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Fall Fests SeaFest and Carnival Colossal Coming to San Clemente E Y E O N S C / PAG E 8

A young carnival-goer enjoys a ride aboard a flying elephant at a past Carnival Colossal. Photo by Andrea Swayne

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Officer Will Not Face Criminal Charges in Loggins Shooting

City Council Candidates Take on Coming Traffic Issues

Battle of the Paddle a Record Breaking Event

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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO San Juan Capistrano resident Edmond Connor filed a complaint Monday, September 24 with the state Fair Political Practices Commission, the Orange County District Attorney’s office and the city of San Juan Capistrano, asking them to investigate what he believes are campaign violations committed by Capistrano Common Sense, a local watchdog group and supporters of City Council candidates Roy Byrnes and Kim McCarthy. Connor alleges the group is in violation of the Political Reform Act and a city ordinance because of their open advocacy for the two candidates as well as their solicitation of donations, despite not being registered as political action committee.

Capistrano Common Sense editorial board member Kim Lefner said of the complaint, “I think this is absolutely bogus. In my opinion, Ed Connor is trying to bully us into silence.”

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The Orange County Planning Commission on September 26 voted unanimously to recommend the Environmental Impact Report for the Dana Point Harbor Marina Improvement Project to the Board of Supervisors for certification. The public meeting was originally scheduled for August 8. County officials agreed to postpone it after a boaters’ group requested more time to review the report. Elements such as proposed docks at Baby Beach were taken out of the plan which also calls for leaving the West Harbor as is, no channel narrowing and moving forward with a repair and replace strategy rather than a complete removal and rebuild. Upon certification by the Board of Supervisors, the county will prepare specific designs to be included in a Coastal Development Permit application to be submitted to the California Coastal Commission.

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…the Manuel Loggins Case?

THE LATEST: The Orange County District Attorney’s office will not pursue charges against the Orange County Sheriff’s Deputy who shot and killed Marine Sgt. Manuel Loggins at San Clemente High School last February.

The DA’s office released its findings on the case Friday afternoon, stating that they would not have been able to prove a criminal case against Deputy Darren Sandberg, so no charges would be filed. Investigators used testimony from police officers at the scene, including Sandberg, as well as Loggins’ two daughters; along with the video taken of the incident by Sandberg’s dashboard camera.

Loggins, a 31-year-old Marine, was shot after driving two of his daughters for a workout/ Bible-study session at San Clemente High School in the early morning hours of February 7. The girls reported that their father had been speeding and acting strangely that morning and had run a red light on the way to the high school.

Investigators concluded, “It was reasonable for Deputy Sandberg to believe that Loggins posed an imminent threat to the safety of the children who were unbelted in the car. Deputy District Attorney Susan Price noted that Sandberg, “spoke with passion and conviction,” regarding his desire to protect the two girls.

WHAT’S NEXT: Although no criminal charges would be filed against Sandberg or any of the other officers involved, the findings of the DA do not preclude a civil case against anyone involved in the incident.

The Loggins family issued a press release Tuesday expressing disappointment at the findings which noted that the family “wishes it to be known that it will seek justice through the civil justice system to the fullest extent possible.”

San Clemente Times October 4–10, 2012

FIND OUT MORE: For future updates, visit sanclementetimes.com. —Jim Shilander

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…City Council Public Events?

THE LATEST: Four of the remaining five candidates for San Clemente City Council presented their views on ways to ensure a bright future for the city at the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce’s Candidate Forum last Thursday, but it was issues from the past that still seemed to stir up emotions from some voters.

Candidate Mike Mortenson was booed by some in the crowd, when he declined to answer “yes” or “no” to a possible toll road extension to Trestles, saying that he couldn’t without a proposal in front of him. The candidates were also asked how they would vote today on Measure A, if it came up, as well as what they would do to encourage economic development in San Clemente and their opinions on the proposed height restriction in historic downtown.

WHAT’S NEXT: Another candidate forum will be held Thursday, October 4, at San Clemente Presbyterian Church, 119 N. Avenida de Estrella, sponsored by The League of Women Voters of Capistrano Bay and the Downtown Business Association. The Chamber also announced endorsements of both Mortenson and incumbent councilmember Jim Dahl for the two seats after the hearing.

Commission will host a public hearing Tuesday, October 9, at the St. Regis Monarch Beach in Dana Point to discuss safety at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station, and the NRC’s regulation of SONGS. San Clemente Green’s Gary Headrick said he and his organization hope that public concern about the goings on at SONGS, as well as general concern over safety at the facility, will lead the NRC to take a hard look at an amendment to Southern California Edison’s license to operate the facility, which he said would allow outside nuclear energy experts the opportunity to take a look at the facility. Headrick also said he hoped those experts would find compelling reasons to show that Unit 2 at the plant should not be restarted.

Jennifer Manfre of Southern California Edison said representatives from the utility company would be in attendance and participate in discussions, but she emphasized that the NRC would lead the meeting.

WHAT’S NEXT: Lara Uselding, a public affairs officer for the NRC, said that more information on the meeting, including information on participating via webcast, would be made available later this week at the NRC’s website for the plant, publicblog.nrc-gateway.gov.

FIND OUT MORE: For coverage of the meeting, see sanclementetimes.com. —JS

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FIND OUT MORE: For coverage of Thursday’s forum, see sanclementetimes.com.

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…the San Onofre NRC Meeting?

THE LATEST: The Nuclear Regulatory

…San Clemente Citizens on Patrol?

THE LATEST: The San Clemente City Council approved the creation of a Police Services Citizen Academy for the city at its meeting Tuesday. The program, which Chief of Police Services John Coppock Page 3

was modeling after successful programs in other cities in the county and across the country, was intended to foster greater understanding between law enforcement and ordinary citizens, Coppock told the council.

The program would be open to adults living or working in San Clemente who met certain criteria.

WHAT’S NEXT: Coppock said he intended to start the program in the first quarter of 2013, after receiving approval for $15,000 in startup funds. Once a start date was finalized, Coppock said, information on applying for the program would be released.

FIND OUT MORE: Information on the program will be released on the police services Facebook page, facebook.com/pages/cityof-san-clemente-police-services. —JS

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…the Driftwood Memorial Repairs?

THE LATEST: After being damaged by vandals overnight September 10, repairs have been made at the 9/11 Driftwood Memorial at Poche Beach. San Diego Gas and Electricity workers installed a new light pole near the memorial site Tuesday. Lynda Cline, who helps manage the Palm Beach Park trailer park, which owns the memorial site, said she hopes the light will help prevent such incidents in the future.

WHAT’S NEXT: Cline said that the community had rallied to help repair the site and prevent future vandalism. The decorative bricks around the driftwood, which had been taken out and thrown about the beach, would be mortared into place, in order to prevent future vandalism.

FIND OUT MORE: For more information on the memorial, visit sanclementetimes. com. —JS www.sanclementetimes.com

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Cereal Celebration San Clemente High School students chose breakfast cereal theme for Homecoming Parade

By Jim Shilander San Clemente Times

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riday’s traditional Homecoming Parade brought the city together to support the San Clemente Tritons as well as rest of the students at San Clemente High School. The theme for this year’s festivities was “Cereal,” and students dressed up their floats in themes relating to different breakfast cereal characters. SC Photos by Tricia Zines

Casa Romantica Gala’s Tenth Anniversary Draws Big Crowd

Photo by Jim Shilander

Three hundred fifty people attended the tenth annual Toast to the Casa event Saturday at the Casa Romantica in San Clemente. The event included 16 local restaurants, as well as more than 40 area wineries, and raised money on behalf of the Casa, which serves as a cultural center for San Clemente and the rest of south Orange County.

San Clemente Times October 4–10, 2012

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EYE ON SC CITY AND COMMUNITY CALENDAR Thursday, October 4 City Council Candidate Forum 7 p.m.

The League of Women Voters and Downtown Business Assoc. are hosting a City Council Candidate Forum on at the San Clemente Presbyterian Church. 119 Avenida de la Estrella, San Clemente, 949.492.7675.

Saturday, October 6 Walk to End Alzheimer’s 7:30 a.m.12 p.m. Alzheimer’s Association fundraising walk at Doheny State Beach. 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.757.3708, www.danapoint.org.

Sunday, October 7 San Clemente Farmers Market 9 a.m.1 p.m. Fresh produce, flowers and more every Sunday along Avenida Del Mar. Rain or shine.

