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VOLUME 7, ISSUE 28

Where is Ed Fitzgerald?

Three years after the former yacht broker’s disappearance those who say he stole their money still await justice E Y E O N S C / PAG E 6

Ed Carnesale of Monarch Beach holds a picture of Ed Fitzgerald, a man he says stole money from him and others. As the three-year anniversary of Fitzgerald’s disappearance approaches, charges have yet to be filed. Photo by Andrea Swayne

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Dog Access Expanded at 10 City Parks

Smoke Shop Bust Prompts Business Licensing Policy Change

City Considers Sports Wall of Fame

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The dinosaur replica at Zoomars Petting Zoo in the Los Rios Historic District might soon become extinct, after the city delivered a notice to its owner, Carolyn Franks, asking her to remove the 40-foot-long, 13-foot-tall creature by Sunday, July 15. After receiving complaints from local residents with ties to San Juan’s historical families, city staff directed Franks to remove the dinosaur because it was installed without proper approval and permits and because it conflicted with the area’s historic character.

Franks plans on appealing the decision to the Planning Commission. She initially intended for the dinosaur to serve an educational purpose.

Meanwhile, in support of the dinosaur, San Clemente resident Jason Pearson has designed Tshirts, mugs, bumper stickers and other items emblazoned with a depiction of the dinosaur and the words “Save the Apatosaurus.”

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City Council authorized a contract extension with ROMA Design Group, the firm hired in June of 2010 to act as the city’s consultant in preparing a draft plan for the revitalization of Doheny Village, the downtown area of Capistrano Beach. ROMA’s services were temporarily suspended in June of 2011 and extended to June 2012, while the city awaited the award of $340,000 in state grant money for the project.

The original $250,000 contract with ROMA will not change. Community Development Director Kyle Butterwick said the city hopes to have an approved document for the project by the end of the year. “A high level of public involvement could potentially prolong the project approval a bit, but we want the plan to reflect the input of the community and encourage public participation,” Butterwick said.

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... Dog Access at Parks?

THE LATEST: Dogs will soon be able to roam on a leash at 10 more parks in San Clemente after this week’s vote of the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission.

Before the July 10 vote, pooches were banned at all but Verde and Mira Costa parks. Pups will soon be permitted at 10 more parks. The commission also banned dog access on playing fields and playgrounds at the approved parks.

Commissioners raised the fines to $250 for owners who don’t pick up after their dogs.

Commissioners Eric Swartz and Tom Wicks opposed the added dog access, according to commission Chairman Steve Streger. Swartz said he was concerned about so many parks being made open to dogs at once. The Parks Department didn’t have enough data to know what might happen with added access and whether cleanup costs would increase. The city’s ability to control errant pet owners was limited, the commissioner noted.

WHAT’S NEXT: The access and fine increases go to the City Council. The Beaches, Parks and Recreation Department also created a public service announcement on “Pick up the Poop” to remind residents to clean up after their pets in public spaces.

FIND OUT MORE: Visit www.san-clemente. org to see the staff report.

—Stacie N. Galang

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... Sports Wall of Fame?

THE LATEST: If San Clemente does approve a Sports Wall of Fame, the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission won’t be playing much of a role.

The commission voted 4-3 to recommend San Clemente Times July 12–18, 2012

the city add language to its plan — to honor stand-out athletes with a tile at the San Clemente Aquatics Center — that would spare the community from possible legal action, according to commission Chairman Steve Streger. Otherwise, the commission didn’t want to weigh in on the Sports Wall.

“If the city wants to give space, that’s the city issue,” Streger said. “That’s not us.”

The concept was first introduced at the July 3 City Council meeting with a 4-1 vote to send the idea to the commission for further vetting. Mayor Jim Evert proposed the Sports Wall of Fame be overseen by nonprofit Friends of the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Foundation. Evert cast the lone “no” vote.

Evert said that by having the nonprofit take responsibility for the Wall of Fame, it would cut out the bureaucracy.

Councilwoman Lori Donchak expressed concerns about the legal risks of such a wall on a city building. Councilman Bob Baker called for increased scrutiny of the process, naming professional baseball players like Sammy Sosa and Mark Maguire, whose records were blotted by alleged steroid use.

WHAT’S NEXT: The Sports Wall must return to the City Council for final approval.

FIND OUT MORE: See the staff report at www.san-clemente.org. —SNG

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... Sound Walls?

THE LATEST: Residents coping with the noise and obstruction from recently built Interstate-5 sound walls in south San Clemente want greater scrutiny when a freeway widening project creates more walls.

The Orange County Transportation Authority’s Hamid Torkamanha updated the City Council July 3 on the agency’s

progress to create the carpool lanes from Avenida Pico into San Juan Capistrano.

Inland residents angered by recently built sound walls near the El Camino Real overpass expressed their frustration and asked that more residents be notified about the latest project.

Don Kroll, owner of the Little Inn by the Beach, said the walls built in south San Clemente hurt his business because of the noise and blocked views.

“I’ve been invaded by this,” he said.

Resident Evan Weiss said the walls on the latest project needed to be more thoughtful.

“We don’t want walls that work in El Monte or Panorama City,” he said.

OCTA spokeswoman Julie Toledo said residents’ comments were providing lessons to her agency about how best to notify locals on the project.

WHAT’S NEXT: OCTA is expected to return to the City Council next month.

FIND OUT MORE: Visit www.octa.com for more information. —SNG

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... North Beach Snack Stand?

THE LATEST: A new owner will take the reins at the North Beach snack stand despite his lack of food experience.

Martin Foxman will take Kahuna Grill from Eric and Gia Lucy, who operated the stand for eight years.

The City Council approved the lease transfer 3-2 with Councilmen Bob Baker and Tim Brown voting “no.” They preferred to follow city staff’s recommendation.

Mayor Jim Evert said he wasn’t dissuaded by Foxman’s lack of restaurant experience. He said work ethic and common sense could be a better indicator of success.

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City Manager George Scarborough said that the 15-year lease and past experience with concession operators without a background in food handling led city staff to conclude Foxman would not be suitable for the stand. Kumi Elston, central services officer, said that when past concessionaires failed, the city lost valuable time dealing with the lease and renovating the space once it was returned.

WHAT’S NEXT: The lease took effect July 6, Elston said.

FIND OUT MORE: See the staff report at www.san-clemente.org. —SNG

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... Business License Changes?

THE LATEST: The city can now suspend the business licenses of those who break the law, after the City Council approved an ordinance change at its July 3 meeting.

The changes came after the owner of Tobacco & Accessories on Via Cascadita was arrested on misdemeanor charges of selling illegal synthetic stimulants or synthetic cannabanoids. Before the ordinance change, the city could only suspend a business license for health or building code violations.

On May 29, Orange County Sheriffs deputies seized 106 grams of “bath salts” and 2.6 pounds of the synthetic cannabinoid “spice” and took into custody Tobacco & Accessories owner Eiad Diab, 38, of San Clemente.

WHAT’S NEXT: At Tobacco & Accessories’ June 29 hearing, the owners’ business license was revoked. The approved ordinance will take effect 30 days after its second reading, which is scheduled for the August 17 City Council meeting.

