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People in Recovery, Supporters Join in Solidarity at Doheny PAGE 4 VOLUME 11, ISSUE 38

Dirty Jobs

Volunteer groups look to keep beaches clean year-round EYE ON SC/PAGE 10

Rose DeLloye, left, scours seaweed for debris on Saturday, Sept. 17, near the San Clemente Pier as Muhammad Alhuwaimani walks up the beach during Coastal Cleanup Day. Photo: Eric Heinz

Ole Hanson Beach Club to Celebrate Reopening Sept. 30 EYE ON SC/PAGE 3

San Clemente Woman’s Club Discusses Organization Turning 85 SC LIVING/PAGE 23

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ELECTION 2016: CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES DISCUSS BRINGING BACK HOSPITAL

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LOCAL NEWS & IN-DEPTH REPORTING this is if it doesn’t pass and the city’s ordinance is still on the books, it could set an “unintended” grandfather clause, allowing people to do more with marijuana than the city’s officials intended. —EH

Community Engagement Panel Update THE LATEST: Not a whole lot has transpired since San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station’s (SONGS) last Community Engagement Panel (CEP) meeting, although Southern California Edison (SCE), the majority owner of the now-defunct power plant, plans to award a decommissioning contract in the near future.

During the Sept. 15 meeting in Oceanside, SCE officials discussed the current status of the bidding process from contractors and subcontractors to decommission the facility. The decommissioning process is expected to take between 15 and 20 years and will involve returning the land on which the plant sits to its original state.

The State Lands Commission is working with SCE to remove most of the conduits that go more than 1,000 feet out to sea, which were used to pull in seawater to keep the plant’s nuclear reactors cool.

Now that the plant is offline, there’s no need for the conduits. The Commission is starting to go through the environmental impact process, which will examine the impacts of the conduit removal. Some concerns were brought up regarding the decision to leave portions of the conduit infrastructure in the sea, with the intention to make them counterfeit reefs.

The Ole Hanson Beach Club is set to have a grand opening at 5 p.m. on Sept. 30 at the club, 105. W. Avenida Pico. Photo: Eric Heinz

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have been overhauled, and the building is now structurally compliant with ADA improvements and includes an elevator.”

Although the project was first expected to cost about $1.2 million, the final cost was approximately $5.6 million, due to unforeseen repairs that needed to be made, such as the original pool being built upon the last time renovations were made.

Ole Hanson Beach Club Set to Reopen Sept. 30

WHAT’S NEXT: Hours of operation for the OHBC are still being decided by the city government. —Eric Heinz

Five things San Clemente should know this week

THE LATEST: After years of planning and construction, the city of San Clemente has announced the grand reopening of the Ole Hanson Beach Club will take place from 5-8 p.m. on Sept. 30 at the Club (105 W. Avenida Pico, San Clemente). The event is open to the public.

Event parking will be available on nearby streets and meter violations will not be enforced after 4 p.m., city officials said.

“The Ole Hanson Beach Club was built in 1928 by San Clemente founder Ole Hanson, along with many other public facilities he built and donated such as the Pier, community center and golf course that our community continues to enjoy today,” the city wrote in a statement.

There will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony, tours of the facility, light refreshments, a no-host bar and entertainment.

“In January 2015, construction work commenced on the beach club to ensure critical repairs and rehabilitation were performed, while maintaining the historic architecture to bring it back to its former glory,” the city’s statement read. “The building, restrooms, balcony and pool San Clemente Times September 22-28, 2016

City Council Approves Requirement for Marijuana Cultivation Permitting

WHAT’S NEXT: The next CEP meeting is Thursday, Nov. 10, at the DoubleTree Suites Hotel at Doheny Beach. More information can be found at www.songscommunity.com —EH

THE LATEST: City Council voted during its Tuesday meeting to require people who want to cultivate marijuana indoors in their home to obtain a permit from the city to do so—that is, if Prop 64 passes on the November ballot.

Prop 64 intends to make recreational marijuana legal in California, but the city has already taken measures to ban marijuana dispensaries, sales, outdoor cultivation and more.

The Council voted 5-0 on the ordinance with Councilors Chris Hamm and Kathy Ward voting “reluctantly,” saying the measures the city has passed show that San Clemente is not in favor of marijuana, but the permitting and enforcement is a bit overreaching.

WHAT’S NEXT: Should Prop 64 not pass, the ordinance will not go into effect. City Attorney Scott Smith said the reason for

Sand Replenishment Coming to North Beach THE LATEST: San Clemente City Council approved a contract Tuesday of more than $626,000 to move 12,000 cubic yards of sand from the Lower Santa Ana River to portions of North Beach. The vote was 4-1.

The project is expected to replace lost sand at the beaches that is otherwise a collection of cobblestones.

During the meeting, the Council questioned staff members on what risks are involved in placing the sand in the area during the fall and winter months, as it could get swept away by the winter weather.

Councilwoman Lori Donchak said the beaches are a major component of the city and are a main reason as to why people move to San Clemente. Donchak said she

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is more confident in the project, hearing that the sand will not be “swept out to sea.”

“I think this is a good investment in North Beach,” Donchak said.

Tom Bonigut, deputy public works director, said unlike sand that’s been ordered for replenishment in the past, this sand will not have as many rocks.

WHAT’S NEXT: The project is expected to take place sometime this fall. Mayor Bob Baker, who was the dissenting vote, said moving the sand during the winter months when the city sees more precipitation would be a bad idea because the beach would lose the new sand to southern swells and erosion before it seeps into the coastline.

Baker said he would be “more inclined” to see pushing sand back up toward the beach and maintaining what it has rather than spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on this project. —EH

CUSD Board Approves Lighting Retrofit for High Schools THE LATEST: The Capistrano Unified School District’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously last week to approve a contract and energy conservation program for the district’s six high schools. The program’s first phase includes a lighting retrofit of the schools, which will begin later this fall.

The board held a public hearing on Sept. 14 and voted unanimously to approve an energy services contract with Schneider Electric, the district’s Prop 39 partner.

Schneider Electric submitted an energy expenditure plan to the state back in June, which was approved later that month.

The approved application resulted in the district receiving $2.49 million in funding, which will be used for a mostly external lighting retrofit of the district’s highestcost centers—its high schools.

Marc Starkey of Schneider Electric said the company’s objectives for the program are to optimize and maximize the district’s Prop 39 funding, improve the learning environment and redirect as much of the district’s utility dollars back into the classroom as possible. He told the board that the external LED retrofit of the high schools will yield $227,000 in annual energy savings, or about 1.18 million kilowatt hours of energy—the equivalent of 261 tons of greenhouse gases.

WHAT’S NEXT: Starkey said installation of external LED lighting will begin at the high schools around mid-November.

FIND OUT MORE: For more on this story, visit www.sanclementetimes.com.

—Allison Jarrell www.sanclementetimes.com

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Supporters and recovering addicts came together on Sept. 15 at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point to acknowledge progress of recovering addicts. Photo: Eric Heinz

Finding the Straight Line Addicts in recovery meet in solidarity at Doheny

BY ERIC HEINZ, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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t’s all too familiar for him—the concrete benches, the foliage around Doheny State Beach, crashing waves just a few yards away.

Andrew Foster said he was once homeless and used the beach as a refuge with his ex-wife and two children, trying to make it through each day.

“We camped here, and I know pretty much everything about this place,” Foster said.

What made Foster’s situation of poverty difficult was that he was drunk pretty much all the time, he said. His addiction

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SCHS Student Receives National Award Sean Edwards of San Clemente High School was selected to become a member of the National Society of High School Scholars, according to a press release from the organization. The Society honors some of the best scholars who meet criteria of leadership, scholarship and community commitment. For more information, visit www.nshss.org.

San Clemente Military Family Outreach to Host Fundraising Dinner in November The San Clemente Military Family Outreach, an all-volunteer, charitable organizaSan Clemente Times September 22-28, 2016

started in his mid- to late-20s and gradually grew worse.

“It’s crazy, being here sober, being here for an event,” Foster said while attending a gathering of people in similar situations, all in an encampment that was once his home. “It got to a point where it wasn’t really an option anymore. It wasn’t whether I was going to drink; I was going to drink. It consumed my life to the point where I was here with my wife and two babies, pushing a stroller around. We stashed our stroller and all our gear right behind that bush.”

After his children were taken away by

tion that provides assistance to families of Camp Pendleton, will host a community fundraising dinner at 6 p.m. on Nov. 4. at Talega Golf Club, 990 Avenida Talega.

The Salute to Military Stars fundraiser is a social hour with a silent auction, along with dinner and music by San Clemente’s Cheryl Silverstein.

Proceeds from the event go toward the Outreach’s annual Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway, which provides meals to hundreds of military families. The Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway is a decade-old tradition. Each year, the Outreach distributes as many as 1,000 turkeys and all the fixings at the San Onofre commissary.

The Outreach also provides financial assistance to bridge the gap when unexpected threats to a family’s welfare arise.

Tickets are available for $60 at www. militaryfamilyoutreach.com/fallfundraiser. html until Oct. 15. The page also provides options to directly donate Thanksgiving dinners. Local businesses can register for a sponsorship package on the page or contact Clark Lashmett at jbear03dad@cox. net or 949.412.0914 for more information.

Child Protective Services, Foster said he wanted to seek help. He said he’s been sober since Dec. 6, 2015.

“I’ve never been sober that long (since starting drinking),” he said, adding he has been able to maintain his sobriety through his faith.

Foster is now living at a home provided through Joshua House in San Clemente, a group home network and employer for recovering addicts, and he is preparing to move to the second phase of recovery at a home in San Juan Capistrano. He said since making milestones in his recovery, he has been in contact with his ex-wife and is able to see his children. He said he’s also rebuilding relationships with other family members.

“I’m studying to be a drug and alcohol counselor at Saddleback College,” he said.

“I feel so much better about the future.”

On Sept. 15, Luminance Recovery Center, of San Juan Capistrano, hosted a multi-faith gathering and candle lighting at Doheny State Beach to bring people in recovery together and to celebrate their progress through treatment.

Michael Castanon, the CEO and founder of Luminance, spoke during the short candlelight ceremony. Joining him was Pastor Pete Cropsey, a recovering addict who said he’s been sober 24 of the last 29 years with a couple “slips.”

“We want to break down the walls of separation that dogma and religion and legalism set up and focus on the real deal, which is people are dying of addiction every day,” Cropsey said of the event.

Cropsey said he tries to stay as close to the programs he’s been through because when he strays from it, he’s most susceptible to relapse.

Asked about the backlash from neighbors who are against sober living homes in their neighborhoods, Castanon said his

organization wants to change their views on recovery homes and show them they can be amicable.

“We’ve come into the industry wanting to challenge the status quo, and we want to transform the industry,” Castanon said.

“Our motives are to reinvent addiction treatment, because it suffers from stigma in and of itself and it has been unethical in many areas.”

Castanon said they want to support the providers that are helping people recover.

“It’s going to take time, and we’re on a quest of discovery to try to do it better and have better outcomes,” Castanon said. “At our level of care, we believe to have staff members on site for structure and stability. We try to be good neighbors, and we want to be sensitive to the neighbors.”

Luminance has five homes in South Orange County and has one licensed house in San Clemente.

