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‘Proof Through the Night’ PierPride, Sunrise Rotary Unveil New Pier Lighting for American Flag E Y E O N S C / PAG E 3

New lighting placed on the San Clemente Pier ensures the American flag will stay illuminated through the night. Photo: Shawn Raymundo

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MetroLux Opens New Luxury Theater at Outlets

Duncan Announces Candidacy for State Assembly Race

5 Triton Wrestlers Qualify for State Championships

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PierPride, Sunrise Rotary Unveil New Pier Lighting for American Flag

BY SHAWN RAYMUNDO

For the first time in quite a while, an American flag will fly at the end of the pier—where it will remain a permanent fixture now that new lighting has been installed to illuminate the Red, White & Blue after the sun sets on San Clemente.

“The lighting will go on at dusk and go off at sunrise, so the flag will not be lowered and (will) always fly across from the Snack Shack,” explained Eileen Kawas, the past president of the nonprofit PierPride Foundation.

Officials with PierPride and the San Clemente Sunrise Rotary, which sponsored the installation of the light fixture, were set to gather at the San Clemente Pier alongside city representatives, dignitaries and other local groups for an unveiling ceremony Wednesday evening, Feb. 23—after San Clemente Times went to print.

The online version of this story will include further details from Wednesday night’s ceremony The new lighting comes roughly 32 months since San Clemente teen Liam Hallinan renovated the flagpole. As part of his Eagle Scout project in June 2019, Hallinan, then 15 years old, worked with the city’s contractor to erect the new flagpole opposite the concession stand.

Since then, though, the flagpole has seldom been used to let the American flag fly, as SC Times columnist Fred Swegles reported in a November 2019

column.

For a short while, the previous operator of the pier’s Snack Shack did the honors of raising the flag. However, he later moved to Texas, handing operations over to the current tenant, who was reportedly unable to take on the task of hoisting the flag daily.

Some alternatives had been floated around that time, such as a suggestion to have the city’s lifeguards or maintenance staff raise and lower the flag. The city, though, opted not to go that route, with Samantha Wylie, the city’s parks and recreation manager, explaining that lifeguards already fly the American flag atop their tower on the pier.

In December 2019, the city began flying its flag at the renovated flag pole at the end of the pier Another suggestion was to attach lighting to or around the pole so the American flag could fly 24/7. A section of U.S. code stipulates that the American flag could be flown 24 hours a day, “if properly illuminated during hours of darkness.”

“That was the problem before; we didn’t have lighting,” Kawas said. “(The flag) would have to go up and then be taken down before nightfall.”

That was until the Sunrise Rotary stepped in to sponsor the project, along with Gary Keller, a local resident and president of South Coast Lighting and

Design, who gifted the light fixture, Kawas explained.

“It all came together beautifully,” Kawas said, later highlighting the Rotary’s goal to “shine a light through the night and let this be a beacon for all.”

“I think what Sunrise Rotary wants and what PierPride wants is again that beacon of hope, that promise in the night,” Kawas added. “That there is hope and promise that represents all of us; maybe brings us closer together; unity and focus during these times.”

Noting the group’s ability and commitment to give back to the community, Sunrise Rotary President Sally Guon said the club wanted to step up and sponsor the project after hearing that this was among the top requests from PierPride and pier visitors.

Sunrise, she said, got involved about last July after club members voted unanimously to partner with PierPride for the project.

“To see the American flag wave throughout the night is a symbolic bea-

con of hope that brings us all together,” Guon said.

Hallinan was set to present the American flag for the city to raise on Wednesday night, which coincided with World Rotary Day, Kawas noted. During the ceremony, Mayor Gene James was also slated to present proclamations to members of the two local Rotaries: Sunrise Rotary and the San Clemente Rotary Club.

The event, she added, was also meant to serve as the official kickoff for the planned renovations of the Snack Shack. The project, which, according to Kawas, is expected to be completed by Memorial Day, includes enhancements to the concession stand and the outdoor seating area.

“We’ve got public art, a counter with six barstools. We’ll have new picnic tables with games on top,” she said. “There will be a new weathervane put on top of the Snack Shack, and it will be a sister piece that we put on the restrooms last year. It’s a very exciting time.”

Duncan Announces Candidacy for State Assembly Race

homeless individuals in permanent housing. While serving as a member of the Laguna Niguel City Council, Davies worked with the County of Orange to create a Joint Powers Authority establishing a housing trust on the county level. She added that she’d like to work with her colleagues at the state level to bring a Joint Powers Authority into North San Diego County.

On housing, Duncan added that the state should not approach housing with a one-size-fits-all approach.

“It should really be left more to the localities to develop housing that fits their particular location and has the look and feel that they’re looking for in their city,” Duncan said. “I think that can be done through incentive programs rather than mandates.”

Duncan also added that the district needs to focus on opportunities for the state’s youths.

“We need to make sure that we don’t lose our young people to brain drain, to other states,” Duncan said. “I want to make sure we engage and have those economic opportunities and have those housing opportunities for our young people.”

Duncan highlighted protecting the coastlines and environment as one of the biggest issues in the district. He explained that ensuring the district’s beaches are taken care of and retaining the beaches’ sand are necessary to protect the coastline.

“Districtwide, it really is a coastal district, so I want to be a champion of protecting our coastlines and ensuring

that this environment that we’ve all decided to live here for remains for future generations,” Duncan said.

Davies noted crime and fentanyl as additional issues to be addressed over the next year.

“That’s been very important to me.

For many years working with families that have lost their children to fentanyl, last year, I was able to pass a bill that made it mandatory that all treatment centers needed to have at least two doses of Narcan available with someone that can administer it,” Davies said.

She added that she has a couple more bills to introduce this year to address fentanyl overdoses. One bill will allow fentanyl test strips to be purchased. She hopes that, should parents find pills, (Cont. on page 4)

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

With the state’s upcoming Primary Election scheduled for June 7, San Clemente Mayor Pro Tem Chris Duncan, a Democrat, looks to challenge Republican incumbent Laurie Davies to represent California’s 74th Assembly District.

Speaking with San Clemente Times this week, both candidates highlighted homelessness and economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic as two of the biggest issues facing the 74th District.

Davies explained that she’d like to continue to work across the aisle to place San Clemente Times February 24-March 2, 2022

New lighting placed on the San Clemente Pier ensures the American flag will stay illuminated through the night.

Photo: Shawn Raymundo

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MetroLux Set to Open New Luxury Theater at Outlets on Thursday

Craig Realty Group, called the theater the “future of movie watching” in the release.

“We’ve brought together the absolute best in technology, coupled with the highest level of hospitality to create a truly exceptional movie-going experience,” Craig said. “Our customers have been eager for this addition to the Center, and we are thrilled to invite our surrounding communities to this ultimate entertainment destination.”

MetroLux Theatres owner David Corwin said his company saw in San Clemente a good opportunity for new development, and by working with the Outlets, they were also assured a great location, visibility, parking, and a quality mix of other tenants.

They were also able to fill a need for the Outlets, which opened with the goal of having a theater in mind, according to Corwin.

“Certainly, the last couple of years during the pandemic have slowed things down and led us to this point, but all things considered, (it) seems like a good time to be getting open,” he said of the process.

Brunetti said that the construction process has been fun, despite hitting the typical bumps in the road, such as moving around certain schedules due to workers being sick with COVID-19.

Additionally, in his interactions with visitors to the Outlets and other people around the community, he has received support, questions, and interest regarding the theater’s opening date.

MetroLux collaborated with SMS Architects of Irvine to build the theater, hoping to align the design with San Clemente’s landscape. “(SMS) had a vision to fit it with the Center and the community and somewhat of a beachy color scheme, and I think that’ll be better on display once the bar and restaurant are open,” Corwin said, adding: “I do think once everything is complete and open, it’ll be something that people feel good about, that really fits in.”

Once people come inside the building, Brunetti hopes to complement the quality of the interior, which includes leather seats, recessed lighting, and blue walls, by maximizing what he can control.

