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Relay Reaches 10 Years Event honoring cancer survivors and those lost remains special, inspiring E Y E O N S C / PAG E 4

Young members of “Team In-Spear-Ation” raise the team’s banner high ahead of this Saturday’s Relay for Life at Thalassa Stadium at San Clemente High School. The event honors those who have survived cancer and remembers those lost to the disease. Photo by Jim Shilander

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Edison and SDG&E Seek SONGS Money from Mitsubishi

SC Soccer Team Embraces Summer Challenge

Check Out Photos from the ‘Greatest Show on Surf’

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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO The San Juan Capistrano City Council put a cap on alcohol sales in the Los Rios Historic District last Tuesday after unanimously turning down Monica Mukai’s request to sell beer and wine at her property, the Hummingbird House Café. Mukai’s supporters contended that the issue was a matter of fairness, since two other Los Rios businesses, the Ramos House Café and The Tea House, currently sell alcohol using a short-lived permit that was rescinded in 1997. However, the council felt that approving such a request would open the door for more alcohol sales in the historic neighborhood and degrade its residential quality. “When you’re talking about an 18th century historic residential district, overwhelming commercialization will kill the goose that lays the golden egg,” Councilman Roy Byrnes said.

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The city of Dana Point will seek guidance from the California Supreme Court on two cases pertaining to an access dispute at Strand Beach. The disagreement has been ongoing for three years and involves the California Coastal Commission and the Surfrider Foundation. The city is at odds with the two parties over access to trails that lead from Strand Vista Park to Strand Beach that are gated and have limited hours of access. Since the gates were installed, Surfrider has argued for the public’s right to beach access. The Coastal Commission has held the city needed its approval to implement such restrictions. However, the city has maintained the measures were necessary to protect the public. In June, an appellate court said the city must prove there was a nuisance when the restrictions were implemented and sent the cases back to a trial court to enter a ruling.

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…SONGS Money?

THE LATEST: Southern California Edison and San Diego Gas & Electric have taken the first step to recover funds from the manufacturer of malfunctioning steam generators that ultimately led to the retirement of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station last month.

Edison filed notice against Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Mitsubishi Nuclear Energy Systems for a breach of contract, alleging the manufacturer “is responsible for the enormous harm its failures have caused California ratepayers, SCE and the other SONGS owners.” SDG&E and the city of Riverside own a combined 21.8 percent share of SONGS. Contractually, Edison and Mitsubishi are obligated to negotiate for 90 days. If a settlement is not reached, the two sides will enter binding arbitration before a three person panel.

In a separate filing, SDG&E filed a lawsuit against Mitsubishi, arguing the manufacturer did not provide “like-for-like” products when it replaced generators in the two reactors.

WHAT’S NEXT: Edison spokeswoman Maureen Brown said the exact scope of monetary damages will be a part of the discussion, but indicated Edison may ask for the cost of replacement power and repairs made to the facility, which as of April stood at approximately $550 million.

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

– Jim Shilander

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...Toll Roads Appeal?

THE LATEST: On July 17, the Transportation Corridor Agency appealed a June decision of the San Diego Regional Water San Clemente Times July 25–31, 2013

Control Board denying the agency a permit to extend State Route 241.

In its filing to the state water resources control board, the agency cited what it called an “abuse of discretion” by the regional body in denying the permit.

In a 3-2 vote, the regional board denied the 5.5-mile extension that would have extended the toll road from its current terminus at Oso Parkway, just south of Rancho Santa Margarita, to Cow Camp Road east of San Juan Capistrano.

The extension would have affected nearly a half-acre of wetlands with tributaries flowing into San Juan Creek and the surrounding watershed. If the permit had been granted, the TCA would have been required to restore about 35 acres of the wetlands.

Opponents of the extension believe the agency is once again attempting to extend the toll road to Interstate 5 south of San Clemente, which was rejected by both the California Coastal Commission and U.S. Department of Commerce in 2008.

In an email, TCA spokesperson Lisa Telles said the board “acted in excess of its jurisdiction because it denied the water quality permit for reasons wholly unrelated to water quality.”

WHAT’S NEXT: The state board has about 300 days to respond to the petition.

FIND OUT MORE: For the full story, visit www.sanclementetimes.com. – JS

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…the Rooftop Bar Proposal?

THE LATEST: Last Wednesday, the San Clemente Planning Commission moved to reject a proposed rooftop bar near North Beach, citing pedestrian safety and noise concerns.

David Gutierrez, the owner of the property at 1509 N. El Camino Real, said

he not have a specific tenant signed to take over the property, but was in negotiations with several companies about putting in an artisanal restaurant and splitting from the Mexican, Italian and burger establishments already in the neighborhood.

Residents who spoke before the commission said they were concerned about the potential noise. Planning commissioners voiced worry about the lack of parking and pedestrian safety for those forced to cross the street at a nearby curve.

WHAT’S NEXT: As a matter of procedure, the commission will formally vote to dismiss the proposal at its July 24 meeting, which would allow Gutierrez to return with a different proposal in a year’s time.

FIND OUT MORE: For updates, visit www. sanclementetimes.com. – JS

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...Pot Shops?

THE LATEST: A San Clemente man who owned and operated nine marijuana stores throughout Southern California was sentenced Monday in Santa Ana on federal charges of tax evasion and using his storefronts to conceal a drug trafficking operation.

John Melvin “Pops” Walker, 56, was sentenced to 262 months in federal prison by U.S. District Court Judge James Selna. Walker pleaded guilty in April for drug distribution and maintaining drug involved premises, as well as tax evasion.

As part of his sentence, Walker will pay more than $2.4 million to the Internal Revenue Service and $1.8 million to the state of California in restitution.

Walker’s nine stores included locations in Dana Point and San Juan Capistrano.

WHAT’S NEXT: According to a release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Walker admitted to earning $25 million from

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marijuana sales over the course of six years. Walker also agreed to forfeit $25 million in illegal income, which includes his home in San Clemente.

FIND OUT MORE: For updates, visit www. sanclementetimes.com. – JS

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…Intimate Obsessions?

THE LATEST: Intimate Obsessions, an adult product and lingerie store currently located in Dana Point, has put up signs indicating a move coming, and it appears the store’s owners have targeted San Clemente.

A business license application has been pulled for a store at 310 N. El Camino Real, near Pizza Port. Community Development director Jim Holloway said the application is not currently complete.

Tom Murphy, who manages a nearby business, voiced concerns about the appropriateness of the business to the City Council last week, noting the number of families frequenting the nearby restaurant and the proximity of San Clemente Presbyterian Church. Murphy said he talked to the attorney for the town of Berlin, Conn., which successfully kept a similar business out of the area, and said the attorney assured him San Clemente’s municipal codes allowed the city to force the business to go to another location.

WHAT’S NEXT: Holloway said the matter would not go to the council for review, since pulling a business permit was based on specific requirements that needed to be met, and such applications do not require a public hearing. City Manager Pall Gudgeirsson said city staff were reviewing the application and information sent to the city by Murphy.

FIND OUT MORE: For more on the story, visit www.sanclementetimes.com. – JS www.sanclementetimes.com

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Ten Years Later, Relay for Life Still Inspiring Fundraising event honors and remembers those who have fought disease

By Jim Shilander San Clemente Times

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rom humble beginnings atop makeshift tracks on a softball field, the San Clemente Relay for Life event has grown, from just a few teams to more than 30. The event provides an opportunity for cancer survivors and caretakers to support one another, and for people of all ages to remember those they have lost to the disease.

Relay for Life, the signature national fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, is held throughout the country. San Clemente’s relay began in 2004, and has been held each year since. The 2013 edition is set for Saturday, July 27 at San Clemente High School’s Thalassa Stadium.

Margo Lesser, a local Relay board member, said the size of the event has ebbed and flowed throughout its tenure, especially during the economic downturn of recent years.

“Probably the best we did, in terms of raising funds, was $80,000. Other times, we weren’t sure we’d have it,” Lesser said.

“But we believe every single dollar raised can help.”

SCHS girls’ golf coach Mike Hurlbut has emceed the event for the last several years.

“It’s really just been remarkable how many groups from all over the community have gotten involved over the years,” he said. “The energy that’s generated by this event reminds you why so many people love this community. It’s the energy that gets you going and makes you want to do it.”

