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VOLUME 8, ISSUE 49

SPECIAL SC TIMES HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS & GIFT GUIDE INSIDE

Inside: South County

Real Estate Guide SPECIAL SECTION/PAGE 5

Sam’s Shoes Celebrates 60 Years in Business on Del Mar

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TOP 5: Tim Brown Elected Mayor, Pier

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Who Owns This Building?

Miramar rehabilitation on hold as ownership questions

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The Miramar Theater and bowling alley remain idle as legal wrangling continues over its ownership. Photo by Jim Shilander

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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANOCity Councilman Sam Allevato, who is the target of an ongoing recall campaign, was selected as the city’s new mayor Tuesday.

Allevato, a 37-year resident of San Juan Cap-istrano who was first appointed to the council

in 2004, has served as mayor twice before. Allevato found support from his council allies, outgoing mayor John Taylor and Larry Kramer, who was selected mayor pro tem. Councilman

Derek Reeve voted against both Allevato’s and Kramer’s nominations while Councilman

Roy Byrnes abstained from voting. In recent months, the council’s fractured relations have fissured further with accusations of legal and ethical misconduct by Kramer against Byrnes and Reeve. A 3-2 decision to begin an investi-

gation into Kramer’s allegations was rescinded within a month, in favor of seeking the opinion

of the state Attorney General’s office.

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DANA POINTThe state’s highest court has denied review of an appeal by a Virginia man convicted of luring a 71-year-old retired software businessman to Dana Point, killing him and disposing of his body at sea for financial gain. Gary A. Shawkey, 50, Mechanicsville, Va., was found guilty in June 2011, of murder for financial gain and grand theft. Shawkey was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole that year for luring Robert Vendrick, of Phoenix, onto a boat under the false pretense of discussing a secret investment deal with the federal government. In February 2008, the two arrived in Southern California, where Shawkey purchased a 23-foot sailboat. The pair sailed out of Dana Point Harbor and the victim was never seen again. Shawkey is serving out his sentence at the Rich-ard J. Donovan Correctional Facility in San Diego. Vendrick’s body has never been recovered.

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THE LATEST: Tim Brown was elected San Clemente’s new mayor by his fellow council members at the body’s annual reorganiza-tion meeting Tuesday.

Brown was elected in 2010 and has served as mayor pro tem for the last two years, first under Jim Evert and then Bob Baker. Chris Hamm was selected as mayor pro tem and nominated Brown, with Evert seconding.

With an election next November and three council seats opening up, including his own, Brown sounded a note of contri-tion upon taking his new seat.

“There’s more that unites us than divides us,” Brown said. “In the end, we all love the city of San Clemente.”

Brown said he appreciated the opportuni-ty given to him by his fellow council mem-bers, as well as the opportunity to serve and to meet residents he might not have been able to. He also thanked his family.

“I have met so many people, I wouldn’t have otherwise,” Brown said. “Many have become lifelong friends.”

Baker expressed appreciation for his year as the city’s top elected official, noting that his favorite part of the job was present-ing awards and recognizing citizens at the beginning of council meetings.

A number of residents wore “#1 Bob Baker” shirts from the 2012 council cam-paign in support of the outgoing mayor, and speakers throughout the meeting congratu-lated Brown and Hamm on their election.

WHAT’S NEXT: Brown and Evert, both elected in 2010, and Lori Donchak, first elected in 2006, are up for reelection No-vember 4, 2014. None have publicly stated whether they will run again as yet.

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THE LATEST: A number of anti-nuclear advocates asked council members Tues-day to consider a resolution calling for the swiftest possible removal of nuclear waste from the San Onofre Nuclear Gen-erating Station.

Members of the Coalition to Decom-mission San Onofre, an umbrella group

THE LATEST: The lawsuit against the city of San Clemente by resident Brad Malamud arguing for a return of more than $10 mil-lion in fees paid by developers and home builders for additional beach parking has been delayed.

The suit was scheduled for hearing November 25 but was put off for more than a month due to scheduling issues at the court, City Attorney Jeff Goldfarb con-firmed Monday. The parties in the suit will

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Newly-elected Mayor Tim Brown thanks predecessor Bob Baker upon his taking over the post Tuesday. Photo by Jim Shilander

it was producing power, he felt there was “more in common” now with concerns over the status of the site’s waste. Resident Donna Gilmore, who operates the San Ono-fre Safety website, said she believed the presence of high burn-up fuel at the plant represent “a real scandal” in terms of the greater time needed to store the fuel.

Another resident, Roger Johnson, urged the council to pay attention to the results of an upcoming cancer study examining whether there was an increased risk in areas around nuclear plants, which includes a study around SONGS.

WHAT’S NEXT: The council unanimously agreed to agendize the proposed letter at its next meeting, December 17. Mayor Tim Brown said he felt there was at least board support on the board to urge for the safe removal of waste stored at the site.

Resident Richard Boyer, who has worked in the nuclear industry, told the council concerns about radiation from the plant’s stored fuel were overblown.

“All your hearing is a hysterical distor-tion,” Boyer said.

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that includes a number of organizations opposed to the plant, asked the council to send a letter to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, as well as elected officials, to extend the public comment period on the NRC’s Draft Waste Confidence Generic Environmental Impact Statement Report. The comment period is set to end Friday, December 20. Activists also urged the creation of a site specific plan dealing with the environmental impacts of storing spent nuclear waste at the San Onofre plant.

Gary Headrick, president of San Clemente Green, said while the status of the plant divided many in the city when

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THE LATEST: The San Clemente City Council approved moving forward with planned improvements to the restrooms at the base of the San Clemente Pier Tuesday, despite an increased price tag necessitated by changes made to the proposal by the Planning Commission.

The changes include increasing the number of tiles on the roof of the build-ing, redoing exterior stucco on the rear of the building facing the railroad tracks, as well as an auxiliary trash enclosure and electrical building. The commission also asked the city to consider upgrad-ing the finish of the floors.

The total cost increase came to $73,743 beyond the original $365,000 budget for the project.

Beaches, Parks and Recreation Direc-tor Sharon Heider said the commission had tried to treat the city’s application as it would any homeowner in the city, which led to the requirements. The city must also upgrade all the beach rest-room facilities to make them compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

WHAT’S NEXT: Councilman Bob Baker said he was becoming less enamored with the prospect of future restroom rehabilitation projects.

“The cost is spiraling out of control,” Baker said. “It seems like we’ve gone over the line here. I’m not OK with what the Planning Commission has done.”

Councilman Jim Evert said the city

THE LATEST: A legal skirmish between two Republican state lawmakers vying for a seat on the Board of Equalization has ended, with Assemblywoman Diane Harkey, R-Dana Point, dropping a $10 million defama-tion lawsuit against Sen. Mark Wyland, R-Escondido.

The dispute stemmed from comments Wyland made at a Tea Party event in July, pointing to a high-profile, and dollar, lawsuit against Harkey, her husband, Dan, and his real estate investment firm, Point Center Financial. The lawmaker was eventually dropped from the investors’ suit, but in July a jury held Dan Harkey and the company liable to investors, awarding some $10 mil-lion in damages.

“Unfortunately, there has been a lawsuit brought by a lot of investors of modest means against her and her husband for defrauding them,” Wyland told the Tea Par-tiers, according to court records. Harkey responded with a lawsuit.

A complaint filed with the Orange County Superior Courts in August accused Wyland of making remarks with malice “for the sole purpose of embarrassing her (Harkey) politically” to “bully and intimidate” Harkey in order to gain an edge in the pair’s upcom-ing tax board election.

Harkey claimed Wyland’s remarks painted her in a false light and caused emo-tional distress, among other accusations. At the time Wyland spoke, Harkey was no longer named a defendant in most accusa-tions against her husband. She challenged Wyland’s descriptions of investors as incor-rect, stating in her complaint that many had a net worth greater than $1 million.

WHAT’S NEXT: In September, Wyland said his attorney had begun the process of filing an anti-Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation (or anti-SLAPP) suit, which protects the right of free speech from lawsuits. Wyland is seeking reimbursement of attorney’s fees, according to the court’s docket. A hearing is scheduled for Monday, January 27.

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needed to do something with the Pier rest-rooms, which he said had fallen into obvious disrepair.

