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Principal Interest

Chris Carter takes over as San Clemente High School’s top administrator EYE ON SC/PAGE 4

Chris Carter (left), the new San Clemente High School principal, speaks with Sharon McCann and freshman Andrew Laxamana on Monday in front of the school. Photo: Eric Heinz

Commission Discusses Guidelines for Dogs in Public Areas EYE ON SC/PAGE 3

Group Looks to Increase Suicide Prevention Awareness EYE ON SC/PAGE 8

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Five things San Clemente should know this week Commission Looks at Dog Access in Public Areas THE LATEST: During its monthly meeting Tuesday, the San Clemente Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission discussed the possibility of recommending the city increase areas for dog access.

A report by the commission states there could be options for more access for dogs in public area, which is to be explored in the Beaches, Parks and Recreation master plan, expected to be adopted later this year.

“This is a city that did not allow dogs in most places for a very long time, and slowly … we started to allow dog access to our parks and trails,” Pamela Passow, the Beaches, Parks and Recreation manager, said during the meeting.

Dogs are allowed in all parks except on sports fields and playgrounds and Park Semper Fi. Passow said the city could look at designating more areas that are dog-friendly in the future, but some areas would be too expensive to maintain or have inadequate space.

“Most of the owners have been responsible, keeping their dogs on leashes,” Passow said.

The only dog park in the city is the Baron Von Willard Memorial Dog Park, located at 301 Avenida La Pata.

The possibility of specific beach access could be addressed in the future as well, commissioners said during the meeting.

WHAT’S NEXT: One of the problems going forward with the proposal is dog licenses have stayed steady in recent years, even with the city’s increase in population. The city requires dogs to be licensed. The next commission meeting is 6 p.m. Sept. 8 at City Chambers, 100 Avenida Presidio. —Eric Heinz

Parking Lot Changes Hours THE LATEST: At its bi-monthly meeting Aug. 4, San Clemente City Council approved to change the parking lot time between 121 and 145 Avenida Cabrillo from all-day parking to three-hour parking. Parking will still be available all-night from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. The city’s Planning San Clemente Times August 13–19, 2015

Commission found that the parking lot is intended for customers parking throughout the day and not intended for overnight parking.

WHAT’S NEXT: The resolution went into effect immediately with the passage. Violation of the parking time limits will follow the city’s code. —EH

San Clemente Resident Convicted in $169 Million Fraud THE LATEST: Michael J. Stewart, 68, former chief executive officer of a defunct Southern California real estate investment firm and resident of San Clemente, was found guilty of 11 charges of mail fraud on Friday by a jury in U.S. District Court.

According to a Department of Justice news release, Stewart owned and was the chief executive of Pacific Property Assets, which had offices in Long Beach and Irvine. With co-defendant John Packard, Stewart created PPA in 1999 to resell or refinance apartment complexes in Southern California and Arizona.

“In its 10 years of operations, PPA acquired more than 100 real estate properties and raised hundreds of millions of dollars from hundreds of investors,” the release stated.

When the company filed bankruptcy, PPA stated it owed 647 private investors more than $91 million, and it owed banks approximately $100 million.

The company financed property through mortgages and raised money from investors to pay for renovations to the properties. After several years, PPA would refinance for each property.

As PPA failed to make sufficient earnings in 2008 through April 2009, Stewart and Packard raised more than $34 million dollars from new investors, many of them “elderly and retired persons” investing their retirement funds in the company, the release stated. One such investor was 74 years old, and sunk money into the company shortly after her husband passed away. Stewart’s staff persuaded her to invest virtually all her retirement savings in PPA, the release stated.

“The Chapter 11 trustee appointed in the bankruptcy case later estimated the total investor losses at $169 million and predicted that investors would receive, at best, ‘pennies on the dollar’ through the bankruptcy process,” the release stated.

The San Clemente Times emailed attorneys for Stewart and the DOJ regarding his involvement with San Clemente investors, but they did not specify if any victims of the scam lived in the city.

WHAT’S NEXT: Stewart will be sentenced in District Court on Nov. 2. He faces a

Dogs play with their owners after recent improvements were made to Baron Von Willard Memorial Dog Park, located at 301 Avenida La Pata, in San Clemente. The city’s Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission is exploring the possibility of adding more space for dogs to be recommended to City Council in an upcoming Beaches, Parks and Recreation master plan. Photo: Courtesy of Pamela Passow

maximum sentence of 220 years in federal prison. —EH

which will be heard by the City Council at a future meeting. —EH

Massage Parlor Compliance to Conform to State Law

Congressman Darrell Issa Coming to Dana Point

THE LATEST: At its Aug. 5 meeting, the San Clemente Planning Commission discussed the state’s new laws regarding massage parlor compliance and certification. In recent years, the state had been more lenient on compliance enforcement with massage parlors, but according to a report in commission documents, violations from many parlors led the state Senate to pass more regulation.

“Due to the changes required by the Senate bill, the city and other municipalities in the state experienced a number of illicit activities at massage establishments,” the agenda report stated. “The inability of local jurisdictions to effectively regulate the proliferation of massage establishments led to the passage of (another senate bill).”

A component of the zoning amendment to the city’s code would require massage parlors to obtain a conditional use permit or a minor conditional use permit. Also, zoning would be changed to where the massage parlors can operate within the city, if not already established.

WHAT’S NEXT: The commission passed the zoning changes for massage parlors,

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THE LATEST: Congressman Darrell Issa is slated to speak at the South Orange County Chamber of Commerce special Legislative Luncheon on Tuesday, Aug. 18.

This event will be hosted jointly by the Dana Point, Ladera Ranch, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano chambers of commerce.

Luncheon guests will have the opportunity to hear Issa speak about his service to the four sponsoring cities in the House of Representatives. He will provide updates from D.C. relevant to citizens of the 49th District.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions.

WHAT’S NEXT: The luncheon will be held at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa, at 25135 Park Lantern in Dana Point from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets to the luncheon are $55 per person and include lunch and dessert. —Andrea Swayne

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Chris Carter Brings Leadership Experience New SCHS principal looks forward to new endeavor

BY ERIC HEINZ, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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n Monday, the new principal of San Clemente High School stood at the gateway to registration booths on campus.

Smiling and shaking hands with young students passing by to initiate their first year of high school on Monday, freshman registration day, Chris Carter spoke with parents and students who had questions for him.

Carter said he was a “history buff” in college at San Diego State University, where he majored in history with an emphasis in teaching. After getting his degree, he explored the option of teaching but wasn’t sure if it was something he could parlay through history.

“I loved teaching but I constantly was being asked to take on other roles at the campus (at Shorecliffs Middle School),” Carter said. “It really wasn’t my goal to be an administrator—my goal was to be an activities director.”

John Alpay, District 3 trustee of Capistrano Unified School District, said he has confidence in Carter as the next principal of SCHS. “I think he’s going to make a great principal and we need to rally around him and support him as we continue to bring San Clemente High School up to the next level,” Alpay said. “He’s been principal of Aliso Niguel High School and we’re looking for that leadership at San Clemente. He’s definitely a star performer and he’s going to shine.

