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Honoring the City’s Best San Clemente honors its inaugural class of the new Sports Hall of Fame E Y E O N S C / PAG E 6

Three-time World longboard champion and SUP champion Colin McPhillips is among the first group of athletes and coaches inducted into the San Clemente Sports Hall of Fame. Photo by Jack McDaniel

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SONGS Decision May Lead to Public Hearing

Get a Look at Some of the Area’s Top Camping Destinations

Former NFL Player Arrested in San Clemente

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LOCAL NEWS & IN-DEPTH REPORTING

SC S a n C le m e n te

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO The Planning Commission got their first look at a proposal to build a 136-room hotel and residential enclave in the heart of downtown, and their message to the developer was clear: It’s just too much. Irvine-based developer Urban Village is proposing to build the hotel and 38 single-family townhomes, along with over 10,000 square feet of commercial space, on a 3.1-acre property, located off Camino Capistrano and El Camino Real, just behind the Egan House and south of Historic Town Center Park. After reviewing the initial site plan and conceptual drawings, commissioners called the ambitious project “overbuilt.” Among their concerns included a lack of parking for residents’ visitors and the hotel’s location behind homes. Urban Village’s plans also call for a three-story restaurant, commercial and event space fronting Camino Capistrano.

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NEXT DOOR WH AT ’S GO I N G O N I N OU R NE IGH B O R I N G TOW N S

Nearly four years after emptying his bank accounts and disappearing, a man accused of stealing $1.5 million from area residents is expected back in Orange County next week after his arrest in south-Florida, officials said.

Edward Sellers Fitzgerald, 60, a former Dana Point Yacht broker, was arrested Friday in Delray Beach, Fla.—north of Boca Raton—by the Delray Beach Police Department on a $1.5 million warrant from Orange County, said Farrah Emami, spokeswoman for the Orange County District Attorney’s Office. Fitzgerald elected not to fight extradition and is expected to return by May 23. A 27-year veteran of the yacht brokerage business, Fitzgerald is charged with using his business to operate a fraudulent investment and sale scheme. Fitzgerald disappeared in July 2009, but authorities were able to locate him in Florida last year.

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What’s Up With...

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…a SONGS Ruling?

THE LATEST: A federal panel on Monday ruled the public can petition for an extended hearing process before a panel of judges regarding plans to restart the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station, but stopped short of setting such a process in motion.

The Atomic Safety Licensing Board—a panel of legal and technical judges employed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission that rules on adjudicatory and licensing issues—said the environmental group Friends of the Earth had proven that the NRC’s investigation into whether to restart the plant safely essentially amounted to a change in the way Southern California Edison intends to operate the plant—a license amendment. As such, the public is allowed to ask for an adjudicated (presided over by judges) public review of the utility’s proposal to restart the plant.

Opponents of re-starting SONGS have advocated strongly for an adjudicated hearing, which they hope would allow for cross-examination of Edison officials and engineers as to the state of the steam generators.

WHAT’S NEXT: Burnell said a local public hearing on the status of the NRC’s investigation into the utility’s restart petition would be coming “in the not too distant future.”

FIND OUT MORE: For the full story, visit www.sanclementetimes.com — Jim Shilander

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…the Serra Affordable Housing Project?

THE LATEST: The San Clemente Planning Commission approved a proposal to build a 19-unit low income housing complex on city owned property on Avenida Serra last San Clemente Times May 16–22, 2013

Wednesday, despite concerns that the proposal would overwhelm some of the surrounding buildings.

The City Council actually approved a design for the building in 2010, but the planning commission needed to approve a cultural heritage permit and site plan permit for the building with developer National Community Renaissance.

The site, located at 107-115 Avenida Serra, is adjacent to a city owned parking lot and Nomad’s Canteen. Associate planner Cliff Jones said the site was initially purchased by the city with redevelopment funds, which would mean that if it failed to develop the property as workforce housing, it would be forced to sell the property and would be unable to control its development.

San Clemente Historical Society President Larry Culbertson told the planning commission he was opposed to the proposal because the scale of the project.

The building essentially swallows up the surrounding buildings, such as a historic one-story next door, he said.

WHAT’S NEXT: National CORE President Byron Ely said the company is finalizing the financing for the building. He said an announcement of a construction schedule may come next month.

FIND OUT MORE: For more on the story, visit www.sanclementetimes.com. — JS

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…the New Principals?

THE LATEST: The Capistrano Unified School District last Wednesday appointed three new principals for San Clemente schools.

Heidi Crowley was named principal at Shorecliffs Middle School, Paul Foucart at Concordia Elementary and Troy Hunt at Vista del Mar Elementary. The trio will begin their new positions in the fall and will

take over for Kenny Moe, Dave Gerhard and Scott Young, respectively, who all announced they will be retiring at the end of the school year.

“I am excited to welcome each of these talented instructional leaders to their new positions,” CUSD Board President John Alpay said in a statement. “The quality and variety of experiences each of these leaders bring to their positions will be an asset to the academic progress of the students and to the community they serve in San Clemente.”

Crowley has served as assistant principal at Aliso Niguel High School since 2005. Foucart currently serves as director of instruction and instructional technology in the San Ramon Unified School District in Northern California. Hunt is currently the administrative director for educational services in the Cypress School District.

WHAT’S NEXT: The trio will begin their new positions in the fall.

FIND OUT MORE: For the full story, visit www.sanclementetimes.com.

—Brian Park

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...the CUSD Contract Negotiations?

THE LATEST: With contract negotiations set to begin between the Capistrano Unified School District and teacher and school employee unions, school officials on Wednesday laid out their early priorities, which include lowering class sizes and restoring school days.

The district will head into negotiations while having to address a $20 million budget shortfall next year. Initial contract proposals were left brief, but school officials attempted to assuage parents’ concerns, saying they share the same priorities and that talking points would become more

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focused as negotiations progress.

“As negotiators, we’ve been given direction by you to pursue, as a number one priority, a reduction in class sizes, a reduction in the number of furlough days and an increase in instructional minutes,” Superintendent Joseph Farley said.

WHAT’S NEXT: Once contracts have been renegotiated, the district will prepare a revised budget by late June.

FIND OUT MORE: For the full story, visit www.sanclementetimes.com. —BP

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…an NFL Player arrested in SC?

THE LATEST: Former Detroit Lions wide receiver Titus Young was arrested Friday in San Clemente after a number of calls were made throughout the city referencing the troubled player.

Orange County Sheriff’s Department spokesman Jim Amormino said three calls were made for a man referencing Young’s description in a six-hour period in different parts of the city, culminating in an arrest following a call close to midnight that he had broken into a resident’s home on Calle Casino. When police arrived, Young allegedly popped out of shrubs and fled on foot from deputies. When caught, Young allegedly assaulted a sheriff’s deputy, leading to him being booked for both assaulting a police officer and for burglary. Young was placed on a medical hold for psychological evaluation and was scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday.

WHAT’S NEXT: Young faces a felony burglary count and five counts of misdemeanor assault on a peace officer. Young’s father has told the press that his son suffers from a mental illness.

FIND OUT MORE: For updates, visit www. sanclementetimes.com. — JS www.sanclementetimes.com

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CITY AND COMMUNITY CALENDAR Thursday, May 16 City Council Budget Workshop 4 p.m.

Council Chambers, 100 Avenida Presidio, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

Assistance League of Capistrano Valley General Meeting 9:30 a.m.-noon volunteer organization whose members provide humanitarian programs in South Orange County. alcvsocialreservations@gmail.com; www.capistranovalley.assistanceleague.org.

Friday, May 17 Ballroom Bash 7:15 p.m. Dance lesson in the tango, followed by open dancing to a variety of music at the SC Community Center. $10. 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente, 949.498.0233, www.ballroombash.com.

Older Americans Tribute 12 p.m. Lunch and entertainment at the Dorothy Visser Senior Center. 117 Ave. Victoria, San Clemente, 949.498.3322.

Sunday, May 19 Sierra Sage Nature Walk 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Join the Sierra Sage chapter of the Sierra Club to enjoy the scenery of The Reserve/ Richard and Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy. $5-$10. Call for info and directions, 949.489.9778, www.theconservancy.org.

Tuesday, May 21 City Council Meeting 6 p.m. Regular meeting in City Hall Council Chambers. 100 Avenida Presidio, 949.361.8200, www.sanclemente.org.