Mayor Tim Brown said he felt the city could learn from the development process for the Pier restrooms as it embarked on efforts to improve restrooms elsewhere in coming years. The city could try to makeup the money lost over the course of the next several projects, he said.

The council voted 3-2 to approve the increased budget, with Baker and Mayor Pro-Tem Chris Hamm dissenting.

FIND OUT MORE: For information on the project, visit www.san-clemente-org. –JS

(Cont. from page 3)not have to resubmit their briefs, he said.

The suit, 1997 Walker Family Trust v. City of San Clemente, alleges that the city should have to return monies from the Beach Parking Impact Fund to resi-dents who were assessed the fee. The fee—first $1,500, now $750—has been paid by home builders in the former ranchlands east of Interstate 5 since the 1980s, in order to alleviate expected parking issues at the city’s beaches stem-ming from additional development.

Malamud, the lead attorney for the plaintiffs, says the city should be required to refund the money since no additional beach parking spaces have been added. The city maintains it still has the right to use the funds but has given itself until the end of 2014 to find additional parking sites before returning the remaining monies from the fee.

WHAT’S NEXT: The suit is currently set to be heard Friday, January 10. Goldfarb said he expects a ruling shortly thereaf-ter, but said the judge has up to 90 days to make a decision. Initially, Malamud said he anticipated a decision to come a day after the hearing.

FIND OUT MORE: Check for updates at www.sanclementetimes.com. – JS

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he Miramar Theater sits idle. Next door, the Casino San Clemente enjoys a renaissance as a newly reno-

vated event and wedding facility and now houses a restaurant that promises to host a steady stream of patrons. Despite delays in the process, the city is on track to begin rehabilitation of the Ole Hanson Beach Club in the coming year. The third historic facility in North Beach, however, still sits deteriorating as it has since 1992, due to both cost and issues of ownership.

The cost of rehabilitating the theater and bowling alley has itself been an ob-stacle to its redevelopment since this past summer. But the question of who owns the building has been front and center, delay-ing any move to rehabilitate it. Despite a court ruling last month in the case, two men still claim ownership, or to represent ownership, of the Miramar.

In July, Barry Baptiste, who owns Mach-1 Autogroup of San Clemente, along with his brother Craig, told the City Council he had won ownership of the Miramar as a result of a lawsuit against its owner, Marc Spizzirri. The news came at the conclusion of a consultants’ presentation outlining potential development plans for the site, including information that the potential costs to make the property commercially viable could run in the millions.

At the time, Baptiste said he was on the verge of taking complete ownership of both buildings on the property, the theater and the adjacent bowling alley, as a result of a bankruptcy filing by Mr. Spizzirri and a court ruling in his favor. This was dis-puted by Spizzirri. Now, the city has held off any plans to assist with redevelopment until the situation is settled.

Spizzirri acquired the property in 2007 for $5.3 million with the goal of restoring it, he said. The property was put on the market in 2011 but did not find another buyer. Around the same time, Spizzirri and Baptiste’s company became entangled in lawsuits over a failed investment in Spiz-zirri’s former Family Honda automotive dealership in Rancho Santa Margarita.

Mach-1, Baptiste’s company, tried pur-chasing its first auto dealership, he said.

“I was attempting to be in Mr. Spiz-zirri’s business, with his partner, Raymond Dixon,” Baptiste said. “My firm put in a considerable amount of capital, that Mr. Spizzirri decided to not contribute toward the sale of the property, then to sell the property to a third buyer.”

Spizzirri agreed that Batiste’s company tried to purchase the dealership. But that’s about all the two men agree on.

“He misrepresented their financial abil-ity to get that done, even though we gave him every opportunity. I was patient with him for the better part of a year,” Spizzirri said. Baptiste, he said, tried to stand in the way of the sale after “throwing in the towel” on his own attempted purchase.

Spizzirri said Baptiste “tried in any possible way that he could” to disrupt him financially. Spizzirri filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection earlier this year.

Spizzirri said a judgment in the initial suit found no fault for his company but did allow Mach-1’s initial $2 million invest-ment to be refunded. He is appealing that ruling.

Spizzirri also does not claim to be owner of the Miramar. He says the property was sold in May from Auto Orange II, the limited liability corporation that he had held ownership of, to another company, El Camino Real Estate Holdings, LLC. Spiz-zirri manages the corporation, but he said he is not a member of the corporation. Spizzirri said he could still receive devel-opment fees for finishing the project.

“Mr. Baptiste never had ownership. Never had the opportunity for owner-ship,” Spizzirri said. “His assertions back when he stood up in front of city council and said owned the property were lies or misunderstandings.”

Who Owns the Miramar?

By Jim ShilanderSan Clemente Times

Status of historic theater remains cloudy, delaying refurbishment efforts

Baptiste disputes this. He says a Novem-ber judgment made by Orange County Judge Jamoa Moberly states that Mach-1 has control over Auto Orange II and closes the case. He said the title of the Miramar property lists Auto Orange as the owner.

“It’s been resolved since November 1. The legal issue is now done,” Baptiste said. “Now it’s a matter of running the assets and running the company as we see fit so that they can survive.”

Baptiste said he had spoken with city of-ficials about the property but did not want to elaborate on the discussions. He said he would be ready to discuss the build-ings with interested parties such as the North Beach Community Association and San Clemente Historical Society as plans become clearer.

Baptiste said he and his brother had been involved in other entrepreneurial ventures, including real estate develop-ment.

“Although we were trying to buy a car dealership, we come from a more entre-preneurial background,” Baptiste said. “Although it’s come as a happenstance of the judgment, our plan now is to develop the property.”

Spizzirri said the group he manages has deliberately kept a low profile in the last few months but that they were willing to move on rehabilitating the property at any time. He said he still has “strong emotional ties” to the property, since he

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initially purchased it with the intent to re-store it and expressed confidence that the judgment returning the money to Mach-1 would be reversed on appeal.

The question of what to do with the property remains an important question for many. In its draft General Plan, the city specifically mentioned finding new uses for the building: “We encourage the rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of the historic Miramar Theatre as a movie the-ater, performing arts center or other high quality cultural use.”

Matt Jennings presented the Historic Structures Report on the current state of the two buildings and provided two pos-sible development options to the council in July. Both utilized the theater building to show movies and divided the bowling alley into different commercial spaces but differed in how the entire theater space was used. One option provided for a com-mercial kitchen that could serve movie-goers at a dine-in movie theater. Another option used theater space as an art gallery with additional commercial space, rather than the kitchen, in the bowling alley. However, Jennings said the final look of the space, once developed, could still vary greatly, even within the options he’d discussed.

The two buildings are in varying states of disrepair, Jennings said. Of the two, the bowling alley was much worse off.

“It’s in really poor shape,” Jennings said. There were some historic hard-woods that could be utilized in future development, he said, but that was essen-tially it, as far as anything of historic value.

The theater, despite damage from a fire, was in relatively good shape, he said. “Theaters are designed to stop fires,” Jen-nings said. “The damage is repairable.”

Larry Culbertson, president of the San Clemente Historical Society, notes that the building is one of only five in the city listed in the National Registry of Historic Places.

“Whenever we set up a booth to talk to the public, we get more questions about the Miramar than anything else, because it’s so iconic,” Culbertson said. “We’re always following it closely.”

San Clemente Community Develop-ment Direct Jim Holloway said he had not spoken to Spizzirri recently. He said Baptiste had met with city staff Tuesday for a discussion.

City Attorney Jeffrey Goldfarb said the city could make a final determination by taking a look at the title report on the property, but said he had not seen the document. He noted, however, that deeds are sometimes not updated properly. Both Baptiste and Spizzirri claim the title report proves their case for control. Holloway said the city was reviewing documentation Baptiste had presented at their Tuesday meeting.

And still, the Miramar sits. Whoever owns the property still faces obstacles and potentially millions of dollars in costs to bring back the last of North Beach’s jewels. SC

Above: Years of neglect have brought both the Miramar theater and bowling alley buildings into disrepair. Below: Barry Baptiste of San Clemente told the City Council in July that he had gained control of the Miramar property as a result of a lawsuit against Marc Spizzirri. Spizzirri has disputed Batiste’s claim of ownership. Photos by Jim Shilander

“Whenever we set up a

booth to talk to the public,

we get more questions about

the Miramar than anything

else, because it’s so iconic.”

