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Pageant of the Masters San Clemente kids, adults help bring alive Laguna Beach’s world-famous event S C L I V I N G / PAG E 2 2

Pageant of the Masters cast members point to San Clemente’s Mark Brownell, seated second from left on the right side of the table, in a backstage reassembly of Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece, “The Last Supper.” Photo: Fred Swegles

Local Four-Star General J.K. Davis Dies EYE ON SC/PAGE 3

Nomination Period Ending for Council Seat EYE ON SC/PAGE 4

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Five things San Clemente should know this week San Clemente’s FourStar General J.K. Davis Dies THE LATEST: General John Kerry Davis, longtime San Clemente resident and former assistant Commandant of the United States Marine Corps, has died at the age of 92. Davis was a retired, highly decorated four-star general who served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1945 to 1986.

“He was a legend as far as Marine Corps aviation goes,” said Larry Rannals, a friend, retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. and fellow aviator. “Everybody that’s ever known him, served with him or worked with him just worships that man. They think the world of him because of the kind of leader he was.”

Rannals and Davis met after both were retired and moved into the same neighborhood in San Clemente.

Davis leaves behind three daughters— Julie Eichner, Gwen Best and Keri Davis— and five grandchildren. Davis’ wife, Jane, passed away two years ago. The couple had lived in San Clemente for 33 years.

Eichner, Davis’ youngest daughter, said her father had prostate cancer when he passed.

She said Davis was well-loved by friends and family. “It was truly a village that took care of him,” said Eichner, who spent the last year living with her dad and helping take care of him. “Anytime, I could call one of his friends, and they would be there to pick him up,” she said.

Davis was a member of the San Clemente Exchange Club and a longtime member of several Marine Corps and aviation associations, including The Golden Eagles.

Davis also liked to play golf every Wednesday at San Clemente Municipal Golf Club.

The family celebrated the General’s 92nd birthday in March with more than 100-plus people attending the party at Adele’s. “He loved the Marine Corps and his friends and family. He always had a good story and really looked at the good in people,” said Eichner.

After learning of his passing, Wayne Eggleston, executive director of The Heritage of San Clemente Foundation, attested that General J. K. Davis was instrumental in the development of The Marine Monument at Park Semper Fi. Davis chose the design for the statue and was involved in the park’s design.

“He always led the Pledge of Allegiance at every Memorial Day and Veterans Day Ceremony since 2005,” said Eggleston, “His San Clemente Times August 8-14, 2019

General John Kerry Davis, San Clemente resident of 33 years and former assistant Commandant of the United States Marine Corps, died at the age of 92 on Wednesday, July 31. Photos: Courtesy of Davis’ family and The Heritage of San Clemente Foundation

legacy and inspiration will live on at Park Semper Fi for countless generations to come.” The local Exchange Club dedicated a plaque in Davis’ honor and a garden at Park Semper Fi was also dedicated to him.

Davis was a Vietnam War veteran and Naval aviator. He served as the Commanding General of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (1977–1978) and the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (1978). His final assignment was as the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps (1983-1986).

Born on March 14, 1927, in Hagon, New Mexico, Davis graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1945 and enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve. He held a bachelor’s degree in social studies from the University of New Mexico (1950) and an M.P.A. in Public Administration from George Washington University (1963).

Davis has flown more than 30 different aircraft for the U.S. Marine Corps and flew 285 combat hours in the Republic of Vietnam (160 at night) and 171 combat missions (100 at night), according to Eggleston.

Over his military career, he earned 16 awards and medals, including the Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit and Distinguished Flying Cross.

WHAT’S NEXT: A memorial service for General J.K. Davis is still being arranged by his family.—Cari Hachmann

Vehicle Exhaust Caused Five-Acre Brush Fire in SC THE LATEST: Bella Collina San Clemente general manager Jay Pesicka received a text message from staff at 12:42 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24, alerting him that smoke had been seen billowing off Course

1 at the private San Clemente golf club, located at 200 Avenida La Pata.

“It was your standard brushfire,” Pesicka said.

Bella Collina’s three nine-hole golf courses had been closed for maintenance, so no one was on the grounds except for staff members, according to Pesicka. A call was made to the local fire department.

Orange County Fire Authority responded within minutes, bringing several engines and two helicopters to put out the blaze that burned about five acres of hillside brush near power lines at the northeast perimeter of the golf property.

“The entire crew came out: helicopters, bulldozers—I mean, they were amazing.

They got out here, they got it under control before it spread anywhere, and thank God,” said Pesicka. “Thanks to OC Fire.”

John Muir, OCFA’s spokesperson, said the cause of the fire was “vehicle exhaust.” Muir said it was accidental, and authorities found no sign of foul play. No damage assessment or other information was provided. No injuries or evacuations were reported. The only damage to the course were some tire tracks left by emergency vehicles and a couple of broken sprinkler heads, but nothing of major consequence, said Pesicka.

“It could have been a lot worse,” he said.

While fire investigators had the fire contained early on, crews worked for hours into the afternoon, using hoses and a Caterpillar D2 tractor to stomp out hot spots and still smoldering earth.

If the fire had jumped the vacant area and Prima Deshecha Street, several commercial buildings could have been impacted, including two packaging businesses, a veterinary hospital and a clothing store.

Pesicka expected maintenance crews at the golf course to begin cleanup efforts the day following the fire.—CH

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THE LATEST: A draft of the city’s Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment (SLRVA) will be available for public review through Sept. 23 and can be viewed online from the city’s homepage.

Staff members gave a presentation on the draft at the Aug. 7 Planning Commission meeting and are expected to present the SLVRA draft to the Coastal Advisory Commission on Aug. 8.

“The draft Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment is a useful tool in first identifying sea level rise projections and analyzing any potential physical effects on San Clemente’s beaches, bluffs and community assets, such as coastal access points and public infrastructure,” said Cecilia Gallardo-Daly, the city’s Community Development Director. “Through this study, the city can identify areas that may be vulnerable to rising seas in the future, so the city can begin considering ways to improve and enhance coastal resiliency.”

The study describes how existing hazards may evolve with climate change related to sea level rise (SLR) scenarios higher than 0.8 feet and what that means for the community, infrastructure, facilities, the beach, public access ways and other important resources along the city’s coastline.

The primary vulnerabilities in San Clemente include increased shoreline and beach erosion, wave flooding and tidal inundation. Unlike in other low-lying cities, where sea level rise can threaten private developments due to flooding or erosion, sea level rises in San Clemente first threatens the public resources of the public beach, according to the report.

After the SLRVA draft has been reviewed, there will be a public hearing before the city council, tentatively scheduled for fall this year, before the SLRVA will be submitted to the California Coastal Commission.

The SLRVA is a product of a Local Coastal Program Planning Grant awarded to the city in 2016 by the California Coastal Commission.

The city is also preparing a companion Coastal Resiliency Plan that will build upon the findings and recommendations contained in the SLRVA. WHAT’S NEXT: The public can submit comments to the San Clemente Community Development Department at 910 Calle Negocio or send via email to slrva@ san-clemente.org. All comments must be submitted by 4 p.m. on Monday, September 23. —CH (Cont. on page 4) sanclementetimes.com

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Nomination Period Ending for Council Seat THE LATEST: The nomination period for the empty seat on San Clemente City Council officially closes at 5 p.m. on Friday, August 9.

As of this week, two people are qualified for the ballot: Gene W. James and Dee Coleman, but four others have pulled papers with the city: William Ewing, Ryan Bourque, Michael McLane and Jackson Hinkle.

Six-year city resident Dee Coleman, a real estate broker with a career in overseeing large real estate developments, told the San Clemente Times he’s running to fix the homeless issue in San Clemente and has a documented eightpoint plan to do it. Though Coleman, who identifies himself as a people-person and a problem-solver, owns Classic Auto Sales in town, he said selling classic cars is more of a side passion next to his latest civic involvement and ambitions.

Three-year city resident Gene James, a retired corporate director of security risk management, adjunct professor and Army veteran, has been planning to run for council since he lost in the November 2018 election, coming in fourth

just 653 votes behind the third and final candidate elected.

Problems with a designated sober living facility next to his home drove James into local politics, frustrated by a previous city council’s “lack of caring.” James became more involved as the homeless issue grew in San Clemente. He said his top priority is safety and security of taxpayers and their families, and boosting services for local law enforcement.

San Clemente will hold a Special Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 5, to fill the vacant seat on council left by the unexpected passing of Mayor Steven Swartz.

The person elected will serve a term of approximately one year, which will end when the two councilmembers elected at the November 3, 2020 General Municipal Election assume office.

WHAT’S NEXT: The November special election will be conducted as an all-mail ballot election, if legally permissible. If an all-mail ballot election is found to not be legally permissible, the Special Municipal Election will be conducted as a precinct election.

Candidates can pull nomination papers from the City Clerk’s Office at 910 Calle Negocio, on the third floor, until the above deadline. For additional information, call the City Clerk’s Office at 949.361.8345.

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NRC to Hold Town Hall on SONGS Fuel Loading Operations THE LATEST: The federal government’s regulatory arm on nuclear energy will lead a town hall forum in San Juan Capistrano this month to go over the recent resumption of storing spent nuclear fuel at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS).

