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Volume 5, Issue 44

Changes in the Works Two new faces coming to San Clemente’s City Council, and three new trustees for CUSD E Y E O N S C / PAG E S 6 - 8

San Clemente resident John Alpay was elected to the Capistrano Unified School District Board of Education. Photo by Heidi Mefferd

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LOCAL NEWS & IN-DEPTH REPORTING

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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO San Juan Capistrano voters ousted two incumbents on Tuesday night, replacing them with two first-time candidates who ran as a slate. The vote means Mark Nielsen and Lon Uso, swept into office four years ago amid promises of increased transparency and citizen involvement, leave the council after one term each. They were replaced by Transportation Commissioner Larry Kramer and political newcomer John Taylor, who ran as a slate. Derek Reeve, a former commissioner, was also elected. Councilman Tom Hribar did not seek re-election. It’s difficult to predict what impact the changes will have: Kramer and Taylor have both expressed support for many of the projects and efforts that gained unanimous support from the current council, so their joining the council isn’t expected to change any of the contentious decisions.

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Next Door W hat ’s going on in our n e ig h b oring towns

DANA POINT Shortly after 1 a.m. on Wednesday an update from the Registrar of Voters delivered final unofficial poll numbers for Dana Point races, with all precincts reporting. For City Council, voters elected to return incumbents Steven Weinberg and Lisa Bartlett to office and tapped Bill Brough as a new addition to the mix. Brough earned 22.2 percent of the vote as opposed to incumbent Joel Bishop’s 19.8 percent. Dana Kislig trailed behind capturing only 11 percent of the votes. In the South Coast Water District race, Richard Runge claimed the largest share of the vote with 38.7 percent. Bob Moore came in just ahead of Richard Dietmeier beating the incumbent by a margin of only 128 votes. Moore’s edging past Dietmeier was a bit of a surprise as early mail-in and absentee ballot counts had Dietmeier slightly ahead.

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…Illegal Firearms Search?

THE LATEST: A federal search warrant was served the morning of November 2 at 3419 Calle La Veta in San Clemente. Officers from the Los Angeles Police Department, Naval Criminal Investigative Service and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and Explosives were acting on a tip alleging the resident of the home, a man, may be associated with the trafficking of illegal firearms.

The suspect was pulled over and detained during a traffic stop around 10 a.m. just blocks from his home. The car was being driven by a female. Both were detained while authorities searched the home and garage. The female, identified by neighbors as possibly being the suspect’s girlfriend, was released after questioning and declined to comment. The man was held and taken away in a LAPD squad car shortly after noon.

Officers spent hours searching the home, removing and cataloging weapons found inside. ATF agents could be seen through the windows of the home searching and even removing an automatic weapon that was on display atop a shelving unit in a second-floor room. By 1 p.m. dozens of automatic weapons were tagged and in boxes on the driveway awaiting transport by authorities.

Neighbor Dennis Bishop said he believes the suspect has lived in the home for approximately two years and has only spoken with him in passing. “One guy in the home, I believe is a Marine, other than that I don’t know much about them,” he said. “I don’t know their names but there haven’t been any problems. Nothing suspicious.”

No other neighbors cared to comment.

WHAT’S NEXT: According to ATF Special Agent Christian Hoffman of the Los Angeles Field Division, ATF will take custody of any firearms recovered in the course of the search warrant but offered no estimate of how long the search could take.

“Basically we will stay until all the evidence that is listed on the search warrant is recovered,” he said.

During the course of the investigation, the firearms will be taken to a facility in Santa Ana where they will be discharged into ballistics www.sanclementetimes.com

Dozens of automatic weapons were seized after a federal search warrant was served at a San Clemente home on Tuesday. Photo by Andrea Swayne

gel or a water tank to determine whether any of the bullets or shell casings match any recovered in homicide or crime scene investigations.

“We will NBIN (National Ballistics Identification Network) them and run the serial numbers to find the point of origin where these guns were purchased,” said Hoffman.

Hoffman declined to comment on whether the suspect is in fact a Marine or former Marine.

A decal in the shape of an automatic weapon is on the back window of the vehicle believed to belong to the suspect.

A Google search of the address yields a result that says the address belongs to a business by the name of Silent Ride Industries.

No further information is available at this time as the operation was ordered by a sealed federal search warrant.

FIND OUT MORE: Stay tuned for updates.

—Andrea Swayne

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…Deputy Involved in Recent Shooting?

THE LATEST: An Orange County Sheriff’s deputy fired off at least two rounds at a 17year-old allegedly trying to run the deputy and his partner down with a stolen pickup

truck during the early morning hours of Saturday, October 30, according to the department.

The stolen truck involved in the shooting was registered to professional skateboarder Ryan Sheckler, 20, who told deputies the truck was stolen while he was at a party in San Clemente last Friday night. Sheckler said he left the keys in the trucks ignition while inside.

Deputies originally spotted Sheckler’s white pickup after responding to a traffic accident on Zocala at 12:20 a.m. Saturday, according to Sheriff’s Department spokesman Jim Amormino. The driver of the stolen vehicle was also suspected of driving under the influence. After deputies tried to stop the driver of the pickup, the suspect then drove away, wherein deputies pursued the truck, which then turned on Camino de los Mares. After deputies got out of their patrol unit to get the driver to stop, the suspect then made a U-turn and allegedly drove toward the deputies. Concerned about being hit by the truck, one of the deputies then fired off two shots that hit the windshield but not the driver, Amormino said.

WHAT’S NEXT: Slightly injured by the shattered glass, the young driver ended the chase by stopping the truck and was immediately arrested.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department is currently investigating the shooting.

FIND OUT MORE: Stay tuned for updates.

—David Zimmerle

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…New FAM Executive Director?

THE LATEST: Mary Gray Perdue has been appointed Executive Director of Family Assistance Ministries (FAM) effective November 1, according to Nick Mastroni, President of the FAM Board of Directors.

She replaces Gretchen Hesse, who has been with FAM since September 2009.

Perdue has been Director of Church Relations at HomeWord, a non-profit Christian ministry that is the largest provider of parenting seminars in the country. Her 12 years of non-profit experience includes marketing and building ministry partner-

ships with businesses, individuals and other non-profits.

She also brings 10 years of commercial and retail banking experience. Perdue is also a San Clemente resident and a mother of three.

“I look forward to joining the FAM team to assist those in need right here in our community,” Perdue said in a statement. “My passion for helping others fits right into FAM’s goals.”

Mastroni said she is the ideal person to replace Gretchen Hesse, who now leaves FAM due to personal reasons.

“Ms. Hesse has done an exceptional job of managing FAM, and we will miss her,” Mastroni said. “She has supervised the expansion of our facility, improved FAM’s food bank distribution system, and substantially increased the number of grants we have received. She also played a major role in the acquisition of Gilchrist House. We wish her well.”

WHAT’S NEXT: FAM was organized in 1999 and has served more than 100,000 clients in San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Capistrano Beach, Dana Point, Laguna Niguel and Mission Viejo. Last year, FAM’s walk-in emergency center gave out $1,100,000 in donated food, and distributed $139,000 in client aid.

In addition, FAM operates Gilchrist House, a 26-bed shelter for single women and women with children.

FIND OUT MORE: More information is available at 949.492.4022. —DZ

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… Grand Jury Request Part 2?

THE LATEST: A concerned group of San Clemente citizens has filed a formal request for the Orange County Grand Jury to investigate allegations against Joe Anderson, Lori Donchak and Jim Dahl for allowing the sale of city-owned land at North Beach to Shaheen Sadeghi to build a shopping center and for conducting closed-door sessions when negotiating the sale.

The request is centered on the council’s decision to proceed with the LAB’s Playa del Norte project, despite a financial analysis that emphasized a risk to San Clemente’s taxpayers.

“The result of the ‘closed-door’ sessions (Cont. on page 4)

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Eye on SC (Cont. from page 3) resulted in the biggest land transfer of publicly owned land to an out-of-town private developer at a significant discount,” said San Clemente resident Jeri Mann in a statement.

“The land in question is 2.86 acres of beachfront parking for a minimum of $1 million.

Worse yet, the developer would only have to pay $1 per year for three years until he finishes building the shopping center. Furthermore the allegations of the City Council selling the land and requiring the city to pay for Shaheen Sadeghi’s infrastructure costs that have no cap, and could potentially bankrupt the future of our city.”

WHAT’S NEXT: The citizens state their request to the Grand Jury as follows: “It is imperative for the Grand Jury to investigate the potential collusion of three City Council members and public officials to sell public land and gift public funds to Shaheen Sadeghi when it is evident that the LAB project (Playa de Norte) has no financial benefit to the city.

In fact, the project is a fiscal liability that could potentially undermine the sustainability of our town’s financial well-being because none of the subsidy money has been budgeted now or in the future.”

“The council chose to subsidize the project for at least $4.5 million without using any engineering or geology studies to arrive at that estimate,” Mann said. “They also failed to place a maximum value on that subsidy, all while capping the LAB’s maximum permit fees at $675,000. According to the city’s economic consultant hired to evaluate the financial viability of the project, the LAB’s development cannot generate sufficient rent income to pay for the costs of its construction.”

The citizens filing the investigation request also allege the council deliberately chose a stand-alone special election to decide the referendum issue because the historical voter turnout for such elections is 11-to-27 percent in Orange County.

The citizens say that the council’s decision manipulates the democratic process so that a

City and Community Calendar Thursday, November 4 Free Tenant Workshop 3 p.m. Fair Housing Foundation hosts the event at the City’s Ole Hanson Beach Club. 100 W. Aveinda Pico, www.fairhousingfoundation.com.

small minority of LAB supporters would be statistically empowered to control the will of a majority of San Clemente residents who oppose the project for various reasons.

At the projected voter turnout, between 2,256 and 5,536 voters would decide the fate of the council’s decision, rather than more than 20,000 voters as would be the case in the November election of 2012.

