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The Champs Are Back After historic season, San Clemente football team reloads for 2017 SPECIAL SECTION

L to R: Bryce Wilson, Chris Kane, Branden Wilson, Keith Jones and Chris Berman look to lead a talented and experienced San Clemente High School football team in 2017. Photo: Eric Heinz

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Historic Event Center Casa Romantica Turns 90 Years Old EYE ON SC/PAGE 6

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LOCAL NEWS & IN-DEPTH REPORTING City Council Denies Appeal of Outlets Temporary Signage

What’s Up With... Five things San Clemente should know this week TCA Will Fight Lawsuits Filed Against it by City of San Clemente, The Reserve THE LATEST: Following a closed session meeting on Aug. 10, the Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA) voted to defend its position regarding the two lawsuits filed against the agencies by the city of San Clemente and The Reserve Maintenance Corporation, a homeowners’ association in San Clemente. San Clemente Mayor Kathy Ward, who is a board member on the Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agencies, recused herself from the closed session portion as she voted at her City Council’s closed session to authorize the city to file a lawsuit against the TCA. The lawsuit filed by the city of San Clemente seeks the court’s action to require the TCA to go through the process of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) before a settlement agreement is made. The settlement was completed between the TCA and various environmental groups in November 2016, which states so long as the TCA doesn’t build a toll road through an avoidance area, covering most of south of San Clemente and Trestles, the groups will be provided with a $28 million conservation fund. In a statement from the TCA, read by the Joint Board Chairman Ed Sachs during the meeting, the agencies argued that they had the authority to settle agreements related to lawsuits between it and local environmental groups. It also disputed claims against them that they violated California’s open meetings act, the Brown Act, when it settled those agreements in a closed session, which are not open to the public. The TCA disputed claims that they were violating the California Environmental Quality Act, as it has not taken any steps to approve projects under the act. It also disputed claims regarding lack of CEQA processes related to the Oso Bridge project and converting a road in Rancho Mission Viejo into a toll road. In order to figure out the traffic needs of South Orange County, the Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA) approved $649,000 to fund a traffic engineering performance assessment report and mobility in the area as well as some additional spending, if necessary. San Clemente Times August 17-23, 2017

Tom Barnes holds up his poster board with information that he claimed was not allowed to be submitted electronically. Barnes wanted to show some of the past studies that have been done by the TCA that show plans for toll roads in San Clemente. The studies date back from 2002 to 2006. Photo: Eric Heinz

Ward said the study should reflect data that will be compiled after the I-5 corridor expansion and Avenida La Pata expansions are complete, as data collected during construction times would not accurately reflect “normal” traffic. The final vote to approve the expense included those points. Jeff Corless, spokesperson for the TCA, said officials will not commence studies until the major traffic projects have been completed. San Juan Capistrano’s liaison Brian Maryott concurred that the data should show the most accurate numbers, adding that he is “very anxious” about the possibility of a toll road being built through San Juan or any other neighboring city. After a slew of complaints from members of the public who attended the third public forum hosted by the TCA on June 5, at Saddleback College, the agencies will look to formalize a disclaimer form for comments and questions made during public forums. At the forum, TCA officials acknowledged security personnel “misinterpreted” what items were to be allowed and not allowed at the forum, such as signs showing favor or opposition to the toll road process. Another problem people disputed was when the TCA collected comment cards from the public and intended to publish them online, people were unaware that their contact information was also published with the cards. WHAT’S NEXT: TCA officials said they took steps to correct the errors at the forum, but people at the public comment portion of the Aug. 10, meeting were unsatisfied, claiming the organization did not do

all that it could to immediately correct the mistake. The next joint board meeting is scheduled to take place in October. —Eric Heinz

City to Host Paratransit Public Hearing Sept. 13 THE LATEST: The city of San Clemente announced on Aug. 15, that it will seek public comments during a hearing “to consider a complementary paratransit service plan associated with the city,” according to its press release. The hearing will consider public transportation opportunities for its fixed route transit service and its connection to the San Clemente Trolley, which is funded through OCTA and “Project V.” “The complementary paratransit services are for individuals whose disabilities make them unable to use the fixed route,” the release stated. “To allow staff adequate time to confirm software compatibility, individuals wishing to utilize electronic visual aids to supplement their oral presentations at the meeting, must submit the electronic files to the City Clerk by no later than noon on the day of the meeting.” People who want to comment with visual aids must submit “compatible electronic formats.” WHAT’S NEXT: The hearing is expected to take place during the City Council meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 19, at City Hall, located at 100 Avenida Presidio. For more information, contact the city at 949.361.6114 or 949.361.6127. —Staff

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THE LATEST: After the Outlets at San Clemente were denied the usage of 12 temporary signs placed around the outside of its businesses by the city’s Planning Commission, the owners appealed to the City Council on Aug. 15, but were denied by a vote of 3-2. Proponents of the signage looked to emphasize the city’s signage code that says temporary signs must be placed on the primary building structure and that they were in compliance with the code, but city officials said because the signs were left up beyond the limited 120 days for the year, they had to be removed. Brad Malamud, a local attorney who is involved with the Outlets and its owners, Craig Realty Group, said because the definition of the law makes it clear that the temporary signs at the Outlets are emblazoned on the structures, the city should not penalize the businesses for something that other businesses in town already do. From the beginning of the year to the middle of July, the Outlets businesses were fined at least $16,000 for infractions related to temporary signage, according to documents from the city. A number of people who live in the Marblehead area argued during the appeal process that their property values have already been affected by the Outlets and that allowing for the signage facing their homes facing west would see further decline. No records were presented to support these claims during the meeting. Councilman Tim Brown said during the appeal process that he understood the argument the appellants were trying to make, but that the issues related to signage shouldn’t be altered because of the circumstance that the Outlets already have an application for permanent signage. The Outlets were originally denied permits for 18 temporary signs that they have applied for within the city’s limits. The city’s law allows for temporary signage for 30 days at a time but no more than 120 days within a calendar year. The Outlets signage issue—at least for these applications—has been debated for almost two years and was brought up numerous times when the city amended its sign ordinance in 2016. WHAT’S NEXT: The Outlets at San Clemente currently have an application that is being considered by the city for 18 permanent signs, but the temporary signs are in place for the time being. The permanent signage is expected to have halo lighting, or back-lit, signage. That application is expected to be heard by the City Council by the end of the year. —EH (Cont. on page 4) www.sanclementetimes.com

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Padgett told the board she’s made it a priority to ask people who wear military garb if they are eligible to join the VFW, but it hasn’t been easy. She said maintaining and gaining membership is how the post is able to stay “politically charged” to receive benefits for veterans and retirees. During the last 12 years, Post 7142 has donated more than $53,000 to the VFW National Home for Children. They also try to arrange trips for members to visit the spinal injury ward of the VA hospital in Long Beach.

City Adjusts Public Restroom Hours THE LATEST: Amid complaints from the public and illegal activity that’s been documented by the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, the City Council voted to adjust its open hours for public restrooms. The restrooms were closed from midnight to 4 a.m. every night, and the adjustment now closes them from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. The city also approved to hire a parttime supervisor to monitor the restrooms at a rate of about $15,000 per year and a new locking system that is budgeted for $50,000. WHAT’S NEXT: According to a staff report from the city, the illicit activities that have taken place during late-night hours have cost the city $70,000. The fiscal impact to taxpayers will likely be documented and presented to the new Public Safety Task Force as soon as the data is available. —EH

VFW Trying to Increase Membership as Funding Sources Dwindle THE LATEST: A group of U.S. military veterans gathered around brown picnic tables and a wall-size American flag in the background on Aug. 9, at the Elks Lodge in San Clemente. All of them wearing their Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) caps, the consortium of VFW Post 7142 in San Clemente contemplated the best strategy going forward. “We need everyone to sign up for at least one shift for the Buddy Poppies,” Wayne Greenleaf announced during the meeting. Greenleaf was in the Navy for 30 years. He now serves as the Sr. Vice Commander of the 7142 post.

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We would like to raise $15,000 a year, and we were doing well the last five years, but it’s hard work out there eight hours (collecting money), but a lot of people don’t understand the costs.

