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Graduation Special Rite of Passage: Class of 2011 graduates with pomp and circumstance

San Clemente High seniorswill take the fi eld one last time this week. Photo by Pete Proud and courtesy of South Coast Photographic www.sanclementetimes.com Toll Road Fees to City Fêtes Dance SCHS Quarterback Go up by 25 Cents Instructor for 30 Talks about Decision to as of July 1 Years of Service Commit to Utah EYE ON SC/PAGE 3 SC LIVING/PAGE 28 SPORTS/PAGE 36

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO DANA POINT Registered sex offenders could be banned from The Capistrano Unified School District Board of Eye on SC San Juan Capistrano parks, as the City Council News Trustees on June 13 announced Jason Allemann on Tuesday discussed joining a growing list of will take over as principal of Dana Hills High LOCAL NEWS & IN-DEPTH REPORTING Orange County governments enacting the pro- Next School for the upcoming school year. Allemann hibition. The county first banned registered sex has been chosen to fill the position that has offenders from parks—ranging from regional Door been held by Rob Nye since 2006. Nye is leaving campgrounds to Dana Point Harbor—in April. the post to lead the district’s adult education What’s going on in Westminster has moved ahead with the law, our neighboring program and the newly created West View as has Rancho Santa Margarita. Irvine passed towns Academy independent study high school. Prior an ordinance that applies only to sex offend- to Allemann’s four-year stint as principal at ers who committed a crime against a child. Katella High School he served as a middle school Under the county ordinance, violators may be principal, high school vice principal and coun- punished with up to six months in jail and/or selor. He holds a bachelor’s degree in psychol- SCSan a $500 fine. Mayor Sam Allevato, a retired ogy, a master’s in social work and a doctorate Clemente police officer, asked the council to consider the in educational leadership. He received his pupil ordinance, to give authorities another tool, he personnel services and administrative credentials said. The council will have the ordinance on from CSU Long Beach. Alleman and Nye officially the agenda at an upcoming meeting. begin their new assignments July 1.

SAN CLEMENTE’1s T o p 5 H o ttest T o p i cs What’s Up With... Census makes it official. 1 … Toll Road Rate Since 2000, San Clemente added 27.2 percent more people, growing from a city Increases? of 49,936 in 2000 to 63,522 in 2010, accord- ing to data released from the U.S. Census THE LATEST: It will cost more to ride the Bureau. toll roads under the 2012 budgets approved But the figures only tell a part of the this month by the Transportation Corridor story. The city also bases its population Agencies directors. counts on data from California’s Depart- For the first time, a fractional increase ment of Finance, which draws from 2000 was included in FasTrak transactions, as the census data and then makes projections board—including San Clemente Council- each subsequent year until the national man Jim Dahl—increased FasTrak rates 5 census is completed every decade, accord- percent and added 25 cents to cash transac- ing to city spokeswoman Laura Ferguson. tions. By those counts, San Clemente actually The increases apply to both the San Joa- shrunk by 5,241 residents, going from quin Hills Transportation Corridor (73) and the state’s count of 68,763 to the current the Foothill/Eastern Transportation Cor- census numbers of 63,522. ridor. Driving the entire length of the 73, The number of housing units increased between San Juan Capistrano and Newport by 5,313 during the decade from 2000 to Beach, would now cost $5.75 at peak traffic 2010. Additionally, a total of 7.9 percent of times and $5 for FasTrak users. the housing units are vacant as compared The General Plan Advisory Committee will take up talks of North Beach’s triangle site. Photo by Stacie N. Galang Directors also included $18.3 million in to a 6.1 percent vacancy rate in 2000. the 2012 budget to continue the effort to Also, San Clemente is getting a little extend the Foothill south from Oso Road in older. The median age is 39.7 years, up 1.7 3 … More talk about which serves as something of a roadmap for Rancho Santa Margarita to the San Diego years from 2000. the city. Freeway south of San Clemente. The city now boasts slightly more North Beach? “That’s not good planning in my opinion,” Toll road officials said traffic on the 73 males at 50.2 percent of the population to he told the council. dipped slightly in May 2011 compared to females who make up 49.8 percent. The THE LATEST: North Beach returns to Nevertheless, Mayor Lori Donchak asked May 2010. Average weekday transactions breakdown in 2000 was 50.6 percent male the General Plan Advisory Committee the committee to finish its discussion in a for May were 78,882, a 1.4 percent decrease. and 49.4 percent female. for further discussion despite city staff’s “60-minute speed dating sort of way.” That’s also off from peak traffic in 2007, but Notably, 64 percent of residents own recommendation against it. “It’s just kind of a temperature check,” the declines have leveled off, officials said. their homes versus 36 percent who rent, At the City Council’s request, the com- she said. according to the 2010 Census. Also, 45 mittee, known as the GPAC, weighed in WHAT’S NEXT: The increases take effect on percent of residents work in management on the Triangle site at North Beach last WHAT’S NEXT: The City Council wants the July 1. and professional occupations. month. The group spent nearly three advisory committee to finish answering the hours discussing the future of the parking final two questions: What shall occur at the FIND OUT MORE: See more at www.thetoll- WHAT’S NEXT: Ferguson said the city area that forms a triangle and answering triangle site? What are the priorities for revi- roads.com. —Jonathan Volzke can challenge census figures but has no only two of the five proposed questions. talization at North Beach? Where in the list plans to do so. The difference from state Since then, the city’s consultant hired to of the city’s other priorities should the area 2 … More People in and federal counts isn’t enough to make a assist with the GPAC wrote a memo say- lie? The GPAC will convene another meet- significant impact in terms of funding, she ing more planning needs to happen before ing to finish its discussion of North Beach, San Clemente? said. the committee revisits the topic. but the date has not been finalized. Director of Community Development THE LATEST: Residents in San Clemente FIND OUT MORE: Visit www.census.gov to Jim Holloway expressed concern at Tues- FIND OUT MORE: See the latest staff report don’t need the government to tell them find out more about the city’s population. day night’s meeting that the one parcel at the city’s website at www.san-clemente. more people call the city home than 10 —Stacie N. Galang was being singled out rather than viewed org. —SNG years ago, but recent data from the U.S. in the context of the entire General Plan, (Cont. on page 4)

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THE LATEST: Going private may not Calendar always be better when it comes to city operations. Thursday, June 23 The City Council voted 5-0 Tuesday night to approve a plan that would keep SCC Leadership Meeting 9 a.m. San operations of the aquatics center at the un- Clemente Collaborative group meets at the der-construction La Pata-Vista Hermosa Community Resource Center. 119 N. de la Sports Park in-house rather than paying Estrella, 949.547.7260 , www.sanclement- an outside operator. ecollaborative.com. Despite prevailing wisdom that privatiz- ing is less costly, an analysis by city staff Friday, June 24 showed that a publicly run pool operation better fit the city’s budget and philosophy, Dark Friday City offices closed; Residents use the catwalk to Poche Beach. Photo by Stacie N. Galang said Parks Director Sharon Heider to the www.san-clemente.org. plagued beach, according to one resident. City Council Tuesday night. 4 … Work to Clean “Unfortunately, we are back to business Heider said the city received propos- Seniors’ Birthday Celebration 12 p.m. as usual now that the Mayor’s Walk has als from the YMCA and recreation asset Join the Senior Center for a celebration of up Poche Beach? come and gone,” said Paige Foreman, an management company KemperSports, June birthdays with entertainment by Glenn executive board member of the Shore- which was quickly eliminated because its Gillette, pianist. 242 Avenida Del Mar, THE LATEST: The Coastal Commission ap- cliff’s Beach Club. Susan Brodeur, senior costs were higher from the get-go than 949.498.3322. proved the permit for work at Poche Beach, civil engineer with OC Parks, said the the city’s. kicking off the first of many required Coastal Commission’s approval allows her After the analysis, Heider eventually Morning Bird Walk 8 a.m.-10 a.m. The approvals to allow the $3 million water agency to conduct outlet maintenance. ruled out the YMCA because its board is Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy hosts a treatment system to bypass an outlet pond She said the San Diego Regional Water drawn from all over Orange County and bird walk; bring binoculars and bird guides. and feed directly into the ocean. Board has not yet given a time when it would not be focused on San Clemente. Cost: adults $10, kids $5. Call for info and The ultra violet filtration system installed expects to make its decision. The YMCA would also start another directions, 949.489.9778, www.theconser- in 2009 had been designed to bypass the The Army Corps of Engineers is recreational swim team taking more pool vancy.org. pond, but the commission balked, requiring expected to post its 30-day public notice time, and would make its programs a the water to filter through the pond first this week. The federal agency would issue priority. Membership Orientation & Ambas- and releasing to the ocean naturally. But or deny a permit after the notice period, The staff report said a city-run program sador’s Council Meetings 12 p.m., 1 p.m. pollution continued, and Poche Beach once according to Brodeur. can “more effectively and efficiently San Clemente Chamber meets at Round again earned the No. 5 spot on Heal the Brodeur said aside from possible plan the aquatics programming in San Table Pizza. 612 Camino De Los Mares, Bay’s Beach Bummer List. flooding at high tide at night, she did not Clemente.” 949.492.1131, www.scchamber.com. Orange County, which oversees Poche, believe the catwalk at Poche Beach has has conducted testing to take to the agen- been flooded. She said OC Parks has a WHAT’S NEXT: The city estimated the Monday, June 27 cies to show the treatment system is in fact camera near the access and she has seen total operational costs at $495,155 and working, but needs the permitting agencies it clear for use. revenue at $341,598 for the six months of Mom Business Associates 12 p.m. Sup- to give the green light. operation in fiscal 2012, according to the port and education group for mom business The Coastal Commission’s permit for WHAT’S NEXT: For its part, the city is staff report. owners at Lavender Lounge Tea Company. outlet maintenance was approved June 15 working with the county to schedule 104 N. El Camino Real Suite B, 760-MOM- with conditions, including the approval of meetings at Poche Beach with key players FIND OUT MORE: See the staff report at 2359, www.mombusinessassociates.com. the San Diego Regional Water Board and to educate them on the outlet manage- www.san-clemente.org. —SNG the Army Corps of Engineers. ment permit, said Assistant City Engineer Sunshine Art Camp San Clemente Art Meanwhile, the catwalk—and main Tom Bonigut. Supply hosts art camps for kids ages 5-8 (9 access to Poche—has been underwater Have a story idea or topic you would like to a.m.-12 p.m.) and ages 9-12 (2 p.m.-5 p.m.). since June 14, three days after Mayor Lori FIND OUT MORE: Visit www.sanclement- read about? Send your suggestions to Projects are themed around 20th century Donchak hosted her walk at the pollution- etimes.com for more updates. —SNG [email protected]. modern masters like Picasso, Matisse and Chagall. 1531 N. El Camino Real, San Clem- ente, 949.369.6603, www.scartsupply.com. • Must See TV: Mayor Lori Donchak’s Walk downtown Fun on the Run 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. in May has been immortal- After-school traveling activity program meets NOTES Monday through Friday at various times and ized in a video that can be seen on the city’s website. locations. www.san-clemente.org. The 10-minute show called “Celebrate Downtown” fea- tures Downtown Business Association Michael Kaupp Thursday, June 30 as a co-host with Donchak. The video can also be seen twice daily on the local cable access channel. To view it Dementia Lecture 8 a.m.-10 a.m. The online, visit http://san-clemente.org/videos/ShowVideo. public is invited to a free informative lecture aspx?VideoID=263. • City Recognitions: Joe and Mary at the San Clemente Villas titled “Validating Anna Anderson were recognized for their years of community service and civic partici- the Older Person With Dementia.” RSVP. pation at the City Council meeting Tuesday night. The former city councilman and his 660 Camino De Los Mares, 949.289.1534, wife were named to the city’s Wall of Recognition and were handed their plaque from www.SanClementeVillas.com Donchak. • Latest Updates: Sydney Adams earned recognition at the same council meeting Tuesday “for her commitment to update the council and citizens of San Clem- Fiesta Meeting 4 p.m. San Clemente ente on campus activities at San Clemente High.” The high school junior has regularly Chamber of Commerce meeting at OC apprised City Council members of her school’s goings-on. In giving Adams her certifi- Joe and Mary Anna Anderson accept their plaque from Tavern. 2369 S. El Camino Real, 949.492.1131, cate, Donchak noted the student showed such poise when making her presentations. Mayor Lori Donchak. Photo by Stacie N. Galang www.scchamber.com.

