July 11, 2013

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Seeking Distinction South San Clemente businesses looking to set area apart E Y E O N S C / PAG E 5

Mark Williams of Montgomery Motorcycle Company hopes to be the first of a new wave of business owners to help give South San Clemente a distinctive look. Photo by Jim Shilander

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Woman Killed in July 4 Hit-and-Run on PCH

Shorecliffs Course Marshal Sees What You Don’t on the Course

Miramar Owner Hopes to Begin Work Soon

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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO The San Juan Capistrano City Council on June 25 delayed its decision regarding Hummingbird House Café owner Monica Mukai’s request to allow alcohol sales on her Los Rios Street property, over concerns that such a move would lead to significant changes in the neighborhood.

Mukai sought a zone amendment for her restaurant, located at the Lupe Combs House in the Los Rios Historic District. The council voted 2-1 to continue the public hearing to allow city staff more time to find alternative options that would completely, or partially, grant Mukai’s proposal while avoid the spread of alcohol sales in the combined residential and commercial neighborhood. The council will vote on the final resolution on Tuesday, July 16.

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Four years after Dana Point installed access gates at Strand Vista Park to the beach below, two lawsuits, pitting the city and a developer against the state and a nonprofit, are still unresolved. In a 2-1 decision, a state appellate court ultimately returned a case between the city and the California Coastal Commission back to a San Diego County trial court to enter a ruling on whether the city acted in good faith when it adopted a Nuisance Abatement Ordinance. The ordinance allowed the city to install gates and implement hours of access to Strand Beach without prior Coastal Commission approval, measures the city has maintained were necessary for public safety. The Surfrider Foundation, which won an earlier ruling in a case against the city that was appealed, has called on leaders to remove the gates, but last week the city filed a petition for rehearing and could take the cases to the California Supreme Court.

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…The Miramar?

THE LATEST: The owner of the Miramar Theater and bowling alley told the San Clemente Planning Commission last week he is “ready to go,” and “ready to do something now.”

Marc Spizziri attended the commission hearing for a presentation of a pair of potential plans for the site prepared by the city and private consultant Westlake Reed Leskosy. Both plans, presented by Peter Rutti of WRL, call for restoring the screening room of the theater, which was damaged by neglect and a fire. One plan included a larger theater facility with removable seating to allow for other events.

Another plan called for converting a portion of the building into an art gallery.

Both plans also suggested varying degrees of retail in the bowling alley, which suffered significantly from dry-rot and other weather and water related damage.

In the larger theater scenario, a portion of the bowling alley would be used as a large commercial kitchen, which would support food service in the theater and, potentially, a restaurant. Rutti said the owners agreed with the idea that the location made for an ideal gateway point for the city.

City staff noted that parking requirements prevented the buildings from simply being taken down and replaced. Reuse of historic structures allows the city to waive parking regulations.

WHAT’S NEXT: Another presentation will be made to the City Council at its July 16 meeting. Cost estimates for the restoration work were not made.

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

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…A Hit and Run?

THE LATEST: Fourth of July celebrations in San Clemente and Dana Point were marred by a pair of accidents.

A 76-year-old woman, Marthann Demchuk of Monrovia, was killed in a hit-and-run incident Thursday night just south of the intersection of Camino Capistrano and Pacific Coast Highway, near the Shorecliffs Beach Club in San Clemente.

According to Lt. Steve Gil of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, Demchuk was walking with her 13-yearold grandson in the bicycle lane on northbound PCH when the two were struck by van driven by Kelly Michelle Wolfe, 45, of Dana Point. Wolfe allegedly continued driving and a witness followed her to her home, where she was detained by deputies a few minutes after the accident occurred. Wolfe was investigated for both driving under the influence and for hit-and-run. No charges had been filed as of press time.

In an unrelated incident in Dana Point Thursday morning just before 9 a.m., a motorcyclist, identified as Steven Drubich, 23, of San Clemente, was critically injured following a collision with a van.

Drubich was traveling northbound on PCH when the van, which was traveling southbound, made a left turn onto Selva Road and into his path. Drubich was transported to Mission Hospital in critical condition, but Gil said he is expected to survive. The driver of the van, 18-year-old Taylor Carol, of Dana Point, was uninjured.

WHAT’S NEXT: Both investigations are ongoing.

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

…the Chamber Building?

THE LATEST: The future of the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce building on North El Camino Real is somewhat in doubt as the organization negotiates a new arrangement with the city for the property.

The chamber currently leases the space at 1100 N. El Camino Real for $100 a year, as part of the organization’s partnership agreement with the city. The chamber owns the building itself, but the city owns the land it sits on. However, that lease was up at the end of last year. Lynn Wood, the chamber’s president said the city, “didn’t go for renewal,” at the former terms.

Wood said the chamber and city have been in negotiations for purchasing the property itself, but there was a disagreement on the valuation of the property.

The city’s assessment puts the value at $500,000, but a county figure used by the chamber is significantly lower at just $50,000.

WHAT’S NEXT: Wood said if the chamber and city cannot come to a new lease or purchase agreement, the organization would consider moving elsewhere in the city, perhaps to one of the business parks, and tear down the current building.

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

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…The Beach Trail?

THE LATEST: The city of San Clemente will continue to examine the possibility of placing donation boxes near the Beach Trail to help defray costs of maintenance and upkeep, especially for dog waste bags.

Beaches, Parks & Recreation Director Sharon Heider told the City Council last week the department had considered

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a number of options, in order to combat both vandalism and avoiding non-donations placed in donation boxes. One option, Heider said, would be to use old city parking meters at spots along the trail.

The Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission had made no recommendation on the proposal due to vandalism concerns.

The issue, Heider said, is the difficulty in finding something difficult to vandalize, while also allowing funds to be easily retrieved by city staff.

WHAT’S NEXT: Councilman Tim Brown said the city could allow people to donate on the city’s website or by using a smart phone, citing the ease of doing so. The council directed Heider to further explore the issue.

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

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…Richard Rack’s Case?

THE LATEST: A former teacher from Shorecliffs Middle School will go to trial next month on sex crime charges.

Richard John Rack, 51, faces five felony counts of performing lewd acts on a child, along with three other charges. Rack has pleaded not guilty on all counts. If convicted of all felony counts, he faces a maximum sentence of six years and four months in a state prison.

Rack is accused of sexually assaulting a then 13-year-old student while alone on campus, as well as engaging in inappropriate conduct with two other femaile students between April and November of 2011.

WHAT’S NEXT: Rack’s jury trial is currently set for Monday, August 12, at 8:45 a.m. in Santa Ana. FIND OUT MORE: For updates, visit www. sanclementetimes.com — JS www.sanclementetimes.com

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San Clemente’s ‘Forgotten’ Stretch Aims for Identity South San Clemente businesses looking to give neighborhood a sense of place

By Jim Shilander San Clemente Times

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ith attention focused on height restriction proposals downtown, the future of historic buildings near North Beach, continued action at the Pier Bowl and growth at Marblehead and Talega, San Clemente’s southern portions can sometimes seem forgotten. But new businesses and renewed city focus look to provide a new sense of community to the area.

The city’s planning consultant, The Planning Center, defines south San Clemente as beginning at El Camino Real and Avenida Rosa, south to the city limit. The city’s draft General Plan, which includes a number of “Focus Areas” throughout the city, actually divides the region as the areas east and west of Interstate 5, creating different specific plans for both sections. The city also does not have a specific community development liaison for the area, as it does in other business districts throughout the city, although there is a liaison for the El Camino Real’s automotive related businesses, many of which are located in the area.

The area west of I-5, which includes the new Ralphs grocery store, is envisioned by the city as a “transitional corridor” between the Avenida Del Mar “T-Zone” and the portions of San Clemente east of the interstate. Retail in the area is designed primarily to serve the needs of residents who live in the vicinity. The draft plan also cites specific goals to improve alleys and paseos in the area to The showroom of The Montgomery Motorcycle Company. Owner Mark Williams said he considered purchasing the former Riviera Motel before provide alternatives for non-motorized transport, as well purchasing the former automotive repair shop that houses both a showroom and service center. Courtesy photo as making it a goal to preserve views of the Pacific Ocean.