—Larry Culbertson, President, San Clemente Historical Society

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Friday, December 6

Dark Friday City offices closed; www.san-clemente.org.

Community Angel Tree San Clemente Junior Woman’s Club presents a gift ex-change for underprivileged children, seniors, victims of domestic abuse and adults with special needs. Pick an ornament off the “angel tree” at the SC Community Center, buy a gift and return it to the center by Tues-day, December 10. 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente, 949.492.8426, gratteauamy@hotmail.com, www.scjwc.org.

Saturday, December 7

Holiday Open House and Kid’s Crafts10 a.m.–2 p.m. Kids can families are invited to celebrate the holidays at the library with crafts, refreshments and more. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.3493, www.ocpl.org.

More than Food for Those in Need9 a.m.-noon. Family Assistance Ministries will be distributing USDA food for 400 households. Those who qualify as low income can pick up food, women’s clothing, new shoes and vitamins at FAM’s Resource Center. 1030 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, 949.492.8477, www.family-assistance.org.

Sunday, December 8

Friends of the Library Sunday Sale9 a.m.-1 p.m. Even more books than normal for sale at the monthly sale. 242 Avenida Del mar, 949.276.6342, www.sanclementefol.org.

San Clemente Farmers Market9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fresh produce, flowers and more every Sunday along Avenida Del Mar. Rain or shine.

Village Arts Faire 9 a.m. Stroll and shop downtown San Clemente where more than 60 vendors will have arts, crafts and more. Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.218.5378, www.villagesanclemente.org.

5th Annual Adopt a Marine Holiday Dinner The San Clemente Watershed Task Force presents a special holiday dinner for Camp Pendleton active duty service mem-bers. Tax deductible $25 donations are being accepted. For more info or to donate, call 949.500.0494. www.scwatersheds.com.

Tuesday, December 10

City Council Meeting 4 p.m. Spe-cial General Plan public hearing at the Community Center. 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

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Chabad Center Hosts Menorah Lighting at Pier

The Chabad Center of San Clemente hosted its first menorah lighting ceremony at the San Clemente Pier Sunday, December 1. The event included games, hot latkes and donuts, as well as dreidels and gelt. The Chabad Center opened its new permanent home at 1306 N. El Camino Real earlier this year.

Las Palmas Seeking Sponsorships for Jog-A-Thon

Las Palmas Elementary School is seeking sponsorships from local businesses and families for their largest annual school fun-draiser, Jog-A-Thon, to be held February 28, 2014. This year, students and parents are starting early to raise money, hoping to take advantage of businesses needing to make charitable donations for tax purposes by the end of the year.

This year’s goal is to raise money for technology carts that will contain up to 34 new Google+ laptops to enhance learn-ing experiences through technology and improve typing skills. This goal is important due to the fact that the new standardized tests will be taken on laptops.

The Jog-A-Thon is run on a circular course on which the students run laps to earn pledges. As they run, their principal, parents, teachers, grandparents, friends and members of the U.S. Marine Corps will cheer them on. Sponsors receive significant signage and recognition throughout the event.

Those interested in donating should contact Heather Liwski at 949.374.8844 or lpjogathon@yahoo.com.

FAM Fashion Show Sunday

The third annual holiday fashion show fundraiser for Family Assistance Ministries

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Methodist Church in San Clemente. There will be two performances: a matinee at 2 p.m. and an evening performance at 7 p.m. Each performance will showcase the 65-member mixed chorus accompanied by organ, piano, and brass quintet, and will fea-ture several soloists from within the group. Titled “Celebrate the Season,” the concert will present Pinkham’s “Christmas Cantata”, as well as other religious and secular music of the season including “The Seven Joys of Christmas,” “Glory to God in the High-est,” “Ding Dong Merrily on High,” “O Holy Night,” “Gloria in Excelsis Deo,” and will end with the “Hallelujah Chorus” from Handel’s “Messiah”. The audience will be invited to participate in some singing as well. Under the direction of Stephen Sturk, the SCCS has been rehearsing since September, and promises the audience “a beautiful evening of song” to begin the holiday season.

Tickets can be purchased at the door, $15 for adults and $5 for children under 12. For more information and online tickets sales, call 949.496.7456 or log onto www.sccs-arts.org.

Auditions are not required to join the group, but members must be able to carry a tune and be willing to commit the time and effort needed to bring about a polished and professional performance. The group is al-ways looking to add new members, and the SCCS welcomes interested individuals and encourages them to explore the possibility of participating in the spring 2014 season scheduled to begin in February.

For more information about the San Clemente Choral Society, check the SCCS website or send an email to sanclement-echoralsociety@gmail.com; or membership chairman Sue Eberhart at membership@sccs-arts.org.

Christmas Workshop Friday

The city will host its first Lil’ Elves Work-shop, Friday, December 6 from 10 a.m. to noon at Tierra Grande Park.

San Clemente Playschool is decking its halls for a morning of holiday spirit and cheer. Children will enjoy special guest ap-pearances from Santa’s helpers and make gifts for family and friends, decorate holiday cookies, participate in holiday carnival games and experience a holiday magic show provided by Santa’s elf, Abbit the Average. The workshop is open to children ages 3-5 for $15 per child. Pre-registration is required and parents are welcome, but not required.

Registration can be done online at www.san-clemente.org/recreation (course bar-code 37417). For more information, call the City of San Clemente Recreation Depart-ment at 949.429.8797.

is set for Sunday, December 8, at Sweeet Repeeet Consignment, 538 N. El Camino Real.

Appetizers and drinks start at 1 p.m., with a fashion show starting at 2 p.m. Only ticket holders are guaranteed a seat along the red carpet runway.

If you see something you like on the runway models, you can tag it with a pre-purchased “Catty Sticker” and get the first right of refusal to try it on and take it home. “Catty Stickers” can be purchased for $5. One hundred percent of the proceeds go to FAM.

Tickets are available for $10 at the store, or call 949.429.3100 to reserve a seat.

Sheriff’s Department Warns of Phone Scams

County residents should be on alert for phone scams involving law enforcement impersonators fraudulently collecting money, Orange County Sheriff’s Department officials said.

A victim in Laguna Hills was recently con-tacted by a man, identifying himself as an assistant sheriff with OCSD, stating he owed the Internal Revenue Service back taxes. The caller warned the victim that his home would be raided by SWAT officials if he did not purchase a special card for $4,000, a statement issued by department spokesman Jeff Hallock said.

The sheriff’s department does not solicit by phone. Those receiving suspicious calls are asked to contact the department at 714.647.7000 and are advised to not give out personal information, such as social security and bank account numbers.

Choral Society Presenting Holiday Concert

The San Clemente Choral Society will present its 2013 holiday concert Saturday, December 7, at Saint Andrew’s-by-the-Sea

The Chabad Center of San Clemente hosted its annual Menorah lighting at the San Clemente Pier Sunday. Photo by Quinn Conway

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SC Sheriff’s BlotterCOMPILED BY QUINN CONWAY

All information below is obtained from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department website. The calls represent what was told to the deputy in the field by the radio dispatcher. The true nature of an incident often differs from what is initially reported. No as-sumption of criminal guilt or affiliation should be drawn from the content of the information provided. An arrest doesn’t represent guilt. The items below are just a sampling of the entries listed on the OCSD website.

MONDAY, December 2

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCESAvenida Del Presidente, 3100 Block (9:15 a.m.) A caller reported a man sit-ting behind an electrical box. The caller thought the man may have been hiding.

DISTURBANCECalle Frontera/Avenida Vista Hermosa (8:24 a.m.) A caller said a construction crew had just thrown pylons at their truck.

DISTURBANCEAvenida Calafia/Ola Vista (4:33 a.m.) A paperboy was chased out of the neigh-

borhood by a man on a bicycle.

SUNDAY, December 1

DISTURBANCE- MECHANICALAvenida San Fernando, 100 Block (6:15 p.m.) Subjects working on their cars were repeatedly revving their engines at a disturbing volume. The caller said this has been an ongoing problem.

WELFARE CHECKCamino De Estrella, 400 Block (12:52 p.m.) A woman called 911 to complain that she was being molested every night. The caller said she had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and claimed that police would not respond to her calls because her sister is bribing them with “$32,000 dollars in donuts.” The caller refused to give any more information. Police were sent to check on her. The woman was eventually picked up by her father.

