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Falling Short Capo Unified School District Contends with Lack of Adequate Funding E Y E O N S C / PAG E 5

In terms of dollars per student, CUSD over the years has received fewer funds from the state and other sources compared to the statewide average. Graphic: Chelsie Rex

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County’s Point-in-Time Count Shows Dip in Homeless Population

South County Student Wins CCC Video Contest

Friends of SC Honors Sports Wall of Fame Recipients

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TOP NEWS SAN CLEMENTE SHOULD KNOW THIS WEEK

County’s Point-in-Time Count Shows Dip in Homeless Population

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

The county released the results of the 2022 Point-in-Time Count on Wednesday, May 11, locating 585 people experiencing homelessness in the South Service Planning Area (SPA) out of a total 5,718—a decrease from the previous report in 2019.

More than 130 homeless individuals were tallied in San Clemente, the highest among the South region, with 81 of them counted as unsheltered and 50 others listed as sheltered. In San Juan Capistrano, there were 65 unsheltered individuals, while Dana Point had 27.

The latest cumulative tally of the three South County towns, which was conducted this past February, marked a roughly 6.7% decrease from the last PIT Count in 2019. For San Clemente, the 2022 count showed an overall decline of about 9.7%, having 14 fewer reported homeless on the street or in shelters.

Dana Point had the biggest drop in reported homeless persons, decreasing from 32 to 27, or about 15.6%, while San Juan saw its unhoused population slightly decline from 65 to 62, or 4.84%, the 2022 report noted.

The Orange County Continuum of Care (CoC), along with all CoCs, is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to conduct an unsheltered count every two years and an annual sheltered count of all persons experiencing homelessness

City to Launch Daily Trolley Services, Bring Back Beach Concerts

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

Summer is drawing closer and closer, and with that comes San Clemente’s trolley service and the return of the Summer Beach Concert Series.

On Saturdays and Sundays, residents and visitors can hop aboard the city’s Red Line Trolley, which runs through San Clemente’s downtown corridor, connecting passengers from the Municipal Pier to the Outlets at San Clemente.

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in the county on a single point in time during the last 10 days of January.

Orange County’s Point-in-Time Count was conducted from Feb. 21 to Feb. 24 because of the 2021 count being canceled amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

It was further pushed back because of additional COVID concerns.

Broken down by SPA, the Central region contained the most homeless persons with 2,714 people counted. In the North SPA, 2,419 people were counted, while the South SPA had a reported 585 people who were unhoused.

The 2019 count surveyed a total of 6,860 people, with 763 in the South SPA. Of those 763 individuals, 538 were not sheltered and 225 were. In this year’s South SPA, 422 of the 585 surveyed were unsheltered and 163 were sheltered during those nights in February.

At the time, the 2019 PIT Count represented a sharp increase of the county’s homeless population, rising by 43% from the 2017 report. This year’s tally of 5,718 shows a decrease of about 16.6%.

When comparing the unsheltered count from 2019 to 2022, the county saw a roughly 22.8% drop, decreasing from 3,961 to 3,057. As for the sheltered population, there were 238 fewer, or 8.21% less, homeless people counted between 2019 and 2022, when 2,661 were reported.

During the count, nearly 1,000 vol-

The results of the 2022 Point-in-Time Count released last week show that Orange County saw a decline in its homeless population compared to the previous count conducted in 2019 Photo: File

city also launches its Blue Line that covers the northern part of San Clemente.

Riders aboard the Blue Line can travel from the Outlets to Capistrano Beach in Dana Point, where there’s a connection to the City of Dana Point’s trolley.

Those looking to connect to the neighboring South County towns of Dana Point and San Juan Capistrano can do so by transferring to the Dana Point trolley line at Camino Mira Costa and Camino De Estrella. From there, passengers can ride Dana Point’s trolley to Stonehill Drive and Del Obispo Street to catch San Juan’s trolley.

