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A jogger runs along the beach near the San Clemente Pier on Wednesday, Aug. 28. A 5K run/walk in remembrance of 9/11 victims will take place there on Sept. 9. Photo: Eric Heinz
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Council voted to prohibit smoking in beach parking lots, all public parks and parking lots, as well as designated open spaces at its Aug. 21 meeting. It was already illegal to smoke in enclosed areas within the city of San Clemente, such as restaurants and other businesses. Vaping, or the use of electronic cigarettes, also is prohibited, as city attorney Scott Smith said state law mandates all forms of smoking must be prohibited when a city enacts such laws, and vaping falls under that category.
Five things San Clemente should know this week Marine Raiders to Host Travis Manion 9/11 Heroes Run on Sept. 9 THE LATEST: The Marine Raiders are back in San Clemente, this time for an event to honor the victims of 9/11 and their fallen soldiers. Prime Hall, the organizer of the Marine Raider Challenge at Ocean Festival this year, will host a 5K run with the Travis Manion Foundation at 8 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 9, starting at the San Clemente Pier, down to the San Onofre State Parks area and back. On-site registration at the event starts at 6:30 a.m. and day-of participants must register by 7 a.m. “I think this is something that reminds us to come together, so this run is not only to commemorate the people who lost everything but also to recognize how the nation came together and responded to it,” Hall said, adding the 9/11 runs were started by Jimi Letchford whose friend, Manion, died in Iraq in 2007. There will be an opening ceremony with a surviving family member of a victim of the 9/11 attacks as well as a closing ceremony. Many firefighters and first responders are expected to attend as well as volunteers from the Marine Raider Foundation and Ocean Festival. So far, fewer than 100 people have registered, but the event has a maximum of 500. WHAT’S NEXT: People can register for the run/walk as individuals and teams at www. travismanion.org to find the San Clemente race. The foundation hosts multiple 9/11 runs across the nation. —Eric Heinz
NRC to Conduct Special Inspection at SONGS Following ‘Near-Miss’ Canister Incident THE LATEST: The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) on Friday, Aug. 24, announced that it would start conducting a special inspection at San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) after it was announced that a canister holding spent nuclear fuel could have been compromised. The inspection announcement comes after an incident that took place Aug. 3 San Clemente Times August 30-September 5, 2018
The 9/11 Memorial Driftwood, located at Poche Beach, has stood as an icon of San Clemente’s tribute to victims, first-responders and public safety personnel. Photo: Eric Heinz
involving improper loading of one of the canisters into a cavity enclosure container (CEC). It was first reported publicly by a contractor working with Holtec and Southern California Edison (SCE) who said that while the canister was being loaded, it hung on the edge of the CEC and the crane lost its tension to the canister, creating the risk of it dropping about 17 to 18 feet. SCE is the majority owner of SONGS, which has been in the process of storing spent nuclear fuel on-site, about 100 feet from the ocean, since late 2017. The energy company had stated in press releases and at public meetings that Holtec’s HI-STORM UMAX canisters can withstand a 25-foot drop, but in its Friday announcement the NRC said that has not been evaluated in its safety practices. The canisters can weigh between 50 and 100 tons, according to documents from SCE and Holtec. “It was estimated that the canister could have experienced an approximately 17-18 foot drop into the storage vault if the canister had slipped off the metal flange or if the metal flange failed,” the announcement stated. “This load drop accident is not a condition analyzed in the dry fuel storage system’s Final Safety Analysis Report (FSAR).” The NRC’s statement continued to say a radiation protection technician “identified elevated radiation readings that were not consistent with a fully lowered canister,” and that was how the inspection began. The NRC’s charter for inspecting the incident will inspect records related to spent nuclear fuel procedures as well as qualifications of employees and training, evaluating the efficiency of the process, corrective actions and ability to adhere to the NRC’s standards, as well as other safety standards. SCE stated in a press release on Aug. 24 that it would be supportive throughout the commission’s inspection. Spent nuclear fuel offloading has been stopped
until the investigation concludes. WHAT’S NEXT: SCE still plans to have the remaining 44 canisters in dry storage by mid-2019. NRC officials said the inspection is expected to begin Sept. 10 with a report to be completed within 45 days after it has concluded gathering information and conducting interviews. —EH
Orange County DA Holds Presentation on New Task Force THE LATEST: Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackauckas held a presentation at the San Juan Capistrano City Council meeting on Aug. 21 about a new task force he assembled that would investigate and prosecute sober living home abuses. The Sober Living-Home Investigation and Prosecution (SLIP) task force has two prosecutors and four investigators who will look into abuses committed by sober living homes and incidences of fraud such as insurance fraud and food stamp fraud, according to Rackauckas, who said the task force would conduct “various raids and civil cases” against operators of offending homes. WHAT’S NEXT: Rackauckas said sober living homes have been identified in various scams and as contributors of homelessness. Rackauckas said he’s looking to grow the task force over time while working with other law enforcement agencies. He encouraged anyone with tips or information relevant to the task force to call 714.647.3228. —Alex Groves
City Council Prohibits All Types of Smoking in Public Parks, Parking Lots
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WHAT’S NEXT: City Councilmembers voted to take a closer look at the ordinance to see if there are any other forms of smoking that could fall under its authority. The city’s current enforcement of smoking in unlawful places is a $50 ticket. —EH
