Surf Street the Los Molinos Board Building District Offers a Veritable “Who’S Who” of the Surf Industry

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Surf Street The Los Molinos board building district offers a veritable “who’s who” of the surf industry

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The sign above marks the entrance to Terry Senate’s surf shop, one of the mainstays of the Los Molinos board-building district. Photo by Robert Zaleski/rzcreative.com www.sanclementetimes.com

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO DANA POINT San Juan Capistrano is running out of David Andrew Camp, the man dubbed the vacant land, meaning every development “Blue Note Bandit,” was arraigned Feb. 22 Eye on SC decision is more important than ever to News on charges of committing 14 bank robberies LOCAL NEWS & IN-DEPTH REPORTING ensure the city’s future economic stability, in south Orange County between Nov. 30 Mayor Lon Uso told an overflow crowd at Next and Feb. 9. Camp, 50, of Laguna Niguel, got El Adobe restaurant during his “State of his nickname from the blue paper he used the City” breakfast Wednesday morning. Door for his demand note during his first rob- Capistrano has recently enlisted Studio 111 What’s going on in bery. The robberies occurred in Aliso Viejo, to amend its Historic Town Center Master our neighboring Costa Mesa, Irvine, Laguna Hills, Laguna Plan to bring in the right mix of retail and towns Niguel, Laguna Woods, Lake Forest, San Juan commercial projects while maintaining the Capistrano and Dana Point. Camp faces a city’s historic and small-town feel. Studio minimum sentence of 18 years in state prison 111 worked on the Paso Robles Master if convicted. Orange County Sheriff Sandra Plan, the Laguna Beach Civic Arts District Hutchens said the media played a key role in SCSan Master Plan; the Santa Fe Depot District Camp’s arrest prompting family members to Clemente in Orange; and the Petaluma downtown contact police after recognizing his picture redevelopment project. in media coverage. Sherriff Hutchens also specifically credited the work of Dana Point’s Police Services in a Feb. 19 press conference.

San Clemente’s Top1 5 Hottest Topics What’s Up With... Patrick, 24, and Tanner Gudauskas, 21, have direction to staff in the event that the depart- WHAT’S NEXT: The next scheduled meeting 1 Last week: N/A • Weeks on the chart: 1 arrived on Australia’s Gold Coast and are mental review of potential cuts doesn’t yield for trustees is March 9. gearing up for their maiden event on the the necessary $2 million in expenses. “If we …San Clemente Businessman prestigious ASP World Tour, the Quiksilver can’t outline savings through cost reduc- FIND OUT MORE: The district has contract and Family Vanish? Pro Gold Coast at Snapper Rocks from Feb- tions, we’ll then look at service reductions,” information at its Web site, www.capousd.org, ruary 27 to March 10. said Scarborough. while the union has information at www.cuea. Held in the world-renowned pointbreaks org. You can also follow news and discussion THE LATEST: A former San Clemente busi- of Australia’s Gold Coast, the Quiksilver Pro WHAT’S NEXT: Several items on the detailed about the district on our Beyond the Black- nessman and his family who moved in January epitomizes the spirit of the ASP World Tour list received three or more votes for ad- board blog at www.sanclementetimes.com. to a northern San Diego County home has by placing the world’s best surfers in the ditional review from City Council members. —Jonathan Volzke vanished, according to the San Diego Sheriff’s world’s best waves, and Yeomans and the Those annual items were: $2,265 to attend Last week: N/A • Weeks on the chart: 1 Department. Joseph McStay, 40, his wife Gudauskas brothers will have their chance the National League of Cities meeting in 5 Summer, 43, and two children Gianni, 4, and to take on icons such as Kelly Slater, 38, Joel Washington, D.C.; $55,000 for Downtown Joseph, 3, abruptly disappeared on February Parkinson, 28, and reigning two-time ASP Business Association; $10,000 for a Wellness …Cyber Forum at High 4. Authorities found the family’s abandoned World Champion Mick Fanning, 28, amongst Program & Benefits Fair for city employees; School? Isuzu Trooper on Feb. 8 in San Ysidro near others. $51,890 for Planning Commission Support; the Mexican border. The children’s car seats $550,000 for Major Street Maintenance and THE LATEST: Bullying is no longer confined to were still inside. WHAT’S NEXT: Yeomans will face California $250,000 for Annual Slurry Seal. “He never disconnects from anyone,” said school playgrounds anymore; it’s everywhere, veteran Taylor Knox, 38, and returning including the internet and cell phones. With Alan Geller, who has known McStay for eight Australian Luke Stedman in his opening FIND OUT MORE: www.san-clemente.org years. “I consider him my best friend and he the advent of social networking Web sites round heat, while Patrick takes on current —Norb Garrett such as MySpace and Facebook, and the rise never went to Tijuana to do business.” ASP World No. 15 Fredrick Pattachia, 28, McStay’s brother, Michael, also was very Last week: N/A • Weeks on the chart: 1 of multimedia messaging services, bullies are and highly-touted Australian rookie Owen finding new ways to torment their victims. suspicious of the circumstances surround- Wright, 19. Tanner battles Santa Barbara’s 4 ing the family’s disappearance. “We were But awareness is also on the rise thanks to Bobby Martinez, 27, and Portugal’s Tiago …Teacher Negotiations at people such as Trudy Podobas, head of San very close to each other and nothing unusual Pires, 29. like this has ever happened before,” he said. CUSD? Clemente High School’s PTA. “We’re one of the first PTA organizations to raise awareness “These are good people and a loving family. FIND OUT MORE: The event will be webcast You can’t fake the joy that they had in his THE LATEST: A report from an independent of cyber and phone harassment,” she said. live via www.aspworldtour.com “Everyone these days is looking at social house.” Michael also added that he did not be- —Dave Prodan fact-finder on the contract stalemate between lieve the children had passports, and checked the Capistrano Unified School District and its networking, including college admissions of- to find out if his brother’s finances were in Last week: N/A • Weeks on the chart: 2 teachers is due to be released this week, and ficers who often check a student’s MySpace or order. “I asked a loan officer who recently 3 should lay the groundwork for resolving the Facebook to get information on them.” helped my brother get a home for his credit …City Council Eyeballs ongoing dispute. On Thursday, Feb. 25, the SCHS PTA is report just to make sure,” said Michael. “Can Both sides could accept the recommen- hosting a free “Cyber Savvy Forum” at the you buy a house these days without your life Potential Service Cuts? dations in the report, or trustees could school starting at 6:30 p.m. in the Triton Cen- in order?” unilaterally implement a contract. Trustees ter. Officials including San Clemente Police No one answers the phone at McStay’s San THE LATEST: San Clemente’s City Council have repeatedly said a 10 percent pay cut is Services Chief Lt. Paul D’Auria and Master Clemente business—Earth Inspired Products. held a special budget meeting on Tuesday, required to help the district survive a budget of Ceremonies Curt Visca will be on hand for Feb. 23, to review potential cuts in the face of crisis; teachers, represented by the Capist- the event. WHAT’S NEXT: A fund for the McStay’s safe a potential $2 million operating deficit in its rano Unified Education Association, say they return has been set up at www.mcstayfamily. General Fund for the 2010-2011 fiscal year. are willing to accept a pay cut but believe it WHAT’S NEXT: The cyber safety forum runs com. San Diego authorities request anyone City staff detailed a list of all city programs should be temporary if the district’s finances from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Triton Cen- with information call Sgt. David Martinez at that do not generate revenue equal to or recover. ter. SCHS is located at 600 Avenida Pico. 858.974.2431. greater than the program cost, which City The contract impasse led trustees to meet Council reviewed. Council then identified in a closed-door session Sunday night. The FIND OUT MORE: Call 949.230.4661 for more FIND OUT MORE: www.mcstayfamily.com those programs which they are willing to meeting was held with the district’s negotia- information. —JAS —Jamal Al-Sarraf consider for service reduction. tor, without any public notice. While district “I would have checked every item on the officials cited a government code that allows On the Bubble Last week: N/A • Weeks on the chart: 1 list, but I’m assuming you’re going to review such secret meetings, Californians Aware Other topics making news this week 2 all of these items,” said councilman Bob attorney Terry Francke, an expert in the …Local Trio Kick off ASP Baker, who also noted that large ticket items state’s open-meetings laws, said it was still NEW WEB SITE FOR SONGS: Southern World Tour? such as multi-million dollar legal fees and highly unusual. The decision only adds more California Edison launched a new community consulting contracts should be examined fuel to the political fires raging in the district, information Web site for San Onofre Nuclear as well. City Manager George Scarborough where Trustees Ken Lopez Maddox and Generating Station (SONGS). The Web site is THE LATEST: Nathan Yeomans, 28, and described the exercise as one providing Mike Winsten are facing a recall. www.sce.com/SONGScommunity.

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horn incessantly. The problem is on-going to throw their cigarettes on to her property his vehicle. According to a sheriff’s report the according to a sheriff’s report. and kept knocking on her door. Deputies man never caught his car. were dispatched in order to ensure that no SC Monday, February 22 fights would break out between the two. ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY North El Camino Real / Avenida Pico (11:21 CITIZEN ASSIST VANDALISM IN PROGRESS a.m.) A bus driver called authorities when a Avenida Pico, 500 Block (9:29 p.m.) A Avenida Victoria, 600 Block (5:34 p.m.) drunken passenger refused to get off the bus Sheriff’s Denny’s employee called authorities when A concerned informant called authorities after several hours. Deputies came to the bus a male with counterfeit money came into when they saw six male subjects breaking driver’s aid and did a background check on the restaurant and asked for change in $20 windows at a nearby hotel that was being re- the passenger for any outstanding warrants. Blotter bills. The employee realized he had been modeled. After breaking the windows they They found a warrant and arrested the pas- swindled when he checked the bill later and quickly sped off on their skateboards. senger. found it to be fake. Compiled By Jamal Al-Sarraf SUSPCIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES BATTERY El Camino Real, 1100 Block (5:01 p.m.) Calle Escuela / Avenida Presidio (11:18 a.m.) All information below is obtained from the Orange County Calle Valle, 1400 Block (8:59 p.m.) A victim An informant began to pump gas into his A concerned citizen called deputies when Sheriff’s Department Web site (www.ocsd.org) and re- car when a Ford truck rolled in and hit his they saw a group of six juveniles using illegal flects data available from calls placed from the field by the of an assault called authorities from a res- responding officer(s). An arrest doesn’t represent guilt. taurant screaming that he had been hit by car. The driver of the car was an elderly drugs inside the bushes of a park. The items below are just a sampling of the entries listed another customer. During the conversation man who later got out of his car, looked on the OCSD Web site. the caller hung up and deputies were sent to around, got back into his car and then drove KEEP THE PEACE investigate shortly after. away. Avenida Magdalena, 700 Block (10:05 a.m.) Tuesday, February 23 A man called deputies because he and his PETTY THEFT DISTURBANCE-FAMILY DISPUTE girlfriend got into a dispute over the phone. ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY El Camino Real, 800 Block (7:40 p.m.) Monterey Lane, 400 Block (3:00 p.m.) Enraged, his girlfriend began to destroy his Calle Amistad, 100 Block (4:56 a.m.) Accord- According to a grocery store employee, a An informant called deputies when their residence and threw out all of his clothes. ing to the Department of Fish and Game, male juvenile came into the store and stole 36-year-old son had too much to drink and Deputies arrived at his home and were ad- a mountain lion was on a trail nearby. No some alcohol. The employee called authori- began yelling and screaming at other family vised that he had two handguns and an AR-15 one was hurt in the incident and the cat was ties and deputies rushed to the scene and members and would not stop. rifle inside the residence. captured. arrested the boy. DISTURBANCE SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES SUSPICIOUS PERSON IN VEHICLE KEEP THE PEACE Avenida Mastil, 2400 Block (12:18 p.m.) Calle Campana / Calle Canasta (9:37 a.m.) Calle Heraldo, 2800 Block (2:11 a.m.) An Calle Del Cerro, 1100 Block (7:31 p.m.) An informant called authorities when they An informant called authorities when they saw informant called authorities when a lifted Ford An angry informant called authorities when saw a woman in a red Chevy Suburban a group of six juveniles in dark clothing look- truck would pass by their house and honk its their neighbors that live above her began driving slowly with her boyfriend chasing ing into parked cars.

• TARGET DRAFT EIR AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW: City staff has given notice that the Draft EIR for the proposed Target Retail Store that would be located at 990 Avenida Vista Hermosa in San Clemente is available for review. The Target store would consist of a 142,206 square foot store with a 508 car parking lot. The Draft EIR analyzes the Target store’s impacts on: aesthetics; air quality; biological re- NOTES sources; geology and soils; land use and planning; noise; and traffic and transportation. The 45-day public comment period is from Febru- ary 16 to April 1 at 5 p.m. Mail or email comments to: City of San Clemente Community Development Department, Ms. Brenda Wisneski, AICP, Principal Planner, 910 Calle Negocio, Ste. 100, San Clemente, CA 92673, [email protected]. Questions on the Draft EIR or Target project may also be made by calling Brenda Wisneski at 949.361.6197. Copies of the Draft EIR are available on the City’s website at www.san-clemente.org, at the Community Development Department (see above) or at the following locations: City of San Clemente City Hall City of San Clemente Library. • Arch Insurance Coma- pany Settlement Agreement (Marblehead Coastal Improvements): Director of Public Works Bill Cameron presented the report to council concerning a settlement agreement with Arch Insurance Company (AIC) providing for the completion of certain Marblehead Coastal Improvements. Villa San Clemente (the name of the company that will develop the commercial part of Marblehead Coastal) is seeking work be completed by AIC around their site so that development can be completed in a timely man- ner. However, both sides have seemingly reached an impasse as far as what work should be covered that AIC has not finished despite receiving a bond in order to do so. AIC maintains that they are not required to do work that is not covered by the bond. Council still agreed to ratify the action taken to approve and authorize Mayor Jim Dahl to execute a settlement agreement by and between the city of San Clemente and AIC, providing for the completion of certain Marblehead Coastal improvements, approve revenue of $601,390 to General Fund Miscellaneous Reimbursement Account, and approve an expenditure of said monies from the General Fund, other legal expenses and the Marblehead Bond Litigation account.

needs a home at The Ark of San Juan’s event Monday, March 1 City Council Meeting City and at Pets Plus. 28991 Golden Lantern, Laguna 6 p.m. Business meeting in City Hall Niguel, 949.388.0034, www.arkofsanjuan.org. SONGS Siren Testing Council Chambers, 100 Avenida Presidio, Southern California Edison will be conducting 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org. Community Capo Bay Area League of Women its quarterly siren test from March 1–5. Ques- Voters Community Forum 10:30 a.m. tions? 949. 361.6109, www.san-clemente.org. Toastmasters The public is invited to hear speakers on Cli- 7 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Practice public speaking in a Calendar mate Change and Prison Reform in California Serra Open House friendly and supportive atmosphere at the li- at the Dana Point Library. 33841 Niguel Road, 10 a.m. Serra Preschool invites prospective brary, 242 Ave. Del Mar, 949.361. 8463, www. Thursday, February 25 949.492.7675. students and their parents to its Annual Open sanclemente.freetoasthost.net. House. 1005 Calle Puente, San Clemente, 949 Brown Bag Day & The Taking of Med- “Meet the Authors” Luncheon 492-8188, [email protected]. Wednesday, March 3 ication 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Seniors can have their 11:30 a.m. Sponsored by the San Clemente medications reviewed by a doctor at the Senior Friends of the Library at the Arroyo Trabuco Fun on the Run Koneko Japanese Interest Group Center. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.498.3322, Golf Club. Cost $50. 26772 Avery Parkway, 2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. After-school activity 11 a.m. Meets every Wednesday at the Ama- www.san-clemente.org. Mission Viejo, 949.492.1064 or 949.492.7400, program. More info & locations: 949.361.8227, deus Cafe to talk about Japanese language, www.ocpl.org. www.san-clemente.org. food and culture. 111 Avenida Palizada, Friday, February 26 949.218.5186, www.meetup.com/The- All-American Boys Chorus Tuesday, March 2 KoneKo-Meetup-Group. Dark Friday 12 p.m. The singing group holds an “open rehearsal” for interested boys age 8 to 10 at City offices closed. www.san-clemente.org. San Clemente Woman’s Club Meet- French Conversation Club the OC Fairgrounds. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, ing 11 a.m. Local women welcome to join the 2 p.m.–4 p.m. Come and chat at Cafe Calypso 714.708.1670, www.taabc.org. Seniors’ Birthday Celebration fun at Bad to the Bone Restaurant, 107 Via Pico every Wednesday; no fees, no registration. 114 12 p.m. Entertainment and lunch at the Senior Plaza, San Clemente, 949.481.1460, Avenida Del Mar, 949.493.5228. Center. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.498.3322, Sunday, February 28 www.sanclementewomansclub.com. www.san-clemente.org. Planning Commission Meeting Nature Hike After School Club 6 p.m. Study session in Ocean View Con- Saturday, February 27 9 a.m. Join rangers at Caspers Wilderness 3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Kids 5 and older can do ference Room; 7 p.m. Regular meeting in Park for an easy 1-mile hike along the nature crafts, activities, read and more at the library; Council Chambers. 100 Avenida Presidio, Pet Adoption Event trail. Free. Parking $5. 33401 Ortega Hwy., advance signups required. 242 Avenida Del 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Find a furry new friend who 949.923.2210, www.ocparks.com. Mar, 949.492.3493, www.ocpl.org.

