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Ownership of Miramar Theatre Changes Hands

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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANORinging in a new year for local business, the

San Juan Chamber of Commerce installed its new leadership board and president last

Thursday at El Adobe de Capistrano and highlighted outstanding members of the community. For their involvement in the

local fold, Steve Behmerwohld and Kathy Hooper were named man and woman of the

year, respectively. Hooper, a second-time recipient, is the first repeat winner of the

honor for her work in the town’s time-hon-ored traditions, the Fiesta de las Golondri-

nas and Swallows Day Parade. Ted Roberts was named Ambassador of the Year and San Diego Gas & Electric was recognized

as the Business of the Year for being a good neighbor to the city. Carolyn Franks, the

owner of Zoomars Petting Zoo was named the chamber’s new board president.

NEWS NEXT DOOR

DANA POINTA Dana Point man who was facing manslaugh-ter charges stemming from a fiery car crash that killed his passenger at Marco Forster Middle School nearly two years ago died Saturday, July 6. Alexander Goodrich was found unrespon-sive in his Newport Beach apartment and later pronounced dead at an area hospital. Goodrich’s family believes he may have committed suicide, according to Goodrich’s attorney, Calvin Chris Schneider III. An investigation into his death will take six to eight weeks while a toxicology report is completed, according to Orange County Sheriff’s Department spokesperson Gail Krause. In August 2011, Alexander Goodrich was behind the wheel of a Jeep that crashed into a shed at the San Juan Capistrano school. After the vehicle burst into flames, Goodrich was able to escape but was unable to save his friend. Goodrich was due in court August 9.

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THE LATEST: In a narrow 7-6 vote, the board of the South Coast Air Quality Management District voted Friday to place restrictions on fire rings on beaches throughout Los Angeles and Orange County, although, as adopted, the fire rings on beaches in San Clemente would largely be unaffected. The restrictions would go into place March 2014.

The vote followed more than three hours of testimony and debate from residents and board members, with most of the residents coming from Orange County. Of the 49 speakers, only a few voiced support for the restriction.

In a presentation to the board, Philip Fine, an deputy executive officer with the district, said staff discovered what it considered to be unhealthy levels of particulates in the air at monitoring sites at Balboa Beach and Corona Del Mar that spiked during periods where beach fires were most prevalent.

Additionally, Fine said that personal observations from staff confirmed smoke was largely coming from fire rings and not from other sources such as vehicles. The ill-health effects of wood smoke, he said, were also clear, noting that one pit produced similar carcinogenic effects as second-hand smoke from 800 burning cigarettes.

After initially proposing to ban all fire rings throughout Los Angeles and Orange counties, the proposal was amended to allow fire rings in areas with a 700-foot buffer or at least 100 feet between each pit. In some areas, such as San Clemente, with fewer pits, the 700-foot buffer area would not apply.

The 13 board members were closely divided. Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido said the issue was the toughest to confront the board during his time on it. Board

THE LATEST: At the conclusion of a presentation to the City Council on potential redevelopment options for the Miramar Theatre and Bowling Alley, San Clemente resident Barry Baptiste dropped a bombshell on the body. He, not Marc Spizzirri, is now the owner of the Miramar.

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Barry Baptiste, of San Clemente, speaks to the City Council on Tuesday about the ownership situation at the Miramar. Baptiste said he and his company have purchased the property from Marc Spizzirri following a lawsuit and the latter man’s bankruptcy filing. Photo by Jim Shilander

members who opposed the proposal said they believed the discussion was essen-tially a waste of time and resources for the organization. Those who supported the proposal said they were concerned most with people’s health.

WHAT’S NEXT: SCAQMD staff indicated any future efforts to address the health effects from wood smoke would be based on non-regulatory approaches, like public education programs. Executive Officer Barry Wallerstein said the amendment, as adopted, would not be the agency “get-ting their foot in the door” to put further restrictions on fire rings.

State Assemblyman Travis Allen (R-Huntington Beach), who opposed the rul-ing, said after the meeting that he would

Baptiste said as the result of a lawsuit against Spizzirri in 2009, he had been awarded a judgment against a limited liability company controlled by Spizzirri, which gave him control over 99 percent of its assets, including the Miramar. The other 1 percent is currently held in the name of Spizzirri’s wife, but Baptiste said he expected to be awarded that final per-centage next month. Baptiste said he had grown frustrated with Spizzirri appearing before city boards and being referred to in the press as the owner of the Miramar.

After a story in the July 11 issue of the San Clemente Times about a presenta-tion before the Planning Commission, an anonymous letter-writer sent documents to the paper indicating Spizzirri had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. In a phone interview, Spizzirri confirmed that he had indeed filed for bankruptcy and said his ownership status had changed.

Baptiste told the council he was presently working to get caught up on some of the development options for the theater and bowling alley.

After a presentation by design consultant Matt Jennings on potential uses for the Miramar, council members expressed hope that something could be done at the site.

WHAT’S NEXT: Mayor Bob Baker asked Baptiste to meet with City Manager Pall Gudgeirrsson and other city officials to confirm his new status as owner and catch up on development options.

Jennings told Councilwoman Lori Don-chak the cost of refurbishing the facility was “more than likely a couple of million” dollars but would ultimately depend on what the owner decided to do with the property.

FIND OUT MORE: For more on the story, visit www.sanclementetimes.com — JS

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look “for a legislative fix,” especially since the SCAQMD was in conflict with the California Coastal Commission.

FIND OUT MORE: For the full story, visit www.sanclementetimes.com — Jim Shilander

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THE LATEST: The Coastal Advisory Commission approved asking San Clemente property owners to pay an increased Clean Ocean Fee, in response to increased costs and the ongoing need for services.

THE LATEST: The City Council voted Tues-day to eliminate its representative to the Downtown Business Association Board, af-ter the selection of George Gregory caused uproar within the organization and caused a rift with the city.

Gregory was outspoken in his criticism of the DBA during his time before the council. When he interviewed for the job, Gregory made remarks questioning his ability to “stomach” the organization for the entirety of a one-year term, as well as other comments he told the council Tuesday that he regretted making. While before the council, Gregory asked to be considered to sit with the board on a “probationary” basis, saying he ultimately thought he could be an asset to the board, even as he described it as “rudderless.”

Gregory said he had spoken with DBA President Michael Kaupp about the situa-tion and to try and assuage fears about his ability to serve the organization.

Kaupp told the council he and other members of the organization were angry about the decision to appoint him. He called Gregory’s statements about the DBA “the words heard ‘round the world’” but said that for the DBA, the greater insult was the one delivered by the council in THE LATEST: The city of San Clemente

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has received a draft environmental impact report for the proposed new General Plan. While members of the Planning Commis-sion were not able to review the draft at its meeting Wednesday, the board did receive a summary of some of the findings from the city’s consultant, The Planning Center.

Brian Judd of The Planning Center said the largest change in the current proposal would come from potential increases in the intensity of use throughout the city, as the majority of the increase in available square footage comes in non-residential areas. Judd took care to note that the city would likely not allow for the level of intensity the report said might happen.

WHAT’S NEXT: Judd said the biggest areas of concern would likely come in terms of air quality, traffic and noise. The Planning Commission will begin its review of the full document later this month. The document is available for the public to view at the city offices at 910 Calle Negocio and at the San Clemente Library.

FIND OUT MORE: A copy of the report can also be found online at www.san-clemente.org — JS

The fee, which has not been increased since being instituted in 2002, pays for structural treatment and drain system improvements, including bacteria reduction projects at Poche and North beaches and storm drain improvements. Funding for other coastline cleaning projects also come from the fee.

WHAT’S NEXT: Assistant City Engineer Tom Bonigut said the fee needed to be increased because if it continued at its current level, it would soon go into a deficit, necessitating scaling back on services. Currently, the monthly charge is $5.02 a month for a single family home on a public street. There are other levels of charges for multi-unit buildings, com-mercial buildings and those on private streets. In order to maintain the current level of services, the fee would need to be increased to $6.23 per month for a six-year period. The increased fee will go before the City Council for approval on August 20 and then go out to San Clemente property owners for a vote later this fall.

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appointing Gregory. Kaupp noted that the position had actually been created by the DBA and that the organization was willing to get rid of the position. Kaupp told Gregory that while he appreciated his statements about working with the organization, he was “not an option, even on a trial basis” because members of the DBA board would refuse to sit in the room with him.

WHAT’S NEXT: Members of the council, including Mayor Pro Tem Tim Brown Chris Hamm and Jim Evert all praised Gregory’s willingness to be involved with the city, but acknowledged his statements made it difficult to work with the DBA. While Gregory told the council he would resign, the council voted unanimously to eliminate the position, and instead receive periodic reports from a member of the DBA board.

FIND OUT MORE: For more on the story, visit www.sanclementetimes.com. — JS

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Friday, July 19

“TGIF” Party Noon, Celebration at the Dorothy Visser Senior Center with The San Clemente Villas Duo Barbara Tancredi, vocals and keyboard, and Chris Anastasio, providing happy hour”. 117 Ave. Victoria, San Clemente, 949.498.3322.

Ballroom Bash 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Dancing at the San Clemente Community Center featuring a lesson in East Coast Swing followed by open dancing to a variety of music. Admission $10, includes munch-ies. 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente, 949.498.0233, www.ballroombash.com.

Membership Orientation Noon. Chamber event hosted by OC Tavern.2369 S. El Camino Real , 949.492.1131, www.scchamber.com.

Monday, July 22

Christmas in July Event 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Assistance League of Capistrano Valley hosts a public shopping event starting today through July 27 with new and used items, proceeds benefit local school kids and mili-tary families. 526 North El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.2800.

Tuesday, July 23

Toastmasters 7 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Practice public speaking every Tuesday in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. 3316 Avenida del Presidente, 949.361.8463.