FIND OUT MORE: Stay tuned for updates.

—DZ

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… Resident Charged with Illegally Importing Muscle Cars?

THE LATEST: A former Orange County sheriff’s deputy, who operated several now-defunct auto businesses, made his initial court appearance Monday morning on federal charges for illegally importing models of the Japanese muscle car made famous by the Fast & Furious movies into the United States and selling them to sports car enthusiasts and collectors.

Daryl R. Alison, 45, of San Clemente, is accused of removing the markings from an imported vehicle, a misdemeanor. Kaizo Industries, Alison’s former Costa Mesa company, is charged with a felony for failing to file the required paperwork on the imported vehicles in violation of the Clean Air Act. Both Alison and his now defunct company have agreed to plead guilty to the charges.

According to the court documents, Kaizo Industries imported disassembled Nissan Skylines and other Japanese right-hand drive cars into California and sold them, though they did not comply with U.S. environmental and safety regulations. Alison also operated two websites, Jspecconnect. com and JustDriven.com, that advertised the sought-after cars online.

WHAT’S NEXT: The charges are the result

Saturday, November 6 Compost Giveaway 7 a.m.-10 a.m. CR&R distributes bags of green waster (compost) for CR&R customers at SJC City Hall. 32400 Paseo Adelanto, San Juan Capistrano, www.sanjuancapistrano.org.

“It’s Raining Cats and Dogs” 4 p.m. The Pet Project Foundation hosts “A Tail of Two Cities” at Talega Golf Club. Benefits animals at the shelter. Tickets $100; includes appetizers, dinner, music and auctions. 990 Avenida Talega, San Clemente, 949.595.8899, www.petprojectfoundation.org.

Sunday, Nov 7

Golf Course Committee Meeting

Board and Brew FAM Fundraiser

7 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers. 100 Avenida Presidio, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

1 p.m.-4 p.m. Skateboard vendors, exhibitions and competition events! All proceeds to go to Family Assistance Ministries. Board and Brew, 979 Avenida Pico San Clemente, 949.498.2739, www.family-assistance.org.

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

Friday, November 5 Fun on the Run 2:30 p.m. The after-school traveling activity program meets at various local locations to provide safe fun for kids Monday through Friday. More info: www.san-clemente.org.

Monday, November 8 Children’s Holiday Program Signups 10 a.m. Advance signups at the library for the holiday series of children’s programs. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.3493, www.ocpl.org.

Mom Business Associates 12 p.m. Support group for mom business own-

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of an investigation by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Office of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the Environmental Protection Agency’s Criminal Investigations Division, the Department of Transportation Office of Inspector General, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the California Air Resources Board.

HSI investigators say as part of the scheme the Skylines were imported in two shipments—the car body in one container and the vehicle drive-train in another.

Despite Kaizo’s public claims, the bodies themselves had not been modified to comply with Department of Transportation regulations. After arriving at Kaizo’s warehouse, several of the car bodies were then mated with their original drive-trains and sold to the public.

So the vehicles could be registered in the United States, the defendants allegedly put bogus 17-digit Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN) on the cars in place of the actual Nissan VIN plate. To avoid California’s stricter registration and emission requirements, many of the cars were registered out of the state and sold to California residents with Florida and Arizona plates.

In June 2009, federal and state investigators executed a search warrant at Kaizo Industries in Costa Mesa. During the search, agents located and seized three Nissan Skylines that did not meet U.S. environmental and safety standards. Additionally, authorities have seized nine other vehicles in connection with the probe, including the “hero” car from fourth installment of the Fast & Furious movie series.

Collectively, the vehicles seized by ICE and CBP to date have an estimated value of more than $450,000.

“While many car buffs scoff at enforcement of vehicle import laws—to be clear, these are not just technical violations,” said Claude Arnold, special agent in charge of ICE HSI in Los Angeles.

FIND OUT MORE: More information is available at www.ice.gov. —DZ

On the Bubble Other topics making news this week City Council Meeting Moved to Thursday: Due to City Hall being used for Tuesday’s elections, the regular City Council meeting has been moved to Thursday, November 4 with a regular start time at 6 p.m.

Under Special Presentations at the start of the meeting, the Sierra Club will receive a Certificate of Recognition, there will be a Presentation of Commendations to the 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment Picnic and Marine Light Helicopter Squadron 367 Welcome Home BBQ Events and a Presentation of Proclamation for Buddy Poppy Days to name a few.

Also on tap, the council will review a plan to relocate the proposed solar panels at Avenida Vista Hermosa sports park, and also consider that the city sever relations with the Transportation Corridor Agencies—the county’s toll road magnate. Be sure to see the current agenda for more information what will be discussed at Thursday’s meeting. Visit www. san-clemente.org for more information.

Remember to Fall Back an Hour this Sunday: Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 7 this year, so remember to roll your clocks back one hour that day. In the U.S., clocks change at 2 a.m. local time as this was originally chosen as the changeover time because it was practical and minimized disruption. So when Sunday hits, don’t be remiss in the time change. Changing your clocks is a good reminder to also change the batteries in your smoke alarms according to the Orange County Fire Authority. This is the best time to check your smoke alarm and change their batteries. Nationally, approximately 75 percent of failed smoke alarms are due to missing batteries. For more valuable information, visit “Install, Inspect, Protect” at www.ocfa.org.

ers at Lavender Lounge Tea Company. 104 N. El Camino Real Suite B, 760.MOM.2359, www.mombusinessassociates.com.

Parks and Recreation Meeting

Help With Anxiety, Depression, Stress & Anger 10:45 a.m. Recovery

South Coast Detachment Marine Corps League 7 p.m. Open to all ac-

International provides help to gain control over distressing emotions and improve general well-being. Meets Mondays. Free. El Toro Library, 24672 Raymond Way, Lake Forest, 949.458.2504, www.recovery-inc.org.

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

tive 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.

Toastmasters

Tuesday, November 9 SC Sunrise Rotary Club 7:15 a.m.–8:30 a.m. Heritage Grille at the Talega Golf Club, 990 Avenida Talega, 949.369.0663, www.scsunriserotary.org.

Good Neighbors Club of Capistrano Valley 11 a.m. Group for local women meets

7 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Practice public speaking in a friendly and supportive atmosphere at the library, 242 Ave. Del Mar, 949.361.8463, www.sanclemente.freetoasthost.net.

Wednesday, November 10 French Conversation Club

at Irons in the Fire Restauruant. 150 Avenida Magdalena, San Clemente, 949.361.0586.

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

114 Avenida Del Mar, 949.493.5228.

Surfside Quilters Guild Meeting

Human Affairs 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.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Meeting

Traffic Task Force Meeting 2:30 p.m. Community Development 910 Calle Negocio, Suite 100, 2nd Floor, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

3 p.m. Community Center, 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

7 p.m. Group meets on the second Wednesday of the month at the Elks Lodge.

1505 N. El Camino Real, 949.498.2489.

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Eye on SC

Tentative Results Donchak looks to secure re-election, Evert poised to take seat, battle still lingers between Anderson and Brown

By David Zimmerle San Clemente Times

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oters hit the polls in droves Tuesday ready to decide not only on the immediate fate of California and a plethora of elected officials and measures, but also on the future of San Clemente and several of its new leaders. With three City Council seats up for decision and two incumbents seeking to regain voters’ approval, the results are in, but tentative at this time.

Minus the provisional and absentee votes that were due to be announced by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 3, it looks like San Clemente can get ready to welcome candidates Jim Evert and Tim Brown into City Council’s fold, while applauding incumbent Lori Donchak for her successful campaign win.

With 46-of-46 precincts completed in the city during the early morning hours of November 3, the polls showed the following: Lori Donchak in first place with a vote count of 7,231 and 17.4 percent of voters’ approval. Jim Evert was a close second with a vote count of 6,655 and 16.0 percent of voters’ approval. And beating out incumbent Joe Anderson (5,739 vote count, 13.8 percent voters’ approval) was Tim Brown with a 6,093 vote count and 14.7 percent voters’ approval.

Despite the initial good news, Brown said he remained “cautiously optimistic” as he waits for the full results of the returns to pan out.

“I’m taking a conservative position on it because crazy things have happened,” Brown said in an interview on Wednesday morning. “I’m really pleased with results up ’til now, but won’t really celebrate the win until 5 p.m. today. That’s when the provisional and absentee votes will finally be counted. And the full results are difficult to know at this moment because the votes could vary. There’s thousands and thousands of votes that still need to be counted, so that seat could still be in play. And, man, would it feel terrible to get so excited about this and then lose, which is why I’m remaining cautiously optimistic.”

Much of the San Clemente’s election rested on a fulcrum where some voters thought an alignment between Donchak, Anderson and Evert would give the City Council a stronger voice toward agreement on many projects that are either controversial or waiting in the wings for decision. And it’s no secret that the community is split on what they want their city to be; some hoping for a more conservative bent during difficult economic times, while others want to see development within San Clemente propelled to the forefront of thought, discussion and, ultimately, action.

With Brown in the mix as one of the city’s five elected officials, he essentially mirrors current councilman Wayne Eggleston, who opted to not seek re-election, in both philosophy and pathos when it comes to making decisions for what’s right in San Clemente.

“I consider myself an outsider on political process up to this point,” Brown said. “Everyone on the City Council offers so much experience and advice in their positions, and I think Wayne Eggleston has done great work on City Council. It’s no secret I feel this way as I gained both his and Bob Baker’s support, and that I align more with their philosophies.

Ultimately, I have a job to do and I’m hoping we can have a collaborative atmosphere to come together on projects and decide on how San Clemente residents view them. Both Jim

Several voters cast their decisions at the polls Tuesday night at City Hall in San Clemente. Photo by David Zimmerle

“‘The newly configured Council will be a good balance of new voices and continuity, both of value to effective governance. I look forward to the five of us functioning as a productive, optimistic and values-anchored team.’”

