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MARCH 10-16, 2022 | VOLUME 17, ISSUE 10

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U S E Downtown Restaurant Pushes Boundaries, Maintains Tradition EYE ON SC/PAGE 4

Triton Surf Team Wins 18th NSSA State Title SURF/PAGE 22

Tapping In Water District Seeks San Clemente as Potential Partner for Ocean Desal Project E Y E O N S C / PAG E 3

South Coast Water District is looking to partner with other agencies and towns, including San Clemente, for its Doheny Ocean Desalination Project. Photo: Courtesy of Chepko Danil/Adobe Stock

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Proposal to Streamline Council Meetings Forthcoming

Editor’s Pick: American Crown Circus Stops at Outlets

Triton Alumnus Selected to Run Boston Marathon

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GETTING OUT/PAGE 14

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What’s Up With...

Daylight Saving Times Begins

This Sunday, March 13, at 2 a.m., marks the start of Daylight Saving Time—that time of the year in which we “spring forward,” theoretically “losing an hour.”

To prepare for DST, move your clocks ahead one hour before going to sleep on Saturday night, March 12.

TOP NEWS SAN CLEMENTE SHOULD KNOW THIS WEEK

Water District Seeks San Clemente as Potential Partner for Ocean Desal Project

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

While the progress of the Doheny Ocean Desalination Project appears to now be gaining steam, South Coast Water District staff members are aware of the process’ tediousness.

The project, which would construct a facility on SCWD-owned property near San Juan Creek to draw water through the ocean, remove all the salt, and distribute clean drinking water throughout the district and partnering entities, has been in the works for more than 15 years.

Rick Erkeneff, president of the SCWD Board of Directors, said on March 3 that the temperament of the board and staff is “full steam ahead,” and that the project is always at the top of their list of yearly strategic planning priorities.

As the district is in the midst of a lengthy permitting process, SCWD officials have begun meeting with local legislators and officials, including San Clemente councilmembers, to gauge support and discuss the early stages of potential partnerships.

Having support from other regional entities is “crucial,” Erkeneff said, as it implies that the district will not be alone in the process for much longer. He added that it would make logical sense to partner with San Clemente, which largely relies on imported water coming from North Orange County for much of its supply.

All but one of the councilmembers have met individually with SCWD to learn about the research the district had completed, in terms of an environmental and financial analysis.

Knowing SCWD was looking to join another entity to build the plant and believing that San Clemente could one day use the potential water source, Councilmember Steven Knoblock has advocated for taking the initial steps toward such a collaboration.

At the council’s last meeting on March 1, Knoblock proposed an invitation for district representatives to present the project to the elected officials and the public, and agendized a staff report on the matter.

Knoblock recently wrote in a column for the San Clemente Times about the state of the city’s water supply.

Speaking with SC Times on Friday, March 4, Knoblock said the project San Clemente Times March 10-16, 2022

should be a priority for the city, as a safe and reliable water source is the “No. 1 function of government” besides public safety.

“I thought it’d be important for the district to come and make a presentation for the benefit of our community, not just our councilmembers, so that our local community would begin to see what’s involved in a project like this,” Knoblock said.

SCWD has featured the components of the facility that would appease environmentalists’ concerns, such as slant wells built at around a 10- to 12-degree angle that go down about 1,000 feet, according to Rick Shintaku, the district’s general manager.

The wells would draw up water at a slow velocity in a manner that would not negatively affect marine life.

Additionally, as the plant’s membranes would separate the clean water from the remaining salty wastewater, the wastewater would be directed through an outfall two miles into the ocean to “co-mingle” with the other waste substances produced by the nearby JB Latham Treatment Plant.

Ray Hiemstra, associate director of programs for Orange County Coastkeeper, a nonprofit clean water organization, said the project has support from Coastkeeper and other groups, because it complies with desalination plant requirements listed by the California Ocean Plan.

“This particular plant follows not only the spirit, but the letter of that (plan), all the way through,” Hiemstra said. “That’s why we don’t oppose this one … because it meets all of the goals that the state requires for a desalination plant without trying to game the system.”

He added that the project’s mixing of brine discharge, from the desalination process, with other wastewater minimizes the environmental damage done.

Even so, at this point in time, no facility will be able to avoid high greenhouse gas emissions because of the sheer energy need, according to Hiemstra.

The pipelines that deliver water from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California to South Orange County, the SCWD, and into San Clemente intersect with the property where the desalination facility would be located.

South Coast Water District’s planned Doheny Ocean Desalination facility in Dana Point, conceptualized here, looks to draw water through the ocean, remove all the salt, and distribute clean drinking water throughout the district and partnering cities. Photo: Courtesy of South Coast Water District

This saves the district and the city from having to build additional infrastructure, according to the district.

SCWD’s current plant, near the San Juan Creek, produces approximately 10% of the water supplied to the area that generally consists of a small portion of San Clemente.

With the new structure that could provide up to five million gallons per day (MGD), the district and San Clemente could split the water relatively equally, as Erkeneff said SCWD uses around 2.2 MGD. The remaining supply could be distributed to other agencies, such as the Metropolitan district.

Erkeneff said that now is an important time to meet with regional officials, because in previous years, when SCWD did not have permits and thus had no project, it made no sense to try and bring other partners onboard. For the next six to nine months, the district is ratcheting up the pace.

“We have a large permit hearing coming up next week, so that’s why there’s been a push to garner support from cities and other local elected officials’ offices,” he said.

The district will meet with the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board to discuss topics such as mitigation of the project’s environmental costs that will be baked into the permit.

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tential damage done to environmentally sensitive habitats or similar areas.

Erkeneff mentioned putting money toward an enhanced pedestrian bike trail system, with connectivity between cities, as an option.

Support-wise, Rep. Mike Levin has secured about $20 million in federal funding for the project, such as the $8.3 million grant from the Water Improvement Infrastructure for the Nation Act, and pushed for other funding to come to SCWD. Lisa Bartlett, Orange County Board supervisor of the Fifth District, has also expressed support for the plant that would provide a “reliable” source of water and remain sensitive to marine life.

“We need to become more self-sufficient and independent in terms of our water supply in order to create a safe and reliable water source for the future,” Bartlett said in a statement to SC Times.

The district has also secured more than $30 million in combined state and federal funding for the near-$120 million project cost, per a SCWD Board of Directors meeting in October 2019.

For ratepayers, the project is expected come with increased water bills.

However, Erkeneff and Shintaku pointed out that when district residents were surveyed about the plant in June 2020, SCWD found a high “appetite for water.”

FM3 Research conducted a survey of a random sample of 413 residents within the district. Of those who had somewhat heard about the facility previously, 64% (Cont. on page 4) sanclementetimes.com

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Upcoming Del Mar Restaurant Pushes Boundaries, Maintains Tradition

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

San Clemente residents may soon see some changes in the way the city and its elected officials conduct City Council meetings, as well as present items for discussion to the public.

Following a proposal by Mayor Pro Tem Chris Duncan, the council is expected to consider changes meant to streamline meetings, making attendance, especially for hot-button subjects, easier for all involved.

“I think we can do things to streamline our meetings, by reorganizing a little bit, maybe even getting an agenda with time frames, so people know when their issues are going to come up,” he said, adding: “Maybe we even start earlier and move the closed session back.”

During the council’s Dec. 21, 2021, meeting, Duncan proposed that he and Mayor Gene James work with the city manager and city clerk to brainstorm

ideas on making meetings more efficient and possibly shorter, and to present their findings to the rest of the members on the dais.

Councilmember Steven Knoblock supported Duncan’s motion.

