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Mahalo, My Teacher Hula school aims to improve lives of children SC LIVING/PAGE 25

Students of Lianne Pfister participate in a hula class July 27 at The Hula Connection in San Clemente.

The school will move to its new location, 3551 Camino Mira Costa, next week. Photo: Evan Da Silva

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Man Paralyzed in Accident Keeps Spirits High EYE ON SC/PAGE 7

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LOCAL NEWS & IN-DEPTH REPORTING 22. This district is now advertising for bids.

WHAT’S NEXT: In addition to the future high school improvements, site upgrades are already underway this summer at a handful of area schools. Such work includes replacing the wrestling room portable and adding a restroom portable with ADA access at Dana Hills High School, painting the exterior of Palisades Elementary School, replacing the roof and painting the exterior of Shorecliffs Middle School and adding a restroom portable at Las Flores Elementary School.—Allison Jarrell

City to Discuss Shutting Off Beach Showers

A proposal for San Clemente High School facility improvements was approved at the July 22 Capistrano Unified School District meeting. Photo: Courtesy

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Five things San Clemente should know this week HCD to Oversee Mobile Homes Enforcement THE LATEST: City Council voted unanimously during its Tuesday meeting to have the Housing and Community Development Department take over local enforcement authority responsibilities for mobile home parks, as the city has not been able to administer the services due to “a lack of resources,” according to city staff.

Cecilia Gallardo-Daly, city community development director, said the city received a notice on June 8 from the HCD to correct its enforcement.

Under the requirements of the Mobilehome Park Act, the report stated the city had not conducted required procedures such as mobile home park maintenance inspections and permitting, for some time and was therefore out of compliance with the state law. The HCD gave the city an ultimatum to change authority or comply

by Aug. 10. The agenda report stated returning the local enforcement authority to the HCD would alleviate the “confusing regulatory process.”

No discussion among council members took place before they voted.

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local enforcement authority once a memorandum of understanding is established 90 days after the entity receives notification.

—Eric Heinz

CUSD Proposal for SCHS Improvements Approved THE LATEST: In order to accommodate a growing student population, the Capistrano Unified School District is investing about $45 million in improvements for the three high schools most affected by the growth— San Clemente High School, San Juan Hills High School and Tesoro High School.

Avenida La Pata, a much-anticipated connection between San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano, is slated to be completed in the fall of 2016 and is expected to affect San Juan Hills High School and San Clemente High School with an influx of students. In addition, new Rancho Mission Viejo development is expected to add students to both San Juan Hills High School and Tesoro High School.

In an effort to increase capacity at the high schools, CUSD will be constructing one two-story building at each of the three campuses in order to add permanent classrooms. Additionally, San Juan Hills will receive 87 new parking spaces, and Tesoro High School will get new portable classrooms and five basketball courts.

These improvements will cost approximately $15 million per high school campus and will be paid for by a mix of developer fees, land sale proceeds, redevelopment agency funds, community facility district funds, school facility improvement district funds and deferred maintenance funds.

The CUSD Board of Trustees approved the proposals for the three projects on July

THE LATEST: Following the California Department of Parks and Recreation’s decision to shut off exterior beach showers and some water facilities, City Councilman Bob Baker said he would like the city to follow suit at its beaches.

“The seriousness of this drought is not being overstated in any way, shape or form,” Baker said during Tuesday night’s City Council meeting. “It’s getting worse.

The citizens and the city have met our 25 percent goal the last couple months.”

Baker also mentioned he has witnessed flagrant uses of water, which could be conserved.

Councilman Tim Brown said it would be a step too far and the city has already made significant strides in water conservation.

“I think we’ve been a model community, and this is a miniscule savings compared to what we’ve all done as a city,” Brown said.

Mayor Chris Hamm said he would be in favor of some kind of compromise, possibly keeping one shower head open and capping the rest for the duration of the drought.

WHAT’S NEXT: Councilmembers said they would explore the issue at a future meeting. —EH

Massage Therapist Convicted of Sexual Battery THE LATEST: A San Clemente massage therapist was convicted Tuesday of sexual battery against four women and inappropriately touching another woman, according to an Orange County District Attorney’s Office press release. Ping Li, 51, San Clemente, was found guilty of four misdemeanor counts of sexual battery and one misdemeanor count of simple battery.

“At the time of the crime, Li co-owned and operated Massage Clover in San Clemente,” the release stated. Li worked as a licensed massage therapist.

Li is accused of four incidents between June 4, 2014, and Oct. 4, 2014, in which he committed sexual battery against three

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female clients between the ages of 20 and 57 years old. His is also accused of committing sexual battery against a female employee by “coming up from behind her and touching her … over her clothes when there were no other employees or customers around,” the release stated.

The victims reported the crimes to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, which investigated this case.

WHAT’S NEXT: Li faces a maximum sentence of two years in jail and a $10,000 fine, according to the DA’s office. Sentencing will take place at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 3 in department H-12, Harbor Justice Center in Newport Beach. —EH

TCA Votes to Authorize Legal Action Against Water Quality Control Board THE LATEST: At its July 31 meeting, the Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency Board of Directors voted to direct its staff to file legal action to challenge actions of the Regional Water Quality Control Board, San Diego Region, a TCA press release said. The action is in regard to the water quality board denying a waste discharge requirements application for the Tesoro Extension of State Route 241.

An application for the permit was submitted to the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board in 2012 and denied in June 2013.

The extension plans are for a portion of road in the San Juan Capistrano area, but opponents to The Toll Roads in San Clemente have claimed in the past the roads would eventually encroach the Trestles area along Interstate 5, south of San Clemente.

TCA board members said in prior meetings they would not try to affect the popular surfing area.

“TCA is determined to find the right solution to solve mobility challenges facing South Orange County residents and commuters, and strengthen the partnerships with stakeholders in a way that addresses mobility challenges and minimizes environmental impacts,” the release stated. “The Regional Board approved findings on March 16, 2015 that TCA believed did not comply with the state board’s clear direction.”

WHAT’S NEXT: TCA media relations manager Sarah King said in a press release the timeframe and specifics of the lawsuit are still to be determined. The TCA had not filed any legal action as of Wednesday.

“TCA continues to contend that there is no lawful basis for the Regional Board’s decision and therefore the Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency Board of Directors voted to file a lawsuit challenging the decision,” the release said. —EH www.sanclementetimes.com

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Parents Explore Unchartered Waters of Education

San Clemente residents explore possible charter school options

Jim Reardon, district 2 trustee on the Capistrano Unified School District Board of Trustees, plays the part of government in an interactive explanation of charter schools given by Julie Collier on July 30 at the Talega Swim and Athletic Club. Photo: Eric Heinz

BY ERIC HEINZ, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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uring a meeting on Thursday, July 30, residents of San Clemente, mostly from Talega, met to discuss the possibility of bringing a charter school to the area.

Attendees heard from speakers Julie Collier, of the Parents Advocates League, and Jeffrey Shapiro, the CEO of Edvance Charter Services Group.

Collier said when her son was going through grade school, she was unhappy with the traditional school model he attended because she believed her son wasn’t getting enough attention from teachers.

Shapiro said it was because he took the initiative to look into alternatives to traditional schools that his son was able to get into a reputable college.

Parents who attended said an important requirement for the school would be offering various levels of education available to students, such as accelerated and remedial classes.

