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Expert Speaks about Current White Shark Activity PAGE 3 VOLUME 12, ISSUE 23
We Believe They Can Fly Congratulations, San Clemente High School Class of 2017 SPECIAL GRADUATION SECTION Jack Szabo, pictured clicking his heels, was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer last year. Despite the prognosis, Szabo returned to school and graduated from San Clemente High School on Thursday, June 1. Photo: Eric Heinz
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marine mammals. Mellott said people need to let lifeguards know immediately if they see a shark. Junior Lifeguard programs at San Clemente are still scheduled, but Mellott said there have been some cancelations by people who had concerns about the sharks. California State Parks Superintendent Rich Haydon, who manages San Onofre State Beach in south San Clemente, said they have not been tracking closures because they have only had one closure in May. “The only closure we had was from the initial attack back in April, and we mirrored what the Camp Pendleton lifeguards were doing,” Haydon said, adding they’ve had advisories almost throughout the entire month.
Five things San Clemente should know this week City Approves Ocean Festival Contract but Seeks to Shield Toll Roads Sponsorship THE LATEST: Ocean Festival has been having a rough month. First the sharks, then it received backlash from the community when it was highlighted on social media that the Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA), the administrators of The Toll Roads, was a sponsor of the festival. San Clemente City Council was approved to consider its five-year contract with the Ocean Festival on Tuesday, June 6, at the meeting, but not before discussions of whether to amend the policies of what events the city would want to sponsor. The contract includes $50,000 each year over a five-year period. Executive director of Ocean Festival, Peggy Vance, told the Council that the people who run the festival also live in the city and do not want to be affected by the potential toll roads. The festival is run by a nonprofit foundation. See more on the toll roads on page 6 of this week’s edition. Vance said people had been “vicious” toward the volunteers and board members of the festival, and that the festival does not take positions on issues and that it brings in revenue for local scholarships and activities. City Council approved to replace the TCA’s donation in exchange for removing their advertisements around the festival. The council also said they recognize the aspects of free speech and the toll roads right to advertise, but because of the financial interests of the city, they should have the right to decide where the money goes. Additionally, as some marketing material has already been printed, Vance said Ocean Festival could look to replace some of the material that have toll road advertisements. On Twitter, people responded to posts by the San Clemente Times on Tuesday regarding the backlash, saying if Ocean Festival distances itself from the TCA, they would have the support of the residents. WHAT’S NEXT: The city is trying to buy out TCA’s sponsorship by approving the $5,000 donation with the intent that they would not be visible at the festival. City San Clemente Times June 8-14, 2017
Chris Lowe of Shark Lab at CSULB speaks about the recent shark activity in South Orange County during the Tuesday, June 6, City Council meeting. Photo: Eric Heinz
Council will look at future events they choose to sponsor and whether those events and sponsors align with their intentions. Ocean Festival is scheduled for July 15-16 at the San Clemente Pier. The event draws tens of thousands of people to the city every year. —Eric Heinz
Public Members Appointed to Safety Task Force
In Month of May, San Clemente May Have Closed Beaches More Times than in 12 Years THE LATEST: According to San Clemente Marine Safety officials, the city’s beaches may have been closed due to shark activity more times in May than they have in the last 12 years. “Hopefully they’re moving on, but it’s hard to predict the future and we’re monitoring the water,” said Rod Mellott, Marine Safety Lieutenant. Most of the sharks seen from Trestles to Doheny have been great white juveniles. San Clemente Marine Safety officials said between April 30 and June 6, San Clemente had about six cumulative days of closures and about 10 cumulative days of shark advisories. One official with Marine Safety said he had seen only one beach closure due to shark activity in his 12 years with the division. Marine Safety uses a drone to detect sharks, but also for surveillance of all ocean activity. They collaborate with neighboring lifeguard agencies and Orange County Sheriff’s Department and
WHAT’S NEXT: Lifeguards will continue to monitor the beaches for sharks and close or issue advisories as needed. The policies follow an algorithm of sorts, which will be posted to this article at www.sanclementetimes.com. To see an update of the current status of beaches, visit www.san-clemente. org and search “surf report.” For more information on Shark Lab, visit www.sculb. edu. —EH
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use watercraft to scout the area. Marine Safety officials have been working with Chris Lowe, Ph.D., director of the Shark Lab at California State Long Beach, to track the sharks. Lowe attended the Tuesday City Council meeting and spoke about what he’s been seeing. “What we’re seeing is something that hasn’t happened in (southern) California in 200 years,” Lowe said during the meeting. “This is not their main hangout.” Lowe said the sharks he’s tracked from Belmont Shore have been followed to Dana Point; however, the sharks tracked in Dana Point have not been leaving. He also said because we’re seeing more sharks, this could be a sign that the coastlines are starting to become healthier, as the sharks are deterred from places where fish are not abundant. Lowe said most juvenile white sharks eat fish and smaller creatures, but as they get older their appetites turn to larger Page 3
THE LATEST: Jim Nielsen, Anthony Harrelson, William Hart and T.J. McGovern were recently appointed to the city’s new Public Safety Task Force. Lou Leto will be an alternate. Fourteen people initially applied. The task force will also be comprised of two City Council members, one Planning Commission member, one Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission member, one Human Affairs Committee member and one representative from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. WHAT’S NEXT: The dates and times for the first meeting of the task force have not yet been decided. Visit this article on www. sanclementetimes.com to view the applicants of those who were selected. —EH
OC Coroner: Skull Found in San Clemente Determined to be Human THE LATEST: At 1 p.m. on Friday, June 2, Orange County Sheriff’s Department announced the remains found in San Clemente on Thursday, June 1, are from a human being. Details will follow on this story. (Cont. on page 4) www.sanclementetimes.com
EYE ON SC (Cont. from page 3) The investigation is now being turned over to the OCSD homicide unit. Lt. Lane Lagaret of OCSD said the remains that were found included a skull and some pieces likely from it. Some teeth were also found in it, and the Orange County Coroner will examine them for dental records to possibly identify the deceased. Nothing else was found, Lagaret said. OCSD will also check missing persons records. The remains were found by a “hiker” early afternoon on Thursday, June 1, according to police, but some witnesses have said it was a biologist in the area doing field work. The hillside where the remains were found is known to have multiple encampments of homeless people where deputies frequently issue trespassing citations and have them removed. Because of the remote location, OCSD is using helicopters to airlift deputies and experts in and out of the area, according to Lt. Lane Lagaret, and it is safer and more effective than making them walk through the foliage. WHAT’S NEXT: It could take some time for forensics to extract any DNA from the bones, and officials said they don’t have a timeline for when more information will be released. San Clemente has had few homicides in the last five years. One in 2014, a murder-suicide, and another in 2015 in which a homeless man was killed near the San Mateo Campground in south San Clemente. On Monday, SafeWize, which tracks FBI data of cities, ranked San Clemente the 25th “safest city” in California. —EH
San Clemente’s Congressman Wades through Questions on Federal, Local Issues from the Public THE LATEST: Like many of his colleagues in Congress, Rep. Darrell Issa, R-CA, of the 49th district hosted a town hall meeting and faced questions from local critics as well as supporters of him, and they had concerns. Issa hosted the town hall meeting on Saturday morning, June 3, at San Juan Hills High School in San Juan Capistrano. The meeting was scheduled to end at 10 a.m. but continued for almost another hour, with a variety of questions submitted by the public. Town hall meetings and retrieving responses from Issa have been a source of controversy. Some organizations have been protesting his actions—for one reason or another—at his office in Vista. More than 500 people came to the town hall, some of whom could not get in because the venue was filled to capacity. Protestors and supporters were outside San Clemente Times June 8-14, 2017
Rep. Darrell Issa, R-CA, of the 49th district, speaks to an audience at a packed auditorium on Saturday, June 3, at San Juan Hills High School. Photo: Eric Heinz
San Juan Hills High School for the duration of the meeting. Prior to the meeting, a giant inflatable chicken with President Donald Trump’s likeness was placed outside. The topic of the day was healthcare, specifically regarding the American Heath Care Act, which is currently making its way through the Senate. It already passed the House of Representatives. The Congressional Budget Office has forecasted the bill would leave 23 million Americans without healthcare. The bill also predicts it would reduce healthcare costs for individuals by 50 percent. “I voted to move that bill to the Senate when the score said they believe the elimination of the individual mandate…was more than 10 million of those people who say will lose their healthcare will choose, simply, not to be insured,” Issa said. That response didn’t sit well with most audience members. “One of the natures of the Affordable Care Act was that it was anti-choice,” Issa said. “You didn’t get to choose (your provider) or not to have an insurer. It is one of the reforms that people with good conscience should have as broad a choice for insurance.” Issa also emphasized his opposition to single-payer healthcare, also known as universal, because of the burden it could place on governments. “Half the money would come from the federal government and half would come from states,” Issa said. “We’re limiting the federal government, telling it what it can and can’t do, and the states can do the rest, and that’s an important consideration.” The California Senate passed a bill that would allow for single-payer coverage on Friday; however, initial reports show there may not be a financially feasible way to implement it. The legislative analysis estimated $400 billion would be needed to fund it.
