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INSIDE: Fall Aging Well for the Young at Heart SPECIAL SECTION VOLUME 14, ISSUE 39

Tacos by the Sea Seafest to Feature Inaugural Street Taco Challenge E Y E O N S C / PAG E 6

Mariano Dominguez of the Fisherman’s Restaurant & Bar serves up lobsters during a previous Seafest at the San Clemente Pier. Photo: Eric Heinz

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SCHS Volleyball Aces Tough Test against Tesoro SPORTS/PAGE 33

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Five things San Clemente should know this week SCHS Confirms Racial Epithet, Derogatory Language by Fans at San Clemente-Lincoln Football Game THE LATEST: A San Clemente High School investigation confirmed that a “racial epithet” was said to a student from Lincoln High School and that “derogatory words were heard” in the San Clemente stands during a football game at home on Sept. 13.

San Clemente Principal Chris Carter released the findings of the investigation in a letter to the Lincoln and San Clemente communities on Friday, Sept. 20.

“Based on our extensive investigation, we were able to confirm that two individuals in the restroom used a racial epithet when addressing a Lincoln High School student,” the letter said. “In addition, statements we collected confirmed that derogatory words were heard in our bleachers.”

The letter did not identify the specific individuals involved in the incident.

“While we were able to corroborate some details, we could not confirm the identity of students through the investigation,” Capistrano Unified School District spokesperson Ryan Burris said.

Following the Sept. 13 game at SC High, a Lincoln cheerleader made an Instagram post that alleged the cheerleaders were called the “n-word” by the bathrooms, and a Lincoln cheer coach made a Facebook post that alleged the cheerleaders were told they “need a leash, so they can be walked.”

“As the Principal of San Clemente High School,” Carter said in the letter, “I, along with my administrative team, deeply regret the pain to both the individual students affected and the Lincoln High School community as a whole and extend our sincerest apologies.”

As part of San Clemente High’s investigation, the school collected statements from students, parents and personnel from both schools, as well as the Orange County Sheriff’s Department and the private security team used for football games.

San Clemente High also reviewed eight hours of video from Sept. 13 captured from multiple cameras around the stadium.

In the letter, Carter said the school San Clemente Times September 26-October 2, 2019

The city of San Clemente has installed new tents that homeless campers are now required to stay in at its designated campsite on Avenida Pico. Campers must also prove they have San Clemente residential ties. Photo: Cari Hachmann

collaborated with Lincoln High Principal Stephanie Brown to review statements from the Lincoln community.

“It is evident from those testimonials,” the letter said, “that the Lincoln High School students and fans felt unwelcome on our campus.”

Brown also released a letter to the Lincoln community last Friday night announcing the Lincoln High School investigation had concluded. The full report was expected to be released early this week, but as of press time, it had not been made public.

CUSD said it will not disclose further details on its report.

In each of their letters, both principals spoke optimistically of their future plans to educate students on issues of hate and bring the communities together.

“I believe (Carter) shares our hopes for a future,” Brown said in her letter, “where students from different communities can celebrate their diversity without the fear of abuse. We have agreed to use this painful experience as an opportunity for growth for both of our student populations.”

WHAT’S NEXT: San Clemente and Lincoln will be represented by 15 students and two adults from each school in a Restorative Circle and a one-day workshop with the Anti-Defamation League to “address bias, bullying and allyship.”

“While we strive to be a diverse and welcoming school community,” Carter said in his letter, “our own students have told us that we have work to do. With their leadership, we will use the opportunity to listen, explore, reflect and act

within our school community to ensure that our words and actions are inclusive and supportive of every race, religion, sexual orientation, gender and ability.”

Carter’s letter continued to say that the school will do “ongoing work” with the Anti-Defamation League to educate students and staff on the history and reality of racism and prejudice in the U.S. “Our goal is that our school is a welcoming and inclusive place for every single person who walks on our campus, whether they be a student or a visitor,” Carter said.—Zach Cavanagh

City to Consider AT&T’s Proposal to Install Cell Towers THE LATEST: City council will consider whether to authorize AT&T’s request to install small cell towers on a pair of light poles located near residential neighborhoods during its upcoming meeting on Oct. 1.

The proposal from the telecommunications company to place such wireless facilities in public rights of way near homes has stirred concerns among a group of local residents who believe the towers will have 5G capabilities—technology, they feel, poses a health risk to those living in close proximity.

In an email to San Clemente Times, Ryan Oliver, the media relations director for AT&T’s west region, said the company’s proposed cell towers will feature 4G technology, not 5G. “The proposed sites are 4G LTE and Page 3

will help improve our wireless coverage and capacity in San Clemente,” Oliver said in the email. “We continue to work with the city to find sites that will help us better serve our customers.”

Asked whether AT&T planned on upgrading those proposed cell sites to 5G in the future, Oliver said the company doesn’t comment on future plans.

The city notes that the wireless facilities, or small cells, “typically consist of one antenna and minimal associated equipment, as opposed to ‘macro sites’ consisting of a cluster of cell antennas.”

During an Aug. 21 meeting, the Planning Commission denied the conditional use permits that would have allowed the company to mount the cell towers on four light fixtures located at 2400 Camino Faro, 2411 Via Turqueza, 3018 Camino Vera Cruz and 1101 Calle del Cerro.

Commissioners had expressed their apprehensions with approving the proposals, commenting that “a better site for these installations would be locations that meet adequate levels of service as far as possible from residential and school properties.”

AT&T has since appealed two of the denials—the permits for the Camino Vera Cruz and Calle del Cerro locations— which were initially planned to go before the council for consideration and public hearing at the Sept. 18 meeting.

Cecilia Gallardo-Daly, the city’s community development director, said AT&T asked to postpone the public hearing to early October so the appeal could be considered by the full voting body, as only three councilmembers were scheduled to attend the late September meeting.

In addition to the two sites AT&T is appealing, the company has submitted applications for seven others, which are currently undergoing review by the city, according to Gallardo-Day. The applications, she added, haven’t been deemed complete and, therefore, aren’t ready to be taken to a public hearing.

Katie Crockett, the city’s associate planner, told the Planning Commission that while AT&T’s proposed cell towers will feature 4G technology at this time, it can be upgraded to 5G, “either administratively if only minor changes are proposed, as defined by the FCC, or through public hearing in the event designs have significant changes proposed.”

A number of residents, some of whom attended the Planning Commission meeting, have opposed AT&T’s proposals. Some told the commission that the cell towers would be dangerous to school children because of “harmful radiation exposure” and would also be an eyesore causing property values to go down.

The site of the proposed tower on Via Turqueza, which was denied and not being appealed, is right outside Marblehead (Cont. on page 4) sanclementetimes.com

EYE ON SC (Cont. from page 3) Elementary School and the YMCA. Kristy Neuhausen, a resident of the Montego neighborhood near the Calle del Cerro proposed site, is one of the lead organizers of the group against the installation of the towers.

The group, which comprises roughly 25 individuals, has stated that the small towers are 5G-operable and is advocating the city council to pass an ordinance requiring that such structures be placed a minimum of 1,500 feet from homes, schools and any occupied building.

“They want to put them all over the nation,” Neuhausen told SC Times regarding 5G towers, adding: “We’re just trying to request the cities put ordinances in to stop (AT&T) from putting (cell towers) right near our homes.”

According to the Federal Communications Commission, the radiofrequency exposure limit in place covers frequencies up to 100 GHz and applies to all technologies—including 5G—that emit radio waves such as cell phones, routers, Bluetooth devices and laptops.

Crockett told SC Times that if AT&T’s permits do get approved, the company will first have to conduct field tests to determine the radiofrequency of its towers—a condition of approval from the city.

WHAT’S NEXT: The public hearing and consideration of AT&T’s appeal is scheduled for the next city council meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 1.—Shawn Raymundo

City Provides Homeless Update at Council Meeting THE LATEST: Erik Sund, assistant city manager, gave an update regarding the Avenida Pico homeless camp during the city council’s Wednesday, Sept. 18 meeting.

As of that day, Sund said there were 27 campers staying at the city’s designated lot in which homeless people have been permitted to camp.

Sund credited the city and Mercy House for helping a homeless husband and his wife, who was nearly five months pregnant, and getting the couple out of the campsite and into a shelter for families.

The city conducted a cleanup operation at the camp on Friday, Aug. 30, and under new regulations, only allowed campers back in who have residential ties to San Clemente. People must provide documentation such as an identification card, utility bill or high school diploma showing how they are connected to the city.

The city also provided its own tents to create uniformity and minimize trash at the site, and it only allowed campers to bring in what they could fit inside a 65-gallon trash can.

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City council candidate Jackson Hinkle answers a question during a recent candidate forum at the San Clemente Community Center. Photo: Shawn Raymundo

At the Council meeting, Sund said, “We are working very diligently with county health and mental health and Mercy House on a daily basis, going out and trying to touch every camper to find out if there’s services they can take.”

Sund commented that the city has been seeing “numbers diminish” at Pico Park, across the street from the campsite, where residents had complained of homeless people who were refused entry at the city lot and had been lingering.

The assistant city manager thanked the Orange County Sheriff’s Department for dealing with a number of issues at the campsite and Pico Park.

City staff are doing property retrievals once a week for homeless campers who had stored belongings with the city.

Anybody who has property stored can come to the security tent, and the city will process getting their belongings back, Sund said.

WHAT’S NEXT: The next San Clemente City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 1, starting at 6 p.m. at City Council Chambers, 100 Avenida Presidio.

EDITOR’S NOTE: An extended version of this story can be found at SanClementeTimes.com.—Cari Hachman

Hinkle Asked to Remove Campaign Materials with OCFA Logos THE LATEST: An attorney representing the Orange County Fire Authority recently emailed councilmember hopeful Jackson Hinkle, asking the candidate to remove campaign-related materials and photographs bearing the OCFA logo from his social media platforms.

Hinkle, who is seeking the open seat on the San Clemente City Council,

acknowledged the email, telling San Clemente Times that he scrubbed his Facebook pages and took down the pictures.

The photographs in question, which the SC Times obtained, featured Hinkle dressed in OCFA gear, as well as other firefighters in uniform. The pictures were taken at a special event the Orange County Professional Firefighters, Local 3631, hosted on Aug. 31.

“The event was an opportunity for people who are on the board and for candidates like myself to go up to the Irvine OCFA training facility and get to experience a day in the life of a firefighter,” Hinkle explained, noting that he was invited to attend, along with other elected officials and candidates from South County.

The OCPF, Local 3631, has endorsed Hinkle’s bid for city councilmember.

In the email sent to Hinkle, OCFA General Counsel David Kendig said the photographs “raise three legal concerns,” which “warrant you promptly removing the photos from your campaign materials, including the campaign Facebook page.”

The first legal concern, Kendig stated, was that OCFA policy limits and regulates the use of its logo.

“OCFA did not authorize your campaign to use its logo, and use of the OCFA’s registered logo is not permitted in campaign materials,” Kendig wrote.

In reference to the second legal concern, Kendig notes that state law bars an officer or employee of a local agency from participating “in political activities of any kind while in uniform.”

He goes on to note that “OCFA’s personnel had no intention of engaging in political activity in the pictured event” and that the positing of those photos on social media “could prompt an investigation to determine whether the OCFA employees violated” state law.

When asked whether such an investigation has been initiated, Kendig told the Page 4

San Clemente Times in an email that the “OCFA doesn’t comment publicly on personnel matters.”

The third issue, which Kendig raised in the letter, is that officials are not authorized to use public resources for campaign purposes.

“The OCFA had no knowledge, much less an intent, that its resources would be used to promote your (or any) campaign for office,” he said in the email.

Kendig concluded his email to state that Hinkle isn’t being asked to remove any references to endorsements he had received and that “OCFA would take the same position with regard to any candidate’s use of its logo.”

Hinkle said the incident has not impacted his endorsement from the local firefighters union.

“I think, if anything, more people know that the firefighters are proud to endorse me in my campaign for city council,” he said. “They know I’m a candidate who’s going to respect firefighters and the work they do and treat them how they deserve to be treated, which is respected citizens.”—SR

Council Increases Enforcement Authority for Park Rangers THE LATEST: On Wednesday, Sept. 18, San Clemente City Council voted, 3-0, to approve amending an ordinance that will give greater enforcement authority to Park Rangers.

Councilmember Laura Ferguson was absent from the meeting, so councilmembers voting included Chris Hamm, Kathy Ward and Mayor Pro Tem Dan Bane.

