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The Force Awakens Inside Disneyland’s newest Star Wars experience G E T T I N G O U T/ PAG E 9

Guests will get their chance to finally pilot the Millennium Falcon and send the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy to hyperspace on the Smuggler’s Run attraction at Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Photo: Joshua Sudock/Disney Parks

Judge Carter Removed from Homeless Lawsuit EYE ON SC/PAGE 3

San Clemente Softball Teams Win District Titles SPORTS/PAGE 17

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CoastLines: Pro Surfer Doubles as Fisherman and Tour Guide SOAPBOX/PAGE 7

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Five things San Clemente should know this week All Hands on Deck to Address Homelessness THE LATEST: San Clemente residents had the chance to ask a panel of city officials and nonprofit leaders questions on the topic of homelessness during a Town Hall meeting on Wednesday, June 13.

More than 160 people showed up for the meeting, organized by members of the city’s Human Affairs Committee and facilitated by Mayor Pro Tem Dan Bane and Councilmember Laura Ferguson.

Panelists included Elizabeth Andrade, chief operations director at Mercy House; Mary Perdue, executive director of Family Assistance Ministries; Pastor Brenda Bos of Christ Lutheran Church; Gina Scott, interim executive of Orange County’s HomeAid; Lt. Ed Manhart, San Clemente’s Chief of Police Services; and City Attorney Scott Smith.

Bane expressed that the “homeless crisis” reaches far beyond San Clemente. The idea of the Town Hall, he said, was to start a dialogue as a community about what can be done to find a long-term sustainable fix to the crisis.

“As residents of Orange County, we need to call for broader action,” Bane said.

About 25 to 30 homeless people are currently camping at the city’s Pico lot, which the city official said is not full and still has “a great deal of capacity left.”

Bane said the city’s May 21 ordinance doesn’t prohibit homeless people from walking around or sleeping outside on public property in the city. “There’s no laws that we can enact that can prohibit a person from walking freely around the city, just like you or I. There’s certain civil rights that they have. What we did do, and what we can do, is designate an area in the city where camping is allowed,” he said.

According to the mayor pro tem, county and nonprofit social workers are working to place people from the campsite into permanent supportive housing and other housing solutions. While there is private security at the site 24 hours a day, campers are not locked inside the “public park” and may come and go as they please.

“We’ve noticed that the calls related to homeless issues in San Clemente have dropped significantly since we put the lot at Pico,” Bane said. Part of the reason is the homeless are out of direct eye of the public.

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Panelists deliver individual presentations at a Town Hall meeting in San Clemente on June 13, and take questions from a roomful of residents on the topic of homelessness. Photo: Cari Hachmann

The city stands by its assertion that the Pico lot is a temporary solution. “The next step is a homeless shelter,” said Bane.

As result of lawsuit settlements in north Orange County, 13 cities are working on a regional shelter in the North Orange County Service Planning Area (“North SPA”), and Costa Mesa, Tustin, Anaheim and Santa Ana are also planning for shelters.

While San Clemente remains in litigation with homeless advocacy groups, the city is looking at shelter options for its SB2 zone, an area designated for homeless shelters in the Rancho San Clemente Business Park. The city has reported on options that would mimic Costa Mesa and Tustin shelters, and range in cost from $1.7 million to $2.2 million.

“Also, we want to start a dialogue with our neighbors in San Juan Capistrano and Dana Point, and elsewhere in Aliso Viejo about a regional shelter much like the model that’s being used up in North County,” said Bane. “We’ve started those dialogues . . . and we are trying to move those discussions along as fast as we can.”

The city is also in continuing talks with the county.

View the rest of the meeting online through the city’s website or on YouTube.

WHAT’S NEXT: Lt. Ed Manhart, the police chief, spoke and asked people to report violations they see to the police (instead of on social media), so that deputies can respond promptly.

Councilmember Laura Ferguson said several people have expressed interest in forming a task force on homelessness, which the city hopes to formalize at its next meeting. The Human Affairs Committee, made up of seven volunteers, plans to continue hosting workshops on various related topics. “This is a long-term effort for us. . . . We hope you will stay engaged,”

said Ferguson. “We need all hands on deck to address this issue.”

—Cari Hachmann

Judge Carter Removed from Homeless Lawsuit against San Clemente THE LATEST: A federal judge has granted a group of south Orange County cities’ request to remove Judge David O. Carter from a homelessness lawsuit that names cities including Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano and San Clemente.

Orange County Catholic Worker, along with the Emergency Shelter Coalition and Housing is a Human Right Orange County, filed the suit on Feb. 27 against Orange County and its cities for allegedly not doing enough to provide homeless shelters.

The city of San Clemente was officially served with the lawsuit on May 24, while the cities of San Juan and Dana Point were served on May 28.

The cities of Aliso Viejo, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano filed a motion on May 24 to disqualify the assigned District Judge, the Honorable Carter—a request granted by United States District Judge James Selna.

The three cities, known as the “City Movants,” listed three complaints to support their request for Carter’s recusal: first, Carter’s engagement in ex parte communications (speaking to some of the parties in the lawsuit without the City Movants present); secondly, statements made by Carter that implied bias; and, finally, Carter’s comments made in a conference on cities that would not be attending a hearing in which all the mayors and city managers in Orange County

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had been invited.

According to the court order granting Carter’s recusal, Carter had stated two weeks prior to the conference, “In the future, for the cities who aren’t here—and one outside law firm gave their five cities the advice not to attend, and I won’t name those five cities for you—but it’s gonna be hard in the future if this Court can’t take action…”

Carter ordered the parties in Housing is a Human Right Orange County et al v. The County of Orange et al for a court appearance, requesting the mayor, city manager and police chief or sheriff of five cities to attend. During this time, the City Movants had not yet been served or appeared.

At the status conference, Carter noted the absence of the cities. U.S. District Judge Selna wrote in the order that Carter’s statements are, at a minimum, problematic.

“The direct statements about the City Movants would sway a reasonable observer based on appearances to conclude the District Judge could not be objective and impartial with respect to the City Movants,” Selna said.

“In attempting to achieve a county-wide resolution, he cannot be faulted for using direct language apprising the parties in that case of realities of the situation and the need to come together. That’s what settlement judges do. It is the unintended and unanticipated juxtaposition of this [south county] case with Catholic Worker that compels much of the result here,” the ruling continues. -–Lillian Boyd and Shawn Raymundo

CUSD Approves Projects, Bond Amount for Proposed Measure THE LATEST: The specifics of a proposed bond measure to upgrade San Clemente’s schools have come into sharper focus, as the Capistrano Unified School District (CUSD) Board of Trustees has approved several aspects of what the potential measure could entail.

CUSD has been considering placing regional bond measures on the March 2020 Primary Election ballot aimed at renovating schools within the district.

The bond for San Clemente would cover the high school, as well as the city’s middle and elementary schools—collectively referred to as the Southern School Facilities Improvement District (SFID).