SATURDAY, November 30

DISTURBANCEVista Blanca, 3800 Block (9:40 p.m.) A group of juveniles standing on the bluff behind a house were shining laser point-ers into the home’s bedroom. The caller said this has been an ongoing issue.

WELFARE CHECKAvenida Presidio, 100 Block (8:11 p.m.) A caller reported being accosted by

several armed men at his residence on Colina Del Arco Iris. He said the men were wearing bulletproof vests and one of them knocked him down, causing him to cut his hand on some glass. The Orange County Fire Authority was dispatched to treat the man.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCESCalle Puente, 1100 Block (9:16 p.m.) Two men jumped the fence to gain access to the grounds of Las Palmas Elementary School. They were seen walking around the playground area.

DISTURBANCEOla Vista, 300 Block (1:14 a.m.) A man was reportedly beating on doors with a chair.

FRIDAY, November 29

DISTURBANCECanada, 100 Block (1:26 a.m.) A woman said her intoxicated brother-in-law tried to hit her sister. Afterward, the man locked himself in the bathroom. The caller’s mother, upset by the disturbance, began to have a medical issue and emergency services were dispatched to assist her.

THURSDAY, November 28

DISTURBANCEMarquita, 100 Block (10 p.m.) A woman got into an argument with her husband

over a website the man had used that caused their computer to get a virus. The virus then caused his computer to send mass emails to the woman’s family. The woman called because, after the argu-ment, the husband refused to move his truck, which was blocking the woman’s car in the driveway, preventing her from leaving their home.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCESCalle del Comercio, 2600 Block (2:18 p.m.) A caller reported a man running through his back lot toward the municipal golf course. The caller thought it was a pos-sible drug deal.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCESAvenida Palizada, 200 Block (2:12 p.m.) Two men were screaming that they had just killed a cat.

WEDNESDAY, November 27

VANDALISM IN PROGRESSAvenida Talega/Calle Saluda (10:21 p.m.) A yellow Jeep Wrangler was seen doing donuts on the field, causing damage to the grass.

WELFARE CHECKAvenida Cristal, 0 Block (2:06 a.m.) A man called from a hotel to report two subjects were “after his family.” When the dispatcher asked him to elaborate, he would not go into detail about why they would want to hurt his family.

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VIEWS, OPINIONS AND INSIGHTSSOAPBOX

YOU’RE INVITED!

8 a.m. Friday, December 6at Café Calypso

Beachside Chat is a spirited, town hall forum on community issues, hosted by SC Times editor Jim Shilander. All are welcome. For the remainder of the year, Beachside Chat will be held nearly every Friday (ex-cepting the Fridays after Thanksgiving and after Christmas) at Café Calypso.

GUEST OPINION: Wavelengths by Jim Kempton

Forget the silly book by the same title, the color gray is the tint of truth

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WAVELENGTHS By Jim Kempton

50 Shades of Gray

Letters to the Editor

y father once told me, “It was much easier when I was a kid. The good guys wore white hats. The

bad guys wore black hats. Then one day guys started wearing grey hats. I’ve been confused ever since.”

It would be so simple if the world was black or white. But in reality it is all shades of gray. We are all guaranteed the freedom of speech, but not to run ads in magazines for hit men to kill our enemies. We have the right to bear arms, but we can’t post artillery in our yards. We have the right to drive, but not at 100 mph.

Unyielding black-and-white positions leave little room for compromise. It is true that not being able to drive 100 mph is a clear restriction of our right to life, liberty and the pursuit of zero-to-60 in three sec-onds. But we don’t lose our right to own

TAKE TIME TO MAKE BEACHHOSPITABLE FOR ALL

CARTER REDISH, San Clemente

My wife and I enjoy walking along the beach on Saturday morning. We all are so lucky here in San Clemente to have that beautiful natural environment right in our own backyards. Over the last year we have been using that opportunity to pick up the beach trash as we go along, using a plastic grocery bag to hold what we find. Good exercise, bending over ev-ery few minutes to pick up what we see.

This past Saturday we ran into some gentlemen operating remote controlled surfers out on the waves. It was amazing how well they were able to maneuver those waves. How cool. One of the three asked what we were doing and we

an automobile. We are free to practice any reli-gion, yet not allowed to marry nine wives or blow up the Oklahoma Federal Building or the World Trade Center because of those beliefs.

Yet to hear pro-choice proponents, one would

think restricting some late term abortions is the same as overturning Roe vs. Wade. To hear some pro-gun supporters, one would think limiting automatic magazines to less than 100 rounds was the same as rescinding the Second Amendment.

How many bullets should be allowed in a weapon’s magazine? What is the latest date an abortion should take place? How fast is a safe speed? Is a fatality a justifiable

explained. He mentioned he was from Hawaii, and of course they had trash on their beaches, but it seemed to him that

homicide, manslaughter, wrongful death, accident, second or first degree murder? The answers are not black and white.

The great moralist Andre Gide’s once wrote, “The color of truth is grey.”

Those who truly care about the com-plex issues of human kind know we must persistently grapple with a hazy shade of hazel. That is why we continue to debate, to argue cases in court, to do research, read scriptures, conduct studies, appeal verdicts, pass laws, repel laws and even defy laws.

It is through the advocacy and delibera-tion process, through new discoveries in science, philosophy and spirituality that we move forward with our understand-ing of life and law. These are the richer, deeper, more nuanced shades of gray. We should not think of them as somehow lesser than black or white. We should

see them for their myriad distinctions: platinum, charcoal, smoke, birch, oyster, granite, mauve, chestnut, tweed, tin, lilac, fog, pewter, concrete, silver, peppercorn, gun metal, pearl, slate, herringbone, storm cloud, ash, flannel or silver.

If we appreciate these variations in the natural world, is it not reasonable to look to the same variety when observing the problems we face in our social conflicts?

Jim Kempton has always been fascinated with penguins, loves pre-1954 TV shows and considers salt and pepper the most essential of spices. SC

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we had so much more on ours. I hadn’t thought about that, but our walk from the Avenida Calafia parking lot to the rest-rooms south of the T Street pedestrian crossing produced quite a haul. This is a typical Saturday collection, nothing out of the ordinary for the winter. During the summer it’s usually double this, if not more. It’s amazing how many plastic bottle tops we find, food wrappers and lots of ribbon connected to balloon pieces from celebrations—just wonderful for the birds to get tangled in—and usually a couple of plastic children’s shovels. Sometimes we will start our walk by going under the railroad crossing just south of the Riviera district. During the summer we find food containers, wrappers and empty drinks left by people, with a trash can less than 20 feet away.

Carter Redish and his wife picked up this haul of garbage during a walk on the beach trail. He described it as “a typical Saturday collection.” Photo courtesy Carter Redish

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Plenty of New in San Clemente

he number one question I get when I run into people is what’s new in the city? We have exciting projects

all over town, but starting in 2014, San Clemente will see significant construction projects that will improve mobility.

Beginning late in 2014 (or early 2015), Orange County Transportation Authority and Caltrans will begin work on the Ave-nida Pico overpass. OCTA has committed $275 million in Measure M resources (a half-cent tax approved by Orange County voters for transportation projects) to construct Interstate 5 improvements from San Juan Creek Road to Avenida Pico. Construction will begin in early 2014 on the Interstate 5, freeway from San Juan Creek Road to Pico, and will widen the freeway and extend carpool lanes south to Avenida Palizada. Construction on the Pico Interchange is scheduled to finish in 2017. The bridge will remain open to traf-fic during the construction.

When completed, Pico will expand to nine lanes beneath the freeway and in-clude two westbound and three eastbound through lanes, as well as two left turn lanes to enter the northbound freeway.

Pico will go from six vehicle lanes (currently three in each direction) to nine vehicles lanes (five eastbound and four westbound) plus a bicycle lane in each direction. Check out the video on these future improvements at www.san-clemente.org.

When will West Avenida Vista Hermosa to Pico be open to the public? This is anticipated to open in the late summer or early fall 2014, to coinciding with the start of the Pico project. This will help offset traffic caused during construction.

