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On Impulse actor Mike Bryant professes his love for his new neighbor while Robert Adler watches skeptically in Neil Simon’s Star Spangled Girl on Monday at Cabrillo Theater in San Clemente. Photo: Allison Jarrell
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LOCAL NEWS & IN-DEPTH REPORTING can be found at the city’s website www. san-clemente.org under the “Government” tab under “Agendas.” WHAT’S NEXT: It is unlikely the city will be able to ban sober and residential drug treatment living altogether, City Attorney Scott Smith said. Smith mentioned the federal and state Fair Housing Act and other case law in which municipalities were unable to abolish similar sober living facilities. State law allows for the temporary ban of certain permits and establishments, Smith said. —Eric Heinz
Attorney General Issues Warrants to Edison, CPUC Search Sherman Fowler gives a passionate speech about his dislike for the sober living and substance abuse treatment residences in his neighborhood at the Tuesday night San Clemente City Council meeting. Photo: Eric Heinz
What’s Up With... Five things San Clemente should know this week Council Enacts Moratorium on Sober Living Facilities THE LATEST: San Clemente City Council voted unanimously to enact two moratoriums on permitting sober living and group substance treatment facilities within the city, one for residentially zoned areas and one for commercial. The temporary ban is effective immediately and lasts for 45 days. Community Development Director Cecilia Gallardo-Daly said the city’s investigations found the way in which facilities may be operated was concerning. A steep increase over the last year of complaints of disruptive behavior, including neighbors complaining of too much tobacco smoke, loud swearing and other excessive noise, prompted the council to pass the moratoriums. This will give the city staff time to examine ways in which to govern these particular residences, the moratorium stated. During the meeting, 12 people spoke in favor of either moratorium, noted as urgency ordinances, and echoed what’s been said at many past City Council meetings. Most people who spoke claimed their homes had been broken into, they noticed San Clemente Times July 9–15, 2015
More than a dozen people signed up to voice their opinion Tuesday at the San Clemente City Council meeting about the proposed moratorium on permitting the establishment of sober living and drug treatment residences. Photo: Eric Heinz
an increase of trash around their properties and they feared for the safety of their children. One person spoke against the ban. Joe Scolari said he manages one of the sober living homes in San Clemente but that he had to move out of the area as he has been harassed about it by people in town. “We understand there’s a lot of curiosity as to how these homes are managed, and I want to be considerate to those concerns,” Scolari said. “(Sober living residents) have nowhere else to go. They have no friends…and they have the same rights as anyone else to live here. I feel like there’s a lot of people who don’t understand us. It’s because we look different. I’ve been sued, followed, people are knocking on my door.” The moratoriums include definition of what was adopted and what is considered to be sober living accommodations, which
THE LATEST: Documents from the California Attorney General’s Office show that two search warrants were issued and executed regarding arrangements made between the former California Public Utility Commission president and Southern California Edison, the operator of San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station. Previous president of the CPUC Michael Peevy, who has been at the center of attention of this issue since March, met with SCE members in Poland in 2013 about the details as to how SONGS would be decommissioned, according to the Attorney General documents. With the SONGS decommissioning settlement, estimated to be $4.7 billion of which customers were made to pay 70 percent, the deal may have been tainted by people with inside knowledge, according to a letter to the California Assembly Committee on Utilities and Commerce. Additionally, a class action lawsuit was filed Tuesday in the South California U.S. District Court on behalf of people who bought Edison International securities during the time in question, according to Bernstein Liebhard, LLP. The plaintiffs seek to recover any damages from their Edison securities purchased between July 31, 2014 and June 24, 2015.
of Orange County published findings and recommendations regarding Mello-Roos Community Funded Districts. Throughout the county, the Grand Jury rendered findings that could shape the ways in which accounting and transparency for the tax revenue is handled. The taxes pay for school infrastructure and projects within Capistrano Unified School District, the city of San Clemente and entities in Orange County. The Grand Jury’s findings stated, “There is a lack of transparency to homeowners relative to how CFD funds are being used. There does not seem to be appropriate oversight and auditing of CFDs and special tax expenditures within the County of Orange, (and) while the assumption is that the CFD debt would be repaid in a finite period of time, there is a mechanism available to controlling entities to extend debt obligations and thereby extend the CFD special tax in perpetuity.” That final crack in the financing system prompted the Grand Jury to make a list of recommendations. According to the document, CUSD taxpayers within Mello-Roos districts have tens of millions of dollars of outstanding construction obligations. The city of San Clemente’s multiple capital improvement projects include $5 million in Mello-Roos finances.
Grand Jury Makes Findings, Recommendations for Mello-Roos Districts
WHAT’S NEXT: The CUSD Board of Trustees will meet Aug. 12 to discuss the taxation rates for each Mello-Roos CFD for the next fiscal year. Recommendations from the findings for each local agency that established a CFD included creating an oversight committee and an audit committee to provide an “independent and transparent view of the manner in which CFD funds are being expended.” Additionally, the recommendations stated an audit report should be made available to the taxpayers as well as a website for taxpayers to monitor the expenditures. Jim Reardon, CUSD Trustee for District 2, said the oldest Mello-Roos CFD within CUSD has been in place since 2005. “Our situation in the past is the district has been cavalier in spending money from these districts and moved money around in ways that didn’t make sense,” Reardon said. “No one on the board today was involved in that.” The board has the ability to increase the tax up to 2 percent each year if it is necessary to do so, but the increments are based on the CFD’s ability to pay the debt on its specific projects, Reardon said. Each district is taxed as separate entities, called the coverage ratio. —EH
THE LATEST: On June 29, the Grand Jury
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WHAT’S NEXT: According to the Attorney General documents, federal agents said they would come back with reports when they are able to obtain more documents from Southern California Edison. The search warrants also said the intent was to find evidence of a felony committed. —EH
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Local Teacher’s Petition to be Heard by U.S. Supreme Court THE LATEST: San Clemente resident and Anaheim teacher Rebecca Friedrichs has a case that was recently accepted to be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court. Friedrichs is trying to have the nation’s highest legal authority overturn a decision that forces teachers to join a union and pay union dues. Friedrichs is the head plaintiff in a petition against the California Teachers Association, the National Education Association and other local entities. The petition was filed in the Southern District of California’s U.S. District Court in April 2013. Friedrichs said during a conference call Tuesday that she became passionate about this issue when she started teaching 28 years ago. “I was student teaching with an outstanding master teacher, and next door to our classroom was a teacher always yelling at her 6-year-olds,” Friedrichs told the San Clemente Times.