Last October, the council adopted Resolution 18-52 to reclassify the city’s Lead Park Monitor and Park Monitor positions to a Lead Park Ranger and Park Ranger to increase job responsibilities with regard to enforcement.

The city council’s desire was for both Park Ranger positions to be authorized to address various city code violations that occur in San Clemente parks and park facilities, such as near the beach and municipal pier, as well as other buildings, structures, walkways, trails and parking lots.

In adopting Ordinance No. 1979, the city has provided Park Rangers the ability to enforce city laws and ordinances, as well as give them the ability to issue citations and make arrests (without a warrant) to those who are found in violation of city laws and ordinances on the above mentioned properties.

WHAT’S NEXT: The next San Clemente City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 1, starting at 6 p.m. at City Council Chambers, 100 Avenida Presidio.—CH sanclementetimes.com

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Tacos by the Sea Seafest to Feature Inaugural Street Taco Challenge

BY HALEY CHI-SING AND SHAWN RAYMUNDO, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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he San Clemente Chamber of Commerce is shaking things up a bit with this year’s Seafest on Sunday, Oct. 6.

Rather than the traditional clam chowder contest most guests and patrons are accustomed to each year at the San Clemente Pier, the 32nd annual Seafest will instead feature the inaugural Street Taco Challenge, capitalizing on the popularity of the dish.

Various local restaurants will be on hand, serving up tacos from around 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The list of participating restaurants so far includes La Colombiana, The Fisherman’s Restaurant & Bar, Café Mimosa, H.H. Cotton’s, Sancho’s Tacos, The Shwack Cantina and Tamarindo, as well as The Lobster Shack, which is partnering with Los Patios.

Eventgoers will able to purchase tickets for the taco tastings, which will cost $15

Aronid Ponce, front, and Estefani Rojas serve The Fisherman’s Restaurant & Bar white clam chowder during the 2017 Seafest at the San Clemente Pier. Photo: Eric Heinz

for five tacos.

Much like the recent clam chowder showdowns, the taco contest will also be judged by a panel of local dignitaries and members from local organizations. According to the Chamber, Councilmember Laura Ferguson and Sgt. Paul Ketcham of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department are signed up as judges this year.

Those who sampled tacos will also vote in the contest, choosing their favorite local street taco. The People’s Choice and Judges’ Choice Awards will go to the restaurant with the highest-ranked tacos.

In previous years, nonprofit organizations were able to participate in the chowder contest, but the Taco Challenge will be open only to restaurants. The reason for

the change is a decrease in the number of groups participating, according to Susie Lantz, the Chamber’s membership director.

“The chowder is really expensive to make, and we had nonprofits that were participating, and it was just getting really expensive so fewer groups were participating because of the cost,” Lantz said.

The Chamber, she added, also wanted to do something fresh for this year’s Seafest and felt the popularity of street tacos would be a good fit. The decision to limit participation to only restaurants was so the Chamber could continue abiding by requirements from the state’s Department of Public Health.

“The Chamber wanted to try something new, and because the restaurants already meet the health requirements with the cooking and preparing of food, and because street tacos are so popular now, it was a natural fit,” she added.

This year’s Seafest is set to run all day, with food, beverages, games and entertainment available. The event will include seafood from Fisherman’s, a surf contest, an arts and craft show and activities for children, as well as a business expo.

Parking and shuttle services will also be available during Seafest from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at San Clemente High School.

For more information, call 949.492.1131 or visit SCChamber.com. SC

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Chamber to host Forum for Special Election Candidates The San Clemente Chamber of Commerce will host a forum for candidates running in the special election for city council.

The forum, scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 26 from 6-9 p.m., will be held at the Outlets at San Clemente’s VIP Lounge— located above Customer Service.

The forum, which will be open for the public, marks the second time the candidates will meet to answer questions leading up to the special vote-by-mail election on Nov. 5.

There are five candidates vying for the open seat on the San Clemente City Council: Dee Coleman, Mickey McLane, Gene James, Jackson Hinkle and Christina Selter.

San Clemente High Dance Team to Offer Fall Kids Clinic Scholarships The San Clemente High School Dance Team has begun offering special dance clinic scholarships to elementary school children and the local Boys and Girls Club.

The Fall Kids Dance Clinic Scholarships are meant to encourage active lifestyles among the youth through dance.

Encore Club, a parent-driven support group for the SCHS Dance Team, encourages students who are interested to talk to their school principal.

Participants will receive instruction in dance technique and training from SCHS dance team members at the Fall Kids Dance Clinic, themed the “Happiest Place on Earth,” on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at San Clemente High.

Kids will also receive a T-shirt and a healthy snack. The clinic is open to children between the ages of 4 and 12. The cost is $40 per child, and walk-ins are welcome. Registration forms and more information are available at SCHSDanceteam.com.

For more information about the SCHS Dance Team 2019 Kids Clinic and to register, visit SCHSDanceTeam.com.

Fall Plant Sale Returns to San Clemente The San Clemente Garden Club has partnered with the city of San Clemente’s Beaches, Parks and Recreation Department to host its annual Fall Plant Sale next month.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

SAN CLEMENTE ROTARY 5:30-7:30 p.m. The San Clemente Rotary Club meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. Wedgewood, San Clemente Municipal Golf Course, 150 E. Avenida Magdalena, San Clemente. SanClementeRotary.org.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1

(Standing) Dee Coleman responds to a question during a special election forum hosted by the San Clemente Historical Society on Sunday, Sept. 15. Beside him on the stage are (from left to right) Mickey McLane, Gene James and Jackson Hinkle. Photo: Shawn Raymundo

This annual event is the perfect chance for newcomers to explore the variety of plants offered and to get tips and advice from the experts of the garden club. Seasoned gardeners can come and check out all the offerings and add something to their current garden.

The sale will feature an assortment of local native plants, vegetables, flowers, seeds, shrubs and succulents.

A portion of the proceeds from the sale go toward the Garden Club’s horticultural scholarships and Junior Gardener Program, as well as city beautification and other local projects.

The sale will be located at the San Clemente Community Center on Saturday, Oct. 12. For more information, visit SanClementeGardenClub.com.

Outlets at SC Holds Shopping Extravaganza for Local Nonprofits The Outlets at San Clemente’s fifth annual Shopping Extravaganza will be held on Saturday, Oct. 5, allowing shoppers to receive exclusive discounts at 45 select stores around the center as a means to fundraise for 47 local nonprofit organizations.

All of the organizations are South County-based nonprofits, including the American Cancer Society Relay for Life Coastal Communities, the Ark of San Juan Capistrano Companion Animal Rescue, ATTA Time, Vision4Hope, and Clarence Lobo Elementary PTA. Along with discounts, shoppers will be given the opportunity to donate to a nonprofit of their choice. For every $35 ticket bought, the Outlets will donate $25 to that organization.

“We’re excited to continue this annual tradition, which not only creates lasting memories for our community but also

supports the exemplary work of our local nonprofits making positive impacts on the lives of others,” Nicky See, marketing director for the Outlets at San Clemente, said in a press release.

Shoppers will also be invited to participate in “prize drawings for more than 1,800 gift cards and prizes valued at $45,000, catered lunch, entertainment and wine and cocktail tastings in the gorgeous VIP Lounge,” according to the release.

Since its initial opening in 2015, the annual Shopping Extravaganza has been able to raise more than $245,000 for Orange County nonprofit organizations.

Tickets for San Clemente Outlet’s Shopping Extravaganza can be purchased online at ShopOSC.com/Tickets.

For additional information, visit OutletsatSanClemente.com.

San Clemente Village to Host Cannabis Informational Session The San Clemente Village is set to host a cannabis educational session at the San Clemente Community Center on Tuesday, Oct. 1, from 6-7:30 p.m.

The event will be led by Physicians CBD Councilmember Dr. Dung Trinh.

Dr. Trinh is currently a “member of the American Health Council and Chief Medical Officer and staff at the Irvine Clinical Research facility,” according to a press release.

He is also on the board of directors of Alzheimer’s Orange County and serves as a speaker for the SCVillage Brain Health Series.

As a guest speaker, Dr. Trinh will help inform the audience about the possible benefits CBD provides, as well as an indepth look at the historical side of cannabis. Guests will be able to ask quesPage 9

SUNRISE ROTARY 7:15-8:30 a.m. San Clemente Sunrise Rotary meets every Tuesday at Talega Golf Club Signature Grille. 990 Avenida Talega. SCSunriseRotary.com.

CITY COUNCIL 6 p.m. The San Clemente City Council will conduct its regularly scheduled meeting. 100 Avenida Presidio, San Clemente. San-Clemente.org.

BECAUSE I LOVE YOU (BILY) MEETING 6:30-8:30 p.m. Meets every Tuesday.

Because I Love You (BILY) helps parents find solutions to any crisis they are experiencing due to their children’s (adults or minors) poor choices.

Presbyterian Church. 119 Avenida De La Estrella. BILYSC.org.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2

PLANNING COMMISSION 6-10 P.M. THE CITY’S PLANNING commission will hold a public hearing to consider proposing an update of the Pier Bowl Specific Plan and the General Plan Amendment to City Council. 100 Avenida Presidio. San-Clemente.org.

tions and interact with Dr. Trinh during the meeting.

The informational session is free to all San Clemente Village members, volunteers, guests, and San Clemente residents-at-large.

Doors are set to open at 5:45 p.m., and refreshments will be provided following the event.

To RSVP, call the San Clemente Office at 949.441.1348 before Sept. 28.

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ing our citizens. Additionally, the looming threat of the toll road and the Transportation Corridor Agencies, tons of radioactive canisters just feet from our precious ocean and beaches, and the loss of $18 million from our general fund over the past three years require our immediate attention.

These issues impact taxpayers, business owners and hard-working families.

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The OCGOP and recent candidate for governor, John Cox, have endorsed me; however, I’m most proud to be endorsed

by Mayor Pro Tem Dan Bane and Councilmember Laura Ferguson. In the short time they’ve been in office, they resolved the potential $43 million hospital lawsuit against the city and have been role models as “servant leaders.” Both have taken San Clemente in a new direction by being proactive, listening to residents and treating all with unprecedented respect.

My wife, Emmanuelle, and I moved to San Clemente and discovered we lived next to a sober living facility. Rather than

give up, we worked with Code Compliance every day. Perseverance paid off, and they moved. When I spoke about these problems at City Council in 2016, it fell on deaf ears.

San Clemente residents deserve a voice—I care and I am committed to changing our city government so that all residents are heard.

As your next City Councilmember, I will be part of the New Leadership Team dedicated to representing everyone in San Clemente. My goal is to use my experiences in the private sector, military and criminal justice system while working with Dan and Laura to improve the safety, security and quality of life in our town. I have been outspoken at our county board of supervisors, knowing they sit on valuable resources that would address chronic homelessness. I speak regularly with city council and Chief Manhart while actively trying to mitigate the issues with the homeless encampment. I look forward to continuing this work as a councilmember.

Despite the problems before us, I believe San Clemente has a bright future. I’m asking for your vote. By working together, we’ll find solutions while practicing the Art of the Possible.

in return for a considerable property-tax credit. There are many other homes and businesses that encompass or complement the Spanish Colonial style.

For the first time since 2008, the San Clemente Historical Society will offer special public tours of some of those historic homes and commercial buildings. The 2019 Historic Home Tour will take place on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., visiting a total of nine structures that will be open for viewing.

The owners of all nine residential and commercial buildings will be on hand, along with Historical Society docents, to explain the history and importance of the structures. Food tastings and music will also be included.

“Previous home tours HISTORICAL have been very popular HAPPENINGS and well over a hundred

By Tom Marshall people have already purchased tickets for this year’s tour,” said Historical Society President Larry Culbertson, who will open his own home for the tour as an example of a modern take on the Ole Hanson style.

The cost is tax-deductible since it is a fundraiser for the nonprofit’s San Clemente High School Scholarship Fund, the

historical tiles on Avenida Del Mar and a future museum.

Advance tickets are $30 per person or $100 for four, and they can be ordered online at SanClementeHistoricalSociety.org. There will be two will-call locations: The Abode, 128 Avenida Del Mar and La Casa Verde, 130 Avenida Granada, which are both on the tour. Tickets can also be purchased the day of the tour for $40 per person.

All nine buildings are in the downtown area and can easily be toured by either walking or driving between locations. Upon ordering, you will receive tour details and a map.

“These are some really beautiful homes and businesses. The owners are very proud, and I’m sure visitors will be impressed,” promised tour organizer Freda D’Souza, owner of the local Always Inn Bed and Breakfast.