One of the homes in San Clemente was listed on a document obtained by San Clemente Times as having closed due to not being able to stay in compliance with the city’s new zoning ordinance. Castanon said that home is still in operation. The home had one complaint against it from 2015 to July 31, 2016, and no citations issued against it.

According to the state’s Department of Health Care Services, the home Luminance operates with a license is set to expire Aug. 31, 2017.

“We’ve had no issues with San Clemente as a city or as a municipality. They’ve treated us very well,” Castanon said.

On Tuesday, the San Clemente City Council passed a resolution in “strong support,” according to the document, of a federal bill that would amend the Fair Housing Act to regulate group homes, including sober living residences.

Extended interviews from this article are available at www.sanclementetimes.com. SC

Service members and families in need of assistance should contact 949.388.2812 to receive a call back within 24 hours. A low-key, one-on-one interview with an intake person begins a pathway to resolution of any crisis, whether the need is for infant formula, diapers, clothing, gas, car repairs or some other unexpected challenge.

and is open to all eligible OCLS card holders. Applicants who successfully complete an online self-assessment, a prerequisite course and an in-person interview will be considered for enrollment.

Friends of San Clemente Library Donates to Career Online High School Program The Career Online High School (COHS) program offers adults 19 and older an opportunity to earn an accredited high school diploma and career certificate online. The library’s pilot program offers a limited number of scholarships to qualified adult learners who are looking to advance their careers, prepare for workforce entry and continue their education, according to the program’s website. COHS is operated through Orange County Library System

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San Clemente’s F & Goode Desserts Takes Top Honors at OC Fair F & Goode Desserts of San Clemente bested the competition in various categories of baking at the Orange County Fair this year. The business, owned by Stefanie Hockett, won the following: First place and judge’s award for cinnamon rolls; First place and division winner for chocolate-covered strawberries and Champagne cake; First place for the vegan almond coffee cake; Second place for the Irish car bomb cupcakes; Second place for the lemon bars.

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City Council Candidates on San Clemente Hospital Issues

BY ERIC HEINZ, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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or the next four weeks, the San Clemente Times will provide questions answered by candidates for City Council. The candidates were interviewed over the course of the last month on various hot topics in San Clemente.

One of the biggest issues of the last two years has been the closure of San Clemente Hospital. After Memorial Health Services announced the closure, many residents gathered to protest the closure. MemorialCare said it was unable to operate the hospital because of dwindling inpatient census, and as a result, curtailed certain services to the bare minimum to be a fully operational hospital.

The city has since vowed to try to bring a hospital back to the area, going as far as zoning the current location of the hospital as property that must offer emergency room services and a hospital.

MemorialCare subsequently sued the city for $42.5 million in damages for the zoning change, and the lawsuit is currently in litigation.

Question: Should the city of San Clemente spend resources to bring back a hospital? Why or why not?

STEVEN SWARTZ “I think we need some kind of emergency care there. I don’t think we need the full type of trauma care they initially had, because I do know for 23 years if you had a major stroke or a major heart attack, you wanted to go to Mission Hospital where they had all the experts. But I think we need something there for everyday emergency stuff like broken bones, somewhere to do MRIs and X-rays and things like that,” Swartz said.

Although there are urgent care facilities in San Clemente that provide some of the services Swartz mentioned, he said not all of them provide those services 24-7.

“People don’t schedule when they fall, San Clemente Times September 22-28, 2016

so (we should) have a 24-7 urgent type of care that has surgical capabilities,” he said.

SC Times asked to the extent that Swartz had paid attention to the issues of the hospital closing, does he think the city did all it could to keep the hospital in town?

“It is my understanding that the hospital had plans to keep their emergency center there and to build a state-of-the-art, outpatient surgical center. So they would have the MRI machines and they would have all the equipment needed to handle emergency care. The only problem would be the emergency, until the state would allow it, we couldn’t get an ambulance to take patients there,” Swartz said. “I think we should have worked out a compromise, that we could have gotten that state-of-theart facility going, as well as put the pressure on the state to allow them to operate the emergency room that they were going to keep and maintain.”

Swartz said he didn’t know what was going on behind closed doors, but he said he thought San Clemente should have received more support from state legislators.

“We’re so far remote, that we need to have an immediate care situation when something happens at 2 a.m.,” he said.

CHRIS HAMM “Absolutely,” Hamm said. “We’ve had a hospital since the beginning of the city. It’s imperative that we get one back. I think I made it clear to everyone as the mayor last year that maintaining a hospital for the city is one of my top priorities. The distance we have to travel to Mission Hospital is way too far, in my professional eyes (as a firefighter and EMT) and personal eyes.

There’s tons of studies that show mortality rates are tied to the distance you have to travel to an emergency room.

“Mission Hospital is the most impacted emergency room in Orange County. We’re traveling further and we’re waiting in line when we get there. I’m interested in spending resources to get a hospital back in the city.”

SC Times asked Hamm how the city would be able to bring back the hospital.

“There’s a ton of ways,” Hamm said. “I don’t have any ideas off the top of my head that I’m pushing for, but a bond issue is something that could be done if people are interested in doing that. There’s economic incentives that we’ve got. One of the things we looked at a year and a half ago was offering free property for a company to come in and provide us with a hospital.”

SC Times asked Hamm if there was anything the city could have done to keep the hospital in town.

“I think we exhausted all efforts,”

Hamm said. “We went as far as offering (MemorialCare) free funding and they turned us down, saying it wasn’t a funding issue, which is quite the opposite of what they told everyone else. We did everything in our power to work with MemorialCare.”

Hamm said during the 18-month process, he had countless phone calls and meetings to try to keep the hospital open.

PAMELA JOY GLASS “Something has to be here for the aged,” Glass said.

“I’m not so much in the hospital services. I’m now taking a stand more for one that was known as Mary Baker Eddy (the founder of Christian Science). She didn’t believe in medicine. It was following the scriptures, loving Jesus, and so instead of drugs and hospital care, I’m focusing more on the pillars of character that truly is our Christian national and our founding fathers’ picket fence that has been trampled upon year after year.”

Glass did not speak directly to the MemorialCare facility leaving or efforts to keep the hospital in the city.

“It’s a little bit over my head,” she said.

“I’m more for just focusing on the children and loving them goodly.”

ROBERT “BOB” BAKER “The answer to that should be pretty obvious coming from me,” Baker said. “We have spent resources to do that. The hospital and emergency room are such important parts of this community that I think we should do all we can, and Chris and I have done all we can, to try to get that hospital and emergency room back.

Had we not done what we did and allowed MemorialCare to build what they wanted to build there, we never would have had the opportunity to have a hospital and emergency room there. At least now we’re working toward that.”

SC Times asked Baker if he thought the ramifications of the current zoning lawsuit could be detrimental to the city.

“I think we’ve taken steps to prevent that. I mean, this zoning lawsuit—and this idea of zoning did not come from an airline pilot, a fireman, a cell phone salesman, a teacher and a court reporter—it came from a very respected law firm. This came from our city attorneys, and they said this is what we could do, and we trust the city attorney to make good decisions.

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“Of course I voted for (the zoning) and I’m in favor of it. But the idea that we cannot be sued over it and lose that lawsuit, I don’t think is correct. (Best Best and Krieger) did a lot of work before that and said we’re on very solid ground in doing what we did.

“Anybody can sue anybody for anything at any time, and we see that all the time,” Baker said.

Baker said bringing back a hospital to San Clemente would be his top priority if he is reelected to City Council.

DAN BANE “I want to see some sort of an emergency room or something to stabilize patients, and staying at the hospital can mean a lot of things to a lot of people,” Bane said. “I’d love to see a hospital in San Clemente and would like to look at bringing one back, whether by providing land or negotiating a deal with MemorialCare for someone to (purchase it). But we’re not going to do it by giving away a bunch of public funds to get it done. The best approach is to see what we can do to provide resources for MemorialCare, especially to get out from under the litigation.

SC Times asked if Bane would propose anything to re-zone the hospital area or return the zoning back to what it was before the city zoned it to require emergency medical services.

“I have very serious concerns that we do have a spot zoning issue here,” Bane said. “My goal would be to negotiate to get rid of the lawsuit or maybe get a smaller inpatient services or some kind of application for them to do outpatient and cancer research. Looking at the lawsuit, if we have a good chance at losing it, then I would take (MemorialCare) through the application process, look at the environmental documents and see what an advanced urgent care does for emergency services and if it looks like we have a huge hole, then MemorialCare would have to really try to prove that this is a better alternative than what was previously there.”

SC Times asked what relationships Bane would try to make in speaking with MemorialCare to negotiate terms, if it came to that.

“If I was elected, I would not have the baggage that comes with the past issues, and I could look at this a bit more neutral and see how we can do it without the risk of losing the lawsuit,” Bane said. SC

See the Sept. 29 edition of the San Clemente Times for the candidates’ answers to questions regarding sober living homes. www.sanclementetimes.com

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Plaintiff Michael Cefali stands outside his home in San Juan Capistrano, where he was ticketed for posting a “for sale” sign in his car, which was parked on the street. Photo: Allison Jarrell

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WHAT’S GOING ON IN OUR NEIGHBORING TOWNS

San Juan Capistrano Resident Sues City over Ban on ‘For Sale’ Signs in Parked Cars San Juan Capistrano resident Michael Cefali decided last May to park his Volkswagen Tiguan in front of his house on Paseo Rosa, with a “for sale” sign displayed in the window.

Instead of attracting prospective buyers, the display was flagged by local law enforcement. Cefali was issued a $50 ticket for the sign, which he found out violates the city of San Juan Capistrano’s municipal code.

The 26-year-old law school graduate said “red flags went up” when he saw the ticket.

At the time he received the ticket, Cefali was in the Pacific Legal Foundation’s Constitutional Jurisprudence Clinic at Chapman University. After looking up similar cases, he approached his professor, attorney Larry Salzman, about the situation.

Salzman, a principal attorney with the Pacific Legal Foundation, said their aim is to “stand up for the First Amendment and put an end to an unconstitutional program” that violates freedom of speech guarantees. Cefali filed a federal lawsuit against the city on Sept. 13 in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, and the city has 30 days after being served to respond.

San Juan’s ordinance states that it is “unlawful for any person to park a vehicle upon any roadway for the principal purpose of displaying such vehicle or property thereon for sale, hire or rental.” Salzman said had Cefali’s sign been advertising a garage sale or a political message, it would have been permitted under city code.

City Attorney Jeffrey Ballinger said on Sept. 13 that his office was working with city staff to review the ordinance in question.

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blight, ensure adequate residential parking, and maintain the quality and safety of San Juan Capistrano’s neighborhoods,” Ballinger wrote in an email.

Cefali’s lawsuit was on the City Council’s closed session agenda for Sept. 20. No action was reported out of closed session.

—Allison Jarrell

City, Opticos Design hold Doheny Village Code Meeting Dana Point residents were able to catch a glimpse of and provide suggestions about what Doheny Village could look like during a meeting Sept. 14.

Opticos Design, Inc. told city officials and residents about the form-based code that could reshape Doheny Village into a walkable urban district.