East of I-5, the area is seen as a “gateway,” since there San Clemente Senior Apartments, and he was disapdifferent looking buildings, including Pipes Café’s more are a number of hotels in the area, it is close to two state pointed not to have additional freeway oriented retail in traditional San Clemente style, while Hapa J’s had opted beaches and is envisioned as an area servicing visitors the area. Narey also said he thought some of the business for a very different beach-house inspired look. and locals interested in outdoor recreation. Economic deowners, particularly restaurateurs and hoteliers, could “You have the potential for revitalization of this business velopment efforts in the area target surf and action sports come together to form some sort of association. He added corridor, and I’d like to see it remain eclectic,” Williams as well as a more “casual” atmosphere. This includes that restaurants like the OC Tavern and Molly Bloom’s said. encouraging “surf culture” architecture and public art that have served as good anchors for the area, as did the San Williams said his own area of business, east of the I-5 emphasizes the same.

Clemente Municipal Golf Course, and new developments overpass near Avenida Victoria and north of the Avenida What city officials and area businesscould point the way to an improved Magdalena exit, faced more difficulty than other commeres ultimately seek to create is an area economic outlook. cial areas of town, since many looking to surf at Trestles that can serve its residential core but be Mark Williams has been a resident or San Onofre simply bypass the area on the freeway on able to maintain its own economic and of San Clemente for 30 years. Last fall, the way to Cristianitos or Basilone Roads. Others looking cultural identity. he opened Montgomery Motorcycle to shop might get off at Avenida Palizada to look downChuck Narey, the chief financial Company at 2110 S. El Camino Real. town or go to the new Ralphs. He said he hoped some sort officer for the San Clemente Chamber The business acts as both a showroom of business association could be formed specifically for of Commerce and a partner at the San for new bikes as well as a service centhe area, although many businesses are already a part of Clemente accounting firm Hayden, ter. The building had been vacant for the DBA. Narey & Persich said unlike other sometime, and Williams said the look of Williams pointed to successful efforts at cultivating an areas of the city, such as Downtown and the corrugated metal look and feeling of artistic sensibility on Cedros Avenue in Solana Beach as North Beach, South San Clemente, parthe building, which had been used for an example of what he would like to see happen in South ticularly east of I-5 lacks both a central automotive service in the past, appealed San Clemente. That area had housed aeronautic businesses location for retail or commercial busito him. He wanted to keep the distincbefore and during World War II that failed after the war. nesses to grow out from or around. The tive look even though he didn’t expect Instead of tearing down and rebuilding, the city of Solana area also lacks an organizing group, like The new Ralphs grocery store is projected to be able to. Williams also considered Beach focused on improving signage and streetscapes and by the city’s planning consultant as an anthe Downtown Business Association or purchasing the former Riviera Motel created an eclectic area housing different design and home chor business for the section of south San North Beach Community Association. property and converting the rooms into decor businesses. A similar effort might also help the area Clemente west of the Interstate 5 overpass.

Narey traced this to the sheer size of small repair bays, but the legal situamaintain the neighborhood feel that comes from being in Photo by Jim Shilander the area, which stretches more than a tion with the property forced him to such close proximity to residential areas here, he said. mile and has a more residential nature than much of the consider a different location.

Williams said his experience living in San Clemente has area.

“I was absolutely expecting the Planning Commission to shown him that the city could help economic development “Where the businesses are along El Camino Real, about require Spanish Colonial Revival (similar to downtown),” in core areas like downtown, but that outlying areas could a block in either direction is either freeway or residenWilliams said. “We didn’t want to do that, we wanted to be allowed to grow up differently. tial neighborhoods,” Narey said. “Some of us like to be keep what’s there. And they liked it.”

“You have outlying areas that could be completely difignored down here. But there’s been more of a city presWilliams said if the city thought similarly in the coming ferent. You can have both. It’s pretty uniform downtown, ence lately. They’re paying attention a little more.” years, it could turn the area into something different from but too much of it can be boring. You can open the door Narey said he felt there might have been an opportunity the rest of the city, in a positive sense. He noted that in for some different things to happen on the south end of to provide such a retail center before opting to build the the vicinity of his business alone there were a number of town, I hope so anyway,” Williams said. SC San Clemente Times July 11-17, 2013

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EYE ON SC CITY AND COMMUNITY CALENDAR Thursday, July 11

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PROPS, RECOGNITIONS AND MORSELS OF INFO San Onofre Foundation Sponsoring Campground Events

Coastal Advisory Committee Meeting 7 p.m. Ole Hanson Room in the Community Center, 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

North Beach Community Association General Meeting 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m.

Meeting at Casino San Clemente. 140 W. Avenida Pico, info@northbeachcommunityassociation.com.

Pajama Storytime 7 p.m.-7:45 p.m. Listen to stories by the Sunshine Readers at the library and wear your PJs. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.3493, www.san-clemente.org.

Summer Reading Program Show 10:30 a.m. The library’s entertainment program in the Community Center featuring circus skills, juggling and more by Fantastic Patrick. 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.492.3493, www.ocpl.org.

Golf Course Committee Meeting 7 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers. 100 Avenida Presidio, 949.361.8200, www.sanclemente.org.

Friday, July 12 “TGIF” Party Noon, at the Dorothy Visser Senior Center with entertainment by Tony Rogers. 117 Ave. Victoria, San Clemente, 949.498.3322.

Sunday, July 14 San Clemente Farmers Market 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fresh produce, flowers and more every Sunday along Avenida Del Mar. Rain or shine.

Monday, July 15 Help With Anxiety, Depression, Stress & Anger 10:45 a.m. Recovery International provides help to gain control over distressing emotions and improve general well-being. Free. El Toro Library, 24672 Raymond Way, Lake Forest, 949.458.2504, www.recovery-inc.org.

Tuesday, July 16 Toastmasters 7 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Practice public speaking every Tuesday in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. 3316 Avenida del Presidente, 949.361.8463, http://6463. toastmastersclubs.org/directions.html.

Wednesday, July 17 SC Rotary Club Noon. 150 Avenida Magdalena, 949.361.3619, www.sanclementerotary.org.

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Compiled by Jim Shilander

Great White sharks will be the focus of the first San Onofre Foundation lecture July 16 at 8 p.m.

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The San Onofre Foundation is sponsoring a summer lecture series beginning July 16 at the Historic Cottage at San Clemente State Beach Campground, 225 Avenida Calafia.

Tickets are $10 per person using online purchase or $15 per person the day of the event for each lecture. Seating is limited. All events will include refreshments and raffle prizes.

The SOF lecture series features internationally acclaimed speakers whose work spans a variety of topics of interest to the community of San Onofre and San Clemente State Beaches. These events are sponsored

by SOF, in partnership with California State Parks and grant support from the National Environmental Education Foundation. The first event will be held at 8 p.m., July 16 and is titled, “A Night with the Great White Shark,” with Ralph Collier, founder of The Shark Research Committee.

Collier is recognized internationally as the leading authority on Pacific Coast White Shark behavior and ecology. For more than 50 years he has studied white shark predatory behavior and biology as they relate to interactions with humans.

Future lectures will include one August 6 on the endangered Pacific pocket mouse and on September 17 on the science of surfing. The Foundation is also hosting “Coastal Presence,” a photography exhibit, opening July 16 at 6 p.m. and continuing at the Historic Cottage until September 30. Admission to the gallery is free. Regular gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The exhibit includes photography featuring San Onofre and San Clemente State Beaches.

City Honored for Financial Reporting The city of San Clemente has been recognized for its financial reporting and performance measures by two organizations. The first, the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada recognized the city with the

Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its comprehensive annual financial report.

The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management.

The second award is from the International City/County Management Association and recognizes the city for its performance management efforts with a Certificate of Achievement from the ICMA Center for Performance Measurement. San Clemente is among seven jurisdictions receiving the honor this year. The certificate program recognizes jurisdictions that have demonstrated leadership in continuous improvement and community engagement.

Cabrillo Hosting Newest Edition of ‘Tuna’ Series

public is invited to shop for anything and everything related to Christmas, from new to gently used items. All proceeds will be used to help clothe needy children of the Capistrano Unified School District and families of Marines based at Camp Pendleton. For more information, call 949.492.2800.

SCHS Student Named to Scholar List San Clemente High School student Malaika Donaldson has been named an All-American Scholar by the United States Achievement Academy. To be awarded with the title, a student must earn at least a 3.3. grade point average and be nominated by an instructor, counselor or other qualified sponsor. Donaldson’s name will be placed in a yearbook that will be published nationally.

Donaldson is the daughter of Russell and Vanessa Donaldson of San Clemente.

Registration Opening for Dolphin Dash

Robert Purcell and Bill Peters are the returning stars of “Red, White and Tuna,” at the Cabrillo Playhouse.

