APRIL 22-28, 2021 | VOLUME 16, ISSUE 16
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Cycling Cross Country for Charity Local Athlete Begins 2,899-Mile Bike Ride to Support Challenged Athletes E Y E O N S C / PAG E 4
Paul Webb embarks on a 2,899-mile, cross-country bike ride, starting from the San Clemente Pier, to support the Challenged Athletes Foundation. Photo: Shawn Raymundo
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Summertime Trolley Program to Start May 14
SCHS Football Upsets Mission Viejo
Study Uncovers Pandemic’s Effects on Beaches
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What’s Up With... TOP NEWS SAN CLEMENTE SHOULD KNOW THIS WEEK
Plans for Snack Shack Renovations Overshadowed by Uncertain Future BY ZARA FLORES, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
In 1983, a storm hit the Southern California area, warping the iconic San Clemente Pier and taking with it the shop at the end of the 1,296-foot structure. Almost 40 years later, the Pier Bait & Tackle shop that took its place—also known as the snack shack—is facing a much-needed renovation and a possible change in management. Rebecca Genszler, a San Clemente resident of more than 10 years, began working at the shack in 2017 under the management of Scott Shipley. When he moved away in 2019, Genszler took over as concessionaire, inheriting the lease and contract with the city. “My dream was always to have a bed and breakfast, but in California, it’s very expensive to own a business,” said Genszler, who had previously worked at a corporate job and would visit Shipley at the stand on the weekends. “All of a sudden, (Shipley) goes, ‘I want to move to Texas; do you want to take this over?’” she recalled of one of those visits. “I quit my corporate job, worked with him probably about a year and a half, and he started teaching me all the ins and outs of what he knew.” While Genszler currently runs the shop at the pier, a city council vote in the coming weeks could prompt a shakeup in management at the city’s four concession stands: the pier snack shack, as well as shops at T-Street, North Beach and the Richard T. Steed Memorial Park. At the pier location, councilmembers will consider whether to renegotiate the terms of the current contract with Genszler, put out a new request for proposals
(RFP) from prospective operators, or hand the reins over to the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Department. The news that the council was going to take the matter up for consideration came as a surprise to Genszler, who the city acknowledged has expressed interest in continuing to run the shop. “I knew nothing of this going on … it was a shock,” Genszler said about receiving the city’s staff report. “If they think it’s easy to run that out there, it’s not.” Under the current terms of the contract agreement, Genszler currently pays a base rent of $300 per month, or 6% of the gross sales from the stand, whichever is higher, the city explained in its report. The city’s recommendation to the council is to initiate the RFP process, soliciting bids from potential operators interested in running the stand, while also raising the price of rent and increasing the operating hours. On Monday, April 19, Samantha Wylie, the city’s recreation manager, referred San Clemente Times’ request for comment to interim City Manager Erik Sund. As of press time, Sund’s office had not responded to the request. In November 2020, the city outsourced an operational review of the four cityowned businesses to Profitable Food Facilities Worldwide in order to create a plan to optimize customer service and revenue. The PFFW’s review of the snack shack reported that “the current operators have a good relationship with the city and have been happy with their operation,” giving Genszler a shred of hope, as she said that she’s witnessed the commercialization of small businesses.
The Pier Bait & Tackle Shop, currently managed by Rebecca Genszler (pictured here), is next in line to undergo renovations funded with money that the PierPride Foundation is hoping to raise in the coming weeks. Photo: Zara Flores
CUSD Investigation Clears Teacher of ‘Unlawful Activities’ During Pro-Trump March BY SHAWN RAYMUNDO, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
Kristine Hostetter was allowed to resume teaching her fourth-grade class last month, after an investigation into whether she had any involvement in the Capitol riot on Jan. 6 found no evidence San Clemente Times April 22-28, 2021
of her engaging in “unlawful activities,” according to Vista Del Mar Elementary School in San Clemente. In a March 13 letter to parents, school principal Troy Hunt said Hostetter would Page 3
The council was slated to consider the concession contracts during its April 20 meeting; however, the city’s consultant, who was going to present on the item, was unable to make the meeting because of a traffic delay. Sund asked the council to table the discussion until May 4. Genszler said that she believes it will affect the tight-knit community and the relationships that have been built with the community over the past few years. There are several challenges the shack faces, she explained, such as attaining vendors, providing all the equipment needed to run the shack, the upkeep and, of course, the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the ongoing pandemic, the snack shack is now open only on weekends, whereas previously, it was open five days a week and six during the peak summer months. Talks of a change in management at the tackle shop come as the local nonprofit group PierPride Foundation looks to renovate the facility. Genszler said she hopes the project will provide a better atmosphere for her employees, the customers and the wildlife. The nonprofit has been dedicated to the maintenance, restoration and protection of the iconic San Clemente Pier,
working with the city to fill the gaps and supplement costs needed for repairs. To help pay for the foundation’s efforts in renovating the shack, PierPride members will host a virtual auction from May 19 through May 25 in the hopes of reaching their $75,000 fundraising goal. The foundation and Genszler created a list of updates and renovations they hope to see, such as added tables and seating areas, the addition of more trash and recycle bins, public art installations and more. The foundation hopes to reach its fundraising goal by the end of the auction so that renovations can begin in the fall after the summer boom. Hopefully, PierPride President Eileen Kawas said, the project will be completed in 2022, clarifying that “it’s up to the city as to when they can handle” the renovations. Pre-registration for the auction opens on May 5, and citizens will have a sneak peek at the items up for grabs, which include a stay at The Ritz-Carlton in Dana Point, a private plane for two to Catalina Island or Big Bear, and pier jumps—a highly sought-after experience. “We’re looking forward to a lot of community participation,” said Kawas, who is looking forward to the renovations that future generations will be able to enjoy.
be returning to the classroom to teach on March 15, concluding the administrative leave on which she was placed while the personnel investigation occurred. “During my many visits to the classroom during her absence, children have shared with me how much they miss her and want to see her return,” Hunt wrote in the letter. “Upon return, her focus will continue to be to provide a safe, positive and professional learning environment
for your children.” For those in the educator’s corner, the investigation confirmed what many have long maintained—that she participated in the rally but did not take part in the storming of the Capitol while Congress was certifying President Joe Biden’s Electoral College victory. Hostetter came under fire from students and parents at the start of the (Cont. on page 7) sanclementetimes.com
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Local Athlete Biking Cross Country for Charity
athletes would love to compete, and that’s what this ride is for.” Derek Herrera, a captain in the U.S. Marines, sustained a spinal cord injury in 2012 while serving in Afghanistan. He became involved with CAF shortly thereafter as part of his recovery and has since used his time to volunteer as a representative for the organization. “When I came back, I was adapting to the way that the injury that I sustained had left me, so I had different limitations and new things that I had to learn to adapt to,” said Herrera, who joined Webb for the first few miles of the trip on Tuesday. “After being athletic in my previous line of work, playing sports and everything growing up, I had to learn new ways of doing that, and it wasn’t necessarily easy or straightforward,” he continued. “And psychologically and emotionally, it wasn’t something that I was excited about pursuing.” Over time, Herrera added, other volunteers and members of CAF helped him find new opportunities to stay athletic, including participating in various marathons with the use of a handcycle. To help him on his trip, Webb said, he’s received support from dozens of sponsors that have contributed equipment and other supplies, including his Surly Bike that’s designed for distance, as well as his small trailer and saddlebags that’ll allow him to carry about 120 pounds of gear. Additionally, Ocean Honda of San Juan Capistrano donated a Honda Odyssey to the cause, so a group of Webb’s friends, as a support team, can travel across the country as well, restocking his supplies or changing out tires every few days. As for resting, Webb said he’ll be camping out on the side of the road every night, as he follows the Race Across America Route—a path for “ultracyclists,” crossing a dozen states that starts in Oceanside and ends in Annapolis, Maryland. “I’m going to just veer a little bit further north at the last 100 miles to go to New Jersey,” Webb said. While out on the road, Webb will post to his social media accounts periodically, as well as update the “Where’s Webb?” portion of the website for the book, allowing supporters to keep track of his journey. Over the summer, there will be three ways to support Webb and the Challenged Athletes Foundation—by donating money for CAF; contributing funds to pay for his support crew’s gas and food; or by sending messages of moral and emotional support to Webb. Links to donate to the cause and CAF can be found at thenumberonebestsellingbook.com. Additionally, all proceeds from the book’s sales, according to Webb, will go toward the foundation.
