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INSIDE: This month’s South County Real Estate Guide SPECIAL SECTION VOLUME 10, ISSUE 27
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Coastal Land Use Plan continues to City Council, with a few caveats EYE ON SC/PAGE 4
Capistrano Shores, Inc., the corporation that owns land near the shoreline and leases land for homes, filed a lawsuit against the California Coastal Commission regarding standards mentioned in the city’s current Coastal Land Use Plan. Photo: Eric Heinz
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Outlets at San Clemente Near Completion, Opening SC LIVING/PAGE 28
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What’s Up With... Five things San Clemente should know this week Pipeline Company Announces Tar Balls Not From Oil Leak THE LATEST: Tar balls washing up on beaches from San Clemente State Beach to Gaviota State Park were found not to be linked to the Refugio oil leak, according to a Friday press release from Plains All American Pipeline, L.L.C., the company that manages the pipeline that caused last month’s spill off the Santa Barbara coast. The pipeline company said in the release that chemical fingerprinting conducted by Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, the University of California Santa Barbara and Zymax Forensics Laboratory identified more than 50 samples between the affected areas as being from “other sources” than the May 11 spill. Sheen samples were taken from tar balls from May 19 to June 11, and the tar tested was found to be “natural seepage” from seven locations between Refugio and El Capitan Beaches on June 4. Results confirmed the source of this material was entirely from natural seeps, the pipeline company announced. On June 22, California Department of Fish and Wildlife officials said in a press release that some of the tar balls they tested had matched the contents of the pipeline. Officials continue to look into the safety measures and reaction time Plains took during the day of the spill, and cleanup efforts continue at beaches affected. Orange County Lifeguards officials in Dana Point said during a phone interview last week that the tar balls have not been a significant enough problem to warrant a cleanup effort. Natural seepage is a known source of periodic tar on Southern California beaches, authorities said. —Eric Heinz
How to Navigate Fourth of July Fireworks Show THE LATEST: The annual fireworks display will be taking place on July 4, and San Clemente residents should expect some changes in accessibility to the Pier in the days leading up it. The end of the Pier will close at noon on July 3, and the entire Pier will close San Clemente Times July 2–8, 2015
at 8 a.m. on July 4. During the fireworks display, a 1,000-foot perimeter in the area surrounding and beneath the Pier is required. The Pier and beach will be closed to public until the morning of July 5. After the fireworks display, traffic will be restricted between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. in the entire lower Pier Bowl area. There will be three routes to exit the Pier Bowl: on Palizada and directed to the freeway, or north onto El Camino Real; on Avenida Del Mar, diverted onto Presidio; and Victoria, diverted southbound onto the freeway at Valencia and Calafia. Police will help direct traffic. All streets and intersections will remain open, but all Pier Bowl streets will be impacted by the exit routes, including: • East Palizada/Seville • East Seville/Del Mar • East Palizada/Puente • East Ola Vista/Palizada • Del Mar/Ola Vista • East Victoria/Ola Vista • El Camino Real/Palizada • Palizada/Estrella • Del Mar/El Camino Real • Victoria/El Camino Real • El Camino Real/Presidio WHAT’S NEXT: A flyover by the Condor Squadron will take place beginning at 6:10 p.m. in Newport Beach and will arrive in San Clemente at 6:25 p.m. Participating coastal cities such as Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Dana Point and San Clemente will be able to see the show. In next week’s issue of the San Clemente Times, information about the July 18-19 Ocean Festival police activity and routes around the busy areas will be provided. Stay tuned.—Amanda Huffman
LOSSAN to Operate Amtrak Pacific Surfliner THE LATEST: LOSSAN Rail Agency announced on Monday that The Pacific Surfliner Amtrak route will transition to the agency, which began on Wednesday following the signing of an interagency transfer agreement with the state of California on Monday. “Right now the Surfliner trains make four stops at the (San Clemente) Pier,” LOSSAN Deputy Director Michael Litschi said. “This is a very popular destination, so the idea is really to be more responsive to local needs on the Surfliner service and have some better coordination between the trains.” The agreement went into effect Wednesday. On the LOSSAN Board of Directors the Orange County Transportation Authority has two representatives. On Tuesday LOSSAN announced it had received $1.65 million from the California
The Pacific Surfliner that runs through San Clemente came under new management on Wednesday. Photo: Andrea Swayne
State Transportation Agency for a oneyear “pilot program” for the Surfliner bus and rail services. WHAT’S NEXT: Passengers will be provided with more information in the next few months on some of the improvements LOSSAN representatives said they intend to bring to the trains. “In terms of what passengers will see in the coming months, we think they’ll see improved onboard services and more direct communication for opportunities for direct communication for those managing Pacific Surfliner,” Litschi said.—EH
Water District Examines Desalination Possibilities THE LATEST: During its June 18 regular meeting, the South Coast Water District Board of Trustees approved the hiring of an engineering firm to look at the feasibility of constructing a desalination plant. The contract was awarded for the first proposal to GHD, Inc. for $300,000. The entirety of the project with the other projects is slated to be $8 million. The desalination plant is planned to be located near Doheny Beach. The district has had an eye on that location for a water desalination plant for more than a decade. Ocean Desalination is one of the District’s top priorities. “In 2008, a Pilot Ocean Desalination Project was initiated at Doheny State Beach and the facility operated successfully for 21 months between 2010 through
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2012,” an agenda item from the district read. WHAT’S NEXT: The next SCWD meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. on July 9. —EH
Inside of Garbage Truck Catches Fire THE LATEST: A CR&R dump truck caught fire about 2:30 p.m. on June 22 at the corner of Vista del Ponto and Esperanza, according to Orange County Fire Authority officials. OCFA Public Information Officer Capt. Steve Concialdi said the fire was started from hot coals that had been dumped into a trash receptacle. The truck was forced to dump the burning refuse onto the street. A video of the blaze can be seen on the San Clemente Police Service Facebook page. WHAT’S NEXT: Concialdi said the OCFA typically tells truck drivers to dump their load in places other than the middle of the street, but because the truck’s contents were so engulfed in flames there was no other choice but to unload in the middle of the street. No injuries have been reported from the incident. —EH
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Coastal Land Use Plan Sent to City Council with Caveats Document still has extensive process before it will be ready BY ERIC HEINZ, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
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n overarching plan for San Clemente’s coastal land areas will make its way to City Council in the next few months after more than a year and a half of nip and tuck. The Coastal Land Use Plan is an encompassing plan that mirrors the requirements set forth in the Coastal Act and regulates development within about 1,000 yards back from the coastline within the city limits. The San Clemente CLUP was approved to be sent to council by the Planning Commission unanimously Tuesday during a special meeting, but there are some provisions that will have to be taken into consideration. The Planning Commission recommended the city adopt the CLUP with the condition that portions of the changes be allowed to text, which may need to be amended due to “hazards” of a lawsuit decision or settlement between Capistrano Shores, Inc. and the California Coastal Commission and any other affiliated organization. Recommendations also include a requirement that any resolutions regarding Capistrano Shores issues by the city, the Coastal Commission and California Housing and Community Development be incorporated into the CLUP document. The city’s Master Plan is also to be incorporated in the plan. The CLUP is not expected to enter city
code until sometime in 2017, according to the Planning Department’s timetable. The CCC will review it and provide its findings from September through December. The last CLUP was drafted in 1995, but it was not as far along in its approval as the current document is planned to be. “We’ve been trying to take out things that weren’t really necessary and included things that weren’t necessarily spelled out in the current plan,” City Planner Jim Pechous said. “We have a half-way certified Land Use Plan.” San Clemente is not legally bound to passing a coastal land plan—although it helps ensure compliance with the Coastal Act—but the CLUP must be consistent with the city’s Master Plan, which was adopted in February. “What has to be kept in mind is the city isn’t really adopting new standards; what we’re doing is adopting the Coastal Act to San Clemente,” Pechous said. “We can tweak it, in a sense, to something that is better for our community, but we can’t change anything.” The California Coastal Commission has the ultimate authority over any coastal land laws and will review the plan intermittently throughout the process. It will likely be revised by the CCC, as the authority has already looked over some of the parameters twice, Pechous said. The city could adopt laws that are more restrictive than the code as long as
Some of the issues the Capistrano Shores community in northern San Clemente brought forth include being able to protect properties from ocean waves when a new lessee utilizes land within the subdivision. Photo: Eric Heinz
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Julia Darden, center, speaks during one of her final Planning Commission meetings as chairwoman on June 24. Darden was a commissioner for eight years. Two new commissioners will oversee the Coast Land Use Plan as it progresses forward. Photo: Eric Heinz
it is protective of coastal resources. The document will go through two new commissioners the next time it is discussed, as Commissioner Vonne Barnes and Chairwoman Julia Darden will be replaced by appointees Michael Blackwell and Zhen Wu. Additionally, the CLUP follows the guidelines of the city’s Local Implementation Plan. The LIP serves as the guide to planning and permitting in specific areas “For example, (this will) not let small businesses turn into huge retail on Del Mar,” Associate Planner John Ciampi said. Ciampi has been at the forefront of the CLUP since the Community Development Department began constructing it. Pechous said once the the CLUP materializes, the city will provide an informational brochure to about it to residents. CAPISTRANO SHORES, INC. LAWSUIT The main contest in the adoption of the CLUP, as of now is the ongoing litigation involving Capistrano Shores, Inc., the corporation that owns land along the Pacific Coast Highway. CSI has filed a lawsuit in Orange County Superior Court against the CCC seeking approval to alter protective walls in front of the mobile homes and other property. Sherman Stacey, an attorney co-representing the corporation, said there were contingencies within the CLUP that affect CSI, but only one was is being argued in the lawsuit. “The Coastal Commission required, as a condition, to take one old coach (home) and put in one new coach and that the owner of the coach who leases the space (will) waive any right in the future … to improve the scene wall in front of his coach to protect it,” Stacey told San Clemente Times on Tuesday. “If sea level does rise … he might be prohibited from