FIND OUT MORE: Visit www.san-clemente. org. —SNG www.sanclementetimes.com

EYE ON SC CITY AND COMMUNITY CALENDAR Thursday, July 12 Coastal Advisory Committee Meeting 7 p.m. Community Center, Ole Hanson Room. 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

Friday, July 13 Massage for Seniors 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Free massages for seniors at The Dorothy Visser Senior Center. 117 Ave. Victoria, San Clemente, 949.498.3322.

Saturday, July 14 Pastry Workshop 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Food enthusiasts invited to this intro workshop to learn to make the traditional French pastry “Paris Brest” with MOF Stephane Treand at The Art of Pastry shop. Cost $100 each. 903 Calle Amanecer, Suite 100, San Clemente, 949.340.3772, www.stephanetreand.com.

Sunday, July 15 Swimming 4 a Cure 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Event the San Clemente Aquatics Center to raise money for fighting cancer featuring Coach Byron. 987 Avenida Vista Hermosa, www.swimacrossamerica.org.

San Clemente Farmers Market 9 a.m.1 p.m. Fresh produce, flowers and more every Sunday along Avenida Del Mar. Rain or shine.

Tuesday, July 17 City Council Meeting 6 p.m. Regular meeting in City Hall Council Chambers.

100 Avenida Presidio, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

San Clemente Toastmasters 7 p.m.– 8:30 p.m. Practice public speaking in a supportive atmosphere at the Community Center. 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.361. 8463, www.sanclemente.freetoasthost.net.

Wednesday, July 18 Bingo 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Games for seniors at The Dorothy Visser Senior Center. 117 Ave. Victoria, San Clemente, 949.498.3322.

Planning Commission Meeting 6 p.m.

Regular meeting in Council Chambers.

100 Avenida Presidio, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

Thursday, July 19 Kid’s Summer Show: Wild Wonders 10:30 a.m. Fun show for the kids with live animals, education and more fun. 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente, 949.492.3493, www.ocpl.org.

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PROPS, RECOGNITIONS AND MORSELS OF INFO Oh For Sweets Sake Teams Up with FAM for Food Drive

Coral Thrift Shop Awards $35,000 in Scholarships

u San Clemente’s newest bakery, Oh For Sweets Sake, has teamed up with Family Assistance Ministries to sponsor a canned food drive that will run until Tuesday, July 31. For a donation of any canned or boxed food item, Oh For Sweets Sake is offering $1 off a single treat, while two-item donations come with a $3 discount off a six-pack of treats. Donations will help Family Assistance Ministries feed those in need throughout south Orange County. All food items, except glass, are accepted. Oh For Sweets Cake is located at 111 Avenida Palizada in Old City Plaza. “These are all local people here in San Clemente who have fallen on hard times, so I have an opportunity to try and give back and try and get their coffers filled,” said Lisa Johnson, owner of Oh For Sweets Sake. The bakery opened its doors in April, after spending nearly two years on the road, operating out of a food truck. “I want to treat people as I want to be treated. We’re supposed to help each other out. You do what you can.” For more information, visit Oh For Sweets Cake at www.ohforsweetssake.com or Family Assistance Ministries at www.familyassistance.org.

u The Coral Thrift Shop recently awarded nearly $35,000 in scholarships to several graduating seniors. The students were presented with their scholarships at their respective high schools and during a special luncheon, hosted by Coral volunteers, at the San Clemente Boys & Girls Club. The following graduating seniors from San Clemente High School were recipients of scholarship funds: Elizabeth Beltran, Maria Bonilla, Vanessa Diaz, Hanna Gifford, Alicia Gonzalez, Araceli Hernandez, Joseph Hanacek, Coral Hernandez, Nicolas Martinez, Dalyn Petroff, Dakota Ruiz, Daniel Adam Tuten, Daniel Velasquez, Alyssa Wendzel, Jonathan Zarate and Esme Zediker. Justin Perez from San Juan Hills High School was also a recipient. Since the all-volunteer store opened in 1964, it has raised nearly $1.9 million in support of local youth.

OC Fair Express Offers Bus Service and Discounted Admission u For those planning on attending the Orange County Fair who would rather skip the hassle of traffic and parking, the Orange County Transportation Authority is offering bus service for a nominal fee, starting Friday, July 13.

OC Fair Express buses will take passengers from one of eight designated stops throughout the county to the fair’s yellow gate. One-way fare costs $1.50, which also includes a coupon granting admission into the fair for only $2—a savings of $9 off the single-day general admission price.

Buses depart on an hourly basis every Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the fair. The closest stations are located at Junipero Serra Park and Ride—directly off Interstate 5, on the corner of Junipero Serra Road and Rancho Viejo Road—and Laguna Hills Transportation Center, located at 24282 Calle de los Cabballeros, Laguna Hills, CA 92653.

For more information, including additional bus routes, visit www.octa.net/ocfairexpress.com.

Graduation Announcements for San Clemente Residents The following San Clemente residents graduated from their respective universities in the class of 2012: Amanda Beeuwsaert, u

Oh For Sweets Sake owner Lisa Johnson stands beside the canned food drive acceptance bin in front of her bakery. Courtesy Photo

Bachelor’s in business administration from Gonzaga University; Michelle Delanty, Master’s in education from Concordia University; Megan Eden, Bachelor’s in biology from Gonzaga University; Rory Margraf, Bachelor’s in English from the University of Scranton; Shiante McMahon from the Louisiana State University Law Center; Cathy Orr, certificate in patient advocacy from the University of Toledo; Briana Vazquez, Bachelor’s in communication studies from State University of New York at New Paltz; Elizabeth Simon, Bachelor of Science degree from Emory University; and Jena Sussex from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California.

The following students graduated from the University of San Diego: Marcus Cabrera, Bachelor’s in theology and religious studies; Alexadra Clancy, Bachelor’s in psychology; Tessa Dolkas, Bachelor’s in communication studies; Trevor Fortuna, Bachelor’s in electrical engineering; Micaella Arrieta Gunther, Bachelor’s in international relations; Mackenzie Maurer, Bachelor’s in psychology; Sarah Parks, Bachelor’s in communication studies; and Michael Walling, Bachelor’s in business administration.

New Increases Applied to Animal Shelter’s License Fee u The San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Shelter has modified its license fee schedule. The shelter is no longer providing a discount on its three-year licensing fee, but special pricing is still available for seniors interested in adopting animals.

For unaltered dogs, the one-year fee is $50 (up from $30), the two-year fee is $100 (up from $60) and the three-year fee is $150 (up from $80). The three-year fee for an altered dog is $45 (up from $40).

For seniors, the three-year fee for an unaltered dog is $45 (up from $40) and the three-year fee for an altered dog is $24 (up from $20). For more information, call the animal shelter at 949.492.1617.

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League of Woman Voters to Discuss Homelessness u The Orange Coast League of Woman Voters is inviting the general public to a lunchtime discussion on homelessness in Orange County and what the community can do to help those in need. Guest speaker Paul M. Leon, CEO and president of Illumination Foundation, will give a presentation on how his organization is helping homeless people in Orange County and how the community can help. The event will take place at Coco’s, located at 3446 Pacific Coast Highway in Corona Del Mar, on Friday, July 12 at 12 p.m. To RSVP, call Barb Wood at 949.400.2183. For more information, visit www.orangecoast.ca.lwvnet.org.