Friedrich’s experiences with teachers who she thought were unfit for the position—but protected by tenure and unions—made her not want to join such organizations that protected those teachers. The case Friedrich’s is trying to overturn is the 1977 Abood v. Detroit Board of Education case in which the courts ruled teachers must be unionized and pay dues. “We’re specifically asking them to strike down the California statute that requires that,” Terry Pell, president of the Center for Individual Rights in Washington, D.C., said during a Tuesday phone conference. Friedrichs said she’s been passionate about this issue since she became a fulltime teacher. She also said she believes ample teachers do not need to try to galvanize themselves with unions. WHAT’S NEXT: The respondents—the unions— will file motions Oct. 26 in response to the motions brought forward in the case. At this point, Pell said, the courts have decided to hear the majority of the case in the next Supreme Court session. The court has not scheduled oral arguments yet, but Pell said that will likely begin in late December and that a decision, if not
made ahead of schedule, would not be rendered until about June 2016. —EH
CUSD Board to Consider Whistleblower Policy THE LATEST: At the Capistrano Unified School District’s June 24 board meeting, trustees agreed to have a discussion this summer about implementing a whistleblower policy in the district. Trustee Jim Reardon of District 2 brought up the topic of adding a whistleblower policy early in the June 24 meeting during his board comment, noting that there’s been turmoil and fear among district staff over the last few weeks in San Clemente and elsewhere. Hundreds of residents have been attending recent CUSD board meetings and emailing district administration following the dismissal of district employees such as San Clemente High School Principal Mike Halt. Reardon said such a mechanism in which employees can bring forward issues to the board is “sorely lacking” in such a large organization as CUSD. Reardon was encouraged by some fellow trustees and Superintendent Kirsten Vital to bring the
item forward and place the discussion on the agenda for the board’s July meeting. In his research, Reardon said he found that the only school district in California with a whistleblower policy is Los Angeles Unified School District. He said that district has a policy that would be difficult to implement at CUSD due to different district structures. He noted, however, that the University of California has such a policy, which CUSD could significantly learn from. “When something is going on that is illegal…or contrary to the policy of the board, or creating an illegal workplace due to the working conditions, there needs to be a safety valve,” Reardon said. “So what I hope that we can do together is develop that safety valve, implement it as policy in this district and then see to it that we don’t see a repeat of the kinds of fear that were expressed over the last few weeks.” WHAT’S NEXT: At the conclusion of Reardon’s comment, trustees nodded heads in agreement and acknowledged that there was a consensus to have a discussion about whistleblower policy. Vital said the board has “scheduled with personnel to have the conversation July 22.”—Allison Jarrell
Trailer Engulfed in Flames; Bystanders Offer Help to Owner Dana Point man was living in RV destroyed by fire BY ERIC HEINZ, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
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recreational vehicle trailer a man was living in was engulfed in flames about 1 p.m. July 2 and completely destroyed in the Wal-Mart parking lot of the Pico Plaza Shopping Center. Tom Heacox, the owner of the trailer, said he had been living in the trailer in the Dana Point area. Heacox said he came to Wal-Mart on Thursday to buy a phone charger, and when he tried to start the vehicle it began to malfunction and ignite. “As soon as I started it up, it just went poof,” Heacox said, adding smoke and flames began to fill the driver’s cab of the RV. Smoke from the fire could be seen from a few miles away on the west end of Avenida Pico and surrounding areas. Heacox said there were no warning signs and thinks the fire was caused by a gas leak or some kind of electric malfunction. He said he was not injured during the ordeal, and no other injuries have been reported. Orange County Fire Authority responded to the scene and the fire was out in about 15 minutes, firefighters on scene said.
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The cause of the fire was later found to be undeterminable due to the extensive damage to the RV. OCFA Capt. Gilbert Camarena, who was on scene, said fire investigators may be able to obtain security footage from one of the nearby stores within the shopping complex to assist in the investigation. The trailer was a 1985, 34-foot Chevy Cross-Country. Heacox said he had owned the vehicle for about a year. He said he’s been living in the Dana Point area for about eight years, and in the RV he would park to sleep wherever he could find space. Inside the blackened vehicle there was bedding, a television, miscellaneous cans and a small television—all of which had been destroyed or at least singed by the fire. Heacox said he has some family members in the area who may be able to help him in his current situation. “Well, (stuff) happens,” Heacox said. “I’ll figure something out.” People who witnessed the blaze saw Heacox barefoot in the parking lot, and Allison Smith offered him her sandals to wear. Smith said she didn’t want to see him
Smoke from the trailer Tom Heacox was living in could be seen for miles as the RV burned July 2. Photo: Eric Heinz
walking on the hot, black asphalt with no shoes in the middle of the day. “It’s easier for me to buy a new pair of sandals right now than it is for him,” she said. Ian Smith, 11, Tanner Hoelscher, 11, and Zach Smith, 8, said they saw the fire as it consumed the vehicle. “We were taking pictures and we didn’t want to get too close because of the propane tanks on the back of the trailer,” Ian said.
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Zach was the first to bring attention to the group of shoppers. “I looked around, and I saw outside and I asked. ‘Why is the sky black?’” Zach said. Currently there is a bill making its way through the California Assembly that would protect people from citations for sleeping in their vehicles. Although the vehicle Heacox was living in was an RV, he said he had not been living in a designated residential park. SC www.sanclementetimes.com
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Community NEWS BITES Funding Site Established Meetings to Help Family of Crash COMPILED BY ERIC HEINZ
THURSDAY JULY 9
SONGS Decommission Education Fair
4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. People can come to learn about the decommissioning of San Onofre Nuclear Generation Station, used nuclear fuel management and more. Laguna Hills Community Center, 25555 Alicia Parkeway, Laguna Hills. 1.800.332.3612. www.songscommunity.com.
Coastal Advisory Commission
7 p.m. The Coastal Advisory Committee meets on the second Thursday of each month at, Community Center 100 N. Seville in the Ole Hanson Fireside Room. 949.361.8200. www.san-clemente.org. www.san-clemente.org.
SUNDAY, JULY 12
San Clemente Farmers Market
9 a.m.–1 p.m., Bundles of flowers, fresh produce and much more every Sunday. Avenida Del Mar. MONDAY, JULY 13
San Clemente Junior Woman’s Club General Meeting 6:30 p.m.-
8:30 p.m. The San Clemente Junior Woman’s Club will host as social gathering followed by the annual general meeting. 2021 Calle Frontera. info@ scjwc.org www.scjwc.org. TUESDAY, JULY 14
Beaches, Parks and Recreation Committee 6 p.m. The Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission meet on the second Tuesdays of each month at the Community Center, 100 North Calle Seville, San Clemente, in the Ole Hanson Room. 949.361.8200. www. san-clemente.org
Sunshine Rotary 7:15 a.m. San
Clemente Sunshine Roatary meets every Tuesday at Talega Golf Course Signature Grille, 990 Avenida Talega. www.scsunriserotary.com
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15
San Clemente Rotary Noon. The San
Clemente Rotary Club meets at the Wedgewood Restaurant at the San Clemente Municipal Golf Course. 150 E. Avenida Magdalena. 949.233.7981. www.sanclementerotary.org San Clemente Times July 9–15, 2015
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Hobie Surf Boutique will donate 10 percent of all sales on July 11 and 12 to help Juan Jesus Gutierrez’ family, according to an email sent from representative Liz Amorosia. “San Clemente recently lost an amazing member of its community,” the email stated. “Juan Jesus Gutierrez was killed in a tragic auto accident on June 25. He was only 26 years old and left behind his wife Ivana and two beautiful daughters Vanessa, 5, and Arianna, 1, as well as a large extended family and countless friends.” Gutierrez was killed in the triple-fatality car crash that occurred June 26 in San Juan Capistrano. The email stated he worked at his father’s restaurant, Captain Mauri’s, which has been part of the San Clemente community for years. “As a community, we need to band together to support his family and help lift some of the financial burden so that they can focus on the much more important task of mourning and healing,” the email stated. A Go Fund Me website has been established at www.gofundme.com/gutierrezchildren.
San Clemente Author Releases First Book Sonia Farnsworth has announced the release of Losing the Plot in LA. The book follows main character Sylvie, “A trendy, L.A. party girl with more going on than she knows what to do with,” the release stated. “Between apartment hunting, insane friends, a rapidly growing puppy and one too many boys to juggle, she’s just trying to catch her breath. Will the craziness overwhelm her, or will she find a better path to move forward?” Losing the Plot in LA is Farnsworth’s first novel. She will have a book signing at the Barnes & Noble in Santa Monica July 11 and Orange on July 28.
