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A train passes near the El Portal crossing in San Clemente. It is one of seven crossings targeted for quiet zones, which is a lobbying priority for the city. Photo by Heidi Mefferd

City relies on Washington insiders to help make priorities clear to

lawmakers, federal agencies

Lobbying for San Clemente

Attorneys set to argue case on Measure A lawsuit by Playa

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Donations help Boys & Girls Club to open

reading room for teensSC LIVING/PAGE 18

Athletes from South OC represent area at

X Games this weekendSPORTS/PAGE 20

THE LATEST: A judge will hear arguments today as to whether the results of Measure A should be upheld or tossed.

The writ hearing, as it’s called, comes nearly four months after Playa Del Norte developers Linda and Shaheen Sadeghi and San Clemente resident Jeanne O’Grady filed their lawsuit against the city and the Orange County Registrar of Voters.

With their complaint to the court, the trio is arguing the city did not comply with elec-tion laws and wants the court to throw out the results. But city attorney Jeff Oderman said this week the voters turned down the ballot measure by a vote of 57.2 percent.

“Elections are supposed to be decided by voters,” he said.

Darryl Wold, the lawyer for the Sadeghis and O’Grady, countered that the election materials incorrectly depicted the vote as a decision on the Playa Del Norte project rather than on the actual resolution passed by the City Council. The official election materials failed to make that clear, he said.

“There was no community development project on the ballot,” the attorney said.

The Sadeghis own LAB Holdings, Inc., the Costa Mesa company selected by San Clemente’s City Council to develop North Beach. In July 2010, the City Council ap-proved the amended project known as Playa Del Norte. By fall, the council approved the referendum vote that would eventually go to voters as Measure A on March 8.

Wold said the results should be invalidat-ed and the city should be required to hold a new election.

“This time, the city should accurately describe what’s on the ballot,” he said.

As a result of the city’s and county’s failures, no one can know how voters would

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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANOA bankruptcy by the owners of a troubled

San Juan Capistrano mobile-home park have put plans to close the community on hold. owners of the Capistrano Terrace Mobile

Home park, which sits above the San Diego Freeway on the east side of town, had started a city-mandated series of public hearings and

studies to close the park, which was built in the 1950s. But the owners filed bankruptcy earlier this month, and that prevents them from paying the city fees and costs associ-

ated with the process, according to a city staff report. The city’s Housing Advisory Commit-tee had been scheduled to take up the closure

issue at its meeting next week, but that item has been pulled. instead, the City Council is

tentatively scheduled to discuss the project in a closed session on August 16.

News Next Door

DANA POINTRegistration is now open for the 34th Annual Dana point Turkey Trot. The Thanksgiving Day tradition offers fun for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities with a 5K, 10K and Kids’ Gobble Wobble as well as a two-day health and fitness expo and finish line festival. Several im-provements have been added to this year’s event to alleviate congestion on the route through Doheny Beach and Dana point Harbor. Changes include wave starts based on estimated race times, stroller starts and a widened lane at the finish line. “Just by registering, participants are helping to feed the hungry throughout orange County,” said Dana point Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Laura ouimet. Annually, the Turkey Trot raises over $60,000 to benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank of orange County. To register, log on to www.turkeytrot.com.

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have cast ballots, Wold said.He said he’s never heard of official elec-

tion materials so “erroneously describe” what was on the ballot. The attorney said his clients could not have known that the materials failed to meet election laws until after the polls had opened.

Oderman noted that he did not know of a case in California in which a judge tossed out election based on alleged deficiencies in election materials. He also disagreed with Wold’s characterization of the election and the materials the public used to vote for or against hotly contested Measure A.

WHAT’S NEXT: Attorneys representing both sides meet in Orange County Supe-rior Court today at 1:30 p.m. to make their arguments. The judge will consider what they say with legal documents filed since the original complaint April 8. Wold said the judge could rule as early as today.

FIND OUT MORE: Visit www.sanclement-etimes.com for updates from the hearing. —Stacie N. Galang

THE LATEST: A plan that will likely see changes in bus service in San Clemente will be considered by the Orange County Transportation Authority in September, with city officials concerned some resi-dents won’t be able to get to school and other places they need to go.

The OCTA says a year-long study on transit services is aimed at eliminating routes with low ridership and will replace them with new efforts, such as “flex-routes” and call-and-ride zones. The flex routes would see buses deviate from regu-lar routes when they’re not needed, while the call-and-ride zones would be similar to the “Dial-a-Ride” program.

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OCTA reduced bus service by approxi-mately 20 percent because of a decline in state transit funding, historic drops in sales tax revenue and reduced ridership as a result of record unemployment be-tween 2008 and 2010. OCTA launched the Transit System Study to explore options to maximize the system’s efficiency.

But City Traffic Engineer Akram Hindi-yeh told the City Council the changes would virtually eliminate bus service in San Clemente, except for Coast Highway between Camino Capistrano and Avenida Pico.

OCTA contends bus ridership is low in San Clemente—the agency says it subsi-dized bus routes here from $6.46 to $15.70 per passenger—and more cost-efficient options will be put into place.

“We’re always asked why people see buses driving around with no one in them,” said OCTA spokesman Joel Zlotnik. “We’re trying to find a way so that buses out there are full.”

WHAT’S NEXT: Zlotnik said the OCTA board of directors, made up of elected of-ficials from throughout the county, will look at the Go Local program next month and likely come back with an implementation plan for more changes in September. The Go Local program was to provide area-spe-cific transportation options throughout the county, but a tri-city trolley proposed for San Clemente, Dana Point and San Juan Capist-rano also appears dead, Hindiyeh said.

“If there are any sorts of routes that now exist that are going to change, they’re going to be replaced with something … we’re not looking at pulling bus service out of San Clemente, we know it’s important to that community,” Zlotnik said. “And there will be plenty of opportunities for the public to give us feedback.”

FIND OUT MORE: See www.octa.net/TSS for more information and to comment. —Jonathan Volzke

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The Orange County Transportation Authority is considering changes to bus service in San Clemente because of low ridership. File photo

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Thursday, July 28

Island Nights 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Family event with swimming, dinner (cost extra), music and more at the Ole Hanson Beach Club. Cost $4-$5. 105 W. Pico, San Clemente, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

Magic Show 10:30 a.m. Exciting, interactive show with magician Allen Oshiro at the San Clemente Community Center. 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.492.3493, www.ocpl.org.

Friday, July 29

TGIF Party 12 p.m. Join the Senior Center for a party with entertainment by Harold’s South Coast Dixie Jazz Band. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.498.3322.

Saturday, July 30

San Clemente Relay For Life 10 a.m. The annual 24-hour walk event that raises money for cancer research and awareness is held at SC High School. 900 Avenida Pico, San Clemente, http://main.acsevents.org.

Crack of Dawn Hike 6 a.m.-8:30 a.m. Start your day with a brisk paced, moderate, 4.5 mile summer early morning nature hike at The Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy. Donation $5-$10. Call for info and directions, 949.489.9778, www.theconservancy.org.

Sunday, July 31

Paint San Clemente Art Show 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The winners have been announced and artwork is on display at the SC Art Gallery. 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.492.7175, www.scartgallery.com.

Tuesday, August 2

San Clemente Toastmasters 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Group meets to help develop and improve public speaking skills every Tuesday at the library. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.892.8121, alfie4288@yahoo.com.

Wednesday, August 3

Planning Commission Meeting7 p.m. Regular meeting in Council Chambers. 100 Avenida Presidio, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

Thursday, August 4

BNI Meeting8 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Meeting at the Bella Collina Towne and Golf Club. 200 Avenida La Pata, San Clemente, www.bellacollinagolf.com.

City andCommunity Calendar

• NatioNal Night out: San Clemente is a proud supporter of National Night Out, a symbolic nationwide crime prevention event that brings neighborhoods together to heighten awareness and strengthen participation in local anti-crime efforts and safety. Residents are encouraged to take part on Tuesday, August 2 by gathering neighbors during the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Seven neighbor-

hoods in San Clemente have already organized an activity. An activity might be as simple as an ice cream social, potluck or more involved like a block party. The main purpose is to bring people together to celebrate Neighbors on Watch or NOW. It is customary for a member of San Clemente’s Police Services to attend your event upon request so they can thank residents and neighbors for their involvement and dedication to the Neighborhood Watch program. All residents are asked to turn on their porch lights at dusk as a symbol of support for keeping

crime out of the San Clemente community. For more information or to arrange a visit from San Clemente Police Ser-vices, call Crime Prevention Specialist Janet Dunford at 949.361.8386. • historical Efforts: San Clemente’s Historical Society has been hard at work promoting the city, according to president Georgette Korsen. She and fellow member Mike Cotter spoke to local television show San Diego Then and Now about the city’s origins and present-day amenities. “They were quite impressed with how we preserved our history,” she said.

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thE latEst: The City Council voted to take legal action against Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. for failing to pay rent as of June 1.

City attorney Jeff Oderman said the sea-food restaurant chain agreed to a five-year lease of nearly 10,000-square-feet of office space on the second floor of the city’s Calle Negocio building.

Rent was negotiated at $10,941 a month from June 1 to December 31 of this year, with an increase of 5 percent a year over the remaining four years. The company also agreed to pay 16.58 percent of the city’s operating expense increases for the entire building after the 2011 base year, accord-ing to the terms of the lease provided by Oderman.

The tenant had paid $10,941.70 for one month’s rent and a $12,500 security deposit at the time the lease was agreed to July 10, 2010 but has paid nothing since, according to the city attorney.

Oderman said San Clemente received one letter from the company stating it didn’t need the Calle Negocio space, but never formally terminated the lease.

“We’ve attempted to get a hold of them and basically, received no information at all,” he said.

