August 8, 2013

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Police Chief Talks About Homecoming Coppock looks to make deputies part of community E Y E O N S C / PAG E 6

San Clemente Chief of Police Services John Coppock returned last year to San Clemente after beginning his career in San Clemente’s Police Department. Photo by Jim Shilander

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Update: The City’s Recycled Water Project

SC Hockey Player Keeping Teammate’s Legacy Alive

Fundraising for New Addition to SandCastle Complete

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LOCAL NEWS & IN-DEPTH REPORTING

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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO The San Juan Capistrano City Council and staff were joined by Orange County Supervisor Patricia Bates and a small group of residents during a ribbon cutting ceremony for the city’s new Freedom Shrine on Tuesday, July 16. The installation, located inside the council chamber, includes a collection of historical documents, as well as the nation’s motto, “In God We Trust,” written in gold capital letters. The documents were provided by the Exchange Clubs of Irvine and Orange County, Bates’ office and the Mission. They include copies of the Bill of Rights, documents from the city’s incorporation and President Abraham Lincoln’s 1865 proclamation that returned ownership of the Mission from the Mexican government to the Catholic Church. Jeff Péo, a San Juan resident, and around 25 members of his church donated $1,400 for the $2,100 display.

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

Last week, the Dana Point City Council unanimously moved to dispose of more than three acres in Capistrano Beach, a resolution marking the city’s first step to sell the unused land. The properties at 26351 and 26315 Via Canon were purchased in 1992 for $1.9 million by the Capo Bay Parks and Recreation District, which the city merged with in 1993. The land was initially intended for park usage, but was never developed as such, said Ursula LunaReynosa, the city’s director of community development. The land meets the requirements of the Municipal Park abandonment Law of 1939, allowing the city to dispose of the property, she said. The city must now hold a public hearing on the matter, which is scheduled for the council’s next regular meeting on Tuesday, September 17.

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…Courtney’s SandCastle?

THE LATEST: The Courtney’s SandCastle Foundation has reached its fundraising goal for the next phase of the universal access playground at Vista Hermosa Sports Park.

The only question now is what comes next.

Foundation co-founder and treasurer Jim Nielsen confirmed Tuesday that the foundation has reached its $340,000 goal for the completion of the second phase of the playground, which will include a sensory garden that will help provide experiences for those with developmental issues like autism through all five senses. The foundation has been raising funds to match a $110,000 matching goal put forth by the City Council last year. The total cost of the second phase is projected to be $450,000.

WHAT’S NEXT: Nielsen said the foundation was attempting to get on the agenda for the next city council meeting on August 20 to present the funds and formally request the $110,000. He also said the foundation will begin focusing on raising funds for permanent shade structures to be put in place in both phases of the playground. Nielsen said the foundation is looking at up to three structures, and cost estimates from the city had included a figure of $30,000 for each shade.

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…Recycled Water?

THE LATEST: A recycled water pipeline and reclamation plant expansion, one of the largest infrastructure projects in the city’s history is currently within budget and on track for completion next year.

The city’s expansion of its recycled water pipelines is currently 45 percent complete, San Clemente Times August 8–14, 2013

according to Dave Rebensdorf of the city’s engineering department. A related expansion of the city’s water reclamation plant is 25 percent complete, he said.

The project’s total budget is $25.1 million, including design costs.

Rebensdorf said so far, residents have been patient as streets were dug up to allow for the addition of pipe. As the project continues, he said, there will still be delays and lowered speed limits in construction zones. The corner of Avenida Vista Hermosa and Avenida La Pata is being used as a staging area by contractors, he said.

the San Clemente/Dan appoint border, Aliso and the South Laguna cove beaches, Salt Creek, Strand, Capistrano and Baby beaches in Dana Point.

OC Parks staff recommended the additional money for unforeseen staffing needs during summer months. A staff report cited this year’s two-week summer break extension by the Capistrano Unified School District as reason to believe staffing needs could remain heightened.

WHAT’S NEXT: The pipeline is currently slated for completion in March 2014, with the reclamation plant expansion set for completion in October 2014. Rebensdorf said he will formally update the City Council on the progress of the project in September. A map indicating streets where construction has been completed will be included in the presentation and posted online, he said.

WHAT’S NEXT: Orange County Supervisor Pat Bates asked staff to provide board members an update once a 2013-2014 school calendar is finalized by CUSD. The current contract allows for two more extensions in three year intervals, which will go before the board for approval. For now, the contract passed with the potential to pay out more than the $1.82 million set if staffing needs increasing.

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… Lifeguard Staffing on Beaches?

THE LATEST: The Dana Point-based beach safety agency U.S. Ocean Safety will continue to provide rescuers on Orange County beaches under the name OC Lifeguards for the next three years, with an added annual contingency of more than $86,000 for potential staffing increases.

Last week, the Orange County Board of Supervisors approved a contract extension with the private entity that has provided year-round lifeguard services since 1990. With the added contingency, the county could pay $1.9 million annually for lifeguards on Poche Beach—at

… Point Center Financial Leadership?

THE LATEST: Longtime Orange County real estate lender and prominent Dana Point businessman Dan Harkey was removed from a leadership role in his once thriving Point Center Financial, Inc. last Wednesday, as U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Theodore Albert designated an independent trustee to take over the business.

Point Center filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this year, which was moved involuntarily to Chapter 7 filing

by Albert, which could allow for the liquidation of assets.

The decision comes less than a month after Harkey was ordered to pay more than $10 million in damages to investors by an Orange County Superior Court

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judge. The unrelated lawsuit accused Harkey of defrauding some 80 investors out of $43 million.

The jury in the lawsuit found Harkey and Point Center guilty of breaching fiduciary duty by acting with “malice” when handling investor funds, and found they engaged in instances of elder abuse.