Between May 27 and Sept. 25, the trolleys will operate from noon to 10 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturdays, and from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sundays.

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unteers asked participants information related to a multitude of categories, such as household compositions, subpopulations, and disabling conditions information, such as substance abuse issues, serious mental health issues, and physical disability, among other demographics.

“The increase in the number of homeless residents being sheltered, across all categories, including veterans, transitional aged youth, and seniors, is proof that the County’s regional SPA (Service Planning Areas) approach works,” First District Supervisor Andrew Do said in a press release. “It creates a workable framework for cities to collaborate to address different needs within the homeless population in the region.”

Among the total homeless persons counted, 280 of them were veterans. In terms of age groups, 235 were listed as transitional aged youth, or persons between 18 and 24 years old, while another

718 were seniors, 62 and older.

Of the 3,057 unsheltered individuals, 2,936 adults answered questions related to disabling conditions, as did 2,060 of the 2,661 sheltered.

About 42% of the all those counted said they had struggled with chronic homelessness, and about 28.6% were dealing with substance-use issues.

Another 25.3% said they had struggled from mental health issues.

Lisa Bartlett, Fifth District Supervisor, said in the county’s press release that seeing the 2022 results is important to her, in part because of her dedication to metrics and using those figures to guide future actions.

“It’s important for policy makers to take a snapshot in time to see how we’re doing and how we proceed moving forward,” she said. “I am encouraged by the positive trends that are emerging and hope to see them continue.”

hours during the summer holidays of Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day. On Memorial Day, May 30, the trolley will run from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on July 4; and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Labor Day, Sept. 5.

Trolley stops are marked with signs, and riders can expect a trolley at each stop about every 15 minutes. Passengers can track the city’s trolley at sctrolley.com or download the SC Trolley app on a smartphone.

And during the summer, the City of San Clemente will also host four free live music events, as it’s set to bring back the Summer Beach Concert Series. Amid the pandemic last year, the city hosted live music and drive-in movie events at the Vista Hermosa Sports Park.

This year’s concerts, a return to San Clemente’s beach since before the pan-

demic, will start at 6 p.m. on the north side of the pier.

Classic soul and Motown group Stone Soul will kick off the series on June 9.

The Kelly Boyz Band will follow on July 7. On July 21, Wigs & Ties will headline the evening’s event, which will also feature Color of Sound, the winner of the SC Social Battle of the Bands, as the opening act at 5 p.m.

The summer series will wrap up on Aug. 4 with a performance by Common Sense.

Attendees are invited to bring towels and low-back chairs; however, pets and alcohol are not permitted.

For more information about the summer concerts, contact the city’s Recreation Department at 949.361.8264.

A map of the city’s summertime trolley can be found on page 11 of this week’s edition of the San Clemente Times. sanclementetimes.com

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South County Student Wins CCC Video Contest

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

When Charlotte Quintanar heard about the California Coastal Commission’s (CCC) “Climate Video Challenge,” she felt it was a perfect opportunity to explore two of her favorite things: science and film.

The San Clemente teen heard about the challenge from her film teacher at Saint Margaret’s Episcopal School in San Juan Capistrano, who pushed her to submit a short film to the CCC. “I immediately was, like, this is something I exactly want to be doing,” Quintanar said. “I love to combine the two disciplines of science and film together … so this was the perfect competition to explain a scientific topic that I’m passionate about, which is climate change, and also

Charlotte Quintanar, a junior at Saint Margaret’s Episcopal School in San Juan Capistrano, won first place in the California Coastal Commission’s “Climate Video Challenge” for her short film, Growing Our Future. Photo: Courtesy of Charlotte Quintanar

use the creative film medium.”

The video challenge asked middle and high school students to answer the question: “What is your vision for a thriving future?”

Students were invited to answer the question by participating in the CCC’s Climate Video Challenge, which aims to

get teens talking about climate change and thinking about the future in which they would like to live.

