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Reflections on Two Years in Office Part of a group that ousted previous officials for reform, Trustee Mike Winsten now facing recall E Y E O N S C / PAG E 7

San Clemente resident Mike Winsten, elected to the Capistrano Unified School Board in 2008, paints the recall effort as a struggle between conservatives and the teachers’ union. Photo by Jonathan Volzke

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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO A Wildfire Safety Awareness Presentation, hosted by the city of San Juan Capistrano Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will discuss basic elements of wildfire behavior, including weather, topography and residential proximity. The presentation will also address awareness and preparation principles and procedures for residents and their homes in Wildland-Urban Interface areas.

Wildfire Safety Awareness Presentation is free of charge, and takes place on Monday, August 16, at the Community Center in San Juan Capistrano, 25925 Camino Del Avion.

Speakers for the evening include Dan Runnestrand, OCFA Battalion Chief, and Tony Pointer, CERT instructor and American Red Cross instructor. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the presentation is from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. For more information, call 949.234.4565.

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Two of the five directors—Richard Dietmeier and Bob Moore—of the South Coast Water District (SCWD) are up for re-election in November. Three other potential candidates pulled papers as well—Gary Langdale, James Raneri and Richard Runge. According to the office of the Orange County Registrar, as of the August 6 filing deadline only Dietmeier, Moore and Runge had returned papers and qualified, thereby finalizing the candidate pool at three. SCWD serves and estimated 40,000 residents in Dana Point, South Laguna and a portion of San Clemente. The race for Dana Point City Council has been finalized at five candidates. Incumbents Joel Bishop, Lisa Bartlett and Mayor Steven Weinberg will be joined by new candidates William “Bill” Brough and Dana Kislig.

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…Cameron Baca Convicted on All Counts?

THE LATEST: Cameron Baca, an intramural sports coach, was convicted Thursday, August 5, of molesting three boys, ages 11 to 13, after befriending their families and spending time alone with the victims.

Baca was also convicted of being in possession of over 2,000 explicit pornographic images and videos of children.

Cameron Joseph Baca, 29, San Clemente, was found guilty by a jury of nine felony counts of lewd acts on a child under 14, four felony counts of distribution of pornography to a minor, one felony count of attempted lewd acts on a child under 14, and one felony count of possession of child pornography. “[Baca] faces a minimum of 15 years to life, and a maximum of 145 to life [in state prison],” said Heather Brown, Deputy District Attorney of the Sexual Assault Unit prosecuting this case.

WHAT’S NEXT: Sentencing will begin on Sept. 17, 2010, at 9 a.m. in Department C-28, Central Justice Center, Santa Ana. Between Jan. 2, 2006, and Dec. 18, 2008, Baca molested three boys between the ages of 11 and 13 years old.

The defendant met the victims while working as their intramural sports coach for football, lacrosse, and basketball in South Orange County.

Baca befriended the families of the victims and groomed the boys by spending time with them, attending their sporting events that he was not coaching, buying them baseball cards and inviting them to his home for meals and to do various work around the house.

Baca sexually assaulted the three victims including touching their crotch and buttocks and engaging in oral copulation. The defendant also showed the victims pornography.

In December 2008, John Doe #1 disclosed the sexual assault against him to his family.

Investigation by the Orange County Sheriff’s Department revealed that Baca also had two additional victims. In a subsequent search of Baca’s home, the defendant was found to be in possession of over 2,000 pornographic images of young children being raped and sodomized.

He was also in possession on his computer of www.sanclementetimes.com

over 500 child pornography videos and more than 50 written stories describing adult men, including coaches and babysitters, having sex with young boys.

FIND OUT MORE: Stay tuned for updates or visit www.orangecountyda.com.

—David Zimmerle

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…Former Resident Faces Trial for Murdering Daughter?

THE LATEST: A father began his trial Monday for murdering his daughter and keeping her body in a freezer in his recreational vehicle for nearly two years. The trial is expected to take up to two weeks and is being heard before Superior Court Judge Francisco Briseno.

Clarence Eugene Butterfield, 57, formerly of San Clemente, is charged with one felony count of special circumstances murder during the commission of torture and mayhem and one felony count of assault with a firearm.

If convicted on all counts, Butterfield faces a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole. Opening statements began Monday, Aug. 9, at 9:30 a.m. in Department C-45, Central Justice Center in Santa Ana. In December 2006, Butterfield is accused of murdering his 21-year-old daughter, Rebekah Butterfield. He is accused of torturing the victim and intentionally making her suffer by repeatedly shooting her in the leg, foot, knee, side of her head, and body parts with a small caliber handgun with the intent of not causing fatal injuries.

He is accused of then hog-tying his naked daughter’s ankles together with her hands behind her back and then stuffing her in the freezer of his RV while she was still alive.

Butterfield is accused of suffocating his daughter to death in the airtight freezer.

For two years after the murder, Butterfield is accused of living in the RV—a 1995 Chevrolet Tioga—with his daughter’s body in the freezer.

In September 2008, Butterfield was arrested on an unrelated case in Orange County for obstructing a police officer after being pulled over by the intersection

of Stonehill and Del Obispo Street in Dana Point.

He was then sent to Nevada on an unrelated criminal warrant from that state for being wanted on charges of forgery. His RV, which was left in the alley of an acquaintance’s business, was then towed.

While cleaning the RV on Oct. 28, 2008, employees from AC Towing Inc. in San Clemente, discovered a corpse stuffed into the horizontal freezer of Butterfield’s RV, which was being stored on their lot. The towing company contacted the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. Responding deputies found Butterfield’s daughter inside the freezer. The body was badly decomposed and wrapped in several layers of plastic.

Butterfield is also accused of shooting and stabbing his daughter in the months leading up to the murder. These crimes went unreported.

Butterfield, who was still in custody in Las Vegas when his daughter’s body was discovered, was charged Oct. 30, 2008, for the murder of Rebekah Butterfield. The defendant was brought back to Orange County April 14, 2009, to face charges. He was indicted on the charges Dec. 8, 2009.

WHAT’S NEXT: Senior Deputy District Attorney Ebrahim Baytieh of the Homicide Unit is prosecuting this case, while Deputy Public Defender Lisa Eyanson is representing Butterfield.

FIND OUT MORE: Stay tuned for updates or visit www.orangecountyda.com.

—DZ

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…City Council Election Race?

THE LATEST: With Wednesday’s 5 p.m. filing deadline fast approaching, those candidates who were on the ballot for the November 2 election to fill three city council seats had reached a total of seven people.

So far Joe Anderson, Lori Donchak, Patrick Crosby, Georgia Key Smith, Jim Evert, Chris Hamm and Brenda Miller have all filed their papers and will be included on the ballot. Both Anderson and Donchak are incumbents who are each seeking re-election to City Council.

As of Wednesday morning Tim Brown had filed his papers but had yet to qualify for the ballot, while Jay Gaskins was still holding his papers.

WHAT’S NEXT: The last day to register to vote to be eligible to vote in the November 2, 2010 election is October 18, 2010. You will need to re-register if there has been a change in your status since the last election (name change, new address, etc.). Registration forms are available at City Hall, 100 Avenida Presidio, and can also be accessed on-line at www.oc.ca. gov/election. You can also call the City Hall Receptionist at 949.361.8200 to request that a mail-in registration form be sent to you.

FIND OUT MORE: www.san-clemente.org.

—DZ

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…CUSD Elections?

THE LATEST: Each of the trustee seats in the Capistrano Unified School District up for re-election in November will be a contested race, as parents’ group Children First on Tuesday announced a fifth and final candidate, Martha McNicholas.

McNicholas is a Stanford-educated engineer who has served in various PTA and school roles, including committees that helped determine school boundaries and districtwide school year calendars. She is challenging incumbent Ellen Addonizio, a CPA. In other areas, incumbent Anna Bryson is being challenged by Dana Hills 2010 Dolphin of the Year Saam Alikhani, and incumbent Larry Christensen is being challenged by college-prep company owner Lynn Hatton.

In the recall election, also on November 2, Trustee Mike Winsten is being challenged by attorney John Alpay and Trustee Ken Lopez Maddox is being challenged by Children First candidate Gary Pritchard, as well as retired teacher Gary Miller and Paul Hebbard, a CPA. WHAT’S NEXT: The election is November 2.

In addition to who will fill five of the seven CUSD seats, voters will also be asked to decide if trustees should continue to be elected at large—in which all voters cast a ballot for (Cont. on page 5)

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Eye on SC (Cont. from page 3) all trustee seats—or whether the system should be changed to where voters in each geographic area vote only for a single trustee to represent them.

FIND OUT MORE: See the Beyond the Blackboard blog at www.sanclementetimes.com for the candidates’ statements and watch future issues of the San Clemente Times.

—Jonathan Volzke

Children First candidates for the Capistrano Unified board: Gary Pritchard, Lynn Hatton, John Alpay, Martha McNicholas and Saam Alikhani. Photo by Jonathan Volzke

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…Teleworker Advisory Meeting Coming Up?

THE LATEST: Local flex-executives (aka teleworkers) are invited to attend the third meeting of the local Municipal Teleworker Advisory Group on Tuesday, August 24 at 1 p.m. with Mayor Jim Dahl.

The meeting will be held at the Cyber Café Computer Learning Center at 1030 Calle Negocio in San Clemente. The meetings offer an insightful discussion on many topics such as identifying shared business skills, activities to get flex-executives interacting in the community, and improving wireless coverage.

WHAT’S NEXT: This meeting will feature guest speaker, Dr. William Thomas, Vice President of the Friends of San Clemente Beaches, Parks & Recreation Foundation.

As a foundation board member, Dr. Thomas was instrumental in founding the Cyber Café Computer Learning Center which offers computer education for all ages, providing courses and workshops from beginning basics to digital photography. Dr. Thomas also serves on the City of San Clemente’s Parks & Recreation Commission.

This San Clemente group is a subgroup within the Orange County Teleworkers Association, a non-profit membership group.

Anyone who is a San Clemente teleworker is invited to attend and get involved. There is no fee to join.

FIND OUT MORE: For more information, call 949.361.8254 or visit www.scl.octeleworkers. com/mtag.htm.

—DZ

On the Bubble Other topics making news this week Summer Beach Concert Series set for Thursday: The 11th Annual Beach Concert Series is “Bringing the Bands to the Sand!” Join the community to celebrate live music on the beach with the sunset as your backdrop and free seating in the sand. On Thursday, August 12, Gregory Wolfe will perform a tribute show as Rod Stewart. With hits like Hot Legs, Maggie May, Tonight’s the Night and Do Ya Think I’m Sexy, the show promises to be a lot of fun. Admission is free. For more information contact the Recreation Division at 949.361.8264.

Live Fire Exercises and Aircraft Training Exercises May Increase Noise Levels at Camp Pendleton: Camp Pendleton units will be firing high-explosive munitions into the Whiskey and Zulu impact areas from midnight to 3 a.m. Thursday and 6 a.m. to midnight Friday. Aircraft will drop explosive munitions into the Zulu impact area from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. Depending on atmospheric conditions, the sound of the explosions may be amplified and heard up to 50 miles away. For future inquiries regarding increased noise levels, please refer to the weekly noise advisories posted on the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton website at http://www.pendleton.usmc.mil/information/noiseAdvisory.asp.

Ribbon cutting ceremony planned at Rainbow Sandals: Solar Monkey is planning to have a ribbon cutting ceremony at Rainbow Sandals, 900 Calle Negocio, with Mayor Jim Dahl as a speaker on August 17.

The solar company has completed the largest single site solar installation to date within the city and will debut their newest addition at around 10:30 a.m.

Have a story idea or topic you would like to read about? Send your suggestions to editorial@sanclementetimes.com.

• Activities for Children at SONGS Open House: San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) will host an open house on Thursday, August 12, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the San Clemente High School Triton Center. Children attending the event can enjoy different activities, including a crafts table, face painting and an environmental interactive booth. For the adults, there will be information booths on a variety of topics including emergency planning, community partnerships and plant security. The open house is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. For more information, please write to nuccomm@songs.sce.com, or visit the website at www.songscommunity.com. • North Beach Advocates Advise Public Regarding Petition Fraud: Petitioners opposed to Playa del Norte may have made claims that could land them in hot water. It is a misdemeanor to make a false statement or exhibit false information while trying to collect petition signatures under California law. The Pro North Beach Vision Coalition has received several complaints regarding statements made by petition circulators. They are advising people to document and report any false or outlandish statements made by signature gatherers and report them to the San Clemente City Clerk. Aggressive and argumentative behavior should be reported to property owners or store managers where such incidents occur. Citizens have been contacting Pro North Beach representatives and at times posting their experiences on the “I’m for Playa del Norte” Facebook page. Anyone who has encountered false claims from anti-North Beach petitioners can report the incident to the San Clemente City Clerk at cityclerk@san-clemente.org. If someone believes they signed a petition under false pretenses and wants their name removed, they can call the City Clerk’s office at 949.361.8345 or fill out a form available at www.pronorthbeach.org.

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City and Community Calendar Thursday, August 12 Jeff Abbit Magician Show

Pajama Storytime 7 p.m. Fun for families and kids at the library.

242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.3493, www. ocpl.org.

Friday, August 13 Donate Blood 11 a.m.-5 p.m. American Red Cross hosts a blood donation at Community Center. 100 N. Calle Seville, www.redcrossblood.org.

10:30 a.m. Entertainment for all ages with comedy and magic tricks at the Community Center; hosted by the library. 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.492.3493, www.ocpl.org.

Seniors’ Ice Cream Social

Chat With Pat

Island Nights

10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Doctor who specializes in healthcare for seniors visits the Senior Center to answer questions. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.498.3322, www.san-clemente.org.

SONGS Open House

12 p.m. Sundaes and entertainment by Gerri Iris at the Senior Center. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.498.3322, www.san-clemente.org.

6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Families are invited to Ole Hanson Beach Club for swimming, live music, acitivites and dinner. Adults $4, kids $3. 105 W. Avenida Pico, 949.361.8264, www.sanclemente.org.

4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. “SONGS: An Interactive Exhibit and Open House for the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station.” Taking place at the San Clemente High School Triton Center. 700 Avenida Pico, 949.368.3345, www.san-clemente.org.

SC Lawn Bowling

Neighborhood Committee Meeting

Kid’s Craft Corner

6:30 p.m. San Clemente Collaborative group meeting at Mendocino Apartments in Talega.

209 Calle Salida, 949.205.2562, scccollaborative@gmail.com.

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Kids ages 3 to 10 can get creative at the library by choosing an activity from the craft selection. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.3493, www.ocpl.org.

