February 9, 2023

While visiting Marblehead Elementary on Friday, Feb. 3, artist Robert Wyland draws a sea turtle in the Wyland Foundation Clean Water Mobile Learning Experience. Photo: Breeana Greenberg

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TOP NEWS SAN CLEMENTE SHOULD KNOW THIS WEEK

South Orange County Veterans Honor 80th Anniversary of the ‘Immortal Chaplains’

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

Veterans from groups around South Orange County met at San Clemente’s Park Semper Fi on Friday, Feb. 3, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of a monumental sacrifice during World War II.

Dana Point’s VFW Post 9934, San Clemente’s American Legion Post 423 and the Marine Corps League South Coast Detachment 022, plus San Juan Capistrano’s American Legion Post 721 collaborated to honor a group referred to as the “Four Chaplains.”

On Feb. 3, 1943, a German torpedo struck the SS Dorchester less than 100 miles from its destination of Greenland, sinking the American troop ship in a tragedy that only 230 of the 902 civilians and military personnel onboard would survive.

During the rush to escape, Reverend George Fox, Rabbi Alexander Goode, Reverend Clark Poling and Father John Washington, all first lieutenants, offered encouraging words and gave away their life jackets to help others.

Accounts of the event documented that the four linked arm-in-arm and prayed aloud as the ship sank.

The actions of Petty Officer Charles David, Jr. were also recognized on Feb. 3. David Jr., a Steward’s Mate on the CGC Comanche, rescued men from the Dorchester and jumped into the water to save two of his shipmates. He would later die from pneumonia.

Randy McMahon, a chaplain at Post

MonsterWave Puzzles Donates

Portion of Proceeds to Local Charities

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

For every puzzle MonsterWave sells, the South County-based company is giving 50 cents to local nonprofit partners, giving back to the surf breaks depicted in its puzzles.

After their first two months of sales, MonsterWave’s Kurt Snibbe and Norm Petersen delivered their first donation

423 who was involved in organizing the event, said he wanted to do something special for the milestone anniversary that, in previous years, has received a small tribute.

“It’s always good to remember sacrifices,” he said. “It’s part of the reason why we have the brass plaques here (such as the Medal of Honor), to remember the sacrifices that our servicemen and women did, especially the ones who … gave up their dreams, their futures to save somebody else.”

Commander Aaron Carlton and Lieutenants Brian Burd and Grace Chur from the United States Naval Chaplain Corps read the stories of those honored, as well as former Coast Guardsman Jeff Singer. Singer, who is Jewish, told the audience about Rabbi Goode.

San Clemente Mayor Chris Duncan and Wayne Eggleston, executive director of the Heritage of San Clemente Foundation, also spoke.

Duncan took the time to define the word chaplain as a certified religious clergymember who provides “spiritual care” in a non-religious organization and spoke further about what spiritual care means.

“It’s really helping us in our time of greatest need, (such as) illness, grief, loss, depression, and loneliness,” Duncan said. “That’s what a chaplain does, right? They provide that service that we don’t often assign enough value to but helps checks to the Doheny State Beach Foundation and San Onofre Parks Foundation in early January.

MonsterWave donated $291 to the San O nonprofit after two months of sales of the puzzle that depicts the Old Man’s surf break. With just one month of sales of their Doheny State Beach puzzle, the two donated $155.50 to the Doheny State Beach Foundation.

“I’ve grown up surfing at San Onofre, and we felt like this was a way to give back,” Petersen said. “Kurt raised his kids surfing at Doheny, so that was a logical one for that puzzle. And then, as we move up the coast and add items, we’re going to do some type of charity giveback for each puzzle.”

us in those times where we need it the most.”

The efforts of the Four Chaplains to continuously provide words of hope through depression and other situations throughout their careers right until their last moments, Duncan said, show why society needs people like them and why it was important to honor them.

He called the “Immortal Chaplains,” as the group is also known, reliable for staying strong in a time of turmoil and encouraged the audience to step up in their personal lives.

Duncan called on people to celebrate the chaplains by being more like them,“by seeking to be immortal like they were, to emphasize that selflessness, to emphasize that care for others above self.”

Singer called the group’s story a “beautiful message of being unselfish,” and pointed out Rabbi Goode’s dedication to his faith and his country dating back to

Goode’s childhood in Washington, D.C. around the early 1920s.

As a person of Jewish faith, Goode could not drive or take public transportation on the Sabbath for a belief that the action could be construed as work, according to Singer. Instead, he walked to and from the entombing ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the nearby Arlington Cemetery.

“I think it’s kind of cool that they put that in (the event’s program), that he was moved by the national cemetery that day and that he chose to get the meaning of it,” said Singer, referring to the biographical information about Goode.

Eggleston mentioned during the commemoration that military-based events will continue at Park Semper Fi in 2023, with a Memorial Day celebration on May 29 that will honor three local former Marines.

“It’ll be something local so that a local break that we’re depicting will then have some local charity involved,” Petersen continued.

Snibbe and Petersen plan to release a puzzle depicting Laguna Beach’s Main Beach this spring. The two will dedicate a portion of the proceeds from the upcoming puzzle to their local charity partner, the Pacific Marine Mammal Center.

“We’ve already worked it out; our donation will go to the Pacific Marine Mammal Center,” Petersen said. “Their work is to rehabilitate seals and sea lions, I guess whatever else they find on the beach that’s sick and then nurse them back and then release them.”

Before MonsterWave releases the Main Beach Puzzle, it will launch a puzzle depicting Huntington Beach. The Huntington Beach puzzle is expected to be released in mid-spring, as well, though they are still working on finding a charity partner.

Petersen explained that in about three weeks, MonsterWave will launch its next surf break-inspired puzzle of Lower Trestles, which will also benefit the San Onofre nonprofit.

As Snibbe and Petersen release new whimsical puzzles portraying famous surf breaks up and down the California coastline, they aim to commit a portion of their proceeds on each puzzle sold to local charities.

The sacrifices of the famed Four Chaplains and a steward’s mate in 1943 during World War II were honored at Park Semper Fi on Friday, Feb. 3. Photo: C. Jayden Smith

Local Boy Scout Helps Give Senior Center a Facelift for Eagle Scout Project

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

To help the Dorothy Visser Senior Center revamp its front porch, a local Boy Scout recently gathered his friends to put together two planters for his Eagle Scout project, as well as set up a seating area with a table and chairs.

Conner Brown, a 16-year-old sophomore at San Juan Hills High School, and his family have had a history of helping at San Clemente’s senior center, as they participated in the Meals on Wheels program in previous years. When Brown approached Beth Apodaca, director of the senior center with Age Well Senior Services, and asked if he could orient his project around the senior center, she was on board.

She said that the senior center has wanted to beautify the front space for years after putting up a gate to stop homeless people from residing and urinating in the area.

“(The Browns) had a connection here, and so they made a reach to see if they could do (the project),” she said. “We were going through a bunch of ideas, and I said, ‘Ever since we had the homeless issue out there, that place has never been made pretty again.’ ”

That discussion got the project going.

“They said that their area out front was lacking things, so we thought planters would work well,” Brown said. “So then, I researched designs for the planters, and we just went from there and made it.”

Brown had limited experience with

Capo Unified Trustees Tap Former Leaders to Help Recruit New Superintendent

BY COLLIN BREAUX

Past top officials in the Capistrano Unified School District will help CUSD find a new superintendent.

Previous CUSD Superintendents Joseph Farley and Suzette Lovely now work with Educational Support Services—a consulting firm that the CUSD Board of Trustees selected on Feb. 1 to help with the superintendent search.

constructing projects other than his days helping his older brother do his own Eagle Scout project. So much of what he experienced during the roughly sixmonth process was new.

The steps included researching the best design and materials, measuring the space where they’d put the two boxes, and then constructing all the sides, ensuring there was drainage in both, painting, rubberizing the inside, and filling them with dirt and the succulents.