Monday, October 8 Columbus Day Golf Tournament The San Clemente Knights of Columbus Council’s annual golf tournament at the San Juan Hills Golf Club to benefit the Columbian Foundation. $125. 32120 San Juan Creek Road, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.1167, www.stellamaris3772.com, www.sanjuanhillsgolf.com.

Tuesday, October 9 Pro and Cons of Ballot Measures 7 p.m. The League of Women Voters present the pros and cons of the ballot measures on the November election ballot on at the Palisades United Methodist Church. 27002 Camino de Estrella, Capistrano Beach, 949.492.7675.

Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting 7 p.m. Community Center, 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

General Plan Advisory Committee Meeting 5:30 p.m. Library Annex Building, Multi-Purpose Room, 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

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

Wednesday, October 10 Human Affairs Meeting 3 p.m.

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

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

San Clemente Times October 4–10, 2012

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League of Women Voters Prepares for Upcoming Election u The Capistrano Bay League of Women Voters will be registering eligible high school- and college-aged voters at back-to-school nights and Saddleback College. Students who will be 18-yearsold by Election Day on November 6 can register to vote. The last day to register in time to vote is October 22. The league is also hosting a ballot proposition forum, “Pros and Cons,” October 9 at 7 p.m. at Palisades United Methodist Church, 27002 Camino De Estrella, Capistrano Beach. The event aims to provide clarification of each ballot measure, including what a “yes” or “no” vote means and who is opposed or against each measure. All are welcome to attend.

Guild Hosts Presentation on Senior Memory Loss u The October 15 meeting of the Guild of Saddleback Memorial Center will include a special presentation on senior memory loss, hosted by Cathy Allen, executive director of Del Obispo Terrace and a certified therapeutic therapist and social services administrator. Allen has written several books about working with memory impairment. Her presentation, called “So You Think You are Loving Your Mind!” will take place in conference room “C” by the hospital cafeteria. A $10-lunch will begin at 11:30 a.m., followed by the presentation at noon. Anyone with an interest in the topic can attend. For more information, call 949.366.5928.

St. Clement’s Church Welcomes Pets to Receive Blessing u In honor of ‘St. Francis’ Day,’ St. Clement’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church is hosting a “Blessing of the Animals” event Sunday, October 7 at 4 p.m. Pet owners are invited to bring their animals to the church patio to receive a blessing.

Pets should be properly leashed, caged or restrained. The church is located at 202 Avenida Aragon.

Discount Tickets on Sale for Colossal Carnival and Expo

Selection Committee Formed for San Clemente Sports Hall of Fame

Robert Heinly of San Clemente, pictured, and another man saved this pelican at Calafia State Beach over the weekend. The two men discovered the pelican with a hook in its mouth, wrapped up in fishing line and unable to get free. When the two men discovered the pelican, they cut it free and removed the hook, at which point the bird flew away.

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987 Avenida Vista Hermosa; and the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce, 1100 N. El Camino Real. This year’s event will take place October 11-14 at the newly-opened Vista Hermosa Sports Park.

Casino San Clemente Hosts Open House Events u The historic Casino San Clemente is hosting an informal bridal open house Saturday, October 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Brides-to-be, their families and their friends are invited to attend this free event, which will be catered by the Casino’s exclusive caterer, Jay’s Catering.

The casino has also begun hosting weekly open houses on Mondays and Tuesday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Fridays and Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to noon. For more information, visit thecasinosanclemente. com or call 949.369.6600.

Cyber Café Offers Course on Smartphones

u Discount tickets are available until October 12 for the Friends of San Clemente Beach, Parks & Recreation’s Colossal Carnival and Expo. Tickets can be purchased at: City Hall, 100 Avenida Presidio; the Community Development Department, 910 Calle Negocio; the Parks and Recreation Department, 100 N. Calle Seville; the San Clemente Aquatic Center,

u Cyber Café, a service provided by the Friends of the San Clemente Beaches, Parks and Recreation Foundation, is hosting one-day class on smartphones Thursday, October 11, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

This class is designed for people who have yet to familiarize themselves with smart phones, including iPhones and Android

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u The Friends of the San Clemente Beaches, Parks and Recreation Foundation announced that it has launched its Sports Hall of Fame on a dedicated wall at the San Clemente Aquatics Center. The Friends have formed a seven-member committee, which will be responsible for reviewing and approving Hall of Fame nominees. The committee members are: Don Kindred, Friends founder and publisher of The San Clemente Journal; John Dorey of the Friends; Sam Masotto, president of San Clemente Little League; Steve Pezman, San Clemente surfer and publisher and member of the Surfing Heritage Foundation; Norb Garrett, publisher and founder of The San Clemente Times; Sandy Kos, board member of San Clemente Aquatics; and City Councilman Jim Evert. The Hall of Fame will formally recognize individuals who have dedicated considerable time and effort to the city’s youth sports or serve as role models in athletics. The committee will vote once annually to select new inductees. In its inaugural year, the Hall of Fame will induct 10 individuals and up to three in subsequent years. The public is welcome to submit applications nominating individuals between September and mid-November. For more information, visit friendsofsanclemente.org.

Local Artists Host Exhibition October 6 u A group of local artists have come together to take part in a free exhibition to the public on October 6, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at San Clemente Art Supply’s Green Flash Gallery, located at 1531 N. El Camino Real. Dana Point-based jeweler Thais Pacci will be joined by San Clemente photographer Allison Moore, photographer Mike Woodward and Alison Huie in a showcase of their work, called “Kickstart.” For more information about the event, visit facebook. com/ockickstart.

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SeaFest and Carnival Highlight Early October Start of fall brings more community events to San Clemente

By Jim Shilander San Clemente Times

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hile the leaves on the trees might not turn with quite the beauty they do elsewhere, the seasonal turn is bringing in its own changes to San Clemente.

Two major events will be coming to San Clemente in the next week. This week brings the 25th annual SeaFest on Sunday, sponsored by the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce. Next weekend will bring the Carnival Colossal and Expo, which returns after a one-year break at the Vista Hermosa Sports Park.

SeaFest SeaFest, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, is going back to its roots, somewhat. The annual surf contest, which had originally been a feature for younger groms, had grown to include a number of competitors from outside the city. Chamber President Lynn Wood said the organization has decided to return the contest to local children.

“We wanted to get back to a hometown feel for the contest,” Wood said. “Parents are really excited.”

Until this past week, however, the contest may not have come together. Though the chamber had ordered prizes and taken other steps to get it going, the organization didn’t have anyone to actually run the contest. A call went out to members and others in the community looking for help.

Dean Reynolds, owner of The Warehouse and a veteran contest organizer stepped up after receiving a call from a friend about the need.

“It’s a community event,” Reynolds said.

“We never want to see an event like that, and particularly a surfing event, go by the wayside. As soon as I heard I said ‘Absolutely, I’m happy to help.’” The same was true, Reynolds said of his co-organizer, Maurice Agnello, who rents space at The Warehouse for his own surf businesses. “I hung up the phone and turned to Maurice and said, ‘Do you want to do this?’ And he said ‘Of course.’”

Reynolds said that while the event had been enjoyable as a bigger contest, brining the contest back to its origins had a number of positives.

“It’s more exciting as a community and family event for the younger surfers,” Reynolds said. “There’s a lot more opportunities for kids to maybe enter their first event and maybe win something.”

In addition to the surf contest, the chamber has added a number of other events for families, in addition to some of the other events that have become a traditional part of the event, such as the chowder contest. New events include a “diaper derby,” races for toddlers and those even San Clemente Times October 4–10, 2012

The annual Chowder Cookoff is a traditional favorite at SeaFest, which is this Sunday at San Clemente Pier. Courtesy Photo

The Carnival Colossal and Expo returns this year to a now completed Vista Hermosa Sports Park. The event will be held from Thursday, October 11 through Sunday October 15. Photo by Andrea Swayne

younger, as well as a bubble-gum chewing contest. There will also be a Coast Guard search and rescue demonstration planned, although Wood noted that in the event of a need to actually rescue, the demonstration would not take place. Chamber members would also have booths set up at the event.

Carnival Colossal and Expo The Sports Park has hosted the Carnival during its previous two incarnations, in 2009 and 2010, but with construction at the park coming to a close, the carnival was not held last year. Friends of San Clemente Beaches, Parks & Recreation President Tom Wicks said that this year, with

construction completed, things should be much easier for those attending.

“The parking is all set out now, there’s great access,” Wicks said. “The field is in much better shape than it was two years ago, when it was kind of a dust bowl.” Parking would be available on-site this year, and a shuttle would also be available to take people from San Clemente High School to the sports park as well.

