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Legend of Surf

Book chronicles Wayne PennSchafer, lifetime resident of South Orange County SC SURF/PAGE 34

Wayne Penn-Schafer, pictured in 1960, was on the ground floor of the surf culture movement of the mid-20th century.

A new book, titled ‘Indian’ has been published on the details of his life. Photo: Courtesy of Joe Dunn

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Man Arrested after 10-Hour Standoff, Gunshot in Dana Point EYE ON SC/PAGE 4

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Five things San Clemente should know this week Casino Turns 80 Years Old THE LATEST: Casino San Clemente, one of the trifecta landmarks of North Beach, will turn 80 years old this month. The event hall has been utilized for a variety of events and programs throughout its history.

The Casino opened in 1937 and was used as a wartime lookout station during World War II from 1941 to 1943, according to the facility’s website.

From that time on, it returned to being operated as a dinner and event venue until 2004 when condominium complex plans had been submitted.

In 2009, the Sadeghi family acquired the Casino and continue to operate the facility to this day.

WHAT’S NEXT: The Casino will host a jazz brunch from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Sunday, July 30, to celebrate its 80th birthday.

Tickets are $25 per person and will include music by Elizabeth Lamers with a buffet from Ellie’s Table. A beer and wine cash bar will also be available. On Saturday, July 29, there will be an open house with music in the ballroom, a petting zoo, popcorn and barbecue and more for $10 per person. —Staff

TCA Apologizes for Publishing Contact Information of Commenters at Forum THE LATEST: Computer screen shots provided to the San Clemente Times show that comment cards with personal contact information from people who submitted them to the Transportation Corridor Agencies’ (TCA) during the third public forum on June 5 were published by TCA. The forum regarded the proposed toll roads TCA has planned to go through San Clemente and nearby areas.

When people submitted their comment cards, the TCA had them sign a disclaimer indicating that the entity could use their comments and to produce them, distribute the comments and to do so in any medium the TCA deemed appropriate. It also stated the TCA could publish their names.

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The Casino San Clemente turned 80 years old this year. The event center, located at 140 W. Avenida Pico, will host a Sunday brunch from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on July 31. Pictured, vendors assist patrons of the 2016 Taste of San Clemente, which is hosted at the Casino San Clemente every year. Photo: File

about giving the TCA the rights to publishing their emails and phone numbers.

Jeff Corless, a spokesperson for the TCA, told the San Clemente Times on Monday that the agencies took “every effort” to make sure this was corrected.

The information on the scanned comment cards has since been redacted on the website and that they were redacted “immediately.” On Wednesday, Corless said that the TCA has provided more public comment opportunities on the projects than is typical.

“At the June 5 South Orange County Traffic Relief public forum, the TCA received over twelve hundred public questions and comments,” Corless said in an email statement. “In the interest of maintaining complete transparency throughout this robust public engagement effort to collaborate with the community on traffic relief, we kept our commitment to post all questions and comments entered into the public record on GetMovingOC.com.”

The redactions that were intended to take place were missed on a few of the cards that were published online on the Get Moving OC website.

“Prior to notifying participants by email of their full posting on the forum website, we discovered a few redactions of contact info did not appear correctly,” Corless stated. “We quickly resolved this technical error and apologize for any inconvenience.”

According to the National Environmental Protection Act and the California Environmental Quality Act, comments made from the public will be published with their names and sometimes area of residence in environmental impact reports, but they do not usually publish

emails or contact information from the commenters. The TCA will eventually initiate the environmental impact process related to the 18 toll road proposals in the near future.

Another issue has broached the TCA in recent weeks. Many people who opposed the toll road proposals have also claimed the TCA searched and seized their property prior to the event, mostly with regard to advocacy signage.

According to South Orange Community College District, only campus materials may be posted in “exterior” areas of its facilities, which includes signs, but it doesn’t mention anything about carrying the signs in tote.

“Our staff and security officers followed South Orange County Community College District’s Administrative Regulation 8000 and other rules stipulated by the campus which were distributed to all RSVPs, posted on GetMovingOC.com, and posted at the entrance to the forum,” Corless stated.

WHAT’S NEXT: The next TCA meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 10, but the agenda for the meeting has not yet been published.

FIND OUT MORE: To see the master list of comments from people at the third forum, visit the link to them in this article at www.sanclementetimes.com. —Eric Heinz

Beach Parking Impact Fees Update THE LATEST: On Friday, July 21, the city of San Clemente released a notice

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regarding the refund process of the Beach Parking Impact Fees (BPIF) to eligible homeowners in San Clemente.

The Beach Parking Impact Fund was created years ago as a way for the city to establish more parking in parts of San Clemente. But after it had sat practically dormant, a lawsuit was filed against the city for not using the funds for the parking, and the California state court system deemed the city would have to return the fees to respective homeowners as well as pay for the attorney fees of the litigants.

“As of July 21, 2017, the Beach Parking Impact Fee refund process is well underway and we have been able to successfully refund 3,514 property holders that are eligible,” a statement from the city read.

“Currently, BNY Mellon has an estimated 545 submittals that are not in good order and BNY Mellon are actively working with the property holders to remedy.”

Of those submittals not in “good order,” the city stated BNY Mellon, the firm handling the refunds, will have to contact the homeowners directly.

WHAT’S NEXT: People who have not received their refund may have filled out W-9 paperwork incorrectly, according to the city’s statement.

“Due to the complexity of each submittal, BNY Mellon is working meticulously with each eligible property holder to assist in submitting a complete refund packet,” the city stated. “This attention takes time; we ask for your patience while these issues are worked out.”

FIND OUT MORE: Documentation related to the lawsuit, homeowner’s fees that are due and more information is available at www.san-clemente.org under the Latest News tab. —EH

Boys & Girls Club Director Steps Down Due to Personal Reasons THE LATEST: Allen Reese, the chief professional officer and executive director of the Boys and Girls Club of the South Coast Area (BGCSCA), stepped down from his position recently. Reese submitted his resignation with a 45-day notice. His final day was Saturday, July 15.

“For the last two and a half years, Allen Reese has headed and served the organization as its Chief Professional Officer/Executive Director,” according to a statement from the BGCSCA. “During Reese’s tenure, he refocused the Club on academics, while maintaining an excellent sports program. Of particular note, he led an effort to implement numerous safety (Cont. on page 4) www.sanclementetimes.com

EYE ON SC (Cont. from page 3) and facility improvements during his tenure; and he played a key role in establishing a new innovative program for teens known as the College Bound Program.”

The program Reese started focused on helping teenagers, particularly firstgeneration college-bound students, who were committed to applying to a university or college.

A statement from BGCSCA also noted the number of local children the club served “significantly increased” during Reese’s tenure. This included more educational programs under the STEAM model.

Sources close to Reese’s departure, who were not yet authorized to speak on the record, said he left due to personal reasons and that his resignation was not controversial.

“Reese and his family have decided to move back to his original home area on the East Coast to be closer to other family members,” the release stated.

The club serves more than 2,000 children and families within the communities of San Clemente, Dana Point, and Camp Pendleton with summer, after school and sports programs.

The San Clemente Times was not able to obtain contact information for Reese by the end of the day on Tuesday but will at-

tempt to contact him as soon as possible.

WHAT’S NEXT: According to the release, the BGCSCA, in conjunction with Boys and Girls Clubs of America and Executive Search Consulting, have already initiated the search for a new executive leader at the Club.

Mary Bruner, who served under Reese, will be the interim director until a replacement is found.

An announcement for this position has been posted on the Boys and Girls Club National Job Board at a link provided in this article online at www.sanclementetimes.com —EH

SOCWA, Moulton Niguel Battle Each Other for Transparency in Audit THE LATEST: On Tuesday, July 25, the South Orange County Wastewater Authority (SOCWA) executive committee decided to have the agency’s board of directors consider what money it will spend to address an audit approved by the state’s Joint Legislative Audit Committee.

The audit was brought forth by state Sen. Patricia Bates and Assemblyman Bill

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DANA POINT Man Taken into Custody Sunday Night after Standoff with Sheriff’s Deputies Orange County Sheriff’s Department officials said an incident involving a man barricaded inside a Dana Point condo is still ongoing.

On Sunday, July 23, officials said deputies responded to gunshots being heard on the 100 block on Centre Court in Dana Point.

Lane Lagaret, public information officer for OCSD, tweeted a woman exited the residence and stated the gun shot was accidental. The man’s name has not yet been released At 9:29 p.m. officials said SWAT made entry into the residence after deploying what seemed to be teargas.

The man was taken into custody, according to OCSD on Twitter. Loud bangs could be heard from just around the corner, as deputies ordered the man to come out over a loudspeaker.

At 9:47 p.m., officials said the man was transported to an area hospital. Lagaret said he will be checked out and cleared by the hospital before being booked into jail.

He could not confirm there were any injuries but said since gas was deployed it could just be precautionary.

At 8:15 p.m. officials tweeted SWAT had been activated and were on scene. A search warrant had been signed and evacuations were being made to adjoining units.

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Orange County Sheriff’s Department SWAT team surrounds an apartment Sunday afternoon, July 23, in the Tennis Villas at Monach Beach after a man had fired a gun in a condo and holed himself in the residence.

Whether the man fired the gun intentionally or accidentally has been disputed. Photo: Eric Heinz

Officers are continuing to get the man to exit.

“OCSD’s concern is the weapon inside the house being a threat to the community and deputies on scene,” according to the OCSD’s PIO twitter.

At 5:50 p.m. OCSD officials said the man was still “held up” in his apartment and refused to leave. They also said a search warrant will be sought for the residence.

Lt. Wayne Rehnelt with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department said the call came in around 11:24 a.m.

Rehnelt said officers tried to communicate with the man but he would not come out of the condo. He added a woman did exit the condo and spoke with police and that she was “being cooperative.”

Rehnelt could not confirm if condos in the area have been evacuated.

Around 2:22 p.m. Dana Point police tweeted an armed subject was barricaded in a condo at the Tennis Villas in Monarch Beach.

Brough after various questions had been raised regarding the agency’s accounting and allocation of costs to projects.

The city of San Clemente is a member of SOCWA and utilizes its services for wastewater.

“SOCWA staff has been analyzing what may be in the audit and have had discussions with the state auditor’s office and organizations that have gone through similar processes, and they have discussed what our share of the costs will be,” said Steve Greyshock, a spokesperson for SOCWA. “We reviewed the cost and what it will be to work with the state, and SOCWA believes that to embrace the audit it has to be fully responsive and collaborative.”

Greyshock said it will take about $282,000 and 2,200 hours of staff time between the California State Auditor and SOCWA staff to complete the audit. A total of about $340,000 is expected to be expended by SOCWA on the entire effort, but this number has been disputed.

Moulton Niguel Water District (MNWD) has been the driving force behind the audit, after it claimed SOCWA had at least $1 million in unaccounted funds. They also claimed there has not been consistent monthly financial reporting, missing records and late audit filings.

Water district officials said they want more

transparency in the processes of SOCWA in order to understand what they are paying for.

The district was sued in May by SOCWA regarding payments of $927,000 owed to the association related to capital improvement projects to the Coastal Treatment Plant.

Joon Lopez, the general manager of MNWD, said the district attempted to pay the amount, under protest, but that it wasn’t accepted by SOCWA. “Two weeks later they filed the lawsuit for the exact amount we offered to pay under protest,” Lopez told the San Clemente Times. “We tried to get through this reasonably, but it’s unfortunate they sued.”

MNWD also disputes the amount of money SOCWA is spending on the audit.

Residents of the area said the woman who exited the residence was a newly elected board member to the Tennis Villas homeowners association and that the man was her boyfriend.

Editor’s note: This is a developing story.

More information will be provided when it becomes available. Eric Heinz contributed to this report. —Kristina Pritchett

complaint to the CPUC. In the 37-page suit, Attorney Michael Aguirre argues that the CPUC violated the city’s right to “equal protection and due process,” adding that the approved five-year construction project will “have an admitted adverse impact on the city and its residents and will also increase utility rates.” Specifically, the suit states that the “SOCRE project would cause localized temporary increases in ambient air pollutant concentrations.”

“The city has a duty to protect the residents in the Casas Capistrano and Las Brisas communities from land uses that threaten residents’ safety and general welfare,” the lawsuit reads.

The city alleges that even though “evidence showed the project was unnecessary,” the CPUC approved it because SDG&E has “achieved regulatory capture” of the commission—a “form of political corruption that occurs when a regulatory agency, created to act in the public interest, instead advances the commercial or political concerns of special interest groups that dominate the industry or sector it is charged with regulating.”

