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Sweet Victory San Clemente boys soccer wins CIF Southern Section S P O R T S / PAG E 1 6

San Clemente boys soccer scored once and survived to win the CIF-SS Division 1 Championship, its third in nine seasons, on Saturday, Feb. 23, at Warren High School in Downey.

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Five things San Clemente should know this week Rep. Mike Levin Holds First OC Town Hall Meeting THE LATEST: While holding his first town hall meeting in Orange County on Saturday, Feb. 23, Congressman Mike Levin, D-CA, discussed some of his goals on Capitol Hill while touching on a host of issues, including healthcare reform, social security protections, reining in the rise of student loan debt, getting homeless veterans off the street and working with Republicans across the aisle.

Saturday’s town hall was the second in a series of monthly engagements Levin plans to hold throughout California’s 49th District, which he represents. Levin hosted the first town hall late last month at Oceanside High School in San Diego County.

Levin started by addressing his concern about the proposed toll roads through San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano, but the majority of his discussion surrounded federal issues.

This past weekend, Levin outlined his support for several pieces of legislation, such as a nationwide minimum wage increase to $15, bans on offshore oil and gas drilling and the much-talked-about “Green New Deal,” the resolution from fellow House Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-NY, that intends to address climate change.

Among his top priorities, Levin is looking to get legislation passed that would move the spent nuclear fuel from the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) to a permanent facility.

Levin recently launched a new SONGS task force, which he said will bring local experts and stakeholders together “to help drive solutions.” The task force, he said, will be co-chaired by Greg Jaczko, the former head of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and Rear Admiral Leendert Hering Sr. “They’ll start meeting soon to determine the best legislative and regulatory path forward to get nuclear waste off our coast quickly and safely, and once and for all,” Levin said.

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Rep. Mike Levin speaks at a town hall meeting on Saturday, Feb. 23, where he addressed. Photo: Eric Heinz

top of a list when it comes to determining a permanent site for the spent fuel.

He noted that a Congressional bill that died in the Senate last year was aimed at allowing for the temporary storage of the spent nuclear fuel, but it failed to include a hierarchy of the various sites throughout the country based on environmental externalities.

Part of the new SONGS task force’s responsibility, Levin said, will be to ensure such language is included in an updated iteration of the proposed bill.

Levin said that one of his goals as a member on the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, an assignment he said he was most proud of, is to have “zero homeless veterans in the 49th District.”

He said he intends to conduct field hearings on the issue of homeless veterans in the district in the future.

Juan Valdez, a veteran and San Juan Capistrano resident, asked Levin if he were aware of the Trump administration’s efforts to privatize Veterans Affairs healthcare.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs last month released its draft of new eligibility rules for veterans who can seek out medical care from the private sector if they live a certain distance from a VA facility. The proposed rules are meant to provide greater access for veterans who have to drive an average of 30 minutes for “primary care, mental health, and non-institutional extended services,” or 60 minutes for specialty care.

Critics of the proposed plan, such as House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mark Takano, D-CA, have argued that it’s an overreach from the administration as it “places VA on a pathway to privatization.”

Responding to Valdez’s question, Levin said the committee will soon be holding

hearings with the VA to ensure that it’s not privatizing healthcare for veterans.

“If they want to provide more choices and options to you, to be able to have the best care…that’s one thing, but we cannot undermine the fundamentals of the VA, which is a unique and incredibly successful organization,” Levin said.

Levin was critical of the President and his insistence that the proposed $5.7 billion border wall is necessary for national security. The freshman Congressman said the emergency declaration would divert about $124 million in water-quality infrastructure and facility improvements for amphibious vehicles from Camp Pendleton.

WHAT’S NEXT: Levin’s next town hall meeting is scheduled for March 23 in the Cardiff-by-the-Sea community in Encinitas. Editor’s note: An extended version of this story is available at sanclementetimes.com. —Shawn Raymundo

Weathervane Returns to Ole Hanson Beach Club THE LATEST: When the San Clemente Beach Club opened on May 27, 1928, just in time for the summer season, it was much more than a swimming pool complex gifted to local residents by town founder Ole Hanson.

It was designed to make a statement.

It was a grand Spanish-style building, perched on a knoll at the entrance to Ole Hanson’s rapidly growing Spanish village founded in 1925.

“It was designed to be a signature building that would greet visitors and prospective buyers,” said Larry Culbertson, president of the San Clemente Historical Society, as he stood outside the 91-yearPage 3

old facility on Feb. 23, 2019.

Towering above the gleaming-new beach club’s red-tile roof, in 1928, was a weathervane depicting a fair maiden diving into the water.

That distinctive feature of the beach club has been missing for decades, lost to posterity even as the city performed repeated renovations of the weather-worn seaside recreation facility.

No one knows how the weathervane met its demise.

But, suddenly, it’s 1928 again. The diving damsel is back.

Dozens of onlookers attended a “San Clemente Day” ceremony Saturday to dedicate a replica weathervane created through a partnership of the Historical Society and the San Clemente Woman’s Club.

Lisa Spinelli, the historical society’s resident graphic designer, crafted a template of the image from historical photographs.

She received applause Saturday. So did Loretta Busam, past president of the woman’s club, who organized a donation that funded much of the project.

Culbertson also saluted machinist Paul Turney, welder Paul Lentz and Rod’s Tree Service, who volunteered to install the weathervane using a crane lent by Randall Boone Sign & Lighting.

Lois Divel, San Clemente’s 90-year-old matriarch, recalled the day she arrived in San Clemente by train in 1938, as her family moved here from Chicago.

“I started swimming here when I was 10 years old,” she said. “When we got off the train, there was somebody on the diving board up there, waving at us.”

Don and Lois Divel would enjoy the pool for decades, raising children who would learn to swim there. In the 1970s, Lois and her son, Fred, would become co-founders of the Historical Society, campaigning for preservation of landmarks including the beach club.

WHAT’S NEXT: Visible from the lawn, the weathervane on the Community Center has significant damage and could be in need of repair or replacement. —Fred Swegles

The Toll Roads will Close Last Customer Service Center in San Clemente on March 1 THE LATEST: The Toll Roads stated in a press release on Wednesday, Feb. 20, that the agency will close its San Clemente customer service center after being in operation for about 20 years. The current center is located at 201 Avenida Del Mar. (Cont. on page 4) sanclementetimes.com

EYE ON SC (Cont. from page 3) The Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA), the manager of The Toll Roads, said the decision was made in order to consolidate its services to reduce the costs of running it. San Clemente’s was the last of The Toll Roads’ service centers staffed outside its Irvine headquarters, according to the agency’s website, and will close March 1.