He’s ingrained in the community and he’s going to be great for San Clemente.”

Carter has been in CUSD since the beginning of his career. He began teaching in San Clemente in 1994 as a seventh-grade

social sciences teacher and social activities program coordinator at Shorecliffs Middle School. In 1999 he was promoted to assistant principal of Niguel Hills Middle School. From 2002 to 2004 he was assistant principal of Dana Hills High School.

His first principal position began in 2004 at Don Juan Avila Middle School in Aliso Viejo. He was there for seven years until moving into the principal position at Aliso Niguel High School before being appointed principal of San Clemente High School by CUSD Superintendent Kristen Vital. His first day was July 1.

Coming in on the back of the dismissal of former principal Michael Halt, Carter said he doesn’t feel the pressure of filling the void of his popular successor.

“I’m proud of the accomplishments that I made at all the schools I’ve been at, and I think Mike did a great job here. Mike’s a good guy,” Carter said. “What I bring to this school is serious energy and I will pour it into this campus. I’m happy to be here and I think the community will get behind me as well and we’ll work as a team to make sure it’s the best it can be.”

Although Carter was appointed to and did not apply for the position, he said he is excited to get started in the new environment.

“It was one of those situations where the district had called and asked if I would entertain the change,” Carter said. “I was happy at Aliso Niguel, but I like to work closely with my district.”

Carter has been a resident of San Clemente since 1996.

“I love being a leader among a bunch of other leaders,” Carter said. “I love the collaborative atmosphere and working

SCHS Principal Chris Carter speaks with Stefanie Lemar (left) and freshman Kensie Lemar on on Monday during registration day. Photo: Eric Heinz

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Chris Carter, the new principal of San Clemente High School, speaks with incoming freshman Andrew Laxamana (left) and Sharon McCann on Monday in front of the school. Photo: Eric Heinz

for continual improvement—how we can make this better, how we can constantly improve on something.”

Carter said he hasn’t had a lot of time to meet with a majority of the students and teachers but intends to make time to make sure people know him.

“I will try to get out to as many (sporting events) as much as I can,” he said.

“I’ll try to get to the band and orchestra performances, all the plays and be visible at lunch and walk through the classrooms.

You’ll see my car out here quite a bit.”

Since Day 1, Carter said he has been working with his team of educators to get the school year off to a good start.

“My goal was to go out and build the strongest administrative team that I could, and this is the first year in a while where we’re starting with a new activities director.

I brought in a new upper campus administrator. We were able to keep Brad Baker (as an assistant principal),” Carter said. “We have some of the most phenomenal teachers in the district on this campus. My goal is to tap into that expertise and use those experts to spread incredible instructional strategies across the board. Within our collaborative program, we want to make sure we have common assessments across the board and have common expectations.”

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT Working with his leadership team, the staff and administration at SCHS, Carter said he intends to reach students at all levels of the school.

“We will establish three goals: academic achievement, collaboration and leadership,” Carter said. “We also want to sustain a positive campus culture and communication.

One of our goals in academics is to ensure there’s student involvement and engagement in the classroom. I really want to see kids involved in their learning every day.”

In order to achieve this, Carter said he wants to see students excited and participating in discussions outside the classroom about the topics they’ve learned.

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He also said he would like to see teachers continue to engage with each other across disciplines.

“We will try to infuse walkabouts for teachers where they can feel comfortable for other teachers to walk by and see what’s happening in their classrooms,” Carter said.

Bringing students together to be engaged with SCHS also includes getting them involved with the campus culture, such as extracurricular activities and leadership opportunities.

“We’ve got a phenomenal athletic program and performing arts program— those are already here so we will continue to encourage kids to be involved,” Carter said. “We also need to make sure that all students have access to a variety of programs that meet their interests.”

Socioeconomically, SCHS probably has one of the most diverse campuses in the district, Carter said.

“We need to make sure kids have access … to being able to participate in any activity they want to,” Carter said. “I think having a variety of activities to meet the interests of our students is very important.”

SAFETY, SECURITY Many students remember enduring a series of bomb threats in the last few years. In order to ensure the safety and peace of mind for students, Carter said support efforts will continue to increase as they become available.

“When it comes to those types of situations, we have a very strong support system built within our district,” Carter said.

“We’ve increased the campus supervision over the years, and as finances continue to come back to the district we will continue to add to our classified staff as well as our administrative staff and counseling staff.”

A new counselor and more academic advisers have been added to the staff, Carter said. There is also a student resource officer from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department on campus. SC www.sanclementetimes.com

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Community Meetings THURSDAY, AUG. 13

Coastal Advisory Committee Meeting 7 p.m.-10 p.m. The San Clemente Coastal Advisory Committee will meet in the Ole Hanson Room Community Center, 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

FRIDAY, AUG. 14

Dark Friday

City of San Clemente Offices Closed SUNDAY, AUG. 16

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. 18

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

City Council Meeting

6 p.m. The San Clemente City Council will meet in the City Hall Council Chambers, 100 Avenida Presidio, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

WEDNESDAY, AUG.19

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 Kiwanis

Noon. The San Clemente Kiwanis Club meets most Wednesdays for lunch at Tommy’s Restaurant. 1409 S. El Camino Real, 949.366.5423, www.sanclementekiwanis.com.

Planning Commission Meeting

6 p.m. The San Clemente Planning Commission will meet in the City Hall Council Chambers, 100 Avenida Presidio, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

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Four from Mariners 936 Awarded Sea Scouting’s Highest Honor Mariners Sea Scouts, Kyle Baldovin, Sofia Maranto, Helen Payne and James Talay recently received the Quartermaster Award as they worked their way through the rank requirements of skills in seamanship, held leadership roles within the ship, demonstrated a dedication to community and ability to direct others.

They planned, organized and implemented their service projects. Baldovin’s venture provided a picnic area for visitors of the Marine Mammal rescue in Laguna Beach.

Maranto organized a Spanish language book drive to benefit students of Las Palmas Elementary school. Payne’s team built a buddy bench for Orroyo Vista Elementary school, and Talay organized materials and a team to rejuvenate a community park in Mission Viejo. All four will attend college this fall pursuing degrees in maritime, environmental and biological sciences.

The Quartermaster Award stands for excellence and results from a young adult’s determination to reach goals that he or she has set and achieved in spite of the many challenges along the way. To attain this rank, a scout must work through a multitude of requirements demonstrating an in-depth knowledge of maritime skills, and hold leadership positions within the ship. Quartermaster designation also requires an extensive project that demonstrates leadership of other scouts and a commitment to community.

Attaining rank is an optional requirement of Mariners 936, which offers a yearround program teaching sailing, maritime and leadership skills and is based out of Dana Point Harbor. For more information, see www.mariners936.com or email info@ mariners936.com.

