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LOCAL NEWS & IN-DEPTH REPORTING

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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO A long City Council meeting on Tuesday delivered many key decisions for San Juan Capistrano residents, affecting the city budget, future growth and commission structure. City Manager Joe Tait agreed to take a 5 percent salary cut in his $324,000 annual contract, after City Council member Mark Nielsen voiced displeasure that county officials had backed out of a previously agreed to salary cut. For the city’s growth, the council agreed to enter an exclusive negotiating agreement with The Home Depot for the Lower Rosan Ranch property off Stonehill Drive. The council also unanimously approved a proposal for a threestory, 124-room hotel in the downtown. That development would go on the site of the old Mission Inn and Walnut Grove restaurant.

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DANA POINT The body of a man found washed up on the rocks of the jetty behind the Ocean Institute at the Dana Point Harbor on the morning of October 1 has been identified as 71-yearold Ford Park of Anaheim, said OC Sheriff’s Department spokesman Jim Amormino. According to Dana Point Police Services Deputy Gardner, a call came in at about 10:05 a.m. on the morning of Friday, October 1 alerting authorities to the discovery of a body that had washed up along the jetty rocks. Park’s vehicle was found nearby, unlocked and with the keys in the ignition. A search of the car by investigators yielded neither signs of foul play nor a suicide note and the cause of death is still under investigation, pending toxicology reports said Amormino.

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…Hard Sell on SC Murder-Suicide House?

THE LATEST: A home for sale at 31 Campanilla in San Clemente’s Sea Pointe Estates where five people were found dead in November 2008 is in backup offers, according to the Southern California MLS. The gated-neighborhood home was owned

by Manas Ucar, 58. His body was found May 25, 2008 in a downstairs bedroom along with his wife, Margrit, 49, his twin daughters, Grace and Margaux, 21, and his mother-inlaw, Fransuhi Kesisoglu, 72.

The twins and their grandmother poisoned themselves with medication, as did Manas, but a gunshot most likely from Margrit killed him before the drugs could, according to a report by the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. Margrit then shot herself, authorities said.

Investigators found no reason for the tragedy. “To this day, it’s still a mystery,” Sheriff’s Investigator Dan Salcedo said. “I wish I could be able to close it out for Ucar family themselves, to maybe give them an explanation why five members of their family died at one time.”

The home was then listed for sale at $995,000 on November 9. The ocean-view home has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms and has 3,150 square feet of living space on a .26-acre lot.

The listing spent a brief period off the market and then was relisted July 22 of this year for $825,000. Its last listing price before it received backup offers was $810,000.

WHAT’S NEXT: Despite the slow market and history of this home, another listing in Talega recently closed escrow where a family was also found dead in December 2009, selling for $1,075,000.

FIND OUT MORE: Anyone with any possible information is asked to call Salcedo at 714.647.7049. —David Zimmerle

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…SunCal CEO Facing $230 Million Hit?

THE LATEST: There’s a big reason why www.sanclementetimes.com

the 248-acre oceanfront property known as Marblehead Coastal has stalled in its completion, and it has to do with its property owner SunCal. Bruce Elieff, chief executive of SunCal Cos., a large, closely held developer, hit a major obstacle in 2008 when its biggest lender, Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc., filed for bankruptcy, which forced SunCal to suspend work on 20 large residential property developments, according to a recent report by the Wall Street Journal.

If SunCal cannot find a way to finish the projects or sell them to a developer who can, Elieff could be personally responsible for as much as $230 million. And Lehman plans to hold him to his promises. The Journal reported.

district $5.3 million and helps restore the state-mandated budget reserve at 2 percent.

WHAT’S NEXT: The total price Elieff must pay and whether he will eventually have to or not is determined by the outcome of Lehman Brothers bankruptcy liquidation.

Both sides are pointing fingers at this point with Lehman saying Elieff is liable, while he said Lehman would ultimately be held responsible for paying the obligations.

Elieff’s lawyer Louis “Skip” Miller, a partner at Miller Barondess LLP, told The Journal his client “never anticipated being obligated to pay—he’s now looking at having to defend and deal with bond claims that otherwise would have been paid by Lehman.”

Elieff filed a lawsuit against Lehman in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Santa Ana last year in an effort to restructure the debt and cancel bond obligations.

FIND OUT MORE: See the full story at the Beyond the Blackboard blog at www.sanclementetimes.com —Jonathan Volzke

FIND OUT MORE: See the full story at www. wsj.com —DZ

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…More Pay Cuts at CUSD?

THE LATEST: Capistrano Unified School District classified employees agreed to a pay cut that will help the district restore a 2 percent reserve used to balance the budget while negotiations were underway.

The two-year contract settlement with the California School Employees Association (CSEA), approved by the CUSD Board of Trustees earlier this month, saves the

WHAT’S NEXT: The district’s classified workers overwhelmingly ratified the contract on September 15. They will take between five and 12.5 unpaid days, accept a 0.7 percent pay reduction effective retroactive to September. 1, forgo automatic pay increases for individual employees for one year and consolidate work hours and calendars.

With the CSEA contract, CUSD employees groups have contributed approximately $27 million in salary and benefit concessions, which contributed significantly toward closing the estimated $34 million shortfall the district faced for 2010-11.

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warrant from that state. His RV, which was left in the alley of an acquaintance’s business, was 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 stored on their lot.

Sheriff’s deputies found Butterfield’s decomposed daughter wrapped in plastic inside the freezer.

WHAT’S NEXT: The victim’s mother and uncle submitted written statements to the court for the sentencing. “To the same extent that my daughter, Rebekah Butterfield, was an exceptionally good and loving person, she was tortured and murdered in an extremely terrible way by the person she loved the most, her own father,” Catherine Butterfield wrote.

“She was beautiful inside and out, but she felt the heartache of betrayal and excruciating pain both inside and out.”

FIND OUT MORE: See the full story at www. sanclementetimes.com —JV

…Life for Man Who Killed, Froze Daughter?

THE LATEST: Clarence Eugene Butterfield, 57, formerly of San Clemente, was sentenced Wednesday to life in state prison without the possibility of parole for murdering his daughter and keeping her body in a freezer in his recreational vehicle.

He was found guilty by a jury Aug. 19, 2010, of one felony count of special circumstances murder during the commission of torture and mayhem and one felony count of assault with a firearm.

In December 2006, Butterfield murdered his 21-year-old daughter, Rebekah Butterfield. He tortured the victim and made her suffer by repeatedly shooting her in the leg, foot, knee, side of her head, and body parts that would not cause fatal injuries. He tied his naked daughter’s ankles together and hands behind her back and stuffed her in the freezer of his RV while she was still alive. Butterfield suffocated his daughter to death in the air-tight freezer.

For two years, Butterfield lived in the RV 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 and was sent to Nevada on an unrelated criminal

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…Progress on Tri-City Trolley?

THE LATEST: The City Council voted to move ahead Tuesday with phase two for the Go Local Bus/Shuttle Service Planning of the Tri-City Trolley.

The Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors created the “Go Local” program to partner with cities to develop a community-based transit vision that increases the use of Metrolink by residents, visitors and employees.

Despite a lack of input from several large hotels in Dana Point, council members voted to keep the project going as there is no fiscal impact on the city right now.

WHAT’S NEXT: The proposed amendment is to extend the cooperative agreement term for an additional 12 months, to complete the project in conjunction with the OCTA System-Wide Transit Study (SWTS). Thus, the agreement will be extended to December 20, 2011, to coincide with the SWTS schedule.

FIND OUT MORE: Stay tuned for updates.

—DZ

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Eye on SC SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE Canada, 100 Block (2:29 p.m.) An apartment manager is trying to fire her maintenance man for allowing transients to live in vacant units. However, she is unable to locate this employee in order to fire him.

SC Sheriff’s Blotter

KEEP THE PEACE Avenida Granada, 200 Block (7:22 p.m.) An adult woman called the authorities because her mother kicked her out of the house. The mother did not give a notice.

DISTURBANCE – MUSIC OR PARTY Avenida Vista Hermosa/ Calle Frontera (7:43 p.m.) Deputies were contacted because of loud joy making and merriment coming from a church nearby.

Compiled By Kirsten Sacher 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.

Wednesday, September 29

Tuesday, September 28

DISTURBANCE Via la Mesa, 1200 Block (8:39 a.m.) A man called the police because he is concerned that his wife is not taking her medication for being bi-polar. She is wearing only underwear and just attacked the kids.

DISTURBANCE – MECHANICAL Avenida Granada, 200 Block (8:01 a.m.) Authorities were contacted in the morning when construction workers nearby were singing too loudly.

Thursday, September 30

SUSPICIOUS PERSON Buena Vista, 1500 block (9:32 a.m.) It has been reported that a man and a woman are living and sleeping under lifeguard tower No. 12 on the beach in San Clemente. Apparently the man has been there for over a week now.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON Avenida Del Mar, 200 Block (3:05 p.m.)

Authorities were called to investigate a man in a purple shirt using a public computer

who was looking at pornography online and staring at passing women.

Friday, October 1 KEEP THE PEACE La Esperanza, 200 Block (7:59 p.m.) A woman is concerned that her husband will attend their daughter’s birthday this weekend. He was recently arrested and she has a restraining order against him.

FOLLOW UP REPORT Avenida Acapulco, 800 Block (9:04 p.m.) A woman contacted the deputies because she saw various items that had been stolen from her for sale on Craigslist.

CITIZEN ASSIST Jinette, 1400 Block (9:16 p.m.) A caller contacted deputies because his neighbor’s dog was barking and he was upset that animal control was not open. If something was not done about it then he said he would go to the neighbor’s house and kill the dog. It is unknown if the neighbors were home.

Saturday, October 2 ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY Via San Gorgonio, 2900 Block (4:27 p.m.) A small black and brown dog at the park was reportedly chasing after children who had been teasing it earlier.

DISTURBANCE East Escalones/ Avenida de la Estrella (4:25 p.m.) A caller contacted deputies to report a group of kids throwing eggs at passing vehicles.

TERRORIST THREATS REPORT Calle Ameno, 0 Block (7:07 a.m.) A caller reported threats made on Facebook to their 14-year-old daughter.

Sunday, October 3 WELFARE CHECK Canada, 200 Block (5:17 p.m.) Deputies were called to investigate a woman that has been moaning and crying out in pain for eight hours. The man inside the residence keeps yelling at her to shut up.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON IN VEHICLE Calle Amistad, 100 Block (5:37 p.m.) There were three juveniles in a red car in a parking garage. The caller thought they might be selling drugs.

Monday, October 4 SUSPICIOUS PERSON El Camino Real, 900 Block (6:30 p.m.) A man reportedly tried to cash a fake check at the bank. He left the building and got into a white car, leaving behind a fake license as well.

• CAPISTRANO BAY LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS TO HOLD ELECTION FORUMS: The Capistrano Bay League of Women Voters have two events planned for the community in October. On Monday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. they will hold a San Clemente City Council Candidates Forum in the Ole Hanson Room at the San Clemente Community located at Center at 100 Calle Seville. Then on Thursday, Oct. 14, the pros and cons of the nine ballot measures voters will see on the November 2 election will be presented at the Palisades United Methodist Church beginning at 6:30 p.m. The church is located a block west of the Sears Store at 27002 Camino de Estrella in Capistrano Beach. The public is welcome and parking is convenient. For more information please contact Sandy Exelby at 949.492.9428. • NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION: The Parks and Recreation Commission will next meet on Tuesday, Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. at the San Clemente Community Center’s Ole Hanson Fireside Room, located at 100 North Calle Seville. Along with an update on current community activities and events and public input, there will be a verbal report from Landscape Architect Tim Shaw on several Beaches Parks and Recreation Projects. More information is available by visiting the City’s website www.san-clemente.org. • NEXT BICYCLE SKILLS CLASS ON TAP: The next Traffic Skills 101 class is Friday, Oct. 15 and Sunday Oct. 17. Cost is $35. Friday evening’s class will be held in the Metrolink building, 1900 N. El Camino Real, while the Sunday class will be at the North Beach parking lot and “around town,” according to Pete van Nuys, Executive Director of the Orange County Bicycle Coalition. Register online at www.ocbike.org or call 949.492.5737 for more information.

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City and Community Calendar Thursday, October 7 Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m. Stories for kids ages 3-5 at the library on either Wednesdays or Thursdays. Sign up required. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.3493, www.ocpl.org.

Saturday, October 9 OC Fire Authority Open House 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Families are invited to the county’s fire station headquarters to meet firefighters and see demonstrations and more. 1 Fires Authority Road, Irvine, www.san-clemente.org.

Sunday, October 10 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, October 11 Physical Fitness for Seniors 9 a.m.-10 a.m. Aerobics class at the Senior Center. Ongoing through Nov. 11. Cost $19.

242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.498.3322, www.san-clemente.org.

Fun on the Run: Craft Week & Halloween Fun! 2:15 p.m.-4:15 p.m.

Traveling kid’s activity program at various SC locations; details listed online. 949.361.8264, www.san-clemente.org.

San Clemente City Council Candidates Forum 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Hosted by The League of Women Voters at the Community Center. 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.492.7675.

Tuesday, October 12 South Coast Detachment Marine Corps League 7 p.m. Open to all active duty, retired or honorably discharged Marines or FMF Navy Corpsman at the San Clemente Elk’s Lodge. 1505 N. El Camino Real, 949.493.4949, 949.361.9252.

Good Neighbors Club of Capistrano Valley 11 a.m. Area women invited to the meeting featuring a “Be Secure and Safe” program presented by the OC Sheriff’s Department at Irons in the Fire. RSVP. 150 Avenida Magdalena, San Clemente, 949.361.0586.

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Surfside Quilters Guild Meeting 9:30 a.m. General meeting featuring a special guest at San Clemente Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall. 119 N. Avenida de la Estrella, www.surfsidequiltersguild.org/Home.aspx.

Toddlertime 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m. Kids ages 2-3 can enjoy stories, activities and learning at the library with a parent/guardian. Sign up required. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.3493, www.ocpl. org.

Library After-School Club 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Club for kids 5 and older at the library featuring crafts, activities, stories and more. Sign-up required. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.3493, www.ocpl.org.

Joint City Council Meeting

Wednesday, October 13 Human Affairs Meeting 3 p.m. Community Center, 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Meeting 7 p.m. Group meets on the second Wednesday of the month at the Elks Lodge. 1505 N. El Camino Real, 949.498.2489.

Kiwanis Meeting 12 p.m. The local Kiwanis Club meets at Carrows. 620 Avenida Pico, 949.290.8729, www.sanclementekiwanis.com.

