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A memorial in front of the Ralphs store on El Camino Real celebrates the life of Paul Michelena, who was killed in an accident there October 11. Photo by Andrea Papagianis
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Renowned architect Michael Graves, who designed the San Juan Capistrano Library, will be in town November 8 to help celebrate the library’s 30th anniversary, the Friends of the Library announced. Graves is planning on speaking and answering questions during a fundraising event for the Friends, according to President Mary DeMers. “It’s a wonderful expression of how much he likes the city and how much he wanted to give something back,” DeMers said. The Friends will be giving horse-drawn buggy tours of San Juan Capistrano’s architecture, starting at 4 p.m. A reception will be held at 6 p.m. Graves will speak at 7 p.m. and will be available to answer questions at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $75. The library is located at 31495 El Camino Real. For tickets, call DeMers at 949.218.4512.
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Halloween festivities may be winding down, but holiday season is just gearing up, meaning thousands will soon partake in Dana Point’s guilt-free, calorie-burning Thanksgiving Day tradition. In its 36th year, the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce’s annual Turkey Trot event will bring more than 15,000 participants to the OC Dana Point Harbor on Thursday, November 28 to share in a local holiday custom benefitting area nonprofits. The chamber’s largest fundraiser will be held from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the Harbor. Runs include a 5K, 10K and the 1-mile Gobble Wobble, for kids and accompanying adults. Registration fees are $15 for the Gobble Wobble, $50 for the 5K race and $55 for the 10K. For runners taking on both the 5K and 10K, the fee is $65. More information on registration, training guides, course maps and donations are available at www.turkeytrot.com.
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…the I-5 crash?
THE LATEST: Traffic on Interstate 5 came to a halt Thursday afternoon after a semi-truck traveling northbound jackknifed, broke through the center divider near the Camino de Estrella exit and crashed into oncoming traffic on the southbound side, California Highway Patrol officials said. Eight vehicles were involved and nine people were injured, a CHP press release confirmed. A preliminary investigation indicated a northbound traveling tractor-trailer, driven by a 47-year-old Whittier man made an unsafe move to the left, said CHP spokesman Jon Latosquin. The driver of the semi struck four of the vehicles directly, according to a CHP press release. An additional vehicle, a Toyota driven by a man from Vancouver, Wash., swerved in an attempt to avoid the trailer and sideswiped a vehicle driven by a man from Dana Point. The final vehicle affected was struck by debris, the release said. WHAT’S NEXT: All nine injured parties were transported to area hospitals, said Lynette Round, spokeswoman for the Orange County Fire Authority. Four patients were taken to Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, three to Western Medical Center in Santa Ana and one to Saddleback Memorial Center in San Clemente. One patient was airlifted to UCI Medical Center in Irvine due to local trauma centers being full with accident patients. FIND OUT MORE: For updates, visit www. sanclementetimes.com – Jim Shilander and Andrea Papagianis
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…the La Pata Extension?
THE LATEST: After previously expecting to San Clemente Times October 31-November 6, 2013
open bids on the La Pata extension project between San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano, last Wednesday, a delay caused by contractor questions, moved the process back a week. Kristen Camuglia, the deputy chief of staff for Orange County Supervisor Pat Bates, said a number of contractors were unsure about aspects of the project, which includes a number of side projects involving the Prima Descecha Landfill and other areas. In the interest of getting the lowest bids possible, the county has delayed the process in order to make sure contractors were not padding bids due to their being unsure about certain aspects of the project. The need for an alternate route in the area has been a transportation issue for years in the area. San Clemente City Councilwoman Lori Donchak, who also serves as an Orange County Transportation Authority board member, said last week that the organization hoped for a bid of around $85 million but said recent bids on other projects tended to be higher. Donchak did note, however, that the county has funding in place to at least close the gap between the two cities.
Nuclear Generating Station south of San Clemente. The panel will be chaired by Dr. Jonathon Samet, a pulmonary physician and epidemiologist at the University of Southern California. Another USC professor on the panel, Daniel Stram, specializes in preventative medicine at the Keck School of Medicine. Other panelists include statistical and nuclear engineering specialists.
WHAT’S NEXT: The bids were scheduled to be opened Wednesday in the Hall of Administration in Santa Ana.
THE LATEST: Interstate 5 freeway at Ortega Highway in San Juan Capistrano will undergo full nighttime closures on Friday, November 1 and Saturday, November 2, as construction crews begin to erect temporary support structures, or falsework, for Caltrans’ $86.2 million I-5/ Ortega Highway interchange project. Closures will take place between 11:59 p.m. and 5 a.m. on both nights. Only one direction of the freeway will be closed each night, and closures of northbound and southbound I-5 will not take place simultaneously. During the closures, motorists travelling on I-5 will be instructed to exit at Ortega Highway, proceed through the
FIND OUT MORE: For updates, visit www. sanclementetimes.com. –JS
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…a SONGS Cancer Study?
THE LATEST: The National Academy of Sciences has named a nine-member panel of experts that will examine findings of a preliminary study about cancer in the vicinity of seven United States nuclear power plants, including the San Onofre
WHAT’S NEXT: The study is sponsored by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. A comment period regarding the panelists was announced on October 23 and will last for 20 days. The study, which is currently in a year-long planning process, will include findings of multiple cancer types in populations of all ages, including cancers in children. FIND OUT MORE: For information on the study, visit www.nationalacademies. org.—JS
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intersection and re-enter the freeway on the next on-ramp. WHAT’S NEXT: In the coming weeks, crews will fill much of the bridge with new concrete, including the stem (the center part of the bridge) and the soffit (the underside of the bridge). Caltrans expects to complete concrete pours before Thanksgiving. FIND OUT MORE: For more information, visit www.ortega.dot.ca.gov or call Caltrans at 949.724.2000. – Brian Park
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…the new Assistant City Manager?
THE LATEST: Newly appointed Assistant City Manager Erik Sund will take office Monday, November 4 but some in Long Beach, where Sund formerly worked as assistant director of business services, are questioning how he could have received the new position. Larry King, a candidate for Long Beach City Council and one of the winners of the city’s lottery to allow for medical marijuana dispensaries before the city ultimately banned them, said Sund, who had been placed in an administrative role in the medical marijuana program, made things very difficult for pot shop owners. “He was doing everything he could to destroy the program,” King said. Sund’s name appears in lawsuits from owners of medical marijuana dispensaries shut down by the city of Long Beach. WHAT’S NEXT: City Manager Pall Gudgeirsson said he was aware of Sund’s role with medical marijuana dispensary program, as well as some of the suits against him, but said they did not play a role in the decision to hire him. FIND OUT MORE: For more on the story, visit www.sanclementetimes.com – JS www.sanclementetimes.com
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After tragedy, questions rise about safety of city parking lots By Jim Shilander San Clemente Times
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tragic accident forever altered the lives of two families earlier this month. But while a final legal determination regarding the death of Paul Michelena is still to come, questions about the safety of the parking lot he died in, as well as others across the city, have been raised in the wake of the loss of a husband and father. On October 11, just hours after the city celebrated the annual San Clemente High School homecoming parade down Avenida Del Mar, police received a call at 4:45 p.m. that a man, later identified as the 46-yearold Michelena, had been struck and run over by a truck in the Ralphs parking lot at 903 S. El Camino Real. Michelena was with his 11-year-old daughter, Chani, the youngest of his four children, at the time of the accident, but the girl was unhurt. The investigation into the accident is still underway but nearing its final stages, Orange County Sheriff’s Department spokesman Lt. Jeff Hallock said Tuesday. It is still not clear whether the driver of the truck will be charged with anything, or whether there could be a finding of negligence, Hallock said. The name of the driver has not been released.