In order to start the process of forming a charter, residents must file with the state Board of Education no later than Aug. 28, if they want to have the school considered this year.

Even if the school is approved, there is no guarantee it would be located in the Talega area; charter schools are subject to wherever the district can find adequate real estate. If there is an overflow of students who apply for enrollment at the school, a lottery will decide which students may attend, according to California Education Code.

The number of students the school will

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admit is still in the works.

“Because we believe in small classes and a small number of students per grade, it will probably be about 500 in kindergarten through eighth grade,” Shapiro said, adding the school would have about three or four class groups per grade.

According to the California Department of Education, the deadline to file a charter submission package is Aug. 28 for this year, as the State Board of Education meets Nov. 4 and 5. Additionally, the state must approve the charter school before a county or local district can start one.

The total cost to establish the school would be based on the size and scope of the facility, if and when it is approved.

Charter schools use their own method of teaching, even though they are required to meet standards on tests, and receive funding from state and local entities just like traditional schools. In the case of San Clemente, the school would most likely still be chartered by the district unless it is filed as an application for an independent charter.

During the meeting, both presenters said establishing a charter school can be complex because of the various forms and procedures needed to be completed, but it is not impossible to accomplish.

In order to be able to file for a charter number, 250 signatures must to be collected from California residents, but the parents in Talega want to collect more because some of them will more than likely be found invalid, Shapiro said.

Group members said they intend to collect more signatures this week before the deadline. SC Page 5

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Sean Lynn sits on his porch Monday at his San Clemente home. Lynn was paralyzed in a car accident in 2014 and uses an elevator to get to the top floor of his home. Photo: Eric Heinz

One Step at a Time Sean Lynn continues to enjoy life after crippling car accident

BY ERIC HEINZ, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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ince his accident more than 18 months ago, Sean Lynn of San Clemente has looked at the bright side of life after being confined to a wheelchair.

A father of two identical twin boys, Lynn was paralyzed in both legs and lost motor skills to his hands following a car wreck in which he and the driver were launched off a 10-foot ridge in the San Diego desert in January 2014. The driver sustained minor injuries.

Lynn sustained an injury to his C-5 disk, which bruised his spinal cord and disabled him. He was flown to Hoag Memorial Hospital in Newport Beach.

“I was there for about a month, and then I flew across the country and rehabilitated in New Jersey,” Lynn said. “I came home for the birth of the children.”

Lynn can move his arms but not his legs and he can’t close his hands properly.

His home is equipped with an elevator.

Because his spinal cord was not severed, Lynn still has feeling in most of his limbs. There is a chance he could recover and become more ambulatory.

“I don’t know if I get more mobility, but I get stronger with what I have,” he said.

Jason Wanstreet, Strides SCI Functional Fitness co-owner and president in San Juan Capistrano, said this type of injury takes time to heal, but the odds are better for recovery. Wanstreet has been working with Lynn for three months.

“Every single person that I work with heals differently,” Wanstreet said. “If you could put it in perspective, he has a better chance because he has so much sensory ability but not so much motor.”

Despite the severity of his injury and

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how it has immobilized him, Lynn said he remains true to himself and tries to not let it deter him from his ambitions. Right now, raising his two sons is priority No. 1.

“I focus a lot of my energy on the kids, kind of to take my mind off my own situation,” Lynn said. “It’s a way to kind of pick up the pieces and move forward.”

Hanging out at the beach, barbecues and socializing are still a major part of Lynn’s life. Before his accident he was working for a commercial project construction company.

“You kind of have to do a mental 180,” he said. “Right now, we haven’t really addressed (working) because I’m not able to drive or visit work sites.”

Lynn said the outpouring of community assistance has been remarkable. In May, a golf tournament was hosted to help with his medical expenses, and he said the event was sold out.

“There are a lot of barriers and I’m still learning,” Lynn said. “My life has changed in the way where I’ve learned the value of friendship and the value of family, especially. You see how much support you really get. It’s pretty amazing.”

As a member of the neighborhood on West Avenida Junipero, Lynn and his family are part of a tight-knit sector of San Clemente.

Lynn graduated from San Clemente High School and has lived in the area for decades.

“It was wonderful to have a nice young couple come to the area when they moved in,” said Kristine Kelly, who lives near Lynn.

“Our whole neighborhood rallied and we prayed for him when he had his surgery.”

Lynn’s construction company and people from the neighborhood helped construct the new amenities Lynn required at his home.

“I’m still new to this, but the best advice I would give to someone is to find a peer who’s also in the same situation and learn from them,” Lynn said. “When times are tough, I look up to them.”

Lynn said he has friends with similar injuries who compete in adjusted exercise competitions, travel internationally and achieved many of their goals.

“I look at them and think anything is possible,” he said. SC Page 7

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SC Sheriff’s Blotter COMPILED BY RYAN SONG

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.

Sunday, August 2 CITIZEN ASSIST Avenida Aragon, 100 Block (12:27 p.m.) A woman referred to a phone call where a person was acting as if he was part of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, trying to get information about a homeowner.

PATROL CHECK Avenida Fabricante, 200 Block (12:24 p.m.) A caller reported four pickup trucks with at least four people taking things out of a warehouse.

CITIZEN ASSIST El Camino Real, 200 Block (1:01 a.m.) A man outside said a bar would not give him his credit card back.

Saturday, August 1 BATTERY REPORT Camino de los Mares, 600 Block (1:52 a.m.) A 22-year-old patient said he was punched in the face while driving by people the patient knew, but he didn’t know their names.

Friday, July 31 DISTURBANCE Avenida Vista Montana, 200 Block (10:51 p.m.) A caller said a man, who is possibly in the military, was yelling for help. The caller came to the man, who then accused the caller of kidnapping a woman and then tried to fight him.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Avenida del Presidente/Avenida San Luis Rey (7:59 p.m.) A man jumped in front of two vehicles and refused to leave. The vehicle drove around him and left.

ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY Calle de los Alamos, 2000 Block (7:30 p.m.) Lifeguards requested assistance with crowd control for a large group of people who crowded around a sailboat that washed up on shore.

INVESTIGATE PERSON DOWN El Camino Real, 2300 Block (5:42 p.m.) A caller reported a homeless man who was unconscious near the 76 gas station with his feet partially in the street.

HIT AND RUN MISDEMEANOR REPORT Entrada Paraiso, 1800 Block (12:10 p.m.) The caller was hit in the head by a side mirror that broke off.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Calle San Clemente Times August 6–12, 2015

Fiesta, 400 Block (8:36 a.m.) A woman said she was unsure if a threatening letter she received is related to a crime she recently witnessed, where a neighbor was threatening another neighbor.

Thursday, July 30 ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY Avenida Victoria, 600 Block (5:46 p.m.) At the base of the pier, the caller referred to a possible missing juvenile.

DRUNK DRIVING Avenida La Pata/ Avenida Pico (4:51 p.m.) A female driver was reported to have been possibly drunk because she was speeding through a school zone and acting erratic when she got out of her car.

GRAND THEFT REPORT Avenida Navarro, 100 Block (3:02 p.m.) A man reported an employee stole an excess of $10,000.

DISTURBANCE El Camino Real, 2000 Block (1:54 a.m.) The caller saw a man, who was taken to a hospital, pounding on doors in the back and yelling.

