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Transformation How is San Clemente Improving its Climate for Business?

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Work has begun on the former site of Jim’s Delta Tire on South El Camino Real, which has been vacant since 2005. Although a joint attempt by a number of local automotive shops to open at the facility was rejected, Paramount Tire will be opening soon. Photo by Andrea Swayne

Vandals Hit 9/11 Memorial on Anniversary

Riviera Hotel Scheduled for Demolition

INSIDE: Official Hurley Pro Event Guide

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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO Caltrans representatives have started to travel door-to-door to San Juan Capistrano businesses and residents to inform them of the Interstate 5/Ortega Highway interchange project, which is scheduled to begin early 2013. Caltrans will also hold monthly meetings with business owners to provide updates and answer questions, and they have also set up a Facebook page and Twitter account to provide the most recent information. The $86.2 million project will rebuild the Ortega Highway bridge over the I-5, construct a new northbound loop on-ramp, reconfigure the northern portion of Del Obispo Street leading to the bridge and apply several changes to existing on- and off-ramps. Caltrans officials told the City Council that several road closures are expected. Construction is projected to end in the spring of 2015.

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The body of a man found in the ocean Saturday off Dana Point has been identified as the swimmer who went missing at Salt Creek Beach over Labor Day weekend, Orange County Coroner’s office officials said. Frank Daniel Austin, 34, of Rowland Heights was reported missing when he didn’t return from a swim in high surf and strong rip currents on Sunday, September 2. The search by the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Harbor Patrol, Orange County Lifeguards and the U.S. Coast Guard was called off September 5. Austin’s body was discovered by deputies with Dana Point Harbor Patrol at 8:45 a.m., September 8, floating about 100 yards off the coast of Monarch Beach, according to statement issued by the Sheriff’s Department. An autopsy is being conducted to determine the cause of death.

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… The Driftwood Memorial?

THE LATEST: Residents of the Palm Beach Park development discovered that the 9/11 Driftwood Memorial at Poche Beach had been vandalized overnight Monday.

Manager Colin Cline said a resident discovered the vandalism at approximately 7 a.m. while setting up for a remembrance ceremony Tuesday.

“If I remember right, at about 10:30 p.m., the light was on and everything was OK,” Cline said. “No one we’ve talked to had heard or seen anything. But later on, there gets to be less traffic on the road. If they just put out the light, they’re in the dark.”

The solar light that illuminated the flag at night was smashed by rocks and cement blocks, Cline said. Cement blocks that encircled the driftwood had been strewn about Poche Beach. One appeared to have been used to break a concrete bench in half as well.

WHAT’S NEXT: Orange County Sheriff’s Deputies at the scene said the assumption at the moment was that the vandalism was done by juveniles, but no one had been taken into custody.

Cline and his wife, Lynda, said the solar light, which was paid for by the park, had been completely destroyed. A local electrician had recently donated time to get it working properly, they noted. The bench and concrete blocks around the driftwood had been put in place as part of an Eagle Scout project. The memorial had been the target of vandalism in the past, including the burning of the flag.

FIND OUT MORE: For updates on the case, check www.sanclementetimes.com.

—Jim Shilander

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… City Bike Infrastructure?

THE LATEST: The City of San Clemente has received two grants from the Orange County Transportation Authority for bicycle and pedestrian projects totaling more than $1.1 million.

The larger of the two grants went to the city’s bicycle corridor improvement program, and will fund the creation of a class 1 bikeway that will connect residents of Talega and Forester Ranch with the new San Juan Hills High School, as a part of the Avenida La Pata extension.

San Clemente resident Brenda Miller, who helps lead bicycle advocacy group PEDal, said the trail would provide a paved surface specifically for non-motorized transportation, meaning bicycles and pedestrian traffic, with a safer way of traveling throughout the region. The grant will require a local match of $1.18 million.

The city also received a $176,000 grant to improve bicycle parking downtown, as well as fund a first-of its type bicycle wayfinding program.

WHAT’S NEXT: Miller said the wayfinding system will be utilized along the Pacific Coast Bicycle Route, which runs through San Clemente, and will provide users with instant connections to local businesses through use of smartphones and other mobile devices.

FIND OUT MORE: To learn more about the Miller’s efforts, see www.myfeetfirst. org. —JS

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… Talega Nature Conservancy Money?

THE LATEST: The San Clemente City Council approved sending notice to state San Clemente Times September 13–19, 2012

wildlife agencies requesting the release of $721,000 in Natural Community Conservation Planning funds to be given to the Richard and Donna O’Neill Conservancy, which is part of Rancho Mission Viejo.

The funds requested come from a $25 per year fee paid by all Talega homeowners as part of the agreement that birthed the subdivision. The fees were to be set aside for wildlife restoration, especially for the gnatcatcher habitat adjacent to Talega.

WHAT’S NEXT: Members of the city council expressed some concern that the money was not going directly to benefit the habitat nearest to Talega, since it was not technically part of the conservancy.

Council members also expressed serious concern about ongoing trespassing at the site, especially during fire season. Councilmember Jim Dahl pointed out that the area had not burned in since the ‘30s.

FIND OUT MORE: For updates on the conservancy, visit www.theconservancy. org. —JS

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… The Sports Park?

THE LATEST: The City of San Clemente’s Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission is investigating the potential of transforming the still-vacant fields at Vista Hermosa Sports Park into multi-use facilities that could be used for various sports, as well as an area that could be used for outdoor community events such as concerts or church services, committee member Bill Thomas said.

Thomas said that currently, the committee was looking at having athletic fields that might be used for several different purposes, such as football, lacrosse and soccer. The other portion of the vacant field could be used to accommodate outdoor events. The committee, he said, was

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currently working through some different options before taking any proposal to the City Council.

WHAT’S NEXT: Thomas said he hoped that when the Carnival Colossal is held at the complex next month, the committee might have a good example of the type of event that could potentially be held at the facility. Thomas added that he was eager to get youth groups involved in the potential project, particularly through the Friends of San Clemente Beaches, Parks & Recreation Foundation.

FIND OUT MORE: Check back at www. sanclementetimes.com. —JS

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… The Riviera Property?

THE LATEST: The owners of the Rivera Hotel on South El Camino Real have informed the city that they plan to demolish the building by the end of the week. San Clemente Code Compliance Officer Brent Panas said the building had been in violation of a number of building codes with regard to building safety, as well as codes against causing detriment to neighboring properties. Neighbors had complained to the city to do something about the property, which they said was a target for vagrants, as well as for rats and other vermin. The hotel was the target of arson last year, which largely gutted the inside of the building.

WHAT’S NEXT: Panas said the owners of the property had indicated that they planned to develop the property once the current building is gone. The same goes for the now vacant lot behind the hotel, which is also owned by the same group.

FIND OUT MORE: For updates on the future of the property, check www.sanclementetimes.com — JS www.sanclementetimes.com

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CITY AND COMMUNITY CALENDAR Thursday, September 13 SC Community Wellness Champions Program 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. San Clemente Collaborative’s new program at the SC Presbyterian Church. 119 N. Avenida de la Estrella, 949.584.0728, www.sanclementecollaborative.com.

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

Dolphin Watch 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Fundraiser for the Dorothy Visser Senior Center sponsored by Dana Wharf Sportfishing featuring entertainment, food and more. Cost $25. 117 Ave. Victoria, San Clemente, 949.498.3322.

Friday, September 14 Blood Drive 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Donate blood to the American Red Cross at Independence Bank, and receive tickets to the Laugh Factory. 32291 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.373.1570, www.redcroddblood.org.

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PROPS, RECOGNITIONS AND MORSELS OF INFO Drop-off Items for Marines

Junior Lifeguard Awards

u The Heritage of San Clemente Foundation, Mason Dove, an Eagle Scout, and the Relief Society Women’s Organization of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints are organizing and preparing to send packages to over 400 Marines and Sailors in Afghanistan for HMLA 469, Vengeance.

Residents are asked to contribute various items including: Ground coffee, instant coffee, disposable razors, baby wipes, beef jerky, sun screen, lip balm, tuna/chicken salad can meals, protein bars/granola bars, hot sauce, chewing gum, bar soap, Q-Tips, dried fruit, zip lock bags, sunflower seeds, shampoo, tooth paste, tooth brushes.

Items must be recieved prior to Wednesday September 26th. Drop off Locations are at San Clemente City Hall, 100 Avenida Presidio; the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce, 1100 North El Camino Real; San Clemente Community Center, 100 North Seville; and Coastal Postal, 806 E. Ave. Pico.

SCHS Student Interns for Small Business Advocacy Council

Saturday, September 15 Open House at Chiropractic Center & Associates 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Open house with a barbecue, free classes, nutritional shakes and more, celebrating Dr. Johnson’s fifth year in practice, the opening of Total Body Conditioning and North Beach Nutrition. 1502 N. El Camino Real, lisa@totalbodysc.com.

POW-MIA Recognition Day 11:30 a.m. Event in honoring the sacrifices of POW-MIAs at Sea Terrace Park hosted

by Dana Point VFW Post 9934 & Ladies Auxiliary and Co-sponsored by the City of Dana Point. 33501 Niguel Road, Dana Point, 949.248.1419, www.danapoint.org.

Monday, September 17 Toddlertime 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m. Stories for children ages 2-3 with adult participation at the San Clemente Library. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.3493, www.ocpl.org.

Tuesday, September 18 City Council Meeting 6 p.m. Regular meeting in City Hall Council Chambers.

100 Avenida Presidio, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

Wednesday, September 19 Planning Commission Meeting 6 p.m.

Regular meeting in Council Chambers.

100 Avenida Presidio, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

San Clemente Times September 13–19, 2012

Compiled by Jim Shilander

Sean Butler spent the summer in Chicago interning at the Small Business Advocacy Council. Courtesy photo u San Clemente High School senior Sean Butler just participated in a summer internship program as a volunteer intern at the Small Business Advocacy Council, a nonprofit organization that works to promote the success of small businesses through political advocacy, networking, support services and education programs. He lived on campus at Loyola University in Chicago and experienced work and life in the windy city.

During his internship, Butler worked with the President and Vice President managing the organization’s website and CRM content. He also assisted with coordination of new members and procedures, and helped to promote communications between the organization and potential members as well as other media sources. During the period of his internship, Butler was also required to take a career accelerator course for which he received college credit at New York University. After high school graduation, he plans to major in political science and continue working for political advocacy organizations.

Marguerite Pkwy in Mission Viejo, just east of Interstate 5 at the Avery Parkway exit.

Parking is available in Lot 12.

Shelter Extends Adoption Drive, Offers Vaccination Clinic

Twins Kinsley and Kaleigh Anderson were among the award recipients for the San Clemente Junior Lifeguard program. Courtesy photo u The San Clemente Junior Life Guard Program presented awards for some of its top participants for the programs two sessions. The awards for the first session were given out July 20. The awards for the second session were given August 17.