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission intends to use the public meeting at the San Juan Capistrano Community Center to provide the local community with details on its “ongoing inspection activities,” as well as answer questions from the audience.

“We scheduled a meeting for later this month to provide people with an opportunity to meet directly with NRC staff and get an update on our inspection activities since fuel loading operations resumed (at SONGS),” said Victor Dricks, senior public affairs officer for the NRC. Dricks noted that the NRC has regularly participated in public meetings and events such as the SONGS Community Engagement Panel, in which officials have responded to questions and addressed comments related to the Commission’s oversight activities.

The forum comes more than a year after an incident involving a canister car-

rying spent nuclear fuel had occurred at SONGS. During the incident on Aug. 3, 2018, the canister was being placed into a vertical receptacle but wasn’t aligned properly, causing it to get stuck on a guiding ring.

Southern California Edison, the owner of the decommissioned power plant, and its contractor, Holtec International, which built the canisters for spent fuel at SONGS, halted downloading operations, prompting a nearly yearlong effort to make corrective actions.

Edison has said that in the months following the incident, it had reviewed its transfer operations and adjusted its program to include updated procedures, implement “better training” and add “more intrusive oversight.”

The NRC penalized SCE with a fine of $116,000 this past March. Two months later, the Commission gave Edison the greenlight to start transferring spent fuel into dry storage again, determining that operations could be safely resumed.

Edison made the announcement last month that it had officially resumed its continuing efforts to place the plant’s nuclear waste into a dry storage facility.

WHAT’S NEXT: NRC officials will hold the town hall meeting at SJC Community Center, located at 25925 Camino Del Avion, on Aug. 20 from 7-8:30 p.m.

—Shawn Raymundo

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Art Association to Host Artist Storyteller Richard Shaw The San Clemente Art Association will be hosting its 59th annual Arts and Crafts Fair on August 17 and 18 in downtown San Clemente. Artist-storyteller Richard Shaw will be showcasing his unique 3D Wire Art stories that utilize twister wire and mixed media.

Shaw is well-known for his one-of-a-kind storytelling technique through frames, art pieces, and sculptures. The artist uses mixed media as a means of creating his exclusive wire art and storytelling pieces.

Several of the arrangements have become an ongoing series, including “Blue Planet,” “Welcome To Wire World,” “BlokHead Robots” and “Best Of The West.”

According to the press release, the 3D Wire Art experience will include short stories placed alongside Shaw’s artwork.

All of Shaw’s artwork will utilize various materials and elements such as “colorful floral wire, jewelry wire, clear fishing line or even rusted rebar wire that is twisted and shaped into forms.” Backgrounds will be used as a means of accentuating the art pieces along with other accent materials, including “shaped glass, stones with unique patterns, sea shells, beach sand, sticks and other mixed media.”

The Arts and Crafts Fair will be open from 9-4 p.m. at the San Clemente Art Gallery. For more information on the fair or the Art Association, please visit paintsanclemente.com.

City to Host First Annual Float Fest The city of San Clemente will host its first annual “Float Fest Friday,” August 9 from 2-4 p.m. at the Ole Hanson Beach Club on Avenido Pico. Held by the City’s Recreation Division, San Clemente will unveil the city’s new inflatable pool obstacle

courses, as well as serving root beer floats to all those in attendance.

Guests will be able to enjoy a warmwater pool with inflatable balls, obstacle courses and other deck activities. Games and activities for guests of all ages will be available on deck or in the pool. Any guest who chooses to play on the inflatable obstacle course is required to have successfully passed a swim test.

All flotation devices and other inflatable items will be provided by the city. Guests are not allowed to bring their own flotation or inflatable games/items.

For those with an early registration, entry will be $2 per person. Otherwise, entry will be $5 per person at the door of the event. Space is limited, so registering prior to the event is advised. To pre-register, visit san-clemente.org/recreation.

Krone Releases First Solo Single Track San Clemente native Kyle Krone, formerly the front man for indie band The Shys, will release his first solo single, “Higher.” Krone’s new song intertwines the California, easy-going style with the artist’s skateboarding and surfing influences, which, in turn, have influenced his personal style.

According to Krone’s press release, “Higher” is a personal, reflective song that addresses various themes, including “personal evolution, revolution and freedom from lesser things.” With its calm, cool sound, “Higher” is considered “a musthave for any chill soundtrack.”

Prior to Krone’s solo career, the musician played with other indie rock bands, including Phoenix, The Killers and The Strokes. After being part of several bands, Krone decided to take his creative and musical outlet in a different direction as a solo artist. Once his solo career took off, Krone has been known for his “sophisticated idealism and dreamy imagery.”

Since 2018, Krone has been producing albums in his own studio for up-andcoming artists, including Wes Chiller and Jolene Dixon. Both young artists will be having their own releases in the coming months.

Community Meetings THURSDAY, AUGUST 8

“Crossing,” is an example of artist-storyteller Richard Shaw’s unique 3D Wire Art, which will be on display at San Clemente Art Association’s 59th annual Arts and Crafts Fair on August 17-18 in downtown San Clemente. Photo: Courtesy of Richard Shaw

Krone’s single, “Higher,” is set to drop on September 13.

SCARWF Wine Tasting Harbor Cruise Republicans from all over Orange County attended the San Clemente Area Republican Women Federated Summer Fundraiser on Wednesday, July 31, with an evening “Wine Tasting Cruise” in Dana Point Harbor.

Among the guests in attendance were Greg Raths, who is running for Congress in the 45th District, and Brian Maryott, the San Juan Capistrano mayor, who is running for Congress in the 49th District.

Both men thanked all of the attendees and stated it is time for all Republicans, Independents and moderate Democrats to help change the political landscape in California, said SCARWF spokesperson Sue Pieczentkowski.

Raths and Maryott also emphasized the need to focus on greater business and job growth for the citizens of California, Pieczentkowski said.

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SAN CLEMENTE ROTARY 5:30-7:30 p.m. The San Clemente Rotary Club meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month.

Fratello’s Restaurant, 647 Camino De Los Mares, #126, San Clemente. sanclementerotary.org.

MONDAY, AUGUST 12

AMERICAN LEGION POST 423 6 p.m. San Clemente American Legion Post 423 meets the second Monday each month. The meeting will be held at the Elks Lodge, 1505 N El Camino Real, in San Clemente. 949.492.2284. americanlegiontc.com.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 13

HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE 3:30-5 p.m. Regular meeting.

Community Development Department, 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente.

949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.

BEACHES, PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION 6-8 p.m. The San Clemente Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission will conduct its regularly scheduled meeting. 100 Avenida Presidio, San Clemente. 949.361.8200. sanclemente.org.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14

VFW POST 7142 7 p.m. San Clemente VFW Post 7142 meets on the second Wednesday of the month at the Elks Lodge, 1505 N El Camino Real, San Clemente.

949.464.8391. vfw7142.com.

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Do You Know About the Wellness & Prevention Coalition?

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ne of the most important responsibilities of the Wellness & Prevention Center staff is our leadership of the Wellness & Prevention Coalition.

The Wellness & Prevention (WP) Coalition is part of the Federal Office of National Drug Control Policies Drug-Free Communities program. Through a five-year grant, we receive $125,000 per year to lead a coalition made up of every sector in our community. The mission of the WP Coalition is to lower the use of nicotine, alcohol, marijuana and illegal drugs by youth under the age of 21.

When we wrote this grant request three years ago, we chose lowering past 30-day use of alcohol WELLNESS AND and marijuana among our PREVENTION youth as our measurable

By Susan goals. The program does Parmelee allow us to add to these goals, as the challenges in a community may change over a five-year span. At our last nationwide training in Washington, D.C., we were encouraged to include programming to help youth understand the health impact of vaping devices and to lower the stigma surrounding youth mental health and suicide.

Last week, we held our second annual WP Coalition leadership strategy session.

Following are a few key updates and some of our objectives for the next year: Accomplishments of the Wellness & Prevention Coalition: • When we started the funded coalition in 2017, the California Healthy Kids Survey data reported past 30-day use of alcohol for seventh-, ninth- and 11th-graders were 4%, 16%, and 35%, respectively. In the most recent data, the past 30-day use of alcohol for seventh-, ninth- and 11th-graders were 2%, 13% and 27%, respectively.

• San Clemente High School has a very active youth coalition that has made an impact on their peers through both on-campus and

Photo: Courtesy of Susan Parmelee

community-wide events. One of their favorite events is “Puttin’ on the Glitz,” where they serve hot chocolate and pass out red ribbons for car door handles to remind the community to drive responsibly.

• Per the request of community members, we have increased education, online and through live events, that focuses on both the health impact of vaping and guidance on navigating the complicated social media world.

Objectives for next year: • Increase WP Coalition focus on environmental factors that influence youth vaping, including partnering with city government to possibly ban the sales of flavored cartridges for vaping devices, attempted buys at local vape shops, and a town hall to get input from the community on their views about how we can help youth make healthy choices.

• Increase the voice of our youth in planning and implementation by facilitating youth coalitions in middle schools.

• Develop a sustainability plan that ensures the continuation of WP Coalition work past the Federal grant funding award.