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doing so. We don’t think the Coastal Act gives them the authority to force someone to give up the right to protect their property in order to get a permit to use their property.” OTHER ISSUES At the June 24 Planning Commission meeting, much of the language in a section that mandates certain amounts of private area allow for public access to beaches had residents of the Trestles, Cypress Shores and Cypress Cove communities questioning the requirements. These issues were referenced in the Nollan v. California Coastal Commission and Dolan v. City of Tigard U.S. Supreme Court cases in regard to public access to coastal land. In order for there to be public access requirements, the private land development must create enough resources and restrictions to warrant access points, Pechous said. The requirements would only be triggered in the event that there weren’t already access in certain areas to the coast or if those access points were blocked off. Since June 24, Pechous said the city has held meetings with the homeowners associations of the areas and some of the unnecessary policies in that part of the CLUP were removed. Additionally, the commission voted to take out language that specifically identified certain communities in order to make the language more equal to all coastal communities. Pechous said most of the amended requirements were a carbon copy of the 1995 plan. Other issues were brought forth during the two meetings, such as the feasibility of planning for natural or unnatural habitats within San Clemente’s canyon areas and drainage areas that had been identified by local residents. SC www.sanclementetimes.com
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San Clemente Clubs Package 12,000 Meals for World’s Hungry On June 13, more than 120 volunteers from the San Clemente Rotary clubs, the Community Resource Center of San Clemente, San Clemente Presbyterian Church, the Boys & Girls Club of the South Coast Area, local churches and community members packaged more than 12,000 meals at the San Clemente Presbyterian Church in less than two hours for distribution to children in need around the world. The meals packaged are slated to be delivered to Africa this summer. The community service event brought several families from three generations and various cultures together to assemble meals to feed hungry children around the globe. The oldest volunteer was 92 years old and the youngest was 4 years old. Several San Clemente city councilmembers, past and present, volunteered. Volunteers wrote special messages on the boxes for the children who will be enjoying these “meals made with love.” Earlier in June, the City of San Clemente honored San Clemente Rotary Club President Bill Ewing with a special city “Rotary Day” proclamation to acknowledge the organization’s efforts and to highlight the June 13 meal packing event coordinated by Rotary and the Community Resource Center to benefit the Kids Around the World charity. For more information on volunteering in a future San Clemente Rotary or meal packing event, visit www.sanclementerotary.org or www.kidsaroundtheworld.com.
San Clemente Native Named to Clemson University President’s List Madison C. Huffman of San Clemente has been named to the President’s List at Clemson University for the spring 2015 se-
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Independence Day More than 12,000 meals were packaged June 13 by the noon and Sunrise Rotary Clubs in San Clemente as part of an official “Rotary Day.” Photo: Courtesy of Mike Morris
mester. Huffman’s major is microbiology. To be named to the President’s List, a student must achieve a 4.0 grade point average. Ranked No. 20 among national public universities, Clemson University is a major, land-grant, science- and engineeringoriented research university.
Retired City Director Receives Award for Leadership The City of San Clemente’s retired Community Development Director Jim Holloway received the Award for Distinguished Leadership on June 10 at the American Planning Association award ceremony. Holloway retired in February after 28 years of public service with the city. The criteria considered by the judges for the award dictate the recipient be a planning professional who has made a substantial contribution to the development and objectives of the planning profession over a sustained period (10 years or more), demonstrates sustained contributions to planning and exemplary ethical behavior. The nominees’ work increased the understanding of the planning process and/ or the profession.
“Congratulations to Jim on this impressive award,” Mayor Chris Hamm said. “Jim served our town very well as community development director, guiding San Clemente’s growth from a small beach town to a medium-sized town of 65,000 today.”
Woman’s Club Awards Scholarships to High School Graduates The San Clemente Woman’s Club held their annual awards ceremony on June 4 at the San Clemente Community Center. San Clemente High School college-bound students received scholarships from the club. The funding for the scholarships was generated from the Woman’s Club’s Annual Fashion Show. This year’s “Party Like Gatsby” Fashion Show and Silent Auction will be held on Sept. 28 at the Talega Golf Club. The Woman’s Club is open to all women in San Clemente and surrounding areas and meets the first Tuesday of each month. Visit www.sanclementewomansclub.com for more information. Have something interesting for the community? We’ll put your submissions into “News Bites.” Send your information to editorial@sanclementetimes.com.
TUESDAY, JULY 7
San Clemente City Council Meeting
6 p.m. San Clemente City Council regular meeting will take place at City Hall in the Council Chambers, 100 Avenida Presidio, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org. WEDNESDAY, JULY 8
Rotary Club Meeting
Noon. The San Clemente Rotary Club meets on Wednesdays at noon at the Wedgewood Restaurant at the San Clemente Municipal Golf Course, 150 E. Avenida Magdalena, 949.233.7981, sanclementerotary.org.
Kiwanis San Clemente
Noon. Kiwanis Club of San Clemente is a nonprofit organization with volunteers dedicated to serving the children of our community. 1409 S. El Camino Real, 949.366.5423, www.sanclementekiwanis.com. UPCOMING: THURSDAY JULY 9
SONGS Decommission Education Fair 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station Decommission Fair takes place at Laguna Hills Community Center, 25555 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills. www.songscommunity.com.
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Business Beat News from San Clemente’s business community
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Participants in a San Clemente Barre class utilize techniques through the barre Tuesday. Photo: Eric Heinz
SAN CLEMENTE BARRE 638 Camino De Los Mares, Suite 125, 949.661.6060, www.sanclementebarre.com Cathy Ross, co-owner of San Clemente Barre, saw an ab-burning opportunity. With barre and pole fitness becoming a growing trend in the exercise industry and having an instructor yearning to teach it, Cathy opened San Clemente Barre three weeks ago. The barre and pole fitness portion is an extension of Xtreme Fitness, Fitness Elite For Women and San Clemente Hot Yoga. Her husband, Ken Ross, is the co-owner of the businesses. People don’t have to join Extreme Fitness in order to take the classes, but Ken said most join because of the pricing packages that come with discounts. “It’s just becoming more and more popular, and this is one of the dreams of our fitness director,” Cathy said. “She has wanted to do it for a long time. When we bought the gym, we worked with her and made it happen.” Linda Bell, the instructor, encourages the class attendants to push their limits during the exercises with accompanying workout music. “She’s a phenomenal instructor,” Cathy said. Some of the classes incorporate fusion workouts with both barre and pole exercises—one of which is called “booty barre,” focusing on the muscles it advertises. People with any level of fitness experience can take the class. The workouts can be exhausting but there is little danger involved with the mostly stationary techniques. There are about 10 people to each class and they take place throughout the day and all week. The goal for the owners is to have more than 30 classes per week. Schedules are available on the website. Since the classes began three weeks ago, Cathy said she has had to schedule more classes and add an instructor, who San Clemente Times July 2–8, 2015
began Tuesday. Childcare is also available at the fitness center. —Eric Heinz
New Location AMBSN CLOTHING 808 N. El Camino Real, 949.218.1916 www.ambsn.com Men’s clothing company Ambsn Clothing has come a long way from its charity start-up roots and with that progress has officially opened its first retail store and headquarters in San Clemente. “We’re a local business that has a different point of view on retail,” said part owner and co-founder Dustin Olbert. The clothing company, owned by brothers Dustin and Dylan Olbert, originally started in San Louis Obispo in 2002 as a fundraiser for a friend who had been hit by a train, causing him to lose both his legs and right arm. After finding success and a returning customer base, the two continued to expand the brand and eventually moved with it to San Clemente in 2008. On Monday, the company opened its first permanent location. The men’s-only line has been sold in multiple outlets including PacSun, Hobie and Nordstrom, in addition to being available in foreign markets in Europe and Japan. Ambsn focuses on delivering comfortable, light-weight clothing influenced by the California beach lifestyle. “We try to keep it a full California beach vibe,” Olbert said. “Everything is always really fun, more tailored toward the fashion and play sides of surf. We have a pretty wide demographic we sell to.” To this point, the brand’s brightly colored, lightweight board shorts and Tshirts are their biggest sellers. Olbert explained, however, that Ambsn’s true vision for their shop and company is to become much more than a big name in retail. “We really want this place to be a community hub,” Olbert said. “We’re going to do events like Thursday night bike rides, coloring clubs, just different fun things. We’re also trying to put a community garden in our back lot, too.” For more information about the brand, visit them on Instagram and Facebook. —Evan Da Silva
The Ambsn business is located at 638 Camino De Los Mares in San Clemente and opened on Monday. Photo: Evan De Silva
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SC Sheriff’s Blotter COMPILED BY AMANDA HUFFMAN
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, June 29 DISTURBANCE Camino Capistrano, 2900 Block (2:52 a.m.) A patrol check was ordered in Shorecliff Villas for people being loud in a community pool.