NEWS BITES

Compiled by Jim Shilander

PROPS, RECOGNITIONS AND MORSELS OF INFO Italian Feast Fundraiser at Our Lady of Fatima Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church will host an Italian Family Feast fundraiser, Saturday May 25 in McGowan Hall, at 105 Esperanza, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dinner includes pasta with meat sauce, salad, bread, a dessert table and non-alcoholic beverages, with Italian music. Beer and wine will also be available. Tickets for adults are $12 and children $6. Proceeds are earmarked for McGowan Hall debt reduction. For information call 949.361.1729.

Military Outreach Group Hosting Walkathon Saturday Words of Comfort, Hope and Promise will be hosting an Armed Forces Day walkathon Saturday at Shorecliffs Middle School from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will include performances by a number of area musical groups and food vendors. The event will also include speakers from Camp Pendleton and special ceremonies at 10 a.m. and noon.

Proceeds from the event will go to the organization’s ongoing support work for military families. Information can be found at www. comforthopeandpromise.org, or by contacting Bob Rudy at 949.533.2300.

St. Margaret’s Students Organize PMMC Fundraiser Students from St. Margaret’s Episcopal School, including San Clemente residents Carolyn King and Natalie Schumacher, organized an all-school fundraiser to help the Pacific Marine Mammal Center in Laguna Beach. This year, the center rescued a record-high number of sea lions. Lower

school to high school children got involved through otter pop sales, bake sales, helping out at home for extra money, donating their allowances and staying up late rolling change with their parents to raise funds for the center. Through the combined efforts of the school, the students raised $6,504.62 for the center, which should be able to support 13 sea lion pups from rescue to release including fish and medication.

Red Cross Blood Drive Sunday San Clemente Presbyterian Church will host a Red Cross blood drive Sunday, May 19, at The Cellar, 156 Avenida Del Mar, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants will receive two VIP tickets to the Laugh Factory and two LA Galaxy tickets. To make an appointment, visit www.redcrossblood.org.

Use sponsor code “scpres.” Appointments can also be made by calling the church at 949.492.6159, or by emailing Tim Nesper at timnesper@gmail.com.

Coastal Advisory Commission Watershed Tour Saturday The City of San Clemente’s Coastal Advisory Committee is inviting members of the public to participate in an informational/ educational tour of the Prima Deshecha (Poche) Watershed. The tour begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 18 and will begin at the corner of Camino De Los Mares and Diamante in Forster Ranch. Participants will learn about the watershed and about water quality improvements that have been made to treat or reduce both urban and storm surface runoff and influent groundwater to the ocean.

The tour schedule will include stops at

Wednesday, May 22 Kiwanis Meeting Noon. Meeting at Carrows. 620 Avenida Pico, 949.290.8729, www.sanclementekiwanis.com.

SC Rotary Club Noon. Pride of the Pacific Bar & Grille, 150 Avenida Magdalena, 949.361.3619, www.sanclementerotary.org.

The 2013 season of Jazz at the Casa Romantica begins June 6 with an evening performance by the Grammy-winning ensemble of the Saddleback College Jazz Faculty. The performance will take place on at 7 p.m.

The concert series will continue on July 25 at 7 p.m. with a performance by The Memphis Kings, and will conclude on August 22 at 7 p.m. with a performance by the Ryan Rost Quartet.

Tickets to the three jazz performances are on sale and can be purchased by calling 949.498.2139 ext. 10.

Baha’i Center Presenting Music Program The Baha’i Center of San Clemente’s Music and the Faith program is presenting a “Musical Extravaganza” Saturday, May 18, beginning at 6 p.m. at 3316 Avenida del Presidente.

The program will feature artists Smith and Dragoman, Eric Harper and Zinnia Harper.

Music and the Faith focuses on the role the arts and music can play in contributing to the vibrancy and cohesiveness of community life.

Tickets are $20, and only available at the door. Those interested should arrive early, as seating is limited. This event is open to the public. More information can be found at www.bahaicenter.com, by calling 949.433.9555 or emailing bdjeffers@ hotmail.com.

Parents and students in the Capistrano Unified School District interested in online education are invited to attend an information session for California Preparatory Academy, the District’s virtual high school. The session will be held Wednesday, June 5 at 6:30 p.m. at Cal Prep, 32972 Calle Perfecto, San Juan Capistrano.

Thursday, May 23

San Clemente Times May 16–22, 2013

Jazz at the Casa Schedule Set

Cal Prep Information Session June 5

Planning Commission Meeting 6 p.m.

Regular meeting in Council Chambers. 100 Avenida Presidio, 949.361.8200, www.sanclemente.org.

San Clemente Toastmasters Workshop 6 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Toastmasters host a communication workshop on training and teaching others at the Best Western Plus Casablanca Inn. Cost $30. RSVP. 1601 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.728.8969, www.toastmastersclubs.org.

Calle Nuevo, Avenida Grande Vista, Via Cascadita and concludes at Poche Beach at 11 a.m.

Participants must provide their own transportation, and if they would like to meet up with the Coastal Advisory Committee at each location should plan to drive or bicycle.

Comfortable shoes, sunscreen, a hat and a water bottle are recommended.

For more information, call 949.361.8200 or visit www.san-clemente.org.

Students from St. Margaret’s Episcopal School (back row: Zoe Mellard, Ann Weston, Claire Allison, Carolyn King and Alissa Ohanesian. Middle: Iris Sewell, Amelia Parker, Izzy Morin, Caroline Brewster and Brayden Windes. Front: Addison Griffith, Natalie Schumacher, Emma Griffith), organized a school-wide fundraiser for the Pacific Marine Mammal Center’s efforts to rescue seals and other aquatic mammals. Courtesy photo

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The inaugural class San Clemente’s Sports Hall of Fame includes Mary Mulligan-Crapo, Sue Enquist, Bob Lutz, Greg Long, Mitch Kahn, Colin McPhillips and Karch Kiraly. Photo by Jim Shilander

San Clemente Honors its Sporting Best Sports figures reflect diversity of opportunities and backgrounds

By Jim Shilander San Clemente Times

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an Clemente’s sports heroes now have their Valhalla.

The San Clemente Sports Hall of Fame officially inducted its inaugural ninemember class Saturday at Vista Hermosa Sports Park, which will serve as the home of the Hall of Fame. Inductees represent surfing, football, volleyball, tennis, softball, basketball, skateboarding and watermen, reflecting the city’s diverse sporting history.

Sue Enquist, the first inductee, blazed a trail in the city, becoming one of the first girls to participate in city baseball programs. She credited that experience with helping to push her to success as a player and coach at UCLA, where she won 11 national titles before retiring in 2006.

“The parks and recreation programs in San Clemente set a template for me to continue through my whole life,” Enquist said.

“Playing baseball here is what allowed me to go to UCLA.” Members of the Hall of Fame must have either grown up in San Clemente and gone through the city’s recreation programs or participated in sports at the high school level, or moved here later in life but achieved athletic success while a resident San Clemente Times May 16–22, 2013

of the city.

Mitch Kahn, another San Clemente native, has been an Olympic kayaker and won more than 40 national lifeguarding championships. While traveling around the world, Kahn said, he’d often hear complementary comments from competitors about how much they loved the city as well.

“I’ve always been proud to call San Clemente my hometown,” Kahn said. “To be honored by your city is a really nice reward, to be recognized for your hard work.”

Bob Lutz moved to the area after starting his career in tennis, after he and his wife had their fill of the rain in Marin County, he said. After seeing a home on Ola Vista, Lutz, the winner of multiple Grand Slam doubles titles and a member of multiple Davis Cup winning teams has made his home in San Clemente since the early ’70s.

“I was surprised how many great athletes have come from this town,” Lutz said.

“I was on the road a lot, all over the world, but we’ve more than made up for it in the years since.”

Mary Mulligan Crapo moved to the city as a youth and became one of the top female athletes in San Clemente High School history. A few years later, she returned to her alma mater, where she served as head basketball coach for 25 years, winning 500 games, 13 league and five CIF titles.

Crapo said her career was made possible, in part, because of the opportunities her own high school coaches gave her.

Those coaches, she said, gave her encouragement to stick with sports during a time when women might be steered away and then provided her an opportunity to later return and coach.

“I’m a Triton through and through, I bleed red and black,” Crapo said.

Colin McPhillips was already a top surfer before a switch to longboarding

made him a legend, winning the U.S. Open of Longboarding in 1994 and again in 2007.

He is a three-time Association of Surfing Professionals Longboard Champion and was the group’s No. 1 ranked surfer in 1999, 2001 and 2002.

“It’s an honor to be recognized by the city I grew up in,” McPhillips said. “I’ve traveled all over the world, and there isn’t a better place to live.”