Sunshine Readers to Return to San Clemente Library The Sunshine Readers, a group of young women ages 13-18 who belong to the National Charity League, have been reading stories to children at the San Clemente Library the past 20 years. Since the closure of the library last summer, the Sunshine Readers have continued to run this program for the community. Readings
Juan Jesus Gutierrez, 26, was one of three victims who died in a June 26 crash. Photo: Courtesy
took place 9:30 a.m. on Tuesdays at The Casino and the pajama story times by Pacific Coast Church at Calle Frontera every second Thursday year-round. Since the library is scheduled to reopen, the Sunshine Readers want to thank The Casino and Pacific Coast Church for their support to this wonderful community program. The group will meet at 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 9 at Pacific Coast Church. The show starts at 7 p.m. in the room upstairs. The group will meet 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. and the show starts at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 14 and July 21 at The Casino. The program is free. Call 949.412.1245 for more information.
City Announces Start to Slow Release Watering Bags for Median Trees Because of the drought’s effects on city landscapes, San Clemente officials stated in a press release the city will start using an alternate method to try to sustain the vegetation. Because of the new regulations, “The city is prohibited from watering the turf areas in the medians with potable water,” the release said. “With no separate irrigation system in place for the trees, this presents a challenge for the city to ensure the trees in these medians get sufficient water to stay alive. As a solution, the city has ordered self-contained water bags, which serve as a slow release watering system.” The bags will be filled with reclaimed
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water and placed at the base of the trees so they can be watered gradually. The bags are refillable and the city will refill them every one to two weeks. The city expects to begin using these as soon as they are received later this month. Additionally, the use of the bags will allow for the city to plant new trees where previously identified as needed and make sure they get watered and grow through the establishment period
San Clemente Artist Selected for Two National Shows San Clemente artist Rick J. Delanty’s artwork has been accepted into two national painting exhibitions showing this summer. “The Elegance of Creation,” a 14-by-11-inch oil painting, has been selected for the Oil Painters of America’s Western Juried Exhibition, to be presented at the Wild Horse Gallery in Steamboat Springs, Colorado from Aug. 7 and Sept. 7. His painting “Hideaway, Thousand Steps,” has been selected for the International Society of Acrylic Painters’ 18th Annual Open Exhibition at Studios on the Park Galleries in Paso Robles, California from Aug. 1 to Aug. 23. His 16-by-8-inch acrylic pictures a Laguna Beach residence perched high on a cliff above the sea. More of the artist’s work may be viewed on his website at www.delantyfineart.com. Have something interesting for the community? We’ll put your submissions into “News Bites.” Send your information to editorial@sanclementetimes.com. www.sanclementetimes.com
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SC Sheriff’s Blotter COMPILED BY ALISON SHEA
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.
Sunday, July 5 Artist Rusty Long showcases his work last Friday at Noll Surfboards & Gallery in San Clemente. Photo: Alison Shea
DISTURBANCE Avenida La Pata/Avenida Vista Hermosa (11:38 a.m.)A caller said attendees of a championship soccer match seemed very hostile and drunk.
Artists Showcase Work for Local Causes Noll Surfboards & Gallery Hosts Fundraiser BY ALISON SHEA, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
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n July 3, the Independence Art Show at Noll Surfboards & Gallery on 1709 N. El Camino Real took place and the business was packed with people of all ages and walks of life. Twenty percent of the proceeds went to the Mauli Ola Foundation, Coastal Playground and I Support a Clean Ocean Project. The featured artists were Larry Beard and Rusty Long. Along with their artwork
displays, Long held a book signing for his new book, The Finest Line: The Global Pursuit of Big Wave Surfing and Beard presented his 2015 photo slideshow. Beard also showcased his original, limitededition, 90-by-40-inch acrylic tryptic piece titled “Into the Light”. The charity raffle prizes included a 20-by-30-inch signed metalwork, signed and matted prints and art cases for cell phones by Larry Beard and a $300 Noll package. SC
Business Beat COMPILED BY ALISON SHEA
BONDED CLEANERS & LAUNDRY 34183 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.429.1147, www.bonded-cleaners.com Bonded Cleaners & Laundry, a longtime San Clemente cleaning and spot removal business is expanding to Dana Point. After 34 years in San Clemente and multiple requests from Dana Point residents who drive to the San Clemente location, owners Greg Suding and Scott English decided to open a shop in Dana Point not only to expand their business but also for the convenience of their loyal customers. The business’ San Clemente location has been voted Best Cleaners in the the San Clemente Times “Best of San Clemente” issue since 2007, and the owners are hoping to leave a similar legacy in their new location. Open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Bonded Cleaners & Laundry’s San Clemente Times July 9–15, 2015
DISTURBANCE Costa Maritima, 5600 Block (4:33 a.m.) People were being loud and throwing chairs in the pool area. DISTURBANCE Calle Ariana, 3900 Block (1:11 a.m.) A caller reported a large group of juveniles was creating a disturbance. FIREWORKS VIOLATION La Paloma, 200 Block (12:55 a.m.) Fireworks were seen to the right of the location and people were reported as being loud. DISTURBANCE La Paloma, 200 Block (12:32 a.m.) People who were setting off fireworks got into a verbal confrontation with neighbors who were cussing and yelling.
News from San Clemente’s business community Expansion
SUSPICIOUS PERSON IN VEHICLE Avenida Vista Hermosa, 900 Block (8:26 a.m.) A father was teaching his son to drive.
Bonded Cleaners & Laundry owners Greg Suding and Scott English just recently opened a Dana Point location in addition to the longstanding San Clemente outlet. Photo: Alison Shea
location on Pacific Coast Highway in the Dana Point Lantern District makes it easily accessible. In addition to the location, Bonded Cleaners & Laundry offers the same affordable and environmentally friendly services San Clemente customers have known for more than three decades. Customers can get a prepaid 10 percent discount if they pay when they drop off laundry. All of the equipment is up-to-date and air tension controlled. “We’ve been toying around with the idea for years, and after we saw that this space was available, we decided to move in,” English said. The Dana Point location has been open for two weeks.
DISTURBANCE-MUSIC OR PARTY Avenida Teresa, 600 Block (12:10 a.m.) A loud party with underage drinking and vehicles leaving was reported by a caller who was worried about the possibility of party guests driving drunk.
Saturday, July 4 DISTURBANCE Ola Vista, Avenida Victoria (10:24 p.m.) People were seen egging passing vehicles. FIREWORK VIOLATION Via Turqueza, Avenida Vista Hermosa (7:47 p.m.) People were lighting off fireworks and sparks landed near a dry bush in the canyon. DISTURBANCE-MUSIC OR PARTY Pasadena CT, Cazador Lane (6:53 p.m.) A man was having a small party on the corner, but said another party nearby was too loud for him to enjoy his gathering.
