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One Year Later, Still Living for Nick The Pasquale family reflects on the last year EYE ON SC/PAGE 8

Mel Pasquale holds his son’s jersey aloft at a UCLA home game last year. Photo: ASUCLA Photography

SONGS Panel Hears Concerns Over Dry Cask Safety EYE ON SC/PAGE 3

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LOCAL NEWS & IN-DEPTH REPORTING in public. Bull said the department usually receives between three and 17 calls on a 24-hour basis during the summer, which was the busier time.

“Most just want to be left alone,” Bull said.

Few are actually arrested for trespassing on private property, Bull said. To do so, property holders would have to be willing to press charges, he said.

WHAT’S NEXT: Bull said most of the homeless he’d spoken with did not want to go into a shelter or accept help from agencies. Their lifestyle was a choice, he said.

The population of homeless changes seasonally, he said. Currently, the population, including state parks and beaches, is estimated at around 110, while the permanent population is between 65 and 70. – JS.

Council Approves New Contract with Employees

The state of the spent fuel at San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station was a major topic of public concern at Southern California Edison’s Community Engagement Panel meeting Thursday. Photo: Andrea Swayne

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Five things San Clemente should know this week SONGS Committee Hears Details on Decommissioning Timeline, Cask Concerns THE LATEST: Members of Southern California Edison’s Community Engagement Panel on the decommissioning of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station got updates on the utility’s plan for the timeline of the work to be done at the facility Thursday in Oceanside.

Edison Chief Nuclear Officer Thomas Palmisano said the utility still plans to submit its post-shutdown decommissioning activities report to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission later this year, but said much of the planning for the demolition of the plant and the future status of the site is still in the preliminary planning stages, as were discussions with the Department of the Navy, which owns the site.

Palmasino said the utility is also looking at ways to remove the plant’s dependence on ocean water cooling systems within the next few years, potentially eliminating outflow from the plant into the Pacific.

In response to questions from the panel, Palmasino said that while management of the deconstruction of the facility would likely be done by a specialty firm, the San Clemente Times September 4–10, 2014

THE LATEST: San Clemente will have continued labor peace for the next three years after the City Council approved a new three-year memorandum of understanding with the San Clemente City Employee Association Tuesday.

City Finance Director Judy Vincent said that while the city’s long-term financial plan had included an assumption for a smaller increase in the most recent projections, she was confident that the city’s general fund would be able to withstand the hit, especially with additional sources of revenue due with the Outlets at San Clemente and other development projects.

actual work would likely be done by local workers.

WHAT’S NEXT: Members of the public expressed concern over the future of spent fuel storage at the site, especially with the unlikelihood of a central national depository for spent fuel ever being built. San Clemente resident Donna Gilmore told the panel that the NRC did not provide enough oversight in the matter and “we feel like we’re on our own.”

Gilmore expressed concern about potential cracking of storage casks, which she said had been approved by the NRC with a central repository in mind.

The next meeting of the panel is tentatively scheduled for Monday, Oct. 6, with a focus on emergency planning and preparedness.

WHAT’S NEXT: The new contract includes annual salary increases of 2.775 percent for three years, beginning this year.

However, as part of the contract, city employees will be required to increase their personal contribution into the California Public Employee Retirement System each year, as well increasing contributions to health care coverage in years two and three. The additional employee contributions also defrayed some of the additional costs being incurred by the city. – JS

FIND OU TMORE: The draft versions of Edison’s plans can be read at www.songscommunity.org.

– Jim Shilander

Deputy Gives Council Look at Homelessness THE LATEST: Orange County Sheriff’s Deputy Joe Bull, the city’s community liaison and homeless liaison officer, gave the City Council a look at the city’s homeless population Tuesday, noting that much of the city’s transients want to stay away from shelters.

Bull said his interactions with the homeless in the community, and a look at calls related to the homeless, found that very few were involved with serious felonies or even misdemeanors. Most calls were infractions largely related to loitering, public intoxication or relieving themselves

CUSD Trustee Objects to Adoption of Best-selling Book THE LATEST: The Capistrano Unified School District Board of Trustees approved several new instructional materials for the upcoming school year last Wednesday, but one trustee objected to the use of a best-selling book expounding the innerworkings of the fast food industry.

Trustee Anna Bryson criticized the adoption of the 2001 book Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American

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Meal by journalist Eric Schlosser. The book provides a critical overview of the development of the American fast food industry, inspired a film in 2006 and was later adapted for younger readers.

But Bryson, citing published criticisms about the book, said it presented a biased opinion and used disputed facts. After the meeting, she took to her personal Facebook page to further explain her dissenting vote.

“The book is unscientific. It is anticapitalism and explicitly pro-socialism,” Bryson wrote.

Fast Food Nation is approved for use by the College Board, the company that develops and administers the Advanced Placement exams. District staff said the book would be used to encourage students to research the topic themselves and spark productive classroom debates. New Superintendent Kirsten Vital said the very debate the school board was engaging in Wednesday was what teachers would be expecting out of the book.

WHAT’S NEXT: Bryson requested that in the future, books under consideration be presented to the board with their full titles.

Fast Food Nation was listed on the agenda without its subtitle, but district staff said the omission was not intended to deceive.

The board also approved texts for culinary arts courses, middle school language arts, special education, world languages, English development and seventh- and eighth-grade Spanish two-way immersion courses.—Brian Park

City Council Election Forums Set THE LATEST: Voters looking for information on the six candidates actively running for City Council will have three opportunities later this month to hear from candidates on issues facing the city.

Three candidate forums have been scheduled within a five day span, beginning Sunday, Sept. 21 and ending Thursday, Sept. 25. The six candidates include Mikii Rathmann, Ricardo “Rick” Nicol, Lori Donchak, Jim Dahl, Tim Brown and Kathleen Ward.

WHAT’S NEXT: The San Clemente Historical Society will host the first panel, Sunday, Sept. 21 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the San Clemente Community Center, in conjunction with the group’s annual meeting. The League of Women Voters, San Clemente Times and Downtown Business Association will present the second forum, Tuesday, Sept. 23 at the San Clemente Presbyterian Church. The San Clemente Chamber of Commerce will present the third event, Thursday, Sept. 25 at 6 p.m. at St. Andrew’s-by-the-Sea Methodist Church. – JS www.sanclementetimes.com

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DANA POINT Alex Espinoza, 27, of Laguna Niguel was arrested on suspicion of arson following a fire in downtown Dana Point on Sunday, authorities said.

The blaze gutted a law office and caused smoke damage to 10 other suites at the Dana Point Arts Plaza, a retail/office building at 34116 Pacific Coast Highway. No injuries were reported and the damage has been estimated at $450,000.

Deputies first responded to a call shortly before 4 a.m. reporting the sound of breaking glass and a suspicious person in the area.

Upon arrival, the building was on fire and Espinoza was inside the building holding a lighter, said Lt. Jeff Hallock of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department in a statement.

Espinoza was booked on charges of arson and burglary. Bail was set at $50,000. He was scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 3.

Two candidates are vying for the 5th District Orange County Board of Supervisors seat

BY ANDREA SWAYNE, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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ith Orange County Fifth District Supervisor Pat Bates terming out and making an unopposed run for the State Senate’s 36th District seat, Dana Point Mayor Lisa Bartlett and Laguna Niguel Councilman Robert Ming are in the running to replace her.

Both Bartlett and Ming are terming out of their city council seats, having each served two consecutive four-year terms in their respective cities.

The County Supervisor race is a toptwo election format where, originally, four were in the running for the Fifth District seat. Ming and Bartlett won their spots on the November ballot by beating Mission Viejo Councilman Frank Ury and county Deputy District Attorney Joe Williams in the June 13 primary.

The Fifth District includes the cities of Aliso Viejo, Dana Point, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, the community of Shady Canyon in Irvine, as well as the unincorporated communities of Coto de Caza, Ladera Ranch, Las Flores and Wagon Wheel.

Each of the county’s five districts elects one board member to a four-year term.

In the days leading up to the Nov. 4 election, more on this race will be included in the San Clemente Times ongoing election coverage.

Following are the official, unedited candidate statements for Bartlett and Ming.

LISA BARTLETT, Mayor/Orange County Businesswoman As a Mayor, Businesswoman, past Chairwoman of the Foothill Eastern SR-241 Toll Road and 25-year resident of Dana Point, I have decades of experience to provide residents with strong, effective leadership on issues that impact our quality of life.