Father, Husband Remembered In a written statement, wife Lisa Michelena remembered her husband as a kind person with an outsized personality. “Paul Michelena was my moon, my stars and sunshine, my heart, my soul, my everything,” she wrote. “Paul was a beautiful soul who touched every person he met. He was vibrant, jovial and determined Lisa and Paul Michelena. with a personalCourtesy photo ity ‘larger than life.’ He was goofy, intelligent, selfless and loved spending time with his friends and family.” A former Marine, Michelena later moved into information technology, where he combined a childhood love of electronic gadgets with an innate sense of creativity, his family said. Michelena and his wife, Lisa, were married at Casa Romantica in 1996, and, after San Clemente Times October 31-November 6, 2013
Orange County Sheriff’s Department deputies and the Major Accident Reconstruction Team investigate the fatal accident that killed Paul Michelena in the parking lot at Ralphs grocery store in San Clemente October 11. Photo by Andrea Swayne
“Most parking lots are not designed for pedestrians. They’re designed for cars. At some point, a pedestrian needs to leave whatever pedestrian accommodations are made.” —Brenda Miller a decade in Modjeska Canyon, moved back to San Clemente in 2008. The couple had three children together, Jean-Luc, Frankie and Chani. Michelena also had a son, Terrence, from a previous relationship. A memorial trust fund has been set up by the family, and a “Party for Paul” is being held Friday, November 1 at Tequila’s Chophouse and Cantina at 215 S. El Camino Real in San Clemente. Information about the trust fund and remembrances can be found at www.paulmichelena.com. Questions About Safety The death of Michelena is the third vehicular death in the city since July. On July 4, Marthann Demchuk, a 76-year-old grandmother from Monrovia, was struck by a hit-and-run driver while walking along Coast Highway near Camino Capistrano close to the San Clemente/ Dana Point city line. In the early morning hours of September 8, former SCHS football player Nick Pasquale was killed when he was struck by a vehicle near Camino de los Mares and Calle Nuevo while returning home, on foot, from a party. What differed with Michelana’s death was that it took place in a parking lot, not on a street, as was the case in the two other deaths. Michelena’s death comes as the grocery store completed its first full year of operations in its current configuration, after several years of controversy over expansion proposals. San Clemente Chief of Police Services John Coppock said he was not aware of any higher volume of calls or incidents in
the Ralphs parking lot or other lots in the city. He asked, however, that people in the city try to be patient in the future. “It’s just common sense,” Coppock said. “You need to be aware of your surroundings, but it’s also just basic stuff, like being courteous.” The original, larger proposal for the Ralphs building, named the “Village Courtyard” project, was rejected by the City Council in 2009. The proposal included a much larger building, 70,000 square feet, of which 40,000 would be the Ralphs store. That proposal would have included a multi-level parking structure with an elevator to take shoppers down to the store’s entrance. The plan also called for an additional “controlled entrance” (one with a traffic light) to the structure. The current lot has only one, located at the corner of El Camino Real and Avenida Barcelona. Wayne Eggleston, who voted against the proposal when he was on the City Council, said he considered the proposed parking at that site to be too hard to maneuver in, aside from logistical concerns he had with the need for the elevator. Eggleston said he was unaware if anyone had objected to the safety of the final proposal for the lot. Former councilman Jim Dahl, who voted in favor of the Village Courtyard proposal, said he thought the current lot could be aided by losing a couple of spots and instead moving to angled parking, but said he too was not sure whether the design of the lot could have been improved. “Hindsight is always 20-20,” Dahl said. “Maybe the two controlled entrances
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would have helped, but parking lots are parking lots.” The current and final design, he said, met all of the city’s applicable standards. Dahl said he’d heard anecdotally from residents who use the store about the need to be attentive and careful. “It’s an absolute tragedy for the family,” Dahl said. Councilwoman Lori Donchak also voted against the proposal in 2009. Since the accident that killed Michelena, Donchak said she had heard from a number of residents who had powerful emotional reactions to the accident. Additionally, Donchak said a number of other residents shared stories about difficulties in other grocery store parking lots such as Trader Joe’s off of Camino de los Mares on the north side of the city and the Albertson’s near San Clemente High School. Because the lots are private property, the city is limited in terms of what it might be able to do, but she said, safety could be a factor in future deliberations. Currently, the city relies on members of the Planning Commission to also serve as traffic commissioners. During the height of the Ralphs debate, Donchak was a member of a traffic task force in the city, which was allowed to disband in 2011. Donchak said she would be open to seeing the return of a task force if the city felt it was warranted, noting a number of its past successes, such as changing the parking configuration at the high school in partnership with the Capistrano Unified School District and providing sidewalks at the Avenida Palizada underpass. Former Planning Commission chairman Lew Avera said commission members had some concerns about the initial designs of the Ralphs parking lot, specifically about providing a safer entrance into the store. This concern was addressed with the addition of a crosswalk that includes night-time illumination. Avera also said the commission took pains to make sure landscaping and lighting designs in the lot took safety into account. Brenda Miller, a former planning commissioner and non-motorized transportation advocate, said she shopped at the Ralphs location and had not had any close calls with vehicles or overly aggressive drivers, but said if an adult was struck and killed by a vehicle, it was clear speed had to be something of a factor. Efforts made to assure the safety of the lot didn’t change some fundamental facts, she said. “Most parking lots are not designed for pedestrians,” Miller said. “They’re designed for cars. At some point, a pedestrian needs to leave whatever pedestrian accommodations are made.” Miller, who was herself a member of the traffic task force with Donchak, said she would like to see an independent streets committee established that would focus on traffic and efforts to encourage the use of non-motorized transportation in the city. SC Andrea Swayne contributed to this report www.sanclementetimes.com
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Sunday, November 3
Drug Take Back Day Collects 224 Pounds of Prescriptions
First Sunday Book Sale 9 a.m.-1 p.m. San Clemente Friends of the Library’s First Sunday Sale. 242 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.276.6342, www.sanclementefol.org.
Monday, November 4 Children’s Holiday Program Signups 10 a.m. Sign ups for children’s programs at the San Clemente Library 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.3493, www.ocpl.org.
Tuesday, November 5 City Council Meeting 6 p.m. Regular meeting in City Hall Council Chambers. 100 Avenida Presidio, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.
Wednesday, November 6 The Preservation of Orange County’s Prehistory 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Presentation at the RMV Presentation Center hosted by The Reserve/Richard and Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy. Free. Call for info, 949.489.9778, www.theconservancy.org. Planning Commission Meeting 6 p.m. Study session in Ocean View Conference Room; 7 p.m. Regular meeting in Council Chambers. 100 Avenida Presidio, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.
Thursday, November 7 Casa Up Close: Patrick Mitchell Book Tour 7 p.m. As part of Casa Romantica’s speaker series, hear a presentation on the Santa Ana Mountains and their history, habitats and hikes. Cost $10-$15. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org. Golf Course Committee Meeting 7 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers. 100 Avenida Presidio, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org. OCTA Open House in San Clemente 4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Join OCTA and learn about the I-5 improvement projects: Avenida Pico to San Juan Creek Road. Held at St. Andrew’s Church. 2001 Calle Frontera, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org. Pet Project Fundraiser 4 p.m.-close. Dine at El Ranchito and support the Pet Project Foundation. 20 percent of your bills will be donated to the San Clemente - Dana Point Animal Shelter. 204 Ave. Del Mar, 949.498.5000, www.petprojectfoundation.org. San Clemente Times October 31-November 6, 2013
Fifth Marine Regiment Commander Jason Bohm addresses the crowd at the annual Semper Fi Golf Classic hosted by the Exchange Club of San Clemente. Photo by Jim Shilander
ship and the public with the importance of service to society. For information, contact 949.388.0202 or 949.388.0995.
Semper Fi Golf Classic Raises Funds to Support Marine Families Fifth Marine Regiment commanding officer Jason Bohm told members of the Exchange Club of San Clemente Monday that their efforts to aid Marine families made it easier, despite budget difficulties, for Marines to do the work to defend the country with the knowledge their families would be cared for. “We will remain as capable as we’ve ever been,” Bohm told the crowd, many of whom were current or retired Marines themselves. Funds from the tournament, which was held for the eighth consecutive year, go to support families at Camp Pendleton while Marines were stationed abroad, either at war or in training in different areas, such as the Pacific. Bohm said the Corps is still dedicated “to being the most ready when the nation is the least ready.” Next year’s event will be held on October 27, as the event is traditionally set for the last Monday of the month.