—Lori Donchak

(Evert) and I are private citizens and bring a different perspective to the whole process.

But my goal is to really close the gap between elected officials and the public.

Ultimately, I just want to do well by the city of San Clemente.”

It’s been a hectic last 10 days for Councilmember Joe Anderson. Not only has he battled within the political arena seeking both re-election while attending to his fiduciary duties to the city, but on Tuesday night he picked up his wife from the hospital, who had been there for nine days.

“We were at a private home with a lot of my supporters for election night,” Anderson said. “My wife was in the hospital for last nine days, but she’s back and doing just fine, so I’ve been dealing with that on top of everything else.

“My thoughts on the results from the election are that I think it’s possible but not probable that the end result will change with the number of ballots still to be counted,” Anderson said. “I view my time

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on City Council as community service, and I’m happy with the vote of confidence I’ve received from voters throughout my career (spanning since the early ‘90s). I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished in these years—as a community we’ve developed well, and the city is well run and in good financial condition. I’m happy to contribute to that.

“I don’t expect much to change in the end result in terms of the political makeup of the council,” he said. “Jim Evert and I share similar views on a lot of things, and it’s no secret Wayne (Eggleston) was promoting Tim Brown. All I can say as I wait for the final results today is that I’ll be preparing for Thursday night’s City Council meeting.”

For other candidates like Brenda Miller, who finished behind Anderson with a 5,474 vote count and 13.2 percent approval, the experience in running for City Council has been just that—an experience.

“First, I’d like to the thank all the people that voted for me and all those tireless souls who worked on my campaign,” Miller said.

“It looks like I did very well among people who voted at the polls. That means our efforts over the last three weeks had a huge impact.

We should all be proud of what we accomplished.”

Councilmember Donchak expressed sentiments that she’s once again ready to serve the city, and notes that Anderson will be missed.

“It’s a privilege to represent the city’s residents for a second term, and I thank San Clemente for affirming their vote (for me),” Donchak said. “Financial stewardship and improved communication will be my focus. I wish all the best to Joe Anderson. He leaves enormous shoes to fill and has been an exemplary leader for our city. The newly configured Council will be a good balance of new voices and continuity, both of value to effective governance. I look forward to the five of us functioning as a productive, optimistic and values-anchored team.”

However you voted on Tuesday, be reminded of one thing—those that now comprise the San Clemente City Council seek a collaborative effort on governing the community and its resources. And though at times there’s disagreement between council members, which quite often reflects those same disagreements between people within the community, it’s a testament to the democratic process that defines the principles this country was built on.

Stay tuned for updates as more results pour in, and look for further recap on the numbers in next week’s edition of the SC Times. SC www.sanclementetimes.com

Eye on SC

Alpay Elected to Split Capistrano Unified School Board Voters approve measure that will change how trustees are elected

By Jonathan Volzke San Clemente Times

CAPISTRANO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT RESULTS

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n an apparent move toward balance, voters on Tuesday ousted three incumbent school board members, but refused to turn over complete power to the slate of five challengers.

And in a significant move that would seem to end slate politics in the 200-square-mile Capistrano Unified School District, voters overwhelming approved Measure H, which will elect trustees within smaller geographic areas instead of at-large as they are now.

Bitter politics has been the chief lesson in the school district for more than five years, with a series of recalls, attempted recalls, contentious standing-room-only meetings and swings in power. This year’s election saw spending top $374,000, most by the teacher’s union and challenging slate.

In San Clemente, Trustee Mike Winsten was recalled and replaced with corporate attorney John Alpay. Winsten gained office two years ago in a recall, as did Trustee Ken Lopez Maddox—who was also recalled Tuesday night and replaced with college professor Gary Pritchard.

Additionally, Trustee Larry Christensen— the “C” in the original ABC “reform” slate— was ousted, replaced with businesswoman Lynn Hatton. Challengers Martha McNicholas and Saam Alikhani failed to gain office, leaving Ellen Addonizio and Anna Bryson—the “A” and the “B:—in place.

That means the “reform” board holds four of the seven seats, although Trustee Jack Brick has voted against his colleagues on key issues.

“The end result not among the scenarios I would expected…I would have thought it would have all or nothing,” Winsten said Wednesday. “If you try to divine something

SC Sheriff’s Blotter Compiled By JOnathan Volzke All information below is obtained from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Web site (www.ocsd.org) and reflects data available from calls placed from the field by the responding officer(s). An arrest doesn’t represent guilt. The items below are just a sampling of the entries listed on the OCSD Web site.

Tuesday, November 2 PROWLER Avenida Cadiz, 100 Block (12:03 a.m.) A woman reported someone was running back and forth on her roof, and the dogs in her room were barking. Deputies did not find anything amiss.

Monday, November 1 WELFARE CHECK Camino Laurel, 2100 Block (11:58 p.m.) A caller asked deputies to check whether it was safe for a child to live in the home, because firearms might be accessible. Deputies determined it was OK.

Area 4 * ANNA BRYSON 40,250 55.2% SAAM ALIKHANI 32,696 44.8% Area 6 * ELLEN ADDONIZIO 37,021 53.5% MARTHA MCNICHOLAS 32,117 46.5%

Trustee-elect John Alpay of San Clemente with supporters at Cannon’s Restaurant in Dana Point on election night. Photo by Jonathan Volzke

out of it, I think the CUSD result is a move toward centrism, temporarily, because we’ve had these extreme swings. So here we are with a split board of reform slate and other slate. It’s a move toward centrism, I suppose.”

Winsten said he never intended to be a school trustee when drafted for a run at the office two years ago. He said he is proud of some of what turned into the most contentious decisions, including the firing of popular Superintendent A. Woodrow Carter.

“The part I didn’t sign up for and got stuck with was dealing with the budget crisis. That was not fun and required decisive action, and that is what we took,” Winsten said. A move by trustees to cut salaries led to a three-day teacher strike in the district before the union settled and accepted salary and benefit reductions.

“I don’t really have any regrets,” Winsten said. “It’s one heck of a job and responsibility.”

DISTURBANCE Camino de Los Mares, 600 Block (9:46 p.m.)

A guard near a sandwich shop said two or three men were drinking alcohol and wouldn’t leave.

TRAFFIC STOP El Levante/La Esperanza (9:31 p.m.) A traffic stop led to the arrest of 32-year-old salesman wanted on a DUI warrant out of Los Angeles County.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES Calle Verano/Calle Casino (6:07 p.m.) At least two people were in a Chevy compact smoking what appeared to be drugs. The caller reported the same car visits the neighborhood at least a couple of times a week.

DISTURBANCE Avenida De La Grulla, 100 Block (5:58 p.m.)

A woman reported deputies had just left her house and her daughter was arguing with her again and threatening to call social services.

DISTURBANCE Avenida Presidio, 100 Block (5:56 p.m.) A caller reported six subjects in the lobby of the senior center were being disruptive. No weapons were seen.

ELDER ABUSE Camino de Los Mares, 600 Block (3:23 p.m.)

Hospital workers notified authorities when a man in their care was found to have signs of extensive internal chemical burns.

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The new trustees will take office in early December. Alpay said his immediate goals are to hire in-house counsel to reduce the district’s legal fees, restore a grant-writing position to generate income for the district and find ways to work with cities and other district stakeholders to increase opportunities for the district at shared costs—such as exploring the possibility of building a new performing-arts center at San Clemente High School with the city.

“There’s a lot of low-hanging fruit,” Alpay said. “We should move quickly on those items.”

Alpay, who also thanked his wife Rochelle for her support, said he doesn’t expect any friction on the board.

“You have to look at it as seven different individuals. People don’t want slates; you can’t go in with a slate mentality,” Alpay said. “It’s not against them—this is a team effort. We’re all in this together.” SC STOLEN VEHICLE Via Cascadita, 2700 Block (12:53 p.m.)

Someone tried to register a vehicle reported stolen from Fullerton.

CITIZEN ASSIST Calle Del Cerro, 1100 Block (11:30 a.m.)

A woman reported someone put ant poison in her son’s Halloween bag.

CITIZEN ASSIST Canada, 100 Block (9:53 a.m.) A man who keeps getting parking tickets wanted to show deputies where he parks, because he thinks it’s legal.

Sunday, October 31 CITIZEN ASSIST Avenida Dominguez, 100 Block (10:29 a.m.)

A woman said she told a male friend to leave her alone, but he texted her to say he was coming over. She didn’t want him there.

DISTURBANCE El Camino Real, 1800 Block (9:37 p.m.) An employee of a convenience market caught someone stealing. That led to a fight.

DISTURBANCE Avenida Monterey, 200 Block (8:23 p.m.)

Some sort of “boom” noise was coming from a truck for several days, a caller reported. The truck was empty.

Area 7 Completed Precincts: 247 of 247 LYNN HATTON 40,410 55.9% * LARRY CHRISTENSEN 31,836 44.1% * Indicates Incumbent Candidate Shall Michael S. Winsten be recalled (removed) from the office Yes 44,527 61.2% No 28,260 38.8% Candidates to succeed Michael S. Winsten as Governing Board Member if he is recalled.

JOHN ALPAY 50,395 100.0% Shall Ken Maddox be recalled (removed) from the office of Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 5?

Yes 44,122 61.1% No 28,084 38.9% Candidates to succeed Ken Maddox as Governing Board Member if he is recalled.

GARY PRITCHARD 30,605 54.5% PAUL HEBBARD 14,962 26.6% GARY V. MILLER 10,599 18.9%

ASSIST OTHER AGENCY Boca Del Canon, 300 Block (5:53 p.m.)

Deputies were called to work with State Parks after the water became too choppy for two paddleboarders to get back to the beach.

DISTURBANCE Via Mazana, 4000 Block (4:26 p.m.) A caller reported construction was going on on a Sunday, and children were being used in violation of labor laws. Deputies determined it was painting, which was OK, and there was no labor law violation.