State Farm representatives along with local dignitaries present a check for $15,000 to the Boys and Girls Club of the South Coast Area in San Clemente during a presentation June 25 at the club’s gym, 1304 Calle Valle. Photo: Katherine Nowicki
Boys and Girls Club College Program Receives Grant BY KATHERINE NOWICKI, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
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or some students, the thought of navigating the college application process may seem like climbing a mountain. The College Bound program at the Boys and Girls Club of the South Coast Area in San Clemente aims to help with this challenge. With the recent $15,000 grant from State Farm insurance agency, College Bound will be able to expand. The staff members of the club said they hope to purchase laptops, additional desks and wireless Internet connection in the teen center over the summer so that everything will be in place for students in the fall. State Farm representatives Adam Bock and Adriana Galdamez appeared at the Boys and Girls Club on June 25 to present College Bound with the grant. The College Bound program began at the Harbor Area Boys and Girls Club, and this is the program’s second year in San Clemente. “The Harbor club offered the framework for our College Bound, though the program is unique at every club,” Boys and Girls Club development director Susan Arias said. There are currently 45 students in the San Clemente College Bound program, ranging from seventh through 12th graders. There is an increased emphasis on the high school students, but club staff members found increased success when students began college preparations earlier. “We think of the College Bound program as a road map,” said Allen Reese, Boys and Girls Club chief professional officer. “Our goal is to guide and advise students so the process is not as frustrating.” Students in the program are each paired with a mentor to receive help with homework, program and scholarship research and essay writing. They also meet at least once a week for discussions and setting goals.
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Twelve-year-old College Bound student Briana Fernandez noticed a change in her academic progress from the time she began studying with the program. She said her grades moved from Cs and Ds to As and Bs, her focus greatly improved and she became more interested in subjects she previously had not cared about. Recently, she was selected as a youth of the year at the club. Through the program, students in College Bound also have the opportunity to visit college campuses, Reese said. “I think tours have a big impact,” Reese said. “They give kids a sense of what campuses are actually like and get them excited for what is to come.” Reese said he hopes to do more tours in the near future. College Bound student Lucy Vega, 16, was also selected as a youth of the year at the club. Like Fernandez, the program has already helped her improve academically and realize her future goals. “I like that every single day (College Bound) has time for homework and tutors,” Vega said. “I was never good at math and this is the first year I got an A.” Vega said she hopes to begin her college education studying science at Saddleback College and then eventually transfer to University of California, Los Angeles. In particular, College Bound aims to help first-generation college students who may have additional challenges in preparing for higher education. “I was a first-generation college student,” Reese said. “I think a program like this could have really helped me back then.” The San Clemente Boys and Girls Club serves about 2,000 students each year, staff members said. Their summer program that features both educational and recreational activities for kids just began and usually includes 200 students per day. For more information, call 949.492.0376 or visit www.bgcsca.org. SC
SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES South Ola Vista/Avenida Cornelio (2:33 a.m.) A man was seen circling a neighborhood on a bike, possibly looking into cars. He was reportedly heading toward Avenida Del Mar.
Sunday, June 28 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Camino De Los Mares, 600 Block (5:18 p.m.) A woman walked into the lobby of the emergency room of a hospital and said she had a bomb inside her “female parts.” UNKNOWN TROUBLE East Avenida Palizada/ Avenida De La Estrella (4:36 a.m.) A man locked himself in his car and was sitting on top of gas cans. SUSPICIOUS PERSON IN VEHICLE Colina Del Arco Iris, 2100 Block (12:09 a.m.) A patrol check was ordered for a silver SUV with eight men in it. The caller reported that they were walking down the street wearing backpacks and then put something on their heads, but he could not tell if they were donning beanies or masks.
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wanted them to turn off their music for “approximately 15 minutes” so her child could fall asleep.
Thursday, June 25 SUSPICOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Avendia Pelayo/Avendia Aragon (9:17 p.m.) Two teenage boys were being chased by a teenage girl who was yelling “Help.” The boys reportedly yelled back, “You crazy b—, we don’t have your dope!” SUSPICIOUS PERSON IN VEHICLE Diamante/ Camino De Los Mares (7:47 p.m.) A patrol check was requested for a silver PT Cruiser. Two teens were having sex in the driver’s seat.
Wednesday, June 24 DISTURBANCE Camino De Los Mares/Calle Agua (5:08 p.m.) A drunken man was seen yelling at someone in the parking lot. He then went inside and asked where he could buy a box cutter or a knife. DISTURBANCE North El Camino Real/Avenida Pico (3:09 p.m.) A man was yelling in the street. He was struck by a vehicle but continued to walk in traffic and yell. SUSPICOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES South El Camino Real/Avenida San Gabriel (4:57 a.m.) A patrol check was ordered for a man with two walking sticks who was walking around telling people he was on LSD. The caller was concerned that the man was on drugs.
Tuesday, June 23 ANNOYING PHONE CALL Calle Domingo, 0 Block (10:57 p.m.) A woman reported her son had received three blocked calls between the hours of 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. When he answered one of the calls, he just got a busy dial tone.
DISTURBANCE Avenida Florencia, 100 Block (7:28 p.m.) Teenagers were throwing water balloons at people. A woman said her child had been hit.
VANDALISM REPORT Calle Del Cerro, 1000 Block (9:14 p.m.) An obscenity was scratched into the caller’s front door. A sheet of paper with the Lord’s Prayer on it was also thrown into the parking lot.
WELFARE CHECK Calle Las Bolas, 1600 Block (1:06 p.m.) A woman reported a man sleeping in an alley behind her garage door. She couldn’t back out of her garage “without running over a body part.”
SUSPICOUS PERSON IN VEHICLE Marquita, 100 Block (4:52 p.m.) Someone was reportedly parked across from a school. They were sitting “with a few dogs” for more than 45 minutes.
SUSPICOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Avenida Del Mar, 200 Block (1:48 a.m.) Loud banging noises were heard coming from behind the library. Five to six people were seen coming in and out.
Friday, June 26 DISTURBANCE Escalones, 100 Block (10:00 p.m.) A woman reported loud music coming from a new business. She said she “didn’t want to ruin their party” but
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Monday, June 22 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Calle Putente, 1100 Block (6:55 p.m.) A man reported five teenagers were climbing on the school roof. He thought they were just “playing around” and was worried for their safety. DISTURBANCE Avenida Del Mar/Ola Vista (3:24 p.m.) Four to five juveniles were seen spraying kids with silly string. www.sanclementetimes.com
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State Confederate Flags: Supporting Heroes or Combatants?