Family Storytime 9:30 a.m. Summer storytime every Tuesday for children of all ages at the library. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.3493, www.san-clemente.org.

Wednesday, July 24

SC Rotary Club 12 p.m. 150 Avenida Magdalena, 949.361.3619, www.sanclem-enterotary.org.

Thursday, July 25

Summer Reading Program Show 10:30 a.m. The library’s entertainment program in the Community Center will be Abbit the Magician featuring comedy, magic and much more. 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.492.3493, www.ocpl.org.

Networking Luncheon 11:30 a.m. Chamber lunch at Sundried Tomato. Price $15 (cost of lunch). 821 Via Suerte, San Cle-mente, 949.492.1131, www.scchamber.com.

San Clemente Beach Concert 6 p.m. San Clemente’s beach concert series “Bring-ing the Bands to the Sand!” featuring music by Flock of ‘80s. More info: 949.361.8264, www.san-clemente.org.

CITY ANDCOMMUNITY CALENDAR

NEWS BITESP R O P S , R E C O G N I T I O N S A N D M O R S E L S O F I N F O

Compiled by Jim Shilander

Max Berg Park Playground to Close While New Equipment Installed

The Max Berg Plaza Park playground equipment will be replaced during Las Palmas Elementary School’s summer recess. Earlier this year, the playground equip-ment at the park was identified as the most in need of replacement of all the parks in San Clemente. The new equipment will be accessible to both able-bodied and dis-abled children. Mobilization and demolition will begin shortly and is anticipated to be completed by the end of August. During construction, the playground will be closed to the public.

Through City Council approval, the exist-ing playground structure will be donated to the non-profit organization Kids Around the World, where it will be repurposed to benefit the youth of an underprivileged com-munity. A purchase of the new equipment, through a U.S. Communities Cooperative Purchase, will result in a savings of $57,000 and a savings of $3,000 in demolition costs because the old equipment will be recycled.

Congressman Issa Holds Photo Contest for Constituents

Rep. Darrell Issa’s office is sponsoring a photography contest for anyone who has visited or lived in San Diego and Orange County.

Entrants are asked to submit no more than three original photographs of their favorite scenes. Photos must be family-friendly and appropriate for all audiences.

Scenes can be from California’s 49th District, including the communities of Camp Pendleton, Carlsbad, Coto de Caza, Dana Point, Del Mar, Encinitas, Ladera Ranch, Oceanside, Rancho Santa Fe, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Solana Beach and Vista. Entries can be made until August 9.

Those looking to enter can send an origi-nal, high-resolution photo to ca49photos@gmail.com with their name, city, where the

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of San Clemente resident Evan Cousineau, who passed away from a genetic metabolic disease in 2007, and who received a number of blood transfusions during his illness. For more information, contact Suzanne Ansari at 949.303.0353 or info@crcsc.org. The Community Resource Center is located at 119 Avenida de la Estrella.

Saddleback San Clemente Hosting ‘Duck Dynasty’ Event

Saddleback Church San Clemente, now located at 1311 Calle Batido, will host a “Duck Dynasty Day,” to coincide with an appearance by two of the stars of the show, Alan and Phil Robertson, at Saddleback Church in Lake Forest on July 21. The two men will be speaking at the church as part of the “Follow Me” series.

The San Clemente Campus will host a companion event around the Duck Dynasty concept. The San Clemente campus will show a feed from the Lake Forest talk live on video. After its second service, which starts at 11:15 a.m. Sunday. The church will host an event that includes Cajun food, a live Zydeco band, a crawfish cooking demonstration, a Duck Dynasty giveaway, reptile exhibit, bounce houses, Duck Dynasty face painting and camouflage decor.

Saddleback Community Education Program Held at Marblehead Elementary

Saddleback College’s Community Educa-tion program has been selected to provide summer, after-school, and enrichment activities at local schools for children from ages 4 to 17. Summer Experience day camps will begin on July 8 at six local schools including Marblehead Elementary School in San Clemente. A more extensive schedule of after-school and enrichment activities will be available at additional campuses in the fall. To register for the Summer Experience program, visit the Saddleback College Com-munity Education website, www.saddleback.edu/ce. Classes will run through August 23.

CUSD Offering Summer Free Lunch Program

Children can have a free “Picnic in the Park” this summer, thanks to the United States Department of Agriculture’s Seam-less Summer meal program. Previously slated for Rio Oso and De la Vista parks, the Capistrano Unified School District’s Food and Nutrition department will offer free lunches for children under 18 at Bucheim Field in San Juan Capistrano from July 1 to August 30. Lunches will be offered Monday through Friday, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Bucheim Field, behind the regional Occu-pational Program center at 35122 El Camino Real in San Juan Capistrano.

photo was taken and a description of the photo. Submissions confirm ownership and grant the office permission to distribute the photo on social media pages and the Congressman’s website. For questions or concerns, call Issa’s Washington, D.C. office at 202.225.3906.

Pair of Residents Named to Berklee Dean’s List

Two local residents, Nigel Wilson and Ryan Matthew Bernardo, have been named to the Dean’s List at Berklee College of Mu-sic in Boston. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a full-time student must achieve a grade point average of 3.4 or above. A part-time student must achieve a grade point average of 3.6 or above.

Neighborhood Resource Fair July 27

The San Clemente Collaborative and iHope will host a Neighborhood Resource Fair at the iHope Resource Center, located at 106 West Canada, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday July 27. The event will include information about fitness and wellness programs for children, healthier cooking and information about qualifying for Medicare and Medicaid, Cal-Fresh food stamps and other programs. Participating organizations include Bright Futures for Kids, Network for a Healthy California, Children’s Health Initiative, CHEC Family Resource Center and Raise Foundation, Shanti, Camino Health Center, Fair Housing Foundation, Public Law Center, SC Community Market, Community Resource Center of SC, and the Alzheimer’s Association.

Blood and Bone Marrow Drive August 7

The Community Resource Center of San Clemente will host a blood and bone mar-row drive Wednesday, August 7, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. The event is being held in honor

The installation of new universal access playground equipment will necessitate the closure of the Max Berg Park Playground later this month. The work is scheduled to be completed by the end of August. Courtesy photo

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SC Sheriff’s Blotter

COMPILED BY JIM SHILANDER

All information below is obtained from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department website. The calls represent what was told to the deputy in the field by the radio dispatcher. The true nature of an incident often differs from what is initially reported. No as-sumption of criminal guilt or affiliation should be drawn from the content of the information provided. An arrest doesn’t represent guilt. The items below are just a sampling of the entries listed on the OCSD website.

Tuesday, July 16

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCEWest Avenida Marquita/Via Mecha (3:30 a.m.) A man told police a transvestite had kidnapped his friend and that he has going to kill someone. The man said his right fist was swollen and red in color.

MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATIONSEl Camino Real, 1800 Block (1:37 a.m.) A man, who was driving a metallic-gold Land Rover, urinated in front of a con-venience store and then drove away down southbound on Avenida Pico. The vehicle was identified a short time later at Denny’s.

DISTURBANCE-MUSIC OR PARTYVia Belleza/Via Cancion (12:30 a.m.) A group of juveniles at the dead end of the slope, near the water tower, were partying and being loud.

Monday, July 15

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCEEl Camino Real, 2500 Block (10:22 p.m.) A man, who was described as wearing a white shirt, was on the south side of the street trying to open car doors.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCEVia Montezuma, 2700 Block (10:13 p.m.) A man was “hanging out” in front of a resi-

dence. The woman who called police said her husband went out to see what the man was doing then told her to call the police right away.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCECalle Grande Vista, 2900 Block, (9:35 p.m.) A man who was standing by at a construction site to be sure that water did not go over flood gates noticed that there were several subjects walking in the creek.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCEN. El Camino Real/Avenida Palizada (9:30 p.m.) A caller said there were three to four juveniles behind a restaurant and in front of a church smoking what appeared to be marijuana or hashish out of a pipe. It was too dark to provide a description.

PATROL CHECKPaseo de Cristobal, 300 Block (9:01 p.m.) A caller requested a check on several subjects who were walking toward T-Street with boogie boards. The caller was concerned because it was dark and they should not be in the water.

FOLLOW UP REPORTEl Camino Real, 300 Block (4:24 p.m.) A man was sleeping on the patio at Star-bucks. The caller thought the man was under the influence of heroin or metham-phetamine. The man was wearing all-black clothing and was snoring.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCEAvenida Del Mar, 200 Block (12:54 p.m.) A transient, described as being in his 40’s, with blonde hair and a medium build and wearing a blue striped shirt and jeans, kept coming in and out of a business, shouting loudly, then leaving.

WELFARE CHECKAcebo Lane, 300 Block (9:21 a.m.) A man asked deputies to check on his son’s roommate. The man said the room-mate had not answered text messages or phone calls for the last four days, which he said was unusual.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCECalle Seville, 200 Block (8:50 a.m.) A man said he saw someone looking through his

bedroom window and that the man was now in his front yard. The caller was home alone. Police contacted the male subject.

DISTURBANCEAvenida Granada, 100 Block (8:30 a.m.) A caller said his neighbor was yelling and banging on their window. The neighbor could be heard by the dispatcher saying he was fixing the window.

CITIZEN ASSISTE. Avenida Pico/Interstate-5 (3:05 a.m.) A man asked to speak with deputies about his coworkers. The man said the other employees used profanity and harassed him and that management refused to do anything about it. The man said a co-worker had threatened to cut his throat five months ago.

DISTURBANCEAvenida Granada (12:53 a.m.) A caller said two women wearing tank tops and shorts and carrying some sort of luggage had jumped the front gate of the complex and are walking toward a particular unit. The caller said the women were loud when they jumped the gate.

Sunday, July 14

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCEAvenida Cañada, 200 Block (11:29 p.m.) A caller said she could hear someone try-ing to get into her back window. The caller later looked outside and saw that it was an animal, either a raccoon or an opossum.