Wednesday, July 29 UNKNOWN TROUBLE Avenida Santa Barbara, 300 Block (11:39 a.m.) Two women were screaming someone was chasing them and running toward the pier.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Chiquita, 100 Block (7:02 p.m.) A caller reported a person in a green GMC Sierra may have been dealing drugs in the area.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES El Camino Real, 200 Block (12:02 p.m.) A man was playing a guitar next to Duke’s.

The caller was concerned he was “strung out” because he was lying in the street.

KEEP THE PEACE Calle Heraldo, 2900 Block (11:08 a.m.) The caller and a homeowners association president were attempting to do work, but police were requested when a resident was disrupting them.

VANDALISM REPORT Avenida Junipero, 0 Block (10:12 a.m.) A man reported water was left on and locks to a home were superglued.

DRUNK DRIVING Avenida Victoria, 200 Block (12:38 a.m.) A drunken driver hit a parked car in front of the location.

Tuesday, July 28 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES El Camino Real, 500 Block (6:45 p.m.)

Several homeless people were behind a business looking through clothes in a donation bin.

DISTURBANCE Calle de los Molinos, 200 Block (5:05 p.m.) The caller said they were almost hit by female customer.

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Community NEWS BITES Garden Club Awards Meetings Scholarships COMPILED BY ERIC HEINZ

THURSDAY, AUG. 6

San Clemente High School Registration Registration dates for high school

students began Wednesday and will end Monday. The makeup registration is from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Tuesday at the Triton Center. All San Clemente High School students must attend.

700 Avenida Pico, 949.492.4165, www.sctritons.com.

SUNDAY, AUG. 9

San Clemente Farmers Market

9 a.m.–1 p.m., Bundles of flowers, fresh produce and much more every Sunday. Avenida Del Mar.

TUESDAY, AUG. 11

Sunrise Rotary 7:15 a.m. San Clemente Sunrise Rotary meets every Tuesday at Talega Golf Course Signature Grille, 990 Avenida Talega. www.scsunriserotary.com Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting 6 p.m. The

Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting will take place at the City Hall Council Chambers, 100 Avenida Presidio, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

WEDNESDAY, AUG.12

San Clemente Rotary Noon.

The San Clemente Rotary Club meets every Wednesday at the Wedgewood Restaurant at the San Clemente Municipal Golf Course. 150 E. Avenida Magdalena. 949.233.7981. www.sanclementerotary.org

San Clemente Garden Club recently awarded $5,000 in scholarships to five outstanding San Clemente High School seniors and current college students majoring in or planning a career related to botany, horticulture or various environmental sciences. The club recognized students who stood out in their communities for their achievements, determination and demonstrated desire to help others through volunteerism.

The 2015 scholarship recipients are William Cox, Cassandra Powell, Kirra Connolly, Brinna Lee and Ian Ridsdale.

Changes to Recreational Bluefin Tuna Regulations Now in Effect New requirements from the California Fish and Game Commission for recreational daily bag limit for filleting tuna on vessels went into effect last Thursday, according to a Department of Fish and Wildlife press release.

This limit is now two and applies to all bluefin tuna possessed, regardless of where they are taken in California waters.

Filleting on any boat or bringing ashore any fish fillets is prohibited except in accordance with the Fish and Game requirements.

For any species of tuna filleted at sea or brought ashore filleted south of a line running due west true from Point Conception, Santa Barbara County, each fish must be individually bagged as follows: “The bag must be marked with the species’ common name and the fish must be cut into six pieces with all skin attached,” the release stated. “These pieces include the four loins, the collar removed as one piece with both pectoral fins attached and intact, and the belly fillet to include the vent and with both pelvic fins attached and intact. Tunas may also be kept whole or

in a manner that retains these identifying characteristics so that the CDFW can accurately identify different species.”

The new regulations were implemented as a response to concerns over the population decline of Pacific bluefin tuna due to the spawning biomass being at an historic low, the release stated.

The new bag limit and fillet requirements were developed through the combined efforts of agencies, scientists, conservation interests, the sportfishing industry and the public.

For more information about Pacific bluefin tuna recreational fishing regulations, please visit the CDFW Marine Region website at www.dfg.ca.gov.

Hobie Surf Shop Acknowledges Late Store Owner in Grand Opening

Hobie Surf Sports Shop hosted a grand opening Aug. 1 at its new location, 167 Avenida Del Mar. Photo: Eric Heinz

At the neighborhood gathering and grand opening of Hobie Surf Shop last Saturday, there was a moment of silence held for the late Bliss Boutique owner Cindy Rosier, who was murdered in her clothing shop at the same location on Oct. 25. Hobie General Manager Jake Schwaner acknowledged Rosier during the opening.

San Clemente Collegian Named to University of Dallas Dean’s List Sarah Donovan of San Clemente has been named to the University of Dallas Dean’s List for the spring 2015 semester for earning a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Donovan is majoring in theology.

California State Parks Foundation Hosts Youth Art Contest The California State Parks Foundation announced it will sponsor the foundation’s first Youth Art Contest. Californians ages 4 to 18 can show their artistic side and display attributes of State Parks.

CSPF is asking for poster submissions no smaller than 8 inches by 10 inches and no larger than 11 inches by 17 inches. Any kind of paper is acceptable and the use of chalk, ink, marker, photography, paint and any other art media is welcome.

Teachers, parents, youth groups, community organizations or youth club leaders may administer the contest to groups of young artists, but each submission must be the work of one individual artist and must be accompanied by its own entry form.

Submissions will be accepted until Tuesday, Sept. 8 and one contest winner in each category will win a prize package including day-use passes to state parks, CSPF merchandise and $50 gift cards from Subway.

To enter, complete the Youth Art Contest entry form and attach it to each submission. Mail to California State Parks Foundation, 1510 J St. Suite 220, Sacramento, 95814. The form can be found at www. calparks.org/whatwedo/advocacy/youthartcontest/youth-art-contest-form.pdf.

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eople build strong communities. We are fortunate to live in a community that has a high level of volunteerism, a growing economy and a wide range of amenities for active lifestyles. Our community is this way because of community pride and citizen engagement. Maintaining our strong community is not any one person’s responsibility—it’s everyone’s responsibility, and together we make a better community.

Our deputies, code compliance officers and Retired Senior Volunteer Program volunteers, who are local seniors volunteering their time, can only be in so many places at once, so it is helpful when our citizenry reports suspicious activity or suspected code violations. Naturally, if you witness a crime in progress, call 911. The prompt and detailed reporting of problems can actually help us prevent violent crimes. And remember, a crime is never solved unless someone reports it.

The city of San Clemente funds a graffiti-removal program for public property and the public right-of-way; however, this program would not be successful without the public stepping up to report graffiti when they first see it. Citizens and volunteers should report graffiti incidents using the city’s 24-hour graffiti-removal hotline. A community commitment to no tolerance for the crime of graffiti vandalism is one way to maintain our beautiful town. If we don’t remove graffiti, then our property values decline, business is driven away and we send a message that nobody cares about the community.

Removing graffiti tells the vandals that people care about the community and that

Letters to the Editor BEACH GARDEN CAFE WILL BE MISSED JERRY AND CAROL COLLAMER, San Clemente

Owning and operating a successful restaurant of any size takes a special magic: good food, good prices, good location and a warm, friendly atmosphere. Oh, and excellent management too.

Subtract any of these six ingredients and kiss your foodie dream goodbye.

A study by a restaurant organization claims 50 percent of new eateries go bust in five years.

