September 26, 2013

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VOLUME 8, ISSUE 39

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Proponents and opponents of a proposed height restriction for the city’s downtown center their concerns on whether more three story buildings, such as Hotel San Clemente, should be a part of downtown. Photo by Jim Shilander

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What is Village Character?

Defi nition at the heart of height limit debate

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www.sanclementetimes.comSan Clemente Times September 26–October 2, 2013 Page 3

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANOA group of San Juan Capistrano residents have

filed a notice of intent to recall City Council-man Sam Allevato. Clint Worthington, a rep-

resentative for the recall organizers, Residents for Honest Government, served Allevato with

the notice during the City Council meeting last Tuesday. The group cites Allevato’s ongoing

support of the city’s controversial ground-water recovery plant and his February 2010 vote to increase water rates and establish a new tiered rate structure. Those rates were

declared illegal by an Orange County Superior Court judge in August. The city is attempting

to appeal that decision. In a prepared state-ment, Allevato defended his actions on the

dias and said the group has unfairly targeted him. “My friends, do not be fooled by this, as each and every one of you have experienced

bullying in your life,” Allevato said.

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DANA POINTThe city of Dana Point banned skateboarding down six public streets last week. City Manager Doug Chokevys said concerns about safety had streamed in for years, but did not have statistics on the number of calls received. He said signs would be erected on streets throughout the Monarch Bay Terrace neighborhood, located at Pacific Coast Highway and Crown Valley Parkway, warning skateboarders of the ban, allowing sheriff’s deputies to enforce restrictions. City Engineer Brad Fowler said staff relied heavily on input from residents and recommended banning the activity on six streets including Azores, Carib-bean and Caspian Sea, Sea Island and Seven Seas drives and Crete Road. The council passed the item unanimously. The ban is backed in the city’s municipal code allowing the council to designate any public roadway or other public property as a no roller-slating, skateboarding or bicycling area.

WHAT’S GOING ON IN OUR NEIGHBORING

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THE LATEST: Federal regulators issued a ruling Monday citing both the manufacturer of nuclear generators at the San Onofre nu-clear power plant and its operator for issues leading to the plant’s retirement in June.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission notified Southern California Edison, the majority owner and operator of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station, that the design of replacement steam generators at the plant constituted a violation of “low to moderate safety significance.”

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, the manu-facturer of the generators, was issued a “no-tice of nonconformance” from the federal agency for problems associated with their design, specifically citing the computer modeling system used as “inadequate.” The agency does not regulate Mitsubishi.

In a release, Peter Dietrich, Edison’s chief nuclear officer, said while the utility was cited for failing to monitor the manu-facturer’s modeling, the agency’s findings reflected Edison’s belief that Mitsubishi’s faulty design was the major issue.

WHAT’S NEXT: Both Edison and San Diego Gas & Electric are seeking damages from Mitsubishi for costs associated with the faulty generators, including the cost of replacement power.

The NRC will host a public meeting Thursday in Carlsbad to discuss the nucle-ar decommissioning process, including the course of action at SONGS.

FIND OUT MORE: For more in the Thurs-day meeting, visit www.sanclementetimes.com. – JS

THE LATEST: As part of the City Council’s

THE LATEST: City Manager Pall Gudgeirs-son said Wednesday he is nearing a final decision on hiring for his old position, assistant city manager, next month.

The position was vacant from March until June, when Bill Cameron, the city’s public works director, was appointed on an interim basis. Gudgeirsson initially stated he wanted to fill the post in April,

THE LATEST: San Clemente’s two Metro-link train stations will be closed for service the next three Saturdays for work on construction at the seven pedestrian train crossings in the city. The work will also limit access to certain parts of the Beach Trail.

Enhancements to the crossings would widen paved areas, add new fencing, cross-ing gate arms, improved signs and install electrical work for the audible warning system, according to an Orange County Transportation Authority release.

WHAT’S NEXT: Service to the two San Clemente stations will be available during the week and on Sundays, OCTA spokes-man Joel Zlotnik said. Those needing to use the train on Saturdays are directed use the stations in Laguna Niguel or San Juan Capistrano.

FIND OUT MORE: For more information, visit www.octa.net/scbeachtrail. -- JS

THE LATEST: The project engineer of the Orange County Transit Authority’s Inter-state 5 widening project said Wednesday that the first phase of construction, which will include demolition of a portion of the overpass at Avenida Pico, can be expect-ed to begin by this time next year.

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ing to update the status of the project, Hamid Torkamanha the project engineer, said the project will be the third portion of the effort to add a high-occupancy vehicle lane, from San Juan Creek Road to Ave-nida Pico, to begin work. The first portion of the project, from San Juan Creek Road to Pacific Coast Highway, is set to begin in January. A portion from PCH to Avenida Vista Hermosa is set to begin four to five months later. The portion stretching from Vista Hermosa to Pico would then begin four to five months after that. The last portion will also be the longest and is expected to take two and a half years, as it involves the reconstruction of the Pico interchange.

WHAT’S NEXT: Torkamanha said OCTA’s efforts to acquire the properties within the new right-of-way, including the Shell sta-tion and Burger Stop on the south side of Pico, west of I-5, were underway. Though the two parcels belong to the same owner, Torkamanha said they will have to be treated as separate properties. The city will have the right to examine the potential use of the properties as a park or another amenity first. If the city does not take the properties, they would be auctioned off.

FIND OUT MORE: For more on the story, visit www.sanclementetimes.com. – JS

discussion over San Clemente’s General Plan on Tuesday, the council moved to allow city hall to be turned into affordable housing if the city ever moved to consoli-date all its offices in one place.

The draft general plan included a provi-sion to redesignate the zoning of the City Hall property to allow for a change if the city ever moved its offices from their cur-rent location on Avenida Presidio to the same location as the city’s offices on Calle Negocio. However, council members expressed concerns about the language of the restriction preventing the city from rehabilitating or expanding the current City Hall. Among other departments, Planning, Community Development and Engineering all have their offices at the Negocio property, while Beaches, Parks and Recreation is located at the San Clem-ente Community Center.

WHAT’S NEXT: City Manager Pall Gudgeirsson said the future of the City Hall building will likely be reviewed next year as part of the city’s long-term financial planning. Gudgeirsson said market circumstances had changed since the issue of consolidating offices was first raised in 2008.

FIND OUT MORE: For more on the meet-ing, visit www.sanclementetimes.com. – JS

but the application process was reopened again in search of more candidates.

While Gudgeirsson had also served in the elected office of city treasurer, he said with other city staff focused on the finan-cial health of the city, he was seeking more of a “generalist” for the position.

WHAT’S NEXT: Gudgeirsson said an initial candidate list of 145 had been narrowed to eight, with whom he’d conducted inter-views. The process was now down to a reference check and a final choice, which he anticipates making next week. A formal announcement of the hire, may be made at the council’s meeting of October 15.

FIND OUT MORE: For updates, visit www.sanclementetimes.com – JS


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Thursday, September 26

Networking Luncheon 11:30 a.m. Chamber event at Ricardo’s Place celebrat-ing its 10th anniversary. Cost $15 (lunch). 32082 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capist-rano, 949.492.1131, www.scchamber.com.

Friday, September 27

Book Sale 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The San Clem-ente Friends of the Library hold a two-day book sale (Friday and Saturday) at the San Clemente Library. 242 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.276.6342.

Saturday, September 28

Open House at The Loft 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Visit The Writing Loft for an open house with prizes, refreshments and more. 209 Avenida Del Mar, Suite 201B, San Clemente, 949.272.0556, www.thewritingloft.com/sanclemente.

Sunday, September 29

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

Glue and Go Costumes for Kids2 p.m.-3 p.m. Head to the library for a demonstration on how to create unique, oversize, eye-catching Halloween costumes using everyday household items. 242 Ave-nida Del Mar, 949.492.3493, www.ocpl.org.

Tuesday, October 1

After School Club 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. A variety of activities are provided, including stories and crafts for kids 5 and older at the library. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.3493, www.san-clemente.org.

Business Networking Meeting 7 a.m.–8:30 a.m. Meets at Sarducci’s every Tuesday; visitors welcome. 26701 Verdugo St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.973.7690, www.capistranodepot.com.

Toastmasters 7 p.m.–8:40 p.m. Practice public speaking every Tuesday in a friendly and supportive atmosphere at the Baha’i Center. 3316 Avenida Del Presidente, 6463.toastmastersclubs.org.

Thursday, October 3

Sunset Networking Mixer 5:30 p.m. Halloween-themed Chamber mixer hosted by Adele’s at the San Clemente Inn. Wear a costume and be entered in a contest with prizes. 2600 Avenida Del Presidente, 949.492.1131, www.scchamber.com.