TRESPASSINGAvenida Victoria, 100 Block (9:44 p.m.) A homeless man had entered an aban-doned apartment building by removing a board and going through a window. The man was described as older with a grey beard.

DISTURBANCEInterstate-5/Cristianitos Road (7:21 p.m.) A caller said that while he was in the water, a man had purposely pushed his surfboard into him. The caller recognized the man sitting at a restaurant and could point him out. State park officials were contacted since the incident occurred on a state beach.

CITIZEN ASSISTAvenida Del Mar, 300 Block (6:16 p.m.) A woman said she had loaned her car to a friend, who had not returned it. The woman wanted to report the car missing.

DISTURBANCEAvenida Cabrillo, 100 Block (4:32 p.m.) A man told his neighbor that he would have to fix damage to his garage. The neighbor’s son got into a confrontation with the caller about it.

RECKLESS DRIVINGCalle Del Cerro, 1100 Block (2:56 p.m.) A caller said four people on motorcycles were riding on a walking trail. The motor-cyclists were parked on the trail, behind Avenida Pico. After looking out from a scenic point, the motorcyclists left.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCEAvenida Mariposa, 100 Block (10:19 a.m.) A caller said a black Ford with no license plates was parked and blocking his garage door. The owner of the vehicle was located.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCEVia Finca, 0 Block (4:35 a.m.) A caller said a dog had been barking for the last 30 minutes, which is unusual for the area. The caller asked for a patrol car to come by and see if anything was wrong.

SHOTS HEARD Avenida Palizada, 300 Block (12:33 a.m.) A woman said she heard a single gunshot five minutes earlier, coming either from her location or below it. A patrol check indicated the noise came from a firework.

Saturday, July 13

DISTURBANCEEl Camino Real, 2500 Block (11:26 p.m.) A man and a woman had jumped a fence into a pool area and were now in the jacuzzi. Neither person was a resident.

DISTURBANCECamino De Los Mares, 600 Block (9:20 p.m.) Eight male juveniles on skate-boards were in a confrontation with customers in the parking lot.

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The Politics of Marriage and Fiscal Fidelity

Letters to the Editor

he GOP has the long-standing repu-tation of being the fi scally tough, low tax, fi nancially responsible party

of reduced government. When it comes to spending, so the perception goes, the GOP wears the pants.

More than a few of the 20th century Democrats have had a reputation for being philanderers while in the Oval Offi ce, chasing skirts instead of managing pock-etbooks. How accurate are the percep-tions? The historical record (darn those pesky facts) shows that this conventional wisdom is at least half right.

Franklin Roosevelt had a longstanding love affair with a woman during his years as President; several more were rumored. He also saw the US triumph over the totalitarian forces of world domination and led America out of the Great Depression. A beloved fi gure, Roosevelt’s Social Secu-rity Act, GI Bill, and faith in the common man helped the vast majority of ordinary Americans raise their living standard to

CREDIBILITY ON NUKE ISSUE IMPOR-TANT TO CONSIDER

DAVID DAVISON, San Clemente

Regarding Karen Reisdorf’s letter (“Pro-Nuclear Documentarian Still Not Behind SONGS,” July 11), I am at a disadvantage having only seen the trailer and a 12-min-ute interview with the producer of Pan-dora’s Promise so I’ll only comment that the fl avor of that exposure was the fi lm was right on the money. I am, therefore, skeptical of Reisdorf’s conclusions to the contrary. I encourage interested parties to see the fi lm and balance it off the baseless charges that have graced these pages in

never-before-seen levels.John Kennedy had

affairs outside his mar-riage, including one with Marilyn Monroe. He also stared down the Soviet empire, preventing them from putting nuclear missiles in Cuba. He also cut taxes and revived the

economy to robust expansion. Richard Nixon explicitly ordered thugs

to break into the opposition party’s head-quarters and steal their campaign plans to cheat on elections. He had FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover make an “enemies list” of his opponents and illegally wiretap them. His administration created a serious reces-sion. But there was certainly no womaniz-ing from this Quaker on his wife, Pat.

Ronald Reagan raised taxes seven times, negotiated with the Soviets and increased taxes on the poor. His adminis-tration presided over an enormous growth

numerous editorials. What I can say is that Madam Boxer exposed nothing in regards to safety because SONGS followed the pre-scribed process—A process that had the stamp of approval by the NRC. If SONGS had cut corners, the NRC would be fi ning them this moment. Boxer was dead wrong on this issue and I’ll leave it up to the read-ers to decide whether she lied or was just ignorant.

Regarding SONGS being old technol-ogy, equipment is upgraded on a consis-tent basis; hence, their new digital feed and turbine control systems, new turbines, etc. Besides, even if all the technology was old—and it wasn’t—if the design was

in government expenditures, a severe recession and led to record defi cits that continued to rise astronomically. Although previously divorced, he was true blue to his wife, Nancy.

Bill Clinton used the oval offi ce to carry on sex with one of his interns. He also sig-nifi cantly reduced the size of government for the fi rst time in the 20th century, while reforming welfare, and presiding over the largest and longest economic expansion in US history. During Clinton’s eight years in offi ce, the Reagan/Bush defi cit was erased and a $400 billion dollar surplus was amassed.

George W. Bush’s administration took a $400 billion dollar surplus and, while nearly doubling the size of the govern-ment, returned to record defi cit levels of nearly $400 billion again. That’s without adding the unbudgeted Iraq war expendi-tures expected to reach over a $1 trillion. He is not given credit for his courageous stand on immigration but W‘s marriage to

safe in the past, it doesn’t become unsafe simply because a better design is devel-oped. Do people conclude a good car is unable to fulfi ll its function when a better car becomes available?

As to there never being a plant built like SONGS, similar plants are being built in South Carolina and Georgia this minute—similar, not identical.

Ask any worker at SONGS if he or she felt endangered or needed any protection or interference from Boxer. When you have your answer, remember these folks are the ones most at risk and most knowl-edgeable on the subject. Compare that to the pabulum peddled by moonlighting,

lovely Laura was solid and strong.So let the record show: Democrats

indisputably have a hard time keeping their pants on. But when it comes to fi scal responsibility, building a strong economy, and containing defi cits, they wear the pants well, and seem to keep their nations wallet at least safe as the Republicans.

Jim Kempton is student of American po-litical history, although he enjoys American battlefi eld heroes far more than the politi-cians. As frustrating as they are, he will none-the less put any American Presidents up against the rest of the world’s leaders anytime. SC

Do Republicans wear the pants and Democrats drop them?

anti-nuke zealots and decide for yourself which is more credible.

Join The San Clemente Times for Beachside Chat

Friday at 8 a.m. at Café Calypso, 114 Avenida Del Mar.

The guest for Beachside Chat Friday will be San Clemente City Manager Pall Gudgeirsson, who will discuss various is-sues facing the city and answer questions.

Beachside Chat is held the fi rst and third Friday of each month at Café Calypso.

BALLROOM BASH 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Dancing at the San Clemente Community Center featuring a lesson in East Coast Swing followed by open dancing to a variety of music. Admission

$10, includes munchies. 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clem-ente, 949.498.0233, www.ballroombash.com.

JOSEPH JEWELL WINERY TASTING 5 p.m.-11 p.m. Tasting at SC Wine Company includes complimentary cheese plate and chocolate. 212 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

SAWDUST FESTIVAL 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Annual art festival with more than 200 artists displaying paintings, photogra-phy, crafts, jewelry, clothing, blown glass and much more. Runs through Sept. 1. Admission: adults $7.75, kids $3.25. 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.494.3030, www.sawdustartfestival.org.

SAN CLEMENTE OCEAN FESTIVAL 6:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. “The Greatest Show on Surf!” spans two days and features wa-terman and waterwoman com-petitions, SUP contests, fishing

derbies, Woody Car exhibit, art show, children’s pavilion, a free concert at 6 p.m. and more all based around the San Clemente Pier area. 949.440.6141, www.oceanfestival.org.

DON PEDRO AND THE RIFFTIDE 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Live music and cocktails overlooking the Harbor at Vivo Rooftop Lounge in the Hilton Hotel at Doheny Beach. 34402 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.1100.

MUSIC UNDER THE STARS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Live music by Rolling Stones tribute, Jumping Jack Flash in the courtyard of the Mis-sion San Juan Capistrano. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.

SASHA EVANS AND JOE HARNER 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Live music at DaVine Food & Wine along with wine tast-ing that starts at 4 p.m. $15 for five wines. 34673 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.493.4044, www.davine-wine.com.

THE TOLEDO SHOW 8 p.m. Film noir soul and femme fatale cabaret show at StillWater. $10. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.danapointstillwater.com.

FARM TO FORK: ADULTS6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Explore the garden, harvest and prepare a meal alongside a professional chef at The Ecology Center. Ages 18+. $35 member/$45

not-yet-member. 32701 Alipaz St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.443.4223, www.theecologycenter.org

THE B-52’S 8 p.m. The fun party band performs for the Toyota Summer Concert Series in Pacific Amphitheatre at the OC Fair & Events Center. Tickets start at $29.50. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.708.1500, www.ocfair.com.

BLACK UHURU 8 p.m. Reggae show at The Coach House. $20-$23. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Cap-istrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

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SUMMER CONCERTS IN THE PARK 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Head to Lantern Bay Park for music by “Big Daddy” Williams and Friends and Keston and The Rhythm Killers. 25111 Park Lan-

tern Road, Dana Point, 949.248.3500, www.danapoint.org.

BREAK OF DAWN WALK 6:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m. Early morning walk starting at Talega through The Reserve/Richard and Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy. $5-$10. Call for info, 949.489.9778, www.theconservancy.org.

LOCAL SUNDAY SESSIONS 7 p.m. Live music at Cabrillo Playhouse featuring Maddie Miller and Country Roots. $5; beer and wine available. 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente, 949.492.0465, www.cabrilloplayhouse.org.

