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Securing Supply San Clemente is a partner in a $53 million emergency water reservoir E Y E O N S C / PAG E 6

Santa Margarita Water District Chief Engineer Daniel Ferons in front of the Upper Chiquita Reservoir, a 266 million gallon emergency-storage facility that San Clemente is a partner in. Photo by Patricia McCauley

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City Paving Way for Work on La Pata Extension

KEMPTON: Music to His Ears Comes in Every Generation

OCFA Offers Training to Prevent Drowning

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LOCAL NEWS & IN-DEPTH REPORTING

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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO Sound walls shield residents and businesses from freeway noise, but taking one down is anything but quiet, Caltrans is warning Capistrano residents.

As part of the widening and improvements to the Camino Capistrano off ramps from the southbound San Diego Freeway, Caltrans needs to take down 309 feet of masonry block sound walls.

That, officials say, will likely make some noise. Oh, and the work has to be done at night, because of space limitations and because it’s safer that way for motorists, Caltrans said. The work began July 6 and will continue for five consecutive weekday evenings, Caltrans said. The work will go from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. For information about the work, contact Caltrans at 949.724.2000 or log on to Caltrans website at: www.dot.ca.gov/dist 12. More information is also available at Caltrans District 12 I-5 San Juan Creek Road Project on Facebook.

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Next Door W hat ’s goin g on in our n e ig h b orin g towns

DANA POINT A split board of directors on June 23 voted to raise water and sewer rates for South Coast Water District customers, although the final rate hike isn’t as high as initially proposed. The new rates will generate about $2.5 million—9.5 percent—in additional revenues for higher charges for imported water, developing local supplies and upgrading water and sewer facilities, district officials said. District officials avoided the higher increases by trimming $776,000 from the 2011-20x12 budget and by tapping $1.5 million in reserves.A typical monthly water and sewage bill for a family that uses 10 units of water is now $30.58, the district said, and will rise to $37.20 in July, then to $40.10 in July 2012. The new rates took effect July 1 and will show up on customers’ bills in August. See the new rates at www.scwd.org.

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What’s Up With...

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... the Avenida La Pata Extension?

THE LATEST: The city is pushing forward with the county’s plans for the 3.7-mile stretch to link San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano, but the cost won’t be cheap.

The La Pata extension—talked about in Orange County since at least 1963 and in San Clemente since at least 1982—has a present-day price tag of $71.15 million, according to a presentation Tuesday night

by Harry Persaud, Orange County’s project manager. Basically, the road will add up to about $3,325 per foot, though Persaud said costs could be curbed by as much as 20 percent because of advances in land grading, a chief project expense.

The City Council essentially endorsed county plans unanimously Tuesday night with passage of a resolution. The council also wants the county to consider upgrading bicycle lanes along the county portion of the roadway. The city’s part of the road is already planned as a Class 1 bikeway, two separate lanes off the highway. The county part, however, calls for a single bike lane adjacent to car lanes. The city will also negotiate terms with the county for design and construction of the project with special consideration to truck traffic regulations, signs and financing.

Persaud said the county accommodated San Clemente residents’ concerns about noise and views by recessing the roadway and moving portions of it about 350 feet away from the nearest building.

“It results in additional costs, but it’s worth it,” the manager said. “The roadway wants to be a good neighbor not just to residents but a good neighbor for posterity.”

Persaud said most of their effort now will be to get the project “shelf ready,” that is, completely designed and permitted received to start construction in 2013 with a finish date of 2015.

San Clemente Times July 7–13, 2011

At the public hearing, resident Val Ignat said he appreciated planners’ willingness to listen to resident concerns. “(Persaud) is building as good a road as we can expect to get within the city,” he said.

Resident Don Kunze expressed concern that the planned four lanes won’t be enough to accommodate traffic when the project is done. He brought a bumper sticker from 2000 that read, “Viva La Pata,” noting the roadway has long been discussed.

“I’d like you to use my concerns to get it ready,” he said.

WHAT’S NEXT: About $43 million for the project is, as of yet, unsecured, according to Persaud.

“We will do everything possible to make the project available for every funding opportunity,” he said.

County officials have organized a meeting later this month with officials from the affected communities as well as potential funding sources such as the Orange County Transportation Authority and legislators, Persaud said.

FIND OUT MORE: Visit www.ocpublicworks.com/pcpw/projects/lapata.aspx.

— Stacie N. Galang

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With a poster-sized display of the La Pata Extension behind him, Harry Persaud, manager of Orange County Planned Communities, gives a presentation Tuesday night’s City Council meeting. Photo by Stacie N. Galang

… Pier Bowl Parking?

THE LATEST: One of the San Clemente’s most problematic parking areas will be discussed at the City Council’s September 20 meeting.

The Pier Bowl Parking agenda item came at the request of Councilman Jim Evert who hoped to give residents and business owners a chance to air their concerns and offer suggestions to address woes.

“Let the people come in and let us hear what they would have to say,” Evert said

at Tuesday night’s meeting. “We owe it to ourselves and to the City of San Clemente to see what we can do about parking.”

Councilmember Tim Brown and Mayor Lori Donchak noted that the city would be taking comment before having a proposed solution. But Councilmen Jim Dahl and Bob Baker were willing to let the public comment on the issue.

Baker, however, said he would not entertain any move to add a parking structure in the Pier Bowl or to hire a consultant to work on the parking problems.

WHAT’S NEXT: City Manager George

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Scarborough said in preparation of the meeting, he would ask city staff to look into ways to reduce parking, including re-striping parking lots such as at Linda Lane, adding more parking meters on residential streets, modifying parking hours and addressing traffic circulation.

Scarborough also said the city would send out letters to residents and businesses in the area to inform them of the meeting.

FIND OUT MORE: See www.sanclementetimes.com for updates. — SNG (Cont. on page 5) www.sanclementetimes.com

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… the City’s Dory?

THE LATEST: Wanted: Paint experts and logo designers.

The city is asking for help to upgrade its recently donated dory given by the San Clemente State Beach Lifeguard Supervisor Dick DeBoer. Vandals destroyed the city’s lone dory June 14, leaving city lifeguards without a competition boat. The dory had been left unlocked overnight when the ne’er-do-wells damaged it beyond use.

DeBoer, president of the National Doryman’s Association, came to the rescue with the association’s donation.

The dory functions but it isn’t the newest boat on the ocean, according to a press release from the city. Body shop painters and related professionals are being asked to help upgrade the boat by the city’s Marine Safety division and Lifeguard Association.

The new paint will eliminate epoxy discolorations from and remove the labels of the dory’s last owner in Bolsa Chica State Beach, as well as help the lifeguards best represent San Clemente in this hometown event.

WHAT’S NEXT: The city’s lifeguards expect to compete at this year’s Ocean Festival July 16 and 17.

“The (association) has already purchased some marine paint but needs assistance in applying it, and or a different paint scheme,” the press release said. “Also needed is support from a graphic company to print name stickers and logos in time for the Ocean Festival.”

FIND OUT MORE: To donate, please call 949.361.8263 or 949.361.8254. Also, see www.sanclementetimes.com for the latest.

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…an OCTA Unlimited Rides Pass?

THE LATEST: On June 5, the Orange County Transportation Authority launched OCLINK, a pass that allows riders to hop on trains and buses throughout the county.

The OCLINK Pass provides unlimited weekday rides on all buses and Metrolink trains throughout Orange County for $7 per person. In addition, as part of its Metrolink expansion program, OCTA is adding six more trains throughout the day.

“We are excited to be able to provide residents and visitors an easy, affordable and fun solution to seeing all that Orange County has to offer,” said OCTA Chair Patricia Bates, also the fifth district supervisor. “It is now possible to head to the beach in San Clemente, make a stop in Old Towne Orange and attend an Angel’s game in a single day with one ticket.”

Beginning July 1 for a limited time, Metrolink also is offering the all-weekend Metrolink pass for $10 per person. This pass is good to ride for an entire weekend, starting from 7 p.m. Friday evenings until midnight on Sundays.

The all-weekend Metrolink pass includes everywhere service travels throughout Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, Ventura and San Bernardino counties.

…The CUSD Budget?

THE LATEST: Capistrano Unified School District trustees on June 29 passed a $372 million budget that does not require larger classes nor pay cuts for teachers.

Although at one time expecting a budget shortfall of $26 million, an improved state budget reduced that to less than $7 million.

Officials covered that shortfall with one-time monies—such as $9.6 million from the federal job fund—and will also use $2 million from a deferred maintenance account.

This year marked the first budget since 2007-08 that did not require cuts, district officials said.

The budget passed 4-2, with Lynn Hatton absent and Ellen Addonizio and Sue Palazzo voting against it.

WHAT’S NEXT: District officials expressed trepidation about any impacts changes in the state budget might have on CUSD. The state’s budget calls for mid-year reductions if revenue predictions are not met. The so-called mid-year cuts for the district would come up in February.

FIND OUT MORE: See www.capousd.org —JV

WHAT’S NEXT: More trains will be added to the expanded weekend service with four additional seasonal round trips on the Orange County Line and one new seasonal round trip on the Inland Empire-Orange County line.

FIND OUT MORE: For additional information or trip planning, visit www.octa. net/oclink. —Jonathan Volzke

San Clemente Times July 7–13, 2011

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Thursday, July 7 Sunset Networking Mixer 5:30 p.m.

Themed SC Chamber event hosted by Sanctuary Salon & Spa; wear red, white and blue outfits and have a chance to win for best patriotic outfit! $10–$20. 1041 Avenida Pico, 949.492.1131, www.scchamber.com.

Golf Course Committee Meeting 7 p.m.

City Hall Council Chambers. 100 Avenida Presidio, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

Friday, July 8 Ice Cream Social for Seniors 12 p.m.

Join the Senior Center for ice cream and fun provided by Kaiser Permanente. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.498.3322.

Sunday, July 10 SCAA Meeting 3 p.m.–5 p.m. The San Clemente Art Association meets the second Sunday at the Community Center. Refreshments served. Members free, non-members $5 donation. 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.492.7175, www.scartgallery.com.

Tuesday, July 12 Have a story idea or topic you would like to read about?

••• Send your suggestions to editorial@sanclementetimes.com.

• SONGS Coda: A community-wide workshop on San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station is already being planned for September 22 and leaders from the power plant and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, among others, have been invited to attend the event at the Community Center. In the meantime, Councilman Tim Brown wants to find a date for the council to discuss SONGS. Brown asked to place on a future meeting agenda the topic of scheduling the council’s follow-up meeting though it isn’t likely to happen prior to the fall workshop. Despite repeated requests by protesters calling for formal action from the council, Brown along with fellow council members Jim Dahl and Bob Baker, who form a majority, have stood firm against making any decision until after the September workshop. • Red, White, Blue and Thank You: The helicopters flying overhead on the Fourth of July were from one of the city’s adopted Marine squadrons: HMLA367 based at Camp Pendleton. Councilman Baker offered his thanks to the Marines for their part in the city’s festivities. “That was a great show,” he said. • Parks and Rec Month: Not only is July a month to celebrate the nation’s birthday, now it’s Parks and Recreation month in San Clemente. Mayor Lori Donchak presented a proclamation to Tom Wicks, chairman of the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission, Tuesday night in honor of the month devoted to all things parks and recreation. • Lending a Hand: San Clemente showed its appreciation to volunteers from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints by presenting them with a proclamation. The church’s initiative, Mormon Helping Members of HMLA-367, one of San Clemente’s adopted squadHands, helped to improve the community with about 100 volunteers who cleared rons at Camp Pendleton do a fly over as part of the city’s Fourth of trails at San Clemente and San Onofre State parks April 30. Donchak presented the July festivities and display an American flag. Photo by Kim Lindholm proclamation Tuesday to Chris Pitzak and Martin Garff, director of public affairs for the San Clemente Stake. • Dutiful Delegate: Councilman Dahl was named by his colleagues as the city’s delegate to League of California Cities Annual Conference September 21 to 23 in San Francisco, but he didn’t exactly volunteer. The council needed to select a delegate and an alternate for the event, and Dahl and fellow Councilman Jim Evert both shared they would be attending. When Dahl explained delegates might be required to stay late on the last day, Evert gladly nominated the more senior council member. Dahl accepted.