First session award winners included: Most Outstanding: Annie Nelson. Most Improved: Rece DeLorenzo. Most Inspirational: Gabrielle Reilly. JG I: Most Outstanding: Logan Knights. Most Improved: Arianna Scheneman. Most Inspirational: Matthew Mansoor. JG II: Most Outstanding: Samantha Senske. Most Improved: Johnny Van Dixhorn. Most Inspirational: Julia Becker. Lieutenant/Captain/Cadet: Most Outstanding: Kel Stoner. Most Improved: Brooke Frohlich. Most Inspirational: Hunter Knights. JG of the Session: Johnathan Ross.

Second session winners included: Ripper: Most Outstanding: Trent Carter. Most Improved: Jenna Engler. Most Inspirational: Patrick Riley. JG I: Most Outstanding: Beau Merritt. Most Improved: Daniel Smiley.

Most Inspirational: Amanda Rooker. JG II: Most Outstanding: Cassie Stewart. Most Improved: Katie Isola. Most Inspirational: Jake Brannon. Lieutenant/Captain/Cadet: Most Outstanding: Kaleigh Anderson.

Most Improved: Nicholas Scheel. Most Inspirational: Luis Alvarez. JG of the Session: Kinsley Anderson.

Aguabella Latin Jazz Band at Saddleback College u Jazz Studies at Saddleback College is presenting the Aguabella Latin Jazz Band as part of their guest artist series on Monday, October 1st at 7 p.m. in the McKinney Theatre. The Aguabella Band is composed of seven musicians who are core members of The Francisco Aguabella Latin Jazz Band.

The Aguabella Band’s CD, Nuestra Era, is enjoying international airplay and critical acclaim. Tickets are $10 general and $7 students/seniors. Call the ticket office at 949-582-4656, Wednesday through Saturday, noon to 4 pm or order your tickets online at www.saddleback.edu/arts.

Saddleback College is located at 28000

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u The San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Shelter’s Pussycat Palooza feline adoption event has been extended through the end of September. During this promotion, cats can be adopted for $50, which is half off the shelter’s standard adoption fee of $100.

The shelter currently has over 75 cats inhouse and another 25 cats in foster homes awaiting adoption. Cats adopted during this promotional event will be spayed/neutered, vaccinated and microchipped and the owner will receive a bag of cat food, all at no extra cost. The shelter will also host a Canine Licensing and Vaccination Clinic on Wednesday, September 26 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 221 Avenida Fabricante.

The clinic provides dog owners with an opportunity to have dogs vaccinated and microchipped by a licensed veterinarian at reduced prices. The clinic is open to everyone, including residents outside of the shelter’s contract cities (San Clemente and Dana Point). The following services will be available at the clinic: Micro-chips - $35 each; Rabies Vaccine - $5 each; DHLP Vaccine - $10 each; Bordetella Vaccine - $10 each.

All licensing late fees will be waived during the clinic on September 26. The late fee waiver does not apply on any other day.

Please call the animal shelter at 492-1617 for licensing prices or for more information about the clinic. Also, the shelter is in need of plastic dog crates of all sizes, but especially large crates. All donations are tax deductible.

WCR of South OC Holding Wine Tasting for Boys and Girls Club u The Women’s Council of Realtors of South Orange County will host a fundraising international wine tasting event for The Boys and Girls Club of Capistrano Valley on Thursday, September 20, at Sarducci’s Capistrano Depot in San Juan Capistrano.

Admission to the event is $30 per person, with a portion of the proceeds going to the Boys and Girls Club. Five wines will be tasted and a buffet dinner will be served.

Sarducci’s is located at 26701 Verdugo in San Juan, and the event will be held from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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Forward a picture along, too! We’ll put your submissions into “News Bites.” Send your information to editorial@sanclementetimes.com.

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SC Sheriff’s Blotter COMPILED BY DARIAN NOURIAN All information below is obtained from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department website. The calls represent what was told to the deputy in the field by the radio dispatcher. The true nature of an incident often differs from what is initially reported. No assumption of criminal guilt or affiliation should be drawn from the content of the information provided. An arrest doesn’t represent guilt. The items below are just a sampling of the entries listed on the OCSD Web site.

Saturday, September 8 DISTURBANCE Calle Frontera, 2000 Block (12:39 a.m.)

The California Highway Patrol was dispatched after a women called and told authorities she was engaged in a physical altercation with another man. The woman was overheard saying, “Ow, stop that!” and the male took the phone away from her and cursed at the CHP dispatcher.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Camino de Los Mares, 600 Block (1:18 a.m.) A woman called police to report that her male roommate ripped her earring out and stole her iPhone, while shopping at a local grocery store. The male subject reportedly ran away from the location.

DISTURBANCE-MUSIC OR PARTY Escalones, 200 Block (3:24 a.m.)

Seven boys were reported to be making loud noises out on their balcony after they were repeatedly asked to stop. The caller became very concerned after she saw one of the subjects leaving in his car drunk and hitting trash cans with his vehicle.

FOLLOW UP REPORT Avenida San Diego, 100 Block (11:01 p.m.) A man was upset that an unidentified third party kept calling the police on him. The man said he wanted to file a harassment report and was especially angry because the last harassing phone call interrupted his lovemaking on his birthday.

Sunday, September 9 WELFARE CHECK Paseo Flamenco, 3400 Block (2:33 a.m.)

A caller told police a male subject that she had been talking to on the phone said he wasn’t feel well and then stopped talking.

When the caller called back, there was

no answer, so she thought the man was unconscious.

DISTRUBANCE Avenida Victoria, 500 Block (8:44 a.m.)

A man called to report a male subject who was washing a black Range Rover in front of his house. The caller believed that the subject did not live in the neighborhood and was concerned because the soap was running into the storm drain and flowing to the beach.

CITIZEN ASSIST Paseo de La Serenata (10:12 a.m.) A woman called police to report a male subject who was reportedly taking pictures of her son while at LaRocco’s Pizza last Thursday.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Vera Cruz/Via Solona 0 Block (12:43 p.m.)

Four male teenagers were reportedly running around on the roofs of the portable buildings at Truman Benedict Elementary School. The boys were said to be skateboarding and filming their stunts so the caller was concerned for their safety.

ASSAULT WITH DEADLY WEAPON Avenida Pico, 900 Block (3:55 p.m.)

Several juveniles were said to be disturbing the peace at the local Walmart. The caller followed them into the parking lot so that he could take a picture of their vehicle and the driver tried to run him down.

Monday, September 10 SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE El Portal, 100 Block (9:47 a.m.) A caller reported that he had received a phone call about a motor home that was parked on property that he rents out and that two subjects were living in it.

DRUNK DRIVING Camino de Los Mares, 600 Block (11:12 a.m.) A restaurant employee called authorities when she believed a woman entering the restaurant was drunk. The employee told police that the woman was holding on to the counter in an effort to stand up and couldn’t walk straight as she made her way to her vehicle.

BURGLARY IN PROGRESS Calle Quieto, 3100 Block (4:47 p.m.)

A woman’s ex-boyfriend reportedly broke into her house while she was outside checking her mail. He was allegedly trying to break into her Toyota Corolla, which he claimed to be his vehicle.

CITIZEN ASSIST Avenida Cordoba, 100 Block (5:06 p.m.)

A man called police when his ex-girlfriend wouldn’t leave his apartment. He told the dispatcher that she had a restraining order against him so he couldn’t kick her out of the residence without assistance.

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Climate Changes Ahead City looks to make things easier for local business community

By Jim Shilander San Clemente Times

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an Clemente is trying to fight a reputation for being difficult to do business in.

For a number of years, businesses complained that the city was either not helpful, in terms of helping new businesses navigate the permitting process needed to jump through some of the many hoops required by the state and locally, or downright hostile.

As a city founded by a developer, with architectural review written into its founding documents, San Clemente has always toed the line between letting businesses do what they’d like to do and preserving the city’s fundamental look and character.

Michael Kaupp is a downtown business owner as well as a member of the city’s design review subcommittee. He has also served as president of the Downtown Business Association. In the past, he said, the business community has often perceived the city as not being business-friendly, at least in terms of the amount of time it took to get things rolling.

“I think there was a concern that processes took too long; that the city wasn’t friendly to businesses and other applicants,” Kaupp said. “There wasn’t an appreciation for their goals.”

After complaints relayed to the city by the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce prompted a review of city processes in 2010, city leaders attempted to provide more education on its processes to prospective applicants, and to be more responsive on the ground. While individual decisions of the city may still cause rancorous feelings for rejected parties or those whose efforts didn’t work out, the city’s desire is still to try and make things more understandable for prospective businesses.

Jim Holloway, the city’s Community Development Director, has been working to change the city’s reputation in the business community. Holloway said one of the most important things he’s tried to do was get city planning department officials out into the community, to try and understand the needs of businesses.

“It’s sort of like community oriented policing,” Holloway said, referring to programs where police walk the streets they patrol to get to know the concerns and worries of the people they protect. “I wanted to have planners walk the streets, meeting face-to-face with people. That way they become known to business people.” Holloway said his efforts haven’t been about streamlining the process for businesses as much as they were making the process better known to business people, so the intimidation factor was lessened.

“Some of the processes that people are intimidated by are simple, if you’ve done them a dozen times like we have in the office. But for a business owner, taking on even one more thing, aside from all the work they’re already doing, can be overwhelming. We try to encourage people to come in and help them. It’s really helped in that we become a friendly face. We even have people contact their staff member on something they’re not involved with, like a pothole.” Taking care of issues like that as they happen, he said, helped to build a good rapport between the city and business.

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As San Clemente businesses struggle with the economy, city leaders have embarked on plans to try and make its processes easier for applicants.

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representative at many functions and has seen firsthand the improvement in rapport. “It feels friendlier,” he noted.

Getting a face out to businesspeople helped to provide a point person to voice concerns to and take care of minor issues.”

Kaupp said the efforts to let people understand the expectations of doing business in San Clemente have also extended to the DBA and the committees he sits on.

“From a businessperson’s perspective, everyone wants to do what they want to do,” Kaupp said. “But the city has some very clear and strong guidelines to abide by.”

On his committees, which often deal directly with business owners trying to set up shop in the community, there was an effort being made to better understand the perspective of the person on the other side.

“We’re trying to provide more information up front about what will be approvable,” Kaupp said. Having an applicant waste time and money creating something that couldn’t pass muster only served to create ill will.”

The boards have also been trying to literally put themselves in the position of applicants, essentially doing role-playing, in order to see what it was like to face the board. Working more with potential applicants before they come in, he said, has helped tremendously. “Friendlier translates to clearer,” Kaupp said.

The design review committee was also been speaking with past applicants in order to find out their experiences with the process. “That’s really helping, demystifying the review process.”

Kaupp added that the DBA had tried to provide information on the expectations within the downtown area for prospective business owners. “We’re trying to get the word out about what the opportunities are and what the constraints are in that area.”

And, according to Holloway, in some ways, part of the problem for applicants was just a matter of San Clemente’s location, even if location is what brings many residents and business people here in the first place.