In response to the suit filed by the city, Duane Cave, SDG&E external relations manager, said “the South Orange County Reliability Enhancement project has gone through five years of extensive regulatory review,” and SDG&E believes “it is essential to maintaining reliable energy service in Orange County.”

“We continue to stand behind the SOCRE project and will oppose any effort to delay the construction of this much-needed infrastructure improvement,” Cave said.

—Allison Jarrell

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO City Sues State Commission over Approval of SDG&E Substation Expansion The city of San Juan Capistrano filed a lawsuit against the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) in federal court on Friday, June 23, continuing the city’s battle against the approved San Diego Gas & Electric substation expansion adjacent to residential neighborhoods.

SDG&E’s substation expansion in San Juan was approved unanimously by the CPUC on Dec. 15. The expansion, which is part of SDG&E’s South Orange County Reliability Enhancement (SOCRE) project, involves rebuilding and upgrading a portion of its transmission infrastructure. The project aims to create a redundant electrical system that would rely on two substations rather than just the current facility in Talega in San Clemente.

At the time of the approval, CPUC commissioners said that despite concerns from some residents, the project is the best solution for ensuring greater electrical reliability in South Orange County.

In response to the CPUC’s decision, the City Council voted unanimously in closed session on May 16 to retain legal services from Aguirre & Severson LLP, and to draft a

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WHAT’S NEXT: The board of directors of SOCWA is expected to take up the issue at its next regularly scheduled meeting at 8:30 a.m. on Aug. 3. The location of the meeting is 34156 Del Obispo St. in Dana Point. The audit is expected to take four months to complete, according to the latest estimate from the Joint Legislative Audit Committee.

Editor’s note: This is a developing story.

More information will be provided when it becomes available. —EH

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Left Coast Brewing Company Collaborates with Local Brewers to Create SC Haze Left Coast Brewing Co. is pleased to announce the launch of San Clemente Haze, a limited edition hazy IPA brewed alongside fellow San Clemente breweries Pizza Port San Clemente, Lost Winds Brewing Company and Artifex Brewing Company. Made with galaxy, mosaic, and huell melon hops, the beer became available on Saturday for a limited period in the Left Coast and Pizza Port Tasting Rooms in San Clemente. The breweries also produced a small, 15-case batch of 16 oz. cans available for purchase only in Left Coast’s Tasting Room.

“We are a tight-knit community here in San Clemente, proud to be on the map as a beer destination,” said Left Coast general manager Tommy Hadjis. “Working with my fellow local brewers to make SC Haze was a labor of love, meant to honor our town and the beer scene that we have worked hard to establish.”

SC Haze IPA was modeled after New England style IPAs, which look like juice, having an aroma of orange on the nose with complementary notes of passion fruit, mango and peach. The flavor is similar with a blast of citrus fruit and orange rind, quickly followed by spicy grapefruit and dankness.

American Cancer Society Relay for Life of San Clemente Rescheduled for Aug. 26 The American Cancer Society Relay for Life of San Clemente will take place from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 26. The event will be held at Jim Johnson Memorial Park, located at 450 W. Avenida Vista Hermosa. Join local volunteers and participants to celebrate cancer survivors, remember those who have passed away from the disease and take action to save more lives from cancer.

Opening ceremony begins at 10 a.m. A special Survivors Lap will be held during opening ceremonies for all survivors from newly diagnosed to long-term survivors.

Free goodies and food will be given to all cancer survivors. The luminaria ceremony will take place in the evening, and the closing ceremony will be at 7:30 p.m.

Families and students are forming teams, including ones from local high schools, churches, businesses and neighborhoods.

The original Relay for Life was scheduled for July 22, but because of the change in venue it was rescheduled for Aug. 26.

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For more information on Relay for Life, visit www.relayforlife.org/sanclementeca or contact Dana Taylor at the American Cancer Society at Dana.Taylor@cancer. org, or 503.803.2786.

For information on cancer, visit www.cancer.org or call 800.227.2345. Fundraising through Relay for Life events supports the Society’s mission to save lives, celebrate life and lead the fight for a world without cancer, the society stated in a press release.

Shorecliffs Middle School Receives California PBIS Silver Level Designation Capistrano Unified School District announced this week that Shorecliffs Middle School was recognized by the California PBIS Coalition for successfully implementing a PBIS (positive behavior intervention system) at the silver level.

Elements of PBIS are guided by six factors, which includes the development of a continuum of scientifically-based behavior, social emotional and academic interventions and supports; using data to make decisions and solve problems; arranging the environment to prevent the development and occurrence of problem behavior; teaching and encouraging pro-social skills and behaviors; implementing evidencebased behavioral practices with fidelity and accountability; and screening universally and monitoring student performance and progress continuously.

Saddleback Memorial Recognizes San Clemente Nurses with Scholarships

To apply for a scholarship, the employees must be full- or part-time Saddleback Memorial employees with a minimum of one full year of employment. They must be taking courses for credit at an eligible, accredited educational institution, and must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. All scholarship winners completed a rigorous application that also required a supervisor’s recommendation letter.

The Arts Project of Orange County Presents ‘Beauty and the Beast’ The Arts Project of Orange County (TAPOC) will present Beauty and the Beast, taking place at 1317 Calle Avanzado, San Clemente at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 17 and 18, and at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 19, featuring teen and company members of the Theatre and Performing Arts Department at TAPOC. The program is a “one-stop shop for all things art,” according to a press release from TAPOC. The theater department has over 100 students ranging from age 4 to adults. Its mission is to create a third place for artists to thrive and have a second family, all while merging educational and professional theatrt to become one. TAPOC is excited to bring a “Tale as Old as Time” to the hearts of audiences young and old.

Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for students and can be purchased online at www.brownpapertickets.com and at the door pending seat availability.

San Clemente High Grad Makes Striges in Army

Twenty-two Saddleback Memorial employees were awarded $50,000 toward tuition to further their higher education at Saddleback Memorial Foundation’s 40th annual Scholarship Awards on July 13, according to a press release from the hospital network.

Four San Clemente residents who are registered nurses were recognized at the ceremony: Jordana Spangler in telemetry, Aliona Telechi in intensive care unit, Shellie Graves for post-anesthesia care unit and Tina Marie Stewart of neonatal intensive care unit.

At the awards ceremony, Marcia Manker, Saddleback Memorial CEO, congratulated the employees for continuing to pursue their education.

This year, the Scholarship Program broke the $1 million mark. In the past 40 years, the program has awarded scholarships to 591 employees.

“This could not be possible without the continuous generosity of our scholarship donors,” said Cecilia Belew, president of Saddleback Memorial Foundation.

Many of the scholarship recipients are registered nurses attaining their bachelor’s or master’s degrees.

San Clemente High School graduate and U.S. Army Specialist Brian Kordenbrock is a reserve soldier in the Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), serving in the 416th Civil Affairs Battalion (Airborne) out of San Diego.

Kordenbrock deployed on a mission to the Philippines last year.

A select few paratroopers among all airborne units throughout the military were selected to participate in in the 73rd anniversary of D-Day in Normandy, France from May 30 to June 8. Kordenbrock participated in numerous ceremonies such as a reenactment of an airborne jump at the Iron Mike Memorial Drop Zone near Sainte-Mère-Église, France. Coincidentally, he actually made the jump on his 24th birthday on June 4. Kordenbrock earned his French Paratrooper Wings as he jumped from a French aircraft with a French Jumpmaster.

Kordenbrock was also selected for the highly competitive Defense Language Institution and will be attending a 16-month program to learn Mandarin Chinese beginning in August.

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Community Meetings SUNDAY, JULY 30

DEL MAR FARMERS MARKET 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Bundles of flowers, fresh produce and much more every Sunday. Avenida Del Mar. TUESDAY, AUGUST 1

SUNRISE ROTARY 7:15 a.m. San Clemente Sunrise Rotary meets every Tuesday at Talega Golf Course Signature Grille. 990 Avenida Talega. www.scsunriserotary.com.

SAN CLEMENTE TOASTMASTERS 7 p.m. The club meets every Tuesday, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. for social and networking time. San Clemente Baha’i Center. 3316 Avenida Del Presidente, San Clemente.

805.794.0653. www.sanclementetoastmasters.toastmastersclubs.org.

BECAUSE I LOVE YOU (BILY) MEETING 7-9 p.m. Meets every Tuesday.

Because I Love You helps parents find solutions to any crisis they are experiencing due to their children’s (adult or minor) poor choices. Presbyterian Church. 119 Avenida De La Estrella. www.bilysc.org.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2

SAN CLEMENTE ROTARY Noon. The San Clemente Rotary meets every Wednesday at the San Clemente Municipal Golf Course Wedgewood Restaurant. 150 E. Avenida Magdalena. 949.233.7981. www.sanclementerotary.org.

KIWANIS SAN CLEMENTE Noon. Kiwanis San Clemente works to help maintain the quality of life for all people through volunteerism.

Tommy’s Restaurant, 1409 S. El Camino Real. 949.366.5423. www.sanclementekiwanis.com.

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 6 p.m. The San Clemente Planning Commission will host its regularly scheduled meeting. 100 Avenida Presidio, San Clemente. 949.361.8200. www.san-clemente.org.

NORTH BEACH FARMERS MARKET 3-6:30 p.m. The Market at North Beach features vendors of food, jewelry and other wares, and there could be live music. 1501 N. El Camino Real.

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GUEST OPINION: Bartlett Bulletin by Orange County Supervisor Lisa Bartlett

South County Summer Trolleys: All Aboard

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ven before taking office as your Orange County Supervisor, I have been a strong advocate for an integrated trolley network that provides a convenient and flexible transportation system connecting our unique and beautiful South County communities.

Last year, as a member of the Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors, I was pleased to support full funding of all Project V Community Circulator applications, investing more than $27 million for capital, operations and planning purposes. As a result, this trolley service is now a fabulous way to experience South County’s summer destinations without the stress of sitting in traffic or fighting for parking.

For summer 2017, we THE BARTLETT now have three cities BULLETIN connected for a fun and

By Lisa Bartlett easy way to get around.

All three trolley services are free of charge for South County residents and visitors alike. With 28 miles of trolley coverage, you can now connect to and from San Juan Capistrano, Dana Point and Laguna Beach.

The San Juan Capistrano Trolley operates Friday evenings, as well as Saturdays and Sundays through Labor Day. With frequency every 20 minutes, this service through Orange County’s most historic community also connects conveniently with the Dana Point Trolley.

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The Dana Point Trolley connects to the Harbor Shuttle, as well as the San Juan Capistrano and Laguna Beach trolley junctions. The trolley service through this ocean lovers’ paradise is free of charge and runs daily through Labor Day, arriving at each stop every 15 minutes.

The Laguna Beach Trolley has pick-ups every 20 minutes. The free daily service runs through September 3. The Laguna Beach Trolley System offers three different routes through this famous artist colony for your enjoyment, including a convenient connection to the Dana Point Trolley.

The San Juan Capistrano, Dana Point and Laguna Beach trolleys all interconnect, allowing South County explorers to enjoy continuous shuttle service through all three of these cities during summer without the parking hassles!

In addition, San Clemente and Mission Viejo also have successful shuttle services that operate within their respective city boundaries. And the Orange County RanchRide will be on board soon, too.

It’s summertime and the living is easy. I hope you take advantage of these convenient, fun and free trolley services all summer long and encourage your friends and family to do the same. For more detailed information on each of these city trolleys, or to view a map of the entire South County Trolley System, please see my most recent newsletter at SupBartlett. ocgov.com. SC

that this is not the road we’re traveling as a nation.

Thanks to Jim and the SC Times for sharing an important insight.

like Orange County. For example, here in Rep. Darrell Issa’s congressional district (CA-49), an estimated 70 percent believe climate change is happening and 74 percent want carbon dioxide regulated as a pollutant. Given that we live in a representative democracy, one should expect Issa’s actions to reflect the opinions of his constituents. It’s not clear that he has in the past, but there are signs he is coming around.

He’s long been an outspoken skeptic of governmental initiatives to slow global warming and even voted in the last Congress in favor of repealing rules establishing limits on carbon dioxide emissions from power plants as set by Obama’s Clean Power Plan (S.J. Res. 23 and 24).

However, he recently took the bold step of joining the Climate Solutions Caucus, a nascent bipartisan coalition of now 34 House members (evenly split with republicans and democrats) dedicated to solving climate change. Whether or not (Continued)

IN PRAISE OF “IN PRAISE OF THE ELITES”

DOES DARRELL ISSA REPRESENT YOUR VIEWS ON CLIMATE CHANGE?