Blood Drive at SC Presbyterian The American Red Cross will host a blood drive on Sunday, November 3, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the San Clemente Presbyterian Church, located at 119 Avenida de la Estrella. All blood donors will receive two free VIP tickets to the Laugh Factory. To schedule an appointment, go to www.redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code SCPC or call San Clemente Presbyterian Church at 949.492.6158.
“Think Green” Contest Ongoing for CUSD students
Baha’i Center Hosting Service Event The Baha’is of San Clemente are inviting likeminded organizations and interested members of the public to join them for an informative meeting on Saturday, November 2, at San Clemente Baha’i Center, located at 3316 Avenida Del Presidente, at 7 p.m. This gathering is non-religious, non-political and non-partisan but purely humanitarian in nature. The topic of the program is “Walking Together on a Path of Service,” which consists of a short presentation and music, followed by refreshments and fellowship. Baha’is of San Clemente have organized this program to acquaint their member-
ARS, a residential heating and air conditioning company, has partnered with the Capistrano Unified School District Foundation in the annual “ARS Think Green Contest.” The contest encourages sevenththrough 12th-graders to think about energy conservation. Energy-saving ideas can be submitted in the form of a written essay, drawing or model, through Thursday, November 14 for a chance to win $150. The contest will be divided into two categories based on grade level. One high school student and one middle school student will each be rewarded with a $150 cash prize. Second place winners will each receive a $100 cash prize. Additionally, ARS will match the total prize earnings with a $500 donation to the schools in the district that garners the most student participation. All entries must include a thorough explanation of the idea, the potential impact of the idea on the economy and community and how the idea can be implemented throughout their community. Projects can be submitted and questions can be directed to
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The city of San Clemente and San Clemente Police Services participated in National Drug Take Back Day Saturday, October 26, collecting 224 pounds of expired medicine. All medicine collected will be disposed of through the proper channels. As a public service to residents, the city installed a medicine drop-box at its police services station downstairs from City Hall earlier this year. This provides an option for people to dispose of their accumulated unwanted, unused prescription drugs in a safe manner. The medicine drop-off box is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Syringes, medical waste or hazardous waste are not accepted.
SDG&E Awaits Impact Report for $500 Million Project On Wednesday, October 23 at a government affairs meeting hosted by the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce, Duane Cave, external relations manager of San Diego Gas & Electric, updated area leaders on the utility’s proposed $500 million project to rebuild south Orange County’s electric infrastructure. Currently, the Talega substation on Avenida Pico acts as the region’s electric gateway, Cave said, lending the system to vulnerabilities. The proposed project would rebuild the San Juan Capistrano substation and upgrade transmission lines throughout the region. Cave said, the changes would reroute two major circuits, from Escondido and Talega, to the San Juan station, which would run on a “redundant system” with the Talega substation to provide system stability. Members of the San Juan Capistrano City Council and community have expressed concerns in the past regarding the demolition of a 95-year-old building, the effects on nearby business, homes and traffic and the possible health effects brought on by electromagnetic radiation. A draft environmental impact report is expected to be completed late this year, meaning the California Public Utilities Commission could see and decide on the proposal sometime in 2014. 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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Neighborly Parking Advice Dana Point looks to San Clemente for downtown parking solutions By Andrea Papagianis San Clemente Times
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nine-month parking debacle delayed the opening of a gateway development project to Dana Point’s Town Center, and now with Tavern on the Coast open, owner Veronica Scala hopes the city’s parking ordinance doesn’t deter others from taking the downtown development plunge. Real estate ventures and restaurant investments are risky. No one knows that better than Scala, who, for three-quarters of a year, jumped through hoops to satisfy city parking requirements. And now, aside from her restaurant being open, she is nearly right where she started. Tavern opened for business in April with a 40-spot parking lot to be shared among their customers, employees and other businesses. While the Tavern owner and city staff worked out an arrangement, long-term measures for Dana Point’s downtown parking are still up in the air. Parking has long been a concern of many in town. From special events at city parks, sunny days at beaches and weekends at the OC Dana Point Harbor, a sentiment of frustration is echoed as visitors and residents navigate the roads and parking lots in search of an open spot. Designs to make Pacific Coast Highway and Del Prado Avenue two-way roads and to create bus stops, add medians and change the landscaping, got the OK
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from the Coastal Commission in 2007. But absent the approval were changes to the city’s parking layout, leaving outside developers and city planners to default to an existing parking ordinance created for an isolated business, not one where people are parking and walking from businessto-business in an urban area, said Ursula Luna-Reynosa, the city’s community development director. Parking plans for the city’s Town Center revitalization project have remained on the back burner of planning, but at the forefront of community discussion. “You cannot talk about changes coming to Dana Point’s Town Center without parking being brought up,” Councilman Bill Brough said at a recent Dana Point City Council meeting. That night the council took measures to kick-start the city’s parking planning process. The council approved a contract with the San Francisco-based Nelson/Nygaard Consulting Associates to assist with the development of a downtown parking plan. The consulting firm also worked with San Clemente on Avenida Del Mar parking solutions, which Dana Point’s staff has looked to for inspiration. In downtown San Clemente, an array of parking measures are utilized, such as limited parking durations in high-traffic areas, metered lots and street spots, all-day parking zones and a leasing program with private property owners, said Cliff Jones, San Clemente’s assistant planner. For the
A white powder was found around fire hydrants and numerous spots on a trail where dogs urinated.
Sunday, October 27 ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY Avenida Palizada, 200 Block (7:22 p.m.) A woman was stuck in a blue Toyota Camry because a loose pit bull was barking at her and not letting her out of the car.
COMPILED BY BRIAN PARK All information below is obtained from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department website. The calls represent what was told to the deputy in the field by the radio dispatcher. The true nature of an incident often differs from what is initially reported. No assumption of criminal guilt or affiliation should be drawn from the content of the information provided. An arrest doesn’t represent guilt. The items below are just a sampling of the entries listed on the OCSD website.
Monday, October 28 ANNOYING PHONE CALL Calle Recodo, 1000 Block (1:17 p.m.) A woman said she was receiving threatening text messages from a man she had considered renting from. The texts were threatening her life because she had decided to rent from someone else. SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Corto Lane/Avenida Cabrillo (7:53 a.m.) San Clemente Times October 31–November 6, 2013
SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Avenida Presido, 1000 Block (6:23 p.m.) Numerous people were reportedly smoking marijuana in a nearby backyard. A caller said they were smoking so much they were “smoking the neighborhood out.”
Saturday, October 26 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE El Camino Real, 2500 Block (11 p.m.) A caller reported hearing a man scream “get on the ground” from the golf course. The caller was unable to see anything due to the fog but based on what was said, it sounded like the screaming man may have had a gun. The caller then said it sounded like a man was crying. The caller spot-
Parking plans on San Clemente’s Avenida Del Mar have been in place for nearly a decade, and while the city boasts planning awards for their management strategy, members of the downtown business community struggle to park customers. Photo by Jim Shilander
latter solution, the city was honored by the American Planning Association. “We developed private parking lot agreements and now the lots are open to the public on a first come-first served basis,” said Michael Kaupp, a planning commissioner in San Clemente. “Now the lots’ usages are being maximized, but unfortunately, we have reached our capacity.” Kaupp, who also serves as president of the Downtown Business Association and owns properties along Del Mar, said while the leasing arrangements have been a good tool, they are a “Band-Aid” approach to finding real solutions to parking management. According to Kaupp, many of the leases stretch month-to-month and don’t offer enough incentive to property owners, who receive maintenance and enforcement of the lots by city workers. Now, with parking maximized in downtown, existing businesses cannot park their customers, he said.
