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Sun Sets on 2013 Eventful year brings tragedies, triumphs and change to San Clemente EYE IN SC/PAGE 4

2013 draws to a close, marking a year that may have far-reaching effects on the city’s history. Photo by Andrea Swayne

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Council Approves New Bidding for Courtney’s SandCastle

Groms of 2013 Honored Once Again

A Look Back at a Spectacular Year of SC Sports

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LOCAL NEWS & IN-DEPTH REPORTING

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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO Newspapers are coming back to City Hall and the Community Center following an agreement between the city of San Juan Capistrano and a local newspaper that filed a lawsuit over the removal of news racks. Attorneys for the city and Community Common Sense met in court Thursday, December 19. Following less than an hour of negotiations inside a jury room, Orange County Superior Court Judge James Di Cesare announced that news racks would be returning to the two locations. The court order also allows Common Sense to place 10 copies of their paper in the center’s senior reading room. Common Sense’s lawsuit states the city’s closed session decision to ban news racks came only after they placed their own papers at the two locations, despite The Dispatch and the Capistrano Valley News having racks there for at least a decade.

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The South Coast Water District unanimously approved moving forward with a self-development plan of an 11-acre boat and recreational vehicle storage site along the Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano border. The meeting was the district’s fifth on the subject. The board directed staff to plan a 5- to 7-acre storage site, and work with the city of Dana Point to permit 11 acres of the 30-acre site on Stonehill Drive along San Juan Creek, allowing for expansion. Currently, the site contains the district’s groundwater recovery plant, water and sewer lines and industrial storage for about 42 tenants. The development of the site would be utilized by Orange County during its $140-million Dana Point Harbor revitalization project, with long-term boat and RV storage options after. Staff could present requests for proposals for board review in early January.

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… Courtney’s SandCastle?

THE LATEST: San Clemente will soon enter the bidding process again for the second phase of the Courtney’s SandCastle universal access playground after the City Council approved allowing for a less restrictive bid process last week.

Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director Sharon Heider told the council that after the last bid process only received two bids, both of which were well over the $450,000 budget for the project, the city surveyed contractors who bid and did not bid on the project to find out why. Heider said a number of potential bidders took themselves out of the process because of a requirement stating they must have constructed a similar structure within the last five years.

Many had not, due to the down economy.

Heider said she also consulted with local architects about ways of changing the project in order reduce the potential construction costs while still protecting the intent of the original design. The council approved going to bid again with the new design guidelines, as well as lifting the restriction requiring bidders to have recently built a similar structure.

WHAT’S NEXT: Jim Nielsen, the treasurer for the Courtney’s SandCastle Foundation, said the foundation will continue to raise funds for the project. Nielsen said the foundation is OK with the changes to the project and would help the city in any way it could.

FIND OUT MORE: Visit www.sanclementetimes.com and search “Courtney’s SandCastle.” – Jim Shilander

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… San Clemente’s Lobbyist?

THE LATEST: The City Council voted last

Tuesday to continue funding the city’s federal lobbyist for the remainder of its fiscal year, through June 30, but whether the city’s lobbying efforts will continue after that is in doubt.

The city contracts with lobbying firm Marlowe & Company to work on its behalf for projects and funding. Recent efforts have included lobbying for train quiet zones, an Army Corps of Engineers beach replenishment project and transportation funding.

Councilman Bob Baker said he thought it might be time to consider using the resources elsewhere, with the beach replenishment project likely facing questions about funding and a recent court case filed against the city’s position on quiet zones.

Assistant City Engineer Tom Bonigut said a new rail bill could address the quiet zone issue, which might make having help valuable. Former city councilman Jim Dahl told the body the lobbyist had been effective in the past on transportation issues related to evacuation routes.

WHAT’S NEXT: The council will review funding for the lobbying firm as part of its next budget process, set to begin early next year.

FIND OUT MORE: For news on the budget process, visit www.sanclementetimes. com. –JS

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… the Chamber Building?

THE LATEST: The San Clemente Chamber of Commerce and the city still have to come to an agreement on the organization’s office lease at 1100 North El Camino Real, Chamber President Lynn Wood said.

The chamber has leased the building for decades from the city for $100

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per year, in exchange for operating as the city’s tourist information office. That lease expires at the end of the year. The chamber and City Council have been in negotiations for months on the property.

The chamber first offered to purchase the land the building sits on but rejected the city’s price due to cost and a disagreement over the size of the parcel. The organization has since been in negotiations on a continued lease. Wood said some members of the council were pushing for a much higher rent, approximately $38,000 per year. That would likely force the chamber to move its offices and cease operating as the tourism bureau, she said.

WHAT’S NEXT: Wood said she recently tried paying next year’s rent on the facility under the current price but was told she could not do so at City Hall due to an absence. She said she later received an email from the city indicating an investigation was being made into the “hold over provisions” in the current lease.

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

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… the Capo Beach Fire Suspect?

THE LATEST: A man suspected of running a drug lab in a Capistrano Beach garage died in a hospital last Friday from injuries sustained in an explosion last month, authorities have confirmed.

Lee Haumea Sermur, 31, died at Western Medical Center in Santa Ana Friday, December 13 at 2:56 p.m., according to the Orange County Coroner’s Division.

Orange County Sheriff’s Department spokesman Lt. Jeff Hallock confirmed Sermur was suspected of operating a cannabis oil lab.

Sermur was seriously injured in a garage explosion and subsequent fire in the

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26000 block of Vista del Mar in Capistrano Beach on Tuesday, November 5.

Authorities believe Sermur attempted to extract THC—or tetrahydrocannabinol, the chief intoxicant in marijuana—from finely ground stems and leaves of marijuana plants. The extraction process involves using the flammable butane gas, in a liquid form, and leaves behind a highly concentrated form of THC, known as hash or honey oil.

WHAT’S NEXT: While the drug is not new on the scene, Orange County officials have seen a rise in extraction related incidents over the past year. In the last 12 months, the OCSD Hazardous Devices Section, also known as the county’s “Bomb Squad,” has responded to 14 similar cases.