Our Savior’s Lutheran School Looks Forward THE LATEST: Local preschool and kindergarten educator Our Savior’s Lutheran School recently distributed a press release highlighting some of its latest updates. In March, Joan Lundbohm was hired as the school’s new preschool director. According to the release, Lundbohm has 25 years of early childhood education experience and is a director mentor for the State of California, mentoring preschool directors all over the state. The 60-year-old school has been admitted into The Department of Education Quality Start Program. This is a two-year self-study. The school will be rated and given 1-5 stars at the end of each year. The school will be rated by the Quality Start Program OC on the “environment, which is often referred to as the additional teacher in the room using ECERS, Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, and also by the…Classroom Assessment Scoring System, The CLASS tool focuses on the interactions between the teacher and the students,” the press release stated. WHAT’S NEXT: Parent-teacher conferences will be scheduled twice during the year where parents can meet with their child’s teacher one on one. Lundbohm said parents and prospective enrollees can schedule a tour by contacting j.lundbohm@oursaviorsschool.net or call 949.492.6165 or stop by for more information. Located at 200 Avenida San Pablo in San Clemente. —EH Editor’s note: Extended versions of all articles in this week’s Top 5 are available at www.sanclementetimes.com. www.sanclementetimes.com
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Registration Now Open for Coastal Cleanup Day, Sept. 15 On Sept. 15, thousands of Orange County residents will make their favorite beaches sparkle for the world’s largest trash cleanup event: Coastal Cleanup Day. Registration is now open for more than 40 cleanup sites across Orange County, organized by Orange County Coastkeeper and Trails4All. San Clemente’s Coastal Cleanup Day will take place at the San Clemente Pier. Orange County beaches and waterways collect trash that travels from inland communities via the county rivers and storm drains. Beach cleanups stand as a last line of defense to prevent this debris from polluting the ocean and its wildlife. Orange County’s cleanup sites are part of California Coastal Cleanup Day, which is organized by the California Coastal Commission. This statewide event is part of the Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup, the largest volunteer event on the planet. Last year, more than 7,000 Orange County volunteers collected a recordbreaking 70,485 pounds of trash and recyclable materials during the three-hour event. Some of the most obscure findings included wigs, a flute, car parts and more. “Most people are unaware that nearly 80 percent of trash found on beaches comes from inland sources,” says Patrick Irizarry, Orange County Coastkeeper’s volunteer coordinator. “At Coastal Cleanup Day, thousands of residents will get an upclose look at how everyday trash impacts our environment.” Attendance is free and supplies will be provided. Organizers ask that volunteers bring their own cleanup supplies to reduce waste, including a bucket or reusable bag, gloves and reusable water bottle. Residents have an additional opportunity to protect clean water leading up to Coastal Cleanup Day. On Saturday, Sept. 8, all Orange County Chipotle Mexican Grill locations will donate 50 percent of fundraiser sales to Orange County Coastkeeper when customers mention the clean water advocacy group to the cashier. To register for Coastal Cleanup Day in San Clemente, visit www.coastkeeper.nationbuilder.com/san_clemente_pier.
Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2018 Series Healthy Kids Running Series (HKRS) is a national community-based nonprofit five-week running programs for ages youth 2-14 that gets kids active, helping them feel accomplished and laying the San Clemente Times August 30-September 5, 2018
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SC EXCHANGE CLUB MEETING Noon. San Clemente Exchange Club meets on most Thursdays at the San Clemente Municipal Golf Course. Wedgewood Restaurant. 150 E. Avenida Magdalena. 949.412.6301. www.exchangeclubsc.org MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 Registration is now open for Coastal Cleanup Day on Sept. 15. San Clemente’s local cleanup locations will be at the Pier and along the beaches near it. Photo: File
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foundation for a healthy lifestyle. HKRS is seeking participants for its program in South Orange County. The first of five consecutive Sunday afternoon races commences at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 30. at Chapparosa Park, 25191 Chapparosa Rd., Laguna Niguel. Each HKRS race takes place once a week and offers age-appropriate race distances. Kids compete each week for a chance to earn points, and at the end of the series, the top boy and girl with the most points in their respective age division earns a trophy. All participants receive a finisher’s medal and a race bag HKRS tech shirt for their achievement courtesy of Healthy Kids Running Series. Over 50,000 kids participate in the more than 200 HKRS nationwide. To register a child, to volunteer or become a sponsor, please visit www. HealthyKidsRunningSeries.org. If you’re interested in starting a HKRS program in your community, visit the “Start a Race” page at www.HealthyKidsRunningSeries.org for more information.
Age Well Announces New Board Members Age Well Senior Services recently appointed Bob Bates, Bob Stegner, Jan Gameroz and Rob Schaeffer to its board of directors. The new board members join CEO Steven Moyer in positioning Age Well to meet the increasing demand of its services for the senior population in south Orange County. Bates brings a wealth of marketing talent to Age Well and chairs the vital marketing committee. A 40-year veteran of the advertising industry, he was the co-founder of Bates/Lee Advertising in Costa Mesa and Honolulu. The full-service agency had clients in hospitality, finance and sports. Stegner has more than 30 years of channel marketing/sales experience. He joined SYNNEX Corporation in 2007 as senior vice president, marketing, North America
and is responsible for marketing efforts in the United States and Canada. Previously, he was vice president of worldwide market development for Ingram Micro Inc. and vice president of North American channel marketing and U.S. product marketing. Gameroz, MSN, RN, has multiple roles at MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center, including manager of oncology administrative services, disease management, and manager community relations and outreach. Schaeffer is vice president of US Resellers and AMS channel sales at Hewlett Packard Enterprise. He is responsible for the US Hewlett Packard Enterprise Group Business. Previously, he was a senior executive at PSC Consulting and Systems Technology Associates, Inc. For more information, visit www.myagewell.org or call 949.855.8033.
Jersey Mike’s Opens in San Clemente Jersey Mike’s Subs, a well-known subsandwich chain, opened in San Clemente on Wednesday, Aug. 29. Franchise owners Kevin Kenny, Patrick Kenny, David Kenny and general manager Christopher Kenny will hold a grand opening and free sub fundraiser through Sunday, Sept. 9, to support the Boys & Girls Club of the South Coast Area (BGSCA). The new restaurant, located at 641 Camino De Los Mares, is circulating 10,000 coupons throughout the community offering a free regular sub for a minimum $2 contribution to BGSCA. Customers must have a coupon to be eligible. The restaurant hours are 10 a.m.-9 p.m., seven days a week. You can contact this location directly at 949.482.3100. Have something interesting for the community? Tell us about awards, events, happenings, accomplishments and more. We’ll put your submissions into “News Bites.” Send your information to eheinz@picketfencemedia.com.