Big wave surfer Greg Long is best known for riding the world’s largest waves and is a past winner of the Quicksilver Big Wave Invitational, Mavericks Surf Contest and the Red Bull Big Wave Africa contest.

He has also won coveted Billabong XXL Big Wave awards several times.

“It’s one thing to win a competition. It’s something more important when the community recognizes you and your actions,” Long said.

Karch Kiraly was another who moved to San Clemente later in life.

He said while attending high school in Santa Barbara, his teams had a fierce rivalry with the Tritons, but meeting his wife, a San Clemente native, brought him to the city. Having already been a part of two Olympic indoor volleyball teams, Kiraly went on to be a member of the first Olympic gold-medal-winning team in beach volleyball at the Atlanta Games in 1996.

He is now the head coach of the United States women’s national team.

“It’s something very special to be a part of the first class,” Kiraly said. “I got to be a part of the first team to win volleyball gold, the first ever beach volleyball event and gold medal. It fits right along in that theme of firsts.”

Two other inductees were unable to make the ceremony, but sent statements of thanks. Bill Kenney was a quarterback at San Clemente High School who became a Pro Bowler with the Kansas City Chiefs in

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the early ’80s. After his career ended, Kenney became a state senator in Missouri and now serves on the Missouri Public Service Commission.

In a statement read by his sisters, Kenney said athletics were always an important part of life growing up in San Clemente.

“All Kenneys learned to compete,” he wrote. “It’s easy to see all my success came from my background.”

Ryan Sheckler was in Europe preparing for a competition. The youngest of the inductees, Sheckler became a professional when he was 13 years old and has excelled around the world at skateboarding contests. Sheckler is the owner of three X Games gold medals, and has established a charitable foundation in the city. Sheckler’s father Randy thanked the community for supporting his son throughout his years as a skater.

City Council member Jim Evert, who helped spearhead the development of the Hall of Fame as mayor in 2012, said the inaugural induction ceremony was the first in an event that should last decades.

While serving as mayor, Evert said he met Enquist at the annual luncheon honoring the city’s employees in February.

The coach was serving as a motivational speaker for the event and related her experiences growing up in the city and how it affected her life.

“She mentioned what she’d done, coming up through San Clemente High School, the junior lifeguard program and how it affected all of these things that she’d accomplished,” Evert explained. “All of a sudden it clicked. We needed a vehicle to recognize people like this. That was the seed that sprung into the Hall of Fame.”

Evert said he spoke with then-City Manager George Scarborough about the idea, and agreed he didn’t want the Hall of Fame run by the city. He turned to Tom Wicks, the president of the Friends of San Clemente Beaches, Parks and Recreation Foundation, which helps raise funds to support scholarships and recreational activities in the city. The two began formulating a set of criteria for candidates as well as a plan for how and where to honor the inductees. From an initial list of 28 nominations, a committee of local sports and media representatives narrowed the field to the final group of nine.

The city and the foundation then made an agreement to allow the use of one of the Aquatic Center walls for the display, which will include 1-square-foot tiles with the names, sport and a brief biographical sketch of each inductee.

Evert said the first class would likely be the largest for the Hall of Fame. From this year on, he said, the city is likely to only add two or three members each year.

The space at the Aquatic Center allows for 128 tiles to be placed, which should keep the program going for decades. There will also be a large mural that will include images from the early history of San Clemente sports, Evert said. SC —Steve Breazeale contributed to this report. www.sanclementetimes.com

EYE ON SC

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

Monday, May 13 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Avenida Pico/Avenida La Pata (4:03 p.m.)

A patrol check was requested after a man was seen with a shopping cart full of trash bags. The woman requesting information did not believe the man was a transient but said he was dressed strangely for hot weather. The man was wearing a brown tweed winter jacket, a black scarf and brown suede boots and was thought to be in his 40s.

WELFARE CHECK Avenida Junipero, 100 Block (2:37 p.m.)

A caller said his elderly neighbor had

been the victim of an ongoing fraud. A vehicle with Colorado plates was parked in front of the building and a man was out front talking on his cell phone. The caller believed the man may have been in the act of committing the fraud, and that a second subject might be upstairs with the neighbor. The man had come to the residence numerous times to get money from the woman, the caller said.

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but said she could see a sign that said “Tritons.” The woman was found near San Clemente High School.

DISTURBANCE Avenida Estacion, 1700 Block (4:01 p.m.)

A woman called police after her boyfriend hit her and tore off her shirt. The woman said there were no weapons involved but her boyfriend is a parolee. The man was last scene walking towards the Metrolink train.

WELFARE CHECK Camino Capistrano/El Camino Real (10:05 p.m.) A woman called police after receiving a call from her ex-husband who told her their son had called him “ranting and hallucinating,” saying that he was stranded. The son is on probation for drugs and possession.

WELFARE CHECK El Camino Real, 3700 Block (1:23 p.m.)

A caller witnessed an intoxicated woman wearing a floral blouse and a long black skirt, walking to a motel with an unknown man. The woman said she witnessed the man convince the intoxicated woman to go with him. She was worried the man was going to try rob the woman.

ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY Camino de los Mares, 600 Block (9:22 p.m.) An off-duty lifeguard discovered an unconscious man sitting in a silver Dodge minivan. The man was still breathing and the lifeguard stood-by until emergency personnel arrived at the scene.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON IN VEHICLE Calle de los Arboles/Colina Rodante (5:17 a.m.) A female driving a green Ford Expedition was parked at a red light for 20 minutes. The caller thought the woman was possibly sleeping.

DISTURBANCE Avenida Pico, 700 Block (7:22 p.m.)

A woman received a voicemail from her friend saying that her boyfriend left her stranded following an argument. The woman did not know where she was

INVESTIGATE PERSON DOWN Ola Vista/Avenida Santa Barbara (2:48 a.m.) A man was laying down on the sidewalk, not moving. The caller said it looked like the man may have been run over by a vehicle.

Saturday, May 11 DISTURBANCE Calle Portofino/Calle Alumbrado (8 p.m.)

Dispatch received an emergency call, but no one was on the line. The dispatcher could hear an argument, possibly between a man and a woman. The dispatcher reported that it sounded like the people on the line were possibly chasing each other. Later reports suggest that the subjects were two juveniles fighting over a skateboard.

DISTURBANCE Avenida La Plata, 200 Block (6:30 p.m.)

Two adult men were involved in a physical fight at the skate park.

DISTURBANCE Buena Vista, 1500 Block (6:19 p.m.)

A drunken juvenile was walking by North Beach with a bloody hand. The juvenile had reportedly broken a mirror at a car lot. Lifeguards were called to the scene to find the boy, but the youth was seen running southbound toward Escalones, leaving a large blood trail behind. The subject was eventually found. He was reportedly uncooperative.

DISTURBANCE Avenida Pico, 900 Block (3:51 p.m.)

A woman was walking through a parking lot begging for money. The woman was carrying a sign and a screaming child.

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GUEST OPINION: By Georgette Korsen

Man’s Truest Friend

City should consider tree ordinance to protect natural environment

I

think that I shall never see a poem as lovely as a tree.”

—Joyce Kilmer 1913 San Clemente desperately needs a Tree Preservation Ordinance to enlighten residents on the value of trees and to offer protections to those being lost every day for a myriad of reasons, including sidewalk installations, pruning costs, street widening, building projects, bike lanes, utility line interference, homeowner associations, improper pruning, view enhancement and an increasingly high attrition rate from diseases and pests.

But whatever the reasons, San Clemente is becoming the big loser. Our city tree canopy is dwindling. And now, we’re facing an ill-guided push to allow even our public trees—parks, golf course, neighborhood street trees, Pier Bowl, North Beach, even our Casa trees, to be cut down to enhance a view. It’s no comfort that the complainer would bear cutting costs to have valuable trees removed. It’s no solace that they’d replace a mature tree worth thousands with a young one worth practically nothing. And it certainly wouldn’t be the neutral tree policy as promoted. No matter how old, or beautiful, or healthy the tree…it could be lost simply to enhance one resident’s view.

At a time when Los Angeles, New York, Denver, London, Ontario, and Shanghai are each pledging to plant one million trees—San Clemente seems fixated on getting rid of ours.

So why should we care?

Trees are “the lungs of the earth,” absorbing air pollution and carbon while releasing oxygen. According to the Trust for Public Land, a large, mature leafy tree absorbs 48 lbs. of airborne carbon per year. Translation: It offsets the annual exhaust emissions from 1.5 average cars, and releases enough life-giving oxygen to meet the yearly needs of two people. However, trees don’t effectively begin performing these tasks until they’re 25 years old.