The customer service center went from 10 employees years ago to four as of today.

TCA officials stated most of the information provided at the center can now be found on its mobile app. Customers will still be able to go to the Irvine headquarters, located at 125 Pacifica in Irvine, for in-person services.

According to the release, the employees at the San Clemente customer service center will be offered positions at the Irvine location.

San Clemente hasn’t been a hospitable location for anything related to The Toll Roads in recent years. In 2017, residents boycotted events that accepted sponsorships from The Toll Roads, and the heated debate regarding the TCA’s proposed toll roads is ongoing. Nothing in the press release indicated the battle with the city was related to the site closure.

WHAT’S NEXT: Customer service is

available by calling 949.727.4800, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The Irvine Service Center is open to the public Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. More information can be found at thetollroads.com.

More details on this story will be provided once they become available. —Eric Heinz

Court Records Identify Suspect in August Crash, Describe Him as ‘Fugitive’ THE LATEST: Through tips from members of the community and court records, San Clemente Times has confirmed the identity of the suspect in the Aug. 12 traffic collision that left four people injured, some needing to be hospitalized. But the documents also state that he is a fugitive.

Calls to Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD) since August were returned by media officials who said the case was still under investigation, and the suspect was charged in November.

The identity of the driver is listed as Deric James Kyle, 33, who is accused of several felonies in the criminal complaint, including driving under the influence and

causing great bodily harm.

On the day of the incident, Kyle was accused of driving his car through the median separating the frontage road from Camino De Los Mares and striking several vehicles and at least four pedestrians.

“He’s still a fugitive, and they’ve been trying to locate him and have not been successful, and since then he has not been located to be arraigned,” said Rebecca Moss, a spokesperson for the Orange County District Attorney’s office.

Records obtained showed Kyle’s home city is Honeydew in Humboldt County, an unincorporated remote mountain community.

WHAT’S NEXT: OCSD is asking the public’s help in locating Kyle. Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to call dispatchers at 714.647.7000 (press 9 and then 1) or OC Crime Stoppers at 1.855.TIP.OCCS (847.6227) and at occrimestoppers.org/submit-a-tip/. —EH

San Clemente’s Homeless Mortality Rate Buoys as County’s Spikes THE LATEST: San Clemente has had 15

homeless people die within the city in the past four years, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department and Coroner in a report published Monday, Feb. 25.

Last year, only one homeless person died within the city limits, compared to the four-year high of seven in 2015.

The county saw its homeless mortality rate increase from 126 deaths in 2014 to 210 deaths in 2018.

The report stated that natural causes were the primary cause of death of homeless people, but 44 of the total county deaths last year were the result of drug overdoses. The report did not provide individual causes of death by city.

Only in 2016, per the data compiled, did San Clemente not have a homeless person die.

WHAT’S NEXT: San Clemente is currently working with Mercy House to conduct homeless outreach. At a City Council meeting Feb. 5, directors with Mercy House said they’ve had some difficulty getting people off the streets because of their ties to local support systems, such as family or friends, and because about half reject any services.

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Surfrider Meeting to Cover Community Choice Energy The Surfrider Foundation’s South OC Chapter meeting will feature community choice energy programs with updates from California cities and residents who have launched successful local consumer choice programs. Community choice energy is the process in which cities can choose the energy sources they purchase and can be transferred along existing infrastructure. The meeting will take place from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, March 7, at the Dana Hills Tennis Center, 24911 Calle de Tenis. Light food and beverages will be provided.

RSVP to derkeneff@southoc.surfrider. org, as there is limited space available.

Local Dog Makes Finals on Rescue Dog Show Hallmark Channel’s American Rescue Dog Show aired last weekend, and the dog Munster, owned by San Clemente’s Kelly Hammons, was a semifinalist in the “Best Snoring” category.

“Kelly saw what a sweet boy Munster was and immediately volunteered to foster him,” according to the bio provided on the show’s website. Munster was adopted from The Little Red Dog rescue shelter in Laguna Hills. The two-part series was filmed and presented on TV similarly to the Westminster Dog Show, but for rescue dogs.

Chamber Hosts Annual Awards The San Clemente Chamber of Commerce hosted its Annual Meeting of Members and Awards Ceremony on Feb. 22 at Bella Collina San Clemente.

Assemblyman Bill Brough swore in Susan Jennrich, general manager of the Outlets at San Clemente, as the 2019 Chairman of the Board.

Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching was awarded “Business of the Year.” The business, according to a Chamber press release, was established in 1971

by Don Hansen at the San Clemente Pier.

The business is now located at the Dana Point Harbor and run by his son and daughter, Michael Hansen and Donna Kalez, and now includes OCean Adventures, Inc. The Gudauskas family, founders of the Positive Vibe Warriors Foundation (PVW), was named the singular “Citizen of the Year” for the family’s work around the

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Munster, a rescue dog from San Clemente, was a semifinalist in the Hallmark Channel’s ‘American Rescue Dog Show’ in the ‘Best Snoring’ category. The two-part series aired on Feb. 23 and 24. Photo: Courtesy of Kelly Hammons

world and locally, providing surfboards to underprivileged youth and communities.

Erin Blake of H.H. Cotton’s was named the “Volunteer of the Year,” as the Chamber cited her commitment to nearly all the events it hosts each year.

The “Outstanding Lifetime Achievement Award” was given to Larry and Karlena Rannals, 33-year residents of San Clemente. Larry served in the U.S. Marines for 26 years before coming to Camp Pendleton to serve as the community plans and liaison community officer for another 22 years, and the couple has supported a variety of charities in and around the city.

Daniella McCormick was named “Ambassador of the Year,” and the Chamber stated she was “the epitome of an outstanding Ambassador Council volunteer.

The new Chamber of Commerce board includes the Executive Committee: chairman of the board Susan Jennrich of the Outlets at San Clemente; vice chairman Burton Brown of Atomi Financial Group; chief financial officer Chuck Narey of Hayden, Narey & Persich, C.P.A.; immediate past chairman Steve Ynzunza of Coast Property Handyman Services; first vice chairman Ricky Rodriguez of Rod’s Tree Service; and second vice chairman Nick Buchanan of Cape Point Development, LLC. Directors are Jeff Bott of the Transportation Corridor Agencies, Mike Burke of Burke Consulting, Pat Huber of Rainbow Sandals, Nancy Hunt of Keller Williams Realty, Don Kindred of Kindred Associates, Lance Larson of Larson Corporation, Mike Lomonaco of Lomonaco Coast Plumbing, Antoine Price of Café Mimosa, retired Marine Larry Rannals, Tony

Elementary schools in Capistrano Unified School District (CUSD) will no longer offer plastic straws to students beginning next school year.