R.C. PRICE, San Clemente

SARAH MOSKO, Santa Ana

Thank you, Jim Kempton. Your column in the July 20-26 edition of the San Clemente Times, “In Praise of the Elites,” was one of the best things I’ve read all year.

When did “elite” become a derogatory term? When did it become an insult? All of my life, becoming elite in any particular area of expertise is something one would aspire to. To turn that word into a pejorative and use it to express dissatisfaction with any and all levels of American knowledge and achievement is not only insulting, but frightening. A world without elites is a world consigned to mediocrity. With each passing day I hope more desperately

You might not know it given who was recently elected president, but Americans everywhere want their government to tackle climate change. An impressive national survey of over 18,000 adults by the The Yale Project on Climate Change Communication found that in all 50 states a solid majority of the public both believe global warming is happening, between 60 and 78 percent, and favor regulating carbon dioxide as a pollutant, between 66 and 81 percent.

A breakdown by individual districts revealed a similar pattern of opinions, even in historically conservative areas

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San Clemente Times, Vol. 12, Issue 30. The SC Times (www. sanclementetimes.com ) is published weekly by Picket Fence Media, publishers of the DP Times (www.danapointtimes. com) and The Capistrano Dispatch (www.thecapistranodispatch.com). Copyright: No articles, illustrations, photographs or other editorial matter or advertisements herein may be reproduced without written permission of the publisher. The publisher assumes no responsibility for return of unsolicited manuscripts, art, photos or negatives. Copyright 2017. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA.

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SOAPBOX GUEST OPINION: Lew’s Views by Lew Avera

Continuing Dynamic Orange County ecently, I have written much about San Clemente and how we are surrounded by one of the most dynamic counties in the United States. Last month, I covered the entertainment industry and the number of hotel accommodations, annual visitors and revenues generated from this source.

Private companies are headquartered in the county and owned by private individuals and/ or groups as opposed to companies publicly owned and traded on the stock exchanges. These LEW’S VIEWS represent individuals/

By Lew Avera groups that invest their personal money in the county and of course reap the profits generated by these investments.

The June 19-25 issue of the Orange County Business Journal (OCBJ) recently featured this group. Listed were the 112 largest private companies. The single largest company had 2016 revenues of $9 billion and employed 2,082 persons in the county and 3,418 companywide. The smallest of the 112 had revenues of $99.9 million and employed 213 persons only in

Orange County. The total revenue for the 112 companies for 2016 was $89.9 billion.

They employed a total of 54,687 persons in the county and 520,473 companywide.

Letters to the Editor (Continued) his razor-thin win to retain his seat last November has anything to do with this apparent shift, he should be applauded for doing the right thing.

Next, he should also step up and cosponsor a first ever all-republican House resolution introduced on March 15 calling for action on climate change.

take it all for themselves? I’m so strongly against this mentality it makes me want to spit. The non-smokers would infiltrate a smoking area knowing it was designated for smokers when they entered, then have the nerve to give us the stink eye when we light up? Sorry you object.

Then one wonders why a smoker loses respect for non-smokers due to this outof-control right of entitlement. Smoking is not glamorous, nor healthy, but if you don’t like the smell, move on.

It all started with the smoking ban on the beach. People would leave their butts behind. Then it was a health issue. Let’s ban babies in diapers while we’re at it. I still find diapers floating on the water. What about banning chewing gum throughout the entire city? Why? Look down wherever you stand. Ironically, a majority of gum-chewers are non- and ex-smokers.

If San Clemente is trying to make a healthy image for themselves such as Laguna Beach, which is a total pipedream, the best healthy choice we could make is to get all the drug dealers out of town on a rail.

You can smoke pot darn near everywhere, but you can’t smoke a cigarette anywhere.

It’s hypocrisy in the highest degree.

Thank you.

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SMOKING BANS PROHIBIT EQUAL RIGHTS JEFF TAYLOR, San Clemente

My wife and I recently went to a local restaurant as we have done since we moved here over 13 years ago. I asked for an ash tray being that we are smokers by choice. The entire patio used to be a smoking section until the law changed. The host told us that the entire patio was now deemed a non-smoking area. Another freedom now taken away, and the last venue in town that had this area set aside for smokers. Last I heard, smoking cigarettes was not an illegal practice. They said it was due to public pressure and the city’s decision.

I’m an empathetic person and have always watched where and when I light up, and I commend those who have never smoked or are ex-smokers. Just as people who choose not to smoke, there are those who choose to do the opposite.

But what gives a non-smoker the right to dictate? What gives them the right to San Clemente Times July 27–August 2, 2017

the San Clem“enteTogether, companies contributed

$559.7 million in revenues and employed 3,260 individuals. While so many of us only think of San Clemente as the tiny little ‘Spanish Village by the Sea,’ clearly we are far beyond just this.

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San Clemente had two companies in this group of 112. Without naming them specifically, the 50th ranked company had revenues of $379.7 million while employing 189 in the county and 3,045 companywide. The 90th ranked had revenues of $180 million while employing 80 locally and 215 companywide. Together, the San

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Clemente companies contributed $559.7 million in revenues and employed 3,260 individuals. While so many of us only think of San Clemente as the tiny little “Spanish Village by the Sea,” clearly we are far beyond just this. Actually we are both: a village by the sea and a dynamic business community, and we are able to live both of these lives. To put this in further perspective, the majority of this activity is located in six of the larger cities of central Orange County in Irvine, Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Santa Ana, Orange and Anaheim.

Countywide not all is so completely dynamic. There are positive indicators and some negative, perhaps depending upon one’s personal point of view. We have a persistent and growing “economic underclass” leading to a calamitous shortage of affordable housing in some areas. The positive: according to the Employment Development Department, our jobless rate in Orange County is only 3.8 percent in June 2017, which is lower than California and the U.S. overall. Our high school dropout rate is only 5.4 percent, while statewide it’s 9.8 percent. Although, overall cost of living is twice that of the U.S. average.

Recent homebuilding in 2014 and 2015 was mostly for higher incomes. As a result of

Join the San Clemente Times for Beachside Chat, Friday, July 28 at 8 a.m. at Café Calypso Beachside Chat is a spirited, town hall forum on community issues, hosted by SC Times editor Eric Heinz every Friday at Café Calypso, 114 Avenida Del Mar. All are welcome. this, lower-income families will migrate to other parts of the state or country with lower cost of living and less expensive housing. Much of this is generated by/ in many cities which prefer commercial/ retail development vs. multi-family housing yielding substantial sales/property tax revenue. In some areas, however, there is some trending toward multifamily development to accommodate lower incomes, but it is usually met with significant resistance.

Bottom line, we live in a dynamic county, but are still able to maintain a wonderful way of life which we are able adjust to our individual desires and well-being.

Lew Avera is a retired career officer, Lt. Col., U.S. Marine Corps. He was a director of the Talega HOA and served on the San Clemente Planning Commission. SC PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, the SC Times provides Guest Opinion opportunities in which selected columnists’ opinions are shared. The opinions expressed in these columns are entirely those of the columnist alone and do not reflect those of the SC Times or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@sanclementetimes.com

PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, the SC Times provides Guest Opinion opportunities in which selected columnists’ opinions are shared. The opinions expressed in these columns are entirely those of the columnist alone and do not reflect those of the SC Times or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@sanclementetimes.com

SC GETTING OUT San Clemente

YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER

The List

What’s going on in and around town this week COMPILED BY STAFF

Thursday | 27 YOGA AT MISSION SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO 5:30 p.m. Head to the Mission for yoga with iHeartYoga. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., yoga will take place from 6-7 p.m. Admission is $15. Mission San Juan Capistrano.

26801 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano. www.iheartyoga.com.

YAPPY HOUR 5-8 p.m. Head to Yappy Hour with your four-legged friend to enjoy treats for the dogs and wine for the adults. Proceeds from the event benefit the Veterans Initiative of Canine Compassions for Independence. Yappy Hour is held the fourth Thursday of the month from May through October. The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel.

One Ritz Carlton Drive, Dana Point.

BEACH CONCERT 6 p.m. Head down to the beach and enjoy music and surf. This month’s band is Common Sense. The Fisherman’s will provide a barbecue meal for $8. The concert is part of the city of San Clemente’s beach concert series. 622 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente.

CASA COOL: 3RD DEGREE BLUES 7 p.m. The Casa welcomes back the 3rd Degree Blues band to the series. The musicians have studied and played blues music professionally. Tickets are $25 for general admission and $20 for members. Casa Romantica. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente. 949.498.2139. www.casaromantica.org.

Friday | 28 LA RESIDENCY STREET ART 6-10 p.m. Some of the most active street artists from Los Angeles will host a gallery over the weekend. More than 20 artists are scheduled to display their work and installations. Food, music and drinks will be served. LA Residency runs July 28-30. The event is free, but donations are welcome.

House of Trestles, 2717 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.391.2127. Find more information at Street Artist in Residence on Facebook.

FOOD & WINE EXPERIENCE: ITALIANINSPIRED SEAFOOD CELEBRATION 6-9 p.m. Executive Chef Brian Sundeen invites guests to join him for an evening of San Clemente Times July 27-August 2, 2017

On Stage at The Coach House: JD Souther Brings California Country Rock

At the Movies ‘Dunkirk’ is for History Buffs

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ountry rock songwriter and pioneer JD Souther prefers to perform in intimate venues like the Coach House in San Juan Capistrano where he can capture an audience’s undivided attention free of typical distractions and transport the concertgoer to a time when his music was personal to them.

“As a performer, you have to make it a magical evening, thinking of the guest who is coming in from dealing with the problems of the world to a quiet space with someone who is fully committing themselves and lets the audience into their stories,” Souther said.

An architect in the early 1970s “Southern California Rock” movement alongside the likes of Crosby, Stills & Nash, Joni Mitchell, Linda Ronstadt and Glenn Frey, Souther composed music for almost all of those musicians and dozens more. Most notably is his compositions for the Eagles, but his solo efforts fuse more jazz, country, pop and folk. Fans of Souther’s songwriting efforts as well as his personal discography will be able to witness his “cinematic” audio stories on Sunday, Aug. 6.

“I think I’ve finally embraced what has been called as the ‘Southern California sound’ because it’s what we were all playing,” Souther said. “It was us playing acoustic guitars with a fresh attitude toward making songs that had some country roots, but were more sophisticated harmonically and lyrically. I loved learning about country music; it was a thrilling experience.”

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cocktails and cuisine prepared in an outdoor kitchen. He and his chefs will engage and interact with guests as they prepare the dishes for the night. Along with fresh seafood, a cheesemaker will hand select cheese and educate guests about different chesses and how to incorporate them into a menu. Tickets are $95 per person. The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel. One RitzCarlton Drive, Dana Point. 949.240.2000.

LIVE MUSIC: VOODOO GROOVE 7-10:30 p.m. Listen to music from Voodoo Groove at Iva Lee’s. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.361.2855. www.ivalees.

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it be music, poetry or some other form of creative medium—can be taxing on a musician, and one sometimes has to “jab yourself in the foot if you haven’t felt inspiration in a while to produce something new,” Souther said.

“If I live to be 100, I’ll still be a student,” Souther said. “I think a lot of our early learning years in music is about finding the tool that best expresses what you feel.

It goes on forever.”

Doors open at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 6 and the show begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $32.50. For tickets or more information, visit www.thecoachhouse.com. SC

ometimes you have to wonder how much fiction can be left to take place in World War II just because there have been so many books, films and TV series over the years set during the war. Just this year, we’ve already had The Zookeeper’s Wife, Their Finest and now Dunkirk. But with the latter, American audiences are at least getting a historical event that isn’t discussed as much over here: the surrounding of Belgian, English and French soldiers on France’s Dunkirk beach from May 26 to June 4, 1940.

Blockbuster filmmaker Christopher Nolan tackles his first film in a decade without his brother Jonathan co-writing the script. In Dunkirk, we follow three different plotlines. A shopkeeper (Mark Rylance), his son (Tom Glynn-Carney) and a teenager (Barry Keoghan) sail on a private boat to aid prisoners. A group of young soldiers hides in various locations near the beach, led by Fionn Whitehead and Harry Styles. And two Royal Air Force pilots, played by Tom Hardy and Jack Lowden, battle the enemy in the sky.