• Plan to increase community knowledge about the signs and symptoms of the diseases of mental health in teens, lower the stigma surrounding talking about the diseases of mental health and substance use, and provide resources for community members to find support and referrals. The Wellness & Prevention Coalition always needs volunteers, donations, and ideas.

Please consider: • Attending one of our monthly meetings— these are open to the public—on the second Tuesday of each month from 3:30-5 p.m. at 189 Avenida La Cuesta. To be added to the meeting email list, email lauren@www.wpc-oc.org.

• Signing up for our bi-monthly email; it keeps you current on community activities and events, as well as providing educational materials.

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• Making a donation to support our work.

Go to wpc-oc.org.

Leadership participants pictured above: Back row, left to right: Toby Huddle, San Clemente Human Affairs • William Carson, Picket Fence Media • Alex Thornton, Community Outreach Alliance • Teri Steel, Community Outreach Alliance • Susan Parmelee, Wellness & Prevention Center • Lauren Gallegos, Wellness & Prevention Center.

Second row, left to right: Ashley Ortiz, San Clemente High School • Cecilia Gallardo-Daly, City Of San Clemente • Teresa Tran, Waymakers • Blair Verza, National Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependence • Marci Mednick, Mission Hospital • Naomi Willey, Waymakers.

Front row, left to right: David Paddison, Waymakers • Brian Gunsolley, Orange County Sheriff’s Department.

Susan Parmelee is a mental health social worker and one of the founders of the Wellness & Prevention Center, San Clemente.

She can be reached at susan@wellnessandpreventionsanclemente.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

Join SC Times for Beachside Chat, Friday, July 9 at 8 a.m.: Dorothy Visser Senior Center Beachside Chat is a spirited, town hall forum on community issues, hosted by SC Times editor Cari Hachmann every Friday. This week’s Beachside Chat will be held at Dorothy Visser Senior Center, 117 Avenida Victoria. All are welcome.

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SOAPBOX CoastLines by Fred Swegles

Guy Varriano, 93, Helped Establish Casa Romantica Cultural Center

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ervices are set for Sept. 28 for Guy Varriano, an energetic community volunteer probably best remembered for helping transform the landmark former home of San Clemente founder Ole Hanson into a vibrant cultural center.

Varriano, who died July 25 at 93, was a founding board member and former president of the foundation that brought about the restoration, furnishing and birth of Casa Romantica Cultural Center and COASTLINES

By Fred Swegles Gardens.

“He was a true gentleman—absolutely instrumental, along with Ruth DeNault, in getting Casa Romantica off the ground,” said Wayne Eggleston, a former mayor who played a leading role in preserving and reimagining the Casa.

Varriano, a Navy veteran and a retired banking executive, became involved in San Clemente shortly after arriving in 1998—active in the Rotary Club, Meals

on Wheels, Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.

“My dad loved giving back to the community,” his daughter, Marie, said. “That’s why he got so involved in San Clemente.”

A New York native, Varriano lived in Seattle, attended university there and resided in Atherton, CA through much of a 38-year corporate life. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Terry, and their children, Jon, Jim, Richard, Scott, Marie Varriano and Kathy Varriano Galletta, as well as 12 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Sept. 28 at Our Lady of Fatima, with a reception at Casa Romantica.

Fred Swegles is a longtime San Clemente resident with more than 46 years of reporting experience in the city. Fred can be reached at fswegles@picketfencemedia. 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

Guy Varriano and daughter, Marie, in Sept. 2013. Photo: File

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What’s going on in and around town this week

FARMERS MARKET 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Shop for a wide selection of fruits, vegetables, plants and artisanal goods from organic growers along Avenida Del Mar. 949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.

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Thursday | 08 CABRILLO: ‘THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW’ 7:30 p.m. Cabrillo Playhouse in San Clemente presents The Rocky Horror Show, based on the book, music and lyrics of Richard O’Brian. One fateful night, Brad Majors and his fiancée, Janet Weiss, set out to visit an old professor.

Circumstances force them to seek help at the castle of Dr. Frank ‘N’ Furter, a mad, transvestite scientist. This cult classic is a loving homage to the classic B sci-fi film and horror genres, with an irresistible rock ‘n’ roll score. Show contains adult content. Play runs until Aug. 26: Thursday, Friday and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m. For more information, call 949.492.0465 or visit cabrilloplayhouse.org.

Friday | 09 ‘TEMPLES OF STOKE’ 6-10 p.m. Surfing Heritage and Cultural Center Presents “Temples of Stoke”— The California Surf Shops. SHACC has invited a select group of surf shops to take over its exhibit space, with each installing a “shrine” of photos, memorabilia, and artifacts. SHACC’s opening night celebration will bring together a group

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 11: SAN CLEMENTE FIESTA MUSIC FESTIVAL 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Thirty-six local nonprofit organizations participate in the Fiesta Music Festival, marketing an array of international food and free entertainment for the entire family. This annual event also features live music throughout the day on three different stages between the 100 and 200 blocks of Avenida Del Mar in San Clemente. This year’s headliners are Born on the Bayou by SouthBound and Company, Wigs and Ties, Groove Kitty 80’s, Kelly Rae Band, and A. Rae Band. Additionally, there will be food for all tastes, contests and games, arts and crafts, a business exposition and various exhibits, a motorcycle show, children’s activities and more. Admission is free. Free shuttle service will be available from San Clemente High School, 700 Avenida Pico and will run from 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. For questions or event details, call 949.492.1131 or visit scchamber.com.

of people—shop owners, shop groms, local shapers, brand honchos, sales reps, and locals who have fueled both surf culture and the surf industry. “Temples of Stoke” will be the featured exhibit at SHACC for three months. 110 Calle Iglesia, San Clemente.

949.388.0313. shacc.org.

Saturday | 10 LOST SURFBOARD ARTIST REUNION 5-10 p.m. The public is invited to a Lost Surfboard Paint Party and Reunion on Saturday night at Catalyst Surf Shop to

bring back the fun surf vibe of the 1990s.

Hosted by Lost Surfboards and Drew Brophy, it is the first time ever the original crew of artists who pioneered a new way of painting surfboards with Posca paint pens will appear together. This is a rare opportunity for the public to meet the artists and watch the collaboration.

Attendees get to paint free mini-surfboards provided by Brophy Art Gallery, alongside the artists who will paint Lost Surfboards. 124 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente. 855.429.9570. Email info@ drewbrophy.com for more information, or visit catalystshop.com.

SOUL FOOD: ‘TWO WINGS’ 11 a.m. Explore the principle of equality between women and men, and how its true establishment can transform the inequalities of the world at “Two Wings,” sponsored by the Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of San Clemente. Tea and coffee will be served with a cookout lunch beginning at 12:30 p.m. (donations accepted).

Special performance by Ramses Rashidi, an innovator, artist and educator who has been exploring innovative concepts and development models for a more balanced and sustainable future for the past 30 years. 3316 Ave Del Presidente. For more information, email SCbahaiLSA@yahoo. com or call 949.791.9192. bahaicenter. com/soul-food.

Monday | 12 BINGO AT GOODY’S 7 p.m. Every Monday, Goody’s hosts a bingo night for a charity of the month. Cards are $1 per sleeve, and raffle prizes are offered. Goody’s Tavern. 206 S. El Camino Real. 949.492.3400. goodystavern.com.

Tuesday | 13 SC TOASTMASTERS 7-8:40 p.m. The San Clemente Toastmasters meets weekly on Tuesday evenings.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for socializing, meeting setup and welcoming of guests.

There is no fee to join as a guest and no invitation necessary. The Baha’i Center.

3316 Avenida Del Presidente, San Clemente. Toastmastersinternational.org.

At the Movies: ‘Hobbs & Shaw’ is Another Fast & Furious Spin

BY MEGAN BIANCO, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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t is two decades later, and we’re getting the ninth addition of . . .

The Fast and the Furious. A simple big-budget car flick is now one of the most profitable titles in cinema. There have been some duds, some pleasant surprises, and now in 2019, we’re officially onto spin-offs. After noticing the chemistry and popularity of the side characters played by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Jason Statham in The Fate of the Furious (2017), UniverSan Clemente Times August 8-14, 2019

sal Pictures began planning a full-length feature starring the two.

Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw has Luke Hobbs (Johnson) and Deckard Shaw (Statham) assigned to be partners in tracking down an evil, super-powerful agent called Brixton (Idris Elba), who is on the hunt for a deadly virus that could wipe out the planet. But Shaw’s sister, Hattie (Vanessa Kirby), gets it first and drastically injects it into herself before Brixton can grab it. Now both the leads and the villain are racing to find her first

before the virus is contagious in the next three days.

The main reason this franchise has lasted so long is because it stopped taking the tone and theme seriously and just fully embraced the schlock. Hobbs & Shaw might be the schlockiest of them all. There is some particularly perplexing editing, though. The feature is directed by David Leitch, whose forte appears to be this brand of glossy blockbuster. There’s a glaring need to suspend your disbelief for the mindless fun with Hobbs & Shaw that Page 10

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he 30 percent solar investment tax credit has proven to be one of the most important federal policy mechanisms to incentivize clean energy in the United States, and it is scheduled to sunset in the coming months.

Those who have yet to go solar are now rushing to take advantage of this federal incentive before it reduces in 2020, then disappears shortly after.