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City and Community Calendar

SC Sunrise Rotary Club Special Event 7:15 a.m.–8:30 a.m. Special breakfast featuring a conversation with Ms. Sylvia Whitlock—the first woman in the world to become a member of Rotary. Heritage Grille at the Talega Golf Club, 990 Avenida Talega, 949.369.0663, www.scsunriserotary.org.

South Coast Detachment Marine Corps League 7 p.m. Open to all active duty, retired or honorably discharged Marines or FMF Navy Corpsman at the San Clemente Elk’s Lodge. 1505 N. El Camino Real, 949.493.4949, 949.361.9252.

San Clemente Toastmasters 7 p.m.8:30 p.m. Group meets to help develop and improve public speaking skills at the library.

242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.892.8121.

Wednesday, July 13 Veterans of Foreign Wars Meeting 7 p.m. Group meets on the second Wednesday of the month at the Elks Lodge. 1505 N. El Camino Real, 949.498.2489.

Thursday, July 14 Island Nights 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Family event with swimming, dinner (cost extra), music and more at the Ole Hanson Beach Club. Cost $4-$5. 105 W. Pico, San Clemente, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

Wildlife Company 10:30 a.m. Show with animals from seven continents at the San Clemente Community Center. 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.492.3493, www.ocpl.org. www.sanclementetimes.com

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Securing the Water Supply San Clemente is a partner in $53 million emergency water reservoir

By Jonathan Volzke San Clemente Times

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hether it comes from the Colorado River or Northern California, the last leg of the journey for San Clemente’s drinking water begins in Yorba Linda, at the Robert B. Diemer Treatment Plant. From Diemer—a massive plant that puts out enough water daily to fill the Rose Bowl every hour—the water travels nearly 50 miles through a series of pipes buried beneath toll roads and city streets to supply virtually all of South Orange County’s drinking-water needs.

The long route brings a threat of earthquakes breaking the line, which in places is more than 5 feet tall, but other dangers lurk too: Fires can knock out electrical systems needed to push the water along, and even routine maintenance at Diemer closes the tap for a week every year.

When it comes to getting fresh water, San Clemente is, as Mayor Lori Donchak puts it, “at the end of the line.”

The pipeline did suffer a serious break once, in 1999. Those who rely on the waterline as a lifeline were forced to rely on city reservoirs and strict conservation for 10 days. “Everybody got through it, but it happened in December,” said Daniel Ferons, chief engineer of the Santa Margarita Water District. “But if it had happened in July, it might have been a different story.”

Santa Margarita Water, San Clemente and three other agencies have teamed up to create an insurance policy of sorts against any troubles with the water supply, turning a 27.4-acre canyon off Oso Road into a 266 million gallon emergency reservoir.

After more than two years of construction, led by SMWD, officials expect to start filling the Upper Chiquita Reservoir on July 18. The process will be slow: After adding one to three feet of water a day to the reservoir for two weeks, officials will let the water sit, closely watching test equipment and monitoring wells to ensure the reservoir’s liner—the same material used for inflatable boats—and floating cover hold, before filling resumes, Ferons said.

But when it’s full, the reservoir will hold enough water to provide 168,000 families with 200 gallons of water a day for a week.

Ferons likens the shape of the reservoir to a huge martini glass. Standing on the rim of the Upper Chiquita this week, he pointed out the funnel shape of the canyon: The bottom foot of the reservoir holds 150,000 gallons of water. The top foot—160 feet from the bottom—holds 5 million gallons.

The surface area of the reservoir alone is

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Above: Santa Margarita Water District’s Daniel Ferons with one of the four pumps for the Upper Chiquita Reservoir. Photo by Patricia McCauley Below: The liner and flexible top for the 266 million gallon reservoir are put into place. Courtesy photo

17 acres.

“The raw size of the project was quite impressive,” said Donchak, who toured the reservoir in June.

Overall, the project cost $53 million.

With its partners, San Clemente bought only a portion of the storage capacity, and paid accordingly. San Clemente bought just over 11 percent of the project, paying $5.6 million for 83.8 acre-feet of water.

A single acre foot, water officials say, is enough water to serve a family of four for a year, or 325,851 gallons.

San Juan Capistrano bought into the project for $5.1 million, or 10 percent, for 76 acre feet, while Moulton Niguel Water District—which serves Laguna Niguel— paid $17.1 million for 256 acre feet and South Coast Water District—serving Dana Point—paid $3 million for 46 acre feet. Santa Margarita Water paid $19.3 million for 289 acre feet of storage.

San Clemente now has 14 reservoirs and two regional reservoirs. The 14 reservoirs hold 22.4 million gallons, while the regional reservoirs—shared with other agencies—push the total up to 35.9 million gallons, said Assistant City Engineer Dave Rebensdorf.

That means the 27.5 million gallons that San Clemente is getting in Upper Chiquita nearly doubles the city’s storage. And at a bargain, too. The city still uses Reservoir No. 1, which was built above the golf course in 1955. That reservoir is scheduled to be rebuilt and doubled in size to a million gallons in 2015—at a cost of $3.5 million.

“The cost per gallon is significantly less in the regional reservoir,” Rebensdorf said. “It’s a great deal.”

The water in Upper Chiquita will be treated before it goes into the reservoir, but the project includes the ability to

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treat it additionally, if necessary, including by ultraviolet lights. Ferons said officials will determine the best way to manage the reservoir after it is filled—either by moving water in and out to circulate it, or allowing it to remain in static storage.

Donchak said San Clemente’s investment will provide residents with two weeks of water in an emergency.

The water can move from the reservoir into supply pipelines by gravity for the first 10 to 15 feet of water, matching the water pressure in the pipelines. After that, four pumps, each with 250-horsepower engines, kick in. The state’s Division of Safety of Dams reviewed the plans and performed independent calculations to ensure the project was safe and have been on-site throughout construction, Ferons said.

Other agencies were involved, too, from Caltrans, which let construction traffic enter the project off the 241 to avoid snarling traffic on Oso Road, to environmentalresource agencies that ensured cactus, coastal sage scrub and other natural habitat will be returned to the site when the project is finished.

In addition to an emergency supply, the reservoir can help the agencies save money, too, Ferons said. Since the agencies buy their water from the Metropolitan Water District, they also pay more for using more than their regular amount of water. Having the Upper Chiquita Reservoir in place will allow cities to dip into that pool of water if they are getting close to their peak usage, thereby avoiding extra charges.

When the taps turn on later this month, it will be a turning point in the project first envisioned in 1988, Ferons said.

“It’s been a long time coming,” Ferons said. “The region has needed additional reliability for a long time.” SC www.sanclementetimes.com

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SC Sheriff’s Blotter Compiled by Sawyer Hardie & Cory SAUL All information below is obtained from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Web site (www.ocsd.org) and reflects data available from calls placed from the field by the responding officer(s). An arrest doesn’t represent guilt. The items below are just a sampling of the entries listed on the OCSD Web site.

Wednesday, July 6 BURGLARY IN PROGRESS Miraposa, 100 Block (12 a.m.) A resident went outside after hearing a car alarm. The resident’s car was broken into and a neighbor saw a man with a backpack fleeing the premises.

Tuesday, July 5 ABANDONED VEHICLE Monte Vista/Camino Capistrano (10:38 p.m.) A white Toyota Camry with front and rear damage was parked in the same place for over 72 hours.

DISTURBANCE Avenida Barcelona/Ola Vista (10:23 p.m.) A group of kids were throwing eggs and water balloons at passing vehicles.

WELFARE CHECK Camino La Pedriza/Avendia Vista Hermosa (6:53 p.m.) A 5-year-old girl in a green shirt was seen riding her bike alone without any adults around.

KEEP THE PEACE El Camino Real, 2000 Block (5:35 a.m.) A male guest at the Budget Inn was demanding a refund because of a stain on the bedspread.

DISTURBANCE Escalones, 100 Block (2:26 a.m.) Four drunk people left a party, talking loudly and walking down the middle of the street.

Monday, July 4 FIREWORK VIOLATION La Esperanza, 200 Block (11:33 p.m.)

People were seen setting off fireworks on the hillside. No contact was made.

FIREWORK VIOLATION Buena Vista, 1400 Block (10:09 p.m.) Aerial fireworks were seen coming from a conedoff neighborhood block party.

HIT AND RUN PARKED CAR REPORT Elena Lane, 500 Block (10:01 p.m.) A silver Toyota Prius was hit an hour prior by a white Chrysler Seabring with its top down. A license plate was included.

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FIREWORK VIOLATION Via Promontorio, 600 Block (8:40 p.m.)

A resident called complaining of bottle rockets being set off at a house on the above street. The caller was concerned that the fireworks would spark a fire in the dry canyon below.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE Paseo de Cristobal (7:04 a.m.) A gray Toyota Tacoma with a camper had its passenger door open and a woman’s wallet was sitting on the bumper. The caller put the wallet in the passenger side floor and shut the door.

INVESTIGATE PERSON DOWN Avenida Buena Ventura, 100 Block (10:46 a.m.) A juvenile male was found in a south alley wearing dark clothes, passed out near a fire hydrant. His condition was not reported.

FIREWORK VIOLATION Marquita, 200 Block (8:26 p.m.) A caller stated that “gnarly” fireworks were being set off nearby.

Friday, July 1

ILLEGAL PEDDLING Via Visalia, 1200 Block (5:42 p.m.) A man in a white dress shirt and dark slacks was seen selling door to door.

DRUNK DRIVING Avenida Granada/El Camino Real (7:45 p.m.) A drunk man was seen driving a moped while drinking a beer.

DRUNK DRIVING Puerta del Sol, 1200 Block (4:49 p.m.) A man called reporting that he had just left his business, when his ex-girlfriend showed up with a glass of wine in her hand and started an argument. The man, who was apparently not at his house, said that when she left she would drive to his house to try and continue the fight.

DISTURBANCE - MUSIC OR PARTY Calle Conchita, 200 Block (11:16 p.m.)

Deputies were called about a group of loud juveniles on a back patio playing beer pong.

DISTURBANCE - MUSIC OR PARTY Corte Cristianitos, 100 Block (10:52 p.m.)

A resident called to report that seven to 12 teenagers were hanging out in Talega Park and being loud. The caller told deputies it’s an ongoing issue. No contact was made with the juveniles.

SUSPICIOUS PERSONS/CIRCUMSTANCES El Camino Real, 1400 Block (10:45 p.m.)

A caller reported a man with a white beard sleeping in a white blanket in the bushes near a vacant lot.

DISTURBANCE Avenida Victoria, 600 Block (4:49 a.m.) A guest at the Seahorse Motel, whose son is bipolar, reported him tearing up the motel with a kettle bell, and saying that he wanted to harm his father.

DISTURBANCE - MUSIC OR PARTY Avenida Salvador, 700 Block (10:29 p.m.)

Deputies received a report of eight vehicles with juveniles possibly partying in the bushes. Officers did not find the group.