His father, Jess Brown, served as a “coach” figure throughout. As the elder Brown has a background in woodworking, he helped his teen figure out the construction plan through making mis-

takes and correcting them together.

“I’m really just a sounding board and a coach and making sure that they’re following the safety protocols and things like that,” Jess said.

Conner said that what he developed most during the project was leadership skills.

“I had to have my friends over to build the planters and sort of instruct them on how to do it,” he said. “(That really helped) with leadership skills and just being a leader in general. I also learned how to do screwing, for like nails, and painting.”

After presenting the finished product to the senior center, he said he felt

happy, and it felt like a “real accomplishment” after a half-year’s worth of work.

In addition to the planters, Apodaca said, the center is working to redo the fountain and make the area a comforting place for seniors to enjoy.

“Out there, it’s great, because a lot of seniors would like to sit out there and have a cup of coffee,” she said. “It’s a place to sit and wait for a class, or to visit one of our counselors.”

Jess said that few things were more satisfying as a parent than to see his son follow through with the project as Conner’s older brother did, knowing the two have worked hard at being Boy Scouts for more than 10 years.

“There’s a reason why there’s a very low percentage of Cub Scouts that become Eagle Scouts, because it’s a haul,” said Jess. “But you learn a lot (of skills) and volunteer a lot, and it’s very worth the investment they made.”

Conner is currently working on all the paperwork necessary for his application to be an Eagle Scout and expects the process to be completed in the next four or five months. Regardless of the wait, he is looking forward to eventually receiving his certificate, and he is also enjoying that he doesn’t need to do any more significant projects after putting so much time and energy into the planters.

Now, he can focus more on school and playing lacrosse, he said.

Earning the distinction of Eagle Scout is “really important,” Conner added, as it reflects the work he’s put into being a Scout since he joined the Cub Scouts around nine years ago.

“It’s really nice to think about all the things I’ve learned along the way and the skills that I’ve learned from all the merit badges and campouts that I’ve done,” he said.

CUSD is looking to recruit a new superintendent after trustees decided to terminate former Superintendent Kirsten Vital Brulte’s contract during a special closed-door meeting in December for an unexplained reason. Clark Hampton is serving as interim superintendent.

ESS was one of four firms under consideration, the other three being Leadership Associates; Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates; and The Cosca Group. The four firms gave presentations to the board on why they should be selected during another special meeting on Feb. 1.

“I do think that, coupled with the part where they’re the law firm we do a lot of work with, ESS has that real deep knowledge of our district—the pros and cons

of our district—and can help us navigate through this process a bit better than the rest,” said Trustee Michael Parham, who made the motion to pick ESS.

The vote for ESS was 4-3. Trustees Krista Castellanos, Gary Prichard, Amy Hanacek and Parham voted for ESS. Trustees Gila Jones, Judy Bullockus and Lisa Davis voted no, with Jones instead preferring Leadership Associates.

In a letter sent to trustees before the presentations, ESS said it has been affiliated with the law firm Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo since 2006.

“Our focus is to provide non-legal solutions for TK-14 school systems around human resource needs, labor relations, leadership development, fiscal management, board governance, and executive coaching,” the letter said.

Farley further explained the scope of the firm’s work during the live presentation.

“What distinguishes us from the others is we have significant credibility in the region and district, because we’re former leaders of CUSD,” Farley said. “This is important, because we can assure the candidates that this is a really good place to work and that the superintendent will be happy and productive and supported here.”

ESS can tout CUSD’s history of excellence to candidates, Farley said.

“Most importantly, we fully conceptualize and understand the strengths, complexities, leadership needs and issues of your district,” Farley said. “We will enhance that knowledge through

San Juan Hills High School student Conner Brown built planters to sit outside the Dorothy Visser Senior Center for his Eagle Scout project. Photo: C. Jayden Smith

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our extensive focus groups and surveying of your district’s stakeholders.”

ESS will spend as much time as it needs on the search, provide trustees weekly updates and sit in on candidate interviews to help assess their fit, he said. The search will be confidential, fair and unbiased, Farley said.

“We’ll also prepare the final candidate as they transition into his or her new position,” he said.

Lovely said that they contact listed and unlisted references during initial applicant screenings.

“We get a really true picture of an individual and what they may or may not bring to the role,” Lovely said. “We hire a social media analyst to audit the online presence and digital footprint of the board’s candidate slate. This is to ensure no unfavorable headlines or news stories emerge after someone has been interviewed by the board.”

ESS also taps a third-party background screening company to look at other

aspects of candidates.

A timeline set forth by ESS proposes to post the superintendent job in March, review applications in April, interview

OC Board of Education Approves New Capo Unified Charter School

BY COLLIN BREAUX

The Orange County Board of Education signed off on an appeal from California Republic Leadership Academy, a new charter school that will open within the Capistrano Unified School District.

The OCBE approved the appeal on Feb. 1. The new school sought an appeal from county trustees after the CUSD Board of Trustees rendered split votes on the charter petition back in November.

An exact location and opening date have not yet been named. The petitioners are aiming to use existing campus space under a state law called Proposition 39, though where CRLA opens under that route is ultimately up to CUSD.

CRLA intends to serve students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade within an initial charter term of 2023 to 2028. CRLA Board Chair Kevin Pratt, a San Clemente parent instrumental in bringing forth the petition, has said the school would focus on classical education, American history and fostering respect between teachers and students.

CRLA will also require student uniforms, not allow children to use smartphones during school hours and encourage servant leadership through the use of community mentors.

Though Orange County Department of Education staff recommended the OCBE conditionally approve the charter provided the school addressed identified

issues, the county trustees unanimously approved the charter as written and without conditions.

“Based on information gathered throughout the entire review process, which included a clarification meeting held with petitioners on Dec. 20, Orange County Department of Education staff is recommending approval with conditions of the California Republic Leadership Academy petition,” OCDE Charter Schools Director Aracely Chastain said.

Deficiencies in the petition can be “adequately addressed” through an agreement with CRLA leaders, Chastain said.

The OCDE will still alert CRLA if they see a teacher does not have proper credentials.

“There are elements of the petition that require further information in order to be considered reasonably comprehensive or to comply with current law,” Chastain said. “The petition submitted only samples of curriculum in scope and sequence, and the petitioner has stated curriculum would not be developed prior to approval.”

The petition as submitted also did not adequately address English learner students or how students could become mentors as anticipated, Chastain continued.

Gary Davis, the vice president of Civic and Political Affairs for the California Charter Schools Association, and a vocal advocate for CRLA, said they are “excited”

candidates in May and approve employment later in May. The selected superintendent is then projected to start in July.

ESS’s total fee is $28,500.

about the approval and hoped to make OCDE proud.

“Staff did point out a handful of things that, in some cases, there was some confusion,” Davis said. “In other cases, we can certainly provide clarification. We did submit a letter that went item by item and offered some solutions on how we can go about that.”

OCBE Trustee Mari Barke said CRLA will provide a “unique opportunity in the community.”

“I saw your presentation here. I saw it in San Juan Capistrano,” Barke said to the CRLA petitioners. “I’m very impressed. I know some of your board members. I love the curriculum. I know Gary has a wealth of experience bringing a charter to life, because I’ve seen him do it before.”

CUSD staff previously recommended CRLA’s petition be denied, in part, because of concerns about the school’s fiscal projections and expected solvency.

OCDE had no such concerns, Chastain said.

“Obviously, when a charter school’s starting, everything is based on whether they meet their enrollment projections—so we’re looking at their budget, assuming they’re going to meet the enrollment projections they’ve given us,” Chastain said. “Everything appears to be pretty conservative. Everything is based on market costs.”

The school’s projected reserves exceed those of similarly sized schools, Chastain said. A letter of intent from their lender indicated the lender would be willing to give CRLA an initial loan of $600,000, Chastain said.

