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A New Brew Los Molinos Beer Brings New Element to Storied District E Y E O N S C / PAG E 3

The Los Molinos Business District has a new business, a brewery hoping to maintain the area’s historic character. Photo: Courtesy of Roman Krecu

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Los Molinos Beer Brings New Element to Storied District

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

Nestled within the quaint but bustling Los Molinos Business District, a new brewery of the street’s namesake welcomed hundreds of customers in its first week of business.

Shawn Haven, a fourth-generation San Clemente resident, along with partner and friend Roman Krecu, opened Los Molinos Beer Company to a warm reception from the community last week.

On Saturday, April 16, they saw more than 500 people enter the building, which has been in Haven’s family since 1965.

“It went well,” Haven said of the new business’ opening. “(We saw) a pretty steady flow all day from when we opened to when we closed.”

After previous stints housing businesses concerned with countertops, cabinets, and motorcycles over the years, the building now stands as a brewery that was five years in the making.

Haven, a contractor, and Krecu, a builder, joined forces to make Haven’s dream a reality in the neighborhood where he spent a lot of time during his childhood. The owners wanted to make sure the building, in the oldest business district in town, retained its charm and

character while revitalizing it at the same time.

Krecu described the community within the Los Molinos District, also known as the “surf ghetto,” as being tight-knit and eclectic, which factored into their decision-making with the design and renovation.

“As you can see with the aesthetics, we took a lot of (that nature) and made this an open environment for anybody to walk in and enjoy it, whether you’re a long-term San Clemente resident or somebody just in for the weekend,” he explained while sitting down with San Clemente Times this week.

They honored their other careers through placing a coal box outside, complementing Haven’s work in geology, and other aesthetic choices. The industrial, contemporary look features white tile, sandblasted wood ceilings, and plenty of visible concrete and steel.

Easy-to-clean tile and drains all over the floor, especially in the brewing area, make the space utilitarian as well.

Haven and Krecu spoke about receiving support from both the City of San Clemente and people within the brewing industry, the latter of which they described as encouraging and wanting the business partners to succeed.

The camaraderie is also part of what attracted Krecu to diving into the beer world, as Los Molinos Beer Company looks to provide the same experience to

(From left) Roman Krecu partnered with Shawn Haven to make Los Molinos Beer Company a reality. Photo: Courtesy of Roman Krecu

Discussion of Health Care in San Clemente Continues; New Hospital a Non-Starter

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

Whether a hospital would return to San Clemente has been a longstanding question. Earlier this month, however, the two councilmembers who have been tasked with addressing that very query affirmed that such an endeavor was not an option.

“Financially, it’s just not possible at this point,” Mayor Pro Tem Chris Duncan said on April 9, when the city hosted the first of two community roundtables concerning the future of health care in San Clemente.

“I don’t know if I can say that more clearly,” he continued. “The city would have to bear essentially all of the financial outlay—actually, the residents (would), through a bond, and the residents would have to pay for the operation of the hospital.”

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Mayor Gene James, Duncan’s fellow subcommittee member, agreed.

With a low baseline of a $200 million bond to construct the hospital, plus the costs of zoning, securing property, and other hassles, let alone trying to operate in an outdated form of inpatient care, James said the prospects are not viable and felt it “would be a burden for our taxpayers.”

He added that he feared many would not be willing to give up their medical provider, and doctors with whom they have developed close ties, to switch to a new system at a new San Clemente hospital.

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its customers by educating and speaking at length about their products.

“Any place that I go and travel, a brewery is typically the most unique and real place at any of those spots,” Haven said, adding: “It just feels like you have an inside into the community, more so than (other kinds of places).”

There are currently 10 different beers and four seltzers on tap, with the One 5 One West Coast IPA as Krecu’s favorite and the Belgianade Fruited Belgian as Haven’s top choice. As they brew all of their beers in-house, the Fruited Belgian was developed during their pilot system and gave Haven confidence regarding

their future.

“That beer was something that I knew would appeal to a lot of people, and it made me very, very happy to drink it,” he said.

The brewery has already made inroads into the San Clemente community. With more than 1,600 Instagram followers, and word-of-mouth getting many people through the garage doors, the owners certainly believe there is a buzz around town.

Through hosting fundraisers or other events, Los Molinos Beer Company looks to become an active part of the district and the city as a whole.

become a reality.

During the first roundtable, conducted over Zoom, the two city officials were joined by leaders across several health-related industries in Southern California, including Tammi McConnell, division manager of Orange County’s Emergency Medical Service system, and Randy Black, assistant chief of Orange County Fire Authority’s Emergency Medical Services.

Also participating in the roundtable were Rob Capobianco, division chief of OCFA Operations Division 3, which serves San Clemente among other South County cities; Paul Young, senior vice president of Public Policy and Reimbursement at the Hospital Association of Southern California; and Tatyana Popkova, chief strategy officer of UC Irvine Health.

A video presentation from the city was included during the roundtable discussion that chronicled San Clemente’s recent history of health care, including the city’s interactions with MemorialCare, the former operator of the hospital

at 654 Camino de los Mares, and efforts to bring a hospital back.

It told of councilmembers meeting with health care providers and hospital systems that all believed their system couldn’t create a financially viable operational model. It also recalled the request for proposals (RFP) that the city released in January 2020 to seek a contractor to partner with redeveloping the hospital site—an effort that didn’t receive any offers.

The video further discussed the results of the survey that FM3 conducted in December 2021, which indicated that a majority of respondents favored creating a hospital and using taxpayer funds to build it.

Since the city and MemorialCare reached a settlement in June 2019, the hospital subcommittee has mended the previously adversarial relationship and engaged in two-way communication with the provider, according to James and Duncan.

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Serra Siding Rail Project Entering New Phase

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

The public will soon have an opportunity to weigh in on Metrolink’s proposed plan to extend a parallel railroad track along Capistrano Beach, as the agency is anticipated to release its Draft Environmental Impact Report for a 60-day comment period.

Referred to as the Serra Siding Project, the plan proposes to extend 1.2 miles of the siding track that runs parallel to the main track in Dana Point from Victoria Boulevard to Beach Road so trains could pass each other.

The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) expects the project to increase the safety, reliability and efficiency of train service.

OCTA Communications Specialist Eric Carpenter explained that the project aims to address train bottlenecks and delays that occur within the 9.3-mile, single-track segment between Dana Point and San Clemente.

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City to Remove Public Comments Webpage Following Criticism over Publishing Private Information

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

More than a year since the November 2020 censure of Councilmember Laura Ferguson, the city has not yet shed all of the fallout from that fall hearing.

Citizens recently took to council meetings to voice frustration with the city after learning that their written public comments relating to the Nov. 23, 2020 censure had been posted without redacting personal information such as email addresses, phone numbers, and home addresses— raising questions on whether the city violated residents’ rights to privacy.

In a unanimous vote on Tuesday, April 19, the City Council approved the removal of the online portal where the comments are published. The vote also directed city staff to redact any personal information—unless otherwise stated by the authors—before attaching those comments to the meeting minutes of the censure hearing.

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would indirectly benefit from improved air quality and reduced traffic congestion, as Metrolink strives to attract more riders and meet state and regional environmental goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions,” Carpenter wrote in an email. “A siding track will improve operational performance and enable regular services, making it more desirable for people to use the train rather than drive, now and into the future.”

The project also seeks to replace the 94-year-old railroad bridge that crosses Coast Highway, add fencing along Coast Highway and construct retaining walls.

The project’s estimated cost is approximately $50 million based on the preliminary design. Carpenter explained that about 70% of the project cost is related to the replacement of the Coast Highway bridge.

Carpenter said that Metrolink plans to coordinate with the construction contractor to avoid or minimize any disruptions to train service.

Metrolink and OCTA have said they plan to work with nearby businesses in advance of and during construction to minimize the impact of construction noise, dust and traffic. The construction is estimated to take two years.

“As with any construction project, residents near the project and visitors to the area may experience temporary construction impacts,” Carpenter said. “These impacts may include some noise, dust, and additional traffic. These areas are being studied in the Draft Environmental Impact Report, and mitigation measures to lessen those impacts as much as possible will be identified where appropriate.”

Ahead of an April 2021 Dana Point City Council Meeting, local businesses and residents submitted letters in opposition to the project; however, a public hearing wasn’t held until a subsequent council meeting in July of last year.

In a letter to Metrolink and OCTA, retired Chief of the Los Angeles County Lifeguards Mike Frazer wrote about his experience with extreme coastal storms damaging piers and nearby facilities and infrastructure. He said that the project is destined to be damaged by future storms.

“It makes no sense to be spending $50 million adding infrastructure to an area that continues to experience severe erosion, while at the same time, your agencies are contemplating budgets in the billions (of dollars) to relocate coastal tracks several miles south,” Frazer said in the April 2021 letter.

OCTA last year had extended a Notice of Preparation to the end of July to conduct more public outreach in Dana Point.

City Council heard a presentation on the project at its July 20, 2021 meeting.

At the time, Dana Point residents spoke in opposition to the project, citing concerns with coastal erosion at Capistrano Beach, noise and debris impacting visitors, hotels and businesses, as well as construction impacting views.

The Draft Environmental Impact Report will study the potential impacts and concerns raised by residents and business owners, Carpenter said.

“OCTA has heard some of these concerns from residents about construction impacts. It’s important that we do hear from them during this phase of planning,” Carpenter wrote.“Those potential impacts and how they could best be mitigated are being studied as part of the Draft Environmental Impact Report and will be discussed more thoroughly when that report is completed.”

The Draft Environmental Impact Report is scheduled to be available for public review in late May or early June.

The public review period will begin once the report is released to the public and will last for 60 days.

been previously brought up during the April 5 meeting by residents including Amanda Quintanilla, an outspoken member of the community who had first raised the issue to city officials this past January, calling on them to get the information removed.

“At the last City Council meeting, I requested that your assistants take down this information, and nothing was done,” she said during the early-April meeting.

“I’ve sent many emails to all of you and other representatives such as Sen. (Pat) Bates and District Attorney (Todd) Spitzer, so this matter has to be addressed.”

Citing Article One, Section One of the California Constitution—which states, among other things, that all people have the right to privacy—Quintanilla has alleged those residents who submitted comments for the censure had their rights violated when the city published their information.

City Manager Erik Sund disputed such claims, arguing that “there’s been no violation of privacy. …We value privacy, and we maintain that.”

The council discussion and vote follow correspondence that Spitzer’s office sent to residents notifying them that the DA’s office had worked with the city to address their complaints, and further explained that all requested removals of information had been conducted.

A review of the portal where the comments are posted shows that while some of the citizens’ information had

been blacked out, others’ personal info remained. Quintanilla has argued that regardless of whether a person submits a request, all the personal info should have been redacted.

In an interview with San Clemente Times this past week, Quintanilla explained that she first knew about the city’s posting in January while she was preparing for an upcoming council meeting and perusing the city’s website.

She noticed two links that took her to the list of public comments from the November 2020 meeting in which she saw several names she recognized and people’s information.

Seeing that the commenters’ information was not redacted, Quintanilla said she quickly grew worried and contacted the people on the list whom she knew, with several of them telling her they were unaware of the information on the website.

One email in particular that was published online was from Ferguson’s son, a minor. In the email, he defended his mother’s First Amendment right to free speech and argued against her censure.

When the city published the email, it included his personal email address.

Ferguson told SC Times that she demanded the city take down her son’s identifying information and that of others this past January, but a delay in response led to her contacting the district attorney.

“In my 18½ years with the city, there was never a practice to publish public

comments and let alone private identifying information on the government website,” Ferguson said in an email before claiming that the city targeted her son and those who submitted comments in her favor.

The latest argument over citizens’ privacy rights comes years after Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA) had also published contact information of those who submitted comment cards for a June 2017 forum.

Quintanilla pointed out that the TCA removed the flagged information within a week.

“Whereas, the city, I mean, it’s been, what, three months now, and they haven’t done anything,” she said.“Of course, they’re going to address it, but it’s just a matter of clicking and deleting. That’s it, and that could be resolved within seconds.”

Beyond getting the city to redact the information, Quintanilla said, Spitzer’s office should conduct a serious investigation into the matter to determine how and why the issue has progressed the way it has. “(I think) that anybody that opposes or has any concerns with the city, that this could happen to them,” Quintanilla said. “There’s definitely a chilling factor that may affect other communication, a lot of people not wanting to send any emails or make public comments, and that’s not right.”