Translation: If mature trees are cut down and replaced by small young trees, it will be decades before they resume this vital function. Furthermore, when trees have been cleansing the air and sequestering carbon in their roots, branches and trunks for many decades are cut down, that stored carbon is released back into the environment and erodes air quality.

Studies show a downtown with lush tree canopy is where people wish to shop and congregate—agreeing to pay 12 percent more than at a mall. Trees relieve stress

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and promote psychological well-being, and mature trees in the garden can increase home property values 10 to 15 percent. They lower temperatures when providing shade, reducing cooling costs. They provide food and habitat for already declining bird populations while increasing watershed. The eucalyptus is where monarch butterflies roost during migration and its blossoms provide nectar for bees.

Large trees situated between your home and the freeway, attenuate traffic noise and filter exhaust emissions—before it reaches your lungs.

The hard truth is, we’re lucky to have the mature trees we do. With diseases and pests killing off such staples as myoporum, oleanders, oaks, elms, toyons, sugar pines, eucalyptus, all varieties of citrus and more, we’re losing, perhaps forever, trees and shrubs we’ve come to rely upon in landscaping. Cutting down mature healthy trees and replacing them with small ones needing large amounts of water for five years to become established and which may not thrive in today’s world, is a short-sighted exchange.

When cutting down a 30- to 80-year old tree, one needs to think long and hard. Because unless you’re very young, you’ll likely not see that which replaces it, ever again be so lovely, shade offering, or gift providing, in your lifetime.

Doing it to enable a few people to increase their ocean view at such great cost to the rest of the community is to ignore the greater good.

Affluent, healthy, forward thinking communities always have beautiful trees. Cities like Santa Barbara, Carmel, San Luis Obispo, Beverly Hills, Newport Beach, Coronado, Carlsbad, San Marino, Rancho Santa Fe, and so many others, are Tree City USA communities, reaping the benefits of their priority to ensure abundant tree canopy.

How wonderful it would be if San Clemente could make a similar commitment to enhancing our city’s quality of life, beauty and economic vitality—all while making it a better world. Please email city council at cityhall@san-clemente. org and request that we do.

Georgette Korsen is a director and past president of the San Clemente Historical Society and a founding member of the San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Shelter. 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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Letters to the Editor MORE NATURE, NOT MORE PAVEMENT CARLA MOFFATT-SMITH, San Clemente

Thank you to Ewan Morrison (Letters to the Editor: “Sympathy for Homeowners, But Don’t Remove Trees” May 2).

As a Broadmoor homeowner, and fellow neighbor in San Clemente, we are all concerned with ocean views.

However, the historic preservation of our city as a whole needs to be focused on historic properties and natural preserves. We do not need more pavement. We need more nature.

When the city does have the funds to thin the trees in Verde Park in Broadmoor, please be mindful of the nature, bird nesting and re-growth of the citizen’s park.

Trim the trees after nesting season between October and February so we can all celebrate new foliage and our unique birds without killing our greenery.

CONSIDER A TREE ORDINANCE JOHN HAZELTINE, San Clemente

On May 29, the Planning Commission, City Council and General Plan Advisory Committee will consider aspects of the Centennial General Plan.

The formulation and enactment of a tree preservation ordinance governing trees on public property should be a priority of the city and called for in the general plan.

A small number of residents have lobbied a member of the City Council to enact a view protection ordinance.

Enactment of a tree preservation ordinance should precede formulation of a view protection ordinance. Why? It’s a matter of fairness to all residents in the city. A tree preservation ordinance will benefit all citizens of San Clemente in perpetuity while the benefits of view protection extend to only a limited number of individuals during the amount of time they possess private property.

There does need to be a mechanism for property owners to seek exemptions from the tree preservation ordinance for view protection purposes. This process should contain an application, fee and presentation of an environmental impact report. The EIR is necessary so that the city can evaluate all aspects of each application.

Staff should review such applications and recommendation made for approval, denial or further study to the (Cont. on page 10) www.sanclementetimes.com

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(Cont. from page 8) planning commission. Where necessary, final determination should be made by the City Council. In no case should a member of the city staff, such as the Director of Beaches, Parks & Recreation, have personal discretion to authorize removal of trees on city property.

The city government should not exempt itself from the EIR process called for in a tree preservation ordinance.

In other words, when a member of the staff, council or a commission seeks removal of tree on public property— where no prior application by a private property owner exists—the provisions of the ordinance will bind the city.

As the city shapes its revision of the General Plan, provision for enhancement and preservation of tree, shrub and other landscaping elements on public property will benefit San Clemente for the following reasons: General enhancement of the quality of life of residents and visitors through providing and protecting habitat for birds and other desirable wildlife; increasing and protecting the aesthetic beauty of the city; softening of harsh building lines and large expanses of pavement; cooling of air by reducing heat generated by buildings and paved surfaces, reduction of levels of domestic violence, fostering safer, more sociable neighborhood. It will positively differentiate San Clemente from neighboring cities, attracting vacationing visitors, businesses, shoppers and homeowners. There may be an increase in citywide property values and improvement of the tax base. There will be a calming influence on vehicle drivers and a slowing of traffic and sequestration of vehicleproduced pollution and generation of oxygen, purifying the air we breathe.

PLASTIC BAG BAN REJECTION ABOUT SELFISHNESS SANDRA WEAVER, San Clemente

What do Huntington Beach, Laguna Beach, Dana Point and Los Angeles have in common, other than that they are all in Southern California near the coast? These cities have adopted a ban on plastic bags. Recently the San Clemente City Council voted against the ban despite hearing facts and figures from the Coastal Advisory Commission that should make any intelligent person readily agree with the ban. Why would an intelligent person oppose this ban?

Selfishness.

There are now seven billion people living on planet Earth along with animals, fish and birds and a variety of vegetation. Technology has made our lives easier but now we are discovering it is having a disastrous effect on the environment. I use the word disastrous because we are now in the midst of the sixth mass extinction of planet Earth. The first five were caused by climate change and events beyond our control, but this next extinction will be caused by human beings (Google “sixth mass extinction” and read it for yourself). We can turn this ship around, but it will require that we learn the facts and take the necessary action.

Ken Nielsen, a fisherman, tells us that he sees hundreds of bags regularly while making trips to LA or other areas. He says that while “it’s not going to save the world by outlawing these bags in San Clemente, it is a good thing to show our grandchildren.”

Kirk Kegal, a San Clemente resident, suggested that a surcharge on paper bags would put a burden on the poor, elderly and handicapped, but what he really is opposed to

is the inconvenience to himself. He says he is an adult and “capable of making my own choices on how to bring home my groceries.” Kirk, there are other people living on this planet and in this community beside yourself. Perhaps it’s time for you to educate yourself on the facts.

But let’s turn this situation around for a moment. What if the grocery stores and other retail businesses decided to be pro-active and use only paper bags? Trader Joe’s already does this. And those who bring in their own bags are entered in a weekly drawing to win prizes. Here’s another “what if.” Stores could purchase cloth bags in huge volumes at a low cost and sell them for even less than the current $1 price tag. There are many fun things and promotions the stores could do to make the transition to reusable bags not only fun but also profitable. And, of course, we would expect the government to give those stores a hefty tax break for contributing to the healing of the planet.

We’ve gotten used to convenience and instant gratification but now we are getting the bill. We can still have our bountiful and amazing way of life here on planet Earth and in San Clemente. We simply need to be aware of the needs of the others living here with us including the Planet we inhabit. It too, lives and breathes—but for how long?

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GETTING OUT

YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER

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

thursday

JURIED STUDENT ART EXHIBITION Noon-4 p.m. Final night to see Saddleback College Art Gallery’s 80 works of art in various mediums by students.

28000 Marguerite Pkwy., Mission Viejo, 949.582.4656, www.saddleback.edu/arts.

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BIKE TO WORK DAY 7:30 a.m. Metrolink’s Bike to Work Day with free rides for cyclists, plus OCTA is holding its annual Bike Rally Ride the same day. www.octa.net.

PAINTING THE CASA GARDENS: AN EVENING WITH GIANNE HARPER 7 p.m. Casa Romantica presents a first-hand account of Harper’s creative process painting gardens around the world. Open to the public. General admission $10. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

IRIE LOVE WITH TINI GREY 8 p.m. Live music at StillWater. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.danapointstillwater.com.