COMMUNITY MEETINGS

THURSDAY, FEB. 9

Zoning Administration

3-5 p.m. The city’s Zoning Administration will conduct its regularly scheduled meeting at San Clemente City Hall, at 910 Calle Negocio. 949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.

SATURDAY, FEB. 11

Challenging Cancer

10-11:30 a.m. The Challenging Cancer group is conducting weekly meetings through Zoom video conferences. The meetings are open to caregivers, people who have a compromised immune system, and people dealing with cancer. To join, email donnavigil2@ gmail.com or linda_crdv@yahoo.com. heritagesc.org.

TUESDAY, FEB. 14

Coastal Resiliency Project Outreach Meeting

6 p.m. The city is holding a public outreach meeting regarding its ongoing Nature Based Coastal Resiliency Project Feasibility study, which aims to find solutions through pilot projects to retain sand and address coastal erosion. Residents and other interested parties are encouraged to attend to provide public input on preferred solutions. Join the mailing list at lcp@san-clemente.org to stay updated on the study’s progress and upcoming meetings. 949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.

Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission

6-8 p.m. The city’s Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission will conduct its regularly scheduled meeting at San Clemente City Hall, at 910 Calle Negocio. 949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.

Because I Love You (BILY)

6:30-8:30 p.m. The organization

Because I Love You (BILY) will continue conducting its weekly meetings on Tuesdays via Zoom video conference and in person/Zoom the first Tuesday of each month at The Noble Path Foundation. For detailed instructions on how to participate, email bilysanclemente@gmail.com. Noble Path Foundation, 420 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 15

Design Review Subcommittee

3-4:30 p.m. The city’s Design Review Subcommittee will conduct its regularly scheduled meeting at San Clemente City Hall, at 910 Calle Negocio. 949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.

Consulting firm Educational Support Services will screen candidates for the Capistrano Unified School District’s new superintendent. Photo: File

Marblehead Students Learn About Watersheds with Artist Wyland

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

Students at Marblehead Elementary School were in for a surprise when the Wyland Foundation Clean Water Mobile Learning Experience visited the campus on Friday, Feb. 3.

Not only did students experience hands-on lessons about watersheds, ecosystems and urban runoff, but artists Robert Wyland and surfer Bill Stewart made a surprise appearance during the mobile learning lab’s stop at the school.

During their visit, Wyland and Stewart collaborated on a spray-painted mural of a dolphin, Marblehead’s mascot, leaping out of some waves.

In the Wyland Foundation Clean Water Mobile Learning Experience, students participated in hands-on activities to teach them about watersheds.

The Experience visits fifth- and sixth-grade classes—a perfect time, because the students are introduced to curriculum on water in fifth grade, said Steve Creech, president of the Wyland Foundation.

“We also find that at that age, they seem to be very open to these concepts, and they have a certain idealism as well,” Creech said. “So, it’s a good time to help them shape their minds, especially about something that’s going to be so important to their lives.”

The mobile lab is 83 feet long and 28

City to Honor Late Fred Swegles with Photo Display in City Hall

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

The City of San Clemente will recognize the work of longtime reporter and late San Clemente figure Fred Swegles within the walls of its own City Hall, per a unanimous vote by the City Council this week.

At its meeting on Tuesday night, Feb. 7, the council approved Councilmember Gene James’ proposal to restore images and articles Swegles had created during his journalistic career that spanned a half-century.

Swegles’ sister, Barbara Chamberlin,

feet wide when expanded, and it weighs 80,000 pounds, so it’s quite a feat to assemble at each school campus, Wyland Foundation Logistics and Educator Tony Larkin said.

Before students participated in the hands-on lessons, they gathered in the brand-new theater to watch a video about Earth’s water resources.

The mobile learning lab featured six different stations with activities that teach students about managing limited water resources, urban runoff and how environmental issues impact species in

the ecosystem.

“There’s a lot to cover on the subject of water pollution and the environment,” Creech said. “We hope that the students, as they go through these activities, walk away with the sense that there are solutions.”

“So, as they go through life and as they go through school and their careers, hopefully, a little bit of that is carried with them, and they can be the people that can make a difference later on,” Creech continued.

The Wyland Foundation provides stu-

dents with a curriculum ahead of their visit to the learning lab and conducts a full evaluation afterward to see what they’ve learned and remembered from their activities.

“The general feedback is, we see a pretty strong increase in our surveys, at least an increase of 30%,” Creech said. “A lot of the kids are already generally aligned with wanting to do something.”

Kira Olander, Parent Teacher Association vice president, reached out to the Wyland Foundation over the summer, hoping to get the learning lab to visit Marblehead Elementary School sometime this school year.

“We are technically an environmental studies academy; we have an emphasis on environmental studies and STEM programs at our school,” Olander said. “The environment is important to me, so I felt like if we’re going to do it, let’s do it right, and let’s really focus on extracurricular learning experiences that will incorporate the environmental studies curriculum.”

Wyland said that he hopes students walk away from this experience feeling empowered to enact change.

“We want students to understand their place in the world,” Wyland said. “There’s 8 billion people now, and they can be world-changers; all they need to do is just have the knowledge and the inspiration to find creative ways to keep our environment clean, to help protect our environment, and it starts right here today.”

EDITOR’S NOTE: An extended version of this story can be found at sanclementetimes.com.

spoke at the meeting about his love and dedication to San Clemente in covering all types of events, including city government, festivals and countless others. Chamberlin said an exhibit would be the “perfect way” to show the city over the years.

“While writing these articles, Fred also took what seems to be an almost infinite number of photos that captured the history of San Clemente and our people,” she said. “His photos are truly amazing.”

James called the late journalist an icon who chronicled the other icons in town. He pointed out the number of San Clemente figures who have died in recent years, and that Swegles created something “everlasting” through his career portfolio.

The process of restoring and posting images held by Chamberlin, the Orange

County Register, and San Clemente Times will be costly, James acknowledged, but he added that he was proud to bring the item forward and hoped for his colleagues’ support.

Councilmember Victor Cabral voiced his support for the concept but had procedural questions such as who would own the posted works, for liability’s sake, and how the city would bring the project together if it did want to include items from the San Clemente Historical Society in the future.

The council would provide guidance to city staff for them to handle any logistical issues, Mayor Chris Duncan responded. All the other councilmembers expressed that they were in favor of the effort.

Other public speakers on Tuesday included Swegles’ friends, Greg Cruse and Jonathan Jenkins, as well as Picket

Fence Media CEO and Publisher Norb Garrett, with whom Swegles worked as a columnist for SC Times.

Garrett shared that he spoke with James about the concept as a way to honor Swegles, in addition to conversations with Swegles’ family. He stated his support and availability to help and assured the council there would be no issues in securing Swegles’ works for non-commercial use.

Jenkins recalled Swegles’ time as a local musician growing up in town and said an exhibit would be “so appropriate.” Cruse, former CEO of USA Surfing, spoke of how Swegles was a leader in covering surfing events.

“The soul of this town is represented in his work,” said Cruse, “and I think it’d be a fitting tribute to the town and also to Fred if we could put his work on the walls for everyone here to see.”

When the Wyland Foundation Clean Water Mobile Learning Experience visited the campus on Friday, Feb. 3, students at Marblehead Elementary School were in for a surprise, as artists Wyland and Bill Stewart made an appearance. Photo: Breeana Greenberg

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Get Comfortable with Getting Uncomfortable

In the midst of Heart Disease

Awareness Month, I have to take this opportunity to help you realize the value of owning your heart health in this moment, even if it feels uncomfortable.

To make changes in life, we must get comfortable with getting uncomfortable. Ask any Olympic athlete reaching for Gold, and they will tell you of the blood, sweat and tears they put into their endeavor.

