show,” said Scott Brewster who entered the city’s first event with a rebuilt 1972 Volkswagen Beetle — with obligatory surf racks up top — at age 16. Though the family has entered cars over the years, this year’s car will be the Brewsters’ first working racecar. A former professional driver Bill Brewster has run his automotive business for 40 years. In the past five years, they returned to racing. Sunday’s four-hour endurance race, with their highly modified 1978 Porsche, proves their work is paying off. The vehicle that competed last week and on display Sunday has custom suspension, a compression ratio of 12.5 to 1, highly modified cam shafts and no less than 20 internal engine modifications, Scott Brewster said. “We have a custom gear set up for every single track,” he said. “We have a ton of aerodynamic and body changes that we’ve done to make it cut through the air at really high speeds.” After every race, they rebuild the car to ensure it’s the fastest on the track. “This one is so on the other side,” Scott Brewster said of their entry in the car show. “I think it’s cool to see the complete
difference in the cars and see what the car can actually do with the most amount of power and that kind of stuff.” For Scott Brewster, the car show is about the people and, of course, it never hurts to seek out customers. “I just like all the people, seeing our customers, checking out all the cars this area has to offer and getting business,” he said. Off-Road Racers San Clemente native Jamie Campbell will bring his custom-built, off-road racecar dubbed RC-10.5 to the car show’s Gasoline Alley. A longtime racer and builder for 20 years, Campbell struck out on his own last year with his Raceco-USA in Laguna Niguel. His yellow and black Class 10 Unlimited, open-wheel racecar will be his first vehicle in the city’s show. “We fabricated the entire body out of aluminum,” Campbell said. “It’s pretty elaborate.” For the shop owner, the car show is a combination of business, pleasure and showcase. “Hopefully, (visitors) get an idea of how far off-road cars have gone as far as technology, the development in suspension and stuff,” said Campbell who’s attended the car show before as a visitor. “It’s pretty cool.” He also knows that San Clemente — while best known for its surfing — has a strong presence in the off-road racing industry with professional drivers, teams and builders and as recreational participants. “San Clemente is known for off-road racing,” said Campbell, a 1993 graduate of San Clemente High. “There’s a lot of history. So it will be pretty neat to have a
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car there.” Campbell grew up riding dirt bikes with his family. His brother Johnny Campbell is the 11-time champion of the Baja 1000, arguably the most prestigious off-road race in North America. The workmanship of Jamie Campbell’s cars comes from years of working, tinkering and fabricating. Campbell said he worked for Shade Tree Automotive as a kid and idolized off-road enthusiasts the DeNaults, owners of the local hardware store chain. “I kind of progressed into cars as I grew older and kind of had a passion to work on cars,” he said. The Raceco-USA owner estimates he has constructed 40 cars in a seven-year period. He builds cars from scratch without a blueprint. He calls it “old-school design.” While he doesn’t manufacture all the parts, Campbell said he must customize them to fit into place and work cohesively on the entire vehicle. “I do most of the designs in my head,” he said. “To me, it’s almost like another art form.” Campbell’s passion will be on full display Sunday with RC-10.5. The cars he builds range in price from $65,000 to $500,000. His vehicles are made for professionals and for the average guys or gals who enjoy heading to the high desert and pushing themselves and their vehicle to the limit on difficult terrain. “Most off-road drivers are just like you and I,” Campbell said. “They have full-time jobs. It’s just hobby.” Hobby or not, the show will bring something for just about everyone. For more information about the car show, visit www.sanclementecarshow.com. SC www.sanclementetimes.com
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PROPS, RECOGNITIONS AND MORSELS OF INFO Blood Drive, Bone Marrow Registry set for June 9
Local Artist Hosts ‘Living Waters’ Preview
u The Pediatric Life Support Class at Shorecliffs Middle School is hosting its annual blood drive and marrow registry on Friday, June 8 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the school. The Be A Hero, Become A Donor Foundation has set a goal for the blood drive to replenish one-third of the blood supply used at Saddleback Memorial Medical Center in San Clemente this year. “We use more than 1,500 units of blood yearly, and most is supplied by the San Diego Blood Bank,” said hospital administrator Tony Struthers. Although walkins are welcome, appointments are preferred and can be made at www.sandiegobloodbank.org. A bone marrow registry will also be held, requiring only a cotton swab to the inside of the cheek to potentially save the life of a person in need of a bone marrow transplant. Shorecliffs Middle School is located at 240 Via Socorro, San Clemente. Parking is available off Via Socorro or Avenida Vista Hermosa.
u San Clemente artist Rick J. Delanty is offering a free in-home preview of some of his most recent work. Guests are invited to Delanty’s home studio in San Clemente, where he will be displaying work from his “Living Waters” series and other pieces inspired by the local area. Many of the works were created for the Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach, where Delanty’s work will be featured this summer. The showing will take place on Saturday, June 9 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Refreshments and music will be offered. For more information, visit Delanty’s website at www.delantyfineart.com.
Golf Tournament to Benefit San Clemente Youth u The San Clemente Friends of the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Foundation will host its second annual Golf Tournament on Friday, July 13. Proceeds will provide funding for the second phase of Courtney’s Sandcastle as well as scholarships for low-income families to send their kids to city recreation programs and courses. Among the donors to date are RBF Consulting, AYSO, Rainbow Sandals, AT&T, The Toll Roads, Al Figer Enterprises, Lynna Youngerman, Workman Molina, Frank’s Collision, CR&R Waste Services, the San Clemente Times and Sunwest. The fees are $150 for individual golfers and $500 for foursomes, which is tax deductible. The shotgun start begins at 12:30 p.m. at San Clemente’s Municipal Golf Course, with a dinner, silent auction and awards ceremony at 5:30 p.m. Special prizes will be also be awarded for golf feats such as holes in one. Register online at www.friendsofsanclemente.org.
San Clemente Student Makes Dean’s List at The Citadel
San Clemente Times June 7–13, 2012
degree in business with a focus in marketing. Brosche was honored by the club’s staff and board of directors at a celebration on Saturday, May 26 in the club’s gymnasium.
u San Clemente resident Cadet Alexan-
der Maxwell Berman has been named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina. Berman is currently seeking a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. He and other Dean’s List students will be recognized during a military dress parade in the fall.
Boys & Girls Club Leader Receives Full Scholarship u San Clemente’s Andy Brosche was one of 20 recipients nationwide to receive a full-tuition scholarship from the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the University of Phoenix to complete an undergraduate degree. Brosche, the operations director at the Boys & Girls Club of the South Coast Area in San Clemente, was one of more than 200 Boys & Girls Club staff, parents and alumni to apply for the scholarship. “I have been blessed with amazing growth through my involvement with the Boys & Girls Club, starting with my Club membership at age 6 to now, being a Club professional in the same club I grew up in,” Brosche said in a news release. Brosche plans on pursuing a
Members of the Friends of the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Foundation are preparing for the nonprofit’s second annual golf tournament. Courtesy photo
Brownie Troop 1160 worked together to donate funds and volunteer at the San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Shelter. Courtesy photo
Brownies Donate Check, Time to Animal Shelter u Lobo Elementary School’s Brownie Troop 1160 recently visited the San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Shelter to donate a check for $170, along with several handmade cat toys. “This is our first year as a troop, and we really want to make a difference in our community,” said troop leader Libby Hawkes in a news release. “The girls decided they wanted to help animals and raised the money on their own. I’m very proud of them.” Pet Project Foundation board member Linda Martin accepted the check and took the girls on a tour of the shelter, including the new cat house.
Parade to Honor Marines u San Clemente will welcome back the city’s adopted unit, the 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, who have returned home from a seven-month deployment to Afghanistan. The 2/4 will be honored in a parade through downtown San Clemente on Thursday, June 14—Flag Day—from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. They will march on foot, accompanied by 2/4 Association members riding in classic cars, the 1st Marine Division Band and members of the City Council. The procession will travel in formation down Avenida Del Mar and conclude at the Marine Monument at Park Semper Fi, where the 2/4 will be saluted at an awards ceremony and memorial service. The parade is sponsored by the city, the 2/4 Association and The Heritage of San Clemente Foundation. On Friday, June 8, in what has become a local tradition, the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce and The Heritage of San Clemente Foundation will host a barbecue for the 2/4 at San Onofre State Beach.
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SC Resident Honored by Biola u Joy Talcott, a San Clemente resident and graduating Biola University student, is one of 32 students who have been accepted into the university’s baccalaureate society for the spring 2012 commencement ceremony. Membership is limited to no more than 5 percent of the graduating class, and those students were given special cords to be worn with their graduation gowns. Talcott was also honored this spring with membership into the university’s honors society, Epsilon Kappa Epsilon. Admittance into the honors society is by invitation only. To be eligible, students must have a gradepoint average of 3.75 or higher and meet the qualifications of service toward their community. They must then be nominated by their departmental faculty before final selection by a committee.
Junior Woman’s Rummage Sale Slated for June 9 u The San Clemente Junior Woman’s Club will hold its annual rummage sale fundraiser on Saturday, June 9 from 6:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Rehabilitation Institute of California Adult Day Health Care Center. The club is comprised of local women dedicated to supporting local organizations by volunteering and raising funds and awareness of charitable causes. Saturday’s sale will feature clothes, electronics, baby items, children’s toys, household items and more. On Friday, June 8 at the center, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. the club is also accepting donations for the sale. The club requests that no large items, such as furniture, be donated. The RIO Adult Day Health Care Center is located at 2021 Calle Frontera. For more information, visit www.scjwc.org.