The decision to remove straws from the cafeterias at all 36 CUSD elementary schools comes as the district moves away from plastics and instead toward compostable utensils and napkins, according to Kristin Hilleman, director of Food and Nutrition Services.

Currently, the elementary schools provide students with fork and napkin packages that include plastic straws. Those packages are being phased out to make way for the new compostable packages without straws.

High schools and middle schools across the district haven’t had straws for several years, because there hasn’t been a need for such an item, Hilleman said. The schools don’t have fountain drink options, and students typically drink from bottles and cans.

CUSD also found that the straws were creating more waste.

“There’s too much waste, and we don’t need waste. The kids weren’t using the straws, so why purchase something that’s not going to be used anyway?” Hilleman said.

CUSD will be following in the footsteps of Newport-Mesa Unified School District and Saddleback Unified School District, which nixed plastic straws at the start of the current school year.

Chloe Mei Espinosa, a seventh-grader from Corona Del Mar Middle School, was instrumental in getting Newport-Mesa and Saddleback to “skip the plastic straw”—a reference to her campaign to reduce the use of single-use plastic straws.

Many students weren’t aware that the plastic straws had been removed from the Newport-Mesa and Saddleback schools.

To build awareness of the removal, the districts agreed to let Espinosa hang up posters explaining the environmental need to move toward biodegradable paper straws Back in August of last year, and again in early February, Espinosa approached CUSD asking the district to join the campaign. According to Hilleman, the district had already been considering eliminating plastic straws for some time.

To learn more about Espinosa’s efforts, visit skiptheplasticstraw.com.

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Community Meetings SATURDAY, MARCH 2

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP 10-11 a.m. Cancer Support Group reaches out to those who need spiritual and emotional support during their cancer journey. Heritage Christian Fellowship, 190 Avenida La Pata, San Clemente. 949.637.8161. heritagesc.org.

TEEN AA 6 p.m. Open to people 13-18 years old.

Teenagers will be able to share stories and experiences along with adult moderators. 1040 Calle Negocio.

TUESDAY, MARCH 5

WOMAN’S CLUB MEETING 10:30 a.m. The club’s next meeting is at Talega Swim and Athletic Club, 100 Calle Altea. sanclementewomansclub.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. bilysc.org.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6 p.m. The San Clemente City Council will host its regularly scheduled meeting. 100 Avenida Presidio, San Clemente. 949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6

AAUW HAPPY HOUR 4-6 p.m. The San ClementeCapistrano Bay Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will meet for happy hour. Prospective members are welcome. Hennessey’s Tavern, 34111 La Plaza, Dana Point. Send an email to aauw.sccb@cox.net to RSVP. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 7 p.m. The San Clemente Planning Commission will hold its regularly scheduled meeting. 100 Avenida Presidio. 949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.

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GUEST OPINION: Bartlett Bulletin by Chairwoman Lisa Bartlett, 5th District

Saving and Caring for OC’s Animals

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fter a long day at work, juggling meetings with constituents, policy briefings with staff, traveling throughout South County for events, and so much more, there really is not much that compares to coming home to the joyful company of a pet. Pets have such a positive, loving, and lasting influence on our lives, such as improving health and protecting our families. As a rescue pet owner myself, I have always advocated for rescuing and adopting animals, which is why I am so excited to share some of the many successes of our new and improved Orange County Animal Care center in Tustin.

OC Animal Care’s new facility that opened last March recently announced its year-in-review statistics, with impressive gains in save rates and adoptions. We now have the highest dog and cat save rate ever for our OC Animal Care. In 2018, the save rate rose 9.7 percent from 2017

to 81.77 percent overall. In total, 1,486 dogs and cats were transferred to other shelters or care, 2,369 were reunited with their owners, and 5,621 were adopted. The center is currently serving 14 cities across the county, and the job spans greater than providing care at the facility. Unfortunately, there are times when our animals are not being cared for correctly, sparking concern in the communities they live in for the safety of these pets. OC Animal Care is dedicated to investigating cruelty cases and taking action where need be to relocate those in danger to safe, happy environments at the shelter or even in foster care.

All of this success is attributed to new leadership and additional resources THE BARTLETT that have been made BULLETIN available because of the

By Lisa Bartlett support from the Board of Supervisors and the new shelter’s advancements. For example, OC Animal Care was awarded $115,000 in grants focused on efforts to save underage kittens. With the announcement of the many successes in 2018, I am sure there will be many more opportunities for growth and support.

As I have done the past three years, I will once again be hosting the South County Pet Expo on March 9. This is always one of my favorite days of the year, as pet lovers from all over the county participate in exciting presentations on safe and healthy

products for our “fur-ever” friends. Joining us again this year will be author W. Bruce Cameron for a book-signing of his recent novel-turned-major motion picture, A Dog’s Way Home. Guests will also get the great opportunity to meet the star of the movie, Bella. The expo is projected to have more than 100 vendors, and attendance in the past has been as high as 6,000, so there will be something exciting around every corner. This year’s Pet Expo will be held at the Lake Forest Sports Park and Recreation Center at 28000 Rancho Parkway, Lake Forest, and is free to all attendees.

Overflow parking will be at Saddleback Church on Portola Parkway, and a free shuttle from the overflow parking will be available to bring attendees to and from the expo.

The Pet Expo is going to be a great event for the entire family, and I look forward to seeing you there! If you have any questions about the event, please contact Kevin Fernandez at kfernandez@ lakeforestca.gov. If you are interested in becoming one of our vendors, please contact April Josephson at sponsor@ adoptocpets.org.

Lisa Bartlett is the chairwoman of the Orange County Board of Supervisors, serving as the representative of the 5th District since 2014. 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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GUEST OPINION: Wavelengths by Jim Kempton

Teaching Your Children Well Under a Cloud of Ignorance

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en. John McCain was one of my favorite contemporary politicians. I didn’t always agree with him. (I don’t think I’ve ever agreed with every decision any politician has made). But I respected him like almost no other senator in my lifetime. Principled, courageous, kind but unyielding, McCain led by example and sacrifice.

When I was still a student wondering if I would be sent to combat in the jungles of Southeast Asia, McCain did what I consider to be the ultimate heroic deed.

Shot down on his 27th mission, he was offered to be released from his captors

but declined and endured years of torture in a Hanoi prison. He demanded his whole crew could also be freed as well, and when his demand was refused, he spent two more years in prison—beside his crew.

How does one who served in the military feel when a President ridicules this selfless former war hero? This was a man whose arms were broken so badly while serving his country that he couldn’t raise them above his shoulders.