Hurlbut also noted the contributions of volunteers who helped to make the event happen each year.

“It’s not something that’s flopped together. They’re working for 10 months to put this together. The top committee people don’t sleep much at all the last few days,” he said.

Participants can fundraise individually, but are encouraged to work in teams.

Some come up with creative ways to do that, such as Sam Voris.

Known as “Recycle Sam,” Voris began collecting recycled goods from around his neighborhood and area businesses to raise funds for the Relay after the death of his grandfather six years ago. Collecting recyclables since he could pull a wagon at age two, Voris said it was “easy” to use his efforts to raise funds for the relay.

Voris said he goes around to friends and neighbors picks up items at beaches and after his baseball games, and also extends his service to the Relay. Directly following the event’s conclusion, Voris starts collecting plastic water bottles from all the barrels spread around the track. Since one of the goals of the relay is to have at least San Clemente Times July 25–31, 2013

The 2012 Relay began with the traditional Survivor’s Lap honoring those who have fought cancer. Courtesy photo

“Part of it is the journey, from hearing the words to going through the treatment, to ‘now what does life entail.’ For a lot of us, there’s a feeling of privilege, and for a lot of us, there’s a sense of needing to be there for the next wave, to be able to pay it forward.”

—Ruthe Spear one person walking all 24 hours, and often sees dozens on the track at once, that means a lot of water bottles.

While each relay is operated and run by locals, events across the nation share a few traditions. The first lap of each relay is called the “Survivor’s Lap,” and the track empties to allow survivors and caregivers time on the track alone to celebrate what they have accomplished. The second, the “Luminaria,” is a nearly silent walk around the track just after dusk. Candles in bags are placed around the perimeter of the track. Each bears the name of a loved one lost to cancer. The soft glow from the lit candles provides the only light inside the stadium.

Ruthe Spear has both survived and remembered. Spear survived her own bout with cancer in 2007 and, shortly thereafter, her husband Jeff, a teacher at San Clemente High School, was diagnosed with non-smoking lung cancer in 2008.

He passed away that October. Since then, she said, her family have been embraced by the community. Friends and neighbors cooked meals during her husband’s illness. Others, like Hurlbut, have acted as a surrogate parent for her children since Jeff’s passing.

“I think the importance of the survivors’

walk is the element of celebration,” Spear said. “Celebrate, remember and fight back are the three elements that are recognized as the cancer experience. Celebrating those still with us, who won the battle, remembering those who didn’t and fighting back so people don’t have to go through the experience so many of us have had to.”

Hurlbut said memories of his friend always come back this time of year.

“Jeff told me one day, ‘Make sure Ruthe and the kids are always taken care of,’” Hurlbut remembered. “I’m just doing my best to honor the request of a good friend.”

Spear said the biggest benefit of celebrating is giving people a chance to focus on the positive, rather than grief over their losses.

“It’s also important for the newly diagnosed,” Spear said. “When I was one or two years out, I wanted to see people who were five years out or 10 years out. It gives people hope, to see where they’re going to be in 10 years.”

While Spear said she noticed a growth from a small core over the past several years as cancer touched more people in the community.

“Every year we get new teams that, for whatever reason, join in the effort of either

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raising funds or celebrating or remembering. That’s just a function of the incidence of cancer, because people do it for very personal reasons,” Spear said.

It was also meaningful, she said, to see many of the same faces each year, since that, in and of itself, helped to foster a community spirit, she said.

“Part of it is the journey, from hearing the words to going through the treatment, to ‘now what does life entail,’” Spear said.

“For a lot of us, there’s a feeling of privilege, and for a lot of us, there’s a sense of needing to be there for the next wave, to be able to pay it forward.”

The Luminaria walk also serves as a powerful reminder and celebration, she said.

“It unites people in a recognition of those who are no longer with us,” she said. “I don’t think our culture is very adept at addressing grief and loss. People just get through it in their own ways. The Luminaria is a time to honor those and keep the memory alive. On one side, it breaks your heart, because it reminds you of those no longer with you, but on the other hand, it’s uplifting and meaningful, because you realize their memory is still alive.”

Spear said she sees the community spirit extend beyond the Relay itself. Last weekend, Spear attended a fundraiser at the high school for a family who had just lost a father to prostate cancer at age 47.

Many of the members of the Relay community were there to help another family “get back on their feet,” she said.

Because the event takes place over a full 24 hours, the relay also means a need for entertainment and food. Restaurants and grocery stores have donated food each year, and local bands will entertain participants throughout the day. Other events, are designed to entertain, like a children’s movie being projected on a screen tied between two goal posts and performances by area bands.

“It’s so exciting, it’s an event where you reconnect with people,” Spear said. “For me, that’s one of the reasons I go back, to strengthen those bonds. When you go through a 24-hour experience with other people your bond is stronger, the relationship is richer. The quality of your life is defined by the richness of your relationships.”

This year’s event begins Saturday, July 27 at 10 a.m. at Thalassa Stadium, with an opening ceremony, followed by the survivor’s lap. The Luminaria is currently scheduled for 9 p.m. The event closes with a “Fighting Back” ceremony just after 9 a.m. on Sunday. More information can be found at www.relayforlife.org/sanclementeca. Lesser said the public is welcome at the event and that donations will be accepted through August. SC www.sanclementetimes.com

EYE ON SC CITY AND COMMUNITY CALENDAR Friday, July 26 July Birthday Celebration Noon, Celebration at the Dorothy Visser Senior Center with Ross Costa entertaining. 117 Ave. Victoria, San Clemente, 949.498.3322.

Sunday, July 28 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 30 Family Storytime 9:30 a.m. Summer storytime every Tuesday for children of all ages at the library. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.3493, www.san-clemente.org.

Toastmasters 7 p.m.–8:40 p.m. Practice public speaking every Tuesday in a friendly and supportive atmosphere at the Baha’i Center. 3316 Ave. Del Presidente, 6463. toastmastersclubs.org.

Wednesday, July 31 SC Rotary Club Noon. 150 Avenida Magdalena, 949.361.3619, www.sanclementerotary.org.

Adult Book Group 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m.

Discuss the book “Secret River” by Kate Grenville with others at the library.

242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.3493, www.san-clemente.org.

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PROPS, RECOGNITIONS AND MORSELS OF INFO Friends of the Library Hosts Bag Sale Friday

Bat Presentation at Casa Romantica August 1

The San Clemente Friends of the Library is holding a “Buck a Bag Sale” Friday July 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Library Annex room, next to the library. The organization provides the bags, which can be filled with media of all types, including children’s books, cookbooks and VHS tapes. For questions, call the bookstore at 949.276.6342.

Orange County bat biologist Stephanie Rimington will give a presentation on the effect of bats on local ecology August 1 at 6:30 p.m. at the Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens. The presentation will include a show-and-tell portion about different bat species in the area and what they do. Rimington will also lead a “summer bat walk” near the Casa to look for bats by listening for their calls.

Remington has studied bats, primarily in Southern California, for 17 years.

The presentation will be held in the Main Salon of Casa Romantica, 415 Avenida Granada. Tickets are $10 for general admission, $5 for Casa members and free for students and children.

Call 949.498.2139, ext. 10, to reserve tickets.

San Clemente Osteopath Named President of National Board Norman Vinn, an osteopathic family physician from San Clemente, was sworn in Monday as the 117th president of the American Osteopathic Association, in front of more than 500 of his fellow physicians and medical students. Vinn is the founder of the San Clemente-based Housecall Medical Group and resides in town with his wife Marsha. The couple have three daughters, Vanessa (an osteopathic physician), Danielle and Lily.

Tutor and Spunky’s Hosts Monthly Singles Event Tutor and Spunky’s Deli in Dana Point will host its next Singles over age 50 Meet and Greet Thursday, July 25, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 34085 E Pacific Coast Highway There is no admission charge and happy hour prices are in effect. The event encourages socializing and conversation.

Thursday, August 1

Saddleback Holding Open Auditions for Fall Semester Productions

Summer Reading Program Show 10:30 a.m. The library’s final summer entertainment program in the Community Center featuring the Wildlife Company who’s bringing live wild animals for some fun and education. 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.492.3493, www.ocpl.org.

