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LOCAL NEWS & IN-DEPTH REPORTING Ultimately, it was the building in which the forum was held—the Ole Hanson Beach Club—that drew the starkest differences between the candidates, whose opinions varied over the delays to rehab the city’s original swimming pool and controversial changes to the historic building.

Former councilman Jim Dahl said he felt plans were in place when he left the body two years ago but they were not carried out.

The council incumbents, Tim Brown and Lori Donchak, acknowledged mistakes in the process, including a vote to close the facility rather than keeping it open before construction began. Dahl was on the five-member body at that time.

Currently, the building is slated to reopen in December 2015.

Kathy Ward, a Planning Commissioner, said changes made to the building, such as coming into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reflected a new reality for San Clemente Mikii Rathmann said she would be a “squeaky wheel” to assure the project’s timeline stayed on track. Ricardo “Rick” Nicol said he would try to speed the timeline ahead to June.

Councilman Bob Baker and other dignitaries officially open the Cotton’s Point Senior Apartments Oct. 15.

Photo: Steve Sohanaki

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Five things San Clemente should know this week While the group will not decide the fate of San Clemente’s local hospital, the San Clemente City Council voted one of its own, as well as several members of the public, to a new subcommittee that will hear community concerns about the future of Saddleback Memorial’s San Clemente campus. Meetings will be open to all.

Council Appoints Hospital Committee Members THE LATEST: To receive additional community input, the San Clemente City Council appointed Mayor Pro Tem Chris Hamm and physicians from Saddleback Memorial Medical Center to a committee alongside hospital officials and the city’s public safety chiefs.

The committee, which the council enlarged from eight to 12 members, will gather information on the hospital’s plans to close the local emergency room in late 2015 and to raze the current structure to make way for an urgent-care facility by 2017. The body will also look at alternative solutions before the hospital board votes on closure plans early next year.

In addition to Hamm, the board appointed former Mayor Susan Ritschel, herself a Saddleback nurse; Gus Gialamas, who has been among the physicians advocating for keeping the facility open at public meetings; and resident Mike Clark, a retired hospital executive. Jim Holloway, the city’s community development director, will also serve on the panel as will someone from the human affairs committee, which will chose its own representatives.

WHAT’S NEXT: The committee will not San Clemente Times October 23-29, 2014

WHAT’S NEXT: The candidates disagreed on other areas, such as what the city should do to encourage business in the neighborhood. All agreed, however, the city should work to improve infrastructure by undergrounding utilities and adding more sidewalks.

have decision-making authority but will provide hospital input and keep the council informed.

Councilwoman Lori Donchak suggested having a member of the hospital’s 12-member board on the panel so they may receive “unfiltered” community input on the proposal.

Meetings will be facilitated by the South Orange County Regional Chamber of Commerce and will be held at the San Clemente Community Center. The schedule has yet to be announced.

Saddleback is hosting its own openhouse event from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 30, at San Clemente Presbyterian Church, located at 119 Avenida De La Estrella.

FIND OUT MORE: See meeting information, go to www.sanclementetimes.com.

–Jim Shilander

Council Candidates Spar at North Beach Forum THE LATEST: Six of San Clemente’s City Council contenders met once again for a candidate forum Thursday, Oct. 16, this time hosted by the North Beach Community Association with a weighty focus on North Beach itself.

FIND OUT MORE: For full coverage of the event, visit www.sanclementetimes.com.–JS

Cotton’s Point Senior Apartments Opens THE LATEST: San Clemente has long been in need of additional, low-cost housing for its seniors and with the grand opening of the Cotton’s Point Senior Apartments on Wednesday, Oct. 15, the city took a major step in solving that problem.

Located off El Camino Real, the new complex houses 75 units separated into two distinct levels of housing. Residents are assigned to a certain level based on their income. Additionally, one-third of the units have been set aside for older residents with mental disabilities.

“This is an affordable project,” said Graham Espley-Jones, president of Western Community Housing. “One hundred percent of the tenants are low income.”

WHAT’S NEXT: The complex’s completion could help the city in dealing with a growing number of homeless and elderly persons. An estimated 15 percent of people who live in San Clemente are seniors and that number is expected to increase. More information can be founded at

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–Steve Sohanaki

Adopted Units Headed Across Pacific THE LATEST: The new commanding officers of San Clemente’s two adopted U.S. Marine Corps units told the City Council Tuesday that with deployments to the Pacific coming soon, they were grateful for the city’s support the units continue to receive.

Lt. Col Edward Powers of HMLA 469 and Lt. Col. Mike Wilonsky of Second Battalion, Fourth Marines, both stationed at Camp Pendleton, said elements of both units will leave for a six-month deployment in November, which will largely be spent training with allies and on ship.

HMLA 469 will support many of the exercises and efforts of the 2/4 during the deployment, and a contingent of the helicopter squadron that has been stationed overseas will be relieved and return to Camp Pendleton as a result of the deployment.

Wilonsky noted when he served in the battalion in 1997 the relationship between the city and the battalion was not so rosy. But since he’s been impressed by the relationships improvement and his unit appreciates all the city did for them now and what they will do while they are deployed.

WHAT’S NEXT: Both units are scheduled to return in May. – JS

Council Approves Recycled Water Loan Program THE LATEST: San Clemente will provide up to $400,000 in loans to eligible businesses and properties to provide assistance to approximately 90 sites that will require equipment retrofitting as a result of the city’s recently completed recycled water expansion project.

Of the 100 sites requiring retrofitting, 10 are owned by the city, assistant city engineer Dave Rebensdorf said. The City Council authorized retrofitting at those sites earlier this month.

Applicants will have six months to complete their retrofitting, with costs to be paid back over 10 years. Rebensdorf said the city estimates the program will cover from 60 percent to 100 percent of the effort’s potential costs.

WHAT’S NEXT: The zero-interest loan would be repaid with a $1 surcharge per billing unit on recycled water until the repayment is made.

Rebensdorf said the time limit and surcharge amount were determined after seeing similar programs elsewhere take too long to be repaid.—JS www.sanclementetimes.com

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SC Sheriff’s Blotter COMPILED BY JACQUELINE DEMARCO All information below is obtained from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department website. The calls represent what was told to the deputy in the field by the radio dispatcher. The true nature of an incident often differs from what is initially reported.

No assumption of criminal guilt or affiliation should be drawn from the content of the information provided. An arrest doesn’t represent guilt. The items below are just a sampling of the entries listed on the OCSD website.

Tuesday, October 21 UNKNOWN TROUBLE Buena Vista, 1400 Block (4:12 a.m.) A man called and said he heard voices/ subjects after him. He told police that the subjects had been stalking him and that if they did not come now he would shoot someone.

Monday, October 20 PATROL CHECK Avenida Pico, 900 Block (6:34 p.m.) A woman called about a man who was sitting on a curb panhandling. She was concerned because she had almost hit him.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Calle Onice, 2600 Block (6:19 p.m.) A

man in a multicolored shirt and olive pants was going door to door saying he was from Cox, but was not driving an associated truck. Cox confirmed they did not send anybody out.

PROWLER Llanno St., 1200 Block (3:56 a.m.) A woman thought someone was trying to get in her front door and then thought someone might be walking in her backyard.

VANDALISM IN PROGRESS Buena Vista/Dije Court (3:42 p.m.) A male and female who appeared to be in their early 20’s were seen vandalizing the stairs going down to the beach with a pen and chisel.

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Sunday, October 19 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES North El Camino Real/Escalones (11:11 p.m.) A caller reported seeing five to six males gathered under a light post with shovels and bats in their hands and thought they were going to get into a fight.

DRUNK IN PUBLIC El Camino Real, 2300 Block (7:13 p.m.) A man was lying down on the floor in front of a business.

WELFARE CHECK Calle Del Cerro, 1100 Block (7:12 p.m.)

A woman called to complain that her neighbors leave their dog on the patio and it barks all day. After being advised to file a complaint with Animal Control she then stated, “I will just kill the dog,” and hung up.

DISTURBANCE-MUSIC OR PARTY Terraza Escondida, 6800 Block (11:20 p.m.) A caller reported a loud party where fireworks were being shot off.

SHOTS HEARD Calle Neblina, 400 Block (9:46 p.m.) A man heard eight gunshots behind his house.

PATROL CHECK Via Cascadita, 2700 Block (5:14 p.m.)

Juveniles were skateboarding and jumping off the roof of a building.

Friday, October 17 SUSPICIOUS PERSON IN VEHICLE Calle Saluda/Avenida La Pata (9:59 p.m.)

A caller is concerned because a car and a van drove up to a construction zone and the caller is suspicious because no one should be up there at night.

BURGLARY IN PROGRESS Rosalinda, 3000 Block (7:31 p.m.) The caller told police a neighbor had gone to a

baseball game and there was a white van moving stuff out of their house into the van.