Bubba Gump negotiated with the city to make space upgrades, which were begun but eventually stopped when the city received the letter. The company was expected to move into the building in Oc-tober or November, but was purchased by Landry’s, a Houston-based restaurant and entertainment company.

Jamie Sava, a public relations representa-tive for Landry’s, said by email this week that the restaurant company “is unavailable for comment.”

In the sale, Landry’s took over Bubba Gump’s 32 restaurants located primarily in tourist hotspots like the Santa Monica Pier and Times Square in New York, according to company press release. The company’s nearest restaurant is in Anaheim.

In 2009, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. gener-ated approximately $200 million in sales in-ternationally, according to the press release.

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thE latEst: Edgy audio brand Skul-lycandy, which has its marketing offices on El Camino Real in San Clemente, went public last week.

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thE latEst: A beach-themed mural is in the works for a wall at the corner of Calle de Los Molinos and Avenida de La Estrella.

Ron Perugrini, owner of San Clemente Auto Wrecking, said the project is one way to spruce up the area formally known as the Los Molinos Business District but more affectionately known as surf alley or other derivations.

“We’re just trying to clean the place up a little bit,” he said. “We’re going to do a little beach scene.”

Tagging and graffiti have also plagued the area, and Perugrini hoped the mural would act as a deterrent.

The business owner said he expected the cost of the art and related expenses at about $2,000. Perugrini hoped the cost would be offset by a $900 beautification grant they plan to apply for from the city. He would be picking up the rest of the tab. He estimated the size at 20-feet-by-40-feet.

“We’re trying to liven things up color wise,” the business owner said.

What’s NEXt: Artist Andriana Goud has provided a rendering of the mural to the city. City Planner Jim Pechous said the plans will be on the Design Review Subcommittee’s August 10 agenda, and if approved, go to a zoning administrator for an architectural permit.

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Shares of the common stock were of-fered on the Nasdaq Global Market at $20 a share July 20 under the ticker symbol “SKUL,” according to a company press release.

Skullcandy was founded by Rick Alden in 2003. Its net sales went from $9.1 million in 2006 to $118.3 million in 2009, according to the prospectus the company filed with the Securities Exchange Com-mission.

“Our principal offices are located in Park City, Utah and San Clemente, Calif., which are at the epicenters of some of the best snow peaks, skate parks and surf breaks in the world,” the prospectus said. “We believe these close connections to the Skullcandy lifestyle strengthen the authenticity of our brand and increase the loyalty of our consumers.”

In addition to its Park City Utah headquarters, Skullcandy leases approxi-mately 5,200 square feet of space in San Clemente under a lease that expires in November 2014 with an option to extend through November 2016. The company also has offices in the Nanshan District of Shenzen, China, where it leases ap-proximately 9,300 square feet that ends in September 2013.

As of December, Skullcandy employed 132 full time, of which 110 work in the United States. The audio company has 50 in sales and marketing, 23 in design and development and 15 in supply chain. The remaining 22 full-time employees work in China.

What’s NEXt: Skullcandy stock traded at $20.67 as of the close of market Tuesday. The company is in a quiet period after its public offering and unable to provide anything more than what’s in its prospec-tus, said spokeswoman Alecia Pullman by email this week.

fiND out MorE: Check out the com-pany’s website at www.skullcandy.com. —SNG

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What’s NEXt: Oderman said the city will try to lease the space to another tenant.

fiND out MorE: Visit www.sanclement-etimes.com. —SNG

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By Stacie N. Galang San Clemente Times

Lobbying for San Clemente

an Clemente’s relationship with its lobbyist began nearly 10 years ago because of the beach. Decades of sand erosion raised concern by city officials who

sought to shore up their efforts.“There was a general feeling all along that either we had

to accept the fact that San Clemente was at some point going to have minimal sand or look at some options,” said Marine Safety Chief Bill Humphreys.

Around 2001, the city opted to try to restore sand levels, and city officials brought in Howard Marlowe as a consul-tant to work with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, accord-ing to Humphreys.

Now, the consultant’s Washington D.C. firm Marlowe & Co. has broadened its work for San Clemente, lobbying Congress for additional priorities, arranging meetings with top U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials and introducing language into bills. These days, Michael Willis, a principal at Marlowe & Co., acts as San Clemente’s point person.

“Our job is to assist in helping the city develop and help carry out its federal affairs priorities,” said Willis by phone this week.

Willis spent five years working for Rep. John Mica, R-Flor-ida, who now serves as chairman of the House’s Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. As the city works to get federal dollars for the La Pata extension, that relation-ship will only enhance the city’s ability, Willis noted.

Marlowe & Co. said it has secured $3.586 million in fed-eral funds directly to San Clemente.

For this year, the firm has been directed not only to focus on beach restoration, but also to create quiet zones at seven pedestrian rail crossings throughout the city, secure funding for the Avenida La Pata Extension and seek grant funds for the city’s recycled water storage and treatment expansion project and Courtney’s SandCastle, the handicap accessible play area at La Pata-Vista Hermosa Sports Park.

For their work, the city paid Marlowe & Co. $133,250 from 2008 to 2010, according to lobbying reports filed with Congress. In 2008 and 2009, the firm was paid $40,000 a year. In 2010, San Clemente spent $53,250 for Marlowe, ac-cording to the reports. In 2011, San Clemente spent $22,500 thus far.

Cities are increasing seeking out lobbyists to work on their federal priorities. Nearby, San Juan Capistrano paid $199,600 for the three years from 2008 to 2010, according to Congressional lobbying records. From 2008 to 2010, Dana Point hired lobbyists Van Scoyoc Associations for $40,000 a year or a total of $120,000.

The BeGiNNiNGSIn the 1970s, Humphreys said the sand at headquarters

was flush with the front of the building. “You could see the jeeps drive by the windows,” he

recalled.By the early 1980s, signs of sand loss worried city of-

ficials, including Humphreys’ former boss Lynn Hughes. “He had been working for many years monitoring sand,”

the marine safety chief said.Storms in 1983 and 1988 had hammered away at the

shore and taken mounds and mounds of sand, Humphreys

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City relies on Washington insiders to help make priorities clear to lawmakers, federal agencies

said. Cyclical weather conditions like El Niños had fur-ther eroded the beaches.

The chosen option was to work with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to first study whether to replenish sand under a reconnaissance study and next to decide how to do it with a feasibility study. Marlowe assisted the city with writing its portion of grant applications to the agency and giving officials advice.

“His firm has been wonderful to work with,” Hum-phreys said.

When City Manager George Scarborough and Jim Dahl traveled to Washington, D.C. May 10 to 13 for the Army Corps hearings on San Clemente’s sand replenish-ment project, Marlowe’s firm helped set up meetings with key Army Corps decisionmakers and the city’s Congressional delegation of Rep. Ken Calvert and Sens. Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer.

The city manager gave Marlowe a grade of A- or B+, which he described as “very strong.” He said the firm’s expertise with the Army Corps and its connections in Congress on both sides of the aisle have been key for San Clemente.

“It’s a very complex and complicated process, and it needs quite a bit of pushing, quite frankly, to keep mov-ing along,” the city manager said of the sand replenish-ment.

He said Marlowe has helped introduce legislation into a transportation bill for funding evacuation routes, an in-clusion city officials hope will assist with federal funding for the La Pata Extension. Scarborough described it as “a significant benefit to us.”

“They’ve been helpful in other projects, too,” Scarbor-ough said. “I can’t imagine having gotten this far and had the success thus far without their assistance. I just don’t think we would have got there.”

Willis said he also follows the money secured for San Clemente projects to ensure neither funds nor time is wasted.

“The city hires us to be additional staff to make sure federal government is doing their part,” the lobbyist said.

Willis said his experience knowing not only members of Congress but also which staffer works on what proj-ects benefits his clients.

“Having been on the inside and knowing these guys you know who you need to talk to,” he said. “It’s really

about having relationships and knowing the process. The process is difficult to understand.”

Knowing who to contact within federal agencies helps lob-byists work better for clients like the City of San Clemente.

“You’ve got other things going on in California,” Willis said. “It’s difficult to keep an eye on what’s going on in D.C.”

He said lobbyists devote their time on Washington priori-ties and as such can help brainstorm ways to keep projects moving ahead. One recent example was making the case that rail transportation along San Clemente beaches was another reason for the Army Corps to keep the sand replen-ishment going.

“Sometimes it’s just getting a breakthrough on a stale-mate,” said Willis who represents 18 clients. “It’s a lot of behind the scenes.”

City Engineer Tom Bonigut, the city’s point person on sand replenishment, described Marlowe’s work for the city as “great.” He agreed with Willis that it was in the city’s best interest to have contacts in the halls of influence.

“He is the San Clemente voice in Washington,” Bonigut said of Willis. “You have to have someone who’s there.”

The city engineer said in addition to its direct work with legislators and agencies Marlowe also provides a monthly report of its activities, which keeps city officials abreast of the firm’s work.

“In my opinion, it’s a nominal or small cost to have that voice,” Bonigut said.

For his part Calvert said the city is “getting very close” to a sand replenishment project.

“I moved the project along for some time now,” he said. “Now, it’s just a matter of a build-out of the project.”

The congressman said he represents many cities and two counties that hire lobbyists to get their work done in Washington.

“I’m happy to work with city officials and their lobbyist,” said Calvert between meetings about the country’s debt ceil-ing. “It’s a personal decision of the city to employ a lobbyist. Lobbyists help navigate Capital Hill and help with federal agencies and bring an understanding of D.C. to local folks not familiar with the process.”