President Donald Trump allegedly faked bone spurs. McCain put his crew first, truly bled for his beliefs, and later

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rejected the idea of America’s use of torture on terrorists, saying “the use of torture compromises that which most distinguishes us from our enemies—our belief that all people, even captured enemies, possess basic human rights.”

That is the guy I want to lead my country. I regarded him as a role model to my children.

You see, for me, it isn’t about the policies or position this President takes. It’s about the complete lack of moral fiber and essential character that I thought our nation was based on—and the WAVELENGTHS

By Jim Kempton values that we use to teach our children how to live good lives.

How do teachers tell children they can’t bully other children when the President openly mocks a reporter with disabilities in front of thousands of sup-

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SOAPBOX porters? What do you tell your children about honesty when the leader of the nation seemingly lies daily about various subjects? How do we tell our kids about the importance of our First Amendment, when the leader of the free world calls all media he doesn’t like “the enemy of the people”?

How do we respect the rule of law when Trump tweets officially that the FBI Special Counsel members who are investigating the known Russian interference and possible conspiracy of the Trump Administration “should be put in jail”? What do you tell your daughters when the president brags that he can grab women by the (using words that even today cannot be printed in any respectable publication) and that “when you are a star, you can do anything” to women?

Trump may have committed tax fraud, conspired with the Russians, cheated thousands of contractors out of payments, ruined thousands of

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investors in multiple real estate scams, burned hundreds of creditors in dozens of bankruptcies and defrauded citizens out of millions of tax payments. He may have run his business like a Mafia don, assaulted unknown numbers of women, mocked the members of a of a Gold Star family whose relative died for his country. He may have called marchers who were chanting, “Jews will not replace us,” carrying Nazi flags and wearing KKK hoods “very fine people.”

But, really, none of that matters at this point. He lost me at John McCain.

Jim Kempton is an unrepentant lover of his country who believes one of the greatest contribution we can provide a free and just society is to speak out when its values are being degraded. SC

CHAMBER NEEDS TO BREAK TIES WITH TCA LAURIE GOOCH, San Clemente

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With the Transportation Corridor Agencies’ (TCA) ineffective and ill-considered proposals to bring The Toll Roads through our town, it is unprincipled for the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce to have a TCA representative on its board and to desire to use TCA’s funds (earmarked to pay down the agencies’ mammoth debt) to support events in our town regardless of how noble the cause or iconic the event may be. The Chamber asks each of us to “Shop Downtown San Clemente” and to support our local businesses. I ask The Chamber to “Save San Clemente” and to help us defeat The Toll Roads.

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GUEST OPINION: Historical Happenings by Tom Marshall

Beach Club Weathervane Finally Blowing in the Wind

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illary Clinton was right: It takes a village. After years, even decades, of effort by many people, a unique weathervane once again graces the top of the Ole Hanson Beach Club. The original 1930sera instrument is believed to have blown down during a storm long ago. For reasons unknown today, it was never replaced.

At least five years ago, the San Clemente Historical Society began efforts to recreate the iconic weathervane. The restoration was complicated by the fact that only one known photograph of the original exists, which shows the details of its design. None of the original specifications has survived, so it took numerous attempts just to determine the correct size and shape of the diving figure depicted in the direction finder.

“Basically, we had to measure the size of the windows on the Beach Club, then scale them to the relevant size of the windows in the photograph and compare that with the size of the weathervane in the photo,” said Larry Culbertson, Historical Society president.

Local artist Lisa Spinelli designed a cardboard mock-up based on those estimates. She also volunteered to coordinate the entire project. After City Manager

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James Makshanoff and Assistant City Manager Erik Sund approved the project, a test mounting of the mock-up was held.

Randall Boone Sign, Lighting & Crane and Rod’s Tree Service donated two large cranes and staff to mount the mock-up on the roof. Once viewed and compared to the photograph, it was determined that it was considerably smaller than the original weathervane. So the whole process had to be repeated.

Once the size was finalized, Spinelli redrew the pattern to be used for manufacturing of the final HISTORICAL metal objects by Paul and HAPPENINGS

By Tom Marshall David Turney. Several parts had to be made to exact specifications so the weathervane could easily turn with the wind while firmly mounted to the roof. Master Welder Paul Lentz then welded everything together.

At this point, the cost of manufacturing became an issue until the San Clemente Woman’s Club stepped forward with President Loretta Busam’s generous offer to fund the costs of materials and labor.

Once again the cranes were brought

From left, Marilyn Wigglesworth, Mary Ann Comes, Lisa Spinelli, Paul Turney, Mike Fitzsimmons, Larry Culbertson, Laura Ginn and Loretta Busam celebrate a replica weather vane that was about to be hoisted atop San Clemente’s Ole Hanson Beach Club on Feb. 20. Photo: Fred Swegles

in, and on a cold Wednesday, Feb. 20, the weathervane was successfully mounted in place. This was not an easy task, as it weighed several pounds and had to be locked into place from the crane’s basket.

Standing on the sloping, tiled roof would have been dangerous to the men and possibly damage the roof.

Finally, the weathervane swung into the wind at 2:30 p.m. That evening, it passed

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its first stress test when strong wind gusts blew through the area.

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Thursday | 28 MEDICINAL CANNABIS FOR SENIORS 1 p.m. Join Aging Well Senior Services and MemorialCare Medical Group as they discuss the use of medical cannabis for seniors. The theme of the lecture is “Promoting Health without Creating Potheads.”

The event is free. Register at the front desk with the receptionist. Dorothy Visser Senior Center, 117 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente. 949.498.3322. san-clemente.org.

LIVE MUSIC AT BARNOA 7-9 p.m. Live Music every Thursday. Join a rotating cast of Orange County’s most talented musicians as they play acoustic covers and original music. Enjoy a great wine selection, craft beers, appetizers and full dinner menu. Ages 21 and over. Barnoa Wine Company, 831 Via Suerte, San Clemente. 949.388.4378. barnoawinebar.com.

Friday | 01 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. Check their website for the latest performances scheduled. ivalees.com.

Saturday | 02 SOUTH OC CARS AND COFFEE 9-11 a.m. The car show attracts hundreds of car enthusiasts each week. No registration is required and spectators are welcome. Outlets at San Clemente, 101 W. Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente. southoccarsandcoffee.com.