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Free instruction offered Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at San Luis Rey Park; call for times. 109 Avenida San Luis Rey, 949.361.1977.

Saturday, August 14

Sunday, August 15

Toastmasters

SCAA Meeting 3 p.m.–5 p.m. The San Clemente Art Association meets the second Sunday at the Community Center. Refreshments served. Members free, non-members $5 donation. 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.492.7175, www.scartgallery.com.

Monday, August 16 Fun on the Run 2:15 p.m.-4:15 p.m. Traveling kids activity program featuring. Locations listed online.

949.361.8264, www.san-clemente.org.

German Speaking Group 2 p.m.–4p.m. Every Monday at Café Calypso.

114 Avenida Del Mar, 949.361.8436.

Tuesday, August 17 Family Storytime 9:30 a.m. Sunshine readers tell stories at the library. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.3493, www.ocpl.org.

Nance bear’s Card Class 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Make greeting cards at the Senior Center. RSVP. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.498.3322, www.san-clemente.org.

City Council Meeting 6 p.m. Regular meeting in City Hall Council Chambers. 100 Avenida Presidio, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

7 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Practice public speaking in a friendly and supportive atmosphere at the library, 242 Ave. Del Mar, 949.361. 8463, www.sanclemente.freetoasthost.net.

Wednesday, August 18 SOCGEMS Meeting 7:30 p.m. The South Orange County Gem & Mineral Society Meeting meets the third Wednesday of the month in the Community Center. 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.498.3069, www.socgems.org.

French Conversation Club 2 p.m.–4 p.m. Come and chat at Café Calypso every Wednesday; no fees, no registration.

114 Avenida Del Mar, 949.493.5228.

Planning Commission Meeting 6 p.m. Study session in Ocean View Conference Room; 7 p.m. Regular meeting in Council Chambers. 100 Avenida Presidio, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

SCLS Firewatch Volunteer Training 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Become a South County Land Stewards Firewatch Volunteer and help prevent fires in local South County communities. Free training at Orange County Fire Authority Fire Station #58, Station Way, Ladera Ranch, 949.489.9778, www.theconservancy.org/ downloads/Firewatch.pdf.

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Reflections on Two Years in Office

Part of a group that ousted previous officials for reform, Trustee Mike Winsten now facing recall

By Jonathan Volzke San Clemente Times

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an Clemente resident Mike Winsten was elected to the Capistrano Unified School District in 2008, ousting longtime Trustee Duane Stiff and completing a sweep of the seven-member board for a “reform” platform.

That reform effort gained its first foothold in 2006, when Trustees Sue Palazzo and Ken Lopez Maddox were seated in a recall that Winsten helped lead. Since then, the board has been forced to cut tens of millions of dollars from its budget and faced a three-day teachers strike.

Now, the attorney and father of five, finds himself facing a possible recall in November, along with Lopez Maddox.

Winsten sat down in the offices of the San Clemente Times to discuss his two years in office and the current state of the district.

You’re in office for just less than two years. When you were elected, is this where you expected to be?

It’s fair to say I really didn’t have any expectations as to what this might be like if I was to be elected back in November of 08 and had been a board gadfly for two or three years before that I certainly had some sense of the degree of difficulty in managing and governing a district like CUSD, for all sorts of reasons, including the complicated funding issues.

But when I pulled papers to run for this office, in the first week of August 2008, the financial crisis that we’re all now very familiar with had not really been brought to the forefront. If you will recall, it was after Labor Day that year when things really started crashing and I’d never expected to be seated in office dealing with the phenomenal budget problems handed to us all by the macro economic picture our country, our state, the entire world, and certainly did not expect the raw deal that public education was handed by both our federal government and our state government, which is where we get all of our money.

On top of that, did I foresee the depth of the opposition that came at me and my board colleagues from the night I was sworn in?

That’s one of those things that you can never believe it until you see it. And until we saw it play out, no. I thought people of good faith and good intent and good intentions, who speak a good game about public education and the children, you’d think lost the political and ideological battles for the hearts and minds and votes of the voters might set that aside for at least a board meeting or two and see how a newly board member such as myself might interact and perform and make decisions and try to engage other board members into deliberations.

If you recall that first night I was sworn in, I was told I would be facing a recall … I was told that broken campaign promises before I had been sworn in and before I had taken a vote, I had been threatened by recall before I voted on anything. So obviously this all had orchestrated from in my view, the day after the November 4, 2008 election. And the orchestration started the night I was sworn in.

You and other board members have been criticized for participating in the www.sanclementetimes.com

Mike Winsten. Photo by Jonathan Volzke

Pacific Research Institute documentary “Not as Good as You Think, the Myth of the Middle Class School,” which was seen as critical of CUSD. Do you regret that?

I think there’s room in the public discourse and debate about public education for critics. And if you’re going to silence the critics, then what is this all about ? I see public education in CUSD as a great accomplishment. They do a really great job…I don’t have a complaint with the educational delivery in this district. I didn’t back then, I really don’t right now.

I don’t like the facilities planning and the way we have too many undersized school sites and under built schools and schools without adequate MPRs and gyms and cafeterias and all these other things and too many portables. That’s the crux of my criticism. And if you listen to my words and correct me if I’m wrong, I was very critical of the administrators, I don’t know that I said a word about the teachers. I don’t’ think I did.

I called the administrators to task and the former board to the task, not the teachers.

I’m still very happy with our teachers – not so much with the ones who want to recall me of course, but the teachers who have had my children have been great and it’s been a great experience. My kids are still in public schools, contrary to what I hear, and … I have serious public policy and negotiating differences with the union leaders, I don’t’ take that our on the teachers.

I’m the one whose gone to bat two budget years in a row for firing fewer teachers.

I just really don’t get that.

If I were really all that disenchanted with education in CUSD and job the teachers are doing. Would I entrust my kids to them every day? No. What better seal of approval

can there be for me than watching my kids leaving for school every day going to the local public school.

I want continuous improvement in public education. When I see the title not as good as you think, to me there’s a lot of room for improvement. When you stop believing there’s room for improvement. Whether it’s your personal life, or a corporation like a large public agency, that’s just stagnation and that’s the beginning of the end.

You don’t like the union, and say the strike was orchestrated to help the recall against you.

I’m not the first person to not become a fan of the union.

You can’t break a union. They’re creatures of state law. They’re here to stay.

Until state law changes, they ain’t going anywhere. Do I think they are sometimes they are overbearing and self-serving to the detriment to our students and our children?

Yes, I do. And I think this experience this past spring is a perfect example of that, when they went to war, a strike over a desire to balance the budget by raising class sizes and firing more young teachers. And this board said no. We’re not going to raise every class size by two. We’re not going to fire 300 more teachers or whatever the number turned out to be. We want to not raise class sizes across the board, k-12 like the fact-finder recommended. Let’s work it out …and they said we’re going on strike.

Our unions are well organized and well counseled with the best lawyers and pension accountants and all the rests. They negotiated some fantastic deals for themselves when the economy was going very well in the tech boom and the housing boom … and they negotiated these great deals,

except they forget to negotiate the part of the deal that says when the economy contracts that the salaries and benefits also need to role backwards. So that’s what we were stuck with here in CUSD this past year.

It’s a big lesson for a lot of people. It’s a lesson that goes far beyond CUSD. Unfortunately they’re very good at saying one thing in the negotiating room and saying another thing in their email blast to the public and parents.

Let me propose this as a change to existing law. Let ‘s make it illegal for those negotiation sessions to be private. Let’s require they be public. Let’s let the public, the real stakeholders here, watch the offers and counteroffers, or lack of counteroffers, be exchanged.

I’d be a fan of that. Based on the reports I got and what happened on closed sessions and hearing what union telling parents at meetings and in emails, it was two different ballgames.

You’ve been criticized for your relationship with Rancho Santa Margarita Councilman Tony Beall, a leader in the Reform Committee, especially because you voted to approve an out-of-court settlement for his family.

There were checks and balances in the process every step along the way. As [the CUSD insurance company’s attorney] reported to everyone in that open session, he represents the insurance company, and he was the only person engaged in the settlement negotiations, nor did we attend the mediation. He hashed out the settlement directly with the plaintiffs lawyers through the good offices of a retired justice.

Had CUSD not cooperated, CUSD could (Cont. on page 8) August 12–18, 2010 • San Clemente Times • Page 7

Eye on SC Reflections on Two Years in Office (Cont. from page 7) have jeopardized its insurance coverage, ASCIP could have withdrawn the lawyers it was paying for. In the insurance legal world, it’s called going bare, you’re going without insurance coverage, because you’re not going to cooperate with your insurance company, which means the defense fees would have been paid out of the general fund and any verdicts would have come out of the general fund because we turned down an ASCIP recommendation to settle the case low, to insist on going to trial.

We did our due diligence, we got our opinion from a different lawyer about whether there was a concern about a conflict of interest on this vote. As an elected official, you have a duty to act except when there’s a legal reason not to act…that’s what our constituents want us to do, make tough decision even when it’s politically unpopular.

You were also attacked for voting on a contract for a political supporter.

When that agenda item came up, I did what I do, and I quizzed the staff about their rankings and asked them to justify why they recommending the high bidder and not the lower bidder … I asked staff, “give me a reason why you’re recommending high bidder. And the layers of the onions started peeling back, well, they were who we used before. OK, can you give me a better reason than they were who we used before?

At the end of discussion, I asked staff “can you please give me a compelling reason to not go with the low bidder here?” And staff couldn’t do it. And this board wouldn’t do it.

When the “reform” effort was getting underway, you and your supporters often derided lifelong educators as “educrats.” When you had the opportunity to hire a Superintendent, you turned to a lifelong educator, Joe Farley. Why didn’t you go for a non-traditional candidate?

SC Sheriff’s Blotter Compiled By Jam a l Al-Sa r r a f All information below is obtained from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Web site (www.ocsd.org) and reflects data available from calls placed from the field by the responding officer(s). An arrest doesn’t represent guilt.

The items below are just a sampling of the entries listed on the OCSD Web site.

Tuesday, August 10 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Via Robina, 200 Block (11:24 a.m.) An intruder entered a couple’s home with “permission from the husband.” According to the husband that is not true and authorities were called in to remove the intruder. According to a sheriff’s report the couple would not enter their home.

DISTURBANCE Calle Amancer, 900 Block (9:12 a.m.) Clad in Page 8 • San Clemente Times • August 12–18, 2010

Trustee Mike Winsten listens to a speaker during Tuesday’s board meeting. He says a video of him mouthing “what about them” during an earlier meeting was misconstrued. He was emphasizing that constituents were his chief concern in deciding whether voters should vote on how trustees are elected in the district.

Photo by Jonathan Volzke

[Dr. Farley] won us over. Compared to some other candidates, he probably started out as a long shot in certain ways … but the interaction was engaging. I have a way of being very blunt and I was really blunt with him and enjoyed and understood his answers back to me. I like people who can handle my questions and sometimes hit them back and sometimes make me think about their answers. I don’t have all the answers. We were looking for someone who could be our agent, so to speak and troubleshoot and mentor us, too. So there would be a two-way process. I think he’s got all those traits.

Those who have contact with the education world have said “Hey, I like what we hear about this guy.”

the hand, it’s been bitten.

Have you done enough to reach out to your critics?

What’s been the biggest lesson you’ve learned in office?

Every time we’ve tried to sort of extend

Have you done anything you’d consider a mistake in office?

I’ve really tried very hard at this job and I’ve tried to very hard to try and acquire the knowledge and ask the question and study the information available before making decisions and making votes. One of the things that former interim Superintendent Mahler said in his farewell address was that as a group we’re a very inquisitive board and we don’t accept anything without justification.

That’s true … so, you can look back sometimes, and say, “what if,” but that’s not really productive. You learn and you move on.

tum is built up in a complex organizational culture for many different reasons and how hard it is to catalyze organizational change.

The district’s budget—both in the amount of money the district receives and even how you spend it—is largely controlled by the state and federal government. What impact do you want to have had on education at the CUSD level?

What is starting to happen and what I hope continues to happen is that there is a greater level of customer service attitude by the school district toward the district and the parents. What I don’t like is when I see things factionalized, made us-versus-them or adversarial all too often. SC

The biggest lesson is how much momen-

a pink shirt and khaki pants, a slim 40-yearold woman refused to leave her host’s home.

According to the informant the woman tried to rape her and was enraged when the victim refused to have intercourse with her. A sheriff’s report claims that both parties were still in the residence at the time of the call.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Avenida Presidio, 100 Block (10:58 a.m.)

Parents of a 15-year-old boy called authorities when a 79-year-old friend began harassing the boy. According to a sheriff’s report the two were merely acquaintances and the parents urged deputies to investigate.

WELFARE CHECK Via Encanta, 0 Block (10:46 p.m.) A concerned informant called authorities when they tried to contact a friend. According to the informant their friend closed their e-mail account, Facebook account, switched homes and shut off her cell phone service.

DISTURBANCE-FAMILY DISPUTE Avenida De La Grulla, 100 Block (2:10 a.m.)

Thin with black hair and dressed in black spandex pants, an informant’s sister tried to fight with five other people at home while she was high. No weapons were found and it is unknown what substance the sister ingested. Paramedics were declined.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Calle Toledo, 1400 Block (4:59 a.m.) A woman walked outside of her residence and caught a man tampering with a cream colored Chrysler parked across the street.

When the suspect saw her it was reported that he ran towards the ocean.

INFORMATION REPORT Avenida Cabrillo, 200 Block (10:11 p.m.)

A 14-year-old and 11-year-old girl escaped from their father’s home. They ran away and called deputies because it was reported that the father beat the younger girl while he was drunk. Custody of the girls has been returned to their mother.

Monday, August 9 DISTURBANCE El Camino Real, 400 Block (3:09 p.m.) An informant called authorities when a 97-yearold woman refused to leave the business premises and began yelling. According to the informant the woman was not happy with the service.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES East Avenida Palizada / Avenida De La Estrella (11:02 a.m.) A motorist began to fill his tank when a subject armed with a camera began videotaping him. The subject began to ask a series of questions while he recorded the conversation and the motorist called in authorities to investigate.

DISTURBANCE El Camino Real, 1800 Block (12:52 a.m.)

An informant called authorities when they saw two men chase a woman. When they finally caught her they shoved her into a red truck and sped off. The truck possibly had Nevada license plates according to the informant.

WELFARE CHECK El Camino Real, 400 Block (12:37 a.m.) A confused 52-year-old woman dialed 9-1-1 because she thought she was in Costa Mesa.

The woman was described as bi-polar and called from a payphone. She lives in Anaheim and was told that deputies would take her home according to a sheriff’s report.

