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The Right Fit
New city manager has lifelong ties to San Clemente EYE ON SC/PAGE 5
New San Clemente City Manager James Makshanoff will take the reins of city government next month. Photo: Jim Shilander
City Begins Look at Local Coastal Program EYE ON SC/PAGE 3
Tritons Prep for Season Opener with Garfield SPORTS/PAGE 13
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Dana Point Woman Arrested in 2013 Hit and Run Case
THE LATEST: A 46-year-old Dana Point woman was arrested Tuesday more than a year after she allegedly struck and killed a grandmother in a hit-and-run accident on July 4, 2013. Kelly Michele Wolfe. Kelly Michele Wolfe was being held on $1 million bail in the Intake Release Center for Women as of press time Wednesday and was scheduled to be in court Thursday. A 76-year old woman, Marthann Demchuk of Monrovia, was killed in a hit-andrun incident just south of the intersection of Camino Capistrano and Pacific Coast Highway, near the Shorecliffs Beach Club in San Clemente. According to the Sheriff’s Department, Demchuk was walking with her 13-yearold grandson northbound along Pacific Coast Highway, in the bicycle lane. The two were struck by a van driven by Wolfe, who allegedly continued driving. A witness followed her to her home, where she was detained by deputies a few minutes after the incident occurred. Wolfe was investigated for both driving under the influence and for hit-and-run at the time but no formal charges were filed until this week. Demchuk was pronounced dead at the scene. The boy was treated at the scene for minor injuries and not hospitalized. According to the criminal complaint, Wolfe’s blood alcohol content was greater than .15 percent at the time of the incident. The legal limit is .08. Farrah Emami, a spokeswoman for the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, said the length of time between the incident and Wolfe’s arrest was due in part to having to decide what charges to file. The Sheriff’s Department initially brought the case to the DA’s office in November as a potential manslaughter case, but the DA requested additional information, and after a review of the incident, decided to file the case as a homicide. “It did take a long time,” Emami said. “In these types of cases, it can take time to determine what charge to make.” San Clemente Times August 28-September 3, 2014
WHAT’S NEXT: Wolfe is expected be formally charged at an arraignment Thursday with second degree murder, felony hit and run and driving under the influence. Second degree murder charges carry a potential penalty of 15 years to life in prison. FIND OUT MORE: To read the criminal complaint, visit www.sanclementetimes. com. – Jim Shilander
City Begins Outreach Efforts for Local Coastal Program THE LATEST: Efforts to bring San Clemente more local control over development in its coastal zone began in earnest Aug. 21, as the city hosted its inaugural public workshop for its local coastal program. Currently, the California Coastal Commission has final approval over development decisions in the coastal zone, which includes much of San Clemente west of Interstate 5 outside of the downtown business district. The Coastal Commission allows cities with an approved coastal program to make those decisions locally. Residents would no longer have to travel to the Coastal Commission offices in Long Beach, but could get coastal zone approvals at City Hall. Resident Gerry Strickland said it is important to consider the changes coming to the city as a result of a number of ongoing projects, such as the Outlets at San Clemente and La Pata extension. “You need to be proactive,” Strickland said. “San Clemente is San Clemente because of its coastline. We have to protect that.” WHAT’S NEXT: City Planner Jim Pechous said the city has an “aggressive” timeline do the work on the project, which would have to get approval from three different city boards and City Council, with a target date for approval by the Coastal Commission on April 30, 2016. The bodies would have to consider two separate documents, a land use plan and an implementation plan to complete the local process before the entire plan is approved by the Coastal Commission. – JS
Lights Above Pendleton Likely from Live-fire Exercises THE LATEST: Residents in San Clemente have reported seeing bright lights in the night sky above Camp Pendleton since last weekend. The lights could be the result of live-fire training exercises, according to Sgt. Chris-
San Clemente resident Mark McGuire speaks with Planning Commission chairwoman Julia Darden and assistant city planner Cliff Jones about the city’s Local Coastal Program. Photo: Jim Shilander
topher Duncan with the Camp Pendleton public affairs office. The glowing lights could be seen above the Marine Corps base from as far as north San Diego County, according to reports. One San Clemente resident said they observed a red light in the sky, just north of the Pier, around 10 p.m. Friday. Another reported seeing two pairs of lights above the hills south of the city and east of Interstate 5 on Monday night shortly after 9 p.m. WHAT’S NEXT: Marine Corps officials announced last week that they would be conducting exercises, including aroundthe-clock firing, from Saturday until early Wednesday, Aug. 27. They warned that neighboring cities may hear increased noise caused by howitzer and mortar firing. FIND OUT MORE: For noise inquires, residents are asked to call the Range Operations Division Office at 760.725.0357, between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. – Brian Park
Search for Missing Salt Creek Beach Swimmer Terminated THE LATEST: The search for a 60-year-old male who went missing while swimming in the ocean off of Dana Point on Saturday has been terminated, officials said. According to a news release by Lt. Jeff Hallock of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department and Orange County Lifeguard Chief Jason Young, the missing man was last seen body surfing in the water near lifeguard tower No. 2 at Salt Creek Beach and was reported missing at 11:33 a.m. A 30-hour multi-agency search, by dive
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teams from the Orange County Lifeguards and the Sheriff’s Department and Harbor Patrol and U.S. Coast Guard vessels, was unsuccessful in finding any sign of the man. Active search efforts were called off as of 6 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 25, the statement said. A high surf advisory for the area had been issued by the National Weather Service. Surfline.com was reporting waves in the 4- to 6-foot range and building, with occasionally larger sets. WHAT’S NEXT: The Sheriff’s Department and Coast Guard will continue surface observations from ground and air over the next several days, authorities said. Officials have not released the name of the missing man and are only saying he is from out of state.—Andrea Swayne
City Unveils New Website Tuesday THE LATEST: San Clemente’s new city website, www.san-clemente.org, went live Tuesday night, with a new design the city hopes residents will find more functional and aesthetically pleasing. The new site, which has been in the works for months, includes a specific city transparency page with links to meetings and videos, as well as information on current city projects. WHAT’S NEXT: City staff have been assigned to maintain up-to-date information. A web-based version of the city’s new General Plan will be uploaded in the coming weeks, City Manager Pall Gudgeirsson said, though a PDF version of the document was already online. – JS www.sanclementetimes.com
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Assistance League Donates Back-to-School Gear to Marine Corps Families Students of Marine Corps families at Camp Pendleton will be fully prepared to take on the new school year, thanks to the charitable efforts of the Assistance League of Capistrano Valley. On Saturday, Aug. 9 and Sunday, Aug. 10, the local chapter joined with others from Orange, San Diego and Riverside counties to provide back-to-school supplies for Pendleton families. More than 720 children, ranging from preschool to high school, received new clothes, supplies, toiletries and toys. Parents also received vouchers for new shoes for their children. Proceeds generated from the league’s Bargain Box thrift store in San Clemente and its annual Christmas Home Tour were used for the event. The thrift store is located at 526 North El Camino Real. The Assistance Charity League of Capistrano Valley raises funds and provides services to needy children in the Capistrano Unified School District as well as for military families at Pendleton. For more information, visit www.capistranovalley. assistanceleague.org or call 949.492.2800.