D’Souza said the tour will happen rain or shine. Like there’s a chance it will rain here in mid-October.

See you there.

Tom Marshall is a member of the San Clemente Historical Society and retired journalist. SC

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San Clemente Times September 26-October 2, 2019

GUEST OPINION: Historical Happenings by Tom Marshall

Ole Hanson’s Dream Lives On; See for Yourself

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hen San Clemente founder Ole Hanson began building his dream, Spanish Village by the Sea, in 1928, he required that all structures be in the Spanish Revival style of architecture.

That meant all buildings must have white stucco walls with red tile roofs. The dream ended for Ole because of the Great Depression of the 1930s. The Spanish Revival restrictions were lifted a few years later. But remnants of Ole’s original dream live on for those of us lucky enough to reside or visit here.

There are approximately 200 “Ole” buildings still gracing our community. Many are registered historic landmarks. For that designation, the owners must maintain the architectural integrity of the building

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SOAPBOX GUEST OPINION: Bartlett Bulletin

by OC Board of Supervisors Chairperson Lisa Bartlett

Improvements Arriving at John Wayne Airport

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range County is known for its great climate, wonderful beaches and exciting attractions. It is what drives many of our visitors year-round, and also makes it a great place to live.

With such a large population and demand for travel, we are lucky to have John Wayne Airport (JWA) located conveniently in our county. John Wayne Airport serves as a transportation hub for visitors and Orange County residents who enjoy the convenience of travel.

John Wayne Airport has been working on a number of great enhancements that will increase the guest experience. The first major improvement is the new interactive digital wayfinding signage, which is aimed

Letters to The Editor BEACH TRAIL BICYCLISTS JAY GASKINS, San Clemente

With regard to the several Letters to the Editor based on Jake Howard’s article on the nuisance of electric bikes being used at Trestles and the Beach Trail, I would like to inject another angle to this discussion.

I have an electric bike and ride it off and on the Beach Trail from the State Park to the Pier, and occasionally to North Beach. I am very respectful of the people walking on the trails and ensure that I obey the rules in the way they are designed to be observed.

I am a very considerate person, anyway, which is transferred to my behavior on the Beach Trail while on my electric bike. The biggest problem that I see on the trails has so much less to do with the people on the bicycles than the people who are walking on the trail.

People have a tendency to walk four or five wide and, when noticing someone on a bicycle, they will generally take their time in allowing room for someone on a bicycle to pass—with a clear contempt for them.

That doesn’t include the trail bridges, as almost all of the riders that I see—in the course of any of my trips on the path—will stop and allow people to walk over the bridge before continuing on. A lot of these San Clemente Times September 26-October 2, 2019

at making air travel more convenient.

The state-of-the-art and easy-to-use touchscreens, along with the smaller touchscreen devices, help our guests locate specific restaurants, retail concessions and amenities throughout the terminal. A traveler can look up a store, see the types of items sold there, and then even see how many footsteps and minutes it will take them to get there from their current location.

It is truly amazing technology that will help all travelers plan their time before boarding their flights.

Probably my favorite part about the new digital wayfinding transition has been the incorporation of mobile food orders.

Through the new system, you can view menus, order meals for pickup, and even have your meal delivered to your gate.

We added features like this, because we know sometimes traveling can be a hassle, especially if you are traveling with a large group or family, or someone with certain disabilities. These improvements are all about making the experience of flying through our airport simpler, efficient, and accommodating.

Our airport has also developed a fourphase plan to bring new and exciting local food and beverage options. Talking to

guests traveling through JWA, they always seem to want more options to eat and drink.

Recently, we have completed the first phase of the plan, which will bring in a slate of new local concepts to JWA. They are set to open in 2020.

These local concepts include TAPS Fish House & Brewery, Greenleaf Gourmet Chopshop, Brodard Express and Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. All of these concessions will be in addition to what is currently available at JWA today.

John Wayne Airport has improved customer service through the implementation of free, high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the terminal; launching JWAlive, a music program featuring THE BARTLETT live acoustic guitar and BULLETIN

By Lisa Bartlett piano performances in the terminal; and introducing Helping Hands, a personalized travel assistance program designed to ease the stress associated with airport travel for individuals with hidden disabilities, such as autism.

For two consecutive years, John Wayne Airport has been ranked as the highestrated airport by J.D. Power for customer satisfaction among large airports in North

same people will melodramatize their “shock and dismay” for the bicyclists as they approach to further the publicity of the nuisance(s).

The biggest problem in San Clemente with respect to bicycles has to do with the leotard-wearing “sponsored” cyclists on the city streets who obey none of the laws at all and arrogantly slap people’s cars, curse at them and threaten violence consistently, which gets very little ink, if any.

The only infractions I’ve seen on the Beach Trail since electric bicycles became popular are (generally) committed by young surfers making their way to and from the Riviera District, Lost Winds and T-Street. These are kids being kids and, no matter what vehicle they’re in or on, will generally create a bit of havoc within a “normally calm” pedestrian scenario.

I think people need to pay less attention to a couple of small infractions on the Beach Trail, and spend more time trying to get law enforcement to put into effect the enforcement of the laws and regulations of the cyclists on the street—all of them!

optional” aspects of our city that are alive and well in so many Facebook groups.

Upon reading Cord Bauer’s recent Letter to the Editor, the righteous indignation of the misinformed and ill-advised was again on display.

In summarizing the complex homeless issue confronting many cities across the country, his overly simplistic claim that “this is not a homeless problem” rings about as true as claims that this country’s mass shooting problem is simply a “mental health issue.”

We are at a virtual and empirical crossroads in this city, and on this City Council.

Recently, Councilmembers Dan Bane and Laura Ferguson attempted to swing the balance of power their way by nominating Gene James to fill the existing vacancy. This effort was thwarted by “Old Guard” Councilmembers Chris Hamm and Kathy Ward.

This special election puts the balance of this power swing in our hands. This election allows us, the electorate, the power to restore balance and critical thinking squarely between these two warring factions (the New Guard backing James, and the “establishment” Old Guard faction).

Allowing either of these factions the power of the pen can be devastating. What we need is balance!

We need a fifth councilmember who will work as an arbiter of truth, facts and logic to act as the “swing vote” between these two council camps.

We have two short months before this Nov. 5 mail-only election to learn all we can about the candidates currently qualified for the ballot and to determine who

A ‘SPECIAL’ ELECTION FOR THE SOUL OF OUR CITY ED WARD, San Clemente

During my one and only run at City Council politics last year, I met so many incredible people that it reaffirmed my love for our spirited city.

Unfortunately, my short sprint for a council seat also brought me face to face with the “alternative facts” and “science is

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America. This year, “The Points Guy,” a popular travel blogger, ranked JWA in the top 10 airports to travel through in the U.S., and JWA was also named “Best in the U.S.” by Frommer’s. Last year, our airport also won “2018 Best Airport in the U.S.” award from Money Magazine.

All of these accomplishments would not have been possible without the wonderful staff we have at the airport under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Barry Rondinelle, who was named “2019 Airport Executive of the Year” by the Southwest Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives.

As you can see, we have a lot to be excited and proud about at JWA. The stress of traveling can be burdensome, and the county and John Wayne Airport are making great strides in limiting most of those stresses so that your experience—and the experience of those traveling through our county—is enjoyable and memorable.

Lisa Bartlett is the chairperson of the Orange County Board of Supervisors. She was reelected in 2018. SC PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, the SC Times provides Guest Opinion opportunities in which selected columnists’ opinions are shared. The opinions expressed in these columns are entirely those of the columnist alone and do not reflect those of the SC Times or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@sanclementetimes.com

will best serve as our swing vote, logickeeper on City Council.

Democracy works best in balance, and in my view, neither of these “warring” factions should be allowed to swing the balance of power their way.

We, the electorate, are the swing vote on Nov. 5! Let’s choose wisely!

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Join SC Times for Beachside Chat, Friday, Sept. 27 at 8 a.m., Dorothy Visser Senior Center This week’s guest speaker will be Dr. James Conca, an earth and environmental scientist who specializes in the geologic disposal of nuclear waste. He will speak about spent nuclear fuel at SONGS and can answer questions regarding general nuclear issues.

Beachside Chat is a spirited, town hall forum on community issues, hosted by SC Times Editor Shawn Raymundo every Friday. The chat will be held at Dorothy Visser Senior Center, 117 Avenida Victoria. All are welcome. sanclementetimes.com

SC GETTING OUT San Clemente

YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER

The List

At the Movies: ‘The Sound of My Voice’ Gives Fans an Inside Look at Legendary Musician’s Life

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

HAVE AN EVENT? Submit it to San Clemente Times by going to sanclementetimes.com, and clicking “Submit an Event” under the “Getting Out” tab.

Thursday | 26 TALEGA 2XU RUN CLUB 6 p.m. New to running or looking for someone to run with? 2XU offers a free running club twice a week. Run with other new and experienced runners through the city. Meet at the Outlets at San Clemente every Thursday at 6 p.m. and every Saturday at 7:30 a.m. Outlets at San Clemente, 101 West Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente. ManagerSanClemente@2xu. com. 949.558.5054. 2xu.com.

Friday | 27 PIERPRIDE SUNSET DINNER 5:30-9 p.m. The Fisherman’s Restaurant & Bar will host PierPride’s elegant evening of appetizers, cocktails, a five-course dinner and a silent auction. PierPride is a nonprofit dedicated to the restoration of the iconic San Clemente Pier. Admission is $150 per person. Fisherman’s, 611 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente. 949.422.2943.

PierPride.org.

Saturday | 28 VINTAGE FINDS & ART POP-UP SHOP 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Check out this pop-up shop offering unique finds, vintage furniture, home decor, art and more. A portion of the sales will go to New Beginnings for Animals, a local nonprofit rescue group that’s dedicated to saving abandoned dogs and cats with a slim chance of survival in high-kill shelters. The pop-up will be held at Las Catrinas SJC, 31742 Los Rios Street, San Juan Capistrano. 949.923.8291.

COMEDY IN THE OC 7:30 p.m. Ready for a night full of fun and laughs? Head to Adele’s, located in the San Clemente Inn, for stand-up comedy featuring some of the funniest faces from television, radio and comedy clubs. Tickets start at $15. Adele’s, 2600 Avenida Del Presidente. 949.481.1222.

ComedyintheOC.com.

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EDITOR’S PICK The SJC Greek Festival returns the weekend of Sept. 28 at the city’s community center. Photo: Brian Park

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28: SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO GREEK FESTIVAL 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Come find your “Kefi” at San Juan Capistrano’s annual Greek Festival, hosted by Saint Basil Greek Orthodox Church. The weekend event evokes the sights, sounds and tastes of Greece. There will be lots of traditional Greek dishes to choose from, including the flavorful lamb chops and souvlaki, a tasty gyro sandwich, or a delicious Greek Village Salad. And for your sweet tooth, there will be plenty of Greek pastries. Enjoy Greek wine tasting and beers in the Sports Taverna while listening to live Greek music. And at this fun-filled weekend for the whole family, there will be plenty activities for kids, as well as shopping. We love animals, but for everyone’s safety and enjoyment, no pets, please.

Sunday’s festivities will go from noon to 9 p.m. Admission is $3; kids 12-and-under, active military and first responders get in free. San Juan Capistrano Community Center, 25925 Camino del Avion, San Juan Capistrano. 949.542.3445. SJCGreekFest.org.

Sunday | 29 FARMERS MARKET 9 a.m.-1p.m. Shop for a wide selection of fruits, vegetables and artisanal goods from organic growers along Avenida Del Mar. 949.361.8200. San-Clemente.org.

HUNGER WALK 12:30-3 p.m. Join in the tradition for San Clemente’s 32nd annual Hunger Walk.

Bring your friends and family out to support this fun event to raise funds and awareness to stomp out hunger. Sponsored by Family Assistance Ministries. All proceeds go directly to stop hunger in the local area. Registration and check-in begin at 12:30 p.m. Walk kicks off at 2 p.m. San Clemente Community Center, 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente. 949.492.8477.

San-Clemente.org.

CASA LUMINA: LIGHTED GARDEN WALK 7-9 p.m. Casa Lumina is a nighttime experience featuring an illuminated tour of Casa Romantica’s Native Bowl garden. The beauty and culture of the garden is highlighted by unique lighting effects and light projections. This is a limited-time installation that runs Sundays through Thursdays

and ends on Oct. 3. General admission is $7; member admission is $5. Casa Romantica, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente.