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THE VILLAGE VOICE: By Wayne Eggleston
Welcome Home Parade Comes to Avenida Del Mar City’s Adopted 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines to march June 14
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ark your calendars! Come one and come all. On Flag Day, Thursday, June 14 at 10 a.m. — for the first time in 20 years — San Clemente is having a large, patriotic military Wayne Eggleston parade. It starts at the corner of Avenida Del Mar and proceeds down our main street to Park Semper Fi, where there will be an honor and memorial ceremony at 11 a.m. The public is welcome to both the parade and the ceremony at Park Semper Fi. Take off work, skip school, drop your morning activities and join us to welcome home the 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines from Afghanistan. They deserve us to welcome them home. It was a rough tour where they lost five Marines. The 2/4 is our very own Marine unit, adopted by San Clemente in 1996. We were one of the very first in the country to adopt a Marine unit. The parade was suggested by the 2nd
Battalion 4th Marines Association, a group of retired Marines who will be having their annual convention in San Clemente that week. Many of them are from the Vietnam War era and never had a welcome home parade, much less an acknowledgment or show of gratitude for their service. So we will also be welcoming them home. Our City Council will be front and center, carrying the banner welcoming the active duty and retired 2/4 members. The council will be followed by a flotilla of classic cars, many of them woodies, carrying 2/4 association members and some San Clemente veterans. The San Clemente Villas will be prominently featured, including our very own local icon Frank Denison, who jumped out of a perfectly good plane onto Normandy Beach during World War II. We have also invited school children from our local schools to attend. The 1st Marine Division Band will then precede the 500 Marines from 2/4 marching to Park Semper Fi. It was a real coup getting the 1st Marine Division Band, but
persistence pays off. Wal-Mart will be handing out small American flags along the parade route, so be sure to pick one up and wave it proudly as the Marines march by. The band will also perform patriotic music at Park Semper Fi for the awards and memorial service. We will have enough chairs for all who wish to attend, so please plan on showing our small-town community spirit. On the day, there will be some road closures, and parking will not be permitted on Avenida Del Mar or on Avenida Cabrillo, where the Marines and band will be lining up for the event. Portions of north and south El Camino Real, between the 100 and 200 blocks, will be closed at 9 a.m. to allow the parade to make a grand entrance at the top of Del Mar. Streets will be open and parking permitted after the parade. So mark your calendars, and bring your friends and neighbors. Make it a carpool day. Perhaps you have noticed the new banners along El Camino Real. They
Letters to the Editor REMOVE OLD TOWER P. CRUTCHFIELD, San Clemente
For many years, I have lived in San Clemente and have seen the old AT&T Microwave Tower overlooking the city of San Clemente. When I was little, I always thought it was the Iron Giant standing on top of the hill and protecting me and my neighborhood. Over the years, workers came to dismantle the tower, stripping it down to the frame. Once being stripped down to the frame, neighborhood kids would crawl under the gate that surrounds the tower and climb the tower. The kids never damaged the tower or “tagged” the San Clemente Times June 7–13, 2012
tower with their art. They would just climb it. I recently walked by the tower and saw that video cameras have been posted on all sides. A sign has also been posted saying that there is 24-hour surveillance of the tower. I have also seen police cars driving up to the tower. Do you really think that video surveillance and police monitoring of an abandoned AT&T microwave tower is the best way to use the taxpayer’s money? If it’s such a safety hazard, why not take it down? Don’t you think it’s tempting for young kids to climb and possibly vandalize? It’s not being used for anything. Take
it down. It’s not like it makes the city of San Clemente beautiful.
KEMPTON DODGES HISTORY ART BURNEVIK, Dana Point Harbor
Here’s a bit of history: Repeat a lie long enough and loud enough and eventually most people will believe it, especially “progressive dudes” that let “super dudes” fill their heads with propaganda rocks. It’s worked well for the dictators throughout history. Kempton’s historical reference (SC Times, April 19) “to the good old days” has absolutely nothing to do with the Tea Party platform but his intent was
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have been provided by American Heroes Tribute, a nonprofit group that started this program In San Clemente when I was on City Council. Its mission is to honor U.S. military personnel who have given their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan. American Heroes Tribute supports events by providing the banners for display, thereby honoring, preserving and celebrating their memory. ”These brave young men and women serve so courageously for the freedoms we all enjoy,” said Konni BrooksherMartin, one board member, who put it so beautifully. “Some give the greatest sacrifice to this, the greatest country. American Heroes Tribute provides a public remembrance to honor the fallen heroes and the families they leave behind.” For more information, visit www.americanherostribute.org. SC PLEASE NOTE: The opinions offered here are solely those of the guest columnist and may or may not be shared by the San Clemente Times staff. We appreciate, however, their willingness to share their views, and we invite responses to be sent to letters@sanclementetimes.com.
CORRECTION: Because of a reporting error, a story the cover story about Truman Benedict in last week’s San Clemente Times incorrectly named his grandson. Benedict’s grandson’s name is Russell Morgan. We regret the error.
to associate them with terrorism, sexism and racism — a standard operating procedure of the left. The Constitution and Bill of Rights for many — like the president, the attorney general and Kempton — seem to be an inconvenient, old-fashioned set of rules meant to be broken to justify contemporary whims. For those who question the corruption, inefficiency, burdensome taxes and the excessive power of the State over the Individual, Kempton thinks we (Cont. on page 14) www.sanclementetimes.com
SOAPBOX
Letters to the Editor (cont.) (Cont. from page 12) should all shut-up and stop the “whining,” similar to the approach of a fascist, except they have all the guns—something the state will eventually accomplish by hyperregulation. His writing is impressive, ironic and cute on a grade-school level. He equates today’s Tea Party movement with “thugs,” “Yippies burning down buildings,” blood-letting, suppression of women (Is that similar to the left-denigrating Palin?), “illegitimate children”—as in quality people like John Edwards and the Rev. Jessie Jackson—and the “savage state of slavery,” none of which addresses the Tea Party’s free and civil exercise of the rights enumerated in the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Where is the historical reference to President Obama’s Weatherman buddy, Professor Bill Ayers, blowing up buildings and killing a police officer in the ’60s? I suppose it’s an “inconvenient truth” and a piece of progressive history to be suppressed in the liberal world. And so, “my fellow Americans,” Kempton has demonstrated a perfect example of his idea of civility and compromise. In his words, “stop whining” and just turn over your rights and control to the government. Light one up and “everything’s gonna be all right.” But the government is not all right. It’s all left. California is the poster child for everything wrong with Kempton’s concept. It’s time to speak up in spite of despots that would have you silenced. See the Fairness Doctrine, another oxymoronic idea from the left. Kempton’s logic reminds me of a Laura Jones song about a ship made of sticks and straw, Sinkin’ Soon, also known as the California and federal governments. His arguments are a pile of something, maybe more sticks and straws. He should stop his ranting and raving. It sounds too much like “whining” to me. Dude, do us a favor and ride your tired, philosophical wave to nowhere. It’s where your reasoning will take us all. Make way for the freedom train. Free people will never be silenced. Silenced people will never be free. So hit the history books. You missed the most important points.
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE MUST MAKE CHILDREN A TOP PRIORITY RAQUEL STANZIONE, Encinitas
Our California leaders are on the verge of blowing it, and our children are going to pay the price. The current budget proposal depends on revenue generated from a not-yet-passed November initiative, but even kindergarteners know the school year starts months before that. Our schools can’t pay for teachers and programs with money they don’t have and might never get. San Clemente Times June 7–13, 2012
NUCLEAR POWER DEFENDER MISGUIDED, RISKS ABOUND ROGER JOHNSON, San Clemente
I am asking our Legislature to do their job and create a balanced budget with no cuts to education. California is falling drastically behind in every educational measure for student success including: dropout rates, test scores, funding per pupil and teacher-student ratios. If our education system continues its demise, we may never recover. I implore our state leaders to make our children and the future of our state a priority again.
COMMON SENSE ON TRAIL A MUST TJ MCCARTHY, San Clemente
This letter is intended for all the spandex wearing, leg shaving, trail hogging and speed-loving kooks who mob down the hills of the Trestles Trail in excess of 30 miles per hour. For the second time in two years, I have been knocked down by a group of overzealous cyclists. The first time was last year, when I was five months pregnant. And, no, none of the offending cyclists bothered to stop and check on my well being. Therefore, I make a simple request: Share the trail. Slow down and stay as far away from pedestrians as possible. You ask cars to share the road, even though most of you refuse to obey the rules of the road, such as actually stopping at stop signs or cycling within the confines of your very own bike lane on Avenida del Presidente and Cristianitos Road. Therefore, it stands to reason that you too should be sympathetic to the little
guy or gal out running to soak up some vitamin D and improve our cardiovascular health. Like you, I am out there, marine layer or sunshine, to improve my physical fitness. But I never forget to look around before changing direction, and I always hug the right side of the trail. I do this as much for my own safety as well as others using the trail. When I see or hear walkers and slower joggers, I run around them. I give them a wide berth so as not to startle them and cause an accident. Why can’t cyclists do the same? As a lowly little runner, minding my own business, why do you cyclists feel the need to draft me? Under my own power, I have four gears, walk, jog, run and sprint. Sadly, none of these gears carries me more than 7 mph. Is it really necessary to see how close you can get before swerving around runners at the very last second? If so, I think you need more time on the road training and less time staring at the mirror agonizing over how built your calves are getting. For now, I remain against any more rules and regulations that inevitably come with their pretty signs, speed bumps, speed limits, painted stick figures and letters on the road. As far as I am concerned, the fun police have more than enough laws encompassing everything to do with the trail and beach. However, I am in favor of all of us using common sense on the trail. Back off and stop spooking runners and walkers.