The solar tax credit was approved in 2006 and has made solar affordable and accessible for hundreds of thousands of Americans. Residential and commercial solar has grown rapidly across the country, especially in California where rates are high, the sun is plentiful and the tax credit is a great bonus, which helped over 2 million families and businesses make the switch to solar. Many Californians are now adopting energy storage with their solar power systems as batteries can qualify to claim the 30 percent tax credit when paired with solar.

Since the solar investment tax credit was enacted 13 years ago, the U.S. solar industry has grown by more than 10,000 percent, experiencing 53 percent growth annually and remains one of the nation’s fastest-growing industries.

The solar investment tax credit was originally set to expire in 2016,

but was saved by a last-minute, bipartisan Omnibus Appropriations Act, which included an extension of the tax credit in its full amount through 2019. This extension includes a sunset clause, which sets the residential tax credit to reduce to 26 percent in 2020, 22 percent in 2021 and in 2022 it will be nonexistent. The commercial tax credit reduces to 10 percent in 2022 and remains at that level indefinitely.

Solar power systems must be in operation with permission to operate by the local utility company by Dec. 31 to be eligible for the credit.

“Annually, there is a rush from consumers to get their solar installed and turned on by the end of the year to claim the tax credit the following spring once they become aware of the deadline,” said Daniel Sullivan, founder and president of Sullivan Solar Power, “Given that this is the last year of the 30 percent tax credit, we highly recommend homeowners sign up to go solar before Sept. 30 so we can have your solar power system operational by the end of the year.”

To learn more information on how to harness the power of the sun and capitalize on the 30 percent federal tax credit, attend a local seminar by visiting www. solarseminar.info or visit sullivansolarpower.com.

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Aly Morford and Leigh Lincoln, the owners of Pure Salt Interiors of Laguna Beach, say neutrals instinctively have a calming effect on the eye.

Make a Stress-Free Sanctuary Essential Ways to Transform a Space for Yourself

Aly Morford and Leigh Lincoln.

Energy Flow The Chinese art of Feng shui balances energies in a given space. According to the practice, balanced energy comes from a tidy, organized and well-oriented space. There are a few, easy ways to begin implementing Feng shui into your life in order to better embrace the space around you. n ra ti in en sh i d rs are nsidered rtals in hi h rt nities an enter y r li e. d rs are na le t e ened all the ay d e t l tter r i y r el n in s ta e al ays

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Out With the New, In With the Old

Repurposing and Recycling is the Latest Trend in Home Interior Design

By Adam Gilles ith so many furniture options to choose from in stores and online, redecorating a home can be a daunting task. Which website to go to? Which showrooms are worth the drive?

What if the solution is the furniture already sitting in your living room or with a friend or family member, just waiting for a new home?

By simply repurposing and recycling older, well-made, furniture at your disposal, you can create a fresh look for y r h me r fi e that ill ntin e to stand the test of time, without makin t i a dent in y r finan es.

Haideh Mehr of Bella Bazaar in Dana Point has been helping people turn their old into new for more than 13 years.

“I think it’s important to not waste so much,” says Mehr. “Less is more. Get less items, but get quality items.”

While Bella Bazaar carries a wide selection of new furniture and decorations for the home, the store also speiali es in refinishin and re h lstering old chairs and sofas for customers that appreciate the lasting value of their finely ra ted rnit re that mi ht just need a facelift.

“Unfortunately, a lot of manufacturers are selling things that are meant to last for only a few years,” Mehr says.

“Nowadays, unfortunately, a lot of things are made to break down, like the foam in the sofa, the cushions; all of that is made to break down after so many years.”

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Shopping for high quality furniture items an r ve m re di fi lt r the younger generation that might not have a very high budget as they start de ratin their first h me r a artment. Mehr has plenty of ideas for them as well.

“The younger generation has been handed down some great pieces, where the quality is there,” she says.

“We’re really good about telling people if something is worth reupholstering, if something is worth redoing or not.” he easiest thin t d hen fi ring out how to decorate your personal space is to use what you already have and decorate around your lifestyle.

“You don’t have money for art? Stick your surfboard on the wall. That’s the coolest art there is,” Mehr suggests.

“You play the guitar? Stick all your guitars on the wall. Make that a total focal point. There are a lot of things you can do, and we love helping people out with stuff like that.”

Bella Bazaar also has a wide variety ri inal art that an hel t the finishing touches on any interior design idea, while helping out local artists at the same time.

“You can get a poster, and maybe you do want to put a poster in your kid’s room, but get a piece of original art from a local artist that you’re going to be able to hold onto,” says Mehr. “It has a story behind it.”

For assistance with your own interior design story, you can visit Bella Bazaar at 34467 Golden Lantern in the Dana Point Harbor.

Perk Up Your Patio Quick Tips to Spruce Up Your Entertainment Area for a Summer Bash

By Zara Flores

With the weather heating up and kids gearing up to go back to school, what better time than now to throw an end of the summer party for all your friends and family, or even the whole neighborhood? t’s easy to get wrapped up and pages deep into Pinterest, so here are some quick and fool-proof ways to add some character and comfort to your outdoor entertainment area, whether you’re hosting a laid-back get-together or a party for the whole neighborhood.

String lights and a Bluetooth speaker are perfect for a relaxed gathering.

The lights add an atmospheric and decorative touch while still providing light when needed, and a speaker is easy to move around and set up for some cool tunes.

Whether you’re blasting top chart hits or the Beach Boys, everyone can gather around and sing along for some fun.

For a more comfortable and cozy touch to your outdoor area, colorful throw pillows and a blanket or two can provide some warmth once the sun sets and the temperature starts to drop. To coincide with the cool summer ni hts a fire it is a reat ay t add some functional decor.

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Affordable options can be found at local hardware stores and can be used for added warmth. Gather around and pop a marshmallow on a skewer and make s’mores, a summer classic.

For larger parties, head to your local retail store and check out some games such as cornhole or Spikeball.

Games like these are reasonably priced, easy to set up and will offer seasons of enjoyment.

Of course, no party is complete without refreshments and snacks. A big ice chest won’t run you a whole lot of money, and it’s the easiest way to chill some beers and other beverages without having to cram them all in your fridge. For some bite-sized snacks, head to your grocery store and pick up a party platter of assorted ite si ed ds s h as fin er sandwiches and even desserts.

If you’re looking to host an intimate gathering or a large party, it’s easy to add little touches like these to your entertainment area, and they certainly don’t have to break the bank.

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Denim Pouf $263

SEA & SKY

24625 Del Prado Ave, Dana Point 949.276.7833 seaskyhome.com

Our Top Local Finds to Freshen Up Your Space

By Chelsie Rex and Lillian Boyd

If you’re starting from scratch to design your dream space or hoping to freshen up your nest, look no further than what our local businesses have to offer. We’ve highlighted a few must-haves, statement pieces and home furnishings that speak to the coastal and Bohemian style for which our area is known. Be sure to explore our list of interior décor shops to find even more treasures. u

Kilim Pillow $115 BELLA BAZAAR

(Dana Point Harbor) 34467 Golden Lantern, Dana Point 949.429.6200 • bellabazaar.com

Natural Agate Bookend Set $159-$199

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DENAULT’S TRUEVALUE HARDWARE

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31862 Del Obispo, San Juan Capistrano 949.493.1031 • denaults.com

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Rattan Beehive Chandelier $1,495 TUVALU HOME

222 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente 949.542.8244 • tuvaluhome.com

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24625 Del Prado Ave, Dana Point 949.276.7833 • seaskyhome.com

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109 Calle De Los Molinos, San Clemente 949.492.5589 southcoastfurniture.com

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109 Calle De Los Molinos, San Clemente 949.492.5589 • southcoastfurniture.com

On behalf of The San Clemente Educational Foundation’s (SCEF) Board of Directors, I am pleased to announce that we have completed the most successful fundraising year in our history. Thanks to our generous community, we raised $227,000 in support of academics at San Clemente High School. Please join me in thanking the following, whose financial support made our record-breaking year possible.

