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San Clemente High School celebrates the class of 2015 graduation SPECIAL PULLOUT

San Clemente High School seniors prepare to receive their high school diplomas during the graduation ceremonies Friday at Thalassa Stadium.

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LOCAL NEWS & IN-DEPTH REPORTING Orange County Approves $5.8 Billion Budget THE LATEST: The Orange County Board of Supervisors approved the $5.8 billion budget for the coming fiscal year June 23, which comes with $723 million in general purpose revenue, of which $687 million is available for discretionary programs.

WHAT’S NEXT: A portion of the funding is slated to be used for internal investigations, the release stated; however, the supervisors may consider a different model for oversight functions in the next 30 days. The fiscal year begins July 1. —EH

Oil Spill Tar Balls May Be Creeping Toward San Clemente Beaches Former SCHS Principal Michael Halt was in attendance Friday to congratulate graduates at Thalassa Stadium.

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Five things San Clemente should know this week Mike Halt Declines CUSD Offer of Employment, will go to Estancia High THE LATEST: A letter from the Capistrano Unified School District sent to the San Clemente Times last Thursday stated former San Clemente High School principal Michael Halt had declined an “offer of employment” from CUSD. The letter was sent on behalf of Julie Hatchel, assistant superintendent, communications and public relations, and signed by district Superintendent Kristen Vital.

“While Mr. Halt has declined the district’s offer of employment, we are glad he will be part of the graduation ceremony and this special time for the students,” the letter stated.

The negotiation of offers for employment and reasons as to why Halt has reportedly declined offers of alternative employment were not mentioned in the letter.

Halt was in attendance at last Friday’s SCHS graduation ceremonies to congratulate students as they received their high school diplomas.

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A deluge of emails from SCHS parents and community members began last Monday that were copied to the San Clemente Times and other email accounts, asking that CUSD allow Halt to preside over graduation ceremonies.

“As a resident of CUSD communities we formally demand that Mike Halt conduct the Graduation this Friday at San Clemente High School,” Shay Arnett wrote in a letter to the district and also forwarded to the SC Times last Wednesday. “If you reject this we demand that you provide a legal basis for this rejection. Note that any failure to comply with this demand will be seen as a failure to perform your public duty.”

There were at least 75 more emails that echoed this sentiment. Most of the letters also demanded legal basis of a decision from the district and Vital should CUSD not allow Halt to preside over the graduation ceremonies.

In a telephone interview with Halt last Wednesday, he said he would be part of the graduation ceremonies in the role that was “most appropriate” for him. At the time, he did not mention anything regarding his status with the district.

Halt was ousted as principal of SCHS about two months ago amid foggy details as to why he was fired.

WHAT’S NEXT: On Tuesday, NewportMesa Unified School District announced Halt had been approved as principal of Estancia High School.

“Details of Mr. Halt’s transition are still being finalized,” a press release from the district stated. “It is anticipated he will begin with NMUSD on July 1.” —Eric Heinz

THE LATEST: U.S. Department of Fish and Wildlife officials announced Monday that at least some of the tar balls washing ashore from Santa Barbara County beaches to San Clemente have been linked to the Refugio oil spill that occurred May 19 as well as natural seepage from the ocean.

Plains All American Pipeline is responsible for the oil pipeline leak.

Readers have reported tar balls at San Clemente State Beach and parts of Dana Point at Strand and Salt Creek Beaches.

Surfrider Foundation in San Clemente has been adamant about trying to prevent drilling for oil near beaches.

“The recent oil spill in Santa Barbara is a stark reminder that our ocean is precious and vulnerable, yet government officials and oil companies continue the dirty business of oil drilling. It is time to take a stand and defend the world’s ocean,” Chad Nelsen, CEO of the Surfrider Foundation, said in a May 28 press release.

A June 8 press release from Plains All American said between 21,000 and 101,000 gallons of oil are estimated to have leaked from the pipeline.

WHAT’S NEXT: A California Department of Fish and Wildlife update on Monday stated that cleanup operations continue “with the focus shifting from cleanup to environmental restoration.” More testing from the tar balls will be done, the release stated. Surfrider Foundation is currently pushing for a federal moratorium on off-shore oil drilling. —EH

San Clemente Resident Rachel Farrokh Moved to Eating Disorder Facility THE LATEST: Rachel Farrokh, a San

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Clemente resident and former actress who has been battling life-threatening forms of anorexia, was moved to an eating disorder facility on Thursday at the University of California-San Diego, according to a Facebook post Saturday from her husband Rod Edmondson.

“Thanks to all of you who have been sending good thoughts, prayers and wellwishes,” Edmondson wrote in the post last Saturday. “We have had a rough couple of weeks and we are sorry we haven’t given an update. Now that we can breathe, we will be posting more on her recovery and give some answers to all of your questions.”

WHAT’S NEXT: In communication with the SC Times, Edmondson said he would discuss questions people had asked on social media websites about why it took the time it did to get Farrokh into a facility and why a second online GoFundMe fundraising account asking for $500,000 was created after doubling their $100,000 goal weeks beforehand. —EH

Border Patrol Arrests Man with Almost $1 Million in Cocaine THE LATEST: The U.S. Border Patrol reported agents arrested a man at a rest stop June 19 just south of San Clemente on Interstate 5 who had nearly $1 million dollars of cocaine hidden in his vehicle.

“Border Patrol agents approached a 30-year-old male U.S. citizen at a rest stop six miles south of the San Clemente Border Patrol checkpoint,” a press release stated. “After a short conversation with the man, the agents searched his 2002 Ford Explorer.”

Agents found and removed 25 packages of cocaine from hidden compartments throughout the vehicle. The bundles weighed 67 pounds in total and have an estimated street value of $871,000.

The man and narcotics were turned over to the Drug Enforcement Administration. The vehicle was seized by the U.S. Border Patrol.

WHAT’S NEXT: According to the Drug Enforcement Agency, cocaine trafficking of this amount carries a penalty at least 10 years in federal prison for a first offense.

To report suspicious activity to the U.S. Border Patrol, contact the San Diego Sector at 619.498.9900.—EH

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Is El Niño Rolling Out a Red Carpet?

Pelagic red tuna crabs wash up on South OC beaches by the hundreds of thousands, anglers delight seeing dolphin.”

When filleting her catches, Clifton makes a point of checking the stomach contents of her fish to see what they’ve been eating and says she often sees the red crabs, but in smaller numbers and mixed with a variety of other small fish.

“It’s crazy,” she said. “All the fish I’ve been catching lately have had stomachs completely full of red crab. I have not filleted a fish with any fin bait in it since January. I’ve seen red crab prior to this but not to this extent. The fishing has been epic.”

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t first glance, Salt Creek Beach in Dana Point looked as if a plush red carpet had been rolled out atop the sand on Sunday. But upon closer inspection, beachgoers were astonished to discover the crimson blanket was actually made of hundreds of thousands of wriggling tuna crabs.

The tuna crabs, also known as pelagic red crabs, or by their scientific name Pleuroncodes planipes, have been causing quite a stir, making appearances all along the Southern California coast over the last few weeks and leading many to speculate their appearance is a predictor of an upcoming El Niño weather event. The abundance of crabs has also brought tuna in greater numbers and much larger than normally present this far north of Mexican waters.

The crabs, typically from 1 to 3 inches long and resembling tiny lobsters, have been a popular subject of news reports and social media posts from Newport Beach to San Diego, as the site of so many on the beach is a relatively rare occurrence, one that longtime anglers say precedes El Niño weather patterns and makes for some exceptional fishing.

Anglers are fairly familiar with the creatures but normally see them in deeper water and much farther south in warmer water near Baja California, Mexico.

“This year we started seeing the crabs nearby in deeper water in about February,” said Brian Woolley, captain of the Dana Wharf Sportfishing vessel, Sum Fun. “Initially they were in about 300 to 360 feet of water, riding the current that has brought a mass of warm water from Baja up here this year.”

With the warm equatorial water comes ocean life native to it, from the bottom of the food chain on up, and that has been good for Southern California anglers, he said.

Tim Sullivan, a marine biologist at the Ocean Institute, explained that ocean upwellings are also an important part of the food chain leading to the abundance of crabs and the fish following them.

“When an upwelling occurs it brings food closer to the surface and feed the plankton that then becomes food for larger drifters like the red crabs,” he said. “Then, in turn, the red crabs become a wonderful food for a variety of birds, fish and marine mammals.”

The crabs are more drifters than they are swimmers and are at the mercy of the waves, Sullivan added. When they come closer to shore—as they have while drifting along with the unseasonably warm current—onshore winds wash them ashore as they are unable to escape the breaking waves.

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Donna Kalez (San Clemente), general manager of Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching, takes a closer look at the carpet of red tuna crabs Sunday at Strand Beach and Salt Creek Beach. Photo: Courtesy

THE FISHING’S FINE “Where the warm water goes, that’s where the fish are going to be,” Woolley said. “We are at the mercy of the currents.

Typically we see signs such as tuna crabs first appearing in July and August, building in August through September and then we see good fishing into October.

This year everything is happening on a more advanced schedule. It’s all about the water temperature.”

Woolley—who has worked aboard the Sum Fun since 1997 and as captain since 2000—added that he and fellow longtime fishermen and boat captains all recall an abundance of tuna crabs foreshadowing El Niño events. The last pronounced El Niño happened in 1997, when the crabs were also seen in abundance, although some were also seen in 2002. Both years had better than usual fishing, he said.

“There have been other signs as well,” Woolley said. “Normally we see good kelp growth during the winter when the water is cooler, somewhere between 55 to 58 degrees is prime for growth. This year the water never stayed in that range for long and the kelp really didn’t grow.”

That, along with the crabs, an early appearance of yellowtail, bluefin tuna sightings starting in May and yellowfin being caught in larger numbers this month are

all strong evidence of a coming El Niño, he said. Woolley also said he feels that signs of the cyclical El Niño pattern have been building over the last few years.

Local angler Dallas Clifton of San Clemente agrees.

The great fishing the crabs have brought has been amazing for Clifton, who grew up as part of a fishing family, making trips out of Dana Point and is now an accomplished angler, sponsored by Accurate Fishing and captain of her own boat, the Nauti Girl.

“Ever since last summer there has been year-round yellowtail when it used to be only seasonal,” she said. “We started seeing tuna in May, when we normally don’t see them until July or August.”

Adding to a number of big tuna catches off of the Dana Point coast in the last couple of weeks, Clifton reeled in a 134-pound bluefin tuna on Sunday—the biggest she’s ever taken—fishing approximately 11 miles out of the harbor and only slightly south of the city.

