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‘Aging Well’ A Guide to Senior Living SPECIAL SECTION VOLUME 10, ISSUE 17

Fore the Troops Don Glasgow reflects on volunteer work to benefit Marines S P O R T S / PAG E 1 4

Don Glasgow collects, cleans and distributes hundreds of sets of golf clubs and equipment to active duty and military veterans every year. Photo: Eric Heinz

Judge Appoints Person to rehabilitate Capistrano Seaside Inn EYE ON DP/PAGE 3

Earth Day Brings Volunteers to Doheny State Beach EYE ON DP/PAGE 3

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ing enforcement service received in the Harbor was not established; and more.

Earth Day Draws Volunteers to Doheny State Beach

Judge Appoints New Receiver for Capistrano Seaside Inn

WHAT’S NEXT: Last month, the Auditor Controller’s Office released an audit that found a lack of oversight and management of Vintage Marina. They announced several audits on various aspects of the operations in the Harbor would be conducted.

To read the report, visit www.danapointtimes.com. —KP

Five things Dana Point should know this week

THE LATEST: Volunteers were digging in the dirt, planting California native plants and ensuring every new plant had enough water during the Earth Day event at Doheny State Beach on Saturday, April 22.

The California State Parks Foundation provided financial and volunteer support to the parks in order to work on park improvements while providing education on ways to protect and preserve the parks.

Vicki Wiker, Doheny State Beach park naturalist interpreter, said about 100 volunteers were at the campground on Saturday, and a large number of volunteers were in attendance the weekend before for the beach cleanup.

“It’s so great,” Wiker said. “All these people care about the beach and want to make it a better place.”

WHAT’S NEXT: The event was part of the California State Parks Foundation’s annual event, which began in 1998 to encourage a day of action that would engage California residents to care for the state’s threatened natural resources.

—Kristina Pritchett

Traffic Improvement Subcommittee Approves Traffic Calming Solutions for Santa Clara THE LATEST: Residents near Santa Clara Ave. could see some changes in traffic patterns in the future.

Recently, the Traffic Improvement Subcommittee approved recommendations made by staff to calm traffic along Santa Clara, which includes implementing a striping plan for Santa Clara and installing a dead end sign.

In January, residents shared concerns regarding the speed of traffic and volume on Santa Clara. The city received recommendations to install all-way stops at all of the intersections on Santa Clara from Old Golden Lantern to Ruby Lantern. City staff, along with the city’s traffic engiDana Point Times April 28-May 4, 2017

Volunteers helped plant California native plants throughout the Doheny State Beach campground to celebrate Earth Day on Saturday, April 22. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

neering consultants, said requirements to install stop signs were not met after completed studies.

percent of all of Orange County’s accidental deaths from 2013-2015 were caused by prescription medication, and 24.5 were caused by illicit drugs.

Deputies, crime scene investigators and other OCSD and medical personnel in Orange County now carry Naloxone, a nasal spray that may save people who are experiencing an opioid overdose from drugs such as oxycodone or heroin. That program started in fall of 2015.

WHAT’S NEXT: City staff will attempt to implement those changes within 90 days, city staff said. In the interim, city staff will work with police services to provide enforcement as well as deploy an electronic radar speed trailer. —KP

Report: Dana Point Ranked High on Deaths Caused by Drugs, Alcohol from 2013 to 2015

WHAT’S NEXT: To view the full report, click on the link to it in this article, visit www.danapointtimes.com. —Eric Heinz

THE LATEST: The Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHA) released a grim report on Tuesday, April 25, that stated the county saw an increase in drug- and alcohol-related deaths from 2013-2015.

According to the report, Dana Point had 41 drug-and-alcohol-related deaths between 2013 and 2015, almost evenly spread among each of those years. The city ranked second-highest among all municipalities’ three-year average per population, and the county’s trend has been rising since 2013.

Ten of Dana Point’s deaths in the time frame were directly related to prescription drugs, which were verified by the Orange County Coroner’s Office.

Additionally, Dana Point’s rate of hospitalizations from drug and alcohol abuse ranked first in the county, with 44.6 hospitalizations per 10,000 people. San Juan Capistrano was ranked sixth, with 30.3 hospitalizations per 10,000 residents, and San Clemente ranked fourth among cities in Orange County for drug-and-alcoholrelated hospitalizations with a three-year average of 33.1 people per 10,000 being hospitalized.

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Latest Harbor Audit Makes Recommendations for East, West Basin Marinas THE LATEST: The Orange County’s Auditor Controller’s Office made a recommendation to Orange County Community Resources (OCCR) after the most recent Dana Point Harbor audit report was released.

The internal audit report, released on April 24, took a look at the Special Revenue Fund 108 from Jan. 1, 2015 to Dec. 31, 2015 to ensure the special revenue fund is properly being administered and maintained in compliance with county policy and procedures and is being utilized in accordance with fund requirements.

The audit found one efficiency and effectiveness finding regarding the completing of a cost analysis of having two marina management companies. The auditor recommended OCCR to evaluate options for operating the East Basin and West Basin marinas.

The audit report also found that a memorandum or an agreement detailing parking enforcement services or coverage was not created; a mechanism to measure the park-

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THE LATEST: After filing a petition with the courts, Mark Adams of the California Receivership Group has been appointed to take possession and control over the Capistrano Seaside Inn. According to court documents, the Sunshine Group, LLC, who owns the property, has failed to comply with notices and orders to repair the property.

On Sept. 1, 2016, the city red-tagged the site after conducting an inspection in conjunction with the Orange County Fire Authority, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department and the Orange County Health Care Agency. The city then issued a written notice of violation and order to the property owners to begin work to correct the violations by Oct. 3, 2016 and to complete the corrective repairs no later than Dec. 5, 2016.

According to the documents, the property owner refused to make any of the necessary repairs to the property, and as a result has continued to deteriorate and has increased the health and safety risks to the property owner, its neighbors and the general public.

The property was constructed around 1930 with some office space and 28 motel rooms. It was noted as one of the last remaining roadside motels in Dana Point, which helped shaped California car culture.

The property qualified as a “low cost affordable accommodation,” due to the proximity to the beach and the low average daily rates ($120-$150) and smaller room sizes. It’s also listed on the historic recourse on the city’s historic resource inventory and the California Register of Historic Resources.

According to the documents, it would be highly likely that any new development on the property would be denied by the California Coastal Commission if any of the lowcost units were eliminated unless preserving those accommodations is not feasible—in which case, a one-to-one replacement of the low-cost units would be required.

WHAT’S NEXT: Adams will oversee the rehabilitation of the property. —KP www.danapointtimes.com

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DP Sheriff’s Blotter

COMPILED BY STAFF 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.

Monday, April 24

were called for a golden retriever seen going in and out of traffic. Animal Control was called to assist.

Silver Lantern, 33800 Block (10:14 p.m.) A caller said people were throwing beer cans at nearby houses.

Sunday, April 23

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Brookview, 100 Block (8:36 p.m.) A caller told police their neighbor said one of the rear window screens was off and the back door may have been opened.

VANDALISM IN PROGRESS Pacific Coast Highway, 34600 Block (10:53 p.m.) A caller told police someone threw a rock at their vehicle and damaged the hood.

RECKLESS DRIVING Dana Strand Road, 34300 Block (6:26 p.m.) Police were called about a driver seen driving fast through the lot, reportedly almost hitting another vehicle.

DISTURBANCE Dana Drive, 25000 Block (7:29 p.m.) A caller told police females with “short shorts and tank tops” were reportedly smoking drugs.

PETTY THEFT Stonehill Drive/Del Obispo Street (5:49 p.m.) A bike was reportedly stolen from in front of the store.

OPEN DOOR Saint Francis Street, 0 Block (11:37 p.m.) A caller told police their neighbor’s door was open and when they tried calling, no one answered.

DISTURBANCE-MECHANICAL Street of the Silver Lantern, 33900 Block (6:27 p.m.) A caller told police there was loud construction occurring in the area on a Sunday.

DRUNK DRIVING Dana Point Harbor Drive/ Ensenada Place (10:35 p.m.) Police were called for a man who appeared to be drunk. The caller said the man kept getting in and out of his vehicle and drove around slowly.

TRESPASSING Turks (6:06 p.m.) Police were called for teenagers who were fishing where they weren’t prohibited to be. The caller said they continued even after being asked to leave.

DISTURBANCE Pacific Coast Highway/ Doheny State Beach (10:35 p.m.) Police were called for a man reportedly throwing items at oncoming vehicles.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Tennis Villas Drive, 0 Block (10:26 p.m.) A woman told police there was an unknown vehicle in the neighborhood and when she asked the drivers what they were doing, they told her to leave them alone and refused to tell her.

VANDALISM REPORT Pacific Coast Highway, 34700 Block (9:26 p.m.) A caller told police a man and a woman were seen on security surveillance slashing tires on guests’ vehicles.

CITIZEN ASSIST Street of the Silver Lantern, 34000 Block (9:10 p.m.) A woman said they saw their neighbor’s children reportedly shooting at raccoons and possums in her yard.

DRUNK DRIVING Malaga Drive, 33900 Block (8:04 p.m.) A driver was seen swerving and reportedly almost hit several vehicles.

TRESPASSING Shell Drive/Fishermans Drive (5:49 p.m.) A man was seen in the back of the complex with a crowbar reportedly trying to get the gate open to the pool.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON IN VEHICLE Del Obispo Street, 33500 Block (2:02 p.m.) A man was seen hiding a computer screen in the bushes.

BURGLARY REPORT Ensenada Place, 34400 Block (1:24 p.m.) A vehicle window was reportedly smashed.

ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY Street of the Golden Lantern/Selva Road (10:31 a.m.) Police Dana Point Times April 28-May 4, 2017

BURGLARY IN PROGRESS Victoria Boulevard, 26100 Block (5:19 p.m.) Three women were reportedly breaking into the caller’s garage.

TRAFFIC ACCIDENT-UNKNOWN INJURIES Pacific Coast Highway/Crown Valley Parkway (5:02 p.m.) A driver crashed into the main gate.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Street of the Amber Lantern, 34000 Block (4:20 a.m.) A man told police friends he met earlier in the night were reportedly trying to break into his vehicle.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUSMTANCE Calle La Primavera, 33900 Block (5:03 p.m.) A woman told police her 12-year-old daughter received a text from an unknown man saying he knew her name, address and where she attends school.

Friday, April 21

DISTURBANCE-MECHANICAL Vis Del Mar, 26800 Block (3:22 p.m.) Police were called for loud construction. They said workers had been removing about 40 palm trees since 9 a.m.

RECKLESS DRIVING Del Obispo Street/Camino del Avion (12:36 p.m.) A driver was seen with a 2-year-old reportedly standing between the two front seats.

DRUNK DRIVING Pacific Coast Highway/ Street of the Blue Lantern (12:06 p.m.) A driver was seen swerving all over the road and reportedly ran the red light.