Group treasurer Jim Nielsen said the park was “a great venue with good size and easy access,” for the carnival. And, with more parents and other residents using the park since it opened earlier this year, more people were aware of its location, making

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that less of an issue than it had been in the last few years.

Nielsen said the group would be splitting half the funds raised from the expo portion of the event, which will feature a number of local organizations, with the Courtney’s SandCastle Foundation, which is raising funds for the second phase of construction of the universally-accessible playground at the sports park. The second phase will feature a sensory garden with a number of fragrant flowers and other items to help stimulate the senses of children with disabilities. The Carnival also served as the main fundraiser for the Friends, which helps to cover the organization’s limited expenses, as well as helping to fund city recreation programs and scholarship programs to open up participation.

The SeaFest events are all taking place its traditional spot on the San Clemente Pier from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Parking shuttles will be available to transport attendees from San Clemente High School to the event throughout that period.

The Carnival is being held from Thursday, October 11, through Sunday, October 14. The Expo will run from Friday through Sunday. The events run from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursday, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday, 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday and 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets booths for the event are available throughout the city. Information on locations can be found at friendsofsanclemente.org. SC www.sanclementetimes.com

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SC Sheriff’s Blotter COMPILED BY ADAM HERZOG

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.

Monday, October 1 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Del Comercio, 2700 Block (09:29 p.m.)

A patrol check was requested for several juveniles who had jumped the fence into the lawn bowling area at Trestles Park.

The caller was afraid the juveniles would drink and destroy the property.

WELFARE CHECK Carretera, 2700 Block (8:04 p.m.) Police were informed of a domestic dispute involving a mother and son. Apparently, the son attempted to poison the mother and was holding her against her will in attempt to kill her for her money. The suspect was arrested when police arrived.

MISSING JUVENILE Santa Clara, 0 Block (2:34 p.m.) A worried mother called police informing them that her son had runaway from home. She claimed her son is bipolar and was without his medications. Also, the mother told police that her son had runaway several times before and that he was last seen the previous morning.

INVESTIGATE PERSON DOWN Camino de Los Mares, 600 Block (2:23 p.m.) A female was seen asleep on the steps on the back stairway of Ocean View Plaza. The woman smelled of alcohol and was holding an empty bottle of vodka.

ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY Calle Agua/Camino de los Mares (2:11 p.m.) Animal control was called when a man saw a Golden Retriever locked inside of a black Ford pickup truck. The weather was extremely hot, and the dog was apparently seen panting in the vehicle for an San Clemente Times October 4–10, 2012

Sunday, September 30 KEEP THE PEACE Calle Real, 600 Block (11:28 p.m.) A distressed woman was seen in front of the rehab home claiming the rehab program is unsafe. Additionally, she claimed that they kicked her out of the house and told her to get a cab home. The patient was extremely scared because she was unfamiliar with the area.

DISTURBANCE—FAMILY DISPUTE Marquita, 200 Block (9:39 p.m.) Caller stated that their daughter and her boyfriend were arguing in front of their apartment complex. The boyfriend was attempting to take her car.

DISTURBANCE Marquita, 200 Block (8:35 p.m.) Police were called to monitor an argument between a landlord and tenant. The landlord was extremely angry and refused to allow the tenant back into his home. The two were only yelling at the time.

WELFARE CHECK Camino De Estrella/ I-5 (8:21 p.m.)

A patrol check was required for a silver car stopped in the middle of the lanes just west of Interstate 5. The driver appeared to be passed out at the wheel.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Via Cancion/Via Belleza (12:56 a.m.)

A patrol check was requested for the area for a group of juveniles who were hanging out in the area. The caller was concerned because it was past curfew.

Saturday, September 29 TRAFFIC HAZARD Avenida San Pablo/El Camino Real (10:43 p.m.) Juveniles were seen blocking the number-one lane with traffic cones. Police were informed of the incident, and the roadway was eventually cleared.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Avenida Del Poniente, 200 Block (8:19 a.m.) A male around twenty years old was seen hiding in the bushes dressed in black clothing and a black baseball cap.

After spending some time in the bushes, he jumped out and began skateboarding towards Las Palmas school.

DISTURBANCE Avenida Victoria, 600 Block (10:22 p.m.)

Police were called when a man witnessed a group of people in a black Jeep Liberty, shooting airsoft bullets at people inside of Sunsets at the Pier. Paramedics were refused, but this was the second time in the evening that police were notified of an airsoft gun incident.

DISTURBANCE Camino De Los Mares, 600 Block (7:59 a.m.) A mother and son were seen engaged in physical and verbal altercation in the parking lot of San Clemente Hospital. The mother believed the son should check into the hospital for treatment for mental issues, however, the son refused and the argument ensued.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Avenida Victoria/Avenida Santa Barbara (9:49 p.m.) A patrol check was required for a small black SUV driving in the area, as the passengers were shooting at people with an airsoft pistol. The caller informed police she was hit several times and was concerned that the suspects could cause serious injury to someone.

Thursday, September 27

DISTURBANCE-FAMILY DISPUTE Avenida Santa Barbara (7:34 p.m.)

A woman and her husband were involved in a loud argument out in front of their house. Both the man and woman were drinking, and at one point, the husband climbed up onto the roof and threatened to jump off. Fortunately, the wife was able to convince him to come down from the roof.

DRUNK IN PUBLIC Avenida Del Mar/Ola Vista (5:27 p.m.)

A drunk man was seen stumbling out of the Avilas Ranchito restaurant by police.

The police continued to follow the man as he stumbled across the street toward the post office and began to urinate in the parking lot. Eventually, the man was issued a citation for public intoxication.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Calle Tejado/Calle Silla (1:46 a.m.)

A patrol check was requested after a caller said a man driving a dark colored sedan was seen looking into cars parked along the road. The subject was headed toward a dead end.

BURGLARY REPORT Avenida Santa Barbara, 400 Block (6:13 a.m.) A man called police claiming someone broke into his garage and stole his gun safe and military gear. The caller was not sure exactly when this happened but was positive it occurred at some point in the night.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE S. Calle Seville/Acebo Lane (1:25 a.m.)

A suspicious looking male was seen walking on Seville toward Victoria looking through car windows. The witness said minutes after the man was out of sight he heard a car alarm go off down the street in the direction the subject was headed.

INVESTIGATE PERSON DOWN Via Cascadita, 2700 Block (1:02 a.m.)

A male was seen lying unconscious in the side on the road near the DMV. The caller informed police he was unsure if there was a medical condition or if he was just drunk and passed out. OC Fire was sent out to the location.

CITIZEN ASSIST Avenida Presidio, 100 Block (3:35 p.m.)

A female called police stating a man had been living in her home for the past year against her wishes. The woman also claimed she had no idea how the man got into her home.

Friday, September 28 ROBBERY IN PROGRESS Calle Puente, 600 Block (9:02 p.m.)

The police were called after a man was robbed and assaulted with a scooter by three male teenagers. Paramedics were refused, but the victim’s wife did have some information as to what the suspects were wearing and what direction they were headed.

WELFARE CHECK Felipe, 1300 Block (6:43 p.m.) A witness called police to report a man slapping a small child while driving in the vehicle next to him.

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DISTURBANCE El Camino Real, 500 Block (6:03 p.m.)

An employee called police when she found a customer sleeping in one of the restrooms. The customer was locked inside the bathroom, but the employee could hear the snoring coming from inside.

KEEP THE PEACE Calle Mayita, 1800 Block (5:36 p.m.)

A woman called police claiming that her neighbors had dumped various toxic materials into her trashcan. The materials included a blood serum, human excrement and dog feces.

BURGLARY IN PROGRESS Calle Guadalajara, 2900 Block (5:10 p.m.) Police responded to a call from homeowners who had reason to believe someone broke into their home. After returning home, they noticed their garage door was kicked in and thought that someone was still inside.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE Camino De Estrella, 400 Block (10:57 a.m.) Police were informed of a black Mercedes that had been parked outside of the Big Lots for several days. The sunroof was open, and there was an open purse lying in the back seat of the car.

The caller felt that the car was too nice to be left in a parking overnight.

DISTURBANCE North El Camino Real/Avenida Palizada (2:32 a.m.) A female subject was seen walking in the middle of the street near the Ralph’s supermarket screaming obscenities. The woman seemed to be intoxicated and was almost hit by several passing vehicles. www.sanclementetimes.com

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Crosstown Traffic: I-5 Widening Concerns Candidates Council candidates on what can be done to alleviate traffic concerns Compiled by Jim Shilander San Clemente Times

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ith the widening of Interstate 5 and Pico coming over the next few years, traffic is almost certain to be a major issue in the next term. How should the city act to lessen the impact of traffic in the community as it continues to grow?