949.498.2139. CasaRomantica.org.

Tuesday | 01 TABLE TENNIS FOR SENIORS 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Get involved with your local senior community and participate in table tennis. This is a free event open to all individuals 55 and older, meeting twice each week. El Nino Table Tennis Club, 300 Calle Nuevo, San Clemente. jnl5555@yahoo.com. 959.481.2275.

Wednesday | 02 CASA WELLNESS: YOGA 9-10 a.m. The Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens will host its monthly yoga session, suitable for beginners and seasoned yoga practitioners. This class offers a blend of various yoga disciplines for a unique experience. Admission is free for members and $10 for guests.

Please bring your own mat. Casa Romantica, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente.

949.498.2139. CasaRomantica.org.

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Photo: Courtesy of CNN Films

BY MEGAN BIANCO, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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rom 1974-1978, there was no bigger female solo music artist in the U.S. than Linda Ronstadt. Now, with the help of Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman, the singer herself gets to tell her side of the success story. The Sound of My Voice is a pretty straightforward documentary, direction-wise.

We get all of the usual talking-head commentaries from Ronstadt’s friends and colleagues, while the vocalist is heard primarily through off-camera narration on her life’s backstory.

What made Linda different from contemporaries such as Joni Mitchell, Carole King and Carly Simon is that she wasn’t a songwriter. She didn’t have much interest in creating the words to her songs on paper, but instead took already existing material and put her own spin on it, like with Clint Ballard’s “You’re No Good” and Buddy Holly’s “It’s So Easy.” One thing that might have been a nice addition to the doc would be Ronstadt’s thoughts on being one of the few women in her peer group not writing her own tracks.

The highlights of the new feature are all of the great performance footage and Linda going into detail on her family’s Mexican background and semi-upbringing. Because of the 95-minute runtime, a lot of interesting aspects of her career and life are also compromised in exposure. Even so, it is refreshing that Epstein and Friedman found a way to make the ending bittersweet and hopeful, rather than easily depressing. All in all, I would say The Sound of My Voice is a good starting point for new fans looking to learn about the music legend’s life.

But maybe it’s too safe and basic for longtime fanatics. SC sanclementetimes.com

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Aging Well Fall has arrived in South Orange County and so has the latest edition of Aging Well, our biannual guide to assist the local senior community in remaining fit, healthy and motivated. This special section not only provides helpful resources, it also is meant to showcase local seniors who are truly “Aging Well.”

In this issue, we provide our readers with tips on solving a personal finance crisis, how to address osteoporosis and reveals where seniors can find some stellar discounts and deals throughout the tri-city area. We also spoke with a handful of married couples who have been together for decades, asking them to share their secrets to a long-lasting marriage.

Inside, our readers will also find a feature on hearing loss and why it’s important to see a doctor, sooner rather than later, if you’re beginning to have trouble hearing and following along conversations. For more information,

we’ve compiled a list of nearby locations that specialize in hearing loss and hearing aids.

And every now and then, we all need a little inspiration to help us stay active and moving.

So in this issue, we highlight some local residents who are out and about, living their best life. One such resident, an 80-year-old woman from San Clemente, can deadlift 270 pounds.

We also look at how one Dana Point couple decided to sell their home, purchase an RV and travel the country.

So dive right in and read all about what the South County has to offer to its senior community.

5 Local Senior Discounts

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any businesses across the nation offer senior discounts for various services, including dining and entertainment. To help our readers out, we’ve compiled a list of some of the best places within the tri-city area, ranging from shopping to transportation, that give discounted rates and prices to our aging-well community.

OCTA // The Orange County Transportation Authority offers discounted rates to seniors aged 60 and older, as well as those with disabilities and Medicare cardholders. For a one-time local route fare, seniors have to pay only 75 cents.

A one-day pass purchased on the bus is $1.50, while a prepaid one-day pass is $1.35. And 30-day passes, which regularly cost $69, are lowered to $22.25 for seniors.

REGENCY THEATRE // Seniors “61 and better” can enjoy a movie for $9.50 at the Regency Theatre in San Juan Capistrano. The going rate for a regular matinee showing is $10.50 and the evening showings cost $12.50, but seniors can enjoy the $9.50 rate all day long. This discounted senior fee, however, doesn’t apply to the theater’s VIP screenings.

DENNY’S // AARP members can enjoy 15% discounts on their meals at restaurants such as Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba’s Italian Grill and Denny’s. Dana Point and San Clemente both have a Denny’s restaurant.

26762 Verdugo Street, San Juan Capistrano. 661.3456.

RegencyMovies.com.

OC GOODWILL BOUTIQUE // Tuesdays and Sundays are Senior Days at the OC Goodwill Boutique in San Juan Capistrano. That means 10% off all items in the store for seniors aged 60 and up.

31892 Plaza Drive, Unit A-1, San Juan Capistrano.

949.272.0505. OCGoodwill.org.

714.560.6282. OCTA.net.

34242 Del Obispo Street, Dana Point. 949.4383.529.

Avenida Pico, San Clemente. 949.492.2382. Dennys.com.

SAN CLEMENTE GOLF COURSES // Shorecliffs Golf Club and San Clemente Municipal Golf Course offer discounted greens fees for those aged 55 and up, Monday through Friday only.

Shorecliffs: $30 for 18 holes (includes golf cart). SC Municipal: $31 for 18 holes ($20 for residents); does not include golf cart.

501 Avenida Vaquero, San Clemente. 949.492.1178.

ShorecliffsGolfClub.com. 150 E. Magdalena, San Clemente. 949.361.8384. san-clemente.org.

HOW TO BEAT A FINANCIAL CRISIS

YOU DON’T HAVE TO GO GRAY TO GET OUT OF THE RED

BY ZARA FLORES

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ith any big event or situation in life, it’s best to be prepared, and our finances are no different. However, that’s easier said than done. o what happens when something comes crashing into our life and leaves ou feeling financiall unsta le ere are some tips for tac ling a personal financial crisis regardless of whether you’re saving for retirement or already there. here are so man scenarios that could cause a personal financial crisis, such as an in ur and dealing with medical e penses, credit card de t and even a scam ccording to the ederal rade ommission, seniors are more vulnerable to identity theft scams that can leave our personal financial portfolio and general well-being in shambles.

It’s important to be able to identify the problem at hand and eep an e e out for red flag offers or calls utside or professional help and resources ma e needed to e a le to identif the financial pro lem or the root of the pro lem ou ma e facing or e ample, a trusted famil member or friend may be better equipped to put together a reasonable budget if the problem is overspending and credit card de t nce the pro lem has een identified, it s important to ta e a slow and stead approach for optimal results e realistic with what ou can accomplish in a month and in a ear If theres een an in ur and insurance doesn t cover it all, it s more than li el that a pa ment plan is an option r if it s credit card de t, chip in an e tra or each wee to go toward a payment.

ccording to Better Money Habits from an of merica, it s easier to cut down a little it on a few monthl e penses rather than to cut down a lot on one e pense maller steps will ease you into the solution and potentially even motivate you more. astl , eep ourself accounta le If ou have to pic up a side o to eep ourself on trac , reference our ide o s for eniors for some ideas to eep ou going It ma ta e a while to get out of the red, ut a positive mindset and an honest plan are the healthiest wa s to tac le a financial crisis

Baby Steps to

LIVING WELL

BY SAMANTHA BLANKENBURG

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Side Jobs for Seniors an local senior centers have ulletins for volunteering positions or free programs in the area o listings can e scarce, so here are some ideas to earn a little e tra cash Consultant: or those who love their o ut are retired or can t wor a full hours a wee , ecoming a consultant is the est wa to use our nowledge and e pertise in an emplo ment capacit onsultants don t have to wor in a niche industr the can e found in nearl ever career field

Customer service representative: Being a customer service representative is not particularl strenuous on the od , and some positions even allow ou to wor from home if that s more comforting heres never a shortage of openings for this position.

Pet sitter or dog walker: Depending on breed and size of the pet, being a pet sitter and or dog wal er is eneficial for oth parties eing around animals is oftentimes rela ing and is eneficial for ones health he ph sical activit re uired is lower impact and, again, eneficial for oth parties involved

he ottom line is to surround ourself with li e minded people to support ou on our ourne to a sense of freedom, which in m opinion is the truest definition of health and living well at any age. et s focus on the fitness pillar ecause, in m professional opinion, it can help connect with all other pillars h sical inactivit has een identified as the fourth leading ris factor for glo al mortalit from the orld ealth rgani ation here are three different t pes of e ercise that can help our od transition through new phases of life with grace and independence Cardiovascular Exercise: he merican eart ssociation recommends minutes per wee of moderate intensit activit or minutes per wee of vigorous activit hese activities can e spent wal ing, running, c cling, or doing recreational sports ind something that ou en o and challenge ourself wee l to setting new goals Mobility Exercise: tatic and active d namic stretching, core wor along with moving as man oints through their full range of motion with control and purpose provide individuals with a health mo ilit e ercise plan omething as simple as doing three sets of sit ups, ut focusing on moving our spine one verte ra at a time each repetition, provides the control and purpose that will show the power of a properl e ecuted mo ilit e ercise Resistance Training: he final form of e ercise that will improve muscular strength and endurance here are man tools that can e used, including dum ells, sand ags, machines etc oving against the weight of our od can suffice in some ma or strength progress li e using a ench or a chair simpl to sit and stand times in a row If that is, or ecomes too

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No Limit Lifting Marilyn Katzmark, an 80-year-old San Clemente resident, deadlifts 135 pounds after a strength training session at Pacific Strength on Friday, Sept. 6. According to her trainer, Valerie Hedlund, the certified team leader at Pacific Strength, Katzmark, is actually able to deadlift 270 pounds. Throughout her life, Katzmark has remained active, participating in marathons and paddleboarding. Up until she was 70 years old, she stayed away from weight training and never believed in having an instructor. “I never liked anyone telling me what to do,” she said half-jokingly. “I found out that I was really wrong and that my strength and my wellness and everything I have now, I really owe to strength training and weights.”

Katzmark exercises six times a week, and she encourages others around her age to do the same in order to maintain structure and prevent bone and muscle decay. simple, you can progress yourself from sit to stand to squat to stand and maybe even squat to stand holding an object.

First and foremost, clients who are at risk due to a weakened skeletal system will need the support of their dietary intake to guide their body back into balance. While a consistent and methodical exercise plan will help develop and promote the person’s body through this conditioning process, it will not show the same amount of support unless backed up by a calculated nutrition plan. he ational steoporosis oundation reaffirms m eliefs in the importance of following exercise recommendations to the general population but is of greater importance to the at-risk or diagnosed osteoporosis community.

A weekly exercise program designed to improve posture, hip and back strength, balance and functional movement is crucial to keeping this population safe from unnecessary fractures while providing greater confidence to perform activities of dail living No matter where you are in your aging process, start incorporating your six pillars sooner than later.

Samantha Blankenburg owns and operates her own training facility, Everyday Athlete in San Clemente, California. Her studio offers small group and private training to a range of athletes from their early 20s into their late 60s. Samantha B also co-owns and operates an online lifestyle company with Gina Cousineau aimed to offer in person and virtual nutrition, fitness and lifestyle consulting. You can reach out to Samantha B at Samantha.

Blankenburg@gmail.com.

On the Road Again Dana Point Couple Downsizes for the Ultimate Road Trip LILLIAN BOYD

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bout a year ago, Alan Wickstrom, formerly of Dana Point, sold nearly everything he owned.

After the passing of his longtime colleague, he felt it was time to sell his business. Then came the sale of his house and vehicles.

“The house sold four days after we put it on the market,” Wickstrom said. “Everything happened so fast. We’ve been on an adventure ever since, and we don’t regret it one bit.”

Alan and his wife, Liz, bought a Ford F-350 RV and have been traveling the country for the past year. Their travels have taken them to places such as Austin, New Orleans, Virginia Beach, Ann Arbor and cities in between. Their visits last anywhere between one to three weeks.

“I feel so blessed that my wife has been on board. This has been an extraordinary way to see our country. We’ve had the best time,” Alan said, adding that one of her conditions was for

the RV to come with two restrooms—a feature that he says has been a saving grace.

The Wickstroms purchased a membership for Thousand Trails, a timeshare service for RV travelers. The membership allows them access to more than 190 sites all over the country.

Their travels have offered opportunities to see wildlife, such as wild burros and manatees, and to e plore fields of sunflowers in t roi , Wisconsin.

“We spent Christmas Day at an RV campsite in the Keys with dozens of strangers in 80-degree weather,” Liz said. “It was the best time.

I’m amazed at how gracious and welcoming the RV community is.”