Meet and Greet Event for Singles Over 50 u Tom Blake, author of the San Clemente Times column “On Life and Love After 50,” is hosting a meet and greet event for singles over 50 at Tutor and Spunky’s Deli, 34085 Pacific Coast Highway in Dana Point on Thursday, July 19 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Happy Hour prices will be in effect. For more information, call Blake at 949.248.9008.

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Where is Ed Fitzgerald?

Three years after the former yacht broker’s disappearance those who say he stole their money still await justice

By Tom Blake San Clemente Times

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n July 17, 2009, Ed Fitzgerald, a Dana Point Harbor yacht broker and boat charter operator of 27 years, disappeared. Soon thereafter, many people came forward saying that Fitzgerald owed them money. He was the owner of Dana Island Yachts.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department immediately launched an investigation and on July 23, 2009, The Dana Point Times published an article titled, “Authorities Looking for Missing Dana Point Yacht Broker Accused of Fraud.”

The article reported that according to Orange County Sheriff’s Department spokesman Jim Amormino, Fitzgerald, a Laguna Beach resident, was wanted for questioning after more than 20 victims told authorities that more than $200,000 was missing from bank accounts and that he hadn’t been seen or heard from in a week.

“This could be just the tip of the iceberg,” Amormino said. “The money lost could be in the millions. There are 20 victims that we know of, but they keep coming forward. Some of the accusations against Fitzgerald include what might be a Ponzi scheme.”

Fitzgerald was accused of a scheme involving short-term yacht sales investments with the promise of quick returns and bilking boaters out of money paid up front for boat slip rentals.

As the Sheriff’s investigation continued, estimates emerged that as much as $3 million could be in question with as many as 40 people or more affected.

Fitzgerald’s disappearance appeared to be voluntary. Shortly after he departed, he mailed letters to Dana Island Yachts salesmen to whom he owed money and also to friends, claiming he hadn’t done anything illegal and didn’t intentionally hurt anybody. The letters were postmarked in San Diego.

“I just wanted to tell you guys, don’t believe everything you’ve read in the papers and online. Most of these people knew exactly what I was doing with their money…,” Fitzgerald said in one letter.

Fitzgerald later mailed Christmas greetings to friends with Hawaii postmarks.

In early 2011, the Sheriff’s Department concluded their year-and-a-half-long investigation and turned the case over to the Orange County District Attorney’s office.

In the summer of 2011, some reported having received letters from Fitzgerald, ostensibly seeking investment money for a hot dog stand in Hawaii. That was the last known communication from him.

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As the three-year anniversary of Fitzgerald’s disappearance approaches, many who say he stole their money remain frustrated, wondering why no arrest has been made.

Among the victims is Richard Carnesale of Monarch Beach, who said he is owed $40,000 by Fitzgerald.

“I was acquainted with Ed Fitzgerald for 28 years. I was a customer, employee of Dana Island Yachts, charter captain and did things with him socially. At times, I questioned his ethics but never to the point of suspecting him capable of running a Ponzi scheme and cheating so many who considered him a friend,” Carnesale said. “The DA has failed to issue a warrant for Ed’s arrest. I am not sure why this is taking so long.”

Brad Rambo of San Clemente said he sold a boat through Fitzgerald’s company and on May 14, 2009, the $85,000 check he received from Fitzgerald bounced.

According to Rambo, when he asked about the bad check, Fitzgerald told him it had been inadvertently written on the wrong account and that he’d pay Rambo $85,000 the following week, plus $2,500 for the inconvenience. When Rambo returned to collect the check, Fitzgerald had disappeared. Rambo said he is not only out the money, but his boat as well, and he had believed the proceeds from the boat sale were safe in an escrow account.

“I am amazed the District Attorney has done nothing,” Rambo said. “Since the get go, I asked if the DA could follow Ed’s bank accounts. They said they couldn’t.

Now, he’s probably spent all of our money.”

Former Dana Island Yachts employee Susan Hickok, who lives in San Juan Capistrano and works in Dana Point, said, “There were many different ways he (Fitzgerald) affected me personally. The worst was my being ‘guilty by association.’

That made it extremely difficult to find a job. No one wanted to hire me.”

“I took a major cut in pay to get hired.

I am still having difficulty within the new job because of repercussions and preconceptions with former employees and clients. It’s a small town, people talk, and that hurts too. Others in the office have been hurt as well.”

Don Jones, from Cardiff by the Sea, has heard nothing from the authorities. He and his wife paid to rent a boat slip in the Harbor only to learn the money they paid up front didn’t secure them a spot.

“My wife and I decided to join the world of power boaters after sailing since 1985 out of San Diego. We decided to seek a broker out of Dana Point with the goal of obtaining a sublet slip in Dana Point for

Ed Carnesale of Monarch Beach, one of many who say Ed Fitzgerald stole money from them, stands outside the former Dana Point Harbor location of Dana Island Yachts. Photo by Andrea Swayne

the new boat,” Jones said.

“Ed had us work with one of his salesmen, who did a great job. We bought a boat located in Portland, Oregon. It arrived on July 4, 2009 in Dana Point Harbor and we were assigned a slip by Ed. All was well until we got the heads up in mid-July that something was fishy.”

“We were out 11 months of pre-paid slip fees, paid to Ed, and the balance of funds owed to us under the escrow account for the boat purchase. All told, we lost approximately $20,000. We filed a report with the Orange County Sheriff’s office, but we’ve had no follow up from them.”

When the District Attorney’s office received the case from the Sheriff’s Department, an attorney was assigned to it. Then, a second attorney took over. By April 2011, a third attorney, Matt Lockhart, had assumed responsibility for the Fitzgerald case. Each had to start over because the case is voluminous and required careful reading, said Lockhart in emails about the case.

“Orange County is plagued by much fraud and cases are constantly pouring into the District Attorney’s Office. The Fitzgerald matter, unfortunately, is just one case among many involving shocking amounts of theft and breaches of trust.

As such, the attorneys in the Major Fraud Unit have to prioritize their caseloads and work them in an order usually determined by the statute of limitation,” Lockhart wrote in a January 19, 2012 email indicating he anticipated charges being filed within the following two weeks.

“For example, I have received cases from police agencies where the statute of limitation was about to run out and thus time was of the essence. In a situation like that, I have to put that case at the top of my work list. The statute of limitation in the Fitzgerald matter will not run (out) until 2013.”

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At least two more follow up emails were answered by Lockhart between January and June of 2012 indicating that he expected the filing of charges to be imminent.

Lockhart was transferred from the Major Fraud Unit last September to another assignment but said, in other email correspondence, that he knew the victims in the Fitzgerald matter were frustrated and therefore took the case with him so a fourth attorney would not have to start over again.

This offers little comfort to the people affected, who say they feel that the longer the delay, the greater the chance there will be little or no money left for them to be repaid.

Four single mothers who said they collectively lost more than $600,000 to Fitzgerald have felt this way since being interviewed back in 2009.

“I am shocked, saddened and dismayed that Ed Fitzgerald isn’t arrested and sentenced long before now,” said Jody Bremer, one of the four women. “This man stole almost $3 million dollars from dozens of people and continues to live free, spending our hard-earned money, and possibly designing the same scheme to hurt other people. I check the paper every day, hoping to see a headline that reads: ‘Dana Point Former Boat Owner and Ponzi Schemer Arrested, Found Guilty, Sentenced to Jail.’ Why is this taking so long?