FIND OUT MORE: For the full story, visit www.sanclementetimestimes.com.

— Andrea Papagianis

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… Crossing Guards?

THE LATEST: The San Clemente Planning Commission approved requests for crossing guards at two San Clemente schools Wednesday.

Parents at both Concordia Elementary and Vista del Mar schools have complained that traffic has become an issue at the two schools and more safeguards are needed.

At Concordia, the issue has been the concentration of students entering the school at one time, as well as the size of the road nearby. Talega parents came to the council in November indicating traffic around Vista del Mar is unsafe due to a number of drivers coming in at a high rate of speed.

WHAT’S NEXT: The resolution will now go before the city council at a later date.

FIND OUT MORE: For news updates, follow @S_C_Times on Twitter. –JS www.sanclementetimes.com

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San Clemente’s Eventful 2013 Year brought tragedies and triumphs that changed San Clemente

By Jim Shilander San Clemente Times

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ollowing a busy year that included a contentious election, the opening of Vista Hermosa Sports Park and a shutdown of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station, 2013 might have seemed primed for a more laid back time.

However, the city still faced a number of challenges and triumphs throughout the past year.

JANUARY Craig vs. Mann, Mann vs. Craig: Steve Craig, the developer of the Marblehead Coastal Outlet Mall project, files a lawsuit against San Clemente resident and political activist Charles Mann, for actions of his political action committee, Watchdog San Clemente, during the previous election season that Craig said maligned him.

Mann filed a countersuit, ultimately leading to a court ruling in March in Mann’s favor.

First in Series of Vehicle Deaths: A 68year old man from South Dakota is killed in an accident along Coast Highway near Camino San Clemente. It was the first of several fatal automobile incidents throughout the year.

City Loses Popular Restaurateur: San Clemente restaurateur Tony Carbonara suffered a stroke and passed away January 24. Carbonara, whose family restaurant was among the businesses that ushered in a renaissance on Avenida Del Mar, is remembered fondly by San Clemente citizens and named, posthumously, to the city’s Wall of Recognition.

FEBRUARY Historic Trestles: Surfing groups undertake an effort to add a state historic designation to the Trestles surf break.

The effort was, in part, designed to protect the area in case of another attempt to connect the 241-Toll Road to Interstate 5 near the surf break. The effort is opposed by the Department of the Navy, due to concerns about the ability to conduct training exercises.

North Beach Parking: The City Council moved forward with the development of a parking lot on city owned land between Ichibiri Restaurant and Kaylani Coffee.

The lot will have just over 30 spaces and serve the North Beach area.

MARCH Scarborough Says Goodbye: City Manager George Scarborough retires after nearly a decade with the city. Scarborough’s tenure included navigating the city through the financial crisis in good fiscal health, which he credited to his deputy, Pall Gudgeirsson, who took over his post.

Scarborough also managed the construction of the Beach Trail and Vista Hermosa Sports Park during his time with the city.

Sea Lion Rescues: A large number of sea lion pups come ashore across Southern California—many severely malnourished—as part of a mysterious environmental issue. Many of the pups, including some who washed up in San Clemente, are ultimately returned to the ocean thanks to rescue efforts.

Edison Eyes Summer Restart: Southern California Edison announces it will consider asking the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for a license amendment that would offer the opportunity for the utility to operate one of its two units at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station at reduced 70 percent power. Edison stated they wished to speed up the regulatory process to allow for a restart of Unit 2 by the summer.

APRIL View Protection: The city considers of a new view protection policy. Then-Mayor Bob Baker said he would like the city to begin acting like “a good neighbor” and agree to remove or trim trees that block residential views. Residents tell the council that past efforts at planting trees at city parks and elsewhere have cost them tens of thousands of dollars in lost property values, due to lost views. Others in the city maintain the city should not be in the business of protecting private views.

North Beach Rooftop Bar a Battle: Property owner David Gutierrez comes to the Planning Commissioner with a proposal for a rooftop restaurant and bar at 1509 N. El Camino Real. The proposal divided many in the North Beach area throughout the year, with some wanting a unique dining establishment while other business owners and residents who live by the building voiced noise and parking concerns. The commission ultimately rejected the proposal citing parking problems, but Gutierrez appealed to the City Council. A final decision by the body is expected in January.

One of the year’s biggest stories was the battle over beach fires. The South Coast Air Quality Management District voted to restrict beach fires in certain areas, but the restrictions largely left San Clemente alone.

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the Ole Hanson Beach Club and add a pair of double doors to the poolside of the building in an attempt to create “a sense of arrival.” The change drew the ire of historic preservationists. A modified version of the proposal was approved by the council in May. SCHS Principal Leaves: San Clemente High School Principal George Duarte announces he will leave the school at the end of the school year to take over at a middle school in Ladera Ranch.

Newly-elected Mayor Tim Brown thanks predecessor Bob Baker upon his taking over the post in December. Photo by Jim Shilander

MAY Bag Ban Rejected: The City Council declines to move forward with a potential plastic grocery bag ban within city limits.

Council members expressed concern about the potential impact to businesses and residents paying a surcharge for paper bags would bring.

Blow to Edison: The Atomic Safety and Licensing Board deals a blow to Edison’s efforts to begin operating Unit 2 of the San Onofre nuclear plant by summer, by allowing for an extended hearing process for the utility’s license amendment proposal.

Board Summit on General Plan: Members of the Planning Commission and General Plan Advisory Committee meet with the City Council in an attempt to resolve differences between the two bodies in their consideration of the city’s General Plan. The meeting largely focuses on the height restriction proposed for Avenida Del Mar and surrounding streets but also covers issues related to view protection.

Halt Comes On Board at SCHS: Michael Halt, the principal of the West Tisbury School in Martha’s Vineyard, Mass. is named the new principal at SCHS.

Beach Club Changes: The City Council asks for changes to a proposal to stabilize

JUNE SONGS Shuts Down: Edison announces

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June 7 it will cease power production SONGS. The utility cites ongoing regulatory uncertainty related to its planned restart of Unit 2. The utility also announces the layoffs of 1,100 people at the facility.