While speaking with San Clemente Times this week, Duncan said that he believes a concern within the San Clemente community is that people do not know when items “of great interest” will be discussed.

He added that the city’s goals with the initiative would be to ensure “good predictability” regarding such matters, and to structure meetings so that discussion of the more benign topics can occur before the public has to come and when people have availability.

“The idea really is to streamline the meetings, make them more efficient, make them faster, but also make them more accessible to the largest number of people in the community,” Duncan said.

There will be a staff proposal presented to the council in the near future, according to Duncan, but there is no official timeline for when that report will happen.

Passersby of the structure that is under construction right in the heart of Avenida Del Mar are witnessing the makings of a feat that has never been done before.

For the first time in Downtown San Clemente history, a brand-new, two-story restaurant will soon be open to the public.

The project has been ambitious from the beginning, starting with the proposal that was filed by former Community Development Director and project consultant Jim Holloway, and approved in June 2019.

Listed were plans to demolish a one-story building and construct a two-story restaurant while combining four lots, with the current property at 226 Avenida Del Mar comprising the whole space.

The process of pushing forward the venture took several months, with reviews conducted by the Cultural Heritage Review Subcommittee, the California Coastal Commission, and the Planning Commission, before city approval occurred.

Holloway was responsible for bringing the plans to the city and the Coastal Commission, and said there was a struggle when San Clemente’s status as a “quality-of-life community” met a project that would provide the first net addition of square footage to the downtown area in more than 35 years.

“This property’s in the coastal zone,” Holloway said. “We have strong architectural guidelines, and all those things make it challenging.”

Change is never easy, which Jeff Moore, co-owner and business representative of the property, learned during times in which opposition groups stood against the project’s design.

Moore attributed some of the opposition to the “initial shock factor” of learning that a two-story restaurant would be developed and to people being unaware

of what he and the primary owner wanted to do with the property.

“They were just scared, and they could probably envision a massive behemoth … going in with music (and) loud noise,” he said. “That wasn’t our vision.”

Instead, Moore described their desire to build an upscale, boutique restaurant that fills a void of what San Clemente lacks.

Concerns stemmed from the restaurant’s location right next to a San Clemente historical structure at 228 Avenida Del Mar—a less-than 1,000 square-foot residence built in 1928 that currently houses the antique furniture and gift shop The Abode.

“The scale and massing of the building is just too big next to that historic building,” said Larry Culbertson of the San Clemente Historical Society.

The new construction dwarfs the older home, and in Culbertson’s words, goes against the requirement listed in the historic preservation element of the city’s General Plan, which states new development must be respectful to historic structures.

Culbertson added that the Cultural Heritage Review Subcommittee “blew off” his attempts to call the occurrence to their attention. He said a more respectful approach would have avoided building the restaurant right next to The Abode and allowed for 10 to 15 feet of space.

“I don’t think we were paid attention to,” Culbertson said of his and others’ concerns.

Linda Mickelson, owner of The Abode, said the only concession they received was pushing back the building by just a few feet.

“There were concerns with the proximity of the restaurant building and a trash enclosure to the adjacent historic property,” Jennifer Savage, assistant to the city manager, said in an email.

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(Cont. from page 3) favored the project, and 74% of the total respondents favored the projects after hearing a brief description.

The estimated increase of a water bill for SCWD residents ranged from $2.38 to $2.50, and the majority of those surveyed said they would also be willing to pay upward of $15 per month to build the project itself.

“If we build this larger, 5-MGD project, our residents get a significant benefit from that and so would, theoretically,

the San Clemente residents,” Shintaku said. “Instead of building a small project that just serves our service area, if we partnered up with a neighbor, there’s significant savings.”

He also cautioned that there would be several variables that would go into determining rates for San Clemente citizens.

Knoblock said the importance of having a nearby desalination plant independent of the Metropolitan Water District, which takes water from the Colorado

River, lies in the area’s vulnerability if the Metropolitan’s pipelines are ever disrupted by drought, or by a manmade or natural disaster, including seismic events.

Knoblock added that San Clemente is in a favorable position to be located near quintillions of gallons of water “right at our doorstep,” which allows them the ability to produce “unlimited” fresh drinking water to the city and its neighbors.

“Why not take advantage of it?” he

asked. “Not only that, it’s one of the most environmentally sound methods of providing water available.”

Erkeneff echoed Knoblock’s sentiments about the Colorado River’s poor state of available water supply and a risk of drought.

“That’s why this project is getting even more steam behind it again, from a regional point of view,” Erkeneff said.

According to the SCWD website, its goal is to obtain all state and federal permits in 2022.

The San Clemente City Council will soon hear a proposal from staff on how to make its meetings more efficient.

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CUSD Board Votes Down Resolution on Student Mask Choice

support the arbitrary start of this policy 10 days from now,” Davis said. “Our community numbers put us in the mask-optional status, according to the CDC, and there is no reason to delay this policy.”

Rises in mental health issues among students during the pandemic have been ignored, since there is more focus on masks and vaccines, Davis said.

Jones said there will soon be a mixture of masked and unmasked students.

“Everyone’s reasons are a private matter,” Jones said. “I will be profoundly disappointed if I hear of anyone being taunted, teased, bullied, or harassed for their mask choices.”

Bullockus said her constituents in Mission Viejo have urged her to stand strong on the mask issue.

“I cannot condone a continuous

hurting of children,” Bullockus said. “My heart bleeds. I have felt ill for weeks over this issue.”

Student Advisor Kanei Padhya gave a symbolic no vote and spoke in favor of continuing to wear masks. Padhya said Davis’ resolution was “unnerving” and harmed the safety of students, school staff, and teachers.

“If mask mandates go away, there will be a rise in cases—not only for students but teachers,” Padhya said. “If the mask mandate were to be lifted, I think it should only be lifted if the COVID-19 vaccine gets added to the list of mandatory vaccines for public schools.”

Padhya said she will wear a mask “without a second thought” if doing so saves lives, particularly for immunocompromised people.

A separate but similar resolution directing the CUSD superintendent to have local responsibility when it comes to enforcing mask-wearing in classrooms that Jones and Bullockus co-authored was pulled by Jones after the district’s legal advisers said there could be potential “legal exposure” from it.

Some CUSD students have attempted to enter classrooms without masks as a demonstration against the mandate, which sometimes results in their being sent home and logged as an unexcused absence.

The board report for the pulled resolution said such action by the district “is in direct conflict with our mission to educate and prepare our students and our commitment to their success.”

In other news from the meeting, the Board of Trustees approved sending out informational messages to CUSD families regarding legislation that could require students get vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to continue attending school in person.

Senate Bills 871 and 866 variously require the COVID-19 vaccine be added to the list of mandatory vaccinations for students and allows children ages 12 to 17 to get the vaccine regardless of parental consent.

The proposed bills are expected to be considered by state government committees soon.

CUSD officials want to send out informational messages about the legislation because of its expected impact on students, particularly over concerns some students may be pulled out of classes because they or their parents may not want them to be vaccinated.

everyone on Del Mar. “We have been joking with our customers about a (pass-through) window out our side windows to them since we can almost touch each other … for lunch and cocktails. … We wouldn’t even have to leave our house,” Mickelson said.

Regarding the restaurant itself, Moore said that the tenant to whom ownership agreed to rent out the space will be Rare Society, a San Diego-based steakhouse with multiple locations.

It beat out several, similarly high-caliber competitors. Ownership visited each of the final three candidates in person for dinner, and Rare Society’s “unparalleled” service was part of what sealed the deal, Moore said.