The Wickstroms say “RVers” have gone out of their way to help each other in moments of need, like when the couple faced flooding in Virginia Beach, or the times they’ve arrived to their site at nighttime.

“Getting to a campsite at night could mean difficult in par ing the ther fol s will

Alan and Liz Wickstrom sold their Dana Point home along with a majority of their possessions in 2018 and have since traveled the country in their RV. Photos: Courtesy of Liz Wickstrom

come out of the woodworks with flashlights to help us park. If the RV needs any repairs, other campers help each other with fi ing or direct each other on where to go. We’ve been so lucky,” Alan said.

The Wickstroms encountered a problem in Ann Arbor after Liz lost vision in her right eye and had to stay in the area for seven weeks.

“It just so happened that we were in close proximity to the Kellogg Eye Center, a worldrenowned ophthalmology care center,” Liz said. “I was able to get the surgery I needed to restore my sight. Considering all the remote areas we’ve stayed at or traveled through, we were so fortunate.”

The Wickstroms, along with their beagle and Chihuahua-beagle mix, don’t quite know where their travels will take them next.

“We’re in Parker, Arizona, right now, looking at the Colorado River. Next week, we’ll be headed to Southern California to see family,” Alan said. “After that, we’re thinking of heading ac ast e don t now where specificall , but that’s part of the adventure.”

DOWNSIZING TAX BENEFITS FOR SENIORS CA Proposition 60 // This allows homeowners over the age of 55 to transfer the assessed value of their current home to a replacement home if that home is within the same county, is of equal or lesser value than the original property, and was purchased or newly constructed within two years of the original property’s sale.

CA Proposition 90 // This broadens the scope of Proposition 60 and allows transfers from one county to another county in California, but it is up to the discretion of the county to authorize such transfers.

Orange County is one of 10 counties in California that has an ordinance enabling the intercounty base-year value transfer.

For more information, visit the website for the California Board of Equalization, boe.ca.gov.

Secrets to a Long-Lasting Marriage

BY CARI HACHMANN

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n today’s world, many young couples are looking to their elders and past generations for advice on how to maintain a long-lasting marriage. In a time in which 40 to 50 percent of married couples in the U.S. divorce, and fewer people are getting married or are choosing to marry later in life, the tradition of staying together until death do us part can seem a little . . . gloomy. But, how beautiful and reassuring it is when you run into a couple who have made it 30, 40 or even 50 years or more.

The question begs to be asked, how do you do it? We talked with several local couples who have surpassed more than a few anniversaries together, on what their secrets are for a longlasting marriage.

“Love, common goals and interests, along with many other things, have kept us married for 35 years and still going,” San Clemente resident James Hamilton said of he and his wife, Gayle.

Scott and Diana Schmitt of San Juan Capistrano have been married 33 years.

“To me, my marriage to Diana is the best

thing that has ever happened. I believe a strong marriage is built on consistent niceties and support over time,” said Scott. “Chains do not hold a marriage together. It’s threads... hundreds of tiny threads which sew people together through the years. I have a wonderful seamstress,” he said.

Dana Point residents Ted and Mary Kay Bowersox met during their sophomore year of college and have now been married 47 years.

“We think having a common background (of faith and values) has been very instrumental in our relationship,” the couple said in an email

they wrote together.

They added, “Mutual respect is always important. Arguments have been very few over the last 50 years, but if you ever have one, try to make up before you go to bed, to get it behind you.”

San Juan Capistrano’s John Bates and his wife, Judy, have been married 61 years.

Bates said, “I believe one of the secrets to our successful marriage is the total trust and mutual support Judy and I have given to our marriage. We are sincerely devoted to each other.”

ADDRESSING OSTEOPOROSIS

BY GINA COUSINEAU

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steoporosis is often called the “silent disease.” Until a fracture occurs, we are often ignorant of its existence.

The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) states that after the age of 50, one in two women will have an osteoporotic fracture, while one in four men are also likely to have it. A scary statistic, but the fact is that osteoporosis is generally preventable and absolutely treatable.

This being said, how can we help ourselves at this stage in the game?

We must address risk factors such as family history, a slight frame, early menopause and any fracture after 50. Your doctor will likely recommend a bone density test (DXA), which can uncover the health of your bones.

While a diet rich in wholesome grains, beans, legumes, nuts, seeds, vegetables, fruit, lean proteins and healthy fats (olive oil, nuts, seeds, avocado) is recommended for all, making sure you are getting appropriate calories, protein, calcium and vitamin D is paramount to prevent both sarcopenia (muscle loss) and osteoporosis (bone loss).

If you tend to miss the mark with food, supplementation can fill in the gaps he website provides an easy-to-use calcium calculator to help determine our specific calcium supplementation needs.

With regards to vitamin D, it is suggested that the 25-hydroxyvitamin D level in your blood is tested to determine if adequate, and if not, supplementation dosage can be provided. It is important to understand that there is no regulation on supplements of any kind in the U.S. I highly recommend that you look for the verified mar on our supplements, or other third-party testing, to make sure the contents match the label.

A Bone Healthy Meal Plan

BREAKFAST BOWL: ½ cup Nonfat Greek yogurt, ¼ cup muesli, 1 cup berries or other fruit, 2 tablespoons walnuts and ¼ cup non/lowfat milk in your coffee/tea MORNING SNACK: one cup soymilk heated for latte and medium orange LUNCH BOWL: 1 cup cooked quinoa,

5 ounces tofu and 2 cups broccoli sautéed with 1 tablespoon olive oil, drizzled with 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce

AFTERNOON SNACK: ½ cup cottage cheese, 2 dried apricots, and 6 pecan halves DINNER: chicken thigh; 1 red pepper, 1/2 red onion, 1 small sweet potato, cut in 2-inch pieces and tossed with ½ tablespoon olive oil, salt and pepper on sheet pan for 30 minutes at 425 degrees

earn more a out how fitness can help reduce your risk, as well, from Samantha Blankenburg in this issue.

Gina Cousineau, a culinary nutritionist, is the co-owner of the San Clemente based -Mama G’s Lifestyle - with Samantha Blankenburg, offering in person and virtual nutrition, fitness and lifestyle consulting. She elcomes your uestions and comments at . ama s ifestyle.com

HEARING BETTER FOR A HAPPY LIFE

BY ZACH CAVANAGH

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earing loss is something that eventually will affect a large percentage of us.

One-third of Americans between the ages of 65 and 75 have some hearing loss, according to the Mayo Clinic. That number increases to about half for those older than 75.

The symptoms of hearing loss are pretty simple, beginning with the muffling of speech or other sounds and difficult understanding words, especially with background noise. or a lot of fol s, the difficult in treating hearing loss is the failure to accept that you have the hearing loss at all. It may be easy to put the blame on other people not speaking clearly, but if it is happening enough, it may be time to see a doctor and take a hearing test.

The National Institute on Aging recommends seeing your doctor if you have trou le hearing over the phone, find it hard to follow conversations when two or more people are talking, ask people to repeat what they are saying, need to turn up the TV volume too loud for others or can’t understand when women and children speak to you.

The test is a series of beeps at different frequencies to determine the degree of hearing loss.

According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, there are three types of hearing loss: conductive, sensorineural and mixed.

Conductive happens when sounds cannot reach the inner ear due to earwax, fluid or a punctured eardrum. With conductive hearing loss, soft sounds may be hard to hear and loud sounds may be muffled. This can be treated.

Sensorineural comes from inner-ear damage. Soft sounds also may be hard to hear and loud sounds may be unclear. This is the most common type of permanent hearing loss, and hearing aids may help.

Mixed is a combination of both.

If hearing aids are needed, there are two main types.

The cheaper and smaller kinds are a sort of amplification s stem his simpl ta es the noise and increases the volume, but it doesn’t help distinguish the sounds. These can be found in an easily concealed in-ear variety or over-ear variety.

The other is more expensive and larger, but it does help distinguish sounds. These are usually over the ear and are assisted by computer chips to help with the sound quality.

For more information on hearing loss and hearing aids, check with your doctor or these local locations: THE HEARING AID DOCTOR 949.281.8975, 32565 B Golden Lantern, #496, Dana Point.

ROSE HEARING AID CENTERS 949.336.1804, 24981 Dana Point Harbor Dr., E-130, Dana Point.

MIRACLE-EAR HEARING AID CENTER 949.482.0781, 31878 Del Obispo St. Suite 111, San Juan Capistrano.

CONNECT HEARING 949.489.0668, 30250 Rancho Viejo Rd. Suite A, San Juan Capistrano.

HEARINGLIFE HEARING AID CENTER 949.503.6083, 3553 Camino Mira Costa Suite C, San Clemente.

ORANGE COUNTY PHYSICIANS’ HEARING SERVICES 949.276.4008, 675 Camino de los Mares Suite 420, San Clemente.

LOCAL KNOWLEDGE

STAYING STRONG FOR LIFE!

By alerie edlund of acific Strength If you’re older than 55 and have always gone to a gym, you’re ahead of the game. But, you may need to evaluate your routine and change things up to get results.

Sometimes that means trying something new, adding more cardio or more strength (whichever you’re lacking), or ac ing off a it to allow sufficient time to recover If you’ve never been a gym rat, you may know you need strength training, but may not know how much or what kind you need. Try this routine at home to get you started: . al to your doctor. Make sure there are no contraindications to beginning an exercise routine.

2. Walk around (your house or your block) for 10 minutes. . a e your shoes and soc s off, so you can feel your feet push into the floor.

Finding the Right Fit Hospice and Palliative Care in South Orange County Aims to Provide Comfort

BY LILLIAN BOYD

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inding the right care for an aging loved one can come with overwhelming options, particularly when he or she faces a serious illness.

Hospice and palliative care both provide comfort for a patient.

Palliative care can begin at diagnosis and in conjunction with treatment. Hospice care begins after the treatment for serious illness or disease has stopped and it is clear that the patient will not survive the illness. Hospice is typically offered when medical treatment is no longer an option or if a client has six or fewer months to live.

Synergy HomeCare of Coastal Cities is a family-owned-and-operated Home Care Agency that has been serving the Orange County area since 2012. Teresa Chadsey, Synergy’s vice president, says that the service provider’s caretakers offer a variety of care to make clients feel as comfortable as possible for these types of phases in life.

“Our goal is to offer a reasonable alternative to nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Our caregivers take a courteous and compassionate approach to every job, and we often participate in continuing education programs in order to improve service,” Chadsey said.

Synergy offers live-in care, 24-hour care, toileting and incontinence assistance, managing difficult ehaviors, athing assistance, errand and transportation assistance, making meal time more enjoyable, light housekeeping, companionship and respite for family caregivers.

“We develop a relationship with our clients and their families. Together, we develop a plan of care that addresses the clients’ daily needs and always focus on helping them maintain their dignity,” Chadsey said.

When searching for the right care provider in terms of hospice or palliative care, Chadsey says it is imperative to choose a California state-licensed agency that is insured.

“Inquire if all employees are background checked,” Chadsey said. “Researching an agency and reading their Google reviews is an effective way to assist in narrowing down your options as well.”

Palliative care may be offered by hospitals, home care agencies, cancer centers, as well as long-term care facilities. Your health care provider or hospital can give you the names of palliative and hospice care specialists near you. Be sure to inform your provider of what causes the most pain, discomfort and stress so that patients can receive care tailored to meet their needs.

. hair S uats Find a dining room chair, stand in front of it, facing away. With your feet on the floor, push mostly through your heel and mid-foot. Reach your butt back. Sit on the chair. Pause for one second. Stand up: shift your weight forward, but not on your toes.

Push through your heel and mid-foot. Stand up tall, straighten our legs epeat five to times, uilding repetitions as you’re able. . ushups Place your hands on a tall countertop.

Straighten your arms so your body is straight and angles toward the floor. Bend your elbows so your chest meets the countertop. Push yourself away from the counter to the straight-arm start position. Repeat five to times, uilding repetitions as ou re a le s this gets easier, move to a lower surface. . eadlift Stand one foot away from a wall, facing away. Reach your butt back to the wall, allowing knees to bend as your butt gets closer to the wall. Gently touch the wall with your butt (do not lean on the wall).

Push your hips forward, straighten your legs, and stand tall epeat five to times, uilding repetitions as you’re able. . Bac to the all lan Stand with your back against a wall. Keep heels, butt, shoulders and back of head in contact with the wall. Reach your hands out in front of your shoulders, palms down. Don’t let your shoulders come away from the wall. Open your hands and spread your arms so that the back of your hands touch the wall on either side of your body. Squeeze your shoulder lades epeat five to times, uilding repetitions as you’re able.Bonus: While still against the wall, stand tall and slowly turn your head so you can look from side to side. Keep all points of contact with the wall.