I hold a Masters Degree in Business Administration and have extensive hands-on experience in executive management and operating my own business. As Mayor, I have consistently

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Orange County Fifth District Board of Supervisors candidates Lisa Bartlett and Robert Ming attended a community forum on Friday, Aug. 22 at Dana Point Harbor. Photo: Andrea Swayne

delivered lean, balanced budgets that include prudent cash reserves, minimal unfunded pension liability, no debt, and promote economic growth for our local economy to counter the failed policies of Sacramento and Washington.

Public safety is government’s number one job. That is why I worked with the Sheriff and other Mayors in creating the Contract Cities Group to reduce crime and increase law enforcement resources for our region.

As a regional transportation leader, I have the leadership and experience needed to provide solutions for improved mobility and traffic relief.

My years of private and public sector experience have prepared me to serve as your Supervisor and oversee America’s fifth largest county.

I am honored to have the endorsement of Congressman Darrell Issa and many of our respected local leaders. I respectfully ask for your vote. www.LisaforSupervisor.com ROBERT MING, Orange County Businessman/Councilmember Integrity. Fiscal Responsibility. Leadership. These are my guiding principles and what our elected officials should deliver.

As Laguna Niguel mayor and councilmember, I’ve been committed to these principles.

Integrity is about being honorable and keeping promises. In Laguna Niguel, I promised to repave streets, maintain low crime rates, improve parks, and protect our environment. That’s what I did. As Supervisor, I’ll do the same, while bringing transparency and accountability to government.

Fiscal responsibility means making principled decisions while living within our means. I consistently voted to reduce regulations, not raise fees, or incur debt.

We built our city hall on time, under budget, and paid cash, while keeping healthy reserves.

Leadership requires listening, creative problem solving, and, building consensus.

That’s been my track record on regional boards and nonprofits. My 20 years of business experience will help government work smarter.

My endorsements include Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, Supervisors Nelson and Moorlach, Congressman Rohrabacher, Senator Mimi Walters, Assemblywoman Diane Harkey, California Republican Assembly and leaders from every South County city.

Married to Susie for 22 years with four children, I care deeply about their future.

I’ll preserve our quality of life, for my children and yours.

I respectfully ask for your vote. www.robertming.com SC

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A popular San Juan Capistrano sports rink will be changing hands after the City Council decided August 19 to sever ties with its operator, Michael Schwartz, who pleaded guilty to wire and mail fraud charges in U.S. District Court in June.

Prosecutors say Schwartz, through his company Service First Funding Group, defrauded investors and financial institutions of $1.8 million.

The SJC Sports Rink, located at Marco Forster Middle School, is owned by the city and the Capistrano Unified School District.

The city entered into an agreement with Schwartz to operate the rink in 2012.

Schwartz’s supporters pleaded with the council and praised his extensive work in restoring and operating the rink.

The community services department will operate the rink until the city finds a new operator, City Manager Karen Brust said.

The San Juan Capistrano Sports Rink.

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SC Sheriff’s Blotter COMPILED BY CATHERINE MANSO

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, September 2 DISTURBANCE Avenida Victoria, 200 Block (3:18 a.m.) Three to five people were involved in a verbal altercation outside the caller’s home. The group was reportedly yelling and slamming doors. The caller reported other neighbors became involved.

DISTURBANCE East Avenida San Juan/El Camino Real (1:27 a.m.) A man got into a verbal argument with a gas station clerk and attempted to fight others. The man was said to be wearing a black baseball cap, a T-shirt and black swim shorts.

Monday, September 1 KEEP THE PEACE El Camino Real, 3600 Block (10:32 p.m.) A pedestrian called for assistance from authorities and was waiting by a wall, holding a puppy and guitar.

SHOTS HEARD-NO SUSPECT INFORMATION Linda Lane, 400 Block (9:44 p.m.) A caller informed officials of a gunshot somewhere near Linda Lane Park. When she further explained, the caller said she heard “bombs.” She was certain the sounds were not fireworks.

DISTURBANCE East Avenida Palizada/ El Camino Real (7:22 p.m.) A drunken man, walking down the middle of Avenida Palizada, was yelling at people and trying to provoke a fight. He was described as having brown hair and wearing a black shirt, white shorts and a backward hat.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE North El Camino Real/ Avenida Del Mar (6:51 p.m.) A man of medium build with dark, curly hair started yelling obscenities at a group of people before he came after them. The man was wearing a black shirt, khaki shorts and flip flops.

DISTURBANCE-MECHANICAL Avenida Victoria, 600 Block (6:41 p.m.) A resident reported two older men playing an amplified accordion and tambourine at the Pier across the street where the caller lives. It was later discovered that the men were an elderly couple playing music in honor of San Clemente and they were not taking donations or requesting money.

WELFARE CHECK Camino De Los Mares/Calle Agua (4:17 p.m.) A bearded man with a Page 6

shopping cart lied down in the driveway of a shopping center. The caller was afraid he was going to get hit.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Buena Vista, 1500 Block (8:53 a.m.)

A caller reported hearing someone attempt to break into her house through her sliding glass door the night prior.

Sunday, August 31 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Via Rancho/Calle Tiburon (9:20 p.m.) Dispatch received notice of people possibly using drugs by the Cyprus Cove’s pool.

DISTURBANCE Alameda Lane, 100 Block (9:39 p.m.) A man standing 5 feet and 10 inches tall, wearing all black, stood in front of an apartment complex gate and harassed people.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Via Socorro, 200 Block (8:57 p.m.) The driver of a lifted, silver Ford F-150 did donuts in a parking lot. The caller made a second call to authorities after more vehicles showed up. The caller believed there was a party going on.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE El Portal, 100 Block (6:57 p.m.) A man in his mid-20s ate food at SC Ranch Market that he did not have money to pay for. The man was described as being bald, standing around 6-feet tall and wearing multicolored shorts.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Avenida San Fernando/Avenida San Luis Rey (6:00 p.m.) A man was believed to have been living at a bus stop for four days. He was wearing an orange T-shirt and striped board shorts.

DISTURBANCE Plaza Estival, 400 Block (12:54 p.m.) An elderly bald man was outside knocking on a door and yelling that he was locked out of his house.

Saturday, August 30 DISTURBANCE-MUISC OR PARTY El Camino Real, 200 Block (10:13 p.m.) A caller said a restaurant allowed a loud band to perform in their courtyard. The caller claimed they did not have a permit to do so.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON IN VEHICLE Calle Gaucho, 200 Block (5:40 p.m.) A woman called authorities about two people inside of a silver pickup truck, “drinking something cold.” She was concerned because there was plenty of parking spots on the street but the driver parked right in front of her house.

SUSPICIOUS PRESON/CIRCUMSTANCE Via Ballena, 200 Block (1:56 p.m.) The caller reported seeing one person looking inside mailboxes while three people stayed inside a dark vehicle. www.sanclementetimes.com

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Living Like, and For, Nick One year later, the Pasquale family is finding new ways to remember the son they lost

BY JIM SHILANDER, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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aurie and Mel Pasquale still get the calls, the reminders telling them the impact their youngest son, Nick, had on people’s lives.

“There always seems to be some story, some impact or situation they refer back to,” Laurie said. “Everybody continues to reach out.”

“It’s overwhelming and it continues to go,” Mel said.

“It’s surreal some days, to be honest with you.”

Nick Pasquale was killed Sept. 8, 2013, while crossing Camino De Los Mares on the way home from a party.

The subsequent outpouring of grief reached across the city and across the country, as Pasquale, a walk-on wide receiver at UCLA, was honored by his Bruin and former Triton teammates for the remainder of their respective seasons.

That tribute continues this year. The Tritons’ new uniforms include Pasquale’s initials on the front of the jersey. UCLA’s helmets will have a decal with Pasquale’s number 36. The Pasquales have also heard from former teammates playing at other schools who’ve changed their jersey numbers to honor their son.

The ongoing legacy of Nick, however, may come in the foundation that bears his name. Set up by friends and wellwishers in the days following his death, the Nick Pasquale Foundation will look to honor students who shared similar traits, in terms of working hard and making a quiet but significant impact in the community.

Getting the organization off the ground has been a significant part of the Pasquales’ last year.