Thursday, October 14 Health Committee Meeting

7 p.m. City Council and the Planning Commission hold a meeting together in the second floor conference room. 100 Avenida Presidio, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

2 p.m. San Clemente Collaborative group meeting at the Presbyterian Church Library.

119 N. Avenida de la Estrella, 949.205.2562, scccollaborative@gmail.com.

Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting 7 p.m. Community Center, 100 N.

Neighborhood Committee Meeting

Calle Seville, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

CUSD Meeting 7 p.m. The Capo school district board meets in the Education Center Board Room, 33122 Valle Road, San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.9200, www.capousd.org.

6:30 p.m. San Clemente Collaborative group meeting at St. Clement’s Episcopal Church.

202 Avenida Aragon, 949.205.2562, scccollaborative@gmail.com.

Coastal Advisory Committee Meeting 7 p.m. Community Center, 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org

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CUSD Candidates Discuss State of the District

By Jonathan Volzke San Clemente Times

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his week, we asked Capistrano Unified School board candidates the following question:

Capistrano Unified School District achieves well academically, but seems mired in political disputes that seem to capture more headlines than the student achievement. Is that a real problem and what is the key for the district to move forward with the confidence of the community behind it?

Here are their answers, unedited, in the order in which they will appear on the ballot:

TRUSTEE AREA 5 JOHN ALPAY San Clemente Commissioner/ Businessman, www.johnalpay.com The Board will say that API scores are at all-time highs and that we are the highest performing “large school district.” What they fail to mention is that “large school district” means they compare CUSD to other school districts in Santa Ana, Long Beach and Los Angeles. South Orange County institutions have no business comparing themselves to urban-based entities. Given what we pay in property taxes, we expect more than that. If we compare CUSD to other Orange County suburban districts, the API scores put us at the bottom of the pack. So despite our high taxes, our children receive a sub-standard education.

CUSD’s decline is directly the result of self dealing at its highest levels. Two years ago, in response to a District Attorney’s report critical of CUSD’s efforts to follow the law, the Board responded that it would hire inhouse counsel and moved to fill the position.

Once attorney Mike Winsten assumed office, he quashed the process and our taxpayer dollars started flowing to his fellow trial lawyers.

Taxpayer money intended for the classroom is now diverted to the trial bar, directly impacting the quality of education and is reflected in our test scores.

To cover up his misdeeds, Winsten seeks to divert our attention by falsely claiming this election is a Union takeover. As a Board candidate and Member-Elect to the Orange County Republican Party Central Committee, I refuse to be affiliated with any public employee unions. The removal of deceptive and misleading figures and the elimination of self dealing from the Board are necessary to restore community trust and allow us to rebuild our once proud school district.

MIKE WINSTEN Attorney/Independent Businessman, www.cusdfacts.com I’d like to challenge the premise of this question.

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Capistrano Unified School District headquarters are located at 33122 Valle Road in San Juan Capistrano. Photo by Jonathan Volzke

headlines to the public policy debates and political drama going on in CUSD, than on the less sensational but positive stories of how well CUSD provides a free world-class education? Obviously, political drama is what sells full-page ads to the well-funded union-backed candidates and their affiliated Children’s First slate during election season. The truth, however, is that the same public policy debates are also happening in other school districts, counties, cities and states across our country. Measured by the passion our children and their parents have for our schools, our community is strongly behind CUSD. To suggest otherwise is incorrect political grandstanding by far left wing teachers’ union leaders—who called last April’s strike for selfish political propaganda reasons—despite our global fiscal crisis—and their supporters. Our children’s continued achievement and success is all that is truly important—not political disputes. CUSD is successfully educating our children, showing year over year test score increases. Nonetheless, I believe we can do better with innovation and competition. My opponents fight to protect their unsustainable status quo by controlling both sides of the bargaining table. This is untenable.

My Board colleagues and I showed the tough leadership you elected us to provide by making the mature decision to seek concessions totaling 10 percent from all our employees, because Sacramento’s diversion of money from public education required us to, and for no other reason. The Orange County Republican Party officially endorsed a “No” vote on the union backed recall. www.cusdreform.com

TRUSTEE AREA 6 GARY PRITCHARD Community College Professor, www. pritchardforcusd. com When CUSD is known more for its disruptive political climate than its ac-

complishments, the problem is absolutely real and points to a failure of leadership.

The current board has succeeded in polarizing our district. The current trustees have failed to take ownership of any of the district’s problems and instead have blamed teachers and parent groups.

We don’t elect trustees to pit parents against teachers, especially during difficult economic times. When many families are struggling to make ends meet, this board has suggested that our children’s teachers are greedy.

Quality teachers are the single most important asset in high performing public school districts. Our trustees should know this. How can we attract and retain the best and brightest when there is so much turmoil in CUSD? Who would want to teach in a district where the school board thinks teachers are “thugs” and “greedy?”

The way forward is simple. We need to elect a new board of trustees who know something about public schools. We need leaders who are invested in student achievement. We need a school board who will listen to all stakeholders when making crucial decisions regarding district finances. Trustees must be willing to listen to criticism. Quality public schools are a community effort. We all benefit from a successful CUSD. We must protect our excellent schools from politicians selling “reform.”

GARY V. MILLER Retired Teacher Declined to submit an answer.

PAUL HEBBARD Certified Public Accountant, www.paulhebbard. com One could hypothesize that the political morass which has entangled CUSD for the past 4 years has driven out some of its more talented teachers and administrators. If that is truly the case, then students’ core testing scores may

have been affected. It seems that the number of CA Distinguished Schools awards have dropped from a previous decade ago, and it might be because of the political infighting that begun back in the Fleming days.

I can think of three former principals who were well respected in CUSD that are now working in other districts. One of my missions is to seek out those competent administrators and recruit them back to CUSD. If we can get these personnel back into the schools where they were not only respected but adored, the community will begin to turn around the perception that CUSD is dysfunctional.

Because a high majority of the families in CUSD put a great emphasis on education, the high achievements of its students will never drop to the levels of LAUSD or any other ungovernable district. But as Trustees, we need to equip the parents with the means to help their children succeed in their academic pursuits, including but not limited to effective teachers and clean facilities. In time, the achievements of our students will begin to push away the political headlines that have crippled CUSD for the past 4 years.

KEN LOPEZ MADDOX Businessman/Tax Consultant, www.cusdfacts.com I’ve been a member of the Board of Trustees for approximately two years.

Student achievement has improved each of those two years. CUSD has never in its history, attained the results it is achieving today. We are the highest achieving large school district in the state. During my term, CUSD has exceeded expectations by every measurable definition of success.

The teachers’ union and their allies have managed to place a costly recall election on the ballot. Their definition of success is much different than that of the average taxpayer and parent. The district and the union were engaged in contract negotiations this past year which proved to be exceedingly difficult.

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CUSD Candidates Discuss State of the District (cont.)

(Cont. from page 7) California is out of money. Our district received millions of dollars less in funding.

Labor costs account for roughly 86 percent of our general fund. Difficult decisions had to be made in order to preserve jobs, hold the line on class size and balance the budget.

We were successful in doing all three without new taxes.

I’ve resisted the demands to force another parcel tax on the homeowners of this district to pay for increased teacher salaries. Californians already pay too much in taxes.

The Republican Party of Orange County and many local elected officials are officially on record in opposing this blatant abuse of the recall process.

The Board of Trustees recently hired a new superintendent. He is in the process of putting into place an exceptional management team. We are a great district with outstanding teachers. But there is always room for improvement. Together we can attain even greater accomplishments.

Thank you for the opportunity to serve you in the education of your children.

TRUSTEE AREA 6 ANNA BRYSON Capistrano Unified School District Governing Member, www.abryson.com For many years, the perception—because of the indictment of Superintendent Fleming —was that the district had many problems, and at that time, the perception was accurate.

The reform effort was initiated by parents who wanted transparency, higher education standards, and better facilities. The reform board has kept its word on all points, but the media commentary has not caught up with the reality. We have been the highest-performing large district in the state academically for 2 straight years, something not attained in the past.

The reform board has had the confidence of the majority in the community for 4 straight years, through three elections.

The community has witnessed the board’s changes: a focus on classroom excellence, a leaner administration, and living within our means—balancing the budget after years of Fleming profligacy SAAM ALIKHANI University Student, www.alikhaniforcusd. com Sadly, partisan politics has plagued Capistrano Unified for years, with the taxpayers and students paying the price. Under the ineffective leadership of the current Board, Capistrano Unified is now a failing institution

by Federal standards and has been classified as a “program improvement district.” With the Board’s ideology that money should be

spent on attorneys that are close associates of current board members and on dubious settlements to campaign donors, there is little prospect for improvement. The “fiscal conservatism” in which they campaigned on has been forgotten.

This Board seeks to run Capistrano Unified dry, through their blatant nepotism and wasteful spending. Trustee Anna Bryson’s husband pushed Capistrano Unified towards his own failed math program. Bryson also decided to hire her boss’ attorney for school business even though he was sanctioned twice by the State Bar, and her boss has since called this attorney unqualified. To make matters worse, she sought to have the District retain her boss for sound financial and investment advice. Good thing she failed because she works for Chriss Street, Orange County’s Treasurer, who has been stripped of his authority after his questionable financial practices.

Our community has lost confidence and trust with the Trustees due to their secret meetings conducted in violation of the Brown Act, as well as their unwillingness to listen to their constituency. The Board must engage in an open dialogue with the community as well as listening to their needs. I am committed to bringing all stakeholders to the table to restore our District. We must regain the community’s confidence through respect, accountability and accurate representation.

TRUSTEE AREA 6 MARTHA MCNICHOLAS Engineering Entrepreneur, www. mcnicholasforcusd. com Capturing headlines has more to do with partisan journalism than it does with noteworthy accomplishments—academic or otherwise. And it often involves a few noisy, law-suit happy people diverting attention, and resources, away from student achievement. In CUSD, the confidence of the community will be restored when the trustees demonstrate that they are willing to listen to, work with and respect their constituents - parents, students, teachers, employees and community members in the district.

ELLEN ADDONIZIO Certified Public Accountant, www. cusdfacts.com Voters elected me to the CUSD Board of Trustees to restore honesty, integrity and accountability to CUSD—and the community should be proud of all we’ve accomplished.

Bringing reform and positive change is especially difficult in a district which spends approximately 85 percent of its budget on salaries/benefits for public

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employees—most of whom are represented by powerful union leaders fighting to preserve an unsustainable status quo.

Despite continuous union opposition, we have successfully balanced the budget; stopped deficit spending; refused to increase taxes; reduced bloated administration; reduced union contract expenses by 10.1 percent; enacted strong anti-nepotism policies; created a district-wide facilities assessment; promoted conservative fiscal policies and family values; and fought to keep smaller class sizes.

This year, student achievement in CUSD soared to its highest levels. In fact, this year Capistrano Unified was the State’s highest achieving large school district!

The community should be confident the future of CUSD remains very bright.

TRUSTEE AREA 7 LARRY CHRISTENSEN Capistrano Unified School District, Governing Board Member, www. cusdfacts.com Though there are two very vocal factions amongst the constituents who have their children in CUSD schools, most of the populous simply desires that their children obtain the best that public education can give; politics be darned. As a result of decades of improprieties that culminated in the indictment of the then superintendent who was “under the watch” of the then trustees, reform came swiftly whereby all of the current board members were elected by overwhelming margins. In short, the public was “fed up” with the shenanigans and the union control.

Due to the necessary imposition of minor cutbacks to employee benefits by the courageous current reform trustees during our declining economy, CUSD did not have to fire teachers and increase class sizes as the union desired. As a result, recent test scores have been at an all time high. It’s about time!

In retaliation the union has backed the other vocal faction who wants to replace the reform trustees with their own so that, as stated by the union, they “can elect our own bosses.” One shudders at the thought!

The current reform trustees are endorsed by the Republican Party; the union backed candidates are not (though they infer that they are). The union wants to take control of the board by election, by recall and by Measure H which disenfranchises everyone’s vote.

Allow the reform trustees to complete their uphill battle against the well-healed special interest unions by keeping all of the existing trustees in office and by defeating Measure H. Protect the younger teachers from being fired and assure that whatever little funds are left will be directed to the classroom.

LYNN HATTON Small Business Owner, www.hattonforcusd.com Ten years ago, CUSD was one of the best large districts in California and, arguably, in North America. Unfortunately, we have spent most of the last six years focused on adult issues and politics rather than on creating a sound educational environment for our children.

Currently, CUSD is achieving academically on the state accountability system but has failed the federal accountability system. If we keep the status quo, it will not be long before failure permeates the system. Because of the strife at the leadership level, we already have lost many talented site level leaders to outside districts. Too much is at stake and we must act now to effect positive change and restore the focus on our students. To rebuild the district and the confidence of our community, we must: Be visible and present at our school sites and community events Collaborate with all stakeholders to ensure success Build partnerships with local universities and businesses Invest in our strong teachers and leaders to constantly improve learning Create multiple supports and pathways for options to college and career Be fiscally responsible and creative in finding new sources of money I have the experience in education and in running my small businesses. At the same time, since my children currently attend our schools, I have a vested interest in our district. The boards is one of the most important elected offices as it makes decisions that directly impact children’s lives and the economic stability of a community. Let’s work together to remove politics and restore our district and our community to its culture of excellence.

Vote Lynn Hatton, Area 7 Capistrano Unified School Board. SC

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A Celebration of the Sea

23rd Annual San Clemente Seafest Schedule of Events

23rd Annual San Clemente Seafest offers good tastes, fun competition

By David Zimmerle San Clemente Times

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he 23rd Annual San Clemente Seafest will hit the deck of the pier and the shores of San Clemente on Sunday, Oct. 10 as the daylong celebration of surf and sand will feature numerous family activities and events.

Presented by the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce, patrons always look forward to Seafest’s center stage event—the Chowder Cook-off—as both restaurants and individuals battle it out for the title of Best Chowder.

Aside from the Chowder Cook-off, this year’s event includes a multi-booth business exposition, arts and craft show, and a U.S. Coast Guard Search and Rescue demo operation.

“The Seafest Chowder Cook-off has more contestants than any prior year—16 versus 13,” said Lynn Wood, president of the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce. “And I’m very pleased to be hosting a business expo.

It gives our members a great opportunity to market their businesses and network, which is just what they need in this economy. Last year we had an unprecedented amount of attendees. And our shuttle system failed because of the volume of people. So we have added an additional coach shuttle, each with a 55-passenger capacity.”

Battle for the Best Chowder Restaurants, individuals and businesses collide at the San Clemente Pier to showcase their unique recipes for some savory chowders. And all for the sake of competition as just about everyone will want to see who will take top honors in their respective categories.