UNKNOWN TROUBLE Riachuelo, 2800 Block (4 p.m.) Two boys were riding their bikes when a man drove up in a van and started hitting them. Then he left.

Saturday, October 30 DISTURBANCE Las Posas, 1200 Block (10:17 p.m.) The host called deputies when some disruptive partycrashers showed up.

FAMILY DISPUTE Calle del Cerro, 1100 Block (6:36 p.m.) A man reported his wife was being belligerent and spit on him.

DISTURBANCE Linda Lane, 400 Block (2:58 p.m.) Some “skinheads” were beating up a transient.

They left on bicycles, one walking a pitbull. www.sanclementetimes.com

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News Bites

Enne Cucina Italiana in Talega will host a Wine Dinner with Antinori Winery (Tuscany) on Monday, November 15 at 7 p.m. The cost is $45 per person (tax and gratuity not included). One of the reasons why the Antinori family, wine-makers based in Tuscany and Umbria, stands out from the countless Italian wine-makers, is that they have been making great Italian wines for 26 generations, dating back to 1385, and they produce some of the best wines all over the world.

Make your reservation by calling 949.492.1089. u

—Compiled by David Zimmerle

Props, Recognitions and Morsels of Info

u The 20th Annual Taste of San Clemente will be held at Talega Golf Club on Friday, Nov. 5, and is sponsored by The Toll Roads, Rod’s Tree Service and CR&R. Restaurants & local wine establishments participating include: Adele’s at the San Clemente Inn, Akioni’s Catering, Antoine’s Café, Bad to the Bone BBQ, Beach Garden Café, Board and Brew, Bob’s Fine Wine, Buono Pizza & Pasta, Café Mimosa, Chick-fil-A, Crispin, Chloette Winery, Costco Wholesale, Crispin, Dad’s Liquor & Deli, Donna B’s Cookies & Cakes, Dukes, Enne Cucina Italiana, Farm Fresh to You, Heritage Grill, Humphry’s Sandwich Shop, Italian Cravings, Jeff the Silent Chef, Ketel One Vodka, Korbel, La Cocina De Ricardo, La Siesta Restaurant, OC Tavern, Panera Bread, Peet’s Coffee & Tea, Pizza Port Brewing Co., Pretzel Crisps, Red Fox Lounge, Selma’s Chicago Pizzeria, Smokey House of BBQ, Sonny’s Pizza & Pasta, Sundried Tomato and American Bistro, Tommy’s Restaurant, Z Pizza, Taka-O Japanese Restaurant and Pretzel Crisps.

Those attending will enjoy a wine tasting from area vineyards as well as a sampling of microbrews. Guests will receive either an engraved, limited addition “Taste of San Clemente” wine glass or beer mug.

The Taste will include dancing under the stars to the fabulous Corvettes—one of Southern California’s favorite showbands featuring the original keyboardist for Sha Na Na. The event begins at 6 p.m. and concludes at 10 p.m. The ticket price is $75 per person and includes food, wine, entertainment and valet parking.

Remember to get your tickets as soon as possible as there will absolutely be no tickets available for sale at the door.

For more information, contact the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce at 949.492.1131 or visit www.scchamber.com.

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More than 800 people enjoyed Doheny State Beach’s Halloween Haunt on October 30. For the past 17 years, Doheny’s Halloween Haunt, sponsored by the state park staff and the Doheny State Beach Interpretive Association, has become an annual tradition. The Haunt featured 16 interpretive booths staffed by volunteers, state park rangers, and interpretive staff. The interpretation focuses on things people might consider scary, and this year’s interpretive topics included sharks, spiders, owls, earthquakes, venomous marine life, bats, and octopi just to name a few. Visitors to the event entered the Haunt by donating a can of food, and over 1,000 pounds of food was donated to Second Harvest. More than 50 volunteers, many of which are state park staff, planned and organized this event. Doheny State Beach’s Halloween Haunt continues to evolve each year, and it has become one of the largest interpretive events in California’s state park system. The Halloween Haunt is usually held the Saturday before Halloween except when Halloween is on a weekend. Additional information can be found at www.dohenystatebeach.org u

The 2nd Annual Imagination Donation Book Drive was recently held at Vista Del Mar Elementary and Middle Schools, and was a big success. During the schools’ Scholastic book fair, October 18-22, students and families were asked to donate gently-used children’s books. Throughout the week, 1,020 books were generously donated. Daniel Hernandez (seventh grade), Isabelle Hernandez (sixth grade) and Ryan Hernandez (fourth grade) organized the books each day, by counting, sorting, boxing and storing the books.

In addition, several of the Talega neighborhoods were canvassed asking for donations. Sixth graders, Isabelle Hernandez and Morgan Foster collected Courtesy photo approximately 300 books from their neighborhood as did eighth graders, Jordan Reagan, Nicole Amico and Tatum Harvey. Early Literacy Program of the Children & Families Commission of Orange County will distribute all these children’s books within San Clemente and southern Orange County. For more information about how to conduct a book drive, contact Cindi at cindhernandez@cox.net. u

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The CARE Foundation held its 2010 Alternative Energy Summit, presented by Southern California Edison, on Saturday, October 30, at San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station.

Also sponsored by Microsoft, QuantumSphere, the Internet Marketing Association and AIM Mail Centers, the event drew over 100 members of the community, including students from Capistrano Unified School District, to discuss alternative energy and power issues with a focus on near term solutions.

Students who attended received a Congressional Certificate from Congressman Ken Calvert’s office for their participation.

As part of their Technology Initiative, the CARE Foundation hopes to inspire students to learn more about science and technology through various events focused on these industries.

Featured speakers included Dan Cleavenger from Southern California Edison speaking on nuclear energy, Chris Vournakis also from Southern California Edison speaking on electric vehicles and Dr. Jack Brouwer, Associate Director of Advanced Power and Energy Program (APEP) and Adjunct Associate professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, UC Irvine speaking on renewable energy.

For more information, please visit www. care-4education.com. u

Saddleback Church San Clemente will be hosting its first “Community Health Expo” at San Clemente High School on Sunday, November 7 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. The goal of the “Community Health Expo” is to share with the congregation information about health issues and answer questions. The expo is part of their “Decade of Destiny”—a 10-year plan for success in fulfilling one’s personal destiny and church family’s destiny.

The Community Health Expo will consist of medical professionals, wellness and screenings from local dentists, CHOC, trainers and Susan G. Komen screenings. Their intention is to help the community starting with its physical health.

For more information, contact Julie Zambrano at 949.257.2110 or juliez@saddleback.com.

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The City’s Website and Transparency…Top 10 Hit List

“Hit me with your best shot, Why don’t you hit me with your best shot? Hit me with your best shot, Fire away” —Pat Benatar

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s defined by Merriam-Webster, transparency is “characterized by visibility or accessibility of information,” a concept that is at the core of the city’s ever improving informational website. Online access to public information and meetings has without doubt developed into one of the city’s most effective and valuable tools for staying in touch with our community. Transparency is the goal and focus of the site with public access available to over 400 web pages, not including thousands of pages of documents, which consist of the city’s budget, quarterly and annual financial and investment reports, City Council meeting agendas, packets, and minutes, and warrant (check) registers which detail all city expenditures as well as many other key city records.

The popularity of the city’s website is evidenced by the fact that we average between 12,000- 15,000 hits per day from throughout the world! While there is a tremendous amount of information available on the site, below are highlights of my Top 10 List of nifty city web applications: 1. Opening the Page: The city’s homepage is divided into two columns including News Items and the City Calendar. The homepage is updated each day to reflect everything that is going on in San Clemente. Don’t leave home without it.

2. The Menu: The city’s homepage also has a new-look menu format, organization and functionality including: a. Search Our Site: Google for San Clemente where you can do a “deep search” on any topic. b. Hot Topics: These are contemporary and stimulating issues within the city and include election results, General Plan, La Pata/Vista Hermosa Sports Park, Playa Del Norte, and Quiet Zone. These are periodically updated to reflect critical issues of the day. c. Popular Pages: These reflect the highest hit count of all our pages. d. I Need Info On…: Includes alphabetized quick links to our most informative and interactive pages.

3. The View: The tower camera (on top of Lifeguard Headquarters) and the sunset camera (located on top of City hall) continue to be the most popular application with nearly 5,000 hits a day! Even when it rains. The cameras are accessed by locals to check out the weather and surf, and folks all over the world who enjoy the incredible views of our beaches and sunsets. We sometimes get complaints about the tower camera not working when people only see “white specks” (it’s dark) or the camera is dirty (it’s foggy).

4. Flip-Through: A new feature of the site where you can view the City Hall & Recreation Magazine online with “flipthrough” technology. It looks and functions just like a real magazine and you can even hear the pages flipping. Flip for yourself.

5. Snag the Tag: Microsoft Tagging allows you to connect directly to www.san-clemente.org from your Smartphone. This Page 12 • San Clemente Times • November 4–10, 2010

app can be downloaded for free and there are currently seven tags to snag.

For example, you can use Smart Agenda to download the City Council agenda reports right to your Smartphone even while sitting in a council meeting. This is actually done by taking a photo of a smart tag located on the agenda (think bar code) and the document downloads Pall Gudgeirsson to your phone! How transparent is that?

6. The Features: Citizens can utilize many of the online interactive features available like paying invoices and utility bills, receive street sweeping notifications, sign up for a recreation class, search permits, report graffiti, apply for a job, use interactive maps, request inspections, and even adopt your new best friend/pet online! Just click on the “I Need Info On…” dropdown list available on every page.

7. Councilflix: All council meetings are made available after each meeting online and they are “chaptered” for easy topic retrieval. So, if you would like to view a public hearing on a particular topic, you can instantly stream that agenda item and view it.