“It was a process trying to learn everything,” Laurie said. “When it was presented, it was a blur, a shock. We didn’t necessarily know what we were getting into or signing up for.”

Much of that time was spent doing practical things that have to be done at the start of any nonprofit. Tax identification numbers needed to be secured and nonprofit status guaranteed. That didn’t happen until June, too late to provide a scholarship or award for a graduating student from the class of 2014. However, Laurie said funds did go to help pay for the Tritons’ new uniforms as well as back into the UCLA football program for a new facility.

“Now we’re figuring out the application process as to how to give back for the senior awards at the high school,” Laurie said. “We’ve been learning the ropes, but we’ve got a lot of people pitching in and helping.”

Much of that help has come from UCLA head coach Jim Mora and his wife, Shannon, who helps run Mora’s Count on Me Family Foundation. In particular, Shannon was educating the Pasquales on the ins and outs of running the foundation.

The foundation is hosting its first major fundraiser this Sunday. The Live Like Nick 5K Run/Walk at San Clemente High School is open to all ages and proceeds from the event will be given directly to the foundation, which provides financial support to aspiring athletes and charitable groups.

The idea for the event was presented to the Pasquales

by San Clemente Sports Hall of Fame member Mary Mulligan-Crapo, a childhood friend of Laurie’s. One of Crapo’s children, who grew up idolizing Nick, actually came up with the idea at a father/son Bible study group.

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Mel and Laurie Pasquale have spent the last year hearing stories about the way their son, Nick, impacted people’s lives. Nick was killed Sept. 8, 2013, in a vehicle accident while walking home from a party. Photo: Jim Shilander

The Pasquales hope to be able to give out their first award at this year’s senior awards at SCHS. The family, in conjunction with some of the coaches at the school, are looking to set up the criteria for the scholarship by the end of 2014, to allow students to apply in early 2015. While those are being set up, Mel said he’s asked coaches and teachers to keep an eye on any student who shows the perseverance and willingness to help others they feel Nick embodied. Eventually, the scholarship may move beyond SCHS.

supportive,” Laurie said. “People are still refreshing the site, leaving candles or flowers. There’s still posts on everybody’s Facebook or Instagram. It’s also the heartfelt personal things we found out that Nick did for people, about the kind of friend he was to people.”

Mel said the aftermath of the accident showed him the true impact his son had on people.

“We’re going to keep Nick’s legacy alive,” he said. “He touched so many people. We’ve gotten thousands of letters. We knew, but we didn’t know.”

Knowing, but Not Knowing Mel and Laurie live in Forster Ranch. As such, each day, as they go about their errands in San Clemente, they usually have to drive past the intersection of Los Mares and Calle Nuevo, where the accident took place. A memorial for Nick is still at the site.

“For me, it’s now a comfort,” Laurie said. “In the beginning, it was really hard to see it every day. Then after about a month, it got cleaned up and all of a sudden, it was gone. When it started up again, I thought, ‘Oh good, people care.’ It was kind of back and forth for me. Now I stop occasionally, if I’m having a bad day or if I see something different. The only alternatives are to embrace it or move.”

For Mel, it’s different. It’s still too hard.

“It’s horrible, I hate it,” he said. “I haven’t been there.

But Nick was strong, and I have to be strong like him.”

Some who didn’t even know Nick or the family are also reaching out.

“Just a few weeks ago, on our front porch was a supersweet handwritten note from an 8-or 9-year-old girl. There were hand-picked flowers tied with a hair tie left on the front porch. The note said, ‘I’m sorry about your son, I’m so sorry. And I’m sorry the flowers are pink and not blue, but I picked them myself.’ Just really sweet. And from a girl who obviously never knew him.”

Students at the high school recently refurbished a memorial set up there with Pasquale’s high school number, 10, and added his initials, facing the field at Thalassa Stadium, that had been getting washed out.

“There’s just, constantly, people who are being so

A Wake Up Call Twenty-three years old is pretty young for a wakeup call. But Nick’s brother A.J. said that’s exactly what he received following his brother’s death.

“It changed my life forever,” A.J. said. “It made me reprioritize what’s important in life, to not let things out of my control bother me.”

A.J. said that at the time of the accident he was working at a digital marketing company in San Clemente. While he had a promising future there, he wasn’t totally satisfied.

“I wanted everything in the blink of an eye,” he said.

After the accident, A.J. left the job. Like his parents, he suddenly was driving by the memorial every day as he tried to figure out what he wanted to do. In February, however, UCLA offered A.J. an internship opportunity with the program that had inspired, and in turn been inspired by, his brother.

Now, he works as a quality control assistant for the team. As part of his duties, he evaluates film of potential recruits, coordinates unofficial recruiting visits and helps assist with day-to-day operations of the Bruin football team.

But, like his parents, he’s still reminded of his brother each day.

“There’s constant reminders, but even when I’m not reminded by someone or something, I’m thinking about him,” A.J. said.

The event is limited to the first 1,000 runners who register, but it can be done at the event Sunday. To sign up, visit www.livelikenick5k.com. Some of the funds raised will also support the SCHS athletic department. SC

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Woman’s Club Fashion Show Returns Nov. 3 Tickets are available for the San Clemente Woman’s Club’s annual Fall Fashion Show, which will take place Monday, Nov. 3, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Talega Golf Club, 990 Avenida Talega.

The theme for this year’s runway show is “Hollywood Glam” and will feature fashions by the Yearsley Collection. The event also includes lunch, a no-host bar and raffles.

Tickets cost $65 and can be purchased by visiting the club’s website, www.sanclementewomansclub.com, and downloading and filling out the RSVP form and mailing a check. A portion of the ticket price is tax deductible.

The San Clemente Women’s Club is open to all women in and around San Clemente. The club takes on several philanthropic projects to improve life in town.

Golf with a Marine at Semper Fi Classic Oct. 27 The Exchange Club of San Clemente’s ninth annual Semper Fi Golf Classic will

be held at the San Clemente Municipal Golf Course on Monday, Oct. 27.

The tournament will be presented in a scramble-shotgun style format for teams of four, including one Marine. There will be prizes for the first and second place teams, as well as four hole-in-one prizes.

Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. with tournament play at noon. The event also includes raffle prizes, a silent auction and dinner. Golf and dinner cost $200 per person. A dinner ticket costs $45.

The tournament supports Marine and Navy families at Camp Pendleton and has raised more than $80,000 over the past several years. Proceeds have also supported Park Semper Fi in San Clemente and the Wounded Marine Battalion at Camp Pendleton.

For more information, call 949.661.8298.

Sing with the San Clemente Choral Society The San Clemente Choral Society is inviting hopeful vocalists to their first rehearsal on Wednesday, Sept. 10, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at St. Andrew’s By-theSea United Methodist Church, 2001 Calle Frontera.

No auditions or prior experience is necessary. The choral society provides a chance for locals to attain new vocal skills, learn new music and make new friends.

Community Meetings THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

First Day of School for CUSD Students Golf Course Committee Meeting 7 p.m.

Church Fellowship Hall. 119 N. Avenida de la Estrella, www.surfsidequiltersguild.org.

Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting 6 p.m. San Clemente

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

Community Center, 100 N. Calle Seville, www.san-clemente.org.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

Joint City Council/Commissions/ Committees Meeting 7 p.m. Council

Saturday Produce Basket 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Every Saturday get a fresh-picked $20 veggie/fruit baskets at Villagio Giardino at the Bella Collina Towne & Golf Club.

200 Avenida La Pata in San Clemente.

For more information, call 949.697.0032, or visit www.vrgreenfarms.com/Basket.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

Spanish Conversation 11 a.m. Meet at

Café Calypso for coffee and conversation.

114 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.9803.

meeting with members of various city committees and boards. Pride of the Pacific Restaurant, San Clemente Golf Course, 150 Avenida Magdalena, www.san-clemente.org.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

CUSD Board Meeting 7 p.m. Regular

meeting. Center Board Room, 33122 Valle Road, San Juan Capistrano, www.capousd.ca.schoolloop.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

Surfside Quilters Guild Meeting 9:30

a.m. General meeting featuring a special guest at San Clemente Presbyterian

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Coastal Advisory Committee Meeting

7 p.m. San Clemente Community Center, Ole Hanson Room, 150 E. Avenida Magdalena, www.san-clemente.org.