Thursday, October 16 DISTURBANCE Via Los Tilos/Calle Portofino (9:51 p.m.)

A resident was in his backyard when he overheard a man threatening to snap someone’s neck.

DISTURBANCE Corte Merlango, 2400 Block (8:36 p.m.)

Two male neighbors were in a verbal dispute over one spraying water on the other’s balcony.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Avenida Monterey, 300 Block (4:11 p.m.)

A woman came home and found someone had urinated on her front door and three screens had been torn off her windows.

She found it very suspicious.

ILLEGAL PEDDLING Calle Vicente, 600 Block (3:46 p.m.) A man wearing a blue shirt and tan pants was going door to door selling books.

CITIZEN ASSIST Avenida Madrid, 200 Block (11:56 a.m.)

A man complained that tree trimmers in the area were creating fine dust which had become a hazard to his health.

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Community Meetings Beatles cover group Paperback Writer will be the headliner for San Clemente Military Family Outreach’s annual Variety Show. Photo: Courtesy

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24

Military Family Benefit Variety Show Saturday

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7:15 a.m.–8:30 a.m. Meeting at Signature Grille at the Talega Golf Club, 990 Avenida Talega, 949.369.0663, www.scsunriserotary.org.

he theme of this week’s 7th annual Variety Show fundraiser Applause is a foregone conclusion, considering the overflowing music and comedy acts to be presented at the event sponsored by San Clemente Military Family Outreach, Robert Crittendon said. The Oct. 25 show, which has been a crowd-pleaser since its inception, presents a 2014 playbill that will feature Beatles tribute band, “Paperback Writer.” Their Beatles renditions are top-rated by Disney Entertainment, and have been acclaimed internationally. On the comedy side, the spotlight will be on standup Robert G. Lee, who has been Southern California’s leading “warm up” comedian for crowds attending studio filming of over 1,000 Los Angeles television shows. In addition to these nationally known acts, there are selected finalists from the “Stars of Tomorrow” high school vocal competition in Orange County, and the “Singing TV Guy” Mike Chamberlain, television news anchor and singer with 3,000 appearances under his belt.

The beneficiaries of the stage performance at the San Clemente Community Center are low income Marine and Navy families in north Camp Pendleton’s San Onofre housing. SCMFO serves as a financial safety net for families in emergency circumstances, providing thousands

NEWS BITES COMPILED BY JIM SHILANDER

Free Flu Clinics Scheduled for November St. Joseph Health/Mission Hospital will host free flu clinics in San Clemente in November. For more information call 877.459.3627. No appointment is necessary. Flu shots will be provided for those ages 9 and older. Parents must be present for children under 18.

Clinics will be held in San Clemente Saturday, Nov. 1, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Max Berg Park; Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Church, 105 S. La Esperanza; and Saturday, Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. at Family Assistance Ministries, 1030 Calle Negocio.

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of dollars for food, clothing, diapers, infant formula, school supplies, gas, car repair and other unexpected expenses.

In addition, the local nonprofit presents year-around “morale events” such as baby showers and tea socials for military wives, as well as seasonal projects that include a giveaway of 1,000 turkeys at Thanksgiving and “Thank a Family” gift giving at Christmas. Many of these families are below the U.S. poverty level and currently face proposed cutbacks of commissary services, reduced housing maintenance and increased cost of health insurance.

The variety show is one of only two annual SCMFO-sponsored fundraising programs, the other being a summer mail campaign. Tickets to the show are priced at $25 for general theater-style seating and are tax-deductible. Proceeds go to support the charity’s assistance programs for military families. Tickets are available at the door on event night and online at www. militaryfamilyoutreach.com. They are also on sale at the office of St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, 2001 Calle Frontera, in San Clemente. The Community Center is located at the corner of Avenida Del Mar and Seville in downtown San Clemente.

Show time is 7 p.m. and doors will open at 6:15 p.m. SC — Robert Crittendon

Junior Woman’s Club Hosting Pair of Events The San Clemente Junior Woman’s Club is hosting a pair of events for both perspective and returning members this week.

Friday, the group will host “Playdate in the Park” at Courtney’s Sandcastle at Vista Hermosa Sports Park, 987 Avenida Vista Hermosa, from 3:45 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information visit: www.scjwc.org.

On Saturday, the group will host its annual Halloween Costume Bash at the Elks Lodge, 1505 N. El Camino Real, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Admission is $40 before the event at www.scjwc.org and $45 at the door. The evening includes dinner, dancing and a costume contest.

Have something interesting for the community? Send your information to editorial@sanclementetimes.com.

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29

Kiwanis Meeting

Noon. The local Kiwanis Club meets at Carrows. 620 Avenida Pico, 949.290.8729, www.sanclementekiwanis.com.

SC Rotary Club

Noon. Pride of the Pacific Bar & Grille, 150 Avenida Magdalena, 949.361.3619, www.sanclementerotary.org.

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WHAT’S GOING ON IN OUR NEIGHBORING TOWNS

DANA POINT The Dana Point Festival of Whales committee has chosen Dana Hills High School student Alec Brady as this year’s logo design winner from entries received via an annual program charging the art departments at the school with a student art contest. The runners-up, from second to fifth place are: Stephanie Kuehle, Kate Summer, Joey Benrubi and Kai Fowler.

Penny Elia, the festival’s executive director, first reached out to the high school in 2011 with the idea of creating a contest in which students could compete to create the official logo for the 2012 event. The 44th Annual Dana Point Festival of Whales is set for March 7, 8, 14 and 15, 2015, at the Dana Point Harbor.

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO The eight candidates for San Juan Capistrano City Council have jointly raised a near $95,000 in campaign contributions with the ticket’s two incumbents accounting for half the donations, according to campaign finance records provided by the city clerk’s office.

Councilmen John Taylor and Larry Kramer received a collective $52,532 in donations—or $29,904 and $22,628, respectively. Taylor, a general contracting business owner, had 93 contributors from both individuals and businesses, while Kramer, a retired nuclear submarine captain had 74.

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GUEST OPINION: Lew’s Views by Lew Avera

Integrity in the Conduct of Public Business A number of things to consider when picking candidates

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s election season is in full swing we see and meet many candidates for elected public office. In the various forums we are able to see the candidates up close, and literally, get to know them quite well. They uniformly present themselves well and project confidence in how they will serve the community and its citizens.

As I view elections up close, I am continually reminded of the laws which govern local governments in the conduct of their business, and which go a long way toward ensuring, but not guaranteeing, integrity in the conduct of business. From among many, the two laws which I will review below go toward two issues: First, public transparency of the governing body in conduct of its business and second, ethics on the part of the individual members of the body.

Both of these laws are state laws, passed by our California legislature and apply to “local” governments—counties, cities, special districts, etc. They do not apply to the activities or behaviors of the legislature itself. It is governed by different rules.

These are two among several others.

While they are complex, the basic tenents are easy to understand, and can help us immensely in understanding and trusting our local governments.

The Ralph M. Brown Act is the basic law governing conduct of meetings. It promotes transparency and requires that meetings be publicly noticed and agendas posted 72 hours ahead of time, are open to the public, and that the public be provided the opportunity to participate in the decisions on all matters through input prior to decisions being made. The Brown Act does provide for closed sessions, without public input, on certain matters such as personnel matters, pending litigation, and contracts. However, once these decisions

are made they must be revealed to the public.

A second aspect of the Brown Act, which is important and easily understood, is the definition of what constitutes a “meeting.” Simply stated, LEW’S VIEWS a meeting is anytime a

By Lew Avera majority of the members are present and/to discuss a matter within their jurisdiction. A majority of a five-member body is three, and a sevenmember body, four. A very interesting aspect of this is the prohibition against “serial meetings.” For example, in a fivemember body, any two can get together at any time and discuss any matter without a violation. However, when either of those two goes to a third member and begins to discuss the meeting of the two or tries to get concurrence by the third member, this single act constitutes an illegal meeting of the governing body.

The Political Reform Act of 1974 governs a different aspect of local government integrity—ethics and conflicts of interests. Basically, the act provides that “No public official shall participate in a governmental decision in which he or she has a material financial interest in the organization to which the contract would be awarded.” This act is very detailed and provides for a number of decisions around the elements of the act. It does, however, encompass a public official’s spouse, domestic partner and dependent children when determining financial interests.

Financial interests are varied and relatively minor in terms of dollar amounts.

The “roles” of the public official and others in the organization to which the contract would be awarded vary among such things as a director, officer, partner,

trustee, employee, etc. Public officials in this act are members of our City Council, Planning Commission, city commissions and committees, etc.