Saturday, April 22 DISTURBANCE-MUSIC OR PARTY Street of the Amber Lantern/Pacific Coast Highway (11:58 p.m.) Police were called for a loud party with a bounce house in the alleyway of the intersection.

DISTURBANCE-MUSIC OR PARTY Via Verde/Via Catalina (10:31 p.m.) Police were called for a man sawing wood in his garage.

DISTURBANCE Street of the Park Lantern, 25100 Block (10:34 p.m.) A caller told police there was a bright light on the third story of the hotel that was shining into the residence.

DISTURBANCE Pacific Coast Highway/ Crown Valley Parkway (8:21 p.m.) Police were called for people throwing items at vehicles.

MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATIONS N Dock Cove Side (5:02 p.m.) A caller told police there were juveniles fishing from the seawall and three more were on a vessel.

PETTY THEFT Dana Point Harbor Drive, 24500 Block (10:19 a.m.) The seat off a bike was reportedly stolen.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE West Basin (11:23 p.m.) A blacked-out dinghy was seen racing up and down the channel.

DISTURBANCE Dana Strand Road, 34300 Block (10:13 p.m.) A caller told police two men were seen smoking out of a bong and a driver was seen driving recklessly.

DISTURBANCE-MUSIC OR PARTY Street of the

CITIZEN ASSIST West Anchorage Outer Channel (5:20 p.m.) Passengers called Harbor Patrol for assistance after running out of fuel.

PETTY THEFT Selva Road, 24700 Block (12:20 a.m.) A woman told police her wallet was taken from her vehicle.

Thursday, April 20 DISTURBANCE Pacific Coast Highway, 34100 Block (11:05 p.m.) A caller told police two young men were in front of the store reportedly asking customers to buy them cigarettes and alcohol.

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Community Meetings SATURDAY, APRIL 29

Farmer’s Market

9 a.m. There will be fresh produce and treats for sale at the farmers market.

La Plaza Park. 34111 La Plaza, Dana Point. 949.279.3122.

TUESDAY, MAY 2

City Council Meeting

6 p.m. Members of the Council will meet in Council Chambers. Dana Point City Hall. 33282 Street of the Golden Lantern, Dana Point.

Because I Love You (BILY) Meeting

7-9 p.m. every Tuesday. BILY helps parents find solutions to any crisis they are experiencing due to their children’s (adult or minor) poor choices. 119 Avenida De La Estrella, San Clemente. www.bilysc.org

Dana Harbor Toastmasters

7-8:30 p.m. Fine-tune your public speaking skills each Tuesday at Capo Beach Church. 25975 Domingo Avenue, Capistrano Beach. 949.492.7181. www.toastmasters.org THURSDAY, MAY 4

Coastmasters (Toastmaster’s)

7-8:30 a.m. Join the members of the Coastmasters every Thursday to improve your speaking and leadership skills. 34451 Ensenada Place, Dana Point. Adjacent to Baby Beach at OC Sailing & Events Center. www.coastmasters.org.

Networking at Noon

11:30 a.m. Join the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce to network and promote your business. This month’s location is Craft House. Tickets are $18 for members, $22 for prospective members or guests. www.danapointchamber.com.

OC Parks Commission Meeting

7 p.m. The Commissions will have a regularly scheduled meeting. 13042 Old Myford Road, Irvine. 949.923.3741. www.ocparks.com/about/commission.

FRIDAY, MAY 5

Action Associates

7:30 a.m. Members of the networking group meet every Friday at RJ’s for networking. Membership is $45 and includes breakfast. Guests must RSVP before the meeting at actionassoc@ gmail.com. www.danapointtimes.com

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NEWS BITES COMPILED BY STAFF

Capo Cares to Host Mayor at Upcoming Meeting On Monday, May 1, Capo Cares will host a “meet the mayor” event at Capo Beach Church.

The group has invited Mayor Debra Lewis to weigh in as they review their accomplishments and goals for the year.

Those who attend will be able to ask questions, add items to the goals list and discuss community concerns with the mayor.

Topics to be discussed include public safety/code enforcement, neighborhood watch, beautification, Doheny Village, sober living homes, historic survey/registry, beaches and development/redevelopment.

The event begins at 6:30 p.m. Capo

Beach Church is located at 25975 Domingo Avenue, Capistrano Beach.

—Kristina Pritchett

Citizens’ Climate Lobby to Launch South OC Chapter with Workshop Citizens’ Climate Lobby is inviting South Orange County citizens concerned about climate change to a workshop on Saturday, May 13, from 9 a.m.-noon at St. Andrews by the Sea United Methodist Church in San Clemente. The workshop will launch a new local chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL).

During the workshop, participants will learn how to exercise their political power and build political will for climate solutions. The workshop is free and open to the public, and will be led by Jim Waterhouse with Citizens’ Climate Lobby. Once

the new chapter is launched, it will meet monthly, and volunteers will work with local action teams and individually.

“Politicians do not create political will, they respond to it. If we want Congress to address climate change, then they have to hear from us,” said Larry Kramer, the new chapter coordinator. “The workshop will give volunteers the tools they need to be effective advocates.”

Citizens’ Climate Lobby is a grassroots advocacy organization with 393 chapters across the U.S. and Canada dedicated to generating political will for effective national policies to address climate change.

The group is working to build support for Carbon Fee and Dividend legislation. In 2016, CCL volunteers held 1,390 meetings with congressional offices, and generated 2,901 letters to the editor, op-eds, editorials and articles.

St. Andrews by the Sea United Methodist Church is located at 2001 Calle Frontera, San Clemente. Those interested in

attending can acquire free tickets for the workshop online at occlimateworkshop. eventbrite.com. For more information, contact Larry Kramer at larrykramerccl@ gmail.com, Paul Barnes p-barnes@sbcgolbal.net, or Chris Marker at chris_marker@ hotmail.com. —Allison Jarrell

E-Waste Collection to be Held at Dana Hills The Dana Hills High School Foundation and Goodwill of Orange County is hosting an e-waste and bulk waste collection event on Saturday, May 6 from 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

It is free to drop off items. The event will be in the school’s parking lot at 33333 Street of the Golden Lantern, Dana Point.

—KP Have something interesting for the community? Send your information to editorial@danapointtimes.com.

Classic Cars, Motorcycles Fill Del Prado for Lantern District Car Show PHOTOS AND TEXT BY KRISTINA PRITCHETT, DANA POINT TIMES

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ore than 200 cars and motorcycles were lined up along Del Prado to participate in the Lantern District Car Show on Sunday, April 23.

Woodies, hot rods, Volkswagens, Harley Davidsons and a handful of other ypes

of vehicles lined up on both sides of the street between the Lantern District arch and Violet Lantern.

The Dana Point Chamber of Commerce, which holds two car shows a year, gave out 21 awards for Best in Show, People’s Choice, Mayor’s Cup, best paint job and more.

Below is a list of winners.

Best in Show - Steve Kouracos, 1973 Ferrari Dino People’s Choice - John Coon, 1956 Chevy Nomad Mayor’s Cup - Chuck Elliott, 1962 VW Camper with Trailerboat camper Best Restored Foreign - Robert Huntington, 1955 Jaguar XK 140 Best Restored American - Tom Scheil, 1934 Packard Phaeton Best Modified Foreign - Bob and Peggy DeMars, 1960 Austin Healy Mini Cooper Best Modified American - Patrick O’Brien, 1937 Ford Coupe Best Woodie - Jim Smith, 1946 Ford Woodie Station Wagon Best Flames - 1960Chevrolet Bel Air Best Pinstripe - Patrick O’brien, 1937 Ford Coupe Best Interior - Ron Kartchner, 1979 Pontiac Trans Am SE Best Truck - Ed May, 1951 F1 Pick-Up Best Sedan - John McKinstry, 1955 210 Post Best Engine - Brian Almas, 1956 Chevy Nomad Best Convertible - Lonnie Laster, 1932 Ford Roadster Best for Sale - John Phillips, 1942 Mercury Station Wagon Best Work in Progress - Steve Villa, 1928 Ford Coupe Best Survivor - Tommy Ruiz, 1949 Cadillac 62 Series Best New Generation - Tom Rudnick, 2006 Chevy z06 fast back Best in Show-Motorcycle - Tom Armstrong, 1967 BMW R69S Best Paint-Motorcycle - Mike Thompson, 2006 Custom Chopper Dana Point Times April 28-May 4, 2017

People stopped to look at Chuck Elliot’s 1962 VW Camper with a trailerboat camper. The vehicle won the Mayor’s Cup during the Lantern District Car Show on Sunday, April 23.

Mike Thompson, recipient of the Best Paint-Motorcycle award, holds up his plaque.

Classic cars and motorcycles were lined up along Del Prado.

Laura Newhall-Allen poses inside to her pink Thunderbird.

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DP SOAPBOX Dana Point

VIEWS, OPINIONS AND INSIGHTS

GUEST OPINION: Bartlett Bulletin by OC Supervisor Lisa Bartlett

Enhancing Our Quality of Life in South County

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outh Orange County is a fulfilling place to live, work and play. As such, we place a high priority on maintaining an unmatched quality of life that includes peaceful, safe and thriving communities.

To that end, below are events I am sponsoring that address important community needs and concerns. These events are free and open to the public, including a South County senior summit, prescription drug drop-off day and a forum focused on commercial aircraft flight paths impacting our communities.

10th Annual South County Senior Summit: This year, I am pleased to host the 10th annual South County Senior Summit on Friday, May 12, starting at 8 a.m., at the Laguna Woods Village Performing Arts Center. The theme is “Financial Planning for Your Golden Years.” A complimentary breakfast and lunch will be served to attendees, who will also enjoy a lineup of expert speakers. In addition, the event will include free one-on-one financial advice from certified financial planners.

RSVP is required by May 5. Please call 800.510.2020 or visit www.OCSeniorSummit.com for more information.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day: To raise public awareness and help the community properly dispose of old medi-

Letters to the Editor DANA POINT’S FISCAL DILEMMA BARBARA WILSON, Dana Point

Jay Sowell’s April 14 letter comes at a very important time, with two crucial events about to occur that will affect the economic health of our city.

The city’s two-year budget is to be adopted in June and a new city manager will soon be hired.

Residents should be very concerned about how our current acting city manager/CFO has signed off on consecutive annual deficits. For most of the last several years, operating and capital expenditures consistently exceeded revenues. Our CFO is projecting sufficient funding for only essential capital expenses for this fiscal year. The question is whether past overspending will make it impossible to pay for other important capital projects such as Dana Point Times April 28-May 4, 2017

cations, the county is participating in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. On Saturday, April 29, there will be several drop-off locations throughout South County, where anyone THE BARTLETT can dispose of unwanted, BULLETIN unused and expired preBy Lisa Bartlett scription medication. The program is free and anonymous.

National Drug Take Back Day also raises awareness for the opioid epidemic we are experiencing nationwide and throughout our community. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports 91 Americans die every day from opioid overdose. In Orange County, drug and alcohol overdoses result in over 5,000 hospitalizations and nearly 600 deaths among residents each year. Cities with the highest rates of drug and alcohol related hospitalizations are generally in the southern and coastal cities of the County.