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Letter writer Devin Kruse is painfully misinformed about San Onofre (SC Times, May 24). It was not until Fukushima last year that it became obvious to everyone that nuclear power is extremely dangerous. Many who formerly believed that accidents can’t happen here are now considering moving. Others thinking about buying a home or business are concluding that it is smart to stay away until the plant is shut. The idea of evacuating by foot or bike is very dangerous unless you plan to bike upwind into the ocean. Radioactive fallout travels with the wind and will cover the southwest in a few days. If the plant continues emitting radiation — as Fukushima has done for more than a year — no one should be outside without a hazmat suit. I wonder how many hikers or bikers own hazmat suits? If you are in a home or car, do not open windows or doors for any reason, and do not run the heater or air conditioning. Do not let pets indoors, since they would contaminate everything they touch. Parents will not be permitted to pick up their kids at school. Children will be bused to the triage area separately. The problem is that there are not enough buses, and the roads could be impassable. Inhaling or swallowing invisible particles of radiation can be lethal, and remember that children and pregnant women are far more vulnerable to even small amounts of radiation. As for decommissioning costs — about a billion per reactor — this will not come from taxpayers. Look on your electric bill: Money is already automatically extracted from everyone every month. The statement that no one has died in the U.S. from a nuclear disaster is completely false. So many people died or contracted cancer from radiation that the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act was passed in 1990. The government has approved over 21,000 claims. When the nuclear industry spreads the lie that no one died at the Three Mile Island disaster, they conveniently leave out the word “immediately.” The deaths and cancer cases occurred months and years later. For example, all the helicopter pilots who monitored the plume died from cancer. It may be dangerous to live near a nuclear power plant, even if there never is an accident. The National Academy of Sciences, acting at the request of the NRC, has recently proposed studying cancer streaks within a 30-mile radius of San Onofre. Lucky San Clemente. We were the only place west of the Mississippi chosen for study. To submit a letter to the editor for possible inclusion in the paper, e-mail us at letters@sanclementetimes.com. San Clemente Times reserves the right to edit readersubmitted letters for length and is not responsible for the claims made or the information written by the writers. Please limit your letters to 350 words.
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A NEW YOU Your Local Resource to a Healthier LIFE…
Here’s to your well-being! “A New You,” a unique guide filled with health, beauty and fitness resources in the tri-city area. From energy boosting juices to exciting workout regimens and fixes for eyes, teeth, skin and even hearing, this special keepsake edition will provide you with useful information for every resource you need to take care of your body and mind in the months to come. “A New You” can be found not only in the SC Times,
THE B.R.E.A.T.H. CENTER We provide evidence-based integrated holistic services. It is documented that a “whole person” approach is an effective complement to traditional medical care to manage chronic conditions. We recognize the body’s natural ability for self-healing if the write cellular and external environments are optimized with healthy lifestyles and nutrition. We help clients restore the balance between mind, body and spiritual energy. Each visit is just $40. Contact Dr Virginia Schoenfeld, PhD, DMC-P, BCC at 949 584-1942. 910 So. Camino Real, Ste G-8, San Clemente.
DP Times and The Capistrano Dispatch but all residents of San Clemente, Dana Point, Capistrano Beach, Monarch Beach and San Juan Capistrano can find “A New You” online at www.sanclementetimes.com, www.danapointtimes.com and www.thecapistranodispatch.com. Special thanks to Dr. Alicia Duzman, Dr. Erini Redmond, Austin Gregory Johns and Jerry Owens.
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What if we told you chocolate can help you build healthier teeth? “Theodent Toothpaste” has the non-toxic substance found in the cocoa bean plant called, “Rennou” that replaces fluoride. “Theodent Toothpaste” is not harmful if swallowed, 100% kid friendly and tastes great, finally a revolutionary alternative to fluoride! —Dr. Erini Redmond, 949.361.1124, www.sanclementedentist.com. The product mentioned above is available in Dr. Erini Redmond’s Dental practice.
A NEW YOU Your Local Resource to a Healthier LIFE… DR. FRANK MOGAVERO
Board-Certified orthodontist Dr. Frank Mogavero has treatment extensive treatment experience with traditional and invisible braces (Invisalign Premier Preferred Provider) and appliances to help patients achieve their most beautiful smile possible. In his 23rd year, Dr. Mogavero and his team also specialize in Early Treatment (such as jaw wideners) for younger children; an evalaution at age 7 is recommended, even without a referral from your dentist. We believe that an attractive smile can truly enhance the quality of life and the self-esteem of our patients. 1031 Avenida Pico, Suite 101, San Clemente, 949.373.3737 and 31371 Niguel Road, Suite F, Laguna Niguel, 949.493.7300
JUICE IT UP!
Your body is begging you to juice! Since juice requires hardly any digestion, your body rapidly absorbs all the goodness of the vegetables and fruits. Juice It Up San Clemente juices a nutrient packed selection of fresh ingredients. If you feel like chewing something, they now offer the Zesty Zen Bowl, an amazingly delicious and nutritious high fiber brown rice, hummus and avocado bowl. Of course, they still prepare the largest selection of Acai bowls in San Clemente. 802 E. Avenida Pico, Ste. J, San Clemente, 949.542.7979, www.juiceitup.com
THE ROSE HEARING GROUP At The Rose Hearing Group, you will find a commitment to providing ongoing care, giving each patient the best hearing possible. They will take time to help you adjust to your hearing aids and relearn sounds. The Rose Hearing Group makes available hearing aids that give the most benefit to your hearing and the best value. They service all your hearing needs. Call (949) 388-5703 now for your Free, No-obligation Hearing Evaluation. Optimize your Hearing!
SAN CLEMENTE HEALTH & FITNESS NETWORK SCHFN is a full service health advocacy company that offers private and small group fitness and nutrition training and counseling for adults of all ages and youth athletes. Health advocacy also includes reparative exercise therapy post injury or surgery, and spiritual guidance for stress reduction. If you’ve ever been confused about the best way to stay healthy the longest, explore health advocacy. Live Above, Live Beyond! For a free consultation, call 949.429.0339 or visit us at www. schfninc.com. 111 Avenida Vista Montana, San Clemente, 949.429.0339, www.schfninc.com.
There is as much as 300% lower nutrient content in mass market produce than vegetables grown locally or in your own back yard. —Austin Gregory Johns CCS, CES, LWMC
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GRIFFIN OPTOMETRIC GROUP
PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER
55 Years of Making Life Clearer. In 1957 Dr. T.P. Griffin drove his blue ’53 Chevy Bel Air loaded with his wife and growing family across the county to the sleepy little beach town of San Clemente, CA. His goal was to build a practice based on a foundation of excellence and community involvement. Dr. Griffin’s three sons followed his footsteps, becoming Optometrists. Now 55 years later and three beautiful offices, Griffin Optometric continues to grow the practice based on the focus and standards established by their father. Talega location, 949.940.0200; Laguna Niguel location, 949.495.3031; San Clemente location, 949.492.1853
The Pregnancy Resource Center (PRC) in San Clemente exists to empower women faced with an unplanned pregnancy with information, practical help, and emotional support so that they can make an informed decision about their pregnancy. All PRC services are free and include pregnancy tests, options counseling, parenting classes with baby boutique access, mentoring programs, community referrals, and post-abortion support. Please visit us in our new location at 416 Avenida de la Estrella. Walk-ins welcome.
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According to a 2006 Duke University study, consuming and abundance of artificial sweeteners can make you gain more weight than real sugar. —Austin Gregory Johns CCS, CES, LWMC
A NEW YOU Your Local Resource to a Healthier LIFE…
The Right Exercise Program
Starts with Knowing Yourself, Your needs By Jerry Owens, Personal Trainer at Xtreme Fitness
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WEIGHT LOSS COACHING IT’S ALL ABOUT MIND
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What do you want to get out of your life? When we think of our future, for most of us it includes looking good at the beach, being active with our kids, living stress free, and striving for a long healthy life. Whether we like it or not, the only way to make this vision a reality is through exercise. We have all heard this time and time again, but what often goes wrong is the lack of personalization in finding the right exercise program that meets your individual needs. Interested in weight control? Aim to engage in a no- to low-impact aerobic activity, everyday for at least 30 minutes. Of course work your way up to this goal, as need be. Interested in strengthening your muscles? The options are endless. There are numerous strength-training programs that employ free weights, weight machines, exercise tubing or calisthenics. Just find the program that you enjoy and the results will follow Interested in improved flexibility and control? Try yoga or better yet try hot yoga, which offers all the benefits of regular yoga along while detoxifying and relieving the effects of stress, great for all levels of fitness. Everyone has goals they want to accomplish but many do not know where to start. Well, that is where we can help.
Where is the best place to exercise? When it comes to choosing somewhere to workout it is all about location, location, location. It really comes down to what is most conducive to meeting your fitness goals while still offering a comfortable environment. Here are some things to consider when you are making your decision: Are you the type of person who can stick with an exercise program alone, at home or are you the type who does better with the stimulation of others. If you are the type who enjoys being with a group who shares similar goals and interests, consider a full-service club. Statistically speaking, those who acquire memberships to clubs see results much more often than those who follow a home workout. This is because the clubs specialize in ensuring you are meeting your results, whether it be through trainers, classes or simply gaining advice from your peers. Clubs tend to offer more equipment and professional guidance, which is critical to all levels of fitness. Another great thing about a club is that it can work into anyone’s schedule; you can go early before work or drop off after work — rain or shine. Personally, my favorite club is Xtreme Fitness, where I have been a resident trainer for 10 years. It is my home away from home. Why keep waiting and wishing you had more energy, felt healthier, or looked better? For more information contact Xtreme Fitness at 949.493.1099 or Jerry Owens at 949.371.7808.