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around on an embankment near a street, anyone and was too scared to look outside asked them to leave, and they refused. a citizen worried that they’d hit a car and to see who did it. called the police. SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES TRAFFIC STOP Avenida Palizada/Marquita, 500 Block (7:03 SC DRUNK IN PUBLIC Avenida Palizada/Ola Vista, 200 Block p.m.) A concerned business owner called Pasadena Court/Avenida Monterey, 600 (1:41 a.m.) Deputies took a 23-year-old authorities when he found out there was Block (6:53 p.m.) A 17-year-old girl sat at man, who is on probation, into custody after a group of eight to nine people behind his Sheriff’s a table on the pier with several beers and searching through his vehicle. business dealing drugs. talked to herself. Saturday, June 18 DISTURBANCE DISTURBANCE Torrenterra/Llano Street, 2800 Block (5:53 Blotter Legendario/Diamante (4:47 p.m.) A man SUSPICIOUS PERSON IN VEHICLE p.m.) A woman called 911 claiming that explained to authorities that he crossed Camino Mira Costa/Avenida Las Palmas, her daughter-in-law had assaulted her only paths with a female and her dog and con- 400 Block (10:43 p.m.) A 29-year-old man minutes before the phone call. The line then fronted her after having an altercation with learning to drive was arrested after he went dead, and the 911 operator attempted Complied by Kylie Corbett her Rottweiler early last week. He became circled the parking lot of a wine store for to call back, but was directed straight to threatened by the woman after she started hours. voicemail. All information below is obtained from the following him and asking where he lives. Orange County Sheriff’s Department Web site BATTERY REPORT TRAFFIC HAZARD (www.ocsd.org) and reflects data available from UNKNOWN TROUBLE La Esperanza/Calle Cortez, 100 Block (8:04 Avenida Cabrillo/Calle Seville (4:31 p.m.) Avenida Granada, 200 Block (1:27 p.m.) After seeing teenagers use a table as a bike calls placed from the field by the responding p.m.) A referee claimed that he was slapped A woman standing by the pier yelled for on the hand at work today. ramp in the middle of the street, a driver officer(s). An arrest doesn’t represent guilt. The help as she flagged down a person in an decided to contact authorities because it was items below are just a sampling of the entries unknown vehicle. FOLLOW UP REPORT blocking traffic. listed on the OCSD Web site. La Esperanza/Calle Cortez, 100 Block (1:28 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES p.m.) When a man found out his car had SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Tuesday, June 21 El Camino Real/Avenida Santa Margarita, been towed, he called authorities wanting Via Merluza/Corte Calamar, 2400 Block 100 Block (1:24 p.m.) Authorities arrested to explain the pistol in his car. (2:54 p.m.) A person in a purple hat was DISTURBANCE-MUSIC OR PARTY a 16-year-old female who appeared to be seen in a parking lot drinking alcohol and El Portal/Chiquita, 100 Block (2 a.m.) A under the influence, after she wandered PETTY THEFT REPORT looking into cars. group of people were gathered in a known from door to door, asking for an unknown Calle Colina, 1500 Block (10:15 a.m.) A gang-injunction area, making loud noises, person. citizen left his personal belongings on the SUSPCIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES but ran away before the deputies arrived. beach by accident and later called au- Avenida Pico/Avenida Estacion (12:37 p.m.) DEFRAUDING AN INNKEEPER thorities when he saw the items for sale on A coffee shop employee called the police SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Avenida San Luis Rey/Avenida Calafia, Craigslist. after seeing the same person return and Avenida Pico, 700 Block (2:29 p.m.) A man 2600 Block (11:09 a.m.) A woman left a continue to loiter. walking a hot pink bike was seen in front of hotel on foot without paying. She did leave Friday, June 17 the high school screaming and yelling. behind her necklace and identification. DISTURBANCE-AUTO INVOLVED DISTURBANCE Avenida Pico/Avenida Presidio (12:25 p.m.) MUNICIPLE CODE VIOLATIONS ABANDONED VEHICLE South El Camino Real/Calle Del Comercio Three teenagers began throwing school- Camino Mira Costa/Camino de Estrella Boca de La Playa/Calle Descheca, 100 Block (11:39 p.m.) A woman was talking to her books and papers out the window of a ve- (12:19 p.m.) A 40-year-old man had three (10:46 a.m.) A resident called deputies af- husband on the phone when she heard him hicle as they exited the school’s parking lot. trash bags of recyclables and continued to ter finding out about an abandoned Jet Ski get into a physical dispute with another steal more until deputies found him. in an alleyway behind a club. The person man. The husband’s location was obtained OPEN DOOR also mentioned that people were coming from the GPS on his cell. Calle Frontera/Calle Embocadura, 700 Block ABANDONED VEHICLE and taking parts off of it. (10:25 a.m.) A community member noticed Calle la Veta/Calle Guaymas (11:35 a.m.) A MISSING ADULT that a neighbor’s front door was open, but citizen told authorities a car with paper plates SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Avenida Vista Montana/Calle Pastadero, no one was home. Deputies arrived to the inside has been parked in the same place for Avenida Del Presidente/Avenida San Luis 1200 Block (10:42 p.m.) A husband called house to check it out, but found nothing out several years. Rey, 3100 Block (7:39 a.m.) Nervous authorities to let them know his 35-year-old of the ordinary. parents became worried for their children’s wife was missing but believed that she is DISTURBANCE-MUSIC OR PARTY safety when a homeless man wearing a not at risk. SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES El Portal/Chiquita, 100 Block (2 a.m.) A coonskin hat blocked the sidewalk. The Monterey Lane/Avenida Del Mar, 100 Block group of people were gathered in a known man continued to go through his belong- DISTURBANCE (1:47 a.m.) A neighbor began to hear a gang-injunction area, making loud noises but ings, forcing the children to go out of their Via Solona/Calle Sarmentoso (9:59 p.m.) man banging on someone’s screen door and ran away before the deputies arrived. way to continue on to school. After seeing kids run, yell, and throw quickly contacted authorities. The neighbor things at vehicles speeding up and down also told authorities that the man was in his Monday, June 20 Sunday, June 19 the street, a worried citizen decided to call underwear. The man later returned to his authorities. room. WELFARE CHECK 911 HANG UP Avenida Fuentes/Avenida Espada, 2100 Avenida San Gabriel, 2200 Block (2:38 SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE WELFARE CHECK Block (9:13 p.m.) A woman from the East p.m.) After hearing gunshots and scream- Calle Amanecer/Calle Recodo, 1000 Block Costero Magestuoso, 2500 Block (12:27 a.m.) Coast called deputies about a friend she be- ing from a surrounding apartment, a neigh- (9:07 p.m.) A business owner called to A concerned friend called authorities, and lieves has no money and is starving to death. bor called authorities from a payphone. report suspicious mini vans circling the asked them to check on a close friend whose Deputies went to the friend’s house, but she When deputies arrived at the apartment, a parking lot, paying particular interest husband had been arrested by the FBI. No refused to let them in, and instead talked to male was arrested for a bench warrant but to a snowmobile outside a neighboring one could reach her, including family mem- them through her security door. She stated authorities found no evidence of a gunshot. business. The owner requested increased bers, she was not answering her cell and her that she has back problems but is able to patrolling of the area for the evening. house phone had been disconnected. Both care for herself. VANDALISM IN PROGRESS the family members and friend considered Avenida San Luis Rey/Calle Del Comercio, TRESPASSING this to be unusual for her. TRAFFIC HAZARD 2700 Block (2:27 a.m.) A homeowner Plaza Estival, 300 Block (7:38 p.m.) Five Camino de Los Mares/Calle Nuevo (6:42 heard glass breaking and found one of teenagers were playing basketball in a com- p.m.) After watching teenagers throw rocks their windows broken. The caller didn’t see plex that they don’t live in. The landlord

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from the California Garden Clubs, Inc., News Bites Compiled by Stacie N. Galang the parent organi- zation of the San P r o p s , R ecognitions and Morsels of I n f o Clemente Garden Club. She went on to Donation Boosts Boys & Girls Club Club. Last year, more than 144 golfers par- win the regional con- ticipated, playing 18 holes of golf, chowing test before advanc- down on chicken and hamburgers for lunch ing to the national and availing themselves of the opportunity competition with her to win a hole-in-one car sponsored by Allen essay, “The Environ- Cadillac. Golfers could also receive a mas- ment – Our Personal sage by Burke Williams while on the course Dan Yeilding and Ramona Maney give Sherry Wild, Dani Ethington. Courtesy Responsibility.” The and win prizes for closest to the pin and center, her $10,000 check. Courtesy photo photo national organization longest drive. Last year, more than 4,200 is composed of 50 golf balls dropped out of the helicopter and Century 21 O.M.A. has issued a $10,000 state garden clubs plus the National Capital three winners took home a total of $3,000. check to sellers as a way to increase the ac- Area club and includes 6,218 member garden This year’s fundraiser includes the features tivity and attention to their properties. The clubs and 198,595 members. Her award in- of last year’s followed by a cocktail recep- 10K program, started by owners Ramona cludes a $1,000 college scholarship. Since her tion, entertainment by a steel drum band Maney and Dan Yeilding, is a drawing that freshman year, Ethington has been a regular and black jack for raffle prizes like a 42-inch provides a 1-in-44 chance of winning the junior gardener volunteer with the San Cle- Lisa Newell of Newell Insurance Agency stands with $10,000 prize to agents who sold a desig- mente Garden Club where she has helped to Kent Campbell, executive director of the Boys & Girls flat screen television and a set of golf Club, and student participants. Courtesy photo clubs. The day culminates with a catered nated 10K listing. Wild was the last agent establish and plant the gardens at Concordia banquet honoring a former SCHS Triton selected as part of the reverse drawing. The Elementary and participated in annual garden u Boys & Girls Club of the South Coast Area football player. This year’s honoree is Dylan agency plans to hold an 11th drawing. club outreach events such as GardenFest, in San Clemente receives a $500 donation Newman, a 1994 graduate who also played Character Counts and Earth Day plantings at from Lisa Newell, Farmers Insurance Agency football for the U.S. Air Force Academy and Yucky Ducky Team Finishes San Clemente State Beach. She is also a mem- owner in San Clemente, as part of Farmers now serves as a major in the Air Force. Mud Run in Fashion ber of the Environmental Club of SCHS. Community Sponsorship program. Newell The donation to participate is $150 or made the donation last month. $30 to attend the banquet only. The event Guild Raises Nearly $50K to is open to the public. The evening also Support OC AIDS Services Republican Women Give Out features a live and silent auction with more Scholarships to Three than 60 baskets, sporting event tickets, unrestricted airline tickets and restaurants certificates.A ll proceeds directly benefit the SCHS Football team. For more informa- tion, visit sctritonsgotgolf.com or call Patrick Knauf at 949.201.5823.

Brownie Troop Cleans North Beach, Collects Trash

From left, Nichole Hines, Brad Kerr, Anja Hines, Claire Sussex, Sheri Sussex, and Warren Sussex of Team Yucky Ducky finished the Mud Run.Courtesy photo Bill And Gaby Eborall of San Clemente attended The Friends of Dorothy Guild Spring on the Runway Fashion u Started by Anja Hines, Claire Sussex Show. Photo by Doug Gifford Thomas Cook, Cara Cabodi and Megan Conlon and Warren Sussex, Team Yucky Ducky of received the San Clemente Area Republican Women Club’s 2011 scholarships. Courtesy photo San Clemente finished its 10th MudR un at u The Irvine-based Friends of Dorothy Guild Camp Pendleton. This year, the team also of AIDS Services Foundation Orange County u Three San Clemente High School seniors included Nichole Hines and Brad Kerr. All raised $46,500 during its May 25 Rave II were awarded $1,000 June 8 at the monthly team members and their ducks survived the – Spring on the Runway Fashion Show. The meeting of the San Clemente Area Republican 10K race and obstacle course. They were show presented 42 items that included fantasy Women. The club’s 2011 scholarship winners encouraged by Marines at the mud pit crawl gowns and cocktail dresses from Los Angeles were Cara Cabodi, Megan Conlon and Thomas yelling, “Leave no Duck Behind.” “The ducks designer Clay Sadler, men’s wear from Brooks Cook. The scholarships come with “no strings came in really handy for the lake crossing,” Brothers South Coast Plaza, leather from West Brownie Troop 2051 recently cleaned up North said Claire Sussex. “(We) picked up our feet Coast Leather of San Francisco and the always attached,” according to Chalone Warman, club Beach. Courtesy photo vice president because, “we wouldn’t be good and just floated across on the ducks.T he popular fashion show finale—underwear by Republicans if we presumed to know more u San Clemente’s Brownie Troop 2051, ducks will return next year.” Freedom Reigns. The organization raised funds than you do about how to best spend your led by Desiree Nelson, recently conducted to support the foundation’s programs, includ- own money.” At the SCHS Senior Awards on a cleanup at North Beach. The Brownies SCHS Junior Wins $1,000 ing client assistance, community outreach June 1, the students received a copy of Letters received a safety briefing prior to dividing Scholarship for Essay and education. Bill and Gaby Eborall of San to a Young Conservative by Dinesh D’Souza into three groups and walking the beach in a Clemente attended this year’s fashion show for as well as a political button stating, “Is it 2012 line to comb the top area of sand along the u San Clemente High junior Dani Ething- the first time and had a great time, according yet?” All three scholarship winners will be at- shoreline. The troop finished their cleanup ton was named this year’s National Garden to a press release from the event. tending a four-year university in the fall. by collecting several bags of trash. Club’s high school essay contest winner. Ethington, 17, competed and won first place SCHS Football Hosts Golf Realtor Wins $10,000 Fundraiser at Talega Course u Sherry Wild of Luxre Realty received Have something interesting for the community? u The San Clemente High School Football $10,000 June 16 from San Clemente’s Cen- Tell us about awards, events, happenings, accomplishments and more. Program is holding its annual Hall of Fame Golf tury 21 O.M.A. as part of the agency’s 10K Forward a picture along, too! We’ll put your submissions into “News Bites.” Tournament Fundraiser June 24 at Talega Golf program. Wild’s prize marks the 10th time Send your information to [email protected].