Kenneth Branagh and Cillian Murphy also make appearances as military servicemen. On a technical level, everything in Nolan’s Dunkirk is practically flawless, from the cinematography of Hoyte van Hoytema to the music score

by Hans Zimmer. Styles is a surprisingly decent actor and one of the better performances in the feature. The biggest relief is that the dialogue is not nearly as clunky as Nolan’s previous two films, The Dark Knight Rises (2012) and Interstellar (2014). For a big-budget history lesson, Dunkirk does just fine. SC

Saturday | 29 FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS EVENTS 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Weekend events for Festival of the Arts will feature Art Talks & Tea, “a stimulating and fascinating series featuring our Festival artists.” A group of artists will share how they portray the female figure in their different art styles and mediums and discuss their inspirations, muses and techniques. More events are available online.

Festival of the Arts, 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach. 800.487.3378. www.lagunafestivalofarts.com.

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GETTING OUT (Cont. from page 10) SMART GARDENING 101: DESIGNING SMALL CONTAINER GARDENS 9:30-11 a.m. Learn about designing small container gardens during a free class during the 2017 Smart Gardening 101 Series with Goin’ Native Therapeutic Gardens and the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Master Gardeners. Reata Park and Event Center.

28632 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano.

949.606.6704. www.goinnative.net.

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BEEF PHO FROM PHO THANH BINH

YOGA IN THE PARK 5:30 p.m. Join iHeartYoga for yoga in the park every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday this summer. Bring a mat, water bottle and suggested donation of $8. Lantern Bay Park. 25111 Park Lantern, Dana Point. www.iheartyoga.org.

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TWO STEPPING UNDER THE STARS 5-10 p.m. Join the San Juan Capistrano Equestrian Coalition to dance under the stars. This is a free family event to preserve and protect the equestrian lifestyle in San Jun Capistrano. Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park at San Juan Capistrano.

27174 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano. www.sanjuanequestrian.org.

STUDENTS OF STAND-UP: SPECIAL GRADUATION 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. Comedy in the OC will present a special graduation of its student stand-up comedians at the Camino Real Playhouse. Tickets are $12 per person.

31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano.

949.489.8082. www.caminorealplayhouse.org.

SOUL FOOD AT SAN CLEMENTE BAHA’I CENTER 7 p.m. On Saturday, July 29, the San Clemente Baha’i Center will host an evening of music and stories from the Baha’i Faith with Luke Slott. In honor of the Bahá’í Community’s 2017 celebration of the 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Bahá’u’lláh, the Founder of the Bahá’ï Faith, Luke has released a new album entitled “Year of the Nightingale.” It is free and open to all. On Sunday morning, July 30, the theme for this Soul Food event, “A Time for Renewal,” will center on rejuvenation and transformation and how these two principles affect material and spiritual development. San Clemnte Baha’I Center, 3316 Avenida Del residente. 949.791.9192 or 1.800.228.6483. www.bahaicenter.com.

Sunday | 30 WOMEN OF SURFING: ART & HISTORY Surfing Heritage & Culture Center (SHACC) has partnered with the Huntington Beach Art Center (HBAC) for the Women of Surfing: Art & History, the art center’s second exhibition of a three-part-series celebrating women in the arts, delving into the artworks of national and international artists who have an intimate relationship with the ocean and the sport of surfing. The exhibit runs until Sept. 2. 110 Calle Iglesia, San Clemente.

949.388.0313. www.surfingheritage.org.

DANA POINT SUMMER CONCERT 2:30-6 p.m. Every Sunday through July enjoy music from a variety of bands. This San Clemente Times July 27-August 2, 2017

Negocio, San Clemente. 949.388.0114. coamusicarts@gmail.com. www.communityoutreachalliance.com.

TINY TOTS: PARENT AND ME PROGRAM 9:30-10:30 a.m. Join the Ocean Institute for a six-week, maritime-themed series of exploration and play suitable for children ages 2 and 3. Stretch your child’s imagination through creative play that supports language development, social interaction and problem-solving. Cost is $30 for a single. Program runs through August 15.

Register online. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. 949.496.2274. www.ocean-institute.org.

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ho (pronounced Fuh) is a hearty, but not heavy, soup-like dish that is the centerpiece of Vietnamese cuisine. A bed of rice noodles is topped with beef cuts, never frozen and certified angus-quality, perfectly cooked to order. Fresh and locally sourced vegetables, including onion, lemongrass and ginger, are accented with splashes of peppercorn and chilies before being doused with lime to taste.

The steaming bowl emerged from the kitchen carried by none-other than Pho Thanh Binh owner Hung “Paul” Bui. The most common of the virtually countless varieties of pho, the beef pho is also Bui’s personal favorite.

Bui came to the United States in the early 1960s as a Vietnamese refugee escaping the communist regime. The eldest of five

siblings, Bui honed his cooking skills feeding his family in rural Saigon. After immigrating to California, he attended culinary school in Los Angeles before opening Pho Thanh Binh in 2013. Meshing traditional experience, modern techniques and a stalwart dedication to quality, Pho Thanh Binh offers what Bui proudly considers an unrivaled Vietnamese dining experience.

“When I eat anything, I’m always judging the quality,” Bui said. “How it looks and how it feels; not just the taste. I won’t do anything if it isn’t done the right way, including having all of the right ingredients.” —Photo and text

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week’s bands are Small World Band and Dead or Alive: The Bon Jovi Experience.

There will be food and beverages for sale.

A free shuttle service will be provided from Dana Hills High School from 1-7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Sea Terrace Park. 33501 Niguel Road, Dana Point.

consequences of pursuing wishes and discover what can happen after happily ever after. The show continues on various days until August 6. Tickets range from $15-$20.

Crown Valley Amphitheater. 29751 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel.

LIVE MUSIC: REDNECK RODEO 4-7 p.m. Redneck Rodeo will perform live.

StillWater Spirit & Sounds. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point. 949.661.6003.

LIVE THEATER: ‘INTO THE WOODS’ 5 p.m. Be careful what you wish for in this musical! A childless baker and his wife will take on an extraordinary journey to lift the family curse. Along their journey, familiar to fairy tales Cinderella, Jack, Little Red collide as each character attempts to fulfill their wish. Guests will learn about wishes,

Pho Thanh Binh 107 Via Pico Plaza, San Clemente, 949.369.3879 Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m.daily

Monday | 31 MOVIE MATINEE 2-4 p.m. Join the San Clemente Library for a free movie. Ferngully: The Last Rainforest will be the movie. 242 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente. 949.492.3493. www.ocpl.org/libloc/sc.

FREE GUITAR LESSONS 5-6 p.m. Free beginner level acoustic guitar lessons for middle school to college age youth every Monday. Guitars provided or students can bring their own. 1040 Calle

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OPEN MIC NIGHT 6-10 p.m. Singer/songwriters perform at The Point Restaurant open mic every Tuesday.

Bring your instrument and your voice; The Point supplies the sound system. 34085 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point. 949.464.5700. www.thepointrestaurantandbar.com.

KARAOKE AT GOODY’S 8 p.m. Karaoke every Tuesday night at Goody’s Tavern in San Clemente.

206 S. El Camino Real. 949.492.3400. www.goodystavern.com.

Wednesday | 02 READ TO A DOG 3 p.m. Children can read to therapy dogs who love to listen to stories at the Dana Point Library. 33841 Niguel Road, Dana Point. 949.496.5517.

FREE COMEDY AT MOLLY BLOOM’S 8:30 p.m. Every Wednesday, free comedy at Molly Bloom’s with food and drink specials. There will be local and professional talent. 2391 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.218.0120. www.mollybloomspub.com.

OPEN MIC NIGHT AT KNUCKLEHEADS 9 p.m.-1 a.m. All levels of musicians are welcome to perform at this weekly open mic. Bring your instruments, or voice, and show off your talent. 1717 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.492.2410. www.knuckleheadsmusic.com.

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MOOD LIGHTING Proper illumination can impact daily emotions, atmosphere of the home

BY RACHAEL WILFORD

Creating different lighting in various rooms in a home can change a person’s mood, stimulate energy and even increase productivity. Lighting has a tremendous impact on how someone feels and what they do on an everyday basis in their home.

According to interior designer Gigi Harris, creator of Kaizen Interiors in San Clemente, lighting is an essential part of a design space.

“You can have a really well-designed space but without the proper lighting, it really won’t do your space any justice,” Harris said. “Different types of lighting will add to the warmth of a space and can create a more inviting and relaxing environment.”

To achieve this environment, Harris suggests layering lighting in the home with dimmers and art lighting to create a more sophisticated feel. Ambient lighting like table lamps and pendant lights will add subtle emphasis on certain areas. Use strategic accent lighting to accentuate specific artifacts or artwork in the home in order to draw attention to these treasures.

Window tinting and UV protection Windows are also an important area of consideration when it comes to lighting.

Harris recommends window tinting to protect furniture from UV light and suggests automated window treatments that can automatically raise and lower shades depending on the time of day. Shades can be set to rise with the sun in the morning to illuminate the home and can also be set to lower at dusk to help create a tranquil, evening mood. To eliminate unwanted early morning rays from creeping in, blackout shades can be installed so sleep will not be disturbed.

Bulb selection for each room Another way to help facilitate certain moods throughout the home is through

the strategic use of lighting within different rooms. Each room within the home has a different purpose and mood and should be lit accordingly.

To Rob Edman, who has been in the LED lighting consulting field for eight years and is currently a consultant for Energetic Lighting, having proper lighting in each room is essential to creating a satisfying home environment.

“Lighting can affect how somebody feels in a certain room,” Edman said.

“Certain rooms require different color temperatures of light based on what the need for that room is.”

Edman suggests a warm, amber light bulb for living rooms because it can set a relaxing, comfortable mood. For the kitchen, he suggests a more natural light which will stimulate energy for cooking and will also help illuminate the food that is being prepared. Offices and school classrooms also require natural lighting because it will instigate more productivity.

To create an overall ambient atmosphere in bedrooms, Edman recommends warm bulbs in the overhead lights and brighter bulbs in the lamps next to the beds which will assist in reading.

The dining room, which Edman calls the “mood-setting room,” calls for warmer bulbs to emulate more of a romantic and intimate candlelight setting.

A mood can quickly sour if bathroom light bulbs are too high in color temperature because those types of bulbs will highlight imperfections. In order to see mirror reflections in just the right light, Edman recommends a 3000-kelvin light bulb to brighten the room just enough to see important features and details at a bare minimum.

Moods within the home can be created by experimenting with various techniques in light manipulation in order to create the desired ambience of comfortability and contentment at home.

For more information on lighting design, visit www.kaizeninteriors.com and for details on proper bulb selection, wattage and tinting, visit www.energeticlighting.com. •

WELCOME

This year’s Inside/Outside features a plethora of interior and exterior design concepts based on modern trends, varying financial budgets and issues that many local homeowners and business owners face. In this special section, readers will find features with creative ideas, practical tips and planning protocols from designers, consignment store owners, realtors, gardening experts, renewable energy innovators and local homeowners in South Orange County. Whether its renovations, modest upgrades, buying or selling, Inside/Outside will provide valuable tips to help you move forward with your next project.

Faux Pas to Avoid for Firsttime Home Buyers or Sellers A Q&A WITH CONRAD REALTORS

BY DANNY RITZ

Jeremy, Steve and Bill Conrad of Conrad Realtors in San Clemente are third generation realtors who have serviced the greater South Orange County region since 1963.

Still operating successfully under the guiding values that their grandfather George Conrad instilled in the family business over 50 years ago, Conrad Realtors can offer sound advice on selling and buying to firsttime homeowners alike.

Picket Fence Media spoke with Conrad Realtors to shed some light on common faux pas of the modern home purchasing experience.

Picket Fence Media: What is the most prominent misconception you encounter with first-time home buyers?

Conrad Realtors: They (buyers) are typically very nervous, considering this is probably their first large purchase and financial commitment.

They have a lot of questions, which we are happy to answer. As first-time buyers, they tend to have many friends, family members and colleagues giving them advice that tends to lead to more anxiety hearing all these different and possibly conflicting opinions. It’s best to consult with an expert.

What are some of the most common snags first-time home buyers should anticipate to try and avoid?

First-time buyers need to account for

closing costs, moving costs and maintenance costs of home ownership. They also need to be sure to have the long-term goals in mind. Typically, in 5-10 years, they will be in a good equity position, not necessarily in one to two years.

What might you call the most common “miss” of home buyers in the modern home purchasing process?