Change requires effort. And if I can get you to focus in on how to improve your own cardiovascular health, we finally can own the solution for improving most health ailments plaguing us. While this might seem a monumental task, I assure you that reducing your risk of heart disease through shifts in nutrition, fitness, preventative health screenings, surveillance and mitigation, we can actually take the opportunity to stave off all that ails us.

Now that I have your attention, let’s get real. Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of humans worldwide. Given that our lifestyle choices, led by our food picks, are the reason for a global pandemic, I am bound and determined to encourage and support your ability to make change.

A healthy eating pattern doesn’t mean you have to cut your favorite foods. On the other hand, losing weight does require a calorie deficit, and in most cases, taking those less wholesome favorite foods away, at least for a period.

The willingness to be uncomfortable

for a short period of time is doable, but the ability to do so for long periods, or dare I say even forever, is nearly impossible. And almost always, the desire to “lose weight” always trumps the desire to be healthy. Therein lies the problem. Even though change is uncomfortable, I have decided to modify my approach with all of you in the hopes of influencing your conversion, because I care. While the messaging may sound similar, let’s go from “none to some.”

Losing weight and improving one’s health are not synonymous. You can lose weight, but end up malnourished, reducing muscle and bone mass in the process, causing you to lose energy and being incapable of your normal activities of daily living.

Improving your cardiovascular health and all that ails you simply requires “some” willpower with treats and splurges, rather than completely cutting out these foods.

Incorporating “some” foods that you clearly understand are part of a “healthy eating pattern, such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts, seeds, non/lowfat dairy products, lean proteins with smaller portions of these other foods, can really allow you to “have your cake and eat it, too.”

The fearmongering regarding foods

containing gluten and dairy, as well as the push to consume only organic and non-GMO foods, along with the push for foods with unearned “health halos,” has to stop.

Our food supply is safe. If you choose to consume certain foods, that is your prerogative, but don’t let uneducated influencers bully you into believing such myths. Be honest with yourselves and see the harm that the food you eat containing “too much” salt, sugar, saturated fat, alcohol, and ultra-processed foods, are having in your life, and start there. I want to encourage you to sign up for our complimentary weekly newsletter to be notified of our free monthly webinars that will provide ways for you to shift the trajectory of your health. These educational pieces, along with monthly cook-alongs, will provide the much-needed coaching to find your health in a joyful way. SC

Gina Cousineau, aka Mama G, is your local nutrition expert, chef, and fitness professional, with her BS in Nutrition and MS in functional and integrative nutrition. She uses a food-as-medicine approach for weight loss to health gain, and everything in between. Follow her on social media @mamagslifestyle, and check out her website mamagslifestyle.com to learn more about her programs and freebies offered throughout the year.

A Thank You Note to Edison Employees and a Reminder to Us All

It is important to remembering that you prevented a major disaster 11 years ago.

Your quick actions when radioactive steam began escaping into the environment on Jan. 31, 2012, prevented a chain reaction from occurring in one

of the newly replaced steam generators. It turns out that whistleblowers, afraid of known retaliation from management for such things, had rightfully warned us of this possibility two years prior.

When San Clemente Green was first asked to make the concerns of licensed

nuclear operators known to the public, we got no help from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)—only hollow reassurances.

Little did the NRC know that the computer model Southern California Edison

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT BY GINA COUSINEAU

GUEST OPINION | By Gary Headrick, cofounder of San Clemente Green

and Mitsubishi relied

on

as reported by Los Angeles Times

According to this whistleblower who came to us, heated discussions had taken place in the lunchroom between engineers about doing more testing before introducing radiation. Because they were behind schedule and over budget, the whistleblowers said, Edison opted to skip something called “Hot Functional Testing.”

That is where auxiliary boilers bring the system up to full temperature and pressure. The NRC just trusted that SCE had replaced like-for-like steam generators, when that was far from the truth. A core post, which stabilized over 10,000 long narrow tubes, had been eliminated to make room for more tubes and, therefore, more production capacity. This prevented a thorough license review, which would have likely revealed the miscalculation. Unfortunately, that error resulted in the tubes banging and rubbing against each other, creating much accelerated wear.

was flawed,

The thin barriers between pure water and radioactive water had been breached. It could easily have become a cascading event. Intense heat and pressure could have quickly turned pinhole leaks into laser-like torches, cutting tubes clean in half.

Those severed high pressure tubes would behave like wild garden hoses, whipping and banging and destroying the other closely packed tubes. If it were not for the immediate emergency shutdown performed by alert engineers, we might still be living the worst nuclear nightmare today.

Not only would radioactive clouds have blasted into the atmosphere, but the water making all that steam would be depleting the cooling water that keeps the reactors from melting down. This close call could have been avoided completely if SCE had only listened to its own engineers and done hot functional testing.

We face a similar dilemma now, 11 years later. Experts in the field who share our concerns and were willing to speak at the next Edison-backed forum,

the Community Engagement Panel (CEP), were flatly rejected.

Our experts have good reason to believe that, among other threats, flooding has not been adequately addressed. San Clemente Green is sponsoring our own public online event to allow for this presentation by a well-respected industry insider, Paul Blanch, and other distinguished experts in a lively Q&A session to follow.

Edison and the NRC will be invited also. Contact gary@sanclementegreen.org for updates on our upcoming event.

For now, let’s just give our gratitude to those who protected all of SoCal from a greater-than-Fukushima disaster. It is important to remember there was a time when our surrounding communities nearly became a no-go zone for decades, if not centuries to come.

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We may not know you by name, but you know who you are, and you should feel proud of your heroic accomplishment. You deserve our deepest appreciation for the key roles you played in a not-to-be-forgotten episode in the saga of SONGS.

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Gary Headrick is the founder of San Clemente Green, which was created to develop a sustainability action plan to make San Clemente more environmentally friendly and now also raises awareness about the ill effects of nuclear power.

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Our Town Is Great, but We Can Be Better

Over the first two months of my tenure as a city councilmember, I have had the opportunity to meet with all the different department chairs of our municipal organization.

From the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Department to our Water Reclamation Plant, our city employees work throughout the days and months to make sure that this town is functional and that we maintain our high standard for quality of life. I believe, however, that we can do better.

renovations to be approved.

Most pronounced, however, is on our beaches and downtown area, where our city’s lack of code enforcement has infringed on our quality of life.

We need code enforcers to monitor the areas of North Beach and our trails. We need Park Rangers who are paid more than In-N-Out workers so that they are willing to be there at 2 a.m. on a Saturday morning. We need to have people who can take the burden off our deputy sheriffs so that they can fulfill the job of protecting our streets.

And, let’s be honest, this will take budgeted money to enact. But the alternative is to continue wasting money in the costs of training new hires rather than investing in the assets that we already have.

BY MARK ENMEIER

During the pandemic and economic downturn, our city took precautions in our hiring practices. Key staff personnel who left for greener pastures were not necessarily replaced. The remaining staff found themselves taking on extra responsibilities, without extra compensation.

They did this with a smile on their face, because they carried with them the character and pride of being a San Clemente employee. As hard-working as they are, this situation was unsustainable. As a result, our city has lost some amazing

talent to neighboring cities who offered them better pay and fewer hours.

Even as some staff were replaced with new hires, after they were trained, they found that they could be paid more elsewhere, have a shorter commute to work, and be more appreciated for the work that they were doing.

We have become a revolving door of city employees. This is extremely expensive in time, talent, and treasure. Currently, 15% of our budgeted positions are unfilled. It is apparent we took those who serve our city for granted, and our

town has felt the effects of this.

As citizens, we have an expectation that our government institutions be both lean and efficient. However, in our local government, we have become so lean that we have lost our efficiency. When our city cannot meet the community expectations for our quality of life, then we verge on a crisis.