“We’re best off when money doesn’t go to Washington, (D.C.),” he said. Issa said that although the proposed are not a federal issue, he does support a route that would not bifurcate San Clemente, but he also said he would not want a toll road to disrupt any operations at Camp Pendleton Marine Base to the south of the city. “I’m a supporter of the toll road. I’m not a supporter of the current alignments,” Issa said. Issa said there is an agreement with the Navy of an alignment that would place a toll road through the northern portion of Camp Pendleton. What’s stopping it is the California Legislature, he said. “If they lift the embargo, we can have something that works for San Clemente and the military,” he said. “All of you need to get behind the original alignment. It doesn’t impact as many communities. We’ve got to have Sacramento let us put in an alignment that works for everybody.” Approximately 95 percent of audience members raised their hands when asked if they oppose the current toll road proposals. The announcement by Trump that the United States would remove itself from the Paris climate accord has shaken people up globally. France issued a counter video to the announcement shortly after it was made, deeming the move irresponsible, and the statistics used to justify the move are not credible. “We put out a statement that we were disappointed in the tactics that the president is using, although he said he’s going to engage and negotiate a better deal,” Issa said. “We, America, is leading the charge on reducing emissions. I would have preferred he negotiated from that position. We need to have China and India, who did not pledge to reduce (pledge to reduce their emissions).” Recently, Issa became a member of a bipartisan climate change caucus in ConPage 4
gress, which he said he did because there were “likeminded” representatives in the caucus. “We need to do things that help modern energy, not just clean coal,” Issa said. Prior to the meeting, the San Clemente Times spoke to a few people about what made them want to attend the Saturday town hall. Christine MacLean attended the meeting because she is concerned about the possible new federal healthcare bill among other issues. “I’m worried about climate change and women’s rights, but I think we’re going to deny healthcare to so many people,” MacLean said. “I think Obamacare could have been improved slightly, but we shouldn’t just get rid of it and start over.” Asked about the president’s announcement to leave Paris climate accord, an agreement to reduce pollution among various countries, MacLean said she believes that would have devastating consequences. “I couldn’t be any madder. I’m slightly more disgusted every day,” MacLean said. Chris Woods said he came to the meeting because he wanted to become more active in political processes. “I haven’t been involved in anything political since the Vietnam War,” Woods said. “I think the issues today, not only locally but nationally, demand not just mine but everybody’s participation. I see a lot of dysfunction at the national level for a variety of reasons, not least of which is that we have a narcissist (referring to President Trump) who is deconstructing everything that we have stood for, for over 200 years.” He said it is important for Congress to question the president’s motives. Arthur Schaper, a supporter of Issa, tries to speak with protesters on Saturday, June 3, prior to Rep. Darrell Issa’s town hall meeting at San Juan Hills High School. Photo: Eric Heinz “The Republican Party has got to give our children and our grandchildren something to aspire to,” Woods said. “Right now, they’re not doing that.” Clad in a Donald Trump campaign flag and a “Make America Great Again” hat, Arthur Schaper said he is a supporter of Issa, but he said he wanted the congressman to be more accessible to the people he represents. “I used to call his office, and no one would pick up the phone,” Schaper said. “Now, they pick up the phone. What he doesn’t need to do is go left. He needs to vote right.” WHAT’S NEXT: Mike Levin of San Juan Capistrano and Issa’s 2016 opponent, Ret. Col. Doug Applegate, have both pledged to run for the district in 2018. He hasn’t given any indication that he would not run for another congressional term, but when asked by an audience member if he will, Issa didn’t hesitate with his response. “Yes.” —EH www.sanclementetimes.com
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Hundreds of people who couldn’t get inside McKinney Theater during the forum on Monday, June 5, continued to protest the toll roads outside the theater. Many San Clemente groups opposed to the roads were present. Photo: Eric Heinz
The Road Ahead
San Clemente residents voice loud opposition to proposals at third forum BY ERIC HEINZ, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
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he Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA) hosted its third public forum regarding toll road proposals in South Orange County and San Clemente. The forum took place Monday, June 5, at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo. The McKinney Theater was packed to capacity (406 people), with hundreds more who had to either watch from the overflow rooms or online via the San Clemente Times’ Facebook Live stream. Two panels discussed topics related to the toll roads: the environmental lawsuit settlement between the TCA and local organizations, which took more than a decade, and the second discussed the roles of the Orange County Transportation Authority, Caltrans and the TCA’s transportation analysts. Questions were submitted by the public either in person, via the internet or the overflow rooms. During the first panel, Mike Kraman, the CEO of the TCA; Dan Silver of the Endangered Habitats League; and Richard Katz, described as a settlement discussion participant, explained what the settlement means. In exchange for a $28 million environmental fund, which could be used for a variety of efforts, litigants such as Save San Onofre Coalition and Surfrider Foundation cannot oppose a South Orange County toll road. Eighteen new proposals have come to light since the lawsuit that prohibits the TCA from building in certain areas of the San Mateo Watershed, Camp Pendleton and San Onofre State Beach. Some of them go straight through San Clemente, while others cut through portions of San Juan Capistrano neighboring areas in order to connect the 241 toll road at its current terminus at Ortega Highway. Early on in
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the meeting, Kraman explained that the proposals are not set in stone and are preliminary ideas. He started to say, “We may not have all the right proposals,” and before he could finish his point, the audience shouted back, “You don’t.” Doing nothing is still an option, Silver said. A theme of being behooved by the state to provide adequate transportation in the area dominated the discussion on the second panel. According to various reports by the agencies, traffic is expected to increase 65 percent by 2035 and therefore, they argue, the need for a north-south toll road is imminent. TCA conducted an ascertainment study to gather ideas from the public in 2015, and that’s how the proposals were born. The agency has hosted public input forums since 2016 and began project initiation processes in February. The project initiation includes doing biological work and understanding species that are or may be in the area. A report on the initiation is expected to be ready sometime this fall. The environmental assessment and consulting group Psomas has been targeted by locals who have seen their biologists in the area marking up open space for potential alignments, and most of the concerns are due to the TCA saying they have not started a formal process of toll road construction. Currently, the TCA’s toll road future timeline will include the start of environmental scoping in October and conclude in February 2018. Between 2018 and 2019, technical studies will be done, and a draft environmental report is expected to be done in 2020. The TCA anticipates having a proposal ready to be approved by state/federal agencies by 2021. During the forum, people who could not attend inside held their own rally against the current proposals. On social media, many groups, such as Not My Toll Road and members of the Coalition to Save San Clemente, live-streamed their protest of the toll roads that could go through the city. To watch the forum in its entirety, visit the article that says “Watch Live: TCA Toll Road Forum” at www.sanclementetimes. com or on the San Clemente Times’ Facebook page. SC www.sanclementetimes.com
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SC Sheriff’s Blotter COMPILED BY STAFF
All information below is obtained from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department website. The calls represent what was told to the deputy in the field by the radio dispatcher. The true nature of an incident often differs from what is initially reported. No assumption of criminal guilt or affiliation should be drawn from the content of the information provided. An arrest doesn’t represent guilt. The items below are just a sampling of the entries listed on the OCSD website.
Monday, June 5 DISTURBANCE El Camino Real, 400 Block (8:06 p.m.)A man was seen hitting himself and screaming. SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRUCMSTANCES Avenida Rosa, 100 Block (3:38 a.m.) The caller said a shopping cart with car tires in it was found at the bottom of his stairs.
Sunday, June 4 ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON Avenida Presidio, 100 Block (5:14 p.m.) A man said he was running on the beach trail when some juveniles threw rocks at him. DISTURBANCE El Camino Real, 100 Block (2:11 a.m.) The caller said 30 people were in a fight behind Jimmy John’s and Duke’s. The caller wanted multiple deputies to respond. COURT ORDER VIOLATION Avenida Serra, 100 Block (2:02 a.m.) A woman said her child’s father went to her home and was banging on the door. She said his actions were in violation of a restraining order.
Saturday, June 3 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Marquita, 100 Block (10:47 p.m.) Police conducted a patrol check at a “medical supply” building for two people reported with flashlights behind the building. The caller said they were at the building and “digging for trash.”
WELFARE CHECK Calle Pueblo, 400 Block (10:15 p.m.) A caller said a strobe light had been flashing for two days in a backyard and no one was answering the door. The caller said they were concerned someone was hurt because the owners of the home were described as elderly. DISTURBANCE W. Marquita/El Camino Real (9:47 p.m.) Police were called to a man who was throwing items into the street.
DISTURBANCE El Camino Real, 1600 Block (2:55 a.m.) A woman said a man was knocking on all the bottom-floor windows. The caller said she received secondhand information that the man returned and parked across the street from the location.
Thursday, June 1 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Calle Nuevo, 900 Block (11:23 p.m.) A woman said a man was outside her home and she didn’t know him. She said it was too dark to see and she didn’t want to go outside.
CITIZEN ASSIST Avenida San Pablo, 200 Block (9:18 p.m.) Calling for a second time, a woman said her ex-boyfriend told her he was “going to have people in the area kill her.” WELFARE CHECK Paseo de Cristobal, 300 Block (7:54 p.m.) Police were called to just south of lifeguard tower 5, where it was reported 25 juveniles were drunk and possibly under the influence of substances. The caller was concerned because they could see one young person apparently passed out or hurt, but the others were hiding it and “being shady.” SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Calle Agua/Camino de los Mares (7:32 p.m.) By the Ocean Hills condominiums, police were called to a report of a suspicious man who the caller said was following them. The suspicious man then harassed residents at the clubhouse. The caller heard him yell out, “I am the police.” ILLEGAL PEDDLING Avenida Pico, 900 Block (1:12 p.m.) The caller said an 11-year-old was selling chocolate. SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES E. Avenida Palizada/Avenida de la Estrella (12:58 a.m.) At the Valero gas station, a man said his Nissan Sentra was stolen, but it was reported with “unknown license plates.”
Friday, June 2 OPEN DOOR Paseo de Cristobal, 100 Block (4:44 p.m.) The caller’s neighbors were away for two weeks, and their French doors were cracked open. The caller said they just moved in and didn’t know their names.
FIREWORK VIOLATION W. Paseo Cristobal/ Esplanade (10:50 p.m.) Police were called to the left of T Street on the stairs to the beach for people shooting off fireworks. DISTURBANCE El Camino Real, 1500 Block (10:16 p.m.) At the San Clemente Elks Lodge, a woman was outside the building banging on the doors and windows and screaming that her family’s vehicles were there and her children were inside the building. DISTURBANCE E. El Portal/Avenida de la Estrella (9:30 p.m.) Police were called to people arguing near a parked RV. The caller also said there was a strong odor, a “chemical-type” smell, coming from the RV. DISTURBANCE El Camino Real, 1600 Block (8:48 p.m.) A man and a woman were in a physical altercation. The man dragged the woman be the hair, and both were seen walking into the lobby of a motel. WELFARE CHECK Bella Loma, 100 Block (7:43 p.m.) A caller from Phoenix, Arizona, requested a welfare check after a man posted a message on Facebook saying, “Oh my god, can someone please help me?” The caller said the person also likes to post photos of guns on his page. DISTURBANCE-MUSIC OR PARTY Via el Patio, 300 Block (2:40 p.m.) Children at the location were skateboarding on a makeshift ramp on the side of the house. The owner told them to stop, but he said they just laughed at him.
Fire Burns Half Acre in South San Clemente Neighborhood BY ERIC HEINZ, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
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range County Fire Authority firefighters controlled and extinguished a half-acre brush fire that took place in a grassy area of a residential neighborhood on Thursday, June 1, between the 100 blocks of Avenida Cadiz and Trafalgar Lane.
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No injuries were reported. One witness said they saw two young children run from the area shortly after the fire began to burn a tree as well as undergrowth. The Orange County Sheriff’s Department blotter also reported a call with similar information, but that cause has not yet been determined. SC
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DEL MAR FARMERS MARKET 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Bundles of flowers, fresh produce and much more every Sunday. Avenida Del Mar. TUESDAY, JUNE 13
SUNRISE ROTARY 7:15 a.m. San Clemente Sunrise Rotary meets every Tuesday at Talega Golf Course Signature Grille. 990 Avenida Talega. www.scsunriserotary.com. BEACHES, PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING 6 p.m. The Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission will host its regularly scheduled meeting. SAN CLEMENTE TOASTMASTERS 7 p.m. The club meets every Tuesday, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. for social and networking time. San Clemente Baha’i Center. 3316 Avenida Del Presidente, San Clemente. 805.794.0653. www.sanclementetoastmasters.toastmastersclubs.org. BECAUSE I LOVE YOU (BILY) MEETING 7-9 p.m. Meets every Tuesday. Because I Love You helps parents find solutions to any crisis they are experiencing due to their children’s (adult or minor) poor choices. Presbyterian Church. 119 Avenida De La Estrella. www.bilysc.org. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14
SAN CLEMENTE ROTARY Noon. The San Clemente Rotary meets every Wednesday at the San Clemente Municipal Golf Course Wedgewood Restaurant. 150 E. Avenida Magdalena. 949.233.7981. www.sanclementerotary.org. NORTH BEACH FARMERS MARKET 3-6:30 p.m. The Market at North Beach features vendors of food, jewelry and other wares, and there could be live music. 1501 N. El Camino Real.