Following months of consideration, the Board of Trustees on Wednesday, June 12, voted unanimously to set the proposed bond levy for the Southern SFID at $34 for every $100,000 of assessed home (Cont. on page 4) sanclementetimes.com

EYE ON SC (Cont. from page 3) value, which is expected to yield $113 million in proceeds.

The vote also approved CUSD’s proposed budget on how such proceeds would be spent on the southern county schools, with the primary focus being San Clemente High. If voters in San Clemente approve the bond next spring, about $87.43 million would be directed toward projects to renovate and construct new buildings at the 54-year-old high school.

According to the budget, CUSD is looking to build a new student service center and library with a cafeteria, a performing arts theater and a pool with a building and bleachers for close to $55 million. Roughly $32.5 would be spent on renovating the school’s classrooms.

Another $28 million would go to the middle and elementary schools for upgrades such as adding air conditioning to classrooms at Concordia Elementary and Las Palmas Elementary Schools.

WHAT’S NEXT: CUSD’s proposed timeline of moving the bond forward is targeting the Sept. 18 board meeting for determining whether it should be placed on the March 2020 ballot. The CUSD Board of Trustees will meet for a workshop on Wednesday, June 26, at 6 p.m. to further discuss the regional bond measures.

—Shawn Raymundo

Ward Walks Out, Council Left Without Police Contract THE LATEST: San Clemente Councilmember Kathy Ward abruptly left council chambers Tuesday night, June 18 to protest a direction Councilmember Laura Ferguson gave to city management to explore potential budget cuts over the next couple of months for future funding of additional deputies.

The drama ensued after Ferguson made a motion to adopt the Fiscal Year 2019-20 Police Services Contract with a modification to the staff recommendation for the contract.

“The first item, to direct the city manager to return in August with 5% cuts across the board . . .” Ferguson said before Ward interrupted her.

“We already talked about this,” Ward said. “We were looking at a budget that we were going to approve. . . . If it’s going to be changed, we wait for a full council.”

Ferguson responded, “We approved the budget already. This is direction to the city manager to make 5% cuts across the board in departments.”

Ward stood up and said, “Forget it, I’m not participating. Is that what you

want?”

Mayor Pro Tem Dan Bane replied, “I want you to participate, so let her make the motion.”

Ward exited the chambers.

Ferguson continued reading the staff recommendation for the police services contract, but to no avail. The city council lacked quorum as Councilmember Chris Hamm had left the meeting earlier, stating he had to return to work.

Before Hamm left, he expressed his support for the police services contract and told Bane he supported him next year in looking at other ways to add additional deputies.

Bane voiced his willingness to approve the contract if Ward returned. “We have a police contract here that I thought was a good move. We are now, not going to have a police contract for the next month, which is bad—very bad. And that’s disappointing.”

Ward had not responded for comment to the SC Times at press time. —CH

TCA to Pay Off $12.8 Million in Unfunded Pension Liability THE LATEST: As part of its 2020 fiscal year budget approval, the Transportation Cor-

ridor Agencies’ Boards of Directors of the Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency (F/ETCA) and San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency (SJHTCA) voted to pay off the TCA’s unfunded pension liability with the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS) on July 1 of this year.

TCA is the government agency overseeing operations of California’s largest network of toll roads: State Routes 73, 133, 241 and 261.

TCA’s unfunded actuarial accrued liability (UAAL) currently stands at $12.8 million, according to a June 13 press release from the TCA. Director Joe Muller, chair of TCA’s Joint Finance & Investment Committee and Dana Point mayor, explained that by paying that amount off now, TCA can lower its employer contribution rate by almost half of the 24 percent of salaries that it is currently obligated to pay.

“Paying off the unfunded pension liability allows TCA to realize a present value savings of approximately $2 million based on the interest we pay to OCERS, compared to the interest we earn on our cash,” said Amy Potter, Chief Financial Officer for TCA. Muller contrasted TCA’s action with the growing number of Orange County cities resorting to tax increases to cope with rising unfunded pension liability costs that consume expanding percentages of their budgets.—CH

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Coastal Commission Denies Trafalgar Canyon Project Despite a city staff recommendation to approve a proposed residential development in Trafalgar Canyon, California Coastal Commissioners voted, 9-0, on June 14 to deny the project at 217 Vista Marina in San Clemente.

Brian Swanstrom with Friends of Trafalgar Canyon said environmental advocates were able to prove that the near 9,000-square-foot project—complete with a house, deck and garage—violates city building codes and the 1976 Coastal Act. Swanstrom said the home site would sit in an environmentally sensitive habitat area, and the lot is geologically unsafe and would require large-scale, destructive work to fix.

Lastly, advocates said that San Clemente’s preliminary approval of the coastal canyon project shows that the city did not follow required processes.

Graduates Honored at Rose Medallion Ball Assisteens of Capistrano Valley, a philanthropic organization that promotes volunteer work for teens in grades 8-12, honored their graduating high school seniors at the 2019 Rose Medallion Ball held at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa. The event, chaired by Carolyn Mower, honored members of this year’s senior class, including 10 graduates of San Clemente High School and three others from St. Margaret’s Upper School, California Preparatory Academy and San Juan Hills High School. Each senior was escorted by family as part of the traditional ceremony.

An auxiliary of the Assistance League of Capistrano Valley, Assisteens annually honors members of its graduating class who have made significant contributions to their community.

Members are active in philanthropic projects and fundraising activities throughout the school year. Throughout this four- to five-year program, Assisteens provides members with opportunities for self-improvement and character-building experiences while fostering key life skills.

Members also create friendships and memories that last a lifetime.

Jennifer DeMoro Jewelry designed the custom Rose Medallions for the senior recognition.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 20

ZONING ADMINISTRATION 3-4:30 p.m. The city’s Zoning Administration conducts its regularly scheduled meeting. 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente.

949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.

Graduates and their mothers, along with the event’s chair, pose for a photo at the 2019 Rose Medallion Ball: From top left to right: Nicole Lewis, Demetra Lewis, Leslie Shanley, Sarah Moore, Lisa Gill, Janet Vandenburg, Rose Medallion Chair Carolyn Mower, Betty Zoe, Aileen Ghyzel, Donna Ward, Kristine Trenary, Alison Northrup, Sydnie Northrup. Bottom left to right: Devyn Shanley, Chloe Moore, Eryn Gill, Samantha Gill, Megan Vandenburg, Julia Zoe, Taylor Ghyzel, Jessalyn Ward, Seidy Trenary. Photo: Courtesy of Accent Portraits by Diana

SC Village: Neighbors Helping Neighbors— Can You Help?

Do you have some free time and are looking to make a difference in the lives of older residents of our town? Look at becoming a Village Volunteer. San Clemente Village is a local, volunteer-driven, nonprofit agency serving the older residents in the community. As Village Volunteers, individuals will be able to assist the elderly with daily tasks that will allow them to thrive and live better in their homes.