Most buyers underestimate the process of qualifying for the loan by not doing as much due diligence as they should before making the offer on a home and entering escrow. At the same time, sellers need to make sure their buyer is fully committed to buying the home and are qualified.

What do you see homeowners looking to sell or interested buyers highly focused on that you might call unnecessary or excessive?

It comes back to nerves and being too hesitant about the process of selling or buying a home. If the buyer or seller is working with a true, full-time real estate sales professional who is experienced, the trust that individual can offer the buyer or seller can go a long way in helping with the stress and anxiety of making such a large decision.

If you are interested in contacting Jeremy, Steve and Bill Conrad of Conrad Realtors you can visit conradrealestate.com or call their office in San Clemente at 949.492.9400. •

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The Wo-Man Cave IN-HOME AND BACKYARD HIDEAWAYS PROVIDE ESCAPE FROM THE DAILY GRIND

BY ANDREA PAPAGIANIS CAMACHO

It’s the year of the shed.

Sports memorabilia, pool tables, flat screens and bars have long been staples of the pigskin retreats and poker hideaways dubbed man caves—a concept born out of the assumption that women control the home.

But a charming backyard trend has ladies staking claim on a haven of their own.

The man cave’s counter christened “she shed” is sweeping across social media, home improvement stores and cable networks as part of the larger, small-space movement to create a pressure-free zone and low-maintenance escape. It’s safe to say: Tiny houses, treehouses and sheds are everywhere.

Pinterest boards and Houzz design albums are filled with inspirational images of whimsical garden art studios and modern yoga retreats. The Today Show and Country Living have how-to-build-a-she-shed guides and top she-shed lists, while FYI has He Shed She Shed, a battle of the sexes showdown series centered on outdoor living space projects.

Lowe’s Home Improvement even offers step-by-step instructions—from shed foundation and French door installations to paint and design tips—on how to turn a regular storage shed into a stylish space. These online tutorials can also be tailored to build a business “shedquarters” or “pub-shed” for a backyard brew.

Whether its breathing new life into an under-utilized outdoor structure, starting from scratch or repurposing a room, shed or no shed, here are a few ideas that will

bring personality and function to a fun little hideaway.

Crafty Cottage: An ideal start to an art studio. Create an enchanting space to invigorate artistic work. Install French doors for natural light, window boxes for color and to connect with nature.

Yoga Oasis: Create a Zen-inspired space for yoga practice, reflection and meditation.

Start with a neutral base and incorporate clean, simple furniture and earth-toned fabrics. Keep artwork minimal and consider installing a water feature—a small, serene fountain or privacy pond to protect the sanctuary.

Backyard Bar: Inside create a refuge, outside design a space primed for a party.

Add a pergola onto the shed to expand the entertaining space. String market lights, stock the bar and bring in comfortable seating to create a warm, inviting environment guests will love.

Office Space: Enjoy a traffic-free morning commute to a backyard office. Utilize natural lighting by installing windows and skylights to create a bright space where creativity and productivity will flourish. Here, embrace bright pops of color to keep the space fresh and hanging shelves or bookcases to organize.

Literary Lodge: Give literary favorites a dreamy home. Add a couch, rug, pillows and blankets alongside shelving housing beloved stories to create a comfortable reading nook.

Now that a few ideas have been noted, it’s time to start planning. First, find a purpose.

Then, figure out individual style. Be it romantic or modern, rustic or quirky, make the space personal. •

A FULL MAKEOVER San Clemente Residents Turn Ranch Home Into Multi-Structure Home Base

BY RACHEL WILFORD

When 20-year residents John and Jenny Dewey bought a 1950’s ranch-style home near Lasuens Beach in San Clemente, they knew they wanted to make renovations.

At the time, their home was a long, single-story structure that stretched across two lots. When the house was built, homeowners were allowed to build across a double lot without being forced to merge them into one. Later on once the Dewey’s acquired the property, they went to the city to discuss splitting the lot, of which the city allowed them to move forward with their renovations as planned. Now, the city does not allow for such construction.

Today, all remnants of the 1950’s ranch-

style home are gone due to a full makeover project. In its place are two structures: the Dewey’s main house and their guest home, spliced by a grass yard and a basketball court.

Transforming the guest home The guest house was built as the smallest possible structure the Dewey’s were allowed to build so that they could maximize their backyard space. The yard backs up against a canyon, which is comprised of layers of terraces. Plum, lime, lemon and avocado trees grow on different levels of the terraces leading down the canyon.

“Part of the reason we decided to buy this house was because of the two lots, but the other reason was because of all of this land

that we have in the back,” Jenny said. “You can’t get terraces like this anymore. Most people just have land that slants down into the canyon.”

The Dewey’s originally planned to use the guest house as a place where family and friends could stay but instead, they acquired permanent residents. The top floor is the residents’ living area and the bottom is used as the family’s gym. The guest house structure was required to have a garage which the Dewey’s didn’t need, so they decided to transform that space into their exercise area.

Jenny, who is a personal trainer through her business Orange Door Fitness, is an exercise advocate and loves having the extra work out space at home.

Enlisting experts in renovation Because John is a concrete contractor for Urban Concrete Inc., he was able to enlist the expertise of professionals in the business when he and Jenny decided they were going to take on the project. The Dewey’s had also conducted renovations to their previous home, so they had a clear idea of what they wanted and what the process was going to look like.

From start to finish, the complete renewal only took 10 months.

“Know your finishes ahead of time,” Jenny said. “Pick out your tiles, your lights, your backsplashes, everything, before they’re ready to be installed. That way, when that part of the process is ready to start, you are prepared. You can tell them exactly what you want and those components can be installed immediately.”

The inside of the Dewey’s house is ornamented with light, especially in the main living area that connects to the kitchen.

From the wood floors to the tile-accented stairs to the kitchen’s center white, marble island, the house embodies a distinctly fresh elegance.

Jenny chose most of the interior designs and decorations herself while John focused on the structure. Her proudest accomplishment is the mud room, which most Southern California homes don’t have.

The mud room has a door on the outside for returning beach goers to shower off before entering the hallway. The mud room hallway also incorporates cupboards and cubbies where John, Jenny and their two children can store different daily items.

The upstairs master bed and bath is located in the back corner of the house with a view of the backyard. When designing the master bathroom, Jenny decided to position the sinks and vanity area overlooking the backyard, but kept the mirror small in size and in the center of the vanity so two windows could be positioned on either side, creating a subtle view of the expanse behind the house.

Knowing family habits before designing The Dewey’s paid attention to a lot of details when they designed their home, particularly their habits. For example, Jenny knew they only ate at the kitchen island in their previous home and the dining table was rarely used. When they renovated this home, she created a separate dining area that would only be used for special occasions and designed her island for everyday use.

“There are a lot of little decisions that you don’t realize you’re going to have to make,” Jenny said. “Really know how you live and know what you like to do in your house before you start designing.”

From their experience, the Dewey’s recommend studying examples of newly renovated homes of modest and high-end calibers before tackling any major renovation project.

“Go to high-end model homes throughout Orange County,” John said. “Walk through them with a tape measure and figure out those details early. That is a good way to gather ideas of what you want to do.” •

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CREATING AN HERB GARDEN FOR SMALL SPACES

BY MARIANNE TAYLOR

With more residents living in smaller dwellings and deceased backyards, many are forced to stretch out creativity and resort to a balcony or patio to create a green living space. Container gardening is the perfect antidote for creating gardens in small spaces, especially, a culinary herb garden connecting the garden to the resident and fresh herbs right at their fingertips.

The flavor of freshly picked home grown herbs in soups, stews, sauces, casseroles, pastas, salads and many other dishes cannot be matched. A culinary herb garden can not only be a functional garden, but a beautiful one as well. Some herbs, such as lemongrass, sage and thyme, have leaves with interesting textures, scents and shapes. Herbs also provide habitats for beneficial pollinators.

Whether it be buying or building a wooden raised bed, recycling a pallet, using pots or vertical wall hanging, anyone can be successful with gardening in small spaces with the right container for the right space by following these steps.

Location. Finding the right location is key. Herbs like it hot and need a sunny location. They will need at least six hours of sun a day. It’s best for an herb garden to be close to the kitchen and not out of sight and out of mind. An herb garden needs to be supervised or it will not succeed.

Containers. Herbs grow successfully in containers and can be designed to accommodate any setting. They can be arranged into attractive groupings and moved around on canisters as needed. Plant Depot of San Juan Capistrano has large selections and a variety of containers, from redwood wooden boxes to clay pots to corrugated metal, they have everything one will need to fit small budgets and spaces.

Soil. According to Meerae Park, team member of Plant Depot, it’s all about good soil. He suggests Gary’s Top Pot soil for herb and vegetable gardens. Most herbs need a welldrained, fertile soil to grow their best. Herbs like an organic soil, so he suggests filling the container with Gary’s Top Pot six inches below the rim of the container and then adding an organic top layer for micro nutrients. Then, plant the herbs

and finish with a finer wood mulch. The finer wood mulch decomposes easier and breaks down into more organic matter for the plants.

Water. Herb gardens don’t need as much water as a flower or vegetable garden. Be sure to water at least twice a week. However, setting watering reminders on calendars can be helpful so as not to stress out the plans and have them dry out completely.

Design and color. According to Wyatt Murphy, manager of Shore Gardens Nursery in San Clemente, it’s important to add flowering edibles to herb gardens too. Herbs not only provide flowers for the kitchen garden, but they aid bee habitat and pollinating insects in patio or balcony gardens.

• Create a theme of color or scent using edible flowers, Murphy said. Pansies, violas, calendula, marigolds and geraniums are some of the edible flowers that can be grown to compliment the leaves and flowers of herbs.

• Mix up the types of culinary herbs growing with an eye for design. Use a strawberry pot and layer the herbs, Murphy said. There are three types of culinary herbs: herbaceous, evergreen and annual. Herbaceous herbs—such as oregano, chives, tarragon and mint—die back to the ground each year but return in spring. Evergreen herbs, such as rosemary and sage, stay alive and green through winter where they are hard. Annuals—such as basil, cilantro and dill—die off in fall and will need to be replanted.

Theme gardens. Plan a culinary herb garden knowing the types of herbs that will be growing. Try creating a theme garden. Dana Point Nursery can get you started with ideas for a theme garden based on your dining preferences.

If Italian food is a household cooking favorite, planting plenty of basil, oregano, parsley, thyme and rosemary is a must. If Asian foods hold favoritism instead, make room for Thai basil, lemongrass and hot peppers. If interested in cooking Mexican cuisine, cultivate cilantro, chili peppers and epazote.

With these simple steps, a small green living space can be transformed into a thriving culinary kitchen in no time with daily benefits, regardless of space or budget limitations. •

Cost of Project: Discussing cost is probably the highest priority for every renovator. Costs will fluctuate depending on renovation location and the materials being used. Coastal and hillside communities need a foundation to fit soil recommendations from a geologist, which can get pricey depending on the required engineering needed to prevent hillside movement.

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Bringing Travels Home Local residents decorate with artifacts, plants from around the world TEXT AND PHOTOS BY RACHEL WILFORD

To Liz Jonas, San Clemente resident, entrepreneur and mother of four, traveling is not a luxury—it is a necessity. Jonas has traveled to 44 countries so far and she has no plans to stop seeing the world, ever.

“I tell my kids that they have to visit one new place every year,” Jonas said. “It doesn’t even have to be out of the country, it can be in the United States. As long as they are going and exploring.”

But Liz doesn’t just travel for personal fulfillment. She has since expanded her initial goals to utilize traveling for business initiatives as well as interior design. She often brings back jewelry, shells, shoes, pillows, artwork, saddlebags and more. She has stories to tell, and the décor from her travels adorns her home to reflect those stories.

“When we travel, we never do any research beforehand,” said Jonas. “We always stay in small, authentic, local hotels. I want to feel like I’m living there, not like I’m a tourist.

The more exotic and off the grid, the better.”

Liz’s adventuring started when she moved to Paris after graduating from college and she met her husband Jeff while living there.

After they married, the couple has been traveling the world together and fueling each of their businesses from their travels too.

Jeff’s business GBI Tile & Stone has taken him all around the world in search of stone, tile and marble to supply to customers.

Liz would accompany him on his trips and started collecting stones at local markets wherever she went, in addition to the other artifacts she would collect for decorating her home. She eventually started making jewelry at her son’s baseball games as a hobby, but when people started requesting jewelry from her, she decided to create her business Jonas & Muse.

Liz collects stones, crosses, boar tusks, beads and more from places like Nepal, China and Ethiopia and then creates handmade, authentic jewelry from them. Her jewelry is sold in local stores, such as Sunny Days and Tuvalu.