Sunday, July 3

Thursday, June 30

VANDALISM IN PROGRESS Via Turqueza / Via Zafiro (9:35 p.m.)

Three male subjects, one of whom was holding a baseball bat, were on the paved walking trail near the location reported, and had smashed the trail lights with the bat. They started a small fire on the trail, but it was too dark to get a description of them. The caller also stated that they did not see this themselves. It was second-hand information from a neighbor.

HIT AND RUN MISDEMEANOR Avenida Vaquero / Calle Grande Vista (9:09 a.m.) A 1997 Blue Honda Civic was sideswiped along the passenger side by a 2004 Grey Civic. The owner of the vehicle at fault did not stop to exchange information.

BATTERY East Avenida Palizada / Avenida de la Estrella (8:11 p.m.) A man in a grey Hyundai called to report a male owner of a black Nissan truck hitting him in the face. Medics were refused, and the reason as to why he was hit is unknown.

DISTURBANCE La Ronda, 100 Block (6:30 p.m.) Seven to eight men and possibly one woman were loitering near the caller’s patio. No weapons were seen.

SHOTS HEARD Calle Reata / Calle Guadalajara (3:57 p.m.) Near the water tower, a caller reported that fireworks or possible gunshots were heard and that the caller saw two young men with dark hair walking away from the area.

Saturday, July 2

Wednesday, June 29 SUSPICIOUS PERSON IN VEHICLE Via Apuesto / Calle Verdadero (11:33 p.m.)

A few subjects, uninvited, had been asked to leave the premises of the caller because of their loud behavior. They left the residence and eventually returned.

DISTURBANCE Court del Oro, 500 Block (5:12 p.m.) A woman called to report her neighbor coming to the door, yelling about her dog.

The neighbor walked back to his own residence, and the woman calling informed deputies she could walk them to his door if needed.

RECKLESS DRIVING North El Camino / Avenida Palizda (12:16 p.m.) A white truck with a temporary license plate, driven by a male between the ages of 18 and 19, was parked on the side of the street near a hamburger restaurant. He almost hit two female pedestrians who were crossing the street and nearly hit another vehicle in the area. He was wearing board shorts and had dark hair.

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Tuesday, June 28

HIT AND RUN MISDEMEANOR El Camino Real / Avenida Presidio (4:34 p.m.) A woman in Subway had her vehicle hit as she was inside ordering. She followed the vehicle as she called 911. There is no report on whether or not the fleeing vehicle was caught.

WELFARE CHECK Calle Las Bolas, 1600 Block (2:52 p.m.) A woman reported her husband inflicting injuries to her mouth, and went to the doctor to get her mouth looked at. She stated that she did not want to pursue any sort of criminal action against her husband.

STOLEN VEHICLE Camino de los Mares, 600 Block (1:01 p.m.)

A silver Volkswagen Golf, parked in the Trader Joes parking lot, was stolen within 15 minutes of the man entering the store.

No information on whether or not it was recovered was included.

TRAFFIC HAZARD El Camino Real, 2600 Block (10:22 a.m.) A skateboard ramp was reported sticking out into the street, making it difficult for vehicles to pull into their driveways. The caller noted that the problem was called in a week before, but the ramp is still there. They asked that it be removed.

KEEP THE PEACE Avenida San Antonio, 100 Block (5:37 a.m.)

A man called to report that picketers had started to gather at his residence, and that he was getting ready to leave for work. His wife was going to be home alone, and the man stated that they were an ongoing problem and that the city council and sheriff’s department were aware of the situation. The reason for the picketers was not stated.

DISTURBANCE Avenida Pico, 600 Block (2:21 a.m.) A man at the Pico McDonalds was heard banging on the doors, attempting to start a fight with the employees working there. The man pulled up in a gray truck with a red toolbox, verbally and physically threatening those inside.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Avenida San Gabriel, 0 Block (1:01 a.m.)

A transient with dreadlocks was reported loitering in front of the business lot of San O Tires. No other information was offered. www.sanclementetimes.com

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News Bites

Compiled by Stacie N. Galang

Props, Recognitions and Morsels of Info SC Photographer Selected for Photobook Cali Project u San Clemente native Kristianne Koch Riddle’s photos were selected for publication in a book entitled Photobook Cali, a project created in conjunction with online book publisher BLURB and New York photography retailer B&H. The project called for the best California related photography.

“The images were taken at T-Street and Linda Lane beaches,” Koch Riddle said by email.

“It’s an honor to have them chosen among so many other phenomenal photographs from all over California.”

Koch Riddle is a professional photographer specializing in fine art and portrait photography. Her work is being shown at Gallery 104 on Avenida Del Mar. To see her gallery, visit www.photobookcali.com or visit her website at www.kristiannekochphotography.com.

Students Witness Pelican Rescue

Dick DeBoer catches a pelican at San Clemente State Beach. Courtesy of Jennifer Chavez u Fifth-graders from Concordia Elementary had their beach party at San Clemente State Beach June 23 and discovered a pelican floating on the water nearby. The bird rode the waves in and perched himself on the sand.

The students were excited by the sight of the large pelican. Lifeguards were called to help and arrived within about 20 minutes to rescue the animal. Lifeguards Dick Deboer and Coby Light, 16, took the pelican into their care. Light is a former Concordia student and the rescue took place on his first day of work.

Eighth Relay for Life Slated for July 30 at San Clemente High u San Clemente’s 8th Annual Relay For Life runs from July 30 at 10 a.m. to July 31 at 10 a.m. at San Clemente High School. The community is invited to join the event that is expected to bring San Clemente closer together and unite residents in the fight against cancer. Last year San Clemente’s Relay For Life raised over $50,000 with over 30 teams. This year, organizers are hoping to reach $100,000.

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is an overnight fundraiser that gives communities a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost and fight back against the disease.

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At relay, teams of people camp out and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event. Because cancer never sleeps, Relays are overnight events up to 24 hours in length. People who would like to learn more about the event, join a team, start a team or donate to the cause may visit http://www.

RelayForLife.org/SanClementeCA for more information.

Gardener Wins the State ‘Youth Leader Of The Year’ Award u The San Clemente Garden Club recently received statewide honors at the annual convention of California Garden Clubs Inc., an organization representing more than 350 garden clubs across the state. Among the individual recipients was Kris Ethington who received top honors as Youth Leader of the Year by “demonstrating the most ingenuity and dedication in working with youth groups in the community.”

Ethington, who runs the club’s Junior Gardener Learning Through Nature Program at Concordia Elementary School, also serves as chairwoman for the club’s Junior Gardener Program where she is an adviser for the garden programs being established at Marblehead Elementary, San Clemente High and Shorecliffs Middle schools. Additionally, Ethington and her family are volunteers for the Pollinator Habitat Restoration Project and Monarch Overwintering Site at San Clemente State Beach.

Ethington’s children, now 17 and 12, attended Concordia for 10 years and were the inspiration for her interest in butterflies, nature and the environment. Her passion for nature drove her to initiate the garden program at Concordia, but it has been the children, families, teachers, principal, and more than 15 dedicated club volunteers who have kept her going, long since her youngest left the school.

“The phrase, ‘If you plant it, they will come,’ refers to the planting of milkweed— the host plant for monarch butterflies, but also applies to the multi-generational pull a school garden has, empowering environmental stewards of the future,” Ethington said in a press release.

Recently, Ethington founded the business, MoreButterflies, which enables her to inspire more children and their families through summer parent-child Junior Gardening classes.

Additional awards were granted to the Garden Club. Ethington won first place for a photograph of her garden; her daughter, Dani Ethington, an incoming senior at San Clemente High was the national essay winner; the colorful brochure explaining the many activities and benefits of membership in the Garden Club placed third in the state;

Orthodontist Frank Mogavero, front center, poses with member of the U.S. Ski Team and his staff at his Mammoth Lakes practice. Courtesy photo

and the membership book and the monthly newsletter The Garden Trellis both received blue ribbons. For more about the San Clemente Garden Club, see www.SanClementeGardenClub.com.

San Clemente Orthodontist Fits U.S. Men’s Ski Team Members with Performance Mouth Guards u Orthodontist Frank Mogavero recently welcomed the U.S. Men’s Ski Team to the Mammoth Lakes practice he shares with dentist Byron Sansom. The dental office visit included Olympic gold medalist Ted Ligety, plus world-class skiers Nolan Kasper, Jim Cochran, Tommy Ford and many others to be fitted with Under Armour Performance Mouthwear. The U.S. team will be testing and using the product during the 2011-2012 racing season.

Over 1,000 professional athletes use the specialized mouth gear, according to a press release from Mogavero’s office.

“It’s the best of both worlds,” the orthodontist said. “We want to provide protection for those athletes who need it, but at the same time, we want to help increase their performance.”

For more information on Mogavero, visit www.SyncYourSmile.com.

Paint San Clemente Announces Winners of Plein Air Contest u After a week-long plein air painting competition with more than 100 top artists participating, the San Clemente Art Association announced its top winners.

The first-place winner of $5,000 was Josh Clare for “Su Casa.” Second place went to Frank Eber for “The Miramar,” third place to Jeff Yeomans for “Twilight at 7-Eleven” and fourth place to Toni Williams for her “No June Gloom.” Honorable mentions included Michael Situ, Timothy Tien and Steve Kell.

The awards were given Saturday night at the gala dinner held at the San Clemente Community Center and Gallery and hosted

Artist Josh Clare earned first-place honors for “Su Casa” in the San Clemente Art Association’s Plein Air competition.

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by BeachFire Grill. The SC Art Supply also was a major sponsor. A portion of all sales of the art goes directly to Art Reach, the art association’s program to furnish art supplies for local schools and to its long-established scholarship program for high school students. This year, five students each received $1,000 toward their future. Combined, the San Clemente Art Association donates up to $10,000 each year toward the arts in San Clemente schools. The association’s other major fundraiser is the Art and Craft Fair scheduled for August 21 and 22.

All the winning Paint San Clemente paintings are now on sale at the San Clemente Art Gallery, 600 Calle Seville. Hours are Monday to Friday, 12 noon to 4 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

San Clemente High Science Student Earns Scholarship u The local chapter of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association awarded its annual $1,000 scholarship to San Clemente High School’s Travis Stansbery. This chapter of local business people awarded 11 scholarships to high schools that support the Camp Pendleton area. The AFCEA Chapter worked closely with San Clemente High’s scholarship committee to select a worthy student who plans to study engineering or science in college. Local business people are invited to get involved. For more information, visit http:// www.afcea-cpnc.org/index.html.

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like to think San Clemente is second to none just like our adopted Marine unit the 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines or 2/4 for short. The 2/4’s motto, “Second to None,” is fitting for both, making us the perfect pair. Our bond is strong considering the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce and the City of San Clemente adopted the 2/4 15 years ago as a demonstration of our support for the sacrifices they make to protect our great country.

I appreciate the nonprofit America Supporting Americans for creating a program where communities could adopt military units. This concept has brought communities closer to our military and helped us rightfully honor them. I applaud the San

Clemente Chamber of Commerce CEO Lynn Wood and her talented staff for spearheading many of our local troop support activities, which have been instrumental in forming the bond we Jim Dahl have with our military.

The 2/4, known as the Magnificent Bastards, is our neighbor at Camp Pendleton and part of the 5th Marine Regiment and 1st Marine Division. The city also adopted helicopter squadron HMLA367. We were honored to have HMLA367 conduct the amazing Fourth of July flyover along Orange County’s coastline

from Huntington Beach to Oceanside.