How will we ensure access to the busi-nesses impacted by the construction? Caltrans and OCTA have developed a transportation management plan for the project to minimize construction-related congestion and delays. The city of San Clemente provided review and comment on this plan, which includes a range of public outreach, motorist information and traffic management strategies. To mini-mize daytime disruptions to local access,

Many changes to come in 2014 as construction projects start to ramp up

COUNCIL CORNER

By Chris Hamm

GUEST OPINION: Council Corner by Councilmember Chris Hamm

the project restricts limited closures of Pico at I-5 to nights, and limits temporar-ily limits weekend ramp closures so only one ramp is closed for a short period at any given time. Signed detour routes will also be available. The city is committed to working with the Downtown Business Association and San Clemente Chamber of Commerce to ensure business success during this time.

Will the Pico on and off-ramps still be open to motorists? Yes, except for limited night and weekend ramp work, Pico and the I-5 on-and off-ramps will be open throughout the project. The on-and off-ramps at the I-5/Pico Interchange will remain open, except for limited closures where one ramp at a time will be closed from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. on weekends. During the 2.5-year project, each ramp will be closed for only two weekends, and closures will be planned to avoid major local events.

When will the La Pata extension be completed? OCTA has a start date of early 2014. They are hoping to receive accept-able bids this month. With a funding gap still existing, OCTA assures us that

construction will still commence next year. Once started, the project will take two years to complete. For San Clemente, this means we will finally have an alternative route out of town. The road will extend from La Pata near Avenida Saluda to the Prima Deshecha Landfill. The extension will be 4.1 miles, and is a crucial part of South County’s traffic circulation system. The total project cost is $94 million. Also included in this project is the 1,500-foot extension of Camino del Rio in Forster Ranch, which will connect to La Pata.

If you have questions, email me at hammc@san-clemente.org. Merry Christ-mas and Happy New Year San Clemente.

Chris Hamm is in his first term as a member of the San Clemente City Council, being elected in 2012. Hamm is a firefighter with the Orange County Fire Authority, stationed in San Clemente. SC

DANA POINT HARBOR BOAT PARADE OF LIGHTS 7:30 p.m. The 39th annual parade of lights in the Dana Point Harbor featuring boats from all around Orange County

decorated for the season, and entered for awards. Watch from shore or on a cruise. Runs December 6, 7, 13, 14. 949.496.5794, www.danapointharbor.com.

HOLIDAY IN THE HARBOR 4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Cel-ebrate the holiday season in Mariner’s Village and Dana Wharf in the Dana Point Harbor featuring visits with Santa, holiday activities, performances, attractions, games and more. Free. 949.923.2255, www.danapointharbor.com.

BOAT PARADE OF LIGHTS CRUISE 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Be a part of the boat parade while enjoying beautifully decorated boats, holiday music from aboard a Capt. Dave’s Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari Harbor cruise. Tickets $25. 24440 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.488.2828, www.dolphinsafari.com.

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: TOTEM 8 p.m. Special perfor-mance at the Orange County Great Park. Shows through December 29. Tickets online. 6950 Marine Way, Irvine, 866.829.3829, www.cirquedusoleil.com.

SAWDUST ART FESTI-VAL’S WINTER FANTASY 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The 23rd annual winter art festival with 175 artists displaying and selling original creations including

paintings, sculptures, jewelry, clothing and more at the Sawdust Festival grounds. Runs through December 15. $3-$6. 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.494.3030, www.sawdustartfestival.org.

HOLLY JOLLY HOOPLA 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Holiday spectacu-lar and annual tree lighting at the San Clemente Commu-nity Center. Festivities include cookie decorating, photos with

Santa, walks through the Candy Cane Factory and more. Tree lighting at 5:15 p.m. 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clem-ente, 949.361.8264, www.san-clemente.org.

CHRISTMAS AT THE CASA 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Celebrate the spirit of the Christmas season with family and friends at Casa Romantica’s annual holiday open house, featuring Santa, live entertainment, music, kid’s crafts and more. Free admission. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

THE ECOLOGY CENTER GUIDED TOUR 1 p.m. Engage in a tour of the center’s historic home, gardens and learning stations. Free. 32701 Alipaz Street, San Juan Capistrano, 949.443.4223, www.theecologycenter.org.

LAURA RAIN AND THE CAESARS 7:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Live music at Iva Lee’s. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2855, www.ivalees.com.

FARM AND GARDENING TALK WITH SEVERINE FLEMING 6 p.m. Hear from farmer, activist and founder of the Greenhorns movement on the history of the grange at The Ecology Center. Free or $15 community sponsor. 32701 Alipaz Street, San Juan Capistrano, 949.443.4223, www.theecologycenter.org.

SMALL WORLD 3 p.m. Local Dana Point cover band at StillWater Spirits & Sounds. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.danapointstillwater.com.

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YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER

GETTING OUT

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

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Three decades ago, action star Sylvester Stallone wrote himself a starring role in an adaptation of Chuck Logan’s book Homefront. The film was dropped for vari-ous reasons, but a year ago, action star Jason Statham saw potential in the story. This holiday season, Stallone, Statham and director Gary Fleder give Homefront a new life, but in an uninspired way. After retiring from the police force, Phil Broker (Statham) and his young daughter Susan (Rachelle Lefevre) move to a suburban Louisiana town to begin anew. When Susan gets into a fight with a school bully, Phil soon realizes the bully’s mother, Cassie (Kate Bosworth), doesn’t forgive easily. Life gets turned around when Phil eventually is pushed between Cassie, her meth cook brother Gator (James Franco) and his biker-groupie girlfriend Sheryl (Winona Ryder) and has to protect Susan from harm. Franco and Ryder—two of today’s more

versatile and intriguing actors—being outshined by the often forgettable Bosworth says much about Homefront’s ineffective-ness. In great films, especially action movies, suspension of disbelief makes it possible for viewers to set aside reality and, for the sake of the story, believe the unbelievable. But Homefront has a number of sequences that define “far-fetched,” making it almost impossible to buy into. On top of the unintentionally campy scenes, the dialogue is corny. Stallone, Statham, Franco and Ryder are four memorable screen presences, but they could have used a retake with this one.—Megan Bianco

AT THE MOVIES: SOMETHING’S AMISS ON THE ‘HOMEFRONT’

Photo by Justin Lubin © Open Road Films

OC ELVIS 8 p.m. Live music at Wind & Sea Restaurant. 34699 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.6500, www.windandsearestaurants.com.

TOLOSA WINERY TASTING 5 p.m.-11 p.m. Wine tasting at San Clemente Wine Company. Fee $20, for six wines, includes complimentary cheese plate and choco-late. 212 ½ Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET 8 p.m. The classic holi-day play at Camino Real Playhouse. Tickets $24. Shows through December 22 with Thursday, Friday and week-end shows. 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.489.8082, www.caminorealplayhouse.org.

SHAWN JONES 9 p.m. American rock music at Still-Water Spirits & Sounds. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.danapointstillwater.com.

JAY Z 8 p.m. Rapper Jay Z performs at Honda Center. Tickets start at $32.50. 2695 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.704.2500, www.hondacenter.com.

LORD OF THE STRINGS CONCERT 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Fan Appreciation Night with world class gypsy jazz by The Gonzalo Bergara Quartet at the Dana Point Community House. Admission $30. 24642 San Juan Ave., 949.842.2227, www.lordofthestringsconcerts.com.

CHRISTMAS AT THE MISSION 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Following the SJC city tree-lighting ceremony (4 p.m.-9 p.m. at Historic Town Center Park) families are invited to celebrate the holidays at Mission San Juan Capistrano with live music and entertainment, activities, food vendors and more. Admission $3–$5. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.

BOAT RIDES WITH SANTA 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Kids and families are invited to take a 20-minute harbor cruise with Santa hosted by Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Whale Watching. Trips run all weekend. Free or $5 donation. Bring an unwrapped toy for the 5th Marine families and receive a $10 gift certificate. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

CUBENSIS 9:30 p.m. Grateful Dead tribute band at OC Tavern. Cover $10. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clem-ente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.

PIER PRESSURE IV 9 p.m. Live music at Knuckle-heads Bar. 1717 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.2410, www.knuckleheadsmusic.com .

MISTLETOE AND PLANT WALK 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Festive and educational walk at the Reserve/Richard and Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy. $5-$10. Call for info and directions, 949.489.9778, www.theconservancy.org.

