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City Launching Green Line Trolley on Saturday

BY SHAWN RAYMUNDO

The city will begin testing a pilot trolley route this weekend when it launches its new Green Line, which will shuttle passengers between San Clemente’s downtown corridor and the south end of town.

The additional free trolley, to operate on Saturdays and Sundays in conjunction with the existing Red Line, will largely travel along the southern stretch of El Camino Real starting on March 11 through May 21.

Commuters will be able to catch the Green Line from the San Clemente Pier and ride it to Calafia Beach Park and San Clemente State Beach. Other available stops include Avenida Barcelona, near the Ralphs; Avenida San Antonio; the Mendocino Overpass, where the Shell gas station sits; and near the assisted living facility Raya’s Paradise San Clemente, to name a few.

Jonathan Lightfoot, the city’s economic development officer, said the pilot route would provide more access along South El Camino Real, most notably for those camping in the State Beach or staying in the area’s hotels and motels, while also offering another beach access point.

“It gives (visitors) an opportunity to explore a little bit more … that’s the intent of this pilot, and it’ll run through mid-May,” Lightfoot said.

Councilmembers last month voted to launch the Green Line trolley, using $34,000 in coffers that the city has received from previous Orange County Transportation Authority grants and

Daylight Saving Time Begins

This Sunday, March 12, brings us into Daylight Saving Time, where most of the country will “spring forward” and “lose an hour.”

To prepare for DST, move your clocks ahead one hour before going to sleep on Saturday night, March 11. Daylight Saving Time officially begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, ending at 2 a.m. on Nov. 5, when we’ll regain that hour of sleep.

through fees that downtown restaurants pay to use public parking for outdoor dining decks.

Lightfoot said the pilot route will help the city collect ridership data when it comes time to apply for an additional grant opportunity that OCTA is expected to open later this year.

“One area of motivation for doing this pilot is we are expecting OCTA to release another call for grants related to Measure V and this trolley program,” Lightfoot said. “Assuming they do that, the city will be applying. We have an interest in expanding our trolley services.”

“Doing this pilot will give us some data for future applications with OCTA that will show how many people were riding this trolley at this time,” Lightfoot added.

Traditionally, the city’s free trolley service operates during the summer. But with the outdoor dining program fees and carryover funds from OCTA that weren’t used in 2020, the city was able

Local Musical Artist Looks to Take Next Step with New Single

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

Another budding San Clemente musical artist is anticipating the next step of his career on the heels of releasing his latest single, “Johnny D,” on Friday, March 3.

Dylan Lagastee, or DYLVN, went to Trabuco Hills High School but gained connections to peers in town through his father before moving to San Clem-

to expand the Red Line trolley services for the weekends throughout the winter and spring.

“We expanded beyond the normal summer operations, and we’ve seen that be really successful,” Lightfoot said, adding that the city is hoping to make the expansions more permanent. “We’ll see if we have enough funding to offer weekend service year-round … if we are able to expand other lines, we are interested in that, as well.”

According to Lightfoot, the baseline ridership for the trolleys is 10 riders per hour.

“We want, ideally, to show we’re able, or that our ridership is about that level” for the Green Line, Lightfoot said.

The Green Line trolleys will operate in tandem with the Red Line trolley services on weekends throughout the spring. Red Line trolleys take passengers around San Clemente’s Pier Bowl and downtown district, and toward North Beach and the Outlets at San Clemente.

The weekend services for both trolleys will run from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. on Saturdays, and from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. on Sundays.

The Red Line will continue to operate on weekends through May 21, then switch to daily service starting on May 26 during Memorial Day weekend. At that time, the city’s Blue Line trolley switches into gear, transporting commuters daily to the north end of town and connecting to Dana Point’s trolley at Camino Mira Costa and Camino de Estrella.

Lightfoot explained that the two trolleys being used for the Green Line pilot route are meant for the northern route during the summer, per the city’s agreement with OCTA. When Memorial Day weekend arrives, the city must return those trolleys back to their intended usage for the Blue Line.

More information about the trolleys, route maps, holiday schedules and parking can be found at sctrolley.com.

ente soon after graduation.

Lagastee filmed the music video for “Johnny D,” a song about not forgetting a person’s true colors when they first show them, at The Lost Inferno.

He called San Clemente a special town that has greatly contributed to the kind of music he puts out.

“I can’t thank the town enough for being that influence on what I do, and I love calling this place home,” said Lagastee.

After growing up with a love for music because of its therapeutic impacts, and time spent learning to play the guitar with unrealized aspirations to be a

singer, it was his San Clemente friends’ advice that convinced him to take the next step.

They sat him down and expressed their belief in his talent, encouraging him to embrace his uniqueness regardless of what others thought.

Hearing those words from people outside his family but who still knew him well, and who had their own relative musical success, was a motivating factor, according to Lagastee.

“Through that, I made my first song with them, and I really fell in love with that feeling of doing that,” he said. “From

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The city will launch its Green Line trolley as a pilot route through San Clemente’s southern end of town on the weekends starting on Saturday, March 11. Photo: File

Local artist Dylan Lagastee stands on the set of the music video for his new single, “Johnny D.”

Photo: Courtesy of Dylan Lagastee

‘Butterfly Bill’ Book Honors Longtime Casa Romantica Volunteer

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

During one of the weekly story time sessions at Casa Romantica Cultural Center & Gardens last month, volunteers honored a colleague who has been committed to blending science and entertainment for children for years.

Bill Schafer, known as “Butterfly Bill” around the Casa Romantica grounds, was recognized for his work with the publication of a book titled after his nickname.

The short children’s book, which will be sold at the cultural center’s gift store, tells the story of a fictionalized Butterfly Bill, who comes down from his house on a hill to teach young Casa Romantica visitors all about Monarch butterflies.

It was written by Diane Bennett-Cheek, another Casa Romantica volunteer of five years, who wanted to capture the “magical” impact Schafer has on the children with whom he interacts.

“If you see it, it’s quite special,” said Bennett-Cheek.“The kids love it. He’s just a very special man—he just has this aura about him, and he’s doing this as a hobby.”

Schafer wasn’t always interested in farming butterflies. He only started around 2001, after a relative brought up the subject and gave him milkweed seeds to attract the insects.

“After that, I kept planting more and got very involved in that,” he told the San Clemente Times.

A friend within the San Clemente Garden Club further helped him along to the point where he now raises five different types of butterflies.

As the Garden Club contributed to

(Cont. from page 3) that point on, three years ago, I just kept searching for that feeling and haven’t ever stopped.”

“Dust of Love” was his first single release, coming out in March 2020. The song has been played nearly 500,000 times on Spotify, and Lagastee said that receiving local support in relation to a song about San Clemente was impactful. The process of producing that song, which occurred with friends while not trying to please anyone but themselves, created the feeling that he tries to replicate with each new song on which he works.

Later into his career in 2022, Lagastee released four singles that culminated with the success of “Drunk on Drugs,” which accumulated 1.1 million Spotify

setting up the Casa Romantica’s gardens when it opened in 2004, Schafer was involved in the process, which led to his volunteering there. He began bringing the butterflies to story time from his developed garden at his residence, earning him the “Butterfly Bill” nickname.

Schafer faithfully comes every Wednesday to spend time with the 18-month- to 3-year-old children and entertain them as he puts the butterflies on their hands and noses. He said he enjoys interacting with children and teaching them about science.

Having self-published a book before that also related to gardening, Bennett-Cheek thought she could manage the process to eventually publish the

book honoring Schafer and have it sold at the Casa Romantica gift store.

“At first, I thought it was going to be real simple,” she said.“Take a few pictures, go down to Kinko’s, put it together … but it didn’t go that way at all. I think it probably is a better product as a result of that.”

Once friends and people around the nonprofit got wind of what she was attempting, many of them volunteered their time to help. A professional photographer, a layout artist, and a friend wellversed in graphics all either sacrificed their time or received discounted pay to put together the book.

Looking back, Bennett-Cheek said she could never do on her own what took more than a year to finish, but the

resulting product turned out to be good.

“The very last page is sort of a group picture of Bill with children, and it just says, ‘Thank you, Bill, for all you do; when we see butterflies, we all think of you,’ ” Bennett-Cheek explained.

The book’s Feb. 22 launch was “unbelievable,” she added, partially because of the Casa Romantica’s contributions that she didn’t expect.

She had asked for their permission from the beginning to avoid being intrusive, which they gave, but Casa officials also set up a table for Schafer to sign books and for refreshments such as donuts and coffee during the story time session. The cultural center also advertised the event on social media, leading to an audience of more than 50 people and sales of more 30 books.

Their gesture took Bennett-Cheek by surprise, she said.

Afterward, Casa Romantica hosted a lunch for the people who contributed to the book and for Maureen Ohnstad, founder of the story time tradition.

“It was a festive occasion,” said Bennett-Cheek. “It kind of blew me over. … It was very nice.”