Open auditions for Saddleback College’s Fall Theatre productions of Dead Man’s Cell Phone, Metamorphoses and Next to Normal will be held Tuesday and Wednesday, August 27 and 28, with callbacks on Thursday and Friday, August 29 and 30.

All auditions will be held at 6 p.m. in

A Marine from HMLA-469 explains the workings of one of the unit’s helicopters Saturday. The city’s newest adopted squadron were guests of the San Clemente Marine support groups at a pair of events Saturday at Camp Pendleton. Courtesy photo

the McKinney Theatre, 28000 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo. In order to be considered, those wishing to audition should go to www.saddleback.edu/arts and fill out and download four audition forms. Additional information for each show can be found on the same website.

National Night Out Event August 6 The city of San Clemente will host a National Night Out event Tuesday, August 6, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Vista Hermosa Sports Park. San Clemente Police Services will present a safety fair, with the city recreation department and Target.

Booths will include information and materials on child safety, emergency preparedness, game boards and face painting, along with Orange County Sheriff’s Vehicles, Mounted Patrol, an Orange County Fire Authority Fire Truck, San Clemente Ocean lifeguards and Sheriff’s Explorers.

For more information, call the Crime Prevention Unit at 949.361.8386 or 949.361.8368.

“Chairity” Event to Benefit Senior Center The 2013 “Chairity” event, benefitting the Dorothy Visser Senior Center, will be held Thursday, August 22 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Senior Center, located at 117 Avenida Victoria. Community members and local artists have decorated or built artistic chairs, which will be auctioned off, with the proceeds going to the senior center. Cost of the event is $35 per person. For more information, or for tickets, call 949.498.3322.

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Send your information to editorial@sanclementetimes.com.

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

Tuesday, July 23 DISTURBANCE Avenida Del Mar, 300 Block (7:03 a.m.)

A woman said a neighbor kept coming over to her apartment and yelling at her.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Calle La Espalda, 0 Block (12:39 a.m.)

A woman told authorities she thought someone had tried to break into her neighbors’ home. The woman said she heard items being moved and a man running out of the cul-de-sac. She did not know if her neighbors were home.

Monday, July 22 DISTURBANCE Costero Risco/Camino Vera Cruz (9:53 p.m.) Three juveniles were drinking at the top of the hill. The caller said this was an ongoing problem.

WELFARE CHECK Avenida Palizada, 200 Block (8:42 p.m.)

A caller reported a dog at a nearby residence had been howling for the last few days and sounded near death. The caller said there were issues at the house in the past.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Avenida Victoria, 100 Block (6:35 p.m.)

A man, described as being between 40 and 45, blond and “scruffy looking,” wearing a white shirt and jeans, was seen going through a fence at an abandoned home.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Avenida Algodon, 100 Block (6:29 p.m.)

A known gang member was sitting by a fence behind the complex laundry room.

The man was described as approximately 18 years old, 5 feet 7 inches tall with a heavy build, cropped black hair and wearing a gray T-shirt. The caller believed the man was selling drugs.

DISTURBANCE Avenida Vista Hermosa, 900 Block (5:47 p.m.) A man was loitering in a parking

lot, waxing his surfboard and refusing to leave. The man was standing by a black truck with cardboard boxes hanging from the bed.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON IN VEHICLE Calle Del Commercio/Avenida San Luis Rey (2:25 p.m.) Two motorhomes were parked on the street and the caller said a number of people were living inside. A check indicated no one was inside.

DISTURBANCE Avenida Vista Hermosa/Camino Vera Cruz (11:18 a.m.) A caller reported being followed by an unknown man.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE El Camino Real, 2600 Block (5:48 a.m.)

An unoccupied white BMW had been running for the last two hours behind a business on Calle del Commercio.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Calle La Veta, 33000 Block (12:11 a.m.)

A man heard two loud booms, which he thought may have come from one of his neighbors, but he was unsure which one.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON IN VEHICLE Avenida Valencia, 11 Block (12:09 a.m.)

A man was passed out in the passenger seat of a vehicle with the door open. The caller said they could not tell what type of car it was. A party was occurring down the street.

Sunday, July 21 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Loma Adria, 700 Block (9:41 p.m.) A man said three 15-year-olds were loitering near his condominium and had given him attitude when he asked if he could help them with something. The juveniles left the area when they were asked to leave, but the man thought they may return to vandalize his car or residence.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Avenida Victoria, 600 Block (8:13 p.m.)

A man, described as being in his late 30s, bald, thin, about 5 feet 11 inches tall and wearing a black shirt and pants, was seen smoking a cigarette a twirling a sharp knife.

DISTURBANCE Avenida Mariposa, 200 Block (8:06 p.m.)

Three people in a red Nissan with temporary paper plates sped up on the street and nearly hit someone. The driver then parked and got out of the car and started yelling at people.

PROWLER Plaza Estival, 400 Block (4:36 a.m.)

A woman said a man and a woman were in her front yard and looking into her patio area. After shining a light out of the window in the direction of the subjects, the woman said she could no longer see them but she heard a vehicle start.

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GUEST OPINION: by The San Clemente Downtown Business Association Board of Directors

Funding Community Events is Not a Subsidy “Village Character” of events help make downtown special

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he Downtown Business Association has a long history of being the poster child for creating and maintaining a village atmosphere by way of its investment in physical improvements downtown and the production of many events building on that concept. The events we produce go far beyond business enhancement; they are predominantly for the community’s enjoyment. We are the group that is responsible for creating what the city seems to value most: “Village Character.” Events we produce like the Car Show and the Glitz are a defining feature of this character. We think that all would agree that over the last 20 years, downtown has flourished and greatly improved from what it was in the early days.

And this is primarily due to the long-term stewardship of the DBA. Recently, it seems the use of city funding to help pay for community events does not please the City Council. The council feels the city funding and support for the downtown should decrease each year, with hopes of it going away completely.

Self-sustainability is the direction we are

now being given. Mayor Bob Baker has stated that the businesses downtown are being subsidized.

We feel it is important to understand the difference between a subsidy that helps individuals and an investment in something the community both wants and demands.

The funding we receive from the city goes to maintain and enhance city property or to pay for things that benefit the community, such as events. This is clearly not a subsidy. We feel it is the responsibility of the city to provide this funding because it is a good investment in the community.

But it seems the council is now saying it wants to curtail that investment.

Reducing the city’s participation in the partnership with the DBA should not be confused with an attempt by the city to help the DBA become more self-sustainable. Separate from the maintenance and enhancement of city property, and the production of community events, we are pretty self-sufficient. By providing the funding to the DBA to produce community events, the city is paying for a service as it would to any other vendor. The DBA

has done an excellent job of producing these community events for the city over the years and at a dramatically lower cost than what it would cost the city to produce them.

We request that the council take a good long look at the investment it has been making in our downtown, the overwhelming community support for that investment and that they endorse, not only continuing it, but increasing it. The DBA and the individual shop owners are doing their share. We are providing a unique shopping experience that the community has come to be proud of. The responsibility of our organization is to promote a successful business climate and therefore successful businesses that create jobs, pay business license fees and produce sales tax revenue, which benefit of the entire city. The city has a different responsibility, to support and fund efforts to promote village character, such as community events. The DBA feels the responsibility of the city should be to provide funding for maintaining all city property downtown to a high standard and to fully fund events

that primarily benefit the community as a whole.

Maintaining a vibrant downtown is no easy task. It takes hard work, constant attention and a long-term commitment by both the DBA and the city. Both have a role to play in all of this and the roles should be well defined and clear. Each has a responsibility. This is a partnership.

It’s no accident that our downtown is a success. San Clemente has a lot at stake.

We can continue to have one of the most charming examples of a downtown in all of California or we can risk upsetting the apple cart and losing all that the DBA has worked for over more than 20 years. Funding community events is not a subsidy. It’s the right thing to do. SC PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, the SC Times provides Guest Opinion opportunities in which selected columnists’ opinions are shared.