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The mayor pro tem said the subcommittee has moved on to try to set policy that responds to residents’ needs.

Multiple urgent care facilities have opened since the hospital’s closure in 2016, James said, and another is on the way, to be built at the Outlets at San Clemente with Providence as the provider.

“They’ve already received the grading permit, and they’re moving forward with (what) I believe is a 7,500-squarefoot health care facility, to include urgent care,” the mayor said.

There are no plans for future emergency services, however.

PARAMEDIC OPERATIONS Along with responding to fires, OCFA is the city’s advance life support (ALS) and EMS-contracted provider, which has its challenges in getting services down to the southernmost town in the county, division chief Rob Capobianco noted.

With those difficulties intact, the agency always works to be proactive, and the recent additions of paramedic staff in San Clemente have helped maintain the quality of service as well.

“Our emergency command center up in Irvine is constantly evaluating the coverage, and we’re moving resources down to the city so that we can continue to run those back-to-back calls,” Capobianco said. “I can tell you from my years of watching the calls in San Clemente, it is not unheard of for San Clemente to have two, three, or even four calls going at the same time.”

In addition to OCFA functioning properly, it needs complementary hospital systems that are present and ready to receive patients, Tammi McConnell added. The spacing of specialty centers across the county and hospitals’ investment in staff training ensure they meet the “appropriate standards of care” that McConnell’s team requires.

While patients are taken to both Providence Mission Hospital Laguna Beach and Mission Viejo, the Mission Viejo campus receives the majority of the 3,000 annual transports the county EMS provides. Another 25% go to Laguna Beach, while others are taken to various hospitals around the county.

Despite the impact of the hospital’s closure and the COVID-19 pandemic, Capobianco said response times have remained mostly the same over time because of OCFA’s efforts to maintain proper staffing levels and the addition of paramedic units.

The average time from when calls are entered by dispatchers to when the first vehicle arrives to a scene is 6 minutes, 55 seconds. “(Staffing) does have a financial impact to it, but it also has an impact on our people, which we think is so important,” Capobianco said. “Our force San Clemente Times April 21-27, 2022

SATURDAY, APRIL 23

Challenging Cancer 10-11:30 a.m. The Challenging Cancer group is conducting weekly meetings through Zoom video conferences.

The meetings are open to caregivers, people who have a compromised immune system, and people dealing with cancer. To join, email donnavigil2@gmail.com or linda_crdv@yahoo.com. heritagesc.org.

Community leaders met with health care professionals earlier this month to discuss what health care in San Clemente will look like in the future. A second community roundtable will be held this Saturday, April 23, at the Community Center. Photo: Shawn Raymundo

hiring during COVID was extreme, but that’s the only way we can hold those response times.”

Going forward, there will not be such a significant emphasis on response times, according to McConnell.

It is hard to get out of the mindset that each transport needs to be treated with the utmost urgency as a member of the public and especially as a parent, but that is how the industry is progressing.

“What we find in the actual clinical data (is) there are very few medical emergencies that actually require, you know, a very quick lights-and-sirens response and transport to the hospital,” McConnell said.

Patients are receiving care within half an hour of calling for an ambulance to transport them, which is up to par with paramedic standards, and EMS services don’t want to risk harming others when rushing to arrive to a case.

Popkova added that with technology, in which patients have wearable devices that can be detected, medical data or with the adoption of digital care methods such as telehealth, resources will be better utilized.

Adding to Young’s sentiment, Popkova said hospital systems are trying to determine how to deliver digital care, handing off patients with other facilities, and collaborate with public and private organizations because of the expense of inpatient environments.

Though the Affordable Care Act created the CMS Innovation Center, which came up with new ideas such as the Acute Hospital Care at Home program born out of the pandemic, the federal authorities’ regulation of the industry allows only for spurts of creativity.

Around the time of the ACA’s passage, health care providers believed the answer to any community’s health care needs was building a hospital regardless of its size or number of beds, according to Popkova.

Now, they ask questions concerning how to best deliver care and how modern technology can cater to communities.

Areas across the country require different models of care, as there are fewer beds per capita in the West region than in the South, and even in California, not all of the beds present in hospitals are currently being occupied. This forces entities to be creative in a rapidly changing industry.

“I’d like to think that California is very, very innovative in the sense of trying to figure out (solutions), because we have things like the UC system, right?”

Young added. “We’re looking at trying to develop more outpatient-based care. You look at the fact that health care already consumes almost 20% of our national GDP; I don’t think we want to consume more.”

Beyond San Clemente, there is an increasingly smaller need for general acute care hospitals, and systems are recognizing the need for acute psychiatric hospitals and behavioral health care.

Throughout the industry, more are focusing on what the right kind of health care delivery is necessary, and San Clemente appears to be one of nu-

FUTURE OF HEALTH CARE Referring to James’ opinion about the decline of the inpatient model of care, Young concurred, citing a drop in San Clemente residents utilizing inpatient services from 2016 to 2019.

He added that federal and state entities such as the influential Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services are pushing toward an outpatient environment, as it is cheaper for governments to pay for outpatient surgery at a “third to a quarter of the cost” of inpatient stays.

Hospitals spend the majority of their budgets on salary, basic services and compliance costs in operating a 24/7 facility with an emergency room.

“It’s a tough run,” Young said. “I would say 40% of our hospitals, unfortunately, are in the red (in) any given year. Hospitals are not profitable across the board.”

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TUESDAY, APRIL 26

Public Safety Committee 3-5:30 p.m. The city’s Public Safety Committee will conduct its regularly scheduled meeting via teleconference and can be streamed through the city’s YouTube channel. 949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.

Because I Love You (BILY) 6:30-8:30 p.m. The organization Because I Love You (BILY), which helps parents navigate through whatever parenting challenges they may be facing (e.g., failure to launch, drug abuse, disrespect), will continue conducting its weekly meetings on Tuesdays via Zoom video conference.

For detailed instructions on how to participate, email bilysanclemente@gmail.com.

San Clemente Toastmasters 7-8:40 p.m. The Toastmasters Club invites people to lose their fear of public speaking and have fun at the same time. Join them in person every Tuesday at the Baha’i Center, at 3316 Avenida del Presidente. Visitors welcomed. Call or text Laura Yang at 949.547.6558 with questions. 6463.toastmastersclubs.org.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27

Design Review Subcommittee 4-5 p.m. The city’s Design Review Subcommittee will conduct its regularly scheduled meeting via teleconference and can be streamed through the city’s YouTube channel. 949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.

merous communities trying to find the best path.

The next opportunity for residents to take part in health care discussions will occur on April 23 at 10 a.m. The city will hold an in-person Community Roundtable at the San Clemente Community Center, where the public can speak with local leaders on what steps to take next.

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GUEST OPINION | The Business Buzz by Arrow Santos

The Krikorian Is Dead, and So Is My Childhood

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We get the English word “nostalgia” from the Greek words “nostos” (homecoming) and “algos” (pain). We feel the pain of longing for a place where we are no longer at. A place, a time, a person, that oftentimes no longer exists.

What I would give to pay $35 for an ICEE (mix both flavors), a box of Junior Mints, a box of Milk Duds, popcorn, and THE BUSINESS a free tray on which BUZZ to mix them all toBY ARROW SANTOS gether, to sit in those basic seats, clap along with the intro song with all the enthusiasm as if it was the national anthem at a presidential inauguration, watch any movie at all in the entire world, and then go to Wahoo’s and watch a ’90s-themed action sports reel while eating nachos with my friends.

And for those 2½ hours, everything would be right in the world. Back in the days when things made sense. In a simpler, safer past without a thought of pandemics, world wars, or the latest aggravation posted by your neighbors on social media.

Confession: I was just sitting in the Krikorian last week. But it was like a press conference with a politician. Lifeless.

Lacking personality. No lights on. And definitely no snacks. Although the 60 liters of 5-year-old soda is still hooked up for easy dispensing, so if you’re really thirsty …

No, I didn’t break in. I have the key

hen the everyday becomes the never-again, the overlooked becomes the unforgettable.

The reaction of public shock and mourning after the San Clemente Krikorian theater suddenly closed in November of 2017 wasn’t just about the loss of a common amenity, but about the loss of a location that generated so many shared memories.

Your child’s first movie experience.

Your first date. Your first job. A time together with your friends on a Friday night. The last time watching something with your grandparent.

It’s often not the what, but the who, and not the how, but the why that matters most when the trivial becomes the iconic.

I can neither recall nor estimate how many sporting events I’ve watched on television. I can recall, word for word, the conversations I’ve had with a now-deceased, and intensely missed, loved one during some of those same forgettable games.

You see, it wasn’t about what team won or lost in the background but about with whom I was watching it. It wasn’t about the size of the screen or clarity of pixels or the 7.1 surround sound, but about the reason I was there—to hang out with someone I loved.

These events and places serve as the vehicle of travel on a larger journey, rather than serving as a destination themselves. We didn’t lose a movie theater; we lost a time machine.

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on my desk. We’ve been hired by the owners to find a new tenant. I plead for your help in this.

You’ve already shown your strength in creating a thousands-strong army that defied Amazon. Now, we have a mission, one of building, of inviting, rather than dealing out holy damage to deeds done behind closed doors.

Although there are closed doors here, ones we wish to see opened for entirely different reasons. We need to attract a community-invigorating business to occupy this vacant hall, now occupied only by the memories and nostalgia of a previous life.

Can we mourn the loss while also hoping for a new adventure?

All of that to say: tell us your ideas of what type of businesses should go here!

We’ll send out the marketing materials and attract those companies to move in. Help us build a future we can’t wait to miss.

Check out the online version of this column at sanclementetimes.com to see what it looks like inside the Krikorian today by taking a virtual tour of the entire building. There will also be a link to clap along and shed a tear while watching the Krikorian intro clip.

Arrow Santos is a San Clemente native, professional writer/photographer, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup enthusiast, and follower of Jesus. As marketing director of WynneCRE, he has shown his dedication to helping small businesses with their commercial real estate needs and protecting San Clemente’s small-town interests through active community participation and reporting on business news topics.

Email Arrow at arrow@wynnecre.com or call/text at 949.257.2093. 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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GARDENFEST 2022 DONNA VIDRINE, San Clemente

cational and engaged the community so well from butterflies and native plants to reforestation and green waste recycling.

Many thanks to our local nurseries for their support of our San Clemente Garden Club. We so appreciate the partnership with San Clemente Parks & Recreation.

The city staff once again was so helpful with preparation and take-down. It took a San Clemente Village to make our GardenFest 2022 such a successful event and fun.

Our GardenFest was a huge success!

We brought in over $5,500 for Garden Club programs.

Thank you to our hard-working and talented volunteers who worked tirelessly for both our plant and rummage sale.

The local artists added beauty with their paintings, and the “funky garden container” contest added a lot of entertainment to our day.

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THURSDAY | 21 VIRTUAL SWALLOW LECTURE 11 a.m.-noon. Biological science professor and swallow expert Dr. Charles Brown will give an online lecture about San Juan Capistrano’s famous bird. The talk is part of Mission San Juan Capistrano’s monthlong virtual Earth Day celebration.

949.234.1300. missionsjc.com.

HISTORIC ADOBE LECTURE 1-3 p.m. Ione R. Stiegler, principal architect for IS Architecture, will speak at a San Juan Capistrano Docent Society meeting.

Stiegler is a leading expert in historic adobe and earthen structures and will present her firm’s work in restoring and rehabilitating both the local Blas Aguilar and Montanez Adobes. San Juan Capistrano Community Center, 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano. 949.551.1914.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE COACH HOUSE 8 p.m. Country artist The Boxmasters will perform. Tickets are $25. Doors open at 6 p.m. Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano.

949.496.8930. thecoachhouse.com

FRIDAY | 22 CALIFORNIA WINE FESTIVAL 6:30-9 p.m. The California Wine Festival will return to Dana Point to celebrate its 20th anniversary on April 22-23. The two-day event will feature tastings from vineyards in Napa Valley, Sonoma County, Paso Robles, Santa Barbara, Temecula and more, as well as live entertainment and San Clemente Times April 21-27, 2022

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SATURDAY | 23 18TH ANNUAL EARTH DAY FESTIVAL 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The City of San Clemente and the Watershed Task Force will host this free event, where attendees can receive information about caring for natural resources from various organizations. The day’s festivities begin with a beach cleanup at 8:30 a.m. at the municipal pier, followed by demonstrations, giveaways, and other activities at Parque Del Mar in the Pier Bowl. 622 Avenida Del Mar. 949.361.8322. san-clemente.org.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Be sure to check out the numerous other Earth Day-related events happening around all three of our South OC towns

gourmet food selections. California Wine Festival is restricted to adults 21 and older. californiawinefestival.com/dana-point.

