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L O C A L N E W S Y O U C A N U S EJuly 23-29, 2015

VOLUME 10, ISSUE 30

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Dozens of people participate in the one-mile swim on Sunday at the 39th Ocean Festival in San Clemente. Despite rain on Saturday, events took place throughout Sunday. Photo: Eric Heinz

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After 20 Years, Beach Garden Cafe to Close

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949 Volleyball Club Wins Gold at

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Final San Clemente Police Chief Dies

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SONGS Panel to Discuss Emergency Planning, Waste Storage THE LATEST: According to a July 15 press release, the San Onofre Community En-gagement Panel will discuss safe storage of used nuclear fuel and emergency plan-ning during the panel’s quarterly meeting July 23 in Oceanside.

Representatives from Southern Califor-nia Edison and Holtec International will discuss the defense approach to storing and managing used nuclear fuel.

“SCE has selected Holtec to expand San Onofre’s storage of used nuclear fuel in a robust, below-ground facility,” the release stated. “The panel was formed to advise the co-owners of the San Onofre nuclear plant on decommissioning the facility and to foster public education and involvement during decommissioning.”

Guest speakers at the meeting will include Sara Kaminske of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, who will discuss the responsibilities of off-site emergency responders. SONGS emergen-cy plan was downgraded in June to a more flexible emergency planning.

SCE announced in June 2013 that it would retire San Onofre Units 2 and 3 and has begun the process to decommission

the facility.

WHAT’S NEXT: The meeting is scheduled from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the QLN Confer-ence Center, 1938 Avenida Del Oro, in Oceanside. The press release stated there will be a public comment period, and the meeting will be live-streamed at www.songscommunity.com. —Eric Heinz

Library’s Opening ‘Tentative’THE LATEST: Because of permitting, the San Clemente Library soft opening that is scheduled for Monday has now been de-scribed as “tentative” by library officials.

“Everything is tentative based on per-mits and approvals,” said Karen Wall, the San Clemente branch librarian. “We can be scheduled for permits and final walk-throughs, but we can’t anticipate things won’t be a problem. There’s nothing we can do. We can’t open if we don’t have an occupancy permit.”

WHAT’S NEXT: The official grand opening celebration for the library is scheduled Aug. 29 —EH

Man Commits Suicide Near Ocean Festival Site THE LATEST: Orange County Sheriff’s De-partment reported at 1:27 p.m. Saturday, July 18 that a person had died after being hit by an Amtrak train near the 600 Block of Avenida Victoria, near the San Clem-ente Pier.

According to the Orange County Coro-ner, the man was Jacob Mackey, 23.

OCSD reported that initial witnesses

had indicated the incident was a suicide. A few people who were on scene near

the train tracks said they had heard from eye-witnesses that the person “stuck out their hand and then stepped in front of the oncoming train.”

The body lay covered under a yellow tarp as investigators and onlookers were present.

The incident, which took place near San Clemente’s annual Ocean Festival activi-ties, was reported to have occurred less than an hour after events were suspended due to lightning in the area.

WHAT’S NEXT: More information can be found at the OC Coroner website at www.ocsd.org/divisions/prof/coroner—EH

Gas Price Spike Linked to Supply Shortage THE LATEST: Southern California enjoyed cheaper gas while it lasted, but the state’s supply is not up to par with the rest of the nation, according to petroleum analysts.

Allison Mac, petroleum analysts with gasbuddy.com for the western United States, said because California hasn’t pro-duced enough petroleum, energy reports had retailers scrambling to change prices.

“These big increases started (July 9), and the main Energy Information Admin-istration report showed, on July 8, we were below comfortable levels as to how much supply we have in Southern Califor-nia,” Mac said.

Mac said the population in California has been growing year after year, mean-ing the demand has been higher with the production unable to keep up.

“The gas market basically freaked out and prices went up,” Mac said. “Whole-sale prices rose $1.27 per gallon. Oil is still cheap. It’s economics 101, but if you think about it, prices dropped in Southern California from May until now. Things were looking good; we survived Memorial Day Weekend and survived Fourth of July, and there was an increase in use, and we were using a lot of gas, so that could be an explanation to why our supply is lower.”

Another factor as to why California has some of the highest gas prices in the nation is because it has one of the highest gas taxes at about 60 cents per gallon. That is coupled with the mandatory unique blend of gasoline the state uses, which costs more to produce but emits less.

WHAT’S NEXT: Mac said the prices are likely to remain steady in the foreseeable future, unless California starts importing or producing more petroleum.

“Imports started coming in March, and we said we needed to supply cushion,” Mac said. “Then this report came out say-

ing that we were getting no imports.” On Wednesday, Mac said prices were

stabilizing but not going down. —EH

Snowbird Bandit Robs Rancho Santa Margarita Bank THE LATEST: The infamous “Snowbird

What’s Up With...Five things San Clemente should know this week

Gasoline prices in Orange County were at an average of $3.79 per gallon for regular unleaded in San Clemente three weeks ago, but the average price as of Wednesday was about $4.19 per gallon, according to gasbuddy.com. Photo: Eric Heinz

The suspect, known as “Snowbird Bandit” has robbed five banks since March, sometimes threatening people with a weapon. Photo: FBI

Bandit,” a caucasion man officers believe to be in his early 50s or late 60s, 5 feet 9 inches tall and about 200 pounds, struck again Tuesday in Rancho Santa Margarita, robbing the First Citizens Bank, located at 29818 Santa Margarita Parkway with a weapon. The robbery was the second at the bank.

The suspect has committed five bank robberies in south Orange County since March.

“During some of the robberies, the sus-pect displayed a revolver as he demanded cash,” the Bank Robbery Apprehension Team in Orange County said in a press release published Tuesday night.

“In the robbery that occurred in Mis-sion Viejo, the suspect carried a white pouch with the word, ‘Medic’ printed on it.”

The Snowbird Bandit wore a straw hat each time he robbed a bank.

The suspect has robbed these banks in the last few months:

• Wells Fargo Bank, 24471 Alicia Park-way, Mission Viejo

• First Citizens Bank, 29818 Santa Mar-garita, Rancho Santa Margarita

• Cal Bank & Trust, 24034 Camino Del Avion, Dana Point

• U.S. Bank, 111 Corporate Drive, Ladera Ranch

• First Citizens Bank, 29818 Santa Mar-garita Parkway, Rancho Santa Margarita

WHAT’S NEXT: Anyone with information as to the identity of the Snowbird Bandit is asked to contact the FBI or call 911. In Los Angeles, the FBI can be reached at 310.477.6565. Additional information about bank robbers wanted in southern Califor-nia can be found at www.labankrobbers.org.—EH

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New Location

MOLDY TOES RECORDS221 South Ola Vista, San Clemente949.444.8275www.facebook.com/moldytoesrecords

After finishing its first year of business, San Clemente’s Moldy Toes Records has packed up and moved to a new location.

Located just one street over from the original store, the store provides a wide array of both new and used vinyl records and CDs from a multitude of genres. Moldy Toes Records also carries a varied selection of Crosley brand turntables, music-related T-shirts and accepts vinyl and CD trade-ins.

Owner Tom Full said Moldy Toes aims to offer fair prices on what he calls “the largest selection of new records in south Orange County” and prides himself on the quality of his used product.

“I’m really select on what I put out,” Full said.

A 25-year veteran of the music business, Full opened the store last August as a way to step back into the world of music.

“It was either this or buy a convertible,” Full said in jest. “I’ve always been associ-ated with music, and I haven’t done it for a long time. I wanted to get back into it”

—Jacob Onofrio

One-Year Anniversary

SHINE BODYWORKS 380 Camino De Estrella 949.916.1419www.shinebodyworks.com/

Owners Alfredo Madero and Suzanne Diehl said they have had a banner first year with Shine Bodyworks.

“We do therapeutic bodywork and we believe it’s much more than a massage,” Madero said. “We incorporate forward-thinking concepts and products that help

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Business Beat

Owners said logistic discrepancy led tolease terminationBY ERIC HEINZ , SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

Beach Garden Café to Close After Nearly 20 Years

One of San Clemente’s Pier Bowl businesses will have to move at the end of the month, after its lease

agreement was not renewed. The owners of Beach Garden Cafe, Sue

and Mike McGeary, said their lease is not going to be renewed after almost 20 years. The cafe is located at 618 Avenida Victoria, right near San Clemente Pier.