Last year, Opticos was hired by the city to help residents refine the vision of Doheny Village. During the meeting, Dan Parolek, principal of Opticos Design, Inc. showed a concept for the village, which could have four district environments, each with its own zoning code. These included a “maker district” with walkable streets and artisan shops; a main street with entertainment options and public transportation; and residential neighborhoods. Each district would be designated with either a small or large “footprint,” indicating the potential financial, social and infrastructural impacts of potential development.

For parking in all four districts, if the space is residential, units with one bedroom or a studio must require one parking spot. For non-residential uses, depending on size, the space could require two spots per 1,000 square feet or none at all.

Some residents voiced concerns about the flow of traffic in the village.

Parolek said officials have had transportation studies done on the area. He added that the installation of roundabouts would be beneficial, not slow traffic and would help pedestrians cross the street in a safer way.

To see the form-based code, visit www. danapoint.org/businesses/doheny-village.

—Kristina Pritchett www.sanclementetimes.com

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Dirty Jobs San Clemente volunteers look to improve beach cleanliness

BY ERIC HEINZ, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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undreds of volunteers came out Saturday to participate in the annual Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, Sept. 17. Although the weekend has passed, there are more local cleanup and preservation organizations in the area trying to get off the ground.

SAN CLEMENTE BEACH CONSERVATION PROGRAM Shon Miller, founder of the San Clemente Beach Conservation Program, is trying to get a monthly beach cleanup started in the area. Miller said he then wants to expand it as far as he can.

“It’s basically a volunteer group started a couple months ago, and we’re putting money together and the paperwork to become a nonprofit,” Miller said. “We’ve done two cleanups, and the third will be on Sept. 25.”

Miller is a San Clemente native, and he said his family has been here for generations.

He said he takes pride in the city because “it’s easy to get people together and start something positive, and we’ve got a good snowball going.”

During the beach cleanups, Miller said he provides lunch for volunteers and has been giving out T-shirts.

“My goal is to start small and make a positive impact here in San Clemente and eventually take the next step all around California, and then go to Bali and help out there,” he said. “It’s all starting with baby steps and focusing on our own community and showing people we can make a difference.”

The cleanup on Sept. 25 will take place at noon at San Clemente State Beach, with volunteers meeting at the bottom of Avenida Calafia. He said he’s also reached out to Boy Scouts and plans to involve other nonprofits in the effort. The goal is to get at least 50 people participating. There will be a barbecue, and Miller said he wants to make it a “real family get-together.”

“It’s been crazy to see the response, and people have been offering free services ... I’ve never seen a reaction to something like this.”

San Clemente Beach Conservation Program is in the process of building a website, and they’re also partnering with One at a Time, another local nonprofit that does overseas water filtration installation.

Miller said the need for his group and others is urgent.

“I’ve lived (in the Pier Bowl) three years, and it’s been crazy how fast our city is growing and seeing the increase of the litter around town, especially around the beaches,” Miller said. “I see this and it San Clemente Times September 22-28, 2016

Morgan Creek weighs a bag of trash collected by volunteers during Coastal Cleanup Day on Sept. 17 at the San Clemente Pier. Photo: Eric Heinz

Volunteers scoured the rocks of a seawall, where trash accumulates often after a period of time.

Photo: Eric Heinz

makes me pretty sad to see, but I can’t be sad or complain if I’m not doing something about it.”

Miller said although cigarette butts are the most common litter, he said he sees a lot of juice boxes and containers as well as straws, and a lot of little plastic material that accumulates.

“Our first cleanup, we filled 12 bags full of trash, and our second cleanup, we had 20 bags of trash,” he said. “Those two we covered from (south of) T Street all the way to 204s, picking up as much as we could in a two-hour period.”

San Clemente Beach Conservation Program has a Facebook page up currently, and people can contact Miller at 949.228.0440.

ORANGE COUNTY COASTKEEPER Last year, volunteers collected 283 pounds of debris at the San Clemente Pier beach and 33 pounds at San Clemente State Beach, said Julia Williams, the director of Cleanup OC with Orange County Coastkeeper.

San Clemente High School organization

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It’s all starting with baby steps and focusing on our own community and showing people we can make a difference.

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—Shon Miller, San Clemente Beach Conservation Program

Team Zissou participated in this year’s cleanup. The head of the club, Jackson Hinkle, said the 90 SCHS volunteers collected more than 800 pounds of trash and recyclables in the four miles of beaches they covered. Other SCHS clubs that participated included Blue Oceans Club and Environmental Alliance.

Cigarette butts, Williams said, are the most prevalent debris.

“In general for Coastal Cleanup Day, the most commonly collected (item) is cigarette butts,” Williams said. “Trillions are littered all over the world. Some of the other things are plastics, whether that’s

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just wrappers or single-use plastic. Also Styrofoam and grocery bags. We’re seeing less of those these days but food wrappers are still around.”

Williams said cigarette butts are “extremely harmful” for the ocean because they’re not biodegradable. The cigarettes contain chemicals and dyes, and the filters are absorbent materials.

“In Orange County, we have a huge runoff pollution problem, so the things that we find can originate from 40 to 60 miles away,” she said. “They travel through the channels and creeks and rivers and absorb the toxins, and they can release that to the environments or animals.”

The most dangerous items are derelict fishing gear, like buoys and fishing lines.

A study, commissioned by Ocean Conservancy as well as the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization in Australia and several other organizations, found that fishing lines and associated debris, and plastic bags are a major factor in marine life kill-off.

BILL WOULD BAN SMOKING ON BEACHES Gov. Jerry Brown currently has a bill on his desk (SB 1333) that would ban any kind of smoking, whether from tobacco products or electronic cigarettes, on California’s state beaches and within state parks as well as the disposal of smoking products on the beaches and in the parks.

Fines for people convicted of smoking on the beaches can be up to $250, according to the bill.

The city of San Clemente already has a ban in place on its beaches except for in designated smoking areas, if there are any.

Most recently, the city banned smoking at beach entrances.

Rose DeLloye said she volunteers for all of the cleanups and walks the trail using doggie bags to pick up trash. DeLloye said she didn’t see quite as many cigarette butts during the weekend as she usually does, but it ebbs and flows.

“During the holidays and the summertime, we definitely get an increase in trash, but it’s kind of stayed the same,” DeLloye said. “I think most of the people who live around here are fairly cognizant of keeping our beach beautiful. Today I haven’t, but if you walk on the trail you can see a lot, and they’re not supposed to be smoking up there, but it seems like there’s a little bit of decrease.”

DeLloye said she found much of the usual trash that’s on the beach.

“There’s a lot of plastic bottles and things like that,” DeLloye said. “People just decide instead of walking a little bit farther and throwing it in the trash can, they just leave it wherever. If everyone would pick up a piece of trash when they see it, this place would be so much nicer.”

Robin Plaziak recently moved to the San Clemente area from Rhode Island and said she always did beach cleanups there.

She said they found “not too much trash, a lot of cigarette butts, which is pretty normal, although not as many as in past years.” SC www.sanclementetimes.com

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Community Meetings SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

SAN CLEMENTE FARMERS MARKET 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Bundles of flowers, fresh produce and much more every Sunday.

Avenida Del Mar. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

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.

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, SEPTEMBER 28

VETERANS RESOURCE FAIR 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Veterans Administration officials will be on-hand to assist military personnel with home loans, legal services, medical benefits and more.

Featured guest speaker will be Darin Selnick. 25555 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills. 949.347.7301 or 949.598.5850.

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.

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.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

OLE HANSON BEACH CLUB REOPENING 5 p.m. The city of San Clemente will host a ribbon-cutting and public open house to celebrate the grand reopening of the beach club.

105. W. Avenida Pico. 949.361.8200. www.san-clemente.org.

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.

WELFARE CHECK Camino De Los Mares, 600 Block (8:04 p.m.) Police were called regarding a man who was covered in sweat and kept repeating his name.

CITIZEN ASSIST Avenida Cordoba, 300 Block (6:26 p.m.) A man said his vehicle had been “rifled through” the last two nights.

ILLEGAL PEDDLING Camino De Estrella/I-5 Freeway (4:42 p.m.) Police were called to a man who was aggressively begging for money.

Monday, September 19 TRESPASSING Avenida Victoria, 100 Block (10:13 a.m.) A woman said four people were loitering and refused to leave.

Sunday, September 18 DISTURBANCE Via Malaga, 200 Block (11:33 p.m.) Police were called to a report of women screaming in a truck, possibly in a verbal dispute.

TRAFFIC HAZARD Monterey Lane/Avenida Victoria (7:32 p.m.) A skateboard ramp in the middle of the road on Monterey Lane was a traffic hazard, the caller said.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Via San Sebastian/Via Almodovar (3:40 p.m.)

Someone was yelling and screaming, and the anonymous caller said they were threatened by the subject. The caller said the person was pushing a sign after the altercation.

TRESPASSING Via Pico Plaza, 500 Block (1:22 p.m.) Police were called to the business complex near the I-5 freeway regarding a group of people setting up tents. A 42-year-old man was arrested and is currently being held on $20,000 bail.

ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY El Camino Real, 2000 Block (11:30 a.m.) Orange County Fire Authority were unable to stand up a man in his late-50s to mid-60s who had urinated on himself and was unable to pull his pants up.

PATROL CHECK Avenida Pico/Calle Del Cerro (7:32 a.m.) Police were called for multiple vehicles speeding down Calle Del Cerro.

The caller said it has been an ongoing issue.

ABANDONED VEHICLE Avenida Valencia, 200 Block (7:37 a.m.) A silver and green Dodge truck, a black Lexus, a white Land Rover and a beige Land Cruiser had been parked in the area for more than a week, and the caller was tired of the street “looking like a used car lot.”

Thursday, September 15 DISTURBANCE N. El Camino Real/Canada (5:58 p.m.) A man was yelling and screaming at people.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Mariposa, 100 Block (5:40 a.m.) A woman was reportedly drinking alcohol while lying on a couch that was dumped on the street.

ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY El Camino Real, 900 Block (2:06 p.m.) A man reported that he was given a fraudulent $50 bill.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Paseo Flamenco, 3400 Block (12:54 p.m.) A person kept insisting on being let into the caller’s home, which the caller refused.

VANDALISM REPORT Avenida Victoria, 100 Block (12:30 p.m.) A man said he had security footage of a vandalism suspect.

DISTURBANCE Avenida Algodon, 100 Block (10:25 a.m.) A woman said her ex-boyfriend destroyed her room the night prior.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Camino Vera Cruz/Avenida Vista Hermosa (9:17 a.m.) The caller said the city will fine the homeowners association because “cutting pine trees is against the city’s ordinance.” It wasn’t clear in the blotter as to whether the tree was within the HOA property or on city property.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES La Paloma, 200 Block (9 a.m.) A caller turned in two used meth pipes.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Via Vascadita, 2700 Block (3:54 p.m.) A man was talking to himself and frightening customers.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES N. El Camino Real/Avenida Palizada (2:05 a.m.) The caller was driving by when they saw four men breaking a gate.

MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATION Avenida Del Poniente/Calle Puente (2:56 p.m.) A caller said an ice cream truck was parked within 500 feet of a school.

DISTURBANCE N. El Camino Real/Avenida Pico (8:59 a.m.) An “extremely uncooperative” caller reported a “transient” man at the location.

DISTURBANCE Avenida Palizada, 300 Block (1:53 a.m.) The caller heard a man screaming for help.