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“As you know, we normally do four stores. This past Memorial Day, we were unable to man four stores, we did three. The Sea Cadets were very helpful to us.” Sea Cadets are young people who participate in equivalent Navy training. San Clemente Times August 17-23, 2017

VFW Post 7142 Commander Dolores Padgett, right, speaks during a board of trustees meeting on Aug. 9, at the Elks Lodge in San Clemente. Photo: Eric Heinz

According to tax forms as well as the VFW Board of Trustees minutes, Post 7142 has been operating at a five-figure deficit for the last 10 years, if not longer. The post had to sell its headquarters years ago in order to make up the difference. Investments were made starting in 2006 with the money it had and some of the $250,000 it received from the sale of the headquarters, but those investments haven’t generated much in returns, officials said. Full Bird Col. Dolores Padgett, commander of Post 7142, said the post was unable to afford the maintenance of the facility and its property taxes. “We go into deficit of about $35,000 a year, pulling off the investments,” Padgett said. “We would like to raise $15,000 a year, and we were doing well the last five years, but it’s hard work out there eight hours (collecting money), but a lot of people don’t understand the costs.” Padgett, a Vietnam veteran, said she first tried to join a VFW branch in Northern California, but at the time she wasn’t welcome because she was a woman. “We put out over $30,000 a year to veterans and community programs,” Padgett said. Some of those donations go to the Boys & Girls Club of the South Coast Area, Wounded Warriors Foundation, the Paraplegic Wheelchair Game and the traveling Vietnam Wall in Dana Point. But the revenue stream has been a meager $11,000 on average during the last few years. The Buddy Poppies, which are distributed around Memorial Day Weekend, only bring in about $5,000. Many of the poppies, which are worn in support of military veterans who were killed in combat, are made by disabled veterans. If things don’t change, Padgett said Post 7142 may be able to operate and

donate the way it does in about four or five years. Some of the lack of membership is attributed to older veterans dying from age or other ailments, but Padgett said it’s important the post reach out to newer, younger veterans. Post 7142 has about 100 members who are registered with the post, but not all are or can be as active. Five of the veterans are in their 90s or older. Volunteerism is welcome, but for the most part the VFW focuses on its own. “Luckily, our retention has been very good,” Padgett said. “Unfortunately, we’ve had a lot of deaths in this post over the last two years, and we need to replace our World War II guys.”

WHAT’S NEXT: Post 7142 is trying to set up a “Stand Down” for homeless veterans in the area, an effort in which they peruse local communities in search of veterans who ended up on the streets. “We’re going to try to have one where they are; some are on the beach or here or there,” Padgett said. “We’re going to go down and talk to them, but we don’t want to invade (their privacy). The word will get out.” Padgett said, based on her experiences working in a hospital as a nurse, that San Clemente has at least 70 homeless veterans who live in the area full-time. “It’s been really difficult not having the hospital here,” she said. The VFW members said they will host a birthday party for local 100-year-old veteran Robert Hayden on Thursday, Sept. 7. The next meeting of the VFW Board of Trustees is at 7 p.m. (1900 hours) on Wednesday, Sept. 13, at the Elks Lodge, located at 1505 N. El Camino Real. FIND OUT MORE: For more information on VFW Post 7142, visit www.vfw7142. com. The VFW provides information for veterans who are homeless on its website’s homepage. —EH

VFW Post 7142 chaplain Mike Weichman leads the post’s board of trustees in an invocation prior to its Aug. 9, meeting at the Elks Lodge in San Clemente. Photo: Eric Heinz

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Casa Romantica Turns 90 Historic event venue will host celebration on Sept. 3 BY ERIC HEINZ, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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istory seeps from every nook and cranny of the former home of San Clemente’s founder. Casa Romantica has changed hands many times, but its original structure has remained mostly the same, with the exception of much-needed renovation in its nearcentury existence. On Sunday, Sept. 3, in conjunction with the D. Yoder Family Sundays, the property will celebrate turning 90 years old. The landmark anniversary will be honored by the staff at Casa Romantica who will host a gathering with music, cake and a toast to the center. People are encouraged to dress in 1920s attire, a throwback to the era when Ole Hanson, the founder of San Clemente, owned the home. “The house was lost by the Hanson family and reverted to the Bank of America, and then one of the ladies who lived in town in town lived there,” said Ruth DeNault, the chair of the Casa Romantica board. “Many families has owned it over the years, and then it became a retirement home.” Eventually, the owners were unable to keep the property maintained, as decades of wear and tear had taken toll. It was eventually sold to the city of San Clemente

in the 1990s, leased as a private event center. “Fortunately, an anonymous donor gave $1.25 million to the city, if it could become a cultural center,” DeNault said. “We formed a board and started to raise money. It took quite a while because the place was quite run-down.” The gardens, some of the patios and some other buildings were either restored or demolished completely, replaced by the amphitheater and other amenities. “It’s so wonderful to welcome the members and non-members of the community here,” DeNault said. A refurbished amphitheater is currently being examined by the city’s Planning Services Department, with full seating and a safer design, according to plans submitted by Casa Romantica. Berenika Schmitz, the executive director of the Casa, said she and her staff are trying to schedule events and programs at least two years in advance. The Casa has a schedule available on its website. “When I came on in 2013, we started ‘Casa Captivating’ and started classifying the events, and in the past four years they’ve flourished, and we’ve been able to sell-out many of our events,” Schmitz

Casa Romantica board director Ruth DeNault, right, and executive director Berenika Schmitz also with the nonprofit’s staff, have collaborated to bring hundreds of programs and performances to Casa Romantica over the last four years. Photo: Eric Heinz

said. “The idea is to get farther and farther ahead to provide transformative programming, and now we have the time to do that.” The Casa has also increased its membership tenfold in the last four years from 90 to 900. Attendance at events has soared and events have increased, according to a report published in May. A recent event, the Rebecca Louise Law flower installment, was described by Schmitz as being a “really watershed

image.” The installation allowed people to walk through suspended blooms that hung on wires. “It was phenomenal in getting new people here,” DeNault said. Schimtz said the team wants to continue exploring fundraising opportunities and to show that it’s a place worth sustaining. Maintenance is always going to be one of the most expensive costs to the facility. “We want to get people excited about preserving the Casa,” Schmitz said. SC

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Community Meetings SUNDAY, AUGUST 20

DEL MAR FARMERS’ MARKET 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Bundles of flowers, fresh produce and much more every Sunday. Avenida Del Mar. TUESDAY, AUGUST 22

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. SAN CLEMENTE TOASTMASTERS 7 p.m. The club meets every Tuesday, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. for social and networking time. San Clemente Baha’i Center. 3316 Avenida Del Presidente, San Clemente. 805.794.0653. www.sanclementetoastmasters. toastmastersclubs.org. BECAUSE I LOVE YOU (BILY) MEETING 7-9 p.m. Meets every Tuesday. Because I Love You helps parents find solutions to any crisis they are experiencing due to their children’s (adult or minor) poor choices. Presbyterian Church. 119 Avenida De La Estrella. www.bilysc.org.

NEWS BITES COMPILED BY STAFF

Winning Mega Millions Ticket Sold in San Clemente One lucky California Lottery player decided to stop by a 76 gas station in San Clemente, located at 2360 S. El Camino Real, “and it will go down as arguably one of the best decisions of their life,” a lottery press release stated. That’s because while they were there, they picked up a Mega Millions lottery ticket that matched five of the six winning numbers from the Aug. 7 draw. That lucky ticket is now worth $1,060,689. The winner has not come forward yet to claim their prize, but the winning numbers were 11-17-50-52-74. Had the ticket matched that number, it would have hit the estimated $350 million jackpot. The 76 station will receive a $5,303 retailer bonus for selling the winning ticket. Winners are strongly encouraged to sign the back of their ticket in ink, keep it in a safe place where they’ll remember and familiarize themselves with the lottery’s “Winner’s Handbook,” which can be found on the California Lottery’s website. The winner can also visit nine Lottery District Offices as soon as possible during normal business hours. The one closest to where the ticket was sold is the Lottery’s Orange County District Office, which is located at 3400 W. Warner Avenue in Santa Ana. They can be reached at 714.708.0540. They have 180 days from the date of the draw to claim their Mega Millions prize.

Companies Make Donations to Laura’s House

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

NORTH BEACH FARMERS MARKET 3-6:30 p.m. The Market at North Beach features vendors of food, jewelry and other wares, and there could be live music. 1501 N. El Camino Real.

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CUSD Appoints Anne Delfosse as Executive Director of Special Education Capistrano Unified School District (CUSD) Board of Trustees appointed Anne Delfosse as Executive Director of special education, effective Aug. 9. “I am looking forward to being back home at Capistrano Unified,” Delfosse stated in a press release. “I look forward to being part of the leadership team bringing innovation forward for our students and for the families we serve.” Delfosse served as Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) Executive Director for the West Orange County Consortium for Special Education since 2009. Prior to that, she served as director and executive director of special education for CUSD, according to a press release. “Her experience as a classroom teacher, speech pathologist, program specialist, director and executive director in both a large single district and multi-district SELPA have prepared her to step into this role,” the release stated.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23

KIWANIS SAN CLEMENTE Noon. Kiwanis San Clemente works to help maintain the quality of life for all people through volunteerism. Tommy’s Restaurant, 1409 S. El Camino Real. 949.366.5423. www.sanclementekiwanis.com.

of makeup to Laura’s House. The Urban Decay team filled 150 bags of makeup, accompanied with a personal inspiration note, to be gifted to Laura’s House clients who receive services from the nonprofit.