LIVE THEATER AT CAMINO REAL PLAYHOUSE 7:30 p.m. Have some laughs and watch actors perform in downtown San Juan Capistrano. Camino Real Playhouse is staging The Clueless Sheriff, a Western melodrama set in old San Juan Capistrano. The show runs through May 8.

Camino Real Playhouse, 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano. 949.489.8082. caminorealplayhouse.org.

FRIDAY NIGHT AT PADDY’S STATION 8-11 p.m. Grab a pint, order some fish and chips, and spend the night at a downtown Irish pub. Cover band British Invasion will perform. Paddy’s Station, 26701 Verdugo Street, Suite B, San Juan Capistrano.

949.661.3400. paddysstation.com.

LIVE THEATER AT CABRILLO PLAYHOUSE 7:30 p.m. The Cabrillo Playhouse presents

Sylvia, a modern romantic comedy about a marriage and a dog. The show will run on weekends through May 15, and admission is $25. Cabrillo Playhouse, 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente. 949.492.0465. cabrilloplayhouse.org.

EARTH DAY COMEDY SHOW 8 p.m. Have some laughs at Knuckleheads Sports Bar, where several comedians will perform. The show will be hosted by Jessie Greg. Knuckleheads, 1717 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente.

949.492.2410. knuckleheadsmusic.com.

SATURDAY | 23 EARTH DAY STEWARDSHIP DAY 8-11 a.m. Help maintain the natural habitat at The Nature Reserve in Rancho Mission Viejo, in celebration of Earth Day. Volunteers can help remove weeds and clean up the outdoor preserve. Volunteers are encouraged to bring work gloves if they have them.

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Participants must be registered by 4 p.m. on Friday, April 22. The Richard and Donna O’Neill Conservancy, 28811 Ortega Highway, Rancho Mission Viejo.

949.489.9778. thenaturereserve.org.

EVERY DAY IS EARTH DAY 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The ocean begins at your front door. Trash on your doorstep will find its way to street, gutter, sewer, creek, river, then the ocean. Presented

by Great Opportunities Nonprofit and the San Juan Capistrano Youth Advisory Board, this Earth Day event invites the community to assist in the beautification of San Juan. Great Opportunities opens the door for underserved youth to increase their knowledge about their aquatic environment, grow their life skills and experience leadership through teaching swimming, beach programs, environmental awareness, and transportation. Meet at Los Rios Park, 31791 Los Rios Street, San Juan Capistrano.

714.299.0912. info@greatopps.org.

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GETTING OUT

ON STAGE AT THE COACH HOUSE

SHOW DETAILS

DENNIS QUAID

What: Dennis Quaid When: Friday, May 13. Doors open at 6 p.m.; concert starts at 8 p.m.

BY COLLIN BREAUX, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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hen one hears the name Dennis Quaid, what springs to mind are likely the movies in which he appeared. Quaid, of course, is famous for his many roles in films over the years—The Day After Tomorrow, The Parent Trap, and many more.

What you may not know is that he’s also a musician—so much so that he’s heading out on tour, including a stop at The Coach House in San Juan Capistrano. Quaid will play at the South Orange County venue on May 13.

That day is a Friday, but it isn’t likely to be unlucky, considering you’ll get an up-close view of the famous actor spinning down-home country and blues music—and sharing stories about his film and recording career along the way.

During an interview with San Clemente Times, Quaid estimated the upcoming gig will be his 15th or 16th time taking the stage at The Coach House. He called the intimate spot a “great place to play.”

“The audiences are really great,” Quaid said of the local venue. “The staff is fantastic. Everyone’s coming in looking for a good time.”

(Cont. from page 10) BACKCOUNTRY HIKE 9-11 a.m. Join members of the San Onofre Parks Foundation for a hike to celebrate Earth Day. Meet at the trailhead at the end of Avenida La Pata near the San Clemente Dog Park. 301 Avenida La Pata. sanoparks.org.

SEED CONNECTION 9-10 a.m. The Ecology Center is providing this hands-on lab about soil and seeds, so people can learn about gardening, saving seeds, and which food is appropriate to grow in a given season. The event is open to all ages, so you can learn something whether you have a kid just developing a green thumb or you are an adult looking to grow more plants in the backyard.

The event is free. The Ecology Center, 32701 Alipaz Street, San Juan Capistrano.

949.443.4223. theecologycenter.org.

COMMUNITY BEACH CLEANUP 9-11 a.m. In partnership with Stand Up to Trash, the Ocean Institute will host a Beach Cleanup & Lunch and Learn in honor of Earth Day. Bags and grabbers will be provided, but reusable gloves are

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Where: 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano For tickets or more info: thecoachhouse.com. Tickets are $35.

The one and only Dennis Quaid will play music and entertain fans at The Coach House on May 13. Photo: Courtesy of Derrek Kupish

Quaid equates playing a concert to performing in theater, because you can look right into the faces of the people in the audience, which artists feed off in terms of energy.

The San Juan Capistrano concert will

also be a reunion with The Sharks, the band Quaid has played with in the past.

Quaid, like many touring musicians, is looking forward to getting back to live performances—though he admits he didn’t take as much time off during that period

encouraged. Fresh coffee, hot chocolate and donuts will be provided by The Coffee Importers. Participants are encouraged to bring their own reusable cup.

Check-in at Baby Beach or the Ocean Institute. Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. 949.496.2274. oceaninstitute.org.

with a party at Rhythm and Resin, sponsored by the Paskowitz Foundation.

There will be live music, food, drinks, and raffle prizes. The $10 donation at the door will go toward efforts to pick up trash at beaches and parking lots during Earth Month. Rhythm and Resin, 220 Avenida Vaquero, San Clemente. keepersofthesea.org/events/earthday.

EARTH DAY NATIVE PLANTING PROJECT 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Beautify a planter mound with a variety of colorful California native plants to attract pollinators to Doheny by providing a vital habitat and nectar source. Please bring along your own shovel, gardening gloves, and refillable water bottle. Don’t forget to dress for getting dirty. Check-in will be at the picnic tables across from the Doheny park entrance, beneath the green canopies.

Complimentary parking passes are given at the check-in table and are valid until 12:30, upon completion of the projects.

Doheny State Beach, 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. vwiker@parks.ca.gov.

EARTH DAY PARTY 5-7 p.m. Get into the spirit of Earth Day

SUNDAY | 24 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.

MONDAY | 25 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.

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as others, since he previously played in Alaska during the worldwide pandemic.

“It’s been hard on everybody,” Quaid said.

Asked what draws him to rustic oldtime tunes, Quaid attributes that inclination to growing up in Texas. His taste runs from Johnny Cash to The Beatles to The Doors. Some of his favorite songs to cover are from Jerry Lee Lewis, as a nod to when he portrayed the entertainer in the 1989 biographical film Great Balls of Fire!

Quaid’s tour kicks off on May 5 in Utah and includes a stop in San Diego on the night before he takes center stage at The Coach House. His tour wraps up on May 19 in Sebastopol, California.

“I would love for everybody to come out,” Quaid said.“Hopefully, we’ll have some return business at The Coach House.” SC

949.492.2410. knuckleheadsmusic.com.

WEDNESDAY | 27 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.

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. For more information, contact the center at 949.498.3322. Dorothy Visser Senior Center, 117 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente.

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Welcome to Aging Well

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t’s springtime in South Orange County, which means there’s plenty to do, places to see and people to greet.

And just in time for the season, we at Picket Fence Media have put together our biannual Aging Well issue, in which we provide tips to readers on how to continue enjoying life and prospering in our little slice of paradise.

In this year’s spring edition of Aging Well, we highlight some of the benefits that Chair Yoga can offer those faced with mobility limitations who still want to practice mindfulness and meditation.

We also spend some time with the docent tour guides and Gardening Angels for Mission San Juan Capistrano. The group, comprising mostly older individuals who help keep visitors informed and the Mission’s greenery looking lush, explain how volunteering has helped keep their minds active and provided opportunities to socialize.

Also, travel agents give us the lowdown on safe traveling, specifically aboard cruise ships, as the world continues getting back to normal—or as normal as can be—post-pandemic.

And as a treat for you, our loyal readers, a couple of PFM columnists make special appearances.

First, nutritionist Gina Cousineau explains the importance of maintaining a heart-healthy lifestyle while offering a tasty pasta salad recipe.

And then we chat with our senior dating expert, Tom Blake, about his experience finding love after 50.

We hope this edition of Aging Well can help readers learn something new and also help them make the most of living in beautiful, sunny South Orange County.

HOW TO PREVENT A FALL

BY ZACH CAVANAGH

More than one in three people over the age of 65 fall each year, according to the National Institute on Aging, and the risk of falling and fall-related problems increases with each passing year.

Many things can cause a fall, whether it’s dulling of eyesight, hearing or reflexes, or other medical conditions that affect your balance. Whatever may be the cause, there are several steps everyone can take to lower the chances of falling.

• Stay physically active. An exercise program to strengthen muscles, keep joints flexible and improve balance is a key step, and it can slow bone loss.

• Hearing and vision tests. Even the slightest changes to your eyesight and hearing can cause a fall. Get the proper eyewear or a hearing aid to help.

• Find out about medicine side effects. If a certain drug makes you dizzy or sleepy, let your doctor know.

• Proper sleep. Get the right amount of shut-eye to be alert, strong and rested for each day.

• Limiting alcohol. Even drinking a small bit of alcohol can slow your reflexes and affect your balance.

• Stand up slowly. Rising too fast can cause a drop in blood pressure that can make you wobbly.

• Be careful. Watch the surfaces you walk on, and wear the proper supportive footwear. If needed, use a walker or cane for support as well.

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Shut-Eye Solutions WHAT TO DO FOR YOUR BEST NIGHT’S SLEEP

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BY SHAWN RAYMUNDO

etting a good night’s rest can make a huge difference in how we all go about our day.

Health experts have long agreed that adults should strive to get seven to nine hours of sleep a night. However, the older we get, the harder it is, it seems, to get all those necessary Zzzz’s.

And despite typically hitting the hay much earlier than they previously had when they were younger—becoming early-morning risers as a result—many older adults still aren’t getting enough rest.

“There are many reasons why older people may not get enough sleep at night. Feeling sick or being in pain can make it hard to sleep,” explains the National Institute on Aging—an arm of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.

Other reasons commonly found in older adults, the institute adds, include insomnia and sleep apnea, as well as movement disorders such as restless leg syndrome and rapid eye movement. Having Alzheimer’s disease has also been found to disrupt one’s sleep habits.

Whatever the reason may be, those restless nights can often lead to irritability, memory problems or forgetfulness, falls and even depression, the institute further notes.

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following a routine bedtime, every night, even during the weekends; heading to bed at the same time and waking up the next morning at the same time.

Before hitting the sack, though, they also recommend a few ways to wind your body down so it’s primed for sleep.

One suggestion is to take a warm bath, as the drop in body temperature from getting out of the tub could make you tired, while the bath itself is meant to be relaxing. Another suggestion is reading a book or listening to music, instead of watching television or scrolling on your phone.

Keeping your bedroom at a comfortable temperature to your liking could also help, and so could dimming the lights you use during the evening.

Napping throughout the day should also be avoided, both the institute and WebMD explain, as those naps can keep you up during the night. Other activities to avoid shortly before your bedtime include exercising, eating large meals and drinking alcohol.

Consuming less fluids altogether at night may also help you avoid getting up in the middle of your sleep to go to the bathroom.

While you don’t want to exercise within three hours of bedtime, getting exercise during the day will help wear your body out for the evening. And WebMD says that getting some sunlight every day will “let your body know when it’s time to be awake, and when it’s not.” sanclementetimes.com

Eating Your ‘Weigh’ to Health

BY GINA COUSINEAU While February was Heart Health Awareness month, I believe every day should highlight the importance of our cardiac well-being, given that heart disease is the leading cause of death around the world for both men and women.

While there are many diets that claim to promote heart health, most tend to be restrictive and punitive, meaning one can only tolerate them for a short period of time.

As an interventional nutritionist, my experiences as a trained chef, fitness professional, and nutrition expert allow me to help my clients prevent, halt and reverse all lifestyle diseases, starting with a wholesome diet largely comprising mostly plants.