SC Republican Women Welcomes Council Candidates Councilwoman Lori Donchak, one of six candidates running for San Clemente City Council in the November election, will be the special guest speaker during the September meeting of the San Clemente Republican Women, Federated on Wednesday, Sept. 10. Donchak will talk about the top five issues in and around San Clemente. Other candidates from San Clemente and Dana Point, as well as county and state candidates, are expected to attend. The meeting and luncheon will be held at Bella Collina Towne & Country Club, 200 Avenida La Pata, starting at 10:30 a.m. Admission is $27. To reserve a spot, email scarwf@gmail.com.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 28
SONGS Community Engagement Panel 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Regular meeting. Quantum Learning Network Conference Center, 1938 Avenida Del Oro, in Oceanside. www.songscommunity.org. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
Marine families recently received back to school items courtesy of the Assistance League of Capistrano Valley. Photo: Courtesy
St. Clement’s Hosts Afternoon Opera Show St. Clement’s By-the-Sea Episcopal Church is inviting the community to enjoy an afternoon of opera performances at the church on Sunday, Sept. 21 at 4 p.m. The show, Arias in the Afternoon, will feature performances by Hannah Waldman and Heather Athan-Pechous. Waldman studied music at Oberlin Conservatory and the USC Thornton School of Music. She has performed professionally in the Los Angeles Opera Company and the LA Master Chorale. Athan-Pechous is a trained classical singer who’s performed as Johnna in the Oak Ridge Playhouse production of Sweeny Todd, during her college days at the University of Tennessee. Last year, she sang soprano solo for the premier of Missa Resurrexit, a mass written for orchestra and 80 voices. The church is located at 202 Avenida Aragon. Admission is a $15 suggested donation.
Fundraiser Breakfast to Support 2/4 Marines The San Clemente Marine Support Group will be hosting a breakfast for the city’s adopted regiment, the 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines at Camp Pendleton, on Saturday, Sept. 6. The first-ever Marine Corps Appreciation
Breakfast will take place at Ole Hanson Beach Club, 105 West Avenida Pico. The breakfast will provide a chance for residents to enjoy a meal and show their appreciation to the Marines and their families. All donations come with a breakfast meal and all proceeds go toward programs that support Marine families. For more information, visit www.scmsg.org.
Tickets on Sale for Toast to the Casa Fundraiser Tickets are available for the Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens’ annual Toast to the Casa fundraiser. This year’s event, “Una Noche en la Casa,” takes place Saturday, Sept. 27 and will celebrate the cultural center’s Spanish heritage. The center will welcome special guest Javier Vallaure, consul general of Spain. The evening will include food and wine from local vendors, a silent and live auction and entertainment, including a fire spinning show by El Fuego de la Vida, a flamenco show, Jim Munoz’s Latin jazz band and ballet performances. Tickets cost $175 before Sept. 1 and $200 afterward and can be purchased online at www.casaromantica.org or by calling 949.498.2139. Have something interesting for the community? Send your information to editorial@sanclementetimes.com.
Labor Day City Offices Closed TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
SC Sunrise Rotary Club 7:15 a.m.–8:30 a.m. Meeting at Signature Grille at the Talega Golf Club, 990 Avenida Talega, 949.369.0663, www.scsunriserotary. org. City Council Meeting 6 p.m. Regular meeting in City Hall Council Chambers. 100 Avenida Presidio, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
Kiwanis Meeting 12 p.m. The local Kiwanis Club meets at Carrows. 620 Avenida Pico, 949.290.8729, www.sanclementekiwanis.com.
SC Rotary Club 12 p.m. Pride of the Pacific Bar & Grille, 150 Avenida Magdalena, 949.361.3619, www.sanclementerotary.org. Planning Commission 7 p.m. Regular meeting in Council Chambers, 100 Avenida Presidio, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
Golf Course Committee Meeting
7 p.m. Council Chambers, 100 Avenida Presidio, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.
Street Speak What are the most important attributes for a good City Council member? Photos by Catherine Manso San Clemente Times August 28-September 3, 2014
“… (An elected member should be) a strong leader, somebody that’s honest, making moves in our community, and someone we can trust…”
“Honesty, sincerity, and somebody that will do what they say. If we can get that I think we’ll do well.” ED RUIZ
COURTNEY RESNICK
“I think (we need) someone that’s going to do the unpopular thing to get the most results, the thing that has to get done not what everyone thinks is nice.” JOSEPH BENSON
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Meet the New Boss
right away,” Baker said of Makshanoff. “That’s a nice quality. He’s going to be a terrific fit here.” Councilman Jim Evert echoed those sentiments. “The thing I look for in executive searches, and I’ve been involved in a lot of them, is for people skills and leadership ability,” Evert said. “Those go hand-in-hand.” Evert said he also looks for intelligence. “A smart guy can figure out whatever situation he’s in,” Evert said. “But it’s most important to possess leadership ability. That’s what I saw.” Baker said he also liked that Makshanoff had a younger family, which put him in position to be invested in the city and position long-term. Makshanoff and his wife, Suzanne, have two sons, Luke, 13, and Alex, 10. “He’ll be doing a lot around town and I think he’s going to be a terrific fit,” Baker said. Makshanoff also has experience working with his deputy, Assistant City Manager Erik Sund. Sund was in the city finance department in Downey while Makshanoff served in an administrative role in the city manager’s office. “We got to know each other quite well,” he said. “Like San Clemente, Downey has a municipal golf course and during the summer, Erik and I, when we had the time, would go play nine holes after work.”