The businesses Urban Decay and Headspace donated materials and services to Laura’s House, which is based out of Ladera Ranch, and serves as a women’s shelter for South Orange County. Photo: Courtesy

The Los Angeles-based guided meditation platform Headspace, donated $54,000 (or 350 subscriptions) worth of subscriptions to the Laura’s House legal team. The subscriptions will be used as part of the nonprofit’s anxiety reduction therapy provided to clients prior to their restraining order hearings. Newport Beach-based cosmetics company Urban Decay made a donation

City Completes Three Street Improvement Projects in Forster Ranch The city of San Clemente announced the completion of the Camino Del Rio Rehabilitation Project, Camino Del Rio intersection improvements Project and the Camino De Los Mares rehabilitation and slurry seal project, according to a press release distributed last week. “City staff is working with the contractor to complete remaining punch-list items,” the release stated. “This marks the opening of the roundabouts on Camino Del Rio at Camino De Los Mares and Calle Sarmentoso, which are the first modern roundabouts in San Clemente. A modern roundabout is a circular intersection with the following characteristics: Entering vehicles yield to vehicles in the intersection; vehicles travel at slower speeds which increases safe travel through the intersection; and traffic circulates counterclockwise through the intersection which reduces conflicts and the number of decision points.” City officials said the benefits of roundabouts include improving safety, slower speeds, noise reduction and improved air quality, as well as lower operating and maintenance costs than traffic signals. This also complements community values identified at the public workshops. “The Federal Highway Administration has reported that roundabouts improve

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safety with a 76 percent reduction in injury crashes and 35 percent reduction in all crashes when compared to other types of intersections,” the release stated.

Outlets at San Clemente to Host Mobile Drive In partnership with San Diego Blood Bank, the Outlets at San Clemente, located at 101 W. Avenida Vista Hermosa, will host a mobile blood drive from 1-6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 24. “One pint of blood, which is the amount volunteers give when they donate blood, can save up to three lives,” according to a press release from the blood bank. “Approximately, 38 percent of the U.S. population is eligible to donate blood, but less than 10 percent do annually. Since blood is always needed, volunteers are asked to give blood for patients, such as those going through cancer or trauma.” Donors must meet the following eligibility requirements: Must be 17 years old and older (Age 16 requires a parental consent), weigh at least 114 pounds and be in “good health,” the release stated. Donors are advised to drink plenty of fluids prior to donation. Maintain usual eating habits on the day of donation and avoid fatty foods if possible. All donors must show picture identification upon signing up to donate. Donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment for their convenience, but walk-ins are also welcome. To schedule an appointment, call 1.800.4MY.SDBB or visit www.sandiegobloodbank.org.

Power Plant Records Introduces ‘Vinyl Yoga’ Music is good for the soul, and yoga is good for the body. And combining them into workshops is what local yogis are calling “Vinyl Yoga,” according to a press release from the business. “Vinyl Yoga is a San Clemente-born, cross medium concept class created by local yoga practitioners and artists who spin classic vinyl music like Pink Floyd, The Cure, Prince, The Isley brothers, The Smiths and Black Sabbath all while yoga instructors teach class.” “Vinyl Yoga has been a great way for me to get friends to experience the benefits of yoga without feeling out of place,” said Biff Cooper, the owner of Power Plant Records as well as local music school Beach Cities Rock Club. “Musicians historically aren’t the healthiest bunch, so Vinyl Yoga has been a great addition to my colleagues’ and my weekly routine.” At this time, Vinyl Yoga is donationbased, but people can sign up for classes at www.vinylyoga.com. Classes are 7 p.m. on Mondays and 11 a.m. on Tuesdays inside Power Plant Records, located at 73 Via Pico Plaza in San Clemente. Have something interesting for the community? Send your information to eheinz@picketfencemedia.com. www.sanclementetimes.com

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VIEWS, OPINIONS AND INSIGHTS

GUEST OPINION: Wavelengths by Jim Kempton

Past is Prologue in San Clemente

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t suddenly occurred to me the other day that over 35,000 people have moved here since the San Clemente Historical Society had a public museum space. The character and quality of this city has a lot to do with its history—which, although commissioned only ninety-some years ago— is one of the county’s oldest. There are a lot of good new things in San Clemente today. But what is old here is very, very good. Ole Hanson, our town’s founding father, was a visionary who felt that in order to profit from a community it was necessary to first invest in its citizens. His belief included providing the town with a hospital, waterworks, a community center, a world class public pool facility, a pier and numerous public parks. He envisioned a “Spanish Village By the Sea,” palm lined winding streets dotted with red tile roofs and whitewashed walls with cascading plants—a place that would be the most pleasant in America. He developed this inspiration from his knowledge of history and a keen eye for the beauty in other countries like Spain. I wonder as we look at the eclectic architectural styles and random development in town if many new citizens know that San Clemente was Orange County’s first masterplanned community and one of the first in the entire United States. Or that the original plan called for the roadway system to follow the contour of the natural topography,

Letters to the Editor

TIME FOR SOME SIGNIFICANT ENFORCEMENT DAVID HOLMES, San Clemente

I live within sight and sound of the end of the Camino del Rio extension where it meets Camino de Los Mares in Forster Ranch. Since it has been completed, the nice new asphalt has become a magnet for drivers of an assortment of obnoxiously loud cars, trucks and motorcycles. I have been rudely awakened numerous times by various so-called “performance” exhaust systems blasting to and from the intersection of Vera Cruz and Los Mares, and up the hill on Del Rio, very often in the middle of the night, mostly—but hardly limited to—weekends and afternoon drive time. It’s bad enough when one inconsiderate oaf decides to put the pedal to the floor, but there has also been a fair amount of street racing going on, most recently close to midnight on Monday night, Aug. 7, when at least two cars made a couple of passes. That’s the worst of it (at least until someone gets killed, anyway), but San Clemente Times August 17-23, 2017

leaving the canyons pristine and rejecting the cut and fill procedure common both then and now. Do they know that in 1933 a massive earthquake dropped a number of beachfront mansions into these canyons which are just five minutes from where thousands of tons of nuclear waste is being buried in thin-skinned canisters less than 100 yards from the cliff line at San Onofre? Or that Richard Nixon wanted his WAVELENGTHS Presidential Library to By Jim Kempton be built here and that he deeded the fabulous State Park to us as a gift to the citizens of California? I hope that all of our residents, newcomers and oldtimers alike will take the time to learn about our storied past. It is a common to hear residents raving about the quality of life in San Clemente while almost in the same breath complaining about the restrictions and regulations of our city government. I wonder if they know that most of what they love about their community came from the intense restrictions and regulations set down by the town’s founder. We enjoy exceptional weather, low crime, good schools, superb surf, wonderful citizens and a bright future. San Clemente is the finest small town anyone could live in. But it would do us even throughout the day the 35 mph speed limit (45 miles per hour on Los Mares) is largely ignored, in spite of the electronic signs deployed on the hill. Another problem is people drinking, using drugs and having late-night sex in cars parked at the end of Los Mares where the hiking trail starts. On several of my morning walks, I have seen not only mini liquor bottles tossed in the bushes, but discarded condoms in the gutter. What is needed here is a consistent and determined presence by our local law enforcement, including: routine patrols throughout the night, checking parked cars and policing vehicles stationed during the day to deter speeding and enforce the noise laws.

well to remember that hiking trails, public schools, playgrounds, clean beaches, community pride and an almost Scandinavian commitment to our quality of life were the hallmarks of this town’s heritage from its first groundbreaking. And that aspiration should continue. Jim Kempton is an ardent San Clemente and history lover. He helped write the ordinances that now protect San Clemente’s historic buildings. He served as President of the San Clemente Historical Society and was a City Planning Commissioner. 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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should not be our focus; it’s just a symptom of a dysfunctional government agency. TCA was born of the arrogance of OC Supervisors who were themselves frustrated by Caltrans’ refusal in the 1980s to spend limited public funds on freeways to facilitate land sales of OC’s fat cat developers. All were buddies of those same Supervisors. Of all the bad government decisions from the 80s, TCA’s existence continues to haunt us. It is an automaton created by the state of California at the behest of local politicos. And like the broom in The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, it will continue to flood the county with bad ideas. Acting alone San Clemente is merely Mickey Mouse; we must find our Sacramento wizards and abolish TCA once and for all.

ABOLISHING TCA FOR GOOD

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Reading letters in the San Clemente Times, it’s obvious that outrage and frustration at the Transportation Corridor Agencies’ (TCA) resolve to plow a tollway through town is growing. Given the specter of that superhighway desecrating San Clemente, it’s natural our outrage would focus on that road. But the road Page 10

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San Clemente Times, Vol. 12, Issue 33. The SC Times (www. sanclementetimes.com ) is published weekly by Picket Fence Media, publishers of the DP Times (www.danapointtimes. com) and The Capistrano Dispatch (www.thecapistranodispatch.com). Copyright: No articles, illustrations, photographs or other editorial matter or advertisements herein may be reproduced without written permission of the publisher. The publisher assumes no responsibility for return of unsolicited manuscripts, art, photos or negatives. Copyright 2017. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA.

