Four new names will adorn San Clemente’s Wall of Recognition in the coming weeks, as the city announced on Thursday, June 30, its 2021 and 2022 honorees, including local journalist and San Clemente Times columnist Fred Swegles.
Fred Swegles’ sister, Barbara Chamberlin, provides a quick note, thanking the community for all their support, well-wishes, thoughts and prayers for Fred, who lights up whenever he reads the personal cards and emails.
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