“The issue is with our cooking equip-ment,” Mike said. “We have a hood motor that’s located outside of our building in between our building and the new build-ing (located next to the business). Our property owner wanted to put stairs be-tween us and the new building, and they asked us to relocate that hood motor.”

The owners said they looked at “vent-less” systems, but because they emit heavy grease particles in a small area, Sue said that wouldn’t be feasible. Addition-ally, they said no one would recommend them doing this.

After exhausting resources on restau-rant consultants and trying to find a way to keep the lease, it wasn’t enough to persuade the owner, Mike said.

“We just didn’t realize we were going to be done,” Sue said.

Both Sue and Mike said they are not sure if they will seek another location. They said it’s in their plans, but nothing has been explored at this time.

In 1993, the couple purchased the Pier

Sue, left, and Mike McGeary stand outside the busi-ness Beach Garden Café on Friday. They will have to close after July 31 as their lease was not renewed. Photo: Eric Heinz

us help our clients find ease and balance in their body.”

Their first year, they said, was excel-lent.

Although they had been well-received by customers and the community, their methods can be perceived as a bit un-orthodox and cutting-edge.

“Our goal was to make sure our mes-sage was well-received,” Madero said. “Our message is a bit complex in helping people understand the concepts of living in a home and how this translates into your stiffness. Everyone has adopted our supporting systems.”

One example of this is using a wire coming out of your sheets to a grounding rod that is stuck into the ground in order to reduce the electromagnetic field to which the body is exposed.

Diehl has been in the sales and market-ing industry and Madero was trained at one of the top resort spas in Mexico.

“What we’re doing has never been done in the industry,” Madero said. “People are leaving here dropping lifelong issues—is-sues that have been there for decades.”

There are some far-off plans for expan-sion, but for now the current location is the primary hub. SC

Market, adjacent to Beach Garden Cafe, which had brought them to San Clemente from Diamond Bar. Their son now owns the market.

They attribute a well-rounded business method to their success by providing “great food, caring about our customers, building relationships, great servers, great cooks—the whole package,” Sue said.

The Beach Garden Cafe is the undisput-ed champion of the clam chowder cook-off at Seafest in San Clemente, winning the top prize nine years in a row.

Working with the family has also been enjoyable, Mike said.

“We’ve just met generations of people,” Mike said. “It was fun to watch it grow. From how little it did when we opened to what it does now is shocking.”

Sue said she will miss the employees, customers and other people who they would meet near the café.

“What I’ll miss is the people, my friends, my customers, my employees,” Sue said. “It’s all about the people.”

Mike also thanked his loyal customers who he said have shown remorse for the loss of the location.

“We appreciate their business and we think the world of them,” Mike said.

The last day Beach Garden Café will be open in its current location is July 31.

“At least if we’re going to close, we’re going out on top,” Sue said. SC

Suzanne Diehl, left, and Alfredo Madero, owners of Shine Bodyworks in San Clemente, said their first year has been nothing but rays of success. Photo: Eric Heinz

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SC Arts Supply to Host New WorkshopsSan Clemente Art Supply has recently

established new classes for adults and teens and introduced brand-new classes for children. The owner, Patti Herdell, said SC Art Supply is constantly adding new classes to help artists learn new skills and stay creative.

Some of the new adult classes that the SC Art Supply opened are an adult doodling class and “Uncork! Your Inner Artist,” a class where adults can paint and drink wine. The focus of both classes is relaxation and creativity. Some of the new classes for teens and adults being intro-duced are “Learn to Scrimshaw” and the workshop “Sea Glass Wire Wrapping.”

Taught by Kelly Gallaher, the After-School Fine Art Academy is a new class that SC Art Supply is opening to kids. There are classes for first- through fifth-grade students focusing on the history of art and a large range of art mediums. The second class is for sixth- through eighth-grade students and focuses on how to refine drawing skills. Another class is scheduled for seventh- through 10th-grade students to help them use their creativity

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and drawing skills for more complex art mediums. The classes are three-month sessions that guide students through hands-on learning and a safe, fun, creative and supportive environment.

“Our goal this year is to increase the awareness of our class offerings in sur-rounding areas,” Herdell said.

For more information about the SC Art Supply and a schedule of the classes, visit www.scartsupply.com.

Marines Looking for Gently Use Ball Gowns The Marine Corps Birthday Ball com-

memorates the creation of the Marine

Corps on Nov. 10, 1775. Every year, around the world, Marines celebrate this day with a traditional Cake Cutting Ceremony and Formal Ball.

To help with gown costs, people can bring gently used gowns to the Com-munity Center in San Clemente, 100 N. Calle Seville, before Aug. 20. They will be chosen by the ladies at the annual Ball Gown Give Away at Camp Pendle-ton. For further information call Carla at 949.357.5555 or scsupportsusmc@hotmail.com.

Savers Moves Locations Savers is a donations and recycling

organization partnered with local chari-ties. The newest location of the dona-tion station in San Clemente is behind Ralph’s grocery in the Ocean View Plaza on Camino de los Mares. More than 120 local charities benefit from donations of clothing, toys, books, kitchenware, small appliances and electronics. After a garage sale or downsizing a storage unit or closet, drop items at the attended drop spot behind Ralph’s.

Have something interesting for the community? Tell us about awards, events, happenings, accomplishments and more. We’ll put your submissions into “News Bites.” Send your information to editorial@sanclementetimes.com.

Community MeetingsTHURSDAY, JULY 23

Junior Woman’s Club Mixer5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The mixer is an informational meeting about the San Clemente Junior Woman’s Club. The meeting takes place at Sundried Tomato. 821 Via Suerte, No. 101, presi-dent@scjwc.org, www.scjwc.org.

SONGS Community Engagement Panel Meeting 6 p.m.-9 p.m. The Community Engagement Panel will meet at the QLN Conference Center, 1938 Avenida del Oro in Oceanside. www.songscom-munity.com/default.asp

SUNDAY, JULY 26

San Clemente Farmers Market9 a.m.–1 p.m., Bundles of flowers, fresh produce and much more every Sunday. Avenida Del Mar.

TUESDAY, JULY 28

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

WEDNESDAY, JULY 29

San Clemente RotaryNoon. The San Clemente Rotary Club meets every Wednesday at the Wedgewood Restaurant at the San Clemente Municipal Golf Course. 150 E. Avenida Magdalena. 949.233.7981. www.sanclementerotary.org.

San Clemente Kiwanis Noon. The San Clemente Kiwanis meet most Wednesdays for lunch at Tommy’s Restaurant. 1409 S. El Camino Real, 949.366.5423, www.sanclementekiwanis.com.

Thursday, July 30

Charter School Discussion7 p.m. The South Orange County Coalition for Education Rejuvenation will host an informational meeting to learn about a grassroots effort to bring a tuition-free public charter school option to San Clemente. Talega Swim & Athletic Club, 100 Calle Altea, jsha-piro@edvancecsg.com or lauraferg@cox.net.

SC Sheriff’s BlotterAll 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 as-sumption of criminal guilt or affiliation should be drawn from the content of the information provided. An arrest doesn’t represent guilt. The items below are just a sampling of the entries listed on the OCSD website.

Monday, July 20

DISTURBANCECalle Altea, 0 Block (9:40 p.m.)Four juveniles were throwing eggs at the caller’s house and at cars driving by.

SHOTS HEARD – NO SUSPECT INFORMATIONMontilla, 0 Block (9:47 p.m.)Four gunshots were reported to be heard from behind the school or the nearby park.

FRAUD REPORTCamino De Los Mares, 600 Block (9:18 p.m.) After unsuccessfully attempting to purchase gift cards with declined credit cards, a man and a woman returned to the location and tried again.

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DISTURBANCEEast Avenida Palizada/El Camino Real (3:51 p.m.) A homeless man in possession of an open container was reportedly buy-ing cigarettes for 9-year-old kids.

Sunday, July 19

SUSPICIOUS PERSON IN VEHICLEEl Campana, 600 Block (9:06 p.m.)A man in a red Ford Focus was selling drugs while parked in the cul-de-sac.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCESEl Camino Real, 100 Block (8:52 p.m.)A woman called from Laguna Niguel claiming the cleaning lady was afraid to go into the building because a homeless man was laying out his belongings and block-ing the front door.