“We were following birds to find schools of tuna,” she said. “I have never seen anything like this around here. The tuna were actually breaking the surface of the water. It looked like a feeding frenzy. We were seeing 100- to 200-pounders above the water. At first we thought we were

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WILL WE SOON BE SAYING HOLA TO EL NIÑO? Sullivan said it is impossible to be 100 percent sure but the signs are indicative of the weather pattern, caused by unusually warm temperatures and known to bring heavy rains to the area.

“There are so many variables and weather is certainly a very important one,” Sullivan said. “Currents such as the warm one the red crabs are riding are often changed by wind. We’ve seen red crab cycles before and they do happen when water gets warm but El Niño patterns are a continuum, not stop-and-start events.”

Sullivan pointed to recent satellite imagery showing that warmer water in the Eastern Pacific off the coast of Central America near the equator as another sign of a building of an El Niño condition, but what the future effects of that are going to be is still speculation, he said.

“NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) has been making statements for four or five months calling the warm water an indicator of possible El Niño conditions,” Sullivan said.

On June 11, NOAA released an El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) advisory issued by the Climate Prediction Center and the International Research Institute for Climate and Society that said there is a greater than 90 percent chance that El Niño will continue in the Northern Hemisphere through the fall and around an 85 percent chance it will last through the winter of 2015/2016.

The advisory also predicts below normal hurricane season activity in the Atlantic and above normal activity in the central and eastern Pacific hurricane basins. Impacts of the weather pattern along the coast of California are predicted to be minimal through the summer but then begin increasing through late fall and winter.

As with all forecasting, the only thing to do is to wait and see. While Southern Californians anxiously await the muchneeded rains El Niño could bring, there will be plenty of good fishing to pass the time. SC www.sanclementetimes.com

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Community Meetings

NEWS BITES

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Retail Store to Lease Former Chamber Building

Surfrider Hosts International Surf Day Events

THURSDAY, JUNE 25

Coffee with a cop 8 a.m.-10 a.m. Join deputies and neighbors for a chance to ask sheriff’s deputies questions or voice concerns.

Cinnamon Production 647 Camino de los Mares, 949.361.8368.

Boys and Girls Club Open House 3 p.m. The Boys and Girls Club in San Clemente will host a check-passing ceremony and open house with information on its “college bound” program. 1304 Calle Valle. 949.484.0199, www.bgcsca.org.

CUSD Special Board Meeting 5 p.m. The Capistrano Unified School District will have a special Board of Trustees meeting, 33122 Valle Road, 949.234.9200, www.capousd. ca.schoolloop.com SUNDAY, JUNE 28

San Clemente Farmers Market 9 a.m.–1 p.m., Bundles of flowers, fresh produce and much more every Sunday. Avenida Del Mar. WEDNESDAY, JULY 1

Santa Margarita Water District Meeting 7:30 a.m. Regular meetings will have discussion on business regarding the water district. 26111 Antonio Parkway in Rancho Santa Margarita, 949.459.6400, www.smwd.com.

Kiwanis San Clemente Noon, Kiwanis Club of San Clemente is a nonprofit organization with volunteers dedicated to serving the children of our community. 1409 S. El Camino Real, 949.366.5423, www.sanclementekiwanis.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 2

Golf Course Commission Meeting 7 p.m. The Golf Course Committee meets every first Thursday of the month at the City Hall Council Chambers. 100 Avenida Presidio, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

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ment, all structures on the land reverted to the city when the chamber could not adhere to the terms of the agreement.

The A-frame building at 1100 N. El Camino Real was once home to the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce until a more than 40-year agreement fell through at the City Council level. It is currently unoccupied. Photo: Eric Heinz

A high-end fashion company, Novella Royale, has been approved to rent the building that was leased to the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce for more than 40 years. The business was approved for a commercial lease at 1100 N. El Camino Real for five years at a base rate of $2,800 per month, according to the lease agreement.

City Council approved the rental agreement at its June 16 meeting.

In 2014, city council voted not to reapprove the chamber’s lease rate of $100 per year. The land on which the building sits was constructed with chamber coffers, but the land has always been owned by the city. According to the original lease agree-

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Chad Nelsen, CEO of the Surfrider Foundation, helped a team of people break the Guinness World Record for the most people riding a surfboard on Saturday in Huntington Beach.

The event was organized by the city of Huntington Beach and renowned former surfing champion Peter “P.T.” Townend.

The surfboard weighed 1,200 pounds, carried 60 people and had to be lifted into the ocean by a crane.

Surfers met the requirement to surf on it for 10 seconds and beat that mark with 13, Nelsen said, adding the participants broke the record on the first try.

At the event, Surfrider Foundation volunteers helped cleanup beach trash and hosted a celebration of International Surfing Day, which is an annual event founded

by SURFER Magazine and the Surfrider Foundation. Beach cleanups were also held during the Surfing America USA National Championship and Volcom TCT Global Championship, at Lower Trestles.

“We’ve been sort of leading International Surfing Day, and the goal behind the day is to remind the surfing world that it’s their responsibility to help the world and its beaches,” Nelsen said.

coming from the beach or the buildings.

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INFORMATION REPORT Calle Campana, 600 Block (8:43 p.m.) A caller was having an issue with his neighbor’s dog. He said the dog was scaring him and his neighbor threatened him.

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.

BRANDISHING A WEAPON Avenida La Pata, 200 Block (4:59 p.m.) A man in his 20s grabbed what appeared to be the handle of a pistol and taunted men in his vehicle.

Monday, June 22 INDECENT EXPOSURE El Camino Real, 900 Block (7:36 a.m.) A caller reported a homeless man kept pulling his pants down.

Sunday, June 21 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES South El Camino Real/Avenida Mendocino (11:10 p.m.) Two subjects were seen dressed in full clown costumes with facemasks. One had an umbrella, the other had a cane with lights on it. When asked about their outfits, they said they always dressed that way.

DISTURBANCE Avenida San Pablo, 700 Block (4:34 p.m.) A group of unknown subjects in a red vehicle were throwing bottles into the caller’s yard.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Buena Vista, 1500 Block (1:26 p.m.)

A man who appeared to be in his 40s with shoulder-length, bowl cut silver hair was seen grabbing his genitals and looking around.

Saturday, June 20

UNKOWN TROUBLE 0 Block, (8:59 p.m.) A caller heard somebody yelling for help north of the pier. It was unknown whether it was

WELFARE CHECK Avenida Pelayo, 200 Block (11:07 p.m.) A caller reported a group of juveniles lighting fires on a nearby balcony. When the caller asked where the kids’ parents were, they got “mouthy” and said their dad was asleep.

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Woman Sustains Injuries from Smoke Inhalation About 30 Orange County Fire Authority firefighters responded to a San Clemente home Sunday night on the 300 block of Avenida Granada after a woman in her 50s had left food cooking on the stove too long, causing a small fire that filled her apartment with smoke, authorities said.

“She did have some potentially serious respiratory tract burns,” OCFA’s Capt.

Steve Concialdi said, adding the fire was doused in about 15 minutes.

“The lesson is, if you’re cooking something on the stovetop, don’t leave it unattended,” he said. “If you have to leave, shut the burner off before you leave.”

SC Resident Makes Pratt Institute President’s List San Clemente resident Amanda Huffman, a student at Pratt Institute in New York City, was among 900 students who made the President’s List in the Spring 2015 semester. Huffman was a member of the San Clemente High School class of 2013. Huffman is also interning this summer at the San Clemente Times.

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DISTURBANCE Corte Cabrito, 0 Block (10:27 p.m.)A caller said a juvenile threw a bush over a man’s fence and nearly hit the man’s son in the head.

DISTURBANCE Avenida La Pata, 200 Block (9:41 p.m.) Two men were yelling profanities at children from behind a fence.

Friday, June 19 CITIZEN ASSIST El Camino Real, 2600 Block (10:40 p.m.) A caller said his father took his vehicle out of storage and wouldn’t tell him where it was. He believed his father forged his signature to get it out of the tow yard.

VANDALISM REPORT Avenida Santa Barbara, 200 Block (6:52 p.m.)A woman reported somebody had jumped on her car and dented it. She found footprints on the roof.

DISTURBANCE Camino De Los Mares, 600 Block (6:36 p.m.)A homeless man and homeless woman were fighting with one another at a bus stop. The woman was hitting the man with her shoe.

DISTURBANCE El Camino Real, 300 Block (2:48 p.m.) Police ran a patrol check for a man who was apparently inhaling nitrous and yelling from his car parked in the nearby alley. www.sanclementetimes.com

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Business Beat News from San Clemente’s business community

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Coming Soon SHWACK BEACH GRILL 1527 North El Camino Real, 949.218.2731, www.theshwack.com The owners of Shwack Beach Grill have plans to open a second location in San Clemente.

Shwack has been serving up its California-inspired menu to Dana Point since 2011. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Shwack offers a variety of options, from burgers and tacos to grilled fish and “Baby Shwack Ribs.”

“Customers can expect high-quality product,” owner Max Fisher said. “They can expect handmade and chef-driven food and for it to be easy on the wallet.”

The new location is planned to open later this year. Although it will carry many of the same items as the original, there will be some changes as well.

“There will be more of a cantina theme,” Fisher said. “We’ll have the same products and food, the same basic concept, but with a cantina flare.”

Shwack Beach Grillin Dana Point is open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.

—Amanda Huffman

Lisa Eckman, OC Finds and Consign owner, opened the store in April.

Recently Opened OC FINDS AND CONSIGN 3551 Camino Mira Costa, 949.370.0620, www.ocfindsandconsign.com OC Finds and Consign is looking to help people find the perfect addition to their home decor.

Situated near the corner of Camino de Estrella and Camino Mira Costa, OC Finds and Consign sells gently used furniture, decorative pieces and other home-decor items. Along with its own inventory, the store offers consignment for people who wish to sell items.

“I’m looking for interesting, unique, multi-functional items that I can sell for a reasonable price,” Eckman said. “Inventory changes daily. I take consignment

Stacy Kerwin, manager of Sensitive Sweets, said many people from South Orange County visited the business’ initial location in Fountain Valley.

and bring in items myself. We’re always getting new things.”

OC Finds and Consign is open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays. Appointments can be in at other times. —AH SENSITIVE SWEETS 362 Camino de Estrella, 949.355.1080, www.sensitivesweets.com People with a sweet tooth in search of vegan, gluten-free or “allergen-free” treats have a new place to satisfy their craving since Sensitive Sweets opened a new location this month in San Clemente. The shop caters to those with eating habits inhibited by food allergies and makes all of their cakes, cookies, breads and candies dairy-, nut-, egg-, soy- and gluten-free.