It is disgraceful! Where is our justice?”

Farrah Emami, Orange County District Attorney spokeswoman, on July 6, said, “Fraud cases take longer to investigate than other types of cases, due to the large number of possible victims and the vast amount of evidence and reports. We are continuing to review the Fitzgerald case.”

The three-year anniversary of Fitzgerald’s disappearance is July 17.

As of press time on July 11, he remains a free man. SC www.sanclementetimes.com

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SC Sheriff’s Blotter COMPILED BY KEVIN DAHLGREN All information below is obtained from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department website. The calls represent what was told to the deputy in the field by the radio dispatcher. The true nature of an incident often differs from what is initially reported. No assumption of criminal guilt or affiliation should be drawn from the content of the information provided. An arrest doesn’t represent guilt. The items below are just a sampling of the entries listed on the OCSD Web site.

Sunday, July 8

both the driver and pedestrian appeared to be intoxicated.

DISTURBANCE El Camino Real, 2400 Block (12:55 a.m.)

Twelve males were seen engaged in a physical altercation in a parking lot. Orange County Fire Authority response was requested, due to possible injuries.

Saturday, July 7 DISTURBANCE Camino de Los Mares, 600 Block (9:56 p.m.) Stater Bros. employees called police to report a man urinating on the payphone in front of the store. The manager said that the man had been asked to stop, and it was believed that the subject had just been released from the hospital.

PATROL CHECK Avenida Pico/Camino La Pedriza (11:40 p.m.) A patrol check was requested in the area after a caller reported water from an unknown source “shooting into the air like the Bellagio water show.”

CITIZEN ASSIST Via Presa, 700 Block (12:01 p.m.) A woman wished to file a report when her male neighbor began to call her “unladylike names.” The name calling occurred when the male asked the caller to pick up her dog poop.

DRUNK DRIVING North El Camino Real/Avenida Del Mar (7:20 p.m.) A man spotted a female driving a gray Honda Civic hit a pedestrian.

The driver put the pedestrian in her car and told the caller she was taking the pedestrian to the hospital. The caller said

ILLEGAL PEDDLING Avenida Talega, 800 Block (11:22 a.m.)

A solicitor refused to leave the vicinity of a business. A manager at the business had asked to see proper documentation from the solicitor, who could not provide the requested information.

Friday, July 6 UNKNOWN TROUBLE Encino Lane, 300 Block (9:24 p.m.) A large tree had fallen on a truck in front of a local business. City officials were contacted about cleaning the debris off the street and sidewalk.

TRESSPASSING Avenida La Costa, 500 Block (3:18 p.m.)

A woman called to report four male juveniles sitting under a tree on a hiking trail behind her residence. She stated that kids regularly sat under the tree and smoked, and she feared they would start a fire.

TRAFFIC HAZARD Camino de Los Mares/I-5 Freeway (6:15 a.m.) A large white truck with a trailer was parked on Camino de Los Mares near the northbound freeway on-ramp. The truck was reportedly parked in the middle of the street and had nearly caused several accidents.

Thursday, July 5 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE El Camino Real, 1600 Block (6:58 p.m.)

A patrol check was requested for the fenced-off area between Ocean Auto Sales and California Cigar Company after a man wearing a dark jacket and hat was seen lurking around the area.

ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY Camino de Los Mares, 600 Block (3:13 p.m.) Police were requested when a male in his 40s attempted to use a counterfeit bill to pay for his groceries. The man was last seen exiting the store and walking through the parking lot.

UNKNOWN TROUBLE Calle Puente, 700 Block (3:16 a.m.) A man requested assistance after an unknown male approached his porch, where the caller was smoking a cigarette, and threatened to break into the caller’s house and rape his wife. The caller then knocked out the unknown male, who had two friends hiding down the street. The caller said the man was bleeding and may need medical assistance. No charges were filed.

Wednesday, July 4 TRAFFIC ACCIDENT-UNKNOWN INJURIES Boca del Canon, 300 Block (8:48 p.m.)

A man riding his bike on the beach trail found lifeguards after he fell off his bike and into a cactus. The man said he had cactus spines stuck into his arm and side.

GENERAL BROADCAST East Avenida Pico/I-5 Freeway (1:02 p.m.)

A black Toyota Tacoma with a dog in the back was reported weaving in and out of traffic at high speeds. The vehicle was last seen exiting the freeway at Avenida Pico.

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THE VILLAGE VOICE: By Wayne Eggleston

Longing for a Time Gone By Andy Griffith’s death triggers memories of Mayberry, spawns a hope for future generations

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his writer was saddened to hear of the passing of an American legend, Andy Griffith, 1926-2012, known as the folksy Sheriff Andy of TV’s Mayberry.

I grew up watching The Andy Griffith Show. While America was in 1960s turmoil, this show provided a glimpse into civility, compassion and “a time gone by.” The show gave Griffith a place in TV history as one of the most memorable characters, whom many of us admire for his charm, down-to-earth honesty, spirit and just plain good humor, without the vulgarity we see today. It was of a different era — a different generation.

“The backbone of our show was love.

There is something about Mayberry and Mayberry folk that never leaves you,” Griffith once said in an interview. He also noted that the show’s moral themes could be boiled down to three simple tenets: Don’t be too full of yourself, don’t judge a book by its cover and don’t be selfish.

Ron Howard, who played Sheriff Andy’s

son Opie, said of Griffith in a past interview, “I saw him lobby against jokes that were admittedly funny but that were at the expense of and undercut the long-term reliability of a character.”

Wayne Eggleston Andy Griffith received the highest civil award, Presidential Medal of Freedom, from President George W. Bush in 2005. Bush thanked him for being “such a friend and beloved presence in our American life.”

Oh, wouldn’t it be nice to return to some of those basic values of Mayberry, where people treated each other with respect, and if we differed with an opinion, we would discuss and focus on the issues, not the personalities? During the next few months of election campaigns, we wouldn’t be bombarded with TV commercials full of political rhetoric, and the problems our country faces would not be

resolved by character assassination, but by a civility of “a time gone by.”

Last month’s 2nd Battalion 4th Marines Welcome Home Parade was truly outstanding. Thanks goes to the city of San Clemente, city staff, Orange County Sheriff’s Department, the Marine Corps League, San Clemente Villas by the Sea, 2/4 Association, Marines of the 2/4, the Marine band, Classic Car Club, veterans and the thousands of spectators who lined the street from the top of Del Mar all the way to Park Semper Fi. The greatest joy was seeing hundreds of school kids along the parade route, singing patriotic songs and waving flags. What a sight!

Truly one of the most heart-warming things occurred a few days later when I got a call from the principal of Las Palmas School, Sandy McKinney, asking me to pick up letters the fi fth grade class wrote to Marines. I wanted to share one letter with you.

“Dear US Marines 2/4,

I want to thank you for serving our country and keeping me and my family safe. I also thank you for sacrificing your life while fighting in the war. Also, for leaving your families and home to live a harder life. I hope that you have a good homecoming. I also hope you have a good time back because in Afghanistan you don’t have Pedro’s Tacos. But most of all I hope you have a good time with your family. I appreciate what you do for our country and keeping my little brother and sister safe. Hope you have a good time back.”

All the letters were passed on to Major Weiler, the commanding officer of the 2/4.