The decision begins the decommissioning process for the plant, which is expected to take decades. The utility and the supplier of its steam generators, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, remain at loggerheads as to the manufacturer’s liability for the leaks that caused the plant to shut down in 2012.

Blow to Toll Road: The San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board rejects a proposal by the Transportation Corridor Agencies to extend the 241 Toll Road to a soon to be completed road outside San Juan Capistrano. The proposal was seen by toll road opponents as a backdoor attempt to try and restart an effort to extend the Toll Road to Trestles.

Rancho Mission Viejo Opens: The Rancho Mission Viejo development officially opened outside San Juan Capistrano. The development is expected to have 14,000 homes, including a portion near San Clemente.

JULY Another Fatal Coast Highway Crash: A 76-year-old grandmother from Monrovia is killed by a hit-and-run driver on the night of July 4 near the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Camino Capistrano.

Beach Fire Restrictions Spare SC: The South Coast Air Quality Management District adopts controversial new rules restricting beach fires, but amendments to the rules largely exempt San Clemente.

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Miramar Mystery: San Clemente business owner Barry Baptiste tells the City Council he is the new owner of the Miramar Theater and Bowling Alley. Baptiste and Marc Spizzirri, the previous owner, who says he now manages the group that owns the property, had been in an ongoing legal dispute related to a failed investment.

Both maintain their ownership claims on the building. A consultant who examined the potential redevelopment of the buildings states they could be redeveloped as a theater and shopping center.

AUGUST Finishing the Castle: The Courtney’s SandCastle Foundation announces it has reached its fundraising goal to build the second phase of the universal access playground at Vista Hermosa Sports Park.

The city had pledged to provide $110,000 in matching funds for the project. The city goes out to bid on the project later in the year but receives unsatisfactory bids. The project will go out to bid again in 2014.

General Plan Work Closing: The Planning Commission completes its review work on the draft General Plan, forwarding it on to the City Council after nearly four years of work by the General Plan Advisory Committee, Planning Commission and other citizens.

Rack Pleads Guilty: Former Shorecliffs Middle School teacher Richard Rack pleads guilty on four charges of sexually abusing students following the conclusion of the prosecution’s case at his trial. In October, Rack is sentenced to eight years in prison. The judge calls Rack’s actions “predatory.”

SEPTEMBER Remembering Nick Pasquale: UCLA football player and former San Clemente High School student Nick Pasquale is killed in a late-night accident along Camino de los Mares. The community rallies in remembrance of Pasquale, and his family sets up a foundation in his name.

Marblehead Movement: A representative of Lehman Brothers tells the City Council the company is proceeding with infrastructure improvements to the residential development at Marblehead Coastal, including road improvements and the development of parks and a trail system. Work is anticipated to be completed in early 2014.

Decommissioning Begins: Officials from the NRC outline the decommissioning process for the San Onofre nuclear plant.

The process began with the removal of the last fuel from Unit 2. Edison will next need to submit a report on decommissioning activities by 2015, though utility officials say they will submit the document in 2014.

A number of the groups that advocated for the closure of the plant said announced they had formed a coalition to monitor the plant. The group, the Coalition to Decom-

mission San Onofre is currently advocating for the swiftest possible removal of spent fuel from the site.

OCTOBER Height Limit a Go: The City Council votes 3-2 to restrict building heights on Avenida Del Mar to two stories as part of the city’s general plan. The Planning Commission rejected the proposed restriction, put in place by the General Plan Advisory Commission in 2012. Members of the council majority cited the failure of mixeduse development to take hold on the street despite the city’s encouragement of such projects for 20 years. Opponents saw the restriction as an infringement on property rights of owners.

This memorial for San Clemente resident Paul Michelena became a too-familiar site around San Clemente in 2013. The city had a number of fatal incidents over the course of the year. Photo by Andrea Papagianis.

The controversy over downtown building heights continued in 2013. In October, the City Council voted to place a two-story height limit on buildings on Avenida Del Mar and El Camino Real. Photo by Jim Shilander

Toll Road Dead?: The Transportation Corridor Agency revises its agreement with Caltrans, allowing it to collect tolls on the current State Route 241 until 2053.

However, the refinancing does not include the right to collect tolls after 2041 for any extension beyond its current terminus, which would potentially limit the ability of an extension of to pay for itself. Supervisor Todd Spitzer said he believed the extension proposal “was on its last breath” due to the change, though TCA officials note future changes to the agreement could be made.

Fatal Accident at Ralph’s: Paul Michelena of San Clemente is killed after being struck and run over by a pickup truck in the Ralph’s parking lot on El Camino Real.

NOVEMBER Camp Pendleton Fatalities: Four U.S. Marines are killed at Camp Pendleton during routine explosive ordinance disposal. All four were experienced in removing explosives and had served multiple tours of duty in Afghanistan, military officials stated.

New Home for iHope: San Clementebased homeless organization iHope announces it will close its offices and move to a temporary facility in Capistrano Beach, with hopes of returning to the city in 2014.

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Beach Parking Suit Delayed: A lawsuit against the city seeking return of funds from the Beach Parking Impact Fund is delayed until January. The suit, brought by attorney Brad Malamud, seeks to return more than $10 million in fees to residents who paid into the fund, which was created to add parking spaces in the city based on anticipated needs from development east of Interstate 5.

DECEMBER Mayor Brown: City Councilman Tim Brown is elected mayor by his colleagues, taking over for Bob Baker in the annual reorganization of the board. Chris Hamm is elected mayor pro tem.

Four Killed in Crash: Four people are killed in an early morning Saturday crash on S. El Camino Real. Three of those killed were from San Juan Capistrano, and the fourth from Laguna Niguel. Police believed alcohol and speed played a role in the crash.

Talega Residents New Hearing: Residents of Talega, upset over a CUSD Board of Trustees decision in August to not return funds from a refinancing of a community finance district covering the development, win a rehearing. Residents said they were not aware the refinancing decision was being made in August due to a lack of outreach by the district.

Farley Leaving: CUSD Superintendent Joseph Farley announces his retirement effective at the end of the school year, June 30, 2104.