PLATINUM Russ & Donna Wertz Ann Worthington Jim & Kathleen Sigafoos Ralph’s Grocery Julie & David Hatoff Shelly & Kevin Gaston Dr. John & Georgia Redmond Garry & Julie Green Farmers and Merchants Bank Wesley & Penni Mohr Mike & Margaret Campbell GOLD Eileen Kawas M. Dana & Diemmy Wandrocke Jim & Julie Weidner Scott & Monica Giacobello Brad & Teresa Stephenson Griffin Optometric David & Natalia Martin Sean Dumm & Karen Potter Craig Delahooke Real Estate Nolan & Elly Harris Jon & Christa Parry Star Estates/Sharon Custer AYSO Region 111 Williams Dental Center Jeremy & Jessica Conrad Linda Verraster & John Alchema Randy & Peggy Griffin Dan & Maureen Weidner Kitty Schmitt Bob & Helen Thole Bemus Landscape, Inc. Burns Investment Group Charitable Fund/Bob & Sandra Burns Burns Investment Group of Stifel/ Robert & Sandra Burns Christopher Siglin Lisa Newell Insurance Agency Tevora Business Solutions, Inc. The Law Offices of Brian Brandt Karen Shrader Bill & Rhonda McGowan Edward Jones Financial Advisors/ Colin Smith Kim & Stuart Anderson Chris Dolkas State Farm Insurance Pacific Coast Landscape Maintenance/ Mark & Melanie Garritson Frank & Julieta Hettman Tanya & Steve Hathaway Brian & Camille Brandt Jim & Joan Nielsen

SILVER Dr. Eckl Family Dentistry Nest Veterinary Neurology Shoreline Dental Studio Amy & David Hanacek Mark & Stephanie Miller A Cut Above Barbershop Aegis Living Alice Moran DMD Board and Brew Body Mind Spirit IOP/Dr. Bill Martin Camp Bow Wow Catrina Crawford Doug Echelberger Group Dr. David A. Buchan, DDS Family Assistance Ministries Galvez Insurance Services Gerson & Nikki Lowy LGC Geothermal Life Time Rancho San Clemente Medhero Advanced Urgent Care and Telemedicine Rohan & Sons, Inc. San Clemente Veterinary Hospital Sandy and Rich Realty SC Body Care Spa Scott Kidd & Associates Surterre Properties - Chelsea Roberts Tarbell Realty/Brent Jorgenson TAW Inc./Tracy Weintraub The Captains Chair Dana Point Unsung Studio V’s Barbershop Wachakorn Thaitear Wertz and Company LLP Todd & Jennifer McAteer Greg & Maura Unruh Glynn Orthodontics HOM Southeby’s/Melissa Sorenson James Keany MD Larry & Linh Ding Rob & Susan Sall Robert & Renee Ripley San Clemente Internal Medical Group/ Dr. Nick Karahalios Stephenson and Company Tracy & Marc Weintraub TrafFix Devices/Jack Kulp Mark & Deborah Mallgrave McKernan/Glynn Family Trust Daniel & Aarin Flynn Terence & Jenna Murray Colin & Brooke Smith Jenny Gibbons Bill & Justina Blackwill Kathy & Chris Connolly Debra & Greg Carter Mike & Lisa Gill Trudy & Derrick Podobas

BRONZE Tina Keefe Dr. Geoff & Tiffany Hersch Patricia & James Holloway Dan & Candice Moore Cecily & Gordon Kipe Kevin & Candice Middleton Ann Marie and Christopher Cates Brian & Christine Brower Chad Wilcox Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale watching/Donna Kalez & Mike Hansen Don & Lisa Russell Doug & Susan Bystry Dr. Walt & Amy Baxter Ewan & Elizabeth Morrison Jane & Rick Freet Terrance & Eileen Dacunha Mike & Donna Dollar Dallas & Joe Bellantonio Dwight & Valerie Hirsh Mark & Jamie Hobson Tracy & Nick Karahalios Joe & Debbie Nix San Clemente High PTSA Carter & Cragan Mudge Chuck & Julie Ranson Jeff & Beth Signer Mark & Teresa Morgan Shane & Maila Anderson Tari Rorvik Kathleen Styles & Joe Wharton George & Allison Owens Lisa Alizadeh & Tito Benito Marc & Kristen Popovich Michelle Wrenn Benham Brad & Julie Holt Shani Cochran Allison Shick Carla & Mark McGuire Denise Laurent Holt Family Trust/Mary C. Holt James & Hongan Black Kati & Tom Bennett Lisa & Ken Kerr Lori Chang Valentine Gednov Zoila Tolosa Paul & Jennifer Anthony James & Libby Hawkes Susie & Brent Lantz Bob Beaulieu & Linda Mosure Brendon & Lisa Wishart Cynthia Martucci Don & Stephanie Harrell Frank & Betty Wilson Michael & Sarah Gould Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Baker Patrick & Maria Stoll

Rachel & John Mulligan Riley Stephenson Sumreen Mirza ‘95 Thomas & Mary Jo Doherty Xin & Xuemei Wang SUPPORTERS Christine Harrington Mark & Kay Kouris Aaron & Marlene Hennings Allen Ehrgood Ann & Frederick Deutsch Betty Zoe California Coastal Dermatology/ Dr. Litchfield David & Maria LeCause Grant Passmore Hart Jill Burress John & Heidi Ziomek Kim Blair Mark and Stacy Enmeier Mike & Kathy Conlon Nadar & Nilou Nemati Tracy Poling Ellie & John Hammagren Don & Christina Fann Quinn Hatoff Chris & Robbin Carter Ed & Christina Molina Vern M. West Adrienne Hedger Bart & Kim Streuter Bo & Monica Burick Bob & Shannon Kaffl Bob Henry Jr. Brian & Christine Audet Carolyn King Catherine Nolan Charles & Kuei Chang Yu Christopher & Lara Carlin Chung-Lim Kim Claudia Petry David & Kathryn Sherreit David & Kristi McCleary Dennis & Jennifer Vaccaro Dennis & Maria Roy Dr. Geffrey & Shelia Graham Ellen Vainoris Eric & Anjanette Martinis Geofrey & Amy Gutowski George & Julie Knights Gina & Justin Petrikas Glen & Mary Brosche Greg & Sharon Seifert Greg Young Heather Cole Heidi Garcia Henry & Vicki Biazus Jason & Andrea Ewell

Charitable fundraising can be challenging, especially in an all-volunteer organization with no paid staff such as ours. I would therefore like to also offer my personal thanks to the SCEF Board of Directors and to our many community volunteers, for their efforts this year in support of SCHS students. I can say in all sincerity that managing SCEF is easy and enjoyable thanks both to our hand-working volunteers and generous community.

Sincerely, Dr. John Redmond | President, San Clemente Educational Foundation

Jeanmarie Wong Jeffery & Holly Herrmann Joe & Julie Duncan John & Gayle Kookootsedes John & Kirsten Pert John & Susan Anderson Julie Canizales June Dickson & Judee Chapman Karen Yoder Kent & Gina LaLonde Kevin & Julie Rooker Kevin & Maria Pezzola Kevin & Stephanie Colson Kurt & Lisa Eberle Lynette Monroe Mark & Lisa Engel Mathew & Tina Lee Geyer Melvin & Helena Hamro Pallie Jean Stenzel Patrick O’Rourke Paul & Renee Bay Predrag & Kathy Mitrevski Rachel Zack Randy Reynard Ricardo & Sandra Nicol Richard & Ellen Lodyga Robert & Delphi Sech Rod Cummings Ronald Barr Sam & Laurie Masotto Samantha & Christopher Pothier Shellly Gustafson Stan & Sheri Schrofer Stefan & Michelle Fornalski Stephanie Stuhr Tom & Nenuca Spaeth Vicky Harlow Wendy Washington & Brad Hoiseth William & Krist Mills Ryan & Penny Mateer Todd & Jill Gavin Paola & Scott Guild Arthur & Donna Carter Bill & Rebecca Kinney Brad & Christy Sherrell Chad & Lilia Blair Craig & Kristine Cooper Daniel & Michele Sutherland Edwin & Christine Gibson George & Johanna Brody Industrial Fire Protection/Lisa Davis James Gregath Janice Duke Joanne Perow John & Cheryl Moe John Davey Jon & Kelly Small Karl & Sandra Schultz Keith & Jennifer Cannon

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

It’s Time to Go

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t’s hard to believe that almost a year has passed since my partner, Greta, and I departed on an 82-day cruise to the Far East. After the trip, people asked questions, such as “How did you two survive as a couple in a 390-square-foot stateroom for so long?”

Now, people—especially those who’ve read about our travels in this newspaper—ask, “Where to next?”

Our reply: “Ireland for 10 days—followed by a 20-day cruise stopping in Iceland, Greenland and Scotland.”

“When?” they’ve asked.

“Aug. 7 to Sept. 7, this year.”

So when you read today’s column, we may be having a Guinness Stout at the brewery in Dublin. As seniors, our philosophy is to travel as often as we can, while we are physically able to do so.

Greta and I are truly blessed in retirement to be able to travel to distant lands. We do not take that for granted.

We realize there will come a day when we ON LIFE AND can’t. And we also realLOVE AFTER 50 ize that not all people

By Tom Blake aged 50 and older can take a trip like this.

Readers, who either cannot travel or elect not to, have often said they enjoy reading about our trips and travel vicariously, by reading about them.

Greta and I have friends in San Clemente. You’ve likely heard me mention Chris and Tina Anastasio’s names before.

He’s 85, and she’s 77. They met 15 years ago, when Chris was a dance host on cruise ships. Tina was from England.

They had the longest, long-distance relationship of which I’ve ever known: 13 years and 5,419 miles. On Feb. 12, 2017, they married at the Dana Point Yacht Club. Greta and I attended their wedding and continue to admire their senior spirit.

Chris emailed this week: “I love that you and Greta travel as much as you do. I tell everyone: ‘Life is short. If you have the time, the money and the health, go see the world. Life is like a book. If you don’t travel, you have only read one page.’

“Tina and I are going to Moscow for a week while we are in England, and we have booked a two-week cruise over Christmas and New Year’s. We will spend New Year’s Eve in Dubai. Travel safely.”

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Adoptable Pet of the Week: Gianni

SENIOR MEET AND GREET

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The next Senior Meet and Greet will be at Tutor and Spunky’s Deli, 34085 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point, on Thursday, Aug. 22 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Food complimentary. Beer and wine, $5. For information, 949.248.9008.