MUSIC AND WINE AT DAVINE 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Live music at DaVine Food & Wine with a wine tasting begin-ning at 4 p.m. $15 for five wines. 34673 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.493.4044, www.davine-wine.com.

HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Holiday event at the Community Presbyte-rian Church with lots of shopping, a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, children’s crafts, a bounce house, refresh-ments and more. 32202 Del Obispo Street, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.1502, www.sjcpres.com.

Have an event?Send your listing to events@sanclementetimes.com

*For our full calendar, visit the “Event Calendar” at www.sanclementetimes.com.

GETTING OUTFAM AND SWEEET REPEEET CONSIGNMENT FASHION SHOW 1 p.m. Family Assistance Ministries presents a fundraiser fashion show beginning with appetizers and drinks. Show starts at 2 p.m. Tickets $10. 538 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.8477, www.family-assistance.org.

A FEAST OF LIGHTS MUSICAL PERFORMANCE 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. The Saddleback College Music Depart-ment presents a holiday program of vocal and orchestral music for all ages in McKinney Theatre. Tickets $20. 28000 Marguerite Pkwy., Mission Viejo, 949.582.4656, www.saddleback.edu/arts. CHRISTMAS CONCERT 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. San Clem-ente Presbyterian Church presents two shows of their annual family-friendly holiday concert titled “Let Earth Receive Her King” featuring the choir, orchestra, hand bell choir and more. 119 Avenida De La Estrella, San Clem-ente, 949.492.6158, wwwscpres.org.

OLE HANSON’S VISION MOVIE AND DINNER 3 p.m. The San Clemente Historical Society presents a screening of an original film from the 1920s and dinner at the SC Community Center. $12-$15. 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente, 949.498.0116, www.san-clemente.org.

GOT UKULELE? 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Ukulele players and fans are invited to a Hawaiian music lesson and jam session every Sunday. Call for location and details. 949.829.2675, www.ekanikapilakakou.com.

HISTORICAL WALKING TOUR 1 p.m. Meet at the De-pot Platform for the Historical Society’s guided tour of San Juan Capistrano. Every Sunday. Cost $2-$4. 949.493.8444, www.sjchistoricalsociety.com.

HALF-PRICED WHALE WATCHING Noon and 2 p.m. Two-hour whale watching adventures are half-price year-round at Dana Wharf Sport-fishing & Whale Watching.

Cost $22.50. Times vary. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

BREW TAP TAKE OVER 5 p.m. Beer tasting with Valiant Brewery at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

SMOKEY KARAOKE 8 p.m. Get on stage at BeachFire for karaoke, every Monday. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

COOKING CLASS: FESTIVE ENTERTAINING MENU 6:30 p.m. Cooking class at Antoine’s Cafe featur-ing roasted beef tenderloin with red wine and chocolate sauce. Cost $50. 218 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.1763, www.antoinescafe.com.

WINE CAMP 5 p.m. Intro to wine class at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

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NICK TERRAFRANCA 8 p.m. Live music and dinner at Wind & Sea Restaurant. 34699 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.6500,

www.windandsearestaurants.com.

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THE NUTCRACKER 7 p.m. Casa Romantica presents the classic play performed by the Orange County Ballet Theater. General admission $30. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

GO COUNTRY 105 WINTER FEST CONCERT 7:30 p.m. Montgomery Gentry and The Charlie Daniels band with special guest Amie Mangola at Honda Center. Tickets $55.50, $45.50, $30. 2695 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.704.2500, www.hondacenter.com.

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

JUSTIN WINERY TASTING 4 p.m.-9 p.m. Wine tasting at San Clemente Wine Company, with special guest founder Justin Baldwin, who will be signing bottles. $25, includes cheese plate and chocolate. 212 ½ Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

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ANNE P.J. HOLIDAY PARTY 1 p.m.-5 p.m. The 22nd an-nual holiday gathering at New Method Wellness. Ride the train, meet Santa and bring toiletries to donate to women recovering at the Lynn House. 31473 Rancho Viejo Road, Ste. 101, San Juan Capistrano, 949.951.1824.

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SUDOKUby Myles Mellor

Each Sudoku puzzle consists of a 9x9 grid that has been subdivided into nine smaller grids of 3x3 squares. To solve the puzzle, each row, column and box must contain each of the numbers 1 to 9. Puzzles come in three grades: easy, medium and difficult. Level: Medium

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PROFILES OF OUR COMMUNITYSC LIVING

am Tiberi has seen a lot in his 60 years on Avenida Del Mar. Hundreds of businesses along the street have

come and gone, including most of the businesses that were there when he start-ed Sam’s Shoes in 1953. San Clemente itself has grown to a city of almost 70,000, nearly 20 times its population at the time of his arrival from western Pennsylvania. Tiberi’s business has shifted as well. Tiberi once worked on hundreds of boots at a time from Camp Pendleton Marines, but he has since focused on selling major brand shoes.

“When I first came, the street was almost half-empty,” Tiberi said. “So there was a lot of parking, which we need now.

Sixty Years of Shoes

By Jim ShilanderSan Clemente Times

Sam’s celebrates six decades of business on Del Mar

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Then they started developing buildings. Fortunately, I was too busy to tell who was doing what, I hardly got out on the street. I went from here to the bank and home.”

Tiberi, who opened at this first location, 150 Avenida Del Mar, on December 7,

The Sam’s Shoes sign has been a familiar sight on Del Mar for six decades. Photo by Jim Shilander

Sam Tiberi looks on as Luis Polanco repairs a shoe. Tiberi’s business, Sam’s Shoes, celebrates its 60th an-niversary this weekend. Although starting as a shoe repair shop, Sam’s morphed to focus on selling shoes. Photo by Jim Shilander

1953, said most businesses that arrived have gone away, which he attributes more to his own youth at the time as much as the successes or failures of other busi-nesses.

“The rest of them were not old, but they were middle-aged,” Tiberi said. “They either sold their business, went out of business or they died.”

Tiberi, who left the Navy just before he came to San Clemente, remembered the early years fondly.

“San Clemente was a paradise. You couldn’t have it any better,” he said. “You could leave your doors open and your bi-cycles on the street. You practically knew everybody’s name. When I started I was just shoe repair. When I took in a repair, I took their name and phone number, and I’d try and memorize it. One woman taught me well. The third time she came in, and I couldn’t remember her name and I was embarrassed. She said ‘Remember, Sam, you cut your finger, so you bled, so.’ Her name was Mrs. Bledsoe and I never forgot it.”

Other highlights of the early days

included the original San Clemente fiestas at what would become Max Berg Park, as well as Tiberi playing with his own dance band.

“To be lucky enough to come here and then raise my family here has been a su-per bonus,” Tiberi said. “It’s still great, but it’s a different kind of great than then.”

Early on, when he was just focused on shoe repair, Tiberi would work on boots of entire Marine companies.

“I rented a house on Granada, behind the store,” he said. “When the Marines started bringing them, they would dump the shoes in the garage. I didn’t have enough room, so I would go get 20 pairs, take them down and fix them, take those up and get 20 more.”

Those storage issues eventually led to finding a larger space. Tiberi’s business moved twice during his first five years, before settling into its current spot at 135 Avenida Del Mar in 1963.

Tiberi has three children and two step-children. All of them have, at some point, worked in the store. In the early days, his father, also a shoe repairman, came out to San Clemente to help when things got busy.

“It’s been great. As they got older, I think each one asked if they could come in,” Tiberi said. “We’ve had a few little misunderstandings but nothing you can hang your hat on. They’ve been great kids and great workers. I think that’s one of the successes. It’s really been a good, old-fashioned American family business.”

While son Larry Tiberi and step-son Mike Walker now run the store day-to-day, Tiberi is still active. He comes in three times a week to look at the books and “see if there are any fires to put out.” While the repair side of the business is not what it once was, he still has a pair of brothers, Giovanni and Luis Polanco, who run the repair end of the business.

Sam’s will celebrate its anniversary with a ribbon cutting event at 10 a.m. Saturday, December 7, followed by a reception. An-other celebration will be held Wednesday, December 11 at 8 a.m. at Casa Romantica. SC

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Santa Claus Comes to San Clemente

anta Claus came to San Clemente Saturday, on the back of an Orange County Fire Authority truck.