Adoption Fees Reduced to $20 on Saturday On Saturday, adoption fees at the San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Shelter will be reduced to $20 for that day only.

Typical fees range from $45 to $125 for animals, depending on size and species.

The animal shelter is located at 221 Avenida Fabricante in San Clemente, 949.492.1617. To view available pets, visit www.petprojectfoundation.org.

SMWD Weather Station in Talega Joins State System

(L to R): Mariners Helen Payne, Kyle Baldovin, Sofia Maranto and James Talay attend the awards ceremony held at the Ocean Institute. Photo: Courtesy of J. Jackson

The new weather station, located at Talega Golf Club, will provide irrigation information at www. cimis.water.ca.gov. Photo: Courtesy of Santa Margarita Water District

the Talega Golf Course.

This is the second station in Orange County that is part of the statewide California Irrigation Management Information System. The other station is located in Irvine.

CIMIS weather stations operate on a minute-by-minute basis and are updated by the DWR headquarters at predetermined time intervals starting at midnight.

The online database is free to the public at www.cimis.water.ca.gov.

The San Clemente location is the first of three planned station installations by SMWD, which is working to place the remaining stations in the Coto de Caza and Rancho Santa Margarita areas. —Alison Shea

San Clemente Artist Named ‘Top 40 to Watch’

by Art Business News

Information for irrigation in South Orange County is now being sent from weather stations in San Clemente to the Santa Margarita Water District’s station at

Oil painter Nancy Egan of San Clemente Page 7

was named in the summer 2015 issue of Art Business News in their Top 40 to Watch.

“I was thrilled to be included as one of their painters, sculptors and photographers with already flourishing careers, as well as those just bursting onto the art scene,” Egan said.

Egan said her series is about people looking at art in museums and details of everyday modern culture. She has galleries in Laguna Beach, San Juan Capistrano and Los Angeles. To view her work, visit www.nancyegan.com.

Marines Looking for Ball Gowns until Aug. 20 The Marine Corps Birthday Ball commemorates the creation of the Marine Corps on Nov. 10, 1775. Every year, around the world, Marines celebrate this day with a traditional Cake Cutting Ceremony and Formal Ball.

To help with gown costs, people can bring gently used gowns to the Community Center in San Clemente, 100 N. Calle Seville, before Aug. 20. They will be chosen by the ladies at the annual Ball Gown Give Away at Camp Pendleton. For further information call Carla at 949.357.5555 or email scsupportsusmc@hotmail.com.

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Volunteers Address Suicide Issues San Clemente suicide rate higher than county average

BY ERIC HEINZ, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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an Juan Capistrano resident Jim Taylor, board president of the Orange County Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, is looking to disseminate information about suicide prevention in San Clemente and Orange County.

Taylor is the president of the board of directors for the Irvine-based Orange County branch, which opened in January.

Statistics show San Clemente in particular has had its fair share of ordeals in the last few years, but advocates in the area aim to curb that number within the next year.

“Our organization is all about awareness,” Taylor said. “We don’t provide counseling, but we do have resources to refer people. We’re trying to reduce the stigma of suicide; everybody has thoughts of suicide. You don’t have to be mentally ill.”

Taylor said AFSP tries to rid the stigma of talking about suicide because although suicide is a dark topic, suicide prevention is about saving lives and needs to be at the forefront of discussions.

“Everybody knows somebody who has attempted it or done it successfully,” Taylor said. “People contemplate suicide, but it’s an instant decision.”

In 2013, Orange County’s Healthier Together report by the county’s Health Services stated suicide was the third leading cause of death in 2010. San Clemente’s mental health-related hospitalizations were lower than most areas of the county’s, according to the report.

But in May, another study, “Risk Factors for Teen Self-Inflicted Injury and Suicide in Orange County,” released by the county, showed San Clemente had the fourth-highest rate of teen suicides and self-inflicted injuries in Orange County from 2009 to 2013.

Dana Point was just below the state average for this time period and San Juan Capistrano was further below those statistics.

Taylor said suicides are only classified as such if the coroner or person administering the death certificate deems it to be.

This can have an effect on some statistics.

“It could be San Clemente has one of the highest rates because the person is more attentive,” Taylor said. “All the suicide numbers you see are skewed low.

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Jim Taylor, president of the board for the Orange County chapter of the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention, wants to curb San Clemente’s suicide rates within the next year. Photo: Courtesy of Jim Taylor

being presented.”

Taylor said the AFSP sends representatives to advocate policy changes in suicide data each year to the California Legislature.

Jessica van der Stad, director of the Orange County AFSP, said there isn’t a definitive explanation for San Clemente’s suicide rate being higher than the rest of the county.

“It would be difficult to pinpoint the exact reason to pinpoint why San Clemente has a higher rate than the other cities,” Van Der Stad said.

Van der Stad said the organization branched out to Orange County to provide more resources to the area.

“Our focus is on advocacy, research, education, and outreach and support,” she said. “Orange County had always fallen under the Los Angeles group. We just didn’t have a local board of directors and we’ve seen an increase in attendance at our walks, and we’ve really gained a volunteer base. Many of them on our boards want to localize these resources.”

Each year AFSP hosts a walk to fight suicide as well as give people the opportunity to support those who are struggling with loss or their own suicidal intentions.

“Our big focus is to reduce the national suicide rate 20 percent by 2025,” Taylor said. “We’re all volunteer-driven and we’re here for people who have lost someone.”

Taylor said the first goal is to get San Clemente’s suicide rate reduced and then work to reduce rates in surrounding cities as well.

For more information, visit AFSP on Facebook or at www.afsp.org and search for the Orange County chapter. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1.800.273.8255. SC www.sanclementetimes.com

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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.

Monday, Aug. 10 UNKNOWN TROUBLE Avenida Acapulco, 600 Block (7:55 a.m.)

A caller said a woman was screaming for help near a halfway house. The caller didn’t know what was going on.

Friday, Aug. 7 RECKLESS DRIVING Camino Vera Cruz/Calle Sarmentoso (10:50 p.m.) An occupant of a white Suburban, which was headed toward Avenida Hermosa, was throwing water balloons at other motorists.

PATROL CHECK Calle Sol, 0 Block (10:38 p.m.) A group of juveniles threw a smoke bomb toward the caller’s house and were reportedly hiding on a hill near a church.

PATROL CHECK Avenida Montalvo/Avenida Lobeiro (9:02 p.m.) Five teenagers were jumping in front of cars.

ILLEGAL PEDDLING Camino de los Mares, 600 Block (7:38 p.m.) A solicitor was waving a sign at the exit onto Camino de los Mares. The person was aggressive and scared the caller, who thought the man was on drugs.

Thursday, Aug. 6 DISTURBANCE Camino de los Mares, 600 Block (6:45 p.m.) A man in his early 30s was yelling his intention to murder everyone.

WELFARE CHECK North El Camino Real/El Portal (4:27 p.m.) An elderly man in his 70s was seen walking into traffic lanes heading toward Chase Bank and Rite Aid. DISTURBANCE Puerta del Sol, 1200 Block (3:44 p.m.)