The California Coastal Commission announced in late April that Quintanar won first place for her short film, Growing Our Future.

Quintanar decided to focus her film on the local San Juan Capistrano Ecology Center.

“I knew the topic was climate change, and I sort of saw that as a huge topic, and a huge issue that could be tackled, but I wanted to view it through the lens of a local and an individual effort, because I saw that as more of a bite-sized piece that we could all do,” Quintanar said.

Her film addresses the carbon emissions that come from flowers being transported, often from Colombia, Ecuador and the Netherlands, to grocery stores.

Rather than buying flowers that have traveled long distances to reach buyers, Carra Duggan, who runs the flowers department at The Ecology Center, urges

viewers in Quintanar’s film to buy locally grown flowers instead.

“In Southern California, we can buy our flowers locally from places like The Ecology Center and save some carbon emissions that we might not have thought about,” Quintanar said.

Quintanar, a junior at St Margaret’s, is still figuring out what career she wants to pursue, but she knows she’s interested in both science and film. The competition gave her a chance to explore her interests before college.

“I loved this competition because it gave me another outlook to explore that interdisciplinary connection,” Quintanar said.“So, I think pursuing something in college and beyond college, whether that be documentary filmmaking or scientific research explored deeper through the lens of film, I think could be something I’d like to pursue.”

EDITOR’S NOTE: Head to the online version of this story at sanclementetimes.com to check out Quintanar’s short film.

Local Boys & Girls Club Receives $100,000 Donation

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

The San Clemente Historical Society has announced the two San Clemente High School seniors who will each receive a $1,000 college scholarship. Photo: Chelsie Rex

San Clemente Historical Society Announces Scholarship Recipients

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

The San Clemente Historical Society this week named the two San Clemente High seniors who have each been awarded $1,000 college scholarships from the organization.

Nancy Polanco and Shayna Sparks will receive the scholarships, as they stood out among the record 51 applications that the Historical Society’s Scholarship Committee reviewed.

“We are so proud of these two young women and all of the students who applied for the scholarships,” Historical Society President Larry Culbertson said in a press release announcing the scholarship winners.

“We hope they all stay in touch with the Historical Society throughout their lives.”

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According to the Historical Society, Polanco, who grew up in Guatemala, immigrated by herself to San Clemente to obtain a high school education and thrived. She achieved a 4.2 grade-point average, simultaneously worked several jobs and participated in school leadership organizations, overcoming a lack of proficiency in English.

While the University of San Diego has accepted her application for enrollment, she currently has pending applications with the University of California, San Diego and Stanford.

Sparks, another example of a student active in school organizations, earned a 4.7 GPA while competing in track and

field and in soccer.

Sparks has played in the school’s Chamber Orchestra, as well as at Casa Romantica with the violin.

Suzi Klickstein, the chair of the Scholarship Committee, noted that despite the pandemic-related challenges high school students have faced over the past couple of years, the quality of the applicants has remained the same.

“We were concerned that students having to learn remotely instead of in class might impact the quality, but it didn’t,” said Klickstein, who reviewed all the applicants along with board member Marilyn Wigglesworth and Pat Corless—all of whom are former teachers.

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The Boys and Girls Club of the South Coast Area received a $100,000 donation last week, as the beneficiary of a celebrity flag football charity fundraiser that brought in a total of $400,000 this past March.

RX3 Growth Partners, co-founded by NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers, among others, sponsored an eight-team tournament led by former and current NFL players at JSerra High School in San Juan Capistrano.

The funds will go to numerous charities, but the local BGCSCA received its donation through a $135,000 pledge from Scott Struthers, co-founder of the nonprofit Sonance Foundation, which was directed towards the national Boys and Girls Club of America organization.

“The Sonance Foundation and its founders are deeply committed to the environment, education, and assisting those in need, right here in our community,” BGCSCA CEO Terry Hughes said in an email.“They have chosen to partner with our Club primarily for our role in supporting academic success for children in our community, especially those from low-income families or who are considered at risk.”