8. The Mudline: Here is one that soccer moms and dads will love and that is the Mudline app where you can obtain current conditions of the city’s athletic fields. If it rains and games are cancelled, this app will tell you that.

9. SC Snapshots: If you have a favorite photograph of anything in the city, submit it and it may be posted to the website! All the great photographs used on the pictorial headers on each page are photos submitted by our local citizens. Click.

10. Q & A: In the last but certainly not least department, the city offers a question and answer “City Hall Blog” for citizens to submit a question for a response from staff or elected officials. The responses are posted and you can even sign up to be notified when a new query and response has been posted. Keep in touch!

The city’s website is designed for you by our creative Information Technology staff and updated by city staff members. So, hit the www.san-clemente.org site with your best shot and benefit from the vast amount of information and great city applications available to you. Fire away!

(Thanks to Kade Boisseranc, the city’s Webmaster and Larry Moore, Information Technology Manager for their invaluable assistance. You can contact Kade with any questions or inquiries regarding the city web site at Boisseranck@ san-clemente.org) PLEASE NOTE: The opinions offered here are solely those of the guest columnist and may or may not be shared by the San Clemente Times staff.

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YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER

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The List

A day-by-day guide to what’s happening in and around town this week. Compiled by Tawnee Prazak

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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.

Nathan James

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

Go See Do

On Saturday, November 6, the San ClemComedy headliner for the event is Wayne ente Community Center will overflow with Cotter, a regular guest on both Jay Leno and music and comedy in what is billed as “A David Letterman, who was also nominated Shower of Stars.” As a benefit for San Cleas the “Best Standup Comedian” at the mente Military Family Outreach (SCMFO), American Comedy Awards. don’t miss this gathering with performances Also featured in the annual benefit are by top professionals and several fresh-faced young stars from the “Stars of Tomorrow” stars of tomorrow. One of the brightest high school vocal competition. of those appearing in this Military Family Show time for the November 6 fundraiser Outreach fundraiser is the nationally known is 8 p.m. Tickets are available at $30 per Phil Jeffrey, a singer with solid credentials person for open seating, $40 per person Wayne Cotter. Courtesy photo performing on television and Broadway for reserved table seating, and tickets will (Jesus Christ Superstar), as well as experience as a nightclub also be on sale at the Community Center from 7:15-8 p.m. headliner. Jeffrey will put his Sinatra song styling on the line the night of the show. Donations or ticket purchases may to benefit the San Clemente Military Family Outreach and be made to SCMFO, 2001 Calle Frontera, San Clemente, CA help fund Thanksgiving dinners for more than 1,200 north 92673, or by visiting www.militaryfamilyoutreach.com. More Camp Pendleton families. information is available at 949.492.2537. —David Zimmerle

The Kalama Brothers

Astronomy Night

Brighton Beach Memoirs

The Smithereens

Acoustic Evening

Broadway In Concert

8 p.m. Hulaville Island Cafe kicks off its new Mini Concert Series with the popular musicians. $5. 2720 Camino Capistrano, San Clemente, 949.369.1905, www.facebook.com/hulavillecafe.

8 p.m. The Department of Theatre Arts at Saddleback College presents a comedic play in the McKinney Theatre. Tickets $12 general; $11 students/seniors; $6 group rates. 28000 Marguerite Pkwy., Mission Viejo, 949.582.4656, www.saddleback.edu/arts.

8 p.m. Concert featuring with Five For Fighting with John Onrasik and Matt Hires. Tickets $20. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

Groove Lounge

9 p.m. Dance while great DJs spin hit music at OC Tavern.

Free. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.

Deep Water

Billy Watson

8 p.m.-11 p.m. Live entertainment at Adele’s.

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

Classical Guitar

saturday06

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

6 p.m. Every Thursday and Friday night Ricardo entertains at Carbonara Trattoria Italiana. 111 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.1040, www.carbonara.com.

Hugh Lehane

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

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

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Taste of San Clemente

6 p.m.-10 p.m. The SC Chamber’s culinary event with more than 20 local restaurants and establishments serving their finest dishes, along with wineries, microbreweries, etc. Includes live music, dancing and more. Tickets $75. Talega Golf Club, 990 Avenida Talega, San Clemente, 949.492.1131, www.scchamber.com.

Ocean Adventure Cruise

4 p.m.-6 p.m. Search for blue whales any day of the week with Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching. Tickets $29. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

New Arrivals Wine Tasting

5 p.m.-8:30 p.m. San Clemente Wine Company introduces you to new wines. $15 for seven wines or choose from the daily tasting menu of four wines for $10. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

Painting Away Hunger

5 p.m.-9 p.m. Art show by Nancy Egan featuring original oil paintings and Giclees of local landscapes, seascapes, etc. Benefits Family Assistance Ministry. Also runs 1 p.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 6. 615 Calle Fierros, San Clemente, 949.292.2501, www.nancyegan.com.

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A Shower of Stars

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Farm to Fork

10 a.m. Children can explore The Ecology Center’s veggie garden then prepare small meals with local chefs. Cost $25.

32701 Alipaz St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.443.4223, www. theecologycenter.org.

It’s Raining Cats and Dogs

4 p.m. The Pet Project Foundation hosts its 10th annual “A Tail of Two Cities” at Talega Golf Club. Benefits animals at the shelter. Tickets $100; includes appetizers, dinner, drinks, live music, auctions and prizes. 990 Avenida Talega, San Clemente, 949.595.8899, www.petprojectfoundation.org.

Comedy & Variety Show

8 p.m.-9:40 p.m. San Clemente Military Family Outreach presents a benefit featuring live music and comedy from professionals and high school vocal stars. $30 open seating; $40 reserved.

San Clemente Community Center, 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente, 949.492.2537, www.militaryfamilyoutreach.com.

The Big Group Show

5 p.m.-8 p.m. The Surfing Heritage Foundation presents an opening reception for its newest art exhibit at South Coast Plaza West. 3333 Bear St., ste 303, Costa Mesa, 714.800.1654, www.surfingheritage.org.

Pet Adoption

10 a.m.-2 p.m. The Ark of San Juan hosts a pet adoption at at Costa Mesa Fairgrounds during weekend Swap Meet. 88 Fari Drive, Costa Mesa, 949.388.0034, www.ArkOfSanJuan.org.

Flock of 80’s

8 p.m.-11 p.m. ’80s band at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

6:45 p.m.-8:45 p.m. Gaze into the night sky with astronomers at The Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy. Cost $10 adults, $5 kids, members free. More info: 949.489.9778, www.theconservancy.org.

8 p.m. British band from the late ’80s lands at The Coach House; also feat. The Relatives and Johnny Mark and The Ricks. Tickets $22 advance, $25 door. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

7:30 p.m. The Constance Cairo Concert House presents a musical fundraiser for San Clemente High School Vocal Arts. Tickets $25.

Performances in the home of Constance Cairo in San Clemente.

Limited Seating. Second performance at 3 p.m. Nov. 7. Call for details 949.481.7498.

Craig Shoemaker

7 p.m.; 9 p.m. Stand-up comedian performs at the Irvine Improv.

Tickets $25. 71 Fortune Drive, Suite 841, Irvine, 949.854.5455, www.improv.com.

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Village Art Fair

9 a.m. More than 60 vendors will have arts, crafts and other fabulous items along Avenida Del Mar in San Clemente. Put on

by The Downtown Business Association. More info, 949.218.5378, www.villagesanclemente.org.

Kids’ Fishing

12 p.m. Free fishing clinic on the dock followed by a half-day fishing trip for kids hosted by Dana Wharf every Sunday. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.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.

Whiskey Jack

2:30 p.m. Live music at Swallow’s Inn. 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com.

Board and Brew FAM Fundraiser

1 p.m.-4 p.m. Skateboard vendors, exhibitions and competition events. All proceeds to go to Family Assistance Ministries. Board and Brew, 979 Avenida Pico San Clemente, 949.498.2739, www. family-assistance.org.

The Mystic Song

5:30 p.m. Pacific Chorale and Pacific Symphony perform some of the most glorious music ever written at the OC Performing Arts Center. Tickets $15-$125. 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.ARTS, www.ocpac.org.

Danman’s Trio

6 p.m.-9 p.m. Incredible acoustic trio at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

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GETTING OUT

SC Times Restaurant Spotlight

By Madi Swayne

SteerCrazy International BBQ & Grill 34700 Pacific Coast Highway #105, Capistrano Beach, 949.481.6999, www.steercrazybbq.com

Have you eaten at this restaurant?

BEST KNOWN FOR: 32oz. Mason jars of beer for $5 MOST POPULAR ITEM: Grass-fed, free-range beef burgers Phil Knoke, the “Rock and Roll Chef of Dana Point,” is cooking up tasty barbeque at SteerCrazy International BBQ & Grill in Capistrano Beach. SteerCrazy doesn’t stop at serving the traditional barbeque fare, but also dishes up everything from alligator to kangaroo and rattlesnake. The meat’s diverse, but so are the methods of preparation: Jamaican Jerk, American Southwest, Polynesian, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mexican and Cajun are only a few of the styles Phil Knoke specializes in. All of this comes in any quantity you want and the side dishes are just as varied. SteerCrazy caters too! It is not uncommon for customers to come into the restaurant and make a special menu request. One of the most often requested items is a melt-in-your-mouth tender and tasty brisket.

SteerCrazy’s most popular item, the grass fed free-range beef burgers, according to Chef Phil are “Healthier than a piece of salmon…and better tasting too!” The burgers come in many varieties and are all cooked to order just the way you want it. You’ll seriously need to open wide—these burgers are definitely a mouthful. So stop in and “get sauced!” at SteerCrazy.

The Swiss Burger. Photo by Madi Swayne

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monday08 forecast: mostly sunny • high: 68° low: 51°

LEWIS & CLARK EXPEDITION ACROSS AMERICA

9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mission San Juan Capistrano’s newest museum exhibit that examines Lewis and Clark’s remarkable adventure.