Drug addiction is something that can affect any family. If you or someone you know needs assistance, call 855.OC.LINKS. For information about Prescription Drug Take Back Day, call 714.647.4133.

South County: Under the Flight Path: On Monday, May 15, from 6-8 p.m., I will host parking solutions for the Lantern District, park improvements and Doheny Village upgrades.

Mayor Pro Tem Paul Wyatt presented an analysis of two similar cities and found that our expenditures far outpaced theirs in every department during the April 18 City Council meeting. At that same meeting, a member of the Finance Review Committee (FRC) tried to warn the Council of the financial challenges posed by deficit spending and dwindling spendable cash. Councilmen Muller, Viczorek and Tomlinson, rather than thanking her for the information, spent an inordinate amount of time discussing whether her appearance would violate the Brown Act. (The city attorney agreed that it was not an issue since it was a publicly noticed meeting.)

Are we falling into the same dilemma as in the story of the “Emperor with No Clothes?” His subjects are afraid to tell him the truth, so he can continue believing he has a magnificent wardrobe.

These same three Councilmen have stymied Mayor Debra Lewis’ and Wyatt’s ef-

a community forum titled “South Orange County: Under the Flight Path” at Laguna Niguel City Hall, located at 30111 Crown Valley Parkway.

This forum will address concerns from South County residents about commercial aircraft flight paths and noise impacting our communities. John Wayne Airport officials will provide information about the Federal Aviation Administration’s Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) and newly implemented Southern California Metroplex Project.

For more information about the FAA’s NextGen, visit www.faa.gov/nextgen.

Like you, I cherish living in South Orange County. It is an honor to serve as your Orange County Supervisor, and I am committed to enhancing our quality of life and addressing community concerns.

For more information about these and other events in my district, visit www.

SupBartlett.ocgov.com, or call my office at 714.834.3550 if I may be of assistance.

Lisa Bartlett is the District 5 supervisor on the Orange County Board of Supervisors. She was elected to office in 2014. DP

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forts to join a taskforce with neighboring cities to share ideas as to how to reduce expenses and solve common problems.

If information is empowerment, why are these Council members satisfied with the status quo?

I urge all who care about the financial wellbeing of our city to write to Council members, to attend Council and FRC meetings (or view online), so you can be aware of the issues at stake.

The elephant in the room is that we have serious financial issues. Instead of working on solutions, our three legacy Councilmen do all they can to ignore it.

We also need a new city manager who will bring fresh thinking and new policies to our city and overcome the missteps of his predecessors.

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EDITOR’S PICK

night. Show runs through May 14. Tickets are $15-$20. 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente. 949.492.0465.

LIVE MUSIC: FELISHA 8-11 p.m. Listen to live music from Felisha at Barnoa Wine Bar. 831 Via Suerte, Suite 106, San Clemente.

949.388.4378. www.barnoawinebar.com.

LIVE MUSIC AT OVERVUE 8-11 p.m. A rotating lineup of musicians performs at OverVue Lounge at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott every Friday and Saturday night. 25135 Park Lantern, Dana Point. 949.661.5000. www.lagunacliffs.com.

Photo: Alex Paris

SUNDAY, APRIL 30: DANA POINT GRAND PRIX OF CYCLING 7 a.m.-4 p.m. The exciting Dana Point Grand Prix of Cycling returns on Sunday. A variety of road bicycle races begins at 7 a.m. at the start/finish line, located at the corner of Del Prado and Violet Lantern. There is also a simultaneous bike expo, featuring demonstrations, exhibitions, bike tune-ups, electric bike demos, giveaways and much more. Visit www.danapointgrandprix.com for more information about the expo, race route and more.

The List

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

Friday | 28 LIVE MUSIC: HANS & JANINE 4 p.m. Join Waterman’s Harbor for live music with Hans & Janine every Friday.

Waterman’s Harbor. 34661 Street of the Golden Lantern, Dana Point. 949.764.3474. www.watermandp.com.

LIVE THEATER: ‘BEAUTY AND THE BEAST’ 7-9 p.m. The JSerra Theatre Company presents Beauty and the Beast, with three performances on Friday and Saturday at San Juan Hills High School. View show times and purchase tickets online. 29211

Stallion Ridge, San Juan Capistrano.

949.493.9307. www.jserra.org.

LIVE THEATER: TENNESSEE WILLIAMS’ ONE-ACT PLAYS 7:30 p.m. The Saddleback College Department of Theatre Arts presents a collection of one-act plays by the iconic playwright, Tennessee Williams. Show runs through May 7, and tickets are $10-$15. 28000 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo.

949.582.4656. www.saddleback.edu/arts.

LIVE MUSIC: THE AMAZING WILDCATS 7:30-11 p.m. Listen to music from The Amazing Wildcats at Iva Lee’s. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.361.2855. www.ivalees.com.

LIVE THEATER: ‘ALMOST, MAINE’ 8 p.m. The Cabrillo Playhouse presents Almost, Maine. In the play, Almost’s residents find themselves falling in and out of love in the strangest ways on one cold Friday

Saturday | 29 WOODIE CLUB AND CAR SHOW 6 a.m.- 3 p.m. Start your springtime Southern California-style by visiting the annual Woodie Club and Car Show at Doheny State Beach. Woodies start lining up in the south day-use area at dawn and begin departing in the mid-afternoon.

25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. www.danapoint.org.

GARDENING CLASS: BENEFICIAL BUGS 8 a.m. Stop by Armstrong Garden Center for a class on how to introduce bugs to your garden that will help it grow. No registration required. 32382 Del Obispo St., San Juan Capistrano. 949.661.6666. www.armstronggarden.com.

REPLACE YOUR LAWN WORKSHOP 9:30-10:30 a.m. Designer Susan Trindle leads a workshop on the five senses of gardening when working with native plants. Learn how to create a native garden that will engage your five senses.

Tree of Life Nursery. 33201 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano. 949.728.0685. www.californianativeplants.com.

BACKYARD CHICKENS WORKSHOP 10 a.m. Getting started raising backyard

chickens is easier than you think. And the benefits of doing so include the regular production of farm-fresh eggs and fertilizer for your garden. This workshop will teach you the basics of coop design, how to buy chickens, permits you’ll need, how to raise chickens and more. Admission is $20 for members, $30 for non-members. The Ecology Center.

32701 Alipaz St., San Juan Capistrano.

949.443.4223. www.theecologycenter.org.

MEET AND GREET: THE OCEAN INSTITUTE’S NEW PRESIDENT 10 a.m.-noon. Meet the Ocean Institute’s new president and CEO, Dan Pingaro, over coffee and conversation. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. 949.496.2274. www.ocean-institute.org.

SATURDAYS AT THE SWALLOW’S INN 2 p.m.-1:30 a.m. A day of live music kicks off with West Coast Strayz at 2 p.m. followed by the Road Kill Kings at 8:30 p.m.

Food from Lisa’s Kitchen will be available throughout the afternoon. 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano.

949.493.3188. www.swallowsinn.com.

OLD HOLLYWOOD CHARITY GALA 5:30-10:30 p.m. Put on your classic, vintage Hollywood attire and enjoy a night of giving and fun with the San Clemente Junior Women’s Club, which includes dinner, entertainment, fantastic prizes, auctions and classic Hollywood big band music.

The event is open to the public until sold out. Tickets are $85. 200 Avenida La Pata, San Clemente. www.scjwc.org.

LIVE MUSIC: BOXCAR 7 7:30-11 p.m. Listen to music from Boxcar 7 at Iva Lee’s. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.361.2855. www.ivalees.com.

BIOLUMINESCENCE NIGHT CRUISE 8-10 p.m. Hop aboard the Ocean Institute’s R/V Sea Explorer to witness marine birds, sea lions, and bioluminescent plankton.

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At the Movies: Much to See in ‘The Lost City of Z’

BY MEGAN BIANCO, DANA POINT TIMES

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riter-director James Gray’s new movie, The Lost City of Z, comes four months after Martin Scorsese’s Silence, which featured similar themes of exploration and madness in the middle of the jungle.

The latter is about two priests searching for their mentor on a Japanese island; the former is about real-life British explorer Percy Fawcett, who was convinced he could find proof of a lost Amazonian city. Though Gray’s feature doesn’t have a Dana Point Times April 28-May 4, 2017

religious aspect, like Scorsese’s, it is just as thought-provoking.

From 1905-1925, highly regarded military man and family man Fawcett (Charlie Hunnam) is offered the chance to search throughout a recently discovered uncharted territory near Brazil to find if there is a definitive population from the past. Along with him is his newly assigned partner, Henry Costin (Robert Pattinson). While at home, he struggles to maintain an active long-distance relationship with his family, including wife, Nina (Sienna Miller), and eldest son,

Jack (Tom Holland).

Lost City of Z is a fascinating study on obsession and passion of one man’s dedication that most who read the report believed was nonsense. The writing is period appropriate in making Fawcett both a man of his time and ahead of it politically. The cinematography of the tribes and wildlife is beautiful and gives off a stark, mysterious atmosphere.

Gray delivers his most impressive filmmaking since Two Lovers (2008), and Hunnam achieves possibly his best performance to date. Even Miller is given some decent

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character development as the wife at home, when she could’ve been easily wasted. DP www.danapointtimes.com

WELCOME TO

aging well | FOR THE YOUNG AT HEART ur little corner of the world is the perfect place to age well.

There are opportunities to get and stay active at almost every turn in Dana Point, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano. In our temperate climate, the outdoors is always a suitable playground, but our various institutions also host numerous educational, recreational and social activities for seniors.

It’s a good thing, too—about half of all residents in the tri-cities are over the age of 45. The community seeking to age well is robust. While some choose to engage the social offerings from our city’s senior centers, others take to the open waves on a stand-up paddleboard. While some choose one of several 55+ communities to better their lives, other seniors find members of their community about town.

Our goal in Aging Well is to connect those looking to live a fruitful life with the people, programs and organizations hoping to help them do that. Everything in here is meant to inspire and enrich the lives of those willing to take it by storm.

You’ll get inspired by the snapshots of senior life in South Orange County, and hear firsthand about how senior folks are

maximizing the resources of this area. Read about a local pickleball league that has exploded in recent years, allowing seniors to stay active and social, in a competitive setting, without putting too much stress on the body.

For those looking to take up a new hobby, there’s a feature about how to use community resources to pick up art, education, recreation and volunteering. And for the animal-inclined, there’s a story about the benefits of companionship pets.

In our feature story on 55+ communities, you’ll learn about what really goes down at some of South Orange County’s finest senior living neighborhoods, and how your life can be enriched by living in a place with people your own age and amenities suited for aging well.

Lastly, you’ll find numerous stories about the practicalities of aging, and how to handle them in a stress-free manner. From medical concerns to staying in touch with technology, the stories in this issue will help seniors and others approaching that age begin the process of crossing all T’s and dotting all I’s.