Council Says Remove SONGS Fuel: The City Council approves a resolution asking federal regulators to move the spent fuel from the site of San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station as soon as possible. SC

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CITY AND COMMUNITY CALENDAR Thursday, December 26 City Offices Closed The city offices will be closed December 26 through January 1, 2014. For more information, see www.san-clemente.org.

Book Sale 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Books are half price through December at San Clemente Library. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.276.6342, www.sanclementefol.org.

Friday, December 27 Senior Birthday Celebration Noon. Celebrate December birthdays with lunch and cake at the Dorothy Visser Senior Center. Ross Costa entertains. 117 Ave. Victoria, San Clemente, 949.498.3322.

Saturday, December 28 Saturday Produce Basket 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Every Saturday get freshpicked, $20 veggie/fruit baskets at Villagio Giardino at the Bella Collina Towne & Golf Club. 200 Avenida La Pata, San Clemente, 949.697.0032, www.vrgreenfarms.com/basket.

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Best of the Blotter COMPILED BY STAFF

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

DECEMBER CITIZEN ASSIST Calle Seville, 300 Block (6:31 p.m., December 8) A man said his brother took a family heirloom and would not return it. The brother was not present and the incident reportedly occurred several months ago.

NOVEMBER CITIZEN ASSIST Avenida San Dimas, 100 Block (5:28 a.m., November 25) A man’s house was toilet papered. He told authorities he believed his neighbor was to blame because a trail of toilet paper led back to their residence.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Avenida Santa Barbara, 200 Block (12:22 a.m., November 3) A man told deputies a drunken woman came to his door and asked to use the restroom. The caller’s wife let the intoxicated woman in. The stranger then went into a child’s room and passed out.

OCTOBER CITIZEN ASSIST Avenida Victoria, 100 Block (5:54 p.m., October 23) An upset caller said a man was “being gross” by staring at people and picking his nose. The caller was upset because there were children nearby who were watching him.

CITIZEN ASSIST El Camino Real, 600 Block (8:11 a.m., October 14) A woman called authorities from outside the Surterre Realty offices.

She was holding a large piece of plastic wrap and she was afraid it would blow into the middle of the street and possibly blind a driver.

TRAFFIC HAZARD Avenida Vista Montana/Calle Del Cerro (2:35 p.m., October 7) Several tree trimmers were reportedly rolling logs down the side of a hill, which were landing in the middle of the street. Witnesses said the tree trimmers were laughing about it.

SEPTEMBER CITIZEN ASSIST Calle Ola Verde, 2100 Block (8:01 p.m., September 16) A man called authorities on behalf of his wife, who said their neighbors came to her window to complain about her cooking. The caller said this was an ongoing problem.

INFORMATION REPORT Avenida Presidio, 100 Block (4:57 p.m., September 9) A woman told authorities she went to look at some houses and a realtor grabbed her rear and “tried to take it further.”

TRESPASSING El Camino Real, 3700 Block (8:59 p.m., September 2) A female employee of the Comfort Inn called deputies after a man who was staying at the Surfside Inn continued to come over to use their computers and eat their free breakfast.

AUGUST CITIZEN ASSIST Vista Blanca, 3800 Block (10:30 p.m., August 26) A woman called deputies convinced her next-door neighbor was setting off explosives. Police advised her the sounds were from Camp Pendleton. The woman would not accept the explanation.

DRUNK DRIVING Avenida La Pata/Avenida Pico (2:52 p.m., August 25) A Mary Kay branded four-door sedan was driving toward Pico from the Las Brisa residential area at approximately 2 mph. The vehicle was occupied by two males who were “looking all around and appeared high.” Both were believed to be in their late teens.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Del Gado Road, 200 Block (8:17 p.m., August 19) A woman said a man was on her roof, looking down at her through her skylight. The woman said she was in bed when she saw the man. She later confronted the alleged peeper. He claimed what she saw was just a raccoon.

DRUNK IN PUBLIC Avenida Presidio, 200 Block (7:31 p.m., August 11) A drunken man was walking around the street. A caller told police he was concerned the man was going to get into his vehicle and try to leave. The man then began changing out of his clothes and may have been naked on the sidewalk. The man was described as being in his late 20s, approximately 6 feet tall and wearing green swim trunks.

JULY DISTURBANCE Calle Sombre, 1000 Block (5:22 a.m., July 29) A caller complained about people who were exercising too loudly in the parking lot below his residence.

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ASSAULT REPORT El Camino Real, 3900 Block (5:33 p.m., July 8) A man called deputies from the bus stop near Carl’s Jr. and said four men at Capo Beach Church had assaulted him.

He said he was carrying a machete and the men accused him of pulling it out, so they took it from him. The man requested help with getting his machete back.

JUNE DISTURBANCE Camino San Clemente, 200 Block (8:08 a.m., June 10) A man called to report a verbal fight with his girlfriend, because the girlfriend thought that she had caught him looking at another girl at the bar the previous night. The woman could be heard in the background pleading with the caller not to call 9-1-1.

MAY SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Avenida Presidio, 100 Block (8:52 p.m., May 27) A woman called authorities saying she was hiding in bushes and wearing all black because people were following her through town, and it was not funny anymore. The woman was not giving specific details and was uncooperative.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Camino Mira Costa, 3500 Block (1:35 p.m., May 5) A man reported a blue mailbox with glue all over the inside of the door.

The informant was worried that if someone put mail in the mailbox, it may get stuck to the inside of the door and be taken.

APRIL SUSPICIOUS PERSON IN VEHICLE North El Camino Real/Mariposa (1:34 p.m., April 30) A man said he believed people in a car following him were selling stolen property. The man said he wanted deputies to make sure the items were not stolen so he could buy them.

MARCH SUSPICIOUS PERSON/ CIRCUMSTANCE Via Blanco/ Camino Vera Cruz (7:48 p.m., March 30) A caller told police that a man

walking on Via Blanco “looked suspicious” because he was carrying a backpack “and usually only burglars do that.”