A half-acre fire occurred in a grassy area on Thursday, June 1, between the 100 blocks of Trafalgar Lane and Avenida Cadiz. Photo: Eric Heinz
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SAN CLEMENTE VFW POST 7142 MEETING 7 p.m. The San Clemente VFW Post 7142 meets every second Tuesday of the month at the San Clemente Elks Lodge. 1505 N. El Camino Real. 949.464.8391. www.vfw7142.com.
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SCHS Student Creates Sunscreen Project Lily Brown, a senior at San Clemente High School, recently delivered a sunscreen pump station to the high school’s pool deck. Brown dedicated the pump to her family’s friend, Keegan Knappert, who was the sister of two SCHS graduates. Knappert died after a two-year battle with melanoma when she was 24 years old. Brown is the founder of a club at SCHS that aims to raise awareness about the dangers of skin cancer. The sunscreen pump was purchased from Sun Shield with funds from school fundraisers and with the help of Jenny Vales, founder of Skin Cancer Stinks. “Lily was thrilled to see the sunscreen pump installed on her last day of school,” a press release stated.
OC Association of Realtors to Host Taxpayer Watchdog Event The Orange County Association of Realtors will be hosting a free seminar featuring a panel of experts who will help “demystify” Mello-Roos Taxes, according to a press release from Orange County Auditor-Controller Eric H. Woolery. Assessor Claude Parrish and Irvine Mayor Donald P. Wagner and more will discuss the details of Mello-Roos and how they work. The event is scheduled from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Orange County Association of Realtors, 25552 La Paz Road in Laguna Hills. Parking is open and complimentary. To register for the event, visit http:// conta.cc/2rVm7Km
SCARWF Helps Businesses Fly American Flags On Thursday, May 25, San Clemente Area Republican Women (SCARWF) visited businesses in the area in support of the Old Glory Flag Project for the Caring For America Program in preparation for Memorial Day, May 29, and Flag Day, June 14. The businesses currently flying the American flag were given a certificate for honoring the colors of the United States. Business owners with “naked” flag poles, who agreed to fly Old Glory, were given a free flag. Eleven businesses were recognized with certificates and two were presented with brand new flags. This project was led by the organization’s awards chairwoman with the assistance of Mollie Lazarus and donations from other SCARWF members. San Clemente Times June 8-14, 2017
Lily Brown, left, started a club at San Clemente High School that brings awareness to skin protection and skin cancer. Brown also established an on-campus sunscreen dispenser. Photo: Courtesy
The Friends of San Clemente Foundation’s seventh annual golf tournament will take place June 23 at San Clemente Municipal Golf Course. Photo: Courtesy
Friends of San Clemente Foundation Benefit Golf Tournament is June 23
Arts Orange County to Honor Casa Romantica Arts Orange County will present its 18th Annual Orange County Arts Awards on Tuesday, October 17 in the Samueli Theater, Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, to honor its arts stars, hosted by the county’s non-profit arts agency, Arts Orange County. This year’s Helena Modjeska Cultural Legacy Award honorees for lifetime contributions to the Orange County arts community include Charlie and Ling Zhang, arts patrons; Molly Lynch, choreographer and arts leader; James Luna, legendary performance artist. An Achievement Award for outstanding arts organization will be given to Casa Romantica Cultural Center & Gardens in San Clemente.
Gem And Mineral Society Meeting is June 21 South Orange County Gem and Mineral Society (SOCGEMS) will hold its monthly meeting from 7:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on June 23 at the San Clemente Community Center, located at 100 N. Calle Seville. The topics of discussion will center on turquoise, which will be presented by Dayton Simmons, a turquoise trader from New Mexico who has spoken throughout the U.S. Simmons speaks around the country on the criteria of education from the Gemological Institute of America. He will bring many samples and will have items for sale. Bring your own turquoise to be identified. Admission is free, and refreshments will be served. For more information, visit www.socgems.com.
The Friends of San Clemente Foundation’s seventh annual golf tournament takes place at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, June 23, at the San Clemente Municipal Golf Course. This sports event is tax-deductible. All proceeds will be contributed to San Clemente’s Beaches, Parks and Recreation Department for the children’s “Funon-the-Run” mobile park program, which takes recreation activities throughout the city and provides scholarships for needy children’s recreational and sports classes and activities. The cost for a foursome is $500 and $150 for singles. Dinner is $40. Each golfer will receive a pair of Rainbow sandals. As golfers proceed through 18 challenging holes, they are served beverages and snacks at selected holes. Throughout the day, “skill-proving” contests such as “closest to the pin,” longest drive,” “beat the pro” and “hole in one” will take place. Tournament co-chairs have announced that the six years of this annual event have supported sports opportunities for local boys and girls. Sign up by calling 949.370.1224 or visiting www.friendsofsanclemente.org.
One-Day Plein Air Painting San Clemente Art Association (SCAA) is asking artists to join in a one-day plain air painting competition called “Paint the Town.” The event will take place from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on July 2. The event is free to the public, but registration fees will be announced for competing artists. The competition will focus on scene of
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life in San Clemente, Dana Point and San Juan Capistrano,” a press release from the association stated. SCAA is located at the San Clemente Community Center, 100 N. Calle Seville. Winners in the categories of best of show and best historical depiction will be announced at the Paint the Town reception in the association gallery after the competition. For information, contact the association at 949.492.7175, visit www. sanclementeartassociation.com or www. facebook.com/sanclementeartassociation.
OCTA Offers Youth Summer Pass The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) is encouraging youth to explore their community this summer using the discounted OCTA Youth Summer Pass. The 30-day Youth Summer Pass is a limited-time discount on the youth monthly pass. It’s being offered to children ages 6 to 18 and costs $20, half off the regular price. It is valid for unlimited rides on the 65 OC Bus routes from June 1 to August 31. The Youth Summer Pass can be purchased using the mobile ticketing feature of the OC Bus app. As part of this year’s promotion, OCTA is offering prizes, including Knott’s Berry Farm tickets, movie theater tickets and gift cards, to a lucky winner each week. To enter, participants are asked to hop on an OC Bus, take a selfie with the special summer bus decal and share their photos on social media using #OCSummerBus. To find out more about the OCTA Youth Summer Pass, visit www.octa.net. Have something interesting for the community? Send your information to editorial@sanclementetimes.com. www.sanclementetimes.com
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VIEWS, OPINIONS AND INSIGHTS
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e’re pleased to announce and welcome Rachael Mattice to the Picket Fence Media team. Rachael joins us as our new Group Managing Editor. An excellent writer and editor, Rachael joins us after gaining experience at such media outlets as OC Weekly and The Indianapolis Star. She also worked most recently as managing editor for the content team of a local health services company and has been living in the San Clemente area for the past few months. Picket Fence Media’s Welcome aboard, new Managing Editor Rachael! SC Rachael Mattice.
Letters to the Editor
TOLL ROAD
JIM COSHLAND, San Clemente
The current Toll Road situation is not new at all. Years ago, the city was engaged with the same problem of being bisected by a new large highway. I didn’t like that Toll Road concept, where it has to compete with freeways. I though a new freeway was better. Unfortunately, the folks whose job it was to protect the city allowed the opposite to occur. A group mostly made up of outsiders who did not live here made a deal that threw San Clemente under the bus. At that time, a valid routing and solution was at hand for the Toll Road to go around the city outskirts and connect with I-5 south of town. At the time, I wrote a letter to San Clemente Times and stated that this wasn’t over, and the Toll Road will be built, whether in five, 10, or even 25 years. Demographics and growth will demand it. I haven’t
changed my position. Now, here we are again with even worse prospects. It is now time to scrap the old misbegotten deal and work out how to get the road connected up with I-5 south of town. Our current city protectors should now work to really protect this city and not throw us under the bus again by siding with the outsiders who have no interest in our town’s well-being. To submit a letter to the editor for possible inclusion in the paper, e-mail us at letters@sanclementetimes.com. San Clemente Times reserves the right to edit readersubmitted letters for length and is not responsible for the claims made or the information written by the writers. Please limit your letters to 350 words.