Village Volunteers provide important, necessary services including transportation (to appointments, social activities, educational presentations); pet assistance (walking a pet, going to the vet), home services (changing a smoke detector, fixing a screen) and technology assistance (setting up a new phone, iPad or computer). While these are seemingly simple tasks, Village Volunteers help the elderly feel more at ease both in their home and in the community.

In addition, the San Clemente Village will hold its first Donor Appreciation Party at Talega Golf Club on Wednesday, June 26, from 6-8 p.m.

For more information on becoming a volunteer or on the Village’s mission, please call 949.441.1348 or visit their website at scvillage.org.

SCHS Dance Team Announces New Coaches and Advisor The San Clemente High School Dance

Team has named Kelley Brown and Hank Schmidt as co-coaches for the national award-winning dance team under the direction of advisor Laura Flynn.

“We are thrilled to add these new coaches to our team,” said Lisa Bothwell, president of the Encore parent booster club. “Not only are the coaches talented dancers, they also reflect the qualities we want to instill in our daughters on and off the dance floor.”

Kelley Brown has studied jazz, ballet, lyrical, modern, tap, contemporary, military and hip hop for 25 years. Brown received her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Dance Performance with honors, and a minor in Leadership and Organizational Studies, from Chapman University.

Hank Schmidt has been training in lyrical, jazz, contemporary, hip hop, and military dance for the past eight years. As a member of the Glendale High School Dance-Drill Team, Schmidt served as an officer for two years and has won eight USA national titles while on the team. He is currently studying kinesiology at Cal State Fullerton and is in the National Society for Collegiate Scholars.

Laura Flynn started training at the Ballet Conservatory at age 3, studying jazz, ballet, pointe, hip hop, lyrical, and contemporary while there. She received her bachelor’s and Masters of Teaching degrees from UC Irvine and currently teaches math at San Clemente High School.

The SCHS Dance Team will be hosting $15 master classes for advanced dancers on June 25, July 2 and July 9.

For more information about the master classes and the SCHS Dance Team, visit schsdanceteam.com, or follow on Instagram: @schs__danceteam

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TUESDAY, JUNE 25

SUNRISE ROTARY 7:15 a.m. San Clemente Sunrise Rotary meets every Tuesday at Talega Golf Club Signature Grille.

990 Avenida Talega. scsunriserotary.com.

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 (adults or minors) poor choices. San Clemente Presbyterian Church. 119 Avenida De La Estrella. bilysc.org.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26

DESIGN REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE 3-4:30 p.m. The San Clemente Design Review Subcommittee will conduct its regularly scheduled meeting. 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente. 949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.

THURSDAY, JUNE 27

SENIOR SINGLES MEET AND GREET 5-7 p.m. Hosted by “On Life and Love after 50” columnist and Dana Point resident Tom Blake, the Senior Singles Meet and Greet will be held at Tutor & Spunky’s deli in Dana Point. 34085 Pacific Coast Hwy. #116. 949.248-9008. findingloveafter50.com.

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Pro Surfer Finds a Different Kind of Wave to Ride

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ew people get a second chance to live out childhood dreams. Todd Kline, a multi-faceted San Clemente resident, is enjoying the best of two worlds.

As a native of South Florida, he grew up competing in surf contests. He was a teenage contemporary of Florida wunderkind Kelly Slater, who went on to become the most successful pro surfer ever.

After a seven-year pro surfing career and a 17-year marketing career with Quiksilver, Kline today is a surf webcast commentator, a professional fisherman and a fishing tour guide.

He’s also a stoked San Clemente resident, living here with wife Tiffani and their son, Dylan.

His year is split among bass tournaments, serving as a World Surf League webcast commentator and running his own fishing tour business.

Kline used to appear regularly in surf magazines—occasionally on the cover. Today, he appears in outdoor sports magazines. On this COASTLINES month’s cover of CaliBy Fred Swegles fornia Sportsman, he’s pictured with 12-year-old son Dylan and four freshly caught bass to illustrate the June issue’s Father’s Day theme, “Salute to Dads.”

Kline appears regularly in that magazine. An “Adventures of Todd Kline” feature follows his life as a traveling surf commentator and as a pro bass fisherman in which he spreads the love for fishing by hosting tours, teaching the craft.

“We’re not ashamed to admit it,” California Sportsman Magazine says, “Todd Kline has the kind of life we wish we could experience.”

During Kline’s grommet surfing days, he and Slater grew up as friends. Both surfed for Quiksilver. Kline dominated South Florida, placed second at the U.S. Championships one year and competed professionally around the world from age 18 to 25 with moderate success. Slater,

meanwhile, dominated Central Florida’s youth contests, won everything in sight in national and international amateur competitions and went on to capture 11 world professional titles, a feat unlikely to ever be matched or even approached.

When Kline moved to California to pursue his pro surfing dream, he was surprised to find that West Coast surfers, unlike his Florida contemporaries, were not fishing fanatics.

In 2013, at age 42, Kline reinvented himself, trying his hand as a pro fisherman.

Where his surfboard used to be plastered with surf sponsors’ stickers, he now wears jerseys plastered with fishing sponsors’ logos.

He travels the country visiting lakes.

He tries, in tournaments, to catch five bass that will weigh more than anyone else’s. Over time, that’s a lot of bass, and, no, Kline doesn’t live on a diet of bass.

The fish are kept alive all day and, after a weigh-in, are returned to the lake to conserve the fishery.

Kline has achieved honors at the national level, has won four regional tournaments, has nine top-10 finishes and has twice been a western region angler of the year.

Despite doing this part-time, he is earning more from fishing than he ever did from pro surf competitions. Since 2013, competing in 25 tournaments, he has taken in $132,316, plus a $26,000 competition boat. In pro surfing, his biggest prize was a $10,000 check at the biggest of four World Qualifying Series tournaments he won.

Kline still can rip in the surf lineup. He paddles out whenever he can, although he’s pickier about warm water now. Sometimes Tiffani and Dylan join him.

For more, see toddklinefishing.com.

A FEW WORDS WITH TODD: Q: Where will surfcasts take you this year?

A: I’ve been to Japan once already. I love Ja-

pan, love the culture, love the people. I’ll go back again in September for the ISA World Games. Then I do a lot of domestic events.

The next ones are right in our backyard—the USA Surfing Championships.

Q: Where will fishing take you?

A: We have Arizona, and two in California.

Then we have the U.S. Open, which takes place at Lake Mead.

Q: What took you to the Amazon?

A: To film a show for Stoked on Fishing, which airs on Fox Sports West. We were down there peacock bass fishing, one year ago.

Q: How do your surf buddies like you being a fishing pro?

A: Most guys are pretty excited about it.

Most guys on the East Coast fish; always have. I’ve just been fortunate enough to

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Todd Kline with two of the essential tools of his pro fishing career, a Toyota Tundra and a 20-foot Triton bass boat. Photo: Fred Swegles

have the passion and drive to actually make a living out of it.

Q: Which career brings more of a rush?