Runs through March. Free with admission $5–$9. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.

MOMMY MOVIE MONDAYS

DANNY PEZZIN

7:30 p.m. One-man show at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

BEN POWELL

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

wednesday10 forecast: partly cloudy • high: 68° low: 51°

FROM DUBLIN TO LA AND BACK

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

12 p.m.-4 p.m. Saddleback College Art Gallery presents a travelling art exhibit from Dublin, Ireland. Free. On display through Nov. 24. 28000 Marguerite Pkwy., Mission Viejo, 949.582.4656, www.saddleback.edu/arts.

COMPUTER BASICS

COMEDY NIGHT

$5 MONDAYS

WINE TASTING

8 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Dana Point Library offers a five-day computer class for seniors and all ages. 33841 Niguel Road, Dana Point, 949.496.5517, www.ocpl.org.

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.

TAKA O KARAOKE

8 p.m. Live karaoke every night at Taka-O. 21 and older after 9 p.m. 425 N. El Camino real, San Clemente, 949.498.7111.

tuesday09 forecast: sunny • high: 68° low: 50°

COASTAL CRUISE DAY

8 p.m. Swallow’s Inn presents a new Tuesday-night special featuring live music and more beachy fun. 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com.

PETER PAN

7 p.m. Spectacular new stage production of J.M. Barrie’s classic story performed in the theatre pavilion at the OC Performing Arts Center. Tickets start at $40. 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.ARTS, www.ocpac.org.

MIKE DEBELLIS

6:30 p.m.–10 p.m. Open Jam Session every Tuesday at Blue Danube; all musicians welcome. 111 Avenida Palizada, San Clemente, 949.218.5186, www.mikedebellis.com, www.bluedanubeoc.com.

POOL & KARAOKE

3 p.m.–close. Play pool for free at Knuckle Heads every Tuesday.

Karaoke starts at 9 p.m. 1717 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.2410. www.sanclementetimes.com

AT THE MOVIES Saw 3D Doesn’t Surprise

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.

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

THE SUPERVILLANS

8 p.m. The Supervillans stop at The Coach House, also feat. Ballyhoo and Phat Reggae Dub Status. $15. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

SALSA NIGHT

8 p.m.–12 a.m. Juan Carlos and his band spice up the scene at Brio Tuscany Grille every Wednesday. 24050 Camino del Avion, Suite B, Dana Point, 949.443.1476, www.briorestaurant.com.

UPCOMING: Thursday, November 11

VETERANS DAY AND MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

11 a.m. Gather at Park Semper Fi in the San Clemente Pier Bowl to honor veterans & Marines. Music by San Clemente High School Triton Band and luncheon at Casa Romantica ($10).

RSVP 949.498.2139, ext. 17, www.san-clemente.org.

CONCERT PIANO PERFORMANCE

7 p.m. Casa Romantica presents a classical piano concert featuring Vijay Venkatesh. Tickets $12 members, $15 nonmembers, $7 students/kids. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

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Chester Bennington is ‘Evan’ in SAW 3D. © Brooke Palmer/Lionsgate

The horror movie, and its villain, is a genre of many followers and costumes that have been relevant for more than 35 years.

One can argue it all started as a franchise with fandom all its own beginning in 1978 when John Carpenter reinvented the slasher movie genre with his Halloween flicks. For 20 years, audiences sat in theaters waiting to see if Jamie Lee Curtis would finally get rid of stalker Michael Myers.

And in the ‘80s two more villains and classic horror series were added to the history—the first being Mrs. Voorhees and her (dead) son Jason terrorizing Kevin Bacon and campers in the first Friday the 13th in 1981, with the second being Wes Craven’s A Nightmare on Elm Street starring Robert Englund as the teen dream killer Freddy Krueger (one of his victims being a pre-fame Johnny Depp).

Craven was also the mind behind the Scream trilogy in the late ‘90s with Neve Campbell, David Arquette and Courteney Cox, which paid homage to the slasher genre while using its own original scare tactics.

And most recently for the newer generations, horror fanatics have the Saw series. Beginning as a modest horror film in 2004 with veteran actors Danny Glover, Cary Elwes and Monica Potter, it quickly expanded into a large fan base and number of sequels. Their latest installment Saw 3D released quite fittingly on Halloween weekend. The franchise’s villain Jigsaw is back to torture his young and naïve victims. Elwes is also back for the first time since the original film. Saw 3D is the seventh sequel in the series, and anyone can guess just how repetitive and ridiculous the plot can be, especially with tacky 3D effect added. But for anyone who really wants to get their kicks with a gorefest, or just didn’t have time for some Halloween movies, pop your corn and take a seat in the front row. SC —Megan Bianco November 4–10, 2010 • San Clemente Times • Page 17

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SUDOKU

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by Myles Mellor

PROFILES OF OUR COMMUNITY

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

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Business Beat

BY CHRISTINA SCANNAPIEGO

News and updates on San Clemente’s business community

NOW OPEN

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

u Kiley Jones will be starting services at Seaside Skin Care, 108 S. El Camino Real, on Wednesday, Nov. 5. The family-owned business will be selling medical grade as well as organic skin care products and will have an onsite esthetician taking care of skin care services. The business was born out of Jones’ brother Josh’s growing interest in skin care and realization that anti-aging solutions were becoming more and more popular. Part of the services on Seaside’s menu includes a HydraFacial machine, the newest technology in hydradermabrasion, which cleanses, extracts and exfoliates. Seaside will offer 30-, 45- and 60-minute treatments.

Find them soon at www.seasideskincare.com or 949.276.2777. u As we become more and more aware of Coeliac disease (an autoimmune disorder of the small intestine), wheat intolerance and other conditions that require a gluten-free diet, the number of San Clemente restaurants and business accommodating gluten-free needs increases. Selma’s Chicago Pizzeria, Carbonara Restaurant, Avila’s El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant, Mongkut Thai Restaurant, Sonny’s Pizza and Pasta, Z Pizza and Sundried Tomato Café are among the restaurants that have added gluten-free options to their menus.

Practically every grocery store carries glutenfree options for snacks, bread and even cake and cookie mix. Stella Lucy, San Clemente’s only gluten-free market located at 108 South El Camino Real (www.stellalucy.com), has been open for two years and “We’re extremely busy,” said Stella Lucy owner, Josie Rietkerk.

According to Rietkerk, a growing number of doctors are diagnosing patients with Coeliac disease and, she said, a remarkable percentage of the population are estimated to remain undiagnosed. She also attests to the theory that autism in children is greatly helped by such a diet. “It’s not a fad,” she said. “I’m so glad that restaurants are doing this. I can’t tell you how many costumers come in and ask me, ‘Where can I get lunch? Where can I get dinner?’”

Rietkerk’s customers come from as far as Long Beach to meet their gluten-free needs and she points them in the direction of San Clemente restaurants that will accommodate their diet.

“It’ll help their business,” she said of the addition to a business’ menu. “Word spreads in the gluten-free community. I was just back East and I noticed that every restaurant had a glutenfree menu—even in the airport.”

u An Orange County-based nonprofit known as Education for Successful Parenting (ESP) announced this month it has hired its first-ever Vice President of Development, San Clemente resident, Ursula Luciani, to oversee development and fundraising. Prior to joining ESP, the Harvard graduate was instrumental in orchestrating several successful multimillion-dollar campaigns and major gifts for health-related and education-based nonprofits. She was hired in order to meet the high demand for ESP’s growing services. To keep up with the demand, especially during one of the most challenging economic climates in many decades and at a time when the United States still has the highest rates of teen pregnancy and birth among comparable countries, it has become imperative that we hire a senior executive for development,” said ESP Founder Randi Rubenstein. “It was essential the position be filled by a highly qualified and experienced professional with an outstanding track-record given our important mission to educates teens about parenting—before they conceive the next generation of children.” For more information, www.eduparents.org.

Seaside Skin Care. Courtesy photo

EXPANDING

Ursula Luciani. Courtesy photo

Kona Ice truck. Courtesy photo

CLOSING ITS DOORS

El Camino Real (next to the building that was Gordon James Grill) to 1001 South El Camino Real at the end of July. Owner Sandra Moran said that their new location, facing Ralphs, is bigger and better with easier parking. “We love it,” she said. “The space is more suited for our store, there’s better parking and easier access from the freeway—and we have an ocean view!” Reach them at 949.498.3454, 800.822.9966 or visit them on the web at www.wildflowerfloral.com.

u Avenue Accents, previously located at 161 Avenida Del Mar, has closed its doors.

MOVED u After 30 years at the same location, Wildflower Florist has moved from 101 North

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u Kona Ice just purchased their second truck, which was up and operational as of September 1. The original Kona Ice truck has been serving Orange County by raising funds for schools and sports leagues for about a year now and the new addition to their business is allowing them to form more partnerships to raise more funds for schools in the area.

“We try to get involved in as many organizations as we can,” said owner, Eric Wilford. To find out more or book a Kona Ice party, call 949.939.5318 or visit www.konaiceoc.com.

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5 BEST BETS GIRLS TENNIS

BOYS WATER POLO

BASKETBALL

Tritons vs. Hawks Laguna Hills High School Nov. 4, 5 p.m.

Penguins vs.

Ducks, Honda Center Nov. 5, 7 p.m.

After hitting the court for the SCL Prelims earlier this week, the Lady Tritons are set for finals action.

Head north to Hawks country as the Tritons will take on Laguna Hills in its final game of the regular season.

It’s been a rough start to the 2010-11 season for the Anaheim Ducks, but the team will look to turn its season around with a key game against Pittsburgh.

Info: www.sctritons.com

Info: www.sctritons.com

SOCCER

Raptors vs. Lakers, Staples Center Nov. 5, 7:30 p.m.

Sounders vs. Galaxy, Home Depot Center Nov. 7, 6 p.m.