DAVID CLEGG: I believe the 241 Toll Road would have helped this problem.

We need to look at a similar project that we can get passed by our residents.

CHRIS HAMM: Traffic is an issue currently facing San Clemente. We must find funding for the La Pata extension. It will connect Forster Ranch and Talega to San Juan through the Ortega Hwy, reducing traffic on Los Mares, Avenida Pico and Vista Hermosa. We need to synchronize traffic lights on major roads in our town, which has proven to reduce travel times.

One thing I am currently working on is to reduce I-5 traffic by removing the nonemergency use of the electronic Amber Alert signs in San Clemente. They were put in without a traffic study and each weekend they cripple our town in both directions to tell us “Click it or Ticket.”

Currently, on the General Plan Advisory Committee, we are working to incorporate the Bike and Pedestrian master plan, which will make it easier and safer for people to get around without a car. I will encourage the business park to utilize flex hours so workers can come and go at different times.

As your council member I will not allow the 241-toll road to end at Pico like depicted on current maps. For more information on my campaign visit my website, electchrishamm.com.

JIM DAHL: The widening of Interstate 5 along with the remodeling and widening of Avenida Pico interchange and the enlarging of the Camino De Estrella Bridge with its additional carpool lanes and auxiliary lanes will cause traffic San Clemente Times September 27–October 3, 2012

The Interstate 5 entrance at Avenida Pico. Photo by Brian Park

problems and delays. The project will take about two years to complete. It will be a coordination nightmare with the various agencies on the project. The City of San Clemente, Caltrans, California Highway Patrol, Capistrano School District and the contractor should form a taskforce to deal with these issues. Pico will be very heavily impacted by the project. A traffic plan to deal with the congestion and delays should be a cooperative plan with these agencies. In the long term the completion the Orange County Master Plan of Highways with the completion of Ave La Pata and the SR 241 we should be in much better shape to deal with vehicular transportation.

Bicycle transportation should be enhanced by the adoption of the Bicycle Master Plan and the construction of new bikeways connecting all parts of the city.

MIKE MORTENSON: Traffic is unavoidable and we need to prepare for more. Current projections suggest 250,000 cars per day will soon travel through San Clemente on I-5. Realizing this, it’s vital that we develop a proactive plan to address these problems. I will ask that our city engineering department pre-

pare a traffic analysis to anticipate and mitigate local traffic impacts as best we can.

Reengineering the Pico interchange and construction of carpool and auxiliary lanes on I-5 will increase freeway congestion.

This was the case when the Vista Hermosa interchange was built and it will happen again. We should expect that San Clemente residents will increase their use of surface streets to bypass the construction zones.

Even I-5 travelers may try to go around construction using arterials such as El Camino Real from time to time. This will add pressure to our local traffic infrastructure.

Funding for the extension of La Pata to Ortega Highway is almost complete. I will work to expedite the completion of this important project, which will provide an alternative route north for many residents.

And I will support improving bicycle and pedestrian traffic, making it easier and safer to travel around town on foot or bicycle.

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1 ROBERT “BOB” BAKER: Any infrastructure development will be met with short-term spikes in traffic. This particular freeway project will be major and will have a huge

impact on local traffic. This is a large-scale series of developments that will benefit not just San Clemente, but much of south Orange County. Construction will begin on the Ortega Highway interchange in January. These are major projects that will occasionally close the entire freeway in the middle of the night. Be sure to stay informed. http://www.octa.net/ FreewayConstruction.aspx is a great place to check. Remember, the benefits that these projects are going to provide will dramatically lessen the impact of traffic bottlenecks in the future. In the meantime, we all have to work together to make this transition to a better road system as painless as possible. Try to leave earlier for school or work, and be mindful of construction crews and other drivers. Walk, bike, carpool and ride the train or bus more than you ever have. We’re moving in the right direction, and a short-term inconvenience will be well worth the long-term gain. SC

Coming Next Week: Candidates discuss the impact of development at Marblehead, which will likely take place during this council term. www.sanclementetimes.com

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CITY COUNCIL CORNER: By Mayor Jim Evert

The Facts About Downtown Building Height For those wondering what the hubbub’s been over, here’s a look at proposals for the future of downtown

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s the General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) and the Planning Commission work on the city’s new Centennial General Plan, urban design issues—including downJim Evert town building height and “village character”—have been a focus of recent discussions. This subject is interesting considering that building design is an important part of downtown San Clemente’s historic “village character.” Allow me to shed some light on the subject.

Where is historic downtown? The historic downtown, also referred to as the “TZone,” generally includes El Camino Real, from Palizada to Presidio and Del Mar from El Camino Real to Calle Seville.

What do current zoning codes allow?

Most of the T-Zone allows commercial uses or buildings that combine commercial uses on the ground floor with dwellings above or “mixed use.” In this area, new buildings with commercial uses alone are limited to two stories, or 33 feet in height, while new mixed use buildings

can have up to three stories, or 45 feet in height. Only buildings with mixed uses can be three-story. Development of mixed-use projects requires public hearings and approval of planning permits to ensure land uses are compatible and building designs follow the city’s zoning codes and design guidelines. Since adoption of the city’s current General Plan (1993), six buildings (only one on Del Mar) with three stories have been built in the T-Zone, though the property at 204 Avenida Del Mar technically represents a remodel of the old Cornet building with portions of the original building retained. The other three-story properties include: 139 and 154 Avenida Victoria; 107 Avenida De La Estrella; 127 Avenida Serra; and, 115 Avenida Miramar.

What does the GPAC recommend?

GPAC members, during their discussion of downtown land use and “village character” voted 10 to 7, with two abstentions and six members absent, to support a ban on new three-story buildings on Del Mar and El Camino Real in the T-Zone. The GPAC is a 24-member committee appointed by the City Council to act as a “sounding board” and advise the Planning Commission and

City Council regarding the proposed General Plan. The City Council has the final say.

What was the Planning Commission’s action? At their September 19th meeting, the Planning Commission, though not a formal vote, agreed that three-story buildings should continue to be allowed on Del Mar and El Camino Real in the T-Zone and that the city should develop stronger design standards that ensure new three-story buildings protect and enhance village character. Noting that three-story buildings were already located downtown, the commission did not support GPAC’s recommendation to limit development here to two stories.

When is decision-making time? The City Council considers GPAC and Planning Commission recommendations as part of its consideration of adopting a new General Plan. The City Council is expected to make a decision on the new General Plan

by April 2013.

Your City Council is one that encourages transparency and seeks community input on many levels. An example is the General Plan where we have benefit-

ted from many perspectives, knowledge and experience of GPAC members and Planning Commissioners, and input from residents via a phone survey to help develop a new, long-range plan for San Clemente that represents the interests of the community-at-large. We carefully evaluate all projects against our long-term economic development vision, environmental standards, building and zoning rules to ensure we preserve the integrity of our community’s vision and goals. The General Plan process may also lead to additional restrictions and design standards to further protect downtown’s unique character and give added predictability to the development review process. We will have to wait and see what City Council decides.

In closing, rest assured that from those I’ve spoken with on either side of this discussion, all agree that preservation and enhancement of our village character is a priority. We’re among the 85.6 percent who want this. Similarly, this is an issue where we should be able to come together as a community and do what’s right for San Clemente. SC

Letters to the Editor QUESTIONS ABOUT CANDIDATES HOWARD LANGE, San Clemente

From all I have read about candidate Bob Baker #0’s supposed run for City Council on the November ballot, it appears that his was an artificial candidacy intended only to sabotage the re-election campaign of sitting council member Bob Baker #1. Bob Baker #1 has consistently stood strong against overly aggressive development and for protection of San Clemente’s open spaces and village-like character. If the Bob Baker San Clemente Times October 4–10, 2012

#0 candidacy was a political dirty trick, it should serve as a warning to the majority of residents who place a high value on the small-town feel of San Clemente and do not want a more developer-friendly city council.

The Bob Baker #0 caper suggests to me how desperate pro-developer forces may be to achieve an even more pro-development city council in San Clemente. That our present City Council is already too developer-friendly was shown by the voters having to rescue our precious North Beach asset from being obliterated by a large commercial project

(Measure A in 2011). Those of us who place a high priority on preservation of San Clemente’s small-town feel should be sure to vote for Bob Baker #1 and should also note the following points about the other candidates: 1) Chris Hamm is the only new candidate for City council who promises to assign high priority to San Clemente’s village character and open spaces, 2) longtime council member Jim Dahl has been consistently in favor of developer interests including the three developer-versus-residents issues that came to city-wide votes-

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-Measure C and Measure I in 2008 and Measure A in 2011, in all three of which voters soundly rejected his pro-developer positions, and 3) Mike Mortenson’s signs tend to be posted alongside Jim Dahl’s signs, some of which are in choice locations on developer-owned land.