That said, there’s one other fly in a lasting recipe: the property owner.

their work has little chance of being seen.

The same goes for reporting code violations throughout town. A recent example is the number of resident complaints about residences where groups of people live but do not abide by good neighbor and nuisance laws. The city is currently studying how to best regulate uses that involve group-living arrangements for the benefit of the people living there as well as their neighbors.

But please remember that nuisances and code violations are never OK. CITY COUNCIL Citizens should remain CORNER vigilant and report any

By Chris Hamm complaints related to property maintenance, nuisance, building, fire codes, and parking.

Another area experiencing an increase in incidents is with vacation rentals, or VRBOs. Several full-time residents have complained about disturbances. The Municipal Code allows the city to place the bad-behavior rentals on notice. Out of the few hundred VRBOs in town there are maybe six that have been a demonstrated nuisance to surrounding residents.

If a code-compliance officer or sheriff’s deputy is called out for a disturbance, then the city can fine the owner $100 for the first violation, $250 for the second and $500 for subsequent violations, which is usually a good deterrent to prevent future bad behavior.

A big part of maintaining our community is to report code violations that you observe. You may feel bad about reporting

The Beach Garden Cafe at San Clemente Pier passes every test of lasting neighborhood restaurant standards (as in 20 years’ worth) except for that last bit—the property owner who has other plans for the best little breakfast/lunch beach eatery.

Beach Garden, you’re the best of the best. Thank you for an amazing run. You will be missed.

WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH SURFER’S ROW POSTERS? RICH CHEN, San Juan Capistrano

Perhaps you could find out what is happening with “Surfer’s Row” in the south end of town on El Camino Real. It was a big honor to have a banner, but now the majority of banners are faded and unreadable. What’s happening?

Editor’s note: Don Kindred, one of the poster organizers, said the project is still in the works.

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violations that you feel are minor compared to more serious violations of the law.

This should not be the case. The city takes all complaints seriously and investigates.

Oftentimes, it is the cumulative effect of a lot of small violations that create a large effect on the community. Here are some handy phone numbers to keep in your phone: Code Compliance: 949.361.6191 24-hour Graffiti Removal Hotline: 949.361.8385 San Clemente Police Services: 949.770.6011 Learn more by reviewing the San Clemente Municipal Code of Ordinances at www.san-clemente.org. Thanks for lending a hand to your community. Every effort— big or small—plays a role in helping us do good for our community.

Check out the city’s new promotional video that highlights our great community, and share it with others to promote tourism and business in San Clemente: youtu.be/t-XdVN88Jpo. Lastly, let me give a shout out to the San Clemente Beaches, Parks & Recreation Foundation, which is sponsoring the city’s Concert & Movie in the Park on Friday, Aug. 28 at Linda Lane Park. Wiggs and Ties will perform at 6 p.m. and Lego Movie will show at 7:30 p.m.

Hope to see you there!

Chris Hamm is the Mayor of San Clemente. He was elected by the City Council in 2014. 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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YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER

The List

At the Movies: This ‘Mission’ Goes Rogue

EDITOR’S PICK

What’s going on in and around town this week

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Thursday | 06 OPEN ARTIST STUDIO 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Enjoy a creative workspace alongside a community of artists. Free.

Ages 16 and up. San Clemente Art Supply, 1531 N. El Camino Real, 949.369.6603, www.scartsupply.com.

SAN CLEMENTE BEACH CONCERT 6 p.m.-7:45 p.m. Enjoy the musical stylings of Fortunate Son, a Credence Clearwater Revival tribute band. The program is free and features music suitable for the whole family. Fisherman’s Restaurant sponsors a barbecue dinner served at the beach front for $8 per person. Arrive early for blanket space and parking. For more information, call 949.361.8264 or visit www.san-clemente.org.

CASA UP CLOSE: EVAN MARKS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE ECOLOGY CENTER 7 p.m. Founder and Executive Director of The Ecology Center in San Juan Capistrano, Evan Marks, will be speaking about the Ecology Center, its origin, mission and accomplishments. Tickets are $10 for Casa members, $12 for non-members and free for children under 18. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

Friday | 07 A FEW GOOD MEN 8 p.m. Aaron Sorkin’s award-winning play unfolds with drama and intensity. Young lawyer Lt. Daniel Kaffee finds himself with only one alternative to win his case: get the hot-headed Col. Nathan R. Jessup to crack on the stand. Show also runs Aug. 8, 14 and 15 at 8 p.m. and at 2 p.m. on Aug. 16. Tickets are $20 each. Cabrillo Playhouse, 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente, 949.492.0465, www.cabrilloplayhouse.org.

Tom Cruise plays Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation. © 2015 Paramount Pictures.

BY MEGAN BIANCO, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

Photo: Courtesy

FRIDAY, AUG. 7: BANDIT PRESENTS “A NIGHT AT THE RED VANDALIZED CARPET” 5 p.m. Local street artist, BANDIT, has pulled together a group of San Clemente artists to produce an event that has something for all ages and styles. “A Night at the Red Vandalized Carpet” includes live art, interactive art pieces, an art workshop area, and art on exhibit and for sale. DJ Marty McFly will set the mood with live music and appetizers from award-winning restaurant, The Cellar. Featured artists are Bandit, Drew Brophy, LIFE, WERK, Max McIlwee, Gypsy, Duzer and Kelan O’Brien. The event is free. San Clemente Art Supply, 1531 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.369.6603, www.scartsupply.com.

vation Park. The maximum capacity is 10 individuals and the cost is free. Nature Interpretive Center, 34558 Scenic Drive, Dana Point, 949.248.3527.

ing, 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

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BAYOU 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.

CASA WELLNESS WEDNESDAY: YOGA 9 a.m. Practice multiple yoga traditions.

Bring your own mat. Class is suitable for beginners to seasoned practitioners.

Admission $5, free for members.

Casa Romantica, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

Sunday | 09 FIESTA MUSIC FESTIVAL 9 a.m.-7 p.m. The San Clemente Chamber of Commerce presents the Fiesta Music Festival featuring activities for the whole family, including food and game booths sponsored by local nonprofit organizations, three stages with continuous live music throughout the day. Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.1131, www.scchamber.com.

SURFRIDER FOUNDATION HOSTS 31ST ANNIVERSARY 2 p.m. Surfrider CEO Chad Nelson will speak about the vision of the foundation and where Surfrider is headed next. 924 Calle Negocio, Suite 350, San Clemente, 949.492.8170, www.surfrider.org.

UPCOMING: AUG. 15 AND 16

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Tuesday | 11

SUNSET WALK IN DANA POINT 6:45 p.m. The Sunset Walk is a 1.5-mile hike through the Headlands Conservation Area that takes approximately 1.5 hours.

Visitors will learn about what critters come out to play at night and enjoy a summer sunset from atop Hilltop Conser-

HALF-PRICED WHALE WATCHING 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Hop onboard this two-hour cruise to see dolphins, whales and other marine life in the wild. $22.50. Half price on Tuesdays but trips are available every day of the week. Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watch-

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ANNUAL ART AND CRAFT FAIR 10 a.m. The 55th Annual Art and Craft Fair is put on by the San Clemente Art Association, and features more than 100 artists, paintings, ceramics, jewelry, handcrafted and vintage clothing and more. Free admission. 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente, 949.361.8264, www.san-clemente.org.