The Lakers are back in action with a whole new season ahead and will face Toronto before hosting Portland on Sunday.

The LA Galaxy take on the Seattle Sounders in the Western Conference Semifinals. After beating Seattle 1-0 in the first leg, the Galaxy hosts Seattle in the second leg.

Info: www.nba.com/lakers

Info: www.lagalaxy.com

Info: www.ducks.nhl.com

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while Wilson finished with 54 yards.

Graff had a team high 42 yards receiving while Wilson also finished the night going 13-of-22 with 127 yards passing.

San Clemente is set for its second bye of the season this week before it closes out the regular season with a road game at Tesoro on November 12. Next 7 days: N/A

Triton Report

By David Zimmerle

BOYS AND GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY • Both the boys and girls cross coun-

FOOTBALL • The Tritons (2-1 South Coast

League, 7-2) took on top-ranked Mission Viejo at home Friday, October 29, but could not pin down the Diablos losing by the final score of 38-24.

San Clemente came out firing on all cylinders and exited the first quarter with a 14-6 lead after Terrell Johnson rushed for two touchdowns.

But it was Mission Viejo running back Dallas Kessman who torched the field all game en route to 234 yards rushing on the night, who ended the first quarter with a 3-yard touchdown, while starting the second quarter with another short-yardage 2-yard rushing touchdown.

The Tritons lone points in the second quarter came off a 29-yard field goal by Alex Alvarez, while Mission Viejo posted its second score of the quarter off a 35-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Alex Bridgford to Boog Powell, as the Diablos led 18-17 at the half. In all three scoring instances for the Diablos in the first half, San Clemente harassed the extra point opportunities as the Tritons blocked the extra point attempt after Kessman’s first score and subsequently prevented two other 2-point conversions from

HOCKEY

South Coast League Finals, LN Racquet Center Nov. 4, TBA

try teams were off last weekend getting ready for the League Finals Cluster Meet at Laguna Niguel Regional Park on November 4. Next 7 days: Nov. 6 at CIF Prelims at Mt. Sac College, TBA

GIRLS GOLF • Earlier this week, the

Triton running back Terrell Johnson tries to elude a few Mission Viejo defenders during last week’s game. Photo by Brian Miller

occurring.

However, with the game still within reach for the Tritons, San Clemente hit a wall and was shut out from scoring in the third quarter, while the Diablos went on to score 20 unanswered points.

Down 38-17 heading into the fourth quarter, the Tritons finally found the end zone for the first time since the first quarter as quarterback Travis Wilson hit up Jacob Graff for a 4-yard touchdown.

On the night, Johnson led San Clemente’s ground game with 65 yards rushing

Lady Tritons had several of its golfers compete at the CIF Individuals at El Dorado Country Club in Long Beach. San Clemente also swung away at the CIF Team Finals at El Prado Country Club on October 28. Next 7 days: N/A

GIRLS TENNIS • The Lady Tritons

hit the court for the South Coast League Prelims on November 2 at Laguna Niguel Country Club, before a hopeful shot at the SCL Finals on November 4 at the same location. Next 7 days: N/A

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL • The Lady

Tritons (6-0 SCL, 24-4) had its 12-game win streaked snapped with a 2-1 loss to Long Beach Poly at the Redondo Power Classic last weekend. The girls cruised to the title

match with 2-0 wins against Chaminade, Oxnard, Palos Verdes, Vista Murrieta and Buena before their loss to Long Beach Poly.

In the championship game, San Clemente went down 22-25, 25-23 and 14-16. Molly Yoder led the squad with 10 kills while Bailey Tanner finished with nine kills against Long Beach Poly. On October 28, the team took down Trabuco Hills winning 25-12, 25-10 and 25-21. Leaders for San Clemente were Erin Talafus with seven kills, Alexa Strange (6 kills, 2 digs, 2 assists), Bailey Tanner (5 kills, 1 ace, 2 digs) and Chelsea Heier (5 kills, 6 digs, 30 assists). The team wrapped its regular season this week with a match against El Toro on November 1 and Capo Valley on November 3 and is currently ranked No. 2 in Orange County behind No. 1 Los Alamitos.

Next 7 days: N/A

BOYS WATER POLO • Riding the crest

of a three-game win streak the Tritons (3-4 SCL, 11-12) were upended 17-8 while on the road against El Toro on October 26. Jason Alosio led the team with three goals in the loss while Chase Yu boomed out two. Despite a loss to the top-ranked Chargers, the Tritons turned around and grinded out a 6-5 win against Mission Viejo on October 28. This was a statement game after losing to the Diablos 8-5 on September 24 and 7-6 on October 5. In the gutsy win, Robbie Steifel led the way with three goals for the San Clemente while Yu battled for two goals. The team then traveled to take on Laguna Hills on November 4 in its final game of the regular season. Next 7 days: N/A

SCOREBOARD YOUTH BASEBALL

OUTDOORS

SCLL TO ADD CHALLENGER DIVISION San Clemente Little League is having open enrollment for the Challenger Division for its 2011 season. The Challenger League Division is for special needs children. There is no deadline, but SCLL would like to get as many kids signed up before the end of the year to know what the numbers will be for scheduling games and requesting volunteers.

Visit www.sclittleleague.com and click on Challenger, which explains the history of the program and also has a link to the registration form. The board has also decided to not charge a fee for the league.

SAN CLEMENTE TWINS TAKE FIRST PLACE IN 6K RUN Twins Sidney and Hallie Fetzer, 6, of San Clemente both received a first place award for finishing atop their age division in the 25th Annual Tram Road Challenge on October 30 in Palm Springs. The race is known as the toughest 6K run for kids, with the steepest portion of the race the last 1K with nearly a 19 percent grade.

YOUTH SOFTBALL SC GIRLS SOFTBALL TAKING REGISTRATION San Clemente Girls Softball is now accepting 2011 Spring Registration for 6 & Under t-ball and 8U through 14U fast pitch. Parents can register players by visiting www.sanclementegirlssoftball.org. Remember to sign up before December 20 for early registration discount.

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OBITUARIES

Margaret Marie Anderson Mathis January 7, 1924-October 27, 2010 Marge Mathis, a 42 year resident of San Clemente passed away in the arms of adoring family on the morning of October 27th, 2010.

Marge lived a long life with the themes of service and family as a centerpiece to her days.

She is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Born in 1924 to parents Aurthur Homer Anderson and Margaret Sophia Bailey in Monticello, Utah. As a child Margaret embraced the life of growing up in small town Monticello; dancing, riding horses and camping on the Blue Mountain. This innocence was coupled with the realities of the Great Depression. Marge began working to help support her family as a youngster. Marge took this work ethic wherever she went for the rest of her life. She excelled in school and reading; graduating with a high school class of eight students. Upon graduating Marge set out to obtain further education. In 1944 she graduated from the LDS Business College in Salt Lake City. She also worked as a book keeper throughout her life. In 1947 she went on a blind date with a coal miner named Jim Mathis. She was convinced she had found her true love and decided to marry in Las Vegas at “The Wee Kirk of the Heather” that same year. On October 23rd, they celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary. In 1954 Marge and Jim moved their three children to Glendora, California. She would have her last two children there. In 1969 job opportunity brought the family to San Clemente where she would reside for the rest of her life. Marge and Jim made a career out of building custom homes throughout San Clemente and Orange County. Marge was an avid reader. She instilled the importance of reading and education in her children. Marge was enormously proud that four of her children graduated with bachelor degrees. Two of her children went on to become doctors. Nothing made her more proud than to watch her children work hard, succeed, and support their own families. Margaret Mathis volunteered and served as Relief Society President for five terms. She loved to make hand-crafted blankets and clothing out of crochet. She taught this art to her grandchildren. In 2006 she was the Orange County Women of the Year for Utah Daughters of Mormon Pioneers. Margaret Marie Anderson Mathis is survived by her loving husband Jim Mathis, sister Loraine Winger, children James G. Mathis, Phillip C. Mathis, Dennis C. Mathis, Susan M. Hadley, and Stanley K. Mathis. She is responsible for 21 grandchildren and 14 great grand children. She approached every day to love and serve them all. Marge’s words of encouragement and direction will be missed by all who knew her.

When death came Margaret was not afraid, she accepted it. She left this world when she was ready, with dignity and harmony of mind and heart. We love her and will always remember the life she gave us. Services will be held on: 9:00 AM viewing-10AM services Saturday, November 6, 2010 @ 470 Camino San Clemente, San Clemente, 92672.