Start with two to three rounds of the entire routine, two to three times per week. Once that feels easy, add weight, or start coming to our Silver Strength Class and learn how to build more strength and stay Strong For Life! Marilyn, the 80-year-old who can deadlift 270 pounds started strength training when she was 70! It’s never too late to try something new!

Silver Strength Class: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. at Pacific Strength, 1520 N. El Camino Real, #3, San Clemente. valerie@pacstrength.com. 949.291.6093.

GETTING OUT

On Stage at The Coach House: Jim Messina

Jim Messina will play The Coach House in San Juan Capistrano on Thursday, Oct. 3. Photo: Courtesy of George Bekris

BY SHAWN RAYMUNDO, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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im Messina refuses to be pigeonholed into any one particular genre or style of music.

As a founding member of 1960s country rock group Poco, he and his fellow bandmates, including Richie Furay, have become widely regarded as the pioneers for the genre.

However, for Messina, who was the other half of Loggins & Messina in the ’70s and played with Furay in Buffalo Springfield during the ’60s, he wants to “continue to be an artist of the past, present and future.”

Throughout his years of performing live for audiences, Messina has maintained a set list that includes hits from all of his previous musical acts, using only a fraction of his shows for his own solo works.

But, during a phone call from his Tennessee home, Messina told San Clemente Times that he wants to incorporate more of his own solo material in 2020, including songs from Under a Mojito Moon: Part 1, his last studio album from 2009 that he recorded with a flamenco guitar.

“I want to move forward in 2020 and start bringing in my solo works and songs,” Messina said. “And again, to get away from—if I may say this—getting away from the country rock image.”

Messina adds that as his musical career moves into the 2020s, he’s finding it difficult to hang his hat on one particular style of music, especially considering his catalogue of works include rock, country, folk, and Spanish.

Messina got his start with Buffalo Springfield in 1966 as the recording engineer for the band’s second album, Buffalo Springfield Again. He was later tapped to produce the group’s follow-up albums, as well as replace Bruce Palmer as bassist.

When the band split in 1968, he and Furay formed Poco, going away from the folk

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rock sound of Buffalo and creating that country rock vibe they’ve become known for. And in 1970, Messina started writing music with Kenny Loggins.

Messina related his current feelings toward his music to the way he felt when he and Loggins formed their rock pop duo, Loggins & Messina.

“The music that I find where I’m at in my life is not country rock; that’s part of my past,” he said. “I think if you move forward to Loggins & Messina, you’ll hear where I was evolving away from Poco, musically. Evolving as a songwriter, as a lyricist, as an instrumentalist.”

Messina later felt a similar way in 2009, when he wrote Under a Mojito Moon, which drew influences from Spanish and Cuban melodies.

With such a vast catalogue of tunes to choose from, Messina acknowledges that he plays what the audience has mainly come to hear during shows, which are many hits from his previous works with Springfield, Poco and Loggins.

Sprinkled into the set will also be some acoustic jams of his. But he notes that the last part of the night is where he likes to get people grooving.

“If we take an intermission, we’ll take a break there, and the next part of the set, for me, is really taking the energy and moving it at an exponential level to where by the end of the show, they’re up and out of their seats and rocking and moving,” he said.

Messina will be bringing those grooves and moves to San Juan Capistrano when he plays The Coach House next month.

Tickets to see Messina on Thursday, Oct. 3, are $39.50. Doors open at 6 p.m., with the show scheduled to start at 8 p.m.

The Coach House is located at 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. For tickets or more information, call 949.496.8930 or visit thecoachhouse.com. SC Page 25

PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE NOMINEES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following persons have been nominated for the offices mentioned below to be filled at the Special Municipal Election to be held in the City of San Clemente on the 5th day of November, 2019: For Member of the City Council

Vote for One

Christina Selter Small Business Owner Dee Coleman Chief Executive Officer Michael (Mickey) McLane Retired Business Person Jackson Hinkle Marketing Specialist Gene James Security Consultant —————————————— Joanne M. Baade City Clerk City of San Clemente, California PUBLIC NOTICE NOMINADOS PARA CARGOS PÚBLICOS POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO DE QUE las siguientes personas han sido nominadas para los cargos mencionados a continuación para ser electos en la Elección Municipal Especial que se celebrará en la Ciudad de San Clemente el 5 de noviembre de 2019: Para el Miembro del Concejo de la Ciudad Vote por Uno Christina Selter Propietario de Negocio en Pequeña Escala Dee Coleman Director Ejecutivo de Corporación Michael (Mickey) McLane Empresario Jubilado Jackson Hinkle Especialista en Mercadeo Gene James Consultor de Seguridad ———————————————— Joanne M. Baade Secretaria Municipal Ciudad de San Clemente, California PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No.: 00000006581995 Title Order No.: 170037866 FHA/VA/PMI No.: ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY APPLIES ONLY TO COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR, NOT TO THIS RECORDED ORIGINAL NOTICE. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/25/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 05/02/2007 as Instrument No. 2007000283546 of official records in the office of San Clemente Times September 26–October 2, 2019

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the County Recorder of ORANGE County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: RONALD ALEXANDER DENHAAN AND DEBRA A DENHAAN, HUSBAND AND WIFE, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 10/07/2019 TIME OF SALE: 9:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Anaheim – Orange County, 100 The City Drive, Orange, CA 92868. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 61 CHARLESTON LN, COTO DE CAZA, CALIFORNIA 92679 APN#: 778-181-48 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $1,191,062.97. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code.

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www. auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000006581995. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AUCTION.COM 800280-2832 www.auction.com BARRETT DAFFIN

FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP as Trustee 3990 E. Concours Street, Suite 350 Ontario, CA 91764 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 08/30/2019 BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. A-4703905 09/12/2019, 09/19/2019, 09/26/2019 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE INVITING ELECTRONIC BIDS AQUATICS CENTER PLAY ACTIVITY POOL REPLASTER City Project No. 19513 Bids shall be submitted electronically through the City’s electronic procurement system (PlanetBids) at: https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal. cfm?CompanyID=28939. Bids must be received by no later than 2:00 p.m. on Thursday October 10, 2019. PlanetBids will not receive any bids submitted after 2:00 p.m., as they will be deemed disqualified.

Only electronic bids submitted through PlanetBids will be accepted. Bid tabulations will be available on PlanetBids immediately following the bid closing.

Bidders must complete line items information (PlanetBids Line Item Tab), and attach a paper Bid Form, completed in full and signed (PlanetBids Attachments Tab). In addition the Bidder shall attach Subcontractor(s) Listing, Experience Form, Copy of Bid Security, and all other documents required herein (PlanetBids Attachments Tab). The system will not accept a bid for which any required information is missing. Prior to the bid due date and time, all bidders shall submit the original Bid Security to: Chris Tanio, PE City of San Clemente 910 Calle Negocio, Suite 100 San Clemente, CA 92673 The work to be done consists of furnishing all materials, equipment, tools, labor and incidentals as required by the plans, specifications and contract documents for the AQUATICS CENTER PLAY ACTIVITY POOL REPLASTER CITY Project No. 19513, in the City of San Clemente, California.

Reference is hereby made to these Specifications for further particulars, and same are by such reference incorporated herein and made a part thereof, the same as though fully set forth hereunder.

Specifications and contract documents are posted in the City of San Clemente PlanetBids System Vendor Portal website at: https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal. cfm?CompanyID=28939. All bidders must first register as a vendor on the City of San Clemente PlanetBids System website to participate in a bid or to be added to prospective bidders list.

The contract does call for monthly progress payments based upon the engineer’s estimate of the percentage of work completed. The City will retain 5% of each progress payment as security for completion of the balance of the work. At the request and expense of the successful bidder, the City will pay amounts so retained upon compliance with the requirements of Government Code Section 14402 and the provisions of the contract documents pertaining to “substitution of securities.”

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations, in accordance with Section 1770 of the California State Labor Code and in accordance with the terms of he Southern California Master Labor Agreement, has heretofore established a prevailing rate of per diem wages to be paid in the construction of the above entitled work. The said wage rates are herein referred to and adopted in this Notice as though

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fully set forth herein, and said scale is made a part of this Notice by reference.

Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1771.1, no contractor or sub-contractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a public works project submitted on or after March 1, 2015 unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. Furthermore, all bidders and contractors are hereby notified that no contractor or sub-contractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public project unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations.

Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1771.4, all bidders are hereby notified that this project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations.

No bid will be accepted from a contractor who has not been licensed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9, Division III of the Business and Professions Code, State of California. Bidder shall possess a Class “C53 Swimming Pool Contractor” California State Contracting License in good standing and shall have successfully completed two projects of similar scope for a public agency.

The bidder, by submitting its electronic bid, agrees to and certifies under penalty of perjury under the laws of the state of California, that the certification, forms and affidavits submitted as part of this bid are true and correct.

The City of San Clemente reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

To be published: and:

September 19th, 2019 September 26th, 2019 ___________________________ Tom Bonigut Public Works Director

A MANDATORY pre-bid meeting will be held to inspect the site and discuss the work to be done and the Contractor’s responsibilities. The City’s representatives will be available to address questions.

The meeting will be held at the City’s Community Development Building N, located at 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, CA 92673, on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. ALL BIDDERS MUST R.S.V.P. THE PRE-BID MEETING IN THE PLANETBIDS PORTAL IN ORDER TO BE DEEMED A RESPONSIVE BIDDER. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE INVITING SEALED BIDS WATER RECLAMATION PLANT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM REPLACEMENTS PHASE I PLANT MAIN DISTRIBUTION PANEL (PMD) PROJECT NO. 16205 Sealed bids or proposals will be received at the office of the City Clerk, 910 Calle Negocio, City of San Clemente, California, until 2 p.m. on Thursday of October 10, 2019 and will be publicly opened and read on said day and time in the Conference Room B, 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, California 92673.

The work to be done consists of furnishing all materials, equipment, tools, labor and incidentals as required by the plans, specifications and contract documents for the WATER RECLAMATION PLANT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM REPLACEMENTS PHASE I PLANT MAIN DISTRIBUTION PANEL (PMD) PROJECT NO. 16205, in the City of San Clemente, California.

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reject any or all bids.

Specifications and contract documents are posted in the City of San Clemente PlanetBids System Vendor Portal website at www.san-clemente.org/ vendorbids. All bidders must first register as a vendor on the City of San Clemente PlanetBids System website to participate in a bid or to be added to prospective bidders list.

To be published: Thursday September 19, 2019 And: Thursday September 26, 2019

No bid will be received unless it is made on a Bid form furnished by the City Engineer. Each bid must be accompanied by cash, certified or cashier’s check, or bidder’s bond, made payable to the City of San Clemente for an amount equal to at least ten percent (10%) of the amount bid, such guarantee to be forfeited should the bidder to whom the contract is awarded fail to enter into the contract.

The contract does call for monthly progress payments based on the engineer’s estimate of the percentage of work completed. The City will retain 5% of each progress payment as security for completion of the balance of the work. At the request and expense of the successful bidder, the City will pay amounts so retained upon compliance with the requirements of Government Code Section 14402 and the provisions of the contract documents pertaining to “substitution of securities.”

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations, in accordance with section 1770 of the California State Labor Code and in accordance with the terms of the Southern California Master Labor Agreement, has heretofore established a prevailing rate of per diem wages to be paid in the construction of the above entitled work. The said wage rates are herein referred to and adopted in this Notice as though fully set forth herein, and said scale is made a part of this Notice by reference.

Pursuant to Section 1773 of the Labor Code, the State prevailing wage rates for this project have been determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and are set forth on the DIR website: http://www.dir.ca.gov/ DLSR/PWD but are not printed in the Specifications.

Pursuant to Labor Code section 1771.1, no contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a public works project unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. Furthermore, Contractor is hereby notified that no contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. By signing this Agreement Contractor certifies that Contractor, and all subcontractors, hold current and valid registrations with the Department of Industrial Relations.

Pursuant to Labor Code section 1771.4, Contractor is hereby notified that this project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that all bids must be on the Bid Form provided, and the outside of the envelope must read as follows: OFFICIAL BID - DO NOT OPEN Project Name: WATER RECLAMATION PLANT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM REPLACEMENT PHASE I –PMD PROJECT NO. 16205 Bid Opening Date/Time: October 10, 2019 @ 2 pm.