As a community, we’ve helped our Marines attend the annual Marine Corps Ball when they could not afford it, welcomed them home with open arms at barbecues and beach parties, coordinated send off parties, provided care packages, coordinated Christmas card campaigns and local school letter writing campaigns, held collection drives for their goodwill campaigns to help Iraqi children and schools, honored our Marines at community events on Memorial Day and Veterans Day and much more.

With the 2/4 preparing to deploy to Afghanistan in early September, a call for community involvement is underway.

Your help is needed to organize fundraising efforts for military events and activities, provide support to the men and women bravely serving, and show support to their families here at home. Your participation provides positive reinforcement for our American heroes. To help, please call Lynn Wood at 949.492.1131 or email her at info@ scchamber.com.

Thank you for your support and have a wonderful San Clemente summer.

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Letters to the Editor ENOUGH IS ENOUGH Paul Fisher, San Clemente

This past week, we all read that the directors of the Transportation Corridor Agency allocated $18.3 million of taxpayer money to fund their continued marketing efforts to extend Foothill (Eastern Transportation Corridor) south to the San Diego Freeway. Hello.

Did our community not just vote against the toll road expansion? How does Councilman Jim Dahl vote on our behalf to approve this toll road rate increase, which will now come out of our own pockets?

It would be prudent to advise the directors and councilmembers that we will not approve any more funding increases that go against our own voting rights and results. What message are these directors and councilmembers not getting?

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When we are trying to reduce California state expenditures because—quite frankly—we are operating from a huge, multi-billion (dollar) deficit, how can we possibly ignore this wasteful and extravagant approval for $18 million for marketing purposes? Would someone please list who these people are so that we can investigate this matter further? Enough is enough.

HERE’S A PLAN FOR NORTH BEACH Earle McNeil, San Clemente

San Clemente’s North Beach should be left as it is. A parking lot for our greatest asset: The beach.

GETTING NEAR CRUNCH TIME Marvin Dennis, San Clemente

Over the last few years our money man-

ager, City Treasurer Pall Gudgeirsson, and others have done an excellent job finding ways to reduce costs and keep our budget balanced. Hiring freezes have helped keep payroll costs down. Good money management avoided a crash in value. Outsourcing, where appropriate, has helped, too.

But everyone should understand that there are only so many cuts that can occur before the level of service begins to fall below what is needed. Fire and sheriffs protection takes up the bulk of the budget. Those numbers have risen 4.5 percent.

We have the La Pata-Vista Hermosa Park and Aquatic Center that is almost ready. Maintenance costs there will be significant, estimated at $750,000 each year. This will be the largest of our 21

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parks. Plus, we have five miles of beach that requires life guard protection and clean up.

The point is: We are going to need more money in the coffers—a lot more money.

Per the city’s long-term financial plan, “City revenues are anticipated to grow by 1.7 percent per year and expenditures are expected to grow by 3 percent, primarily due to the additional cost of operation and maintenance of (La Pata-Vista Hermosa Park).” We will have “an operating deficit beginning in (fiscal year) 2015.”

You may ask: What about the money the outlet mall will bring in? I wonder about that, too. How long have we been waiting for this to happen? Who expects it to open anytime soon?

Well, we have Target opening very soon, don’t we? In the next few months, as I (Cont. on page 14) www.sanclementetimes.com

SOAPBOX Wavelengths: By Jim Kempton

Somewhere Over the Rainbow Generations Meet Just because we thought we didn’t like the music of our parents and our kids think they don’t like ours doesn’t mean we weren’t listening to the lyrics all along

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he Generation Gap, as it was called back in the ‘60s, was the yawning canyon between what our parents experienced and what we, the Baby Boom, generation were experiencing in Wavelengths every part of our daily

By Jim Kempton lives. From dress codes to politics, our parents were bewildered by our rejection of the old and embrace of the new. Nowhere was the chasm wider than in the music we listened to. There was always a struggle over what radio station we would play in the car; my parents opting for the Mitch Miller Hour while I incessantly lobbied for the Kinks, the Zombies and the Animals. As I look back on it, it must have been confusing for them.

My own kids, on the other hand, are big

fans of Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin and Johnny Cash. They don’t listen to a lot of Beatles or Stones, but Bob Marley is bigger with them than with my generation. They even know Bob Dylan’s music – although I have to thank Social Distortion for redoing a great cover version of Don’t Think Twice It’s All Right as their introduction.

While I had nothing but disdain for Perry Como, Burl Ives and Dinah Shore, there was one singer my parents liked that I was blown away by: Judy Garland.

When my mom let me stay up late one night to watch her variety show (remember those?) on our black and white RCA console television, I was amazed. This lady sang with almost frightening depth of feeling, emotions as raw as any rock song I knew. Eyes closed, neck arched back, both hands clasping the microphone, her

legs quivering, she sang as if she were about to die from an overdose of sheer heartbreak. Which, soon after, she did.

When Garland torched her rendition of Somewhere Over the Rainbow my mom nodded at me and said, “Now, that’s a song.” It was, quite assuredly my mother’s favorite.

I never thought much about it until Izzy Kamakawiwo’ole did his ukulele version a few years ago, and it became a massive hit again – this time for the boomer generation. Not long after that, Over the Rainbow was named the greatest song of the 20th century, which in my mind only attested to my mother’s good taste.

Of course, all of this was lost on my kids. They are mostly determined to discover their tastes and enjoyments on their own terms, and I am acquiescent to that self-discovery process. So it was with

a mixture of both surprise and joy when one day last year my youngest son called me into his bedroom to hear his latest find on iTunes. “This is by Jason Castro, the American Idol guy. The name of it is Somewhere Over the Rainbow. It’s so cool. I think you’ll like it.” Somewhere my mother is smiling.

spent fuel-rods at San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station, as Fukushima melts through to God knows where. To what horrific end, no one can predict. Fukushima is classified: Worst industrial accident in the world—ever. Ever? And just because it’s not reported on the news 24-7, doesn’t mean Japan’s nuclear horrorshow is over. It will never be over.

Nuclear meltdowns don’t end. Worse yet—Fukushima is now a global disaster, on a scale far worse than Chernobyl. Fukushima is, our new worst. Could SONGS ever be the new worst?

Mr. Tengdin rightly wants SONGS’ 4,000 tons of forever-hot nuke waste (with 500 pounds added daily) moved. But that’s not going to happen, ever. According to federal regulations, everything stays put, at all 104 United States nuke plants.

Forever “hot” and forever “here.”

The spent fuel rod tonnage stored at Fukushima is the fundamental flaw, causing the ongoing nuclear holocaust, triggered by a mega-earthquake, closely followed by a society-ending tsunami, overwhelming the plant and a large swath of northern Japan. Like the region surrounding Chernobyl, Fukushima’s over-radiated landscape will remain uninhabitable. Equal, if not of greater concern: The water table there, and the ocean, as radiation levels soar to unimaginable numbers and Fukushima’s melt through flows unrestrained and too hot to handle.

Mr. Tengdin knows full well, the same deadly ingredients in Japan’s colossal mishap exist here: Big earthquake predicted

and tsunami zone (We’re in it); an old nuke plant—SONGS—with a troubled workplace record and filled to overcapacity with spent fuel tonnage, that’s not going anywhere but bad when the big one hits. And it will hit.

Will it hit exactly here? Does it have to?

Or, will a rumbling, tumbling, shock wave roll through from elsewhere unleashing SONGS’ unholy terror. What Edison must do now: Stop everything. Shut SONGS. Then at least we stop producing 500 pounds more a day of spent fuel rod poison.

If SONGS halted operation today, no one would notice. It only produces 7.5 percent of California’s electricity—7.5 percent.

That’s all. If that. Not 50 percent. Not 25 percent. Not 15 percent. But a measly 7.5 percent. We can save that much electricity by turning out a few lights at home.

Google Fukushima. See how they’re doing over there. Then you’ll be as worried as Mr. Tengdrin. Mother Nature has sent us ample warning. This is California. Home to big, ugly quakes. This debate is as serious as serious gets. Let’s shut SONGS and Save San Clemente now. This begs the question: What are we waiting for? Our own Fukushima, here?

Someone voiced at last city council meeting, “How’s your property values SC?” After melt-down, less than zero.

Jim Kempton has had a lifelong love affair with music even though his instrumental prowess extends to the three chords of Gloria

by Van Morrison. Although he concedes that the classical period of Mozart, Beethoven and Schubert may be music’s greatest era, he still believes the 1960s was the peak musical decade of the 20th century.

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Letters to the Editor (cont.) understand it. They will bring an estimated $350,000 in sales tax revenue.

The new Ralph’s market will be a nice, if limited, addition to southwest San Clemente. And, with the market being closed during construction for about nine months, we’ll lose that revenue, too.

You all may have noticed, it takes a very long time to get a project through the city and built, ready for use. Nick’s restaurant on (Avenida) Del Mar is a happening place.

It’s always busy and is doing great. Yet it took years to move the project through the city.

We cannot spend money we don’t have and we’re coming to a point where there will be nothing left to cut. If we don’t address the money issue now, it will be too late.

SPARE US THE REVOLUTIONARY COMPARISONS, Harkey Randal Seech, San Clemente

Rep. Diane Harkey’s (San Clemente Times, June 30) comparison of the American Revolution with the “California Republican Legislature Revolution,” which amounts to refusing to negotiate a balance of service cuts and increased revenue, is a bit strained, to say the least. First of all, we do have representation with our taxation, even if it’s not the brand she likes. There is a very American reason the Democrats have a majority in the Legislature and a Democrat as governor. They were elected by a majority of the voters. But we have a minority of the Legislature dictating our tax base and thereby forcing increased cuts San Clemente Times July 7–13, 2011

in government programs all Californians use, forcing state park closures, fewer loans for California’s college students plus increased fees and probably more cuts to come for education.

While recognizing California is in debt and needs revenue to provide a certain level of services, Gov. Brown promised he would not raise taxes or keep the then-current ones, unless the voters approved of them. But as a self-styled “revolutionary,” Mrs. Harkey and her party have even refused to let us—as in We the People—have that vote. Maybe the Republican legislators were afraid that California voters might side with Gov. Brown. Should I thank Mrs. Harkey and her fellow Republican legislators for saving us from ourselves by not letting us vote? Uh, thanks?

Quite an Independence Day revolution you’ve got there, Mrs. Harkey. Go ahead and do your job as you see fit, but please save us from the self-congratulatory revolutionary hero rhetoric. By the way, if the Founding Fathers had been unwilling to negotiate and compromise we might still be a colony, and we certainly wouldn’t have our current Constitution. I’ll be celebrating American Independence Day all right, but not the California Republican Legislator one.

Thanks, just the same.

THE NEW WORST Jerry Collamer, San Clemente

Concerned San Clemente resident John Tengdin is right to worry the storage of

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GETTING OUT

YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER

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The List A day-by-day guide to what’s happening in and around town this week. Compiled by Tawnee Prazak

thursday

Summer Reading Show 10:30 a.m. Craig Newton tells stories about the world through songs as part of the library’s summer reading program at the Community Center. 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente, 949.492.3493, www.ocpl.org.

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Jill Sobule & John Doe 8 p.m. Concert at The Coach House. Tickets $15. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

Leucadia Cool Club 7 p.m.–11 p.m. Live music at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

Sunset Networking Mixer 5:30 p.m. Themed SC Chamber event hosted by Sanctuary Salon & Spa; wear red, white and blue outfits and have a chance to win for best patriotic outfit! Members $10, others $20. 1041 Avenida Pico, 949.492.1131, www.scchamber.com.

friday

Abbey Road: Tribute to The Beatles 8 p.m.

Concert at The Coach House featuring a Beatles tribute band.