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GUEST OPINION: View from the Pier by Herman Sillas
Act in Good Faith with Use of Handicap Placards
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n the 1970s, some young men and myself decided to meet on Saturday mornings in Gardena at a Mexican restaurant to donate money to candidates we thought would be supportive of Mexican Americans running for office. We paid $10 each meeting and put the money in the bank to be used later for the efforts. Jess Unruh, a known California politician had decided to run for governor in 1970. His opinion was that he could not win the election unless a Mexican American was running for another office on the democratic ticket. I met with Unruh and told him no candidate would run unless he had the support of the Democratic Party. He said he would give that support. With that support, I agreed to run for state controller. Unfortunately, on the last day to file for state controller, two candidates filed for the office. I lost in the primary, and Unruh lost the general election. I ran for office four years later and lost, but I met Gov. Jerry Brown, who was running for his first term as governor. He asked me to help him in appointing people to his administration. I leaped at the chance and went up and down the state seeking applicants for the positions. After such work, he offered me a choice of several positions. I chose director of the Department of Motor Vehicles. I loved the idea that I would be able to be in contact with all of California’s drivers. The employees of the DMV sent a San Clemente Times June 8-14, 2017
letter to Brown to retain the director at that time. He appointed me instead. I enjoyed the challenge and met the workers. Every day presented a new challenge. One day, I learned that handicap drivers had to have a car with a license plate to display on their car to part in designated areas. Most of them had family or friends drive them. I said I thought it was unfair for them to THE VIEW have to buy a car so that FROM THE PIER By Herman Sillas they could be transported. Why not provide them with a driver’s license that was moveable and could be used by their family or friends in order to utilize handicap parking spots? The driver’s license must be visible in the car that was used to transport them. Everyone thought it was a good idea, and so we allowed handicap drivers and passengers to obtain a plastic transferable cards used only for people who could not drive the cars themselves. We were so proud of ourselves for addressing the problems faced by many people with disabilities. That was almost 50 years ago. Since that time, plastic cards have been used by family and friends to take people with disabilities to their destinations. I am now a disabled driver and can no longer drive my automobile. I realize that
my actions nearly 50 years ago has an effect on us today. Many of my friends are making use of the disability cards available to them. They tell me that they feel like movie stars when they go out, where parking for people with disabilities is right next to the entrance of a business. However, there are some problems. It seems that when the handicapped person has died, some friends and family members make use of the handicap cards for themselves. They use the cards as if they are entitled to them as well. It deprives people who are truly living with these ailments of fair access. Only the deceased would have been able to use the card. Only handicapped drivers are entitled to them to make use of the parking. Don’t use a deceased handicap license card. Otherwise, you will find you are in violation and could be subjected to a citation or fine. Herman Sillas is a former director of the California Department of Motor Vehicles and former U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of California under former President Jimmy Carter. Sillas may be reached at sillas@aol.com. SC
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“I will be blunt: no advice will be given in this speech. Alas, many people can give better advice, people who are older, more educated and more experienced than I. What right does having the highest GPA in our grade give me to tell you what to do? Many things that I could say have already been said before. Instead, go to the beach, take a hike, surf, skateboard, climb a mountain, read a book, listen to music, or just do something fun, all these activities are more worthwhile than listening to my advice. Maybe when I’m 60 and, hopefully, rich and famous, I’ll be worthy of giving advice. And now, let’s begin.” —Evan Snyder
Class of 2017: Celebrate Our Accomplishments San Clemente High School Scholar of Scholars Speech by Evan Snyder Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, friends and family, teachers, students, and most of all Graduates of the Class of 2017. My name is Evan Snyder, and it is an honor to speak to you on this special occasion. The author of our generation, J. K. Rowling, once wrote, “It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all—in which case, you fail by default.” This class has proven itself to live by these words, and their philosophy has brought us remarkable success. I would like to highlight a few of our class’s accomplishments over the past year: Our class participated in the Honor Choir and Symphony orchestra, preforming in Segerstrom Concert hall, and our Madrigals achieved high ratings at their Boston festival. All three of our drama department’s plays, Into the Woods, The Curious Savage, and Marry Poppins were superb. The newspaper and yearbook staff worked tirelessly to produce engaging and well-received publications. Our brand-new Cisco Learning Lab opened its doors, creating a wide range of technology-related courses. Our class consistently outperformed the national and state averages for grades and test scores of all types. And, of course, championships abounded, as our teams took home eight league titles, our dance team won three national titles and our surf team, once again, was state Page 16
champs. Let’s see, did I miss anyone? Ok, moving on. It is by no mere accident or coincidence that all of these remarkable things have happened this year, or at least I would hope. It has been the result of our ambition to do our personal best; to persist, persevere and perfect ourselves; to work as individuals and as a team. Today, our many hours of arduous work have finally paid off. The extraordinary amount of achievements of this class would not have been possible without the help, support, and guidance of our parents and teachers, counselors and coaches, and the overall inspiration from the entire school community. To these mentors, I say: Our success is your success, for you have given us the courage to dare, the knowledge to excel and the belief that we can succeed. You have been there for us with encouragement and care; you have had faith when we doubted ourselves. You have instilled in us the self-confidence needed to reach for our dreams. For all of these things, we, the Class of 2017, thank every single one of you. As graduates, we face many uncertainties in both the immediate and distant future. However, uncertainty is another word for opportunity. I said at the beginning of this speech that I was not going to give advice. We’re already living by it. Thank you all for coming to witness this very special day. Congratulations, happy graduation, and best of luck to the San Clemente High School class of 2017! www.sanclementetimes.com
San Clemente High School Graduating Class of 2017 Erwin Adame Rodman Afshar Arman Akhondzadeh Jahfreen Alam Andrew Alatorre Takoda Blue Albers Christine Marie Alexiou Matthew Harris Alexiou Ruby Alfaro Alexandra Madison Altman Luis Joseph Alvarez Miriam Paola.Alvarez Cesar Arturo Alvarez Sanchez Zane Alexander Alzate Benjamin Jonah Amador Emilio Zeferino Ambriz Tehya Elizabeth Andersen Benjamin Walker Anderson Brianna Nicole Anderson Trevor Ronald Ankrom Lukela Annigoni Renee Lourdes Applegate Alexis Noel Arenas Tamara Ann Armstrong Kyle Steven Arnett Cole Michael Asakowicz Elektra Ashbrook Lauren Alyssa Ashby Ricardo David Ashe Nathan Scott Atkinson Jacob Manuel Atwood Kevin Ernesto Ayala De Paz Ian Hunter Ayers Alexis Nicholas Backstrand Tyler James Bagley Aanicka Marie Balcombe Cory Scott Ballinger Ricardo JesusBanda Duron Jacob Bang Evan Matthew Banks Alexis Kristine Barba Sara Elizabeth Barnes Zachary William Barnes Juan Bandini Barrie
Haleigh A Bartow Brandon Michael Bauccio Christina Elli Beaulieu Miguel Angel Becerra Julia Ann Becker Tess Rachel Beech Mikaela Jenna Bellomo Nicholas James Belvedere Mason Robert Belyea Ashlee Darlene Bennett Arianna Raelle Bentzen Noelani Marie Bernal Colby James Bertrand Kailey Ann Biggs Abigayle Taylor Bingham Blake Patrick Birmingham Siana Maris-Bleu Blanc-Hall Myles Dewayne Blazer Joshua Cole Block Rachel Constance Blumer Favian Bonilla Emma Drew Borie Brandon Robert Born Michael W Bornhoff Isabella Joelle Bothwell Jacob Thomas Boulgarides Abigail Cathleen Bozarth Makenzie Anne Bradley Allie Alana Brady Spencer Bramwell Julia Frances Brandt Connor Peirce Brannon Mia Hope Branstrom Jacob Michael Hoang Giam Bregman Blake Thomas Brewer Hunter Fitzgerald Brewer Gregory Brock Dean Aaron Brosche Emma Caroline Brown Lily Christine Brown Lauren Ann Brzykcy Ashley Ann Buchanan Michael Scott Buchanan Anthony Aldo Bueno
Thomas Michael Bullock Landan Eugene Burt Andrei Baptista Busacay Micah S Butts Jose Cabrera Collin Domenick Cadili Garin Jay Cadman Bryan Noel Calderon Mark Anthony Calentino Lexi Marie Camarena Kiana Camargo Kayla Nicole Campbell Makena Rose Capitan Gavin Charles Cappa Quinntin Anthony Cappa Haleigh Kiona Cardwell Tiana Jade Carlston Bennett Scott Carni Samantha Renee Carrera Emmanuel Carrillo Sean Lawrence Carroll Tristin John Carroll Edgar Carteno Dzul Noah Timothy Carter Cassandra Castillo Kayla Aika Castro Namor Cayres Lobo Elifio Ivette Elizabeth Ceja Sanchez Isabel Margaret Cervantes Lorena Cervantes Gabriella Renee Chadsey Hunter Nina Marie Chavez
Taylor Nicolle Cheatham Jared Moon Chen Lauren Leilani Chong Kelsey Nicole Chriss Christopher Reed Christensen Alleanna Clark Chad Austin Clifton Dylan Tanner Clifton Zachary Monroe Cochrun Micaela Marie Coelho Bridget Michelle Cole Jade Suanno Cole Lexa Caylee Coleman Anne Marin Combs Cade Ashton Conrad Devynn Ann Conte Joshua Patrick Coon Sydney Suiaunoa Cooper Valeria Lucille Cormier Erica Johanna Cornelius Christopher Grayson Cowper Nicole Brittany Cox Cristina Marie Craig Makenna Lynne Craig Kurt William Crapo Jensen Michael Crary Maria Michelle Crilly Kevin Crisostomo Alora Constance Cruz Amanda Leanne Cruz Eduardo Medina Cruz Cody Alexander Cullen Hannah N. Currie Bayleigh Isabella Curtis Bryce Andrew Curtis Jacob Niel Dahl Joshua Lee Dalton Lorenzo Vicente Lodenquai Danan Annie Darbinian Colin Alexander Davies Bowen Sean Davis Jose Carlos de Jesus Juarez John Carey de Koeyer Tanner Richard De La Pena Makenna Jean Delahooke Lucas Edward Demchik Trevor Thompson Denney Jayna Rae Detten Tanner Fredric Deveze Adrian Rayshun Devoe Natalie Kae Devore Fernando Diaz Stephanie Diaz Cameron Alexander Dickie Sophia Alexandra Didier Lindsey Marie DiFante