WHAT’S NEXT: The investor trial is expected to continue in several phases including an examination into the transfer of ownership of Harkey’s Ritz-Cove home. A new jury will be selected as the case moves forward.

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

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…the CUSD Teacher Contract?

THE LATEST: The Capistrano Unified Education Association has scheduled what it calls an “unprecedented” summer meeting Friday at its offices in Aliso Viejo to discuss the proposed new contract with the Capistrano Unified School District.

While no vote will be taken at the meeting, teachers will be able to answer questions about the proposed contract.

The vote itself is being conducted by mail.

The organization’s representative council unanimously sent the vote out to membership last month for approval.

As part of the contract, the number of instructional days will increase to 177.

In addition, class sizes will begin to be reduced in areas of staff flexibility.

WHAT’S NEXT: The CUSD Board of Trustees must also approve the contract language. A vote is scheduled for its next meeting set for August 14.

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EYE ON SC CITY AND COMMUNITY CALENDAR Friday, August 9 Fireside 6:45 p.m. Event at The Baha’i Center for kids and teens ages 11-14 with character-building games, discussions, etc.

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

Sunday, August 11 San Clemente Farmers Market 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fresh produce, flowers and more every Sunday along Avenida Del Mar. Rain or shine.

Tuesday, August 13 Beginning Ukulele Class 10:15 a.m.11:30 a.m. Class for seniors at the Dorothy Visser Senior Center. 117 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente, 949.498.3322.

Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting 7 p.m. Community Center, 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

Surfside Quilters Guild Meeting 9:30 a.m. General meeting featuring a special guest at San Clemente Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall. 119 N. Avenida de la Estrella, www.surfsidequiltersguild.org.

South Coast Detachment Marine Corps League 7 p.m. Open to all active duty, retired or honorably discharged Marines or FMF Navy Corpsman at the San Clemente Elk’s Lodge. 1505 N. El Camino Real, 949.493.4949, 949.361.9252.

Wednesday, August 14 Human Affairs Meeting 3 p.m.

Community Center, 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

Read with Chloe 3:30 p.m. Kids can practice reading skills to Chloe, a certified therapy dog, at the library. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.3493, www.san-clemente.org.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Meeting 7 p.m. Group meets on the second Wednesday of the month at the Elks Lodge. 1505 N. El Camino Real, 949.498.2489.

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Compiled by Jim Shilander

PROPS, RECOGNITIONS AND MORSELS OF INFO SCHS Juniors Win Entrepreneurial Contest

Community Resource Center Hosting Presentation on Violence Alternatives

Concluding the 2nd annual Teen Entrepreneur Academy hosted by Concordia University in Irvine, Rafi Caro and Michael Karahalios—juniors at San Clemente High School—were awarded a $1,000 business plan competition grand prize for their innovative concept and entrepreneurial drive.

From July 14 to July 19, the Teen Entrepreneur Academy hosted 80 students from around the world, who received insights from notable speakers and local business owners. The competitors also presented plans for their future enterprises in a “Fish Bowl” Business Plan competition.

Caro and Karahalios’ concept is a social networking app for fans looking to connect online with their favorite up-and-coming artists or entertainers. The app, which targets girls between the ages of nine and 16 years old, will give fans access to bidding on and purchasing memorabilia, social media follows and activities with any artist with whom they hope to interact.

For more information on the program, visit www.cui.edu/tea or contact Stephen Christensen at Stephen.Christensen@cui. edu.

The Community Resource Center of San Clemente will host a free community presentation on cultivating peace within and alternatives to violence. The event will be led

by Dr. Rosalia Munoz-Ledo Koba, Capistrano Unified School Counselor of the Year, who will share her photos and videos and talk about her multi-cultural experiences teaching conflict resolution strategies to children and families in Guatemala. Alternatives to Violence Project is geared to children, parents and families who want to reduce the level of unresolved conflict in their lives and the lives of those around them. Throughout the year, Koba teaches AVP family workshops in San Clemente and other cities utilizing interactive exercises, facilitated discussions, role playing humor and games.

The presentation is open to the public and will be held at the Community Resource Center of San Clemente (located in the lower level of the San Clemente Presbyterian Church) at 119 North Avenida de la Estrella. A potluck dinner and refreshments will be served. For more information contact 949.294.4413. see its paw sticking out of a cage kept by the window.

SC Sheriff’s Blotter

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Calle Pastadero/Calle Aguila (12:50 a.m.)

Two men were getting out of a dark sedan, carrying a large bag and an unknown object. The caller told deputies the men were standing near bushes discussing something.

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OPEN DOOR Calle Seville, 100 Block (11:30 p.m.)

A passerby walking by the Community Center said a back door was “wide open,” and a truck was parked in front of the art gallery. The man said he walked by the area all the time and had never seen the truck or an open door at the building.

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, August 6

UPCOMING: August 17

DISTURBANCE Avenida Montvalo, 200 Block (1:06 p.m.)

A caller reported getting into a verbal altercation with a man who had urinated on the beach.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Escalones, 100 Block (9:05 p.m.) A man called deputies after watching people climb a telephone pole in the alleyway.

The caller thought the subjects might have been under the influence of drugs.

SCAA Arts and Crafts Fair 10 a.m.5 p.m. The San Clemente Art Association presents their annual art event at the Community Center with over 100 exhibit booths of fine art paintings and hand crafts.

Free to the public. 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.369.8343, www.scartgallery.com.

KEEP THE PEACE Calle Del Cerro, 1100 Block (4:05 a.m.)

A woman called deputies after she thought she saw her missing cat in her neighbor’s apartment unit. The cat went missing over a month ago and she said she could hear the cat meowing and thought she could

CITIZEN ASSIST El Camino Real, 400 Block (8:30 p.m.)