They also felt the restaurant fit San Clemente best, in that it will be the steakhouse that San Clemente diners cannot currently experience in town.

The desired atmosphere will allow guests wearing shorts and sandals, as well as those dressed up for a night out,

to feel comfortable and enjoy themselves. Similarly, the food, which Rare Society serves as a kind of elevated charcuterie board, will provide the same vibe.

“You can go, and you can get out of there for a very reasonable amount, or, you can go and spend the house,” Moore said with a laugh.

Like any typical construction project, theirs has been sidelined at times because of COVID-19 issues and inflation, but features of the restaurant will include an open-floor concept and a coveted balcony unique to Del Mar. The layout indoors was specifically impacted by the pandemic. As the ownership was reviewing possible tenants at the time, they were forced to continue building and provide the best layout they could of the kitchen, bar, and bathroom locations for whoever would eventually step in.

Moore, a lifelong San Clemente resident who works mostly within the

residential mortgage industry, saw the continuing commercial development in the city in 2018 and wanted to start a restaurant to have some control over what was going into San Clemente, instead of letting a chain take an open spot.

“I think a huge part of why I wanted to go into this was because San Clemente gets behind its projects,” he said, citing the success of the Vine Restaurant & Bar. “If the residents of San Clemente love their restaurants or love the businesses, they support it in a way I’ve never seen before.”

Moore is excited to give San Clemente residents and visitors a taste of something new in town while working with a partner he believes will be a great fit.

The property keys are expected to be handed over to Rare Society near the end of April, with a timeline of opening in October as a best-case scenario.

The latest expected date of opening is early 2023.

BY COLLIN BREAUX

Days ahead of the student mask mandate being officially lifted in California, the Capistrano Unified School District Board of Trustees chose to not allow making masks optional for students in the interim during a meeting on March 2.

In a 4-3 vote, trustees rejected Trustee Lisa Davis’ proposed resolution that called for non-enforcement of mask requirements while on-campus students are indoors. Board President Martha McNicholas and Trustees Amy Hanacek, Pamela Braunstein, and Krista Castellanos voted against the resolution.

Trustees Gila Jones, Judy Bullockus, and Davis voted yes.

A mandate requiring students wear masks indoors on school grounds— which has been in place throughout the COVID-19 pandemic—is scheduled to be lifted by the California Department of Public Health after March 11. CUSD will follow suit and no longer require masks on students after that date.

The mask mandate and other pandemic precautions are set by the CDPH, and CUSD officials have said they must abide by them.

Davis—who represents San Clemente—has frequently spoken about student mask requirements, and previously urged the state and other officials to do away with the mandate. “(The CDPH) provided no data to

(Cont. from page 4) “However, the project team, the historic property owners, and City staff, worked together to address concerns and finalize a design, which represents the ‘Spanish Village by the Sea.’” Savage also said that the project will further the Spanish Colonial Revival vision set for downtown, which was a priority of the restaurant’s ownership group.

Moore said that the architectural design, which adds a slight modern twist, is his favorite feature of the property.

“Another really neat feature is, we did a nice mural on the side of the building of Ole Hansen himself,” he added.

Beyond the initial backlash, Moore has not had any problems arise with neighboring residents or businesses.

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Days ahead of the student mask mandate being officially lifted in California, the CUSD Board of Trustees on March 2 voted down a resolution intended to make face masks and coverings optional for students in the interim. Photo: Courtesy of August de Richelieu/Pexels

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News Next Door: Dana Point Celebrates 51st Annual Festival of Whales

announced efforts to keep whales safe and waterways clean.

In 2020, the duo announced that the World Cetacean Alliance had named Dana Point a Whale Heritage Site. Dana Point is the first, and currently only city in North America to be certified as a Whale Heritage Site.

To maintain the designation, the Dana Point Whale Watching Corporation has developed initiatives to maintain waterways and educate boaters on keeping whales safe.

“A Whale Heritage Site is an outstanding location where cetaceans, whales, dolphins and porpoises are embraced through the cultural, economic, social and political life of associated communities, and where people and cetaceans coexist in authentic and respectful

ways,” Kalez said.

Dana Point Whale Watching developed the Be Whale Safe Campaign to teach boaters to be safe around whales.

Dana Wharf and Captain Dave’s are both participating in research as well.

The company has also adopted a strip of highway along Interstate 5. There will be six signs placed along highway exits letting drivers know that Dana Point is the Whale Watching Capital of the World, the cost of which pays for trash to be picked up along the highway.

The company has also led an effort to report and recover balloons out at sea. More than 15,000 balloons were retrieved over the past year because of this effort, according to Kalez.

Cetacean Expert Dr. Ari Friedlaender was also on hand after the March 5 cer-

emony to give a lecture on whales and their impact on their environment.

During the festival, Dana Point Whale Watching offered cardboard water boxes to reduce plastic waste from water bottles.

Just before the parade on March 6, competitors in the Carboard Classic and Dinghy Dash gathered at Baby Beach bright and early to build their makeshift boats.

Performance Paddling won the business barge division, with iHeartYoga placing second and Ocean Academy USA placing third. The Women’s Sailing Association OC won Judge’s Choice, and the San Juan Capistrano Fiesta Association won People’s Choice.

Over at the Dana Point Harbor parking lot, visitors could walk around the Whales, Tails and Ales Street Fair, which featured local artisans and dog-friendly vendors, as well as a dog costume contest, craft beer and inflatable play structures.

There, Dana Hills High art students showcased their works, including pottery, photography, drawings and paintings.

The Clam Chowder Cook-Off was also held, with Coastal Kitchen taking home the People’s Choice award and The Point Restaurant & Bar earning the Mayor’s Choice. Wind & Sea Restaurant won the prize for Best Booth Decorations.

Festivities continued on Sunday, March 6, when families had the chance to dig for treasure and raise money for various children’s charities during the Diamond Dig at Baby Beach.

In the afternoon, Drea Sheva, Neon Nation and Who’s Zeppelin performed classic ’80s music while raising money for the Dana Hills High school swim program. The bands rocked out atop a floating stage, on the water at Baby Beach.

Nearby, barbecue was served, and a Spirit Garden for those 21 and older raised money for the Marine Corps League South Coast Detachment.

located at 242 Avenida Del Mar. “There’s new data out there,” Mayor Gene James said, adding that his concerns regarding the status of the library within the Orange County Public Libraries system were “purely financial.”

He would later explain that the city currently pays $400,000 more to OCPL than the cost of operating the library, which qualifies San Clemente to be a “donor” city.

According to the report, the OCPL is primarily funded by property taxes, of which San Clemente taxpayers in 2014 contributed $0.001833 per property-tax dollar. The city’s projected payment had increased annually at an average of 8% from Fiscal Year 2002-2003 to FY2014.

San Clemente was expected to contribute $2.33 million in property-tax dollars to OCPL for FY2014.

As a “donor” city, the city could request that the OCPL allocate funding back to San Clemente on a one-time or continuing basis, or that OCPL refund “excess funding” directly. The city could also withdraw from OCPL altogether, provided that the tax revenue be redirected to operate the library with city staff.

One caveat to the “donor” city label is that OCPL does not use system-wide costs such as administrative departments to calculate whether a city is a “donor.”

“It makes it difficult for member cities

to know the actual cost of the services received, and the related excess or deficit for the applicable city,” the 2014 report said.

Several public speakers voiced their desire to remain within the system, citing an inability to gauge whether the library could remain viable on its own.

James said that his primary motivation behind agendizing the consideration was that he would rather see all the extra money return to the city.

“For me, still, it is about the $400,000 that our taxpayers pay into the system that goes somewhere else in the county, and I oppose that,” he said.