There’s a lot to do in the area for seniors, and many of those things are spotlighted in this issue. So get reading, and start living.

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STAYING ACTIVE

Four quick activities to get you moving, thinking and creating

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BY MATT CORTINA

hey say nothing good comes of idle hands. But what they don’t say—those glass-halfempty idiom makers—is that good things are made by busy hands. With an active mindset and a willing attitude, your years after 50 can be the most productive of your life.

Luckily, there are numerous avenues to explore an active lifestyle in South Orange County. We’re privy to a natural playground in the Harbor, on the ocean and in our rolling hills. But we also have world-class senior exercise, art, education and volunteering opportunities right in our neighborhoods. Through programs and services offered by the cities of Dana Point, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano, and the County of Orange, you’ll be able to get going on your road to activity in no time.

Create Your Masterpiece Whether your ambition is to create a homemade gift in time for the holidays, or to finally put together the masterwork you’ve always carried in your mind, there are numerous ways to start an art project in South County. The city of San Clemente offers a variety of beginner and intermediate art classes at the Dorothy Visser Senior Center. Whether you want to work with watercolors, sketching, acrylics and oils, or jewelry, there is a class waiting to teach you the basics to get you on your way and let your mind create. If inspiration is what you’re looking for, check out the plein air painting competition put on by the San Clemente Art Association, or walk around the tri-cities to find your own outdoor muses. If theater’s your bag, the Beach Cities Senior Club takes trips to performances on stage regularly throughout the year.

Advance Your Knowledge Keeping your mind fresh and taking on new educational challenges is a key component of aging well. Whether you’re committing to learning a new skill or taking a master’s class, as long as your brainwaves are flowing, you’re doing well. Luckily there are a lot of free, low-commitment opportunities to learn in the tri-cities. The Dana Point Nature Interpretive Center and Ocean Institute can be a wealth of

local marine knowledge. The San Onofre Foundation hosts a regular summer lecture series about a variety of topics. And the San Juan Capistrano Library hosts film nights, book talks and more.

Test Your Body All three senior centers host physical education and workout classes for those over the age of 55. San Clemente offers a small gym with workout equipment, while Dana Pont is equipped with a basketball court. The San Juan facility hosts a number of classes taught by professionals.

There are seated fitness classes, stretching and toning workouts, hula groups, chair yoga and much more. Of course our communities are also home to a number of watersport, cycling, walking and equestrian groups that can apply some of these exercise techniques to a specific task.

Help Your Community Volunteering is a great way to try on a “second career” after retiring while also continuing to provide a service to the community. RSVP, formerly the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, is a free members-only program that matches willing senior volunteers to opportunities that match their interest, skills and desires. Established in 1971, RSVP is one of the largest senior volunteer organizations in the nation with more than 360,000 volunteers. Check out www.oneoc.org for more information on how you can sign up to making a difference in the tri-cities.

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BY ERIC HEINZ

tudies on senior citizens and their relationship with comfort pets show that more often than not, animals and humans benefit each other in a mutual way.

But before becoming the owner of a pet, people should always consult with professionals to see if their living situation will work for both them and the pet.

Sharron Johnson, who visits various assisted living facilities, works with her certified therapy dog, Linus, who had to go through two years of training through the National Therapy Dog Registry “K9 to 5” program and tests administered by the American Kennel Club.

“It’s gaining a lot of traction as more people figure out what kinds of satisfaction can come out of having a therapy dog,” Johnson said.

Johnson frequents San Clemente Villas by the Sea, an assisted living and memory care facility, as well as other nursing

Having a pet can benefit seniors looking for companionship

homes so seniors can enjoy the company of Linus. She said bringing joy to the residents is her top priority.

“They just get so excited to see him,” Johnson said. “I know how much my animals have meant to me, having grown up with dogs. But it takes commitment and consistency. There are some residents at the Villas in assisted living who do have cats or dogs, and they’re a joy.”

Johnson said if people are interested in training a therapy dog, they should be diligent in their search to find a reputable and experienced organization.

Dr. John Agostini of San Clemente Veterinary Hospital is on the board of the nonprofit Pet Project Foundation, which raises funds for medical care for animals at the San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Shelter.

Agostini said by keeping the animals healthy and alive, people whose pets recently died may find comfort in another pet looking for a home.

“That allows a nice opportunity for people to adopt these animals,” Agostini

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Sharron Johnson and her therapy dog, Linus, visit various senior living facilities in South Orange County.

Photo: Eric Heinz

said. “A lot of the people who adopt are senior citizens. I’ve had clients who have been in town for years, and a happy bond is formed. A lot of older people benefit from having a pet in the house.”

Agostini said the pets also help people stay active to some degree, but people should be capable of taking care of the pet, he said.

Most seniors enjoy the company of a lap dog or a dog that isn’t quite as rambunctious as a puppy, Agostini said, but each relationship is different.

Pet Project Foundation also helps senior

citizensiving on a fixed income pay for their pets’ care.

“If someone doesn’t want the responsibility of taking care of the pet, but they benefit from being around them, they can become a volunteer at the shelter,”Agostini said, adding they have to go through training first. “There are many volunteers there who are in their 70s and 80s.”

For more information about Pet Project Foundation, visit www.petprojectfoundation.org. For more information about the National Therapy Dog Registry, visit www.nationaltherapydogregistry.com.

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The 55+ communities at Rancho Mission Viejo offer social and recreational opportunities in a beautiful setting. Photo: Courtesy

SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITIES

Communities for those 55 and older foster relationships and healthy living

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BY MATT CORTINA AND ERIC HEINZ

s you get older, it’s common to want to live in a community with people of a similar age, who share the same experiences and values as you. With a sizable aging population in South Orange County, there are likewise a number of communities designated for folks over the age of 55.

These communities offer quality of life, more than anything else. With amenities and activities suited for people of a certain age, members are empowered to live without caution and enjoy what life has to offer.

We highlighted two communities in South Orange County: the residential and lifestyle community of Rancho Mission Viejo (and their subsequent senior community, Gavilan), and San Clemente Village, which is an organization that fosters community through events and programs.

Rancho Mission Viejo The Ranch, as it’s known, refers to 23,000 acres of space behind San Juan Capistrano and San Clemente. About 25 percent of the land is in the process of being developed, which includes mixed-use villages, parks, clubhouses, retail centers, farms, trails, businesses and senior living centers—in short, it’s a small town.

In total, about 6,000 of these homes are reserved for people over 55 years old. The first village, Sendero, is already built and

San Clemente Village brings the senior community together through programs and events. Photo: Courtesy

sold, but includes Gavilan, a grouping of four neighborhoods of single-floor homes.

In Gavilan is The Hacienda, a 55-plus only clubhouse with a fitness center, lounge, outdoor patio with grills, garden, bocce courts, pool and meeting rooms.

And there’s more to come. In the Reserve’s newest village, Esencia, is more Gavilan neighborhoods abutting all-ages neighborhoods in order to foster mixedage activities. There are six Gavilan neighborhoods currently selling homes. They all have access to The Outlook, a resortstyle pool with an outdoor dining area, fire pit and much more. And of course, all 55-plus residents throughout Esencia can access The Hacienda in Sendero.

But the neighborhood amenities themselves are just one part of the appeal of Rancho Mission Viejo. There are breathtaking views available from the The Hilltop Center, and trails that jut through the region’s rugged terrain.

Homes in the community range from $600,000 to $900,000, and the other neighborhoods are scheduled to be built in phases over the coming years. For more information on the community, visit www. ranchomissionviejo.com.

San Clemente Village Launched in October 2016, the San Clemente Village is a volunteer-run organization that provides mutual services among

its elderly members, ages 55 and older. It is governed by a board of directors and is supported by subcommittees.

San Clemente Village representative Bob Coff, an operating manager who works with other volunteers, said members take turns with various duties as much as they can. They provide transportation, help with errands and other household chores. It’s also intended to be a social organization to encourage people to become engaged with others.

“Socialized isolation is very debilitating, so the Village keeps us very engaged in the community,” Coff said during the April 18 San Clemente City Council meeting.

“We have members who are 90 years old who have given up their cars because The Village provides transportation up to the grocery store or church. For people who are very independent to give up their cars is a very big accomplishment.”

Membership fees can be found on the Village website. Volunteer opportunities are also available to nonmembers. The Village will accept any age for volunteers, and Reams said they eventually want to start working with teens who want to volunteer. That program is still being developed.

Sherry Reams, president of San Clemente Village, said the organization has increased its membership since launching.

“We now have 77 members and 60 volunteers who have gone through background checks and training,” Reams said.

The Village has also increased its monthly and weekly activities, such as lawn bowling, bridge, bunco, cooking demonstrations, yoga and meditation, and more.

The most popular is the dine-out nights, which are once a month.

Reams said about 15 to 20 people attend the night out at a local restaurant.

To help with technology education, the group helps seniors learn how to choose a password and shows people what certain things mean in a computer and how to avoid online fraud.

“One of the things we’re going to start doing is a safety series, such as how to identify Medicare fraud and how to hire a contractor, how to avoid insurance fraud,” Reams said. “We will work with the sheriff’s department for self-defense for seniors.”

An increase of sociability among members has been noticed, Reams said, which has helped them get out of their homes more frequently.

“We want to set up a program for teens who will teach technology for different products,” Reams said “We are always looking for new ideas.”

A monthly newsletter will be distributed in the near future, once the Village is able to get a new marketing professional.

People do not need to be members to sign up for the newsletter, which can be done on the organization’s website.

For more information about the San Clemente Village, call 949.441.1438 or email info@scvillage.org and visit www.scvillage. org for updates and event calendar.

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PREPARATION IS KEY

How to be ready in the event of a natural disaster

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BY MATT CORTINA

e hope it never happens in South Orange County, but of course natural disasters are a part of life on Earth. And though the paths of earthquakes, storms, heat waves, tsunamis and more can seem arbitrary, there are several steps seniors can take to be aware of potential emergency situations, and to prepare for them.

Here are four basic tips to get you started with your emergency plan, but we recommend consulting your local city emergency planning department for more specific information.

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Survey Your Risks

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Devise a Plan

Making sure you’re prepared for an emergency first requires you to find out what types of emergencies are most likely.

Regionally speaking, an earthquake, extreme heat and flooding could create an emergency situation. All of these risks lead to specific life-threatening reactions, such as loss of power, structural damage that blocks movement, fire, high temperatures, lack of access to clean water, and hypothermia.

Planning can save lives. This starts with installing adequate fire prevention items like a smoke alarm and fire extinguisher.

It also extends to ensuring food, medicine and clean water are in a reasonably safe and accessible location in your home.

You should keep emergency phone numbers and those of neighbors and loved ones saved both on your phone and in print, near a landline if possible. Planning suitable evacuation routes both out of your home and out of your neighborhood is a potentially life-saving endeavor. And, of course, it’s important to make sure that if you, or anyone you’re living with, has disabilities, that you consider all potential impediments that may create in an emergency.