DISTURBANCE Camino De Los Mares, 600 Block (2:11 p.m.) Police were called to a man in a verbal dispute with a security guard.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Calle Amistad, 100 Block (2:15 a.m.) A man tried to get into the caller’s apartment and “lunged at the caller.” The caller said the man passed out on the caller’s doorstep.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Avenida Lobeiro/Avenida Montalvo (1:14 a.m.) The caller said a woman’s scream could be heard.

DISTURBANCE E. Avenida San Gabriel/El Camino Real (12:41 a.m.) A man said a woman in a red Volkswagen Jetta tried to run him off the road.

Friday, September 16 DISTURBANCE-MUSIC OR PARTY Paseo De Cristobal, 300 Block (10:14 p.m.) The caller said there were about 100-plus teenagers drinking and partying in the area.

Saturday, September 17 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Mariposa, 100 Block (10:13 p.m.) A woman said someone tried to possibly get into her home through her bedroom window.

INDECENT EXPOSURE Costa Maritima, 5600 Block (9:31 p.m.) Police were called to

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eight to 10 juveniles running up and down the street while drinking alcohol.

PATROL CHECK Corte Merlango, 2400 Block (3:57 p.m.) Police were called to reports of people throwing either cigarettes or fireworks over the fence.

ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY Via Pico Plaza, 100 Block (12:15 p.m.) A man requested assistance while removing property left from a “transient encampment.”

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Wednesday, September 14 GRAND THEFT REPORT El Camino Real, 1700 Block (4:49 p.m.) The caller reported $2,000 was stolen from a drop box.

DISTURBANCE Avenida Del Mar/El Camino Real (12:57 p.m.) Police were called to Del Mar for a man yelling at people and talking to himself. A 39-year-old male electrician was arrested in the incident and has since been released.

CITIZEN ASSIST El Camino Real, 300 Block (4 a.m.) A man was sleeping in front of the location and the caller wanted him to leave.

DRUNK DRIVING Paseo Verde, 0 Block (2:45 a.m.) The caller said he witnessed a Kia hit a curb.

DISTURBANCE-MUSIC OR PARTY Avenida Lobeiro/Avenida Montalvo (12:55 a.m.) The caller said people were playing loud music and “kids are yelling really loud.” www.sanclementetimes.com

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VIEWS, OPINIONS AND INSIGHTS

Letters to the Editor INTEGRITY OF SOBER LIVING POLICY EXAMINED GENE JAMES, San Clemente

My wife and I recently had the very good fortune to move to San Clemente.

On our first day of home ownership, we learned we had the misfortune to be next door to a sober living home. From day one to this very moment, our life has been a living hell in what was supposed to be our new and wonderful adventure and life in this great city.

Congressman Darrell Issa recently assembled a great panel comprised of both pro and con experts. I was in attendance along with several hundred others. Mr. Issa laid out his proposed bipartisan legislation and he brought up the acronym NIMBY (Not In My Back Yard). The Congressman made it very clear NIMBY would not be part of his legislation. His legislation would simply allow local government to regulate the houses and that all communities would have to take their fair share of the addicted in recovery.

Last week, I found Democratic challenger Col. Doug Applegate had placed on his campaign Facebook page an outside editorial. The editorial accused Mr. Issa of promoting a NIMBY agenda at the panel. Col. Applegate then added his own response on his Facebook page with the words “shame on Darrell Issa.”

I reached out six times to the Applegate campaign over five days and received nothing.

Initially, I assumed Col. Applegate had fallen victim to poor campaign staff work.

However, after numerous attempts to inform the campaign they were putting erroneous information on their Facebook page, it became obvious Col. Applegate did not care.

Colonel Applegate’s integrity is in very serious question, and we here in San Clemente need to hold him accountable.

A vote for Applegate will be a vote for unchecked and unregulated sober living in our great city.

AMERICAN FLAG AND ANTHEM EARLE McNEIL, San Clemente

The American flag and anthem represents all 300 million of us, you and me.

When someone shows contempt for us, we have the right to show contempt for them.

Parents who tell their children to show contempt for us at school, should not be shocked when all the kids at school show contempt for their kids. So, watch how you treat the American flag and national anthem, it is us.

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GET THE FACTS ABOUT MEASURE M BOND TAX BEFORE YOU VOTE CRAIG ALEXANDER, Dana Point

If it passes, Measure M, the $889 million bond tax by Capistrano Unified School District, will add approximately $300 to $600-plus per year for 35 years to everyone’s real and unsecured (boat owners, please take note) property tax bills.

With interest, Measure M will cost South County property owners about $1.8 billion.

Residential and commercial renters, your rent will likely go up as the cost of this bond tax will be passed on to you. This is a very long-term decision that will affect our pocketbooks for many years to come. Is a yes or a no vote the right decision?

Before you decide whether to vote yes or no to increase your taxes for the next 35 years, get the facts about Measure M. Go to www.therealcusd.com

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With interest, Measure M will cost South County property owners about $1.8 billion. Residential and commercial renters, your rent will likely go up as the cost of this bond tax will be passed on to you.

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—Craig Alexander

WHAT’S BEHIND MELLO-ROOS TAXES? ANNE ROBIN, San Clemente

Can someone tell me how local MelloRoos taxes are used? I was led to believe they are for schools, among other things, due to the development of Talega and the increased population here. I am paying $2,000 annually for Mello-Roos taxes. It doesn’t look like it will ever end, and it is not very transparent as to how these funds are dispersed. Therefore, I am not inclined to vote for a school bond issue that will add more taxes to my bills. Why not use the Mello-Roos to fix the schools?

Editor’s Note: We understand Anne’s question is rhetorical, but to be clear, Mello-Roos taxes are used to fund specific local projects.

The Mello-Roos collections in Talega are used for school facilities, water district development and road and bridge building, according to Surterre Properties, a real estate group that works in Talega.

LIST OF HILLARY CLINTON ACCOMPLISHMENTS BILL PRESTRIDGE, San Clemente

This is a list of Hillary Clinton’s accom-

plishments in response to a letter to the editor by a citizen who stated that Hillary Clinton had “no” accomplishments.

Even though her major initiative, the Clinton health care plan, failed (due to Republican obstruction), you cannot deny that it laid ground for what we have today, the Affordable Healthcare Act, something Clinton supports and would continue. She played a leading role in the development of State Children’s Health Insurance Program, which provides the much-needed state support for children whose parents cannot afford nor provide them with adequate health care coverage.

She was also instrumental in the creation of the Adoption and Safe Families Act and the Foster Care Independence Act. She successfully fought to increase research funding for prostate cancer and asthma at the National Institute of Health (NIH).

She spearheaded investigations into mental illness plaguing veterans of the Gulf War; we now have a term for it—Gulf War Syndrome.

At the Department of Justice, she helped create the office on Violence Against Women.

She was instrumental in securing over $21 billion in funding for the World Trade Center redevelopment. Clinton took a leading role in the investigation of health consequences of first responders and drafted the first bill to compensate and offer the health services our first responders deserve (Clinton’s successor in the Senate, Kirsten Gillibrand, passed the bill) and was instrumental in working out a bipartisan compromise to address civil liberty abuses for the renewal of the U.S. Patriot Act. She proposed a revival of the New Dealera Home Owners’ Loan Corporation to help homeowners refinance their mortgages in the wake of the 2008 financial disaster.

She was a major proponent of sensible diplomacy that brought about a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, and she brokered human rights with Burma. She also oversaw free trade agreements with our allies such as Panama, Colombia and South Korea.

Clinton is the most traveled Secretary of State to date. The Clinton Foundation, founded by her and her husband, has improved the living conditions for nearly 400 million people in over 180 countries through its Initiative program.

TOLL ROAD STUDY NEEDS TO INCLUDE MORE FOR RESIDENTS TOM BURNES, San Clemente

I certainly hope your toll road study includes the impact the current La Plata extension is having on the nearby communities. As a Talega resident, the extension is completely negative. If the (Cont. on page 16) Page 14

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SOAPBOX (Cont. from page 14) nearby residents knew the plan was to turn our quiet community road into a highway for 18-wheelers and motorcycles that roar through our valley 24/7, they would have vehemently protested this extension. I can tell you from my anecdotal observations, the ones benefiting from this extension are not San Clemente residents. The traffic primarily flows north to south and south to north during the morning and evening rush hours, respectively. Furthermore, I have seen zero police presence to enforce speed limit and noise ordinance laws for the motorcycles that rattle the windows on my house a half-mile away. Laguna Beach issues citations to motorcyclists who violate city noise ordinances. This should be part of your plan.

OSTOMY AWARENESS DAY IS ABOUT RESILIENCE, FIGHTING STIGMA CAROL BRINKMAN, San Juan Capistrano

Oct. 1 is national Ostomy Awareness Day. At least 750,000 Americans of all ages live with an ostomy. Many readers may not know what an ostomy is. An ostomy is a type of surgery that creates an opening (stoma) in the abdomen that allows for the removal of bodily waste into a pouch or ostomy bag outside the body. This surgery occurs when a person has lost the normal function of digestive or urinary systems due to birth defects, cancer, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, trauma (such as a military service injury or accident), and other medical conditions.

Education is needed to fight stigmas and misinformation about ostomies. Many patients fear undergoing this surgery.

This day serves as a reminder to the American public that this is a life-saving and life-restoring surgery. People living with an ostomy should be accepted as the active and healthy individuals they are.

This year’s theme is resilience, “Bouncing Back into Life,” and is all about finding your inner strength to bounce back from this surgery. People and families of those with ostomies are not alone and can find support at United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc. or an affiliated support group by visiting www.ostomy.org or calling 1.800.826.0826. Ostomy nursing care can be found at www.wocn.org. Discover more about Ostomy Awareness Day at www.ostomy.org.

FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

GUEST OPINION: Historical Happenings by Raad Ghantous

CARLA DiCANDIA, San Juan Capistrano

Oftentimes, individuals who experience a mental and/or substance use disorder feel isolated and alone.

Yet, every year, millions of Americans experience these conditions. It’s important that we offer support to individuals facing mental and/or substance use disorders. In fact, we need to create environments and relationships that promote acceptance.

Support from families is essential to recovery, so it’s important that family members have the tools to start conversations about prevention, treatment and recovery.

Too many people are still unaware that prevention works and that mental and/or substance use disorders can be treated, just like other health problems.

Having worked in community services for nearly 20 years, I have witnessed the positive reality of recovery. Individuals who embrace recovery achieve improved mental and physical health, as well as form stronger relationships with their neighbors, family members and peers. We need to make more people feel like recovery is possible.

Mental and/or substance use disorders affect people of all ethnicities, ages, genders, geographic regions, and socioeconomic levels. They need to know that help is available. These individuals can get better, both physically and emotionally, with the support of a welcoming and supportive community.

Families and communities can find hope and spread the message that recovery works by celebrating the annual National Recovery Month, an initiative sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

I urge all community members to join the celebration and help stem the incidence of mental and/or substance use disorders. Let people know that free, confidential help is available 24 hours a day through SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or 1-800-487-4889.

Offering support to those experiencing mental and/or substance use disorders can make a huge difference. Together we can help others realize the promise of recovery and give families the right support to help their loved ones.