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DANCING FOR A CAUSE 6 p.m. Five charities in San Clemente including the Rotary Club join to host the third annual Dancing For a Cause at the Casino San Clemente with dinner, auctions, dance competition and much more. Admission $125 per person. 140 W. Avenida Pico, San Clemente, 949.369.6600, www.thecasinosanclemente.com.

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ONX WINES TASTING EVENT 5 p.m.-9 p.m. SC Wine Company features the Templeton-based winery for a tasting. Tasting fee includes complimentary refreshments.

212 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com R&B IN SC: POPS CONCERT 7 p.m. San Clemente High School’s Triton Vocal Arts present their annual endof-the-year concert with singing and dancing to choreographed numbers. Tickets $8-$10. 700 Avenida Pico, San Clemente, 949.492.4165, www.sctritons.com.

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AT THE MOVIES: ‘GATSBY’ IS STYLE OVER SUBSTANCE F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby is one of the most read novels in American literature. But for whatever reason, the story can never seem to get a proper film adaptation. The 1974 version felt stoic and dull, and a TV movie adaptation in 2000 was distractingly low-budget and underacted. Now Baz Luhrmann’s attempt at the classic is the perfect example of the director’s common criticism of style over substance. On Long Island 1922, Midwestern bond salesman Nick Carraway (Tobey Maguire) moves in next door to and befriends wealthy playboy Jay Gatsby (Leonardo DiCaprio), fellow socialites Daisy and Tom Buchanan (Carey Mulligan and Joel Edgerton), Jordan Baker (Elizabeth Debicki), the more proletarian Myrtle and George Wilson (Isla Fisher and Jason Clarke) and the © 2013 Bazmark Film III Pty Limited mysterious Meyer Wolfsheim (Amitabh Bachchan). Luhrmann’s trademark wild, colorful aesthetics played out to various pop songs worked before with Romeo + Juliet (1996) and Moulin Rouge! (2001), but here it comes across much too animated and out of place. The actors are fairly miscast, save for Debicki, and their acting is just as over-the-top as the direction. The use of rap and dubstep in dramatic scenes takes the viewer out of the film, though Florence Welch and Lana del Rey provide two beautiful ballads. Those who love the 1920s might enjoy the eye candy of The Great Gatsby, but fans of Fitzgerald or Luhrmann will probably feel disappointed and tired by the end. —Megan Bianco

BALLROOM BASH 7:15 p.m. Dance lesson in the tango, followed by open dancing to a variety of recorded music at the SC Community Center. Tickets $10.

100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente, 949.498.0233, www.ballroombash.com.

ANTIQUARIAN BOOK SALE 9 a.m.-2 p.m. San Clemente Friends of the Library has 40 boxes of rare and collectible books for sale; proceeds support the library.

242 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.276.6342.

PHOENIX 8 p.m. A fictional play at Camino Real Playhouse inspired by the life, death and rise to fame of tragic British singer/songwriter Nick Drake.

Tickets $18. Shows through May 26. 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.489.8082, www.caminorealplayhouse.org.

MUSIC AND FAITH: MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA 6 p.m. Music event at The Baha’i Center. Tickets $20.

3316 Avenida Del Presidente, San Clemente, 949.433.9555, www.bahaicenter.com.

MIKE HAMILTON 8 p.m.-11 p.m. Live music at Sundried Tomato Cafe. 821 Via Suerte, San Clemente, 949.388.5757, www.sundriedtomatocafe.com.

DSB TRIBUTE TO JOURNEY 8 p.m. America’s No. 1 Journey tribute at The Coach House. Tickets $15. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

FLOCK OF 80’S AND DJ RUCKUSS 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Party and music at Sunsets, 34700 Pacific Coast Hwy., Capistrano Beach, 949.276.8880, www.sunsetsbar.com.

DOHENY BLUES KICK-OFF PARTY 9 p.m. Lots of good music in DP this weekend starting with Mighty Mojo Prophets at StillWater. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.danapointstillwater.com.

DUKE ELLINGTON ORCHESTRA 8 p.m. Musical ensemble at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Tickets start at $25. 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.2121, www.scfta.org.

POUL PEDERSON 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. The artist makes his debut performance at DaVine Food & Wine along with wine tasting starting at 4 p.m. Tasting fee $15 for five wines. 34673 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.493.4044, www.davine-wine.com.

LADY ZEP 10 p.m. Concert in the OCT Room at OC Tavern with the all-female Led Zeppelin tribute band. Tickets $10. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.

WINE AND MUSIC CRUISE 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Dana Wharf’s cruise on a luxury catamaran with wine, snacks, music and more. Tickets $49. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

saturday

A MILE FOR MADDIE 8 a.m. The third annual 1.2-mile fundraising walk to benefit The Maddie James Foundation beginning at the Strand parking lot and ending at The Ocean Institute. After the walk enjoy an Open House Festival at the Ocean Institute. For more information and to register, see www.amileformaddie.com.

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DOHENY BLUES FESTIVAL 11 a.m. Two days, three stages featuring top-name bands, vendor village and international food and beverage court. Featured artists include Ben Harper. Free shuttle service from Dana Hills High School. General admission $60 single day; $110 both days. 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.360.7800, www.dohenybluesfestival.com.

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KROQ WEENIE ROAST Noon. KROQ’s annual music festival at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater featuring The Black Keys and more. Tickets start at $68. 8808 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, 949.212.0360, www.livenation.com.

sunday

LOCAL SUNDAY SESSIONS 6 p.m. Local musicians at Cabrillo Playhouse; this month features Kyara Kalb, Melody Ryan, and Taken by Canadians. $5 cash donation for entry. Beer and wine served for cash donation. 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente, 949.492.0465, www.cabrilloplayhouse.org.

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SAN CLEMENTE FARMERS MARKET 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Fresh produce, flowers and more every Sunday along Avenida Del Mar. Rain or shine.

REQUIEM 2 p.m. The Saddleback College Department of Music presents Giuseppi Verdi’s famous work in the McKinney Theater. General admission $15. 28000 Marguerite Pkwy., Mission Viejo, 949.582.4656, www.saddleback.edu.

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GETTING OUT (Cont. from page 12) MARINE WILDLIFE CRUISE 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. The Ocean Institute hosts the cruise with ship-board view of whales, dolphins, sunfish, sea lions and other creatures of the sea.

Cost $22-$35. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.

SIERRA SAGE NATURE WALK 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Join the Sierra Sage chapter of the Sierra Club to enjoy the beautiful, natural scenery of The Reserve/Richard and Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy. Admission $5-$10. Call for info and directions, 949.489.9778, www.theconservancy.org.

FREIGHT SHAKERS CHICKEN BINGO 1:30 p.m.

Live music at The Swallow’s Inn. 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com.

THREE MUSTACHES 4 p.m. Party and music at Sunsets, 34700 Pacific Coast Hwy., Capistrano Beach, 949.276.8880, www.sunsetsbar.com.

ASHUN 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Live music at Wind & Sea Restaurant. 34699 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.6500, www.windandsearestaurants.com.

THE SERRA CHAPEL TOUR 11:15 a.m. Tour at the Mission in honor of Father Junipero Serra, who was born 300 years ago this year. Offered Sundays. Admission $6-$9.

26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.

FREE FISHING FOR KIDS Noon. A fishing lesson and more for kids at Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Whale Watching. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

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wednesday

MEMORIAL DAY PARTY COOKING CLASS 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Cooking class at Antoine’s Café. Includes recipes, a glass of wine and dinner. $50 per person.

218 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.1763.

STORY TIME FOR CASA KIDS 10 a.m.

Kids ages 3-5 are invited to hear stories at Casa Romantica. Free. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

FOOD TRUCK: CURBSIDE BITES 5 p.m.-8 p.m.

Head to San Clemente High School for some good eats with OC’s top gourmet food trucks. 700 Avenida Pico, San Clemente, 949.751.6192, www.curbsidebites.com.

FARM TO FORK: ADULTS COOKING CLASS 6 p.m.7:30 p.m. The Ecology Center invites adults to explore the gardens and prepare a meal with a professional chef.

Cost $35-$45. 32701 Alipaz St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.443.4223, www.theecologycenter.org.

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tuesday

BROWN BAG LUNCH: LAVENDER WORKSHOP Noon. Casa Romantica hosts a “brown bag lunch” to spend an hour with a master gardener learning about lavender and its uses. Free event. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

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STUNG! LECTURE AND BOOK SIGNING 6:30 p.m.

Lisa-ann Gershwin will present her new book Stung! at The Ocean Institute. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.