Experience a proven by time and wisdom of generations approach to weight loss. Lose weight naturally and effortlessly WITHOUT: • Dieting, depravation, starvation, or cravings • Counting calories, over-excessing, or yo-yo effect • Weight loss gadgets, pills, herbs, or miracle concoctions • Emotional roller-coasters and guilt. Learn how to SLIM DOWN BY: • Understanding what really makes you overweight • Understanding your body’s true needs and requirements • Eating an abundance of healthy, delicious, and rich in nutrients foods • Nourishing your body back to its natural balance. In this program we WILL also: • Address the underlying emotional issues that may cause weight imbalances • Find out the truth behind the USDA’s dietary guidelines, and perils of processed foods • Learn what foods to eat and which ones to avoid • Learn how to prepare in a simple way your own delicious meals. Anya Swanson, Life Coach - Nutrition and Weight Loss Coach - Master NLP Practitioner, Author - International Speaker, www.AllAboutMind.com, email@AllAboutMind.com, 949.291.2660
WEST DERMATOLOGY West Dermatology was founded in 1962 and has served residents of San Clemente, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano and surrounding areas for over 10 years. Our mission is to provide patients with quality dermatological care in a professional, caring environment. Our team includes, experienced Board Certified Dermatologists, Christopher Carlin, MD and Physician Assistant, Brent Palman, PA-C and Aesthetic RN, Shala Shardil. We specialize in the treatment of Mohs Micrographic Surgery- for the precise removal of skin cancer and offer the following services: Skin Cancer Detection & Treatment, Adult and Teen Acne, Rare Skin Diseases, Warts, Eczema, Psoriasis & Skin Rashes, Mole & Brown Spot Removal, Cosmetic Dermatology, Pediatric Dermatology, Sports Dermatology. 1300 Avenida Vista Hermosa, Ste. 240, San Clemente, 949.489.4290, www.westdermatology.com
Watching TV results in less brain activity than when you are asleep. —Austin Gregory Johns CCS, CES, LWMC
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POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION and the baby blues By Alicia Duzman, Ph.D.
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What is postpartum depression? We hear that label being tossed around all the time, but there seems to be much confusion as to what it is. Postpartum depression is not the “baby blues.” The baby blues is a term used to describe the common feelings of weepiness and slight overwhelm that occur in up to 80% of women following birth. The baby blues typically disappear around two weeks postpartum and cause no serious life disruption for the new mother. Postpartum depression, on the other hand, is a clinical depression, meaning that the symptoms are severe enough to necessitate psychological treatment. Postpartum depression can appear anytime during the first year postpartum. While each woman suffering with postpartum depression has her own experience, the most common symptoms are sad mood, irritability, a constant feeling of overwhelm, excessive worry, hopelessness, sleep disturbances, struggles to bond with the baby, loss of interest in things previously enjoyed, changes in appetite, difficulty concentrating, and, in extreme cases, thoughts of suicide.
In our society, there are strong “expectations” for birth to bring much joy and excitement to new mothers. So, when postpartum depression surfaces, it is often with shame, disbelief, guilt, and confusion. In my practice, I often hear mothers plead, “I was so looking forward to being a mom. How can I feel this way?” My patients are often looking for answers as to “Why me?” and “How can I make this disappear?” While postpartum depression is certainly not the normal way for mothers to feel, it is, unfortunately, quite common, afflicting between 15-20% of mothers. Risk factors for developing postpartum depression include having a personal or family history of depression or anxiety, a lack of family or friend support, a history of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) or premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), and thyroid dysfunction. The promising news about postpartum depression is that it can be treated with great success by professionals trained in this area. Psychological approaches include cognitive-behavioral therapy, coaching the mother on proven self-care techniques, eliciting family and friend support, and medication therapy. If you or someone you know is concerned about a postpartum mother, do not hesitate to contact Alicia Duzman, Ph.D. (PSY21195), at 949-378-4882 for a phone screening and guidance on treating PPD. Dr. Duzman is a licensed psychologist with 13 years of experience treating women with depression and anxiety and uses her clinical expertise to provide her patients with effective, research-based treatment, strong support, and compassion. ALICIA DUZMAN, PH.D., Licensed Psychologist (PSY 21195) 616 S. El Camino Real, Ste. G-16, San Clemente, 949.378.4882, aliciaduzman@yahoo.com
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THE LIST A day-by-day guide to what’s happening in and around town. COMPILED BY TAWNEE PRAZAK
thursday
ART WALK 6 p.m.-9 p.m. The first Thursday of the month, multiple Laguna Beach art galleries open their doors for the art walk featuring special exhibits, entertainment, refreshments and more. 949.683.6871, www.firstthursdaysartwalk.com.
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JAZZ AT THE CASA: GREGG YOUNG AND THE 2ND STREET BAND 7 p.m. Casa Romantica features the concert as part of its ongoing jazz series. Tickets $10-$25. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www. casaromantica.org. PATO BANTON 8 p.m. Concert at The Coach House. Tickets $15. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com. WHALE WATCHING 12 p.m.-4 p.m. It’s blue whale season, and Dana Wharf has daily two-hour whale-watching trips departing throughout the day. Cost $30-$45. Times may vary. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com. TARYN DONATH 7:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Live music at Iva Lee’s. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2855, www.ivalees.com.
friday
STUDENT BEACH CONCERT 6 p.m. The Beach Concert Series is “Bringing the Bands to the Sand!” Featuring music by the San Clemente High School and Shorecliffs Middle School jazz bands on the beach with the sunset as the backdrop and free seating. San Clemente Pier, www.san-clemente.org.
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GEORGE BUTTS 7 p.m. Live music at Shorecliffs Golf Club. No cover. 501 Avenida Vaquero, San Clemente, 949.492.1178, www.shorecliffsgolfclub.com. ANGELIKA WILSON 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Live music at Wind & Sea Restaurant. 34699 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.6500, www.windandsearestaurants.com. San Clemente Times June 7–13, 2012
AT THE MOVIES: ‘SNOW WHITE’ MAKES AN EFFORT In Universal’s fantasy blockbuster Snow White & the Huntsman, how can a queen played by Charlize Theron — one of Hollywood’s most beautiful women — envy someone as tomboyish and casual as Kristen Stewart? And how is it that, amazingly, the Oscar-winning actress is less impressive than the Twilight star? The live-action twist on the classic fairytale adds a few new elements, a few new characters and a couple of surprises. Like the original Brothers Grimm tale, there is a young princess (Stewart), an evil queen (Theron), a man (Chris Hemsworth) sent to hunt her, a prince (Sam Claflin), some dwarves and a magic mirror. There’s also the queen’s creepy brother (Sam Spruell), who actually is a bit scarier than his sister. Some fairies and black crows also make an unnerving appearance. Snow White boasts some of the most visually attractive art direction and cinematography yet this year, and that alone makes the film worth viewing. Of the leads, Stewart surprisingly has the most impressive foreign accent and subtle performance, while Theron creates a more animated© 2012 Universal Studios turned-hammy character, more Razzie worthy than Oscar. Unfortunately, first-time director Rupert Sanders who had to work with stale dialogue and underdeveloped characters, doesn’t glamorize his heroine and in fact makes her less passive than previous portrayals. For an entertaining, memorable adaptation of the fairytale, movie fans would enjoy Disney’s 1937 classic and the 1997 TV movie with Sigourney Weaver more. — Megan Bianco
CHICAGO: THE MUSICAL 8 p.m. Camino Real Playhouse presents the classic musical production, with shows through June 10. Regular tickets $30-$40. 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.489.8082, www. caminorealplayhouse.org. DAN CARLIN WITH MAX BENNETT AND FRIENDS 6:30 p.m.-close. The group plays rock-jazz fusion music Friday and Saturday night at Zona’s. 647 Camino de Los Mares, San Clemente, 949.970.4568, www.zonasitalianrestaurant.com. NATHAN JAMES 7:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Live music at Iva Lee’s. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2855, www.ivalees.com. MERRYVALE VINEYARDS TASTING 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. San Clemente Wine Company welcomes Merryvale Vineyards, the first winery built in California after the repeal of prohibition. $15. 2 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com. MOVIES IN THE PARK 8 p.m. Dana Point hosts a showing of Toy Story 3 at Lantern Bay Park. Free event. Snacks available for purchase. 25111 Park Lantern Road, Dana Point, 949.248.3530, www.danapoint.org. ©Disney/Pixar. All Rights Reserved.
DEREK BORDEAUX 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Live music at Salt Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com MIMI FOX 7:30 p.m. Performance as part of the Lord of the Strings concert series at the Dana Point Community House. Tickets $25. 24642 San Juan Ave., Dana Point, 949.842.2227, www.lordofthestringsconcerts.com. HUGH LEHAN 10 p.m. Live music at Molly Bloom’s Irish Bar & Restaurant. 2391 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente 949.218.0120. www.mollybloomspub.com. ORANGE COUNTY WINE CRUISE 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Dana Wharf hosts an evening cruise with a wine tasting from The Organic Cellar aboard a luxury catamaran through the Harbor. Cost $49 each. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com. Page 33
saturday
DELANTY HOME STUDIO GALLERY SHOW 2 p.m.8 p.m. Weekend event at the home/studio of local artist Rick Delanty, featuring paintings of the California coast and more. Music and refreshments. Call 949.492.8995 for directions.
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’60S SURFIN’ CONTEST 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Fun surfing event at Doheny State Beach. More info: www.dohenylongboardsurfingassociation.org. WORLD OCEANS DAY EVENT 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The Ocean Institute offers a special family event to celebrate World Oceans Day. Admission $4.50-$6.50. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.oceaninstitute.org. FASHION SHOW 12:30 p.m.-12 a.m. Fashion Destination Group presents the fashion extravaganza of the year at the St. Regis Monarch Beach, featuring runway shows, celebrity guests, seminars, entertainment, exhibits, parties and more. Tickets online. 1 Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point, 949.234.3200, www.fashiondestinationgroup.com. ART SHOW 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Salon Bleu presents an art show featuring the works of five artists as well as catering by Chato’s Del Agave. 207 S. El Camino Real, Suite D, San Clemente, www.facebook.com/scsalonbleu. MOVE, MEDITATE, MANIFEST 3:30 p.m.-6 p.m. Yoga workshop with a focus on your passions and goals at BodyMovin’ Dance Studio. Cost $30-$35. 831 Via Suerte, Suite 104, San Clemente, 949.683.1630, www.bodymovin.com. SJC ARCHITECTURAL WALKING TOUR 10 a.m. A 90-minute weekly tour, starting at Verdugo at the train station in San Juan Capistrano, that features the architecture of Los Rios Street and the downtown area, including the Michael Graves Library, the Mission Basilica and more. Cost $5 per person; proceeds support Friends of the Library. For information: 949.489.0736. ALMOND PEACH TART PASTRY CLASS 2 p.m.-5 p.m. MOF Chef Stephane Treand teaches at The Art of Pastry school. $100. 903 Calle Amanecer, Suite 100, San Clemente, 949.340.3772, www.stephanetreand.com. DJ & DANCING 10 p.m. OC Tavern. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com. (Cont. on page 34) www.sanclementetimes.com
EYE ON SC (Cont. from page 33) LIVE MUSIC CRUISE 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Dana Wharf hosts the music cruise on the 95-foot Dana Pride with a full bar and more. Cost $19. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com. CHRIS CRAM 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Live music at Wind & Sea Restaurant. 34699 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.6500, www.windandsearestaurants.com. BAYOU BROTHERS 7:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Live music at Iva Lee’s. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2855, www.ivalees.com. JIM NICHOLS BAND 9 p.m. Live music at Goody’s Tavern. 206 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.3400, www.goodystavern.com.