The arrival of Father Christmas helped open festivities at the Downtown Busi-ness Association’s annual “Puttin’ on the Glitz” event held along Avenida Del Mar. Children and parents lined up at the San Clemente Community Center for pictures with the jolly old elf.

The event also featured a number of lo-cal singers and groups performing holiday standards, local nonprofits showcasing their causes and a number of restaurants serving food on the street. SC

Glitz brings hundreds to Del Mar for visit from St. Nick

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Members of “little big band” Close Harmony play in the courtyard at the Hotel San Clemente Saturday.

Members of the Long Beach Fire Department Pipe Band herald the arrival of Santa Claus at the opening of the “Puttin on the Glitz” parade.

Santa rolled into town sans his nine reindeer on the back of a fire truck Saturday.

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Former Tritons contrib-uting to the collegiate sports world

By Steve Breazeale San Clemente Times

It’s no secret that the City of San Clem-ente has produced dozens of standout athletes in recent years. As the fall

sports year comes to an end, we look back and highlight the performances put on by local athletes at the collegiate level, as well as provide a glimpse into the future for those who are gearing up for the 2014 season.

Football

Sophomore tackle Kyle Murphy has solidified his place on the No. 7 Stanford Cardinal depth chart over the course of the past two seasons.

As a true freshman in 2012, Murphy was a regular in Stanford’s jumbo set formation, lining up at both the tight end and tackle positions. He played in all 14 games, including two starts, and averaged 25 snaps per contest.

In 2013, Murphy played in 11 games and started against San Jose State, UCLA and USC, routinely being deployed as a blocking tight end.

“He’s a big part of what they do offen-sively. He’s done a great job and next year he could have the opportunity to start at the right tackle position,” San Clemente High School head coach Jaime Ortiz said.

Murphy and the Cardinal (10-2, 7-2 Pac-12) will play Arizona State (10-2, 8-1) on De-cember 7 in the Pac-12 Championship game with a berth in the Rose Bowl on the line.

SPORTS SPOTLIGHT

The South Coast Tritons Junior Pee Wee Red football team was vying for a spot in the Pop Warner Super Bowl, but came up just short against the Carson Ravens in the Wescon Region-al Championship on November 23.

The Tritons went 12-1 on the season, going further in the post season play-offs than any other Tritons Pee Wee Red team in the program’s history. They were a finalist in one of eight na-tional regions of Pop Warner football, which includes 2,400 teams.

The Tritons season was highlighted by an 18-16 win over Huntington Beach Gold Chargers in the Orange

Tritons Pee Wee Red End Historic Season

SC Athletes at the Next Level

Taking a page out of San Clemente alumni Travis Wilson’s playbook, Oregon State freshman Sean Harlow reaped the benefits of graduating San Clemente High School early to begin spring practice with the Beavers. By getting a head start on learning the playbook and meshing with his fellow offensive linemen, Harlow positioned himself to climb the ranks to starter in the coming years.

However, injuries plagued the Beavers offensive line early, forcing Harlow to

Bowl on November 3. The win put them into the regional tournament, where they defeated Lake Havasu and La Verne-Sam Dimas to advance to the third round.

The Tritons Pee Wee Red team includes: Preston Rex, Garrett Phillips, Morgan Taylor, Bradley Armstrong, Jake Brown, Thomas McCorkle, Joey Hobert, Jimmy Cooney, Tyler Folsom, Nathan Dorsey, Collin Karns, Daniel Armijo, London Hannah, Maxwell Pastel, Mason Chavez, Eugene Trichell, Giovanni True, Foster McCarty, Brayden Burnes, Nathan Puckett, Ryan Mason and Dylan Mihele.

The Tritons were led by head coach Ryan Phillips, offensive coordinator Billy Joe Hobert, defensive coordinator Dan-iel Armijo and co-defensive coordinator Matt Folsom. —San Clemente Times

The South Coast Tritons Junior Pee Wee Red. Courtesy photo

relinquish his redshirt year and start as a true freshman. Harlow played in nine games and started in the final eight contests.

San Clemente’s Christian Tober has been a reserve walk-on wide receiver and contributor on special teams for USC since 2012.

Basketball

San Clemente alumni Cassie Harberts is making her mark on the USC women’s basketball program.

The 6-foot-2-inch forward is currently ranked No. 16 on the USC women’s bas-ketball all-time scoring list with 1,293 ca-reer points. And as she enters her senior year with the Women of Troy, Harberts isn’t finished just yet.

On November 26, Harberts was named to the Naismith Trophy Early Season Top 50 Watch List, which pegs 50 elite players who have the ability to claim collegiate basketball’s top individual honor at the end of the season.

Harberts and the Women of Troy are off

to a 5-3 start to their season, including a 79-52 win over Boston College on Novem-ber 30 that saw Harberts lead all scorers with 19 points.

Soccer

Freshman forward Gage Zerboni and the UCLA men’s soccer team barnstormed their way through the regular season to earn the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Division 1 Tournament, only to lose to Connecticut by way of penalty kicks in the third round on December 1.

With 20 seconds left to play in the game against the Huskies, Zerboni made a crucial defensive clearance of a ball that threatened to break the 3-3 tie. Zerboni’s defensive play ensured an overtime period.

Zerboni played in 14 games for the Bruins (12-3-5, 6-1-3), notching four goals and two assists on the season.

San Clemente’s Dani Weatherholt helped propel the Santa Clara women’s soccer team to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Division 1 Tournament this season.

Weatherholt, a sophomore midfielder, played in all 22 games for the Broncos (16-4-2, 8-1) and contributed two goals. SC

Stanford sophomore Kyle Murphy (94) blocks against USC. Photo courtesy Stanfordphoto.com

Oregon State freshman tackle Sean Harlow started eight games for the Beavers in 2013. Photo by Beth Buglione

ELKS CLUB HOOP SHOOT SET FOR DECEMBER 7

The San Clemente Elks Club is hosting a basketball free throw shooting contest, dubbed Hoop Shoot, on Saturday, December 7, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club of the South Coast Area, 1304 Calle Valle.

The competition will feature three age groups for boys and girls, ages 8-13. Each shooter will get 25 chances to make a free throw and the top finisher will advance to the district-wide Hoop Shoot in San Diego in January.

For more information, log on to www.elks.org/hoopshoot. SC

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Triton Report

By Steve Breazeale

For in-game updates, news and more regarding all the Tritons winter sports programs, follow us on Twitter @SouthOC-sports

SAN CLEMENTE BOYS SOCCER SET FOR TOUGH PRESEASON STRETCH

As part of their high profi le preseason schedule, the San Clemente boys soc-cer team was set to host Paramount on December 4. Results were not available at press time.

Paramount entered the season as the No. 23 ranked team in the nation, accord-ing to the Student Sports FAB 50 rank-ings. The Tritons are currently ranked No. 3.

Matches against Santa Ana, Dana Hills, El Toro and a trip to the Montverde Acad-emy Soccer Tournament in January are all on the horizon. The Montverde Tourna-ment will feature the top two teams ranked above the Tritons.

The preseason schedule is a unique one and head coach Mike Pronier has been preparing his team for the tough competi-tion.

“The Montverde Tournament provides an opportunity for a mythical national ranking. Where we fall in all of this is in our own hands, which is a really unusual opportunity,” Pronier said.

GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY FINISHES AT STATE

The San Clemente girls cross country team capped off their season with a sev-enth-place overall fi nish at the CIF State Division 1 Championships on November 30 in Fresno. The Tritons fi nished behind regional rivals Trabuco Hills (third) and Capistrano Valley (fourth).

The Tritons were again paced by senior Melissa Eisele, who earned an 11th place individual fi nish after posting a time of 17:51.

Juniors Grace Georgi (34th), Kelsey Carroll (35th) and Katie Carroll (82nd) rounded out the top four for the Tritons. Senior Sydney Szabo fi nished 85th, fresh-man Isabella Alston fi nished 92nd and sophomore Amber Eisele fi nished 137th.

All seven of the Tritons runners ran their fastest career times on the 5K course, according to head coach Dave Proodian.