The council’s next meeting is scheduled for March 15.

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

Hundreds gathered in Dana Point this past weekend for the 51st annual Festival of Whales, which offered numerous activities and events, including the Magical Migration Parade, all celebrating the yearly migration of gray whales.

Festival attendees on March 5 lined the sidewalk along Island Way as marching bands, classic cars, military units, floats and giant balloons paraded by. As this year’s Grand Marshal, Jean Pierre “The Fly” Van Swae led the procession in the Dana Point Harbor.

The opening day of the festival was a particularly blustery one, as those holding the ropes to the giant whale, turtle, and shark balloons battled the wind to keep the balloons close to the ground.

Throughout the weekend, festivalgoers embarked on special whale watching excursions, competed in carboard boat and dinghy races, browsed works from local artists, rocked out to live music and participated in educational tours and lectures.

The weekend’s events kicked off just before sunset Friday, March 4, when members of the indigenous Acjachemen Nation and the Dana Point Surf Club gathered at the beach behind the Ocean Institute to bless the gray whales making their migration past Dana Point.

With winds picking up, prompting a high surf advisory, seven members of the Surf Club braved the waves for a special paddle-out during the Welcoming of the Whales ceremony.

Following the ceremony, Donna Kalez of Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching and Gisele Anderson of Captain Dave’s Dolphin and Whale Safari

Council Delays Discussion of Leaving County Library System

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

Citing a lack of updated information, the San Clemente City Council voted on March 1 to table a discussion on removing the city’s public library from the Orange County system.

The seven-page report for the council dated back to early 2014, prior to the start of a construction project that expanded the San Clemente Library, San Clemente Times March 10-16, 2022

Battling strong winds, a large whale balloon makes its way through the Festival of Whales’ Magical Migration Parade on Saturday morning, March 5. Photo: Alan Gibby

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CUSD Trustee Pamela Braunstein Resigns

BY COLLIN BREAUX

Citing her disagreement with anti-mask sentiments from other trustees, Capistrano Unified School District Trustee Pamela Braunstein has resigned from her position.

The resignation was effective on March 3, according to a statement from the district. Braunstein represented Area 2, which covers most of San Juan Capistrano.

“Some of my fellow CUSD Trustees have been proposing policies that aren’t compliant with the law, which, if they were to succeed, (would) not only hurt the district but put me in an untenable position ethically and professionally as an attorney,” Braunstein announced in a statement.

The policy in reference was a recent resolution from Trustee Lisa Davis— who represents San Clemente—calling for masks to be optional for students ahead of the state’s plan to lift the student mask mandate after March 11.

The resolution failed to be approved by

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the board in a 4-3 vote, with Braunstein among the “no” votes.

“This, along with the never-ending, organized harassment by a certain vocal minority led me to the unfortunate conclusion that I had to resign for the safety of myself and my family,” Braunstein further said.

Parents and students opposed to mask and vaccine requirements for school students have frequently shown up to demonstrate against pandemic-era requirements during CUSD board meetings. Such requirements are set by the California Department of Public Health, and CUSD officials have frequently said they must comply.

Braunstein served as the Area 2 trustee after winning the November 2020 election against then-incumbent Jim Reardon.

“At the March 16 Board meeting, the trustees will consider holding a special election to fill the vacancy, or conducting an appointment process to identify an individual who would fill the vacancy until the November 2022 elections,” the district announced in a statement.

The meeting will be held at the Capistrano Unified School District office at 33122 Valle Road in San Juan Capistrano and also livestreamed on YouTube.

Pamela Braunstein. Photo: Courtesy of Pamela Braunstein

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PUBLISHER’S LETTER | BY PICKET FENCE MEDIA FOUNDER NORB GARRETT

‘San Clemente Times’ Named Business of the Year T he San Clemente Times recently was selected by the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce as the 2021 Business of the Year at its annual Installation and Awards luncheon held at beautiful private golf club Bella Collina San Clemente.

Associate Publisher Lauralyn Loynes and Managing Editor Shawn Raymundo joined me to accept the award, which is truly an honor to receive in recognition of the great work our entire team did to help unify, support and inform our community during the recent pandemic and for the past 16 years serving our community.

It also speaks to the incredibly important role that a free and independent hyper-local press plays in our democratic process—one that we

at the San Clemente Times take very seriously.

We share this award with all of the other small businesses in San Clemente who battled and pivoted to survive during the past 24 months in the face of an unforeseen crisis.

We’re honored to work with such great marketing partners and will continue NORB GARRETT to work hard OWNER & PUBLISHER to play a vital role connecting residents and visitors to their businesses across our many media platforms.

The Chamber itself—led by Susie

Lantz and Arlen Flores—has been hugely helpful to San Clemente businesses throughout the pandemic and must also be commended for its resourcefulness over the past couple of years.

Congratulations also go out to others recognized by the Chamber: Bob Hayden (Outstanding Lifetime Achievement); Eileen Kawas (Citizen of the Year); Beth Apodaca and the Dorothy Visser Senior Center (Nonprofit of the Year); Rick Divel (Volunteer of the Year); Danielle Smith (Volunteer of the Year); and the Outlets at San Clemente (Sustainable Leadership Award).

Thanks again, San Clemente Chamber of Commerce, for the recognition and for all that you do for our business community. SC

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based nutrition approach, meaning the bulk of our food choices are coming from wholesome grains, vegetables, fruits, legumes, and nuts/seeds, we can and should feel free to incorporate lean animal proteins, no fat/low-fat dairy products, and healthy fats (which are actually plant-based) to round out our plates.

For my vegan counterparts, we have to be very thoughtful to make sure we are getting HEALTH AND enough protein NUTRITION 101 and supplementing

BY GINA COUSINEAU where needed to fill in the gaps that are easily managed in this lifestyle approach.

There are certain foods that I encourage my clients to consume more regularly, which happen to be mostly from plants, in the form of greens, legumes, berries, and digestives.

Let’s dive in: “GREENS” in my mind are any leafy foodstuffs that are green in color. So many choices abound in the produce department and freezer section. Whether you wash and chop yourself or purchase ready-to-go options, I suggest you choose items that are just the “green” itself, with nothing added.

As a chef, I will always defer to fresh,

tasting the best to my palate, but throwing greens in a soup or smoothie is an easy way to incorporate this healthy habit. Try simply picking a new green to try weekly, sautéing in a bit of olive oil, seasoned with salt, pepper, and fresh garlic.

“LEGUMES” are a much bigger category than most know. This category incorporates all beans, peas, and lentils in fresh, canned, or dried forms.

Canned beans are cheap, easy, and nutrient-dense.

No- and low-sodium versions are readily available, and if not, rinse/drain prior to consuming. Chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans) in your salad, boiled pinto beans paired with lean protein and fajita-style veggies for Mexican-themed bowl, or substitute half the meat with a can of kidney beans to your favorite chili recipe.

“BERRIES” are readily available here in Southern California and approaching peak season. Simply rinse well in water, pat dry, and enjoy. These fiber-rich, low-calorie, nutrient-dense foods are a wonderful way to start your day.

I love my “Euro-style” breakfast with nonfat plain Greek yogurt, topped with berries, muesli (a beautiful whole grain dried oats, nuts and seeds cereal), and a favorite nut—mine happens to be walnuts. The berries add sweetness to what (Cont. on page 12)

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Nutrition 101 by Gina Cousineau

CONSUMING ‘PRIORITY FOODS’ MORE REGULARLY

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his month as we enter National Nutrition Month, I will continue to share “lifestyle shifts” that will move you toward improving your health, which in most cases will involve helping you reach your weight goal.