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SUNRISE ROTARY 7:15 a.m. San Clemente Sunrise Rotary meets every Tuesday at Talega Golf Course Signature Grille. 990 Avenida Talega. www.scsunriserotary.com. SAN CLEMENTE CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6 p.m. The San Clemente City Council will conduct its regular meeting. 100 Avenida Presidio. 949.361.8200. www.san-clemente.org. BECAUSE I LOVE YOU (BILY) MEETING 6:30-8:30 p.m. Meets every Tuesday. Because I Love You (BILY) helps parents find solutions to any crisis they are experiencing due to their children’s (adult or minor) poor choices. Presbyterian Church. 119 Avenida De La Estrella. www.bilysc.org. SAN CLEMENTE TOASTMASTERS 7 p.m. The club meets every Tuesday, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. for social and networking time. San Clemente Baha’i Center. 3316 Avenida Del Presidente, San Clemente. 805.794.0653. www.sanclementetoastmasters. toastmastersclubs.org. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
KIWANIS SAN CLEMENTE Noon. Kiwanis San Clemente meets on most Wednesdays. Fratello’s Italian Restaurant, 647 Camino De Los Mares No. 126, San Clemente. www.sanclementekiwanis.com. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 6 p.m. The San Clemente Planning Commission will host its regularly scheduled meeting. 100 Avenida Presidio. 949.361.8200. www.san-clemente.org.
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A Snapshot of San Clemente News 35 Years Ago
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veryone loves the good old days, right? So let’s hop into a time machine and roll back 35 years. Have things really changed? Let’s relive a few 1983 snippets I chronicled in the Sun Post News. Ready? The town’s population was 28,877 (less than half what it is today). Former President Richard M. Nixon picked San Clemente’s Marblehead Coastal development site as the location for his presidential library (Yorba Linda, eat your heart out ... or, umm, maybe not). The city opened a pro-life animal shelter on Avenida Pico (first of three locations). Storm surf toppled the San Clemente Pier (government grants, plus a local “Save Our Pier” campaign, would help rebuild it). Scary, high-speed Border Patrol pursuits spilling onto San Clemente streets became a sore point and a longstanding political issue (eventually, the I-5 checkpoint at San Onofre was remodeled, making it harder to run). The City Council adopted Plan 2000, envisioning a dramatic revitalization of North Beach (it wasn’t to be).
The city ordered removal of more than 80 business signs, some coming down quietly, others not (a familiar theme). Potholed streets became a hot topic as the city wrestled with how to find money to rebuild them (it would take 12 years to enact a program but it got it done). Debates erupted over whether RV owners should be able to park on public streets or in their yards (restrictions COASTLINES resulted). By Fred Swegles Debates flared over whether to ban view-blocking trees on private property (it wasn’t to be). Coyote attacks on pets, two children and an adult elevated anxieties in San Clemente neighborhoods (police sharpshooters fanned out at night, killing 10 coyotes, problem solved). San Clemente resident Corky Carroll, a former international surfing champion, gained newfound celebrity in Miller Lite TV commercials. A Subaru agency shut down in a dispute
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hen a person is stranded in the wilderness, injured in a remote part of the county, or simply needs an emergency air evacuation, it is critical that our first responders are on the scene as quickly as possible. In that spirit, Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD) and Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) have agreed to a solution to the longstanding conflict between both agencies’ helicopter operations. Following mid-air confrontations, duplications of service and, arguably, unprofessional procedures, OCSD and OCFA have announced a new Joint Air Operations Plan covering helicopter operations. Over the last several months, OCSD and OCFA have worked cooperatively to develop a new Air Operations plan and have been operating under the principles
of the agreement in order to secure the health and safety of Orange County residents. The new operating plan will govern helicopter activity of both agencies and how emergency air operations will be coordinated and conducted between the two agencies. The plan outlines the agreed upon responsibilities for both organizaTHE BARTLETT tions, namely that OCSD BULLETIN helicopters are tasked By Lisa Bartlett with air search and rescue responsibilities, as well as emergency medical calls for service that occur on nonpaved roadways that are not suitable for vehicular traffic. Additionally, OCFA is the primary agency for fire-related missions
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with the city over a sign. An auto dealer’s center was proposed along I-5 (it wasn’t to be). The city enacted what were said to be the nation’s most comprehensive fireprevention laws. A development plan was approved for the 1,943-acre Rancho San Clemente property. A woman who lived next door to a 2-year-old attacked by a coyote narrowly averted being bitten by a rattlesnake that tried to enter her home through a sliding glass door. The San Clemente Jail started accepting paying customers, offering minor offenders an alternative to the county slammer (for a fee). Ocean temperatures were unseasonably warm (it does happen, as we know this year). An 82-year-old driver making a last-ditch effort to keep her license didn’t make it out of the DMV driveway when asked to turn right (her car flipped upside down, leaving her and the driving examiner suspended by their seatbelts). A burglary suspect punched the city’s police dog in the face (learning the hard way you ought not mess with Baron). Fred Swegles is a longtime San Clemente resident with more than 46 years of journalism experience in the city. SC PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, the SC Times provides Guest Opinion opportunities in which selected columnists’ opinions are shared. The opinions expressed in these columns are entirely those of the columnist alone and do not reflect those of the SC Times or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@sanclementetimes.com
and ground-based emergency medical calls that occur on paved highways and roads suitable for vehicular traffic. This approach will ensure that the two agencies are working in coordination to complement capabilities rather than duplicating efforts. Getting to the approved Air Operating Plan has been a long and winding road, months in the making. I would like to thank both, Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens and Orange County Fire Authority Chief Brian Fennessy, for their leadership in reaching this historic agreement. As an Orange County Supervisor and member of the OCFA Board of Directors, I have a unique role serving both agencies and have continuously worked with both to ensure they find an appropriate solution that best serves all residents of the county. OCSD and OCFA are premier public safety organizations, and the coordination of their assets is critical to ensuring appropriate responses to emergency calls. The new plan will enhance public safety for all residents and visitors of Orange County, (Cont. on page 6) www.sanclementetimes.com
SOAPBOX (Cont. from page 5) and ensure that our air assets are used in a manner that is most effective. As the agencies continue to collaborate and work side by side; it is important to review other ways to enhance efficiency and effectiveness, such as the co-location of aircraft in central Orange County at John Wayne Airport. As your County Supervisor, I remain committed to protecting the safety and wellbeing of my constituents and will continue to ensure that our first responders work collaboratively to provide the highest levels of service. Supervisor Lisa Bartlett represents the 5th District on the Orange County Board of Supervisors, which includes the cities of Aliso Viejo, Dana Point, (portions of) Irvine, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano. SC PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, the SC Times provides Guest Opinion opportunities in which selected columnists’ opinions are shared. The opinions expressed in these columns are entirely those of the columnist alone and do not reflect those of the SC Times or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@sanclementetimes.com
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unearth, in that portion of our continent that was once called California, the fossils exposed in the desert sand, the bones of the humans who once covered the planet but went extinct due to their own shortsightedness, greed and stupidity.