Maybe there is hope for our country with kids like that, and “a time gone by” will not be lost on future generations. SC

teans to go anywhere not named Nick’s.

Go out on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or even a Thursday night and check out the other restaurants in town. Aside from Hapa J’s on a Tuesday, you won’t find a lot of action unless of course you head on over to either Nick’s or South of Nick’s.

They will be full. I’ve been to both and think that they are both good, but really, there are other restaurants to choose from.

About 15 years ago or less, San Clemente was a city that basically closed at 9 p.m. with the exception of the local dive bars. If the locals don’t soon break out from their habit of going to only one restaurant, our city will once again be

closing at 9 p.m. because the other many choices will have closed down. It will be ironic because by then the San Clementeans will have become bored of their love affair with one restaurant and they will then be complaining of the lack of choices in downtown San Clemente.

Well, at that point they will only need a mirror to see who’s to blame. Better change soon or our future will once again be driving either north or south for a little nightlife.

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.

Letters to the Editor NEIGHBORS HAVE OPTIONS WITH UNRULY PARTIES DAVID SANDERS, San Clemente

Earlier this year, a reader wrote about his concerns with loud parties in his neighborhood. Although he called the police, not much was done. Fortunately, on August 16, 2011, our City Council passed a code amendment to address the issue. This change added to the San Clemente municipal code pertains to loud and unruly gatherings. This amendment was based on a Newport Beach Municipal Code. I believe it covers gatherings of more than eight people where, if the police are called because of very unruly

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and loud behaviors, the homeowners can be fined with any subsequent calls for disruptive parties. We all enjoy having a small party and being with friends and family. It is unfortunate in our society that people cannot be considerate of others. However, now there is an ordinance in place that will help to prevent unruly and disruptive gatherings in neighborhoods where we all would want peace and quiet.

EXPLORE MORE RESTAURANTS WILL CROWELL, San Clemente

I’m writing about the many choices for restaurants in San Clemente and the apparent lack of interest by San Clemen-

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GETTING OUT

ON STAGE: HOWARD JONES’ LAST STOP ON U.S. TOUR It was 1983 when Howard Jones first burst into the contemporary music scene with his very English songwriting and pioneering use of synthesizers. Anyone who was around in the mid- to late-’80s will remember his first two albums, Human’s Lib and Dream into Action.

How long is the set going to be given that you will perform your first two albums in their entirety? Two and a half hours. Dream Into Action is first, then a half-hour break, then Human’s Lib. What will you do between this date and your next gig in the UK on August 11? I will be working on material for a new album next year. Any special projects in the works? In 2013 I will be celebrating 30 years of the release of my first single.

So, I am planning a 30th anniversary tour, which will embrace tracks from my whole career. Ordinary Heroes, your latest release, did not include synthesizers but instead a string quartet. What prompted this change? How was it received? Ordinary Heroes was very acoustic and this was appropriate for the songs of a very intimate nature I wrote for the album. It was very well received by the fans.

The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano, Sunday, July 15. Doors open at 6 p.m. Shows start at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30. —A.J. Bardzilowski

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THE LIST A day-by-day guide to what’s happening in and around town. COMPILED BY TAWNEE PRAZAK

thursday

OPEN HOUSE AT THE COOP 6:30 p.m. Learn what’s happening with the San Clemente Community Market. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served. 1506 Calle Valle, San Clemente, 949.441.1266, www.sanclementemarket.com.

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PAGEANT OF THE MASTERS 8:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.

Art comes to life at the annual Pageant of the Masters in the Irvine Bowl. This year it’s the 80th anniversary and the theme is “The Genius.” $40-$200. 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 888.633.6963, www.foapom.com.

WILLIE NELSON AND FAMILY 8 p.m. Concert in the Pacific Amphitheatre at the OC Fair. Tickets start at $29.50.

88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.708.1500, www.ocfair.com.

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GOLF TOURNAMENT 12:30 p.m. The Beaches, Parks and Recreation Foundation hold their Benefit Golf Tournament at San Clemente Municipal Golf Course; arrive early for registration and a putting contest. Awards and dinner held after.

Individual $150, foursome $500. 150 E. Avenida Magdalena, 949.276.8866,www.friendsofsanclemente.org.

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HART & SOUL 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Live music at Adele’s.

2600 Avenida Del Presidente, San Clemente, 949.481.1222, www.adelesatthesanclementeinn.com.

IRON HORSE WINE TASTING 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. San Clemente Wine Company welcomes Iron Horse from Napa Valley. Try seven tastes for $15. 2 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY 8 p.m. Concert at The Coach House. $29.50. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

TARYN ON PIANO 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Live music at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

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SECOND SATURDAY ART FAIR 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monthly art fair in downtown San Juan Capistrano. 949.493.4700, www.sjcartfair.org

BLUE VIEW EXHIBIT 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Creative Creatures & Co. and Los Rios Rock School feature art, music and talent of young local artists at Los Rios Rock School. 32124 Paseo Adelanto, San Juan Capistrano, 949.291.6910, www.creativecreaturescompany.com.

PASTRY WORKSHOP 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Food enthusiasts invited to this intro workshop to learn to make the traditional French pastry Paris Brest at The Art of Pastry shop. $100. 903 Calle Amanecer, Suite 100, San Clemente, 949.340.3772, www.stephanetreand.com.

DEEP WATER 9 p.m. Live music at BeachFire. No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

LIVE MUSIC CRUISE 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Dana Wharf hosts the music cruise, with a full bar and more, on the 95-foot Dana Pride. Cost $19. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

SWEET POLLYESTHER & THE PLATFORMS 9:30 p.m. Concert at OC Tavern. $5. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.

sunday

ASHUN 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Live music at Wind & Sea. 34699 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.6500, www.windandsearestaurants.com.

FLOCK OF 80’S 3 p.m. Live ’80s covers at StillWater.

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

monday

OPEN MIC NITE 8 p.m. San Clemente Community Market presents an Open Mic Nite at The Coop, hosted by Melody Ryan and Jason Soderlund.

1506 Calle Valle, San Clemente, 949.441.1266, www.sanclementemarket.com.

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KALEIDO-KIDS DANCE PARTY 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays are fun for kids at the Kaleidoscope. This week is a dance party, July 24 it’s a pirate magic show. Free. 27741 Crown Valley Pkwy., Mission Viejo, www.gokaleidoscope.com.

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COAST CULTURE EXHIBITION: FOSSILS, SHELLS, AND SEA COWS 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Casa Romantica features a local-interest exhibition that explores the diverse marine, plant and wildlife of the southern California coast, dating back 45 million years to the Eocene epoch. Runs through August 19. Admission $5. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

WHALE AND DOLPHIN TOURS Captain Dave’s Safari has daily whale and dolphin watching tours on a high-tech catamaran. Cost $55 adults, $35 children, 2 and younger free. 24440 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.488.2828, www.dolphinsafari.com.

OPEN MIC 7:30 p.m. Perform in front of a crowd at Agostino’s open mic night every Wednesday at Agostino’s. 34700 Pacific Coast Hwy., #100, Capistrano Beach, 949.661.8266, www.agostinosbythesea.com.

LOCAL SUNDAY SESSIONS 6 p.m. Event at Cabrillo Playhouse featuring music from Jeff Winn and Ron Zambrano, Chris Ferguson, and JBT. $5. Beer and wine for donation. 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente, www.facebook.com/localsundaysessions.