A: Well, there’s nothing like live TV, when

that red light goes on, because whatever you say is going to be heard. But fishing, too, there’s nothing like that next cast. You don’t know what it’s going to be. You’re fishing for something that you don’t know is there. It’s a surprise, it’s a rush.

Q: How did you pick San Clemente to live, 20 years ago?

A: My wife was working in San Diego, teach-

ing. I was working in Huntington Beach, for Quiksilver. There were plenty of places in between, but we fell in love with San Clemente. It didn’t hurt that there were good waves.

Fred Swegles is a longtime San Clemente resident with more than 46 years of reporting experience in the city. Fred can be reached at fswegles@picketfencemedia.com. SC

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Join SC Times for Beachside Chat, Friday, June 21 at 8 a.m.: Dorothy Visser Senior Center Beachside Chat is a spirited, town hall forum on community issues, hosted by SC Times editor Cari Hachmann every Friday. This week’s Beachside Chat will be held at Dorothy Visser Senior Center, 117 Avenida Victoria. All are welcome. sanclementetimes.com

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Thursday | 20 INFLAMMATION HEALTH TALK 12:30-1:30 p.m. Age Well Senior Services and MemorialCare Medical Group will host “Inflammation: The Silent Killer Health Talk” at the Dorothy Visser Senior Center.

Inflammation is the body’s natural immune response. Come chat with experts about the cause behind chronic inflammation and how to reduce the pain and lower the risks. 117 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente.

949.498.3322. memorialcare.org.

CONCERT AT THE PIER: ‘LIGHTS’ 6-8 p.m. “LIGHTS,” a Journey tribute band, will perform a concert at the San Clemente Pier, as part of the city’s summer concert series. LIGHTS, after Journey’s song about their hometown, is made up of a group of professional Los Angeles musicians who joined together to pay tribute to the great American band. Bring friends and family for an evening on the sand with a BBQ dinner (for a nominal fee) by Fisherman’s Restaurant & Bar. 622 Avenida Del Mar. 949.429.8797. san-clemente.org.

Friday | 21 CABRILLO PLAYHOUSE: ‘NUNSENSE’ 7:30 p.m. Based on Dan Goggin’s original book, Nunsense begins when the nuns of Hoboken discover their cook, Sister Julia, has accidentally poisoned 52 of the sisters, and they need fast funds for the burials.

Deciding on a variety show, the sisters bring out their talents, ranging from tap dancing to ballet, comedy and many comic surprises. The play runs at The Cabrillo Playhouse through June 30. Showings are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25. 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente.

949.492.0465. cabrilloplayhouse.org.

Saturday | 22 SOUTH OC CARS AND COFFEE 9-11 a.m. South OC Cars and Coffee is considered the largest weekly automotive San Clemente Times June 20-26, 2019

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SATURDAY, JUNE 22: ANNUAL PAINT SAN CLEMENTE 12:30-3:30 p.m. Sponsored by the San Clemente Art Association, this 18th annual event attracts nearly 100 artists from around the county and state to paint outdoor scenes of San Clemente, from June 22-30. The weeklong event is comprised of several opportunities for artists to paint along Avenida Del Mar to the Pier, including this Saturday’s three-hourlong Quick Draw Competition. After the competition, artwork will be displayed for viewing and sale in the SC Art Association gallery through July 26. San Clemente Community Center. 100 N. Calle Seville. 949.492.7175. paintsanclemente.com.

meet in the U.S., attracting a mix of 500-600 hypercars, supercars, exotics, vintage, classic, muscle and sports cars, hot rods, rat rods, pickups, 4×4’s and motorcycles. Held at the Outlets at San Clemente, the event is free.

No registration is required, and spectators are welcome. 101 W. Avenida Vista Hermosa.

949.283.0738. southoccarsandcoffee.com.

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Wednesday | 26 BREWHOUSE TRIVIA NIGHT 7:30-9:30 p.m. Enjoy friendly competition and craft beers among friends during the BrewHouse’s weekly trivia night. Food trucks are on site during the trivia contest.

The BrewHouse. 31896 Plaza Dr., Suite D3, San Juan Capistrano. 949.481.6181. thebrewhousesjc.com.

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.

BRUNCH AT RAYA 11 a.m.-2 p.m. A tempting brunch with flowing champagne awaits guests every Sunday morning in RAYA at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel. Start with a fresh fruit martini and a selection of pastries, then enjoy a three-course a la carte menu. Cost is $72. One Ritz Carlton Drive, Dana Point.

949.240.2000. ritzcarlton.com.

Monday | 24 BINGO AT GOODY’S 7 p.m. Every Monday, Goody’s hosts a bingo night for a charity of the month. Beneficiary this month is San Clemente Woman’s Club.

Cards are $1 per sleeve, and raffle prizes are offered. Goody’s Tavern. 206 S. El Camino Real. 949.492.3400. goodystavern.com.

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UPCOMING

SATURDAY | 29 CELEBRATION OF LIFE: SURF ICON ‘SAM’ CONROY 10 a.m. Surfers who have waited since February for a paddle-out to celebrate the life of surf icon William “Sam” Conroy may attend a memorial June 29 at Dana West Yacht Club. Conroy was a member.

Conroy—who died Feb. 7 at 87—was a surfer, boater, teacher, president of the San Onofre Surf Club and founder of San Clemente High School’s powerhouse surf teams. After the memorial at the club, attendees will board boats. Surfers are invited, no need to paddle out. At sea, surfers will enter the water and paddle into a circle. Conroy’s daughter, Chrissy, will place Sam’s ashes. Afterward, a celebration of life at the club will provide food (for drinks or cocktails, pay as you go). Dana West Yacht Club. 24601 Dana Drive. RSVP to Dino Bellafaire at 949.466.1357. Dwyc.org.

BY MEGAN BIANCO, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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mazon Studios’ latest comedy, Late Night, is one of those movies that is so, so close to being great, yet settles for “just” good. It had a lot of potential going into production. An Oscar–winning actress (Emma Thompson), a hit TV comedy star (Mindy Kaling) and a successful filmmaker (Nisha Ganatra). But, if anything, the new comedy reminds us that movie productions are a different beast than TV productions, even though the story is set around a TV team.

In downtown New York City, Molly Patel (Kaling) takes a wild chance and applies for the position of a new staff writer on late night TV host Katherine Newbury’s (Thompson) talk show. Katherine is about to lose her show after 15 years of being the most successful female host in late night programming, and she needs something fresh and relevant to change her network’s mind. Molly ends up being that new addition Katherine’s writing staff needs.

Late Night does have a lot of laughs since, at the end of the day, Kaling is a good comedy writer and knows how to work with the setting.

Thompson isn’t completely out of her element, either. The thing holding it back, for me, is that despite the humor and good chemistry between the cast members, it doesn’t “feel” like a movie. It ends up channeling more the atmosphere and tone of a TV episode. This makes sense, because Kaling is a TV veteran and Ganatra has more credits directing television than film. But it works against the picture, in my opinion.