For restaurants, this is a prime chance to see where their chowder blends stack up to other area establishments. And who knows, patrons to the event may be so enamored by their favorite chowder they might just look for a second helping among other menu items at the restaurant of their choice.

Individual teams along with other clubs and organizations will find the Chowder Cook-off is a sure-shot way to impress tasters with recipes that contain a lot of trial and error, or even history; some chowder recipes being passed down through generations.

Last year, Beach Garden Café swept the awards for restaurants once again, while Darren De Silva Photography won judge’s choice for individuals and SCAT won people’s choice for individuals.

And the Chowder Cook-off is a great opportunity for businesses to highlight their goods and services, as these particular contestants, have the benefit of displaying their promotional and marketing material to thousands of visitors.

Restaurant teams are required to cook a minimum of 40 gallons of chowder while Individual teams are required to cook a minimum of 25 gallons.

“Attendees who wish to enjoy the chowder should plan on attending early—around 10 a.m. or 11 a.m.,” Wood said.

The crew from T. Patterson Surf Shop. Staff photo

Surf Contest – Sponsored by T. Patterson Surf Shop Starts at 7 a.m. The public is invited to watch male and female athletes compete in this exciting event.

People stand in line to taste chowder at a past Seafest. Courtesy photo

Public Tasting and Judging Spectators can purchase tickets for tasting prior to and during the event and decide which contestant chowder they would like to try. There are five tastes per ticket and tickets cost $6 each. Chowder tasting begins at approximately 10 a.m. and concludes right around 1:30 p.m.

The chowder is judged on a point basis for overall Best Tasting Chowder, and each team receives a judging cup prior to the judging period. Contestants then bring their chowder to the judging area by 10:30 a.m.

The Best Decorated Booth award will also be determined by a judging panel based on point’s awarded for originality of costume and booth decorations.

The People’s Choice awards will be judged by individual taster’s ballots with winners announced by 3 p.m.

Surf Contest—Sponsored by T. Patterson Surf Shop Local surf retailer and world-renowned board shaper T. Patterson Surf Shop will present the annual Seafest Surf Contest beginning at 7 a.m. at the pier with divisions for boys, girls, men and women of all age groups in both longboarding and shortboarding. The entry fee is $45 for the first division and $10 for each additional. Surfers can register in person at T. Patterson Surf Shop, 907 S. El Camino Real in San Clemente or online at www.tpattersonsurfshop.com. Online entry ends on Friday, October 8 at 11:59 p.m. but beach entry will be available at the event. “(The surf contest) will also be the largest to date at Seafest,” Wood said. “We plan to expand it to a two-day surf contest next year.”

The contest area will also host a free “green zone” expo featuring companies, organizations and products related to the surf industry that are making products, starting programs and adopting policies designed to have a positive impact on the environment.

“My lifelong sense of responsibility towards our environment and the state of our current environmental conditions, have all compelled me to use this opportunity as a catalyst to facilitate knowledge and education to the public in a fun way,” said T. Pat-

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terson Surf Shop owner Vicki Patterson.

“After a recent trip to the Monterey Bay Aquarium I was impressed and inspired at the amount of information fed to the public at a price of $30 per head! I witnessed families enjoying the afternoon while the knowledge of the ocean and the human impact of the environment was learned without being overbearing, and it hit me.

I envisioned our contest area having the same inspiring and educational effect that I experienced in Monterey, but for free. I want everyone to enjoy our booths to see what the surf industry is really doing. It’s important for people to realize that the industry is really trying to have an impact on improving the environment.”

For more information about either the contest or the green zone expo, call the shop at 949.492.1117.

Other Highlights With an anticipated crowd of more than 3,000, the Seafest Business Expo will offer businesses an opportunity to gain exposure and highlight their goods and services. The Exposition is one of many San Clemente Chamber of Commerce benefits, and one must be a member to participate.

Fisherman’s Restaurant and Bar will be serving a variety of their culinary delights right on the beach with fresh fare like lobster, oysters on the half-shell, crab, steamed mussels and clams and much more available.

“Fisherman’s Restaurant is going to have all types of seafood at the base of the pier, which is always a big hit,” Wood said.

As far as arts and entertainment are concerned, Seafest’s arts and craft show will showcase only handcrafted merchandise from the most talented individuals from Southern California.

The event will also include the United States Coast Guard Search and Rescue performing a Demo Operation, face painting, balloon art and much more.

Free shuttle parking is available at San Clemente High School, located at 700 Ave. Pico. More information regarding the event, tickets, surfing, vending and sponsorship opportunities are available by calling the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce office at 949.492.1131. SC

Chowder Cook-off 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It’s on! Restaurant and Individual teams will vie for the ultimate chowder title in Orange County. Includes public tasting and tickets are $6.

Restaurants Teams Beach Garden Café Humphry’s Sandwich Shop Buono Pizza – Italian Food Fisherman’s Restaurant Red Fisherman’s Restaurant White Crispins OC Tavern Individual Teams Team Huston - Jaimi Houston S.C.A.T. - Don Kunze Darren DeSilva Photography - Darren DeSilva Saddleback Memorial Medical Center-San Clemente - Tony Struthers Keller Home Selling Team - Dan Keller, Kris Forsyth, Matt Davis Magnificent Bastard Chowder – Frank Diorio San Clemente Elks Lodge Chowder Cook-off Awards Ceremony To follow the actual cook-off. At 3:30 p.m.

Chowder winners are announced.

Seafest Business Expo The San Clemente Chamber of Commerce members will have business booths set up on the grass hill next to arts and crafts. Promotional products and other materials will be on display.

Arts and Crafts The exhibit will be grounded at Parque Del Mar overlooking the pier. It offers an opportunity for all to see the artful talents of some of the best Southern California artists. And it’s all handmade.

U.S. Coast Guard Search and Rescue Demonstration The United States Coast Guard Search and Rescue will perform a Demo Operation north of the pier.

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Props, Recognitions and Morsels of Info

The Boys & Girls Club of the South Coast Area recently held its 14th Annual Iron Man Contest on September 24. Those who participated offered a record-breaking net profit of over $9,000 for the club. Kudos to Stan Schrofer for the planning and execution of this event. Sponsors that contributed monetary donations toward the success of the contest include: Ecogreen Solutions, Inc.; Mark Jennings and Associates; San Clemente Elks Lodge and The SoCo Group.

A special thank you also goes out to the following for underwriting aspects of the event: Taro Thomas and Shorecliffs Golf Club, Izza Neapolitan Pizzeria, Guicho’s Eatery, plus San Clemente Lawn Bowling Club and San Clemente Elks Lodge for the use of their facilities.

Congratulations to the 2010 Iron Man Champions Andy Brosche and Steve Sloan who ended the day with a score of 260 total points. Last year’s champions, Bryan Moelke and Elliot West finished a close second only nine points behind with a score of 251. The remaining top 10 teams were: Randy Tooker and Jeff Goossens (third place, 184 points); Cy Bassett and John Thomas (fourth place, 180 points); Colin Shaughnessy and Pasi Dutton (fifth place, 176 points); Dick Veale and Tim Kiernan (sixth place, 175 points); Ron Arthur and Doug Grieve (seventh place, 173 points); Stan Schrofer and Dave Ohanesian (eighth place, 171 points); James Allee and James Deimling (ninth place, 167 points); Toby Taitano and Angus McDonald (10th place, 166 points). u

Jeffrey Senge of San Clemente graduated recently with a Yellow Labrador Retriever Guide Dog named Fodi at his side. The duo completed an intensive two-week training program at Guide Dogs for the Blind in San Rafael, Calif. Graduation took place on Saturday, Sept. 18 at the 11-acre campus, located 20 miles north of San Francisco.

Graduates of Guide Dogs harness the incredible power of the human-animal bond. These remarkable canines offer warm companionship, safe mobility and foster confidence and independence.

During the course of training, skilled Guide Dogs and their new partners learn to negotiate stairways, elevators, overhead obstacles, crowded sidewalks and busy streets. The dogs are trained to avoid distractions and disobey commands to cross a street if traffic is approaching.

Guide Dogs for the Blind has produced more than 11,000 trained guides for graduates across the United States and Canada since 1942. There are currently more than 2,200 people with vision loss enjoying the comfort, companionship and safety of these exceptional dogs.

Guide Dogs for the Blind is a nonprofit organization supported entirely by private, charitable donations and the time and talents of dedicated staff members, puppy raisers and other volunteers working together toward a common mission. For more information, contact Guide Dogs for the Blind at www. guidedogs.com or call 800.295.4050.

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San Clemente’s Los Niños Guild of Children’s Hospital of Orange County will be participating in the 20th Annual CHOC WALK at the Disneyland Resort on October 17, 2010. The public is invited to participate in this event by actually walking or by sponsoring walkers from the guild.

This is a great way to have fun while supporting a worthwhile cause. Participants will be offered a substantial discount into Disneyland that day, making it a wonderful family event opportunity. The 5K walk starts at 7 a.m. so you will have an early start for a great day. More information is available from J. Cagle at 949.230.4888 or by visiting www.chocwalk.net. u

The Hope 4 Hanna “Taking Down Autism One Step at a Time” 10K and 5K Run/Walk and 1/2 Kid’s Run will take place at the Plaza Pacifica shopping center in San Clemente on Sunday, Oct. 10, beginning at 7 a.m. with the Kid’s Run at 9:15 a.m. and a Resource Fair from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Runners can pick up their race packet on October 9 at the race site from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The resource fair will include TACA (Talk About Curing Autism), Dr. Sears, Regional Center of OC, and Center for Autism & Related Disorders, along with 20 other related booths. This will be a great event for those with a child who has autism to get information on the autism spectrum, and also for anyone who suspects that their child might be on the spectrum.

The event includes a performance by Ryan and Kai Kalama, the SC Dance & Performing Arts Center, a live pet demonstration from the Wildlife Learning Center, a Karate 4 All demonstration and an arts and crafts table.

More info is available at 949.306.3070 or visit www.hope4hanna.com.

u The San Clemente Ocean Festival is once again accepting grant applications. The main focus of this non-profit, 501(c)4, volunteer organization is their dedication to the promotion and support of ocean safety, the environment and the community by providing a quality athletic and cultural family event. Since 1993, it has had the privilege of awarding more than $320,000 in grants to local organizations and schools, plus scholarships to college-bound students in the area. This year’s committee will be accepting requests through October 18. If you are interested in applying for a grant visit www.oceanfestival. org for guidelines and an application or call 949.440.6141. Requests can be mailed to: SCOF, Attn: Grants Committee, P.O. Box 1373, San Clemente, CA 92674. And remember to mark your calendars for next year’s event set for July 16-17.

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u San Clemente fine art, oil painter Nancy Egan is organizing a fundraiser for Family Assistance Ministry (FAM) set for November 5, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., and November 6 from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Egan will have a solo art show at her studio/gallery located at 615 Calle Fierros. All proceeds will benefit FAM. More information is available by visiting www.nancyegan.com or emailing Nancy.Egan@cox.net.

The San Clemente Art Association congratulates the winners of the 2010 Fall Judged Show which runs through October 28. Winners were announced last Saturday at the opening reception. The artwork is for sale and proceeds go towards providing art supplies and scholarships to San Clemente schools. The winners are: Best of Show: Lana Perry; Masters: Betty Schleicher (first place), Steve Kell (second place), Paul Strahm (third place), Carolyn Pelke (Honorable Mention), Steve Kell (HM) and Noemi Safai (HM); Watercolor: Gabriele Baber (first), Crisynda Buss (second), Crisynda Buss (third) and Judi Phillips (HM); Portrait/Figure: Rosana Ward (first), Darryl Gober (second), Nancy Egan (third), Rosana Ward (HM) and Robert L. Ross (HM); Lana Perry won Best of Show in Oil/ Acrylic/ Landscape: Rita Pacheco (first), Lana Perry (second), the San Clemente Art AssociaMichael Downey (third), Lee Wanderer (HM), Marcia Stevens (HM), tion’s Fall Show. Courtesy photo Maryana Espe Wagor (HM), Irene Parker (HM) and Duane Davis (HM); Oil/ Acrylic/ Other: Ed Taylor (first), Maggie Gerth (second), Judith Redner (third), Esther Williams (HM) and Connie Beatty-Bean (HM); Gary Langdale (first), Dennie Hahn (second), Felix Bonomo (third), Brandon Azzolina (#49, HM), Dennie Hahn (#8, HM), Rick Valasek (#35, HM); Other Media: Louise Lopina (first), Peggy Jaffe (second), Shelby A. S. Waldecker (second, tie), Andi Mandel (third) and Peggy Jaffe (third, tie). Judges at the event were Elizabeth Wallace and Maribeth J. McFaul. San Clemente Art Gallery is located in the San Clemente Community Center at the corner of Avenida Del Mar and North Calle Seville. Gallery hours are noon to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free. For information, call 949.492.7175 or Pam Hill at 949.369.0260. u

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From left, Emma Werderman of Dana Hills high school, and Abigail Schwartz and Maya Erickson of San Clemente high school. The trio vied earlier this year in the “Stars of Tomorrow” vocal competition for Orange county high schools, sponsored by South Coast Singers. Photo by Bob Meese.

When the area’s largest military family benefit show—“A Shower of Stars”—hits the stage next month at San Clemente’s Community Center, several south county singers will perform.

Three high school vocalists, all standouts in the “Stars of Tomorrow” 2010 vocal competition, will be sharing time with a pair of seasoned professionals for a common cause—putting Thanksgiving dinners on the tables of over a thousand Marine families in north Camp Pendleton. The annual Thanksgiving event, sponsored by the local Military Family Outreach, is now in its eighth year and is largely funded by a music-and-comedy fundraiser that includes talented teenagers working alongside some of the most accomplished singers and standup comedians in the business.

Emma Werderman of Dana Hills High School and Maya Erickson and Abigail Schwartz of San Clemente High School will be in the spotlight first, as they perform their own selected songs with their own distinctive styles.

The show will be staged at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 6, in the downtown SC Community Center, Del Mar and Avenida Seville. Donations are $30 open seating or $40 reserved table seating. The sponsoring San Clemente Military Family Outreach is managed by a 501c3 foundation and tickets are tax deductible. For information, call 949.492.2537 or visit www.militaryfamilyoutreach.com.

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Peet’s Coffee & Tea’s 3rd Annual National Barista Competition finals took place Wednesday, Oct. 6. Finalists from Petaluma, San Clemente, San Luis Obispo, and Belmont, Calif. competed at the Peet’s Alameda Roasting Facility located at 2001 Harbor Bay Parkway in Alameda, Calif. Finalists have earned their way to the national competition by winning at the store, district and regional levels from among 4,000 Peet’s baristas. This year, each regional finalist has selected a non-profit organization to represent at the final, and Peet’s will make a donation to the winner’s charity.