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/ CIRCUMSTANCE Avenida del Mar/ Calle Seville (6:20 p.m., March 17) Four kids were reportedly flagging down drivers. The kids were pretending to ask for directions, but when cars came to a stop the kids would throw stink bombs into them.

VANDALISM IN PROGRESS Avenida Victoria/Ola Vista (2:15 a.m., March 2) Several juveniles vandalized two vehicles with what was thought to be spray paint, but ended up being fire extinguisher powder. The female caller said she thought it was spray paint until she tasted it and said it tasted like salt.

FEBRUARY CITIZEN ASSIST Avenida Serra, 100 Block (11:56 a.m., February 18) A woman said her exroommate had been breaking into her place since last October to rearrange her furniture.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/ CIRCUMSTANCE El Camino Real, 2400 Block (3:22 p.m., February 14) A caller reported being in a verbal argument with another person. The caller then found three tennis balls with matchsticks stuck in them and thought they were a type of explosive.

JANUARY DISTURBANCE-AUTO INVOLVED Avenida Magdalena/El Camino Real (3:30 p.m.) An informant called to report two male subjects driving around the golf course, blowing an air horn when golfers went to swing. The caller suspected the men were Marines because they were wearing camouflage.

DISTRUBANCE Calle Sarmentoso, 1200 Block (4:31 p.m., January 5) A patrol check was requested for the area of Bernice Ayer Middle School where as many as 10 juveniles were shooting each other with paintball guns from the roof of the school.

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Many disparate groups make up the Spanish Village by the Sea

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ave you ever thought what the tens to hundreds of thousands of travelers wonder about the people of San Clemente as they pass through our wonderful city on Interstate-5? They see a few sound walls, modest commercial development along the freeway, but mostly enjoy beautiful ocean views, hundreds of homes lining the many hillsides, several canyons, open space and more trees than could ever be counted.

As I sought to answer their questions in my mind, I decided to break our city into population segments. As I proceeded through this process with an initial few, I eventually ended up with some 15 different segments. They just kept coming. A few are listed below with a brief description of their attributes and values.

The Ranchlands: This is a large mass of people living in places like Talega and Forster Ranch. They value modern and comfortable homes, open space, ease of circulation, proximity to and availability of excellent schools and recreation facilities, access to beaches and the ocean and a close proximity to commercial and shopping sites. They value growth and are not

focused on keeping San Clemente as it was 50 years ago.

Surfing Community: This group of thousands consists of the surfing industry, active surfers—both citizens and visitors—and the surfing LEW’S VIEWS

By Lew Avera historical folks.

The Business Community: This group of more than 1,900 businesses of various sizes, employs over 18,000 people, consists of local residents as well as thousands who commute to work here. They are concerned with city support, a wonderful work environment, mobility, circulation and serving their customers, both locals and visitors. They want economic activity and decisions that support and enable growth of their businesses, locally and far reaching.

Historical Preservationists: This is a fairly small but passionate group dedicated to maintaining the historical nature of San Clemente as it was 50 to 100 years ago, even at the expense of growth and economic development, if such growth

infringes upon the historical nature and structure of our city.

Ethnic Minorities: This group consists of so many—people of Latin American, Spanish, Mexican, Asian, Middle Eastern and Indian origins. Probably the most identifiable as a group are the descendents of those who began to migrating San Clemente from El Bajio, Mexico some 50 years ago. While ethnic minorities live throughout San Clemente, we have a wonderful Spanish community centered around Las Palmas Elementary School and Max Berg Park. The annual Cinco de Mayo celebration is one of the most enjoyable of the year. The minority groups have made such a contribution to San Clemente—particularly to businesses, cultural diversity and student population.

As I worked on this I quickly realized that these segments are not “isolated.”

They overlap extensively. Many in the Ranchlands are avid surfers and owners and employees of local businesses. All these population segments value and appreciate the passion and dedication of the preservationists in maintaining the special nature of our city. Many are leaders in lo-

cal businesses and local sports.

As a result of this realization, I finally concluded, to paraphrase the well known saying: “The more things change the more they stay the same.” That is “The more we are different the more we are the same,” which I think is a wonderful commentary on the people who occupy this space and views which all of the travelers above wonder about.

I would recommend that those of you who are reading this sit down and develop your own population segments and see what you come up with.

Lew Avera is a retired career officer, Lt. Col., U.S. Marine Corps. He was a resident of San Clemente in 1963-1965 while serving as a Company Commander at Camp San Mateo. He has been a director of the Talega HOA since 2003 and served on the San Clemente Planning Commission from 2005 to 2013. SC PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, the SC Times provides Guest Opinion opportunities in which selected columnists’ opinions are shared. The opinions expressed in these columns are entirely those of the columnist alone and do not reflect those of the SC Times or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@sanclementetimes.com

GETTING OUT

YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER

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

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BLACK CAT BONE 7:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Iva Lee’s. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2855, www.ivalees.com.

MOON POLICE 7 p.m.-10 p.m.

Live music at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

friday

AFTER HOLIDAYS WINE & BEER FLIGHTS 4 p.m.-9 p.m.

Wine tasting at San Clemente Wine Company. Fee $10 each, includes complimentary cheese plate and chocolate. 212 ½ Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

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CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: TOTEM 8 p.m. Special performance at the Orange County Great Park. Shows through December 29. Tickets available online. 6950 Marine Way, Irvine, 866.829.3829, www.cirquedusoleil.com.

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DANA POINT FARMERS MARKET 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fresh produce and much more at La Plaza Park in Dana Point every Saturday. 949.248.3500, www.danapoint.org.

NATURE HIKE 9 a.m. Participate in a 5-mile nature hike at Crystal Cove State Park. 8471 N. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, 949.494.3539, www.crystalcovestatepark.com.

BLUE HAWAIIANS 8 p.m. Live surf rock group from Los Angeles at StillWater Spirits & Sounds. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.danapointstillwater.com.

BUNCH OF GUYS 9 p.m. Live music at BeachFire.