New city executive James Makshanoff has been a regular in area since he was 2 BY JIM SHILANDER, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
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hen the San Clemente City Council began its search to replace Pall Gudgeirsson as city manager, they sought candidates from across the country and across the state. But the man ultimately chosen for the position is one already quite familiar with the city. James Makshanoff, a veteran of city administration in four cities, most recently in Azusa, will formally take over for Gudgeirsson on Monday, Sept. 29. He was chosen by the City Council from a field of 67 candidates and 14 finalists. Makshanoff, however, was already a regular visitor. When the City Council formalized his appointment Aug. 19, Makshanoff’s family was in the middle of an annual camping trip to San Clemente State Beach. Makshanoff told the council he’d been coming to the state beach since he was 2 years old. He also regularly made his way down to the city with his sons during the summer as his schedule allowed. “We spend a lot of time in San Clemente as a family, so we’re familiar with it from the recreational side, so it seemed like a great fit and a great opportunity for me,” he said. Those experiences, he said, taught him that the city could be welcoming. “You go to some beach towns, and you feel like a tourist there. You feel like an outsider,” he said. “I don’t get that impression when I visit San Clemente. They welcome and appreciate the people who visit their town.” At the Aug. 19 meeting, council members enthusiastically greeted Makshanoff, noting their hiring decision was unanimous. Councilman Bob Baker said he was struck by the quality in the field of candidates but Makshanoff’s experience set him apart with development in the city a hot topic. His term in Azusa included work on transportation issues, the addition of large new stores to the city and managing the relationship between residents and Azusa Pacific University. “He has a lot of experience with development issues and he understands both sides of the coin,” Baker said. Makshanoff said during his more than 20 years of experience in government—which includes stops with the Orange County Fire Authority and with
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James Makshanoff and his family, including wife Suzanne, and sons Luke and Alex. Photo: Courtesy of James Makshanoff
You go to some beach towns, and you feel like a “tourist there. You feel like an outsider. I don’t get that
impression when I visit San Clemente. They welcome and appreciate the people who visit their town.
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– James Makshanoff
the cities of Brea, Covina and Downey, before serving as both public works director and assistant city manager in Azusa— he’s learned that good communication is paramount. “(It’s about) being open with people and respecting their point of view and hopefully having a dialogue and making sure they understand your point of view,” he said. “It’s a cliché, but it’s true that you’re not always going to agree with everyone, but you have to be able to walk away from the table with respect for their opinion and have an understanding as to why you might want to go a different direction.” LESSONS FROM THE POOL A former member of the U.S. men’s national water polo team and a record-setting goal keeper at Long Beach State, Makshanoff said his experiences taught him the importance of playing roles. “I have a real sense of team, and every-
one has a role on a team,” he said. “The best teams aren’t always the most talented ones, but the ones where everyone understands and are committed to their roles.” Makshanoff said the second lesson taught to him by sports was dedication. “You need to strive to improve,” he said. “Going to practice, day in and day out, isn’t the easiest thing. You have to be dedicated to practice to improve. Sometimes at work there are things that are difficult to do, but you just have to do them and do them to the best of your ability, so that at the end of that cycle, you’re better for it.” Makshanoff grew up around government. His father was a building official for various cities and regular dinner table conversations revolved around the goings on of the city. Makshanoff also has a brother who serves as a firefighter. Baker said he was immediately put at ease during the interview. “He has a nice presence, I liked him
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WORK TO COME Through his research into the city, Makshanoff said he became aware of San Clemente’s upcoming challenges with regard to traffic, as well as the impact of Marblehead. “Congestion is going to be an issue,” Makshanoff said, “and how is Marblehead going to affect us with 300-plus new homes and the new retail. The thing that I picked up is that it’s important the city be able keep its ‘Village by the Sea’ persona, not having to turn into some corporate city, where the personality is taken out of it. That’s the charm that is San Clemente that attracts people like me to it.” Other projects in the short term include the impact of the La Pata extension, which is currently under construction near Talega, major work on Interstate 5 and the reconstruction of the Avenida Pico interchange and additions to the city’s park and trail systems. Makshanoff has already begun working with Gudgeirsson on ways to smooth out the transition. The two are communicating regularly, and Makshanoff expects that he’ll be able to get a fast start. Gudgeirsson said he’s preparing status reports on ongoing capital projects and he hopes to be able to provide Makshanoff with a single spreadsheet of all ongoing city work. In the next few weeks Gudgeirsson said he’ll also be including Makshanoff in his regular one-on-one meetings with council members. “The city is well run, has a great staff and a great reputation,” Makshanoff said. SC www.sanclementetimes.com
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SC Sheriff’s Blotter COMPILED BY ALLISON APLIN
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, August 25 DISTURBANCE Avenida Vista Del Oceano, 200 Block (10:58 a.m.) A caller said a male neighbor was spraying their property with a hose. This has been an ongoing issue where the neighbor was harassing the caller’s family. A record search indicated the San Clemente Water Department workers had also been threatened by the neighbor. The subject allegedly told the water department employee that he owns firearms and if he steps on his property again there would be a problem. SUSPICIOUS PERSON IN VEHICLE Calle Colina/Buena Vista (10:59 a.m.) A man was walking around houses talking to himself and sweating profusely. He then moved to his van, which had a bike on it. The van was parked in a red zone. SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE El Camino Real, 2100 Block (8:45 a.m.) An apparently homeless man had set up camp behind a business. He was wearing a “rasta” beanie hat. He had been there for three days. Authorities made contact with the man a few blocks from the camp after matching the description. He admitted the camp was his and agreed to move. SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Via Zapata, 100 Block (1:12 a.m.) A caller reported juveniles behind her home. The caller thought the juveniles could have arrived in a dark minivan parked near the top of a nearby trail.
Sunday, August 24 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Calle Esplanade, 100 Block (8:55 p.m.) A caller said a man with blond hair was knocking on the front door. He was holding some sort of drink in his hand. The caller heard glass break a few minutes before but did not know where the sound came from. SUSPICIOUS PERSON IN VEHICLE Avenida Presidio, 900 Block (5:52 p.m.) A man got out of his vehicle several times San Clemente Times August 28-September 3, 2014
and urinated in a neighbor’s bushes. He then went to the trunk to get his backpack and could be seen smoking something. He was lying in the backseat of the vehicle. DISTURBANCE El Camino Real, 3900 Block (9:46 a.m.) A subject, wearing a shirt with the word “Crew” on the back, was sitting at a table in front of a store yelling at customers and throwing items. The manager wanted the subject to leave immediately.