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The San Clemente Choral Society is looking for new members. Those interested are invited to the society’s first rehearsal, Sept. 10. File Photo

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the society’s founding. The mixed voice chorus features singers ranging from 18 to 80 years old and is led by director Stephen Sturk with accompanying pianist Nancy Rohr.

For more information, call 916.223.9047 or visit www.sccs-arts.org.

Local Veteran and National Anthem Descendent to Serve as Guest of Honor for Variety Show San Clemente resident George Key will serve as the guest of honor for San Clemente Military Family Outreach’s seventh annual Variety Show on Saturday, Oct. 25 at the Community Center.

Key, a retired member of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during World War

II and a special weapons officer in the Korean War, served as commander of the San Clemente Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7142. As the great-great-grandson of Francis Scott Key, who penned the national anthem, Key actively campaigned statewide to have the pledge of allegiance recited at every school and public meeting.

“Since the honoree traditionally opens proceedings with the pledge of allegiance to the flag, one name immediately leaped out,” the organization said in a statement.

“He has more than a passing acquaintance with the ‘rocket’s red glare’ and ‘bombs bursting in air.’”

The fundraising show, which includes professional and amateur music and comedy acts, begins at 7 p.m. Scheduled performers include Beatles tribute band Paperback Writer, comedian Robert G. Lee and San Clementean Mike Chamberlin, an Emmy-award-winning television news anchor and singer.

All monies go toward supporting low-income Marine and Navy families in north Camp Pendleton, including financial safety, a Thanksgiving turkey giveaway and gifts during Christmas.

Tickets go on sale this month. More information is available online at www.militaryfamilyoutreach.com.

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On August 28, seven spirited San Onofre State Park lovers and cleanup-minded volunteers— Jim Kempton, Cryssie Moreno, Kat Cobb, Haley Cobb, Nathan Cobb, Lori Donchak and I—tackled the trash fields of the San Mateo Trail.

I had expected that we would cover the whole of this signature trail that day, from San Mateo Campground to Trestles, but we were slowed to a snail’s pace by the volume of trash that littered the trailsides and steep hillsides along Cristianitos Road.

By the time we had reached the landmark eucalyptus I call the Story Tree (that’s the vantage point where we, in our Friends of the Foothills days, always stopped to point out the impacts the proposed toll road would have on the San Mateo watershed were it to be built), the late-morning heat had surged and it was clear that cleaning the trail and its environs all the way to Trestles called for a multiday campaign.

So we stopped there. Meantime, unbeknownst to us, our good friend Pauline Faye (another Friends of the Foothills veteran) had been picking trash between the Trestles parking lot near Carl’s Jr. and the Story Tree in hopes of joining up with us there. She just missed us, but filled two big trash bags before turning back.

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STEVE NETHERBY , San Clemente

Steve Netherby and other volunteers discovered this milk carton—and much more trash—on a recent trek down the San Mateo Trail. Photo: Steve Netherby

I had long thought that Orange Countians in particular, and Americans in general, were reasonably well sensitized by now to the negative impacts of discarding trash along roads and trails. This exercise showed me just how naive I had been.

Quite obviously, many of us still consider our rare and endangered coastal sage wildlands to be nothing more than our personal trash dump—and the land and its creatures, and the ocean and our beaches be damned.

We filled bag after bag with beer cans and bottles, handfuls of cigarette butts, a multitude of small green wetsuit-repairbusiness fliers, condoms, syringes, half a

dozen home-delivery Sparkletts bottles, car parts, appliance parts, plastic grocery bags, chunks of Styrofoam, paint cans ... the list would go on, but my keyboarding fingers are cramping.

One might become disillusioned if it weren’t for the virtually pristine look of the trailside after we had cleaned it, the thank-yous we received from passing hikers, surfers, and cyclists, and our group’s unquenchable spirit.

Downtrail, I’ve learned on previous trash-sleuthing hikes, there’s a virtual mini Pacific Gyre of ocean-killing plastics, tagger discards, and other toxic debris left to remove. We’ll tackle those another day.

Meanwhile, moms and dads, please give your kids that lecture again about why it hurts us and our planet when we litter.

And we encourage you to mount your own cleanup hike whenever you witness one of your favorite trails or beaches crying out for your kind attention. You’ll earn the thank-yous.

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GUEST OPINION: Council Corner by Councilman Bob Baker

City’s Website Gets Upgraded Former lifeguards breathe new life into San Clemente’s website

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he San Clemente City Council got a preview of the City’s new and improved website at last Tuesday’s Council meeting. It was very impressive.

The new website was a product of a lot of hard work by the city’s information technology department consisting of Larry Moore, Brian Brower, Kade Boisseranc and Matt Squires. Not only are these guys terrific IT people, all of them were former city lifeguards. They really understand the character and the vibe of San Clemente and they managed to put that feeling into our new website.

Designated site administrators representing every city department and division were involved in this effort. Special thanks to Kade Boisseranc for serving as the city’s point person for Vision, the web design consultant, and for conducting training sessions for our employees. City Council had input in the process too, while members of the public were surveyed and

asked what they would like to see. Collaboration by all these different groups enabled the IT department to add new features. The result is a better online experience.

Here’s my top 10 list of CITY COUNCIL things I like best about CORNER the new website:

By Bob Baker 1. Visually appealing style representing San Clemente’s character.

2. Responsive design allowing the site to adapt to any device.

3. Intuitive mega-menus navigation with sub-menus and graphical buttons.

4. Interactive components including print page, give feedback, share and bookmark and font size.

5. Site specific translation and search.

6. Social media integration, including Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

7. Consolidated live beach camera, lifePage 11

guard surf report and weather information.

8. Staff and facility directories, integrated calendars and photo albums.

9. Streamlined content management system allows staff to maintain accurate and current information.

10. Most importantly, the city’s continued emphasis on transparency.

So, be sure to check us out at www.san-clemente.org and let me know what you think. I would enjoy hearing from you at bakerb@san-clemente.org.

Happy web surfing.

Bob Baker served term as Mayor of San Clemente in 2013. He was re-elected to the San Clemente City Council in 2012 after first being elected in 2008. He is a more than 20-year resident of the city. SC PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, the SC Times provides Guest Opinion opportunities in which selected columnists’ opinions are shared. The opinions expressed in these columns are entirely those of the columnist alone and do not reflect those of the SC Times or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@sanclementetimes.com

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SOAPBOX GUEST OPINION: Wavelengths by Jim Kempton

Who is the Baby Boomer’s Musical Voice?

For Baby Boomers, who is the musician with both wide popularity and artistic gravitas?

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common debate among music lovers of my generation is choosing our era’s most significant vocalist.

It’s a complicated question. Not only have musical genres expanded in our era but our tastes have become an eclectic stew of rock, jazz, blues, folk, pop and country.

Additionally, The Beatles and Bob Dylan made writing one’s own music a prerequisite for artistic greatness as well.

So, who would you choose? For breadth of musical styles, both written and sung, my vote would go to Van Morrison. Morrison has arguably penned the best of his generation’s songs in at least three distinct categories: the epic rock anthem “Gloria,” the unforgettable jazz melody “Moondance” and the timeless love ballad “Have I Told You Lately that I Love You?” A Belfast-born Irish tenor, Morrison is the only non-native American singer with the soulful improvisation of Ray Charles, the compositional genius of Smokey Robison and the lyrical depth of Bob Dylan.

He’s the only foreign-born singer with the interpretive imagination of Frank Sinatra, the guttural authenticity of Muddy Waters and rhythmic jazz-funk of James Brown.

Morrison is the only “non-native American

singer with the soulful improvisation of Ray Charles, the compositional genius of Smokey Robison and the lyrical depth of Bob Dylan.

– Jim Kempton

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“Have I Told You Lately that I Love You” is a gorgeous love ballad whose simple romantic lyrics and memorable melody form an ageless work of subtle emotional power. Rod Stewart may have made it famous, but “Van the man” invests his own song with equally passionate conviction.

“Gloria” may have the best three chords of unrestrained, sexually implicit and electrifying rock ever recorded. Van wrote

it at 17 and no 17 year old can sit when listening to that snarling vocal and irresistible riff. It was punk before punk.

“Moondance?” Utterly original, this magical melody casts an irresistWAVELENGTHS ible spell as flute, piano

By Jim Kempton and saxophone solos weave wonders between Van’s sharp, scatting vocals and the most dazzling jazz bass line this side of Charlie Mingus.