SAN ONOFRE EXHIBIT 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Casa Roman-tica’s Coast Culture Exhibition on San Onofre that features historical stories, rare photographs, surfboards, paintings, vintage memorabilia and more. $5. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

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For those who don’t live next to the surf like we do in Southern California, families have to pack up their cars and drive to the nearest outlying beach for summer vacation. Sometimes those road trips can get uncomfortable real fast depending on how much you like your passengers. The opening scene of Nat Faxon and Jim Rash’s new film The Way, Way Back is a good example of this. Duncan (Liam James) and his mom Pam (Toni Collette) drive up to Massachu-setts with Pam’s new boyfriend Trent (Steve Carell) for the summer at Trent’s beach house. Duncan and Trent don’t get along at all, and Duncan is foreign to the new area. But things begin to look up for Duncan after agreeing to a water park job on a whim and befriending park owner Owen (Sam Rockwell) and next-door neighbor Susanna (AnnaSophia Robb). The cast of familiar faces rounds

out with Allison Janney, Maya Rudolph, Rob Corddry and Amanda Peet as locals. Set around an awkward, insecure teen by the beach, The Way, Way Back rings familiar, and would be best enjoyed by those who liked To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday (1996), Adventureland (2009) and Moonrise Kingdom (2012). Rockwell and Janney provide hilarious comic relief throughout and James has just the right amount of angst and curiosity to make Duncan an interesting protagonist. —Megan Bianco

AT THE MOVIES ‘THE WAY, WAY BACK’ PROVIDES AN INTRIGUING VIEW

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HARBOR MUSIC CRUISE 8 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Dana Wharf’s music cruise in the harbor. $15. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

BLUEGRASS/OLD TIME/FOLK MUSIC JAM 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Chip DeSon and about eight other pickers gather on the stage at The Historic Town Center Park for a live music event. 31806 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano.

PAGEANT OF THE MASTERS: LIGHTS, CAMERA, INACTION! 8:30 p.m. The annual Pageant of the Masters with this year’s theme, The Big Picture, adding a cin-ematic touch. Tickets $15-$220. 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.497.6582, www.foapom.com.

SOLAR-POWERED SUN SALUTATIONS WITH YOGAWORKS + TOUR 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Practice yoga in the garden at The Ecology Center and engage eco-solu-tions on a tour of The Eco-Labs. Free. 32701 Alipaz St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.443.4223, www.theecologycenter.org.

THREE DOG NIGHT 7:45 p.m. The band performs at the OC Fair & Events Center. Tickets start at $19.50. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.708.1500, www.ocfair.com.

GEORGE FRYER 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Live music at DaVine Food & Wine along with wine tasting that starts at 4 p.m. Tasting fee $15 for five wines. 34673 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.493.4044, www.davine-wine.com.

THE FREMONTS 7:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Live music at Iva Lee’s. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2855, www.ivalees.com.

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

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The San Clemente Ocean Festival is upon us, and we have plenty of activities planned to keep the whole family busy.

Start out the day with a delicious pancake breakfast served up by our San Clemente lifeguards and their families. Stop by our vendor and sponsor booths or enter some of the athletic competitions. Enjoy crafts, games and entertainment at the Children’s Pavilion, and check out the free body surfi ng clinics on Saturday, hosted by the San Clem-

ente Body Surfi ng Club, where you can learn about water safety and the “how to’s” of catching a wave.

In the California Waterman & Waterwoman Championships, ocean lifeguards will race in multiple events to score points that go toward an overall championship worth $5,000 in prize money. Events include the Open Ocean Paddle (surf ski, paddleboard, stand-up paddleboard), Surf Race (swim sprint), National Doryman Association Race, Surf Ski Race, Paddleboard Race, International Ironman Relay, Rescue Relay and American Ironman. Top athletes to watch include former United States Olympian Mitch Kahn and San Clemente residents Rob Pelky and SUP racer Brandi Baksic.

Back by popular demand, the SUP Surfi ng Championships, sponsored by Hobie Surf Shops, is open to all and is fi ercely competitive among many world-class SUP surfers. There will be three divisions (men under the age of 39, men over the age of 39 and women) competing on the north side of the Pier throughout Saturday. For our younger, 4- to 12-year-old runners, there is the Dolphin Dash Kid’s Beach Fun Run, sponsored by Clif Kid, south of the Pier on Saturday morning. In the “Groms Rule” surf contest on Sunday, sponsored by Rip Curl, boys and girls ages 10 and under and 11 through 14 will compete for top prizes in each category. So come cheer on your favorite grom.

Car enthusiasts will want to check out the Woody Car Exhibit out the on the Pier.

Good Times for All at the 37th Annual San Clemente Ocean Festival

Slap on some sunscreen and join us for the ‘Greatest Show on Surf’

There will be 15 different cars displayed each day of the event for all to enjoy. On Saturday, there will be a Children’s Fishing Clinic and Derby at the end of the Pier, fol-lowed by the all ages fi shing derby on Sunday—both hosted and sponsored by Dana Wharf Sportfi shing & Whale Watching. From the Pier you can also check out what’s happening in the water and on the sand, before heading back up and enjoying some of the great food available or to fi nd your very own “treasure” at the Ocean Art Show in Parque Del Mar.

Stay and enjoy the free concert featuring Millertime Boogie, sponsored by The Sheckler Foundation, on Saturday evening. There will be meals available for purchase on the beach. It’s a great way to unwind and relax at the end the day with family and friends, listening to the music and watching the sun set over Dana Point.

On Sunday, around 4 p.m., the Great Rubber Duck Race marks the Ocean Festival’s Grand Finale. Sponsor a duck for a chance to win a resort weekend and golf excur-sions, surf board, whale-watching and fi shing trips, dinners, a motorized bike and many more exciting prizes.

Avoid parking hassles: There is free parking and shuttle service available from San Clemente High School, located at 700 Avenida Pico.

We extend our gratitude to all who continue to support the “Greatest Show on Surf”— our awesome sponsors, 200-plus incredible volunteers, dedicated city and state lifeguards, the city of San Clemente and all of you who join us each year. We look forward to seeing everyone on the beach this weekend. Don’t forget your sun-screen and a towel. For schedule of events and additional information, please visit www.oceanfestival.org.

Peggy Vance, Executive Director, San Clemente Ocean Festival

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While most locals who attend the San Clemente Ocean Festival come to take in the Waterman and Wa-terwoman races, the Woodies on the Pier or just to en-joy the camaraderie of several thousand other citizens, for 200 to 300 others, it’s a very different experience.

For the volunteers who help to make Ocean Fest happen, preparation begins almost a year in advance. Veteran volunteer Ernie Marquez has served in multiple different coordinating positions, alongside his wife Jolinda. Ernie said that for those most involved in the event, preparation starts in September, beginning with a debriefi ng on the previous festival, before planning for the next event. From the logistical side, all that prepara-tion goes into four days of work, beginning with set up that starts in earnest Thursday. Set-up, however, takes more time than tear-down, which is completed Sunday night.

“It’s hectic,” Ernie said. “We meet every month all year, but it takes that long to plan.”

Jolinda, who has served as volunteer coordinator the last two years, said typically, to man all the booth and events at the Ocean Festival, it requires 300 volunteers. Recruiting, she said, starts in winter, when only a few might have a pretty July weekend at the Pier on their minds.

“It’s a full time job, starting in February,” Jolinda said. “That’s when we start contacting the schools, to try and get kids, before they head off for graduation.”

Jolinda said children and teens make up about a quarter of the volunteers each year, primarily in the food court and children’s pavilion. Most of the remaining volunteers come from other service organizations from across the city, but many of the same volunteers come back year after year, most in the same positions.

“A lot of them have been doing it for close to all 37 years,” Jolinda said. “People enjoy coming back, and they know those jobs.”

Jolinda said this is especially crucial for registration and results for the athletic events.

“Those people are our clients,” she said. “When people know the process it just makes it easier.”

Karran Toffelmier has been involved 12 years, working in product sales and helping to run the Children’s Pavil-ion for many years. A friend who had been running the product sales brought her in.

Jim Nielsen has been involved with the festival for fi ve years, originally becoming involved at the encourage-ment of friend Gary Button, who helps put together the annual Woodie display. While his initial experience was simply helping his friend put up banners, Nielsen has gradually become more involved, and now works behind the scenes doing bookkeeping for the Festival, as well as helping to put the cars on the Pier. He’s also becoming familiar with how to put together the Woodie

Volunteers Help Make Ocean Fest PossibleHundreds help to put on annual event at the Pier

Longtime Ocean Fest Volunteers Gary and Arlene Button have put helped put together the annual display of Woodies for 21 years. Photo courtesy of Peggy Vance

Volunteers Ernie and Jolinda Marquez have volunteered in various positions for a number of years. For the last two years, Jolinda has served as a volunteer coordinator, before relinquishing the role this year. Photo courtesy of Peggy Vance.

NEW RESCUE RELAY ADDED TO COMPETITIONEvent is a part of lifeguarding tradition

While many of the athletic events at the Ocean Festival test traditional life saving skills of watermen and waterwomen, there is no doubt the newest athletic event directly tests the skills of the lifeguards working the Southern California waters.

The rescue relay is “steeped in lifeguarding tradi-tion,” said Barrett Tester, who helps organize the athletic events.

“It’s a true test of lifeguard ocean skills,” Tester said.The relay includes a pair of swimmers for each team.

One, the “victim,” is stationed just beyond the surf line (usually 50 to 75 meters out), awaiting the rescuer, who must swim out to them with a rescue can used by life-guards. Both then race back to the beach, in a similar fashion as a lifeguard would with real victim. The victim however, must keep both hands on the can and can only kick their way to the beach.