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SC GETTING OUT San Clemente

YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER

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

Thursday | 17 OC PARKS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: ANDREW MCMAHON 6-8 p.m. Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness will perform a free show as part of the OC Parks Summer Concert Series. The event is free to attend and parking will be free. Food trucks and Ruby’s Diner will offer food for purchase. The Lagunitas beer and wine garden will be available to those 21 and older. Bring a blanket or beach chair and enjoy the music. Bluff Park, Salt Creek Beach. 33333 S. Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point. 949.923.2280. southcoastops@ocparks.com. LIVE MUSIC: POUL PEDERSON 7 p.m. Poul Pederson will perform at Iva Lee’s in San Clemente. 555 N. El Camino Real. 949.361.2855. www.ivalees.com.

Friday | 18 ELVIS AND FRIENDS AT CABRILLO PLAYHOUSE 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. on Sunday. Lloyd Aaron Douglas is a resident of the bay area in northern California and currently performs his tribute show in honor of the king of rock ‘n’ roll. There will also be tribute performances to Michael Jackson and Doris Day. The show runs Aug. 18-20 at the Cabrillo Playhouse, 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente. 949.492.0465. www.cabrilloplayhouse.org. LUCIDIOM OPENING FOR SWEET AT THE COACH HOUSE 8-11:30 p.m. Local San Clemente band LUCIDIOM will be opening for SWEET, the British glam rock band that rose to worldwide fame in the 1970s, with chart-topping hits like “Ballroom Blitz,” “Fox On The Run,” and their Top 10 hit in 1978 with, “Love Is Like Oxygen.” It is an all-ages show and tickets are $20. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. 949.496.8930. www.thecoachhouse.com.

Saturday | 19 SOUTH OC CARS AND COFFEE 7-9 a.m. The event is a weekly gathering of more than 500 cars and enthusiasts. Page 11

Vehicles range from modern to vintage to the extreme. 101 W. Avenida Vista Hermosa, Outlets at San Clemente. Visit South OC Cars and Coffee on Facebook for more information. 57TH SAN CLEMENTE ART & CRAFT FAIR 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The annual San Clemente Art & Craft Fair is sponsored by the San Clemente Art Association. This event typically draws 100 artists and artisans together to showcase their unique creations of art: paintings, handcrafted jewelry, fine ceramics, photography and unique clothing. This is a juried event, accepting only art and crafts personally made by the exhibiting artist. Admission is free. San Clemente Community Center, 100 N. Calle Seville. 949.498.9714. www.scartassociation.com. CHILDREN’S MUSIC HOUR 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Join children’s musical artist Birdson (Cheryl Procaccini) and the Eco-Wonders at the Ocean Institute. Participants will learn about ocean animals during the interactive music hour. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. 949.496.2274. www.ocean-institute.org. 8TH ANNUAL DANA POINT LOBSTER FEST 4 p.m. The Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club will be holding the 8th annual Dana Point Lobster Fest at Doheny State Beach. There will be food, live music and dancing. Proceeds go to charities supported by the Rotary Club including Make-A-Wish, Boys & Girls Club, Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment Support Group and more. Ticket prices vary. Doheny State Beach. 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. www.danapointlobsterfest.org.

Sunday | 20 SOUL FOOD: “CHILDREN, THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD 10:30 a.m. This event will explore the profound impact that children, and childhood, has in illuminating our lives. Musical performers this month are Roger and Artemisia who share a common vision of peace, love, light and joy through offerings of their original music. San Clemente Baha’i Center, 3316 Avenida Del Presidente. 949.791.9192. www.bahaicenter.com. BEND & BREW 11:30 a.m. iHeartYoga holds a Bend & Brew session at Left Coast Brewing Company’s tasting room in San Clemente. It’s a one-hour yoga class followed by a pint of beer. Admission $10. 1245 Puerta Del Sol, San Clemente. 949.363.3152. www.iheartyoga.com. (Cont. on page 12) www.sanclementetimes.com

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EDITOR’S PICK

300TH ARMY BAND CONCERT 1-2 p.m. The band meets on the third Sunday of the month. No registration required. Dana Point Library. 33841 Niguel Road, Dana Point. 949.496.5517. BRITISH INVASION CONCERT 2:30-6 p.m. Bands such as My Generation, the Ultimate Stones and Sgt. Pepper will perform during the British Invasion Concert. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. A shuttle will run from Dana Hills High School from 1-7 p.m. The concert is presented by the city of Dana Point’s Art & Cultural Commission and the city of Dana Point’s Community Services & Parks Department. Sea Terrace Park. 33501 Niguel Road, Dana Point. 949.248.3536. www.danapoint.org.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 19: ADAM LASHER AT BARNOA WINE COMPANY 7:30 p.m. As part of its series of musical performances, Barnoa Wine Company will feature Adam Lasher, a former ‘American Idol’ contestant who is also the nephew of international superstar Carlos Santana. From the big stage spotlight of American Idol to the cozy settings of small venues around Southern California, Adam Lasher has been performing all over the Golden Coast. Several of those small venues include locations in San Clemente, which have become semi-frequent performance stops for Lasher over the last few years, including this Saturday’s show at Barnoa Wine Company in Talega. “The more people attending, the more fun it is to play, but I like doing something different every night,” Lasher said. “Barnoa is somewhere you can play in different groups, and I do play solo a lot.” Being kin to international phenomenon Carlos Santana, Lasher said his uncle’s all-star guitar playing and musicianship had a profound impact on his musical upbringing. “My grandfather was also in a mariachi band, and I think even if (Santana) wasn’t as famous as he is, he still would have had that influence,” Lasher said. “It’s all about

the hard work that goes into the music that has inspired me.” The only set list Lasher said he refers to is in his head, so Barnoa audience members won’t know just what to expect until the night of the performance. Attendees might even get a taste of Lasher’s new music that he’s currently working on. Although his new album doesn’t have a title yet, he is already five songs deep into the writing process. “(The album) is going to be somewhere between John Mayer and Kings of Leon,” Lasher said. “It’s going to be a little more rock and a little darker, but still energetic.” He’s also writing songs for a cartoon movie that will debut in China. Although he performs with the Adam Lasher band, his set at Barnoa will be solo. Lasher said he can frequently be seen performing in Laguna Beach too. Barnoa Wine Bar, 831 Via Suerte, Suite No. 106, San Clemente. 949.388.4378. www.barnoawinebar.com. www.adamlasherband.com.

Monday | 21 SOLAR ECLIPSE WHALE WATCHING TRIP 10 a.m.-noon Join Dana Wharf for a whale watching trip with a chance to see a partial solar eclipse. Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point. 888.224.0603. www.danawharf.com. WOMEN OF SURFING: ART & HISTORY SURFING HERITAGE & CULTURE CENTER (SHACC) has partnered with the Huntington Beach Art Center (HBAC) for the Women of Surfing: Art & History, the art center’s second exhibition of a three-part-series celebrating women in the arts, delving into the artworks of national and international artists who have an intimate relationship with the ocean and the sport of surfing. The exhibit runs until Sept. 2. 110 Calle Iglesia, San Clemente. 949.388.0313. www.surfingheritage.org. FREE GUITAR LESSONS 5-6 p.m. Free beginner level acoustic guitar lessons for middle school to college age youth every Monday. Guitars provided or students can bring their

own. 1040 Calle Negocio, San Clemente. 949.388.0114. coamusicarts@gmail.com. www.communityoutreachalliance.com. YOGA IN THE PARK 5:30 p.m. Join iHeartYoga for yoga in the park every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday this summer. Bring a mat, water bottle and suggested donation of $8. Lantern Bay Park. 25111 Park Lantern, Dana Point. www.iheartyoga.org.

Tuesday | 22 KARAOKE AT GOODY’S 8 p.m. Karaoke every Tuesday night at Goody’s Tavern in San Clemente. 206 S. El Camino Real. 949.492.3400. www.goodystavern.com.

Wednesday | 23 FRENCH CONVERSATION CLUB 2-4 p.m. Every Wednesday. Look for the table with the French flag surrounded by a group of people speaking French. No cost to join. Café Calypso. 114 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente. 949.493.5228, or 949.369.5482. FREE COMEDY AT MOLLY BLOOM’S 8:30 p.m. Every Wednesday, free comedy at Molly Bloom’s with food and drink specials. There will be local and professional talent. 2391 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.218.0120. www.mollybloomspub.com. OPEN MIC NIGHT AT KNUCKLEHEADS 9 p.m.-1 a.m. All levels of musicians are welcome to perform at this weekly open mic. Bring your instruments, or voice, and show off your talent. 1717 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.492.2410. www.knuckleheadsmusic.com. HAVE AN EVENT? Submit it to San Clemente Times by going to www.sanclementetimes.com, and clicking “Submit an Event” under the “Getting Out” tab.