www.sanclementetimes.com February 25–March 3, 2010 • San Clemente Times • Page 9 Eye on SC Surf Street The Los Molinos board building district offers a veritable “who’s who” of the surf industry By Joe Carberry San Clemente Times

ong before San Clemente knew Talega, or Wal-Mart or even before the vibe L at lower Trestles became habitually grumpy, there was Calle de Los Molinos. This street in the manufacturing district off Avenida Pico on San Clemente’s north side has long been a center of commerce, home to mechanics, wood workers, carpenters and ar- tisans. Then, in the late 1950’s Dale Velzy Surf Shop and Walker Foam opened in the district, and the San Clemente surf manufacturing floodgates were open. Plenty of beach towns have board building boroughs, like Oceanside and Santa Cruz, Cocoa Beach, Florida and Currumbin on Aus- tralia’s Gold Coast, but arguably none of these have become as prolific in the surf industry as Calle de Los Molinos, an avenue called home Photo by Robert Zaleski/rzcreative.com by some of the most important names in the sport’s history: Steve Boehne, Terry Sen- Drawing a linear history of the Los cog in the timeline (aside from the street’s Around the same time, Boehne was operat- ate, Timmy Patterson, Midget Smith, Herbie Molinos surf-building culture is dodgy at close proximity to Trestles and Salt Creek). ing his Infinity storefront on the corner of Fletcher, Hamish Graham, Matt Biolos, Rick best, but most shapers in the area agree In the late 1970s Basham scraped enough El Camino Real and Pico. A shop that would Rock, Mickey Munoz and others. that the reclusive Brad Basham is a key money together to buy a plot of land on the change hands and names from Infinity, to corner of Los Obreros (roughly translated Rick James, to Herbie Fletcher, the San Clem- as “workingman”) and Los Molinos (mean- ente Surf Company and finally to Catalyst, the ing “mill” or “grinder”), and lived in a trailer name the building bears today. there before constructing a building with Other shapers and craftsman followed the help of contracting friends where he set to the Los Molinos area because of the low up his surfboard glassing business, becom- rent and manufacturing atmosphere, either ing the sole distributor of Clark Foam in the working in a room at Basham’s or one of the process. Basham, an intensely private man hundreds that followed, often combined with with long, wiry gray hair and beard, refused glassing centers and sometimes, retail fronts. to be quoted for this piece but insisted that “This is the hub. Just working down in this any influence he had was strictly busi- area gets my juices flowing,” said Patterson, ness-related. “Brad Basham is my hero,” whose parents worked in the industry with says Rock. “Pretty much everything that Hobie at its original Capo Beach head- happened on this street can in some way be quarters. “Incredible surfers like Taj and attributed to him.” Parkinson will stop in and give me feedback Basham charged five dollars a board for on boards. This is the place.” his shaping rooms that dozens of craftsman A place a passerby could easily miss if they have occupied over the years (Basham weren’t looking. “There’s a lot of talent in has since moved down the street). “I was these back alleys,” said …Lost founder Matt 16 years old when I first started and it was Biolos, who likes to boast that the modern incredible for me,” Rock says. “I felt like I’d surfboard evolved here. “There’s 30 guys in made it.”’ this area you’ve never heard of that can build better boards than anybody in the world.” Biolos, who started and now runs his business out of Herbie Fletcher’s old digs on Los Molinos, was a poster child for surfing’s riot- ous generation of the 1990s. His brand was known for its rowdy surf movies document- ing sponsored riders whose off-the-water antics and Jackass-esque pranks paralleled an aerial assault on the sport. Biolos rented a house in the Los Molinos district where the parties were legendary, often spilling out onto the streets. One night, things got so ridiculous, a neighbor stood on top of the fence screaming and “waving his pistol,” demanding the party cease and desist. The cops arrived shortly after to “ransack” the place and make sure it did. This “go-hard, on and off the water” lifestyle and the image it spawned helped earn …Lost millions in sales of its board and clothing lines. “Making it,” in the district is an ambigu- ous term. Some of these entrepreneurs have worked hard to establish their names beyond the competitive surf world–brands like OP Clockwise from top: The back room glassing facility at Timmy Patterson’s; blanks line the wall at and …Lost. These operations were started Matt Biolos’ ...Lost warehouse; Timmy Patterson. Photos by Robert Zaleski/rzcreative.com (Cont. on page 12)

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Eye on SC Surf Street (Cont. from page 10) in obscure, back alley locales that, from the outside, could just as easily be pipe or win- dowpane builders as world-class surfboard and clothing companies. The minimal signage marking these back alley entrances doesn’t necessarily point to humility but more likely to a singular focus on creating an excellent product. And most of the Los Molinos craftsman simply choose to “make” an honest living with little pretense, creating timeless pieces of wave riding magic that will mostly remain known only to the surf world. A few others have fallen victim to the temptations of what driven up the quality.” some have called, “The Alley of Broken Of course competition is coming from Dreams,” a gritty, working man’s hood where everywhere now as pop out boards from Asia derelicts trip and mumble in and out of have fully infiltrated the surfboard market. Mulligan’s Sports Bar. Today, literally thousands of surfable rides Many of the people we spoke to asked that are being built without the designer even the term “surf ghetto” be omitted from the touching a planer. While this infiltration is piece because of its negative connotations. inevitable, the glassing rooms in most of While the street certainly embodies a few of these buildings remain full. Real surfers will the ghetto stereotypes, it also hosts an incred- Above: A shaper works on a blank in one of ...Lost’s shaping bays. Right: An appropriate sign marks the always know real quality. “People take quality ibly vibrant micro-economy. From short entrance to Terry Senate’s surf shop. Photos by Robert Zaleski/rzcreative.com very serious down here,” said Patterson. “It’s boards to long boards, thrusters to quads, everything.” pintails to squashtails, every type of board “There’s a level of respect and camaraderie around here that Friday afternoon is a relaxed affair on Los is made here, spanning every generation isn’t seen very often, especially in a competitive market like Molinos. One designer mounts a bike and of shaper and rider. “We’re not even talking rides down the street to pay his glass bill. about the ghosts of great shapers,” says Bio- this. And that competition has driven up the quality.” Two more sit on a couch–converted from the los. “There’s a direct lineage here to [original —Rick Rock backseat of a van–in front of a shop, talking surfboard building].” story about life and this winter’s epic surf. That micro-economy is obvious once you supplies for board building—save the CAD board. For all the strong personalities in the Others slip boards into cars for an evening get behind the curtain. One shaper will use machines—can be bought right here on district, it’s a surprisingly low-key work envi- session. The hustle and bustle of San Clem- another’s CAD machine to cut out his designs Los Molinos. And collaboration is easy, like ronment. “There’s a level of respect and ca- ente has amplified a lot in the years since the in exchange for glassing. Others will borrow when Ron House had Mark Stavron with Of- maraderie around here that isn’t seen very first boards were built here. But the vibe, the a gallon of resin from the shaper next door ficial Fins build the box and fin setup while often, especially in a competitive market like grit and the laid-back atmosphere on Calle de and pay him back next week. Most of the designing Laird Hamilton’s popular standup this,” said Rock. “And that competition has Los Molinos is pretty much the same. SC

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u Heritage Church and Go Green Mobile Shredding are hosting a shredding event from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. on Feb. 27. Shred the past and help restore the future for those in Haiti by participating in this community document shredding event. Cost is $10 per storage-size file box. 100% of all funds raised go to Haiti orphanage reconstruction. 190 Avenida La Pata. Call 949.361.1022 or Courtesy photo visit www.hcfc.org for more information. u Truman Benedict Elementary School’s Pack 113 Webelos were awarded their Arrow of Light on Feb. 5, 2010. Courtesy of Alli Yates u SCHS seniors Malcom Sibbly (left) and u Be a Hero Become a Donor Foundation u Bruce S. Levine DVM of San Clemente has Joseph Wright (right) run through a ‘swag (BAHBAD) is hosting three donor events check’ as they perform their song “Passin’ Me been certified as aD iplomate by the Ameri- next week in an effort to bring back the 1,500 can Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) By” for the all-school Talent Show February units of blood our community hospital used 19, sponsored by the SCHS Bible Lit Club. specializing in Exotic Companion Mammal in 2009. BAHBAD is partnering with the Practice. Dr. Levine has mastered a rigor- An audience of over 250 students, parents San Diego Blood Bank to “pay it back” to and community members applauded as 14 ous and demanding application process and the community by hosting numerous donor certification examination in order to obtain acts played out their skills. All proceeds were events this year. donated to Empowering Lives International. Diplomate status. He practices at the Bird March 3: at San Clemente High School and Exotic Animal Clinic of Orange County from 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Students 17 and over who located at San Clemente Veterinary Hospital, u Serra Preschool invites prospective students meet the requirements can donate blood, 1833 S. El Camino Real. and their parents to its Annual Open House as well as 16 year olds who have parent and on March 1, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at 1005 physician consent. Calle Puente in San Clemente (next to Las March 4: at Vista Del Mar Middle School u A Wine Tasting and Silent Auction Fund- Palmas Elementary School). The doors of Serra raiser for the YMCA will be held at Cafe 207, Courtesy photo from 12 p.m.–5 p.m. The event honors Preschool will be open to families interested in student Katie Westland, who lost her fight to located at 207 South El Camino Real, on Feb. 25 u San Clemente High School juniors Jas- seeing, experiencing, and learning about the only leukemia in 2006. from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Ticket price is $21.60 mine DeNault and Austin Taylor have been cooperative preschool in San Clemente. “We’re March 7: at Our Savior Lutheran Church per person and includes wine tasting, appetizers selected to attend the 10th Annual Author’s excited to show our school. You walk in the door from 8 a.m.–1 p.m. and a $10 tax deductible donation to the YMCA. Luncheon on February 27 at he Arroyo and it’s magical, a space for personal creativ- At all of the events, we will have a marrow Space is limited. More information is available Trabuco Golf Club. Their attendance was ity and discovery,” said board member Amber registry for anyone between the ages of 18 by visiting the Web site www.ymcawinetasting. awarded based on their performance in the La Motte. Serra Preschool will begin accepting and 60 to join, where the $100 fee will be myevent.com. International Baccalaureate English classes. new enrollment for the 2010-2011 school year at paid by the Bone Marrow Foundation of San The award is sponsored by the Friends of the Open House with a deposit and completed Diego. Joining the registry requires a consent Have something interesting for the the Library and English teacher Michael registration form. For questions about the Open form and four cheek swabs. No appointment community? Send your information to Conlon. House, contact the school at 949.492.8188. is needed for the marrow registry. [email protected].

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34932 Calle del Sol, Suite B, Capistrano Beach, CA 92624 HOW TO REACH US phone 949.388.7700 fax 949.388.9977 www.sanclementetimes.com Publisher/EDITOR San Clemente Times, Vol. 5, Issue 8. The SC Times (www.sanclementetimes.com ) is published weekly by Picket Fence SOAPBOX Media, publishers of the DP Times (www.danapointtimes.com) and The Capistrano Dispatch (www.thecapistrano- Norb Garrett, 949.388.7700, x101 dispatch.com). Copyright: No articles, illustrations, photographs, or other editorial matter or advertisements herein VIEWS, OPINIONS AND INSIGHTS [email protected] may be reproduced without written permission of the publisher. The publisher assumes no responsibility for return of unsolicited manuscripts, art, photos or negatives. Copyright 2010. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA. Advertising PICKET FENCE MEDIA Print and Online GROUP PUBLISHER ADVERTISING/MULTI- Billing/Collections Manager Michele Reddick, 949.388.7700, x103 > Norb Garrett MEDIA MARKETING > Alyssa Garrett [email protected] > Michele Reddick Distribution Manager EDITORIAL (Group Sales Director/ > Andrea Swayne San Clemente) Distribution Group Senior Editor, INTERNS Editor, The Capistrano Dispatch Racks, Driveways, Subscriptions > Sergio Sanchez Jamal Al- Sarraf, Jack Baker, > Jonathan Volzke (San Juan Capistrano) Andrea Swayne, 949.388.7700, x113 Sara Borman, Danielle Juncal, City Editor, DP Times > Lauralyn Loynes Sherry Lucas [email protected] > Andrea Swayne SCSan (Dana Point) SPECIAL THANKS Clemente Robert Miller, George Mackin, Billing ART/Design > Angela Edwards (Locals Only Directory) Rebecca Nordquist Alyssa Garrett, 949.388.7700, x100 Senior Designer > Jasmine Smith OPERATIONS CONTRIBUTORS [email protected] Shelley Murphy, Tawnee Prazak, Graphic Designer Finance Director David Zimmerle > Heidi Mefferd > Mike Reed