“California is a very tough place to do business,” Holloway said, adding that the state has environmental regulations that go beyond what applicants face in other states. That number was added onto, he noted, by San Clemente’s coastal location, which added another layer of Page 9

regulations to what businesses could and couldn’t do.

“This is also a very litigious state, compared to others,” Holloway said. “People have to go to some lengths in order to protect themselves from litigation.”

But on the other side, Holloway said, a number of state regulations also made it a place that could provide advantages to those looking to set up shop.

“Some of the things that make us tough also end up ultimately beneficial,” Holloway said. The state’s building codes also included language requiring more energy efficiency, he explained, allowing business owners to save over the long term. The codes also took into account seismic activity not present elsewhere.

Holloway also commented that the demands on development among the citizens of the city was higher in San Clemente than it might be elsewhere.

“We have a high quality of life here and people expect high quality development in this community,” he said.

“What strikes me is that you have a much more active community that scrutinizes everything. In coastal communities with high quality of life, there’s more scrutiny from the public. People are protective.” During the hearing process on a proposal to add rail tracks in San Clemente, for example, Caltrans had held workshops in a number of coastal communities and usually had about a dozen participants. “There were 900 people in San Clemente,” Holloway explained. This was even true for individual businesses, he said, especially as it related to concerns over parking and signage.

Holloway said trying to be more open about the city’s processes has also helped to bring down the number of people just going ahead with projects that are in violation of the city’s codes, either willfully or unknowingly.

“When people ask for an exception, there’s a lot of scrutiny that comes in from the existing community. Things like that used to be pretty rampant, but there’s now much less of that. One thing that happens is contractors bid against each other for jobs, and the guy who loses out will still be interested because he wants to be sure he’s not undercut by someone going against the rules,” Holloway said. “Un-permitted work has also become a significant red flag in appraisals, making it difficult for owners who engage in it to refinance.” SC www.sanclementetimes.com

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CUSD Candidate Statements Candidates Explain Why They’re Running

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oters in San Clemente will vote for two different trustees for the Capistrano Unified School District, depending on which area they reside.

San Clemente voters will vote on candidates in trustee area 1, which covers portions of the city, as well as Dana Point and San Juan Capistrano. The candidates are community volunteer Karin Schnell and small business owner Amy Hanacek.

Below are the unedited statements for both candidates.

KARIN SCHNELL My responsibility as a board trustee will be a strong commitment to the well being and education of all children. It’s important that we educate the whole child and that students learn the creative skills they need to succeed in the workforce.

As a board trustee, it is important to be an effective communicator, listener, decision maker, and consensus builder, all for the best education possible while working to maintain strong fiscal parameters.

I have a masters degree in exhibition design/museum studies from CSU Fullerton, where I teach a Museum Education class. My undergraduate degree is in arts education. My professional career has been with non-profit arts organizations.

I also serve on non-profit boards and as an arts commissioner at the John Wayne Airport and Dana Point.

I helped coordinate the Capistrano Alliance for Arts Education bringing together community and business leaders, administrators, educators, and parents to raise awareness and advocacy for arts education in the district.

My two children started and graduated from the district and local colleges. My husband and I moved to South Orange County because of the quality education CUSD offered then and continues to offer

today. Vote Karin Schnell CUSD Board of Trustees, Area 1.

AMY HANACEK As a proud Capistrano Beach business owner and resident, I am keenly aware of the positive impact successful local schools have on property values and how they maintain the vitality of communities.

My commitment to my neighbors in our coastal communities is to enhance the academic strength and quality of CUSD’s schools and to protect our investment in our homes and neighborhoods.

My two sons grew up in Capistrano Beach and graduated from San Clemente High School. I actively supported their education by serving in numerous leadership and fundraising positions at their schools and witnessed firsthand what our Founding Fathers knew: public education is essential to our country’s common good.

As a small business owner, I understand the importance of maintaining sound budgeting and prudent fiscal policies, especially in times of economic uncertainty. Despite the severe fiscal challenges created by Sacramento, I will work to provide our children with the maximum educational opportunities available so that they may pursue their college and career goals. For example, my first objective is to promote outstanding education in Science, Technology, Arts, Engineering and Math to prepare our students to be the next generation of innovators and responsible citizens.

Vote Hanacek for CUSD. www.hanacekforcusd.com.

Voters will also vote in district three, which covers the remainder of the city.

Candidates running include incumbent board member John Alpay, CEO/Business

Owner Yolanda McNamara and CEO/ Business Owner Steve R. Lang (Note: McNamara did not submit a candidate’s statement to the district, and could not be reached to provide one. No statement from her will appear on the ballot).

JOHN ALPAY Since taking office two years ago with over 69,000 votes, I have successfully restored stability to CUSD. Gone are the days of negative headlines in the mainstream media, replaced with a renewed focus within CUSD on education and the responsible use of taxpayer money.

While Sacramento cuts funding, CUSD still balances its budgets. I have successfully defended against efforts to eliminate academic programs, a decision justified by continued high test scores.

In fact, students now have more choices with new charter schools and programs.

I led efforts to approve California Preparatory Academy, Oxford Preparatory Academy and the Mandarin Immersion Program.

With interest rates at historic lows, I am working to refinance existing school facilities bonds and Talega Mello Roos assessments included with property taxes.

Once completed, San Clemente taxpayers will see lower property tax bills.

I have law and business degrees from UCLA, graduated from UC Berkeley and currently work as a corporate executive.

As a father with two children in CUSD schools and another in pre-school, l want them to have the best education. As a taxpayer, I want my money spent responsibly.

Please allow me the continued honor of representing San Clemente on the CUSD Board of Trustees. www.johnalpay.com.

STEVE R. LANG We need reform and new priorities at CUSD. I will ensure precious tax dollars are directed to students and educational programs for students. I will work to restore classroom days that have been cut from the school year and programs that have been eliminated.

I appreciate our teachers’ position, as they have responsibility for our children’s education. However, “it’s only a good deal if it’s good for everybody.”

My highest priorities will be directing resources back into the classroom. As your advocate, I will support policies that promote and enhance: strong public education; maximum academic achievement; safe, sanitary schools for every student; adequate classroom supplies; financial responsibility and lower taxes.

I have owned and operated a successful Orange County business since 1974. I’m a proven, effective, results-oriented leader.

As the CEO of a successful business – I will bring a strong work ethic, extensive business experience and common sense to CUSD. My wife and I have 3 children and 10 grandchildren, all living in San Clemente.

As your Trustee, I will carry out my duties and responsibilities with as much care for your family as I would my own.

Thank you very much in advance for your faith, trust, and vote. www.stevelang4CUSD.com.

Next week, the SC Times will include candidate statements for those running in water district races. Candidates will answer questionnaires submitted by the SC Times, and those responses will be printed in their entirety in the coming weeks. SC

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THE VILLAGE VOICE: By Wayne Eggleston

“Oles” Can Enjoy Talega T o those calling themselves Oles, the master planned community called Talega is a far-away tract development removed from what they call “the real San Clemente.” FortuWayne Eggleston nately, this division is dying away with time, as the central part of San Clemente finally unites with one of the most beautiful planned communities in California. As a real estate appraiser, I visit dozens and dozens of master planned communities in my appraisal business and I must tell you that Talega is on the top of my list as the best of all the quality planned communities.

The architecture is predominately Spanish-Tuscan with more than 2,000 acres of open space, 19 miles of trails, excellent schools and a magnificent sports center called Talega Swim and Athletic Club. The Talega Golf Club, with its signature architecture and superb golf course, extends

through the middle of the community.

And have you tried their Sunday brunch?

The city parks are some of the best in San Clemente: Talega Park, Tierra Grande Park and Liberty Park. The over55 community called Gallery has some of the finest homes anywhere. The Rancho Mission Viejo Ecological Reserve, also called the Richard & Donna O’Neill Conservancy, abuts Talega, and while it is not legally accessible from Talega, one can make reservations to visit this truly beautiful place. The Village at Talega is better than most shopping centers, but it would have been the wishes of some to have had it planned as a true village street with a main street, restaurants, cafés and shops. That would have been very special and given Talega their very own “downtown village” character that we presently see on the vibrant Avenida Del Mar. And yes, the route of the toll road is planned to divide the conservancy and destroy a beautiful wilderness. Currently,

we have seen plans to connect the end of the toll road at Pico, thus making Pico a traffic clogged and noisy major arterial.

The toll road saga continues, and who knows how it will eventually be planned.

But if it ends at Pico, the serenity of Talega will be damaged.

Now, I know some of my friends have now fainted on the floor, as I am a historic preservationist and am tied to the historic area of San Clemente. But it is time for all of us to unite with shared values and admiration for each other’s attributes and qualities. Constructive cooperation and a shared sense of community make for a stronger San Clemente. I bet that more residents from Talega have visited “the historic downtown village” than many on the west side of the freeway have visited Talega. Fortunately I have many friends in Talega and have walked their neighborhoods, visited the restaurants in Talega Village and been to all of their parks. I must say Talega is very walkable with sidewalks, which are absent in many parts

Letters to the Editor DEVELOPMENT ADVOCATES RESPONSIBLE FOR BAKER CONFUSION GREGG LIPANOVICH, San Clemente

For anyone who’s the least bit confused about the two Bob Bakers on the ballot this year, let me explain. The incumbent— the No. 1 Baker—got into politics when he championed the stopping of a developer’s plan to put 300+ houses on our open space. He was a hero of that successful fight. More recently he was a hero in the fight to stop Prop. A. We all remember A, don’t we? That stopped them from building a strip mall in North Beach that would have taken most all the parking there, and then the town would have had to build a parking garage way up Pico. This terrible San Clemente Times September 13–19, 2012

idea was voted down almost 70 percent to 30 percent.

No. 1 Bob Baker’s being a hero in the fights against developers trying to fit 10 pounds of development into a five-pound bag, has made him an enemy of theirs. So those same folks who wanted to destroy our North Beach recruited a man with the same name. And how appropriate it is that he picked zero to represent himself. My dictionary defines zero as, “One having no influence or importance; a nonentity.” So it fits. I’ve never seen zero Baker in a city council meeting, or even read a letter to the editor by this guy. And now he wants to be a council member? No. He is only there because the would-be developers who brought us Prop A and their friends

got him to try and confuse some voters, in hopes that the No. 1 hero wouldn’t be reelected. Well, hey, we’re not that dumb.

Besides, it’s easy to remember. When you vote, vote for the No. 1 hero—Bob Baker—and not some worthless zero!

BAKER ISSUE ONE FOR COMMON SENSE ROD HILLERTS, San Clemente

I truly don’t understand all the wasted time and effort re: this Baker vs. Baker listing on the upcoming ballot. We, the voting public, are not stupid and can understand the word “incumbent,” as most ballots have this listed in front or after a candidate’s name to show who held office.

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of older San Clemente.