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The Cabrillo Playhouse has announced a special summer engagement of the third installment in the “Tuna” series, “Red, White and Tuna,” opening Friday, July 12, and running through Sunday, July 28. Actors Robert Purcell and Bill Peters will portray all of the citizens of Tuna, Texas, as they have in the two previous installments.

Along with perennial favorite characters introduced in prior productions there are several new characters in this series.

Purcell and Peters are portraying more than 20 characters, as well as serving as codirectors with Anthony Yuro. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 4 p.m. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online at www.cabrilloplayhouse. org or by calling 949.492.0465.

Bargain Box Hosting Christmas in July Event The Assistance League of Capistrano Valley is having its first ever Christmas in July sale at The Bargain Box, 526 North El Camino Real, in San Clemente, July 22 through July 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Page 6

The fifth annual Dolphin Dash Kid’s Beach Runs will be held Saturday, July 20, as part of San Clemente’s 37th Annual Ocean Festival.

Dolphin Dash running distances include a half-mile run for ages 4-6, .75 mile run for ages 7-9 and a mile run for ages 10-12. Entry is open to the public and children taking part in the Dolphin Dash are encouraged to pre-register online. Registration forms and information on the event can be found at www.oceanfestival.org. Entrance fee is for $20 per participant. Slots for the event typically sell out. All participants will receive a finisher’s medal, a commemorative Ocean Festival T-shirt and a goodie bag.

If any spots are still open on the day of the event, on-site check-in and registration is $20 and will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. on the south side of the pier at the Children’s Pavilion. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Proceeds raised at the event provide the funding necessary to produce the Ocean Festival, as well as to assist local organizations such as the city of San Clemente’s Junior Lifeguard programs, swim lessons, Ocean Institute’s Adopt-A-Class program and scholarships to graduating seniors.

Have something interesting for the community? Tell us about awards, events, happenings, accomplishments and more. Forward a picture along, too! We’ll put your submissions into “News Bites.”

Send your information to editorial@sanclementetimes.com. www.sanclementetimes.com

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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.

Tuesday, July 9 WELFARE CHECK Calle Lobina, 2300 Block (11:23 a.m.)

A FedEx driver called authorities after attempting to deliver a package. A small child “about 5” came to the door and would not open it. The driver asked for an adult and no one came to the door. The driver indicated there was also a second child present of approximately the same age.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE Paseo De Cristobal, 200 Block (10:38 a.m.)

A caller said two vehicles, a Jeep and a

black “lowrider,” were parked and leaking oil. The caller was concerned the vehicles were “ruining the street.”

Monday, July 8 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Avenida San Gabriel/El Camino Real (9:49 p.m.) A drunken man, described as being in his 30s with a shaved head and a backpack, was seen knocking on doors throughout a neighborhood.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Manera Ventosa, 1400 Block (9:38 p.m.)

A woman called deputies after someone tried to forcibly open her front door twice within five minutes. The woman said she could not see anyone outside and that her husband was on his way home.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Linda Lane, 400 Block (8:36 p.m.) A family was lighting balloons on fire and then letting them float into the air. The caller hung up before giving more specific details.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE El Camino Real/Boca De La Playa (7:56 p.m.) A homeless man was loitering around the caller’s parents’ home and talking to young children riding bicycles around the neighborhood. The man was described as being about 35 years old with a beard.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE El Camino Real, 100 Block (6:46 p.m.) A drunken man was passed out on a bench near the corner of Avenida Granada and Avenida Del Mar. The man was described as in his mid-20s, wearing a hat, floral shirt and brown shorts.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Avenida Pico, 900 Block (2:12 p.m.)

A man was standing in front of the animal hospital asking passersby if they knew anyone he could buy heroin from. The man was last seen walking toward Avenida La Pata.

WELFARE CHECK Acebo Lane, 300 Block (5:34 p.m.) A caller told police his son’s roommate had locked himself in his room for three days and not answered the door. The man said he believed the roommate was recovering from a possible medication overdose.

WELFARE CHECK Calle Del Cerro, 1100 Block (1:40 p.m.)

A man requested a welfare check on his neighbor who lives alone and was heard yelling “get out of me” the night prior to the call. The neighbor had previously told the caller that demons and gurus chase and rape her.

ASSAULT REPORT El Camino Real, 3900 Block (5:33 p.m.)

A man called deputies from the bus stop near Carl’s Jr. and said four men at Calvary Church on Doheny Park Road had physically assaulted him. He said he was carrying a machete and the four men accused him of pulling it out, so they took it away from him. The caller requested help with getting his machete back.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Avenida Olivia, 2100 Block (5:10 p.m.) A security guard told police a resident had called him and said an unknown man had come to his house. The resident said the man claimed he had been hired to clean the house. The unknown man left the residence after the security guard was alerted.

DISTURBANCE Camino De Los Mares, 600 Block (12:35 p.m.) Deputies were called to the hospital because an “obnoxious” drunken man was sitting in a chair by the nurse’s station and refusing to leave. The man had no medical reason to be at the hospital.

Sunday, June 7 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE El Portal, 100 Block (10:02 p.m.)

A woman reported that her mail and debit card were stolen on July 3, the same day she caught a man and a woman going through her mailbox. The woman’s upstairs neighbor told her the suspects were outside leaning against a fence.

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Letters to the Editor DBA APPOINTMENT RAISES CONCERNS ABOUT COUNCIL MICHAEL MORTENSON, San Clemente

Numerous San Clemente residents with whom I’ve recently spoken to have expressed concern over the City Council’s appointment of George Gregory as the city representative to the Downtown Business Association, particularly given Mr. Gregory’s open and unabashed contempt for the DBA. At a recent council meeting, Mr. Gregory declared that our downtown business owners are lazy, “needy and greedy” and “have no regard for the public’s health and safety or residential values.” Mr. Gregory’s contempt for the downtown business community runs so deep that he offered to serve only a single one year term because, to use his words, “I don’t know if I can stomach them [downtown merchants] more than that.”

But neither Mr. Gregory, nor his proud disdain for our downtown businesses should be the focus of community-wide outrage. Mr. Gregory shouldn’t be criticized for being sickened by “greedy” merchants any more than a sloth should be criticized for being lazy. He, like the sloth, is who he is. It is the City Council, and the members who voted to appoint him, knowing he maintains these anti-business views that should be criticized.

As is defined in agenda item 6D of the September 6, 2011 City Council agenda report, the city representative to the DBA is responsible for “representing the City Council’s general position on matters affecting the DBA.” Mr. Gregory will simply do just that: represent the council’s position. If councilmen Bob Baker, Chris Hamm and Tim Brown did not wholeheartedly agree with and share Mr. Gregory’s views that downtown business owners are lazy, needy, greedy and “have no regard for the public’s health and safety,” why else would they vote to appoint him to a position whose sole purpose San Clemente Times July 11–17, 2013

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is to represent the council’s “general position on matters affecting the DBA?” They wouldn’t. The only reasonable inference from their vote to appoint Mr. Gregory is that they share his views and he theirs. If the council majority disagreed with Mr. Gregory, they would’ve voted against his appointment.

I for one couldn’t disagree more with the council majority’s selection. But, I take comfort in knowing that Mr. Gregory’s tenure will last only one year. That is, if he can “stomach it” for that long.

DOGS CAUSING PROBLEMS ON BEACH TRAIL CHRISTINE WESSEL, San Clemente

I am a resident of San Clemente, a dog owner, a parent of a 2 year old and a frequent user of the Beach Trail, where I (would like to) enjoy smelling the clean ocean breeze as I exercise and play with my son. Unfortunately, due to irresponsible dog owners, that’s not really the smell one gets when one walks along the beach trail.

I just got back from a walk with my toddler. This time, we walked from North Beach to T-Street and back. I was absolutely disgusted by the amount of dog feces on the trail. Not only were there literally dozens and dozens of piles of dog feces, some on top of other piles, on the side of and in the middle of the trail, but there was a 5-by-3-foot smear on the large bridge that had been stepped in and wheeled over by people, strollers and bikes, making a mess you could hardly avoid stepping in.

Unbeknownst to me, at the base of the bridge, my son stepped in another mess of dog diarrhea that was concealed by dirt, splattering fecal matter on his hands, legs, shoes and socks.

On top of that, there are sections of the trail where the smell of dog urine is absolutely overpowering, presumably because dogs like to over-mark other dogs’ urine

by peeing in the same place.