Gianni. Photo: Courtesy of San Clemente/Dana Point Animal Shelter

ive-month-old Gianni is quite the charmer. With his big green eyes and outgoing personality, Gianni is quick to make friends with both cats and humans alike. Once you meet this playful little guy, he’s sure to win your heart.

If you would like to know more about Gianni, please call the San Clemente/Dana Point Animal Shelter at 949.492.1617 or visit with him at 221 Avenida Fabricante, San Clemente. SC

“Why Ireland, Scotland, Iceland and Greenland?” people have asked.

Here’s why:

Two years ago, Greta and I were on a Holland America cruise around South America. The future-cruises director made a presentation to a very captive audience (passengers already on board).

He talked about a cruise departing Amsterdam Aug. 18, 2019, with stops in Scotland, Iceland and Greenland.

We were interested, because we hadn’t been to those countries.

Because the cruise was two years away, Holland America dangled perks to the audience, enticing them to sign up.

For example: a reduced airfare to Europe and back, waiving the daily tips to the crew, and a refundable $100 deposit.

We took the bait.

We added the Ireland land tour to our itinerary because we hadn’t been there, either.

It’s amazing how fast those two years went by.

I will do an article or two about the trip in this newspaper.

We will have internet access in Ireland and onboard the ship. So, don’t hesitate to email me. It might take a little longer to respond than normal, but I will.

Wish you were here to help with the luggage. It seems to get heavier every year. But these two late-70s seniors will do just fine, especially if we can locate that Guinness Brewery.

Tom Blake is a Dana Point resident and former business owner who has authored three books on middle-aged dating.

For dating information: FindingLoveAfter50.com. To comment: tompblake@ gmail.com. SC

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FROM THE ARCHIVES Avenida Pico, San Clemente, circa 1968.

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PUBLIC NOTICES TO ADVERTISE: 949.388.7700, EXT. 100 • LEGALS@PICKETFENCEMEDIA.COM PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 146285 Title No. DS7300-19002419 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/17/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 08/27/2019 at 12:00 PM, The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 09/27/2005, as Instrument No. 2005000760547, in book xx, page xx, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Orange County, State of California, executed by Eric Flandrois and Andrea Flandrois, Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/ CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States), At the North front entrance to the County Courthouse, 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State, described as: FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE DEED OF TRUST. APN 759-362-47 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 20 First Street, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $778,429.84 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and written Notice of Default and Election to Sell.

The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Dated: 7/17/2019 THE MORTGAGE LAW FIRM, PLC Adriana Durham/ Authorized Signature 27455 Tierra Alta Way, Ste. B, Temecula, CA 92590 (619) 465-8200 FOR TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (800) 758-8052 The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC may be attempting to collect a a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being aucSan Clemente Times August 8–14, 2019

tioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information.

If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to leam whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 758-8052 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site - www.homesearch.com - for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case: 146285.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. A-4699102 08/01/2019, 08/08/2019, 08/15/2019 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON AUGUST 21, 2019 PUBLIC HEARINGS WILL BE HELD BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA RELATIVE TO THE FOLLOWING: 2400 Camino Faro CS – Conditional Use Permit 18-530 – AT&T Small Cell MSVJO 009 A request to install and operate a small wireless telecommunications facility on a city streetlight pole in the public right-of-way at 2400 Camino Faro CS, on the south side of Camino Faro at Camino Corso Rio. Staff recommends the project be found categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 (Class 3: New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures).

2411 Via Turqueza CS – Conditional Use Permit 18-532 – AT&T Small Cell MSVJO 012 A request to install and operate a small wireless telecommunications facility on a city streetlight pole in the public right-of-way at 2411 Via Turqueza CS, on the east side of Via Turqueza approximately 300 feet northerly of the centerline of Via Zafiro.

Staff recommends the project be found categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 (Class 3: New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures).

3018 Camino Vera Cruz CS – Conditional Use Permit 18-534 – AT&T Small Cell MSVJO 014 A request to install and operate a small wireless telecommunications facility on a city streetlight pole in the public right-of-way at 3018 Camino Vera Cruz CS, on the west side of Camino Vera Cruz approximately 325 feet northerly of the centerline of Calle De Los Arboles.

Staff recommends the project be found categori-

cally exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 (Class 3: New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures).

in period ends. Also, commercially operated gasoline-powered leaf blowers must affix a manufacturer certification label to certify the leaf blowers meet the latest state noise standard.

1101 Calle Del Cerro CS – Conditional Use Permit 18-535 – AT&T Small Cell MSVJO 016

The draft ordinance has been assessed in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and the State CEQA Guidelines (Cal. Code Regs., § 15000 et seq.). Staff recommends the project be found exempt from CEQA because the adoption of the proposed ordinance is not a project within the meaning of the term set forth in State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15378(a) and 15061(b).

Staff further recommends that the project be alternatively and independently found categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15307 (Class 7): Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of Natural Resources and 15308 (Class 8): Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment.

A request to install and operate a small wireless telecommunications facility on a city streetlight pole in the public right-of-way at 1101 Calle Del Cerro CS, on the south side of Calle Del Cerro at Rio Lindo.

Staff recommends the project be found categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 (Class 3: New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures).

These applications are on file at the City of San Clemente Community Development Department, 910 Calle Negocio, and are available for public inspection and comment by contacting the Community Development Department at (949) 361-6183. If you challenge these projects in court you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearings described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of San Clemente at, or prior to, the public hearings.

To allow staff adequate time to confirm software compatibility, individuals wishing to utilize electronic visual aids to supplement their oral presentations at the meeting must submit the electronic files to the City Planner by no later than 12:00 noon on the day of the meeting. Only compatible electronic formats will be permitted to be used on City audio/ visual computer equipment. Staff makes no guarantee that such material will be compatible, but will use its best efforts to accommodate the request.

Notice is further given that said public hearings on these projects will be conducted by the City of San Clemente Planning Commission and held on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at Council Chambers located at 100 Avenida Presidio, San Clemente, California. All interested persons are invited to attend said hearings or to provide written communication to the Planning Commission to express their opinion for or against the requests.

For further details, please call or visit the office of the City of San Clemente Planning Commission Secretary at the Community Development Department where information is on file and available for public inspection, or contact project planner, Katie Crockett, at crockettk@san-clemente.org.

Secretary to the San Clemente Planning Commission PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, WILL CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING: Municipal Code Amendment – Regulation of Leaf Blower Operations Notice is hereby given that the City of San Clemente will consider a City-initiated amendment to Title 8, Health and Safety, of the City of San Clemente Municipal Code. The proposed ordinance adds requirements for commercially operated leaf blowers, in addition to the existing noise ordinance and controls on debris and property maintenance.

The proposed ordinance requires owners of commercially operated leaf blowers to affix business information on equipment after a one-year phase-

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The draft ordinance is on file at the City of San Clemente Community Development Department, 910 Calle Negocio, and is available for public inspection and comment by contacting Christopher Wright, Associate Planner II, in the Community Development Department at (949) 361-6193 or by email at wrightc@san-clemente.org If you challenge this project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the meeting described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of San Clemente at, or prior to, the meeting.

To allow staff adequate time to confirm software compatibility, individuals wishing to utilize electronic visual aids to supplement their oral presentations at the meeting, must submit the electronic files to the City Clerk by no later than 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Only compatible electronic formats will be permitted to be used on City audio/ visual computer equipment. Staff makes no guarantee that such material will be compatible, but will use its best efforts to accommodate the request.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that said meeting will be held on August 20, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, located at 100 Avenida Presidio, San Clemente, California. All interested persons are invited to attend or by written communication to the City Council to express their opinion for or against the proposed code amendment.

JOANNE BAADE City Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20196549005 The following person(s) is doing business as: SURFING HERITAGE AND CULTURE CENTER 110 CALLE IGLESIA SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672 Full Name of Registrant(s): SURFING HERITAGE AND CULTURE CENTER 110 CALLE IGLESIA SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672 The business is conducted by a corporation.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or Names listed above on: 08/15/2000 /s/SURFING HERITAGE AND CULTURE CENTER, GLENN BRUMAGE, CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County On 07/11/2019 Publish: San Clemente Times AUGUST 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019

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TO ADVERTISE: 949.388.7700, EXT. 100 • LEGALS@PICKETFENCEMEDIA.COM PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON AUGUST 22, 2019 A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA RELATIVE TO THE FOLLOWING: 222 Avenida Princesa – Minor Architectural Permit 19-227 – Sass Residence A request to consider a 948 square foot first floor addition to an existing 1,196 square foot singlefamily residence with a nonconforming garage with a setback less than four feet from the side property line. The residence is located in the Residential Low Zone and Coastal Zone Overlay District, and in the Coastal Exclusion Zone per Exclusion Order No. E-82-1.

Staff recommends that the project be found categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1: Existing Facilities).

This application is on file at the City of San Clemente Community Development Department, 910 Calle Negocio, and is available for public inspection and comment by contacting (949) 361-6184.

If you challenge this project in court you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of San Clemente at, or prior to, the public hearing.

Notice is further given that said public hearing will be conducted by the City of San Clemente Zoning Administrator and held on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. at the Community Development Department, Conference Room A, 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, California. All interested persons are invited to attend said hearing or to provide written communication to the Zoning Administrator to express their opinion for or against the request.