Samantha Hope Dixon Carly Ann Dobias Jake London Dobson Kaylee Madison Dodd Brittany Elaine Dominguez Baily Nga Donlin Shea Alanna Donnelly Cole Nicholas Dorris Camrin Jade Dressel Hailey Renee Duncan Brycen R. Dutchik Makena Grace Duty Evan Avery Echelberger Sean Thomas Edwards Journee Justine Eib Brooke Sierra Eisele Brenden Scott Eissman Elen Rose Elliott Blue Lou Engelking Matthew Evan Erickson Omeed John Farhadi Francesca Sara Fedorovsky Kian Timothy Feiner Summer Christine Fields Mikayla Danielle Finney Lewis Terrence Fisk Alec Ellington Fletes Nathan Sean Fleuriau Justin ohn Flotho Ashley Christine Folia Colin Jeffrey Fouch Reece Allen Fradella Maya Margaret Fransz-Myers Fischer West Frauenzimmer Maisie Shealynn Freeny Brooke Arlene Frohlich Cassandra Fuentes Jason Takeo Fujiwara Max Connor Gadberry Hunter Jay Gallaher Aaron Galvan Madison Maryalice Gamette Carina Garcia Esmeralda Garcia Michael Patrick Garcia Hernan Garcia Fuentes Jacob Richard Garcia-Mills Zack Cary Gardner Zoe Anne Gaul Thomas Calvin Gebauer Sarah Elizabeth Gerard Sophia Leigh Giangregorio Luke Jeffrey Giannelli Maia Elizabeth Gibson Evan Michael Gill Emily Rose Glaser
Ciarra Jesea Glover Dylan Gold Christian Gomez Isaac Calletano Gomez Josue Gomez Lorena Maciel Gomez Christopher Ryan Gonzales Jason Jonas Graff Isaiah Evan Gragg John Andrew Granados Rylee Anne Grant Melia Nicole Graves Madeline Green Jay Thomas Greenblatt Jacob Christian Gregory Carly Grimmer Tomasz Gruszka Daniela Gutierrez Leslie Gutierrez Mateo Gutierrez Nestor Gutierrez Ulises David Guzman Noah Gaven Haas Kai Elijah Hadsall Beau Alexander Hagan Bailey Lynn Hahn Breanna Rose Hahn Makayla Nicole Hall Rachel Theresa Hallam Kyle Richard Hamilton Aaron Tyler Handa Christopher Daniel Hangan Logan David Hannah Bryce Eric Hansen Lauryn Rachel Hansen Nathaniel Steven Hansen Joshua Bradley Harper Lucas Matthew Harper Amy Harris Celeste Nicholle Harris Ava Christine Harvey Brooke Taylor Harvey Noah Thomas Hayes Storme Blackburne Haynes Xavier Len Hendricks Kaylee Rose Henry Cameron James Herbert Michelle Allise Herbert Brooke Renda Herbes Gabrielle Elyse Herd Daniela Oliva Hernandez Fernando Hernandez Isabelle Hope Hernandez Kimberly Hernandez Yolanda Chavez Hernandez (Continued)
Maxwell Joseph Herrbach Taylor Alan Herrod Tyler Gabreal Hickey Lauren Alexandria Hill Bodie Matthew Hobson Brandon Michael Hoffman Tyler John Homerding Matthew James Hooper Shane Hopper Rachel Katherine Hops Brevin Diego Hosea Maya Christine Howie David James Howren Isaac Marc Huber Marin Elyse Anson Hulse Jess Matthew Hunt Joel Benjamin Hunter Samantha Hurtado Dean Michael Jacobsen Kira Limei Graf Jan Tanner Kenneth Jensma Russell David Jewell, Jr. Alyssa Madison Johnson Ashley Madison Johnson Ashley Nicole Johnson Rachel Renae Johnson Taylor Michelle Johnson Trevor William Johnston John Michael Katke Townsend J. Kauffman Grace A. Kawalec Eric Thomas Kearns Matthew James Keany Noelle Francis Corral Keisker Sean Taylor Kelsay Catherine Josephine Kendall Colin Patrick Kennedy Katie Sue Kerr Matthew H. Kerr Shane Keith Kimbrough Amanda King Mason Michael Klasna Ryan James Kline James Peterson Klink George Hunter Knights Savannah Rose Konzelman Christian Demitri Kouris Zachary Philip Krogman Thomas Eric Krug Kyra Dannalee Kuhn Kira Raevyn Kumo Jessica Francis Kylander Sawyer Jane Labbe Colby Christian Lacher Angel Lagunas Brandon Lagunas Thomas James Lambla David De Jesus Lang Airen Steven Lapsley, Jr. Morgan Marie Lathrum
Ambria Lawson Alexandra Julia LeCause Cyrus Orion Leland Echo Marie Lembcke Nicholas Fernando Lemus Jordan Clementine Lenz Brandon Chun-Ho Leung Sean Patrick Levendoski Madison Nicole Lewis David Licea Grace Yoon Hi Lindsay Madyson Rose Lippincott Benjamin Charles Little Bryan Lopez Kate Zada Lopez Luis Lopez Maria Guadalupe Lopez Melina Lopez Roger Junior Lopez Cooper Thomas Lora Solana Marie Loust Gwyneth Rose Lucero Katherine Elizabeth Luitjens Gavin K. Luna Michelle Christine Luna Sergio Bruno Luna Sander Hansen Lush Ruby Lucille Lynk Ily Madison Macpherson Jonathon Alexander Magana Juan Andres Magra Shayan Manavi Logan Michael Manning Erika Hope Marangi Brandon Lauren Maravilla-Poulson Delaney Renee Marchant Brigham Alexander Maready Kyle Logan Marshall Gabriel Joseph Martinez Jaxon Wyatt Martinez Yesenia Sanchez Martinez Haelynn Dempsie Frances Marx Francia Rubi Maya-Chegue Avery Morgan McBride Anne Michaelis McCarthy Cassidy May McCleary Brenna Megan McClung Maddison Lee McColly Kaelen Noel McCracken Ashley Christine McCulloch Hanna Rae McCutcheon Marina Armida McDonough Jade Elizabeth McGarry Stephan Dushon McGinn Emma Rose McGuire Madison Hope McVicar McKayla Valen Mear Katia Medina Antunez Roberto Amaury Medrano Luke Ryan Melby
Alen Memic Luis Mendoza Victor Mendoza Priscilla Merlo Kyle Robert Merrill Jean-Luc Patrice Michelena Jesse Thomas Mikulec Graham Ethan Miller Jaden Andrew Mirarchi Daniel Poll Mircheff Kobe Robert Mizokami Shikha Rashesh Mody Karina Molina Nicole Najera Mondragon Austin Michael Monetti Michael Andre Monier Austin Taylor Moore Kaitlynn Marie Moore Ryan Nicholas Moore Kelsey Morales Samantha Morales Michael Moran Colby Jordan Morillo Tanner Robert Morin Abigail Rose Morris Matthew Rider Morris Joshua Michael Mourer Parker Augustus Mudge Abigail Muniz Calvin Fritz William Murray Leila Luisa Murray Jenna Nevarez Wyatt McCullough Newton Kai Isaksen Nguyen Christopher James Nicol Skylar Morgan Nilsson Austin Joseph Nix Shelby Lynn Norberg Chase Edward Oblen Mitchell Atlas Olesinski Sarah Grace Oliman Michael Olmos Bray Anastasia Olson Mekenzie Kate Openshaw Eric Anderson Ord Ian Allen Orfila Austin David Ortiz Hector Noel Ortiz, Jr. Leonell Osorio Ramirez Geoffrey Christopher Osuna Luke Courtenay Overin Taylor Ryan Paczkowski Riley Reynaldo Paredes Zoe Rose Pattin Chase Alexander Paulson Carly Peck Grisham Peck Anayeli Pedraza Makena Diane Pekarek Alexsandra Gradilla Pena
Carolina Torres Perez Delaney JoAnne Perez Franco Gustavo Perez Jordan Layne Perlow Keely Shay Perry Veronica Grace Petrikas Anh-Vy Ngoc Pham Samuel Thomas Phegley Victoria Layne Phillips Mikayla Rene Piercy Kylie Rae Pignone Rylee Sienna Pigott Katie Marie Pitkin John Michael Pollak Kyler Jacob Presho-Hartung Kamryn Rose Prevost Davis Ann Price Nicholas Prokop Bradley Robert Prolo Robert James Provencio Jordan Marilee Pruitt Fiama Rosa Pschaidt Lorena Quezada Bryan Quintero Logan Matthew Radovich Mateo Nikolos Rael Maya Alexis Raisola Christian James Ramirez Fernando Ramirez Jorge Fernando Ramirez Rodrigo Ramirez Victor Manuel Ramirez Karina Guadalupe Ramirez Dominguez Pedro A. Ramos Kimberly Ramos Jimenez Yael Rangel Acosta Sarah Jane Rasor Victoria Grace Reardon Brandon Robert Clifton Reaves Hannah Nicole Reed Derek Paul Reese Rachel Marie Reese
Jack Steven Regalado Jesse Reguerin Gabrielle Amara Reid Paige Reilly Kenedi Rentz Isaac Kenneth Rex Cristian Jesus Reyes Ismael Reyes Olivia Marie Reyes Anne Elizabeth Reyland Derek Charles Reynolds Caily Ricana Hugh Mason Richards Iain Alistair Richards Tera Noel Richardson Daniel Hamilton Richens Brock Allen Ridill Carson Danielle Riggle Evelyn V. Riley Michael Ryan Rinehart Rene Rios Kainoa Gregory Risko Jordan Rivera Maximiliano Rivera-Patton Bailey Kendel Robbins Sarah Jane Roberts Yamila Anahi Rocamora Dominic Josef Rodarti McKenna Dawson Roe Danielle Brieann Roland Elysha Kate Romano Ellice Ann Romero Luis Romero Dayton Ryan Romo Hailey Breanne Rooney Mario Rossi Scott Joseph Royer Ryan Jeffrey Russell Francesca Noelle Russo Nicole Kamryn Rutherford Michael Aftim Saba Aylin Salgado (Continued)
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Joshua Riley Sanchez Karen Esmeralda Sanchez Yareli Itzel Sanchez Tyler Savage Alex James Schechter Kinsey Kathleen Schiffer Kaleb Christian Schirmacher Jack Parker Schmid Ryan Patrick Schulte Ava Jane Schwab Ian Aramis Schwab Allison Marie Schwartz Michaela Leilani Schwartz Taylor Mitchell Scott John Patrick Sears Tanner Adam Sears Dillon Antonio Selby Isabella Marie Sells Saffron Hooper Sener Jonathan Alexander Serrano Erin Diane Settanni Nathan James Settanni Kalvin Lawrence Shahnavaz-Khan Nathan Laurence Shepherd Jacob Robert Shiroke Jairo Sierra Garrett Graham Silverman Rayna Sinclair
Samantha Grace Skorstad Haley Alida Slovenec Joseph Stuart Small Lowell Jack Smith Madison Jaye Smith Shelby Starr Smith Olivia Patricia Smola Kendall Elizabeth Snow Evan Daniel Snyder Melanie Michelle Speck Matthew Julian Sprague Matthew David Sroka Emma Catherine Stabley Taylor Nicole Stafford Ryan Stalmer Hannah Anne Stark Ryley McGregor Steel Jake Douglas Steele Alyssa Maria Stefencavage Andrea Nicole Stein Coltyn Blake Bakunas Steinheimer Cassandra Rose Stewart Donovan Matthew Stewart Maria Stierley Alana Nicole Stockwell John Way Stoughton Hope Trinity Faith Stracener Kyle Stephen Streuter
Jordan Andrew Summers Ethan Michael Sutherland-Chavez Jonathan Cole Suttles Lucas Cameron Swart John Paul Szabo Kaimana Joseph Takayama Nazgol Lindsay Tajalli Jessica Marie Taylor Shawn Ann Taylor Katherine Rose Terkoski Evan David Terry Asiana Dinorah Thurn Emma Lynn Timmons Izabella Catherine Timmons Kayla Jade Tobia Turner Tumutoa Tonkovich Christopher Torcaso Alejandro Torres Pena Justice Scout Travers Riley Ann Trigwell Sarah Elizabeth Turbeville Hunter Steven Tustison Diana Guadalupe Urcino James William Ustick, III Pamela Denise Valencia John August Van Dixhorn James Van Ginkel Tatum Kimberly Van Sickle
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Olivia Lauren Whitney Melissa Grace Whitsell Micaela Renee Whitsell Emma Leigh Wilcox Natalie Rae Wileman Naomi Nicole Wilhite Calvin Jeffrey Jordan Williams Daniel P. Williams Cale Andrew Wills Claire Louise Wilson Hannah Marie Wilson James Rolph Wilson Elliott Anne Winkelmann Jacob Carl Winkler Koby Steven Wolfe Joshua Alexander Wood Lauren Elise Woodstra Riley Stephen Wright Jordan Anthony Yim Madeleine Amelia Jane York Noah Silas Young Coral Zavalza Jimenez Zachary Grant Zeidman Alice Zhang Jimmy Zhang Emely Yasmin Zimmermann Braden Mitchell Zines Eric Carter Zoe
Awards & Honors Scholar of Scholars Evan Snyder
Valedictorians (signified by white robe) Jahfreen Alam Matthew Alexiou Tehya Andersen Brianna Anderson Renee Applegate Nathan Atkinson Tyler Bagley Christina Beaulieu Noelani Bernal Blake Birmingham Emma Borie Brandon Born Makenzie Bradley Gabriella Chadsey Jared Chen Lauren Chong Alleanna Clark Bridget Cole Anne Combs Sydney Cooper Valeria Cormier Kurt Crapo Bryce Curtis Annie Darbinian Makenna Delahooke Trevor Denney Adrian Devoe Lindsey DiFante Baily Donlin Shea Donnelly Cole Dorris Camrin Dressel Sean Edwards Francesca Fedorovsky Kian Feiner Ashley Folia Maya Fransz-Myers Fischer Frauenzimmer Brooke Frohlich Madison Gamette Maia Gibson Emily Glaser Melia Graves Jay Greenblatt Tomasz Gruszka Bailey Hahn Breanna Hahn Makayla Hall Christopher Hangan Lauryn Hansen Amy Harris Ava Harvey Brooke Harvey Noah Hayes Cameron Herbert Michele Herbert
Taylor Herrod Lauren Hill Jess Hunt Dean Jacobsen Kira Jan Rachel Johnson Matthew Keany Sean Kelsay Catherine Kendall Ryan Kline Christian Kouris Zachary Krogman Thomas Krug Jessica Kylander Sawyer Labbe Colby Lacher Abigail Larson Nicholas Lemus Melina Lopez Katherine Luitjens Sander Lush Ily Macpherson Erika Marangi Delaney Marchant Brigham Maready Cassidy McCleary Kaelen McCracken Madison McVicar Roberto Medrano Kyle Merrill Graham Miller Shikha Mody Michael Monier Matthew Morris Leila Murray Kai Nguyen Christopher Nicol Austin Nix Sarah Oliman Riley Paredes Zoe Pattin Grisham Peck Delaney Perez Jordan Perlow Keely Perry Veronica Petrikas Anh-Vy Pham Kyler Presho-Hartung Daniel Quach Sarah Rasor Derek Reese Anne Reyland Hugh Richards Iain Richards Evelyn Riley Maximiliano Rivera-Patton Bailey Robbins Dominic Rodarti McKenna Roe Elysha Romano Karen Sanchez Kaleb Schirmacher Michaela Schwartz John Sears Saffron Sener Garrett Silverman Evan Snyder Matthew Sprague Jake Steele Coltyn Steinheimer Donovan Stewart Jonathan Suttles Katherine Terkoski Evan Terry