CITY ANDCOMMUNITY CALENDAR

NEWS BITESP R O P S , R E C O G N I T I O N S A N D M O R S E L S O F I N F O

Compiled by Jim Shilander

Ocean Festival Funding Available

The San Clemente Ocean Festival is ac-cepting donation requests. The main focus of the nonprofit volunteer organization is the promotion and support of ocean safety, the environment and the community by provid-ing a quality athletic, cultural and enjoyable family event. The organization has awarded over $370,000 in grants to local organiza-tions and schools, plus scholarships to college-bound students in the tri-city area since 1993. This year’s committee will be accepting requests through October 15. Last year the group awarded $4,000 in dona-tions. Recipients included scholarships for San Clemente’s Junior Lifeguard Program and swim lessons through the city’s Recreation Department, plus sponsorship for the Sum-mer Beach Series concerts. For information on applying for a grant, visit the group’s web-site, www.oceanfestival.org, which includes guidelines and an application.

Delanty Exhibition to Serve as Opener for New Casa Offering

San Clemente artist Rick Delanty will serve as the inaugural exhibitor for Casa Roman-tica’s new “Open Casa” series.

t took cajoling from his brother and father to persuade Scott Brandenburg to try out to be a lifeguard in 2007.

Thursday, both were able to see Branden-burg receive the department’s top honor.

Brandenburg was honored as the 2013 Lifeguard of the Year by the Exchange Club of San Clemente at Pride of the Pacific Bar & Grille at San Clemente Municipal Golf Course. The honor is given each year in conjunction with the San Clemente Ma-rine Safety Department, whose members vote one of their own as the winner each year. Brandenburg is the 10th recipient of the award, which was first presented in 2004.

Brandenburg, a former state and national longboard champion and swimmer, got the approval of his peers for his focus on the job and service as a role model, Marine Safety Chief Bill Humphreys said.

“I think it was about his dedication and his focus on watching the water,” Humphreys said. “He always sets a good example for the other staff. He makes good decisions and keeps a level head. Those are signs of expertise the younger lifeguards

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iHOPE Poker Tournament October 4

The first ever iHOPE Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament and silent auction, takes place Friday, October 4, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the San Clemente Holiday Inn, 35 Via Pico Plaza. Admission is $75 for the tournament buy-in and $25 for no-play entry. Less than 100 seats are available.

The event will include a DJ and dancing, cuisine donated by restaurants including Carbonara’s, Augustino’s, Antoine’s, Incred-ible Edibles, Cafe Mimosa and Sonny’s Pizza. Wines from One Hope Winery and selected beers will also be available. A 50/50 raffle, silent auction and cigar salon will be held on the patio, hosted by San Clemente Wine Co.

Funds raised benefit iHOPE Orange Coun-ty, a local interfaith outreach focusing on the homeless, at-risk and working poor. iHope OC provides basic needs, shelter, tools and training to guide the homeless in their return to self-sufficiency, www.ihopeoc.org.

Tickets can be purchased at the iHOPE Thrift Store, 542 North El Camino Real, San Clemente Chamber of Commerce, 1100 N. El Camino Real, or order by contact-ing Nanci Mavar at 949.500.0494, Sandy Condello at 949.279.3975 or Becky Lehman at 949.218.4578.

Humphreys noted the city’s lifeguards had been patrolling the beaches for over 80 years.

“It still operates the same way it did back then. Its men and women in the tow-ers, watching the water,” Humphreys said. “We rescue a lot of people in San Clem-ente. There were 3,000 rescues this year.”

Exchange Club President Bill Pope said the award presentation has become one of the premier events for the organization, along with the luncheon honoring the firefighter and police officers of the year in November. SC

Delanty’s exhibition, “The Color of San Clemente,” features scenes from around the area, from San Onofre to Dana Point, includ-ing Avenida Del Mar and Cotton’s Point.

“It’s something for everybody,” Delanty said “The idea is that it’s a city for everyone.”

The Open Casa series will present three different artists per year, in addition to the annual student art showcase in the spring.

A free reception will be held at the Casa, 415 Avenida Granada, Tuesday, October 8 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The show continues through November 17. Admission is $5 and is open from Tuesday to Thursday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

look up to.”Brandenburg said he hadn’t been in-

volved in junior lifeguarding, so he wasn’t necessarily sure what was involved with being a lifeguard, when he started in 2007. That’s when his brother, Steve, and father, Al, stepped in and encouraged him to go out for the job.

He said he was “pretty surprised” when he heard about the award, but said being named by his colleagues was a huge honor.

“I’m blessed to be able to work in a place I grew up in, and in a job that makes a dif-ference in people’s lives,” he said.

San Clemente artist Rick Delanty will be the first artist featured in the “Open Casa” series at Casa Romantica, opening October 8. Courtesy photo

Brandenburg Named Lifeguard of the YearBy Jim Shilander

San Clemente Times

Former longboard champion needed convincing by family to join program

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The Brandenburg family, including Al, Scott, Karla and Steve. Photo by Jim Shilander


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s the San Clemente City Council finalizes a deci-sion on the future appearance of Avenida del Mar through its consideration of the draft general plan,

one phrase is likely to be on members’ minds, “village character.”

The phrase, which originated from a 2009 study con-ducted by True North Research, has largely been used by supporters of a proposed two-story height limit for the downtown area known as the “T-zone.” This area includes the 100 and 200 blocks of Avenida Del Mar and the intersecting portion of El Camino Real—between avenidas Palizada and Presidio. “Village character,” for some, has become shorthand for the kind of small-scale businesses and buildings currently found on the street.

However, those looking to keep the city’s current al-lowance for three-story developments in limited circum-stances, including downtown property owners, believe their opponents have read too much into an open-ended idea. That interpretation, they say, could strip them of their property rights.

The city’s current zoning regulations allow for three-story, mixed-use developments in the area. In this case, mixed-use refers to allowing for multiple uses, such as residential blended with commercial or retail in the same complex. Such buildings are able to stand up to three sto-ries tall, or 45 feet in height, while two-story developments are restricted to 33 feet.

The new draft general plan requires Spanish colonial revival architecture for new developments or significant changes to a building. In order to combat fears of “can-yonization” negatively impacting views, the city has pro-posed encouraging property owners of one- and two-story properties nearing the end of their lifecycle to maintain their current size, or growing to two stories. These efforts could include a streamlined approval process.

The mixed-use allowance for three stories has been in place since 1996, however, no such structures have been built in the area, though it has been proposed. The Olen Development Corporation had approached the city with a proposal to put a large-scale development next to the Historic City Hall on El Camino Real. The proposal

would have put a more than 7,000-square-foot project in the former Easley building for retail and residential uses. The company withdrew the project last December by the company and accused the city and opponents of “throwing up roadblocks at every turn.”

Concerns about that project led the General Plan Advi-sory Committee to vote to restrict building heights in the area to two stories. Nineteen members of the 25-member board were present for the vote, with 10 voting in favor, seven against and two abstaining. The Planning Commis-sion removed the limit from the draft general plan last fall after contentious debate swirled between the two sides.

Conclusions provided in the True North survey provide ammunition for both sides.

When the question, “What do you like most about San Clemente that the city government should make sure to preserve in the future?” was asked, the highest level of response was reflected in the quality and proximity to the city’s beaches. The answer was given by more than 32 percent of respondents. More than 12 percent of those surveyed said the city’s small-town atmosphere should be preserved—the next highest answer.

However, when asked about goals and priorities of the city, to “preserve the unique village character of the city” was the highest answer recorded, with 86 percent of respondents noting it as a high or medium priority. A plu-rality of those who responded to the survey, 43 percent, stated they had lived in the city for more than 15 years.

The conclusions section of the study included the state-ment, “The dominant theme of the survey results is that residents are focused on maintaining—rather than chang-ing—the character of San Clemente.” The conclusions also noted a large percentage of respondents saw attract-ing new businesses and providing economic incentives to improve the city’s tax base as vital. Both were rated as higher priorities than restricting growth.

The debate continued Tuesday night in front of the City Council. Those supporting the height restrictions, which included members of the San Clemente Historical Society, argued their position represented the popular will.

Alan Korsen, a member of GPAC, said business down-town had “flourished” without construction of three story buildings in the last two decades. He termed the desire to restrict height as “corrective action.”

Larry Culbertson, president of the Historical Society, told the council that two years ago, he conducted an infor-mal survey of the properties along Avenida del Mar, and found that of 54 sites in 100 and 200 blocks, 33 were single story structures, and 17 were two stories. Two buildings, the Hotel San Clemente and the former Cornet building at the corner of Ola Vista, were three stories. Culbertson said the latter was only three stories along a side street.

Village Character at Center of Height Controversy

By Jim ShilanderSan Clemente Times

Definition of what makes downtown special in dispute

“That’s what we call pedestrian scale,” he said. Culbert-son also argued the smaller lots on Del Mar “simply do not work” for vertical mixed-use.

Historical Society board member Mike Cotter was not at the meeting, but said the GPAC’s decision making ultimately reflected what people wanted.

“What San Clemente residents want is what there is now,” Cotter said. “Whatever that is, they want it to stay the same. You can stand on the street and decide what you see. That’s the best way to go.”