A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE 8 p.m. A dramatic play onstage at Cabrillo Playhouse; shows through June 24. Tickets $15-$20. 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente, 949.492.0465, www.cabrilloplayhouse.org. WHALE AND DOLPHIN TOURS Capt. Dave’s Safari has daily 2.5-hour whale and dolphin watching tours on a high-tech catamaran with underwater viewing pods and more. Call for times and reservations. Cost $55 adults, $35 children, 2 and younger free. 24440 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.488.2828, www. dolphinsafari.com. SHAWN JONES 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Live music at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.
ART & JAZZ DINNER & AUCTION CHARITY EVENT 6 p.m.-11 p.m. Event at Still Water to support Art4Healing programs. Tickets $125 each. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.
SOCSA’S CAPTURE OUR DREAMS 5 p.m. The South Orange County School of the Arts presents a student showcase with a pre-show reception followed by the main show at Soka University Performing Arts Center. Tickets $30-$60. 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, 949.240.1994, www.socsarts.org. JAZZ BRUNCH 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Salt Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com. ASHUN 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Live music at Wind & Sea Restaurant. 34699 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.6500, www.windandsearestaurants.com.
tuesday
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VAN HALEN 7:30 p.m. Legendary group with guests Kool and the Gang at the Honda Center. Tickets start at $29.50. 2695 E. Katella, Anaheim, 714.704.2500, www.hondacenter.com.
wednesday
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RICK DUNHAM AND CANDY GIRARD 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Live music during brunch at Zona’s featuring Rick Dunham and Candy Girard. 647 Camino de Los Mares, San Clemente, 949.970.4568, www.ZonasItalianRestaurant.com.
WINE CLASS AT THE CELLAR 6:45 p.m.-9:15 p.m. Class at The Cellar, themed “Palate Builder.” Sign up at www.learnaboutwine.com. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.
GOOD NEIGHBORS CLUB OF CAPISTRANO VALLEY 11 a.m. Ladies’ group with lunch and an entertaining program at Irons in the Fire restaurant. 150 Avenida Magdalena, San Clemente, 949.361.0586.
sunday
SAN CLEMENTE CAR SHOW 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The 16th annual event along Avenida Del Mar, featuring more than 300 cars of all kinds, vendors, exhibits, entertainment and much more fun for the whole family. Free shuttle from SCHS. www. villagesanclemente.org.
PASTRY LOVERS WORKSHOP 5 p.m.-8 p.m. The Art of Pastry school’s three-day workshop for those who want to take their pastry knowledge to the next level. Cost $300. 903 Calle Amanecer, Suite 100, San Clemente, 949.340.3772, www.stephanetreand.com.
KIDS STORYTIME AT THE CASA 10 a.m. Casa Romantica hosts storytime for youngsters ages 3-5. Free. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.
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R/V Sea Explorer. Courtesy Ocean Institute
MORNING BREEZE CRUISE 10 a.m. The Ocean Institute hosts a cruise on the R/V Sea Explorer with music provided by KSBR. Cost $22-$35. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www. ocean-institute.org.
RELAY FOR LIFE DANA POINT KICK-OFF PARTY 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Informative event at Still Water to learn about the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life and how to get involved. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.212.7181, www.relayforlife.com.
KIDS FISHING CLINIC 12 p.m. Kids can practice fishing off the dock with Dana Wharf every Sunday. Free. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.
WOMEN’S WEDNESDAY WINE & NETWORKING EVENT 6 p.m.-8 p.m. San Clemente Wine Company event for local businesswomen to network. No entry fee, $5 glass of wine special for attendees. 2 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.
monday
ELI CHAPMAN BAND 7:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Iva Lee’s. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2855, www.ivalees.com.
SUMMER COOKING CLASS 6:30 p.m. Chef Caroline Cazaumayou offers a cooking class with summer recipes at Antoine’s Café. Cost $50 each; includes recipes, dinner and a glass of wine. 218 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.1763, www.antoinescafe.com.
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*For our full calendar, visit the “Event Calendar” at www.sanclementetimes.com. Have an event? Send your listing to events@sanclementetimes.com
AT THE COACH HOUSE
DONAVON FRANKENREITER DOUBLES YOUR PLEASURE
Donavon Frankenreiter. Courtesy photo
San Clemente Times June 7–13, 2012
Start Livin’, Donovan Frankenreiter’s fifth album, is “basically a love album,” says the Orange County musician. “Most of the songs are about my wife and our two boys, and the life that we’ve built together in Hawaii.” Thanks to Frankenreiter’s infectious warmth and finely honed pop sensibilities, each song has the singular effect of drawing the listener into that bright and breezy world for a blissedout moment. What is the most meaningful song on your album? I don’t know. Maybe “Start Livin’.” It’s the theme of the new album. It’s all about living in the moment and enjoying what you have today. I heard a great quote the other day that said, “Yesterday is the past, tomorrow is the future and today is a gift—that is why they call it the present.” That is, Start Livin.’ How influential is living in Hawaii to your songwriting? Page 34
It’s very influential but not everything I write about. I write about the life I live on the road and what happens when you are out there. I think living in Hawaii is more inspired by the sounds you hear on the album, the lap steel (guitar), the uke, etc. What other projects are you working on? I am on the road so much that I find myself working on the most important project–just trying to be with my family as much as possible. Will you have any time to take a break and catch any of nearby San Clemente’s superlative breaks? Yes, of course. It’s one of the best surf towns in the U.S. with some of the best surfers in the world. It’s where I grew up surfing. I love San Clemente’s beaches. The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano, Friday, June 15 and Saturday, June 16. Doors open at 6 p.m. Shows start at 8 p.m. Tickets are $26-$31. SC —A.J. Bardzilowski www.sanclementetimes.com
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SUDOKU by Myles Mellor
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Business Beat
BY SARA GOLD
News and updates on San Clemente’s business community
TOP HONORS u Jonathan Ord, CEO of DealerSocket, Inc. in San Clemente, was announced on May 10 as one of 15 finalists for the Orange County Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award. According to a news release, the awards program recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. In 2001, Ord co-founded DealerSocket, which provides customer relationship management services for automotive dealerships throughout the U.S. and Canada. DealerSocket has received numerous recognitions, including Best Overall Company by the Stevie International Business Awards in 2008 and Best Management Team by the American Business Awards in 2009. Ord himself was honored with the 2010 Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award from the Orange County Business Journal. Final winners for the Ernst & Young Awards will be announced at a special gala Thursday, June 7 at the St. Regis Resort in Dana Point.
MILESTONES u This year marks Del Mar Watch & Clock Repair’s 23rd year of serving the San Clemente community. The shop was founded in 1989 by Metodiva “Ted” Stovskoski. Originally from Macedonia, Stovskoski picked San Clemente as the location for his store due to the city’s tranquil, family-oriented atmosphere. “Del Mar Watch & Clock has established itself in the community and surrounding areas as a quality repair shoppe, with dedicated customer service and detail on the small details,” said Gus Juanbelz, store manager. “[Over the past 23 years] we have expanded the store to cater to customers with house calls [and] jewelry repairs and sales.”
San Clemente Times June 7–13, 2012
After serving as owner for 20 years, Stovskoski bequeathed the shop to his nephew, Gustavo Peker, who is the current owner. “We see the store continuing in the path Ted set as a guide and tradition of the ‘good old watch makers,’” said Juanbelz. u Sport Clips, a specialty haircut shop for men, reaches its first-year anniversary this summer. The haircut shop offers a unique hair-cutting experience, complete with sports programs on TV, neck and shoulder massages and steamed towel treatment. u Highland Ink, San Clemente’s first
tattoo studio, will celebrate its one-year anniversary with a party Saturday, June 23 at 7 p.m. The event, held at 1006 S. El Camino Real, Suite C, will feature music and refreshments. Call 949.481.4434 for more information.
GIVING BACK u Art and environmental protection work hand in hand in a surfboard repair shop owner’s effort to give back to the surfing community. Randall Kramar, owner of DingDrX Surfboard Repair, is restoring a G. Pang surfboard with original artwork depicting a diver removing litter from the ocean. From July 1 through July 10, the surfboard will be put on an eBay auction. Kramar will donate all proceeds to the Surfrider Foundation, an organization dedicated to the protection of oceans and beaches.