GUEST OPINION: Eric Cummings, San Clemente High School Graduate and CUSD Recall Supporter Online Reader Poll CUSD Trustees’ Threat to Sue Which planned/proposed commercial project do you most look forward to? Undemocratic and Unfair Playa Del Norte (North Beach) 14% n Jan.15, Kathleen Sigafoos won San Clemente High Their second claim is that the recall pe- School’s Teacher of the Year. A teacher for 20 years, she tition contains misleading and inaccurate Marblehead Outlets Ostarted SCHS’s International Baccalaureate program— information. It does not. This is just legal 35% of which I’m a proud graduate—and helped found the SCHS bickering by the trustees. For example, Education Foundation—which provides free tutoring, college they claim the line, “You have failed to Target counseling and financial resources to students. deliver on your campaign promises,” 49% Last week, CUSD Trustees Ken Maddox and Mike Winsten, is “both false and misleading.” It’s an in a certified letter, threatened to sue her family. opinion! I agree with that statement, and Make sure to sound off each week on the “SC Times Poll of Kathleen Sigafoos and her husband Jim are only two of the so do a lot of CUSD voters. And accord- the Week” at www.sanclementetimes.com. Then go to our Eric Cummings victims of the trustees’ legal threats. Maddox and Winsten also ing to the law, this statement is legally community Message Board and share your opinions. threatened to sue the nine other citizens who signed a Recall defensible and arguable. www.sanclementetimes.com. Bookmark it today! petition to remove them as trustees on the board of CUSD. Of I think the real reason Maddox and Winsten have threat- The SC Times Online Reader Polls are not scientific and do not reflect the opinion of theSC Times. course, all of the voters in South Orange County are victims ened to sue is to stall the recall campaign, just as Jennifer because this lawsuit will have a chilling effect on local citizens Beall’s lawsuit prevented Marlene Draper and Sheila Be- need change now more than ever at CUSD. exercising their rights to participate in our democracy. necke from including ballot statements during their recall. Finally, one last appeal to trustees Maddox and Winsten: Their legal reasoning for threatening a lawsuit, in my If it was a chilling effect they were going for, it was a chill- don’t sue the backers of the recall campaign. We live in a opinion, is suspect. Their first claim is that they weren’t served ing effect they got. Some of the original signers don’t want democracy that strives off competition. If you believe the people properly, but the recall petition was delivered to a secretary to be involved in a lawsuit and have backed out. The recall support you, then you don’t need the legal system to fight your in front of them at a public hearing. Both candidates still campaign had to hire a lawyer, which will cost the grassroots battles for you. responded to the recall petition with 200 word statements, and recall campaign thousands of dollars. And I’m nervous to And please don’t sue me for exercising my right to free both sent their responses to the local press. Clearly, they were write an editorial against the trustees because I’m afraid they speech. informed about the campaign. The trustees believe in the “let- will sue me. Eric Cummings, a San Juan Capistrano resident, is a local ter of the law” over the intent of the law. This lawsuit threat is bullying, plain and simple. It’s un- freelance writer, blogger (www.onviolence.com) and supporter of (For people so concerned with process, they sure didn’t fol- American, un-democratic and plain, old-fashioned wrong. the CUSD recall effort. Cummings is a San Clemente High School low it themselves. The trustees misspelled Jim Sigafoos’ name But I’m not giving up. Instead of giving charitably this Graduate and son of an SCHS teacher. in their legal letter. They also didn’t deliver the letter on time. year to my alma mater or to a close friend’s missionary PLEASE NOTE: The opinions offered here are solely those of the guest Their legal notice demands a response by last Wednesday, but work, I’m sending it to the recall effort’s defense fund. And columnist and may or may not be shared by the San Clemente Times staff. some of the signers didn’t even get their letters until after the I’ll be out collecting signatures and talking to voters. If this We appreciate, however, their willingness to share their views, and we invite deadline had passed.) lawsuit threat has convinced me of anything, it is that we responses to be sent to [email protected]. Letters to the Editor UNFAIR CRITICISM were problems to be fixed. As one of the new management able happening.” That sounds like something Yogi Berra might team brought in two years ago, he was presumably respon- advise. If disasters are Headricks great fear I would suggest he Diane Etchison, San Clemente sible for reestablishing a smoothly functioning working team start preparing for the next tsunami or the Big One earthquake I have been surprised by some of the Letters to the Editor after the chaos of a management change. That this has not as they are much more likely to occur in his lifetime than a attacking Gary Headrick and the rest of us who are concerned been accomplished yet seems to be one of the major prob- nuclear disaster. I would further suggest that he stop driving his about safety at issues at SONGS. I was particularly appalled by lems at SONGS, and it will not be accomplished until it is ac- car, swimming at the beach, or crossing streets on foot, as those the letter from Thom Von Gremp, whose reasoning and writing knowledged. There are always bumps in the road when upper activities are much more dangerous than the operation of our style are those of an 8 year-old. Gary has repeatedly stated that management changes. By drawing management’s attention to local nuclear power plant. he is not against nuclear power stations; rather, he is trying to the problems brought forward by whistleblowers who have According to the World Nuclear Association, the first com- ensure the safety of the community. not had their concerns adequately addressed, Gary Headrick mercial nuclear power stations started operation in the 1950s. Based on these letters to the editor and statements made in has done us all a great service. I believe we need more citizen There are now some 436 commercial nuclear reactors operating the City Council meeting, including one made by Councilman activists like Gary to step in and raise public awareness when in 30 countries, with 372,000 Mwe of total capacity. They provide Bob Baker, many people believe we should “let the experts do corporations and governments forget that it’s not just about about 15% of the world’s electricity as continuous, reliable base- their job.” But none of these opinions acknowledges the fact the economy anymore. We all know that chasing profits can- load power, and their efficiency is increasing. Fifty-six countries that SONGS is an aging facility that is using somewhat obsolete not trump safety. operate a total of about 250 research reactors and a further 220 processes, and that ensuring safety is more important now than nuclear reactors power ships and submarines. There are 104 ever before. Furthermore, many of the problems described ap- NUKES ARE SAFE nuclear power plants currently operating in the U. S. with a pear to be management problems. remarkable safety record. I attended the City Council meeting on February 2nd and Todd Chisam, San Clemente heard several SONGS employees speak about their concerns. Alarmist Gary Headrick, founder of San Clemente Green, To submit a letter to the editor for possible inclusion in the paper, e-mail us at letters@ sanclementetimes.com or send it to 34932 Calle del Sol, Suite B, Capistrano Beach, CA I also heard a well-qualified (“expert”) Senior Vice President at pleads with the City Council to intervene in the restart of San 92624. San Clemente Times reserves the right to edit reader-submitted letters for length and SONGS make a statement that did not acknowledge that there Onofre’s Unit 2 reactor, and to “ try to imagine the unthink- is not responsible for the claims made or the information written by the writers.

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PRESENTS

Ocean Institute Dave’s underwater viewing POD™ aboard the hi-tech sailing Marine Mammal Cruises introduce participants to catamaran Manute’a. You can also hear dolphins and whales whales, dolphins, and sea lions using state-of-the-art underwater with a research quality hydrophone. Experienced equipment including satellites, plankton nets, sediment marine naturalists are present on every two and a half hour samplers, and video microscopes. Experience trip, every day, including award winning wildlife film- these magnificent animals and learn about maker Capt. Dave Anderson himself who will ex- ana Point is known as the Whale Capital of the West feeding strategies, migration, and behav- plain how these animals live and will engage for good reason. Local whale watching opportuni- ior patterns. Cruise times are 1:30 p.m. passengers in a unique face-to-face, Q&A D ties are abundant at the Dana Point Harbor. Most and 4 p.m. on Festival weekends. Trips session on the way back to the dock. of these quality excursions are from two to three hours in last two and a half hours. Member Mrs. Capt. Dave’s triple fudge brownies length and prices are subject to change, so be sure to con- pricing is $22 for adults and $19 for are served free on every Safari. tact the tour operators for detailed information. children 4-12 years old. Non-mem- All trips are broadcast live on www. ber pricing is $35 adults and $22 WhaleWatchingTV.com, so you can Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Whale Watching children 4-12. actually wave hello to family and During Festival weekends Dana Wharf is offering 2-hour Whale’s Tale Sailing Adventures friends live while you are out with the whale watching trips running every hour on the hour from are also available. From “Devil whales and dolphins! 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Take advantage of their $8 at 8 a.m. spe- Fish” to “Friendliest Whale,” explore Departures are at 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m. cial—all trips are $8 at 8 a.m. No strings attached! how time and discovery have shaped and 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $55 adults, Dana Wharf is also hosting a special two-hour Ma- man’s perception of the magnificent $35 kids 3 – 12, ages 2 and under are rine Mammal Lecture & Catamaran Cruise program both gray whale. Join the Ocean Institute for an free. Mention Festival of Whales for a $10 weekends at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Marine exciting tallship sailing adventure as you gain discount per person. Telephone reservations are biologist Morgan Richie and special guests present recent new insights on man’s evolving relationship with required. 949.488.2828, www.dolphinsafari.com findings on local whales, dolphins and other marine mam- the ocean and the giants that roam our California coast mals aboard their new 63-foot state-of-the-art OCean on March 6 from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Members pricing, Aventura Sailing Adventures catamaran—featuring an incredibly spacious $36 adults, $21 children 4-12. Non-member pricing, $40 Enjoy a two and a half hour whale watching excursion viewing deck and a full-service deli-style galley—for those adults, $23 children 4-12. Weekend admission to the powered by the wind aboard one of Aventura’s luxury sail- that want a one-on-one educational experience. Prior to the Institute is included with ticket purchase. 949.496.2274, boats. Prices are $30 per person or enjoy a private boat for 11:30 a.m. departure, a special lecture session from 10 a.m. www.ocean-institute.org $180, 6-passenger maximum. Don’t miss this opportunity to to 11 a.m. and continental breakfast at Harpoon Henry’s will experience the serenity of being under full sail as you listen be included with all 11:30 a.m. reservations. Tickets are $39 Capt. Dave’s Whale & Dolphin Safari to the sounds of the sea and whales as they breach. Bring for adults, $29 children 3-12 and free for children under 2. Get eye-to-eye and within arm’s reach with dolphins your cameras and capture the whales as their tails fly high! 800.979.3370 or 800.590.9994. www.danawharf.com and whales underwater—without getting wet—in Capt. 949.493.9493, www.aventurasailing.com

By Steven Weinberg, Mayor of Dana Point his year Dana Point is celebrating March 13-14. Included are activities for everyone throughout Saturday, March 6, with a showing of the animated film, our 39th Annual Festival of Whales the Festival, including whale watching excursions, historic and “Shark Tale,” at Baby Beach in the Harbor. Free popcorn will Tbeginning with the Festival of Whales marine science education, car shows, active water and land be provided and it is sure to be a fun family evening. parade on Saturday, March 6. I am pleased experiences, art, film and lots of live music--all connected The Festival of Whales Grunion Run 5K Run and Kids’ 1K to announce that the 2010 Parade Grand by a free shuttle. Here are a few favorites, but this program Run will be held on Sunday, March 14. The Ocean Institute Marshals are Robert Hayes, celebrated includes many more fun Festival events. will hold a special program for children of Grunion Run par- actor of television and the movie “Airplane” New this year is the Mickey Muñoz Paddle Surf Fiesta ticipants on the morning of the race. as the Celebrity Grand Marshal and Jorge Mongoose Cup on Saturday, March 13, which features the The Whale of a Concert and barbeque at Baby Beach will Olamendi, founder of the local favorite Olamendi’s Mexican local surf pioneer introducing the popular new sport of stand- close out the Festival on Sunday afternoon, March 14, with Restaurant and this year’s Dana Point Business of the Year, as up paddling (SUP) for fun and a four-person relay competition free music by Ugly Paint (12 p.m.-1 p.m.), the Tijuana Dogs the Community Grand Marshal. The parade begins at 10 a.m. to benefit the Doheny State Beach Interpretive Association. (1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.) and Surf City All Stars (3 p.m.-4:30 at Selva and continues along Pacific Coast Highway through Also new this year is the Wyland Art Exhibition at the Ocean p.m.). The concert is free and barbeque specialties will be Town Center, ending at the Street Faire at La Plaza Park. Institute both weekends. Original Wyland paintings, under- available for sale again this year. The concert offers an oppor- Festival of Whales celebrates the southern migration of the water photography and large bronze sculpture merging art tunity to enjoy good food, good music and a chance to meet California gray whales along the coastal bluffs of Dana Point. and nature will be on display. old and new friends. There are several events over two weekends: March 6-7 and The popular Movie in the Park is back at 6:30 p.m. on Festival of Whales is a Dana Point community celebration in partnership with the Festival of Whales Committee of Dana Point Harbor merchants, the Chamber of Commerce, Andrea Swayne Advertising Operations the OC Dana Point Harbor Department, the City of Dana City Editor Michele Reddick Alyssa Garrett Point, and many individuals, clubs, nonprofit groups and Editorial SAN CLEMENTE Billing sponsors. Jasmine Smith Whatever your interests, I encourage you to take advan- Norb Garrett Senior Designer Lauralyn Loynes Andrea Swayne Publisher DANA POINT tage of the many exciting activities during the two week Festi- Distribution val of Whales. For more detailed day-by-day event listings or Heidi Mefferd Manager Jonathan Volzke Sergio Sanchez to see the free shuttle route, turn the pages of this program, Group Senior Editor Graphic Designer SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO visit www.festivalofwhales.com or the Dana Point Web site at www.danapointtimes.com • 34932 Calle del Sol, Suite B, Capistrano Beach, 92624 • Phone 949.388.7700 • Fax 949.388.9977 www.DanaPoint.org for this and other information concerning Copyright: No articles, illustrations, photographs, or other editorial matter or advertisements herein may be reproduced without written permission of the publisher. The publisher assumes no responsibility for return of unsolicited manuscripts, art, photos or negatives. Copyright 2010. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA. Dana Point. DP

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ur natural history comes alive each winter as the she had spent her calfhood. dependable gray whales stage their annual parade Quickly leaving the nautically crowded San Diego coast, Iconic Artist Designs Festival O back and forth along this coast. They have passed by the young whale did head in the right direction—north to of Whales Poster annually for many thousands of years. Before the Capistrano Orange County. She seemed especially interested in seeing Valley arose from its undersea origin eons ago, it is thought all she could of the San Clemente shore, lingering beside the to have been a whale calving lagoon. Since geology changed municipal pier for several days. And she was so used to hav- the landscape, these lengthy leviathans ing people hand-feed and pet her, she seemed to expect the have had to extend their migratory voyage same from those of us who lined the pier to watch her watch in order to bear their babies live within the us. We felt so helpless. protected lagoons of Baja California. Then, after a few days—moving a little further north by in- One member of the gray whale herd stinct, she repeated the circling procedure outside Dana Point who literally vacationed on this coast may Harbor’s east breakwater. There she lingered to study the ma- be the most famous of her kind. Though rine scene with keen interest. She also evidenced a fascination she was only a year-old baby when she for the surfers at Doheny State Beach, and surfaced herself for spent the spring of 1972 along this coast, Gigi the gray whale long periods to analyze their watertop skills. kept us guessing that perhaps she wanted to become a Gigi appeared ready to try it. Instead of a surfboard, permanent resident. however, the unique whale had a radio transmitter attached Born within Scammons Lagoon—halfway down the Baja to her back, enabling scientists to follow her moves during California coast, Gigi was dramatically those fi rst crucial weeks she was on transferred from her natural migratory her own. When it later fell away as path at two months of age to live in planned, it left a white scar which a research tank at Sea World of San provided her identifi cation, verifying Diego. When she arrived there, the that she eventually did reunite with baby marine mammal measured 18 her whale herd. Even more important, Gigi may feet in length and weighed two tons. his is the fi rst time a whale has found its way have communicated a new life style As the fi rst baleen whale ever taken into the work of John Van Hamersveld, but by to the other gray whales that mi- alive, she had to trade her mother’s T virtue of being created by one of the most iconic grate back and forth along this coast butterfat-rich milk for an artifi cial artists of our time it is already destined to become a each year. After her lingering stay formula—a concoction of cod liver oil part of American pop culture. The early work of Van off San Clemente and Dana Point, and squid. It obviously agreed with Hamersveld played an integral role in changing the then again at Laguna Beach, she her, as she gained fi ve tons during her image of Orange County forever in the minds of people was known to have visited Catalina 10-month stay in San Diego. worldwide. It all began with a handshake deal made in Island’s shore and then sampled While this wonder whale was a small Dana Point café between him and two young Santa Barbara’s beach. learning about people there, scientists men setting out to make a little surf fi lm back in 1963. In fact, instead of rushing back were gaining new information about That fi lm was Bruce Brown’s “The Endless Summer.” to the old whale routine of being her species. She proved to have good Regarding his design for this year’s Festival, Van in the Arctic by summer, she may eyesight, high immunity to pain, fast Hamersveld had this to say, “I envision the whale’s tail have initiated a new leisure side of healing capabilities—and a marvel- Photo from the collection of Doris I. Walker in the poster to be waving at the viewer, saying ‘Wel- life—taking a vacation at several ously adaptable heart and circulatory come to Dana Point!’” DP prime Southern California resorts in between her obligation system, which could withstand extreme pressure changes ON THE WEB: www.johnvanhamersveld.com during sudden deep dives. of winters in Mexican lagoons and summers in Arctic seas. In the process of her Sea World interlude, Gigi grew used Gigi’s dramatic visit was one factor in our decision to cre- to being massaged and tickled, having people swim with her ate a Dana Point Festival of Whales that year, 1972—assured then swam out to join his mother, who awaited him outside and being soothed with sweet talk. She had rewarded the that the attraction of whales to this shore would turn many the breakwater. Perhaps his mother had told her youngster scientists with “happy sounds” of communication. This fi rst usual landlubbers into excited whale watchers. The annual about the special interest people here have in whales—how gray whale ever so seriously studied even showed a sense of festival has been continuous since her time here. they have friendly whale watching boats, and how they hold humor and a defi nite preference for some people over oth- Then, one February eight years after Gigi’s visit—on the a celebration each year to honor gray whales. Perhaps his ers. However, it was known from the start of this scientifi c day before the opening of our Festival of Whales in 1980—a mother was Gigi ! experiment that the subject would have to be released at lone baby gray whale swam confi dently into Dana Point • • • • • some point. Harbor, and made its way along the main channel. He swam In addition to being the author of 12 books about the history Even though it came when she was 26 feet long—just slowly from the entrance all the way up the channel within and lore of this coast, Doris I. Walker was co-founder of the over half her potential size, Gigi’s release was a massive the main breakwater, stopping in the turning basin near the Dana Point Festival of Whales. maneuver, even needing the assistance of the US Navy. She small Dana Point pier for a series of deep breaths and spouts She and her son Blair were among the fascinated viewers was expected to rejoin her own herd, which was then passing and a thorough look around. of Gigi’s stop at the San Clemente pier and then at the Dana along the coast, heading north to the Arctic for the summer. While they were ready to assist him in fi nding his way Point breakwater in 1972. The accounts of Gigi’s visit and of the However, Gigi, the wizened marine mammal, displayed out to sea again, Harbor Patrol offi cers were surprised that author’s touching visit with friendly whales in Baja’s San Ignacio very unwhale-like behavior in the sea. She preferred to loll off the 18-foot-long mammal needed no help. He showed great Lagoon are told in her illustrated history book of this area, the shore for several weeks instead of swimming due north composure, as if he had been here before. He stayed within “Dana Point Harbor/ Capistrano Bay: Home Port for Romance.” as proper gray whales instinctively do. She was especially at- the marina about half an hour, then retraced his route to the Her books are available at the Dana Point Chamber of Com- tracted to pier pilings and breakwaters, perhaps seeing them harbor entrance. merce offi ce, the gift shop of the Ocean Institute and at Dana as substitutes for the series of ever enlarging tanks in which There he lingered a few moments for a last look around, Wharf Sportfi shing. DP