Saturday, August 23 SHOTS HEARD-NO SUSPECT INFORMATION Calle Saluda/Avenida La Pata (11:16 p.m.) A caller heard eight to 10 gunshots coming from what seemed to be the area near the La Pata extension. Nothing else was seen or heard. SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Avenida Algodon, 100 Block (4:19 a.m.) A caller reported a man trying to break into every room in the motel he was staying at. He was taken into custody with bail set at $25,000. DISTURBANCE El Camino Real, 2300 Block (2:53 a.m.) Two men, without weapons, got out of their black SUV and began to hit the windows of a nearby taxi.
Friday, August 22 WELFARE CHECK Camino De Los Mares/Calle Agua (10:01 p.m.) A caller reported a man with a bloody head who was seen sitting at a bus stop. SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Calle Viveza, 0 Block (2:46 a.m.) A caller reported a large male wearing a black shirt and dark pants knocking at her door and standing on her porch. DISTURBANCE-MUSIC OR PARTY Camino Marinero, 6300 Block (1:00 a.m.) A caller reported a loud party with loud music that seemed to be at the dead end of Camino Del Rio.
Thursday, August 21 VANDALISM IN PROGRESS Avenida Talega/Camino Tierra Grande (1:42 p.m.) A group of skateboarders were trying to take poles out of the ground so that they could build ramps to skate on. The poles were near a water tank and the caller thought the situation could be hazardous. SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE North El Camino Real/Canada (12:31 a.m.) A male who appeared to be in his 20s was seen in the alleyway behind the abandoned gas station and La Siesta Restaurant. He was being confrontational to pedestrians walking by. Page 6
News Next Door WHAT’S GOING ON IN OUR NEIGHBORING TOWNS
DANA POINT The race for Dana Point City Council has rounded out at nine candidates. Ryan Divel, Nancy Jenkins, Harold Kaufman, Joe Muller, Jody Payne, Chuck Rathbone, John Tomlinson, Richard Viczorek and Alan Wickstrom are vying for three openings on the fivemember body. The open seats are being vacated by Mayor Lisa Bartlett, who is seeking higher office in the race for the Fifth District seat on the Orange County Board of Supervisors; Councilman Bill Brough, who is running for the California Assembly 73rd District seat and Mayor Pro Tem Steven Weinberg, who is terming out. Originally, a total of 12 Dana Point citizens pulled papers, indicating an interest in running. At the Aug. 13 deadline, Martin Chokeny, Denise Erkeneff and Anthony Kelly, had not returned their forms, thereby solidifying the final tally at nine.
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO Authorities are on the lookout for a man who robbed a San Juan Capistrano bank on Wednesday, Aug. 20. The robbery was reported around 1 p.m. at Chase Bank, located at 31972 Camino
Authorities are searching for a man who robbed Chase Bank in San Juan Capistrano Wednesday afternoon. Courtesy of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department
Capistrano. A man walked into the bank and handed a note to a teller, claiming he had a gun, according to Lt. Jeff Hallock with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. He then left on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash. The robber was described as a white man, around 25 years old, 5-foot-10 and 165 pounds. He was wearing a white baseball cap, a black hooded sweatshirt and sunglasses. An Orange County bank robbery apprehension task force, made up of an OCSD investigator and FBI officials, is investigating the matter. Hallock said Thursday the man does not appear to be a known bank robber.
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What Lights You Up? Long drive makes one focus on what is really important
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everal weeks ago, in connection with Grand Jury training in some eight northern California counties, I was driving alone. It was a beautiful Tuesday afternoon, and I was traveling westward, from the historic town of Mariposa to the city of Merced. This journey was down the western slopes of the Sierra Mountains foothills where I saw many structures, farms and a railroad from the late 1800s along the way. This kind of experience can stimulate the mind and cause one to engage in substantial creative thinking along the way. A challenging question that surfaced was, “Why do I do this Grand Jury training each year?” Although expenses are covered, there is no other compensation involved—as in our working occupations—and it takes weeks of our time each summer. There may be many reasons why we do this but I was focused on identifying the single most important or underlying reason for such and upon which all the other reasons are based. As I identified my own, I began to wonder how my fellow trainers would respond to this question. Several days later I was able to put this question to some nine of them. Of the nine, seven were in step with my thoughts and interestingly enough two were unable to focus on a single underlying reason, saying they were unable to draft such a thought. As time has gone on, I have had an opportunity to ask this question of many colleagues involved in community activities of
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one kind or another. Just 10 days ago at the San Clemente Art Festival, I queried four well-known leaders of our community on this question. In each case their answers was almost word for word my “discovery” on my Mariposa to
Merced trip. I need to reiterate that this does not necessarily—but it could—apply to our mainline jobs, occupations or professions. It applies primarily to our other activities, even though we might be compensated in some way. For example, I think it applies to our roles on the City Council, Planning Commission, etc. even though there is compensation for these positions. We don’t do those for the money. I thought about my role as a lieutenant platoon commander of 40 young, 18-year-old Marines in the U.S. Marine Corps and it applied there, and later to a role in Washington D.C. dealing with senior colonels and generals. Before you read any further, stop and answer for yourself: What is the single underlying reason you are involved in the many additional outside activities of your life? Again, there are many reasons, but what is the most underlying foundation reason? I have to believe that, as one of my Grand Jury trainer friends said, “It’s the many colleagues we work with” or the collegiality of our activities, both with fellow
trainers, as well as those Grand Jurors we train. Isn’t this the reason we do this, working with members of our community? Of course, serving others is implied in this, but not necessarily a part of the underlying reason. To put the frosting on this thought, just several days ago I had the wonderful opportunity for a lengthy conversation with Jeanne Ernst about this and related subjects. Jeanne is accomplished in the fitness and personal development field, having done television fitness videos with Jane Fonda in the 1990s and, “Body Buddies” with Dr. Bernie Ernst between 1977 and 1992. Today, among many activities, she leads a fitness class at our 24 Hour Fitness. After much discussion Jeanne said, “What you are really talking about is, ‘what lights you up?’ Isn’t that the truth and heart of the question? Don’t these activities go beyond just satisfaction and truly light us up?” Lew Avera is a retired career officer, Lt. Col., U.S. Marine Corps. He was a resident of San Clemente in 1963-1965 while serving as a Company Commander at Camp San Mateo. He returned to San Clemente in 2001 when he retired from PricewaterhouseCoopers as a senior managing director. 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 RETURN TO SAN CLEMENTE TO FIND SOMETHING DIFFERENT MICHELE O’NEILL, San Clemente
My husband and I first moved to San Clemente in 1988. It was still a sleepy beach town at that point. We have lived in San Clemente for 15 years now, though our stay was interrupted by a job transfer to the Dallas area. We returned to San Clemente in 2007 and, although still a beautiful place, it had become a much busier place. The Marblehead project was idle for many of the past several years due to litigation, so we didn’t pay much attention to it. But now that the steel beams are going up we find ourselves wondering why San Clemente needs or wants an outlet mall,
especially on oceanfront property. There is an outlet mall just a few miles south in Carlsbad and a regular mall just a few miles north in Mission Viejo. The developer, Craig Realty Group, promises something “out of this world.” We visited a Craig outlet mall south of Dallas and I don’t recall anything spectacular about it. Nobody I talk to thinks the outlet mall is a good idea. Nevertheless, we are getting an outlet mall with all of traffic and the congestion that will come with it. It seems like a boutique hotel or something else might have been a better choice for San Clemente but I guess the decision comes down to finances. I think ocean views and open spaces are much more spectacular than retail development. Page 7
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UPCOMING EVENT
What’s going on in and around town this week COMPILED BY STAFF
Thursday | 28 CHERYL SILVERSTEIN 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Silverstein Sings pop, jazz and blues classics. Rancho Capistrano Winery, 26755 Verdugo St., Ste. 100, San Juan Capistrano, 949.293.1098, www.singingoutloud.net. Michael Fassbender in Frank. Photo: Magnolia Pictures
SAN CLEMENTE BEACH CONCERT 6 p.m. until sunset. Reggae band Common Sense comes to the sand. Enjoy live music with the San Clemente sunset as the backdrop. Concert takes place near the San Clemente Pier. Free. 949.361.8264, www.san-clemente.org/recreation. EVAN STONE QUARTET 7 p.m. Jazz at Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens. Tickets $40. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.