So what can we all do to come together as “one.” Those who have not visited Talega and those who consider themselves Oles; get in your cars and take a Sunday drive. Have brunch at Talega Golf Club, eat in one of the restaurants in Talega Village, play at one of the city parks and walk one of their neighborhoods. And how can Talega residents unite and share the same values that have made our Spanish Village by the Sea one of the best coastal communities in California? Share the same values for historic preservation, which make us special and unique and a fierce determination to keep our beaches and beach-front areas free from commercialization. Huntington Beach South we are not!

Yes, we can respect each other’s values.

It just takes a little effort for everyone. SC 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. We appreciate, however, their willingness to share their views, and we invite responses to be sent to letters@ sanclementetimes.com.

Correction: Due to an error, the website for council candidate 1 Robert “Bob” Baker was listed incorrectly in last week’s issue. The correct website is www.electbbaker.com.

The San Clemente Times regrets the error.

Numbers? Give them any number, just signify which one was the “incumbent!”

They could also list them on the ballot as “challenger” and “councilman” as was in news stories. That would solve all this wasted time and effort. I just think that the voting public could fetter it out either way.

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SOAPBOX WAVELENGTHS: By Jim Kempton

Best Surf Town in the World S urfing Heritage Day will kick off a week of surf celebration that includes the Hurley Pro Trestles, the only World Tour event in the USA as well as the home-town favorite WAVELENGTHS contest hosted by the

By Jim Kempton San Onofre Surfing Club.

Where else but San Clemente would the Rotary Club sponsor a celebration of a city’s surf history? Even our finest civic citizens know the Spanish Village by the Sea is truly a surf town.

But it’s way more than just a surf town.

It’s the best surf town in the world. It’s time somebody said it. As surf cities go, it’s the best. Take any criteria you want to choose: Talent? No other city has fielded as many ASP professionals, or as many National Amateur champions. San Clemente High School holds the record for the number of surf team titles for any school in the nation. But that’s just the start. The two junior high campuses boast the largest winning record for middle schools as well—and are often number one and two in the country.

Waves? At San Onofre State Beach we have four world-class point breaks that have been labeled the “Yosemite of Surf-

ing.” Within the 10-mile stretch of beach between Beach Road on the north and Trails on the south, there is a myriad of punchy beach breaks, sandstone reefs, cobblestone points, crunchy sandbars, pier set-ups and outside mysto spots.

Media? We are the surf media—the Fleet Street of surf. San Clemente hosts the three oldest and most respected surf publications in the world. (Apologies Australia.) Over the years, half a dozen more have called this home.

We not only have the top pro contest (Hurley Pro) we also have the top amateur championships. The National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA) and Surfing America (the national governing body of the sport) hold their Championships here as well. The Ocean Festival brings every type of surfing activity to the pier in the peak of summer too.

The world’s finest and most prestigious collection of surfboards anywhere on the planet resides right here in our industrial park at the Surfing Heritage Foundation.

It is the premiere repository of surf history and culture—bar none. How about the Surfrider Foundation, which has the largest membership of any surf organization in the world? Or the San Onofre Foundation—protecting the State Beaches that give us so much access? Right here.

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Surf industry? Well if you count all the surf shops, board manufacturers, sunglass companies, sandal businesses, wetsuit outlets, surfboard shapers and well-known surf brands located here, we are now the heart of the surf industry too. And we have enough surf bars and restaurants to fill five towns. We even have our own Surfers Row of stars and legends from San Clemente, on old El Camino Real—a list that rivals anything in the history books anywhere.

When it comes to all things surf, San Clemente is the best. End of story.

Jim Kempton was the former Editor & Publisher of Surfer Magazine, director of the Quiksilver Crossing and Media Director of Billabong USA. He is currently the President of the California Surf Museum and the CEO of the San Onofre Foundation. He has been surfing Trestles since sneaking in was required, and still feels like catching a wave there is a secret thrill. SC 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. We appreciate, however, their willingness to share their views, and we invite responses to be sent to letters@ sanclementetimes.com.

Welcome to the HURLEY PRO A revolution is afoot. Come watch it play out at Lowers.

HURLEY PRO OFFICIAL CONTEST GUIDE PROJECT EDITOR: Cheyenne Arnold, Phil Bannan Produced in partnership with SAN CLEMENTE TIMES 34932 Calle del Sol, Ste. B Capistrano Beach, CA 92624 Phone: 949.388.7700 Publisher: Norb Garrett Senior Graphic Designer: Jasmine Smith Ad Sales/Marketing Director: Michele Reddick HURLEY PRO EVENT STAFF Hurley Pro General Manager: Jeb Siqueiros Operations Director: Matt Nuzum (IMG) Event Manager: Jennifer Lau (IMG) Event Coordinator: Tony Wodarck Contest Director: Pat O’Connell Hurley Media: Jeff Hurley ASP North America Manager: Meg Bernardo ASP North America Media Manager: Dave Prodan ASP North America Head Judge: Jeff Klugel ASP North America Tour Rep: Mike Martin SPECIAL THANKS: California State Parks, San Onofre Surfing Foundation, Arrowhead Water, Surfline, FCS, Surfing Magazine, City of San Clemente, Skullcandy

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2012 is an impor tant year for the Hurley Pro. Not just because Kelly Slater — the most dominant surfer of all time at Trestles — is chasing his 50th win. Not just because we’re at a turning point in a tight title race or the fact that we have great things in store on site and online. No. The truth is the 2012 Hurley Pro is impor tant because we get to witness a revolution in the making.

Never before has a generation so young taken the establishment by storm. Never before have a group of kids barely old enough to drive redefined what is possible in a heat. When we watch teenagers like John John Florence, Gabriel Medina, Miguel Pupo and Kolohe Andino surf their heats at Lowers, just remember that they’re making history. Sure, we’ve seen flashes of brilliance from individual future stars. But never have we seen such a large group of kids knock down the walls of the establishment with every wave at every event. Airshows are irrelevant because airshows are now regular heats. And these kids are far from just “air guys”.

The great thing is, there’s no better wave to witness this revolution than Lower Trestles. The perfect speed, the split peak, the tapering wall and the limitless possibilities allow our most talented to perform the imaginable. And as that next genera-

tion goes up against heroes like Slater, Fanning, Parkinson and others, we will watch the level of surfing permanently turn up a few notches. Lowers and the Hurley Pro makes this possible and we’re honored to be a par t of it.

We’re also honored to be working with the California State Parks and San Onofre Foundation to create an arena with a conscience. There’s no better place to watch surfing than Trestles, but we want to remind everyone that we build this event on sacred, sensitive ground. We try to minimize our footprint at San Onofre State Park and encourage everyone to do the same.

We also want to thank our list of event par tners who help make this event possible. They’re all a valuable par t of bringing the best in surfing to life at Lowers: Bud Light Lime, Shark Freestyle, FlexFit, mophie, Spy, Sambazon, FCS, Surfing Magazine, Surfline, Schwinn and Comfor t Suites.

What else? Now’s the time when I get nervous, watching the char ts to see what kind of swell is in store for our 7-day window star ting Sept. 16. It’s too early to tell yet, but I have a really good feeling about this one.

Pat O’Connell Hurley Pro Contest Director

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What’s at stake for you in this contest?

Nothing is at stake for me in this contest. I’m going into the event looking to have a ton of fun and hopefully ride some good waves at Trestles.

Who do you think surfs Lower Trestles the best?

That’s a tough question because so many of the guys surf really well out there. I would say that Dane is probably one of the most enter taining guys at Lowers. Kelly is also always incredible out there.

What’s your favorite part about San Clemente?

My favorite par t about San Clemente is the town. I love the smaller par t of the town that is down on the beach. I just enjoy that par t of town and the small beach community vibe that it gives off.

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What’s your favorite part about surfing Lowers?

Lowers is just really playful. During the summer time the waves are really bad in Santa Barbara and you usually only get to do one or two turns. After surfing those waves for a while and then heading to Trestles it just feels like you have so much freedom on the wave. The rights just have such a nice slope to them and really allow you to draw some unique lines.

X FACTORS Evan Geiselman looks to make his new home proud down at Lowers.

Hurley rising stars Evan Geiselman and Conner Coffin get their big break on the Lowers stage.

It’s hard to imagine being a Wildcard in an event like the Hurley Pro. But luckily we know a couple guys who are doing just that, Hurley’s young stars, Evan Geiselman and Conner Coffin, and they let us in on the experience.

Evan, a recent San Clemente transplant by way of Florida, suffered an ankle injury earlier this year, throwing a kink into a few of his summer plans. But being invited to surf with the big dogs seems like a pretty good way to make up for time lost with an ice and elevated ankle. Evan talks wild card expectations below.

SC TIMES: What went through your head when you heard you were a wildcard?

EVAN GEISELMAN: I was super excited when I heard the news. I’ve never competed in a WT event so I can’t wait to get the oppor tunity to surf against those guys!

What’s at stake for you in this contest?

Umm.... Surfing my best is what I’d like to think is at stake for me. There no points for me to get so I really just want to be happy with how I surf.

Who do you think surfs Lower Trestles the best?

Kelly has won out there the most but everyone on that tour is good so it’s going to be fun to go up against them.

What’s your favorite part about San Clemente?

Well I live there so everything about it is great. Lowers is definitely a bonus.

What’s your favorite part about surfing Lowers?

I love the first section you get on the left — it offers a lot of variety.

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What’s your pre-heat ritual?

Nothing just listen to music and star t getting really anxious to get out there.

What are you most excited about as a wildcard?

To be able to surf against the guys on tour. That’s where I want to be soon so by doing this Hurley has given me a great oppor tunity.

You’re in the final. Who do you want to surf against?

Conner would be pretty sick! Both WC making it to the final -I don’t think that’s ever happen so that would be cool...[Editor’s note: It did. In 1997 at Pipeline. Johnny Boy Gomes and Michael Ho.] You’re in the final. Who would you rather not surf against?

Doesn’t really matter.

If you win, what will you do with the prize money?

I would do something fun for the night but I would save it haha.

What’s your stance on claiming waves?

I never have before so I want to see what it feels like haha.

What’s your pre-heat ritual?

Just be relaxed and in the moment humming a good song in my head.

What are you most excited about as a wildcard?

I’m most excited about being a wildcard because you get a taste of what it feels like to be on the World Tour. You get a locker with your name on it, you get to hang with all of the best surfers, and you feel like you are on the Dream tour for one event. It’s rad.

You’re in the final. Who do you want to surf against?

It would be awesome to surf against Kelly or Julian.

You’re in the final. Who would you rather not surf against?

I would also rather not surf against Kelly or Julian. hahaha.

If you win, what will you do with the prize money?

I will probably save it and put it towards buying a house sometime in the near future. That is after I had an awesome night of celebrating of course... haha!

What’s your stance on claiming waves?

I’m not a fan. The first and last one I claimed was at NSSA Westerns when I was 14 and I felt like such a kook afterwards.

Conner Coffin just came off a huge win at the US Open, dominating every heat he surfed and taking the US Open Pro Junior title with ease. The consensus of those who watched said it looked like Conner was a man surfing against boys. But will Conner be feeling his age here at Lowers? Read on for Conner’s take on getting to surf against some of his personal heroes.