This manifests itself when community pool hours are shortened because we don’t have enough lifeguards. We see it in the backlog of our planning department when it takes months for simple

When this community decides that it is in our best interest to show our appreciation to our city personnel through just and equitable compensation of their time and abilities, then our community’s quality of life will continue to grow greater together. SC

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GUEST

| City Council Corner by Councilmember Mark Enmeier

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The List

What’s going on in and around town this week

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THURSDAY | 09

LIVE MUSIC AT STILLWATER

7 p.m. Live music is featured at this popular South Orange County venue. Crimson Crowbar will perform. StillWater Spirits & Sounds, 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point. 949.661.6003. danapointstillwater.com.

LIVE THEATER AT CABRILLO PLAYHOUSE

7:30 p.m. For one last weekend, enjoy the production of Leading Ladies, set in the 1950s and focusing on two English Shakespearean actors, Jack and Leo, who find their careers in a rut. When they hear that an old lady in York, Pennsylvania is about to die and leave her fortune to her two long-lost English nephews, the actors resolve to pass themselves off as her beloved relatives and get the cash, only to find that the nephews are actually nieces. Tickets are $28. Cabrillo Playhouse, 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente. 949.492.0465. cabrilloplayhouse.com.

FRIDAY | 10

‘FRI-YAY FUN’ WOOD CRAFT WORKSHOP

6-9 p.m. Craft your own wood sign, plank tray or photo frame with this fun DIY workshop. Customize your project with designer paints and non-toxic colors. Participants can register online beforehand. AR Workshop San Juan Capistrano, 31107 Rancho Viejo Road, Suite B2, San Juan Capistrano. 949.482.1362. arworkshop.com.

LIVE MUSIC AT SAN JUAN HILLS GOLF CLUB

6:30-9:30 p.m. Family Style will perform.

Stop in to listen and dance, perhaps after playing a round of golf. San Juan Hills Golf Club, 32120 San Juan Creek Road, San Juan Capistrano. 949.565.4855. sanjuanhillsgolf.com.

LIVE MUSIC AT ARTIFEX BREWING COMPANY

6:30 p.m. Drop in for live music and a West Coast IPA or two. The Gold Money Band will perform. Artifex Brewing Company, 919 Calle Amanecer, Suite A, San Clemente. 949.429.7805. artifex.beer.

LIVE THEATER AT CAMINO REAL PLAYHOUSE

7:30 p.m. Watch a live performance of Alfred Hitchcock’s Strangers on a Train at San Juan Capistrano’s local theater. Showings for the mystery thriller will continue through Feb. 19. Camino Real Playhouse, 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano. 949.489.8082. caminorealplayhouse.com.

LIVE MUSIC AT IVA LEE’S

7:30 p.m. Local Steely Dan tribute band Kids of Charlemagne will perform. Enjoy the food and tunes while you eat and dance with friends. Iva Lee’s Restaurant and Lounge, 555 N. El Camino Real, Suite E, San Clemente. 949.315.1960. kidsofcharlemagne.com.

CONCERT AT THE COACH HOUSE

8 p.m. Enjoy some rollicking sounds over dinner at this intimate and popular South Orange County venue. Singer Charity Lockhart will perform a tribute show to Aretha Franklin. Tickets are $35. Doors open at 6 p.m. The Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. 949.496.8930. thecoachhouse.com.

COMEDY AND LIVE MUSIC AT KNUCKLEHEADS

8-11 p.m. Knuckleheads will host a comedy show presented by Future is

Female, followed by live music. Ages 21 and up. Knuckleheads Sports Bar, 1717 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.492.2410. knuckleheadsmusic.com.

LIVE MUSIC AT STILLWATER

9 p.m. Live music is featured at this popular South Orange County venue. The ’80s cover band Fast Times will perform. StillWater Spirits & Sounds, 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point. 949.661.6003. danapointstillwater.com.

FRIDAY NIGHT AT SWALLOW’S

9 p.m.-1 a.m. Put on your cowboy hat and boots and get ready to enjoy all the Western-style fun at one of San Juan Capistrano’s best-known dive bars and country music spots. Grand Junction Band will perform. Happy hour is from 4-7 p.m. Swallow’s Inn, 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. 949.493.3188. swallowsinn.com.

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SATURDAY | 11 JAZZ FOR VALENTINE’S AT THE CASINO

7-9 p.m. Enjoy a dinner of pan-roasted tri-tip steak and shrimp and more, plus a show featuring Maria Schaefer. Tickets are $40. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Casino San Clemente, 140 W. Avenida Pico, San Clemente. eventbrite.com.

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SATURDAY | 11

STAND UP TO TRASH BEACH

CLEANUP AND LUNCH & LEARN

9 a.m. Join Stand Up to Trash at Baby Beach and the Ocean Institute for a beach cleanup followed by a Lunch and Learn at the Ocean institute. This month’s theme is “Love Our Beach and Harbor.” Lunch will be provided. Dana Point Harbor, 24800 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. standuptotrash.com.

HIKE AT SAN MATEO CAMPGROUND

9-11 a.m. Join California State Parks Naturalist Heather Rice to experience a local state park. Meet at the amphitheater for a 3-mile walk from Panhe Canyon to the ocean. Day-use fees apply. San Onofre State Beach, 830 Cristianitos Road, San Clemente. cryssie.moreno@parks.ca.gov.

SOUTH OC CARS AND COFFEE

9-11 a.m. South OC Cars and Coffee, dubbed the world’s biggest weekly car meet, attracts a mix of 500-1,000 hypercars, supercars, exotics, vintage, classic, muscle and sports cars, hot rods, rat rods, pickups, 4x4s and motorcycles. Those attending are encouraged to practice responsible social distancing. Face masks are not mandatory, but they are recommended. No cars in before 8:30 a.m. Cars should enter and leave slowly and quietly—no revving, speeding or burnouts. The Outlets at San Clemente, 101 West Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente. southoccarsandcoffee.com.

ROTARY CLUB CAR SHOW

9 a.m.-2 p.m. The Rotary Club of San Juan Capistrano presents the town’s 20th annual car show. Check out classic cars outdoors, including vintage cruisers, trucks and muscle cars. Awards will be presented in the early afternoon. Food and drinks will also be available for purchase. Leashed dogs are welcome, and there will be a dog trick show. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for kids ages 11 to 17 and free for kids under 11. San Juan Capistrano Sports Park, 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano. 949.973.5824. sjcrotary.org.

CAMPESINO BRUNCH

10 a.m.-noon. The Ecology Center is providing a preview of its upcoming café menu. The sneak peek will include a four-course, family-style meal. The Ecology Center, 32701 Alipaz Street, San Juan Capistrano. 949.443.4223. theecologycenter.org.

LIVE MUSIC AT TREVOR’S

11 a.m. Russell Long will perform. Enjoy

the entertainment on the outdoor patio while you chow down on food and sip drinks. Trevor’s at the Tracks, 26701 Verdugo Street, San Juan Capistrano. 949.493.9593. trevorsatthetracks.com.

VALENTINE’S BRUNCH AND WHALE WATCHING CRUISE

11 a.m.-2 p.m. Join Capt. Dave’s Dolphin and Whale Safari for a special Valentine’s Day whale watching cruise featuring live music, a catered brunch and free glass of champagne. Capt. Dave’s, 24440 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. 949.488.2828. dolphinsafari.com.

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO

GHOST WALK

7 p.m. Learn about the eerie history of San Juan Capistrano as you walk through the downtown area and near Mission San Juan Capistrano. The walk is hosted by Haunted Orange County. Attendees are asked to meet at the visitor’s information booth near the train tracks. 26701 Verdugo Street, San Juan Capistrano. 866.446.7803. hauntedoc.com.

LIVE MUSIC AT OC TAVERN

7 p.m. Enjoy a Grateful Dead music experience performed by Cubensis. Tickets are $17 the week of the show, and $20 for general admission on Saturday. There will be limited seating, and dinner reservations are recommended. OC Tavern, 2369 South El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.542.8877. universe.com.