Tester said the event is a good way to build camara-derie among the lifeguards from different areas, in ad-dition to testing their skills. There will be two qualifying heats for the 20 teams currently set to compete. The event will be held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday.

The event is often mixed, in terms of gender. Tester said many teams will include a woman as the victim, be-cause it is often advantageous to have as light a person as possible in that role. While being a strong swimmer is a necessity for both participants, other teams opt to switch off roles in different heats.

“The waves will determine everything,” Tester said. “It’s a good test of what it’s all about.” —Jim Shilander

display in the future, should Button decide to step aside.

An active volunteer for a number of organizations in the city, Nielsen said what makes the Ocean Festival a unique experience for volunteers is that there’s really only one focus.

“It’s got a singular purpose,” Nielsen said. He contrasted the experience to that of another organiza-tion he volunteers for, the Friends of San Clemente Beaches, Parks & Recreation Foundation, which does several major events each year, though none as large by themselves. “You bring these hundreds of volun-teers together and it’s just this one event. This is a big production.”

Arlene Button, Gary’s wife, said she and her husband have been volunteers for 21 years, all of them coordinat-ing the Woodies. What keeps the two of them coming back, she said, is the sense of a camaraderie working the festival.

“It’s just a great group, and they do so many good things,” Button said, noting the number of scholar-ships and other programs supported by the Festival. “And they do good things like getting kids involved in activities. And because it’s a great family event. We see people we’ve seen before every single year.”

—Jim Shilander

“You bring these hundreds of

volunteers together and it’s

just this one event. This is a

big production.” —Jim Nielsen

1. Body Sur� ng Clinics (Sat Only)1. Sand Sculpting Registration (Sun Only)2. Storage/Changing Room - CP Stage3. CP Stage4. CP Shade area for Stage5. Children’s Pavilion Crafts6. GAME BOOTH7. GAME BOOTH8. GAME BOOTH

9. Ocean Institute10. Ticket Sales11. Casa Romantica Face Painting12. Clif Kid13. USSD Martial Arts/Cross� t SC/NutriShop DPt14. Orange Coast Women’s Medical Grp / Women’s Hospital @ Saddleback Memorial, LH

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15. Ocean Minded16. Swift Health Chiropractic17. Welk Resorts18. T-Shirt Sales19. Volunteer Check-In / Information20. KWVE21. Capistrano Volkswagen22. Free Speech23. Fisherman’s Food Court

24. Duck Sales25. San Clemente Times26. Athletic Registration27. Results28. Athletes’ Refreshments29. Rip Curl30. Saddleback Memorial Hospital - SC31. Hobie Surf Shop32. Main Stage & Awards

33. SUP Surf Registration (Sat)33. Groms Surf Registration (Sun)34. KLOS Van & KABC35. Pancake Breakfast Ticket Sales36. Pancake Breakfast37. Art Show

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Whether it’s at the Pier or in supermarket aisles, it’s not hard to spot local residents sporting white Ocean Festival t-shirts from years past. Along with sandals and board shorts, the shirts have become the unoffi cial regalia of choice for some San Clemente residents—paraphernalia that highlights the easy-going, beachside life of the area and shows their support for the Ocean Festival.

Local artist Bob Harlow has been designing the shirts since 1992. His designs have always featured a blue dolphin, often wearing red board shorts and sunglasses, partaking in different ocean activities each year.

“People love the dolphin. If I would take the dolphin off, there would be a riot,” said Harlow, who’s named his creation, “Duke.”

This year’s logo, once again, features Duke on a stand-up paddleboard. “I had him doing it probably three or four years ago,” Harlow said. “It’s one of the fastest growing sports. Everybody is doing it, and since the Ocean Festival has SUP events, why not put that on the shirt?”

For the last three years, Harlow has also designed blue shirts featuring a “vintage surf theme” that he said rival the original design.

“I came up with a more surf-inspired logo that’s a little more sophisticated,” Harlow said. “This year, it’s a long-board surfer with cracks in it to give it a vintage look.”

All shirts can be purchased this weekend at the Ocean Festival. Short-sleeve shirts are $16, long sleeves $20 and child-sized shirts $10. Other Ocean Festival items for sale include hoodies and sweatshirts for $30 and hat and visors for $15. — Brian Park

Children’s Pavilion Broadening Appeal

New ‘Ariel’ Looks to Enjoy Character

Bob Harlow: The Man Behind Duke the Dolphin

New acts refl ect desire to get more age groups involved

Junior Lifeguard Frohlich taking over role

Ocean Festival Children’s Pavilion coordinator Lisa Green said this year’s events have been designed to en-courage more children, of all ages, to enjoy the facilities.

“We’re trying to cater beyond the 7-to-12 age group and provide more for teens and younger children,” Green said. “We don’t want teens to feel like they have hang out with adults or have to hang out with kids in elementary school.”

This years performers include the Laguna Niguel band Ugly Paint, which won last year’s Orange County Music Award for Best Youth Artist. The band will be releasing an extended play disc this summer.

“We feel like we can be a showcase for all the new tal-ent,” Green said. Another area artist, DJ Ruckus, will be

As a girl, Brooke Frohlich loved “The Little Mer-maid,” and her favorite Disney princess, Ariel. Now, Frohlich, who has spent her own fair share of time in the water as a Junior Lifeguard, gets to take on her favorite role.

Frohlich, 14, is the new “Ariel,” inheriting the role from Megan Yaklyvich, who graduated from San Clemente High School last year. As Ariel, Frohlich will pose for pictures with children at the Children’s Pavilion on Saturday and Sunday. Frohlich will also lead the Mermaid Parade on Sunday, which includes a number of other girls dressed in their own Ariel costumes, along with “King Neptune.”

“It’s going to be great to work with kids,” Frohlich said. “Ariel was my favorite Disney princess growing up and to have the opportunity to become her is wonderful.”

Frohlich just completed her fi nal year at Shorecliffs Middle School. Next year, she’ll be moving on to the Orange County School of the Arts in Santa Ana to study culinary arts. She has been a part of San Clemente’s junior lifeguard program for the last four years.

“It’s been one of my passions since I was a little girl,” Forhlich said. “I’m most looking forward to the French cooking classes.” — Jim Shilander

New ‘Ariel’ Brooke Frohlich in her costume. Courtesy photo

spinning songs the entire weekend. Sunday, the stage will also welcome performances

from Rock the Autism, a San Clemente organization that uses music to encourage creativity and expression from kids who might not otherwise express it easily.

“It’s a great platform for those kids,” Green said. “I’m jazzed about it.”

Rocky Neidhardt of Rock the Autism said while many of the regular attendees of the group’s sessions, primarily held at the Boys & Girls Club of the South Coast Area, will be away from the city on vacation, a few “star kids” will be performing. The group will also have a booth set up to answer questions and provide information to the community. — JS

5th ANNUAL STAND-UP PADDLE-BOARD SURFING CHAMPIONSHIPS

6 a.m. Registration/Check-in @ SURF registration booth, north of Pier7 a.m. – 3 p.m. Competitions

CITY LIFEGUARD PANCAKE BREAKFAST7 a.m. – 11 a.m. North of Pier, near Marine Safety

5th Annual “DOLPHIN DASH” Kid’s Beach Run (ages 12 and under)

7:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Registration/Check-In @ Children’s Pavilion, South of Pier9 a.m. ½ mile run for Ages 4-69:20 a.m. ¾ mile run for Ages 7-99:40 a.m. 1 mile run for Ages 10-12

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A view of a classic “Woody” on the Pier. File photo

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

SATURDAY, JULY 20

21st ANNUAL WOODY CAR EXHIBIT

8:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. Displayed on the Pier

OCEAN ART SHOW9 a.m. – 6 p.m. In Parque Del Mar, overlooking the event

FREE BODYSURFING CLINICS9 a.m. – 3 p.m. South of the Pier, next to Children’s Pavilion Hosted by San Clemente Body Surfi ng Club

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIESAll day events: Crafts, Face Painting and Carnival Games. Plus, Ocean Institute, Clif Bar & USSD Martial Arts SC/Crossfi t SC/NutriShop DP booths. 8 a.m. Ticket sales begin for crafts, games and facepainting8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Arts and crafts, Ocean Institute, game booths, face painting and relays10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Broadway Bound – performance11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Guillobel Brazillian Jiu Jitsu – demonstration12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Hula Connection performance 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. “Ugly Paint” – performance* Special presentations throughout the day

BEACH PARTY and FREE CONCERT5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Dinners available through Fisherman’s Restaurant6 p.m. – 8 p.m. FREE beach concert featuring “Millertime Boogie” – Sponsored by The Sheckler Foundation

CHILDREN’S FISHING CLINIC & FISHING DERBY On the Pier - Sponsored by Dana Wharf Sportfi shing 6:30 a.m. Registration (on the pier), clinic and derby Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult12:30 p.m. Judging and prizes awarded

CALIFORNIA WATERMAN & WATERWOMAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

Main Competition Area-Northside of San Clemente Pier - featuring:8 a.m. Event #1 5km Open Ocean Paddle - Surf Ski, Paddleboard and SUP10:30 a.m. Event #2 Surf Race 11 a.m. Event #3 National Doryman Assoc. Race #1 12 p.m. Event #4 Surf Ski Race (Lifeguard spec)1 p.m. Event #5 Paddleboard Sprint (10’6” spec)2 p.m. Event #6 National Doryman Assoc. Race #23 p.m. Event #7 International Ironman Relay (3 person)3:30 p.m. Event #8 Rescue Race Relay (2 person)4 p.m. Event #9 American Ironman4:30 p.m. Event #10 Beach Flags

SAND SCULPTURE TEAM COMPETITION

6:30 a.m. Registration and Sculpting, south of Pier1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Judging/viewing (depending on the tides)2 p.m. (apx) Awards - Immediately following judging