204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

San Clemente Times December 26, 2013–January 1, 2014

AT THE MOVIES: YOU’LL FALL FOR ‘AMERICAN HUSTLE’ David O. Russell’s American Hustle opens with the text “Some of this actually happened” which sets the right satiric mood from the start for this rather loosely based crime flick. Actors Christian Bale, Amy Adams and Bradley Cooper—with their extra tacky styling, fake accents and a background track of classic rock and smooth jazz—transport viewers back to 1978 and the coordination of the FBI’s ABSCAM sting operation. Bale and Adams play partners in crime and love, Irving Rosenfeld and Sydney Prosser, who make a living as con artists. When they get caught by FBI agent Richie DiMaso (Cooper), he blackmails them into a job that requires lying and stealing from the mafia and the unaware of Camden mayor Carmine Polito (Jeremy Renner). Jennifer Law© Sony Pictures rence plays Irving’s hilariously immature wife Rosalyn. Jack Huston, Alessandro Nivola, Louis C.K. and Michael Peña also co-star. Any implication of American Hustle as a GoodFellas (1990) rip-off would be unfair to the creators. Russell’s signature use of quick direction and smart-talking characters seep through, and Cooper’s and Adams’ comedy roots help lead the film to successful satire status. Bale is unrecognizable behind his beer belly and purple sunglasses and Lawrence easily steals all of her scenes. American Hustle is heavy on dialogue and character development and low on sex and drugs, which work in making it one of the best ensemble pieces this season. —Megan Bianco

sunday

GOT UKULELE? 5 p.m.-8 p.m.

Ukulele players and fans are invited to a Hawaiian music lesson and jam session every Sunday. Call for location and more details. 949.829.2675, www.ekanikapilakakou.com.

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MISSY AND HEINE ANDERSEN 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Live music at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

CHARLES FULLWOOD 8 p.m. Live music at BeachFire. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

monday

LAW SCHOOL 5 p.m. Wine class with expert Ian Blackburn at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

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SMOKEY KARAOKE 8 p.m. Your turn to get onstage at BeachFire. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

tuesday

FAMILY NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION 6:30 p.m. Family-friendly celebration at The Hub, with a celebration at midnight East Coast Time (9 p.m. PST). 927 Calle Negocio, San Clemente.

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IT’S A GROUP THING, NYE 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

A special four-course meal with an optional drink pairing at The Cellar in celebration of the New Year. Two seatings available. Cost $48 each, plus $35 for the drink pairing. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

NEW YEAR’S EVE BROADWAY TIME 6 p.m.9:30 p.m. Celebrate the New Year at Camino Real Playhouse with dancing, comedy and dinner by Sundried Tomato. Have a champagne toast when the ball drops in Times Square and be home before 10 p.m. Tickets $64.

31776 El Camino, San Juan Capistrano, 949.489.8082, www.caminorealplayhouse.org.

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MILLERTIME BOOGIE AND NYE PARTY 6 p.m. Live music, dinner and an early 9 p.m. NYE celebration at Shorecliffs Golf Club. No cover. Reservations for dinner required. 501 Avenida Vaquero, San Clemente, 949.492.1177, www.shorecliffsgolfclub.com.

MASQUERADE BALL 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Iva Lee’s annual NYE bash with a three-course dinner with two seating times, plus a celebration featuring feathered masks, live music and dancing all night. Cost $50-$65. Call for reservations. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2855, www.ivalees.com.

ST. REGIS NEW YEAR’S EVE WITH THE GREAT GATSBY 8 p.m. Enjoy the Roaring 20s at this Great Gatsby-themed NYE celebration at the St. Regis Monarch Beach including food, drinks, dancing and more. Cost $95$165. 1 Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point, 949.234.3200, www.stregismb.com.

BEACHFIRE’S NYE PARTY 8 p.m. Entertainment

by Leeroy and the Bad Bad Browns and much more fun at BeachFire. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

SENIORS NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER DANCE 5 p.m.-10 p.m. NYE event for seniors at the Dana Point Community Center. 34052 Del Obispo Street, Dana Point, 949.248.3536, www.danapoint.org.

IRISH NEW YEAR 4 p.m. Celebration at Molly Bloom’s Irish Bar & Restaurant featuring music by Brit Invasion.

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

wednesday

COMMITMENT DAY NEW YEAR’S 5K 9 a.m.-11:15 a.m. Join hundreds of runners at William R. Mason Regional Park for a nationwide 5k running event and commit to leading healthy, active lives in 2014 and beyond. Cost $40-$45. University Drive, Irvine, www.commitmentday.com/irvine.

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

Difficulties of Senior Dating As we age one question remains: Why is dating after 50 so difficult?

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n 2001, I was interviewed by Matt Lauer on the “Today” show. He asked, “Why is dating after 50 so difficult?”

I responded, “Some of us haven’t had a date in 30 years. We’re out of practice.”

During the interview, I outlined the five main reasons that made dating after 50 difficult. Twelve years later, people still ask the “why is dating difficult” question, but now they add “after age 60, 70 and beyond.”

Here’s my 2013 answer: 1. We aren’t prepared. After a long-term marriage or relationship, perhaps of 35-plus years, our spouse or significant other may be gone. We had prepared to spend our retirement years together, not prepped to date again. But now, that’s what we’re faced with, and we don’t know how to begin, where to go or what to do.

It’s perplexing, daunting and scary.

2. There aren’t places to go where there are relatively even numbers of single men and women in our age range. One night a month, Tutor and Spunky’s, my Dana Point deli, sponsors a meet and greet gathering for singles aged 50 to 90. Many widowed people attend. The women-tomen ratio is often 4- or 5-to-1. That’s about par for age 60-plus singles events across Orange County.

3. More on the dreaded ratio of women to men. Census statistics reveal that as people reach their 60s and 70s, the number of single men decreases significantly.

What can women do to overcome the lack of single men? At an AARP convention, Dr. Ruth Westheimer said, “The ratio is a fact of life, you can’t change it. However, if you put your mind to having a nice appearance, and an openness to meeting new people, and a willingness to do social things, and you’re positive, you can effectively reduce the ratio. Commit to having a good life, with or without a man.”