CURIOSITY CARTS 10 a.m.-noon. A learning experience for kids with replicas of mission artifacts used by the Juaneno Indians at Mission San Juan Capistrano.

26801 Ortega Hwy., 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.

DUSTIN FRANKS 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Live music at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

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IT’S YOUR ESTATE WORKSHOP 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. The Ocean Institute’s free series of financial workshops to educate you on ways to plan for your financial future and how to find competent professionals. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.

CHERYL SILVERSTEIN 7:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Jazz and blues standards with Cheryl at StillWater. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.danapointstillwater.com.

WINE DINNER 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Vine features a four-course food and wine pairing. $40. 211 N El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949-361-2079, www.vinesanclemente.com.

ALL UP IN THERE 7:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Local band at Iva Lee’s. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2855, www.ivalees.com. *For our full calendar, visit the “Event Calendar” at www.sanclementetimes.com.

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SUDOKU

by Myles Mellor Each Sudoku puzzle consists of a 9X9 grid that has been subdivided into nine smaller grids of 3X3 squares. To solve the puzzle, each row, column and box must contain each of the numbers 1 to 9. Puzzles come in three grades: easy, medium and difficult. Level: Medium Last week’s solution:

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GUEST OPINION: Life’s a Beach by Shelley Murphy

Making a Great Technological Leap Forward Advancements don’t change what we use technology for ’m the first to admit it. I am technically challenged. When the conversation turns to gadgets and gizmos my eyes glaze over.

Kindle? No thanks, I prefer to feel the spine of a book in the palm of my hand. iPad? I’ll pass, my desktop computer works just fine.

So it’s no surprise I’ve kept the same cell phone for years. The latest technology doesn’t interest me. My phone serves one important purpose, to keep track of my two sons.

Last weekend, our college kid called to say he might be hard to contact these last couple weeks of school. Apparently, his phone wasn’t charging—even my tech challenged brain could compute a glitch.

I asked why his phone suddenly stopped working: he stalled a bit and finally said, “It might have been dropped in a cup of water.”

Coincidentally, his iPhone drowning occurred just as my BlackBerry began slipping into an irreversible coma. I love my Blackberry, but a slow death would torture us both so I opted to euthanize my old friend at the recycle center.

It was time anyway, I’m sick of the

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stares strangers sneak at my BlackBerry and me—they act as if I’m using a clay tablet and sharpened stone to communicate. I’ve also tired of my family’s pleas to join them and LIFE’S A BEACH their iPhones in the 21st

By Shelley Murphy century.

The iPhone is responsible for reshaping the smartphone industry or, in my case, the demise of my beloved BlackBerry. Apple released the first iPhone on June 29, 2007, and the latest iPhone 5, steamrolled into stores on September 21, 2012.

When Steve Jobs initially presented the iPhone to the public on January 9, 2007 he predicted the phone would become “a way of life” and he’s proven prophetic. I depend on texting to keep in touch with my sons—today’s cell phones are yesterday’s apron strings.

My son purchased his new iPhone and I agreed, reluctantly, to join the Apple generation.

After 90 minutes spent listening to an Apple specialist explain retina dis-

play, pixel density, iCloud, Wi-Fi and an exhausting exchange of passwords, user names and security codes, I finally had an iPhone in hand.

By the way, I bought a new car last month and it took less time to get out the door of the dealership with my new car keys in hand.

The specialist showed me the art of scrolling, pinching and dragging my way around the iPhone’s touchscreen.

I discovered the transition from typing texts to tapping the screen takes skilled dexterity. The smartphone’s “auto-correct” feature further complicated my attempts to text by wrongly predicting my words and incorrectly completing my sentences.

In the middle of my tutorial, I received a text from my girlfriend vacationing in Maui. The specialist instructed me to reply, so I poked around the touchscreen and eventually hit send.

After sending the text I realized my reply read, “It’s the lie moments infield,” instead of my intended text, “It’s the little moments in life.”

My girlfriend immediately shot back, “Did you finally get a new phone?”

The specialist handed me instructions

and a brochure about upcoming workshops, and I left the store.

Reading the instructions I found my smartphone comes equipped with a new voice activated friend named Siri. I’m afraid we’re not off to a very good start.

There’s been a lot of swearing, but fortunately she doesn’t seem to mind.

She’s an eager overachiever and constantly trying to please by choosing my music, writing my text messages and giving me directions.

Despite all her hype, I actually feel sorry for Siri and think she might not be that smart. She’s always asking me the same question, “What can I help you with?” And I’m always replying with the same answer: “Keep track of my two sons.”

Shelley Murphy has lived in San Clemente with her husband and two sons for the past 14 years. She’s a freelance writer and contributor to the SC Times since 2006. 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

CABRILLO BRINGS IN MUSICAL FOR LATEST SHOW

T Actors Daina Baker Bowler and Taras Wybaczynski Jr., are among the actors who will portray the struggling married couple at the center of The Last Five Years. Courtesy photo

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he Cabrillo Playhouse has made a late change to its season and will present the musical “The Last Five Years” beginning June 7. The playhouse was unable to cast its previously planned show, “One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest.”

The musical, created by Jason Robert Brown, is a semi-autobiographical look at

a relationship between a rising novelist and struggling actress, told in opposing chronological orders. The novelist, Jamie Wellerstein, tells his story from the start of the relationship, while Cathy Hyatt tells her story from the end to the beginning.

The two characters only interact once during the show, during their wedding.

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Three different sets of actors will portray the couple during the run of the musical, which will run Thursdays through Sundays until June 30. The cast includes Taras Wybaczynski Jr., Joey Nestra, Brandon Sanchez, Amanda Strader, Sharie Nitkin, Tiffany Berg and Daina Baker Bowler. SC www.sanclementetimes.com

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JUNIOR GOLFER MICHAEL SARRO HEATS UP BEFORE PGA JR. CHAMPIONSHIP

Michael Sarro, an 11-year-old from San Clemente, has had his share of success this year on the Southern California PGA Junior Golf Tour. The right-handed golfer made a splash in February by winning his first event and has since gone on the best streak of his young career; grabbing five top-10 finishes in his last five starts.

In those five events Sarro has three second-place finishes and two seventh-place finishes. His two most recent tournament starts, played on May 4 and May 5, resulted in back-to-back runner-up trophies.

Sarro’s hot streak has come at an op-

San Clemente’s Michael Sarro, 11, has five top-10 finishes in his last five starts on the Southern California PGA Junior Golf Tour. Courtesy photo

Camping Out

paddleboard and bicycle rentals. And just around the corner is the Dana Point Harbor, which has shopping, restaurants and other recreational options.

But for those who want to dig a little deeper into the camping scene at Doheny, take a walk up to the nearby Headlands. Five minutes inside the Dana Point Nature Interpretive Center at the top of Scenic Drive will be enough to get one’s bearings before walking the two-mile long looping trail around the area. Walkers will encounter postcard-worthy views of the Harbor and coastline as well as a preserved sliver of land with indigenous wildlife.

For cyclists, the paved San Juan Creek Trail starts right at the beach and heads east for about five miles, taking riders into nearby San Juan Capistrano.

Campsites at Doheny during peak season (March 1 to November 30) are $60 per day.

A guide to the many popular camping destinations in the area

By Steve Breazeale San Clemente Times

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t’s about that time for locals to dust off their camping gear in the garage and make a trip to one of the many popular getaway destinations in the area. From San Clemente to San Juan Capistrano, Dana Point and back, a handful of different campsites offer a wide range of exciting and unique activities to get you off the couch and into the surrounding wilderness. Here is a list of some of the most popular camping spots in the area along with some helpful tips on what to do when you get there.

SAN ONOFRE STATE BEACH San Onofre Bluffs is located south of San Clemente on I-5 (Exit Basilone Road), San Mateo Campground is one mile inland from I-5 (Exit Cristianitos), 949.492.4872 The two different camping options at San Onofre State Beach are unique in their own way. On the ocean side of the freeway are the San Onofre Bluffs, which have campsites perched along the cliffs that stretch down the beach. Just one short mile away, on the inland side, is the San Mateo Campground, which is more of a traditional Southern California camping scene. Both sites cost $35 per day.

Those staying at the Bluffs can take one of the six major trails leading down to the beach, where surfing, fishing and hiking are the main attractions.

At San Mateo, campers are nestled into one of the many valleys, where they can explore the area and see all kinds of wildlife.

“San Mateo is what you really picture what a campground is. It’s not an urban campground and you’re out in the boonies,” Lori Coble, special event permit coordinator for the Orange Coast District said. “You get to see the wildlife. That’s a great campground.”