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By Professor Morgan Richie, Orange By Capt. David Anderson Coast College, Pacific Naturalists ave you heard the news? Southern California is now very year, citizens up and down the coast of California one of the best locations in the world for year-round welcome the annual migration of the gray whale, H whale watching. Why do I say that—is it because E Eschrichtius robustus. Typically, the whale-watching I run a whale watching company and want to hype whale season has centered around this species although throughout watching? No, I say it because it’s true. the year you may also sight blue whales, fin whales, minke Let me give you the facts and then you can draw your own whales, humpback whales, common dolphins, Risso’s dol- conclusions. Prior to 2003, we had great whale watching in phins, Pacific white-sided dolphins and bottlenose dolphins. the winter and spring with the gray whale migration—which All of the whales, dolphins and porpoises belong to the is in full swing now. Back then in the summer, we were out order Cetacea, meaning that evolutionarily they are closely looking on a daily basis, on our related. Within the order, there Dolphin Safaris to see the incred- are two suborders: Mysticeti and ible dolphin herds that live in our Odontoceti. All of the cetaceans area. We have over 400,000 © Marc Carpenter/DolphinSafari.com that belong to Mysticeti (such common dolphins off southern as gray whales, blue whales, fin California, with single herds that Zealand that have sperm whales year round and other whales and humpbacks) have number over 5,000 and stretch whales different times of the year, but the weather is so baleen in their mouths rather than out for miles. Whales were rarely terribly unreliable that they have to cancel 25 to 33 percent teeth and are filter feeders. All of seen in this area in the summer. I remember seeing one blue of their trips. The Azores have year round whales but they the cetaceans that belong to the suborder Odontoceti (such whale in 1999 and being on Eyewitness News because it was don’t even run trips in the winter because of the weather. as dolphins, porpoises, beaked whales, and sperm whales) such a big deal. Hawaii is great in winter, but no baleen whales in the sum- have teeth in their mouths, can echolocate, and are hunters. Then, in the summer of 2003 we started seeing blue mer. I could go on, but where else in the world can you see There are major behavioral differences between the baleen whales off our coast in record numbers, transforming South- huge herds of dolphin and the largest animals that ever whales and the toothed whales. There is far more potential ern California into the best place in the world to see them. lived just two miles from shore in normally calm seas? Only for negative interactions such as harassment or collision Blue whales are not only the largest animals on earth but are here in Southern California. When it comes to year-round with baleen whales, so special precautions should be taken. rare and endangered. According to blue whale expert John sightings, great weather and easy accessibility, Southern Following these rules of thumb also increase your chances of Calombokidis, California has the largest concentration of California wins five stars in year-round whale watching. having a good whale watching experience. these beautiful giants in the world. Around 2,000 of them Whale watching is also great for the economy. Up until Responsible boat handling guidelines around whales: spend the summer and fall off southern and central Califor- about two years ago there were approximately 20 commer- • Too many boats can scare the whales. Watch for signs of nia. For over 20 years they had been appearing off Monterey, cial fishing boats being used part-time for whale watching. distress—such as exhaling under water, suddenly changing but that all changed. Since 2003, they have been showing up Now, there are four new boats in Southern California pur- course, or becoming evasive. If you see any of these behav- here in record numbers. Residents and visitors alike can now chased exclusively for providing year-round whale and dol- iors, give the whale a break and don’t follow it. experience the largest animals ever to inhabit our planet be- phin watching—two of them are right here in Dana Point. • Never cross in front of a whale. Always approach from tween May and November, as well as a host of other whales (The Manute’a at Capt. Dave’s Dolphin & Whale Safari and behind or stay to the side. and dolphins. Now, blue whale sightings in this area are in the OCean Adventure at Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale • Keep a respectful distance—100 yards is recommended. the incredible 500-700 a year range. Watching) This is great news for the area as each boat • Turn off your depth sounders, fish finders, fathometers, Do we have the best whale watching in the world? In brings in tens of thousands of visitors and tourists who not etc. comparison to the experience you might have touching Gray only go whale watching but visit our restaurants, hotels, • Move slowly, keeping your engine noise as low as Whales in San Ignacio’s lagoons, or swimming with Hump- gas stations and shops. Whale watching is considered so possible. back Whales in the South Pacific, it’s a tough call. But, we important to New Zealand’s economy and identity that • If you observe a slow moving boat with a lot of people do have the best year-round whale watching. San Ignacio is their prime minister recently showed up for the launching crowded at the bow, chances are they are whale watch- far from being accessible, and in the summer months there of a new whale watching boat. ing. Slow down or pass them by a wide margin. are no whales there at all. There are spots like Kaikoura, New Whale watching is great for the environment, too. New • If the whale approaches you, shift into neutral and allow research from the University of the whale to pass. Queensland is showing that four All marine mammals off the coast of California are pro- months after a whale watching tected by the Marine Mammal Protection Act, which mainly experience, over seven percent of restricts intentional and incidental “takes” as well as trade. the people were still making real and The Marine Mammal Protection Act also makes it illegal positive changes to improve their to harass a marine mammal, which includes anything that environment. disrupts their normal behavior. Blue whales, fin whales, and With all of these factors in play, humpback whales, among others, are also protected by the Southern California is uniquely Endangered Species Act. blessed to enjoy these animals and We are a community that is very connected with the ocean the positive impact, on several differ- and with the marine mammals inhabiting our waters. By fol- ent levels, that they bring. lowing these simple rules of thumb when around whales, we David Anderson is the owner of Capt. can create a more hospitable nearshore environment for the Dave’s Dolphin & Whale Safari, an animals that we all value so highly. award-winning filmmaker, photographer For more information, visit www.pacificnaturalists.com, Facebook and marine naturalist. He can be reached Group: Pacific Naturalists, Twitter http://twitter.com/PacNat or email Morgan Richie at [email protected] © David Anderson/DolphinSafari.com at [email protected]. DP DP

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6 7 Event numbers correspond to map on pages 8–9 Saturday, March 6 learning labs will focus on new discoveries in marine mammal research and allow visitors E1 Festival of Whales “Magical Migration” to explore a variety of fascinating phenome- Parade Starts at 10 a.m. Parade follows a na unique to the magnificent whale. Families route along Pacific Coast Highway from Selva will have the opportunity to listen to under- Road to Golden Lantern in Dana Point. Free water whale sounds to discover how they shuttle service to and from Harbor parking communicate, enjoy hands-on activities, lots to and from announcer stand at The learn from special speakers each day of the Strand entry area will be available. Arrive festival and create fun children’s crafts. early, enjoy breakfast harborside, board the free shuttle and then spend the day visiting E6 Seashore Interpretive Family Hike all the great events throughout the Harbor. Sign up at Ocean Institute. Guided family tide pool hikes through the Dana Point Ma- E2 Street Faire 10 a.m.– 5 p.m. The Faire will rine Protected Area with Ocean Institute feature arts and crafts booths, unique food naturalists. vendors, kids games and live entertainment. © Alan Wickstrom/BuildingOnline.net E6 Ocean Institute Whale’s Tale Tallship E3 So Cal Woodies On display at Baby Sailing Adventure 2 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Tour 2 p.m. Starts at Bella Bazaar at 34091 E6 Ocean Institute Public hours 10 a.m. to Beach grassy area in Dana Point Harbor fol- Take a tall ship tour and explore the ocean. Pacific Coast Hwy and Blue Lantern. 4 p.m. During the festival weekends the lowing the parade Cost is $40 for adults, $23 for kids 12 & learning labs will focus on new discover- Under (min. age 4). Ocean Institute mem- E10 Harbor Music Series Dana Wharf and ies in marine mammal research and allow E4 Nash Metropolitan Club On display bers $36 for adults, $21 for kids. Mariner’s Village Courtyard 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. visitors to explore a variety of fascinating along the Harbor walkway following the pa- phenomena unique to the magnificent whale. rade. Take a stroll down the Harbor walkway E3 Movie in the Park Screening “Shark Families will have the opportunity to listen and enjoy an impressive display of Nash Tale” (rated PG) at sunset on Baby Beach to underwater whale sounds to discover how Metropolitans. grassy area. Bring a picnic. they communicate, enjoy hands-on activities, learn from special speakers each day of the E11 Hot Rods Unlimited Check out the stylin’ Sunday, March 7 festival and create fun children’s crafts. Hot Rods along the Harbor walkway grassy areas following the parade. E2 Street Faire 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. The Faire will E6 Seashore Interpretive Family Hike Sign feature arts and crafts booths, unique food up at Ocean Institute. Guided family tide pool E5 “Whale of a Shoe” Horseshoe Tour- vendors, kids games and live entertainment. hikes through the Dana Point Marine Pro- nament Play begins at 12:30 p.m. Held at tected Area with Ocean Institute naturalists. Doheny State Beach Park’s horseshoe courts E10 Kids Free Fishing Clinic and Fishing located on the beach near lifeguard station Staff photo Trip at Dana Wharf 12 p.m. - 12:30 and E6 Wyland Art Exhibit and Clean Water No. 9 just south of the overnight camping 12:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. Children are invited Mobile Learning Center. At Ocean Institute. area. Tournament entry sign-ups are at the E6 Wyland Art Exhibit and Clean Water to a 45-minute dockside fishing lesson fol- horseshoe courts Saturday morning before Mobile Learning Center lowed by a five-hour fishing trip. Children E7 Dana Point Fine Arts Association Show the noon deadline. Bring your own horseshoes 12 and younger are free with an adult. & Sale – expanded this year! 9:30 a.m. - 5 along with a $10 entry donation and enjoy this E7 Dana Point Fine Arts Association p.m. The Dana Point Fine Arts Association fun tournament with prizes for the winners. Show & Sale – Expanded this year! 9:30 E10 KidSafe ID 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. art show and sale features watercolor, oil, a.m. - 5 p.m. The Dana Point Fine Arts As- acrylic, photography, recycled art, handmade E10 KidSafe ID 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. sociation art show and sale features water- E10 Marine Mammal Lecture Series & jewelry, culinary delights, and other media by color, oil, acrylic, photography, recycled art, Continental Breakfast 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. many award-winning local artists that will be E10 Marine Mammal Lecture Series & handmade jewelry, culinary delights, and at Harpoon Henry’s. Topic: Gray whales available for purchase. Continental Breakfast 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. at other media by many award-winning local and acoustics by Melania Geurra, Scripps Harpoon Henry’s. Topic: Coastal Bottlenose artists that will be available for purchase. Institute of Oceanography. E18 Festival Artist in Residence, John Dolphins by Dennis Kelly, Orange Coast VanHamersveld On Exhibit All day at The College. E18 Festival Artist in Residence, John E3 So Cal Woodies On display at Baby Ritz-Carlton VanHamersveld On Exhibit All day at The Beach grassy area E2 & E10 Festival of Whales T-shirts, hood- Ritz-Carlton E8 Sailing Rides 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. (5 and ies and more! Dana Wharf & Street Faire E15 Sand Sculpting Competition 8 a.m. - older) Take a sailing ride and learn how to Locations E8 Sailing Rides 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. (5 and 2:30 p.m. Check out the action at the sand steer and sail a Capri 14! 12 p.m.–4 p.m. older) Take a sailing ride and learn how to sculpting competition at Baby Beach. You’ll E15 Dana Outrigger Canoe Club Race steer and sail a Capri 14! 12 p.m.–4 p.m. be amazed at some of the creativity that E8 Stand Up Paddle Clinics 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Check out all the action in the water all goes into sand sculptures! Awards will be morning at Baby Beach. E8 Stand Up Paddle Clinics 10 a.m. – 3 given at 2:30 p.m. E9 Dana Point Historical Society Walking p.m. Check out one of the hottest sports in Tour 2 p.m. Starts at Bella Bazaar at Pacific E12 Scavenger Hunt All day on the Island. the world—stand up paddling. Clinics are E12 Scavenger Hunt All day on the Island Coast Hwy and Blue Lantern. Great event for kids (and adults) of all ages. held at Baby Beach for ages 14 and up. $10 per person. E2 & E10 Festival of Whales T-shirts, E10 Harbor Music Series Dana Wharf and E6 Ocean Institute Public hours 10 a.m. - hoodies and more! Street Faire and Dana Mariner’s Village Courtyard, 12 p.m. – 3 pm 4 p.m. During the festival weekends the E9 Dana Point Historical Society Walking Wharf Saturday March 13 Page 12 2010 Festival of the Whales Event Program www.danapointtimes.com

Event numbers correspond to map on pages 8–9 Saturday March 13 – 2 p.m. Dana Point Women’s Club pres- E18 Festival Artist in Residence, John E10 KidSafe ID 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. ents this fun spin on a traditional “Rubber VanHamersveld On Exhibit All day at The E3 Mickey Munoz Paddle Surf Fiesta – First Ducky Race” at Baby Beach. Ducks can be Ritz-Carlton E6 Ocean Institute Public hours 10 a.m. Annual Mongoose Cup 9 a.m. start time pre-purchased at the Street Faire on March to 4 p.m. During the festival weekends the – Baby Beach. The first-ever Mongoose Cup 6 and 7 and at Baby Beach the day of the E9 Dana Point Historical Society Walking learning labs will focus on new discover- benefitting the Doheny State Beach Inter- event, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tour 2 p.m. Starts at Bella Bazaar at Pacific ies in marine mammal research and allow pretive Association (DSBIA) will begin with Coast Hwy and Blue Lantern. visitors to explore a variety of fascinating a Fun Paddle around Dana Point Harbor E8 Sailing Rides 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Ages 12 phenomena unique to the magnificent whale. Island. The Fun Paddle will be launched after up. $15 per boat. E10 Harbor Music Series Dana Wharf and Families will have the opportunity to listen a vital “Rules of the Road” paddling safety Mariner’s Village Courtyard 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. to underwater whale sounds to discover how meeting is conducted by officials from Dana E8 Stand Up Paddle Clinics 10 a.m. – 3 they communicate, enjoy hands-on activities, Point Harbor and the Orange p.m. at Baby Beach. $10 per Sunday, March 14 learn from special speakers each day of the County Sherriff Department’s person gets a 45-minute festival and create fun children’s crafts. Harbor Patrol. “With the lesson. Ages 14 and up. E17 Festival of Whales 5K/1K Grunion E6 Ocean Institute Whale’s Tale Tall ship explosion of stand-up paddle Run 8 a..m start time at Doheny State Sailing Adventure 2 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Enjoy boarding there are a lot more E12 Scavenger Hunt All day Beach. Free shuttle service is available. The a sail on a tall ship: $40 adult, $23 kids 12- people paddling in the harbor. on the Island. run includes a 1K Kids’ Run. under; OI members: $36 adult, $21 kids. Safety and etiquette have E10 Festival of Whales become much more critical. E8 Whale of a Pancake Breakfast & Raffle E6 Seashore Interpretive Family Hike Sign T-shirts, hoodies and more! Since Dana Point has become with Entertainment 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. Deli- up at Ocean Institute. Guided family tide pool Pick up your memorabilia at a Mecca for paddle sports, cious, fluffy pancakes and tasty sausage hikes through the Dana Point Marine Pro- Dana Wharf we wanted to have an event served hot off the griddle with juice, milk or tected Area with Ocean Institute naturalists. that’s message is about the coffee. All proceeds will benefit the Veter- importance of water safety E10 KidSafe ID 10 a.m. – ans of Foreign Wars. Some 25 raffle prizes E6 Wyland Art Exhibit and Clean Water and paddling etiquette,” said 3 p.m. will be drawn. Adults $8, kids under 12 $5. Mobile Learning Center at Ocean Institute surf legend Mickey Munoz. At the conclusion of the Fun Photo by Andrea Swayne E10 Marine Mammal Lec- E15 Whale of a Concert, BBQ, “Spirits” E10 Marine Mammal Lecture Series & Conti- Paddle, participants will be organized into ture Series & Continental Garden Opens at 11:30 a.m. at Baby Beach. nental Breakfast 10 a.m.– 11 a.m. at Harpoon relay teams that will race for the inaugural Breakfast 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. at Harpoon Check out the live music from the floating Henry’s. Topics: Threats and Conservation by Mongoose Cup. Each SUP four (4) person re- Henry’s. Topic: Orcas by Aliso Schulhman- stage on the water featuring three bands. Mary Blasius, Cal State Long Beach. lay team will be required to have one female, Janiger, American Cetacean Society. Grab lunch, lay back and enjoy the music! 12 one senior (50 & over) and either one junior p.m.-1 p.m. Ugly Paint (rock); 1:30 p.m.-2:30 E7 Dana Point Fine Arts Association Show (16 & under) or intermediate paddler on their E11 Whale Watch from Land! FREE FILM p.m. The Tijuana Dogs (pop rock); 3 p.m.- & Sale – Expanded this year! 9:30 a.m. - 5 respective teams. The start and finish for the and Live Whale Watching Broadcast 4:30 p.m. Surf City All-Stars (surf music). p.m. The Dana Point Fine Arts Association flat-water race will be at Baby Beach. To be 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. art show and sale features watercolor, oil, eligible for the Mongoose Cup teams must acrylic, photography, recycled art, handmade race 12’6” & under SUP boards. The Mickey E6 Ocean Institute Public hours 10 a.m. jewelry, culinary delights, and other media by Munoz Paddle Surf Fiesta – Mongoose Cup is to 4 p.m. During the festival weekends the many award-winning local artists that will be an event open to everyone. The Fun Paddle learning labs will focus on new discoveries available for purchase. is open to any type of paddling craft and the in marine mammal research and allow Mongoose Cup will be contested solely as a visitors to explore a variety of fascinat- E18 Festival Artist in Residence, John stand-up paddleboard race. The entry fee is ing phenomena unique to the magnificent VanHamersveld On Exhibit All day at The $40 and participants will receive a commem- whale. Families will have the opportunity Ritz-Carlton orative Dana Point Festival of the Whales to listen to underwater whale sounds to tee shirt, “Rules of the Road” safety decal, discover how they communicate, enjoy E12 Scavenger Hunt All day on the Island delicious BBQ lunch and chance to paddle hands-on activities, learn from special with surf legend Mickey Munoz and Jericho speakers each day of the festival and create E8 Sailing Rides 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Poppler. Event registration will open Saturday fun children’s crafts. morning March 13 at 7:30 a.m. Entry forms Photo courtesy Dana Wharf E8 Stand Up Paddle Clinics 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. can be downloaded at dpfestivalofwhales. E6 Seashore Interpretive Family Hike com and dohosurf.org. Sign up at Ocean Institute E10 Kids Free Fishing Clinic and Fishing E9 Dana Point Historical Society Walking Trip at Dana Wharf from 12 p.m.– 12:30 Tour 2 p.m. Starts at Bella Bazaar at Pacific E15 Ocean Awareness Day 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. E6 Wyland Art Exhibit and Clean Water p.m. and 12:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. Children Coast Hwy and Blue Lantern. At Baby Beach grassy area. Learn all about Mobile Learning Center at Ocean Institute are invited to a 45-minute dockside fishing the ocean and how best to preserve our lesson followed by a five-hour fishing trip. E10 Harbor Music Series Dana Wharf and coastal resources. E7 Dana Point Fine Arts Association Children 12 and younger are free with adult Mariner’s Village Courtyard 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. Show 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. The Dana Point purchase. E15 Diamond Dig Noon to 1 p.m. at Baby Fine Arts Association art show and sale E11 Whale watch from land! FREE FILM Beach. Monarch Beach Rotary Club sponsors features watercolor, oil, acrylic, photog- E10 & E15 Festival of Whales T-shirts, and Live Whale Watching Broadcast a treasure hunt. The size of your digging raphy, recycled art, handmade jewelry, hoodies and more! Looking to snag some 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. instrument determines your fee. culinary delights, and other media by many memorabilia? Available at Dana Wharf award-winning local artists that will be and the concert area at OC Sailing & Event E17 Doheny State Beach Mobile Marine E15 Whale of a Rubber Ducky Race 1 p.m. available for purchase. Center. Mammal Museum 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.