STAND-UP COMEDY NIGHT

7:30 p.m. Have some laughs during this stand-up comedy event. San Juan Capistrano community fixture Jim Taylor will perform, along with Kato Kaelin and Jay Hewlett. Tickets are $21.50 for a table seat or $19.50 for the mezzanine section. Camino Real Playhouse, 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano. 949.489.8082. caminorealplayhouse.org.

SUNDAY | 12

SAN CLEMENTE FARMERS MARKET

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Shop for a wide selection of fruits, vegetables and artisanal goods from organic growers along Avenida Del Mar. 949 361 8200. san-clemente.org.

SUPER BOWL SUNDAY VIEWING PARTY AT STILLWATER

2:30 p.m. Join StillWater Spirits & Sounds to watch the Super Bowl with an all-youcan-eat buffet. Reserved indoor seating including the buffet costs $75 a person; walk-ins cost $50. StillWater Spirits & Sounds, 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point. 949.661.6003. danapointstillwater.com.

SUPER BOWL SUNDAY AT DAILY’S

2:30 p.m. Take in the big game at Daily’s

Sports Grill. Reserve a table for $25 a seat to be paid in cash only. Guests will receive a gift card worth the price of each reservation redeemable on Sunday. Guests must check in by 2:30 p.m. Daily’s Sports Grill, 204 South El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.522.9010. dailyssportsgrill.org.

SUPER BOWL SUNDAY AT PADDY’S

3:30 p.m. Watch the big game and have a pint at this Downtown San Juan Capistrano pub. Cover charge is $5. Paddy’s Station, 26701 Verdugo Street, Suite B, San Juan Capistrano. 949.661.3400. paddysstation.com.

MONDAY | 13

BRIDGE GAME

12:30 p.m. The South Orange County Bridge Club hosts bridge games, Monday through Saturday. The club is a nonprofit owned by the members and welcomes people to use their minds and develop new friendships. They also offer classes for bridge players of different levels. 31461 Rancho Viejo Road, Suite 205, San Juan Capistrano. galesenter@cox.net.

OPEN JAM

7-10 p.m. Play your own percussion, acoustic or electric instruments every Monday night at Knuckleheads. Amps are allowed, but drums are not. Knuckleheads, 1717 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.492.2410. knuckleheadsmusic.com.

TUESDAY | 14

TRIVIA TUESDAY

6:30 p.m. Test your knowledge every Tuesday night. Teams of two to six people are welcome to join in for a chance to win prizes. Call beforehand to reserve a table. Selma’s Chicago Pizzeria, 31781 Camino Capistrano, Suite 201, San Juan Capistrano. 949.429.3599. selmaspizza.com.

WEDNESDAY | 15

STORY TIME AT CASA ROMANTICA

10:30-11 a.m. Bring your toddler to story time to roam Casa Romantica’s gardens, sing and dance, and enjoy a book reading led by organization volunteers. Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente. 949.498.2139. casaromantica.org.

LIVE MUSIC AT STILLWATER

6 p.m. Live music is featured at this popular South Orange County ven-

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ue. DJ Tom Wellner will perform on Country Wednesday. StillWater Spirits & Sounds, 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point. 949.661.6003. danapointstillwater.com.

TRIVIA NIGHT AT THE BREWHOUSE

6:30-8:30 p.m. The BrewHouse hosts a trivia night every Wednesday. Test your knowledge with friends or show up solo and join a team. The BrewHouse, 31896 Plaza Drive, Suite D3, San Juan Capistrano. 949.481.6181. brewhousesjc.com.

H.H. COTTON’S

LIVE MUSIC SHOWCASE

7-10 p.m. Every Wednesday, H.H. Cotton’s will host this live music showcase to feature talented local musicians from around the area and will occur in the restaurant’s Hamilton Room (the back room). H.H. Cotton’s, 201 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente. hhcottons.com.

OPEN MIC NIGHT AT KNUCKLEHEADS

8-10 p.m. Knuckleheads is open for food, drinks and live music. Performers of all skill levels are welcome. If you are a musician, do stand-up comedy or the spoken word, this is the place to be on Wednesday nights. So, come down, grab a drink and go for it. Knuckleheads Sports Bar, 1717 North El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.492.2410. knuckleheadsmusic.com.

WHAT’S HAPPENING AHEAD

THURSDAY | 16

HISTORICAL PRESENTATION OF RICHARD HENRY DANA

1-3 p.m. Local resident and member of numerous local history groups Bob Minty will give a live presentation and reenactment of Dana Point founder Richard Henry Dana during a San Juan Capistrano Docent Society meeting. San Juan Capistrano Community Center, 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano. sjcdocentsociety.org.

After 50 by Tom Blake

Around Dana Point Island

ve often stressed the importance of social interaction for seniors, especially for single seniors who are often alone. I remind them to get out of the house and make new friends. Interacting with people is important for one’s health. I also encourage single seniors to be friendly, and a bit assertive, but not aggressive, by introducing themselves to strangers who look pleasant and receptive. A smile can open doors to meeting new people.

Lately, I’ve become aware that this advice applies to me in my period of grieving, after losing my partner of 25 years, Greta, three months ago. I promised myself to venture out and be friendly with people I don’t know.

noticed a person in a small yellow kayak about 75 yards ahead of me, heading in the same direction as I was heading. When I got alongside the kayak, a woman smiled and waved.

She was wearing the biggest sunglasses I’d ever seen, so I couldn’t guess her age because her face was covered. These days, many senior women are kayaking, paddling outriggers and stand-up paddleboarding in Dana Point Harbor, which is wonderful.

I waved at her. She said, “What a beautiful day. I’m Lynda, what’s your name?”

“Tom,” I replied, and asked, “Do you kayak often?”

She said, “I work. So, I kayak usually on weekends. Today, I have the day off. I work in Laguna Beach, at three different doctors’ offices. I love coming here. I moved here from Ohio 10 years ago.”

I said, “Ohio? Oh, no. Are you an Ohio State Buckeye fan? I’m originally from Michigan, a Wolverine fan.”

Lynda said, “Oh, do you mean that dreaded team up north?” (That’s how Buckeye fans refer to the Michigan team). We both laughed.

And then she asked, “Do you mind if I tag along with you around the island? It’s lonely out here with no one to chat with.”

“Great,” I replied.

And that’s what we did. I admired Lynda’s enthusiasm and positive attitude.

She said, “Do you still work?”

FROM THE ARCHIVES

The Clemente was one of the most popular fishing boats operating off the San Clemente Pier before the fishing fleet moved to Dana Point Harbor in the 1960s. This photo can be purchased from the San Clemente Historical Society at sanclementehistoricalsociety.org.

BY TOM BLAKE

Friday, Jan. 20, was a gorgeous sunny day in Dana Point, a nice break from the nine powerful rainstorms our area had just endured. At about 11 a.m., there was no wind, so I decided to go stand-up paddleboarding around Dana Point Island.

When I launched from Baby Beach, I was the only person on the water, at least as far as I could see. I had the whole darn harbor to myself except for sea lions that were camped on a dock across from The Wind and Sea Restaurant, barking at each other.

About a quarter-mile into my paddle, I

“Yes, I’m a newspaper columnist.”

“What do you write about? She asked.

“Dating after 50.”

Lynda laughed and said, “Oh, wow, I’m almost there.”

Our paddling together lasted about an hour. We chatted while securing our boards atop the roof racks of our cars.

“Can we paddle together again?” Lynda asked.

“Text me when you plan to go,” I said, and handed her my Picket Fence Media business card.

We thanked each other and waved goodbye. A new friendship had been born.

Later that day, Lynda sent me a text

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with a picture she had taken of me and said, “I read some of your newspaper articles; pretty touching. It is so nice some of your readers found new love.”