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MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATIONS Calle Puente, 1100 Block (6:48 p.m.) A soft-serve ice cream truck had been running for several hours and the fumes “were just too much” the caller said. DISTURBANCE Avenida Victoria, 600 Block (6:07 p.m.) On a loud speaker by the San Clemente Pier, a man was saying profanities and preaching about U.S. history. Multiple people asked him to stop, but he refused. DISTURBANCE, MUSIC OR PARTY Via Soria, 0 Block (5:56 p.m.) People having a party set up tables and chairs in the street, which prevented traffic from passing. DISTURBANCE, MUSIC OR PARTY El Prado, 1100 Block (5:39 p.m.) A man wanted to sign a complaint about a mariachi band that was disturbing him. SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Acebo Lane, 300 Block (4:15 p.m.) A person was yelling at a passerby and throwing his bicycle in the street. DISTURBANCE-MUSIC OR PARTY El Prado, 1100 Block (4:10 p.m.) Loud people and a mariachi band were reported at a park. FIREWORKS VIOLATION Avenida Serra, 200 Block (1:44 p.m.) People were setting off fireworks and bragging that they had thousands of dollars worth more. PATROL CHECK Avenida Victoria, 200 Block (12:40 p.m.) A caller said there was an unlawful assembly in the street with people drinking, smoking pot and walking into vehicles. The caller said “It’s crazy, and we need cops now!” RECKLESS DRIVING Calle Saluda, Avenida Talega (12:13 p.m.) A red convertible sports car was driving in circles on Avenida Talega at high speed. DISTURBANCE/MECHANICAL Avenida Victoria, 500 Block (9:43 a.m.) A caller said painters were painting an apartment building on the Fourth of July, but they were placing plastic over parked vehicles to prevent overspray. HIT-AND-RUN FELONY REPORT Camino De Los Mares, 600 Block (4:59 a.m.) A man was hit by a car and walked to the hospital. He was admitted to the emergency room.
Friday, July 3 PATROL CHECK Cepa Uno, 2700 Block (8:35 p.m.) Multiple people were seen setting off fireworks along the green belt. The caller said they were strapping the fireworks to something before setting them off. www.sanclementetimes.com
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ast week’s events caused me to recall earlier incidents in my life. The week started out innocently enough. I went to San Francisco for the International Latino Book Awards ceremony presented by Latino Literacy Now in partnership with Las Comadres Para Las Americas and REFORMA, an affiliate of the American Library Association. My book View From The Pier—Stories from San Clemente was a finalist in four categories, Best Gift Book, Best Illustrative Cover, Best Art Book and Best First Book. Hundreds of Latino authors gathered with family and friends in anticipation of receiving awards. Seeing them occupy a large room in the Marriot Marquis San Francisco, I recalled visiting the public library in the 1960s looking for books about Latinos; the shelves were bare. This motivated me to write. I concluded that if you don’t write your story then someone else will and then it will be their story, not yours. So, 46 years later, here I was in a room filled with excited, awardwinning Latino authors who were to be honored for writing their story. Hundreds of Latino authors now write stories for all of America to read. I felt humbled but proud to be among those to be honored. The day before the awards ceremony, the United States Supreme Court in a 5-4 decision recognized same-sex marriages and prohibited states from disallowing such unions. The majority opinion was written by Justice Anthony Kennedy, who was appointed by President Reagan.
The decision caused me to remember the last day of my Constitutional Law class at the University of California, Los Angeles in 1958. Professor Arvo Van Alstyne, who has since passed away, stated that in his opinion the United States Constitution was inspired by God. He pointed out that the document had only been amended 22 times (at that time) since 1787 when it was adopted. Van Alstyne noted that other nations copied our constitution, but their version didn’t survive. Ours remains in spite of THE VIEW all the social changes that FROM THE PIER By Herman Sillas have occurred since its adoption. Noting that Justice Kennedy wrote the majority opinion, I recalled our first and only meeting. In 1978 President Jimmy Carter appointed me to serve as the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of California. My appointment was met with some criticism from local bar members in Sacramento. I was the first Mexican-American to be appointed to that position in the district. Mexican-American attorneys in Sacramento held a press conference criticizing those who opposed my appointment and accused them of being anti-Mexican. This was not the first time that I found myself in the center of a controversy because of my heritage, but I was getting tired of having to deal with this issue every time I
did something. Shortly thereafter, I received a call from Justice Kennedy, who at that time sat on the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He congratulated me on my appointment and invited me to his office. He was gracious and welcomed me as the United States Attorney. I never forgot his gesture. The controversy over my appointment ceased. Thinking of Justice Kennedy’s action on my behalf and the rationale of his decision for same-sex marriages confirms his belief that our Constitution requires equality for all. Easier said than done, but being the recipient of Justice Kennedy’s sense of justice, his recent opinion was predictable. He’s for inclusion not exclusion. Was the court’s majority opinion God-inspired? I think Van Alstyne would have thought so. Remembering past incidents that have relevancy to present events can be challenging, because at my age I tend to forget things. But while fishing on the pier, my mind will wander and occasionally hook a past event. What else is there to do when fish aren’t biting? That’s the view from the pier. Herman Sillas received two first-place awards for Best Gift Book and Best Illustrative Cover, second place for Best Art Book and an honorable mention for Best First Book. He may be reached at sillasla@aol.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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Letters to the Editor FRACKING NOT TO BLAME FOR BEACH TAR JEFFREY HERMAN, San Clemente native living at Point Mugu
Letter writer Danielle Lee (July 3, 2015) mentioned fracking in six of her letter’s seven paragraphs. The Refugio State Beach oil spill was due to a faulty pipeline, not fracking. Regardless what her University of California, Santa Barbara professors have told her, the Environmental Protection Agency’s own research has shown there is no evidence that fracking has led to widespread, systemic pollution of drinking water (NPR June 7, 2015). Ms. Lee should realize that the world’s San Clemente Times July 9–15, 2015
ocean floors naturally seep more petroleum in just one day than all the combined mancaused oil spills in history. In fact, between Ventura and San Luis counties, there are some 2,000 active sea floor oil seeps. What should be of special interest to Ms. Lee is that natural sea floor emissions just offshore of Santa Barbara seep 25 tons of oil every day. That’s natural, not man-caused. Growing up with friends on the San Clemente beaches during the 1960s and ’70s, there were some days that the bottoms of our feet would be black from the naturally seeped oil tars. We never gave it a second thought (until our mothers yelled at us for tracking the stuff into the house). 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. Page 10
Join the San Clemente Times for Beachside Chat, Friday, Jul. 10 at 8 a.m. at Café Calypso. This week’s guest will be Jim Reardon, Capistrano Unified School District trustee of District 2, who will speak about developments of the local Mello-Roos Community Facilities Districts. Beachside Chat is a spirited, town hall forum on community issues, hosted by SC Times editor Eric Heinz every Friday at Café Calypso, 114 Avenida Del Mar. All are welcome.
CORRECTION: In the July 2-8 edition of the San Clemente Times Business Beat about Ambsn, the last name of the owners was misspelled. The owners’ last name is Odbert. Also, the address of the new business location in the photo caption was incorrect. The new location is 808 N. El Camino Real.
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Business Operations Manager > Alyssa Garrett Accounting & Distribution Manager > Tricia Zines SPECIAL THANKS Robert Miller, Jonathan Volzke CONTRIBUTORS Megan Bianco Evan Da Silva Amanda Huffman Katherine Nowicki Jacob Onofrio Dana Schnell Alison Shea Ryan Song Tim Trent
San Clemente Times, Vol. 10, Issue 28. The SC Times (www. sanclementetimes.com ) is published weekly by Picket Fence Media, publishers of the DP Times (www.danapointtimes. com) and The Capistrano Dispatch (www.thecapistranodispatch.com). Copyright: No articles, illustrations, photographs or other editorial matter or advertisements herein may be reproduced without written permission of the publisher. The publisher assumes no responsibility for return of unsolicited manuscripts, art, photos or negatives. Copyright 2015. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA.