Cotter said in his mind, this meant Spanish colonial revival architecture and “human scale” buildings. Cotter said the notion of trying to define what “village character” is was a distraction.

“If you want to see village character, just walk down Avenida del Mar and open your eyes,” Cotter said.

On the other side, Don Prime, a former planning com-missioner and downtown property owner, said he would have acted differently on the survey if he had known what it might have brought.

“Nowhere was ‘village character’ or ‘small town atmo-sphere’ defined,” Prime said of the survey. Had it been made clear that banning three story construction as a choice, Prime said, he never would have checked that box.

“Village character has very little to do with building height,” he said. “I think it has to do more with being pedestrian friendly.” He cited the Hotel San Clemente as an example, with its large courtyard serving as a gather-ing spot.

Prime said he felt he and other property owners had been unfairly maligned during the process. He said he felt proponents of the height restriction had tried to make the process about “out of town” property owners against residents.

“Someone called us, ‘the needy and the greedy,’” he said. Prime estimated 41 properties on Del Mar were owned by locals.

City Councilmen Tim Brown and Chris Hamm, who were both members of GPAC, made proposals to restrict building heights in the area to two stories during initial discussions of the proposal Tuesday. Hamm actually pro-posed eliminating mixed-use from the area entirely, but his proposal died for want of support from other council members. There was no further discussion on the height restriction amongst the council members during the evening’s session.

At the close of the meeting, Mayor Bob Baker said he expects the council will resolve the height limit issue by the end of discussions over the General Plan at the coun-cil’s October 1 meeting. Even with the approval of a draft plan, the council must still endorse a final version of the General Plan later in the fall. SC

AAt the heart of the height restriction debate is whether one or two story building on Avenida del Mar will end up being replaced by larger buildings that some believe will detract from the area’s character. Photo by Jim Shilander

Principal city planner Jeff Hook makes a point during the presentation of the city’s draft general plan to the City Council Tuesday. Photo by Jim Shilander

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SC Sheriff’s BlotterCOMPILED BY VICTOR CARNO

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 in-cident 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 website.

Monday, September 23

SUSPICIOUS PERSON IN VEHICLENorth El Camino Real/Calle de los Molinos (8:02 p.m.) The driver of a gray Toyota SUV was reported for running red lights. At the time of the call, the driver was parked and remained inside the vehicle.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCEAvenida Del Mar, 200 Block (6:21 p.m.) A woman told authorities her son was headed to the library to sell stolen prop-erty to an unknown person. She said he drove a red Oldsmobile with numerous stickers on the rear window and bumper. According to arrest records, authorities arrested a 24-year-old man who is cur-rently being held on $20,000 bail.

PETTY THEFTAvenida Pico, 900 Block (5:20 p.m.) An informant called deputies to report a theft and said the man had been under investi-gation for the past three months. Deputies responded and followed the man’s car until Avenida Victoria, where he was ar-rested. He is being held on $15,000 bail.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCEAvenida Santa Barbara, 200 Block (5:02 p.m.) A caller contacted authorities after coming across a man lying on a sidewalk. The caller said the man appeared to be homeless and sleeping.

CITIZEN ASSISTCalle Sarmentoso, 1200 Block (2:40 p.m.) A female crossing guard called deputies to report cars driving through the crosswalk at high speeds. She requested deputies come to the crosswalk near the middle school.

DISTURBANCECalle Cordillera, 1000 Block (2:24 p.m.) A man heard a woman screaming for help in a nearby business. When he went to check on her, he saw a muscular man in his 40s with slicked back hair exit the business through a roll-up doorway, kick-ing things on his way out.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCECalle De La Luna, 0 Block (2:43 a.m.) A man told deputies he heard a loud booming sound and thought he saw

shadows walking in his backyard. He said it could just be the wind.


ILLEGAL PARKED VEHICLEMarquita, 100 Block (10:10 p.m.) A woman told authorities someone had parked too close to a fire hydrant, which obstructed her view of oncoming traffic when backing out of her driveway.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCEEl Camino Real, 2200 Block (9:57 p.m.) A man was standing in a parking lot scream-ing at customers and vehicles that passed by. The man was described as in his 30s, about 5 feet 10 inches tall and having red hair.

DISTURBANCECamino De Los Mares, 600 Block (6:55 p.m.) A homeless man was brought to the hospital by paramedics for being intoxi-cated. When he arrived, he became hostile with staff members and left the premises. The drunken man was later found passed out in the bushes near the hospital.

DISTURBANCEEl Camino Real, 900 Block (6:19 p.m.) Four drunken men were urinating in the parking lot next to an old gas station. The caller told authorities the men were look-ing into cars and it appeared as though they were trying to start a fight.

DISTURBANCEEl Camino Real, 900 Block (5:49 p.m.) A homeless man was reportedly scream-ing that he needed a medic, but the caller told deputies the man looked fine. Depu-ties arrived and transported the man to the hospital.

WELFARE CHECKAvenida Aragon, 200 Block (12:03 p.m.) A concerned neighbor contacted deputies and requested a welfare check after notic-ing an elderly neighbor hadn’t picked up her mail and had a package sitting at her front door.

BURGLARY IN PROGRESSCalle Serena, 200 Block (6:08 a.m.) A woman called authorities after see-ing a man inside of her vehicle. She told deputies the man was in the middle of gathering things from her car when she came out of her house, but then dropped everything and started running. The man was described as short, with a heavy build and dark hair.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCEAvenida Del Mar, 100 Block (3:16 a.m.)A woman called deputies after waking up in the middle of the night, feeling un-comfortable about two women who had walked into her jewelry store and asked to see a very expensive ring earlier in the day. She said she now thinks the women were casing her store because they were not wearing beach attire and did not have any jewelry of their own.


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VIEWS, OPINIONS AND INSIGHTSSOAPBOX

GUEST OPINION: By the Board of Directors of the Downtown Business Association

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Pick 3. Spend 50. Save the Local Economy

Letters to the Editor

National program encourages spending at small businessesan Clemente’s village downtown—that area along El Camino Real, between Avenida Palizada and

Avenida Rosa, the one hundred blocks of Serra, Cabrillo, Granada, and Rosa and all of Avenida del Mar to the Pier—is what we describe as the commercial “heart” of our city. It’s the “T-Zone.” It’s where we hold most of our community events: our high school’s homecoming parade, Puttin’ On the Glitz, the classic car show, the village arts fair, red ribbon parade and many more. These are the social and business gatherings that give our residents and visitors a sense of community and a sense of belonging.

It’s that geographic area that helps defi ne our “village character.” It’s where a majority of our small independently owned businesses reside. These are the mom and pop stores, those hard-working individuals who support our city through sales tax. They support our residents by

SECOND ECR BIKE LANE A BURDEN FOR MOTORISTS

RODNEY HILLERTS, San Clemente

It perplexes me to see a dual bike lane on North El Camino Real/Pacifi c Coast Highway, going north between Avenida Pico and Camino San Clemente. This section of PCH has protective K-rails, with bike paths on the inland side to protect pe-destrians, bikers from the northbound traf-fi c on PCH. And next to the open lane is a second northbound bike lane stretching almost to the Camino San Clemente light and intersects with the other bike path about 400 feet short of the intersection.

I wonder why we need the two bike

giving them jobs and selling them unique products. They provide personal and exceptional service. And, they support our students and nonprofi t organizations through donations for nothing more com-plicated than a simple personal ask.

So, have you ever asked yourself what our downtown would be like without these small independently owned businesses? Would you miss them if they were gone? If

lanes, one protected and one not? Isn’t this a redundancy of the use of bike paths? Several times that I have used this section, I have encountered bikers/walkers/joggers on the unprotected open side of the “K” rails. Why any sane biker/jogger/walker, wouldn’t stay on the protected side of the “K” rails is beyond my thinking.

I would like to see the Pico end of the K-rails opened to this type of traffi c and the bike lane on the unprotected lane side removed to open that lane up for the car traffi c headed north. I hope the city traffi c department looks into this and changes this confi guration before someone gets injured and protect the city from any future lawsuits.

your answer is yes, then I encourage you not just to support them with your dollars, but with yourself. Build a relationship and contribute toward that “village character” we all talk about and strive to maintain.

The San Clemente Downtown Busi-ness Association (DBA), a mutual benefi t nonprofi t organization is comprised of over 150 independently owned downtown businesses. To facilitate their success, we have implemented the nationwide to save the brick and mortars our nation is built on, 3/50 program.

The task is easy: 3: Think about which three indepen-

dently owned businesses you’d miss most if they were gone. Stop in and say hello. Pick up a little something that will make someone smile. Your contribution is what keeps those businesses around.

50: If just half the employed U.S. popula-tion spent $50 each month in indepen-dently owned businesses, their purchases

would generate more than $42.6 billion in revenue. Imagine the positive impact of 3/4 of the employed population did that.