GIRLS IN STEAM SYMPOSIUM 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. If you are a bona fide STEAM girl, or you just want to check it out and learn more about science, technology, engineering, arts and math, come out for this action-packed, fun-filled day of handsSan Clemente Times February 28-March 6, 2019

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SATURDAY, MARCH 2: FESTIVAL OF WHALES PARADE 10 a.m. The start of the Festival of Whales kicks off with the annual parade for the two-weekend celebration of the California Gray Whale migration. The parade embraces the Festival’s theme of “Magical Migration,” with parade floats and entries decorated in an ocean/ whale-themed costumes. Giant helium parade balloons of a Blue Whale, Orca and many other sea life creatures fill the air during the parade. The route runs along Pacific Coast Highway beginning at Selva Road and ending at Golden Lantern in Dana Point, approximately 1 mile. 949.248.3533. festivalofwhales.com.

on activities and connecting with inspiring STEAM women. Girls in grades 4-8 will need to be accompanied by an adult. Girls in grades 9-12 may attend independently.

The cost is $10. St. Margaret’s Episcopal School, 31641 La Novia, San Juan Capistrano. 949.661.0108. smes.org/page.

Sunday | 03 FARMERS MARKET 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Shop for a wide selection of fruits, vegetables, plants and artisanal goods from organic growers along Avenida Del Mar. 949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.

VILLAGE ART FAIRE 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The Downtown Business Association hosts the Village Art Faire the first Sunday of every month along Avenida Del Mar. Vendors offer an array of exceptional work handcrafted by artisans.

949.395.7008. villagesanclemente.org.

D. YODER FAMILY SUNDAYS 10 a.m.-2 p.m. D. Yoder Family Sundays are held on the first Sunday of each month for activities and a program thematically based

on Casa Romantica’s Casa Captivating programs for all ages. D. Yoder Family Sundays are made possible by the generosity of Ms. June Yoder. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente. 949.498.2139. casaromantica.org.

welcome to join the Table Tennis Club at the Shorecliffs Terrace Mobile Home Park. Any skill level is welcome and entry is free. 3000 Calle Nuevo, San Clemente.

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BEND & BREW 6-7 p.m. This is a one-hour yoga class, followed by a pint of beer. It’s a great way to get to know your local fellow yogis and beer drinkers. $10 entry. Left Coast Brewing Co., 1245 Puerta Del Sol, San Clemente. 949.276.2699. leftcoastbrewing.com.

FREE GUITAR LESSONS 5-6 p.m. Free beginner-level acoustic guitar lessons for middle-school to college-age youth every Monday. Guitars provided or students can bring their own. 1040 Calle Negocio, San Clemente. 949.388.0114. coamusicarts@gmail. com. communityoutreachalliance.com.

BINGO AT GOODY’S 7 p.m. Every Monday, Goody’s hosts a bingo night for a charity of the month. Cards are $1 per sleeve, and raffle prizes are offered. Goody’s Tavern. 206 S. El Camino Real. 949.492.3400. goodystavern.com.

Tuesday | 05 TABLE TENNIS FOR SENIORS 10 a.m.-1 p.m. All seniors 55 and older are

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Wednesday | 06 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.

OPEN MIC NIGHT AT KNUCKLEHEADS 9 p.m.-1 a.m. All levels of musicians are invited to perform at this weekly open (Cont. on page 10) sanclementetimes.com

GETTING OUT (Cont. from page 8) mic. Bring your instruments, or voice, and show off your talent. 1717 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente.

949.492.2410. knuckleheadsmusic.com BEACH BARBELL CLUB 7-9 p.m. San Clemente Beach Barbell Club is a monthly club that meets at San Clemente Gym every first Wednesday of the month. Group instruction varies in skill level and experience and includes people who are just learning to lift, may be training in preparation for competitions and those veteran lifters. 123 S. El Camino Real. 949.361.1007. sanclementegym.com.

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THURSDAY | 07 SALUTE TO RUTH DENAULT 6 p.m. The San Clemente Historical Society will host a “Salute to Ruth DeNault” at its next public meeting.

DeNault is a longtime business and philanthropic leader in San Clemente.

She was also a driving force in the saving of Casa Romantica as a community showplace. The event is free.

San Clemente Community Center, 100 N. Calle Seville. 949.492.9684. sanclementehistoricalsociety.org.

At the Movies: ‘Everybody Knows’ Has Quality Talent

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BY MEGAN BIANCO, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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elebrity couple Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem, the A-list stars in Asghar Farhadi’s Everybody Knows, have become Spain’s answer to “Brangelina.” Like Brad and Angelina, Penelope and Javier are good-looking and glamorous, but, more to the point, they are the biggest names in their home country with the good movie projects to back up the hype. They are also very much still together, unlike “Brangelina.”

Everybody Knows shows that Cruz and Bardem haven’t lost any of their talented chops. In the small town of Torrelaguna, north of Madrid, Spain, Laura (Cruz) and her two children visit her hometown for her sister Ana’s (Inma Cuesta) wedding. Also in attendance for the marital event are Laura’s and Ana’s childhood friend, Paco (Bardem), who was also Laura’s first love. Throughout

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the day, we see Laura’s teenage daughter, Irene (Carla Campra), act rebellious to the point where she disappears at the end of the wedding. The next day, the family gets anonymous texts that Irene has been kidnapped and is being held for a ransom.

Everybody Knows has a lot of quality talent behind the filmmaking: writer-director Farhadi of A Separation (2011) marks his second European production after The Past (2013). Cruz and Bardem are always a treat together and are no different here—especially Cruz in her scenes alone. But the actual script is a little basic and unoriginal, with the usual twists and turns the characters have to go through to get the kidnapped child back. If you’re a fan of Cruz and Bardem, check it out; but if you’re a fan of Farhadi, you might be a bit underwhelmed. SC

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CoastLines by Fred Swegles

The Man Who Harnessed the Wind

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ave you ever set out on horseback in search of windmills in the tradition of Don Quixote, the fictitious Spanish nobleman who stood up for chivalry in Miguel de Cervantes’ 1605 literary classic?

I set out recently, on my bicycle, exploring the streets of old town San Clemente in search of historic buildings that have a windmill of sorts—a weathervane—on the roof.

I would spot an Ole Hanson-era building here, another there, wondering what it was like to live here when these whitestucco homes with red-tile roofs, widely scattered, were the only houses in town.

What inspired my search was the Historical Society’s new replica weathervane atop the Ole Hanson Beach Club, landmark home of the municipal pool that Ole built for his town.

An original weathervane there was lost decades ago. Thanks to surviving photographs and the Historical Society’s initiative, the metallic depiction of a fair maiden diving into the water will live again.

I decided to see what other weathervanes I COASTLINES

By Fred Swegles could find. I pedaled first to the Community Center, where my favorite San Clemente weathervane is an image of delusional Don Quixote, with his humble confidant, Sancho Panza, riding a donkey behind him, poised to attack an imaginary enemy, a windmill.