BY SHAWN RAYMUNDO, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
When Paul Webb got the invitation to attend his 50-year high school reunion in Neptune, New Jersey at the end of the summer, he didn’t think about impressing his former classmates by pulling up to the milestone event in some luxury automobile wearing a three-piece suit. Instead, the 67-year-old Talega resident pictured himself bicycling across the country just to get there. But more than that, he wanted to use the opportunity of traveling 2,899 miles by bike to raise money for a worthy cause. “I thought if I’m going to do a ride across the United States, I’m going to do it for charity and to inspire other people,” said Webb. A sales trainer and author of a book entitled The Number One Best Selling Book, Webb departed for his 3½-month journey on Tuesday, April 20, starting from the beach at San Clemente Pier, where he dipped the back tire of his bike in the water. He intends to dip the front tire in the Atlantic Ocean when he arrives in Neptune on Aug. 6. As a former lifeguard and professional athlete with experience in downhill ski racing and long-distance swimming, Webb wants to see all the money he raises—from both book sales and the bike ride—go toward the Challenged Athletes Foundation, a nonprofit that supports individuals with limitations who are pursuing athletic activities. “The Challenged Athletes Foundation has been saving people’s lives, and I want to be associated with that,” Webb said. “I thought I’d tie my bicycle ride across the country, 2,899 miles, and use them as my
After dipping the back tire of his bicycle in the water by the San Clemente Pier on Tuesday, April 20, Paul Webb gets set to embark on a 2,899-mile bike ride across the country with the goal of raising money to support the Challenged Athletes Foundation. Photo: Shawn Raymundo
charity for donations, a penny a mile.” As of Tuesday, Webb had raised $1,594, about 5% of his overall goal of $28,990. With a 2,899-mile trip ahead of him, Webb will need to average roughly 27 miles a day in order to reach the East Coast in about 100 days from now. However, Webb said, he’ll likely travel about 40 miles per day, matching what he sometimes rides just for sport. “For the past two years, I have been riding from Talega to Dana Point and back, and that’s 20 miles. Sometimes, I’ll do it twice a day; I’ll just do that as my workout,” Webb said. The challenge in bicycling across the U.S. won’t necessarily be physical, he said. Rather, he’ll need to overcome mental roadblocks. For Webb, those mental challenges are something CAF’s athletes face, which is why organizations such a CAF are critical. “That’s what I really admire in the Challenged Athletes Foundation, is they help with the mental and the physical,” he said. “My whole life has been centered around athletes; I’ve always competed … I know that people who are challenged
Before embarking on a 2,899-mile, cross-country bike ride to support charity, Paul Webb receives a sendoff from friends and supporters of the cause at the San Clemente Pier on Tuesday, April 20. Photo: Shawn Raymundo
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COMMUNITY MEETINGS
THURSDAY, APRIL 22
ZONING ADMINISTRATION 3-4:30 p.m. The city’s Zoning Administration will conduct its regularly scheduled meeting via teleconference and can be streamed through the city’s YouTube channel. 949.361.8200. san-clemente.org. SATURDAY, APRIL 24
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. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN 10 a.m. The San Clemente-Capistrano Bay branch of AAUW will meet via Zoom. This month’s presenter is Jerri Rosen, founder and CEO of Working Wardrobes, an organization dedicated to helping people overcome challenges to achieve the dignity of work. There is no cost for the meeting, and prospective members are invited to attend. Email aauw.sccb@cox.net for more information. TUESDAY, APRIL 27
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE 3-6 p.m. The city’s Public Safety Committee will conduct a special 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. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28
DESIGN REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE 4-5:30 p.m. The San Clemente 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.
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Trolley to Roll Through Town Beginning May 14 BY SHAWN RAYMUNDO , SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
Trolley operations will return to San Clemente for weekend service beginning on May 14—two weeks earlier than what the city had initially planned. The city council on Tuesday, April 20, voted unanimously in favor of accelerating the start date for the summertime trolley program, which never got running last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting service earlier, councilmembers believe, will provide support for local business, particularly shops and restaurants in the downtown corridor that are continuing to recover from the economic pinch of the pandemic. “I think with COVID, we’ve been locked up; I think the community would welcome this with open arms,” Councilmember Steven Knoblock said. “I think the downtown businesses would benefit from it; I think it would be a wonderful amenity for our citizens.” The council had initially met on April 6 to vote on restarting the program on May 28, during Memorial Day weekend, which would have coincided with the
resumption of trolley service in Dana Point. The two cities share a transfer connection in Capistrano Beach on Camino de Estrella. After hearing from the local business community, Mayor Pro Tem Gene James instead proposed that the city get the service launched two weeks ahead of schedule, asking city staff to come back to the council with a report on such a plan.
The cost to operate the trolleys for those two additional weekends will cost $18,500, Deputy Public Works Director Ziad Mazboudi explained to the council on Tuesday night. Those funds, he said, are already budgeted and, therefore, wouldn’t require an additional appropriation. According to the city, 90% of the costs to run the program is funded through grants from the Orange County Trans-
(Cont. from page 3) semester when social media videos and photos surfaced of her attending the pro-Trump march in Washington, D.C. with her husband, Alan Hostetter, a nationally recognized conservative activist. The demonstration, which attracted thousands of the former President’s supporters, turned violent when rioters stormed the Capitol building, resulting in five deaths including Capitol Police officers. The social media posts in question had originated from the Instagram account of the American Phoenix Project—the far-right group Alan formed that has organized anti-lockdown protests and mask-burning rallies, as well as helped fund a rally in front of the Supreme Court on the eve of the pro-Trump march. In the posts, Kristine is seen marching alongside Alan and participating in the rallies, but none shows her during the insurrection. In another, since-deleted video from the account, Alan appears to be recording the mob from the terrace of the Capitol building. The Capistrano Unified School District placed Kristine on administrative leave after the student-led group CUSD
Against Racism pointed to that video and called for an investigation to determine whether she had participated in the insurrection. According to Hunt, the district hired an independent, third-party investigator to look into the matter. The investigation found no “evidence that Mrs. Hostetter participated in unlawful activities during her visit to Washington, D.C. on January 5-6, 2021.” While Kristine has faced backlash from many in the community since attending the march on the Capitol, she’s also received considerable support from other residents who have come to her defense, arguing that she merely marched peacefully. “What Mrs. Hostetter believes in has nothing to do with what an amazing teacher she is,” the group Parents for Teachers’ Rights said in an online petition to support Kristine. “She has freedom of speech. If the district starts disciplinary action based on people’s beliefs/politics, what’s next?” The group collected about 2,960 signatures for its petition on Change.org. CUSD Against Racism, which formed last summer amid the wave of mass protests advocating for racial equality
and police reform, had also created a petition, asking the local community to join its call for the investigation. According to the petition’s page on The Action Network, more than 6,420 signatures were collected. On Monday, April 19, the group said it respected the results of the investigation, saying they were glad to hear that no criminal activity was uncovered. “We support free speech and the teacher’s right to protest,” the group said. “We respect the results of the investigation. Our petition merely called for the investigation to see whether any criminal activity occurred.” The student group, however, remains concerned with the parameters of the investigation, questioning whether the investigator looked into Kristine’s ties to the American Phoenix Project, of which she is reportedly listed as its chief financial officer. “The problem is, we’re unsure if the investigation that the district did actually looked into the ideologies and whether those beliefs can translate into the classroom,” the group said. According to Hunt, Kristine had asked that he include the brief details of the investigation’s conclusion in the letter.
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The city council voted unanimously this week to start the summertime trolley service, with capacity and health precautions, on May 14. Through June 25, the trolleys will only operate on weekends. Photo: File
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portation Authority, which plans for operations to occur from Memorial Day weekend through the end of September. Mazboudi said OCTA is open to consider a minor change to the scope of the grants for the city, potentially providing a reimbursement for the $18,500. However, he added, that approval “is not guaranteed.” “Even if not approved for OCTA grant reimbursement, the city’s existing approved budget will be sufficient, because the trolley would only operate weekends until late June, resulting in an overall lower cost, which will still be within the approved total budget,” the city said in its report. When operations begin in mid-May, the trolley will only run on weekends (Fridays through Sundays) until June 25. At that point, the service will run daily for the duration of the program, ending on Sept. 26. To follow state and federal health guidelines, ridership on the trolleys will be limited to 50% capacity, and passengers will be required to wear face masks aboard the vehicles. For San Clemente’s trolleys, 50% capacity means about a dozen passengers. The city has previously noted that the trolleys could allow for full capacity by mid-June, when the state is hoping to have all economic sectors fully reopened. At full capacity, the trolleys can accommodate 26 seating spaces, with room for some to stand.
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SC | SC High Alum Hired
as Unanimous Media’s Creative Producer San Clemente High alumnus and documentary filmmaker Brian Tetsuro Ivie was recently selected by Unanimous Media, NBA superstar Steph Curry’s production company, to take on the role of creative producer for film and television, Deadline recently reported. According to the Hollywood news outlet, Ivie’s responsibilities will include overseeing a slate of film and television projects, as well as documentaries. He’ll also have the opportunity to develop his own projects under the Unanimous Media banner. Ivie previously worked with Curry, the three-time NBA champion who, along with Oscar-winning actress Viola Davis, executive-produced the young filmmaker’s 2019 documentary Emanuel: The Untold Story of the Victims and Survivors of the Charleston Church Shooting. The film chronicled the 2015 shooting
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while riding his motorcycle near the area of El Camino Real and Boca De La Playa at around 9:50 p.m., the department said. Witnesses near the scene reported seeing the motorcyclist flee the scene after hitting the woman, who was later pronounced dead at the scene by the Orange County Fire Authority, according to OCSD. “A description of the motorcycle was provided, and deputies combed the area to attempt to locate the motorcyclist,” OCSD said in the tweet. “A motorcycle matching the description was located by patrol deputies in a nearby neighborhood approximately 30 minutes after the incident.” OCSD Major Accident Reconstruction Team (MART) is continuing to investigate the hit-and-run, the department said.
in Charleston, South Carolina, where nine African Americans were murdered by a 21-year-old White supremacist during their Bible study at Mother Emanuel AME Church. “We have been big fans of Brian since we partnered on Emanuel and are excited for him to join the team here at Unanimous,” Curry and Unanimous co-founder Erick Peyton said in the Deadline report. “We believe his shared passion and perspective will amplify Unanimous’ mission to inspire and educate.”
SC | Police Arrest Suspect
in Fatal Hit-and-Run in North Beach A man suspected of fatally striking a pedestrian in a hit-and-run collision in North Beach on April 14 was arrested following a police search of the area, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department announced the next day. Police arrested Adam Horner, 38, of San Clemente on suspicion of felony hit-andrun, and he was taken to Orange County Jail for booking, OCSD said in a tweet on April 15. Horner allegedly struck Susan Fernandez, a 61-year-old San Clemente resident,
SC | Local Women-Led
Republican Group Raises Funds for Scholarships, Military Families The San Clemente Area Republican Women Federated (SCARWF) raised more than $1,500 toward its college scholarship program for local high school students during the group’s annual Fashion Show earlier this month.