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nce again the subject of Confederate flags has stoked a divisive debate. The arguments on both sides seem to have missed the actual function these flags filled. Disregard for a moment the fact that these colors were used by a culture bent on continuing to enslave African Americans. Put aside that they are memorials to brave southern soldiers or that they symbolize a way of life that devastated millions of humans by making them chattel. The larger question is this: Weren’t these flags flown by armies attacking the United States? Weren’t they raised after the bombing of a U.S. Naval port and brandished by assassins of a president? The secessionists express the reason for declaring war on the United States of America was “hostility on the part of the non-slaveholding states to the institution of slavery.” The justification for displaying rebel ensign on state flags is, “We just want to honor the brave men who fought on the side of the South.” Memorials to the fallen men are fine. Yet gallantry is not an automatic excuse for celebrating an unjust cause. No doubt there were brave Nazi soldiers, coura-
Letters to the Editor SERIOUS OIL DRILLING THREATS DANIELLE LEE, Santa Margartia
As a University of California, Santa Barbara student, I have been closely following the Refugio State Beach oil spill and the devastating impacts it has had on our communities. To prevent tragedies like this from happening again, we need to take the threats seriously of other oil and gas drilling, which are a danger to our public health, safety and quality of life, especially from the practice of fracking. Two Pennsylvania studies published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found fracking chemicals and elevated levels of methane in drinking water wells near drilling sites. You can also see the devastating effects fracking is already having on our droughtridden communities in places like Kern San Clemente Times July 2–8, 2015
geous Korean reds, valiant Viet Cong and tough Taliban fighters. Should we have special commemorations and a special flag for each of them? Mississippi, Arkansas, North Carolina, Alabama and Georgia incorporate rebel banners used to kill “Yankees” and enslave African Americans. Are battle colors used to bomb Fort Sumter any different from Pearl Harbor? Aren’t they the same as a swastika, rising sun or crescent moon of ISIS? Hitler, Tojo, Bin Laden and Jefferson Davis do have one thing in common, they all attacked WAVELENGTHS America. By Jim Kempton Invading Rebel regiments tried desperately to reach Washington, D.C. and burn it to the ground. Wouldn’t that be classified today as terrorism? When U.S. citizens today join an opposing army and take up arms against our country, isn’t it considered treason? My forefathers died defending the Union—and these festivals, license plates and flags celebrate men who bayoneted them. Confederates were responsible for the deaths of over 600,000 Americans. That’s more than Germany, Japan, Korea, County, where citizens are still dealing with fallout from 532 wells that illegally injected fracking wastewater into aquifers used for irrigation and drinking water. Contaminants and chemicals used in fracking can cause serious medical conditions such as infertility, birth defects, organ damage and cancer, which are particularly concerning to pregnant women and children. After growing up in southern Orange County with the privilege of spending my days camping and hiking outdoors, I would never want fracking to destroy the wilderness I call home. Governor Brown needs to keep our communities from harm and place a moratorium on fracking.
QUAD-CITY TROLLEY COULD BOOST LOCAL ECONOMY PATRICK CROWLEY, San Juan Capistrano
The Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano and Laguna Beach free trolleys are a great opportunity for all to see the gloriousness we are blessed with. Don’t know where to go? Have an adventure—it’s free and easy. The lone open-air San Juan Capistrano trolley runs about every 45 minutes from
Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan combined. Confederate flag supporters honor ancestors who were on the side that assassinated our greatest president. Wouldn’t they be described in today’s terms as traitors? Rebel armies killed loyal Americans so they could keep their slaves. In the process they tried to destroy the home of the free and the brave. Is not flaunting these symbols a declaration of defiant disrespect to the brave men who still defend us; a statement of arrogant hubris and an insult to the USA? As with all righteous American wars, the USA and freedom triumphed. The slave owners lost. The greatest nation on earth was saved. If we are true patriots, isn’t that what we should all celebrate? Jim Kempton is a writer and 35-year resident of San Clemente. He loves southern food, southern music, southern servicemen, southern hospitality, southern horse races, southern humor and Southern Comfort. But he sees no place for Confederate colors in our state capitals. 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.
BEACHSIDE CHAT This week’s Beachside Chat, scheduled July 3, will not take place in recognition of the Fourth of July holiday. Beachside chat is typically scheduled at 8 a.m. on Fridays at Café Calypso, located at 114 Avenida Del Mar. The next Beachside Chat will take place Friday, July 10.
4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. I have not ridden it as there is no set schedule, and my time is too valuable to be waiting at a trolley stop for 45 minutes. If you go to the San Juan trolley’s last stop south at the Residence Inn, off of Stonehill Drive and Camino Capistrano, you can walk a half-mile to the Dana Point trolley stop in front of the Doheny Village Car Wash in Capo Beach. From the Doheny car wash, the trolley goes northwest on Pacific Coast Highway to the Harbor, makes a right onto Golden Lantern up to PCH and ends at the Ritz Carlton. The Dana Point trolley operates Friday at noon to 10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Labor Day. The four “woodie” trolleys are
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SOAPBOX well-organized and spaced about 15 minutes apart. You can go as far south as Capo Beach Park and as far north as the Ritz. The Laguna Beach trolleys start on Ritz Carlton Drive next to the Ritz and go as far north as Crystal Cove State Park (but not to the Beachcomber restaurant) and to the art fairs. The gray trolley line goes up Bluebird Canyon to the Top of the World for great hiking and views (also Aliso Creek). And you have to love the trolley hours: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. seven days a week through Aug. 30. Laguna Beach has a ton of vintage open-air trolleys, but on a sunny weekend, the trolley is packed with people and will not stop until room opens aboard, so you have to wait more than 30 minutes sometimes. I suggest going early and as far north as you want to go to beat the crowds and packed trolleys. All three cities have apps to track the trolleys’ locations on your iPhone or iPad. The trolleys need ridership to get more funding from OCTA, AQMD, etc. for the coming years. At least 10 riders on each trolley per hour are needed. I suggest advertising and adding a donation drop on the trolleys to help generate funds. San Clemente is applying for a grant to start a trolley next year. A quad-city trolley could be a boon to our local city economies, if there are enough riders. Please get up, get out and have some fun and adventure so the trolley network can grow. I suggest a new stop at Costco or Smart & Final in Capo Beach to close the link between San Juan Capistrano and Dana Point trolleys. Ridership would certainly increase and more tourists mean more commerce, activity, fun and adventure. All aboard! 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.
GUEST OPINION: Historical Happenings by Raad Ghantous
A Testament to Quality Community Development
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n Thursday May 12, 1938, The San Clemente Theater opened its doors at 6 p.m. with “excellent sound, comfortable seats and air conditioning,” running two complete shows of that year’s leading pictures. Specialized comfort was key in the theater’s design, accredited to Architect Clifford A. Balch, designer of 52 theaters—most in California—of which 14 are currently open. The most locally known is the Regency Lido Theater, which has been completely restored and is the flagship of the increasingly important and popular Newport Beach Film Festival. Both the Regency Lido and the San Clemente Theater were opened in 1938. The San Clemente Theater later became known as The Miramar Theater and while in HISTORICAL conception and under HAPPENINGS By Raad construction was also Ghantous called the Hidalgo, the Spanish word associated with nobility. Could it be that it was referenced as “The House of the Nobility”? Even though the Miramar Theater opened its doors to entertainment in San Clemente, a decade after Ole Hanson incorporated the Spanish Village, its importance was directly gleaned from Ole’s emphasis on social and recreational life of the community. One of Ole’s first acts, after all, was to deed to the residents of the village, without encumbrance, 3,000 feet of coastline. He later did the same with the Community Clubhouse, the nearby Beach Club, Plaza
The Miramar Theater circa 1938. Photo: Courtesy
Park (Max Berg Park), the pier and the golf course. “Hanson insisted from the beginning that this community was not to be the rendezvous just for the idle rich but a place where people might work out their destiny in the most favorable recognition of the importance of the social and recreational life of the community,” an excerpt from The Story of San Clemente—The Spanish Village by Homer Banks reads. Today the San Clemente Theater stands steadfast, the sentinel iconic guardian of North Beach never abandoning its post and awaiting its rebirth as a vibrant venue of entertainment and recreation once again. The future quality of life in American
communities, as it is also here in San Clemente, has always rested with men of vision—people who have had a great awakening and are now aware of the mistakes made during the mad scramble to build taller and bigger simply for the sake of taller and bigger. There are people who understand the sustainable, smart business value of authenticity over the ostentatious; people who value tasteful, elegant, timeless, reserved over vulgar or a pretentious display or design. 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.
GUEST OPINION: Council Corner by Councilmember Bob Baker
Water Conservation More Important than Ever
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rought. Drought. Drought. We’ve been hearing this word a lot lately—more than I can remember in my 37 years of living in Southern California. The severity of the drought can be seen by the dry, brown hills around town. The situation is serious not just in San Clemente but the entire southwestern United States. As a result of years of drought and record-low snowpack, the Governor announced California’s first-ever mandatory statewide water reductions. The executive action mandates the state’s 400 local water supply agencies, which serve roughly 90 percent of California residents, to reduce urban (nonagricultural) water consumption by 25 percent of 2013 levels over the coming year. The reductions will vary by commu-
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nity, based on significant differences in per capita water consumption. For example, San Clemente’s water reduction goal is 24 percent, as mandated by the state. The City Council CITY COUNCIL declared a Level 3 water CORNER warning in June. By Bob Baker It is worth pointing out that residential water use makes up 20 percent of the state’s total water consumption. An estimated 80 percent of water resources are used for agriculture. Agriculture is taking this seriously too and taking drastic measures to use water more efficiently. Governor Brown recently said, “As Californians, we have to pull together and save water in every way we can.”