Friday | 29 TOTALLY TROPICAL 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Cruise on into Club Literacy for an evening filled with ocean adventures and tropical tales for kids. Limbo for a cupcake, show off your hula hoop skills, feast on a pupu platter and enjoy this ship to shore story time. $20. RSVP by Aug. 28. Club Literacy, 34085 Pacific Coast Highway Suite 105, Dana Point, 949.717.6624, www.clubliteracy.com. THE FOUR CORNERS BAND 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. SIXSTEP 8 p.m. Art rock band at Knuckleheads Sports Bar & Grill, 1717 North El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.2410, www.knuckleheadsmusic.com
Saturday | 30 PONCHO SANCHEZ AND HIS LATIN BAND 1 p.m.-3 p.m. The Festival of Arts’ Jazz on the Green series concludes with Poncho Sanchez and His Latin Jazz Band. Free with price of festival admission $10. Reserved seating $25. Festival of Arts, 650 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach. For San Clemente Times August 28-September 3, 2014
A Toshiba Tall Ships Festival 2013. Photo: Andrea Swayne
SEPT. 6-7: TOSHIBA TALL SHIPS FESTIVAL The sights, smells and sounds of authentic working tall ships is set to return to the Dana Point Harbor as the Ocean Institute hosts the 30th annual Toshiba Tall Ships Festival. The event kicks off Friday, Sept. 5 with a sunset parade of the nine participating vessels in the waters just off of the Harbor. The festival continues through the weekend with live music, food, arts, crafts and demonstrations of seafaring days past by pirate reenactors. Admission to the Institute and ship deck tours is $5 for members and $8 for nonmembers, ages 3 and up. Tickets to sail aboard a tall ship during a mock cannon battle are $40-$65 and available for ages 4 and up. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.
tickets or info, call 800.487.3378 or visit www.lagunafestivalofarts.org.
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DRAG FACTORY SHOW 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Female impersonator show. Dinner Reservations recommended starting at 6 p.m. for best seating. Show reservations can be made by calling in advance at 949.481.1222, www.adelesanclementeinn.com.
CAPT. DAVE’S WHALE WATCHING Times vary. Get up close to marine life aboard a Captain Dave’s Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari trip. Prices vary depending on the vessel. Call for more information. 24440 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.488.2828, www.dolphinsafari.com.
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Tuesday | 02
SAN CLEMENTE FARMERS MARKET 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Bundles of flowers, fresh produce and much more every Sunday on Avenida Del Mar. Rain or shine. BLUE WHALE DISCOVERY CRUISE 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Join marine biologists from the Ocean Institute on a search for the world’s largest mammal, the blue whale. Travel to the feeding grounds of the great blues aboard the high-tech RV Sea Explorer. $35 for adults, $22 for children ages 4 to 12. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.
HALF-PRICED WHALE WATCHING 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Hop onboard this two-hour cruise to see dolphins, whales and other marine life in the wild. $22.50. Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching, 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.
Wednesday | 03 GREG GOLDMAN 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Live music at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com. Page 8
decade after the breakthrough of artsy, indie films aimed at teens and 20-somethings, the genre now seems to have a hard time being labeled “hipster” or “twee” without irony. But occasionally, with the right story, director and cast, a gem of originality and charm can be found. The latest indie treasure to avoid this trap comes from filmmaker Lenny Abrahamson’s Frank. Aspiring musician at home, office clerk by day, Jon (Domhnall Gleeson) quickly becomes in over his head when he is assigned as the keyboardist of local avant garde band Soronprfb. The band is fronted by an eccentric vocalist and songwriter named Frank (Michael Fassbender) who constantly wears a fake, wooden head. The rest of the band includes the aggressive and tempestuous Clara (Maggie Gyllenhaal) who plays the theremin, French guitarist Baraque (François Civil) and a drummer named Nana (Carla Azar). Frank’s whole persona and look is clearly inspired by the late musician/ comedian Chris Sievey’s alter ego, Frank Sidebottom, while the band’s sound and tone seems to come more from Sonic Youth and Captain Beefheart. Gleeson now succeeds for a second time since last year’s About Time as a charismatic and adequate lead actor. Fassbender, one of the most critically acclaimed actors of the past five years, produces one of his most bizarrely memorable characters so far on his resume. Abrahamson manages to make this odd little journey funny and charming, even for non-indie fans. And to top it off, Frank’s soundtrack is noteworthy and catchy in itself. —Megan Bianco
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PROFILES OF OUR COMMUNITY GUEST OPINION: On Life and Love After 50 by Tom Blake
Breaking up by Text Message: A Classless Act Personal courtesy still matters but texting big news undermines that
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Hooman Mofidi serves “killer” burgers at his new restaurant near Poche Beach. Photo: Brian Park
Business Beat News from San Clemente’s business community BY STEVE SOHANAKI
NOW OPEN POCHE BURGER & KITCHEN 2727 Via Cascadita, 949.492.1135 After selling his Spanish cuisine restaurant in the West Village of Manhattan nearly two years ago, Hooman Mofidi was ready for a change. Mofidi, a former student of the Institute of Culinary Education, opened his new restaurant, Poche Burger & Kitchen, in San Clemente on Aug. 16, taking over the space formerly occupied by Corky’s near the Department of Motor Vehicles office. “This area is perfect for a burger place,” Mofidi said. “We chose the name because it’s right next to Poche beach.”