Despite this, I might still recommend Late Night for a free weekend and some easy laughs. SC

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The Force Awakens Disneyland’s newest expansion opens up a living and breathing Star Wars experience ZACH CAVANAGH, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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long time ago in a galaxy far, far away is now here—and closer than could have ever been imagined.

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is the latest, and largest-ever at 14 acres, expansion at Disneyland in Anaheim, and simply put, it is an achievement.

From the instant you break off of the Big Thunder Trail in Frontierland or walk beyond the Hungry Bear Restaurant in Critter Country, you are transported to the Black Spire Outpost on the planet Batuu, all part of the fully immersive experience that is Galaxy’s Edge.

Aside from a brief flash from the top of Big Thunder Mountain or between the trees on the Disneyland Railroad, visitors cannot see into Galaxy’s Edge from the outside, and travelers—or “off-worlders,” as the inhabitants of Batuu call them— cannot see any vestiges of the outside world. The only trace may be the tip of Big Thunder Mountain, which blends in with the other various rock spires that surround Black Spire Outpost.

Inside the new world, everything and everyone is completely in-character, all inhabitants of Batuu. Disney Imagineers and Lucasfilm created a narrative, in canon with the Star Wars universe set between 2017’s Episode VIII: The Last Jedi and this December’s Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker, that radiates throughout Galaxy’s Edge.

Black Spire Outpost was once a lively spaceport for trade and fueling on long journeys. However, like the interstate system to Route 66, the introduction of lightspeed travel to the galaxy meant Batuu got passed over and left behind. Now, Batuu is a hive for smugglers looking to stay out of the way and undetected. Following the events of Episode VIII, the Resistance has set up shop as they look to regroup, but the First Order has also arrived to find the Resistance and take away any sympathizers it finds.

Galaxy’s Edge opened to the public with reservations during a soft-opening period from May 31 to June 23. The general public will be allowed entry without reservations beginning June 24, although Disneyland will put a limit on capacity and require guests to check in and receive a “boarding pass” after that capacity is hit.

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5, and as a longtime Disneyland visitor and lifelong Star Wars fan, I was completely blown away. The experience of going back to Main Street, USA in Disneyland after my four-hour reservation slot was nothing short of surreal. You truly feel like you’ve been transported somewhere else.

The level of detail and care put into crafting Galaxy’s Edge is extraordinary. While clearly brand new, the land nails that Star Wars feel of futuristic, yet dirty and lived in. The sounds, from the creatures in the forest area to the sounds of spaceships arriving and taking off from the docking bay, and the sprinkling around of words written

in the Star Wars language of Aurebesh, including themed Coca-Cola bottles, hit those extra senses of immersion.

The centerpiece of the land is the Millennium Falcon, the first-ever full-size reproduction of the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy. It acts as the entrance to the land’s only ride for now, Smuggler’s Run. A second ride, the Rise of the Resistance, which has been touted as a revolutionary four-in-one ride, opens later this year.

On Smuggler’s Run, a six-man crew of pilots, gunners and engineers take control of the Millennium Falcon herself to steal some cargo. There isn’t much that can

match the feeling of getting to punch the Millennium Falcon into hyperspace.

Drinks and music at the cantina, run-ins with Chewbacca, Rey, Kylo Ren and First Order stormtroopers and lightsaberbuilding and droid-building attractions round out the interactive and transporting experience of Galaxy’s Edge.

As they say on Batuu, may the spires keep you! (That’s a formal goodbye, for us off-worlders.)

EDITOR’S NOTE: For an expanded look at Galaxy’s Edge, along with more photos and video from the experience, check out sanclementetimes.com. SC

Galaxy’s Edge is the latest expansion at Disneyland in Anaheim. Photos: (Top) Richard Harbaugh/Disney Parks, Joshua Sudock/Disney Parks, (Bottom) Zach Cavanagh

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

A Nine-Year Ordeal Coming to an End

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n 1976, Neil Diamond co-wrote the song “Dry Your Eyes,” with Robbie Robertson of The Band. Robertson was the producer of Diamond’s 1976 Beautiful Noise album, which included “Dry Your Eyes.”

Regarding the tune, the website Songfacts.com states, “In his memoir, Testimony, Robertson explained that the song was inspired by ‘how many people felt after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.’ Diamond played this live only once—at The Band’s farewell concert on November 25, 1976 in San Francisco.”

The lyrics state: “To that distant falling angel that descended much too soon.” I assume Dr. King is the falling angel.

I bought the Beautiful Noise album when it was released. My favorite song on it was “Dry Your Eyes.” But in the dozen or so Neil Diamond concerts I attended prior to 2017, he never played it.

My partner, Greta, and I attended a Hot August Night Neil Diamond concert at The Forum in Inglewood in 2017, one of Diamond’s last concerts due to his illness.

We were seated in the balcony.

I was caught off guard, and my camera wasn’t on, when Diamond started singing “Dry Your Eyes.” Quickly, I turned on the video a few seconds into the song and managed to capture three minutes of him singing it, without the zoom on.

However, even from a distance, it’s the best video of Diamond singing “Dry Your Eyes” and his band playing it that I could find online. The trumpet solo is outstanding.

That night, I noticed Diamond changed

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the original words from “To that distant falling angel . . .” to, “To those distant falling angels . . .”

On Monday, June 10, the video re-entered my mind. Why? That’s the day the verdict was read in the McStay family murder trial, which had lasted five months. The family at one time had lived in San Clemente.

Joey McStay, his wife, Summer, and two young boys, Gianni and Joseph Jr., are the family of four who were found buried in shallow graves near Victorville on Nov. 13, 2013, having been bludgeoned to death.

They’d been missing since February 2010.

This January, when the murder trial started, I wrote a column in this paper titled, “The McStay Family Deserves Closure,” which explained my connection to Joey. He had been my stepson for six years in the late 1980s.

That article also described what my ex-wife, ON LIFE AND LOVE AFTER 50 Susan, Joey’s mother, and

By Tom Blake my other former stepson, Mikey, had been through over the past nine years.

On that Monday, I wanted to hear the trial verdict the moment it was announced.

I couldn’t get it on live TV, or online, so I turned on my car radio to KNX and sat outside our Dana Point home until I heard the news. It’s the same home where Joey, Mikey, and Susan lived with me for six years.

While sitting there, I thought about the “Dry Your Eyes” lyrics. It occurred to me that the McStays were four distant falling angels who descended much too soon; I decided to post the video to YouTube.

A verdict was reached: Chase Merritt, a former business partner of Joey’s, was found guilty on four counts of first-degree murder. There remain many unanswered questions about the case, and as of this writing, the sentencing phase is ongoing.

Did the verdict bring closure to Susan, Mikey and Joey’s father, Patrick? In a way, perhaps. But how will they ever forget what happened? “Closure” wasn’t the correct

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

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:

word for me to use in that January article.

According to a June 11, 2019 Los Angeles Times article, by Alene Tchekmedyian, as Susan left the courtroom, she mentioned to a woman, “It’s over.” So, maybe “over” would be a better word choice than closure.