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CARTER REDISH, San Clemente
Just got finished reading the Aug. 16-22 Letters to the Editor and came across “Man-Made Climate Change is a Hoax” where the author claims that “the greatest hoax of the century” is man-made climate change. To prove the hypothesis, the author references the National Geographic study on polar ice that demonstrates that natural, not human-caused, climate change has occurred throughout history. The author challenges anyone to point out one thing on earth that doesn’t naturally change over time. That brings to mind the change in the population of our fragile planet. In 1900, the world had a total population of around 1.6 billion. Today the total world population is nearing 7.7 billion. All the associated services and industries we have created to serve our needs, and all this expansion by humans, through our pollution, is bringing our planet to the breaking point and to the point of no return. Species are becoming extinct at a frightening rate, new islands of plastic waste are being created in our oceans, and our forests are being destroyed. But that’s all “natural change,” according to the author, so we shouldn’t worry. Perhaps in 1,000 years the future inhabitants of our planet, whoever they might be, will
GUEST OPINION: Wavelengths by Jim Kempton
The Record Doesn’t Skip ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow’
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he “Generation Gap,” as it was called back in the ’60s, was the yawning canyon between what our parents experienced and what we the “Baby Boom” generation were experiencing in every part of our daily lives. From dress codes to politics, our parents were bewildered by our rejection of the old and embrace of the new. Nowhere was the chasm wider than in the music we listened to. There was always a struggle over what radio station we would play in the car; my parents opting for the Mitch Miller Hour while I incessantly lobbied for the Kinks, the Zombies and the Animals. As I look back on it, it must have been confusing for them. My own kids on the other hand are big
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fans of Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin and Johnny Cash. They don’t listen to a lot of Beatles or Stones, but Bob Marley is bigger with them than with my generation. They even know Bob Dylan’s music— although I have to thank Social Distortion for redoing a great cover version of “Don’t Think Twice Its Alright” as their introduction. While I had nothing but disdain for Perry Como, Burl Ives and Dinah Shore, there was one singer my parents liked who I was blown away by: Judy Garland. When my Mom let me stay up late one night to watch her variety show (remember those?) on our black-and-white RCA console television, I was amazed. This lady sang with almost frightening depth
Many of us who walk the trail do so because it is off the roadways, quieter and so much more enjoyable to be by the ocean than walking on a sidewalk alongside the busy streets. My main concern is that adding another vehicle, especially electric bikes that can generally be faster than a standard bicycle, which in my experience are sometimes ridden very fast on the trail, removes the joy of a beautiful trail that is a very special privilege in beautiful San Clemente. The Beach Trail by its nature seems to be used primarily for foot traffic, it seems adding another vehicle use to the trail defeats the reason the majority of us utilize the trail. In addition, bicycles use the trail outside the parameters of the allowed time-frame, from June 15 to Labor Day. It would be just as difficult to enforce an electric bike user to abide by the stated time constraints. I may have missed a notice that residents could have had a say in the Council’s decision, but if given the opportunity, I would vote against adding e-bikes access to the Beach Trail.
OCTA LETTER SHEDS LIGHT ON TCA STATEMENTS EVA O’KEEFE, San Clemente
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of feeling, emotions as raw as any rock song I knew. Eyes closed, neck arched back, both hands clasping the microphone, her legs quivering, she sang as if she was about to die from an overdose of sheer heartbreak. Which, soon after, she did. When Garland torched her rendition of “Somewhere Over the WAVELENGTHS Rainbow,” my Mom nodBy Jim Kempton ded at me and said “Now that’s a song.” It was, quite assuredly, my mother’s favorite. I never thought much about it until Izzy Kamakawiwo’ole did his ukulele version a few years ago and it became a massive hit again, this time for the boomer generation. Not long after that, it was named the greatest song of the 20th century by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Recording Industry Association of America, which in my mind only attested to my mother’s good taste. Of course all of this was lost on my Page 6
Kraman, the CEO of the Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA), who receives a total compensation of $412,000, discussing the inaccuracies and misstatements made by the TCA against A.B. 382, the bill that would have defunded the TCA. OCTA called the statements “misleading”, taken out of context and overlooking the regional planning process. One of the inconsistent statements that the TCA uses, which they even used in the bogus survey they sent out a few months ago, is that population will grow by 250,000 people and traffic will increase by 66 percent. OCTA states: “to be clear the quoted figures are based on future population, housing and employment forecasts for the entire county and assumes no improvements are going to be made anywhere in the county by any agency by 2040…” OCTA asserts that they will be spending a whopping $42 billion in multimodal transportation projects. This letter was read to the board of directors to the TCA last meeting. Miraculously, the microphones were turned off for the speaker only and the directors could not hear this letter. Not to worry, we will be back again to read this letter one more time.