I wonder if Ole, who in 1925 realized a dream of creating a Spanish village by the sea in California, ever visited the Spanish village of San Clemente located in La Mancha, the region immortalized by Cervantes.

Our namesake town in La Mancha has an assortment of weathervanes. One, atop the church, is a knight gallantly advancing, spear forward, on horseback.

The image isn’t Quixote-specific, like our weathervane. The medieval town proudly displays its Cervantes heritage at the entrance to “San Clemente, a Place in La Mancha,” with Don Quixote and Sancho, pictured on signs, welcoming visitors.

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Clockwise from top left. This weathervane of a witch on a broomstick is on a cottage across from the Casino San Clemente. This writer’s favorite San Clemente weathervane shows Don Quixote and Sancho Panza attacking a windmill atop the San Clemente Community Center. Looks as if it could use some TLC. The medieval village of San Clemente in Spain’s ‘La Mancha’ region has a variety of weathervanes. The one atop the church in the Plaza Mayor displays a knight in shining armor. Could this have inspired Ole Hanson? Casa Romantica’s nicely preserved weathervane is a ship that appears to have a dragon body. The former municipal building in the central plaza of San Clemente in Cuenca Province, Spain, is now an art museum, with an artful weathervane on top. This weatherwatching pooch strides atop a cottage along Cazador Lane. Photos: Fred Swegles

In our own San Clemente, Ole Hanson’s Don Quixote weathervane survived a 1971 fire that destroyed most of the social clubhouse he had built in 1927 for his village. Sadly, the weathervane today, atop a rebuilt Community Center, looks to be seriously corroded.

Happily, the Historical Society’s president, Larry Culbertson, says restoring the vane could be the society’s next project.

My bike ride then led me to Casa Romantica, the home Ole Hanson built in 1927 for his family on Avenida Granada.

Its well-preserved weathervane depicts a dragon-headed ship.

I pedaled over to a wonderful Hansonera home along Buena Vista, where I remembered photographing, long ago, a festive musical weathervane. The N, E, S, W markers survive today but, sadly, not the artistry on top.

Across the street from the Ole Hanson Beach Club, the landmark Casino San Clemente has a pedestal atop its dome. Was there ever a weathervane?

Next door, San Clemente’s shuttered 1938 movie theater has a pedestal on top. I found a photo of a weathervane that once was there.

Across the street, atop a vintage Ole cottage, is a witch on a broomstick. Wicked!

Across an alley from that, along El Camino Real, is an artful whale. I photographed it, only to discover the building isn’t on San Clemente’s historic list.

Over several days, I rode street to street, delighting each time I’d spot an “Ole.” Most homes are easy to pick out, but some modern faux Ole Hansons look so authentic, it’s hard to tell they are not. One is Larry Culbertson’s house on Avenida Rosa. It has a fun-looking dragon weathervane. The building looks exquisite, in the Ole tradition. But not an old-school Ole. From block to block, I found myself thinking,“Yes, No, Maybe.” It was fun.

Some Ole Hansons are obvious. Others were modified or added onto, over decades—a few of them not so nicely. Many

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have been authentically restored, with love. I wonder how many were torn down before Oles gained stature as treasures and the city acted to protect them.

Only a few Oles today have weathervanes. I found a few with pedestals on top.

Thumbing through some pictures of early San Clemente, I looked for buildings with weathervanes now missing. The cinema is one. Another is San Clemente’s first building, Ole Hanson’s 1926 real estate office. Today it’s a Baskin-Robbins store.

Culbertson found a picture of the vane in all of its glory, a Spanish galleon at sea under full sail. This would have been San Clemente’s first weathervane and with it, Ole made a statement.

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GUEST OPINION: On Life and Love after 50 by Tom Blake

A Senior Seeks Dating Advice at Dana Point Deli

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hen I owned Tutor and Spunky’s Deli for 25 years on Pacific Coast Highway in Dana Point, it became a gathering place for older singles.

One reason that happened was the deli sponsored a meet-and-greet for singles age 50-plus one night each month.

I know of at least 20 couples who met at those events, and it pleases me to know many of them remain together years later.

I sold the deli four years ago to Jim and Shelley Mouzakis, who have continued operating it as a popular locals’ place to eat.

Tutor and Spunky’s has won the “People’s Choice Golden Lantern Award” for “Best Sandwich” in the Dana Point Times’ Best of Dana Point Magazine 10 years in a row, including 2019.

I believe one of the key reasons for winning the Golden Lantern Award is that employees Teresa (30 years), Debbie (20 years) and Sandy (17 years) are still working there. They were among my favorite and most loyal employees.

Last week, I received a text from Debbie. She wrote: “A man by the name of Ray asked about the age 50-plus singles group that you and Greta hosted here at the deli before you retired. He asked if any of the singles from that group still come here.”

I texted Debbie, “Thanks, Deb, you have

always been so thoughtful and considerate of customers, always helping them. How old do you think Ray is?”

Always being the diplomat, Debbie responded, “He is older—guessing late 70s, maybe 80. He seemed very eager to find a new lady friend. He took his girlfriend of 13 years to a community center Valentine’s Day party, but something happened; she is no longer his girlfriend.”

Thinking that Ray must be very sad or might not be able to cope with being alone—after all, it was just five days since the alleged breakup—I phoned him and left a message.

I was prepared to tell Ray to take a deep breath, think about what happened and not be so eager to rush out and replace his girlfriend; also, there is no place of which I’m aware in south Orange County where older men go to hang out to meet older women close to their age. Places like that don’t exist.

Ray called me back ON LIFE AND on Feb. 22, leaving this LOVE AFTER 50 message:

By Tom Blake “The reason I called you: I was a single. My woman-friend and I broke up after Valentine’s Day. I was looking for a place where older singles hang out and knew you could help me.

“But, she and I are attached again.

That’s just how it is with women: one day it’s one way; the next day, it’s another. We are happy now, but if it happens again, I will call you. Thank you.”

Some older men can’t handle being alone, not even for a few days. They rush into a new romance, and after a while realize they weren’t prepared mentally for a new relationship. The result: they often end up breaking the new woman’s heart.

Not good.

I didn’t find out what transpired in Ray’s case—why they broke up or why they got

Photo: Courtesy of Andrew Kliss

FROM THE ARCHIVES Homes were photographed along the coast of San Clemente, circa 1930s or 1940s. Andrew Kliss forwarded these photos from boxes he found behind his father’s shop years ago in San Clemente.

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back together; he didn’t say.