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SC GETTING OUT San Clemente
YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER
The List
Interpretive Center, 34558 Scenic Drive, Dana Point, www.danapoint.org.
LEROY AND THE BAD BANDS 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.
CAMPFIRE PROGRAM 7 p.m.-8 p.m. Every Saturday night, join OC Parks for a campfire program that may include a presentation, wilderness safety, games and activities for children, a live animal demonstration and a chance to visit the Nature Center. Topics may vary weekly. All ages are welcome. Admission is free, parking is $5 per vehicle. Caspers Wilderness Park. 33401 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano, 949.923.2210, www. ocparks.com/caspers.
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH ALLIANCE OPEN MIC NIGHT 8 p.m. Open mic will take place for people who want to participate or just watch. 1050 Calle Negocio, 949.388.0114 ext. 205, www.communityoutreachalliance.com.
CASA CINEMA: CASABLANCA 6:30 p.m. Enjoy the classic Casablanca under the stars in the Casa Romantica Courtyard. Bring your family, picnic, blankets or portable chairs for a memorable night at the Casa. Tickets are free, but online reservations are required. A limited number of tickets are available on a first come, first served basis. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.
What’s going on in and around town this week
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Saturday | 11 WHALE WALK AND TALK 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Learn about the area’s largest mammal visitor on this 1.5-mile walk through the Dana Point Headlands conservation area. Offered on the second Saturday of the month, except in October and November. Hear about California gray whale migration patterns, different whale species and learn how to spot, watch and identify whales. Bring binoculars or borrow ours. RSVP to wgintern@danapoint. com or 949.248.3527. Dana Point Nature
Monday | 13 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. (Cont. on page 16)
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SATURDAY, JULY 11: ST. CLEMENT’S SUMMER SPECTACULAR 11 a.m.-2 p.m. St. Clement’s will host the Summer Spectacular at Max Berg Park in San Clemente. There will be games, food, music and fun. Entertainment for youngsters ages 3 to 12 will be provided by San Clemente Parks and Recreation Department and the “Fun on the Run” takes place from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. This will be free to the first 60 children. Food will be sold by Tamarindo Comida Mexicana food truck, which was featured on Guy Fieri’s “Diner, Drive-Ins and Diver.” Max Berg Park, 1100 Calle Puente. Questions, 949.492.3401 or info@scbythesea.org. www.scbythesea.org. Page 14
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Tuesday | 14 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. Tickets are $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.
Wednesday | 15 IMPROV COMEDY WORKSHOP 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. San Clemente High School improve comedy leaders Daniel Klevit and Sophia Racke under the direction of Jeannine Marquie and Daniel Ingram will host a comedy improve workshop for people to work on their comedy skills. 1050 Calle Negocio, 949.388.0114 ext. 205, www.communityoutreachalliance.com. SAN JUAN SUMMER NITES CONCERT SERIES 6 p.m.-8 p.m. The popular summer concert series continues with a performance by Family Style. The event also includes
dancing, food, beer and wine, a local business expo and free activities for kids. Free to attend. Historic Town Center Park, 31852 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.5911, www.sanjuancapistrano.org. LOCAL TALENT WEDNESDAY: WILL HEARD 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.
UPCOMING: JULY 18-19 OCEAN FESTIVAL A whole weekend of beach events, vendors, community gatherings and entertainment takes place at the annual Ocean Festival. San Clemente Ocean Festival is a volunteer organization, dedicated to the promotion and support of ocean safety, the environment and community by providing a quality athletic venue and an enjoyable family event. Events will take place along San Clemente shoreline near the Municipal Pier, 949.440.6141, www.oceanfestival.org. For our full calendar, visit the “Event Calendar” at www.sanclementetimes.com. Have an event? Send your listing to events@sanclementetimes.com
Restaurant Spotlight: MRK Public Run by Homegrown Talent BY EVAN DA SILVA, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
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ince opening their doors nine months ago, MRK Public has been treating San Clementian palates to a diverse and ever-evolving range of flavors, with rotating varieties of $5 craft beer and a healthy wine selection to wash them down all day every day. “We wanted to do something that presents quality ingredients with everything done in the same fashion as fine-dining, with thought about the food you’re eating,” said part owner, chef and manager Moriah Robison. “It got to a point (in San Clemente) where I didn’t feel like you got to eat anywhere for under $20 with any thought put into your food.” MRK Public is run by San Clemente High School graduates and brothers Moriah and Kai Robison, with the help of their high school friend, Rayne Frey. The restaurant‘s moniker originates from an acronym of the three’s first names and “public” gives it the impression of an inviting setting. Top sellers include the short rib sandwich, Thai beef and ahi salads, the house burger and ahi poke. The unanimous favorite among custom-
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ers and owners, however, are the Vietnamese sticky wings. Brined for 24-hours in garlic water, fish sauce, sugar and salt, the wings are par-cooked, lightly coated in corn starch, fried to order and glazed with a flavorful chili, caramel and garlic sauce. All these components work together to create a diverse mix of spicy, sweet and salty tastes. Pickled carrots and cucumbers are served on the side as a palate cleanser in between each savory bite. Although regular San Clemente customers have been the lifeblood of the emerging hotspot, new patrons as far north as Los Angeles and as far south as San Diego are becoming increasingly more common. “We’re from this town, this is where we live,” Moriah Robison said. “Our passion and what we do, we do with a lot of pride. Everything here, from our ketchup and mayo on up, we make ourselves.” MRK Public is located at 1402 S El Camino Real, San Clemente. For more information visit www.mrkpublic.com/mrk, or find them on Facebook or call 949.441.7621. SC www.sanclementetimes.com
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GUEST OPINION: On Life and Love After 50 by Tom Blake
SUP—Good for Old Surfers, Retirees and Women
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ast week, Tod Bryant, a former neighbor in San Clemente said, “Now that you’re retired, what are you doing to keep busy?” “I go stand up paddle boarding five times a week,” I said. Tod, a young-looking, 66-year-old, enthusiastically added, “SUP is great for people in their 50s to 80s, providing good exercise and social interaction with other people. You should write an article about SUP.” Tod’s right about the social interaction. I paddle with five different men, ages 50 to 70, most often with Russell Kerr, from Laguna Niguel, who is in his mid-60s and retired, and he is the former chairman of the board of the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, I am ON LIFE AND amazed at the number of LOVE AFTER 50 women who participate By Tom Blake in SUP. I asked Robin Gordon of Monarch Beach why she enjoys it so much. Robin said, “Three reasons: 1. SUP provides entire-body exercise. 2. It’s social; my husband Bruce and I can chat while paddling. 3. Being outdoors and enjoying the ocean is wonderful.” “Why are woman so good at it?” I asked Robin. “Balance,” she said. On July 4 at Baby Beach, I saw Steve and Barrie Boehne, the owners of Infinity Surf Shop on Del Prado in Dana Point. They were with friends Mac and Gloria McLaughlin, who are from Laguna Niguel,
(L to R): Barrie Boehne, Gloria McLaughlin, Mac McLaughlin, Steve Boehne participate in stand up paddle boarding on Saturday.
on the Boehne’s 21-foot SUP board, which Steve hand-crafted. “Women embrace SUP because it is good, easy, outdoor exercise,” Steve said. “Because SUP surfing in the waves is mostly segregated away from regular surfers at Doheny and San Onofre, the SUP surfers are more welcoming to each other at those areas, so the percentage of women SUP surfers is higher than at regular surfing spots.” Barrie added, “Women like SUP because it’s a way of getting together socially, which is fun while experiencing nature and being captain of their own ships. They can stay in shape and do this at any age.”