Schafer added that the reading went well, and he appreciated Bennett-Cheek for writing the book.

Bennett-Cheek also referenced an event with the Garden Club scheduled for April 15, where Schafer will be present as always to display his butterflies and interact with the community.

If his presence at the upcoming GardenFest is any indication, Schafer will be around to spread happiness and learning to San Clemente residents for as long as possible.

The Casa Romantica gift shop is open during daily visiting hours, which are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday through Sunday.

streams, in addition to 4 million combined views on Instagram and TikTok.

Lagastee said the end of this past year was “where it all started to come together,” and his recent growth has confirmed his belief that he would be able to succeed in music.

Blink-182, Bob Dylan and Tom Petty are some of the influences on what he calls his soulful, raw approach to indie pop music. Post Malone holds a special place among that group, as well.

“(Post Malone) really honed in on just being yourself, and even if you got something different … hone in on that and really be proud of that, instead of overthinking about what’s working,” said Lagastee.

He added that he likes to blend several varying genres into his music and

creating new sounds.

Expounding on the meaning of “Johnny D,” Lagastee recalled experiences where people are talking “straight past” him during their first interactions, only to change their tune later.

“A lot of times, when they find out there’s some good aspects about you, they come back around,” he said. “(The song’s) about not forgetting who they were at first, or not letting them back in because they see benefits in being with you.”

“Johnny D” ties into the rest of his upcoming EP, that signifies a breakthrough into becoming confident about the person Lagastee has grown to be.

Additionally, there’s a nostalgic feel-

ing for him, in that he was able to reflect on past experiences during the record’s production.

Lagastee decided to film the video for “Johnny D” at the tiki-themed The Lost Inferno after it recently opened, when he went inside and recognized that its theme was from The Goonies, one of his favorite movies.

“It tied in with the ‘Johnny D’ song, because it’s kind of pirate-y and stuff, and it frickin’ couldn’t have been a better fit,” he said.

The opportunity to film in San Clemente was also special to Lagastee.

His new single is now available to stream on Spotify and Apple Music, as well as on YouTube. Lagastee can also be found on Instagram and TikTok @ThisIsDylvn.

Diane Bennett-Cheek (left) reads her new book, Butterfly Bill, written about volunteer Bill Schafer to children during story time at Casa Romantica on Feb. 22. Photo: Courtesy of Diane Bennett-Cheek

Local Addiction Recovery Counselor Tells Story of Redemption in New Book

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

A San Clemente resident and reformed-convict-turned-rehabilitator looks to inspire people facing similar situations in which he used to find himself with the release of a book that tells his story.

In his book, Finding Grace, that was officially released in October 2022, Billy Reynolds details the lifestyle he had that led a child into addiction, leading a gang and serving time in prison after attempting to shoot a federal agent.

Now leading his own drug and alcohol recovery program called RecoverU, in addition to facilitating the Capo Beach Church’s Bridge program for 19 years, Reynolds has made it his life mission to encourage other troubled individuals to turn their lives around, just as he did.

Reynolds spoke with the San Clemente Times on Monday, March 6, about his book.

He described the mindset that drove much of his actions from childhood in 1960s New York up to his sentencing in the late ’90s as one that always went back to an angry child who felt pressured to be the “man of the house” and stick up for his siblings.

“When we’d come out of the liquor store and I’d see the guys with the long trench coats, the hats on, wads of money … right then and there, that was my role model,” said Reynolds.

Starting at 12 years old, he was introduced to marijuana, gambling in pool halls and other types of unsavory behavior. As he moved to California at the age of 17, he brought his tough, East Coast attitude with him, which landed him in trouble.

Reynolds said the lack of stimulating activities in prison led him to find the Bible while in his jail cell, and from there, he began to change his behavior. He’s been continuously sober for more than 17 years.

With the Bridge program that does in-

volve Christianity, it’s different and more welcoming than other religious entities that might turn off a recovering addict by bashing “God, God, God,” according to Reynolds.

Even so, his goal is to give back to people and educate them by getting to the root of the problem, no matter whether religion is involved with the outlet through which he speaks to others.

“It’s all the same thing; it’s all driving for a better life,” he said.“It’s my job as an … interventionist to educate families and the individual client of how they can do it.”

By telling his story to those who are in the shoes he once wore, Reynolds says he brings hope that people can emulate his way of growing and changing.

He spent more than two and a half years writing and ensuring Finding Grace was ready for publication, a process that allowed him to be honest and tell his life story in a way that brought back numerous memories.

Additionally, a new revelation emerged during the book’s development that told Reynolds he was a good man who deserved good things in life. He had paid his debt to society without resentment, Reynolds said, and that his experiences were necessary to get him to where he is now.

“I believe God puts people in our lives

Council Declines Emergency Actions to Aid Homeless in Harsh Winter Weather

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

The San Clemente City Council unanimously approved city staff’s proposal to hire an independent security company to ensure people don’t camp on city beaches during its meeting on Tuesday night, March 7.

After previously directing staff to urgently come back with emergency actions that could assist homeless people during inclement weather, either when the temperature is expected to fall below 40 degrees or when rain and a tempera-

for certain reasons,” he said. “That situation where I was in that security housing unit … and nothing else was in that cell but that Bible, it was that night on Aug. 28, 1997, that changed the course of my life from that moment on.”

The spiritual aspect of recovery is crucial to Reynolds, as he believes that people who do good to others, by putting back a loose grocery cart, or smiling at someone to brighten their day, will receive their own blessings in return.

“A man told me years ago, ‘You have a gift, Billy, you can use it (for) good or bad,’” said Reynolds. “Today, I choose that gift to be used as good.”

He added that the best part of participating in a person’s journey is seeing “the light bulb go off in somebody’s eyes,” as the first step in their path to a better future. Reynolds also mentioned encouraging people when they cry and saying that crying is positive and shows feelings and emotions and is a sign of growth.

The hope for his book is that it inspires others to want to change, to ask for help, and that anything is possible.

“Someone can’t survive what I’ve survived and not want to give back and help others in (their) life,” Reynolds said.

Finding Grace is available for purchase on amazon.com.

ture below 50 degrees is expected, the council voted against a motion approving such plans.

Such actions would have included providing transportation to an emergency weather shelter, umbrellas and rain gear, foodstuffs, and potential temporary lodging vouchers.

The agenda item appeared after Mayor Chris Duncan, with support from

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COMMUNITY MEETINGS

SATURDAY, MARCH 11

Citizens’ Climate Education

10:45 a.m.-noon. This nonpartisan climate action group holds monthly meetings on the second Saturday of the month through Zoom video conferences. To receive a link to join, email larrykramerccl@gmail.com.

MONDAY, MARCH 13

San Clemente Homeless Collaborative

4 p.m. Participate in a discussion with existing community groups and citizens who are interested in finding solutions to the homeless issue in the area. There will be information, ideas, and effective conversation regarding unsheltered neighbors. Christ Lutheran Church, 35522 Camino Capistrano.

TUESDAY, MARCH 14

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, MARCH 15

VA Disabled Claims Clinic

2-4 p.m. The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) 9934 will sponsor a Veterans Affairs Disability Claims Clinic at the Dana Point Community Center the first and third Wednesday of each month. Veterans can walk in and meet with a VFW Service Officer and receive information on how to file a claim for service-related medical issues. Dana Point Community Center, 34052 Del Obispo Street, Dana Point.

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.

CUSD Board of Trustees

7 p.m. The Capistrano Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold a scheduled meeting open to the public to discuss and decide on local educational matters. CUSD Board Room, 33122 Valle Road, San Juan Capistrano. capousd.org.

In Billy Reynolds’ book, Finding Grace, he details how he overcame a life of addiction, drugs, and crime to establish a better future. Photo: Courtesy of Kim Sherman

Council Initiates Ordinance to Limit ‘Street-Side Solicitation’

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

The San Clemente City Council unanimously directed city staff on Tuesday night, March 7, to draft an ordinance that intends to reduce pedestrian encroachment onto medians and public rights-of-way.

City officials have stated that in addition to reducing pedestrians’ ability to solicit charitable donations and sell goods or services, such an ordinance would protect both pedestrians and drivers from dangerous situations.

“I’m trying to reach the people that stand in the median of the highway, stop traffic, sell roses, (and) create a safety issue for themselves and for the cars,” Councilmember Victor Cabral said, speaking in support of city staff’s recommendation to draft the ordinance.

Mayor Chris Duncan referenced that several nearby cities have similar ordinances on the books, of which he favored Aliso Viejo’s the most, but said that the council will wait for further staff input to quibble over details.

The subject of panhandling has reached the United States Supreme Court and lower courts on numerous occasions, with varying results. A 1980 Supreme Court ruling in Schaumburg v. Citizens for a Better Environment determined the practice to be a form of speech protected under the First Amendment.

Cities restricting solicitation must have narrow, content-neutral ordinances that serve a pressing government interest, such as public safety, according to the Free Speech Center at Middle Tennessee State University.