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Letters to the Editor CITY SHOULD SAY NO TO SEX STORE IN T-ZONE TOM MURPHY, San Clemente

Despite city of San Clemente zoning codes prohibiting adult oriented businesses from being within 1,000 feet of schools, churches and residences, Intimate Obsessions, “a sex store chain,” has applied for a license to operate a store at 309 N. El Camino Real. Explicit materials are sold in the chain’s Dana Point store. Such businesses are highly regulated. San ClemSan Clemente Times July 25–31, 2013

ente’s municipal code restricts the location and operation of these businesses.

The targeted location is adjacent to Pizza Port. The parking area in front of the store is full of families and young people every night. A church and school are behind the building and a residence is next door.

The city, for good reasons, protects the family-friendly character of its unique “Village by the Sea,” and would oppose the presence of such a business in the T-Zone, especially since codes prohibit such a use

in the location. So how is a license to operate such a store considered?

City officials reported Intimate Obsessions intends to display sexually explicit material in less than 15 percent of its space. Businesses have used this loophole to force cities to allow them to operate.

The good news is that cities were granted relief from the “15 percent loophole” in a 2010 appellate court decision in the town of Berlin, Conn. The decision allows cities to regulate such businesses.

If you oppose the sex store, if you

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believe that some things are worth fighting for, if you believe the city should say “Not in our town, not on my watch,” and want this vital issue to be heard in an open hearing by the City Council, please email stop@notonmywatch.info.

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NETWORKING LUNCHEON 11:30 a.m. Chamber lunch at Sundried Tomato an American Bistro. Price $15. 821 Via Suerte, San Clemente, 949.492.1131, www.scchamber.com.

THE MEMPHIS KINGS FEATURING LYNNWOOD SLIM 7 p.m. Live blues roots concert at Casa Romantica for their Summer Concert Series. $25. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

SUMMER FILM SERIES: ECO-DOCUMENTARY #1 7 p.m.-9 p.m. The Ecology Center features a thoughtprovoking documentary set behind a farm landscape.

Free. 32701 Alipaz St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.443.4223, www.theecologycenter.org SAN CLEMENTE BEACH CONCERT 6 p.m. San Clemente’s annual beach concert series “Bringing the Bands to the Sand!” featuring music by Flock of ‘80s. 949.361.8264, www.san-clemente.org/recreation.

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SAWDUST FESTIVAL 10 a.m.-10 p.m. The annual art festival with more than 200 artists displaying paintings, photography, jewelry, clothing, blown glass, and more. Admission: adults $7.75, kids $3.25. 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.494.3030, www.sawdustartfestival.org.

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DUSTIN FRANKS 7:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Live music and food at Iva Lee’s. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2855, www.ivalees.com.

MOJOSONIC 9 p.m. Live music at Goody’s Tavern.

206 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.3400, www.goodystavern.com.

HART & SOUL 7 p.m.-10 p.m. The popular musical act returns for their monthly show at Adele’s. 2600 Avenida Del Presidente, San Clemente, 949.481.1222, www.adelesatthesanclementeinn.com.

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ON STAGE AT THE COACH HOUSE: JEFFERSON STARSHIP Jefferson Starship will rock the Coach House stage Sunday, July 28 with a show paying tribute to the band’s storied forbearers, Jefferson Airplane and the original Jefferson Starship, as well as showcasing the band’s own music. This most recent incarnation of Jefferson Starship features legendary vocalist, guitar player and songwriter Paul Kanter, a founding member of both Jefferson Airplane and Jefferson Starship, along with David Freiberg, who has also been a member of both bands.

The critically acclaimed group of San Francisco Bay Area musicians also includes Slick Aguilar on guitar, keyboardist Chris Smith, Donny Baldwin on drums and vocalist Cathy Richardson, who played Janis Joplin in the original off Broadway cast Jefferson Starship. Courtesy photo of the hit show Love, Janis. The set list will include the entire collection of tunes from the trailblazing Jefferson Airplane album Surrealistic Pillow. Enjoy an entire night out by making dinner reservations before the show and catching the two opening acts, Usual Suspects and Rum Soaked Raisins. The concert is an all-ages show.

Catch Jefferson Starship at The Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano in San Juan Capistrano, on July 28. Doors open at 5 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $28. For tickets or dinner reservations, visit www.thecoachhouse.com or call 949.496.8930.

—Andrea Swayne

OC ELVIS 8 p.m. Live music at Wind & Sea Restaurant.

34699 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.6500, www.windandsearestaurants.com.

SAN CLEMENTE RELAY FOR LIFE A 24-hour fundraiser by the American Cancer Society at San Clemente High School. 949.498.8151, www.relayforlife.org.

BALLROOM BASH 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Dancing at the San Clemente Community Center featuring a lesson in East Coast Swing followed by open dancing to a variety of music. $10. 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente, 949.498.0233, www.ballroombash.com.

BLUE WHALE CRUISE 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Search for blue whales with the Ocean Institute. Cost $55, includes continental breakfast. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.

WEEZER 7:45 p.m. The popular bands performs for the Toyota Summer Concert Series at the OC Fair & Events Center in Pacific Amphitheatre. Tickets start at $29.50.

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

SCOTT ANDERSON & WINE TASTING 6 p.m.8:30 p.m. Live music at DaVine Food & Wine along with wine tasting that starts at 4 p.m. $15. 34673 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.493.4044, www.davine-wine.com.

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: FUSION BEAT 6 p.m.8 p.m. Free concert at the Kaleidoscope, 27741 Crown Valley Pkwy., Mission Viejo, www.gokaleidoscope.com.

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FOOD SWAP Noon-2 p.m.

Support local food and bring something local and/or from your garden to the swap to barter with fellow community members at T. Patterson Surf Shop. 11407 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, www.sanclementemarket.com/food-swap.

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FIDDLER ON THE ROOF 7:30 p.m. Saddleback College’s Civic Light Opera and the Department of Theatre Arts present the musical onstage in McKinney Theatre.

General admission $24. 28000 Marguerite Pkwy., Mission Viejo, 949.582.4656, www.saddleback.edu.

BACKYARD SKILLS WORKSHOP: BACKYARD CHICKEN CARE 1 p.m.-3 p.m. The Ecology Center invites you to learn about chicken husbandry, coop building and maintenance and more. $10-$15. 32701 Alipaz St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.443.4223, www.theecologycenter.org.

MULTICULTURAL ARTS SERIES: THE FUGOWIES 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Live classic rock as part of the Multicultural Art Series Concert in San Juan Capistrano Library’s courtyard. $10. 31495 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.1752, www.musicatthelibrary.com MICRO CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING 8 p.m. Special event at The Coach House. $20. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

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PAGEANT OF THE MASTERS: LIGHTS, CAMERA, INACTION! 8:30 p.m. The annual Festival of Arts Pageant of the Masters with this year’s theme, The Big Picture, adding a cinematic touch. Nightly shows through August 31. Tickets $15-$220. 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.497.6582, www.foapom.com.

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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.

MISSION SJC PAINT OUT 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nearly 60 artists visit Mission San Juan Capistrano for a special “Paint-Out” of the historic monument and its surrounding grounds. Free to view with admission fee of $6-$9.

26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.

SAN ONOFRE EXHIBIT 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Casa Romantica’s Coast Culture Exhibition on San Onofre that features historical stories, rare photographs, surfboards, artifacts, paintings, vintage memorabilia, and more. Exhibit on display through Aug. 25. Admission $5. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

HARBOR MUSIC CRUISE 8 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Live music cruise in the DP Harbor on the Dana Pride offered by Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching every Saturday. Tickets $15. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

LATIN GUITAR AND WINE TASTING 1 p.m.-3 p.m.

Live guitar with Miguel de Alonso at SC Wine Company.

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

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GETTING OUT (Cont. from page 12) WHALE AND DOLPHIN TOURS Get eye-to-eye underwater with dolphin and whales without getting wet on Capt. Dave’s hi-tech Catamaran Sailboat. $55 adult, $35 child (3 to 12), under 2 free. 24440 Dana Point Harbor Dr., Dana Point, 949.488.2828, www.dolphinsafari.com.

SUMMER CONCERTS IN THE PARK 3 p.m.- 6 p.m.

Concert at Heritage Park with Old Money Jim and Revival, a Tribute to CCR & John Fogerty. 34400 Old Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.248.3500, www.danapoint.org.