Everyone should become familiar with these and other laws so that we are able to oversee and support the activities of our local government. My detailed experience and knowledge with our San Clemente government is very favorable. In particular, we follow the Brown Act closely. One activity which sometimes surfaces with the Brown Act is when a member of the public brings up a topic which is of interest to a council member, but not on the agenda, and the member begins to discuss it. The Mayor or City Attorney stops the discussion before it gets started, and requires that the subject be put on the agenda for a later meeting. Another recent example was when a council member, employed by an agency under consideration for a contract, confirmed in open session with the City Attorney that they did not have a qualifying financial interest in the organization.

So to all, study this subject, become informed, and help ensure the integrity of our local governments.

Lew Avera is a retired career officer, Lt. Col., U.S. Marine Corps. He was a resident of San Clemente in 1963-1965 while serving as a Company Commander at Camp San Mateo. He returned to San Clemente in 2001 when he retired from PricewaterhouseCoopers as a senior managing director. He has been a director of the Talega HOA since 2003 and served on the San Clemente Planning Commission from 2005 to 2013. 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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Letters to the Editor TIME FOR NEW BLOOD ON COUNCIL EDWARD BEYER, San Clemente

Whether you are a Democrat, Republican, or Independent, I am sure you realize that our politicians in Washington are doing a very poor job, and yet, when it comes time to vote, we all stand in line and vote for the same idiots all over again.

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the new people who are running know this to be true, but they are too afraid to say anything that might rub the minority the wrong way.

It has taken the City Council six years, with the help of this minority group, to destroy the businesses on Del Mar. It could have been another Rodeo Drive. There is a lot of money in town that is being spent elsewhere. The small businesses on Del Mar were OK 60 years ago, but a business today cannot survive in those tiny buildings. The City Council now acts like the parking problem is something new.

This minority group, along with the City Council, reminds me of the reality TV

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Politically, San Clemente is reminiscent of Washington. Our local politicians, who have been in power for years, haven’t done much to improve this town. There are two political factions here. One, the “silent majority,” who go to work every day, pay the mortgage, taxes, car payments, etc., and are too busy trying to make ends meet to get involved politically.

The second faction is a very loud, bully-type minority and this is the group that controls the City Council and our town. If our politicians don’t do what this group demands, they have no hope of being elected, or re-elected. The council is scared to death of this minority. Even

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SOAPBOX shows depicting the hoarders with personalities of people who are unable to make changes and get rid of the old. Wake up, San Clemente! We need to change. Elect someone new.

SIGN STEALING PROOF OF RIGHT CHOICE HOWARD LANGE, San Clemente

After carefully reviewing positions of the San Clemente City Council candidates on various issues, I decided to post signs in my yard supporting candidates Tim Brown and Kathy Ward.

I judge these two individuals to be very well qualified to lead our city while also being the two candidates who are the most clearly focused on residents’ quality of life.

Unfortunately, someone entered my property recently and stole these signs. I later learned that others along my street have also had their Brown and Ward signs stolen. Such behavior suggests that a lack of ethics is afoot in the campaign of one of the other candidates. Which candidate has inspired such a low moral tone in his or her campaign? I can only guess. However, it is informative to voters that it is not Tim Brown or Kathy Ward.

LAURA’S LAW—HELP FOR SAN CLEMENTE’S CHRONIC HOMELESS WITH MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES VONNE BARNES, San Clemente

Laura’s Law—activated in October 2014—is the next step to provide help to the mentally ill homeless in San Clemente.

Deputy Joe Bull’s presentation to the City Council informed that San Clemente has approximately 65 to 70 homeless individuals, based on average calls for service with law enforcement officers in the last five years; 85 percent to 90 percent have chronic alcohol and/or drug issues, and up 70 to percent have chronic mental health issues.

Currently, under the welfare and institutions code 5150, when an individual is gravely disabled or is a danger to himself/ herself or others, a peace officer can take the person into custody for up to 72 hours, which is the protocol that peace officers have implemented to date.

Now, under Laura’s Law, instead of locking up the mentally ill in jail facilities, peace officers can call the hotline

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855.422.1421 and obtain help from a county health worker to assess and provide care. To qualify, mentally ill individuals must be 18 years of age or older, exhibit a history of noncompliance for treatment or taking medications, have had two incarcerations in the last 36 months, and exhibit Code 5150 behaviors within the last 48 months.

A county health worker answers the call and a trained team step in to offer health care, housing placement, vocational assistance and mental health treatment. The team establishes an outreach relationship with the individual that continues until the homeless person agrees to accept services voluntarily or no longer engages with the team, who may then file a petition with the court for a judge to enforce a patient treatment plan. If the individual does not comply with the judge’s orders, no penalty is imposed. The judge’s role would be more like a “father figure” to convince the individual to follow the recommended treatment plan rather.

Besides decriminalizing mental health, Laura’s Law transfers mental health care to trained county health care workers, so that peace officers can focus more time fighting crime rather than addressing mental health issues.

A similar program has proven to be successful in Nevada where in 2013, time behind bars dropped by 52 percent, homeless days dropped by 54 percent and time spent in psychiatric hospitals decreased by 43 percent.

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

Thursday | 23 DYSLEXIA: WHAT IT IS, WHAT IT IS NOT 7 p.m. An educational evening for parents and educators, covering what dyslexia is, what it is not, resources and the next steps after diagnosis. Free. $5 donation suggested. Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, McGowan Hall, 105 N. La Esperanza, San Clemente.

Friday | 24 FED UP 7 p.m. Documentary film presented by the Wellness & Prevention Center at San Clemente High School. Free. Little Theater at SCHS, 700 Avenida Pico, www.sctritons.com.

CLIFF MILLER 7:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Live music at Harpoon Henry’s. 34555 Golden Lantern St., Dana Point, 949.493.2933, www.windandsearestaurants.com/harpoonhenrys.

LIVE MUSIC AT OC TAVERN 9:30 p.m. Live music every Friday and Saturday night. Free. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.

BY SAMANTHA HAMMER, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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ission Grill sits in the historic heart of the city, where visitors and locals enjoy a delicious dining experience with a perfect view of the historic Mission San Juan Capistrano. Steps away are the Los Rios Historic District and the San Juan Capistrano train depot.

Owner John Gillotti is a fourth generation restaurateur with success built on his personal philosophy providing superior guest services, serving natural delicious foods and offering a comfortable dining experience.

“It takes years of thought, education, working knowledge and the right people to create the complete package for success,” Gillotti said.

Mission Grill offers homemade breakfast, lunch and dinner served daily with an American-Mexican mix of specialties that have been created through Gillotti’s joy for cooking. To add splendor to his establishment, he invited a local celebrity chef Rahm Fama from the Ritz Carlton to provide instruction in nouvelle cuisine techniques and inspire creativity in his kitchen staff.

From the gorgonzola bacon burger and chorizo burger to calamari or salmon tacos, menu choices run from traditional to innovative. Speaking of traditional, Mission

Saturday | 25 WOMEN & WHEELS FREE CAR CARE EVENT 10 a.m.-noon. Star Motors hosts a free car care workshop for women. Learn what’s under the hood and how your brakes work, as well as skills such as checking tire pressure, tread and oil; the importance of “check engine” lights and maintenance requirements. Light breakfast and goodie bags are included. Men are welcome. Register online, by phone or send an email to emma@star-motors.com.

32955 Calle Perfecto, San Juan Capistrano, 949.443.1970, www.star-motors.com.

YOGA EVENT 5 p.m. Live Music Vinyasa Flow Yoga, nonheated at pure. love. yoga. With musician Talee Lauren, guitarist/singer Maximilian, and teacher Laura Love. Free to members, $18 drop-in. 415 East Avenida Pico, Suite M, San Clemente, 949.492.5048, or www.pureloveyogasc.com.

ECO-COMEDY DOCUMENTARY FILM 6:30 p.m. A screening of the documentary A Fierce Green Fire, which appeared at Sundance and chronicles grassroots efforts to save the environment. San Juan Mobile Estates, 32302 Alipaz St., #267, San Juan Capistrano. To RSVP, call 949.493.4647 or email jclark@amcat.org.

THE JERRY HOT ROD DEMINK BAND 7:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Live music at Iva Lee’s.

555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2855, www.ivalees.com.

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Sunday | 26 SAN CLEMENTE FARMERS MARKET 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Bundles of flowers, fresh produce and much more every Sunday on Avenida Del Mar. Rain or shine.

TRICK-OR-TREAT PUMPKIN PARTY Noon-3 p.m. Kids ages 2 to 10 are invited to come dressed in their Halloween costumes for free trick-or-treating, a pumpkin patch and petting zoo at the Kaleidoscope.