“You get a lot of circling of blocks and frustration,” Kaupp said. “The city has not taken a proactive approach to address parking.” It is that proactive approach that Dana Point is trying to take. “The Town Center plan is a vision for a community, for the heart of the city, a gathering place that is pedestrian-friendly,” Luna Reynosa said. “In order to make that come to fruition, the private sector development needs to occur. It cannot just be the public sector, streetscape project.” However, there is no guarantee this will happen because of uncontrollable factors, she said. “With private developers there are so many factors that the city doesn’t not control that goes into their decision making process, such as the cost of land and labor,” she said. “But what we do control is our regulatory environment and our policies, including parking standards.” SC
ted a black sedan in the parking lot, with three men standing outside and another two inside the vehicle. A man wearing a black jacket over a white shirt was holding a flashlight, pulling people out of the car. Dispatch contacted border patrol, who said they had no units in the area. The caller observed at least three men walking toward El Camino Real. Authorities arrived at the scene and reported that “apparently there’s a wedding going on.”
SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Arreos, 2900 Block (3:49 p.m.) A woman found a large bone that was cut in half on the hill behind her location.
UNKNOWN TROUBLE Calle Amistad, 100 Block (7:31 p.m.) While walking to the gym from her apartment, a woman reported hearing another woman scream, “Oh my God. Oh my God. Oh my God. Call the cops,” followed by the sound of dogs barking. The woman said the scream sounded clear, as if it came from an open window or door.
Friday, October 25 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Camino De Los Mares, 600 Block (7:19 p.m.) A man was seen taking things out of the open trunk of a silver Mercedes SUV. The man then got into a brown Dodge minivan and took off in an unknown direction.
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Thursday, October 24 HIT AND RUN PARKED CAR Avenida Montalvo, 200 Block (12:39 a.m.) A caller notified authorities after their car, along with two other vehicles, was hit by a black SUV with unknown license plates. The SUV was last seen heading toward the Montalvo loop.
Wednesday, October 23 CITIZEN ASSIST Avenida Victoria, 100 Block (5:54 p.m.) An upset caller said a man was “being gross” by staring at people and picking his nose. The caller was upset because there were children nearby who were watching him. ILLEGAL PARKED VEHICLE Calle Felicidad, 200 Block (6:24 a.m.) Several people were sleeping inside a “hippie-colored” camper van. www.sanclementetimes.com
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GUEST OPINION: Wavelengths by Jim Kempton
Sharks: the Irrational Fear Think sharky waters are the most dangerous place to be?
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othing I know of can cause as much pure, heart-stopping fear as the possibility of being attacked by a shark. Whether it is the memory of Stephen Spielberg’s Jaws, Bethany Hamilton’s frightening story or just the personal recollection of those unmistakable fins zigzagging through the water, sharks hold the premiere primordial presence in our scare scorecard. And as a wave rider there is even more good reason to feel vulnerable: Surfers account for just a little more than 50 percent of all shark attacks. White surfboards and black wetsuits surely look an awful lot like a soft underbelly and dangling flippers to these almost blind prehistoric creatures, whose six million years of experience on the planet make them perfect killing machines. But whenever you are in the water and get that uneasy feeling about losing your life to a “man in a grey suit,” just remember a few of the facts about how we actually get killed in our normal lives. For instance, you have a much better chance of being fatally struck by lightning that by being eaten by a shark. Don’t believe
YOU’RE INVITED! 8 a.m. Friday, November 1
at Café Calypso San Clemente Chief of Police Services Lt. John Coppock will be the guest at this week’s chat, where readers are invited to come and discuss goings on around the city. For the remainder of the year, Beachside Chat will be held nearly every Friday (excepting the Fridays after Thanksgiving and after Christmas) at Café Calypso.
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it? Consider, there are an average of five shark fatalities each year over the last half century. To date in 2013 there have been 23 lightning strike fatalities in 14 states. That’s just in America. WAVELENGTHS The US averages just By Jim Kempton one shark-attack fatality every two years. Meanwhile, in the coastal states alone, lightning strikes and kills more than 37 people each year. While sharks attacks grab the headlines, jellyfish actually kill eight times as many people every year. While they look harmless, they can be highly poisonous and are often hard to see and avoid. Remember all the days we spent lounging on a tropical beach under swaying palms? Falling coconuts cause 150 human deaths every year on average. That’s 30 times more than sharks. Here’s one you will all just love: Vending machines are responsible for an average of 13 deaths a year. That’s more than two and a half times as many as all the great
whites, tigers and hammerheads put together. Jaws may have been scary film, but these last living dinosaurs sure aren’t as deadly. Can you imagine a movie about killer vending machines falling on people with a malevolent vengeance? Maybe Stephen King could write it. And how about sleeping? Tucked in your own bed has to be the safest place in the world, right? Well, actually, you’re safer in shark infested waters or schools of jellyfish—450 people every year die falling out of bed in the US alone. And just to be clear, this isn’t the number of people who die in their beds—that number is in the millions. This is the number of people who actually die because of their beds. If you want to feel really safe keep this statistic in mind: You have a 1-in-63 chance of dying from the flu and a 1-in-3.7 million chance of being killed by a shark during your lifetime. One more thing: We are pretty perfect killing machines ourselves. For every human killed by a shark, humans kill approximately two million sharks. So maybe they should really be afraid of us.
CORRECTION: On last week’s Surf Page an incorrect caption ran under a photo of Liam Mateer, the Grom of the Week. The San Clemente Times regrets the error. Due to a misunderstanding, last week’s issue of the SC Times contained a misstatement. Capistrano Unified School District President John Alpay indicated the district would support trimming of Verde Park’s trees if the city allowed residents to pay for it, but not their removal. The San Clemente Times regrets the error.
Jim Kempton is writing a book of tasty food recipes titled The Surfers Cookbook based on tastings from his own travels, meals with famous surfers and surfing friends from around the world. It does not include any recipes from underwater creatures although word has it that they have great taste. 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.
Letters to the Editor NEED FOR MORE THAN NEIGHBORLINESS ED MOELLER, San Clemente
In response to your article about trees, and how they obstruct views (“Barking Up the City’s Trees, SC Times, October 24); I reside in the Pacifica development for 39 years where covenants, conditions and restrictions are protecting views (supposedly). A neighbor let his vegetation obscure my ocean views, so I reasoned with him
that this wasn’t OK. His response? “Those CC&R’s are outdated and unenforceable.” Sadly, I had to resort to court action to settle this, and it still may go back to court again. This man just cannot accept defeat. Mayor Baker has a wonderful phrase: “I’d do it for a neighbor,” he said. Unfortunately, this only holds true with some people. I had to sue to protect my investment, and I’ll do it again. We reside next to Broadmoor, and I can see the trees involved. In their case the
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problem is also tonnage in the air above some homes. This was hardly mentioned, but ought to be paramount. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! To submit a letter to the editor for possible inclusion in the paper, e-mail us at letters@sanclementetimes. com. San Clemente Times reserves the right to edit reader-submitted letters for length and is not responsible for the claims made or the information written by the writers. Please limit your letters to 350 words.
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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
WICKED WINE TASTING PARTY 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Special event at DaVine Food & Wine featuring a “Pick Your Poison” blind tasting. 34673 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.493.4044, www.davine-wine.com.
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AT THE MOVIES: ‘THE COUNSELOR’ ANOTHER MISS After a disappointing reception for the sci-fi thriller Prometheus last year, many movie fans wondered what Ridley Scott’s collaboration with novelist Cormac McCarthy, The Counselor, would achieve. The British director brought the gamechanging Alien (1979) and Blade Runner (1982) to American cinema, but for the last decade, Scott seems to have delivered more misses than hits. Nevertheless, Scott always manages to make A-list productions. His new film is a crime thriller with a whole lot of talent—both behind the scenes and on screen—but sorely lacking in substance. On the Mexico/Texas border, an unnamed lawyer known as “Counselor” (Michael Fassbender) proposes to girlfriend Laura (Penélope Cruz) before getting involved in an expensive drug exchange with entre© 2013 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation preneur Reiner (Javier Bardem) and middleman Westray (Brad Pitt). Soon, the Counselor begins questioning his morals and choices as death, deception and danger come his way and Reiner’s girlfriend Malkina (Cameron Diaz) comes into the equation. Natalie Dormer, John Leguizamo and Rosie Perez co-star. The Counselor marks the first screenplay for McCarthy, and Scott’s second collaboration with Fassbender and Pitt. The film has a surprisingly sexual tone throughout, and a number of intellectual discussions. But due to dull pacing and the lack of a consistent narrative, the film just misses the mark and struggles to hold audience attention. —Megan Bianco
friday
TASTE OF SAN CLEMENTE 6 p.m.-10 p.m. The 21st annual celebration of fine food and wine held at the Casino San Clemente, with culinary masterpieces from more than 20 fine restaurants, as well as premium wineries, microbrews and more. Admission $75. 140 W. Avenida Pico, San Clemente, 949.492.1131 or visit www.scchamber.com.