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The Fashion Show, which included a wine tasting and twilight dinner at Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens on April 14, coincided with an online auction for the purpose of providing scholarships for deserving local high school students. “Numerous individuals, businesses, and merchants from the local communities of San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Dana Point, Laguna Niguel, and Irvine donated generously to make this annual event a success,” SCARWF said in a press release. Additionally, the group also recently raised more than $700 toward the Gary Sinise Foundation as part of the ongoing Caring for America Project that’s led by the California Republican Women Federated (CRWF). The Gary Sinise Foundation’s motto is “We serve our nation by Honoring our Defenders-Veterans-First Responders-Their Families and Those in Need.” CRWF clubs have cumulatively raised more than $11,140 for the foundation since the project began in 2020, according to SCARWF. Along with supporting the foundation, SCARWF supports military families stationed at Camp Pendleton through various fundraising events and group activities, such as the annual delivery of Thanksgiving dinners and a baby shower for military moms-to-be.
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Letters to The Editor RESPONSE TO ‘COUNCIL CORNER’ BOBBIE CAREY, San Clemente City Councilmember Steve Knoblock lists several “pressing” issues facing our city. Before we debate the pros and cons of letting dogs on our beaches, perhaps we should discuss our growing, festering homeless issue, which also entails drug/ alcohol abuse, mental illness, theft, trespassing, etc. I know I’m not alone when I can detail actual theft of my property, homeless persons trespassing where I live, picking up trash and food waste on my property left by homeless individuals, which I can verify by home camera, and witnessing half-naked transients using our parking lots and sidewalks as toilets. Decrepit campers and revamped school buses park illegally throughout my neighborhood, housing who-knowswho, with no consequence. Ask the shop owners on Del Mar who have tolerated homeless bad behavior for a long time now, with no relief in sight, what their pressing issues are. Stop wasting our time on dog beaches. Oh, and I also pick up dog waste daily on my property left by inconsiderate dog owners, by the way. Focus your efforts on the continuing scourge, which is homeless trash, crime, theft, illegal camping/parking, etc. This has been growing exponentially for a long time now, unchecked. Let’s not become Venice Beach.
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designated representative, which is found on a map on the webpage. The report needs the exact time, the crossing, the direction the train is traveling, the name of the railroad and, if possible, the locomotive number. The report will be effective, though, without the locomotive number. DEMOCRATS UNDERMINING THE CONSTITUTION DAVID DAVISON, San Clemente The Democratic Party, whenever they don’t get their way, changes the rules to benefit or advantage themselves in their insatiable thirst for power. Hence, they implemented ballot harvesting in California because it makes it easier to engage in voter fraud. Not coincidentally, even safe Republican districts went blue following this change. Now, Democrats are attempting to pack the U.S. Supreme Court. Joe Biden once called this a “bone-head idea,” but now that he is non compos mentis, he is all for it. RBG, at whose altar liberals worship, stated, “Nine seems to be a good number, and it’s been that way for a long time.” Ginsburg explained that expanding the Supreme Court so a President could load the bench with like-minded jurists would politicize the high court and erode its independence. Liberal Justice Stephen Breyer is also against court packing. Democrats don’t care; they want power and control. Democrats don’t care that their actions are unconstitutional; like Pelosi with Trump’s SOTU speech, they tore it up long ago. Contrary to what the Constitution says, they want to make D.C. into a state, because they understand that demographically, it will be a blue state. They have made similar motions toward Puerto Rico—because again, they’re confident it will go blue. If either D.C. or Puerto Rico were likely to go Republican, Democrats would fight these propositions tooth and nail and their loyal media allies would come to their rescue. Similarly, they propose getting rid of the Electoral College, which has served this nation well. Democrats view it as an
QUIET ZONES WALLY ROBERTS, San Clemente When our beach quiet zone again goes into effect at noon on April 26, don’t expect all train engineers to suddenly be 100% compliant. Compliance can be slower with some railroad operators than others. OCTA has a webpage devoted to just this, including a procedure for reporting locomotives that violate the quiet zone regulations. “Federal law requires train engineers to do a routine sounding of their train horns—two long bursts, a short burst and one long burst—every time a train approaches a railroad crossing, unless the crossing is within a quiet zone,” the OCTA states. “Within a quiet zone, routine soundings are prohibited.” Those of us who live near one of the designated crossings need to do our part in reporting train violations of our hardearned Quiet Zone. Any violation is emailed to our city’s Page 9
impediment to gaining control over the people. Colluding with Big Tech and the propagandists in the media, the Democrats have managed to censor, ban, block, demonetize, or otherwise undermine First Amendment rights of Conservative Republicans, making it difficult for them to get their message out. Consistent with this attack on Constitutional rights, Joe Biden is threatening to limit the Second Amendment guarantees of the right to keep and bear arms, using—of all things—executive orders. There have got to be some law-abiding, patriotic Democrats out there somewhere. America needs to hear your voice before your party reduces American citizens to servants wholly dependent on the government (i.e., the Democratic Party).
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GETTING OUT
AT THE MOVIES
Hypocrisy in the New ‘Space Jam’ Movie? BY MEGAN BIANCO, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
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WEDNESDAY | 28 SAN CLEMENTE ART GALLERY REOPENING Noon-4 p.m. The San Clemente Art Association is having a Grand Reopening of the San Clemente Art Gallery located within the San Clemente Community Center. Masks covering the nose and mouth will be required in the gallery. As part of the reopening, the gallery will operate under new hours: Wednesdays and Thursdays from noon-4 p.m.; and Sundays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. San Clemente Art Gallery, 100 Calle Seville, San Clemente. paintsanclemente.com.
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FRIDAY | 23 UNDER THE DOMES Noon-1 p.m. Join South Orange County Economic Coalition for a look inside the decommissioning of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS). Via a live broadcast on Facebook and YouTube, a panel of experts will walk viewers through the station’s history, as well as discuss the future of its spent fuel and when the twin domes will be removed, among other things. South Orange County Economic Coalition, economiccoalition.com.
SATURDAY | 24 BLOOD DRIVE IN HONOR OF BILL HART 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Friends of former San Clemente council candidate and acSan Clemente Times April 22-28, 2021
tive community member Bill Hart are organizing a blood drive in his honor. Bill Hart was diagnosed with lymphoma in March 2020 and needs blood as part of his treatment. The blood drive will be held in conjunction with the South OC Cars and Coffee show. Appointments and a photo ID are required, and there will be antibody testing of each blood donation. Outlets at San Clemente, 101 W Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente. 844.380.5220. scbloodbank.org/donate.
ostalgia and outdated pop culture are a heck of a combination, and usually one that doesn’t end too well. Warner Bros.’ reboot of Joe Pytka’s cult comedy Space Jam (1996) looks to be testing this formula as far as it can go, based on the new trailer for Malcolm D. Lee’s Space Jam: A New Legacy. But before we could joke about the sequel being an obvious, easy cash grab, some highly distracting and possibly obtuse hypocrisy in the trailer was quickly acknowledged on social media. Unlike the first film, which featured all the classic Looney Tunes characters, plus some new cartoon faces alongside basketball superstar Michael Jordan, this new flick is tossing everything at the wall and including nearly all of the properties the studio currently owns next to LeBron James. This would be only amusingly obvious if it weren’t for some more controversial character cameos also spotted in the new trailer. The Droogs from Stanley Kubrick’s A Clockwork Orange (1971), the War Boys of George Miller’s Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) and the White Walkers of HBO’s Game of Thrones (2011-19). The first two are from R-rated movies and the third from a TV-MA cable series, and all feature graphic violent content. Why are these characters making appearances in a fami-
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ly-friendly fantasy-comedy? These additions are not only peculiar, but almost hilariously bewildering after Warner and Lee went out of their way to claim the new movie would be more progressive by portraying Lola Bunny as less sexy and more girl power-heavy, plus snubbing Pepe Le Pew’s presence. Pepe’s absence is not surprising, since the character’s schtick is very dated. Watching some of the old Pepe cartoon shorts contemporarily on YouTube, it is a little awkward to see the skunk so physically up in the cat’s personal space while she’s not interested in him at all, even if the gag is toward his delusion. For generally politically incorrect content in their classic cartoons, Warner Bros. usually begins the shorts with a special disclaimer as a warning and reminder that the studio’s current views aren’t relevant to a half-century ago. This is generally a tactic I prefer over a studio such as Disney that has a habit of hiding its controversial material as if it doesn’t exist. But if that’s the route Warner Bros. is choosing to go with Pepe Le Pew this time around, at least be genuine with it and don’t make it completely obvious that it’s only performative when you feature R-rated famous movie/TV characters inappropriately in a PG-rated comedy. SC
CABRILLO, CASINO RESUME LIVE PERFORMANCES
SUNDAY | 25 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.
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LOW COST K-9 VACCINE CLINIC 10 a.m.-noon. The San Clemente/Dana Point Animal Shelter is offering low-cost vaccinations for San Clemente and Dana Point residents’ pets. Available vaccines include DA2PP and Bordetella for $10 each, as well as the rabies vaccine, which is free with purchase of a license. There will also be a $15 microchipping service. The animal shelter will have special procedures in place to comply with social distancing requirements for the safety of visitors, staff and volunteers. Appointments are required. Contact the shelter at 949.492.1617 to sign up. San Clemente/ Dana Point Animal Shelter, 21 Avenida Fabricante, San Clemente. petprojectfoundation.org.