We are going to focus on Mama G’s “priority foods” this month. Notice, I purposefully didn’t say “super foods,” as this is quite a pet peeve of mine. We need to understand that one food group will not save our lives, and instead move toward a more wholesome food approach that can save your very life.

While I encourage a mostly plant-

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ALTERNATIVES TO HOMELESS HOUSING TERENCE KILKER, San Clemente The “let’s provide housing at taxpayer’s expense” myopic solution to homelessness will not work.

The “projects” that were built in Chicago between 1935 and 1970 were an attempt to provide low-income housing. It was a complete failure. The ones that have not been torn down are a haven for drug dealers and crime, to this day.

Where would the proposed low-income housing be built? Wherever it is located will degrade the surrounding neighborhood. I would challenge Kathy Esfahani, Ken Doss, and Rona Henry to lead by example and remodel their homes, adding as many bedrooms as possible and invite the homeless to live with them.

The vast majority of homeless people choose their lifestyle. As I recall, when the Santa Ana River was cleaned up awhile back, everyone was offered a place to stay. Only 8% opted for shelter.

You can’t help people who do not want to be helped.

The vast majority of homeless people are either mentally ill, drug users, or both. A solution for the mentally ill is to commit them to institutions, as was done prior to the mid 1960s. They would be safe and not present a danger to others.

Our housing efforts should be directed to helping the small minority of people who are not homeless by choice. I do speak from some experience. I have a relative who is homeless in Fullerton.

He has lived in either my home or other family members’ homes more times than can be counted, all expenses paid. He was unwilling to follow our basic rules: no drugs, and either go to school or get a job.

He chose drugs and left every time.

This story is not unique. There are solutions for a majority of the homeless, but free housing for all is not it.

(Cont. from page 10) can often be a meal that can be high in “added sugar.”

And finally, “DIGESTIVES” is likely a term with which you are not familiar.

Digestives are fermented foods that can aid in boosting the healthy flora in your gut, supporting better digestion and immune function, and are “probiotic” in nature.

They are found in Greek yogurt and kefir (liquid yogurt), but also in kombucha, miso, tempeh, apple cider vinegar, San Clemente Times March 10-16, 2022

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RESPONSE TO ‘COUNCIL VOTES DOWN PAY RAISE PROPOSAL’ JOHN BRANTUK, San Clemente

believe they can direct our lives better than we can ourselves.

Most of us seem to complain about the decisions made on our behalf by these elites, yet we continue to buy the lie that they can do the job better than us.

No, we need to go back to basics and all take turns at “serving” for a short spell and then returning to normal lives ( job, family, etc., i.e. a real life). Politics was never intended to be a career path; this has only succeeded in insulating those who make the rules from those who must follow those rules. We need to end this insanity now.

If we continue to do what we’ve always done, we’ll continue to get what we’ve always got; is that good enough?

A big thank you to City Councilmembers Kathy Ward, Steve Knoblock and Laura Ferguson for voting down the proposal to more than double councilmembers’ pay, thereby reminding the other two councilmembers what the meaning of “public service” is.

Although $880 a month would not make anyone rich, the growing attitude of elected officials everywhere seems to belie the term “public service,” because once “electeds” get “the fever” (power, perks, access, etc.), it quickly overtakes their common sense and pledge to “serve” the public.

Instead, they focus on whatever it takes to remain in office, even to the point of when termed out, playing musical chairs to move to another political office whether it be federal, state, county, local or even dog catcher, it seems.

This “fever” negates our country’s founding promise of government “of the people, for the people, by (emphasis mine) the people” and has created a separate class of self-appointed elites who

READILY AVAILABLE BICYCLE EDUCATION PETE VAN NUYS, executive director of the Orange County Bicycle Coalition I understand that there is a sudden interest in bicycle education, popularly called “bike safety.”

There is no such thing as bike safety, any more than there is “car safety,”

and non-vinegar-based sauerkraut, kimchi, and other fermented vegetables.

Read the ingredient label to look for these “live cultures.”

These foods can be paired with all cultures and are game-changers in terms of helping increase your longevity and providing joy in your daily food choices.

Enjoy.

Gina Cousineau is an interventional culinary nutritionist. With an extensive education with her BS in Dietetics and MS in Integrative and Functional Nutrition,

as well as being a trained chef and fitness professional, her goal is to help her client’s health thrive using “food as medicine.”

She is offering a complimentary, four-week webinar series this month (all sessions recorded). Subscribe at mamagslifestyle. com or at mamag@mamagslifestyle.com to participate. SC PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, the SC Times provides Guest Opinion opportunities in which selected columnists’ opinions are shared.

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because all use of the public right-ofway involves risk. We, therefore, require (though not very seriously) that teenagers take Driver Education before they are licensed to operate a car.

The explosion of e-bikes has made it obvious that adults, as well as kids, need Bicycle Education. (Shouldn’t it be called Bicyclist Education? Because I’ve never been able to teach my bicycles anything.)

And there is no “E-bike Education,” as far as skills and behavior are concerned.

The basics are the same as for good ol’ pedal bicycles. Besides, the referrals we’re getting from the courts are for things like not wearing a helmet, riding on the sidewalk, both equally dumb on bicycle or electric bike.

Anyway, a great online course is free from the American Bicycle Education Association. All one has to do is register here: cyclingsavvy.org/courses/essentials-short-course/.

Cycling Savvy curriculum is the best-researched, best-presented information and skills class for bicyclists ever produced. I know, because I’ve been a certified bicyclist educator since 1980.

I taught Cycling Savvy classes “live and in person” for several years, and the Orange County Bicycle Coalition offered a total of nine hours of instruction for the series. Until interest died about five years ago.

Looks like we’ll have to spool it back up again. But until then, let’s get the information out in the form most people really want—online.

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THURSDAY | 10 ‘ON GOLDEN POND’ 7:30 p.m. On weekends through March 27, Cabrillo Playhouse presents On Golden Pond, written by Ernest Thompson. When their daughter Chelsea visits Golden Pond for Norman’s 80th birthday, bringing her boyfriend Bill and Bill’s teenage son, Billy Jr., the whole family must come to grips with Norman and Chelsea’s mutual bitterness, while Norman blossoms with his chance to mentor young Billy. The generation gap between young and old, and the difficulties of a couple in the twilight years of a long marriage, all combine in a play that effortlessly illustrates the hilarious, heartbreaking, human moments of which life is made. Cabrillo Playhouse, 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente.

949.492.0465. cabrilloplayhouse.org.

FRIDAY | 11 SIXTH ANNUAL FROG-JUMPING CONTEST 4 p.m. Cheer on the amphibious athletes as they go flying, or hopping, toward the finish line. Those in attendance can expect family-friendly entertainment, as well as prizes for the lucky children who choose the winning frogs. Los Rios Park, 31747 Los Rios Street, San Juan Capistrano. swallowsparade.com.

SC SOCIAL: BATTLE OF THE BANDS 5:30-8:30 p.m. Come out for a night of music and watch your friends battle it out on stage for the City of San ClemSan Clemente Times March 10-16, 2022

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THURSDAY | 10 AMERICAN CROWN CIRCUS & CIRCO OSORIO 7:30 p.m. Join the fun on an unforgettable journey under the Big Top at the Outlets at San Clemente through March 14. The American Crown Circus & Circo Osorio is designed for family fun of all ages. Children and adults will be mesmerized as aerial artists swing, acrobats tumble and artists defy the laws of gravity just inches from their seat. The intimate setting under the Big Top provides spectators an up-close and personal circus experience that will feature aerial acrobats, single trapeze flyers, catapulting daredevils, creative costumes, makeup, theatrical showmanship and much more. Tickets for children aged 1-10 are $8 online or $10 at the gate, and all others (11 and up) get in for $20 online or $25 at the gate. The Outlets at San Clemente, 101 West Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente.