27741 Crown Valley Parkway, Mission Viejo, www.gokaleidoscope.com.

Monday | 27 MOMMY MOVIE MONDAYS 10 a.m. Moms and Dads are welcome to bring their baby along to the theater every Monday at Krikorian Theaters. 641 Camino De Los Mares, San Clemente, 949.661.7610, www.kptmovies.com.

CAPT. DAVE’S WHALE WATCHING Times vary. Get up close to marine life aboard a Captain Dave’s Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari trip. 24440 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.488.2828, www.dolphinsafari.com.

Jay “Sparky” Longley works on an order of Rainbow Sandals. Courtesy photo

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23: CASA UP CLOSE—JAY “SPARKY” LONGLEY 7 p.m. Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens presents OC entrepreneur and founder of Rainbow Sandals, Jay “Sparky” Longley in the upcoming Casa Up Close lecture. General admission is $12 and students with a valid ID are free. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

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Tuesday | 28 HALF-PRICED WHALE WATCHING 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Hop onboard this two-hour cruise to see dolphins, whales and other marine life in the wild.

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An avocado bacon cheeseburger with sweet potato fries served at Mission Grill. Courtesy photo

Grill is a great place to enjoy Mexican specialties such as menudo and posole.

Shaded umbrella tables overlooking the hills of San Juan Capistrano offers a perfect outdoor setting for the enjoyment of hand crafted cocktails, beer, wine and dessert specials served daily.

A kids’ menu and custom catering are also available.

31721 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.240.8055, www.missiongrillsjc.com PRICE RANGE: $2.50 - $8.25 PAYMENT ACCEPTED: Cash, credit cards HOURS: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. $22.50. Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching, 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

DREAMBROTHER 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Live music at The Cellar.

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

Wednesday | 29 DANCE AGAINST CANCER 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dance Against Cancer: Step Up to Fund Pediatric Cancer. Saddleback College, 28000 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo, www.saddleback.edu.

CAPO BEACH FARMERS MARKET 3 p.m.–7 p.m. Visit the area’s newest weekly market where locally-grown, organic produce and regional artisans are featured.

Capo Beach Church, 25975 Domingo Ave., 949.573.5033, www.danapoint.org.

OUTRAGEOUS ACTS OF PEACE 7 p.m. Nobel Peace Laureate, Leymah Gbowee, and international law professor, Karima Bennoune, speak at Soka University on “Outrageous Acts of Peace: The role ordinary people must play in transforming violence to peace.” $6–$8. 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, 949.480.4000, www.performingarts.soka.edu.

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

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Council Candidates Make Final Pitch

Seven hopefuls on why they should help lead the city for four years

BY JIM SHILANDER, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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he candidates for San Clemente City Council were asked five questions about issues facing the city during the upcoming term. This week marks the final question. Candidate Fred Olsen withdrew his candidacy on Aug. 20 but rejoined the race last week. He was not asked previous questions because he was not actively campaigning, but was given an opportunity to answer this week’s.

The candidates’ statements are presented unedited and in the order they will appear on the ballot.

This week’s question: Why should voters choose you to help guide San Clemente for the next four years?

Mikii Rathmann We live in exciting times that require local leaders who make conscientious decisions for today as well as for future generations.

My deepening roots in San Clemente provide me a long-term perspective on the challenges we currently face.

It’s vital that we manage growth, while preserving the qualities that make San Clemente unique. I believe it is possible to foster progress, while protecting the village character that brought many of us here and keeps visitors returning to support our local economy.

A Vote For Me Is a Vote For: • Fresh ideas and effective solutions, guaranteeing our city continues to support opportunities for local businesses to flourish.

• Ensuring safe neighborhoods for our families, while preserving San Clemente’s status as one of the 100 safest cities in America.

• Vigilance in monitoring the decommissioning of SONGS and the changes at our local hospital.

• Strong stewardship for our cherished coastal resources.

• Managing responsible growth as we complete the I-5 widening, Pico expansion, the outlets, and Marblehead Coastal.

My steadfast commitment to serve the people of San Clemente makes me especially qualified to earn your vote. You will be pleased knowing that you’ve elected an eager and enthusiastic representative, your voice in the government of San Clemente.

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Fred Olsen My family and I are proud to live in San Clemente.

I am a retired business executive of a Fortune 500 company with vast experience in operations and marketing.

My experience will help lead our cities financial challenges using a business approach. This means taking a conservative approach and not balancing our budget on the back of our preserved ‘investment fund’. Our economic revenue zones (Golf Course, Talega Sports Complex) need to become self-sustaining. The Outlet Mall is a down trending business model. Our downtown retail stores are in jeopardy of losing 20% – 25% in sales and profit, which no one is addressing. Budgeting properly the first time is key in solving the current over spending on our Ole Hanson renovation, beach restrooms and parking improvements.

Our future can be bright, but an executive level business approach is paramount.

I bring the experience to correct the aforementioned. I can help shape our operations, which will allow our city and businesses to grow while maintaining our first rate beaches, surfing and preserve our heritage.

Ricardo “Rick” Nicol Voters are going to choose the best qualified and most capable candidates to serve San Clemente. I’m a lifelong San Clemente local, retired Army Colonel and Afghanistan veteran.

I’m an experienced lawyer and run my own firm.

As an old surfer I stand for improved beach access, sand replenishment, and preserving ocean views and open space.

I will never support selling city-owned beachfront to big developers. I will vigorously support getting rid of the nuclear waste dump at San Onofre. I am endorsed by the Orange County League of Conservation Voters.

I will work hard to improve public transportation, traffic flow, and parking throughout the city. I will make re-opening the Ole Hanson pool and restoring the Miramar theater a top priority.

I oppose the reduction of police services funding in the face of growing public safety challenges. I oppose closing our hospital emergency room. I believe in “user-friendly” city government, enabling residents and businesses to move forward with good projects. I am a fiscal conserva-

tive, and I will not waste your tax dollars.

I stand for San Clemente—qualified, capable, and ready to serve.

at www.loridonchak.com.

I enthusiastically ask for your vote on November 4.

Tim Brown It has been a great honor to serve as a member of Council and as Mayor since being elected in 2010, thank you for your support.

I have worked hard to understand the issues, be pragmatic in my decision-making and creative in finding solutions—and as a City Council, we have been successful. San Clemente is well positioned for the future with a new General Plan, excellent financial health and a series of new infrastructure projects that will transform how we live, work and play.

Even with this bright future, we still need city leaders who are prepared to serve on Council, think clearly and running for the right reasons; and this is why I am running for re-election and again ask for your vote. I love life in San Clemente, I love that I get to raise my family here, and I hope I get to spend the rest of my life enjoying this unique and beautiful place. I promise I will do all I can to keep its charm and small town feel intact while we move forward into the future.

Jim Dahl There are important issues arising in San Clemente that need experienced council action. The impending closure of our hospital and emergency room is a serious problem. My career as a Fire Captain/ EMT and as your former Mayor make me uniquely qualified to find the best solutions.

I am thoroughly familiar with our sand replenishment project and have worked hard in Washington, DC to bring back our sandy beaches. I will be engaged in the revitalization of North Beach to make it a vibrant coastal entertainment destination we can all enjoy. I back incentives in the General Plan to improve South El Camino Real to Trestles.

As your councilman I will continue to support historical preservation and the downtown, our economy and jobs, traffic management, recreation and sports for our children and young adults. I am an independent thinker and am not beholden to the political machine backing another candidate. For more information: www.

JimDahlCityCouncil.com.

Lori Donchak Together, we’ve accomplished a lot this last term. We weathered the recession and preserved San Clemente’s AAA bond rating. We completed the General Plan. We’re voted one of the 100 safest U.S. cities. What a positive reflection on our values and community involvement.

With your support, I’m honored to represent you again. My priorities: • Traffic Safety: I’ll re-establish the Traffic Taskforce. I’ll be a voice with OCTA through the freeway and La Pata construction.

• AAA Financial Stability. I’ll continue to be financially conservative with our city dollars. You can trust me to manage the budget with care.

• Jobs. San Clemente residents want to work where we live. I’ll be an advocate for small business owners and others seeking to create jobs in our community.

• First-Rate Beaches. New restrooms and the Ole Hanson Beach Club top my list.

• Communication: I started the Mayor’s Blog and pride myself as being accessible and responsive. I’ll continue to be a good communicator. You can reach me anytime

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Kathy Ward I am the candidate that will best represent the residents’ vision of this city—a California beach town with a high quality of life—a quality that I want to keep.

I have attended focus workshops and GPAC meetings since the inception of work on the general plan. Now I am one of your planning commissioners. I have the knowledge and desire to lead our city towards the direction of our new general plan.

Our city is built. What we do know is focus on the older sections of our town and make them better, with a renewed focus on quality of life, better amenities, and safety for pedestrians.