A man walked into an office and “pestered” the staff to use the phone. He was last seen walking back toward a rehab facility.

PATROL CHECK Camino Capistrano, 2900 Block (12:52 Page 10

a.m.) A man said he heard glass break near the roadway or at one of the condo units in the area.

PATROL CHECK Avenida San Juan, 400 Block (12:07 a.m.)

A caller was annoyed by his neighbor’s LED flood lights shining toward his house and wanted them moved or turned off.

The man said the lights were so bright they looked “like a spaceship.”

Wednesday, Aug. 5 DISTURBANCE Camino Vera Cruz/Colina Rodante (9:56 p.m.) Juveniles were throwing wet toilet paper at passing vehicles. They were headed toward an elementary school.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Avenida Rosa, 200 Block (7:56 p.m.)

A large metal rocket hit a woman’s vehicle. She picked it up and burned her fingers.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES North El Camino Real/El Portal (6:06 p.m.) A woman said someone threw something at her vehicle, breaking the driver-side window. She thought she heard a bang prior to the window shattering.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Corte Cristianitos, 100 Block (10:56 a.m.)

A caller reported two men loitering; they had been watching children for 45 minutes.

IDENTIFICATION THEFT Calle Venezia, 1000 Block (9:00 a.m.) A man received a green dot Visa card in the mail, even though he did not request the card and did not authorize anyone to use his information.

Tuesday, Aug. 4 SHOTS HEARD - NO SUSPECT INFORMATION Via Socorro, 200 Block (11:33 p.m.) The caller heard a gunshot and then saw four vehicles drive away, including two black Ford Rangers and a yellow Fiat. The fourth car was unidentifiable.

FOLLOW UP REPORT El Camino Real, 1800 Block (8:39 a.m.) A homeless man was causing problems at a business. He took coffee and wine and left without paying.

Monday, Aug. 3 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES El Camino Real, 2400 Block (8:36 p.m.)

A man jumped over a fence onto hotel property near the caller’s room.

VANDALISM IN PROGRESS Camino de los Mares, 600 Block (7:06 p.m.) An apparently homeless man broke one of the front windows of a residence. www.sanclementetimes.com

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VIEWS, OPINIONS AND INSIGHTS

GUEST OPINION: View From the Pier: By Herman Sillas

A Journey of Justices, Fight for Equality Continues

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n 1961, I and 18 other MexicanAmerican lawyers formed the Mexican American Lawyers Club to provide legal representation for a community that needed it. Although few in number, we were young, enthusiastic and filled with ideals. That’s when I met attorney John Arguelles. The club’s auxiliary, consisting of wives and friends, supported our goals and raised money for needy law students.

A new era had emerged.

Later, a lawyers’ basketball league was formed. Our club formed a team consisting of six or seven of us. One of them was Vic Chavez. None of us were blessed with height; I played center, lacking one and a half inches from being 6 feet tall. We played for several years and lost every game except the Japanese-American Lawyers game. But during those years, Vic Chavez and I became friends.

In August 1965, Watts erupted and Los Angeles skies were filled with smoke from burning buildings, casualties of the Watts Riot. The local corner market where my mother bought groceries burned to the ground. The National Guard was called in to squelch the uprising in the predominant black community. LA was never the same after that, nor was I. Three years later, 4,000 Chicano students walked out of the East Los Angeles high schools in protest over the poor quality of education they were receiving.

The students were led by teacher Sal Castro. Subsequently, Castro and 12 other defendants were indicted by a grand jury for conspiring to disrupt a school. I wound up representing Castro. Ultimately, the ap-

pellate court dismissed the indictment. At that time, Bob Devich was a young deputy district attorney. I didn’t know him, but that would change. His daughter, Mona, married my nephew, Mike Navarro. We became family.

Recently, Bob and his wife Lucy invited us to a gathering at a popular Laguna Beach restaurant for brunch. In attendance were John and his wife, Martha, Vic Chavez and his spouse Marlene. From the moment we gathered we never stopped talking.

Topics flowed through our conversation like ships on the Erie Canal, one after another. As I listened, I THE VIEW thought back to our early FROM THE PIER

By Herman Sillas years. We all had sought justice in a time when violence took front stage and patience was overrun by anxiety and fear. At that time, I could not foresee 50 years later I would be sitting with three judges in Laguna Beach, but there I was.

I sat across the table from retired California Supreme Court Justice John Arguelles, still speaking in his quiet voice as he did 55 years ago. He was the second Mexican-American Judge appointed to serve on California’s Supreme Court. John retired from the bench and now serves as special counsel to a prestigious worldwide law firm. Judge Vic Chavez continues to sit as a trial judge in the Los Angeles Superior Court handling only the most complicated trials. He served as the Los Angeles Superior Court’s Presiding Judge

from 1999 to 2000. He enjoys every minute of his life in court.

I listened to Bob Devich, who retired as a California Appellate Court judge, and continues to serve as an arbitrator on cases submitted to him by litigating parties.

These three men have such a love for the law; for them, their search for justice is an unending journey. I was humbled by their everlasting commitment and determination.

Today, a new generation of lawyers must be ready to take on the ills of our time. As a nation, we are still dealing with the issues of justice and equality for all people. The fight continues, but rewards will come. They come like the one I had breaking bread with three judges and their spouses in Laguna Beach. That is the view from the pier.

Herman Sillas fishes on the San Clemente Pier most weekend mornings and can be reached at sillasla@aol.com. His book, “View From the Pier,” can be purchased at the following locations: San Clemente: Fisherman’s, The Wild Flower (1001 S. El Camino Real), San Clemente Florists (168 Avenida Del Mar), San Clemente Arts Supply (1531 N. El Camino Real), San Clemente Art Association (corner of Calle Seville and Avenida Del Mar), Reclamation (105 Avenida Del Mar). San Juan Capistrano: The Cottage Gallery (31701 Los Rios Street). Dana Point: Hogan’s Fish and Tackle (34320 Pacific Coast Hwy Ste. G). 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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Letters to the Editor PULLING BEACH GARDEN CAFE LEASE A ‘TRAVESTY’

the most delicious blue cheese burger among many other wonderful offerings. If this women had the purview of the thriving and popular restaurant, she would beg them to stay. It’s not too late for her to do the right thing.

SURFER’S FAREWELL

AL AND NANCY WRIGHT, San Clemente

MARY JO LOFIEGO WEST, San Clemente

After frequently dining at the Beach Garden Cafe, it is closing. This is a travesty. Can someone tell me why the owner would kick out two of the nicest people and close one of the best locally run restaurants in San Clemente? Apparently the woman who owns the building and lives in Bakersfield cares not about the people who work and eat in our community. The Beach Garden has been a staple for many of us and we like supporting local businesses, especially one that has the best breakfast in town, the tastiest chowder,

Clouds feathering out like tentacles of jellyfish hover over a crowd of 100 friends and family, gathered at Lausen Beach in San Clemente.