A woman sitting in a white Toyota Prius called authorities after she believed an employee from the business she just exited was misusing her credit card. She

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SC Woman Honored at VFW Auxiliary Convention California’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary President Renee Fulk, of San Clemente, was named Runner-up Department President of the Year at the 100th National Convention of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) of the U.S. held July 20-24 at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, Ky. Fulk, who is a member of Dana Point Auxiliary No. 9934, was honored for her excellent group leadership during the 20122013 year.

Pair of Students Named to Azusa Dean’s List Two San Clemente residents, Dane Pernot and Andrew Shubin, made the academic Deans’ List at Azusa Pacific University for the spring 2013 semester. To make the list, students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or better.

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reported giving a cashier her credit card to run and he gave her change back and a different receipt.

Sunday, August 4 FOLLOW UP REPORT Via El Risco, 500 Block (8:36 a.m.)

A man called deputies and wanted to press charges against his neighbor. The caller said he witnessed his elderly male neighbor grab the caller’s 4-year-old son off of his bicycle.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE El Camino Real, 1900 Block (3:02 a.m.)

A female employee of the Outrigger Tavern said two males sitting in a garage were constantly shining a laser at her when she went behind the business to clean up.

CITIZEN ASSIST Calle Ola Verde, 2100 Block (12:17 a.m.)

Two women reported being locked out of their second-story condo and have been unable to get a hold of a locksmith.

Saturday, August 3 CITIZEN ASSIST Marquita, 200 Block (4:33 p.m.) A woman called deputies and said she was told by police and her neighbor she was not allowed to text the neighbor anymore. She said she had just done so and wanted to make sure she wasn’t going to be arrested. www.sanclementetimes.com

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‘Business as Usual’ for Coppock Chief has made efforts to bring deputies and community together in first year in job

By Jim Shilander San Clemente Times

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hen he took over as San Clemente’s chief of police services at the end of March 2012, Lt. John Coppock celebrated not just a promotion, but a homecoming as well.

Coppock began his law enforcement career in San Clemente in 1986, when the city still had its own police department. After the county took over the duties in 1993, Coppock stayed on for about a year, before working in various positions in the department until last year, when he actually got to take back his old office.

“I had this office 20 years ago when I was working at the department,” Coppock said. “I’m enjoying it. It’s a great city. It’s great to come full circle and be back in town.”

Albert Ehlow, San Clemente’s former city police chief, was Coppock’s boss before the transition to the county contract.

“He is a good guy and a good police officer,” Ehlow said. “He was the president of the police officer’s association at one time. I’m very proud of him. I feel he’s done a great job.”

Because the city contracts for law enforcement services with the county, Coppock essentially serves two masters.

As part of the county’s South Operations Division, Coppock, along with chiefs in the other contracting cities—Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, Mission Viejo, Lake Forest, Laguna Hills, Aliso Viejo and Laguna Niguel—meet twice a month to discuss department-wide issues and efforts. Coppock also regularly meets with San Clemente officials, including City Manager Pall Gudgeirsson.

“We’re constantly meeting with other chiefs to keep up to speed with what’s going on. On the city side of it, I’m in contact on almost a daily basis with the city manager. We have a formal meeting once a month, but I’m always talking with him or emailing him,” Coppock said Councilwoman Lori Donchak said when the council was deciding on which of nine “superior candidates” would take over as chief last year, the council was not only looking for significant experiSan Clemente Times August 8–14, 2013

Lt. John Coppock displays his badge from his early days with the San Clemente Police Department. Coppock began his law enforcement career with the city in 1986. Photo by Jim Shilander

ence, but also someone who “had sense of being in a small town.”

Coppock has since made restoring a sense of community between the sheriff’s deputies and the city’s residents a priority.

When he took over, just after the February 7 shooting of U.S. Marine Sgt. Manuel Loggins by a city deputy, some in the community expressed concern about the attitude of deputies, as well as the investigation itself. A lawsuit against the county by the Loggins family was settled earlier this year, and a criminal investigation into the actions of the deputy involved in the shooting produced no charges.

“I wanted to create more of a partnership with police services in the community,” Coppock said of his arrival amid the controversy caused by the incident.

This goes both ways. This past spring, the first 25 students in a new Citizen’s Academy took 12 weeks of classes and trips throughout San Clemente and elsewhere in the county to a number of different sheriff’s department sites, including the central jail and forensics laboratory, to get a look behind the curtain of police work. Donchak was one of the participants.

“The biggest thing I learned was how deep the bench strength is at the sheriff’s department, ranging from DNA and forensics to training and SWAT. We’re lucky to keep a local flavor, but to have the backup of the county’s resources,” Donchak said.

Coppock said another class is already being planned for next year, which could expand to 30 participants. Other efforts have included creating a police services Facebook page, along with simply putting deputies in neighborhoods more.

Donchak noted the change as a positive,

as well as increased traffic enforcement, which she said was a “quality of life issue” as much as a law enforcement one.

Coppock said crime in the city remains fairly low, and for the most part there has been no significant change in the types of crimes being committed in the city.

“It’s kind of business as usual. We always have the kind of petty crime that’s going on, with the way society’s been lately, we’ve seen a slight increase, not just in San Clemente, but everywhere, of day time residential burglaries,” Coppock said. “With the influx of cash-for-gold places, where people can go in and sell gold jewelry with almost no questions asked, we’re seeing a lot of burglaries where people go and steal just jewelry.

They’re leaving behind other things of value like flat-screen TVs and computers.

It’s an easy thing where they can just go and turn it into almost instant money.”

Those types of crimes, he said, can also be a case where citizen neighborhood watch groups can be vitally important.

There are currently more than 600 neighborhood watch and other crime prevention groups in the city.

“A month or two ago, some neighbors in the north part of the city saw some suspicious people in their neighborhood and called us,” Coppock said. “We were able to interrupt a daytime residential burglary in progress. Our deputies were able to capture one of the suspects involved. The other managed to escape, but our investigators are following up on that.

The neighbors were being vigilant and watching out for their fellow neighbors.