When we are nice to strangers, and we smile, and are friendly, we never know who might enter our life, even in the most unusual of locations. Keep paddling. SC

Tom Blake is a retired Dana Point

Sudoku

BY MYLES MELLOR

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION:

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

business owner and resident who has authored books on middle-aged dating. See his website at findingloveafter50.com. To comment: tompblake@gmail.com.

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Photo: Courtesy of the San Clemente Historical Society

Words by Cheryl Pruett

Valentine Ideas Come in Traditional & Non-Traditional Tastes, from Breakfast to Charcuterie

t’s nearly Valentine’s Day. Give the gift of a culinary adventure in the gastronomic triangle of Dana Point, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano. Sounds traditional, but not necessarily. The variety of restaurants surrounding the area sets the scene for anything from a playful nod to love to an array of less traditional food outings. Since Valentine’s Day lands on a Tuesday, why not expand your horizons?

Breakfast, appetizers and drinks, wine pairings or a retro-style milkshake and burger at the malt-shop diner. Yes, dinner may be the gold standard, but you’ll know your partner’s tastes and desire for culinary mixing it up.

Perhaps it’s time to consider straying from the time-honored Cupid date. After all, not everyone nowadays celebrates Mother’s Day on Sunday, preferring to avoid crowds. If schedules and attitudes

permit, dinner is only one option for Valentine’s Day.

WHY NOT A PRE-VALENTINE BREAKFAST?

homemade ice cream.

L’HIRONDELLE • 31631 Camino Capistrano, 949.661.0425, lhirondellesjc.com

FOR THE LOVE OF CHARCUTERIE & MORE

A breakfast outing at European-style Maison Café + Market in Dana Point starts a morning celebration. Enjoy a Dutch Baby with your “baby.”

BY CHERYL PRUETT

The German-style pancake is usually baked in an oven and, at Maison, is topped with organic berries and sweetened mascarpone (and maple syrup).

MAISON CAFÉ • 34320 Pacific Coast Highway, 949.218.8431, maisondanapoint.com

SHAKE IT UP!

A retro vibe brings playfulness to your celebration at Ruby’s Diner at the Outlets at San Clemente. On Valentine’s Day, it brings back the romance of Sandy and Danny in the hit movie Grease

About 12 shakes and malts from chocolate to salted caramel set the scene for sharing a drink face-to-face sipping through two straws. Burgers and fries keep the theme going. (Other options include albacore tuna melt, Chinese chicken salad and more.)

RUBY’S DINER • 101 W. Avenida Vista Hermosa, 949.492.7829, rubys.com

BRING ON THE CHARM

The old-world charm of L’Hirondelle in San Juan Capistrano captures hearts with a quaint and intimate setting. A continental Belgian-French menu and the restaurant’s location across from the Mission San Juan Capistrano add to the romantic atmosphere.

Known for the Beef Bourguignon, the offerings reflect an array of sauces to enhance everything from chicken and fish to lamb and duck. For Valentine’s Day, try the Cherries Jubilee for two. Remember to ask about the daily flavor of their

Valentine’s Day at The Cellar in San Clemente provides a great day to try the latest rage: charcuterie. Sure, the cheeseplus-meat board has been around for centuries, but it’s taken on a new life as an appetizer, meal or snack.

The restaurant offers several cheese boards. Take aim for the Spanish board with Manchego, drunken goat cheese, charcuterie meats of chorizo and prosciutto, and cream cheese-stuffed peppadews (peppers) along with almonds.

Add a glass or flight of wine or bubbles. This non-traditional Valentine’s Day is on point for flavor.

THE CELLAR • 156 Avenida del Mar, 949.492.3663, thecellarsite.com

BONUS IDEA: Go for the View, Stay for the Flights & Food

Hard to beat the view from The Chart House’s hill overlooking the harbor in Dana Point. Seafood is its specialty (and surf ’n’ turf).

On Valentine’s Day, add a special touch—cocktail items such as a tableside Torched Apple Manhattan or cocktails prepared tableside for two: a rum-based Mojito flight.

THE CHART HOUSE • 34442 St. of the Green Lantern, 949.493.1183, chart-house.com

Cheryl Pruett is an award-winning journalist and editor, having covered Orange County city and county topics to the food scene for Orange County Register, Patch.com and local magazines. She has called Dana Point/Capistrano Beach home for more than 30 years.

TRITON REPORT

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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Four SCHS Winter Teams Qualify for CIF-SS Playoffs; Girls Water Polo, Soccer Open First Round

Four San Clemente winter sports teams qualified for the CIF-SS playoffs, as the postseason brackets for boys and girls basketball, boys and girls soccer, and girls water polo were released over the weekend.

Only one San Clemente team earned a top-four seed—boys soccer is No. 4 in Division 2—but two teams were selected for their CIF-SS Division 1 fields.

The Triton girls water polo and girls soccer teams, both South Coast League champions, both opened the CIF-SS Division 1 playoffs on Wednesday, Feb. 8, but results were not available at press time.

San Clemente girls soccer (13-2-6) kicked off at home against Roosevelt of Eastvale (17-4-3). Roosevelt was the second-place team in the Big VIII League. If the Tritons advanced, they will take on the winner of No. 2 seed Santa Margarita and Torrance on Tuesday, Feb. 14.

San Clemente girls water polo (15-8) started against Almonte League champion Schurr (22-6). As the San Clemente pool doesn’t meet CIF-SS playoff size regulations, the Tritons hosted their first-round home match at Capistrano Valley High School.

If the girls water polo team advanced, the Tritons will travel to Division 1 top seed Long Beach Wilson for the quarterfinals on Saturday, Feb. 11.

San Clemente boys soccer and girls basketball get going in Division 2 on Thursday, Feb. 9.

With a second-place finish in league play, the San Clemente boys soccer team (8-3-8) slipped to Division 2 and earned the No. 4 seed. The Tritons will host Norte Vista (10-6-5), which finished second in the River Valley League.

If San Clemente advances, the Tritons will take on the winner of Artesia-Palmdale in the second round on Saturday.

The San Clemente girls basketball team (20-7) lost the South Coast League championship on the season’s final day, but the Tritons still earned a first-round home game against Cerritos (12-15), which finished third in the 605 League.

If San Clemente advances, the Tritons will play the Ventura-La Serna winner in the Division 2AA second round on Saturday.

Follow @South_OC_Sports on Instagram and @SouthOCSports on Twitter for daily CIF-SS playoff coverage of all the local teams in San Clemente, Dana Point and San Juan Capistrano.

Girls Basketball Outdueled by San Juan Hills in Physical South Coast League Title Game

With the South Coast League championship on the line on Feb. 2, the San Juan Hills and San Clemente girls

basketball teams locked horns with physical defensive presses and huge second-half runs to trade the lead back-and-forth into the final minutes.

San Juan Hills senior Amanda Edwards came off a screen to knock down the go-ahead 3-pointer with just under two minutes to play and nailed her free throws in the final seconds for a game-high 18 points, as the Stallions beat rival San Clemente, 49-45, to secure backto-back South Coast League titles.

This is the fifth league championship in program history for San Juan Hills (23-5, 7-1) and its second in the South Coast League. San Clemente (21-7, 6-2) had the edge over the Stallions for the league with its own fourth-quarter surge against San Juan Hills on Jan. 21, but the Tritons stumbled at Aliso Niguel in the previous week to set up the winner-take-all game.

“Physical game. Both teams, I thought, played their hearts out,” San Clemente coach Kerri Husbands said. “That’s all you can ask. I think both teams play really good defense. Both teams are physical defenders and really get after it. That’s fun. That’s a fun game.”

This was also a monumental game for CIF-SS playoff seedings, as at the time San Clemente was ranked No. 3 in CIF-SS Division 2AA and San Juan Hills was ranked No. 4 in Division 2AA. In the final poll, San Juan Hills jumped up to No. 3, and San Clemente dropped to No. 5.