A young man lost both parents at 16, but was strong enough to face life’s challenges—mature enough to parent his younger brother until fully grown.

Both married, in their 20s, raised their families together in a home next to ours.

Surfing was his passion, shaped boards for a living. Lost his life at age 46.

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waves toward Seal Rock.

Their boards, like spokes in a wheel, circled around a white ceremonial board harboring his ashes in a teal green urn.

White leis and fresh cut wild flowers floated over gentle undulating waves to cradle this honored shrine.

Ashes scattered into alluring sea, prompted mourners to kick their feet in unison, churning the water until it looked as white as frothing milk.

Then everyone shouted farewell and paddled away in different directions So beautiful, so sad, but a fitting tribute to one of their own.

Mary Jo West wrote this poem about Garth Day, a San Clemente surfer who recently died.

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YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER

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per class. San Clemente Art Supply, 1531 N. El Camino Real, 949.369.6603, www.scartsupply.com.

EDITOR’S PICK

What’s going on in and around town this week

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OPEN MIC NIGHT 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Singer/songwriters perform at The Point Restaurant open mic every Tuesday. Bring your instrument, bring your voice, The Point supplies the sound system. 34085 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, 949.464.5700, www.thepointrestaurantandbar.com.

Thursday | 13 YAPPY HOUR 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Follow Fido to happy hour at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel for this monthly cocktail party. Four-legged friends can enjoy complimentary biscuits while lapping up chicken, cheese, beef and bacon flavored water. Their human counterparts can purchase burgers, brews and wine. Funds raised in the 2015 Yappy Hour season will help support Canine Companions for Independence which provides service dogs to the disabled and the nation’s veterans. Event also runs Sept. 10. 1 Ritz Carlton Drive, Dana Point, 949.240.2000, www.ritz-carlton.com.

SHAWN JONES 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 | 14 A FEW GOOD MEN 8 p.m. Aaron Sorkin’s award-winning play unfolds with drama and intensity. The play revolves around the court-martial of two U.S. Marines charged with the murder of a fellow Marine and the major tribulations of their lawyers as they prepare a case to defend their clients. The show also runs at 8 p.m. Aug. 15 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.

RODEO WEEK KICK-OFF BARBECUE 5 p.m.-9 p.m. The evening kicks off Rodeo Week in San Juan Capistrano, leading up to the 15th Annual Rancho Mission Viejo

Photo: Courtesy of Ambsn

FRIDAY, AUG. 14: “DEVELOPED” – AMBSN ART SHOW 6 p.m.-10p.m. A film photography show featuring Kevin Voegtlin, Cori Barnick, Scott Sporleder, Danny Franks and Bridgid Lally will take place at Ambsn clothing store.

The event is free to the public. 808. N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.429.5089, www.ambsn.com.

Rodeo Aug. 23-23. Live music performed

by Swingshift and food from Mission Grill.

Admission is $20 per person with beer and wine available for purchase. Kids eat and play in the petting zoo for free. Zoomars Petting Zoo, 31791 Los Rios Street, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.4700, www.facebook.com/sjcrodeoweek.

Saturday | 15 ANNUAL ART AND CRAFT FAIR 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The 55th Annual Art and Craft Fair put on by the San Clemente Art Association will feature over 100 artists & Artisans, Paintings, Ceramics, Jewelry and handcrafted and vintage clothing and more. Admission is free, and the event also takes place on Sunday. City of San Clemente Community Center, 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente, 949.492.7175, www.paintsanclemente.com.

BILLY WATSON 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.

HARBOR MUSIC CRUISE: WHEELAND BROTHERS 8 p.m. Enjoy live music aboard the 95-foot vessel Dana Pride while cruising the Dana Point Harbor and watching the sunset.

The boat features a full bar each Saturday through Oct. 17. Must be 21 or over. $19.

Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching, 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

Sunday | 16 BEACH CHURCH 8 a.m. Visit Christ Lutheran’s Beach Church on the sand. Worship and fellowship for all ages—with the ocean and dolphins as a backdrop. North Beach, San Clemente, 949.496.2621, www.clcsanclemente.org.

Monday | 17 OPEN LIFE DRAWING WITH LIVE MODELS 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Get practical experience drawing from a nude model. Cost is $12

Wednesday | 19 FISHING APLENTY WITH KEN NIELSEN AND BUD & BOGIE 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Historic Cottage Lecture Series continues. Ken Nielsen, Bud and Bogie present facts and folklore about fishing off the Orange County coast.

Reception and gallery viewing begin at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10. San Clemente State Beach Campground, 225 Avenida Calafia, San Clemente, 949.366.8599, www.sanonofreparksfoundation.org.

UPCOMING: THURSDAY, AUG. 20 BEACH CONCERT SERIES 6 p.m.–7:30 p.m. The Long Run will perform during a free evening of fun for the whole family with a tribute to the Eagles. The Fisherman’s Restaurant will sponsor a barbecue dinner served at the beach front for $8. Arrive early for blanket space and parking. North of the San Clemente Pier, 949.361.8264, 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: This Thriller is a ‘Gift’

BY MEGAN BIANCO, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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uffering from a misleading trailer, a lazy poster and a redundant title, The Gift is actually one of the biggest pleasant surprises for the last few weeks of the summer movie season. Not only is it an original and fresh suspense/thriller, but it’s written and directed by Australian character actor Joel Edgerton, recognizable in movies like Warrior (2011) and The Great Gatsby (2013). The actor must have been interested in working behind San Clemente Times August 13–19, 2015

the camera for a while, as he knows exactly how to set up silent, tight tension and how to work with a cast of established actors.

Simon (Jason Bateman) and Robyn Callen (Rebecca Hall) are a married couple who decide to move back to Simon’s home state, California, for a better job opportunity.

Within the first week in their new home, Simon runs into an old high school classmate, Gordon Mosley (Edgerton). After a decent dinner at the Callens’ house, it quickly becomes apparent Gordon wants to create

a friendship with the couple when he begins sending them strange gifts and arranging bizarre meet-ups.

Allison Tolman co-stars. The Gift’s trailer plays off the movie as a possible, typical murder-mystery when in reality it’s more of a slow build on paranoia and suspicion.

Bateman makes a successful return to dramatic acting since 2012’s Disconnect, and Hall shows she’s still one of the most impressive, yet unfortunately overlooked, actresses of her generation. For a different,

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fascinating psychological thriller with a few jump-scares, The Gift is the one to watch this weekend. SC www.sanclementetimes.com

SC SC LIVING San Clemente

PROFILES OF OUR COMMUNITY

Fiesta Music Festival Grows in Size, Scope 15,000 attend celebration of music and San Clemente PHOTOS AND TEXT BY ERIC HEINZ, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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he San Clemente Fiesta Music Festival increased in size and variety this year, according to Chamber of Commerce officials.