SC TIMES: What went through your head when you heard you were a wildcard?

CONNER COFFIN: When I found out I was going to be in the event I was really excited to have the oppor tunity of surfing Trestles with the world’s best surfers. It’s such a fun performance wave and I’m super grateful to gain experience against the top guys in the world.

2012 US Open Jr. Champ, Conner Coffin.

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BUD LIGHT LIME SHOWCASE The Bud Light Lime series set to culminate at the Hurley Pro with team spirit and $10,000 on the line.

Football isn’t the only spor t that pairs well with Budweiser.

In fact, if you look at the early 90s when up-and-comers like Shane Beschen, Rob Machado, Taylor Knox, and Kelly Slater launched their careers, Budweiser -- better known as the Bud Pro Tour -- WAS American pro surfing. In that spirit, the Hurley Pro will feature the Bud Light Lime Expression Session Showcase — which pits World Tour surfers against athletes selected from the Bud Light Lime Surf Series in a team versus team format.

Owned and operated by IMG, The Bud Light Lime Surf Series are invitational contests that feature 32 men and eight women with two stand alone events in 2012. “Many of the guys who par ticipate in the BLLSS have been on the World Tour and there are several who went the free surf route. It should be really interesting to see their mixture of talents and experience against the World Tour competitors on a high performance wave like Lowers and in front of hundreds of thousands of viewers on the webcast,” said Chris Conrad, IMG VP and BLLSS Event Director.

Eight surfers invited from the BLLSS and four World Tour athletes will par ticipate in the BLL Showcase. Dylan Goodale, Nathaniel Curran and Torrey Meister were awarded slots in the Showcase for their finishes at the BLLSS Oceanside event in June. In addition Gabe Kling, Blake Jones and Michael Dunphy finished in the top three at the recent OBX Labor Day Cup in Nags Head, NC. Additionally, two wild cards will be awarded

LET’S GET DIGITAL

Money and fun take center stage during the BLL Showcase.

to one athlete from the Oceanside event and one from the Labor Day Cup which Aaron Cormican has received.

The BLL Showcase will consist of three heats and culminate with a BLLSS Team vs. World Tour Team heat. The BLL Showcase final heat will occupy the time between the Hurley Pro Semifinals and Finals. In order to qualify for the final BLLSS team eight surfers will compete for four slots. Top two from each heat with advance: BLL Heat One 1. Dylan Goodale (Oceanside 1st place) 2.

Blake Jones (Outer Banks 2nd place) 3. Michael Dunphy (Outer Banks 3rd place) 4. TBD BLL Heat Two 1. Gabe Kling (Outer Banks 1st place) 2.

Nathaniel Curran (Oceanside 2nd place) 3. Torrey Meister (Oceanside 3rd place) 4. Aaron Cormican (Outer Banks WC)

and their heat score to win a FlexFit Hurley Pro hat. Bonus: if a Hurley athlete wins the heat, the correct guess takes home a Phantom Protect jacket. It’s like going to the horse races, without the fancy hats and suits. But, please, be our guest and get dressed up if it feels right. Play online on thehurleypro.com

TRUE INNOVATION AWARD An exper t panel at the Hurley Pro select a handful of waves to add to the True Innovation nominations each day. Throughout the event online voters vote for the wave they think captures the essence of inventive surfing. The surfer with the most votes at the end of the week wins a week’s stay at the Tur tle Bay Resor t on Oahu’s Nor th Shore this winter. Play online at thehurleypro.com

Exploring the infinite ways you can be connected to the 2012 Hurley Pro

ON DEMAND Missed a heat you’re dying to see? We have all of them available all the time in our Heats On Demand section. Available on the hurleypro.com and the Hurley Pro app.

TWEET OF THE HEAT Think someone got overscored?

The Hurley Pro is in your backyard. Always. Even if you live halfway across the world. Thanks to the website, Hurley’s social media channels and the Hurley Pro app, you’ll feel as close and connected as if you rented Nixon’s old house for the season. Here’s how:

PHANTOM FACE-OFF Lull in the action out in the water? Di-

THE WEBCAST Stream the contest live on your computer, iPhone, iPad or Android devices. Just don’t let your boss see you.

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WHO’S IN FIRST Correctly guess the winner of the next heat

In the final Bud Light Lime Expression Session Showcase, the four qualifying BLLSS surfers will compete against four surfers from the ASP World Tour. The heat will be held between semis and finals with the following format: • One wave score will be counted from each athlete and the team with the highest cumulative score will win.

• The winning team receives $10,000 ($2,500 per athlete) • An MVP bonus of $2500 will be awarded to an athlete All in all, it’s setting up to be an expression session that has all the excitement of a Bud surf event we know and love.

“All these guys are great surfers in their own right,” says Pat O’Connell, Hurley VP of Spor ts Marketing. “And to put them up against the best in the world will make for a fun event because anything can happen at Lowers. We’re excited to have Budweiser on board this year.”

rect your attention to the Phantom Faceoff, the online contest where user-made boardshor ts go head to head to pass your style judgment. Choose your favorite shor t from two pairs shown on the screen or create your own shor ts at Hurley. com/create to enter the contest yourself. At the end of each day of surf competition, the Phantom Faceoff votes will be tallied and designer with the most voted on shor ts wins their Phantom Creates. Play online at thehurleypro.com

Underscored? Or maybe you just have something funny to say about the contest. Don’t keep it to yourself. Share your thoughts on Twitter using the #hurleypro hashtag for the chance to be featured as Hurley’s Tweet of the Heat. Hurley will be picking their favorite tweets from each heat and at the end of the day picking a tweeter of the day to win a pair of Phantom Creates. You’ve got 140 characters — let’s hear it.

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ite athletes hit the water and when impor tant heats go out.

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PROTECT the parks

We all know how precious Lowers is: the wave, the trails, its seclusion and maybe most impor tantly, the ecosystem. The intricate and delicate ecosystem at Trestles has been a topic of conversation in the surf community for years, and this year we’re keeping the conversation going with the help of H2O, Hurley’s water initiative and The Ecology Center, the San Juan Capistrano-based establishment that teaches the local community about sustainable living. Keep reading to see how you can get involved, on and off the beach.

THE ECOLOGY CENTER

The Ecology Center in San Juan Capistrano is an educational center that offers hands-on activities that teach practical, environmental solutions at the household and community level.

This year during the Hurley Pro, The Ecology Center is hosting a bike trip from the center to Trestles. The trek of a bike ride might leave you famished, but with a catered celebration at the end of the journey we think you’ll be just fine. Head to theecologycenter.org for more info on the ride.

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Interactive ways to save water will be on full display.

A few ways the Hurley Pro is trying to lighten the footprint at Lowers.

H2O

The updated H2O booth, which debuted at the US Open of Surfing, will be taking its first road trip and heading south for the Hurley Pro. The new display hosts an improved pledging station, more water faucets, a sitting area and videos of water missions carried out this year streaming inside. Stop by, buy a canteen and in doing so, help fund programs that give clean drinking water to people in Indonesia, Haiti, the Amazon and Chile, to name a few.

MOBILE WATER SHED

Accompanying the H2O booth on the beach is The Ecology Center’s Mobile Water Shed, which is not only a good play on words, but also an interactive way for kids and adults to learn how the Southern California water shed works. Two learning stations inform visitors on ways we can become more waterconscious in our everyday lives and in our own backyards.

The Ecology Center, San Juan Capistrano.

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I am extremely fond of the overview from Pocket Mouse Hill. Christianitos Creek , Panhe and the San Mateo Lagoon are nice visually as well.

WALL OF FAME

You work in a lot of different mediums, where does photography rank in your hobby skill set?

Someplace between welding and cire perdue bronze casting.

The Hurley Pro photo wall will capture the best and brightest moments for a good cause.

The Hurley Pro Photo Wall will be an everchanging, living piece of photographic ar t that captures the nature of the event and the environment at Lowers. The wall will star t out as squares of yellow and black hazard stripes, interspersed with photos from the build out and snapshots from Hurley Pros past. Then, each day, squares will be replaced with photos taken from this year’s event by resident Hurley photographer Derek Bahn and Hurley’s resident ar tist/storyteller and the unofficial documentarian of Dogtown, C.R. Stecyk III, along with legendary Surfing Magazine photographer Steve Sherman. But it’s not just the professionals who can beautify the wall. While down at the event, just Instagram a photo using the #hurleypro hashtag

Which one do you want on your wall?

and you’re entered to have your photo printed and hung alongside the legends. All frames images will be up for donation, proceeds benefiting the San Onofre Foundation and H2O. Craig Stecyk adds a little more insight: How did you originally get into photography?

My father had a darkroom and I used to steal his cameras and break them. After a while I

got several of my own and broke them too.

Somewhere in there a pattern emerged, and here we are now shooting on Rancho Santa Margarita y Las Flores.

What’s your favorite part or subject to shoot when you find yourself on a beach?

Migrating breeching whales.

What about Lowers? Does any particular facet of the landscape jump out at you and make you want to take photos?

What’s your take on the event/world tour/competitive surfing as a whole?

The world tour makes for great spectator events in general. The Hurley Pro is the premier experience of them all in terms of enjoyability. The serene natural State Park environment combined with the close proximity to the action and superior wave quality creates an ideal situation for riders and viewers alike.

Do you have any advice for someone who wants to get their photo up on the wall?

Just hit #hurleypro and go from there!

Is there anyone you look forward to watching surf at Lowers?

The old school answer would be Smitty Von Sternberg and Red Mike Marshall. The Contempo local call out response would be any one of the Fletchers or better yet all of them at once. My choice of tourists to watch would include Slater, Yades and the Coffin Brothers.

One of our many still lifes to be featured down at the beach.

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ATHLETE HOSPITALITY

THE CURRENT

ASP TOP 10 1. MICK FANNING: The 3-time ASP World Champ is on a roll, fresh off a Billabong Pro Tahiti win 2. JOEL PARKINSON: A second-place finish in Tahiti and an always-consistent performance at Lowers makes him an event favorite 3. JOHN JOHN FLORENCE: A talented rookie, looking to take over the World Tour –do not miss his heats 4. KELLY SLATER: Watch for the 11-time ASP Champ to continue his dominating run at Trestles as he goes for the three-peat in 2012

Ace Buchan.

Getting to surf one of the one of the world’s best and most crowded waves with only one other guy out isn’t the only thing the ASP Top 36 look forward to when coming San Clemente for the Hurley Pro at Lower Trestles. Things like a new and improved athlete area and personalized accommodations help make this one of the most enjoyable events of the year for the world’s best.

First off, instead of making the usual halfhour hike from the Carls Jr. parking lot, the athletes will valet their car at the top of the beach trail in a personalized parking spot, ordered by their current World Tour ranking.

Waiting for them at their parking spot is a VIP shuttle that takes the athletes down to

Current ratings leader, Mick Fanning will be treated like a king at the Hurley Pro.

the contest venue within minutes.