In this case, the neighbors saw someone unknown to them climbing onto the balcony through a sliding glass door.”

In addition to criminal activity, Coppock noted that San Clemente, like other beach cities, has more of an influx of homeless Page 6

than in inland areas, though this does not necessarily mean more criminal activity.

The larger challenge, he said, is simply with crowd control and other efforts at the beaches.

Ehlow said he did not recall the same level of homeless in the area, but said there was gang activity during his time as chief. With a gang injunction in place, and specific units in place to combat gangs, the problem, while not fully resolved, seems to be under control, Coppock said.

The department currently has 35 regular patrol deputies, along with five sergeants, three full-time investigators, four community service officers—who handle parking enforcement—and a crime prevention specialist, in addition to office staff. The department has also added two more part-time investigators, both recently retired officers who have worked in San Clemente for many years.

“Our investigators had well over 600 cases assigned to them each year, which was well over the average cases assigned to each investigator in south Orange County,” Coppock said. “San Clemente and Lake Forest have historically been the most active cities in South Operations.

That’s because of the sheer volume of calls and the size of the city. We’ve always been a busier city, which generates more crime reports for investigators to follow up on. We found we had by far the highest ratio of investigators to population, three investigators to close to 65,000 people.”

By using two part-time officers, rather than one full-time, Coppock said, the city avoids paying a higher salary, as well as for benefits.

San Clemente is also unique amongst the other contracting cities in south Orange County because the city retains its police department building. All other contracted cities operate out of a regional station in Aliso Viejo. This can help build camaraderie and also allow for closer contact between the chief and officers on a regular basis.

“I can talk to my deputies all the time, I have contact with them and I’m right here in the community,” Coppock said. “That’s a big plus. I can walk out in the hallway and see guys might be working on reports. I can attend a lot of the pre-shift briefings. I can chit-chat. It’s nice having that face-to-face contact on a daily basis.

If we were in Aliso Viejo and I was down here, I might not have the same level of contact.”

So far, Coppock said he’s heard positive reports on the department’s outreach efforts, mostly in the form of cards and letters from residents. One such comment actually came from the same burglary called in by the neighborhood watch group. Coppock said a group of children was watching what was going on, and a deputy walked over to talk to them about what was happening.

“Little things like that go a long in way in helping to bridge that gap between the deputies and the community,” Coppock said. SC www.sanclementetimes.com

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GUEST OPINION: By Larry Culbertson

Historical Society President: Take Care at the Beach Club T he San Clemente Historical Society remains concerned about the alterations being proposed for the Ole Hanson Beach Club. Specifically, City Council proposed the installation of double doors at the entry of the building and at the pool side exit of the building where doors have not previously been located. The idea is to create an improved, “sense of arrival.”

OHBC is the most architecturally important historic building we have in San Clemente. It is one of our 206 historic structures. It is one of our 22 designated landmarks. It is one of the five structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Ole Hanson’s chief architect, Virgil Westbrook, designed the building to be the centerpiece of the North Beach gateway, an impressive first view of San Clemente that visitors would see when entering town.

Opened in 1928, the OHBC has always been far more than just a pretty building.

The pool, the clubhouse and the grounds have been extremely heavily used for recreation, meetings, parties, weddings and much more. Heavy usage and changing needs have resulted in several renovations over the years. In 1979, a major revamp restored some of the earlier alterations

but also introduced major new ones to the exterior. In 1981, the city was able to get OHBC listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was San Clemente’s first of five buildings we currently have on the list. Since that renovation, there has been significant deterioration of features such as exposed wood beams, wrought iron grills and light fixtures, tile and the weathervane.

When the Historical Society learned in 2011 that the city was proposing a major rehabilitation of OHBC, we were elated.

This was a project that was long overdue.

City Council hired Architectural Resources Group to do a $230,000 preliminary design report. The report, released in July 2012, was very thorough. It documented all the alterations that have been made to the building and proposed what should be done to preserve, rehabilitate and restore the building to its former glory. It made recommendations on how to make the building handicap accessible–in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act—and more user friendly for our current needs. What it did not recommend was the introduction of new architectural features where none had been.

We completely understand and are

supportive of reconfiguring the downstairs interior of OHBC. It was originally mostly locker room spaces. Adaptive reuse for the city’s current needs requires kitchen, meeting and office spaces. Accessibility requirements make an elevator necessary.

But these changes can be accomplished without compromising the exterior appearance of the building. We are absolutely supportive of rehabilitating and restoring as many of the exterior features as possible. What we are opposed to is the introduction of new exterior features that are non-historic, unnecessary and may well compromise the building’s integrity to the point that its National Register listing could be compromised.

We also feel strongly that it is imperative the city set the highest possible example for the owners of historic structures in San Clemente. If the city blatantly alters its most important historic structure, how can we expect for historic property owners to treat their properties with respect? Inappropriate alteration of some of our historic buildings over the years has led to their being downgraded in historic significance and even removed from our historic structures list. More on that topic another time.

The OHBC project is scheduled to go to

the Design Review Subcommittee on August 14. The Planning Department is processing this project as a “Minor” Cultural Heritage Permit. This review procedure is supposed to be reserved for, “all minor exterior modifications, such as adding a window or other small design feature.”

This project is certainly much more than just adding a small design feature. After the DRSC, the zoning administrator must give approval, but the Planning Commission and City Council do not have to weigh in on a Minor Cultural Heritage Permit.

Please let City Council know that the Ole Hanson Beach Club is far too important to be “fast tracked” through the planning process. We need a full Cultural Heritage Permit and complete assurance that whatever is done is in full compliance with state and federal rules regarding the treatment of historic buildings.

Larry Culbertson was elected as the President of the San Clemente Historical Society in 2012. 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.

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

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BEACH CONCERT 6 p.m.