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GETTING Go See Do Dirty Laundry in Capistrano OUT The Camino Real Playhouse is getting ready to air “San Juan’s Dirty Laundry” in public. YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER The playhouse’s annual melodrama, where audience members are encouraged to boo and hiss at the villain and even toss the occasional foam rock, opens Friday. This year’s production, “San Juan’s Dirty Laundry,” is a tongue-in-cheek look at an actual historical event, when a woman was tried, and sentenced to prison, for obstruction of the railroad through town. Her crime: she hung a laundry line across the tracks. The production is a family-friendly musical. It was written by Gary McCarver and Tom Scott, and McCarver also directs. The show runs Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. from Feb. 27 through March 20. Tickets are $20 SCSan at the door or online. A Preview Night on Feb. 26, has seats for $15. Clemente The playhouse is at 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano. Call 949.489.8082 or see www.caminorealplayhouse.org for tickets and more information. —Jonathan Volzke Photo by Joseph Mason, Camino Real Playhouse

THE TEMPEST: BILINGUAL PRODUCTION P.E.O. INTERNATIONAL FUNDRAISER 8 p.m. Saddleback College Theatre Arts presents the William 1 p.m. Weatherman Dallas Raines will join The Philanthropic Edu- Shakespeare play in the McKinney Theatre. Tickets $12 general, cational Organization’s event at Casino San Clemente. Proceeds The List $11 students/seniors. 28000 Marguerite Pkwy., Mission Viejo, go to college scholarships for local women. Tickets $15, includes 949.582.4656, www.saddleback.edu/arts. refreshments. 140 W. Avenida Pico, San Clemente, 949.492.7841. A day-by-day guide to what’s happening in and around town this week. Compiled by Tawnee Prazak BON JOVI GOLD PANNING 7:30 p.m. The legendary artist performs tonight and Saturday 12 p.m.–2 p.m. As part of the Gold Rush exhibit, the Mission lets at the Honda Center. Tickets start at $29.50. 2695 E. Katella, you try your luck at finding gold the old-style way of “panning” in Anaheim, 714.704.2500, www.hondacenter.com. a trough. Free with paid admission of $5–$9. 26801 Ortega Hwy., thursday25 San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com. ELLIOT forecast: a.m. clouds/p.m. sun • high: 68° low: 46° 7 p.m.–11 p.m. Live piano at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, THUMP Gallery Art Opening DIAMOND TOM San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com. 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Enjoy art, jazz & tribal sounds, refreshments and more in the THUMP gallery store. 154 Avenida Granada, 9 p.m. Neil Diamond tribute at The Vintage. 26701-B Verdugo St., San Clemente, 949.412.7528. San Juan Capistrano, 949.661.3407, www.thevintagesteakhouse. TONIGHT AN ICON – RICHARD SANFORD com. OF ALMA ROSA WINERY 5 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Remember Sideways? Come meet the original SEA CURE OPEN MIC NIGHT winemaker/owner of Sanford Winery as San Clemente Wine 8 p.m. Fun mix of classic rock at the Doheny Saloon. No cover. 34125 Doheny Park Road, Capo Beach, 949.496.9033. 9 p.m. Kelly Rae joins acoustic and open mic night at Knuckle Company welcomes Richard Sanford, owner/winemaker of Alma Heads. No cover. 1717 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, Rosa Winery. They’ll be raffling off a few bottles! Tasting fee 949.492.2410. is $15 for 7 wines with cheese, crackers & chocolate. 212 1/2 WHISKEY JACK Avenida Del Mar; 949.429.7067; www.scwinecompany.com. 8 p.m.–11:30 p.m. Classic rock at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, SAN JUAN’S DIRTY LAUNDRY Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com. 8 p.m. Mayhem, mystery, murderous intentions and music with BERNIE PEARL & DWAYNE SMITH the authentic Old West-style melodramas at Camino Real Play- 7:30 p.m.–11 p.m. Live blues music Iva Lee’s. 555 N. El Camino DUBLUVA house. Through March 20. Tickets $20. 31776 El Camino Real, Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2855, www.ivalees.com. 9 p.m. The local grossroots dubacoustic reggae-blues band plays San Juan Capistrano, 949.489.8082, www.caminorealplayhouse.org. Bob Marely covers and much more at BeachFire. No cover. BAMBOO SK8’S BAND BASH FUNDRAISER 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, ROD STEWART TRIBUTE 9 p.m. Frame of Mind, Offwhite, Soul Rebel Alliance play at OC www.beachfire.com. 7:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Greg Wolfe performs as Rod Stewart at Tavern to raise money for the after-school eco-friendly program. Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, Tickets $10.2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, DEREK BORDEAUX www.renaissance-danapoint.com. www.octavern.com, www.bamboosk8.com. 9 p.m.–12 a.m. Funk, blues, R&B and dancing at Salt Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, TABLE QUIZ THURSDAY RAUL MALO www.saltcreekgrille.com. 8 p.m. Molly Blooms Irish Bar & Restaurant. Entry fee is $5 per 8 p.m. The frontman of the Grammy Award-winning band, the person - proceeds donated to local charities. 2391 S. El Camino Mavericks, performs at The Coach House. Tickets $20 advance, SHORT FINAL & LOS SINDICATE Real, San Clemente 949.218.0120. www.mollybloomspub.com. $25 door. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 8:30 p.m. Classic rock, Sindicate’s CD release party and more at 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com. OC Tavern. Tickets $10. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, NATHAN JAMES & FRIENDS 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com. 9 p.m. Live blues at BeachFire. No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, SHAWN JONES BAND San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com. 8 p.m.–11:30 p.m. Rockin blues at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, TROUBLEMAKER Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com. 9 p.m. Rock ‘n’ roll at Goody’s Tavern. 206 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.3400, www.goodystavern.com. BAD KITTY PROJECT friday26 9 p.m. Goody’s Tavern. 206 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, RENO 911 949.492.3400, www.goodystavern.com. 8 p.m. Lots of laughs at The Coach House with cast members of forecast: cloudy • high: 67° low: 47° the popular TV Show. Tickets $20. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com. ARTISTS RECEPTION ALOHA FRIDAYS 6 p.m.–9 p.m. Enjoy wine, music, food and the works of 20 artists 9 p.m. Happy hour at BeachFire all night for guests dressed on display at Gallery 104. 166 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, “Island-Style.” Live reggae with Kitaka & Friends. 204 Avenida 949.218.0903, www.gallery104.com. Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com. sunday28 STARS OF TOMORROW VOCAL forecast: partly cloudy • high: 64° low: 45° COMPETITION saturday27 SAN CLEMENTE FARMERS MARKET 7 p.m. South Coast Singers sponsors the sixth annual vocal con- 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Bundles of flowers, fresh produce and much more cert featuring 18 local high school students competing onstage at forecast: showers • high: 60° low: 44° every Sunday on Avenida Del Mar. Rain or shine. the Laguna Hills Community Center. Tickets $20 door, $15 online. www.southcoastsingers.org/starsoftomorrow. HEALTH & WELLNESS FAIR WWII EXHIBITION 10 a.m.–3 p.m. O2 Wellness presents a 21st century-style well- 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Casa Romantica hosts a special World War II FLOCK OF 80’S ness event at Rancho San Clemente Tennis & Fitness Club fea- exhibition featuring 126 photographs from the archives of the As- 9:30 p.m. Molly Blooms Irish Bar & Restaurant, 21+ no cover. 2391 turing local health-related vendors. Lots of discounts and prizes. sociated Press. On display through April 18. 415 Avenida Granada, S. El Camino Real, San Clemente 92672, 949.218.0120, www.mol- FREE admission. 111 Avenida Vista Montana, San Clemente, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org. lybloomsirishbar.com. 949.240.6713, www.o2-wellness.com. (Cont. on page 18)

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SC Times Restaurant Spotlight By Danielle Juncal Pedro’s Tacos 31721 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.489.7752 RATE IT!

BEST KNOWN FOR: Authentic Mexican food Have you eaten MOST POPULAR ITEM: Ninety-nine cent tacos at this restaurant?

A stone’s throw away from the San Juan Capistrano Mission, Pedro’s Tacos serves up authentic Go to www.sanclementetimes.com Mexican food with service suitable for a fast-pace lifestyle. Just recently it won “Best Taco” from read- and rate your overall experience. ers of The Capistrano Dispatch in its annual “Golden Horseshoe” Awards. Although the same may We’ll post the results in next sound familiar, the Pedro’s Tacos in San Juan Capistrano is not related to the Pedro’s Tacos in San week’s issue of the SC Times. Clemente, rather it is linked to another restaurant location in Riverside. An outdoor eating area with colorful tables and an ordering window make for a quick, casual food stop. Pedro’s Tacos radiates a Last week online voters gave certain authenticity that restaurants struggle to capture, embracing the essence of San Juan Capist- rano and focusing on providing classic Mexican food. One of the most popular items is the ninety-nine Nick’s San Clemente cent taco, an example of the restaurant’s affordability. Pedro’s Tacos prides itself in providing only the freshest ingredients. “I arrive at 6 a.m. every day to prepare everything fresh by the time we open at 10 a.m.,” said manager Juan Farias, who has worked at Pedro’s Tacos for the past 20 years. 213 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 92672, 949.481.2200 PRICE RANGE: $1–$6 PAYMENT: Cash only (Rated on a scale of 1–5 stars) Pedro’s Tacos. Photo by By Danielle Juncal RESERVATIONS: None HOURS: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily

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(Cont. from page 17) PLEIN AIR ART EXHIBIT IRVINE PARK ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Art from the collection of Mrs. Joan Irving 10 a.m. To celebrate their 14th anniversary, Irvine Park Railroad Smith and the Irvine Museum is now on display at the Mission. wednesday03 Admission of $5–$9. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, offers 1996-style prices: $2 for train rides, food, activities and more. forecast: mostly cloudy • high: 67° low: 44° Lots of free giveaways too! Entrance fee $5. 1 Irvine Park Road, 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com. Orange, www.irvineparkrailroad.com. KIDS STORYTIME AT THE CASA MOMMY MOVIE MONDAY 10 a.m. Every Wednesday Casa Romantica holds storytime with JAZZ BRUNCH 10 a.m. Screening of “Cop Out” for parents of infants at the interactive reading for youngsters ages 3-5; free. 415 Avenida 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Tom Morey Jazz Quartet performs at Salt Creek Krikorian, tickets $7.50. 641 Camino de los Mares, San Clemente, Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, wwwcasaromantica.org. Grille. 32802 Pacifi c Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, 949.661.7469, www.kptmovies.com. www.saltcreekgrille.com. CHRIS JUSTICE SMOKEY KARAOKE 7 p.m.–11 p.m. Live entertainment The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del KID’S PET PARADE 8 p.m. Sing fearlessly behind a cloud of smoke at BeachFire and Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com. 1 p.m.–3 p.m. The Fiesta Association hosts the annual event where enjoy Mojito Monday. No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clem- kids and pets can dress up and parade around for a chance to win ente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfi re.com. SALSA NIGHT awards in many categories. Held at Cook Park off La Novia and 8 p.m.–12 a.m. Juan Carlos and his band spice up the scene at Calle Arroyo. 949.493.1976, www.swallowsparade.org. Brio Tuscany Grille every Wednesday. 24050 Camino del Avion, tuesday02 Ste. B, Dana Point, 949.443.1476, www.briorestaurant.com. SIGHTSEEING CATAMARAN TOUR 12 p.m.–3 p.m. Dana Wharf takes you out to sea to observe the forecast: cloudy • high: 67° low: 45° JARED PALAZZOLO coastline of Laguna Beach and its history. Tour includes lunch, 9 p.m. Vocalist and guitarist from the band Knockout at a search for whales and dolphins and more. Tickets $49. 34675 GOLD FEVER BeachFire. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com. 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Discover untold stories of the California Gold www.beachfi re.com. Rush and see authentic artifacts at the Mission. Admission $5–$9. “SECRETS OF CIRCLES” 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300, COMEDY NIGHT 11 a.m. Learn about the amazing circle and all that it’s used for at www.missionsjc.com. 9:30 p.m. New comics every week at Molly Blooms Irish Bar & the Discovery Science Center. Adults $12.95, kids $9.95. 2500 N. Restaurant, 21+ no cover. 2391 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente Main Street, Santa Ana, 714.542.2823, www.discoverycube.org. HALF-PRICED OCEAN TRIPS 92672, 949.218.0120, www.mollybloomsirishbar.com. 10 a.m. Dana Wharf offers discounts on whale watching, fi shing, KID’S FISHING CLINIC etc, every Tuesday. Reservations recommended. 34675 Golden 12 p.m. Kids can practice fi shing off the dock with Dana Wharf Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com. Upcoming: March 6 every Sunday. Free. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com. FREE ‘BOOGIE BOX’ DANCE FITNESS CLASS FESTIVAL OF WHALES 7:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Be prepared to sweat and boogie at the 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Dana Point hosts its 39th annual seafaring celebra- fi rst-anniversary dance party at Pacifi c Coast Academy of Dance. CRAIG COLLEY tion in the Harbor featuring a parade, street fair, art exhibits, car 6 p.m.–9 p.m. Acoustic rock at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Features a raffl e for class cards and more. Free! 183 Avenida La shows, concerts, games, sports, environmental and educational Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com. Pata, San Clemente, 949.573.1329, www.boogieboxfi tness.com activities, crafts, whale-watching excursions and much more. Fun REGGAE SUNDAYS TRIVIA TUESDAYS for the whole family! Runs March 6, 7, 13, 14. Info: 949.472.7888, www.festivalofwhales.org. 7 p.m.–10 p.m. Reggae at Mozambique. $5 cover. 1740 S. Coast 6:30 p.m.–8 p.m. Taylor Lampert Real Estate Services and Irons Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.715.7777, www.mozambiqueoc.com. In The Fire host the trivia event with prizes and an extended MEMORIES OF WWII GRAND OPENING Happy Hour at Irons; everyone is invited. 150 Avenida Magdalena, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Casa Romantica presents a patriotic event for the TARYN DONATH San Clemente, 949.218.1915, www.ironsinthefi re.biz. whole family featuring a veterans tribute, performance by the 7 p.m.–11 p.m. Live music at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, Marine Corps Band, aircraft fl yover and new-members reception, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com. MIKE DE BELLIS refreshments and more. Free admission. 415 Avenida Granada, 6:30 p.m.–10 p.m. Open Jam Session at Blue Danube. 111 Avenida San Clemente, 949.498.2139, wwwcasaromantica.org. STEVE BONINO Palizada, San Clemente, 94.218.5186, www.bluedanubeoc.com. 9 p.m. Indie, folk rock and psychedelic music at BeachFire. No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, FLAMENCO GUITAR WOMEN ON WAVES: www.beachfi re.com. 7 p.m.–11 p.m. Benny performs at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del THE HISTORY OF WOMEN IN SURFING Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com. 1 p.m. Surfi ng Heritage Foundation and the California Surf Museum present the new exhibit highlighting infl uential female TRICIA FREEMAN DUO surfers, cultural movements, surfboards, fashion trends, etc. monday01 7:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Pop rock at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, 312 Pier View Way, Oceanside, www.surfi ngheritage.org. Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com. forecast: partly cloudy • high: 67° low: 45° *For our full calendar, visit the “Event Calendar” OPEN MIC NIGHT at www.sanclementetimes.com. POUL PEDERSON 8 p.m.–12 a.m. Jam session and open mic every Tuesday at Brio 7:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Eclectic rock at Renaissance. 24701 Del Tuscany Grille. 24050 Camino del Avion, Suite B, Dana Point, Have an event? Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com. 949.443.1476, www.briorestaurant.com. Send your listing to [email protected]