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T

he Mission: Impossible franchise has become one of the most unlikely, yet most successful, movie series in Hollywood. Starting out as just a gritty remake of a popular television show, the M:I flicks are some of the most guaranteed hits, critically and financially. This is mainly because of its star: Tom Cruise. While each James Bond has come and gone each decade, there has been only one Ethan Hunt. This August, Ethan and company are back in action for Mission: Impossible—Rogue Nation.

Following Ghost Protocol, Ethan Hunt (Cruise) has now gone rogue with his sidekick Benji Dunn (Simon Pegg) while fellow agents Luther Stickell (Ving Rhames) and William Brandt (Jeremy Renner) are on the lookout for him.

Ethan thinks he can prove the Syndicate exists and is out to assassinate the world’s leaders. Along the way, he finds a new ally in possible double agent Ilsa Faust (Rebecca Ferguson).

Alec Baldwin co-stars as the CIA director and Sean Harris portrays the lead villain. With the exception of M:I-2, Mission: Impossible is one of the few franchises to continue growing in quality with each movie. Granted, the plot itself in Rogue Nation is basic espionage intrigue like the previous features, but Christopher McQuarrie’s direction, the quick editing and effects and the cast’s chemistry excel to great results. Cruise is good as usual, but the real stand out is Ferguson, who leads the movie all on her own when Ethan isn’t on screen.

Rogue Nation shows this summer’s blockbusters are still delivering the fun and excitement. SC

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PROFILES OF OUR COMMUNITY

Dancing to the Beat The Hula Connection helps children’s communication skills

BY EVAN DA SILVA, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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he aloha spirit is alive and well at Lainani Hula Hui’ana, or The Hula Connection.

Lianne Nahina Pfister, the kumu (hula master) of her halau (school), said she has seen the island dance and culture improve health and overall lifestyle of her students across all ages.

“I’ve seen hula impact a lot of families and make the family unity stronger,” Pfister said. “In addition to that, many of my students said they’ve developed six-packs.

They do the Tahitian (dance) and have to focus on isometrics. It’s really helped them health-wise, spiritually, mentally and physically.”

Pfister is also a registered speech pathologist with St. Joseph Hospital and works extensively with individuals who have social and communication disabilities such as autism. In addition to her everyday students, The Hula Connection caters to children, teens and adults who face these challenges. Using hula, as what she describes as a type of sign language, Pfis-

Lianne Pfister (right) instructs a hula class July 27 at The Hula Connection in San Clemente. The school will move locations to 3551 Camino Mira Costa, suites I and J, next week. Photo: Evan Da Silva

ter has seen the confidence, speech and communication skills of these individuals improve considerably.

“We work on body awareness,” Pfister said. “The parents have said it has helped their children focus in school, remember things better and (improve) in math class because we work a lot on timing. Parents have told me their kids have become more confident with themselves and that it has helped them with friendships. Here, they

have something in common with children who have and don’t have disabilities.”

Pfister’s son, Blake, has been a beneficiary of the school as well, learning a number of musical instruments while building stronger communication skills and becoming president of San Clemente High School’s Hawaiian Club.

Recently, Blake and other students of The Hula Connection were featured in a documentary short, Hula is My Language.

The film follows the lives of Pfister, her son and others while revealing a glimpse of how the school assists children with special needs. Produced by executive producer Liza B. Krassner, Joey Travolta and Pfister, the documentary has won a number of film festival awards across the mainland and Hawaii. A majority of the film crew were individuals diagnosed with disorders falling in the autism spectrum.

“I’m pleasantly surprised that this film has gotten the recognition it has,” Krassner said. “What this means to me is that it’s OK to make films like this; it’s OK to show people the way they are. It’s OK to show special needs in another light.”

In a week’s time, The Hula Connection will be moving to 3551 Camino Mira Costa, suites I and J. The larger location will accommodate more students and larger classes, a prospect Pfister is very excited about. There, she and her school will continue on its mission to share the aloha spirit with Southern California, hoping to serve a new and more diverse variety of students.

“I’m able to take my knowledge from my profession and apply it to the hula,” Pfister said. “I use my classes to teach about the culture, the language and the concepts instead of just teaching the dance. I’m able to accommodate people from all walks of life and cultures.”

For more information about The Hula Connection, find them on Facebook, YouTube or visit www.hulaconnection. org. SC

GUEST OPINION: Health and Wellness by Susan Parmelee

Options Available to Keep Teens Active

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often have parents and teens approach me about helping a child or friend after risky behaviors have already started. What might be more important to talk about is WELLNESS AND helping our kids to build PREVENTION skills that keep them

By Susan away from participating Parmelee in high-risk behaviors.

By far one of the biggest deterrents to risky behaviors is that parents lead by example and talk early and often about the possible pitfalls of falling into unhealthy habits.

Keeping kids active and involved in activities that challenge and excite them helps, too, meaning kids who have a passion tend to not engage in risky behaviors.

This can be a challenge. Opportunities for participating in athletics become more competitive and other types of activities San Clemente Times August 6–12, 2015

can be prohibitively expensive. Many organizations and businesses will offer financial assistance if you ask. Thankfully, our community is beginning to pay closer attention to the need to engage our youth in healthy activities. Here’s a list of ideas for engaging youth in their passions: CITY PARKS AND RECREATION ACTIVITIES The city offers tennis, standup paddleboard, surfing, sailing, art, writing, fitness classes and more for all ages.

Encourage your teen to try a new activity or to see what positions might be open to work in a Parks and Recreation program.

The city offers scholarships and the new schedule was just released.

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE SOUTH COAST AREA The Boys and Girls Club has great teen programs and opportunities for your child to coach, referee and tutor younger kids, which looks great on a college application. It also provides programs designed to help kids reach their college and career goals.

SOS CLUB AT SAN CLEMENTE HIGH

SCHOOL This will be the third year of the student-run Support Our Students club and they already plan to repeat some of the great activities from last year, including dodge ball at STANCE, broomball at Shoot2Score hockey and bubble soccer.

Students who join the club are asked to help plan events, invite friends and have fun. All events are free and chaperoned by adults.

SAN CLEMENTE HIGH SCHOOL CLUBS A club rush will take place shortly after school starts. Encourage your child to participate in or start a club.

THE ARTS Local galleries and San Clemente Art Supply can all suggest fine art instructors, and they hold their own classes. Several acting, music and dance studios in the area also support our young performers.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH ALLIANCE COA offers free activities for youth, including improv night, yoga and a gaming club. See their website www.communityoutreachalliance.com/cure-sc/. All of their

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activities are free and they have hosted several fun party nights for our kids.

VOLUNTEER OR INTERN The Wellness & Prevention Center would like to help young people connect to volunteer activities or internship opportunities. Email me at susan@wellnessandpreventionsanclemente.com if you would like to help your child find a place to volunteer or intern so they can pursue their passion. If you have a business or a nonprofit looking for youth to contribute, please contact me.

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. To subscribe to Wellness and Prevention Center weekly emails, send an email with the word “subscribe” in the subject line to tritons41@ gmail.com. 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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SC LIVING

Food, Fun, Fiesta!

62nd Fiesta Music Street Festival Takes Downtown San Clemente Aug. 9

BY JACOB ONOFRIO, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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venida Del Mar is set to be the weekend hotspot Sunday as the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce presents the 62nd San Clemente Fiesta Music Festival.

Various activities attract visitors and families each year to this popular summer tradition, featuring food, refreshments, contests, arts and crafts and live entertainment.