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An emergency kit located in a safe, accessible area could save your life. It should include medicine, water, food, a flashlight, batteries, a radio, important emergency and family contacts, backup glasses or hearing aids, and whatever else you deem a necessity. You should replace the perishable items—batteries and food—every six months to ensure they’ll work should they ever be needed. Additionally, you should consider keeping important documents like your insurance, passports and vital records nearby, or in a safe place that will be accessible in an emergency.

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The tri-cities are home to several emergency preparedness organizations. In Dana Point, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano, the Community Emergency Response Team holds a series of classes that educates members of the community on everything to do in the event of a disaster, from preparation to fire safety to medical concerns. You can also check with each city to see where the nearest shelter is to your community. Also, reach out to your community manager or HOA directors to see if they have localized emergency response plans and designated shelters. It also doesn’t hurt to have a “buddy system” approach, and exchange information with a neighbor or friend in the event of a disaster.

Make an Emergency Kit

Connect with Your Community

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THE DOCTOR IS IN

Telemedicine, housecalls and concierge services make receiving healthcare more comfortable and convenient

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BY DEBRA HOLM

ast year’s closure of Saddleback Memorial Hospital in San Clemente left many South County residents without a nearby resource for emergency room care. However, many visits to the ER are not truly emergencies. The good news is there is now a convenient local service to assist with acute health care assessment.

MedHero, located in San Clemente, offers “Advanced Urgent Care.” What this means is that in addition to traditional urgent care services, MedHero offers telemedicine via a smartphone app, as well as house calls.

Dr. Gregory Moreno, founder of MedHero, wants to be clear that their services are not intended to replace a necessary emergency room visit, or a call to 9-1-1 in a life-threatening situation. Their goal is to bridge the gap between services provided

by a primary care physician and an unnecessary—as well as potentially lengthy and expensive—visit to a hospital emergency room.

Dr. Moreno states that, “Urgent care and house calls have become a big part of current healthcare insurance reform.” He also observed that, in many instances, the visits senior patients make to emergency rooms involve routine treatment for skin tears and minor bumps and bruises.

Avoiding an emergency room visit is a “win-win” answer for all parties involved.

An insurance company benefits from avoiding an expensive emergency room visit and possible hospital stay. A patient is allowed to receive treatment in the comfort and privacy of their own home. Hospital medical staff can administer to those who truly require immediate emergency care as opposed to those with conditions that can be treated just as effectively by other medical professionals.

The MedHero app may be downloaded on to a smart phone for readily available telemedicine. Photo: Courtesy of MedHero

MedHero’s services include treating lacerations, burns, rashes, stomach flu, sunburn urinary issues, diarrhea and dehydration as well as sprains and broken bones. X-rays are taken onsite, and many prescriptions are available at the facility.

So what is telemedicine? The sequence begins by downloading the MedHero app and inputting your medical history and health concern. An interview is then conducted via telephone. In instances where a laceration, rash or skin infection may be present, a photo taken with a smartphone

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is submitted. A diagnosis is made, and a treatment plan is recommended. Any prescriptions needed are faxed to a pharmacy chosen by the patient.

Making local residents aware of these services—particularly seniors—has been a challenge for Dr. Moreno and his staff.

Current technology may not be readily available to those they hope to reach. If a patient is treated during a visit to the MedHero office, they are provided with information about the MedHero app and encouraged to take advantage of its many benefits. For potential patients who are unfamiliar with installing apps on a smartphone, the staff at MedHero will gladly assist with this process. For more information, visit www. medherosc.com or call 949.207.3603.

Doctor in My House is a membershipbased concierge medical practice providing services to the tri-city area. Three program options are available that can be tailored to a patient’s specific needs. Services offered include house calls, preventative care, advice regarding nutritional needs, and exercise plans. If a specialist is required, your physician reviews and coordinates all referrals. Doctors also monitor medications to ensure there are no potential conflicts or prescriptions they deem to be unnecessary.

For more information about Doctor in My House, visit www. doctorinmyhouse. com or call 949.491.1424.

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QUITE THE PICKLE Local seniors use pickleball league to stay active

BY STEVE BREAZEALE

Video chatting services offer a way to have a face-to-face conversation with loved ones remotely.

STAYING CONNECTED

WITH LOVED ONES Using technology to keep in touch with family and friends

BY MATT CORTINA

hough much of aging well requires seniors to get outside and unplug from an everincreasing flurry of advertisements, Facebook posts and “fake news,” technology serves a vital role in communicating with loved ones—particularly those in younger generations.

Luckily, about 80 percent of seniors have a cell phone according to a Pew Research study, and 60 percent of adults access the internet. That means the tools of email, video chatting and social media are available to more seniors than ever.

Speaking from experience, video chatting services like Skype, Google video, and Apple’s FaceTime are great ways to have face-to-face conversations with people who live far away or people who

are unable to leave the house. You can watch grandchildren grow from across the country, or just have a conversation with a friend across town without feeling disconnected. Using video recording programs on smart phones and computers is also as easy as opening the program, clicking record, then clicking send—a text or email of your video message will be in the inbox of your recipient in seconds.

Social media is also a convenient way to keep tabs on those important to you. Facebook, of course, allows you a look at the everyday thoughts and images from your network, but ask your friends and family if there are blogs, Instagram accounts (a photo sharing phone program), Twitter handles or more that you can access at your leisure.

he sport of pickleball might have a peculiar name, but the action is very familiar. The court on which it is played is small but the boundaries and movements required are easily understood. It is considered by many to be the fastest-growing sport in the United States, and it is one of the more unique activities out there today.

“It’s like ping pong on steroids.” Dana Point Pickleball co-founder Gary Koupal said, perhaps more accurately, when describing the game.

Pickleball was created in 1965 and has since become extremely popular nationwide. According to the USA Pickleball Association, more than 2.5 million people across North America play the sport, and it has become a favorite amongst seniors.

It is a mix between tennis and badminton that does not demand an excessive amount of movement when played at the recreational level.

Koupal and his wife and group co-founder Patti are the resident pickleball experts in the tri-city area. Gary and Patti can be found doling out game strategy and rules inside the Dana Point Community Center gym every Tuesday and Thursday morning as they lead the members of Dana Point Pickleball in organized games.

The Koupals started the club in 2016 and joined up with the Dana Point Community Center to provide free court usage for all interested players. They are certified ambassadors of the USAPA and teach beginners the fundamentals and rules so people can play the first time they show up for a gym session. Dana Point Pickleball also provides equipment free of charge.

Dana Point Pickleball has grown to include over 40 members since 2016. The group meets twice a week at the Dana Point Community Center. Photo: Steve Breazeale

Since the group started in 2016, their numbers have grown to include more than 50 weekly members. The group has players that range from ages 40 to 80.

A reason for the game’s widespread popularity, particularly amongst seniors, is that it accommodates all skill levels and is user-friendly.

Games usually last around 15 minutes, and a player can achieve anywhere from two to four miles worth of steps in a twohour window, Gary estimates.

A pickleball game features four players, two to a side, hitting a plastic ball back and forth into the other team’s area with paddles, much like the action of tennis.

The scoring system is similar to ping pong, and there is a low net that divides the court.

Once the ball is served and in play, players creep closer to the net and most of the action takes place in close quarters. The action inside tight spaces provides a good low-impact exercise, but it also gets the players’ minds thinking strategically.

“A lot of people are not as agile. I can’t run up to it, but I was practicing all the strategy,” Patti Koupal said. “Some people are naturally just stronger and better but you can kind of balance it off as you play around.”

“People come and play (pickleball) and they have a smile. They come in and play and say ‘Oh, that was a good shot. I had a good time’. It’s just a natural instinct,” Gary Koupal added.

Dana Point Pickleball is open to everyone ages 18 and up, and meets every Tuesday and Thursday at the Dana Point Community Center from 8- to 10:30 a.m.

For more information visit www.danapointpickleballblog.blogspot.com.

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TAKING CARE OF

MOM AND DAD

What to expect when taking care of your aging parents

BY MATT CORTINA

t’s a part of the circle of life for many: parents take care of their children when they’re young, and children in turn take care of their parents when they’re old. There’s a beautiful symmetry in the way parentchild units help each other in times of need.

Nevertheless, it’s not always easy to see our parents get older, and the transition from child to caretaker can be difficult.

Luckily, you’re not the first to go through the process, and there are tons of resources from state and federal aging authorities to nonprofit groups to help you through the process.

Here are a few key points aggregated from the Department of State and the AARP to keep in mind as you begin the process of caring for your aging parents.

Communicate The first step to figuring out any elderly care plan is to communicate with your parent or parents. Let them know that change will only come slowly, and that their quality of life is paramount. They should feel like they are in control of the decisions that will affect the next chapter of their lives. Be sure you know what their concerns are as they age, and also what they hope to accomplish.

Know the Warning Signs Oftentimes, parents will either hide issues from their children or think small details that they’ve lived with, and dealt with, for a while are things they are in control of. Older folks also may develop physical or mental illnesses that they are unable to control. So it’s helpful to know that in conjunction with communicating with your parents, you should educate

yourself on common signs that indicate they need help. Failure to take medication, sudden weight loss, burns or injury marks, extreme forgetfulness or suspicion and deterioration of personal habits can all be signs that something is happening with your loved one, and a medical professional should be consulted.

Research Living Options Whether your parents decide to continue living in their homes or move to a senior facility, it’s good to research the caretaking options available to your family. Senior living facilities range from hands-off 55-andolder living communities to round-the-clock assisted living. Check with your parents’ insurance provider, often Medicaid, to

determine what facilities are available.

If your parent or parents choose to stay home, research caretaking companies that can provide companionship, basic housekeeping and food preparation when you’re not around. The County of Orange also provides services to senior citizens.

Take Time for Yourself It can frankly be exhausting to care for your parents, especially if you have young children and work to manage. That’s why it’s important to delegate responsibility with family, friends and service organizations; communicate with your family and your parents about the toll it’s taking; and stick to the goals you set for yourself with regards to caring for your parents.

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DOUBLE-CHECK THE CALLER ID

Common phone and internet scams of which to be wary

BY MATT CORTINA

echnology enables us to stay in touch with friends and family and conduct a lot of business from the comfort of our own homes. No doubt, it’s a vital piece of aging well. But scammers have long been using telephone and internet channels to bilk people—particularly seniors—out of money.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) highlights several reasons why seniors are often the targets of phone and internet scams. Seniors tend to have nest egg financial resources, which make them targets for scammers. Folks who grew up before 1950 also tend to be more trusting, or at least more willing to hear what a scammer has to say, and thus more likely to be persuaded. Seniors also may feel ashamed that they’ve been had by a

scammer, and thus unwilling to report it— though who can blame someone for being taken, it’s important to let officials know what’s going around the community.

The nonprofit National Council on Aging as well as local law enforcement has

highlighted several common scams for which to look out.