The 34-year-old San Clemente resident said he takes pride in the fact that all of his burgers are made from scratch. Nothing is frozen, there are no freezers or microwaves and the ingredients are fresh. His favorite burger is the jalapeno cream cheese burger, which has grilled onions, cream cheese and sliced raw jalapenos. “The jalapeno cream cheese burger sounds like a weird combo but it works out perfectly because the cream cheese balances the spiciness of the jalapenos,” Mofidi said. In addition to the 13 different types of burgers they offer, Poche’s has 10 “killer” breakfast items on their menu as well, Mofadi said. Breakfast choices range from steel cut oatmeal to breakfast burritos and chorizo burgers. The new restaurant is currently working toward getting their beer and wine license. Mofidi said he plans on obtaining it in about 45 days. Currently, hours are Tuesday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. SC
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as dating after 50 become this calloused? Pattie emailed, “I’ve been single for six years. With most of the men I’ve met, they would just not call after one or two dates. Some were honest and direct and would tell me in person or by phone that they weren’t feeling a connection. If I wasn’t feeling a connection, I would be honest and tell them directly or in a phone call. “In May, I met a man I liked, felt a connection, and he said the same. After our dates, he would text, asking when we could meet again. He’d text to confirm arrangements. In two months, we talked on the phone two or three times. I found this curious but suspended judgment to get to know him better and to let things evolve. “After our last date, he texted me the next morning to say he didn’t think we had enough in common. I was disappointed because I found him interesting and fun to be with but was more disappointed that he broke up in a text. “Is texting how we communicate with one another now? I know it’s easier than a phone call, but it doesn’t feel right. Am I too old fashioned?”
former friend “tookPattie’s the spineless way
out. Why not a brief and courteous phone call instead of a text? It was just “type a few words, hit send and poof, relationship over.” Move on.
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BY MYLES MELLOR
Last week’s solution:
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The invention of cell phones has been a mixed blessing. On the one hand, they have streamlined our lives, making us more efficient and able to have instant communications, updates and information. Texting plays a big role in that. On the other hand, cell phones are a curse. Texting is a large part of that curse. We all know how dangerous texting can be in a car. We all have experienced rude Page 10
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people in public places yacking away on their cell phones so loudly everybody nearby can hear. And people can be so pre-occupied when using their cell phones that they walk into you on the sidewalk or in the aisle of the supermarket, oblivious that they are
being so rude. Is Pattie old fashioned? I don’t think so. It’s nice that there are people like Pattie who feel that personal courtesy still matters when something as important as a breakup occurs. Pattie’s former friend took the spineless way out. Why not a brief and courteous phone call instead of a text? It was just “type a few words, hit send and poof, relationship over.” Move on. Emily Post, the author of Etiquette, which is in its 18th edition, would have been horrified by modern-day cell phone etiquette. I asked Greta, my life partner of 16 years, for her opinion about Pattie’s situation. She said, “They only dated a couple of months. He was a texting sort of guy. While getting that text was disappointing to her, she should not have been surprised that he broke up that way. She will be better off. It was OK how he did it.” I disagree. I’m going to send Greta a text right now and tell her so. The singles age 50-plus meet and greet gathering for this month is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 28, 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at Tutor and Spunky’s Deli, Dana Point. Carl the DJ will be spinning the tunes. Come early to get a seat. Call (don’t text) Tom at 949.248.9008 for information. For more dating advice and stories visit, www.findingloveafter60.com and to comment, email Tom 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 us at editorial@sanclementetimes.com www.sanclementetimes.com
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Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo: How the West Was Won BY BRIAN PARK, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
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outh Orange County got its annual taste of Western competition during the 2014 Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo in San Juan Capistrano this weekend. The grandstands at Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park were packed with rodeo fans over the weekend to watch some of the top cowboys on the professional rodeo circuit compete in six different events. Trevor Knowles secured his No. 1 overall spot in the steer-wrestling rankings with a 3.3-second ride. He won $5,295, according to the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. Tilden Hooper won the bareback riding competition, riding atop Comanchero, with 85 points. Aaron Tsingine and Cole Davison won in team roping with a time of 4.2 seconds. Other winners included Cort Scheer in saddle-bronc riding with 87 points; Clint Cooper in tie-down roping with a time of 7.6 seconds and bull rider Wesley Silcox with 83 points. The Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo is an
Sophomore running back Brandon Reaves and the San Clemente High School football team will host Garfield on Friday, Aug. 29. Photo: Steve Breazeale
Triton Report BY STEVE BREAZEALE, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
The summer is rapidly approaching its end, which means there are fall sports on the horizon. Our weekly Triton Report will preview, re-cap and bring out details of games, players, coaches and everything in between throughout the season. For in-game updates, news and more follow us on Twitter @SouthOCsports.