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EARN AND SHARE JOB FAIRE 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The Dana Point Woman’s Club hosts the job fair at the Community House featuring guest speakers, exhibitor demos, refreshments, giveaways and more. Free admission and parking. 24642 San Juan St., Dana Point, www.earnandsharjobfaire.com.
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DOUG HOUSTON - ONE MAN SHOW 6:30 p.m. Shorecliffs Golf Club presents an evening with Doug Houston’s rock n’ country music. 501 Avenida Vaquero, San Clemente, 949.492.1177, www.shorecliffsgolfclub.com.
ALL-AMERICAN BOYS CHORUS FALL GALA 5 p.m. Performance by the world-renowned All-American Boys Chorus at the Radisson Newport Beach, as well as auctions, dinner, awards and more. Tickets $70. 4545 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach, 949.500.6150, taabc.org.
DANA POINT ART LAUNCH 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Explore the Coastal Arcadian with the Last Thursday Art Launch event, featuring wine tastings, live music and seasonal eats. Register by emailing gina@oceventsolutions. 24471 Del Prado Ave., 949.429.3591, www.coastalarcadian.com.
LORD OF THE STRINGS CONCERT: ADAM MILLER 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Australia’s 2012 Solo Guitar Player Of The Year performs at the Dana Point Community House. Tickets $30. 24642 San Juan Ave., 949.842.2227, www. lordofthestringsconcerts.com
THE ECOLOGY CENTER GUIDED TOUR 1 p.m. The Ecology Center hosts a docent-led tour of their historic home, gardens and outdoor learning stations. Free. 32701 Alipaz St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.443.4223, www. theecologycenter.org
BEACHFIRE HALLOWEEN PARTY 8 p.m. BeachFire hosts a Halloween party with music by DJ Eric, a costume contest with prizes (10 p.m.), food and drink specials and more fun. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.
DANA HILLS FOOTBALL WOUNDED WARRIOR INITIATIVE 7 p.m. Help sponsor the benefit jerseys and honor those who have served, at the Dolphins football game; 100% of the net proceeds benefit Veteran support groups. Dana Hills Football Stadium, 33333 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.6666, www.dhhs.net.
LUXURY DOLPHIN & WHALE WATCHING Capt. Dave’s Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari presents whale watching on a new luxury power catamaran with state-ofthe-art research equipment. $65. 24440 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.488.2828, www.dolphinsafari.com.
STARVE A VAMPIRE DAY 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Kaleidoscope and The American Red Cross host a blood drive. 27741 Crown Valley Pkwy., Mission Viejo, 949.582.1948, www.gokaleidoscope.com, www.redcrossblood.org. BIG 80’S HALLOWEEN BASH 8 p.m. Halloween party with live music by Flashback Heart Attack at StillWater. Cover $5. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.danapointstillwater.com.
TEDxSANJUANCAPISTRANO 6 p.m.-10:30 p.m. An independently organized TEDx event celebrating ideas worth spreading by renowned experts and thinkers held in St. Margaret’s Episcopal School’s McGregor Theater. Cost $65. 31641 La Novia, San Juan Capistrano, tait. lihme@smes.org, www.tedxsanjuancapistrano.com.
DREAD ZEPPELIN 8 p.m. Special show on Halloween at The Coach House. $15. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.
ELECTRIC RUN 7 p.m.-10 p.m. A nighttime 5k run/ walk experience where participants are integrated into an electric wonderland held at the OC Fair & Events Center. Registration $40-$70. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.708.1500, electricrun.com.
THE SWALLOW’S COSTUME CONTEST AND PARTY 9 p.m. Enter the annual Halloween costume contest at The Swallow’s Inn; come early for live music by Mark Liddell and the Long Riders. 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com.
WINES OF CASA DE UVAS TASTING 5 p.m.-11 p.m. Wine tasting at San Clemente Wine Company; includes complimentary cheese plate and chocolate. 212 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.
WALKING TOGETHER ON A PATH OF SERVICE 7 p.m. Humanitarian event with a presentation on the spirit of service, with refreshments and fellowship at the San Clemente Baha’i Center. 3316 Ave. Del Presidente, 949.388.0202, www.bahaicenter.com. ASTRONOMY NIGHT 6:45 p.m.-8:45 p.m. Gaze into the night sky through telescopes learn the constellations with astronomy experts at The Reserve/Richard & Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy. Adults $10, kids $5. More info: 949.489.9778, www.theconservancy.org. CHRIS CRAM 8 p.m. Live music and dinner at Wind & Sea Restaurant. 34699 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.6500, www.windandsearestaurants.com. SHADES OF J 9 p.m. Live music at Molly Bloom’s Irish Bar & Restaurant. 2391 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente 949.218.0120, www.mollybloomspub.com.
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sunday
VILLAGE ART FAIRE 9 a.m.3 p.m. More than 60 vendors have art and hand-crafted items including holiday gifts along Avenida Del Mar in San Clemente. Put on by the Downtown Business Association the first Sunday of the month. More info, 949.218.5378, www.villagesanclemente.org.
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SAN CLEMENTE FARMERS MARKET 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fresh produce, flowers and more every Sunday along Avenida Del Mar. Rain or shine. DAY OF THE DEAD CONCERT 7 p.m. Musical tribute the shares the Mexican traditions of “Dia de los Muertos” at Cabrillo Playhouse. Tickets $20. 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente, 949.492.0465, www.pasiongitana.com, www.cabrilloplayhouse.org. JOHN WATSON’S BODY 5 p.m. The final day to see this Sherlock Holmes mystery on Stage II at Camino Real Playhouse. Tickets $18. 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.489.8082, www.caminorealplayhouse.org. GOT UKULELE? 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Ukulele players and fans are invited to get a Hawaiian music lesson and jam session; every Sunday. Call for location and more details. 949.829.2675, www.ekanikapilakakou.com. PARENT EDUCATION NIGHT SERIES Saddleback Valley Christian Schools hosts three nights of a parent education series with guidance on raising teens. Tonight is “Purity Night” plus a parent-only video screening. Events continue Nov. 4-5. Call for more info. 26333 Oso Road, San Juan Capistrano, 949.443.4050, svcs.org.
COWBOY MOUTH 7 p.m. Concert at The Coach House. Tickets $15. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com. BOUNDARY BIRDS 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Live music at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com. MIKE HAMILTON 12 p.m.-4 p.m. Live music at Mission Grill, 31721 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.240.8055, www.missiongrillsjc.com.
monday
TRAIL CLEARING & WEEDING 7:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Spend time in the beautiful outdoors and volunteer to clear/maintain trails at The Reserve/Richard and Donna O’Neill Conservancy. Free. 949.923.2210, www.theconservancy.org.
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SMOKEY KARAOKE 8 p.m. Get on stage at BeachFire, every Monday. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com. LAW SCHOOL 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Wine class with Ian Blackburn at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.
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PASION GITANA 7 p.m. Spanish guitars, Latin American rhythms and more at StillWater. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.danapointstillwater.com.