A good number of eligible water customers in San Clemente (homeowner’s associations) have begun using recycled water for irrigation as a result of connecting to the city’s recently completed recycled water expansion project. I urge everyone to join the team and continue to find ways to help us conserve water and meet the Governor’s call to reduce water usage. Here are my top five water saving tips that I recommend you incorporate in your daily routine: 1. Underwater landscapes to help save water. Don’t be afraid to let your lawn go a little brown. 2. Apply for rebates. The Municipal Water District of Orange County is providing incentives to you if you transform your turf into a drought-tolerant yard that
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requires little water. This also applies if you install artificial turf. Learn more at www.ocwatersmart.com. 3. One of the best ways to get a handle on your household water consumption is by carefully scrutinizing your water bill, which includes the number of gallons used that month. Look to reduce that number. 4. Set a timer when you shower so you are cognizant of how long you are using water. 5. When using the showers at the beach, please use the water like it is a precious resource; because it is. SC PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, the SC Times provides Guest Opinion opportunities in which selected columnists’ opinions are shared. The opinions expressed in these columns are entirely those of the columnist alone and do not reflect those of the SC Times or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@sanclementetimes.com.
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Papa J, LaMains Blues Train and Bill House perform live at The Coach House. Tickets are $12. Doors open at 5 p.m. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.com.
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MOMMY MOVIE MONDAYS 10 a.m. Moms and dads are welcome to bring their baby along to the theater every Monday at Krikorian Theaters. 641 Camino De Los Mares, San Clemente, 949.661.7610, www.kptmovies.com.
OPEN ARTIST STUDIO 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Enjoy a creative workspace alongside a community of artists. Free. Ages 16 and up. San Clemente Art Supply, 1531 N. El Camino Real, 949.369.6603, www.scartsupply.com. TERRY VALLES & FRIENDS 7 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Live music at Iva Lee’s. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2855, www.ivalees.com.
Friday | 03 SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO CARNIVAL 5 p.m.-10 p.m. A two-day carnival July 3-4, complete with thrill rides for children, teens and adults at the San Juan Capistrano Sports Park, located at 25925 Camino Del Avion. On Saturday, the carnival runs from noon to 10 p.m. For more info, call 949.493.5911 or visit the city website, www.sanjuancapistrano.org. SALUTE TO NEPAL 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Yoga session with 108 Sun Salutes led by Diana Christinson and prayers by Chusang Rinpoche, director of Chusang Tibetan Buddhist Monastery in Boudha, Nepal. Silent auction and special items for sale. Refreshments to follow. All donations accepted. Pacific Ashtanga Yoga Shala is fundraising to help rebuild the homes of 12 families in the village of Tatopani, Nepal. All proceeds go directly to supporting the families and rebuilding process. 34207 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, 949.246.7315, www.pacificashtanga.com. THE CHOLULAS 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.
Saturday | 04 HOLLYWOOD HILLBILLIES 3 p.m.-8 p.m. Live music at The Swallow’s Inn. 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com. PARK SEMPER FI ACTIVE MILITARY POTLUCK 5 p.m. Active U.S. military personnel and their families can come to a potluck at Park Semper Fi near the San Clemente San Clemente Times July 2–8, 2015
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SATURDAY, JULY 4: SAN CLEMENTE FIREWORKS 9 p.m. The city of San Clemente hosts a fireworks show from the San Clemente Municipal Pier that can be seen from many surrounding beaches and hilltop areas in the city. The Pier will be closed at 6 p.m. to support the San Clemente Ocean Festival Fundraising Dinner and seating for this program. To buy tickets, call 949.878.1273, www.san-clemente.org. Pier. As of Tuesday about half the tickets had been given out. Admission is free to service members. Call 949.498.4958. or email heritage@marinemonument.com.
Dana Point, 949.246.7315, www.pacificashtang.com.
DANA POINT FOURTH OF JULY EXTRAVAGANZA 9 p.m. Catch one of south Orange County’s best fireworks displays from one of Dana Point’s cliff-top parks, the Dana Point Harbor or Doheny State Beach. Tune into KSBR 88.5 FM and look toward the water as the synchronized display is launched. Free shuttle service from Dana Hills High School, 33333 Golden Lantern, to the Harbor begins at 8 a.m. and runs through midnight. Personal vehicle access to the Harbor closes at 7:30 p.m. and reopens at approximately 10:30 p.m. www.danapoint.org. JUSTIN TAYLOR BAND 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Live Music at Brio Tuscany Grille, 24050 Camino Del Avion, Dana Point, 949.443.1476, www.briorestaurant. com.
Sunday | 05 RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE 8 a.m.-2:15 p.m. One pint can save three lives—donate and make a difference. To schedule an appointment, go to www. redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code: PAYS. Every donor will receive a free yoga class card and a Lululemon headband. Refreshments provided. Pacific Ashtanga Yoga Shala, 34207 Pacific Coast Highway,
BEACH CHURCH 8 a.m. Visit Christ Lutheran’s Beach Church on the sand in San Clemente North Beach near the Metrolink station. Worship and fellowship for all ages—with the ocean, dolphins and an occasional train as a backdrop. Call 949.496.2621 or visit www.clcsanclemente.org for more information. 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. ART-A-FAIR: LOCALS NIGHT 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Discover 125 distinguished artists at this juried fine art festival in Laguna Canyon, which runs through Aug. 30. Residents of Dana Point, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano and other south Orange County cities receive free admission after 5 p.m. with ID. Enjoy live music Thursday through Sunday, outdoor cuisine at Tivoli Too! and daily adult art workshops. The festival is open Sunday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Adults $7.50, seniors/ military $4.50, children under 12 free. 777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.494.4514, www.art-a-fair.com. THE BEST OF ORANGE COUNTY BLUES 7 p.m. Blues artists including The Chase Walker Band, Crosscut Delux featuring
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OPEN PAINTING STUDIO WITH COSTUMED MODELS 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Explore colors, textures, anatomy and more while painting a costumed model. Cost is $15 per class, or purchase a one-month block for $12.50 per class. San Clemente Art Supply, 1531 N. El Camino Real, 949.369.6603, www.scartsupply.com.
Tuesday | 07 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. Half price on Tuesdays but trips are available every day of the week. Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching, 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com. OPEN MIC NIGHT 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Singer/songwriters perform at the Point Restaurant open mic every Tuesday. Bring your instrument, bring your voice, The Point supplies the sound system. 34085 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, 949.464.5700, www.thepointrestaurantandbar.com.
Wednesday | 08 CASA WELLNESS WEDNESDAY: YOGA 9 a.m. Practice multiple yoga traditions. Bring your own mat. Class is suitable for beginners to seasoned practitioners. Admission $5, free for members. Casa Romantica, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org. VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION AND TRAINING 6 p.m.-9 p.m. The first step in becoming an official volunteer of The Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo. Learn about The Reserve’s history, philosophy and mission, as well as skills for working with the (Cont. on page 25) www.sanclementetimes.com
GETTING OUT (Cont. from page 23) public. Meet other volunteers and learn how you can help preserve Reserve lands through conservation and education. Must be 18 or older. Free. RMV Presentation Center, call for directions, 949.489.9778, www.rmvreserve.org.
UPCOMING EVENTS THURSDAY, JULY 9: YAPPY HOUR 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Follow Fido to happy hour at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel for this monthly cocktail party. Four-legged friends can enjoy complimentary biscuits while lapping up chicken, cheese, beef and bacon flavored water. Their human counterparts can purchase burgers, brews and wine. Funds raised in the 2015 Yappy Hour season will help support Canine Companions for Independence which provides service dogs to the disabled and the nation’s veterans. Event also runs on Aug. 13 and Sept. 10. 1 Ritz Carlton Drive, Dana Point, www.ritz-carlton.com. FRIDAY, JULY 10: CAMP PENDLETON HMLA-469 WARRIOR DAY 8 a.m.-noon. Want to see Marine
helicopters in action and meet San Clemente’s adopted Marine helicopter squadron? Visit Camp Pendleton for HMLA-469 “Warrior Day” for air power demonstrations, static displays, tactical vehicles and tours of helicopters and equipment. Suitable for kids of all ages. Limited space available; reservations required. To RSVP, email heritage@marinemonument.com. FRIDAY, JULY 10: ON IMPULSE AT CABRILLO PLAYHOUSE: SIMPLY SIMON 8 p.m. Friday, July 10 The On Impulse Acting Troupe continues their summer season at the Cabrillo Playhouse with a hilarious night of Neil Simon comedy scenes at 8 p.m. on July 10 and 11 and 2 p.m. on July 12. Tickets are $20. Cabrillo Playhouse, 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente, 949.492.0465, www.cabrilloplayhouse.org.