DISTURBANCECalle Campanero, 800 Block (3:24 a.m.)A man tried to unhook his vehicle from a tow truck as it was being towed.

Saturday, July 18

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCESCamino De Estrella/Camino Mira Costa (11:35 p.m.) A man was seen moving around a fence to get into the property. The caller believed he may have been stealing things.

BURGLARY Via Timon/Camino Tierra Grande (9:46 p.m.) Four to five men with flashlights came in through the back door of the caller’s house and turned off the lights.

ILLEGALLY PARKED VEHICLEAvenida San Dimas, 100 Block (9:31 p.m.)A woman and 10 dogs were camping in an illegally parked RV.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCESInterstate-5 Freeway/Cristianitos Road (7:36 p.m.) A man with a rifle was seen walking over the bridge on the freeway. He was not pointing it at anyone.

DISTURBANCEAvenida Victoria, 600 Block (7:23 p.m.)Police ran a patrol check for a 26-year-old man who was trying to fight people and urinating in the street.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCESAvenida Victoria, 600 Block (4:30 p.m.)Escaped Mexican drug lord El Chapo was reportedly seen at a bar with six other subjects.

STOLEN VEHICLEEl Camino Real, 200 Block (12:38 a.m.)A green Kia Soul was stolen from the parking lot. It was last seen at 10 p.m. the previous day.

San Clemente Art Supply has a few new classes it’s offering for children and adults. Photo: Ryan Song

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Richard Corder, left, and Albert “Ace” Ehlow stand together in a 1987 photo in San Clemente. Photo: Courtesy of Richard Corder

Albert “Ace” Ehlow stands on stage at the 2012 Memorial Day celebration in San Clemente. Photo: Courtesy of Jim Dahl

BY ERIC HEINZ, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

‘Ace’ of Hearts

T he death of Albert “Ace” C. Ehlow, 77, has brought more dark clouds to San Clemente than the recent

weather. Ace is remembered by his colleagues

and friends as the shining example of a police officer, leader and community advocate.

His initials inspired the nickname Ace, but people said he earned it through his dedication and service.

Ace was on vacation with his wife, Marylin, in Paris, France when previous health conditions caused him to become ill. He died last Thursday evening, in Paris.

Ace was a corporal in the Marines and stationed at Camp Pendleton. He joined the San Clemente Police Services in 1961, starting out as a dog catcher and working his way up the ranks. In 1987, he was ap-pointed chief of police by the City Council.

He retired in 1992 shortly after the city made a financial move to contract police services with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.

Richard Corder, longtime friend and former SCPS officer who was hired by Ace in 1979, said Ace’s wife and children were making their way back to the United States with his body on Wednesday. Memorial services have not been planned at this time.

“He was fair, compassionate and we were all one big family at the San Clem-ente Police Department,” Corder said. “Everybody cared about each other. He made you want to work for him and enjoy working for him.”

Capt. John Coppock, OCSD Southwest Operations division commander, started with SCPS in 1986, right before Ace was named chief.

“He’s just like a father to me,” Coppock

said. “He was just a real father figure to a lot of us and helped maintain that family atmosphere. He was just a great man with a heart of gold.”

Coppock said Ace stayed in touch with a lot of the former and current police officers after he retired. When Coppock returned to take over as chief of Police Services for OCSD in San Clemente, he said he and Ace started a citizen’s academy, a now-defunct 12-week program that provided citizens an inside look at law enforcement.

Ace was instrumental in organizing an-nual Memorial Day events, was a frequent aide to the Marine Corps League, helped establish Semper Fi Park, arranged to help give food to Marines families and welcomed troops back home.

It was Ace who led the movement to dedicate a portion of Interstate 5 as Rich-ard T. Steed Memorial Highway.

Rod Rodriguez, a former SCPS officer and Marine, said he had known Ace for more than 50 years.

“I worked for (SCPS) for 12 years, and then I started my own business here in town, and we became acquainted in the Ma-rine Corps league,” Rodriguez said. “We did barbecues for the 2/4 and the Chamber of Commerce, and Ehlow was the first one to help me. This has been going on for about 15 years and he worked all those years.”

When he got the news, Rodriguez was devastated.

“I lost my best friend. I could not believe it,” Rodriguez said. “I’m 76 years old and I was crying like a baby. He was a very special person. Everyone loved him, and he was a very good boss and a really good guy to work for.”

Gary E. Brown, police chief of San Clemente from 1978 to 1985, said Ace was someone he could depend on when he first arrived in the city.

“There were no strangers in the room when Ace was there,” Brown said. “He was very outgoing and very welcoming. I never saw him get depressed or get down on himself or others. He was always sup-portive of everyone there.”

Editor’s Note: Due to space constraints this week, a full-length version of this story is available at www.sanclementetimes.com. SC

Albert C. Ehlow remembered as strong police chief

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Letters tothe EditorPOLICY OVERHAUL NEEDED FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT

MATTHEW HUNT, San Clemente I commend Capistrano Unifi ed School

District Trustee Jim Reardon’s proposal at the district’s June 24 meeting. The board considered instituting a whistle-blower protection policy to give district employees protection against retribution when bringing forward criticisms of the district’s practices.

Nevertheless, I have to add that my ap-plause is lacking enthusiasm. While such a policy is needed in any large agency, it doesn’t come near to patching the hole that the debacle of Colonel Mike Halt’s fi ring and subsequent “reelection offer” exposed.

Whereas offering Halt a position as prin-cipal at a school other than San Clemente High School seemed like a move to pro-tect the district from a lawsuit, I’m afraid it will have done just the opposite.

What the board has done is conceded that Halt should never have been “non-

reelected” in the fi rst place. To follow that admission with an offer of a position any-where other than SCHS, I expect, will be the meat of a lawsuit against the district.

What the school board decided to do in conjunction with its reelection offer was to indefi nitely table Trustee John Alpay’s request for an independent investigation into Colonel Halt’s initial fi ring. That was a mistake. CUSD needs this probe more than ever, and now that they have chosen not to do one, the inquiry will likely be vetted in a court of law for their admitted wrongful termination.

CUSD needs a thorough checkup and with such scrutiny should be a plan to revise its system of employee review. The district has hidden behind the shroud of “personnel matters” to the extent that the public cannot know how we arrived at the current state of affairs. Nevertheless, it is apparent that there has been a method to the numerous fi rings of administrators in San Clemente schools for the last few years; much of the blame has fallen on the shoulders of one assistant superintendent. If one superintendent can do that kind of damage in such a large district, we need a new system.

I have attended a number of board meetings in the last two months, and I was repeatedly shocked when faced with the

agendas. If a 3-inch, three-ring binder is inadequate to hold a typical board agenda, there are, without doubt, going to be big mistakes.

In the wake of these fi ascos of the board is an opportunity. In the 1980s, Tylenol faced an enormous crisis when its products were tampered with; Jack in the Box also faced a huge backlash in the 1990s when it served E-coli-laden meat, killing innocent customers. Both companies restored their images and, in doing so, changed the way their entire industries did business. CUSD needs to do the same. It must make a system of review that allows proper checks so that no one as upstanding as Halt could be said to not be “meeting the District’s rigorous standards.”

It is possible to create effi cient systems of review in districts as large as CUSD.

A complex system would never rely solely on a single source of information. And if communication and teamwork were emphasized at CUSD, Halt would not be Estancia’s new principal and many former San Clemente administrators would be further refi ning the excellent work that they had already been doing in our schools.

CONFEDERATE FLAG WRITE-UP HITS MARK

GRANT ROHR, Capistrano BeachOnce again, Jim Kempton has “nailed

it,” this time on the issue of the Con-federate fl ag. I’ve long wondered why some of my fellow Americans consider it appropriate to fl y a fl ag that represents an enemy government of the United States of America.

I have no problem with Southerners being proud of some aspects of their heritage, such as their cuisine, music, literature and architectural heritage. But the death and destruction that resulted from the secession of Southern slave states, the formation of the Confederate States of America and the resulting Civil War (which killed about 2 percent of the population and left many more severely injured) have left wounds on our national psyche that are still with us today. One hundred and fi fty years have passed since the surrender of the Confederate forces. It’s now time to put this horrible chapter in our history to rest. Thank you, Jim Kempton, for so eloquently stating what needs to be said. You are a true local treasure!