“We don’t want the beautiful building and average service, we want the beautiful building and great service and excellent food and drink,” he said.

“The finishes are kind of a testament to what’s to come, which is taking care of the people of San Clemente or whoever decides to come visit us.”

The Scripted restaurant will not be ready to open for another few months, but MetroLux leadership is excited for the added value it will provide.

Corwin highlighted the lengthy bar area and outdoor patio as spaces that guests will enjoy, as well as the option to have food delivered into the auditoriums.

Brunetti said the restaurant will

have a classic American menu with an occasional twist. Certain items will be elevated, such as filet mignon medallions, but the staff is also working to make the items “approachable,” like salads that can be easily converted into wraps.

“We’re going to use as (many) local, organic ingredients as we can, and we are a from-scratch kitchen, so the freezer should be fairly empty,” he added.

The staff is also excited to work with and host the community, as Brunetti said local high school students have already approached him about playing the grand piano that will be located on the second floor.

Another example of a partnership could be between the theater and local schools, which would allow them to use the IMAX auditorium for educational purposes.

“If we have a school interested in showing a marine biology movie when they’re studying that subject, then they would rent out the theater for that showing,” said Rachel Reisfeld, the marketing manager. “That’s definitely something we’re going to be interested in and open to.”

The press release encouraged guests to join M Rewards, the company’s free loyalty program that offers perks for both the theater and the restaurant, and mentioned that the theater will also offer special discounts for matinees, children under 12, seniors aged 60 and over, and “Bargain Tuesdays.”

MetroLux will show Death on the Nile, Dog, Jackass Forever, Marry Me, Sing 2, Spider-Man: No Way Home, and Uncharted during its opening day.

Moviegoers can purchase tickets through the Metropolitan Theatres mobile app, online at metrotheaters.com, or at the kiosks.

they’d like their state government to do.

“You test yourself, you test your ideas, and my favorite thing is listening to people,” Duncan said. “I can’t wait to get back to that again. Hopefully with COVID easing, we can get back to more in-person events and things. We get the best ideas, talking to people, listening to where they’re coming from and what the most important issues to them are.”

Davies explained that her first year as an assemblymember helped her build relationships and get to know her own caucus, as well as the Democratic caucus better, in order to work together on bills.

“Finishing up the first year, first of all, it was a great experience, and I’m really enjoying it,” Davies said. “It really was a good opportunity for me to be able to see how legislation is made; having served at the local level, on City Council and mayor, you deal with different issues.”

“But when you’re dealing with policy … you need to be able to take a bill and really make sure that it’s a good bill,” she continued. “But also, it was important that I worked across the aisle in order to get bills passed.”

She added that all six of the bills she introduced were passed unanimously through the committee process and signed by the governor.

“I bring the most experience to the table, having been on City Council for eight years and serving as a mayor two times,” Davies said of her experience with the City of Laguna Niguel. “I also served on regional boards such as OCTA and OCFA, and I understand the importance of protecting local control.”

As a small business owner of 22 years at Five Star Wedding & Events, Davies said she understands what small businesses are going through, especially

during the pandemic.

“I’ve proven that I can work across the aisle, and I think that that’s the only way we’re going to actually get some type of balance,” Davies said.

As a prior resident of North San Diego County and now as San Clemente’s mayor pro tem, Duncan feels that he brings knowledge of the two communities and connections to the table. With a nephew at Camp Pendleton about to be deployed to Okinawa and as the liaison to the Marine Corps Base, he said he has strong military connections.

“I’m here to improve people’s lives and take direct steps to do that,” Duncan said. “What you’ll see from me immediately is that I will be taking steps to do things that improve the quality of life in South Orange County and in North San Diego County, and they’re going to feel that and see that immediately.”

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

The Outlets at San Clemente has announced that the long-awaited MetroLux Theatres is set to open to the public on Thursday, Feb. 24, with a formal grand opening to be set sometime in the spring.

The soon-to-be “flagship location” of the Metropolitan Theatres Corporation, according to the company, holds 50,000 square feet and 10 auditoriums with 4K digital laser projections and large heated recliners, including an IMAX auditorium featuring a 60-foot, wall-to-wall screen.

General Manager Tony Brunetti said the IMAX auditorium holds 221 seats, while the others, which are more “intimate” spaces, hold as few as 47, amounting to a total capacity of just under 900.

Other amenities include 23 “D-BOX” seats, all within Auditorium 8, that synchronize the action on the screen with individual motion control in the seats, kiosks for contactless ticketing in the main lobby, and a second floor with additional kiosks and concessions.

During the eventual grand opening, guests will experience the 30-foot, on-site bar and restaurant, Scripted Bar & Kitchen, and full food and beverage offerings.

“Serving as a brand-new dining destination with a full-service bar and patio and providing an in-theatre dining experience, the restaurant will bring an elevated menu of eclectic dishes,” a press release about the announcement read.

Steven L. Craig, the founder and managing partner of the Outlets’ ownership,

(Cont. from page 3) access to test strips will allow parents to be able to test the drugs for the presence of fentanyl.

“Right now, one pill will kill,” Davies said. “Fentanyl is the number one (cause of) death over gun shooting for our teens and young adults.”

Duncan previously campaigned for the State Assembly seat in 2020, when the seat was under the 73rd District, but he lost in the Primary race, receiving 18.4% of the vote. Davies went on to win the Assembly seat in the 2020 General Election against Democrat Scott Rhinehart.

From his loss at the 2020 primaries, Duncan explained that he learned how difficult the campaign is, to develop tougher skin and to be prepared for the long haul. He added that he loved getting to listen to residents explain what San Clemente Times February 24-March 2, 2022

MetroLux’s IMAX auditorium, pictured here ahead of the theater’s official opening on Thursday, Feb. 24, holds 221 seats. Photo: C. Jayden Smith

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ou know the saying that “nothing good comes easy,” and that couldn’t be truer regarding our annual Best of San Clemente People’s Choice Ole Awards.

Each year now for the past 16 years, our staff meticulously counts the thousands of votes submitted by you, our readers, for your favorite local businesses, service vendors, nonprofits and locations here in San Clemente.

We then present those results in our annual special issue that we distribute to driveways and newsstands throughout San Clemente and also feature online as a digital magazine at our website, sanclementetimes.com/best-of-san-clemente.

The issue is a celebration of sorts, a unique opportunity for you, our readers, to support your local businesses by

letting them know how much you appreciate them. For our local businesses, it’s an opportunity to say thank you as well, recognizing your steadfast support through challenging times of late.

It’s also a great way for all of us to find and try new businesses in town in an effort to “Keep it Local” and strengthen our local economy.

For all of us at San Clemente Times, it’s a truly rewarding experience in that we get to continue to deliver on our promise of delivering “Local News You Can Use.” And for our readers, the reward is knowing that by taking part in the voting process, you’re helping support local business owners and their employees by saying “thank you.”

So, please keep your latest Best of San Clemente issue (or web link) handy and

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Letters to The Editor ANOTHER RESPONSE TO ‘WHY IS THE CITY CONTRACTING BB&K?’ JOE JANIS, San Clemente The reason the city is contracting with BB&K is because BB&K is a reputable and competent law firm with tremendous experience in representing municipalities.

Four years ago, Dan Bane, Gene James and Laura Ferguson ran on the same ticket for a seat on City Council. One of their campaign promises was to evaluate BB&K law firm and ascertain if the firm’s fees were justifiable. After a thorough evaluation of the firm’s charges, both Bane and James concluded that the charges were justified, as did all previous and sitting councilmembers.

Ferguson and her attorney did not agree with the evaluation and, for the past three or four years, have taken every opportunity to inform us about increasing attorney fees and how incompetent they believe the firm is.

In Ferguson’s letter, she failed to

mention that her and her attorney’s actions have been one of the causes of these rising legal fees. I recently Googled “litigation against San Clemente” and found Ferguson and her attorney have been quite active in litigating against, or threatening litigation against, San Clemente.