These past circumstances are why City Attorney Scott Smith’s office will be involved in drafting the ordinance to help the city avoid legal action.

“We’ll come back to you with a recommendation that has safety as its central core and that’s only as broad as neces-

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Mayor Pro Tem Steve Knoblock and Councilmember Mark Enmeier, asked staff to return with potential actions during the Feb. 28 meeting.

Councilmember Victor Cabral stated that he didn’t want San Clemente to step into a subject that it isn’t required to handle on its own and claimed that Los Angeles and San Francisco are worse off even after spending aggressively to reduce homelessness.

sary,” Smith said.

Nonprofit groups such as the National Homelessness Law Center and the Southern Poverty Law Center have argued against similar ordinances, saying that city resources are wasted on policing pedestrians that include homeless people who cannot pay fines and instead need help.

The NHLC’s #IAskForHelpBecause campaign seeks the repealing of anti-panhandling laws across the country.

The agenda item was months in the making, after the Public Safety Committee recommended the council consider an ordinance in November 2022 following council direction in September for the committee to dive deeper on the matter.

Councilmember Gene James, then the mayor, led that direction, calling the trend of seeing people going into the streets to solicit increasingly prob-

lematic.

“I really think that we need to look at an ordinance on that and start nipping that in the bud,” James said previously.

Ordinances in Aliso Viejo, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, and Lake Forest were considered during the Public Safety Committee’s discussions, with members such as Committee Chair Rick Loeffler and Scotland Roeber favoring Laguna Niguel’s model.

“I think the Laguna Niguel model is probably the one that I draw to, because it seems like it’s the most enforceable and the least granular,” said Roeber. “It leaves the most ability for that deputy … to have that discretion to enforce or educate, and to apply the law in the appropriate scale.”

Laguna Niguel’s ordinance, as provided by the city’s agenda report for Tuesday night’s meeting, prohibits

solicitation for commercial purposes and activities associated with sidewalk vending without a permit, solicitation on public property, and perpetration of deception or fraud while soliciting.

Activities permitted by Laguna Niguel’s City Council or another department are still allowed.

Violations of Aliso Viejo’s prohibition of street-side solicitation are defined as an infraction of California Government Code Section 36900, in which offenders must pay a fine not more than $100 the first time, $200 the second time within the same year, and $500 for each additional infraction during the same year.

Public Safety Committee Vice Chair Charlie Hightower raised concerns that an ordinance might unfairly impact homeless people in San Clemente, but his colleagues assured him that the main objective was public safety.

San Clemente Homeless Collaborative co-chair Donna Vidrine spoke during Tuesday’s council meeting to say that resources should be instead allocated toward regulating electric bicycles and solutions to homelessness and transportation.

“Vote in the majority against initiation of this unnecessary, litigation-prone ordinance, and have a voice for better utilization of city resources,” Vidrine said.

Maura Mikulec, another local advocate for unsheltered persons, spoke to San Clemente Times to express her position against the ordinance. In an email, she agreed with Vidrine’s point that the city would waste resources enforcing the ordinance, arguing that the “criminalizing” of homelessness equated to kicking people while they’re down.

“People want to help their neighbors,” Mikulec wrote. “Why do we care if someone solicits donations to get a good meal or a roof over their head on a cold night or whatever and someone wants to contribute to that?”

City staff and the city attorney’s office will next work on drafting the ordinance, where an indication of what punishments will be instituted for violations has yet to be given.

“(Cities) have never had the responsibility for the homeless, and that’s because we don’t have the resources,” he said. “That money is collected by the state and the federal government.”

He added that the higher forms of government have the departments for addressing mental health and other related subjects, saying that he didn’t want to spend taxpayers’ money on a dedicated effort to deal with homelessness.

Cabral initiated the motion to focus

on the city’s public safety ordinances against camping on beaches from midnight to 4 a.m. and against the use of alcohol on the beaches. Knoblock seconded the motion, and Councilmember Gene James amended it to direct all the funding away from emergency actions and toward the security company.

Enmeier argued against Cabral’s point by claiming that cities have historically been responsible for taking care of those within their borders and expressed that

it was important for San Clemente to act in situations where a person’s health and/or life is at stake because of weather.

A motion Duncan had proposed earlier to both follow the staff recommendation for involving outside security and implementing emergency actions failed, as Cabral, James and Knoblock voted against it.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Find the extended version of this story at sanclementetimes.com.

The San Clemente City Council directed staff to draft an ordinance limiting “street-side solicitation” during its meeting on Tuesday night, March 7. Photo: C. Jayden Smith

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ADVOCACY SAVES LIVES P

reparing to write, I found myself looking up “the art of” meaning, finding the explanation as “to become very adept or proficient in some area, activity, or pursuit.”

This is my jam—the art of saving lives. My hope within every monthly column is having the ability to save the lives of one reader at a time.

With March bringing awareness to topics near and dear to my heart, “National Nutrition” and “Colorectal Cancer Prevention,” I merged my messaging, because these two domains should live together.

National Nutrition Month’s theme is “Fuel the Future,” encouraging everyone to realize the impact a mostly plantbased diet can have not only on our own health, but on the health of our planet.

Incorporating more plants at every meal and snack, purchasing foodstuff with minimal packaging, buying fruit and vegetables that are in season, and preparing more home-cooked meals, are sure-fire ways to make an impact in both realms.

“Mostly plant-based” doesn’t mean no animal products—unless you choose not to consume those items. My philosophy is to encourage animal products (including dairy) as an accoutrement to your vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, and the nuts/seeds that should fill your plate, just like we do with our healthy fats (small amounts).

They all can be part of each food encounter; we just need to have less of these items. Keeping this “healthy eating pattern” in mind, I share the facts about colorectal cancer.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

BY GINA COUSINEAU

Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of death for men and women combined, yet it is the most preventable cancer because of colorectal preventative screenings.

Routine screening begins at the age of 45, unless your health care provider suggests earlier screening because of family history, ethnicity, and/or symptoms.

The gold standard for this screening is a colonoscopy, which is preceded by a “colon prep” beginning a few days prior with eating low-fiber foods, moving to clear liquids, and then drinking the liquid that clears the bowels.

A clear bowel assures a perfect view for your provider to remove any polyps or abnormal growths that are found, sending the findings off to pathology, and allowing for valuable information aiding in early diagnosis.

Depending on your results, patients are given recommendations on follow-up, including the timing for the next colonoscopy. Most patients are sedated for the procedure and have no recollection of this outpatient surgery.

I will mention that there are other methods to predict colorectal cancer risk that you can discuss with your provider, but in all cases, if there is concern from their results, a colonoscopy must follow.

Today, we are fully aware that early diagnosis of most cancers can save lives. When we talk about colorectal cancers, a healthy eating pattern is the first and

CORRECTION: The Grom of the Week on page 26 of the San Clemente Times’ March 2 edition that highlighted members of the Shorecliffs Middle School surf team misspelled the name of one of the student surfers. Happy Sager won the Girls Shortboard in the Orange County Scholastic Surf Series finals for Middle School Division 1.

foremost activity we can participate in to reduce our risk of this lifestyle disease. I would be remiss to not mention other lifestyle diseases such as heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, Type 2 diabetes, and obesity, understanding that these medical conditions are thought to be produced, or exacerbated, by poor food choices and lack of activity.

That being said, understanding the power of advocacy with preventative care screenings and shared decision-making with your health care providers, along with a healthy eating pattern and a regular exercise program, can save your life.

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. SC

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Letters to The Editor

RESPONSE TO GARY HEADRICK

DAVID DAVISON, San Clemente

In response to Gary Headrick’s letter of fake praise regarding SONGS, let me say that I am one of those operators who were on the team that shut the plant down that day. There were no heroics; we did exactly as we been had trained to do many times before. This wasn’t even the first Steam Generator (S/G) tube leak that SONGS had experienced.

Gary trots out the claims he has

repeated in the past, all of which have been debunked repeatedly.

The NRC was fully aware of the changes made to the steam generators. Like-for-like does not mean identical.

His “Hot Functional Testing” claim is malarkey, particularly when one considers that Unit 2, which had identical S/Gs (large heat exchangers), had just completed an entire run (18-22 months) with no problems.

Installing the “core post” did not prevent a thorough license review—why would it?

Headrick’s exercise of hyperbole in his farcical, cascading event scenario is total bunk. It wouldn’t matter if all the tubes leaked; the steam line was isolated (by operators) downstream.

Headrick’s claim that SoCal narrowly

avoided a greater-than-Fukushima event is irresponsible horse manure unsupported by any engineering analysis.

In another of Headrick’s claims, he argues the plant would have run out of cooling water. There was a million and a half gallons sitting on top of the bluff, not to mention the hundreds of thousands inside the plant. Emergency or not, cooling the plant down requires the same amount of water.

Gary’s real reason for his fake “thanks” is so he could alarm the public, again in hopes that SCE/NRC will consider further bogus claims by his tin-foil hat organization.