Lynn Wood, chief executive officer of San Clemente Chamber of Commerce, said about 15,000 people attended the event, and the festival attracted 25 arts and crafts vendors, 20 sports action companies and the chamber’s membership expo included 20 businesses. Music included 20 bands.

Additionally, the new mobile application worked well with the Fiesta, Wood said, in that people were able to navigate the different vendors booths and events.

“It was really good,” she said. “I haven’t found out how many people went on it, but if we do it every year and people get more

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and more into it, we’ll end up not doing maps. It’s really easy if you’re looking for a restroom or certain vendor.”

Being able to retain business’ information on the app was beneficial, Wood said.

“If you saw a particular business, such as one that makes windows, and couldn’t remember who it was, you could hit that section and find their website and information,” she said, adding that attendees’ photos could be uploaded for sharing.

All stages this year were solar-powered, Wood said, and next year she would like to increase the number of demonstrations and expos to display the different amenities, activities and businesses in San Clemente.

“It was an overall good event, and it was just fun to see the crowd mixed with everyone from 12-year-olds to 60-year-olds listening to the music,” she said. SC

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SC LIVING GUEST OPINION: On Life and Love After 50 by Tom P. Blake

Blind Dates Can Be a Challenge for Older Singles

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admire single women age 50-plus who make the effort to get out and meet men instead of complaining about the lack of available men.

While there are lots of things to do and places to go in South Orange County where meeting a potential mate might happen, using the Internet to meet men improves a woman’s chances of finding a compatible match.

The Internet is one of the tools that Jacquie, not her true name, uses to meet men.

She’s 58 and lives in the tri-cities area.

In March of this year, she emailed that she had met a man online in Oregon.

She visited him and said, “He was polite, sweet, kind and, very, very much a gentleman, no ‘octopus arms.’ But, he has not come to see me and I refuse to spend any more money to go see him.”

Jacquie uses Match, Eharmony and Our Time to meet men.

“I have been dating about every day for the last month or so,” she said. “It’s been very much an eye-opener. Online dating doesn’t work until it does.”

Jacquie described a first date she had July 31.

“It was at Starbucks” Jacquie said. “He was late, so I got into the coffee line, as it was very long. He arrived and looked good...like his photo. We got our coffee and seated ourselves. He proceeded to interrogate me about everything from why I divorced my husband, what my kids do for a living, what work I do, how much I make and what my activities are.

“I felt like it was a job interview,” Jacquie continued. “I answered politely and tried to be charming and fun because I happen to like a fun time rather than a boring time. I tried to ask him questions as well, which, in my opinion, he answered with a bit too much detail for a first meeting, but everybody’s different. We wrapped it up and headed out the door. He said that he had had a nice time and asked to meet me again. I agreed. So far, so good.”

Thinking that you may have met a potential match is a positive feeling after a first date; how quickly things can change. As soon as Jacquie got to her car, a text message arrived on her cell phone from him.

Jacquie said, “It read: ‘Hi! It was good to meet you. You are different. I like that. But you did not ask me anything about myself.

You did all the talking. You seem manic today. Are you bipolar?’” Jacquie thought: (Honest-To-God. Really?)

She added, “He followed with another text: ‘You are a little grandiose as well.

This is also a symptom of bipolar. And you mentioned that after your divorce you were depressed.

This is also a symptom of ON LIFE AND LOVE AFTER 50 being manic-depressive.’”

By Tom Blake Jacquie thought, “Normally. I have to pay for analysis!”

She replied to his texts: “This is offensive. I am a very accomplished person having created two successful careers in my 58 years. If I am too animated and/or proud of my life and my accomplishments for you, then it is a good thing you found out about it now. Thank you for the nice coffee date, best wishes.”

She emailed me. “Tom. What the heck was that all about? He kept grilling me... and I talk too much? Next.”

Blind dates can be a big challenge. The good news for Jacquie is she saw his true colors without investing any more time.

His loss.

Tom Blake is a Dana Point resident and a former Dana Point businessman who has authored several books on middle-aged dating. See his website at www.findingloveafter60.com. (Time marches on.) To comment: tompblake@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

Sudoku

BY MYLES MELLOR Last week’s solution:

Each Sudoku puzzle consists of a 9x9 grid that has been subdivided into nine smaller grids of 3x3 squares. To solve the puzzle, each row, column and box must contain each of the numbers 1 to 9. Puzzles come in three grades: easy, medium and difficult. Level: Medium San Clemente Times August 13-19, 2015

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

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Dave Erickson, a preserve manager with the Center for Natural Lands Management, looks over the gorge on Monday of the Sea Summit at Marblehead Preserve. Photo: Eric Heinz

Wildlife Preserve Changes to Reclaimed Water

Summit at Marblehead looks to save threatened species

BY ERIC HEINZ, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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ince July, the Sea Summit at Marblehead Preserve has been switching over to reclaimed water in an effort to irrigate habitat for threatened species.

According to city of San Clemente water officials, eight of the meters that pump water into the habitat had been switched over to reclaimed and six more were switched to reclaimed water on Wednesday.

Since the land was acquired by Taylor Morrison home building company and Craig Realty, it has been tagged as a wildlife refuge in order to support native species such as the blue-gray gnat catcher bird along with certain plant species.

About 1.5 million gallons of reclaimed water was used in July throughout the 100-acre habitat, according to city officials.

A matter of convenience is the city’s water reclamation plant is across the street from the preserve, so additional infrastructure

was minimal.

Currently, the Center for Natural Land Management facilitates the habitat under the supervision of Chambers Group, a biological consulting firm.

The CNLM is working on substantiating more easements and permitting from California Department of Fish and Wildlife and other state organizations. Once the permitting is completed and CNLM has demonstrated sufficient management of the area, the organization will be in charge of the habitat in perpetuity, said Joanna Kipper, a restoration specialist and biologist with Chambers Group.

“I think the trail system is awesome, and this project just speaks to how you can have development and conservation,” Kipper said. “You get these gorgeous houses but also this natural habitat, and it’s a great lesson to be learned for conservation.”

Dave Erickson, a preserve manager with the Center for Natural Lands Management, said the project has been in the works for decades. In the 1970s, it was subdivided and slated for more housing development.

But because it never came to fruition, eventually conservation efforts helped cement the land as a refuge. In the 1990s, plans had formulated for more development until the company that owned it at the time went bankrupt. In 2005, the area was slated to eventually become a nature preserve.

The Marblehead Beach Trail now runs all along the side of the preserve and can be accessed by the public. SC

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Body Mind Spirit Intensive Outpatient Program

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AIR CONDITIONING

Oasis Heating & Air

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APPLIANCES

South Coast Furniture & Mattress

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

APPLIANCE SERVICES & REPAIRS

ASAP Appliance Service

3200 Legendario, 949.361.7713, www.asapapplianceservice.com

ART GALLERIES

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

BOOKS

Village Books

99 Avenida Serra, 949.492.1114, www.DowntownSanClemente.com

CHIROPRACTIC

Thompson Chiropractic

629 Camino De Los Mares, Suite 104, 949.240.1334, www.thompson-chiro.com

CHOCOLATE/CANDY

Schmid’s Fine Chocolate

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

CONCRETE

Costa Verde Landscape

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

DENTISTS

William Brownson, D.D.S.