VOTE FOR CANDIDATES WHO FOLLOW THE LAW LAYLA HOOT, San Clemente

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San Clemente’s sign ordinance, blatantly abuses it. Our new two-year resident, Mike Mortenson, who should know it, does not.

I say this because they have already planted many of their campaign signs illegally on public property. The commercial property where Mike Mortenson’s quite large sign is displayed happens to be owned by a huge developer. Oh and by the way, it is right next to Jim Dahl’s very large sign. Just a coincidence?

In order for a yard sign to be placed legally in San Clemente, a candidate must have the support and permission of the property owner. As an example, you will notice driving around town, there are many #1 Bob Baker campaign signs and Chris Hamm campaign signs planted legally in the yards of friends and neighbors private property.

Every sign is planted at the exit or entrance to the freeway, on a greenbelt or tucked in some grassy area, is in violation of our city sign ordinance. We should elect candidates for office that respect and obey the laws governing the town they wish to represent.

Thank you Chris Hamm and 1 Bob Baker for respecting the rules of our city.

Apparently you do have friends and supporters that are not developers.

SIGN OF OUR TIMES? LARRY CORWIN, San Clemente

Along Interstate 5, between where Ave. Pico and Vista Hermosa exits, sits nearly a half-mile of pristine and vacant ocean view property. Aside from a bridge and earth moving equipment, the only thing residing on this stretch of property are two San Clemente City Council campaign signs. Two candidates running for City Council have been given permission to post their signs on this obviously prime location.

The outlet mall has itself identified nearly 90 percent of its annual revenue to be coming from out of town or transient dollars and a very small portion coming San Clemente Times October 4–10, 2012

from local San Clemente residences.

So why the interest in our local City Council elections?

Looking back a few years ago, the developer applied for and received a variance from the city of San Clemente to waive the height, quantity and lighting restrictions placed on signage by a San Clemente city ordinance. The developer cited financial opportunity in erecting more and larger signs with his ability to lease the signs and generate more revenue.

San Clemente residents scrambled and successfully fought the variance in court with the court ruling in their favor.

However the ruling sited was based on the city’s failure to obtain a proper EIR (environmental impact study) and not necessarily the merits of the complaint. In short, the variance was overturned on a technicality.

That leaves us to ask the same question; what is this developer’s interest in our local City Council elections?

One could only conclude this issue has not been settled. Given the amount of revenue created by additional and larger signage, one can fairly assert that the developer has a financial interest in seeing his candidates win the upcoming election and that the issue of frontage signs is far from concluded.

So what kind of signage might be possible? Jumbotron video screens like at the Citadel Outlets? Maybe. Tall, busy and numerous monument type signs like in Cabazon? Maybe. Fact is we don’t know what can happen if the developer has his way into City Council and his endorsement of any City Council candidate in my opinion is both transparent and ill-advised.

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Landscape Tip # 6 for 2012

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Back when there were far fewer cars on the road it was quite desirable to have a home right off the main highway. It made sense; you were closer to shops, work, and school and you had a greater number of people nearby to form a helpful community.

As time went by, two lane roads became four lane roads and four lanes became eight or more lanes of freeway. What was once an occasional roar of a speeding car or a truck has now become a constant drone of mixed road noise. What to do?

A) Play your music really loud at all times? B) Buy ear plugs for the whole family and yell at each other when you need to talk? C) Situate a water feature in your yard to impart a tranquil sound into your living areas?

If you chose “C”, your goal is to create just enough pleasant natural sound that the undesirable noises fade into the background. The other obvious benefit is that you, your guests, and your neighbors now have something pleasant to look at.

Get in touch with us today and we can show you pictures of: 1) Custom stone waterfalls 2) Naturalistic ponds and streams that can be built into a small hillside or corner of yard 3) How a pre-made concrete fountain placed in the right area, with the appropriate plants, can create a relaxing area.

Looking at a few pictures along with our consultation could help you decide on the right water feature and location in your outdoor area.

Look for more discussion on Landscape and Hardscape ideas in this years SC Times Real Estate section. —Submitted by Rob McFadgen (owner of Costa Verde)

Real Estate

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San Clemente Short Sales are Disappearing Local short sales are disappearing like Elvis leaving the building.

And the real estate market audience is shouting for joy, “Goodbye and good riddance!”

A short sale is a sale of property for less than the mortgage owed, requiring approval of the original lender who takes a loss or comes up “short.”

Preparing to Purchase Your First Home

Before short sales became popular, many home owners who found themselves owing more than their properties were worth, would simply walk away and let the home go into foreclosure. A foreclosure on a credit report makes it difficult to buy another home within a certain period of time, whereas a short sale penalizes less.

Up until 2006, few people had even heard of short sales. But the real estate market bubble burst in 2007, and the number of short sales offered for sale in San Clemente skyrocketed to about 20% of the total listed inventory. In May 2009, at the lowest depths of the local bear market, the percentage of short sales listed had risen to 29 percent.

The bad news: A short sale is far more complex than a traditional sale, takes many months to accomplish, and can dampen the market value for traditional properties in the neighborhood.

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Are you still renting, but considering purchasing a home? If so, you have excellent timing. Home prices may not go lower and rents have risen. However, don’t do this alone. You want to learn more about the process before you take the plunge.

Take inventory of a few things; the monthly payment you can afford, cash available for a down payment, annual income, and current debt balances. Another task is to find a lender that will give you a pre-approval letter, so you can assure sellers you have the means to consummate a deal. Decide whether you want a single family home, a townhome, or a condo. What neighborhoods do you want to consider? What should you look for in those neighborhoods? You will need to consider insurance that goes with home ownership, there are also tax considerations and cost of ownership.

It might seem intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. There are professionals that can help walk you through the process. When you use a real estate agent to represent you as a buyer, it doesn’t cost you anything. The agent is paid out of the seller’s commission. Even so, your agent’s legal obligation is to you. Don’t buy without one.

Purchasing a home is the realization of the American dream. Owning your home creates the opportunity to accumulate wealth as your home appreciates in value and you pay down your mortgage. Instead of paying rent to someone else who owns the property, you are building equity for yourself. If you paid off your mortgage loan, it would give you a significant increase in monthly cash flow with no rent or loan payment. Can you imagine how helpful that would be?

Not surprisingly, a chart will show a direct correlation between the number of short sales for sale and the appreciation rate of all homes.

The good news: Since January, the number of short sales as a percentage of listed inventory has dropped from 20 percent to seven percent. It hasn’t been this low since August 2007.

In the same time, the local appreciation rate has steadily risen from a negative seven percent to a positive 1.3 percent. It hasn’t been this high since -- that’s right -- August 2007.

So why have short sale offerings receded so rapidly in the last eight months?

Cyndy Lou Tracy, a veteran real estate agent at Century 21 O.M.A in San Clemente, who has handled a large number of short sales for both buyers and sellers, explains: “We seem to be at the end of a rather long real estate market cycle. Mortgage defaults are down, there’s a shortage of homes for sale, short sale activity is way down, mortgage rates are down, and prices have been heading up since the beginning of the year. It seems like a seller’s market that’s good for buyers too!”

For more on the San Clemente housing market, check out MCotter.com, especially latest market statistics and neighborhood stats.

San Clemente Homes Short Sale % of Homes “For Sale” Versus Appreciation Rate CRMLS RESALES

If you are thinking about buying a home, or are ready to take the next step toward that, it would make sense to attend a First Time Buyer workshop. There is one scheduled at the RE/MAX Coastal Homes office on 118 S. El Camino Real in San Clemente at 6:30pm on Thursday November 1st. Mark this one on your calendar and register to attend by sending an email to jamesanderson@remax.net with your name, phone number, and email address to indicate your attendance so the workshop materials can be prepared for you and a spot reserved. Do it now before the workshop fills up.

JIM ANDERSON Broker Associate RE/MAX Coastal Homes 118 S. El Camino Real San Clemente, CA 92672 PH 949-433-7781 jamesanderson@remax.net www.facebook.com/JimAndersonAtREMAXCoastalHomes www.jamesanderson.remax.com

MIKE COTTER | CENTURY 21 O.M.A. Broker Associate | 229 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, CA 92672 DRE # 00806890 Cell: 949.322.6009 E-mail: Mike@MCotter.com Visit: MCotter.com Blog: SanClementeRealEstateBlog.com

GETTING OUT

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

thursday

THEMED SUNSET NETWORKING MIXER 5:30 p.m.