Local finalist Cameron Grant of Peet’s San Clemente is representing Special Olympics of Southern California. Finalists are judged on both technical quality and taste using international barista competition standards by an expert panel of four sensory judges, two technical judges and one head judge. More information is available from Pamela Coddington, Double Forte for Peet’s Coffee & Tea at 415.848.8112, or pcoddington@double-forte.com.

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each group has a resident who steps forward to be the block captain and organize meetings with their neighbors.

Oftentimes residents form a group when they become aware of a crime on their street and that serves as a catalyst to join Neighborhood Watch. San Clemente Police Services continues anti-theft education through the Neighborhood Watch Jim Dahl Program and Community Policing in an attempt to reduce crime…and guess what, it works! Here are some examples: • Eradicated drug activity in residential neighborhoods • Addressed vandalism issues and reduced reoccurrence • Assisted with neighbor disputes • Provided measures for maintaining a safe neighborhood which helps to prevent residential burglaries • Encouraged residents to report suspicious and criminal activity which helps to deter crime • Educated residents on preventative measures to guard against personal property thefts from unlocked vehicles.

We asked Mother Nature for some warm weather and she delivered. Last week the weather set record-high temperatures. What better time for National Fire Prevention Month to roll around.

The history of National Fire Prevention month has its roots in the Great Chicago Fire, which occurred on October 9, 1871. The Great Chicago Fire was an inferno that burned from Sunday, October 8, to early Tuesday, October 10, 1871, killing hundreds and destroying about 4 square miles in Chicago. The fire represented one of the largest U.S. disasters of the 19th century.

Every year in October the Orange County Fire Authority conducts extra outreach and activities related to fire prevention to inform the public about fire safety—in their own homes, in the community, and in the wilderness. First and foremost, it is important that each household has a Family Disaster Plan in place. A complete checklist for creating a plan can be found at www.ocfa.org. After creating a plan it’s important to rehearse it regularly with your family and keep it in an accessible place for quick implementation.

The OCFA offers a multitude of resources to help residents and businesses learn more about this important topic.

The whole family can learn about fire safety and prevention directly from the firefighters by attending the OCFA’s annual open house on Saturday, October 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at their headquarters facility at 1 Fire Authority Road in Irvine.

If you would like more information about crime prevention, call Janet Dunford at 361-8386. And, if you have questions or comments, email me at DahlJ@san-clemente.org.

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ctober is Crime Prevention Month and Fire Prevention Month throughout the nation. It’s a good time to be reminded about the significance of both events this time of year.

In San Clemente, Crime Prevention Month brings us the annual Red Ribbon Parade on Monday, October 25 at 4 p.m.

Local youth from all elementary schools march down Avenida Del Mar in solidarity against drugs, followed by awards and entertainment at the Community Center. The entire community is invited to attend and show support for the parade where each school, including students, parents, and supporting citizens will carry their school banners.

The Red Ribbon event is not just a local endeavor…but an annual national celebration. It is the oldest and largest drug prevention program reaching millions of Americans during the last week of October every year. It was established as a result of the murder of Enrique Camarena, a U.S. Drug Enforcement Agent. He was killed in Mexico in 1985 while fighting the war against drugs. Members of the National Federation of Parents for Drug Free Youth were angry and tired of the killing and destruction caused by alcohol and other drugs in America. The Red Ribbon became their symbol to eliminate the demand for drugs and the Red Ribbon Campaign became the annual catalyst to show intolerance for drugs in our schools, workplaces and communities.

By wearing red ribbons and participating in community anti-drug events, young people pledge to live a drug-free life.

I am proud our local youth who come out en masse to take part. San Clemente Police Services Crime Prevention staff provides programs to all the schools and offers fun activities that encourage participation in Red Ribbon Week. I applaud our local schools for encouraging participation and taking a stand against drugs and thank our youth for their commitment to stay drug free.

Crime Prevention Specialist Janet Dunford is organizing this year’s Red Ribbon Parade. I applaud her for her motivation and commitment to the cause. Janet also oversees San Clemente’s Neighborhood Watch Program. Residents in San Clemente are known to look out for one another which might explain why there are so many neighborhood watch groups here. In fact, there are 650 Neighborhood Watch groups right here in San Clemente! And, what is equally impressive is that

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Letters to the Editor DIFFERING VIEWS ON CUSD Karin Foster, San Clemente

I am writing in response to Mary Ann Whittier’s letter “Vote No To CUSD Recall.” I was astounded by her belief that the current school board values the voices of parents.

I have been to numerous board meetings over the past two years to watch the board actively silence parents’ comments, abruptly halt meetings in which parents attempted to participate, and actually denied the concerns of their constituents as being unnecessary. Is this the breath of “fresh air” she says this board brings to CUSD? I too am a long term San Clemente resident and SCHS Class of ’75 graduate, and I have never been so dismayed by a group of people who seem determined to trample over parents’ concerns to achieve their own means. My own children have attended CUSD schools and received the finest educations that allowed them to go to schools of their choice. Charter schools Ms. Whittier? For what purpose? A national study led by Stanford researchers in 2009 concluded that students in most charter schools performed no better than those in traditional public schools. CUSD has ranked, and continues to rank, as one of the top performing large public schools in the state. Why would we need charter schools with no obvious benefit other than to serve this board’s political leanings?

We have a group of people that have been dishonest, have demoralized a quality educational staff dedicated to providing a top-notch education to the students it serves, and have been determined to promote the interests of their backers from day one!

Vote yes to recall “Lopez” Maddox, and Winsten. Also vote yes on Measure H and replace Addonizo and Bryson.

Let’s get our fine CUSD district back!

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We Will Continue to Fight the Lies *This opinion piece is written in response to the insert by Brenda Miller last week

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ear San Clemente Residents: As a local business owner, we stand behind our hard work and the work of our staff in creating thriving community centers here in Orange County.

That is why we have such great disappointment that our family-owned company has once again been dragged into a nasty political campaign in San Clemente by a divisive and negative minority. We respectfully request that those with personal political agendas refrain from slanderous attacks.

Last week Ms. Brenda Miller unfortunately chose to run another glossy insert in the SC Times riddled with outright lies. Here are the facts: It was stated that the city council sold beachfront land to the LAB for less than $2M. This is an outright lie. The city has not sold any land to the LAB and the LAB has not purchased any land. The current agreement is land lease based. If the LAB ever exercises an option to purchase, it would be at a price tied to 50 percent of the profits based on the marketplace about seven years from initiation and benefiting the City on the upside without any ceiling. This could easily yield a windfall of millions of dollars for San Clemente taxpayers. In the meantime, the City would benefit substantially from building permit fees (more than $400,000) and then millions of dollars from sales tax, property tax and parking revenue annually in perpetuity. Not to mention the creation of many local jobs.

Miller’s insert said that the land in discussion is 2.8 acres.

Another lie. It is 1.78 acres in total and only 1.28 of an acre is even buildable due to easements, sewer pump, culvert, etc.

The City Council, in fact, has decided to keep one lot for itself, as it will generate millions of dollars of parking revenue annually for the citizens of San Clemente.

“The so-called ‘beachfront lot’ will be up the hill on Pico by the U-Haul.” Another lie. Beachfront parking in North Beach on Avenue Estacion will remain on the beachfront. Most of the parking behind Ole Hanson Beach Club will remain close by on Descheca. Only a few spaces, and primarily Metrolink spaces, will be relocated across El Camino Real and they will

be moved there regardless of this project. The Beach Club patrons will still have parking even closer to the pool entrance.

Miller asserted we “made the taxpayers pay for a new parking lot…” A lie. The City has about $8M in developers fees to specifically improve beach access parking for North Beach. This is not taxpayer money; it’s developer money. Paid in by developers and can only be used to improve beach parking. These improvements will generate millions in parking revenue for the city on an annual basis.

Council members “stuck taxpayers with the bill for LAB’s…costs for infrastructure.” A lie. The City has utility and infrastructure improvements scheduled, regardless of any new project in North Beach. The LAB is spending its own millions in utility costs for Playa del Norte. Zero dollars will be given to the LAB. What was not told to you is just as important. The LAB is investing over $20M in this area to bring unique restaurants to North Beach and provide much needed connectivity. The LAB is working on only a 4 percent return.

Our budgets are public record, transparent. Where is the “sweetheart” deal? There is none.

“We all want North Beach to be revitalized,” Miller says.

Then why did she vote AGAINST our revitalization of the Casino? We have purchased and renovated this City historical landmark at no expense to San Clemente, despite her attempt to stop that process. Why did she want it to remain closed with a chain link fence? We believe it can only be prejudice and lack of vision.

The idea of a community-gathering place for North Beach was described in San Clemente’s Vision Document authored in 2005. Our company, Little America Business (the LAB), was invited by and selected unanimously by the City Council in 2006 to carry out this task per Ole Hanson’s original plan. The LAB did not solicit its way into San Clemente—it was entrusted by San Clemente to help realize the potential of its northern gateway.

The LAB has, over the last five years of pre-development work, incorporated extensive parking study info, view corridors, historic considerations, environmental impacts, traffic circulation, etc. We have stayed the course despite the economy, more than a dozen design variations, scrutiny by multiple agencies and scaling down of the project to about 40 percent of its original size. We have worked side by side with City staff on an almost weekly basis for years now to satisfy a multitude of requirements.

But during the design and development process a small minority of detractors has consistently sabotaged, obstructed and lied about our company and the project, even working in concert with an unethical breach of confidential information from a closed-door Council session.

Their sensational fabrications of appraisal amounts, slander about financial relationships, etc. to deceive unknowing citizens, has resulted in a squandering of taxpayer dollars for a special election. If we heard statements like “taxpayers subsiding developer,” we, too would have signed that petition. This is yet another disingenuous bid to confuse the voter, defame and discourage private investment in a blighted area of North Beach.

We hope our detractors stop manipulating the community.

We ask Ms. Miller and her associates to refrain from further defamation of our company. They apparently have no other vision or content; have no respect for local business, job creation and community investment to make San Clemente a more wonderful place.

I am not one to usually write this type of letter. I am usually the one that sits back and, shamefully, let others take the front seat. I have a laid back attitude about most things. But, I have found myself in a situation where I have to speak up not only for myself, but for my wonderful colleagues. I am a teacher in Capo Unified. I have been for 14 years. I love my job! I get to teach children how to write their names, how to count, and how to read. I will teach

them to tie their shoe if that’s what they need. I will teach them when to say please and thank you, and when to use their words when they are frustrated. I teach them how to make friends, and how to keep friends. I simply listen when they come to school crying that mommy or daddy moved out and “they are not coming back.” I teach them about patience and understanding. How to respect others, and how to respect the earth.

(Cont. on page 19)

••••• Linda and Shaheen Sadeghi own LAB Holding, a local community-based design company, commissioned to revitalize North Beach.

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Letters to the Editor (cont.)

(Cont. from page 14)

TELL IT LIKE IT IS Jerry Collamer, San Clemente

I’ve had this crazy notion for a while, to tell it like is about SONGS, versus the rosy facade Edison keeps painting and painting and painting for us. I read your report. It’s accurate from SONGS pov / the truth according to Edison—but for someone who’s attended every NRC / Edison public pow wow here in the last nine years (at minimum)—and, with the angry tenor of the last bunch between NRC and SONGS, and what we keep hearing from inside SONGS—the “outside” ain’t jiving with what’s coming from “inside.”

My growing worry is, [stuff’s] gonna hit the fan inside SONGS one of these days and the public’s going to rightly ask, “How come we didn’t know?” When in fact, the truth couldn’t be broadcast any louder, if folks were listening.

Which they are not. We’ve got us the worst plant anywhere, which wouldn’t matter if SONGS made soap.

If nothing bad ever happens at SONGS, we’re golden. Fact is, after every SONGS / NRC meeting I walk out feeling worse and worse.

Seems like SC needs to know. Especially after the “Happy SONGS” event they put on at the High School—nuclear coloring books for kids, and cookies?

Then a week later I attend their Double Tree hoohah—and they want to kill each other. Plant morale sucks. And it’s getting suckier. For sure, bar none, SC has no greater potential peril, than Edison’s beyond it’s prime old double boiler at San’O.

DON’T TELL ME WHAT MY WORTH IS Sarah Fontanes, San Clemente

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SOAPBOX

Letters to the Editor (cont.)

(Cont. from page 16) When they scrape their knee on the playground I give them a band-aid and a hug. I do these things because I care.

So, how dare you Board of Trustees try to tell me what my “worth” is. You think that you have the students’ best interest at heart by the decisions you are making don’t you?

Fast-forward 5, 10, 15 years from now. If you walk down the street and pass right by one of Capo’s amazing students they will not recognize your face or know your name. But, I guarantee in 20 years time I, or any other teacher, walks down that same street and sees a past student, they will not only remember our face and probably our name, but will remember the impact we had on their lives. That is how I judge my “self worth.” Not by the pay that I receive or the medical benefits that I have. Go ahead and sit in your little cushy chairs and have your secret meetings about how you will divide and conquer. It will not work! The teachers of this district will not be bullied. That is one of our district policies isn’t it: Zero tolerance! So, pack up your bags of propaganda and your wagging fingers and go elsewhere because you have picked the wrong district to mess with!

MAKING SENSE OF ALL THE NOISE Greg Powers, Dana Point

I just finished reading the arguments presented by Linda Verraster (the spokesperson from the Union backed CUCF) with a plea to vote yes on Measure H and feel compelled to provide the perspective that she fails to include on why this is a bad scheme.

Aside from the false arguments that she presents, this scheme to remove our ability to elect our school trustees is just bad policy. The facts, when put in context, offer a far different conclusion than the one presented by Linda and I am honestly disappointed in the union’s incessant attempts to influence everyone by ignoring the “rest of the story.”

As it stands today, we currently have the ability to elect all seven of the trustees that manage the schools in our area, and with this union-backed scheme we will be reduced to impacting only 1/7th of the decision makers—and she didn’t tell you that!

The union side states that this scheme will save upwards of $1 million in district election costs over the next 10 years.

The reality is that this $1 million is pure vapor. This number has never been vetted by anyone nor is it supported by the County’s Independent Analysis.

Now, if we were to humor them by using their vaporous number and compare it as a percentage of the CUSD budget over the next 10 years, Capo’s budgets will have been greater than $4 billion dollars…(yes, billion). When you apply their phantom number and calculate the percentage of savings, it equals out to 0.00025 of the budget. Yes, 1/400th of 1 percent. (Now, I am all for saving a buck or two for our children, but at what cost is our representative government worth? I say losing 85 percent of our representation to save 1/400th of 1 percent in cost is not a good return on investment).