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Thursday | 23SAN CLEMENTE BEACH CONCERT6 p.m.-7:45 p.m. Enjoy 60s soul and Motown music performed by Stone Soul just north of the San Clemente Pier. The program is free. Fisherman’s Restaurant sponsors a barbecue dinner served at the beach front for $8 per person. Arrive early for blanket space and parking. For more information, call 949.361.8264 or visit www.san-clemente.org.

OPEN CASA: MAXWELL CARRAHER6 p.m.-8 p.m. Casa Romantica showcases Maxwell Ivan Carraher, a native of Los An-geles whose sculptures strive to enlighten intrinsic ideas and fundamental emotions that occur inside all people. The showcase runs July 23-26 and admission for all ages is free. Casa Romantica, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

Friday | 24ON IMPULSE AT CABRILLO PLAYHOUSE: SIMPLY SIMON8 p.m. The On Impulse Acting Troupe con-tinues their summer season at the Cabrillo Playhouse with a hilarious night of Neil Simon comedy scenes at 8 p.m. on July 24 and 25 and 2 p.m. on July 26. Tickets are $20. Cabrillo Playhouse, 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente, 949.492.0465, www.cabrilloplayhouse.org.

Saturday | 25RELAY FOR LIFE10 a.m.-10 a.m. One day. One night. One

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community. One fight. A 24-hour relay event held July 25-26 at San Clemente High School, benefitting the American Cancer Society. 700 E Avenida Pico, 949.567.0613, www.facebook.com/Relay-ForLifeSanClemente.

AVENTURA COMEDY SHOW7 p.m. Comedian Lowell Sanders—a national comedy club headliner currently touring with Tim Allen, and host/opener Joey Bielaska, will present a comedy show with the Aventura Sailing Association to benefit Olive Crest for the prevention and treatment of child abuse. Tickets are $25 and include two drinks. Appetizers will be available for purchase. Aventura Sailing Association, Dana Point Harbor, 24707 Dana Drive, 949.493.9493, www.aventurasailing.com.

Sunday | 26LUXRE REALTY COMMUNITY BARBECUE11 a.m. Enjoy free barbecue as the LuXre Realty office celebrates recently installed artificial turf and putting green in an effort to conserve water. 222 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 92672, 949.498.3702.

FREE KIDS FISHING CLINIC & TRIPSNoon. Dana Wharf Sportfishing invites all children to enjoy a dockside fishing clinic and learn hands-on fishing tech-niques from experts. After the clinic, Dana Wharf will be running a fishing trip from 12:45 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Adults are $46 plus license and equipment, children 12 and under fish for free with the purchase of one adult ticket. Dana Wharf Sportfish-ing & Whale Watching, 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 888.224.0603, www.danawharf.com.

NATIONAL ZOOKEEPER APPRECIATION WEEK10 a.m.-4 p.m. Help the Orange County Zoo thank their zookeepers for all their hard work caring for the animals. Chil-dren’s activities include making thank you cards for zookeepers, creating a junior

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At the Movies: A Diary on Amy Winehouse

ollowing Brett Morgan’s Cobain: Montage of Heck, Asif Kapadia’s Amy is the second documentary

this year to cover the life of a modern music legend who tragically died at age 27. Amy Winehouse was not only a successful musician in her time but also paved the way for future popular songstresses like Adele and Lana del Rey, and the ranks of her fans continue to grow only four years after her pre-mature death.

Amy follows the jazz singer from childhood to her last days with archival

footage and audio com-mentary from the people in her life, show-ing a young girl with a big talent, honest personality and some vul-nerability that consume her

art and personal life. Like the superstar cliché, Winehouse lived by sex, drugs and rock & roll but not without her share of close friendships and toxic re-lationships as her two albums became critical hits.

Kapadia’s decision to not actually show the interview footage of the people in Amy’s life, and just focus on the old footage and photos of her life, recordings and shows, takes the audience right into the memory of Winehouse, like a virtual diary. By hearing Amy speaking and singing, we can hear mostly her side of the story and be reminded of how much of an effect her songs and persona were on pop culture. For fans of Winehouse or music documentaries, Amy is the one to see this summer. SC

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zookeeper safari hat, games and a special scavenger hunt. At 1:30 p.m. zookeepers will introduce the zoo’s newest animal, a young California black bear named Elinor. Visitors can learn what a zookeeper’s day is like, see some of the “tools of the trade” and meet some zoo animals up close. Reservations are not needed. Activities are free with paid zoo admission. $2 per per-son, ages 2 and under free. Parking is $5. Irvine Regional Park, 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, 92869, 714.973.6847, www.ocparks.com/zoo.

Monday | 27COUNTRY DANCIN’ WITH PATRICK AND FRIENDS6:30 p.m. Every Monday at The Swallow’s Inn with steak night and happy hour prices. 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com.

Tuesday | 28“SKETCH YOUR LIFE!” AN INTRODUC-TION TO SKETCHBOOK JOURNALING10 a.m.-4 p.m. On July 28 and 29, join watercolor artist Leslie Fehling at the San Clemente Art Supply for a fun-filled intro-duction to expressing yourself creatively through sketchbook journaling. In this two-day workshop, you’ll sketch and paint several pages in your own sketchbook using what you’ve learned. The two-day class is $225 per person and participants are required to bring their own materials. 1531 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.369.6603, www.scartsupply.com.

Wednesday | 29CASA KIDS: STORY TIME10 a.m. Children ages 3 to 5 can enjoy reading with their parents every Wednes-day. Admission is free. Casa Romantica, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

Home Improvement Made Simple // 3 Quick Do-it-yourself Projects to Liven Up Your Space

When it comes to freshening up a home, small changes can have a big impact. You don’t have to break the back either. Are you ready to revolu-tionize your bedroom? Or give your front porch a surgical-free facelift? Here are a few simple weekend projects that can provide the breath of fresh air your space needs.

Sometimes making an exterior change can provide inspiration for revamping the rest of your home. Start by creating a warm and welcoming feel to your en-

trance. Give the front door a fresh coat of paint, switch out the door’s hardware and clean up the light fi xtures. Even up-grading your house numbers can make a difference. Have some fun with it and pull in color by adding potted fl owers and succulents.

Home improvements, inside and out, can be daunting. We are here to change that. Right in our backyard, are a pool of experts who can make home transformations—both small and large—a simple, enjoyable task with a big impact. Throughout the pages of our inaugural Inside/Outside issue you’ll fi nd tips directly from local know-it-alls in landscape architecture, interior design, general contracting and more, who have shared their in-the-fi eld experiences and expertise to help you refi ne your personal spaces. Whether you are a do-it-yourselfer or a wanting-a-changer, our latest special project has tools for you to tackle tasks around the home to make your dream space a reality.

Adding color to a room, be it with curtains, pillows or rugs, is a great way to lighten it up. You don’t have to commit to a painted focal wall. Instead play with

various textures and shades of the color palette. Accent pillows can add a nice pop to your couch during the spring and in a guest bedroom come fall. Nothing has to be permanent. Search for versatile pieces you can use around the house.

Holes in the wall can be patched up and painted over—so, don’t be afraid to switch up your art-work and photo galleries. Incor-porate varying frames, of differ-

ent shapes, sizes and color. Remember, you create the rules. Blend personal photographs with a fl ea-market fi nd, mass-produced print and your child’s latest artwork. Then, switch it up every so often by changing out pieces and pics. This is your gallery, curate.

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Create a neutral furniture foundation. Look for a neutral outdoor furniture

collection with deep setting. Modular pieces are versa-tile and can be easily rearranged to mix things up.

Get creative with plants. Whether succulents or colorful perenni-

als, add life to your space with plants. Think about varying heights to add depth and interest to a space. Simple plant or succulent cuttings from your yard make the space feel effortlessly put together.

Flow from Inside Out

STYLE-SPIRTATION FOR CREATING THE IDEAL INDOOR, OUTDOOR SPACE

For the past 20 years, Paula Oblen has expressed her passion for style and design through residential projects drawing inspiration from boutique hotel spaces. Often fi nding herself gazing around a lobby or guest room, she would ask: How can I bring this feeling home? That question combined with notes scribbled on a cocktail napkin ultimately fueled the idea for Hotelements. Hotelements, 1001 Avenida Pico, Suite. C-219, San Clemente, 949.697.3944, www.hotelement.com.