As such, San Juan Hills is the No. 3 seed in the Division 2AA playoff bracket and has a first-round bye. San Clemente is on the other side of the bracket, and the two teams couldn’t meet until a potential CIF-SS championship game. San Clemente hosts Cerritos on Thursday, Feb. 9.

After a hot opening quarter in which Amanda Edwards knocked down three 3-pointers for an 18-12 San Juan Hills lead, the offense dried up for San Juan Hills.

While the Stallions managed to hold a four-point lead at halftime, San Clemente held the Stallions without a single field goal in the second quarter and made just one field goal to open the third quarter.

That provided an opening for San Clemente, as the Tritons ignited for a 17-1 run into the fourth quarter with two 3-pointers from Zona Miller, who led San Clemente with 17 points.

Then, in an instant, the game quickly flipped back the other direction, as San Juan Hills turned up its full-court press.

The Stallions lit up for their own 13-0 run, including another 3-pointer from Edwards to take the lead, 38-36, less than two minutes into the quarter.

While San Juan Hills had gone back in front, the game was far from over.

San Clemente tied the game on a 3-pointer from Kyle Franklin and took the lead with just over two minutes remaining on a 3-pointer from Claire Pham.

Coming out of a San Juan Hills timeout, Edwards got her chance to put San Juan Hills ahead for good and came off a screen to knock down her fifth 3-pointer of the game.

On the ensuing inbounds play, the Stallions forced the turnover, and Anna Shreeve scored on a layup for a four-point lead with 1:23 to play. Shreeve notched a double-double with 14 points and 12 rebounds.

Neither team found its free-throw stroke down the stretch, and Sienna Taus drove to the basket and pulled San Clemente within two points with under 20 seconds left.

Edwards walked to the line with nine seconds remaining to sink two free throws, putting San Juan Hills up by four points to officially clinch the South Coast League crown. SC

San Clemente boys soccer is the only top-four seed in its CIF-SS playoff division among the four Triton teams that qualified for the postseason. San Clemente boys soccer hosts Norte Vista in Division 2 on Thursday, Feb. 9.

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216 Avenida Vaquero, Minor Conditional Use

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Should Trestles and San Onofre Be the Next World Surfing Reserve?

A case for protecting one of California’s most vital wave resources

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

From Old Man’s and The Point, Uppers and Lowers, and all the spots in between, one would be hard-pressed to find a stretch of coastline in America that is more utilized and appreciated by surfers.

From kids just starting out to bona fide legends who changed the course of our sport and lifestyle, it’s an epicenter for surf culture and a hotbed for talent. So, my question this week, should Trestles and San Onofre be the next World Surfing Reserve?

The environmental organization Save The Waves has recently opened the application process to select its next World Surfing Reserve. With only one location selected every year, there are currently 12 World Surfing Reserves around the globe.

The closest is the iconic point at Malibu in Los Angeles County, while the newest addition to the list came last year, as North Devon in the United Kingdom was officially recognized.

The program is designed to protect surf breaks through stewardship, planning and local empowerment. Trestles and San Onofre seem ripe for such a classification.

From toll roads to nuclear waste, beach erosion to e-bike intrusion, the Trestles/ San Onofre area has faced no shortage of challenges over the years. Thankfully, every time a cataclysmic issue has arisen, local folks, along with supporters from the surf community and other environmental and Indigenous groups, have rallied to “save” Trestles.

Reaching to the highest levels of the U.S. government, heck, it wouldn’t be a California State Park if it weren’t for President Richard Nixon.

Having the surf spots protected as

GROM OF THE WEEK

BODHI AGUILAR

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

Bodhi Aguilar first blew up the Grom of the Week space back in 2018 when he was the ripe, old age of 7. Having started surfing at 3 years young, he was already a seasoned veteran at this point; his Instagram handle, @bodacious_bojangles, shined like a beacon

a World Surfing Reserve seems as if it would certainly bolster the case for preserving these pristine surfing grounds for generations to come—especially as they face an uncertain future with the continued decommissioning of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station, as well as renewed lease negotiations between the U.S. Military and State of California over the future of the park lands.

“The World Surfing Reserve approach is an effective community-based conservation model that can not only aid in protecting waves, but also coastal habitats, marine life and local economies,” Save The Waves Conservation Programs Manager Trent Hodges said in a press statement. “Save The Waves is excited to add another incredible surf ecosystem to the network.”

The application process is a lengthy one. First, a Letter of Inquiry must be approved. If permitted to officially apply, it goes to Save The Waves’ Vision Council. The council will judge the area based on

five different criteria:

• Quality and consistency of the wave(s)

• Important environmental characteristics

• Culture and surf history

• Governance capacity and local support

• Priority conservation area

There are no shortage of reasons Trestles and San Onofre could be in the running for a World Surfing Reserve. The area’s Indigenous history goes back centuries, while the surf-specific history can be traced to the 1920s.

San Onofre, and later Trestles, have long been key locations in the earliest of U.S. surf scenes. And today, the last two WSL world champions have been crowned on the cobblestone shore.

In 2008, Surfrider Foundation’s Chad Nelson co-authored a “surfenomics” study that found Trestles attracted more than 330,000 people to San Clemente an-

SURF FORECAST

Water Temperature: 56-57 Degrees F

Water Visibility and Conditions: 8-12’

Thursday: Combination of NW swell and secondary SSW swell sets up thigh to stomach high waves, (2-3’+), for most spots, while best breaks hit chest high, (4’). Light offshore winds early morning, shift to a light+ sea breeze in the afternoon.

Outlook: The slow easing swell blend maintains thigh to stomach high zone surf, (2-3’+), on Friday, while the pattern of light offshore winds in the morning and light+ onshores by the afternoon continues. A building new NW swell rolls in Saturday afternoon, kicking waves up into the shoulder high to a foot overhead range, (4-6’), but conditions will be poor then, as moderate SW winds in the morning rise to breezy WNW winds for the afternoon. Surf heights hold through Sunday morning, then taper off later in the day as the NW swell starts to fade. Much better conditions are due Sunday morning, when winds are light offshore again. A moderate sea breeze develops that afternoon.

nually, while accounting for more than $10 million in revenue annually.

Surely those numbers have ballooned considerably since the study was released 15 years ago. Not only would World Surfing Reserve classification have environmental upsides, there are also some very real economic benefits.

As noted, the application process takes some work, but for a group of locals keen to spearhead the effort, it’s most definitely a noble cause worth the effort.

The application window is open until May 25. For more information, check out savethewaves.org. SC

Jake Howard is a local surfer and freelance writer who lives in San Clemente. A former editor at Surfer Magazine, The Surfer’s Journal and ESPN, today he writes for a number of publications, including Picket Fence Media, Surfline and the World Surf League. He also works with philanthropic organizations such as the Surfing Heritage and Culture Center and the Positive Vibe Warriors Foundation.

of stoke for the future.

A few years later, and the San Clemente goofy-footer has taken his wave-riding game to amazingly loftier heights. Most recently, Bodhi made the finals in the NSSA event at the Huntington Beach Pier. He’s also a veteran of the USA Surfing Championships, where he’s enjoyed some solid results.

Running with a talented pack of rising stars from the area, he’s one of the most stylish young surfers in our local waters today. Fiery and free-flowing, his explosiveness is

matched by his tack-sharp rail game. For as much heat as Bodhi brings to the lineup, his good vibes and stoke level make him the complete package.

Flying the flag for Vissla on the nose of his board, he’s also got the support and camaraderie of a great surf brand. The future is wide open, and we can’t wait to see where Bodhi takes it next. SC

If you have a candidate for Grom of the Week, we want to know. Send an email to jakehoward1@gmail.com.

The beaches and waves of Trestles and San Onofre make the area a prime location to earn the designation of World Surfing Reserve by the environmental organization Save The Waves. Photo: Jake Howard

Bodhi Aguilar. Photo: Courtesy of @miahklein