Emma Timmons Izabella Timmons John Van Dixhorn James Van Ginkel James Varos Francesca Viera Caitlyn Vilar Brooke Visagie Hunter Wandrocke Madison Ward Vanessa Wasbin Jayden Watt Trey Westbrook Caroline Whelan Olivia Whitney Micaela Whitsell Hannah Wilson Elliott Winkelmann Jacob Winkler Lauren Woodstra Alice Zhang Jimmy Zhang Braden Zines Eric Zoe
International Baccalaureate Diploma (signified by red robe) Christina Beaulieu Noelani Bernal Blake Birmingham Gabriella Chadsey Lauren Chong Alleanna Clark Kurt Crapo Ashley Folia Maia Gibson Emily Glaser Melia Graves Makayla Hall Ava Harvey Brooke Harvey Kira Jan Matthew Keany Sean Kelsay Christian Kouris Thomas Krug Nicholas Lemus Sander Lush Delaney Marchant Cassidy McCleary Kaelen McCracken Hanna McCutcheon Madison McVicar Roberto Medrano Shikha Mody Michael Monier Leila Murray Austin Nix Riley Paredes Zoe Pattin Carly Peck Grisham Peck Delaney Perez Keely Perry Veronica Petrikas Anh-Vy Pham Anne Reyland Carson Riggle Evelyn Riley Elysha Romano Evan Snyder
Jake Steele James Ustick, III John Van Dixhorn James Van Ginkel Brooke Visagie Hunter Wandrocke Madison Ward Lauren Woodstra Eric Zoe
National Honor Society Lauren Ashby Nathan Atkinson Alexis Backstrand Noelani Bernal Abigail Bozarth Gabriella Chadsey Jared Chen Lauren Chong Alleanna Clark Baily Donlin Cole Dorris Kian Feiner Maia Gibson Emily Glaser Jay Greenblatt Lauryn Hansen Ava Harvey Lauren Hill Kira Jan Matthew Keany Delaney Marchant Kyle Merrill Shikha Mody Leila Murray Carly Peck Fiama Pschaidt Daniel Quach Maximiliano Rivera-Patton Saffron Sener Evan Snyder Alice Zhang
California Scholarship Federation Gold Seal Bearers
Jahfreen Alam Renee Applegate Evan Banks Christina Beaulieu Noelani Bernal Blake Birmingham Rachel Blumer Makenzie Bradley Gabriella Chadsey Jared Chen Lauren Chong Alleanna Clark Anne Combs Valeria Cormier Nicole Cox Kurt Crapo Bryce Curtis Trevor Denney Lindsey DiFante Shea Donnelly Kian Feiner Ashley Folia Maia Gibson Emily Glaser
Melia Graves Makayla Hall Lauryn Hansen Ava Harvey Brooke Harvey Lauren Hill Kira Jan Matthew Keany Catherine Kendall Ryan Kline Christian Kouris Thomas Krug Sawyer Labbe Alexandra LeCause Melina Lopez Katherine Luitjens Ily Macpherson Delaney Marchant Brigham Maready Anne McCarthy Cassidy McCleary Kaelen McCracken Madison McVicar Roberto Medrano Kyle Merrill Shikha Mody Michael Monier Matthew Morris Leila Murray Michael Olmos Zoe Pattin Grisham Peck Delaney Perez Jordan Perlow Keely Perry Veronica Petrikas Anh-Vy Pham Bradley Prolo Fiama Pschaidt Sarah Rasor Derek Reese Anne Reyland Evelyn Riley Kainoa Risko Elysha Romano Karen Sanchez Saffron Sener Matthew Sprague Donovan Stewart Katherine Terkoski Izabella Timmons John Van Dixhorn Francesca Viera Brooke Visagie Hunter Wandrocke Madison Ward Elliott Winklemann Lauren Woodstra Alice Zhang Eric Zoe
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SUNDAY, JUNE 11: SAN CLEMENTE CAR SHOW 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The Downtown Business Association will host the 22nd Annual Car Show in downtown San Clemente. The show is expected to bring in more than 300 show cars from classic to exotic. The event is free to the public. There will also be slot car races, a rock climbing wall, food trucks and a live band. Family Assistance Ministries will raffle items all day. Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente. 949.218.5378. www.villagesanclemente.org.
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Thursday | 08 SCIENCE NIGHT AT DANA POINT COMMUNITY CENTER 6:30-8 p.m. Join the Dana Point Nature Interpretive Center to learn about a variety of science-related topics in a family-friendly format at the Dana Point Community Center. Hands-on activities and displays will be present and geared toward children. 34052 Del Obispo Street, Dana Point. 949.248.3527. dpnaturalresources@danapoint.org.
Friday | 09 DANA POINT TROLLEY HOP 2 p.m. Ride the trolley around the city and participate in the third annual trolley hop. More than a dozen city restaurants will have food and drink specials. A $10 trolley hop mug must be purchased to participate. www.danapointlda.com. MUSIC & MOVIE SERIESMOVIE IN THE PARK 7:30 p.m. Grab the family for a viewing of Secret Life of Pets. The movie is part of the city of San Clemente’s summer movie screening series. There will be a Playschool open house, food served by Baby’s Burger OC and Kona Ice. Tierra Grand Park. 399 Camino Tierra Grande, San Clemente. LIVE THEATER: STEPPING OUT 8 p.m. The comedy chronicles several months in the life of a beginning dance Page 27
class. Each of the eight students, who come from a variety of backgrounds, has his or her own reasons for joining. Along the way there is drama, but by the end, not only have the dancers developed some degree of skills, but they’ve overcome inhibitions, awkwardness and personality conflicts. The show runs through July 2. Tickets range $15-$20. Cabrillo Playhouse. 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente. 949.492.0465. www.cabrilloplayhouse.org.
Saturday | 10 SHARK SAFARI 8 a.m. Captain Dave is hosting a shark safari aboard the Fast Cat which offers guests an up-close view of the animals. The vessel has a capacity of 12 passengers, and seats fill quickly. Tickets are $65. Shark Safaris run Tuesday through Sunday. Capt. Dave’s Dolphin & Whale Safari. 24440 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. 949.488.2828. www.dolphinsafari. com/shark-safari. SAN CLEMENTE SWING FESTIVAL 6-10 p.m. The San Clemente Community Center will be jumping with sounds of music, dancing and good times during the 24th annual “Big Bad-Swing Night.” Period attire from the 1940s and 1950s is welcome! 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente. 949.361.6529. www.sanclementerotary.org.
Sunday | 11 BEND & BREW 11:30 a.m. iHeartYoga holds a Bend & Brew session at Left Coast Brewing Company’s tasting room in San Clemente. It’s a one-hour yoga class followed by a pint of beer. (Cont. on page 29) www.sanclementetimes.com
GETTING OUT (Cont. from page 27) Admission $10. 1245 Puerta Del Sol, San Clemente. 949.363.3152. www.iheartyoga.com. BLUEGRASS & BBQ 4-7 p.m. Enjoy the authentic sounds of Burning Heart Bluegrass Band while dining on barbecue selections. At 4:30 p.m., Burning Heart Bluegrass will give a special workshop where they’ll discuss the origins of bluegrass music, the role of individual instruments, vocal syles and the state of the music today. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door for adults, children 12 and under are $10 in advance and $13 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at www.lagunabeachlive.org or by calling 800.595.4849. Laguna College of Art & Design. 2222 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach.
Tuesday | 13 PROSPERITY PLUS II CLASS 7 p.m. The class will be facilitated by Rev. Heather Clark and will allow students to explore the “invisible side of success” and spiritual aspects of prosperity. Preregistration is required. There is no cost for the class, but the material fee is $60. To register visit www.cslcv.org. The class is a 10-week class. The Center for Spiritual Living Capistrano Valley. 1201 Puerta del Sol, San Clemente. 949.240.6463. KARAOKE AT GOODY’S 8 p.m. Karaoke every Tuesday night at Goody’s Tavern in San Clemente. 206 S. El Camino Real. 949.492.3400. www.goodystavern.com.
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COMBAT GOLF TOURNAMENT 11 a.m. Join the Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment Support Group during the 8th annual tournament to benefit 5th Marines and wounded warriors. Tickets are $200 and include golf, lunch, dinner and prizes. Individuals can also sponsor Marines or wounded warriors to play. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club. 26772 Avery Parkway, Mission Viejo. www.danapoint5thmarines.com.
FREE COMEDY AT MOLLY BLOOM’S 9:30 p.m. Every Wednesday, free comedy at Molly Bloom’s with food and drink specials. There will be local and professional talent. 2391 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.218.0120. www.mollybloomspub.com. HAVE AN EVENT? Submit it to San Clemente Times by going to www.sanclementetimes.com, and clicking “Submit an Event” under the “Getting Out” tab.
At the Movies: ‘Wonder Woman’ Finds Her Way Home BY MEGAN BIANCO, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
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t only took over half a century, but after numerous comics, cartoons and TV shows, we finally received a Wonder Woman feature film. Lots of hype had been generated since Gal Gadot was announced as the title character, and expectations waned after the disappointments of the first three attempts by Warner Bros.’ new DC franchise with Man of Steel (2013), Batman vs. Superman (2016) and Suicide Squad (2016). On a magical Amazonian island, Princess Diana (Gadot) is raised by her mother, Queen Hippolyta (Connie Nielsen) and her aunt, General Antiope (Robin Wright), to be a strong warrior. When a male stranger by the name of Steve Trevor (Chris Pine) suddenly crashes into their world, Diana discovers that there is a war going on back on Earth in 1918. Diana decides to follow him back to his home, not only to help fight, but also to discover her own family background. Patty Jenkins directs Wonder Woman and makes big steps forward from Zack Snyder’s and David Ayers’ previous
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failed attempts with DC. This new movie has a coherent plot and narrative, and the editing is competent this time around. Gadot and Pine are fine leads with a surprisingly high level of chemistry, and Gadot, in particular, proves the naysayers wrong that she was miscast physically. The one thing that makes the film decent, rather than great, is the script—particularly the dialogue—which at times comes across as cliché and corny. But for a blockbuster with some new flashy girl power, Woman does fine. SC Page 29
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Body Mind Spirit Intensive Outpatient Program
665 Camino De Los Mares, Ste. 104, 949.485.4979, www.bodymindspiritiop.com
AIR CONDITIONING/HEATING
Solstice Heating and Air
2208 El Camino Real, Ste. #1, 949.573.3607, www.solsticehvac.com
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ART GALLERIES
San Clemente Art Association 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.492.7175, www.scartgallery.com
CHIROPRACTIC
Spinal Vitality Integrative Chiropractic
647 Camino de los Mares, Suite 220, 949.616.5470, www.spinalvitality.com
CHOCOLATE/CANDY
Schmid’s Fine Chocolate
99 Avenida Del Mar, 949.369.1052, www.schmidschocolate.com
CONCRETE
Costa Verde Landscape
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Exquisite Epoxy Concrete Floor Coatings
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DENTISTS
Eric Johnson, D.D.S.