To even add more perspective, the local teachers Union takes about $2.5 million per year in dues from the teachers in Capo. This equates to $25,000,000 over 10 years (or 25 times the estimated savings). Further, I recently discovered that CUSD is currently required to pay the Union President’s salary each year (which ironically exceeds $100,000 per year), so they don’t even pay her salary out of those dues and they are taking even more money out of the classrooms!

So, the reality is that their giant savings for the classroom is utterly false and, I would argue, fully misleading.

Next, they talk about their “candidate” who won her “city” but lost the race. Of course, Linda didn’t tell you that Ms. Kutnick would still not have won the election even under this scheme as her Trustee area covers multiple cities and this brings us to the crux of this whole scheme.

This scheme is payback and intended to unbalance the district so that you, the voter, are fully disenfranchised. In 2008, the union candidates were the beneficiary of well over $100,000 in CTA and CUEA union expenditures and were still soundly defeated. They are mad and they are www.sanclementetimes.com

GUEST OPINION: By Rick Moen

San Clemente Must Fight Against Economic Terrorism I recently saw a very interesting documentary about Al Qaeda and found a comment by the producers as very insightful and thought provoking. “Al Qaeda have no political message. They know they want to destroy our way of life. They do not care how they do it and they have no solution, or even care, about what happens if they are successful...”

I feel, and have felt for a long time now, that San Clemente is under the same process of thought and action under a minority groups form of economic terrorism.

Our city has, over many years been held hostage, or some could say, “had due process kidnapped” by a vocal minority and some well placed council members.

The trickledown effect of their decade-long policy of “anti development” without a counter “economic improvement” plan is now starting to be felt by the residents of San Clemente. The “Group of No Options” has perfected the basic guerilla concept of divide and conquer— if the issue doesn’t affect you likely you won’t care.

Whether that issue is a view protected where you don’t live, a hole on a golf course you have never played, a burger flavor you don’t care for, improvement to an area you don’t live in, a new store you don’t shop in or a building that you’ve never watched a movie in, it is, and will be, human nature to ignore it, wave a hand, sign a piece of paper and/or just simply move on.

Charles Mann is our own home-grown economic terrorist. His approach is very similar to the much more serious and life-threatening fundamental extremists that we are engaged with around the world. They do not tell the truth. They prey on people’s innate fear of change and progress. They count on the fact that most people have neither the time, money nor the strength to oppose them. They have a dedicated little group of followers. They have an abundance of time, patience and funds and they know deep down that if successful they can move to another location once they have destroyed ours.

So where is Charles Mann’s “Coalition of No Options” heading? To find out just ask candidate Brenda Miller if she is beholding to Mr. Mann in support, advice, donations, and what “her” vision “not his” is for San Clemente. While the names might be different from the last election, the funding, vision and mantra is straight out of the “Coalition of No Options” handbook.

Written and paid for by Mr. Mann with money that

intending on making you and I pay. By the way, the actual winners of the last election spent about 2/3 less than the union did. Clearly, the community didn’t want the union to control our schools and the unions cannot handle that reality.

Most importantly though is that if you have kids who attend our schools, in most instances, your child will attend at least one school in a different trustee area. This means that, if this scheme passes, you will have zero influence on the trustee where your child attends at least one of their schools. In fact, Trustee Area 7 doesn’t even have a high school within its boundary, thus this really is a poorly put together scheme where vast majorities of our parents are totally disenfranchised, all so that the union can magnify their influence during the elections.

Lastly, they make the false argument that our vote won’t count if we don’t vote this measure in. What? This false argument is an insult to our intelligence. The reality is that we already have the exact vote that they are saying we will now gain. In fact, instead of us gaining a vote that counts; they actually want to remove six of our votes “that count” and not protect or provide anything.

They have tried to misinform, mislead, misdirect and even outright lie to us in this process and I, for one, have had my fill. For that reason, I started the Facebook page called Capo Kids First! with the goal of providing the root

quite possibly came from his own development activities elsewhere.

So, if Mr. Mann is so intent on running San Clemente into the ground why not run for council again instead of having other people do it for him. Surely now would have been a perfect time with his self-proclaimed success in opposing the North Beach project. My guess is that his strategic plan is in four parts. One, he can do more damage without the restrictions, at least conceptually, that would be imposed on an elected official. Two, he can finance this year’s election and see if one, or heaven forbid two, of his disciples get on the council to partner with his wing man from 2008 Mr. Baker. Three, he can spend the next two years focusing on his “No Option” opposition to North Beach, the outlet stores project, Marblehead and anything else that comes up. And finally Four. He can run for council again in 2012. Maybe he feels that after his failed bid in 2008 he will have a better chance if Jim Dahl retires. Side note: He could be in for a shock if his former mentor Wayne Eggleston runs in 2012, which is very possible. Patient, strategic and calculating—you betcha.

These basic facts make it critical that over the next 30 days you the residents of San Clemente make some tough decisions. Not to save us now but to save us in 2012, 14, 16 etc. Council members should not be vindictive, manipulative, angry, work outside of an ethical zone, focus on singular issues or do what suits them. They are there to serve San Clemente. Charles Mann and his obvious proxy’s (Miller, Brown and Crosby) need to be sent a clear message at the polls.

San Clemente has had enough divisiveness and it is time for due process to take the lead not him. Mr. Mann strikes me as an evil clown at a carnival who watches children struggle to blow up balloons, and when they do, he walks by with his little pin and pops them. He doesn’t know why, he just knows that it is fun. Well this is not a game and if we don’t all collectively take the pin away from him and his clown in waiting (Ms. Miller) at the polls they will continue to pop balloons until they are all gone.

Rick Moen is a San Clemente resident who often submits Letters to the Editor for inclusion in the SC Times.

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documents and facts for you to find out the rest of the story.

I don’t want you to blindly believe anything I write and in fact, I honestly want you to understand the facts, recognize the context, understand the deep risks of giving the union the keys to our future and then make an informed decision for yourself and to that end, I have concluded and firmly encourage a no vote on this poorly thought out measure.

Please visit www.facebook.com/capokidsfirst for more information and I appreciate your time.

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GETTING OUT

YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER

SC S a n C le m e n te

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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Go See Do

Pan Dazzles at Performing Arts Center

The classic tale of Peter Pan is of CGI Neverland. now showing at the Orange County A dozen projectors deliver the Performing Arts Center, but J.M. 360-degree presentation, which Barrie’s 1904 play is transformed producers say is the world’s first with the modern technical wiz360-degree projected movie for a live theater performance. ardry reminiscent of “Soarin’ Over California,” letting characters take But it’s not all high-tech: The to the sky and weave through the animals in the play, including the London skyline. crocodile, are puppets.

Flight to Neverland. Photo by Kevin Berne The performances of the 22 The production, shown in the actors are outstanding— Itxaso Moreno plays Tinkerbell with round, opened in May 2009 in Kensington Gardens, where such attitude she should be called “Stinkerbell”—but the Barrie was inspired to write the story. It played for 16 sold out 360-degree CGI theater set steals the show. The producweeks and the audience included Prince Charles and Camilla tion is a in a tent beside the Performing Arts Center, and the Parker Bowles. It premiered in the U.S. in April 2010. Peter Pan interior of the tent is lined with more than 15,000 square plays at the PAC through November 21. Tickets are $30 to feet of high-resolution video—three times the size of an Imax $75, and special tours and packages are available. See www. screen. That immerses the cast and audience in 360 degrees OCPAC.org or call 714.556.2787.

Pirate of Penzance

8 p.m. Camino Real Playhouse presents a hilarious romantic comic opera with pirates, buccaneers and maidens. Great for the whole family. Shows through Oct. 31. Tickets $28-$30.

31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.489.8082, www.caminorealplayhouse.org.

Smoothie Jones & The Red X

9 p.m. Live reggae music at BeachFire and happy hour all night for guests dressed “Island-Style.” No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

J Rickards Vineyards Wine Tasting

8 p.m. Singer/songwriter at The Coach House. Tickets $25.

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

5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. San Clemente Wine Company welcomes Sue Straight from J Rickards Winery (Alexander Valley in Sonoma).

Tasting fee is $15 for seven wines. Plus they will be raffling off a few bottles. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

Megan Mullally & Supreme Music Program

Piano Bar

Peter Wolf

7:30 p.m. Award-winning actress, comedienne and singer Megan Mullally returns to the Orange County Performing Arts Center with her band to open the 2010-2011 Cabaret Series in Samueli Theater. Tickets $72. 600 Town Center Drive Costa Mesa, 714.556.2121, www.ocpac.org.

Diamond Tom

6 p.m.-9 p.m. Hits of Neil Diamond at Adele’s.

2600 Avenida Del Presidente, San Clemente, 949.366.1121, www.adelesatthesanclementeinn.com.

Hulaville Open Mic Night

6 p.m.-8 p.m. Hulaville invites all musicians, along with singers and hula dancers, to step up and showcase your talents for an appreciative audience. Every Thursday. 2720 Camino Capistrano, San Clemente, 949.369.1905, www.hulavillecafe.com.

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OC Auto Show

12 p.m.-10 p.m. Weekend-long showcase of the latest vehicles, as well as hundreds of cars, crossovers, trucks, hot custom cars, preproduction models and more at the Anaheim Convention Center.

Weekend hours vary. Admission $10 adults, $6 seniors, $5 for students; free kids 12 and under. 800 West Katella Ave., Anaheim, www.OrangeCountyAutoShow.com.

Billy Watson

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

Songs, Smiles N Soul 3

8 p.m. A benefit concert bringing smiles to our kids at The Coach House featuring The Ken Garcia Band / Dr. Jeff Briney & His All-Star Band / Passion Gitana / Sasha Evans. Tickets $20.

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

Delta Nove

9 p.m. The band plays at OC Tavern. Call for ticket info. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.

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7 p.m.–11 p.m. Live piano with Elliot every Friday and Saturday at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

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Second Saturday Art Fair

10 a.m.–4 p.m. Shop and browse the monthly art event showcasing 60 artists, craftspeople and musicians in downtown San Juan Capistrano along Camino Capistrano, Yorba, Verdugo and Los Rios. 949.493.4700, www.sjcartfair.org.

Antique Show

9 a.m.-3 p.m. The city and San Clemente Woman’s Club present the 11th annual Benefit Antique, Estate Jewelry Show and Sale with Appraisal Clinic at the SC Community Center. Admission donation. Door prize drawings. 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente, 949.481.5357, 949.361.0069, www.san-clemente.org.

OC Fire Authority Open House

Big Night Out

5 p.m.-close. Melting Pot offers diners a chance to win a trip for two to France while dining on French-inspired dishes. Other prizes available. 647 Camino de los Mares, San Clemente, 949.661.1966, www.meltingpot.com.

Karaoke

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

Live Music Harbor Cruise

6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Frame of Mind (Rock/Alternative) performs onboard Dana Wharf’s live band music cruise; features indoor/ outdoor seating and a full bar. Tickets $10. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949 496-5794, www.danawharf.com.

Tossed Salad

8 p.m.-10 p.m. Drag queen dinner show at Adele’s. 18 and older.

2600 Avenida Del Presidente, San Clemente, 949.366.1121, www.adelesatthesanclementeinn.com.

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San Clemente Seafest

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Annual Seafest at the pier featuring a Chowder Cook-off, arts & crafts show, surf contest, business expo, U.S. Coast Guard, kids’ rides and more. Shuttle parking is available at San Clemente High School. 949.492.1131, www.scchamber.com.

Hope 4 Hanna

7 a.m. participate in a 10k or 5k walk/run to benefit autism research, finding a cure and awareness. Meet at the Plaza Pacifica shopping center. 951 Avenida Pico, www.hope4hanna.com.

San Clemente Farmers Market

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

Build the Dream

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Families are invited to the county’s headquarters to meet firefighters, learn about safety, see demonstrations and more. 1 Fires Authority Road, Irvine, www.san-clemente.org.

2 p.m.-5 p.m. Fundraiser to benefit the Dorothy Visser Senior Center with dancing, live jazz band, magician, food and drinks, silent auction, raffle baskets and more at the Historic San Clemente Casino. RSVP. Tickets $75. 140 W. Avenida Pico, 949.498.3322.

A Date With Nature

Bluegrass Brunch

Fall Judged Art Show

Mission Tours

2 p.m.-7 p.m. Family-oriented celebration of wildlife featuring activities and food hosted by The Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy and The Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo. Free event; please register. 949.489.9778, www.theconservancy.org/ADWN. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. San Clemente Art Association presents an artwork sale and show featuring the winners and entrants of the Fall Judged Show in the Art Gallery in the SC Community Center through Oct. 28. 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente, 949.492.7175, www.scartgallery.com.

You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown 8 p.m. Charlie Brown comes to life at Cabrillo Playhouse.

Through Oct. 24. Tickets $15-$25. 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente, 949.492.0465, www.cabrilloplayhouse.org.

10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Lively and harmonious bluegrass music during brunch at San Clemente’s newest bar and kitchen The Next Door. Every Saturday. 647 Camino de los Mares, 949.940.8845, www.nextdoorsc.com.

11:15 a.m.; 1 p.m.; 2:15 p.m.; 3:45 p.m. Special tours at Mission SJC to enhance your experience and learn the history of Mission grounds and California history. Admission $5–$9 plus $1-$2 for tour. 26801 Ortega Hwy., 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.

Oktoberfest

2 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Old World in Huntington Beach celebrates German style with beer, bratwurst and more. 7561 Center Ave #49 Huntington Beach, 714.895.8020, www.oldworld.ws.

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GETTING OUT

SC Times Restaurant Spotlight

By Rachel Namson and Madi Swayne

Mr. B’s Pizza Kitchen

31111 Rancho Veijo Road, San Juan Capistrano, 949.240.8100, www.mrbspizza.com BEST KNOWN FOR: Italian pizza, sandwiches and pasta MOST POPULAR ITEM: The Godfather Pizza A taste of Italy—or should we say, a slice of Italy—awaits at Mr. B’s Pizza Kitchen. Owner Richard Bracamonte has been serving up homemade Italian food since opening in February 2010. His menu boasts a variety of favorites, including the Godfather pizza. Topped with cheese, sausage, pepperoni, bell peppers, black olives, onion and capicola, this pie really is a meal you can’t refuse. Another favorite, the Torpedo sandwich, is served with salami, provolone, mortadella and all the fixings. Customer care sets Mr. B’s pizza apart—they aim to please by offering pizza of every thickness, from super thin to extra thick, with every topping from fresh tomato to meatballs. Everything is made to order, just the way you like it. Mr. B’s also puts a regional twist on the traditional with the brand new Capistrano pizza. The Capistrano’s toppings uphold the town’s south-of-the-border flare with beans, jalapeños and chorizo.