68: For every $100 spent in indepen-dently owned stores, $68 returns to the community through taxes, payroll and other expenditures. If you spend that in a national chain, only $43 stays here. Spend it online and nothing comes home.

1: The number of people it takes to start the trend ... you. Support San Clemente’s independently owned businesses. Shop historic downtown San Clemente. Visit our website at www.villagesanclemente.org to see the listing of our stores and products. SC

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SOAPBOXGUEST OPINION: By John Alpay, President, Board of Trustees; Capistrano Unified School District

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San Clemente’s Good NeighborCity should be careful about fate of Verde Park trees

he San Clemente City Council is presently considering the creation of a policy that would allow for the

removal of trees on city-owned property in the interest of restoring private ocean views. The theory behind the proposal is that the City of San Clemente should be a good neighbor and be mindful of those who live next to city owned property.

A key example cited by proposed policy supporters and opponents alike are two clusters of eucalyptus trees in Verde Park, a small parcel of land nestled between the Broadmoor development and San Clem-ente High School. Some look forward to removing these eucalyptus trees to restore ocean views supposedly last seen during the Reagan administration, while others fear a deforestation of a valuable public asset. It should be noted to all parties that regardless of what policy the City Council ultimately chooses to adopt, it will not impact these specific eucalyptus trees in Verde Park.

Any visitor to Verde Park will quickly see that the two large groupings of euca-lyptus trees are without question located within park boundaries. However what is not readily apparent is that these eucalyp-

COMMON SENSE WAYS TO INCREASE SAFETY ON BEACH TRAIL

RICARDO NICOL, San Clemente

The approximately 2.5-milelong Beach Trail stretching from North Beach to Calafia is one of San Clemente’s best and most popular recreational assets. I am one of hundreds of thousands of residents and visitors of all ages who have enjoyed it since it opened over six years ago.

But, as a walker and jogger, I enjoy it with a degree of apprehension because the narrow trail is shared by those on foot and

tus trees are in fact not lo-cated on city-owned land. Technically, the trees are situated on the upper campus of San Clemente High School.

The upper campus of San Clemente High School, located next to

Verde Park, was opened in 1964 by the San Clemente School District as Ole Hanson Elementary School. The original dedication plaque still sits on the admin-istration building, bearing witness to the campus’ original purpose. Because the property is located, in part, on a slope, not all of the usable land originally purchased was incorporated into the school and was instead allowed to lie fallow.

Approximately 10 years later, the developer of the Broadmoor community gave a parcel of land to the city of San Clemente that quickly became the core of Verde Park. The Capistrano Unified School District, the successor entity to the San Clemente School District, allowed the city to make use of the land it owned not otherwise incorporated into Ole Hanson Elementary. This piece of property now

by bicyclists. These are inherently conflict-ing uses that present a danger to each other, especially when bicycles approach those on foot silently from behind. That accidents are not reported doesn’t mean they don’t occur. I personally know of two where older people were hit and injured. One of them won’t use the trail any longer.

And a collision between a walker and a cyclist may not be the fault of either. An inadvertent step to the side by a runner or a dog veering to the side and stretching its leash across a bike’s path as it approaches from behind can cause an accident and

consists of one-eighth of the total acreage of Verde Park.

Documents from as far back as Janu-ary 1975 show San Clemente asking Capistrano Unified for unrestricted public access to the land and the school district giving express permission to the city to make use of otherwise unused property consistent with its established procedure of “encouraging the joint use of school and park sites.” This is why a portion of the tennis court located at Verde Park resides on both city and school district property and the park’s swing set lies exclusively on school district land.

Admittedly, Capistrano Unified has had to take back some of the land from Verde Park for its exclusive use. With the closing of Ole Hanson Elementary in 2003, the school was transformed into a second campus for San Clemente High School dedicated to freshman as they adjust to their new academic environment. In order to unite the two campuses, Capistrano Unified built a connecting pathway on the edge of Verde Park. The vast majority of school district land in Verde Park remains open to the public with the tall eucalyptus trees now providing shade to not only park

serious injury to both, runner and cyclist; 150 pounds moving at 10 miles per hour can generate a formidable impact. Who needs a fun outing on the trail to end like that?

One easy, common sense measure to reduce the risk of injury to those on foot and on bicycles is to require that any bicycle on the trail be equipped with a bell that may be rung by the cyclists to warn those on foot when approaching them from behind, for their mutual safety.

The practice may be encouraged by recommending it, or perhaps requiring it,

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visitors, but to the students walking be-tween the high school campuses as well.

It remains to be seen what course of action the City Council ultimately elects to take regarding trees located on city property as they relate to ocean views. I have no doubt that the City Council will take into consideration the opinions of all sides before making a sound and wise decision. But what cannot be deliberated is the fact that these eucalyptus trees in Verde Park will continue to stand as testa-ment to the Capistrano Unified School Dis-trict acting as a good neighbor in allowing the residents of San Clemente access to quality tennis courts, play equipment and park space.

John Alpay is the President of the Capist-rano Unified School District Board of Trust-ees. His trustee district includes most of San Clemente. He was first elected in 2010, and elected to a full term in 2012. SC

on the next update of the city’s “A Pocket Guide to your Beach Trail.” The sooner the better.

John Alpay

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HART & SOUL 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Live music at Adele’s. 2600 Avenida Del Presidente, San Clemente, 949.481.1222, www.adelesatthesanclementeinn.com.

CASS WINERY TASTING 5:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Special tasting of the featured winery at SC Wine Company.212 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com

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

SIDEWAYS DOWN 6:30 p.m. Live music at Sunsets, 34700 Pacific Coast Hwy., Capistrano Beach, 949.276.8880, www.sunsetsbar.com.

COMMON SENSE 8 p.m. Reggae concert at The Coach House. Tickets $15. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

TOAST TO THE CASA: A NIGHT IN WINE COUNTRY6 p.m.-10 p.m. 11th annual Toast to the Casa featuring food from local restaurants, premium wines, live entertainment, auc-

tions and more. Tickets $200. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

BELL BOOK & CANDLE 8 p.m. An American romantic comedy onstage at Cabrillo Playhouse. Shows through Oct. 6. Tickets $15-$20. 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clem-ente, 949.492.0465, www.cabrilloplayhouse.org.

THE BATTLE OF THE PADDLE 6 a.m. Join Rainbow Sandals and Gerry Lopez for the two-day stand-up paddle event at Doheny Beach now in its sixth year with com-petitions and demonstration, plus much more fun on the shore including games, music, food and drink. 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, www.battleofthe-paddle.com.

THE BLUES AND BOOZE TOUR 2013 5 p.m. Concert at The Surfin Cowboy featuring The K.K. Martin Band, raffles with prizes and more, with proceeds benefiting the Orange County Blues Society. 34235 Doheny Park Road, Capistrano Beach, 949.485.0533, www.bdmcgees.com.

CALIFORNIA CRUISING - PIRATE STYLE 4 p.m.-8 p.m. The Sand Dollar Guild and Ocean Institute host an evening filled with surf music, food, casino games and more. $75

each or $135 for two. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.

FLOCK OF 80’S 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.

WINE CRUISE 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Join Dana Wharf for a cruise aboard the OCean Adventures catamaran in the Dana Point Harbor and sample wines from The Organic Cellar, with cheese, crackers and fruit. $49. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

ARTISTS RECEPTION5 p.m.-7 p.m. Meet artists and view their work at The Shed fine art gallery, also featuring wine, appetizers, music and more. 24471 Del Prado Ave.,

Dana Point, 949.429.5591, www.theshed-danapoint.com.

GIN BLOSSOMS 8 p.m. Hit band in concert at The Coach House. Tickets $30. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

COMICS UNZIPPED 8 p.m. Live comedy at StillWater. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.danapointstillwater.com.

SCSan Clemente

YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER

GETTING OUT

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

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As can be seen on “Breaking Bad” and “Dexter,” the anti-hero has been making a big comeback on television during the last decade. But in cinema, the protagonist type has been in a steady, modest league since the 1980s. Usually one main character with a dark past or motive fits the bill in a mov-ie, but in Canadian director Denis Villeneuve’s new chilling mystery-thriller Prisoners there are two. Stars Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal, both toggle between hero, anti-hero and even villainy throughout the feature. On Thanksgiving Day, on a quiet suburban street, the Dover family (Jackman, Maria Bello, Dylan Minnette, Erin Gerasimovich) and Birch family (Terrence Howard, Viola Davis, Zoe Soul, Kyla Simmons) meet up for a holiday dinner.