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OBITUARY Thomas Michael “Mike” Eggers Thomas Michael “Mike” Eggers of San Juan Capistrano passed away at his home Tuesday evening, Feb. 16. He was 61. A local leader, political consultant and member of the press-corps, Mike was elected to the first City Council of Dana Point in 1989 and served as the City’s Mayor and as the chief petitioner for cityhood. During this same time, Mike also served as District Chief of Staff for Con- gressman Ronald Packard (ret.) from 1983 to 1996 working primarily on natural resource, tax, military construction, and constituency matters. He was the chief political consultant for the historic write-in campaign which elected Packard in 1982, marking only the fourth time in the history of the United States Congress that a successful write-in campaign resulted in electing a Member of the House of Representatives. Mike began his distinguished career in the press-corps serving as a press-photographer at age 18, working the regional “beats” as a reporter in the South Bay, and finally rising to become one of California’s youngest Editors-n-Chief of a major newspaper publishing company before the age of 35. After moving from Dana Point to San Juan Capistrano, Mike served on the Planning Commission in San Juan Capistrano and was a past president of Capistrano Animal Rescue Effort. Politics became a passion for Mike and charac- terized his private endeavors as well. Involved in over 165 federal, state, regional, and city political campaigns, he most recently had his own public rela- tions firm “The Creative Connection” and provided campaign and public affairs consulting within several jurisdictions in Southern California. Prior to this, Mike was an executive with Southern California PLACE YOUR Edison’s Public Affairs Department where he dealt with federal, state, and local legislative policies. Over his storied career, Mike received over 60 BUSINESS CARD awards and commendations for his community service work including being named Dana Point’s Citizen of the Year in 1988; the U.S. Jaycees’ Outstanding HERE Young Men of America; as well as commendations from the Capistrano Unified School District for his work to equalize state funding among California school districts. He is also listed in Who’s Who in the American West. Born March 22, 1948, in Longview, Washington, Mike had a zest for life and found humor as a staple of his career and personal achievements. Mike was a true “Renaissance Man”… he was able to attend a black tie event and enjoy it… then put on his jeans and cowboy boots and go “kick it out” at the Swal- lows Inn. And then, there was Golf… PLACE YOUR Mike was well known for his love of Golf. Mike had a rule when playing Golf: “No business to be discussed. Let’s have fun and enjoy the day.” Those BUSINESS CARD who played Golf with Mike had to know and follow The Rules! For 10 years, Mike embarked on an annual trek with a group of his closest friends to play golf HERE in Tucson during the hottest of months. He will be greatly missed by many friends and his close golf buddies. Topping all of his professional accomplishments, more importantly, he was a devoted husband and loyal and giving friend. He is survived by his loving wife, Kathi (“Sleepless in Seattle”); Mike’s children, Jennifer, Vincent, Ryan and Catherine; Kathi’s children, Nancy Hubbs, Kathy Vickers. Mike was preceded in death by Kathi’s daughter, Sherry Farris. Mike enjoyed seven grandchildren with Kathi. Mike will also be missed by his little girl, “Emily”, his and Kathi’s dog, who was his pride and joy—next to Kathi. A Celebration of his life will be held on Friday, March 5, 2010, 3 p.m., El Adobe Restaurant, 31891 Camino Capistrano in San Juan Capistrano. Western or Golf Attire encouraged. In-lieu of flowers, the family suggest that donations be provided to Capistrano Animal Rescue Effort (CARE), 32240-B Paseo Adel- anto, San Juan Capistrano, 92693. CARE’s Web site can be found at www.capoanimalrescue.com.

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ACUPUNCTURE CARPET CLEANING Financial Advisor Greenscapes Landscape & Design 949.366.6564 1046 Calle Recodo, Ste. I, www.greenscapesoc.com Clemente Acupuncture 949.234.4857 Pete McKenzie Carpet Cleaning 949.492.5370 Edward Jones Investments 949.492.1274 [email protected] San Clemente 300 S. El Camino Real, Ste. 102b, www.edwardjones.com LOAN MODIFICATIONS Gateway Legal Center 949.485.5701 Air conditioning CARPET & FLOORING FLOORING 616 S. El Camino Real, Ste. L, All Season Air 949.579.0741 Anaheim Carpet & Flooring 949.366.6564 Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 www.gatewaylegalcenter.com [email protected], www.allseasonair.net 1046 Calle Recodo, Ste. I, www.anaheimcarpet.net 638 Camino de los Mares, Ste. G -105, Oasis Air Conditioning & Heating 949.420.1321 www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPY www.oasisair.com CATERING Christine Johnston, LMFT 949.500.4340 Florists/Flowers Orange Coast Plumbing 949.361.1511 Carbonara Trattoria 949.366.1040 616 S. El Camino Real, Ste. G-9, www.orangecoastplumbing.net 111 Avenida Del Mar # B, www.carbonara.com Edible Arrangements 949.361.3333 www.psychologytoday.com/therapyfinder Appliances 305 S. El Camino Real Unit 102B, Children’s Clothing www.ediblearrangements.com Massage Therapy South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 Mac & Madi 949.366.6226 FURNITURE Body Therapy/Healing 949.683.2033 109 Calle de los Molinos, 203 Avenida Del Mar, www.macandmadi.com San Clemente, www.cfrpassion.com www.southcoastfurniture.com Petit Bonhomme 949.361.3651 South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 C’Siren Day Spa 949.498.7700 Appliances Services & Repairs 147 Avenida Del Mar, www.shoppetitbonhomme.com 109 Calle de los Molinos, 312 Avenida De La Estrella www.southcoastfurniture.com ASAP Appliance Service 949.361.7713 CHIROPRACTORS MATTRESSES GIFTS 3200 Legendario, www.asapapplianceservice.com Dr. R. Tyler Johnson DC, Chiropractic Center South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 ART CLASSES 1401 N. El Camino Real, Ste. 103, 949.498.6440 Edible Arrangements 949.361.3333 109 Calle de los Molinos, www.chiropracticcenteronline.com 305 S. El Camino Real, Unit 102B, www.southcoastfurniture.com Sidestreet Gallery Mary’s Art Classes www.ediblearrangements.com 205 Ave Cabrillo, 949.492.7244 Commercial Real Estate MOLD REMOVAL GRAPHIC DESIGN www.DowntownSanClemente.com Doug Echelberger Jarvis Restoration -24/7 949.362.5388 Attorneys First Team Real Estate 949.498.7711 Images/Creative Solutions 949.366.2488 1393 Calle Avanzado, www.jarvisrestoration.com 407 W. El Camino Real, www.echelberger.com 2927 Via San Gorgoinio, Ste. 100, www.imgs.com The Gibbs Law Firm, APC 949.492.3350 MOTORCYLE PARTS & SERVICE 110 E Avenida Palizada, Ste. 201, www.gibbslaw.com COMPUTER REPAIR & SERVICES HAIR SALONS SC Rider Supply 949.388.0521 Serrate Law 949.429.8107 San Clemente Computer & Network Services Kreative Hair Design 949.498.6245 520 S. El Camino Real, www.scridersupply.com 630 S. El Camino Real, Ste. A [email protected] 949.276.1581 173 Avenida Serra MOVERS Auto Collision Repair Sano Computers 949.492.2179 HAULING/DEMO/CLEANUP www.sanocomputers.com All Star Moving Company 949.369.6683 Beach Cities Auto Collision 949.276.8005 Solution Tek-nologies 949.400.0080 Bruce Fickling Concrete 949.498.5720 180 Calle Iglesia, www.allstarmove.com 127 Calle de los Molinos, San Clemente, www.solutiontek-nologies.com Construction - C8493645 www.beachcitiesautocollision.com MUSIC LESSONS CONCRETE Heating Auto Wrecking Janet Poth - Violin & Viola 949.922.6388 Bruce Fickling Concrete 949.498.5720 All Season Air 949.579.0741 413 Calle Pueblo, [email protected] San Clemente Truck & Auto Wrecking Construction - C8493645 [email protected], www.allseasonair.net 1520 Avenida de la Estrella, Ste. B, 949.492.6121 Costa Verde Landscape 949.361.9656 Oasis Air Conditioning & Heating 949.420.1321 OFFICE FURNITURE www.sanclementeautowrecking.com License#: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) www.oasisair.com South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 www.costaverdelandscaping.com Orange Coast Plumbing 949.361.1511 109 Calle de los Molinos, BABY EQUIPMENT RENTALS/SALES www.orangecoastplumbing.net www.southcoastfurniture.com CONTRACTORS - GENERAL OC Tykes 949.429.1714 Home Décor Optometry 201 N. El Camino Real, www.octraveltykes.com B Construction 949.481.8444 1046 Calle Recodo, Ste. I, www.bconstruction.net South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 San Clemente Optometry, David J. Nota, OD Bankruptcy Attorneys The Cooper Company General Contractor 109 Calle de los Molinos, 224 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.2029 The Gibbs Law Firm, APC 949.492.3350 License #B 638754, 949.361.2538 www.southcoastfurniture.com www.sanclementeoptometry.com Seaside Eyecare 949.493.2269 110 E Avenida Palizada, Ste. 201, www.gibbslaw.com www.biffcooperconstruction.com HOUSE CLEANING Hutton Construction 949.492.2808 638 Camino De Los Mares, #A120, Beauty Supply www.brucehuttonconstruction.com David Miller - Wonderful Windows 949.369.7263 www.seasideEyecare.com www.wonderfulwindows.com Del Mar Beauty Supply 949.492.8180 Dentists PAINTING 150 Avenida Del Mar, Ste D, HOUSE SITTING Talega Viejo Painting 949.922.0238 www.delmarbeauty.com Jon B. Marashi, General & Cosmetic 949.493.9311 647 Camino de los Mares, Ste. 209, Curbside Pet & House Sitting 949.369.5074 2164 Via Aguila, www.talegaviejopainting.com Blinds www.drmarashi.com San Clemente, [email protected] Periodontics & Dental Implants Ronald Trosper, DDS 949.492.7140 San Clemente Window Fashions 949.498.9515 145 Ave Del Mar, www.downtownsanclemente.com Insurance Dr. Alice P. Moran, DMD 949.361.4867 (GUMS) www.sc-wf.com 1001 Avenida Pico, Ste. K, www.moranperio.com DRYWALL AVI Commercial Insurance 949.940.1856 BOOKS 200 S. Ola Vista, www.aviinsurance.com Personal Training Complete Drywall Service 949.280.6064 Village Book Exchange 949.492.1114 INTERIOR REDESIGN [email protected] Pamela Magnan 949.579.0823 99 Avenida Serra Rooms With A View - One Day Redesign [email protected] BOUTIQUES EBAY EDUCATION & TRAINING Using Existing Furnishings 949.492.8566 PEST CONTROL www.roomswithavu.com XOXMas Ebay Specialist 949.683.3068 Salon Zinnia & Lifestyle Boutique 949.429.2020 Colony Termite Control 949.361.2500 San Clemente 641 Camino de los Mares, Ste. A 110, JewelerS 1402 Calle Alcazar, www.colonytermite.com www.salonzinnia.com ELECTRICAL Paradise Jewelers 949.361.4367 The Termite Guy -Termite & Pest Control 808 N. El Camino Real, www.paradisejewelers.com 106 W. Canada Ave., 949.940.1010 CABINETS & FINISH CARPENTRY Arcadia Electric 949.361.1045 www.877termite.com www.arcadiaelectric.com Junk Removal Huffman Construction 949.279.5046 Gallagher Electric 949.412.6602 Pet Care Green Dump Truck 949.697.4517 P.O. 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Pet SITTING BUSINESS • SPOTLIGHT Restaurants Troubled Teens Curbside Pet & House Sitting 949.369.5074 Café Calypso 949.366.9386 Pacific Quest 949.940.6068 San Clemente, [email protected] 114 Avenida Del Mar #4 [email protected], www.pacificquest.org Mike’s Pet Care 949.246.3835 Carbonara Trattoria 949.366.1040 www.mikespetcare.com 111 Avenida Del Mar # B, www.carbonara.com TUTORING PAWS-itively Pet Care 949.683.2033 Fisherman’s Restaurant & Bar 949.498.6390 Study with Stacy 949.632.1176 San Clemente, www.cfrpassion.com 611 Avenida Victoria, www.studywithstacy.com PET SUPPLIES www.fishermansrestaurant.com Izza Neapolitan Pizzeria 949.248.4925 Vacuums Pet Treasures 949.493.7297 376 Camino de Estrella, www.izzapizzeria.com 653 Camino de los Mares, Suite 100, Costa Verde Landscape Nic’s Vacuum & Small Appliance 949.492.4747 www.pet-treasures.net Company Costa Verde Landscape ROOFING CONTRACTORS 216 Ave. Del Mar, www.nicsvacuum.com PHARMACIES Company is celebrating 12 years of busi- Jim Thomas Roofing 949.498.6204 VETERINARIANS ness in San Clemente. Design / Build / 162 Calle de Industrias Pacific Coast Veterinary Hospital 949.429.1555 The Medicine Shoppe 949.492.1050 Remodel / Repair. Concrete: Driveways, 1001 S. El Camino Real SALONS 1242 Puerta Del Sol, pool decks, walks and patios. Masonry: www.pacificcoastveterinary.com PIZZA Walls, stone, brick, outdoor kitchens and Salon Bamboo 949.361.3348 150 Avenida Del Mar, Ste. A, WATER DAMAGE Izza Neapolitan Pizzeria 949.248.4925 water features. Landscape: Outdoor light- www.salonbamboo.com 376 Camino de Estrella, www.izzapizzeria.com ing, irrigation, drainage and planting. Call Jarvis Restoration -24/7 949.362.5388 us today to schedule an estimate. Robert Salon Zinnia & Lifestyle Boutique 949.429.2020 1393 Calle Avanzado, www.jarvisrestoration.com PLUMBING H. McFadgen, Owner: 949.361.9656 or 641 Camino de los Mares, Ste. A 110, www.salonzinnia.com WAXING A to Z Leak Detection 949.499.4464 www.costaverdelandscaping.com. 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LIST YOUR BUSINESS IN “LOCALS ONLY” This go-to reference tool keeps your business in front of potential customers 24/7. Get your business listed today. Call Angela Edwards at 949.682.1667 or e-mail [email protected]. SUDOKU SC LIVING by Myles Mellor and Susan Flanagan PROFILES OF OUR COMMUNITY Each Sudoku puzzle consists of a 9X9 grid that has been subdivided into nine smaller grids of 3X3 squares. To solve the puzzle, each row, column and box must contain each of the numbers 1 to 9. Puzzles come in three grades: easy, medium and diffi cult. Level: Medium Last week’s solution: SOLUTION SCSan Clemente SOLUTION SOLUTION SOLUTION 4 See today’s solution in next week’s issue. Future Silver Screen Stars Young fi lmmakers show off their work at screening Staff Report “We are so thrilled with the results of our San Clemente Times fi rst workshop series,” said program orga- nizer Laurel Zwilling. “It was a huge learning n Saturday, Feb. 20, Cabrillo Play- experience for us, too.” house in San Clemente hosted a Other fi nalists were Quinn Birtles’ “Game O screening of student fi lms concluding Time is Over,” a short fi lm detailing a video the fi rst-ever San Clemente Amateur Surf gamers’ obsession for video surfi ng and Film Workshop. The workshop took place his friends’ efforts to get him to surf “for last summer and featured a week-long series real.” Quinn, a 7th grader at Vista Del Mar, of teaching sessions featuring industry wrote the fi lm with Bernice Ayer 6th graders experts including how to write and produce a Kenny O’Connor and Elan Struble. surf fi lm. Three groups of students submit- John Balen’s “Riptide” rounded out the ted a fi nal fi lm for review, each of which was screening session. Balen, an 8th grader from screened Saturday night. The winning short Los Angeles’ Berkeley Hall School, made his fi lm was “Off to Cardiff,” written, shot and fi lm about how a new surfer learned to love edited by Wiley Archbold, Bleu Archbold and surfi ng one day despite being caught in a rip- Leilani Harrison. The Archbold’s are related tide. Balen’s grandmother Joy Schultz lives to pro surfer Matt Archbold. The fi lm is a in San Clemente, and he spent a week in documentary format chronicling the teenag- town taking part in the surf fi lm workshop. ers’ journey to Cardiff for a day of surfi ng. “This was a really fun experience,” said Wiley and Leilani are 10th graders at San Wiley. “Just learning new things and meeting The fi nalists: First place were (from left to right) Leilani Harrison, Bleu Archbold and Wiley Archbold for “Off Clemente High School, while Bleu is in 8th new people.” to Cardiff.” Runners-up were John Balen for “Riptide” and Kenny O’Connor and Quinn Birtles for “Game Time grade at Bernice Ayer Middle School. The screening was taped by FUEL TV. SC is Over.” Photo by Zach Zwilling Local Couple’s Real Estate Lemon Becomes Missouri College’s Lemonade