I am promising to renew El Camino Real, and I look forward to finally focusing on North Beach, which is our greatest opportunity to revitalize our city. These are not campaign promises, but promises I will keep.

••• All the candidate answers can be found at www.sanclementetimes.com. www.sanclementetimes.com

Supervisor Candidates Look for South County Votes

Propositions Cover Diverse Issues

Ming, Bartlett, running to replace termed-out Bates

Water bond, sentencing and malpractice limit amongst the choices being made by voters

BY ANDREA SWAYNE, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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n the race for Orange County Fifth District Supervisor, Dana Point’s Mayor Lisa Bartlett and Laguna Niguel City Councilman Robert Ming are looking to replace Supervisor Pat Bates, who is terming out and making a run for the State Senate 36th District seat.

Both Ming and Bartlett are terming out of their city council seats after having served two consecutive fouryear terms in their respective cities.

The county supervisor race is a top-two election format where, until the June 3 primary, four were in the running. Ming and Bartlett won their spots on the Nov. 4 ballot by beating Mission Viejo Councilman Frank Ury and county Deputy District Attorney Joe Williams.

The Fifth District includes the cities of San Clemente, Dana Point and San Juan Capistrano along with nine other south Orange County cities and a handful of unincorporated areas. Each of the county’s five districts elects one board member to a four-year term.

Ming and Bartlett were asked to answer the question: Why should voters choose you to represent them as Fifth District Supervisor?

Their answers are presented below in ballot order.

Lisa Bartlett I am proudly serving as Mayor of Dana Point and know firsthand what it takes to lead as an elected official. Under my leadership on the Dana Point City Council we paid off our unfunded pension liability, achieve a balanced budget every year, maintain significant cash reserves and keep our city debt free. I created and implemented economic development programs for our businesses that also protected the taxpayers. In 2009, I created the Contract Cities Working Group to work directly with the Sheriff and 5th District Supervisor to ensure we have the very best program for community based policing resulting in a high level of public safety and efficiencies in resources and cost.

People often ask why I want to run for Orange County Supervisor. Simply stated, I’m a longtime resident of Orange County so I have a vested interest. I grew up here and built my life here. I want to ensure that we enhance and protect our quality of life for all of us now and for future generations.

I will be the fiscal watchdog at the county and make government run more efficiently. My degrees in finance and business plus my 15-plus years as a corporate executive and my tenure in regional board leadership positions, make me uniquely qualified to govern Orange County, the fifth largest county in America.

This race comes down to leadership and governance philosophy. I have served in leadership positions on several significant regional boards; my opponent has not. I have the track record and the leadership skills to work San Clemente Times October 23-29, 2014

collaboratively with others to work through tough issues and achieve good policy solutions.

I am honored to have the endorsement of Congressman Darrell Issa, Marion Bergeson, former Secretary of Education and former O.C. Supervisor, as well as the majority of city elected officials in seven of the 11 cities in the 5th District. I am also proud to be endorsed by law enforcement and will work to keep our communities safe.

I would be honored to serve as your Orange County Supervisor of the 5th District and respectfully ask for your vote. www.LisaForSupervisor.com Robert Ming My wife Susie and I were at the Harbor a few weeks ago. Watching the ships during dinner at the Wind & Sea reminded me how truly blessed we are to live here, and how important this Supervisorial race is for Dana Point.

As a two time Mayor of Laguna Niguel and an 8-year councilmember, I know what it means to do good government, and I know that I can’t serve you well unless I listen to you.

That is exactly what I’ve been doing and though the issues are a little different, the process of getting to know people is the same.

Many people want to know how I’m different than my opponent. So, I’ve selected a few examples of things she has done that I would have done differently.

I wouldn’t have voted for Dana Point’s plastic bag ban. It isn’t that I care less about the environment, but I believe there are better ways to solve the problem.

Fully biodegradable single use bags are already available. Good education helps people learn to make smart choices. The ban misses opportunities to teach and improve ourselves. We should have worked together to solve the problem without restricting people’s freedoms.

I also wouldn’t have voted for the Lantern District plan and then voted against funding it. As elected officials, we need to communicate clearly and not send mixed messages. Instead, be clear, keep taxes and regulations low, and provide an excellent level of services.

That’s what we’ve done in Laguna Niguel. That’s what I will do at the county.

What it really boils down to is leadership. For the Harbor Revitalization Plan to become a reality, it will take a strong Supervisor committed to seeing it through. That’s what I’ll do, while focusing on the interests of boaters, harbor merchants and the recreational public users.

Fiscally responsible common sense leadership requires a real willingness to explore new ways of doing things and working together to solve problems.

That’s what I plan to deliver. I hope you will grant me the opportunity to serve. www.RobertMing.com Page 16

BY JIM SHILANDER, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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alifornia voters usually see a number of state measures and propositions at every election and 2014 is no different.

This year’s statewide measures include proposals effecting medical malpractice law, potential expansion of gambling and drug sentencing, as well as state initiatives aiming to rebuild California’s water infrastructure and a potential state Constitutional amendment that would mandate the state paying into a budget stabilization account.

PROPOSITION 1 With the state in the midst of a drought, this proposal calls for more than $7 billion in water infrastructure projects through bonds, as well as watershed protections. The measure is backed by both the state Republican and Democratic parties after being delayed by two election cycles (a water bond was supposed to go before voters in 2010 and 2012).

Opponents say the measure focuses too much on dam building rather than local infrastructure.

PROPOSITION 2 Creates a “rainy day fund” for the state during budgeting and requires an annual transfer of funds from the state’s general fund into the account to avoid or lessen the impact of future budget crises. Local school districts would not receive the same levels of funding they currently do from the state.

PROPOSITION 45 Would give the state’s Insurance Commissioner authority to reject changes to health insurance company rates, though it exempts large group insurance plans. The decision would be subject to judicial review. Opponents say this vests too much authority in the office.

PROPOSITION 46 Increases the state’s medical malpractice pain and suffering cap from $250,000 to more than $1 million and requires random drug and alcohol screenings of doctors, with positive tests reported to the state medical board. It would also create a statewide prescription database. Proponents argue that the state has not raised the malpractice cap since the 1970s. Opponents argue the move could drive doctors from the state due to higher costs and that random screenings of doctors would not provide protection for patients.

PROPOSITION 47 Changes certain nonviolent drug and property felony offenses to misdemeanors unless the offender had previous violent offenses and would allow for the resentencing of those currently in prison. A “Safe Neighborhoods and Schools” fund would be created with savings from the implementation.

PROPOSITION 48 Allows for agreements with two Native American tribes to build and operate a casino in the Central Valley, off of tribal reservations. www.sanclementetimes.com

Meet the Candidates for State Assembly and Senate Races

Outgoing Supervisor Bates looking to move up to Senate seat, Dana Point Councilman Brough targets Assembly opening

BY JIM SHILANDER, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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outh County will choose new members of both the State Senate and State Assembly Nov. 4.

The 36th Senate district has been redrawn, after formerly being represented

by Mark Wyland, who is leaving the legislature.

Orange County Supervisor Pat Bates, who is termed out of her seat, is the Republican nominee. She is facing write-in candidate Gary Kephart, a former candidate in Assembly District 71 in 2010.

Dana Point City Councilman Bill Brough, a Republican, and Irvine college professor and attorney Wendy Gabriella are competing in the 73rd assembly district, where Diane Harkey is also termed out.

Brough, who formerly worked for Harkey, emerged as the top Republican vote getter from a crowded field during the June 3 primary.

Gabriella was the top overall vote getter by 55 votes, but was the only Democrat in the open primary. Their ballot statements are below: Wendy Gabriella Wendy Gabriella is a teacher, civil attorney, and 25 year resident of South Orange County.

As a career educator, she has witnessed how access to education provides a skilled workforce, contributes to job creation, and economic development.

Wendy Gabriella has worked tirelessly in the classroom for 30 years to promote academic excellence and prepare the next generation for the new economy.

Wendy Gabriella is a strong advocate for transparency in decision making at all levels of government.

As a civil attorney, Wendy specializes in the California Open Meeting Act and the First Amendment.

She believes that our Legislators should do more to foster open and transparent government at the state level.

If elected, Wendy Gabriella’s priorities will be: rebuilding a first rate education system, increasing access to affordable higher education, protecting South Page 17

County’s taxpayers by enforcing fiscal accountability, job creation, and preserving our valuable coastline.

Wendy Gabriella believes it’s time for South Orange County to send a career educator, not a career politician, to Sacramento.

Bill Brough Thank you for your vote of confidence in June. My wife and I know that the futures of all our children and grandchildren depend on the decisions made by legislators today.

With that in mind, I am running for State Assembly to promote a better tomorrow for all our families.

In the competition for businesses and jobs, California is losing to other states.

This is unacceptable and has to change.