But I’d submit to a jury that Morrison also wrote and sang the era’s best pop song, “Brown-eyed Girl.”

Here is my smoking gun of circumstantial evidence: My wife and I visited New Orleans a few years ago on a strictly musical mission. It’s no secret that musicians good enough to play on Bourbon Street are almost always major talents with minor record contracts. We selected an assortment of the best, including blues, zydeco, Dixieland, cajun, country, R&B, jazz and a red-hot rock ‘n’ roll classic quartet.

There were Harlem horn players, Irish minstrels, Baton Rouge banjo pickers, Nashville steel slide guitarists, French Creole fiddlers, Memphis mandolins, accordion-cracking Acadians, Chicago bluesmen and rockers from Redlands.

As varied an array of musical styles as the American idiom offers, these ensembles all produced uniquely distinctive sets. But these master musicians—different as they were—all had one thing in common: while four of them played a version of “Brown Eyed Girl,” every one (I kid you not) of those great bands played something from the Van Morrison canon. I rest my case.

Jim Kempton is a writer and music lover who wasted much of his misspent youth cavalierly committing large swatches of popular music to memory. Morrison is an admitted devotee of all the above-mentioned musicians (Sinatra, et al) citing most of them in his lyrics. 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

Join the San Clemente Times for Beachside Chat, Friday at 8 a.m. at Café Calypso.

SC Times columnist and SCHS social worker Susan Parmelee will be this week’s guest.

She’ll discuss issues facing students and parents as they head back to school.

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

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picnic in the Mission’s central courtyard.

Proceeds benefit Mission preservation efforts. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. 26801 Ortega Highway. Tickets and reserved tables available. Call 949.234.1317 or visit www.missionsjc.com.

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

PIER PRESSURE IV 8 p.m. Live instrumental surf music at Knuckleheads Sports Bar & Grill, 1717 North El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.2410, knuckleheadsmusic.com.

Thursday | 04 GARDEN ANGELS 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Volunteers meet every Thursday in front of the Montanez Adobe at Los Rios Park in San Juan Capistrano to help maintain the garden and more.

Bring gloves and wear close-toed shoes.

949.606.6386, www.goinnative.net.

Friday | 05 ELLIOT ON PIANO 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Live music at The Cellar.

156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

TOSHIBA TALL SHIPS FESTIVAL The sights, smells and sounds of authentic working tall ships is set to return to the Dana Point Harbor as the Ocean Institute hosts the 30th annual Toshiba Tall Ships Festival. The event kicks off Friday, Sept.

5 with a sunset parade of the nine participating vessels in the waters just off of the Harbor. The festival continues through the weekend with live music, food, arts, crafts and demonstrations of seafaring days past by pirate reenactors. Admission to the Institute and ship deck tours is $5 for members and $8 for non-members, ages 3 and up. Tickets to sail aboard a tall ship during a mock cannon battle are $40-$65 and available for ages 4 and up. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.

Saturday | 06 BACKYARD SKILLS: FOOD PRESERVATION 1 p.m. Learn recipes, procedures, safety

SUNDAY, SEPT. 7: THE VILLAGE ART FAIRE 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Shop and stroll along Avenida Del Mar, in the heart of historic downtown San Clemente on the first Sunday of every month, where close to 70 gifted artisans sell their hand-crafted art and crafts. Explore a variety of exceptional work including fine art, photography, ceramics, wood work, botanicals, knits, jewelry, leather goods, metal work, organic textiles, natural body products, fused and blown glass and much more. 949.395.7008, www.villagesanclemente.org.

tips and techniques behind preserving, canning and fermenting various foods.

Participants can taste preserved foods, including fig balsamic preserves, pickled onions and zucchini jam. $12 fee goes toward The Ecology Center. The Center for Living Peace, 4139 Campus Drive, Irvine.

For more information, visit www.theecologycenter.org or call 949.443.4223.

MUSIC UNDER THE STARS 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Jumping Jack Flash, tribute band to The Rolling Stones, performs as part of Mission San Juan Capistrano’s popular summer concert series. Enjoy live music, dancing and a

DRAG FACTORY SHOW 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Female impersonators show. Dinner Reservations recommended starting at 6 p.m. for best seating. Show reservations can be made by calling in advance at 949.481.1222, www.adelesanclementeinn.com.

Sunday | 07 GRANDPARENTS DAY NATURE WALK 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Celebrate National Grandparents Day with an easy hike at The Reserve/Richard and Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy. Register by 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6. To RSVP, for directtions or more info, visit www.rmvreserve.org.

BLUE WHALE DISCOVERY CRUISE 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Join marine biologists from the Ocean Institute on a search for the world’s largest mammal, the blue whale. Travel to the feeding grounds of the great blues aboard the Sea Explorer. $35 for adults, $22 for children. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.

SAN CLEMENTE FARMERS MARKET 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Bundles of flowers, fresh produce and much more every Sunday on Avenida Del Mar. Rain or shine.

Monday | 08 JUNIOR WOMAN’S CLUB MEETING 6:30 p.m. The San Clemente Junior Wom-

an’s Club is holding their monthly general Meeting. All meetings are held at the RIO Adult Day Health Care Center, 2021 Calle Frontera, San Clemente. Meetings are free and open to the public. www.scjwc.org I HEART YOGA IN THE PARK 10 a.m. Join fellow yogis at Lantern Bay Park for an hour-long class each day, rain or shine. Evening classes held Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30 p.m. Classes also held at 8:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at Historic Town Center Park in San Juan Capistrano. Donations suggested. 25111 Park Lantern, Dana Point, www.iheartyogainthepark.com.

Tuesday | 09 SJC WRITERS GROUP 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Discuss and improve your writing skills or learn how to publish with the San Juan Capistrano Writers Group. You must be actively working on a writing project. Occurs the second Tuesday of each month at the San Juan Capistrano Library, 31495 El Camino Real. For more info, call Lori Lawson at 949.493.1752 or visit www.ocpl.org.

Wednesday | 10 THE KALAMA BROTHERS 7:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Live music at Iva Lee’s.

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

CAPO BEACH FARMERS MARKET 3 p.m.–7 p.m. Visit the area’s latest weekly market where locally-grown, organic produce and regional artisans are featured.

Capo Beach Church, 25975 Domingo Ave., 949.573.5033, www.danapoint.org.

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

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

At the Movies: ‘The Two Faces of January’ Revealed

A Viggo Mortensen and Kirsten Dunst in The Two Faces of January.

Photo: Magnolia Pictures

San Clemente Times September 4–10, 2014

cclaimed novelist Patricia Highsmith seems to have been blessed with great film adaptations of her work, from Strangers on a Train (1951), to The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999) to the most recent film featuring of her characters, The Two Faces of January. Adapted by Iranian filmmaker Hossein Amini with a cast of Hollywood actors, the film should have all the ingredients to impress like its predecessors.

In 1962 Greece, Chester and Collette MacFarland (Viggo Mortensen and Kirsten

Dunst), are enjoying their last day of vacation when worldly tour guide Rydal (Oscar Isaac) befriends them. When it appears Chester and Rydal don’t like each other much, despite Collette finding him interesting enough, the three decide to part ways. That is until Rydal catches Chester in the middle of an unfortunate accident that could land him in jail.

Like Ripley, Two Faces is a feast for the eyes and if anything, this movie has some of the best aesthetics of a drama/thriller this season. Alberto Iglesias’ score is an added

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plus that completes the impressively retro 1960s feel and look. But unlike the previous Highsmith adaptations which featured high tension and thrills, January is more of a melodrama with a barely convincing love triangle. The rivalry of Chester and Rydal is more interesting on the run than for the love never really shown to grow between Collette and Rydal. Because of this, The Two Faces of January might only be truly enjoyable to fans of Highsmith or any of the other players. —Megan Bianco www.sanclementetimes.com

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY AIR CONDITIONING

Oasis Heating & Air

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APPLIANCES

South Coast Furniture & Mattress

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APPLIANCE SERVICES & REPAIRS

ASAP Appliance Service

3200 Legendario, 949.361.7713, www.asapapplianceservice.com

ART GALLERIES

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

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FURNITURE

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GRAPHIC DESIGN

IMAGES/Creative Solutions

117 Del Gado Road, 949.366.2488, www.imgs.com

HAIR SALONS

Kreative Hair Design

173 Avenida Serra, 949.498.6245

Village Books

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Oasis Heating & Air

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HOME DÉCOR CHIROPRACTIC

Thompson Chiropractic

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CHOCOLATE/CANDY

Lure of Chocolate, Gourmet Foods & Gift

949.439.1773, www.LureofChocolate.com

Schmid’s Fine Chocolate

99 Avenida Del Mar, 949.369.1052, www.schmidschocolate.com

CONCRETE

Costa Verde Landscape

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

DENTISTS

William Brownson, D.D.S.