But, now that the verdict is in, somewhat ending the nine-year ordeal that Joey’s and Summer’s families have gone through, perhaps those family members will be able to start drying their eyes.

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• In San Clemente, the 2 highest prices for 2019, so far, are a T-Street home for $4,000,000 and a new luxury condo in North Beach for $4,600,000

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• Over the last 12 months, there have been 36 apartment buildings to sell in San Clemente, with an average price of $1,637,000

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See the solution in next week’s issue.

Tom Blake is a Dana Point resident and a former Dana Point businessman who has authored several books on middle-aged dating. To receive Tom’s weekly online newsletter, sign up at findingloveafter50. com. Email: tompblake@gmail.com. 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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his handsome boy is Oswald, a 1-yearold pup looking to meet his new best friend. Though he can be a tad shy initially, he quickly warms up and shows his true playful self. Only about 40 pounds, Oswald is a great medium-size dog and would do well in a home with another dog for a companion.

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BY ANDREA CLEMETT, FOR THE SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

New Business NICOLE ZOË DESIGNS 109 Avenida Lucia, 949.678.9545, Instagram: @Nicolezoedesigns San Clemente local Nicole Sayer puts her personal stamp of design on one house at a time. After acquiring her degree in graphic design from San Diego State, she invested in dwelling properties, perfecting her remodeling skills under the guidance of local contractors. Through word of mouth, design enthusiasts took notice of her emerging business, Nicole Zoë Designs, which debuted earlier this year.

Sayer’s apprentice, Zoë Williams, had a knack for art and pursued a commercial career in the field. She began attending the Interior Design Institute of Newport Beach, where she is a senior majoring in interior design architecture. She relocated to San Clemente and met Sayer, who offered her an internship to gain hands-on experience in the industry. After the two collaborated on Sayer’s first commissioned project, Sayer was taken by Williams’ talents and made her a permanent member on her team.

The team said their business specializes in teardowns and remodels, ranging from a single room to an entire home. Sayer’s take of modern Spanish revival stemmed from Ole Hansen’s Spanish-style coastal architecture of San Clemente from the 1920s. Sayer’s aesthetic complements Williams’ expertise in structural and rustic elements with an eye to maintain a mini-

malistic presence.

Sayer said each project is individually tailored by interviewing the clients in order to conceptualize what they envision for their dream home. The duo meets weekly with their clients to assess the progress while bridging the gap between the owner and contractor. Depending on the project size, the technicalities can take more than a year to complete.

“Every project is so different; I can walk in a space and visualize what is beyond the walls and then picture what the space should look like,” Sayer said. “For instance, when I design a kitchen, every appliance or kitchen aid will have a place, to prevent clutter on the countertops. When one walks in, it will appear organized and ultimately open up the space.”

Depending on the project, the team either works directly with the architect or will design their own plans. Sayer composes plans to scale on Illustrator, after which Williams will convert it to create blueprints using drafting software. The two are in the process of developing a full architectural service that will be offered in the future. The team also plans to expand their practice by taking on commercial spaces and has goals to contract more than 10 projects a year.

“Building a home can be extremely overwhelming for even the most planned and experienced,” Sayer said. “It is common to see people dive into a remodel without using a designer, only to realize they may be in over their heads. By using a designer, it eliminates frustration when one considers the impulsive changes or costly mistakes due to poor planning.”

Nicole Zoë Designs’ new Instagram page featuring finished projects has grabbed the attention and been shared by companies worldwide, including Annie Selke, Pom Pom at Home, CB2 and Winston House Australia. SC

The team of Nicole Zoë Designs assess measurements for pluming in the next phase of construction.

Photo: Andrea Clemett

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PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No.: 00000008191231 Title Order No.: 190698466 FHA/VA/PMI No.: ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY APPLIES ONLY TO COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR, NOT TO THIS RECORDED ORIGINAL NOTICE. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/23/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 12/20/2004 as Instrument No. 2004001126281 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of ORANGE County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: NELSON GENTEEL AND BETTI GENTEEL, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 07/02/2019 TIME OF SALE: 12:00 PM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE NORTH FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 700 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE WEST, SANTA ANA, CA 92701. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4 VIA CANDELARIA, COTO DE CAZA, CALIFORNIA 92679 APN#: 804-262-02 LOT 53 OF TRACT NO. 12757, IN THE COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS SHOWN ON A MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 570 PAGES 39 TO 42 INCLUSIVE OF MISCELLANEOUS MAPS, RECORDS OF ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. EXCEPTING THEREFROM ONE-HALF LL/2) OF ALL RIGHTS TO OIL, GAS, PETROLEUM, HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES AND OTHER MINERALS AND GASES BELOW A DEPTH OF 500 FEET MEASURED VERTICALLY FROM THE PRESENT SURFACE OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY, WITHOUT THE RIGHT OF SURFACE ENTRY AND WITHOUT THE RIGHT OF ENTRY WITHIN SAID 500 FEET, AS RESERVED IN DEED RECORDED SEPTEMBER 24, 1963 IN BOOK 6729, PAGE 443 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE REMAINING ONE-HALF (1/2) OF ALL MINERALS, OIL, GAS, PETROLEUM, OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES AND GEOTHERMAL HEAT IN OR UNDER OR WHICH MAY BE PRODUCED FROM THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND THE PERPETUAL RIGHT OF EXPLORING AND PROSPECTING FOR, AND DEVELOPING, PRODUCING, EXTRACTING, AND TAKING SAID MINERALS, OIL, GAS, PETROLEUM, OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES AND GEOTHERMAL HEAT FROM THE SUBJECT PROPERTY BY MEANS OF MINES, SHAFTS, TUNNELS, WELLS, DERRICKS OR OTHER EQUIPMENT FROM SURFACE LOCATIONS ON ADJOINING OR NEIGHBORING LAND OR LYING OUTSIDE OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO WHIPSTOCK OR DIRECTIONALLY DRILL AND MINE FROM LANDS OTHER THAN THE SUBJECT PROPERTY, AND TO BOTTOM SUCH WHIPSTOCKED OR DIRECTIONALLY DRILLED WELLS, TUNNELS AND SHAFTS UNDER AND BENEATH OR BEYOND THE EXTERIOR LIMITS OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY, AND TO REDRILL, RESan Clemente Times June 20-26, 2019

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TUNNEL, EQUIP, MAINTAIN, REPAIR, DEEPEN AND OPERATED ANY SUCH WELLS OR MINES, IT BEING UNDERSTOOD, HOWEVER, THAT THE OWNER OF SUCH MINERALS, OIL, GAS, PETROLEUM, OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES AND GEOTHERMAL HEAT, AS SET FORTH ABOVE, SHALL HAVE NO RIGHT TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY NOR TO USE ANY OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY OR ANY PORTION THEREOF ABOVE A PLANE PARALLEL TO AND 500 FEET BELOW THE PRESENT SURFACE OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY FOR ANY OF THE PURPOSES SPECIFIED HEREIN AS RESERVED IN THE DEEDS FROM COTO DE CAZA LTD. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $295,478.47. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale.