“San Clemente was the perfect area

to expand to because of the small-town vibe,” said Stacy Kerwin, manager of the new San Clemente location. “(The Fountain Valley location) had so many people coming from South Orange County that it seemed to be a great fit.”

Sensitive Sweets was founded in Fountain Valley in 2010 by owner and head baker Melanie Hohman, after she discovered her youngest son, Bradley, had severe food allergies. Diagnosed at 9 months old, Bradley would develop severe eczema when he would come in contact with wheat, gluten, eggs, dairy, soy and certain fruits and vegetables.

After celebrating Bradley’s first birthday with a decorated cantaloupe instead of cake, Hohman set out to make a cake for her son that wasn’t just safe but tasted good too. After finding success, Sensitive Sweets came to be—with the goal of serving families with and without allergies alike.

“All of our candies and products are naturally dyed and naturally flavored,” Kerwin said, “so when you eat them it doesn’t taste like dyes, it doesn’t taste like rolled sugar. It has that kick and bang of natural ingredients. Everything is baked so fresh.”

The shop’s biggest hits to this point have been their pumpkin-spice donut holes and remedy bars, a brownie sandwiched between a cookie top and bottom drizzled in chocolate.

Sensitive Sweets will host a ribbon cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. on July 10.

—Evan Da Silva

San Clemente City Council Makes Committee, Commission Appointments

BY AMANDA HUFFMAN, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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n June 18, appointments took place for the Investment Advisory Committee, the Human Affairs Committee and the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Committee. Each appointment will last until June 30, 2017.

INVESTMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE Two people were appointed to the Investment Advisory Committee.

Joe Anderson has been a resident of San Clemente for 32 years, serving four terms on the City Council and three terms as mayor. In his application, Anderson said he has 40 years of business management experience, working at Mobil Oil Corporation for 11 years and State Farm Insurance for 29 years. He has served on the Investment Advisory Committee for 12 years and participated in the development of the City Investment Policy.

Arthur P. Carter has spent 30 years in commercial banking and also teaches at Concordia University’s Masters of Business Administration program. He received

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a bachelor’s degree in political science and economics from California State University, Chico and an MBA in finance and marketing from the American Graduate School of International Management. He has been a member of the Investment Advisory Committee since 2001 and served two year on the Golf Committee.

HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Four members were appointed to the Human Affairs Committee.

Patricia Drown, a professor, has spent two years on the Human Affairs Committee. She attended California Baptist University, earning a bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science and a master’s in counseling psychology. She received her doctorate from Capella University.

Attorney Pat Pinto has been a San Clemente resident for 28 years. She has also been on the Legal Aid Society of San Clemente and a manager of the Foreclosure Mitigation Unit.

Marta Smith, an administrative assistant, has previously been a member of the

San Clemente Village Committee. Her application cites experience with various volunteer opportunities, including the Mission Hospital/Pregnancy Resource and Families Assistance Ministries.

Nancy Sutherland has been a San Clemente resident for 30 years and has served two terms on the Human Affairs Committee.

BEACHES, PARKS, AND RECREATION COMMISSION Four committee members were appointed to the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission.

John Bandaruk is a retired San Clemente High School biology teacher. He has degrees in both biology and education.

He has served on the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission for the past two years. During this time he represented the BPRC in the Courtney’s Sandcastle Foundation.

John Dorey, a retired investment banker, said he has “been involved in recreational issues in San Clemente since 1998,” including the Coastal Trail, the Page 8

Quiet Zone and the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Foundation. He has an MBA from UC Berkeley.

Nicholas Gates has lived in San Clemente for 10 years and is a recreation center supervisor for the city of Lake Forest.

Gates said he has worked on a variety of projects, including an annual fundraiser for Etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest.

Timothy Shaw worked as senior parks planner at Indy Parks in Indianapolis for nearly two years before moving to San Clemente. He has worked for Beaches, Parks and Recreation Department as a Landscape Architect and Park Planner for eight years.

The members appointed to committees or commissions at the June 11 meeting were to the Golf Course Committee:Nick Azzollini, Rick Divel, Parker Steel and Dick Veale; to the Coastal Advisory Committee: Brian Haskins and Joseph Zidron; and to the Planning Commission: Michael Blackwell, Barton Crandell, Wayne Eggleston and Zhen Wu. SC www.sanclementetimes.com

SC SOAPBOX San Clemente

VIEWS, OPINIONS AND INSIGHTS

Letters to the Editor CLARIFICATION NEEDED ON NUCLEAR ENERGY INFORMATION DAVID DAVISON, San Clemente

Anti-nuclear zealots, Johnson and Headrick (San Clemente Times, June 18) continue their disinformation campaign with a fresh round of the same false statements they have made in the past. Contrary to Johnson’s claims, there is a nationwide radiation monitoring system called RadNet that citizens can access in near real time, something Johnson is fully aware of but fails to acknowledge. He is either willingly ignorant or deceiving the public on his statements regarding insurance/indemnification by the nuclear industry (Three Mile Island residents and businesses were fully compensated by the insurance Johnson pretends doesn’t exist). Johnson also conveniently ignores that it was anti-nukes who were against Yucca Mt. even before any studies were complete. They, not the industry, bare some of the blame for its failure to open.

As for the tube leak at San Onofre, Headrick is deceiving the public with his science fiction fantasy which bears no resemblance to reality. Likewise, on the spent fuel pools, which without power would pose no risk for some six weeks—his statement about 17 hours is baseless. Contrary to his assertions, no fuel canisters have ever leaked.

Headrick’s appeal to interim storage is more deception. There is no proposed interim storage site, so his claim that seismic and terrorist concerns (which are bogus)

have been addressed are equally false.

No member of the U.S. public has ever been injured by commercial nuclear power, an astounding record of safety. The report by independent investigator David Victor was a stunning rebuke of crazy antinuke charges, and even David Lockbaum, an anti-nuke from the Union of Concerned Scientists, said in regard to the anti-nuke hysteria over high burnup fuel, “That’s so far from the truth that the truth could not be seen using the Hubble telescope with a good lens.”

There are activist zealots in many endeavors of life. Their passion for the cause often outruns common sense as truth is sacrificed at the altar of expediency.

Reader beware of those who like Johnson, claim this “is by far the biggest threat to the future of southern California.”

VOTERS RESPONSIBLE FOR SAVING OUR HOSPITAL EDWARD BEYER, San Clemente

All of us are very concerned about losing our hospital. What is the answer to correct this tragedy? Here, in my opinion, is what caused the hospital’s demise.

In 1986, a Democratic congress, led by Tip O’Neal, passed a federal law called: ‘Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act.” All hospitals in America must follow this law. It is illegal to demand payment from anyone who enters emergency rooms, if they do not have the ability to pay. A hospital cannot even ask for a credit check. It is estimated by The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services that 55 percent of patients in emergency rooms do not pay. USA Today stated a month ago that community hospitals, out of necessity, are closing all

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over America. Our hospital has been losing money for a long time. Most local doctors don’t refer their patients to our hospital but send them elsewhere. When Reagan was governor, he ended up with a surplus because he closed down many of the mental hospitals. These poor people, who are the least able to take care of themselves, end up in emergency rooms, prisons and live on the streets. We never had homeless people until Reagan was governor. One dies almost every night in Los Angeles from homicide, disease, or rape. Last month, a homeless person died just off Pico, here in San Clemente. God help us all! For years, Republicans and Democrats in Washington, including Obama, have done nothing to protect our borders. Emergency room doctors, in many cases, deliver babies from illegal parents for free, or treat gunshot wounds for nothing. With the Affordable Health Care Act, hospitals have to pay significant tax on the equipment they purchase. This health care act is the kiss of death for all of us. Most politicians are not very smart. Their true skill is to get elected and re-elected. If we are losing our hospital, it is our own fault.

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GUEST OPINION: Straight Talk by Al Jacobs

Beware of Higher Education

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he title of one of many recent articles on the subject tells the story: “Student Debt a Growing Monster.” At $1.2 trillion, student loans are second only to mortgages as a source of consumer debt. Nearly 71 percent of college graduates floated loans, with the average now $35,000 in hock. If the degree guaranteed a well-paying job, it might be tolerable, but more and more graduates cannot find positions in their chosen field.

Except for quoting statistics and bemoaning tuition costs, neither professional educators nor government officials have any remedies. For you who are already victims, I have only solace. For those as yet unhooked, I offer the following advice.

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community college; as a junior and senior attend a convenient state university. Summer jobs may generate enough money that, by living on the cheap, you can avoid student loans. If you must, extend the job into the school year while taking classes only part-time. The aim is to avoid going into debt. There is nothing that will more adversely affect the quality of your life than becoming indebted at the very beginning of your productive years.

You’ll be told that any degree not earned at an exalted university is inferior and will stigmatize the recipient. That’s bunk! For the motivated student, the route I suggest provides as fine an education as four years at Harvard or Princeton. Neither the credentials of the faculty nor the attractiveness of the campus adds much of value to

the academic experience. It’s a fact that scholastic benefit is more dependent upon the student’s effort than anything else.

Admittedly, a smiling and enthusiastic professor at a prestigious university adds a touch of stature to the process, but the motivated student who strives to learn will do so regardless of the accouterments.

Al Jacobs, a longtime Dana Point resident and a professional investor for nearly a half-century, distributes a monthly newsletter in which he shares financial knowledge and experience. It is available at www. roadtoprosperity.net. SC

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YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER

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Chapel, the oldest operating church in California. Tours are every Sunday. Admission $2-$3. Price is in addition to museum admission. 26801 Ortega Highway, 949.234.1320, www.missionsjc.com.

What’s going on in and around town this week

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Thursday | 25 EIDON MUSARITY TOUR FOOD DRIVE 5-7 p.m. Eidon Musarity Tour, an event to gather food for the hungry, is bringing an evening of music and art to five surf shops from June 25 to 30. On June 25 the tour will stop in San Clemente at Icons of Surf.

Event patrons are requested to bring a minimum of one can of food as admission to the show. 710 N. El Camino Real, 714.963.0620, www.eidonsurf.com.

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

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

Friday | 26 FROM ASHES 2 GLORY, ADDICTION AWARENESS 4:45 p.m.-6:45 p.m. Food trucks, raffles, silent auction, celebrity speakers, videos, music and more. All proceeds will benefit the Ashes 2 Glory Foundation, providing grants for individuals receiving addiction treatment.