Music lovers will have the chance to experience the sounds of more than a dozen bands from all over Southern California across three stages. From blues to country to rock-n-roll, the festival organizers, the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce, aim to have something for everyone.

One notable act coming to the Fiesta is the Chase Walker Band, a group of

young bluesmen from Anaheim—up-andcomers who have crafted a sizeable track record since their inception. Opening for big-name stars like B.B. King and Kenny Loggins, the band has built a reputation for itself over the last three years.

Front-man and guitarist Chase Walker and fellow band mates, Randon Davitt and Matt Fyke, said they are excited to show San Clemente what the blues is all about.

“Aside from being very soulful music, the blues is a lot of fun to play and it’s a lot of fun to watch bands play,” Walker said.

“The blues is alive,” Fyke added.

In addition to the lineup of local bands, the festival will also feature performances from local nonprofit dance groups, strolling magicians, artists, jugglers and clowns. The festival will hold a large number of contests including a hula hoop contest, pie eating contest, Baskin Robbins brain freeze ice cream eating contest, jump rope, tortilla toss, Easter egg hunt, Costco diaper derby, piñata contest, pickle eating contest and a bubble gum blowing contest.

The Fiesta Music Festival will offer a wide array of international nonprofit food and drink booths and host the return of the popular salsa contest. The Salsa Challenge, invites both individual and restau-

The Chase Walker Band is scheduled to perform at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday at Stage 1 at the top of Avenida Del Mar. Photo: Courtesy of the Chase Walker Band

rant chefs create recipes to be judged in hopes of claiming top honors.

Geared to all ages, the festival will have plenty of activities for kids, such as balloon art and face painting.

The festival runs from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

on Sunday, Aug. 9. Admission is free and free shuttle service from San Clemente High School will run from 9:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m.

For more information about the festival, visit www.scchamber.com. SC

Allie Todd with SC Times ad team.

Allie Todd, (left) an advertising intern for Picket Fence Media will begin her sophomore year at the University of Georgia this month. Allie, who lives in San Clemente, did an awesome job for us this summer. She helped plan and execute the inaugural “Inside/Outside Home” special issue, which published July 23 and 24 in the San Clemente Times, Dana Point Times and The Capistrano Dispatch. Thank you, Allie. We wish you the best of luck.

Sudoku

BY MYLES MELLOR

Beth Oas (left), owner of Lingerie Paradis in Dana Point, was selected in a { IN SAN CLEM ENTE } random drawing by the San Clemente Times as the winner of a Brawner surfboard and an SC Times gift basket. Oas is pictured with Damien Brawner, owner of Brawner Boards. Thank you to all who submitted their entries during the 2015 Ocean Festival.

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Last week’s solution:

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See today’s solution in next week’s issue.

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Gridiron GameChanger Mikki St. Germain becomes head coach of youth tackle football team

BY STEVE BREAZEALE, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

M

ikki St. Germain’s passion in life is the thrill and satisfaction she gets from inspiring people.

There’s that, and football, too.

The San Clemente resident, who has spent the last 21 years as a martial arts instructor, inspirational speaker and author, now has the chance to combine her two passions this year as the head coach of the South Orange County Patriots midgetlevel football team.

St. Germain, who spent last season as an offensive coordinator with the South Coast Tritons in San Clemente, is the first female head coach in the SOC Patriots organization’s history.

When St. Germain first met with her team of 14-year-olds, many of whom tower over her in size, it was unclear how they would react. She had built a comfort level with several players who transitioned from the Tritons to the Patriots over the offseason, but there were still plenty of unfamiliar faces in the crowd. Turns out the players weren’t fazed by who was holding the whistle.

“They didn’t even flinch. None of them

Mikki St. Germain will be the South Orange County Patriots midget-level football team’s first female head coach. Photo: Steve Breazeale

Mikki St. Germain runs players through a drill.

Photo: Steve Breazeale

(did). They just really kind of accepted it and that was it,” St. Germain said.

St. Germain is a native New Yorker and developed her passion for football by watching the New York Giants with her father on Sundays. Football immediately struck a chord with St. Germain and she became a student of the game, dissecting its intricacies.

The camaraderie on display amongst a football team was also a big draw for St.

Germain. She began to see links between her life’s work—public speaking and writing—and the game she loves.

“I truly believe that a coach’s responsibility is to help that person get past their comfort zone and believe in something they don’t think they’re capable of doing,” St. Germain said. “Our jobs are more involved than just teaching X’s and O’s.

It’s making them believe and having them come together as a team.”

St. Germain has received almost entirely positive feedback since she stepped on the sidelines. As volunteer coaches, St. Germain and her husband, Gerard, have seen how supportive parents and players can be. But there have been minor slights along the way. Gerard St. Germain recalled how last year, some coaches would not shake Mikki’s hand after games. One family almost withdrew their son from the team after learning that St. Germain would be an assistant, but eventually came

around.

“It’s a tough world for a female coach … it’s a male sport,” Gerard St. Germain, the team’s offensive coordinator, said.

“Her head coaching for a midget team is a really unique thing. It’s pretty exciting.

We’re pumped and motivated.”

In the professional sports world, female coaches in mostly male-dominated sports have been garnering attention. Last year, Becky Hammon made NBA history when she was hired as an assistant coach for the San Antonio Spurs. On July 27, the Arizona Cardinals hired Jen Welter to be a training camp/preseason intern coaching inside linebackers, making her the first woman to hold a coaching position in the NFL. “I’d like to think that it doesn’t matter whether you’re male or female. I think anybody that steps up to do their passion … I have to commend that person,” Mikki St. Germain said. “In this day and age, there’s so much to offer all the way around that if you have a chance to inspire or offer something new or you have a gift to put out there … do it.”

Owen Carlton, 14, who lives with his family on Camp Pendleton, is one of the former Triton players St. Germain coached last season. Carlton, the team’s quarterback, saw last year’s group of players accept St. Germain and thrive under her guidance.

On Aug. 4 Carlton and his teammates were out on the field in pads for just the second time this preseason, full of confidence, and gearing up for their eight-game season in September.

“I feel a lot more comfortable at quarterback knowing that (St. Germain) trusts me to lead the team,” Carlton said. “I was so happy (this year) because I knew they were great coaches and it was going to be good this year. I think we’re going to win the championship.” SC

Benefit 24-Hour Lacrosse Game Delivers Excitement

BY EVAN DA SILVA, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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he charity setting for California’s Shootout for Soldiers 24-hour lacrosse event, hosted by Dana Hills High School, did not deter hard, physical and competitive play. A veterans and activeduty military game, with the Navy in blue and Marines in red, set the tone early when they took the field at 6 p.m. on July 31.

Each of the 48 consecutive games following, which lasted until 6 p.m. on Aug. 1, were played at full speed. In the end, the Stripes defeated the Stars 162-119.

“Teams were going close to 100 percent, if not 100 percent, and playing for real,” California event coordinator Chris Iltis said.

“Right out of the gate in the veterans’ game …Everybody was playing pretty hard.”

Hundreds of players and spectators San Clemente Times August 6–12, 2015

flocked to Dolphin Stadium for the 24-hour event, which benefits multiple veteran outreach programs, and raised $23,975. Shootout for Soldiers, which hosted four other events nationwide this summer, raised a total of $408,931. The money will go to The Wounded Warrior Project, Army Ranger Lead the Way Fund, Gary Sinise Foundation and Semper Fi Fund, all of which assist wounded veterans and their families.