Progress is being made on San Clemente’s priorities, Cal-vert said but he was more circumspect about the stalemate between Republicans and Democrats on how to handle the country’s debt

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Serious erosion of sand at San Clemente beaches has left visitors less area to enjoy the beach. The city’s lobbying firm is working to secure federal dollars and U.S. Army Corps of engineer expertise to bring back sand. Photo by Danielle Johnson

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SC Sheriff’s Blotter

Compiled by Cory Saul

all information below is obtained from the orange County Sheriff’s department Web site (www.ocsd.org) and re-flects data available from calls placed from the field by the responding officer(s). an arrest doesn’t represent guilt. The items below are just a sampling of the entries listed on the oCSd Web site.

Tuesday, July 26

DISTURBANCEAvenida San Antonio, 100 Block (6:01 a.m.) Multiple people were reported picketing in front of a citizen’s home. It is an ongoing is-sue, and they frequently block the driveway.

VANDALISM IN PROGRESSAvendia Talega/Camino Viento Fuerte (12:01 a.m.) Five kids were reported throw-ing rocks at passing cars. They were later detained on Calle Esplanada.

Monday, July 25

DISTURBANCE, MUSIC OR PARTYPaseo Vista, 100 Block (9:40 p.m.) A resi-

dent called deputies about kids who were drinking and being loud in the pool area. The caller was under the impression that they didn’t live in the complex.

PETTY THEFTEl Camino Real, 800 Block (7:10 p.m.) A Rite Aid employee saw a woman sneak a bottle of vodka into her purse.

PROWLEROla Vista, 2400 Block (2:59 a.m.) A resi-dent was woken up by cops driving by and shining bright lights into his bedroom. He then noticed that someone was hiding in the side yard and that it might be the person the police were searching for.

PEDESTRIAN CHECKAvenida Estacion, 1700 Block (2:04 a.m.) An arrest was made when a man found at the trailhead to the beach parking lot was discovered to have a warrant.

BURGLARY IN PROGRESSAvenida Cabrillo, 300 Block (12:04 a.m.) A babysitter woke in the middle of the night to find a man standing over her. She screamed and ran out the back door. The burglar was not found.

Sunday, July 24

GRAND THEFTMonterey Lane, 400 Block (11:45 p.m.) A man’s bicycle was stolen from his resi-dence. It was chained to other bikes, but the thief cut the chains.

FRAUD REPORTEl Camino Real, 2400 Block (9:55 p.m.) Multiple guests at the Hampton Inn received phone calls in their rooms from a man claim-ing to be the front desk clerk. He said that he needed their credit card number again.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCESCosta Maritima/Calle Polvorosa (9:33 p.m.) A resident called complaining about a group of kids near the pool area who were carrying plastic cups and yelling, “Where’s the party?”

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCESVia Tulipan, 1600 Block (8:10 p.m.) Men were seen carrying a 20-foot boat between houses. The boat belonged to the caller who was afraid they might be trying to steal it.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON IN VEHICLEAvenida Presidio, 100 Block (3:28 p.m.) A silver sedan slowly followed a caller’s 12-year-old son as he rode his bike. This continued for about a quarter mile before the car left.

Saturday, July 23

FIREWORK VIOLATIONVia Montezuma, 2700 Block (10:17 p.m.) A concerned neighbor complained of someone setting off fireworks in the complex and on the street. Apparently, it had been an ongo-ing problem for about a week.

DISTURBANCEAvenida del Presidente, 3100 Block (7:53 p.m.) Kids were seen loitering at the school. They were seen climbing onto the roof of

the multi-purpose room. They were later de-tained and the school district was informed.

911 HANG UPAvenida Miramar, 100 Block (6:59 p.m.) A man called and was heard saying, “She is beating me up. Come now!” An answering machine was reached upon call-back.

WELFARE CHECKEl Camino Real, 1600 Block (5:49 p.m.) Bleeding from the eye and possibly injured elsewhere, a man was reported stumbling in and out of traffic.

DISTURBANCEAvenida del Mar, 100 Block (2:55 p.m.) A lo-cal homeless woman referred to as “Wild at Heart Claudie” was outside a retail business yelling at customers.

911 HANG UPEl Camino Real, 1100 Block (10:29 a.m.) The homeless woman, Claudie, called from a payphone and rambled about foreigners and missiles before hanging up.

Friday, July 21

DISTURBANCECamino Costado/Camino Escollo (6:03 p.m.) A woman detained three kids after they threw water balloons at her car.

TERRORIST THREATS REPORTAvenida Presidio, 100 Block (5:40 p.m.) Someone made vague threats to a citizen, saying that, “Your blood will be in the tide.”

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Compiled by Stacie n. galang

Golf Tourney Nets $8K

u on June 17, 112 golfers teed off at the city’s municipal golf Course to raise $8,000 for the friends of beaches, parks and rec-reation foundation. participants enjoyed not only the challenging 18 holes, but also the accompanying meals and contests such as longest balls hit and closest approaches and putts. a raffle and auction raised ad-ditional funds with such prizes as a week in a mammoth condo, free tennis lessons and meals. City golf commissioner dick Veale and foundation director John dorey headed the tournament planning committee that included Jim nielsen, Joe anderson, City parks direc-tor Sharon Heider and peggy Vance, ocean festival executive director. The funds raised will be invested in various foundation-spon-sored programs, including the forthcoming la pata-Vista Hermosa sports park, Courtney’s Sandcastle, recreation scholarships and other foundation endeavors. Sponsors donating more that $1,000 included Cox Cable, rbf Consulting, Valley Crest landscaping, aySo and aT&T. other contributors were Carbon-ara Trattoria, fisherman’s restaurant, Jaynes Corporation, unichem, paul littlepage and the griffin family. “We’re also indebted to the golf

course’s dave Cook and the 27 volunteers who assisted in making this event so enjoy-able,” said foundation president george Caravalho. “We also appreciate the involve-ment of our local youth group leaders from aySo, pop Warner football, baseball’s little league, and SCaT (San Clemente aquatics Team) for their participation. They’re the ones, along with the community’s active youth and adult participants who’ll be tak-ing over the new park in January.”

Shelter offers Cat Promotion

u The pet project foundation, a non-prof-it animal rescue organization, in conjunction with the San Clemente-dana point animal Shelter will hold a cat adoption fair through-out august. adoption fees will be only $9 per feline, and the foundation will be giving away a kit of free pet supplies to individu-als and families adopting a cat or kitten. The foundation and shelter staff want to ensure that each cat finds its forever home as quickly as possible, prompting the “$9 for 9 lives,” which drops the adoption fee from $100 to $9 per cat or kitten. The kits will include several necessary supplies such as a litter box and food bowls. for more

information, visit petprojectfoundation.org or contact paula becker at 949.240.0243 or pawlajb@cox.net.

Courses Available at Cyber Café

u openings for computer workshops and classes at the Cyber Café are now avail-able. Cost varies by course. payment can be made by check or cash. Workshops require a minimum of three days’ prior registration and space is limited. Courses take place at 910 Calle negocio, Suite 101, San Clemente. To register, call 949.276.8866 or email office@sccybercafe.org. for a full listing of courses, visit www.sccybercafe.org/Cyber-CafeClassSchedule.shtml.

Grad Earns Monroe Award

u San Clemente resident marina Koo-kootsedes was given the Kenneth monroe award during Commencement at West-mont College in Santa barbara, Calif., may 7. The Kenneth monroe award is given to the outstanding graduate who’s demonstrated superior academic achievement in the class-room, excelled as a leaders on campus and impacted other students’ lives through their integrity, character and faithfulness.

“She is a role model for others due to her unquestioned integrity, moral character and compassion, as well as her commitment to excellence,” said paul morgan, professor of economics and business, in a press release.

Kookootsedes, a graduate of Capistrano

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“marina’s strong leadership is based on her desire to engage other cultures thought-fully and sensitively and to care for both the physical and spiritual needs of this world,” said Jeremy fletcher, coordinator of student minis-tries and missions, who advised Kookootsedes in her 2010-2011 role as co-director of potter’s Clay, an annual student-organized service trip to ensenada, mexico.

dave newton, professor of economics and business, said he saw these attributes as a means for Kookootsedes to pursue her goals of assisting small business development in underserved communities.

Marina Kookootsedes received the Kenneth Monroe Award during Westmont College’s commencement in Santa Barbara, Calif., May 7. Courtesy photo

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The ups and Downs of Refinancing bonds

issue consisted of the acquisition of public im-provements to develop Plaza Pacifica. These improvements consisted of street improvements to Avenida Pico, Camino Vera Cruz and Avenida La Pata as well as related traffic signals, median

landscaping, street lighting, water lines, pressure stations, sewer lines, storm drainage and bike trails along Avenida Pico. Think about that as you bike over to El Pollo Loco for a fish taco.

How many parcels are there in the CFD? There are a total of 18 parcels in the dis-trict including Wal-Mart (which prepaid their CFD tax obligation), Mobil, Lowe’s, Albertson’s, Bank of America, IHOP, Carl’s Jr., Taco Bell, Michael’s, Office Depot and Jimmy’s Tires.

What is the amount and interest rate? The preliminary amount of the financing is $5.285 million, and the anticipated inter-est rates will vary between 1 percent and 6 percent, depending on the maturity range of 2012 through 2030. The exact dollars and interest rate are subject to fluctuation as a result of market conditions when the bonds are sold.

What happens if a CFD property defaults? Depending on factors such as overall delinquency rate of the CFD and how much money is in default, the prop-erty may be put in the foreclosure process to pay for the defaulted payments.

Why is the city involved in the financ-ing? The city is involved in helping the property owners finance public improve-ments. This allows the projects to be financed with tax-exempt bonds, which provide a significantly lower cost of bor-rowing. Although the city assists in the bond financing and administration of the

n January of this year, the City Council authorized the refinancing of bonds for what’s called a community facilities

district in order to generate savings for properties located within the Plaza Pacifica center. Unfortunately, as we prepared to issue and sell the bonds, interest rates moved in the wrong direction — up — and only recently has the market begun to shift down, making it fiscally feasible to issue the bonds provided that market condi-tions hold. This current refinancing of the district bonds is a work in progress and this column explains the mechanism of this bond issuance.