At the Movies: ‘Wind River’ Is a Fine Addition for Director Sheridan BY MEGAN BIANCO, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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ith another untimely release date, and only a week after Kathryn Bigelow’s Detroit, Taylor Sheridan’s Wind River comes to theaters with a political theme a little too close to home. Sheridan is the TV actorturned-screenwriter behind the critical hits Sicario (2015) and Hell or High Water (2016), and makes his directorial debut here. Recruiting Marvel actors Jeremy Renner, Elizabeth Olsen and Jon Bernthal as his stars, the drama/thriller is still a

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quality input for Sheridan’s resume. In the middle of snowy Wyoming, local game tracker Cory Lambert (Renner)

discovers the dead body of his friends’ teenage daughter (Kelsey Asbille) right on the edge of the Wind River Indian Reservation. Las Vegas FBI agent Jane Banner (Olsen) is assigned to the case and convinces Cory to help her learn about the town and the possible murder suspects. Along the way, Jane also finds that Cory himself has some secrets. Graham Greene co-stars as the town sheriff. Wind River is loosely based on actual events that are still occurring in Native American communities where dozens of

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young girls are missing or found dead, and many of the cases aren’t given full investigations. Sheridan’s film might be a bit uncomfortable for some with recent racial tensions brimming throughout the nation, but it is still a fine feature—with a pretty eerie score by Nick Cave—and proves the filmmaker is here to stay and keep his mark in cinema. If there’s one odd complaint, it’s that Olsen didn’t need to be wearing that much makeup while investigating in the middle of the wilderness. SC

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TRITON FOOTBALL PREVIEW

L to R: Chris Kane, Bryce Wilson, Branden Wilson, Keith Jones and Chase Berman will lead a veteran Triton football team into the 2017 season. Photo: Eric Heinz

The Champs are Back

Reigning state, CIF champion San Clemente reloads for 2017 season

BY STEVE BREAZEALE

Jaime Ortiz was standing on the sidelines of a recent USC football practice when the shirt he was wearing sparked the curiosity of a woman standing nearby. The words “Triton Football” emblazoned in red and black caught her eye, and she had to ask the coach a question. “Wasn’t Jack Sears your quarterback last year?” the woman, whose son plays for the Trojans, asked last year’s CIF-SS Division 2 coach of the year. Name recognition, it seems, has caught up to the San Clemente High School football program. It’s no surprise Ortiz continues to field questions like that and receive congratulations from residents and strangers alike. Players like Sears and Sam Darnold, both now playing football at USC, brought the Tritons into the spotlight in recent years, culminating with the program winning CIF-SS and state titles in 2016. The Tritons reached the top of the California high school football universe, and returned home as the toast of Orange County and the

pride of the beach community they play for. Ortiz and his players allowed themselves to bask in the victory and the special season, but only for so long. As is the case in any sport, they knew the next season was just on the horizon. The 2017 Tritons will begin the new year under a microscope, but are loaded with returning talent. They’ll run through a tough schedule and have been moved up to CIF-SS Division 1. Expectations, understandably, are high. Dealing with the hype Whenever a team wins a CIF-SS title, let alone a state championship, they enter the next season as a sort-of “marked man”. Nearly every (Continued)

TRITON FOOTBALL PREVIEW (Continued) team they face next season will have that date circled in red, knowing they’ll be playing the reigning champions. The Triton players know this all too well. “I love it,” senior tight end Chris Kane said of the Tritons’ position. “To have people mark our game on their calendars … that’s awesome for us. It adds to our competitiveness.” Ortiz said the coaching staff has kept the focus on the field, working under the guiding mantra of “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it.” Just because they won several games last season hasn’t drastically affected the way the Tritons are preparing for the new season. “Sometimes if you try and change too much, you forget everything that you changed,” Ortiz said. “There are little things we’ve done, and we have a couple guys going both ways more than we did last year, but I don’t think a whole lot has changed. The kids still want to work hard and represent their community and their school.” Experience on offense The Tritons return a nice mix of impact starters on offense from last year’s squad, which averaged 36.4 points per game. They return All-CIF-SS and All-South Coast League running back Austin Whitsett, who averaged nearly 70 yards per game and scored three touchdowns. The Tritons are deep at receiver, and will deliver a one-two punch with all-league wide out Keith Jones and four-year starter Chase Berman. Keeping up the tradition of top-level tight ends in the program is Chris Kane, a hot recruit who reeled in five touchdown passes in 11 games during an all-league junior campaign. Kane is a versatile weapon who can block as well as be deployed at wide receiver. The Tritons are inexperienced on the offensive line, but have returning senior left tackle Thomas Wade, who recently picked up a handful of collegiate offers. The big question mark on offense is at quarterback. After several years of stability at the position, a quarterback competition is underway to see who will win the starting job. Juniors Jay Baggs, Rob Farney and Brendan Costello, a transfer from Santa Margarita, are getting reps in practice. Ortiz believes the Tritons next signal caller will emerge after a few more weeks of practice in pads at game speed. Swarm defense Before the start of last season, Ortiz returned to the role of defensive coordinator for the first time in four seasons. He wanted the Tritons to fly to the ball and play what he calls “swarm defense”. Now with a full season of Ortiz’s defensive philosophy in place, the Tritons are poised to be strong on defense yet again. The Tritons will have one of the more dynamic groups of defensive backs in Orange County. Seniors Branden Wilson (cornerback), Bryce Wilson (safety) and Jack Shippy (safety) tormented opposing offenses last season, especially when Shippy

Senior Austin Whitsett is a three-year starter for the Tritons, and will be the team’s go-to running back in 2017. Photo: Steve Breazeale

jumped into the mix after sitting out the first five games due to transfer requirements. Once Shippy joined the team, the Tritons had a trio of game-changing players that combined to record nine interceptions.

Because we have “ such a tight bond, out on the field it’s like playing with your buddies on the schoolyard. It’s like a game for us. We’re really able to compromise and communicate with each other.

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from Division 2 to Division 1 this offseason. The Tritons will be one of 20 teams vying for 18 available playoff spots next winter. In preparation for South Coast League play and for a run at the playoffs, the Tritons will play a difficult schedule. Ortiz said it was hard to schedule games against Orange County opponents, so the Tritons will play games against quality noncounty programs like Oceanside (Aug. 25), Murrieta Valley (Sept. 15) and Palos Verdes (Sept. 22). The Tritons will play Murrieta Valley, Palos Verdes and Edison in order, making for a tough three-week stretch. Last year, San Clemente defeated Murrieta Valley and Edison to claim the CIF-SS Division 2 and CIF SoCal Division 1A Regional titles, respectively. Highly-ranked Mission Viejo awaits the Tritons in the South Coast League. San Clemente finished second in league behind the Diablos in 2016.

San Clemente adopted coach Jaime Ortiz’s “swarm defense” mentality. Photo: Steve Breazeale

—JACK SHIPPY

Riley Croft, the team’s leading tackler last season, returns to play middle linebacker. Where the Tritons are thin is on the defensive line, but they will have returner Louis Harden to anchor the group. Kane will also play on the defensive line, along with 6-foot5-inch junior Wakely Lush. Moving on up As a result of their success over the past two seasons, San Clemente was moved up

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FIVE TO WATCH OFFENSE

FIVE TO WATCH DEFENSE

Chris Kane

TE (No. 88) SR. Kane became one of the more high-profile recruits in Orange County over the offseason for good reason. The versatile 6-foot-5-inch, 215-pound Kane can be deployed as a blocking tight end, at wide receiver and in the slot. Kane, who holds six collegiate offers, says he spent the offseason working on being a more physical presence.

Jack Shippy

SS (No. 27) SR. Shippy is an absolute game-changer on defense, and returns to lead an experienced and talented secondary. Shippy racked up 53 tackles and a team-high six interceptions in just 10 games as a junior. Shippy, a former linebacker, brings a ball-hawk mentality to his position at strong safety and will no doubt provide some highlightreel plays.

Austin Whitsett

RB (No. 33) SR. Whitsett was the Tritons’ primary running back in 2016, and piled up 1,106 yards on 182 carries en route to an All-CIF-SS selection. Whitsett, a three-sport athlete, picked up offers from the University of San Diego and Cornell, as well as a preferred walk-on spot at Stanford this offseason, and is poised for a big senior year.

Keith Jones

WR (No. 17) SR. Standing at 6-feet-2-inches tall and weighing 195 pounds, Jones will provide the Tritons with a big, speedy target at wide out. Jones was one of the Tritons’ go-to receivers in 2016, where he reeled in 55 catches for 660 yards and seven touchdowns. Jones is primed for a big senior season, and is garnering collegiate interest.

FS (No. 26) SR. Wilson, along with Shippy and his brother, Branden, returns to anchor an experienced and dynamic secondary. Wilson, an All-CIF-SS selection, made 105 tackles and recorded one interception as a junior, and will be called upon to produce at free safety again in 2017. Wilson will also assist on special teams as a kick and punt returner.