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wo iconic San Clemente venues reopened this past weekend with performances and live music to socially distanced audiences. Utilizing its newly redesigned patio, the Cabrillo Playhouse opened on Friday evening, April 16, with its Garden Cabaret. Six performers presented an evening of about two dozen songs from musicals and show tunes. Additional performances were held on Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon. The next show, Musical Theatre Under the Stars, will be held the weekend of April 30. And in North Beach, Casino San Clemente relaunched its Dinner Under the Stars jazz series with the Elena Gilliam Quartet on Saturday night, April 17. The Casino’s next concert will be May 5, which
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The Elena Gilliam Quartet performs at Casino San Clemente’s Dinner Under the Stars event on Saturday evening, April 17. Photo: Tom Marshall
will be Cinco de Mayo-themed and feature trumpeter Tony Guerrero and his band. Both of this past weekend’s events were sold out, with tables socially distanced, limiting the size of the audience. SC Tom Marshall contributed to this story. sanclementetimes.com
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Welcome
As COVID-19 vaccinations continue to roll out and restrictions ease, our seniors have the most to celebrate after more than a year of being most vulnerable to the viral disease. In our biannual Aging Well guide, we’re providing the usual tips for readers to continue enjoying life and prospering in South Orange County, as well as paying mind to the changes brought about by the waning crisis. In this spring edition of Aging Well, we’ve curated a collection of stories on what the tri-city area of San Clemente, Dana Point and San Juan Capistrano has to offer, in addition to important information needed on staying healthy and active. Read about how local senior living homes are transitioning out of lockdown while still maintaining health and safety protocols. After senior homes were prioritized for vaccinations, their residents are finally able to return to some sense of normalcy. But management and staff continue to balance precautions while providing residents with a high quality of life. This special section also reports on travel trends based on conversations with representatives from AAA and other local travel agencies. If you haven’t yet considered how to protect your estate, Aging Well provides some expertise from local financial planners about new laws that retirees need to be aware of as they contemplate estate management. For the elderly creative souls, this edition also profiles a local art and ceramics teacher and offers a recipe for a healthy heart from a local nutrition expert. 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.
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ESTATE PLANNING
HAVING TRUST IN YOUR TRUST W By Shawn Raymundo hether we realize it or not, we all have an estate plan when we die. Where we differ, explains Ryan Krause, a financial planner with Edward Jones, is whether our estate falls to a probate plan by default or we’ve been proactive by creating an official plan—or trust—with professionals. “When you go through a probate plan, the courts and the government decide who gets what and how it’s split up,” according to Krause “That probate plan takes longer … and is also more costly.” Those costs, he adds, include court fees and attorney fees that will come out of one’s own estate. And in California, it can be a very sizable amount. A trust, on the other hand—while costly in its own right and can also take time to develop—is still the least expensive and most time-efficient route. But more importantly, Krause says, it’ll maintain one’s control of their estate, helping to ensure that their belongings go exactly where they are intended. “No one is forever, so this is going to have to be addressed at some point,” Krause says. “It’s a matter of whether you want your estate passed on the way you want it to be or let the government decide.” So, if you don’t currently have a proactive plan in place, what’s the first step in preserving control of your estate when you’re laid to rest? Krause recommends consulting with an estate attorney to help create a comprehensive plan. Locally, he says, there are a lot of great professionals, many of whom will offer a complimentary consultation. “All it takes is just a phone call,” he notes. “That’s the first step, get a phone call, learn more about it and get something in place.” Now, equally important as having a comprehensive plan in place is also managing it. This means reviewing and updating the plan period-
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ically as laws get amended, situations change and relationships with beneficiaries evolve. “Review your plan and update it, as not only does the regulatory environment change, but also your situation changes,” Krause says. “Whether that’s acquiring new properties, those that you want to leave it to, that may change; births, (deaths). It’s really important to review and update that on a regular basis … that’s crucial.” When reviewing your estate, Krause says work with your attorney to make sure everything is done by the book so your estate goes right where you want it to. Since 2000, he explains, there have been 11 law changes impacting the estate tax and thresholds—the levy on one’s assets. The most recent update occurred in 2017, when the federal threshold for the estate tax was placed at $11.58 million for an individual. “If your estate is valued below that, your estate will transfer to whoever you want it to without an estate tax,” Krause says, further explaining that an estate valued higher than $11.58 million may be subject to a flat 40% federal tax. Though $11.58 million is the current threshold, it’s likely to continue to evolve, Krause says. “It could go higher, lower, so keeping up to date on these law changes are crucial, because that’ll dictate how you transfer your assets,” he adds. So, what could happen if you don’t have a comprehensive trust in place? As previously mentioned, your estate will go through the probate process, leaving it up to the government how to divvy up your belongings. “The government and the courts are going to use a by-the-book basis to decide who gets what,” Krause explains. As an example, “If you don’t have a trust in place, but you have three kids, each kid may be entitled to get a third of the share. But the reality is you may have one kid you don’t want to give anything to.” However, with a trust, you can help maintain control of who gets what and when— even after death. “You can be very creative with the estate process,” Krause says. “Say there’s minors, and they could be a spending risk, you can put a provision that says they get a certain amount at various times or certain ages. It does give a ton of control.” The probate process is also a very public endeavor, as the government identifies the person’s assets and liabilities, listing belongings in publications. “They make it very public,” Krause says. “Whereas with a proactive plan, you help avoid the public reconciliation of your estate.”
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Matt Duncan, a San Clemente resident, is now able to visit his wife, Arleeta, more regularly at Aegis Living Dana Point. Photo: Lillian Boyd
A NEW DAY
Senior Living Homes Celebrate a PostVaccine Chapter
By Lillian Boyd aring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s comes with its challenges. With the threat of COVID-19, seniors with memory care issues face high risk, and even under standard circumstances, a lack of communication interferes with human connection. “On a good day, a hug is what you know you can get. But with COVID restrictions, it’s this whole other layer of complexity,” Suzy Welbaum, a San Clemente resident, said in February. “I just want a hug. A real hug. It’s that personal touch that is missed.” Welbaum’s mother has been a resident at Aegis Living Dana Point for four years, after living with Suzy for 25 years. But caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s amid a global pandemic adds to the distress. Matt Duncan had been caring for his wife, Arleeta, throughout 2020 as her struggles with memory began to
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worsen. “The thing with Alzheimer’s is that it seems to roll in like a fog. It begins with a loved one asking the same question they already asked just moments later,” Duncan said. “More and more issues start happening, and you go from a mild cognitive impairment to the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s.” Duncan says his wife did not seem to understand the magnitude of the coronavirus pandemic. When she’d tend to her garden, neighborhood kids would walk by to greet her, and she’d want to give them hugs at a time when social distancing was being heavily stressed, Duncan said. It was when Arleeta took off alone, triggering a manhunt from the fire department, that Duncan realized the help and care she needed was beyond his capabilities. “I had it in my head that bringing
her here for the first time would be this traumatic moment for me. It felt like betrayal. I was going to be leaving my soul mate here,” Duncan said. “But Aegis staff was very accommodating and equipped. The goodbye seemed to be anticlimactic. I realized this was the best decision for her, and I took comfort in that. There was some relief.” Arleeta came into Aegis’s care in January, amid a rise in cases. As is customary with memory care residents, friends and family were discouraged from visiting for the first two weeks of her transition in order to ensure a smoother adjustment. Extra precautions were in place due to COVID—a factor in Duncan’s decision to choose Aegis. Additionally, Aegis had already begun preparations for vaccinating its staff and residents. In November, Aegis Living registered its communities with CVS Health, its primary pharmacy provider and one of the organizations that has been formally approved by the Department of Health & Human Services, to administer the vaccine. On Feb. 2, Aegis Living Dana Point celebrated the administration of the first round of vaccines for its residents. Now, nearly 100% of residents and staff are vaccinated. “It was hard at first, because you didn’t know what was going on or what to look forward to,” 98-year-old Aegis resident Marian Whitney said. Whitney says she’s constantly asking when she can get a haircut and when she
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gets to take off her mask. But she says she continues to go on her daily walks—a routine she’s maintained since arriving at Aegis about 13 months ago. “(The walks) are my therapy,” Whitney said. “The pandemic happened within several months of me coming to Aegis. There is really nice care here. Everyone is so polite, everyone knew my name right away. But it will be nice for things to feel normal again … for me to see my family again.” Management at Aegis made the first day of vaccinations a day of celebration. While the protocols and safety measures will continue, residents are getting a taste of the old life again. Whitney is enjoying in-person visits and outings with relatives again. Duncan is able to see his wife’s living accommodations for the first time, engage with staff and her new friends, take her out for local appointments and joyful events—such as walking the San Clemente Pier. “The community is full of life with group activities in full swing—from daily exercise groups to gardening and art classes, book club, courtyard games, happy hours, wine tasting and scenic drives,” said Nandi Butcher, a public relations specialist for Aegis. “We currently have 6-10 activities per day.” Butcher adds that everyone is thrilled to be dining together again. The biggest highlight has been in-person visits with residents and their loved ones—but staff is still on guard with safety practices and infection control. Atria San Juan Capistrano, a senior living home under Atria Senior Living, Inc., is one of six locations in Orange County. The six local locations all have more than 90% of residents and staff vaccinated. The first vaccine clinic at an Atria Orange County community took place on January 13 at Atria Newport Plaza. Since then, the vaccine rollout has included more than 54,000 doses administered so far. The high vaccination levels, along with continuing de-escalation of state restrictions, are enabling the expansion of resident groups from 15 to 20, and expanding visitor capacity (including families, external guests, or potential residents) from 3 to 5. This expansion comes as a result of Atria’s successful “Sleeve Up, Atria” vaccination campaign. Vaccination rates are expected to increase as the company’s May 1 deadline for mandatory staff vaccination approaches. “Atria was the first large senior living provider in America to mandate the vaccine for our staff in early January. The results make us glad we made up our minds early. So far, the breakdown is that more than 92% of our U.S. residents and 85% of our staff have taken the vaccine,” said John Moore, Chairman and CEO of Atria Senior Living. “We know the health benefits of a social living environment, full of expression and engagement. So many of our residents and staff have expressed their excitement to put many of the restrictions sanclementetimes.com
of the pandemic behind us and take on a beautiful life ahead,” Moore said. “We’ve entered a ‘COVID Watch’ period where we are still observing our safety protocols but are also able to expand group dining, the use of community amenities and increased family visits as regulators allow. But this phase also equips us to escalate back to higher protocol levels, if necessary.”
cols, and the things we have learned in managing through the last year, give us confidence in our plans to turn the page and spring into life at its fullest.” Francis Cruz is the Engage Life Director at Crestavilla, Atria’s location in Laguna Niguel. “My main purpose is to keep our residents engaged and continue living happily. When the pandemic hit, that became really difficult, but technology made a big
“The community is full of life with group activities in full swing—from daily exercise groups to gardening and art classes, book club, courtyard games, happy hours, wine tasting and scenic drives. We currently have 6-10 activities per day.” —Nandi Butcher, Aegis Moore says the goal is a ‘Post COVID-19’ protocol in which there are no restrictions on community amenity usage, all visitors are allowed pending screening questions, and PPE requirements are relaxed or in some situations eliminated. “We are ready for a world where we’re poised to react, but where we also have greater freedoms as disease activity wanes and immunity takes hold through the vaccines,” Moore said. “The decline in disease activity in our communities gives us hope, and the protection afforded by the vaccine, continuing safety proto-
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difference,” Cruz said. “At first, it was hard to get Zoom and FaceTime going, but now we’re offering programs as either virtual or in-person, socially distanced.” Cruz says senior residents are now coming to him daily for more ways to use technology. “Now that our staff and residents are nearly all vaccinated, I am most excited for older adults to enjoy that sense of security in freedom again. It feels like Crestavilla here. We’re known for our events, and finally, we can enjoy a meal together again.”