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kids. They are mostly determined to discover their tastes and enjoyments on their own terms, and I am acquiescent to that self-discovery process. So it was with a mixture of both surprise and joy when one day a few year’s ago, my youngest son called me into his bedroom to hear his latest find on iTunes. “This is by Jason Castro, the American Idol guy. The name of it is ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow.’ It’s so cool. I think you’ll like it.” Somewhere my mother is smiling. Jim Kempton has had a lifelong love affair with music, even though his instrumental prowess extends to the three chords of “Gloria” by Van Morrison. Although he concedes that the classical period of Mozart, Beethoven and Shubert may be music’s greatest era, he still believes the 1960s was the peak musical decade of the 20th century. SC PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, the SC Times provides Guest Opinion opportunities in which selected columnists’ opinions are shared. The opinions expressed in these columns are entirely those of the columnist alone and do not reflect those of the SC Times or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@sanclementetimes.com
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Thursday | 30 LIVE MUSIC AT IVA LEE’S 7 p.m. Join Iva Lee’s for live music every Wednesday through Sunday. For the ultimate live music experience, be sure to reserve a lounge table on Fridays and Saturdays. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.361.2855. www.ivalees.com. PYZEL SURF SUPPLY GRAND OPENING 6 p.m. The surf shop celebrates its grand opening of the San Clemente location with a meet-and-greet with owner and North Shore shaper Jon Pyzel. This event also features a photo exhibition by Steve Sherman. Food, drinks and giveaways will also be provided. 207 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.614.3827. www.pyzelsurfboards.com.
Friday | 31 TRITON FOOTBALL: MILITARY AND FIRST RESPONDERS APPRECIATION NIGHT 5 p.m. Military members and public service personnel may attend and enjoy dinner for free with proof of ID. The San Clemente Triton football team asks people to RSVP online at www.tritonfootball.com ahead of time. Be on the field watching pregame team warmups while enjoying dinner and be a part of the festivities later in the game. Game starts at 7 p.m. against La Costa Canyon High School. 700 Avenida Pico, San Clemente.
Saturday | 01 BIG BAG SALE 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sweeet Repeeet Consignment is hosting its sixth annual Big Bag Sale in the alley behind the business. Purchase a bag for $10 and stuff away. All you can fit into the bag is yours. Dresses, tops, shoes, coats etc. A portion of the proceeds will support the non-profit Family Assistance Ministries. 538 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente 949.429.3100. www.sweeetrepeeet.com. San Clemente Times August 30-September 5, 2018
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THURSDAY, AUG. 30: LAST SUMMER CONCERT SERIES PERFORMANCE: TUNNEL VISION 6 p.m. The final Summer Concert Series event of the season features the local new-surf, reggae, ska band Tunnel Vision, who grew up in the San Clemente area. San Clemente Pier. 949.361.8200. www.tunnelvisionsc.com.
Sunday | 02 DEL MAR FARMERS MARKET, VILLAGE ART FAIRE 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Bundles of flowers, fresh produce, fresh tamales, organic juices and much more every Sunday. The Village Art Faire, hosted by the Downtown Business Association, will take place along Del Mar as well. San Clemente. 949.361.8200. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY FIRST SUNDAY SALE 9 a.m.-1.p.m. Stop by to say hello and stock up on everything from biographies and classics to travel and sports. Check out the selection of audio books, too. San Clemente Library, 242 Avenida Del Mar. 949.276.6342. www.ocpl.org/libloc/sc.
Wednesdays. The class is restricted to ages 18 and older. Models are nude and the class is moderated. Classes are $15. San Clemente Art Supply, 1531 N. El Camino Real. 949.369.6603. www.scartsupply.com.
Tuesday | 04 AFTER SCHOOL CLUB 3:30-4:30 p.m. After School Club is for children ages 5 and older. A variety of activities are provided, including stories and crafts. San Clemente Library, 242 Avenida Del Mar. 949.492.3493. www.ocpl.org.
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D. YODER FAMILY SUNDAYS 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wind down with a visit to the vivid gardens at Casa Romantica with free admission and self-guided tours. D. Yoder Family Sundays are the first Sunday of each month for activities and a program thematically based on Casa Romantica’s Casa Captivating programs for all ages. Casa Romantica, 415 Avenida Granada. 949.498.2139 www.casaromantica.org.
Monday | 03 OPEN LIFE DRAWING WITH BRUCE VANDERWILT 1-4 p.m. on Mondays and 6:30-9:30 p.m. on
SUMMER JAZZ SERIES AT THE CASINO 6-9:30 p.m. Cost is $15 for dinner (preorder only) and $10 for the music. Purchase at the door or online. Elizabeth Lamers, a jazz vocalist, will perform with a trio backing her up. Casino San Clemente, 140 W. Avenida Pico. 949.369.6600. casinojazz.brownpapertickets.com FREE COMEDY AT BLOOMS IRISH SPORTS BAR 8:30 p.m. Every Wednesday, free comedy at Blooms Irish Sports Bar with food and drink specials. There will be local and professional talent. 2391 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.218.0120.