SUMMER NITES CONCERT & BUSINESS EXPO 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Family event with music by Family Style, plus an expo with local businesses, kids’ activities and more at Historic Town Center Park. Free. Food and drink for purchase. 31806 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.5911, www.sanjuancapistrano.org.

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SUMMER CONCERT IN THE PARK 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Enjoy a free family-friendly country concert at Sea Terrace Park, featuring Springsteen –The Premier Tribute to the Boss. Pacific Coast Highway & Niguel Road, Dana Point, 949.248.3530, www.danapoint.org.

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SUDOKU

by Myles Mellor Each Sudoku puzzle consists of a 9X9 grid that has been subdivided into nine smaller grids of 3X3 squares. To solve the puzzle, each row, column and box must contain each of the numbers 1 to 9. Puzzles come in three grades: easy, medium and difficult. Level: Medium Last week’s solution:

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ON LIFE AND LOVE AFTER 50: Tom Blake

San Clemente Friend Gets Hitched in Style Nuptials a reminder of how small a world we live in, importance of friendship

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ive years ago, a young man from San Clemente named Philippe Jagosz graduated from Chico State. While deciding in which direction to pursue a career, he worked at Tutor and Spunky’s, my Dana Point deli.

I was introduced to Philippe via the connection between his mom, Dominique, and my partner, Greta. The women had worked together at R.H. Dana Elementary School in Dana Point for several years.

Philippe was staying somewhat close to home to be there for Dominique, who had just become a widow at age 54. Philippe and I had many conversations about potential careers and the trials of losing a dad at such an early age, as I had also experienced.

I was so impressed with Philippe, I offered him a management position, but he opted instead to join the Enterprise Rent-aCar management training program. He had a very special girlfriend named Lindsay Wagner, whom he was planning to marry.

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Philippe was transferred to the San Luis Obispo area; he and Lindsay moved there.

Two weeks ago Philippe and Lindsay were married at the historic Santa Margarita Ranch, 12 miles north of ON LIFE AND LOVE AFTER 50 San Luis Obispo. Greta

By Tom Blake and I were honored to be invited. A wedding at a ranch? We didn’t know what to expect.

The ranch covers a massive 13,900 acres and was founded in 1769 as an assistant mission (Asistencia) for Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa.

After entering the ranch, you drive over a wooden bridge, cross the narrow-gauge railroad track of the ranch’s private railroad and get the feeling you’re entering an old western town used for a movie set.

To the left are white folding chairs on a grassy area for the ceremony, and ahead is

a huge barn where the reception and dinner would take place. On railroad tracks in front of the barn sits a 1896 steam engine and passenger cars used at Disneyland when it opened. We spotted Dominique and her new husband, Tom Marshall, and knew we were in the right place.

After a beautiful ceremony, we boarded the train for a two-mile loop through the ranch before heading to the barn for the dinner reception.

Two white barn owls were perched in the rafters, staring down wide-eyed at the guests below.

While in line at the bar, I noticed a woman in a pink dress looking at me. I studied her face and said, “Sunny?” She replied, “Tom!” We gave each other a big hug. Sunny also had worked at Tutor and Spunky’s, albeit 18 years before. She was there with a college classmate of Philippe’s, but the deli connection had not been made by Philippe. He was as surprised as I.

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The highlight for me–and there were lots of wonderful things about the wedding–was when Philippe and I were chatting later and he thanked me for being a friend, mentor and surrogate dad to him during his days at the deli. With all of the things on his mind that night, his comments touched me deeply. We never know how much our friendships affect people.

On the drive home, Greta and I agreed that Philippe and Lindsay’s wedding was one of the coolest we’d ever attended.

What a place to get hitched—hmmm.

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

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY

The only directory featuring San Clemente businesses exclusively FLOORING

AIR CONDITIONING Oasis Heating & Air 949.420.1321 31648 Rancho Viejo Rd. Ste. A, www.oasisair.com

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

949.492.5589

APPLIANCES SERVICES & REPAIRS

PHOTOGRAPHY

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

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

GRAPHIC DESIGN

949.366.2488 ASAP Appliance Service 949.361.7713 Images/Creative Solutions 2927 Via San Gorgoinio, Ste. 100, www.imgs.com 3200 Legendario, www.asapapplianceservice.com

HAIR SALONS

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

BEAUTY SUPPLY Del Mar Beauty Supply 150 Avenida Del Mar, Ste D, www.delmarbeauty.com

BOOKS

Kreative Hair Design 173 Avenida Serra

949.498.6245

949.492.8180 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

Mathom House Books 949.361.1633 HOME DÉCOR 83 Via Pico Plaza, www.mathomhousebooks.com South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 Village Book Exchange 949.492.1114 109 Calle de los Molinos, www.southcoastfurniture.com 99 Avenida Serra

INSURANCE

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

CHIROPRACTIC CARE

Complete Business Insurance 647 Camino de los Mares Ste. 108, www.HelpYouInsurance.com

949.943.9081

MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPY Janet M. Seymour, PsyD 1443 N. El Camino Real, Ste. B

949.633.0813 Dr. R. Tyler Johnson DC, Chiropractic Center 1502 N. El Camino Real, 949.498.6440 MATTRESSES www.chiropracticcenteronline.com Christiansen Chiropractic 949.276.2956 South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 903 Calle Amancer, Ste. 230, www.christiansenchiro.com 109 Calle de los Molinos, www.southcoastfurniture.com

CHOCOLATE/CANDY

MOLD REMOVAL

Schmid’s Fine Chocolate 949.369.1052 99 Avenida Del Mar, www.schmidschocolate.com

COINS GraCorp Coins & Collectibles www.gracorpcoins.com

Jarvis Restoration -24/7 949.362.5388 1393 Calle Avanzado, www.jarvisrestoration.com

MORTGAGES 949.350.4692 Brian Wiechman, 949.533.9209 Kevin V.I.P. Independent Mortgage Inc. www.vipmtginc.com/team/brianwiechman

COMPUTER REPAIR & SERVICES

MOTORCYLE PARTS & SERVICE

San Clemente Computer & Network Services daniel@sanclementecomputer.com 949.276.1581 SC Rider Supply 949.388.0521 520 S. El Camino Real, www.scridersupply.com

CONCRETE

MUSIC LESSONS

Costa Verde Landscape 949.361.9656 License: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) www.costaverdelandscaping.com Danman’s Music School 949.496.6556 www.danmans.com COSMETICS Janet Poth - Violin & Viola 949.922.6388 AVON 949.370.0433 413 Calle Pueblo, janpoth@aol.com Annie Kyle, www.youravon.com/anniekyle OFFICE FURNITURE Mary Kay Cosmetics 949.248.2868 South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 www.marykay.com/madams2 109 Calle de los Molinos, www.southcoastfurniture.com

DENTISTS

Eric Johnson, D.D.S. 949.493.9311 PERIODONTICS & DENTAL IMPLANTS 647 Camino de los Mares, Ste. 209, Dr. Alice P. Moran, DMD 949.361.4867 (GUMS) www.drericjohnson.com 1001 Avenida Pico, Ste. K, www.moranperio.com

ELECTRICAL Arcadia Electric www.arcadiaelectric.com

PEST CONTROL 949.361.1045 Colony Termite Control 949.361.2500 1402 Calle Alcazar, www.colonytermite.com

FILM AND VIDEO PRODUCTION Red Point Digital www.redpointdigital.com

949.361.0680

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

POOL/SPA SERVICE & REPAIR Radiant Pool & Spa Service www.radiantpoolservice.com

949.290.5616

PRESCHOOLS

HEATING

CARPET

BUSINESS • SPOTLIGHT

Memories Of Me Photos www.memoriesofmephotos.com

PET SITTING

801.573.2370 Curbside Pet & House Sitting 949.369.5074 San Clemente, dalmatian.love@cox.net

San Clemente Preschool 163 Avenida Victoria, www.sanclementepreschool.com

949.498.1025

V.I.P. Independent Mortgage Inc Choose the Local Lender you can Trust! Deep family roots in San Clemente and Dana Point.