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The addition of too much corn syrup will forced “Dolly Parton” domes. By the way, 8% Mike Fitzsimmons, San Clemente over-carbonate the beer and cause the these domes can be entered by humans After reading about San Clemente’s new bottles to explode. During that summer while the plant is in operation. Don’t forget to have fun along the way. Left Coast Beer Brewing Company and the a series of small explosions occurred The tsunami threat is not from the San Clemente Beer Festival, I was reminded 0% throughout the town. Everyone kept quiet spent fuel that is inside the dome, and of something that happened in the small so as not to get in trouble with the law. then inside the pressure vessel. It is Find what makes you happy. town of San Clemente about 60 years ago. The amateur brewers would carefully the spent fuel stored in open-air ponds 15% In the early 1950s the price of beer went approach their closed garages, but after outside the domes. Place the blame where up. Consequently many local residents All of the above. hearing the exploding bottles and flying it lies—with the federal government, decided to brew their own. Sometimes with glass they decided it was not a good idea Congress, the Senate and specifically Sen. 78% disastrous results. to open their garage doors for a while. I Harry Reid. For years, after the law was My father and a few neighbors used an Make sure to sound off on the “SC Times Poll was 7 years old and was expressly forbid- passed by Congress and signed by the of the Week” at www.sanclementetimes.com. old garage behind one of the original Ole den from going anywhere near my father’s president, the federal government has Bookmark San Clemente Times today! Hanson homes on Cadiz Street as their exploding brewery. It took several weeks demanded that utilities—who generate The SC Times Online Reader Polls are not scientific and do not brewery. Other novice brewers used their reflect the opinion of theSC Times. before the explosions stopped. When they electrical energy from nuclear generating garages or other inconspicuous places to opened the garage doors they were over- stations—collect from the users of that concoct their home brew. Correction: Because not all the informa- whelmed by the smell of stale beer and energy a surcharge on their electric bills. After collecting as many beer bottles as tion was provided, a News Bite on Vista Del the devastation done by the flying glass. This to pay for the future construction, possible they began the process of boiling Mar Middle School’s Mako Pride Awards on It took quite a while to clean up the mess. temporary off-site storage of spent fuel and fermentation. Very few had any experi- page 10 of the June 6 issue needs clarification. After that, many gave up brewing and paid and ultimately its reprocessing for use ence brewing beer, so it was a trial-and-error In all, 49 students were awarded medals for the higher prices for beer at the liquor again in a nuclear reactor. process. Having discussed the process with completing more than 20 hours of community store. I guess if those early beer brewers Storage on site at a generating station others in town, my father and his friend and school service. Students received medals had been successful, we might still have a was to be temporary, only after annual for one, two and three years of service. The Eric gathered the ingredients and mixed up locally brewed beer called “San Clemente refueling of the reactor and never for photo shown represented only 12 of the bronze their home brew. Everything initially went Blast.” more than a few months. The money medal recipients. as planned. Very shortly they had a whole has been, and is being, collected from all garage lined with full beer bottles. Reality Check, pressure electric energy customers in California, mentalists pushed for this as their absolute It was a hot summer so the temperature and in all other states with nuclear power. first priority, the benefits to everyone in San in the garages got very warm. This, along Needed for SONGS Federal studies were made, a site selected Clemente would come in months, not years. John T. Tengdin, San Clemente that was far away from ground water or Arguments for and against San Onofre, or It’s time for a reality check—not wild, seismic zones, test tunnels were bored. nuclear power in general, need to take a back YOU’RE INVITED! irrelevant statements that are intended All was ready for final congressional seat until this hazardous material is quickly to inflame, not inform. The redundant approval for the Yucca Mountain site in removed from the site. We all should join in statements by the “greenies” at Tuesday Nevada when Harry Reid intervened and a common focused effort to make this San night’s City Council meeting, their broad persuaded his then Democrat-controlled Clemente’s first priority for changes at San generalizations, must be challenged. They Senate to kill the bill—to kill Yucca Moun- Onofre. We need to push our senators and want to shut down San Onofre now. Why? tain as a permanent storage site. our representative for action. This is not a 8 a.m. Because it’s creating so much hazardous But he no longer has a majority, and budget issue. The money is already in an Friday, July 15 nuclear waste fuel every hour, and it’s in spent fuel still resides at every one of the escrowed account. It’s policy that Congress the tsunami zone. nuclear generating stations in the country. can make. Spent fuel goes to temporary stor- at Café Calypso But they left out an important detail— The immediate issue for San Clemente is age at Yucca Mountain now. this creation (heat generation) is taking the tsunami threat, and it is there whether place inside the pressure vessel where, Please join us the first and third or not the plant is shut down. It needs to To submit a letter to the editor for possible inclusion in the in adjacent sealed tubes, water is super paper, e-mail us at [email protected] or send Friday of every month for our be moved from its ocean-front lot, and the heated. That water then is pumped to the it to 34932 Calle del Sol, Suite B, Capistrano Beach, CA open community forum. ideal spot for a better temporary storage 92624. San Clemente Times reserves the right to edit reader- steam generator to create steam for the is Yucca Mountain. And if all the environ- submitted letters for length and is not responsible for the turbine-generator, then pumped back into claims made or the information written by the writers.

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GETTING Go.See.Do Casa Romantica’s Gone Fishin’ OUT The multi-dimensional exhibition Gone Fishin’ opens Sunday, June 26 at Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens and explores the cultural importance YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER and history of fishing in Southern California. Live music, refreshments and kids’ activities are planned for the opening from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The event will include a welcome by Don Hansen of Dana Wharf Sportfishing, Mike Farrior and Bob De- Nault of the Catalina Island Tuna Club and iconic San Clemente fisherman Kenny Nielsen. “Fishing has been my life, and I cannot wait to share my story and the story of fishing in Southern California with the community,” Nielsen said. The exhibition is presented as part of the Casa’s annual summertime “Coast Culture” program- ming and includes a multifaceted display on fishing and its contribution to the region’s lifestyle and culture—from big-game and commercial fishing to pleasure fishing, marine conservation and sustainability. Visitors will see for the first SCSan time an array of historic photographs that capture the early days of fishing, including boats leaving from the San Clemente Clemente Pier. A collection of Acjachemen American Indian artifacts and vintage fishing memorabilia will also be on display. Casa Romantica will also host a series of evening presentations and lunch-time brown bag lunches to complement Gone Fishin’. The first is slated for June 29 at 7 p.m. For more information, visit www.casaromantica.org or call 949.498.2139.

AustraliaN Wine Tasting 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. San San Clemente Community Market Lecture Clemente Wine Company welcomes Tik Tok Winery. Series 5 p.m. Pamm Larry, food activist, visits The Coop Tasting fee is $15 for seven wines with cheese, crackers to give an update on a proposed California Ballot Initiative The List and chocolate. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, to require labeling of genetically modified organisms in 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com. food. 1506 Calle Valle, San Clemente, 949.682.3002, www. A day-by-day guide to what’s happening in and sanclementemarket.com. around town this week. Compiled by Tawnee Prazak Movies in the Park: Despicable Me 8 p.m. The city of Dana Point presents a free showing of Despicable Music Under the Stars Summer Concert Rod Frias 5:30 p.m. Live Me at Lantern Bay Park. 25111 Park Lantern Road, Series 6:30 p.m. Mission San Juan Capistrano kicks thursday entertainment at Irons in the Dana Point, 949.248.3530, www.danapoint.org. off its annual concert series with a performance by The Fire. 150 E. Avenida Magdalena, Derek Bordeaux Group (Motown, Soul and R&B). Tickets 23 San Clemente, 949.542.3900, Dana Point Concours start at $28. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, www.beachfire.com. d’ Elegance 12 p.m.-8 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com. p.m. Weekend-long annual Willie K 8 p.m. Concert at The Coach House. Tickets celebration of automotive Live Music Cruise 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Dana Wharf’s $15. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, elegance with private car Saturday music cruise. Bar onboard. $19. 34675 Golden 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com. collections on display, art, Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com auctions and much more at St. Regis Monarch Beach Satin Blues 7 p.m.–11 p.m. Live music at The Cellar. Resort. General admission $30. Weekend hours extend- Great American Backyard Campout Join OC 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, ed. 1 Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point, 800.839.7520, Parks, REI and thousands of campers for a family event at www.thecellarsite.com. www.danapointconcours.org. Caspers Wilderness Park. Reserve online. $5 per vehicle. 33401 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.923.2207, Blue Largo 7:30 p.m.–11 p.m. Live music at Iva Lee’s. Entropy 9 p.m. Live music and Aloha Friday at Beach- www.orangecountyparks.reserveamerica.com. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2855, Fire; dress “island style” for specials. 204 Avenida Del www.ivalees.com. Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com. Country Western Classics 8 p.m. Live country music at Agostino’s. Tickets $15. 34700 Coast Hwy., Capist- Morning Bird Walk 8 Kimo West Slack Key Concert 8 p.m.-10 p.m. rano Beach, 949.661.8266, www.agostinosbythesea.com. friday a.m.-10 a.m. The Donna O’Neill Concert at Hulaville. Tickets $5. 2720 Camino Capistrano, Land Conservancy hosts a bird San Clemente, 949.369.1905, www.hulavillecafe.com. Funniest Housewives Of Orange County 8 24 walk. Adults $10, kids $5. Call for p.m. Comedy show and male dancers at The Coach House. info and directions, 949.489.9778, $20. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, www.theconservancy.org. 2nd Annual Dana 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com. saturday Point Lobster Fest 4 Britney Spears 7:30 p.m. The hit star performs at the p.m.-9 p.m. Monarch Beach Honda Center with special guests Nicki Minaj, Jessie and 25 Sunrise Rotary Club’s Lobster Local Sunday Sessions the Toy Boys and Nervo. Tickets start at $30.50. 2695 E. Fest with an all-you-can-eat sunday 6 p.m. Night of local musicians Katella, Anaheim, 714.704.2500, www.hondacenter.com. buffet benefiting local charities performing at Cabrillo Play- at Doheny State Beach. $75. 25300 Dana Point Harbor 26 house, featuring Brieann Glass, South Coast Singers in Concert 7:30 p.m. Con- Drive, Dana Point, www.danapointlobsterfest.org. Anthony Small and Jeff Winn cert featuring music of American composers at the InSpirit and Ron Zambrano. Suggested Center. Tickets $18 advance, $20 door. Additional show 10th Annual Paint San Clemente Art donation of $5. 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente, on June 25 in Laguna Woods. 25782 Obrero Drive, Unit D, Show and Gala 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Art show and 949.492.0465, www.cabrilloplayhouse.org Mission Viejo, 949-613-7840, www.southcoastsingers.org. sale at the Community Center with work by the artists who entered the weeklong event until 4 p.m. At 6 p.m. San Clemente Farmers Market 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Common Sense 8 p.m. Reggae concert at The Coach Saturday the awards gala begins. 100 N. Calle Seville, Fresh produce, flowers and more every Sunday along House, also featuring John Sotter, Worm And The Night 949.369.0260, www.scartgallery.com. Avenida Del Mar. Rain or shine. Crawlers, Motavation. $15. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San (Cont. on page 14) Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com. Wine Tasting 1 p.m.-8 p.m. DaVine Food & Wine hosts wine tastings every Friday, Saturday and Sunday THIS WEEK’S WEATHER 6.26 Mostly Cloudy H: 74° L: 61° Rising Nick Terrafranca 8 p.m. Live music featuring their hand-selected wines paired with cheese. 6.23 Partly Cloudy H: 75° L: 61° 6.27 Partly Cloudy H: 75° L: 61° at Wind & Sea. 34699 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, Cost $15-$18. 34673 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 6.24 Mostly Cloudy H: 73° L: 59° 6.28 Sunny H: 75° L: 63° 949.496.6500, www.windandsearestaurants.com. 949.493.4044, www.davine-wine.com. 6.25 Mostly Cloudy H: 71° L: 59° 6.29 Sunny H: 73° L: 62°

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GETTING OUT (Cont. from page 12) Summer Concerts in the Park 4:30 p.m.-6 p.m. SC Times Restaurant Spotlight By Cory Saul The city of Dana Point presents its annual free concert series at Heritage Park. Tonight is Bella Donna, a Tribute to Stevie Nicks & Fleetwood Mac. 34400 Old Golden Barth’s Lantern, Dana Point, 949.248.3530, www.danapoint.org. 27221 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano CA 92675, 949.388.4978, www.mybarths.com Ashun 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Live music at Wind & Sea. 34699 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.6500, Best known for: Scratch-made continental cuisine www.windandsearestaurants.com. Most Popular item: Original schnitzel When Rene and Sonja Barth decided to move their family from Germany Midnight Ride 2:30 p.m. Live music at Swallow’s Inn. to America, they knew they would have to open an eatery. “We owned a 31786 Camino Capistrano, 949.493.3188, restaurant there, too,” said Rene Barth. “Much bigger, many more employ- www.swallowsinn.com. ees. But we wanted to make something smaller and more like home.” The criteria behind Barth’s were simple. First, everything needed to be fresh Kids’ Fishing 12 p.m. Free fishing clinic on the dock Crispy schnitzel sandwich. Courtesy photo to account for Sonja Barth’s allergy to preservatives. From soup stock followed by a half-day fishing trip for kids hosted by Dana to sauerkraut to sausage, the Barths decided homemade dishes were their top priority. The new restaurant would also Wharf every Sunday. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, have a menu that paid homage to their heritage. “We want to make the food that our mothers and grandmothers taught 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com. us to make,” said Sonja Barth. The restaurant has been open less than two weeks, but the husband and wife team have already had return customers. “We have a lot of fun with them,” said Rene Barth, who can frequently be found truant Corey Leal 9 p.m. Live music at BeachFire. No cover. from his kitchen station, socializing with and amusing his customers. If friendly service and quality food weren’t enough, 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, Barth’s boasts economical prices and an extensive offering of the family’s favorite German beers. www.beachfire.com. Price Range: $1-$17 Payment: Cash, credit Reservations: Not needed Hours: Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 5 p.m.-10 p.m., closed Sunday WaterWorks: Soak Up monday the Science 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Go to www.sanclementetimes.com and under “Getting Out” share your thoughts about this week’s restaurant. Exhibition on the world of water at the Discovery Science Center. 27 Adults $12.95, kids $9.95. Open Sunshine Art Camp San Clemente Art Supply hosts Benny / Flamenco Guitar 7 p.m.–11 p.m. Live daily. 2500 N. Main Street, Santa art camps for kids ages 5-8 (9 a.m.-12 p.m.) and ages 9-12 music at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, Ana, 714.542.2823, www.discoverycube.org. (2 p.m.-5 p.m.). Projects are themed around 20th century 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com. modern masters like Picasso, Matisse, Dali and Chagall. Tequila Tasting Dinner 6 p.m. Salt Creek Grille 1531 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.369.6603, The History of presents a special three-course dinner with paired drinks. www.scartsupply.com. wednesday Sport Fishing and Cost $25 each. Call for reservations. 32802 Pacific Coast the Catalina Is- Hwy., Dana Point, 949-661-7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com. 29 land Tuna Club Cheryl Silverstein 7 p.m. Special guests Mike Comedy Show 9:30 p.m. Comedians get some laughs tuesday 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Live vocalist at Farrior and Bob DeNault at Hennessey’s every Monday night. Free. 34111 La Plaza, Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, at Casa Romantica in conjunction with the new “Gone Fish- Dana Point, 949.488.0121, www.hennesseystavern.com. 28 Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www. in’” exhibit. General admission $7. 415 Avenida Granada, renaissance-danapoint.com. San Clemente, 949.498.2139, wwwcasaromantica.org. Jamie Arroyo Soccer Academy 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Award-winning summer break soccer camp runs today Two-for-One at the Wharf Dana Wharf has Rihanna With Special Guests 7:30 p.m. The through June 29 for ages 6-15 at Liberty Park in San Clem- half price on all fishing trips. 34675 Golden Lantern, hit star performs at the Honda Center with special guests ente. Cost $100. 949.291.2678, www.jasocceracademy.com. Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com Cee Lo Green and J. Cole. Tickets start at $23.75. 2695 E. Katella, Anaheim, 714.704.2500, www.hondacenter.com. ON STAGE Art Alexakis of Everclear Brings Summer Series: Cheese & Wine Pairing Class 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. San Clemente Wine Company Acoustic Set to The Coach House hosts an event featuring Starr Cornwall, cheesemonger, and Eric Reichenbach, wine sommelier, to explore the or Art Alexakis, charismatic frontman and provides much more interaction with the wines and cheeses of California. $35 for five wines, chees- and driving force behind the multi-plati- audience than when I play with Everclear. Un- es and materials. Reservations required. 212 1/2 Avenida F num powerhouse Everclear, there’s truly like most performers, I look forward to being Del Mar, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com. no debate about evolution. If you’re not grow- heckled … I will enthusiastically heckle back. Dana Point Historical Society Annual ing and changing and getting creative with What has influenced your evolving musi- BBQ your classic songs over time, he says, “then cal style over the years? Did your daughters 6 p.m. The DPHS presents its annual barbecue at you’re not a band, you’ve become a jukebox.” play a significant role as many kids do with Doheny State Park featuring lots of food, socializing, a And every so often, to remind oneself that their musician parents? I think living life has scholarship award ceremony and much more festivities. making music is still the invigorating joy it’s been the main thing to influence me in my Cost $20-$25. 949.248.8121, www.danapoint.org. always been, it’s a great idea to take a look writing ... and both of my daughters are a part Andrew Corradini back at the music writer’s classic songs, as of that for sure ... I think learning and growing 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Acoustic music at Alexakis does on Everclear’s 429 Records and learning how to express my experiences Salt Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, debut, In A Different Light. as well as constantly trying to improve my 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com. We caught up with Alexakis on his craft as a songwriter has helped me. Hart & Soul thoughts about the upcoming show. What’s next with regards to Everclear? We 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Oldies music at Adele’s. What was the impetus for an acoustic set? How does that are working on a brand new Everclear album, and we hope 2600 Avenida Del Presidente, San Clemente, 949.481.1222, fit in with the Coach House as a venue? In the past, I’ve al- to have it out by fall. www.adelesatthesanclementeinn.com. ways performed solo acoustic sets at the beginning of a new Tickets will be going fast so make sure you call the Coach album cycle to showcase the new material I was recording at House and get yours soon. Art Alexakis performs The Coach *For our full calendar, visit the “Event Calendar” the time, but in the past few years I’ve been performing solo House in San Juan Capistrano. The Show is Saturday, July 2, and at www.sanclementetimes.com. acoustic concerts all around the country because it stretches tickets are $20. Doors open at 6 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m. SC Have an event? me as an artist. It’s just me and my guitar. It’s also a lot of fun —A.J. Bardzilowski Send your listing to [email protected]