Mary Ann Remer, 60, Dana Point, said, “SUP is my therapy on many levels. It thoroughly strengthened and healed my injured back. It is my ‘go-to’ for enjoying God’s gifts in nature, to meditate and regroup.” Mary Ann added, “Veteran surfers with knee and shoulder challenges get another chance to relive their passion on the water. And mothers with their babies can SUP. There is a mother who paddles with three toddlers regularly in the harbor. People include their dogs on their boards while enjoying our blessed weather and ocean. There are group Yoga lessons on SUP boards.” Two of my surfing buddies, Bob Lacy
and Jim Shockey, both in their 60s, are accomplished stand up paddlers. They keep reminding me how to paddle correctly: short, quick strokes, not big, long drawn-out strokes. I’ve got that form down now, but I still can’t keep up with them. For people who want to give SUP a try, I recommend they take a beginner’s lesson. There are several great surf shops in Dana Point—Hobie, Killer Dana, Girl in the Curl, Keli’s Outrigger and Infinity. Employees in those shops are more than willing to help. Rent a board and take a lesson. On July 4, I introduced my partner Greta’s daughter, Tammi Bell, 54, and her husband, Stephen, 51, of Honolulu, to SUP. They both were up and paddling in minutes and did great. As the popularity of SUP grows, Dana Point Harbor, with its calm waters, is going to become a bit more crowded with seniors, retirees and lots of women taking up the sport. The harbor and ocean are for everyone including casual swimmers, surfers, boaters, kayakers, fishermen, and now SUP folks. You can’t blame them; it’s a great place to be outdoors, and the parking is free. The Next Singles Age 50+ Meet and Greet will be at Tutor and Spunky’s Deli, Dana Point, Thursday, July 30, 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Carl the Disc Jockey will spin the oldies. For information: 949.248.9008. 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
San Clemente Celebrates Fourth of July TEXT AND PHOTOS BY ERIC HEINZ, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
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spectacle of the American spirit was displayed on Saturday throughout San Clemente. The tradition of San Clemente Office Chair Racing brought out dozens of people to what is known as the “Half Mile of Horror,” which begins at the crest of the hill on the lower half of Avenida Rosa. Thousands gathered for the fireworks in the evening over the San Clemente Pier. SC San Clemente Times July 9–15, 2015
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Body Mind Spirit Intensive Outpatient Program
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South Coast Furniture & Mattress
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ASAP Appliance Service
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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
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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
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HAULING
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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
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Café Calypso
114 Avenida Del Mar #4, 949.366.9386
Salon Bamboo
150 Avenida Del Mar, Ste. A, 949.361.3348, www.salonbamboo.com
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207 S. El Camino Real, 949.366.2060, www.scsalonbleu.com
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
SECONDHAND/ CONSIGNMENT SHOPS
South Coast Furniture & Mattress
109 Calle de los Molinos, 949.492.5589, www.southcoastfurniture.com
SWIMMING SCHOOL
Waterbabies Swim School
142 Avenida Granada, 949.488.2512, www.waterbabiesswimschool.com
TERMITES
Colony Termite Control
1402 Calle Alcazar, 949.361.2500, www.colonytermite.com
WEBSITE DESIGN
San Clemente Website Design
949.246.8345, www.sanclementewebsitedesign.com
“Sandy & Rich” - ReMax
949.293.3236, www.sandyandrich.com
Brian Wiechman, Equity Coast Mortgage A division of Pinnacle Capital Mortgage
MOTORCYLE PARTS & SERVICE
SC Rider Supply
MUSIC LESSONS
Danman’s Music School
949.496.6556, www.danmans.com
OFFICE FURNITURE
South Coast Furniture & Mattress
109 Calle de los Molinos, 949.492.5589, www.southcoastfurniture.com
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Impulsive Behavior Local acting troupe brings theatre classics to Cabrillo Playhouse this summer BY JACOB ONOFRIO, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
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he Cabrillo Playhouse’s Summer Season 2015 is set to be a lively one, as acting troupe On Impulse makes its return to San Clemente and takes the stage with three consecutive performances. Founded in 2011 by award-winning writer, director and producer Pamela Peak, On Impulse presents itself as a troupe with heavy emphasis on the Meisner technique—acting based primarily on candid emotion. The troupe has performed at numerous theaters and venues throughout Orange County over the last four years. The producer and director of all three upcoming shows, Peak said she is very excited to show audiences what her actors and actresses can do. Having sold out the Cabrillo Playhouse with its initial run in May, On Impulse kicks off its summer season with a reprise of Simply Simon, a compilation of sharp wit and rip-roaringly funny scenes from the mind of legendary playwright Neil Simon, 8 p.m. on Friday, July 10 and Satuday, July 11, and 2 p.m. Sunday, July 12. “(Simply Simon) is some of the best work we do,” Peak said. “It’s darn funny.” Following Simply Simon, the troupe will perform Tennessee Williams’ passion-fueled Southern classic Sweet Bird of Youth, guest starring Peruvian television star Oscar Ugaz-Nieves as the leading man Chance Wayne. “(Oscar) is one of the best actors I’ve ever directed … he’s so directable and so dedicated,” Peak said. The show will run for two consecutive weekends beginning at 8 p.m. Friday, July 17 and Saturday, July 18 followed by a 2 p.m. showing on Sunday, July 19. The second weekend will begin at 8 p.m. Friday,
July 24 and Saturday, July 25, followed by a 2 p.m. showing on Sunday, July 26. Peak says the “Latin intensity” between the male and female lead is something audiences are sure to look forward to. Finally, to conclude the season, On Impulse will run three consecutive weekends of Aaron Sorkin’s iconic courtroom drama A Few Good Men, the 1989 stage play that inspired the 1992 film of the same name. Starring Cristian DeJesus as Lt. Daniel Kaffee, De Anna Bush as Lt. Comander Joanne Galloway and “master character actor” Leif Settergren as Col. Nathan R. Jessup, A Few Good Men promises an intense thrill for Cabrillo audiences. The show opens Friday, July 31 and will continue its run with shows on Aug. 1, 2, 7, 8, 14, 15 and 16. Tickets for each show can be purchased online at both cabrilloplayhouse. org/events and pamelapeakproductions. com/2015-season. For more information on the director, production casts, and what the On Impulse troupe is all about, visit pamelapeakproductions.com. SC
Performers from the acting troupe On Impulse perform The Odd Couple. The troupe will perform three different plays over the course of the summer. Photo: Courtesy of On Impulse
Sudoku BY MYLES MELLOR Last week’s solution:
Each Sudoku puzzle consists of a 9x9 grid that has been subdivided into nine smaller grids of 3x3 squares. To solve the puzzle, each row, column and box must contain each of the numbers 1 to 9. Puzzles come in three grades: easy, medium and difficult. Level: Medium
OBITUARY
Ryan W. Lees
On Impulse Director Pamela Peak addresses the audience before the opening act of Simply Simon, a collection of scenes from the various works of Neil Simon. Photo: Allison Jarrell
RYAN W. LEES, 29, formerly of Solon, Ohio., died May 12, 2015 due to injuries sustained in an unfortunate motorcycle accident. Ryan was born on Sept. 10, 1985 in Cleveland, Ohio to David and Terri (Games) Lees. He attended Solon schools and graduated from Gerson High School in 2004. In 2006 Ryan enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and was part of 1st Combat Engineer Battalion out of Camp Pendleton, California where he obtained the rank of sergeant. He served two deployments under Iraqi Freedom and Iraqi Endurance. Ryan had recently returned home after spending three of the last four years in Afghanistan as a private contractor for Lockheed Martin. Ryan is survived by his wife, Lynne Albers Lees, and parents, Dave and Terri Lees. He also leaves behind many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. Though he was an only child, many loved him like a brother.