A tasty way to top off your meal is with a homemade cannoli—a pastry shell filled with sweet Ricotta cream and chocolate chips, lightly dusted with powdered sugar—delizioso!

Owner Richard Bracamonte (center), with Luis Galindos and Jose Perez.

Photo by Madi Swayne

PRICE RANGE: $3.45-$25.95 RESERVATIONS: Not necessary

PAYMENT: Cash, credit card HOURS: Tuesday-Sunday 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

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monday11 forecast: partly cloudy • high: 74° low: 55°

MOMMY MOVIE MONDAYS

10 a.m. Special screening of the movie Life as We Know It for parents of infants at the Krikorian, tickets $6.75. 641 Camino de los Mares, San Clemente, 949.661.7469, www.kptmovies.com.

7TH ANNUAL COLUMBUS DAY DRIVE FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS

10 a.m. Fundraising golf tournament to benefit needs of Special Olympics Orange County at Marbella Country Club. Individuals $250; foursomes $1,000; dinner guests $50. 30800 Golf Club Drive, San Juan Capistrano, 949.249.1280, www.columbusdaydrive.com.

$5 MONDAYS

5 p.m.-8 p.m. Join SC Wine Company for happy hour featuring three wines for $5, glasses of selected wines for $5 and mugs of beer from $5 & up. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

JAZZ LAB IN CONCERT

SOUTH PACIFIC

7:30 p.m. The classic romantic musical that takes place on a tropical island during WWII comes alive onstage at the OC Performing Arts Center featuring a 26-member orchestra. Tickets start at $20. 600 Town Center Drive Costa Mesa, 714.556.2121, www.ocpac.org.

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JOB WORKSHOP

6 p.m. The Dana Point Library hosts the event. 33841 Niguel Road, Dana Point, 949.496.5517, www.ocpl.org.

BRANDI SMITH & JASON FOSTER

6 p.m.-9 p.m. Duo performs at Salt Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com.

RABBI BLUE

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

COACH HOUSE CONCERT

8 p.m. Chris Amodeo, Larisa Stow & Shakti Tribe and Half of Georgia at The Coach House. $20. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

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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.

NIXON IN SAN CLEMENTE: THE WESTERN WHITE HOUSE YEARS

11 a.m.-4 p.m. Casa Romantica presents an exhibit featuring the impacts President Nixon made on SC with memorabilia, stories, displays and much more. Runs through Nov. 2. Admission $7 adults, $6 members, kids free. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

COMEDY NIGHT

ACOUSTIC JAM

8 p.m. Music by Jared Palazzolo at BeachFire. No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

UPCOMING: OCTOBER 14

MUSIC FOR ALL AUDIENCES: TRIBUTE TO LOUIS GOTTSCHALK

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.

7 p.m. Jazz concert at Casa Romantica with pianist Frank French portraying the classical and early American jazz composer.

Members $12, non-members $15, students/kids $7. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, wwwcasaromantica.org.

COUNTRY DANCIN’

CALL + RESPONSE

2-FOR-1 TUESDAYS

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.

TOTALLY TUESDAY ’80S NIGHT

7 p.m. Taco-Tuesday night at Caliente Coastal Cantina, plus popular DJs spinning ’80s hits and drinks specials for those in ’80s attire. No cover. 34085 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.493.0549, www.calientecoastalcantina.com. www.sanclementetimes.com

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7 p.m. Jazz Lab Ensemble of Saddleback College don their intergalactic space suits and play the music of Sun Ra. $10 general; $7 student/seniors. 28000 Marguerite Pkwy., Mission Viejo, 949.582.4656, www.saddleback.edu/arts.

forecast: partly cloudy • high: 72° low: 55°

AT THE MOVIES

6:30 p.m. VIP screening of the rockumentary film on modernday slavery and human trafficking with Q&A at the Casino San Clemente. 140 W. Avenida Pico, San Clemente, 949.370.8102.

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Jesse Eisenberg as “Mark Zuckerberg” in The Social Network. © Columbia Tristar

Twenty years ago, if you worked with computers on a daily basis you were either an engineer or bona fide nerd. But now these types of people can also be the brains behind the most popular websites on the Internet. And with this in mind, enter David Fincher’s latest feature film, The Social Network.

Set in Fall 2003, a genius Harvard undergrad named Mark Zuckerberg (Jesse Eisenberg) goes on a date with a girl he likes (Rooney Mara), but discovers by the end of the date that she was completely turned off by his overall persona. He ends up getting drunk and ranting about her on his blog, and ultimately creates a poll by the end of the night comparing college girls’ faces—obtaining pictures of them through illegal hacker means.

Mark then gains notoriety overnight and is then hired by two hot shot Harvard athlete twins (simultaneously played by Armie Hammer) to build a social network exclusively for Harvard students.

Mark agrees, but decides midway through the project to make the network his sole creation—bringing along his best friend Eduardo (Andrew Garfield), Napster founder Sean Parker (Justin Timberlake) and over a million college student members to his private online community called Facebook.

The Social Network isn’t about Facebook and its content or users, but the odd guy who made it all happen just to gain some attention, and ended up having it explode his face. Much like Citizen Kane, Mark is a rather lonely protagonist who tries to change all that with a mixture of excess and success. Fincher and screenwriter Aaron Sorkin spend little time showing us the actual site, tapping into the arrogance and thoughtlessness of these brash kids who thought they couldn’t go wrong. Sorkin’s sharp dialogue, Fincher’s cinematic vision, fresh acting from Eisenberg, Garfield and Hammer and a unique, electronic score

by Nine Inch Nails’ Trent Reznor, collaborate to give us the most interesting film of the fall season so far, which by the last scene, still feels like it’s only begun. SC —Megan Bianco October 7–13, 2010 • San Clemente Times • Page 25

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Collaboration Makes All the Difference San Clemente Collaborative continues mission to build a better community

By Katherine Sweet San Clemente Times

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ow in its second year, the San Clemente Collaborative is an alliance of social service agencies, nonprofit organizations, educators, city officials and more who have come together to take action on the issues that affect the San Clemente community.

An outgrowth of the former South Orange County Community Services Council and Youth Task Force, the collaborative is constantly working toward its mission to empower community members to “assume collective responsibility in building a safe and healthy community” through activities ranging from undertaking neighborhood cleanups, volunteering for community activities and developing a community resource center.

“We are interested in assisting nonprofit organizations in their efforts to provide increased and more accessible services to their community members in any way possible,” said Cynthia Glasgow, a representative from Western Youth Services and chairperson of the SCC’s Health Committee.

Beginning with a handful of like-minded people who wanted to help the community, the group addresses those needs not tackled by government, the marketplace or other organizations. Whether working on improving schools, helping the homeless or increasing neighborhood safety, members seek to mentor the new generation of young people to become leaders in creating a better community through “fun, intergenerational activities.”

“We bring people together across neighborhoods, age groups and language barriers,” said Leslie Davis, chairperson of the collaborative.

“The collaborative gives people a means to interact with their community.” She is happy to get involved locally, rather than sending a check.

Today the SCC boasts three committees and several subcommittees—Youth, Neighborhood Outreach and Health (including Mental Health, and Wellness). The city’s Human Affairs Committee, which meets every other month, works together with the collaborative. The collaborative committees also meet monthly, and quarterly general meetings, open to new faces who want to get involved, are also held every month.

Featuring a “clearinghouse of activities,” these general meetings provide space to learn what professionals or volunteers can do to make a difference. With a core group of 60

Collaborative members Sandy Exelby, Cynthia Glasgow, Joan Thompson, Isobel Pelham, Wendyann Fernandez and Rose Velasquez. Photo by Jasmine Smith

“The SCC is the perfect vehicle for social change in San Clemente. When we all work together in partnership, there will be a stronger voice and a more united force.”

—Denise Obrero people and up to 300 individuals involved, the collaborative is constantly seeking new blood who want to help those less fortunate.

“The collaborative is the only social service networking group in town which provides an opportunity to meet other likeminded leaders, residents and stakeholders,” said Denise Obrero, chairwoman of the Neighborhood Committee and city staff to the Human Affairs Committee, “without having to contact a list of folks and make multiple attempts to figure out who is working on the very same social issues.”

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From enhancing services to generating funds for nonprofits, the SCC continually finds new ways to reach out. Recent successes include raising $5,000 for homeless services provided by Friendship Shelter and iHOPE, and identifying sponsors for free swim classes so children in need can swim safely and enjoy our beach community.

“It is good for our community as a whole when residents feel welcome to address their needs,” said Alexandra Exelby, chair of the Youth Committee. “There is a wide diversity of needs and resources among residents right here in San Clemente’s neighborhoods.”

The committees are out there busily pounding the pavement. The SCC Health Committee, responsible for improving access and awareness to health resources and services, is organizing a Community Resource Center to address physical health, mental health and social service needs. The Youth Committee is working to provide safe supervised neighborhood play, create affordable swimming lessons, fund scholarships

for soccer league play and build a community teen center for youth to have a place to study and receive academic support.

The collaborative is constantly working to identify new needs in the community and create an action plan to support those needs.

Rather than creating new services, the group leverages resources to support the agencies already in town. By using existing resources, the group is able to keep costs to a minimum and avoid “re-creating the wheel.”

“The SCC is the perfect vehicle for social change in San Clemente,” Obrero said. “When we all work together in partnership, there will be a stronger voice and a more united force.”

The next quarterly meeting, focused on the Health Committee, will be at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 26 at the San Clemente Community Center, 200 Calle Seville. Meetings are open to the public. Those interested in other committees, call or e-mail. For more information about the San Clemente Collaborative, contact Leslie Davis at lesliedavis@fea.net or 949.547.7260, or Denise Obrero, Housing Specialist at the city of San Clemente, at 949.361.6188. SC www.sanclementetimes.com

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A Life of Service From puppyhood to service, it takes a community to raise a guide dog for the blind

By Sherry Lucas San Clemente Times

mediately, some took a week, some took two weeks. The program I was in took four weeks and it wasn’t until the third week I felt us become one and become synchronized,” said Cipriani.

The training consisted of the pair maneuvering through a course with many challenging obstacles.

“The various obstacles really built my trust with her, it was amazing,” he said. “One of my misconceptions was that I didn’t want to be dependent on a dog and I found out there is a big difference in dependent and inter-dependent. To be a cohesive unit, to be synchronized and to move as one,” Cipriani said.

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aybe you noticed her strutting her stuff around town and getting looks from passersby, watching the birds at Dana Point Harbor or at one of the concerts in Heritage Park.

Now and then she would cruise the aisles of Costco in San Juan Capistrano before checking out the customers at Cedar Creek Inn. Let’s not forget the Quilters Guild in San Clemente, the beach city’s Concerts in the Sand, or any one of many businesses in the surrounding communities that welcomed her.

This little lady made her rounds around South County towns in preparation for a life of service.

MEET MADGE This is the journey of Madge, and those like her, the people involved in the process and the organization that makes it all possible.

Madge is a petite yellow Labrador retriever, and a guide dog, part of one of the 11,000 guide dog partnerships in the past 66 years to have graduated from Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) in San Rafael, Calif.

“My hope is to thank the community,” said Nancy Bloyer, a volunteer puppy raiser from San Clemente who raised Madge with her husband Don. “We really believe we couldn’t do this without a supportive community.”

COMTEMPLATING A PUPPY The Bloyers’ interest in raising puppies for GDB was piqued after seeing a guide dog on a local train ride. They then attended an orientation at another volunteer’s home, which gave them insight into what would be expected of them. After the initial meeting, they were asked to attend three consecutive meetings.

The Bloyers were one of 20 percent who filled out the paperwork to request a puppy.

“We get a manual that is the nuts and bolts of what is expected with the process the guide dogs use, that give the results that they need, and how to evaluate what you are doing,” Bloyer said.

Madge, after spending her first six weeks with her mom, was then weaned to spend the next two to four weeks with litter mates playing together as puppies do.

She was then evaluated and chauffeured by a large GDB recreational vehicle set up as a kennel to take her and other puppies to their new family raisers while at the same time picking up the now approximately 16-monthold dogs that have been raised, and escorting them back to the facility to start their second phase of training. Delivering and picking up from Oregon, Arizona, Nevada, Colorado and Idaho.

The Bloyers got Madge, “fresh off the puppy truck,” they said.

MORE TRAINING After Madge turned about 16 months old, she was no longer considered the new puppy on the block. She would now be considered a well-mannered dog headed back to San Rafael in the GDB recreational vehicle, ready to begin training.

“The puppies get trained with harness and obstacles so they can recognize if a path is unsafe from things such as branches and hanging obstacles,” Bloyer said.

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Above: Nancy and Don Bloyer are currently raising their third Labrador, January. Below: Belo and Madge at graduation. Photo courtesy of Nancy Bloyer

can qualify for a guide dog, they need to know how to properly use the white cane, and then they can use the cane, or the dog—not both.

and licensed guide dog instructor for GDB out of San Rafael. She had spent 10 years training dogs and 10 years with students in class, before moving into field service.

The primary skills taught are to lead, to pull a person in a harness in a straight line and to ignore distractions in any environment, whether it is an animal, person, or food. They are taught to stop at elevation changes such as curbs, steps, or stairs; broken pavement, or changes in the texture of the surface. Also, to avoid obstacles such as a bicycle or car blocking a driveway, then get back on their line and continue down the side walk, Stone said.

“Those are core fundamentals, and we are also teaching them to respond to guide work commands such as go forward, left, right, halt, and hop up,” she said.

The last step in that training phase, and a critical one, is traffic training. Dogs are taught that cars are dangerous and they need to be aware and cautious of vehicles.

Only less than one-half of one percent of blind people use guide dogs. It takes multi-tasking having to manage and direct the dog, monitor the dog, and on top of all that, keep their own orientation and figure out where they are and where they want to go, said Stone.

Another thing the student needs to know is traffic patterns and intersections and how to navigate with a cane. Before a student

MEET BELO When he was a young man, in his mid20s, living in San Francisco, Belo Cipriani’s life changed drastically. As a victim of an assault, a blow to head left him with a detached retina.

Cipriani does not have any light perception and cannot see shadows, nor can he read print as some of his legally blind friends can. He used a cane for a year and said it was uncomfortable. His wrist would hurt and his neck and shoulders would tense up.

“Since I lost my sight so rapidly I noticed that I had become timid as far as my body movements, because I didn’t trust my cane,” said Cipriani. “I didn’t think I could have a dog, because you have to walk them and take them to the bathroom and I’ve always worked in high technology fields and I was accustomed to working 10 to 14 hour days. I thought having a dog would be unfair. Being blind, I wondered how I was going to pick up after the dog, but I found it was ridiculously easy, they go on command,” he said.