949.535.2323. outletsatsanclemente.com. ente’s inaugural Battle of the Bands contest. Cheer them on and show the town your moves on the dance floor as bands compete for the trophy of best Middle School Band. The city will have games, prizes, food, and a big screen for those who enjoy video games. The city can’t wait to see all of the talent San Clemente has to offer. If you have a band, register your band to battle it out before the spots fill up, using barcode #69827. Each band will have a 15-minute set, and should plan to bring its own equipment on stage and quickly tear it down. Each category is worth up to 10 points. Following each performance, the points will be totaled with each judge’s scores to get the band’s overall final score. The winning band will receive a prize and trophy. Vista Hermosa Sports Park, 987 Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente. san-clemente.org.

THE ‘FUTURE IS FEMALE’ PRESENTS: MEN’S MARCH COMEDY SHOW 8-10 p.m. Enjoy a night of laughter and libations at Knuckleheads. See the most talented comedians you never knew existed from L.A., Orange County and Las Vegas. This free, star-studded show has

one of the most diverse comedy lineups.

Breanna Kelley will host this week’s show. Knuckleheads Sports Bar, 1717 North El Camino Real, San Clemente.

949.492.2410. knuckleheadsmusic.com.

ute paddle and yoga workshop. The first 30 minutes of the class is spent paddleboarding, and the rest is an actual yoga practice on the board. Dana Point Harbor, 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point. iheartyoga.org.

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VIRTUAL MARINE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE COLLEGE AND CAREER FAIR 9 a.m. The Ocean Institute is hosting a free, virtual college and career fair to give attendees the opportunity to learn about high education programs in the areas of marine and environmental sciences. Live presentations, college and university exhibits, potential career paths, and more aim to help students learn more about the post-high school opportunities. Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point.

949.496.2274. oceaninstitute.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 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.

SUP IHEARTYOGA CLASS 8-9:30 a.m. iHeartYoga has partnered with Westwind Sailing to offer a unique 90-min-

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WYLAND’S WHALE AND DOLPHIN ADVENTURE ART LESSONS IN THE WILD 9 a.m.-noon. Available Saturdays through April 23, Dana Wharf is offering this exclusive package for kids ages 12 and under that includes an art lesson via video feed by environmental artist Wyland and sanclementetimes.com

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a free two-hour whale watching adventure. Each child who participates in the art lesson will be entered in a contest to win prizes, as well as a gift from Wyland and Dana Wharf. Lessons cost $10. Dana Wharf, 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point.

888.224.0603. danawharf.com.

LOW-COST PET VACCINE CLINIC 10-11:30 a.m. Pets Plus San Clemente offers low-cost vaccinations for all dogs and cats every month. All veterinary services are provided by Vet Care Vaccination Services, Inc. Vaccination packages, microchips, physical exams, prescription flea control, fecal exams, and diagnostic testing available on-site. 415 Avenida Pico, San Clemente. 1.800.988.8387. vetcarepetclinic.com.

62ND ANNUAL SWALLOWS DAY PARADE & MERCADO STREET FAIRE 11 a.m. After two years in hiatus, the 62nd annual Swallows Day Parade & Mercado Street Faire will return to Downtown San Juan Capistrano. The Swallows Day Parade is one of the nation’s largest non-motorized parades, and is a spectacular event that you will want to attend. It is organized and presented by the San Juan Capistrano Fiesta Association. Take the convenient shuttle bus or arrive early, as most street closures are in effect by 10 a.m. This is a fun, family event celebrating the annual return of the swallows to Mission San Juan Capistrano. The Mercado, just off the main parade route where the whole family can eat, dance, play and shop,

is open from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at San Juan’s Historic Town Center Park. swallowsparade.com.

SUNDAY | 13 FARMERS MARKET 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Shop for a wide selection of fruits, vegetables and artisanal goods from organic growers at the Community Center/San Clemente Public Library parking lot. 100 North Calle Seville.

949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.

TUESDAY | 15 PAINT AND PLAY 10:15-11 a.m. Every Tuesday through March 22, families of children aged 2-5 can enjoy arts and crafts with their toddlers and explore the Casa Romantica grounds. Admission is free for Casa members and $50 for non-members.

Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente. 949.498.2139. casaromantica.org.

WEDNESDAY | 16 SAN ONOFRE PARKS FOUNDATION POP-UP SHOP 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Historic Cottage and Visitor Center showcases local history, flora and fauna at this original 1934 ranger’s cottage. A rotating exhibit

features the history of San Onofre. Stop in to the San Onofre Parks Foundation’s Pop-Up Shop to say hello, do a little shopping and learn more about the history of the local state parks at San Clemente and San Onofre State Beaches.

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

POETRY WORKSHOP WITH LAURA MILLER 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Learn about practice and process from famous poets and dispel common myths regarding this art form.

Then, with some gentle prodding and lots of encouragement, dive into a series of easy exercises designed to entice even the most reluctant “inner poets” to come out and play. Coffee, pastries, and writing materials are included. Tickets range from $12 to $18. Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente. 949.498.2139. casaromantica.org.

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

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

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‘The Worst Person in the World’ Gets It Right

BY MEGAN BIANCO, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

J

oachim Trier’s new romantic dramedy, The Worst Person in the World, has been getting praise since its European release last autumn, and I’m happy to say it lived up to my expectations—though with a couple different results.

Imagine if Woody Allen’s Annie Hall (1977) was from Annie’s POV instead of Alvy’s; and if Annie not only had the charming eccentricities in the couple, but also the neurosis. Imagine this happening in Oslo, Norway, instead of New York City, and with two relationships instead of one.

In modern day Oslo, Julie (Renate Reinsve) is approachong 30, working in a local bookstore because she’s still indecisive on what to do for a career, and experiences two

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important relationships back-to-back.

The first boyfriend, Aksel (Anders Danielsen Lie), is 15 years older and a success-

ful comic book writer-artist. The second boyfriend, Eivind (Herbert Nordrum), is an ordinary barista around her age. The title, The

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BIKING CLUB FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS AND HIGH SCHOOLERS 5-6:30 p.m. Anyone have middle schoolto high school-aged kids who love to bike? Community Outreach Alliance’s biking club meets every Wednesday afternoon at different trails, with professional biker and mentor Mike Russell from Freakshow Aloha. San Clemente High’s COA club, which hosts this free activity thanks to the Hardman Classic, has bikes and helmets for participants to borrow. To participate, fill out a registration form online at form.myjotform. com/91392099886576. For questions, call or text 949.795.4721. communityoutreachalliance.com/bike-club/.

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

BACKYARD OPEN MIC NIGHT AT KNUCKLEHEADS 8-10 p.m. Knuckleheads’ backyard is open for food, drinks and live music.

Performers of all skill levels are welcome. If you are a musician, do standup 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.

Worst Person in the World, refers to the fact that Julie overlaps both relationships, and is generally extra blunt and brazen with her choices.

I’ve seen complaints from viewers that Trier and screenwriter Eskil Vogt focused too much of the story on Aksel and Eivind, but I really don’t get that criticism. Save for a couple of scenes dedicated to the men’s arcs, I felt it was pretty clearly Julie’s tale.