To these nutrient-dense plants, which include whole grains/starches, legumes (beans, lentils, chickpeas and the like), fruits, vegetables, and nuts/seeds, we incorporate lean proteins (both plant and animal options), nonfat/low-fat dairy and nondairy protein-rich calcium foods, along with healthy fats, allowing us to eat a wide and varied diet to promote longevity for all.

When you think of these foods listed

above, you should be able to see all cultures being enveloped here, not just the highly touted Mediterranean diet approach. We can and should be able to incorporate a hearthealthy diet into all ethnic foods and love every morsel we consume.

I believe strongly in the value of this evidence- and science-based nutrition approach, and helping my clients put this information onto their plates is my forte. I spend much of my time developing recipes and teaching clients how to maneuver joyfully and easily around their kitchens.

My hope is to promote the concept of conviviality, by bringing the family back around the kitchen table, sharing beautiful meals and conversation—something we have been missing of late.

One of the first things I encourage my clients to embrace with their lifestyle shift is the “healthy plate” approach, filling half of our plate with veggies, one-fourth of our plate with a lean protein option, and, yes, onefourth plate of a wholesome starch/grain.

If we can simply eat more foods closer to how they were grown (less processing), providing more nutrient-dense calories with a ton of fiber, adding volume to our plates, we will automatically eat less saturated fat, sugar and sodium.

Today, I share with you a lovely plant-based recipe, and suggest you complete the healthy plate by adding a lean protein and a bit of healthy fat to perfect this wholesome meal.

If you are interested in learning more about using “food as medicine” and improving the quality of your life, sign up for our weekly newsletter at mamagslifestyle.com, where you will be notified of our complimentary virtual cooking classes and webinars offered monthly, so that you, too, can live a long, healthy, independent, joyful life.

ROASTED VEGETABLE ORZO PASTA SALAD 6 servings / 255 calories each 4 oz (½ cup) Whole Wheat Orzo, dry 15 oz can Garbanzo Beans, no/low sodium prefer 2 tbsp Olive Oil, divided 10 oz (2 cups) Grape Tomatoes, diced 10 oz (2 cups) Red Onion, diced 10 oz (2 cups) Red/Yellow/Orange Peppers, diced 10 oz (2 cups) Yellow Bell Pepper, diced 10 oz (2 cups) Zucchini, diced 10 oz (2 cups) Cauliflower, small florets 10 oz (2 cups) Eggplant, diced 3 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar (or favorite flavor) 1 clove Garlic, minced Fresh Basil Cook orzo according to package directions; drain and rinse under cold water, transfer to a large bowl.

Drain and rinse garbanzo beans, adding to bowl with orzo. To roast vegetables, toss with one tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper in large bowl. Prepare baking sheets with parchment paper or nonstick foil. Don’t crowd, so consider using more than one pan. Roast at 425 degrees F, stirring every 10-15 minutes, until caramelized and tender, 30-45 minutes. Mix remaining one tbsp olive oil, vinegar, and garlic, seasoning with salt, pepper, and pinch of red pepper flakes, if desired. Toss well with vegetable mix. Adjust seasoning, as needed. Sprinkle with chopped basil.

Recommendations from Mama G Serve your hearty portion of this salad with grilled chicken, salmon, or shrimp, a sprinkling of Parmigiano Reggiano, and pinch of crushed red pepper on top. You can find whole wheat orzo at Sprouts or on Amazon. You can choose to swap out garbanzo beans for an additional 4 oz of dry whole wheat orzo or choose to use 8 oz uncooked wholesome starch/grain, including wild or brown rice, bulgur wheat, sweet potatoes, or any other whole wheat pasta, cooking prior to using in salad. Enjoy!

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Ask Serra Sol Susie Peterson, Executive Director of Serra Sol Memory Care in San Juan Capistrano, answers real questions from families who are considering memory care for their loved ones.

“My mom was recently diagnosed with dementia. She lives at home with my dad, and I pitch in to help as well.

She’s doing ok right now, but I’m starting to think about the future. How will I know when it’s time to move her from her home to a community? Should I start looking now, even though we may be years away from a decision?”

You’re doing the right thing by thinking about the future now – before your mom actually needs it! Making plans before your need becomes urgent is key. That way you aren’t forced to make a quick decision when the time does come.

What will drive a move to a community revolves around two things – health and safety. If your mom starts to exhibit behaviors that are not safe – such as exiting the house and getting lost, attempting to cook but starting fires instead – those types of things will likely mean a move will help keep her safe. If she starts to be confused on time, and isn’t getting good restful sleep, it may also be time to pursue a community. If she needs help bathing, toileting or managing medications and that’s more than what you and your dad can manage, you may then need to consider a move. Speaking of health, remember to consider your dad’s and your own.

Often, focus is primarily on the person with memory loss

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and a caregiver’s health is ignored. A decline in the health of a caregiver may prompt the decision to move as well.

To get started, do your research. Think about what’s important to your family – cost, location, room choices, activity offerings and more. Chances are that someone you know has experience with a memory care community in your area. Ask for recommendations and consult your local Aging Services organization for help. Once you narrow your list to a handful of communities to consider, tour several so you can compare. Put yourself in your mom’s shoes – does it seem like a place where she’ll be happy and thrive?

At the same time, consider how you will pay for care. Most communities are private pay only, but some do take state or federal benefits. Ask if your parents have long term care insurance, savings, or veteran’s benefits. If you find a few communities you’re interested in, you might consider getting on their wait list.

This usually involves placing a deposit (typically refundable).

Best of luck with your search. I know it’s a difficult choice to make.

Do you have a question for the experts at Serra Sol? Visit our website at serrasol.com or call us at 949.485.2022. We’ll be happy to help you!

31451 Avenida Los Cerritos, San Juan Capistrano, CA, 949.485.2022, SerraSol.com, RCFE: 306005946

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The Importance of Gum Health Good oral hygiene is the foundation for the health of your entire body, particularly as one ages. Lack of attention to oral hygiene by failing to brush twice daily and floss at least once a day, may lead to periodontal disease. Genetics, hormonal changes, medications, smoking, immunosuppression, and diabetes are also risk factors that contribute to the development of periodontal disease. 80% of Americans will be afflicted with periodontal disease by age 45, and 4 out of 5 patients with the disease are unaware they have it. Periodontal disease increases with age and 70% of adults 65 years and older have periodontal disease.

What is periodontal disease?

Periodontal disease is characterized by the inflammation of gum tissue, presence of disease-causing bacteria and infection below the gum line. Infection and bacteria in the mouth can cause bone loss, tissue recession and even tooth loss. These infections and bacteria can spread beyond the mouth and lead to disease in other parts of the body.

Treatment may include deep cleanings, LANAP (laser assisted new attachment procedure), bone regenerative therapy or gum grafting to restore and strengthen tissues that have been damaged.

When should you see a Periodontist? · Unexplained bleeding while brushing or consuming food · Bad breath that continues despite thorough cleaning

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· Loose teeth or gum recession. (Oftentimes, bone loss may be associated with both of these conditions) · Related systemic health concerns such as diabetes, heart disease or osteoporosis.

Periodontists are highly trained surgeons with three-plus years of training beyond dental school. They work with your general dentist to improve esthetics and achieve optimum dental health. In addition to the treatment of periodontal disease, periodontists remove non-restorable teeth, replace missing teeth with implants, treat gum recession with grafts and re-contour gums (crown lengthening) to improve the restorations of existing teeth.

Dr. Raymond Wright is the Periodontist at San Clemente Periodontics & Implants. As a highly trained surgeon. Dr. Wright can perform the following Procedures: tooth extractions, crown lengthening, correction of gummy Smiles, gum/bone grafting, LANAP (laser assisted new attachment Procedure), LAPIP to help with failing/ailing implants, sinus lifts, and single tooth to full mouth dental implants. For more information or to schedule an appointment, go to scgums.com or call 949.361.4867 (gums).

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The Importance of a Smile

BY DR. HAMILTON LE A prosthodontist is a dentist who has completed dental school plus at least three additional years of advanced training and education in a prosthodontic graduate program. They specialize in treating and handling dental and facial problems that involve restoring missing teeth and jaw structures.

The term “prostho” means replacement and “dentist” means dealing with teeth. Essentially, prosthodontists are THE recognized experts when anything needs to be replaced in your mouth. This can range from a single tooth, multiple teeth, or all teeth and gums in the mouth. While many other dentists can do some of these treatments, prosthodontists are the specialists dedicated to this type of care.

Prosthodontists have advanced training in restoring and replacing teeth. Prosthodontists are considered the leaders of the dental treatment plan. They regularly lead teams of general dentists, specialists, and other health professionals to develop solutions for your dental needs.

They construct oral prostheses to replace missing teeth and associated oral structures with permanent fixtures, such as implant-supported prostheses, crowns and bridges, or removable fixtures such as dentures and removable partial dentures. These specialists also restore function and aesthetics to traumatic injury victims, and to individuals with diseases or birth defects.

Choose a prosthodontist because of their advanced education and training, efficiency, and expertise with advanced technology. Prosthodontists are extensively trained in state-of-the-art techniques and procedures for treating complex dental conditions and restoring optimum function and esthetics.

Rigorous training and experience give prosthodontists a special understanding of the dynamics of a smile and the preservation of a healthy mouth.

Dr. Hamilton Le is a board certified prosthodontist and is part of the San Clemente Periodontics & Implants team located at the mouth of Talega in San Clemente, He is a native of Southern California who attended UC Berkeley for his undergraduate training.

After earning his Bachelor’s Degree, he moved to Boston where he attended dental school and a prosthodontics residency at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. As the leading prosthodontist in South Orange County, Dr. Le’s commitment to dentistry and patient care is the foundation for his treatment philosophy, providing you the necessary information to understand your dental needs and concerns. For more information, visit scgums.com or call 949.361.4867.

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Chinese Medicine and Craniosacral Therapy—Return to Health Both ancient Eastern Chinese Medicine and modern Western CranioSacral Therapy believe in the inner capacity of the human body to heal itself when it returns to an optimum state of balance. Here, I will attempt to clarify what I found to be the essence of that secret.

Through pain, discomfort and internal diseases, our bodies communicate with us, trying to articulate the message that something is wrong. The inner voice communicates with us through the conscious mind about reasons why we are not well. Becoming aware of this inner voice is a self-discovery that leads to self-healing.

The art of CranioSacral Therapy is in allowing the patient to make his or her own discoveries. The act of touching, the physical contact between a therapist and the patient, allows to establish the communication to facilitate that process. True healing goes deeper than symptoms; it involves getting clarity about your real identity and purpose in life. Effective therapy gives the patient a clear vision of what he or she needs to do.

Energy Flow is an essential element of many Eastern practices and is the basic concept of Chinese Medicine and Craniosacral Therapy. Flow can be present or absent on physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual levels. Craniosacral Therapy is a Western Holistic Modality based on osteopathy, which optimizes the Flow of energy through the body. The name refers to the Craniosacral Rhythm from the head (cranium) to the tailbone (sacrum). The rhythmic movement is generated by pressure changes through the head and spine during the production and absorption of cerebrospinal fluid; its subtle flow indicates the harmony or disharmony of the whole person. A CranioSacral practitioner is skilled to sense the movement or restrictions in the body and restore the proper Flow.

By restoring the balance and normal Flow, a craniosacral therapist assists the patient to facilitate the self-healing process. CranioSacral Therapy became an integral part of my practice. As of today, I have not seen anything more powerful than those two arts combined, allowing me to facilitate the healing process. With gratitude, I feel privileged to practice both.

About Vera Bogomolny, DACM, LAc., CMT, CST-T DrVera Bogomolny.com Vera holds a Doctoral Degree from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine San Diego, she is a California and Nationally Certified Acupuncturist and Techniques Certified Craniosacral Therapist. She lives and practices in Dana Point.

She combines ancient Eastern Medicine with Craniosacral Therapy to help her patients to achieve optimal health. She empowers her patients to create the balance in their lives to acquire health. She believes health is not merely an absence of disease but is the ever-present state of a well-being.

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Cruise Ship Travelers Advised to Seek Best Personal Practices

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BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

ince the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, punctuated by that year’s February outbreak on the Diamond Princess cruise ship, the vessels have been frequent targets of government and scientific scrutiny.

However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have gradually phased out restrictions placed on the industry, starting by lifting the no-sail order in October 2020 and recently moving cruise ship guidance to a conditional status.