4. We’ve aged. At 70, singles don’t have the energy they had before—and dating takes energy (and time and money). We’ve added wrinkles and wear and tear to our bodies.

Some older singles go ON LIFE AND LOVE AFTER 50 to bed early. The last

By Tom Blake thing they want is to be out on a date at 9 p.m. seeking love. For many, it’s easier and less complicated to be curled up and reading a book at home.

5. Compatibility is difficult to find. As we age, we are more set in our ways. We know what we want and what works for us. We’re not going to accept someone to share our life who doesn’t measure up.

Often, adult children object to a widowed parent dating again, but the pool of available compatible people shrinks with each passing year.

Dating after 60 is difficult, but not impossible. At the deli meet and greets, Dave, a widower, 93, met a new love and is very happy. Fred, also a widower, kept putting off attending. Once there, he met Joanne and they are now a couple. One reason fewer men than women attend is that women keep capturing them and taking them away.

Some of these men don’t come back.

Why? I’ve asked a few that I’ve seen at Costco or the hardware store.

The gist of their replies: “My new partner doesn’t want me to attend anymore.”

I wink and say, “Perhaps she’s afraid you’ll meet someone else.”

They smile and give me thumbs up.

But, don’t let the dreaded ratio or your age stop you from getting out and about.

There’s a lot of life to live—with or without a man or woman.

San Clemente Times December 26, 2013-January 1, 2014

To comment and share advice, email Tom at tompblake@gmail.com.

PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a

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 for more dating advice. SC

columnists’ opinions are shared. The opinions expressed in

wide variety of opinions from our community, the SC Times provides Guest Opinion opportunities in which selected these columns are entirely those of the columnist alone and do not reflect those of the SC Times or Picket Fence Media.

If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@sanclementetimes.com

End-of-Year Changes at City Hall

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he City of San Clemente is installing new video screens and new doors in the council chambers at City Hall.

The doors are being installed to bring the chambers into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, City Manager Pall Gudgeirsson said.

The new video screens are being installed to improve the quality of presentations to the council, as well as allowing the public who attend the meetings to better see the information being presented.

Work will be completed in time for the first city council meeting of 2014, set for January 7.—Jim Shilander

Contractor Tom Fitzpatrick works on installing drywall at the San Clemente City Council chambers as part of a small remodeling effort. Photo by Jim Shilander

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SPORTS SPOTLIGHT

Triton Report by the Numbers

Through the use of stats and numbers, we break down the month in winter sports at San Clemente High School.

11, 5, 5—Point, assist and rebound averages per game for San Clemente junior guard Nick Crankshaw through seven games played.

66—Field goal shooting percentage posted by senior forward Austin Miller in seven games played, a stat that leads the team.

8.3—Average number of rebounds per game by San Clemente girls basketball senior post player Jenna Rodriguez through six games played. Rodriguez has grabbed double digit rebounds in four games.

5—Goals scored in three consecutive matches by San Clemente boys soccer senior forward Senior forward Nikki Faris Bryce Kaminski. Kaminski scored once in a win over El Toro on December 13 before recording a tallied six points in three hat trick against Corona del Mar on December 16. Kaminski scored the lone Tritons goal against games last week. Photo by Alisal in a 1-1 tie on December 18.

Steve Breazeale 6—Points recorded by San Clemente girls soccer senior forward Nikki Faris over a three-game stretch at the Soccer With Hope Tournament. Farris notched two goals against Yorba Linda, another goal against Righetti and two goals and one assist in a win over Downey. —Steve Breazeale

2013 San Clemente Sports-Outdoors Year in Review

By Steve Breazeale San Clemente Times

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ith 2013 coming to an end, we look back on the top stories, events and people that made up the San Clemente sports and outdoors scene.

JANUARY Tritons Wrestling Claims Dual League Title The San Clemente High School wrestling team defeated Dana Hills 39-20 on January 22 to claim the team’s first dual meet title since 2009.

Madrid Joins Rev Racing San Clemente’s Jack Madrid joins the Rev Racing team to compete in the Whelen All-American Series, a potential feeder program for NASCAR Nationwide and Sprint Cup circuits, throughout 2013.

Friday Night Live’s Ben Villa Passes Away Ben Villa, a longtime freshman football coach at San Clemente High School, co-founder and color commentator of the popular Friday Night Live football web broadcast, passes away on January 25 at the age of 70.

FEBRUARY McAlister Breaks Surf City Marathon Record San Clemente’s Carla McAlister, 39, repeated as the women’s champion at the 17th annual Surf City USA Marathon in Huntington Beach on February 3. McAlister’s time of 2:56:28 set a new women’s course record.

Tritons Boys Hoops Win First Title in 38 Years Following a convincing win over Trabuco Hills on February 7, the San Clemente boys basketball team ended a streak of 38 consecutive years without winning a league title. The Tritons defeated the Mustangs 63-44 to win the Sea View League Championship.

MARCH Tritons Boys Soccer Wins CIF-SS Title, Advances to Regional Finals The San

Clemente boys soccer team caps off an impressive playoff run with a 1-0 win over Servite in the CIF-SS Division 1 Championship finals on March 5. Alek Cucuk scored the lone Tritons goal in the shutout, which was their 21st clean sheet on the season and their 30th win, both program records.

The Tritons kept the run going through the SoCal Regional Championships, where they fell to El Rancho 3-0 in the finals. The Tritons finished their season with an overall record of 32-3-1.

APRIL Tritons Boys Volleyball Wins 23 in a Row A three-set sweep at the hands of rival Dana Hills on April 25 snapped a 23-match win streak for the San Clemente boys volleyball team MAY SC Sports Hall of Fame Unveils Inaugural Class On May 11, longtime San Clemente basketball coach Mary Mulligan-Crapo, softball legend Sue Enquist, tennis great Bob Lutz, NFL pro bowler Bill Kenney, big wave surfer Greg Long, waterman Mitch Kahn, championship surfer Colin McPhillips, volleyball icon Karch Kiraly and skateboarding phenom Ryan Sheckler were inducted as the inaugural class of the San Clemente Sports Hall of Fame at the Vista Hermosa Aquatics Center.