Sunday, August 8

DISTURBANCE North Ola Vista / Avenida Cabrillo (9:35 p.m.) A group of street cleaners were bombarded with beer cans from a drunken group of men in an apartment above them.

The cleaners’ supervisor called deputies to stop the men from throwing their cans at them.

DISTURBANCE Avenida Serra, 200 Block (7:37 p.m.) A brawl broke out in the middle of a street according to an informant. Ten subjects were at the scene cheering on a fight between a man and a woman. Deputies were called in and as soon as they arrived the group of teens broke up and scrambled. No weapons were found. www.sanclementetimes.com

Eye on SC The South Orange County Gem & Mineral Society (SOCGEMS) will present its monthly meeting program, “Making Intarsia Pendants,” by speaker Ray Pearce on Wednesday, August 18, at 7:30 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room of the San Clemente Community Center, 100 N. Calle Seville near the library at Avenida Del Mar in downtown San Clemente. This event is presented by their non-profit community educational organization. The public is invited and free refreshments will be available. For more information call 949.361.7707 or visit www.socgems.org. Also visit the SOCGEMS booth at the San Clemente Art Craft Fair, August 21 and 22 at the SC Community Center.

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Props, Recognitions and Morsels of Info

u Hairspray the Musical arrives at the San Clemente Community Center Saturday, August 14, at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Presented by the City of San Clemente Performing Arts Program, the show is an ensemble of 23 students, ranging from nine to 15 years old, all rife with talent, creativity and enthusiasm. Hairspray will delight the audience by sweeping them away to 1960’s Baltimore, where the 50s are out, and change is in the air. Loveable heroine, Tracy Turnblad, has a passion for dancing and wins a spot on the local TV dance program, The Corny Collins Show. Overnight she finds herself transformed from outsider to teen celebrity.

Can a larger-than-life adolescent manage to vanquish the program’s reigning princess, integrate the television show, and find true love (singing and dancing all the while) without mussing her hair? Join the San Clemente Youth Performing Arts Program and find out! Why leave town when you can encounter the ultimate youth theater experience, right here in downtown San Clemente!

For more information, call 949.361.8264 or visit www.san-clemente.org.

The San Clemente Choral Society is excited to announce its seventh season in South Orange County. Under the Artistic Directorship of world-renowned arranger and director Dr. Stephen Sturk, the chorus will begin rehearsals at St. Andrews by the Sea Methodist Church in San Clemente on September 8. The 50-member chorus is made up of men and women of all ages who are united by their love of singing.

The SCCS was created in the fall of 2004 as a community-based chorus for citizens of South Orange County. It has become a vibrant addition to the cultural opportunities of San Clemente and surrounding communities by providing a place for singers and audiences to enjoy choral music of all types for mixed voices. The Society presents two concerts per year: A Holiday Concert in December and a Spring Concert in May. Auditions are not required to join the group, but members must be able to carry a tune and be willing to commit the time and effort needed to bring about a polished and professional performance. Workshops on note reading and four-part harmony are provided for those with limited vocal training. Always looking to add new members, the SCCS welcomes interested individuals and encourages them to explore the possibility of participating in the 2010-2011 season. For more information about the San Clemente Choral Society, visit the SCCS website at www.

SCCS-Arts.org or contact SCCS Membership Chairman, Manny Bojorquez, by phone at 949.361.8463, or email lulubojo@cox.net. u

From left: Teddy Carter, Tommy and Eugene Krug, and Shane Sweet. Courtesy photo

Four San Clemente scouts, Teddy Carter, Tommy and Eugene Krug, and Shane Sweet, from Troop 737 worked on an Eagle Scout-required merit badge, Citizenship in the Community, which requires 10 hours of community service to an organization outside scouts. The scouts selected the 1st CEB Marines of Camp Pendleton and collected 240 new bath towels, $200 in gift cards, $45 in cash, and wrote 130 letters of thanks. Packages with a towel, gift card, sundries and a letter of thanks are assembled by San Clemente Presbyterian Church for single 1st CEB Marines returning from Afghanistan and Iraq throughout the year. Towels were collected from neighbors and on two occasions at the local WalMart in San Clemente. Scout Eugene Krug said, “I was amazed at how generous the people of San Clemente were once they knew what we were collecting towels for. They would come out of the store with bags of new towels. It was really gratifying, and we appreciate WalMart letting us be there for two different days.” u

Caili McDaniel. Courtesy photo

Caili McDaniel, a sophomore at San Clemente High School and a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, was one of six delegates from California attending the National LCMS Youth Gathering in New Orleans, which concluded last week. This is the Lutheran Church’s single largest event, bringing together young people between the ages of 14 and 20 to spend time in worship, learning and service. McDaniel was selected by audition to be a member of the “We Believe” Ballet Troupe, where they performed a liturgical piece running through the two hour long mass event in the Superdome. McDaniel is a member of the San Clemente High School Dance Team, an active member of St. John’s Youth Group and also volunteers regularly at various organizations through out the county: Adopt a Beach, Ronald McDonald House, Boys and Girls Club tutoring and Shea Therapeutic Riding Center. McDaniel said she has made the commitment to return as a young adult volunteer at the next National Youth Gathering event set for summer 2013 which will take place in San Antonio, Texas.

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u The San Clemente Art Gallery will be alive with fine art and artisans August 21-22 as the San Clemente Art Association will hold it 50th Annual San Clemente Fine Art – Craft Fair from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The art fair brings more than 100 artists and artisans together to showcase their unique creations. Admission is free. This year’s proceeds from the food court will benefit the 5th Marine Regiment and will San Clemente artist, Kim Muresan, with an array of arts and crafts for sale at last be hosted by the marines, year’s fair. Courtesy photo themselves.

Local scenes will be featured in original paintings, prints, sculpture and photographs.

Well- known artists will be on hand painting and the artisans will be demonstrating their special skills. The early holiday shopper will find unique handcrafted jewelry, fine ceramics and pottery, fused glass and garden art. Home décor items will also be represented. This is a juried event, accepting only art and crafts personally made by the exhibiting artist. A special youth booth will be featured with a free art activity for the children. New to this year’s event will be a booth featuring the work of local high school artists and scholarship winners. The San Clemente Art Association and the City of San Clemente both sponsor the event.

The San Clemente Art Gallery is located in the San Clemente Community Center at the corner of Avenida Del Mar and North Calle Seville, San Clemente. Gallery hours are noon to 4 p.m., Monday thru Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free.

For more information contact the San Clemente Art Gallery at 949.492.7175 or Pam Hill at 949.369.0260.

u Join the San Onofre Foundation August 16 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the San Clemente Community Center Auditorium, 100 N. Calle Seville, to learn more about the organization’s goals, to explore why Trestles is in danger, and to hear public input on what should be done to protect Trestles for future generations.

Trestles is arguably the most popular surfing break in North America, attracting over 300,000 people a year. To save time, nearly a third of these visitors take a shortcut along an unmaintained trail, cross the railroad tracks, and follow any number of impromptu footpaths through some of the most pristine marshlands left in Southern California. The San Onofre Foundation has partnered with the Surfrider Foundation, Nike 6.0, and Architecture for Humanity to ask how they can address the recreational demands of the State Park safely, while also protecting and conserving the experience of Trestles—a surfing and environmental world treasure. To explore different solutions, “Safe Trestles” was launched, an open-to-all design and ideas competition that asks how to eliminate the dangers of crossing active railroad tracks, and create low-impact access to Trestles. In the mean time, anyone can join the discussion and help shape the future of Trestles at www.safetrestles.com.

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The film, like San Clemente, has a lot of dream stealers in the picture

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ast week we went to see Inception, the new movie starring Leonardo Dicaprio. It is quite an amazing film: A futuristic-sci-fi blockbuster, emotional romance, murder-mystery, super-natural character-study, fantasy, suspense, unrequited love story, epic-adventure, film noir, time-travel, psychological thriller. Did I mention that it is a star-vehicle, phantasmaWavelengths gorical ensemble-cast action drama? It is.

By Jim Kempton I really want all of you to go see it. So you can explain it to me.

The film, at the 30,000-foot level, is about dreams. But believe me, there are a lot of levels below that Jet Stream altitude.

Inception is the concept that we not only can steal dreams but we can actually implant an idea in someone’s mind and then trick them into thinking it was their own idea. You can only do this while both you and the person in whom you are trying to implant the idea are dreaming—of course.

Sigmund Freud, the father of modern psychology was a great studier and interpreter of dreams. He allowed that “dreams are often most profound when they seem the most crazy.” I didn’t take that seriously. But a couple of nights later I dreamed I was eating a giant marshmallow, and when I woke up there was a big hole in my pillow.

There are three levels of dreams in Inception: Dreaming, a dream within a dream, and dreaming in a dream within a dream. (Don’t worry; I’m not giving away the plot—that would be impossible.)

Each dream level expands the sense of time, so by the

third level things can take 80 years. That would be like San Clemente founder Ole Hanson’s dream of building a little Spanish Village by the sea, “a place,” as he envisioned it, “where people can live together more pleasantly than in any other place in America.”

The second level of dream-time in Inception only takes about five years. That’s about the time it has taken the revitalization development at North Beach to get through the Byzantine I don’t use drugs, labyrinth of vision architecdreams are frightening planning, tural presentations, public workshops, enough.

—M. C. Escher traffic studies, design reviews, Planning Commission support, resident input, citywide confirmation vote, environmental impact reviews, and a city council majority vote.

The first level of dreams in Inception takes only a month or so—about the time it takes to gather 10-percent of the voter’s signatures for a referendum to blow up the whole process. I can’t tell whether these folks are in shallow drifting dream-state, or intent on creating a fantasy of their own making. Like dreams, they often seem to make jumbled sense. The referendum proponents say they are doing it for their families, the parking lot, the future, the non-existent park, the past, the citizens. But the citizens and their families already voted yes for the North Beach plan—and they weren’t sleepwalking. The losing side’s thinking seems as muddled as President George W. Bush’s famous malaprop, “Families is where our nation finds hope, where wings take dream.”

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Anyway, Inception is an exceptional summer film. Not only is it an original screenplay—it’s not even a sequel of a comic book. Sometimes I wonder why Hollywood doesn’t strive to produce films like Inception more often—ones that have creativity, high quality and blockbuster entertainment value.

It seems reasonable to me. Then again, you would think that people who live in the best climate in the world, in a city that rates number 26 in crime (out of 28 in Orange County) and that has slowly but surely worked at developing Ole Hanson’s long-ago futuristic vision into a reality would have less anger, rancor and divisiveness. But I’m probably dreaming. And I was just kidding about the pillow.

Jim Kempton has lived in San Clemente since 1978. He has been a Planning Commissioner, Historical Society President and editor of Surfer magazine.

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Letters to the Editor Stand With the Voting Majority Bob Lloyd, San Clemente

As a local resident of forty-five years, I have never before witnessed the amount of negative opposition to the progress of our town coming from a single source. Not less than five similar recent issues come to mind quickly. Now the opposition is attacking the very balanced jewel of a plan to develop a northern gateway to San Clemente known as Playa del Norte.

Remember: A voting majority approved the plan during the last election. Another impressive majority of speakers approved it on 7/19. A majority of Council Members approved on July 20 at 1:50 a.m. City planners unanimously recommended this project. And other key figures in city hall are enthusiastic backers.

Recently, my wife and I attended an unrelated open house to celebrate the 73rd birthday of the Casino. This magnificent historic landmark building in our town just happens to be owned by The LAB. In what we saw as a classless situation, Page 12 • San Clemente Times • August 12–18, 2010

someone from the opposition to Playa del Norte parked a junk of a truck in front of the Casino with a display on it to sign a petition against the development of North Beach.

What’s next, going to churches?

Over the years, we have all known of a few people who move to our town and want to lock the door behind them.

But the picture that emerges from this particular crop of progress stoppers takes the prize. To me they have crossed the line when they move to reverse the will of the voters.

So I recommend that you stand with the will of the voting majority. Stand with a majority of our elected officials. And stand with all of our city planners and do not sign their petition.

As one lady’s clever poem went, “We want a jewel and they want a parking lot.”

NORTH BEACH UNACCEPTABLE Buck Page, San Clemente

The planned sale of the North Beach property is unacceptable on so many fronts.

1. The price $1.5 million. Next door, Capistrano Shores property sold for over $90 million dollars. You’re giving the property away. What are you thinking?

2. Selling this property for a mere $1.5 million, with the market value at all time lows. What are you thinking?

3. Does SC need the money now? No. What are you thinking?

4. $4.5 million dollars for parking structure? Why are we residents paying for a parking structure? The potential buyer pays $1.5 million dollars for over two acres of ocean front property, and we pay $4.5 million for a parking structure hundreds, maybe thousands, of feet from the beach. What are you thinking?

5. Parking structure across an extremely busy street. Currently residents and visitors of our beautiful beach can park (Cont. on page 14) www.sanclementetimes.com

SOAPBOX GUEST OPINION: By Gary Headrick, Founder San Clemente Green

There’s a Heart of Gold at the End of This Rainbow!

B y chance I happened to meet up with our Mayor, Jim Dahl, at an event in town the other day. He mentioned that Rainbow Sandals will be celebrating the installation of a massive array of solar panels at their factory, which happens to be next door to the City Building Department.

Mayor Dahl seemed genuinely disappointed that I had no prior knowledge of Gary Headrick this fact, and so I took it upon myself to do some investigating.

Being somewhat knowledgeable on the subject of solar power since having leased my own system, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect when I interviewed the owner, Jay Longley, (aka Sparky). Those who make such an investment on residential installations are usually “pro-environment” as well as being smart with their money. Having spent just over one million dollars on 1170 solar panels, I figured this might have been strictly a business decision for Sparky. I was pleasantly surprised to discover that while this was a “no-brainer” on an economic level, Sparky is about as pro-environment, pro-San Clemente, pro-helping the needy as they come.

I was amazed to discover just how good of an investment the commercial/industrial side of the solar power industry has become. Rainbow Sandals will get a onetime 30 percent cash grant from government incentives ($330,000), with a six-year payback, which includes getting $75,000 from SDG&E for the first five years. In total they will save $43,000 annually in electricity costs, which equates to about $1.6 million over the life of the system. From an environmental point of view, they’ll be saving 260 metric tons of carbon annually, or the equivalent of the energy used by 28 homes, 48 cars, or 29,963 gallons of gasoline every year for 25 years!

If in doubt, Josh McNeely of Solar Monkey will be happy to verify all of this for you. He can be reached at 949.748.5996.

There are also other providers that I am more familiar with for residential and commercial applications like Candelaria Solar Electric (949. 498.2843), Heliopower (310.292.9086), Suntrek (949.348.9276), and SolarCity (949.310.8192, also the company I leased from). Be sure to check them all out if you are in the market.