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This week’s guest will be Laura Ferguson, a candidate for Capistrano Unified School District Board of Trustees in District 3.

Beachside Chat is a spirited, town hall forum on community issues, hosted by SC Times editor Eric Heinz every Friday at Café Calypso, 114 Avenida Del Mar. All are welcome.

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Purity in Politics is Urged by Ole Hanson

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he time has come when people should have experience and knowledge and trained minds to take part in the government of this country, instead of sitting back and finding fault with those who happen to be in charge.

“Busy minorities who make politics a business control the destinies of many communities simply because the majority does not put forth an effort to be heard.

“Every man should take part in the political life of his community. If they do not, they cannot expect to attain a truly democratic government of the people.

“I have never had any fear that in any issue of right and wrong, placed before a truly representative gathering, the right would always win.

Cities are all right and will so continue as long as citizens do their duty and force HISTORICAL officers to do theirs.”

HAPPENINGS Those words of wisBy Raad Ghantous dom, which sound like they could be uttered today in the midst of this head-spinning political season, were in fact offered up

by Ole Hanson himself to a reporter of the Los Angeles Evening Herald newspaper back on March 25, 1919.

I think Ole Hanson would be proud today of just how engaged the citizenry of San Clemente is in the political process and the maintenance and protection of our unique quality of life originally envisioned by him in the early 1920s.

Many have heard me say that I would rather live in a community that is over-engaged than one that is not engaged in actively and vigilantly charting its destiny. Having said that though, at times here in the Spanish Village by the Sea, and in the course, and verve, of being “engaged,” we seem to forget the things that unite us and focus, instead, on the things that divide us— sometimes at the goading of others.

As such, perhaps we all could use a positive reminder sometimes that as much as the date of the election is an important marker of victory, the true work really happens after the election and the victory party euphoria. In many cases, the people we were slinging mud at and trying to publicly undermine during the election campaign may very

Ole Hanson in 1919.

Photo: San Clemente Historical Society

well be the same people we have to work together with once we are sitting in that seat that was so hardly fought for.

What lessons, San Clemente, do you think we as a community should learn or take away from previous election periods? And does how a person decides to behave, and how they address and respond to challengers while running, factor into your decision of who you end up, or ended up, voting for locally in the past?

Many in town, I think, would be surprised by the depth of Ole’s political experience, as well as his progressive, “bullish” leanings and involvement, as it is so much more than simply having been a mayor of Seattle; and I promise to share more of it in future columns here. But suffice it to say that one thing Ole always did say when asked what was the primary reason for him to serve and be engaged was, “to set a good example,”... and that is something we all would benefit from remembering as we strive to do the same.

Raad Ghantous is the president of the San Clemente Historical Society. SC PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, the SC Times provides Guest Opinion opportunities in which selected columnists’ opinions are shared. The opinions expressed in these columns are entirely those of the columnist alone and do not reflect those of the SC Times or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@sanclementetimes.com.

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YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER

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EDITOR’S PICK

FREE GUITAR LESSONS 5-6 p.m. Free beginner level acoustic guitar lessons for Jr. High to college age youth every Monday. Guitars provided or students can bring their own. 1040 Calle Negocio, San Clemente. 949.388.0114. coamusicarts@gmail.com. www.communityoutreachalliance.com.

What’s going on in and around town this week COMPILED BY STAFF

Thursday | 22 ‘INTO THE WOODS’ 7 p.m. San Clemente High School Theatre Arts presents this Tony Award-winning musical. Runs through Oct. 1. Tickets are $15-$18 for general admission, $10 for seniors, military, students and children.

SCHS Triton Center. 700 Avenida Pico, San Clemente. www.schsdrama.com.

LIVE MUSIC: THE KALAMA BROTHERS 7-10:30 pm. Listen to live music from The Kalama Brothers at Iva Lee’s. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.361.2855. www.ivalees.com.

MAN OF LA MANCHA 8 p.m. The Cabrillo Playhouse continues their new season with one of the world’s most popular musicals, Man of La Mancha.

The “Impossible Dream” musical tells the adventures of a delusional Spanish knight, Don Quixote, backed by his sidekick Sancho Panza, who duels windmills and defends his lady, Dulcinea. Runs through Oct. 9. www.cabrilloplayhouse.org.

Friday | 23 MISSION ART WALK 11 a.m. A docent-guided tour highlighting the art collection of rare paintings related to the Mission’s history. 26801 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano.

949.234.1300. www.missionsjc.com.

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO GREEK FESTIVAL 5-11 p.m. The weekend-long Greek Festival kicks off with dancing, Greek food and wine, church tours, art and more. Runs Saturday 11 a.m.-11 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Admission and parking are free. Saint Basil Greek Orthodox Church.

27129 Calle Arroyo, San Juan Capistrano.

949.542.3445. www.sjcgreekfest.org.

ORANGE COUNTY WINE CRUISE 5:30-7 p.m. Climb onboard a Dana Wharf luxury catamaran for this 90-minute wine cruise around the Dana Point Harbor.

Tickets are $49. Every Friday and Sunday.

Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point.

888.224.0603. www.danawharf.com.

LIVE MUSIC: THE BAYOU BROTHERS 7:30-11 pm. Listen to live music from The Bayou Brothers at Iva Lee’s. 555 N. El San Clemente Times September 22-28, 2016

LAUGHS FOR LEATHERNECKS 7 p.m. The Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment Support Group sponsors this comedy show to raise funds for active military and spouses. Rita Rudner, P.J. Walsh, Tom Riehl and other comedians will perform. Tickets are $35 and include dinner. Improv Comedy Club. 31 Fortune Drive, Suite 216, Irvine. 949.854.5455. www.improv.com.

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TOAST TO THE CASA 2016: GRAN BALLO DELLE MASCHERE 5-10 p.m. Casa Romantica’s annual gala, Toast to the Casa, raises critical funds for the organization’s programs and preservation, which benefit the San Clemente and South Orange County communities. This year’s gala is a Venetian-themed masquerade ball, with food and wine, Italian entertainment and auctions. Tickets are $200. Casa Romantica.

415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente. 949.498.2139. www.casaromantica.org.

Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.361.2855. www.ivalees.com.

LIVE MUSIC: BRIAN NICHOLSON 8-11 p.m. Listen to live music from Brian Nicholson at Barnoa Wine Company.

831 Via Suerte, No. 106, San Clemente.

949.388.4378. www.barnoawinebar.com.

LIVE MUSIC: BAD KITTY PROJECT 8 p.m. Listen to live music from Bad Kitty Project at Goody’s Tavern in San Clemente. 206 S. El Camino Real. 949.492.3400. www.goodystavern.com.

Saturday | 24 SALTWATER COWBOY MEMORIAL OFFSHORE FISHING TOURNAMENT 5 a.m. Fishing, music, food and fun are promised for this first annual event from the Dana Point Yacht Club. The two-day fishing competition closes at 4 p.m. on Sunday, with the participants rewarded with dinner, drinks, awards and music starting at 6 p.m. $400 entry fee for boats, which includes dinner, T-shirt, prizes and more. $40 for additional guests. 24399 Dana Drive, Dana Point. www.rvangell. wixsite.com/saltwatercowboy.

RUMMAGE/BAKE SALE 7-11 a.m. Benefit local Eagle and Life Scouts at this sale. 1040 Calle Negocio, San Clemente. Call 949.498.7440 for more information or to schedule a donation.

NATIONAL DISASTER PREPARATION PRESENTATION 11 a.m.-noon. September is recognized as National Preparedness Month. This informative presentation will help families take individual steps to prepare for a disaster today. Focus on creating “to-go packs.”

San Clemente Library. 242 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente. 949.492.3493. www.ocpl.org/libloc/sc.

LIVE MUSIC: FAMILY STYLE 7:30-11 pm. Listen to live music from Family Style at Iva Lee’s. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.361.2855. www.ivalees.com.

LIVE MUSIC: SKY GREEN 8-11 p.m. Listen to live music from Sky Green at Barnoa Wine Company. 831 Via Suerte, No. 106, San Clemente.

949.388.4378. www.barnoawinebar.com.

LIVE MUSIC: SUGARLIPS 8 p.m. Listen to live music from Sugarlips at Goody’s Tavern in San Clemente.

206 S. El Camino Real. 949.492.3400. www.goodystavern.com.

Sunday | 25 LIVE MUSIC: THE SHENANIGANS 1:30-6:30 p.m. Live music from The Shenanigans at The Swallow’s Inn. 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano.

949.493.3188. www.swallowsinn.com.

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Tuesday | 27 SO CAL BOOT CAMP OPEN HOUSE 5:30 a.m.-noon. Meet the fitness training team and sample healthy food.

1030 Calle Sombra, Suite B, San Clemente. www.socalbc.com.

50-YEAR TIME CAPSULE DOCUMENTARY FILM PREMIERE 5:30-8 p.m. The Rock, The Time Capsule, The Harbor by Jonathan Morgan Jenkins will be shown every half-hour beginning at 6 p.m. Ocean Institute. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. www.danapointhistorical.org.

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.

Wednesday | 28 FRENCH CONVERSATION CLUB 2-4 p.m. Every Wednesday. Look for the table with the French Flag surrounded by a group of people speaking French. No cost to join. Café Calypso. 114 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente. 949.493.5228, or 949.369.5482.

FREE COMEDY AT MOLLY BLOOM’S 9:30 p.m. Every Wednesday, free comedy at Molly Bloom’s with food and drink specials. 2391 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.218.0120. www.mollybloomspub.com.

For our full calendar, visit the “Event Calendar” at www.sanclementetimes.com.

Have an event? Send your listing to events@sanclementetimes.com www.sanclementetimes.com

PAID ADVERTISEMENT BY YOUR LOVING NEIGHBOR FREE GIFT That’s right. A pretty tough concept for people raised with the idea “You have to work hard in order to get anything worthwhile.” Truth is…salvation is a present to you for which Jesus has already paid. All you have to do is accept it. You don’t earn it or work for it. That would insult God. Plus, it doesn’t work.

“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”—Romans 6:23 “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have eternal life.”—John 3:16

integrity doesn’t allow Him to ignore the punishment due as a result of sin.

On one hand God loves us and wants us to go to Heaven, but on the other hand, a just (and perfect) God must punish sin. It sounds like a problem doesn’t it?

In our own ability we cannot earn and we do not deserve heaven. It is given as a free gift from God. It is just like when we give someone a gift. We don’t want that person to pay for the gift. We simply wish to give the person the gift. He or she doesn’t have to “earn” it nor does the person have to “deserve” it.

How would you like it if you gave someone you loved a really great and priceless gift, only to have them offer to pay for it? It would show they don’t understand the true value of the gift.

The Bible says: “For by Grace are you saved through faith. It is a gift of God, not of works, lest any man should boast.”

—Ephesians 2:8-9 The word “grace” means unearned and undeserved favor.

Here’s How It Works: We are all Sinners.Let’s face it, none of us are perfect.

“All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.” —Romans 3:23 We cannot be perfect.

No matter how hard we try, even our best efforts cannot meet God’s standard, which is perfection. To meet the standards of a perfect God in a perfect Heaven we would need to be perfect too. But we are not!