What is a community facilities district? A CFD is a special financing district formed by the city to finance major infrastructure improvements, such as water, sewer and roads for commercial development. By utilizing the city’s tax-exempt status to is-sue bonds, we are able to assist businesses in funding the improvements necessary to enhance and maintain the city’s economic vitality.

What is the purpose of the CFD? The bond proceeds from the initial 1999 bond

“What goes up, must come down…” —Blood, Sweat & Tears

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district, this is not a direct obligation of the city. City costs for administering the district are passed along to the property owners. Win-win.

Are there savings to the property own-ers? The exact amount of the savings won’t be known until pricing is finalized; however, a net present value savings of 3 percent or more is anticipated. Let’s hope the owners pass along the savings to our residents in the form of lower costs.

Can San Clemente residents buy the CFD bonds? Yes, residents can purchase the tax-exempt bonds. If interested, please contact bond sale coordinator Jon Faison at 612.303.6358. Please note that these are “unrated” bonds and are not guaranteed by the City of San Clemente.

What is the city’s credit rating and why is this issue “non-rated?” The city’s credit rating is AAA, the highest rating available; however, this bond issue is non-rated since it is not a city debt obligation and will be repaid by the property owners, which is ultimately secured by the land and buildings in the district.

Is there a prospectus? Yes. The city issues a Preliminary Official Statement (POS) or financial offering prospectus. The purpose of the POS is to describe all the characteristics of the bond issue and the associated risks with a non-rated CFD bond issue. The complete POS can be accessed on the city’s web page san-clem-ente.org.

up or Down? Since the municipal mar-ket is unpredictable, we won’t know the actual results of the bond sale for another couple of weeks. Stay tuned and let the “spinnin’ wheel spin.” SC

ONlINE POllWhat do you think about OCTA considering cutting bus lines?

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It makes sense. Not enough riders use the bus.

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I don’t use the bus.

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Letters to the EditorToll RoAd Would BRing TRAffic Relief To AReA

JOHn T. TEngDIn, San ClementeSan Clemente needs to see the 241 (toll

road) extended from Oso Parkway—at least to Avenida Pico—as vitally needed Interstate-5 traffic relief and a new escape route out of town. The extension of Ave-nida La Pata, when it is finally built, will be a welcome alternate route to the Ortega Highway, but would be hopelessly jammed at that intersection in an emergency. Even better, the Transportation Corridor Agen-cies should extend the 241 all the way down to the edge of the “Coastal Zone” because—as Joe (Anderson) pointed out in his letter to the San Clemente Times last week—that route has already been ap-proved by all the Federal watchdog agen-cies—the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, plus the Federal Highway Administration for the connection to I-5. Even the California Department of Fish and game has issued

the Greatest Show on Surf for a peek at our Pier or to peer at our paddling peers, they genuinely prize our ‘pparel. Most want a souvenir of the “Fest,” and apparel is something that they can wear as a conver-sation piece when back at

home or buy as a gift.A few unofficial observations from the

booth at the base of the pier, repeated time and again throughout the weekend:

While all apparel is on highly visible displays (with only two basic logo designs available) there is a distinctive difference in apparel buyers.

Men walk up, unhesitatingly ask for their actual size, purchase and depart in less a minute. Women walk up, immediately go to the extra-small size, pick it up to look at the logo front and back, throw it down in a crumpled mess, and repeat until they purchase a large or extra large, pulling a fresh shirt from the lower part of the stack. As “Apparel Ambassadors” too diplomatic to suggest a correct size, our tireless vol-unteer product staff of dedicated repeat regulars and Triton first-timers are not just sales people; they are required to be quiet apparel re-folders exercising extreme patience. My silent mantra: Men wear jeans with their size visible on the patch, while women wear apparel that is emblazoned with GUESS.

Keep in mind that the overall selling frenzy at the booth is 14 volunteers helping similar customers, four people just taking money and processing credit cards, while our dedicated artist Bob Harlow in his 20th year as Ocean Festival logo designer amiably signing apparel in the corner of the booth. And since many treat us as the in-formation booth, the most frequently asked question is: “What time is the four o’clock duck drop?”

I’ll see you at the booth next year, and yes, we’ll have your size… SC

Lou Leto is a results-driven professional who uses strategic planning and business de-velopment methods, combining a solid mar-keting and sales management background in building brand, enhancing product and organizational image, and guiding teams to achieve set goals. Lou has successfully utilized these skills while pioneering American-made products into 45 countries. He continues to apply the same expertise to help companies and mentor individuals that seek to grow to the next level. In addition, Lou is an active volunteer for many San Clemente events and service organizations. Without hesitation, he’ll admit to wearing an extra-large shirt.

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SOAPBOX

View from the Base of the Piert’s over.

It’s been over for more than a week. For many, the 35th Annual Ocean

Festival is not just a memory, it’s the volunteer activities leading up to and in-cluding the Ocean Festival that offer such a great experience. It’s not just the banter and respectful teasing on early Friday morning as the group of annual regulars shows up with gloves and just goes to work without much necessary direction on the tasks that we have all done many times before that make each Ocean Fes-tival appear as a seamless success during the weekend. The demographics of the team are very diverse: The gray-hairs, those with pierced and inked bodies, the active military and the moms, everyone pitching in, eager to assist and support each other. Combined, their unselfish efforts define our village character.

This year a new group showed up: The staff from many campuses, all decked out in their matching University of Phoenix shirts. They were fresh and trainable, and it was fun to watch them as they as-sembled the beach fences that are staked into the sand. After instructions similar to “measure twice, cut once,” they were struggling. The “college whiz kids” finally developed a system, but not before a few of them bailed out to willingly work side-by-side with the San Clemente volunteer veterans.

Throughout the morning, as the “younger of the elders,” my buddies will “encourage me” to build the bulky crowd-control fences, hoist the big sheets of plywood for paint work and do the heavy lifting of the concrete-filled buckets used for the signage. They are busy, too, not just “supervising,” hanging bright banners on the Pier rails, and shuttling supplies to all stations. We encourage any and all to sign up to help next year.

Volunteering on Saturday and Sunday is a unique and wonderful experience. The best first impression is exchanging “good mornings” with Lori Donchak dur-ing her four-hour stint selling pancakes cooked by our lifeguards. Unknowing folks in line are visibly impressed when informed that the mayor of the City of San Clemente is on duty.

Selling “product” in the apparel booth at the base of the Pier allows a perspec-tive of the passersby and an opportunity to chat with those that stop to buy. Sure, there are lots of bronzed or badly burnt locals in board shorts or bikinis, Neptune or mermaid outfits, but Ocean Festival is also attended by visitors from all over Southern California, some come from Northern California, and if asked, many admitted living in New York, Nevada, Arizona, Wyoming or other land-locked states. Add a few from Australia, France, the UK and Japan. While they come to

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Guest OpiniOn: By Lou Leto

Lou Leto

Volunteer work at the Ocean Fest brings smiles, observations

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Letters to the Editor (cont.)a permit. Then for the last few hundred feet—that’s all it would be—the TCA can reimburse Camp Pendleton for the comple-tion on their land of the connection to I-5. We, the citizens of San Clemente, need to see this done before the weekend traffic on I-5 gets any worse.

EvEryonE’s votEd no to toll roAds AlrEAdy, ol’ JoE

JErrY COLLAMEr, San ClementeWhen good ol’ Joe (Anderson), our

ex-councilman and mayor (you name it; he sat on every commission and never met a boardroom table he could walk away from), joined Transportation Corridor Agencies’ latest toll road snow-job chorus, we who know better said, “Just Say No ol’ Joe. You’re spewing old TCA spin-machine drivel.” To which we, folks who know Orange County toll roads are a real estate scam and not a traffic plan, nodded, “follow the money.”

TCA money: $18 million earmarked by TCA to buy anyone willing to yack more toll road crap to the public. Hopefully ol’ Joe’s published reenactment of TCA’s dead-as-a-doornail toll road spiel doesn’t have a TCA consulting fee component. We certainly hope not. We’re not saying it does. In fact, we hope it doesn’t. Maybe ol’ Joe’s just bored. Out of the limelight. On the bench. Craving attention. Or maybe TCA’s going for the big sweeper, a TCA-sponsored Deadwood Series, vacuuming up every former elected official in South County, encouraging them to spout more TCA nonsense.

If that’s true, get ready because there’s a passel of paunchy, out-to-pasture ex-OC pontificators grazing golf courses in them-thar foothills, bemoaning (you can hear ‘em at night, when the moon is full), the gravy-days of TCA perks galore: Free lunches, photo-ops, jet-junkets and OC po-litical hobnobbing. Nonstop hobnobbing.

Oh, to recapture that feeling. If just for a day. Maybe that’s all ol’ Joe wants. One more time at bat. One more drive off the tee. One more iffy development deal to vote yes on. One more hobnob with other über important OC-nobbers. A chance to live again.

“Sorry, Chet, no golf today. I have a meeting, a very important meeting. Joe is back!”

If that’s all it is, well OK. But if Joe’s seri-ous about his latest pro-toll yap, then I’m dialing 911, because it’s clearly delusional. Everyone’s already voted no to TCA, Joe.