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ast summer ended with the 40th anniversary of the theatrical re-release of Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977), and now this summer is ending with the 50th anniversary re-release of 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968). Director Stanley Kubrick’s landmark blockbuster started the season with a 70-millimeter release back in May and had an IMAX release in August. The film broke the science fiction genre out of its cheesy B-movie status of the 1950s and showed how sci-fi could be considered art. Whether it’s a 1968 Cinerama screen or a 2018 IMAX screen, 2001 is still breathtaking to marvel on the big screen. In writer Arthur C. Clarke’s fictionalized 2001, there is regular space travel and explorations all over the universe. Dr. Heywood Floyd (William Sylvester) discovers a strange black monolith on the moon, while astronauts Dave Bowman (Keir Dullea) and Frank Poole (Gary Lockwood) are later traveling to Jupiter. Things start to seem fishy when the spaceship’s AI computer HAL 9000 (Douglas Rain) makes a curious decision. For the past five decades, the sci-fi genre has blown up with everything from cult classics to A-list studio flicks to long running franchises. Yet movie fans keep returning to Clarke and Kubrick’s Space Odyssey all these years later. Not only do the seminal practical effects completely hold up from a preCGI production—alongside a stellar classical music score—but it’s fun to see what the filmmakers got right and wrong in predicting 21st century technology. The philosophical themes pondered through the film are still as relevant as ever. As the original poster tagline stated, 2001 is “the ultimate trip.” SC
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PROFILES OF OUR COMMUNITY
Photo: Courtesy of Andrew Kliss
FROM THE ARCHIVES A “Spanish-style” home in San Clemente was
IIt was a colorful day at the Outlets at San Clemente on Aug. 25 for the annual Barks and Brews fundraiser. Photos: Eric Heinz
photographed sometime in the 1930s or 1940s, according to Andrew Kliss, who found a collection of old San Clemente photographs decades ago behind his father’s old shop.
Pup-Drunk Love
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Barks and Brews raises $11,000 for Pet Project Foundation
Pet of the Week: Lucky
BY ERIC HEINZ, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
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reeds of all kinds of canines accompanied their owners at the Outlets at San Clemente on Saturday, Aug. 25, for the annual Barks and Brews fundraiser. The event garnered more than $11,000 for the Pet Project Foundation. “We’re thrilled that the community has embraced this event and turned out for the third year, it keeps growing each year,” said Nicky See, the marketing director of the Outlets. “We’re excited to give back to the community and host a fun event for dogs and their humans.” Pet Project Foundation works with the San Clemente/Dana Point Animal Shelter in order to find pets a loving home. The organization has committed time to volunteer work for more than 30 years, according to its website. SC
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ucky is a sweet older gentleman who wants nothing more than to be by your side. At 8 years old, he is still energetic and enjoys going on walks. Lucky is wellmannered and potty-trained. He would do best in a quiet home with adults and perhaps older children. If you would like to know more about Lucky, call the San Clemente/Dana Point Animal Shelter at 949.492.1617 or visit with him at 221 Avenida Fabricante, San Clemente. SC
Sudoku BY 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 Last week’s solution:
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STORIES, SCORES, SCHEDULES AND MORE
Triton Report BY ZACH CAVANAGH, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
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San Clemente Football Beat in Final Seconds at Torrey Pines
San Clemente senior Jaydel Jenkins has exploded into the role of No. 1 receiver. He leads the Tritons in receptions and receiving yards. Photo: Zach Cavanagh
Over the Top San Clemente receiver Jaydel Jenkins has burned opposing defenses in a torrid start BY ZACH CAVANAGH, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
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an Clemente lost its top four receivers from 2017 to graduation, and over the offseason, coach Jaime Ortiz said the biggest thing for the offense was to develop a chemistry between quarterback Brendan Costello and the receivers and find guys to step up. The Tritons have found that guy in senior Jaydel Jenkins. In 2017, Jenkins pulled in eight receptions for 136 yards and two touchdowns. Jenkins nearly matched that in the Tritons’ season-opener as he caught eight passes for 134 yards and a touchdown in San Clemente’s win over Oceanside, 34-19, on Aug. 17. He followed it up with a huge three-catch, 123-yard performance in an incredible, last-second loss at Torrey Pines, 47-45, on Aug. 24. Jenkins has become the No. 1 guy with double the amount of catches and yards as the next highest receiver. “It feels good to be doing something
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San Clemente senior Jaydel Jenkins caught eight passes for 136 yards as a junior. As a senior, Jenkins has caught over 120 yards in his first two games. Photo: Zach Cavanagh
for the team,” Jenkins said. “Just coming out, making big plays and being that guy that the offense relies on when they need it. Last game, we were tied in the fourth quarter, they throw it to me and I produce. That’s what you’ve got to do. Just help the team as best as you can.” At 6-foot-3, Jenkins has all the tools a top wide-out needs. He possesses the speed to burn defenders, the agility to juke them out of their shoes and the height to go up and get any pass thrown his way. “All the DBs (defensive backs) got to worry about him going over the top,” Costello said. “He’s long, big catch radius. He’s definitely a Division 1 player. He blows the top off the defense. He runs really crisp routes. He’s a really good player to have in the offense.”