Traveling aboard a cruise ship is still considered a health risk, but strict federal regulations on their operations are no longer in place.

It’s an exciting time for those who can’t wait to get back to seeing open waters and visiting all sorts of destinations, as well as for travel agents such as Ann Ronan at San Juan Capistrano Travel, who helps passengers along the way.

As Ronan tells it, the industry was hit hard by the pandemic and subsequent mandates, and cruise ship travel has only started to pick up speed within the past six months or so.

“It was a tough season for all travel, all hospitality,” she said.

Ronan went on her first river cruise since the pandemic began in August 2021, when countries across Europe also began to reopen travel. She calls the current state an exciting time for the cruise industry and the people who love taking voyages.

A significant milestone came in March, when the CDC lifted its advisory that people should not travel on cruise ships. Under CDC’s heavy guidance and protocols, which the Cruise Lines International Association followed along with major liners, vaccines were almost always required to board.

Now, travel agents including Ronan don’t provide blanket advice for all who come through their doors, but they instead have individual conversations and present the information necessary for potential travelers to make the best decision for themselves.

The vaccine requirements still remain, in addition to guidance that each person should take a COVID test before stepping onto a ship.

“Considering you’re going to be in an enclosed space with a lot of people, there’s not too many places we walk in, like the supermarket or a hotel or a convention, that we can say we know everyone’s vaccinated and pre-tested,” Ronan said. “So, you know you have that kind of knowledge.”

A different conversation may be necessary for those with compromised immune systems, as the risk still exists, but she added that the situation on cruise ships today is vastly better than two years ago.

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The benefit of being forced to minimize activity for such a long time and stay indoors is that the industry has seen signs of pent-up demand for travel, along with people being able to save money. People have identified their desire to see the world while they can, according to Ronan, which has also contributed to the returning popularity of cruise ships.

However, there are cases in which individuals remain concerned.

“I had a group of about 16 passengers who I booked last fall to go on an Alaska cruise this May,” Ronan recalled.

“When (the) omicron variant started to peak in December (and) January, I had several of them cancel. That made them nervous; they just weren’t ready, and that was fine. I mean, that was a choice they made. They were just not comfortable.”

Regarding cancellations, the consequences that come with backing off a trip have differed in recent years. In the past, Ronan said, there were no penalties and people got their deposits back if they canceled several months before a trip; within 90 days, people would lose more money the closer to the trip’s start date, if they canceled.

Cruise ship companies were forced to be more lenient and flexible during the height of the pandemic, giving people money back on their credit cards or a cruise credit as an incentive to keep their business with the company.

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Getting Flexible with Chair Yoga

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BY BREEANA GREENBERG hair Yoga is a gentle way for seniors to stretch and still receive many of the benefits of yoga for those with mobility limitations. Chair Yoga modifies and adapts traditional yoga poses so that they can be done from a comfortable seated position.

Practicing seated yoga helps to improve one’s self-awareness through mindfulness.

This meditative practice is a great way to connect one’s movement to their breathing and can work as a way to check in on oneself and ask, “How does my body feel?” and “What areas of my body need more attention, movement, stretching?”

Yoga instructor Jennifer Mussaw teaches a slow flow vinyasa class at YogaSix in Dana Point and teaches Chair Yoga privately.

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BY ZACH CAVANAGH Romance is an ever-evolving facet of life that is never easy for anyone to get a true handle on with the changes that come at us, whether it’s new technology or a new personal chapter.

For nearly 28 years, Tom Blake has seen those changes and documented them as the author of his “On Life and Love After 50” newspaper column, which gives an older “aging well” crowd his perspective on romance, dating and relationships after the mid-century mark. Since 2011, Blake’s columns have appeared in the San Clemente Times, Dana Point Times and The Capistrano Dispatch.

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“Yoga isn’t about holding crazy poses for a long time or being the best in the room,” Mussaw wrote in an email. “It’s about letting yourself enjoy each posture, connecting to your breath, and growing as a human being on and off the mat.”

Chair Yoga offers many of the same benefits of yoga while being accessible to just about everyone.

“Chair Yoga is an adaptive take on the traditional practices that offers full support and protection when moving through poses,” Mussaw said. “Individuals still benefit from moving, stretching, and building muscles by staying seated in a chair or using a chair for balance while standing.”

This form of yoga, she added, does still offer physical and mental benefits through intentional breathing and supported movement.

Managing your stress through Chair Yoga can help improve sleep. Checking in with oneself and bringing more awareness to one’s

notes kept when his then-wife moved out with no notice and during the divorce that followed. Six months later in July 1994, those notes became his first column.

Over the course of those nearly three decades, Blake, now in his 80s, has been able to track the rise of the internet in older dating circles, which brings waves of positives and negatives.

“When dating sites started to happen, most people 50 and older that meet, meet online,” Blake said. “It’s easier to reach out and meet more people, but it’s difficult, because you have scammers and false profiles. You’re dealing with new issues.”

Some of those issues for the older dating crowd are simply a problem of ratios and the actual number of available partners.

“For women, it becomes more difficult,” Blake said. “When we were in our early 50s, the ratio is about 1 to 1. For women in their 70s, it’s now 5 or 6 to 1. I hear more and more questions about how to meet somebody from women than men.”

While those difficulties can turn anyone off from the enterprise of dating altogether,

breathing and body helps to decrease stress and feel more connected to the body.

An easy way to create that connection through seated yoga is to sit comfortably on a sturdy chair with your feet planted firmly on the floor and bring one hand to your belly and the other to your chest.

As you breathe deeply, focus your attention on breath and body, feel your chest and belly move with each deep inhale and exhale. This mindfulness practice is an easy introduction into Chair Yoga and can help decrease stress and improve sleep.

“During yoga, participants are taught to become aware of their thoughts and emotions,” Mussaw said. “This methodical mindfulness can help seniors stay connected to the world around them. Some studies suggest there might be a link between slowing dementia and regularly practicing yoga.”

Getting your body moving through seated yoga can help relieve aches and pains by stretching out stiff joints and muscles. Chair Yoga exercises can also help seniors get more flexible and relieve muscle pain.

By alleviating stress, gentle seated yoga flows can help decrease inflammation and pains caused by muscle and joints wearing down, Mussaw said.

“Stiff joints and muscles are common among the elderly,” Mussaw said. “Yoga is gentle and effectively increases flexibility and range of motion.”

Mussaw explained that yoga can be helpful to improve balance and stability, which many seniors struggle with as they age.

“Yoga helps to strengthen the core muscles that support us for most of our everyday activities,” Mussaw said. “A strong core can also help reduce the risk of falling.”

Mussaw explained that many of the poses in Chair Yoga can help increase mobility as well. Moving through “cat-cow,” in which you roll your head down to your chest and round your spine and then roll your head back and arch your spine, helps practice extension and flexion of the spine. Seated side bends and

spinal twists, using the chair as leverage, can also help alleviate a stiff back.

Another pose that can help increase hip mobility is practicing lifting your legs up off the floor while in a seated position. You can also use yoga straps for an extra stretch, wrapping the strap around your foot to help hold your leg up and really stretch those muscles.

“I see more strengthening and hip mobility, which is the biggest thing, because if you’re locked in your hips, it’s really hard to do that motion,” Mussaw said. “So, strengthening not only your legs, but the muscles inside of your ankles to help you balance can also be weak.

So just working those, even just lifting one leg.”

The chair can also be used as support for standing poses. With the chair working like a safety net, seniors can still practice standing poses while using their chair as support.

“Instead of forward folding, you use the chair in front of you; you’re kind of leaning forward, your hands on the chair, still feeling the nice release in your lower back,” Mussaw said.

“It’s just a safer way to move through poses, especially if you have balance problems.”

Many seniors struggle with getting in and out of chairs. Practicing that movement and hovering over your seat in a squatted position can help strengthen glute and hip muscles, which can help make getting in and out of chairs easier.

“You can also use the chair for challenges, so like hovering over the chair, instead of using an actual chair pose, or you just kind of float in the air and flow over the chair and then just say OK, release; let them sit in a chair,” Mussaw said. “So, you’re still kind of challenging, but there’s just a safety net of having the support.”

Mussaw said she sees the most improvement in mobility with her students who practice Chair Yoga. While YogaSix does not offer a Chair Yoga class, it does offer slow vinyasa flow classes that are popular with seniors.

The studio offers modifications for those struggling in any pose and works to support individual needs.

Blake stresses that a romantic partner in your later years isn’t the be-all, end-all. The most important relationship to find might just be the companionship of others.

“It certainly can alleviate the loneliness that so many older people face,” Blake said of finding a romantic partner. “But I wouldn’t want to send the message that you need to have a mate to be happy in life. So many people have realized they’re not going to find a mate, so they have to make themselves happy with activities and friends. They can make it without somebody, but it’s the loneliness that inspires most people.”

Luckily for Blake, he hasn’t had to go

through his journey alone. Just four years after that first column was published, Blake found a new love. While he was the owner of Tutor & Spunky’s Deli in Dana Point, a woman named Greta came in and ordered a fresh glass of carrot juice. Blake was bold enough to come out from behind the counter and ask her to dinner, and the two have been together ever since.

In that time, Blake discovered his own secrets to “aging well.”

“When I sold my deli in 2015, I sat down and said what is going to be important to me,” Blake said. “The priority for me is keeping fit, getting out.”

Blake said that he loves exercising around Dana Point Harbor, where he paddleboards four to five times a week.

Blake said his second key is keeping his mind active and challenged. Writing the column does that, as well as “these doggone Sudoku puzzles,” which he completes three or four of a day.

Whether it’s in search of a romantic partner or that “aging well” secret, Blake believes keeping yourself motivated and active is the way to success.

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Mission San Juan Capistrano Volunteers Stay Happy, Active

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BY COLLIN BREAUX f you’ve visited Mission San Juan Capistrano, you may have noticed tour guides in distinct red and black outfits teaching people about various aspects of the site’s history or avid horticulturists dutifully working in the gardens to keep the grounds’ trademark greenery looking lush.

These people are volunteers and serve as docent tour guides and Gardening Angels—and are an integral part of Mission operations.

Most of the people who serve in these roles are older, and they are motivated to help out because of their past role as educators. And some just simply want to be involved in their local area.

“I’ve been here at the Mission for about seven years. As far as aging well is concerned, you have to keep active both physically and mentally,” said docent Mary McRoberts. “One of the ways to really keep active and enjoy (life) is to be a docent here at the Mission. It is not only giving back to the community, but the Mission gives back to you in many ways—spiritually, physically and mentally, enjoyment.”

Docent Donna Friess—who is also well-known in San Juan Capistrano as an author, historian, and equestrian—said relaying information to Mission visitors helps keeps her mental acuity sharp.

“Some of the tours are an hour and a half long, and to keep all of our facts straight and all of the names and all of the indigenous people’s names, it requires a mental sharpness,” Friess said. “I think it’s good for us.”

Ed Matthews, another docent, said his doctor told him right before he retired that he still needed to keep his brain active.

“Otherwise, you’re losing your mind literally. This, actually, it’s a continuous learning opportunity,” Matthews said. “Every week, I’m learning something different, because I’m going around to talk to another docent or even the people.”

Whenever Matthews gets a question and doesn’t know the answer, he sees it as an opportunity to research the issue.

“Going to a place like the Mission, it’s the opportunity to go to a very peaceful environment.

It’s not very hectic. It’s not Disneyland, where you’re pushing and shoving and everything else,” Matthews said. “You can just wander around and sit and relax.”

Docent Martin Paine said the Mission remains a welcoming place to all, particularly due to his docent peers.

“There’s a lot of good feelings as you come onto this property,” Paine said. “Even a slow saunter through the Mission is one of those empowering experiences. Nothing is more impactful to me, at least, than seeing a little fourth-grader pull out their wallet, take a couple of dollars, and go to that poor box and put that up.”

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Docent tour guides and Gardening Angel volunteers help keep visitors informed and greenery looking lush at Mission San Juan Capistrano. (From left) Jan Sorensen, Maria Leinenweber, Donna Friess, Mary McRoberts, and Martin Paine.

Photo: Courtesy of Mission San Juan Capistrano Executive Director Mechelle Lawrence Adams

Docent Maria Leinenweber—who was born and raised in Los Angeles County, and was a volunteer for more than 10 years at the Autry Museum of the American West in Griffith Park— chose Mission San Juan Capistrano out of all the other missions in California because of the serene and spiritual feeling on-site.