Pigeon Drop In this scam, a person will call you or send you an email indicating that they have a large amount of money and is willing to give you some of it if only you divulge your bank account information or put up money of your own. This is the notorious “Nigerian prince” scam, wherein a member of the African country’s royalty, potentially a relative of yours, says it’s your lucky day. But, it’s not. And you should be wary of any offer like this, even if a lawyer or advocate calls to back up the claim.

Fake Accident Unfortunately, access to the names of your friends or relatives may be readily available on the internet to scammers.

That’s why you may get a phone call or email saying that that person is in trouble and needs money wired to them immediately. But be aware of the person sending that message, even if they have an official-sounding title or email address.

Always check with the relative in question, or feel free to contact the Orange County Sheriff’s Department to check out any potential scam.

Perfect Product Scammers will sometimes try to convince seniors that there’s a once-in-a-life-

time product guaranteed to extend life and vitality. With all the products advertised on TV and the internet nowadays, it’s easy to believe the phone is just another avenue through which to be sold a product. But often, these products never come after payment is received.

Fraudulent Charity Who can forget the episode of Seinfeld where George gives out “donations” to the “Human Fund,” as an office holiday gift?

Of course, he made up the Human Fund, thus having to not pay for gifts. Scammers will use the same tactic, although with less hilarious results. Be aware of anyone soliciting donations for any nonprofit, and do your research on the organization before committing to any payment.

Email Scams There’s a lot we still don’t know about email scams—as technology and virus blockers change, so do scams. But there is a common tactic being employed. Often called phishing, scammers will send you an email asking to verify personal or financial information. This can result in everything from full robbery of your sensitive information to installation of a virus on your computer. Get a good virus scanner on your computer, be very skeptical of opening anything in your email’s junk box and if in doubt, check with a friend, family member or other authority.

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FOR THE YOUNG AT HEART

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BY TOM BLAKE

e who live in the tri-city area are blessed with a wonderful climate, a beautiful ocean and beaches, and a plethora of outdoor activity opportunities. The people aover 50 I encounter embrace life in so many positive ways.

Here is how some of our local citizens are aging well.

Ruth Ruth Levitan, a widow, is a spry 97.

Ruth has lived in the same home in Dana Point for 42 years. Three times a week, she does water aerobics at the Niguel Shores pool with the Dippy Dolphins.

Ruth says, “I also belong to the Garden Club, Women’s Club and a reading club (one book per month). I do bible study at my church (with homework), walk daily and eat fresh fruit and vegetables. I avoid starchy foods.”

Yoko Yoko Smith, 62, San Juan Capistrano, says, “I have a positive attitude and will do anything fun, not dangerous and not skydiving.

“After retiring from a career in industrial engineering in 2010, I’ve had the time of my life: traveling, bike riding, hiking, snow skiing, and taking Zumba and Silver Sneaker classes. In 2016, I sold my home in San Diego and moved to San Juan Capistrano to be near my son and his wife. My grandson was born this January and what a blessing he is!

“I attend a wonderful church (Saddleback Church), play poker with an eclectic group of guys on Fridays, and have dates with my long-distance friend on weekends I traveled to Iceland in February and took a cruise to Vancouver last week. One of my goals in 2017 is to learn standup paddle boarding. Also, if anyone would like to be my bike riding or hiking buddy, let Tom know.”

Laura & Marilyn Marilyn Brown and Laura Schreibman are exercise and stand up paddle boarding friends Brown, 72, says, “I’ve been widowed three years, a San Clemente resident for 37 years, retired Hospice Registered Nurse, mother of three sons, grandmother of four, and daughter to my 94-year-old mother. I am a blessed woman with a loving family, great friends and neighbors.

Marilyn says, “I do stand up paddle boarding (SUP) both inside and outside of Dana Harbor two to three times a week.

“I keep track of my daily steps and try to achieve 10,000 steps a day. My friend and I share a personal trainer twice a week and I belong to Fitness Elite Women’s Gym in Laguna Niguel where I participate in Reformer Pilates, Barre and Urban Rebound classes. I enjoy gardening, belonging to a book club, and recently became a member of Soroptimist of Capistrano Bay and travel as much as I can.

Schreibman, 70, San Clemente, says, “Aging well means continuing an active, involved, challenging lifestyle. Three years ago, I retired from my position as Professor of Psychology at University of California, San Diego, where I taught and conducted research for 30 years.

“I am involved in a lot of exercise activities, six days a week. I take Pilates and Barre classes, work with a personal trainer, and have taken up SUP with a vengeance!

“In college, I played guitar. I have resumed playing in retirement. Social isolation is a huge problem for retirees so I retain prior friendships and make new ones. Plus, my husband and I travel for leisure.”

for two to three hours, three times a week, either in the Harbor or in the ocean. This is an excellent sport to keep you in good overall shape. I love being on the ocean with fresh air, sunshine and a great group of women.

“I recently started strength training with a personal trainer who is also my outrigger coach. I try to stay slim by eating healthy.

“Spending time with my 10-year-old granddaughter is a priority. We like to travel and adventure out together. We go camping, hiking, and take lots of road trips.”

Mike & Jane

Karen Karen Jensen got a great start to aging well—after working for 30 years--by retiring March 30 from Pacific Western Bank, where she was as an assistant vice president.

Karen said, “This chapter will bring a lovely new experience taking up forgotten joys like planting flowers on a beautiful spring day with my sweetheart of almost 50 years, traveling to see our loved ones and actually baking (instead of buying cookies for our six grandkids!).

“Having time to spend relaxing with my Bible instead of rushing through and missing the blessings will be precious.

“I see the golden commodity that has been missing is time. I plan to take advantage and use it or waste it well! Happy times looking back and happy times looking ahead.”

Linda Hakim, 62, a widow, says, “I have paddled with the Dana Point Outrigger Canoe Club for 20 years. We practice

Mike and Jane Lockett, owners of The UPS Store on PCH in Dana Point, believe surrounding themselves with good people helps them stay young. They said, “We have a saying in our family, ‘If your house is not in order, everything else falls by the wayside.’ It’s important for us to put our family and each other first.

“We love walking our dog Zo in our beautiful neighborhood, eating at our local restaurants, and attending our church in Capistrano Beach. Our grandson, a senior at Dana Hills High School, helps to keep us current. Nurturing our personal relationships helps us to be better in all that we do.”

Terry

Ken Linda

day afternoons, and at Stillwater in Dana Point most Wednesday nights.

“I walked every day in 2016. And I watch what I eat; it’s usually yogurt and fruit for lunch. Recently, a friend and I went to Texas and danced in Austin, San Antonio and Bandera.

“If senior single men want to meet nice women, take up country dancing. See you at the Swallows!”

Ken Stetter is aging well. Retired for 14 years, in his 70s, he takes no medications or pills. Ken says, “Country and Western dancing is my passion; I dance three or four times each week. You can find me at the Swallows Inn in San Juan Capistrano on Thursday nights and Sun-

Terry Lee Ives, San Clemente, says, “To me, aging well means I take individual personal responsibility for my health, creating a quality of life as I age into my 70s, 80s, 90s, and over 100!

“As a former triathlete, I recognize the importance of the food I eat, the time spent on cardio exercise, mind and body, and my faith, attitude and positive thinking are important.

“I am active in selling and advising and servicing Medicare A, B, C, and D benefits. I plan to work until age 90, and be a ski instructor until age 101. I have had a second home at the base of Beaver Creek Mountain in Colorado since 1996 and have skied in Colorado for 32 years.”

GETTING OUT (Cont. from page 10) A net will drop down 600 feet to capture these creatures. Cost is $24-$45. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point.

949.496.2274. www.ocean-institute.org LIVE MUSIC: WILFAX 8-11 p.m. Listen to live music from Wilfax at Barnoa Wine Bar. 831 Via Suerte, Suite 106, San Clemente. 949.388.4378. www.barnoawinebar.com.

Sunday | 30 GUIDED NATURE HIKE 8-9:15 a.m. Join an Orange County Parks Ranger for a one-mile hike around Bell Canyon in Caspers Wilderness Park.

Parking is $5, the hike is free. 33401 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano.

949.923.2210. www.ocparks.com/caspers.

OCEAN INSTITUTE WHALE WATCHING 10 a.m. Hop aboard the Ocean Institute’s R/V Sea Explorer this spring for whale watching excursions. Tickets range from $25-$45. Visit the Institute’s website for more dates and times. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. 949.496.2274. www.ocean-institute.org.

FIESTA DAYS 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The San Juan Capistrano Historical Society will hold its fifth annual Fiesta Days, featuring crafts, arts, exhibits, food tasting and much more. This year will see the return of many favorites including tortilla making, piñatas, shell bracelets, whaling memorabilia, an 1890 chore table and 19th-century games. 31831 Los Rios Street, San Juan Capistrano. 949.493.8444. www.sjchistoricalsociety.com.

Monday | 01 FREE GUITAR LESSONS 5-6 p.m. Free beginner-level acoustic guitar lessons for middle school to college age youth every Monday. Guitars provided or students can bring their own. 1040 Calle Negocio, San Clemente.

949.388.0114. coamusicarts@gmail.com. www.communityoutreachalliance.com.

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

language development, social interaction and problem-solving. Cost is $30 for a single class. Program runs through May 9.

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

FRIED CHICKEN AND WAFFLES

HALF-PRICE 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. $22.50. Half price on Tuesdays but trips are available every day of the week. Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point.

949.496.5794. www.danawharf.com.

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

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

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

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

Wednesday | 03 FRENCH CONVERSATION CLUB 2-4 p.m. Every Wednesday. Look for the table with the French flag surrounded by a group of people speaking French. No cost to join. Café Calypso. 114 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente. 949.493.5228, or 949.369.5482.

KARAOKE AT THE SWALLOW’S INN 7 p.m. Sing karaoke, imbibe and eat free popcorn at The Swallow’s Inn’s karaoke night with Bobby and Joel. 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano.

949.493.3188. www.swallowsinn.com.

MIXOLOGY UNIVERSITY 7 p.m. Every Wednesday, Waterman’s Harbor bartenders and mixology experts teach guests how to make the restaurant’s cocktails. Guests will have the opportunity to make and taste three cocktails.

Event is $25. Waterman’s Harbor. 34661 Street of the Golden Lantern, Dana Point.

949.764.3474. www.watermandp.com.

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

TINY TOTS: PARENT AND ME PROGRAM 9-10:15 a.m. Join the Ocean Institute for a six-week, maritime-themed series of exploration and play suitable for children ages 2 and 3. Stretch your child’s imagination through creative play that supports

FREE COMEDY AT MOLLY BLOOM’S 9:30 p.m. Every Wednesday, free comedy at Molly Bloom’s with food and drink specials.

There will be local and professional talent.

2391 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente.

949.218.0120. www.mollybloomspub.com.

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THEDISH DISH THE

rom Los Angeles to Nashville, fried chicken is sold in warped shacks and up-to-code boutiques reproduced to look like those shacks. Many of these places will claim to have the best fried chicken, and many are right to do so.

But fried chicken is comfort food. Chefs can sprinkle organic smoked sumac in the batter or raise chickens in their grandmother’s backyard, but fried chicken appeals more to the soul than the taste buds, so empirical research is a little fruitless.