When the spots ahead of Jenkins on the depth chart opened up, he took his opportunity in the offseason to get better and form that connection with Costello. “I’ve been working on my speed a lot in the offseason,” Jenkins said. “I’ve been getting faster. Then a couple moves throughout the route. Precise route running, get (defenders) off balance, turn their hips, and you’re just gone. After practice sometimes, (Costello) would call me out and we’d start throwing. That’s pretty much what we did every day all summer.” Because Jenkins was limited in his role last season, there wasn’t any interest from colleges, but with his torrid start, the looks will come soon enough. “Without a doubt,” Ortiz said. “He’s going to update his highlight film that we’ll send out next week. I tell our players to give us three good games and we’ll get a tape together and send it to schools. I think he’ll get some interest from Division 1 schools and 1-AA schools and for good reasons.” The extra attention from schools and opposing defenses won’t phase Jenkins. He said he doesn’t worry about it and just focuses on what he needs to do. “It just makes me want to be better and make every play for the next seven or eight weeks and try to get to playoffs,” Jenkins said. “I’m looking forward to just keep doing what I’m doing, and sooner or later, these (college) contacts will start coming in.” SC
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San Clemente went into San Diego County on Aug. 24 and went toe-to-toe with the area’s No. 1 team, but Torrey Pines pulled off a miraculous finish. After failing on a two-point conversion for a possible lead, Torrey Pines executed a controversial onside kick to retain the ball and put through the game-winning field goal with one second remaining to beat San Clemente, 47-45. Quarterback Brendan Costello completed 13 of 17 passes for 285 yards with three passing touchdowns and ran for two more touchdowns. Jaydel Jenkins caught three passes for 123 yards and a touchdown, and Jay Baggs pulled in four receptions for 119 yards and a touchdown. After a back and forth affair, Costello and Jenkins hooked up on a 66-yard touchdown pass for the lead, 45-38, with six minutes to go. Torrey Pines battled and finally found the end zone again with 45 seconds remaining with a passing touchdown. The Falcons attempted to take the lead on the two-point conversion, but it failed. Torrey Pines then had to attempt the onside kick and recovered the ball. The kick was allowed during the game, but afterwards, it was deemed an illegal kick. In high school, onside kicks must hit the ground twice before popping into the air. Due to safety reasons, kickers cannot pop the ball straight into the air directly or off the first bounce. The play was allowed, but San Clemente coach Jaime Ortiz said he received an admission of the mistake from the head of officials for the game on Sunday. Torrey Pines took its provided opportunity and knocked in a 33-yard field goal with one second remaining. San Clemente (1-1) hosts San Diego’s No. 2 team, La Costa Canyon, on Friday, Aug. 31. SC
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ACCOUNTING
Chris W. Johnston, CPA, MBA 34184 Pacific Coast Highway Dana Point, 949.240.8015, www.cwjcpacorp.com
ADDICTION RECOVERY TREATMENT
Body Mind Spirit Intensive Outpatient Program
665 Camino De Los Mares, Ste. 104, 949.485.4979, www.bodymindspiritiop.com
AIR CONDITIONING/HEATING
Solstice Heating and Air
2208 El Camino Real, Ste. #1, 949.573.3607, www.solsticehvac.com
ART GALLERIES
San Clemente Art Association 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.492.7175, www.scartgallery.com
CHOCOLATE/CANDY
Schmid’s Fine Chocolate
99 Avenida Del Mar, 949.369.1052, www.schmidschocolate.com
CONCRETE
Costa Verde Landscape
Lic.: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) 949.361.9656, www.costaverdelandscaping.com
Exquisite Epoxy Concrete Floor Coatings
Lic.: 1020002, 949.632.8400 exquisiteepoxy.com
DENTISTS
Eric Johnson, D.D.S.
647 Camino de los Mares, Ste. 209, 949.493.9311, www.drericjohnson.com
EDIBLE LANDSCAPING
Organics Out Back
949.354.2258, www.organicsoutback.com
ELECTRIC BIKES
Murf Electric Bikes
212 N. El Camino Real, 949.370.3801, www.murfelectricbikes.com
ELECTRICAL
Arcadia Electric
949.361.1045, www.arcadiaelectric.com
Locals Only BUSINESS DIRECTORY
HOME REPAIRS/IMPROVEMENT
BUSINESS • SPOTLIGHT
Capistrano Valley Raingutters
Café Calypso
Scott Williams, 949.542.7750
114 Avenida Del Mar #4, 949.366.9386
JEWELRY
SALONS
Paradise Jewelers
166 Avenida Del Mar, 949.361.6661, www.paradisejewelers.com
LANDSCAPING
Costa Verde Landscape
Lic.: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) 949.361.9656, www.costaverdelandscaping.com
MOTORCYLE PARTS & SERVICE
SC Rider Supply
520 S. El Camino Real, 949.388.0521, www.scridersupply.com
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MUSIC LESSONS 949.496.6556, www.danmans.com
Scott Kidd, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
Panagia Music: Music Lessons and More!
Sherry Wild, LuXre Realty
Danman’s Music School
949.705.7573, panagiamusic@gmail. com, www.panagiamusic.com
PERIODONTICS & DENTAL IMPLANTS
Dr. Alice P. Moran, DMD
1001 Avenida Pico, Ste. K, 949.361.4867 (GUMS), www.moranperio.com
PEST/TERMITE CONTROL
Accurate Termite and Pest Control 949.837.6483, www.accuratetermitecontrol.com
Colony Termite Control
1402 Calle Alcazar, 949.361.2500, www.colonytermite.com
PLUMBING
A to Z Leak Detection
1001 Calle Recodo, 949.481.7013, www.atozleakdetection.com
Bill Metzger Plumbing
1001 Calle Recodo, 949.492.3558, www.billmetzerplumbing.com
REALTORS
“Sandy & Rich” RE/MAX Coastal Homes
949.293.3236, www.sandyandrich.com
RESTAURANTS
949.498.0487, skidd@bhhscal.com BRE # 01480453, 949.275.8937 www.LuXreRealty.com
207 S. El Camino Real, 949.366.2060, www.scsalonbleu.com
Syrens Hair Parlor
217 Avenida Del Mar, Ste. E, 949.361.9006, www.syrens.com
SCHOOLS
Capistrano Valley Christian Schools
949.493.5683, 32032 Del Obispo Street, www.cvcs.org
WEBSITE DESIGN
San Clemente Website Design
949.246.8345, www.sanclementewebsitedesign.com
WINDOW & DOOR REPLACEMENT
Offshore Construction
877.774.1492, www.offshoreconstruction.org
OBITUARY
Ann Christie
February 25, 1929 – May 16, 2018 Ann Christie served her community in PTA, as a devoted member of San Clemente Presbyterian Church, a Bible teacher at Capistrano By the Sea, a Catering and Banquet Manager at the San Clemente Inn (where she served the Nixon’s at the Western Whitehouse), and a San Clemente Chamber of Commerce member representing New England Life Insurance. As an enthusiastic patriot, she was recognized for her service as a volunteer with the US Army 1394th Family Support Group. Ann took time to bless and share her wisdom with everyone who crossed her path. Her generosity was legend and always her faith will stand out because she prayed her way through life’s mountains and valleys. Her influence on her friends and family, including her siblings and their children, will always be remembered and cherished. Children: Jim Christie and Kelly, who both died 2009, Susan Anderson (Ray), Cathie Littman (Evan), Cindy Geddes (Rick) and Julie Fawcett (Doug). Grandchildren: JD Christie, Seth Williams (Tavia), Autumn Herrera (Kellen), Tracy Geddes (Katie), Travis Geddes, Charlie Fawcett, Alexandria Fawcett. Great Grandchildren: Lauren, Lawson, Landen, Cloie, Brooke, Blake, Sid. Great Great Grandson, Luke. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 am on September 8, 2018 at San Clemente Presbyterian Church.