“When I knew I was going to move down here, my goal was to find something similar that I could fulfill,” Leinenweber said. “I’m a Catholic, so the religious feeling that I get every time I walk into the chapel … it was life-altering for me that I could find something down here that was similar to what I was doing up there but moved me in a different path.”

Mission San Juan Capistrano is special because of the grounds, how it gives the feel of what an old-time mission was really like, and because of the tours given and level of research done by docents, Leinenweber said. Docents tailor their tours to their audiences, whether they’re children or adults.

Docents go through intensive training, Friess said. That training can last three or four months, and requires prospective volunteers to shadow a current docent for several different tours. They then have to “pass the watch,” which Friess likens to giving a doctoral dissertation.

“Then we would be on our own. There’s certain points in the Mission we have to cover,” Friess said. “I personally start with the Acjachemen people and long ago, and I personally put my guests in a time machine. We go way back before the Spaniards come, and then, eventually, the Spaniards arrive—and then I go into the industrial era.”

McRoberts also makes sure to emphasize the Acjachemen people during her tours, since they have been “ignored” in much of California history.

Matthews likes to discuss the industrial era, a

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time when living conditions changed for people.

“The Spanish came and introduced (native people) to how to make metals. (Those talks are about) getting (visitors) to understand how that changed and how they have other tools and methods for doing things,” Matthews said. “One of the things, too, is getting them to understand before the Spanish came, there was no cow here. There were no horses here.”

Paine likes to emphasize to visitors that the arrival of Europeans in California is akin to a flying saucer landing in the middle of the intersection nowadays.

“When the Spanish arrived here, (the native people) had been a hunter-gatherer society for thousands of years. Everything was right at their fingertips,” Paine said. “For the first time, they see a cow. They see the horse. They see a European soldier with a leather jacket and the spears and lancers and the chief that came. For the first time, they see a wheel. They see a cart carrying in all this heavy equipment.”

Docents also work at corporate events hosted at the Mission—during which they may have to even define what a mission is for outside guests.

As for the Gardening Angels, volunteer Jan Sorensen—who studied landscape design in school—said they’re a group that loves to work outdoors.

“The visitors just adore the gardens. The Gardening Angels love to be able to provide this,” Sorensen said. “We’re a very special group.

We’re very devoted to each other, and we’re a close-knit group. We all love the Mission, and we all love the gardens.”

Volunteers also socialize and are friendly with each other, which creates a camaraderie.

“We’re the grandparent age here, and we were at the center of the family’s universe,” Friess said.

“You can’t help but be moved toward the periphery. This is a way to stay engaged in life.”

“Even now, you can cancel closer to the cruise sailing and not have penalties,” said Ronan. “That hasn’t really changed yet, and it will maybe if things straighten out more, but right now, they’re still giving more flexibility than they had in the past.”

When working with clients, she stays constantly informed on the COVID status of the countries they want to go to, and advises anyone else who is thinking of traveling to keep a watchful eye out for any impactful news.

People who want to travel can often have too many life responsibilities to do the proper research to make their vacations the best they can possibly be. Travel agents, who are familiar with the wide variety of cruise liners and which are best suited for a family or luxury trip, can be a valuable asset to help make decisions quickly.

“Once you’ve decided on the itinerary and the type of cruise line that fits your personality and your budget, you and your travel advisor can work together to just keep up on what the latest COVID guidelines are,” Ronan said. “The cruise lines have been terrific about sending customers updates constantly about what the requirements are.”

The CDC still has a page dedicated to guidelines designed to keep cruise ship passengers safe.

Passengers are advised to check their cruise ship’s color and vaccination status classification and get a COVID-19 viral test within three days of leaving and returning from trips. Before boarding, the CDC recommends people purchase travel insurance and check if their cruise line requires proof of vaccination.

Do not travel if sick, if you have recently tested positive for COVID-19, or if you have been in close contact with someone sick with COVID-19 and have been advised to quarantine.

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GUEST OPINION | Wellness & Prevention by Amy Neville

Adolescents and the Dangers of Illicit Fentanyl

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n the past several years, fentanyl has infiltrated the illicit drug market. For most of us who don’t use drugs recreationally, this seems like a benign fact. For parents with adolescents, the danger may seem like a distant mirage to ignore, but it’s a topic all parents must discuss with their children.

For the better part of a century, we witnessed a drug war that took its toll on the most vulnerable. Drug abuse occasionally ruined lives or very occasionally took lives. The stigma against drugs ignores the truth that a majority of Americans have tried drugs and a small but significant proportion regularly use and may become addicted.

With that in mind, many of us have been complacent in our view of illicit drugs. That complacency is also what killed my son, Alexander.

As 40-something parents, we thought we knew everything about the current drug landscape. Cannabis is stronger; pain killers and others are still around.

We knew that, and we spoke with Alex about the dangers and worked hard to be there for him daily.

Alex was 14 and was just starting summer vacation after that rocky COVID-19 semester in 2020. He was supposed to go with me to an appointment one morning. When he didn’t come down from his room, I went to get him and instead found my baby motionless on the floor.

My husband ran upstairs and began CPR until EMTs arrived—to no avail.

That was the first time we heard about illicit fentanyl.

After the deputy sheriff left with little more than condolences, my sister and a narcotics task force showed up to take inventory. We finally learned about the new drug landscape. There’s an analogy called the “chocolate chip cookie” to explain what happened.

Illicit fentanyl is mixed into nearly every illegal substance. Most cocaine and heroin, and some street marijuana, are laced with fentanyl. All pills outside of a pharmacy are guaranteed to have illicit fentanyl instead of whatever they’re pressed to look like.

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pills of oxycodone, if prescribed. Fentanyl requires 1,000 times less to achieve the same feeling: 30-50 micrograms. At 2 milligrams, fentanyl can be lethal.

For drug cartels and legitimate pharmaceutical companies, the allure of fentanyl is inescapable.

Traditional opioids WELLNESS & have natural origins PREVENTION in the poppy plants.

BY AMY NEVILLE Production involves major risks and costs. Fentanyl, made in a lab, has very little risk, very little cost.

That’s where the chocolate cookie comes in. Again, it only takes a miniscule amount of fentanyl to achieve the same effects, so it’s important to mix thoroughly. FDA-approved medical use manufacturers have precision equipment to accomplish this task.

Black market entrepreneurs use wooden spoons like they’re making cookies.

And just like when you mix a bag of chocolate chips into the batter, you cannot depend upon each cookie getting an even amount of chips.

Imagine the one in two adolescents who experiment with drugs. How do they know which drugs are safe? They don’t, and they can’t.

Of the 105,000 known U.S. drug-related deaths in 2021, the majority were attributed to illicit fentanyl. In the U.S., drug-related death is the greatest threat to the 18-49 age demographic—greater than heart disease, cancer, automobiles, and guns. Adolescents are currently the fastest growing demographic to be impacted by drug-overdose deaths.

Orange County has seen a rise in drug-related deaths from 2016 to 2021 of 1,600%—making fentanyl the single biggest killer of youth 17 years old and under.

The best solution is to educate and help move drug use out of its stigma so we can help. Many local high schools are offering education for parents and students, and ongoing conversations at home can save lives.

If you are concerned about someone’s substance use or you would like help with how to start a conversation, please contact the Wellness & Prevention Cen-

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION:

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Ava has a wonderful disposition, likes meeting new people, and is happiest when she’s by your side. Mild-mannered and oh, so lovable, this scruffy girl would make a spectacular family pet.

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GUEST OPINION | Life’s a Beach by

Shelley Murphy

’Tis the Season!

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elax, the calendar is correct; it’s not yet time to deck the halls with boughs of holly, but it is time to celebrate spring’s seasonal tradition and adorn the graduates with caps and gowns.

Next month kicks off graduation season, first with nationwide collegiate ceremonies; then, after Memorial Day, high school graduations commence.

I’ve attended gobs of graduations and watched both my boys cross distinguished stages, don mortarboards, and turn colorful tassels.

And in two weeks, I’m proud to do it once again when my younger son receives his Juris Doctor degree.

I’m looking forward to the pageantry of pomp and circumstance, but am also not quite sure what to expect at his ceremony.

I know this commencement won’t be like my boys’ graduations from San Clemente High School.

I’m not arriving hours in advance to find parking; I’m not waiting in a long line for gates to open; and I’m not sprinting toward bleachers in search of shaded seating nearest the football LIFE’S A BEACH field.

BY SHELLEY MURPHY That said, I do hope it’ll be as memorable as watching triumphant seniors cheer, wave, and strut around the track sporting sunglasses and smiles.

I’m certain the ceremony won’t resemble my sons’ graduations from the same college.

On each occasion, we squished among thousands of people packed into the university’s basketball arena where I sat, listening to a roll call of names and anticipating my sons’ arrivals.

I finally saw my sons among the crowds as their names were called and ended up watching each receive his diploma on the giant Jumbotron suspended above center court.

My younger son’s three years of law school zoomed by faster than I could’ve anticipated.

His first fall semester, he attended class on campus, and then like so many others, the pandemic pressed pause on his plans. My son is one of the countless students caught in the COVID boomer-

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ang.

After spending 16 months attending classes remotely, my son moved home to finish his final year.

His return gave me a firsthand glimpse into law school and the brainy books brimming with mind-numbing and drawn-out verbosity.

As a 3L (I picked-up the lingo, too), my son satisfied most curriculum requirements, but still needed three course units. So, he rolled up his sleeves and signed up for a class requiring he analyze movies—important, lawyer-type movies.

Unlike the textbooks, this curriculum was right up my alley, and I often crashed his fun film class. I found justifiable cause (more lingo!) to spend afternoons with my son enjoying classics such as My Cousin Vinny. Alas, I’ll miss my law school days.

I’ll miss a lot when my son, once again, moves out of his childhood home.

I’ll miss sharing Wordle scores over morning coffee, seeing his car in the driveway as I turn onto our street, and playing spirited trivia games despite his winning every time.

My son’s move home for his last year of law school is one perk from the pandemic.

A sea change has swept our lives since he last resided at home as a high school student—we’ve both grown up.

Unlike his senior year, I haven’t spent our time together counting down all the “lasts” and pining for the past. Instead, I’ve focused on savoring and living in the moment.

This summer, after he’s moved, I won’t battle his bedroom door—opening and closing it, struggling against the heartbreaking void.

Instead, I’ll look inside and recall our idyllic afternoons spent crunching popcorn and watching movies—er, I mean, attending law school.

After graduation, my son travels hundreds of miles away to find his footing and navigate a new city, career, and circumstance.

I’m excited to watch my son step into his well-earned future.

This graduation season, I’m celebrating both a bittersweet ending and a joyous beginning.

In two weeks when my son graduates, I know what to expect: lumbering crowds, verbose speeches, and more than a few tears.

For more than 20 years, Shelley Murphy and her husband have lived in San Clemente, where she raised her two sons.

She’s a freelance writer and has been a contributor to the San Clemente Times since 2006. SC

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PUBLIC NOTICES TO ADVERTISE: 949.388.7700, EXT. 111 • LEGALS@PICKETFENCEMEDIA.COM PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, RELATIVE TO THE FOLLOWING: Weed Abatement Program 2022 Public Hearing to consider all objections or protests, if any, to the proposed abatement of weeds, rubbish, refuse and dirt upon streets, sidewalks, parkways and private property within the City of San Clemente. Further information may be obtained by contacting the Code Compliance Division at (949) 366-4705.

If you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the Public Hearing.

To allow staff adequate time to confirm software compatibility, individuals wishing to utilize electronic visual aids to supplement their oral presentations at the meeting, must submit the electronic files to the City Clerk by no later than 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Only compatible electronic formats will be permitted to be used on City audio/visual computer equipment. Staff makes no guarantee that such material will be compatible, but will use its best efforts to accommodate the request.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that said Public Hearing will be held at the meeting of the City Council on May 3, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. in the in the Community Center Auditorium, 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente, California. All interested persons are invited to attend said hearing, or to submit written communication, to express their opinion for or against the program.

Laura Campagnolo Legislative Administrator PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE OF CITY PROPERTIES EAST OF I-5 April 12, 2022 Proposals must be submitted electronically through the City of San Clemente’s electronic procurement and bidding system (PlanetBids) at: https://www. san-clemente.org/vendorbids.

All proposers must first register as a vendor on this website to participate in this Request For Proposal (RFP) or to be added to a prospective bidders list.