By Austin Reagan academics, but aren’t quite ready to pursue San Clemente Times the university experience. Recognized as the college’s largest dona- hey say when life gives you lemons you tion ever, and valued at a whopping $2.6 should make lemonade. However, with million, the 72,000 square feet of the two T the economy having turned much of the buildings will allow the student population at nation in to a lemon grove, many are fi nding Ozarks to grow from 475 to over 1200. The it increasingly diffi cult to adhere to this cliché Reuben and Mary Lou Casey and the building they warehouses are currently being converted to saying. That is why a recent donation made donated. Courtesy photos classrooms that will offer programs and serve by Reuben and Mary Lou Casey to Ozarks Lebanon as well as the surrounding Laclede Technical Community College in Lebanon, search down to two local schools: a high County. Dr. Hal Higdon, president of Ozarks Missouri is so remarkable. school with plans to establish a vocational Technical Community College, explained, “As The Casey’s, who have been permanent program, and Ozarks Technical Community demand for education in the Lebanon area San Clemente residents since 1994, own and College, an institution centered in Spring- has continued to increase, we have encoun- manage 30 warehouses in Orange County, fi eld, with a branch in Lebanon. It was a tered physical space issues. We look forward catering to dozens of local businesses. In diffi cult decision for the couple. After much to having the necessary facilities to meet the 2007, after visiting relatives in Missouri, they thought, Reuben and Mary Lou—who community’s needs.” decided to build two warehouse facilities in For months the two lots remained vacant both attended Compton Community Col- One of the remodeled warehouses will be that area. Reuben and Mary Lou were sure with no interested entrepreneurs contacting lege—felt that giving the property to Ozarks completed in time for spring semester classes, that expanding their warehouse chain to the Casey’s in regards to leasing the ware- would be more signifi cant in the long run. with the other opening its doors to students the Mid-West would be benefi cial for their houses. Reuben and Mary Lou were faced “The college was operating out of a tin barn this upcoming fall. Mr. and Mrs. Casey will re- business, as well as for the city of Lebanon, with a choice: they could sell the property that used to be a pig farm, and they were turn to Lebanon in a few months for an open which seemed to lack a defi nite industrial at a substantial loss, or they could donate it. just bursting at the seams. We decided that house and dedication ceremony of the new center. Unfortunately, soon after construc- They decided on the latter. if we gave them the business park, they campus. While the San Clemente couple’s tion was completed on the two state-of-the-art In September of 2009, the couple began could create a whole new campus there,” intentions of expanding into Missouri were storage centers, the economy took a turn for considering the organizations in the Leba- said Reuben. Both of the Casey’s are strong initially met with the sourest of lemons, they the worse. “Looking around, I thought they non area that they could endow with the proponents of community colleges because were ultimately capable of making lemonade could use a nice business park,” said Mr. two unused facilities, as well as the 13 acres they provide affordable educations for high that, for Ozarks Technical Community Col- Casey, “apparently not, because it sat empty.” they sit upon. Ultimately, they narrowed the school graduates who wish to continue their lege, couldn’t be sweeter. SC

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SPORTS 5 BEST BETS & OUTDOORS BOYS SOCCER COLLEGE LACROSSE YOUTH LACROSSE BOYS LACROSSE ICE HOCKEY Timberwolves vs. Chapman vs. Cal Triton Youth vs. Tritons vs. Tartans, Avalanche vs. Ducks, STORIES, SCORES, SCHEDULES & MORE Tritons, San Clem- State Fullerton, SoCal Syracuse, St. Margaret’s Honda Center ente High School San Clemente High Tesoro High School Episcopal School March 3, 7 p.m. Feb. 25, 3 p.m. School Feb. 27, 10:30 a.m. Feb. 27, 11 a.m. Feb. 26, 7 p.m. After a two-week hiatus, San Clemente’s boy’s Tritons Senior Red (7-8 San Clemente preps for the Anaheim Ducks resume soccer team is in it to win The women’s lacrosse Grade Boys) takes on So- the regular season as the action on the ice as they it as they host Northwood teams head to San Cal Syracuse in the South Tritons take in a friendly host the Colorado Ava- in a CIF-SS Division 1 Clemente High to play Coast Lacrosse League’s scrimmage on the road lanche in a key game. quarterfi nal game. one of their seasons’ championship game. against the Tartans. Info: www.ducks.nhl.com Info: www.sctritons.com games. Local U13/U15 Admission is free. Info: Info: www.sctritons.com San Clemente Tritons www.tritonyouthlax.com will play Aliso Attack SCSan at 5:30 p.m. Info: www. Clemente 5 tritonlacrosse.com Triton Report Dance Team Builds Momentum By David Zimmerle San Clemente High School’s Alexa wowed the crowd by BOYS BASKETBALL • The Triton fi nished the season 16-11 overall, but their Dance Team competed in displaying amazing fl exibility, boys basketball team wrapped up their sea- 8-2 fi nish in the South Coast League was the USA Regional Dance turns, and precise technique,” son with a 68-50 fi rst-round loss to top-seeded just enough to secure their 13th consecu- Competition on Feb. 11 at said team spokesman Mike Los Alamitos in the CIF-SS Division 1AA tive league championship, sharing the title Glendale High School, taking Conlon. “Some of her compe- playoffs on Feb. 17. The Griffi ns powered this season with rival Dana Hills. With 10 two team fi rst-place fi nishes tition exhibited great power their way to a 25-10 lead after the fi rst quar- varsity players returning next year, and and three thirds. The team’s and energy in their solos, but ter and held a 25-16 advantage at the half. Los several players from the Championship JV soloists, however, continued Alexa is a classically trained Alamitos closed the deal in the third quarter team moving up, next year’s team will be to fare very well, including dancer who showed so much outscoring the Tritons 22-10 as San Clemente one to watch. senior Alexa Montoya who heart and poise in her dance was down 57-26 heading into the fi nal frame. took fi rst out of 32 dancers to “Amazing Grace” that the Dominic Fashing led the squad with 20 BOYS SOCCER • San Clemente from Southern California, and words almost seemed to de- points while Louis Johnston contributed 12 (18-3-5) defeated Long Beach Cabrillo 2-0 freshman Briana Pagliaro who scribe her dance style as well. points. The Tritons fi nished the season with in the fi rst round of the CIF-SS Division 1 took fi fth. She brought the crowd to its a 10-16 overall record while going 2-8 in the playoffs on Feb. 18. However, those two “After entirely revamping Alexa Montoya. Courtesy photo feet when she fi nished, and South Coast League. goals were defi nitely hard to come by. her solo piece from earlier competitions, signaled that she is ready to improve on her Despite a fi rst half in which the Tritons including new choreography and music, sixth-place fi nish at Nationals last year.” GIRLS BASKETBALL • The Lady outshot the Jaguars 10-0, both teams en- Tritons corralled Long Beach Cabrillo with tered the half still knotted 0-0. The second a pounding 69-21 win in the fi rst round of half was a different story altogether as their two goals in the fi rst half. Both Tessa Jenny Stiefel and Mikaela Mourer each the CIF-SS Division 1AA playoffs on Feb. senior Martin Licea scored the fi rst goal Andujar and Alex Gerrain each scored scored two goals apiece. At goal, Madison 18. The girls held their opponent in check for the Tritons just 26 seconds into the for San Clemente as assists came from Reardon totaled 10 clutch saves. the entire game posting a 22-4 lead after one second half lifting San Clemente to a 1-0 Samantha Yackley and Mikaela Carillo. In The No. 3 Lady Tritons went on to face quarter of play, while keeping that momen- lead. Although the Jaguars started off the goal, Sheridan Hapsic played both halves No. 2 Palos Verdes in the semifi nals at the tum in the second enough for a 50-10 lead second half with the ball, San Clemente and had fi ves saves. The girls advanced to William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center on at the end of the fi rst half. Things slowed was able to advance the ball upfi eld with host Royal High School on Wednesday. Next Wednesday at 5 p.m. San Clemente faced down a bit in the fi nal two frames as the Lady some quick precision. Licea and Steve 7 days: TBD the tough Sea Kings squad back on Dec. 11 Tritons eventually cruised to victory. Cassie Palacios, the team’s forwards, teamed up and lost 9-8. Should the girls come out of that Harberts led with 28 points and 12 rebounds, for the fi nal goal 10 minutes later, as Licea GIRLS WATER POLO • San match with the victory they will play the win- Lauren Pluimer chipped in 14 points and made a long pass to Palacios, who sprinted Clemente’s girl’s water polo team fi red ner of the Agoura/Laguna Beach (defending eight rebounds and Brogan Griffi n netted 13 past two defenders and knocked in the in- off a CIF-SS Division 2 fi rst-round win by champion) match for the championship on points in the win. surance shot. The Tritons then rolled over stomping Godinez 20-2 on Feb. 18. The Saturday. Next 7 days: N/A However, the second round of playoffs did Simi Valley 4-1 while on the road Wednes- Lady Tritons (16-5) put forth another domi- not bode well for San Clemente as the girls day in the second round match. Down 1-0 nating performance as the girls held their WRESTLING • San Clemente had two ended their postseason efforts with a 59-44 after the fi rst half, San Clemente netted opponent scoreless in the fi rst two periods of its wrestlers place at the CIF-SS Individu- loss to sixth-ranked Great Oak of Temecula four straight goals in a balanced effort as and entered the half up 13-0. Seven more als, Feb. 19-20 at Whittier High School. Both on Feb. 20. The girls were in this one from Fabian Caudillo, Tom Wiechert, Licea and goals were banged out by San Clemente Kyle Conroy (171, 4th at Coastal) and Pres- the start and held a 16-13 lead after the fi rst Palacios each scored in this impressive in the third and fourth periods as the team ton Quam (189, 1st at Coastal) placed and quarter, but a stalwart second quarter effort win. Next 7 days: Feb. 25 vs. Northwood, allowed only two goals and claimed the qualifi ed for the CIF-SS Masters Meet. The by Great Oak left the Lady Tritons in limbo 3 p.m. easy win. Celine Lazarro led the team with two wrestlers now advance to the Masters as the girls were down 38-24 heading into fi ve goals, Taylor Smith had three goals, Meet that begins Friday at Temecula Valley the half. The fl at second quarter was the JV SOCCER • The junior varsity boys and McKenna Hinkle, Mallory McCammon High School at 10 a.m., and will conclude on difference in the game as San Clemente kept soccer team at San Clemente High School and Candyce Schroeder each had two goals Saturday evening. The top nine wrestlers in it close for the fi nal two frames but did not fi nished the season on another up note apiece. The girls then traveled to Santa Ana each weight class will then move on to the have enough in the tank to inevitably catch as South Coast League champions for the Valley High School to take on Villa Park CIF State Tournament, which will take place up. Pluimer had one of her best games of the second year in a row. The Triton boys went in the second round of playoffs on Feb. March 5-6 at Rabobank Arena in Bakersfi eld. season, fi nishing with 10 points and eight 20-3-2 overall, 8-2 in league, scored a total 20. Again, the Lady Tritons powered past Next 7 days: N/A rebounds, while senior Paige Pfl aster added of 74 goals, allowed only 10 goals in the net the Spartans with ease for the second time four points, seven rebounds and three as- while posting 16 shutouts this season. Of this season with a 10-4 win. With a strong ALUMNI UPDATE • Former San Cle- sists. Harberts led the team with 15 points. “I note, 15 different players scored at least defense and offensive production that could mente High School boys volleyball standout was so proud of Lauren (Pluimer) and Paige one goal. not be stopped, San Clemente posted a 4-0 and current UC Irvine outside hitter Cory (Pfl aster) tonight,” head coach Mary Mul- lead at the half before matching Villa Park Yoder was named Mountain Pacifi c Sports ligan-Crapo said after the second-round loss. GIRLS SOCCER • The Lady Tritons at three goals in the third for a 7-3 lead Federation (MPSF) Co-Player of the Week “They came to compete and gave everything (16-6-4) hosted Dos Pueblos in the fi rst heading into the fi nal period. The girls then with Pepperdine’s Cory Riecks. Yoder helped they had. Great Oak has an All American round of the CIF-SS Division 1 playoffs outscored the Spartans 3-1 in the fourth for No. 11 UC Irvine to one of the season’s on their team and she lives up to her billing. on Feb. 19 and beat the Chargers 2-1. The the outstanding win. A balanced scoring biggest upsets in a 3-1 victory over No. 1 Cal We just couldn’t match that.” San Clemente girls got on the board early by netting effort was key here as Lazarro, Schroeder, State Northridge last week.