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Graduates Celebrate Good Times San Clemente Sends off Class of 2011 in Style

BY EVELYN CAICEDO

he diverse Class of 2011 came taking full advantage of the new freedom class,” Bennett said. “I have had so much that didn’t make the top fi ve that were so together this year to form a we experience as our compulsory fun getting to know the senior class this accomplished of their time, intellect and picture of unity, community educations draw to a close,” Hatoff, who year. It is amazing to see a class so dif- talent. These kids are going to go places.” and accomplishment. plans to study government at Harvard ferent come together and celebrate their Along with the award ceremony and San Clemente is a one high school town, University, said. “One must remember accomplishments as one. Our class has senior events, the athletic teams shared making graduation a truly community event, that our lives are defi nite, yet our inner amazing opportunities to make a differ- highlights throughout the year. said San Clemente High Principal George desires infi nite. High school has given ence and change this world.” Duarte said there were so many memo- Duarte. He commended the city for produc- us the foundation. Now, it is time for us Bennett was among four other can- rable athletic events such as the girls’ ing “an incredible class.” to follow our hearts and pursue what didates for Triton of the Year, which in- water polo team earning the CIF title and “We couldn’t have done it without the makes us tick.” cluded Tyler Karahalios, Camen Piho and the girls’ soccer team taking both CIF and community,” he said. Zhang plans on attending Dartmouth Andre Vleisides and Hatoff who received the state championships, but the boys’ soc- The 779 San Clemente High School College with a major in neuroscience. the award. cer team’s victory really had him beaming graduates walked across the stage on “The path ahead is full of hope, op- “My class never ceases to amaze me. It with pride. Wednesday at Thalassa Stadium to receive portunity and promise. My advice to my was an honor to share the same stage at “The event that really made me feel their diploma. Senior graduation speakers senior class is to make the most of it and senior awards with the other four Triton amazed by our student body was when the were Quinn Hatoff, the Triton of the Year, never regret your choices,” Zhang said. of the Year nominees,” Hatoff said. “The boys’ soccer team traveled to Downey for and Yanchen Zhang, the Scholar of Scholars. Senior Class President Cassidy Ben- variety in our passions, activities and the championships,” Duarte said. “The kids The ceremony included performances nett led the seniors to the fi nal step of goals is a testament to the quality of our that traveled up there to support their team by San Clemente High School Symphony graduating by directing the students to school and the range of opportunities our and do something that has never been Orchestra playing the prelude, Pomp and turn their tassels to the left. Bennett will teachers and staff have provided us with.” done at SCHS was spirited, unifying, excit- Circumstance and a recessional. The elite attend Brown University to study inter- Duarte said that there were many ing and was a nail biter. The coaches and vocal group Madrigals also accompanied the national and environmental studies. moments throughout the year that stand the athletes did not disappoint.” other musicians. Selected junior students In recent weeks, seniors have been out, but one was the senior awards that Duarte thanked the students for letting participated in the ceremony by carrying a celebrating their end to high school by took place on June 2. him join them the past four years on their daisy and served as an escort for the seniors holding senior events, including a trip “There were so many outstanding journey through high school. as they be entered the fi eld, which was to Knott’s Berry Farm, prom, a barbecue students recognized for their amazing “I am really excited to see what is in organized by receptionist Susan Austin and and a brunch. achievements. That reconfi rmed my store for them,” the principal said. “They teacher Kelley Holt. “Our senior Knott’s trip was a blast. faith of how extraordinary the students have unlimited potential and I hope they “In my speech, I encourage my class- I was so excited that so many people at San Clemente High School are,” he make decisions very carefully.” mates to follow their inner passions while wore their senior shirts to celebrate their said. “There were even some students Best of luck, Class of 2011. •

Cream of the Valedictorian College List AMERICAN UNIVERSITY SOUTHERN OREGON Peter Hays UNIVERSITY Crop Carry Tatum Ohana BIOLA UNIVERSITY Ashley Anderson, Jasmine DeNault STANFORD UNIVERSITY Tyler Karahalios, Michael (Austin) on Tradition BROWN UNIVERSITY Tubbs Cassidy Bennett, Camen Piho Valedictorians refl ect on time at San UC BERKELEY CAL STATE, FULLERTON Ethan Drechsler, Christopher Clemente High, set sights on future Maya Erickson Dunn, Brooke Harding, Rochelle Henderson, Megan Landes, Kara BY AUSTIN REEGAN CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY Mossler, Rachel Namson, Bianca Joshua Hale, Sydney Pong Safai, Ashley Schoenfeld, Travis esterday, nearly 800 beaming stu- Stansbery dents, diplomas in hand, walked the CAL STATE, LONG BEACH fi eld of San Clemente High School’s Dimitri Garaud UC DAVIS Thalassa Stadium, culminating four Rachel Brown, Rebekah Laibson, years of hard work and dedication. In most re- CAL POLY, SAN LUIS OBISPO Mackenzie Nelson spects, the graduation was as traditional as such Alexander Alvarez, Cassidy Burns, an event can be—caps and gowns, inspirational Grant Haug , Justin Hauser, UC IRVINE messages, proud parents. Traditional, that is, with Colby Taylor, Alex Westman Zo’e Fraley, Farrah Hagblom, Molly the exception of a single aspect. San Clemente Yoder High School’s Class of 2011 consists of not one, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY but 84 valedictorians. Marina Gemma UC LOS ANGELES Oftentimes, the valedictorian of any graduat- Nathan Dillon, Staci Hudson, Me- ing class is the one individual whose academic DARTMOUTH COLLEGE gan Jacobi, Zia Kanani, Ashish Lal, accomplishments outshine those of the rest. This Yanchen Zhang Octavio Medina-Martinez, Allison is not the case at San Clemente High School. (Scholar of Scholars) Newell, Samantha Reed, Nghi Tran There is no limit to the number of valedictorians a class may boast. Rather, any student who main- Yanchen Zhang, Scholar of Scholars. Photo by Andrea Swayne DUKE UNIVERSITY UC RIVERSIDE tains a cumulative grade point average of 4.0 or Reilly Gorman Amanda Balmaseda above is honored with the distinction. According administration and wants a career that allows her to San Clemente’s team of academic advisers, it to “create, see the world and take advantage of HARVARD UNIVERSITY UC SAN DIEGO has been more than two and a half decades since every opportunity to live and love.” Quinn Hatoff, Andrew Strange Ryan Adrig the school named just one graduate as valedic- Unlike her peers, Tyler Karahalios will not be torian. attending school in the fall. She has deferred her LAFAYETTE COLLEGE UC SANTA BARBARA Over the years, San Clemente High class acceptance to Stanford University for one year so Alexandra Reisinger Alison Palmer, Cambridge Teter valedictorians have shown themselves to be that she can serve in South Africa, Peru, India and the cream of the crop, embodying some truly Thailand. LEWIS & CLARK COLLEGE UC SANTA CRUZ remarkable qualities and achieving success in As each of the 84 valedictorians move forward Amy Freer Donald Fuller, Jacob Ritschel, countless endeavors. This year’s elite group is no in their lives, they reminisce on their time spent Kyle Teske exception. These students have braved numerous at San Clemente High School. Berkeley-bound LOYOLA MARYMOUNT Advanced Placement, International Baccalaure- students Megan Landes and Rachel Namson UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO ate, and honors classes, all while staying active in both look back on their high school experiences. Shannon Christner AT BOULDER a wide range of extracurricular activities. “I wouldn’t trade my last four years for any- Scott Hair Cassidy Bennett, who will be attending Brown thing; they’ve brought me a world of wonderful NEW YORK UNIVERSITY University, has been actively involved in the memories and have brought me closer to all the Kathryn Blinn, Austin Taylor UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER, school’s Associated Student Body as well as the amazing people who have shaped me into who I ENGLAND growing Invisible Children organization, a group am,” Landes said. PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY Deborah Song she hopes to continue working with throughout Namson, who transferred to the school as a Reilly Ryan college. UCLA-bound graduate Allison Newell sophomore, said, “It is bittersweet to leave, but I UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN says she has grown through, “club participation, know that my time spent at SCHS has prepared POINT LOMA NAZARENE CALIFORNIA playing for the SCHS girls basketball team and me both in academics and in character for col- UNIVERSITY Samantha Hansen, Denise taking intellectually stimulating classes.” lege and essentially ‘real life,’” Laura de Marquette, Emmy Merrill Rockstroh, Mayur Shah, Cameron Standing on platforms of accomplishment, Dimitri Garaud moved to San Clemente from Streeter, Madison Swayne, Andre the valedictorians look to the future with high France several years ago and says the move has PRINCETON UNIVERSITY Vleisides, Sofi e Wright, Sommer expectations for themselves, expectations which, been one of the best things to happen to him. Michael Bacon, Silken Jones, Yesenofski given the students’ past records, they will likely He intends to pursue theater at Cal State Long Morgan Nelson meet with ease. Beach. Madison Swayne will be attending the UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA “I one day see myself working in Washington, University of Southern California to study envi- REED COLLEGE McKenna Hughes D.C. as a political analyst or journalist,” said ronmental science, a decision partially infl uenced Danielle Juncal Quinn Hatoff, who will be studying government by one of her fondest high school memories. VASSAR COLLEGE at Harvard University. Recalling a trip to Yosemite taken by her environ- SADDLEBACK COLLEGE HONORS Thomas Wiechert Reilly Gorman will begin his major in biology at mental science class, she said, “Not only did we PROGRAM Duke University this fall with plans to eventually get to see things that we had learned about in the Lacey Orgill YALE UNIVERSITY study abroad in Spain. Recruited to play soccer classroom out in nature, we also got to bond with Francesca Coxe at Yale University, Francesca Coxe will pursue a one another on a level that isn’t possible in the SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY psychology major with hopes to partake in pre- classroom.” Amanda Dobson WESTMONT COLLEGE medical studies. These 84 valedictorians share bright futures, Ryan Hall Reilly Ryan heads to Pepperdine University to poised to make an impact on the world. SEATTLE PACIFIC UNIVERSITY study communications, marketing and business Congratulations to the Class of 2011. • Brooks Bolsinger Triton of the Year Athletes of the Year

Quinn Hatoff Francesca Coxe Steve Palacios Age: 18 Age: 18 Age: 18 Attending: Harvard University Attending: Yale University Attending: Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo Major: Political science Major: Psychology Major: Kinesiology

Special What will you miss the most about Would you say that soccer is one of What does Athlete of the Year rep- your high school? “Entering SCHS your passions? “Soccer is my greatest resent to you? “To me, Athlete of the as a freshman, I worried that I’d get passion in the world. I can’t imagine Year is someone that has made a differ- Honors lost in the sea of new faces. However, I life without it. If I’m not in a game, I’m ence and excelled over others in athlet- soon developed my passions and found watching games, training little kids or ics; a humble character who strives for Nominees for Triton of the comfort in the music program and school playing in the street. It’s such a simple perfection and works his or her butt off. newspaper. I will miss the sense of com- sport – a ball and grass – but I feel so My favorite, most memorable moment Year, Athlete of the Year munity built around our ‘small town’ free and creative when I’m playing, like was scoring the game-winning goal in high school.” I could fl y. I hope every girl who falls over time in the semi-fi nals against St. Share Insights on School in love with a sport follows her passion John Bosco. Our whole stadium rushed and plays.” the fi eld.” INFORMATION GATHERED BY KYLIE CORBETT Triton of the Year Nominees

Cassidy Bennett Tyler Karahalios Camen Piho Andre Leo Vleisides Age: 18 Age: 18 Age: 18 Age: 18 Attending: Brown University Attending: Stanford University Attending: Brown University Attending: University of Southern Major: Environmental studies Major: Psychology Major: Mathematics California Major: International relations

What will you miss the most about What will you miss the most about How did it feel to be nominated? How did it feel to be nominated? your high school? “The thing I will your high school? “I do not suffi ciently “I was really surprised to be nomi- “The award of Triton of the Year is miss the most about San Clemente High know how to sum up what it is about nated, but I defi nitely felt like my peers given to the student who most closely School is the people. Teachers, staff and SCHS that I am going to miss … I will really deserved it, and it must have embodies what it means to be a Triton, students here at San Clemente have miss the incredible people: My teachers, been really hard to have had to choose to be a student at SCHS, to be respon- made a tremendous impact on my life, peers, cross-country teammates, ASB between them. I am really thankful that sible, diligent, caring and amiable. ” and I can only hope that I will be able family and my friends. I deeply cherish the faculty choose me as one of the to grow as strong and as powerful of the people who have shaped me into the fi ve when I was up against such great relationships while in college.” person I am today.” students.”