Given that criteria, Mollie’s makes fried chicken that could stand up against Gus’s, Roscoe’s, Yardbird or any other take. And they don’t make a big deal about it; out of what seems like 300 menu items, “fried chicken and waffles” gets a bolded font and a small box. You could miss it.

But then you’d be missing a breast, wing

and thigh that are wrapped in a thin, crispy and deeply umami skin, flecked with a healthy amount of fiery black pepper. The meat is moist and abundant, and the balance of crunch to chew is exemplary.

Underneath, two gorgeous Belgian waffles are crispy and light, and taste like vanilla and lemon. A Tapatio butter rounds out the dish and elevates it beyond reproach—if this isn’t your style of waffle or chicken, the butter is undeniable.

Perhaps it’s the big, perpetually filled coffee mug, or the wood panels, or the well-worn booths—or maybe it really is the chicken—but Mollie’s is comfort. Though you should see for yourself.

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Via Suerte, Suite 106, San Clemente.

949.388.4378. www.barnoawinebar.com.

LOS RIOS GARDEN ANGELS 8:30-10:30 a.m. Join Goin Native Therapeutic Gardens volunteers, students and teachers at the Montanez Adobe inside Los Rios Park in San Juan Capistrano. Help care for and maintain native plants and butterflies while enjoying a little dirt therapy and friendship. Every Thursday. No experience needed. 31790 Paseo Adelanto, San Juan Capistrano. www.goinnative.net.

UPCOMING EVENT: FRIDAY, MAY 5

SESSIONS AT STILLWATER 7 p.m. Listen to live music when artists from around the world perform together.

Stillwater Spirits and Sounds. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point. 949.661.6003. www.danapointstillwater.com.

SPANISH WINE TASTING 7-9 p.m. Stop by Barnoa Wine Bar for a tasting of Spanish wines. Admission is $25 and includes light appetizers. 831

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Mollie’s Famous Café. 32033 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano.

949.240.9261. www.molliesfamouscafesjc.com

LIVE THEATER: ‘THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS’ 8 p.m. The Camino Real Playhouse presents this classic happy-go-lucky view of small town vice and statewide political side-stepping through the demise of the Chicken Ranch, known since the 1850s as one of the better pleasure palaces in all of Texas. Show runs through May 21.

Tickets are $29-$39. 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano. 949.489.8082. www.caminorealplayhouse.org.

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

Madrid, Spain: One of the Great Cities of the World

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ccasionally, when people see my partner, Greta, and I around the tricity area, they say, “We read about your last trip. Where are you traveling to next?”

Recently, we’ve answered, “This April and May, Spain and Portugal.”

Greta and I believe it’s important to travel at this stage in our lives, while we are still physically able to do so, and we feel it’s important to keep our bodies moving and minds active on each trip.

We both wear Fitbits on our wrists, which record the number of steps we take, and in Madrid we knew we’d be taking lots of steps.

We put those Fitbits to the test before reaching our first hotel in Spain. Madrid’s Barajas International Airport is enormous.

It took us 2,500 steps and a seven-minute shuttle train ride to get from the airplane to the luggage pickup area.

The taxi driver, who drove us from the airport to downtown Madrid, delivered us to the wrong hotel, even though we had shown him our reservation print-out, which included the address.

“It’s a 12-minute walk to your hotel,” a desk clerk at the wrong hotel told us. “It happens all of the time.” Twelve minutes of walking turned into 30 minutes. Along the way, we saw another couple walking in the same direction—looking like us— rolling suitcases and holding an identical hotel reservation print out.

“Looking for Hotel H10?” we asked.

Yup, their taxi driver also dropped them at the same wrong hotel. They were from Wales in the UK. We had a small laugh together. Lots of Fitbit miles that day.

Our correct hotel was located adjacent

to Retiro Park, the largest park in Madrid.

A mile and a half walk from the hotel through the park took us to the Prado Museum, considered to be one of the great art museums in the world. A visit to the Prado was our top to-do item in Madrid.

In the park, there is a small lake where rowON LIFE AND boats are rented. There LOVE AFTER 50 had to be 200 boats on

By Tom Blake the lake with people rowing when we walked past. Also in the park, we visited an all-glass historical structure called the Crystal Palace on the way to the Prado.

My favorite painter is El Greco. There is an entire room devoted to him at the Prado, an El Greco-lover’s paradise. Goya, Velazquez, Rubens and other renowned world painters are featured at the museum as well.

Our second to-do item was to eat delicious paella. Twice, we ate paella at sidewalk restaurants in the Plaza Mayor, a well-known square in Madrid.

Greta and I love riding trains in Spain.

One day, we rode the Madrid Metro to the Chamartin train station and took the highspeed train to the ancient city of Segovia, a 30-minute ride.

The Roman-built aqueduct in the heart of Segovia is very impressive. Not far from there is the massive cathedral of Segovia, which by itself is worth the day-trip from Madrid. The cathedral has 27 chapels.

We marveled at how difficult building a structure that large and beautiful must have been in the 1500s.

Pet of the Week: Rosie

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osie is a pretty Snowshoe cat now available for adoption. Rosie was recently relinquished to the shelter and is doing her best to get her bearings while patiently awaiting her forever home.

At 8 years old, Rosie is a low-maintenance kitty and would thrive in a quiet home where she can settle in permanently. If you would like to know more about Rosie, please call the San Clemente/Dana Point Animal Shelter at 949.492.1617, or visit with her at 221 Avenida Fabricante, San Clemente. DP

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Rosie. Photo: Courtesy of San Clemente/ Dana Point Animal Shelter

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Sudoku

BY MYLES MELLOR

Each Sudoku puzzle consists of a 9x9 grid that has been subdivided into nine smaller grids of 3x3 squares. To solve the puzzle, each row, column and box must contain each of the numbers 1 to 9. Puzzles come in three grades: easy, medium and difficult. Level: Medium

Last week’s solution:

On two of our Madrid days, we didn’t plan anything specific—no museums, cathedrals, castles, flea markets or art galleries. We just set out walking in different parts of this fascinating city.

We always came upon fun things to see and do. We walked down a busy street called the Gran Via, which has magnificent building architecture and all kinds of shops, stores and restaurants.

On that day, we bought a Real Madrid football club jersey for me and a bota bag wine skin for us to take to the Dana Point outdoor summer concerts—filled with vino, of course. We didn’t even buy any ice cream that day, which is hard not to do in Europe, as ice cream is a local favorite.

In the streets of Madrid, you see lots of mimes posing motionless, dressed in some exoteric costume. Some are very original. But, these two, pictured below, in the crowded Plaza del Sol on a Saturday afternoon, took the cake—suspended in the air on a motorcycle. How in the heck did they pull that off?

Tom Blake is a Dana Point resident and a former Dana Point businessman who has authored several books on middle-aged dating. See his websites at www.findingloveafter50.com; www.vicsta.com and www.

See the solution in next week’s issue.

In Madrid, mimes could be seen posing motionless and dressed in costumes. Photo: Courtesy of Tom Blake

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Fore the Troops Don Glasgow collects golf equipment for the military one last time

BY STEVE BREAZEALE, DANA POINT TIMES

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here is a hallway in Don Glasgow’s home that is filled with the memories of a life well lived.

There are pictures of his parents, his childhood home, grandkids and friends everywhere. Blending in seamlessly with the photos are plaques commending the 80-year-old for his devotion to volunteerism.

The San Clemente Chamber of Commerce has recognized Glasgow as its Citizen of the Year. He has a plaque from the California State Senate hailing him as a stalwart in the community. Hanging at eye level is a Presidential Achievement Award from President Barack Obama, celebrating his volunteer efforts.

As Glasgow walks down the hallway on a quiet Friday afternoon reminiscing over the past, he stops and points to his prized possession. Folded expertly inside a display box is an American flag that flew over a U.S. military base in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan. It was given to him by a group of Marines, and it’s the centerpiece of the house.

Glasgow raises his eyebrows as he gestures to the display, the pride swelling up on his face. He doesn’t say another word as he quickly salutes the flag and walks into his garage, ready to go to work.

Glasgow is known in San Clemente for being the consummate volunteer, especially when it concerns active duty and military veterans. Every year he puts the word out that he will be collecting new and used golf equipment to be donated to the men and women he respects so much, and every year the people of Orange County respond in kind.

Glasgow, who served in the Army in the 1950s before moving on to a successful career in business, has collected over 13,000 golf clubs and 50,000 golf balls for the military over the last eight years. From Camp Pendleton to Kuwait and Afghanistan, the clubs he collects have found the eager hands of military personnel looking for an escape while at home or abroad.

When he gets a phone call or an email, he drives as far as he needs to make the pickup. He hand-washes every piece of equipment and makes sure every set is complete with 13 clubs before its handed off to a service member.

“There are no short cuts,” Glasgow explains while examining the latest batch of donations in his garage. “Because these Dana Point Times April 28-May 4, 2017

Don Glasgow washes golf clubs that will be donated to service members. Glasgow has run this program for the last eight years, but plans to retire from it after this year.

Photo: Eric Heinz

are for my boys.”

Every club and bag gets hand washed, no matter what state it’s in. He’s learned over the years that beneath all the dirt and rust are perfectly fine clubs waiting to be used.

Some bags and clubs fail to meet his expectations, however. An old bag that looks like it was used when names like Palmer and Hogan roamed the PGA Tour was discarded. So was a putter that looked like its previous owner had a bit of a temper.

“This one won’t cut it,” Glasgow said as he dragged the weathered bag to the side of the house.

Buckets of soap, washcloths and lots of steel wool are the instruments of cleanliness he wields like a surgeon. After a good scrubbing, each club face gets another meticulous once over with steel wool. His once-soapy hands quickly turn to brown as the rust and dirt that was caked on a club foam up and spill onto his driveway.

He cleans 40 clubs at once on a fold-up table in the garage and then it’s on to the next batch. This process will repeat itself countless times over the coming months.

This year’s collection effort is particularly important to Glasgow. After eight years he is calling it quits to focus on his charity efforts in Tijuana, Mexico. Glasgow, his wife, Beverly, and several others started Kingdom Builders Ministry which, among many things, helps build churches, schools and hospice care facilities for the poverty-stricken area.

Glasgow is not a golf nut by any means.

He plays occasionally and doesn’t keep score when he tees it up. But he recognizes the importance the game can have in life.

“The population of the military is no different than ours when it comes to likes and dislikes,” Glasgow said. “There are kids in (the military) who really want to learn to play golf. … They have time off so let’s support them if we can.”

Golf has some barriers to entrance, which is why Glasgow and local partners started a grassroots movement to make the sport accessible and enjoyable.

Several years ago Glasgow reached out to San Clemente Municipal Golf Course PGA teaching professional Rocky Rafkin.

Rafkin offers free lessons to active duty

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personnel every summer from May to August, and Glasgow wanted to help out by making sure his equipment bin was fully stocked, ready to hook golfers up with a full set of free clubs, if needed.