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Aging Successfully with Holistic Health Care By Drs. Burton & Emma Wagner, DC It’s been said that “the trick is growing up without growing old.” If you’re over the age of 55, you’ve likely pondered this notion at least once in your life. Do you think aging has to be painful, is about dealing with diseases and taking a lot of medications? That the body will become more fragile, making it harder to recuperate from trauma and losing your independence? There are natural holistic solutions that everyone can use easily. Well, let’s look at 4 benefits of holistic health care that play an essential role in successful aging: • Pain relief: Fixing the underlying causes of pain without medications for better mobility, flexibility and vitality. The causes of inflammation need to be addressed. Holistic Chiropractic care, Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) therapy and microcurrent stimulation are examples of holistic modalities to reduce pain and increase vitality. • Reducing our toxic load: Holistic care focuses on detoxifying the body. As your health improves, you can reduce your medications with unpleasant side effects and that may have high levels of toxicity. A food cleanse, the use of nutritional supplements, lymphatic massage, saunas and ionic foot detox baths are good tools to remove toxins already present in the body. • Preventing trauma and repairing from trauma faster: As we age, we can feel more fragile, stiff, and less capable of doing things. It may seem like our body’s ability to heal is reduced and it takes longer to heal. Holistic modalities such as Red Light Therapy, PEMF and microcurrent stimulation are good supports for assisting your body to heal. • Increase life enjoyment: Life enjoyment comes from feeling more secure and stable in your body/mind. Holistic care focuses on creating balance both physically and psychologically to help you maintain your sense of independence and confidence, which allows you to fully enjoy life with your loved ones. Many people now seek holistic care, whether as a treatment solution, complementary treatment, or for prevention of problems. Holistic care like gentle chiropractic, lifestyle coaching, and the modalities listed above help maintain vitality through proper range of motion, a balanced nervous system, and improved organ function. One last tip: Staying active is the best way to feel good. Focus on the mobility of your feet and visualize the connection between your feet and your brain by challenging your balance and coordination. Since the brain controls every part of your body, improving your brain-body connection can dramatically improve your sense of vitality. San Clemente Vitality Center offers gentle innovative holistic care. Bring in this article to ask for a special gift when you come in for your Free Discover Session.
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What to Look for in a Memory Care Community Dementia doesn’t just affect the person who has it. It affects the entire family. It’s often challenging to provide the care your loved one needs while juggling other responsibilities. It’s also hard to know when it’s time for memory care or where to start your research process. Serra Sol Memory Care helps family members who are walking this journey and can be counted on to provide helpful advice for caregivers. Ultimately, if you feel it’s time to consider a memory care community, our team can help you navigate that process, answering any questions you have. Not all memory care communities are created equal. When considering a community, you should prioritize a few key concepts, including: • Safety and security • 24/7 caregiver support • Comfortable accommodations and amenities • Transparent pricing structures • Life-enriching activities to encourage socialization and interaction • Support for family members What may be most important, though, is finding a place where your loved one will feel at home — something we take seriously at Serra Sol. We strive to create an environment that speaks to the warm embrace of home. Unlike other health problems, which can come on all at once, dementia is a progressive decline, and there may not be an immediate need to seek memory care. As the decline continues, however, you may come to believe that your loved one needs a stable memory care environment. You may wonder, is a move to a community really needed, or will in-home care work? There’s no easy answer, as it depends on your loved one’s specific needs and the availability of family members to be full-time caregivers. In-home care can be a reasonable solution for some, especially in the early stages of dementia. In many cases, though, memory care becomes the better option. Caregivers at a community like Serra Sol are expertly trained to care for those with dementia. Our professional caregivers can provide the assurance of around-the-clock safety as well as access to medical care. Programs specific to Serra Sol, like LifeCycles, can provide a peerless level of engagement for those with dementia while also giving family members both relief and full peace of mind. Serra Sol Memory Care is coming soon to San Juan Capistrano, and we know that in order to provide a truly inspired life for residents in our care, it’s about much more than making sure a resident’s health-related needs are met. It’s about the little things that mean a lot—warmhearted staff who know your loved one’s favorite activities; comfortable routines that spark positive memories; and opportunities for fun, laughter and joy each day. It’s a community that truly feels like home. To learn more about the Serra Sol way of life or to schedule a tour, visit our website at SerraSol.com or call 949.485.2022.
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San Clemente Village: A Wonderful Local Resource When you hear of San Clemente Village, you might think it’s a senior living facility. On the contrary, it is a vibrant organization of vetted volunteers who provide planned events, activities, programs and services for those aged 55 and over in our beautiful town. Their vision is to help people thrive and live well in their homes. San Clemente Village is part of the nation-wide Village to Village network, which, the website says, “...pioneered the way for a positive, forward-thinking model for aging.” Village Movement California is our state-run branch, and in 2016, San Clemente was lucky enough to get its own Village organization. Our local Village’s Executive Director is Jan Montague. She has a gerontology background and is also on the state Village Board. Volunteers and board members consist of local residents. Pre-Covid, the Village calendar listed nearly a dozen activities a month. Typical outings include Bridge and Lunch Bunch, Dine Around, Movie Matinee, and Exploring Technology, educational programs on a variety of topics and other social activities. San Clemente Village makes it easy to connect with those members who have similar interests. During Covid, a Zoom coffee hour, bingo and happy hour are the main events, along with birthday gift bag and fun bag deliveries. Services like these are offered to members during the Covid restrictions: • Computer/phone assistance • Paperwork organizing • Transportation (medical appointments within a 20-mile radius & errands 10-mile radius) • Minor indoor and outdoor home maintenance services (replacing a furnace filter) • Pet Assistance • Zoom educational programs • Village health companion for medical appointments • Puzzle exchange • Phone check-ins Physically-distanced front porch and patio visits Even during this time of physical distancing, San Clemente Village Volunteers are reachable by phone from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm daily to provide assistance for services. They are the matchmakers who make sure that the appropriate person is called to provide help for each request.
San Clemente Village To inquire about membership or volunteer opportunities, visit our website at scvillage.org or call 949.441.1348.