647 Camino de los Mares, Ste. 209, 949.493.9311, www.drericjohnson.com
Shoreline Dental Studio Kristen Ritzau, DDS
122 Avenida Cabrillo, 949.245.6046, www.shorelinedentalstudio.com
EDIBLE LANDSCAPING
Organics Out Back
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EDITING SERVICES
Perfectly Clear Editing Services
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HOME REPAIRS/IMPROVEMENT
Capistrano Valley Raingutters Scott Williams, 949.542.7750
JEWELRY
Paradise Jewelers
166 Avenida Del Mar, 949.361.6661, www.paradisejewelers.com
LANDSCAPING
Costa Verde Landscape
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MATTRESSES
South Coast Furniture & Mattress
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MORTGAGES
Brian Wiechman, Equity Coast Mortgage A division of Pinnacle Capital Mortgage 949.533.9209, www.equitycoastmortgage.com
Salon Bamboo
150 Avenida Del Mar, Ste. A, 949.361.3348, www.salonbamboo.com
Salon Bleu
207 S. El Camino Real, 949.366.2060, www.scsalonbleu.com
Syrens Hair Parlor
217 Avenida Del Mar, Ste. E, 949.361.9006, www.syrens.com
HOME DÉCOR
South Coast Furniture & Mattress
SALONS
PERIODONTICS & DENTAL IMPLANTS
SECONDHAND/ CONSIGNMENT SHOPS
Dr. Alice P. Moran, DMD
1001 Avenida Pico, Ste. K, 949.361.4867 (GUMS), www.moranperio.com
PLUMBING
109 Calle de los Molinos, 949.492.5589, www.southcoastfurniture.com
SWIMMING SCHOOL
A to Z Leak Detection
Waterbabies Swim School
1001 Calle Recodo, 949.481.7013, www.atozleakdetection.com
142 Avenida Granada, 949.488.2512, www.waterbabiesswimschool.com
Bill Metzger Plumbing
1001 Calle Recodo, 949.492.3558, www.billmetzerplumbing.com
Karl Aiken Plumbing-Rooter
TERMITES
Colony Termite Control
San Clemente, 949.366.8302
1402 Calle Alcazar, 949.361.2500, www.colonytermite.com
POOL SERVICE, REPAIR, REMODEL
WEBSITE DESIGN
Radiant Pool & Spa Service
San Clemente Website Design
Lic # 985800, 949.290.5616, www.radiantpoolservice.com
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SC Pool & Spa Works
1311 N. El Camino Real, 949.498.7665, www.scpoolworks.com
WINDOW & DOOR REPLACEMENT
Offshore Construction
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Café Calypso
South Coast Furniture & Mattress
877.774.1492, www.offshoreconstruction.org
114 Avenida Del Mar #4, 949.366.9386
MOTORCYLE PARTS & SERVICE
SC Rider Supply
520 S. El Camino Real, 949.388.0521, www.scridersupply.com
MUSIC LESSONS
Danman’s Music School
949.496.6556, www.danmans.com
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GARAGE SALES SATURDAY, JUNE 10 8:00 am- Noon. Vilamoura Community. Via Presa, San Clemente. Please come by and join us for our annual community Garage Sale. We currently have over 15 homes joining in on our sale. Follow the signs and balloons within our community. We hope to see you there. HUGE ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE St. Michael’s Church parking lot. June 10, 2017. 8am to 1pm. St. Michael’s Church and Academy is located at 107 W. Marquita right across from CVS. We’ve got lots of good stuff and it’s all priced to sell! GARAGE SALE JUNE 9 AND 10 Kitchen items, clothes, books, garden tools, swing, rug, hammock, etc. 2955 Calle Frontera, SC
HELP WANTED DENTAL ASSISTANT Looking for a dental assistant to join our fun, professional team in a highend periodontal practice located in San Clemente! We are looking for someone who is dynamic, highly self-motivated, fun, positive and professional. Experience in dental Back and/or Front Office is a plus, but we are willing to train the right person. Current x-ray license and experience taking digital x-rays is a plus. Duties will include: Assisting the doctor, Assisting hygienist when needed, Greeting and seating patients, Taking patient x-rays, Taking impressions and pouring models, Sterilization, Room setup and break down, Dental tray setup, Occasional front office tasks. Applicant Should: Have professional appearance and a customer service approach, Be capable of working in a fast-paced environment, Have excellent phone, conversational, verbal and written skills, Be a proactive team player and work well with all members of our team, Be detail-oriented and extremely well-organized, Be comfortable working with computers and be able to quickly learn dental software, Be an excellent multi-tasker and efficient with prioritizing tasks, Have a positive personality that is energetic and always motivated to do your best work. Pay determined by experience. Please respond via e-mail to: pammylee987@gmail.com with resume. We will call you for a quick phone screen, then schedule an in-office interview.
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GUEST OPINION: On Life and Love After 50 by Tom Blake
Recent Widower Thinks Women Should Be Motivated to Date Him
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teve, a recent widower, contacted me about dating. He wrote, “I just ‘stumbled’ onto your Finding Love after 50 website, trying to educate myself on dating and my next phase in life. I became a widower in January of this year after a terrific 40-year marriage (together 44, married 40).” “I am 66 and still working. My wife suffered an accidental death. She was ON LIFE AND LOVE AFTER 50 an only child, and I am By Tom Blake now responsible for her parents, ages 94 and 93.” “To get myself moving, I have gone on a couple of dates. The dates went OK, but I have no plans to continue calling them because I see no willingness on their part to continue dating, let alone, have a relationship.” “My guy friends say I am wrong to give up. I say to let the women ‘get motivated.’ I would like opinions from both genders.” To comply with Steve’s request for opinions, I asked my On Life and Love after 50 eNewsletter readers for their inputs. Some responses: Kit said, “I’ve been a widow for 25 years. I urge Steve to get out with groups of people. He will be ready to move on with another woman when stripping his home of his wife’s special touches does not break his heart. I suggest when he is ready to sell his home, he will make a new place for himself to be comfortable in his singleness. It’s then that he will be ready to form a new relationship.” Nikol emailed, “I was in a widow and widower support group. My experience with new widowers was they were all in the same big panic to replace their wives. This panic usually lasted two years, and after this period of adjustment, some of them relaxed a bit. After they learn to live alone and make a nest, they become more comfortable and don’t think about marriage as much.” Thomas shared, “Regarding men wanting to replace the wife they lost, they rush into it too fast. I have a very good friend who did just that and he is not a happy camper after 10 years.” Stella was direct, “Steve, at five months widowed, the full impact hasn’t even hit you yet. Allow yourself time to go through all San Clemente Times June 8-14, 2017
the stages of grief. Get out and about, have fun and be patient. Your time will come.” Sally stated, “My dad was married to my mom for 42 years, then he married the church casserole ladies: Verna for 15 years, then Clara five years, then he dated Hazel (at 93) who said to him, ‘No, I won’t marry you because all of your wives die!’ She was funny, and they enjoyed a friendship until dad died at 98. He loved the ladies. Some men just need a wife, nurse or a purse.” Maria said, “Steve is just lonely right now and he’s rushing forward. I’d be scared off if I was asked out by a guy whose partner died five months before.” Joanie suggested, “Steve might consider taking dance lessons. There are always more women than men, and it’s a way for him to get out into a social scene, meet many women without having to be on a date, and eventually he will meet one who is compatible with him.” Tom’s thoughts: Likely, the two women that Steve dated sensed he wasn’t ready for a relationship. After all, he had been with his wife since he was 20 years old. What often happens when a new widower begins dating, a nice woman falls in love with him. A little later, he realizes it’s too soon and pulls the rug out from under her, resulting in a broken heart for her. Not good. Socializing with new people is important, but entering a dating relationship too soon usually doesn’t work. Widowed people need time to grieve and heal. Besides, he is caregiving his deceased wife’s elderly parents, which is admirable. Most women will not want to interfere with that. At 66, Steve is still young. When his head is clear and his heart is ready, he will meet some very fine women. But for now, he needs to heal and learn to be on his own. Tom Blake is a Dana Point resident and a former Dana Point businessman who has authored several books on middle-aged dating. See his websites at www.findingloveafter50.com; www.vicsta.com and www.travelafter55.com. To receive Tom’s weekly online newsletter, sign up at www. findingloveafter50.com. Email: tompblake@ gmail.com. SC PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, the SC Times provides Guest Opinion opportunities in which selected columnists’ opinions are shared. The opinions expressed in these columns are entirely those of the columnist alone and do not reflect those of the SC Times or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@sanclementetimes.com
Volunteers help put together strands of flowers and assorted items for an exhibit conducted by Rebecca Louise Law, a British artist who creates colorful installations. Photos: Eric Heinz
In 8,000 Blooms Rebecca Louise Law flower exhibit coming to Casa Romantica BY ERIC HEINZ, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
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asa Coastal: Casa Romantica’s new exhibit featuring the work of Rebecca Louise Law will include 8,000 blooms and seashells in a series of chains that people can walk through and enjoy. The exhibit will start with a kick-off event from Law’s team of artistic directors as well as a group of volunteers who are helping put together the exhibit while she is away in England, her home country.
The kick-off event will take place from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, June 9, at the Casa, located at 410 Avenida Granada. The exhibit ends Aug. 13. The process began a year ago when Casa Romantica was planning its next season, and they wanted to accomplish three goals: produce high-caliber art, promote the use of “water-wise” horticulture and bring the community together, Casa officials said. Almost all the flowers in the exhibition have been designated as water-wise plants that do not require extra irrigation. The Casa also has exhibits with native plants and has gardens that showcase native plant horticulture. The Casa’s hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday through Sunday and is closed on Monday. General admission is $5. SC
Sudoku BY MYLES MELLOR Last week’s solution:
Each Sudoku puzzle consists of a 9x9 grid that has been subdivided into nine smaller grids of 3x3 squares. To solve the puzzle, each row, column and box must contain each of the numbers 1 to 9. Puzzles come in three grades: easy, medium and difficult. Level: Medium
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Golfers Rally to Support Shark Attack Victim SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
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ella Collina partnered with the School of Infantry-West at Camp Pendleton to raise money for Leanne Ericson, a woman who was critically wounded by a shark near San Onofre State Beach in April. The local golf club’s members and specialized Marine training group spread the word and registered 70 golfers for a charity golf tournament on June 5. Proceeds will go directly to benefit Ericson. Ericson, a 36-year-old single mother of three, survived a shark attack while swimming with her boyfriend in the surf break near San Onofre State Beach on April 29. The event at Bella Collina raised $3,300 for Ericson, a Vista resident. Ericson’s father was on-hand to thank the golfers and Marines following the tournament.