It’s time for the city to reconsider whether dogs ought to be allowed on the beach trail. I love dogs and have two of my own, but I would gladly give up the right to take them to the beach trail if it would mean irresponsible pet owners would no longer be allowed to leave piles of bacteriafilled feces lying all along and in the middle of the trail, and the smell of urine would not choke the ocean breeze. The feces eventually makes its way to the ocean when it rains, polluting our beaches and ocean with harmful bacteria.

PRO-NUCLEAR DOCUMENTARIAN STILL NOT BEHIND SONGS KAREN REISDORF, San Clemente

I saw Pandora’s Promise when it was shown at UC Irvine. It was as biased a film as any anti-nuclear propaganda and a real turn-off. Too bad, for director Robert Stone did cover some of the theoretical advancements toward recycling spent fuel and other current problems with nuclear power.

The film was followed by comments

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and a question and answer session with the director, Mr. Stone. He himself said there would never be another nuclear generating plant built like San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station. SONGS is old technology originally slated to be retired in 2013 and it should be. Mr. Stone also said that in our current political climate, the funding necessary for development and construction is all but impossible.

There is also a problem with operation of a nuclear plant. Senator Boxer exposed the cutting of corners in safety to save time and money for the corporation operating SONGS. In our current culture, you cannot trust corporations or government to put safety above profits or citizens before the self-interest of those in charge.

I am sorry for the loss of jobs at SONGS, but those workers’ lives are as valuable and in need of protection from a mishap at SONGS as the rest of us.

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SOAPBOX GUEST OPINION: Village Voice by Wayne Eggleston

Pair of Events Honor City’s Newest Adopted Marines Public is invited to meet HMLA 469

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n April, the City of San Clemente adopted a Light Marine Helicopter Squadron, HMLA 469, located at Camp Pendleton. This is the third United States Marine Corps unit adopted by Wayne Eggleston the city. The first was 2nd Battalion 4th Marines and the second was HLMA 367, both located at Camp Pendleton, but HMLA 367 has since moved to Hawaii. San Clemente has the distinction of being one of the very first cities to adopt a Marine Corps unit.

Over the years, in superb and dedicated cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce, the city has supported many functions and barbecues, along with mailing hundreds of packages when the Marines have been on overseas deployments. San Clemente is very much a “Marine friendly city” and we can all be very proud of that honor.

On Saturday, July 20, the city, along with a number of dedicated support groups

will host a Family Day BBQ for the newly adopted squadron. At last count, we are expecting1,000 Marines, their families and residents from San Clemente in attendance.

In the morning, before the barbecue, San Clemente residents will be very special guests of HMLA 469 at Vengeance Warrior Day on Camp Pendleton, and you are invited. For those who have attended this event in the past when HMLA 367 invited the community, it is a day to remember. Early in the day, we will be bused to a mountain firing range where HMLA 469 will have air-power demonstrations with helicopters like the AH-1 Super Cobra and UH-1Y Venom. One highlight of the day will be Marines rappelling from helicopters.

This is a free family event and children are welcomed. For reservations and information please email heritage@marinemonument.com and place “HMLA 469” on the subject line.

After the morning Vengeance Warrior event, a barbecue will be held near Lake

Mayor Bob Baker and Mayor Pro Tem Tim Brown with the officers of HMLA 469, including commanding officer Lt. Col. Richard Joyce. Courtesy Photo

O’Neil, an expansive area perfectly suited to the event. We will have music, prizes, paintball, bounce houses and other activities providing a lot of family fun. You are also welcomed to attend this event and meet Marines and their families. Reservations are necessary and can be sent to the same e-mail address listed above.

This is your opportunity to show support for HMLA 469, who recently returned from deployment in Afghanistan. We will be seeking toy donations from the community to give to the children of the Marines.

You can donate by dropping off toys at the following locations no later than July 18: City Hall, San Clemente Community Center or the Chamber of Commerce (located

at 1100 North El Camino Real). Also, we are seeking gift certificates from various businesses, including restaurants, to hand out as prizes to the families. Or for those attending the events, you can bring toys and gift certificates that day. Please send an email to the above address.

This event is a perfect way to show community support for our brave Marines, and their families. The HMLA 469 invitation to the community is a way for them to reciprocate the support we have shown them as patriots who have given their all, and sometimes their ultimate sacrifice, for the freedoms we enjoy and treasure.

Editor’s Note: Due to his recent appointment to the San Clemente Planning Commission, Wayne Eggleston’s “Village Voice” column will cease publication after this month. We thank Mr. Eggleston for his contributions.

Wayne Eggleston is a former member of the San Clemente City Council and Mayor of San Clemente. He is also the founder of The Heritage of San Clemente Foundation.

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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

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MIXER 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

Chamber event at Casino San Clemente with light bites from new cafe, Ellie’s Table at North Beach, and debut of the Casino Margarita on the ocean view Patio of the Stars. RSVP. Admission $10 members, $20 general public. 140 W. Avenida Pico, 949.369.6600, info@thecasinosanclemente.com.

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NORTH BEACH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION GENERAL MEETING 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Meeting at Casino San Clemente. 140 W. Avenida Pico, info@northbeachcommunityassociation.com.

THE STORY OF CAMP PENDLETON 7 p.m. In conjunction with the exhibit, San Onofre: Birthplace of Southern California Beach Culture, Casa Romantica hosts an informative event on Camp Pendleton’s history. General admission $10, or $5 members. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

BILLY WATSON AND ROBIN HENKEL 7 p.m.10 p.m. Award-winning duo performs live at The Cellar.

156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

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

friday

ROOTS REGGAE CONCERT 10:30 p.m. OC Tavern presents Roots Reggae from Guyana with Arkaingelle and Jah Wave. DJs Ital Ra and Wolfe I. $10. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.

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ADVENTURE SLEEPOVER: NIGHT AT THE MISSION 6 p.m.-8:30 a.m. Kids and parents are invited to spend the night camping at Mission San Juan Capistrano, includes dinner and breakfast. $55-$70. 26801 Ortega Highway., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.

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AT THE MOVIES: ‘THE LONE RANGER’ STAYS ALONE Not many movie viewers seem to be anticipating Disney’s new Jerry Bruckheimer-Gore Verbinski-Johnny Depp product The Lone Ranger as much as Hollywood might like. Why? Probably because unlike the trio’s last hit franchise, Pirates of the Caribbean, few young viewers have Tonto and John Reid on their radar. Every kid who has visited Disneyland since 1954 knows who the Pirates are, but kids seemed to stop paying attention to the Lone Ranger in 1981. And unfortunately with this version, no one under 55 will care either. In 1869, John Reid (Armie Hammer) returns home to Texas after graduating law school to become a Ranger alongside his older brother Dan (James Badge Dale). When Dan is killed by notorious outlaw Butch Cavendish (William Fichtner), John is reluctantly paired with an eccentric Native American named Tonto (Johnny Depp) © Disney Studios to avenge his brother’s death. Ruth Wilson co-stars as John’s love interest and Helen Bonham Carter appears as a one-legged brothel owner. Gore Verbinski’s direction is memorable eye candy along with Wilson’s presence, and Hans Zimmer’s ear catching score. Depp’s portrayal of Tonto however, comes across stereotypical and indulgent, next to some pretty corny dialogue from everyone throughout the movie. On top of the film’s irrelevance, it’s also a half hour too long, which could have been spent in production on a western that’s more intriguing. —Megan Bianco

THE MONSOONS 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Live music at DaVine Food & Wine along with wine tasting that starts at 4 p.m.

Tasting fee $15 for five wines. 34673 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.493.4044, www.davine-wine.com.

BLACK MARKET BREWERY 5 p.m.-11 p.m. Beer tasting at SC Wine Company. Tasting fee includes complimentary refreshments. 212 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

CAPISTRANO SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL 7:30 p.m. Camino Real Playhouse presents a rowdy outdoor production of “The Merry Wives of Windsor” at Historic Town Center Park. Performances through July 21. Come early with your own picnic that includes a special contest. Tickets $15. 31806 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.489.8082, www.caminorealplayhouse.org.

DESPERADO 8 p.m. Eagles tribute at The Coach House, along with Fleetwood Max. Tickets $15. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

saturday

JULY TIE DYING FEST 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. Get your hippie on! San Clemente Co-op Market hosts a free tie dying event. Bring a white 100% cotton garment. Coffee and goodies will be provided. RSVP required. 1506 Calle Valle, San Clemente, 949.441.1266; www.sanclementemarket.com.

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PRESIDENT FORD TRIBUTE & GALA 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Special reenactment event to honor President Ford at the Dana West Marina Picnic Area. 24800 Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point, 949.248.3500, www.danapoint.org.