Ferguson’s false allegations and damaging public comments about our excity manager caused his resignation and ended in a successful lawsuit against the city. Her fight against being censured continues to incur legal expenses.

It is OK if she believes she was wronged, but it is not OK to blame BB&K for increasing attorney fees when her and her attorney’s actions are a significant portion of those increasing fees.

Councilmember Ferguson claims to be a taxpayer advocate and states she wants to reduce the city’s budget. She can begin by stopping all the drama and stopping the constant need to prove herself right and others wrong.

It is only costing us money and wasting our time. Seems like placing blame on others has become the norm in American politics. We don’t need this in San Clemente; we need councilmembers that can put our needs before their own egos.

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many important issues facing us.

RESPONSE TO ‘CHALLENGING PUNITIVE APPROACHES TO HOMELESSNESS’ WILLIAM BROOKS, San Clemente I feel as if I live in a parallel universe when it comes to homelessness in San Clemente. When I observe homeless individuals, I see many drunk in public, passed out, talking to themselves, and/ or yelling at anyone that happens by.

To me, it is clear that the majority of these people suffer from addiction issues and/or mental health diseases.

Homeless activists like Kathy Esfahani, Ken Doss, and Rona Henry state that homelessness is caused by lack of affordable housing. This is not what I observe, so it would be helpful to have numbers such as what percentage of people experiencing homelessness are working but cannot afford housing, what percentage are drug/alcohol-addicted, and what percentage are mentally ill?

People who are experiencing addiction and/or mental health issues have to want to help themselves. Often, they have to hit rock-bottom before they will seek help.

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(Cont. from page 7) Part of the reason they are homeless is because their families have abandoned them in an effort to help them see the need for treatment. Housing drug-addicted or mentally ill people doesn’t solve the problem—it just moves it indoors.

To be compassionate, we need to have no-cost treatment services readily available, while our city laws make it as difficult as possible for someone to drop out from society and live on the street.

As citizens, we should avoid feeding or giving cash to our neighbors experiencing homelessness. This is a tough-love approach, and in the long run, it will help to begin to solve this problem.

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RESPONSE TO ‘TRIBUTE TO JIM DAHL’ JEFFREY HERMAN, San Clemente Native Thank you for your tribute to Jim. But I would like to make one correction: Jim served as a City of San Clemente firefighter from 1970 to 1992; at that point, SCFD was absorbed into OCFA. So most of his career was as a city fireman, not county.

This might be a good story for the SC Times to publish—the history of San Clemente’s own police and fire departments, and the city’s financial woes that lead up

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to those departments being disbanded and taken over by the county.

Historically, that decision was the exact opposite of what usually happens: Most towns begin life by contracting for county services, then at some point become financially independent enough to form their own municipal departments. Maybe, someday, the city will reestablish its own police and fire departments.

I was on SCFD with Jim during the early ’70s.

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THURSDAY | 24 TOP FIVE WAYS TO PROTECT COLLECTIBLES IN YOUR HOME 7 p.m. Learn from Scott Haskins of the Fine Art Conservation Lab about valuable collectible care and the upcoming Norman Kennedy mural restoration project at Casa Romantica. Haskins will also discuss his book, Save Your Stuff from a Disaster, and bring signed copies to purchase afterward.

Tickets range from $12-$18. Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente. 949.498.2139. casaromantica.org.

FRIDAY | 25 LIVE MUSIC AT THE POINT 8-11 p.m. Live music is featured at this popular South Orange County venue.

Rock, pop and R&B cover band Good Company will perform. The Point Restaurant and Bar, 34085 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point. 949.464.5700. thepointrestaurantandbar.com.

SATURDAY | 26 WYLAND’S WHALE AND DOLPHIN ADVENTURE ART LESSONS IN THE WILD 9 a.m.-noon. Available Saturdays through April 23, Dana Wharf is offering this exclusive package for kids (ages 12 and under) that includes an art lesson via video feed by environmental artist Wyland and a free two-hour whale watching adventure. Each child who participates in the San Clemente Times February 24-March 2, 2022

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SATURDAY | 24 SAN CLEMENTE DAY & FISHING DERBY 9 a.m.-noon. Celebrate the City of San Clemente’s anniversary with the annual Youth Fishing Derby. The community is invited to celebrate the history of the San Clemente Municipal Pier and its fishing legacy. Registration is open for children aged 6-13, and pre-registration is required since space is limited. Prizes will be given to the biggest, smallest, most unusual, and the most fish caught. Check-in is at 8 a.m. San Clemente Pier. 949.429.8797. san-clemente.org/recreation. danapointstillwater.com.

art lesson will be entered in a contest to win prizes, as well as a gift from Wyland and Dana Wharf. Lessons cost $10. Dana Wharf, 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point. 888.224.0603. danawharf.com.

SUNDAY | 27 FARMERS MARKET 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Shop for a wide selection of fruits, vegetables and artisanal goods from organic growers at the Community Center/San Clemente Public Library parking lot. 100 North Calle Seville.

949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.

SOUTH OC CARS AND COFFEE 9-11 a.m. South OC Cars and Coffee is a weekly car show, attracting a mix of 1,0003,000 plus hypercars, supercars, exotics, vintage, classic, muscle and sports cars, hot rods, rat rods, pickups, 4x4s and motorcycles. 101 West Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente. southoccarsandcoffee.com.

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ROBOTICS DEMONSTRATION SCRIMMAGE 1-4 p.m. The local youth robotics team Operation TAC (Technology and Character) will host a robotics demonstration scrimmage with other FTC teams at Pacific Coast Church, located at 2651 Calle Frontera, San Clemente. For more information on the scrimmage, call 949.940.2600 or contact info@pccsc.org.

PAINT AND PLAY 10:15-11 a.m. Every Tuesday through March 22, families of children aged 2-5 can enjoy arts and crafts with their toddlers and explore the Casa Romantica grounds. Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente. 949.498.2139. casaromantica.org.

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

SAN ONOFRE PARKS FOUNDATION POP-UP SHOP 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Historic Cottage and Page 9

Visitor Center showcases local history, flora and fauna at this original 1934 ranger’s cottage. A rotating exhibit features the history of San Onofre. Stop in to the San Onofre Parks Foundation’s Pop-Up Shop to say hello, do a little shopping and learn more about the history of the local state parks at San Clemente and San Onofre State Beaches.

Historic Cottage and Visitor Center is located within the San Clemente State Beach Campground at 225 Avenida Calafia, San Clemente. 949.366.8599. admin@ sanoparks.org. sanoparks.org.

BINGO AT THE SENIOR CENTER 1:30 p.m. Every Wednesday, the Dorothy Visser Senior Center will host Bingo. The center will begin selling cards at 1 p.m., with the game starting promptly at 1:30.

The buy-in is $12 for 10 games with four cards and a special pick-your-number game. For more information, contact the center at 949.498.3322. Dorothy Visser Senior Center, 117 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente.

BIKING CLUB FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS AND HIGH SCHOOLERS 5-6:30 p.m. Anyone have middle school- to high school-aged kids who love to bike?

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(Cont. from page 9) Community Outreach Alliance’s biking club meets every Wednesday afternoon at different trails, with professional biker and mentor Mike Russell from Freakshow Aloha. San Clemente High’s COA club, which hosts this free activity thanks to Hardman Classic, has bikes and helmets for participants to borrow. To participate, fill out a registration form online at form.myjotform. com/91392099886576. For questions, call or text 949.795.4721. communityoutreachalliance.com/bike-club/.

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.

CONCORDIA CHOIR TOUR COMES TO DANA POINT 7 p.m. The Concordia Choir will perform at the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church of Dana Point. Conductor Michael Culloton conducts the 69-voice a cappella choir in a wide-ranging concert including works by Alexandre Grechaninoff, Carol Barnett, Wendell Whalum, Ellen Gilson Voth, J.S. Bach, René Clausen, and more.

Tickets are $25 for adults and $5 for students. Active duty military members and their family can buy tickets for $20. Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 33501 Stonehill Drive, Dana Point.