On Impulse actor Joe Herrera sits in disbelief during a scene from Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple. Photo: Allison Jarrell
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Ryan will always be remembered for his infectious energy and love of life. He lived without regrets and at full speed, without fear of obstacles or boundaries. Whether he was cliff jumping with Lynne in New Zealand or paragliding over Cape Town, South Africa, he never feared the risk and only lived in the moment. He is now at peace and no longer bound by any mortal restrictions. A Celebration of Life will be held 11 a.m. on Sunday, July 12 at San Clemente State Beach Historical Cottage (225 W. Calafia Ave., San Clemente, CA, 92672) and an open house to follow at S.C. Rider Supply (520 S. El Camino Real San Clemente, CA 92672). He will be buried with Full Military Honors at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider donations to Wounded Warriors Project. See more at: https:// support.woundedwarriorproject.org/ default.aspx?tsid=675&ovr_acv_id=1108 &campaignSource=WEBSITE&source=B LB15004 www.sanclementetimes.com
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STORIES, SCORES, SCHEDULES AND MORE
Up to Par
Reinvigorated Ryann O’Toole qualifies for U.S. Women’s Open BY STEVE BREAZEALE, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
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yann O’Toole spent a lot of time last year staring at the leaderboards on the LPGA Tour. The San Clemente native was not, however, looking near the top. She was focused on the middle of the board or, more accurately, the cut line. The five-year LPGA Tour veteran was in a funk. She entered 18 events, made a career-low five cuts and finished 130th on the money list. Her highest finish in an LPGA Tour event was T-38 at the North Texas LPGA Shootout. For O’Toole, who was at one point the 18th ranked American on tour and a member of the 2011 U.S. Solheim Cup, making the cut had become a cause for celebration. O’Toole was sent to the LPGA Qualifying School, where a top-20 finish at the event would earn her an exemption on the LPGA Tour in 2015. O’Toole, returning to form, shot a four-day score of 353 (-8) and finished in fifth place. She doesn’t have to worry about staring at the middle of a leaderboard anytime soon. “It helps take some stress off of life and off the game, knowing you’re not fighting for your tour card to keep playing the following year,” O’Toole said. The birdies have been coming in bunches, and on May 22 O’Toole won the sectional qualifier at Quail Ridge Country Club in
Florida to earn a trip to her fourth U.S. Women’s Open, which will be played July 9-12 at Lancaster Country Club in Pennsylvania. Throughout her career, O’Toole has used her offseason to fix swing mechanics and re-group for another season. In June 2014, she decided to team up with a new Jacksonville-based swing coach, Jorge Parada. The two instantly clicked and have spent the past several months rebuilding parts of O’Toole’s swing. With long arms that give her a wingspan two inches longer than her 5-foot-7-inch frame, generating a lot of lag and power with her driver and irons has always been O’Toole’s calling card. She is currently ranked 16th on tour in driving distance, averaging just over 261 yards off the tee. She could flight the ball right to left, but a pull-hook became her big miss. Parada and O’Toole have tinkered with her swing so her upper body can clear through the ball faster at impact. A left-to-right ball flight is now her primary shot, which has given O’Toole confidence going forward while maintaining her signature distance. “It’s much easier to control and recover … That’s been helping out a lot, it’s creating smaller misses and less tentativeness from me,” O’Toole said. O’Toole’s game seems built for the U.S. Open, which is historically the toughest test of golf on tour every year. The United States Golf Association sets up U.S. Open venues to play long, fast and firm, rewarding the patient golfer who survives the gauntlet. It was at the U.S. Open in 2011 where O’Toole introduced herself to the golfing world. She entered the field at the Broadmoor East Course in Colorado Springs as a sectional qualifier and ended up placing ninth, which remains her highest finish in a major championship to date. She missed
San Clemente’s Ryann O’Toole will compete in her fourth U.S. Women’s Open July 9. Photo: Courtesy
the cut at the national championship in 2012 and finished T-42 in 2013. The 36-hole sectional qualifying tournament O’Toole won to get into the U.S. Open featured back-to-back rounds of 4-under-par over a 12-hour stretch. It’s those types of rounds, where she can keep momentum going, that O’Toole hopes will
continue to be a trend in 2015. “I felt like last year I wasn’t posting any low rounds. It was very around par,” O’Toole said. “(Right now) is definitely one of the more comfortable spots in my career … It’s nice to be able to go post those (low scores) and I can see the improvement. It’s a good feeling.” SC
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YOUTH FOOTBALL The NFL Flag South Orange County Buffalo Bills won the age 11-13 division championship on June 13, finishing the year with a perfect 9-0 record. The team won their semifinal game, 34-0, before winning the championship match, 24-12, at San Juan Hills High School. San Clemente residents on the team included: Jack Sweeney, J.J. Peters, Kevin Kohl, Sean Matzinger, Brady Hicks and Max Hicks. The team was coached by Chris Sweeney and Rich Matzinger.