Indoor-outdoor spaces provide the perfect opportunity to extend your living space. To help us fi nd the ideal balance between style and comfort, from inside to out, we recruited San Clemente-based home and lifestyle de-signer Paula Oblen, who opened her house to share her design philosophy—one that seam-lessly incorporates boutique-hotel inspired elements with the personal touches of home.

When designing a space, think about creating an experi-ence. Take a step back, throw out the rules and embrace a carefree, playful and comfortable approach to design. Believe me. This casual vibe will shine through, creat-ing a space both you and your guests will love to live in. People don’t live in model homes. The perfect compli-ment is when a guest wants to remove their shoes and sink into your home. When it happens, you’ll know you’ve achieved the ultimate space.

Create a seamless transition. A well-de-signed outdoor space should feel like an

extension of your home. Think about how the space will fl ow. French doors create a clear and unobstructed view. With the addition of textured, sheer drapery that catches the breeze, open doors add a light, airy feel to the room.

Be true to your style. Toss rules aside. Mixing together styles you love is what makes the space feel personal. Let your individual style lead your design style—if you love bohemian and mod-

ern, like I do, sprinkle in a bit of both.

Illumination is essential. Lighting is key to creating the perfect ambience in

any indoor-outdoor space. Incorporate candles. A simple votive can work wonders in a metal hurricane or glass cylinder. Use simple lighting to accentuate elements you want to bring attention to like plants, architectural ele-ments, pathways or pools.

Do the unexpected. Bring design el-ements you love inside … outside.

Infuse texture with throws, pillows, trays, objects and elements. Outdoor pillows are a great way to add color and comfort and our awesome California weather affords us the opportunity to throw a few indoor pillows outside.

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Go beyond the price. When collecting bids we are all tempted

by the lowest price. Look for a detailed proposal that includes all items you expect the contractor to provide. If something ap-pears to be missing, ask. A good contrac-tor will know and identify potential areas where extra work may be needed.

Let’s say you want to remove a win-dow and install a set of doors. Did the contractor include the cost of rerouting electrical wiring around the door? Is the interior trim included? How about paint? Where costs addressed for protecting your hardwood fl oors?

Small projects come with simpler price tags.

On large projects a contractor should be able to provide a rough estimate to help with your budgeting. Once you have selected a contractor, it is fair to expect the exact scope of work to be de-fi ned with associated pricing. Accurate job costing takes a lot of time—for an average size addition that could be well over 40 hours for the contractor.

Most contractors I know are good peo-ple, but we tend to be overly optimistic when it comes a project’s timing. Before construction, ask for a schedule. For the

window-to-door project, that could be a verbal confi rmation of the door’s arrival or when demo, stucco and drywall could be completed.

On a larger project, such as a kitchen remodel or an addition, a written con-struction schedule is critical. This helps the homeowner know when decisions need to be made, when materials pro-vided by the owner need to be on the job and when to schedule that end of project party.

Home projects take time. Schedule time during the day when

work is being performed to look over the project. Get to know the people working on your home. Expect weekly meetings with the contractor. The investment of your time is equally important as the investment of money to get the results you want.

In order to ensure a successful proj-ect, take the time to come up with a solid plan. Then, take that plan and follow it—it’ll help you avoid the surprises and chaos that remodeling can bring.

Nolan Harris settled in San Clemente 14 years ago and began Riviera Construction, a general contract-ing company specializing in residential remodels and outdoor living spaces. Nolan enjoys surfi ng with his family and watching his boys play soccer. 127 Avenida Aragon, San Clemente, 949.412.5325, www.rivieraconstruction.com.

BY NOLAN HARRIS, RIVERIA CONSTRUCTIONYou interviewed contractors for a home improvement project, collected bids,

signed the contract and paid a deposit—now comes the easy part. Think again. From the customers, family and friends I talk to about home improvement, I fi nd

a large number have had a bad experience with the construction process or their contractor. Why is this? I believe there are three things that lead to homeowner headaches and put a strain on the customer-contractor relationship: a poorly defi ned scope of work, lack of a realistic or detailed construction schedule and an unexpect-ed amount of customer involvement in the process.

Not to worry. There are easy ways to make the construction process simpler.

Avoid Construction Pitfalls // Take the Chaos Out of Your Next Home Improvement

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When taking on a large home project, be it landscaping or remodeling a kitchen, it is vital to consider where materials come from and where they go. Recycling what you can both inside and out has its ben-efi ts—it means less waste, lowered costs and more diversion from area landfi lls.

When demolishing a wall, kitchen or entire house you’ll likely fi nd local require-ments to divert recyclable construc-tion and demolition debris from county landfi lls. Such waste, according to a 2008 waste characterization study, makes up 29 percent of California’s waste stream. All south Orange County cities have ordi-nances on the books to keep recyclable

materials out of the trash. Contractors and homeowners complet-

ing a residential project in Dana Point of more than 150 square feet must obtain a permit and haul at least 75 percent of con-struction waste to a recycling facility. San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano also have a permitting process but only require at least 50 percent of waste to be recycled at city-certifi ed facilities.

Tearing out a kitchen? Appliances, dry-wall, fl ooring and wood can be transported to the Prima Deshecha Material Recovery Facility. Redoing the roof or giving the front yard a facelift? Tierra Verde Indus-tries will take your landscaping materials,

The installation of low to no water landscapes isn’t a new practice.

But recently, here in the severely drought-punished region of Southern California, residents and municipali-ties are turning away from lawns and tropical landscapes and embracing ones closely tailored to the state’s desert environment. Whatever we choose to call it—xeriscape, water-conserving, drought-tolerant or sustainable—low water yards are trending.

We talked to Don Kansteiner, a land-scape designer with the San Clemente-based Paradise Designs Inc. to get insight on sustainable landscaping and water-saving measures in the yard.

What is sustainable landscaping? What can be done to make a yard sustainable?

As a landscape designer, I too have

been behind as far a sustainable land-scapes go. Being open minded is the fi rst step in the application or transition to sustainable landscapes. It is a practice that has been in place pretty much forever, but was lost in the throes of new, new, new and new.

In terms of residential landscapes, there are many improvements that can be made to create a sustainable yard: the use of permeable materials, native or adaptable plant installation, improvement of soil conditions, rain water capture and reuse, material sourcing from local suppliers, re-use of recycled materials, use of small turf areas and irrigation system improvements.

Did you know using native plants improves insect and bird cultures? Throw away your hedge trimmers. Design and al-low plants to grow into their full cycles. This creates healthier plants and contributes to the other life cycles that depend on plants.

How can sustainable elements be in-corporated without an entire landscape overhaul?

Hot topics now are turf and irrigation. Irrigation can be improved to reduce wa-ter loss and increase water effi ciency with better application and management. This can be done with sub surface and drip systems, or by using matched precipita-tion nozzles on existing systems.

The use of native grasses, or low-water use ground covers can reduce mainte-nance and its related impact—fuel and chemicals—and can provide a new look that actually changes with the seasons. Synthetic turf has its place, but I am strug-gling a bit with its long range impact. As a comparative, I am using less and less plastic bags and bottles every day.

With our state’s water crisis, how can out-door water usage be trimmed immediately?

A quick example: I live in an older home where it takes almost 3 gallons of water to get hot water to the shower. I now put a bucket in the shower, capture that water and use it in my courtyard planters, herb pots and curbside planter. By doing this two times a day, I will save 2,100 gallons over a year and repurpose it to the garden.

In most cases, an irrigation audit and

system review with recommended im-provements by a landscape contractor is a great place to start fi nding the “leaks” in your garden.

Are there long-term measures that can be taken in the yard to conserve this natural resource?

There are too many to mention and more are being discovered and created. It all starts with a design that includes the practice of sustainable landscape right from the beginning. This takes an open mind and a new way of looking at the landscape for a lot of us.

We do live in a desert here in South-ern California, and the yards are not all large, but the impact is huge by the sheer numbers of houses. I love the “Think Globally, Act Locally” slogan when it comes to sustainable landscapes. Who knows, we might even help the bees and the butterfl ies.