ON STAGE AT THE COACH HOUSE

EXTC

BY COLLIN BREAUX, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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ocal fans of old-school new wave and power pop are in luck— EXTC, comprising members of legendary British band XTC, will perform at The Coach House on March 27.

Though XTC—known for hits such as “Dear God” and a force to be reckoned with in the ’80s—is no more, former members have since formed EXTC. The new band is bringing in former XTC drummer Terry Chambers for a North American tour, which includes a stop at the San Juan Capistrano venue.

“It’s strange that I’m back playing in North America where, almost 40 years ago to the day, XTC stopped touring,” Chambers said. “The other XTC members won’t tour, so we’re out there as EXTC, giving it our all. And we’re loving every minute. Because that’s where we want to be—on the road giving people the best night out we can. What better way to spend the rest of our days?”

That end of touring that Chambers refers to is an infamous bit of XTC lore.

The band ceased touring in 1982 after Andy Partridge, the former front man, suffered a panic attack on stage. He has rarely performed live since.

“We were holed up in a local hotel.

If you grew up with the influential band XTC, you might consider seeing EXTC (featuring former members of the new wave act) when they play at The Coach House on March 27. Photo: Courtesy of Dommett Young Photography

Our tour manager summoned everyone, except Andy, to the foyer. He told us Andy was too ill to perform and that the entire tour was canceled,” Chambers said. “Andy flew back to the UK. I hung around LA for a couple of days, then flew to Australia to be with my future wife.”

Chambers eventually reconnected with old XTC bandmate Colin Moulding, which formed the basis of a new project called TC&I. After six sold-out shows, TC&I also fizzled out, with Moulding feeling he did what he set out to do with the musical group.

From there is where EXTC began.

Steve Tilling and Chambers met in a pub to talk things over, forming EXTC from the ashes of TC&I. Tilling is the front man for EXTC, which has the blessing of Partridge.

Tilling, Beren Matthews, and Ken Wynne will perform with Chambers as

AT THE MOVIES

‘Death on the Nile’ Might Not Be Worth the Wait

BY MEGAN BIANCO, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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ollowing Kenneth Branagh’s first Agatha Christie screen adaptation, Murder on the Orient Express (2017), movie fans have been wondering if his new whodunit interpretation, Death on the Nile, was just fated with bad timing or was really as bland as the previous film.

Christie’s mystery tales have been grabbing readers and viewers for up to a century now with a vintage charm that takes you back to the early 20th century. So why do Branagh’s versions keep underperforming?

In 1937 Egypt, Detective Poirot (Branagh) is invited as an extra guest aboard a luxurious yacht doubling as a wedding reception and honeymoon for Simon Doyle (Armie Hammer) and Linnet Ridgeway (Gal Gadot).

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fiancée and Linnet’s old friend, Jackie de Bellefort (Emma Mackey); Linnet’s previous boyfriend, Linus Windlesham (Russell Brand); Linnet’s personal maid, Louise (Rose Leslie);

Poirot’s longtime friend Bouc (Tom Bateman); and Bouc’s new lady friend, Rosalie (Letitia Wright).

Barely into the festivities, melodrama and

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SHOW DETAILS What: EXTC When: Sunday, March 27. Doors open at 5 p.m.; concert starts at 7 p.m.

Where: 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano For tickets or more info: thecoachhouse.com. Tickets are $25.

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suspense reign over the cruise along the Nile River.

Death on the Nile is a little bit of good and bad cinematically. The cast has a nice variety of faces and talent, especially Leslie and Wright, both of whom are charismatic in their roles.

Annette Bening, Sophie Okonedo, and the UK-based comedy duo of Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders seem to be having fun with their characters, while Branagh and Hammer do enough scene chewing for the whole cast with their particularly hammy performances.

Brand’s participation is a bit of an afterthought in execution, while Gadot is, unfortunately, the weakest link of the stars.

I do think Branagh’s direction is a little more interesting and versatile this time around, compared to Orient Express, but that could also be because the setting is more elaborate than a traditional train.

But a lot of the time, Death on the Nile is just kind of bland and forgettable, especially compared to John Guillermin’s 1978 film adaptation. Death on the Nile might be a better choice than Kat Coiro’s Marry Me this February, but you would probably do better with one of the Oscar-nominated films instead. SC sanclementetimes.com

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WELCOME TO THE 51ST ANNUAL DANA POINT FESTIVAL OF WHALES

By Dana Point Mayor Joe Muller It’s wonderful to welcome back Dana Point’s Festival of Whales. For two days, we will celebrate what makes our city special and the reason it is a globally recognized destination for whale watching.

Our community takes great pride in its distinctive role in the migration of thousands of whales as they pass along Dana Point’s beautiful coastline. And we can’t wait to officially mark the occasion on March 5-6.

It was more than 50 years ago that Don Hansen founded the first Festival of Whales, now recognized as the longest-running whale festival in the world. He created the Festival of Whales as an annual seaside event that celebrates the gray whale migration, with an emphasis on education and environmental responsibility.

Don brought communities together with his passion and vision, and his contribution to Dana Point is immeasurable.

Don opened Dana Wharf Sportfishing &

Whale Watching in 1971 at the Dana Point Harbor. Today, his operation continues to provides accessibility to whale watching and fishing to residents, visitors, and underserved youth under the guidance of Hansen’s daughter, Donna Kalez, and son, Michael Hansen, who continue to work with other stakeholders making Dana Point the premier location to see whales, dolphins and other marine life.

Sadly, Don Hansen passed away earlier this year, but we can all appreciate the vast legacy he has left here in Dana Point.

I encourage you to take advantage of the many wonderful events planned throughout the Festival weekend. There really is something for everyone, from the Saturday morning Festival of Whales Parade to street fairs, art shows and many ocean-related adventures and educational presentations.

In addition to celebrating the magnificent whales that visit our shores, visitors will be able to share in the music, art and talent of our local residents and businesses.

See you at the Festival!

With Dana Point officially trademarked as the Dolphin and Whale Watching Capital of the World®, we are committed to saving our oceans, starting by reducing plastic waste via our new boxed water cartons. Learn more at danapointwhalewatching.com.

LOGO FOR 2022 FESTIVAL OF WHALES ANNOUNCED

By Breeana Greenberg Living by the ocean his entire life, and having the desire to do something for the community, was all the inspiration that Matt Rinehart needed before using his artistic abilities to design a logo that he submitted for the Festival of Whales.

“I always admired the event art from local artists in San Clemente and Dana Point and knew one day I would like to make something, as well,” Rinehart, a San Clemente resident, explained to Dana Point Times.

Since graduating from Cal State Fullerton with a degree in graphic design, Rinehart, a graphic designer at Starfish Signs and Graphics in San Clemente, hoped to produce a design worthy of an event.

Those hopes were realized this past fall, when the 2022 Festival Foundation Board named Rinehart as the logo artist for the 51st annual Dana Point Festival of Whales.

“I am super excited to have finally made that a reality,” Rinehart said.

The board chose this year’s designer from among its favorites of past entries.

Rinehart was runner-up in the 2021 Festival of Whales logo design contest.

“Matt’s logo was a favorite that lived on in our minds over the past year, and

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we couldn’t be happier to announce his design will be the official logo for the 51st annual Dana Point Festival of Whales,” Event Coordinator Andrea Swayne said.

••• Read the full story at festivalofwhales.com.

FESTIVAL MERCHANDISE Logo merchandise will be available for purchase at booths near Dana Wharf and at Baby Beach on both days of the Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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MUCH TO CELEBRATE

By Andrea Swayne, Event Coordinator The awe-inspiring sight of California gray whales as they cruise the shores of Dana Point each spring, making their way back to their feeding waters in the Bering Sea from the birthing and calving waters in Baja Mexico, is truly something to celebrate.

Just as whales pass Dana Point during their annual 10,000-mile, round-trip journey, generation after generation, the gathering of our human community to witness the spectacle has become a parallel tradition also spanning generations.