From there, the athletes arrive at the Hurley Pro locker room, which is complete with custom jerseys displaying their name and current World Tour ranking. Also in this year’s locker room are personal gift bags for each surfer along with a few other surprises up Hurley’s sleeve.

When it’s time for a warm-up or actual heat, the athletes have access to a stretching area equipped with yoga mats, training balls, back rollers and warm-up exercise bikes — everything they need to prepare and loosen

up for the next big heat.

Post-heat hospitality includes a warm shower for the athletes as soon as they exit the water and the oppor tunity to dig into healthy, high-quality food. Athletes will be able to refuel on local restaurant catering and Sambazon acai bowls as they keep tabs on their fellow competitors out in the water.

All the new and improved athlete hospitality topped with this year’s rise in prize money — $105,000 for the winner — has the ASP Top 36 fired up and ready to raise the bar of surfing at the world’s most rippable wave.

5. TAJ BURROW: One of the most consistent surfers to never win at Trestles – a shoe-in for the final day of competition 6. ADRIANO DESOUZA: His recent years of local knowledge and string of good results make him hard to bet against 7. OWEN WRIGHT: Ready for redemption after coming eight tenths of a point shor t to Kelly Slater in the 2011 final 8. JOSH KERR: His all-or-nothing approach makes his surfing a must-watch 9. JEREMY FLORES: Now that he’s proven himself in big waves, look for Jeremy to show off his small-wave bag of tricks 10. JULIAN WILSON: Fresh off a US Open of Surfing win, watch for Julian to continue his competitive SoCal success

The better they feel, the better they surf. Julian Wilson.

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GETTING OUT

YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER

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

thursday

50+ SINGLES MEET AND GREET 5 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Social event for singles 50 and older at Tutor and Spunky’s Deli. Free admission. 34085 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.248.9008, 949.248.1681, www.TutorandSpunkys.com.

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FORGET COOKING- EAT RAW EVENT 6:30 p.m.8 p.m. Join raw cooking chef, Michael Miller, at The Coop as he shows you the ease of cooking gourmet meals without a stove. 1506 Calle Valle, San Clemente, 949.441.1266, www.sanclementemarket.com.

WIN FREE TICKETS! The first person to email us with SC TIMES Free Concert Tix in the subject line will receive a free pair of tickets from The Coach House to see Eric Lindell on Wed., Sept. 19th. Include your name and number. EMAIL: tickets@sanclementetimes.com. Eric Lindell has a combination of sweet, Blue-Eyed Soul with foot-stomping R&B!

friday

C.G. DI ARIE WINERY 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Wine tasting at San Clemente Wine Company with seven tastes for $15; includes cheese and crackers. 212 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com

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ROMANCE OF THE MISSION BENEFIT GALA 6 p.m.9:30 p.m. Mission San Juan Capistrano’s annual benefit gala concert and dinner presented by the Mission Preservation Foundation. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.

ZUMBA CLASS 7:30 p.m. Free zumba class for ages 13 and older at Body Movin Yoga and Dance Studio.

831 Via Suerte, Suite 104, San Clemente, 949.683.1630, www.bodymovin.com.

HART & SOUL 7 p.m. Live music at Adele’s. 2600 Avenida Del Presidente, San Clemente, 949.481.1222, www.adelesatthesanclementeinn.com.

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AT THE MOVIES: ‘THE WORDS’ IS LENGTHY A local OC movie viewer recently commented that CBS Films’ The Words is ‘Writers’ Inception.’ These may be the most amusing, yet fitting, two words to describe Brian Klugman and Lee Sternthal’s new all-star ensemble feature.

Starring Bradley Cooper, Jeremy Irons, Dennis Quaid, Ben Barnes, J.K. Simmons, Zoë Saldana, Nora Arnezeder and Olivia Wilde, The Words certainly has enough star power to garner audiences, but can Klugman and Sternthal’s ‘words’ live up to their onscreen talent? The Words is full of people always connected to writing and reading, with three interlocking stories set in New York City and Paris. The first features a middle aged author (Quaid) giving a lecture on his latest book to graduate students. The second features a struggling nov© CBS Films elist (Cooper) trying to become published and discovering a lost manuscript of short stories written fifty years ago, which leads to the third story of a soldier (Barnes) living in Paris, who marries a French waitress (Arnezeder) before tragedy strikes. The Words includes some fine performances from Cooper and, particularly, Barnes, but the women of the film (Saldana and Wilde) are underdeveloped and lack any real importance to the story other than to be at Cooper and Quaid’s side. Though the questions are all brought together in the end, it’s hard not to notice some of the sappy dialogue for the love scenes and a few plot-holes in the many storylines. —Megan Bianco

saturday

COASTAL CLEANUP 9 a.m.-12 p.m. The 28th Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day with more than 850 locations around the state. Locally there will be cleanups at San Clemente and Dana Point beaches, and tons of other Orange County locations. Go online for cleanups site details: www.ocparks.com, www.coastalcleanupday.org.

HISTORY WALK 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Informative walk highlighting the Acjachemen Native Americans at the Dana Point Nature Interpretive Center. Free. 34558 Scenic Drive, Dana Point, 949.542.4755, www.danapoint.org.

BARK & BREAKFAST 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Bring the Family and dog(s) to Bella Collina on the farm for coffee and breakfast and fun for the dogs. 200 Avenida La Pata, San Clemente, 949-498-6604, www.bellacollinagolf.com.

KELLOGG’S TOUR OF GYMNASTIC CHAMPIONS 3 p.m. Gold medalist U.S Women’s Team Special at the Honda Center. Tickets start at $27. 2695 E. Katella, Anaheim, 714.704.2500, www.hondacenter.com.

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JAZZ, JAZZ, JAZZ 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Casa Romantica’s fall exhibition Jazz, Jazz, Jazz features 130 photographs in two collections: The Fine Art of Jazz and Portraits from the Golden Age of Jazz. Runs through Oct. 20.

Admission $5. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

SECOND SATURDAY ART FAIR 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The San Juan Chamber presents the monthly outdoor art event showcasing 60 artists, craftspeople and musicians along the streets of Camino Capistrano, Yorba, Verdugo and Los Rios. 949.493.4700, www.sjcartfair.org.

BIOLUMINESCENCE CRUISE 7:30 p.m.-10 p.m. The Ocean Institute offers the cruise to learn about the ability of some marine animals to glow in the dark and to witness this phenomenon. Cost $35 adults, $22 children (member discounts). 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.

ASTRONOMY NIGHT 7:45 p.m.-9:45 p.m. The Reserve/Richard and Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy.

949.489.9778, www.theconservancy.org.

OC BANDSTAND 11 a.m. Special day concert at The Coach House. $12. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

sunday

LOCAL SUNDAY SESSIONS 6 p.m. Local musicians Sasha Evans, Joe Harner, and Chris Cook perform at Cabrillo Playhouse. $5 suggested cash donation.

Beer and wine served for donation. 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente, www.facebook.com/localsundaysessions.

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WINE TASTING DINNER AND SILENT AUCTION FUNDRAISER 4:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Special event at Iva Lee’s to honor our fallen heroes. $125. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2855, www.ivalees.com.

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COOKING CLASS 6:30 p.m.

Cooking class with a Southwestern influence at Antoine’s Café. $50. 218 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.1763, www.antoinescafe.com.

MONDAY NIGHT LAUGHS 9 p.m.-11 p.m. Live standup comedy at Hennessey’s Tavern. 34111 La Plaza, Dana Point, 949.488.0121, www.hennesseystavern.com.

tuesday

ART EXHIBIT: THE RACERS 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Exhibit on endurance car racing with vintage photos now on display at KONA Gallery and Photojournalism Center. 412 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.481.3747, www.thekonagallery.com.

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wednesday

WEDNESDAY WINE TASTING 7 p.m.-8 p.m.

Four-course food and wine pairing at St Roys Chef’s Pub at Vine. $40.

211 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.9376, www.vinesanclemente.com.

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FINANCIAL PLANNING SERIES 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Free “It’s Your Money” workshop at the Ocean Institute. Topic: Annuities and Mutual Funds. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org. *For our full calendar, visit the “Event Calendar” at www.sanclementetimes.com.

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FOR RENT STATION RENTAL AVAILABLE Magical Shears-upscale brand new salon- has FT and/ or PT station available for rent in Dana Point. Includes extended education by Paul Mitchell. Call Janell at 949-636-1980

GARAGE SALES GARAGE SALE SATURDAY 9/15/12 FROM 7:30AM TO 12PM. Everything must GO! 214 West Avenida de los Lobos Marinos San Clemente 92672

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED Swan Photo Labs has an entry level P/T or F/T position open for a dependable, hard working, smart person that has a passion for photography and photo processing. Early or late shift possible.

Light customer service, order entry and misc. lab duties. Please apply via email to: jobs@swanphotolabs.com or in person at 946-A Calle Amanecer, San Clemente, CA.

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY

The only directory featuring San Clemente businesses exclusively FILM AND VIDEO PRODUCTION

AIR CONDITIONING Oasis Heating & Air 949.420.1321 31648 Rancho Viejo Rd. Ste. A, www.oasisair.com

801.573.2370

949.496.1926 949.492.5589 Designer’s Magic Flooring 638 Camino de los Mares, Ste. G -105, www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com

APPLIANCES SERVICES & REPAIRS

FURNITURE

ASAP Appliance Service 949.361.7713 South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 109 Calle de los Molinos, www.southcoastfurniture.com 3200 Legendario, www.asapapplianceservice.com

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

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

949.492.8180 Kreative Hair Design 173 Avenida Serra

949.498.6245

HEATING

BOOKS

All Season Air 949.579.0741 Mathom House Books 949.361.1633 allseasonair@gmail.com, www.allseasonair.net Oasis Heating & Air 949.420.1321 83 Via Pico Plaza, www.mathomhousebooks.com Village Book Exchange 949.492.1114 31648 Rancho Viejo Rd. Ste. A, www.oasisair.com 99 Avenida Serra

HOME DÉCOR

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

Curbside Pet & House Sitting 949.369.5074 San Clemente, dalmatian.love@cox.net

PHARMACIES Sea View Pharmacy 665 Camino De Los Mares, #101 www.seaviewpharmacy.com

949.496.0123

Memories Of Me Photos www.memoriesofmephotos.com

949.361.0680

PLUMBING

HAIR SALONS

BEAUTY SUPPLY

BUSINESS • SPOTLIGHT

PHOTOGRAPHY

GRAPHIC DESIGN

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

PEST CONTROL Colony Termite Control 949.361.2500 1402 Calle Alcazar, www.colonytermite.com

PET SITTING

FLOORING

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

Red Point Digital www.redpointdigital.com

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

INSURANCE

V.I.P. Independent Mortgage Inc Choose the Local Lender you can Trust! Deep family roots in San Clemente and Dana Point.

Specializing in First Time Home Buyers, 2nd homes and Investment properties.

FHA, VA, Conventional, Jumbo, and Portfolio Lending products, Refinances too! Rates are at a historical low, so call Brian Wiechman at (949) 533-9209!