JULIO MONTERO & THE FAR SOUTH TRIO WITH SPECIAL GUESTS 6:30 p.m. & 8:30 p.m. Concert as part of the Multicultural Arts Series in the courtyard at the San Juan Capistrano Library. Admission $5-$10. 31495 El Camino Real, SJC, www.musicatthelibrary.com.

DON PEDRO & THE RIFFTIDE 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Music, cocktails and appetizers overlooking the Harbor at Vivo Rooftop Lounge in the Hilton Hotel at Doheny Beach.

34402 Pacific Coast Highway., Dana Point, 949.661.1100.

PRESIDENT FORD CENTENNIAL BIRTHDAY GALA 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Special event at the Marriott Resort & Spa. Cost $115 at the door. 25135 Park Lantern, Dana Point.

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SECOND SATURDAY ART FAIR 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Local and regional artists feature their arts and crafts, also includes local musicians, business and restaurant specials, and more in downtown San Juan Capistrano along the streets of Camino Capistrano, Yorba, Verdugo and Los Rios. More info: 949.493.4700, www.sjcartfair.org.

HARBOR MUSIC CRUISE 8 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Live music cruise in the DP Harbor offered by Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching. $15. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

BACKYARD SKILLS WORKSHOP - COMPOSTING METHODS 1 p.m. The Ecology Center hosts a workshop on at-home composting techniques. Cost $10-$15 plus materials fee. 32701 Alipaz Street, San Juan Capistrano, 949.443.4223, www.theecologycenter.org.

MARIACHIS AT THE MISSION 10 a.m.-11:15 a.m.

Enjoy live mariachi music in Mission. Free with admission $6-$9. 26801 Ortega Highway., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.

sunday

SAN ONOFRE EXHIBIT 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Casa Romantica’s Coast Culture Exhibition on San Onofre that features historical stories, rare photographs, surfboards, artifacts, paintings, vintage memorabilia and more. Exhibit on display through Aug. 25. Admission $5. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

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CONCERTS IN THE PARK 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Catch a concert at Lantern Bay Park with Tim Urban (American Idol) and Raymond Michael’s Elvis Tribute. 25111 Park Lantern Road, Dana Point, 949.248.3500, www.danapoint.org.

THE GO-GO’S 8 p.m. The 80s band performs for the Toyota Summer Concert Series in Pacific Amphitheatre at the OC Fair & Events Center. Tickets start at $21.50.

88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.708.1500, www.ocfair.com.

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

UNDERCOVER LIVE 4 p.m. Everything from the ‘70s to today’s hits at StillWater. 24701 Del Prado Ave., Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.danapointstillwater.com.

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monday

BUCCANEER ADVENTURE SUMMER CAMP 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Ocean Institute’s week-long ocean education experience for children ages 7-8. Cost $275.

24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.

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OPEN MIC NIGHT 9 p.m. Your turn to get onstage at Goody’s Tavern. 206 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.3400, www.goodystavern.com.

PRESIDENT FORD MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Golf event to honor Ford’s centennial birthday with a full tourney, putting contests, lunch, auctions and more San Juan Hills Golf Course. Golfer fee $150. 32120 San Juan Creek Road, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.1167.

tuesday

CALIFORNIA CUISINE COOKING CLASS 6:30 p.m.9 p.m. Chef Caroline Cazaumayou hosts a cooking class at Antoine’s Cafe; includes demonstration, recipes, a glass of wine and dinner. $50 per person. 218 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492-1763,www.califrenchcuisine.com.

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SAN O FOUNDATION PHOTO EXHIBIT OPENING NIGHT 6 p.m.-8 p.m. The San Onofre Foundation presents the gallery opening of “Coastal Presence,” a new photography exhibit running July 17-Sept. 30 with a display of photos for sale and more. 3030 Avenida del Presidente, San Clemente, 949.366.8599, www.sanofoundation.org.

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.

ON STAGE AT THE COACH HOUSE:

A NIGHT WITH A GREAT WHITE SHARK 8 p.m.9 p.m. the San Onofre Foundation Summer Lecture Series’ presentation on sharks featuring the founder of the Shark Research Committee as the guest speaker. Tickets $10-$15. 3030 Avenida del Presidente, San Clemente, 949.366.8599, www.sanofoundation.org.

Henry Kapono started singing in a children’s church choir at the age of 5 and without formal musical training went onto become a household name throughout Hawaii and the Pacific. Today he remains one of the most popular performers in Hawaii.

A native of Oahu, Kapono’s music embodies the spirit of Aloha with lyrics and songs rooted in his Hawaiian heritage but with influences from the likes of Bob Marley, John Lennon, Jimi Hendrix Henry Kapono. Courtesy photo and Sting.

Early in his career, Kapono teamed-up with Cecilio Rodriguez and the duo known as Cecilio & Kapono quickly gained popularity with their distinctive blend of contemporary pop and folk rock. The pair played together eight years before Kapono left to pursue a solo career. Kapono’s 17 solo albums speak to people from all walks of life and likely resonate with Southern California residents.

In addition to being a Grammy nominated singer/songwriter, his credits also include acting in action packed movies and authoring a children’s book.

See Henry Kapono July 20 at The Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano in San Juan Capistrano. Doors open at 6 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20. For tickets or dinner reservations, visit www.thecoachhouse.com or call 949.496.8930.

—Shelley Murphy

wednesday

SAN JUAN SUMMER NITES CONCERT 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Concert and expo in Historic Town Center Park featuring music by “Bub” Pop Rock Bank, kids activities, food and drinks, and more. 31806 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.5911, www. sanjuancapistrano.org.

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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.

GREEN DAY AND SOCIAL D TRIBUTE CONCERT 8:30 p.m. Tribute bands, Green Today and Total Distortion perform onstage at The Hangar at the OC Fair. $16. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.708.1500, www.ocfair.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: On Life and Love After 50 By Tom Blake

73 Meant to Be, 72 Me and You Celebrating an anniversary, kismet in San Juan Capistrano n June 24, 1998, a woman came into Tutor and Spunky’s, my Dana Point deli, and ordered a freshly squeezed carrot juice. Then, she went to a table and sat down while her juice was prepared. What struck me about her was the radiance on her face that suggested a warm, inner beauty.

I walked around the counter and said to her, “Would you like to have dinner?”

She said, “That would be lovely.”

Three nights later, on Saturday, June 27, 1998, we had dinner at the Claim Jumper on La Paz. Greta and I have been a couple ever since.

Age wise, Greta and I are close to each other. Six months ago, when we went to check on my Dana Point rental property, the man at the guard shack requested I create a new password for entry. Without thinking, I just tossed out, “7372,” my age and Greta’s age, respectively. I figured that number would be easy to remember.

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our 15th anniversary, we attended an outdoor concert in the courtyard at the San Juan Capistrano Library. My friend Jeff Singer, who is on the board of directors of the San Juan Capistrano Friends of the Library, ON LIFE AND LOVE AFTER 50 had alerted me to a MulBy Tom Blake ticultural Arts Concert Series sponsored by the library on five different summer Saturday nights.

Each concert night, there are 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. performances. We attended the 6:30 performance, which was titled, “Vagabond Opera,” the name of a traveling ensemble based out of Portland, Ore. The four men and three women are all incredibly talented. They sang, danced and six of them played musical instruments. One woman played the drums and another belly danced and played the trumpet. The third sang and belly danced. For

$10 per person, it was the most lovely and enjoyable anniversary event we could have attended anywhere in Orange County, at any price.

After the concert, I asked Greta what she wanted to do next, although I knew what she was going to say.

“I want to go to Sarducci’s Capistrano Depot and have dinner outside on the patio and watch the trains go by,” she said.

Greta loves Sarducci’s. Owner Tom Bogdanski, who started Sarducci’s with his partner Dennis in 1985, was near the hostess stand and greeted us as we walked in.

Now, Tom is the sole owner.

After a lovely, romantic meal, I added a tip to the bill without thinking too much about the amount and then I realized why Greta and I are together—serendipity. The total with the tip was $73.72. As we walked to the parking lot, Greta took my arm, just as she had 15 years before while leaving the Claim Jumper and said, “You see, we’re meant to be.”

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Those of us living in south Orange County are blessed to have so many wonderful restaurant and event choices in the greatest place in the world to live.

For information about the remaining three Multicultural Arts concert series at the San Juan Capistrano library, visit their website, www.musicatthelibrary.com.

Sarducci’s can be found online at www. capistranodepot.com.