Soon after eating, the youngest daughters Hannah (Gerasimovich) and Joy (Simmons) go missing. Detective Loki (Gyllenhaal) goes to search for the girls and a handful of disturbing suspects. Paul Dano plays the prime suspect (and eventual victim), while Melissa Leo co-stars as his aunt. Aaron Guzikowski’s screenplay, along with Villeneuve’s polarizing direction, creates a creepy tone throughout. Jackman and Dano deliver most unsettling performances that leave a chill with viewers, but Bello unfortunately seems miscast. Though the film could have used a bit more editing, Gyllenhaal’s sequences are chair-grabbing and will make audiences ponder why he isn’t held in higher esteem as an actor. — Megan Bianco

AT THE MOVIES: TAKE NO ‘PRISONERS’

WINE DINNER 7 p.m.-8 p.m. St. Roys Chef’s Pub at Vine features a four-course food and wine pairing every Wednesday; menu changes weekly.

Cost $40 per person. 211 N. El Camino Real, San Clem-ente, 949.361.9376, www.vinesanclemente.com.

CB CYCLEBARN OPEN HOUSE 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Check out the new indoor cycling studio in San Clemente and see the latest bike technology. Includes prizes, giveaways, free sessions and more. 372 Camino de Estrella, San Clemente, 949.303.3112, www.FitnessSuperPass.com.

CHERYL SILVERSTEIN 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Concert at OC Tavern featuring Cheryl Silverstein and Mike McKenna performing jazz, blues and pop. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.

Have an event?Send your listing to [email protected]

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

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KARAOKE 9:30 p.m. Get on stage at Hennessey’s Tavern every Monday night. No cover. 34111 La Plaza, Dana Point, 949.488.0121, www.hennesseystavern.com.

DUCKHORN VINEYARDS—WINE DINNER 6:30 p.m. A four-course dinner and wine pairing with the featured winery at Salt Creek Grille. $90 each. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com.

DREAMBROTHER 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Live music at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

WILL & GARY 9 p.m. Live at BeachFire. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

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Jake Gyllenhaal and Hugh Jackman in Prisoners. Photo by Wilson Webb

EVENT GUIDE

SEPTEMBER 28-29 • DOHENY STATE BEACH • DANA POINT, CA

Welcome to the Rainbow Sandals Gerry Lopez Battle of the Paddle

The 2013 Battle of the Paddle marks our sixth year of putting on this event and we are very hum-bled by the growth in participation we have wit-nessed over the years.

We would like to extend an invitation for all to round up the family and partake in the world’s largest—and we believe, the most fun—stand-up paddle event in the world.

This year’s event is set for September 28 and 29, once again on the famous shores of Doheny State Beach in beautiful Dana Point.

Come witness the high-energy races, spirited fan-fare and the huge SUP exposition—an experience that reflects the heartbeat and pulse of this global lifestyle.

This year, the Battle of the Paddle is expecting over 1,000 competitors from around the globe. Athletes will be racing for over $25,000 in cash and prizes, the largest prize purse on offer in the sport of SUP.

Racers will also be taking part in two new Guin-ness World Record attempts.

The first will take place on Saturday, with an at-tempt to break the record for the world’s largest paddleboard race. The current record—404 pad-dlers—was set at last year’s event.

Then on Sunday, competitors will try to break the existing record for the most surfers riding a single wave. The current record—110 surfers—was set in Cape Town, South Africa in 2009. This year’s at-tempt will be a second for the Battle of the Paddle. We came close last year with a 95-person party wave caught on the main peak at Doheny State Beach.

Bring the kids. The Battle of the Paddle offers fun for the whole family. In addition to having separate races for the youngsters, there will be face paint-ing, games and fun and educational opportunities to learn about marine life and protecting our ocean. The Kids Activity Zone will be hosted by the Doheny State Beach Interpretive Association (DSBIA).

We truly would like to say thank you for your at-tendance and participation in this event. It wouldn’t be possible without you.

See you in the water!

—Event Organizers: Gerry Lopez, Jay “Sparky” Longley, Pat Huber, Ron House and Barrett Tester

Elite competitors test their skills among the planet’s best SUP athletes and vie for their share

of the richest prize purse in the sport. Families, friends and co-workers form relay teams for

fun and friendly competition. And, those new to the sport or wanting to give it a try, come to

check out a variety of equipment and learn first-hand why SUP is so popular. The event is

free for spectators but the standard $15 rate will be charged for parking in the Doheny State

Beach lot. All competitors receive a pair of Rainbow Sandals, an event T-shirt and lunch with

paid registration. Event proceeds will benefit the Doheny State Beach Interpretive Associa-

tion, the nonprofit cooperating association of Doheny State Beach, dedicated to the pro-

tection of the park’s beaches, facilities, marine refuge and its historical, cultural and social

stories. The DSBIA has provided support to the park’s educational, interpretive, conservation

and restoration programs since its founding in 1982.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT BATTLEOFTHEPADDLE.COM

A showcase for the world’s fastest growing water sport, the Rainbow Sandals Gerry Lopez Battle of the Paddle is a world-class ocean festival for stand-up paddle enthusiasts of all ages, from beginners to professional-level athletes.

Saturday, September 287 a.m.7:30 a.m.8 a.m.8:45 a.m.9 a.m. 9 a.m.10 a.m.11:30 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

1 p.m. 1 p.m.

Event Registration OpensLive Hawaiian Music by “Tropical Blue”National AnthemHawaiian BlessingExpo and DSBIA Kid’s Zone OpensElite Race Qualifying Heat No. 1 (Men and Women Together)Elite Race Qualifying Heat No. 2 (Men and Women Together)Open Age-Group RaceUL - 11:30 a.m.14” - 11:32 a.m.12’6” - 11:34 a.m.Surfboard - 11:36 a.m.Guinness World Record Attempt – “World’s Largest SUP Race”Hitia O Te Ra Tahitian Dance ShowIndo Board SUP Yoga

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

7 a.m.8 a.m. 9 a.m.9 a.m.

11 a.m.12:15 p.m.12:45 p.m. 1:15 p.m.1:45 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 3:15 p.m.

3:30 p.m.4 p.m.

Event Registration OpensLive Hawaiian MusicExpo and DSBIA Kid’s Zone OpensThe Distance RaceUL - 9 a.m.Elite - 9:02 a.m.14” - 9:04 a.m.12’6” - 9:06 a.m.Indo SUP YogaKid’s SUP Race – Short CourseKid’s SUP Races– Long CourseKid’s SUP RelaysOpen SUP RelaysElite SUP RelaysGuinness World Record Attempt – “Most Surfers on a Single Wave”Live Music by Leroy BrownAwards Ceremony


1:30 p.m.2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m.3:45 p.m. 3:45 p.m. 4:15 p.m.

Elite Race Final – WahineElite Race Final – MenElite Race Awards ceremonyLive Music by Babylon RockersUSADA Anti-dopingOpen Race Awards Ceremony

Sunday’s action kicks off with the approximately 9.5-mile Distance Race. Starting from Doheny State Beach, paddlers will pass inside the middle buoy at Poche Beach (between the buoy and the beach) and proceed to the 5-mile buoy right out in front of the San Clemente Pier. After a right-hand turn around the pier buoy paddlers head back to Doheny, passing the middle buoy again on the inside, and then on to the fi nish line. Competitors may enter into the Elite 14’ class or any open age group class. Coast Guard regulations require all racers to have a personal fl otation device (PFD). Racers should carry an ample supply of water to avoid dehydration.

The SUP Relay is a short sprint race for four-person teams which must include at least one woman. Relays include divisions for both elite racers and amateurs.

This Saturday race is for all skill levels and age groups. In 2012 there were 404 competitors—from ages 12 to 73—who successfully fi nished the course, setting a Guinness World Record for the world’s largest stand-up paddle race. Sign up and be a part of history as the Battle of the Paddle attempts to break last year’s record.

The most exciting and most prestigious SUP race for professional paddlers in the world will go down Saturday. Designed by Gerry Lopez and Pat Huber, the Elite Race course runs paddlers in and out of the surf, allowing them the chance to catch waves at all three Doheny surf breaks—Rivermouth, Second Spot and Boneyard. Doheny State Beach is the perfect venue for a spectator-friendly paddle race of this kind. It is open to the public, but this race is not appropriate for amateur and novice paddlers. The entry fee is $225 for men and $175 for women. Boards cannot exceed 12’6” in length.

OPEN-AGE GROUP RACESATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 | 11:30 A.M.

THE DISTANCE RACESUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 | 9 A.M.

ELITE RACESATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 | 1:30 P.M.

SUP RELAYSUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 | 1:15 P.M.

ALL RACES Beach Start: Everyone is to start on the beach with your board under one arm and paddle in the

other. Buoys subject to change for safety depending on swell conditions. Finish Line: The fi nish line is up the beach located directly East of the beach run course.


SUDOKUby 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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See today’s solution in next week’s issue.4SCSan Clemente

PROFILES OF OUR COMMUNITYSC LIVING

NEW BUSINESS

u Kristina Krich Photography, 2011-D S. El Camino Real, 949.545.1752, www.kristinakrich.com

San Clemente native Kristina Krich says her new women-centric photography busi-ness gives her the flexibility to help raise her young son. But, she said, it also provides an important service to empower women.