“The event is really good,” Sgt. Dean Grau, a Marines veteran who was stationed and deployed from Camp Pendleton, said.

“It’s raising awareness for organizations like the Wounded Warrior’s Project, which is a huge helper for all injured service members overseas. I remember when I was over in Afghanistan in 2013; they helped a lot of the guys that got hurt.”

The event hosted 31 teams from California, including a handful from Arizona and Nevada, and filled each time-slot for an entire day, with multiple groups playing two and even three games.

Local high schools like Dana Hills, San Clemente and Santa Margarita Catholic sent teams representing their schools.

Collegiate squads, which included players from USC and the University of Arizona, along with local club teams such as OC Wave and Surf City, were well represented.

“It’s a chance to show that we really support them and give thanks. I think it’s definitely something that should be happening more often,” Jack Gilchrist, a junior midfielder for the USC lacrosse team, said. SC

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Military veterans and active duty servicemen took part in the Shootout for Soldiers benefit lacrosse game July 31. Photo: Evan Da Silva

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The Left Coast Baseball 10U team finished second at the Triple Crown World Series in Utah on July 25.

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BASEBALL The Left Coast Baseball Club’s 10U team finished runner-up in the 2015 Triple Crown World Series Division 2 bracket in Park City, Utah on July 25. The team, made up entirely of players from San Clemente, won their first six games of the tournament to reach the championship match.

The team includes: Colton Joseph, Trey Batson, Chase Grienke, Kyle Yamano, Chase Brunson, Evan Grey, Hayden Dill, Anthony Favrow, Nolan Reid, Joey Bookataub and Aaron Ferguson. The team is coached by Brian Batson, Joe Bookataub and Pat Brunson.

SOCCER The San Clemente Surf soccer club had two of its teams win tournaments in recent weeks. The club’s boys U9 team won the Hotspurs Cup on July 17 and the boys 19’s team won the Pats Cup on July 26.

The boys 19’s defeated Nomads, FC Golden State and California Rush to reach the finals of the tournament’s flight 1 bracket. In the championship game, SC Surf defeated Pats Irvine 2-0.

Despite it being their first-ever performance in tournament play, the club’s boys

The SC Surf boys U9 team won the Hotspurs Cup in San Diego on July 17. Photo: Courtesy

U9 team won the Hotspurs Cup in San Diego. The team won two games and tied another in pool play to reach the finals. In the championship match, the local club defeated host team Hotspurs Academy 2-1.

The boys U9 team includes: Titus Truman, Daniel Bravo, Dane Janel, Owen Ring, Vance Ewell, Carter Christensen, David Rudnicki, Micah Wishart, Marcos Duzman, Travis Goodwin, Henry Rothey, Alex Sheehan and Griffin Blair. The team is coached by Dave Nolan.

CHEER The San Clemente High School cheerleading squad was invited to take part in a flag raising ceremony at the Orange County Fair on July 30 as representatives of the city. The day was dedicated to the cities of San Clemente, Fullerton and Anaheim.

San Clemente High School cheerleaders took part in a flag raising ceremony at the Orange County Fair on July 30. Photo: Courtesy

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Local Sliders Shred at WSA Season Opener The Western Surfing Association hosted event No. 1 of the 2015-2016 tour at San O Trail 6, locals claim 34 trophies

BY ANDREA SWAYNE, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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or hundreds of stoked sliders from the ages of 6 to over 60, Aug. 1 and 2 marked the start of another year of camaraderie and competition as the 54th season of Western Surfing Association contests kicked off at San Onofre State Park, Trail 6.

Surfers’ performances provided a foreshadowing of what promises to be a season of excellent competition in the lineup, and the gathering on land, of kindred spirits and good vibes.

Eleven of 24 divisions were won by local surfers. Cody Canzoneri was San Clemente’s winningest surfer, claiming victory in both Men 18-29 and Open Men. Other San Clemente winners were Jeff Jessee (Legends 50+), Kei Kobayashi (Boys U18), Kai McPhillips (Boys U16), Jimmy Wynne (Boys Longboard U14). Dana Point surfers Shane Stacy (Micro Grom Boys U9), Bella Kenworthy (Micro Grom Girls U10) and Izzy Hopkins (Girls U14) took home

RESULTS Western Surfing Association Championship Tour, Event No. 1, August 1-2, San Onofre State Park, Trail 6

A crowd gathers at San O, Trail 6 for grom division trophy presentations at WSA event No. 1 on Sunday, Aug. 2. Photo: WSA/Jack McDaniel

top honors. From San Juan Capistrano, Kevin Skvarna was the top surfer in both Jr. Longboard U18 and Open Men Longboard. In all, tri-city area surfers earned a total of 34 podium spots.

“The first contest was fantastic—weather, waves and surfing,” said MaryLou Drummy, WSA’s executive director. “We have a lot of new people and it was good to welcome back our longtime regulars.

Everyone seemed to have a good time and enjoy themselves both in and out of the water. And everyone, from micro groms to legends, was surfing really well and challenging each other.”

Drummy also commented on her observations of the grom divisions’ blossoming talent, noting that even the youngest surfers seem to have brought their skills up a notch or two over the summer.

“I have been absolutely amazed by the younger girls divisions especially,” Drummy said. “There’s a lot of talent there—maybe even a future world champion among the ranks.”

The WSA Championship Tour consists of nine regular season events plus the

GRIFFIN COLAPINTO

Griffin Colapinto of San Clemente was crowned champion of the WSL Vans US Open of Surfing Pro Junior. Photo: WSL/Morris

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West Coast Championships. As a membership organization of Surfing America, WSA competitors have the opportunity to qualify for the Surfing America USA Championships, spots on the Surfing America USA Juniors surf team (U18 divisions) as well as possible invitations to other International Surfing Association adult competitions.

Event No. 2 is set for Sept. 19 and 20 in Ventura at Surfers Point.

For more information, visit them online at www.surfwsa.org. SC

SURF FORECAST

GROM OF THE WEEK

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Cody Canzoneri of San Clemente took home wins in both Men 18-29 and Open Men shortboard divisions at the WSA season opener, Aug. 1 and 2 at San Onofre State Park, Trail 6. Photo: WSA/Jack McDaniel

Water Temperature: 69-72 degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: 6-10’ Poor-Fair

he San Clemente Times congratulates Griffin Colapinto, 16, of San Clemente for conquering a new milestone in his surfing career as winner of the World Surf League Vans US Open of Surfing Pro Junior on Aug. 1 in Huntington Beach.

Ten minutes into the heat Colapinto had comboed his opponents—Hiroto Arai, Kanoa Igarashi and Cam Richards—with a 16.03 two-wave heat total.

Soon Igarashi would respond with a 9.57 ride to take the lead.

Colapinto kept his head and heart in the game and turned in a string of powerful turns for a score of 9.67 to seal the deal.

With this big win, Colapinto is currently the No. 3 rated surfer in the WSL North America Junior Tour.—Andrea Swayne

Thursday: Nice round of S groundswell is replaced by more selective SSE groundswell through the end of the work week, as minor NW windswell blends in. Better breaks are running waist-chest high (3-4’) on Thursday, with chest+ sets for standouts. Size is up slightly for Friday, with waist-shoulder high (3-4’+) surf at better breaks, and occasional larger sets for standouts. Winds are light/variable early each day, trending onshore through the mid mornings and giving way to a moderate Westerly sea-breeze each afternoon.