3553 Camino Mira Costa, Ste B, 949.493.2391, www.drbrownson.com

Eric Johnson, D.D.S.

647 Camino de los Mares, Ste. 209, 949.493.9311, www.drericjohnson.com

Kristen Ritzau DDS

122 Avenida Cabrillo, 949.498.4110, www.KristenRitzauDDS.com

EDIBLE LANDSCAPING

Organics Out Back

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South Coast Furniture & Mattress

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LANDSCAPING

Costa Verde Landscape

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

MANAGEMENT - HOA

AMMCOR

910 Calle Negocio, Ste. 200, 949.661.7767, www.AMMCOR.com

MATTRESSES

South Coast Furniture & Mattress

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MORTGAGES

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

MOTORCYLE PARTS & SERVICE

SC Rider Supply

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

MUSIC LESSONS

Danman’s Music School

949.496.6556, www.danmans.com

ELECTRICAL

Arcadia Electric

949.361.1045, www.arcadiaelectric.com

Janet Poth - Violin & Viola

413 Calle Pueblo, 949.922.6388, janpoth@aol.com

REAL ESTATE

Antonio Fiorello, Forté Realty Group

Lange & Minnott

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San Clemente, 949.842.3631, www.forterealtygroup.com At Thompson Chiropractic we utilize a variety of chiropractic techniques, physiotherapy modalities and soft tissue therapies to relieve your pain as fast as possible. Dr. Russell Thompson and his staff are committed to getting you back to the things you love. Schedule an appointment or walk in today. 629 Camino De Los Mares, Suite 104, 949.240.1334, www.thompson-chiro.com

OFFICE FURNITURE

South Coast Furniture & Mattress

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

PAINTING

KC Painting & Decorating

3349 Paseo Halcon, 949.388.6829, www.bringcolorintoyourlife.com

PERIODONTICS & DENTAL IMPLANTS

Dr. Alice P. Moran, DMD

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

PEST CONTROL

Colony Termite Control

1402 Calle Alcazar, 949.361.2500, www.colonytermite.com

PHARMACIES

Sea View Pharmacy

665 Camino De Los Mares, #101, 949.496.0123, www.seaviewpharmacy.com

PLUMBING

Bill Metzger Plumbing

929 Calle Negocio Suite D, 949.492.3558, www.billmetzgerplumbing.com

Chick’s Plumbing

949.496.9731, www.chicks-plumbing.com

Marcie George Star Real Estate South County

949.690.5410, marciegeorge@cox.net

“Sandy & Rich” - ReMax

949.293.3236, www.sandyandrich.com

RESTAURANTS

Café Calypso

114 Avenida Del Mar #4, 949.366.9386

ROOFING CONTRACTORS

Jim Thomas Roofing

162 Calle de Industrias, 949.498.6204

SALONS

Salon Bamboo

150 Avenida Del Mar, Ste. A, 949.361.3348, www.salonbamboo.com

Salon Bleu

207 S. El Camino Real, 949.366.2060, www.scsalonbleu.com

Sanctuary Salon & Spa

1041 Avenida Pico, Ste. B, 949.429.5802, www.sanctuarytalega.com

SECONDHAND/ CONSIGNMENT SHOPS

South Coast Furniture & Mattress

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

TERMITES

Colony Termite Control

1402 Calle Alcazar, 949.361.2500, www.colonytermite.com

WEBSITE DESIGN

San Clemente Website Design

949.246.8345, www.sanclementewebsitedesign.com

WINDOW & DOOR INSTALLATION

Offshore Construction

949.444.6323, www.offshoreconstruction.org

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BED FRAME Metal bed frame. Adjustable for all sizes. $35/obo. New condition. 949.533.9761

GARAGE SALES RUMMAGE SALE The Capistrano Terrace Mobile Home Park will be having a rummage sale through out the park with multi families joining in.

September 13 & 14 Saturday and Sunday from 8am-2pm 32802 Valle Road just before the Volkswagen dealership.

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Deadline 5pm Monday. No phone calls.

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SURF STUFF WETSUIT FOR SALE Mens Quiksilver full suit, barely used. Size medium $75. Call or text 949.533.9761.

WANTED STAMPS! Buying Large Postage Stamp Collections! Nick, (619) 672-0434

POOL SERVICE, REPAIR, REMODEL

SC Pool & Spa Works

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

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GUEST OPINION: Wellness and Prevention by Susan Parmelee

Back-to-School Stress Look for signs that your youngster might need help

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s San Clemente youth go back to school, they begin the year with great enthusiasm and excitement.

However, as the year progresses and students balance academics, extra-curricular activities and a social life, they may have difficulty coping with stress.

Understanding stress and adolescent brain development is important to helping our kids. Stress is a physiological reaction of the body to challenges—physical, emotional and intellectual.

The human body responds to stressors through the nervous system, speeding up heart rate, respiration rate and blood flow.

This response helps us to react quickly and rise to a challenge. However, if the stress lasts too long or we overreact, our body uses up to much energy and we experience fatigue, sleeplessness and weakened immune systems.

The still developing teen brain allows stress to kick in more quickly and leaves less time for the nervous system to assess the danger and calm down—causing more energy expenditure to fight the stressor.

Since it is the job of the developing teen brain to increase both social and decision making neural pathways, teens feel much more anxious about social situations and academic challenges.

As noted above, teen stress is very different than adult stress—in a recent American Psychological Association survey, 27 percent of U.S. teens reported experiencing extreme stress during the school year with only 13 percent reporting extreme stress during the summer.

The reported stressors were: school demands and frustrations; negative thoughts and feelings about themselves; changes in their bodies and pressure to have a certain body type; social difficulties; taking on too many activities; too high expectations; pressures to experiment with drugs, alcohol or sex; problems at home and bullying.

As a parent, it is important to listen and not minimalize your child’s concerns, even if you believe they are not valid worries.

When a teen is stressed, parents may

notice changes in mood including increased irritability, tearfulness, feelings of hopelessness, physical complaints— stomachache, headaches, tiredness—withdrawal from friends and family WELLNESS AND and difficulty concenPREVENTION trating. Psychologists

By Susan believe that increased Parmelee stress levels correlate to rising numbers of adolescents diagnosed with depression and anxiety.

If you are concerned that your child may be experiencing clinical symptoms consult your pediatrician or mental health provider.

The most important tip for parents and those who work with teens is to listen and try to understand what is causing the stress. Help the teen find positive ways to deal with stress—physical activity and taking breaks for enjoyable activities; talking about problems with others; setting small goals and breaking tasks into manageable chunks; focusing on what one can control and letting go of what one cannot control; deep breathing; lowering unrealistic expectations, healthy eating and sleeping.

Finally, as parents and adults involved in teens’ lives, it is important to model appropriate coping strategies for dealing with stress. When you and your kid feel the stress levels rising, head out the door for a walk on the beach trail.

Susan Parmelee is a social worker who works during the week at San Clemente High School in the Wellness & Prevention Center and at Western Youth Services.

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Church Presenting Reggae Concert, Food Truck Event Sunday Heritage Christian Fellowship will present a free concert by Christian Reggae artists Arrive at 6:30 p.m. at the church, located at 190 Avenida La Pata in San Clemente.

Concertgoers are also invited to arrive at 5 p.m. to purchase food from Tamarindo Mexican food truck that has been featured on the Food Network show “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.”

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Partners Alfredo Madero and Suzanne Diehl spent years developing the Shine massage and healing method for use at their storefront operation on Camino de Estrella. Photo: Jim Shilander

Business Beat News from San Clemente’s business community

BY STEVE SOHANAKI

New Opening SHINE BODYWORKS 380 Camino De Estrella 949.916.1419, www.shinebodyworks.com.