ASHUN 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Live music and dinner at Wind & Sea Restaurant. 34699 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.6500, www.windandsearestaurants.com.

monday

THE FLAMING LIPS 7:45 p.m. The popular bands performs for the Toyota Summer Concert Series at the OC Fair & Events Center in Pacific Amphitheatre. Tickets start at $31.50. 88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa, 714.708.1500, www.ocfair.com.

CRAFTS FOR KIDS 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Crafts for kids at Mission San Juan Capistrano. Mondays are lasso/jump rope crafts. $3 plus admission, $6-$9. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.

WINE DINNER 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Vine features a four-course food and wine pairing. $40. 211 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949-361-2079, www.vinesanclemente.com.

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FREE FISHING FOR KIDS Noon. A fishing lesson and more for kids at Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

CHALLENGED ATHLETES FUNDRAISER 4 p.m.-close.

Dine at Daphne’s Greek Restaurant in San Clemente and they will donate a portion of their receipts for the day to the Challenged Athletes Foundation, which gives individuals with physical disabilities a chance to participate in sport. Just drop your receipt in the collection bin.

979 Avenida Pico, San Clemente, 949.369.4611, www.challengedathletes.org.

THE SERRA CHAPEL TOUR 11:15 a.m. Tour at the Mission in honor of Father Junipero Serra, who was born 300 years ago this year. Offered Sundays. Admission $6-$9. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.

SAN O FOUNDATION PHOTO EXHIBIT 6 p.m.-8 p.m.

The San Onofre Foundation’s “Coastal Presence,” a photography exhibit running July 17-Sept. 30 with a display of photos for sale and more. 3030 Avenida del Presidente, San Clemente, 949.366.8599, www.sanofoundation.org.

NEIL MORROW 1:30 p.m. Live music at The Swallows Inn. 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com.

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

ART OF COOKING 1 p.m.-2 p.m. Special food presentation at the Festival of Arts featuring chef/partner of Broadway by Amar Santana. $10. 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.497.6582, www.foapom.com.

wednesday

OPERATION SEMPER FUNNY 6 p.m. An evening of comedy, dinner, auction and prizes at the Irvine Improv benefiting Dana Point’s 5th Marines. Tickets online. 71 Fortune Dr., #841, Irvine, www.danapoint5thmarines. com/semper-funny, www.irvine.improv.com.

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JIM SUMMERS & FRIENDS 7 p.m. Classic rock at StillWater. 24701 Del Prado Ave., Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.danapointstillwater.com.

MICROBREWS BY THE MISSION 4 p.m.-8 p.m. “Pub crawl” with 14 venues featuring seasonal craft brews, live music, food and more in downtown San Juan Capistrano.

Camino Capistrano and Ortega Highway, 949.493.4700, www.facebook.com/MicrobrewsByTheMission.

UPCOMING: THURSDAY, AUGUST 1 SUMMER SPLASH THURSDAYS 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Head to the San Clemente Aquatics Center for a family-friendly evening of recreation swim at the pool. Rec swim fee applies; swim passes valid. 987 Avenida Vista Hermosa, 949.429.8797, www.san-clemente.org. *For our full calendar, visit the “Event Calendar” at www.sanclementetimes.com.

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

Chances are if it Feels Wrong, it is Wrong Listen to your heart, hold your head high and refuse to settle inding love after 50 is difficult, especially for women. Despite this reality, most women refuse to compromise their standards. They would rather be alone than accept a relationship that is not right. They often say, “I won’t settle.”

But some women are willing to settle and it’s hard for them to break away. Liz is one of them.

She wrote, “I met someone at work. We have been dating for six months and it’s going well. We no longer work together.

“I fell in love with him, but he tells me that he is not in love with me. I have no choice but to accept this feeling. I casually asked a while ago if he would want to live together. He said he will never live with me. I was very surprised.

“He also said he would never marry me. He feels he is too old. He is 62 and I am 60. This further hurt me. He has never married but was involved in relationships with women and says he was very loyal. He told me he asked the last woman he was dating—for many years, and not living together—to marry him. She refused. Now, she calls him and wants to get back together. He told me

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that is impossible, but I don’t know why they broke up.

“I find him very rigid and set in his ways. I told him to relax. I’m a divorcee without children. We both like cats too. I’m still dating him ON LIFE AND LOVE AFTER 50 but at the same time

By Tom Blake trying to lose weight so I can get back to meeting people.

“We are friends and have been intimate but I still feel the hurt from the rejection.

He has been living in the same house for 45 years. I have never been to his apartment. He said it was small and a mess. He also says he has a single bed. He was a mama’s boy, but she is gone now.

“I like his qualities. He’s very intelligent and giving to his students. He always takes me out to dinner by the sea, has come to my place whenever he gets an extra day off, is fun to talk to and is a real gentleman. I love that part a lot. He is not dating anyone else and I like that as well.

He said to just understand that for the next four years, until he retires, nothing

will happen since he works six full days a week and lives 80 miles north of me. His job is 15 miles from where he lives.

“I want a good, loving man who wants to get married and is right for me. If not, then living together with a legal, signed agreement is good. I don’t want to live separately any more from my male friend.”

Response: There is plenty wrong with this picture, and chances are if it feels wrong, it is.

They’ve been dating for six months and she feels the relationship is going well?

Despite his telling her he isn’t in love with her, that he will never live with her and will never marry her? And she’s never been to his house? That’s an unusual definition of things going well.

And she feels she has no choice in the matter? That’s pretty sad. This is a classic case of a woman being willing to settle just to have a man in her life.

He has been single and dating and lived in the same apartment for 45 years with just a single bed? That’s not very accommodating to women.

There is one positive in the relationship: they both like cats.

I don’t mean to be harsh on Liz. Give her credit. She is willing to invest time in improving herself. By writing to me, she asked for help. She needs a booster shot of self-esteem.

Liz’s boyfriend doesn’t want to drive an extra 130 miles six days a week. I can’t fault him for that. But does she want four more years of similar treatment? If he feels he’s too old to marry now, I doubt if he will think differently in four years.

As long as Liz hangs her hopes on him, her life is going to be pretty miserable.

She should listen to the women who say, “I won’t settle.”

To comment: tompblake@gmail.com.

Tom Blake is a Dana Point business owner and San Clemente resident who has authored books on middle-aged dating. See his website at www.findingloveafter50.com.

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Four-year-old Amelia Moag has her face painted by Marisa Accetca, a volunteer with the National Charity League-Monarch Chapter.

Competitors round the corner of the first sprint of a relay competition.

Alessandro San Sculptures won first place in the “Family” category for “The Gnome Ranger and Tonto.”

Steve Warner of Mission Viejo takes a good look at one of the Woodys on the Pier.

The band Ugly Paint was the featured attraction Saturday at the youth pavilion.

‘Greatest Show on Surf’ Sends Thousands to the Pier San Clemente Ocean Festival’s 37th year a success Photos and text by Jim Shilander San Clemente Times

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espite overcast skies both days, thousands turned out for San Clemente’s annual Ocean Festival Saturday and Sunday, as the city celebrated its nautical heritage at the San Clemente Pier.

Day one featured the California Waterman and Water Woman Championships,

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the fifth annual Stand-up Paddleboard Surfing Championships and a Woodie car exhibit on the pier, among a number of other events at the youth pavilion.

Day two of Ocean Festival was highlighted by the annual team sand sculpture competition, more performances at the youth pavilion, the annual “Groms Rule” children’s surf contest and a number of running, swimming and SUP events. SC Page 18

Splash and Dash competitors came from all ages.

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Women’s SUP Surf Championship winners included Candica Appleby, Alleanna Clark, Diane Wnzel, Emmy Merrill and Kimberly Gomez.

An American Ironman participant leaps from his dory boat in the surf.

Saige Reale celebrates taking a great turn on the waves.

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The new “Ariel,” Brooke Frohlich, leads the annual Mermaid Parade.

South Coast Conservatory dancers put on an exhibition of dance at the youth pavilion.

Women’s SUP overall champion Kimberly Gomez, right, along with second place winner Alleanna Clark and third place winner Shae Foudy.

Competitors in the women’s division of the American ironman race turn for home.