JT DOUGLAS 7:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Iva Lee’s. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2855, www.ivalees.com. HART & SOUL 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Live music Montego Restaurant and Bar. 27211 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.481.2723, www.montegorestaurant.com.
wednesday
ZUMBA FITNESS CLASS 8:30 a.m.9:30 a.m. Come Join Certified Instructor Michell for a free onehour fun workout at Anytime Fitness. Another free session held at 9 a.m. on Nov. 9. San Juan 31107 Rancho Viejo Road, Ste. 5. San Juan Capistrano, 949.481.2220, michell@anytimesjc.com
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FRED’S OPEN MIC NIGHT 8:30 p.m.-close. Open mic night with Gary Wright every Wednesday at Fred’s Mexican Cafe. 32431 Golden Lantern, Laguna Niguel, 949.218.8508, www.fredsmexicancafe.com. HOLIDAY CORK CRAFTS AND WINE 6:30 p.m.8:30 p.m. Wine event at San Clemente Wine Company; call for reservations. 212 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com CHERYL SILVERSTEIN 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Female vocalist performs jazz and blues at OC Tavern. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com. *For our full calendar, visit the “Event Calendar” at www.sanclementetimes.com. Have an event? Send your listing to events@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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Marking 60 Years of Faith Our Savior’s Lutheran Church marks major anniversary By Jim Shilander San Clemente Times
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ixty years after holding services in an office building along Avenida Del Mar, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church will celebrate its diamond jubilee Sunday, with services celebrating the church’s past and looking forward to its future. The church, located on Avenida San Pablo in the south side of San Clemente, had a humble beginning in 1953. The original 53 families of the congregation met in members’ homes during the week, since their space on Del Mar was only available on Sundays. When the church began looking for a permanent home, Pastor Jeff Frohner said founder Roy Gordon initially went to the church’s mission board for a $28,000 loan to purchase nearly 12 acres. Gordon presented a plan including a church building, school and parsonage, but was told the board did not believe that land in San Clemente would ever be worth that much money. Just two years later, Gordon and first pastor Louis Smith proved the board wrong by selling off half the land and paying off the debt entirely, something Frohner believed was a priority due to Gordon growing up during the Depression. Frohner, who has been at the church since 2002, said the church’s growth has largely mirrored that of San Clemente’s. Because of its location, as one of the two faith communities closest to Camp Pendleton, the church assisted Vietnamese refugees who came to the Marine Corps base in the 70s and has provided San Clemente Times October 31-November 6, 2013
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church pastor Jeff Frohner is leading the church into its 60th anniversary celebration Sunday. Photo by Jim Shilander
While the church itself has not changed much, the environment around the church has grown from empty ranchland to a neighborhood. That neighborhood feel been something church leaders have tried to carry forward. Courtesy photo
resources for military families for decades. As San Clemente began to grow, the parish school offered an additional educational resource when the city had fewer public schools. Frohner said the presence of the school, which serves Kindergarten through fifth-grade, actually provides him an interesting experience, by essentially creating a second congregation. “There’s always activity,” Frohner said. “You have 250 students and families who have a community here, and it serves as a de facto spiritual home for some families.”
Serving the younger congregation also allows Frohner to do some different things, in terms of worship services. “It’s geared toward the kids, so it’s not surprising for me to come running in with a Darth Vader mask and a light saber,” he said. During a recent sermon about the importance of responsibility to care for all of creation, Frohner said he whistled and kids saw his labradoodle come running up the aisle, leading to a discourse about the need to care for other creatures in the same way children would care for their
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own family pets. “I try to meet them where they are,” he said. Frohner said the church’s location can sometimes work to its detriment in finding parishioners, since many new arrivals in San Clemente tend to go north, either traveling to faith communities they formerly worshipped at or staying within their own neighborhoods. But, he said, this also helps to keep the church grounded in its neighborhood. “We’ve never aspired to be more, or less, than a neighborhood church, where people can be respected and loved,” Frohner said. The church is also trying to respond to the challenges of the new century, in terms of worship services, which will be shown off at its anniversary celebration Sunday. “It’s not broke,” Frohner said. “But there’s always new innovations and new ways to do things.” A new 6 p.m. “We’ve never service on Sundays is heavaspired to be ily focused on more, or less, than newer faithful music for a halfa neighborhood hour, followed church, where by a shorter people can be service, “but it all comes back respected and to the word,” loved.” —Jeff Frohner Frohner said. “You have great vibrancy with the new, but you have the anchor of the tried and true.” Having more turnover in parishioners, some from Camp Pendleton, others from other faith traditions, helps to constantly bring in new, fresh ideas, Frohner said. The church now has three separate services on Sundays offering options for different tastes, such as a “bold” service that is contemporary and a “classic” service that has a more traditional feel. Frohner said Sunday’s services will be a celebration of the entire history of the church and its members and will include worship leaders from all three of the services coming together. SC www.sanclementetimes.com
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BY JIM SHILANDER
News and updates on San Clemente’s business community Loaeza said the business would be open seven days a week, from 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and would offer a limited breakfast and sandwich menu, as well as coffee, for the first couple of weeks in business, before adding the full breakfast and lunch menu later in the month.
NEW DEVELOPMENT u Mac & Madi Unique Children’s Boutique, 204 Avenida Del Mar, 949.366.6266, www.macandmadikids.com Mac & Madi Unique Children’s Boutique owner Corey Bauman said her stores new location, in the former Cornet building adjacent to Beach Fire Grill and Sugar Blossom Bakery, had intrigued her for years. “It’s such a great space, and no one has ever been here,” Bauman said. “I’ve been looking at it since 2010, but you get complacent about where you are.” Bauman said after the owner of her former location informed her he needed to get more from the property, she began a larger assessment of her business which allowed her to upgrade her space. “There is a lot more volume and floor space,” she said. “It’s nice because we can now see everywhere in the store, whereas before we had several little rooms. There are many more pluses than minuses.” Bauman said she has also been able to take a harder look at her entire inventory as she began to make the move. “There are a number of cool new lines that I’d been investigating. I was able to take a week to look at everything. There’ll be a
GIVING BACK
Employees of San Clemente-based DealerSocket, an automotive software company located on Avenida La Pata, after the completion of a breast cancer walk held October 4. Proceeds from the walk were given to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Courtesy photo
minimum of at least 15 new lines and probably closer to 20.” The store will have a soft opening Friday, November 1, and then celebrate formally with a grand opening party with discounts and giveaways throughout the weekend. u Ellie’s Table, 120 Avenida Pico, 714. 636.6045, www.elliestable.com Linda Loaeza, one of the partners in Ellie’s Table, the new breakfast, lunch and coffee
establishment at the Casino San Clemente, said the new restaurant, which will open next Wednesday with a limited menu before a full menu in mid-November, fits a number of needs. “I wanted to do it because it’s tied to an awesome venue, the Casino,” which is a wonderful private event and wedding venue,” she said. “It’s also something that’s really needed in North Beach. And then, because we love San Clemente.”