I notified Debbie that Ray was already back with his girlfriend.

Debbie’s reply: “How funny. Oh, well, we gave him the best customer service we could provide. I wish him success.”

Perhaps, in 2020, the Dana Point Times, San Clemente Times, and The Capistrano Dispatch “Best Of” magazines will add a new awards category: Best restaurant to dispense senior dating advice.

Tom Blake is a Dana Point resident and

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a former Dana Point businessman who has authored several books on middle-aged dating. See his websites findingloveafter50. com, vicsta.com and travelafter55.com.

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See the solution in next week’s issue.

Taffy. Photo: Courtesy of the San Clemente/Dana Point Animal Shelter

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his little cutie is Taffy, a 1-year-old Jack Russell Terrier mix who just loves to snuggle. Though sometimes a tad shy when meeting new people, Taffy warms up quickly and just loves playing with other small dogs. Taffy is an avid believer that when it comes to belly rubs and scratches behind the ears—the more, the better. Give her a chance and she’s sure to win you over.

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Sweet Victory San Clemente avenges last season’s semifinal loss with third CIF-SS championship

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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ast season, San Clemente got tantalizingly close to another shot at a CIF-SS title, but Cathedral of Los Angeles shut the door in an eight-round shootout in the Division 1 semifinals.

A year later, the Tritons got their championship chance against those same Phantoms, and it was San Clemente that emerged victorious.

San Clemente exerted offensive pressure for nearly the entirety of the 80 minutes, and Daniel Tuscano scored the game’s lone goal in the 38th minute to push the Tritons over Cathedral, 1-0, and earn the CIF-SS Division 1 Championship on Saturday, Feb. 23 at Warren High

School in Downey.

“It just kind of felt like revenge,” San Clemente senior Blake Bowen said. “It was just a perfect ending. I wouldn’t have wanted it any other way. It was the No. 1 thing on our mind all week (beating Cathedral). Got that ring.”

San Clemente won its first CIF-SS title since 2013 and played in its first final since 2014. The Tritons, ranked No. 5 nationally by USA Today, were in their fourth Division 1 title game in the past nine seasons. They also won a title in 2011.

“At the beginning of the season, we already had goals,” Tuscano said. “We were talking about CIF championships from the very beginning, and now we’re here.”

San Clemente, which took the South Coast League title for a second straight season with an undefeated run, won its 14th consecutive game in the CIF-SS Final to extend its unbeaten streak to 18 games. The Tritons’ last loss was to Cathedral (21-3-2), ranked No. 9 nationally by USA Today, at San Clemente High School in December.

“I think they’re all around great guys,”

San Clemente coach Mike Pronier said of his group. “They’re great students. They have an incredible work rate. One of the fittest and fastest teams I’ve had, and that wears on people.

“The fun comes now. It’s not always fun working this hard, but the fun part comes now. I’m very excited for them.”

San Clemente also advanced to the CIF SoCal Regional Playoffs as the No. 1 seed in Division I. The Tritons (24-2-4) opened with a win, 2-1, against St. Augustine of San Diego on Tuesday, Feb. 26, to stretch their winning streak to 15 games. San Clemente hosts Birmingham of Van Nuys in the semifinal on Thursday, Feb. 28.

Birmingham beat Mater Dei, 5-2.

Some teams downplay the regionals, but the Tritons are motivated. Pronier said his team is “hungry” after losing to Loyola at home in double overtime in the regional final last season.

San Clemente looked ready to go from the start in the CIF-SS Final.

The Tritons pushed upfield continuously to earn free kicks and sent plenty of balls into the box and around the net.

Wave after wave, San Clemente looked for the opening tally, and it finally got it in the

38th minute, set up by a long throw-in.

“I was sitting on top of the box, and I saw the throw,” Tuscano said. “Koosha (Jadbabaei) was right there, and I wouldn’t have been able to do it without Koosha. Koosha just flicked the ball, and it just came right to me. I just kind of bring it with my chest and hit it right in.”

Tuscano’s goal was the only score the Tritons needed.

“We knew we were good if we were 0-0 at halftime,” Bowen said. “Being one up at halftime, it was even better. We knew we had that game in the bag once we scored.”

In the second half, goalkeeper Curtis Harvey stepped up for a couple key saves to turn away an initial Cathedral push.

Harvey charged out on a 50-50 ball to force the shot and stuck out a leg to deny the chance.

Harvey and the Tritons were also helped by the woodwork as Cathedral hit the crossbar twice and a post once in the match.

Cathedral made one last concerted effort in the game’s final eight minutes, but the Tritons turned the Phantoms away at every opportunity to clinch the title. SC

San Clemente boys soccer defeated Cathedral of Los Angeles, 1-0, in the CIF-SS Division 1 Championship on Saturday, Feb. 23. It was San Clemente’s first CIF-SS title since 2013. Photos: Zach Cavanagh San Clemente Times February 28-March 6, 2019

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Scoreboard COMPILED BY ZACH CAVANAGH, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

Our City Scoreboard keeps you updated on all of the local San Clemente youth and community team accomplishments and special individual performances of the week.

Email zcavanagh@picketfencemedia.com for submission.

Olympica Gymnastics Earns Podiums in San Diego

Olympica Gymnastics teams won numerous medals at the SCEGA California Classic on Feb. 22-24 at the San Diego Convention Center.

In the Level 8 Senior B division, San Clemente’s Dylan Tanner earned silver in the floor exercise with a score of 9.425.

In the Level 8 Junior B division, Kaitlyn Driessen of Rancho Mission Viejo excelled in multiple disciplines. Driessen earned silver on vault at 9.300 and silver on the bars at 9.525. Driessen also tied for bronze in the floor exercise at 9.375. In the Level 8 Junior A division, Holly Carter of Aliso Viejo earned silver in the floor exercise (9.350) and bronze in the all-around (36.475).

Dana Point’s Misha Parsons earned silver on the beam at 9.300 in Level 7.

The Level 6 team won their competition with several standouts. Kylie Phillips of Laguna Niguel won gold in the all-around of the Junior B division with a score of 37.150. Phillips earned gold in floor exercise (9.550), silver on the beam (9.600) and vault (8.900) and bronze on bars at

9.100. Audrey Jackson of Laguna Niguel won gold on the beam (9.700), silver in floor exercise (9.425) and silver in the all-around (36.875). In the Junior C division, Addison Malue of Mission Viejo took second on vault (8.750), third on the beam (9.350) and third in the all-around (36.050).

Bela Block of Aliso Viejo took second on the bars in Junior C (9.125).