Tickets $15. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

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Capo Shakespeare Festival 8 p.m. Camino Real Playhouse presents its annual acting festival. Runs through July 17. $15. 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.489.8082, www.caminorealplayhouse.org.

Blue Largo 7:30 p.m.–11 p.m. Live music at Iva Lee’s.

555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2855, www.ivalees.com.

Intermediate Steel Guitar Workshop Learn to play at this ongoing event at Hulaville. Call for times, fee info and more. 2720 Camino Capistrano, San Clemente, 949.369.1905, www.hulavillecafe.com.

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Go.See.Do

35 th Annual Ocean Festival

With dozens of events and clinics over two days, San Clemente’s 35th annual Ocean Festival offers activities for everyone from the young to the young at heart. Known as the “Greatest Show on Surf,” the annual festival runs July 16 and 17 and attracts tens of thousands to the beach for water activities as diverse as the fishing derby, surf contests, four-person stand-up paddle relays, the Mermaid Parade and the ever-popular Great Rubber Duck Race, now in its 19th year. The Ocean Festival began in 1976 as the brainchild of then Marine Safety Captain Sheridan Byerly who longed to increase participation in the Orange County Beach Games, according to the nonprofit festival’s website. Byerly’s hope was to not only increase game participation but to also include the general public in hopes to engage lifeguards and families in fun activities on the beach. These days, visitors can participate in the competitions, volunteer with the event or simply enjoy the carnival-like atmosphere. But some planning is required. For surfing events, such as Grom’s Rule, SUP Staff photo and Bodysurfing, online registration will close July 8, at 11:55 p.m. For all other athletic events, including Kid’s Dolphin Dash and 5K Beach Run, online registration closes July 14 at 11:55 p.m. Payment is done through PayPal. To volunteer, contact Jolinda Marquez at 949.361.9073. To sign up online, visit www.oceanfestival.org.

Hey That’s My Bike 9 p.m. Live music at Goody’s Tavern. 206 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.3400, www.goodystavern.com.

J Rickards Vineyards Wine Tasting 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. San Clemente Wine Company welcomes J Rickards Winery. Tasting fee is $15 for seven wines.

212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

Art-A-Fair 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Art festival with fine art, workshops and music. $7. 777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.494.4514, www.art-a-fair.com.

Aloha Friday 9 p.m. Music at BeachFire; dress “island style” for specials. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

Chris Cook 9 p.m. Live music at Molly Bloom’s.

2391 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.218.0120, www.mollybloomspub.com.

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Sawdust Festival 10 a.m.-10 p.m. The annual art show and festival in Laguna Beach featuring fine arts and crafts by local artists. General adult admission $7.75. Open daily through August 28. 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.494.3030, www.sawdustartfestival.org.

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Catalina Snorkeling Cruise 8 a.m.-8 p.m. The Ocean Institute hosts an adventure to Catalina Island where guests can go snorkeling and enjoy a barbecue dinner. $78. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.

Women’s Wellness Symposium 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. A day of health at Aventura Sailing Association with anti-aging health tips, beauty experts, refreshments and more. 24707 Dana Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.493.9493, www.aventurasailing.com.

Kay Das and Steel & Strings 8 p.m.-10 p.m.

Steel guitar player and his band play Hawaiian music at Hulaville. $5. 2720 Camino Capistrano, San Clemente, 949.369.1905, www.hulavillecafe.com.

Growing Fruit Trees 9 a.m. Informative talk on growing fruit trees. 33413 San Juan Creek Road, San Juan Capistrano, 949.240.2107.

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Savor: A Tribute to Santana 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

Mission San Juan Capistrano’s Music Under the Stars Concert Series continues with a Santana tribute band.

Tickets $20-$40.26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1315, www.missionsjc.com.

Orange County Market Place 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Everything you can imagine at the OC Fair & Events Center.

Admission $2, children under 12 are free. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 949.723.6660, ocmarketplace.com.

Live Music Cruise 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Dana Wharf’s Saturday music cruise featuring the reggae group, Cali Conscious. Full bar onboard. Tickets $19. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com Weird Al Yankovic - The Apocalypse Tour 8 p.m. The artist known for his musical parodies performs at the Pacific Amphitheatre. Tickets start at $12.50. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 800.745.3000, www.ocfair.com.

Honk 8 p.m. Concert at The Coach House featuring the classic surf/rock band. $25. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

BeDazzled 8 p.m.-10 p.m. Popular drag queen show at Adele’s. $10–$15. 2600 Avenida Del Presidente, San Clemente, 949.481.1222, www.adelesatthesanclementeinn.com.

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Concerts in the Park: Jimmy Buffet Tribute 4:30 p.m.-6 p.m. The City of Dana Point presents a free concert at Lantern Bay Park featuring Garrat Wilkin & The Parrotheads, a Jimmy Buffet tribute band. 25111 Park Lantern, Dana Point, 949.248.3530, www.danapoint.org.

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San Clemente Farmers Market 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Fresh produce, flowers and more every Sunday along Avenida Del Mar. Rain or shine.

Tijuana Dogs 2:30 p.m. Live at Swallow’s Inn. 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com.

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GETTING OUT (Cont. from page 16) Gone Fishin’ Exhibition 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Casa Romantica’s new exhibit featuring fishing memorabilia and artifacts. Admission $5. Exhibit on display until August 14. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

SC Times Restaurant Spotlight

Billy’s Premium Deli 32118 Paseo Adelanto #4A, San Juan Capistrano, 949.661.3354 Best known for: Fresh sandwiches Most Popular item: Classic turkey sandwich

Ukulele Night 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Music at Hulaville. 2720 Camino Capistrano, San Clemente, 949.369.1905, www. hulavillecafe.com.

Trifecta Sundays 5:30 p.m.-late. OC Tavern presents their horse racing wagering sports bar plus live music at 8:30 p.m. by Gary Roach and Will Hurd. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.

monday

Sunshine Art Camp for Kids 9 a.m.-12 p.m.; 2 p.m.-5 p.m. SC Art Supply presents art camps for kids ages 5-8 and 9-12 with projects themed around 20th century modern masters like Picasso, Matisse and Chagall. 1531 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente949.369.6603, www.scartsupply.com.

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WaterWorks: Soak Up the Science 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Exhibition on the world of water at the Discovery Science Center. Adults $12.95, kids $9.95. 2500 N. Main Street, Santa Ana, 714.542.2823, www.discoverycube.org.

Felisha 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Female vocalist at Renaissance.

24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

tuesday

Family Science Night 6 p.m.-8 p.m. The Ocean Institute presents a family-friendly event featuring Steve Schroeter of the UCSB Marine Science talking about the artificial reef off San Clemente’s shoreline. Cost $7 per person, or $25/ family pack. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.

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Billy’s Premium Deli. Photo by Krysta Worthen

Price Range: $4.50-$8.50 Reservations: Not needed

Billy’s Premium Deli came under new ownership just three short months ago in April, when Tin Pae took it over, with his mother and sister alongside him. The trio has turned the place around into a “five-star” eatery, according to Pae’s mother Sunny Cho. Cho has more than 20 years of restaurant experience and takes great satisfaction in her products, calling her sandwiches “excellent.” Cho also takes pride in her always fresh ingredients and custom sandwiches. Cho says Billy’s gets great business with, “Nice people that keep coming back.” The biggest seller is a turkey sandwich, but Cho also makes a tuna sandwich that follows as a close second. Sandwiches aren’t the only product this shop sells; paninis, salads, smoothies and coffee are also key menu items. At Billy’s you can customize your sandwich just to your liking. Billy’s Premium Deli is a neighborhood shop that aspires to excellence in every sandwich.

Payment: Cash, credit HOurs: Monday-Friday 7 a.m.–4 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.–2 p.m., closed Sunday

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Mission SJC’s Historical Exhibit 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Visit Mission San Juan Capistrano’s historical collection featuring rare paintings, religious artifacts and more.

Free with admission $5–$9. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.

Poul Pedersen 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Live acoustic talent at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

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Music of the World: Reggae 7 p.m. Casa Romantica presents the upbeat reggae sound of The Panjive Steel Drum Band for its concert series. $20. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, wwwcasaromantica.org.

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Kaleido-Kids Variety Show 10:30 a.m. Familyfriendly show every Wednesday at the Kaleidoscope. Free.

27741 Crown Valley Pkwy., Mission Viejo, 714.335.5152, www.gokaleidoscope.com.

Benny / Flamenco Guitar 7 p.m.–11 p.m. Live music at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

Kids Storytime at the Casa 10 a.m. Casa Romantica hosts storytime; free. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, wwwcasaromantica.org.

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Two-for-One at the Wharf Dana Wharf has half price on all fishing trips. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com

ON STAGE

t’s been three decades since the Bangles first belted out tunes bearing their super tight harmonies and catchy lyrics. The all-female group continues with its three original band mates in front woman Susanna Hoffs and sister musicians and vocalists Vicki and Debbi Peterson. As they prepare for the release of their sixth studio album, “Sweetheart of the Sun,” this fall, the trio will play the Coach House July 15, and it ain’t no Courtesy photo dainty acoustic set. They’ll be playing with a full band and rocking the house, said Hoffs in an interview this week.

What can the audience expect at your San Juan Capistrano show? We’re doing a few of the new songs, for sure, and, of course, the old favs for the fans of the ‘80s. If you enjoy the hits, we play those. It’s always fun to tour. We love to tour live. We’re gearing up for a more formal tour in the fall. It’s very rare for us to make a new studio album. We’re pretty excited about it.

How do you and your band mates get along these days?

By Krysta Worthen

We’ve spent the better part of 30 years working as a band. We get along a lot better now. It’s a complicated thing. Part of it was the ‘80s and the age; we were in our 20s. It was very, very interesting. We were basically living together continuously, whether we were squeezed together on a tour bus or stuck in a recording studio. We didn’t have the freedom to explore life as individuals … We’ve learned a lot. Having children has informed how we relate to each other in a very good way. There’s a lot of compassion and empathy and understanding of each other’s needs.

As individuals, how have you changed? We’ve grown as people. We all have kids. Our lives are pretty complicated now. In the ‘80s, our lives revolved around touring and recording. It was a different time and different experience.

In some ways, we appreciate (touring) more. We’re lucky to do it now. We love it. We’re very blessed that way.

The Bangles’ show is July 15, and tickets are $55. Doors open at 6 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m. SC —Stacie N. Galang Page 19

JD Souther 8 p.m. Concert at The Coach House.

Tickets $20. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

Dean Grech 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Live acoustic music at Salt Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com.

Free style 7 p.m.-10 p.m. New rock band at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

90-Minute Sunset Harbor Cruise & Beyond 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Cruise offered by Dana Wharf. Adults $25, kids (3-12) $15. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

UPCOMING: THURSDAY July 14 Island Nights 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Family event with swimming, dinner (cost extra), music, fun and much more at the Ole Hanson Beach Club. Cost $4-$5. 105 W. Pico, San Clemente, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org. *For our full calendar, visit the “Event Calendar” at www.sanclementetimes.com.

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On Life and Love After 50: By Tom Blake

A Newport Beach Night

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e often hear of the dating woes of senior women.

But, senior dating can be tough on men as well.

You’d think with three million people in Orange County, a 71-year-old man would be able to find a compatible mate here. A friend I’ve known for 54 years has dated a variety of women, hoping to find a permanent partner. But, last week, his prospect list was whittled down to one name.

My friend loves to dance, says it keeps him sane and helps him stay in shape. He said, “Dancing just makes life work better for me.” Hence, we shall call him Dancing King.