u Brick Pizzeria, 216 N El Camino Real, 949.429.1199, www.brickpizzeria.com For the second year, Brick Pizzeria will be closed on Thanksgiving. While that might not be unusual, given the significance of the holiday, pizzeria owner David Pratt will be doing more than just celebrating with his family. The staff of the pizzeria will serve turkeys, mashed potatoes, stuffing, green beans with almonds, cranberry sauce, rolls and desserts, a complete Thanksgiving, to homeless San Clementeans, as well as military families from Camp Pendleton. Last year, Pratt worked with Family Assistance Ministries and the city to help make the event successful. Last year a number of other businesses and residents donated to the cause as well, Pratt said. SC
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SAN CLEMENTE LITTLE LEAGUE LENDS A HAND
On October 26 the San Clemente Little League rallied together to put on a fundraiser for Saylor Voris, a San Clemente High sophomore who is battling leukemia. The San Clemente Little League board decided to put on a pancake breakfast and skills clinic fundraiser, with proceeds going towards Voris’ medical bills, according to San Clemente Little League president Sam Masotto. Over 25 players participated in the skills camp, which went for three sessions, and over 60 breakfast meals were served. There were also clothing and equipment exchanges, where parents could pick up used bats and gloves in exchange for a donation. In all, $1,500 was raised for the cause. Members of the San Clemente High baseball team were on hand to help with the clinic. Coaches Steve Hendricks, Dave Dave Riddle shows young baseball players proper pitching form Riddle and Richard Mercado also helped instruct the players in during a skills clinic fundraiser put on by San Clemente Little League. Courtesy photo attendance. —Steve Breazeale
DE PHILLIPPI WINS PORSCHE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR HONORS
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Jan Duquette guides walkers and hikers along the trails of southern Orange County. Courtesy photo
Saddleback College Professor Says Take a Hike By Steve Breazeale San Clemente Times
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an Duquette has been teaching fitness classes for more than 30 years as a professor of kinesiology at Saddleback College. She has always been an active person and as a result of that, she happens to be an avid hiker and amateur historian of the trails in Southern California. Duquette is now bringing her knowledge and love of the outdoors to the public in the form of Take a Hike OC. Duquette acts as a tour guide for individuals and groups interested in traversing the trails that dot the area. She is currently taking walkers and hikers on trips through San Clemente, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, Mission Viejo and other neighboring cities. Duquette offers a variety of walks and hikes that cater to different skill sets. San Clemente Times October 31-November 6, 2013
Beach walks in San Clemente are among the more popular and easier routes while trails through the foothills of Ladera Ranch and San Juan Capistrano attract more experienced hikers, she says. For Duquette, exploration is in her blood. In the 1980s, she would go on cattle roundups with her father, who was connected to the equestrian world in the area. Some of those same trails Duquette and her father used to round up cattle, like near Bear Brand Ranch in San Juan Capistrano and Rancho San Clemente, are still intact and she takes the groups along the same paths, providing insight to how it used to be. “I used to know all the original trails. The cities have done a great job maintaining them … The people love it and the biggest thing is being outside and meeting other people,” Duquette said. For more information on Take a Hike OC, visit www.takeahikeoc.com. SC Page 14
an Clemente High graduate Connor De Phillippi made his presence felt on the Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland racing circuit in 2013. De Phillippi, who entered the European racing circuit in May, competed in and completed every race of the season, earning Rookie of the Year honors along the way. De Phillippi entered the final race of the season with a 24-point lead in the Rookie classification and was eying a podium finish at the series finale, held at Hockenheimring in Baden-Württemberg, Germany on October 20. After gaining the third position in the preliminary heats, De Phillippi was poised to make a top-3 finish on the final day, something he had not done all year. But unlike in every race before, De Phillippi failed to finish. The Hockenheimring had been drenched with rain in the buildup to the race, making the 17-lap course a difficult task. On the tenth lap, De Phillippi made a mistake exiting a turn and spun out due to the wet conditions. Despite the spin-out, De Phillippi still claimed the Rookie of the Year honors,
Connor De Phillippi won the 2013 Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland Rookie of the Year award on October 20. Courtesy photo
marking an end to his inaugural season. “There are certainly mixed feelings (about the final race). As far as the championship goes, the team did an amazing job and we finished every race, until the final one today,” De Phillippi said. “It’s frustrating to end the season with my first DNF, but overall, my consistency over the course of the full season paid off.” SC —San Clemente Times
USA MEN’S LACROSSE TO HOST CLINIC IN TOWN
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ajor League Lacrosse players and current members of Team USA will be in San Clemente on November 3, offering lacrosse clinics to children grades 3-12. The event will be held at Vista Hermosa Sports Park under the direction of current St. Margaret’s head lacrosse coach Glen Miles. Featured players set to appear and help conduct the clinics include: Kyle Hartzell (Ohio Machine), Matt Mack-
rides (Chesapeake Bayhawks), Jeff Reynolds (Chesapeake Bayhawks) and Drew Snider (Denver Outlaws). The clinic for children grades 3-8 will run from 9-11:30 a.m. with the high school clinic running from 12:30-3 p.m. Players must be currently registered with USA Lacrosse. For more information contact Miles at gmiles@vlax.org. SC —San Clemente Times www.sanclementetimes.com
SPORTS & OUTDOORS and senior Jesse Garrett had three. In the Tritons 3-1 win over Trabuco Hills on October 24, standout sophomore outside hitter Cali Hoye set a season-high in kills with 26. The 3-1 win over Tesoro on October 28 puts the Tritons one game behind firstplace Dana Hills (17-4, 7-0), who only has a November 4 rematch against the Tritons remaining on their schedule. San Clemente was set to play against Mission Viejo on October 30. Results were not available at press time. If San Clemente records its second win of the season over the Diablos, the November 4 match against the Dolphins will decide the league title.
Triton Report By Steve Breazeale
Follow us on Twitter @SouthOCsports for in-game updates, news and more regarding all the San Clemente fall sports programs. TRITONS GIRLS X-C WINS AT MT. SAC INVITATIONAL The Mt. SAC Cross Country Invitational is regarded as one of the tougher tests in the Southern California cross country circuit. It is an event that is historically placed midway through the season when runners begin to hit their stride, and offers a good litmus test for where they are headed as they enter the final stretch of the season. On October 26 the San Clemente girls cross country team passed the test, as senior Melissa Eisele paced the Division 1 sub-sweepstakes field to post a winning time of 18:05. Teammate Kelsey Carroll (18:27) finished fourth and junior Grace Georgi (18:52) finished 16th to help round out a first-place team finish. The San Clemente boys cross country team also competed at Mt. SAC and again, the team was led by senior Matt Parker. Parker posted a time of 16:51 and finished in 39th. Teammates Matt Shelton (47th), Tony El-Sokkary (49th) and Sean Riley (51st) all finished within ten seconds of Parker, suggesting the Tritons varsity boys time gaps are becoming more consistent. Up next for both the boys and girls cross country teams is the South Coast League finals, which will be held on November 6 at Irvine Regional Park. COOPER FINISHES SEVENTH AT CIF REGIONAL, TEAM PREPS FOR CHAMPIONSHIP San Clemente junior Alex Cooper has been playing consistent golf throughout the 2013 season. After finishing third overall at the South Coast League finals, Cooper, along with teammate Madison Wiedeman, advanced to the CIF Southern Individual Regional at Mile Square Golf Course on October 28. Cooper continued her standout play by carding a round of 72 (E) despite rainy conditions, good for a T-7 finish. Cooper joined five other golfers at the 72 mark. She will now advance to the CIFSS Individual Finals at Talega Golf Club on November 7. Wiedeman missed out on the cut line by seven strokes after carding an 84 (+12). As a team, the Tritons will compete in the CIF Southern Team Divisional Championship. The Tritons were set to compete in the first stage of team competition on October 31 at Costa Mesa Golf Club. Results were not available at press time. San Clemente Times October 31-November 6, 2013
San Clemente junior Alex Cooper shot a 72 (E) at Mile Square Park to advance to the CIF-SS Individual Finals on November 7. Photo by Steve Breazeale