FriEnds oF PochE BEAch: PlEAsE rEsPond with A lEttEr

PAIGE FOrEMAN, San ClementeAs many of you are aware, Poche Beach

has had a half-century problem with both its water quality and the ability to pro-vide a safe and reasonable access to the beach. Those of us who frequent Poche

Beach have been pressuring the county and the regulatory agencies for many years. Historically, Poche has received periodic attention and has had millions of taxpayer dollars spent on projects that have continually failed. Last month, Mayor Donchak held her Mayor’s Walk at Poche Beach in an effort to draw much-needed focus and a call to action. Over 200 people showed up on that overcast Saturday, a record showing for a Mayor’s Walk. The county was in attendance and now knows that they are being held accountable to put more pressure on all of the regulatory agen-cies that have authority over Poche. We cannot let this opportunity pass while we have their attention. The powers that be are making progress with the water quality side of this issue, but we also need to ensure that the public has safe and reasonable access as well.

There is currently a public comment period with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers where the County of Orange has requested the approval of a five-year permit that will allow maintenance activi-ties to manage the Poche outlet. I ask for your help. Citizen comments count, and we need big numbers. Please write a let-ter or send an email to the Army Corps before August 12, telling them that wad-ing through filthy water on a submerged pedestrian catwalk to get to Poche Beach is unacceptable. Demand that they approve this permit. The Coastal Commission has already approved the permit. Everything hinges on the Army Corps of Engineer’s approval. If they decline, we will have five more years of unsafe and unacceptable access to Poche Beach. I cringe every time I see a family attempting to access Poche by crossing the railroad tracks with beach chairs, coolers, boogie boards and toddlers in tow because the catwalk was under six inches of water. It is my hope that that sight will be a thing of the past. Those of us who frequent Poche Beach appreciate your time and thank you very much.

Please take five minutes and send your public comment to: Stephen M. Estes, Stephen.M.Estes@usace.army.mil, Project Manager/Biologist, regula-tory Division, Los Angeles District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 915 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90017-3401.

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San Clemente Relay FoR liFe 10 a.m. The an-nual 24-hour event that raises money for cancer research is held at SC High School. Ends 10 a.m. Sunday. 900 Avenida

Pico, San Clemente, http://main.acsevents.org.

Gin BloSSomS 8 p.m. Hit rock band plays at The Coach House. $29.50. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

WeS milleR 8 p.m. Ukulele concert at Hulaville. Tickets $5. 2720 Camino Capistrano, San Clemente, 949.369.1905, www.hulavillecafe.com.

maRiaChiS at the miSSion 10 a.m.-11:15 a.m. Mission San Juan Capistrano presents live music every Saturday in the courtyard through Sept. 3. Free with paid admission $5–$9. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capist-rano, 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.

aStRonomy niGht 8:45 p.m.-10:45 p.m. Gaze into the night sky through telescopes at The Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy. Cost $5-$10, members free. More info: 949.489.9778, www.theconservancy.org.

SWalloW’S live muSiC 2:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.; 8:30 p.m. Live music at Swallow’s Inn starting with Missiles of October, then Debra Lee & Trigger Happy. 31786 Camino Capistrano, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com.

Whether looking to stroll, purchase distinctive art pieces or listen to live enter-tainment by local residents, visitors to the Sawdust Art Festival will find a truly unique experience for everyone. Located in Laguna Beach off of Laguna Canyon Road, this eclectic village features architecture as diverse as the featured work. Open through August 28 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., the festival contains myriads of art in a variety of media, acoustic music at three locations and roving entertain-ers. This year, the festival has accommodated 20 new Laguna Hills vendors for a total of 203 artists. The different types of art include ceramics, furniture, glass, jewelry, painting, photography and even yarn bombing—think graffiti meets yarn and finds its way to a tree. In addition to the array of art, the festival offers weekly events including Tropical Tuesdays featuring island music and beverages

and Wine Tasting Wednesdays. Every Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sawdust Studio Art classes are held for visitors 18 and older to create their own Mona Lisas during two-hour sessions. Tickets for the Sawdust Art Festival can be purchased online or at the Sawdust box office. Adult tickets are $7.75, seniors $6.25, children 6 to 12 cost $3.25 and children 5 and under are free. For more information about the event, visit www.sawdustartfestival.org. —Halee Michel

iSland niGhtS 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Family event with swim-ming, dinner (by Iva Lee’s; cost extra) and music by Pan Jive at the Ole Hanson Beach Club. Cost $4-$5. 105 W. Pico, San

Clemente, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

maGiC ShoW 10:30 a.m. Interactive show with magician Allen Oshiro at the San Clemente Community Center. 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.492.3493, www.ocpl.org.

ChiCaGo 8 p.m. Legendary rock band at the Pacific Am-phitheatre at the OC Fair. Tickets start at $29.50. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 800.745.3000, www.ocfair.com.

SunSet haRBoR CRuiSe & Beyond 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Cruise offered by Dana Wharf. $15-$25. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

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YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER

GETTING OUT

The ListA day-by-day guide to what’s happening in and around town this week. Compiled by Tawnee prazak

thursday 28

oC FaiR 10 a.m.-12 a.m. Runs Wednesday through Sunday until August 14. Admission $6-$11. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 800.745.3000, www.ocfair.com.

RinGlinG BRoS. BaRnum & Bailey CiRCuS 10:30 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. The circus lands at the Honda Center through August 7. Tickets $16.50-$101.50. 2695 E. Katella, Anaheim, 714.704.2500, www.hondacenter.com.

Rod Piazza 8 p.m. Lively blues concert at The Coach House, also with Kettleblack, Home Cookin’, Reverend Blue. Tickets $15. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

SPaniSh Wine taStinG 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. San Cle-mente Wine Company Winebow Imports. $15 for seven wines with snacks. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, San Clem-ente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

taminG the ShReW 7:30 p.m. Shakespeare at Historic Town Center Park. $15. 31806 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.489.8082, www.caminorealplayhouse.org.

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nathan JameS 7:30 p.m.–11 p.m. Live at Iva Lee’s. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2855, www.ivalees.com.

Blake Shelton 8:15 p.m. Country singer in concert at Pacific Amphitheatre. Tickets start at $26.50. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 800.745.3000, www.ocfair.com.

80’S ReWind 9 p.m. Live music at Goody’s Tavern. 206 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.3400, www.goodystavern.com.

kaRaoke 9 p.m. El Mariachi Restaurant hosts Karaoke Night in English and Spanish every Friday and Saturday. 1925 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.369.5111.

aloha FRiday 9 p.m. Aloha Friday at BeachFire; dress island style for specials. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

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tiGeR aRmy With SPeCial GueSt the BlaSt-eRS 7:15 p.m. “Psychobilly” and vintage punk/rock ‘n’ roll at Pacific Amphitheatre. Tickets start at $19.50. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 800.745.3000, www.ocfair.com.

Wine taStinG 1 p.m.-8 p.m. DaVine Food & Wine hosts a wine tasting. Cost $15-$18. 34673 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.493.4044, www.davine-wine.com.

Will & GaRy 9 p.m. Live music at Molly Bloom’s. 2391 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.218.0120, www.mollybloomspub.com.

lynette SkynyRd With anGlo JaCkSon 10 p.m. Tribute to American Southern rock group at OC Tavern. Tickets $5. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.

THIS WEEK’S WEATHER7.28 Partly Cloudy H: 73° L: 62°7.29 Partly Cloudy H: 74° L: 63°7.30 Partly Cloudy H: 75° L: 64°

7.31 Partly Cloudy H: 78° L: 64°8.01 Partly Cloudy H: 78° L: 64°8.02 Partly Cloudy H: 78° L: 63°8.03 Sunny H: 76° L: 62°

ConCeRtS in the PaRk: the amazinG WildCatS4:30 p.m.-6 p.m. The city of Dana Point presents a free con-cert at Sea Terrace Bay Park. Pacific Coast Hwy. and Niguel

Road, Dana Point, 949.248.3530, www.danapoint.org.

Common SenSe, BetteR ChemiStRy, BadFiSh6:30 p.m. Concert at the OC Fair. Tickets $12.50. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 800.745.3000, www.ocfair.com.

Paint San Clemente aRt ShoW 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The winners of the San Clemente Art Association’s event artwork is on display at the SC Art Gallery. 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.492.7175, www.scartgallery.com.

San Clemente FaRmeRS maRket 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fresh produce, flowers and more every Sunday along Avenida Del Mar. Rain or shine.

Jaloha 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Island blues at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

RaBBi Blue 7 p.m.–11 p.m. The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

sunday 31

Go.SEE.Do SawduSt art and Craft feStival

(Cont. on page 12)

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The Fishing LiFe-sTyLe 7 p.m. Local fishermen talk about the fishing lifestyle at Casa Romantica, held in conjunction with the

Casa’s “Gone Fishin’” exhibit. $7. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

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GETTING OUT

24502 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.218.2731, www.theshwack.com

BEST KNOWN FOR: Inexpensive beach fareMOST POPULAR ITEM: Shwack Burger

Open now for just two weeks, this is local surfer dude Max Fisher’s first restaurant. Named after a surf maneuver (and a play on the word “shack”), The Shwack is a grill bent on serving up inexpensive, quality food at portions that will make any surfer happy. As a general contractor, Fisher renovated the former Star-bucks himself. Distressed wood tables and upholstered benches line the windows, and Nation Surfboards, a local brand, hang from

the walls. The food is designed for everyone, and priced for everyone, too. From the 1/3 lb. Shwack burger ($3.95) to the seared ahi tuna salad ($8.95), Fisher is combining fast-food prices with house-made, healthy beach food, and his reputation is growing. Just ask the tank-topped twenty-somethings packing the place and chowing down on now famous first baked then flash-fried Shwack Spuds. The local microbrews and everyday happy hour from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. prob-ably don’t hurt either. Big, healthy, tasty, cheap, and one-of-a-kind. The Shwack is cool.

PRICE RANGE: $2.50-$8.95 PAYMENT: Cash, creditRESERVATIONS: Not Needed HOURS: Daily, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., starting next week, 7 a.m.-9 p.m.