To comment: tompblake@gmail.com Tom Blake is a Dana Point business owner and San Clemente resident who has authored books on middle-aged dating. See his website at www.findingloveafter50.com.

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San Clemente Fetes Carbonara With Place on Wall of Recognition Honor is given to those who dedicate themselves to better community

By Jim Shilander San Clemente Times

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ony Carbonara’s passing this past January brought forth a tidal wave of remembrances to the long time San Clemente restaurateur’s generous spirit and dedication to his adopted home. The city Carbonara so loved has now formally honored Carbonara as the 2013 recipient of a spot on the city’s Wall of Recognition.

The Wall, which is on display at the San Clemente Community Center, recognizes “the outstanding efforts of individuals who dedicate time and effort to the betterment of the community.” Carbonara was chosen after nominations from the community are submitted each February. An 11-member committee, consisting of City Councilman Jim Evert and 10 former recipients of the honor, then reviewed the nominations.

Former recipient Joe Anderson said while there were several worthy candidates under consideration for the honor, Carbonara quickly stood out to committee

members.

“At the end of the day, Tony rose to the top, due to his long tenure in this community and his record on continual generosity,” Anderson said. “I would say after considering all of his efforts, it became obvious he should be the choice.”

Evert echoed Anderson’s feelings.

“Tony was one of those business people in town who was always there to support every organization,” Evert said. “It didn’t matter where, whether it was the Community Center the Casa Romantica, or what it was, you could always count on Tony to help out. He was kind of one of those unsung heroes.”

Carbonara was memorialized last month as part at a fundraising event for the American Heart Association, which may become an annual event. The inaugural HeartChase event raised approximately $20,000 for the organization. Carbonara’s contributions to the Casa will also be remembered. An event in Carbonara’s honor, the “Tony Carbonara Gentlemen’s

Members of the Carbonara family with a plaque honoring the late Tony Carbonara’s inclusion on the city’s Wall of Recognition. Photo by Jim Shilander.

Smoker” will be held Sunday, August 18, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the Casa. The evening will include dinner, cigars and entertainment. Reservations can be made

by calling 949.498.2139, ext. 10. The event helps to raise funds for the cultural center, in concert with the annual “Toast to the Casa” event in September. SC

Matt Irwin and female members of the Ellington family enjoy the pre-fireworks festivities on the beach. The Ellingtons included Carly, Heidi, Hanna and Hallie.

SAN CLEMENTE CELEBRATES THE FOURTH OF JULY Tens of thousands flock to the pier for fireworks and fun Photos and text by Jim Shilander San Clemente Times

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stimates from San Clemente Marine Safety Department estimated the crowd at the city’s July 4 celebration at the San Clemente Pier at 27,000. Many got to the beaches early in the day and made it an all-day event, while others made their way down to the Pier Bowl just before the fireworks show. SC San Clemente Times July 11–17, 2013

The Woods family dresses in patriotic garb for the Fourth of July. The Arizona family decided to come to San Clemente for their annual vacation this year.

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY GRAPHIC DESIGN

AIR CONDITIONING Oasis Heating & Air 949.420.1321 31648 Rancho Viejo Rd. Ste. A, www.oasisair.com

APPLIANCES

BUSINESS • SPOTLIGHT

Images/Creative Solutions 949.366.2488 2927 Via San Gorgoinio, Ste. 100, www.imgs.com

HAIR SALONS

South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 Kreative Hair Design 109 Calle de los Molinos, www.southcoastfurniture.com 173 Avenida Serra

APPLIANCES SERVICES & REPAIRS

949.498.6245

HEATING

ASAP Appliance Service 949.361.7713 Oasis Heating & Air 949.420.1321 3200 Legendario, www.asapapplianceservice.com 31648 Rancho Viejo Rd. Ste. A, www.oasisair.com

ART GALLERIES

HOME DÉCOR

San Clemente Art Association 949.492.7175 100 N. Calle Seville, www.scartgallery.com

BEAUTY SUPPLY Del Mar Beauty Supply 949.492.8180 150 Avenida Del Mar, Ste D, www.delmarbeauty.com

South Coast Furniture & Mattress 109 Calle de los Molinos, www.southcoastfurniture.com

949.492.5589

INSURANCE

Complete Business Insurance 949.943.9081 647 Camino de los Mares Ste. 108, BOOKS www.HelpYouInsurance.com Mathom House Books 949.361.1633 GIS/Galvez Insurance Services, Inc - 949.240.7445 83 Via Pico Plaza, www.mathomhousebooks.com License # OE75910. 940 Calle Negocio, Ste. 170, Village Book Exchange 949.492.1114 www.gisgalvezinsurance.net 99 Avenida Serra

CHIROPRACTIC CARE Christiansen Chiropractic 903 Calle Amancer, Ste. 230, www.christiansenchiro.com

LANDSCAPING

MATTRESSES

Lure of Chocolate, Gourmet Foods & Gift www.LureofChocolate.com 949.439.1773 Schmid’s Fine Chocolate 949.369.1052 99 Avenida Del Mar, www.schmidschocolate.com

COINS 949.350.4692 Kevin

South Coast Furniture & Mattress 109 Calle de los Molinos, www.southcoastfurniture.com

949.492.5589

MOLD REMOVAL Jarvis Restoration -24/7 949.362.5388 1393 Calle Avanzado, www.jarvisrestoration.com

MORTGAGES

COMPUTER REPAIR & SERVICES

Brian Wiechman, 949.533.9209 Equity Coast Mortgage, a division of Pinnacle San Clemente Computer & Network Services daniel@sanclementecomputer.com 949.276.1581 Capital Mortgage, www.equitycoastmortgage.com

CONCRETE Costa Verde Landscape License: 744797 (C-8 & C-27), www.costaverdelandscaping.com

MOTORCYLE PARTS & SERVICE 949.361.9656 SC Rider Supply 949.388.0521 520 S. El Camino Real, www.scridersupply.com

MUSIC LESSONS

DENTISTS

Danman’s Music School 949.496.6556 Eric Johnson, D.D.S. 949.493.9311 www.danmans.com 647 Camino de los Mares, Ste. 209, Janet Poth - Violin & Viola 949.922.6388 www.drericjohnson.com 413 Calle Pueblo, janpoth@aol.com

ELECTRICAL Arcadia Electric www.arcadiaelectric.com

OFFICE FURNITURE 949.361.1045

ESTATE PLANNING, PROBATE, TRUST Lange & Minnott 1201 Puerta Del Sol, Ste. 203

949.492.3459

FURNITURE South Coast Furniture & Mattress 109 Calle de los Molinos, www.southcoastfurniture.com

949.492.5589

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SO CAL BLUES U19 TEAM CLAIMS REGIONAL TITLE

SPORTS SPOTLIGHT

The So Cal Blues girls U19 soccer team may not have a lot of time to practice, given a majority of players are off competing for their respective collegiate teams during the year, but that apparently is not enough to slow them down.

On June 23, following a 2-0 win over the Hawaiian champion Express team in the finals of the U.S Youth Soccer Far West Regional Championships, the Blues proved that they could still come together and excel on the biggest of stages.

The U19 team went 4-0-1 overall

The So Cal Blues U14 team made it to the US Youth Soccer Far West Regional quarterfinals.

Courtesy photo

in the regional tournament, ensuring a place in the U.S Youth Soccer National Championships, which kicks off on July 22 at Overland Park Soccer Complex in

Marshaling the Masses Shorecliffs Golf Course veteran marshal Allen Williams talks about the job he loves

By Steve Breazeale San Clemente Times

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he golf course marshal is a unique position. It is their job to maintain pace of play, do some basic maintenance work and in the process, act as a social ambassador for the course they represent.

San Juan Capistrano resident Allen Williams, 61, has been working at Shorecliffs Golf Course in San Clemente for six years. In that span of time he has seen some incredible things and some not so incredible—especially instances involving bachelor parties. But he understands that it is all the nature of the job, one he enjoys very much.

On Tuesday we went for a ride with Williams on the back nine at Shorecliffs to see how he does his job and asked him a few questions along the way.

SC Times: Unless you golf, not everyone knows exactly what a course marshal does.

What are your day-to-day duties?

Allen Williams: One of the things I do is make sure the people drive the carts the way they’re supposed to. A lot of people don’t understand that these things are expensive … we also help sand the divots on the tee boxes … Pretty much keep things going, maintain pace and make sure people are getting along with each other.