For additional design concepts similar to Liz’s treasures from Nepal or Thailand, visit Bamboo and Beyond in San Clemente at 713 N El Camino Real or on Facebook at www.facebook. com/bambooandbeyond.

from the island of Madagascar. In its natural habitat, the palm can grow to almost 85 feet tall and in cultivation it can reach 40 feet.

In addition to the plant life, the Serklews have also built a vacation-style pool in their backyard. The pool features a sunken bar, hot tub, slide, baby beach and waterfalls that complete the tropical Hawaiian landscape theme.

For those interested in getting started with palms and cycads like Cary, visit Seaside Growers Nursery in San Juan Capistrano at 33773 Camino Capistrano or at www.seasidegrowers. com.

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A piece from Liz Jonas’ travels.

A Taste of the Tropics in San Juan Capistrano For years, Cary Serklew has worked tirelessly to cultivate his San Juan Capistrano backyard into a tropical paradise. Where some might find interest in interior design, Serklew finds his passion to be outdoor landscaping with plants.

As a member of the International Palm Society, Serklew has many contacts who are able to assist him in importing palms from all over the world, including New Caledonia, Australia, Mexico, China, Lord Howe Island and New Zealand.

Serklew’s lush botanical garden is also comprised of many complimentary plants such as bromeliads, tillandsias, philoden-

drons, cycads and ferns.

Serklew and his wife Karrie have not yet been to any of the places where their plants originate, but they would like to someday.

“When we went to Hawaii in 2000, all Cary did was go shopping for plants,” Karrie said. “He ordered plants while we were there and had them shipped home and he also brought back seeds.”

As an avid surfer, Cary has always been enthralled with the tropics. Before he and Karrie got married, he would go to Hawaii every year to surf.

“I wanted to move to Hawaii but Karrie didn’t want to go,” Cary said. “So I just started moving all of these plants and built my little Hawaii right here instead.”

Cary’s favorite plant in his yard is the bismarckia nobilis, a palm that originates

Cary Serklew’s tropical paradise.

Charis Burrett’s Asian-inspired entryway.

Walking through the front gate of Charis Burrett’s Dana Point home feels like an immediate transportation to Asia. Hanging next to the front entrance is a massive, serene Buddha face, welcoming visitors into the Chinoiserie-style sanctuary.

Buddha’s are a common theme throughout Burrett’s home. They are scattered throughout the front dining area and lead all the way outside to the pool, which is guarded by a towering, cross-legged sculpture.

Burrett, who is a model for Playboy magazine, moved to California at age 17 and began collecting antiques for her apartment.

She started collaborating various styles in her living space which helped her learn how to manage different elements of design.

Now, Burrett has her own company called The Mershon through which she consults others in the areas of interior design, fashion, restaurant design and vacation planning.

Burrett has explored many countries in Asia and Europe as well as New Zealand, Australia, Indonesia, Mexico and the Bahamas where she lived for a period of time.

She especially loves traveling to places that are artistic and unique and she models her home after those traits.

“I want my home to be my retreat,” Burrett said. “I want to feel like I’m on vacation all the time, so I designed my home to be like the permanent vacation that I would like to be on.”

The vacation destination that Burrett modeled her home after is Thailand, which is her favorite place that she has been to and the place that she hopes to move to. She also incorporates many family heirlooms in her home as well as French styles and pieces, and this fusion of Asian and French styles creates the popular European design of Chinoiserie throughout Burrett’s home.

Burrett said that Dana Point interior design store Bella Bazaar has helped her find many of the pieces that can be found in her home. Even though her taste is very specific, Bella Bazaar has always been able to help her find exactly what she needs for her eclectic home.

“I think the reason why people like coming to my home is because this house has an energy about it,” Burrett said. “It’s indescribable, you just have to see it and experience it.”

For ideas similar to Charis’ Chinoiseriestyle, home, visit Bella Bazaar in Dana Point at 34467 Street of the Golden Lantern or at www. bellabazaar.com. •

SMART HOME SAVINGS Transforming structures with renewable technology

BY DANNY RITZ

A sense of pride washed over Bret Pursuit, North Beach San Clemente resident and senior product developer for Sullivan Solar Power, as he spoke about his native South Orange County city as an innovative community in terms of solar energy conversion and environmentally friendly residential contributions.

“We’re blessed with sunshine and progressive policy,” Pursuit said.

Pursuit, who has been operating on his personal residential install of 12 panels since 2010, emphasized that there is no better time than the present for homeowners to take advantage of new smart technologies and eco-friendly advancements. Powering his own, as well as four to five other homes in his immediate proximity, Pursuit was quick to reference his own experience as an example of a smart upgrade to a number of South County residents and businesses.

State wide, renewables—including solar, wind and hydro—are now responsible for close to 30 percent of available energy. Sullivan Solar alone has placed more than 1,100 installations and deployed over 32,000 solar panels in the tri-city area. These installations have been responsible for an estimated $5 million dollars in annual energy savings and the elimination of more than 29 million pounds of carbon dioxide emissions entering the atmosphere each year.

Currently, San Diego Gas & Electric users throughout South Orange County are charged a premium for their electricity during “peak” usage hours from 11-6 p.m. These times, which put maximum strain on the electrical grid, also happen to be the most productive times for solar power generation.

“What you can see here, is the arrow going backwards,” Pursuit said as he showed measurements on his “smart reader,” the now standard-issue digital electrical meter installed in most structures in the region.

“I’m actually producing power, and selling it back to the grid.”

Pursuit, like the rest of the state, is

producing an overage of energy during peak solar contribution hours. Here, Pursuit makes a point of recognizing the next step in solar’s contribution to the power grid, the development of higher quality battery devices to store this energy. This offers a variety of benefits to residents, including additional personal savings to the user as well as reduced strain on the current electrical grid infrastructure.

Seconding Pursuit’s positive solar technology experience was Kagan Industries, who contacted Sullivan Solar Power in 2016 for the addition of its solar-powered installation. Currently, the structure is the fifth largest solar powered installation in San Clemente. Previously facing $50-$60,000 in energy costs per year, Simone Kagan, facility manager of Kagan Industries, said that their solar conversion had an instant impact.

“We were first wave users in our personal homes,” Kagan said. “After applying it to our rooftop at our business, we are seeing immediate savings and can foresee our system paying itself off in four or five years.”

In the past, return on investment has been a controversial issue for solar conversion.

“Solar installations are at a higher quality and lower price than ever before,” Pursuit said. “There is an abundance of quality products on the market, most coming with 20-25-year warranties assuring return on investment.”

Sullivan Solar Power offers a solar education series held in community centers throughout South County in an effort to educate interested citizens. Led by Selene Lawrence, head of Community Development at Sullivan, these meetings often surround product alignment and proper financial planning to ensure a positive first solar experience.

For more information on the next upcoming solar education event, visit www. sullivansolarpower.com. For information regarding residential rooftop solar energy system permits in San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano and Dana Point, visit city websites. •

Refurbishing on a Budget DECORATING WITH CONSIGNMENT AND ONE-OF-A-KIND ITEMS

BY ERIN MCFAUL

Homeowners seem to be straying away from antique home décor and looking for unique, high-quality items to furnish their living spaces. Local second-hand shops offer an affordable alternative to retail chains and provide their own creative ideas to customers.

Ziad and Helen Mahshi, owners of 2nd Hand Treasures in Capistrano Beach, offer a wide selection of furniture including items from big-name companies such as Pier 1 Imports, Thomasville and Crate and Barrel. With their discounted prices, Ziad said customers can furnish an apartment for under $1,000.

When the Mahshi’s purchase furniture from a home, they donate half of the items to local Marines and their families and load the other half into a truck to be delivered to the store each Friday. With seven years of customer satisfaction, Ziad said buyers begin tagging items before they even unload the truck.

Modern trends in consignment Ziad said that while buying antique furniture was the trend 10 years ago, their values are drastically fading. A wardrobe from 19th century France worth around $10,000 in the early 2000s now sells for around $1,300 dollars. Customers normally only purchase antiques for the quality design, later adding a fresh coat of paint to modernize the furniture, he said.

The colors that most customers are looking for tend to be light aqua blue and gray, Ziad said. The trend deviates from traditional home designs that fixated on white walls and dark furniture as a contrast.

“You have to use the fresh colors, the beachy colors, the lighter colors—no more dark,” Ziad said.

Furnishing small spaces Owners of Revel Resale, Kathleen Dabney and Sam Gaylord, use their San Juan Capistrano store to offer highquality furniture at affordable prices. Through consignment, items found in the store are listed at least 50 percent below retail price, Dabney said.

For buyers looking to furnish a small space, Dabney suggests that a larger piece can enhance a tiny space better than cluttering the room with several smaller items. Home owners can then design upwards, utilizing wall space with draping and lighting techniques.

“Add to the walls and then light it up,” Dabney said. “You can enhance the little dark spaces and make those the focal points instead of focusing on the size of the space.”

Dabney and Gaylord’s store showcases several ideas to tastefully decorate wall space on a low budget. An overhead projector played “The Thin Man,” displaying the 1934 film in an empty frame hanging on the wall—entertainment without the loss of floor space. The couple also demonstrated how to contrast heavier furniture by layering artwork over fabric to create a softer feel in the room.

Using unique home décor options To stray away from cookie-cutter designs, Dabney and Gaylord also offer suggestions for alternative uses to everyday furniture. Customers can decorate their dining room table by using a chandelier as a centerpiece, Dabney said.

The placement of the chandelier makes the table the focal point while still lighting up the room.

Among the items that sell the quickest is their everchanging collection of unique home décor. When custom-

ers come to Revel they can purchase items not available at big box retailers, Dabney said. From life-size French dolls to Incan statues, the store sells items from around the world.

“Our items are international whereas so many places you go it’s all imported from the same place and here it’s the whole world,” Dabney said. “There’s so many people moving here—It’s a boom town.”

With the desire for creativity, second-hand shops are the place to go for one of a kind items and fresh ideas.

DIY: refurbishing tips for at-home projects Homeowners looking to refurbish their furniture can turn to local and online resources to make the process easy and affordable.

Ziad Mahshi from 2nd Hand Treasures offers free lessons by appointment to customers who purchase one of his items. Mahshi said most customers come to him for help transforming their furniture to a shabby chic look. He helps them find the right paint and demonstrates how to scrub and hit the furniture until it has an older look.

Home Depot makes redecorating easy with a series of classes offered by associates. The Home Depot in Mission Viejo offers classes throughout the summer that include building a crate end table and installing a tile backsplash.

HomeGoods online offers a wide selection of blog posts written by interior designers too. The posts, which range from building an outdoor fire pit to redecorating the bathroom on a budget, offer time-saving tips and supply recommendations. With stores located in Ladera Ranch, Aliso Viejo and Lake Forest, customers can bring the ideas they saw online to life. •

BY ANDREA PAPAGIANIS-CAMACHO

Calming Design

FIVE WAYS TO CREATE RELAXING SPACES WITHOUT BREAKING THE BANK

Your home should be a place of refuge and relaxation.

Often, though, a sink of dirty dishes, the never-ending laundry, ever mounting clutter and projects that keep being put off push us away from our haven. It’s time to take back the house.

We talked to local design experts in decorating, lighting and landscaping to get their takes on how to create a calming space for relaxation, meditation and simpler living.

Whether you want to create a designated Zen space for meditating or want to integrate comforting elements into your entire home, these expert tips will help you find balance and create harmony at home. Just a few simple changes can leave you in a more positive state of mind.

1. Clean up and clear out. Clutter is a Zen design no, no.

Take it from designer Laura LeFever, with Reflections Interiors and Design in San Juan Capistrano, “Get rid of all clutter!”

Zen design is restful and uncluttered. Its simplicity and emptiness can be dramatic and calming, she said. Ridding your home, car or office of clutter will not only help create a more relaxed atmosphere but also leave you more attentive, calm and productive. Also, try removing electronics from a given space in your home. Televisions and hand-held sources of distractions like tablets and smartphones are disruptors.

Power down and relax in a technology-free space.

2. Use natural and soft light. Softening a room can be as simple as dimming the lights, said Alex Miranda, showroom manager at Lighting Innovation in San Clemente. Install a dimmer and bring lighting down when you aren’t in need of much brightness. Changing out fluorescent light bulbs with warmer incandescent or softer LED bulbs also helps, he said. For a more dramatic change, Miranda suggests using several lighting options in one space. Take the dining room. A combination of recessed lights, a central chandelier and buffet lamps can set a warm, inviting mood. And when possible, open the blinds and naturally illuminate interior spaces.