No bid will be accepted from a contractor who has not been licensed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9, Division III of the Business and Professions Code, State of California. Bidder shall possess both Class “A” and Class “C10” California State Contracting Licenses in good standing.

The City of San Clemente reserves the right to San Clemente Times September 26–October 2, 2019

__________________________ David Rebensdorf Utilities Director City of San Clemente A NON-MANDATORY pre-bid meeting will be held to inspect the sites and discuss the work to be done and the Contractor’s responsibilities. The City’s representatives will be available to address questions. The meeting will be held at the at the Water Reclamation Plant located at 380 Avenida Pico, Building N, San Clemente, CA 92672 on Friday, September 27, 2019 at 1:30 p.m.

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE INVITING ELECTRONIC BIDS BONITO CANYON PARK & VISTA BAHIA PARK RESTROOM REPLACEMENT PROJECT City Project No’s. 17511 & 17512 Bids shall be submitted electronically through the City’s electronic procurement system (PlanetBids) at: https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal. cfm?CompanyID=28939 Bids must be received by no later than Monday, October 14th, 2019 at 2:00PM. All bids received after that time will be returned to the Bidder, as they will be deemed disqualified. Only electronic bids submitted through PlanetBids will be accepted. Bid tabulations will be available on PlanetBids immediately following the bid closing.

Bidders must complete line items information (PlanetBids Line Item Tab), and attach a paper Bid Form, completed in full and signed (PlanetBids Attachments Tab). In addition the Bidder shall attach Subcontractor(s) Listing, Experience Form, Bid Security, and all other documents required herein (PlanetBids Attachments Tab). The system will not accept a bid for which any required information is missing.

The work to be done consists of furnishing all materials, equipment, tools, labor and incidentals as required by the plans, specifications and contract documents for the BONITO CANYON PARK & VISTA BAHIA PARK RESTROOM REPLACEMENT PROJECT’S, CITY Project No’s. 17511 & 17512, in the City of San Clemente, California.

The contract does call for monthly progress payments based upon the engineer’s estimate of the percentage of work completed. The City will retain 5% of each progress payment as security for completion of the balance of the work. At the request and expense of the successful bidder, the City will pay amounts so retained upon compliance with the requirements of Government Code Section 14402 and the provisions of the contract documents pertaining to “substitution of securities.”

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations, in accordance with Section 1770 of the California State Labor Code and in accordance with the terms of he Southern California Master Labor Agreement, has heretofore established a prevailing rate of per diem wages to be paid in the construction of the above entitled work. The said wage rates are herein referred to and adopted in this Notice as though fully set forth herein, and said scale is made a part of this Notice by reference.

Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1771.1, no contractor or sub-contractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a public works project submitted on or after March 1, 2015 unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. Furthermore, all bidders and contractors are hereby notified that no contractor or sub-contractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public project unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations.

Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1771.4, all bidders are hereby notified that this project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations.

No bid will be accepted from a contractor who has not been licensed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9, Division III of the Business and Professions Code, State of California. Bidder shall possess a Class “A”, California State Contracting License in good standing, and shall have successfully completed two projects of similar scope for a public agency.

The bidder, by submitting its electronic bid, agrees to and certifies under penalty of perjury under the laws of the state of California, that the certification, forms and affidavits submitted as part of this bid are true and correct.

The City of San Clemente reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

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The scope of the project is to construct site improvements for the Bonito Canyon Park & Vista Bahia Park Restroom Rehabilitation Project’s. Scope is to construct on and off site improvements and utility connections for the placement of two new Modular restroom facilities. Improvements include hardscape, sub-grade preparation, wet and dry utility installations and connections. The modular structure and slab will be constructed off site and delivered by a third party, where it will be placed on subgrade prepared by the lowest responsive responsible bidder under the agreement herein.

Reference is hereby made to these Specifications for further particulars, and same are by such reference incorporated herein and made a part thereof, the same as though fully set forth hereunder.

Specifications and contract documents are posted in the City of San Clemente PlanetBids System Vendor Portal website at: https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal. cfm?CompanyID=28939 All bidders must first register as a vendor on the City of San Clemente PlanetBids System website to participate in a bid or to be added to prospective bidders list.

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September 26th, 2019 October 3rd, 2019 __________________________ TOM BONIGUT PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR

A NON-MANDATORY pre-bid meeting will be held to inspect the site and discuss the work to be done and the Contractor’s responsibilities. The City’s representatives will be available to address questions. The meeting will be held at the City’s Community Develop¬ment Building, Offices 910 Calle Negocio, Suite 100, San Clemente, CA 92673, on Monday October 7th, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.

PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE NOS. 1679 and 1680 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of San Clemente, at its Adjourned Regular meeting of September 18, 2019, adopted the following ordinances: 1. Ordinance No. 1679 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 1 OF THE SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY FOR PARK RANGERS. 2. Ordinance No. 1680 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE ADDING MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 5, BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 5.50, SIDEWALK VENDING, AND AMEND TITLES 8, HEALTH AND SAFETY, 9, PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE, AND 12, STREETS, SIDEWALKS, AND PUBLIC PLACES, OF THE CODE, RELATING TO SIDEWALK VENDING REGULATIONS IN COMPLIANCE WITH SENATE BILL 946.

Full copies of the aforementioned Ordinances are available for review in the City Clerk’s Office, located at 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, California (949) 361-8301.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the abovereferenced Ordinances were introduced at the City Council meeting of September 3, 2019 and were adopted at the City Council Adjourned Regular meeting of September 18, 2019 by the following vote: AYES:

HAMM, WARD, MAYOR PRO TEM BANE

NOES:

NONE

ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: FERGUSON JOANNE BAADE City Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council

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CoastLines by Fred Swegles

Memories of My Aunt Evalyn and Her Historic House

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ere’s a little-known story about a San Clemente gem.

Casa Romantica is widely known as the elegant home that San Clemente founder Ole Hanson built for his family in 1927-28.

For me, Casa Romantica was my Aunt Evalyn’s house, 1952 to 1956.

My memories are hazy. I was just 4 years old when, I’m told, she purchased the Casa in 1952 for $68,000. It wasn’t far from my house on Avenida Esplanade. I visited her at Casa Romantica.

Aunt Evalyn was born Evalyn Nair in 1910. She grew up in Eagle Rock, emerging as a talented dancer who performed in musicals, in vaudeville and ultimately as a headliner with one of America’s most popular orchestras, Fred Waring and His Pennsylvanians.

In 1933, Fred and Evalyn were married. His music flourished. The Warings’ children—Dixie, Fred Jr. and Bill—grew up in Shawnee on Delaware in Pennsylvania, where the family owned a house, a golf course and the Shawnee Inn resort.

Over time, marital problems developed, Evalyn filed for separation and moved to San Clemente, where her parents lived in the 1940s and ’50s.

Casa Romantica wasn’t new to her. She had first visited in the 1920s, escorted by dance partner Bill Hanson, one of Ole Hanson’s sons.

“Bill and I were in a show in Hollywood,” she told me in 2003. “His father had just bought some property. He wanted to show it to me. He told me it was going to be a beautiful building. I couldn’t wait to see it.

Bill took me down there after (Ole) finished building the first part of the house. I never dreamed I would live there.”

That came to be in 1952. My cousins— then teenagers, growing up in Shawnee— would spend part of their summer there, part of it in San Clemente.

Bill remembers “the best of both worlds.”

“It was a wonderful family resort,” he described Shawnee Inn. “(Father) had a

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Hank and Lola Gillebaard. Photo: Courtesy of the family

Clockwise from left. At age 11, Evalyn Nair portrayed an Egyptian dancer in one of her first experiences on stage in Los Angeles. Photo: Family album. As an up-and-coming dance star, Evalyn Nair became known for her acrobatics and her high-kick technique. A newspaper clipping highlights Evalyn Nair as a star dancer with Fred Waring and His Pennsylvanians, prior to her 1933 marriage to the famed bandleader. News clippings and photos: Courtesy of Family

big pool and lots of things for kids to do.

He’d hired a Hopi Indian named White Bear, who taught kids to make lanyards and beads and shoot arrows. There was a merry-go-round, seesaws.”

San Clemente was, for the teens, a new world—the ocean, a beach town, fishing on the pier, new tastes.

“I had my first California hamburger, my first hamburger with ketchup and mustard,” Bill said. “It was delicious.” At a restaurant in Capistrano Beach, he tried his first Mexican food. He was hooked.

The elegant Rasmussen estate was next to the Casa. “Barbara Rasmussen, next door, was my age,” Bill said. “I was in love with her, but never touched her. She was just the girl next door. I was scared of girls. I was 14. She was beautiful and sweet. I only went over to her house once. It was so lovely. It’s so terrible it was (later) torn down.”

Bill remembers accompanying brother Fred in his convertible. “We were driving down the main highway through town,” Bill said. “It was probably a Saturday, and The Star-Spangled Banner starts playing on his radio (a sports event). He stopped the car, got out and saluted. He just got out and saluted for about 10 seconds; it was just silly.”

Fred Jr. grew up to be a talented musician with his own combo. Fred Sr. released

a “Two Sides of Fred Waring” album, featuring the two of them.

Today, Fred Jr. lives in Austin, Texas, Dixie in Shawnee, Bill in Palm Desert. I was named after Uncle Fred. Fifteen years ago, I unexpectedly discovered his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. I also know a street that’s named for him in Palm Desert.

Bill remembers the spectacular ocean view from Casa Romantica’s lawn. He dubiously got to “enjoy” the view while watering. “Mother made me do that every few days,” he said.

Bob Hartley, a summer friend, lived along a canyon north of the Casa.

COASTLINES “They had a small home

By Fred Swegles and a pulley going across the canyon,” Bill recalled.

Recently, I found a 1954 San Clemente Sun news item speculating that First Lady Mamie Eisenhower, visiting Palm Springs, might come see my Aunt Evalyn at Casa Romantica.

I can’t verify if it ever happened. The Eisenhowers and the Warings were known to vacation in Palm Springs. Cousin Bill and his siblings once visited the White House.

“Father was friends with Ike,” Bill said.

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“He had done some rallies for Ike. He did one at Madison Square Garden.”

The Waring teenagers sat with Mamie, chatting over Coca-Colas, then met President Eisenhower.

“We were told how to say, ‘Hello, Mr. President,’ ” Bill said. He’ll never forget how the leader of the free world, the general who had led America to win WWII, told him, this is “the God darnedest job I ever had.”

Casa Romantica was a painful period for Aunt Evalyn, going through a divorce that concluded in 1954, awarding her a substantial settlement, news reports said.

Newspapers also reported the next day that Fred married Virginia Morley, a former pianist with his band.

They remained together until his passing in 1984, as he continued to perform, host his TV show and advance choral arts. Over a 50-year period, he was acclaimed as “the man who taught America how to sing”—a forerunner of today’s Glee phenomenon.

Aunt Evalyn’s story had a happy ending.

Although she sold Casa Romantica in 1956 for $64,000, taking a loss, Bill told me she reconnected with Ramiro Santiago, a former dance partner. I had met him at the Casa, amazed with his handyman skills. I had thought he was the Casa’s gardener, nothing more.

He could fix anything. He fixed Aunt Evalyn’s heart.

Back then, I had no idea he’d once been a dashing young dancer and leader of his own rhumba band.

In 1956, Evalyn and Ramiro were married. They spent nearly 50 adoring years together.

In 2003, I visited them in San Marcos to alert them that Casa Romantica was being restored and would soon reopen as a showpiece cultural center.

Although Aunt Evalyn reiterated what a splendorous place the Casa had been, I couldn’t convince her to let me drive her up to San Clemente to revisit her former abode. She died in 2004, age 93.

Ramiro outlived Evalyn, but not by much. He was over 100 and, I suspect, found he couldn’t live without her.

I believe my last time seeing him, my sister Barbara and I took him to Del Mar Racetrack. He was a big fan. At the races, the gleam in his eye was again alive, like I’d remembered it to be from the first day I’d met him at Casa Romantica.

Fred Swegles is a longtime San Clemente resident with more than 46 years of reporting experience in the city. Fred can be reached at fswegles@picketfencemedia.com. SC PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, the SC Times provides Guest Opinion opportunities in which selected columnists’ opinions are shared. The opinions expressed in these columns are entirely those of the columnist alone and do not reflect those of the SC Times or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@sanclementetimes.com

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his happy puppy is Cash, a 6-month-old German Shepherd mix that has come a long way. When initially brought to the shelter, Cash was very scared and mostly hairless due to skin infection and mange. After medical attention and a lot of love, he is growing up to be quite a handsome and healthy pup. Cash is now ready for adoption and can’t wait to find his forever family.