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At the Movies: ‘The Overnight’ an Eye-Opener BY MEGAN BIANCO, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
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n 1969, Paul Mazursky’s Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice was released right in the middle of the sexual revolution, when free love was at an all-time high and taboos and judgments were temporarily set aside. The film was one of biggest comedies of the year and pushed the envelope on how much raunchy content could be shown on screen. This summer, Patrick Brice’s sex comedy The Overnight takes on the same theme as Mazursky—but for the modern age, with even more outrageous scenarios and to amusing results. Two weeks into moving from Seattle and Los Angeles, Alex (Adam Scott) and Emily (Taylor Schilling) are invited over to Kurt’s (Jason Schwartzman) and Charlotte’s (Judith Godrèche) house for dinner following a successful play date with their kids.
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What starts out as a friendly welcome get-together quickly becomes more bizarre, as it appears Kurt and Charlotte want to be “extra close” to the other couple in more than just a friendly manner. The Overnight is indie filmmaker Brice’s first full-fledged comedy on a resume full of artsy shorts and a horror flick. Throughout his career, he seems to find humor in the most unconventional areas—and this is no exception—with his direction and the bright color schemes making the all-nighter come off as fantasy more than reality. Scott, Schwartzman and Schilling are perfectly cast as their roles and the quartet has a natural chemistry and reaction to Brice’s script. Movie fans should be warned that, although entertaining, the feature is not the best choice to see with a family member or while on a first date. SC Page 25
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY ADDICTION RECOVERY TREATMENT
Body Mind Spirit Intensive Outpatient Program
2411 S. El Camino Real, 949.485.4979, www.bodymindspiritiop.com
AIR CONDITIONING
Oasis Heating & Air
31648 Rancho Viejo Rd. Ste. A, 949.420.1321, www.oasisair.com
APPLIANCES
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
BOOKS
Village Books
99 Avenida Serra, 949.492.1114, www.DowntownSanClemente.com
CHIROPRACTIC
Thompson Chiropractic
629 Camino De Los Mares, Suite 104, 949.240.1334, www.thompson-chiro.com
CHOCOLATE/CANDY
Schmid’s Fine Chocolate
99 Avenida Del Mar, 949.369.1052, www.schmidschocolate.com
CONCRETE
Costa Verde Landscape
Lic.: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) 949.361.9656, www.costaverdelandscaping.com
DENTISTS
William Brownson, D.D.S.
3553 Camino Mira Costa, Ste B, 949.493.2391, www.drbrownson.com
Eric Johnson, D.D.S.
647 Camino de los Mares, Ste. 209, 949.493.9311, www.drericjohnson.com
Kristen Ritzau DDS
122 Avenida Cabrillo, 949.498.4110, www.KristenRitzauDDS.com
EDIBLE LANDSCAPING
Organics Out Back
949.354.2258, www.organicsoutback.com
ELECTRICAL
Arcadia Electric
949.361.1045, www.arcadiaelectric.com
FURNITURE
South Coast Furniture & Mattress
109 Calle de los Molinos, 949.492.5589, www.southcoastfurniture.com
GRAPHIC DESIGN
IMAGES/Creative Solutions
117 Del Gado Road, 949.366.2488, www.imgs.com
HARP LESSONS & RENTALS
Wendy-Harpist
949.482.9025, www.orangecountyharpist.com
HAULING
Cheapest Hauling
Call Robert 949.973.6288
HEATING
Oasis Heating & Air
31648 Rancho Viejo Rd. Ste. A, 949.420.1321, www.oasisair.com
HOME DÉCOR
South Coast Furniture & Mattress
109 Calle de los Molinos, 949.492.5589, www.southcoastfurniture.com
LANDSCAPING
Costa Verde Landscape
Lic.: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) 949.361.9656, www.costaverdelandscaping.com
MATTRESSES
South Coast Furniture & Mattress
109 Calle de los Molinos, 949.492.5589, www.southcoastfurniture.com
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RESTAURANTS
Café Calypso
114 Avenida Del Mar #4, 949.366.9386
SALONS
Salon Bamboo
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150 Avenida Del Mar, Ste. A, 949.361.3348, www.salonbamboo.com
Contact Debra Wells at 949.589.0892 or email dwells@thecapistranodispatch.com
207 S. El Camino Real, 949.366.2060, www.scsalonbleu.com
PERIODONTICS & DENTAL IMPLANTS
Dr. Alice P. Moran, DMD
1001 Avenida Pico, Ste. K, 949.361.4867 (GUMS), www.moranperio.com
PLUMBING
Bill Metzger Plumbing
929 Calle Negocio Suite D, 949.492.3558, www.billmetzgerplumbing.com
Chick’s Plumbing
949.496.9731, www.chicks-plumbing.com
POOL SERVICE, REPAIR, REMODEL
SC Pool & Spa Works
1311 N. El Camino Real, 949.498.7665, www.scpoolworks.com
Radiant Pool & Spa Service Lic # 985800, 949.290.5616, www.radiantpoolservice.com
REAL ESTATE
Marcie George Star Real Estate South County
949.690.5410, marciegeorge@cox.net
Salon Bleu
Syrens Hair Parlor
217 Avenida Del Mar, Ste. E, 949.361.9006, www.syrens.com
SCHOOLS
Capistrano Valley Christian Schools
32032 Del Obispo Street, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.5683, www.cvcs.org
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PROFILES OF OUR COMMUNITY GUEST OPINION: Health and Wellness by Susan Parmelee
Summertime Safety Tips for Teens
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Nicky See (top), luxury marketing and communications professional of the Outlets at San Clemente, gives a tour of the construction site of the mall June 12. Photos: Eric Heinz
The Outlets Prep for October Opening, Job Fair BY ERIC HEINZ, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
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ast month, the San Clemente Times was invited to a behind-the-scenes look at the shops as construction of the Outlets at San Clemente continues into its final phase. The lifestyle center, situated between Avenida Vista Hermosa and Avenida Pico along Interstate 5 freeway, seeks to offer modern amenities. According to a press release from the Outlets, services and amenities available onsite will include a VIP loyalty program with an exclusive lounge, valet parking, restrooms, complimentary WiFi, baggage check and stroller or wheelchair rentals. Susan Jennrich is the new general manager of Outlets at San Clemente. According to a press release, she served as the general manager of Citadel Outlets in Commerce in 2007, a 700,000-square-foot mixed-use commercial property in Los Angeles. Jennrich most recently helped oversee more than 500,000 square feet of retail and office space and hundreds of additional jobs in the area.