As your assemblyman, I will fight to create a more competitive economic environment by simplifying our business, regulatory, and tax codes.

The Legislature ought to require from itself and from regulatory agencies a robust cost benefit analysis using recognized economic standards before imposing new costs on our businesses.

California has one of the nation’s highest tax rates and, yet, amongst the largest government debts.

We should demand that our government live within its means and learn to focus on necessities, including academically excellent schools, strong public safety and an efficient infrastructure for transportation, energy and water.

Sacramento needs problem solvers. On city council, I moved projects that had been stalled for years. We built public/ private partnerships that improved our business infrastructure without increasing taxes.

It is time that we demand performance from our lawmakers.

That is why I support the law that withholds legislators’ pay unless the budget is on-time and balanced.

Working together, we can bring back the gold to California. I would be honored to have your vote. www.sanclementetimes.com

Three Vie for Two Openings Talegans choosing Santa Margarita water district candidates

BY JIM SHILANDER, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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esidents of the Talega area will be selecting two members of the Santa Margarita Water District board Nov. 4. The development is located entirely within the district’s boundaries. Two incumbents, Saundra Frances Jacobs, and Justin McClusker, who was appointed in 2013, are running for full terms. Stanislaw Dziecielski is also running for a seat. The following are the candidates’ ballot statements, presented unedited.

Saundra Frances Jacobs, Environmental Planner As President of your Board of Directors, my leadership in the water industry has helped guide Santa Margarita Water District to ensure we have safe, reliable and affordable drinking water resources.

My 18 year tenure on the board has given me the opportunity to help direct policies leading to new and innovative ideas for water supply, reliability and conservation.

I am passionate about the future of water in California and confident that I can meet the challenges that lie ahead.

Through effective leadership, I have guided SMWD to reduce our dependence on imported water supplies by supporting policies that implement recycled water for irrigation needs, capture stormwater runoff for treatment and reuse, invest in emergency water storage and groundwater

sources, and encourage conservation and water use efficiency through customer incentives and rebates. We have increased critical water storage from 86,000,000 gallons in 1999 to over 338,000,000 gallons in 2014 to meet the demands of our customers. All while implementing policy to ensure that our water supplies are reliable in times of drought, available to fight fires, are safe from natural disasters and terrorism, and affordable.

Now more than ever, our community needs leaders who have a demonstrated commitment to serving the public, have a strong sense of responsibility for protection of the environment, are good stewards of our creeks and beaches, and have a vision to plan for the future. I have demonstrated my commitment as a Director, and as an environmental planner with 28 years of experience. My strong commitment to serving the community, and tenure as a public official ensures that I am able to plan and implement sound environmental, water and governmental policy.

Thank you very much for your continued support. Please Re-Elect Saundra Frances Jacobs, Director, Santa Margarita Water District on November 4th.

Justin McCusker, Director, Santa Margarita Water District It is an honor and great responsibility to be your current representative on the Santa Margarita Water District (SMWD) Board of Directors. Below I set forth why I respectfully request your vote to continue representing you at this critical time.

As you know, all the water we use in our area is imported into Orange County, purified in Yorba Linda and piped down to us. This is why the current drought is a serious concern. As your representative, I will continue to support increased local

water storage facilities, so we minimize the crisis now and in the future.

Currently, the Santa Margarita Water District is constructing new reservoir storage in the east Ortega Valley and we have other storage facilities planned. SMWD is on the right track to deliver these important projects with its ‘AA+’ bond rating from Fitch. It takes planning and leadership to move major projects forward, projects essential to our high-quality of life in South County. I am committed to accomplish this on your behalf.

As a parent of three school-aged children and business executive, I am committed to ensuring prudent use of your money and delivering safe, dependable, high quality water to your home at a reasonable rate. With nearly two decades as a senior manager in both private industry and the public sector, I understand how to make sure that government works in service of the people. To that end, during my tenure on the Board, SMWD was awarded the Transparency Certificate of Excellence by the California Special Districts Association.

My wife Shelly and I love this area and have been homeowners in the District, first in Mission Viejo and now RSM, for over 10 years. We feel it is important to be involved in the community, Shelly is a local public school teacher in Las Flores and I have been honored to serve as your Orange County Parks Commissioner since 2010 and elected by my colleagues as Chairman in 2013 and 2014. Other community involvement includes, ViceChairman of the fiscally conservative Orange County Taxpayers Association, Orange County’s most respected voice on behalf of the taxpayer, former Chairman’s designee on the Board of Directors for the South Orange County Regional Chamber of Commerce and professor at both Saddleback College and CSUF. Endorsements for my election include

State and Federal Positions Up for Vote Brown, Issa looking for reelection to offices

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tate voters will not have the opportunity to vote for President or Senate this year, but they will have the opportunity to vote for the state’s highest offices, and South County voters will again have the opportunity to vote in the 49th Congressional District race.

Gov. Jerry Brown is running for a second term, for a second time, after first serving as the state’s top executive from 1975 to 1983 and being elected for a third, non-consecutive, term in 2010. He is opposed by Neel Kashkari, a former Treasury Department official best known for running the Troubled Asset Relief San Clemente Times October 23-29, 2014

Program in 2008 and 2009, before taking a position at Pimco. He left in 2013 to pursue the governor’s office.

Voters are also choosing Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, State Treasurer, Controller, Insurance Commissioner and Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Current State Assemblywoman Diane Harkey of Dana Point is also running for a seat on the state board of equalization against Democrat Nader Shahatit in the third district. That board is charged with administering all tax and fee collection in the state and is divided into four districts

statewide, and the addition of the state controller. All of Orange, Imperial, Riverside and San Diego counties and a portion of San Bernardino county are located within the third district.

Republican Congressman Darrell Issa is running for reelection against Democrat David Peiser. Issa is the Chairman of the House Oversight & Government Reform Committee. Peiser is a local business owner and 25-year resident of the district.

South Orange County joined Issa’s district in 2012 after previously being represented

by Ken Calvert.

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our State Senator Mimi Walters and County Supervisor Pat Bates.

Please vote for Justin McCusker for Santa Margarita Water District Board of Directors.

Stanislaw Dziecielski, Electrical Instrumentation Technician NO My name is Stanislaw PHOTO Dziecielski. I have twentysix years experience in the water and wastewater industry. My goal as an elected official is to do exactly what I have done as a public servant which is to put the customer first.

In my opinion the needs to the public are not being met which is why I want to devote my retirement time to focus on community needs and not special interests.

A number of customers are experiencing copper pipe leaks and yet the District refuses to acknowledge the problem.

As an elected official I would request studies to determine what is causing the pipe leaks and how we can assist customers. The next way I will serve the customers is to keep the water rates down.

Although the District passes the costs of the increases from higher imported water costs it is my opinion that we are not fully utilizing local supplies, such as ocean desalination, to hedge against increased costs in the future. From my experience the District is focused more on the developing communities of South Orange County and not you, which is what I want to change. Vote for me to keep your interests first!

••• Some San Clemente voters also are choosing candidates in the South Coast Water District. Information on those candidates can be found at www.sanclementetimes.com.

For complete coverage on election night, stay tuned to www.sanclementetimes.com, as well as our Facebook page and Twitter feed (@S_C_Times). We will be updating throughout the night as results come in and getting reactions from the candidates. The website also has a section devoted to 2014 election coverage, so voters will be able to find all the information they need on the candidates’ positions. www.sanclementetimes.com

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PROFILES OF OUR COMMUNITY

Guide, Guard and Govern Teaching parents, teens about the dangers of prescription drugs

BY JACQUELINE DEMARCO, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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n Thursday Oct. 16, teens and parents gathered in the San Clemente Community Center to learn about the dangers of abusing prescription drugs and how parents can be aware and proactive of this problem. Resources to combat existing problems with drugs or alcohol were also presented.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department’s “Prescription for Life” presentation taught parents how to: guide, guard and govern their children. Deputy Joseph Bull started the presentation with “guide.”

“It focuses more on the aspects of parenting than drug education,” Bull said.

“For some people it may not be new mate-

rial, but affirms they are doing the right thing.”

Phillip Falcetti, chief executive officer of the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, lead the “Guard” portion of the presentation.

“Basically the guard component is to provide these families with strategies, resources and tools to guard against prescription drug addiction,” Falcetti said.

Judge Matthew Anderson, an Orange County Superior Court judge who presides over drug court, touched on how to “govern” teens. The “govern” section, “provides parents with awareness of what’s happening with controlled substances, but also some parenting suggestions to govern their home,” Anderson said.

Resources from local drug and alcohol abuse organizations were on hand for parents looking for more information or help. All three speakers not only discussed statistics and outside resources but advice from their own parenting experiences.

“Trust is the glue,” Anderson said. “You need to trust your kids and they need to trust you.”