As we celebrate the Festival’s 51st year, this time without the late Don Hansen— Festival founder and the originator of whale watching in Dana Point—let us reflect on his impact and the important legacy he leaves behind.

What Hansen set into motion as owner of Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching sparked the growth and recognition of Dana Point into a world-renowned destination for witnessing the planet’s largest mammals in the wild. For this reason, the 2022 Dana Point Festival of Whales is being dedicated in his honor.

As a result of the hard work of Hansen’s daughter, Donna Kalez, at the helm of the family business, along with Gisele Anderson of Captain Dave’s Dolphin and Whale Safari, Dana Point was named in 2021 by the World Cetacean Alliance (WCA) as the first and only Whale Heritage Site (WHS) in the Americas.

We’re happy to report that before his passing, Hansen got to witness this important honor being bestowed upon the city.

The WHS program grants formal recognition and accreditation to communities that actively demonstrate the importance of respecting and protecting cetaceans and their ocean habitats by fostering a culture of respect through research, education and conservation.

We encourage you to learn about the WCA and the WHS Program by visiting worldcetaceanalliance.org.

Better yet, find out more by joining us on March 4 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Ocean Institute for a Welcoming of the Whales sunset beachside ceremony by members of the indigenous Juaneño Band of Mission Indians Acjachemen Nation.

Afterward, there will be a kickoff reception with guest speakers, including research scientist Dr. Ari Friedlaender, as well as food, hands-on all-ages educational activities and more.

We’re looking forward to welcoming you to our cetacean celebration here in our little slice of paradise, Dana Point, the Dolphin and Whale Watching Capital of the World®.

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Purple locations and numbers corresond with the map on the following page.

Friday, March 4 OCEAN INSTITUTE WELCOMING OF THE WHALES 4:45-9 p.m. Beachside Sunset Ceremony by members of the indigenous Acjachemen Nation and Dana Point Surf Club paddle out, followed by a free reception inside the Ocean Institute, with guest speakers, interactive displays and activities, non-alcoholic beverages and food truck cuisine for purchase. 5

Saturday, March 5 ISLAND WAY/DP HARBOR DRIVE FESTIVAL OF WHALES PARADE 10 a.m. Parade starts on the island side of Island Way bridge, heads north over the bridge and then east onto Dana Point Harbor Drive toward Golden Lantern. View from the bridge and DP Harbor Drive. See giant parade balloons, marching bands, military units, floats and more.

For more information, call the City of Dana Point Recreation Division at 949.248.3536. 1-8-2 GOLDEN LANTERN/DP HARBOR DRIVE WHALES, TAILS & ALES (STREET FAIR) 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Enjoy craft beer, delicious eats, dog costume contests, local artisans, dog-friendly vendors and much more. 2 BABY BEACH CARDBOARD CLASSIC & DINGHY DASH 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Cardboard boat building contest and race with voting, food, celebrity emcee, music and awards. It’s serious fun for competitors and spectators alike! 15 CLAM CHOWDER COOK-OFF 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sample all entries for $10 and vote for your favorites from over a dozen local restaurants. The event also features a beer and wine garden (drinks $5), and live music by the RetroFits. 15 DANA WHARF WYLAND ‘ART LESSONS IN THE WILD’ 9-9:45 a.m. Kids get a video art lesson from the artist Wyland and then create their own work of art aboard the OCean Adventures catamaran for $10. Enter the art contest to win great prizes. Kids get a free ticket for a two-hour whale watching adventure (accompanied by a paying adult). 3 HARBOR WALKWAY DANA HILLS HIGH SCHOOL YOUNG ARTISTS SHOW AND SALE 10 a.m.-4 p.m. High school students from DHHS / SOCSA present artworks in various mediums.

See pottery, photography, drawing, painting and more. Booth is on the walkway just west of Island Way. 8 DOHENY STATE BEACH DOHENY STATE BEACH VISITOR’S CENTER OPEN HOUSE TOUR 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Take a tour of the Center and San Clemente Times February 24-March 2, 2022

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STAND UP TO TRASH BEACH CLEANUP 9-11 a.m. Check in at the front of the Ocean Institute to sign up. “BYOB” (bring your own bucket or reusable bag, reusable gloves, water bottle or coffee cup) is encouraged, to help reduce any additional waste, but collection supplies will be available at check-in. After the cleanup, stay for the free Lunch and Learn with a talk by California Sea Grant on the whales of Dana Point. Pre-registration at standuptotrash. com is encouraged. 5

HARPOON HENRY’S ANTIQUE & CLASSIC BOAT SOCIETY SHOW 10 a.m.-4 p.m. See antique and classic boats on display in the parking lot directly east of Harpoon Henry’s. Display includes vintage mahogany and fiberglass models. 13 MARINE MAMMAL LECTURE SERIES— ALISA SCHULMAN-JANIGER 10-11 a.m. Enjoy a continental breakfast accompanied by a fascinating talk by Alisa Schulman-Janiger on the California Orca and Gray Whale Census. Admission is $10 for adults, children are free. 13

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DANA POINT FINE ARTS ASSOCIATION SHOW & SALE 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. A variety of art will be on display under the pergola on the Harbor Walkway just east of Harpoon Henry’s. Watercolor, oil, acrylic, colored pencil, pastels and photography by award-winning local artists will be available for purchase. 10

VIRTUAL CAPT. DAVE’S VIRTUAL SAFARI Can’t get out on the water? Log in for a free, fun and educational virtual dolphin and whale watching safari with live narration from experienced marine wildlife naturalists. High-speed internet connection and Zoom required. Space is limited. Sign up at dolphinsafari.com.

BABY BEACH DIAMOND DIG 9 a.m.-noon. Dig for treasure. Buy a shovel for $10, dress like a pirate and start digging at 11 a.m. Shovel sales begin at 9 a.m. 15 SAILING RIDES & SUP CLINICS 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Learn to steer and sail a Capri 14 (ages 5 and up) or find out why stand-up paddling is the fastest growing sport on the water (12 and up). $10. Visit westwindsailing.com for details. 7 CONCERT ON THE WATER AND BBQ Noon-5 p.m. Free outdoor concert with three bands performing atop a floating stage. Bring beach chairs and blankets and enjoy an afternoon of great music. A BBQ and Spirits Garden will be open throughout the concert offering food and beverages for purchase.Band Lineup: Noon-12:30 p.m. Drea Sheva (singer/guitarist) 12:30-2:30 p.m. Neon Nation (’80s music) 3-5 p.m. Who’s Zeppelin—Tribute to The Who and Led Zeppelin 15

OCEAN INSTITUTE ACTIVITIES 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Visit to learn more about whales both on land and at sea with hands-on educational activities in the Institute’s lab spaces, check out their unique exhibits or try your luck at spotting whales and other local marine mammals while helping their crew conduct science at sea on board the Research Vessel Sea Explorer. 5

MARINE MAMMAL LECTURE SERIES— KIRSTEN DONALD 10-11 a.m. Enjoy a continental breakfast accompanied by a fascinating talk by the Pacific Marine Mammal Center’s Kirsten Donald on sea lion entanglement, rehabilitation and research.

Admission is for $10 adults, children are free. 13 KIDS’ FISHING CLINIC AND TRIP 12:15-12:45 p.m. This kids’ dockside fishing clinic will be followed by a fishing trip from 1-5:30 p.m.. Adults $59 plus license and equipment. Children 12 and under are $10 with purchase of a full-priced adult ticket. Pre-register at 949.496.5794 ext. 7. 3

HARBOR MUSIC SERIES Noon-3 p.m. Enjoy a variety of musical styles at this music series, in the Dana Wharf Courtyard, Mariner’s Village Clock Tower Plaza in front of El Torito and along the Harbor Walkway in front of The Coffee Importers. 3, 8, 13 OCEAN INSTITUTE

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CLASSIC CAR SHOWS 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Car clubs display classics and antiques along the Harbor Walkway. On Saturday see automobiles from the SoCal Woodie Club, Pacific Coast Corvettes, Just Havin’ Fun Car Club, Cool Runnin’ Camaros and Hot Rods Unlimited.