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When it opens, The Outlets at San Clemente will offer up to 70 retailers. The companies committed to leasing space in the Outlets include Calvin Klein, Cole Haan, Columbia Sportswear, GUESS, H&M, Levi’s, Nike, PUMA, Tilly’s, Tommy Hilfiger, Under Armour and White House Black Market. The key restaurant tenants upon opening will include fast, casual brands such as Panera Bread, Ruby’s Diner and Starbucks. The final development plan includes more than 12 restaurant and dining options, including four restaurants with scenic ocean views overlooking the Marblehead Coastal development. The grand opening of Outlets at San Clemente will take place in October 2015. Additional stores and restaurants will open throughout 2016. Job fair dates have been scheduled for Aug. 13, 29 and 30 at the San Clemente Senior Center. For more information, visit www.outletsatsanclemente.com. SC
rom my office at the high school, I could see everyone was ready for summer vacation to arrive. I hope adults and teens are now getting more sleep and enjoying more time with family and friends. While we all need some idle time over the summer, we also need to remain aware that the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day can be the most dangerous for teens in terms of driving and risk-taking behaviors. Mother’s Against Drunk Driving reports an increase in teen traffic fatalities by 50 teens per month nationwide over the summer. First-time substance use increases dramatically over the summer months—particularly for alcohol, cigarettes and marijuana. As a parent of teens, I was always ready to take the summer off as well. However, I encourage parents to help their children have safe and healthy summer fun. Here are some ways to keep our kids safe: Provide structure to their days. Kids need some accountability and help in planning out their days. If they know they have to unload the dishwasher and walk the dog before they can go to the beach, the job gets done and you do not have to nag them later in the day. Keep the school year rules in place and do not let them slide. Curfews should remain in place, restricted license laws should be observed and teens should be required to check in several times during the day. If their plans change, ask them to check in with you and let you know who, what, where and when. Form a partnership with other families. This is especially valuable for taking groups of kids on outings away from San Clemente. Encourage the buddy system among the kids in your partnership. Teens are always safer in a group, particularly a group where several of the kids have parents aware of where they are and when
they will be home. Stay involved in your teen’s life. Use the slower summer months to bring up trickier topics like substance abuse, dating, sexual activity, suicide and friendships. Remember to listen and not lecture. Your views are very important to your teen and a major determinant in their behavior. Give them a chance to voice their opinions as well. Don’t forget sunscreen, hats and sunglasses. The bad sunburns we get over the teen years can be very harmful later in life. Also check in with your teen about their summer diet. We often rely on fast food much more in the summer months while there are a lot more healthy options for food we can pick up, some of our best intentions may WELLNESS AND be forgotten. Don’t forget PREVENTION By Susan to encourage family dinParmelee ners. Summer is also a good time for the kids to take over some of the dinner planning and cooking. I know I will spend most of these summer days being thankful to live in a beautiful and safe city and I hope you and your family are able to share this gratitude and, come August, have lots of great stories to share. Susan Parmelee is a social worker who works at San Clemente High School and at Western Youth Services. To subscribe to Wellness and Prevention Center weekly emails, send an email with the word “subscribe” in the subject line to tritons41@ gmail.com. SC PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, the SC Times provides Guest Opinion opportunities in which selected columnists’ opinions are shared. The opinions expressed in these columns are entirely those of the columnist alone and do not reflect those of the SC Times or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@sanclementetimes.com
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SC LIVING GUEST OPINION: Life’s a Beach by Shelley Murphy
Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts and Ph.D. - Oh my! SCHS graduate pursues passion to protect the environment at her own pace
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s graduations come to a close, in the aftermath of “Pomp and Circumstance” it’s likely that some college graduates will return home to find their footing. After graduating from the University of Southern California, Madison (Madi) Swayne arrived home for the summer, but with her feet planted firmly on the ground—a ground she’s dedicated to making more sustainable. Madi graduated with both a Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts in Environmental Studies, and accepted a fellowship to pursue her Ph.D. in Urban Planning and Development beginning in the fall—at the unlikely age of 20. Instead of spending her summer on the sand, she’s commuting daily from the beach to Los Angeles working at a Fortune 500 company as an environmental consultant. At a young age, Madi’s love of learning and surfing took her from traditional classrooms to unconventional environments. As a competitive surfer, Madi’s mother home schooled her from grades six through eight, and Madi completed three years of academics in two school years. “I always had the desire to move quickly but was sometimes held back in a normal classroom. So when I was taken out of that environment I had the opportunity to go at my LIFE’S A BEACH own speed and to also By Shelley Murphy study things that were interesting to me. That was really neat,” she said. Madi’s travels to surf competitions provided her an opportunity to visit many state parks, in the mainland U.S., Hawaii and beyond, and to study diverse ecosystems. “It was really cool to be studying ecology in my book and then going out and experiencing it,” she said. With high school on the horizon, Madi scaled back her competition schedule. As a member of the class of 2011 at San Clemente High School, she completed numerous Advanced Placement classes and earned the International Baccalaureate Diploma but says one of her proudest accomplishments was starting the Surfrider Foundation high school chapter and becoming very involved in local outreach and activism. In her senior year, Madi and fellow chapter members worked locally to support legislation banning non-biodegradable expanded polystyrene (Styrofoam) food containers from restaurants in the city of San Clemente. San Clemente Times July 2–8, 2015
Madi Swayne, a 2011 San Clemente High School Grad, has earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees at USC and will continue on for a doctorate. Photo: Courtesy
“We got a team of people together and collected trash at T Street Beach,” she said. “We counted the tiny beads and pieces of Styrofoam—over 36,000 pieces in one day.” Madi shared this number with City Council members at a meeting, answering their questions and urging them to act. “We have a responsibility as a coastal town to do something,” she told council. “We are the last stop before the trash reaches the ocean.” Her commitment to protect the environment also led her to Sacramento to fight for passage of AB1998 State Assembly bill aimed at eliminating the distribution of plastic bags in California. “I was very active in pursuing the passage, unfortunately it didn’t pass but it was a really awesome learning experience,” she said. As she began applying to colleges, she faced uncertainty. “I cast a wide net … and I never imagined I’d go to school in LA,” she said. Looking back, she encourages prospective applicants to do the same. “Don’t be deterred if you don’t have the highest GPA, apply anyway and show the committee a wholesome, well-rounded applicant.” Madi applied and was invited to interview for USC’s half-tuition Presidential Scholarship, but a few weeks later received a denial letter. Instead, she received the full-tuition Trustee Scholarship. Page 30
“That pretty much sealed the deal on where I was going to go,” she said. She lived in the scholarship dormitory as a freshman and then spent the next three years in dorm housing as a residential assistant advising freshmen embarking on their collegiate journey. “I applied to be an RA because I wanted to help students,” Madi said. “I think a lot of kids, myself included, graduate high school and think, ‘I have to make a decision right now about what I am going to do for the rest of my life.’ That’s not true. Don’t worry so much—it’s going to work out.” She also found herself counseling fretful freshman combating homesickness and loneliness. “Everyone says, ‘Oh you’re going off to college and your freshman year is going to be the best thing ever,’ and for a lot of people it’s really not.” She suggested, “Stick with it, keep trying things and don’t be afraid to make yourself a little bit vulnerable. Get involved, that’s how I found my friends.” Following her own advice, as a freshman Madi joined several organizations but is especially proud of her involvement as a guide in SC Outfitters. The group founded in 2008 by a group of students as a class project to lead outdoor trips for students. “SC Outfitters was really my family away from my family, I became really close with my fellow guides and we spent pretty much every weekend together,” she said. Madi served as elected president of SC Outfitters in 2014, the same year it was voted USC’s best student organization. Believing that it takes a village, Madi acknowledged the advice and assistance she appreciated at USC. “I was really fortunate to find amazing professors who guided me along the way,” Madi said. “I think the biggest piece of advice was not to say no; that if somebody gives you the opportunity to do some-
thing, just say yes. You may figure out that you don’t like it, but at least try it.” As a senior at USC, she sought counsel from her professor who also worked as an environmental scientist at a prestigious environmental consulting company—a career goal she shared. He encouraged her to apply for her doctorate. “I took him out for coffee one day and said, ‘How did you get to what you are doing now?’” she said. “Until then I hadn’t really considering pursuing my Ph.D.” In the fall Madi enrolls in the USC Price School of Public Policy where she was awarded another full scholarship to work on her Ph.D. in Urban Planning and Development. “I’ll study how city planning either promotes or prevents various environmental and human health hazards,” she said. Madi admits it was a difficult decision to choose between higher education and lucrative employment offers. “I was definitely tempted. I’d be making a great paycheck, whereas doing my Ph.D. I will basically be hovering just above the poverty line,” she joked. Compared to colleagues in her doctoral program, Madi holds one distinct advantage. “I’m the only one under 25 so I don’t feel like I’m missing a lot of years that I could be gainfully employed,” she said. When asked what she sees for her future as she continues to pursue her passion at her own pace, she said, “In 10 years I hope to have a career that is meaningful, where I get to solve problems, ask questions and work with people who are interested in big issues such as environmental sustainability. I also hope to start a family.” SC PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, the SC Times provides Guest Opinion opportunities in which selected columnists’ opinions are shared. The opinions expressed in these columns are entirely those of the columnist alone and do not reflect those of the SC Times or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@sanclementetimes.com
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The West Coast Futbol Club boys 16U team advanced to the quarterfinals of the US Youth Soccer Far West Regionals last week. Photo: Courtesy