TRITONS GIRLS TENNIS READY FOR PLAYOFFS The San Clemente girls tennis team finished the season with a 9-4 overall record. They placed third in the South Coast League and will compete as a team in the CIF-SS playoffs on either November 5 or November 6, according to head coach John Stephens. Several Tritons also qualified for individual competition. Natalie Nasonghkla was set to compete in the format at the Laguna Niguel Racquet Club on October 31. Results were not available at press time. After winning their first two matches of championship doubles play, Julia Yeam and Stephanie Neilson were set to play in the semifinals on October 31. Results were not available at press time. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL BOUNCES BACK FROM LOSS After a 3-1 loss to South Coast League rival Dana Hills on October 17 snapped a three-game winning streak for the San Clemente girls volleyball team, the Tritons
Julia Yeam (pictured) and teammate Stephanie Neilson advanced to the semifinals of CIF-SS Doubles Championship play. Photo by Steve Breazeale
responded in impressive fashion. San Clemente (11-11, 5-1 league) rattled off another three-game win streak, dropping only two sets along the way in wins over Aliso Niguel, Trabuco Hills and Tesoro. The Tritons swept Aliso Niguel 3-0 on October 22. San Clemente’s service game was locked in, as they recorded a seasonhigh 12 aces in the match. Sophomore setter Marie Paris led the team with four
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BOYS WATER POLO HOLDS OFF EL TORO An 11-7 loss to Dana Hills on October 22 did not slow the San Clemente boys water polo team down, as they rallied for a crucial come from behind win over El Toro on October 24. El Toro, who is currently tied with the Tritons for second-place in the South Coast League, held a narrow 3-2 lead at halftime and things were all square at five goals apiece at the end of the third quarter. But in a late game flurry, the Tritons outscored the Chargers 4-1 to claim a 9-6 win. Junior attack Chase Hamming led the way for San Clemente, posting a gamehigh five goals. Senior utility Ben Chong facilitated the ball for the Tritons, as he dished out a season-high five assists in the contest. The win proved the be big for the Tritons, as it ensured a season split with El Toro, who defeated San Clemente 10-8 back on September 24. The Tritons lost to University 8-7 in a nonleague match on October 26. San Clemente returned to league play on October 29 with an 8-7 win over Capistrano Valley. Again, the Tritons relied on a big second half offensive effort to get the victory. The game was tied 3-3 heading into the second half but a four-goal third quarter effort from San Clemente proved to be the difference as they outscored the Cougars 5-4 down the stretch. San Clemente will host Aliso Niguel on November 5 before ending their season with a rematch against first-place Dana Hills on November 7. TRITONS FOOTBALL SET TO HOST TESORO The San Clemente football team is coming off a much needed bye week and will host Tesoro in a South Coast League matchup on November 1. San Clemente (2-6, 0-2) has won four out of the last five games against the Titans, including a memorable come from behind 29-21 win last season. San Clemente is struggling to find a rhythm following their sixth straight loss of the season and Tesoro (6-2, 2-1) comes into the contest looking to pad its postseason resume in their final league game of the year. www.sanclementetimes.com
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GROM OF THE WEEK DANNY KENDUCK
Age: 15, Dana Hills High School Danny Kenduck was inspired by friends who are surfers to take up the sport four years ago. Since then, talent and determination have propelled him into surfing competitively for two years on the Niguel Hills Middle School surf team and beginning his high school career as a valued freshman member of the Dana Hills High School team. He also competes in National Scholastic Surfing Association Open Division and Surfing America Prime events. Danny practices seven days a week, most often at Salt Creek, his favorite local break. Looking ahead, he plans to begin entering pro junior contests in the next few years and progress on to the Association of Surfing Professionals World Tour. In school, he currently has all ‘A’s and one ‘B’ and keeps his studies a top priority so he can go to a good college. He is Danny Kenduck. Photo by Kurt Steinmetz not yet sure what course of study he’ll pursue but after college he’d like a career within the surf industry. When not surfing, Danny also enjoys playing Ping-Pong, skateboarding and training at DSC Performance. Danny would like to thank his sponsors Imperial Motion, On a Mission, Stance Socks, Filtrate Eyewear and Infinity Surfboards. He would also like to thank his mom for taking him surfing, to contests and for all of her support. “I love surfing because it’s always changing. You can never be a perfect surfer so there’s always room for improvement,” Danny said. “It’s challenging and never gets boring, no matter how much you do it. There’s always something to work on.” —Andrea Swayne
A Takayama Tribute
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Surfing Heritage and Culture Center hosts exhibit and party for the late Donald Takayama By Andrea Swayne San Clemente Times
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t’s been a year since the surfing world lost one of its most beloved icons, and the Surfing Heritage and Cultural Center is paying tribute to Donald Moke Takayama, the legendary surfer and surfboard shaper, with a special exhibit and celebration of his life. Takayama died October 22, 2012 due to complications following surgery. SHACC is now displaying a collection of Takayama’s surfboards, photographs, remembrances and other memorabilia, including his 1963 Plymouth Valiant. Instead of holding an opening night party back on October 16, at the start of the show, a closing night celebration has been planned for Saturday, November 16, on the eve of what would have been Takayama’s 69th birthday. The event will be held at the SHACC museum, 110 Calle Iglesia in San Clemente. Admission is $5 at the door for the general public. SHACC members are free. Takayama shaped surfboards for more
RESULTS South Coast League High School Contest, San Clemente vs. Dana Hills, October 29, San Clemente, T Street TEAM: San Clemente High School def. Dana Hills High School, 88 to 80. MEN HEAT 1: 1. Kei Kobayashi, SC; 2. Garrett Blair, DP; 3. Lucas Taub, DP; 4. Nick Melanson, SC; 5. Ethan Schaffer, SC; 6. Blake Shelter, DP. MEN HEAT 4: 1. Tai Stratton, SC; 2. Conner San Clemente Times October 31-November 6, 2013
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Donald Takayama. Photo by Glenn Sakamoto/LiquidSalt
than 55 years, creating some of the most sought after models, such as the David Nuuhiwa Noserider and the Weber Performer, and built his own successful brand, Hawaiian Pro Designs, beginning in the late 1970s. He is also widely credited, along with world longboard champion Joel Tudor, for breathing new life into traditional-style longboard surfing. According to Takayama’s compiled life stories, his illustrious career was inspired by a meeting with Dale Velzy in Hawaii at Makaha Beach when Takayama was just a kid. Velzy, upon finding out that the young surfer had shaped his own board, told Takayama if he ever wanted a job as
a shaper, he would have one waiting for him on the mainland. Takayama saved his newspaper route money and at the age of 12 bought a ticket to California and showed up on Velzy’s doorstep. The rest, as they say, is history. “Several of Takayama’s dearest friends and loved ones have come together to loan SHACC many of the surfboards, artwork and personal effects that made this exhibit possible,” said SHACC Creative Director and curator, Barry Haun. “We’re honored to be presenting this tribute to legendary surfer and shaper, Donald Takayama.” For more information, log on to www. surfingheritage.org. SC
MacLeod, DP; 3. Harrison Kirkman, DP; 4. Connor Dand, SC; 5. Drew Hemnes, SC; 6. Michael Carpenter, DP. MEN HEAT 6: 1. Colin Deveze, SC; 2. Gavin Cook, DP; 3. Conner Haddadin, DP; 4. Danny Kenduck, DP; 5. Jaden Blanc-Hall, SC; 6. Gage Day, SC. MEN HEAT 8: 1. Colton Overin, SC; 2. Josh Benjoya, DP; 3. Dylan Sonderegger, SC; 4. Garrett Brown, DP; 5. Eric Weinhardt, DP; 6. Mason Shaw, SC. MEN LONGBOARD: 1. Andy Neiblas, SC; 2. Kyle Perez, DP; 3. Dylan Cox, SC; 4. Brock Thomson, DP; 5.
Perry Rohr, SC; 6. Jake Bray, DP. WOMEN: 1. Malia Ward, SC; 2. Kirra Connolly, SC; 3. Alyson Heinemeyer, DP; 4. Teresa O’Connor, DP; 5. Kloee Openshaw, SC; 6. Jenna Sickmeier, DP. WOMEN LONGBOARD: 1. Rachael Tilly, SC; 2. Emmy Lombard, SC; 3. Alyson Heinemeyer, DP; 4. Teresa O’Connor, DP; 5. Kyla Kelley, SC; 6. Lauren Heinemeyer, DP. BODYBOARD: 1. Nickiah Shetley, DP; 2. Luke Overin, SC; 3. Joshua Seres, DP; 4. Cole Sullivan, DP; 5. Derek Reynolds, SC; 6. Chris Brzykscy.
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Water Temperature: 61-64 degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: San Clemente: 6-10’ Poor+ Catalina: 10-15’ Fair Immediate: Modest blend of Southern Hemi groundswell and new west-northwest swell holds steady on Thursday, as tropical south-southeast swell fades. Most breaks offer continued knee-waist occ. chest high (2-3’+) waves, while standout southerly and combo spots pull in plus sets at times. Calm to light offshore winds in the morning give way to a light+ westerly sea-breeze in the afternoon. Long Range Outlook: Modest blend of southwest to south-southwest and westnorthwest swells will continue to offer fun-zone waves on Friday and Saturday. Expect mainly knee-waist-chest high waves (2-3’+) for better breaks then, along with generally favorable conditions. A new blend of northwest swell likely shows Sunday. Check out Surfline.com for all the details!
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