JUNE FSI Proposes $25 Million Soccer Facility to City On June 4 the San Clemente City Council voted 4-1 in favor of moving forward with negotiations on a lease proposal with the French Soccer Institute. FSI initially proposed a plan to build a $25 million private soccer facility behind Richard T. Steed Memorial Park.

Blues Win Big in Hawaii The So Cal Blues girls U19 soccer team defeated Hawaii’s Express 2-0 on June 23 to win the U.S Youth Soccer Far West Regional Championship.

San Clemente Times December 27, 2013-January 1, 2014

Hundreds gather on the field at San Clemente High School to mourn the loss of Nick Pasquale.

Photo by Jim Shilander

JULY Thousands Flock to 37th Annual Ocean Festival July 20-21 marked the 37th installment of the San Clemente Ocean Festival and event organizers estimated that this year, 50,000 people were in attendance.

Rob Pelkey won the California Waterman Award and Kelsey O’Donnell won the California Waterwoman Award.

Locals Star for West Coast Futbol Club at National Championships San Clemente’s Gage Zerboni, Alek Cuck and Dylan Struthers played integral roles in the West Coast Futbol Club’s run to a U18 National Championship, which is considered the pinnacle of U.S youth club soccer. The team traveled to Overland Park, Kan. and defeated Raiders FC Premier on July 28 in the finals.

SEPTEMBER Hundreds Mourn the Loss of Nick Pasquale Former San Clemente High and UCLA football player Nick Pasquale passed away on September 8 after being hit by a car near the corner of Camino de los Mares and Calle Nuevo. Pasquale was known for his tenacious work effort and lovable personality and on the night of his death, hundreds gathered on the field at

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San Clemente High, including the Pasquale family, his former teammates and UCLA head coach Jim Mora, to take part in a candlelight vigil to honor his memory.

OCTOBER Junior Wins City Amateur Golf Championship Gordon Neale, a 16-year-old junior at Tesoro High School, bests the field and shoots a 70-69 over the two day stretch at the San Clemente Municipal Golf Course on October 26 to claim the San Clemente City Amateur Championship.

NOVEMBER Beth Sanden Finishes Sixth at NYC Marathon San Clemente’s Beth Sanden, who is partially paralyzed from the waist down, came in sixth-place in the hand cycle division at the New York City Marathon.

DECEMBER Tritons Boys Soccer Earns No. 2 National Rank The San Clemente boys soccer team headed into their sixth game of the year as the No. 2 ranked team in the nation, according to www.studentsports.com winter FAB50 rankings. The Tritons hosted No. 4 ranked Alisal on December 18 and drew to a 1-1 tie. SC www.sanclementetimes.com

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San Clemente Times December 26, 2013-January 1, 2014

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SC SURF

GROMS OF THE YEAR

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SCOOP ON THE LOCAL SURF COMMUNITY

SC SURF IS PRESENTED BY:

Rachael Tilly, 15, Capistrano Beach Karina Rozunko, 17, San Clemente This year’s Grom of the Year honors are shared by two talented surfers who both made a splash on the world stage. San Clemente High School students, Rachael Tilly of Capistrano Beach and Karina Rozunko of San Clemente, both surfed their way to the podium in world championship longboard competition.

In September, Rachael earned a silver medal at the International Surfing Association World Longboard Championship Rachael Tilly. Photo by ISA/Rommel Gonzales Karina Rozunko. Photo by ASP/Poullenot in Brazil. Her performance helped the U.S. team move up one ranking to No. 7 from No. 8 in 2012. In November, Karina earned a third-place finish at the Association of Surfing Professionals Women’s World Longboard title event, the Swatch Girls Pro, in Hainan, China. A second-time qualifier for the ASP event, Karina also took third in 2012. Along with numerous mentions throughout the year, in this and other local newspapers, both were also seen elsewhere in the media. Rachael appeared on the cover of the April edition of OC Family magazine and Karina was featured in the all-women longboard surf movie, Say No More, which was released in July.—Andrea Swayne

SC S a n C le m e n te

Kudos to the Kids

By Andrea Swayne San Clemente Times

T

hroughout the year we celebrate the tri-city area’s talented, young student athletes who have chosen to make surfing an important part of their lives.

Groms of the Week (grom is short for grommet and means young surfer)are featured here, on the Surf Page. And each week we are impressed with the quality of wave riders we find and honored to share their hopes, dreams and victories.

We gather the full 12 months’ worth of groms together at the end of each year to highlight these amazing up-and-coming surfers once again. So here’s to the New Year and the promise of a bright future, not only for the sport of surfing but for our community as a whole, thanks to our local youth. SC

COLTON OVERIN

BRIGHTON REINHARDT

CONNOR MATEER

JACKSON HINKLE

PACSUN USA SURF TEAM

TERA RICHARDSON

KEI KOBAYASHI

BETHANY ZELASKO

AUGUST RILEY REINHARDT

BRYCE PINKERTON

KIRRA PINKERTON

ALEXXA ELSEEWI

ETHAN MUDGE

JACK BENJAMIN

CHAD CLIFTON

TAJ PENIATA

CANNON CARR

DANE MATSON

RACHAEL TILLY

MEG ROH

KEVIN SCHULZ

BREYDEN TAYLOR

TREVOR THORNTON

SCHS & SHORECLIFFS SURF TEAMS

COLE HOUSHMAND

KAIMANA TAKAYAMA

JARED BERNIER

CARSON CARR

HAGAN JOHNSON

IAN CRANE

CAMERON DUBY

DAX MCPHILLIPS

NATHAN CARABBA

DAVID ECONOMOS

BRYCE CRANE

JARIC FINK

SAIGE REALE

HAYLEY POWELL

TYLER VESQUE

MARLEY PENIATA

JOSH HOFFMAN

LIAM MATEER

DANNY KENDUCK

RILEY SHIROKE

MATT ECONOMOS

JAKE SHIROKE

KARINA ROZUNKO

LIAM MURRAY

COLE THOMPSON

BRIAN CLARKE

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