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Business Directory

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

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Cheese Shop Children’s Clothing

949.234.9857

Air conditioning All Season Air 949.579.0741 allseasonair@gmail.com, www.allseasonair.net Oasis Heating & Air 949.420.1321 31648 Rancho Viejo Rd. Ste. A, www.oasisair.com

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

Appliances Services & Repairs ASAP Appliance Service 949.361.7713 3200 Legendario, www.asapapplianceservice.com

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

Attorneys

Mac & Madi

949.366.6226 203 Avenida Del Mar, www.macandmadi.com

CHIROPRACTORS Dr. R. Tyler Johnson DC, Chiropractic Center 1401 N. El Camino Real, Ste. 103, 949.498.6440 www.chiropracticcenteronline.com

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

COMMERCIAL/TENANT IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTOR Garrison Property Services, Inc. Lic. # B609809, marc01@cox.net

949.370.1125

Del Mar Beauty Supply 949.492.8180 150 Avenida Del Mar, Ste D, www.delmarbeauty.com

Blinds

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

HAIR SALONS

Home Décor

CONTRACTORS - GENERAL

COSMETICS

Mary Kay Cosmetics www.marykay.com/madams2

Dentists

949.248.2868

Capistrano Beach Steam Clean 949.240.5875 www.steamcleaningdanapoint.com Pete McKenzie Carpet Cleaning 949.492.5370

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

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

MOLD REMOVAL Jarvis Restoration -24/7 949.362.5388 1393 Calle Avanzado, www.jarvisrestoration.com

MOTORCYLE PARTS & SERVICE SC Rider Supply

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

MUSIC LESSONS

South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 109 Calle de los Molinos, Janet Poth - Violin & Viola 949.922.6388 www.southcoastfurniture.com 413 Calle Pueblo, janpoth@aol.com

HOME IMPROVEMENT

OFFICE FURNITURE

Custom Carpentry, Concrete Framing & Finish South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 Ike Soffes

949.363.3087 109 Calle de los Molinos, www.southcoastfurniture.com

HOME LOANS

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

Optometry

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

949.493.2269 Betty’s House Cleaning 949.370.2920 638 Camino De Los Mares, #A120, David Miller - Wonderful Windows 949.369.7263 www.seasideeyecare.com www.wonderfulwindows.com

PAINTING

HOUSE SITTING

Eric Johnson, D.D.S. 949.493.9311 Curbside Pet & House Sitting 949.369.5074 San Clemente, dalmatian.love@cox.net 647 Camino de los Mares, Ste. 209, San Clemente Window Fashions 949.498.9515 www.drericjohnson.com www.sc-wf.com Ronald Trosper, DDS 949.492.7140 INTERIOR DECORATING & REDESIGN BOOKS 145 Ave Del Mar, www.downtownsanclemente.com The Home & Garden Stylist/ 949.218.8022 Vignettes of Refinement Village Book Exchange 949.492.1114 EDIBLE LANDSCAPE INSTALLATION San Clemente, www.vignettesofrefinement.com 99 Avenida Serra Organics Out Back 949.354.2258 Rooms With A View - One-Day Makeover BUSINESS COMPUTER SERVICE, REPAIR www.organicsoutback.com Using Existing Furnishings 949.492.8566 www.roomswithavu.com OC - IT

949.488.0029 ELECTRICAL 970 Calle Negocio, www.oc-it.com Arcadia Electric 949.361.1045 INTERIOR DESIGN www.arcadiaelectric.com CARPET Norma Mardian Interior Design 949.492.6271 Gallagher Electric

949.412.6602 www.nminteriordesign.com Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 P.O. Box 986, www.gallagher-electric.com 638 Camino de los Mares, Ste. G-105, INTERIOR MAKEOVERS & STAGING www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com Entertainment Casa Verde Homes 949.212.5800 Shaw’s Carpets 949.492.8070 DJ Services 949.874.2540 www.casaverdehomes.com 135 Avenida Victoria KilltheTreble@yahoo.com

CARPET CLEANING

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Periodontics & Dental Implants Dr. Alice P. Moran, DMD 949.361.4867 (GUMS) 1001 Avenida Pico, Ste. K, www.moranperio.com

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

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San Clemente Preschool 949.498.1025 163 Avenida Victoria, sanclementepreschool@gmail.com

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WINDOW COVERINGS Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 638 Camino de los Mare, Ste. G-105, www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com San Clemente Window Fashions 949.498.9515 www.sc-wf.com

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ROOFING CONTRACTORS Radiant Pool & Spa Service 949.290.5616 RESTORATION www.radiantpoolservice.com Jim Thomas Roofing 949.498.6204 Yorba Linda Tile & Marble, Inc. 949.276.5752 SC Pool Techs 949.235.1261 162 Calle de Industrias www.yorbalindatilemarble.com 714.276.5752 www.fixmypoolnow.com PRESCHOOLS

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Grom of the Week August “Augie” Gee

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Age: 3, San Clemente At the age of only three, Augie Gee is already living the classic “grom life” in San Clemente. All the ingredients are there—surf family, surf shop and a hometown at the center of the surfing world. Augie is the son of former pro longboard surfer Mike Gee and his wife Jayme—herself a sponsored surfer—and has two older sisters, Tatum and Delaney, who dote on him. Augie loves them right back. They are two of his favorite people to hang out with. Augie has become a regular fixture at the new T. Patterson Surf Shop in south San Clemente where his dad is the store manager. Augie loves to arrange and rearrange the t-shirts, test drive the skateboards and model the sunglasses. “He’s so much fun to have around. He’s like Mike’s ‘Mini Me,’” said shop owner Vicki Patterson. “We really enjoy his visits. He’s a very well behaved kid who is already stoked on the surf culture. His smile and high fives light up the room.” According to his dad, Augie likes being in the water but is not yet comfortable with standing up on a board, though definitely interested in learning to surf. He has been known to ride on the nose of his parents’ surfboards and Mike is happy to report that they already know he’s going to be a regular footer. —AS

Pro Surfer Andy Irons Dead at 32 Surf community is reeling with the news of the untimely death of one of its biggest stars

By Andrea Swayne San Clemente Times

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Andy Irons smiles after surfing a winning heat at the Nike 6.0 Lowers Pro at San Onofre State Beach on May 8, 2010. Photo by Andrea Swayne

s word gets out about the untimely death of three-time surfing world champion Andy Irons (32) earlier today, the surfing world is reeling in disbelief.

Sources and reports from surf news media outlets such as Transworld Surf and Surfer magazines, ESPN and Fox Sports News as well as surfing’s tight-knit social media “friend” lists on Facebook are reporting that on Sunday Irons pulled out of his heat at the Rip Curl Pro Search, now on in Puerto Rico, because he was too ill to compete and wished to return home. Sources say that he was too sick to board a connecting flight in Texas on his way back home to Kauai. Ill and grounded, he apparently booked a hotel room on Monday where his body was found Tuesday morning.

The Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) is yet to issue an official statement but Irons’ main sponsor Billabong did issue an official press release confirming his passing.

No official word about the cause of death has been released, but sources close to Irons say that he had been suffering from symptoms consistent with dengue fever (also known as dengue flu) for the past few days.

Fellow pro surfer Australian Mark Occhilupo also told Fox Sports News that Irons had con-

tracted dengue fever before and was prone to recurrent symptoms whenever Irons felt sick or run down.

New reports began circulating on Wednesday regarding the possibility that prescription drugs found in Irons’ hotel room may have contributed to his death in some way. An autopsy scheduled for that day should provide a definitive cause of death.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), dengue is caused by one of four related viruses transmitted by the bite of infected mosquitoes. DHF, or dengue hemorrhagic fever, is a severe form of the infection which can be fatal. An outbreak notice that is posted on the CDC website lists current outbreaks in Central and South America and the Caribbean, including Puerto Rico.

After having taken a year off from the pro tour to regroup and get healthy, Irons returned this year with a vengeance. He put on an impressive comeback show here in San Clemente at San Onofre State Beach during the Nike 6.0 Lowers Pro this past May when he just missed out on making the final by a mere 0.22 of a point against Gabe Kling in the semis. Then, in September, he went on to win the Billabong Pro Tahiti. Irons was most recently ranked No. 16 on the ASP World Tour.

Irons leaves behind his wife Lyndie who is expecting their first child shortly, his brother and fellow pro surfer Bruce, a loving family and legions of admiring friends and fans.

Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Andy Irons. May he rest in peace.

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Surfers raise their arms in honour of the late Andy Irons during a paddle out memorial service held at Middles Beach in Porta Del Sol, Puerto Rico November 3. © ASP/ Cestari

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BOARD SHORTS AND UPCOMING EVENTS Billabong ISA World Surfing Games October 27, 2010, Punta Hermosa, Peru FINAL TEAM RESULTS: Gold, Peru, 14370 points; Silver, Australia, 13160 points; Bronze, South Africa, 11820 points; Copper, Brazil, 11340 points. INDIVIDUAL OPEN MEN: Gold, Hira Terinatoofa (TAH); Silver, Gabriel Villarán (PER); Bronze, Jhones (BRA); Copper, Mick Campbell(AUS). INDIVIDUAL OPEN WOMEN: Gold, Chelsea Hedges (AUS); Silver, Paige Hareb (NZ); Bronze, Sofia Mulanovich (PER); Copper, Pauline Ado (FRA).

LONGBOARD: Gold, Rodrigo Sphyer (BRA); Silver, Josh Constable (AUS); Bronze, Harley Ingleby (AUS); Copper, Benoit Clemente (PER). FINAL NATIONS RANKING: 1. Peru; 2.

Australia; 3. South Africa; 4. Brazil; 5. Tahiti; 6. USA; 7. France; 8. New Zealand; 9. Costa Rica; 10. Spain; 11. Venezuela; 12. Puerto Rico; 13. Chile; 14. Argentina; 15. México; 16. Great Britain; 17. Panamá; 18. Japan; 19. Ecuador; 20. Germany; 21. Uruguay; 22. Switzerland; 23. Guatemala; 24. Portugal; 25. Canada; 26.

Sweden; 27. Dominican Republic; 28. Israel; 29. Jamaica; 30. Ireland; 31. Barbados.

UPCOMING EVENTS November 6-7: NSSA Southwest Conference Open Event No. 5, Huntington Beach, Pier November 13-14: Surfing America Prime Event No. 3, Dana Point, Salt Creek Beach November 13-14: NSSA Southwest Conference Explorer Event No. 4, San Diego, San Fernando Place

Surf ForecasT Water temp: 62-66˚F Water visibility and conditions: San Clemente: 8-12’ + Poor +; Catalina: 10-15’ + Poor-fair Remarks: Solid NW swell eases on Thursday, with new WNW swell filling in Friday and easing into the weekend. Moderate surge and limited visibility keep diving condtions poor-fair at best.

Short range: Solid NW swell eases through the day on Thursday. Better breaks are good for shoulder to head high+ surf, with larger sets for top exposures. Winds are light offshore for the morning for generally fair to good conditions.

Long range: Old NW swell drops out Friday as some new WNW swell builds in, slowly easing into Saturday and Sunday. Better breaks see plenty of knee-waist-shoulder high waves with favorable conditions, stay tuned.

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