For more resources about Guide, Guard and Govern, go to www.ocsd.org. SC

Rendering: IlluminOcean

Dana Point Resorts Present IlluminOcean

For 40 nights the Dana Point Harbor will be lit up with lights including 22 large-scale ocean inspired holiday sculptures and 23 miles of glowing LED strands. The event is free for all to attend and will be held from November 26 through January 4.

Sudoku

BY MYLES MELLOR Last week’s solution:

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Clockwise from above: Hunger Walkers took a variety of routes to make the 2.5 mile walk; the Triton Marching Alliance led off the Red Ribbon Parade, Joan and Jim Nielsen and their grandchildren take part in the Hunger Walk; the crew from Tequila’s Chophouse and Cantina on El Camino Real hosted a “Finish Line Party” at the end of the Hunger Walk; a group from Concordia Elementary shares an anti-drug message; Jude and Coral Rodgers take in the parade..

Moving for a Cause Pair of events on Avenida Del Mar raise awareness and funds for charity, drug abuse prevention PHOTOS AND TEXT BY JIM SHILANDER, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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he 27th annual version of Family Assistance Ministries Hunger Walk on Sunday brought volunteers and well-wishers out on foot, bikes and scooters, all in the name of supporting one of

the city’s leading charities.

On Monday, Red Ribbon Week, promoting an anti-drug message to the city’s young people, kicked off with the annual Red Ribbon Parade, which included representatives from all of the city’s public and private schools. SC

GUEST OPINION: On Life and Love After 50 by Tom Blake

Keep Ex Out of Early Date Conversations Dwelling on previous relationships is never a good sign

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his week, a friend in her late 50s came to my Dana Point deli and asked for my opinion about a situation she’s encountered with a man she recently met online. She said, “He seems nice, but on the three dates we’ve had together, he has mentioned his ex-wife’s name at least 50 times.

“And, when I am talking or making a comment, before I have finished my point, he interrupts and will start on an entirely new subject. Is this normal?”

She said she has been reluctant to mention these two points to him, not wanting to hurt his feelings and perhaps jeopardize the relationship.

I told her that maybe the guy is just nervous, and doesn’t know what else to talk about. Or, perhaps he is a poor conversationalist or too into himself. A male friend of mine who has ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) suggested the man may have San Clemente Times October 23–29, 2014

that. Whatever the case, the man likely is unaware he is doing these things.

I told my deli friend if she wants a relationship with him, she needs to bring this to his attention.

I can relate to how she feels. I dated a widow ON LIFE AND LOVE AFTER 50 who often mentioned

By Tom Blake her deceased husband.

“George did this or George did that,” she’d frequently say. At times, she called me “George.” I empathized with her and didn’t mention this for quite some time.

But being called “George” reminded me of a song that Jesse Colter—the widow of the late Waylon Jennings—made popular in 1975, titled, “I’m not Lisa.”

The song’s beginning: “I’m not Lisa.

“My name is Julie.

“Lisa left you years ago.”

I finally worked up the nerve to tell the widow that she was mentioning George too much. After the talk, although I wasn’t George as often, I was still George often enough. When she introduced me to friends a few times as George, I moved on.

One of the problems with someone talking too much about his or her ex is it makes the new person feel unimportant or second best. For a new relationship to thrive, each person needs to make the other a high priority because each person wants to feel special. He may not have that capability.

When a person is constantly reminded of a new beau’s ex, it sends a message that the new beau hasn’t healed or gotten over the ex. It’s likely too soon for that person to be dating.

My deli friend needs to talk with the guy. I hope she doesn’t judge him too soon before he’s had a chance to think about

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it and change. He might turn out to be a good match for her.

Still, her name isn’t Lisa.

The last Age 50-plus singles Meet and Greet for 2014 is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 30, 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at Tutor and Spunky’s Deli in Dana Point. Carl the DJ will be spinning the oldies. Halloween costumes optional. For information, contact Tom at 949.248.9008. www.tutorandspunkys.com.

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

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Catch of a Lifetime SC’s Trevor Insley’s lone NFL touchdown was thrown by new career touchdown king Peyton Manning

BY STEVE BREAZEALE, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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revor Insley remembers the play vividly.

Poised at the line of scrimmage alongside fellow Indianapolis Colts’ receiver Reggie Wayne, Insley was supposed to sell what looked like a screen pass-play to the Atlanta Falcons defense. He burst off the line, held a block on a defender for a second or two, and then dashed up field, where his All-Pro quarterback would find him.

Peyton Manning lobbed a pass in front of a wide open Insley who, after laying out to make the grab, landed safely in the end zone. The San Clemente native had his first, and only, career NFL touchdown reception.

Manning would, of course, go on to throw plenty more touchdown passes. On Sunday, Oct. 19, Manning eclipsed Brett

Favre as the NFL’s all-time career passing touchdowns leader when he connected with Demaryius Thomas for an eight-yard strike. Manning would toss four touchdowns in the game, bringing his career touchdown pass total to 510.

Insley’s touchdown catch was the 108th of Manning’s long and storied career. Both are now linked to arguably the most glamorous offensive benchmark in the sport.

Insley, who holds NCAA Division I-Football Bowl Subdivision records for most receiving yards in a career (5,005) and yards in a season (2,060), still has the ball he caught that day. It sits in his office, alongside photos and other memorabilia to remind him of that special time in his life.

“All of the hard work and time and effort that I put in to making it to the NFL and then to actually score a touchdown, was kind of that moment of ‘Alright I made

Triton Report

In the final South Coast League meeting between the two teams, the San Clemente girls golf squad defeated San Juan Hills in consecutive matches on Oct. 14 and Oct. 16.

Isabella Seeberger shot a 38 (+2) on the front nine of Bella Collina Golf Club in the Tritons 215-244 win on Oct. 14. Two days later, senior Alex Cooper led the Tritons with a 39 (+3) in a 212-244 victory at Marbella Country Club.

The Tritons (8-3, 6-2) will compete in the South Coast League Finals Oct. 20-21.

For in-game updates, scores, news and more for all of the San Clemente High School fall sports programs, follow us on Twitter @SouthOCsports.

Carroll, Dunne Win Orange County Championships

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it. I did it’,” Insley said. “To be in that end zone, catching a pass from Peyton Manning for my first NFL touchdown—it ended up being my only career NFL

Girls Golf Sweeps Stallions

BY STEVE BREAZEALE, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

The San Clemente girls and boys cross country teams had two race-winners at the Orange County Championships in senior Kelsey Carroll and junior Connor Dunne.

Carroll added another trophy to her growing collection in 2014. Following the prestigious win at the Orange County Championships, Carroll now has three individual titles this season.

Carroll was able to best the field at Irvine Regional Park by starting out slow.

When she reached the one-mile mark, she was in 34th place, according to head coach Dave Proodian. It was there she began to make her move. By the mile and a half mark, she was in 14th. At the twomile mark, she was in fi fth. With half of a mile to go, Carroll was able to pull away from the top pack and hold off Capistrano Valley’s Ashley Licata for the win. Licata finished one second behind Carroll.

Trevor Insley poses with his wife, Nicki, son Ryder and daughter Emry at the 2014 San Clemente Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony in May. Photo: Jim Shilander

Girls Volleyball Bounces Back Kelsey Carroll and Connor Dunne won their respective meets at the Orange County Championships on Oct. 18. Photo: John Carroll

Carroll’s time of 17:27 was the second fastest mark posted by a San Clemente runner at the meet in program history.

Katie Carroll finished 21st and McKenna Brownell finished 48th to help the Tritons finish sixth in the sweepstakes race.

Overall, the Tritons posted the fourth-best team time of the 74-team field.

Connor Dunne finished the boys Division 2 varsity race in a blistering 15:30, four seconds clear of second place.

Senior Matthew Shelton finished 14th and Joshua Vollebregt finished 18th. The Tritons boys team finished 11th overall out of 77 teams.

The San Clemente girls volleyball team bounced back from a five-set loss to Dana Hills last week with a five-set victory over San Juan Hills on Oct. 21. The win ended a two-game losing skid for the Tritons (11-7, 4-1), who are still in the hunt for the league title.

The Tritons will host Tesoro on Oct. 23.

Tritons Girls Tennis Loses Rematch with Dolphins Despite winning six sets in singles, the San Clemente girls tennis team lost to rival Dana Hills 11-7 on Oct. 21. The Tritons singles play was strong, but the Dolphins doubles teams, who won eight of nine possible points, were dominant.

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touchdown—it was great. It was a really neat experience. It’s been fun this last week to kind of stir up a lot of that emotion and feelings and memories.” SC

Triton Report: By the Numbers Through the use of stats and numbers, we break down the week, and season, in San Clemente High School prep sports.