Free concert at the San Clemente Pier featuring Mark Wood Parrot Head: Tribute to Jimmy Buffet. More info: 949.361.8264, www.san-clemente.org.

FARM FILM SERIES: THE GREENHORNS 7 p.m.-9 p.m.

The Ecology Center hosts a night of drinks, popcorn and inspiring films under the stars. Free. 32701 Alipaz St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.443.4223, www.theecologycenter.org.

THE MONSOONS 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.

INTO THE WILD SUMMER RUN AND CONCERT SERIES 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Race No. 1 in a three-race series at Irvine Park featuring a 5-mile run followed by a concert in the park. Registration info and fees online. 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, www.intothewildoctrailrun.com.

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SPACE VACATION 8 p.m.

Live music at Knuckle Heads with an aesthetic circa the 80’s.

1717 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.2410.

MARK “SELLY” SELIGSON 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.

FLOCK OF 80’S 9 p.m. Live music at Goody’s Tavern.

206 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.3400, www.goodystavern.com.

THE ULTIMATE STONES 8 p.m. Concert at The Coach House with a Rolling Stones tribute as well as Wayward Sons and Above Seven. $15. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

BRIAN LYNN JONES 8:30 p.m. Live music at The Swallows Inn. 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com.

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AT THE MOVIES: ‘BLUE JASMINE’ SHINES It’s interesting how a filmmaker as inconsistent and experimental as Woody Allen can toss out a hit simply by not casting himself. Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008), Midnight in Paris (2011) and now Blue Jasmine are all better, and more relatable to audiences, than Scoop (2006) and To Rome with Love (2012), partly because Allen chose to feature younger actors rather than himself. Jasmine returns Allen to America, after a set of films shot in Europe, and reminds us of the days when he was in his prime with Annie Hall (1977) and Hannah and Her Sisters (1986). In nonlinear fashion, the story follows a delusional and unstable socialite named Jasmine (Cate Blanchett) and the fate of her doomed marriage to Hal (Alec Baldwin). The story Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics takes place in both Manhattan and San Francisco and includes Jasmine’s move into her sister Ginger’s (Sally Hawkins) apartment with Ginger’s two sons and rowdy boyfriend Chili (Bobby Cannavale).

Andrew Dice Clay co-stars as Ginger’s ex-husband Augie and Alden Ehrenreich plays Jasmine’s stepson Danny. Blanchett— following in the footsteps of previous Allen-directed performances such as Diane Keaton in Interiors (1978) and Judy Davis in Husbands and Wives (1992)—is already receiving tons of fully-deserved award hype for her portrayal. Hawkins delivers an equally charming performance as the frustrated yet still optimistic sister. Blue Jasmine is Allen’s nod to family dysfunction a la A Streetcar Named Desire yet it still manages to maintain that recognizable “Woody feel.” — Megan Bianco

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DANA POINT FOOD, WINE AND MUSIC FEST Noon8 p.m. Enjoy gourmet food from top local chefs, wine and cocktails, live music and much more including art exhibits, shopping, fun for kids all at Sea Terrace Park. Free admission. 33501 Niguel Road, Dana Point, 949. 891.3254, www. foodwineandmusicfestival.com.

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SECOND SATURDAY ART FAIR 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Local artists feature their arts and crafts, also includes musicians, business and restaurant specials and more in downtown San Juan Capistrano. More info: 949.493.4700, www.sjcartfair.org.

ROGER DALTREY 8:15 p.m. Former front man for The Who, Roger Daltrey, performs for a special charity concert to benefit Teen Cancer America in the Pacific Amphitheatre at the 2013 OC Fair. Tickets start at $39.50.

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

THE TOLEDO SHOW 8 p.m. Film noir soul and femme fatale cabaret at StillWater. Cover $5. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.danapointstillwater.com.

DATE NIGHT CRUISE 8 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Live music cruise in the DP Harbor on the Dana Pride offered by Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching every Saturday. Tickets $15. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

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SAN CLEMENTE FIESTA STREET FESTIVAL 9 a.m.7 p.m. Annual street faire on Avenida Del Mar featuring fun for the whole family, including food and game booths, live music throughout the day, contests, a salsa challenge, arts and crafts show, kid rides and more all in downtown San Clemente. More info: 949.492.1131, www.scchamber.com.

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MAD STAMPED 5 p.m. Alternative rock ‘n’ blues band at StillWater. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.danapointstillwater.com.

SUMMER CONCERTS IN THE PARK 3 p.m.- 6 p.m.

Concert at Sea Terrace Park featuring ABBAFAB, an Abba tribute band, and The Wonderelles performing hits of the 50s and 60s. 33501 Niguel Road, Dana Point, 949.248.3500, www.danapoint.org.

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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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THE HOPE TOURNAMENT 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Golf tournament at Marbella Country Club to support the Laura’s House. Cost $200 individual or $800 for foursome. 30800 Golf Club Dr, San Juan Capistrano, 949.361.3775, www.laurashouse.org.

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WINE BOTTLE PAINTING CLASS 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m Special event at SC Wine Company; call for reservations.

212 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

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

PHOTO EXHIBIT 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. The San Onofre Foundation’s “Coastal Presence,” runs July 17-Sept. 30.

3030 Avenida del Presidente, San Clemente, 949.366.8599, www.sanofoundation.org.

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CO-EXISTING WITH COYOTES 7 p.m.8:30 p.m. Free lecture at the RMV Presentation Center on coyotes in our area; part of The Reserve/Richard and Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy events. 949.489.9778, www.theconservancy.org.

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WINES & WISHES, A SUMMER WINE TOUR 6 p.m.9 p.m. Food and wine pairing with live music at the Kaleidoscope to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. $40 each or $75 per couple. 27741 Crown Valley Pkwy., Mission Viejo, 949.582.1948, www.gokaleidoscope.com. *For our full calendar, visit the “Event Calendar” at www.sanclementetimes.com.