OPENINGS u San Clemente’s newest bakery and café, Cinnamon Productions, opened its doors at 641 Camino de los Mares, D130 in March. Cinnamon Productions is unique in that it offers a full bakery in addition to serving breakfast and lunch. The bakery features freshly made cakes, cupcakes, cookies and muffins, among other
Bakery and Cafe Cinnamon Productions had its ribbon cutting in May. Photo by Lauralyn Loynes
delicious treats. All-day breakfast items, ranging from eggs to French toast and pancakes, are especially popular. “Our business is growing every day as people spread the word; we love seeing new faces,” said manager Martin Martinas. “People like the combination of the bakery and café, and they love all-day breakfast, I can say for sure.” Cinnamon Productions is open SundayMonday from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., TuesdayThursday from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., and FridaySaturday from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. u In May, the San Clemente Pregnancy Resource Center relocated from N. El Camino Real to 416 Avenida de la Estrella. “The new location is more conducive to providing quality services and expanding our program offerings, which include parenting classes, mentor programs and abstinence education,” Executive Director Jane Wahl said. We are also in the process of applying for a medical license so that, in our new, bigger location, we can provide first trimester ultrasounds for clients who are pregnant.” For more information about the San Clemente Pregnancy Resource Center, visit sanclementepregnancy.com or call 949.218.5777. u BeachFire at 204 Avenida Del Mar quietly reopened May 24 with its entire staff and the same menu, said new owner Barry Pierce.
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“I’m the only new guy there,” said Pierce, who started in the restaurant business at age 15. “I’m pretty comfortable with the food coming out of the kitchen. It’s kind of one of those things. You don’t want to fix what’s not broken.” In March, BeachFire founders David and Allison Donaldson announced the sale of the restaurant after 10 years of ownership. At the time, the couple said they had parted ways with the business because of the grueling schedule, David Donaldson’s health and the economy. Pierce, a longtime BeachFire customer, said when he learned of the restaurant’s sale, he jumped at the chance to become owner. “I liked the culture. I liked the people. I wanted it,” he said. Prior to taking the reins at BeachFire, Pierce was the Napa Valley area director for high-end grocer Dean & Deluca and worked for other chains, such as Roy’s Restaurant and the Daily Grill. u Little Thai Hut opened its doors at 641 Camino de los Mares, Ste. D110 in January. Visit littlethaihut.com or call 949.388.7778 for more information. u San Clemente pizza-lovers can now visit Brick Pizzeria for rustic Italian cuisine. The restaurant opened its location at 216 N. El Camino Real on May 18. Visit brickpizzeria. com or call 949.429.1199 for more information.
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Locals Only
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
The only directory featuring San Clemente businesses exclusively ACCOUNTANTS Craig Workinger CPA’s Inc 629 Camino de Los Mares #307
CHOCOLATE/CANDY 949.369.1052 949.218.3224 Schmid’s Fine Chocolate 99 Avenida Del Mar, www.schmidschocolate.com
AIR CONDITIONING
COINS
All Season Air 949.579.0741 allseasonair@gmail.com, www.allseasonair.net Oasis Heating & Air 949.420.1321 31648 Rancho Viejo Rd. Ste. A, www.oasisair.com
GraCorp Coins & Collectibles www.gracorpcoins.com
APPLIANCES South Coast Furniture & Mattress 109 Calle de los Molinos, www.southcoastfurniture.com
949.492.5589
APPLIANCES SERVICES & REPAIRS
949.350.4692 Kevin
Del Mar Beauty Supply 150 Avenida Del Mar, Ste D, www.delmarbeauty.com San Clemente Window Fashions www.sc-wf.com
CONTRACTORS - GENERAL
949.493.9311 949.492.8180 Eric Johnson, D.D.S. 647 Camino de los Mares, Ste. 209, www.drericjohnson.com
DRYWALL/DRYWALL REPAIR 949.498.9515 Call Jeff johnson4sc@cox.net
BOOKS
949.683.4972
ELECTRICAL
949.361.1045 949.492.1114 Arcadia Electric www.arcadiaelectric.com Gallagher Electric 949.412.6602 BUSINESS COMPUTER SERVICE, REPAIR P.O. Box 986, www.gallagher-electric.com
Village Book Exchange 99 Avenida Serra
OC - IT 949.488.0029 970 Calle Negocio, www.oc-it.com
CARPET
ESTATE PLANNING, PROBATE, TRUST Lange & Minnott 1201 Puerta Del Sol, Ste. 203
949.492.3459
Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 FILM AND VIDEO PRODUCTION 638 Camino de los Mares, Ste. G-105, Red Point Digital 801.573.2370 www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com Shaw’s Carpets 949.492.8070 www.redpointdigital.com 135 Avenida Victoria FINANCIAL ADVISOR
CARPET & FLOORING
Anaheim Carpet & Flooring 949.366.6564 1046 Calle Recodo, Ste. I, www.anaheimcarpet.net
CATERING
Timothy C. Metcalf, Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC www.wfadvisors.com/tim.metcalf 949.862.1250
FLOORING
Carbonara Trattoria 949.366.1040 111 Avenida Del Mar, #B, www.carbonara.com
CHEESE SHOP
FURNITURE
South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 The Cellar 949.492.3663 109 Calle de los Molinos, www.southcoastfurniture.com 156 Ave. Del Mar, www.thecellarsite.com
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Images/Creative Solutions 949.366.2488 2927 Via San Gorgoinio, Ste. 100, www.imgs.com
Dr. R. Tyler Johnson DC, Chiropractic Center 1502 N. El Camino Real, 949.498.6440 HAIR SALONS www.chiropracticcenteronline.com Christiansen Chiropractic 949.276.2956 Kreative Hair Design 903 Calle Amancer, Ste. 230, www.christiansenchiro.com 173 Avenida Serra
HOUSE SITTING Curbside Pet & House Sitting 949.369.5074 San Clemente, dalmatian.love@cox.net
INTERIOR DECORATING & REDESIGN
PAINTING KC Painting & Decorating
949.498.6245
949.388.6829
PERIODONTICS & DENTAL IMPLANTS Dr. Alice P. Moran, DMD 949.361.4867 (GUMS) 1001 Avenida Pico, Ste. K, www.moranperio.com
PEST CONTROL
Colony Termite Control 949.361.2500 The Home & Garden Stylist/ 949.218.8022 1402 Calle Alcazar, www.colonytermite.com Vignettes of Refinement PET SITTING San Clemente, www.vignettesofrefinement.com
JEWELERS Paradise Jewelers 949.361.4367 808 N. El Camino Real, www.paradisejewelers.com
LANDSCAPE & DESIGN
PHARMACIES
Sea View Pharmacy 665 Camino De Los Mares #101, 949.361.9656 www.seaviewpharmacy.com
Costa Verde Landscape License#: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) www.costaverdelandscaping.com Greenscapes Landscape & Design 949.366.6564 1046 Calle Recodo, Ste. I, www.greenscapesoc.com
LANDSCAPE LIGHTING Costa Verde Landscape License#: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) www.costaverdelandscaping.com
Curbside Pet & House Sitting 949.369.5074 San Clemente, dalmatian.love@cox.net
949.496.0123
PHOTOGRAPHY Memories Of Me Photos www.memoriesofmephotos.com
949.361.0680
PIZZA 949.361.9656 Izza Neapolitan Pizzeria 949.248.4925 376 Camino de Estrella, www.izzapizzeria.com
MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPY
PLUMBING
949.499.4464 949.633.0813 A to Z Leak Detection 1218 Puerta del Sol, www.atozleakdetection.com Bill Metzger Plumbing 949.492.3558 MATTRESSES 1218 Puerta del Sol, www.billmetzgerplumbing.com 949.496.9731 South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 Chick’s Plumbing 109 Calle de los Molinos, www.southcoastfurniture.com www.chicks-plumbing.com San Clemente Plumbing 949.366.2691 MOLD REMOVAL 647 Camino de los Mares, Ste. 108, Jarvis Restoration -24/7 949.362.5388 www.sanclementeplumbing.com 1393 Calle Avanzado, www.jarvisrestoration.com Janet M. Seymour, PsyD 1443 N. El Camino Real, Ste. B
MORTGAGES
POOL/SPA SERVICE & REPAIR
Radiant Pool & Spa Service 949.533.9209 www.radiantpoolservice.com
Brian Wiechman, V.I.P. Independent Mortgage Inc. www.vipmtginc.com/team/brianwiechman
San Clemente Preschool 163 Avenida Victoria, SC Rider Supply 949.388.0521 www.sanclementepreschool.com 520 S. El Camino Real, www.scridersupply.com
MUSIC LESSONS
949.290.5616
PRESCHOOLS
MOTORCYLE PARTS & SERVICE
Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 638 Camino de los Mares, Ste. G -105, www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com
CHIROPRACTIC CARE
HOME DÉCOR
CONCRETE Coldwell Banker Home Loans 949.307.7982 Costa Verde Landscape 949.361.9656 nmls#261832. Tom Fashing, Mortgage Advisor, License: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) www.costaverdelandscaping.com tom.fashing@mortgagefamily.com
DENTISTS
BLINDS
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
COMPUTER REPAIR & SERVICES South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 ORTHODONTIST 109 Calle de los Molinos, www.southcoastfurniture.com San Clemente Computer & Network Services Frank J. Mogavero, DDS MS 949.493.7300 daniel@sanclementecomputer.com 949.276.1581 1031 Avenida Pico # 101, www.syncyoursmile.com HOME LOANS
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Should You Advertise in a Newspaper? Not advertising is like being alone in a dark room with the door closed. You know you are there, but no one else does. Most businesses have to advertise if they are going to succeed because it is the basic way new customers learn they are out there. Yet it is surprising how many small business owners assume that their great idea, or cool location, or bright sign, or good looks, or whatever else it is, will bring people in the door. Here’s what brings new people in the door: advertising. Sure, marketing is great and important, as is networking, and social networking, and customer service, and word of mouth; but advertising is the route with potentially the biggest payoff. Advertising turns the light on —it lets people know you are out there. Which then begs the question: In this Internet era, is newspaper advertising still a good choice? The answer is yes. Today, it’s not that difficult to get lost in an online advertising campaign, but offline, in the paper, you can be a big fish in a smaller pond, and at a fairly reasonable cost. Sure, younger people are generally not in the newspaper-reading habit. But if you are targeting a demographic older than, say,
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30, newspapers can make the most sense. Also, who is the bigger consumer 20 year-olds or 30 and above? Yep, 30 and above; those who have more money, more education and read newspapers! I am partial to newspaper advertising for many reasons. •Your ad is physical and, as such, can be clipped (no need for printing from online.) It can contain details, prices, offers and contact information that is sometimes more difficult to get across (and remembered) with the electronic media. •Because it is tangible, a newspaper ad is not a click, or DVR fast forward, or changing away to another channel. •People take time with the paper, and thus can really read your ad. •Studies show that newspaper readers tend to be a little older, better educated, and better off, which sounds like a great customer to many a business. •As indicated, with fewer ads, yours can stand out. All of that said, consider this: Where do big advertisers buy ads? Online? Sure. TV? Yep. But if you open your paper, you will see that they are there, too. And the reason savvy advertisers place ads in the paper is simple: It works. Newspaper ads pull.