If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-730-2727 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.servicelinkASAP.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000008191231. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES and POSTING 714-730-2727 www.servicelinkASAP. com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER

and WEISS, LLP as Trustee 20955 Pathfinder Road, Suite 300 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 05/29/2019 BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. A-4695192 06/06/2019, 06/13/2019, 06/20/2019 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: STEVEN A. SWARTZ CASE#30-2019-01071934-PR-PW-CJC To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will and or estate, or both, of STEVEN A. SWARTZ, STEVEN ALAN SWARTZ, STEVEN SWARTZ A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by NADINE F. SWARTZ in the Superior Court of California, County of ORANGE. The PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that NADINE F. SWARTZ be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

The PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 06/26/2019 at 10:30 a.m. in Dept: C08, located at 700 Civic Center Drive, Santa Ana, CA 92701.

If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in per-

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son or by your attorney.

If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (Form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: JOHN J. STIFTER 1181 PUERTA DEL SOL, STE. 100 SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673 (949)388-8228 Published in: San Clemente Times June 6, June 13, June 20, 2019 PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20196542981 The following person(s) is doing business as: CATER TO CARE 1100 N. LEMON STREET, UNIT H2 FULLERTON, CA 92832 Full Name of Registrant(s): CAROL MAUREEN CLARK 1100 N. LEMON STREET, UNIT H2 FULLERTON, CA 92832 The business is conducted by an individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or Names listed above on: n/a /s/CAROL CLARK This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County On 05/06/2019 Publish: San Clemente Times MAY 30, JUNE 6, 13, 20, 2019

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JoAnn A. Littlepage Mrs. JoAnn Arlene Littlepage, a 55-year former resident of San Clemente, passed away on May 30 at the age of 85 in Escondido, CA. JoAnn was born February 18, 1934 in Norfolk, Nebraska. She was predeceased by her husband Luke, daughter Susan, and sister Bonnie Fox. She is survived by her sons Paul, Mark, and John, daughters-in-law Lupe, Gaye and Tracy, grandsons Zachary and Ben Lane, Joshua, Nicolas and granddaughters Alanna, Samantha, Catherine and Megan.

She also leaves behind her great-granddaughter Katherine, her sister Yvonne Herman, nieces, nephews and many friends.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 27 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Clements by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 202 Avenida Aragon, San Clemente, CA 92672. A private burial will be at a later date at Riverside National Cemetery where she will be interred with her beloved husband, Luke E. Littlepage.

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Susan B. Littlepage Susan Beth Littlepage, former resident of San Clemente, passed away on May 22 at the age of 58 in Covina, CA. She was born in Laguna Beach, CA, on February 7, 1961. Susan was predeceased by her father, Luke, and precedes her mother, JoAnn, in death by one week.

She is survived by her sons Zachary and Ben Lane, Joshua Littlepage and granddaughter Katherine. She also leaves behind her brothers Paul, Mark, and John, their wives Lupe, Gaye, and Tracy, nephew Nick, and nieces Alanna, Samantha, Catherine, and Megan, as well as aunts, cousins and many beloved friends.

Private services will be held at a later date.

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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.

Three San Clemente Softball Teams Earn District Titles San Clemente Girls Softball claimed three USA Softball Southern California Central District titles last weekend in Orange and will send three teams to the state championships on June 28-30 in Lancaster.

The San Clemente 8U, 10U and 12U teams each won their respective brackets, with the 10U and 12U teams posting undefeated records. The 8U team took only one loss in the double-elimination tournament.

The 8U team opened with two big wins over Irvine, 15-1, and Newport Mesa, 10-3, but dropped the bracket semifinal to Rancho Trabuco, 5-4. San Clemente bounced back with a win over Fullerton Hills, 3-0, to get back out of the loser’s bracket on the way to the championship matchup against Rancho Trabuco. San Clemente posted two wins, 7-0 and 7-3, to take the district title.

The 8U team is made up of Caylani Agosto, Delaney Bautista, Luca Cifuentes, Peyton Clark, Erin Creek, Madison Fernandez, Lanna Jay, Margo Nye, Rachel Roldan, Ryenn Roldan, Anela Saxton and Brooklyn Speron.

The 10U team blazed through its

competition. San Clemente won, 15-0, over West Grove, 9-1 over Los Alamitos, 13-4 over Cypress, 9-1 over Rancho Trabuco and beat Cypress again for the district title, 9-6.

The 10U team is made up of Eliana Martinez, Emily Ota, Cassi Basaites, Ava Echternach, Leeloo Narvaez, Gina Rauch, Marley Readman, Maya Saggar, Kindra Stanley and Peyton Stokes.

The 12U team was just as high-scoring as the 10U team in its undefeated run. San Clemente won, 17-3, over Aliso Viejo, 5-4 over Fountain Valley, 12-0 over Rancho Trabuco, 16-0 over Central Orange and 14-0 over Huntington Beach.

The 12U team is made up of Tessa Arciniega, Ayla Basaites, Sophia Caringella, Jenna Gellatly, Brooklyn Giles, Felicity Jacobs, Payton Kennedy, Sophie Nachman, Maysen Veronda and Samantha Westerfield.

Registration Still Open for Next Week’s Friends Golf Tournament The ninth annual Friends of San Clemente golf tournament is Friday, June 28 at the San Clemente Municipal Golf Course.

Funds raised by the golfer’s entry fees, opportunity drawing and auction will contribute to two of the city’s youth programs: swimming and recreational scholarships for underprivileged children and the Funon-the-Run children’s mobile education.

Entry fees are $500 for foursomes and $150 for individuals. The cost includes food, carts, beer and drinks on the course, followed by dinner and wine at the awards presentation. Rainbow Sandals will also donate a pair of sandals to every participant.

For more information, go to sanclementeparksfoundation.org and look under events or call 949.276.8866. SC

Three teams from San Clemente Girls Softball won district titles and will compete at the state championships on June 28 in Lancaster. Photo Courtesy of Stephanie Stokes San Clemente Times June 20-26, 2019

San Clemente’s Slyde Handboards will host its third annual SlydeFest bodysurfing and handboarding competition on Saturday, June 22 at T-Street. Photo: Courtesy of Slyde Handboards

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Slyde Handboards to host third annual charity competition, first at T-Street

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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andboarding is finally getting a hold on an iconic San Clemente surf break.

San Clemente’s Slyde Handboards, along with Kaha Nula Hawaii, Dafin and A Walk on Water, will host its third annual SlydeFest bodysurfing and handboarding competition and charity event on Saturday, June 22 at T-Street Beach in San Clemente.

Slyde Handboards said that 100% of the event’s proceeds will be donated to A Walk on Water. A Walk on Water is a charity organization that provides surf therapy to children with special needs or disabilities.

After previously holding the event only at swimming areas south of the pier and at North Beach, Slyde was able to get city approval to hold the event at T-Street. According to a Slyde press release, it will be the first bodysurfing contest at T-Street.