On Sunday the Corvettes return and will be joined by a “British Invasion” of motorcars from the Austin Healey Association of SoCal and the Jaguar Owners Club of LA. 9, 10, 11, 12

ISLAND WAY / DP HARBOR DRIVE ART IN THE PARK 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Browse through booths of local artisans presenting artwork in a variety of mediums, including painting, photography, gems & fossils, art glass & sea glass, wood, pottery, jewelry, textiles and more. Art in the Park will be held in the west end of the Dana Marina Inn parking lot at Dana Point Harbor Drive & Island Way (the bridge). 8 PARKING LOT JUST EAST OF HARPOON HENRY’S WYLAND FOUNDATION COMMUNITY ART PROGRAMS 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Kids join in and help paint a community mural. Paint, brushes and aprons will be supplied. Just bring your imagination.

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Parents stop by on Saturday at 11:30 a.m. for the grand reveal of the new “OC Streams of Hope” Public Art and Community Cleanup Campaign featuring Stella the baby whale. 6 PCH & BLUE LANTERN HISTORIC TOWN CENTER WALKING TOUR 2 p.m. Join Dana Point Historical Society historians to see and hear stories of historic landmarks, exteriors of S. H. Woodruff’s original 1920s planned community as well as Bluff Top Harbor views, c. 1818 to 1939. Meet at the corner of PCH and Blue Lantern for the one-mile, 1½-hour walk on mostly flat surface streets. Reserve a spot at museum@danapointhistorical.org or leave a message at 949.248.8121 indicating the desired day and number in your party. A small donation is suggested. 16 GOLDEN LANTERN & DP HARBOR DRIVE FLUKE: A TAIL OF PLASTIC (WHALE TAIL SCULPTURE) Dana Point Harbor Partners commissioned artists Joel Dean Stockdill and Yustina Salnikova to construct Fluke: A Tale of Plastic, a life-sized sculpture of an adult gray whale tail made of reclaimed steel, damaged curbside trash bins and single use water bottles. Stockdill and Salnikova aim to connect the scale of the waste and its impact on the ocean. Trash collected locally via Stand Up to Trash cleanup events will be included in the sculpture. Construction will begin on Saturday.

All Month Long WHALE OF A KIDS’ ART & LITERATURE CONTEST Open to children of all ages. Submit a cute story, poem or artwork themed about the California gray whale and email it to recreation@danapoint.org. Submissions are due March 28. The winning entry will receive a gift card to Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching for a whale watching excursion and a whale/oceanthemed gift basket.

WHALE TAIL SCAVENGER HUNT March 5- 27. Eight decorative wooden whale tails will be hidden throughout the Dana Point Harbor area. To enter for a chance to win a whale watching trip for a family of four, and a $300 gift card to local Dana Point businesses, find all eight whale tails, take a photo standing by each, and email all eight photos to recreation@danapoint. org by March 28. And don’t forget to post on social media with the hashtags #DPRecWhaleTailSighting and #festivalofwhales. Please don’t remove any of the whale tails once you have found them. For additional information, contact the City of Dana Point Recreation Division at 949.248.3536.

‘WHALE WORLD CHANGERS’ VIRTUAL EVENTS Tune into Capt. Dave’s YouTube channel for three new discussions premiering March 5: “Make a Difference Wherever You Are,” “Whale and Sea Lion Rescue,” and “Whale and Dolphin Protection,” at youtube.com/c/DolphinsafariDanaPointWhaleWatching.

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GETTING AROUND

WHALE WATCHING (Both Days of Festival and Beyond)

DANA WHARF WHALE WATCHING 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Use Dana Wharf’s promo code Fow22 save $10 off all tickets, excluding special 8 a.m. or 4 p.m. trips. For reservations, call 1.888.224.0603 or visit danawharf.com.

CAPT. DAVE’S DOLPHIN & WHALE WATCHING SAFARI 8 a.m.-4 p.m. For a limited time, save 25% when you book a 2½-hour Signature Safari or two-hour Zodiac Safari. Reservations, schedule, and information: 949.488.2828 or visit dolphinsafari.com.

OCEAN INSTITUTE 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. For more information or reservations, please visit oceaninstitute.org or call 949.496.2274.

WHALE WATCHING FROM LAND 8 a.m.-4 p.m. During this peak season, 40-50 whales pass by Dana Point each day, using the Dana Point Headland’s 200-foot cliffs near the harbor as a landmark to check their migration path. Enjoy blufftop viewing from the Headlands Nature Reserve.

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SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: Duane Cave of SDG&E The 501(c)3 nonprofit Dana Point Festival of Whales Foundation has long relied on the generosity of its sponsor partners, one of which is longstanding supporter SDG&E, along with SDG&E External Relations Manager Duane Cave.

For nearly 20 years, Cave has lent the support of SDG&E via the company’s community grant funding program, as well as lending his personal enthusiasm and upbeat personality to its success.

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His positivity and involvement have been a treasured gift to the Festival and all who have worked to make it such an important and longstanding Dana Point event.

April will mark Cave’s 45th year with SDG&E and serving the community as a liaison.

“We are all blessed to live in an area that people pay to vacation in. All of this beauty is right in our backyard, and we get to live it every day,” Cave says. “This Festival is such an iconic event, and as a part of the community, it’s important for us, as a company, to participate. A focus on the community is part of the culture SDG&E is built on.”

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

Northern California Road Trip W

hen the pandemic began in 2020, my partner, Greta, and I canceled a train trip to Seattle, which was the first COVID-19 “hot spot” in the United States.

Since then, we have not traveled except once last fall, to San Luis Obispo for two days.

A timeshare week Greta had earned was expiring on March 1. There was a cute resort available in mid-February in the City of Napa in wine country that we booked for a week’s stay.

Napa is about a 10-hour drive from our home in Dana Point. That’s too many hours of driving for us in one day, so we limited our daily driving to five hours.

Our plan was to visit as many old friends as possible.

We left on Friday, Feb. 11, and returned on Sunday, Feb. 20.

Our first night, we stayed at Harris Ranch, off the I-5 Freeway near Coalinga. It opened in 1937.

It’s a large inn with a gas station and three restaurants. The inn is surrounded by acres of farmland, ON LIFE AND LOVE almond orchards, and a massive

BY TOM BLAKE cattle-feeding lot nearby, which emits an odor that is particularly noticeable in the early morning.

One of the food places within the inn’s grounds has express barbecue carry-out. We enjoyed a tasty dinner from there in our comfortable room. The parking is free, and there is 24-hour security patrolling the grounds.

On Day 2, Feb. 12, we drove north, and then west on Highway 152, stopping at Casa de Fruta, a mini amusement park for kids with a well-stocked grocery store featuring locally grown produce and nuts. We bought a bag of pistachios.

Then, taking Highway 159, we did a quick visit to San Juan Bautista, a quaint town, home to one of the historic California missions.

From there, it was on to the small coastal City of Aptos, to visit with my Navy roommate from 1962, Charlie Canfield, and his wife, Betty. Charlie’s family has owned the Boardwalk Amusement Park in Santa Cruz since 1907.

Greta Cohn (left) and Tom Blake (right) make a stop for a bite at the Davenport Roadhouse, nine miles north of Santa Cruz on Highway 1. The restaurant is owned by Christian and Vanessa Chamberlain (center), the daughter of former Dana Point Chamber of Commerce Board President Russell Kerr. Photo: Courtesy of Tom Blake

Their earlier home was destroyed by a fire two years ago that damaged most properties on Swanton Road, which is north of Santa Cruz.

From Aptos, we headed to the Davenport Roadhouse, nine miles north of Santa Cruz off Highway 1, to spend the night. Why there?

Russell Kerr, my Stand-Up Paddleboarding buddy and former Dana Point Chamber of Commerce board president, recommended it. His daughter, Vanessa Chamber-

lain, and her husband, Christian, own the place. They bought it two years ago. Fun night. Wonderful seafood lasagna.