Some have compared the heroine of Worst Person to Alana Haim’s protagonist in PT Anderson’s Licorice Pizza, wherein both young ladies are in denial about aging. While Haim’s character is frustrated and unhappy, Reinsve’s is mostly just indecisive and conflicted. I didn’t feel that her character or performance bordered on immature or lazy, though she is making some questionable decisions.

The film does end on a down note compared to all of the other films I’ve mentioned, though it’s not too bleak or depressing.

The Worst Person in the World is the third and final effort in Trier and Vogt’s “Oslo trilogy,” following Reprise (2006) and Oslo, August 31st (2011). Though, for me, the new film works perfectly alongside Annie Hall. SC

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

Get Your Estate Plan in Order F

ive years ago, I wrote an article titled “Reunited High School Classmates Defy Conventional Wisdom,” which appeared in the late March issues of all three Picket Fence Media publications—The Capistrano Dispatch, Dana Point Times and San Clemente Times.

The article was about Sue and Phil, with whom I had grown up in Jackson, Michigan. We attended grade school together and graduated from high school in 1957. Phil once told me that he had liked Sue since the fourth grade. When I wrote the 2017 article, I had known them for 68 years.

After high school, Sue and Phil went different ways. At our 50th high school reunion in 2007, they talked in person for the first time since graduation. That conversation lasted 20 minutes.

They lived far apart: Phil in Palm Springs, Sue near Grand Rapids, Michigan. Both were married.

After Phil’s wife died in 2016, he telephoned Sue in January 2017.

From Feb. 3-6, 2017, their phone conversations revealed how much they had always liked each other, and that future time was precious. Phil invited Sue to visit him in California.

On Feb. 8, Sue flew to the Ontario International Airport. During the next week, their conversations touched on marriage. Sue said to Phil, “If we’re going to get married, why don’t you ask me?”

Phil replied, “OK, I just did.”

Sue returned to Michigan to gather her belongings. On Feb. 24, 2017, she flew back to Ontario International. An hour after Sue arrived, she and Phil were married at the Orange County Clerk office in Fullerton.

Two weeks later, they visited Greta and me in Dana Point. Greta remembers how happy Phil was to be married to the woman he had admired in the fourth grade.

Pretty amazing story. From the second conversation in 50 years, to getting married in three weeks.

Tragically, Phil had a heart attack and died four months later.

Two years later, Sue remarried her first husband.

This January, I received a puzzling email from a woman named Norma in Highland, California. Norma wrote: “In your article about Sue and Phil, I suspect there might be something fishy about Sue’s marriage to Phil and then her later remarriage to her first husband.”

I was surprised. I responded, “I wrote San Clemente Times March 10-16, 2022

Tom Blake’s high school classmates Phil and Sue, pictured here spending time together, and with Blake and Blake’s partner, Greta, got married in 2017 after the death of Phil’s wife in 2016. The two were the subject of Blake’s column in the spring of 2017, as their relationship escalated from distant friends to married couple in the span of a few weeks. Photo: Tom Blake

about them five years ago.”

Norma answered, “I know. That’s when I saw it in The Capistrano Dispatch. I picked it up from a rack at the train stop in San Juan Capistrano. You wrote about Phil. I couldn’t believe it. He had been in our small church group in Riverside County.”

I replied: “What a coincidence that you knew him. But why contact me five years later?”

Norma said, “In October 2021, ON LIFE AND LOVE I listened to your

BY TOM BLAKE online “Senior Dating” speech to the Alzheimer’s Society.

During the speech, you talked about the importance of seniors putting estate plans in order. You mentioned that Phil had died just four months after marrying Sue and hadn’t updated his estate to include her. She thought she had been disinherited.

“You also wrote that you helped Sue get a portion of Phil’s inheritance funds.

And later, she remarried her first hus-

band. I thought that was fishy.”

I said to Norma, “When I shared Sue’s ordeal with my estate planning attorney, Jeffrey Hartman of San Clemente, he said that under California law, Sue was entitled to certain widow’s rights, even though she wasn’t included in Phil’s estate. Jeffrey urged me to convince Sue to pursue her widow’s rights. She did, and her Michigan attorney helped her collect a few thousand dollars from Phil’s estate.

“There was nothing fishy about Sue’s situation. Phil was crazy about her and had admired her for more than 70 years; he would have been thrilled that she got some money.”

There’s a lesson in today’s article. To avoid an estate having to go through probate—a lengthy and expensive process—seniors must have a written estate plan. A will helps, but it isn’t enough to avoid probate.

As in Phil’s case, life can change in an instant. Update the documents often.

The original article about Sue and Phil can be found online in The Capistrano Dispatch’s archives for the March 24-April 13, 2017 issue.

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Blake to Speak at Dana Point Library About 25-Year Writing Career Tom Blake will speak at the Dana Point Library on Saturday, March 19, from 2-4 p.m. on how a surprise divorce inspired a 25-year career of writing newspaper articles and publishing five books. A Q&A and book signing will follow Blake’s speech. Admission is free, and seating is limited.

Tom Blake is a retired Dana Point business owner and resident who has authored books on middle-aged dating. See his website at findingloveafter50.com. To comment: tompblake@gmail.com. SC PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, the SC Times provides Guest Opinion opportunities in which selected columnists’ opinions are shared.

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ADOPTABLE PET OF THE WEEK

Leif

This handsome little lad is Leif, a 1-year-old kitty who’s ready to strike out on his own and find his forever family. Leif can be a bit of a charmer and will gaze adoringly at you with his big, bright eyes. He also loves the company of other cats and would make a wonderful kitty companion. Once you meet Leif, he’s sure to win your heart.

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Photo: Courtesy of San Clemente Historical Society

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sults were not available at press time.

San Clemente will next host Newport Harbor on Friday, March 11.

TRITON REPORT

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

For in-game updates, news and more for all of the San Clemente High School sports programs, follow us on Twitter @SouthOCSports.

Softball

San Clemente softball continued its effort to find its footing under new coach Jasmine Watson, going 2-2 in the past week.

During tournament play at Laguna Hills on March 2, senior Samantha Kowalski struck again with her second walk-off hit of the season, this one a grand slam that broke a scoreless tie and lifted the Tritons to a 4-0 victory against the Hawks.

From there, the Tritons fell, 5-1, against Aliso Niguel on Friday, March 4, to finish that tournament and move on to the next.

On Saturday, March 5, San Clemente lost, 2-0, to El Dorado (Placentia) before beating Santa Margarita, 5-2, according to MaxPreps.

The Tritons sit at 4-5 heading into a battle at San Juan Hills on March 10.

Boys Lacrosse

With a .500 record heading into the previous seven days of play, San Clemente matched its success through two reported games.

The Tritons first defeated San Juan Hills, 12-8, on March 2 behind an offensive outburst from Aidan Kaffi and Nick Favero, who scored four goals each, and returning all-league senior Dane DeCollibus, who had a hat trick of his own.

San Clemente lost, 16-9, at Los Alamitos on Saturday, March 5, to fall back to 2-2.

The Tritons traveled to Huntington Beach on Wednesday, March 9, but re-

David Bargueño, a U.S. diplomat and San Clemente High alumnus, will represent the American Red Cross’ Team Red Cross at the 126th Boston Marathon, which will take place on April 18. Photo: Courtesy of David Bargueño

Triton Alumnus Selected to Run Boston Marathon

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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eam Red Cross, representing the American Red Cross at the 126th Boston Marathon, has selected a graduate of San Clemente High to join the team’s 60 runners who will compete on April 18.

David Bargueño, a valedictorian in the Tritons’ Class of 2004, was chosen from hundreds of applicants and “is passionate about supporting the Red Cross team, particularly this year,” the Red Cross said in a press release announcing Bargueño’s selection.