Tritons Football Hosts Garfield in Home Opener
The long summer practice season is finally ending for the San Clemente High School football program. On Friday, Aug. 29, they will don their pads and helmets and play under the lights of Thalassa Stadium for the first time this season when they host Garfield at 7 p.m. Garfield, out of the City Section, is the reigning Eastern League champion and should provide a good test for the Tritons. Here are several things to keep an eye on during Friday night’s contest: • Garfield will be led by senior quarterback Stevie Williams, a dual-threat quarterback who has big play capability. Garfield ran the ball for an average of 234.5 yards per game last season while San Clemente Times August 28-September 3, 2014
only passing for 108 yards per game. With Williams, and returning running back Frankli Robles, in the mix, the Tritons defense will need to bottle up the Bulldog’s run game. • San Clemente quarterback Sam Darnold will make his first start since breaking his foot against Dana Hills almost one year ago. The game will be Darnold’s sixth career varsity start. The senior had an explosive start to last season, showing he can both run and deliver the ball, making his impact undeniable. Expect him to do much of the same on Friday. • San Clemente senior middle linebacker Riley Whimpey will don the red and black for the first time against Garfield. Whimpey transferred from Utah over the offseason and has been praised by the Tritons staff as a potential all-league player. • San Clemente head coach Jaime Ortiz calls his running back tandem of sophomore Brandon Reaves and junior Vlad Dzhabiyev “thunder and lightning,”. Both running backs bring speed to the table and will be featured in multiple offensive looks around Darnold at quarterback. If Dzhabiyev and Reaves can make an impact and draw attention, it should free up Darnold to make the big, game-changing plays. • There will be a new voice bellowing out of the P.A. system to the fans in attendance at Tritons home games this season, as longtime announcer and faculty member Mike Hurlbut has stepped down from the position. Hurlbut, who is also the Tritons golf coach, had been on the microphone for the past 18 seasons. Page 13
A rodeo cowboy attempts to reel in a steer during the team roping competition. Photo: Alan Gibby/ Zone57 Media
important stop in the professional circuit. For many, it is one of the last opportunities to secure a spot in the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas in December. The rodeo is considered the richest two-day rodeo in the country. This year, more than $215,000 was given out to the top finishers. SC
Members of the San Clemente Beach Volleyball Club pose for a photo at Ocean Park Beach. Courtesy Photo
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YOUTH VOLLEYBALL The San Clemente Beach Volleyball club competed in an Interscholastic Beach Volleyball League tournament at Ocean Park Beach in Santa Monica on Aug. 23. The varsity teams took two out of three against Palisades High and one out of three against Redondo Union. The varsity duo of Brandon Hopper and Liam Walsh went undefeated at the tournament. The junior varsity squad won two out of three against Palisades and Notre Dame. BOYS & GIRLS CLUB VOLLEYBALL TRYOUTS The Boys & Girls Club of the South Coast Area will hold sign-ups for the
2014 volleyball league starting Monday, Sept. 15 from noon to 8 p.m. at the club, located at 1304 Calle Valle in San Clemente. Registration will run through Thursday Sept. 18. The league is co-ed and features age divisions ranging from 7 to 15. Division age is based on the age of the player as of Oct. 1, 2014. Cost to participate is $65 for current Boys & Girls Club members and $95 for non-members, a cost which includes an annual membership to the club. Players will receive a team picture and shirt. The league runs from Monday, Sept. 29 to Thursday, Dec. 11. Practices will be held on the same night as games, which take place between 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. For more information or to register, visit www.begreatsanclemente.org. www.sanclementetimes.com
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South Coast Furniture & Mattress
109 Calle de los Molinos, 949.492.5589, www.southcoastfurniture.com
APPLIANCE SERVICES & REPAIRS
ASAP Appliance Service
3200 Legendario, 949.361.7713, www.asapapplianceservice.com
ART GALLERIES
San Clemente Art Association 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.492.7175, www.scartgallery.com
ESTATE PLANNING, PROBATE, TRUST 1201 Puerta Del Sol, Ste. 203, 949.492.3459
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South Coast Furniture & Mattress
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GRAPHIC DESIGN
IMAGES/Creative Solutions
117 Del Gado Road, 949.366.2488, www.imgs.com
HAIR SALONS
Kreative Hair Design
173 Avenida Serra, 949.498.6245
Village Books
99 Avenida Serra, 949.492.1114, www.DowntownSanClemente.com
Oasis Heating & Air
31648 Rancho Viejo Rd. Ste. A, 949.420.1321, www.oasisair.com
HOME DÉCOR CHIROPRACTIC
Thompson Chiropractic
629 Camino De Los Mares, Suite 104, 949.240.1334, www.thompson-chiro.com
CHOCOLATE/CANDY
Lure of Chocolate, Gourmet Foods & Gift
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Schmid’s Fine Chocolate
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Costa Verde Landscape
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DENTISTS
William Brownson, D.D.S.
3553 Camino Mira Costa, Ste B, 949.493.2391, www.drbrownson.com
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647 Camino de los Mares, Ste. 209, 949.493.9311, www.drericjohnson.com
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Danman’s Music School
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1001 Avenida Pico, Ste. K, 949.361.4867 (GUMS), www.moranperio.com
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1402 Calle Alcazar, 949.361.2500, www.colonytermite.com
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Sea View Pharmacy
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114 Avenida Del Mar #4, 949.366.9386
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162 Calle de Industrias, 949.498.6204
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Getzlaf Golf Shootout Tourney Returns to Monarch Beach
Members of the Anaheim Ducks pose for a photo during last year’s Getzlaf Shootout golf tournament. Photo: Shanda Photographic SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
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naheim Ducks captain Ryan Getzlaf will host the fourth annual Getzlaf Golf Shootout tournament to benefit CureDuchenne at Monarch Beach Golf Links in Dana Point on Sept. 7. CureDuchenne is a nonprofit organization that raises awareness and funds for research to find a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a muscle-wasting disease that affects one in every 3,500 boys. Typically, boys are diagnosed with the disease at age 5, are limited to a wheelchair by 12 and most don’t survive past their mid-20s, according to a press release. All proceeds from the tournament will directly benefit CureDuchenne. Getzlaf, an Olympic gold medalist and NHL All-Star, will be joined by current and former NHL players, including his Ducks teammates Cam Fowler, Dany Heatley and