Besides the extraordinary cost effective benefits I discov-

ered in looking into this project, I am most pleased to have met such a genuine “greeny” and all-around good-guy.

From the moment you enter the lobby at Rainbow Sandals, you are struck by the casual friendliness and open office atmosphere. Nature is embraced in the artwork and accomplishments decorating the walls. Gratitude is displayed openly in posters from recipients of Sparky’s generosity and in the faces of employees that are well cared for. The more than ample kitchen and barbeque area speaks of many fine gatherings gone by and those yet to come. Even the factory in China that produces many of his products feels his positive vibe. They are held to the very high standards of the Fair Labor Association, but he still makes the trip to China once or twice a year to see that they are also meeting his own expectations for the well being of the workers. When pressed about the environmental impact of the materials used, he acknowledges that some parts of the process could be harmful to the environment, but are adequately mitigated by using a catalytic oxidizer. Thanks to advances in chemistry, harmful Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are no longer being used in the adhesives. He continually seeks out new materials to advance the quality of his products that are also environmentally friendly.

Sparky has infused his company with his own culture of health and happiness. He provides a fitness center com-

Rainbow employee Pat Huber tours the rooftop. Photo by Gary Headrick

Rainbow Sandals owner Jay Longley in his San Clemente office.

Photo by Gary Headrick

plete with a weight room and massage table, with men’s and women’s showers. There is an expectation that when productivity is suffering and an opportunity comes about to catch some waves, hike or bike, or just to chill out in the relaxing conference/living room, people will do so, returning to work with the kind of motivation and clear thinking that explains this “rags to riches” story. It is a lifestyle he models for others to follow whenever he rides his bike to work about 12 miles from home, or participates in Rainbow Sandals’ “Battle of the Paddle” race in Dana Point and even the extreme paddle race from Molokai to Oahu. He has his own organic avocado farm.

He’s creating a sustainably built retreat for those in need of a 10-day recharge of body, mind and spirit. And he continues to support the many organizations that have come to rely on his generosity over the years, regardless of the miserable economy. When asked about his philosophy, he simply says, “Help others.” When asked about life he says, “It’s a beautiful thing.” On my way out, I kiddingly asked for a job application, and Kathy at the front desk said, “That’s what a lot of people say.” Not surprising.

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Letters to the Editor (cont.) a few feet from the beach and safely and conveniently walk their small children and family to the beach. What are you thinking?

6. How much retail/business space is currently vacant in SC now? How much retail space is coming soon? Target and Marblehead? Are more restaurants and retail space truly needed in SC? What are you thinking?

7. North Beach’s eyesore is the movie theater not the beach parking lot. What are you thinking?

8. One big selling point for my family relocating to SC was the easy access to the beach and walking our small children the few feet to the sandy beach and ocean. We use the North Beach parking lot over 70-80 times per year. What are you thinking?

9. The selling price $1.5 million, $4.5 million of our money for a concrete parking lot, unwanted and unneeded retail and restaurant. The elimination of one of the city’s most used and convenient beach access points by residence and visitors to SC. What are you thinking?

THE LAB PROJECT DESTROYS HISTORICAL AREA Paul Carlton, San Clemente

I am terribly disappointed that three members of the City Council have voted for a massive commercial deveopment in North Beach. I have fond memories of the North Beach area beginning in 1937 and believe strongly that it should not be sold off to the LAB developer. The open park area flanked by the Beach Club, the Casino, and the Ichibiri Restaurant (the Aquarium Restaurant back then), provides sorely needed parking directly adjacent to the beach, a pleasant view to the ocean, and should be maintained largely as it is. I agree that Kaylani’s and the flower shop could be spruced up, that there should be a park over the Prima Desecha channel, that Page 14 • San Clemente Times • August 12–18, 2010

the old bowling alley should be torn down (put a couple shops on this space), the Miramar renovated and the Casino should be utilized for public uses (not for expensive private functions). San Clemente has the huge Marblehead outlet project approved and ready to roll. Why more commercial shops which will destroy this historical area?

What Do You Want As Your Legacy?

Janis Harju, North Beach

In our fast paced, hurry up, want it now society, it is even more important that we take a moment to reflect on the consequences of our actions. This is a pivotal time in the history of North Beach and San Clemente.

Playa del Norte, community village by the sea, cornerstone of the revitalization of North Beach, the project unanimously selected by the city council in 2006 and approved by the City Council on July 20, 2010, now faces yet another attack by those who want things to remain as is; a blighted, neglected area of San Clemente. The project has always been a public/private partnership to bring a culturalentertainment area to North Beach. When completed, it will be a northbound destination on the coastal trail just as the Pier is the southbound destination for the trail, truly uniting San Clemente. Comprised of 50 percent open, public space, with plazas and verandas showcasing views to be enjoyed by all, Playa del Norte will be a wonderful place to start the day, meet for lunch, have a sunset dinner or just a pleasant afternoon wandering through the village shops.

We have seen a glimmer of things to be with the restoration of the beautiful Casino and the life it is bringing back to North Beach. However, the Casino cannot revitalize North Beach all on its own. Playa del Norte will be the crown jewel orbited by Ole Hanson Beach Club, the Casino, the Mira-

mar Theatre and the existing restaurants and retail making the area a wonderful destination place for a family to spend the day.

Ten years from now, if opponents have their way, North Beach will look as it does today, a neglected, blighted area in even further decline. Would those who sign the petition against Playa del Norte be proud to say that they stopped North Beach from being a jewel? Would they be proud to say that they saved a parking lot? Would opponents be proud to point out the continuing decline of North Beach and say, “See this neglected area of North Beach? This is my legacy!”

Please do not sign the petition. Save North Beach. What do you want your legacy to be?

A CALL TO ALL REALTORS Chris Henry, San Clemente

To all San Clemente Realtors: I would like to suggest to you a proper after-sales marketing and PR etiquette process based on the recent increase of foreclosed properties in San Clemente. It is known by many the difficulty of selling a non-foreclosed/short sale property in the $750,000-plus range in our town (and for that matter, all towns). Recently one of our “astute” realtors sold a foreclosed house in Forster Ranch for $950,000. This house at the topside of the market (ah, the good old days) would have sold for $1.7M; last year it “comped” at $1.2M. Now with the recent increase of foreclosures, “comps” have dropped even more and realtors are doing well moving foreclosed properties, albeit receiving less commission.

My concern is how they advertise and “pound their chests” on how good their agency is once they have sold a foreclosed property. In the example mentioned above, this agency, after (Cont. on page 16) www.sanclementetimes.com

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selling this property (which also had a back-up offer), then put up their realtor sign in front of the house with a sold sign and proceeded to distribute brochures throughout the neighborhood with the underline message bragging, “look at us, we sold this house, we are great.” To them I say, big deal!

You sold a distressed property that a person with extremely limited marketing capabilities could have accomplished.

What you are doing is stirring up an air of resentment (this letter for example) from potential future customers who are very upset about the damage foreclosures are doing to their “comps” and value of their homes they live in and may want to sell.

The process realtors should follow who like to “strut their stuff” after they sell a foreclosed property—act professional and smart. Accept your sale/commission quietly, move on to your next prospect, and keep in mind how damaging these foreclosures are hurting others, including your own pocketbook. “Advertisement bragging” (maybe a new business term) after you sell a foreclosed property is poor judgment and stupidity.

THANKS WAYNE Sue and Bob Olsen, San Clemente

It isn’t often you come across a person who has entered your life in an innocent and unknowing way and left his mark for generations to come. Both personally, as well as throughout our community, we have been blessed at having Wayne Eggleston within our midst.

It was May 30, the day before Memorial Day. We had just parked our car in the Pier Bowl parking lot when we noticed someone raking and in general picking up things at the, what was then, new Marine Monument in Park Semper Fi. I wanted to take some close up photos of the Marine Monument so we walked over to the park where we introduced ourselves to Wayne. He didn’t know us from Adam but we recognized him and immediately had a conversation going.

That’s pretty easy with Wayne, especially when it is about Park Semper Fi. After a few minutes he asked us if we were coming Memorial Day to Park Semper Fi for the service, to which we replied that we wouldn’t miss it for the world. Being retired now, but being ex-Army, my feelings go very deep for this place and it was obvious that Wayne’s feelings were just as sincere.

Wayne then offered to save us a seat and gave us a parking pass so that our retired legs wouldn’t have to walk too far. On Memorial Day Wayne was present and accounted for. He was the only one whom I saw that was personally taking care of the Marine Monument. That doesn’t mean that there weren’t many behind the scenes that I didn’t see, but Wayne was personally attentive to the needs and appearance of the park and the monument.

Since that time both Wayne and ourselves have bumped into each other at many occasions and each time his caring hand somehow makes the occasion better simply by his being there. With Wayne retiring, as we’ve heard, from the San Clemente City Council, we, the people of this village, are losing a valued voice and advocate. Being on the “Council” means that sometimes your views aren’t the same as someone else’s.

However, no matter what your views on any of the numerous projects he has been involved in through the years, it is a fact that he has always had a deep-seated love for this town. If it were me, I’d hang one of those (across the street) banners over Del Mar saying, “This is Wayne Eggleston Day and Our City Thanks Him for His Years of Service.”

But since we don’t personally have a banner we’ll simply say, “Thanks Wayne. You have added much to our lives.”

WHY NO 3-D MODEL FOR LAB PROJECT? Tom Barnes, San Clemente

A most troublesome aspect of the LAB project is the failure to show just what it will look like and how it fits in with the historic buildings at North Beach. There is no 3-D model. An $18 million dollar project with no 3-D model! How can that be? There must be a reason why the city has not asked for a model and the developer has not volunteered to construct one. This might be the only $18 million dollar project that has ever been approved by a city government without a 3-D model.

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as they say they are, they would be pleased to construct a 3-D model for the public to see. Why not? The impression they leave is that they have something to hide.

Is it because of the scale of the LAB building that dominates everything around it? Is it because the historic Ole Hansen Beach Club will be dwarfed by a building seven times its size? Is it because beach access will be blocked by the massive structure? Is it because the public view corridor will be obstructed by the building?

Or is it all of the above?

The flat paper, one-dimensional sketches, diagrams, and drawings that have been provided do not cut it. One significant omission is that the ocean is never shown in any of these drawings. It’s like it doesn’t exist. No ocean at North Beach. Why? If the city and the developer were so happy with the scale of their project they would have showcased it with a 3-D model as all other developers do. What makes the LAB so special that it does not have to follow the rules?

For more information about North Beach, visit the website northbeachgreenalternative.com

BARGAIN BASEMENT Anna Noble, San Clemente

Would you care to sell me your house for 20-percent of its appraised value? I’d pay that in a flash, but I’m sure you wouldn’t be foolish enough to do it. That, however, is something you may be doing! If you are a San Clemente resident and tax payer, you own a small segment of that beach-front property known as North Beach, which is appraised at 9 million dollars and as I understand it, is about to be sold to a developer for 20 percent of that value.

My husband and I moved to San Clemente some 13 years ago and were charmed by its small town ambiance and low-key atmosphere, and with plenty of convenient access to the beach. If the current plan goes through, I may have to push my husband in his wheelchair across a busy highway (across from UHaul) in order to enjoy the view and trail there!

Do we really need more shops, restaurants, and businesses here in town? Let’s support the ones we now have as well as new ones once Marblehead is completed, and keep them busy and occupied rather than empty and bankrupt.

It is my right and yours to vote on the current proposal.

Four thousand signatures are needed on petitions to put this measure up for a final vote by the residents. I’ve seen the volunteers at a number of locations around town, so watch for one. And to learn more, or to help gather signatures yourself, you can go to www.visionsanclemente.org.

LIES, MORE LIES AND POLITICS Ken Nielsen, San Clemente

Will it never end? Over two years ago the people who were opposed to Playa Del Norte said that traffic created by the project would be horrendous. Charles Mann said that if the project was built the city would have to make street and traffic signal improvements that would exceed $4.5 million. (Soap Box, Guest Opinion July 17-23, 2008). They said that valuable parking (120 spaces) would be lost and taxpayers would be on the hook to spend $4.8 million for additional and replacement parking. Charles Mann pressured the city to prepare a Master Parking Study and a Master Traffic Study for North Beach.

That was a good idea. But when the results of those studies came back and indicated that there was more than enough parking in North Beach and that the traffic level of service would not be impacted by the development to less than level C, opponents could not accept that. The opposition continues to rail against the project with these same tired arguments.

Mr. Mann is a finance guy. He is also a developer. One would think he could understand that a land appraisal of $6.3 million would be based upon building the maximum size, multi-story project possible on the site. That sort of project is not what the community was ever looking for. Small project gets small price. Large project gets large price. No one ever asked for a large project. In fact two other projects that were two- and over four times as large as the initial proposal from the LAB were rejected.

They say the LAB has done a bait and switch when it comes to parking. The city took the parking away from the LAB. Since 1989 we have collected over $8 million from developers’ fees that are to be used for parking improvements only. Now there would be a reason and a place to do just that. We invest in parking and get the revenue that comes with it. $1.4 million has been projected. That may happen someday but even if it’s half that amount, $700,000 per year revenue is a really good return on investment. Take that money and use it for soccer fields or sand replenishment. Right now we have more needs than money.

“Subsidies.” What subsidies? The LAB is ready to invest nearly $18 million to help revitalize North Beach. We waited more than 20 years to have the local property owners step up but nothing happened. The city will make money on the LAB’s investment and the community will get a dramatically improved North Beach. Save Playa Del Norte. Reject the referendum.

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GETTING OUT

YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER

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THE LIST

A day-by-day guide to what’s happening in and around town this week. COMPILED BY TAWNEE PRAZAK

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SC SUMMER BEACH CONCERT SERIES

6 p.m. Gregory Wolfe performs as Rod Stewart for the beach concert series at the San Clemente Pier. Dinner from Fisherman’s available for purchase. 949.361.8264, www.san-clemente.org.

CATALINA SAILING SAFARI

7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Capt. Dave’s Dolphin Safari hosts and all day whale watching trip and cruise to Catalina Island. Includes 3-4 hours of free time on Catalina. Cost $119 each. 24440 Dana Point Harbor Drive, 949.488.2828, www.dolphinsafari.com.

SAWDUST FESTIVAL

10 a.m.-10 p.m. The annual summer art festival in Laguna Beach with displays, activities, sales, food, music and much more. Runs through Aug. 29. General admission $7.75. 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.494.3030, www.sawdustartfestival.org.

BERNIE PEARL

7 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Live blues music Iva Lee’s. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2855, www.ivalees.com.