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Getting
HANDS-ON with Ceramics
Artist Kathryn Dennis Teaches Craftsmanship By Collin Breaux
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n the age of smartphones, social media, and premade items, we might not always be literally hands-on when it comes to crafting our own items. San Clemente-based ceramic artist Kathryn Stovall Dennis, who has been teaching in South Orange County for nearly 20 years, provides people an alternative to that with her classes. “It’s active,” Dennis said of ceramics. “It’s not a passive thing. … This is an opportunity to bring yourself into a project.” Dennis has taught at Saddleback College and The Hive Ceramics, the latter in the Talega Business Park. Like many other people, Dennis transitioned to digital Zoom sessions during the COVID-19 pandemic. “It’s small classes,” Dennis said. “It’s tailored for COVID protocols.” Dennis also taught classes at a studio in her house, but those were canceled due to the outbreak. She generally taught those classes once a week and is considering bringing them back when California is expected to fully reopen in mid-June. Dennis didn’t start teaching until her late 40s, and she is now in her 60s. One advantage she has as a ceramics instructor, she said, is that she doesn’t have the burnout others may have. “I still have a lot of enthusiasm,” Dennis said. Page 17
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Her classes generally fill up within 24 hours, and a lot of participants are past students from her college courses. The age range for students is predominantly 35-75, and the classes are generally publicized through word-of-mouth. People are drawn to ceramics, because it’s an opportunity to create their own object, she said. Class participants make functional items such as bowls or platters in the beginning courses, as ceramics often ties into food, Dennis notes. Dennis’ work can be purchased at Mission Fine Art Gallery in San Juan Capistrano, and her work is also publicly visible throughout San Clemente. Learn more about her artwork through her website, stovalldesign.me. “It’s never too late to explore your creative side,” Dennis said. “It’s good for people, as they get older, to push themselves and learn new things.” sanclementetimes.com
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By Zach Cavanagh fter a year of folks being inside the four walls of their home and enduring various levels of quarantines, shutdowns and restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic, the siren call of summer and vacation plans is calling louder than ever. With those shutdowns in the rearview mirror, the restrictions easing with each passing month and the distribution of vaccines making quarantines nearly a thing of the past, the idea to travel is becoming more and more appealing to potential vacationers across the country. “Being that they’ve been cooped up for so long, that’s the motivation that people are looking to get out and travel,” said Christine Fredlov, San Clemente’s branch manager at the Automobile Club of Southern California (AAA). “Some people are vaccinated and feeling more comfortable, and others are just anxious to get out and travel with things starting to open up.” According to a global travel trends report released by American Express Travel in March, 78% of travelers surveyed said they’re looking for ways to get out and go somewhere in 2021 to relieve the stresses of 2020. “While individual sentiments differ, one thing is clear: there’s a pent-up demand for travel and a clear appreciation for the benefits that it can bring,” Audrey Hendley, President of American Express Travel, said in a statement. “In fact, people miss traveling so much that 76% of respondents surveyed are creating their destinations wish list for future travel even though they might not be able to travel yet.” Additionally, to further describe people’s desire to get out and see the world, 64% of the survey’s respondents said they
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As the world begins to reopen, the travel industry is ready for those comfortable and willing to get back out there and explore would be willing to give up social media for a month just to go on vacation, and another 56% of respondents said they’d be willing to book trips right now even if they had to cancel them. This thirst for travel will be much appreciated by an industry that saw travel spending in the United States suffer a 42% decline in 2020 from 2019 numbers, according to analysis from Tourism Economics. That decline represents about a $500 billion difference. However, with the vaccines beginning to be distributed in December 2020 and ramping up through the early parts of 2021 along with fewer and fewer cases of COVID-19 infections, the world has begun to reopen—and that includes the world of travel. Fredlov said February was when phone inquiries started picking up, and the walk-ins began showing up again at the San Clemente AAA office. Fredlov said the most popular destinations have been river cruises around the United States, Hawaii, Mexico, the Caribbean and Florida, particularly Orlando and Walt Disney World. San Diego has been the most popular Southern
California destination for South Orange County residents. “We’re definitely getting the older generation that are booking U.S. river cruises,” Fredlov said. “Mississippi and Ohio Rivers are popular. We’re also getting a lot of families booking trips, especially the Florida trips.” For the river cruises, Fredlov said many of those trips are requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccinations, as the ships can be small and compact. Ocean cruises from the United States will likely require those as well, but those could still be a ways off. “No idea,” Fredlov said of when U.S.based ocean cruises could return. “We’ve been hearing this fall, but there’s a lot of requirements they have to get done. We keep hearing that it keeps being pushed further out.” Bookings for ocean cruises have begun in some places internationally, such as from the Bahamas, but all trips on the big ocean liners are still battling against the tides of the coronavirus pandemic. However, there are those trips that are opening up, and when looking to travel in the post-COVID world of 2021, there are
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plenty of things of which to take note. First, if international travel is in the cards, including trips to Mexico, a big recommendation is to check on passport expiration dates. It’s recommended that if the passport is expiring within six months of the date trip that it should be renewed. In San Clemente, passports can be renewed at the post office at 520 E. Avenida Pico or at the Rancho San Clemente Station post office at 905 Calle Negocio. In Dana Point, the renewal site is at the post office at 24551 Del Prado. Fredlov also said passports can also be handled at the AAA San Clemente Branch at 638 Camino de los Mares. The next big recommendation for 2021 travel? “Travel insurance, travel insurance, travel insurance,” Fredlov said. “Not only for cancellations, but medically, if they’re travelling outside of the country, to have some sort of primary care. Always inquire with their travel agent.” After 2020, many will be familiar with the pain of canceling an anticipated travel plan. Fredlov said they were able to maintain a lot of business by professional agents, keeping lines of communication open and vendors providing incentives to travelers to rebook. Fredlov said that vendors and agencies usually have multiple promotions underway. AAA has a recovery plan in which travelers would get a rebate at the time of travel, depending on the size of the package. Many vendors and agencies are providing incentives to travel in 2021. After a year of staying indoors and limiting travel to the immediate area—or just to and from the couch—opportunities are available as the world slowly heads toward normalcy. Whenever ready, there are destinations waiting. sanclementetimes.com
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s I turn 58 this week, I remind my senior clients, me being one, that we are sitting in the midst of what are potentially the best years of our lives. As a culinary nutritionist, I strive to merge the two worlds of “nutritious and delicious” when helping my clients use a “food as medicine” philosophy. While we can all agree upon what a wholesome diet looks like, putting it onto your plate multiple times a day, week after week, in a sustainable way, is always a task. This recipe is the perfect collaboration of plants combined to give you appropriate calories, a huge boost of plant-based protein, a plethora of vegetables that are both low in calories and high in nutrition, topped with a little flavor boost of Parmesan Reggiano providing additional protein and a ton of joy. While I personally follow an omnivore diet, including animal foods most days, a meatless meal is always a welcome change. Using bean pastas allows those who prefer a vegetarian/vegan lifestyle, or who might have gluten intolerance, get adequate protein along with wonderful texture and flavor, sans the “meat.” Nutritional Yeast or vegan “cheese” can replace the Parmesan if desired.
Macaroni Minestrone Soup • 2 tbsp Olive Oil • 2 cups Zucchini, small diced • 2 cups Carrots, small diced • 2 cups Onions, small diced • 2 cloves Garlic, minced • 1 tsp Fresh Thyme, chopped (or ½ tsp dried) • 4 cups Vegetable Broth (or chicken broth) • 15 oz Tomato Sauce, canned
• 1 15-oz can Cannellini Beans, drained/rinsed • 1 8-oz box Chickpea Pasta Shells (or any other small pasta) • 10 oz Baby Spinach (can be omitted) • Fresh Basil, cut into strips, optional • Fresh Parmesan cheese, grated
Heat olive oil in large pot w/ lid, and sauté zucchini, carrots, onions, garlic, and thyme, until veggies are soft, seasoning with salt and pepper (about 10 minutes). Stir in vegetable broth, tomato sauce, and cannellini beans, bringing to a boil. Cover, lower heat to simmer, and allow to cook for 30-plus minutes. When ready to serve, add pasta and cook until pasta tender. Remove from heat and stir in baby spinach. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, as desired. Top each serving with fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese. Makes 6 servings 400 calories / 41.3 g carbs / 11.6 g fat / 29.1 g protein
Gina Cousineau is a trained chef, fitness professional, and integrative/functional nutritionist. She educates her clients how to advocate for their health using “food as medicine,” helping them make a complete lifestyle shift, beginning with nutrition education and culinary skills, partnered with her food template and recipes, and adding in a little calculated exercise, which allows them to lose weight and thrive. You can reach her at 949.842.9975, mamagslifestyle.com, or follow her on social media @mamagslifestyle.
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entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta.
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else raised in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the Public Hearing.
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NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that said Public Hearing will be held at the meeting of the City Council on May 4, 2021 at 6:00 p.m., via teleconference and in person at the Community Center located at 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente. To participate, citizens may:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON MAY 6, 2021 A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA RELATIVE TO THE FOLLOWING: 113 W. Avenida Cadiz – MEP 20-389 – Sohn Addition A request to maintain an existing nonconforming side yard setback for a 496 sq. ft. addition to an existing single-family residence. The residence currently has a 2.83’ side yard setback where the zone requires 4’. Staff recommends that the project be found Categorically Exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1: Existing Facilities). This application is on file at the City of San Clemente Community Development Department, 910 Calle Negocio, and is available for public inspection and comment by contacting (949) 361-6183. If you challenge this project in court you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised in written correspondence delivered to the City of San Clemente at, or prior to, the public hearing. Notice is further given that said public hearings will be conducted by the City of San Clemente Zoning Administrator and held via teleconference on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. Please note that to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the public may not physically attend the meeting. However, to participate citizens may: 1. View the meeting via live stream from the City’s YouTube channel at www.san-clemente.org/live; and 2. Submit any comments on agenda items to the Zoning Administrator electronically by using the on-line portal available from the City’s website at www.san-clemente.org/ZAPublicComment. Transmittal by 1:00 p.m. on Zoning Administrator meeting days is recommended. Further information may be obtained by contacting the Planning Division at (949) 361-6183. Zoning Administrator PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON MAY 4, 2021 A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA RELATIVE TO THE FOLLOWING: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ADOPTION OF ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT VEHICLE IMPOUND FEES This resolution revises vehicle impound fee rates. The City of San Clemente participates in the Orange County Sheriff ’s Department’s Traffic Violator Apprehension Program. The cost to impound vehicles due to driving without a license or with a suspended or revoked license is $152 and for vehicle code violations is $50. This resolution proposes to set the impound fee for both license and vehicle code violations at $144. If you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone
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Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia.
1. View the meeting via live stream from the City’s YouTube channel at www.san-clemente.org/live or on Cox Communications Local Access Channel 854.
Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www. sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.
Provide comments in person at the Council 2. meeting, which will take place in the Community Center Auditorium, located at 100 N. Calle Seville. For further details, please call the City Manager’s Office at (949) 361-8360. JOANNE BAADE City Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council PUBLIC NOTICE SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): KELLY SMALL, and DOES 1 THROUGH 10, YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): DEANNA ALLEN
CASE NUMBER: (Numero del Caso): 30-2020-01173961-CU-MC-CJC Judge Nathan R.Scott The name and address of the court is: (El Nombre y direccion de la corte es): Superior Court of California, County of Orange Central Justice Center 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: (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del obogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Brandon L. Fieldsted, Esq. (SBN 293409) (949)7560684 2010 Main Street, Suite 1000, Irvine, CA 92614 DATE: (Fecha) 12/10/2020 David H. Yamasaki, Clerk of the Court, by (Secretario) Skeeter Berry, Deputy Clerk(Adjunto) Published: San Clemente Times April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 2021
NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.
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There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case.
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 2021 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 in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the Public Hearing.
¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that said Public Hearing will be held at the meeting of the City
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Council on May 4, 2021 at 6:00 p.m., via teleconference and in person at the Community Center located at 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente. To participate, citizens may: 1. View the meeting via live stream from the City’s YouTube channel at www.san-clemente.org/live or on Cox Communications Local Access Channel 854. Provide comments in person at the Council 2. meeting, which will take place in the Community Center Auditorium, located at 100 N. Calle Seville. JOANNE BAADE City Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20216601746 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EPIC FAMILY DENTAL 1171 PUERTA DEL SOL, C SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673 Full Name of Registrant(s): JAMES E SORGE 1171 PUERTA DEL SOL, C SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673 This business is conducted by a CA Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A /s/ JAMES E SORGE DMD A PROFESSIONAL/ JAMES E SORGE/PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 04/07/2021. Published in: San Clemente Times April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20216601874 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: O’NEIL PRODUCTIONS 3024 CALLE JUAREZ SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673 Full Name of Registrant(s): CHERYL O’NEIL 3024 CALLE JUAREZ 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/ CHERYL O’NEIL This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 04/07/2021. Published in: San Clemente Times April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE AMENDED NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DANIEL S. CHEMOTTI, aka DANIEL STEVEN CHEMOTTI, aka DANIEL CHEMOTTI CASE# 30-2021-01182393-PR-PL-CJC To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will and or estate, or both, of DANIEL S. CHEMOTTI, aka DANIEL STEVEN CHEMOTTI, aka DANIEL CHEMOTTI A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MONICA E. TOSCHI in the Superior Court of California, County of ORANGE. The PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that MONICA E. TOSCHI be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and
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YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): REDBACK INDUSTRIES, LLC, a Washington Limited Liability Company
TO ADVERTISE: 949.388.7700, EXT. 111 • LEGALS@PICKETFENCEMEDIA.COM any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: a. May 19, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. in Dept: C08. b. (1) Appearance at the hearing must be by video remote using the Court’s designated Video platform; (2) Go to the Court’s website at http://www. occourts.org/media-relations/probate-mental-health.html to appear for probate hearings and for remote hearing instructions; (3) If you have difficulty connecting to your remote hearing, call 657-622-8278 for assistance. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (Form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: GUY R. GIBSON/ERNEST H. TUTTLE, IV of Gibson & Tuttle, Inc. 100 Estates Drive, Roseville, CA 95678 (916)782-4402 Published in: San Clemente Times April 15, 22, 29, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE Order to Show Cause For Change of Name Case No. 21FL000038 To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Ikzel Anahi Perez Vazquez on behalf of Isaiah Armani Ordunez, a minor, filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME A. Isaiah Armani Ordunez PROPOSED NAME A. Isaiah Armani Perez Vazquez 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
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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: 05/07/2021 Time: 01:30 p.m. Dept: L72 Window: Remote. The address of the court is: Lamoreaux Justice Center, 341 The City Drive S, Orange, CA, 92868. 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: February 3, 2021 JUDGE LEE L. GABRIEL, Judge of the Superior Court Published: San Clemente Times April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 2021
You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case.
PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20216601501 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: THE CABRILLO FOUNDATION 32332 CAMINO CAPISTRANO, SUITE 102 SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA 92675 Full Name of Registrant(s): THE RURAL HEALTH FOUNDATION, INC 32332 CAMINO CAPISTRANO, SUITE 102 SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA 92675 This business is conducted by a CA Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 05/04/2020 /s/THE RURAL HEALTH FOUNDATION, INC., CHAD HART/SECRETARY AND TREASURER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 4/05/2021. Published in: San Clemente Times April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 2021
¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia.
PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20216600702 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BATL 301 CALLE FIESTA SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672 Full Name of Registrant(s): GONZALO GALLARDO 301 CALLE FIESTA SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672 SABRINA GALLARDO 301 CALLE FIESTA SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672 This business is conducted by a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A /s/ GONZALO GALLARDO, GONZALO GALLARDO/GENERAL PARTNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 03/26/2021. Published in: San Clemente Times April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 2021
Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www. sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.
PUBLIC NOTICE SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANTS: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): BRIAN SCOTT KELLEY, an individual; SANDRA MARIE KELLEY, an individual; and DOES 1-25 inclusive.
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ome of San Clemente’s most fascinating storytellers are state and city lifeguards, as I can attest to from more than 50 years of journalism. Some lifeguards I’ve interviewed have shared experiences rich in drama, risk-taking scenarios, unheralded heroics, extreme waterman endeavors and occasionally hilarious incidents that lifeguards encounter. Some of the younger lifeguards who work summers have gone off on reCOASTLINES markable off-season BY FRED SWEGLES odysseys. Few can match the adventures of Ed Vodrazka. I profiled him several times during his tenure at San Clemente, Doheny and San Onofre State Beaches from 1977 to 2002, including his work here, his off-season travels and winter stormwater rescue experiences along the notorious Sonoma Coast. I lost track of him after 2002, only recently discovering what he’s done since then, broadening his career horizons.
ED VODRAZKA Residence: San Diego County Age: 62 Family: Wife Jennifer, daughter Jade (15), son Charlie (11) Occupation: Lifeguard, paramedic, registered nurse, EMT instructor, lifeguard trainer, author Employers: California State Lifeguards, L.A. County Lifeguards; Miramar Community College EMT instructor
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Ed Vodrazka displays his recently published book, outside San Clemente State Beach’s lifeguard headquarters. Photo: Fred Swegles
He’s still very much active today, based at summoned Vodrazka, beseeching the Torrey Pines. lifeguard to safely corral and free a moray He’s just published a book titled Stories eel trapped in a shallow seawater pool on from Sea Level: The Heroic and Humorous the rock. Yikes! Adventures of California’s Ocean Lifeguards. One chapter informed me, I’d never I purchased it, trusting that the 39 tales realized, that tower lifeguards at San Cleon 374 pages would fully live up to Vodramente State Beach would routinely, upon zka’s audacious book title. They do. And to hearing an approaching train, turn their my surprise, none of the heroics and the eyes momentarily away from the ocean mind-blowing waterman feats is about to see if any pedestrians were in danger, the author. alerting them to stay clear of the train. “It seems a little self-serving to write The story that mentions that practice stories about yourself,” he told me, as we involves a tragic death of a young man met at San Clemente State Beach for the who evidently misjudged how close he first time in decades. was to a train while Only relatively trying to impress minor tales involve two of his friends. Vodrazka. That story had an “They’re funny almost psychic, unones,” he said. “I expected aftermath. didn’t want to put Some names that my rescue stories pop up in the book in there or my may be familiar medicals, nothing to San Clemente I did that I felt was beachgoers—names really dramatic. I I remembered writwanted to kind of ing about. honor these other One that surlifeguards who realprised me was surfly stepped up. Many ing great Phil Edof these stories are wards. Another was Veteran Ed Vodrazka, in a typical perch from his towsome of the best a man I’d written er lifeguarding duties. Photo: Courtesy of Ed Vodrazka I’ve ever heard. For about frequently in some of them, I was on scene.” 1970s’ San Clemente: Richard M. Nixon. Five stories recounted in the book are at Emotions evoked from one chapter to San Clemente and San Onofre State Beach. the next ranged from tears to belly laughs, A sixth showcases our town’s namesake, to survival disbelief or to rare, overwhelmSan Clemente Island. All these stories ing gasps when lifeguards got to meet and carried surprise punchlines. bond with a near-death survivor. Vodrazka is the self-deprecating protag“Ninety-nine percent of the time, on onist in two off-beat tales. One involves a critical rescue,” Vodrazka told me, “you his talent for imitating a police K9’s bark, don’t find out the outcome.” over a vehicle’s P.A. speaker, along a trail Why write the book? at Trestles. Park rangers were trying to “I want these lifeguards, who do these root out a fleeing suspect hiding in thick, amazing things, to be recognized,” Vodrathorny bushes. zka said. “I want the public to know what The other odd tale was atop a large we do as lifeguards. In the course of an table rock at Torrey Pines. Onlookers had eight-hour day, usually something hapPage 27
• Talented high school swimmer, four-time marathoner, completed the first Ironman Triathlon in Hawaii. • Taught San Clemente State Beach Jr. Lifeguards three summers; director in 1981. • Lived in his parked Chevy van at San Clemente State Beach, as did other adventuresome lifeguards early in his career. • Traveled to Samoa, New Zealand, Australia, Bali, Java, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines and Fiji. • Hiked into remote South Pacific mountains in search of primitive people, spending two weeks with them. • Trekked in Nepal, the Himalaya region with an 18,000-foot mountain pass. • Visited Tibet and India, met the Dalai Lama and Mother Teresa. • Traveled two months in China, which had then just opened to individual foreign travelers, entering villages that’d never seen a Westerner. • “I’m the only lifeguard I know that did CPR on a dolphin,” he said. That may appear in a future book. • With LA County, his duties included lifeguarding Malibu and Zuma, also Catalina Island, where a former San Clemente JG he had taught—Rob Pelkey—is a lifeguard captain.
A FEW WORDS … What was 1970s’ lifeguarding like? We were like Bohemians. I was in a van. We’d surf in the mornings, work all day, surf in the evening. If there was no surf, we’d go diving, shoot some fish and have a big fish fry at night. We had a good time. What was San Clemente like? We were such a tight group of friends. San Clemente’s population was small. You couldn’t drive from one end to the other in town without waving three or four times to cars coming the opposite way. We all knew each other by our cars. Those were magical years.
pens. You treat some kind of a medical or make a series of rescues. Here in San Clemente, the locals are really ocean-oriented. They understand. I remember many times people cheering when you come out of the water after a big rescue. That’s incredibly gratifying to a lifeguard.” The book’s conclusion recognizes nine particular lifeguards as inspirations. Six I remember well from San Clemente: Tim Harvey, Mike Brousard, Nick Sopha, Steve Long, John Mulvana and Randy Trefry. Fred Swegles grew up in San Clemente before the freeway. He has 50 years’ reporting experience in the city and can be reached at fswegles@picketfencemedia.com. SC PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, the SC Times provides Guest Opinion opportunities in which selected columnists’ opinions are shared. The opinions expressed in these columns are entirely those of the columnist alone and do not reflect those of the SC Times or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@sanclementetimes.com.