190 Avenida La Pata, 949.370.4477, www.ashestogloryfoundation.org.

Saturday | 27 VARIANT JEWELRY AND CLOTHING TRUNK SHOW 11 a.m.-5 p.m. The Trunk Show will feature handcrafted jewelry by Brianna Erin of Tat2 Designs. Refreshments, discounts, and a jewelry drawing will all be part of the event. 112 Avenida Del Mar, 949.366.6264, www.villagesanclemente.org.

MOMMY MOVIE MONDAYS 10 a.m. Moms and dads are welcome to bring their baby along to the theater every Monday at Krikorian Theaters. 641 Camino De Los Mares, San Clemente, 949.661.7610, www.kptmovies.com.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 28: FINAL SHOW OF ‘THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING ERNEST’ 8 p.m. Algernon Moncrieff and John Worthing have a secret: they maintain a fictitious persona of Earnest when visiting each other. In the country, Mr. Worthing remains Mr. Worthing, but Algernon becomes Earnest and vice versa. However, when the men collide in the country and their love interests find them out, the men have a lot of explaining to do!

Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for students, and can be purchased online. Cabrillo Playhouse, 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente, 949.492.0465, www.cabrilloplayhouse.org.

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE SENIOR CENTER BINGO 3:30 p.m. Bingo starts at 4 p.m. $100 game prizes sponsored by MemorialCare Medical Group. There will be a Silent Auction and 50/50 raffle. $45 per person (must be 18 years or older). Includes a dinner by Carbonara’s Trattoria with entertainment

by Barbara Tancredi, four cards for each game and two drink tickets. All proceeds benefit the Dorothy Visser Senior Center.

Dorothy Visser Senior Center, 117 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente, 949.498.3322, www.san-clemente.org.

“THIS IS NOT SURF ART” EXHIBITION OPENING 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Surfing Heritage and Culture Center will host a diverse collection of work for a new exhibit featuring a variety of media from artists. Admission is free for SHACC members, $5 for non-members.

The event includes music by Richard Knight, appetizers from Daphne’s Califor-

nia Greek Restaurants and drinks from San Clemente-based brewer Left Coast Brewing. 110 Calle Iglesia, 949.388.0313, www.surfingheritage.org.

ON THE ROAD AGAIN: AN AMERICAN TRIBUTE 4 p.m. The South Coast Singers continue their summer season at San Clemente’s St. Andrews By-the-Sea with “On the Road Again,” a tribute to music from every corner of the country. Tickets are $20, or $16 for students/seniors, and are available online or by calling the box office.

St. Andrews By-the-Sea, 2001 Calle Frontera, San Clemente, 949.613.7840, www.southcoastsingers.org.

Sunday | 28 SERRA CHAPEL TOUR 11:15 a.m. In honor of Father Serra’s 300th birthday celebration, tour the Serra

Wednesday | 01 THE LATIN TRUMPET SUMMIT: DIZZY AND BEYOND! 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Enjoy a performance featuring trumpeters Bijon Watson and Gilbert Castellanos at The Ranch, part of the Laguna Beach Live! Jazz Wednesday Summer Festival. Food and drinks available for purchase. Tickets are $17 online, $22 at the door. Doors open at 5 p.m. 31106 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach. For tickets or more info, visit www.lagunabeachlive.org or call 949.715.9713.

UPCOMING: JULY 4 SAN CLEMENTE FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS SHOW 9 p.m. The city of San Clemente hosts a fireworks show from the San Clemente Municipal Pier, which can be seen from many surrounding beaches and hilltop areas in San Clemente. The Pier will be closed at 6 p.m. to support the San Clemente Ocean Festival Fundraising Dinner.

To buy tickets, call 949.878.1273, www.san-clemente.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: ‘Me and Earl and the Dying Girl’ for Teens

BY MEGAN BIANCO, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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fter making a huge splash during the festival circuit last spring, Me and Earl and the Dying Girl finally arrives to indie theaters this month.

Though it’s become natural to compare artsy teen movies to Napoleon Dynamite (2004) and Juno (2007), Alfonso Gomez-Rejon’s film adaptation of Jesse Andrews’ novel is actually more along the lines of Garden State (2004) and (500 Days) of Summer (2009).

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During his senior year of high school, selfimposed loner Greg Gaines (Thomas Mann) decides to spend his last year as he has the previous three years— aloof and hidden from the rest of the world. The only thing he is committed to in his life is remaking classic films as amateur home movies with his best friend Earl (R.J. Cyler). When his parents (Connie Britton and Nick Offerman) push him to start socializing with classmate Rachel Kushner (Olivia Cooke), who was recently diagnosed with leukemia, his life

takes a sudden turn.

Molly Shannon co-stars as Rachel’s mom and Katherine Hughes plays Greg’s school crush. Gomez-Rejon has all the ingredients for a cute, fun flick, but something is holding it back from being stellar. Mann, Cyler and Cooke are remarkable presences, especially the latter two, who are rather talented newcomers. But Andrews’ dialogue and persona traits he’s given his characters sound and look almost like a cliché of tween hipsterisms from almost a decade ago. Me and Earl

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High school graduation is often bittersweet. It is a hallmark achievement in life, but it is also a farewell (for now). For the San Clemente High School class of 2015, it was something completely different. Having to deal with a spell of emotionally turbulent bomb threats during their four years, experiencing the loss of a beloved student and enduring the tumults of school board politics that resulted in the expulsion of someone who can only be described as the people’s champ—these are not typical high school memories or expectations. But the day had finally arrived and with it the typical memories and expectations—parents swelling with pride, students giving each other hugs and high-fives, congratulatory festivities and the resounding Triton spirit. The fruits of SCHS class of 2015 labors were ripe. All around Thalassa Stadium people exclaimed delight at the number of valedictorians. The athletic prowess of the Triton community was on its way to glorified heights. Former Principal Michael Halt was in attendance to shake the hands of the students over whom he presided. The student body awarded him as honorary Triton of the Year, an distinction usually reserved for students. It’s hard to immediately see what lasting effects high school had on the class of 2015, but the students have come out intact at the end of a teenage gauntlet.

Scholar of Scholars Arthur Huynh said it best in his commencement address: “That kind of grit and fortitude to stand by one another and band together as a community in a time of crisis is our most distinguished quality as a class.” —Eric Heinz

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A Hallmark Achievement

SCHOLAR OF SCHOLARS COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS

Forged by Grit and Fortitude

BY ARTHUR HUYNH

When I look back at freshman year—yeah, let’s skip that.

Sophomore year, too. All I can say about junior year was that it was traumatizing, especially if you took a bunch of Advanced Placement classes, so I did that, too.

Senior year, yeah, baby, that’s what’s up. All of the years pale in comparison. This was the year where we reigned supreme, got to relax and finally have some well-deserved fun.

Well, that’s what I heard, anyway. I was stuck in my room studying the entire time for this. Unfortunately, this was also the year where we had more than our fair share of hardships. There was our third bomb threat that we had to survive, our outstanding principal was torn away from us, and loved ones—lost, but never forgotten.

Arthur Huynh

We are the class that has been through the most, endured the most and persevered through the most like none other before us. We are a massive class of over 700 students who are all incredibly diverse, but we all have differences in our own ways of life.

Yet, when we encountered those hardships, these differences became inconsequential. When fate decided to challenge us, we stood together and supported one another every single time.

That kind of grit and fortitude to stand by one another and band together as a community in a time of crisis is our most distinguished quality as a class. That is what makes us stand out among the rest; that is what makes me proud to be a member of the San Clemente class of 2015.

Each of us has gone through our own hardships and struggled in our own way. It is through those struggles that we grew stronger and learned lessons to help us throughout life. You are the only ones who can understand those lessons. You don’t need this unbelievably handsome young man on top of this stage to tell you these things. All the wisdom you will ever need to know is already in you waiting to be discovered.

The things you can teach yourself, your life experiences will provide you with the personal tools needed for whatever path you choose. Just take a moment and step back and reflect on your experiences and you’ll realize that you’re more prepared for life than life is prepared for you.

So venture forth with the same grit and fortitude that you all exhibited this year. Venture forth with a community at your back and a future to challenge.

Class of 2015, venture forth and let’s show them what we got.

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SCHS Graduates Bold Denotes Valedictorian. *Distinguished Graduates: 3.5 Cumulative GPA & Above

Jordan Kathlyn Abraham Christian Joel Acevedo Cristian Acosta Shaina Lanae Aellig* Omar Aguilar Oscar Alberto Aguilar Charles H M Ahola* Tanjina Akter* Skyler Brie-Ann Albach Ryan Christopher Alexander Thea Caryssa Aliman* Kolby Kenneth Allard* Julia Rose Allegretto Zachary Raymond-William Allnutt Stephanie Alexandra Alpizar* Haley Marie Alvarado Judith Ambriz Alexander Ford Ames Nicole Gabriella Amico* Kush Anant Amin* Benedicte Oekland Amundsen Kaleigh Ann Anderson Kinsley Taylor Anderson Sarah Lynn Anderson Avalon Alayne Andrews Tyler Ray Ankrom Caitlin Fay Antonios David Magdiel Arizmendi Marelle Bebe Arndt

Hailey Tucker Arnett Analisa Ashley Arrington Tyler Rose Atkins Matthew Travis August Ezra Vidal Babski Odis Vadim Babski James Daniel Bacon Samara Ann Bahu* Andrew D. Baker* Victoria Lyn Bang* Andrew Coulter Banks Emma Diane Bankson Jordan Parker Barnes Caitlynn Michelle Barr Heidi Garcia Barragan Brittany Noemi Barrios Bailey Victor Basden Matthew Alcala Bawalan* Riley Ann Beals Trevor Arthur Beard Caleb Scott Beauchamp Adriana Nicole Becker Shelby Anne Becker Sydney Elizabeth Becker Shane Brian Beech Lauren Jane Beets Joshua Beh Tess Michal Belhumeur Kaitlin Toye Bellas Charlotte Nicole Beltran Scotty James Benson Katerina Raeann Bentzen Brenyn William Bierbaum* Chad Charles Biggs Kennedy Brooke Nicole Bingham* Allyson Louise Birmingham* Quinn Paul Birtles