A 1.5-mile nature trail links San Mateo to the nearby Bluffs.

SAN CLEMENTE STATE BEACH 225 Avenida Califia, San Clemente, 949.492.3156 The ocean is the main draw for campers at San Clemente State Beach. The campsites are perched near the bluffs off of Avenida Calafia, with multiple access trails leading down to the water and beach below.

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portune time, as the Stoneybrook Christian student now prepares for his toughest test to date.

On May 25 to 26 Sarro will compete against other top level junior talent at the PGA Junior Golf Tour Championship in Moreno Valley. After that tournament, Sarro will travel to St. Mark Golf Club in San Diego to play in the Junior Masters from July 11 to 12. Sarro’s championship tournament circuit will conclude on July 24, when he plays in the Junior World Golf Championship at PGA West in La Quinta.

—Steve Breazeale

The 35-mile trail system that snakes through Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness in San Juan Capistrano offers dozens of scenic vistas.

Photo courtesy of OC Parks

For surfers, the beach is near some prime real estate.

To the south lies Trestles and even further down the way is San Onofre State Beach with its well-known surf break, Old Man’s. The San Clemente Beach Trail extends from North Beach to the pier and all the way down through San Clemente State Beach and beyond, so walkers can head either north or south on the trail and take in the sights.

Fisherman will also enjoy the area and are a regular sight on the beach. The minimum age to fish at the site is 16 years old.

The going rate for a campsite is $35 and weekends book quickly. The occasional Saturday or Sunday might be available through the state’s reservation website, www. reserveamerica.com, but if one wants to grab a two-day weekend spot, it’s best to plan several months ahead.

DOHENY STATE BEACH 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, 949.496.6172 For those thinking of booking a summertime camp spot at Doheny State Beach, time is of the essence. A beachfront campsite at one of the most popular campgrounds in the state is a tough ticket. On the first of each month, the 120 sites available for seven months down the road usually sell out within minutes according to Coble.

The reason behind the demand is the park’s proximity to just about everything. A camper on the beach is just a few steps away from the Pacific Ocean and a popular surf break. The park’s snack bar offers kayak, stand-up Page 20

CASPERS WILDERNESS PARK 33401 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano, 949.923.2210 Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness Park is only a few miles inland off Ortega Highway, but it looks and feels like another world.

Caspers Wilderness’ 8,000 acres of open space and 35 miles of trail systems make it the largest in the region. For hikers, mountain bikers, campers and equestrian riders alike all that space can translate into a solid day of exploring.

Unlike neighboring parks, reservations for campsites at Caspers can be relatively easy to get. While weekends are busy, especially during the summer months, it’s not necessary to reserve several months in advance. Just around one month before you make your trip should be enough time to secure a prime spot according to Caspers’ supervising park ranger Dennis Shaffer.

Caspers is also one of the more affordable options for camping in the area, with rates starting at $20 per day for all three of the different campsites. Ortega Flats is for the RV crowd, Live Oak is for tent camping and Starr Mesa is the equestrian zone.

The park’s equestrian offerings help distinguish it from other campsites in Orange County. Each space in the Starr Mesa campgrounds has its own corral, which comes with a $3 per day, per horse fee.

The staff at Caspers provides weekly nature hikes, campfire programs and expert discussions on the ecosystem and wildlife in the area.

For those who want to do their own thing, the trail system at Caspers provides easy to moderate hikes. Shaffer’s favorite trail is the 3.5-mile Loskorn Trail.

“It’s a beautiful hike with really good views. It’s fairly short and you can get on top not only of Coto de Caza but see most of the park area as well,” Shaffer said. SC www.sanclementetimes.com

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Triton Report

By Steve Breazeale

TRITONS ADVANCE TO SEMIFINALS WITH WIN OVER MONARCHS After battling to a five-set win over Newport Harbor in the quarterfinals of the CIF-SS Division 1 playoffs on May 9, the San Clemente boys volleyball team defeated Mater Dei in four sets on May 11 to surge into the semifinals.

San Clemente won the first two sets 2517, 25-22, before dropping the third 22-25.

A 25-21 fourth set win over the Monarchs ensured the Tritons a berth in a May 15 semifinals match against Loyola. Results were not available at press time.

The Tritons (32-2) had three players tally double digits in kills against Mater Dei, an occurrence that has become routine since Lucas Yoder was sidelined with an injury.

Garrett Costello led the team with 12 kills, Peter Van Liefde had 11, Shawn Stephens had 10 and AJ Hammer contributed nine. Running the passing game that fueled the balanced offense was senior setter Jack Yoder, who notched 55 assists in the contest.

Robert Ryley and Van Liefde provided six blocks each at the net.

Senior libero Grant Townsend led the team with a 16-dig effort.

The Tritons have a slight edge in the history column against their semifinals opponent, as they defeated Loyola 2-1 on March 9 en route to their Best of the West tournament title.

WOLVERINES DENY TRITONS BASEBALL ELUSIVE TITLE The San Clemente baseball team needed a win in their May 9 game against Aliso Niguel to clinch the school’s first baseball league championship in more than 30 years. Entering the day, both Aliso Niguel and San Clemente stood tied for first place in the Sea View League with 8-3 records.

The Tritons and the Wolverines looked like two evenly matched teams and were tied 0-0 as they headed to the sixth inning.

The scoreless tie was broken when Aliso Niguel’s Kyle Molnar singled to left field bringing in the runner from second base. The Wolverines added two more runs in the top-half of the seventh inning on a double by senior Austin Hudges and Justin Fowler’s two-out single to ensure a 3-0 win, denying the Tritons the title.

Aliso Niguel made Thursday’s game a winner-take-all scenario with a 1-0 win over the Tritons on May 7.

Triton sophomore pitcher Kolby Allard allowed only two hits through the first five innings of the game. Allard was able to retire two batters in the seventh inning San Clemente Times May 16–22, 2013

Aliso Niguel’s Blake Sabol (20) tries to score on San Clemente catcher Lucas Herbert in the two team’s Sea View League deciding game on May 9. The Wolverines pulled off a 3-0 win to claim the league championship. Photo by Kevin Dahlgren before being relieved by senior Marshall Pautsch who recorded the final out. Allard finished the day with 6 2/3 innings pitched allowing five hits, three earned runs while striking out three batters.

Along with driving in the go-ahead run in the sixth inning, Molnar also pitched a complete game shutout to give the Wolverines their second Sea View League Championship since 2010. Molnar gave up only five hits, two of which came in the seventh and final inning.

The Tritons now prepare for the CIF-SS Division 2 playoffs and will host Mayfair on May 17 at 3:15 p.m. in the first round.

—Kevin Dahlgren TRITONS DIVERS MAKE WAVES AT CIF CHAMPIONSHIPS Junior diver Makenna Chamoures bettered her solid performance in last year’s CIF-SS Diving Championships with a second-place finish in 2013.

Chamoures placed third last year but was able to one-up herself and was the Tritons top finisher at the event. Teammate Haley Farnsworth placed fi fth.

Raselle Chetwynd earned points for the Tritons after placing 12th in the 500 freestyle.

On the boys side, freshman diver Caleb Dixon placed sixth while sophomore Josh Schwartz finished 19th in the 100 backstroke. Schwartz’s race was significant, given that the young swimmer qualified for the event last year as a freshman but was unable to race due to illness.

San Clemente senior Brittney Thornton placed second in the 100 and 300-meter hurdles at the South Coast League finals. Thornton placed 11th at the CIF Prelims. Photo by Jamie Chriss SAN CLEMENTE TRACK AND FIELD AT LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP, CIF PRELIMS Senior Brittney Thornton’s ability to run the hurdling events rounded into shape late in the season, as she put together solid back-to-back efforts at the South Coast League finals and the CIF Prelims.

Thornton finished second in both the 100 and 300-meter hurdles at the league finals on May 4 at San Clemente before placing 11th in the 100-meter hurdles at the prelims on May 11. Thornton was the highest finisher for the Tritons at the event.

Jessica Erickson placed third in the 400-meter at league finals, earning a berth to the prelims. Results were not available at

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The Tritons girls track and field 4x100 and 4x400 relay teams took third at the league finals.

Junior thrower Kelsey Benoit has been on a tear recently in the shot put and discus events and is the lone member of the Tritons boys track and field team competing in the CIF-SS Championship Finals on May 18 at Mt. SAC College.