“Any woman can be transformed to look like they’re on the cover of a magazine,” Krich said. “We really bring out the best of them.”

Krich previously worked as an adminis-trator, but said the birth of her son helped “push me in a little bit more creative direction. He’s a big inspiration.” Krich was involved in photography for 20 years before starting the business.

Krich said sessions included help from professional hair and makeup artists, in order to complete the “transformation” for three to five different looks.

“It’s a real pamper session for women,” she said.

Krich also offers a similar service for brides-to-be, which she calls “Glam the Gown.”

“It’s a more relaxed way to get beautiful portraits of themselves in their dress,” she said. Krich added it’s a good way for a bride to remove at least one of the stresses of the big day. The service has been featured on bridal website, www.bridalhotlist.com.

Krich also puts together printed photo-graphs, as opposed to just giving clients a disk, which could be easily lost or discarded.

“They can have a photograph of how they dream to be photographed, and it’s some-thing they’ll have for generations.”

Sessions are done by appointment only.

u Barnoa Wine Bar, 831 Via Suerte, Suite 106, 949.388.4378, www.barnoawinebar.com

Alexandre Ponot knew San Clemente

Business Beat BY JIM SHILANDER

News and updates on San Clemente’s business community

San Clemente resident Kristina Krich’s new photog-raphy business offers a way for women of all ages to feel glamorous, she says. Photo by Jim Shilander

Anne-Sophie Derre and Alexandre Ponot of Barnoa Wine Bar aim to provide a prototypical French bistro experience in Talega. Photo by Jim Shilander

from working in the surfing business for years, but it was a business lunch in Talega two years ago that convinced him to change his life.

At the time, Ponot owned a business that became one of the largest suppliers of stand-up paddleboards to Europe. Most of his suppliers were in San Clemente, where he’d been traveling while working with Billa-bong and Oxbow.

“I got to know a lot of people and meet a lot of people,” Ponot said. “Two years ago I was here for a business lunch at Sundried Tomato. I looked at the complex, and liked it.”

Two years later, Ponot has sold his distribution and come to the United States, along with his partner, Anne-Sophie Derre, to open Barnoa Wine Bar. The two hail from Biarritz, a city he described as “the French San Clemente” located on the Bay of Biscay. Ponot said the business offers something new to the Talega area.

“It’s much more common to see these sorts of places in France,” Ponot said. “You see it everywhere, that sort of bistro/wine bar, whatever you want to call it. It looks like it will be a good fit for Talega.”

Ponot said in the business’ first three weeks, he’s already hosted good crowds on the weekends and the latter part of the week. The bar is also open until 1 a.m. during the week and 2 a.m. on Saturday, which is the latest of any establishment in Talega.

Derre said she’d been looking to make a move from her town and came along

because she loved the idea.“I’d never been to San Clemente before,

or even been to the U.S. before. Everything was completely new, but I liked the idea of bringing something that’s such a big part of French culture,” she said.

Approximately 45 percent of the wines in the bar are French, with another 45 percent being domestic. The remainder come from all over the world. French wines are featured as part of the bar’s happy hours Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, with domestic wines featured Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. On Sunday, the bar offers half-off on selected bottles.

“They’re the best grades from the best areas,” Ponot said. “And we also try to give the best deal.”

Ponot said in addition to providing a haven for oenophiles, cheeses and meats are served, and he is working on adding des-serts, quiches and other simple food items of high quality. The bar is also looking to host a regular French Basque tapas brunch.

MILESTONE

u Erba, 114 Avenida Del Mar Unit #1, 949.492.2355, www.shoperba.com

Erba owner Lisa Rodarti said she’s happy her store’s 11 years in business has helped provide her with a way to help assist others in the fight against breast cancer. As a sur-vivor herself, Rodarti said the business has helped provide her with the ability to raise funds for research.

But, she said, it’s also given her the oppor-tunity to come to better know her custom-ers and employees.

“They’ve been very loyal, and many have become my friends,” Rodarti said. “It’s nice to be able to service people you’re friends with.”

Rodarti said Erba would be holding an an-niversary sale at the end of the month, with details to be announced closer to the date.

SC LIVINGGUEST OPINION: On Life and Love After 50 By Tom Blake

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riety of opinions from our community, the SC Times provides Guest

Opinion opportunities in which selected columnists’ opinions are

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of the columnist alone and do not reflect those of the SC Times or

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A Recent Widower’s Dilemmarecent widower named Tony asked for guidance: “I’m 60, my wife died in early 2013. We were married for

30-plus years, our marriage was incredibly blessed. I’m a better person due to my late wife.

“We raised her two sons from a prior marriage. My stepsons are now in their 40s. We did not have additional children from our marriage. We (I) have three grandchildren, 10, 12 and 14. All are healthy and normal for their age. A grand-child is named after me.

“I’m now dating. I’m planning to ask my stepsons if I can bring a companion to fam-ily holiday functions. I’m not asking for an immediate response, knowing they need time to consider.

“I’ll honor their response. I won’t make threats if they deny my request. I don’t want to give control of my remaining life to my stepsons, however I realize the complex task the parents have to discuss the subject with the grandchildren.

“How should I handle the sensitive issue?”

My response to Tony was as follws: “Yes, this is a sensitive issue. Kudos to you for being considerate of your stepsons and step-grandchildren.

AWhen is the right time to bring a new woman to family holiday functions?

I am not a widower so by no means am I an ex-pert on this topic. But in 18 years of writing news-paper columns about dat-ing later in life, I’ve heard enough stories from new widowers and the women who have dated them to gain knowledge on the issue.

You’ve got some time before the holidays. Even if you’ve already met a new woman, why not hold off a while before asking them? Yes, you want to be in control of your decisions, but, on the other hand, you certainly don’t want to alienate the family you have loved and raised for more than 30 years. Over the holidays, especially this first holiday season, being with them will be essential for you.

What I’m about to say may not apply to you, but it often applies to new widowers. Many jump back into dating before they’ve properly healed. They miss their spouses so much it’s almost unbearable. Some are so darned lonely they feel dating and hav-ing a new mate will cure their loneliness.

But, what often happens, they wake up one morning and realize that they can’t

go on with the new relationship. That they’ve been kidding themselves and still love their deceased wife. They end the relationship, and in doing so, break some woman’s heart.

I asked four widow friends of mine for their opinion on Tony’s question.

Patricia said, “Better that Tony take the time to heal before introducing a new woman into his still grieving family or he will lose the stepsons families as well. They are not ready for this and neither is he.”

Marsi added, “It has not been a year of grieving for him or his family. It is too soon and the family may feel it is disre-spectful to their mother’s memory. To bring a date just for the sake of not being alone for the day, I would pass. It won’t hurt him to go alone for one function. If the relationship progresses, the following year would be more appropriate.”

Julie suggested, “It is too soon to bring someone else to the family holiday events. If this new companion cares about him, she will graciously allow him time alone with his family. If not—red flag.”

Karla said, “I’d be uncomfortable going to family holiday events with a recently widowed man. I’d prefer a quiet breakfast

or lunch before he goes to be with his fam-ily. That would show he cares enough to be with me for part of the day.”

New widowers need to realize that the families are grieving as much as they are, and the widowers should be considerate of those family members. I hope Tony doesn’t ask the question, and attends the family holiday functions alone this first year.

For Tony to gain insight on what other widowers have gone through, I suggested he read my eBook, titled, Widower Dat-ing. Gold Mine or Mine Field?

The electronic book can be downloaded immediately to one’s computer by follow-ing this link: www.smashwords.com.

To comment: [email protected] Blake is a Dana Point business

owner and San Clemente resident who has authored books on middle-aged dating. See his website at www.findingloveafter50.com. SC

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Q&A with San Clemente Quarterback Loren Applegate

By Steve Breazeale San Clemente Times

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erhaps no one in recent San Cle-mente football history has had the kind of experience that senior

quarterback Loren Applegate can attest to. As the backup quarterback the past two seasons, Applegate has had to patiently wait on the sidelines in case his opportu-nity came.

At about this time last year, Applegate was called upon to start against Newport Harbor following injuries to former quar-terback Sean Donnelly and current junior Sam Darnold.

an Clemente resident Beth Sanden has been on a tear in recent weeks.

The 59-year-old Paratriathlon racer grabbed back to back second-place finishes at the Malibu Triathlon on September 8 and the Southwest Regional Triathlon in Tempe, Ariz. on September 22.

By placing second out of 29 racers in the Southwest Regional, Sanden qualified for a spot in the 2013 Paratriathlon Na-tional Championship, to be held in June. But Sanden said she will not compete at the prestigious event. She will be in atten-dance, but for a different reason.

Sanden devotes herself to training and motivating other disabled athletes. She currently trains a rotating group of athletes for triathlons and two of them, Edwin Figueroa of Commerce and Umida Laskciko of Temecula, qualified for the National Championships.

Sanden admits that coming in second-place is gratifying, but it’s the experience of competing with her mentees that makes it all worthwhile.