Don Kansteiner designs landscapes for Para-dise Designs—a full-service landscape design, construction and maintenance company owned by brothers Tom and Jeff Garton. Started in a Dana Point garage 25 years ago, Tom and Jeff built Paradise on family. They’ve since shaped a team of designers, project coordinators and crew mem-bers who create their clients’ paradise. Paradise Design, Inc. 1395 Calle Avanzado, San Clemente, 949.498.2155, www.paradisedesigns-inc.com.

lumber and wood shingles. Heavier materials such as asphalt, con-

crete and rock can be recycled at Green-stone Materials, Inc. where 100 percent of disposed materials are crushed, tweaked, scalped, screened and recycled for a new life and purpose. These recycled products become a top choice for materials to be used underneath structures, pavement, concrete, paving stones and even land-scape bedding.

Before embarking on that next house overhaul, look into ways to reduce the project’s footprint by salvaging debris and utilizing recycled materials when pos-sible.—Andrea Papagianis

EcoScapes: Designing for Our Future

CONSUME LESS, CONSERVE MORE WATER WITH A SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPE

Greenstone Materials, Inc. in San Juan Capistrano recycles asphalt, concrete and rock and gives it new life for home, road and landscaping projects. Courtesy photo

Give Waste New Life // Skip the Landfi ll and Recycle Construction Debris

Owners of this contemporary San Clemente beach home reached out to Paradise Design, Inc. to give the home some needed curb appeal. Designers removed the traditional lawn and got creative with the yard’s tight constraints. Large steel planter boxes and ceramic pots were installed to create a formal entry and an at-grade drip system was put in to maintain the low-water needing ground coverage.

Dripping faucets, clogged drains, running toilets and water leaks are unavoidable. At some point in time, we all encounter plumbing problems. To answer a few questions about do-it-yourself fi xes and preventing costly pipe issues, we asked Clay Robinson, a technician at Chick’s Plumbing. Here’s what he had to say.

How can a homeowner prevent costly plumbing repairs?

Have your home inspected oncea year by a licensed plumber and stay on top of any plumbing problems that are brought up. Have preventative maintenance done to anything that may

need it—area drains, mainlines, water fi ltration systems, fi lter changes, etc.

Are there do-it-yourself or quick fi xes for dripping faucets, low-water pres-sure, running toilets, and clogged/slow drains?

For faucets, replace cartridges and stems once a year. There really are no quick fi xes though. To maintain good water pressure, clear aerators that are typically found at the tip of faucets. When it comes to running toilets, dye test them. Put food coloring in the tank. If you see the color in the toilet bowl after about 5 to 10 minutes, the fl apper and/or fi ll valve may need to be replaced. If the toilet is 10 years or older, you should replace it. To prevent clogged and slow drains, set up a maintenance program with a plumber that you trust for them to come out every 4 to 6 months to snake and/or jet your line.

Pipe Problems // Answers Straight from the Plumbing Expert

When problems arise, when is it time to call a professional?

Anytime you see or hear water running when all the fi xtures are off, call a plumb-er. If you feel warmth coming out of your fl oor, and you don’t have a radiant heating system, then you should call a plumber.

Chick’s Plumbing has provided quick, reliable and quality service to south Orange County residents and businesses for more than 35 years. From 24/7 emergency repairs to kitchen and bathroom remodels, Chick’s technicians are fully equipped to handle every plumbing need. Chick’s Plumb-ing, 34172 Doheny Park Road, Capistrano Beach, 949.496.9731, www.chicks-plumbing.com.

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BY KATHERINE NOWICKI, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

GUEST OPINION: Four Kids and a Dog by Elizabeth Bottiaux

Fat: Why it’s a Bad Word in Our House

Swimsuit season has arrived. Ready or not, thousands of nearly nude sun-shine seekers of all ages are flocking

to beaches and pools. As moms, we must decide if we’ll partake or watch from the sidelines.

I grew up skinny. Never thought twice about what I put in my mouth. Friends joked that I had a tapeworm because I could eat anything I wanted and never gain an ounce. But, by high school, I’d developed an unhealthy relationship with food. I had to be skinnier. Smaller. Ob-sessed about the size of my newfound teen curves, I spent hours in front of the mir-ror, at the gym and pouring over weight loss literature.

As a kid, I remember my mom dieting constantly. Mom wasn’t obese but wasn’t thin either. She was always trying to lose weight. Weight. Diet. Calories. Fat. These were all words that were common in my home growing up. While my mom didn’t force any of us kids to diet, she was careful to provide low-fat food. Strangely enough, there was little or no emphasis placed on exercise.

To my wholehearted dismay, junk food rarely crossed the threshold of our childhood home. No sugar cereals, no chips or packaged cookies. The standard afterschool snack at our house in the 80s was graham crackers and apples. Every

San Clemente artist Fabrice Spies is known for his detailed artwork. He is being featured at the Festival of the Arts until Aug. 31 in Laguna Beach. Photo: Courtesy

single night we choked down dark, leafy green salad with chopped scallions and vinaigrette.

Thin is in. Just standing in line at the market, we are inundated with magazine covers telling us how to lose weight. Society seems to be dabbling in plus-sized, curvier bodies, but slim still wins.

I realize the impact that we, as moms, have on our children. Kids are always watching, imitat-ing us. As a mom, I’m extremely cautious about how and when I use that F word, especially around my daughters. In our house, fat is a word we try to avoid.

I don’t want any of my kids to develop

unhealthy relationships with food like I once had. I want them to eat nutritious foods and exercise to be fit. We talk about making good food choices and living active lives. When they want ice cream for breakfast, we discuss how that’s not a healthy choice for our bodies.

And they’re watching; there are four im-pressionable young kids who are eyeball-ing me. The struggle is real.

On our family vacation, I was quite aware that all of those 5:30 a.m. cycle classes

hadn’t quite done the trick. Instead of hiding out in a cover-up poolside, I got out there. My kids and I took full advantage of the hotel waterslides and pools. I was definitely self-conscious about the bikini situation. However, it was more important to make lifelong family memories than worry about bulges and misplaced jiggle.

So, to the old man with whom I re-cently crossed paths at Costco, who slowly looked me up and down, then with squinty eyes proclaimed, “Well, I can tell that you like to eat.” Yes. Yes…I do. Thank you for noticing, and I shall continue to eat. I will model healthy food choices, exercise and

bravely go where no mom in a bikini has gone before, all in the name of blazing positive trails for my kids.

Elizabeth Bottiaux is mom to four small humans, ages 4, 6, 8 and 10. She’s a San Clemente resident and has lived in Orange County for the past 16 years. She publishes a blog, www.fourkidsandadog.com, about family life in our tri-city area. SC

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

San Clemente itself is a work of art for French born painter Fabrice Spies. Born in Grasse and raised in a small

town in the south of France, Saint Cézaire, Spies taught himself art during his child-hood.

There were no other artists in his home-town when he was growing up, though his neighbors enjoyed his work. To this day Spies has not attended art school or received formal instruction.

“I always liked drawing with a pencil,” Spies said. “I realized something was miss-ing when I was 13, so I started painting watercolors and added color to my art.”

He completed about 20 paintings in his native country before moving to Los Angeles in 1998. Coming from a village of about 1,800 people he was “amazed” by the cityscape. As he did with art, Spies taught himself English and began selling his work for the first time in Los Angeles.

When Spies’ wife visited San Clemente she fell in love with the city, he said, and so it was an “easy call” to relocate in 2008 when the couple started their family. Spies now lives in San Clemente with his wife and two sons.

Wherever he is, Spies’ said his surround-ings inspire him. Primarily a landscape painter, Spies draws from aspects of ordi-nary life in his art.

“I am inspired by things you might not notice because they’re part of your everyday life. Maybe because I am from a different culture, I notice them,” Spies said. “Anything could become a nice piece of art.”

Seemingly mundane objects like old movie signs and phone booths are often featured in Spies’ work.

Once an object catches his interest, Spies photographs it and later crops the image to begin work on the painting. Now Spies’ artwork is acrylic on canvas and limited

edition gicleé prints are also available. All of his paintings are signed as his childhood nickname ‘Bibi.’

Recently, Spies’ work was recognized with the Certificate of Appreciation from the city of Los Angeles for his painting “Coliseum.” The award ceremony was held in the coliseum itself, and the painting hung in the convention center for about a week.

Spies said many famous artists inspire him, especially the impressionist Monet.

The artist’s use of lighting particularly interests him, as Spies said he tends to use vivid colors in his own works.