SCT: The job seems inherently fun. Any funny stories or moments you’d like to tell us about that happened out here on the

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Allen Williams, 61, has been a course marshal at Shorecliffs Golf Club for six years. Photo by Steve Breazele

course?

AW: You don’t want me to tell you on the record some of the stuff I’ve seen (laughs). One funny story is that sometimes, people bring parties out here. Like wedding parties and stuff. This happened about two weeks ago. I turn around a corner in the cart and this guy was there with a blow up doll (laughs). It was a bachelor party and they were just having fun … But they were driving the carts around kind of crazy … I just politely looked at him and said ‘If you don’t mind, you’re going to have to take your girlfriend and put her in the cart after this hole.’…They were pretty cool about it, they were nice. That’s one of the weirdest things I’ve seen.

SCT: I’m sure those golf carts have been through a lot over the years.

AW: Oh yeah, people get stuck in ditches a lot. They don’t realize the carts are not four-wheel drive vehicles, they’re just golf carts. One time we had Marines out here and they were getting a break from

what they do and releasing some steam and we had two golf carts back there that were so muddy top to bottom I still don’t know today how they got that one done.

SCT: What’s a regular occurrence you see that annoys you?

AW: Some people are really good golfers and some people just can’t hit the ball that far…that’s something I tell people to be patient about. If you want to go around them, we’ll do that. But if not, don’t hit into them because it’s not going to help your cause anyway. In fact, it will hurt your cause. That’s something I really don’t like because a golf ball hurts. I’ve been hit about three times as a marshal.

SCT: Golfers tend to leave things behind, either on the course or in the cart. Anything interesting that you’ve found out here?

AW: One guy left his wedding ring in the cart. That was a good one. His wife even called here for that one…We actually had to go through a few carts for that … because when he signed for the cart, he

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Overland Park, Kansas.

The club’s U13 team went undefeated in pool play and made it to the semifinals, where they lost to the state champions from Colorado in penalties.

The club’s U14 team started off hot, winning their first three games by a combined score of 11-0. But they were shut down by Oregon in the quarterfinals and lost, 1-0. —Steve Breazeale

didn’t put its number down next to his name. One of the cart guys finally found it and gave him his ring back. His wife was a little upset at him over that one.

SCT: Aside from the maintenance duties, marshals tend to interact a lot with players, usually by telling jokes and being friendly, how do you approach that?

AW: Oh, I’m much better than when I first got here. I came here with an attitude.

I thought I could help make things better and I think I was a little tougher on people than I should have been … I felt like I had to catch everybody. Well you don’t.

You just have to relax and do your job.

I learned a lot about being patient with people. I get along with people way better than I did at first. I’m telling you, when I first got here people didn’t like me. I was a marshal, I felt like it was my job just to tackle everything that I saw that went wrong …I learned how to do my job by basically doing the opposite of what I was doing when I came here. If I had stayed that way I’m sure people would have felt the same way about me … the men’s club would have killed me by now (laughs).

SCT: What’s a good day at the office for you?

AW: When they have the junior PGA tournaments. That’s one of my favorite days of the year. I love working that day.

Those kids are so unbelievable to watch.

That’s one day where I try to do everything perfect as a marshal and stay out of their way … I would not give that day up to anybody, I’ll say “no.” That’s my one day that I will be here no matter what ... those kids are good … I’m 61 years old and you look at this 14-year-old kid who’s just a little guy, smashing the golf ball 250 to 260 yards … It’s unbelievable.

SCT: What’s one tip you would give to someone playing Shorecliffs for the first time?

AW: Bring a lot of golf balls (laughs) SCT: What do you like best about being a marshal?

AW: It’s a fun job. I’m sure I’ll be here ‘til I croak … I know so many people out here it’s unbelievable. It’s my home away from home. SC www.sanclementetimes.com

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Trilogy West Lacrosse has Success Abroad and at Home

By Steve Breazele and Darian Nourian San Clemente Times

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an Clemente High’s Colin Zines and Stone Sims traveled with the Trilogy West Lacrosse class of 2014 team as part of a two-week long east coast recruiting tour that ended on July 7.

Trilogy West made stops in Philadelphia, Delaware and Syracuse to compete against other travel teams from across the country. The team went 10-0-1 overall, including a first-place finish in the MVP Delaware Tournament.

“The kids went in with no clue of what to expect…Game by game they slowly developed confidence and winning that tournament was a huge confidence boost,” Trilogy West coach Johnny Rodriguez said.

The youth ranks of Trilogy West were also active last week.

With newly knighted Mater Dei lacrosse coach Paddy Chester at the helm, the Trilogy West Lacrosse Silver team

placed second in the U15 gold division at the CAL Lax Classic in San Juan Capistrano on July 7.

Trilogy West, led by a number of San Clemente residents, went 4-2 en route to the championship game, where they would lose to the Seattle Starz 11-6. Seattle defeated Trilogy West 7-6 in overtime earlier in the tournament.

Attack man Nick Lemus, who will be a freshman at San Clemente High School next year, had a hat trick in the championship game to go with 15 goals over the course of the weekend.

“My teammates were great”, Lemus said. “I couldn’t have scored that many goals without them.”

Midfielder Brandon Wilson also had two goals in the championship game, while Harrison Webb also had seven saves as the Trilogy goaltender.

Other San Clemente residents on the team include James Eidt, Sean Rodriguez, David Howren, Eric Suh, Riley Paredes and Jeremy Davis. SC

The Trilogy West 2014 team captured the MVP Delaware Tournament championship as part of an east coast swing. Courtesy photo

949 VOLLEYBALL GIVES GOLDEN EFFORT

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n their final match together as members of the 949 Volleyball program, the 18U team finally reached the goal that had eluded them for four years.

On July 4 the team captured the 2013 Junior Boy’s Volleyball National Championships, going a perfect 12-0 to claim the tournament gold medal.

The team, which is made up of several high school standout players from Southern California, has had their share of chances at winning the elite tournament in the past. As a 15U squad, they advanced to the finals, only to come up short. In 2012 they placed third.

This time around they ran the slate with 12 consecutive wins, including a three-set win over Manhattan Beach Surf in the semifinals and a two-set sweep of regional rival Balboa Bay in the finals.

Karch Kiraly at his induction to the San Clemente Sports Hall of Fame earlier this year. With his is Kathryn Stovall-Dennis, who nominated Kiraly for the honor. Photo by Jim Shilander

Kiraly, Team USA to Play in Front of Home Crowd

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ith first-year head coach and San Clemente native Karch Kiraly at the helm, the U.S Women’s National Volleyball Team will hold a three-match series in Southern California against Japan from July 10-13 as part of the inaugural USA Volleyball Cup. The first match was set to take place on July 10 at UC San Diego. Results were not available at press time. The teams will travel to play at Long Beach State on July 12 before coming back south to play at JSerra Catholic High School in San Juan Capistrano on July 13. All three matches

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are set to begin at 7 p.m.

The event, according to a press release, is geared towards drawing elite teams to the United States to take part in an annual tour series with both the U.S men’s and women’s teams.

The US team is currently ranked No. 1 in the world by the International Volleyball Federation while Japan is ranked No. 3.

Kiraly inherited a team that went 30-2 overall in 2012. Since Kiraly took over, Team USA has gone a perfect 5-0 to start their 2013 campaign. SC —Steve Breazeale

Former San Clemente High standout Lucas Yoder was named the tournament MVP. San Clemente’s Jack Yoder, JSerra’s Carl Nolet and Aliso Niguel’s Nick Amado earned All-Tournament honors.

Dana Hills standout opposite Christian Hessenauer suffered an injury before the tournament began and was unavailable, which made the 949 team’s run to the title that much more impressive, according to 949 Athletics founder Justin DeBlasio.

“They’ve been together for four years and never won…to go ahead short-handed really solidified the work ethic and drive of these guys. That was a very, very impressive run,” DeBlasio said.

The tournament marked the end of the club season for 949 Volleyball. SC —Steve Breazeale

GARRETT COMPETES IN UNDER ARMOUR ALL-AMERICA UNDERCLASS LACROSSE GAMES

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an Clemente High rising senior Peyton Garrett was selected to play for the 2013 Under Armour All America West underclass lacrosse team. Garrett, along with Santa Margarita’s Hayden Ruiz, headed to Towson University in Baltimore from July 5-7 to compete against some of the top players in the nation.

In the West’s 15-11 loss against Baltimore on July 5 Garrett (attack) had one goal and one assist. In another pool-play

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game against the Midwest on July 6, Garrett notched another assist. In a must-win game against New England the West was defeated 8-7, narrowly missing out on advancing to the playoff round of the tournament. Garrett would score a goal in the game against New England.