“It’s nice competing with people 20-30 years younger than I am and still get on the podium,” Sanden said. “But’s it’s a fun

ver 70 skateboarders jumped, flipped and grinded their way around Ralph’s Skate Park on Sep-

tember 21 as part of the 13th Annual SC Open Skateboarding Championships.

There were six categories ranging from ages seven and under, up to 17 and older.

The best trick contest was won by Blake Spencer, who was accredited with two win-ning tricks; a big spin front blunt to fakie and a board slide up, across and down to fakie. SC

In 2013, Applegate and the Tritons find themselves in a similar scenario. After Darnold fractured his foot midway through the team’s September 12 game against Dana Hills, Applegate came on. He got his first start of the year when the Tritons took the field last week against La Costa Canyon. Now, he will lead them against Newport Harbor on Friday.

We caught up with Applegate to get his thoughts on the starting job, his past and the future.

San Clemente Times: You’re stepping in just a few weeks into the season again. This has to be a feeling of déjà vu for you, right?

Loren Applegate: Not really. To be honest, I had a feeling that I might need to step in. I’m loving the job, doing what I can with the ball. It’s a big step up, like last year. But now I’m a senior and I have more of a leadership role.

SCT: What did you learn last year that you plan to use this year?

LA: I have more experience and game reps. I know what to do in certain times during the game. Just the experience of being out there, really. I feel it more.

SCT: How did you feel during the La Costa Canyon game?

LA: I felt a lot better than I did coming into the Dana Hills game. I was a little bit more confident in myself … I felt way stronger. I give that up to my offensive line and running backs doing most of the work.

SCT: Thoughts on the Newport Harbor game?

LA: We are preparing for them just like any other team. We just have to find those weaknesses. They’re a very good team. We have to have perfection throughout practices and play perfect in the game. SC

thing for me to do and go with the people I train.”

Sanden and her students will travel to Austin, Texas for the May 27 event. SC

—Steve Breazeale

SPORTS SPOTLIGHT WILSON NAMED PAC-12 OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

In a conference that has had its impressive share of quarterback performances in recent weeks, Utah quarterback Travis Wilson was deemed the most prolific as the former San Clemente standout was named the Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week on September 23.

Wilson made his case for the award by leading the Utes to a 20-13 win over in-state rival Brigham Young University. He completed 69 percent of his passes for 273 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions.

With his team holding a narrow 13-6 lead in the fourth quarter, Wilson

Travis Wilson threw for 273 yards and two touchdowns en route to being named the Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week. Photo courtesy University of Utah Athletics

ignited a 12-play, 79-yard scoring drive that sealed the win for Utah.

It was the first time since the university joined the conference in 2011 that a Ute was named Offensive Player of the Week.

Wilson is in the early stages of an impressive sophomore campaign. He has rushed for 251 yards on 32 carries and has scored five touchdowns in four games. He’s also thrown for 1,118 yards and nine touchdowns.

The Utes are now on a bye-week and will host UCLA on October 3 in their next game.

—San Clemente Times

Senior quarterback Loren Applegate will get his second start of the year when the Tritons host New-port Harbor on September 27. Photo by Tony Tribolet/www.xpsphoto.com

SC’s Beth Sanden Wins Silver in Back to Back Triathlons

Locals Show off Skills at SC Open Skateboard Contest

From L to R: Yamato Kosuze, Chance Powers and Nick Wolcott were the top finishers in the 12-13 age bracket at the SC Open Skateboarding Champion-ships on September 21. Photo courtesy of Don Kindred

Beth Sanden. Courtesy photo

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Triton Report

By Steve Breazeale

Follow us on Twitter @SouthOCsports for updates on all the San Clemente fall sports teams.

GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY TAKES HOME WOODBRIDGE HARDWARE

The San Clemente girls cross country team is off to a perfect start in 2013. The group of veteran runners, who have yet to fi nish anywhere except at the top of the winner’s podium in their fi rst two races, put together a combined winning score of 106 at the Cross Country Classic Wood-bridge-Estancia rated race on September 21. The Tritons cleared their next closest competitor by 58 points.

The team was led by senior Melissa Eisele, who fi nished in second place with a time of 17:02. Junior Kelsey Carroll’s time of 17:20 earned her a sixth-place fi nish. Katie Carroll fi nished 18th (17:52) while junior Gracie Georgi (18:07) fi nished 29th.

As of September 23, San Clemente was ranked No. 4 in the CIF-SS Division 1 polls, which is compiled by www.prepcal-track.com.

The Tritons will compete in the Dana Hills Invitational on September 28.

PARKER FINISHES EIGHTH FOR TRITONS BOYS CROSS COUNTRY

Matt Parker was the top fi nisher for the San Clemente boys cross country team at the Cross Country Classic Woodbridge-Estancia meet on September 21. Parker, who was racing in the 3-mile Senior Divi-sion 1 Blue race, fi nished seventh overall after posting a time of 16:10.

Junior Matt Shelton also had a top-10 fi nish, as his time of 16:16 in the 3-mile Junior Division 1 Blue race earned him an eighth-place fi nish.

The Tritons will compete in the Dana Hills Invitational on September 28.

SPECIAL TEAMS, DEFENSE MAKE IMPACT BUT TRITONS FOOTBALL FALLS TO MAVERICKS

It was apparent last Monday that San Clemente starting quarterback Sam Dar-nold would likely be out for the season, which meant Friday’s game against visit-ing La Costa Canyon would be the team’s fi rst complete game without their standout offensive weapon.

Behind the leg of kicker Blake Gonzalez and several key defensive plays, the Tri-tons kept it close against the Mavericks on September 20, but ultimately fell, 16-13, in the nonleague contest. It was the Tritons’ second loss in a row.

After surrendering 13 fi rst-quarter points to La Costa Canyon (2-1), the Tritons defense tightened up and limited

(From L to R) Katie Carroll, Amber Eisele, Gracie Georgi, Melissa Eisele and Kelsey Carroll led the San Clemente girls cross country team to a fi rst-place fi nish at the Woodbridge-Estancia rated meet race on September 21. Courtesy photo

them to just three points the rest of the way. The Tritons (2-2) scored their only touchdown in the fi rst quarter, when sophomore defensive back Tanner Wright scooped up a fumble and returned it 25 yards for the score.

The Tritons would inch closer in the second quarter following the fi rst of Gon-zalez’s two fi eld goals on the night, cutting the lead to 16-10.

With the game on the line in the fourth quarter and the ball at the Mavericks two-yard line, on fourth and goal, senior quarterback Loren Applegate tried to run the ball in the end zone but was stopped one yard short.

San Clemente will now host Newport Harbor (1-2), a perennial playoff contend-er out of the Sunset League, on Friday.

The Sailors are led by the pass-catch duo of quarterback Cole Norris and receiver Quest Truxton. Newport Harbor is coming off a 34-14 loss to rival Corona del Mar.

GIRLS GOLF NARROWLY EDGES TESORO, HOSTS LADY TRITON INVITATIONAL

The San Clemente girls golf team hosted the Rainbow Sandals Lady Tritons Invitational on September 20 and came away with a 12th-place fi nish. Alex Cooper shot a team-low 78 (+5) to lead the scor-ing.

Top teams from around the area came to the San Clemente Municipal Golf Course to compete, and at the end of 18 holes, Torrey Pines was the winner after shooting a cumulative 375.

On September 24, the Tritons traveled to league opponent Tesoro’s home course at Tijeras Creek, where San Clemente pulled off a 211-212 victory. Cooper was the medalist in the match after carding a 36 (E) on the front nine.

TRITONS GIRLS VOLLEYBALL WINS BACK AND FORTH BATTLE WITH COUGARS

In a seesaw nonleague match against visiting Capistrano Valley on September 19, the San Clemente girls volleyball team pulled off an upset win and defeated the

Cougars in fi ve sets.Capistrano Valley is currently ranked

No. 4 in the CIF-SS Division 1A coaches’ poll while the Tritons are unranked.

Both teams traded off set wins in the opening four sets, with San Clemente eventually pulling away in the decisive fi fth set, 15-11.

San Clemente sophomore outside hitter Cali Hoye led the team with 20 kills, one ace and 10 digs. Senior outside hitter Taylor Brubaker had 15 kills, three aces, four blocks and six digs. Sophomore setter Marie Paris had 10 digs and a season-high 45 assists in the win.

The Tritons were set to host Huntington Beach in a nonleague match on Septem-ber 24. Results were not available at press time.

SAN CLEMENTE BOYS WATER POLO TAKES THIRD IN CLOVIS

The San Clemente boys water polo team went 4-1 at the Clovis Tournament over the weekend, earning a third-place fi nish. The Tritons (4-2) opened the tournament with three straight wins over Clovis West, Clovis North and Lodi, respectively. The Tritons would drop their fourth game, 11-9, to Buchanan on the second day of competition. San Clemente faced Clovis in the third-place game and won, 9-7.