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Success in newspaper advertising requires a few things: You should begin by speaking with an ad rep for the paper. He or she can not only help you get the ad designed in-house, but will also help you devise a budget, choose the right section, and even suggest which days/weeks would work best for you. The toughest question is how big of an ad to run, and how often. The answer is: As much as you can afford. Like most advertising, with newspapers repetition is the key, repetition is the key, repetition is the key. What is the key? See? Newspapers: The counter-intuitive smart choice. About the author: Steven D. Strauss is one of the world’s leading experts on small business and is a lawyer, writer, and speaker. He is the best-selling author of 17 books, including his latest, The Small Business Bible, now out in a completely updated third edition. You can listen to his weekly podcast, Small Business Success by visiting his new website TheSelfEmployed.com, and follow him on Twitter, © Steven D. Strauss
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It’s that time of year again when we get a first look at things to come for high school football. This year, the San Clemente Tritons will make their first public appearance at Thalassa Stadium on Thursday, June 7 at 5 p.m. Last year, the Tritons came within one win of the Pac-5 title, losing to the Santa Margarita Eagles in the final round at Angel Stadium. But, like every spring, teams start anew. Fresh faces pop up in training camp, and other players step into starring roles. Here are a few players to keep an eye on in the June 7 game. Sean Harlow, left tackle: The senior made an impression last year as part
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of the Tritons offensive front. Harlow already has 20 different scholarship offers from schools all over the country. Sean Donnelley, quarterback: As a junior, Donnelley backed up starter
SCOR E BOAR D WATER POLO WATER POLO PLAYER PICKED FOR USA DEVELOPMENT TEAM Alaina Cousineau, an eighth-grader from Shorecliffs Middle School, was one of 28 water polo players selected over Memorial Day weekend to join the U.S. National Development team. The training of the young players will be for the future, when they have a chance to make the U.S. National squad. Cousineau will attend San Clemente High next year.
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he Orange County Water Polo Club used to call the JSerra High swimming pool its home. But after winning the bid to rent out the pool at the new Vista Hermosa Sports Park, the club has a new place to build on its promising future. Head coach Peter Asic, who has led teams at Santa Margarita High and JSerra High in recent years, had 172 kids in the JSerra program. Eleven different instructors were brought on to handle the large number of children who showed up every week to learn the game’s fundamentals. But after the move, the numbers dwindled. “Right now, in this area of San Clemente, there are a whole bunch of new families. The ocean is so close, and everybody surfs or they’re all in the water,” Asic said. “This is a great venue to build the program up from nothing. We started here a month ago with seven kids; now we are up to 30.” At the June 1 session held on the pool deck, there were about 30 kids in the water with three coaches watching over them while they ran through drills. Asic plans on rebuilding the base that was lost in the move to San Clemente through the expertise of his coaching staff. Aside from Asic, who came to America from Croatia on a full scholarship to play for Pepperdine, where he was an All-American, the coaching staff consists of an NCAA national champion and San Clemente High record holders. One member of Asic’s coaching staff is Greg Farrier, who was raised in San Clemente and volunteers his time to help the start-up program at the Vista Hermosa Park. Farrier also holds swim records at San Clemente High and played at USC on an athletic scholarship. Once he saw that his hometown built a new aquatics facility
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Travis Wilson and learned the ins and outs of the Triton offense. He should have a strong case to be the Tritons’ opening-day QB in the fall. Landon Cook, left back: Cook was third on the team in total tackles last season with 73 and averaged 5.2 per game. At the middle linebacker position, Cook will be instrumental in the Tritons’ defensive efforts. Christian Bailey, defensive back/ wide receiver: Bailey played effectively on both sides of the ball last year for the Tritons, catching 24 passes for 244 yards while piling up 62 tackles and two interceptions on defense. —SB
SOCCER Coaches and players take part in drills at the Orange County Water Polo Club’s new venue at the Vista Hermosa Sports Park. Photo by Steve Breazeale
and that a well-known water polo program was coming, he knew he had to lend a hand. “(San Clemente) has on its doorstep now one of the elite water polo programs in the country, I think,” Farrier said. “I’ve lived in San Clemente for 43 years…I haven’t coached in a number of years, but I’m now volunteering my time to make sure this program gets off the ground.” With all the kids doing drills in the pool, the splashing and yelling makes the scene seem hectic, but the coaches all have total control over their pupils. Every one of the instructors isn’t afraid to get into the pool to show the kids how to perfect a certain technique. Farrier, a former Olympic swimmer, will take one group over to the lane sanctioned part of the pool for swimming training while Justin Kroeze, who was coached by Asic as a young swimmer at Santa Margarita High School, works with others on the egg-beater swim technique and passing drills. Christina Kuno, another San Clemente High alum on the staff, works with the 8-and-under age group on shooting. The club has won 38 first place medals since its inaugural season in 2005, and on June 2, the 10U and 14U teams both qualified for the Junior Olympics, putting this club, and San Clemente water polo, back in the spotlight. SC Page 42
WEST COAST FUTBOL CAPTURES CHAMPIONSHIP The West Coast Futbol Club’s Boys U16 team recently captured the 2012 US Youth Soccer Cal South National Cup Championship. The team will now represent Southern California in the US Soccer Far West Regionals to be held in Phoenix, Ariz. in June. Three members from the team reside in San Clemente: Dylan Struthers, Trent Shaw and Alec Cucuk.
BASEBALL AZTECS, BEARS WIN SC LITTLE LEAGUE TITLES On June 1 the Bears claimed the San Clemente Little League National AA Team title with a 10-5 victory over the Cardinals. The Bears went into the tournament ranked fourth overall but won three consecutive games to take home first place. The Aztecs went a perfect 16-0 in their 2012 season to claim the SCLL AA-American League title. On May 30 the Aztecs defeated the Anteaters 5-4.
SOFTBALL SOFTBALL ALL-STARS WIN BIG The San Clemente girls All Star softball team had their annual Memorial Day Tournament May 26 at Steed Park, with the 10U and 12U teams taking home the first place trophies. The 8U team made it all the way to the finals but lost a heartbreaker in extra innings to visiting Jurupa. The field was deep for 2012, and the tournament attracted 54 teams from all over Courtesy photo Southern California. The 10U HeriKanes gave up two early runs to Vista but rallied back to a 12-4 victory. Catie Mueller was the game’s MVP after going two for three with three RBIs and a run scored. The 12U Intensity rolled through the weekend, going undefeated as they made their way to the finals. In the last game of the weekend, the Intensity handily defeated Jurupa 12-1. We want to run your scores, results and announcements in “Scoreboard.” E-mail sports@sanclementetimes.com, fax 949.388.9977, 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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Shoes for Sheba Off and Running San Clemente’s Sara Kebede collects shoes to donate to Ethiopian runners By Steve Breazeale San Clemente Times
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fter visiting her father’s homeland of Ethiopia as a fourth-grader, San Clemente native Sara Kebede felt a strong connection to the young people living there. The more she engaged with the locals, the more she felt a sense of kinship with them. When she left the African nation, she knew, even at her age, that she would return and help those she encountered. The next step was figuring out a meaningful way to do that. The answer came in the form of something most of us take for granted: Shoes. As a junior cross country runner at San Clemente High, Kebede noticed that her teammates would discard their running shoes after a little wear and tear. “I saw my teammates replacing ‘old’ shoes constantly when they still had many good miles left on them,” Kebede said. “I decided to start collecting those shoes, and my efforts grew from there.” Thus, Shoes for Sheba was born. Since the conception of that initial idea to collect those shoes, Kebede has donated more than 1,500 pairs of running shoes to younger, female Ethiopian runners in hopes that they will continue their training in the rich Ethiopian tradition of distance running. Ethiopia is famous for producing toplevel distance running talent; the problem is that so many of the children are too poor to afford the basic amenities to start on an athletic career path. Kebede noticed how the men’s running teams are usually the ones that receive the most funding, while the women’s teams are more of an
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BOYS AND GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD • As the 2011-2012 track and field season drew closer, senior Herbert Gamboa was not even sure if he was going to compete for the Tritons. Having done a full year of track his junior year, Gamboa was hesitant. He wasn’t sure if he could put in enough time to get to where he wanted to be athletically for the spot. After a season in which he blew past the competition in the 100-meter sprint, he’s happy with the decision he made to stick with it. “I was playing baseball my freshman and sophomore years,” said Gamboa, who
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San Clemente High junior cross country runner Sara Kebede with an Ethiopian Athletic Club that in December benefited from her Shoes for Sheba project. Courtesy photo
afterthought in terms of money invested. That’s why Shoes for Sheba was initially targeted towards helping young girls who do not have the means to purchase a decent pair of running shoes. Because of the recent outpouring of support, Kebede has accepted not just women’s shoes but men’s as well, expanding the scope of the project. Kebede has made two trips to Ethiopia to personally donate the shoes to different
athletic groups and running teams, the most recent taking place in December of 2011. The cross country runner admitted that the hardest part so far has been the distribution process and the red tape created by the Ethiopian government. “How it has worked so far is that I’ve been sending shoes whenever someone I know is heading to Ethiopia, and they will take a bag or two for me,” Kebede said.