So, Gary, save your phony praise for the gullible who uncritically believe your fact-free garbage.

EDISON ATTACKS WHAT THEY CAN’T DEFEND GARY HEADRICK, cofounder of San Clemente Green

Truth does not equate to “fearmongering,” and learning from the past is not the same as “living in the past,” as SCE wrongly accused in their column on Feb. 16.

In a disingenuous rebuff to my recent opinion piece, by Manuel Camargo, (representing SCE), he may have unintentionally uncovered the truth. We may have the same objective, but their goals are short-term and ours are long-term.

Looking back, it was discovered that the nearly disastrous steam generator fiasco was entirely avoidable. Congressional investigations into what caused the shutdown found a letter between SCE and Mitsubishi that proves that Edison actually knew there could be catastrophic consequences before they even installed the generators. These are the same people who are now speculating with our lives that thin steel canisters will be reliable many decades longer than the 20 years of service they were intended to provide, (some are already 17 years in service).

This is a convenient but unsubstantiated claim, considering that there is no longer anywhere like Yucca Mountain to take it. Is it really living in the past

or fearmongering to draw attention to these things as we consider our longterm safety well into the future?

SCE chooses to deflect well-meaning criticism and critical reports intended to make us safer. Meanwhile, they continue to pursue the most cost-effective way to hand off the problem to others before anything else goes wrong.

A permanent nuclear waste solution has eluded them for over 50 years, and now they just want out.

We must learn to work together with Edison to make sure long-term safety is always the top priority. More transparency will do the most to reduce fear. We need the facts, not questionable reassurances, especially considering SCE’s track record. Write to gary@sanclementegreen.org for updates on this most critical issue.

RESPONSE TO MANUEL CAMARGO ROGER JOHNSON, San Clemente

No wonder that the Manager of Strategic Planning for SONGS wants everyone to ignore the past. SONGS has the worst safety record of all the nuclear power plants in the U.S. They mounted a 420 nuclear reactor vessel backward, had their emergency generator sabotaged, unsafely crammed more tubes into a steam generator, which resulted in radia-

tion leaks, and then in 2018, they nearly dropped a loaded 50-ton canister.

No wonder the SONGS PR machine keeps parroting their favorite colloquialism “safety, stewardship, and engagement.” They rely on PR slogans rather than safety and stewardship, because they don’t want people to know what might happen here.

S. David Freeman, the former head of the Southern California Public Power Authority, put it another way when he described SONGS as a “disaster waiting to happen.”

Not many here realize that San Clemente, the official address of SONGS, is now stuck with 300 million highly radioactive pellets for the indefinite future. The pellets are packed in temporary thin canisters at sea level 108 feet from the Pacific Ocean.

Waves already break near the top of the 15-foot sea wall. (Go measure it—they call it a 30-foot sea wall.) But, don’t worry, the lethal uranium and plutonium will decay to relative safety in a few million years.

Not many also know that SONGS has been discharging low-level radiation into the atmosphere and pumping billions of gallons of it into the ocean for more than a half-century. Many wonder if this could be a factor in making cancer the No. 1 killer in California.

Studies in Europe report that living near a nuclear power plant increases

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cancer risks, especially for women and children. Unfortunately, no major studies have been done in this country for over a third of a century, largely because the nuclear industry has blocked proposals by the National Academy of Sciences to study this important issue.

Perhaps SCE is reckless, because the Price-Anderson Nuclear Industry Indemnification Act ensures that taxpayers, not the industry, will foot the bill for hundreds of billions when there is a major accident. And how many people know that no home, auto, or business insurance covers radioactive contamination?

If parts of Southern California become a zone of exclusion, everything becomes a total loss.

OBITUARY John Andrew Massey Jr.

Feb. 21, 1934 – Feb. 21, 2023

OBITUARY Wit Muller

Dec. 14,1935 – Feb. 12, 2023

he began his career in New York City, where he met his wife of 61 years, Jenifer “Jiffy” Morgan of Darien, CT.

Their lives took them to Tanzania, East Africa for 6 years where John was employed by USAID and became head of the National Construction Company with 2500 employees.

John Andrew Massey, Jr. passed away peacefully on his 89th Birthday. John was born in a blizzard in his hometown of Swampscott, MA. No vehicles could drive his mother to a hospital, so she was taken on a horse drawn sidewalk plow to give birth to him. John graduated from Cornell University’s School of Engineering in 1956. After two years serving in the Navy,

John and Jiffy traveled to 79 countries over their life together and made their home in San Clemente in 1978. John is survived by his wife Jiffy and their three children, Hilary Billings, Brown University 1985, now running her own consulting firm in San Francisco, John Andrew Massey III, SCHS 1984, USC 1988, now Vice President of Northern Trust Bank in CT & NY and Justin Massey, SCHS 1988, Brown University 1993, Oregon Law School, now an environmental lawyer and on the City Council of Hermosa Beach. John and Jiffy also have eight grandchildren ages 27 to 7 years old who they have taken on several trips around the world.

John is deeply loved by his family and will always be remembered for his kindness gentleness and his dignity. He was a true gentleman. He counted his blessings every day for his good fortune to live a life filled with adventure and love.

Dana Point, CA—Wit Muller passed away on Feb. 12, 2023, after years of standing up to cancer, through which Wit retained his characteristic sense of optimism, and his omnipresent sense of humor, living each day as though everything would be fine. He was born in Kalisz, Poland and escaped to Germany when he was 8 years old—Wit was never afraid of hard work, or the long hours, triumphs and disappointments that came with pursing his professional passion in such a competitive industry. He immigrated with his family to Chicago, where he obtained U.S. citizenship. He proudly joined the U.S. Army 6th Army Infantry Division and became a competing sharpshooter. After completing active duty, he moved to Alhambra, CA in 1958, started his own business in construction and real estate sales. Next he moved to Dana Point in 1978 and founded Muller Builders and Muller Commercial Real Estate and became an active member in the community. Wit’s characteristic yellow and black signage in front of a property meant that the person representing it was among the most highly motivated and persistent of professionals in the industry. Wit has been a Southern California leader in real estate, diversifying into all areas of the industry in close association with investors, buyers, sellers, land developers, and asset managers. He knew “the art of the deal.” When he was not working, Wit enjoyed working or relaxing on his boat in the Dana Point Harbor, having fun with his friends, or just watching the news. He was always accompanied by his faithful, smart, and beloved dog Gypsy. Wit is survived by his daughter Angela Muller-Timpe, her daughter Adelaide-Sebastian Timpe and son Arthur Timpe, Wit’s son Michael and family, and his son Philip, daughter in-law Tracy, and grandchildren Deana, Drew, Tara, Lauren, Kristian and Travis and 12 great grandchildren. Wit’s friends and family will joyously hold a celebration of life in March, and his and Gypsy’s ashes will be distributed among his children.

OBITUARY Richard Dennis Underwood

July 8, 1943–January 28, 2023

Early Saturday morning, January 28, 2023, Richard Dennis Underwood passed away at home with his family after a 20 year battle with multiple myeloma. Richard, known as Dick to his family and friends, is remembered as a wonderful father, tenderhearted husband, and dedicated doctor.

Dick was born July 8, 1943 in Los Angeles, the oldest of 3 children, to Laurence and Ella Underwood. He attended Hoover High School in Glendale where he met his forever sweetheart, Norma Jean Erlandson. The two were married on July 17, 1965 and raised 3 children, Amy, Jeff and Lyndsey, in Mission Viejo and San Juan Capistrano. His love for the beach later prompted him to finally settle in San Clemente.

Dick graduated from UCLA with a major in psychology and received his medical degree from USC in 1969. He then followed in his father’s footsteps, completing his dermatology residency at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He established a successful dermatology practice in Mission Viejo where he was held in highest esteem by his colleagues and the many patients whose lives he touched over 33 years. His daughter, Amy, who is also a physician still has patients express their

fond memories of him.

He lived life to the fullest when away from the office. A true adventurer, Dick loved skiing in Mammoth, water skiing on Lake Mead, surfing at Cotton’s Point, and motorcycle riding in the desert. He was a skilled scuba diver and enjoyed windsurfing in his younger years. He even parachuted out of an airplane later in life (secretly because he knew his family would object). When the children were growing up, he took them camping throughout California as well as Baja California and in retirement, he and Norma traveled and explored many exotic places around the world.

Dick was a true gentleman, a compassionate doctor and possessed genuine kindness. He did everything with honesty and integrity. He was an amazing husband, father and grandfather, and his love will be forever in our hearts.

He is survived by his wife, Norma; children, Amy (Jason) Jolly, Jeff, and Lyndsey (Mike) DeSimone; grandchildren, Hannah and Ethan Jolly, Sage and Finley DeSimone and brother, Ron Underwood.

He is preceded in death by his sister, Laurel Wiley and parents, Laurence and Ella Underwood.