Proposals must be received prior to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 12, 2022. All proposals received after that time will be considered non-responsive and will be deemed disqualified. Only electronic proposals submitted through PlanetBids will be accepted.

The primary scope of the project is for the contractor to provide landscape maintenance at designated sites including City parks and City-owned landscaped areas in the City of San Clemente, CA. Additional and more detailed information is provided in the RFP, Specifications and contract documents posted in the City’s PlanetBids website, which should be carefully reviewed by all proposers before submitting a Bid Proposal.

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In light of the current situation there will be no pre-proposal meeting held for this project. Any questions regarding the project must be submitted via PlanetBids, prior to 8:00 a.m. on Monday, May 9, 2022.

Dated April 12, 2022

tered into without proof of the contractor’s and subcontractors’ current registration with the DIR to perform public work. If awarded a contract, the Bidder and its subcontractors, of any tier, shall maintain active registration with the DIR for the duration of the Project.

5.3. City Business License. Prior to the Notice to Proceed for this contract, the Contractor shall possess a valid City of San Clemente business license.

City of San Clemente Public Works Department 910 Calle Negocio San Clemente, CA 92673 PUBLIC NOTICE SECTION 00100 Notice Inviting Bids CITYWIDE CATCH BASINS REHABILITATION Project No. 21001 1. Notice. Public notice is hereby given that the City of San Clemente (“City”) will receive sealed bids for the following project: CITYWIDE CATCH BASINS REHABILITATION, PROJECT NO. 21001 2. Bid Opening Date. Electronic bids must be submitted prior to 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 12, 2022, on the City’s PlanetBids System Vendor Portal, at which time or thereafter bids will be opened and made available online. Bids received after this time will be considered non-responsive. Prospective bidders must first register as a vendor and then bid on this project via the City’s PlanetBids System Vendor Portal website at www.san-clemente.org/ vendorbids.

3. Project Scope of Work. The project includes, without limitation, furnishing all necessary labor, materials, methods and processes, tools, implements and machinery which are necessary to satisfactorily complete the Project, as more specifically described in the Contract Documents. This Work will be performed in strict conformance with the Contract Documents and applicable regulations.

The quantity of Work to be performed and materials to be furnished are approximations only, being given as a basis for the comparison of Bids. Actual quantities of Work to be performed may vary at the discretion of the City Engineer.

The work generally consists of removal and replacement of storm drain catch basin decks, local depressions, catch basin face plate assembly and protection bars, frame and grating, removal and replacement of curb and gutter, sidewalks, and adjustment of buried storm drain manhole frame and covers.

4. Contract Time: The work must be completed within [60] working days from the date specified in the written Notice to Proceed.

5. License and Registration Requirements.

5.1. State License. Pursuant to California Public Contract Code Section 3300, the City has determined that the Contractor shall possess a valid California contractor’s license for the following classification(s): “A” license in good standing. Failure to possess the specified license(s) at the time of bid opening shall render the bid as non-responsive and shall act as a bar to award the contract to that non-responsive bidder.

Department of Industrial Relations Regis5.2. tration. Pursuant to California Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, all contractors and subcontractors that wish to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, or enter into a contract to perform public work must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”).

No bid will be accepted nor any contract en-

6. Contract Documents. Bid documents, including instructions to bidders, bidder proposal form, and specifications (not including other documents incorporated by reference) may be downloaded, at no cost, from the City’s PlanetBids System Vendor Portal website at www.san-clemente.org/vendorbids. Bidders must first register as a vendor on the City of San Clemente PlanetBids system to view and download the Contract Documents, to be added to the prospective bidders list, and to receive addendum notifications when issued.

7. Bid Proposal and Security.

7.1. Bid Proposal Form. No bid will be received unless it is made on a proposal form furnished by the City. Bidders must complete line items information (PlanetBids Line Items Tab), and attach a scanned copy of the paper Bid Form (SECTION 00400), Bid Bond (SECTION 004100), Non-Collusion Declaration (SECTION 00420), Contractor Information and Experience Form (SECTION 00430), List of Subcontractors Form (SECTION 00440), Iran Contracting Act Certification (SECTION 00450), Public Works Contractor Registration Certification (SECTION 00460) completed and uploaded in the PlanetBids “Attachments” Tab. No bid will be received unless it is made on a proposal form furnished by the City.

7.2. Bid Security. Each bid proposal must be accompanied by security in the form of cash, certified check, cashier’s check, or bid bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total bid amount. Personal checks or company checks are not acceptable forms of bid security. All certified and cashier’s checks must be drawn on a responsible bank doing business in the United States and shall be made payable to THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE. Bid bonds must be issued by a surety company licensed to do business in the State of California and must be made payable to THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE. Bids not accompanied by the required bid security will be rejected. For electronic submittal of bids, the original bid security must be received at the City of San Clemente Public Works office, 910 Calle Negocio, Suite 100, San Clemente, CA 92673 within 24 hours of the bid opening date and time (excluding weekends and holidays). The bid security must be submitted in a sealed envelope bearing the name and address of the bidder, and the outside of the envelope must read as follows: OFFICIAL BID SECURITY - DO NOT OPEN CITYWIDE CATCH BASINS REHABILITATION Project No. 21001 Bid Opening Date: 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 12, 2022 The bid security shall serve as a guarantee that the bidder will enter into a contract. Such guarantee shall be forfeited should the bidder to whom the contract is awarded fail to enter into the contract within 15 calendar days after written notification that the contract has been awarded to the successful bidder.

8. Prevailing Wage Requirements.

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8.1. General. This project is subject to the prevailing wage requirements applicable to the locality in which the work is to be performed for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to perform the work, including employer payments for health and welfare, pension, vacation, apprenticeship and similar purposes.

8.2. Rates. Prevailing rates are available online at www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR and also available at the City of San Clemente Public Works Department Office at 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, CA 92673. Each Contractor and Subcontractor must pay no less than the specified rates to all workers employed to work on the project.

The schedule of per diem wages is based upon a working day of eight hours. The rate for holiday and overtime work must be at least time and one-half.

8.3. Compliance Monitoring. Pursuant to California Labor Code Section 1771.4, all bidders are hereby notified that this project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the California Department of Industrial Relations. In bidding on this project, it shall be the Bidder’s sole responsibility to evaluate and include the cost of complying with all labor compliance requirements under this contract and applicable law in its bid.

9. Retention. Pursuant to the contract for this project, five percent (5%) of each progress payment will be retained as security for completion of the balance of the work.

Substitution of appropriate securities in lieu of retention amounts from progress payments is permitted pursuant to California Public Contract Code Section 22300. Refer to the contract for further clarification.

10. Performance and Payment Bonds. The successful bidder, simultaneously with execution of the contract, will be required to provide Faithful Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bonds, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount. Bonds are to be secured from a surety that meets all of the State of California bonding requirements, as defined in Code of Civil Procedure Section 995.120, and is admitted by the State of California.

11. Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held for this bid solicitation at the following site on April 25, at 9:00AM. Camino Faro (between Camino Ancla and Calle Balandra) 12. Brand Names and Substitution of “Or Equal” Materials. Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 3400(b), if the City has made any findings designating certain materials, products, things, or services by specific brand or trade name, such findings and the materials, products, things, or services and their specific brand or trade names will be set forth in the Special Conditions.

13. Instructions to Bidders. Additional and more detailed information is provided in the Instructions to Bidders, which should be carefully reviewed by all bidders before submitting a Bid Proposal.

14. Questions. All questions related to this bid solicitation must be submitted in writing via email to Belgin Cuhadaroglu at cuhadaroglub@san-clemente.org no later than May 2, 2022, at 2:00 p.m.

THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS, TO AWARD ALL OR ANY INDIVIDUAL PART/ ITEM OF THE BID, AND TO WAIVE ANY IN

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City of San Clemente Public Works Department 910 Calle Negocio San Clemente, CA 92673 END OF NOTICE INVITING BIDS PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20226631875 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ADIUVO MARKETING 114 AVENIDA SIERRA SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672 Full Name of Registrant(s): KEELIN ALANNA COX-TELFORD 114 AVENIDA SIERRA 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/KEELIN COX-TELFORD This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 04/07/2022.

Published in: San Clemente Times, April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 30-2022-01252607 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Vanessa Jean Chen filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name A. Vanessa Jean Chen Proposed Name A. Adelina Jacqueline Zhang 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 a. Date: 06/01/2022 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept: D100 Other: Remote Hearing b. The address of the court is Center Justice Center, 700 Civic Center Dr West, 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

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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 April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 2022 Date: April 01, 2022, Judge Layne H. Melzer, Judge of the Superior Court PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20226630860 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JJ’S DETAIL AND CAR WASH 1A. Refile 20206576548 28215 LA GALLINA LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92677-9267 Full Name of Registrant(s): JEFFREY VALENTINO 28215 LA GALLINA LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92677 JAVIER SOTELO 28215 LA GALLINA LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92677 This business is conducted by a Married Couple.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 04/01/2020 /s/JEFFREY VALENTINO/ JEFFREY VALENTINO, GENERAL PARTNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 03/25/2022.

Published in: San Clemente Times Apr 14, 21, 28, May 5, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20226629322 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MAGNA MARKETING 12 VIA BALCON SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673 Full Name of Registrant(s): MIGUEL MORALES 12 VIA BALCON SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673 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/MIGUEL MORALES This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 03/08/2022.

Published in: San Clemente Times, Apr 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF ENTRY OF JUDGMENT ON SISTER-STATE JUDGMENT CASE NUMBER 30-2021-01220892-CU-EN-CJC PLAINTIFF: NFS Leasing, Inc.

DEFENDANT: David Matthew Frear, et al 1.TO JUDGMENT DEBTOR: David Matthew Frear, Frear Consulting, Inc 2.YOU ARE NOTIFIED a. Upon application of the judgement creditor, a judgement against you has been entered in this court as follows: (1) Judgement creditor: NFS Leasing, Inc. (2) Amount of judgement entered in this court: $882,767.45 b. This judgment was entered based upon a sister-state judgment previously entered against you as follows: (1) Sister-state: Massachusetts (2) Sister-state court: Essex County Superior Court – Salem J Michael Ruane Judicial Center, 56 Federal Street, Salem, MA 01970 (3) Judgment entered in sister-state on: 07/08/2021 (4) Title of the case and case number: NFS Leasing, Inc. VS David Matthew Frear, et al Case No. 2177CV00125 3.

A sister-state judgment has been entered against you in a California court. Unless you file a motion to vacate the judgment in this court within 30 DAYS after service of this notice, this judgment will be final.

This court may order that a writ of execution or other enforcement may issue. Your wages, money and property could be taken without further warning from the court.

If enforcement procedures have already been issued, the property levied on will not be distributed until 20 days after you are served with this notice.

CASE NUMBER: 30-2021-01220892-CU-EN-CJC Judge Lon F. Hurwitz The name and address of the court is: Superior Court of California, County of Orange 700 Civic Center Drive West Santa Ana, CA 92701 The name, address and telephone number of plaintiff ’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: WRIGHT LAW GROUP, PLLC Christopher Beyer #213264 4470 W Sunset Blvd, Ste 90003 Los Angeles, CA 90027 DATE: 09/15/2021 David H. Yamasaki, Clerk of the Court, by Katie Trent, Deputy Clerk Published: San Clemente Times April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 30-2022-01250997 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Chris Z Guirgius filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name A. Chris Z Guirgius Proposed Name A. Christine Guirgius 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

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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: 05/19/2022 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept: D100.

Other: Remote Hearing. The address of the court is 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701-4046. 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 Date: 03/22/2022 JUDGE LAYNE H. MELZER, Judge of the Superior Court Published: San Clemente Times, March 31, April 7, 14, 21, 2022

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EMAIL legals@picketfencemedia.com CALL 949.388.7700, ext. 111 PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20226629370 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ELEVAGE WINE COACHING 13 CALLE LOYOLA SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673 Full Name of Registrant(s): NOELLE HARMAN 13 CALLE LOYLOA SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673 This business is conducted by a General Partnership.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/04/2021 NOELLE HARMAN/s/NOELLE HARMAN, NOELLE HARMAN, GENERAL PARTNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 03/08/2022.