Cipriani attended a one-day workshop that GDB offered, and had the opportunity to walk with different guide dogs. He said no matter the size of the dog or the speed of the walk, he was walking carefree and at his sighted pace. It was then that he decided he needed to forgo the cane and get a dog.

“I need to do this, it might be my first dog, but there is a first for everything. I’m really young so I still have a lot of firsts left,” he said.

BELO MEETS MADGE Matching the visually impaired person with the correct guide dog is significant. A person may want a docile dog around the home or one that is more energetic to get them through work or school, there are many personalities in dogs, just as there are people.

“It is important that the team fit and work together,” said Bloyer. “And clients usually know what they want.”

Cipriani was paired with Madge.

“I saw other people that bonded im-

RAISER MEETS RECIEPENT Once it was determined that Madge and Cipriani were a fit, the Bloyers headed to San Rafael to attend the graduation ceremony for the two.

“It was so rewarding to meet the people who raised her and gave her the basic skills to become a guide dog, a little bit of magic, a little bit of devotion, a little bit of team effort,” said Cipriani. “They definitely gave her the time and effort to give her the basic skills.”

The graduation represents a celebration of the accomplishment achieved by both the guide dog and the visually impaired person.

By being invited, Bloyer said it also brings closure to the raisers in the sense that they know with whom the puppy has been placed.

Cipriani is a recent graduate of Notre Dame, in Belmont, Calif., graduating with a master’s in English.

“I couldn’t have gotten around campus without Madge, she made campus life so easy,” said Cipriani, who did his undergrad work at that same college and had a visual memory for it. “She would find my crossroads, she’d find my seat and was patiently by my side after seminars, she would take me to my dorm and to the cafeteria. She had the whole place down,” he said.

Along with finishing his masters, Cipriani has completed a book titled, Morning to Morning: Finding Hope in the Dark, and is currently taking the steps to find a publisher.

THE PROGRAM AS A WHOLE Madge was on the winning side of the percentage for success—about half the dogs that enter the program graduate as guide dogs. According to Bloyer, Madge is a smart and stubborn dog, which are great qualities for a guide dog in the sense that she will push back when needed.

“The most important thing to know is it is fifty-fifty team work, the person is navigating, they are directing the dog where to go, the dog is going to get them there safely, and that’s how the team works. And when it works really effectively, it is a joy to watch,” said Stone.

Belo Cipriani agrees that it’s all about partnerships.

“Together we formed this team and I feel like I can overcome anything,” he said.

Guide Dogs for the Blind is a nonprofit organization with a campus in San Rafael, California, and another just outside of Portland, Oregon. They have a core staff of 300, about 740 campus volunteers and a group of 1,400 volunteer raisers. If you would like to know more about them, or would like to find out about being a raiser, please visit them on the web at www.guidedogs.com or call 800.295.4050 for more information. SC

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Gayle Price Pentoney Gayle Price Pentoney October 4, 1928 - September 24, 2010 Gayle Price Pentoney passed away on September 24th with her daughter Joyce Pentoney-Mau by her side. She was laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Catholic cemetery on the island of Moorea in one of the more dramatically beautiful places on this earth, overlooking Cook’s Bay. Gayle was born in Dallas, Texas to Buster and Doris Price. She lost her father at the age of seven. Later, her mother married Preston Adams. Gayle married Howard Pentoney and moved to California in 1954. They lived in San Diego, Los Angeles, and Newport Beach until 1965 when they moved to Eureka. While in Southern California they had three children, David, Joyce, and Jill. In Eureka, once her kids were old enough, Gayle went to work for the Eureka City Schools at George C. Jacobs Junior High. Later on, she managed Howard’s law office. In 1996 Howard and Gayle moved to San Clemente where Howard spent his last few years. Gayle made many friends and loved being active at the Friends of the Library book store and the Women’s Club. Gayle lived for a while at The Villas by the Sea assisted living center . She liked and enjoyed her friends and the caring staff at the Villas.

Gayle spent her final couple of years in French Polynesia where she was cared for by her daughter Joyce. During her time in San Clemente Gayle was especially fond of her friends Quentin Lane, Jessie McCelland, Barbara and Richard Sullivan, Peg Bierschback, Roberta Chittendon, and MaryRuth and Gene Johnson. Gayle’s family would like to acknowledge Dr. Greg Brown and Dr. Michael Moran for the care they provided for Gayle during her time in San Clemente. The skills and talent of Dr. Moran added several years to the time we were able to have our Mother. Gayle was pre-deceased by her parents, her brother Harold Price, and her husband Howard.

She is survived by her son David Pentoney and his wife Chris in Sacramento, her daughter Joyce Pentoney-Mau and Martial Mau in French Polynesia, her daughter Jill Pentoney and her husband Casey Rodgers in Atascadero , and her granddaughter Catherine Pentoney in Sacramento We will forever miss our Mom’s sparkling blue eyes, sharp wit and sense of humor.

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949.498.9007 Capistrano Beach Steam Clean cbstmclean@gmail.com Pete McKenzie Carpet Cleaning San Clemente 949.234.9857

Proderma 800 S. El Camino Real Ste. 205

ACUPUNCTURE Clemente Acupuncture acudoc333@aol.com

Air conditioning

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CARPET & FLOORING

Entertainment

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

All Season Air 949.579.0741 CATERING allseasonair@gmail.com, www.allseasonair.net DC Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioning Carbonara Trattoria 949.366.1040 www.dcplumbing.net 949.365.9044 111 Avenida Del Mar # B, www.carbonara.com Oasis Air Conditioning & Heating 949.420.1321 Cheese Shop www.oasisair.com The Cellar 949.492.3663 Appliances 156 Ave. Del Mar, www.thecellarsite.com South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 Children’s Clothing 109 Calle de los Molinos, www.southcoastfurniture.com Mac & Madi

949.366.6226 203 Avenida Del Mar, www.macandmadi.com Appliances Services & Repairs Petit Bonhomme

949.361.3651 ASAP Appliance Service 949.361.7713 147 Avenida Del Mar, www.shoppetitbonhomme.com 3200 Legendario, www.asapapplianceservice.com

ART CLASSES Sidestreet Gallery Mary’s Art Classes 205 Ave Cabrillo,

949.492.7244 www.DowntownSanClemente.com

ART GALLERIES San Clemente Art Association 949.492.7175 100 N. Calle Seville, www.scartgallery.com

Attorneys 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

Bankruptcy Attorneys

CHIROPRACTORS

Commercial Real Estate Doug Echelberger First Team Real Estate 949.498.7711 407 W. El Camino Real, www.echelberger.com

COMMERCIAL/TENANT IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTOR 949.370.1125

COMPUTER REPAIR & SERVICES

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CONTRACTORS - GENERAL Del Mar Beauty Supply 949.492.8180 150 Avenida Del Mar, Ste D, www.delmarbeauty.com B Construction

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Salon Zinnia & Lifestyle Boutique 949.429.2020 Mary Kay Cosmetics 641 Camino de los Mares, Ste. A 110, www.marykay.com/madams2 www.salonzinnia.com

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

CARPET

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Estate Planning, Probate, Trust Lange & Minnott

1401 N. El Camino Real, Ste. 109

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Dentists

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Green Dump Truck 949.697.4517 Environment 1st Exterminating, Inc. 949.218.1111 www.greendumptruck.com 2340 S. El Camino Real, #13, LANDSCAPE & DESIGN www.freetermitereports.com Costa Verde Landscape 949.361.9656 Financial Advisor License#: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) www.costaverdelandscaping.com Timothy C. Metcalf, Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC www.wfadvisors.com/tim.metcalf 949.862.1250 Greenscapes Landscape & Design 949.366.6564 1046 Calle Recodo, Ste. I, www.greenscapesoc.com

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Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 Costa Verde Landscape 638 Camino de los Mares, Ste. G -105, License#: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com www.costaverdelandscaping.com

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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

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

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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

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South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 Home Décor 109 Calle de los Molinos, South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 www.southcoastfurniture.com 109 Calle de los Molinos, MOLD REMOVAL www.southcoastfurniture.com Jarvis Restoration -24/7 949.362.5388 1393 Calle Avanzado, www.jarvisrestoration.com HOME IMPROVEMENT Custom Carpentry, Concrete Framing & Finish Ike Soffes

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

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MOTORCYLE PARTS & SERVICE SC Rider Supply

949.388.0521 520 S. El Camino Real, www.scridersupply.com

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

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Toronto FC vs.

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SOCCER

Cougars vs. Tritons, San Clemente High School October 12, 3 p.m.

Mustangs vs.

Tritons, San Clemente High School October 12, 5 p.m.

Nuggets vs.

Clippers, Staples Center October 14, 7:30 p.m.

Mustangs vs.

Tritons, San Clemente High School October 15, 7 p.m.

Head out to the Home Depot Center to watch another solid MLS battle on the pitch as Chivas USA hosts Toronto FC. Info:

Keep it down during rallies and service for both sides, but make it a point to hit the tennis court in support of the Lady Tritons.

The Lady Tritons are ready to bring the heat and continue their dominating ways as they host Trabuco Hills in a key match.

NBA preseason basketball is in full swing. Head to Los Angeles if you have the time and take in a fun game as the Clippers host the Denver Nuggets.

The Tritons are on a bye this week, but this just gives them more time to prepare for a homecoming match up with Trabuco Hills.

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S a n C le m e n te

Triton Report

By David Zimmerle

FOOTBALL • The San Clemente Tritons

(5-1) trimmed the Newport Harbor Sailors (3-1) 21-20 on the road Friday, Oct. 1 in an overtime victory.

With their backs to the wall on the goal line and defending Harbor’s 2-point conversion for the win, the Triton defense came through with an impressive stop to preserve the late victory.

The Tritons found points solely off its rushing game as Mike Elesperu, Terrell Johnson and Travis Wilson all ran in touchdowns.

Both teams traded scores in the first half as San Clemente answered back from a 7-yard rushing touchdown by Sailor running back Buzzy Yokoyama with a 2-yard score by Elesperu to tie the game 7-7 at the end of the first quarter.

However, a 3-yard Harbor touchdown left the Sailors with a 14-7 lead heading into the half. The Tritons kept their opponent out of the end zone in the third quarter as Wilson ran in a touchdown from four yards out to knot the game at 14-14.

Both teams grinded out defensive stops in the fourth to push this one into overtime as San Clemente chalked up another short yardage touchdown by Johnson while kicker Bret Miller knocked the ball through the uprights for the 21-14 lead.

The Sailors were then stifled on their 2-point conversion going for the gutsy win after Drew Diller—filling in for an injured Yokoyama—scored his second touchdown of the game.

San Clemente’s Wilson relied a lot on his legs in this one leading the team with 111 yards rushing, while still connecting with his receivers for 199 yards passing on the night.

Jacob Graff led in receiving with 94 yards, while Johnson finished with 55 yards.

For those of you that would like to see the epic ending to Friday’s game, visit www.schsfnl.com/friday-night-live-archives/ and watch from about the 2:27 mark.

The Tritons finally hit their first bye week and will prep to host Trabuco Hills (3-2) on October 15 in their first South Coast League game of the 2010 season. The Mustangs are set to face Aliso Niguel at home on Friday, Oct. 8.

Quarterback Travis Wilson (7) finds a little room to run while his receivers give him some solid blocking downfield. Photo by Brian Miller But when the Mustangs stampede into San Clemente, rest assured the Tritons will be ready to nail down a homecoming win—setting the tone for the big school dance on October 16.

Next 7 days: N/A

BOYS AND GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY • Both teams were off last weekend and did not compete in any meets. However, the teams resumed action on the running course competing in its first League Cluster Meet of the season at Irvine Regional Park on October 6.

Next 7 days: N/A

GIRLS GOLF • After playing out a round

against Trabuco Hills on September 27, the Lady Tritons resumed action with a round against Mission Viejo on October 5, before meeting up with the Lady Diablos yet again on October 7.

Next 7 days: Oct. 12 vs. Aliso Niguel at Bella Collina, 2:30 p.m.; Oct. 14 vs. Aliso Niguel at El Niguel CC, 2:30 p.m.

GIRLS TENNIS • After taking on Dana Hills in its first South Coast League match of the season, the Lady Tritons hosted Tesoro October 5 and then traveled to take on Laguna Hills on October 7.

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Next 7 days: Oct. 12 vs. Capo Valley, 3 p.m.; Oct. 14 vs. Dana Hills, 3 p.m.

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL • After losing

3-1 to Edison on September 28, the Lady Tritons (12-3) finished with a solid round of performances at the Nighthawk Classic in Murrieta last weekend. The girls beat La Quinta, Citrus Valley and King High Schools 2-0 before slamming Santiago with a 1-0 loss. Facing host Murrieta Valley in the final match of the tourney, San Clemente finished with a 2-1 loss.

The girls then traveled to take on Dana Hills on October 5 in their first South Coast League match of the season before hitting the road yet again to face San Juan Hills in another nonleague match on October 7.

Next 7 days: Oct. 12 vs. Trabuco Hills, 5 p.m.; Oct. 14 at El Toro, 5 p.m.

BOYS WATER POLO • The Tritons

(0-2 SCL, 6-6) were roughed up by El Toro on September 28 losing to the Chargers by the final score of 16-4. San Clemente went scoreless in the first half while the Chargers boomed out an 8-0 lead heading into the third quarter. Leading the way for the Tritons was Derek Cousineau with two goals while Grant Haug had two assists.

The team then faced Mission Viejo on the road October 8 before competing at the So Cal Invitational at Heritage Park in Irvine Oct. 8-9.

Next 7 days: N/A • ALUMNI UPDATE • UC Santa Barbara senior forward Kailyn Kugler has been ranked among TopDrawerSoccer.com’s 100 Players to Watch for the 2010 season, it was announced last Friday.

Kugler, the 2009 Big West Offensive Player of the Year, was ranked 67th among all NCAA Division I players according to the website.

She was the only Big West Conference player ranked in the top 100.

As a junior in 2009, Kugler scored nine goals and added five assists for 23 points. In addition to her Offensive Player of the Year honor, she was named First Team All-Big West.

In her three years at UCSB, the San Clemente native has scored 22 goals and had 12 assists for 56 points. She ranks ninth in school history in goals scored.

Kugler has one assist through four games in 2010. UCSB which played at the Minnesota Gold Classic last weekend, opened the year with a 3-1 record. The Gauchos played Minnesota last Friday and then Marquette on Sunday. www.sanclementetimes.com

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THE SC PEE WEE TRITONS YOUTH FOOTBALL TEAM WINS AGAIN The Pee Wee Tritons beat Hacienda Heights 40-0 and are now an impressive 5-1 on the season.