In addition to his work, Spies also offers art lessons for children ages 6 through 14. He teaches students about custom painting techniques as well as French education.

Spies said he is very excited to partici-pate in the annual Festival of the Arts. He will be featuring his work there at Booth 131 through Aug. 31. SC

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he 2015 edition of the San Clemente Ocean Festival was definitely a unique one, with many of the annual

water festival’s first-day events canceled and re-scheduled to take place July 19 due to weather. Nevertheless, many of the top lifeguards, swimmers, surf groms and stand-up paddleboarders flocked to the beach just north of the San Clemente Pier to take part in the annual competition.

Here is a breakdown of the top-3 finish-ers in each Ocean Festival sporting cat-egory, separated by age and gender. For a full list of results, visit www.oceanfestival.org.

One-Mile Ocean Swim

Top Men’s Division: 1. Yann De Fabrique 2. Shane Asbury 3. Hanno Rosner and Kaikea WilinskiTop Women’s Division: 1. Isabella Siering 2. Nerice Smith 3. Kailey MakutaBoys 14U: 1. Clark Hill 2. Tyler Douglas 3.

San Clemente Ocean Festival ResultsTSAN CLEMENTE TIMES

Lifeguard contestants take part in a San Clemente Ocean Festival competition. Photo: Eric Heinz

The Youth Pavilion provided entertainment for families. Photo: Eric Heinz

Paddlers fight the surf during a San Clemente Ocean Festival event. Photo: Eric Heinz

Sand sculpting brought out local talent and people from around the nation. Photo: Eric Heinz

The duck race raised about $6,000 for local scholar-ships and charities, officials said. Photo: Eric Heinz

Participants of the National Doryman’s Association Race battle waves during Ocean Festival. Photo: Eric Heinz

Wade WilsonGirls 14U: 1. Sydney Brouwer 2. Savahhan Mellott Boys 15-19: 1. Hanno Rosner and Kaikea Wilinski 2. Shane Brouwer Girls 15-19: 1. Isabella Siering 2. Faye Pfeiffer 3. Isabella BarajasMen 20-29: 1. Shane Asbury 2. Zachary Richter 3. Ian KosWomen 20-29: 1. Nerice Smith 2. Kailey Makuta 3. Brittany VockeMen 30-39: 1. Gordon Beh 2. Scott Lalonde 3. Andrew BaileyWomen 30-39: 1. Karen Bell 2. Stephanie Dillbeck 3. Jessica KrickMen 40-49: 1. Yann De Fabrique 2. Peter Gutenberg 3. Rob RojasWomen 40-49: 1. Mary Donlevy 2. Nikki Takarabe 3. Linda SimonsMen 50-59: 1. Jay Calhoun 2. Dean Nicolls 3. Jim Riddle Women 50-59: 1. Barbara Goodwin 2. Ann Finley 3. Nancie RodriguezMen 60-69: 1. Hubie Kerns 2. Tim Springer 3. Stephen GleasonWomen 60-69: 1. Christie Criaulo 2. Judy Montague 3. Kris Stewart Men 70+: 1. Mike Freschey

Sport of Kings

Men’s Division: 1. Giorgio Gomez 2. Dave Boehne 3. Jeramie VaineWomen’s Division: 1. Shae Foudy 2. Alex Higginson 3. Lexi Alston

Surf Ski

Men’s Division: 1. Jamo Porter 2. Brian Mur-phy 3. Rich Sprout and Sam PhillipsWomen’s Division: 1. Kira Kinsey 2. Tandis Morgan 3. Danielle SilvesterSenior Men’s Division: 1. Scott Diederich

Paddleboard

12-FOOT OPENWomen: 1. Christina BoringMen: 1. Joel SimondsonJunior Men: 1. Boston Williams

UNLIMITED OPENMen: 1. Jeffrey KennedyWomen: 1. Kira KinseyJunior Men: 1. Luke OverinSenior Women: 1. Jo Ambrosi

Stand-Up Paddleboard

SUP 12-6 Junior Men: 1. Nick Scheel 2. Tyler Bashor 3. Patrick ClevelandJunior Women: 1. Shae Foudy 2. Lexi Alston 3. Erika BenitezMaster Men: 1. Robert Howson 2. Larry Moore 3. Patrick RussellOpen Men: 1. Giorgio Gomez 2. Jose Manuel Rodriguez-Ligonio 3. Miguel Angel Rodri-

guez-LogonioSenior Men: 1. Chris McCullough 2. Kyle RootsaertSenior Women: 1. Michelle Brislen

SUP 14 Junior Men: 1. Daniel Russell 2. Steve EconomosMaster Men: 1. Byron Kurt Open Men: 1. Garrit Barth 2. Jeramie Vaine 3. Jedd HasaySenior Men: 1. Rob Rojas 2. Chance Feilder 3. Bill Carey

Rescue Relay

Co-ed Division: 1. Christina Boring/Un-known 2. Danika Thompson/Ian Kos 3. Jeffrey Kennedy/Sara KennedyMen’s Division: 1. Guy Kinsey/Zachary Richter 2. Shane Asbury/Joel Simondson 3. Patrick Jacobson/Hayden HemmensWomen’s Division: 1. Carter Graves/Tracy Didinger 2. Laurel Kistler/Jenna Solberg 3. Nerice Smith/Kira Kinsey

Dory Race #1

1. James Bray/Dane DeBoer 2. Mitch Kahn/Rob Pelkey 3. Chris Coy/Camden Holden

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The OC Water Polo Club’s boys 14U team will compete in the National Junior Olympics later this month. Photo: Courtesy

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TRACK & FIELDConnor Dunne, a soon-to-be senior at

San Clemente High School, advanced to the semifinal heats of the 800-meter run at the International Association of Athletics Federations World Championships in Cali, Colombia on July 16.

Dunne, who was toeing the starting line alongside the best high school-age athletes in the world, placed fifth in his heat with a time of 1:51.63, a new personal-best mark. Dunne missed out on qualify-ing for the event’s finals by a mere .62 of a second. Dunne competed against top runners from powerhouse countries like Kenya and Ethiopia during the prelimi-nary rounds.

WATER POLOThe Orange County Water Polo Club’s

boys 14U team recently qualified for the 2015 National Junior Olympics, which will take place in Orange County from July 25 to Aug.2.

The club, which is based in Dana Point and draws players from San Clemente, joins 95 other teams from across the country vying for the top spot. The tourna-

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5K Run

Boys 14U: 1. Steve Economos 2. Davis Grace 3. Alec GraceGirls 14U: 1. Vivienne McYerhofer 2. Bella Colombo 3. Eja FrommBoys 15-19: 1. Andrew Goldsmith 2. Jack Lalonde 3. Maximiliani Rivera-PattonGirls 15-19: 1. Sarah Dobbs 2. Amy Volle-bregt 3. Cortni ChantryMen 20-29: 1. Nick Peiffer 2. Christian Howe 3. Andrew JohnsonWomen 20-29: 1. Rachel Frantz 2. Nicki Arnold 3. Nicole LundMen 30-39: 1. James Farley 2. Tony Doyn-stee 3. Edward GarciaWomen 30-39: 1. Sheri Wade 2. Laurel Rothschild 3. Erin NeimeyerMen 40-49: 1. James Chalmers 2. Ken Mar-tin 3. Peter GodlewskiWomen 40-49: 1. Kimberly Bennett 2. Maria Cunningham 3. Sylvie CooperMen 50-59: 1. Wilton Jordan 2. Steven Kos 3. Mark Becker Women 50-59: 1. Jeanne Trimm 2. Elizabeth Gallenberger 3. Suzette BarrickMen 60-69: 1. Kim McDonald 2. Larry Moore 3. Rick DelantyWomen 60-69: 1. Pamela Wusthof 2. Lise TelsonMen 70+: 1. Don Crider 2. John Sullivan

Surf Race

Men’s Division: 1. Kevin Fink 2. Joel Simond-son 3. Shane AsburyWomen’s Division: 1. Nerice Smith 2. Carter

Scoreboard ment’s finals will take place at the Woollett Aquatic Center in Irvine.

The team includes: Tommy Kennedy, Preston Sanders, Ty Matson, Adam Engel-ke, Aiden Sullivan, Ryan Farrier, Will Clark, Colton Gregory, Cole Borlin, James Stanton, Alex Lunt and Kai Cameron. The team is coached by Justin Kroeze.