NATHAN & FRIENDS

9 p.m. Backporch blues at BeachFire. No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

friday13 forecast: sunny • high: 75° low: 60°

THREE-DAY ART WORKSHOP

Master artist and teacher Tom Lynch who has the show Fun With Watercolor on PBS leads workshops at SC Art Supply Aug. 13-15.

Call for times, pricing and registration. 1531 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.369.6603, www.scartsupply.com.

PEDRONCELLI WINERY WINE TASTING

GO SEE DO

The city of San Clemente will host another “Island Nights” celebration on Friday, August 13, at the Ole Hanson Beach Club, 105 W. Avenida Pico, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Those in attendance will experience a truly authentic island evening led by the musical styling of Steele Parade, an easy-going Southern California funk, rock, reggae, calypso, island party, dance, steel drum band. Iva Lee’s, 555 North El Camino Real, will prepare the food, and the restaurant plans on serving a delicious feast.

The price of a meal will be $8 for adults, $5 for kids and is not included in the entrance fee. Apart from the music, there will be plenty of activities for children of all ages to participate in, such as an arts and crafts area complete with a coloring station. To top off the island experience, the pool will be open and available to all those who wish to swim.

Pre-registration for the event is encouraged but you can also show up at the door. All children ages 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent.

Swim passes are not valid for this event. The cost of attendance is $3 for children 16 and younger and $4 for adults. More information is available at www.san-clemente.org.

8 p.m. Cabrillo Playhouse presents six original short plays that look at the history of the local playhouse from its beginning in 1966. Tickets $15. Fri & Sat through Aug 21. 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente, 949.492.0465, www.cabrilloplayhouse.org.

MODJESKA! THE ARTIST’S DREAM

8 p.m. Camino Real Playhouse presents a dynamic solo stage performance depicting a Polish actress coming to America, specifically Orange County. Two nights only: Aug 13-14.

Tickets $25-$50. 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.489.8082, www.caminorealplayhouse.org.

GARY HOEY

8 p.m. The legendary guitarist performs at the Hanger at the OC Fair & Event Center. Tickets $12.50. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.740.2000, www.ocfair.com.

KYLE VAN BAND

9:30 p.m. Live music at Molly Blooms Irish Bar & Restaurant.

2391 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente 92672, 949.218.0120, www.mollybloomspub.com.

saturday14 SJC SECOND SATURDAY ART FAIR

7:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Section 8 perform onboard Dana Wharf’s live band music cruise; features indoor/outdoor seating and a full bar.

Tickets $19. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949 496-5794, www.danawharf.com.

CHERYL SILVERSTEIN & JOHN PAUL KEENE 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Vocalist and pianist perform jazz and pop standards at Agostino’s Ristorante Italiano 34700 Coast Hwy., Capo Beach, 949.661.8266.

sunday15 forecast: sunny • high: 62° low: 76°

OC FAIR

KID’S CRAFT CORNER

SAN CLEMENTE FARMERS MARKET

10 a.m.-3 p.m. A variety of crafts for kids ages 3-10 at the San Clemente Library. 242 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3493, www.ocpl.org.

MUSIC UNDER THE STARS

6 p.m. The Mission’s outdoor summer concert series continues.

Catered dinner. Table Tickets start at $30. 26801 Ortega Hwy., 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.

WEIRD AL YANKOVIC

8 p.m. The comedic artist performs at the Pacific Amphitheatre at the OC Fair & Event Center. Tickets start at $12.50. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.740.2000, www.ocfair.com.

9:30 p.m. Dancing, DJs spinning the hits and more at OC Tavern. Free. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.

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LIVE MUSIC HARBOR CRUISE

10 a.m.–4 p.m. The San Juan Chamber presents the monthly art event showcasing artists, craftspeople and musicians along the streets of Camino Capistrano, Yorba, Verdugo and Los Rios.

949.493.4700, www.sjcartfair.org.

DADA

7 p.m.-11 p.m. The artist performs live piano every weekend at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

The first three people to email us with SC Times Free Concert Tix in the subject line will receive a pair of free concert tickets from The Coach House to see Fan Halen on Friday, August 20 or Tippia Irie on Sunday, August 22.

Please include your name and phone number in the e-mail. E-MAIL: tickets@sanclementetimes.com

WIN FREE CONCERT TICKETS!

forecast: sunny • high: 75° low: 62°

COMEDY NIGHT ON STAGE II

ELLIOT

Ole Hanson Beach Club. File photo

202 AVENIDA CABRILLO

5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. San Clemente Wine Company welcomes Mark Abraham of Pedroncelli Winery; a Sonoma County Tradition since 1927. Mark will be raffling off a few bottles. Tasting fee is $15 for seven wines with cheese, crackers & chocolate. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

8 p.m. Rock/pop/alternative band at The Coach House, also with Groove Kitty and Hobs Row. Tickets $20. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

MORE ISLAND-STYLE FUN AWAITS

7:30 p.m. Comedians visit Camino Real Playhouse for a night of laughs. Admission $12. 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.489.8082, www.caminorealplayhouse.org.

GROOVE LOUNGE

GREAT WHITE

8 p.m. SoCal blues-rock/hard rock band at The Coach House, also with Union of Saints and Full Blown Karma. Tickets $25.

33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

12 p.m.-12 a.m. Final day to enjoy the OC Fair featuring food, rides, animals, music and fun for the whole family. Admission $10, kids $5, seniors $7. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, www.ocfair.com.

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

IRONS BRUNCH

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Buffet brunch at Irons in the Fire. 150 E. Avenida Magdalena, San Clemente, 949.542.3900, www.beachfire.com.

SUMMER CONCERTS IN THE PARK

4:30 p.m.-6 p.m. Dana Point’s free concert series with Springsteen! The Premier Tribute to the Boss at Heritage Park; features fundraising for the 5th Marines with food and drinks. 34400 Old Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.248.3530, www.danapoint.org.

ZZ TOP

8 p.m. Classic rock band performs at the Pacific Amphitheatre at the OC Fair & Event Center. Tickets start at $39.50. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.740.2000, www.ocfair.com.

SMOOTHIE JONES

9 p.m. Music at BeachFire. No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

JIM MESSINA

8 p.m. Artist performs his music from Loggins & Messina, Poco and Buffalo Springfield at The Coach House, also with John York of The Byrds, Toulouse Engelhardt and JD Peterson. Tickets $20.

33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

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GETTING OUT

SC Times Restaurant Spotlight

By Rachel Namson

Wendi’s Donuts & Deli

RATE IT!

32211 Camino Capistrano Ste. E101, San Juan Capistrano, 949.488.8086

Have you eaten at this restaurant?

BEST KNOWN FOR: Fresh donuts MOST POPULAR ITEM: Hot pastrami sandwich and apple fritter Wake up to the aroma of fresh coffee and donuts, and then stop by again later for a gourmet deli sandwich for lunch. Wendi’s Donuts & Deli offers a huge variety of donuts, bagels, pastries, sandwiches, salads and smoothies. The menu also includes breakfast meals such as omelets and breakfast burritos. Wenti Ha, owner of the bakery and deli, opened her second donut and deli shop in the heart of San Juan Capistrano on June 1. With the support of the loyal customers of the community, Wenti and her family have succeeded in creating a true deli where your meal is your choice.

Whether it’s a refreshing tropical paradise smoothie blended with fresh strawberries, bananas, and mangoes, a gourmet hot pastrami sandwich stuffed with lettuce tomatoes, onions and pickles on your choice of bread, or a sugar glazed apple fritter, Wendi’s serves your meal the way you want it.

Wendi’s also offers a daily special that keeps customers coming back for more. Don’t miss the summer donut special—buy six, get six free. Sweet or savory, donut or deli—Wendi’s has it all.

Wendi’s Donuts owners Wenti Ha and daughter Helen Thai.

Photo by Rachel Namson

PRICE RANGE: $1-$6 PAYMENT: Cash, credit card RESERVATIONS: Not necessary HOURS: Monday-Friday 5:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 6 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday 6 a.m.-2 p.m.

Go to www.sanclementetimes.com and rate your overall experience.

We’ll post the results in next week’s issue of the SC Times.

Last week online voters gave

Village Mediterranean Rim

½

123 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.361.8970 (Rated on a scale of 1–5 stars)

ABOUT OUR REVIEWS: In each issue we’ll highlight universally critical points including “Most Popular Dish,” “Best Known For” and “Price Range.” But most importantly, we’re inviting you to participate each week and rate the restaurant based on your experiences. Go to www.sanclementetimes.com and under “Restaurant Guide” rate it from 1 to 5 then share your thoughts on the SC Times forums.

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BLUES FEST & BEATLES SUNDAY

2 p.m.-4 p.m.; 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Every Sunday live music at the Festival of Arts with blues artists followed by a tribute to The Beatles.

Free with admission of $7. 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.494.1145, www.lagunafestivalofarts.org.

monday16 forecast: mostly sunny • high: 75° low: 62°

POOL & KARAOKE

AT THE MOVIES

COUNTRY DANCIN’

The Other Guys Get to Work

3 p.m.-close. Play pool for free at Knuckle Heads. Karaoke starts at 9 p.m. 1717 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.2410.

7:30 p.m. Live country music and dance lessons with the Kelly Boyz at OC Tavern. Cover $5 before 9 p.m. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.

TRIVIA TUESDAYS

6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Games at Irons in the Fire. 150 E. Avenida Magdalena, San Clemente, 949.542.3900, www.beachfire.com.

DA VINCI CHESS AND ART CAMP

BEN POWELL

SURF FILM WORKSHOP

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11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Chess and art camp for kids and teens to teach the game and more. Runs Aug. 16-20. Fee $199 plus $25 materials. 200 Avenida La Pata, San Clemente, 714.995.1891, www.educationalchess.com.

10 a.m.-1 p.m. Week-long surf film workshop for young filmmakers ages 12 to 18 at Cabrillo Playhouse. Cost $78. 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente, 949.492.0465, www.cabrilloplayhouse.org.

MONDAY MADNESS WINE TASTING

5 p.m.-8 p.m. Join SC Wine Company for Happy Hour featuring three wines for $5 and cheese plates for $8. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

POUL PEDERSON

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

forecast: sunny • high: 73° low: 61°

WINE TASTING

7 p.m.–8 p.m. Educational wine tasting at Vine featuring four wines paired with food; $40 per person. 211 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.9376, www.vinesanclemente.com.

KIDS STORYTIME AT THE CASA

7 p.m.-10 p.m. Acoustic rock at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

10 a.m. Every Wednesday Casa Romantica holds storytime with interactive reading for youngsters ages 3-5; free. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, wwwcasaromantica.org.

SMOKEY KARAOKE

KHOSRO TOUFANPOUR

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KIDS GARDEN DAY

8 p.m. Sing fearlessly behind a cloud of smoke at BeachFire and enjoy Mojito Monday. No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

forecast: mostly sunny • high: 73° low: 62°

2-FOR-1 TUESDAYS

Half price on all fishing trips, whale watching and other adventures at Dana Wharf every Tuesday. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

KELP FORESTS

8 p.m. Presentation by Bill Brooks as part of the nature program at Doheny State Beach. 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.6172, www.dohenystatebeach.org.

COAST CULTURE

11 a.m.-4 p.m. In conjunction with the Surfing Heritage Foundation, Casa Romantica presents a nostalgic exhibition featuring photographs, memorabilia and surf history associated with California’s original waterman “Whitey” Harrison. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

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7 p.m. Owner of Blue Danube plays classical and contemporary piano. 111 Avenida Palizada, San Clemente, 949.218.5186, www.bluedanubeoc.com.

10 a.m.-12 p.m. Kids explore produce gardens, taste fresh vegetables, and decorate and take home a pot with seeds at the Mission. Admission $5-$9. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.

LADIES SELF DEFENSE CLASS

7 p.m.-8 p.m. Self-defense class for women also with exercises for improving health and fitness. Drop-ins $10. First class free. Zax Studios of Martial Arts, 33155 Camino Capistrano Suite B, San Juan Capistrano, 949.388.5802, www.zaxstudios.com.

COMEDY NIGHT

9:30 p.m. New comics every week at Molly Blooms Irish Bar & Restaurant, 21+ no cover. 2391 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente 92672, 949.218.0120, www.mollybloomspub.com.

*For our full calendar, visit the “Event Calendar” at www.sanclementetimes.com.

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© Sony Pictures

As seems to be the current trend this summer for movie releases, two practically opposite guys are teamed up involuntarily and end up dealing with humiliation and chaos, while trying not to drive each other nuts. Last month we had Dinner for Schmucks—this week we get The Other Guys by Columbia Pictures. SNL veteran Will Ferrell and hip-hopper turned Oscar nominated actor Mark Wahlberg are on-screen detectives Alan Gamble and Terry Hoitz who have been stuck at the back of the police station most of their careers because New York’s finest hot shots (Samuel L. Jackson and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson) always get the spotlight and bad guys. But when a freak accident causes Gamble and Hoitz to be the leads on investigating a sketchy British capitalist (Steve Coogan), they try to prove they can be as serious as the rest of the police crew.

The Other Guys meshes previous Frat Pack feature Starsky & Hutch’s humor with Lethal Weapon style violence, bringing a legitimate action-packed comedy that doesn’t forget either element from start to finish. Director Adam McKay’s previous flicks Anchorman and Stepbrothers might garner similar fans for his newest project with his sarcastic, crude, yet harmless, comedic timing. As if there aren’t enough box office friendly celebrities here already, Michael Keaton is fittingly cast as the Police Captain who Gamble and Hoitz try time and again to impress throughout the feature. And of course, Eva Mendes and Lindsay Sloane are cast as the token hot girls that goofy Ferrell and Wahlberg are matched with. A score by experimental composer/music producer Jon Brion also completes the feature.

One thing that has been noticed with comedies from the Frat Pack, Judd Apatow or even just teen movies, are the quantity of topical jokes played throughout movies. Many one-liners are used in The Other Guys reference modern fads on reality TV or the Internet, and are funny during the scenes where they are included. SC —Megan Bianco www.sanclementetimes.com

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SUDOKU

by Myles Mellor and Susan Flanagan Each Sudoku puzzle consists of a 9X9 grid that has been subdivided into nine smaller grids of 3X3 squares. To solve the puzzle, each row, column and box must contain each of the numbers 1 to 9. Puzzles come in three grades: easy, medium and difficult. Level: Medium Last week’s solution:

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Downtown Party

Fiesta draws large crowd on Del Mar

By David Zimmerle San Clemente Times

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he 57th Annual Fiesta Street Festival attracted a large and boisterous crowd that packed two full blocks on Avenida Del Mar on Sunday, August 7.