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PUBLIC NOTICES TO ADVERTISE: 949.388.7700, EXT. 111 • LEGALS@PICKETFENCEMEDIA.COM PUBLIC NOTICE Order to Show Cause For Change of Name Case No. 30-2022-01252331 To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Amirreza Khalighi filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME A. Amirreza Khalighi PROPOSED NAME A. Amir Khalighi 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 a. Date: 05/31/2022 Time: 08:30 a.m. Dept.: D100 The address of the court is: “REMOTE HEARING”, Central Justice Center, 700 Civic Center Drive, Santa Ana, CA 92701.

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Court’s website at www.occourts.org; click on the “COVID-19” button; click on the “Civil” button; click on the “Remote Hearing Instructions” button.

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 Date: March 30, 2022 JUDGE LAYNE H. MELZER, Judge of the Superior Court Published: San Clemente Times, April 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 30-2022-01250988 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Stephen Daniel Forbes filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name A. Stephen Daniel Forbes Proposed Name A. Steven Daniel Forbes

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: 05/19/2022 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept: D100.

Other: Remote Hearing. The address of the court is 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701-4046. 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 Date: 03/22/2022 JUDGE LAYNE H. MELZER, Judge of the Superior Court Published: San Clemente Times, March 31, April 7, 14, 21, 2022

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GARAGE SALE - SATURDAY, APRIL 23 8:00 a.m - 12:00. 65 Camino Lienzo San Clemente, 92673. Selling Hardware Scales. David Winter Villages Household & decorator items.

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most all-time nationally. McKnight’s Monarchs have won a national title in 2014, 11 state championships, 16 Southern California regional championships, 23 CIF-SS championships and 39 Trinity League championships, with 29 consecutive league titles.

Brandi Cumin Baksic is one of the most well-rounded inductees to the Wall of Fame. Cumin Baksic has been representing San Clemente in athletic competitions for nearly her entire life. She began swimming with the San Clemente Aquatic Team at 8 years old and eventually swam as a Triton at SCHS. Cumin Baksic played club volleyball at 13 years old and earned a full-ride scholarship out of SCHS to Florida State University.

She went on to become a firefighter 25 years ago and works in Torrance.

At age 30 while still looking for an outlet for her competitive energies, Cumin Baksic turned to running, biking and swimming and took part in Sprint Olympic Competitive Triathlons. She placed sixth in the world in the 2007 Olympic Distance Triathlon for Team USA. Cumin Baksic continued on this path to a ninthplace finish in the 2009 World Championship Hawaiian Ironman. She has gone on into stand-up paddleboarding and canoeing, where she has become a threetime international SUP champion and a four-time U.S. outrigger canoe champion with Dana Point Outrigger Canoe Club.

Anyone who was involved in San Clemente youth athletics in the '60s and '70s will know John Springman, who will be inducted posthumously. Springman was responsible for the building of Vista Bahia Little League Stadium and the building of the high school’s baseball dugouts. Springman initiated and coached Pop Warner football in San Clemente. He also coached Little League and Babe Ruth League baseball. Springman also funded, started and coached American Legion baseball. Springman is credited with inspiring several athletes in San Clemente, including Wall of Fame inductees McKnight and Sue Enquist, the winningest college softball coach ever and an inaugural inductee to the wall.

The Friends of San Clemente Foundation is a local charity that provides financial scholarships for children to participate in local recreational and parks programs. For more information on the Foundation or to preregister for the 11th annual Friends of San Clemente Golf Tournament on June 24, visit friendsofsanclemente.org or email office@cybercafe.com. SC

mente had won the South Coast League 13 times and never finished lower than second. The Tritons ensured that streak continued on Tuesday.

The opening set was a match unto itself, as Tesoro looked as if it would grab the early advantage with runs of 7-2 and 5-1. Tesoro’s lead at 15-8 forced a San Clemente timeout, but the Tritons charged back with a 9-2 run, which tied the match at 17. The opening set went on to be tied 13 times total, as San Clemente fought off five set points by Tesoro.

Tesoro fought off three set points by San Clemente, before Luke Shanafelt nailed the winning kill at 32-30.

Tesoro came back strong in the second set, and while the teams were close early, with eight ties to 9-9, Tesoro took hold and won the set, 25-21, to tie the match.

The third set saw San Clemente grab an early advantage, but the teams would

be tied seven times through the middle points of the set. Tesoro negated two set points by San Clemente and grabbed the lead in the match on its second set point for the 27-25 win.

With victory in its sights, Tesoro got sloppy in the fourth set. San Clemente dominated with a 12-2 run and won the fourth set going away, 25-14, to force the decisive fifth set.

The Tritons grabbed control of the tiebreaker with a couple of early aces for a three-point lead, 6-3, and held Tesoro at bay. The Titans negated two San Clemente match points, but the Tritons proved stronger to hold on to the set, 15-13, and take the match.

Tesoro entered the week ranked No. 13 in the CIF-SS Division 1 and 2 combined poll, with San Clemente at No. 16.

A maximum of 12 teams can be selected to the Division 1 playoffs, which begin on April 28. SC

McKnight, Cumin Baksic, Springman Tabbed for SC Sports Wall of Fame

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fter a two-year hiatus, the San Clemente Sports Wall of Fame will welcome its 25th, 26th and 27th inductees next month.

Mater Dei boys basketball coach Gary McKnight, all-around athlete Brandi Cumin Baksic and youth sports pioneer John Springman were selected as the latest honorees for the San Clemente Wall of Fame. The eighth annual—and first since 2019—induction ceremony will take place on May 14 at the San Clemente Aquatics Center in Vista Hermosa Sports Park. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. and is free to the public.

The honorees are selected each year by the Friends of San Clemente Foundation in coordination with the San Clemente Sports Wall of Fame Committee. The wall currently consists of 24 world and national champions, Olympians, professional or exceptional athletes, coaches, mentors and inspiring

The San Clemente Sports Wall of Fame will welcome its 25th, 26th and 27th inductees on May 14 at the San Clemente Aquatics Center in Vista Hermosa Sports Park during the first ceremony since 2019. Photo: Zach Cavanagh

contributors to recreational programs that were either born, went to school or achieved their distinctions while living in San Clemente.

Before becoming the winningest high school basketball coach in California state history, Gary McKnight was a San Clemente Triton. McKnight’s family moved to San Clemente, where he began school as a freshman at San Clemente High School and graduated in 1971.

McKnight played basketball and baseball for the Tritons.

McKnight began coaching at Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana in 1983, and since then, he and the Monarchs have soared to unreachable heights. McKnight has an overall record of 1,214-127 as head coach of Mater Dei, which is the most wins in California history and the fourth-

Gold Standard SCHS boys volleyball grabs control of South Coast League title race in five-set thriller with Tesoro

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n a night when the San Clemente boys volleyball program honored former coach Ken Goldstone, the Tritons outlasted Tesoro in a five-set thriller to maintain the Goldstone gold standard.

San Clemente stormed back to take the final two sets and beat Tesoro, 32-30, 21-25, 25-27, 25-14, 15-13, vaulting into first place in the South Coast League on Tuesday, April 19, at San

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Clemente High School.

San Clemente (16-10, 6-1) can win the South Coast League outright with a win at Trabuco Hills on Thursday, April 21.

Tesoro (14-7, 6-2) was in the driver’s seat after a five-set win at home over San Clemente, but the Titans dropped a stunner to Aliso Niguel last week to open the door for the Tritons.

In the previous 22 seasons under Goldstone before the longtime coach’s retirement prior to this season, San Cle-

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Leave Nothing but Footprints in the Sand How much does sustainability factor into your surf life?

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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t was Chief Seattle, leader of the Pacific Northwest’s Suquamish and Duwamish people, who is credited with saying, “Take only memories; leave nothing but footprints.”

He purportedly said the words, which have since become an environmental war cry, during a speech delivered in 1854. Others, including iconic open-space advocate John Muir, have also been credited with the quote. Either way, as surfers, the message is abundantly clear.

But how often do you stop to think about the environmental impact of your surfing and what can be done to make it a more sustainable pursuit? Who doesn’t love a new gleaming, white board? Or that first session in a fresh wetsuit? It’s a dream.

But our actions and purchasing decisions do make a difference, and there are things we can all do to help the ocean out a little.

The Ecoboard Project by the nonprofit group Sustainable Surf is a fantastic

Dana Point’s Pat O’Connell gets an introduction to new sustainable surfboard packaging materials from A New Earth Project founder Wes Carter. Photo: Courtesy of Peter King

example of innovation and pushing for positive change in surfboard construction materials and techniques.

“A standard polyester board weighing 5.75 pounds produces an additional 10 pounds of waste material nearly double the weight of the board. A 5.5 (pound) Ecoboard generates 5.9 pounds of waste material, which is still more material than the finished board itself,” reads a report on sustainablesurf.org. “This wasted resin and foam is a large factor in the total carbon footprint—40% for a ‘poly’ board and 22% for an Ecoboard.”

And when it comes to surfboards, make them last a little longer by fixing dings and keeping them watertight.

Maybe you don’t quite “need” that new board just yet.

If you are looking for a different feeling, swing by a shop such as Used Surf

in San Clemente and see what they have on the rack. They’ve got an incredible selection of second-hand boards, fins and other surf gear.

In the wetsuit department, companies including Matuse and Patagonia are pushing the industry away from the use of petroleum-based neoprene in exchange for less environmentally damaging materials.

Matuse has led the way in neoprene created from limestone, while Patagonia uses a material called Yulex. Both companies have also focused their design efforts to make their suits last longer. If you can get two or three seasons out of a suit, that’s going to save you a lot of money and a lot of space in the landfill.

Last week, I had the good fortune of attending the launch of A New Earth Project, which is focusing on packaging

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GROM OF THE WEEK

EDEN WALLA

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B Eden Walla, pictured on the far left in a white jersey, is this week’s featured grom. Photo: Courtesy of NSSA

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materials used to ship surfboards and other surf gear. Via environmental supply chain solutions, its goal is to be part of the solution to remove plastics from the world’s oceans.

Industry heavy hitters such as Pat O’Connell, president of Florence Marine X, and Vipe Desai, executive director of the Surf Industry Members Association, were in attendance.

Across the board, the reaction to the new sustainable packaging products was overwhelmingly positive. After seeing the cardboard systems they’ve developed for surfboards, it was immediately apparent that this is the way forward.

“We’ve been able to test and refine a lot of different materials and technologies, and not only is what we devised recyclable and sustainable, but it’s more convenient for everyone from the surfboard companies to the consumers. The waste can go right into your curbside bin, and it’s fully recyclable,” explained Wes Carter, president of Atlantic Packaging and founder of A New Earth Project.

This week, the U.S. Board Riders National Championships are coming to Lower Trestles and will be presented by A New Earth Project and Quiksilver. Stepping into the future, it’s a new era in surf contests, as well as a new era in bringing sustainability to surfing.

The forecast looks as if there are some fun waves on tap for Friday and Saturday; see you down at the beach.

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

ig ups to all the local groms who cruised up PCH for the NSSA Southwest event in Huntington Beach over Easter weekend, and a special congratulations to San Clemente’s Eden Walla, who just won her first-ever NSSA event.

Taking out the Open Super Girls division, she made the most of the windy, spring conditions and came out on top.

Walla was joined on the podium by fellow San Clemente ripper Mia McLeish, who finished in the runner-up spot.

A supremely talented, hard-charging free-surfer who’s all about chasing empty waves and wide-open spaces with her family, Eden has been on a bit of a competitive tear as of late.

Prior to her breakout NSSA win, she made her presence known at the most recent WSA event, where she took first in the Under 14 and Under 16 divisions.

Eden and her brother, Zion, are also distinguished members of the San Clemente Board Riders and have contributed mightily to the club’s success both through their performances in the water and their stoke on the beach.

With Eden supported by incredible brands including Salty Crew, Electric Sunglasses, Surf Electric Bikes, Famous Surf Wax and Lost Surfboards, the sky truly is the limit for her. SC

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Water Temperature: 59-61 Degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: 10-12 Thursday: Easing mix of Northwest swell and South/ southwest swell shows strongest in the morning, with waist to chest high surf, (3-4’). Winds are light/variable for the morning, then a moderate sea breeze develops during the afternoon.

Outlook: Building West/northwest swell joins in on Friday, setting up chest to head high waves, (4-5’), as it peaks in the afternoon.

Unfortunately, moderate to gusty west winds will make for mainly poor surfing conditions much of Friday. Surf levels off in the waist to chest high range, (3-4’) for Saturday and Sunday. Winds are more favorable for the weekend, with light/ variable flow in the mornings, followed by light+ to moderate afternoon onshores.

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