VOLLEYBALLThe 949 Volleyball Club had a success-

ful run at USA Volleyball’s Boys Junior National Championships in Columbus, Ohio June 28 to July 5.

The local club sent three teams to the tournament and all three earned medals.

The boys 15U team defeated a team from Puerto Rico in the finals to claim the gold medal in the open division. The 15U team went a perfect 11-0 at the tourna-ment, defeating Huntington Beach and Manhattan Beach in the quarterfinals and semifinals, respectively.

The club’s 17 Black team placed third in their open division and the 17 White team won gold in the club division.

The 15U gold medal-winning team includes: Nathan Bowman, Brandon Browning, Sam Burgi, David Chou, Kevin Kobrine, Andrew McSweeney, Patrick Paragas, Diego Perez, Patrick Vorenkamp, Ian Warner, Griffin Webb and Patrick

Graves 3. Kira Kinsey

Biathlon

Girls 14U: 1. Sydney BrouwerBoys 15-19: 1. Shane Brouwer 2. Trevor GoldsmithGirls 15-19: 1. Faye Pfeiffer 2. Sarah Dobbs Men 20-29: 1. Andrew Kline 2. Zachary Richter 3. Eric GattiWomen 20-29: 1. Nerice Smith 2. Nikki Spurgeon 3. Rachel Frantz Men 30-39: 1. James Farley 2. Nicolas Giugni 3. Jeff PfleugerMen 40-49: 1. Greg Hollrigel 2. Timothy

Wynn. The team is coached by Kari Pesto-lesi and McKay Smith.

Browning, Kobrine and McSweeney were named to the all-tournament team. Paragas, a setter from Corona Del Mar High School, was named the tournament MVP.

Hutchinson Women 40-49: 1. Christine LongMen 50-59: 1. Joseph Wojcik 2. John Clinkinbeard 3. Jim RiddleWomen 50-59: 1. Suzanne Edmands

Men 60-69: 1. Kim McDonald 2. Rick DelantyMen 70+: 1. Steve Stull

Run-Swim-Run

Girls 14U: 1. Alex Higginson 2. Sydney Brouwer 3. Savahhan MellottBoys 15-19: 1. Joel Simondson 2. Shane Brouwer 3. Dylan HollrigelGirls 15-19: 1. Sage PfeifferMen 20-29: 1. Shane Asbury 2. Guy Kinsey 3. Jamo PorterWomen 20-29: 1. Nerice Smith 2. Kailey Makuta 3. Diana CirauloMen 30-39: 1.James Farley 2. Brian Lanich 3. Gordon BehWomen 30-39: 1. Jessica KrickMen 40-49: 1. Yann De Fabrique 2. Kevin Schinnick 3. David NeilanWomen 40-49: 1. Christine Long 2. Nikki Takarabe 3. Linda SimonsMen 50-59: Jim Riddle 2. Shawn O’Gorman 3. Christopher CosnerWomen 50-59: 1. Ann Finley 2. Nancie Rodriguez 3. Janice ClarkMen 60-69: 1. Stephen Gleason 2. Rick DelantyWomen 60-69: 1. Christie Ciraulo

Kids Fun Run

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Competitors battle the last leg of a stand up paddle board competition on Saturday. Photo: Eric Heinz

King Triton and Ariel lead the Youth Parade on Sunday at Ocean Festival. Photo: Eric Heinz

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GROMS RULE WINNERSBoys 10U: 1. Dane Matson, 2. Ryder Fish, 3. Cannon Montoya, 4. Azure Trujillo, 5. Nate Pierce, 6. Kai CassanoBoys 11-14: 1. Hagan Johnson, 2. Luca Aza, 3. Max Beach, 4. Elijah Tomlinson, 5. Hayden Millerick, 6. Kai Burleson Girls 12U: 1. Alaina Heater, 2. Emily Racine, 3. Makenna Doan, 4. Savannah Batchelor, 5. Reese Hartnett, 6. Julia Guild Girls 13-17: 1. Bethany Zelasko, 2. Alaina Heater, 3. Chloe Bedford

Groms of all ages braved challenging conditions Sunday at the San Clemente Pier. Photo: Eric Heinz

Mick Fanning Of Australia is attacked by a shark during the Final of the JBay Open on Sunday July 19, 2015. Photo: Screengrab © WSL

SURF FORECASTWater Temperature: 69-72 degrees F

Water Visibility and Conditions: 4-7’Poor-Fair

Thursday: Small SSW/SSE swell mix for little 1-2-3’ waves on Thursday. More SSE swell shows Friday, for knee-waist high surf, (2-3’). Light/variable early morning winds trend light to moderate onshore from the WSW/W in the afternoons.

Outlook: SSE swell peaks for the weekend with thigh-chest high surf, (2-3’+). Check the full premium forecast on Surfline for more details and the longer range outlook.

espite rain and high surf, plenty of young surfers made their way to the San Clemente Pier for the

annual Groms Rule surf contest. Organizer Jack Sutter said the condi-

tions, while challenging, were perfect for the event. There was also the expansion of the field, allowing more young women, up to 17 years old, to be a part of the event.

ast Sunday’s events in South Africa, the ominous appearance of a great white shark behind Mick Fanning

during the J Bay Open finals became a sensation throughout the world. But it hit home for area pros like the Gudauskus family, not just because they know Fan-ning well, but also because it was some-thing they knew could happen any time.

“It’s always on your mind when you’re out there but it was amazing to see it un-fold in real time,” Patrick Gudauskas said. “We were awestruck.”

Gudauskus said he and his brothers have had close encounters in the past with sharks but never as close as what Fanning went through.

“We were super surprised, but it really hit home,” he said.

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BY JIM SHILANDER, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

GROM OF THE WEEK

GUS DAYus Day, 14, of San Clemente, claimed his third victory in as many years at the Call to the Wall Longboard Coali-

tion club contest, July 18 and 19 in Malibu. His wins in the previous two years were in the U14 Grom Boys Longboard division. This year, Gus won the Jr. Men 14-17 division, as well as placing runner-up in Jr. Shortboard U15.

As a member of the Windansea Surf Club, and a top points earner, Gus made a great contribution to his team’s overall contest win.

“The waves were at about 2 feet, good for longboarding, and I had a few friends—like Kai Takayama and Barrett Miller—I was surfing against, so it was really fun,” Gus said. “They were surfing really well and getting good waves so I just tried to get the best waves I could and the longest nose rides possible.”

In the semis, Gus caught a bomb set for a perfect 10-point ride, catapulting him into the podium round.

“I was super stoked to make it to the fi-nals,” he said. “I just tried to surf it like when I’m free surfing and have fun with it.”

An independent study student, Gus is

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“The kids found it a challenge and just hit it,” Sutter said. “It went quite well. Everyone was really happy.”

The bigger surf was especially perfect for younger surfers who were pushed out by their parents, Sutter said. Although, there was one case where the surf may

Gudauskus said the family had sent out a message of support to Fanning, whose been doing plenty of interviews about his encounter, along with fellow finalist Julian Wilson. He expects he’ll catch up with both of them at the upcoming US Open in Huntington Beach, where he and brother Tanner will be competing. SC

Groms Make Statement

Local Surfers Get Familiar Feeling From Shark Video

Tough conditions lead to powerful surfing

Viral video from J-Bay event makes mark

have been too much of a good thing.One young surfer, Jett Rocket Prefon-

taine, got pushed into a six-foot bomb, Sutter said, leading to a wipe out where Jett’s board hit him in the head. He was taken to the hospital for to have the wound closed and then came back to the beach to let people know he was OK. Sutter gave him a special award for the toughness he displayed. SC

looking forward to starting the ninth grade in the fall and continuing to improve his grades.

His other interests include playing guitar and drums and making music as a member of a band called After School Special with a group of friends. The band has played a few gigs at friends’ parties and will be performing at Catalyst Surf Shop on El Camino Real Thursday as part of a movie premier event there.

“I want to thank my sponsors Quiksilver, Electric, Lost Surfboards, Blackline, Sea7 Technology, my parents and my brother Gunner for their support,” Gus said, “And I want to give a shout out to the Gudauskas brothers, the Positive Vibe Warriors.”—Andrea Swayne