The NFL SOC Buffalo Bills won the age 11-13 division championship on June 13. Photo: Courtesy
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GOLF FUNDRAISER The Friends of San Clemente Foundation held their annual golf tournament at the San Clemente Municipal Golf Course on June 26, raising an estimated $20,000 for Page 25
Participants in the Friends of San Clemente Foundation golf tournament take part in a putting contest on June 26. Photo: Courtesy
their Fun on the Run recreation program. The Fun on the Run program is a traveling bus, filled with sports equipment that makes its way to city parks and events so children can play a wide variety of sports for free. The tournament’s perpetual sports club trophy was awarded to members representing the San Clemente Little League for a fourth consecutive year. SC www.sanclementetimes.com
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Groms in Training Push Themselves in Postseason SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
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ean Sports Consultants Elite Surf Training groms are working to perfect their surfing techniques during the less busy time of the surf season. At the end of training when they are all fatigued, the DSC groms participate in a challenge to see how far they’ve progressed in their endurance training. Most of the groms are new to the organization, Scott Kennaugh of DSC said in an email, and some surf professionals work with DSC as well. “They are always super motivated when they see guys like Evan Geiselman training hard in the class before them, so we put on the new Reef Movie ‘Exit’ to keep them super stoked,” Kennaugh said. “Ryder Fish is one of the most stoked little groms we get the opportunity to work with,” he said. “Ryder was born and raised in San Clemente and has been watching and learning from fellow goofy-foot local guys like Kevin Schulz, Nate Yeomans and Ian Crane.” Kennaugh said he enjoys watching Fish’s style develop from watching experi-
SURF RESULTS NSSA National Open, Explorer and Airshow Championships, June 26-July 3, Huntington Beach, Pier OPEN CONFERENCE MEN 16+ MAYORS CUP: 1. Seth Moniz, Hawaii, 15.10; 2. Micky Clarke, Ventura, 14.84. WOMEN ALL AGES MAYORS CUP: 1. Caroline Marks, Florida, 15.27; 2. Brisa Hennessy, Hawaii, 6.83. JUNIORS 15U: 1. Eithan Osborne, Ventura, 13.13; 2. Stevie Pittman, North Carolina, 12.33; 3. Barron Mamiya, Hawaii, 9.17; 4. Cody Young, Hawaii, 5.90. BOYS 12U: 1. Brodi Sale, Kailua, Hawaii, 12.00; 2. Jackson Butler, Encinitas, 10.90; 3. Taro Watanabe, Malibu, 7.24; 4. Kade Matson, San Clemente, 6.45. MINI GROMS 10U: 1. Makana Franzmann, Hawaii, 9.30; 2. Robbie Goodwin, Florida, 8.90; 3. Brayden Burch, San Clemente, 8.43; 4. William Hedleston, Florida, 6.00. GIRLS 14U: 1. Caroline Marks, Florida, 11.54; 2. Summer Macedo, Hawaii, 10.67; 3. Alyssa Spencer, Carlsbad, 8.90; 4. Gabriella Bryan, Hawaii, 6.73. LONGBOARD ALL AGES: 1. Parker Sawyer, Virginia, 13.60; 2. Spencer Bridges, New Jersey, 11.74; 3. Kelta O’Rourke, Hawaii, 11.27; 4. Caelan Burford, Florida, 6.17. EXPLORER CONFERENCE MENS ALL AGES: 1. Elijah Gates, Hawaii, 16.13; 2. Josh Burke, Barbados, 15.60; 3. Micky Clarke, Ventura 15.07; 4. Andrew Niemann, Huntington Beach, 13.00; 5. Spencer Bridges, New Jersey, 11.80; 6. Luke Gordon, South Carolina, 10.43. JUNIORS 17U: 1. Seth Moniz, Hawaii, 15.67; 2. Elijah Gates, Hawaii, 13.23; 3. Imaikalani DeVault, Hawaii, 13.17; 4. Kaulana Apo, Hawaii, 13.06; 5. Luke Marks, Florida, 10.27; 6. Nick Marshall, Encinitas, 6.37. BOYS 14U: 1. Bo Raynor, North Carolina, 14.83; 2. Barron Mamiya, Hawaii, 14.37; 3. Cole Houshmand, San Clemente, 13.07; 4. Stevie Pittman, North Carolina, 11.27; 5. Wyatt McHale, Hawaii, 10.26; 6. Jett Schilling, San Clemente, 9.76. MENEHUNE 12U: 1. Dimitri Poulos, Ventura, 15.90; 2. Kade Matson, San Clemente, 15.73; 3. Axel Rosenblad, Hawaii, 12.33; 4. Eli Hanneman, Hawaii, 12.17; 5. Tommy Coleman, Florida, 11.54; 6. Jett Schilling, San Clemente, 7.12. SUPER GROMS 10U: 1. Levi Young, Hawaii, 14.60; 2. Hayden Rodgers, Laguna Beach, 11.67; 3. Kai Martin, Hawaii, 11.00; 4. Ryan Huckabee, Florida, 9.83; 5. Cole
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enced riders. “He has been ripping on his new Cordell board,” he said. Hayden Millerick recently joined the DSC family and brings his own flare to every training session, Kennaugh said. Millerick is another San Clemente local who gets the chance to surf with not only all the kids his own age that rip but all the older guys who push him to progress with his surfing. “We’re working on his timing and coordination and also on trying to get him a haircut,” Kennaugh said. Twelve-year-old Sebastian Ojeda is the newest member to DSC Elite Surf Training, Kennaugh said. He lives near Windansea and loves to surf the reef breaks around La Jolla. “He has a great style and can throw down some rad turns,” Kennaugh said. “We’re working on keeping him compressed and driving through and drawing out his turns.” Fore more information about DSC surf training, visit www.deansportsconsultants. com or call 1.855.787.3496. SC McCaffray, Cardiff, 7.30; 6. Chase Anderson, Hawaii, 5.60. WOMEN ALL AGES: 1. Moana Jones, Hawaii, 14.344 (tiebreak); 2. Maddie Peterson, New Jersey, 14.33 (tiebreak); 3. Summer Macedo, Hawaii, 12.40; 4. Rachel Presti, Florida,11.10; 5. Brittany Penaroza, Hawaii, 7.54; 6. Kailani Jones, Hawaii, 6.93. GIRLS 14U: 1. Caroline Marks, Florida, 14.50; 2. Samantha Sibley, San Clemente, 11.06; 3. Zoe McDougall, Hawaii, 10.50; 4. Gabriella Bryan, Hawaii, 9.54; 5. Sara Wakita, Hawaii, 8.47; 6. Eva Woodland, Florida, 7.50. MASTERS 25+: 1. Chris Keet, Santa Barbara, 9.23; 2. Eric Pohring, Santa Barbara, 5.23. SENIORS 35+: 1. Chris Keet, Santa Barbara, 16.67; 2. Tony Foster, Cayucos, 9.93; 3. Keith Miura, Hawaii, 8.53. SUPER SENIORS 45+: 1. Tim Albury, Bahamas, 8.83; 2. Rick Fignetti, Huntington Beach, 8.30; 3. Keith Miura, Hawaii, 4.27; 4. Curt Harper, Santa Monica, 3.93; 5. Raymond Shito, Hawaii, 3.84; 4. Larry Holmes, Florida, 4.93. DUKE 55+: 1. Patrick Schlick, Leucadia, 11.16; 2. Rick Fignetti, Huntington Beach, 9.33; 3. Jim Ferguson, Santa Rosa, 3.77; 4. Kyle Twitchell, San Clemente, 3.40; 5. Raymond Shito, Hawaii, 0.00. LONGBOARD ALL AGES: 1. Parker Sawyer, Virginia, 13.77; 2. Caelan Burford, Florida, 13.33; 3. Spencer Bridges, New Jersey, 11.00; 4. Evan Micele, Virginia, 9.50; 5. Sean Brennan, North Carolina, 7.77; 6. Georgia Cook, Tennessee, 6.33. WOMEN LONGBOARD ALL AGES: 1. Mason Schremmer, Hawaii, 10.27; 2. Lilian Whatley, Florida, 9.77; 3. Tabatha Knudsen, Hawaii, 9.20; 4. Kelta O’Rourke, Hawaii, 8.00; 5. Soleil Errico, Hawaii, 7.63; 6. Ocean Tsutsui, Hawaii, 5.07. KNEEBOARD ALL AGES: 1. Mike Fernandez, Huntington Beach, 11.13; 2. Sean Noone, Alisa Viejo, 10.08; 3. Roger Hughes, Santa Cruz, 6.77; 4. Ken Cherryholmes, Redmond, 3.07; 5. Chris Bermudez, Oxnard, 3.04. SUP MEN ALL AGES: 1. Ty Simpson, Hawaii, 8.10; 2. Dylan Schmarr, Hawaii, 7.33. SUP WOMEN ALL AGES: 1. Mason Schremmer, Hawaii, 7.26; 2. Lola Schremmer, Hawaii, 4.50. AIRSHOW CHAMPION: Nolan Rapoza, Long Beach. JUNIOR AIRSHOW CHAMPION: Nick Marshall, Encinitas.
UPCOMING EVENTS July 12: 10th Annual WSA Menehune Surf Fest, Huntington Beach, Goldenwest Street October 11-18: ISA World Junior Surfing Championship, Oceanside Pier
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DSC groms try to stay in the best surf stance on a Bosu for the longest during an end-of-the-season challenge at the training headquarters. Photo: Courtesy Scott Kennaugh