V.I.P. NMLS #145502, V.I.P. BK# 0909074, NMLS #331800

A to Z Leak Detection 949.499.4464 RUNNING STORE 1218 Puerta del Sol, www.atozleakdetection.com Run More 949.940.0408 Bill Metzger Plumbing 949.492.3558 1218 Puerta del Sol, www.billmetzgerplumbing.com 303 N. El Camino Real, www.runmore-ca.com Chick’s Plumbing 949.496.9731 SALONS www.chicks-plumbing.com Salon Bamboo 949.361.3348 POOL/SPA SERVICE & REPAIR 150 Avenida Del Mar, Ste. A, www.salonbamboo.com 949.366.2060 Radiant Pool & Spa Service 949.290.5616 Salon Bleu 207 S. El Camino Real, www.scsalonbleu.com www.radiantpoolservice.com Sanctuary Salon & Spa 949.429.5802 PRESCHOOLS 1041 Avenida Pico, Ste. B, www.sanctuarytalega.com San Clemente Preschool 163 Avenida Victoria, www.sanclementepreschool.com

949.498.1025

SECOND HAND/THRIFT SHOP

South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 109 Calle de los Molinos, www.southcoastfurniture.com PRINTING The Bargain Box 949.492.2800 Printing OC 949.388.4888 526 N. El Camino Real, www.capistranovalley.assistanceleague.org 27134 Paseo Espada #B 203, www.printingoc.com

Complete Business Insurance 949.943.9081 647 Camino de los Mares Ste. 108, www.HelpYouInsurance.com GIS/Galvez Insurance Services, Inc. 949.240.7445 Dr. R. Tyler Johnson DC, Chiropractic Center 1502 N. El Camino Real, 949.498.6440 CA# OE75910, Calle Negocio, Ste. 170, gisgalvez@yahoo.com www.chiropracticcenteronline.com Christiansen Chiropractic 949.276.2956 LANDSCAPING SKINCARE PSYCHOLOGISTS 949.361.9656 903 Calle Amancer, Ste. 230, www.christiansenchiro.com Costa Verde Landscape A Beautiful You Skin Care 949.370.1852 License: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) www.costaverdelandscaping.com Barbara M. Thomas, PsyD 949.547.0833 CHOCOLATE/CANDY 1502 N. El Camino Real, www.abeautifulyouoc.com 655 Camino de Los Mares, Ste. 117 MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPY Schmid’s Fine Chocolate 949.369.1052 Manny Tau, Psy.D., PSY14892 888.949.5150 TERMITES Janet M. Seymour, PsyD 949.633.0813 300 S. El Camino Real, Ste. 218, www.drtau.com 99 Avenida Del Mar, www.schmidschocolate.com Colony Termite Control 949.361.2500 1443 N. El Camino Real, Ste. B REAL ESTATE 1402 Calle Alcazar, www.colonytermite.com COINS

CHIROPRACTIC CARE

GraCorp Coins & Collectibles www.gracorpcoins.com

MATTRESSES

949.350.4692 Kevin South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 109 Calle de los Molinos, www.southcoastfurniture.com

COMPUTER REPAIR & SERVICES

MOLD REMOVAL

San Clemente Computer & Network Services Jarvis Restoration -24/7 949.362.5388 daniel@sanclementecomputer.com 949.276.1581 1393 Calle Avanzado, www.jarvisrestoration.com

CONCRETE

MORTGAGES

Costa Verde Landscape 949.361.9656 Brian Wiechman, 949.533.9209 License: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) www.costaverdelandscaping.com V.I.P. Independent Mortgage Inc. www.vipmtginc.com/team/brianwiechman COSMETICS

MOTORCYLE PARTS & SERVICE

AVON 949.370.0433 Annie Kyle, www.youravon.com/anniekyle SC Rider Supply 949.388.0521 Mary Kay Cosmetics 949.248.2868 520 S. El Camino Real, www.scridersupply.com www.marykay.com/madams2

MUSIC LESSONS

DENTISTS Danman’s Music School 949.496.6556 Eric Johnson, D.D.S. 949.493.9311 www.danmans.com 647 Camino de los Mares, Ste. 209, Janet Poth - Violin & Viola 949.922.6388 www.drericjohnson.com 413 Calle Pueblo, janpoth@aol.com ELECTRICAL Arcadia Electric www.arcadiaelectric.com

OFFICE FURNITURE 949.361.1045 South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 109 Calle de los Molinos, www.southcoastfurniture.com

ESTATE PLANNING, PROBATE, TRUST Lange & Minnott 1201 Puerta Del Sol, Ste. 203

PERIODONTICS & DENTAL IMPLANTS

Antonio Fiorello, Forté Realty Group 949.842.3631 San Clemente, www.forterealtygroup.com Century 21 OMA - Eric Benson 949.584.3751 www.sanclementecoastalhomes.com Marcie George - Star Real Estate South County marciegeorge@cox.net 949.690.5410 McDaniel Gilmore Group - Surterre Properties www.livetalega.com 949.464.3226 “Sandy & Rich” - ReMax www.sandyandrich.com 949.293.3236

REMODEL

714.768.3077

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

TUTORING Tutor Toes 949.429.6222 111 W. Avenida Palizada, Ste. 11, www.tutortoes.com

WEBSITE DESIGN

Casa Verde Homes 949.212.5800 License #B 906391, www.casaverderenovation.com Designer’s Magic Flooring 949.496.1926 638 Camino de los Mare, Ste. G-105, www.designersmagiccarpetandflooring.com

San Clemente Website Design 949.246.8345 www.sanclementewebsitedesign.com

WINDOW CLEANING

Bayside Window Cleaning 949.215.2323 www.baysidewindowcleaning.com Clear Windows 949.485.8793 949.366.9386 San Clemente, www.clearwindows-llc.com

RESTAURANTS

Café Calypso 114 Avenida Del Mar #4 Carbonara Trattoria 949.366.1040 111 Avenida Del Mar, #B, www.carbonara.com The Cellar 949.492.3663 156 Ave. Del Mar, www.thecellarsite.com

ROOFING CONTRACTORS

949.361.4867 (GUMS) Jim Thomas Roofing 949.492.3459 Dr. Alice P. Moran, DMD 1001 Avenida Pico, Ste. K, www.moranperio.com 162 Calle de Industrias

TILE & STONE INSTALLATION Kohler Tile Contracting

949.498.6204

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 Call Angela Edwards at 949.682.1667 to list your business

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SUDOKU

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

SOLUTION SOLUTION SOLUTION SOLUTION See today’s solution in next week’s issue.

ON LIFE AND LOVE AFTER 50: Tom Blake

Many Singles Over 50 Find Success in Internet Dating I nternet dating often gets a bad rap from singles age 50 and over. However, lots of seniors have had success using it.

In January 2009, Glen, a resident of Ventura County, hadn’t had a date with anyone other than his ex-wife for 25 years. He joined Chemistry.com, an Internet dating site, and eventually met Cheryl, who lived in Orange County.

Glen said, “The Internet serves as a valuable tool in that you can cast your net to a much wider audience. Without it, I doubt I would have ever found Cheryl. I was fortunate to have the freedom to move to OC, which allowed our relationship to continue to grow.

“I still pinch myself to make sure I’m not dreaming! We’ve been together for over two years and are the happiest we’ve ever been.”

Ruth said, “I am 76. My husband died in 2002. Last year, I met the man of my dreams on Match.com. Dating online isn’t

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easy, but if you work at it, and use common sense, you can be successful.

“If the one you are looking for is one in 100, you have to be in touch with 99 people before meeting that person.

When one doesn’t work ON LIFE AND LOVE AFTER 50 out, think of it as being

By Tom Blake one person closer to going through all 99. I kept a spreadsheet of everyone to whom I had written so I wouldn’t contact the same person twice.

“Put in a half hour a day if you can.

Keep a positive attitude and maintain your sense of humor.”

Sandra, 51, emailed, “I was encouraged three years ago by my sister to try an Internet dating site. I wrote the bio and completed the personality tests. Then I got cold feet. I did not pay the fee so I forgot about it.

“Seven months ago, I received a notification from the dating site that I had an email. I figured it was a promotion. I went to the site and was able to log on—it was a free communication day unbeknownst to me. The email was a smiley face from Stephen.

“I read Stephen’s bio and we seemed to have common interests. We corresponded for a month prior to meeting for dinner.

There were no fireworks. But we had enough working for us to go to a concert the following weekend.

“Seven months later, we have a relationship with a strong foundation built on love, laughter and patience. Internet dating enables you to find people you might never meet any other way—even if you don’t know you are participating.”

Charli shared, “September 9 was Richard’s and my first anniversary of meeting online. This adventure in our lives has been amazing; and me, the woman who

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decided I was going to be alone at 73!

Women shouldn’t give up on being with someone special; hang in, it will happen.”

Jo stated, “Two months ago, I met Bob on Zoosk, an Internet dating site. He is a widower of six years, myself divorced for 10. We chatted a couple weeks, then, met for dinner. I had no expectations. Bob and I are extremely happy—and while it is still new, what seems to be developing between us made that ‘one more try’ worth it.

“It’s like that inspirational story, 212 Degrees. If you stop boiling water at 211 degrees, the water doesn’t boil. You may just miss something wonderful in life by giving up just a degree too soon.”

Tom Blake is a San Clemente resident and Dana Point business owner who has authored three books on middle-aged dating.

For dating information: www.FindingLoveAfter50.com. To comment: tompblake@ gmail.com. SC

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BY JIM SHILANDER

News and updates on San Clemente’s business community

CLOSING DOORS

ACHIEVEMENTS

u Pauline Duck is closing the doors on Best of Britain on Del Mar after 27 years, but she’s doing so voluntarily.

“I just wanted to retire,” Duck said.

“Twenty-seven years is a long time.” Best of Britain has primarily stocked British imports, including foods, teas and small gift items.

Duck said she’s relied a lot on a contingent of native Britons living in San Clemente, as well as a number of American who wanted something to remind them of trips to Britain when they got back home. She joked that many of her customers hadn’t been too happy with her since informing them of the news. “My customers are really upset with me, but they understand my need to retire,” she said. Duck been assisted for a number of years by friends who help whenever she needs them, she said.

While many businesses on Del Mar have closed up shop in recent years, including a number of specialized outlets similar to hers, Duck said it was personal touches that kept her going.

“I think the key has probably been service, friendliness and going the extra mile for customers.”

u Hometown San Clemente chef Erika Tucker was the crowd’s favorite at Saturday’s Green Feast fundraising event held at The Ecology Center in San Juan Capistrano, winning the right to set and prepare the menu at next year’s event.

Tucker, who works as head chef at The Cellar in San Clemente, won the “Eco App Off,” competition, in which chefs from restaurants from across Southern California prepared their best appetizers for attendees at the Green Feast, who got to vote for their favorite two dishes from the dozen chefs who competed. Tucker’s dish consisted of two parts, a small cup of corn soup with a whipped ghost cheese and mango honey crustini. Chefs also were restricted to ingredients found in a 200-mile area.