Outlook: Southerly swells wind down through the weekend as small NW windswell continues.

Fun zone surf in the knee-waist-chest high range (2-3’+) prevails, with some larger sets for summer magnets during the more favorable tides.

Favorable morning winds continue. Check the full premium forecast on Surfline for more details and the longer range outlook.

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MICRO GROM BOYS U9: 1. Shane Stacy, DP; 2. Timothy Simmers, Oceanside; 3. Dane Morris, Encinitas; 4.

Charlie Stevens, SC; 5. Petey Romaniuk, Huntington Beach; 6. Tyler Seitz, Newport Beach. MICRO GROM GIRLS U10: 1. Bella Kenworthy, DP; 2. Ezra McPhillips, SC; 3. Addie McPhillips, SC; 4. Maile Garrett, Cardiffby-the-Sea; 5. Julianna Romaniuk, Huntington Beach; 6.

Malia Callahan, Ventura. BOYS/GIRLS U10: 1. Jaxson Hutcheon, Laguna Beach; 2. Makai Bray, SC; 3. Hudson Saunders, Laguna Beach; 4. Kai Kushner, Manhattan Beach; 5. Luke Wyler, SC; 6. Alex Guild, SC. BOYS U12: 1. Cole McCaffray, Cardiff-by-the-Sea; 2. Hayden Rodgers, Laguna Beach; 3. Callahan Corn, Del Mar; 4.

Noel De la Torre, Ventura; 5. Ethan Prestage, Carlsbad; 6. Tyrone Fomenko, SC. BOYS U14: 1. Nolan Rodgers, Laguna Beach; 2. Taro Watanabe, Malibu; 3. Sebastian Ojeda, La Jolla; 4. Kai McPhillips, SC; 5. William Tex Mitchell, Oceanside; 6. Jackson Butler, Encinitas. BOYS U16: 1. Kai McPhillips, SC; 2. Ryan Martin, SC; 3. Noah Hohenester, SC; 4. Trey Lockhart, Laguna Beach; 5.

Max Beach, SC; 6. Ben Barone, La Jolla. BOYS U18: 1.

Kei Kobayashi, SC; 2. Jeremy Shutts, Laguna Beach; 3. Sasha Levi Agami, Tahiti; 4. Curran Dand, SC; 5.

Parker Cohn, Newport Beach; 6. Ethan Hurst, Cypress.

GIRLS U12: 1. Bryce Ava Wettstein, Encinitas; 2. Ryann Daly, DP; 3. Bella Kenworthy, DP; 4. Caitlin Simmers, Oceanside; 5. Sawyer Lindblad, SC; 6. Jenna Clark, La Mesa. GIRLS U14: 1. Izzy Hopkins, DP; 2. Hayden Rouse, Huntington Beach; 3. Kalohelani Danbara, Huntington Beach; 4. Olivia Pessanha, San Diego; 5. Ella McCaffray, Cardiff-by-the-Sea; 6. Bryce Ava Wettstein, Encinitas.

GIRLS U16: 1. Kayla Coscino, Laguna Beach; 2. Sydney Tisdel, Carlsbad; 3. Kelly Smith, Laguna Beach; 4. Kalohelani Danbara, Huntington Beach; 5. Kiersten Noonan, Encinitas; 6. Olivia Pessanha, San Diego. GIRLS U18: 1.

Jordyn Barratt, Encinitas; 2. Maya Saulino, San Marcos; 3. Kiersten Noonan, Encinitas; 4. Chiasa Maruyama, Huntington Beach; 5. Jayme Linnes, SC; 6. Maile Davis, Carlsbad. BOYS LONGBOARD U14: 1. Jimmy Wynne, SC; 2. Aidan Sautner, SC; 3. Jackson Todd, SC; 4.

Nicholaus Worrell, Arroyo Grande. JR. LONGBOARD U18: 1. Kevin Skvarna, SJC; 2. Andrew Neal, Encinitas; 3. Ben Kappes, Laguna Niguel; 4. Benjamin Goldstein, Carlsbad; 5. Ethan Mudge, CB; 6. Jameson Roller, Laguna Beach. GIRLS LONGBOARD U18: 1. Soleil Errico, Malibu; 2. Ocean Tsutsui, SC; 3. Betsey Lee, Topanga; 4. Liv Stokes, Aliso Viejo; 5. Lexi Morgan, SC; 6. Hana McEvilly, Carlsbad. MEN 18-29: 1. Cody Canzoneri, SC; 2. Sean Bennett, San Diego; 3. Drew Stanfield, Westminster; 4. Tanner Waite, Vista; 5. Alex Burr, Ventura; 6. Simon Torres, El Segundo. MASTERS 3 -39: 1. Paul Pugliesi, Oceanside; 2. David Morgan, Los Angeles; 3.

Kale Shannon, Ventura; 4. Michael Kent, Camarillo; 5.

Philip Salick, Los Angeles; 6. Aparajit Bhowmik, San Diego. SENIOR MEN 40-49: 1. Rick Takahashi, San Diego; 2. Neil Bern, Carlsbad; 3. Pedro Diaz Rangel, Oceanside; 4. Michael Graney, Carlsbad; 5. Gavin Haughey, Laguna Niguel; 6. Jason Penning, Huntington Beach. WOMEN 18+: 1. Michelle Watson, Ventura; 2.

Rachel Breitner, Virginia; 3. Emma Roll, Santa Monica; 4. Tammy Mowery, Santa Monica; 5. Sasha Natalie, La Jolla. LEGENDS 50+: 1. Jeff Jessee, SC; 2. Rusty Phillipy, Cardiff-by-the-Sea; 3. Tom Matthews, San Diego; 4.

Masaki Kobayashi, SC; 5. Troy Campbell, Torrance; 6.

Mike Glevy, San Diego. OPEN MEN: 1. Cody Canzoneri, SC; 2. Kei Kobayashi, SC; 3. Gavin Haughey, Laguna Niguel; 4. William Peckett, Costa Mesa; 5. Sasha Levi Agami, Tahiti; 6. Cameron Griggs, Mission Viejo. OPEN WOMEN: 1. Maya Saulino, San Marcos; 2. Maile Davis, Carlsbad; 3. Sierra Garcia, Long Beach; 4. Jordyn Barratt, Encinitas; 5. Emma Roll, Santa Monica; 6. Sasha Natalie, La Jolla. OPEN MEN LONGBOARD: 1. Kevin Skvarna, SJC; 2. Ben Kappes, Laguna Niguel; 3. Sean Bennett, San Diego; 4. Jorge Barba, Oceanside; 5. Pete Griffin, San Diego; 6. Shane Smith, Huntington Beach.

OPEN WOMEN LONGBOARD: 1. Soleil Errico, Malibu; 2. Liv Stokes, Aliso Viejo; 3. Betsey Lee, Topanga; 4. Lola Fisher, Laguna Beach; 5. Keili McEvilly, Carlsbad; 6. Emily Flavin, Santa Monica. SR. MEN LONGBOARD 40+: 1.

Lance Albright, Huntington Beach; 2. Kurt Greenbaum, Newport Beach; 3. Jorge Barba, Oceanside; 4. Troy Campbell, Torrance; 5. Jay Boldt, Huntington Beach; 6.

Larry Casas, Huntington Beach.

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