WR (No. 4) SR. Berman is a four-year starter, the most experienced player on the team and one of the Tritons’ unquestioned leaders. Berman caught 21 passes in 11 games and scored five touchdowns at wide out last year, but will see an expanded role throughout his senior campaign.

Thomas Wade

LB (No. 44) SR. Croft, the team’s leading tackler from last season, returns to anchor the defense at the middle linebacker position. Croft was an integral part of the Tritons’ defense last year, where he recorded 130 tackles and played in all 16 games. Croft felt the team made big strides last year, but “this year we’re trying to perfect the defense and play great football,” he said.

Bryce Wilson

Chase Berman

OL (No. 74) SR. As the lone offensive lineman returning with extensive experience, Wade’s presence at left tackle will be crucial for the Tritons in 2017. Wade, a 6-foot5-inch lineman with six collegiate offers, made the move to the all-important blind side after playing at right tackle as a junior.

Riley Croft

Branden Wilson

CB (No. 36) SR. Serving as the team’s shutdown cornerback, Wilson recorded 67 tackles and two interceptions as a junior. Wilson, who was named All-CIF-SS last year, is also committed to play lacrosse at the University of Utah. Like his brother, Bryce, Branden will be called upon to ignite the special teams unit returning kicks.

Louis Harden

DL (No. 78) SR. Harden will provide a big, physical presence for the Tritons’ defensive front. San Clemente is thin on experience on the line and while Harden appeared in just a few games as a junior, he is ready for the challenge of taking on a starting role as a senior. BY STEVE BREAZEALE

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The leadership last year was “ very important to how success-

Training Camp Talk

ful we were. In practice, we were pushing each other every day and trying to get better. I’ve been trying to implement that in our younger guys this year, telling them, ‘Hey, we have a target on our back and we have to be ready.’

BY STEVE BREAZEALE

High school football training camp is a symphony of sound. The whistles, yells, hits, cheers and the chatter echo across the field throughout the month of August, helping to tell the story of a team about to begin another year on the gridiron. San Clemente Times spoke with several San Clemente players to hear what the talk of training camp has been, and how they are preparing for the new season.

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—TIGHT END CHRIS KANE ON SENIOR LEADERSHIP

Being a public school from South “ Orange County, you’re not used to

Any play can be “ made. If the ball is in the air, it’s yours. ” —SAFETY JACK SHIPPY ON HIS DEFENSIVE MINDSET

having a target on your back. But people definitely know who we are now. We want to build on that and take down some big programs in the playoffs and show everyone what we’ve got.

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—RUNNING BACK AUSTIN WHITSETT ON EXPECTATIONS

Most of us came up from freshman “ year together, so we know how we play. We play like a family on the field. Now that we’re older and we’re seniors, it’s really going to show. —RECEIVER CHASE BERMAN ON TEAM CHEMISTRY

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Season Schedule and Team Previews BY STEVE BREAZEALE

GAME ONE AUGUST 25

OCEANSIDE

GAME TWO SEPTEMBER 1

HUNTINGTON BEACH

GAME THREE SEPTEMBER 8

FULLERTON

GAME FOUR SEPTEMBER 15

MURRIETA VALLEY

GAME FIVE SEPTEMBER 22

Location: Oceanside HS Time: 7 p.m. Coach: David Rodriguez 2016 Record: 8-3 (4-2 Avocado League) 2016 vs SC: Win, 51-42 Season Outlook: Oceanside will be looking to rejoin the conversation as a premier team out of the San Diego Section in 2017. The Pirates, who were bounced out of the playoffs in the first round last season, return enough impact starters to reload this fall. Oceanside returns seven starters from a defense that allowed an average of 23 points per game last year. Leading the way will be safety Armond Fesili, the team’s leading tackler in 2016, and linebacker Mikah Linnan. Oceanside lost a lot of playmakers to graduation, but a veteran offensive line should help with a smooth transition. Three linemen return, anchored by highly recruited Donovan Laie.

Location: SCHS Time: 7 p.m. Coach: Brett Brown 2016 Record: 4-7 (2-3 Sunset League) 2016 vs SC: Loss, 38-13 Season Outlook: The Oilers treaded water under the guidance of first-year head coach Brett Brown last season. Huntington Beach will look to navigate its way through a tough Sunset League and nonleague schedule in 2017. The Oilers will play three South Coast League squads, including Tesoro and San Juan Hills, before taking on reigning CIF-SS Division 3 champion Edison and Division 3 semifinalist Los Alamitos in league play. Returning to the fold is wide out Jeremiah Flanagan and senior linebacker John Gosney, who averaged just over seven tackles per game last season. Two-way player Caleb Webb returns.

Location: Fullerton HS Time: 7 p.m. Coach: Gus Martinez and Ed DeAvila 2016 Record: 4-6 (1-4 Freeway League) 2016 vs. SC: DNP Season Outlook: The Indians return depth and experience at key positions. Junior quarterback Gavin Klepper played in every game under center as a sophomore, and will look to improve his 10:10 touchdown-to-interception ratio from one year ago. Klepper will have returning 6-foot-2-inch receiver Jarod Martinez and Adam Gonzalez to throw to. Linebacker Anthony Ayon (six sacks and 70 tackles in 2016) returns on defense. Fullerton has held its own in the competitive Freeway League last season. Four of the five league games the Indians played in were decided by 14 points or less, but all four games resulted in a loss.

Location: SCHS Time: 7 p.m. Coach: George Wilson 2016 Record: 11-3 (5-0 Southwestern League) 2016 vs. SC: Loss, 45-35 Season Outlook: With the return of junior quarterback Hank Bachmeier, the Nighthawks appear poised for another successful season. Bachmeier threw for 3,862 yards and 46 touchdowns in his spectacular sophomore campaign. His favorite target, Marquis Spiker, returns. The two linked up for 26 touchdowns last year. The Nighthawks will need to find a running back to replace 2,472-yard rusher Olita Palmer, who graduated. The Nighthawks, who advanced to the CIF-SS Division 2 Championship game in 2016, were content with outscoring their opponents last year, averaging 50 points per game while conceding an average of 33 points per game on defense.

Location: El Camino College Time: 7 p.m. Coach: Guy Gardner 2016 Record: 7-5 (4-1 Bay League) 2016 vs. SC: Loss, 28-7 Season Outlook: Palos Verdes relied on the run to advance to the quarterfinals of the CIF-SS Division 3 Championships last year. With senior quarterback Jake Nolls and a stable of backs returning, that trend should continue in 2017. The Sea Kings had five players record at least 33 carries last season, including three players who recorded at least 91 carries. Palos Verdes averaged just over 187 yards rushing compared to 91.6 yards passing. Palos Verdes had a strong defense last season as well, one that allowed just 17 points per game. Safety Cole Wilken and linebacker Will Boss return.

GAME SIX SEPTEMBER 29

GAME SEVEN OCTOBER 13

TESORO

GAME EIGHT OCTOBER 20

SAN JUAN HILLS

GAME NINE OCTOBER 27

TRABUCO HILLS

GAME TEN NOVEMBER 3

MISSION VIEJO

Location: SCHS Time: 7 p.m. Coach: Jeff Grady 2016 Record: 13-2 (5-0 Sunset League) 2016 vs. SC: Loss, 39-35 Season Outlook: Led by standout quarterback Griffin O’Connor and a new head coach, Edison is poised for a big season. Longtime coach Dave White stepped down after 31 years at the helm. Replacing him will be Jeff Grady, an Edison alum. Grady inherits a talented squad that captured the CIF-SS Division 3 Championship and appeared in the CIF SoCal Division 1-A Regional Bowl game last year. Edison returns a 3,600-yard passer in O’Connor and a 1,000-yard rusher in Jack Carmichael. Returning linebackers Mateo Gallego and Luke Hoggard will help ensure this won’t be a rebuilding year.

Location: SCHS Time: 7 p.m. Coach: Matt Poston 2016 Record: 5-6 (1-3 South Coast League) 2016 vs. SC: Loss, 41-3 Season Outlook: Tesoro will head into the new season with an impressive 16 returning starters from last year’s campaign. Leading the charge on offense will be senior quarterback Chase Petersen and versatile receiving weapon Seth Gilmore. Gilmore will be deployed at multiple spots on the field. Senior defensive end James Williams, who landed an offer from Cal State San Luis Obispo this offseason, returns to anchor the defense. Coach Matt Poston lined up a difficult schedule for his team. Of the 10 teams Tesoro will face this year, eight of them reached the playoffs one year ago.

Location: SJHHS Time: 7 p.m. Coach: Aaron Flowers 2016 Record: 7-4 (2-2 South Coast League) 2016 vs. SC: Loss, 35-20 Season Outlook: The Stallions proved to be a resilient squad last year. They played in five, one-score games and came out on top in four of them. But many of those players from last year are gone, which has made for competition in fall camp. The Stallions employed a twoquarterback platoon last year, and will continue the trend this year. Seniors Doug Jackson and Matt Rodriguez will be the ones under center. Offensive and defensive lineman Sean Rhyan is one of the county’s hottest recruits. He picked up offers from several Pac12 schools, including USC, Stanford and UCLA this offseason.