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SAN CLEMENTE DAY FISHING DERBY

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COMMUNITY RESOURCE FAIR

4-7 p.m. The city’s Human Affairs Committee is hosting a Community Resources Fair at the Community Center. Local and regional organizations will be present to provide information on the various services that they provide the community, with a focus on general health, mental health, substance abuse, affordable housing, legal resources, senior and veteran services, and crisis services. The goal of the Resource Fair is to provide an opportunity in which community members can learn about the many resources available. Community Center, 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente. san-clemente.org.

LIVE MUSIC AT STILLWATER

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

FRIDAY | 10

DANA POINT PUBLIC LIBRARY:

JIGSAW PUZZLERS

10-11 a.m. Join the Dana Point Public Library as it puts together mini wooden puzzles with interesting shapes. Each participant will choose one puzzle to complete from their stash. Dana Point Public Library, 33841 Niguel Road, Dana

TUESDAY | 14 SAN CLEMENTE MAYOR’S PRAYER BREAKFAST

7-9 a.m. San Clemente Mayor Chris Duncan will honor city leaders, police and firefighters, as well as military servicemen and servicewomen, during this Prayer Breakfast co-hosted by the Kiwanis Club of San Clemente Foundation, the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce and the City of San Clemente. The event supports local business and musicians, with all proceeds going to San Clemente youth organizations. Dr. Dung Trinh, the chief medical officer of Irvine Clinical Research and board member for the Alzheimer’s Orange County, will speak on Alzheimer’s research as the keynote speaker. Call Dave Helman at 949.276.7354 or Donna Vidrine at 949.202.7210 for reservations. San Clemente Community Center, 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente.

Point. 949.496.5517. ocpl.org.

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 THEATER

AT CABRILLO PLAYHOUSE

7:30 p.m. Through March 26, enjoy I Hate Hamlet, in which television star Andrew Rally is about to start rehearsing to play Hamlet but is also terrified and unsure of himself. The ghost of legendary actor John Barrymore visits Rally and explains that all actors playing Hamlet are to be visited and mentored by their predecessors until the actor takes the stage. As Rally grows under Barrymore’s wing, he is confronted by the ultimate question:

who he wants to be, or not to be. Tickets are $28. Cabrillo Playhouse, 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente.949.492.0465. cabrilloplayhouse.org.

LIVE THEATER AT CAMINO REAL PLAYHOUSE

7:30 p.m. For one final weekend, watch a live performance of family comedy Over the River and Through the Woods at San Juan Capistrano’s local theater. Camino Real Playhouse, 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano. 949.489.8082. caminorealplayhouse.org.

DANA POINT SYMPHONY CONCERT

7:30 p.m. Enjoy the music of Mendelssohn and Mozart with the Dana Point Symphony at the St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church. Tickets are $30 for adults and $25 for seniors, students and active military. St. Edward Church, 33926 Calle La Primavera, Dana Point. 949.542.6282. danapointsymphony.com.

9-11 a.m. Join the City of San Clemente in celebrating its 95th anniversary. To commemorate the history and traditions of the city, there will be a youth fishing derby at the San Clemente Pier, where kids between the ages of 6 and 13 are invited to participate. There will be four categories: first fish caught, most fish, biggest fish and smallest fish. There will also be other activities, plus event shirts, awards and more. The California Department of Fish & Wildlife will supply the equipment. Pre-register for the derby on the city’s website, san-clemente.org/ recreation. The cost is $5 without a pole rental or $10 with a pole rental. The city will continue the day’s celebration with a free family swim from noon to 1 p.m. at the San Clemente Aquatics Center. This event was initially scheduled for Feb. 25, but it was postponed because of inclement weather. San Clemente Municipal Pier, 622 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente. san-clemente.org.

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.

FIELD TRIP FEST

Noon-6 p.m. Docent Brewing is hosting a festival to celebrate craft beer. More than 40 craft breweries will provide samples from 1-4:30 p.m. Jamestown Revival, Victoria Bailey, and other artists will perform live music. Local favorite Heritage Barbecue will also be on hand for anyone who wants to chow down on brisket between drinks, along with food trucks. General admission tickets are $59. Reata Park and Event Center, 28632 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano. fieldtripfest.com.

EL PRESIDENTÉ BALL

6-10 p.m. The San Juan Capistrano Fiesta Association celebrates the upcoming Swallows Day Parade and Old Western days with food, music, and costume contests. Come out for drinks and the chance to have a good time with familiar friends. Tickets are $75. El Adobe de Capistrano, 31891 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. 949.615.1920. swallowsparade.com.

Editor’s Pick

Mayor Chris Duncan. Photo: Courtesy of the City of San Clemente

GEEKS WHO DRINK TRIVIA NIGHT

7-9 p.m. Left Coast Brewing presents trivia modeled after pub quizzes in Ireland and the United Kingdom, covering everything from Hungary to the Hunger Games. Teams can include up to six people. Winning teams earn bar cash and other prizes. Left Coast Tasting Room, 1251 Puerta Del Sol, San Clemente. eventvesta.com.

CONCERT AT THE COACH HOUSE

8 p.m. Enjoy some rollicking sounds over dinner at this intimate and popular South Orange County venue. Rock band The Smithereens will perform. Tickets are $38. Doors open at 6 p.m. The Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. 949.496.8930. thecoachhouse.com.

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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.

SUNDAY AFTERNOON

AT SWALLOW’S INN

2-6 pm. 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. The Big Fat Steve Band will perform. Swallow’s Inn, 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. 949.493.3188. swallowsinn.com.

LIVE MUSIC AT PADDY’S

6-9 p.m. Come enjoy some live music and dance, perhaps after ordering fish and chips and a pint. Winslow Band will perform. 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

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

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Senior Center, 117 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente.

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.

Music of the Emerald Isles: from Joyce to Enya

Wednesday, April 26 @ 7 PM • $45 (Members $30)

UNDERWRITTEN BY FLUIDMASTER

Celtic Tasting Garden (21+)

Thursday, April 27 @ 6 PM • $25 ($15)

Coffee Concerts with High Tide Coffee

Friday, April 28 @ 10 AM

$5 (Children under 12 FREE)

UNDERWRITTEN BY HAL HIGGINS AND GAYLE PEREIRA-HIGGINS

Eric Rigler: Celtic Music in Hollywood

Friday, April 28 @ 7 PM • $50 (Members $35)

UNDERWRITTEN BY FLUIDMASTER AND BY DR. STANDIFORD & NOEL HELM

Casa Kids Concert:

Celtic Spring Festival

A 5-day celebration featuring different traditions and arts of Ireland and Scotland with classical music and community activities suitable for the whole family.

$100 all access pass! ($135 value)

Go.CasaRomantica.org/CelticSpringFestival

Once Upon a Time in Ireland

Saturday, April 29 @ 10:30 AM

$5 (Children under 12 FREE)

UNDERWRITTEN BY GLORIA WIDMANN

Sweetwater Creek Band:

Irish Folk Music

Sunday, April 30 @ 12 PM

$5 (Children under 12 FREE)

After 50 by Tom Blake

‘My Dad Was from the Bronx’

This year, on Feb. 7, I was shopping at Costco in Capo Beach. It was so crowded that my shopping cart nearly collided with a couple’s cart.

When the couple and I exchanged glances, we broke into broad smiles. I couldn’t believe that it was my friend Fred Voitenko and his significant other, Joanne Carlton. We hadn’t seen each other in years.

We pulled our carts aside to avoid obstructing an aisle and talked for 15 minutes. It was great to see them. I had known Fred for more than 20 years.

FROM THE ARCHIVES

We were about the same age.

ON LIFE AND LOVE

BY TOM BLAKE

In 2013, Fred was single. He was a customer at Tutor and Spunky’s, my Dana Point deli, who often came in for lunch, always wearing a huge smile and sharing a strong opinion about politics or religion. He owned a floor care business in San Clemente.

He would chew my ear off about how he couldn’t meet any single women. He and I were about the same age. One day, I said to Fred,“You should attend the senior singles meet-and-greet gatherings we have once a month at night here at the deli. There are many fine women who attend.”

He mumbled some excuse about being too busy or not wanting to waste his time. Whenever he returned for lunch, I’d remind him about the next scheduled meet-and-greet gathering. One day, he said, “OK. I will give it a try once.”

When he came to the meet-and-greet, Fred was so nervous, he wanted to run for the exit. I grabbed his arm and dragged him to the bar, where two women were seated. They were my partner Greta’s sister, DeAnn Hine, and DeAnn’s friend, Joanne Carlton.

Well, as often happens when gifts from above arrive unexpectedly, Fred

met Joanne, and they established a connection. A few weeks later, they met again at the deli and became a couple. This past Sept. 19, Fred and Joanne celebrated his 80th birthday together with family and friends.

While Fred was passionately proud of his Bronx, New York roots, he loved living in San Clemente. In fact, he often described San Clemente as “paradise.”