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Style According to Archy
GROM OF THE WEEK
BRYSE CELAYA BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
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San Clemente icon Matt Archbold talks in-the-water aesthetics and why a good carve will never go out of fashion BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
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lot has changed since the halcyon days when Matt “Archy” Archbold, Christian Fletcher and Dino Andino ruled Trestles and T-Street some 30 years ago. “It’s definitely different,” explained Archy when I caught up with him for an interview for The Surfer’s Journal a while back. “I don’t know what it is, but you go out at Lowers and there’s a hundred little groms out there. They’re ripping and stuff—but they say it’s hard to get a wave. They’ve definitely got a lot of energy. I guess I used to do the same thing when I was a kid, and in that sense not much has changed, but I think it just gets more and more crowded every year. And with the electric bikes, everybody’s going down there.” Perhaps part of the issue is that, for better or worse, surfing has evolved into a more “respectable” youth sport akin to soccer or baseball. Organizations like the National Scholastic Surfing Association and the Western Surfing Association are competitive and talent-rich. This area also happens to be the premiere hotbed for surf talent in the country. Parents who see potential career paths for their kids may opt to homeschool them so they can hit the beach during the optimum tides and swells. “When I was growing up, my mom was at work, my dad was at work, and I don’t think they ever saw me surf until I was way older, but now you see the whole family down there,” Archy continued. “Dads down filming every single session. These kids got coaches and mentors. We didn’t have any of that stuff. Everybody had their own style. Now all the kids just watch each other and it’s all the same.” When it comes to style, Archy’s is often idolized but never replicated. A decade ago, I was working on SURFER Magazine’s guest editor issue with Andy and Bruce Irons. Andy, who passed away in 2010, was matter-of-fact that Archy was his favorite surfer and made sure that the
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Matt ‘Archy’ Archbold has been recognized for his unique style in surfing and crafting it on the waves in San Clemente. Photo: Courtesy of San Clemente Boardriders
magazine ran his favorite photo of him (a Jeff Divine image of Archy smashing a close-out section at Off The Wall in Hawaii). Andy saw Archy as the punk rock, “built for speed” stylist who could do it all and always somehow appeared in complete control. “Sometimes people have their own style and then someone else says, ‘Oh, you gotta fix this.’ And that’s kind of taking away from their style,” Archy said. “Look at MR’s (Mark Richards) style, they called him the Wounded Gull. He wouldn’t have been allowed to develop like that today. Or Rabbit’s (Wayne Bartholomew) style. They surfed different. And that’s what I’m trying to say: everybody needs to have their own style. They need to be themselves. If something is awkward, it’s going to stick out, and people might be like, ‘Wow, that’s pretty cool, man.’ That’s one thing I see in surfing these days, everyone is trying to focus on just doing the same kind of thing. They don’t venture out and be themselves. That’s what I’m always trying to do. I let people influence my surfing, but I’ve tried to retain my own style.”
Just the other day, a photo of Archy splayed out in one of his timeless, layback, forehand gaffs was making the rounds on social media. Shot during the last run of swell, it was as relevant a surf image as any on Instagram. “Just going down the line and telegraphing airs, that has to change,” Archy said. “It needs to get back to rail surfing, fast and carvey. That’s surfing. Doing a cutback, like a tight roundhouse cutback, that’s part of surfing. You have to know how to do a roundhouse cutback, how to get barreled, a bottom turn, just having a good bottom turn that sets you up for the lip is so important and so overlooked today. I just think those are the fundamentals. You have to have a good bottom turn if you want to get to the top of the wave. “I want to see power surfing,” answered Archy when asked what he’d like to see more of in the water. “When I was growing up, that’s what I was looking up to—just pure power surfing. Speed and style, I just love that. That’s what I love about surfing. You can do whatever you want to do on the wave, not what someone else wants you to do. That’s why I’m still surfing today.” SC
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ith the school year officially underway in Capistrano Unified, this week we’d like to welcome a new ripper to the lineup. Barreling into his first year at Shorecliffs Middle School, Bryse Celaya just made the move to San Clemente from his previous home up in Huntington Beach. Changing schools (and surf spots) is never easy, so if you see Celaya around, throw a shaka his way or give him a wave. A seasoned surfer and aspiring waterman, last summer he spent a good portion of his time in the Huntington Beach Jr. Guards, where he was named “Top Surfer of the Year.” In August, he pulled on the competitive jersey and came away with a very respectable fifth-place result at the Rip Curl Grom Search in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Celaya’s also fond of chasing surf south of the border. Spending ample time down at the El Morro Surf Ranch at K38 in Northern Baja, the locals have dubbed him and his friends the “El Morro Rats” because of how much time they’ve been spending in the zone. He’s also fired up to help the group Surfers Without Borders to get more friends down in Baja enjoying the surf and participating in local contests. This year, Celaya’s set his sights on successful seasons on the NSSA, WSA and West Coast Board Riders circuits. Welcome to town, Celaya, can’t wait to see you in the water. SC
Bryse Celaya. Photo: Courtesy of the Celaya Family
SURF FORECAST Water Temperature: 68-71 Degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: 5-8’ Fair Thursday: New South swell slowly fills in as small NW windswell continues. Surf is in the knee-waist high+ zone (2-3’+) with some plus sets/peaks for standouts. Combo exposures should see peaky shape, but the mid day high tide will slow many breaks down during that time. Light winds early, trending to light+ onshore flow for the afternoon hours. Outlook: Small to locally fun mix of South swell, S tropical swell and NW windswell for knee-waist high (2-3’) surf through the weekend and into early next week. Standout spots occasionally see larger sets roll through. Be sure to check the full premium forecast on Surfline for more details and the longer range outlook.
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