On the morning of Super Bowl Sunday, our route took us across the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge to the East Bay. Destination: Sunshine Saloon, Pleasanton, to drop off two cases of my Prime Rib & Boxcars. Whatever Happened to Victoria Station? books.

Bob Rossi, owner, opened the Saloon 41 years ago, after working with me at the Victoria Station Restaurant chain. Greta swears their brunch item Salmon Benedict is the best she’s ever tasted.

From Pleasanton, we drove to our Napa accommodations: the RiverPointe Napa Valley Resort, checking in two hours before the Super Bowl kickoff.

On Feb. 15, Greta and I made a side trip to Mill Valley, in Marin County, to celebrate my sister’s birthday with her at the Rustic Bakery Magnolia Avenue, in Larkspur, a locals’ favorite.

After lunch, Greta and I drove north to Santa Rosa, for a quick stop at Oakmont, an age-55-plus community, where my mom had lived for 33 years. We drove past both homes she had occupied. Seeing those two homes gave me a tug on the heart strings.

For lunch on Feb. 16, we drove north from Napa about eight miles to Bistro Don Geovanni, where we were joined by two other of my former Victoria Station co-workers, who were celebrating their 42nd wedding anniversary. We dined outside, surrounded by vineyards.

Our last day in Napa was busy: lunch with Greta’s brother and sister-in-law at Bistro Napa Valley and dinner with one of the three original founders of Victoria Station, and his partner, at Q, a barbecue restaurant in Napa.

On the return trip, we stayed at Harris Ranch again.

We enjoy that place. And in case you are wondering, yes, we did enjoy some nice Napa Valley wine.

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

See his website at findingloveafter50.com. To comment: tompblake@gmail.com. SC PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, the SC Times provides Guest Opinion opportunities in which selected columnists’ opinions are shared. The opinions expressed in these columns are entirely those of the columnist alone and do not reflect those of the SC Times or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@sanclementetimes.com.

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GUEST OPINION | Historical Happenings by Tom Marshall

ONE MORE PROJECT WOULD COMPLETE NORTH BEACH REVIVAL C ompleting years of effort, the San Clemente Historical Society, the City Council and planning department last year got the city’s North Beach area designated as a national registered Historic District. That preserves town founder Ole Hanson’s original dream of a Spanish Village by the Sea for that area.

Prior to that prestigious designation, the community had come together to restore and preserve most of the buildings in the district.

City taxpayers spent $6 million to refurbish the Ole Hanson Beach HISTORICAL Club; Linda SadeHAPPENINGS ghi has spent more

BY TOM MARSHALL than $2 million buying and restoring Casino San Clemente to its 1930s glory; Meg Gill spent a minor fortune updating the former Aquarium Restaurant into today’s Landers Restaurant; and currently, James Markham’s company is spending millions rebuilding the Miramar Theatre and former bowling alley into an event center and food court.

Just one more project would complete the historic effort; the 7-Eleven store sticks out like a sore thumb smack dab in the middle of it all. Some

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cosmetic improvements to the building and tamping down the gaudy 7-Eleven signage would complete the Historic District’s revitalization.

The building’s current owner, Paul R. Kunze, says he has no current plans to upgrade the building. Since the 7-Eleven was there before the area won historic district honors, Kunze is not required by law to make any changes, even though he received taxpayer funds in 2013 to upgrade the landscaping.

Public real estate records show his development company owns dozens of properties throughout California.

The design team for Casino owner Linda Sadeghi’s numerous Southern California projects presented Kunze with a sketch for a reimagining of the building, and Sadeghi says he was all for it, but it never came to pass.

Meanwhile, Sadeghi says she would like to purchase the building.

“I would renovate the facade to more of a period historical Spanish Colonial Revival look … buy out the 7-Eleven franchise, and I’d make it more a community convenience store for picnics, and neighbors,” said the Casino owner.

In a text message, Kunze responded to me, “We are NOT interested in selling the property.”

The phone number listed on the city’s business license information is

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A sketch of a proposed remodel of 7-Eleven building by Casino San Clemente’s design team.

disconnected, so we have not been able to contact the owner of the 7-Eleven franchise in North Beach, Gooryen Hardotuni, to see if he would agree to tone down the illuminated signage to look more like a 7-Eleven we saw in Lillehammer, Norway a couple years ago.

“The Historical Society has helped promote and celebrate the other North Beach projects, and we’d be delighted to work with Kunze and Hardotuni on any appropriate upgrades,” said Larry Culbertson, Historical Society president.

City officials are also keen on working with the pair to further the beautification of North Beach. Also coming soon—new signage to delineate the Historic District. Stay tuned.

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TRITON REPORT

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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Five Triton Wrestlers Qualify for State Championships The San Clemente wrestling program qualified two boys and three girls out of last weekend’s CIF-SS Masters Meets for the CIF State Wrestling Championships this weekend in Bakersfield.

Garrett Boyd (boys, 145 pounds), Vance Fabrasilio (boys, 160 pounds), Eden Hernandez (girls, 116 pounds), Berlyn Davis (girls, 126 pounds) and Lily Mercado (girls, 235 pounds) all punched their tickets to the state meet at Mechanics Bank Arena this Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 24-26.

Both the boys and girls programs finished third as a team at the CIF-SS Eastern Division Individual Championships on Feb. 12, with the boys qualifying eight wrestlers to the Masters and the girls qualifying seven wrestlers.

At the boys CIF-SS Masters at Sonora High School on Saturday, Feb. 19, Boyd and Fabrasilio qualified for state with top-nine performances.

At 145 pounds, Boyd won his first two matches by decisions, 7-4 and 8-4, to advance to the quarterfinals, where Boyd was defeated by fall in 5:44. Boyd was then up and down in the consolation bracket with a 6-4 decision win followed by a 11-1 major decision loss, but by then, Boyd had already done enough to qualify for state. Boyd was then given the seventh-place match by forfeit, 4-3, to finish his tournament 4-2 overall.

At 160 pounds, Fabrasilio had a slightly longer road after losing his opening match by decision, 9-3. Fabrasilio then posted four straight decisive victories in the consolation bracket. Fabrasilio won by a technical fall (16-0 in 2:56), by decision (8-6), by major decision (8-0) and by fall in 1:26. Fabrasilio lost his fifth consolation match by injury default at 3:08, but like Boyd, he had already done enough work to qualify for state. Fabrasilio was given the seventh-place match by injury default.

Benjamin Hernandez (132 pounds), Dominic Morales (138 pounds), Cole Robertson (195 pounds) and Fernando Llanos (220 pounds) each won matches at Masters but did not reach a qualifying place.

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San Clemente’s Garrett Boyd, pictured in the CIF-SS dual meet final on Feb. 2, is one of two boys and five Triton wrestlers overall to qualify for the CIF State Wrestling Championships, which will be contested from Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 24-26, in Bakersfield. Photo: Zach Cavanagh

dez, Davis and Mercado all reached the state meet with top-eight qualifying runs.

At 116 pounds, Eden Hernandez had the best finish out of all the San Clemente wrestlers across the program. Hernandez won her first three matches by fall in 2:32, by decision (4-2) and by fall in the quarterfinals in 5:03. Hernandez was beaten by technical fall in the championship semifinals (19-2 in 5:15), but bounced back in the consolation semifinals with a fall in 4:40. The third-place match did not last long, as Hernandez lost by fall in 41 seconds, but she earned fourth place and a trip to state.

At 126 pounds, Davis won her first match by fall in 3:09 but lost her second match by fall in 1:52 to head to the consolation bracket. Davis then won her next three matches in the consolation rounds by fall in 3:28, by fall in 4:57 and by decision (9-4). Davis lost in the fifth consolation round by fall in 46 seconds, but had done enough to qualify for state.

Davis earned the seventh-place match by an injury default in 47 seconds.