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HARBERTS, TEAM USA WIN GOLD AT WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES

San Clemente native and current USC forward Cassie Harberts traveled to Kazan, Russia with the USA Basketball Women’s World University team to compete in the 2013 World University Games last week.

Team USA went undefeated in the preliminary rounds and barnstormed their way to the finals, where they defeated Russia 90-71 to claim the tournament gold medal.

Harberts played in seven games for the USA and started one. She averaged seven points and 2.8 rebounds per game. Harberts shot a team high-64 percent from the field among

USC’s Cassie Harberts. Courtesy photo

players with 20 or more shot attempts.

In three preliminary rounds, Team USA outscored Mali, Czech Republic and Brazil by a combined score of 326168. Australia tested the USA squad

in the semifinals on July 13, but Central Michigan University’s Crystal Bradford made a last-second shot to put the USA up for good 79-78.

“It’s just the greatest feeling in the world to represent your country and be with these 11 girls and coaches,” Harbert said in a press release. “I learned I didn’t have to be a scorer to effect the team and help us make it to the medal rounds.”—Steve Breazeale

Tritons Soccer Mixing and Matching Their Way Through Summer

By Steve Breazeale San Clemente Times

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espite an array of conflicting schedules and other commitments, the San Clemente boys soccer team has come together in a mish-mash fashion this summer.

Several key players have come in for brief stints, only to leave to play with their club team several days later, making the roster an ever changing puzzle that head coach Mike Pronier has to piece together.

That hasn’t stopped the Tritons in the Capo Valley Summer League, where they have rounded into shape and put together a 6-1-1 overall record against a field of local rivals.

The Tritons claimed first-place in the month-long tournament-style league and were set to play in the semifinals on July 24. The finals were set to take place later in the day. Results were not available at press time.

Unlike in years past, the Tritons have 11 players returning to the varsity roster.

It’s good news for the Tritons and Pronier,

who said that number is particularly high considering the team is coming off a year where they won the CIF-SS Division I title and made an appearance in the CIF SoCal Regional Championship game. Those teams are usually senior-heavy. The only problem this summer, for Pronier at least, is that he hasn’t had a chance to field what will ultimately be his full roster come winter of 2014.

Standouts seniors like midfielder Alek Cucuk and defenseman Dylan Struthers are away with their club teams at nationals and junior midfielder Santiago Digiuseppe has spent time playing in Europe, setting the stage for the young, rising talent on the Tritons depth charts to showcase their ability.

“For me, summer league is pretty important because every summer somebody surprises me or steps up or develops to the point that they make an impression,” Pronier said. “You establish certain consistencies both as far as organizationally and the mentality of expecting the kids to play with each other and together.”

One player who has emerged is sophomore Kenneth Higgins, who Pronier has po-

Taylor’s Inaugural Triathlon Yields Top-10 Finish

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an Clemente High School graduate and current Cal Poly San Luis Obispo student Colby Taylor, 20, had never raced in a competitive triathlon before he set off to compete in the Carlsbad Triathlon on July 14. But the rookie came through and finished in a respectable ninth place overall in the age 20-24 bracket.

The highlight of Taylor’s triathlon effort was the swim component, where he emerged as the second person out of the water, well ahead of the pack. SC —Steve Breazeale

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Sophomore Kenneth Higgins is one of the young players making an impression during the Capo Valley Summer League. Photo by Steve Breazeale

sitioned out on the wings throughout the summer. Higgins impressed as a freshman on the Tritons undefeated junior varsity team and made an impact this summer by notching five assists in the summer league. Pronier projects him to be a central midfield-type player in years to come but by playing on the outside, he will get more playing time. The center midfield position is currently occupied by returning senior Oscar Hernandez.

Juniors Blayne and Cole Martinez have been making college trips around the country but have been with the Tritons for a good chunk of the summer slate.

Blayne, a forward, has been especially effective and is using the summer games as a chance to improve his scoring touch. As of July 23 he had scored a team-high six goals in summer league.

Blayne had a breakout sophomore season for the Tritons last year. He scored 22 goals and had seven assists. His production complimented the play of UCLAbound forward Gage Zerboni, who scored a school-record 31 goals in 2013. When the two were on the pitch at the same time opposing teams had to pick their poison

as to which player they were willing to throw the occasional help defense at, which freed up the other to make a play.

With Zerboni gone, Martinez has naturally fallen in to the role of go-to offensive playmaker.

“I want to be the one who scores the goals. I want to have the records Gage has…I want that,” Martinez said.

The defensive back line of the Tritons has been depleted due to graduating seniors but the midfield returns several key players like Hernandez, Cucuk and Bryce Kaminski. Hernandez spent a lot of time playing on the left wing last year but has shifted to more of a central role where he has been controlling the ball and initiating plays.

There have been plenty of moving parts this summer for the Tritons, but so far they seem to all be in the right places.

“It’s been nice…We’ve had a lot of other commitments outside but are all trying to make it when we can. I feel like we are all coming together more,” Martinez said.

“Our offense is getting better…We are getting used to not having the players we had last year.” SC www.sanclementetimes.com

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SPORTS & OUTDOORS

2013 San Clemente Ocean Fest Results Compiled by Steve Breazele and Jim Shilander San Clemente Times

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he 37th installment of the San Clemente Ocean Festival was held last weekend. There were an estimated 50,000 people in attendance over the two-day span to take in the sights, which included all the activity in the water and on the beach. Here is a rundown of the top finishers in each event.

For a full list of the stand-up paddleboard and surfing events, check out our surf page.

CALIFORNIA WATERMAN Rob Pelkey CALIFORNIA WATERWOMAN Kelsey O’Donnell AMERICAN IRONMAN Women’s Division 1. Taylor Spivey—8:52 2. Christina Boring—8:54 3. Kelsey O’Donnell—9:21 4. Tandis Morgan—9:29 5. Marissa Shaw—10:02 Men’s Division 1. Rob Pelkey—12:38 2. Jeff Hart—12:49 3. Tom Seth—12:52 4. Mitch Kahn—13:00 5. Chris Coy—14:14 TWO-PERSON RESCUE RELAY 1. Anthony Vela—3:11 2. Thomas Dollar—3:22 3. Brian Murphy—3:25 4. Emmy Merrill —3:27 5. Edward Cumpana—3:30 DORY RACE #1 1. Tom Seth—16:44 2. James Bray—17:00 3. Mitch Kahn—17:34 4. N. Scott Shoemaker—17:45 5. Mel Solberg—18:03 DORY RACE #2 1. James Bray—16:42 2. David Cartlidge —16:43 3. Mitch Kahn—17:15 4. Mel Solberg—17:41 5. Nick Hagen—17:50

PADDLEBOARD SPRINT Women’s Division 1. Kelsey O’Donnell—8:47 2. Candice Appleby—8:49 3. Marissa Shaw—8:58 4. Taylor Spivey—9:14 5. Tandis Morgan—9:22 Men’s Division 1. Brian Murphy—7:39 2. Nick Hagen—7:55 3. Colton Overin—8:09 4. Scott Diederich—8:13 5. Tim Burdiak—8:23 SURF SKI Men’s Surf Ski-5K Open 1. Brian Murphy 2. Rob Pelkey 3. Patrick Hemmens 4. Tim Burdiak 5. Tyler Morgan Women Surf Ski 1. Chris Linkletter INTERNATIONAL IRONMAN Women’s Relay Taylor Spivey—21:17 Men’s Relay 1. Pat Jacobson—20:03 2. Jeff Hart—20:16 3. Rob Pelkey—20:17 4. Marshall Abramczyk—20:45 5. Kelton McMains—21:48 BIATHLON Men’s Division

Racers compete in the Splash and Dash event at this year’s San Clemente Ocean Festival. Photo by Jim Shilander

1. Keith Meter—31:01 2. Andrew Kline—31:21 3. James Riddle—33:15 4. Samuel Maloney—34:03 5. John Clinkinbeard—34:37 6. Kris Behrens—34:38 7. Blake Corbin—34:50 8. Eric Gatti—35:12 9. Brandon Elliot—35:17 10. Andrew Dinsick—35:33 Women’s Division 1. Lindsay Hilgers—34:42 2. Kimberly Gomez—35:23 3. Nikki Spurgeon—37:51 4. Sara Davis—38:04 5. Shaw Marissa—38:09 6. Mallory Mosk—40:27 7. Emmy Merrill—40:36 8. Allison Hilgers—41:18 9. Katie Delahooke—42:57 10. Lea Rolfes—43:24 RUN-SWIM-RUN Men’s Division 1. Evan Kraus—8:40 2. Steve West—8:46 3. Garrit Barth—8:58

San Clemente BMX Brothers Win Gold in Canada

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yan and Travis Goodwin traveled to Vancouver Island in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada on July 7 and took home the gold medal in their respective BMX racing divisions.