Benoit recorded a shot put throw of 62 feet, 6 3/4 inches at the prelims, good enough for the second best throw in the county this year. According to head coach Dan Johnson, Benoit was the first junior to break the 60-foot mark in Orange County since 1985. www.sanclementetimes.com

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Age: 14, Ladera Ranch Middle School, Marco Forster Middle School surf team

SCOOP ON THE LOCAL SURF COMMUNITY

When most surfers say they surf every day, they really mean almost every day, if the waves are good and the water’s not too cold. When Dana Point resident Meg Roh says she surfs every day, she means every, single, day. May 31 will mark her second straight year of surfing daily—day No. 730. Two years ago Meg set a goal to surf 365 days straight, “just for fun,” she said.

After meeting that goal she decided to keep going to see if she could make it through year two. Now, with that goal in sight, she’s upped it to 1,000 days. “I just want to keep surfing, it’s a habit now and it’s fun,” she said. “I’m not sure what I want to do after that, but I hope to start traveling.” This eighth grader also maintains a 4.0 GPA in school, an accomplishment that this month earned her the Scholastic Surfer Award at the SSS Middle School State Championships. Meg came in third in Girls Longboard individually and led her team to a first-place finish in the division. “This season was my best ever. I learned a lot, surfed a bunch of different places and made a lot of progress with my noseriding,” Meg said. “I’ve been working on my style, riding boards from the ’60s. It’s so fun to watch the old-school surfers. They have such cool style.” —Andrea Swayne

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Meg Roh. Photo by Sheri Crummer/seasister.com

Locals Making Waves

SURF FORECAST

San Clemente surfers find success in ASP and APSS

By Andrea Swayne San Clemente Times

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handful of professional surfers from San Clemente made headlines last week in both Association of Surfing Professionals contests abroad and the non-ASP pro surf series, the American Pro Surfing Series here in Southern California.

Season two of the APSS—led by event producer Scott Waring and held at the Huntington Beach Pier—kicked off with Event No.1, the Shoe City Pro, May 6 through 11.

In women’s competition two San Clemente surfers made podium appearances, Anastasia Ashley earned second-place honors and Tia Blanco took fourth. The division was won by Chelsea Tuach of Santa Barbara and Barbados-born surfer Chelsea Tuach took home the third-place trophy.

The top spot in the men’s division was claimed by San Clemente’s Nathan Yeomans, followed by runner-up Kilian Garland of Santa Barbara, third-place finisher

RESULTS SSS Middle School State Championships, May 4-5, Oceanside Harbor Overall team, season champions and local finishers only.

OVERALL TEAM: 1. Shorecliffs, San Clemente, 344; 2. Bernice Ayer, San Clemente, 218.5; 3. Oak Crest, Encinitas, 206.5; 4.

Aviara Oaks, Carlsbad, 191.5; 5. Earl Warren, Encinitas, 174; 6. Mission Hill, Santa Cruz, 173. BOYS TEAM: 1. Shorecliffs, San Clemente, 198; 6. Bernice Ayer, San Clemente, 72.

BOYS LB TEAM: 1. Shorecliffs, San Clemente, 53; 2. Bernice Ayer, San Clemente, 43.

GIRLS TEAM: 4. Shorecliffs, San Clemente, 24; 6. Bernice Ayer, San Clemente, 21.

GIRLS LB TEAM: 1. Marco Forster, Dana San Clemente Times May 16–22, 2013

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GROM OF THE WEEK Meg Roh

Patrick Gudauskas (pictured here) won his opening heat at the Billabong Rio Pro, advancing directly into Round 3 along with fellow San Clementean, Kolohe Andino. Photo by ASP/Smorigo

Nathan Yeomans of San Clemente took the win at American Pro Surf Series, Event No. 1 in Huntington Beach. Photo by John Salanoa

Timmy Reyes of Huntington Beach and in fourth, Hawaiian Kalani Robb.

In ASP news, the Billabong Rio Pro in Brazil—event No. 3 of 10 on the 2013 ASP Point, 44; 2. Bernice Ayer, San Clemente, 36; 6. Shorecliffs, San Clemente, 19. COED BODYBOARD TEAM: 1. Shorecliffs, San Clemente, 50; 2. Bernice Ayer, San Clemente, 42.5. SCHOLASTIC SURFER AWARD: Meg Roh, Marco Forster. SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD: Luke Overin, Bernice Ayer.

COACHES: 4. Joe Hohenester, Bernice Ayer.

COACHES LB: 2. Mike Takayama, Bernice Ayer; 4. Patrick Derry, Marco Forster. BOYS: 1. Kei Kobayashi, Shorecliffs; 5. Ethan Mudge, Shorecliffs; 6. Ryan Martin, Shorecliffs.

BOYS LB: 1. Jacob Atwood, Shorecliffs; 4.

Fisher Quigley, Bernice Ayer. GIRLS: 2. Tera Richardson, Shorecliffs. GIRLS LB: 1. Teresa O’Connor, Marco Forster; 3. Meg Roh, Marco Forster; 4. Maya Harrison, Bernice Ayer; 6.

Gabriella McCormick, Bernice Ayer. COED BODYBOARD: 2. Luke Overin, Bernice Ayer;

World Championship Tour with a May 8 through 19 waiting period—has been on hold since wrapping up Round 1 on May 10.

Day 1 saw San Clemente-based pros Kolohe Andino and Patrick Gudauskas both take command of their respective first round heats for the win and automatic advancement into Round 3.

Gudauskas’ two-wave score of 11.50 (out of 20) in the first heat of the event ousted Australian, Josh Kerr (10.27) and Alejo Muniz of Brazil (1.40). Andino closed out the round with a score of 12.43, beating Australian, Adrian Buchan (8.56) and CJ Hobgood of Florida (7.43).

As of press time Thursday another lay 4. Kien Feiner, Shorecliffs; 6. Derek Reynolds, Bernice Ayer.

NSSA Southwest Explorer, Event No. 9, May 4, San Diego, Pacific Beach, Crystal Pier JUNIORS: 5. Ethan Carlston, San Clemente.

MENEHUNE: 4. Kade Matson, San Clemente; 5. Jett Schilling, San Clemente. SUPER GROMS: 1. Jett Schilling, San Clemente; 2. Kade Matson, San Clemente; 3. Hagan Johnson, San Clemente; 5. Kai McPhillips, San Clemente. WOMEN: 2. Malia Osterkamp, San Clemente. GIRLS: 1. Malia Osterkamp, San Clemente. MASTERS: 1. Ed Custodio, San Clemente.

NSSA Southwest Explorer, Event No. 10, May 5, San Diego, Pacific Beach, Crystal Pier JUNIORS: 4. Ethan Carlston, San Clemente.

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Water Temperature: 62-64 degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: San Clemente: 8-10’ Poor-Fair Catalina: 15-20’+ Fair-Good Immediate: A small mix of fading southsouthwest swell and northwest windswell keep the better breaks of the region in kneewaist high (2-3’) waves Thursday. Top breaks offer lingering sets to chest/shoulder high early. By Friday size is back down in the kneethigh-waist high zone for best breaks. Calm to light southerly winds each morning give way to a westerly sea-breeze in the afternoons.

Long Range Outlook: The weekend starts slow, with a new southwest groundswell on the rise by the afternoon on Saturday as northwest windswell picks back up. By Sunday the new southwest groundswell energy is good for waist-chest-shoulder high (3-4’+) waves at better breaks, with more size showing through the day. Check out Surfline for all the details!

day had been called but with a good swell on the forecast, event organizers said conditions would be reassessed at 7:30 a.m.

Friday for a possible Round 2 start.

For more on these events, log on to www.americanprosurfingseries.com and www.billabongpro.com. SC MENEHUNE: 3. Kade Matson, San Clemente. SUPER GROMS: 1. Jett Schilling, San Clemente; 2. Kade Matson, San Clemente; 5.

Kai McPhillips, San Clemente. WOMEN: 2.

Malia Osterkamp, San Clemente. GIRLS: 1.

Malia Osterkamp, San Clemente. DUKE: 3.

Peter Townend, San Clemente. PERFORMERS OF THE EVENT: Malia Osterkamp; Jett Schilling. 2013 CHAMPIONS: Remy Juboori-Men; Bryce Marino-Juniors; Jake Marshall-Boys; Dagan Stagg-Menehune; Kade Matson-Super Groms; Malia Osterkamp-Women; Malia Osterkamp-Girls; Rick Takahashi-Masters; Rick Takahashi-Seniors; Rick Fignetti-Super Seniors; Rick Fignetti Duke; Larry Schlick-Longboard; Tom LinnKneeboard.

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