This was the fourth annual farm dinner held at the property. Ecology Center founder Evan Marks called the facility, “One of the great resources in South Orange County.

“The Ecology Center is inspiring the community, serving as an opportunity for learn-

Participants at The Ecology Center’s annual Green Feast fundraiser got to enjoy food from a dozen chefs from across Southern California, all of whom competed in the “Eco App Off,” competition to choose the crowd’s favorite appetizer. Erika Tucker of San Clemente’s The Cellar won the competition, and will be the head chef for next year’s dinner. Photos by Jim Shilander

ing and for volunteer work,” Marks said, along with the South Coast Farm, which provided organic, local produce. “This is a great way to bring people together to talk to people about the importance of eating locally.”

Tucker hopes to work with The Ecology Center to educate children on locally sourced food. SC

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Triton Report

By Steve Breazeale

FOOTBALL • The San Clemente Tritons football team continued their impressive stretch of play on September 7 by defeating the visiting Dana Hills Dolphins 42-14 in a non-league game at Thalassa Stadium.

The Tritons (3-0) did most of their damage to the Dolphins (0-3) on the ground, and opened up an early 14-0 lead after touchdown runs by senior De Andre James and junior Dakota Mersino, Mersino’s score coming just 50 seconds after James’ rush.

Penalties were a big issue for the Dolphins in their last game against Fountain Valley and the problem continued for them on Friday. After the Dana Hills defense forced the Tritons to punt out of their own side of the field mid way through the first quarter, the Dolphins were called for having too many men on the field and the ball returned to the Tritons with a fresh set of downs. San Clemente promptly drove down the field to set up James’ rushing touchdown. In the first half alone the Dolphins were called for seven penalties that added up to 65 yards.

OUTDOOR SPOTLIGHT

ANNUAL IRON MAN BENEFITS BOYS & GIRLS CLUB

Golfing 18 holes, throwing darts, shooting hoops; these aren’t exactly the activities one thinks of when they hear the words “Iron Man Contest”.

But for 16 years those same activities, plus a few others, decide the winner of the annual Iron Man Team Contest benefiting the Boys and Girls Club of San Clemente. This year’s contest will be held on September 28 and is sponsored by the Sheckler Foundation.

Every year dozens of contestants take part in a day long sports marathon, in which teams of two will try and rack up as many points as possible in seven events, which include:

“Penalties were very frustrating. Some of them were iffy calls,” Dolphin senior safety Nigel Crosby said.

Tritons senior quarterback Sean Donnelly was quiet in the first quarter but broke through in the second with a 48-yard touchdown pass to Mersino that made it 21-0. It was a nice designed play in which Donnelly pump faked a pass to a nearby receiver, causing the Dolphins secondary to bite hard, which freed up Mersino down the sideline. Donnelly found him easily to complete the play.

The Triton defense then forced a three and out and scored on the following drive, this time on a three yard touchdown run by senior Christian Bailey that made it 28-0.

Dolphin junior quarterback Mac Vail was pressured all night long and was sacked five times. Because of the constant pressure, the Dolphin offense was stifled and scrapped together 218 total yards of offense. San Clemente’s outside linebacker Kelsey Benoit sacked Vail twice.

“In the last couple of weeks we haven’t been able to blitz a lot…It was nice for us to unleash a bit and bring some pressure (on the quarterback),” Triton head coach Jaime Ortiz said.

With San Clemente leading 35-0, sophomore wide receiver Connor Hill streaked down the sideline and Vail sent

Contestants in last year’s Iron Man Contest try their hand at lawn bowling. Courtesy photo

18 holes of golf at Shorecliffs Golf Club, lawn bowling, shooting free throws, doubles ping pong, billiards, Frisbee golf and darts.

The day gets started early on the

a lob pass that Hill caught in stride. Hill ran the length of the field to complete a 68-yard touchdown play to cut San Clemente’s lead to 35-7.

The Tritons added another touchdown early in the fourth quarter when Donnelly connected with senior tight end Ryan Alvarez for a 13-yard touchdown pass.

That score forced a running clock and made it 42-7.

The Dolphins tacked on a touchdown with the clock winding down in the fourth that made it 42-14.

“The way (San Clemente) is playing right now I don’t think it really mattered who their opponent was. They’ve played strong in all three (games),” Dolphin head coach Todd Rusinkovich said.

“Right now we’re kind of taking some steps back and we’re hoping next week we can take some steps forward.”

Quick Hits: Donnelly threw for 191 yards, completing 12 out of 20 passes, with three touchdown passes and an interception. Vail threw for 125 yards (8 out of 15) and a touchdown.

Bailey had another solid game, running for 56 yards on nine carries and he scored two rushing touchdowns. He also caught two passes for 38 yards.

GIRLS TENNIS • The Triton girls tennis team was set to play Huntington Beach at home on September 10, results were

golf course with a best ball, 7 a.m. shotgun start. The caravan will then migrate over to San Luis Rey Park for lawn bowling and most of the other events. The last event of the day will be the dart competition at the San Clemente Elks Lodge.

Those interested in taking part in the Iron Man are encouraged to do so as quickly as possible. Fees are $150 per player or $300 per two-man team. To register, go to www.BeGreatSanClemente.org for details. Or, pay in person at the Boys & Girls Club, 1304 Calle Valle, San Clemente, CA. 92674.

— Steve Breazeale

not available at press time. They now hit the road to play Laguna Beach in a nonleague game this afternoon at 3 p.m.

GIRLS GOLF • In their second game against El Toro this season the Tritons lost, this time in a 204-224 loss at Talega Golf Course in San Clemente on September 6. The Tritons play Trabuco Hills September 13 at Dove Canyon Country Club at 2:30 p.m. Next Game: 9/14 at the Palm Desert Tournament at the Lakes Country Club, 1 p.m.

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL • The Tritons (03) lost to Huntington Beach (6-1) in three sets on September 11.

BOYS WATER POLO • The Tritons (0-1) opened their season on the road against Huntington Beach in a nonleague matchup on September 11 and lost 12-5. They will get their first taste of tournament competition starting September 13 when they head to Clovis West High to compete in the Clovis West Tournament. Next Game: 9/13-9/15 at Clovis West Tournament, TBA BOYS/GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY • The Tritons will race in their second meet of the season September 16 at the Woodbridge Invitational in Estancia. The race start times are TBA.

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SCOOP ON THE LOCAL SURF COMMUNITY

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GROM OF THE WEEK Logan Crossan Age: 8, Saddleback Valley Christian Logan Crossan of San Clemente has been surfing for a year and a half and is one of the most stoked groms in town. As a member of the Soul Surfing team, this regular footer can often be found tearing up waves atop his 5’0” Move or Die at Church Beach and the Pier. Lately he’s been practicing cutbacks in preparation for upcoming WSA contests. Logan loves everything about surfing and can’t get enough of it.

“It’s fun being in the water, catching a wave, making turns; everything about it is fun,” he said. “I like pumping and riding down the face and talking to people in the water while waiting for waves. When I see a peak, I go for it, but I try not to be a wave hog.

If someone’s already on the wave, I back out.” Logan also enjoys Jiu Jitsu, baseball, football, basketball, drawing—usually “Army stuff or animals”—and building things with Legos. He just started third grade and is a good student whose favorite classes Logan Crossan. Courtesy photo are math, Bible and science. He has surfed in Kauai and said he definitely wants to go back, “because it’s humid and the water is nice and warm and beautiful.” He’d also like to thank his parents for being his “biggest sponsors” and supporting him. “When I grow up I want to be a police officer or an architect. Or, I might want to work with my dad selling vitamins to doctors and stuff,” Logan said. “Oh, and I want to be a pro surfer too.” —Andrea Swayne

Remembering Tubesteak

Stoke-o-Rama, SC Open Saturday

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Memorial for Terry ‘Tubesteak’ Tracy set for September 14

By Andrea Swayne San Clemente Times

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urf icon Terry “Tubesteak” Tracy, 77, died in his San Clemente home on August 22 due to complications caused by diabetes.

A memorial service for Tracy is scheduled for Friday, September 14, 3 p.m. at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point. The public is welcome.

Tracy is credited with being one of the early surf pioneers—living for a few years in a shack he built on the beach at Malibu—who inspired the Big Kahuna character in the novel Gidget. The story then inspired the 1959 movie of the same name which thrust surfing into the nation’s pop culture limelight.

His daughter Jennifer Tracy said the Doheny Longboard Surfing Association, Doheny State Park and her dad’s many friends have been instrumental in organizing the memorial gathering.

“The outpouring of support that my family has received since my dad passed has

Terry “Tubesteak” Tracy at Malibu.

Courtesy of Jennifer Tracy

been really helpful and amazing. Our family is really thankful for everyone’s concern,” said Jennifer Tracy. “He was a surf icon but he was an even better father and we will miss him tremendously. We enjoyed the stories he told when we were growing up— about his life as a surfer—and we’ll really miss that, but we will miss his guidance too.

He was the best dad.”

Memorial speakers will include Jim Kempton, Kemp Aaberg, Rudy Atencio, Andy Wilson, Dorian Paskowitz and Tom Morey.

Tracy is survived by his wife Phyllis, children Pamela Guinn, Jocelyn Graham and Jennifer, Patrick, Michael, Jonathan and Moe Tracy, as well as eight grandchildren. SC

he first ever Stoke-o-Rama surf contest presented by the Gudauskas brothers—Patrick, Dane and Tanner— and the Friends of San Clemente Beaches Parks and Recreation Foundation, is set for this Saturday, September 15 at T Street.

Check-in begins at 6:45 a.m. and competition will begin at 7 a.m. with the first heat of the Boys U14 division.

With pre-registration having taken place August 4 through 15, all entries have been filled, but there is still plenty of reason to attend. The lineup of talented local groms is sure to please by putting on an entertaining display of skill in the water.

“Fun for the kids and funds for the foundation” has been the mission statement of this event, and to carry on these efforts the

nonprofit Friends of San Clemente will have a booth on site to continue accepting donations. Money raised allows the foundation to assist the city’s parks and recreation funding needs and provide scholarships for under privileged youth in San Clemente.

The Gudauskas brothers have so far raised $10,000 for the foundation and invite the public to attend in support of their efforts and to enjoy this celebration of surf for the kids of San Clemente.

This is the foundation’s 5th annual surfing contest and part of the SC Open, which includes a skate contest, Sunday, September 16, 7 a.m. at Ralphs Skate Court, 241 Avenida La Pata.

For more information, see www.friendsofsanclemente.org. —AS The 13th Annual Billabong Cosmic Creek retro surfboard surf contest went off Saturday and Sunday, September 8 and 9 at Salt Creek Beach in Dana Point. Cosmic Pro division winners included (L to R) San Clemente’s David Giddings in fourth place; Courtney Conlogue of Santa Ana in second; winner, Australia’s Wade Goodall and in third, Tom Curren of Santa Barbara.

Log on to www.sanclementetimes.com for the story and full results.

Photo by Craig Book