Hosted by the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce, the event featured 18 live bands on three stages, numerous food and game booths, the San Clemente Custom Car and Motorcycle Show and the annual Salsa Challenge, among others.

In the salsa challenge, the Judges Favorite Salsa in the Best Individual category went to Floral Occasions (Stacey Fitts), while in the Best Restaurant category, Fred’s Mexican Café won out. Judges favorite salsa was based on originality of costume and table decoration as well. Best Decorated Individual also went to Floral Occasions, and Best Decorated Restaurant went to El Mariachi Restaurant.

In the People’s Choice Individual, Salsa Mama (Nancy Ferranto) took first place, Floral Occasions second and Senor Ziek placed third. In the People’s Choice Restaurant category, San Clemente’s Crispin’s took first place, El Mariachi Restaurant came in second and Fred’s Mexican Café took third. SC

Clockwise from top left: A family enjoys the festivities at the Fiesta on Del Mar; Representatives from El Mariachi Restaurant compete in the annual Salsa Challenge; The band Dubluva performs a rootsy reggae set during the Fiesta; Copper Man entertains a crowd of passersby.

Photos by William B.

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International Faire at the Pope Casa Guest Columnist Roxann Pope shares her family’s experience with hosting foreign exchange students

By Roxann Pope San Clemente Times

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o, we simply can’t afford an extended summer vacation—no Europe, Mediterranean, Greek or otherwise exotic getaway for the Pope family this year. Since Webster’s new word “staycation” has embedded into my vocabulary, we’re content to stay right here for the summer. After all, people come from all over the world to visit San Clemente, Dana Point, Laguna Beach, San Juan Capistrano and all of Southern California.

But wait—that’s it…why can’t we bring the world to us to fulfill our culture fix? The thought of having exchange students bring a little bit of worldly interest to our humble abode as a way of introducing our kids to people of other countries was our ticket. And, since the importance of travel has always infiltrated our dinner table discussions why couldn’t we just add a place setting (or two) at the table. “Two more girls in the house?” my willing husband asked. Poor guy, even our dog is female.

We welcomed Nuria, 15, from Spain and Johanna, 15, from Germany to our Casa mid-July. They’d stay four weeks in total and came to us through the Education First program. Their days were filled with school and activities organized to enhance their American experience; they attended an Angel’s Baseball game, visited the mandatory amusement parks, including Universal Studios, did the whole Hollywood thing (Walk of Fame, Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, Griffith Park Observatory, Venice Beach and Santa Monica), went to San Diego and Laguna Beach and enjoyed surfing lessons and California beach fires.

“Mom, they talk funny!” said my inquisitive eight-year old. Their English is quiet good, given they are somewhat fluent in at three languages plus their native language. Impressive, considering we struggle with just adapting a little Spanish. Our soon-to-be eighth grader decided taking Spanish this year is now cool and she’s even contemplating taking additional languages.

We have learned quite a bit, including that neither of them had ever enjoyed a simple peanut butter and jelly sandwich, grilled cheese or street tacos. Spanish food is not the same as Mexican food and German food

Katherine, Nuria, Holly and Johanna ready for a full day at Disneyland. The “sisters” have learned a lot from each other. Photo by Roxann Pope

is quiet different altogether. They both knew McDonald’s (no surprise there), but fell deeply in love with In-N-Out Burger, even enjoying the silly paper hats my kids insisted we all wear.

Simple pleasures we enjoy daily are a treat—stopping at the beach to watch the sunset for example. Having a home and living in a suburb is different, given both girls are from cities and live in apartments.

“Everything is so big here,” Nuria said in amazement. “It’s true,” confirmed Johanna, “the cars, the homes, the highways.” My kids learned to see things through fresh eyes, hopefully appreciating our incredible blessings a little more.

Social class, political ideations, social mores, family values and religious beliefs have all been discussed with some delicacy. They both love President Obama and say their countries’ overall opinions of him are positive. We talked about prejudice and historical events that shaped Spain, Germany and

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America. Remembering these kids are just 15, it was enlightening to see things from their perspective and learn what they’ve been taught by both the school system and their families.

It was unsettling to remember blind prejudice is still rampant in our world and that young Germans are still somewhat persecuted for their history. “I didn’t do anything, so why don’t some people like me?” Johanna said. I didn’t have an answer.

There is infighting in Spain, too. Evidently if you’re from Catalan, you are not generally liked by people in other parts of Spain. Interestingly, Nuria has no idea why.

We shared that in America, there’s the East Coast vs. West Coast, the North vs. the South and the Orange Curtain here (ok, not exactly a strong comparison, but a reality in divide of Southern California).

These discussions made me proud of living in the melting pot, and specifically in our more tolerant Southern California.

Most importantly, my husband and I learned teenagers are the same, no matter where they come from. They all have a varying degree of self confidence, individual personalities and scale of messiness (one makes her bed daily, one never made it), different needs and wants and a familiar tendency towards all things teenage—like music, movies and clothes. Shopping at Abercrombie and Fitch was as important as seeing the Hollywood sign.

Their American experience was full of California fun and I trust they learned from us as well; tolerance and kindness being the most important lessons. Until next year’s International Faire, Adios…Auf Wiedersehen…Goodbye.

Interested in hosting an exchange student?

Contact Education First Educational Homestay Program at www.efhomestay.org or e-mail the OC Program Director Jenafer Ricker at efjenafer@cox.net. Tell her Roxann sent you and start your passport of perks for hosting. SC

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Rockies vs.

Dodgers, Dodger Stadium August 17, 7:10 p.m.

Coming off some positive momentum in July, Chivas USA will look to keep it rolling as they take on the Seattle Sounders.

After a stretch of seven games on the road, the boys in blue return to Southern California to take on the Colorado Rockies.

Info: www.cdchivasusa.com

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Mercury vs. Sparks, Staples Center August 17, 7:30 p.m.

As the ladies return home following two games on the road, the Sparks will look to jump ahead of Phoenix 2-1 in the season series.

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Off the Beaten Path Cameron and Heidi Steele strive for wins in life, love and sport

By Steve Breazeale San Clemente Times

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hen San Clemente resident Heidi Steele drives her truck to the starting line, she transforms. With the rev of the engine Steele, 39, switches from her life in an office, as vice president of human resources for AccentCare health insurance, to the desert as a professional off-road racer. It’s quite a contrast.

“It’s like having an alter ego,” Steele says.

While her mild-mannered business persona takes care of the office work, Steele’s other career is where she has all her fun. Outside the office she gets to race at top speeds in blinding dust and navigates up and down rugged terrain.

“Anyone who knows me as a business executive in human resources and sees me in a suit everyday usually is in disbelief,” Steele said. “On one hand I’m in the corporate world and on the other I have my racing suit on and I’m sweating and dirty and tackling the terrain of Baja.”

Steele first entered the world of off-road racing when she met her husband, Cameron Steele. Cameron, 42, a southern California native with a family pedigree in off-road racing, has been competing in the sport for most of his life. Steele’s father, Mark Steele, is a two-time Baja 1000 winner and had Cameron racing by the time he turned 15 years old.

With all the off-road history that goes with the Steele name, Heidi couldn’t help but show an interest in the family business.

“I didn’t want to sit and cheer him on, I wanted to be a part of it,” Steele said.

So in 2004, after obtaining her master’s degree in business, Steele moved from the sidelines to inside the cage of her first buggy.

“She walks from an office and into a race car,” Steele’s father-in-law, Mark Steele, 74, said.

The contrast between Steele’s business and racing life is plain to see once inside the family’s San Clemente warehouse—the trucks they work on and repair in the building are huge. And it’s hard to picture a vice president of human resources at an insurance company in one of those gigantic, intimidating trucks with an engine the size of a refrigerator. But after listening to Heidi and Cameron describe the machines, it’s easy to see that they are totally within their element.

“This doesn’t have to have a chassis or anything,” Cameron said, while smiling and

Above: Heidi Steele catches air while in action at the Baja 500 in June. Right: Heidi along with her husband and racing partner Cameron Steele. Courtesy photos

“Anyone who knows me as a business executive in human resources and sees me in a suit everyday usually is in disbelief.

On one hand I’m in the corporate world and on the other I have my racing suit on and I’m sweating and dirty and tackling the terrain of Baja.”

—Heidi Steele pointing to his 800 horsepower unlimited class trophy truck. “If it meets the safety requirements, you can race it.”

While Cameron races in what he calls the “uber class” of trucks and is part of a team that has the funds to back the class, Heidi races in the slightly smaller but still unlimited, mid-size truck class.

Cameron will race more often than Heidi as he races about nine or 10 weekends out of the year on top of about 10 desert races. But when they compete in the same event they make it a family affair.

Sometimes months before a race, Cameron will go out and do logistics. He will pre-run the course and get a feel for it, then tell Heidi about the details; the bond both

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have developed is truly unique.

“If he’s having a rough day I can understand why his day is rough,” Heidi said.

“Most people that get married, they have a relationship at home. They don’t work together, they don’t play together for the most part,” Cameron said. “They don’t strive for excellence together. But we get to do all

of that.”

Even though she has the last name Steele, Heidi has definitely made a name for herself in the off-road world. Last year she was the overall points leader in her class and won the SCORE Class six title.

In June Steele placed second in one of the most prestigious off-road racing events in the world, the Baja 500. The smaller version of the legendary Baja 1000, this year’s edition of the Baja 500 started on the shores of Ensenada, Mexico and looped 438 miles across the peninsula before returning back to the starting point.

The Baja 1000 and Baja 500 have been a part of Mexican and off-road racing history for 42 years. Every year tens of thousands of locals and tourists come out to see the race. The race is so entrenched in Mexican tradition that it runs right through residential areas and highways. When the trucks and bikes come roaring through a neighborhood, the locals will crowd the streets and a brave few will even try to touch the cars.

“Sometimes you’re racing through places with no electricity and no running water and the Indy 500 is basically going through their front yard,” Cameron said. “So [the locals] come up with funny ways to entertain themselves.”

But the terrain Steele faced in the Baja 500 was not always streets or highways. One of the bigger obstacles she had to overcome was navigating up and down a 5,000-foot summit.

“They go over that summit and it’s a 40-degree change temperature-wise. You get on the other side and it goes from 80 to 120 degrees,” Mark Steele, the veteran racer, said.

Steele was quick to point out that the vehicles in off-road racing do not have windshields or air conditioning, making such temperature swings a grueling ordeal.

Up next for the Steele family is the Baja 1000, which will run from Ensenada down to La Paz, Mexico on November 17, 2010. For Steele, the race will determine her championship hopes as she is currently second overall in the SCORE points standings.

When asked about their chances and what they are looking forward to about racing again in Baja, both responded with the same style that undoubtedly characterizes the Steele family trademark—off road racing excellence.

“I like the adventure and challenge of winning,” Heidi said.

“We’re here to win, it’s what I do. We’re here to race and have fun,” Cameron said. SC www.sanclementetimes.com

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Stephen Todd Chisam, Jr. 1922-2010 Todd Chisam, age 87, passed away peacefully in San Clemente, on July 29, 2010. He lived in San Clemente for 40 years, overlooking the Pacific Ocean, where he enjoyed being with his family.

He was born on December 24, 1922, to Stephen and Mary Chisam, in Glendale CA. He served in the US Army for three years during World War II. He had a successful career in the nursery business, spending 30 years at Hines Wholesale Nurseries. He was promoted to Vice President of Sales, and eventually retired in 1988.

In 1993, he was named Chief of the Nobel Vikings of Orange County.

He wrote many Letters to the Editor, often published in the OC Register and San Clemente Times.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia, her children, George and Pam, and his daughter Laura. He had 7 grandchildren, Christopher, Scott, Jessie, Dominik, Bastian, Martin, Christian and Stephanie. He also is survived by 2 great-grandchildren, Angelina and Olivia.

He was much loved for his sense of humor, warmth, and the wisdom he had to share.

Private services were held at home on Saturday August 7.

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LEAD PROGRAM AIDE-GRIPCARE Part-time Program Aide position to work with middle-school students, serving as area leader for the staff running the Grip-care program. . Hours will be a split shift: 7 am – 10 am and 3 pm – 6pm. Duties will include planning and implementing activities in one or more of the following areas: education; social recreation; arts and crafts; and physical education.

Requirements: high school diploma, experience working with children, communication skills to deal with children and with the general public (bilingual in Spanish a plus), CPR and first aid certified, supervisory experience a plus. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley is an equal opportunity employer.

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ACNE/PROBLEM SKIN Proderma 800 S. El Camino Real Ste. 205

949.498.9007

ACUPUNCTURE Clemente Acupuncture acudoc333@aol.com

949.234.9857

Air conditioning All Season Air 949.579.0741 allseasonair@gmail.com, www.allseasonair.net DC Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioning www.dcplumbing.net 949.365.9044 Oasis Air Conditioning & Heating 949.420.1321 www.oasisair.com Orange Coast Plumbing 949.361.1511 www.orangecoastplumbing.net

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Shaw’s Carpets 135 Avenida Victoria

949.492.8070

CARPET CLEANING Pete McKenzie Carpet Cleaning San Clemente

949.492.5370

Anaheim Carpet & Flooring 949.366.6564 1046 Calle Recodo, Ste. I, www.anaheimcarpet.net

CATERING Carbonara Trattoria 949.366.1040 111 Avenida Del Mar # B, www.carbonara.com

Cheese Shop The Cellar 949.492.3663 156 Ave. Del Mar, www.thecellarsite.com

Children’s Clothing

COMPUTER REPAIR & SERVICES

The Gibbs Law Firm, APC 949.492.3350 110 E Avenida Palizada, Ste. 201, www.gibbslaw.com Serrate Law 949.429.8107 630 S. El Camino Real, Ste. A, serrate@cox.net

Auto Wrecking San Clemente Truck & Auto Wrecking 1520 Avenida de la Estrella, Ste. B, 949.492.6121 www.sanclementeautowrecking.com

BABY & CHILDREN’S GEAR OC Tykes

949.429.1714 201 N. El Camino Real, www.octykes.com

Blinds

CONCRETE Costa Verde Landscape License#: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) www.costaverdelandscaping.com

CONTRACTORS - GENERAL

BOOKS Village Book Exchange 99 Avenida Serra

949.492.1114

Mary Kay Cosmetics www.marykay.com/madams2

949.248.2868

Dentists

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BUSINESS COMPUTER SERVICE, REPAIR Arcadia Electric 949.361.1045

CARPET Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 638 Camino de los Mares, Ste. G-105, www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com

INTERIOR MAKEOVERS & STAGING Casa Verde Homes www.casaverdehomes.com

949.212.5800

Junk Removal

Timothy C. Metcalf, Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Green Dump Truck www.wfadvisors.com/tim.metcalf 949.862.1250 www.greendumptruck.com