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GUEST OPINION: On Life and Love After 50 By Tom Blake

Remarrying from a Widowers Point of View W omen often ask me why the single men over 60 they meet are reluctant to remarry. In this week’s column, two men who both lost their wives to cancer, share their opinions.

Randy said, “I was married to the oneand-only love of my life for 34 years and I lost her after she battled cancer for six years. Although I am grateful for every year she was in my life, I do not want to go through that experience again. Since my wife’s death, I have had four long-term relationships of more than two years that all ended because these wonderful ladies could not accept what I could give.

“I treated them as a significant part of my life, which they were, with respect, generosity and kindness. We did things big and small together on a regular basis and they were all totally monogamous relationships.

“Maybe, because of this, they invariably fell in love with me and demanded the same from me. It was something I could not give. During the latter stages of each of these relationships I had almost a daily

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declaration of their love and the question: ‘Do you love me?’

“Not cruelly, but with conviction, I said that I did not. Not to hurt them, not to discourage them or belittle their feelings but to make sure ON LIFE AND LOVE AFTER 50 they recognized that I

By Tom Blake could not give beyond what they were getting.

“My question: If there are so many women out there that value their independence and ‘don’t need a man to complete them,’ why is my position such a problem?

Obviously there is no ‘bad’ person in some of these relationships, just two people with different goals of what they want in life, both struggling to achieve them.”

Sid, another widower, said, “I lost my wife to cancer and really miss her every day. The idea that I could ever re-create that relationship has never crossed my mind. While I see a couple of ladies, there is a different kind of ‘love’ with them, very

different than my love for my wife.

“One of my friends is a widower and I think he has said it best for me: ‘Am I happy? No. Am I content? Yes.’ And I think that is about the best either a widow or widower can expect. To be content is OK. “A lot of the problems I see between older singles revolve around communication issues. I think both men and women want the same thing ... someone that they really can get along with ... laugh and joke, attend movies with, etc. But the way each of them go about it is different.”

Regarding marriage, Sid added, “Never say never, but it would take a real special woman who really understands widowhood, like another widow. For instance, I was out to dinner the other night with a good lady friend having a great time, and suddenly I wanted my wife with me having this great time, not this friend.

The mind plays tricks on you at the most inconvenient times. As humans, we do survive in some fashion as we muddle along through life.”

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Granted, Randy and Sid’s comments do not represent how all older single men feel about marriage. They do, however, point out the need for couples early on in a relationship to clearly communicate each other’s goals on what they want.

The points of view of the two men may help women understand why the men they are dating do not want to marry, and that their reluctance to marry may have little to do with the women themselves. Widowers, in particular, may simply be unable to give as much.

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.

Blake welcomes reader feedback at tompblake@gmail.com. SC PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, the SC Times provides Guest Opinion opportunities in which selected columnists’ opinions are shared. The opinions expressed in these columns are entirely those of the columnist alone and do not reflect those of the SC Times or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@sanclementetimes.com

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TRITONS FOOTBALL TRAINS WITH MARINES

On August 1, the San Clemente football team took part in a rigorous combat fitness test under the watchful eyes of seven Camp Pendletonbased Marines for their final workout before they break into fall camp.

The Tritons had to go through a slew of exercises, which started out with a two-minute military press of an ammunition box. The team then had to go on an 880-meter run around the stadium.

The Marines then set up an obstacle course for the players to go through, which included a body drag, where they had to carry a teammate

Camp Pendleton based Marines led the Tritons football team through a combat fitness exercise on August 1. Photo courtesy of Jaime Ortiz

50 yards, an ammo carry and a slalom course.

The Marines running the drills kept accurate times for each player and as the day went on, head coach Jaime

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Ortiz saw his players’ competitive drive emerge.

“We have about 15 players on the team that come from active military families and they were competing with one another to do well so they could go home proud to their families,” Oritz said.

The workout marked the end of the summer practice schedule for the Tritons. They start fall camp on August 12. —Steve Breazeale

SC Hockey Tournament Ensures Ian Jenkins’ Legacy Lives On

By Steve Breazeale San Clemente Times

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cott Savage was devastated when he heard the news that his longtime friend Ian Jenkins passed away after suffering a traumatic head injury in May 2011. Jenkins, a Michigan native, was an up and coming hockey goaltender who was known for being a humble, devoted teammate and a caring person with an inviting personality.

On May 23, 2011 Jenkins fell out of the bed of a moving truck and landed on pavement. He died shortly thereafter. He was 15-years-old.

In the wake of his passing Jenkins’ family started Big “E” Foundation, which raises funds through dozens of charity events across the country to support amateur ice hockey players. Thousands of dollars are raised every year and given to players who need financial support so they can play the game that gave Jenkins so much joy.

For the second year in a row Savage, a San Clemente resident, will bring one of these charity events to town in the form of a two-on-two hockey tournament to raise funds and honor the memory of his friend.

Savage’s Big “E” Fundraiser will be held August 11 at Shoot2Score, located at 991 Calle Amanecer in San Clemente.

Savage and Jenkins were separated by thousands of miles but formed a bond as teammates, friends and more often than not, as opponents.

Savage and his travel teams would always face their toughest test when they took to the ice and saw Jenkins minding the opposing team’s net. The talented goalie made a name for himself while playing for the Honeybaked travel team that won the 2010 USA Hockey National Championship. At 15, he was drafted by the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League, a hotbed for young talent. Jenkins died just two days before he was set to attend the Knights training camp.

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San Clemente’s Scott Savage will hold a two-on-two hockey tournament August 11 to honor his friend Ian Jenkins, pictured, who passed away in May of 2011. Photos courtesy of the Jenkins family

“He was on our arch-rival team … and we played them every year.

He was always a stud,” Savage said. “He was a funny guy and just a great kid to be around. He was always looking out for his teammates. He was always hard to play against and we always got his best game when we played him.”