was also a standout linebacker for the Tritons’ football team. “I’m glad I didn’t do baseball, and track and field worked out so well.” Gamboa had a career year in the 100 meter, winning the CIF Southern Section Division 1 title and making it all the way to the State Finals, where he finished sixth overall, after posting a time of 10.73 seconds. The 10.73 Gamboa posted at State wasn’t his best race of the year. The memory of the season he’ll carry with him will be the day he set a personal record in the 100 at the OC Championships April 21, when he ran a 10.57. “(The OC Championships) were great. I felt great that whole day, and I set a (personal record),” Gamboa said. Now that his high school career has come to an end, Gamboa will head to the University of Montana on a full academic
scholarship to play football, where he hopes to work his way up through the practice squads and special teams as a freshman and eventually become a starter. Senior discus thrower Quaid Vuncannon captured the CIF Southern Section Division 1 title this season but narrowly missed the cut to throw in the State finals June 2. The top nine throwers in the prelims qualified to move on to the finals, but Vuncannon finished 10th, throwing a distance of 170-08. Four inches separated him from making the finals. “I definitely matured as a person and as a thrower this season,” said Vuncannon, who will attend UCI next fall. “I’m looking forward to competing at UCI next year. I’m excited to see what happens.” BOYS LACROSSE • Editor’s Note: Last week’s edition of the San Clemente Times listed several Triton Lacrosse players who
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“Obviously, this is not the ideal method, and we are currently working on putting a method in place for distribution on a greater scale.” A major road block to Kebede’s cause has been Ethiopia’s sizeable import taxes placed on the donations. Kebede’s father has been working closely with the Ethiopian Athletic Federation in hopes of getting the shipping costs covered and the import tax waived. Kebede said that they are close to reaching an agreement on the waiver. Kebede also got a major assist from Ethiopian running legend Haile Gebrselassie, who accompanied Kebede throughout her December visit. Kebede said Gebrselassie has been instrumental in moving along the distribution process, putting an influential face to her cause. When Kebede last visited Ethiopia, she was honored by the different teams she has been involved with and ran some laps with team members. She also met officials from different regions, who told her of other athletic teams who are in need. The trip in December also prompted Kebede to expand the range of her work to include sports bras. Before she shipped out a large batch of shoes in April, Kebede asked each of her San Clemente High teammates to go out and buy two sports bras to go along with the shipment. Kebede and Shoes for Sheba are showing no signs of slowing down, as the donation boxes keep popping up inside running shoe retail stores around San Clemente. Six different stores proudly display the boxes for their customers to place donations in. For more information, visit www.shoesforsheba.com. SC
were selected to the 2012 All-County Team. Here is a revision of that list along with the selections for the 2012 All-South Coast League first and second teams. Senior midfielder Aaron Self was named a US Lacrosse All-American, first team All-County and first team All-South Coast League. Sophomore attack Peyton Garrett also received All-County honors, being named to the second team, to go along with a first team All-SCL nod. Garrett was also named the South Coast League Offensive Player of the Year. Junior attack Robbie Burns was named second team All-County on attack and first team All-SCL. Rounding out the Tritons’ first team All-SCL representatives was long stick midfield Stone Slims. Earning second-team All-SCL honors were Jay Kassity (attack), David Anthony (defense), Jordan Riggs (midfield) and Thomas Ahola (goalie).
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GROM OF THE WEEK Tai Stratton Age: 15, San Clemente High School Tai Stratton has been getting props from fellow surfers lately who say his recent free sessions have been epic. And it’s no wonder; Tai has been putting in long hours sharpening his skills at T Street and Lasuens, prepping for the upcoming RipCurl Gromsearch and Quiksilver King of the Groms contests. His most recent victory came at the CSF May 5 event in Oceanside where he took the win in Boys U16 along with a fourth place finish in Boys U18. In school, he is a dedicated student with a 3.6 GPA, an accelerated course load and plans to tackle some AP college prep classes next year. As his freshman year comes to a close, he said he’s looking Tai Stratton. Photo by Jack McDaniel forward to spending summer days surfing Lowers, getting ready for school team tryouts and the start of new CSF and WSA contest seasons in the fall. Tai credits his older brother Dylan for introducing him to his new hobby—photography. “I’m really getting into it,” he said. “We’ve been taking mostly beach and lifestyle photos with modern and vintage cameras, film and digital.” He also wants to thank sponsors Midget Smith Surfboards and Hippy Tree for supporting his surfing efforts. Tai is a happy, polite and intelligent kid who knows how lucky he is to be growing up in San Clemente. “I live right next to the beach in a close-knit community with waves, good weather and everything you could ask for,” Tai said. “I can’t think of a better place to be.” —Andrea Swayne
365 Straight Days of Surf
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Teen’s year-long journey comes to an end…Or does it? By Steve Breazeale San Clemente Times
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hen 13-year-old Meg Roh paddled out June 1 at San Clemente State Beach, at the Four Doors surf spot to be exact, she was accomplishing a goal that she had set for herself exactly one year before. When she caught her first wave on that overcast day, it was the 365th day in a row that she had gone out and surfed. Whether it was choppy, raining or glassy, it didn’t matter to Roh, who goes to Ladera Ranch Middle School but surfs for Marco Forster’s team. All she wanted to do was get in the water with her white and pink longboard so she could mark off another day on the calendar she keeps at home. On June 2, the day after her yearly goal came to fruition, one could only expect to find her at the beach surfing with all her friends. “It felt pretty good (to surf the whole year),” Roh said the day after day No. 365. “It feels pretty good to accomplish your goals… I basically wanted to get better at surfing and to practice more.” Practicing every day of the year meant rising at the crack of dawn with her stepdad Sam Hann, her mom Sue and brown lab Kona, heading down to whatever beach they wanted to surf that day and getting in a quick session before school. “There was never a day where I thought she wouldn’t be up for it,” Hann, 52, said. “I would wake her up at 5 a.m. and ask if she wanted to surf. I’d go take a shower and come downstairs and she’d be ready saying ‘Let’s go.’” The group travels by way of a blue 1970s Volkswagen bus that brings to mind
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Meg Roh, 13 gets ready to paddle out at San O, Four Doors the day after achieving her goal of surfing for 365 consecutive days. Photo by Steve Breazeale
Water Temp: 64-68˚F Water visibility and conditions: San Clemente: 10-15’ Poor-Fair; Catalina: 15-20’ Fair Immediate: Small, clean surf prevails on Thursday as South-Southwest swell fades and minor Northwest windswell continues. Surge is light-moderate and visibility is generally poor-fair, keeping diving conditions poor-fair overall. Immediate: Surf size is running knee-waist high (2-3) for most better breaks on Wednesday off a mix of fading Southern Hemi and Northwest windswell energy. Top breaks pull in a few larger peaks around the correct tides. More knee-waist high surf (2-3’) is on offer for Friday. A weak coastal eddy and light Southerly winds prevail in the mornings for fairly clean conditions, picking up out of the West-Southwest in the afternoons. Long range: A better mix of Northwest windswell and minor Southwest swell prevails through the weekend. Size for good exposures is running knee-waist high (23’), with larger sets for top breaks around the more favorable tides. Winds look light/ variable South for the mornings, setting up semi-clean conditions before a Westerly sea-breeze picks up in the afternoons. Stay tuned to Surfline.com for updates.
the old-school days of surfing. Kona keeps watch under the van, her wagging tail sticking out from one side. There were times when the weather was bad, but that was never enough to drive Roh away from the water. Hann recalls several instances where he had to go stand underneath a vacant lifeguard tower in a rain suit so he could keep a watchful eye on Roh.
Roh mentioned a surfer she knows from up north that has 12 years of consecutive surf days under his belt. “I don’t think I’ll make it 12 years,” Roh said. “I want to take a trip soon…I’ve never touched snow before so maybe I’ll take a trip up to the mountains. “ As of June 2 her surfing streak stood at 366 days. SC
Surfers’ Hall Of Fame to Celebrate 15th Year
of the bronze statue of Duke Kahanamoku outside of HSS. The first inductions, and hand and footprint castings, took place inside HSS beginning in 1977. The ceremony moved outdoors four years later when the Duke statue was added. For more information, see www.hsssurf.com/shof. —AS
Florida/San Clemente; 17. Mike Losness, San Clemente; 20. Sunny Garcia, Hawaii/ San Clemente; 30. Gavin Beschen, Hawaii/San Clemente. WOMEN: 6. Bianca Valenti, Mill Valley/Dana Point. Log on to www.sanclementetimes.com for full results. For highlights, see www.budlightlimesurfseries.com.
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Upcoming Events
Bud Light Lime Surf Series Oceanside Invitational, June 1-3, Oceanside, North Jetty
June 9: Doheny Longboard Surfing Association Surfin’ ’60s Contest, Dana Point, Doheny State Beach June 15-17: Surfing America USA Championships, Longboard, SUP and 18+ Shortboard Divisions, Huntington Beach, Pier
Original Waikiki Beach Boy Rabbit Kekai, famed pro surfer Dane Reynolds and long time Huntington Beach High School surf coach Andy Verdone will be inducted into the Surfers’ Hall of Fame at the 15th annual ceremony August 3, 10 a.m. in front of Huntington Surf & Sport at the corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Main in Huntington Beach. Their hand and footprints will join the likes of Laird Hamilton, Andy Irons, Jack O’Neill, Robert August, Bob Hurley, Sean Collins, Kelly Slater, Lisa Andersen, Al Merrick, Shaun Tomson, Rob Machado and many more that are stamped into the concrete at the foot
Local finishers only. Men’s division had a field of 32, Women a field of eight. MEN: 9. Nate Yeomans, San Clemente; 11. Eric Geiselman,
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