As part of the Vancouver Island BMX Nationals, Ryan, 8, won the Expert Class while Travis, 6, placed first in the Intermediate Class.

The first-place finish in Canada was Ryan’s second major win in a row. In early June, Ryan captured the Saturday race at the Salt Lake Nationals in South Jordan, Utah.

Both Ryan and Travis attend Vista Del Mar Elementary and are attempting to compile points in the overall California State Championship series. SC —Steve Breazeale

San Clemente Times July 25-31, 2013

Ryan, left, and Travis Goodwin pose with their first-place trophies they won in Canada. Courtesy Photo

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4. Michael Collins—9:07 5. James Riddle—9:11 6. Anthony Vela—9:20 7. Matthew Thonson—9:27 8. Scott Lee—9:32 9. Sam Bailey—9:35 10. Thomas Dollar—9:37 Women’s Division 1. Audrey Neilan—9:24 2. Jessica Ball—9:39 3. Nikki Spurgeon—10:30 4. Emmy Merrill—11:41 5. Astrid Cybulskis—11:43 6. Sara Davis—11:52 7. Camille Bidwell—12:01 8. Jessica Krick—13:39 9. Alleanna Clark—13:46 10. Mallory Mosk—13:53 SPLASH AND DASH Jr. Men’s Division 1. Diego Hernandez—6:32 2. Wyatt Merchant—7:47 3. Luca Vilte—9:11 4. Scott Lee—9:36 5. Nathan Wright—12:59 6. Vikram Khare—13:52 7. Amir Tajdini—13:52 8. Timothy Chong—13:55 9. Kaleb Black—13:59 10. Steven Fields—14:02 Open Men’s Division 1. Scott Brandenburg—4:14 2. Steve West—4:57 3. Gordon Beh—5:02 4. Thomas Dollar—5:15 5. Anthony Vela—5:21 6. Kevin Shinnick—6:19 7. Evah Anderson—6:21 8. Keala Ede—6:21 9. David Hughes—6:38 10. Glen Inducil—6:52 Senior Men’s Division 1. James Riddle—4:49 2. Michael Collins—5:01 3. Shawn O’gorman—5:39 4. Kevin Weissman—5:50 5. Larry Baratte—6:16 6. Robert Sanseverino—6:26 7. Jerry Lopopolo—6:31

8. James Sanseverino—6:32 9. Fuad Burki—6:51 10. Gaylord Chilling—7:02 Jr. Women’s Division 1. Jillian Boor—6:42 2. Camille Bidwell—7:18 3. Kaylee Inducil—7:40 4. Alleanna Clark—7:55 5. Megan Quintilone—8:03 6. Bridget Lee—8:42 7. Alex Prinze—9:23 8. Amanda Tamburelli—9:25 9. Katherine Lentz—14:11 10. Madison Marsh—14:11 Open Women’s Division 1. Astrid Cyculskis—7:00 2. Paige Kobayashi—8:01 3. Jessica Krick—8:09 4. Mackenzie Hurt—8:25 5. Jolene Guiliana—14:35 6. Crystal Hoyos—16:14 Senior Women’s Division 1. Nikki Takarabe—7:31 2. Donna Arnold—8:39 3. Janice Clark—8:47 4. Alison Lee—9:38 ONE-MILE SWIM Men’s Division 1. Evan Kraus—16:42 2. Steve West—16:53 3. Scott Diederich—17:26 4. Ryan Wolf—17:37 5. Anthony Vela—17:38 6. Dean Nicolls—17:39 7. James Riddle—17:42 8. Gordon Beh—17:45 9. Bryan Buck—17:49 10. Michael Collins—18:00 Women’s Division 1. Audrey Neilan—18:46 2. Jessica Ball—19:14 3. Anneka Sakovich—19:43 4. Mallory Mosk—20:36 5. Nikki Daurio—20:40 6. Nikki Spurgeon—21:03 7. Lindsay Covington—21:37 8. Jolene Guiliana—21:40 9. El Seabern—21:59 10. Krista Krantz—22:01 www.sanclementetimes.com

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GROM OF THE WEEK Hagan Johnson Age: 10, Concordia Elementary

Hagan Johnson won the Boys 10U shortboard division at the San Clemente Ocean Festival Groms Rule Surf Contest on Sunday, a victory that marked his third time earning top honors at the annual event. “On my first wave I did one good turn, raced to the closeout section and kicked out. I felt like I got a good score but I knew I needed a back-up,” he said. “Then I caught a right, right next to the pier, and hit the lip, pumped to the closeout section and landed an air.” With two good scores under his belt Hagan decided that he could be patient and wait for a good set to make sure and get yet another good Hagan Johnson. Photo by Sheri Crummer/seasister.com back-up wave. His strategy worked and he claimed the win at the home break he’s been surfing nearly every day for seven years. And Hagan feels local knowledge played a big part in his continued success there. “On a south swell it pushes away from the pier and sometimes surfers who aren’t real familiar with the break don’t know that and can be scared to take off toward the pier,” he said. “Going right toward the pier is my favorite.”

Hagan will continue his pursuit of a future pro surfing career—along with pro golfing and skateboarding—and is looking forward to competing in both the WSA and NSSA series in the upcoming season.—Andrea Swayne

Locals Rise to the Top at Ocean Fest Podiums at surf and SUP contests packed with SC, DP talent

By Andrea Swayne San Clemente Times

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onsistent head-high waves and the excitement of friendly surf competition more than made up for the gloomy, overcast weather at last weekend’s San Clemente Ocean Festival.

The Ocean Fest included a variety of events for surf enthusiasts, from stand-up paddle surfing and racing to the traditional Groms Rule surf contest for kids.

Across all competitive fields and age groups, athletes representing the San

RESULTS San Clemente Ocean Festival Surf and Sup Events, July 20-21, San Clemente Pier Groms Rule Surf Contest, July 21 Full results. BOYS 10U: 1. Hagan Johnson; 2.

Jett Schilling; 3. Taj Lindblad; 4. Bane Corbett; 5. Spencer Fanticola; 6. Thatcher Johnson.

BOYS 11-14: 1. Shane Hardy; 2. Ethan Mudge; 3.

Curran Dand; 4. Jett Schilling; 5. Luca Aza; 6.

Elijah Tomlinson. GIRLS 10U: 1. Kirra Pinkerton; 2. Saige Reale; 3. Sawyer Lindblad; 4. Alaina Heater; 5. Grace Pelkey; 6. Kylie Chetakian.

GIRLS 11-14: 1. Kirra Pinkerton; 2. Bethany Zelasko; 3. Samantha Sibley; 4. Gabriella McCormick; 5. Cameron Duby; 6. Liv Stokes.

SUP Surfing Championships, July 20 Full results. MEN 39U: 1. Josh Sleigh; 2. Chris Hamm; 3. Anthony Vela; 4. Olivier Guincetreu; 5. Andrew McKinnley; 6. Jay Gomez. MEN 40+: 1. Karl Ring; 2. Byron Kurt; 3. Eric Starnes; San Clemente Times July 25–31, 2013

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San Clemente City Councilman Chris Hamm catches air during a stand-up paddle surf competition at the San Clemente Ocean Festival. Photo by Sheri Crummer/seasister.com

Clemente-Dana Point area turned in a number of impressive performances.

The two-day overall combined leaders in the men’s surf related competitions (including SUP Sprint, 10K Paddle, 5K

Paddle and SUP Surf) saw winner Byron Kurt, runner-up Anthony Vela and thirdplace finisher Chris Hamm—a San Clemente city councilman—claiming the top three places. Among the women, locals

4. Michael Skelly; 5. Mike Baker; 6. Scott Cheney. OPEN WOMEN: 1. Emmy Merrill; 2.

Diane Wenzel; 3. Alleanna Clark; 4. Candice Appleby; 5. Kimberly Gomez; 6. Shae Foudy.