The efforts at the Muni have morphed into a full-fledged three-month teaching academy for service members and their children. The club lets those participating in Rafkin’s classes play for free after 6 p.m. and provides them with carts.

Glasgow also hands over dozens of sets of clubs to the Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment Support Group for its annual Combat Golf charity tournament, which sells out every year.

“The marines and sailors have heard about our tournament and know they’ll be able to take home a set of clubs. It so far exceeds their expectations,” Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment Support Group president Terry Rifkin said. “Don, to me, is like a patriotic godfather. You don’t get to meet someone like him very often.”

It’s out on the range at the San Clemente Municipal or on the course during the Combat Golf Tournament where the (Cont. on page 16) www.danapointtimes.com

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SPORTS & OUTDOORS (Cont. from page 14) fruits of all the labor are realized. Seeing a Wounded Warrior rip a perfect drive down the fairway is all the payment Glasgow says he needs.

As he sits in front of the computer in his den, Glasgow scrolls through a huge photo gallery that has grown over the last eight years. There are dozens of photos of him smiling with Marines and of his car packed to the brim with clubs ready to be transported over to the Muni.

The images on his desktop conjure up a final, poignant story, which took place four years ago near the San Clemente Pier.

Glasgow spotted a man on the street that looked like a Marine, and after introducing himself and thanking the man for his service, the two got to talking. Glasgow asked the Marine what he did for fun in his downtime while serving overseas. The

Marine, a helicopter pilot, said one of his favorite memories was when they received a shipment of golf clubs, astroturf and balls to set up their own makeshift driving range.

The shipment, the Marines were told, came from a man in San Clemente.

“I told him ‘That was me.’ I started crying … I was speechless,” Glasgow said.

“That’s how I get paid. At random in San Clemente by a Marine from Wisconsin who was in Afghanistan telling me a story like that. It’s all about the end result. To me that’s more important than anything that hangs on my wall. I don’t care what they (award) me, I’ll take that Marine. I love these guys. They’re incredible.”

For the final time, Glasgow is accepting donations of new or used golf equipment until the end of May. He can be reached at donglasgow45@aol.com or 949.481.0116. DP

Don Glasgow neatly cleans an old golf club with steel wool. Photo: Eric Heinz

Dolphin Report

Scoreboard

BY STEVE BREAZEALE, DANA POINT TIMES

The Dana Point Yacht Club is no stranger to the historic Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race.

The local sailing club has competed in the event, which stretches from Newport Beach to Mexico, for over 45 years and has hundreds of trophies to show for it.

The race begins on April 28, and DPYC will be vying for the perpetual trophy awarded to the club with the most placewinners. DPYC will have 20 boats competing in this year’s race.

Every year, DPYC donates to several Mexico-based charities. The club will be donating to El Sauzal Orphanage, Casa Hogar del Anciano de Ensenada (a senior facility) and Hospital General de Ensenada.

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Dana Point Yacht Club Prepares for Newport to Ensenada Race

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

Boys Golf Captures League Title The Dana Hills boys golf team clinched the South Coast League title by finishing strong and waiting for results around the league to come in.

After the Dolphins (7-5-1, 6-2 league) defeated Capistrano Valley in a nonleague match on April 26, head coach Glenn Forester was notified that Tesoro beat Mission Viejo, which put the Diablos at 5-3 in league and one game behind the Dolphins.

Dana Hills was the lone team in league to reach six wins, and was scheduled to play a nonleague match against Capo Valley on April 27. Results were not available at press time. The Dolphins will now embark on a journey to reach the CIF-SS Team and Individual Championships.

Baseball Heads into Final Stretch After two weeks off from Sea View League competition, the Dana Hills baseball team will make its return to league play on May 3 against Trabuco Hills.

The first-place Dolphins (15-10, 6-2) will play two important games against the second-place Mustangs (13-8-1, 5-3) that week. The two will play again at Dana Hills on May 5.

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Jack Sterner, left, Cameron Crugnale and the Dana Hills baseball team sit in first place in the Sea View League standings. Photo: Courtesy

The Dolphins have not played a league contest since April 21, but kept busy with a tough slate of nonleague games. Dana Hills lost to Cypress 8-7 on April 22, then lost in extra innings to El Toro on April 24.

Dana Hills picked up two wins after toppling Capistrano Valley in a double header at Saddleback College on April 26.

Softball Team Powers its Way to Sixth Straight Win The Dana Hills softball team has been unstoppable in Sea View League play.

The Dolphins (13-12, 5-0) have made short work of their league rivals, outscoring the league by a combined 31-5 margin in five contests.

After picking up a crucial 2-0 victory over second-place Tesoro on April 20, Dana Hills slugged its way to a 12-2 win against Trabuco Hills on April 25. Dana

Hills’ Cameron Cecil hit a home run and Cozette Zoch went 2 for 3 with a triple in the win over the Mustangs.

The Dolphins will play San Juan Hills on May 2.

Volleyball Swept By Tritons The San Clemente boys volleyball team got some revenge against rival Dana Hills on April 21. The Tritons played host to the Dolphins, who defeated San Clemente three weeks ago, and swept them in three games to jump into a share of first place in the South Coast League.

San Clemente (18-6, 5-1) was led by Kian Feiner’s 39 assists and Jess Hunt’s 15 kills in the win.

Dana Hills (14-12, 5-1) was scheduled to play Aliso Niguel in a league contest on April 27. Results were not available at press time.

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Tilly’s Founder to Hold Charity Golf Tournament Dana Point resident Tilly Levine, the cofounder of action sports retailer TILLYS, will be hosting the 10th annual TILLYS charity Golf Tournament at Mission Viejo Country Club on May 1.

Proceeds from the event will support Tilly’s Life Center, an organization that empowers teens in Southern California to cope with crisis and adversity.

For more information regarding the tournament or to register visit www.tillyslifecenter.org/2017charitygolf.

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SCOOP ON THE LOCAL SURF COMMUNITY

Bring on the Games

GROM OF THE WEEK

MEG ROH

BY JAKE HOWARD, DANA POINT TIMES

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Why South Orange County may become the epicenter of Olympic surfing

BY JAKE HOWARD, DANA POINT TIMES

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hen it comes to producing the country’s top caliber surfers, Dana Point and San Clemente are consistently at the head of the class. Look no further than Kolohe Andino, who’s currently ranked fifth in the world, to see what homegrown talent is capable of. And sooner rather than later, South Orange County may be the epicenter of the Olympic surfing movement.

For the last few years, the U.S. Surfing Championships have been held down at Lowers and in that time, the contest, as well as the series of qualifying events leading up to it, have evolved into one of the premier venues for America’s up-and-coming talent to showcase their skills and earn a spot on the national team. To date, the events have been orchestrated by Surfing America, the national program’s governing organization, but in August of 2016, the International Olympic Committee officially announced that the sport of surfing would be a part of the 2020 Tokyo Games and the U.S. program has since had to reevaluate its short- and long-term agendas.

Much like U.S.A. Swimming or U.S.A. Water Polo or any of the national governing bodies of Olympic sports, surfing now must adhere to rules and processes regarding the running of its organization and selection process of its athletes. Because of this, a new organizing body is being formed to organize the U.S. program. U.S.A. Surfing, will now be in charge of all things national

As surfing prepares for its Olympic debut, much needs to be decided about how U.S.A. Surfing will organize itself. Photo: Rezendes

team related, including the championships at Lowers and the eventual selection of the team that will represent America at the 2020 Games.

it comes to produc“ingWhen the country’s top caliber

surfers, Dana Point and San Clemente are consistently at the head of the class.

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—Jake Howard “It’s a very exciting time for the program,” said Bruce Beach, a member of the newly formed U.S.A. Surfing board of directors. “There’s a lot of work to be done, but with the Olympics as our end goal, it’s going to be really incredible to see where we’re able to take this program and what American surfers are able to achieve.”

The unofficial unveiling of the new U.S.A. Surfing organization will be held at a fundraiser at Nomads Canteen in San

San Clemente High Wins SSS Championships

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ast weekend, San Clemente High School won its second consecutive Scholastic Surf Series title. Coming off a blistering performance at the NSSA National Scholastic Championships in March that saw the team win

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Meg Roh (left)Photo: Courtesy

SURF FORECAST

Tritons Take another Title

BY JAKE HOWARD, DANA POINT TIMES

Clemente on Thursday night, April 27.

Matt Biolos, the founder and mastermind behind …Lost Surfboards, has donated a “shaping experience” to be auctioned off, as well as surfboards ridden by Andino and world tour surfer Conner Coffin. There’s also a John John Florence package, VIP San Diego Padres tickets and a heap of other quality surf and non-surf items to bid on.

Besides raising funds for the American program, the evening is a great opportunity to get to see the American Olympic surfing movement evolve right here on local soil. For U.S.A. Surfing, the current plan is to begin exploring new opportunities for corporate sponsors and address the need for a full-time coach that can help get the program to where it needs to be by 2020. There’s even talk of designing a high-performance surf center (hint: San Clemente would be an ideal location for such a facility).

“It’s all happening right here, right in our own backyard,” continued Beach.

“What a cool thing to be able to be a part of, and it all kind of kicks off on Thursday night.” DP

eg Roh is the San Juan Hills High School surfer that’s made a lot of news recently thanks to her now-famous streak. To date she’s logged over 2,000 days without missing a surf session. The accomplishment has landed her on CNN, ESPN, and all the major news networks. But this week she’s making news not because of how much she surfs, but because of how well she surfs.

At the Scholastic Surf Series Championships in Oceanside last weekend, Roh made the finals of both the Women’s Shortboard and Longboard divisions, proving that there’s a lot more to the San Onofre regular than a record-setting streak.

Thanks to her contribution, as well as those of a number of other talented kids, San Juan Hills captured the SSS title in Women’s Shortboarding and took second in Women’s Longboarding.

With the high school surf season officially coming to a close, Roh can now return to her daily rituals of cross-stepping at Old Man’s, carving Lowers or cruising Doheny.

She’s only got about three more years until she hits 3,000 straight days. No problem! DP

the national title, this most recent accolade cements the Tritons as the most dominant high school surf program in the land.

With ten high schools from up and down the California coast participating, San Clemente came away with state titles in the Men’s Shortboarding and Bodyboarding

divisions, while the Men’s Longboard squad finished runner-up. The women didn’t have quite the same luck with both the shortboard and longboard teams being eliminated in Round 1.

Held in Oceanside, thanks to a combination of west wind swell and lingering south swell, the waves were crossed up and peaky. For the most part, the wind cooperated and the conditions stayed clean and contestable all weekend. DP

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Water Temperature: 58-62 degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: 5-7’ Poor-Fair Outlook: Mix of SSW/S and NW swells continue Friday with wave heights in the waist to head high (3-5’) zone, with larger sets at standouts. Lightest winds in the early mornings. Wave heights begin to drop through the weekend. Be sure to check the full premium forecast on Surfline for more details and the longer range outlook.

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