Specializing in First Time Home Buyers, 2nd homes and Investment properties.

FHA, VA, Conventional, Jumbo, and Portfolio Lending products, Refinances too! Rates are at a historical low, so call Brian Wiechman at (949) 533-9209!

V.I.P. NMLS #145502, V.I.P. BK# 0909074, NMLS #331800

Sanctuary Salon & Spa 949.429.5802 1041 Avenida Pico, Ste. B, www.sanctuarytalega.com

PRINTING

SECOND HAND/THRIFT SHOP

Printing OC 949.388.4888 South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 27134 Paseo Espada #B 203, www.printingoc.com 109 Calle de los Molinos, www.southcoastfurniture.com The Bargain Box 949.492.2800 PSYCHOLOGISTS 526 N. El Camino Real, Barbara M. Thomas, PsyD 949.547.0833 www.capistranovalley.assistanceleague.org 655 Camino de Los Mares, Ste. 117 Janet M. Seymour, PsyD 949.633.0813 SKINCARE 1443 N. El Camino Real, Ste. B A Beautiful You Skin Care 949.370.1852 Manny Tau, Psy.D., PSY14892 888.949.5150 1502 N. El Camino Real, www.abeautifulyouoc.com 300 S. El Camino Real, Ste. 218, www.drtau.com

TERMITES

REAL ESTATE

Colony Termite Control 949.361.2500 1402 Calle Alcazar, www.colonytermite.com

Antonio Fiorello, Forté Realty Group 949.842.3631 San Clemente, www.forterealtygroup.com TILE & STONE INSTALLATION Century 21 OMA - Eric Benson 949.584.3751 Kohler Tile Contracting 714.768.3077 www.sanclementecoastalhomes.com Marcie George - Star Real Estate South County VACUUMS, SERVICE & REPAIR marciegeorge@cox.net 949.690.5410 Best Blinds & Vacuums 949.492.8719 McDaniel Gilmore Group - Surterre Properties 73 Via Pico Plaza www.livetalega.com 949.464.3226 “Sandy & Rich” - ReMax WATER DAMAGE www.sandyandrich.com 949.293.3236 Jarvis Restoration -24/7 949.362.5388 1393 Calle Avanzado, www.jarvisrestoration.com REMODEL Casa Verde Homes 949.212.5800 License #B 906391, www.casaverderenovation.com Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 638 Camino de los Mare, Ste. G-105, www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com

RESTAURANTS

TUTORING Tutor Toes 949.429.6222 111 W. Avenida Palizada, Ste. 11, www.tutortoes.com

WEBSITE DESIGN San Clemente Website Design 949.246.8345 www.sanclementewebsitedesign.com

Café Calypso 949.366.9386 114 Avenida Del Mar #4 WINDOW CLEANING Carbonara Trattoria 949.366.1040 Bayside Window Cleaning 111 Avenida Del Mar, #B, www.carbonara.com The Cellar 949.492.3663 www.baysidewindowcleaning.com 156 Ave. Del Mar, www.thecellarsite.com WINDOW COVERINGS

ROOFING CONTRACTORS Jim Thomas Roofing 162 Calle de Industrias

949.498.6204

RUNNING STORE Run More 949.940.0408 303 N. El Camino Real, www.runmore-ca.com

SALONS Salon Bamboo 949.361.3348 150 Avenida Del Mar, Ste. A, www.salonbamboo.com Salon Bleu 949.366.2060 207 S. El Camino Real, www.scsalonbleu.com

949.215.2323

Best Blinds & Vacuums 949.492.8719 73 Via Pico Plaza Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 638 Camino de los Mare, Ste. G-105, www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com San Clemente Window Fashions 949.498.9515 www.sc-wf.com

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FAMILY CAMP AT THE AQUATICS CENTER

The San Clemente Recreation Department will be hosting a family camp out at the Aquatics Center in the Vista Hermosa Sports Park on Friday, July 13, starting at 7 p.m. Families are invited to bring their tents, sleeping bags and other camping gear to the Aquatics Center grass event area, where they will set up camp and spend the night outdoors. The event will run to the next morning, July 14, at 7 a.m.

The point of the evening is to get outside and have fun, which is why the main event of the night will be a night hike around the area with a

The San Clemente Aquatics Center.

Photo by Stacie N. Galang

featured stargazing spot. Once it gets dark outside, there will be a showing of a kid-friendly movie. All kinds of snacks, including popcorn and s’mores, will be served.

Before it gets dark and the movie starts, Aquatics Center staff will help adults and kids construct different arts and crafts. There will also be time for families to check out the new swimming facilities and take part in pool games.

The recreation staff is asking that no electronic devices be brought to the event, so get ready for a real “unplugged” night under the stars.

Registration is $50 for a family of four, with a $10 charge for each additional person. To register, visit www. san-clemente.org/recreation.

—Steve Breazeale

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SC’S BURNS QUALIFIES FOR AMATEUR NATIONAL MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP, HOLDS FUNDRAISER San Clemente-based motocross rider Brian Burns recently qualified for the American Motorcyclist Association’s Amateur National Championships in Tennessee at the Loretta Lynn’s race track August 1, putting him in an elite riding class.

Burns was one of four riders to qualify for the National Championships after placing in the top four in the Western Regionals June 10 to June 17.

Now that he has qualified again for the National Championship, he will have to drive his truck, towing a trailer filled with two bikes, gear, tools and other essentials more than halfway across the country—which isn’t cheap. That is why Burns will be hosting a fundraiser Sunday, July 15 at SC Rider Supply. There will be a barbecue, raffle and bike wash for those wishing to stop by and help out Burns’ cause.

HORNER WINS SC MUNI MEN’S CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP The San Clemente Men’s Club Championship was held June 22 to 24 at the San Clemente Municipal Golf Course, with Andy Horner claiming the men’s championship trophy in a dramatic two-hole playoff over Van Johnstone IV. Johnstone IV played his way into the playoff by shooting a solid 73 (+1) on Sunday, while Horner faltered a bit and shot a 76 (+4). Horner won after carding a par on the second playoff hole.

Other winners include: Rob Ursem (Championship Flight- Net), Ray Rodriguez (Players Flight- Gross) and John Thomas (Players Flight- Net).

SC LITTLE LEAGUE ALL STARS PLACE THIRD The San Clemente Little League 9-year-old National League All-Star team recently finished third at the District 68 Tournament of Champions. Players include: Cole Humphrey, Cole Batson, Brian Clarke, Sammy Schwartz, Luke Blackwill, Kai McPhillips, Keaton Rose, Tanner Beck, Sean Coughlin, Logan Sambrano, Simon Christensen and Tyler Folsom. The team was coached by Chris Christensen, Matt Folsom and Boog Rose.