“David is doing everything he can to encourage friends and family to roll up a sleeve—and donate blood, platelets, and cash—to ensure patients receive the care they need,” the release read of Bargueño’s efforts to mitigate what the American Red Cross has declared is the first-ever national blood crisis because of the pandemic.

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ton, D.C., Bargueño has visited at-risk communities in countries such as Afghanistan, South Africa and Brazil, and he has also completed 17 marathons covering every continent over the past decade.

In the weeks leading up to the marathon, Bargueño is raising $10,000 on his GivenGain page to support the American Red Cross. As of Tuesday morning, March 8, he had raised $9,125 toward his goal.

“This is important to me, personally, because I have never been able to donate blood, even as a universal blood donor,” Bargueño’s page read, as he cited federal bans on gay and bisexual men donating blood that are still in place to some extent.

The 126th Boston Marathon will begin at 7 a.m. in Hopkinton, Massachusetts.

Bargueño’s progress throughout the marathon can be followed by downloading the Boston Athletic Association Marathon app on a smartphone. SC Page 20

Girls Lacrosse

San Clemente girls lacrosse continued its hot start with an 11-6 win at Corona del Mar on Tuesday, March 8.

The Tritons head to San Marcos on Friday, March 11.

Boys Volleyball

Another team working through its first season under a new coach in Jo Bisch, San Clemente fell at Huntington Beach, 3-0, on Thursday, March 3, to drop to 1-3 on the year.

During the Best of the West Tournament hosted by Poway, the Tritons shared Pool 2 with Mira Costa (Manhattan Beach), Del Norte (San Diego), and Campolindo.

On Friday, March 4, San Clemente beat Del Norte, 2-1, and lost to Mira Costa in two sets.

The Tritons also lost, 2-1, to Thousand Oaks on Saturday, March 5, the final day of the tournament, according to MaxPreps.

San Clemente defeated Laguna Beach, 3-2, at home on Tuesday, March 8.

The Tritons play at Corona del Mar on Thursday, March 10.

Girls Beach Volleyball

San Clemente’s group of trailblazers continued their success by winning their second consecutive South Coast League beach volleyball match against Aliso Niguel, 5-0, on Wednesday, March 2.

The pairs of Abigail Brown-Sofia Williams, Riley Brown-Kelsey Ostrander, Quinn Loper-Haley Brown, Gisele Galbasini-Pyper Nelson, and Sarah Ahmadi-Chloe Ashe all posted wins in the Tritons’ victory. SC

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Local Surfers Win Big Around the World From Griffin Colapinto conquering the MEO Pro Portugal to a flurry of NSSA state titles, it’s been a busy week for area shredders

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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rom the groms to the pros, it’s been a big week of surfing for our local watermen and women. Taking it from the top, San Clemente’s Griffin Colapinto just bagged his first WSL Championship Tour victory of his career.

Taking out fellow San Clemente resident Filipe Toledo at the MEO Pro Portugal held in Peniche, Portugal, Colapinto was in prime form all event long.

In the quarterfinals, he squared off against longtime friend Kolohe Andino and notched a perfect 10-point ride in the process, courtesy of a huge, full-rotational backside air. In the semis, he defeated two-time world champ John John Florence before eventually besting Toledo in the final.

After a lackluster start to his 2022 campaign in Hawaii, in which he finished 17th at both Pipeline and Sunset Beach, Colapinto’s win rockets him 20 places up the leaderboard. He now sits seventh in the world rankings. He finished 2021 ranked sixth. At the end of the season, the top five surfers will qualify for the Rip Curl WSL Finals at Lower Trestles, where they’ll compete for the 2022 world title.

Back in the Pacific, local surfers have a lot of reasons to celebrate after the National Scholastic Surfing Association’s state championships. Former Grom of the Week Ethan Mudge kept his winning ways going at the 2022 College State Championships.

Representing Saddleback College, Mudge earned the win in the longboard division.

San Clemente High’s Triton Surf Team celebrates its 18th NSSA Interscholastic California State Title. Photo: Courtesy of NSSA

He has now won interscholastic titles at every level, including middle school, high school and college.

Meanwhile, the powerhouse that is the San Clemente High School surf team kept its tradition of excellence going at a wild NSSA State Championship down in Seaside Reef. Thanks to some seriously crazy spring winds over the weekend, it was more a test of endurance and fortitude than a surf contest.

Led by Bryse Celaya and Audrey Denos, who both won their respective divisions, the Triton squad came away with its 18th state title.

And, don’t worry, the future of the Triton surf program is bright, as the Junior

Varsity team also won the state title. It is its seventh in a row and 10th overall.

Then there’s the ever-dominant Shorecliffs Middle School, which for the first time in 15 years had to settle for second place, as the Oak Crest Middle School surf team from Encinitas came away with the first state title in the school’s history.

Nevertheless, Shorecliffs’ Chase Niemann went the distance to win the Middle School state title.

Finally, we’d like to say welcome home to surf artist and all around inspirational human Drew Brophy. After a long, hard fight with COVID-19, Brophy has finally been released from medical care and will continue his recovery from the

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epresenting the Shorecliffs Middle School surf team, 14-yearold hammer Chase Niemann just won the NSSA Middle School State title in some seriously challenging conditions.

With the spring winds howling at Seaside Reef, he battled through round after round, heat after heat, to take top honors and keep his school in the hunt for the overall state title.

Niemann has been putting in the work, and it’s paying off. At a USA Surfing event at Salt Creek in December, he

comfort of his own home.

Proof positive that we live in a very special, tight-knit community, some of Brophy’s friends rallied to upgrade the family’s home to make it more livable as Drew continues to heal.

Contractor Rick Anderson spearheaded the effort. He was joined by Jerry and Sandy Pressnell of DC Plumbing, Alex Hayes of Dewey’s TV & Home Appliances, Garry Wileman of A Better Glass Co., Damian Maximbiano and Max Berajas and their teams at Lowe’s in San Clemente, as well as Bob Baker from Home Depot in Mission Viejo. They’re still looking for some help with some cabinetry work.

From topping podiums to returning home after a well-fought battle in the hospital, none of it comes easy, but as surfers, the ocean has taught us all what it means to persevere.

“Everyone gets caught inside when surfing,” the great Gerry Lopez once said.

“You have two options: give up or paddle outside. Life is the same. Keep paddling.”

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

SURF FORECAST finished third in the Under 16 division.

A powerful, stylish regular-footer, he’s a technical surfer with a strong rail game.

A huge part of the success of the San Clemente Board Riders this year, Niemann is a critical member of the next generation of Lowers rippers who are quickly climbing in the ranks. A threat anytime he puts on the jersey, he is currently supported by Hurley, Channel Islands Surfboards, FCS, Raen Sunglasses and Sunbum.

Niemann is well-positioned to take advantage of all the opportunities before him, and judging by his recent results, good things are already happening. The sky’s the limit. SC

Water Temperature: 57-59 Degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: 10-12 Thursday: Northwest swell rolling in with thigh to waist high waves, (2-3’). Light+ to moderate SE winds much of the morning, turn light/ variable mid day, then rise to moderate+ NW flow over the afternoon.

Outlook: Mix of Northwest swell and some new South swell maintain thigh to waist high surf, (2-3’) on Friday and Saturday, then the swell mix rises into the thigh-stomach-chest high range, (2-3-4’) by Sunday. Light, variable morning winds are followed by moderate afternoon onshores Friday and Saturday. Light+ to moderate south winds Sunday morning, shift to a southwest sea breeze in the afternoon.

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

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