By Cory Saul

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SC Times Restaurant SpotlightThe Shwack

Beer TasTing Dinner 5 p.m. Food and beer pairing at Salt Creek Grille. Tickets $39.95. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com.

WaTerWorks: soak Up The science 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Exhibition on the world of water at the Discovery Sci-ence Center. Adults $12.95, kids $9.95. 2500 N. Main Street, Santa Ana, 714.542.2823, www.discoverycube.org.

Mission sJc’s hisToricaL exhiBiT 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Visit Mission San Juan Capistrano’s collection featuring rare paintings, religious artifacts and historical documents. Free with admission $5–$9. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.

cLiFF MiLLer 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Local musician at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

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poUL peDersen 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Live acoustic music at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

MeeT sTeLLa & DoT 6 p.m. Learn about starting your own career as a Stella & Dot Stylist at this informal op-portunity event held at The Next Door. 647 Camino de Los Mares, San Clemente, 949.940.8845, www.nextdoorsc.com.

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ased on most fictitious depictions, the concept of “friends with benefits” (having a special friend that you also fool around with) never works out. You’ll just end

up falling in love with said FWB, and the friendship will be replaced with a happily ever after. Happened to Ellen Burstyn and Alan Alda in Same Time, Next Year (1978), Melissa Joan Hart and Adrian Grenier in Drive Me Crazy (1999), Freddie Prinze, Jr. and Claire Forlani in Boys and Girls (2000). And now Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis are starring in a film that doesn’t even bother hiding its obvious plot with its title, Friends with Benefits.

Dylan (Timberlake) and Jamie (Kunis) are two young, hip new media workers who meet during a new gig in New York City and get along almost perfectly. Both have also just re-cently experienced break-ups with their significant others. In their sardonic bitterness and understanding, FWB sounds like a pretty good deal with not much to lose. Jenna Elfman and Richard Jenkins co-star as Dylan’s sister and dad, and Patricia Clarkson appears as Jamie’s loose, bohemian mom.

If there were ever a reason or example for Timberlake to retire from acting and go back to music fulltime, it’s this romantic comedy. His dramatic scenes with Jenkins are cringe worthy and the pacing between Justin and Mila in their shared scenes is irritating. Will Gluck, Keith Merryman

and David A. Newman’s script—Gluck’s direction—is clever enough and manages not to seem like a rip-off of a similar comedy released this year called No Strings Attached, but the film’s stars hold it back from being memorable. SNL’s Andy Samberg and Emma Stone (also the star of Gluck’s previous comedy Easy A) play the exes in the film, and in a way, could have starred as the leads, making the material more entertaining. SC

Megan Bianco is a senior at Cal State Northridge majoring in Screenwriting and Film Criticism. A 20-year resident of San Clemente, Bianco is also a graduate of the California Conservatory of the Arts and JSerra Catholic High School.

AT THE MOVIESFriends with BeneFits

BY MEGAN BIANCo

TWo-For-one aT The WharF Dana Wharf has half price on all fishing trips. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com

Ben poWeLL 7 p.m.–11 p.m. Live music at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

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UPCOMING: THURSDAY, AUGUST 4

Weezer 8:15 p.m. One of today’s most popular bands performs at the Pacific Amphitheatre at the OC Fair. Tickets start at $29.50. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 800.745.3000, www.ocfair.com.

Beach concerT 6 p.m. Don’t Stop Believing, a Journey tribute band, plays at the SC Pier as part of the ongoing summer concert series. www.san-clemente.org.

paT BenaTar & neiL giraLDo 8:15 p.m. Grammy-winning artist and her husband perform at the Pacific Amphitheatre at the OC Fair. Tickets start at $19.50. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 800.745.3000, www.ocfair.com.

panaMa canaL: The iMpossiBLe achieveD! The Ocean Institute presents a lecture featuring profes-sional speakers and Institute volunteers. $7 per person, or $25 for a family of four. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.

DeL Mar race Track Trip Swallow’s Inn hosts it annual Del Mar race track trip with room for 35 people only, so book now. Includes brunch, limo bus rid with cocktails, reserved seating in the clubhouse level and more. Cost $75. Call for info and reservations. 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com.

cLUB DJango 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Laguna Beach Live! Pres-ents an outdoor concert featuring swing music fused with American jazz and French and gypsy styles in the Rose Garden at Hotel Laguna. Cover $10, plus food and drinks available for purchase. 425 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949-715-9713, www.lagunabeachlive.org.

coMeDy 9 p.m. Live comedy at Molly Bloom’s. 2391 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.218.0120, www.mollybloomspub.com.

MeLissa eTheriDge 8:15 p.m. Grammy-winning artist performs at the Pacific Amphitheatre at the OC Fair. Tickets start at $17.50. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 800.745.3000, www.ocfair.com.

TriFecTa sUnDays 5:30 p.m.-late. OC Tavern presents their horse racing wagering sports bar plus live music at 8:30 p.m. by Gary Roach and Will Hurd. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.

Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis in Friends With Benefits. ©2011 CTMG, Inc

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SUDOKUby 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

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u Hourian Associates Landscape Ar-chitecture + Design has relocated to 107 Avenida Miramar, Suite D, San Clemente. John Hourian founded Hourian Associates in 1989. His more than 40 years of experience in landscape architecture lends itself to this full-service environmental design firm in projects ranging from retail commercial, medical and custom residential. The group is committed to the principle of designing with the environ-ment and creating innovative and beautiful landscapes inspired by nature. For more infor-mation, visit hourianassociates.com.

u San Clemente native Jessica Holley, a recent graduate in photography communica-tions from Cal State Fullerton and new Dana Point resident—just started her own wedding and lifestyle photography business. “Photog-raphy has been a passion of mine since a very young age,” she said. “I love the ability my camera gives me to tell a story and capture a fleeting moment. Now that I’m following my dream of being a professional photographer, I’d love nothing more than to work in the city that has influenced me so much.” See her work at jessicaholleyphotography.com or call 949.292.4535.

u Inka Mama’s is now serving up Peruvian cuisine at their newest location in Talega as of May 22. Their specialty is seafood and they offer happy hour from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. from Tuesday to Friday (closed Mondays). Inka Mama’s is family-owned and operated, the family having not only been in the restaurant biz for more than 15 years, but also coming from a long line of kitchen magic, “whether it was at home or in a restaurant,” said manag-ing partner and family member, Stavros Lo-zano. “One of the most appealing things about Peru is the cuisine.” They also offer 10 beers on tap and an extensive wine list. Drop in for a bite at 821 Via Suerte, Unit 104, find out more at inkamamas.com or call 949.369.6262.

Business Beat By CHRISTINA SCANNAPIEGO

News and updates on San Clemente’s business community

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

u San Clemente real estate agent Dennis Pysz of Century 21 Beachside participated in a Climb for Kids event, which started on July 3, to raise money and awareness for Easter Seals, Big Brothers Big Sisters and other children’s charities around the world. Pysz joined seven other climbers. Their goal is to ascend 30,000 feet in four climbs during the eight-day trip on Eldridge Glacier in the Alaska Range. In the spirit of adventure, Pysz—a first-time climber—fell into a 40-foot-deep, 12-foot-wide fissure when the snow cracked from underneath them. But training for such an event was extensive and Pysz had no doubt that his fellow crew members and guides would get him out safely and calmly, which they did. To donate, go to climbforkids.info.

u Sylvia Whitlock, the first woman to become a member of Rotary International and the force behind changing the law to

allow women to join service clubs, spoke July 12 at the 7 a.m. San Clemente Rotary Club meeting. “It was fabulous,” said Rotary member, Donia Moore. “It’s always so interesting to listen to someone who made so much history and is still alive.” Whitlock recounted the challenges of becoming the club’s first woman in the world when she joined the Rotary Club of Duarte, Calif., in 1982 as an elementary school principal. The club was then kicked out of Rotary International but the group in Duarte sued, taking the complaint all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. The Duarte club was later reinstated. Whitlock then became club president and remains an active member. She will serve as Rotary District Governor of District 5300 for the 2012 – 2013 year. Moore described the meeting as one mem-bers will never forget. The San Clemente Sunrise Rotary Club meets at the Talega Golf Course, 990 Avenida Talega, every Tuesday at 7 a.m. For more information, contact Mervyn Lawrie at mervynlawrie@aol.com.

u Wee Peats Children’s Resale revamped

Sylvia Whitlock, the first woman Rotary club member, spoke to the San Clemente Sunrise Rotary Club at their July 12 meeting. Courtesy photo

its online presence, hoping to build stronger customer relationships through the use of online media tools like Facebook, Twitter and their blog. Online visitors can view a selection of new items and follow the blog on a variety of children’s topics. Wee Peats’ Joanne King welcomes other moms who want to participate in the blog to write their stories for “Real Moms” (weepeatsresale.typed.com/blog/real-moms). Wee Peats’ San Clemente location is at 102 Ola Vista. Find them online at facebook.com/WeePeat-sResale or twitter.com/WeePeatsResale or call 949.492.8725.

CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES

u July 7 marked the third anniversary for Pacific Coast Veterinary Hospital. The entire staff thank their existing clientele for entrusting them with the care of their pets, their continued support and referrals. PCVH is open seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays to Fridays and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 1242 Puerta Del Sol. For more information, visit pacificcoastveteri-nary.com or call 949.429.1555.

u Dr. Eric Johnson celebrated a year in his San Clemente dental practice in April. Although he was accepted into medical school in 1997, he decided to pursue his pas-sion for dentistry and graduated with honors from the USC School of Dentistry. Last year, he accepted the invitation to become the successor of Dr. Jon Marashi. Johnson has also worked with organizations like the Boys & Girls Club, Kiwanis and much more. He helped organize a “Kids Smile” program for dentists to teach oral health to students in underserved elementary schools among many other humanitarian causes. His office is located at 647 Camino de los Mares, Suite 209. Call 949.493.9311 or go to drericjohn-son.com to make an appointment.

eterinarian John Agostini teared up talking about the work to overhaul his El Camino Real business San Cle-

mente Veterinary Hospital into a top-notch facility.