Struthers’ donation will support the club’s core programming and specifically its after-school program, “which helps kids to be academically successful, live healthy lifestyles, and practice good citizenship,” Hughes said.

Programs such as the Mark Schmitt College Bound Program, which will graduate 11 seniors, will also be supported.

Learn more about the Boys and Girls Club of the South Coast Area at bgcsca.org. sanclementetimes.com

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he tubas used by music students in San Clemente High School’s marching band are 20 to 25 years old, according to music teacher Tony Soto.

The school’s music education department does aim to purchase new instruments for students to use, but it has to rely on fundraisers and donations to do so. Recent federal relief funding that the Capistrano Unified School District received as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, for instance, partly went to purchasing much-needed new instruments.

“Whenever we have our booster meetings—because we have to raise our own funds—one of the mantras we’ve got accustomed to saying is the school district pays for pretty much two things: my salary and the lights to be on,” Soto said. “Everything else in terms of instruments, uniforms, coaches, we have to do the fundraising for that.”

Prior to the pandemic, the department held about four big fundraisers a year. Now, that number is down to just two because of less participation from parents—though it’s hoped the frequency of regular fundraisers will shoot back up in the near future.

“We’re doing things like selling candy,” Soto said. “We’re fortunate enough to host marching band competitions for the past couple of years, which brings in a nice chunk of money. Without that, we would be at a loss.”

San Clemente High’s music program generally needs about $80,000 to $90,000 to operate in a normal school year to fund coaches, trips, and replenishing old instruments. Soto and other musical instructors typically handle instrument maintenance themselves.

“At the beginning of the school year, we ask parents to help out in terms of giving a donation,” Soto said. “The way we would use (more funding), No. 1 would probably be to replenish our instruments and maybe upkeep the repairs. A lot of people don’t know a tuba,

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Capistrano Unified School District Contends with Lack of Adequate Funding

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In terms of dollars per student, the Capistrano Unified School District over the years has received fewer funds from the state and other sources compared to the statewide average and neighboring Santa Ana Unified School District. Graphic: Chelsie Rex

increased to $15,696.

Compared to other neighboring school districts of similar size, such as the Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD), CUSD falls short even more.

That’s because CUSD has fewer disadvantaged students, Burris noted.

According to the Public Policy Institute of California, a base amount of funding is provided based on a district’s average daily attendance, with extra funding then provided for high-need students such as the economically disadvantaged, English learners, or foster youth.

CUSD, which had a cumulative enrollment of 52,717 students last school year, had an average daily attendance rate of 44,604, the ed-data shows. Santa Ana Unified, which received $17,252 on a dollars-per-student basis, had a cumulative enrollment of 47,530 last year, while its daily attendance average was 43,665.

During the previous school year, CUSD had 4,452 students classified as English learners, making up roughly 8.8% of its enrollment. English learners at SAUSD in the same school year totaled 16,245, or nearly 35% of its enrollment.

Also, within the same school year, SAUSD had 224 students who were foster youth, while 39,390 of its students, or 84.5%, were eligible for free and reduced-price meal plans. CUSD, on the other hand, had 98 foster youth students, and 13,047 students eligible for free and reduced-price meal plans.

One thing both districts have in common, though, is the decline in overall enrollment, a trend seen across the county.

for instance, can cost anywhere from $400 to $600 a year to keep up with its maintenance.”

Those struggles are reflective of challenges CUSD faces as a whole with what is perceived to be a lack of enough funding.

FUNDING SHORTFALL CUSD spokesperson Ryan Burris said underfunding is an issue that district officials have discussed with the community for almost a decade after a state formula was introduced in 2013 called the Local Control Funding Formula, or LCFF, for short.

For this fiscal year, CUSD is budgeted to receive nearly $433.12 million in state LCFF monies—about 81.6% of the district’s overall general fund revenue of $530.88 million, according to the FY 2021/22 budget.