It took four years for Alfredo Madero and partner Suzanne Diehl to develop the “Shine method” that is the center of the couple’s new flagship storefront, Shine Bodyworks, which opened in July.

Madero is a massage therapist and reflexologist, a type of massage that targets specific areas of the feet to treat organs, as well as reiki practitioner, a form of massage dedicated to aligning chakras. Diehl has spent her career in marketing but is also a reiki practitioner.

Diehl said Madero has used the method

on dozens of clients over the last several years while developing the method, which combines the eight different massage methods with research into the healing properties of electromagnetic frequencies.

“We’re different from anybody out there,” Diehl said. “We hope to be teaching the method in schools one day.”

Diehl said in addition to the physical touch of massage, Shine utilizes technology to help treat pain from the inside and out.

The storefront also has products for sale, which Diehl said helps to support the efforts made during the massage, including alkaline water, sandals and healthconscious food.

Another product utilized throughout the store are “Earthing” mats that help provide a connection to the ground, and reduce the buildup of static electricity, which can be harmful to the body, Diehl said.

“The effects on the bodies we worked on are undeniable,” Diehl said. “People leave here crying because they’re getting amazing treatments and feel so great.”

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Tritons Football Edges Garfield 38-22 in Season Opener

BY STEVE BREAZEALE, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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riday night’s showing against visiting Garfield was just what the San Clemente High School football team needed.

The Tritons offense lit up the scoreboard and the defense held the Bulldogs in check as San Clemente picked up a 3822 nonleague victory to start their season on Aug. 29.

The win snapped an eight-game losing streak for San Clemente (1-0) dating back to last season.

The Tritons displayed a balanced offensive attack on the first drive of the game, which spanned 16 plays and ended with a 24-yard Sam Darnold touchdown run up the middle of the Garfield (0-1) defense.

Darnold, who played in his first game since breaking his foot in Sept. of last year, finished the game with a pair of passing and rushing touchdowns. He threw for 138 yards and ran for 76 more.

The run game was particularly effective for the Tritons, who racked up 262 yards on the ground. The running back tandem of sophomore Brandon Reaves and junior Vlad Dzhabiyev flanked Darnold and provided the offensive firepower. Dzhabiyev had a game-high 132 yards rushing and scored once.

Reaves, who was playing in his first varsity game, rushed for 34 yards and served as a downfield weapon at receiver.

Junior Vlad Dzhabiyev, sophomore Brandon Reaves and senior Sam Darnold accounted for 454 combined yards of offense in San Clemente’s win over Garfield on Aug. 29. Photo: Steve Breazeale

The sophomore reeled in six catches for 74 yards and scored twice. Reaves’ second touchdown catch, an 11-yard pass from Darnold, put the Tritons up 31-14 in the fourth quarter, ultimately sealing the win.

“Brandon is a sophomore but he played like a senior tonight. He’s got a bright future here. He and Vlad combined, I call them thunder and lighting and they showed that tonight,” San Clemente head coach Jaime Ortiz said.

The Bulldogs finally broke through for a score just seconds before halftime, when junior quarterback Ausencio Navarro hit Stevie Williams for a 33-yard touchdown pass to make it 14-7.

Navarro connected with Williams for another big play midway through the fourth on a 67-yard touchdown pass that made it 31-22. Navarro passed for 298 yards.

But the Tritons defense, who were playing without starting cornerback Jake

Russell, made Navarro pay several times on the night.

San Clemente’s Liam Eldridge intercepted Navarro with three minutes to go before the half, which set up a Darnold touchdown run. When Navarro tried to scramble late in the third, he fumbled and the Tritons pounced on it. Andrew Frohner and Liam Buhl also recorded interceptions for the Tritons.

San Clemente’s defense, anchored by the strong play of senior linebacker Riley Whimpey, recorded five sacks.

The win was a step back in the right direction for San Clemente, who will play Huntington Beach next week.

“A win is a win at this point. We have to fine tune some stuff on defense and offensively I thought we did a really good job controlling the football,” Ortiz said.

“We play defending CIF champ Huntington Beach (next week) we have to go back to work tomorrow and get ready for that next game.”

San Clemente may be on the road this week, but fans wanting to catch the game can do so by visiting the website of Friday Night Live, www.schsfnl.com, a team of broadcasters devoted to live video streaming every Tritons game online. This year’s broadcast crew consists of play by play man Rich Corder, Frank Kling and Terry Kling.

The crew starts off with a pregame show 10 minutes before kickoff on game days. SC

Q&A With New SCHS Girls Volleyball Coach Tom Beard

BY STEVE BREAZEALE, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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Tom Beard takes over as the new head coach of the girls volleyball program at San Clemente High School. Photo: Steve Breazeale

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om Beard has deep ties to the San Clemente High School volleyball program. In fact, the school’s very first volleyball season coincided with Beard’s freshman year. Two years later, Beard was the starting setter on the school’s first CIF Championship team.

Beard went on to be an All-American at Pepperdine University and appeared on USA Volleyball Junior and National Team rosters.

When former Tritons girls volleyball head coach Rob O’Rear resigned in March after 21 years at the helm, Beard was pegged by the administration to be his successor.

Beard and the Tritons will open their season on Sept. 4 with a tough road game against Orange Lutheran. We caught up with him two days before the start of the season to get his thoughts on the state and history of San Clemente volleyball and what he brings to the program.

San Clemente Times: What made the job opening at San Clemente High so at-

tractive to you?

Tom Beard: There’s always good volleyball here at San Clemente. It’s kind of an area that breeds volleyball. That makes my job a little bit easier. There’s talent here, it’s just a matter of me not getting in their way.

It made sense to me on a lot of levels but it’s kind of nice to be able to give back to a program, school and community that has given a lot to me over the years.

Volleyball, really, I look back and it’s done so much for me… I’ve traveled all over the place playing volleyball so it’s a great sport and this community is kind of where I got my start so it’s a good time.

SCT: Have you kept an eye on the Tritons program and their success in recent years?

TB: No I didn’t. In fact it’s funny because I come here without any preconceived ideas about the previous staff or the girls that I have and who played last year. I kind of just kept an eye on what I have at tryouts and how it would fit for me on the team.

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SCT: What were your first impressions of this group?

TB: We have a great group. Usually you keep a team of 12 (players). But I kept 16 this year because all 16, when we’re in the gym, its great energy and each one of them is adding something important, some element, which we needed.

We have a big team, depth at every position. So there’s a lot of competition at each of those roles, which is healthy. It also means the energy in the gym during practice, we compete against each other, is great energy. Creating an atmosphere in practice that’s competitive and fun, that’s not easy to do. So we have that element that should help us during this process as we go on.

SCT: You open your season on Thursday, what will be the key for you guys to have a winning season?

TB: It’s a process, it takes time. As long as we are getting a little bit better every day, by the end of the year, we can surprise people. SC www.sanclementetimes.com

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

Girls Tennis Begins Season at Corona del Mar

The San Clemente High School girls tennis team will have a lot of new players on the roster as they head into 2014. Head coach John Stephens anticipates that three freshman will start this season for the Tritons.

San Clemente was set to travel to play in a season-opening doubles match against Corona del Mar on Sept. 2. Results were not available at press time.

The Tritons will play Mater Dei at home on Sept 8.

Tritons Volleyball Travels to Play Lancers

The San Clemente girls volleyball team will begin their season with a road game against Orange Lutheran on Sept. 4. The Tritons are under the guidance of firstyear head coach Tom Beard.

Girls Golf Tees off in the Desert The San Clemente girls golf team will tee it up at Lakes & Springs Country Club on Sept. 6 as part of the Palm Desert Tournament.

San Clemente’s Kolby Allard will be a key part of the USA Baseball 18U National Team.

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Allard, Herbert Named to USA 18U Baseball Team

The San Clemente Surf girls U15 team finished runner-up at the Notts Forrest Cup Tournament on Aug. 31.

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Local players will don the red, white and blue for prestigious tournament

BY STEVE BREAZEALE, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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ollowing several grueling weeks of travel and tryouts, San Clemente High Schools’ Kolby Allard and Lucas Herbert were named to the USA Baseball 18U National Team on Aug. 29.

Allard and Herbert survived through the National Team Trials in early Aug. and made the final 20-man roster cut on Aug. 29, the organization said on their website.