Joanne also loves living in San Clemente. She said to me, “Fred loves to dance and is darn good at it.”

At the end of our Feb. 7 chat at Costco, they thanked me for introducing them 10 years before. They both looked happy and healthy. We promised one another that we’d get together soon.

Two days later, DeAnn called me while I was driving my car and delivered the most shocking news of my life, saying, “Tom, Fred Voitenko passed away yesterday.” I was so stunned and upset that I had to pull over to gather myself.

I said to DeAnn, “Are you certain? I talked to him and Joanne at Costco two days ago.”

On March 5, I attended Fred’s Celebration of Life at the San Juan Hills Golf Club Sports Bar and Grill. It was very moving. His two children, Amber and Kelly, organized a wonderful event.

The dining room was overflowing with people. You could tell by the diverse age

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BY MYLES MELLOR

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range of the people in attendance that Fred was treasured by people young and old.

Minister Paul Bove, also Fred’s best friend, started the ceremony with heart-warming stories of his friendship with Fred.

The sincere comments by others who spoke indicated how much Fred was loved. One speaker had everyone join in to say just one word together, a giant, loud, and, extended “Hello!”, which Fred was known for. There were lots of tears and lots of laughs.

Kelly, Fred’s son, said, “The world would be a better place if we had more Freds.”

Dr. Amber Voitenko, Fred’s daughter, who owns Voitenko Wellness, a wellness clinic in Tustin, stated, “My dad loved everybody, and he loved life.” Amber ended her talk with these simple words: “My dad was from the Bronx.”

South Orange County has lost a greatly loved and admired man. And many people have lost a dear friend. SC

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.

Cookie is ready for a new start in life. The 1-year-old (and very sweet) Cookie has a lot of energy and loves to run and play. She would do well in an active household where she can continue to be her best self.

If you are interested in adopting Cookie, please visit petprojectfoundation.org to download an adoption application form. Completed forms can be emailed to animalservices@scdpanimalshelter.org, and you will be contacted about making an interaction appointment.SC

Attendees line up for dinner at a dance featuring local band The Royal Knights at the Catholic church in the early 1960s. This photo can be purchased from the San Clemente Historical Society at sanclementehistoricalsociety.org.

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GUEST OPINION | Eat My Words by Cheryl Pruett

Restaurants

Unveil New

Menu Items & Encore Favorites

Get your taste buds ready. Restaurant owners know change is good. Tried and true items provide comfort. New creative additions keep menus lively. The beginning of the year ushers in new items. In some cases, favorites that may have been on hiatus are making a comeback. What are you longing for on your next dining experience? Sink your teeth into something new or return for a time-honored staple.

Ready, set, eat!

Plenty New Bites

FLIGHTS AND IRONS URBAN KITCHEN

376 Camino de Estrella, San Clemente, 949.388.3991, flightsandirons.com

The rustic-style American comfort food restaurant updates its menu twice a year. Since January 2023, it’s gone all out and added new items in every menu category. And, it brought back some of its classics.

NEW: Early Bird fried egg sandwich with onion, tomato, cheddar, lardon, chipotle aioli and served with a salad • Short rib grilled cheese with shredded short rib, gruyere cheese, grilled onions, cheddar cheese on toasted panini bread

• Fly East salad of shredded cabbage, carrots, almonds, mandarin oranges, onions, cilantro with a sesame ginger dressing. Chicken, salmon or shrimp can be added • One item on the “Big Irons” menu section is agave- and chipotle-glazed jumbo shrimp over a bed of succotash vegetables • Desserts include chocolate-peanut butter mousse cake and a pineapple upside down cake with vanilla bean ice cream.

ENCORE: Pork wings, slow braised pork shank appetizer with Bourbon BBQ sauce, house pickles and cool ranch

New Takes & A Revival Of Culinary History

SUNDRIED TOMATO AMERICAN BISTRO

31781 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.661.1167, sundriedtomato.com

The twice-a-year menu change embraces old and new.

NEW: Cioppino, listed as new, is a reincarnation of Sundried’s signature creation from 10 years ago. A red bell-tomato broth is the base for the shrimp, black mussels, scallops,

BY CHERYL PRUETT

salmon, halibut and long grain rice. “The item has been on our menu before, but not exactly this recipe,” said Managing Partner Rob Quest • Monday’s butternut squash soup, a puree that includes savory chunks of butternut squash.

ENCORE: Dr. Rick’s Salad is a nod to the restaurant’s history and to Dr. Rick, the salad’s namesake. Added back last month, the salad was created at Sundried’s first location in Whittier, 30 years ago. Located across from Whittier Presbyterian Hospital, the salad special was asked for so often that it became a regular menu item. The interns at the hospital, and especially Dr. Rick, craved the salad of warmed goat cheese wrapped in prosciutto over a bed of mushrooms, served over baby greens, tossed with Roma tomatoes, walnuts, balsamic vinegar and garlic-infused olive oil.

Comebacks & Mainstays

THE COASTAL KITCHEN

34091 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point, 949.449.2822, coastalkitchendanapoint.com

ENCORE: New Orleans-style Cajun shrimp appetizer served with basmati rice and griddled ciabatta • Cioppino: U-10 scallops, shrimp, lump crab, manila clams and mussels served with grilled ciabatta.

MAINSTAY: Three-time award-winning, New England clam chowder took first place in Dana Point Festival of Whales’ annual Clam Chowder Cook-Off in 2021 and 2022 and now claims 2023 first place. In addition, it won the Mayor’s Choice Award this year.

Newbie Added To 46-Year-Old Menu

PROUD MARY’S

34689 Golden Lantern, Dana Point Harbor, 949.493.5853, proudmarysdp.com

With decades of menu changes under its belt, it’s easy to see why co-owner Steve Zdrakas can view an item added about two years ago as “newish.” Established in 1977, the restaurant has fans coming to lunch for its chart-topper Reuben Sandwich, and there’s a new breakfast item.

NEWISH: Apple cinnamon short stack with Granny Smith apples and cinnamon sugar-baked into the pancakes. SC

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.

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4/15 THE 5TH DIMENSION

4/16 HERMAN’S HERMITS ft peter noone

4/21 BRITAIN’S FINEST (beAtles tribute)

4/28 SKELETON CREW (grAteful deAd tribute)

4/29 CREAM OF CLAPTON

4/30 STEVE DEAN / JAMES KELLY BAND

5/2 BETH HART

5/3 MORGAN JAMES

5/5 OINGO BOINGO FORMER MEMBERS

5/7 METALACHI

5/12 QUEEN NATION (Queen tribute)

5/14 HALEY REINHART

5/19 JOHN CAFFERTY

& The BEAVER BROWN BAND

5/21 LET’S HANG ON! (frAnkie vAlli & the four seAsons tribute)

6/3 JUDY COLLINS

6/8 BLACK SABBITCH (femAle blAck sAbbAth tribute)

6/9 AL Di MEOLA

6/16 AL JARDINE And his endless summer bAnd

6/17 AMBROSIA

6/18 PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE

7/1 MICK ADAMS & THE STONES

7/15 SHINE ON – pink floyd experience

7/19 THE JERRY DOUGLAS BAND

7/22 Y & T

7/28 SPACE ODDITY (dAvid bowie tribute)

7/29 KIDS OF CHARLEMAGNE (steely dAn tribute)

8/4 PABLO CRUISE

8/18 SPYRO GYRA

8/19 MADELEINE PEYROUX

9/22 AL STEWART / The Empty Pockets

10/7 RONDSTADT REVIVAL

10/15 JOURNEYMAN (eric clApton tribute)

33157 Camino Capistrano | San Juan Capistrano

PUBLIC NOTICES

TO ADVERTISE: 949.388.7700, EXT. 111 • LEGALS@PICKETFENCEMEDIA.COM

PUBLIC NOTICE

TS No: CA08001277-22-1 APN: 060-172-05 TO No: 8779248 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d) (2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED May 17, 2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On April 12, 2023 at 01:30 PM, at the North front entrance to the County Courthouse at 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on May 23, 2008 as Instrument No. 2008000247055, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Orange County, California, executed by MARY F. WALSH, TRUSTEE OF THE MARY F. WALSH REVOCABLE FAMILY TRUST , as Trustor(s), in favor of FINANCIAL FREEDOM SENIOR FUNDING CORPORATION, A SUBSIDIARY OF INDYMAC BANK, F.S.B. as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 129 CALLE DEL PACIFICO, SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $1,189,833.71 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you

are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property.

Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call Nationwide Posting & Publication at 916.939.0772 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Website www.nationwideposting.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA08001277-22-1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Notice to Tenant NOTICE TO TENANT FOR FORECLOSURES AFTER JANUARY 1, 2021 You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 916.939.0772, or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting. com, using the file number assigned to this case CA08001277-22-1 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

Date: February 10, 2023 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08001277-22-1 17100

Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949-252-8300

TDD: 711 949.252.8300 By: Amy Lemus, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.nationwideposting. com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION

PLEASE CALL: Nationwide Posting & Publication AT 916.939.0772 NPP0421399 To: SAN CLEMENTE

PUBLIC NOTICE

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

20236654144

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:

FROM SEASONS

32112 VIA VIENTE

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA 92675

Full Name of Registrant(s):

BROOKE WINTERBOTTOM

32112 VIA VIENTE

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA 92675

This business is conducted by an Individual

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: n/a

/s/ BROOKE WINTERBOTTOM

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 1/25/2023

Published in: San Clemente Times

February 16, 23, March 2, 9, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

20236655692

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:

FISH N CHIPS GP

1880 N. EL CAMINO REAL #77

SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672

Full Name of Registrant(s):

GARY MUNOZ

951 CALLE NEGOCIO STE B

SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673

MICHAEL MUNOZ

1880 N. EL CAMINO REAL #77

SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672

RYAN MUNOZ

1880 N. EL CAMINO REAL #77

SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672

This business is conducted by a General Partnership.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/09/2023

/s/Gary Munoz, Gary Munoz, General Partner

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 02/10/2023.

Published in: San Clemente Times Feb 23, Mar 2, 9, 16, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

20236654001

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:

EXCEL COLLEGE AND RETIREMENT PLANNING

27561 CENAJO

MISSION VIEJO, CA 92691

Full Name of Registrant(s):

EXCEL COLLEGE PLANNING LLC

27561 CENAJO

MISSION VIEJO, CA 92691

This business is conducted by a CA Limited Liability Company

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/01/2023

EXCEL COLLEGE PLANNING LLC/s/LUCILLE

VERNON CPA, REPRESENTATIVE, LEA CRUZ, MANAGING MEMBER/MANAGER

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 01/24/2023.

Published in: San Clemente Times Feb 23, Mar 2, 9, 16, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON MARCH 22, 2023 PUBLIC HEARINGS WILL BE HELD BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA

RELATIVE TO THE FOLLOWING:

Conditional Use Permit 22-085 and Minor Conditional Use Permit 23-070, South Hills Community Church and Shared Parking, 1351 Calle Avenzado

A request for a change of use within an existing two-story commercial building in the Talega Business Park converting the second-floor office space to a church use. The project also includes shared parking with the childcare center use on the first floor.

Staff recommends that the project be found categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1: Existing Facilities) because the project involves the conversion of an existing interior space from one allowed use to another allowed use with no expansion to the structure.

These applications are on file at the City of San Clemente Community Development Department, 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, California, and are available for public inspection and comment by contacting the Community Development Department at (949) 361-6183. If you challenge these projects in court you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearings described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of San Clemente at, or prior to, the public hearings.

Notice is further given that said public hearings will be conducted by the City of San Clemente Planning Commission and held on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the San Clemente City Hall Council Chambers, 910 Calle Negocio, 2nd Floor, San Clemente, California. All interested persons are invited to attend said hearings or to provide written communication to the Planning Commission to express their opinion for or against the request.

Further information may be obtained by contacting the Planning Division at (949) 361-6183.

Secretary to the San Clemente Planning Commission

PUBLIC NOTICE

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

20236653727

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MEREDITH LYNNE PHOTOGRAPHY

1516 AVENIDA HACIENDA

SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672

Full Name of Registrant(s):

MEREDITH BRUNSON

1516 AVENIDA HACIENDA

SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672

This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: n/a

/s/MEREDITH BRUNSON

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 01/20/2023.

Published in: San Clemente Times Feb 23, Mar 2, 9, 16, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICES

TO ADVERTISE: 949.388.7700, EXT. 111 •

PUBLIC NOTICE

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

20236655901

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:

BLUE COAST INTERIORS

1042 CALLE DEL CERRO, 210

SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672-9267

Full Name of Registrant(s):

KELLY MICHELLE JOHN

1042 CALLE DEL CERRO, 210

SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672-9267

This business is conducted by an individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: n/a

/s/KELLY JOHN

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 2/15/2023

Published in: San Clemente Times, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

20236656812

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:

PRG CONSULTING

2309 CALLE LA SERNA SAN CLEMENTE CA 92672

Full Name of Registrant(s):

COLLECTIVE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

160 CALLE DE INDUSTRIAS

SAN CLEMENTE CA 92672

This business is conducted by a CA Corporation.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: n/a

/s/Collective Technologies, Inc./Paula Rathgaber-Gomez

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 02/27/2023.

Published in: San Clemente Times Mar 9, 16, 23, 30, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

Order to Show Cause For Change of Name

Case No. 30-2023-01307812

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Eun Jung Chang filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Present Name

Eun Jung Chang

Proposed Name

Kate Eunjung Chang

The COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court of the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objective is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING

Date: 04/19/2023 Time: 08:30 a.m. Dept.D100

Other: Remote Hearing. The address of the court is Central Justice Center, 700 Civic Center Drive, Santa Ana, CA 92701. (Your hearing will be held REMOTELY via video at the date and time indicated on the notice or order to which this message is attached. You are NOT to physically appear at

the courthouse on the date of your hearing. To obtain instructions on how to appear remotely for your hearing, you MUST do the following no later than the day before the hearing (or no later than Friday, if the hearing is on Monday): 1. Go to the Court’s website at www.occourts.org; 2. Click on the “COVID-19” button; 3. Click on the “Civil” button; 4. Click on the “Remote Hearing Instructions” button; 5. Follow the instructions IMPORTANT

NOTE: If you or your witnesses, do not have the ability to access the court’s website above, or are unable to follow the instructions on the Court’s website, or are otherwise unable to appear remotely, you MUST call the courtroom or call (657) 622-8513, prior to your hearing, to request an alternate means to appear. Failure to do so may result in your case being dismissed, or a ruling issued against you.)

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: San Clemente Times JUDGE WALTER P. SCHWARM, Judge of the Superior Court

Published: San Clemente Times Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 2023.

Published: San Clemente Times Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

20236657136

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HELPING SMALL CHURCHES THRIVE 10394 EL MONTEREY AVENUE

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708

ADDITIONAL FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME(S):

1B. SMALL CHURCH ESSENTIALS

Full Name of Registrant(s): CONVERGENCE MINISTRIES 10394 EL MONTEREY AVENUE

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708

This business is conducted by a California Corporation.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 7/22/2009

CONVERGENCE MINISTRIES/s/KARL VATERS, KARL VATERS, PRESIDENT

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 02/28/2023.

Published in: San Clemente Times Mar 9, 16, 23, 30, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

20236657018

The following person(s) is doing business as: HONU BICYCLE CO.

1260 N HANCOCK ST, STE 104A

ANAHEIM CA 92807

Full Name of Registrant(s): RED 3 INTERNATIONAL

127 TULIP LN BREA, CA 92821

This business is conducted by a CA Corporation.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or Names listed above on: N/A

/s/Red 3 International/Earvin Corpuz, President

This statement was filed with the Orange County Clerk-Recorder on 02/28/2023

Publish: San Clemente Times, Mar 9, 16, 23, 30, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

20236657019

The following person(s) is (are)doing business as: RED 3 TECH

127 TULIP LN BREA, CA 92821

Full name of registered owner: RED 3 INTERNATIONAL

127 TULIP LN BREA, CA 92821

This business is conducted by a CA Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or Names listed above on: N/A

/s/Red 3 International/Earvin Corpuz, President

This statement was filed with the Orange County Clerk-Recorder on 02/28/2023

Publish: San Clemente Times, Mar 9, 16, 23, 30, 2023

Complete

PUBLIC NOTICE

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

20236655297

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:

JELLY HOUSE CHILD CARE

227 AVENIDA VICTORIA, APT. A SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672

Full Name of Registrant(s):

KELLY SPARKS MANZER

227 AVENIDA VICTORIA, APT. A SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672

This business is conducted by an individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: n/a

/s/KELLY MANZER/JEFF MANZER

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 02/07/2023.

Published in: San Clemente Times Mar 9, 16, 23, 30, 2023

GARAGE SALES

FORSTER RANCH COMMUNITY

GARAGE SALE - SATURDAY, MARCH 11 8am-12pm. X streets Camino Vera Cruz and Camino De Los Mares.

GARAGE SALE - SATURDAY, MARCH 11 8 am to 12 pm. 1615 Via Tulipan, San Clemente. For sale: 10-2 longboard, New Surf Project. Perfect Doheny, Sano board. Extra light weight. Medium brand name wetsuits, divers led weight belt.

HELP WANTED

SAN CLEMENTE PERIODONTICS & IMPLANTS IS HIRING!

Two open positions: RDA and Dental Assistant. Call 949-361-4867 for more details.

TRITON REPORT

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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Boys Soccer Falls Just Short of CIF SoCal Regional Title

The San Clemente High boys soccer team’s year ended with a shutout in Escondido on Saturday, March 4, as San Pasqual captured the CIF Southern California Regional Division II Championship with a 1-0 victory.