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Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 Costa Verde Landscape 949.361.9656 638 Camino de los Mares, Ste. G -105, License#: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com www.costaverdelandscaping.com Greenscapes Landscape & Design 949.366.6564 FURNITURE 1046 Calle Recodo, Ste. I, www.greenscapesoc.com South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 109 Calle de los Molinos, www.southcoastfurniture.com

GRAPHIC DESIGN Images/Creative Solutions 949.366.2488 2927 Via San Gorgoinio, Ste. 100, www.imgs.com

HAIR SALONS Kreative Hair Design 949.498.6245 173 Avenida Serra

Heating

Mantels Mostly Mantels 114 Calle de Los Molinos, Ste. C, www.mostlymantels.com

949.498.8778

MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPY Christine Johnston, LMFT 949.500.4340 616 S. El Camino Real, Ste. G-9, www.psychologytoday.com/therapyfinder

Massage Therapy Body Therapy/Healing 949.683.2033 San Clemente, www.cfrpassion.com C’Siren Day Spa

949.498.7700 312 Avenida De La Estrella

MATTRESSES South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 109 Calle de los Molinos, www.southcoastfurniture.com

MOLD REMOVAL

South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 109 Calle de los Molinos, Jarvis Restoration -24/7 949.362.5388 www.southcoastfurniture.com 1393 Calle Avanzado, www.jarvisrestoration.com

HOME IMPROVEMENT

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SC Rider Supply

949.388.0521 Custom Carpentry, Concrete Framing & Finish Ike Soffes

949.363.3087 520 S. El Camino Real, www.scridersupply.com

HOME LOANS Coldwell Banker Home Loans - 949.307.7982 nmls#261832. Tom Fashing, Mortgage Advisor, tom.fashing@mortgagefamily.com

MUSIC LESSONS Janet Poth - Violin & Viola 949.922.6388 413 Calle Pueblo, janpoth@aol.com

OFFICE FURNITURE

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South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 109 Calle de los Molinos, David Miller - Wonderful Windows 949.369.7263 www.southcoastfurniture.com www.wonderfulwindows.com

HOUSE SITTING

Jon B. Marashi, General & Cosmetic 949.493.9311 Curbside Pet & House Sitting 949.369.5074 San Clemente, dalmatian.love@cox.net 647 Camino de los Mares, Ste. 209, BOUTIQUES www.drmarashi.com 949.492.7140 Insurance Salon Zinnia & Lifestyle Boutique 949.429.2020 Ronald Trosper, DDS 145 Ave Del Mar, www.downtownsanclemente.com AVI Commercial Insurance 949.940.1856 641 Camino de los Mares, Ste. A 110, 200 S. Ola Vista, www.aviinsurance.com www.salonzinnia.com ELECTRICAL

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949.488.0029 970 Calle Negocio, www.oc-it.com

INTERIOR DESIGN Norma Mardian Interior Design 949.492.6271 www.nminteriordesign.com

Environment 1st Exterminating, Inc. 949.218.1111 JewelerS 2340 S. El Camino Real, #13, Paradise Jewelers

949.361.4367 www.freetermitereports.com 808 N. El Camino Real, www.paradisejewelers.com

Home Décor 949.361.9656

COSMETICS 949.498.9515

949.492.3459

All Season Air 949.579.0741 San Clemente Computer & Network Services daniel@sanclementecomputer.com 949.276.1581 allseasonair@gmail.com, www.allseasonair.net Sano Computers

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949.481.8444 Bankruptcy Attorneys 1046 Calle Recodo, Ste. I, www.bconstruction.net The Cooper Company General Contractor The Gibbs Law Firm, APC 949.492.3350 License #B 638754, 949.361.2538 110 E Avenida Palizada, Ste. 201, www.gibbslaw.com www.biffcooperconstruction.com Dunham Construction, Inc. 949.492.7100 Beauty Supply License #450880, www.dunhamconstruction.net Del Mar Beauty Supply 949.492.8180 Hutton Construction 949.492.2808 150 Avenida Del Mar, Ste D, www.delmarbeauty.com www.brucehuttonconstruction.com San Clemente Window Fashions www.sc-wf.com

Lange & Minnott

1401 N. El Camino Real, Ste. 109

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South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 Mac & Madi

949.366.6226 109 Calle de los Molinos, 203 Avenida Del Mar, www.macandmadi.com www.southcoastfurniture.com Petit Bonhomme

949.361.3651 147 Avenida Del Mar, Appliances Services & Repairs www.shoppetitbonhomme.com ASAP Appliance Service 949.361.7713 CHIROPRACTORS 3200 Legendario, www.asapapplianceservice.com Dr. R. Tyler Johnson DC, Chiropractic Center ART CLASSES 1401 N. El Camino Real, Ste. 103, 949.498.6440 www.chiropracticcenteronline.com Sidestreet Gallery Mary’s Art Classes 205 Ave Cabrillo,

949.492.7244 Commercial Real Estate www.DowntownSanClemente.com Doug Echelberger ART GALLERIES First Team Real Estate 949.498.7711 San Clemente Art Association 949.492.7175 407 W. El Camino Real, www.echelberger.com 100 N. Calle Seville, www.scartgallery.com

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INTERIOR DECORATING & REDESIGN

www.arcadiaelectric.com 949.218.8022 Gallagher Electric

949.412.6602 The Home & Garden Stylist/ Vignettes of Refinement P.O. Box 986, www.gallagher-electric.com San Clemente, www.vignettesofrefinement.com Rooms With A View - One-Day Makeover Entertainment Using Existing Furnishings 949.492.8566 DJ Services 949.874.2540 www.roomswithavu.com KilltheTreble@yahoo.com

Optometry

San Clemente Optometry, David J. Nota, OD 224 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.2029 www.sanclementeoptometry.com Seaside Eyecare

949.493.2269 638 Camino De Los Mares, #A120, www.seasideeyecare.com

PAINTING KC Painting & Decorating 949.388.6829 www.bringcolorintoyourlife.com Mission Viejo Painting 949.922.0238 2164 Via Aguila, www.talegaviejopainting.com

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BUSINESS • SPOTLIGHT 949.579.0823

PEST CONTROL Colony Termite Control 949.361.2500 1402 Calle Alcazar, www.colonytermite.com Environment 1st Exterminating, Inc. 949.218.1111 2340 S. El Camino Real, #13, www.freetermitereports.com

SCREENS

949.246.3835

Pet Grooming VIP Pet Spa

949.492.7473 810 S. El Camino Real, www.vippetspa.com

Pet SITTING Curbside Pet & House Sitting 949.369.5074 San Clemente, dalmatian.love@cox.net Mike’s Pet Care

949.246.3835 www.mikespetcare.com PAWS-itively Pet Care 949.683.2033 San Clemente

PET SUPPLIES Pet Treasures

949.493.7297 653 Camino de los Mares, Suite 100, www.theyellowbone.com

PHARMACIES Sea View Pharmacy 949.496.0123 665 Camino De Los Mares #101, www.seaviewpharmacy.com The Medicine Shoppe 949.492.1050 1001 S. El Camino Real

PHOTOGRAPHY Memories Of Me Photos wwwmemoriesofmephotos.com

949.361.0680

PIZZA Izza Neapolitan Pizzeria 949.248.4925 376 Camino de Estrella, www.izzapizzeria.com

PLUMBING A to Z Leak Detection 949.499.4464 1218 Puerta del Sol, www.atozleakdetection.com Bill Metzger Plumbing 949.492.3558 1218 Puerta del Sol, www.billmetzgerplumbing.com DC Plumbing & Air Conditioning, Inc. www.dcplumbing.net 949.365.9044 Mission Plumbing & Heating 949.492.4303 1100 S. El Camino Real, www.missionplumbingandheating.com Orange Coast Plumbing 949.361.1511 www.orangecoastplumbing.net San Clemente Plumbing 949.366.2691 647 Camino de los Mares, Ste. 108, www.sanclementeplumbing.com

POOL/SPA SERVICE & REPAIR

PSYCHIATRY

949.498.9412

SECONDHAND THRIFT SHOP New Addition to our team Nick Goebel Your Full Service Plumbing Company Serving San Clemente For 35 Years 949.492.4303 Lic# 950079

South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 109 Calle de los Molinos, www.southcoastfurniture.com

Surf Lessons

Psychologists

Study with Stacy www.studywithstacy.com

949.632.1176

Vacuums Nic’s Vacuum & Small Appliance 949.492.4747 216 Ave. Del Mar, www.nicsvacuum.com

VETERINARIANS Pacific Coast Veterinary Hospital 949.429.1555 1242 Puerta Del Sol, www.pacificcoastveterinary.com

WATER DAMAGE Jarvis Restoration -24/7 949.362.5388 1393 Calle Avanzado, www.jarvisrestoration.com

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Smooth Waxing

SURF CAMPS 418 N. El Camino Real #D, Aloha Beach Camp 949.481.7222 www.smoothwaxingsalon.com 647 Camino de los Mares, www.alohabeachcamp.net WEBSITE DESIGN

949.481.7222 Manny Tau, Psy.D., PSY14892 800.865.0367 Aloha Beach Camp 647 Camino de los Mares, www.alohabeachcamp.net 300 S. El Camino Real, Ste. 218, www.drtau.com

949.369.1307

San Clemente Website Design 949.246.8345 www.sanclementewebsitedesign.com

WINDOW CLEANING

Greg’z Pristine Window Cleaning & 949.294.7852 SURF SCHOOLS Real Estate X-Mas Light Installation San Clemente Surf School 949.334.7649 Wonderful Windows Altera Real Estate - “Sandy & Rich” 949.369.7263 www.sandyandrich.com 949.293.3236 www.sanclementesurflessons.com www.wonderfulwindows.com Antonio Fiorello, Forté Realty Group 949.842.3631 WINDOW COVERINGS TERMITES San Clemente, www.forterealtygroup.com 949.496.1926 949.361.2500 Designer’s Magic Flooring Casa Verde Homes - Simon Wilson 949.212.5800 Colony Termite Control 638 Camino de los Mare, Ste. G-105, 1402 Calle Alcazar, www.colonytermite.com www.casaverdehomes.com Century 21 O.M.A

949.492.5413 Environment 1st Exterminating, Inc. 949.218.1111 www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com San Clemente Window Fashions 949.498.9515 2340 S. El Camino Real, #13, 229 Avenida Del Mar, www.c21oma.com www.sc-wf.com Coldwell Banker – Michael Anthony 949.370.3590 www.freetermitereports.com The Termite Guy -Termite & Pest Control michaelanthony@coldwellbanker.com, Wine Bar 106 W. Canada Ave., 949.940.1010 www.michaelanthonyrealtor.com The Cellar 949.492.3663 www.877termite.com Doug Echelberger First Team Real Estate 156 Ave. Del Mar, www.thecellarsite.com 407 W. El Camino Real, 949.498.7711 Troubled Teens Wine Shop & Wine Tasting www.echelberger.com

949.940.6068 San Clemente Wine Company Prue Putnins- Regency Real Estate 949.366.1984 Pacific Quest 949.429.7076 www.thetalegateam.com, www.HomesByPrue.com mark@pacificquest.org, www.pacificquest.org 212 ½ Avenida Del Mar, www.scwinecompany.com Steve Smith 949.632.8139 Olympian Altera DCP, ssmithsurfer@msn.com Tarbell Realtors - The Metcalfs 949.533.5999 1001 Avenida Pico, www.Metcalf4Homes.com

Real Estate Attorneys The Gibbs Law Firm, APC 949.492.3350 110 E Avenida Palizada, Ste. 201, www.gibbslaw.com

Remodel Casa Verde Homes

949.212.5800 License # B 906391, www.casaverdehomes.com Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 638 Camino de los Mare, Ste. G-105, www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com Finish Builders 949.492.1084 nesaanderson@cox.net, www.finishbuilders.com

Restaurants

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949.366.9386 Radiant Pool & Spa Service 949.290.5616 114 Avenida Del Mar #4 Carbonara Trattoria 949.366.1040 www.radiantpoolservice.com SC Pool Techs 949.235.1261 111 Avenida Del Mar # B, www.carbonara.com Fisherman’s Restaurant & Bar 949.498.6390 www.fixmypoolnow.com 611 Avenida Victoria, www.fishermansrestaurant.com PRINTING Izza Neapolitan Pizzeria 949.248.4925 Printing OC

949.388.4888 376 Camino de Estrella, www.izzapizzeria.com 27134 Paseo Espada #B 203, www.printingoc.com The Cellar 949.492.3663 156 Ave. Del Mar, www.thecellarsite.com Medical Concierge 949.387.6210 647 Camino de los Mares, Ste. 230, www.detoxall.us

TUTORING

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SALONS Salon Bamboo 949.361.3348 150 Avenida Del Mar, Ste. A, www.salonbamboo.com Salon Bleu 949.366.2060 207 S. El Camino Real, www.scsalonbleu.com Sanctuary Salon & Spa 949.429.5802 1041 Avenida Pico, Ste. B, www.sanctuarytalega.com

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949.498.6204

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SPORTS & OUTDOORS

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San Clemente High School Cheerleaders Attend Camp The San Clemente High School cheerleaders attended cheer camp from July 29 through August 1 at Soka University in Aliso Viejo. All the girls learned new stunting and tumbling techniques and performed for family and friends. Many of the cheerleaders from years past came back to watch and cheer on the new squad—a testimony of how deep friendships are formed through the program. The girls will next cheer on their football team in its first game of the season on August 26 in Maui, Hawaii.

Cheerleaders will also be hosting their 20th Annual Jr. Cheer Clinic on Saturday, September 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the San Clemente High School Gym. Contact cahavens@ capousd.org for more information or register the day of at 9:15 a.m. The junior cheerleaders will then perform routines learned under the Friday Night Lights at the high school football field on September 24.

MOTOR SPORTS Billy Johnson makes NASCAR debut Billy Johnson, who recently moved from San Clemente to Mooresville, N.C., and who is also a Dana Hills High School graduate, raced in his first-ever NASCAR event making his debut in the Nationwide Series Zippo 200 at Watkins Glen International in New York on Saturday, August 7. The race took place on a 2.45-mile, 11-turn road course.

Johnson finished the race in 36th place after starting from ninth place. He made it through 55 out of 82 total laps before an accident put him out of the running to finish.

Johnson earned a total of 23 points in the race. Johnson drives a Rosh Fenway Racing Ford Fusion. Despite the disappointing finish, it was a big debut for the NASCAR rookie who in the last three years has seven victories among drivers competing in the Grand-Am’s Continental Tires Sports Car Challenge.