San Clemente Chamber of Commerce event hosted by San Clemente Villas By The Sea. Theme is country western party, so dress up for a contest with prizes. 660 Camino de los Mares, 949.492.1131, www.scchamber.com.

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SENIORS’ SUNSET SERENADE DANCE 4 p.m.-6 p.m.

Adults ages 55 and older are invited to the SJC Community Center for dancing to live entertainment, appetizers, and more. Tickets $10. 25925 Camino del Avion, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.5911, www.sanjuancapistrano.org.

friday

OCTOBERFEST BEER TASTING 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Festive beer tasting at San Clemente Wine Company. Seven beers and a snack for $15. 212 _ Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com

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JAZZ, JAZZ, JAZZ 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Casa Romantica features two collections, The Fine Art of Jazz and Portraits from the Golden Age of Jazz. $5. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

RUM SOAKED RAISINS 9 p.m. Live music at Goody’s Tavern. 206 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.3400, www.goodystavern.com.

WINE & MUSIC CRUISE 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Dana Wharf’s cruise on a luxury catamaran with wine, snacks, music and more. Tickets $49. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

THE BAYOU BROTHERS 7:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Live music at Iva Lee’s. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2855, www.ivalees.com.

BRENDA HARP 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Live music at The Cellar.

156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

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AT THE MOVIES: ‘THE MASTER’ HYPNOTIZES P.T. Anderson is considered one of the most prolific and successful filmmakers alive with a palmy, 16-year-long string of films including casino sleeper Hard Eight (1996), much talked about ode to porn Boogie Nights (1997), LA ensemble epic Magnolia (1999), an artsy Adam Sandler rom com, Punch-Drunk Love (2002) and the awardfriendly period piece There Will be Blood (2007). Now, after nearly a decade in the making, Anderson brings his brainchild, The Master to life. The film reunites the director with longtime collaborator Philip Seymour Hoffman and serves as a comeback for acclaimed actor Joaquin Phoenix. The movie opens with protagonist Freddie Quell (Phoenix), a Navy man recently home from World War II, not connecting to Courtesy photo life as well as he should be. Working as a department store photographer addicted to alcohol and sex, his life takes an extreme turn when he suddenly becomes the protégé of an unorthodox philosopher (Hoffman) with an avid following and insistent wife (Amy Adams). Laura Dern and Rami Malek co-star. Phoenix and Adams deliver two of the most outstanding performances of their careers. Along with Hoffman, the acting carries the feature brilliantly, as does the beautiful cinematography. These almost make up for the unfortunate lack of concrete narrative Anderson seems to have struggled with in The Master. While the direction and characters are interesting and hypnotizing, it’s as if Anderson became so caught up in the art of filmmaking that he’s neglected the storytelling. —Megan Bianco

saturday

AUTHOR/CHEF BOOK SIGNING 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Christine Moore visits DaVine Food and Wine to promote her book “Little Flower: Recipes From The Café.” 34673 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.493.4044, www.davine-wine.com.

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TRAIL RUN & MOUNTAIN BIKE POKER RIDE 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m. 5k and 10k trail run, and a mountain bike poker ride hosted by the SJC Rotary. Meet at the Las Ramblas Trailhead at the east end of the Camino Las Ramblas exit. $30-$40. www.sanjuantrailrun.org.

FARM TO FORK 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. kids learn the journey real food takes from the garden to the kitchen at The Ecology Center. Cost $20-$25. 32701 Alipaz St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.443.4223, www.TheEcologyCenter.org.

GREEN FLASH GALLERY’S KICKSTART 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Event with works by artisans at the San Clemente Art Supply’s Green Flash Gallery. 1531, N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, www.facebook.com/kickstart.

THE VINTAGE FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Wine, food, dancing and auctions at Mission San Juan Capistrano. $50. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.4700, www.sanjuanchamber.com.

VETERAN’S OF FOREIGN WARS CAR WASH 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free car wash with donations accepted at South Shores Church. 32712 Crown Valley Pkwy., Dana Point, www.danapoint.org.

BRIDAL OPEN HOUSE 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Future brides are invited to the Casino San Clemente for a showcase of wedding décor and more. 140 W. Avenida Pico, San Clemente, 949.369.6600, www.thecasinosanclemente.com.

sunday

VILLAGE ART FAIRE 9 a.m.-3 p.m. More than 60 vendors along Avenida Del Mar in San Clemente. Put on

by The Downtown Business Association the first Sunday of the month. 949.218.5378, www.villagesanclemente.org.

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SAN CLEMENTE SEAFEST 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Annual chowder cook-off, business expo, arts and crafts show and more fun and activity at the San Clemente Pier.

949.492.1131, www.scchamber.com.

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MARINE WILDLIFE CRUISE 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Get a ship-board view of whales, dolphins, and sealife on an Ocean Institute cruise. $22-$35. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.

HEARTLESS 2:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Live music at The Swallows Inn. 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com.

FLOCK OF 80’S 3 p.m. Live ‘80s covers at StillWater.

24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

monday

FOOD TRUCK MONDAYS 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. The SCHS Triton Music and Arts Club host an ongoing fundraiser with gourmet food trucks in the parking lot. Dinners will be about $10 each. 700 Avenida Pico, San Clemente, 949.492.4165, www.sctritons.com, www.curbsidebites.com.

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COOKING CLASS: AUTUMN DELIGHTS 6:30 p.m. Cooking class at Antoine’s Café. $50.

218 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.1763, www.antoinescafe.com.

WRITERS GROUP 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Writers come together at the SJC library to inspire, encourage and network. Must be working on a project. 31495 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.1752, www.ocpl.org.

wednesday

FINANCIAL PLANNING SERIES 2 p.m.3:30 p.m. Free eight-week “It’s Your Money” workshop series at the Ocean Institute on Wednesdays.

Topic: Long Term Care. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.

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WEDNESDAY WINE DINNER 7 p.m. Four-course food and wine pairing at Vine. $40. 211 N El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2079, www.vinesanclemente.com. *For our full calendar, visit the “Event Calendar” at www.sanclementetimes.com.

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GARAGE SALES BELLA VISTA 30-HOME NEIGHBORHOOD SALE Saturday, Oct. 6, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pico to Del Cerro, then up hill four streets. Lots of good stuff including household, furniture, art and 50 pairs of great designer jeans in assorted sizes @ $10 each!

MOVING/ GARAGE SALE 34101 Mazo Drive, Dana Point, CA. October 6th and 7th. Furniture, paintings, electronics, dish ware, treadmill, Steam washer/dryer and much and more. Starts at 8am

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GARAGE SALES (CONT.) SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO -LOMA VISTA COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE. Saturday, October 6th, 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

La Novia and Cerro Rebal Streets.

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Deadline 5pm Monday. No phone calls.

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

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

A to Z Leak Detection 949.499.4464 1218 Puerta del Sol, www.atozleakdetection.com Bill Metzger Plumbing 949.492.3558 SALONS 949.361.3348 1218 Puerta del Sol, www.billmetzgerplumbing.com Salon Bamboo Chick’s Plumbing 949.496.9731 150 Avenida Del Mar, Ste. A, www.salonbamboo.com Salon Bleu 949.366.2060 www.chicks-plumbing.com 207 S. El Camino Real, www.scsalonbleu.com POOL/SPA SERVICE & REPAIR Sanctuary Salon & Spa 949.429.5802 Radiant Pool & Spa Service 949.290.5616 1041 Avenida Pico, Ste. B, www.sanctuarytalega.com www.radiantpoolservice.com

SECOND HAND/THRIFT SHOP

PRESCHOOLS San Clemente Preschool 163 Avenida Victoria, www.sanclementepreschool.com

949.498.1025

Complete Business Insurance 949.943.9081 647 Camino de los Mares Ste. 108, www.HelpYouInsurance.com PRINTING 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 Printing OC 949.388.4888 www.chiropracticcenteronline.com 27134 Paseo Espada #B 203, www.printingoc.com LANDSCAPING Christiansen Chiropractic 949.276.2956 PSYCHOLOGISTS 949.361.9656 903 Calle Amancer, Ste. 230, www.christiansenchiro.com Costa Verde Landscape License: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) www.costaverdelandscaping.com Barbara M. Thomas, PsyD 949.547.0833 CHOCOLATE/CANDY 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 Janet M. Seymour, PsyD 949.633.0813 300 S. El Camino Real, Ste. 218, www.drtau.com 99 Avenida Del Mar, www.schmidschocolate.com 1443 N. El Camino Real, Ste. B

CHIROPRACTIC CARE

COINS

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

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REAL ESTATE

SKINCARE A Beautiful You Skin Care 949.370.1852 1502 N. El Camino Real, www.abeautifulyouoc.com

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

TILE & STONE INSTALLATION Kohler Tile Contracting

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 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

RESTAURANTS Café Calypso 949.366.9386 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

South Coast Furniture & Mattress 949.492.5589 109 Calle de los Molinos, www.southcoastfurniture.com The Bargain Box 949.492.2800 526 N. El Camino Real, www.capistranovalley.assistanceleague.org

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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 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 San Clemente, www.clearwindows-llc.com

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 LIST YOUR BUSINESS IN “LOCALS ONLY”

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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:

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Business Beat

BY JIM SHILANDER

News and updates on San Clemente’s business community In three years, the company has given $75,000 to different entities, including a good deal in San Clemente, Wilford said.