You might look at it this way. If Heaven were Hawaii and we all lived in California we would have a long way to swim to get to Heaven. Maybe you’re a pretty good swimmer. You might be “good enough” to get a lot further than me, but you aren’t good enough to get to Hawaii. Even if you were good enough to swim that far, you would never find it on your own. In the same way, it is impossible to be good enough to be perfect. You might make it a lot further on your own than I would, but perfect (on your own) is out of the question.

Fortunately, God is merciful – and doesn’t want to punish us.

“God is love.”—1 John 4:8 God is also a just God; therefore, He must punish sin.God can’t compromise justice even if He is Love. His perfect

You are now a child of God. The Bible says: “Yet to all who received Him (Jesus), to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God.”—John 1:12 What Has God Done?

Well, God solved this problem through the person of Jesus Christ! Jesus is God and man.

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God, and the Word became flesh and dwelt among us and we beheld His glory.”

—John 1:1, 14 (“Word” is another name for Jesus.)

I’m a “whosoever” and you are too – or, at least you can be.

Second: Heaven Cannot Be Earned Or Deserved.

Welcome to the Family of God

Jesus came to bridge the gap between God and man.

Jesus came and died on the cross to pay the penalty for our sins: He beat death and Hell; arose to life again; and purchased a place for us in Heaven.

Faith: It takes just a little faith to believe and trust in Jesus. Faith is the only key to receiving the free gift of eternal life in Heaven.

Some people think they will get into Heaven by being a good person, or going to church or because they were brought up in a Christian home.

But believing and trusting in Jesus Christ alone is the only way to receive the gift of eternal life in Heaven. All these other things are good things, but they are not going to get you into Heaven.

You are now a new person on the inside.

The Bible says: “Therefore, if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature, old things are passed away; behold all things are become new.”—2 Cor. 5:17 Now that you have seen how much God loves you, it is only natural to need to learn how to draw close and love God. The Bible says: “Jesus said unto him, ‘Thou shalt love the Lord, thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul and with all thy mind.”—Matthew 22:37 Blessings for the Here and Now To learn more about God and find out about the blessings and benefits God offers in store for you, you need to get to know Him. The way to get to know God, is to read the Bible, for it teaches us about God — what He likes, what He dislikes. It is also God’s will for our lives. You also get to know God through prayer. Prayer is one means by which we can communicate with God. He can talk to us; we can talk to Him. He likes that.

God wants us to spend time with HIm.

You see, God knew we couldn’t be perfect. He sent His Son to suffer and die for the sins of the whole world.

That is sad, but the good news is He descended into Hell itself, conquered the Devil and death itself, arose again, victorious and ascended into Heaven. All we have to do is accept the work of Jesus and put our faith in Him and we receive salvation from our sins, eternal life and a host of other benefits.

The Good News from the Bible is: “That God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”—John 3:16 Would You Like To Receive The Absolutely Free Gift Of Eternal Life In Heaven?

That is wonderful! Now let me lead you in a small prayer to receive this free gift. Just read these words out loud.

Say them with your mouth, but it needs to come from your heart to God.

Growing Up: Now that we are new people, what happens when we sin?

The Bible says: “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

—1 John 1:9 By doing this, we are brought back into fellowship with God! Go To Church You need to know that in order to grow in this new relationship with God, you need to associate with other Christians so you can learn more about this new life and have support from other children of God! Things to look for in a good Church: • Does someone read from the Bible during each service?

“Lord Jesus, I am a sinner. Thank You, God, for loving me and for sending Jesus to pay the penalty for my sins. I believe, Jesus, that You have risen from the dead and are alive forevermore! I ask You, Jesus, to come into my heart and be Lord of my life. I now receive You as my Lord and Savior. Thank You, Lord for loving me. In Jesus Name, Amen.”

In the Bible, Jesus said: “Verily, verily, I say unto you he that believeth in Me hath everlasting life.”—John 6:47

• Do you get a chance to praise and worship God in song and other ways?

• After studying what the Bible says do the things being said make sense?

Answering these questions will help you find a good church to attend. You don’t have to attend church to be saved. Jesus has already given you salvation. The Bible does encourage us to get together with other believers.

That usually means church.

GETTING OUT

Photo: Open Road Films

At the Movies: Nothing New with ‘Snowden’

BY MEGAN BIANCO, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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ike some of his peers, Oliver Stone was at the top of his game in the 1980s with hits like Scarface (1983), Platoon (1986), Wall Street (1987) and Born on the Fourth of July (1989). But when the decade ended, he never left.

JFK (1991) was polarizing, but generally did well, yet everything he’s created since then has left a lot to be desired. His latest biopic, Snowden, is the best example of all his weaknesses and greatness with political pieces.

In the mid-2000s, Edward Snowden (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) becomes a computer engineer for the CIA after be-

ing discharged from the military. While inventing new technology and systems for the government, Snowden discovers that they also have access to every citizen’s computer and phone. During all of this, he also struggles with a relationship with his artsy, free-spirited girlfriend, Lindsay Mills (Shailene Woodley). Meanwhile, in 2013, Ed is hiding out in Hong Kong with reporters Glenn Greenwald (Zachary Quinto), Ewen MacAskill (Tom Wilkinson) and filmmaker Laura Poitras (Melissa Leo) ready to leak the CIA’s secret.

The pros of Snowden are the electronic music score and Gordon-Levitt’s endearing love interest. Woodley puts in a natural and organic performance that shows acting can sometimes make up for the bland material. Gordon-Levitt is also fine as the man himself, but the cons of Stone’s usual caliber—outdated political views and biased narrative—hold the feature back. On top of that, everything we need to know about Edward Snowden was already covered well enough in the 2014 documentary, Citizenfour. SC

The Best Thing We Ate This Week

Macarons PASCAL

31451 Rancho Viejo Road, No. 103, San Juan Capistrano. 949.488.0031. www.cafesanjuancapistranoca.com.

For a while there, it seemed like the delicate macaron would be crammed down the face of any half-interested gourmand and sweet Macarons from Pascal. Photo: Matt Cortina tooth possessor. But the trend has died, and in its wake, only the steadfast and excellent purveyors of the heavenly cookie remain.

Pascal is one such place. The house specialty comes in a variety of rotating flavors— we tried mango, raspberry, vanilla and chocolate.

The meringue cookies that make up the macaron were egg-shelled on the exterior and airy inside. They were perfect bookends to robustly flavored filling—the vanilla had the distinct flavor of the bean and was more in the frosting category; while the mango punched with lemon and herb sweetness in a jam-like consistency.

Now, going to Pascal, a new-ish, award-winning restaurant where excellent breakfast, lunch and dinner is also served, and writing about the macarons is sort of like going to Yosemite and writing only about Half Dome. Sure, it’s magnificent, but it leaves out the vast greatness of the place. That said, make macarons the cap of a meal if you go, or the companion to coffee or wine.

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SC SC LIVING San Clemente

PROFILES OF OUR COMMUNITY

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

Older Men Dating Younger Women Is a Controversial Topic

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or years, I have published an online newsletter that addresses the topic of dating and relationships for people ages 50 to 90. The newsletter is emailed each Friday to people across the U.S., Canada and other countries.

There is no cost to sign up; I call the subscribers “Champs,” because that’s what they are.

Two weeks ago, a Champ named Fred commented about older men dating younger ON LIFE AND LOVE AFTER 50 women. Fred did not

By Tom Blake disclose his age, but said, “At my age, everyone is younger; however, this is my experience.

Women that get to age 68-70, divorced or widowed, tend to become older than their age. Despite what they write in their online profiles, ‘love to travel, walk on the beach, dance the night away,’ they do none of these things, and haven’t for many years. Widows are guiltier of not doing these things.

“Also, the dearly departed reach the position of sainthood in the widows’ minds, which is usually not even close to the truth. And, they constantly compare you to the late-departed mister.

“So what do old guys do? They stay away from the widows and look for younger women who actually do dance and walk the beaches. The downside is younger women have no money, so I have to accept that travel, dining out and whatever, will be on my dime. Also, ego comes into play.

‘Hot’ women with good clothing and an upbeat personality make your day.”

I was reluctant to include Fred’s comments in the newsletter, thinking older women might find them offensive. But to my surprise, many responded positively, even adding their own experiences.

Marie, 65, wrote, “I recently met a 68-year-old man. He bought me a roundtrip ticket to Florida. I dumped him when I came back from the trip because he could not keep up with me.”

Judie, 73, said, “I found Fred’s comments very truthful. Sounds like he spends a lot of time online, and then when he actually meets these ladies, he then finds they are probably ‘old’ acting, looking and thinking.

“I go to movies, concerts and casinos by myself for an evening out. Many women in their late 60s, 70s and beyond do not go out alone at night. They don’t wish to drive, are fearful, or their families tell San Clemente Times September 22-28, 2016

them they need to stay in, where it’s ‘safe.’

Or, if they do start dating someone, they frequently cancel to watch the grandchildren.”

Linda shared, “I think some older men want the eye candy that they think younger women will provide, which will make those men more sexy. Men are very visual. Some things never change.

Women, on the other hand, want a mate to help rear children and for nesting. So, no wonder as older women we aren’t sure what we are looking for in a mate.”

Stella said, “I totally agree with Fred!

Older women seem to hang on to their baggage as though it were an heirloom.

Younger gals just want to have a good time. The downside is that they also want to get married and start a family. I’ve seen these coots marry and have kids with these young gals and regret it.

“Just as dancing the night away and walking on the beach may be too much for the older ones, dealing with a pregnant wife, screaming, messy and snotty toddlers is way too much for the old guys.”

Jan stated, “Fred’s comments were on-point. Later in life, men can afford to date the young beauty because most are more financially set to do so. While men like to believe these women date them because of their sparkling personalities and handsome good looks, the odds are (albeit rarely admitted) it is because of their financial generosity. (Rarely seen is a young model dating a poor older man.)

“I’m in my late 50s and extremely active.

However, more and more of my women friends are embracing a more sedentary lifestyle. I am fortunate to currently date a man who is youthful and active.

“I know plenty of women in their 50s who are active and attractive, but will never be able to compete with women in their 20s or 30s, so the age discrepancy occurs much earlier than the ages suggested

by Fred.”

Email your older-men-dating-younger women comments to tompblake@gmail. com.

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.findingloveafter60.com; www.vicsta.com and www. travelafter55.com. SC PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, the SCTimes 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 SCTimes or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@sanclementetimes.com

Business Beat News from San Clemente’s business community SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

New Business SALT LIFE 157 Avenida Del Mar 714.361.3822 www.saltlife.com Florida seems like a world away, but the surf and spearfishing cultures are shared ubiquitously by people from the Golden and Sunshine states.

For people living in areas where the weather is basically the same in December as it is in July, there are common themes between style and mantra.

Salt Life, originally based out of Jacksonville Beach, Florida, is now making its own pilgrimage to the West Coast, branching out in different sects where the ocean sports are plentiful and popular.

Bradley Wilson, the store manager, said Salt Life’s company mission syncs with the abundance of ocean activities in San Clemente its brand looks to cater.

“We felt like this is the kind of atmosphere for our company—surfing, diving, fishing—just kind of evolved in San Clemente, and we felt like this was the area for us,” Wilson said. “We are providing a lifestyle for people who are into surfing, fishing, diving and anything in those categories. We provide the apparel so they can embrace that feeling for everybody.”