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

Eric Johnson, D.D.S.

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

Kristen Ritzau DDS

122 Avenida Cabrillo, 949.498.4110, www.KristenRitzauDDS.com

EDIBLE LANDSCAPING

Organics Out Back

949.354.2258, www.organicsoutback.com

ELECTRICAL

Arcadia Electric

949.361.1045, www.arcadiaelectric.com

FURNITURE

South Coast Furniture & Mattress

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

GRAPHIC DESIGN

IMAGES/Creative Solutions

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

HARP LESSONS & RENTALS

Wendy-Harpist

949.482.9025, www.orangecountyharpist.com

HAULING

Cheapest Hauling

Call Robert 949.973.6288

HEATING

Oasis Heating & Air

31648 Rancho Viejo Rd. Ste. A, 949.420.1321, www.oasisair.com

HOME DÉCOR

South Coast Furniture & Mattress

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

LANDSCAPING

Costa Verde Landscape

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

MATTRESSES

South Coast Furniture & Mattress

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114 Avenida Del Mar #4, 949.366.9386

SALONS

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PERIODONTICS & DENTAL IMPLANTS

Dr. Alice P. Moran, DMD

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

PLUMBING

Bill Metzger Plumbing

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

Chick’s Plumbing

949.496.9731, www.chicks-plumbing.com

POOL SERVICE, REPAIR, REMODEL

SC Pool & Spa Works

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

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REAL ESTATE

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217 Avenida Del Mar, Ste. E, 949.361.9006, www.syrens.com

SCHOOLS

Capistrano Valley Christian Schools

32032 Del Obispo Street, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.5683, www.cvcs.org

SECONDHAND/ CONSIGNMENT SHOPS

South Coast Furniture & Mattress

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

SWIMMING SCHOOL

Waterbabies Swim School

142 Avenida Granada, 949.488.2512, www.waterbabiesswimschool.com

TERMITES

Colony Termite Control

1402 Calle Alcazar, 949.361.2500, www.colonytermite.com

WEBSITE DESIGN

San Clemente Website Design

949.246.8345, www.sanclementewebsitedesign.com

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

SC Rider Supply

MUSIC LESSONS

Danman’s Music School

949.496.6556, www.danmans.com

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STORIES, SCORES, SCHEDULES AND MORE

Rael Rising

professional. The first part of the video was all (Mike’s) HD camera and the second part was my friend’s. We had to put it all together.

SCT: And your video ended up getting the most votes online.

MR: I was very surprised. I had it in the back of my mind that maybe I could win it and I had a ton of people supporting it and getting it out there, getting votes for me …

(I got a hold of ) everyone, just everyone.

Dude, it didn’t even have to be skaterelated. It was like ‘Remember me? Vote for me.’ (laughs).

Q&A with up and coming skateboarder Mateo Rael

BY STEVE BREAZEALE, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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he day he showed up for his qualifying heats at the Transworld Skateboarding Come Up Tour contest on June 13, San Clemente’s Mateo Rael decided to throw a new trick into his run.

The 16-year-old junior from San Clemente High School decided he needed to land a half-cab feeble grind down a rail in order to impress the judges and win a shot at becoming featured in the popular Transworld Skateboarding magazine.

In practice, Rael fell hard several times while attempting to land the trick. But when he went out for his first run, he pulled it off.

Rael won the competition, besting 15 other unsponsored skaters, and was then tasked with producing his own threeminute skate video, which was put up on Transworld’s website. The final stage of the competition was to get as many votes as possible among four other skate videos to earn the grand prize of being featured in print. Rael won that as well and will soon be on the pages of one of the most popular skate magazines in the country.

The San Clemente Times caught up with Rael to get his thoughts on winning the contest and what’s next in his career.

San Clemente Times: How satisfied are you knowing that you won this multilayered contest and have a chance to get noticed by sponsors?

Mateo Rael: Getting noticed is a big step for me … being in San Clemente, it’s kind of under the radar. It’s either San Diego or L.A. where all the focus is. It feels like

tell myself “‘YouI definitely should be better

than where you are at now,’ so I kind of push myself harder.

”

—Mateo Rael

Mateo Rael won Transworld Skateboard’s Come Up Tour contest and will be featured in the popular magazine this year. Photo: Mike Custodio

there is a lot less stress but there’s still a lot more work to do. So I’m happy and work has paid off, but there’s always getting to the next level after you’ve accomplished one thing.

SCT: How tough was it beating 14 other skaters who were hungry, like you, to get noticed?

MR: The competition went well. I skated pretty consistently. I got there and I learned a new trick that day and had it down really well so I used that in

the contest … It was scary. I fell a couple times pretty hard during practice … I kind of had that in the back of my mind that I might pull off first (place) in this, but it didn’t really start hitting me until I was up on the podium.

SCT: You went from showing you can skate to producing your own skate video.

How’d you manage that?

MR: My buddy Ryan filmed most of it on a standard definition camera. My friend Mike, who shoots photos for me, he’s a

SCT: How have you progressed as a skater over the past several months? Are you on an upward trend skill-wise?

MR: Yeah, because I battle in my head a lot, thinking that I should be better. I think it’s that way for a lot of skaters. I definitely tell myself ‘You should be better than where you are at now,’ so I kind of push myself harder. I’m dealing with an injury right now, so there’s been a lot of setbacks for me and I think maybe that’s why I’m not exactly where I want to be at this age, but I don’t think it’s that big of a deal. I think I’m doing pretty well.

SCT: What’s next for you, after you get featured in Transworld?

MR: It’s mostly getting noticed. I’m going to keep doing what I’m doing. I’m going to film a lot, skate a lot and just try to get better constantly … We’ll see where it goes. SC

Local Volleyball Standout Heads to World Championship Noah Dyer and Team USA set to compete in Argentina

BY CONNOR SCHMITT, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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oah Dyer has had a hectic summer vacation to say the least.

The incoming senior and standout outside hitter/setter for the Saddleback Valley Christian boys volleyball team began his journey with the USA Volleyball Boys’ Youth National Team in early July after being added to the team’s highly selective 25man roster. After a month of rigorous training in Iowa, the coaching staff announced an updated 12-man roster that would be sent to represent the United States at the 2015 FIVB Boys’ U19 World Championship San Clemente Times August 13–19, 2015

starting Aug. 14 in South America.

Dyer made the cut.

He began packing for Argentina.

Dyer joins 11 of the nation’s top prep volleyball players, including seven returning Noah Dyer players from last year’s Photo: Courtesy squad—a team that won a gold medal at the 2014 NORCECA Youth Continental Championship. Dyer and Huntington Beach’s TJ DeFalco will repre-

sent Orange County on the roster.

“My favorite part about this experience has just been hanging out with the guys and playing volleyball with the best players in America,” Dyer said via email.