Olympica Gymnastics next hosts its own event, the Pacific Classic, from Friday, March 1 through Sunday, March 3 at Soka University in Aliso Viejo. More than 750 gymnasts will compete in the event.

San Clemente Little League Opening Day on Saturday

The San Clemente Little League opens its 65th season on Saturday, March 2 at San Gorgonio Park.

The celebration begins at 9 a.m., with the parade of teams beginning at 10 a.m. Challenger games will get underway at 11:30 a.m.

There will be food trucks as well as fire and police department trucks on hand.

Festivities will also include Fun on the Run, a DJ and a photographer.

Henrique Pereira Wins Division Jiu-Jitsu Title

Henrique Eduardo Rocha Pereira, 13 years old, took first place in his division at the PanKids IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship on Sunday, Feb. 17 at the Walter Pyramid in Long Beach.

Pereira, who trains at Guillobel Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in San Clemente, won the featherweight title in the 2005-born teen male yellow belt division. SC

Rancho Mission Viejo’s Kaitlyn Driessen scored a 9.525 on bars to take home the silver medal for Olympica Gymnastics in the Level 8 Junior B division of the California Classic in San Diego. Photo: Henry Quan

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Surf Photographers Wanted ‘Follow the Light’ grant shines on next generation of surf photographers

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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t’s a tough slog these days for aspiring surf photographers. For decades, surf magazines provided photogs with an outlet for their work to be seen. There were a handful of photogs who made a career out of traveling the world and shooting the most iconic surfers and lineups.

But as print mags have slowly gone the way of the dodo, there’s less opportunity than ever for ambitious would-be photographers to ply their trade.

To help give emerging talent a nudge forward, the Surfing Heritage and Culture Center (SHACC) has announced the return of the Follow the Light (FTL) grant program in the name of the late Larry “Flame” Moore.

In 2005, Flame, a legendary surf photographer who made a name for himself capturing the burgeoning talent at Salt Creek in the ’80s and ’90s, succumbed to a battle with cancer. A 30-year photo editor for SURFING Magazine, Flame helped launch the surf careers of everyone from Pat O’Connell to Christian Fletcher. He was also among the first explorers to figure out and document the potential of big-wave break Cortes Bank, 100 miles off the Dana Point coast. But more than that, Flame also took the time to foster

GROM OF THE WEEK

CARSON CARR

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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etting fired up in the local waters, the NSSA Southwest Division landed at Salt Creek last weekend, where 8-year-old Carson Carr made his competitive debut for 2019. With playful 2- to 3-foot lefts running up the beach, Carr was ripping.

In addition to his very respectable contest appearance, it’s been a big month for Carr. He also recently added surf wax company Sticky Bumps to his growing list of sponsors.

“Absolutely amped!” Carson said from Sticky Bump’s office in Carlsbad.

Carr also enjoys the support of BillaSan Clemente Times February 28-March 6, 2019

From left, caught in the act in Flame’s personal photo studio, Chris Billy is captured riding at Salt Creek. Photo: Larry “Flame” Moore. Larry Moore readies himself for another photo shoot. Photo: Moore Family Archive

talented young photographers.

After Flame’s passing, a group of friends and family formed the Follow the Light Foundation to ensure that Flame’s legacy of passionately supporting the next generation of surf photographers continued. FTL dedicated itself to honoring this legacy through an annual grant program that also included an awards ceremony highlighting the work of each of the five finalists.

Running from 2006 to 2015, FTL brought together the community of surf media and industry professionals, athletes and friends to recognize each year’s winner. Past honorees include some of today’s most important and talented photographers. Follow the Light has been a catalyst for the careers of modern masters such as Chris Burkard, Todd Glaser, Ray Collins and Morgan Maassen.

“It’s not easy to be a surf photographer today, but it’s vitally important to the sport and culture that it continues to be documented and celebrated through pho-

tography,” said Shawn Parkin, photo editor of The Surfer’s Journal and former Follow the Light grant winner. “It’s exciting to see Follow the Light come back as a platform for young photographers to showcase their work and be recognized for it.”

Recognizing that the arena in which surf photographers work today has changed dramatically since Flame was at the helm of SURFING Magazine, the FTL committee rededicated itself to helping aspiring lens-men and lens-women get their start in the business and develop the tools and relationships necessary to take their careers to the next level.

“It’s so special to see FTL come back this way” said Celeste Moureaux, Flame’s sister and one of the founders of FTL. “The amount of love and positive energy we’re feeling is incredible, and I know it really would have touched Larry to see all of the passion for keeping his vision going.

He loved fostering talent, and it’s so great

to see his legacy alive and well.”

In keeping with the tradition of FTL, the grant winner will receive a minimum $5,000 award and a working opportunity with supporting brand sponsors. The global competition is open to anyone under the age of 25, with the winner selected from a pool of five finalists.

“It’s an incredible honor for SHACC to be bringing back Follow the Light” said FTL committee chair Don Meek. “Flame was responsible for launching so many careers and supporting so many talented young photographers. We’re beyond stoked to continue his legacy.”

The entry window will open on March 19, and the submission deadline is April 26. The FTL event and awards ceremony will be held Sept. 12 at the Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point.

Program details, including selection criteria and the submission process, will be available on Friday, March 1. SC

SURF FORECAST bong, Lost Surfboards, Sun Bum, Jack’s Surf Shop, as well as Syck Trix, a skateboard simulator that provides skaters, surfers and snowboarders with a platform to work on their air game.

Inspired by his older brother, Cannon, while training under the tutelage of surf coach Dave Post, Carr’s natural ability continues to blossom as trips south of the border have gotten him into some feathering tubes and a strike mission to the North Shore of Oahu got him some valuable experience in more powerful surf. He even scored a few sessions with San Clemente all-star Griffin Colapinto while he was in the islands.

We love Carr’s stoke and passion for surfing and can’t wait to see what he gets up to this spring and summer. SC

Water Temperature: 55-58 Degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: 10-15’ Thursday: West-northwest swell bumps up slightly while small south-southwest swell lingers. Good breaks see knee-waist+ surf (2-3’+) with occasional chest-shoulder high (4’) sets at top winter and combo exposures. Light/variable morning winds turning to light+ onshore in the afternoon.

Outlook: Mix of swells through this weekend with northwest swell and southwest swell. Most breaks hang around waist high (3’) into early next week. Best spots see chest high+ (4’) waves at times. Light morning winds for the weekend, then onshore winds are more of an issue early next week. Be sure to check Surfline.com for all the details and the longer range outlook.

Carson Carr (right) with Griffin Colapinto on the beach at Pipeline this winter. Photo: Courtesy of Jacob Vanderwork

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