Location: SCHS Time: 7 p.m. Coach: John Abdelnour 2016 Record: 2-8 (0-4 South Coast League) 2016 vs. SC: Loss, 49-14 Season Outlook: Trabuco Hills mustered up just two wins in coach John Abdelnour’s inaugural season at the helm in 2016. With the graduation of a large senior class, the Mustangs, the 2014 CIFSS Southwest Division champions, will look to regain their footing. Several impact players on offense graduated, but the Mustangs’ returning depth on defense should be a strength. Trabuco Hills returns its leading tackler from last year in senior linebacker Nick Friedman. Trabuco Hills’ defensive line returns several starters from last year, including Garrett Pinvidic, Wyatt Shubin and Ryan Ramer.

Location: MVHS Time: 7 p.m. Coach: Bob Johnson 2016 Record: 11-1 (4-0 South Coast League) 2016 vs. SC: Win, 41-3 Season Outlook: The Diablos run like a well-oiled Swiss watch, and every season they are able to reload for another deep playoff push. Mission Viejo, the reigning South Coast League champion, seems to have found its quarterback in St. John Bosco transfer Joey Yellen. Yellen will be surrounded by standout wide receivers Austin Osborne, a University of Washington commit, and Olaijah Griffin. Griffin also plays cornerback and is committed to play at UCLA. Linebacker and Arizona State commit Christian LaValle returns after leading the Diablos in tackles last season.

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Turning Back Time: A Summer Vacation Spent with ‘Friends’

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ast month, my younger son underwent shoulder surgery, which subsequently left him in a shoulder sling for the remainder of the summer. I’m obviously not happy that my son’s shoulder injury required surgery, but I am grateful for one unexpected outcome. His operation and subsequent recovery found us reverting to our long-retired roles of doting mom and dependent kid. With his dominant arm in an air cast, I cared for my son like I did throughout his toddler years: helping him with buttoning his shirt, cutting his food and combing his hair. I know the natural progression of parenting leads to my boys needing me less and becoming independent adults—which they are—but for a few weeks I savored turning back the hands of time. This summer, instead of passing by my younger son’s bedroom and hearing him ask, “Mom, can you close my door?” my convalescing son asked, “Mom, can you come in here?” And I welcomed the rare chance to spend one-on-one time with him. My son’s recovery included weeks of rest at home with restrictions limiting his activity to not much more than reading books or watching television. Searching for a new series on Netflix, my son discovered Friends and started binge-watching; and at first I didn’t understand his newfound fascination with the decades-old comedy. What did this kid, who is typically consumed with science fiction films, find captivating about Ross and Rachel’s conversations at Central Perk? Sitting next to my son and watching an episode of the series his interest became clear: my independent 20-year-old identifies with the show’s themes and the ensemble cast of six self-sufficient individuals in their mid-20s navigating life amid the obstacles of adulthood. The sitcom aired on television from 1994 to 2004. My younger son was born a couple years after the series started and that, coupled with our generation gap, explains us watching the same show yet laughing at different dialogue. I giggled at a mistake Rachel made while recording a message on an answering machine. My son didn’t laugh at the mishap so I explained answering machines and the difference between incoming and outgoing messages, which left me feeling laughable. He found the fashion trends funny and said, “Why are all the clothes so baggy?

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That’s not really how you wore them?” Defending and describing the fashion statements of the early 90s is much more challenging than I’d imagined. A particular reference to the 1960s television show The Flying Nun had me summarizing the premise of the comedy. My son said, “How was that a thing? It seems kind of ridiculous.” I hope he remembers that when he tries explaining The Walking Dead and its post-apocalyptic zombies to his kids. My son is nearing the end of binge watching Friends, his physical therapy is progressing and he’s found a facility close to his college to continue his rehabilitation. LIFE’S A BEACH In a couple weeks I will By Shelley Murphy help him pack his belongings then cram them into the car and drive him to his university, just like many other parents of college kids. I empathize with the parents of soonto-be freshmen who are feeling an overwhelming weepiness and facing the fear of becoming as obsolete as an antiquated answering machine. I’m among those struggling with letting go and of being let go. But unlike the parents of incoming freshmen who are wondering if their kids will like their campus, make friends or feel homesick, I’m wondering if this summer is the last that my younger son and I spend more than a few days together. When the month ends we’ll return to the natural progression of parenting as my son goes back to school. My son will resume his life as independent 20-year-old student, finding his way through adulthood and needing me less—just as it should be. Parenting may ebb and flow, but it never ends, and no matter how old my boys are it’s nice to know they sometimes still need their mom. Shelley Murphy has lived in San Clemente with her husband for the past 18 years, where she raised her two sons. She’s a freelance writer and has been a contributor to the San Clemente Times since 2006. 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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From the Ground Up San Clemente High School environmental club gets ready for new year

Jackson Hinkle, the founder and president of the club Team Zissou at San Clemente High School, holds one of the sustainable, stainless steel water bottles his club distributed as an alternative to plastic bottles, which have been cited as a major source of ocean pollution. The club sells the bottles on Etsy, which can be found in the link on their Instagram page. Photo: Eric Heinz

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fter flourishing into a local and national network of high school clubs, Team Zissou is looking foward to the next school year and enhancing its efforts of environmental protection and awareness. Club president and founder Jackson Hinkle said some of the new issues the club will try to tackle include environmental impact related to the toll road proposals through San Clemente and the storage of spent nuclear fuel at nearby San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS). The club has about a dozen core members with 100 pledged members. Hinkle said he hopes to have at least 300 members by the end of this year—which is his last at SCHS. The club has also established satellite clubs via social media in schools in Texas, New York, Seattle, Orange County School of the Arts, Ventura and Hawaii. He hopes to reach out to more schools in the Midwest. The club is also continuing its Plastic Free SC campaign to educate people about the effects plastic water bottles have on the environment. The Environmental Protection Agency suggests people carry reusable water bottles on them when going to remote locations or events, especially where recycling may not be available. The club also wants to work with the Ocean Institute in Dana Point for field trips and continuing education. “We’re going to try to take about 40 or 50

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kids out there to learn about how climate change is affecting our coastal regions,” Hinkle said. “We’re going to keep fighting the toll road in a strategic way as to not reopen the San Mateo Watershed. I’m trying to get kids active in really leading some direct action campaigns.” See page 3 for more information regarding the issues of potential toll roads through San Clemente. Around campus, the club helped establish water bottle fill-up stations. “One of our goals is to get Flow Water, which is a sustainable water company, into restaurants and businesses so those organizations stop carrying plastic bottles,” Hinkle said. One such business that’s already implemented the change is The Cellar in San Clemente. Hinkle and his cohorts have also attended some City Council meetings to speak about their goals of making a more sustainable community. In the future, Hinkle said he would like to see the club establish a sustainable surf contest that emphasizes using less harmful materials for surfboards and other sustainable methods. Students who want to join the club can reach out to them during club rush at the beginning of the year, which starts on Tuesday, Aug. 22. For more information, find Team Zissou on Facebook or on Instagram at @teamzissouglobal. SC www.sanclementetimes.com

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Fiesta Music Festival Salsa Challenge Winners Announced PHOTOS AND TEXT BY ERIC HEINZ, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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First place: Got Salsa Second place: Big Kahuna Salsa Co. Third place: Do I Make You Randy Salsa Fourth place: Hanson’s Au Natural

he 64th annual San Clemente Fiesta Music Festival filled Avenida Del Mar on Aug. 13., with life, vibrant colors and sounds. Hosted by the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce, the traditional salsa challenge drew more than 20 competitors in individual and restaurant categories. List of Winners: JUDGES’ BEST SALSA, INDIVIDUAL First place: Calibee Collision, Salsa Ritmo Second place: Hanson’s Au Natural, Guac Salsa Third place: Hanson’s Au Natural, Green Fourth place: Big Kahuna Salsa Co. JUDGES’ BEST SALSA, RESTAURANT First place: La Siesta, Pico de Gallo Second place: La Siesta, Salsa Picante Third place: Café Mimosa Fourth place: Rose’s Sugar Shack Café

JUDGES’ BEST DECORATED, RESTAURANT First place: Café Mimosa Second place: Rose’s Sugar Shack Café Third place: La Siesta PEOPLE’S CHOICE BEST SALSA, INDIVIDUAL First place: Do I Make You Randy Salsa Second place: Czech-Mex Salsa Mango Third place: Hanson’s Au Natural Red Salsa Fourth place: Patriot Point Salsa PEOPLE’S CHOICE BEST SALSA, RESTAURANT First place: La Siesta Pico de Gallo Second place: La Siesta Salsa Picante Third place: Café Mimosa Fourth place: Rose’s Sugar Shack Café

Ultimate Stones performed during the final Beach Concert Series show on Aug. 10. Photo: Eric Heinz

Goodbye to Summer But not to great weather and tunes BY ERIC HEINZ, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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he calendrical summer days may be slipping away with the sunset, but as the final San Clemente Beach Concert Series wrapped up with Ultimate Stones performing, hundreds of people once again flocked to the Pier on Aug. 10, to unwind

one more time. Although the series has wrapped up, there will be plenty events this coming fall and winter. Stay tuned to www.sanclementetimes.com and follow us on Instagram at @s_c_times and on Twitter at @SCTimesNews for the latest information.