For further details, please call or visit the office of the City of San Clemente Zoning Administrator at the Community Development Department where information is available for public inspection.

Zoning Administrator PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, RELATIVE TO THE FOLLOWING: Introduction Of An Ordinance Establishing Park Ranger Enforcement Authority The California Penal Code, Section 836.5, and the San Clemente Municipal Code (SCMC), Section 1.16.010, require the City Council to designate and authorize, by adoption of an ordinance, the power to arrest and issue citations upon City officers and employees in order for them to enforce specific statutes or ordinances. The proposed ordinance establishes authority for the Park Rangers to enforce all provisions of the SCMC on City park properties and related park facilities. Typical violations occurring at City parks involve multiple titles of the SCMC, such as unpermitted vending (title 5), unleashed dogs (title 6), possession of alcohol (title 9), illegal parking (title 10), improper fires on the beach (title 12), and prohibited use of open spacezoned property (title 17), among others.

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To allow staff adequate time to confirm software compatibility, individuals wishing to utilize electronic visual aids to supplement their oral presentations at the meeting, must submit the electronic files to the City Clerk by no later than 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Only compatible electronic formats will be permitted to be used on City audio/ visual computer equipment. Staff makes no guarantee that such material will be compatible, but will use its best efforts to accommodate the request.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that said Public Hearing will be held at the meeting of the City Council on August 20, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 100 Avenida Presidio, San Clemente, California. All interested persons are invited to attend said hearing, or to submit written communication, to express their opinion for or against the program.

JOANNE BAADE City Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, RELATIVE TO THE FOLLOWING: Introduction Of An Ordinance Establishing Sidewalk Vending Regulations A “sidewalk vendor” is defined as a person who sells food or merchandise with or without the use of a pushcart, stand, or other non-motorized conveyance in certain public areas. A “roaming sidewalk vendor” is a sidewalk vendor who moves from place to place and stops only to complete a transaction. Whereas, a “stationary sidewalk vendor” is a sidewalk vendor who vends from a fixed location. City Staff, working with the City Attorney have prepared an ordinance that addresses sidewalk vending and specifies restrictions on both roaming and stationary sidewalk vendors.

The proposed ordinance adds Chapter 5.50, Street Vending, and amends Titles 8, 9, and 12 to the San Clemente Municipal Code (SCMC), and is compliant with SB 946 in that any restrictions placed on sidewalk vendors are directly related to objective health, safety or welfare concerns.

To allow staff adequate time to confirm software compatibility, individuals wishing to utilize electronic visual aids to supplement their oral presentations at the meeting, must submit the electronic files to the City Clerk by no later than 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Only compatible electronic formats will be permitted to be used on City audio/ visual computer equipment. Staff makes no guarantee that such material will be compatible, but will use its best efforts to accommodate the request.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that said Public Hearing will be held at the meeting of the City Council on August 20, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 100 Avenida Presidio, San Clemente, California. All interested persons are invited to attend said hearing, or to submit written communication, to express their opinion for or against the program.

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San Clemente Kids, Adults Help Bring Alive Laguna Beach’s World-Famous Pageant of The Masters

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hat if Leonardo da Vinci had painted Jesus and his disciples seated at a picnic table in one of art’s most revered works, “The Last Supper?”

To visualize this, try stepping backstage at the Laguna Beach Pageant of the Masters.

The pageant, a world-famous multimedia extravaganza, inserts human role players into artistic backdrops, bringing paintings to life.

I recently got to witness what I’ll call “The Last Supper, Reimagined” when I went backstage to interview some of the 19 San Clemente residents who appear in this year’s pageant.

The theme for 2019 is “The Time Machine,” based on H.G. Wells’ classic 1895 science-fiction novel. The show’s script is lots of fun—an audio/visual experience that takes you on a musical adventure, including comedy COASTLINES snippets that reminded

By Fred Swegles me of Back to the Future.

There’s a narrator, a live orchestra, vocalists.

Mark Brownell, a San Clemente AT&T electrician by day, portrays Disciple John in the evening’s grand finale, “The Last Supper.”

Backstage, I asked him if I could photograph him in full regalia and makeup. He said, “Yes . . . you want the whole group?”

To my amazement, we seated the entirety of “Last Supper” at a picnic table, all 13 looking earnest, as they do in da Vinci’s 521-year-old masterpiece. I asked, “But how will newspaper readers know which of you is our San Clemente guy?”

Suddenly, disciples grinned, pointing fingers at Brownell. Click! What a capture.

Backstage, every night, a visually stunning menagerie of pageant characters in varying stages of costume and makeup sit around playing cards or other games, socializing, waiting to be called into makeup or to take places onstage.

“It’s a total social scene among the kids,” said San Clemente resident John Pert, whose offspring, Zane, 15, and Myla, 11,

San Clemente’s Mark Brownell, appearing in his eighth Pageant of the Masters, gets his face painted to pose sixth from left in a recreation of Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper.” Photo: Fred Swegles

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From left, Brian Rios, David Greuel, Spencer Currie, Zane Pert and Samantha Bregman are among 19 San Clemente performers in the 2019 Pageant of the Masters. Photo: Fred Swegles

NOT ALWAYS EASY “I once sneezed on stage. Once, a spider crawled on my dad while he was in a statue piece, like all the way up his back. He almost screamed. He held it. It’s only 90 seconds!”

VIVIANA MOISO

“There was one piece several years ago where the other characters would stare at each other’s eyes and see who couldn’t blink for the longest time.”

BRIAN RIOS

“This year, a guy did this very hesitant sneeze, backstage, during the 90 seconds. It went super loud at the end. I tried so hard not to laugh . . . I didn’t! It was so funny.”

DAVID GREUEL

are cast members. Pageant spectators would never guess so many of the role players are under 18, he said.

Cast members—all volunteers—are selected largely by height, how they fit into a particular painting. “Small” tends to fit nicely.

Shorecliffs Middle School student Myla Pert becomes an adult-sized teenager in a striped shirt, holding a faux Coca-Cola atop a vintage automobile in Stevan Dohanos’ 1950 painting “Working on the Jalopy.” The scene that Myla brings to life was a magazine cover for The Saturday Evening Post.

Zane Pert, a San Clemente High student, is an adult wearing a green suit in a 1950s outer-space movie poster, “The Day the Earth Stood Still.”

“Seeing all the pieces come together is amazing,” said Shawn Dashkowitz, 17. He’s a college student in “Picking Poindexter.” A year ago, he was in a statue, “Flag Raising over Iwo Jima.” Another year, he was a slave in “Lewis & Clark at Three Forks.”

San Clemente’s Myla Pert, 11, gets her face painted, to appear in a Pageant of the Masters recreation of a painting titled “Working on the Jalopy” that once appeared on the cover of the Saturday Evening Post.

Photo: Fred Swegles

David Greuel, 13, is in his fifth pageant, and this isn’t his first as a bearded adult.

His beard is black. Three years ago, he was a gray-bearded little old man in “Wright Brothers Flight,” standing poised next to America’s most historic airplane.

He and another San Clemente boy, Jackson Brownell, shared that role on different nights in 2016. In bearded makeup, they looked identical.

The pageant fields two complete casts, appearing on alternating weeks. Casts can back up each other if someone gets sick.

Jackson Brownell, having been one cast’s gray-bearded man in “Wright Brothers,” has performed such other roles as a statue and a mosaic blending into a scene.

This year, Jackson (whose father is in “Last Supper”) appears in “Evening Picnic.”

In the show, six people who step into

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“Evening Picnic” must remain still for 90 seconds. Music plays, and the narrator spins a story before a rapt audience seated in the outdoor pageant bowl.

Viviana Moiso, 17, who does musical theater at San Clemente High, is in her sixth pageant, leaning against a tree in “Evening Picnic.” Her favorite role, two years ago, was as a French dancer in a pop art poster.

“I was painted orange,” she said. “It looked like I had a fake spray tan.”

Gerald Freibrun, 16, is in his first pageant, as a gas station mechanic bending down, inflating a child’s beach toy. His brother Spencer, 10, was a peasant last year and is a puppeteer this year, holding up what the audience sees as a fish being chased by a dinosaur in a paleontology spoof.

Unseen—as one of six people operating the inflatable dinosaur that’s chasing Spencer and other fish—is fellow San Clementean Mark Brownell, who later in the evening becomes Disciple John in “Last Supper.”

Spencer Currie, 18, newly graduated from SCHS, has two roles—a tourist in a museum and a puppeteer brandishing one of 14 fleeing fish.

Samantha Bregman, a June graduate of SCHS, is a bronze sculpture in Salvador Dali’s “The Nobility of Time.”

“It’s fun having my whole body painted,” she said.

She admitted it’s not always easy keeping her composure. One night, “there was a bug crawling on me,” she said. “I wanted to like, hit it! Yeah, it was difficult!”

She remained statue-still.

Brian Rios, an engineer by day, becomes ancient Egyptian royalty by night in his fifth pageant.