FISHING DERBY

All Ages on the Pier – Sponsored by Dana Wharf Sportfi shing6:30 a.m. Registration (on the pier) and Derby - children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult12:30 p.m. Judging and prizes awarded

CITY LIFEGUARD PANCAKE BREAKFAST7 a.m. – 11 a.m. North of Pier, near Marine Safety

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Big sculptures like this one are a regular site at the sand sculpture comptition. File photo

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

SUNDAY, JULY 21

21st ANNUAL WOODY CAR EXHIBIT8:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. Displayed on the Pier

OCEAN ART SHOW

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. In Parque Del Mar, overlooking event

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIESAll Day Events: Face Painting and Carnival Games; plus Ocean Institute, Clif Bar & USSD Martial Arts SC/Crossfi t SC/NutriShop DP booths. 8 a.m. Ticket sales begin for crafts, games and facepainting8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Ocean Crafts, Games and Relays sponsored by SC Parks and Recreation Dept.9 a.m. – 10 a.m. Mermaid Parade with King Neptune and Ariel10 a.m. – 11 a.m. South Coast Conservatory aka MV Dance and Performing Arts - performance11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Guillobel Brazillian JiuJitsu - performance12 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. “Rock the Autism” - performance

CALIFORNIA WATERMAN & WATERWOMAN CHAMPIONSHIPS Main Competition Area-Northside of San Clemente Pier - featuring:8 a.m. Event #11 5K Beach Run/Walk9 a.m. Event #12 Biathlon (1K swim and 5K run)10 a.m. Event #13 10K SUP Race11:45 a.m. San Clemente Body Surfi ng Club Demonstration12 p.m. Event #14 One Mile Ocean Swim1:15 p.m. Event #15 SUP Sprint 2 p.m. Event #16 Run - Swim - Run2:30 p.m. S.C. Marine Safety WATER RESCUE Demonstration3 p.m. Event #17 Splash and Dash

21st ANNUAL GREAT RUBBER DUCK RACEStarts at approximately 4 p.m. Sponsor ducks are $5 each – GREAT PRIZES!

“GROMS RULE” Surf Contest (ages 14 and under)

Sponsored by Rip Curl

6 a.m. Registration/Check-In @ SURF Registration booth, north of Pier7 a.m. – 3 p.m. Competitions

*Schedule subject to change

GETTING OUT

BUCCANEER ADVENTURE SUMMER CAMP 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Ocean Institute’s week-long ocean education experience for children ages 7-8. Cost $275. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive,

Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.

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FIRST FOOTSTEPS OF SAN ONOFRE: NATIVE AMERICAN ACJACHEMEN 7 p.m. In conjunction with the exhibit, San Onofre:

Birthplace of Southern California Beach Culture, Casa Romantica hosts an informative event on local Native American history. $5-$10. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

THE KALAMA BROTHERS 7:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Live music at Iva Lee’s. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2855, www.ivalees.com.

MYTHOLOGICAL ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. The Dana Point Library. 33841 Niguel Road, Dana Point, 949.496.5517, www.ocpl.org.

JETT PINK 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Live music at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

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KALEIDO KIDS SUMMER EVENT: REPTILE SHOW11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Kids can meet and learn about reptiles at the Kaleidoscope. Events every Tuesday though August.

27741 Crown Valley Pkwy., Mission Viejo, www.gokaleido-scope.com.

RUBEN GONZALEZ 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Live music at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

MIKE DEBELLIS 6:30 p.m. Live music at Montego Res-taurant and Bar. 27211 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.481.2723, www.montegorestaurant.com.

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(Cont. from page 12) FAMILY SCIENCE NIGHTS 6 p.m.-8 p.m. The Ocean In-stitute features and expert talking about use and conserva-tion of fresh water aquifers, with activities and more. Cost $7 per person or $25 per family. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.

CHRISTMAS IN JULY EVENT 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Assistance League of Capistrano Valley hosts a public shopping event starting today through July 27 with new and used items, proceeds benefit local school kids and military families. 526 North El Camino Real, San Clem-ente, 949.492.2800.

COUNTRY DANCIN WITH PATRICK AND FRIENDS 6:30 p.m. Every Monday at Swallow’s Inn. 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com.

MISSION’S CLAY CAMP 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Two-week camp for kids at the Mission on ceramic handbuilding techniques and how to throw clay on the wheel. Cost $300-$330. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.

SHORECLIFFS SURF CONTEST Shorecliffs Beach Club presents their first annual surf contest at the club with categories for longboards, SUP and more, with awards. Entry fee $20 donation. 220 Avenida Vaquero, San Clemente, 949.429.9601, www.brawnerboards.com.

MISSY ANDERSEN 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Live music at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

COVER FIRE 4 p.m. Live 70s, 80s and 90s rock music at StillWater. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.danapointstillwater.com.

COUNTING CROWS WITH THE WALLFLOWERS 8 p.m. The rock band duo performs for the Toyota Sum-mer Concert Series in Pacific Amphitheatre at the OC Fair & Events Center. Tickets start at $29.50. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.708.1500, www.ocfair.com.

COMMUNITY TABLE: SUNDAY BRUNCH 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Enjoy a multi-coursed meal with local and sustainable ingredients in The Ecology Center’s court-yard. Cost $40-$45. 32701 Alipaz St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.443.4223, www.theecologycenter.org

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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

Last week’s solution:

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NEW DEVELOPMENTS

u San Clemente Gym, 123 S. El Camino Real, 949.361.1007, www.sanclementegym.net

New San Clemente Gym manager Todd Hentsch said there will be changes coming to the gym now that he has taken over day-to-day management. Hentsch, who has been a trainer at the gym for the last six years, took over operations from owner Eric Lucy, who is volunteering with his family on mission work in Mexico.

Hentsch said a number of changes and improvements will be coming to the gym, mostly in the form of new equipment and signage. But, he said, the biggest thing he’ll bring is renewed energy, the same energy he’s brought as a trainer.

“A huge part of any gym is the energy within it,” Hetsch said. “We’re going to be a cleaner, more dynamic and better equipped gym.”

But, Hentsch said, he’s also looking to keep the same kind of attitude that made the gym a part of community for so many years.

“It’s an old school, laid back beach-style gym. It’s un-corporate,” he said. Hentsch added that he’s been talking with local artists about doing a mural on the side of the building depicting scenes from Muscle Beach and other beach fitness areas.

As part of the changeover, the gym is of-fering a summer special, where two people can sign up for $28 a month.

u San Clemente Beach Candle, 949.366.9288, www.sanclementebeachcandle.com

San Clemente residents Brett Runge and Chieko Tanaka have found a unique way to combine their love of San Clemente’s beaches and surfing.

Runge and Tanaka have created a new candle company, San Clemente Beach Candle, that allows a bit more creativity than other types of candles. Rather than

Business Beat BY JIM SHILANDER

News and updates on San Clemente’s business community

using paraffin or other types of traditional candle waxes, the company utilizes a type of mineral oil, in combination with a polymer to solidify the oil, to create a clear candle. Runge said the candle can last twice as long as normal candles, while maintaining the ability to add a nice scent. Making the candle clear, however, also allows the pair to be creative. A “Trestles” candle includes actual cobblestones from the beach, and other candles evoke beach breaks and other oceanic scenes as well. All the materials used, including the glass and labels, come

Megan Berlett and Todd Crescio of Rant Then Rave improve online ratings by reaching out to businesses to improve customer service. Photo by Jim Shilander

Sweeet Repeeet owner Kimberly Anderson shows off shoes donated to clients of Family Assistance Ministries. Courtesy photo.

New San Clemente Gym manager Todd Hentsch said he will bring new energy to his day-to-day management of the gym, in addition to continuing his duties as a personal trainer. Photo by Jim Shilander

from recycled materials from throughout the city, such as old grocery bags, Runge said.

The candles are for sale at a number of local surf shops, like Basham’s, Stewart’s, Patterson’s and Jack’s, as well as online at the company’s website.

u Rant Then Rave, 949.276.2130, www.rantthenrave.com

A new San Clemente business, Rant Then Rave, is designed to give businesses help in controlling what is said about them online, director of client services Megan Berlett said.

“We help retailers try to improve their ratings on sites like Yelp and Google,” Berlett said. “We also help with marketing initia-tives.”

Berlett said the business specifically targets businesses with less than 3.5 “star” ratings on review sites to try and find specific ways to address the concerns customers have stated in reviews. This can even include reaching out to customers who have expressed dissatisfaction online to come back and give the business a second chance, with the hopes of writing a new and improved review.

RECOGNITION

u Lisa Newell Insurance Agency, 940 Calle Negocio, Suite 220, 949.487.5487, www.farmersagent.com/lnewell

Lisa Newell, a San Clemente resident, has qualified as a “Championship” agent with Farmers Insurance for outstanding perfor-mance.

As part of the special recognition on Farmers’ 85th anniversary, Newell will attend a conference in Chicago with other distinguished agents and district managers. The group will discuss new business strate-gies and key issues affecting customers, and the insurance industry, in their communities.

GIVING BACK

u Sweeet Repeeet, 538 N. El Camino Real, 949.429.3100, www.srconsignment.com

Sweeet Repeeet, a San Clemente women’s consignment store, held an annual fashion show benefiting Family Assistance Ministries last month. The event raised over $300 in cash donations to help provide food, budgeting assistance and other forms of help for FAM’s clients. Kimberly Ander-son, Sweeet Repeeet’s owner, also donated clothing to be used by female FAM clients for job interviews.

SC LIVING

Take Time to Remember Your Girlfriends

August 1st is National Girlfriends Day. While the origins of the an-nual celebration are unknown, I’m

guessing the folks at Hallmark probably had a hand in adding the date to the calendar—but, I’m not letting that dilute the day.

Girlfriends deserve a day dedicated to celebrating their cherished contributions. Have you ever wondered what your life would be like without them, without the female cheerleaders and confidants in your corner?