Off the ice Jenkins became an increasingly familiar face to Savage as the two crisscrossed their way throughout the nation competing in elite hockey tournaments and attending the same camps. After countless matches played against one

another, they finally became teammates when they were both selected for the Team USA 40-man tryout roster.

The bond between the two was made permanent in the form of a tattoo on Savage’s back, which he got after he learned of his friend’s death. A large cross with a banner that reads “Have a Purpose” was the symbol Savage decided on, which is fitting, given the way Jenkins lived his life. The phrase “H.A.P.” was one Jenkins constantly preached to family and friends and it is now the slogan for the Big “E” Foundation.

“He was an amazing kid. ‘Have a Purpose’ was his thing, he inspired that,” Savage said. “That’s how he lived. To live every day like it had a purpose. Whether it was hockey, school or just little things … it just inspired me to have a purpose in my life.”

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Since his son’s passing, Joel Jenkins has seen an outpouring of support for Big “E” Foundation. Dozens of former teammates flocked to help create Athletes with a Purpose, of which Savage is a founding member. Rather than have the Big “E” Foundation operate on its own, the 22-member group branched off to their own communities to hold gross-roots style charity events once a year. The money raised can either be donated directly back to Big “E” Foundation or split in half and donated to a local charity or cause.

Joel said that in two years the foundation has raised over $100,000 in grants and awarded them to amateur players.

Giving back was a passion of Ian’s and even in death that was evident. He was a registered organ, tissue and cornea donor. There is a page devoted to organ donation on the Big “E” Foundation website.

Ian also had a passion for music and played the guitar, piano and drums. Joel recalled how his son always met new challenges, like teaching himself how to play a new instrument, and would accomplish it to the best of his ability. His instruments, like his hockey gear, were always adorned with the letters ‘H.A.P.’ The fact that his son’s teammates and friends have come together to spread the word and devote so much of their time has resonated deeply within the Jenkins family. It’s a testament to the fun-loving and special son, who lived his life with a purpose.

“It helps me a lot with such a tragic loss I’ve had. Scotty in San Clemente doing a fundraiser for Ian … it’s touching,” Joel said. “That a 15-year-old had such an impact on so many people … it’s such an honor.”

To learn more about Big “E” Foundation visit www.bigefoundation.org. To participate in Savage’s fundraiser tournament contact him at 949.910.3965 or email Gayle Griswold at gayle@shoot2scorehockey.net. SC www.sanclementetimes.com

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FOR SALE BLACK FENDER GUITAR AND AMP FOR KIDS Kid’s size black Fender electric guitar with matching amp. Great condition, just needs a few new strings. Barely used. $100 or make me an offer. Can email pictures. Call or text 949.533.9761.

GARAGE SALES COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE Montego at Rancho San Clemente, Sat., August 17 from 7am @ 27 S. Montilla. Handmade heirloom quality, new vintage and retro crewel embroidered pillows. Women’s jeweled flip flops. Items make unique gifts.

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HELP WANTED EXPERIENCED PIZZA COOK for very busy restaurant. Must have some cooking experience as well as good knife skills. Must be a team player, trustworthy and reliable. Duties include food prep, cooking, cleaning, opening and closing duties. Salary DOE. Part time and full time positions available. Apply in person - 1021 Avenida Pico, Unit C, San Clemente.

DELIVERY & INSTALLATION PERSONNEL Needed for Dewey’s TV & Home Appliances: good pay and benefits package, Must have a clean driving record, experience preferred but not necessary. Call Alex at 949-492-3457 option 1, m-f 9-5.

OTHER INTERESTING STUFF REWARD! Stolen Louis Vuitton bag from Reclamation store on Avenida Del Mar on July 29, 2013. Offering $250 reward for the return or information leading to return of this bag. No questions asked. 949-545-6100.

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ORANGE COUNTY WATER POLO CLUB AT JUNIOR OLYMPICS Several teams from the San Clemente based Orange County Water Polo Club had successful 2013 USA Water Polo National Junior Olympics tournament runs. The 10U mixed team entered as the No. 7 seed in their division and ended up placing third overall on August 4, including a signature 11-7 win over No. 2 seed 680 Drivers from Northern CaliforThe Orange County Water Polo 10U mixed team nia in the preliminary rounds. The team placed third at the 2013 USA Water Polo National went 6-1 overall at the tournament, which Junior Olympics on August 4. Courtesy photo marked the end of their 11-month season.

The 10U mixed team includes: Matty Walsh, Brody Sullivan, Sam Moore, Clark Hill, Gabriel Haddad, Cooper Sutton, Joe Callari, Kai Cernich, Wyatt Merchant, Drew Vangrin, Will Ferrier and Jason Peracci. The team was coached by Milos Skaljac. The club’s 12U boys team finished eighth overall out of their 48-team bracket. The 16U boys team placed fifth.

OLE’S TAVERN GOLF TOURNAMENT RAISES FUNDS FOR BOYS & GIRLS CLUB Every year Ole’s Tavern hosts a charity golf tournament to benefit a local San Clemente charity. This year, Ole’s Tavern chose the Boys & Girls Club of the South Coast Area.

On July 28 more than 100 golfers teed it up at Shorecliffs Golf Club to take part in the tournament, which raised $3,000 in net proceeds. The funds will go towards the Boys & Girls Club’s many programs that service the youth in San Clemente.

Dozens of local vendors provided food, donations and prizes for the event.

“Our goal was to have fun, but even more important we wanted each person who left the golf course to know that we are raising money for our local community,” Ole’s Tavern manager Yvonne Kimball said in a press release.