NEW DEVELOPMENTS u Cory Scurlock and the staff of Massage Works have been working with a number of San Clemente surfers and paddlers, as well as a number of other athletes, over the last few years. It’s that experience that’s helped to formulate a new massage therapy technique just for surfers and paddlers, and specifically those who keep up the sports as a hobby.

“Surf is our main thing,” Scurlock said.

“Professional athletes travel. This is more for those weekend warriors.”

Scurlock said the techniques used have been in the works for about 18 months, since a number of surfers came in complaining of similar pains after Oakley Pro. Since then, it’s been about finding the best way to soothe those aches. Scurlock said she’s worked closely with a number of figures in the local surf community, and getting their feedback as to what worked and what didn’t.

“This is what I’m hearing, and it’s been about ‘how can we address this certain thing,’ now here we are with the whole thing put together.”

Scurlock said the massage works equally well for stand-up paddlers such as herself.

The center gets about the same number of paddlers as surfers, she said. “Asking around, it seems to be the same sorts of things affecting both,” she said. u Surterre Properties will be hosting open houses at over 100 properties in one weekend during Surterre’s Orange County Open House Event.

On Saturday, October 13 and Sunday, October 14, Surterre agents will be all over the area, showing over 100 current listings throughout Orange County. The open houses will include homes in Newport Coast, Laguna Beach, San Clemente, Irvine and Newport Beach, and there are a wide range of available properties with price points and styles to accommodate all buyers.

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MILESTONES

Massage Works personnel: Erik Jacobson, left, Luke Strode and Cory Scurlock have developed a special surf and SUP massage with the help of local surfers and pro’s like Gerry Lopez. Courtesy photo

The complete listings for Surterre’s Orange County Open House Event can be found at www.orangecountyopenhouses. com. u San Clemente Boot Camp will be opening its doors to the public to celebrate the Grand Opening of its brand new facility in the Rancho San Clemente Business Park.

From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., visitors will be able to check out the 6,000 sq. ft. gym and participate in a supervised 15-minute workout at the top of each hour. Trainers will also be coordinating a Boot Camp Olympics, where members will face off in a dodgeball Contest, Tug-of-War and a “Prius Push.”

Daphne’s will be providing food for the event and there will also be vendors for workout apparel, salon and day spas, athletic shoes, nutrition counseling and action sports photography offering discounts to members and guests.

City officials will be in attendance to cut the ribbon at 10:30 a.m. and the team events will kick-off shortly thereafter. Owner Orshi McNaughton and head fitness coach Ryan Steinhoff will both be in attendance

to give personal tours of the facility and answer any questions visitors may have.

There will be plenty of food, entertainment, a DJ spinning tunes and a children’s area with face painting and crafts, so bring the whole family and enjoy a great afternoon of fun and fitness.

GIVING BACK u Kona Ice OC, a San Clemente-based fundraising shave-ice business, is adding a third shave-ice truck to its fleet.

Eric Wilford, the owner of the business, which started three-years ago, said the additional truck was necessary to help grow the business.

“We wanted to capitalize on a growing business,” Wilford said. “We get a lot of requests that we’ve had to turn down, for a lack of a truck. Three people will call for a truck at one time and we have to turn one down.”

The company, which operates throughout Orange County, but primarily Irvine and points south, gives 20 percent of its proceeds to local charities and sports leagues.

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u Jo Ann Sandidge was a retail veteran when she and her husband opened up The Third Eye jewelry, bead and gift shop on North El Camino Real. But that didn’t mean there haven’t been struggles getting to the store’s anniversary this month.

Sandidge joked that the thing that’s been most important to keeping her in business had been “perseverance.” The store specializes in a number of unusual items, but also stocks jewelry and jewelry supplies, such as beads, that have found a market with women who make and sell their own jewelry. That dedicated group of customers helps to keep the shop busy all year, she said. Another big part of her business comes from what she called “ocean lifestyle” items, such as hand-painted wind chimes, as well as pre-made jewelry, which takes up about half the store.

“We try to specialize in some unusual stuff,” Sandidge said. Part of staying in business, she said, was making smart decisions about what her customers would want. “I do lots of careful shopping and buying.”

Staff also conduct classes in jewelry making.

Sandidge credited that staff for the store’s longevity as well.

“Part of what’s kept me in business has also been my great help. “I’ve had a couple of women who’ve worked with me who’ve been great.”

Sandidge, who also runs a jewelry wholesaling business, moved to Capistrano Beach in 1990 from the San Fernando Valley, and then set up shop later in the decade.

The name of the business is actually taken from the name of a headshot business her husband had owned in Encino. “It probably helped that we knew what we were doing,” she joked. SC

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GOLFERS CARD THREE HOLES-IN-ONE AT SC MUNI

SPORTS SPOTLIGHT

In the span of 10 days there have been three holes-in-one recorded at the San Clemente Municipal Golf Course. Two of them took place on the par-3 15th, the other coming on the par-3 second hole.

The first was carded by Irvine resident Tom Sneed on September 21 and he pulled off the feat on one of the course’s toughest par-3s. The par-3 15th at the Muni is arguably the course’s signature hole and the green is nestled up against a hillside. The golfers on the tee get a bird’s-eye, elevated view of the green from atop a hill on the other side of the adjacent

The view from the green of the par-3 15th at San Clemente Municipal Golf Course. Photo by Steve Breazeale

canyon. With the pin sitting 172 yards away Sneed elected to use a driver to card his ace.

Seven days later, on September 28,

Triton Report

By Adam Herzog and Steve Breazeale

BOYS WATER POLO • The Tritons (104) had a dominating 20-9 win against Tesoro on October 1. Senior Derek Cousineau led the way with six goals. Next Game: 10/4 vs. Carlsbad, at Carlsbad, 4 p.m.

Participants in the 2012 SC Iron Man Competition play Ping Pong, one of seven events played throughout the day. Courtesy photo

16TH ANNUAL SAN CLEMENTE IRON MAN A SUCCESS

By Steve Breazeale San Clemente Times

n the morning of September 28, dozens of people descended upon the dark, foggy parking lot of Shorecliffs Golf Course. Some were milling around eating doughnuts and drinking coffee, others putted or chipped on the practice greens. There were general niceties being exchanged but everyone kept their focus, with their eye on the prize.

They were there to win the coveted 16th Annual San Clemente Iron Man competition.

Ok, maybe that description is a little too dramatic but the part about doughnuts and coffee is true.

The 16th Annual Iron Man competition, to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of the South Coast, got underway at Shorecliffs with a 7 a.m. best-ball, shotgun start. The event was sponsored by the Sheckler Foundation.

My friend, Mark Tayefeh of Mission Viejo, and I were first timers to the event and wanted to see what it was all about.

Our respective employers, San Clemente

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Times and Tony’s Sea Landing Restaurant and Catering, generously sponsored our two-man team.

The Iron Man is a daylong contest, made up of seven events played at four different venues around town. The events included golf, lawn bowling, basketball free throws, ping-pong, pool, Frisbee golf and darts. The object is for each team to win as many points as possible but we were all there to have fun and raise money for a great cause. There were a total of 46 participants (23 teams), including three Marine teams from Camp Pendleton, and a total of $11,020 was raised.

Our team did well in the golf event and placed third after shooting a 67 (-4).

But that was about the only event we did well in as we got swept in lawn bowling and ping-pong, putting up goose eggs.

We clearly did not have the experience to place in the top three. Steve Sloan and Andy Brosche ended up winning it all.