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Makena Mae Bivins Eric Henry Blaes* Felicia Violet Antonette Blanchette Bernadette Sylvia Blashill Rachel M. Blindell Chloe McBarron Bogle* Lauren Elisabeth Bonigut* Austin Randolph Bonnin Ethan Jeremy Boud Grace E. Boulanger Andrew Phillip Boyd* Jack K. Boyes Mikaela Ali Bradley Jordan Shaye Bramwell* Isabella Constance Branstrom* Darren Elijah Bray* Austin James Briggs* Dominic Joseph Brousard Sarah Roberta Brown Rachel Sheay Brownell Ren L. Browning Dorian Wayne Bruch Micah Daniel Bryan Christopher William Brzykcy Regan Mekala Brzykcy Jacob Joseph Bull Kendall Brooke Bumgardner* Taylor Rachael Burke* Kyle Anthony Burlage Dana Nicole Burleson Joseph Butkus Thomas Michael Calvert* Korina Johnell Camel Jayson Robert Campbell Katherine Michelle Campbell Tiffany Lorraine Campbell Courtney Yukie Cann Rafael Jesus Caro* Kathryn Aveline Carroll Kelsey Anne Carroll Danielle Marie Carson* Cristhian Jhovany Carteno John David Carter Morgan Elizabeth Casey* Olivia Arlene Cawley Dakota James Chamberlin Spencer Francis Champion Jimmy Chang Alyssa Kaleen Chapman Cortni Amber Chantry Sunny Nicole Chavez Jordan N. Cheatham* Raselle Rene Chetwynd Madison Nicole Chronister Tayte Clark Kelley Marie Clinkenbeard Jolee Alexandria Cobb* Corey Dennis Colapinto Julian Shin Coley Haley Lauren Collins Marco Martin Colombatto Rocket Craig Comiske-Klein Kirra Suzanne Connolly Samantha Marie Cook Zachary Taylor Coon Delaney Shae Cooney Alexandra Madison Cooper* Emma Pearl Cooper Ashley Elizabeth Corn Lidia Corral Jacob Michael Cover Adam Lawrence Cox Dylan Julian Cox Griffin David Crane Nicholas Ryan Crankshaw* Jonathan M. Crawford

Jenna Claire Crilly Alonso Cruz Luz Celeste Cruz Ethan Bryce Cryer Skyler Rose Cservak Gabrielle Nicole Cullen Caden Matthew Culp* Megan Elizabeth Curtis Scott K. Daill Timothy William Dalsimer Paige Marion Darby Sam Richard Darnold* Sage Janice Davis Gage Christopher Day Adler Charles Deardorff Kaitlynn Ann Delano Madison Margaret Delano Tatiana Chyeanne Delgadillo Bryan Josue Delgado Brianna A. DeMoss Isaac Anthony DeMoss* Cole James Denton Colin Mathieu Deveze Callie May Devine Chloe Collins Devine Tanner Robert Diehl Santiago DiGiuseppe Derek M. Dixon Flora Dogan Malaika April Donaldson* Mason James Dove Merritt Dove Mackenzie Paige Downie Alexander Michael Drabkin Victoria Morgan Duffy* Corey Hans Duggan Rebecca Rose Dunn* Kai Christian Duty* Tyler Joshua Dyal Caroline Clare Dyer* Alexander Howard East Paige Antoninette Edwards* Cameron Marie Eldridge Delaina Kai Engberg Samantha Anne Engel Lilianne Asejo Ephraim Serena Jade Erro Daniel Carl Escherich* Rachelle McKenzie Eslick Stephanie Estrada De’Asjhanay Yariel Eugene Logan Michael Evaggelou Gregory S. Evans Taelor A. Exelby Jacob Matthew Feiner Alicia Sara Fernandez Lela Ferrigno* Noah Samuel Fiegener Zachary Scott Fields Nicole Layne Finlay Bailei Rain Fischer Ian Arthur Flach Chase Alexander Fleming Daniel Joseph Flener Nyx Adyani Flores Tania Sasyl Flores* Ruth Helen Flynn* Brandon Dun-Hong Foo Cale Michael Foreman Madison Paige Foster* Tatiana Fourfouris Shekinah Allison Francis Hannah Noel Fromm Mendoza Ashley L. Fruth* Tiffany Fuentes Chad Shoji Fujiwara

Jeff James Furmanski Hudson Daniel Gallaher Abigail Grace Galland Halaina Nicolette Gallegos Sandra Paulina Lopez Garcia Ryan Mark Garred Sierra Rene Gehring Kristen Elizabeth George* Emily Alise Gerard Amanda Lyn Gerrain* Joseph Albert Giazzon Julia Belle Girardot Sofia Lucia Gobbi* Isabella Marie Goetting Julie Anne Goggins Brittany E. Golden Eva Belen Muniz Gomez Rafael Gomez Lauren Marie Gonzales Blaze Austin Gonzalez Dylan Minakata Goode Sebastian River Gorder Emily Nichol Gough Alexandra Faye Gragg Ian James Graham Natalie Elizabeth Green Brett Lee Greenspan Cade James Griffin Sabrina Kay Grosveld* Jonathan Emmanuel Alvarado Guerena Ariana Olivia Guido Nicole Michelle Guillotte* Joshua Timothy Gustin Jordan Anthony Gutierrez Maranda Bleu Gutierrez Mauro Angel Gutierrez Dane Scott Habig* Jocelyn Sloane Hales Andrew James Hall* Christopher Hassan Hall Emmanuel Hamidi@ Chase William Hamming* Colton Thomas Hamming Michael Gary Hamming Paige Nicole Hannemann* Riley Robert Hansen Cole Matthew Harlow Evan Brian Harris Melanie Brooke Harry Iliana Vega Hart* Sara Elizabeth Hartanov Tatum Paige Harvey* Caley Madison Hatch Alexandra Hawk* Madison Hawksley Jerrid Ray Hayes Sophia Hegewald Eric Francis Heidel Savannah Rose Heinaman Maxwell Luke Helm Zachariah Devere Henderson Ashley Deanne Henry* Matthew Scot Henry Lucas Anthony Herbert Adriana Isabel Hernandez Alena Nicole Hernandez Alexis Fernando Hernandez Alondra Fuentes Hernandez* Juliana Isabella Hernandez Karina Hernandez Lesly Lucero Hernandez Luis Hernandez Sarahi Herrera Scott Kimball Herrod (Cont.)

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Jacob Grant Hill Lucas Anthony Herbert Adriana Isabel Hernandez Alena Nicole Hernandez Alexis Fernando Hernandez Alondra Fuentes Hernandez* Juliana Isabella Hernandez Karina Hernandez Lesly Lucero Hernandez Luis Hernandez Sarahi Herrera Scott Kimball Herrod Jacob Grant Hill Jamil Charles Hill Brooke Taylor Hitt* Mackenzie Jo Hobert* Wade Holm Makena Marie Holt Brandon T. Hopper* Colin Joseph Horan Kelsey Alexandra Horton Alexa Yeepei Horvath Shaudee Houshmand* Tyler Wesley Howrey Alexander Scott Hughes Ethan Caldwell Hughes Amanda Christine Hull Braden Micah Hulse* Brittany Nicole Hundley Raul Hurtado Jack Taggart Hurtubise* Arthur Nguyen Huynh Megan Catherine Hyland* Joseph G. Iorio Bailey Rebekah Jackson Amanda Brittaney Jacobi Royce Steven Jacobson Kaylx Yung Jang Thomas Alphonse Jaramillo Wilmer Jimenez Bailey I. Jiminez Taylor McKenzie Johnston Christopher Layton Jones* Carlos Juarez Juan Manuel Juarez Kaitlin Mary Elizabeth Judkins Luke Justeson Hanna Noel Kahn Lauren Nicole Kane* Jessica Melissa Kanehl Vance Patrick Kanel Michael James Karahalios Sabrina Michele Kaufelt Jessa Lynn Kazem* Shelby Ann Kearns Nachole Amber Keedy Samuel Fremont Kegel Kaylee Kelley Trevor Ryan Kennedy Alexis Madison Kerr Solana Rene King Kirstin Nicole Kingsolver Bailey Dayne Kitchin Savanah Zane Kitchin* Phalan Nicole Klein* Brandon Kleinman Sarah Caroline Klumpp Delaney Rose Knappert

Natalie Juliet Knauf Rutger Wilfred Knottnerus Kathryn Rose Kobayashi Mackenzie Allen Koepsell Camden Nicholas Kos* Katarina Anna Kosmala-Dahlbeck Adrienne Karin Kruse* Racquel Dawn Kylander* Gemma Rose Landay Daisy Lara Jessica Lynn Larson Hailey Michaelah Laub* Hunter Alexander Laub Sabrina Kiwa Tamonte Laub Kyra Nicole Laubach Keanna Aliea Laulhere Kristen Elizabeth Laurent Miguel Rene Lavin Isabelle Marie Lawley Tanner Barrett Lawson* Brandon Jacob Laxamana Matias Esteban Ledesma Brinna Elisabeth Lee Matthew Dillon Leffler James Maxwell Leger William Howard Lehman Jacob Philip Lenz Max Alan Lepley* Cassidy Rae Levin Dean Gregory Licht Kathryn Marie Link* Colin Christopher Lippincott Cole Ronan Lischalk Kole William Liscio* Sabrina Rose Lobdell* Kimberley Nicole Lombardi

Kenneth Michael Marshall Rylee Ann Marshall Blayne Michael Martinez Cole Blair Martinez Jasmine Martinez Jessica Sandoval Martinez Luquey Martinez Ryan Douglas Martinez Alexa Kaye Martino Martina Maria McAllister Shane Michael McBride Haley Charlene McCabe Kirsten Noel McCartney Killian Marie McCown* Matthew S. McCoy* Mark Anthony McGuire Abby Marie McLean Hannah Nadine McLean Liam Michael McVicar* David Medina Isabella Elsa Medrano Jillian Mackenzie Mendez Mildred Mendez Victoria DiPronio Mendez Anai Mendoza Christopher Mendoza Jose Mendoza Luis Angel Mendoza Evelin A. Mercado Blake Thomas Mericle Joel Esteban Merida Matthew Sean Merrill Grant Randall Meyer* Alden Elizabeth Miller* Zachary R. Miller Liam Peter Mills*

Eric Lopez Kimberly Lopez Paige Alayne Lopez* Jeanette Kathleen Luke* Alexis Luna Sandra Paola Luna Blake Porter Lundquist Joseph Elihu Lynch Cameron Alexis Macdonald Kaily Malia MacDougall* Samuel Maloney Nima Manavi Joseph Alan Mann* Sofia Rowan Maranto* Sarah Sky Marotta Korynn Nicole Marsh