SET WATER POLO CLUB WINS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Three San Clemente water polo players were part of the victorious Saddleback El Toro Water Polo Club 16U team that claimed the 2013 USA Water Polo National Junior Olympics title in Irvine on August 4. San Clemente High sophomores Alaina Cousineau and Amber McCutcheon, along with senior Bridget Kimbrough, were part of the team that went 7-1 overall at the four-day tournament that took place throughout southern Orange County. The SET team went undefeated in four games over the first two days before losing in the quarterfinals to Commerce 9-8. Because of the tournament’s format they were allowed another shot at a semifinals berth and they earned it by defeating Santa Barbara 9-8 in the consolation bracket. SET defeated Rose Bowl 8-4 in the semifinals, punching their ticket to the finals at UCI. The team met Commerce again in the division finals and won the rematch, 6-4.

DIVING CROWN VALLEY DIVERS NAMED OVERALL CHAMPS The Crown Valley Divers doubled as the Overall Team Champions and the Girls Team Champions at the 2013 AAU National Diving Championships in San Antonio on July 29. The club’s boys division captured second place.

The team, which is coached by San Clemente resident Curt Wilson, has now captured the AAU National Diving Title two out of the last three years.

Crown Valley Divers had multiple athletes place in the top-10 of their respective divisions, including several overall champions, which contributed to their success. San Clemente’s Rhiannon Yanda was one such player, as she placed seventh in the Girls Group C platform event after tallying a score of 157.80. Yanda was one of six Crown Valley Divers that placed in the top-10 of the Group C division.

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GROM OF THE WEEK Cameron Duby Age: 13, Marco Forster Middle School

Cameron Duby of San Juan Capistrano had a successful summer, taking the Girls 13-16 Longboard win at the WSA Menehune Surf Fest and fifth-place in Girls 11-14 Shortboard at the Ocean Fest Groms Rule Contest. She started the new season on a high note, making her WSA regular season debut last weekend at Trail 6 as runner-up in Girls U14 Longboard and finishing in fourth-place in Girls U14 Shortboard. In the fall she will begin her second year on the Marco Forster Middle School surf team. Cameron is dedicated to continually improving her wave riding skills by practicing five days a week during school and every day during the summer and credits her parents and surf coach Dan Warner for their constant support and encouragement. As a Junior Lifeguard assistant and three-year participant, Cameron’s short term goals include being trained and ready to apply for a job as a lifeguard soon after celebrating her 16th birthday. This talented eighth-grader also has her heart set on chasing a professional surf career but says she’s determined to keep her grades up in school, attend college in Hawaii and work toward a teachCameron Duby.

Photo by Andrea Swayne ing career as well. “I would like to be a pro surfer because I love surfing and it would be so cool to get paid for it,” Cameron said. “I love being in the ocean. If I’m upset I can just go surfing and it makes me feel better.

The water is calming, even in competition, so win or lose it just makes me happy.” —Andrea Swayne

WSA Kicks Off New Surf Season

SURF FORECAST

Hundreds attend Western Surfing Association Event No. 1, locals earn 9 wins

By Andrea Swayne San Clemente Times

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he stoke in the air was palpable as more than 380 surfers of all ages shredded their first waves of the 2013-2014 contest season Saturday and Sunday at the Western Surfing Association Championship Series kick-off event. Local competitors from the tri-city area made 40 podium appearances, nine of which were wins.

Trail 6 at San Onofre State Park was buzzing with excitement and activity as surfers—along with hundreds of spectators—returned from summer break to begin accumulating points in the nineevent regular season.

“It was great to reunite with our regular competitors and to see so many new

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Brighton Reinhardt of Dana Point competes on his way toward winning the Boys U18 Shortboard division at the WSA 2013-2014 season opener, August 3-4 at San Onofre State Beach. Photo by Sheri Crummer/seasister.com

names on the heat sheets,” said MaryLou Drummy, WSA executive director. “There was a really good vibe and some great surfing. All around it was an awesome start to the season.”

Adult shortboard divisions for surfers over the age of 18, as well as U18 Shortboard and all longboard divisions were completed on Saturday and the remaining shortboard divisions for kids under 16 on Sunday.

Clean and consistent surf in the 3- to 4-foot range on Saturday improved on Sunday bringing bigger waves in the headhigh to overhead range.

Two local groms started their season on an exceptionally high note. San Clementebased shortboarders Kirra Pinkerton and

Kade Matson each took top honors in two divisions. Pinkerton won the Girls U12 and U14 divisions and Matson the Boys U12 and U14.

Four other under-18 athletes also won their divisions: from San Clemente, Bryce Pinkerton in Micro Grom U9 Shortboard and Malia Osterkamp in Open Women Shortboard, Rachael Tilly of Capistrano Beach in Girls U18 Longboard and from Dana Point, Brighton Reinhardt in Boys U18 Shortboard.

In adult competition, San Clemente’s Michael Takayama took the win in Senior Men 40+ Longboard.

“It was my first WSA event in about nine years and I thought it was fantastic.

And not just because I won,” Takayama

Water Temperature: 65-67 degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: San Clemente: 6-10’ Poor+; Catalina: 5-10’ Poor+ Immediate: New south/southwest groundswell starts to show in the afternoon as small northwest windswell lingers on, for kneewaist high waves, (2-3’) at most spots in the afternoon on Thursday. The southerly swell rises while the little northwest windswell holds, for more knee to waist high surf and chest sets, (3’+) on Friday. Light onshore winds in the mornings give way to a moderate westerly sea-breeze in the afternoons through the end of the week.

Long Range Outlook: Small to fun blend of southern hemi groundswell and minor NW windswell keep up decent size surf for the regions better exposures through the weekend.

Check out Surfline.com for all the details!

said. “The judging seemed dead on and extremely fair. I have a competitive nature and it’s really nice to do well, but that’s not what’s most important. It was neat being with the guys I’ve surfed with for over 20 years and I really enjoyed the camaraderie. Win or lose, my son Kai and I are really excited to be a part of it.”

The second WSA event of the season is scheduled for September 21 and 22 at Surfers Point in Ventura. For more information, see www.surfwsa.org. SC