PRESEASON BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT HELPS YOUNG TRITONS FIND A RHYTHM

The San Clemente boys basketball team made plans to enter the competitive Diablo Inferno Tournament at Mission Viejo High School during the offseason. They were counting on having reigning

Sea View League MVP Sam Darnold on the court at the time, but an injury to the standout forward has him sidelined until late December.

So when the Tritons (0-2) took to the hardwood for their fi rst game against Woodbridge on December 2, it was an exercise in piecing together the young lineup, fi guring out which rotations work best.

The Tritons return only three players from last year’s Sea View League cham-pionship season, Darnold, junior Nick Crankshaw and sophomore Cole Foth-eringham. In the fi rst two games, both Crankshaw and Fotheringham logged heavy minutes.

Crankshaw is coming back from a leg

injury and played effi cient basketball in the Tritons’ 70-62 loss to Notre Dame on December 3. Crankshaw scored 14 points and was active in getting the ball in the post, as well as acting as a distributor when handling the ball.

With the Tritons down 24-12 early in the second quarter, Crankshaw, along with se-nior forward Austin Miller, ignited a 16-9 San Clemente run that brought them to within fi ve points at the half. Miller scored 15 points and was a part of the main start-ing rotation.

“Miller is a kid that’s really gotten a lot better in recent weeks and he’s really asserting himself,” head coach Marc Popovich said. “That’s the kind of thing you like to see in this type of year, seeing a kid come in and really develop and really play.”

The Tritons would get it as close as 63-60 late in the game against Notre Dame but could not overcome the defi cit in the loss.

The Tritons will keep mixing and matching their lineup throughout the tournament, which ends with their fi nal game against Saddleback Valley Christian on December 5 at 8 p.m.

TRITONS GIRLS BASKETBALL OPENS SEASON WITH WIN OVER STALLIONS

Led by the post play of Jessica de Gree and Jenna Rodriguez, the San Clemente girls basketball team opened their season with a 70-58 win over San Juan Hills on December 2.

Rodriguez poured in 19 points and grabbed 11 rebounds while de Gree led all scorers with 24 points on 80 percent shoot-ing from the fi eld.

San Clemente (1-0) led from the open-ing tip off and limited the Stallions (1-1) to 35 percent shooting on the night.

The Tritons will host Fairmont Prep in a nonleague game on December 14.

CHARGERS AWAIT TRITONS IN WATER POLO SEASON OPENER

The San Clemente girls water polo team will begin their 2014 campaign with a nonleague match against Edison at Vista Hermosa Sports Park on December 5.

The Tritons will then travel to com-pete in the Villa Park Tournament from December 12-14.

TOURNAMENT MARKS NEW YEAR FOR TRITONS GIRLS SOCCER

The San Clemente girls soccer team’s season starts at the Soccer With Hope Tournament at Yorba Linda High School on December 11.

The Tritons are set to square off against Santiago-Corona on the fi rst day, followed by matches against Yorba Linda (De-cember 13), Downey (December 14) and Righetti (December 14).

The Tritons enter the season ranked No. 8 in the CIF-SS Division 1 coaches’ poll.

TRITONS WRESTLING IN TOURNAMENT MODE

The San Clemente wrestling team was set to compete in the Millikan Duals on November 30 and host their own 8-way Tournament on December 3. Results were not available at press time.

Up next for the Tritons is a trip south to La Costa Canyon High to compete in the school’s namesake tournament from December 7-8.

Senior Alek Cucuk and the San Clemente boys soccer team will play a daunting preseason schedule this season. Photo by Steve Breazeale

Sophomore Cole Fotheringham and the San Clemente boys basketball team will play Saddleback Valley Christian on December 5. Photo by Steve Breazeale

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Age: 12, Bernice Ayer Middle SchoolLiam Murray has only been shortboarding for a year but is already well on his way to a great amateur career. His combina-tion of talent, motivation and stoke for the sport also shows promise of future competitive success at the pro junior level and beyond. Liam currently competes in the Scholastic Surf Series as a member of the Bernice Ayer Middle School surf team and is in his first season on the Western Surfing Association Championship Tour. At school, Liam is a straight-‘A’ seventh-grade student whose favorite subject is science. “I want to be a mechanical engineer, so I’m going to keep my grades up so I can get into

a good college,” he said. His other interests include playing baseball for his club team, the San Clemente Tritons, and dirt biking. Liam credits his love for surfing and early success in the sport to his dad and friends. “My dad learned to surf as a kid and wanted me to learn too,” he said. “I would always see him in the water and it made me want to try it. Now I want to do it all the time. Surfing is fun. It can be challenging, but it’s a fun challenge.” He also gives props to his neighbors and friends, the Colapinto brothers, for encouraging him and inspiring him with their talent. “Becoming a pro surfer someday would be nice, but even if that doesn’t happen, I still want to surf for the rest of my life,” Liam said.—Andrea Swayne

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SURF FORECASTWater Temperature: 61-63 degrees FWater Visibility and Conditions:San Clemente: 2-6’ PoorCatalina: 15-20’ FairImmediate: A fading northwest windswell and small southwest swell mix of mainly knee to waist high waves on Thursday, (2-3’). That swell combo drops to 1-2-3’ on Friday. Light winds in the mornings shift to moderate westerly onshores in the afternoons.Long Range Outlook: Modest scale mix of northwest and southwest swells for the weekend with mainly 1-3’ surf. Possible rise in onshore winds on Saturday then lighter winds due on Sunday. Check out Surfline.com for all the details!

Hobie: Rockstar of Surf and Sail

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The Surfing Heritage and Culture Cen-ter will host a book launch and sign-ing party Saturday for Paul Holmes’

HOBIE: Master of Water, Wind and Waves, with special guest, Hobie Alter, himself.

The event is set for December 7 at SHACC, 110 Calle Iglesias, in San Clem-ente from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The 300-page book with 585 photo-graphs will be available for purchase and may be autographed by Holmes. A portion of the proceeds from book sales will ben-efit SHACC.

The event will include music, appetizers and a no-host bar serving wine and beer.

Out of respect, SHACC asks that attend-ees refrain from asking Alter to autograph the book or any other memorabilia.

SHACC to host Hobie Alter at book signing for biographer Paul Holmes

Liam Murray. Courtesy photo

UPCOMING EVENTS

December 7-8: WSA Championship Tour, Event No. 5, San Clemente, Pier.

This event is the WSA’s fifth annual Midget Smith Memorial Pier Rat Challenge and the sixth annual WSA Toys for Tots holiday gift drive.

Traditionally, competitors each bring a new, unwrapped toy (no war toys or toy guns) to place in the collection boxes at-tended to by Marines from Camp Pendleton. Spectators are also encouraged to stop by to make a donation and enjoy watching the two days of exciting surf competition.

Holmes, a writer, historian and former Surfer magazine editor, said he feels strongly about the importance of telling the story of Hobie Alter, due both to the historic significance of his contributions to sailing and surfing and also because Alter’s life and persona are so fascinating.

“Hobie had a huge influence on surfing and sailing. The man is a genius, a natural born engineer, marketing maven, vision-ary. Without him, surfing especially would still be back in the dark ages... The evolu-

tion continues,” Holmes said.“I still can’t quite understand how one

man did so much in one lifetime. Surf-boards, sailboats, radio-controlled gliders, the fastest trailerable monohull in the world (the Hobie 33 still wins TransPac races in its class) and so much more … What fascinates me most is how one man, with no big-deal education to speak of, could be so cool, so clever and so adept in tools and tinkering to forge a worldwide empire, almost casually, just because. The guy is a fricken rock star around the globe, so, like Madonna, Sting and Prince, he only needs one name—Hobie.”

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Paul Holmes, author of HOBIE: Master of Water, Wind and Waves, will be on hand for a launch party and book signing at the Surfing Heritage and Culture Center in San Clemente, Saturday. Courtesy photo

Camp Pendleton has a special need for items that appeal to 10- to 17-year-olds, such as new, unworn items of surf wear, hats, skateboards, bodyboards, gift cards, gifts for tween and teen girls and more. Gifts for babies and toddlers are also needed.

The memorial paddle out for Jeffrey “Midg-et” Smith will be held on Saturday at noon.

Surfers, including those who are not WSA members, are invited to sign up on the beach for the Friends of Midget Smith open division, which begins at 10 a.m. Saturday.

— AS