The clothing lines the retailer sells are meant for outings on boats, equipment to supplement the sports, appropriate sun glasses and more.

“We have our own kick to things,” Wilson said. “For example, when you see our logo, it’s not just the standard logo; it symbolizes that we do love to fish and dive and everything. We like to be out in the water, and when you see the logo, it shows that we’re not just another old company.

It’s something that’s meaningful and has a

Salt Life store manager Bradley Wilson holds up some of the company’s apparel at the retail shop, located at 157 Avenida Del Mar in San Clemente.

The store opened Sept. 1. Photo: Eric Heinz

purpose behind it.

“We’re new to the West Coast, and we felt like this could start a new franchise over here,” Wilson said. “If someone feels comfortable going out there in the ocean, we want them to feel comfortable in our product.”

The retail store has been open on Del Mar since Sept. 1. Salt Life was able to reap the benefits of the end-of-summer swell, but like many businesses in the city’s oldest business district, Wilson said they’ve noticed the seasonal drop-off.

“We want to be a part of San Clemente where when you see someone out there with a Salt Life sticker, we want to make sure everyone is familiar with it,” Wilson said. “There are other brands out there, and we want to make our brand just as exclusive as theirs.”

Salt Life sponsors several surfers, fishers, race car drivers, photographers, musicians and divers. Some of the surfers include San Clemente’s Colin McPhillips and his sons 12-year-old Kai McPhillips and 10-year-old Max McPhillips.

A list of other sponsored athletes can be found at www.saltlife.com/athletes.

Salt Life is in 1,200 retail stores around the U.S. Another store is scheduled to open in Huntington Beach. SC

Sudoku

BY MYLES MELLOR

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

Last week’s solution:

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See the solution in next week’s issue.

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SC LIVING

Janet Parker

Joan Angleton

Service above Self

San Clemente Woman’s Club turns 85

BY ERIC HEINZ, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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early in existence as long as the city itself, the San Clemente Woman’s Club continues its efforts to provide scholarships for students, volunteer with services for senior citizens and participate in many other local endeavors.

On Friday, Sept. 16, club members Janet Parker, a long-time member who handles scholarships; Laurie Mitchell, a member; club president Kathy Tait; Laura

Kathy Tait

Ginn, a member; and parliamentarian Joan Angleton spoke with San Clemente Times regarding the club’s history and how they are looking to move forward.

One of the main future goals of the club is to grow its membership.

Membership at the club dwindled down to just six a few years ago, but the peak membership was more than 360 in the 1970s.

One of the problems was the club didn’t have a permanent place to meet for some time, Angleton said. Talega Athletic Club has permitted the club to host their meetings.

“We’ve been trying to put on more social events and raise money,” Tait said.

“The big fundraiser of the year is Dancing for a Cause, which raises money for various support groups in San Clemente.”

The SCWC will also participate in the Outlets at San Clemente’s Shopping Extravaganza as a beneficiary on Oct. 8.

“The primary goal of the club is to

Laura Ginn promote community and give back to the community, make friends and at the same time promote San Clemente,” Tait said, adding Meals on Wheels is one of the programs the club supports.

Family Assistance Ministries gets donations from the club each month. They give out scholarships to graduating high school students who display a commitment to community, academics and have a need for the scholarship. The SCWC also gathers books for the high school library and donates resources to Laura’s House and The Ronald McDonald House.

“We have fun, but we also have a passion to help San Clemente, benefitting families in need,” Ginn said.

A few clubs have spun off from the SCWC, such as the Jr. Woman’s Club and the San Clemente Garden Club.

Some of the notable accomplishments of the club throughout the years included

Laurie Mitchell starting one of the first soup kitchens in San Clemente during the Great Depression. During World War II, the SCWC helped support Veterans Administration hospitals and the Red Cross.

In the 1970s, the club donated a large portion of its building fund to the city of San Clemente after the community center burned down.

According to club members, the SCWC has donated more than $1.25 million in materials and funds to various organizations throughout its first 75 years. That total is likely much greater today.

The club meets 10:30 a.m. every first Tuesday of every month at the Talega Swim & Athletic Club, located at 100 Calle Altea. On Dec. 16, the SCWC will host its annual holiday luncheon. SCWC is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization. For more information, visit www.sanclementewomansclub.com. SC

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIST LOCALS ONLY USE LOCALS ONLY - In print and online 52 weeks a year. View online at www.sanclementetimes.com. Call at Debra Wells for pricing at 949.589.0892 or email dwells@picketfencemedia.com.

ADDICTION RECOVERY TREATMENT

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

APPLIANCES

South Coast Furniture & Mattress

109 Calle de los Molinos, 949.492.5589, www.southcoastfurniture.com

APPLIANCE SERVICES & REPAIRS

ASAP Appliance Service

3200 Legendario, 949.361.7713, www.asapapplianceservice.com

ART GALLERIES

San Clemente Art Association 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.492.7175, www.scartgallery.com

CHIROPRACTIC

Spinal Vitality 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

Lic.: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) 949.361.9656, www.costaverdelandscaping.com

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

949.354.2258, www.organicsoutback.com

EDITING SERVICES

Perfectly Clear Editing Services

Judi Heidel: 949.281.6364 www.perfectlycleareditingservices.com

ELECTRICAL

BUSINESS • SPOTLIGHT

Arcadia Electric

Attention, Behavior and the Brain Concerned about your child’s future due to attention or behavior issues? With a natural approach we resolve the underlying problems in the brain and body to improve school and home life – from ADD and dyslexia to the autistic spectrum. www.theblissprogram.com

949.361.1045, www.arcadiaelectric.com

FURNITURE

South Coast Furniture & Mattress

109 Calle de los Molinos, 949.492.5589, www.southcoastfurniture.com

HOME DÉCOR

South Coast Furniture & Mattress

109 Calle de los Molinos, 949.492.5589, www.southcoastfurniture.com

HOME REPAIRS/IMPROVEMENT

Capistrano Valley Raingutters Scott Williams, 949.542.7750

Hoover Construction 949.292.6778

JEWELRY

Paradise Jewelers

166 Avenida Del Mar, 949.361.6661, www.paradisejewelers.com

LANDSCAPING

Costa Verde Landscape

Lic.: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) 949.361.9656, www.costaverdelandscaping.com

MATTRESSES

South Coast Furniture & Mattress

109 Calle de los Molinos, 949.492.5589, www.southcoastfurniture.com

MORTGAGES

Brian Wiechman, Equity Coast Mortgage A division of Pinnacle Capital Mortgage 949.533.9209, www.equitycoastmortgage.com

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

OFFICE FURNITURE

South Coast Furniture & Mattress

109 Calle de los Molinos, 949.492.5589, www.southcoastfurniture.com

PERIODONTICS & DENTAL IMPLANTS

Dr. Alice P. Moran, DMD

1001 Avenida Pico, Ste. K, 949.361.4867 (GUMS), www.moranperio.com

PLUMBING

A to Z Leak Detection

929 Calle Negocio #D, 949.481.7013, www.atozleakdetection.com

Bill Metzger Plumbing

929 Calle Negocio #D, 949.492.3558, www.billmetzerplumbing.com

Karl Aiken Plumbing-Rooter San Clemente, 949.366.8302

POOL SERVICE, REPAIR, REMODEL

Radiant Pool & Spa Service Lic # 985800, 949.290.5616, www.radiantpoolservice.com

SC Pool & Spa Works

1311 N. El Camino Real, 949.498.7665, www.scpoolworks.com

REAL ESTATE

Marcie George Star Real Estate South County

949.690.5410, marciegeorge@cox.net

“Sandy & Rich” - ReMax

949.293.3236, www.sandyandrich.com

RESTAURANTS

Café Calypso

SALONS

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

SCHOOLS

Capistrano Valley Christian Schools

32032 Del Obispo Street, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.5683, www.cvcs.org

SECONDHAND/ CONSIGNMENT SHOPS

South Coast Furniture & Mattress

109 Calle de los Molinos, 949.492.5589, www.southcoastfurniture.com

SWIMMING SCHOOL

Waterbabies Swim School

142 Avenida Granada, 949.488.2512, www.waterbabiesswimschool.com

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Triton Report

BY STEVE BREAZEALE AND VICTOR CARNO, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

For in-game updates, scores, news and more for all of the San Clemente High School fall sports programs, follow us on Twitter @SouthOCsports.

Cross Country Teams Have Strong Showings at Woodbridge Invitational

San Clemente’s Sam Darnold will start at quarterback for USC when the Trojans travel to play Utah on Sept. 23. Photo: USC Athletics and Percy Anderson

USC Names Sam Darnold Starting QB Redshirt freshman will start under center against Utah

BY STEVE BREAZEALE, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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hree games into the season, the USC football team is making a change at quarterback. San Clemente’s Sam Darnold, a redshirt freshman, is getting the nod to start under center for the Trojans.

Darnold, who is taking over the position formerly occupied by redshirt junior Max Browne, will start for USC when they travel to play No. 24 Utah on Sept. 23.

The program announced the quarterback change on Sept. 19.

The Trojans (1-2) are off to a sluggish start, and head coach Clay Helton has iterated that his offense is in need of a spark.

In three games, Browne has completed 55 of 87 passes for 474 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. Darnold has seen considerable time while serving as the team’s backup, and has been featured prominently in the red zone. Darnold has completed 14 of 22 passes for 136 yards and two touchdowns. Darnold’s skill at extending plays with his legs, coupled with San Clemente Times September 22-28, 2016

his strong arm, gives the Trojans a more dynamic option under center.

USC, playing one of the toughest schedules in the nation, lost its season-opener against top-ranked Alabama, 52-6, beat up on Utah State in a 45-7 victory, and were shut down by seventh-ranked Stanford, 2710, on Sept. 17. The Trojans could muster just one offensive touchdown against the Cardinal last weekend.

USC needs to win, and fast. Since taking over as coach in the wake of the Steve Sarkisian fiasco, the Trojans have a 1-4 record under Helton.

The competition between Browne and Darnold had been close all offseason.

Throughout training camp, Helton held off on naming the Trojans’ starter and let the two battle it out for the job. Browne was eventually given the nod, but Darnold impressed enough to lengthen the process and remain a presence on the depth chart.

Darnold appeared in the team’s first game against Alabama and has appeared in every game this season.

The Trojans’ matchup with the undefeated Utes is chock-full of storylines, aside from Darnold’s anticipated debut as starter. USC won last year’s matchup against Utah, 42-24, but the two would go on to split the Pac-12 South crown.

Darnold was also heavily recruited by Utah while in high school, and they were among a small group of schools that made his final list of potential suitors.

Utah (3-0) has defeated Southern Utah, BYU and San Jose State, respectively, to start its season. The game between Utah and USC will air on FOX Sports 1 at 6 p.m.

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Both the San Clemente girls and boys cross country teams had top-15 performances at the Woodbridge Invitational on Sept. 17. The race, which is normally one of the larger contests of the early cross country season, saw the Triton girls team place seventh in the Rated Race and the boys team take 14th in the Division 1 Varsity B Race.

Junior Chandler Horton led the Tritons with a tenth-place overall finish at Woodbridge. Christina Beaulieu, Marina McDonough, Mia McFadden, Katelyn McNeal, Rylee Kerr and Reagan DiMeco all scored points for the Tritons.