SC DIVERS NAMED ALL-AMERICANS San Clemente High sophomores Makena Chamoures and Kiana Mourer were named to the National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association/Speedo Girls Diving All-American team.

Chamoures and Mourer, along with 98 of the other top high school divers in the nation, were named to the list based on two videos sent in to the NISCA throughout the athletic season. The video is supposed to be a diver’s showcase and is made up of the standard 10 dive format, diving from the 1-meter mark, seen in high school.

The video then gets sent to NISCA headquarters where the decisions are made.

“My club coach is the one who called me and Makena Chamoures competing for her club told me I made it. It was really cool,” Chamoures team in a 2011 diving event. Courtesy photo said.

Two years ago Chamoures fractured her back and took a break from diving to recover. Since then she has been named an All-American for two consecutive years. She also placed third in the CIF-SS Championships this past year.

Mourer also suffered a back injury that sidelined her for most of her freshman season.

But like Chamoures, she was able to battle back and succeed in her sophomore season.

TRITON YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP TO START The San Clemente High football coaching staff is putting on a unique training camp for kids grades 3 to 8 this summer. Campers will receive personal instruction from the Tritons’ coaching staff and get to practice in Thalassa Stadium. The second session runs from July 23 to 26. Cost is $155, which includes equipment use, a T-shirt and snacks. Visit www.cusd-ace.org for details.

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GROM OF THE WEEK Jack Umbel Age: 14, San Clemente and Melbourne Beach, Fla.

SCOOP ON THE LOCAL SURF COMMUNITY

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Jack Umbel. Photo by Jasset Umbel

Surf Fest Lineup Grows New acts sign on for state parks fundraising event

By Andrea Swayne San Clemente Times

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ith almost 70 State Parks selected for closure in 2012 and the budgets for the remaining parks on the chopping block, the Doheny State Beach Interpretive Association and the San Onofre Foundation have joined forces to host an expanded surf festival and live music fundraising event.

The Doheny Surf Festival, August 11 and 12 at Doheny State Beach, will be an expanded version of the DSBIA’s traditional summer Surf-a-Rama.

A major musical lineup, that so far includes Everlast, Fishbone, Honk, Common Sense, ALO, Paula Fuga and Le Blorr, continues to expand as the event nears.

The two-day event will also feature a wide variety of “all things surf” including surf demonstrations—traditional, tandem and SUP—outrigger paddling and more.

Exhibits will include autograph signings, a wide variety of surf-related products and services, memorabilia and environmental education booths.

Food, beer and wine will also be provided by vendors like Kona Beer, Daphne’s

Jack Umbel spends his winter months in Melbourne Beach, Fla., but for the last three years, he and his family have lived in San Clemente from June until August. Although his older sister Jasset, 18, is actively pursuing a pro surfing career, Jack says he prefers surfing for fun at his favorite break—Lower Trestles. Living in a house just two blocks from T Street, Jack said he enjoys being able to walk to the beach and paddles out there as much as possible as well. Ripping on his shortboard is not Jack’s only talent. He is also a very skilled artist whose aspirations include some day becoming the art director of a surf industry company.

During his down time this summer, he is working on designing his own line of T-shirts as well as practicing his illustration skills. His wintertime travels include yearly trips to Puerto Rico and surfing up and down the East Coast. Jack, an ‘A’ and ‘B’ student, has been completing his school work via independent study since the third grade, and he says he likes it that way because of the freedom to surf and travel. He was recognized on the honor roll this year through his home school organization. “School is important to me because I want to be ready to move to California permanently after high school to study for a career that will allow me to continue surfing and traveling for the rest of my life,” he said.—Andrea Swayne

SURF FORECAST Water Temperature: 62-66 degrees F Immediate: Surf size is running knee-waist high (2-3’) in the morning on Thursday, building into the waist-shoulder high (3-4’+) at better breaks as South-Southeast tropical swell fills in.

Conditions are clean through the morning with a Westerly sea-breeze picking up in the afternoon. Surf on Friday is running waist-shoulder high (3-4’+), with some plus sets for top South exposed spots. Light morning winds and fairly clean conditions prevail in the morning before picking up out of the West in the afternoon.

Long range: A fun mix of Southerly tropical swell and Northwest windswell prevails through the weekend. Size for good exposures is running waist-shoulder high (3-4’+), with larger sets for top breaks around the more favorable tides.

Winds look light for the mornings setting up clean conditions, before a Westerly sea-breeze picks up in the afternoons. Stay tuned to Surfline.com for updates.

San Clemente artist Drew Brophy lent his talents to the creating logo artwork for the inaugural Doheny Surf Festival set for August 11 and 12 at Doheny State Beach.

California Greek, Serena Mexican Grill and Nalu’s Island Grill.

The expanded event and new title sponsor, Subaru, will “really step things up a notch,” said Bill Brooks, DSBIA president.

Event organizers plan, not only raise money to directly benefit Doheny and San Onofre State Parks, but to do so in as green a manner as possible.

“This celebration of surf culture will be

an example of an environmentally sound event that is endeavoring to be 100 percent carbon-neutral,” said Jim Kempton, festival director and San Onofre Foundation CEO. For booth and vendor applications, contact Malia Murray at surffestsales@ gmail.com.

For event updates and information, see www.dohenysurffest.com. SC

SURF RESULTS NSSA National Open, Explorer and Airshow Championships, June 26-July 3, Huntington Beach, Pier First place and local finishers only. OPEN MEN 16U-MAYORS CUP: 1. Ezekiel Lau, Hawaii.

OPEN WOMEN ALL AGES-MAYORS CUP: 1. Dax McGill, Hawaii. OPEN JUNIORS 15U: 1. Kalani David, Hawaii. OPEN BOYS 12U: 1.

Finn McGill, Hawaii; 3. Cole Houshmand, San Clemente. OPEN MINI GROMS 10U: 1. Nick Marshall, Encinitas; 4. Crosby Colapinto, San Clemente. OPEN GIRLS 14U: 1. Frankie Harrer, Malibu. OPEN LONGBOARD ALL AGES: 1.

Steve McLean, Florida. EXPLORER MEN ALL AGES: 1. Ezekiel Lau, Hawaii. EXPLORER JUNIORS 17U: 1. Kaito Kino, Hawaii. EXPLORER BOYS 14U: 1. Takumi Yasui, Japan. EXPLORER MENEHUNE 12U: 1. John Mel, Newport Beach.

EXPLORER SUPER GROMS 10U: 1. Noah Hill, Marina del Rey. EXPLORER WOMEN ALL AGES: 1. Tatiana Weston-Webb, Hawaii.

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

EXPLORER MASTERS 25+: 1. Rick Takahashi, San Diego. EXPLORER SENIORS 35+: 1. Rick Takahashi, San Diego. EXPLORER SUPER SENIORS 45+: 1. Rick Fignetti, Huntington Beach. EXPLORER DUKE 55+: 1. Rick Fignetti, Huntington Beach. EXPLORER LONGBOARD ALL AGES: 1. Steve McLean, Florida. NATIONAL AIRSHOW CHAMPION: 1. Nic Hdez, Santa Cruz.