Dancing King arranged to meet his date in the parking lot in front of Polly’s Pies Restaurant, near the Department of Motor Vehicles, on Moulton Parkway. She would leave her car there and together they would drive to Newport Beach for dinner at a restaurant called Woody’s Wharf, a fixture for 41 years. Then, Dancing King would return her to her car and both would return to their respective homes.

Dancing King said, “I am down to one lady after last night. It was a Newport Beach night and things went badly when my date’s ‘unmeasured vodka’ caught up with her after we left Woody’s Wharf. She commented that most of the cars ahead of us had four tail lights. Fortunately, I was behind the wheel.”

Dancing King continued: “We dropped off the keys to her Newport Beach rental property for her son-in-law at the Ritz Carlton Hotel hostess desk.

She was fearful of meeting him in her condition and then was fearful of speaking to him or leaving him a message on the cell phone, but continued to fret and worry that he might not get the keys On Life and Love After 50 from the hostess.”

By Tom Blake In the car, according to Dancing King, she continued to fret over and over again about the keys not being delivered to her son-in-law. Dancing King told her to please either phone the son-in-law or stop worrying because her ongoing rant was wearing him down.

Her reply: “I hate you.”

Dancing King turned toward her house instead of to where she had left her car. He safely got her to her condo at a well-known community for seniors. But, she couldn’t find her keys in her purse and poured the entire contents of the purse onto her front porch deck.

Dancing King said, “Unable to unlock her door, she crawled through her pet door into her house. I finished

unloading the car. I opened her emptied purse one more time and found the keys in one of those small pockets inside where she had placed them an hour earlier.”

“I told her she could call her friend Jane, who lives nearby, in the morning and have Jane drive her to her car in the Polly’s parking lot, or, I would leave her $20 for a cab.

“She dropped the F-bomb and I left immediately. Tell me; is there any hope for this one?”

I replied, “Does she own a Great Dane? Or, is she just petite? Any woman who is athletic enough to crawl through her pet door might be a good dancer so perhaps consider giving her another chance. On second thought, I understand why your mate-prospect list is now down to one.”

Senior dating in Orange County isn’t exactly a snap for men either. SC Tom Blake is a Dana Point business owner and San Clemente resident who has authored books on middle-aged dating.

To comment on his column, email him at TompBlake@gmail. com. See his website at www.FindingLoveAfter50.com PLEASE NOTE: The opinions offered here are solely those of the guest columnist and may or may not be shared by the San Clemente Times staff.

We appreciate, however, their willingness to share their views, and we invite responses to be sent to letters@sanclementetimes.com.

Swim Season can also be Drowning Season OCFA simulates near-drowning and rescue to raise safety awareness

By Chris Bashaw San Clemente Times

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t is a sight parents should never have to see: Their child’s lifeless body floating in the family pool.

No sound. No warning.

The gut-wrenching heartache of that moment is what the Orange County Fire Authority illustrated to parents and children June 30 at Waterworks Aquatics in Irvine.

More importantly, the OCFA also illustrated that such an experience is avoidable with proper adult supervision, barriers to guard entrances to the pool and enrolling both children and adults in swim classes.

“Every drowning is preventable if someone is watching,” OCFA Captain Greg McKeown said.

Even though it was a planned demonstration, the gravity of the situation dawned on Las Flores resident Lynnette Round, who is the OCFA community relations supervisor. Her 9San Clemente Times July 7–13, 2011

year-old son played the part of a potential drowning victim.

“It was scary and shocking,” said Round, whose performance of the distraught mother seemed all-too real. “I’ve never had to experience anything like seeing [Hayden’s] lifeless body.”

Even so, Round said she puts her faith in the first responders to such emergencies.

“It may seem like an eternity for them to respond, but in reality it’s about four or five minutes,” she said.

With proper training, Round also said parents can take the initial steps to help save a drowning victim.

“Having CPR classes is important; you can be the first set of emergency hands on the situation,” said Round.

“Sign up for CPR classes and you’ll have so much relief and peace of mind.”

The OCFA said about 20 drowning incidents involving both children and adults have occurred since January.

For more information, see www.ocfa.org. SC Page 21

A crowd of children and parents look on as paramedics pretend to pump air into 9-year-old Hayden’s lungs and place defibrillator pads on his chest. Photo by Chris Bashaw

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Cheese Shop

Financial Advisor

Craig Workinger CPA’s Inc 949.218.3224 The Cellar 949.492.3663 629 Camino de Los Mares #307 156 Ave. Del Mar, www.thecellarsite.com

CHIROPRACTORS

Air conditioning All Season Air 949.579.0741 allseasonair@gmail.com, www.allseasonair.net Oasis Heating & Air 949.420.1321 31648 Rancho Viejo Rd. Ste. A, www.oasisair.com

Appliances South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 109 Calle de los Molinos, www.southcoastfurniture.com

Appliances Services & Repairs ASAP Appliance Service 949.361.7713 3200 Legendario, www.asapapplianceservice.com

ART GALLERIES

Dr. R. Tyler Johnson DC, Chiropractic Center 1502 N. El Camino Real, 949.498.6440 www.chiropracticcenteronline.com

Commercial Real Estate Doug Echelberger First Team Real Estate 949.498.7711 407 W. El Camino Real, www.echelberger.com

COMMERCIAL/TENANT IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTOR Garrison Property Services, Inc. Lic. # B609809, marc01@cox.net

949.370.1125

COMPUTER REPAIR & SERVICES

Massage Therapy

Timothy C. Metcalf, Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Body Therapy/Healing 949.683.2033 www.wfadvisors.com/tim.metcalf 949.862.1250 San Clemente, www.cfrpassion.com C’Siren Day Spa

949.498.7700 FLOORING 312 Avenida De La Estrella Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 MATTRESSES 638 Camino de los Mares, Ste. G -105, South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com 109 Calle de los Molinos, FURNITURE www.southcoastfurniture.com South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 MOLD REMOVAL 109 Calle de los Molinos, www.southcoastfurniture.com Jarvis Restoration -24/7 949.362.5388 1393 Calle Avanzado, www.jarvisrestoration.com

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Images/Creative Solutions 949.366.2488 2927 Via San Gorgoinio, Ste. 100, www.imgs.com

HAIR SALONS

Kreative Hair Design 949.498.6245 San Clemente Computer & Network Services San Clemente Art Association 949.492.7175 daniel@sanclementecomputer.com 949.276.1581 173 Avenida Serra 100 N. Calle Seville, www.scartgallery.com Sano Computers

949.492.2179 Heating www.sanocomputers.com Attorneys All Season Air 949.579.0741 allseasonair@gmail.com, www.allseasonair.net CONCRETE The Gibbs Law Firm, APC 949.492.3350 Oasis Heating & Air 949.420.1321 949.361.9656 110 E Avenida Palizada, Ste. 201, www.gibbslaw.com Costa Verde Landscape 31648 Rancho Viejo Rd. Ste. A, www.oasisair.com License#: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) Auto Wrecking www.costaverdelandscaping.com Home Décor San Clemente Auto Wrecking & Repair Shop 1520 Avenida de la Estrella, Ste. B, 949.492.6121 www.sanclementeautowrecking.com

CONTRACTORS - GENERAL

Dentists

Blinds 949.498.9515

BOOKS Village Book Exchange 99 Avenida Serra

949.492.1114

BUSINESS COMPUTER SERVICE, REPAIR OC - IT

949.488.0029 970 Calle Negocio, www.oc-it.com

CARPET

Anaheim Carpet & Flooring 949.366.6564 1046 Calle Recodo, Ste. I, www.anaheimcarpet.net

Catering Carbonara Trattoria 949.366.1040 111 Avenida Del Mar, #B, www.carbonara.com

MUSIC LESSONS Danman’s Music School 949.242.4431 www.danmans.com Leslie Lowe - Guitar, Bass & Drums 949.292.5019 leslielowe82@gmail.com Janet Poth - Violin & Viola 949.922.6388 413 Calle Pueblo, janpoth@aol.com

OFFICE FURNITURE

Optometry San Clemente Optometry, David J. Nota, OD 224 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.2029 www.sanclementeoptometry.com Seaside Eyecare

949.493.2269 638 Camino De Los Mares, #A120, www.seasideeyecare.com

Orthodontist Frank J. Mogavero, DDS MS 949.493.7300 1031 Avenida Pico # 101, www.syncyoursmile.com

PAINTING

949.388.6829 INTERIOR DECORATING & REDESIGN KC Painting & Decorating Eric Johnson, D.D.S. 949.493.9311 647 Camino de los Mares, Ste. 209, The Home & Garden Stylist/ 949.218.8022 Periodontics & Dental Implants www.drericjohnson.com Vignettes of Refinement Dr. Alice P. Moran, DMD 949.361.4867 (GUMS) Ronald Trosper, DDS 949.492.7140 San Clemente, www.vignettesofrefinement.com 1001 Avenida Pico, Ste. K, www.moranperio.com 145 Ave Del Mar, www.downtownsanclemente.com

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ELECTRICAL Arcadia Electric 949.361.1045 www.arcadiaelectric.com Gallagher Electric

949.412.6602 P.O. Box 986, www.gallagher-electric.com

Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 638 Camino de los Mares, Ste. G-105, Entertainment www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com DJ Services Shaw’s Carpets 949.492.8070 KilltheTreble@yahoo.com 135 Avenida Victoria

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SC Rider Supply

949.388.0521 520 S. El Camino Real, www.scridersupply.com

South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 109 Calle de los Molinos, 109 Calle de los Molinos, www.southcoastfurniture.com www.southcoastfurniture.com

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949.429.1714 Custom Carpentry, Concrete Framing & Finish Dunham Construction, Inc. 949.492.7100 Ike Soffes 201 N. El Camino Real, www.octykes.com

949.363.3087 License #450880, www.dunhamconstruction.net Bankruptcy Attorneys HOME LOANS Hutton Construction 949.492.2808 www.brucehuttonconstruction.com Coldwell Banker Home Loans - 949.307.7982 The Gibbs Law Firm, APC 949.492.3350 nmls#261832. Tom Fashing, Mortgage Advisor, 110 E Avenida Palizada, Ste. 201, www.gibbslaw.com COSMETICS tom.fashing@mortgagefamily.com AVON 949.370.0433 Beauty Supply Annie Kyle, www.youravon.com/anniekyle HOUSE SITTING Del Mar Beauty Supply 949.492.8180 Mary Kay Cosmetics 949.248.2868 150 Avenida Del Mar, Ste D, Curbside Pet & House Sitting 949.369.5074 www.marykay.com/madams2 www.delmarbeauty.com San Clemente, dalmatian.love@cox.net San Clemente Window Fashions www.sc-wf.com

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Norma Mardian Interior Design 949.492.6271 Colony Termite Control 949.361.2500 www.nminteriordesign.com 1402 Calle Alcazar, www.colonytermite.com Environment 1st Exterminating, Inc. 949.218.1111 JewelerS 2340 S. El Camino Real, #13, Paradise Jewelers

949.361.4367 www.freetermitereports.com 808 N. El Camino Real, www.paradisejewelers.com

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LANDSCAPE & DESIGN

Costa Verde Landscape 949.361.9656 License#: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) 949.874.2540 www.costaverdelandscaping.com Greenscapes Landscape & Design 949.366.6564 Estate Planning, Probate, Trust 1046 Calle Recodo, Ste. I, www.greenscapesoc.com Living Gardens Landscape Design 949.218.7459 Lange & Minnott

949.492.3459 www.livinggardenslandscapedesign.com 1401 N. El Camino Real, Ste. 109

EXTERMINATING Environment 1st Exterminating, Inc. 949.218.1111 2340 S. El Camino Real, #13, www.freetermitereports.com