Taylor Renee Milton Isabella Rose Minadeo Katelyn Olivia Miner Corbin Minnick Aidan Marissa Mitchell Skyler Bruce Mizokami Alexandria Marie Moe Sofia Marie Moisa Brenda Angeles Molina Eduardo Molina* Logan Hendrix Monson Chloe Jane Montoya* Axel Montoya Erazo Matthew David Moore Olen Isaac Moore Christian Taylor Morales

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Jenna lauren Mordock Triston Charles Morgan Jesse Hollis Morrison* Cristian Jesus Mota Bailey Alexander Mulder Lizeth Estefania Muniz Ashley Renne Murdock Brianna Ruth Murphy Emily Ann Murphy* Jacob Terrance Murphy* Michael Patrick Murphy Ryan Andrew Murphy Preston William Murray* Taylor Nicole Murset Meghan Elizabeth Musselman Kimberly Navarro Rhiana S. Neidermayer Melissa Renee Newell Shelby Michelle Nix Joseph Allen O’Connor Nicholas Dean Ojeda Avery Elizabeth Okoneski Makayla Rae Oliver Kloee Dee Openshaw Danyelle Edith Opp Olivia Guadalupe Orea Mikaela Lauren Oshiro Jennifer Malea Otsuki* Ouyang Zuolin Peter Francis Owen Brandon Joseph Owens Braeden Jessica Page Jose Luis Pantoja Shiv Sunil Parikh Christopher Scott Parker Michael Austin Parker Fatima Agripina Parra Madison Maria Patlan Summer Lee Payan Preston Alexander Payton Conner Roman Pekarek Alexis Perez Amy Angeline Perez Daisy Stephanie Perez Lizbeth Perez Mary Katherine Perez Vanessa Perez Crysto Arleth Perez Vazquez Bryton Albert Perguson Spencer Kevin Perkins Hayley Chantay Perrault* Alexandra Grace Perry Alyssa Payge Perry Stephanie Jean Perry Bailey Ryan Peterson Ariana Joy Petrikas Blake Pfister* Cori Ashley Pflaster Matthew Charles Phegley* Liam John Pitman Alexander Keeth Podgurski Sabrina W. Poei* Karen Florencia Ponce Holly Angela Pope* Cassandra Shea Powell Hayley Elizabeth Powell Alexa Tate Power Jan Prerovsky Charles Alexander Prescott Danielle Charlotte Pribyl Jordyne Chenoa Prussak Christopher Anthony Puckett Emily Anne Puckett* Emma Ross Quintana Dima Rafoul Neecon Raji

San Clemente Graduates from Other Schools DANA HILLS HIGH SCHOOL Hannah Bell Branden Cox Forbes Micayla Madison Hull Samuel Nelson Courtney Pifer Christian Valenzuela Kai-Yang Zhang SAN JUAN HILLS HIGH SCHOOL Courtney Atkins Lukas Brechbill Breana Buccheri Charles Crockett Evan Darmody Zachary Deboer-Fletcher Macy Drew Sean Eigle James Eiland Isabella Goddard Bridget Gorman Hailey Groover Tyler Harris Cole Henriksen Jessica Herbert Daniel Howard Melissa Kroe Nicholas Kurtzer Lauren Leclair Diana Lopez Daniel Mansoor Don Joshua Manuel Matthew McDaniel Madison Miller Cole Morgan Evan Morgan Lincoln Nelson Kelsey Shima Allison Snyder Daniel Stephan Kayla Tinker Nicholas Welter Daniel Yun Nickolas Zalta Melanie Zanotti

Dana J. Rambo Bianka Evelia Ramirez Jeneffer Natasha Ramirez Jose Guadalupe Ramirez Maria Guadalupe Ramirez Sean Patrick Rawlings Jordan Claire Reagan Vanessa Redden Ryan Michael Redivo Sydney Ann Redmond John Howland Renard Hendrix Michelle Rendon Sandra Reyes Sydney Morgan Reynolds Riley Olivia Richardson Jose Rico (Cont.)

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Dylan Bruce Riddle Ian Douglas Ridsdale Rachel Christine Rinaldo Shaughn Michael Ritchie Amanda Jewel Rivera Kayla Haven Rivera Alexandria Lee Robertson Christopher S. Rodriguez Jenna Marie Rodriguez Jordan Taylor Rodriguez Justin Ryan Rodriguez Katheryn Victoria Rodriguez Noelle Rene Rodriguez* Rachel Christine Rogers Dylan Michael Rojas Maria Evelyn Rojas Zachary William Roland* Francisco Romero Sophia Ann Romero* Tristan Dylan Rosario Eduardo Vicente Rosas McKenna Ann Rossi Connor Leigh Rothwell Cheyenne Faith Roundtree Jenna Jacqueline Rowan Lauren Ashley Rowe Megan Leanne Rowe Cole Anthony Roxstrom Alicia Fernanda Ruiz Sara Maria Rule

Jacob Andrew Russell Butterfly Quintana Russi Slate Alan Rutherford Alayna Lyn Ryan Alex D. Ryan Serena Carol Saba Alexis Kathryn Salisbury

Clarianne Gener Sampang Clarissa Gener Sampang Daritza Marilin Sanchez Jose Dario Sanchez Tyler Wade Sanchez Yesenia Mena Sanchez* Mackenzie Scott Sanders

Adam Kenneth Sandor Aidan Patrick Sarjeant Andrew Daniel Sary Parisa Sayadi Makenna Rae Scarpone* Nickolas Daniel Scaturro Alexandra Marie Schultz

Samuel Kekoa Schwartz* Trenton Storms Schwartz Ian Michael Oran Scrivner Connor Lee Sealey Samantha Olivia Seavey Chase Alec Seely Samantha Wailing Segraves Rachel Lynn Serceki* Madison Monique Serrano Sophie Marie Shanas Mason Shaw Cameron Thomas Shelley Matthew Christopher Shelton Justin Wade Sherrell Samantha May Shiroke* Christa Jessie Sidman Ariane Marci Simard Stephen Tyler Simone Madison Lynn Skiles Riley Michelle Slowinski* Jon Small* Vincent Joseph Smetona Brea Priscilla Smith Courtney Faye Smith Jesse Cruse Shelton Smith Kadyn McKall Smith Jordan Kiana Nicole Smith Kaitlyn Marie Smith Makenna Mae Smith Trevor Redd Smith Cassidy Lane Smithson* Jack JiHui Snyder Anza Rose Spinelli* Nicholas Christopher Sprague Sophia Anna Kaiser Spralja Amanda Lynn Sprueill Jennifer Carole Sprueill (Cont.)

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hrough a yearlong endeavor, fraught with financial issues and an existing building that was falling apart, the renovation of the Orange County local branch in San Clemente is nearing completion.

Nonie Fickling, president of the Friends of the Library, said the facility will reopen July 20 and there will be a grand opening sometime in mid-August.

After years of termite infestation, city and state codes evolving and more issues, San Clemente officials had to do something about the faltering library. Much of the interior and supporting walls had to be reconstructed.

Features of the library that have been redone include a new lobby area, lighting that meets new efficiency codes, and the former senior center area is being converted into the children’s section. The expanded space will provide enough room for 50 to 60 people to host small events.

Ryan Sanders of Sanders Construction Services, which is leading the renovation efforts, said an exterior wall had to be completely redone because it was ravaged by termites.

The last bit of flooring is being glued to the surface of the Orange County Library in San Clemente.

Photos: Eric Heinz

“They found a lot of termites when they started moving walls around,” Sanders said. “It was just an old building, and it had to be completely rewired, new conduits, all mechanical upgrades. We had to pull out all the existing ductwork.”

One particular beam had to be removed because it had been gnawed through by the insects.

“Our side of the work is going to be done in the next two weeks; we’re going to be getting the interior and exterior doors put in, and after that the county will bring

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July 20: Official opening Mid-August: Grand opening structed in the early 1970s.

Americans with Disabilities Act compliance had to be ensured through construction around the exterior.

“Everything is winding down, everything is being taken off the checklist,” Fickling said.

The renovations, which cost about $2.3 million, were criticized by City Council members for being over budget, as the city had already kicked in more than three quarters of the costs. A request for an additional $325,000 in April 2014 drew particular ire from the dais because of shortfalls. SC

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

ith the arrival of summer, I am often asked about travel, particularly by women who have no one to travel with.

Donia, who is from San Clemente, asked, “Have you written anything about traveling solo after age 50? I love to travel but find that, especially on cruises, the single supplements are daunting. I have traveled to India, Thailand and Europe with women friends (no tours) and would love suggestions on websites catering to our type of traveler.”

What Donia is referring to as “single supplements” is when cruise lines display the list price of cabins, the prices are based on two people or double occupancy.

For example, when my partner Greta and I check out a cruise, and the price for the stateroom is $4,000, that means the price for each of us is $2,000.

But when Donia checks out the same cruise and the same-sized stateroom, the cost for her is $4,000. That is the single supplement and makes cruising for many singles prohibitively expensive.

Some cruise or travel companies offer to find roommates for singles to lower the room cost. That could be helpful, but what happens if you get matched with someone

in their bookshelves,” Sanders said.

Air conditioning systems have also been installed, the flooring is being put in and most of the final touches are almost complete on the facility, but bringing in the books and shelves will take about a month, he added.

The construction company had to bring in a crane for new insulation in the roof as well as a control system that will alert library staff if there is a problem, such as a malfunction or a break-in.

Friends of the Library Bookstore will be in its own section of the building.

The friends group has raised nearly $20,000 for new books and materials through the sale of painted tile sales. The interior wall of the walkway to the friends building will be festooned with the tiles.

Sanders said the dated structure itself made renovation difficult, as there was no drywall or similar structuring to work with. The more complicated repairs required approval from building inspection, which further delayed the project.

“The whole other wall was so rotted and termite-infested it almost fell off,” Sanders said.

Fickling said the building was con-

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you don’t like? You sacrifice privacy as well.

Some travel companies cater only to women: Sights and Soul Travels, WomenTraveling.com and The Women’s Travel Group, for example. They often ON LIFE AND LOVE AFTER 50 reduce fares for singles.

By Tom Blake I asked travel agent Ann Ronan of San Juan Capistrano to comment on single supplements. Ann said, “The cruise industry recognizes the growing numbers of single travelers and is getting creative in balancing the need for profit with the demand for singles cabins.

Norwegian’s Getaway, Breakaway and Epic ships, and Royal Caribbean International’s Quantum of the Seas and Anthem of the Seas—now have solo cabins.

“All of the major river cruise companies also offer waived or discounted single supplements on select sailings,” Anncontinued. “For example, Tauck has no single supplements on any European river cruise if you don’t mind the category 1 cabins with a small window.