SC Open set for September The SC Open, presented by the Friends of San Clemente Beaches, Parks and Recreation, will be held September 18-19. This year will feature the 10th Annual Skate Contest and the 3rd Annual Surf Contest. The contest supports skate and surf athletes in Southern California while raising funds and awareness for the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Foundation.

Those who attend can look forward to the Skateboard Contest on Saturday, September 18, at the Ralph’s Skate Park, 241 Avenida La Pata, and the Surf Contest on Sunday, September 19, on the North Side of the San Clemente Pier. Each contest attracts over 100 athletes, male and female of all ages, amateur and sponsored. Athletes are encouraged to compete in both contests and recognized for their talent in both sports. Over 3,000 spectators attend the contests at both the beach and skate park in support of the athletes, and to enjoy the activities and competition. The contest caters to future professional athletes and recent X Games gold medalist Ryan Sheckler even competed in the inaugural skate contest.

To design a sponsor package that achieves your marketing goals, contact Don Kindred, Event Coordinator for the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Foundation at 949.492.8981, Peggy Lacayo, Recreation Coordinator, at 949.361.8358, 949.289.3707 or lacayop@ sanclemente.org or Nate Moser, Recreation Specialist, at 949.361.8245, 949.289.3824 or mosern@sanclemente.org.

ADULT SOFTBALL DP softball team is undefeated and in first place Sponsored by Ricardo’s Place in San Juan Capistrano, the co-ed softball team consisting of Roklyn Meserve (San Juan Capistrano), Lauren Leszinski (Dana Point), Susan De Stefano (Manager, San Juan Capistrano), Nicole Dagampat (San Clemente), Chris Mitchell (Laguna Niguel), Kelly Vetters (Tustin), Sammy Mastroianni (Irvine), Ed Aguilar (San Clemente), John Franz (Ladera Ranch), Adam Griffith (San Clemente), Matt Ferren (San Clemente) and Lou De Stefano (coach, San Juan Capistrano) is currently undefeated and in first place.

Ricardo’s Place has been sponsoring the team for the past five years and the team is currently playing in the Dana Point co-ed softball league.

YOUTH SOCCER Jaime Arroyo Soccer Camp Coming Up The second half of the Jaime Arroyo Soccer Camp will run August 25-27 at Forster Ranch Park #6 in San Clemente. Jaime Arroyo Soccer Academy (JASA) camps provide players at all levels ages 7 - 16 an opportunity to substantially increase foot speed and agility, improve ball striking with more power and accuracy, improve mental focus and confidence for faster decision making and master the moves needed to play at all skill levels in a fun/positive environment. Their camps put Southern Orange County kids in contact with some of the most qualified trainers in the Southern California area. Camp curriculum runs daily from 9 a.m. to noon and costs $100 per camper and does include a camp shirt. Sibling and team discounts are available. For updates and registration info, visit their website at www.jasocceracademy.com or call 949.291.2678.

GOLF Winners announced for San Clemente Men’s Golf Club event The San Clemente Men’s Golf Club put on a tournament at the San Clemente Municipal Golf Course on August 4. Winners are as follows: 4 Man Odd-Even—Gross: Andy Horner, Scott Moore, Ron Borg and Rick Fleming (first place, 174, $40), Bob Doubleday, Frank Schneider, Mike Heusser and Blind Draw (second place, 191, $35), Ted Fisher, Jerome Pechac, George Kiepper and Don Edler (third place, 193, $30); NET: Don Stroup, Clint Bliss, Paul Swanson and Kurt Luebke (first place tie, 153, $40), Norm Haven, Earl Doble, Anthony Daly and Jack Hosford (first place tie, 153, $40), Nick Azzollini, Steve Shelley, Tom Scarlata and Ken Meyers (third place, 155, $30), Al Calfe, Jim Hester, John Briggs, Al Vagi (fourth place, 157, $30), Jim Mosich, Dave Metsker, Jesse Lea and Robert Wray (fifth place, 158, $30), Gene O’Brien, John Bovenizer, Charles Coots and Fred Sattler (sixth place, 160, $25), Dick McComb, Gene Won, Grant Woodward and Dale Arambel (seventh place, 161, $25), Hector Amaya, Ron McIntyre, Noel Murchet and Neil Colgrove (eighth place, 162, $25), Dennis Mark, Frank Malis, Russ Brown and Bill Ryan (ninth place tie, 163, $20), Ernie Gamez, Dave Parrish, Jon Friel and Richard Schindler (ninth place tie, 163, $20), Rick Wake, Carl Pittler, Al Pruxop, Blind Draw (ninth place tie, 163, $20). CLOSEST TO PIN ($10 EACH): Jim Mosich (#2, 1’6”), Jack Wilson (#9, 2’11”), John Horak (#13, 7’7”) and Jack Davis (#15, 4’6”).

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SURFING Local shaper unveils new and unique surfboard Bill Stewart of Stewart Surfboards in San Clemente debuted his new prototype board “The Night Stalker” at the San Clemente Pier on the evening of August 7. The board is a fully functional, s-winger with a very unique head and taillight lighting system. Two rechargeable battery-powered 700 lumen adjustable headlights sit behind a plexi-glass nose panel that allow for surfers to ride at night. Another set of LED lights are also set within the side fins of the board.

Designed for ultimate function and performance in the dark, the lights can be adjusted to see better while paddling out towards the lineup, and to also look out for sets coming in from the horizon. The side fins also cast a unique wake on the wave when lit up as well.

Initially designed and shaped for Billabong’s charity event, “Art of Shaping,” the board will be auctioned at the Action Sports Retailer Trade show on August 14. All proceeds from the sale will go to the SIMA Humanitarian Fund.

More information on the board is available at www.stewartsurfboards.com.

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Grom of the Week Dylan Sonderegger Age: 15, San Clemente High School Dylan Sonderegger—a freshman at San Clemente High this fall—has spent the summer surfing Lowers every day, twice a day and training with Surf Coach USA to get ready for surf team tryouts. He got in some early season competition practice at the WSA Menehune Surf Fest where he was a finalist in the Boys 15-16 SB. Dylan also did well at WSA 2010/2011 Event No. 1 last weekend making it to the semis in the competitive Boys U16 SB. “I was sort of bummed to miss out on the first final of the season by a half point, but it motivates me to practice harder,” said Dylan. “I am really pushed by competition.” He is unsponsored as of yet, but hopes that the progress he’s made in the last year will find him on the radar of Photo by Lance Smith/www.thundershotz.com companies looking for dedicated young surfers. He also enjoys playing the drums, skateboarding and martial arts cross training. An A/B student, Dylan is committed to continuing his honor roll appearances—in all three years of middle school—through high school. Dylan hopes to someday start his own surf related company focused on environmentally friendly products. Dylan credits the support of his parents for progressing his surfing. “My parents back me up a lot and make sure I get to practice, coaching and contests,” he said. “I really appreciate their help.” —AS

WSA Announces SSS

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The Western Surfing Association announces new Scholastic Surfing Association Competition Series Western Surfing Association Special to the San Clemente Times

SCHOLASTIC SURF SERIES 2010 / 2011 CONTEST SCHEDULE

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he Western Surfing Association (WSA) on August 12, 2010 announced the addition of a new scholastic competition series for middle and high school surf teams.

The new series, dubbed the Scholastic Surf Series (SSS), will provide a professionally managed and operated platform for school surf teams from San Diego to Santa Barbara.

Teams competing in this new series can expect the same high quality events that the WSA has become known for, including professional judging, quality events and a family oriented program.

SSS competition areas will be divided into three sections—San Diego, Orange County and LA to Santa Barbara. School competitions will be divided into six individual contest divisions—San Diego coastal schools, San Diego inland schools, San Diego middle schools, Orange County middle and high schools, LA to Santa Barbara middle schools and LA to Santa Barbara high school students.

Each section will consist of five events culminating with a State Championship contest for both middle school and high school teams.

Orange County and San Diego section high school teams will each consist of nine short-

SURF RESULTS AND BOARD SHORTS WSA Gatorade Championship Tour, Event No. 1 August 7-8, San Onofre State Beach, Trail 5 Local finishers only MICRO GROM BOYS/GIRLS SB U9: 3. Raiki Nishida, San Clemente; 4.

Nicholas Coli, San Clemente; 5. Trevor Sutton, San Clemente; 6. Kade Matson, San Clemente. MICRO GROM BOYS/GIRLS LB U9: 1. Ethan Mudge, Capistrano Beach; 3. Eland Hansler, San Clemente. BOYS/GIRLS SB U10: 5. Trevor Sutton, San Clemente. BOYS U12: 3. Cole Houshmand, San Clemente; 6. Noah Hohenester, San Clemente. BOYS U14: 2.

Griffin Colapinto, San Clemente. BOYS U16: 2.

Ethan Carlston, San Clemente; 3. Kevin Schulz, San Clemente. BOYS U18: 3. Wyatt Brady, San Clemente; 6. Scott Weinhardt, Dana Point.

GIRLS U14: 4. Malia Osterkamp, San Clemente. GIRLS U16: 1. Lulu Erkeneff, Dana Point; 2. Malia Osterkamp, San Clemente; 5. Bleu

Orange County Middle School and High School November 6, 2010 Permit in process December 4, 2010 San Clemente Pier January 8, 2011 Golden West, Huntington Beach.

February 12, 2011 Salt Creek, Dana Point March 12, 2011 Oceanside Pier, Oceanside SSS High School State Championship April 30, May 1-2, 2011 Oceanside Harbor SSS Middle School State Championship May 21-22, 2011 Oceanside Harbor This is a tentative schedule. All dates and venues are subject to change. Log on to www.sanclementetimes.com to see the full schedule including San Diego and LA to Santa Barbara sections.

board men, three longboard men, three shortboard women, three longboard women and one or two coed bodyboarders. Orange County middle school teams will field nine shortboard boys, three longboard boys, two shortboard girls, two longboard girls and three coed bodyboarders. Team sizes in the LA/Santa Barbara section are yet to be determined.

The series will begin on October 16 and Archbold, Dana Point; 6. Kloee Openshaw, San Clemente. GIRLS U18: 2. Lulu Erkeneff, Dana Point. BOYS LB U14: 1. Jacob Atwood, Capistrano Beach; 2. Mason Shaw, Capistrano Beach.

JR. BOYS LB U18: 2. Casey Powell, San Clemente; 4. Matthew Elias-Calles, San Clemente; 5.

Dylan Cox, Capistrano Beach. GIRLS LB U14: 1.

Rachael Tilly, Capistrano Beach. GIRLS LB U18: 1. Rachael Tilly, Capistrano Beach; 2. Emmy Lombard, San Clemente; 3. Lulu Erkeneff, Dana Point; 6. Haylie Frasco, San Juan Capistrano.

MEN 18-29: 3. Ricky Lovato, San Clemente; 6.

Levi Gregory, San Clemente. MASTERS 30-39: 6. Brian Hill, San Clemente. LEGENDS 50+: 2.

Kyle Twitchell, San Clemente. OPEN MEN: 2.

Ian Simmons, San Clemente; 5. Levi Gregory, San Clemente. OPEN MEN LB: 2. Rick Ekstein, Dana Point. WOMEN’S LB 18+: 1. Chenell Shields, Dana Point.

US Open of Surfing July 31-August 8, Huntington Beach, Pier MEN: 1. Brett Simpson, 13.97, Huntington

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17 with contests in both the San Diego and LA/Santa Barbara sections. The first Orange County middle and high school competition is set for November 6. The location will be announced shortly pending permit finalization.

SSS will be led by Administrative Director Sue Lister who brings four years of experience in coaching middle school and high school surf teams in Orange County and San Diego and two years as the administrative and executive director of the Interscholastic Surfing Federation (ISF). SSS Competition Director Carolyn Krammer has been involved in the sport of surfing since 1963 and has served as competition director for the Women’s International Surfing Association (WISA), the United States Surfing Federation (USSF) Western Region, the ISF and the WSA. Coaches, parents and students who would like more information about registering a team to compete in the SSS, should contact Sue Lister at 760.518.2727 or Carolyn Krammer at 760.439.0863.

Stay tuned for updates, including the launch of a new website. For more information about the WSA, please visit www.surfwsa.org. Log on to www.sanclementetimes. com to see the full SSS 2010/2011 tentative schedule. SC

Log on to www.sanclementetimes.com each week to see a new BoardShorts video featuring the people, places and events that make up our rich surf community.

Surf ForecasT Water temp: 61-66˚F Water visibility and conditions: San Clemente: 10-15’+ Poor+; Catalina: 15-25’ Fair-Good Remarks: Light-Moderate, lessening, surge and fair+ visibility prevails along the coast as an old SW groundswell fades.

Short range: Old SW groundswell leftovers prevail on Thursday, as some new SSW groundswell shows late. Good Southern Hemi breaks see surf in the ankle-knee high zone, with occasional slightly larger sets for top exposures to waist high. Conditions are mostly clean, but poor to fair due to lack of size.

Long range: A new SSW groundswell slowly builds heading into the weekend, when some South swell energy joins the mix. Most breaks remain pretty minimal on Friday, with size bumping up into the knee-waist high+ zone

by Saturday. Conditions look favorable for the weekend, stay tuned.

Beach; 2. Jordy Smith, 8.33, ZAF. WOMEN: 1.

Carissa Moore, 12.50, HAW; 2. Sally Fitzgibbons, 3.83, AUS. WOMEN PRO JR: 1. Sage Erickson, 10.20, Ojai; 2. Malia Manuel, 7.65, HAW; 3. Coco Ho, 7.00, HAW; 4. Laura Enever, 6.67, AUS. MEN PRO JR: 1. Evan Geiselman, 12.57, FLA; 2. Alejo Muniz, 12.54, BRA; 3.

Kolohe Andino, 8.32, San Clemente; 4. Miguel Pupo, 7.67, BRA. The Art of Erik Abel The Surfing Heritage Foundation presents a month-long exhibit titled; The Fluid That Binds Us: The Art of Erik Abel. The show features more than 50 affordable, one-of-a-kind prints, a dozen new paintings and more. Enjoy the beautiful work of the artist who created the official art of this year’s International Surfing Day. The show runs through September 1 at the Surfing Heritage Museum and Gift Store at South Coast Plaza West, 3333 Bear Street, #303, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 8

Erik Abel. Courtesy of Surfing Heritage Foundation

p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. For more information, log on to www.surfingheritage.org or call 714.800.1654.

UPCOMING EVENTS August 14: Super Girl Pro Jr., ASP Women’s Junior Qualifier, Oceanside August 28-29: NSSA Southwest Conference Explorer, Event No. 1, Huntington Beach, Pier www.sanclementetimes.com