37:47; 3. Chris Sears, 43:34. MEN SUP 14’: 1.

Tyson Poppler, 37:51; 2. Byron Kurt, 38:06; 3.

Mike McErkan, 39:46. MEN SUP 12’6: 1. Shawn Fejerang, 41:47; 2. Larry Moore, 42:34; 3. Scott Cheney, 43:35. MEN PADDLEBOARD STOCK: 1. Scott Diederich, 42:01; 2. Brian Lanich, 48:15; 3. Bob Feinberg, 51:09. WOMEN SURF SKI: 1.

Chris Linkletter, Surf Ski, 41:11. WOMEN SUP 12’6: 1. Candice Appleby, 42:21; 2. Shae Foudy, 46:15; 3. Kimberly Gomez, 46:16. WOMEN PADDLEBOARD STOCK: 1. Kelsey O’Donnell, 47:42. WOMEN SUP 14’: 1. Lauren Eisenberg, 48:50.

SUP Sprint, July 21 Top finishers only. MEN: 1. Anthony Vela, 6:44; 2. Byron Kurt, 7:13; 3. Olivier Guincetre, 8:08.

WOMEN: 1. Kimberly Gomez, 7:30; 2. Shae Foudy, 7:42; 3. Alleanna Clark, 8:11.

10K SUP Race, July 21 Top finishers only. MEN: 1. Chance Fiedler, 1:07:21; 2. Garrit Barth, 1:07:39; 3. Byron Kurt, 1:09:00. WOMEN: 1. Kristin Thomas, 1:24:48; 2. Kimberly Gomez, 1:27:17; 3. Shae Foudy, 1:28:59.

More information and photos can be found online at www.sanclementetimes.com. For full results, log on to www.oceanfestival.org.

5K Open Ocean Paddle (Surf Ski, Paddleboard and SUP), July 20 Top finishers only. MEN SURF SKI: 1. Brian Murphy, 28:22; 2. Rob Pelkey, 28:27; 3. Patrick Hemmens, 28:43. MEN PADDLEBOARD UNLIMITED: 1. Anthony Vela, 37:14; 2. Ben Vail,

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Shae Foudy and Alleanna Clark took second- and third-place respectively, behind winner Kimberly Gomez of Santa Cruz.

The Stand-up Paddleboard Surfing Championships Open Women’s division was nearly swept by locals, with Gomez, fifth-place, being the only athlete from afar to make the podium. Emmy Merrill claimed top honors, followed by runnerup Diane Wenzel, Clark in third, Candice Appleby in fourth and Foudy in sixth.

In the Groms Rule Contest, Kirra Pinkerton took the top spot in both Girls 10U and 11-14 divisions. Hagan Johnson ruled the Boys 10U division and Shane Hardy the Boys 11-14.

Ocean Festival Executive Director Peggy Vance complimented the surf brand sponsors for adding greatly to the overall event vibe which included large doses of fun and sportsmanship.

From Hobie’s SUP Surf Championships and goodie bags provided by Rip Curl for the grom contest to Ocean Minded’s ongoing beach cleanup buckets, which had many participants and spectators happily picking up litter in exchange for a hat, the sponsors really delivered and all deserve great thanks, she said. SC

SURF FORECAST Water Temperature: 67-69 degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: San Clemente: 6-8’ Poor+; Catalina: 10-15’ Poor-Fair Immediate: A modest scale south/southwest groundswell mix and some small northwest windswell sets up knee- to waist-high waves (2-3’) at most spots as top breaks hit shoulder high (4’). The swell combo fills in a bit more on Friday for waist- to shoulder-high surf (3-4’) at better exposures. Light/variable to light onshore winds in the mornings give way to a light-moderate westerly seabreeze in the afternoons through the end of the week.

Long Range Outlook: Fun blend of southern hemi groundswells and minor NW windswell keep up decent sized surf for the regions better exposures through the weekend. New southern hemi swell moves in early next week. Check out Surfline.com for all the details!

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The 37th Annual San Clemente Ocean Festival

In Partnership with the City of San Clemente

A sincere THANK YOU to the more than 200 volunteers who helped make this a year to remember!

PRESENTING

WHALE

DOLPHIN CR&R Creative Angle Dana Wharf Sportfishing Evian Water Farmers & Merchants Bank Kelly C. Finney/ Coldwell Banker Beachside Guayaki Holiday Inn Express Integrated Web Solutions Rancho Mission Viejo Company Sambazon The Local DISH Magazine

PELICAN

SHARK

Cassano’s Pizza Krikorian Theatre San Clemente Journal South Coast Distributing

SEAHORSE

MARLIN

Designs By Nature Eyeland Lash RBF Consulting, A Michael Baker Corp.

San Clemente Inn San Clemente Rotary

FRIENDS OF THE OCEAN FESTIVAL Antoine’s Cafe Avila’s El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant Beach Fire Bar & Grill Beach Garden Café Brio Tuscany Grille BT Fitness Bubba Kahuna’s Pizza and BBQ Camp Bow Wow Clif Bar Curves/San Clemente Dave Cook’s PGA Golf Shop Davy’s Locker DeNault’s Hardware Eaton’s Income Tax Services Sharyn Evert Family Assistance Ministries G.E.L.T. for Cox Cable Harlow Design Holley’s Tire Service Jim Krogle Fine Art MOB Custom Cruisers Neptune’s Den Salon for Men

Newport Landing Ocean Institute / Sea Explorer OC Tavern Pier shack & Grill Rainbow Sandals, Inc. Roger Dunn Golf San Clemente Certified Village Farmers Market San Clemente Gym Selma’s Pizzeria Snikiddy Sunsets at the Pier Talega Golf Club The Mole Hole The Rinks, Lakewood Ice The Shore The Warehouse Trader Joe’s Villa Cucina Home & Kitchen WalMart Wing Stop

Pacific Life Insurance Company Samuel Pelham Police Explorers Judy Price Rock the Autism Brian Rahmatulla R.S.V.P.’s SC Body Surfing Club SC Jr. Lifeguard Cadets SC Sheriff ’s Services SCHS A.V.I.D. SCHS Cross Country Team Members South Coast Conservatory aka MV Dance & Performing Arts Karran Toffelmier Ugly Paint Charlie Ware Jim & Colleen Wolfe

SPECIAL THANKS

Paul Jessup President Nick Azzollini V.P. Jolinda Marquez Secretary Maureen Henry Treasurer Beth Apodaca Jeff Beasley Tod Bryant Gary Button Sharyn Evert Kelly Finney MJ Goldman Lisa Green Steffanie Griffith Angelica Hurtado Ernie Marquez Sheila Martin Ana Medina Leslie Mowers Jim Nielsen Roger Price Charlene Sammons Tamara Tatich Steve Ynzunza Kumi Elston Product Manager Jack Sutter Surf Director Barrett Tester Race Director Peggy Vance Executive Director Carol Gibson & Rod Mellott City Liaisons

Blue Thong Society Broadway Bound Mike Burke Arlene button Casa Romantica Staff & Volunteers C.E.R.T. Volunteers of San Clemente City of San Clemente Beach Maintenance City of San Clemente LIFEGUARDS City of San Clemente Parks & Recreation Dept.

Simone Costes Alice Dahl Dana Wharf Sportfishing staff DJ Ruckuss Downtown Business Association/ Kathryn Stovall-Dennis Jay Elston Brooke Frohlich “Ariel” (FLOC) Future Leaders of Orange County Kelley Green Guillobel Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Bob Harlow Ed Howie “King Neptune” Hula Connection Key Club San Clemente Keystone Club of Boys & Girls Club Dolly Latteier Marines/Camp Pendleton Bob Novello and Fisherman’s Staff OC Oil Recycling Ocean Institute P.A.C.T. House/Sheriff ’s Dept

2013 SCOF BOARD OF DIRECTORS

We value your ongoing participation and support!

We look forward to seeing everyone again next year on July 19 and 20 at “The Greatest Show on Surf!”