Females Emmy Merrill – Surfi ng Males Kevin Allen – Golf Athlete of the Lauren Pluimer – Basketball Silken Jones – Swimming Christian Knauer – Baseball Jeremy Carter – Surfi ng Alison Palmer – Cross-Country Triston Brown – Track Dominic Fashing – Basketball Tanner Bierbaum – Swimming McKenna Pautsch – Golf Celina Lazzaro – Water Polo Christopher Dunn – Cross-Country Alexander Alvarez – Track Year nominees Kailey McCasland – Softball Molly Yoder – Volleyball Andrew Strange – Football Dominic Lile – Volleyball Preston Quam – Wrestling Congratulations to the Class of 2011 2011 Graduates San Clemente High School

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Alrayes Katin Matthew Burns Taylor Sanford Curtis Brian Mickele Flahive Levi Ashton Gregory Scott Hobart Alter Meghan Katherine Burton Tamara Emile Dagher Eilidh Ellinor Flanagan Edward William Griffi th Alexander Arnaldo Alvarez Kelly Anne Byrne Alessandra D’Agostino Nicolette Lynn Floom Alyssa Lorely Grijalva Kyra Marie Alvarez Cara Elisabeth Cabodi Evan Dahl Asuzena Flores Kevin Jacob Groeschel Chase Randall Alward Jazlyn Reanne Cabula William James Daley Gloria Haydee Flores Taylor A. Gross Nigel Ambrosio Alec Christian Calderon Carley Nicole Daniel Irving Salazar Flores Mitchell Reed Gustin Adam J. Anawalt Lorena Calvillo Chad Russell Daniels Leonardo Flores Carla Carina Gutierrez Dona Anda Mckenzie Susanne Campagna Sean Nima Dassoff Madelaine Pasay Flores Dylan Scott Haas Ashley Marie Anderson Stephanie Caporaso Cheyenne Daniel Davey Ashley Marie Focht Karlee Haas Dean Mitchell Anderson Alexander Cardenas Kasey Leigh Davis Connor Dewitt Foltyn-Smith Hannah Jean Hadley Kali Anderson Erin Christian Carlson Daniel Joseph Davison Julia Angelique Formway Kyle David Hafey Gavin Wayne Andrews Brina Christie Carrier Dakota Douglas Day Salina Cherise Forrest Farrah Eve Hagblom Tessa Andujar Mikaela Christiani Carrillo Rodrigo De Araujo Madalyn Nicole Forrester Scott Evan Hair Nicholas Vincent Anello Olivia Marie Cartelli Laura Danielle De Marquette Trevor Alexander Forsyth Marek Halaj Sean Michael Anthis Alexis Ricardo Carteno Sage Stuart Deaton Bryan James Fouch Joshua Porter Hale Michael William Anthony Barbara Ann Carter Javier Jaime DeLaHoya Zo’e Ymajen Fraley Henry Matthew Hall Dane Jeffrey Apathy Jeremiah R. Carter Lauren Victoria Delgado Hanna Rose Franklin Ryan James Hall Jasmine Marie Arredondo Jacob Riley Caruso Jasmine Jeanne-Nicole DeNault Andrew Edward Freeman Michele Terese Hammer Michael David Bacon Mackenize Jean Castruita Tanner G. Denning Amy A. Freer Brogan William Hampton Arshia Bahadori Fabian Caudillo Connor Steven DePhillippi Amanda Grace French Lindsay Diane Hanaford Jack Coleman Baker Camila Cavaglieri Hanna Marie Devine Patrick Riley Frey Matthew Robert Hangan Jessica Baker Francisco J. Ceja Eric Christopher Dickey Arianne Frohlich Samantha Lynne Hansen Rebecca Michelle Baker Erica Garcia Cervantes Ariel Patricia Dickinson Christian A. Fuentes Matthew Arland Hansink Erin Lynn Ballard Brandon Hugh Chacon India Audrey Diggs Devan Brock Fuentes Hayden Sean Hanson Amanda Jean Balmaseda Dawn Ariel Chapman Nathan Patrick Dillon Donald Joseph Fuller Brooke Chelsea Harding Kaylin Whitney Barkema Simon Connor Chesney Guan Ding Benjamin Harrison Funk Austin Allen Harris Diana Paula Barrientos Alexander Tracy Christensen Jesse Alan Dishno Jake Joseph Furmanski Kaitlyn Diane Harrison Ezel Taylor Barroso Nathaniel Brown Christiansen Joshua Daniel Dobias Karina Andrea Gadea Luke William Hartigan Trina Gabrielle Bautista Shannon Elizabeth Christner Amanda Lynn Dobson Miles Anthony Gagnon Quinn David Hatoff John Timothy Bazzo Amelia Maria Claud Melissa May Donnelly Rosalia Gamboa-Sanchez Grant Stapper Haug Brooke Nicole Beard Alesa Renee Clifton Patrick Preston Donoghue Dimitri Garaud Justin Scott Hauser Allyssa Marie Beckman Kasey Cameron Clifton Jasmin Raquel Donoso Itzayana Garcia Jack William Haworth Brooke Anne Bedard Brennan Donald Clinebell Tanner Lee Dooney Jesus Garcia Andrew Sean Hayes Jason Alan Bell Melissa Anne Clinkenbeard Oscar Dossland Mario Ronaldo Garcia Peter Zhou Hays Alex A. Benkert-Langrell Colin Bruce Anthony Cobb Rebecca Joy Dove Maritsa Hilda Garcia Alyssa Nicole Hazelrigg Cassidy Joan Bennett Jason Moses Tavares Coelho Amanda Diane Dowell Nancy Garcia Alexander Emerson Heckman Dylan Hunter Bennis Dayne L. Colby Ethan D. Drechsler Noemi Garcia Chelsea Lane Heier America Idali Berber Candace Susanne Collao Christopher Prado Dunn Siria Garcia Drake Joseph Heintz Benjamin Bernal Megan Marie Conlon John Nathan Echelberger Katey Dawn Gascoigne Elizabeth Rose Heinze Camerina Berrun Christian Riley Conner Jonathan Phillips Eck Tait Hughes Geijer Gabriel Jamal Henderson Tanner James Bierbaum Cristina Marie Conone Everett Montgomery Eckloff Emily Katherine Geil Larson Scott Henderson Rachelle Morgan Bieser Clare Cathrine Conway Matthew Antonio Elias-Calles Megan Lorraine Geller Rochelle Sheree Henderson Jake Ryan Black Shelby Lauren Cook George Michael Ellis Marina Elizabeth Gemma Nicholas Robert Hendrickson Aaron G. 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Dylan Timothy Himmerich Ian Robert Jameson Baleigh Kathleen Kasler Ashish Patel Lal Riaunna Tyler Hineman Jessica Rose Jansen Kyle Nikoloas Katsandris Ryan David Lamothe Logan James Hitchcock Kimberly Ann Jaramillo Kaylin Marie Kazem Megan Paige Landes Marlee Liana Hobkirk Hanna Kristine Jensen Christian S. Kazimi Eric Jameson Langford Austin Alva Holden Tyler James Jensma Shane Kevin Kelley Mitchell Scott LaSalle Heather Lauren Holloway Caitlynn Jessee Kylie Lauren Kemp Hannah Jane Lawson Ashley Christine Hong James Bennett Jessup Sean Michael Kennedy Alexandra Lee Lazarz Ryan Andrew Hougland Magalli Jimenez Katarina Lauren Keppler Celine Andrea Lazzaro Christian Leland Howe Margarita Jimenez Paige Marie Kerth Esther Jina Lee Justin Trevor Howe Luis Armando Joaquin Dylan Joseph Kerwin Ryan Joseph Lee Staci Kae Hudson Devynne Nicole Johnson Justis Lyman Ketcham Sarah Emma Lee Larissa M Hughes Garrett Louis Johnson Sang Duk Kim Jeffrey Andrew Leishman Mc Kenna Lauren Hughes Karina June Johnson Jessica Kate Kinsella Joseph Wilson Leisz Whitney Ellise Hughes Kelsea Lee Johnson Taylor James Kirby Nicholas Anderson Kaitlyn Pauline Huie Taylor Dorthy Johnson Tyler James Kirkham Lemanski Christian Andrew Hukill Terrell Lashon Johnson Irwin W. Klink Victor Rafael Lepe Jessica Rose Hunn Zachary Paul Johnson Lindsay Marie Klonowski Noah David Lervold Oscar Heredia Connor Payton Hutcheson Brigitte E. Johnson-Menard Caden Ross Knappert Taylor Nicole Lester Blaine Robert Herman Emma Diane Hutchinson Silken Michelle Jones Christian Phillip Knauer Domina-Ja Diamon Lewis Ashlit Hernandez Dalton Young Hutchison Colin Patrick Jordan Preston Allen Knox Dominic James Lile Crystal Hernandez Devin James Hyland Danielle Morgan Juncal Brian Charles Kordenbrock Jasmine Marie Lisciandro Esteban Hernandez Jennifer Marie Ibert Sebastian Alexander Justice- Kyle Taber Kruhmin Zane Robert Lloyd Guadalupe Velazquez Allison Marie Iorio Werve Devin Gregory La Mere Mackenzie Ann Lockett Hernandez Gabriel Christopher Ixtlahuac Keemia Kaboli Sean Lawrence Lacayo Jessica Dominique Lombardi Michael Hernandez Kyle Alec Jackson Madison Jean Kaminski Samuel G. Lacebal Bryan Lopez Vanessa Hernandez Erick Alejandro Jacob Zia William Kanani Scott Jans Lahr Larisa Marina Lopez Jessica Kaye Hill Megan Elizabeth Jacobi Tyler Nicole Karahalios Rebekah Ilana Laibson (Continued)