I write a lot about my kids and family, and just as I can’t imagine my life without them, I can’t imagine where I would be without my girlfriends, my chosen family.

Maybe you met her playing hopscotch on your elementary school playground or watching soccer practice on your son’s elementary school field, but you felt the intangible thread that would eventually weave your lives together.

Girlfriends are so much more than their dictionary definition: a female friend. I think Merriam-Webster’s simple descrip-tion of a girlfriend better defines an ac-quaintance. Acquaintances and girlfriends do not share the same camaraderie—it’s

Holiday honors those who stay with us throughout lifethe difference between Real Housewives friend-ships and Sex and the City friendships.

Acquaintances compli-ment you on your mom jeans. Girlfriends truth-fully tell you how you look.

Acquaintances ask how you are doing. Girlfriends wait for your reply.

Acquaintances offer to help. Girlfriends take action.

Acquaintances touch your hand. Girl-friends touch your heart.

Girlfriends always have your back. Acquaintances may talk behind it.

I’m fortunate to treasure a diverse and fun-loving group of girlfriends with wide-ranging interests. We go to movies, spas, shops, gyms, restaurants, casinos, book groups, school events, board meetings and even embark on weekend excursions.

If we’re lucky, we have girlfriends who play different roles in our lives and each enriches our spirit.

A few months ago, when my son signed the lease for his first apartment, I asked

some of my girlfriends to keep their eyes open for deals on used furniture.

One girlfriend, taking her early morning weekend walk, sent a picture of a couch at a garage sale in her neighborhood and had the seller hold it. Another girlfriend, ditching her current dining room table for a contemporary set, offered to donate it to the apartment, noting when the leaf is added it’s the perfect size for beer pong, and yet another girlfriend, who was clean-ing out her garage, provided a pristine pair of dressers.

When my son moves into his apartment in two weeks it’s almost fully furnished due to the generosity of my girlfriends.

I have girlfriends I’ve known for years and girlfriends I’ve recently met, and they are equally essential.

I have known my oldest girlfriend since age two. She knows where the skeletons are buried, but won’t unearth them. We have private jokes that date back to black-and-white television and vinyl records. We’ve been through graduations, promo-tions, marriages, divorces, births, deaths, firings, hirings, moves and more.

Technically, I took my first road trip with her at age seven. We ran away

together, after our moms helped us pack, to meet The Monkees. We almost made it to the bus stop. Years later we’d perfect the road trip and make more trips to Las Vegas than I care to recall.

Moving to San Clemente almost 15 years ago I didn’t know a soul. Through my sons’ schools, sports and some of my own pursuits, I feel fortunate to have forged friendships with a variety of inspir-ing and fabulous women.

I can’t imagine getting through the day without a text, email or call to a girlfriend for a laugh, advice or conversation.

We need our girlfriends every day not just on August 1st. Whether you’ve recently met or share a storied history, celebrate the girlfriends in your life on National Girlfriends Day, because where would you be without them?

Shelley Murphy has lived in San Clem-ente with her husband and two sons for the past 14 years. She’s a freelance writer and contributor to the SC Times since 2006. SC

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Several San Clemente residents had success at the AAU Junior Beach Volleyball National Championships in Hermosa Beach from July 13-14. The tournament featured 207 teams from across the U.S and at the close, four players from San Clemente were in the winner’s circle.

Noah Dyer, who plays high school volleyball for Saddleback Valley Chris-tian, and teammate Tanner Woods of Huntington Beach ran the slate and captured the boys 16U gold medal.

Brothers George and Gabriel Dyer won the boys 12U gold medal. In the finals of the 12U division, the Dyers

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Lily Dyer and teammate Marisa Ramsey won the girls 14U division. Dyer and Ramsey captured the gold medal in the Beach Volleyball Clubs of America National Championship in Huntington Beach one week ago.

Rounding out the group of locals who medaled was Heidi Dyer, who won the bronze medal in the girls 18U division with her teammate, Haley Martin.

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Noah Dyer (fourth from left) and teammate Tanner Woods won the boys 16U gold medal. Courtesy photo

were tested but did not falter, winning in three sets.

San Clemente’s Camille Davey com-bined with Katie Barkley of Manhattan Beach to win the girls 16U title.

French Soccer Institute Attempts to Make Connection with San Clemente

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(From L to R) French Soccer Institute technical director Ludovic Taillandie, CEO Alexis Gallice and coach Laurent Courtois hope to bring European-style soccer training to San Clemente. Photo by Steve Breazeale

hen describing the goals of his company, French Soccer Insti-tute CEO Alexis Gallice talks

about a pyramid of development. In Euro-pean club soccer, the bottom levels of the pyramid are select players who work their way up through the organization with the ultimate goal of reaching a senior or professional level team, staying under the guidance of the club the entire time.

Gallice and his fellow employees be-lieve that this structure is what is missing from youth soccer development in the United States and particularly, Southern California.

The French Soccer Institute has been in talks with the city of San Clemente about building a $25 million training facil-ity at Richard T. Steed Memorial Park. The facility will house the youth and adult development teams, complete with two fields and classrooms in order to fully im-merse the players in the European-style system.

The decision to start this program in San Clemente turned out to be a no brainer for Gallice and his team.

“It’s the best place for soccer. We know that the level of the young kids is very high,” Gallice said. “We really think the future of soccer is starting in the United States. There is huge potential, a lot of energy.”

The spot is also midway between Los Angeles and San Diego, two other talent-rich areas which FSI hopes to attract to their program.

The model that FSI is presenting to the public is similar to the European model but they claim it is not without adjust-ments.

Laurent Courtois, an FSI coach who

has played professional soccer in the European Premier League as well as in Major League Soccer with Club Deportivo Chivas USA, says that with FSI, educa-tion will be a priority. As a young player in France, Courtois was essentially forced to drop out of school in order to pursue a professional career. He has had success finding places to play but knows that once his playing days are over, he does not have much to fall back on outside of soccer.

“When Alexis talked to me about it, I said ‘No chance. I know the model … There is a huge problem with it and I’m not going to build another one,” Courtois said. “But their approach is totally differ-ent in terms of developing the player but also developing the human being.”

The way FSI plans to distance them-selves from the strict soccer-only Euro-pean style is with a two-pronged approach. They will offer classes to their players in which they will learn French, which Gal-lice says helps players keep an open mind

not only about soccer but life in general. Out on the pitch they will stress the

importance of the individual to their coaches. Rather than sticking a player in an uncomfortable spot they will be flex-ible and let the player make choices as to where they want to play.

The program is in its beginning stages right now. The current proposal by the group is to create a practice field on the undeveloped meadowlands at Vista Hermosa Sports Park while their main fa-cility is being built. Once the main facility is completed, FSI plans to leave the new field at Vista Hermosa behind for the city to use. The city and FSI are working on negotiations for a lease.

In the meantime Gallice says FSI is beginning to build relationships with the community and their first set of youth clinics will begin in August.

For updates on the lease negotiations between FSI and the city, visit www.sanclementetimes.com. SC

SAN CLEMENTE WOMEN’S GOLF CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS

The San Clemente Women’s Golf Club held their annual three-day club champi-onship tournament, which concluded on June 25, and for the second time in three years Nina Williams walked away with the first-place trophy. Williams was also the club champion in 2010.

Williams (221) won by a comfortable 20-stroke margin over runner-up Pam Baker (241).

Cindy Schumacher shot a cumulative 223 to claim the Championship Flight low-net title.

Connie Weingart shot a 205 to win the A Flight division in the low gross bracket. Kathy Clark, Veronica Knippler and Vi McMahon (159) all tied for the low net division in the A Flight.

Mary Jo Conrad carded a 213 to win the B Flight gross score division. Gayle Pietila fired a 161 to win the low net divi-sion in the B Flight.

USA WOMENS VOLLEYBALL TEAM DEFEATS JAPAN

The USA Womens Volleyball team swept Japan in three straight matches over a four-day span as part of the inau-gural USA Volleyball Cup.

Team USA, which is coached by San Clemente’s Karch Kiraly, needed five sets to topple the visitors from Japan in the final match, which was held at JSerra Catholic on July 13. Nicole Fawcett tal-lied a team-high 24 points en route to a 25-15, 25-19, 21-25, 23-25, 15-10 match victory.

The USA Volleyball Cup started off with a four-set USA win on July 10 at UC San Diego. The July 12 match at Long Beach State yielded the same result.

—Compiled by Steve Breazeale

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SPORTS & OUTDOORS

By Steve BreazeleSan Clemente Times

Chances are if you’ve lived in or around San Clemente you’ve at-tended the annual San Clemente

Ocean Festival, a two-day event located at the Pier that showcases the city’s connec-tion to water sports and activities.

From July 20-21 the Ocean Festival returns for its 37th year, which means another year of exciting, athletic competi-tion.

The natural amphitheater that sur-rounds the beach where the action takes place has become an iconic symbol. Most of the nine scheduled races will start just north of the pier and stretch out into the water or down the beach trail, giving those that find a prime spot either on the pier or on the sand a perfect vista to take in all the sights. The spot is so fan friendly that even the world-class athletes have begun to take notice.

“The venue has become a favorite for competitors. The pier bowl sits like an arena, so the crowds can see it up close,” local waterman and Ocean Festival veteran Mitch Kahn said. “It’s a very close, tight venue.”

The life guarding events will take place on Saturday and feature some of the top lifesavers from California and as far away as Australia. Competitors like Kahn, who plans on competing in just about every race Saturday, will try to accrue as many points as possible in order to claim the overall points title.

Sunday’s events are geared for the amateur crowd, with events like the 5-kilometer beach run and the one-mile ocean swim attracting a wide range of participants.

There is a lot to see or participate in so here is a rundown of three unique races that highlight the weekend.