Ryan Kesler. In years past, members of the Los Angeles Kings have attended the tournament as well. Foursomes for the tournament cost $2,800, which includes an athlete or celebrity as a fifth golfer. Those who purchase a foursome also get eight tickets to the pregolf dinner reception on Sept. 6 at Sutra in Newport Beach. There will also be a live and silent auction at the event. Last year’s fundraising efforts totaled $300,000. “My wife, Paige, and I are proud to support CureDuchenne and their efforts to find a cure for this devastating disease,” Getzlaf said in a press release. “Duchenne boys are on a race against time and they need our help.” To register for the tournament or to donate to CureDuchenne, visit www.cureduchenne.org/getzlafgolf. SC
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SCOOP ON THE LOCAL SURF COMMUNITY
Local NSSA Explorers Excel National Scholastic Surfing Association Explorer season kicks off in Pacific Beach, area competitors shine BY ANDREA SWAYNE, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
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he National Scholastic Surfing Association kicked off its 2014-2015 Southwest Explorer season with a doubleheader, Aug. 23 and 24 at Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach and tri-city area surfers made a big opening statement. A powerful south swell, courtesy of Hurricane Lowell, delivered overhead surf and strong currents that challenged surfers. “The competitors had to step up to the plate, and they did,” said Janice Aragon, NSSA’s executive director. “The surfing was at a high level and everyone was killing it. I was really proud of the Super Groms who were charging in the bombing and challenging conditions.” Among the highest scoring local standouts were Kade Matson, Samantha Sibley and Cole Houshmand, all of San Clemente. Matson was honored as NSSA Surfer
RESULTS NSSA Explorer, Event No. 1, August 23, Crystal Pier, Pacific Beach First place and local finishers only. KEY: San Clemente=SC, Dana Point=DP, San Juan Capistrano=SJC. JUNIORS: 1. Brock Crouch, Carlsbad; 2. Cole Houshmand, SC; 3. Curran Dand, SC. BOYS: 1. Nick Marshall, Encinitas; 2. Cole Houshmand, SC; 3. Kade Matson, SC. MENEHUNE: 1. Kade Matson, SC. SUPER GROMS: 1. Brayden Burch, SC; 2. Dane Matson, SC; 6. Ryder Salberg, SC. WOMEN: 1. Malia Osterkamp, SC; 3. Cameron Duby, SJC; 4. Allie Frost, SJC; 5. Samantha Sibley, SC. GIRLS: 1. Bethany Zelasko, DP; 2. Kirra Pinkerton, SC; 3. Samantha Sibley, SC; 6. Cameron Duby, SJC. MEN: 1. Jeremy Dugan, SC. MASTERS: 1. Paul Munson, San Diego. SENIORS: 1.Trevor Nielson, San Diego. SUPER SENIORS: 1. Stephen Back, Oceanside. DUKE: 1. Kyle Twitchell, SC. WOMEN LONGBOARD: 1. Izzy Hopkins, DP. NSSA Explorer, Event No. 2, August 24, Crystal Pier, Pacific Beach JUNIORS: 1. Nick Marshall, Encinitas; 2. Cole Houshmand, SC; 3. Liam Gloyd, SC. BOYS: 1. Kade Matson, SC; 3. Cole Houshmand, SC. MENEHUNE: 1. Kade Matson, SC. SUPER GROMS: 1. Dane Matson, SC; 2. Brayden Burch, SC. WOMEN: 1. Samantha Sibley, SC; 2. Allie Frost, SJC; 3. Malia Osterkamp, SC; 5. Cameron Duby, SJC. GIRLS: 1. Samantha Sibley, SC; 2. Kirra Pinkerton, SC; 3. Bethany Zelasko, DP; 5. Cameron Duby, SJC. MEN: 1. Trevor Spera, San Diego; 3. Jeremy Dugan, SC. MASTERS: 1. Paul Munson, San Diego; 2. Jeremy Dugan, SC. SENIORS: 1. Trevor Nielsen, San Diego. SUPER SENIORS: 1. Rick Fignetti, Huntington Beach. DUKE: 1. Kyle Twitchell, SC. WOMEN LONGBOARD: 1. Izzy Hopkins, DP. For full results, visit www.sanclementetimes.com.
San Clemente Times August 28-September 3, 2014
GROM OF THE WEEK
AZURE REEF TRUJILLO
Kade Matson of San Clemente kicked off the new NSSA Southwest Explorer season doubleheader on Aug. 23-24 with three wins, two in Menehune and one in Boys. Photo: Kurt Steinmetz
of the Week for his outstanding performance, taking three wins, two in the Menehune division of both events No. 1 and 2, as well as an event No. 2 victory in Boys. Sibley brought home double wins in event No. 2, in Girls and Women and was also an event No. 1 double finalist. Houshmand was a four-time finalist, making podium appearances both days in Juniors and Boys. Dana Point’s Izzy Hopkins and Kyle Twitchell of San Clemente also took double wins in Women’s Longboard and Duke divisions, respectively. Other local surfers taking top honors were San Clementeans, Jeremy Dugan (Men), Malia Osterkamp (Women), Dane Matson (Super Groms), Brayden Burch (Super Groms) and Bethany Zelasko (Girls) of Dana Point. The next NSSA Southwest Explorer event is another doubleheader set for Sept. 6 and 7 in Huntington Beach. SC
SURF FORECAST Water Temperature: 67-69 degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: 6-8’ Poor Thursday and Friday: Solid SE/SSE swell from Hurricane Marie holds Thursday morning, before dropping through Friday, as modest Southern Hemi swells continue. Better breaks through the region will be in the head high+ to several feet overhead range (6-8’), with sets running well overhead+ (9’+) for standout summer magnets. Select standouts of north OC still go double overhead+. Shape improves for the beachbreaks, though a strong south to north drift and dangerous rip currents persist. Best shape overall for summer reefs/points. Smaller but still good-size waves prevail on Friday. Calm to light/variable wind in the early to mid morning, before a moderate Westerly sea-breeze develops. Longer Range Outlook: Easing SSE/S Marie swell and modest SW/S swells will prevail through the weekend. Decent exposures are still up to shoulder/head high and a little larger at times Saturday. Size is down a little further Sunday. Winds and conditions look most favorable in the mornings. Check out Surfline for more details and the longer range outlook!
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Azure Reef Trujillo, 8, is busy trying to pack in as much surfing as possible before starting third grade at Concordia Elementary School. We caught up with him by phone while he was on a road trip, shortboarding all the great surf spots from San Clemente to Big Sur. Azure started surfing at age 5 under the tutelage of family friends and now goes at least five times a week, most often at T Street. Azure likes everything about surfing, especially getting barreled. “My first barrel was when I was 7,” he said. “I was at T Street. I made it out and was thinking, ‘Did that really happen?’ My friend told me it did and I was like, ‘Yay!’” Azure is pleased that his name was inspired by the ocean. “My mom and dad were in Puerto Rico when my mom was pregnant with me. They were swimming in the ocean and my grandma said she loved the azure color of the water and they were like, ‘Bing, bing, bing! That’s it.’ They were snorkeling at reef and that’s how I got my middle name.” Azure has competed in a few local contests and is
Azure Reef Trujillo. Photo: Courtesy
looking forward to the upcoming Stoke-oRama. “I need more work on my cutbacks before I start WSA or NSSA,” he said. Surfers Azure looks up to include Hagan Johnson, Kelly Slater, the Gudauskas brothers and Derek Rabelo. Azure’s goals include becoming a pro surfer, pro skater, a lifeguard and taking many really great surf trips. One of his dreams, to surf in Hawaii, is set to come true at spring break. “It’s going to be fun. The water will be warm and I’ll get a lot of good experience,” he said. “One of my other goals was to be Grom of the Week. Now I am and it feels good.”—Andrea Swayne