Ryan Thomas Moore Lauren Kathryn Pluimer Brooke Katherine Sapp Kyle Parker Teske Elias Cervantes Moreno Anna Kristina Podobas Max Aaron Satossky Cambridge Evans Teter Ann Morgan Luis Fernando Polanco Christina Alexandra Savopoulos Jalani Kian Thompson Jane Sterling Morris Daniel William Pollak Dillon Shay Schehr Phillip Michael Thompson Jeffrey Maxwell Morris Micaela Rocio Ponce Rachel Lee Schlimmer Brooke Elise Tiernan Tanner Moskwa Taylor Ann Ponder Ashley Marie Schoenfeld Scott Trygve Tobiassen Kara Nicole Mossler Sydney Gekko Pong Jacob Martin Schultz Yaroslav Toro-Nesterenko Mikaela Kathleen Mourer Tanner Posada Mitchell Richard Schusler Fanny Arlem Torres Cody Michael Moyles Andrea Nicole Prendiz Bobby Glen Scruggs Jesse Torres-Pena Sean Ivan Muir Vincent N. 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Valle Robert Anthony Luna John Andrew Neff Cierra Joan Randall Hannah Elizabeth Shippy Jacob Riley Vanderwork Dylan James Lyon Mackenzie Ann Nelson Maritza Alexandra Rebollar Logan August Shippy Anakaren Vasquez Taylor Michael MacDonald Morgan Brenna Nelson Marquina Weston Jeffrey Shoaf Evelyn Yonaneth Vazquez Randy Maida Ricardo Neri Marley Cielle Reda Machai Christopher Shoop Connor Stillman Vesely Kayvon Kevin Malek David Ethan Neubauer Samantha Mariko Reed Nima D. Shull Fernando Villalobos Hannah Joy Maloney Brett Robert Neville Kyle Evan Reese Katherine Ema Siem Hali Eliot Vilsack Angela M. Malouf Allison N. Newell Trevor Nofear Reese Steel Sky Simmonds Lillian Emma Vinn Joseph Howard Maltese Dane August Nicolas Luis Felipe Regalado Taylor C. Sims Andre Leo Vleisides Brandon Mancilla Jace Rogers Niemann Timothy Walter Reguerin Torri Caitlen Sims Walter Clarke Wakeman Noah Christian Maningo Brandi Nicole Niggemann Alexandra Louise Reisinger Brooke Tawnye Slay Nicole Christine Walser Abigail May Maples Amy Lynn Nordberg Haley Linda Louise Remmes Jordyn Berlyn Slay Molly Ann Walter Spencer Fredric March Christian Barba O’Campo Karsten Lee Rempel Andrew James Smith Raymond Luvaz Warner Tayler Brianna Maready Tatum Alexandria Ohana Emily Ann Reyes Cameron Scott Smith Justin Conner Waugh Mason Edward Marrs Katie Rae Louise O’Keefe Nathan James Reynolds Cristian Josef Smith Breana Kristine Elizabeth Angelique Marie Martinez Thomas W. Olds Adam Robert Rhine Erin Nicole Smith Webb Candice Anne Martinez Matthew Scott Oliver Jordan Joseph Richardson Kaitlyn Ann Smith Baily Anne Weisinger Francisco Martinez Mark Anthony Olmos Melissa Rose Rinehart Luke Thomas Smith Amanda Jo Welling Melissa Martinez Alexandra Elizabeth Olson Sofi a Alejandra Rios Tarren Robert Snyder Taber Alec Wells Ociel Josafat Martinez Lacey Rae Orgill Jacob Andrew Ritschel Lauren J. Solano Heidi M. Wentzel Jonathan Martinez-Mena Geovana Karin Oropeza Ryan Christopher Robare Antonio Solis Sandy Tyler Wert Dominic Mata Shasta Lorraine Ortiz Max Alexander Robinson Deborah Euna Song Alex Anthony Westman Andrew James Mathieu Alexandra Gegere Osuna Patrice Marie Robison Natalie Christine Spaeth Julia Gibson Whelan Tara Vienna Cheri Mattice Jeffrey Mieczyslaw Otsuki Denise Rockstroh Blake William Spencer Skylar Whelan Mitchell Lusk Mauvezin Lorraine M. Overman Trevor Raymond Rodelli Ian Maxwell Sprenger Thomas Steven Wiechert Thomas L. May-Brown Eduardo Ozuna Zachary Abimael Rodelo-Cortes Alexa Sprotte Connor Sloan Wilcox Catrina Jean McAlister Kasey Sandra Padilla Jannet Manzo Rodriguez Julia Rose Staggs Derrick Elton Wildfong Matthew Michael McCanne Steve Palacios Genesis Rodriguez-Zepeda Jared Buck Stanley Victoria Elaine Wilken Kelly Danielle McCartney Alison Beth Palmer April Madison Rohde Travis Jack Stansbery Brendon Wilkinson Justin Francis McCarty Nicole Anne Paradise Sheridan Elektra Rohde Mikaela Marie Stavron Bryson Garrett Williams Kailey Annemarie McCasland Trevor Parmelee Gustavo Rojas Skyler Wayne Steimle Trinity Gipson Willis Renee Michelle McDermott Estevan Antonio Parra Luc Daniel Rojas Jonathon Bennet Stenersen Dylan Eric Taylor Wilsey Marshall Bradley McDuff Jackson Indiana Partridge Thomas Anthony Rojas Clay Matthew Stevens Cory Deacon Wilson Mitchell Tyler McDuff Vijay Michael Patel Samantha Rosales Brady Leon Stewart-Chester Danaan Murphy Wilson Elle Lee McGarry Stephen Tanner Patridis- Aaron Paul Rosenfi eld Dale Mariner Stewlow Rachel Maria Winsor Daniella Camille McGraw Sherrod Camila Rosso Andrew Gabriel Strange Chelsea Marie Winsten Matthew Albert Mead Matti Alyssa Paulsen Ashley Mercedes Roy Dylan N. Stratton Brandon Alexander Winters Josue Medina McKenna Ualani-Mcleod Tanner James Rozunko Christian Paul Straus Calvin Robert Wiss Daniel Medina-Aviles Pautsch Erica Sabrina Rubin Matthew George Strazzulla Kevin P. Wong Octavio Medina-Martinez Rachael Dawn Paxton Kimberly Rachel Rueweler Cameron Matthew Streeter Travis Gregory Wong Paige Rebecca Meintel Antonio Javier Pedraza Marisa Sofi a Rufo Connor Dean Stuart Loren Nicole Wood Hillary C. Mellem Scott James Pennington James Rush Ruiz Madison Ann Sudakoff Kristina Sofi a Wright Adam Christopher Mendez Neil Gabriel Peralta Taylor Marie Rupp Ryan Kiyoshi Sugano Hayden Davis Yacobucci Alec Michael Merlino Jillian Leigh Perdue Casey James Rutherford Christopher F. Sullivan Sommer Marie-Luise Emmy Noel Merrill Eric Emanuel Perez Brett Patrick Thomas Ryan Patrick Frances Swain Yesenofski Amber Lynn Merryman Joseph Michael Pesch Crystal Mei Ryan Tanner Houlihan Swain Molly Christine Yoder Jordan David Micalef Colleen Erin Peters Reilly Elizabeth Ryan Madison Rae Swayne Megan N. Ysais Janet Amaryllis Miranda Hannah Petersen William Michael Saba Erin Marie Talafus Chad Spencer Yu Arianna Marie Mocarski Anthony William Pfeifer Bianca Belghais Safai Teague Amaris Tarrant Charles Sloan Yu Maria Therese Molloy Tarra Lynne Pfundstein Kane Ulysses Sanchez Jacob Christopher Tatum Selena Nayeli Zamora Sebastiaan Paul Molloy Camille Pilar Phillips Lindsey Alyssa Sanchez Allan James Taylor Jennifer Elizabeth Zeek Christian Ivan Tello Montinola Cain Rowan Piho Emily Kay-Lee Sanders Austin Blake Taylor Yanchen Zhang Michael Spencer Montoya Camen Rogue Piho John Michael Sands Caleb David Taylor Isabella Pinedo Alexander Ian Sanson Colby Thorington Taylor This list of graduates is the most recent Andrea Noelle Moore available from San Clemente High.

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Clemente SOLUTION SOLUTION 4 See today’s solution in next week’s issue. Clothing Line is New Kid on the Bloq City Honors San Clemente designers inspired by surf and skate style Dance Instructor By Alexa DuMity San Clemente Times ‘Miss Karen’ reaches 30-year milestone By Alexa DuMity loq Generation founder Kyle Cooper talks about his San Clemente Times B upstart clothing business and begins to say the word, “if,” but quickly corrects himself. It isn’t a matter of if fter three decades of teaching dance, Karen Lucy isn’t for the 21-year-old Cooper. It’s a matter of when. planning on taking her final bow any time soon. “I know we will become something big,” he said. A “I will continue to teach as long as I still love the After graduating from San Clemente High School in 2008, kids and it still comes to me pretty easily, physically and he decided college wasn’t for him and set out on a different creatively,” said Lucy who was recognized Tuesday at City path. Driving home from a snowboarding trip in 2009, he Hall for reaching her 30th anniversary with the Beaches, was listening to a song when he came up with the idea for Parks and Recreation Department. Bloq Generation. He located a designer from Saddleback Lucy has been a dance instructor in San Clemente since College and immediately began working on his first line. Al- she moved from New York in 1981. She began dancing at though the line didn’t debut until mid-2010, Cooper’s order the age of 3 and continued to perform from then on. Ballet of 800 to 1,000 shirts sold out. was her forte, and she had aspirations of becoming a bal- Bloq Generation isn’t the only men’s active wear company lerina. that calls San Clemente home. AMBSN clothing, started by “Very few become ballerinas,” said Lucy. brothers Dylan and Dustin Odbert, has had their headquar- Instead, she chose to teach. The instructor and her stu- ters in San Clemente for three years now. dents have formed strong bonds. Some have opened dance AMBSN and Bloq both have similar target audiences studios together, and others teach with her at the Commu- in men ages 18 to 25, however AMBSN caters to the surf nity Center. crowd with their board shorts and color-blocked tees while Kristen Madison said “Miss Karen” fostered a love of Bloq offers choices for skaters such as bold graphic T-shirts movement she’ll keep for the rest of her life. and tanks focusing on the brand, rather than the style. “She made me feel happy about dance, that it was worth Hailing from San Luis Obispo, AMBSN was started Kyle Cooper. Photo by Alexa DuMity my while,” said Madison, who recently graduated from St. in 2001 as a fundraiser for a friend who was struggling Michael’s Christian Academy. financially after he had been hit by a train. AMBSN designer marketing via social networking, scheduling for promo- The 18-year-old, who took classes twice a week, said Lucy Dylan Odbert created the shirts, while Dustin Odbert intro- tions and meeting with potential buyers and screen-print- would spend extra time on Saturdays to help the young duced them to the surf shops he worked in. ers for his clothing. dancer perfect her routines before the annual recital. They found a mentor in Dick Baker, the late president of “We’re extremely unique in our advertising strategy. “The potential she saw in me, the encouragement she Ocean Pacific, who helped them create a business plan and We have a huge stickers business. We also promote with gave me, that just made me strive to be better,” Madison convinced them to move to San Clemente. They now have DJs and in the club scene,” said Cooper. “We also tweet said. their brand in stores all over Southern California, including constantly and give away stickers and T-shirts for people Immediately after Lucy’s start with the city, she began local stores like Icons of Surf and Stewart Surfboards. who re-tweet us.” hosting an annual dance recital. Students begin learning “We don’t want to grow too fast,” said Dustin Odbert. “We The business owner’s biggest goal for Bloq is to make their routines around September in order to be prepared for want to grow organically.” his line relatable to his generation. He also hopes to get the show the next summer. This year’s performance was Much like Bloq, AMBSN is in the early stages, just begin- his line into Southern California clothing shops and to June 11. ning to get noticed. keep his design, manufacturing and distribution within the “The shows can be stressful,” said Lucy. “But when you “We prefer for people to find us,” said the brothers. “It United States. get to the show, you realize it’s about the kids. Even if they makes it special for the person who finds us, like when you Eventually, Cooper would like to purchase his own stand there and cry, it’s a valued experience for them, it are listening to a band before they get big, it’s special to screen-printing machine and be able to print the designs adds to their character.” you.” himself. Long term, he also would like to branch into The instructor said her work is “more than dancing.” “Don’t quit your day job until you make it,” said Cooper denim and women’s clothing. “As women, when we walk out the door in the morning who has funded Bloq Generation on his own so far with the “I have sent stickers to people in Texas, Montana and we have to feel good about ourselves,” she said. “We have a help of his own day job. He chooses to go without a partner San Francisco” said the Bloq founder. “We’re going to be lot of pressure on us, even from as young as kindergarten, after a previous project went sour. He does all of his own everywhere.” SC and we’re special. I want my students to know that.” SC

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ACCOUNTANTS Cheese Shop Financial Advisor Massage Therapy Craig Workinger CPA’s Inc 949.218.3224 The Cellar 949.492.3663 Timothy C. Metcalf, Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Body Therapy/Healing 949.683.2033 629 Camino de Los Mares #307 156 Ave. Del Mar, www.thecellarsite.com www.wfadvisors.com/tim.metcalf 949.862.1250 San Clemente, www.cfrpassion.com CHIROPRACTORS C’Siren Day Spa 949.498.7700 Air conditioning FLOORING 312 Avenida De La Estrella Dr. R. Tyler Johnson DC, Chiropractic Center All Season Air 949.579.0741 Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 MATTRESSES [email protected], www.allseasonair.net 1502 N. El Camino Real, 949.498.6440 638 Camino de los Mares, Ste. G -105, Oasis Heating & Air 949.420.1321 www.chiropracticcenteronline.com www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 31648 Rancho Viejo Rd. Ste. A, www.oasisair.com Commercial Real Estate 109 Calle de los Molinos, FURNITURE www.southcoastfurniture.com Appliances Doug Echelberger South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 First Team Real Estate 949.498.7711 South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 109 Calle de los Molinos, MOLD REMOVAL 407 W. El Camino Real, www.echelberger.com 109 Calle de los Molinos, www.southcoastfurniture.com Jarvis Restoration -24/7 949.362.5388 www.southcoastfurniture.com COMMERCIAL/TENANT IMPROVEMENT GRAPHIC DESIGN 1393 Calle Avanzado, www.jarvisrestoration.com CONTRACTOR Appliances Services & Repairs Images/Creative Solutions 949.366.2488 MOTORCYLE PARTS & SERVICE Garrison Property Services, Inc. 949.370.1125 ASAP Appliance Service 949.361.7713 2927 Via San Gorgoinio, Ste. 100, www.imgs.com Lic. # B609809, [email protected] SC Rider Supply 949.388.0521 3200 Legendario, www.asapapplianceservice.com HAIR SALONS 520 S. El Camino Real, www.scridersupply.com COMPUTER REPAIR & SERVICES ART GALLERIES Kreative Hair Design 949.498.6245 MUSIC LESSONS San Clemente Computer & Network Services 173 Avenida Serra San Clemente Art Association 949.492.7175 [email protected] 949.276.1581 Danman’s Music School 949.242.4431 100 N. Calle Seville, www.scartgallery.com Sano Computers 949.492.2179 Heating www.danmans.com www.sanocomputers.com Leslie Lowe - Guitar, Bass & Drums 949.292.5019 Attorneys All Season Air 949.579.0741 [email protected] CONCRETE [email protected], www.allseasonair.net The Gibbs Law Firm, APC 949.492.3350 Janet Poth - Violin & Viola 949.922.6388 Oasis Heating & Air 949.420.1321 110 E Avenida Palizada, Ste. 201, www.gibbslaw.com Costa Verde Landscape 949.361.9656 413 Calle Pueblo, [email protected] 31648 Rancho Viejo Rd. Ste. A, www.oasisair.com License#: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) Auto Wrecking www.costaverdelandscaping.com Home Décor OFFICE FURNITURE South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 San Clemente Auto Wrecking & Repair Shop CONTRACTORS - GENERAL South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 1520 Avenida de la Estrella, Ste. B, 949.492.6121 109 Calle de los Molinos, B Construction 949.481.8444 109 Calle de los Molinos, www.southcoastfurniture.com www.sanclementeautowrecking.com 1046 Calle Recodo, Ste. I, www.bconstruction.net www.southcoastfurniture.com The Cooper Company General Contractor Optometry BABY & CHILDREN’S GEAR License #B 638754, 949.361.2538 HOME IMPROVEMENT San Clemente Optometry, David J. Nota, OD OC Tykes 949.429.1714 www.biffcooperconstruction.com Custom Carpentry, Concrete Framing & Finish - 224 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.2029 201 N. El Camino Real, www.octykes.com Dunham Construction, Inc. 949.492.7100 Ike Soffes 949.363.3087 www.sanclementeoptometry.com License #450880, www.dunhamconstruction.net Seaside Eyecare 949.493.2269 Bankruptcy Attorneys Hutton Construction 949.492.2808 HOME LOANS 638 Camino De Los Mares, #A120, www.brucehuttonconstruction.com The Gibbs Law Firm, APC 949.492.3350 Coldwell Banker Home Loans - 949.307.7982 www.seasideeyecare.com 110 E Avenida Palizada, Ste. 201, www.gibbslaw.com COSMETICS nmls#261832. Tom Fashing, Mortgage Advisor, [email protected] PAINTING Beauty Supply AVON 949.370.0433 Annie Kyle, www.youravon.com/anniekyle HOUSE SITTING KC Painting & Decorating 949.388.6829 Del Mar Beauty Supply 949.492.8180 Mary Kay Cosmetics 949.248.2868 150 Avenida Del Mar, Ste D, www.marykay.com/madams2 Curbside Pet & House Sitting 949.369.5074 Periodontics & Dental Implants www.delmarbeauty.com San Clemente, [email protected] Dentists Dr. Alice P. Moran, DMD 949.361.4867 (GUMS) Blinds 1001 Avenida Pico, Ste. K, www.moranperio.com Eric Johnson, D.D.S. 949.493.9311 INTERIOR DECORATING & REDESIGN San Clemente Window Fashions 949.498.9515 647 Camino de los Mares, Ste. 209, The Home & Garden Stylist/ 949.218.8022 PEST CONTROL www.sc-wf.com www.drericjohnson.com Vignettes of Refinement Colony Termite Control 949.361.2500 Ronald Trosper, DDS 949.492.7140 San Clemente, www.vignettesofrefinement.com 1402 Calle Alcazar, www.colonytermite.com BOOKS 145 Ave Del Mar, www.downtownsanclemente.com INTERIOR DESIGN Environment 1st Exterminating, Inc. 949.218.1111 Village Book Exchange 949.492.1114 DRYWALL/DRYWALL REPAIR 2340 S. El Camino Real, #13, 99 Avenida Serra Norma Mardian Interior Design 949.492.6271 www.freetermitereports.com Call Jeff 949.683.4972 www.nminteriordesign.com BUSINESS COMPUTER SERVICE, [email protected] Pet Grooming REPAIR ELECTRICAL JewelerS VIP Pet Spa 949.492.7473 OC - IT 949.488.0029 810 S. El Camino Real, www.vippetspa.com Arcadia Electric 949.361.1045 Paradise Jewelers 949.361.4367 970 Calle Negocio, www.oc-it.com www.arcadiaelectric.com 808 N. El Camino Real, www.paradisejewelers.com Pet SITTING CARPET Gallagher Electric 949.412.6602 Curbside Pet & House Sitting 949.369.5074 P.O. Box 986, www.gallagher-electric.com LANDSCAPE & DESIGN Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 San Clemente, [email protected] Costa Verde Landscape 949.361.9656 638 Camino de los Mares, Ste. G-105, PAWS-itively Pet Care 949.683.2033 Entertainment License#: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com San Clemente DJ Services 949.874.2540 Shaw’s Carpets 949.492.8070 www.costaverdelandscaping.com [email protected] 135 Avenida Victoria Greenscapes Landscape & Design 949.366.6564 PET SUPPLIES 1046 Calle Recodo, Ste. I, www.greenscapesoc.com Estate Planning, Probate, Trust Pet Treasures 949.493.7297 Living Gardens Landscape Design 949.218.7459 CARPET & FLOORING 653 Camino de los Mares, Suite 100, Lange & Minnott 949.492.3459 www.livinggardenslandscapedesign.com Anaheim Carpet & Flooring 949.366.6564 1401 N. El Camino Real, Ste. 109 www.theyellowbone.com 1046 Calle Recodo, Ste. I, www.anaheimcarpet.net EXTERMINATING Landscape Lighting PHARMACIES Catering Environment 1st Exterminating, Inc. 949.218.1111 Costa Verde Landscape 949.361.9656 Sea View Pharmacy 949.496.0123 Carbonara Trattoria 949.366.1040 2340 S. El Camino Real, #13, License#: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) 665 Camino De Los Mares #101, 111 Avenida Del Mar, #B, www.carbonara.com www.freetermitereports.com www.costaverdelandscaping.com www.seaviewpharmacy.com Locals Only Business Directory The only directory featuring San Clemente businesses exclusively