Landscape Lighting

Costa Verde Landscape License#: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) www.costaverdelandscaping.com

VIP Pet Spa

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Pet SITTING Curbside Pet & House Sitting 949.369.5074 San Clemente, dalmatian.love@cox.net PAWS-itively Pet Care 949.683.2033 San Clemente

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PIZZA Izza Neapolitan Pizzeria 949.248.4925 376 Camino de Estrella, www.izzapizzeria.com

PLUMBING A to Z Leak Detection 949.499.4464 1218 Puerta del Sol, www.atozleakdetection.com Bill Metzger Plumbing 949.492.3558 1218 Puerta del Sol, www.billmetzgerplumbing.com Chick’s Plumbing 949.496.9731 www.chicks-plumbing.com Mission Plumbing & Heating 949.492.4303 1100 S. El Camino Real, www.missionplumbingandheating.com San Clemente Plumbing 949.366.2691 647 Camino de los Mares, Ste. 108, www.sanclementeplumbing.com

POOL/SPA SERVICE & REPAIR Radiant Pool & Spa Service 949.290.5616 www.radiantpoolservice.com SC Pool Techs 949.235.1261 www.fixmypoolnow.com

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Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 638 Camino de los Mare, Ste. G-105, www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com

Restaurants Café Calypso

949.366.9386 114 Avenida Del Mar #4 Carbonara Trattoria 949.366.1040 111 Avenida Del Mar, #B, www.carbonara.com The Cellar 949.492.3663 156 Ave. Del Mar, www.thecellarsite.com

ROOFING CONTRACTORS Jim Thomas Roofing 162 Calle de Industrias

949.498.6204

Real Estate Altera Real Estate - “Sandy & Rich” www.sandyandrich.com 949.293.3236 Antonio Fiorello, Forté Realty Group 949.842.3631 San Clemente, www.forterealtygroup.com Casa Verde Homes - Simon Wilson 949.212.5800 www.casaverdehomes.com Century 21 OMA - Eric Benson 949.584.3751 www.sanclementecoastalhomes.com Doug Echelberger First Team Real Estate 407 W. El Camino Real, 949.498.7711 www.echelberger.com Marcie George - Star Real Estate South County marciegeorge@cox.net 949.690.5410 Prue Putnins- Regency Real Estate 949.366.1984 www.TheTalegaTeam.com, www.HomesByPrue.com Steve Smith 949.632.8139 Olympian Altera DCP, ssmithsurfer@msn.com Tarbell Realtors - The Metcalfs 949.533.5999 1001 Avenida Pico, www.Metcalf4Homes.com

Real Estate Attorneys The Gibbs Law Firm, APC 949.492.3350 110 E Avenida Palizada, Ste. 201, www.gibbslaw.com

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SOCCER

Mariners vs. Angels, Chicago Fire vs.

Angel Stadium LA Galaxy, Home July 8, 7:05 p.m.

Depot Center July 9, 7:30 p.m.

Your Los Angeles Angels close out the first half of the regular season with a three-game series against the Seattle Mariners.

After closing out their previous match in a 0-0 tie with Seattle, the Galaxy are looking to find the back of the net against Chicago.

Info: www.losangeles.angels. mlb.com

Info: www.lagalaxy.com

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WALK/RUN

San Diego Blood Bank 5K Walk/ Run, Embarcadero Marina July 10, 8 a.m.

Enjoy San Diego’s downtown views with a 5K Walk/Run while helping to raise funds for the San Diego Blood Bank.

Info: www.sandiegobloodbank.org

BASEBALL

Outdoor Fitness Adventure Club, Dana Point Harbor July 13, 5:30 p.m.

Before the boys in blue break for All-Star week festivities in Phoenix, spend your Sunday watching the Dodgers slug it out against San Diego. Info: www.losange-

Unwind from your weekly grind with a nice kayaking session with Outdoor Adventure Fitness Club.

Fees do apply. Info: www.

By David Zimmerle

DANCE-SCHS 2011-12 DANCE TEAM ANNOUNCED, DANCE CLASSES ON TAP AT THE HIGH SCHOOL • After a rigorous, three-day

San Clemente Times July 7–13, 2011

San Clemente High School’s 2011- 2012 dance team was recently announced and includes plenty of return upperclassmen and several underclassmen on the roster. Team members include (front row, left to right) Paige Darby, Kristen George, Bevy John, Jenna Mordock, Jennifer Otsuki, (middle row) Mackenzie Hintz, Chandler Boyd, Brooke Forstie, Selah Decew, Megan Hayes, Caili McDaniel, Cole Zerboni, Brieana Pagliaro (back row) Kylie Waskowski, Maria McGuire, Kelly Mathiesen, Anneliese Carter, Rachel Wilke, Mary Margaret Bracken, Aly Muysenberg and Marisa Prolo. Courtesy photo

on Tuesday, July 26 for kids age 5 to fi fth grade. Please visit the team’s website for more details.

SOCCER-PALACIOS AND GOULD TAKE THIRD TEAM HONORS FOR ESPN RISE’S ALLAMERICAN LIST • San Clemente High School’s Steve Palacios and Kevin Gould are among the short list of county players to make ESPN Rise’s All-American team, as recently announced on the sports conglomerate’s website. The two players were instrumental in ushering in a championship season to the high school this past year.

The complete ESPN rise list includes: FIRST TEAM F: Mac McGuire, Carroll (Southlake, Texas), Sr., Boston University; F: Reed McKenna, Rancho Bernardo (San Diego, Calif.), Sr., UCLA; F: Julio Morales, Willow Glen (San Jose, Calif.), Jr., Signed professional contract; F: Verneri Valimaa, American Heritage-Delray (Delray Beach, Fla.), Sr., George Mason; MF: Brian James, American Heritage-Delray (Delray Beach, Fla.), Jr., Virginia; MF: Colin McAtee, Torrey Pines (San Diego, Calif.),

Sr., Michigan; MF: J.P. Medina, Buchanan (Clovis, Calif.), Sr., UC Riverside; MF: Khiry Shelton, Vista Ridge (Cedar Park, Texas), Sr., Oregon State; MF: Aaron Simmons, Mansfield (Mansfield, Texas), Sr., SMU; D: Anthony DeCosta, De La Salle (Concord, Calif.), Sr., Santa Clara; D: Michael Nelson, McNeil (Austin, Texas), Jr.; GK: Alex Mangels, Campolindo (Moraga, Calif.), Sr., California; Coach: Greg Oglesby, Carroll (Southlake, Texas) SECOND TEAM F: Villyan Bijev, Clovis North (Fresno, Calif.), Sr., Washington; F: Thomas Haws, Westlake (Austin, Texas), Jr., Wake Forest; F: Riggs Lennon, Brophy Prep (Phoenix, Ariz.), So.; MF: Mitchell Alvarez, Edison (Huntington Beach, Calif.), Sr., UC Irvine; MF: Brian Ford, Corona del Mar (Newport Beach, Calif.), Sr., UC Davis; MF: David Graydon, Montverde Academy (Montverde, Fla.), Jr.; MF: Adrian McInnis, St. Paul’s (Covington, La.), Sr., Furman; MF: Charlie Miller, Servite (Anaheim, Calif.), Sr., UC Santa Barbara; MF: Sanford Spivey, Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara, Calif.), Sr., Boston University; D: Cullen Roche, St. Ignatius (San Francisco, Calif.), Sr., UC Davis; D: Joshua Yaro,

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tryout towards the end of the academic school year, the 2011-2012 San Clemente High School dance team was announced on June 12.

The team includes seniors Mary Margaret Bracken, Anneliese Carter, Kelly Mathiesen, Maria McGuire, Aly Musenberg, Marisa Prolo, Kylie Waskowski, and Rachel Wilke, juniors Chandler Boyd, Selah Decew, Brooke Forstie, Megan Hayes, Mackenzie Hintz, Caili McDaniel, Brieana Pagliaro and Cole Zerboni, sophomore Bevy John and freshmen Paige Darby, Kristen George, Jenna Mordock and Jennifer Otsuki.

“We are both pleased with all experience returning to the team, as well as the talent and enthusiasm of our new freshmen,” dance team faculty advisor Mike Conlon said.

With another school year now in the books, the new dance team members will be attending a variety of dance classes during the summer, most of which will be offered at San Clemente High School.

This will be followed by a two-week, allday dance camp from August 15 to 26 with team members then moving on to the 20112012 concerts and competitions.

The upcoming dance classes at the high school are open to the public for students ages 12 to 21 and include hip hop with Tim Stevenson, jazz turbo tech, body conditioning ballet, yogalates, as well as contemporary lyrical and modern.

To see the schedule of classes and for more information, go to the dance team website at www.schsdance.org.

Moreover, the dance team will also be conducting a Summer Fun Dance Clinic

KAYAKING

Padres vs.

Dodgers, Dodger Stadium July 10, 1:10 p.m.

Cate School (Carpinteria, Calif.), So.; GK: Michael Breslin, Tesoro (Las Flores, Calif.), Sr., UC Irvine THIRD TEAM F: Corey Christ, Ironwood (Glendale, Ariz.), Sr., St. John’s; F: Mountan Mitchell, Punahou (Honolulu, Hawaii), Sr., Louisville; F: Steve Palacios, San Clemente (San Clemente, Calif.), Sr., Cal Poly; MF: Stefano Bonomo, Burlingame (Burlingame, Calif.), Sr., California; MF: Steven Cabos, Jesuit (New Orleans, La.), Sr., Kentucky; MF: Kevin Pahl, George Jenkins (Lakeland, Fla.), Sr., Furman; MF: Jagger Martinez, Countryside (Clearwater, Fla.), Sr., Northwestern; MF: Joao Ramalho, Montverde Academy (Montverde, Fla.), Jr.; MF: Owen Steinwall, Notre Dame (Scottsdale, Ariz.), Sr., Xavier; D: Kevin Gould, San Clemente (San Clemente, Calif.), Sr., San Francisco; GK: Blake Brown, Legacy (Mansfield, Texas), Sr., Yale; GK: Oshick Shams, Carroll (Southlake, Texas), Jr.

CHAMPIONS FOR CHARACTER PROGRAM RENAMED IN HONOR OF OUTGOING COMMISSIONER • The CIF Southern Section Champions for Character Awards program has been re-named the Dr. Jim Staunton Champions for Character Awards and will kickoff its inaugural evening October 24, according to a recent news release from the California Interscholastic Federation – Southern Section.

The decision to rename the award after Staunton, who is retiring at the end of July, was made by the CIF Southern Section Ethics in Sports Committee and announced at the Champions for Character Golf Tournament fundraiser held June 21 at Rio Hondo Golf Club in Downey.

“Commissioner Staunton founded the Champions for Character Program and has been the driving force behind it ever since,” said incoming commissioner Rob Wigod. “We are very proud of what this program does to promote sportsmanship and character education with our member schools. We are truly appreciative of Jim’s efforts throughout his tenure as commissioner, and are excited to name Champions for Character after him, an honor he richly deserves.” www.sanclementetimes.com

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TRACK AND FIELD

Several track athletes jet through their track event during the Hershey Track Meet Regional Round held in San Bernardino last month. Courtesy photo

Team members for 12U San Clemente Swat gather for a photo after going 6-0 in a recent tournament and finishing with the championship. Team members include (front row, left to right) Jordyn Gustin, Katie Rose Terkoski, Katie Bracken, Sierra Garrett, Melody Forstie, (middle row) Chloe Visca, Lauren Bryzykcy, Ashley Folia, Olivia Bradish, Elise Sawall, (back row) and coaches Jeff Gustin, Dave Terkoski and Anthony Bradish. Courtesy photo

Swat softball grabs its third straight tournament win The 12U San Clemente Swat girls’ softball team took home its third straight tournament win, following its recent performance at the Laguna Niguel Sea Country Classic.