Ann has arranged a four-day cruise on the Star Princess that leaves in November

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from Los Angeles, a ship she calls the “Tom Blake Loving Life After 55 Cruise.”

Greta and I will be onboard. I will be giving a singles presentation while sailing between Catalina Island and Ensenada, Mexico.

For women traveling alone, there are choices available that can reduce the cost of travel. Ask your travel agent or the travel companies directly.

For people who have never cruised before, a short cruise like this one is a perfect way to sample cruising on an extraordinary ship. If you care to join us on the cruise, contact Ann. Email at ann@ sjctravel.com, or by phone, 949.702.3977.

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Cruise information/flyer/registration: https://mybookinggenie.com/?p=7403 On Life and Love After 50 now has a Facebook group, Finding Love After 50, where members can post messages, pictures and communicate with each other. It is a closed group, where only members can see posts and pictures. Joining the group requires Tom Blake’s approval. www.facebook.com/groups/48063349638.

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Students attempt to keep their boat afloat during a fun physics event June 10 at San Clemente High School. Photo: Paul Krug

Float a Boat: Students Make Physics Fun

ernice Ayer Middle School students in the Capistrano Unified School District two-way Spanish Immersion Program have completed nine years of a curriculum that began at Las Palmas Elementary School.

In kindergarten the students were instructed 90 percent in Spanish with that ratio scaling down incrementally over the years—first grade 20 to 80 percent, third grade 30 to 70 percent, fourth grade 40 to 60 percent, fifth grade 50 percent. While at Bernice Ayer, these students took three years of an accelerated Spanish class as well as academic classes including two years of social science and one year of science entirely in Spanish. The students will move on to either San Juan Hills High School or San Clemente High School where they will continue with a four-year curriculum of dual immersion Spanish.—Susie Lantz

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nder overcast skies, the San Clemente High School physics classes conducted their annual Float a Boat event last Wednesday, June 10 at the swimming pool. Approximately 50 high school students built boats utilizing only cardboard and small plastic bottles, sealed with duct tape and raced them the length of the pool. Participating students received extra credit points toward their final grade. Additional points were awarded for speed. —Paul and Eugene Krug

As part of tradition, fifth-grade students display their roller coaster projects at Las Palmas Elementary School. Photo: Susie Lantz

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Students participate in a graduation ceremony from the Spanish Immersion Program at Bernice Ayer Middle School. Photo: Susie Lantz

ifth-grade students at Las Palmas Elementary School conducted their annual roller coaster project with a showcase on June 16 for parents, students and staff. Students spent weeks on the project and explored design and engineering, while taking into consideration science related concepts such as gravity, potential energy and kinetic energy. —Susie Lantz

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Athletes Named to All-CIF Teams Lucas Herbert, left, and the Atlanta Braves agreed to a signing bonus of $1,125,200. Photo: KDahlgren Photography

Herbert Signs with Braves COMPILED BY STEVE BREAZEALE

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n June 16, San Clemente’s Lucas Herbert became the first of the Atlanta Braves high 2015 MLB draft picks to sign with the team.

Herbert, a standout catcher, and the Braves agreed to an at-slot signing bonus of $1,125,200, according to MLB.com’s Jim Callis. Herbert was chosen as the 54th overall pick in the second round of the draft.

Herbert had an excellent senior season for the Tritons, both in the batter’s box and behind the plate.

He led the team with a .417 batting average and the 50 hits he recorded was

the highest mark in Orange County. He also drove in 28 RBIs and swatted eight home runs. Herbert was a member of the gold-medal winning USA Baseball 18U team that blew away the competition at the COPABE Pan American Championships in September.

Herbert, who entered the draft ranked as the No. 52 overall prospect by Baseball America, was regarded as one of the better defensive catchers eligible in the draft.

San Clemente pitcher Kolby Allard was also drafted by the Braves as the 14th overall pick. As of June 23, Allard had not yet signed with the Braves. SC

Racy to Racing Q&A with UTV Racer and Model Katie Vernola

BY STEVE BREAZEALE, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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atie Vernola was making a living working as a model when she rode her first UTV (utility task vehicle).

The longtime gearhead, who was named Miss June 2010 for Playboy, then attended an off-road race where she saw the same UTV vehicles charging around dirt tracks filled with obstacles. From there, the San Clemente resident was hooked on the sport.

Vernola has now devoted herself to the racing world and doubles as a model and a professional UTV racer on the 2015 Terracross Championship circuit.

From June 25-26, Vernola will take the starting line alongside other pro female racers at the San Diego Del Mar Fairgrounds for the first event of the season.

We caught up with Vernola to hear how San Clemente Times June 25-July 1, 2015

San Clemente’s Katie Vernola will race in this week’s Terracross Championships in San Diego.

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she transitioned from Playboy centerfold to off-road racer and her plans for the future.

San Clemente Times: I’ve read that you have been into racing culture for a long time. What got you into it in the first place?

The 2015 spring prep season is over, which means the CIF-SS offices have released All-CIF-SS honors.

The San Clemente baseball team had two representatives named to the All-CIFSS Division 2 team, Will Tribucher and Lucas Herbert.

Tribucher pulled double duty as pitcher and hitter and helped lead the Tritons to an appearance in the Division 2 semifinals.

Tribucher hit .358 on the year and went 6-0 with a 1.70 ERA in 11 appearances on the mound. Tribucher is committed to Michigan.

San Clemente’s Brandon Hopper (right) was named to the All-CIF-SS Division 1 team this week.

Photo: Lynn Hopper

Herbert led the team with a .417 batting average and had eight home runs.

Herbert signed with the Atlanta Braves on June 16.

The Tritons boys volleyball co-captain Brandon Hopper was named to the All-CIFSS Division 1 team. Hopper, an outside hitter who is committed to UC Santa Barbara, helped lead the Tritons to a second-place finish in the South Coast League and a berth in the Division 1 playoffs.

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Katie Vernola: I got the racing passion from my dad. He would drag race and build his own race motors.

SCT: What is it about racing UTV’s that made you want to pursue a career in it?

KV: After driving my first Polaris UTV I was hooked. These (UTVs) can go anywhere. They have tons of power and plenty of suspension. The adrenaline rush was like nothing I have ever felt before and left me wanting to go drive it every second I could.

SCT: When did you start racing competitively?

KV: I started racing at the end of 2013.

I raced a Polaris RZR xp 900 at Lucas Oil Regionals. In my first race I placed 10th out of 23 men.

SCT: The racing and modeling scene seem like two different worlds. Do you see any similarities between being a professional model and a professional racer?

KV: Modeling and racing are completely opposite to say the least. But the key factor is being professional at all times.

Whether it’s modeling or racing, you are being looked up to and must represent yourself and the company. Modeling worked out perfectly for the sponsors I have for racing; it’s like a two-for-one deal.

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I model their product for print work … and I get to race and show off their product on the track.

SCT: Are there a lot of other female UTV racers on the circuit?

KV: When I started racing … I was the only woman in the UTV race competing in the series. There are only a handful of UTV women racers, and this year is the first year I will compete against other women. I mostly compete against guys. Only a couple series have started a women’s class, and in this year’s Terracross Championship I will be competing against eight UTV pro women drivers from all across the United States. As a female racer, I am always looking into other series or races that I can compete against professional men.

SCT: Is the race you’ll be competing in, in San Diego, different from what you’ve done in the past? What will it be like?

KV: The Terracross Championship series is one of the most important races on my calendar. This is my first year competing in Terracross Championship and it is one of the toughest short-course motocross-style tracks. They have jumps where you’re jumping over cars, flying over huge tires and into a tight U-turn. SC www.sanclementetimes.com

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The Pacific Soccer Club Blue Fire girls 13U team won the 5th Annual Swallows Cup in San Juan Capistrano on June 21. Photo: Courtesy

Scoreboard SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

SOCCER The San Clemente Surf soccer club had a successful tournament run to start their summer season at the Rebels Cup in San Diego June 13-14. The club’s five teams that entered the tournament posted an overall record of 16-2-1 and four of the teams won their respective divisions.

The club’s boys 9 team won all four of their games and scored 23 goals en route to their division title.

The boys 12 team won all four of their games, defeating LA Galaxy SB in the championship match. The girls 13 defeated San Diego United in the finals, as did the boys 14 team.

The Pacific Soccer Club Blue Fire girls 13U team capped off a successful two-month run with a tournament win at the 5th Annual Swallows Cup in San Juan

Capistrano on June 21.

The team, which is made up of players from San Clemente and Laguna Beach, won the Spring League Cup in April, finishing 30 points clear of the next closest competitor. The team went on to win the Spring League Cup championship with a win over the Fullerton Rangers on May 17.

The Blue Fire entered the Swallows Cup tournament and defeated San Diego Surf in the championship match.

The Blue Fire have found success since forming as a new team in November 2014.

The team consists of what used to be the San Clemente Fire and Blue Lagunas soccer clubs.

The team includes: Emma Lentz, Karmen Schmidt, Kennedy Barlow, Kathryn Calderas, Piper Naess, Maile Bartow, Emmalisa Randrup, Payton Pierce, Jasmine Custer, Samantha Arrollado, Hana Catsimanes, Rylee Knapp, Sofia Santoro, Gabby Reilly, Kate Hess and Annika Neilsen. The team is coached by Gary Hartung and Ole Neilsen.

The SC Surf girls 13 team won their division at the Rebels Cup in San Diego on June 14. Photo: Courtesy

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The SC Surf boys 12 team won their division at the Rebels Cup in San Diego on June 14. Photo: Courtesy

LITTLE LEAGUE The San Clemente Little League’s Army Black Knights were crowned the winners of the Junior Central District 68 Tournament of Champions on June 13 after defeating the Trabuco Longhorns in the finals, 10-6.

The team, which is made up of 13- and 14-year-olds, includes: Alexander Anawalt, Bryce Harris, Kellen Hollibaugh, Mark Iglesias, Jack Keefe, Cade Gray, Jack Martin, Matthew Masotto, Michael Mira, JJ Peters, Patrick Riley, Conner Sheaks and Ethan Sherrell. The team is coached by Drew Anawalt, Brad Sherrell, Mike Mira and Scott Riley.

YOUTH FOOTBALL The San Clemente High School football program will be conducting youth skills camps in July. The first session will run from July 13-16 and the second session will run from July 27-30.

The camp is open to all interested youth players from first through eighth grade.

Participants will be taught individual offensive and defensive skills, training techniques and will work on flexibility, balance and core strength.