Thrill of Competition is Alive and Well at Ocean Fest

NATIONAL DORYMAN’S ASSOCIATION RACE

Saturday, July 20 (Race No. 1 at 11 a.m.; Race No. 2 at 2 p.m.)

The dory boat race has become a crowd favorite, partly because of the high tension involved when dozens of 300-pound boats with two passengers onboard crash in and out of the surf at high speeds.

The object of the dory boat race is to push out past the breakwater in large two-man boats and navigate out to open water and circle around a buoy. After completing a turn around the buoy the dory racers must come back to shore, which is when things get more interesting. After riding a wave in, one racer must jump out of the

San Clemente’s Mitch Kahn (green shirt) and his dory boat racing partner Rob Pelky will compete in the event at this weekend’s San Clemente Ocean Festival.Photo by Andrea Swayne

Stand-up paddle boarders will have the option to compete in multiple events in hopes becoming the inaugural SUP Overall Champion at this year’s San Clemente Ocean Festival. Photo by Andrea Swayne

The annual San Clemente Ocean Festival attracts professional and amateur athletes alike

boat and run up to a line in the sand while his partner begins repositioning the boat for another trip back out to the buoy. A runner crossing the line in the sand signi-fies the end of one lap. Competitors must complete three laps in the fastest time in order to take home the hardware.

The dory boat is a historic, rudderless lifesaving vessel that is steered and pow-ered by wooden oars. It has been phased out by more high-tech, lightweight boats that are less dangerous and practical in recent years but that hasn’t stopped the sport of dory racing from becoming a time honored part of lifeguard competi-tions.

“It’s a very traditional event. It goes back to when lifeguards made rescues back in the day,” Ocean Festival athletic director Barrett Tester said. “Nowadays they have personal watercraft. It’s ad-vanced. But the dory race is kind of an honor to the old way of lifeguarding.”

The boat takes two men to maneuver and given its weight and size, the way in which it is controlled through the surf zone is crucial to success. Kahn described how, in the heat of the race, several boats are all jockeying for the same aim point to reach the beach and sometimes, things get a little dangerous.

Kahn, who has won the event multiple times, has seen bad breaks turn what looked to be a winning effort into a disap-pointing finish. One bump into another competitor’s boat can make all the differ-ence. Boats flipping and turning are not uncommon in dory boat racing.

“You can be way out in front and a boat

can hit you and end the race,” Kahn said. “People look at it like the gladiators. They love to watch for the carnage of 300 pound boats going through the surf.”

ONE-MILE OCEAN SWIMSunday, July 21 (noon) The one-mile ocean swim is the week-

end’s biggest draw, according to Tester. The race is open to everyone and usually attracts around 200 participants.

Racers will start from the beach, swim through the surf and lap a nearby buoy twice before coming back to the finish line.

OVERALL STAND-UP PADDLE-BOARD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Saturday/Sunday (times vary)The rise in popularity of stand-up

paddle boarding has prompted Tester and his fellow organizers to have an overall SUP points title up for grabs this weekend.

In years past there were SUP competi-tions attached to other events (5K open ocean paddle) as well as individual SUP races. But this year, points will be award-ed to competitors who compete in all, or a mix of, the four races offered. Whoever has the most points in the SUP men’s and women’s overall standings will take home the inaugural first-place trophy.

Participants will have a chance to rack up points in the 5K and 10K SUP races as well as the SUP sprint race. There will also be a SUP surfing competition that will count towards the overall SUP point standings. SC

Age: 3, San Clemente

Carson Carr caught his first wave at Upper Trestles on the nose of his dad’s surfboard just last week. With that first ride he added another sport to his growing list of favorites, which so far includes skateboarding, swimming and golf. He is also excited to try snowboarding and can’t wait for winter. At the skate park Carson can roll in and do a rocker fakey. On the street he can grind and ollie off of curbs. And watching him progress, it seems like he adds to his repertoire almost daily, thanks to his desire to keep up with his big brother Cannon and the older kids in his neighborhood. His biggest inspirations, his brother and his dad’s invention, the Syck Trix board, have played a big part in helping him to progress beyond his age. “He was just playing around with the big kids and mimicking what he saw them doing when we first discovered his knack for skateboarding,” said his dad Andy. At the age of 2, with an unusual sense of balance and coordination, he was already dropping in on a portable mini ramp and attempting kick flips. Now at the age of 3 he is well on his way to becoming another talented addition to the local surf and skate talent pool. When asked what he wants to learn to do next, Carson responded with an enthusiastic, “My 360!”—Andrea Swayne

GROM OF THE WEEK Carson Carr

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By Andrea Swayne San Clemente Times

Carson Carr. Photo by Andrea Swayne

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From Couch Ollies to Catching Air

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When Andy Carr caught his son Cannon bouncing on the sofa atop a blank skateboard deck,

his first reaction was to order him to cut it out. But, after a second thought, noticing how the couch cushions were allowing Cannon to ollie the board and catch big air, Carr was inspired to invent a new tool to teach aerial tricks to budding skaters and surfers.

The invention, dubbed Syck Trix, has since taken off as a way to learn ollie airs indoors or on soft grass before attempting them on traditional skateboards.

“The light bulb went off when I saw how high Cannon was getting and how good at ollies he was,” said Carr. “My first thought was how surfers and skaters who don’t have air skills are behind the curve nowa-days, and remembering how much skin I left on the pavement when I was learning, I saw a need for a fun and safer way for kids to practice this crucial skill.”

Carr immediately set out to design something that would mimic the idea behind his son’s “couch ollies.” His first attempts involved drilling holes in blank skate decks and adding a variety of metal springs in place of wheels. The first few prototypes bounced but were pretty obvi-ously dangerous and could never be used indoors without scratching floors. And the noise they made was “hideous,” he said.

Encouraged by the mechanical suc-cess of the spring prototypes but realizing there had to be a better, safer and quieter solution, Carr then looked at the possibili-

ty of having a mold made for a soft, bouncy material that would mimic the look of traditional trucks and wheels but could be filled with air. After receiving a few price quotes upward of $8,000, he hit on the idea of using a bicycle inner tube to create the same effect.

“I tried snaking an inner tube back and forth on the bottom of the deck and it actually worked,” Carr said. “I got some pop out of it, but the air distribution was uneven and the tubes just weren’t big enough. A little while later I was at a hardware store with a friend who pointed

RESULTSCalifornia State Games, July 14, Camp Pend-leton, Del Mar Jetties

First place and local finishers only. GIRLS LB 9-12: 1. Emma Nooren, La Jolla. GIRLS LB 13-15: 1. Cameron Duby, San Juan Capistrano. GIRLS LB 16-18: 1 Taylor Bruynzeel, Newbury Park. BOYS LB 13-15: 1. Kyle Davis, Carlsbad; 4. Jose Magra, San Clemente. GIRLS 9-12: 1. Samantha Sibley, San Clemente; 2. Kirra Pinkerton, San Clemente; 4. Zoe Mortensen, San Clemente. GIRLS 13-15: 1. Abby Brown, Santa Barbara; 2. Cameron Duby, San Juan Capistrano. GIRLS 16-18: 1. Janelle Ferris, Westminister. BOYS 9-12: 1. Luca Aza, San Clemente. BOYS 13-15: 1. Jeff Knell, Santa Barbara. BOYS 16-18: 1. Kevin Schulz, San Cle-mente. OPEN BODYBOARD COED: 1. Logan McLaughlin, Carlsbad. OPEN GIRLS LONG-BOARD: 1. Taylor Bruynzeel, Newbury Park; 2. Cameron Duby, San Juan Capistrano. OPEN GIRLS: 1. Samantha Sibley, San Clemente. OPEN BOYS: 1. Kevin Schulz, San Clemente.

UPCOMING EVENTSJuly 20: San Clemente Ocean Festival Stand-up Paddleboard Surfing Championship, San Clemente, Pier July 21: San Clemente Ocean Festival Groms Rule Surf Contest, San Clem-ente, Pier July 21: Shorecliffs Beach Club Surf Contest, San Clemente, Shorecliffs Beach Club

San Clemente man invents boardsports aerial trainer

out the wheelbarrow inner tubes. I used a hook and loop fastener, like Velcro, to attach a couple to a deck and realized that the size and shape—sort of like puffed-up donuts—gave the board balance, stability and plenty of pop.”

Following a few additional improve-ments to the design—encasing the inner tubes inside a two-way stretch fabric sleeve and adding soft padding to the top of the deck—a filed patent and early suc-cess in the Japanese market, Syck Trix is ready to go big in the U.S., Carr said.

So far, the boards are available locally at BC Surf, Republik of Kalifornia, T. Patter-son Surfboards, Basham’s and Catalyst.

“The local groms have really taken interest and word of mouth is spreading. Parents are telling me their kids want one and asking where they can buy one,” he said. “They appreciate the fact that Syck Trix is quiet, doesn’t mar floors and kids are really learning board control and next level tricks at a young age. Kids just tell me it’s fun. Although the design is soft and safe, kids should definitely wear helmets when using the board, because they will definitely get air.”

But kids aren’t the only ones enthusi-astic about using the boards. Carr said he

Left: Syck Trix inventor Andy Carr of San Clemente assembles boards in his shop. Above: Andy Carr’s son Cannon demonstrates an ollie on his dad’s invention. Photo by Andrea Swayne

has friends his age and into their 50s who have learned to ollie.

An alternate use was discovered by accident when a friend of Carr’s, who had recently injured an ankle stood on one and found that by standing, balancing and rocking a Syck Trix board he could get some great stretching and physical therapy. The boards have also found favor among adults as a workout tool to add a core strength training aspect to squats and weight lifting. And, by placing one tube in the middle of the board to create a teeter-totter effect, the board becomes a great balance trainer as well.

“It’s a toy but it’s also much more,” Carr said. “This indoor ollie training tool can be used in many variations and be fun and beneficial for all ages.” SC