Next year the Iron Man is hoping to attract up to 80 participants, according to event organizer Teri Halliday.

For more info and to learn about next year’s Iron Man, visit bgcsca.org. SC

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL • The Tritons squared off against Capistrano Valley on September 27 in a non-league match and lost, 3-1. The team was able to bounce back at the Capo Valley Cougar Classic and defeated Rancho Buena Vista 2-0 and Chino Hills 2-0 on September 28 and September 29, respectively. In their first league match on October 2, the Tritons (9-10, 1-0 league) defeated Trabuco Hills in three sets. Makenzie Northrup led the way with 17 digs, two aces and six assists.

Next Game: 10/4 vs. Tesoro, at Tesoro, 6:15 p.m.

BOYS CROSS-COUNTRY • The Triton boys’ cross-country had a week off after last week’s Dana Hills invitational. Next Meet: 10/3, Sea View League Cluster, at Irvine Regional Park, 2 p.m.

GIRLS CROSS-COUNTRY • After a third place overall finish at the Dana Hills Invitational on September 22nd, the Tritons girls’ cross-country team will look to continue its success this week at the Sea View League Cluster. Next Meet: 10/3, Sea View League Cluster, at Irvine Regional Park, 2 p.m.

GIRLS TENNIS • Tritons girls’ tennis team took on El Toro on September 27th in a league match; results were not available at press time. The Tritons played against league powerhouse Dana Hills October 2 and lost, 13-5. The Tritons were scheduled to play Capistrano Valley October 3, results

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80-year-old Dana Point resident Gunnar Osterberg used a three-hybrid on the same hole (playing the exact same yardage) and got the same result.

The most recent hole-in-one happened on October 1 on the par-3 second hole, which can play anywhere between 120 yards to 160 yards, depending on the wind. San Clemente resident Matthew Shadbolt used a nine-iron to get his ball 129 yards and into the cup.

Have a hole-in-one story to tell?

Email us at sports@sanclementetimes.com. — Steve Breazeale

were not available at press time. Next Match: N/A GIRLS GOLF • The Tritons girls golf team lost a tough league match against Tesoro on their home course, Bella Collina Country Club, on September 27th.

The Tritons were edged out 216-215, losing by one stroke. The Tritons also lost to Dana Hills in a league match October 2, losing 224-205. They are now 0-3 in South Coast League play. Next Match: 10/4 at Bella Collina Country Club, 3:30 p.m.

FOOTBALL • Injuries have derailed the Triton football team recently and visiting Edison showed it had more than just a prolific running game as the Chargers proved to be the sharper team in a 31-3 lopsided non-league victory at Thalassa Stadium on September 28.

It would be the second straight game dropped by the Tritons (4-2), who have been without senior starting quarterback Sean Donnelly for the past two weeks. The Tritons were only able to muster up three points against the Chargers (4-1) all night and San Clemente’s lone score came on a 43-yard field goal by senior kicker Bret Miller in the second quarter when the Chargers were leading 21-3.

Edison’s defense has been strong all season and they got after Tritons thirdstring quarterback Loren Applegate early and often, sacking him four times on the night.

After connecting with wide out Trevor Borkowski for a 65-yard touchdown pass, Chargers quarterback Aleksander Torgersen engineered a 13 play, 91-yard scoring drive on the Chargers next possession that ended with him running the ball in from three yards out to give Edison a 14-0 lead.

The Chargers took a commanding 21-0 lead after returning a fumble for a touchdown just before halftime.

With a league match up against El Toro set for October 4 next week, the Tritons are hoping another week will help their roster achieve something it hasn’t had in weeks — health. —Steve Breazeale www.sanclementetimes.com

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GROM OF THE WEEK Zoe Mortensen Age: 10, Palisades Elementary Zoe Mortensen of Capistrano Beach rode her very first waves with her dad on his surfboard at the age of two. Although she doesn’t really remember those very first rides, she can’t remember a time when she wasn’t surfing. “I stood up for the first time when I was three and I definitely remember that!” she said. Zoe has been a shortboarder from the start, because longboarding “just doesn’t feel as comfortable” to her. This summer Zoe took third-place at the Ocean Festival Groms Rule Contest. She is also off to a good start in the WSA this season with a semi-final run in the first event, a fifth-place finish in Ventura last month and a No. 6 ranking in Girls U12. Zoe is a straight-A student who especially enjoys science class and playing the violin. School is a priority but this active fifth-grader makes time for surfing at least three to four times a week. Zoe says she would, of course, like to have a pro surfing career one day but she also wants to be a Zoe Mortensen. Photo by Andrea Swayne veterinarian. “I love animals so much and I started owning pets when I started surfing, so both are a big part of my life,” she said. Her other interests include a passion for fashion. “Surfing is what I do most but I have some shopping in me too,” Zoe said. “I really like hitting the malls because I’m pretty into fashion.” Zoe is looking forward to surfing Snapper Rocks and Kirra in Australia this winter with her family. —Andrea Swayne

Stand-up Paddle Event a Record Breaker Rainbow Sandals Gerry Lopez Battle of the Paddle hosts thousands, sets world records

By Andrea Swayne San Clemente Times

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he fifth annual Rainbow Sandals Gerry Lopez Battle of the Paddle, September 29 and 30 at Doheny State Beach was a record-breaking event in more ways than one. Not only did it attract more competitors and spectators than ever before, the event earned its way into the Guinness Book of World Records.

Event organizers estimated a crowd of about 6,000 was on hand Saturday to witness the largest stand-up paddle race in the world, when a total of 389 SUP enthusiasts participated in the open division race. A Guinness World Records judge was on site to verify the numbers and officially certify the huge group effort.

On Sunday, a second world record attempt was made for the most surfers on a single wave.

According to the Guinness World Records website, the current record for the most surfers riding the same wave simultaneously is 110. It was set in Cape Town, South Africa, October 2009.

“This record has yet to be certified but unofficially we set the world record for the most people surfing on one wave at 127,”

Rainbow Sandals owner Jay “Sparky” Longley talks with a Guinness Book of World Records judge. Photo courtesy of Rainbow Sandals

said Pat Huber, Rainbow Sandals marketing director. “Setting Guinness records is amazing, but we are also excited by the fact that this year’s event, as a whole, was the biggest and best so far. We estimate a record attendance for the weekend somewhere in the neighborhood of 25,000. Its popularity has prompted our decision to expand and we have officially decided to have a Battle of the Paddle event in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

in April 2013.”

The event also awarded a record prize purse of over $25,000—so far the largest on offer in the relatively new sport of SUP. “Stand-up paddling is fairly new as a sporting event and the Battle of the Paddle has become its major contest,” said event founder Gerry Lopez. “We have a special type of elite racing that draws the best athletes from all over the world. And they don’t just show up for the money. They come back year after year in larger numbers, more for the camaraderie and the vibe. We also draw more spectators for the same reason. Both groups have grown every year.”

Lopez believes that SUP racing’s growth as a spectator sport is due largely to the fact that is much easier to follow than traditional surf contests.

“It’s very exciting to watch and easy to follow,” said Lopez. “Results are not at all subjective but instead very definitive. The guy across the line first wins. Also, we learn something new every year and keep making the event better and better. I don’t know where this sports going but it sure seems to continue to grow.”

For more information, visit www.battleofthepaddle.com. SC

RESULTS NSSA Southwest Open, Event No. 3, September 29-30, Cardiff by the Sea, Seaside Reef First place and local finishers only. MEN: 1.

Hiroto Oohara, Japan; 4. Colin Deveze, San Clemente. JUNIORS: 1. Jake Marshall, Encinitas. BOYS: 1. Cole Houshmand, San Clemente. MINI GROMS: 1. Kade Matson, San Clemente; 4. Hagan Johnson, San Clemente.

WOMEN: 1. Kulia Doherty, Rancho Santa Fe.GIRLS: 1. Moana Jones, Hawaii; 2. Malia Osterkamp, San Clemente. LONGBOARD: 1.

Christian Stutzman, San Clemente.

PERFORMERS OF THE EVENT: Cole Houshmand took his second season win in the Boys’ division and posted the highest combined total score of the Boys’ final—17.00.

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UPCOMING EVENTS October 6: Surfing America Prime West, Event No. 2, San Onofre State Park, Church Beach October 6: NSSA Southwest Explorer, Event No. 3, Huntington Beach, 9th Street October 7: NSSA Southwest Explorer, Event No. 4, Huntington Beach, 9th Street October 13-14: WSA Championship Tour, Event No. 3, Pismo Beach, Pier