Dyer will bring a championship pedigree to the USA team’s ranks. During last year’s high school season, Dyer captained Saddleback Valley Christian to its third straight CIF-SS Division 5 Championship, earning 25 kills in a three-set sweep against crosstown rival St. Margaret’s Episcopal in the championship match. The Warriors also advanced to the finals of the CIF SoCal Re-

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gional Division III Championships in 2014.

The Boy’s Youth National Team will begin their title run on Aug. 14 in an afternoon match against Turkey. They will continue with matches against Belgium and France on Aug. 16 and Aug. 17, respectively, and will face tournament host Argentina on Aug. 19.

“This is one of the most talented and intelligent youth national teams we’ve put together … I believe that we have a team that can hold up to the rigors of play at World (Championships),” BYNT head coach Ken Shibuya said in a press release. SC www.sanclementetimes.com

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UPCOMING EVENTS August 22-23: NSSA Explorer, Events No. 1 and No. 2, Pacific Beach, Crystal Pier September 5-6: NSSA Open, Event No. 1, Huntington Beach, Pier September 19-20: WSA Championship Tour, Event No. 2, Ventura, Surfers Point September 19-20: NSSA Open, Event No. 2, Oceanside, Jetty September 26-27: NSSA Explorer, Events No. 3 and No. 4, Huntington Beach, Pier October 10-11: WSA Championship Tour, Event No. 3, Mission Beach, San Fernando Place October 10-11: NSSA Explorer, Events No. 5 and No. 6, Carlsbad, Tamarack October 11-18: ISA World Junior Surfing Championship, Oceanside Pier October 17-18: NSSA Open, Event No. 3, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Seaside Reef October 31-November 1: NSSA Open, Event No. 4, Dana Point, Salt Creek Beach November 7-8: NSSA Open, Event No. 5, San Onofre State Park, Church Beach November 14-15: WSA Championship Tour, Event No. 4, Pismo Beach, Pier November 21-22: NSSA Open, Event No. 6, Newport Beach, 54th Street December 5-6: WSA Championship Tour, Event No. 5, San Clemente, Pier December 19-20: NSSA Open, Event No. 7, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Seaside Reef

Annual SHACC benefit vintage surf auction set for Sept. 26 in LA

BY ANDREA SWAYNE, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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he Surfing Heritage and Culture Center’s California Gold Vintage Surf Auction each year provides collectors, historians and surf culture enthusiasts a chance at owning an important piece of surfing history. This year’s event is no exception, offering a large selection of important historic boards and memorabilia while supporting SHACC’s mission to preserve, present and promote surfing’s heritage for current and future generations.

This year’s event, set for Sept. 26, comes with a few “firsts.” For the first time it will be held at the Culver City Veterans Memorial, 4117 Overland Avenue in Culver City, be hosted by Griff’s Grooming and Barbering and proceeds will benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation as well as SHACC. The auction’s “California Gold” theme will feature boards and artifacts “with a California flair,” from the 1920s through the 1980s including the famous Tom Curren stickerless Maurice Cole 7’ 8” gun, Chuck Linnen’s 11’ 4” elephant gun and Wayne Rabbit Bartholomew’s Deep Six Allan Byrne Hawaiian 7’ 8” gun, said Scott Bass, SHACC member and the auction’s executive director, in an event preview.

Altogether, the auction committee— Keith Maynard Eshelman, Randy Hild, Dick Metz, Linda Michael, Dan Pincetich, Randy Rarick, Cindy Rincon, Erwin Spitz

SURF FORECAST Water Temperature: 68-71 degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: San Clemente: 6-10’ Poor-Fair Catalina: 10-20’ Fair-Good

This Lightning Bolt Pipeliner shaped and ridden by Gerry Lopez will be among the offerings at this year’s SHACC California Gold Vintage Surf Auction. Photo: Courtesy of Surfing Heritage and Culture Center/Scott Bass

and Cary Wiess—expects to offer more than 200 silent auction items (boards and memorabilia) along with 40 to 50 prime vintage surfboards at the live auction.

“There are some really cool boards this year,” Barry Haun, SHACC’s curator and creative director said. “We just unloaded some the other day—some beautiful 60s guns. We have Marge Calhoun’s Dale Velzy balsa board she took with her to Hawaii in 1958 and won the Makaha contest on. George Downey did the ding repair on it and we also have her trophy from that

contest. We also have some items from George Greenough—credited for kicking the shortboard revolution into high gear— and those don’t come up too often.”

Doors will open at noon for an auction preview and the silent auction will be held from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The live auction will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and the event will close at 10 p.m.

For tickets, bidding packages and more information, including a sneak preview of auction items, visit www.thevintagesurfauction.com. SC

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month. “It’s really fun hanging out on the beach cheering people on, watching everyone and learning. There is some really good competition and I am going to face some pretty good girls this year.”

Now that she’s fully caught the surfing bug, Alex hopes to earn a spot on the Shorecliffs Middle School surf team where she will be starting sixth grade in a few weeks.

She also has developed a new-found interest in pursuing a pro surfing career.

“I am hoping to go pro someday, but not if it interferes with having a family,” she said.

“I also think being a baker would be fun. I really like baking, cupcakes especially, and making cool designs with the frosting.”

Doing well in school is another priority for Alex, having worked hard through the elementary grades earning top marks and enjoying her studies.

ALEX ECONOMOS

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Alex Economos. Photo: Andrea Swayne

San Clemente Times August 13–19, 2015

lex Economos, 11, of San Clemente, became interested in surfing after watching her two brothers, and along with her twin sister Nicole, decided to learn. Devoted to practicing as much as possible and working with a coach, her skills have come a long way in a year and a half since she started. And after competing in a few Soul Surf Series events and discovering a love for contest surfing, she has decided to join her brothers in the Western Surfing Association Championship Tour this season.

“I really like the vibe at WSA events,” she said at the WSA season opener earlier this

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Thursday: New, modest scale South swell is building in throughout the day. Better breaks are running knee-waist-chest high (2-3’+) on Thursday, with chest high sets for best breaks. Size is similar for Friday, while top spots hit chest/shoulder high (4’) on the better sets. 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: Small to modest scale Southerly swells continue through the weekend/early next week.

Surf will remain rideable but on the small side, generally hanging in the knee-waist (2-3’) zone, 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.

“It’s important to work hard and do well in school because it really helps you in life,” she said. “With a good education you can get a good job, raise a family and take them places and learn new things. I’d also like to go to college at UC Santa Cruz.”

She feels the same about balancing hard work with fun when it comes to surfing as well.

“Even though I’m not the best in contests, I still think it’s fun and I like learning from my mistakes,” she said. “Contests build my confidence and help me progress. I really love surfing because no one’s there telling you what to do. You choose your wave and decide what to do on it. It’s not like in dance or gymnastics where you have specific moves and a specialized routine. I like the freedom of it. It’s difficult but really fun.”

—Andrea Swayne www.sanclementetimes.com