The girls rolled through all six of its opponents finishing the tournament with a perfect 6-0 record. A main highlight of the tournament rested on the throwing arm of pitcher Sierra Garret. The young pitching ace dominated batters from the circle and eventually chalked up a perfect game allowing no runs and no hits.

“I could not be more proud of the girls,” head coach Jeff Gustin said. “They have really come together as a team, and also know how to play with a lot of passion.”

The girls next traveled to Pico Rivera for one final round of games before heading into the district tournament.

LACROSSE

San Clemente sends two athletes to finals in Hershey Track Meet After making it through the local and regional rounds of the Hershey Track Meet, two San Clemente athletes will be moving on to compete in the finals set to be held in Hershey, Pa. August 4 to 7.

San Clemente’s two winners at the regional competition, held in San Bernardino on June 4, were Spencer Hopkins in the boys 9 & 10 softball throw and Kathryn Thompson in the girls 9 & 10 softball throw. These two athletes will be determined eligible to travel to Hershey, Pa. to compete in the finals, and depending on their competition with the distances thrown of several other 9- and 10-year-olds from five different western states.

The Hershey’s Track & Field Games are the largest youth sports program of its kind in North America. Thousands of young athletes, ages 9 to 14, compete throughout the country in the 50-, 100-, 200- and 400-meter dashes, the standing long jump and the softball throw.

Local and regional meets are held to select the 480 finalists who will participate in Hershey, where the prominent candy manufacturer Hershey Candies has its headquarters.

At the city’s recreation department’s request and because of budget restrictions, San Clemente’s Friends of Beaches, Parks & Recreation Foundation sponsored the local meet for the first time on April 10 at Forster Ranch.

Over 150 youngsters from San Clemente, San Juan, Lake Forest, Riverside and even a contingent of 45 participants from Los Angeles competed in an energetic test of their athletic talents.

Forty qualified in their events for the regional meet held in San Bernardino on June 4.

In this meet, there were 400 other competitors from all over Southern California, such as San Diego, Pasadena, Los Angeles, Corona and elsewhere.

A total of 44 events were held for the 9- and 10-, 11- and 12-, and 13- and 14-year-old age groups for both boys and girls. Now it’s up to Hopkins and Thompson as the duo advances to the in finals in search of a pinnacle win for their efforts.

BASEBALL

The Victory Gladiators U13 team had all the right stuff this past spring season, finishing off the year with a perfect record. Team members include (from left) coach Duke Delancellotti, Max Jonnaert, Michael Gazsi, David Howren, Chris Totah, Cade Mills, Shane Cobb, Quinn Jacobs, Will Kurtzer, Riley Paredes, Jimmy Wilson, Parker Ryan and Lewis Ahola. Not pictured are coach Herb Eidt, Luke Adcock, Branden Wilson and Patrick Diamond.

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Gladiators net solid wins en route to perfect season Recently, the Victory Gladiators U13 team went undefeated to wrap up play for the spring season. The Gladiators won all four tournaments they played in, which consisted of two games per tournament. And all of its players are comprised of fifth- and sixthgraders from the area. The Victory Gladiators U13 team is coached by Duke Delancellotti and Herb Eidt.

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San Clemente Little League’s 9-10 American All-Star team includes (back row, left to right) Charlie Bein, coach Brad Sherrell, manager Kenny Allard, coach Brett Bowen, Spencer Zibas, (middle row) Ethan Sherrell, Tyler Tornberg, Kammi Allard, Tristan Weber, (front row) Blake Bowen, Sam Voris, Brent Riddle, Luke Cristl and Luke McCarthy. Not pictured is Jack Harlow. Courtesy photo

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Little League 9-10 American AllStar team announced The San Clemente Little League recently announced its 9-10 American All-Star team.

The team began its District 68 tournament in dramatic fashion, coming back from a 10-5 last inning deficit to tie the score at 10-10 before moving on to win the game 11-10 in the first extra inning against the Tijeras Creek All Stars.

Team members are Charlie Bein, Spencer Zibas, Ethan Sherrell, Tyler Tornberg, Kammi Allard, Tristan Weber, Blake Bowen, Sam Voris, Brent Riddle, Luke Cristl, Luke McCarthy, Jack Harlow and coaches Brad Sherrell, Brett Bowen and manager Kenny Allard.

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GROM OF THE WEEK Tory Gilkerson Age: 18, Saddleback College Tory Gilkerson’s last days as a grom were filled with milestone events making it a time she will never forget, she says. In June Tory celebrated her 18th birthday, graduated from San Clemente High School and won the national title as the top U18 female longboarder in the country at the Surfing America USA Championships. Her win at the USA Championships marked the third time she has taken that title, having also won in 2010 Photo by Sheri Crummer/seasister.com and 2008. Her beautiful combination of classic and high performance surfing—an expert on both the nose and the tail—sealed this latest win. “Last month was the best ever,” said Tory. “It was one of the most exciting and memorable times of my life so far.” As excited as ever to see what comes next, Tory hopes to surf in ASP world qualifying events, the World Longboard Championships and to start college at Saddleback in the fall. Although she has yet to decide what she’ll major in, she feels that completing her general education courses at the community college will give her time to figure out a course of study to follow and make the best choice of school to transfer to in a couple of years. Tory is keeping busy this summer surfing as much as possible and working at Antoine’s Cafe. She also plans to continue working with the WSA as a tabulator for the upcoming contest season. —Andrea Swayne

Surf Show at Doho

SURF RESULTS

Fifth Annual Surf-a-Rama, local artist help keep old-school surfing heritage alive

By Christina Scannapiego San Clemente Times

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etween the U.S. Open of Surfing, Surfing America U.S.A. Championships, NSSA Nationals and WSA West Coast Championships, our summer beaches become a battleground for high performance.

But we honor the history that made that evolution possible with a revival of all things vintage surf. Surfing longboards, twin fins, single fins, other retro boards and Alaias has become cool. All the kids are doing it. That’s why Doheny State Beach’s celebration of local surf heritage, Surf-A-Rama, is hitting its fi fth successful year on Saturday, July 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and ultra talented kids like Capo Beach longboard phenom, 20-year-old Joe Aaron, are heading up the resurgence to the fullest.

Aaron, raised on Doheny’s peeling, inviting rights, is part of an emerging generation who’s putting a new-school twist on traditional surfing. Professional longboarder, entrepreneur and artist, Aaron was chosen by event creator and Doheny State Beach Interpretive Association (DSBIA) board member Nyle Schafhauser, to design every Surf-ARama poster since the event began.

Surf-A-Rama also gives Aaron—and all the other vendors—a venue to show off their wares. Aaron and his family have been building his business, JoeMotion, since he was 16, and now his artwork graces his signature fins, surfboards (that he shapes himself), skateboards and T-shirts.

And to honor the roots of surfing in California, Surf-A-Rama will tell the story of the classic break that helped birth an entire culture—Doheny. According to DSBIA’s Ed Neely, the event is a perfect way to meet the group’s initiative to support the park and San Clemente Times July 7–13, 2011

This year’s Surf-a-Rama poster art will once again feature the retro cartoon style of Joe Aaron, Capistrano Beach pro longboarder and artist. His cartoon style is reminiscent of Rick Griffin’s early work in Surfing magazine—a style Aaron says he wanted to keep alive.

Photo by Andrea Swayne

interpret its environmental and historical importance, with vintage surfboards, woodie cars, historic photos and memorabilia.

Along with JoeMotion, expect to see everything else surf related. Visitors will have the opportunity to try Blue Tarp Surfing, the new pastime that is “surfing a tube” on a skateboard, meet the locals who pioneered it…and much more. All the profits DSBIA makes through raffles and vendors goes to various park programs. Some of surfing’s classic personalities like The Endless Summer’s Mike Hynson will be signing books and enjoying food, Hawaiian dancers and music.

For more info see www.dohenystatebeach. org and www.joemotion.com. To read the full story, with more from and about Joe Aaron, log on to www.sanclementetimes.com. SC Page 30

SURF FORECAST Water temp: 62-66˚F Water visibility and conditions: San Clemente: 10-15’ Fair-; Catalina: 15-20’+ Fair Remarks: A small mix of slow building new Southwest swell and minor Northwest windswell prevails on Thursday. Surge is light and visibility is increasing, making for poor-fair to fair diving conditions overall.

Short range: Size is in the 1-2’+(ankle-knee high+) zone on Thursday as a new Southwest groundswell slowly builds, mixing with trace Northwest windswell. More Southwest swell moves in through the day on Friday, with good breaks seeing 2-3’(knee-waist high) waves through the day. Conditions look clean for the mornings, but poor to fair to fair at best due to a lack of size.

Long range: Fun surf prevails over the weekend as more Southwest groundswell moves in. Conditions look clean, with size in the 3-5’(waistchest-head high) range at good breaks on Saturday. More size shows Sunday and into next workweek as another Southwest swell builds in.

Stay tuned to Surfline.com for updates.

NSSA National Championships 2011, June 26-July 3, Huntington Beach, Pier First place and local finishers only. OPEN MEN 16+ MAYOR’S CUP: 1. Cam Richards, South Carolina; 4. Jeremy Carter, San Clemente. OPEN WOMEN ALL AGES MAYOR’S CUP: 1. Leila Hurst, Hawaii.

OPEN JUNIORS 15U: 1. Parker Coffin, Santa Barbara. OPEN BOYS 12U: 1. Jake Marshall, Encinitas; 4. Griffin Colapinto, San Clemente. OPEN MINI GROMS 10U: 1. Tyler Gunter, Newport Beach.

OPEN GIRLS 14U: 1. Dax McGill, Hawaii.

OPEN LONGBOARD ALL AGES: 1. Steve McLean, Florida. EXPLORER MEN ALL AGES: 1. Chris Tucker, Florida. EXPLORER JUNIORS 17U: 1. Matty Costa, Hawaii.

EXPLORER BOYS 14U: 1. Kalani David, Hawaii. EXPLORER MENEHUNE 12U: 1. Jake Marshall, Encinitas; 4. Griffin Colapinto, San Clemente. EXPLORER SUPER GROMS 10U: 1. Finn McGill, Hawaii. EXPLORER WOMEN ALL AGES: 1. Leila Hurst, Hawaii; 3. Kulia Doherty, San Clemente; 5. Tia Blanco, San Clemente. EXPLORER GIRLS 14U: 1.

Tatiana Weston Webb, Hawaii; 2. Kulia Doherty, San Clemente; 6. Tia Blanco, San Clemente. EXPLORER MASTERS 25+: 1. Rick Takahashi, San Diego. EXPLORER SENIORS 35+: 1. Rusty Phillipy, Cardiff by the Sea. EXPLORER SUPER SENIORS 45+: 1. Rusty Phillipy, Cardiff by the Sea. EXPLORER DUKE 55+: 1. Scott Lewis, Malibu. EXPLORER LONGBOARD ALL AGES: 1. Shaun Thompson, Huntington Beach. NATIONAL AIRSHOW CHAMPIONSHIPS: 1. Ezekiel Lau, Hawaii; 3. Jeremy Carter, San Clemente. For full results, log on to www.sanclementetimes.com.

UPCOMING EVENTS July 23: WSA Menehune Surf Fest, Huntington Beach, Goldenwest Street July 30-August 7: U.S. Open of Surfing, Huntington Beach, Pier www.sanclementetimes.com