“I was about to cry,” said the doctor to dogs, cats and other creatures after cutting a ribbon to mark the grand re-opening of the business. “It’s been a long time … Pulling it off is exciting.”

He and wife Jennifer Agostini have owned and operated the hospital for 20 years, but the practice opened in 1957.

In 1991, John Agostini had been working as the director of the South Orange County Animal Urgent Care in Mission Viejo when the former owner of the hospital George Peavy called about selling the business. Agostini said he hesitated because he was content with his job, but soon decided that with his growing family, SC Vet would better fit his lifestyle.

“I bought this practice with my wife, and we’ve been here ever since,” he said.

The couple, parents of four grown chil-dren, kept the business running with four workers. Today, they employ nearly 20.

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By Stacie N. Galang San Clemente Times

Owners celebrate 20 years with practice, nearly 55 years in pet care business

“This has been 10 years coming,” said Jennifer Agostini, the hospital administra-tor. “We always had a dream of redoing it.”

Renovation started in January 2010 when contractors started demolishing the back half of the structure. When the rear was complete, the staff and animals moved in and construction started on the

front and finished this spring.The footprint of the 4,000-square-foot

building stayed the same, but they added a second-floor play deck to allow the animals space to run around.

Customers probably appreciate the added parking created by excavating a sloped area behind the structure. The

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equipment includes heated kennels and an intensive care unit cage for administering oxygen.

“It’s fantastic. It showcases our medicine,” Jennifer Agostini said. “Our medicine was always state of the art. Now, (the building) matches our medicine.”

She said the business has flourished by keeping up with the industries’ best prac-tices. Her husband has continued to take medical courses to enhance his work.

In addition to traditional staff, SC Vet also employs a board-certified veterinarian for birds and reptiles and a licensed veterinary acupuncturist, bringing together Eastern and Western medicine.

“We don’t scrimp on anything,” Jennifer Agostini said. “We’re always evolving.”

Even with all the new gadgets, pet owner Diane Brantley appreciated the veterinarian’s bed-side manner most.

“Dr. A is the best vet around,” said the owner of Bear the dog, as she put her arm over Agostini’s shoulders. “He is somebody that is compassionate.”

The feeling is mutual.“I really love being in San Clemente,” John

Agostini said. “This community just pulls together.” SC

Writer Christina Scannapiego contributed to this story.

Veterinary Hospital Opens Doors to Renovated Building

arly Watts, 13, said she was “blown away” when she walked into the Be Great Café at the Boys & Girls Club

last week for the first time.Watts, fellow club members and staff

joined with city dignitaries and donors to her-ald the opening of the space that will serve as a reading room and hang-out spot for teens. The nearly $60,000, state-of-the-art space came together first with a $10,000 donation from Wal-Mart. A long list of local donors also chipped in to add books, electronic equipment and technical know-how.

The café or Wal-mart Bright Spot for Reading Room will be a place for kids to read, watch TV and play on their computers. The space includes floor-to-ceiling, built-in shelves stacked with books, a flat-screen TV in the center, comfy chairs and a mural on one wall.

“I feel it’s really great that they used all their money for us,” said Carly, who’s been a regular at the Calle Valle club for three years.

She gravitated toward the art on the wall that mimics a window looking onto a New York street, complete with brick skyscrapers, a subway entrance and even a newsstand.

By Stacie N. Galang San Clemente Times

Boys & Girls Club’s state-of-the-art space boasts of books, television and hand-painted muralThe café is the latest renovation to the

club that’s been serving the area since 1967. Program Director Andy Brosche gave a tour of the facility prior to the offi-cial opening of the room and spoke about the kinds of activities the club offers, including after-school help and athletics. Brosche said the sports have drawn more club members to their traditional develop-ment programs.

“It’s really building our numbers and really impacting the city of San Clem-ente,” he said.

As for the reading room, Brosche said it’s always been a longtime goal to create a hipper space for teens. The grant from Wal-Mart helped kick start the process.

“We just went overboard,” said the program director, who joined the club when he was 6.

Chris Sanson, 13, enjoyed seeing the café for the first time. He liked the TV and the mural best.

“It’s really amazing,” said Chris, who has been going to the club since he was 6.

Lucy Vega, 12, said she and Carly enjoy finding a quiet corner in the Teen Center to curl up with a book and read.

“I like (the reading room) because it makes me feel like I’m at home,” she said.

Scott Dahl, president of the Boys &

Girls Club’s board of directors, said the South Coast Area club had one of the “coolest” audio-visual systems in the country. He also thanked the donors for their gifts.

“The mural is amazing,” he added.

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Dahl said the people behind the work met their goal to please club members who contributed the idea for the mural.

“The teens had a vision for what they wanted, and clearly we blew away the teens,” he said. SC

Teen Center Celebrates Reading Room Opening

Mayor Lori Donchak, left, speaks to Dimitri Young, 14, and Taylor Johnson, 11, at the opening of the Boys & Girls Club’s new reading room last week. Photo by Stacie N. Galang

Veterinarian John Agostini, center, and his wife Jennifer Agostini, stand with their family and staff as they officially reopen a renovated San Clemente Veterinary Hospital. Photo by Stacie N. Galng

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Twins vs. Angels,Angel StadiumAugust 2, 7:05 p.m.

The Halos finally head back to the Big A in Ana-heim after serving time on the road and are now set to face Minnesota.Info: www.losangeles.

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X Games 17, Down-town Los AngelesJuly 28-31, TBA

Buy the ticket and take the ride for a trip to witness the glory of X Games 17 unfold in downtown Los Angeles.Info: www.ticketmaster.

com/xgames

Outdoor Fitness Adventure Club, Mount San JacintoJuly 30, 6 a.m.

This one’s a hot ticket for experienced hikers as OFAC rounds up a crew to scale a deeply weathered summit that’s 10,834 feet above sea level.

D-Backs vs. Dodgers, Dodger Stadium July 30, 7:10 p.m.

The Dodgers are going to need all the help they can get squaring off against Arizona in an effort to climb back into contention in the NL West. Info: www.losange-

les.dodgers.mlb.com

ACTION SPORTS HIKING BASEBALL BASEBALL BASKETBALL

Sun vs. SparksStaples Center,August 3, noon

Head north up Interstate 5 for a nice day game as the Los Angeles Sparks play host to Connecticut after a long stint on the road.Info: www.wnba.com/sparks

he X Games—it’s always up in the air as to who’s leaving the competi-tion in the dust. And though there’s

an eclectic range of action sports events that viewers can watch on ESPN in the days ahead, those in South Orange County will want to take a look at how three of its hometown heroes will fare at X Games 17 in Los Angeles, July 28 to 31.

San Clemente’s Ryan Sheckler (Skate-board Street Men’s), Capistrano Beach’s Tanner Foust (Rally Car Racing, SuperRal-ly) and San Juan Capistrano’s Rhys Millen (Rally Car Racing, RallyCross) are the “Big Three” representing the area. They are a bona fide bunch of hardcore athletes who will push their physical, and in some cases mechanical, boundaries. Their mission is straightforward—shred opponents’ hopes, claim titles and earn even more recogni-tion as some of the best within the action sports industry.

Both Sheckler and Foust hope to recap-ture the gold medals each won in their re-spective events at last year’s games, while Millen takes aim at accelerating his efforts to a gold medal within his two events.

The San Clemente Times caught up with all three men to find out their expectations heading into X Games 17.

What does it take to prepare for the X Games? What does your regimen include leading up to the event?

Ryan Sheckler: Since X Games is right in the middle of the Street League Series and during the time that I’m working on my skate video, there really isn’t anything extra that I’m doing to prepare. I skate everyday and make sure that my training

X-CeptionalSouth Orange County’s ‘Big Three’ seek gold medal dreams at Summer X17

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and nutrition are on point. Tanner Foust: It’s important to make

time in the weeks leading up to X with a little training in the gym and as much track time as possible. As a team, the Rockstar Rallycross crew spends a few days at the track fine-tuning the car to the conditions we think we’ll face. The fact is though, in this sport, anything can change at anytime, so there’s really only so much preparation that can be done.

Rhys Millen: X Games preparation starts at the beginning of the year, every event prior to this weekend consists of small changes and many challenges to perfect both personal techniques and vehicle set up.

Who are some in your field that you see as legitimately challenging you for the title?

RS: Everyone invited to the X Games is a legitimate challenger. I don’t count anyone out. To win the gold medal again, I have to skate like I did last year and have fun doing it.

TF: Both Marcus (Grönholm) and (Brian) Deegan are in (Ford) Fiestas, which I know are quick cars. Liam (Doran) will be driving a very fast Citroen and the Subaru guys never make it easy. All of the drivers you see on the track could take it, but I think Marcus Grönholm is the most experienced and consistent of us all, so he’s the guy to beat.

RM: Every competitor will be tough to beat. They have all earned a spot because they are some of the best in the world.

What are some special elements about your events that keep you hungry to com-pete and get better at the sport?

RS: I’m always working on new tricks and improving my skating, and I really just like the element of surprise.

TF: Rally car racing is all about battling another driver. It’s one-on-one, single elimi-nation. That makes for some very pure strategy racing and quick action. Super Rally is straight-up chaos.

RM: Rally Cross makes up the best parts of all motorsports: Wheel-to-wheel racing, jumps, major car control and smooth pave-ment driving. A diverse and adaptive driver is required to win gold.

How do you feel going into this event knowing that you’re representing your hometown?

RS: I love San Clemente, and I’m always down to represent.