The state provides the majority of funding for school districts in California.

For CUSD, another $70.96 million is also set to come from the state. From the federal government, CUSD is budgeted to get $20.96 million.

A look at available data on ed-data.org, which tracks financial and other statistics for school districts, shows that over the years, CUSD has received less than the statewide average in terms of total funding dollars per student.

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The average daily attendance rate has steadily declined in CUSD and SAUSD compared to years past, as well.

RAISE THE BASE While a funding shortfall means few resources available to programs such as music and other arts, it has particularly impacted the district’s facility needs.

School campuses and buildings are continuing to age and continually cost more to upgrade as years go by—a need for which the state provides little funding, Burris said.

The district has attempted to place bonds on election ballots over the years in an attempt to secure funding for facility upgrades, but all of those measures have failed to meet the 55% threshold needed to pass.

CUSD is currently considering whether to seek another bond measure for Dana Hills High School. CUSD officials recently heard the results of a public opinion survey on the matter, acknowledging they have a “hill to climb” in terms of raising enough voter support.

For capital outlay, or site and equipment improvements, CUSD allocated $3.03 million in general funds last fiscal year, according to ed-data. About $313.68 million, the majority of the district’s $537.75 million in general fund expenditures, went toward salaries for certificated and classified personnel, including teachers—echoing Soto’s comments.

Other key line items included employee benefits at $142.18 million, and books and supplies at $21.16 million.

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As part of an effort to secure more funding for classrooms, programs and capital improvements, CUSD officials are advocating for the state to amend the way in which it allocates education dollars by supporting a campaign called Raise the Base. Photo: Shawn Raymundo

(Cont. from page 5) When broken down by dollars per student, the spending total amounted to $12,056—below the statewide average of $14,271.

As a result of the underfunding, CUSD officials and staff are engaging in the “Raise the Base” campaign, which is intended to raise awareness of the underfunding problem and advocating for the state to raise base grant funding for all school districts in California. Raising base funding would not raise taxes, district officials have stated.

The CUSD Board of Trustees approved last month a resolution that directs Superintendent Kirsten Vital Brulte to communicate the Raise the Base message to the public—and encouraging parent and community support for California Assembly Bill 1614, which also supports more educational base funding.

AB 1614, introduced by Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance), was introduced in January of this year and intends to increase base grants from the state “in order to achieve specified educational goals,” according to the bill’s language.

The legislation was last rereferred to an educational committee on April 19.

Additional money could allow CUSD to reduce class size, keep physical education teachers in elementary school, and expand the number of counselors and general social and emotional support services available for students, Burris said.

More educational funding could also help out with San Clemente High’s musical coaching for various programs, Soto said.

“We not only do band, but we do orchestra. We have jazz band. We also have color guard. We have drum line,” Soto said. “We have all of these specialty programs, which would need specialty coaches that would come in.

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COMMUNITY MEETINGS TUESDAY, MAY 24

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

949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 25

City Council 3 p.m. The San Clemente City Council will conduct a regular meeting in person at the San Clemente Community Center, as well as virtually, for the purpose of conducting a public hearing to consider the proposed 2022-2023 budget. Part 1 of the regular business meeting with begin at 5 p.m., followed by a closed session at 6 p.m. and Part 2 at 7 p.m. The meeting will be livestreamed on city’s YouTube channel. 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente. 949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.

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

949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.

“We’ve been fortunate enough to have one string coach and one percussion coach throughout the year,” he added, “but typically, with other competitive high school programs, on their staff, there’s usually about six to seven people coming in on a weekly basis.” SC sanclementetimes.com

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GUEST OPINION | The Downtown Buzz by Julie Heinze

San Clemente Heading Toward a Mystical Summer V an Morrison’s lyrics perfectly describe the mood around town as summer hints at its arrival: “Feel the sea and smell the sky. Let your soul and spirit fly.”