3. Bring the outdoors in. Houseplants can play an important role in interior design by infusing life into a room, creating a calming atmosphere and adding visual depth— they also purify the air. In search of a hearty, low light loving plant, Andrea Kemp, a nursery professional at Plant Depot in San Juan Capistrano recommended, the pothos plant.

It’s easy to maintain and thrives in a wide range of environments. Try growing in bright or low light and dry soil or water-filled vases. The upright, succulent-like Sansevieria plant, available-everywhere Chinese evergreen and cleansing Dracaena family trees are other indoor garden options.

4. Embrace a neutral palette. Colors have the ability to calm, and even heal. Think of a clean, neutral color room as your blank canvas or as a fresh start. Choose a paint hue that feels good to you—maybe a tranquil blue, serene gray, warm beige or hopeful cream. Keep textiles neutral too.

When adding accents to the space, choose natural, authentic and fabrics in neutral tones of the earth. Layering textures in a room will create warmth and interest, she said. A little boldness is alright, too. “A pop of red is okay, but keep the patterns simple and understated,” LeFever said.

5. Keep decorations simple. When it comes to decorating your de-cluttered, fresh space, LeFever said to, “Use accessories sparingly. Remember, simplicity is the essence of beauty.” Choose accessories in a natural material like wood, glass and metal, then add in geodes and agates—colorful natural stones that have been used for centuries to create a sense of harmony. Furniture should be kept simple with clean, straight lines and low seating. For windows, keep treatments natural and airy. To add a calming effect, integrate water elements into your design. Fountains and bubbling water as well as paintings of waterfalls and waterscapes can be soothing. •

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Water quality is often judged on a scale considering only it’s consumption and exposure safety. While health and safety is certainly of the utmost priority, what is in Solutions for pin-hole the water can have dramatic out-of-body impacts. pipe leaking from A current issue facing many tri-city homes today is the plague of pin-hole plumbing experts pipe leaking, causing massive amounts of damage to South Orange County homes.

San Clemente, Laguna Niguel and Ladera Ranch communities have had the most substantial impact.

For decades, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California has added what are called “chloramines” to municipal water as a “disinfectant”. These disinfectants, a combination of chlorine and ammonia, are responsible for killing any live bacteria in the water that has grown while in transit to homes from local municipal distributors such as South Coast Water District, which supplies water to much of South Orange County. Although, all water serviced by local municipalities regularly meets and exceeds current state and federal safety regulations and there is very little or no conclusive scientific evidence to support that these disinfectants have any direct adverse health effects.

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Brandon Taliaferro of A-Z Plumbing in San Clemente, a multi-generational plumber and son of Bill Metzger who is the owner and operator of Bill Metzger Plumbing in San Clemente, said the overwhelming presence of pin-hole leaks is causing havoc in the tri-city area and a large part of their home projects.

“We see new cases every day,” Taliaferro said. “I’m answering more and more of these calls as ‘newer homes’ are exceeding their 10-year developer warranties and require my services when leaks arise.”

Fortunately, Taliaferro said that viable preventative options do exist. These include epoxy pipe-linings that coat the interior of existing pipes as well as an alternative plastic “Pex” pipe material that is resistant to corrosion. Difficult to forecast, Taliaferro encouraged being attentive within the community and suggests preemptive professional inspection if neighbors are encountering pin-hole leaking.

“I think we could all agree, it’s better to catch a small leak than return home after a long weekend to see your home floating down the street,” Taliaferro said.

Taliaferro also said the best preventative action a homeowner can take is to install a residential water filter. Chris Edmondson,

owner of Chicks Plumbing in Capistrano Beach, said his preferred product for water filtering is the Halo Water System, which filters out contaminates and synthetic additives before entering a residence.

“The municipalities are solely focused on water safety” Edmondson said. “We have extraordinarily hard water, and like any mainstream water distribution system, we are likely to encounter contaminates such as medical and natural wastes in addition to the disinfectant additives.”

Edmondson and Taliaferro both independently support the proactive approach of in-home filtration.

“Sure, damage could already be done, but if you are a home or business owner, you can help reduce future damage and increase your peace of mind with installations such as these,” Edmondson said.

With starting costs hovering around $3,000, a residential water filtration system could seem like a daunting investment, but rebuilding costs can easily surpass that tenfold if left without maintenance.

Find out more about pin-hole leaking or about A-Z Plumbing services at www. atozleakdetection.com or Chicks Plumbing at www.chicks-plumbing.com. •

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woman walked up to me at the San Juan Capistrano Costco last week and said, “I read your dating columns. Why don’t you write more about single men?”

I said, “Because I don’t hear much from men.” And wouldn’t you know it? When I got home, there were emails from four men, ages 62, 77, 81 and 91.

John, 62, divorced, wrote me after reading last week’s On Life and Love After 50 eNewsletter in which I quoted snippets of an email from a woman in North Carolina named Lynne. She was bemoaning the difficulty of being single later in life and the lack of available men.

One thing she said was, “Very few men talk about women in positive ways.”

Dr. John said, “Lynne is doing exactly what she feels men do—talking badly about the opposite sex. I strongly suspect ON LIFE AND her negative view of men LOVE AFTER 50 is not helping her find a

By Tom Blake suitable partner.”

Tom’s comment: Often, male readers of my columns don’t comment unless they read something that irks them. Such is the case with Dr. John. Whenever he emails me, it’s often the result of something a woman said that he perceives as negative (And, he’s usually right).

John, 77, a widower, emailed, “I live in Sacramento and have been widowed twice (18-year marriage and 23-year marriage).

After my last wife’s funeral, my son asked if I ever thought about moving back to Southern Orange County. My plan is to move by July 2018.

I’m very active as a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity in Sacramento and would like to continue that with the Orange County Habitat for Humanity.

I’ve done some online dating, but it hasn’t been satisfying. It’s probably too soon as my wife is still very much in my head and heart, so I will give it another year or so before I try dating.”

Tom’s comment: Some widowers don’t understand they need to grieve and heal before joining the dating world. John tried it, but he discovered it was too soon for him. Wise man. He’ll know when he’s ready, but it’s not today. Maybe, by the time he moves to South Orange County, he’ll be ready to meet one of our lovely women down here.

Dave, 81, also a widower, wrote, “I have a quandary. I am on two dating sites, have listed my real age of 81. The ladies who respond are usually my age…and with no disrespect, but they are my age. My cardiac surgeon calls me his 65-year-old, 81-yearold. I’m blessed with my mother’s genes.

Several online dating sites advised me to adjust my age, then communicate my true age up front when there is a connection.

Yup, I have a quandary.”

Tom’s comment: Wow, it is usually the women who fret over revealing their actual age, not a guy. In Dave’s case, hey, he’s just trying to get his foot in the door, realizing that women, when they see him, won’t care that he is 81 (unless he told them he’s 61, then that’s a stretch). The first thing he must do when he initially meets a woman face-to-face is reveal his true age. No more quandary.

Les, 91, also a widower, emailed, “I read your article in the June 22-28 San Clemente

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Dreamy. Photo: Courtesy

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South Orange County is home to countless nature walks, beach paths and hiking trails for { I N S AN CL E M E NTE } local residents and visitors to explore throughout the warm summer months or throughout the rest of the year.

Pictured is a short, multi-level trail off of Calle Brisa in Capistrano Beach, offering a quick, off-the-beaten-path escape to nature.

Times about Different Kinds of Relationships. I may be interested in a LAT (Living Apart Together) relationship.

“My wife and I had a good relationship, we missed 50 years by three months. Currently, it’s my frame of mind holding me back. The ‘effort’ is just not there yet. In time, I know I will improve.

From your experience, what now? How do I meet a friend?”

Tom’s comment: “Meeting a new friend will take a little effort, but believe me, it can and will happen. My partner, Greta, saw your picture in the newspaper and said, “Les is a very handsome man.” (An article titled, American Pride, which featured Les, appeared in the same June 22-28 San Clemente Times newspaper on the same page as my column). So, already Les, you will be off to a good start when you decide to venture out.

The article stated, “One way is to get involved in a few new activities. A handsome, single man your age, will have no trouble meeting women who might enjoy a LAT

relationship.”

Tom’s comment: Les understands that he isn’t ready to start dating, but he’s thinking about it. Will he find a woman who will want a companion but who will be willing to live apart? I think he will.

So, to the woman who asked me in Costco why I don’t write about single men, she’ll be happy to know her question prompted an article about older single men in this paper the very next week.

Tom Blake is a Dana Point resident and a former Dana Point businessman who has authored several books on middle-aged dating. See his websites at www.findingloveafter50.com; www.vicsta.com and www. travelafter55.com. To receive Tom’s weekly online newsletter, sign up at www.findingloveafter50.com. Email: tompblake@gmail. com. SC PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, the SC Times provides Guest Opinion opportunities in which selected columnists’ opinions are shared. The opinions expressed in these columns are entirely those of the columnist alone and do not reflect those of the SC Times or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@sanclementetimes.com

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ooking for an adorable little critter to brighten your day?

Dreamy the guinea pig would make a great pet for someone short on space. Ready with his happy little squeaks and purrs, this cute little cavie is just waiting to meet you! If you would like to know more about Dreamy, please call the San Clemente/Dana Point Animal Shelter at 949.492.1617, or visit with him at 221 Avenida Fabricante, San Clemente. SC

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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BY STEVE BREAZEALE, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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he list of high-profile club soccer team’s competing in this week’s SuperCupNI tournament in Northern Ireland is impressive.

England’s Manchester United and Newcastle United have youth teams in the field.

So do Mexico’s Chivas and Club América.

The yearly tournament is a veritable who’s who in the world of international soccer.

Among the elite group of club soccer teams playing in the tournament is Huntington Beach-based Strikers FC, which, with the help of some San Clemente talent, is making noise in the tournament on the other side of the world.

San Clemente locals Tristan Weber, Dylan Krufal and Quinn Richards are playing for Strikers FC, which currently owns a 2-1 record in the SuperCupNI. Strikers FC defeated County Armagh of Ireland 2-0 in the opening match on July 24, lost to Osasco of Brazil 2-0 on July 25 and erupted for a 6-2 victory over Otago of New Zealand on July 26.

Strikers FC earned six points for its two wins in group stage play and will head into the knockout rounds on July 27. The semifinals and championship match will be livestreamed online at www.bbc.com/ sport/northern-ireland.

For the trio of San Clemente players, the trip has been a whirlwind experience. None of them were on the Strikers FC roster three weeks ago, but after being recruited by head coach Sergio Alvarez and his staff to play in the tournament, they accepted and hit the ground running.

Krufal landed the starting center back position, where he plays alongside Richards

Tristan Weber plays midfield for Strikers FC, which is competing in the SuperCupNI tournament overseas.

Photo: Courtesy

at right back. Weber plays in the midfield.

“The timing made training slightly difficult. But (the three San Clemente players) have really surprised us,” Alvarez said. “They’re playing crucial positions and adapting quickly and have blended in seamlessly.”

The SuperCupNI is an invitational tournament held every year in Northern Ireland. It features some of the top 15-andunder and 17-and-under clubs in the world.

The tournament began in 1983, and was originally called the Milk Cup. The first editions of the tournament featured clubs from Northern Ireland squaring off against teams from England, Scotland, Algeria and France, but has transformed into a true international competition over the years.

Weber said the trio of San Clemente players are excited for the team’s final stretch of games at the tournament.

“Our strength is our willingness to go 100 percent on the field,” Weber said via email. “Everyone is willing to do whatever they have to in order to win and that’s great to see.” SC

L to R: Dylan Krufal, Tristan Weber and Quinn Richards are playing for Strikers FC in the SuperCupNI soccer tournament. Photo: Courtesy

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The 949 Volleyball Club’s boys 17U team captured the gold medal at the USA Volleyball Junior National Championships. Photo: Courtesy

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949 VOLLEYBALL TURNS IN GOLDEN EFFORT AT JUNIOR NATIONALS The 949 Volleyball Club had several of its teams make spectacular runs at the USA Volleyball Junior National Championship tournament earlier this month, with two local teams capturing gold medals.

In all, 949 Volleyball Club, which draws players from San Clemente, took home four medals at the prestigious event, more than any other club.

The club’s boys 17U and 14U teams placed first in their divisions.