PHARMACIES BUSINESS • SPOTLIGHT TILE & STONE INSTALLATION/ WEBSITE DESIGN Sea View Pharmacy 949.496.0123 RESTORATION San Clemente Website Design 949.246.8345 665 Camino De Los Mares #101, Yorba Linda Tile & Marble, Inc. 949.276.5752 www.sanclementewebsitedesign.com www.seaviewpharmacy.com www.yorbalindatilemarble.com 714.757.3490 WINDOW CLEANING PHOTOGRAPHY TUTORING Bayside Window Cleaning 949.290.8230 Memories Of Me Photos 949.361.0680 Study with Stacy 949.632.1176 www.baysidewindowcleaning.com wwwmemoriesofmephotos.com www.studywithstacy.com Greg’z Pristine Window Cleaning & 949.294.7852 X-Mas Light Installation PIZZA Vacuums Izza Neapolitan Pizzeria 949.248.4925 Nic’s Vacuum & Small Appliance 949.492.4747 WINDOW COVERINGS 376 Camino de Estrella, www.izzapizzeria.com 216 Ave. Del Mar, www.nicsvacuum.com Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 Your business here! Sign up to be featured as 638 Camino de los Mare, Ste. G-105, PLUMBING our monthly Locals Only Business Spotlight for $100! VETERINARIANS www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com A to Z Leak Detection 949.499.4464 Pacific Coast Veterinary Hospital 949.429.1555 San Clemente Window Fashions 949.498.9515 Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 1218 Puerta del Sol, www.atozleakdetection.com 1242 Puerta Del Sol, www.sc-wf.com 638 Camino de los Mare, Ste. G-105, Bill Metzger Plumbing 949.492.3558 www.pacificcoastveterinary.com www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com Wine Bar 1218 Puerta del Sol, www.billmetzgerplumbing.com WATER DAMAGE Chick’s Plumbing 949.496.9731 Restaurants The Cellar 949.492.3663 www.chicks-plumbing.com Jarvis Restoration -24/7 949.362.5388 156 Ave. Del Mar, www.thecellarsite.com Café Calypso 949.366.9386 Mission Plumbing & Heating 949.492.4303 1393 Calle Avanzado, www.jarvisrestoration.com 114 Avenida Del Mar #4 Wine Shop & Wine Tasting 1100 S. El Camino Real, Carbonara Trattoria 949.366.1040 Water Wise Irrigation www.missionplumbingandheating.com San Clemente Wine Company 949.429.7076 111 Avenida Del Mar, #B, www.carbonara.com Costa Verde Landscape 949.361.9656 San Clemente Plumbing 949.366.2691 212 ½ Avenida Del Mar, www.scwinecompany.com The Cellar 949.492.3663 License#: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) 647 Camino de los Mares, Ste. 108, 156 Ave. Del Mar, www.thecellarsite.com www.costaverdelandscaping.com www.sanclementeplumbing.com ROOFING CONTRACTORS POOL/SPA SERVICE & REPAIR Jim Thomas Roofing 949.498.6204 Radiant Pool & Spa Service 949.290.5616 162 Calle de Industrias www.radiantpoolservice.com SC Pool Techs 949.235.1261 SALONS www.fixmypoolnow.com Salon Bamboo 949.361.3348 PRESCHOOLS 150 Avenida Del Mar, Ste. A, www.salonbamboo.com San Clemente Preschool 949.498.1025 Salon Bleu 949.366.2060 163 Avenida Victoria, 207 S. El Camino Real, www.scsalonbleu.com [email protected] Sanctuary Salon & Spa 949.429.5802 PRINTING 1041 Avenida Pico, Ste. B, www.sanctuarytalega.com Printing OC 949.388.4888 SCREENS 27134 Paseo Espada #B 203, www.printingoc.com Sure-Fit Screens 949.498.9412 Psychologists www.surefitscreens.com Manny Tau, Psy.D., PSY14892 800.865.0367 SECONDHAND THRIFT SHOP 300 S. El Camino Real, Ste. 218, www.drtau.com South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 109 Calle de los Molinos, Real Estate www.southcoastfurniture.com Altera Real Estate - “Sandy & Rich” SKINCARE www.sandyandrich.com 949.293.3236 A Beautiful You Skin Care 949.370.1852 Antonio Fiorello, Forté Realty Group 949.842.3631 1502 N. El Camino Real, www.abeautifulyouoc.com San Clemente, www.forterealtygroup.com Casa Verde Homes - Simon Wilson 949.212.5800 SURF CAMPS www.casaverdehomes.com Aloha Beach Camp 949.481.7222 Doug Echelberger First Team Real Estate 647 Camino de los Mares, www.alohabeachcamp.net 407 W. El Camino Real, 949.498.7711 www.echelberger.com Surf Lessons Marcie George - Star Real Estate South County Aloha Beach Camp 949.481.7222 [email protected] 949.690.5410 647 Camino de los Mares, www.alohabeachcamp.net Prue Putnins- Regency Real Estate 949.366.1984 www.TheTalegaTeam.com, www.HomesByPrue.com SURF SCHOOLS Steve Smith 949.632.8139 San Clemente Surf School 949.334.7649 Olympian Altera DCP, [email protected] www.sanclementesurflessons.com Tarbell Realtors - The Metcalfs 949.533.5999 1001 Avenida Pico, www.Metcalf4Homes.com TERMITES Real Estate Attorneys Colony Termite Control 949.361.2500 1402 Calle Alcazar, www.colonytermite.com The Gibbs Law Firm, APC 949.492.3350 Environment 1st Exterminating, Inc. 949.218.1111 110 E Avenida Palizada, Ste. 201, www.gibbslaw.com 2340 S. El Camino Real, #13, Remodel www.freetermitereports.com The Termite Guy -Termite & Pest Control Casa Verde Homes 949.212.5800 106 W. Canada Ave., 949.940.1010 License #B 906391, www.casaverderenovation.com www.877termite.com SC LIVING LIFE’S A BEACH: By Shelley Murphy Treasure Hunters Turn Out in Droves for Garage Sale A Saturday Community event provides mini-education in sociology and anthropology t’s true: One person’s had successfully draped our driveway in ished to the driveway, they’re not allowed My favorite sale of the day came when a trash is another damp garage sale staples. back in the house. neighborhood girl about 5 years old gave I person’s treasure. I While the signs posted around town With that in mind, I competitively me $1 for an ornate hand-held mirror. She recently witnessed this announced the sale’s official start at 8 priced my merchandise. For example, I seemed so excited about her purchase that phenomenon myself at a.m., the early birds were out to get the valued my inventory of DVDs at $1 each I had to ask, “What are you going to do with our yearly community worms, and by 7:35 a.m., I had made my estimating one dollar represents the the mirror?” She replied, “Smile in it,” and garage sale. first dollar. (I later learned that these going rate for rentals. Unfortunately, not headed home with her treasure. When the annual neon early birds, a.k.a. vultures, come in quick everyone agrees on fair-market value. Probably, the distinction of Proudest LIFE’S A BEACH flier arrives in my mail, for the kill and are professionals who buy Early that morning, a gray-haired man Purchase goes to the savvy shoppers who By Shelley Murphy I always think it’s a fun our castoffs and resell them on eBay or approached me with two of my DVDs in snagged the quintessential garage-sale idea, and I look forward to participating in at auction, thus beating us all at our own hand and announced he would give me item. Blessed with a keen eye, the lucky the garage sale. I immediately start digging game.) $1.50 for both. Thinking he misunder- couple spotted a football helmet rigged with through drawers and cleaning out closets, Some people regard garage sales as stood my sign I said, “The DVDs are one plastic straw tubing and cup holders—they searching for rags to turn into riches. a recreational way to spend a Saturday. dollar each,” to which he replied, “I will quickly snapped it up for only $5. (I swear, But on the morning of the sale, when They stroll along neighborhood streets give you $1.50 for both.” we never used it.) my alarm rings, I face the reality of rolling shopping and stopping to shoot the I then repeated, “No, it is $2 for both.” Spending Saturday morning on my drive- out of bed at 6 a.m. on Saturday to stand in breeze. These bargain-hunters prefer the Again, he sternly stated, “$1.50 for way proved to be both a transformational my cold driveway for hours. I’m tempted to camaraderie of community over sitting both.” and educational experience: At 7 a.m., my pull-up the covers and call Goodwill—but alone at a computer scouring Craigslist One more time, I said, “They are $1 stuff was trash, but by noon it had turned the “I told you so” smirk my husband for a good deal. each.” into somebody’s treasure, and I completed shoots me before going back to sleep moti- To me, a garage sale means a mini- I mean, really. One DVD was the two- my study in cultural phenomena for the vates me to rise and shine. education in sociology and anthropol- disc Collector’s Edition of E.T.: The Extra- year plus I made enough to pay off my The morning of the sale, June gloom ogy—a chance to see a slice of life in San Terrestrial. I didn’t even tell my kids I Nordstrom bill. SC delivered a heavy drizzle, but that didn’t Clemente. This year’s shoppers ranged was selling that one. Evidently, he’d had discourage or diminish the number of trea- from the surreal to sublime. enough haggling, and he threw my DVDs sure hunters. They arrived in droves. Plied As a proprietor, I expect to barter with down in the pile, they popped open and PLEASE NOTE: The opinions offered here are solely those of the guest columnist and may or may not be shared by with plenty of coffee and moxie, I began buyers. It’s part of the business. Every- the disks rolled out. His actions garnered the San Clemente Times staff. We appreciate, however, their dragging out old clothes, paperback books thing must go. After I’ve parted with my a few gasps from surprised shoppers, and willingness to share their views, and we invite responses to and abandoned toys. And, by 7:30 a.m., I once-prized possessions, and they’re ban- the old man scurried down the street. be sent to [email protected].