Garrett Eslick intercepted a pass and ran it back 92 yards for a touchdown, quarterback Ethan Schaefer, had five carries for 79 yards and a Courtesy photo touchdown, full back Hayden Malone, had seven rushing carries for 177 yards and three touchdowns.

Malone who also played at the monsterback position on defense, had one interception he ran back for a 90-yard touchdown. On defense the leading tacklers were Kurt Crapo, Ethan Schaefer, Garrett Elsick each with five apiece. And Hayden Malone led the way with 13 total tackles.

This Saturday the team will take on Huntington Beach. This game will determine who gets the last playoff spot with a win.

Before this incredible win, the Pee Wee Tritons lost to west coast champions Pasadena—champs for two straight years to match its undefeated record—by the final score of 20-8. However, the Tritons were the first team to score on Pasadena in over a year and a half. Both teams were tied 8-8 heading into the fourth quarter. Hayden Malone scored the team’s lone touchdown adding to his 137 total yards of rushing.

SAN CLEMENTE NJB SIGN UPS AHEAD Online sign-ups for the San Clemente National Junior Basketball (NJB) winter session are underway. There is a league for rookies (first through second grade), divisional (third through eighth grade) and high school players.

National Junior Basketball is a nonprofit organization that was founded by Dennis Murphy, Jr. in 1984. Murphy was previously a coach at Garden Grove High School when he had a vision of a youth basketball league based on sportsmanship and player development.

NJB has blossomed into a national youth league with over 25,000 participants in six states. The program offers three divisions for boys and girls in first through 12th grade.

Clinic division is for first and second graders, stressing fundamental skills and personal growth. The High School Program is for ninth through 12th grade players who did not make their high school team.

NJB offers the All-Net Program for the advanced players in grades fifth through eighth through their chapters. This division prepares the athlete for high school competition.

NJB Mission Statement—To inspire our youth; regardless of race, color, creed or national origin. To practice the ideals of health, citizenship and character. To implant the game elements of safety, sanity and intelligent supervision; and to keep the welfare of the player first, foremost, and entirely free of adult lust for glory. To emphasize teamwork for all participants.

For more information visit the local NJB chapter website www.sanclementenjb.d4sportsclub.com. Registration ends October 30.

CHEERLEADING

BASEBALL SCHS BASEBALL PROGRAM PREPARING FOR CHRISTMAS TREE FUNDRAISER The San Clemente High School Triton Baseball Program is conducting its 14th Annual Christmas Tree Fundraiser now through November 5. All Christmas trees are of the highest quality—freshly cut, “Grade 1” trees from Oregon. Prices range from $40 to $150. Wreaths and garlands, priced at $25 and $30, may also be ordered. All pre-sold items will be available for pickup on Saturday, Dec. 4, from 9 a.m. to 1p.m. at San Clemente High School.

Continuing a recent tradition, Christmas trees will also be given to local military families.

Triton Baseball invites the community to send a message of friendship and gratitude to our local troops by purchasing a tree for a Camp Pendleton family. A donation of $25 or $50 will provide the gift of a 6-to 7-foot Douglas Fir and stand.

Proceeds from the tree sale are used to help pay for coaches, equipment, supplies and field improvements. In this era of limited resources, Triton baseball must rely on the generosity of local residents and businesses to supplement school budgets and player fees.

Order forms to purchase or donate a tree may be obtained from any Triton baseball player or by contacting Linda Howard Tully, howardtully@cox.net. The last day to place an order is November 5.

SOFTBALL CITY SOFTBALL SCORES AND STANDINGS FROM WEEK 3 Following are scores and standings from Week 3 of the City of San Clemente’s Adult Softball League: TUESDAY MEN’S C/D: Dazed and Confused 17, Sofa King 12; Ungrateful Bastards 17, Sonic Boom 2; Multiple Scorgasms 19, Invicta 2.0 18; Rip One 7, Beer Nuts 6; STANDINGS: 1. Ungrateful Bastards (3-0), 2. Invicta 2.0 (2-1), 3. Multiple Scorgasms (2-1), 4. Rip One (2-1), 5. Beer Nuts (1-2), 6. Dazed and Confused (1-2), 7. Sofa King (1-2), 8. Sonic Boom (0-3); WEDNESDAY MEN’S C/D: Mr. Pete’s Burgers 21, SWC 3; Sundried Tomatoes 20, Wok Offs 0; Fear the Fat 27, Dukes 12; Character Defects 30, Uber Troopers 3; Outstanding 30, Uber Troopers 3; Character Defects 21, Los Coyotes 10; STANDINGS: 1. Mr. Pete’s Burgers (3-0), 2. Fear the Fat (2-0), 3. Sundried Tomatoes (2-0), 4. Character Defects (2-1), 5. SWC (1-1), 6. Dukes (1-1), 7. Outstanding (1-1), 8. Los Coyotes (0-2), 9. Wok Offs (0-2), 10. Uber Troopers (0-3); THURSDAY COED “C”: Bagel Shack 24, Leftovers 9; The Show 13, Killer Dana 10; Wally’s 25, Highlanders 4; STANDINGS: 1. The Show (2-0), 2. Wally’s Team (2-0), 3. Killer Dana (1-1), 4. Bagel Shack (1-1), 5. Leftovers (0-2), 6. Highlanders (0-2); THURSDAY COED “D+”: OC Sandcars 28, Knuckleheads, 11; Off Constantly 26, Chupacabras 14; The Runs 15, Prestige World Wide 11; STANDINGS: 1.

OC Sandcars (2-0), 2. The Runs (1-0-1), 3. Off Constantly (1-0-1), 4. Knuckleheads (1-1), 5. Chupacabras (0-2), 6. Prestige World Wide (0-2); THURSDAY COED “D”: Borrachos 11, Sunsets 8; Where My Pitches At 18, Last Call 4; Chronic Junkies 10, French Ticklers 10; STANDINGS: 1. Sunsets (1-1), 2. Where My Pitches At (1-0-1), Borrochos (1-0-1), 4. Last Call (0-1-1), 5. Chronic Junkies (0-1-1), 6. French Ticklers (0-0-2).

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SCHS CHEER CLINIC A SUCCESS The San Clemente High School cheerleaders hosted 124 junior cheerleaders, ages four to 13, at their 21st Annual Cheer Clinic on Saturday, Sept. 18. The junior cheerleaders learned cheers, dance routines and were treated to lunch. They then showcased their newly learned skills for their parents and families later that afternoon.

On September 24, they then performed for the full capacity crowd under the lights when the Tritons hosted Mater Dei High School at San Clemente’s Thalassa Stadium.

The San Clemente High School cheerleaders give a big thanks to all of their junior participants.

Courtesy photos

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Grom of the Week Kai McPhillips Age: 8, Concordia Elementary Kai McPhillips is already making a name for himself in the stand-up paddling (SUP) world with his efficient stroke and use of the paddle in his turns. At the Rainbow Sandals Gerry Lopez Battle of the Paddle, October 2 and 3, Kai turned in a great performance, winning first place in the 8 & Under division of the kids’ short-course race and coming in second among the 12 & Under competitors. Kai also rides shortboards well but really enjoys SUP... “His paddle stroke is pretty amazing and his turning technique is more efficient than many adults,” said Kai’s dad, three-time World Longboard Champion Colin McPhillips. “Sometimes I think he’s got better natural technique than me.” Kai is especially fond of surfCourtesy of Hobie ing Middles at Trestles and had a really fun session there two weeks ago when a nice northwest swell came through producing the first good breaking wave of the season. In school Kai excels and loves to read. Homework comes first and he knows that in order to continue surfing he needs to stay on top of his school work. Kai also loves to play baseball in San Clemente Little League. He has a lot of fun riding his skateboard and likes to mimic SUP using his “street paddle”—actually an old ski pole his great-grandpa gave him. —AS

A Battle Like No Other

Surf ForecasT

Rainbow Sandals Gerry Lopez Battle of the Paddle attracts huge crowd

By Andrea Swayne San Clemente Times

tion to sponsoring it, we built it and designed a race like no other in this world. We do it solely because we believe SUP is good for the family as it is something most everyone can do. It has brought a lot of families closer together, including our own.”

From young beginners, to elite racers to those just curious to see what the world of SUP has to offer, the Battle of the Paddle offered something for everyone.

The Elite races saw fierce competition as

some of the world’s most fit athletes gave it all they have in a quest for SUP glory in front of a live audience of thousands and the countless more tuned into the live feed, webcast across 60 countries. The 5-mile course included a technically challenging 4-lap buoy circuit with 100-yard beach sprints in between.

San Clemente’s Candice Appleby and Brandi Baksic exchanged the lead position a number of times during the Women’s Elite race. In the end it was Appleby (1:10:31) who pulled ahead to take the win and the $2,500 prize. Runner-up Baksic (1:11:03) earned $1,250 and third place finisher Jenny Kalmbach (1:13:20) was awarded $1,000.

In Men’s Elite competition it was Danny Ching of Redondo Beach (57:45) who came away with the win and the $5,000 prize. Ching battled fiercely with nine-time world paddleboard champion and last year’s winner Jamie Mitchell of Australia. Mitchell came in second with a time of 59:36 and took home $3,500.

Slater Trout of Maui finished third with a time of 1:00:39 and $2,500 for his efforts.

On Sunday Ching made a second visit to the winner’s podium and added another $1,100 to his weekend take when he emerged victorious in the 10-mile distance race from Dana Point to the San Clemente pier and back. Ching was the field leader throughout the race in the 18-foot paddleboard division and finished with a time of 1:02:19. San Clemente’s Rob Rojas (1:02:59) came in second, followed by Chuck Patterson (1:03:52) of Dana Point in third.

See www.sanclementtimes.com for a photo slideshow and full results. SC

Seafest Surf Contest Presented by T. Patterson Surf Shop As part of this year’s annual San Clemente Seafest, T. Patterson Surf Shop and the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce will present the Seafest Surf Contest on Sunday, October 10, 7 a.m. at the San Clemente Pier.

There will be divisions for both longboard and shortboard in the following divisions: Boys U10, Girls U10, Boys U14, Girls U14, Boys U18, Girls U18, Men 18-29, Women 18-29, Men 30+ and Women 30+. Age is determined by the competitor’s age on January 1, 2011, 12:01 a.m.

The contest area will also host a “green zone” featuring companies, organizations and products related to the surf industry that are intent on having a positive impact on the

environment. Participating companies and sponsors include Billabong, Von Zipper, Oakley, Volcom, Ocean Minded, Soleo, Kustom, O’Neill, Kicker, Hurley, Surfrider Foundation, Sex Wax, Honolua, Stater Brothers and more.

“I want everyone to enjoy our booths to see what the surf industry is really doing. It’s important for people to realize that the industry is really trying to have an impact on improving the environment,” said T. Patterson Surf Shop co-owner Vicki Patterson. “The general public may not necessarily know that surf companies are making an effort to be more environmentally friendly both with their products to their policies. I just want to showcase the good things going on in the surf world.”

The contest entry fee is $45 for the first division and second and third divisions are $10

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he Third Annual Rainbow Sandals Gerry Lopez Battle of the Paddle California, October 2 and 3, saw an action-packed field of stand-up paddle (SUP) events at Doheny Beach as a huge field of paddlers took to the water in what has become the biggest SUP festival and exposition in the world. With 863 entries and about 10,000 spectators on the beach, the Battle of the Paddle California was center-stage for worldwide SUP athletes, enthusiasts and fans.

“SUP has grown exponentially since the first Battle of the Paddle as one can see from this year’s huge turnout. It’s really hard to say when the growth will slow down but I don’t think it will ever phase out,” said Rainbow Sandals Marketing Director Pat Huber. “We are honored to sponsor such a great event. In addiSan Clemente’s Colin McPhillips races through the chute in the foot-race portion of an elite SUP course at last weekend’s Battle of the Paddle.

Photo by Alan Gibby/Zone57.com

The winner of the Battle of the Paddle Elite Women’s race, Candice Appleby of San Clemente, Rainbow Sandals owner Jay “Sparky” Longley and Elite race runner up (also from San Clemente) Brandi Baksic.

Photo by Tom Servais/Rainbow

SURF RESULTS AND BOARD SHORTS NSSA Southwest Conference Explorer Event No. 2 October 2-3, 2010, Huntington Beach, Goldenwest Street Local finishers only. MENEHUNE: 5. Griffin Colapinto, San Clemente. GROMS: 2. Crosby Colapinto, San Clemente. WOMEN: 1. Kulia Doherty, San Clemente; 4. Malia Ward, San Clemente; 5. Malia Osterkamp, San Clemente.

GIRLS: 1. Kulia Doherty, San Clemente; 3. Tia Blanco, San Clemente; 4. Malia Ward, San Clemente; 6. Malia Osterkamp, San Clemente.

MASTERS: 2. YuFu Penrose, San Clemente.

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Water temp: 60-65˚F Water visibility and conditions: San Clemente: 8-10’ Poor+; Catalina: 15-25’+ Good Remarks: NW swell-mix leftovers and slowly easing SW swell prevails on Thursday. Surge is light-moderate with visibility still relatively low due to recent rain and swell activity.

Short range: NW swell-mix leftover and small SW swell have better breaks across the region seeing surf in the knee-waist high zone.

Standout spots see a few inconsistent plus sets through the morning. Conditions are clean and looking fair overall early.

Long range: A tiny mix of SW swell and NW swell-mix prevails on Friday and over the weekend. Most areas stay down below the knee high mark, and generally poor to fair at best due to lack of size.

SC Times online video show On this week’s edition of BoardShorts, get an up-close view of how the sport of SUP has grown, as we drop in on the Rainbow Sandals Gerry Lopez Battle of the Paddle and interview Gerry Lopez himself.

Please note: San Clemente Times BoardShorts videos can be purchased directly through videographer Rob Elseewi for $10 per segment.

Check out the archived episodes for footage of friends and family and note the name of the video you are interested in buying. To order your copy, send an email to robelseewi@gmail.com or call 949.701.5711.

each. You can enter either in person at the T. Patterson Surf Shop, 907 S. El Camino Real in San Clemente or online at www.tpattersonsurfshop.com. Online entry closes on Friday, October 8 at 11:59 p.m. For more information, call the shop at 949.492.1117 or stop by.

UPCOMING EVENTS October 9: Surfing America Prime Event No. 2, San Onofre State Beach, Church Beach October 16-17: NSSA Southwest Conference Open Event No. 3, Camp Pendleton, Jetty October 23-24: NSSA Southwest Conference Open Event No. 4, Oceanside, Pier October 23-24: WSA Gatorade Championship Tour Event No. 3, Ventura, Surfers Point

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