The 17U squad went in as the No. 1 overall seed, and faced the No. 2 seed in the quarterfinals. 949 lost the first game, but came back to win the second and erase a five-point deficit in the decisive third set to seal the win and advance.

The boys 14U team earned the title of national champions after defeating teams from Lake Forest, Puerto Rico and Los Angeles in the knockout rounds.

The boys 18U team, which features several recent San Clemente High School grads and former Triton volleyball players, placed second in their division. The club’s boys 15U team won the bronze medal.

Following the excitement of the Junior Nationals, 949’s girls 14U team traveled to Arizona for the Phoenix Volleyball Festival.

The seventh-ranked 949 team advanced all the way to the championship match, but lost to a team from Hawaii and placed second.

“Our success this year is a product of the coaches, the families and athletes involved. It is a testament to the culture we have created,” 949 Volleyball Club founder and director Justin DeBlasio said.

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The 949 Volleyball Club’s boys 14U team finished first in its division at the USA Volleyball Junior National Championships. Photo: Courtesy

HARDMAN INVITATIONAL BIKE RACE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN Discounted registration for the second annual Hardman Invitational bicycle race in San Clemente is open, and will run through Tuesday, Aug. 1. After the discounted deadline, registration will be open until Sept. 10.

The epic endurance race, which takes riders 100 miles around the foothills of Southern Orange County, directly benefits Community Outreach Alliance, an organization that helps local youth. All proceeds raised at the event, which is set to take place on Sept. 16, will go toward the COA’s efforts to grow their cycling activities.

The race, which begins and ends in San Clemente, offers a 100-mile race, a 50-mile race, dubbed the Half-Hardman, and the COA Cruise 10-mile race for beginners.

Those competing in the full 100-mile trek will ride north, through Mission Viejo and into Trabuco Canyon before circling back south to San Clemente and a barbecue celebration.

Event organizers are suggesting bikers bring their road bikes or mountain bikes to complete the course.

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Bring On the Open World tour hopefuls eye big result at upcoming Vans U.S. Open of Surfing

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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t’s that time of year again—we’re in the dead of summer and the U.S. Open of Surfing is landing in Huntington Beach.

For area surfers this means two things.

First, Lowers will be more crowded than usual. The preferred haunt for most of the competitors, expect them to find their way from Surf City to San Clemente for some practice sessions. Consider yourself warned.

Second, and of considerably more importance, the Open is the first and only chance during the 2017 WSL Qualifying Series that American surfers will be able to compete for major points on native soil (or sand, as the case may be). Right now, Griffin Colapinto finds himself ranked seventh on the QS rankings with a very real chance of qualifying for the 2018 WSL Championship Tour. A couple of years ago, Colapinto won the Pro Junior event at the Open, so experience in the circus-like environment shouldn’t be an issue. Plus, his brother, Crosby, is in the main event as well, and a little family support could go a long way. It would be great to see the young gun jump onto the Championship Tour next year, and a result at the Open goes a long way in accomplishing this.

A few ticks down the rankings, Ian Crane is sitting at 21st on the QS. He’s holding onto a couple good results already, and should he decide he wants to join his pal Kolohe Andino on the Championship Tour full-time, he’s going to need buckle down at

Tanner Gudauskas. Photo: File/KellyCestari

the Open, skip a couple autograph signing sessions and get down to business. He has talent in abundance and his surfing is kinetic and interesting. He’d be an interesting addition to the world tour if that’s something he wants to pursue.

Another pair of recognizable brothers, Patrick and Tanner Gudauskas, are also looking to the U.S. Open to kick-start their push back into the big leagues. Both have spent time on the Championship Tour in years prior, and getting back there’s an obvious goal. Patrick is currently ranked 27th, while Tanner is a little further down the line at 38th. Both are seasoned vets and know what it takes to make it deep at the Open.

So far this year, neither is holding onto any really strong results, but the QS season is long and there are plenty of opportunities in the second half of the year. That said, their respective campaigns have to start in Huntington Beach if they’re going to build some momentum by the time they hit the

Hawaiian leg at the end of the year.

As far as the surf outlook goes, get all your chores and work done this week, because next week is looking like it’s going to pump. Starting on Saturday, July 29, there’s a strong chance that a steeply angled tropical south-southeast swell will start to fill into the Southern California window. For the last week, there have been three tropical storms marching through the Pacific off the coast of mainland Mexico, and while the first two, Greg and Irwin, won’t do much for us, the Pacific Hurricane Hilary is expected to bring the heat.

There is also a sizable low pressure system developing in the Southeast Pacific, which will reinforce the tropical swell with a shot of long-period swell due to arrive Aug. 2-4.

All told, for the duration of the contest the Surfline extended forecast is calling for the surf to remain in the shoulder to overhead range, with a few bigger days thrown in for extra spice.

SURF FORECAST

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BELLA KENWORTHY

Water Temperature: 70-74 degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: 5-7’ Poor-Fair Thursday: Blend of Southern Hemi swell, southerly tropical swell, and NW windswell. Surf is in the knee-waist-chest high (2-3’+) range at best spots. Standout see sets to shoulder high (4’).

Calm to light onshore winds early, trending more onshore through the morning. Light to moderate onshore flow due in the afternoon.

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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t’s three-foot and playful at Salt Creek.

Jason Kenworthy is standing in shindeep water with camera in hand. His daughter, Bella, is out surfing. It’s been a couple of months since I last caught up with them at T Street, and she’s taken another giant leap forward. Her turns are tighter and sharper. Her rail game more committed. She’s standing out in the crowded lineup.

“She’s even got a few airs down,” Jason said.

For years now, Bella and her Pink

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And if surf’s not your thing, there are plenty of other options at the U.S. Open.

Vans has done a commendable job designing the Vans Pro Park and ensuring that both the skateboard and BMX events are just as prestigious as the surf. It’s a great chance to see world-class skaters and riders rip through the bowls and blast big airs.

Worth checking out is also the Van Doren Village, which will host art exhibitions and a number of hands-on creative workshops.

The concert series has been eliminated to try and keep the chaos to a minimum, but other than that, let the good times roll.

There’s a full schedule of events available online at www.vanusopenofsurfing.com if you’re looking to plan at day at the Open.

The Vans U.S. Open of Surfing runs from July 29 through Aug. 6 on the south side of the Huntington Beach Pier. You can watch it all live online, or you can load up the wagon, cruise up PCH and cheer on all the local surfers and skaters competing. SC

Bella Kenworthy. Photos: Courtesy of Jason Kenworthy

Helmet Posse crew have been wowing the skate world, but I’ve come to find out she is about to step onto a much larger stage.

“She got a wildcard into the U.S. Open Pro Junior and she’s skating in the U.S. Open too,” said a somewhat baffled Jason.

“She’s 10, dude.”

By any stretch, 10 years old is really

young to be jumping into the chaos of Surf City and the U.S. Open, but Bella’s relishing the opportunity.

“They asked us if it would be too much if she surfed and skated at the Open, but I told them we surf and skate all day every day, so it’s just another day at the beach for us,” added Jason. SC

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Outlook: Surf is a modest mix of S hemi, tropical swell and NW windswell for Friday with chestshoulder high sets at best breaks. Larger, solid run of surf due to kick in this weekend and continue next week. Be sure to check the full premium forecast on Surfline for more details and the longer range outlook.

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INDIAN: THE LIFE OF OSAGE WATERMAN WAYNE PENN-SCHAFER The book Indian: The Life of Osage Waterman Wayne Penn-Schafer is available for purchased for $30 per book (plus postage if outside of South Orange County) by calling author Joe Dunn at 949.496.7899 or 949.370.3971. They can also be purchased by contacting the publisher at 626.793.9796 or by email at hello@ prospectparkbooks.com. People may also contact Penn-Schafer himself at pennschafer@gmail.com.

Book depicts life of Wayne Penn-Schafer, one of Capo Beach’s first icons

BY ERIC HEINZ, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

F

rench guards at the 1968 Olympic Winter Games were not amused when a group of Americans came in to film the premier skiers in Grenoble.

Wayne Penn-Schafer, along with surf photographers and videographers seeking the latest in human thrills, risked punishment across foreign lines. They were the shutterbug pioneers before the era of the GoPro and the selfie stick, and the footage took much longer to develop.

“I was a real estate broker for years, and a friend of mine had an office in Dana Point, and we knew a ski film producer who was also a surfer,” Penn-Schafer said.

“My friend called me about someone in Huntington Beach who wanted to move to Dana Point. I gathered up a couple houses to show him.”

From then on, Penn-Schafer said the man had assimilated into the Southern California surf culture. The two forged a relationship and the man needed another person to help film the Olympic ski races.

At the time, the French government didn’t want foreigners to film their Olympics. In order to pull it off, they had to rent film equipment in Switzerland. They then disguised themselves by growing out beards and saying nothing to the authorities. That’s how lax security was at the time.

“France said they were going to use their own photographers,” Penn-Schafer said. “We contrived a bootleg, so to speak.

It was before the Mission Impossible guys.

We probably would have gone to jail if we’d been caught.”

Unfortunately, they couldn’t take the film back with them and no copies exist, unless they’re sitting in the catacombs of a French customs exchange material room.

This is just one of the many dramatic stories Penn-Schafer has in his mental vault and newly released adventure and surffocused biographical book titled, Indian: The Life of Osage Waterman Wayne PennSchafer.

The Man, The Myth, The Legend Penn-Schafer still lives in the nimbus of the 1960s surf culture, where a grassroofed hut is situated and an outrigger canoe sits as a centerpiece. Inside, he has various trinkets and pieces of art from various cultures of the wave-riders.

When Penn-Schafer returned, Dunn said he wanted to write a biography on his friend. The book took about six months to San Clemente Times July 27-August 2, 2017

Wayne Penn-Schafer, who was involved with the start of the southern California surf culture movement, still lives and thrives in his Capistrano Beach home. Photo: Eric Heinz

Wayne with a new Hobie surfboard at Beach Road, 1953. Photo: Courtesy

research, write and publish.

“Just like in the early days, we had people who would show surf films and travel around showing different films,” Penn-Schafer said. “It could be a milliondollar business in some cases.”

Shortly after that, organizations started advocating for surf culture.

“The government realized they were going to have to deal with us.”

At the time, the summers of love were in full swing, and surf music was the anthem of beachgoers.

Penn-Schafer went by the nickname “Indian” because of his Native American Osage Nation heritage. It was a different time.

Penn-Schafer said knowing Hobart “Hobie” Alter was a tremendous experience in his life, having been his friend for 40-plus years.

“I first met him in 1950. I looked him up to shape my first surfboard,” Penn-Schafer said. “From then on, we were friends. I bought all my next boards through him.

Hobie was working out of his garage in Laguna Beach; he was just a teenager at the time, and his dad—to get him out of the garage—bought a piece of property in Dana Point for about $2,500 where he put his shop.”

Surfing was a “sub-culture” in the 1950s and 1960s, Penn-Schafer said. He said the surfers were viewed as rapscallions and

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countered the straight-edge norms of the time.

“They were just trying to access surf, and I was at LA City College from 19481950. A lot of veterans coming back from the war were surfers,” Penn-Schafer said.

“I got started surfing at San Onofre and places like that.”

Penn-Schafer said his favorite place to surf was Trestles and Cotton’s Point. But living in the same area that his family purchased in Poche and Capistrano Beach, he always had a surf break to get his wave fix.

“The sign Poche for the trains is where the beach gets its name,” Penn-Schafer said.

Joe Dunn, the author of the book, said the story of Penn-Schafer’s life was just “too good not to do it.” Dunn is an admitted amateur writer who does it for the love of writing.

“I know Wayne, so I had some time on my hands,” Dunn said. “I researched the background of the Osage people and the treatment they endured by the United States government. That all kind of tied in to make a more interesting story.”

Dunn said he knew Penn-Schafer’s life story from the 1950s on, but his family’s heritage was the most intriguing for him.

“We would typically meet on weekends at Wayne’s yard,” Dunn said. “But I learned that one weekend he took a 2,200-mile roundtrip journey to Mexico by himself, so that’s when I thought, OK, it’s time to write about him.”

The Book The story of Penn-Schafer’s life, chronicled in the book Indian: The Life of Osage Waterman Wayne Schafer details his life from the beginning to today. It is filled with quotes from notable waterman as well as some who are dear to Penn-Schafer’s upbringing. It also shows a development of the surf world from its humble beginnings to the worldwide phenomenon that it is today. Not wanting to give too much of the book away, it is available for purchase through the independent publishing methods mentioned above. SC www.sanclementetimes.com