On Life and Love After 50: By Tom Blake A 2011 Look at Internet Dating for Seniors new dating website specifically for Internet dating is no unable to move, it’s hard to have much of share your experience with this new dating singles over 50 is now active. Before safer or less safe than a relationship, particularly if they’d like to website. A describing it, let me mention these meeting strangers in be together regularly.” Reader comment: Susan, “I am a Dana cardinal rules of Internet dating: other ways.” Dr. Orbuch also stressed that singles Point resident for 20 plus years, and I look • Never lend or send money to anyone Do her words should carefully review the safety tips forward to reading your “Life and Love after you’ve never met. guarantee singles won’t and dating guidelines on the OurTime. 50” articles. (I will be 50 in two weeks.) • Trust your instincts. If someone seems encounter scammers com website before beginning the search Having spent the last five years on Match, too good to be true, that’s exactly the case. on OurTime.com? Of for a mate. I checked those pages and Eharmony, Chemistry.com and even Plenty • You cannot fall in love with a person On Life and course not. This week, agree with her. of Fish, and having been on over 40 first you’ve never met. Love After 50 a woman named Judie According to the OurTime press dates, I met someone special eight months By Tom Blake These rules apply to all Internet dating emailed me about a 73- release, approximately 65 percent of their ago. (I’m still in shock.) sites, including the one I am writing about year-old friend of hers who met a man on users have been divorced and 25 percent “I read your story about romance scams today, which is called OurTime.com. It’s the former Seniorpeoplemeet.com who widowed. and don’t understand why people on these not an entirely new site. The company’s claimed to be an American working in And now for the best news for seniors, dating sites entertain the idea of starting press release states: Malaysia. His story didn’t add up. Eventu- the press release also stated: “The typical a relationship with someone not within a “OurTime.com was created by combin- ally, he asked the woman for money. Boomer believes that old age doesn’t be- reasonable driving distance. It just spells ing the membership of SeniorPeopleMeet. Internet dating is a double-edged gin until age 72, according to a 2009 Pew trouble for so many reasons. Of course, not com and SeniorsMeet.com. With more sword. Singles dramatically increase Research survey, not age 65.” Hooray for giving money is a no-brainer, but when you than one million active members, OurTime. their chances of meeting a mate because that. meet someone in person, it’s harder to hide com is now the largest online community these sites have members throughout the While Internet dating has its risks, it your intentions.” catering to singles over 50.” world. also has its rewards. It provides an easy Tom Blake is a Dana Point business owner OurTime.com is owned by the same But, meeting someone who lives far way for singles to test the waters and to and San Clemente resident who has authored company that owns Match.com. away often results in a long-distance re- not have to wait for a telephone call to books on middle-aged dating. To comment on I interviewed Dr. Terri Orbuch, Our- lationship. These relationships can work interact with potential mates. Women can his column, email him at tompblake@gmail. Time’s dating and relationship expert. I out, but there are many added challenges be assertive. Plus, singles can talk with com. See his website at www.FindingLoveAf- was impressed with her dating knowledge to them. more than one potential mate in a mat- ter50.com SC and her reassurances about the site’s Dr. Orbuch said, “Before getting ter of minutes. They can’t do that when safety. involved in a long-distance relationship, they’re out on a date with one person. PLEASE NOTE: The opinions offered here are solely those Dr. Orbuch said, “OurTimes’s highest each person must communicate his or The OurTime website link: www. of the guest columnist and may or may not be shared by the San Clemente Times staff. We appreciate, however, their priority is member safety. We have safety her expectations about who would move OurTime.com. willingness to share their views, and we invite responses to experts constantly patrolling the site. and who wouldn’t. If neither is willing or Email me at [email protected] to be sent to [email protected].

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SPORTS & OUTDOORS 5 Best Bets CLASSES & CAMPS GOLF BASEBALL HIKING BASEBALL Stories, scores, schedules & more City Summer Triton Football Angels vs. Outdoor Adventure Nationals vs. An- Camps, TBA Golf Tourney, Dodgers, Fitness Club, gels, Angel Stadium June 24, 7:30 a.m. Talega Golf Club Dodger Stadium Mount Baldy June 27, 7:05 p.m. June 24, TBA June 24, 7:10 p.m. June 25, TBA The City of San Clemente After wrapping up a slew is still taking registration Head to Talega Golf There’s a Freeway Series Advanced hikers are of games on the road, the for a range of summer Club for a round of golf, just ahead as the Angels encouraged to scale the Angles head home in time camps to keep you active a banquet and more. hit the road to take on summit of Mount Baldy. to host Washington in the for the months ahead. All proceeds go directly the Dodgers in the first of The cost for non-mem- first of a three-game series. Info: www.san-clemente.org to San Clemente High’s a three-game series. bers is $25. Info: www.losangeles.angels. football program. Info: www.losangeles. Info: 949.366.1010 mlb.com Info: www.sctritonsgolf.com dodgers.mlb.com SCSan 5 Clemente Utah State of Mind San Clemente High’s Travis Wilson talks verbal commitment to Utes and more

By David Zimmerle San Clemente Times

hen you’re a high-profile high school quarterback, moving on to play NCAA Division 1 football is W all about what makes the most sense as an elite prospect. For San Clemente High School starting quarterback Travis Wilson, the choice on where to play college football is a simple and straightforward one—the University of Utah. Having wrapped up his junior year, Wilson is almost set to embark on a final mission with his fellow Tritons. And thankfully for the team and community, he’ll play out the fall season of games without the distractions of where he wants to play at the next level. Quarterbacks in general aim to commit early. They do so because they know what kind of offensive system suits them for the most part. Fielding a total of seven offers that included the likes of San Clemente High’s starting quarterback Travis Wilson releases a quick outlet pass during a game last fall. He will be entering his senior year having Utah, Washington, Colorado, Arizona, Arizona State, UCLA already given his verbal commitment to play quarterback for the University of Utah. Photo courtesy of Brian Miller and Iowa State, Wilson gave his verbal commitment to the Utes in early May and hasn’t wavered from it. He likely that was really important to me in making my decision,” “This is all definitely really exciting for me,” he said. “At won’t, moving forward. he said. “I plan on red-shirting my freshman year and the beginning of last year, I wouldn’t have expected this “Before our first week of spring ball (in April) some of the improving my mechanics overall while backing their cur- much exposure. But I’ve been hoping for this since I was a coaches from Utah came out for a visit to see me work out,” rent starter Jordan Wynn, a junior from Oceanside High kid. I feel blessed to be able to play Division 1 football, and I Wilson said. “They hinted at offering me then, but didn’t do School. Utah also made the most sense for me because just want to make the most out of it. I also want everyone to it until they came out for a second visit. Out of all the schools at San Clemente we’re in the process of changing up our know that I’m a good quarterback and that Utah made the that offered me, they definitely showed the most interest.” offense to one that’s more pro-style, so it’ll be nice to know right decision in picking me.” Ultimately, Wilson’s verbal also rested in his comfort level it well because that’s what Utah runs.” As far as the high school season ahead is concerned, with the coaching staff as well as offensive guru and new And even though national signing day won’t happen until Wilson has his eyes steadfastly fixed on the prize. head coach Norm Chow. During his spring break in April, early February 2012, Wilson says he’s most likely sticking “It’s a good thing I committed early so that I can be totally Wilson hit the road for several unofficial visits to Washing- with Utah until then. focused on the season ahead,” he said. “I’ve been with the ton, Utah and Colorado. “I’m willing to talk with other coaches the closer we get guys on this team since Pop Warner, and we’re getting Getting a small taste of life in Salt Lake City, along with to signing day, but I’m pretty firm with this commitment— geared up for the summer months. My plan is to continue to the fact that Utah will soon be staking a claim as a newly pretty sure that I’m 100 percent in wanting to go to Utah. work hard and win it all next season.” added team in the Pac-12, definitely helped spur on the early Standing at 6-6 and weighing in at 220 lbs., Wilson is a Before he hits the field with his teammates in San Clem- decision. towering figure on the field. He has the frame and arm to ente’s first home game of the season against Cabrillo of Long “I’m really comfortable with the coaching staff there, become a phenomenal pocket passer at the next level. Beach on September 2, Wilson is scheduled to showcase his and it was also the most comfortable school that I went to He also said that Washington and Arizona each finished skills at the Elite 11 Camp at the University of Pepperdine at visit,” he said. “Utah’s coaches have also developed a great behind the Utes, respectively. Though the Huskies were the end of July. The camp features the top 11 quarterbacks in relationship with my parents and I really like how they’ll still his first offer, coach Steve Sarkisian is loaded at the quar- the nation working through passing drills and their mechan- be pretty close to see me when I play.” terback position, while Arizona just wasn’t what Wilson ics. With his sights set on playing early, Utah provided him was looking for in a program. Last season, Wilson earned the starting spot for San Clem- with the best set of options. Overall, Wilson is grateful in knowing he is one of the ente throwing for 2,020 yards and 12 touchdowns, while also “I want to play as soon as I can when I get to college, so most sought-after recruits in the country. rushing for 466 yards. SC

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Grom of the WEEK SC SURF David Levy SCOOP ON THE LOCAL SURF COMMUNITY Age: 13, Marco Forster Middle School David Levy first jumped onto a surfboard at the age of 6 and hasn’t looked back since. He enjoys both surfing and bodyboarding but says that his serious training is devoted to longboarding. David intends to continue surfing for the Marco Forster Middle School surf team next year and will focus on continu- ing to improve in hopes of making the Dana Hills High team the following year as a freshman. “David is a really good solid surfer who keeps improving,” said Coach Carol Weinhardt. “His style is shaping up to be pretty progres- sive and I can definitely see him being one of the team leaders next year.” SCSan David Levy. Photo by Melanie Levy When not in the water, he also enjoys skateboarding and hanging out with Clemente his friends. David is no slouch in the classroom either. He is a straight ‘A’ honor student whose name has been a fixture on the Superintendent’s Honor Roll in every quarter of his school career so far. David likes English class, enjoys writing and is definitely college-bound. He intends to keep up his grades and hopes to get into a university that will keep him close to the ocean he loves. David said that, although he likes school, he is really happy that summer is here so he can spend long days 6 at Doheny and San O surfing two to three sessions every day.—Andrea Swayne Surfers’ Hall of Fame Inductees Announced BOARD SHORTS San Clemente Schools Reign at NSSA Na- Surf luminaries will cement their place history at annual ceremony tionals Surf teams from San Clemente High and Shorecliffs Middle Schools dominated at By Andrea Swayne San Clemente Times the 2011 NSSA National Interscholastic Cham- pionships, June 16 to 18 at Salt Creek Beach. The teams took their 11th and ninth national he Surfers’ Hall of Fame pays tribute titles, respectively. San Clemente commanded T to those who have made an endur- the team competition with 111 points to run- ing mark on the culture, sport and ner-up Edison with 103. Five SCHS surfers industry of surfing. Chosen honorees made podium appearances in varsity competi- are immortalized by placing their hand tion. The Men’s Shortboard division saw Brey- and footprints in cement at the foot of the den Taylor in first, Trevor Thornton fifth and Duke Kahanamoku statue on the corner of Tanner Rozunko sixth. Longboarder Eli Gillis PCH and Main in Huntington Beach. The took the fifth spot and Emmy Lombard came ceremony is set to take place during the US in sixth in Womens Shortboard. Shorecliffs Open of Surfing on August 5 at 10 a.m. went way out in front of second place Dwyer, This year’s induction ceremony will hon- 136 to 74. Middle school team competition or Hawaiian waterman George Downing. also saw Marco Forster in fourth, Shorecliffs Downing has made an indelible impression ‘B’ in fifth and Bernice Ayer ninth. Shorecliffs’ in the surfing world as a big wave pioneer, Colt Ward took the top spot in Boys Short- Waikiki beachboy, board shaper, contest board as did Mason Shaw in Longboard. See Duke Kahanamoku and George Downing. Courtesy photo director and mentor to fellow surfers. www.sanclementetimes.com for full results. “The Surfers’ Hall of Fame is proud to and Chuck Linnen as they join the likes of Surf ForecasT honor George Downing one of the great past honorees Laird Hamilton, Andy Irons, UPCOMING EVENTS pioneers of big-wave surfing, leaders of Jack O’Neill, Corky Carroll, Robert August, Water temp: 60-64˚F our sport and major force in preserving Bob Hurley, Sean Collins, Kelly Slater, Water visibility and conditions: San Clemente: June 21-25: Surfing America USA Champion- oceans, reefs, waves and beaches. George Lisa Andersen, Pat O’Connell, Al Merrick, 15-18’+ Fair+; Catalina: 15-25’+ Fair-Good ships, San Onofre State Beach, Lower Trestles Remarks: A decent mix of building Southwest is an ambassador to our sport of surfing, Shaun Tomson and Rob Machado. June 25: DLSA Menehune Surf Champion- groundswell and minimal Northwest windswell a legend and is true surf royalty,” said The ceremony is free and open to the ships, Dana Point, Doheny State Beach June prevails on Thursday. Surge is light-moderate Surfers’ Hall of Fame founder, Aaron public. For more information, see www. 25-July 3: Billabong ISA World Surfing Games, and visibility is pretty good, making for fair+ Pai. “We are thrilled to be able to thank hsssurf.com/shof. SC Panama, Play Venao diving conditions overall. George Downing for his contributions and Short range: Size is in the 3-4’(waist-chest high) achievements to our surfing world and zone on Thursday as Southwest groundswell stoked that he will be here for his induc- slowly builds and trace Northwest windswell tion into the Surfers’ Hall of Fame.” mixes in. For Friday 3-4’+(waist-shoulder high) Downing will be joined by fellow 2011 surf is the norm as Southwest swell holds and inductees Simon Anderson, Taylor Knox small Northwest windswell continues to mix in. Conditions look fair to good for the mornings with calm to light/variable winds. Surfing Walk of Fame Declares Honorees Long range: Fun surf prevails over the weekend The Surfing Walk of Fame induction ceremony as successive Southwest and South-Southwest is set for August 4 at PCH and Main in Hun- groundswells offer up 3-4’+(waist-shoulder tington Beach at 10 a.m. Seven will be placing high) surf at good exposures. Standout spots pull in larger 5’+(head high+)sets around the their hand and footprints in cement. Each will correct tides, as light morning winds offer up be honored in their respective categories: Rob favorable conditions. Stay tuned to Surfline.com Machado (Surf Champion), Skip Frye (Surf for updates. Pioneer), Dick Dale (Surf Culture), Debbie Beacham and Kathy “Gidget” Kohner (tied for Women of the Year), Bill Fury (Local Hero) and The Hole in the Wall Gang (Honor Roll).

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