Garrett is verbally committed to High Point University, a Division I collegiate program. SC —Steve Breazeale www.sanclementetimes.com

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SCOOP ON THE LOCAL SURF COMMUNITY

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GROM OF THE WEEK Jared Bernier

Age: 13, Bernice Ayer Middle School Jared Bernier has been longboarding competitively for about a year as a member of the Bernice Ayer Middle School surf team in Scholastic Surf Series events and recently earned his first win outside of the SSS at the 8th Annual WSA Menehune Wild West Surf Fest, July 6 in Huntington Beach.

“I was happy and excited to win my first contest. It was a fun event. I will probably do it next year and it helped me make up my mind to do the full WSA tour next season,” he said. Jared has so far focused his surfing on longboarding but plans to start shortboarding for his school team next Jared Bernier. Photo by Sheri Crummer/seasister.com year as well. His other interests include music and he enjoys playing guitar and bass. In the fall he will start the eighth grade and intends to continue studying hard and earning all ‘As’ and ‘Bs.’ As for a future career, Jared said he doesn’t know exactly what he’d like to do after college but he’s sure he would like to shape surfboards. “It would also be cool to be a pro surfer someday but I really like just free surfing, appreciating the ocean and having fun,” he said. “I’m shaping my first board right now with my dad. It’s an alaia, an ancient Polynesian design. It’s coming along pretty well and I can’t wait until it’s finished so we can ride it.” —Andrea Swayne

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SURF FORECAST

Amateur surf series season ends, surfers prepare for reopening next month

By Andrea Swayne San Clemente Times

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s the final horns sounded at the 2013 National Scholastic Surfing Association Nationals competition and the annual Western Surfing Association Menehune Wild West Surf Fest, the 20122013 amateur surf series officially had its summer finale in Huntington Beach last week.

Four local surfers and two school teams were crowned national champions at NSSA Nationals, the last major amateur event of the season, June 26 through July 3 at the Huntington Beach pier. San Clemente was well represented on the podium as high-flying aerialist Kevin Schulz took the win in the Airshow and Griffin Colapinto became the Explorer Boys 14U champ. In interscholastic middle school competition, Shorecliffs Middle School claimed the top spot as a team, led by Alexxa Elseewi and Kei Kobayashi who won the Middle School Girls and Boys divisions. The top high school team in the

RESULTS Local finishers only. Key: San Clemente=SC, High School=HS, Middle School=MS. NSSA National Open, Explorer and Scholastic Championships, June 26-July 3 Huntington Beach, Pier OPEN WOMEN (ALL AGES) MAYOR’S CUP: 3. Tia Blanco, SC. OPEN JUNIORS (15U): 3.

Colt Ward, SC; 4. Griffin Colapinto, SC. OPEN MINI GROMS (10U): 3. Kade Matson, SC. EXPLORER BOYS (14U): 1. Griffin Colapinto, SC. EXPLORER WOMEN (ALL AGES): 3. Chelsea Tuach, SC; 6. Tia Blanco, SC. NATIONAL AIRSHOW CHAMPIONSHIPS: 1. Kevin Schulz, SC. COLLEGE TEAM: 4. Saddleback ColSan Clemente Times July 11–17, 2013

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Water Temperature: 66-69 degrees F

nation was San Clemente High School.

Rounding out the week of competition, the WSA Menehune event brought a crop of novice surfers together with regular WSA competitors at Goldenwest Street.

The eighth annual stand-alone event serves as an end of season fun and lowstress way to try competing for the first time or hone competition skills for next season.

One of San Clemente’s newest surfers Carolyn Sachse made a great first showing winning the Girls U9 Shortboard division and taking third-place in Boys/Girls U9 Shortboard Push-in. San Clemente’s Jared Bernier took top honors in Boys 13-16 Longboard and Cameron Duby of San Juan Capistrano in Girls 13-16 Longboard.

In another first, veteran shortboarder Noah Hohenester of San Clemente claimed his first ever victory on a longboard in Boys U13.

With the last of the amateur series in the books, the athletes have turned their attention to preparing for the 2013-2014 WSA and NSSA seasons set to kick off in lege, 84. COLLEGE MEN: 4. Doug van Mierlo, SDSU; 5. Jeremy Carter, Saddleback. COLLEGE WOMEN: 2. Marissa Shaw, SDSU. COLLEGE LONGBOARD: 2. Zach Hines, USD; 6. Bobby Hasbrook, Saddleback. HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: 1. San Clemente, 140; 4. Dana Hills, 78. HS VARSITY MEN: 2. Breyden Taylor, SC. HS VARSITY WOMEN: 2. Danielle Wyman, Dana Hills; 3. Malia Osterkamp, SC; 6. Kloee Openshaw, SC. HS VARSITY LONGBOARD: 3. Mason Klink, SC; 4. Ben Bagg, Dana Hills 7.84. MIDDLE SCHOOL TEAM: 1. Shorecliffs-A, 136; 4.

Bernice Ayer, 53; 6. Shorecliffs-B, 45; 8. Marco Forster, 26. MS BOYS: 1. Kei Kobayashi, Shorecliffs; 2. Ethan Mudge, Shorecliffs; 5. Gunner Day, Shorecliffs. MS GIRLS: 1. Alexxa Elseewi, Bernice Ayer; 3. Tera Richardson, Shorecliffs; 4. Bethany Zelasko, Shorecliffs; 5. Gabriela McCormick, Bernice Ayer. MS LONGBOARD:

Water Visibility and Conditions: San Clemente: 8-10’ Poor+ Catalina: 10-15’ Poor-Fair Immediate: A healthy new south/southeast groundswell is on the rise Thursday with waist- chest- shoulder-high waves (34’+) at better breaks and larger head high+ (5’+) sets for standouts later in the day.

Friday a new south/southwest groundswell joins the mix with waist- shoulder- headhigh waves (3-5’) at better exposures and larger sets for standout focal points. Light/ variable to light southerly morning winds give way to a light to moderate westerly sea-breeze in the afternoons through the end of the week.

NSSA Explorer Boys 14U national champion Griffin Colapinto gets a celebratory chair ride by fellow surfers John Mel and Nic Hdez at the Huntington Beach pier. Photo by Janice Aragon

Long Range Outlook: A healthy blend of southern hemi groundswells and minor NW windswell keep up decent sized surf for the regions better exposures through the weekend. This swell-mix eases early next week, with another southwest groundswell lining up in the longer range.

Check out Surfline.com for all the details!

August. The Surfing America Prime series will follow, with its first event in September. SC 2. Jacob Atwood, Shorecliffs; 3. Kai Takayama, Bernice Ayer; 4. River Covey, Shorecliffs.

UPCOMING EVENTS

WSA Menehune Surf Fest, July 6, Huntington Beach, Goldenwest Street

July 20: San Clemente Ocean Festival Standup Paddleboard Surfing Championship, San Clemente, Pier, www.oceanfestival.org

BOYS/GIRLS U9 PUSH-IN: 2. Hendrick Osterkamp, SC; 3. Bryce Pinkerton, SC; 6. Ryder Mortensen, SC. BOYS/GIRLS U9 LONGBOARD PUSH-IN: 3. Carolyn Sachse, SC. BOYS U9: 3. Bryce Pinkerton, SC. GIRLS U9: 1.

Carolyn Sachse, SC. GIRLS 9-11: 2. Kirra Pinkerton, SC. BOYS U13 LONGBOARD: 1. Noah Hohenester, SC; 2. Beau Ulrich, SC. BOYS 13-16 LONGBOARD: 1. Jared Bernier, SC. GIRLS 13-16 LONGBOARD: 1. Cameron Duby, San Juan Capistrano. GIRLS 12-14: 3. Kirra Pinkerton, SC; 4. Cameron Duby, San Juan Capistrano.

For full results see www.sanclementetimes.com.

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July 21: San Clemente Ocean Festival Groms Rule Surf Contest, San Clemente, Pier, www. oceanfestival.org July 21: Shorecliffs Beach Club Surf Contest, San Clemente, Shorecliffs Beach Club, www. brawnerboards.com August 3-4: WSA Championship Tour, Event No. 1, San Onofre State Beach, Trail 6 August 24-25: NSSA Explorer Event No. 1 and No. 2, San Diego, Pacific Beach, Crystal Pier September 21-22: WSA Championship Tour, Event No. 2, Ventura, Surfers Point www.sanclementetimes.com