“The scariest part for me is the rehearsal days, when we do it in daylight and I see all those empty seats,” he said. “Twenty-six hundred empty seats are terrifying during the day. But at night, we don’t see the people in the audience. The music starts up and we totally get into character. It’s wonderful.” SC

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Football Drop State football participation hits lowest numbers since 1998; SCHS program still strong

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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igh school football participation was down 3.16% last year in the state of California, according to the 2018-19 California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Sports Participation Survey released on Aug. 1.

Football was down to 91,305 participants in the 11-man variety across the state, which marked the fourth straight year of decline and the lowest overall participation since 1998. There were 91,301 high school 11-man football players in California in 1998—just four fewer than the 2018-19 total—according to numbers from the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS).

“As in previous years, we have noticed a steady and continued decrease in football participants,” CIF executive director Ron Nocetti said in the CIF release. “It is imperative that we continue to partner with organizations such as USA Football and their Football Development Model, which provides a road map for how we coach, play and learn the game at every level.”

Despite the decline in 11-man football, as well as the second consecutive dip in 8-man football, football is still by far the most popular sport in the state, with the 91,305 participants nearly doubling the totals of boys track and field’s 55,355 and boys soccer’s 54,996.

While there is the decline with the state’s top dog, sports participation is up in the state overall by 0.67% to reach a new CIF all-time high for a seventh straight year.

Boys volleyball (6.89%) and boys soccer (3.25%) saw the largest growth among the top 10 boys sports. Girls soccer topped the most popular girls sports with 49,342 participants, a 4.56% increase, followed by girls volleyball (45,997) and girls track and field (45,235). Traditional competitive cheer saw the largest girls increase at 12.26%. Boys swimming and diving (4.59%) and girls swimming and diving (5.08%) saw the largest percentage decreases in their respective top 10s.

As the most popular sport in the nation, football’s changes will always grab the main focus.

Nationally, 11-man football hit a high of 1.1 million players in 2008-09, a number that declined by 75,000 as of the 2017-18 season. The NFHS’ 2018-19 national numSan Clemente Times August 8-14, 2019

Football participation in California decreased for the fourth straight year, but San Clemente High School’s numbers have held steady, as have others in South Orange County. Photo: Zach Cavanagh

bers become available later this month.

California hit a high of 103,725 11-man football players in the 2015 season, but the sport in the state has seen an 8.8% decrease over the past four years.

Local Numbers Hold Steady Here at home, San Clemente coach Jaime Ortiz hasn’t seen the statewide numbers reflected in his own program.

“Not at San Clemente High School,” Ortiz said. “We have our freshmen, which is usually a pretty good indication of the program . . . we have 86 freshmen out for football, and we still have kids trying to come out right now. As a program, we’re about 180 athletes, which is about 20 more than we had last year.”

Ortiz said, based on his observations, most of the large South Orange County public schools aren’t seeing the same impact as those in other areas of the state.

Ortiz said his program’s numbers have been pretty steady, despite there being increases in other sports with plenty of opportunities to play other sports.

At the Trinity League’s media day on Aug. 2, all six of the league’s coaches agreed their numbers hadn’t been largely affected. New Santa Margarita coach Brent Vieselmeyer said one cause of lower numbers could be those other opportunities in other sports.

“They’re telling kids you have to specialize (in one sport),” Vieselmeyer said.

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which I think is a little bit sad, too. Here (with our players on the panel), you’re looking at all multi-sport athletes.”

In the conversation about the larger numbers, many believe that head injuries and parents’ concern about head trauma had led young athletes away from football.

“I haven’t had that specifically,” Ortiz said about parents voicing concern over head injuries. “We’re in full pads today (Wednesday), we were in shells (only helmets and shoulder pads) on Monday and Tuesday. We’re trying to get the best helmets around for our kids, and our coaches do a good job with our tackling techniques and form. We’ve been really lucky in regards to that (avoiding head injuries).”

Ortiz and his staff also have a good handle on the strength of the youth levels.

The Tritons host youth camps every summer and have a partnership with the local South Coast Youth Football chapter.

“Our biggest camp for the youth was the same thing, about 85 kids,” Ortiz said.

“Our South Coast Youth Football does a great job promoting football. We work hand-in-hand with them, and we continue to have high numbers for our youth camps.”

Going forward with the state of the football overall, Ortiz doesn’t have a concern about where the game is going.

“I can only control what I can control,” Ortiz said, “and that’s San Clemente High School, and our numbers are the biggest they’ve been in the last couple years, we’re defending league champs and looking forward to the 2019 season.” SC

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‘Temples Of Stoke’ Coming To Town Celebrating more than 20 of California’s most iconic surf shops, the new exhibit at the Surfing Heritage and Culture Center has something for everyone

Kade Matson on top of the world after winning the U.S. Open Junior Men division. Photo: Herron/WSL

Matson Wins U.S. Open Junior Title Local rising star asserts himself on a massive stage in Huntington Beach

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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t was a big week of action at the U.S. Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach, especially for San Clemente’s Kade Matson.

Matson took out the hotly contested Junior Men division, bringing the title home to San Clemente for the first time since 2015. In the final, he faced off against another hometown talent, Jett Schilling, as well as Japan’s Joh Azuchi and Australia’s Caleb Tancred.

GROM OF THE WEEK BEN BRANTRELL

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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s part of the Positive Vibe Warriors Foundation’s efforts to make the ocean a happier, more stoked place to surf, the foundation recently provided a handful of aspiring young surfers with scholarships to attend a training session held by the Big Wave Risk Assessment Group (BWRAG).

Hosted by San Clemente’s own big-wave champ, Greg Long, the course focused on teaching first aid and rescue skills. The idea is that the more surfers there are prepared for an emergency, the safer our lineups are.

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“Can’t believe it, best day of my life!!”

Matson gushed on Instagram.

This marks back-to-back regional Pro Junior wins for Matson, as he now puts plenty of space between himself and the field trying to secure a spot toward World Junior Championships qualification.

In the main event, San Clemente’s Griffin Colapinto brought the passion and the fire all week long, looking like one of the in-form surfers of the event.

Running out of gas in the semifinals, he settled for a very respectable third-place finish.

Colapinto and current world No. 1 Kolohe Andino will now look toward the Tahiti Pro at Teahupoo later this month. Andino is leading the race for the 2019 world title, and a good result in the South Pacific will help get him closer to his goal. He’s had some good results there over the past couple of years and should be feeling pretty comfortable.

For the juniors, the RVCA Pro Junior will take place September 27-29 in Newport Beach. SC

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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he story begins in San Francisco in 1952. Jack O’Neill and a small enclave of bohemians from the city have begun tempting fate in the turbulent waters of Kelly’s Cove at Ocean Beach.

With conditions cold, foggy and foreboding, O’Neill solves two problems: he invents the “wetsuit” to keep him and his buddies warmer, and he opens the first surf shop.

In both instances, he forever changed surfing.

By ’54, the first surf shops had opened their doors down south. Nancy Katin and Hobie Alter opened shops in Surfside and Dana Point, respectively. Katin was making the most sought-after boardshorts, and Hobie’s foam and fiberglass surfboards were a smash success thanks to an earnest friendship with pal Grubby Clark.

Dive N’ Surf opened in Hermosa in ’56, and Jack’s Surfboards opened in Hunting-

Ben Brantell, a 13-year-old student at Shorecliffs Middle School, was a recipient of one of the scholarships and attended the training. Learning things such as CPR, rescue breathing and how to treat a cervical injury, it was most definitely time well spent.

“The ocean is not just about surfing, and bad things could happen anytime to anyone,” Brantell said after the BWRAG course was over. “It has given me more confidence in my surfing, because I feel calm, and feel like I could help someone in need.”

Besides getting dialed in with some lifeguard skills, Brantell just finished competing in his first-ever U.S. Open of Surfing Junior Men’s division. It was a great experience and will serve him well as he continues his journey in the sea. SC

ton Beach in ’57.

After the first few shops broke ground, a slew of others popped up on the West Coast in the early ’60s. California’s local surf shops immediately became the hubs for the budding West Coast surf culture.

“If surfing is a religion, the surf shops are the temples of stoke,” explained ’77 world champ Shaun Tomson in a recent piece he wrote.

These “temples of stoke” are where generations came to learn, laugh, talk story, buy their boards, wetsuits and wax. It was where young surfers were indoctrinated into the lifestyle and culture that turns naive beginners into real, lifelong surfers.

In recognition of the vital role that surf shops have played in the evolution of the sport and lifestyle of the beach, the Surfing Heritage and Culture Center’s new exhibit, “Temples of Stoke,” celebrates more than 20 of the most historic surf shops from up and down the West Coast. The shops have been invited to install their “shrines” in the exhibit space.

Boards, photos, memorabilia and artifacts that tell the story of each shop will be on display to highlight the ethos and values of each uniquely different beach town along the West Coast.

“As surfers, our local shops are so much more than just a place to buy a surfboard or a pair of trunks,” said SHACC’s curator, Barry Haun. “These are the places where we learn to be surfers.”

The Temples of Stoke opening night party will be held on Friday, August 9, 2019, from 6-10 p.m. at SHACC in San Clemente. Shop owners, employees and industry luminaries will all be on hand to celebrate and share their uniquely classic stories that helped make the sport and culture of surfing what it is today. It is open to the public, and tickets are available at SHACC.org.

The exhibit will be on display through October 6. SC

Ben Brantrell. Photo: PVW

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