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SPORTS & OUTDOORS SCOREBOARD

YOUTH LACROSSE GOLF

TRITON YOUTH LAX 7-8 TEAM GAINS FINALS ALEX PAK WINS U-8 BOYS TITLE IN SAN DIEGO With only one loss this year, the Triton Red won a hard-fought battle with perennial power- San Clemente’s Alex Pak won his age group at the 2nd Annual house St. Margaret’s Maroon, 7-6 in the South Coast Lacrosse League semifinal playoff game. Future Champions Golf World Championship at San Diego’s Leading the Tritions were Austin Streeter and Brendan Lynch with two goals each, along with Doubletree Golf Resorts Feb. 13-14. Pak won a 7-hole playoff single tallies by Jack Renard, Casey Eugenio and Max Weisner. St. Margaret’s was led by local by draining a birdie putt to hold off Australian Karl Vilips. San Clemente player Peyton Garrett who scored two goals and an assist along with goals from Hunter Eddington, Sam Tedori and Josh Davis. The Tritons staunch defense was the difference HUGHES NAILS HOLE-IN-ONE AT MUNI maker in the game led by first-year goalie Cody Zemkee who stopped 9 out of 15 shots. The San Clemente’s Andrew Hughes shot a hole in one on the tight defensive unit of Adam Brownell, Stone Sims, Max Lepely, Liam Mills, Will Burns and 9th hole at San Clemente Municipal Golf Course on Feb. 13. Michael Picquette prevented numerous shot attempts with their solid aggressive style of play Hughes, a member of the San Clemente Men’s Club, used a which created many fast break opportunities for the offense. The Tritons Senior Red will face 6-iron on the 165-yard, par 3 hole. The shot was witnessed by SoCal Syracuse in the league Championship Final at Tesoro High School Saturday, Feb. 27 at Channell Kershaw. 10:30 a.m. Both clubs have only one loss and should prove to be an exciting contest down to the last whistle. GYMNASTICS Alex Pak. Courtesy photo YOUTH BASKETBALL SC GYMNASTS BRING HOME MEDALS More than 1,500 gymnasts from 75 gyms in 30 states competed at the Classic Rock Invitational SAN CLEMENTE CAVALIERS ROLL in the University of Phoenix Stadium (home of the NFL Cardinals) in Glendale, Ariz. Feb. 12–14. IN NJB San Clemente residents McKenna Hutcheson and Corey Stafford were successful in bringing The San Clemente Cavaliers (Boys home medals from the stiff competition. Hutcheson, 15, a sophomore at San Clemente High 3-4 graders) have advanced to the School, competes at Level 9 and placed first in the senior age division on uneven bars with a championship of their National Junior score of 9.40. Stafford, 12, a 7th grader with Saddleback Christian Academy, competes at Level Basketball (NJB) Championship 7 and scored 9.3 on beam and 9.375 on floor exercise in her age division. She took home third Series, topping the Villa Park Spurs, place medals in both events. Hutcheson and Stafford compete and train for OlympicaGymnas- 36-32 in the semis before beating the tics, located in Laguna Hills and are coached by Nicole DeMoss and Kelly Smith. Santa Ana Ballers, 34-25. They play ADULT SOFTBALL on Feb. 27 in the title game. The team finished the regular season 8-1, and won their league title on Feb. 6 with a SAN CLEMENTE RECREATIONAL WINTER LEAGUE, Week 4 at Steed Park come-from-behind 37-28 win. MONDAY MEN’S: No games due to AAU Tournament TUESDAY MEN’S: Standings: Sofa Kings 2-0, 11 Guys 1 Cup 1-0, Invicta 1-1, Dazed & Confused 1-1, SC Sluggers 0-2, Precision Offset 0-2. Standing (left to right): Foster Poling, Sean McFarland, Luca Cordova, Coach Ferdinand Rivera, Levi Rivera, Coach Jeff Larson, Results: Dazed & Confused 17, SC Sluggers 1; Sofa King 16, Invicta 14; 11 Guys 1 Cup 16, Precision Nabil Shull, Bryce Wilson. Sitting (left to right): Matt Yorba, Calvin Depallens, Jeff Larson, Connor Wilford, Caden McBride. Offset 10. WEDNESDAY MEN’S D+: Standings: The Borrochos 4-0, Out Standing 1-2, Charac- Courtesy photo ter Defects 1-2, Mulligan’s 1-2, Working Stiffs 0-2. Results: Mulligan’s 16, Out Standing 7; The BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB WINTER LEAGUE, Week 5 Borrochos 20, Mulligan’s 4. WEDNESDAY MEN’S D: Standings: The Bullets 3-0, Sun Dried BOYS 8-9: Celtics vs. Bulls. The Celtics are playing like their adult counterparts like Champi- Tomatoes 1-2, The Scrappers 1-1, Caliente Cantina 2-2, SWC 1-3. Results: The Bullets 9, Caliente ons, with a solid 20-16 victory over the Bulls this past Saturday afternoon. Led by Alex Navarro Cantina 4; Caliente Cantina 22, SWC 12. THURSDAY COED D+: Standings: Wally’s 4-0, Hapa (10 pts), Sam Voris (6 pts), and Walker Redmond (4 pts) the Celtics are off to a 3-1 start. The J’s 3-1, Off Constantly 2-2, Prestige World Wide 2-2, Ricardo’s 0-3-1, Team Power Balance Bulls put in a solid team effort led behind Owen Africa and Edward Molnar (8 pts each) but 0-3-1. Results: Hapa J’s 10, Power Balance 6; Prestige World Wide 7, Off Constantly 6; Wally’s came up just a bit short in the end. 17, Ricardo’s 2. THURSDAY COED D: Standings: OC Sandcars 5-0, Chupacabras 3-2, Last Call BOYS 10-11: Bucks vs. Magic. The Bucks are rolling winning the 2nd in a row this week 2-2, Riptide 2-3, Ball Breakers 0-5. Results: Last Call 13, Riptide 12; OC Sandcars 11, Riptide 8; with a 27-16 victory over the Magic. Led by Devon Fetty (10 pts) and Jensen Crary (7 pts) the Chupacabras 17, Ball Breakers 6. THURSDAY COED D-: Standings: The Borrochos 4-0, Sunsets Bucks are playing very well. Leading the way for the Magic were Josh Coon, Levi Johnston, and 4-1, Put Me in Coach 3-2, ICU Dix n’ Chix 1-4, Camp Pen Pirates 0-5. Results: The Borrochos 13, Micheal Iwata all scoring four points a piece, with Trevor Ankrom rounding out the scoring with ICU Dix n’ Chix 12; ICU Dix n’ Chix 15, Put Me in Coach 8; Sunsets 15, Camp Pen Pirates 13. 2 for the Magic. The Bucks had five players score 2 points in the win: Ben Little, Justin Snyder, Nate Atkins, Daniel Mircheff, and Frankie Lewis. RUGBY BOYS 12-14: Suns vs. Spurs. Despite being down players to the start the game the Spurs showed what it means to play with heart and character by almost pulling out a victory over the SC GATORS VS SOUTH BAY AND Suns, 36-28. Leading the way for the Spurs was Eddie Molina (16 pts), Alex Perkins (10), and OCEANSIDE Chris Ryley (2) who all gave a great effort despite coming up short. Steven Harberts and Matt San Clemente Youth Rugby travelled to San Shelton led the way for the suns scoring 12 points each, while Josh Johnson (10) and Ernesto Pedro to match against South Bay Youth Carassco (4) finished out the scoring for the suns. Rugby. The games were hard fought by both BOYS 15-18: Boilermakers vs. Ducks. Quack! Quack! The Ducks are on a mission this year teams, with some wins and some losses. U8: with a solid 47-29 over the Boilermakers this past Tuesday night. Led by Raymond Gillard (14 San Clemente Gators 5, South Bay 10; U10: pts) and Grady Ela (10) the Ducks are showing what happens when you have great team chem- San Clemente Gators 0, South Bay 10; U12: istry. Casey Bawalan (9), Joe Twilegar (8), and Cody Griffin (6) rounded out the scoring for the San Clemente Gators 19, South Bay 15; U14: Ducks. Warren Dira put in a season high 18 points for the Boilermakers with Robert Rosooli and San Clemente Gators 5, South Bay 39. The Tyler Rodelli each scoring 3, Nathan Ames and Dale Stewlow 2 each and Shawn Weisinger 1 to high school SOC Gators travelled to Oceans- finish out the scoring for the Boilermakers. ide to play their league games, with powerful GIRLS 8-9: Fever vs. Sparks. In thrilling fashion the Fever got their first win of the season wins for the boys teams. U16: SOC Gators with an exciting 16-15 win over the Sparks in overtime. Nicole Navon (12 pts) led the way for the Fever and also scored the go-ahead basket with 4.5 seconds left in OT. Leading the charge for Jason Wright San Clemente U14 powers through a tackle from 84, Poway 0; U19: SOC Gators 40, Oceanside a South Bay player. Courtesy photo 0; U19: Girls SOC Gators 7, ICEF 41 the Sparks were Nicole Lewis (9) and Lauren Nelson (6). Mariah Bohl (2) and Maddy Lathrum (2) rounded out the scoring for the Fever’s first win. ROLLER DERBY GIRLS 10-11: Sting vs. Sky. No clouds in sight for the Sky as they roll on with another victory 18-3 over the Sting. Kennedy Underwood and Nazgol Tajali (6 points each) led the way for the Sky, with teammates Ariana Delgado (2), Ahn-Vy Pham (3), and Delany Marchant (1) all SOUTH COAST HOSTS FIRST ANNUAL MEET AND GREET FUNDRAISER rounding out the scoring for the Sky. The women of South Coast Roller Derby are hosting a Meet and Greet Fundraiser at Boscoe’s GIRLS 12-14: Miracle vs. Mercury. “Houston we have liftoff” as the Mercury are on a roll Sports Grill on Sunday, Feb. 28, from 1-5 p.m. The skaters will be there to greet locals as the this season off to a 4-1 start this year with a 21-12 victory over the Miracle this past Wednes- new generation of women’s roller derby takes form. The event is free, and all ages are welcome. day night. Led by Regan Bryzyky (7) the Mercury are playing great team ball, with Chicaya Boscoe’s Grill is located at: 23364 El Toro Rd, Lake Forest, 92630. Clark, Natalie Sussman, Rylee Grant all scoring four points. The Miracle got a great team effort YOUTH BASEBALL despite the loss led by Lisa Derrington (10) and Jalen Gomez (2). Lexi Lenehan rounded out the scoring for the Mercury with two.

LITTLE LEAGUE FIELD NAMED FOR MARK MURPHY SCORES WANTED: Outgoing San Clemente Little League president Mark Murphy had a field named after him We want to run your scores, results and announcements in “Scoreboard.” at last week’s Opening Day ceremonies. Murphy Field is the little San Gorgonio field at San E-mail [email protected], fax 949.388.9977, snail mail or drop off the information Gorgonio Park. to us at 34932 Calle del Sol, Capistrano Beach, CA 92624 by each Monday at 5 p.m.

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Grom of the Week SC SURF Noah Hohenester SCOOP ON THE LOCAL SURF COMMUNITY Age: 9, Truman Benedict Elementary

Noah Hohenester has been surfing since the age of seven and is in his second year of competition in the WSA in the U10 Shortboard division. Noah has made it to the podium twice this season so far, with a fifth place finish at San Onofre and a third at Goldenwest Street in Huntington Beach. Noah is currently ranked No. 5 of 23 in the division. He is a member of the Chas Pit Crew Surf Team and is hoping to surf for the San Clemente High School surf team in the future. Even at the young age of nine, Noah Hohenester is not only a driven surfer but a very driven student as well. A fourth-grader, Noah is pleased to be maintaining SCSan Clemente straight A’s and is especially excelling in math. “I like math the best because I Courtesy photo really like numbers,” said Noah. His favorite competitive sport, besides surfing, is soccer. Noah plays the front forward position for the SC Edge soccer team. Noah says he would like to become a pro surfer one day but also thinks that it would be fun to work for “a cool company like RVCA.” For now, Noah just wants to keep 6 having fun with friends, surfing T Street as much as possible and wearing the infectious smile he is well known for. —AS Mavericks Surf ForecasT Water temp: 56-60˚F Water visibility and conditions: San Clemente: 2010 Sees 5-12’+ Poor+; Catalina: 15-20’ Poor-Fair Remarks: Recent rain, cloudy skies, and a new/ building swell make for decreased visibility on Epic Paddle- Thursday. A new WNW swell builds in Thurs- day and eases slightly into the weekend. Short range: Fun zone surf prevails on Thursday in Surfing as a new WNW swell builds in, mixing with small SW swell. Better breaks have 3-4’(waist- chest high) surf, with sets to 5’(head high) for Contest wrap-up from standouts. Conditions are fair with light North San Clemente-based surf winds through the morning. Long range: WNW swell fades heading into the photographer Jason Murray weekend, when some new/locally generated By Jason Murray wind/stormswell builds in. Wind and weather San Clemente surfer Rusty Long has one of the best rides of the day during a pre-contest free surf. Special to San Clemente Times conditions look unstable and are likely an issue, Photo by Jason Murray/photomurray.com stay tuned. wenty-two-foot waves, 17-second swell has morphed into something we could only for his ticket from South Africa. and glassy. Enough said, well almost. dream about before yesterday—paddling Anthony Tashnick won the gnarliest drop T After months of anxious waiting, second into 60-foot-plus waves. award and Dave Wassel won the Jay Mo- guessing on missed opportunities, legal Chris reflected, “To be in the event for me riarty Award, given to the surfer who best wrangling and some epic free surf sessions, and to just be paddling out in my first heat is exemplifies the spirit and passion that Jay SURF RESULTS the Mavs contest finally happened on Feb. 13 a dream come true after 10 years dedication, was famous for. AND UPCOMING EVENTS at Half Moon Bay in what many are con- determination, self-finance and resolve. To Results Wassel thanked KEY: SC=San Clemente, DP=Dana Point, CB=Capo Beach sidering the biggest waves ever surfed in a make finals is more than you can imagine the Half Moon O’Neill Surfing America Prime Event No. 4 contest. From the epic daybreak pre-contest and by winning the event, well, it’s some- 1. Chris Bertish Bay locals for ac- 2. Shane Desmond February 20-21, San Onofre State Beach, Up- waves of San Clemente’s Rusty Long and thing that will sink in with me over the next cepting him, and per Trestles Shane Dorian to the final heat with Carlos couple months…it’s going to take a while. 3. Anthony Tashnick was also blown 4. Dave Wassel Boys U14: 1.Nic Hdez, Santa Cruz; 2. Griffin Burle putting it all on the line, the level of big For anyone who has ever had a dream, this away by today’s Colapinto, CB; 3. Jacob Davis, CB; 4. Jake Mar- wave performance surfing shattered the ceil- is proof that if you dream it, and you believe 5. Carlos Burle conditions. “It 6. Ken Skindog Collins shall, Encinitas. Girls U16: 1. Kulia Doherty, SC; ing of what is considered paddleable. it, you can achieve it.” was undoubtedly 2. Frankie Harrer, Malibu; 3. Shelby Detmers, As South African big wave surfer Grant With 50,000 fans cheering on from the the largest surf Newport Beach; 4. Lulu Erkeneff, DP. Boys “Twiggy” Baker succinctly stated, “tow surf- packed cliffs, beach and an armada of boats any paddle-in contest has ever seen.” Having U16: 1. Colin Moran, Costa Mesa; 2. Pat Cur- ing is dead.” filling the channel, set after set pounded the just won the Todd Chesser award in Hawaii ren, Santa Barbara; 3. Scott Weinhardt, DP; 4. Chris Bertish was named the champion line-up from dawn to dusk. The total prize a few weeks back, it’s safe to say the aloha Jacob Halstead, La Jolla. Girls U18: 1. Courtney but as cliché as it may sound, anyone who purse of $150,000 was the largest in big-wave and respect runs deep in Dave. Conlogue, Santa Ana; 2. Taylor Pitz, Laguna paddled out there was a winner and had surfing history, fitting considering the size Other highlights of the day included a Beach; 3. Chandler Parr, Malibu; 4. Catherine a hand in altering the future of big wave of the surf. For his efforts, Bertish pocketed gigantic wave by Grant “Twiggy” Baker, pos- Clark, Ventura. Boys U18: 1. Taylor Thorne, surfing. What Jeff Clark started long ago $384,727. He can probably now afford to pay sibly the biggest of the year, multiple barrels Newport Beach; 2. Kelly Zaun, Holly Glenn; 3. alone in the fog a half mile off Pillar Point back his brother who loaned him the money in the free surfs before and in between the Luke Davis, CB; 4. Tanner Rozunko, SC. heats, and a surge taking out tents, the judg- es tower and numerous spectators on the UPCOMING EVENTS beach. Ironically, the latter received more February 27-28: NSSA Southwest Open mainstream news coverage than the surfing. Event No. 9, Dana Point, Salt Creek (Originally Guess the mainstream media missed out on scheduled Feb. 6-7.) March 6-7: Gatorade the real story of the day. WSA Championship Series Event No. 8, Morro In one day, the history of big wave surfing Bay, The Rock March 13-14: NSSA Southwest has been re-written while the whole world Explorer Event No. 8, San Clemente, Pier was watching. It didn’t happen on a remote March 27-28: NSSA Southwest Explorer Event reef or during some secret session. It hap- No. 9, San Diego, La Jolla Shores pened in a contest, in plain view of Web cams and every single surf media outlet in NEW! SC Times online video show the world taking note. What was previously thought impossible will now be the norm. This week on BoardShorts we The big question is how much bigger can offer a chance to screen the you paddle into. One thing is for certain, the three top surf films created by current crop of big wave surfers out there kids as part of the first-ever A view of the Mavericks contest taken from a helicopter high above the famous break. charging now will surely keep pushing that San Clemente Amateur Surf Film Workshop. Photo by Jason Murray/photomurray.com boundary towards the sky. SC

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