If you would like to know more about Cash, please call the San Clemente/Dana Point Animal Shelter at 949.492.1617 or visit with him at 221 Avenida Fabricante, San Clemente. SC

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BY MYLES MELLOR

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Last week’s solution:

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

FROM THE ARCHIVES “Pretty Marjorie Divel,” queen of San Clemente Fiesta, takes a peek at the trophy to be given for outstanding parade entry prior to the 1956 event. Smiling with approval were the queen’s court: Fiesta princesses (left to right) LaDonna Boyer, Kay Quayle, Jackie Knutson and Kathy Maykowski.

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Robert B. Kilmurray Robert B. Kilmurray, 80, passed away on Thursday, September 12th. He fought a rare type of skin cancer (Merkel Cell Carcinoma) for 18 months, & died peacefully, while receiving hospice care, with his wife Diane at his side.

Born on January 14th, 1939 to Howard & Helen Kilmurray, Bob grew up in Alta Loma & graduated from Chaffey Union High School in Ontario in 1956, Occidental College in 1960, and was a retired Commander, US Naval Reserve.

As a real estate broker and property manager in San Clemente for 30 years, Bob contributed regularly to the community, as Kiwanis Club President, FAM volunteer driver, and as a member of San Clemente Presbyterian Church, where he served as an Elder and choir member.

He is survived by his wife Diane, children Jennifer Perry, James Coil, Jim Kilmurray, Clint Coil, & their respective spouses & grandchildren & by siblings Jean MacCalla, Jim Kilmurray & three nephews.

Memorial service will be on Saturday, October 5th at 11am at San Clemente Presbyterian Church.

Mexican food and ice cream immediately following in the Fellowship Hall. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial gifts be given to Family Assistance Ministries, 1030 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, CA 92673.

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Loving League SCHS girls volleyball wins 11th straight league match

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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an Clemente faced the toughest challenge to its Sea View League supremacy in this league cycle on Tuesday, Sept. 24, but Abby Stewart and the Tritons aced the test against Tesoro.

Stewart posted a team-high 19 kills and sparked San Clemente’s decisive run in the fifth set to down Tesoro, 22-25, 25-21, 25-23, 25-27, 15-11, in a back-and-forth league match at San Clemente High School.

“We knew this was most likely going to be our toughest league competitor,” Stewart said. “We really wanted to get this win.

It was a huge momentum-builder. Even with the first-game loss, we figured out a way to come back right away, snap back into it and get the momentum.”

Tesoro (1-1 in league) finished second to the champion Tritons (currently 16-5, 3-0) in league last season, with Tesoro’s two league losses each coming as four-set decisions to San Clemente.

“We hadn’t played them (Tesoro this year), but we’d seen them a couple times (in the same tournaments),” San Clemente coach Casey Swenson said. “They seemed similar to us. Lots of good steady weapons all the way around the court. I think we knew it was going to be tight.”

Following a winless South Coast League campaign in 2017, the Tritons were shuffled into the Sea View League. San Clemente has now won 11 consecutive league matches.

“We’re super close and all want the

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San Clemente girls volleyball faced its toughest Sea View League test to date on Tuesday, Sept. 24, but the Tritons were victorious in a five-set match over Tesoro. Photo: Zach Cavanagh

same thing,” Stewart said. “We want the same result, we all want to get the wins, and that helps us push forward. We want to live up to what we did last year, and finish with a great season this year.”

Ella Gardiner was right behind Stewart with 18 kills, and Ashley Haas came in with huge kills in the fourth and fifth sets for 12 kills on 13 attempts. Chanel Sud nailed four aces, and Isabella Comes posted three aces.

“Our rhythm this season is getting a lot of different people in at different times,” Swenson said, “and always looking to find

what combo is going to catch fire. I think all the girls at this point know that their number could get called up, and they’re ready to go.”

In the decisive fifth set, a kill by Stewart broke a 4-4 tie with Tesoro, and with Stewart serving, San Clemente never gave up the lead. Haas made three kills in a 5-0 run.

“We just wanted to get quick side-outs,” Stewart said of the late run, “and whenever we had the ball, get long serves, long runs and keep everything in, limit our airs and swing smart, listen to the other girls

around us knowing where to hit the ball.”

San Clemente led by as many as six points in the final game. Tesoro fought off one set point, but Stewart ended a long rally with the closing kill to take the set, 15-11, and the match.

The Tritons’ next match was to be at Trabuco Hills on Thursday, Sept. 26, but the match was postponed for former Dana Hills coach Oz Simmons’ celebration of life at Dana Hills High School. The nonleague match will be played on Oct. 14.

San Clemente returns to league action at Mission Viejo on Tuesday, Oct. 1. SC

Edison on Friday, Sept. 20, and once again, it was the defense that pushed the Tritons over the top.

San Clemente took advantage of two fourth-quarter interceptions to complete an impressive comeback over Edison and remain unbeaten in a 28-21 thriller at San Clemente High School.

With Edison (3-2) leading, 21-7, Drayton Joseph made the first strike in the San Clemente (5-0) comeback with a 14yard touchdown pass to Preston Rex at the end of the third quarter.

In the fourth quarter, San Clemente lineman Dean Westerberg snatched an Edison swing pass for the interception.

Nick Billoups capitalized with an 11-yard touchdown run to tie the game, 21-21.

On their next drive, the Tritons were aided by three Chargers penalties to put

San Clemente at the Edison 6-yard line.

Billoups ran in for his second TD to put San Clemente ahead, 28-21, with four minutes remaining.

Edison then drove the ball inside the San Clemente 20, but Trey Torticill came up with his third interception and sixth turnover of the season with 19 seconds remaining to end the Charger threat and seal the win.

Torticill also forced a fumble in the game that was recovered by Trenton Brail. San Clemente has forced 17 turnovers in five games.

San Clemente has played Edison each of the past four seasons and won each contest by one score.

The Tritons turn next to unbeaten Corona del Mar (4-0) and the impressive Sea Kings offense at Newport Harbor

High School on Thursday, Sept. 26.

Last season’s 21-20 win by Corona del Mar stung for San Clemente, as the Tritons fumbled with 50 seconds remaining, and the Sea Kings scored with 11 seconds left to pull out the win.

This season, it will be the toughest test yet for the San Clemente defense, as the Corona del Mar offense has averaged nearly 44 points per game. San Clemente has allowed fewer than 11 points per game.

The Sea Kings are led by Calcommitted quarterback Ethan Garbers (20 touchdowns), Stanford-committed receiver John Humphreys (7 TDs) and receiver Bradley Schlom (7 TDs).

San Clemente has held offenses to under 117 yards passing on average.

Garbers is averaging 344 yards passing per game. SC

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Surfing on a Higher Level The story of a surf club in Mozambique, the Positive Vibe Warrior Foundation and the Pope

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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n Friday, Sept. 27, at Talega Golf Club, the Positive Vibe Warrior Foundation will host its annual charity golf tournament. Masterminded by San Clemente brothers Bryan and Bernie Wohlfarth, the event’s been sold out for months, and the list of supporting sponsors is a virtual Who’s Who of both local businesses and the global surf community.

More than just the annual Stoke-O-Rama surf contest—which is coming up at the end of October—the Positive Vibe Warriors, founded by local pro surfers Dane, Patrick and Tanner Gudauskas, are endeavoring to make the ocean a better place to surf through their signature surfboard drives, support for junior lifeguard programs and commitment to water safety initiatives.

And next week, when the turf from the tourney finally settles, friend of the Positive Vibe Warriors Tom Hewitt from Durban, South Africa, will be touching down in town. Plainly put, Hewitt’s the man. He founded and runs the group Surfers Not Street Children, which uses surfing as a way to mentor disenfranchised youth throughout Africa. The program has been wildly successful, and as previously reported here, was supported by the Positive Vibe Warriors’ “Can’t Steal Our Vibe” surfboard drive, which amassed more

Photo: Courtesy of Surfers Not Street Children

than 700 boards and delivered them to South Africa.

One of Hewitt’s new projects has been the launch of the Tofu Surf Club in Mozambique—and the Gudauskas brothers aren’t the only ones supporting the cause.

“Last week, the Pope was visiting Maputo in Mozambique, and we got the callup! We took four people from Tofo Surf Club on a road trip,” Hewitt explained when we spoke a few weeks ago.

Of course, Pope Francis doesn’t just pop in—he’s the Pope. There’s a backstory.

“The story is actually quite funny,” Hewitt said. “A few years back, when Kelly Slater broke his foot at J-Bay, we were due to host him in Durban. Plans changed, obviously, but Todd Glaser and

Alek Parker came up to Durban to shoot with us for Kelly’s Continuance 2 edit.

They actually gave us a heap of time in that edit, which was super generous.”

“Awhile later, I got a call from a guy named Matias Anton, a surfer from Argentina. He worked for an organization called Scholas Occurrentes and had seen the edit. He was keen to explore a partnership between Scholas and Surfers Not Street Children. What I did not get at the time was that Pope Francis had started that organization before he was Pope and was still the figurehead.”

From a phone call out of the blue, Hewitt and Anton continued to communicate and develop the relationship between the Pope’s group and Surfers Not Street Children.

“At the time, we were looking to open our project called Tofo Surf Club in Tofo, Mozambique. So, we decided to do the program together. Only when Matias asked me to come to Rome to brief the Holy Father did it occur to me just how involved the Pope would be,” Hewitt said.

“Or just how stoked he was with the idea of surfing as a vehicle of positive change.”

The Pope and Scholas signed an agreement with Hewitt, and the project officially started in May 2018. The Tofu Surf Club was launched and is flourishing today. The challenges are somewhat different than what Surfers Not Street Children faces in places like Durban, but the mission is the same.

“Like Durban, it’s a fusion of surfing and mentorship. Although the kids in Tofo are not street kids, they do live with a set of real challenges that we are able to help them address,” Hewitt explained. “The kids are frothing, and the program is having real impact.”

All of this led to the recent meeting with the Holy See. “It was such a rad event, and Pope Francis is awesome,” Hewitt said. “Big heart for the poor, but also seems to love the idea of surfing! So, we’re stoked to keep this awesome partnership with Scholas Occurrentes going and develop the program for the kids of Tofo, Mozambique. . . . Who’d have thought the Pope would be so pumped on surfing?”

It’s pretty remarkable to think that a group of local surfers from San Clemente has helped play a role, however big or small, in not just sharing surfing with those less fortunate and empowering a new generation, but that the impact of their actions could reach all the way to the Vatican.

And when everyone tees off on Friday at Talega Golf Club, of course, good times will be had by all, but like a good swell, the ripple effect from passing the positivity will extend around the world. SC

SURF FORECAST

GROM OF THE WEEK

TANNER SANDVIG

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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his week’s Grom of the Week goes to Tanner Sandvig, who just took second place at the Western Surfing Association contest at California Street in Ventura last week.

But his competitive results aren’t really what this week’s honor is about, as good as they may be. We’re shining a light on 9-year-old Tanner because of the positive example he’s setting in and out of the water. Fired up and stoked on where surfing is taking him, he’s also loving the friends he’s making and relationships the beach life is allowing him to forge. Tanner’s

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always there to cheer on his fellow waveriders and share all the goodness that the ocean provides.

Tanner recently asked his mom to reach out to us so that he could nominate a couple of his friends for Grom of the Week honors. That speaks volumes about his character and how much he cares for his crew. Of course, we’re loving Tanner’s recommendations, and you’ll be seeing his friends here in the Grom of the Week spot in the weeks to come, but the selflessness and consideration of others really resonated, and we thought it was important to share what an amazing ambassador of aloha he’s growing into.

Thanks for keeping us stoked, Tanner.

We’ll see you in the water—the next set wave is all yours, buddy! SC

Water Temperature: 71-73 Degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: 10-15 Thursday: Easing SW/SSW swell is joined by a new NW swell for waist to shoulder high zone waves, (3-4’ faces). Light+ to moderate SSE winds in the morning, shift S in the afternoon.

Outlook: Surf size holds on Friday, then rises over the weekend, as new SW swell fillss in, showing strongest on Sunday, with chest to head high surf and sets up to a foot overhead, (4-5-6’ faces). Light winds for the mornings, followed by light+ to moderate W-WSW onshores in the afternoons. Another round of SSW swell is scheduled for next week. For the latest details be sure to visit Surfline.com.

Tanner Sandvig. Photo: Tanner Sandvig

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