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TRITON REPORT BY ZACH CAVANAGH, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
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SCHS Football Beats Mission Viejo on Final Snap for League Title A season that was once threatened to not happen at all ended in perfect fashion for the San Clemente football team on Friday, April 16. On the game’s final play, junior kicker Sean Harry knocked through a 25-yard field goal to push San Clemente over Mission Viejo, 10-7, to win its second South Coast League title in three seasons and finish its shortened and twice-delayed pandemic season unbeaten at 5-0. Beyond just the perfect record on the field, it was the perfect result to bring relief after 16 months of hardship for the Triton program. After the game, players once again paid tribute to late San Clemente running backs coach Joe Wood, who died in February after a fight with COVID-19, and took note of the bounceback season this was following last season’s removal from the CIF-SS playoffs and retroactive 0-12 record due to an ineligible player. There will be no playoffs to put a further stamp on this season, but the finale made sure it would be a season long remembered. Like the South Coast League championship, Friday was San Clemente’s second win over Mission Viejo (4-1, 2-1) in three seasons, with the win and title two seasons ago being the first for the Tritons since 1999. Both wins will go down in San Clemente lore as among the more dramatic results in program history. In 2018, San Clemente pulled off a onepoint win over Mission Viejo as the Tritons were led by their back-up quarterback off the bench and held on with a two-point conversion stop in the final minutes. On Friday, it was a white-knuckled affair throughout down to Harry’s buzzer-beating kick. San Clemente’s defense showed up to hold down the high-powered Diablos offense. The Tritons combined for eight sacks on the night. Senior Kanious Vaughn was credited with 2½ sacks, and junior Cole Robertson recorded two sacks. Seniors Keegan Even, Bentley Redden, Ryland Swarthout and Noa Serpa all collected at least one sack. Mission Viejo squeezed out its only San Clemente Times April 22-28, 2021
San Clemente defeated Mission Viejo for the second time in three seasons to claim its second South Coast League title in three seasons. Photo: Alan Gibby/Zone57
points of the game in the final minute of the first half. Diablos quarterback Kadin Semonza hurled a deep pass that San Clemente had well defended, but the ball deflected to an open Mission Viejo receiver for the 40-yard TD and a 7-0 lead. The Tritons’ defense, with some help from the Diablos’ special teams, set up San Clemente’s lone touchdown in the third quarter. San Clemente held Mission Viejo at its own 35-yard line to force a punt late in the third quarter, and the ensuing snap went over the punter’s head. Ryan Goddard tackled the punter, and set San Clemente up at the Diablos’ 34-yard line. Senior running back James Bohls capitalized two plays later on a 22-yard touchdown run to tie the game, 7-7. Bohls recorded his fourth 100-yard rushing game of the season, as well as his third consecutive game of at least 130 yards on the ground. The Arizona-bound senior ran for 132 yards on 23 carries. Bohls ran for 655 yards and 11 touchdowns on 77 carries in five games, an average of 131 yards a game. As the game pushed late into the fourth quarter, Mission Viejo missed two potential go-ahead field goals in the fourth quarter—the first with over nine minutes left and the second with over three minutes remaining—and San Clemente took advantage. Bohls got the Tritons deep into Mission Viejo territory with a 40-yard run, and San Clemente eventually set up inside the Diablos’ 10-yard line in the final seconds.
Harry’s kick went up and through as time expired to crown the Tritons as South Coast League champions. The road back to the top was a long one for the Tritons, and for every team in California. There was no spring football for San Clemente, as all athletic activities shut down in mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic. Summer camps were planned to start on July 6, but amended state guidance postponed that first scheduled return. After the start of the season received its first official delay from CIF-SS’ schedule announcement on July 20, San Clemente finally returned to the field for limited conditioning workouts on Aug. 25. Those workouts continued and slowly expanded their parameters over the next several months, but the season was officially delayed a second time with a CIF update in December. The pandemic hit home for the Tritons on Feb. 12, when running backs coach Joe Wood died after a month-long battle with COVID-19. One week later on Feb. 19, the state amended its guidance to allow outdoor sports to return, and San Clemente got back on the field for a full football practice two weeks later. Then, 16 months since their last competitive game, the San Clemente football team finally went back out under the lights on Friday night, March 19, and began its march to a perfect 5-0 campaign. Playing the season at all was a win, and San Clemente made the most of its opportunity.
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District Hockey Team Finishes as National Runner-Up The Capistrano Unified School District’s combined high school hockey team—the Capistrano Coyotes—made program history on Monday, April 19, as the team competed in its first national championship game. In the USA Hockey High School Division II National Championship in Omaha, Nebraska, the Coyotes went out to a 3-0 lead in the first period, but the hometown Omaha Junior Lancers pushed back to force overtime, 4-4. Ten minutes into the extra session, Omaha scored off a faceoff to win the title, 5-4. Capistrano went 4-1-1 overall in the tournament, with wins over teams from Kentucky, Utah, Colorado and Florida. The Coyotes qualified for the tournament by winning the CAHA High School Division 2A state championship in March. The Coyotes’ San Clemente High School representative is senior defenseman Sean Coughlin. Coughlin posted two assists in the national tournament, including one in the title game. Capistrano’s leading point-scorer in the tournament was Dana Hills junior defenseman Quinton McElligott, and the Coyotes’ leading goal scorer was senior Nathan Brunelle, who attends the Capistrano Connections school. The Capistrano Coyotes have four games remaining in their Anaheim Ducks High School Hockey League season and return to the ice on Thursday, April 22, against Orange Lutheran at Great Park Ice. SC sanclementetimes.com
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Our Beaches & Pandemic Pollution Problem Quieter Days on Local Beaches May Not Have Had Effect You Thought BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
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fter a busy weekend of warm weather and good surf, a walk down the Beach Trail in San Clemente reveals discarded face masks left on the trail, on the sand, in gutters on the street and, more than likely, floating around out there in the water. In the daunting age of COVID-19, face masks seem to be the new cigarette butts on the beaches. And like cigarette butts, it’s gross. So, after a year of the pandemic life, how are our beaches really doing? With reduced crowds, lack of large gatherings and less tourism, one would assume sensitive environmental areas have had the opportunity to bounce back, and, ultimately, there’d be less trash on the beaches. But then there’s the whole mask thing, as well as an uptick in the usage of plastic for packaging and take-out dining. The point here isn’t to digress into the
With an early-season south swell tickling Cotton’s Point, it’s just another beautiful day at Trestles. Photo: Jake Howard
political hot potato of mask wearing; rather, to look at the real effects that personal protective equipment (PPE) have had on the beaches. Earlier this month, the San Clemente-based Surfrider Foundation released the results of a study they conducted on the effects of COVID-19 on our beaches. The results are fascinating, telling and sad. The group looked at beach cleanup stats from March 2019 to February 2020 and compared it to data collected from March 2020 to February 2021. “Despite a nearly 91% decrease in the number of volunteers doing cleanups, Surfrider was able to host 900 cleanups—only 39 less than the previous year,” reports Surfrider. “This year’s dataset
showed an average of 58.98 items collected per person, compared to 14.97 in last year’s dataset. This means that despite having fewer volunteers collecting less items in total, each volunteer collected nearly four times more items than the previous year. “Yet, in spite of more hours spent doing cleanups and covering more area than the year before, the COVID-19 pandemic led to an almost 63% decrease in the number of overall items collected during cleanups.” So, while the number of cleanups around the country didn’t drop off too severely, the amount of waste being removed from beaches decreased considerably. But how much of that was a result of pre-existing problems, and how much
of that came from new sources, such as PPE? In June 2020, Surfrider added PPE information to its database to measure the impact it was having on beaches. “This past, year PPE made up 1.84% of all items collected. While it may not seem like much, that is about the same percentage that plastic straws made up in the previous year—and they were the tenth-most commonly collected item,” reports Surfrider. And speaking of plastic straws, Surfrider has also been a prime mover behind legislation in Washington, D.C. that could potentially curtail how much plastic waste lands on our beaches. Called the “Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act,” the federal bill seeks to “incorporate a multitude of requirements for plastic producers, single-use plastic bans and restrictions on waste disposal.” Currently being shepherded through the process by Sen. Mark Udall and Rep. Alan Lowenthal, Surfrider has signed onto the legislation and claims “it would be a huge step in the fight against the plastic pollution crisis.” Another 55 environmental groups have also signed on in support. “Citizen scientists are working harder and simply cannot keep up with the amount of trash ending up in the environment,” Surfrider reports. “We need to stop plastic pollution at the source.” Jake Howard is local surfer and freelance writer who lives in San Clemente. A former editor at Surfer Magazine, The Surfer’s Journal and ESPN, today he writes for a number of publications, including Picket Fence Media, Surfline and the World Surf League. He also works with philanthropic organizations such as the Surfing Heritage and Culture Center and the Positive Vibe Warriors Foundation. SC
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The boys from Gromscapes are joined by the Gudauskas brothers at San Onofre. Photo: Courtesy of @gromscapes
work on the tools with their local landscaping business. At 14, Evan is the oldest of the group, while the other three are 11. The boys launched Gromscaping
in 2019 after Connor’s pop, who owns Bemus Landscaping, taught them how to use some tools and run a small business. Cutting lawns, trimming bushes and hitting the surf when time allows, they recently donated $200 of their earnings to the San Clemente Lifeguard and Junior Lifeguard Foundation. For the effort, they enjoyed a pizza party and surf session at San Onofre with Dane, Patrick and Tanner Gudauskas. “What they’re doing is so pure. Not only are they learning the responsibilities of running a business, but to give back to their community like that and help support water safety and the San Clemente lifeguards, it’s incredible,” Tanner Gudauskas told the San Clemente Times. For more, check the boys out on Instagram at @gromscapes. Page 30
Water Temperature: 60-63 Degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: 5-8 Thursday: A Southwest and Northwest swell mix rolls in with waist to head high surf and sets hitting a foot overhead, (3-5-6’). Light+ to moderate South to Southwest winds due through most of the day, then easing by the evening. Outlook: Strong South swell fills in on Friday, pushing waves up into the head high to several feet overhead range, with occasional sets hitting double overhead, (5-8-10’). The powerful South swell peaks on Saturday, with surf running 6-810’. Slowly easing waves Sunday are head high to several feet overhead, (5-8’). Saturday sees mainly light+ South turning Southwest winds through the day, then it’s moderate South winds shifting out of the West on Sunday.
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