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Number of consecutive starts in which San Clemente quarterback Sam Darnold did not throw an interception. His streak came to an end in the Tritons 47-24 win over Newport Harbor on Sept. 26.

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Average point margin of victory for the Tritons football team, which is 6-1 on the season.

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Match medals won by senior golfer Alex Cooper on the season. As of Oct. 21, Cooper was tied for sixth in Orange County on the medalist leaderboard.

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Goals scored by senior water polo player Chase Hamming, the second-best mark in Orange County. As of Oct. 21, Hamming trails Kennedy High School’s Zachary Minott by six goals for the county lead.

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Kills recorded by junior outside hitter Cali Hoye in a five set girls volleyball win over rival Tesoro on Oct. 7. Hoye has recorded doubledigit kills in nine matches this season.

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Meet wins recorded by senior cross country runner Kelsey Carroll in 2014. Carroll has won three of the four races she has competed in, highlighted by a win at the Orange County Championships on Oct. 18. www.sanclementetimes.com

SPORTS & OUTDOORS Triton Report (Cont. from page 26)

After Bye Week, Tritons Football Heads into Game with Slumping Hawks The high-scoring San Clemente offense was forced to cool off momentarily with a bye last week, but the Tritons return to action, and Sea View League play, on Oct. 24 with a road game against Laguna Hills.

San Clemente (6-1, 1-0) is coming off an impressive win over Capistrano Valley on Oct. 10 that featured a formidable running display from junior Vlad Dzhabiyev and sophomore Brandon Reaves. The two running backs accounted for six touchdowns in the 54-27 win.

Laguna Hills (1-6, 0-2) has lost six games in a row in the buildup to the contest.

The Hawks have had a difficult time keeping up with Sea View League opponents. In losses to Aliso Niguel and

Capistrano Valley on Oct. 10 and Oct. 17, the Hawks allowed 41 and a season-worst 51 points to the Wolverines and Cougars, respectively. The Tritons easily beat Capistrano Valley by 27 points two weeks ago.

Inconsistent quarterback play has marred Laguna Hills’ season to-date. The Hawks have platooned two players, junior Mitchell O’Hair and senior Lucky Zuvich, at the position, with Zuvich getting a slight majority of the snaps under center. The two players have combined to throw three touchdowns and nine interceptions.

Senior Sam Warren appears to be Laguna Hills’ top playmaker. Warren has caught eight receptions for 89 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for 242 yards and three touchdowns on 64 carries at running back.

To watch live streaming video of the game, log on to www.schsfnl.com 15 minutes before game time. The Friday Night Live broadcasting crew will be on hand to deliver their live, web broadcast.

SC Beach Volleyball Teams in Postseason Action

The San Clemente beach volleyball team finished their season at the IBVL Championships. Courtesy photo SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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he San Clemente beach volleyball team’s season came to an end on Oct. 11, with the varsity team finishing eighth and the junior varsity taking third-place at the Interscholastic Beach Volleyball League Championships.

San Clemente competed in the Southern Pacific Division, which was won by

Dana Hills.

In the first round, the varsity team defeated Bishop Alemany and lost to second seeded Mira Costa on day two. Mira Costa would go on to face the Dolphins in the finals.

The junior varsity team’s season was highlighted by a divisional win in the regular season and their third-place finish in the IBVL Championships. SC

Local Angler Lands Rare Catch SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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n Oct. 16, San Clemente’s Jake Graff caught a 36-pound wahoo aboard the San Mateo out of Dana Point Harbor. According to Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching, Graff’s wahoo was the first ever caught aboard one of the company’s boats. Graff used 60-pound test to reel in the rare trophy fish.

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San Clemente’s Jake Graff poses with a 36-pound wahoo that he caught on Oct. 16. Courtesy photo

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IZZY HOPKINS Age: 12, Laurel Springs School

The Doheny Longboard Surfing Association surf team earned a third-place finish at the Swamis Return to the Reef Club Contest, Oct. 18-19 at Cardiff Reef. Photo: Sabrina Pearcy

Surfing Superiority at Swamis DLSA surf team earns a spot in the top three at Swamis

BY ANDREA SWAYNE, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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he Swamis Return to the Reef contest is a highlight of the Club Coalition contest series each year, not only for the fun and camaraderie present but also for the Cardiff Reef venue. At this year’s event, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 18 and 19, the Doheny Longboard Surfing Association team brought home a thirdplace finish, up two places from last year.

With a wind swell hitting from the west, the waves on Saturday were on the small side. On Sunday they picked up, delivering overhead sets and fantastic conditions for the finals.

“We were super happy with our performance as a team. In individual competition, I was looking for a repeat of last year when I trophied. I was bummed I didn’t make the finals but my boyfriend Charlie Zyvoloski trophied in the 60-69 division, so I was stoked about that ,” said Sabrina Pearcy, a San Clemente resident and DLSA team member of seven years.

Other finalists in individual competition included a win for Mark and Debbie Gale in the tandem division, along with secondplace honors for Hallie Rohr and Ben Cardoza, third-place for Daniel Williams and Josh Rapoza, Mark Calkins and Zyvoloski in fourth, and sixth-place finishes for Kyle Perez, RJ Hervey, Rubio Smith, Steve

Stirrett and Mark Gale, in their respective divisions.

Pearcy said the team looks forward to competing at Cardiff Reef each year.

“It’s a really good spot and we always love going down there,” she said. “ It’s cool too that during the course of the weekend the people we meet always have kind words to say about our team and seem to be impressed by what a fun and tight-knit group we have.”

Next, the team will head to the Tourmaline Club Challenge in November, followed by the DLSA’s big event, the Gathering of the Tribes at Church Beach, coming up in January 2015 For more information, visit www. dohenylongboardsurfingassociation.org.

TEAM RESULTS: 1. WindanSea Surf Club, 2. Oceanside Longboard Surfing Club, 3. Doheny Longboard Surfing Association, 4. Swamis Surfing Association, 5. Long Beach Surf Club, 6. Pacific Beach Surf Club, 7. Cardiff Reef Surf Club, 8. Malibu Boardriders Club, 9. La Jolla Shores Surfing Association, 10.

Malibu Surfing Association, 11. Coronado Longbarding Surfing Association, 12. Huntington Beach Longboard Crew, 13. Sunset Cliffs Surfing Association, 14.

Ventura Surf Club, 15. Big Stick Surfing Association. SC

Izzy Hopkins moved to Dana Point a little over a year ago and began surfing at that time. Since relocating from Redlands, Izzy has been fiercely dedicated to progressing in the sport she has come to love.

She got her start at a Girl in the Curl surf Izzy Hopkins. Photo: Jack McDaniel camp and since then surfing has become sport in order to improve her paddling a passion. power.

“Mary (Hartmann) pushed me into my In school Izzy is a college-bound, first wave and I stood up and loved it,” Izzy said. “I rode it all the way to the beach and straight-A seventh-grader who dreams of going to law school.

I was so excited I was screaming.”

“I want to become a criminal prosecutor Since catching the surf bug, she has because I want to make sure our commubeen competing as much as possible—in WSA, NSSA and Soul Surf competitions— nity is safe and make sure that the people who are doing harmful things are put away and training three times a week with the in prison,” she said.

Soul Surf team.

Besides surfing, she also enjoys skate“Competing is super fun, to try your boarding and drawing. best and see how well you do. It’s helped “Surfing is my all-time favorite thing to me improve a lot,” she said. “I really want to be a pro surfer, see how far I can take it do though,” Izzy said. “I like the adrenaline rush you get when you catch a wave and and be the best surfer I can be.” how it just feels really peaceful being in A former competitive swimmer, she the ocean.”—Andrea Swayne is also thinking about going back to that

SURF FORECAST Water Temperature: 68-70 degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: San Clemente: 10-15’ fair Immediate: Modest WNW swell holds, while a new/small SW swell slowly builds in. Most spots throughout the region will see surf around waist high or less, while the standout spots (especially good combo exposed beachbreaks) produce occasional sets/peaks up to chest high. Look for calm to light/variable wind in the mornings, along with a marine layer and patchy fog in some areas.

Then a moderate onshore westerly seabreeze will gradually develop in the afternoons, with skies becoming mostly clear/sunny.

Longer Range Outlook: More of the same small-scale mix of WNW-NW and SW swells will continue for the weekend and into next week. Check out Surfline for more details.

UPCOMING EVENTS November 8-9: WSA Championship Tour Event No. 4, Pismo Beach, Pier November 15-16: NSSA Open Event No. 4, San Onofre State Park, Church Beach November 22: San Onofre Surfing Club Ten Buck Chuck, San Onofre State Beach, www.sanonofresurfingclub.org December 13-14: Surfing America Prime, Event No. 3, Dana Point, Salt Creek Beach