The No. 2 seed Tritons (15-4-8) found themselves in a hole early on, as the Eagles’ Ian Exline capitalized on a one-on-one moment against goalkeeper Ryan Savoie in the 15th minute after receiving a well-executed entry pass down the home sideline.

San Clemente’s athletics Twitter account provided a summary of the match, calling San Pasqual (21-6-2) a “very good defensive team.”

“(The) Tritons dominated possession and had chances but could not break through,” the tweet read. “Our boys and coaching staff had an amazing season—thank you—we are proud of you!”

SC High boys soccer, the CIF-SS Division II champions, took down El Camino Real of Woodland Hills on March 2, to book their ticket to the regional final by a score of 2-1. Jake Poole scored both goals, with the game-winner coming with 11 minutes to play.

Baseball to Open Sea View League Play

The San Clemente baseball team earned its first winning record of the young season on Monday, March 6, by

doubling up Capistrano Valley Christian, 8-4, to push its nonleague mark to 3-2.

Sophomore Mike Erspramer led the Tritons with two doubles and three RBI, and he also pitched five innings. San Clemente jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first inning and secured the win with a four-run outburst in the fourth.

The Tritons headed to Aliso Viejo on Tuesday afternoon, March 7, for their first league game against the 1-5 Wolverines. Results were not available at press time.

Track & Field Sees 5 First-Place Medalists at Earl Engman Relays

San Clemente track and field opened its 2023 campaign with positive results at the Earl Engman Relays on Saturday, March 4, at Portola High School in Irvine.

The Tritons’ boys team finished first in the Invitational/Division I 4x800 relay with a time of 07:58.63, comprising A-team members Taj Clark, Pierce Clark, Brett Ephraim, and Jackson Brownell.

Boys A-team Brett Ephraim, Rory Catsimanes, Pierce Clark, and Jackson Brownell earned first in the Invitational/Division I distance medley relay, running 1,200-, 400-, 800- and 1,600-meter legs in a time of 10:27.39. The B-team of Grant Sestak, Kai Olsen, Taj Clark, and Edgar Olmos came in third at 10:46.44.

The girls A-team placed first in the Division I 4x120 shuttle relay, with Danielle Becker, Liliana Norgren, Chloe Waters and Stella Snyder combining for a time of 01:07.48. The boys also won their same event, as the A-team of Griffin Schwab, Charlie Williamson, Trevor Ponsen, and Jeffrey Bull ran the race in 57.64 seconds.

Schwab, Dexter Brice, and Bull swept the podium in the Division I high jump relay split, with Schwab jumping a personal-best 6 feet, 2 inches and Brice and Bull both hitting the 6-foot mark, also personal-bests.

All results are listed in order, as can be found via athletic.net.

The Tritons will next head to Irvine High School on Saturday, March 11, for the Irvine ASICS Track and Field Invitational. SC

The San Clemente High baseball team doubled up on Capistrano Valley Christian, 8-4, on Monday, March 6, pushing its record to 3-2. Photo: Alan Gibby

The San Clemente High boys soccer squad (pictured here facing Long Beach Poly on Feb. 25) had their hopes of a CIF Southern California Regional Division II Championship dashed on Saturday, March 4, in a shutout loss, 1-0, to San Pasqual.

Photo: Zach Cavanagh

Tritons Rule the High School Waves

San Clemente High dominates NSSA State Championships and more good news from our local waters

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

The San Clemente High surf team has once again asserted its dominance in the great state of California, as the varsity and junior varsity squads both earned NSSA state titles in Huntington Beach last weekend.

For the varsity surfers, hammering home a big win for the Tritons in the highly competitive Shortboard division was the hard-charging, powerful regular-footer Ben Brantell. He was joined in the final by team members Dane Matson, who finished in third, and Brayden Burch who landed in sixth.

In the Women’s division, Sierra Downer finished runner-up, while Addison McPhillips took third. Then there’s the oh-so-stylish Wesley Rehberg, who crossstepped his way into second place in the Longboard division.

The future is bright for the Tritons, as evidenced by the junior varsity crew enjoying even more success. Putting together a clean sweep, Kai Finn won the Shortboard division. He was joined in the final by Charlie Stevens, who finished fourth, and Dax McPhillips, who finished fifth.

The McPhillips clan featured prominently in the event, as Ezra McPhillips got the win in the Girls division, with Audrey Denos coming in second. Rounding out the results, Zeke Rose earned the win in the Longboard division.

Congrats to all the surfers who put in the time and dedication to compete and

GROM OF THE WEEK

HAPPY SAGER

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

This week’s Grom of the Week goes out to the always-stoked Happy Sager, an invaluable member of the Shorecliffs Middle School surf team. Last week in our reporting about the squad’s recent performance, it appears that spell-check got the better of us and errantly corrected her name to “Happy Sugar.”

represent their school.

In other surf news this week, San Clemente-based Rip Curl announced that it is now B Corp-certified. Parent company Kathmandu made the announcement earlier this week. The new B Corp status will hold Rip Curl to a high standard of transparency and accountability, as well as social issues and environmental matters.

Last year, Rip Curl launched its wetsuit recycling program, and most recently, it announced the steps it has been taking in its Reconciliation Action Plan with the Indigenous communities in Australia.

“We are so proud to receive B Corp Certification. Our Rip Curl crew have welcomed the challenge of certifying against the high standards required of running responsible business,” Rip Curl CEO Brooke Farris said in a prepared statement. “We are motivated by the positive impact we can make both now and in the future.”

Rip Curl is headquartered in San Clemente and sponsors the annual WSL Finals at Lower Trestles in September. This week, the MEO Rip Curl Portugal Pro kicks off at Supertubos in Peniche, Portugal.

Local star Griffin Colapinto is coming off a big, runner-up finish last month in Hawaii and will be looking to continue

to solidify his spot for the world title-deciding WSL Finals.

Kolohe Andino is another big threat in Portugal. The surf forecast looks very promising, and with a knack for hollow, heavy beach breaks, both surfers should do well.

In environmental news, the beach erosion conundrum continues. With all the recent rains, the San Juan and San Mateo Creeks, as well as various other smaller arroyos, have been flowing to the ocean and depositing some much-needed sediment.

It remains to be seen how it will all shake out when winter finally ends (please make it stop), but it’s a very positive sign to see more sand on the beaches around Beach Road and down at Trestles.

The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) appears to be getting closer to figuring out what to do with the railroad tracks at Cotton’s Point. Reported by Mass Transit magazine, a two-part proposal has been made to shore up the tracks.

With an estimated price tag of $7 million, it would continue to fund the emergency stabilization, as well as provide money to study and better understand the coastal erosion issue, in addition to

SURF FORECAST

Water Temperature: 54-56Degrees F

Water Visibility and Conditions: 6-8’

Thursday: A modest scale mix of NW swell and easing SSW swell sets up mainly thigh to stomach high waves, (2-3’+), while top breaks hit chest high, (4’). Light/variable winds in the morning, shift to a moderate sea breeze by the afternoon.

Outlook: A blend of NW and SSW swell maintains thigh to stomach high surf, (2-3’+), on Friday. Fresh pulse of W swell moves in for the weekend, keeping most spots in thigh to stomach high waves, while better breaks see more chest high sets, (4’). A pattern of light/ variable morning winds, followed by light+ to periodically more afternoon onshores continues for Friday and the weekend.

exploring potential solutions—including potentially moving the tracks.

“When we began the emergency stabilization effort, it was clear that we needed to address the immediate issues first and also to speed up the process of working with all stakeholders to find longer-term solutions,” said OCTA Chair and Yorba Linda Mayor Gene Hernandez. “I’m pleased to see this comprehensive effort moving forward.”

San Clemente High wins again, Rip Curl goes B Corp, progress is made on beach erosion; all told, it’s been a pretty good week in surfing around here—now we just need some swell. 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.

As much as sugar makes everyone happy, in this case, we’re talking about the ripping, up-and-coming surfer Happy Sager. Sorry about that, Happy.

That being said, Happy has a lot to be, well, happy about. She’s been on a roll as of late. Posting solid results all season, Happy’s currently ranked third in the Western Surfing Association’s Under 14 Girls division.

A dangerously consistent competitor, she’s also sitting in second in the Scholastic Surf Series’ Orange County Middle School Shortboard rankings.

More than just a competitive machine, dipping her toes into heavier waters this winter, Happy just recently got back from her first trip to the North Shore of Oahu. Charging the big Hawaiian surf, she not only survived the experience—complete with her first reef cuts, a rite of passage for any surfer—she flourished in the powerful conditions.

The stoke is real; keep charging, Happy! SC

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

Happy

Looking more like a snowboard contest than a surf competition, the San Clemente High surf teams celebrate their 2023 NSSA State Title last weekend in Huntington Beach. Photo: Courtesy of NSSA

Sager.

Photo: Courtesy of Sager Family

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