Bella Collina San Clemente partnered with Marines from Camp Pendleton to raise money for shark attack victim Leanne Ericson on June 5. Photo: Courtesy
The fundraiser has been just one of many in the area held for Ericson in recent weeks. A GoFundMe account set up by Ericson’s family has raised more than $88,000 to help offset medical costs.
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WEST COAST FUTBOL CLUB ENDS SEASON AS NATIONAL CUP FINALISTS The West Coast Futbol Club’s B2001 team capped off a stellar season by appearing in the championship match of the National Cup tournament in Norco on May 21. The local team, which draws several players from San Clemente, lost in the final 2-1. The National Cup ended what was a long and successful season for the local team, which saw them capture the Southern California Developmental Soccer League’s Champion Division title. San Clemente residents on the team include: Micah Usui, Daniel Tescano, Gabe
The West Coast Futbol Club’s B2001 team goalie goes for a ball during a game.Photo: Courtesy
Claudillo, Logan Twombley and Ryan Kowarsch. The team is coached by Nick Cucuk and Braeden Cloutier.
The West Coast Futbol Club’s B2001 team was a finalist at the National Cup in Norco. Photo: Courtesy
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Triton Report BY STEVE BREAZEALE, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
For in-game updates, scores, news and more for all of the San Clemente High School spring sports programs, follow us on Twitter @SouthOCsports.
Pak Finishes T-11 at SoCal Golf Regionals
San Clemente’s Alex Pak carded three birdies and three bogeys en route to shooting a 72 (E) at Brookside Golf Club in the CIF/SCGA SoCal Regional Golf Championship on May 25. Pak finished tied for 11th at the penultimate tournament of the season. Pak’s even-par score nearly qualified him for the CIF State Championships, but he lost out on a spot in a card-off between five other golfers who shot 72. Pak kept his scorecard clean throughout the day, and came to the 12th tee box sitting at one-under par. He made bogey on the 12th, and finished his round with six straight pars.
Alex Pak placed t-11 at the CIF/SCGA SoCal Regional Golf Championship tournament on Mya 25. Photo: Steve Breazeale
The showing marked the end of a successful season for Pak, one that saw him win the Servite Invitational, the Wolverine Golf Tournament and a handful of match medals in league play. Pak placed second at the South Coast League finals and finished in a tie for sixth-place at the CIF/ SCGA Individual qualifying tournament. SC
CFA’s Boys 2003s team finished in first-place at a sand soccer tournament in Huntington Beach on June 4 Photo: Courtesy
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CFA SWEEPS COMPETITION IN HUNTINGTON BEACH The California Football Academy’s Boys 2005s and Boys 2003s teams won their respective divisions at the Huntington Beach Sand Soccer Tournament on June 4. Both the Boys 2005s and Boys 2003s team draw players from San Clemente and are coached by Andy Bird and Dan Foy, respectively. EIGHTH GRADER MAKES AN ACE AT TALEGA Bernice Ayer Middle Schooler James Bell pulled off the shot of a lifetime on the par-3 fi fth hole at Talega Golf Club on Page 36
14-year-old James Bell made a hole-in-one at Talega Golf Club on May 26. Photo: Courtesy
May 26. Bell, 14, hit his four-iron 215 yards onto the green and into the cup for a hole-inone. He went on to shoot 75 (+3) playing from the blue tees. Bell has only been playing golf for 18 months, according to his father Tony Bell, and plans on attending San Clemente High School next fall. www.sanclementetimes.com
THE SAN CLEMENTE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION Thanks the following businesses, organizations and community members for supporting our 14th Annual SCEF Spring Fundraiser
"Red and Black Gala - A Night at Bella Collina" We had a profit of over $100,000 which will support academic programs benefitting ALL the students of San Clemente High School EVENT UNDERWRITER
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Artifex Bella Collina Brad and Wendy Rambo South Coast Magazine STE Michelle Wine Estates/ Kyle Twitchell Rose Wright Design
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Russ and Donna Wertz
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Ann Worthington Barry and Sandra Silverman Burns Investment Group of Stifel Nicolaus Burns Investment Group Charitable Fund Debra Carter Dennis and Maria Roy Eileen Kawas Gary and Carolyn Ward George and Carla Arzente Inchel and Michelle Yeam Jack and Debbie Boatman James and Patricia Holloway Jim and Kathleen Sigafoos Joe and Debbie Nix John and Georgia Redmond Jon and Christa Parry Julie and David Hatoff Karen Shrader Kevin and Shelley Gaston Kitty Schmitt Larry and Terri Mear Lisa Newell Insurance Agency M. Dana and Diemmy Wandrocke Marc and Tracy Weintraub Mark and Jamie Hobson Mike and Lisa Gill Pacific Coast Landscape/ Mark and Melanie Garritson Paul and Marie Huffman Randy and Peggy Griffin
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backyard should be taken advantage of at every opportunity. Kicking off their summer exhibitions is a retrospective look back at Seal Beach’s Harbour Surfboards. One of the oldest surf brands and surf shops still in operation, in 1959 Rich Harbour started building boards and the tradition continues to this day. Also, SHACC offers ukulele classes on the third Tuesday of every month. More information can be found at www.surfingheritage.org.
There’s a lot happening at the beach this June BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
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he schools are out and summer is at hand. Now what? Well, there’s not much we can do about the June gloom and sharks, but there’s plenty to look forward to over the next month. There are surf contests, surf camps, musical jams, historical celebrations and all kinds of good stuff to stoke out the soul. For those organized types that keep a calendar and don’t live life based on the surf forecast, here are the key dates to pencil in.
June 24-25: Doheny Surf Festival
June 13-17: Surfing America 2017 USA Surfing Championships This is the big one! For all the under 18 surfers out there, the USA Surfing Championships have become one of the marquee contests. Taking place in Oceanside this year, San Clemente and Dana Point have a number of rising talented surfers who will vie for a national title. As of press time, Cole Houshmand, Kade Matson and Crosby Colapinto are all sitting in the top ten of the under 18 rankings, and Matson and Colapinto are sitting first and second in the under 16 division, respectively. If you want to see what the future of American surfing looks like, this is the contest to check it all out. For more information, visit www.surfingamerica.org. June 17: International Surfing Day This is the best excuse you’ll have all year to blow off work and go surf. The Surfrider Foundation has beach cleanups and events set up around the country. Over the last decade, the movement has helped
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BREYA BURTON BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
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n a mountain bike, the soccer field or at the beach, Breya Burton’s all about making the most out of every minute she has. An 11-year-old at Lobo Elementary School, she counts her brother and father among her biggest surfing influences, inspirations and admirers. We caught up with Breya to find out what keeps her so stoked. When did you first begin surfing? I started surfing when I was 8 years old. My dad taught me at Linda Lane. It’s kind
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Crosby Colapinto of San Clemente was crowned the 2016 Boys U16 national champion and earned a spot on the USA Junior Surf Team. This year’s USA Surfing Championships are June 13-17 in Oceanside. Photo: Surfing America/Jack McDaniel
clear more than 20 tons of trash from beaches. Their goal this year is to get 1 million people to the beach on June 17, and you can be one of them. More information is available at www.surfrider.org. June 17-19: NSSA National Interscholastic College, High School and Middle School Championships Going down at Salt Creek, the NSSA National Interscholastic Championships is where academics and surfing meet. San Clemente High School, Shorecliffs Middle School and Saddleback College all enter the contest as favorites to win the title. All three schools are packed with talent and a proven success record. In the words of the Beach Boys, “Be true to your school.” More information is available at www.nssa.org.
of funny, he taught me to surf by making me stand up on the board before the wave came and then pushing me into it.” And where’s your spot? I usually go to San Onofre or T Street. Sometimes we still go back to Linda Lane. Besides going surfing, do you enjoy watching the contests? Yeah, I like to watch the world tour contests on the computer. Sometimes my brother and I make bets over who’s going to win. My favorite surfers are Bethany Hamilton and Mick Fanning. They’re both really inspiring to me. What’s your favorite thing about surfing? My favorite thing about surfing is that it’s something I can do with my brother and my dad. I love it. What’s your idea of a dream surf trip?
June 21: Surfers Healing at Doheny This year, Surfers Healing celebrates 20 years of stoke. Their stated goal is “to enrich the lives of people living with autism by exposing them to the unique experience of surfing.” Founded by Israel and Danielle Paskowitz, the work the organization does is truly life-changing. The camp at Doheny this summer is already full for participants, but if you’re keen to lend some moral support, cheer on some real heroes and bask in the sunshine, it’s well worth the effort. For more information, visit www.surfershealing.org. June 24: Harbour Surfboards Retrospective, Surfing Heritage and Culture Cultural Center Having a resource like the Surfing Heritage and Cultural Center right in our
If I could go on any surf trip, I’d want to go back to Costa Rica. I went there last year, (but) I had an eye problem. I couldn’t really see, so I couldn’t surf. I want to go back there and surf and enjoy the place with my whole family. SC
Billed as a “menehune” contest, the Doheny Surf Festival will have a little something for everyone. In addition to a contest for the kids, they’re bringing a classic woody car show to the beach, as well as live music, great food, healthy living demonstrations and a beer garden, sponsored by Kona Brewing (ages 21 and up only). Proceeds from the event go to Doheny State Beach, which is nice. More information is available at www.dohenystatebeach.org. June 26-July 3: NSSA National Open and Explorer Championships For the hordes of grommets that toil away on the NSSA circuit all season long, the effort comes to a culmination at the annual National Open and Explorer Championships. Stationed at the south side of the Huntington Beach Pier, the week-long contest draws kids in from around the country. The brightest talent from Hawaii, the East Coast and all up and down California shows up in hopes of claiming a national title. Last year, San Clemente’s Cole Houshmand won the open juniors title, and Kirra Pinkerton finished runner-up in the open girls. If you’ve kept an eye on the Grom of the Week updates you’ll notice that this year the south Orange County competitors are especially savvy. Support the next generation by spending a day or two in Surf City. Find out more at www.nssa.org. SC
SURF FORECAST Water Temperature: 60-64 degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: 5-7’ Poor-Fair Thursday: Easing SSW swell and small NW swell mix. Surf is in the waist-chest high (3-4’) zone with shoulder high (4’+) sets at standouts. Light winds in the morning, becoming light+ onshore in the afternoon. Outlook: Wave heights gradually come down the back half of the week with small surf due to close out the upcoming weekend. More modest Southern hemi swells due in the longer range. Be sure to check the full premium forecast on Surfline for more details and the longer range outlook.
Breya Burton. Photo: Courtesy
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