Summer is when our Spanish Village by the Sea really sparkles—shining sun, crashing waves, shops and restaurants overflowing with locals popping into their favorites, and visitors discovering San Clemente’s magic for the very first time.

We, at the San Clemente Downtown Business Association (SCDBA), are buzzing as we work to create opportunities for businesses and nonprofits to get noticed and grow.

The first SCDBA San Clemente Shamrock Run 5K/10K in March was a great success as runners navigated our scenic beach trails and pier, serenaded by bagpipers from the Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriffs Pipe Band.

Sponsors reported a great day engaging with potential new customers.

Cheers rang out as racers crossed the finish line—among them San Clemente Mayor Pro Tem Chris Duncan and our generous Emerald Sponsor Jennifer Elliott of San Clemente Estate Law. Postrace scavenger hunters visited downtown shops and restaurants in search of prizes and a $500 Pot O’ Gold!

The SCDBA’s recent mixer was a “Yappy Hour” hosted by Three Dog Bakery. Pups could enjoy “yappetizers” as local business and nonprofit leaders met and networked. SCDBA members Nancy at Gus’ Jerky, Christina at FAM, and Kelly LeClair of Pacific Sotheby’s were our lucky raffle winners of prizes donated by Mikii’s On Del Mar and Three Dog Bakery.

Mark your calendar for SCDBA’s next mixer on Aug. 11. All are welcome!

With warmer weather on tap, we love seeing the SC Trolley rolling through downtown—on weekends until May 27, when daily service begins. Shopping and an outdoor bite at one of our restaurants’ newly built decks is just a few easy-breezy minutes away when you arrive by free trolley.

We applaud the city’s thoughtful and aesthetically-aware guidelines— with valuable input from retailers and residents—to bring back, by popular demand, the outdoor dining experience.

Expanded trolley service is funded, in part, by fees paid by restaurants choosing to stretch their dining space, creating San Clemente Times May 19-25, 2022

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shops, restaurants, services, and nonprofits. With thousands in attendance, the high-value marketing exposure our event sponsors receive is a big bang for their marketing buck.

Email us at info@scdba.org to inquire about marketing partnerships or browse sponsorship opportunities at sccarshow.com. Stay in the downtown loop by following us on Facebook or Instagram @sanclementedowntown, or visit us online at scdba.org.

The SCDBA wishes a sparkling summer ahead to our San Clemente community. Feel the sea and smell the sky. Let your soul and spirit fly—sounds like a plan to us!

Julie Heinze is Director of the SCDBA and owner of Julie Heinze Design. SC

a win-win for our community.

SCDBA Members Pronto Italian Deli, J’Adore Café, and HH Cotton’s are among the first to offer deliciousness under the sun and stars, taking advantage of San Clemente’s “Best Climate in the World.”

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BY JULIE HEINZE events are already in the works: The San Clemente Annual Car Show on Sept. 10, and Puttin’ on the Glitz on Dec. 3, in partnership with the City’s Santa’s Village by the Sea. The SCDBA was thrilled to win Gold and Silver People’s Choice Ole Awards from San Clemente Times readers for “Best Local Annual Event” for these two long-standing downtown celebrations.

For a fun way to engage with community happenings, consider volunteering at a downtown event or lending your expertise as a car show judge. We’d love to hear from you at info@scdba.org.

SCDBA’s downtown events are designed to bring us together, showcase our town’s uniqueness, and most importantly, shine a very bright light on local

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THURSDAY | 19 U-PICK AT SOUTH COAST FARMS 10 a.m.-4 p.m. South Coast Farms in San Juan Capistrano will offer visitors a chance to pick fresh strawberries this spring. The farm is open for “U-Pick” from Thursdays through Sundays. There is an entrance fee of $5 per car. Walkins are welcome; no reservations are needed. After picking, berries are $5 per pound. South Coast Farms, 33201 Ortega Hwy, San Juan Capistrano. southcoastfarms.com.