The boys squad was led by senior Carlos De Jesus, who took third overall. De Jesus posted a scorching time of 14:59.5.

Sophomores Patrick Riley and Harrison McNee placed 46th and 87th overall, respectively.

Both teams will run at the historically fast Dana Hills Invitational course this weekend.—Steve Breazeale

Hot Start Pushes La Mirada Past Tritons Football Nick Hernandez rushed for 126 yards and three touchdowns to lead La Mirada past visiting San Clemente in a 43-14 non-

league victory on Sept. 16.

The Matadores’ (2-2) backs piled up 269 total rushing yards in the win, and the team held a comfortable 36-7 lead at halftime.

The Tritons were able to get their ground attack going as well. Junior running back Austin Whitsett tallied 92 yards on 14 carries and senior Brandon Reaves ran for 72 yards on just two carries. Senior quarterback Jack Sears ran for 64 yards and a touchdown. Sears also completed 14 of 30 passes for 123 yards and a score.

Sears’ lone touchdown pass went to Reaves in the first quarter to even the score with La Mirada 7-7. The Matadores, fueled by Hernandez’s efforts, went on to score 29 unanswered points to pull away.

La Mirada was the second CIF finalist the Tritons have played this season, but it will not be their last. The Tritons will host Palos Verdes (2-1) on Sept. 23. Palos Verdes appeared in the 2015 CIF-SS Western Division Championship game.

Palos Verdes will enter the game wellrested. The Sea Kings have not played since a 28-7 loss to Narbonne on Sept.

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Girls Volleyball Falls to Warriors The defending South Coast league champion San Clemente girls volleyball team suffered a three-set sweep at the hands of Saddleback Valley Christian in a nonleague match on Sept. 21.

San Clemente (4-7) had its share of chances in the match, but was unable to hold off the three-time defending CIF-SS Division 3A champion Warriors (6-3).

The first set started off in San Clemente’s favor, and the home team built up a five-point lead. Saddleback Valley Christian hung tough, rallying together several three-point runs to take the first game, 25-20.

The Warriors entered the second game with momentum and opened up a 5-1 lead, but a six-point San Clemente run ensured (Cont. on page 29)

The San Clemente boys cross country team placed 14th in the Varsity B Race at the Woodbridge Invitational on Sept. 17. Photo: Courtesy

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Jasmine Safavieh and the San Clemente girls tennis team are off to a 10-0 start to the season.

Photo: Steve Breazeale

(Cont. from page 26) it would be a close set. Once again, SVC hit their stride late and were able to narrowly edge out the Tritons 25-21.

Game three followed suit, as the Warriors walked away with a 25-15 match-clinching win.

“We gave up points, lost a few balls that we would normally have control of and failed to execute. All these little things add up to make it a difficult game,” San Clemente head coach Tom Beard said. “I’m proud the girls didn’t give up, but they are not going to like this loss.”

San Clemente senior Anna Ward led the team with nine kills and an ace, and senior Cassie Stewart recorded three blocks.

Saddleback Valley Christian senior Lily Dyer had a game-high 13 kills. SVC senior Sydney Stratton had three aces and 20 assists. On the defensive end, the Warriors’ Kendall Reinecke led the team with five blocks.

SVC coach Carmen Stratton believed the win over the Tritons was a big step forward for her squad, which is ranked sixth in the newly formed CIF-SS Division 3.

“We are a small school and wanted to come out and play big to show we aren’t intimidated by these bigger schools,” Stratton said.

The Tritons entered their match with the Warriors following a strong showing at the Durango Fall Classic in Las Vegas last week. The Tritons went 3-3 at the tournament, defeating some high-profile out-of-state programs. Now the Tritons will look to re-group for their South Coast League title defense. The Tritons will travel to play Aliso Niguel (11-2) on Sept.

22. –Victor Carno

Tennis Team On a Roll It’s been nearly a calendar month since the start of the season, and the San Clemente girls tennis team is undefeated.

The Tritons (10-0) have got off to the best possible start in 2016, and are dominating their opponents.

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Margaret’s and Villa Park, the Tritons defeated Edison and Fountain Valley by a combined score of 31-5 this week.

San Clemente was scheduled to play a nonleague match against Mission Viejo on Sept. 20, but the match was called off due to weather. The Tritons will travel to play Aliso Niguel in a league match on Sept.

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Girls Golf Set to Host Lady Triton Invitational The San Clemente girls golf team will host 14 of the top programs in Southern California on Sept. 23 as part of the 12th annual Rainbow Sandals/Lady Triton Invitational at the San Clemente Municipal Golf Course.

Diamond Bar, Palm Desert, Corona del Mar and Dana Hills, all perennial CIF-SS teams, will be in the field. The tournament is a rare 18-hole event, and will kick off at 12:30 p.m.

San Clemente (2-4, 2-2 league) recently split its first two matches against rival Dana Hills. The Dolphins won the first meeting 208-216 on Sept. 13, but the Tritons responded with a 204-209 victory two days later.—SB

Sailors Edge Tritons Water Polo The San Clemente boys water polo team hit a snag this week after opening its season with two big victories. The Tritons, who defeated Los Alamitos and Esperanza earlier this month, have lost two consecutive games since.

Carlsbad topped the Tritons 11-9 on Sept. 15, and Newport Harbor, the No. 8-ranked team in CIF-SS Division 1, defeated San Clemente 17-10 on Sept. 20.

Connor Lindenstadt led Newport Harbor with six goals and goalie Max Sandberg made seven saves in the win.

San Clemente will open South Coast League play on the road against Aliso Niguel on Sept. 27.—SB Page 29

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SCOOP ON THE LOCAL SURF COMMUNITY

The Fishbowl Classic Turns Five

GROM OF THE WEEK HAGAN JOHNSON

For the past five years, Nate Yeomans’ Fishbowl Classic surf contest has given both pros and aspiring local kids something to cheer about

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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or five years running, Nate Yeomans’ Fishbowl Classic has captured the essence of what a down-home, local surf contest should be. From resident surf stars, to buck-toothed grommets, to supportive parents, and all of the other characters that make the local surf scene what it is, they all made the effort to come down to Riviera Beach in San Clemente on Sept. 17 and hang out.

“The whole idea was just to give all the local families a day to get together at the beach, hang out, ride some waves and have some fun,” explained Yeomans. “It’s crazy to think that it’s been going on for five years now. It’s one of those things that seems to just keep getting better and better every year.”

This year’s incarnation of the Fishbowl Classic was an opportunity to get back to what surfing’s all about: fun. The format’s simple enough. Local kids are paired with a pro teammate after pulling a name, fittingly, out of a fishbowl. The teams then go out and surf a heat with the kids’ scores counting as a “double whammy,” or twice the pro’s score.

The winning teams advance into a final, where a champion is eventually crowned.

“It’s great to have all the pros come down. I think they might have more fun

Hagan Johnson (right) with Fishbowl Classic partner Kevin Shultz. Photo: Jake Howard

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

S Locals competed in Nate Yeomans’ Fishbowl Classic, where kids are paired with pros in the surf competition.

Photo: Jake Howard

than the groms,” smiled Yeomans.

In attendance was resident hero Kolohe Andino, a trio of Gudauskas brothers, as well as World Surf Leauge (WSL) Championship Tour stalwarts Sebastian “Seabass” Zietz, Keanu Asing and Ryan Callinan. And for the ladies, WSL commentator and San Clemente resident Rosy Hodge was joined by 2015 WSL women’s rookie of the year, Tatiana Weston-Webb, and rising star, Tia Blanco.

“You see how psyched all the kids are and how much fun everybody’s having, it’s such a good reminder of why we all started surfing in the first place,” said Pat Gudauskas. “It’s the kind of thing that grounds you and recharges the batteries. Everybody’s just so stoked to all be together at the beach. It’s epic.”

It mattered little that the surf was an inconsistent two to three feet, or that later in the day the wind came up. Adding an air of absurdity to the function at the junction, instead of wearing the traditional jerseys or singlets usually worn in surf contests, the pros were forced to wear old school, granny-style swim caps. Then there was the jump house that was set up right on the

waterline, complete with a slip and slide into the shorebreak.

By noon, the final was on, and was it ever stacked. Along with their respective grom teammates, Andino, Callinan and Seabass gave the heat a decidedly worldclass feel. But in the end, it was local pro Kevin Schultz and last year’s winner Hagan Johnson that ended up taking the win.

Already a heck of a day at the beach, as the sun dipped below the horizon the party train rolled over to the O.C. Tavern for the awards banquet and some live music.

Hardly a solo effort, Yeomans’ entire family gets in on the act, helping him with logistics, setup and all of the details that have made this event so successful. He also leans a lot on the local community to help turn the dream into a reality. Sponsors like Lost Surfboards stepped up to help cover the cost of the beach permit, as well as donate a new surfboard for the first place finisher.

“We couldn’t do this without all of the local support, both from individuals and businesses. It’s a full community effort, and I have to say thank you to everyone that’s gotten involved,” said Yeomans. SC

SURF FORECAST

Hurley Pro & Swatch Women’s Pro Wrap Up at Trestles Finalists (left to right) Tyler Wright, winner of the Swatch Women’s Pro; Stephanie Gilmore, runner-up in the Swatch Women’s Pro; Joel Parkinson, runner-up in the Hurley Pro; and Jordy Smith, winner of the Hurley Pro. San Clemente Times September 22-28, 2016

ee Hagan Johnson on the beach and the first thing you notice is the 13-yearold’s impeccable style. Blond mop quaffed by the salt water, statement-making checkerboard panel on his wetsuit, surfboard stickered up with a handful of heavy-hitting sponsors— the kid’s undoubtedly on his way.

Last weekend, he became the first surfer to post back-to-back wins at the Fishbowl Classic—no easy feat considering the level of talent. In 2015, he teamed up with Ian Craine for the win; this year, he joined Kevin Shultz to take the title.

“Thanks to Nate Yeomans for throwing a sick event,” said Johnson. “And thanks to the Shorecliffs Surf Team for giving me the opportunity.”

Quickly making a name for himself, last week he found himself in the final of the Open Juniors division of an NSSA Southwest Division contest in Huntington Beach. Further out, in the last year he joined the Volcom surf team on a trip to Indonesia. Then in the winter, he joined the crew for a stint on Oahu’s North Shore. Along the way, he helped carry Shorecliffs Middle School’s surf team to an NSSA National Championship.

As far as talent and contest results go, Johnson’s right in the mix with the best kids in the area. Add to the mix his own personal style, and it’s pretty obvious he’s one to keep an eye on in the weeks, months and years ahead. SC

Water Temperature: 63-68 degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: 5-10’ Fair Thursday: Modest blend of NW swell and SSW/S swell while tropical SE/SSE swell continues at exposed breaks early then drops. Look for kneewaist-chest high (2-3’+) surf at good spots while standouts hit shoulder high (4’) on sets. Calm to light offshore winds early, trending to light onshore flow for the afternoon.

Outlook: New SSW southern hemi swell shows the back half of the week for overhead surf at good spots. More southern hemi swell lining up to close out the month as well. Winds are most favorable in the early mornings with onshore flow trending up into each afternoon. Check the full premium forecast on Surfline for more details.

Photo: © WSL / Kirstin

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