Team USA have been playing other international squads this month, tuning Lucas Herbert up for the upcoming COPABE 18U Pan American Championships, which will be held in La Paz/Los Cabos, Mexico from Sept. 5-14. The team’s opening game will be against Argentina on Sept. 5 at 9 a.m.

The team has been operating out of the Houston, Texas area this past week, playing in a four-game exhibition series against Canada. Team USA won all four games.

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The second game of the series was held at Minute Maid Park in Houston, home to the MLB’s Houston Astros. They received a pregame pep talk from Astros’ players J.P. Arencibia, Dexter Fowler and George Springer.

The third game of the series had a very distinct San Clemente vibe, as Allard and Herbert helped power the USA team to a 9-1 victory.

Allard, a left handed pitcher, started the game for team USA and threw three scoreless innings. Allard allowed Kolby Allard one walk and struck out four in his outing.

Herbert, a catcher, had two doubles and two RBI on the day, including a first inning two-out double that plated two runs.

Allard has had a strong offseason, highlighted by an MVP performance at the Perfect Game All-American Classic on Aug. 10.

Aliso Niguel High School standout pitcher Kyle Molnar also made the team. SC

YOUTH SOCCER • The San Clemente Surf youth soccer program’s boys U10 and girls U15 teams reached the finals of the Notts Forrest Cup in San Diego on Aug. 31. Both teams were undefeated heading into the championship matches, but were defeated and finished second in their respective brackets.

The U15 girls team did not concede a goal in the tournament until the finals.

The boys team scored 26 goals in three games in the build up to the finals.

The Notts Forrest Cup was the final summer tournament on the club’s schedule. They will start league play this week.

• The California Football Academy’s girls U13 team won four consecutive games to take home the first-place Players Cup Tournament trophy in Huntington Beach on Aug. 24. The team did not lose a game at the tournament over the two-day span.

The team includes: Dafne Saldivar,

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Sabrina Tanamachi, Charlotte Jones, Lucy Kelly, Meagan Rowlett, Caroline Christl, Isabelle Peloso, McKenna Alvarez, Paige Campbell, Briana Mendoza, Piper Biolos, Emily Lowe and Savanah Burns. The team is coached by Shawn Burns and Rick Hadwick.

CHEER The San Clemente High School cheerleaders will host their 24th annual Junior Cheer Clinic at CSA Cheer Gym in San Juan Capistrano on Sept. 19.

The clinic is open to interested cheerleaders grades Pre-K-5. The Pre-K and kindergarten clinic will run from 2:30-5 p.m. The grades 1-5 clinic will run from 3-5:30 p.m.

The clinic is run by the Tritons cheer squad.

Cost to attend is $45 before Sept. 12, which includes snacks, dinner, a t-shirt and a spot on the field to cheer alongside the Tritons cheerleaders at a varsity football game.

For more information or to register, visit www.leaguelineup.com/tritoncheer or contact Heidi at 714.299.0111.

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Memories of Marie: The Swell Continues Just over a week post hurricane swell, surfers continue to recall fond memories of big surf

BY ANDREA SWAYNE, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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ow that the huge Hurricane Marie swell that brought frothing surfers out in droves has died down, it seems a secondary one persists—a swell of videos and photos still flooding social media as those who enjoyed the unusually big surf relive and share fond memories of Marie.

More than a week since the Pacific delivered awesome energy from the storm, tales from the new “Big Wednesday” continue to circulate throughout the surfing world. We thought we’d take one more

Dozens of spectators gathered atop the jetty and at the benches behind the Ocean Institute in Dana Point on Aug. 27 to watch the huge waves brought on by Hurricane Marie. Photo: Andrea Swayne

look at some of the fun times local surfers had courtesy of Marie and invite readers to submit photos to become a part of an online slideshow from the swell.

One such surfer, Mike Kinney of San Juan Capistrano, paddled out at Killer Dana in Dana Point behind the Ocean Institute on Wednesday, Aug. 27 to get his fill of the big surf. His session was cut short when the powerful waves snapped his board. As he returned to the beach, with half of his surfboard in tow and a huge smile on his face, he was greeted by shouts and applause from the dozens of

Mike Kinney of San Juan Capistrano had his session cut short when the large waves at Killer Dana snapped his board. He returned to the beach smiling and was greeted by applause. Photo: Andrea Swayne

GROM OF THE WEEK

KOLTON SULLIVAN

We got to know Kolton Sullivan, 16, of Capistrano Beach over the Labor Day weekend while he was making the most of the last few days of summer before starting his junior year at San Juan Hills High School.

SC TIMES: What equipment are you using right now?

KOLTON SULLIVAN: I have a 5’8” Rumner. Eric Rumner of San Clemente makes the best boards ever. Everyone should go check him out.

SCT: What is your favorite surf break?

KS: I don’t even know. I really like to surf Lowers on a good south or Creek in the winter; pretty much anywhere there are waves that look fun and where all my buds are at.

SCT: Tell us about some of your goals.

KS: I want to go to culinary school as a San Clemente Times September 4–10, 2014

Kolton Sullivan. Photo: Craig Whetter

back-up plan to becoming a pro surfer. I like that feeling after you’ve made something epic and then get to eat it—especially after a long day of surfing when everyone is hungry and stoked on it too.

SCT: What is your favorite thing to cook?

KS: Fish on the barbecue.

SCT: How do you do in school?

KS: Typically I get ‘As’ and ‘Bs’ but occasionally a ‘C’ will roll its way through and bum me out. I’ll go paddle out, regain the

Joe Aaron of Capistrano Beach slays a huge beast at the Wedge in Newport Beach on Wednesday, Aug. 27.

Photo: Jordan Anast

people gathered atop the jetty to watch the swell.

That same day, Capistrano Beach-based professional longboarder and artist Joe Aaron traveled to Newport Beach to test his mettle at the infamous Wedge. Aaron’s epic Marie memory came when he dropped in on and slayed a beast, the biggest wave of the day’s cleanup set. His ride became the centerpiece of many television news reports and a video he is featuring on his website, www.joemotion.com.

Aaron paddled out without a leash, atop a 9’5” single-fin longboard he shaped himself, excited at the chance to ride a wave in some of the biggest surf he’d ever attempted. good vibes and then go home and refocus on my studies.

SCT: Tell us about one of your best moments in surfing?

KS: The first time I did a full rotation, a perfect section just lined up in front of me.

I got a lot of speed and just hucked it and spun it all the way around. It was at Lowers and I was so stoked.

SCT: What or who inspires you?

KS: My dad and my uncle always pushing me to paddle out with them. My friends do too. They are really good and amp me out to get out there.

SCT: Are you into competing?

KS: I have surfed NSSA for two seasons and been on my school varsity team since freshman year. I may or may not do NSSA this season but will definitely do the Volcom Totally Crustaceous Tour. I may check out WSA too.

SCT: Any last words?

KS: I’d like to say thanks to my dad and my shaper for keeping me in the water and helping me out, and to everyone else who’s backing me. —AS

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“There was so much adrenaline when I saw it coming. I thought I’d better go because hesitating would mean going over the falls,” Aaron said. “The drop felt endless. At first my board was almost hydroplaning, barely even touching the water. I always wanted to surf a wave like that but thought I’d have to go to the North Shore to do it. It was the biggest I’ve ever ridden.

It was the 30-footer that everyone was talking about. The most exciting part was that it was right here in my back yard. I had my Big Wednesday.”

To submit a photo or video for the San Clemente Times online slideshow, send an email to aswayne@sanclementetimes. com. SC

SURF FORECAST Water Temperature: 68-70 degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: San Clemente: 8-12’ Fair Catalina: 12-15’+ Fair-Good Thursday and Friday: As the old SW swell slowly fades out, a new SSW swell will gradually fill in over Thurs/Fri, with the long period energy topping out over Friday afternoon/night. Surf will hang mainly around the waist high zone on Thursday for the better Southern Hemi exposures of the region. Surf will then increase on Friday with chest-head high to overhead sets. Select summer magnets of Orange County will see occasional well overhead sets in the afternoon. Calm to light/ variable wind in the early to mid morning, before a moderate Westerly sea-breeze develops.

Longer Range Outlook: The new SSW swell will hold steady all weekend, offering head high to 2-3’ overhead+ sets at the better exposed breaks of the region. This swell will then ease through next week. Check out Surfline for more details and the longer range outlook!

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