“It’s an important location for us,” Angela Watts, co-owner of Slyde Handboards, said. “Every year it has grown, and it’s huge to get the event at an iconic surf break like T-Street.”

The event began with 40 contestants in 2017, then grew to 60 in 2018. This year, the competition spots are sold out with 80 entrants into the bodysurfing and hand-

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boarding events.

Handboarding is like bodysurfing, but the surfer wears what’s essentially a minisurfboard on one hand. It allows the riders to go longer and faster as they push on the wave with the handboard.

“Someone like myself,” Watts said, “who’s not a great swimmer and bodysurfer but loves to ride the waves, it helps me ride the waves. With the handboard, I can ride all the way into shore.”

After time volunteering in other events and with surf instructors from A Walk on Water, Angela and husband and Slyde coowner Steve set out to make the event to raise money for the charity organization.

Slyde was also on the lookout to make a competition for handboarding, as there hasn’t been too much in its history. So the event came together with increasing success.

“It’s incredible what they do with the families,” Watts said. “It’s the community.

We’re just so thankful to see people step up and help raise money for an unbelievable cause, with a fun day enjoying the water.”

The event will have a raffle with donated items to help raise money for A Walk on Water after a full day of bodysurfing and handboarding competition.

Saturday’s competition kicks off at 8 a.m. and runs to the finals from 2:15-3:30 p.m. There will also be a half-hour “expression session” at 12:15 p.m. in which visitors are encouraged to grab a board and get in the water for some free time.

“Sometimes surfing feels like such an inclusive club, and we want it to be allinclusive,” Watts said. “It’s about getting people out on one wave. Come out and grab a handboard.” SC sanclementetimes.com

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Summer Role Model Series Coming To SHACC When it comes to being a good surfer or lifeguard, sometimes it’s what you do out of the water that makes the biggest difference

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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his summer, the Surfing Heritage and Culture Center is teaming up with the San Clemente Junior Lifeguard Foundation to bring a series of “role model” talks to town. The goal is to expose young watermen and waterwomen in South Orange County to a variety of role models, including lifeguards, pro surfers and other notable athletes and influencers. Open to the public, there will be three different talks over the course of the summer, all dealing with varying subject matter.

“We did one last year with Shaun Tomson and were overwhelmed by the response, so we’re coming back bigger and better this summer,” says Greg Hulsizer, who is organizing the talks. “We’ll be covering a number of different topics and have some amazingly talented speakers donating their time to help support and

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TOSH JOHNSON

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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y favorite thing about surfing is that I can do it every day, and I love the feel of being in the water,” says 12-year-old Tosh Johnson.

The first time Johnson was on a surfboard, he was only 2 years old, but he says he “really started surfing at 5.”

Hailing from San Juan Capistrano, like so many kids in the area, Johnson was bitten by the surfing bug during the session he and his father would share at Doheny State Beach.

“I look up to my dad the most, because

San Clemente Times June 20-26, 2019

SURF FORECAST Water Temperature: 65-67 Degrees Water Visibility and Conditions: 10-15’ Thursday: Small and inconsistent southwest swell lingers as new long period south-southwest swell starts to fill in underneath. Better exposed spots can expect surf in the waist to chest high range (3-4’ faces) through the day with standouts seeing shoulder high sets (4’+ faces) come through.

Light/variable to locally light offshore winds are expected in the early morning, becoming light onshore out of the southwest by late morning.

Southwest flow increases through the afternoon before likely easing later in the evening.

From lessons in water safety to beach games, there’s lots of reasons to jump for joy when you’re a junior lifeguard. Photo: Courtesy of the San Clemente Lifeguard & Junior Guard Foundation

inspire this next generation of lifeguards, surfers and water people.”

The first talk—“Safety First! If Something Happens, Will You Know What to Do?”—will be on Saturday, June 22 at the Surfing Heritage and Culture Center in San Clemente. It will be led by San Clemente resident and World Surf League physician Dr. Warren Kramer and feature San Clemente lifeguard John “Cheddar” Chetwynd, big-wave charger Rusty Long, ocean safety expert and instructor Morgan Hoestery, and lifeguard/professional surfer and emergency room nurse Marissa Shaw. The focus will revolve around what everyone needs to know if something goes wrong when we are out swimming, surfing or playing in the ocean.

On July 20, the second lecture—“Let’s All Share the Stoke!”—will focus on the power of positivity in the water. It will deal with topics such as surfing etiquette, anti-

bullying and the importance of “sharing the stoke” by caring for our environment and giving back. Hosting the talk will be esteemed Orange County Register reporter and San Clemente resident Laylan Connelly. She’ll be speaking in an open forum with Dane, Patrick and Tanner Gudauskas; local pro surfer Crosby Colapinto; local super groms Sierra Downer, Tyrone Fomenko and Nate Pierce; as well as Jaysea DeVoe, Natasha Overin and high school Surfrider Foundation representative Zach Meyler.

Finally, rounding out the summer offerings, the topic on Aug. 10 will be “Girl Power in the Ocean!” An exciting opportunity for boys and girls alike, World Surf League commentator Rosy Hodge will be leading the discussion, which will feature Patti Paniccia, professional women’s surfing pioneer, attorney, author, broadcast journalist and law professor; San Clemente surfing

I wouldn’t be where I am without him,” Johnson says. “I also look up to my uncle, Mikey Todd, because he was a pro surfer and is an amazing surfer and coach when he is able to give me advice.”

Seven years later, Tosh’s love and passion for surfing and the ocean haven’t diminished. Currently barreling into 7th grade at Marco Forester Middle School, Josh can be found hitting the surf either at Salt Creek in Dana Point or Lower Trestles in San Clemente—when he’s not hitting the books.

“Surfing inspires me in school, at home and in the water, to keep working and never give up. Surfing is fun and I like to push myself to get better,” Johnson says. SC

Tosh Johnson. Photo: Courtesy of the Johnson Family

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Outlook: Old southwest swell drops as as the new round of south-southwest swell increases through the weekend. Expect surf to remain in the waist to shoulder high zone (3-4’+ faces) for well exposed breaks with occasional sets pushing head high (5’ faces) around the peak of the swell, late Saturday into early Sunday. Light southerly winds are expected first thing Saturday, picking up a notch out of the southwest in the afternoon. Sunday likely sees more favorable light/variable morning winds, with similar flow out of the southwest in the afternoon.

legend Sheri Crummer, stand-up paddle icon Candice Appleby, young San Clemente all-star surfer Mia “Mouse” McLeish, and other pro surfers and waterwomen.

When it comes to filling up the groms’ schedule, there’s no shortage of good stuff going on around San Clemente and Dana Point this summer. But this role model series of talks at the Surfing Heritage and Culture Center is a unique opportunity to slow things down a little, hear from some of the most accomplished athletes from our local waters, and appreciate the roles that lifeguards, surfers, paddlers and other ocean-going folks have in our vibrant community. SC

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