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YOUTH SOCCER The West Coast Futbol Club’s boys 16U team advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2015 US Youth Soccer Far West Regional Championships in Boise, Idaho last week. The high-profile tournament featured the top youth club soccer teams from the entire western region of the country. The West Coast Futbol team, which draws players from San Clemente, lost 3-1 to Seattle United Copa 98 in the quarterfinals on June 26. The team from Seattle went on to win the regional championship. The local team opened tournament play on June 22 and tied 1-1 with Real Colorado National. From there, the team defeated Rio Rapids from New Mexico, 1-0, and Washington Rush, 2-1, to advance to the next stage of competition. Overall, the West Coast FC team went 2-0-1 in pool play. The team includes: Nicholas Aquino, Chasen Brutocao, Blake Bunce, Derrek Chan, Yarin Dan, Trevor Denney, Nikdel Ghaemi, Brett Jones, James Langton, Samuel Martinez, Michael Oakson, William O’Connor, Juan Sebastian Olivares, William Ospina Torres, Alfonso Quezada Osorno, Sean Rochford, Alberto Torres and Braden Zines. The team is coached by Oliver Wyss and Bryan Wallace. LITTLE LEAGUE On June 6, the San Clemente Little League Junior American Marines beat the Junior American Air Force 10-6 to claim the District 68 Tournament of Champions first-place title. The Junior American Marines team includes: Jayden Nowicki, Nick McCarty, San Clemente Times July 2–8, 2015
The San Clemente Little League Junior American Marines team won the District 68 Tournament of Champions on June 6. Photo: Courtesy
Jackson Clark, Garrett Waterman, Eli Robles, Austin Speakman, Garrett Louie, Trey Benedict, Kevin Kitmitto, Christian Wallace, Dillon Langer and Tyler Wilt. The team was coached by Mike Louie, Mark Neidl and Cole Nowicki. YOUTH FOOTBALL The San Clemente High School football program will be conducting youth skills camps in July. The first session will run from July 13-16 and the second session will run from July 27-30. The camp is open to all interested youth players from first through eighth grade. Participants will be taught individual offensive and defensive skills, training techniques and will work on flexibility, balance and core strength. Cost for one session is $135 and includes a free shirt. For more information or to register online, visit www.tritonfootball.com or email head coach Jaime Ortiz at coachortiz@ tritonfootball.com. Page 32
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ince 1967, lifeguards from the state of Victoria, Australia and California have crossed the ocean every other year to compete for the prestigious Wieland Shield, a competition that pits the states’ best watermen and waterwomen against each other. Contestants will compete for the Wieland Shield at Hermosa Pier July 31 to August 1 as part of the International Surf Festival, but those wanting to catch a glimpse of these elite athletes while they prepare for the biennial event can do so by heading to the 2015 San Clemente Ocean Festival July 18-19. Several of the top competitors from Australia and California will take part in the swimming, surfski, paddling and Ironman disciplines at Ocean Fest that weekend. Although the Californian and Australian contingents at the event won’t be participating
as a team, they will be tuning up their skills as individuals, according to Ocean Fest athletic director Barrett Tester. “We’ll have a world-class field,” Tester said. Another special event that will take place at this year’s Ocean Festival is the law enforcement torch run for the Special Olympics, which will start at the San Clemente State Beach and end at the San Clemente Pier. After the run, there will be a short ceremony with a few speakers, including a local law enforcement representative, a Special Olympics representative, a local athlete and Mayor Chris Hamm. The presentation will begin at 10 a.m. and there will be about 20 to 30 minutes of speeches followed by a short meet-andgreet with the athletes. By 10:45 a.m., the runners will head to Linda Lane Park to be picked up for their next stop. SC
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hree times a week, the San Juan Capistrano Community Center gym hosts one of the most successful basketball teams in the country. The tightknit group of players has been together for over 15 years, won four consecutive national championships and a handful of international titles. They have won these titles at the ages of 65, 70, 75 and 80. On July 12, the Orange County-based USA 80 team, made entirely of players over the age of 80, will travel to Minneapolis to compete in the 2015 National Senior Games with the hopes of capturing their fifthstraight national senior championship. Team player-manager and San Juan Capistrano resident Bob Messersmith, 82, has been the driving force behind the group, gathering some of the best senior players
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pring football practice may have come to an end recently, but the San Clemente High School football team has been keeping busy in the offseason. Several Triton football players, who have made the rounds in satellite camps and invitational events, have picked up collegiate offers in recent weeks, according to head coach Jaime Ortiz. Senior All-Sea View League and All-CIF offensive lineman Donte Harrington currently has three offers. The 6-foot-3-inch 285-pounder has been offered by Navy, Army and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Junior quarterback Jack Sears attended a Nike camp several weeks ago and, according to Ortiz, camped for the University of Washington, Boston College and Utah soon after. At the Utah satellite camp, Sears (6-3, 190) picked up his first offer from the Utes. Former Tritons standout Travis Wilson is Utah’s current starting quarterback. Sears was the backup for the Tritons in 2015 and saw limited time under center. He completed 18 of 34 pass attempts for 215 yards. Rising junior running back Brandon Reaves had a breakout year as a sophomore and holds an offer from Colorado State. Reaves rushed for 645 yards on 89 carries and scored 13 touchdowns last year. He also caught 40 passes for 558 yards and seven touchdowns. Reaves’ 40 catches were the second-highest mark on
The USA 80 senior basketball team will travel to Minneapolis to compete in the 2015 National Senior Games on July 12. Photo: Steve Breazeale
San Clemente High School junior running back Brandon Reaves (Colorado State) is one of four Triton football players who picked up collegiate offers this offseason. Photo: Alan Gibby, zone57
the team. One Triton who has already made his college choice is senior offensive lineman Tucker Scott, who committed to Utah on March 30. Scott (6-4, 275) was a first team All-Sea View League and All-CIF selection as a junior. For updates on recruiting and the Tritons football team throughout the offseason, follow us on Twitter @SouthOCsports. SC
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from California and beyond to make what has been a dominant team. “That’s what is kind of unique. We’ve won every time and everyone is kind of gearing for us (this year),” Messersmith said. Five of the team’s seven members live in Orange or Los Angeles County, which makes it easier for the team to get together and practice. Messersmith said the practices at the community gym can be light, but as the National Senior Games draws closer, they begin to ramp up the intensity. “When we get to the nationals, the ball game changes real fast. Attention goes up. We have our game face on,” Messersmith said. “Everybody wants this.” The local team will compete against other senior teams from around the nation in a 3-on-3 format. SC
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league-high 166 runs in seven games and sits at a perfect 7-0 on the year. In the men’s Wednesday D+ league, Board & Brew and Senate Surfboards are in a tie for first place. Both teams are 5-2 on the year. Senate Surfboards won both head-to-head matchups between the two teams this season. In the co-ed divisions, Red Fox (6-0) has yet to lose a game in the Thursday D league and The Gimps are undefeated in the Thursday D- league.
SOFTBALL Ole’s Tavern has a commanding lead on the rest of the field in the Tuesday men’s D+ league. Ole’s Tavern has scored a
CO-ED SOCCER With four games left on the season, the co-ed soccer league has four teams within striking distance of one another at the top of the standings. Mad United FC, Team SC and Riptide are all undefeated. Bar Set Low (3-1) is lurking in fourth place. SC
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he City of San Clemente adult sports league summer season has reached the midway point. Here are some highlights and current standings for the co-ed and men’s softball leagues and co-ed soccer league.
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San Clemente’s Candice Appleby Takes Double Wins at SUP World Series Kickoff BY ANDREA SWAYNE, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
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andice Appleby of San Clemente has catapulted herself to the top of the ratings in the 2015 Stand Up World Series by claiming victory in both long distance and sprint SUP races on June 26 through 28, at the tour’s first stop in Barcelona, Spain. The win earned her a $4,500 prize purse and rating points toward a Waterman League world title. Fellow USA athlete Connor Baxter of Maui, last year’s world champion, also
swept the men’s field. “I’m feeling very confident,” Appleby said in a post win podium interview. “I’m happy for Connor’s win. He and I in the past have had some good juju together … c squared … hopefully we can keep it going for the rest of the season.” The remainder of the 2015 Stand Up World Series includes competition in the U.S., Brazil, Japan and other European and Asian cities yet to be announced. For more information, visit www.watermanleague. com. SC
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he National Scholastic Surfing Association National competition is underway at the Huntington Beach Pier, running through July 3. Check back for full results from the competition in next week’s issue of the San Clemente Times.—AS
Kade Matson of San Clemente was the Explorer Boys Shortboard runner-up at NSSA Nationals in Huntington Beach. He is also vying for a win in Open Conference competition, through July 3. Photo: Kurt Steinmetz
Dana Hills High School surf team. Photo: Sheri Crummer
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T Candice Appleby of San Clemente took double wins at the first event of the Stand Up World Series, June 26-28 in Barcelona, Spain. Photo: Waterman League
very confident. I’m happy for Connor’s win. “HeI’mandfeeling I in the past have had some good juju together …
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he Dana Hills High School surf team wrapped up a great season with a coveted win in the highly competitive men shortboard division at the Scholastic Surf Series State Championship in May, beating overall team champions San Clemente High School. In the field of 10 schools, the Dana Hills team took second place overall, second in women longboard, equal third in men longboard, women shortboard and coed bodyboard. In SSS individual state competition, Dana surfers turned in three podium performances. Bethany Zelasko and Alison Heinemeyer were runners-up in women shortboard and women longboard, respectively, and Kyle Perez brought home a fifth-place finish in
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men longboard. In March, the team turned in a second place finish behind San Clemente at the National Scholastic Surfing Association Interscholastic State Championship varsity competition. In that event, Zelasko was the winning surfer in women shortboard, Danny Kenduck took third in men shortboard and Perez took sixth in longboard. Looking toward next year, assistant coach Tim Sampson said the team’s men shortboard victory at SSS States was a huge accomplishment—and an especially nice victory for head coach Mark Deegan who retired his position at the end of the season—as it is the largest and most competitive division and speaks volumes for the team’s future. Sampson has been promoted to head coach for next year. “Even though we lost a good number of seniors to graduation, we have a very strong junior class and some very talented sophomores coming up next year,” Sampson said. “We are really excited about the upcoming season.” –Andrea Swayne www.sanclementetimes.com