The Tritons were set to open South Coast League play against El Toro on September 24. Results were not available at press time.

Age: 16, San Clemente High School

Hayley Powell started longboarding at the age of 5 and it has been an important part of her life ever since. She surfed competitively throughout middle school as a mem-ber of the Shorecliffs team. In high school, she has focused on competitive volleyball and beach volleyball. She now considers herself more of a soul surfer. However she entered the San Onofre Surf Club contest earlier this month and took home the second-place trophy in 18U longboard. During the summer Hayley enjoyed paddling out for multiple daily sessions at San O to practice noseriding atop her favorite bright yellow 9’0” McCoy. Now that school has started, she will try to fit in after-school sessions as much as her busy study and work schedules will allow. Haley is starting a new job at Rip Curl, so far has straight-As and is focused on her college search. She also enjoys participating in service clubs at school—last year mentoring students with disabilities in the Best Buddies Club and this year as a charter member of the new H2O Club, which raises money to provide clean water resources to Third World countries. “I like surfing because it’s relaxing and a great way to release stress. I also love being in the ocean and spending the time

with my friends,” Hayley said. “As of now I think I will just keep enjoying it for fun. I’ve had my competition experience and I prefer free surfing. I like the idea of not having to try to surf better than anyone else.”—Andrea Swayne

GROM OF THE WEEK HAYLEY POWELL

SCOOP ON THE LOCAL SURF COMMUNITYSC SURF

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SURF FORECASTWater Temperature: 65-68 degrees FWater Visibility and Conditions:San Clemente: 10-12’ FairCatalina: 15-20’+ GoodImmediate: A blend of modest scale south-west swell, holding northwest windswell and dropping, steep-angled northwest groundswell roll in on Thursday. Most breaks offer thigh-waist+ high (2-3’+) waves, while standout combo spots pull in larger sets running up to chest/shoulder high (4’) at times. Light+ southerly wind early gives way to a moderate westerly sea-breeze into the afternoon.Long Range Outlook: Blend of modest scale southwest and northwest windswell holds for Friday then slowly eases going into the weekend. Best exposures are good for continued knee-waist+ high waves (2-3’+) with larger sets to chest high showing at top breaks. Check out Surfline.com for all the details.

And the Results Are …

SC SURF IS PRESENTED BY:

S urfers from the San Clemente, Dana Point and San Juan Capistrano area have been making waves up and down

the coast in the last few weekends packed with amateur competition.

From National Scholastic Surfing Associ-ation Open and Explorer events to Western Surfing Association Championship Tour contests, local surfers have been dominant fixtures on the podiums at every event.

WSA surfers traveled north to Ventura for the 17th annual Donny Solomon Memo-rial event at Surfers Point, while NSSA competitors trekked south to Oceanside for the first event of the Open Season.

We also wanted to catch readers up on this month’s NSSA Explorer results.

With so many results to report, this week’s “Surf Page” is dedicated to recog-nizing our talented area surfers.

Full results for all of the listed events can be found online at www.sanclementetimes.com. SC

Local surfers were bringin’ home the hardware in a busy string of weekend events

Hayley Powell. Courtesy photo

Shane Hardy, from San Clemente, traveled to Ventura last weekend to compete in the Western Surfing Association Championship Tour, Event No. 2. Photos by Sheri Crummer/seasister.com

RESULTS

First-place and local finishers only.

WSA Championship Tour, Event No. 2, September 21-22, Ventura, Surfers PointMICRO GROM BOYS/GIRLS U9: 1. Dane Matson, San Clemente; 4. Hendrick Oster-kamp, San Clemente. BOYS/GIRLS U10: 1. Ethan Prestage, Carlsbad; 2. Dax McPhil-lips, San Clemente; 3. Bane Corbett, San Clemente; 4. Brayden Burch, San Clemente; 6. Niko Ripley, San Clemente. BOYS U12: 1. Jabe Swierkocki, Ventura; 3. Dax McPhil-lips, San Clemente. BOYS U14: 1. Jabe Swierkocki, Ventura; 3. Noah Hohenester,

San Clemente. BOYS U16: 1. Wil Reid, Palos Verdes Estates. BOYS U18: 1. Jay Christen-son, San Diego. GIRLS U12: 1. Kirra Pinker-ton, San Clemente; 2. Samantha Sibley, San Clemente; 3. Malia Mauch, San Clemente. GIRLS U14: 1. Kirra Pinkerton, San Clem-ente; 4. Samantha Sibley, San Clemente; 6. Bethany Zelasko, Dana Point. GIRLS U16: 1. Tiare Thompson, La Jolla; 2. Malia Oster-kamp, San Clemente; 5. Cameron Duby, San Juan Capistrano. GIRLS U18: 1. Malia Osterkamp, San Clemente. 5. Samantha Sibley, San Clemente. BOYS LB U14: 1. Koby Gilchrist, Encinitas; 3. Jimmy Wynne, San Clemente; 4. Eli Crane, San Clemente; 5. Joshua Hoffman, Dana Point; 6. Maddox Bray, San Clemente. JUNIOR MEN LB U18: 1. Ricky Cunningham, San Diego; 2. Kaimana Takayama, San Clemente. GIRLS LB U14: 1. Cameron Duby, San Juan Capistrano; 2. Malia Mauch, San Clemente. MEN 18 -29: 1. Tyler Morris, Oxnard; 6. Ricky Lovato, San Clemente. MASTERS 30-39: 1. Paul Pugliesi, Oceanside; 5. Jimmy Bray, San Clemente. SENIOR MEN 40-49: 1. Donald Day, Topan-ga. LEGENDS 50+: 1. Rusty Phillipy, Cardiff; 4. Dale Baker, San Clemente. OPEN MEN: 1. Cory Arrambide, Ventura. OPEN WOMEN: 1. Malia Osterkamp, San Clemente; 4. Kirra Pinkerton, San Clemente; 6. Samantha

Sibley, San Clemente. OPEN WOMEN LB: 1. Maddie LoMonaco, Santa Monica. SENIOR MEN LB 40+: 1. Eric Rendon, San Clem-ente; 3. Michael Takayama, San Clemente. ADAPTIVE SURFERS: 1. Chris Oberle, Los Angeles.

NSSA Open, Event No. 1, September 21-22, Oceanside Harbor, South Jetty MEN: 1. Jake Marshall, Encinitas; 2. Colt Ward, San Clemente; 3. Kevin Schulz, San Clemente. JUNIORS: 1. Jake Marshall, En-cinitas. OPEN BOYS: 1. Noah Hill, Malibu; 4. Kade Matson, San Clemente. MINI GROMS: 1. Jett Schilling, San Clemente; 3. Patrick O’Connor, San Juan Capistrano. WOMEN: 1. Tia Blanco, San Clemente. OPEN GIRLS: 1. Moana Jones, Hawaii; 4. Alexxa Elseewi, San Clemente. PERFORMERS OF THE EVENT: Jake Marshall, Encinitas; Tia Blanco, San Clemente.

NSSA Explorer, Event No. 3, September 7, Huntington Beach, PierMEN: 1. Hunter Martinez, Pasadena. JU-NIORS: 1. Tyler James, Del Mar. BOYS: 1. Ty-ler Gunter, Newport Beach; 5. Kade Matson, San Clemente; 6. Jaric Fink, San Clemente. MENEHUNE: 1. Dagan Stagg, Carlsbad; 2. Ryan Martin, San Clemente; 3. Kade

Matson, San Clemente. SUPER GROMS: 1. Connor Marshall, Encinitas; 2. Taj Lindblad, San Clemente. WOMEN: 1. Tiare Thompson, La Jolla; 3. Samantha Sibley, San Clemente. GIRLS: 1. Kirra Pinkerton, San Clemente; 3. Samantha Sibley, San Clemente. SUPER SENIORS: 1. Mike Glevy, San Diego. DUKE: 1. Rick Fignetti, Huntington Beach. KNEE-BOARD: 1. Brad Colwell, San Diego. LONG-BOARD: 1. Trevor Anderberg, Encinitas.

NSSA Explorer, Event No. 4, September 8, Huntington Beach, PierMEN: 1. Sammy Harju, Huntington Beach. JUNIORS: 1. Jay Christenson, San Diego. BOYS: 1. Ben Barone, La Jolla. MENEHUNE: 1. Dagan Stagg, Carlsbad; 2. Ryan Mar-tin, San Clemente. SUPER GROMS: 1. Taj Lindblad, San Clemente. WOMEN: 1. Tiare Thompson, La Jolla; 3. Malia Osterkamp, San Clemente; 4. Samantha Sibley, San Clemente. GIRLS: 1. Alexxa Elseewi, San Clemente; 2. Kirra Pinkerton, San Clemente; 4. Samantha Sibley, San Clemente. SUPER SENIORS: 1. Rick Fignetti, Huntington Beach. DUKE: 1. Rick Fignetti, Huntington Beach.

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