Sudoku BY MYLES MELLOR

Each Sudoku puzzle consists of a 9x9 grid that has been subdivided into nine smaller grids of 3x3 squares. To solve the puzzle, each row, column and box must contain each of the numbers 1 to 9. Puzzles come in three grades: easy, medium and difficult. Level: Medium Last week’s solution:

Some of the most creative concoctions of salsa were presented at this year’s Fiesta Music Festival on Aug. 13.

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The San Clemente Renegades cycling club offers a free, weekly out-and-back ride to Oceanside every Sunday. Photo: Danny Ritz BY DANNY RITZ, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

There is never a shortage of things to do and areas to explore in Southern Orange County, especially during the summer time. This week, we are highlighting a free outdoor offering by the San Clemente Renegades cycling club.

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very Sunday, the San Clemente Renegades cycling club gather at San Clemente Cyclery to set off on an open out-and-back ride to Oceanside through Camp Pendleton, which is open to all interested riders. Riders do not have to be Renegade members to join in on the fun. Departing San Clemente Cyclery at approximately 8:45 a.m., the ride starts off with a few warm-up miles through Trestles and the San Onofre Bluffs. The group then enters Pendleton via Trail 6, and continues the journey at a moderate pace. Longtime Renegade rider Michael Sherritt said the ride is perfect for people who have never ridden in a group before. Riders will learn practical fundamentals such as drafting and rotation. Questions from newcomers are encouraged. “It’s not uncommon at all for one of the senior riders to stick near the back and sort of mentor new riders,” Sherritt said. During an out-and-back ride, there is always the option of turning around for those short on time or energy. Gary Nicotra is one of the founders of

the Renegades, and emphasized the camaraderie found in the weekly ride. “It’s really all about socializing and having fun. This is a recreational ride and we are open to anyone who WHAT: San Clemente Renwants to join us,” egades Open Ride Nicotra said. WHEN: Every Sunday, San Clemente 8:45 a.m. Cyclery, the WHERE: San Clemente Renegades’ base Cyclery, 2801 S. El of operations Camino Real for the ride, has DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY: been in business Intermediate since 1974 and was founded by LENGTH OF RIDE: Susan Cuchessi 50 miles (2 1/2-3 hours) and her husband, John. Andrew Cuchessi, Susan and John’s son, now operates the business alongside Susan. “This is probably one the best areas in California to ride. Past State Park there are probably only two hills, a nice bike lane and even a large shoulder beyond that,” Andrew Cuchessi said. After returning to San Clemente Cyclery, the out-and-back riders will usually hang at the shop for a bit and debrief before heading home or heading to Big Helyn’s Saloon for a drink. For more information about the San Clemente Renegades, visit www.sccyclery.com. SC

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he fourth annual Live Like Nick 5K Run/Walk will take place at San Clemente High School on Aug. 27. The event honors the life and legacy of standout SCHS student-athlete and UCLA football player Nick Pasquale, who died in an accident in 2013. The event raises funds for the Nick Pasquale Foundation, which provides scholarships for San Clemente

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The Little Rascal That Could

Kolohe Andino earns career-best third place finish at the Billabong Pro Tahiti BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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eah, Brother!” Dino Andino’s exuberance in watching his son, Kolohe, pull off a last-second heat win at the Billabong Pro Tahiti reverberated around the crowded Teahupoo channel. Fists raised to the blue South Pacific sky, he’d just watched his son graduate from benign T Street to contending at one of the world’s premier reef breaks. Last Friday, Aug. 11, the 14-day waiting period for the Billabong Pro Tahiti, a WSL Championship Tour contest, kicked off. Rather than traveling with an entourage of coaches, trainers and board caddies, Kolohe (whose name translates to “Little Rascal”) kept it simple. It was just him and his old man. Facing an adverse surf outlook filled with lots of wind and rain, contest organizers made the decision to run on the first day of the waiting period and jam through the entire contest in three days. In the history of the world tour, that’s never been done, and for those competing in the iconic contest, it required an extra dose of focus. Luckily, as he’s aged, matured and his goatee has grown longer, Kolohe seems to have focus in abundance. After putting his head down and battling through the first two days of the contest,

the proverbial “morning of the final” broke under a nasty, gray sky. “It’s pretty ugly out there,” remarked WSL Commissioner Kieren Perrow after his dawn patrol surf session on the shallow reef. “But we’re expecting things to clear up and for a new swell to start to pulse in.” Undaunted by the weather, Kolohe battled forward. In the quarterfinals, he stayed busy against hard-charging Brazilian Wiggolly Dantes. While Kolohe hunted down smaller, inside waves and slowly built on his score line, Dantes held on to priority for most of the heat (meaning that he had the pick of any wave he wanted when it hit the lineup). With three minutes left on the clock, Wiggolly made a critical mistake. Taking off on a sub-par wave, he handed priority over to Kolohe, who spent the rest of the heat playing defense and keeping his rival off any potentially highscoring rides. “That was a hard heat. Luckily, Wiggolly made that mistake at the end and I got an 8…I’ve still got more to give,” added Kolohe. This is where the whole “like father, like son” cliché comes into play. In his heyday, Dino was one of the fiercest competitors on the burgeoning pro scene and a former national champion. As they say, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.

Kolohe Andino of San Clemente advanced directly to the quarterfinals of the Billabong Pro Tahiti after winning Heat 2 of Round Four at Teahupo’o, Tahiti, French Polynesia, on Sunday Aug. 13. Photo: WSL / Poullenot

In the semifinals, Kolohe was matched up against Brazilian world champion Gabriel Medina. Kolohe is way too professional to say so, but they don’t really enjoy each other’s company. “I’m sneaky confident,” he joked afterward. “I’ve done well in all the conditions, both when it’s small and when it’s big.” The first 10 minutes of their semifinal heat was spent banging rails, jockeying for position, trying to out-paddle each other— neither was going to give an inch to the other. Medina ended up getting the better of Kolohe, who finished the contest with a very respectable third place. “Obviously, I would have liked to have

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GROM OF THE WEEK

MAKAI BRAY

Water Temperature: 70-74 degrees F

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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inner of the Boys 12 and under division at the recent Western Surfing Association (WSA) contest at San Onofre’s Trail 6, Makai Bray is enjoying every bit of the summer surf season. The first event of the WSA season, the 10-year-old regular-footer got on a roll early and never looked back. A regular at the surf spots around San Clemente, he’s spent his summer logging all-day sessions at Uppers, camping and fishing with his family, and of course, winning a contest or two. Already rocking a Quiksilver sticker on the nose of his board, Bray’s been working closely with Quik’s team manager and talent scout Chad Wells. He’s also been spending a lot of time working with his coach, Neco Padaratz.

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gone a little further, but I’m happy with my result,” said Kolohe afterward. “This is my best result here at Teahupoo, so I’m stoked and I can hopefully carry some momentum back home with me.” For the effort Kolohe now sits just outside the WSL’s Top 10. Ranked 11th in the world after the Billabong Pro Tahiti, the next contest on the schedule is the Hurley Pro at Lower Trestles. With a head full of confidence, a heart full of drive and the comfort of surf in front of a hometown crowd, Kolohe could get on a roll at Lowers. He’s long overdue to win the contest. We’ll see what happens in a couple more weeks. SC

Water Visibility and Conditions: San Clemente: 5-7’ Poor-Fair Catalina: 15’ Fair Thursday: S/SSE swell eases while minor NW windswell mixes in. Surf is mostly waist-shoulder high (3-4’) while standouts see some plus sets. Calm to light onshore winds early, onshore flow trends up through the morning with light+ onshore flow prevailing in the afternoon.

Makai Bray. Photo: Courtesy of Mike Bray Photography

A former world tour competitor, Padaratz has relocated from his native Brazil to San Clemente where he’s helping kids like Bray achieve their dreams. “I’m so proud to coach a future champ,” said Padaratz of his relationship with Bray.

The feeling appears to be mutual as the two are starting to see some great results from their efforts. The WSA season is officially underway, and the NSSA season isn’t far off. Good luck to Bray and all the groms. SC

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Outlook: S/SSE swell fades as new, better angled SSW swell fills in for the upcoming weekend. Surf remains fun size with shoulder high+ sets at top spots. Minor NW windswell mixes in as well. Light morning winds persist. Be sure to check the full premium forecast on Surfline for more details and the longer range outlook.

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