Cost for one session is $135 and includes a free shirt.

For more information or to register online, visit www.tritonfootball.com or email head coach Jaime Ortiz at coachortiz@ tritonfootball.com.

GOLF After three days of competition, the San Clemente Women’s Golf Club has its 2015 club champion.

On June 23, Lori Van Hove emerged as the victor, posting the lowest three-day score at the San Clemente Municipal Golf Course. Carol Duda finished runner-up.

In the B Flight, Staci Howren won the low gross and LiLi Krogman won the low net.

In the C Flight, Veronica Knippler took home the low gross title and Jamey Eller won the low net.

The San Clemente Little League Army Black Knights won the Junior Central District 68 T.O.C on June 13.

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RESULTS Surfing America USA Championship, 16-20, San Onofre State Park, Lower Trestles

Left: Griffin Colapinto, the Surfing America USA national Boys U18 champion, and Governor’s Cup winner, is chaired up the beach Saturday by fellow San Clemente surfers, Kei Kobayashi, Kolohe Andino (now on the WSL World Tour) and Colton Ward, after winning his title. Right: Surfing America USA Championship Legends 50+ Shortboard finalists (L to R) 1. Tom Matthews, San Diego; 2. Masaki Kobayashi, San Clemente; 3. Rusty Phillipy, Cardiff and 4. Troy Campbell, Torrance, gather for a podium shot. Photos: Surfing America/Jack McDaniel

Locals Conquer Cardiff, Light up Lowers

SURF FORECAST Water Temperature: 64-67 degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: San Clemente: 6-8’+ Fair Catalina: 12-18’ Fair-Good

SC surfers shine at eight-day Surfing America USA Championship, three crowned champs

BY ANDREA SWAYNE, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

T

he 2015 Surfing America USA Championships brought the best surfers and stand-up paddlers from across the country for eight days of competition.

The event began in Cardiff-by-the-Sea at Seaside Reef, June 12 through 14 with SUP, longboard, adaptive divisions and preliminary rounds of adult shortboard.

The contest continued, June 16 through 20 at San Onofre State Park, Lower Trestles with finals in all shortboard divisions.

When all was said and done, three San Clemente-based athletes were crowned national champions.

Candice Appleby became the Surfing America Open Women SUP national

GROM OF THE WEEK

JETT SCHILLING

J

ett Schilling, 12, earned his first national surfing title winning the Boys U12 division at the Surfing America USA Championship at Lower Trestles on June 20.

“It feels really good. I haven’t won one before so I am really psyched to win a title this year.”

Jett said that although the event provided one of his first experiences with four-man priority rules, his strategy was simple. “I just try to pick the right wave that has a good wall to it and then surf it good and get the scores that I need,” he said. “It was really tricky with priority but when you have first priority and a set comes, you get really psyched.”

That’s exactly what happened in his final

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champ with a convincing win at Cardiff.

At Lowers, Jett Schilling claimed the Boys U12 shortboard title and Griffin Colapinto was crowned national champion in the premier Boys U18 shortboard division, a spot that also earned him the coveted Governor’s Cup Trophy.

After the last finals horn sounded Saturday the 2015-2016 Surfing America USA Junior Surf Team was announced. Of the 29 athletes named to the team, eight are from San Clemente—Griffin Colapinto, Kei Kobayashi, Cole Houshmand, Kade Matson, Jett Schilling, Malia Osterkamp, Samantha Sibley and Kirra Pinkerton.

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and he took full advantage of it.

“I did a really good blow tail snap, another blow tail, and then a carve and a blast at the end,” Jett said.

The judges rewarded for his effort with an 8.03 to cement his win.

Ending the season as a national champion was a hard-fought battle at times, he added.

“This season I started off doing pretty well but then I kind of wasn’t doing so good in the middle so I just started surfing a lot more and getting better,” Jett said. “It was a good season. It was fun.”

The extra work paid off and Jett said he feels it helped him make great strides in improving his airs and snaps.

“I want to say thank you to everyone who supported me,” Jett said. “And to the other surfers—they were all ripping in the contest.

Thanks to everyone.”—Andrea Swayne

Thursday and Friday: Fading blend of Southwest swell and Northwest windswell on tap through the end of the week. Better exposures are good for mainly knee-chest high waves (2-3’+), with some lingering plus sets on Thursday. Light/variable early morning winds trend light to moderate onshore from the WSW/W in the afternoons.

Outlook: Old SW/NW swell-mix drops off to start the weekend for mainly small scale 2-3’ surf at exposures. By Sunday we’re watching for a new blend of Southern Hemi energy to bump size back up a notch. Check the full premium forecast on Surfline for more details and the longer range outlook.

JUNIOR SHORTBOARD • BOYS U18: 1. Griffin Colapinto, San Clemente; 2. Jake Marshall, Encinitas; 3. Kalani David, Hawaii; 4. Luke Marks, Florida. GIRLS U18: 1. Tia Blanco; Oceanside; 2. Brisa Hennessy, Hawaii; 3. Kahanu Delovio, Hawaii; 4. Mahina Maeda, Hawaii. BOYS U16: 1.

John Mel, Santa Cruz; 2. Luke Gordon, South Carolina; 3.

Stevie Pittman, North Carolina; 4. Eithan Osborne, Ventura. GIRLS U16: 1. Brisa Hennessy, Hawaii; 2. Caroline Marks, Florida; 3. Meah Collins, Costa Mesa; 4. Summer Macedo, Hawaii. BOYS U14: 1. Eli Hanneman, Hawaii; 2.

Griffin Foy, Huntington Beach; 3. Ocean Macedo, Hawaii; 4. Noah Hill, Venice. GIRLS U14: 1. Caroline Marks, Florida; 2. Alyssa Spencer, Carlsbad; 3. Gabriela Bryan, Hawaii; 4. Tiare Thompson, La Jolla. BOYS U12: 1. Jett Schilling, San Clemente; 2. Taj Lindblad, San Clemente; 3.

Levi Slawson, Encinitas; 4. Robert Grilho, Hawaii. GIRLS U12: 1. Alyssa Spencer, Carlsbad; 2. Leila Riccobuano, Hawaii; 3. Gabriella Knudson, Hawaii; 4. Luana Silva, Hawaii.

ADULT SHORTBOARD • LEGENDS 50+: 1. Tom Matthews, San Diego; 2. Masaki Kobayashi, San Clemente; 3. Rusty Phillipy, Cardiff; 4. Troy Campbell, Torrance.

MEN 18-29: 1. Evan Sandison, San Diego; 2. Simon Torres, El Segundo; 3. Cody Canzoneri, San Clemente; 4.

Nate Smithson, Newbury Park. SENIORS 40-49: 1. Rick Takahashi, San Diego; 2. Scott Whitmer, Redondo Beach; 3. Sam Fenwick, Hawaii; 4. Erik Krammer, Oceanside.

MASTERS 30-39: 1. Paul Pugliesi, Oceanside; 2. Aaron Witt, Hawaii; 3. Sean Rice, Virginia; 4. Scott Shimoda, Scott Shimoda, Hawaii.

Surfing America USA Championship, June 12-14 Cardiffby-the-Sea, Seaside Reef LONGBOARD ALL AGES • WOMEN 18+: 1. Samantha Lamirand, Cardiff; 2. Kayla Durden; Florida; 3. Hayley Watson, Florida; 4. Salome Aberger, Florida. GIRLS LONGBOARD U18: 1. Francesca Seely, Malibu; 2. Mason Schremmer, Hawaii; 3. Ocean Tsutsui, San Clemente; 4.

Kelta O’Rourke, Hawaii. JUNIOR LONBOARD: 1. Trevor Anderberg, Encinitas; 2. Austin Hollingshead, Florida; 3. Ryan Conklin, Florida; 4. Brycen Jernigan, North Carolina. WOMEN LONBOARD 18+: 1. Leldon McClary, 2. Shelby Schweitzer; 3. Sandra Goodwin; 4. Maddie Lomonaco. MEN LONGBOARD 18+:1. Nick Anderberg; 2.

Fisher Grant; 3. Zach Meyers; 4. Kevin Dewald. SENIOR MEN LONGBOARD 40+: 1. Dave Schaefer; 2. Gregory Mcewan; 3. James Walker; 4. Andre Derizans. ADAPTIVE SEATED/PRONE: 1. Chris Oberle; 2. Jeff Munson; 3. Charles Webb; 4. Devin Eshelman; 5. Alana Nichols; 6.

Spike Kane. ADAPTIVE STANDING: 1. Rodney Roller; 2.

Tyler Dixon; 3. Ryan Gambrell.

SUP ALL AGES • GIRLS SUP U18: 1. Lara Claydon; 2. Mason Schremmer; 3. Lexi Alston; 4. Christine Shoemaker.

BOYS SUP U18: 1. Noa Hopper; 2. Dylan Schmarr; 3.

Brycen Jernigan; 4. Haakon Hoyer-Nielsen. MEN/WOMEN SUP 40+: 1. Thomas O’Brien; 2. Dave Daum; 3. Chris Kilika Mukai; 4. Tyler Callaway. OPEN WOMEN SUP: 1.

Candice Appleby; 2. Mason Schremmer; 3. Lara Claydon; 4. Christine Shoemaker. OPEN MEN SUP: 1. Fisher Grant; 2. Dane McBride; 3. Anthony Maltese; 4. Daniel Hughes.

BOYS TECHNICAL SUP RACE 2.5K: 1. Gavin Mencinsky; 2. Haakon Hoyer-Nielsen; 3. Malachai Cairns; 4. Trevor Mencinsky. GIRLS TECHNICAL SUP RACE 2.5K: 1. Jade Howson (coed winner overall).

Volcom 2015 Totally Crustaceous Tour Global Championship, June 22-23, San Onofre State Park, Lower Trestles PRO AM: 1. Miguel Tudela; 2. Yago Dora, 3. Noah Schweizer; 4. Griffin Colapinto, San Clemente. JUNIORS: 1. Nolan Rapoza; 2. Harley-Ross Webster; 3. Jake Marshall; 4. Wil Reid. GROMS: 1. Mateus Herdy; 2. Nick Marshall; 3. Robert Grilho; 4. Kade Matson, San Clemente. SQUIDS: 1.Jackson Bunch; 2. Brayden Burch, San Clemente; 3. Dane Matson, San Clemente; 4. Alfonso Antunes. GIRLS: 1. Caroline Marks; 2. Kahanu Delovio; 3.

Alyssa Spencer; 4. Camilla Kemp.

Jett Schilling. Photo: Jack McDaniel

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