TF: South Orange County has a long his-tory of producing athletes that compete in the X Games. It’s very cool to be a part of that. And the bonus is that I get to sleep in my own bed.

RM: It is always exciting to represent at the games ... and to know you have the support of your community is a great feel-ing. For me, this support network reaches as far as New Zealand (Millen was born there), but the United States is home and where I really feel I’m representing.

Tune into ESPN or visit www.espn.com during X Games 17, and stay tuned for updates and results on Sheckler, Foust and Millen in the days to follow. SC

“Everyone invited to the

X Games is a legitimate

challenger. I don’t count

anyone out.”

—Ryan Sheckler

Rhys Millen stays totally focused prior to his Rally Car event at Summer X12. Courtesy of ESPN Im-ages/Shazamm

Ryan Sheckler frontslides the lip of a ramp during qualification at Skate Street at Summer X Games 16. Courtesy of Christian Pondella/Shazamm/ESPN Images

Tanner Foust sports some gold medal bling during the Rally Car awards ceremony at Summer X16. Courtesy of Matt Morning/Shazamm/ESPN Images

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Betty Jean Johnson EstabrookBetty Estabrook died

peacefully of Leukemia, July 24, surrounded by loved ones.

Betty was born in Los Angeles July 4, 1929. She lived in Highland Park and

attended Franklin High School where she met her loving husband Richard “Dick” Estabrook. They married August 19, 1949.

In 1955 they moved to West Covina where she was active with the West Covina Pres-byterian Church “Clippers”, spent weekends waterskiing at the Colorado river and sum-mers in San Clemente where she hung out at the SC pier until 1969 when she came down to the beach and told her daughters that she had registered them at San Clemente High School. They moved to Shorecliffs where she enjoyed many beach days. Friday night BBQs at the Shorecliffs Beach Club beach was her favorite past time.

Betty worked for Capistrano Unified School district starting at Marco Forster Junior High School and opening Shorecliffs Junior High School until retiring in 1992.

Betty was active with the Coral Thrift Shop, San Clemente Elks Lodge and played Bunco every month with the same women for over 25 years.

She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Richard “Dick” Estabrook, daughters Carol Williams and Linda Kiernan; grandchildren Domonique Kiernan and Kyle Williams; son in laws Gary Williams and Tim Kiernan; and many loving friends and extended family.

Celebration of life will be at San Clemente Presbyterian Church, Saturday July 30 at 11 a.m.

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www.sanclementetimes.comSan Clemente Times July 28–August 3, 2011 Page 26

Age: 10, Bernice Ayer Middle School

Noah Hohenester is a talented student athlete who just finished the fifth grade at Truman Benedict Elementary School. While in elementary school, Noah worked hard and maintained all “A” and “B” grades throughout. He is looking forward not only to starting middle school but also trying out for the Bernice Ayer Middle School surf team in the fall. Also preparing for the upcoming NSSA and WSA season events, he’s been taking every opportunity to improve his skills this summer by surfing as much as possible at his favorite local breaks like Lowers, Rivi and T Street. “I’m working on full round house cut backs and going vertical in the pocket,” said Noah. “My favorite thing about practicing is surfing with my friends and taking turns ripping waves.” Noah’s summer kicked off in high style as he led his team—Noah and his dad Joe—to victory in the

NSSA Family Affair parent and grom surf contest in June. He then went on to win the 10 and Under Shortboard division at the San Clemente Ocean Festival Groms Rule contest at the San Clemente Pier on July 16. Noah has some big travel plans for the coming season as he will be making a surf trip to Nihiwatu, Indonesia in October. —Andrea Swayne

Grom of the WeeK Noah HohenesterSCOOP ON THE LOCAL SURF COMMUNITY

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6SCSan Clemente Courtesy photo

ach summer the Western Surfing Association holds the WSA Menehune Surf Fest to provide a fun, no-pres-

sure way for beginning surfers to try out surf competition and seasoned surfers to practice—without the pressure of surfing for season points.

On July 23 the San Clemente-based organization held its sixth annual event at Goldenwest Street in Huntington Beach. A lighthearted theme is chosen for each year’s event. Last year the contest was dubbed the Menehune Surf Fiesta. This year saw the Menehune Monster Surf Fest award “mon-ster face” trophies to more than 100 groms aged 16 and under competing in events from the Under 9 Push-in divisions to 15-16 age groups in both short and longboard competition.

Two local surfers earned top spots. San Clemente’s Jordan Kudla placed first in Boys 15-16 Shortboard and Ethan Mudge of Cap-istrano Beach won the Boys U13 Longboard.

This year’s contest marked the start of the 2011/2012 surf season which is also the 50th anniversary of the WSA.

For full results and a photo slideshow, log

A Monster Start to a Golden SeasonBy Andrea SwayneSan Clemente Times

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WSA kicks off its 50th year with the 6th Annual Menehune Surf Fest

SURF RESULTS

6th Annual WSA Menehune Monster Surf Fest, July 23, Huntington Beach, Goldenwest

First place and local finishers only. BOYS/GIRLS U9 PUSH IN: 1. Thatcher Johnson, Hawaii; 2. Nicholas Coli, San Clemente. BOYS U9: 1. Mat-thew Blackburn, Huntington Beach; 2. Nicholas Coli, San Clemente. BOYS 9-11: 1. Benjamin Seaberry, Huntington Beach; 4. Shane Hardy, San Clemente. BOYS 12-14: 1. Tyler Killeen, Surfside. BOYS 15-16: 1. Jordan Kudla, San Clemente; 5. Kei Kobayashi, San Clemente. BOYS U13 LONGBOARD: 1. Ethan Mudge, Capistrano Beach. BOYS 13-16 LONGBOARD: 1. Trey Wood, Newport Beach; 2. Ethan Mudge, Capistrano Beach. GIRLS 9-11: 1. Paris Bailey, Huntington Beach. GIRLS 12-14: 1. Julianne Hernandez,Costa Mesa; 2. Malia Osterkamp, San Clemente. GIRLS 15-16: 1. Bailey Nagy, Hawaii; 3. Malia Osterkamp, San Clemente. GIRLS U13 LONGBOARD: 1. Kylie Nagy, Hawaii. GIRLS 13-16 LONBOARD: 1. Julianne Hernan-dez, Costa Mesa.

State Games of America 2011, July 24, Camp Pendleton, Del Mar Jetties

First place and local finishers only. GIRLS 9-12: 1. Sydney Kay, Encinitas. GIRLS 13-15: 1. Malia Osterkamp, San Clemente. GIRLS 16-18: 1. Larissa Lambrou, Solana Beach. BOYS 13-15:1. Kevin Schulz, San Clemente. BOYS 16-18: 1. Levi Gregory, San Clemente. GIRLS LONG-BOARD 13-15: 1. Maddy Blauer, Encinitas. GIRLS LONGBOARD 16-18: 1. Larissa Lambrou, Solana Beach. BOYS LONGBOARD 9-12: 1. Joey Costello, San Marcos. BOYS LONGBOARD 13-15: 1. Austin Sonnier, San Diego. BOYS LONGBOARD 16-18: 1. Colin Andrews, Rancho Bernardo.

Visit www.sanclementetimes.com for full results.

UPCOMING EVENTS

July 30-August 7: U.S. Open of Surfing, Hun-tington Beach, Pier August 6-7: WSA Gatorade Championship Tour Event No. 1, San Onofre State Beach, Trail 6 August 20-21: NSSA South-west Explorer Event No. 1, Huntington Beach, 9th Street

on to www.sanclementetimes.com.The WSA Gatorade Championship

Tour series—a nine-event season plus a West Coast Championship event—is set to begin with event No. 1 on August 6 and 7 at San Onofre State Beach, Trail 6. Log on to www.surfwsa.org for more informa-tion. SC

Water temp: 66-70˚F Water visibility and conditions: San Clemente: 12-15’ Fair; Catalina: 15-25’+ GoodRemarks: A new South-Southwest swell builds in through the day on Thursday, with small, fun surf at good exposures. Surge is light-moderate and visibility is okay, making for fair+ diving conditions overall. Short range: Size is in the 2-3’(knee-waist high) zone on Thursday as a modest new South-Southwest groundswell builds through the day, offering some plus sets late in the day. Our swell-mix tops out Friday, offering 3-4’+(waist-chest-shoulder high) waves through the day. Conditions look clean for the mornings and generally fair to fair-good overall. Long range: Fun surf continues over the weekend as our modest Southerly swell eases. Conditions look clean for the mornings, with size in the 2-4’(knee-waist-shoulder high) range at good breaks on Saturday. Size drops slightly on Sunday. Stay tuned to Surfline.com for updates.

SURF FORecAST

Youngsters get ready for the upcoming WSA Gatorade championship Tour at the Menehune Surf Fest, a fun contest held each summer to introduce new competitors to the series and help regular competitors prepare for the regular season. Right: A Menehune “Monster” Surf Fest trophy. Photos by Sheri Crummer/seasister.com

Surfing America Executive Director Resignsurfing America—the National Governing Body for amateur surfing in the country—on July 27 announced the resignation of

Executive Director Mike Gerard.Gerard, who held the position for eight

years, is leaving to pursue new career oppor-tunities. The Board of Directors has appointed Greg Cruse as administrative director to handle day-to-day operations.

“On behalf of the executive committee and the entire board we’d like to thank Mike [Gerard] for his years of service and acknowl-edge his significant contributions to Surfing

S America and the sport of surfing,” said Presi-dent, Jeff Booth in a press release.

Booth also refers to Cruse as someone with an intense knowledge of what it will take to move the organization forward in the future.

Excited by the opportunity to grow the organization’s key properties—the PacSun USA Surf Team and Surfing America USA Championships, Cruse said, “I look forward to building mutually beneficial relationships with the member organizations, the brands and the media while attracting the best surfing talent this country has to offer.” SC