At 235 pounds, Mercado advanced to the quarterfinals by winning her first two matches by fall in 0:57 and 2:33. Mercado was defeated by fall in the quarterfinals in 1:52, but was strong early in the consolation rounds. Mercado won by decision (8-3) and then by fall in 40 seconds to advance to the consolation semifinals.

Mercado lost by decision (6-0) but had

done enough by that point to qualify for state. Mercado lost the fifth-place match by fall in 2:27 to take sixth place.

Keyla Ajoleza (131 pounds), Diana Bonilla-Gutierrez (150 pounds) and Brianna Rodriguez (160 pounds) each won matches at Masters but did not qualify for state.

The CIF State Wrestling Championships begin at Mechanics Bank Arena in Bakersfield on Thursday, Feb. 24. The girls championships open the day at 9 a.m., with the boys starting at 1 p.m.

On Friday, the consolations begin at 9 a.m., with quarterfinals scheduled for 3:45 p.m. On Saturday, consolations begin at 9 a.m. again, with semifinals at 11 a.m.

The CIF State Championship Finals begin at 6:15 p.m. on Saturday.

The CIF State Wrestling Championships will be broadcast live online by the NFHS Network. To view the broadcast, go to nfhsnetwork.com/associations/cif.

Girls Soccer Falls in Division 1 Semifinal Shutout The San Clemente girls soccer team went from shootout win to shutout loss in the CIF-SS Division 1 playoffs last week.

The South Coast League co-champion Tritons earned a dramatic win in penalty kicks against Mater Dei in the second round on Wednesday, Feb. 16, but San Clemente ran into a wall in the quarterfinals

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at Temecula Valley, losing 4-0 on Saturday, Feb. 19.

Against Trinity League champion Mater Dei, the Tritons battled back in the second half.

Mater Dei led, 1-0, at halftime, before two goals by San Clemente in the second half forced a 2-2 tie through regulation.

Faith Gillette and Abby Succi scored the regulation goals for the Tritons.

After two scoreless overtime periods, the match went into penalty kicks.

San Clemente goalkeeper Emily Sanchez got the save the Tritons needed, and freshman Sophia Yeskulsky delivered the game-winning penalty kick for a perfect scoring run for San Clemente and the shootout win, 5-3. Sanchez made eight saves in the match.

The same magic did not come for the Tritons in the quarterfinals.

No. 2 seed Temecula Valley continued its high-scoring pace with two goals in the first half and another two in the second half for the 4-0 victory. Temecula Valley scored 16 goals in the first three rounds of the playoffs.

Sanchez made six saves against Temecula Valley.

In Stacey Finnerty’s first season back at the helm of the San Clemente girls soccer team, the Tritons showcased a stalwart defense all season. The Tritons went 10-4-5 overall and unbeaten in the South Coast League (4-0-4). SC sanclementetimes.com

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Surfing’s Roots Run Deep From Africa, to Hawaii, to Peru, the origins of surf culture are where you find them

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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n Feb. 14, 1779, the Hawaiian people, led by King Kalaniopuu, overtook British Captain James Cook and the crews of the HMS Resolution and HMS Discovery.

By day’s end, Cook and a number of his sailors were dead, while those who managed to escape found refuge on the Resolution offshore.

Tensions with the Hawaiians and British had been brewing for some time before violence broke out. After overstaying their welcome at Kealakekua Bay on the island of Hawaii, a place of deep religious significance for the Hawaiians, the British finally set sail.

But rough seas damaged the Resolution, and after a week, the expedition was forced to return to Hawaii to attempt to make repairs.

None too happy to see Cook and com-

African surfers in Liberia, enjoying a perfect left-hand, sand-bottom point near the local surfing capital of Robersport. Photo: Courtesy of Sean Brody

pany, rocks were hurled at the British seamen upon their arrival. Shortly thereafter, the Hawaiians commandeered a small cutter vessel from the Discovery.

Negotiations for the boat’s return with King Kalaniopuu broke down after a lesser Hawaiian chief was shot and a group of Hawaiians overwhelmed the Cook party.

If you subscribe to the idea that Captain Cook “discovered” surfing, this is how it played out. But humans had been riding waves around the world for centuries prior to this cultural clash.

Fishing communities along the coast of Africa have a long, rich history of riding waves as a means of helping with daily labor, as well as for sport or enjoyment.

“The modern surf cultures currently developing along Africa’s long shoreline are not something new and introduced, they are a rebirth—the remembering and reimagining of 1,000-year-old tradi-

tions,” writes historian Kevin Dawson in his essay “A Brief History of Surfing in Africa and the Diaspora.”

“The first known account of surfing was written during the 1640s in what is now Ghana. Surfing was independently developed from Senegal to Angola,” Dawson continues. “Africa possesses thousands of miles of warm, surf-filled waters and populations of strong swimmers and sea-going fishermen and merchants who knew surf patterns and crewed surf-canoes capable of catching and riding waves upwards of 10-feet-high.”

That first written account in the 1640s would predate Cook’s description of Polynesian surfing by more than 100 years. But there’s more. Along the west coast of South America, there is archaeological evidence that pre-Inca civilizations were riding waves in the Pacific a full 5,000 years ago.

In the book 5,000 Years of Waves: A History of Surfing in Peru (which I had the privilege of editing the English translation), the working hypothesis is that Peruvian fishermen began riding reed craft called tups or caballito de totora between 800 to 600 B.C. Meanwhile, some of the earliest records of he`enalu, or wave sliding, in Hawaii is traced back to the 15th century A.D. “For several decades, developments in the field of pre-Columbian archaeology have revolutionized the traditional theory of the origin of the art of surfing,” writes author Roberto Meza.

“By studying the cultures of the coast of Peru, as highly developed as the ancient Egyptian civilizations, evidence proves that these men developed surfing thousands of years ago,” he continues.“Such is the case of the recent discovery of the ruins of Caral, which dates back 5,000 years ago.”

Whether it’s Africa, Peru or Polynesia, humans have been enjoying the magic of wave-riding long before Captain Cook inserted himself into the narrative.

In all the reading I’ve done and stories I’ve listened to, best I can surmise is that anywhere in the world that had access to the ocean—except Europe, where most people couldn’t swim—people found a way to get in the water and enjoy themselves.

From little kids bodysurfing to fishermen betting on the length of a ride, it’s all surfing, and it all deserves its place in the sun.

Jake Howard is 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. SC

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GROM OF THE WEEK

LUKE WYLER

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

T Luke Wyler. Photo: Courtesy of @kurtsteinmetz

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here aren’t a lot of competitive surfers in the world who can conjure a near-perfect score for one single maneuver.

In recent years, we’ve seen world champs including Italo Ferreira and Gabriel Medina take to the air and spin to win, dropping 9- or 10-point scores for one huge air.

Well, San Clemente’s Luke Wyler has entered the chat.

Competing last week in the USA

Surfing Prime event in Huntington Beach, the 15-year-old regular-footer took to the skies and threw down a full rotation spin and stomped the landing.

It was Michael Jordan-esque how he just seemed to hang in the air forever.

For the effort, the judges awarded him a 9.5 score out of a possible 10. Wyler ultimately finished third in the Under 16 Division.

But more than just a San Clemente air guy, Wyler is not afraid to charge when the conditions are pulsing. Spending this winter on the North Shore of Oahu, his barrel riding is as strong as his air game. Above the lip or in the pit, big things are on the way for Wyler.

If you have a candidate for Grom of the Week, we want to know. Send an email to jakehoward1@gmail.com. SC Page 30

Water Temperature: 57-59 Degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: 6-8 Thursday: Blend of Northwest swell and South-southwest swell with waist-stomachchest high waves, (2-3-4’). Light offshore breeze in the morning, shifts to a moderate westerly sea breeze for the afternoon.

Outlook: Fresh West-northwest swell moves in Friday as South-southwest swell eases, for thigh to waist high surf, (2-3’). Waves gradually rise through the weekend, with Sunday’s surf in the waist to shoulder high range, (3-4’). Pattern of light offshore mornings, followed by moderate afternoon onshores is due for Friday and the weekend.

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