PEP4U 10:45-11:45 a.m. Age Well offers this weekly class that will include activities that specifically address common movement challenges for those living with Parkinson’s disease. Led by Matt Bustillos, PT, DPT, a physical therapist of 30 years who lives with Parkinson’s himself, the activities will feature aerobics, strength, flexibility, posture, coordination, balance, cognition, and fun. All persons with Parkinson’s and their care partners are encouraged to attend. Dorothy Visser Senior Center, 117 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente. 949.498.3322.

HORSEMEN HAPPY HOUR 5-8 p.m. Join the San Juan Capistrano Equestrian Coalition and other horse enthusiasts for an afternoon get-together. Free appetizers will be provided by the Equestrian Coalition. Hennessey’s Tavern, 31761 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. sanjuanequestrian.org.

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FRIDAY | 20 FIELD DAY—COLOR RUN FESTIVAL 5-7:30 p.m. Join the San Clemente Recreation team in a Field Day Festival just for middle schoolers. There will be sports activities, challenges, music, food, and a Color Run. Registration is required and open to all middle school ages. Vista Hermosa Sports Park, 987 Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente. 949.361.8264. san-clemente.org.

local musicians at Casa Romantica’s Redmond Amphitheater. Free with general admission. Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente. 949.498.2139. casaromantica.org.

JAZZ WITH GREG VAIL 7 p.m. Join Casino San Clemente for an interactive night of jazz featuring saxophonist Greg Vail and a catered buffet dinner. Vail is back by popular demand to showcase his interactive pop jazz. The dinner menu includes grilled chicken with a torch of garlic and fresh rosemary, or a vegetarian option of eggplant Napoleon. Tickets are $35 a person.

Casino San Clemente, 140 West Avenida Pico, San Clemente. 949.369.6600. thecasinosanclemente.com.

‘FRI-YAY FUN’ WOOD WORKSHOP 6-9 p.m. Spend a Friday night crafting a unique item to call your own. Customize a wood sign, bath tray, photo frame, or other item during this hands-on workshop. Registration can be done beforehand online. AR Workshop San Juan Capistrano, 31107 Rancho Viejo Road, Suite B2. 949.482.1362. arworkshop.com.

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LIVE THEATER AT CAMINO REAL PLAYHOUSE 7:30 p.m. Have some laughs and watch

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actors perform in downtown San Juan Capistrano. Camino Real Playhouse is staging Young Frankenstein, an adaptation of the Mel Brooks comedy. The show runs through June 5. Camino Real Playhouse, 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano. 949.489.8082. caminorealplayhouse.org.

FRIDAY NIGHT AT PADDY’S STATION 8-11 p.m. Grab a pint, order some fish and chips, and spend the night at a downtown Irish pub. Cover Fire will perform cover songs, so get ready to sing along with familiar tunes. Paddy’s Station, 26701 Verdugo Street, Suite B, San Juan Capistrano. 949.661.3400. paddysstation.com.

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SATURDAY | 21 SOUTH OC CARS AND COFFEE 9-11 a.m. South OC Cars and Coffee, dubbed the world’s biggest weekly car meet, attracts a mix of 500-1,000 hypercars, supercars, exotics, vintage, classic, muscle and sports cars, hot rods, rat rods, pickups, 4x4s and motorcycles.

Those attending are encouraged to practice responsible social distancing.

Face masks are not mandatory but are recommended. No cars in before 8:30 a.m. Cars should enter and leave slowly and quietly—no revving, speeding or burnouts. The Outlets at San Clemente, 101 West Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente. southoccarsandcoffee.com.

STAND UP TO TRASH BEACH CLEANUP 9-11 a.m. Join the Dana Point Harbor Partners and Stand Up to Trash for a day of fun on the water, beach and surrounding areas to clean up the natural world.

A free environmental education Lunch and Learn will be offered on the wharf at the Ocean Institute at 10:30 a.m. Sign up at standuptotrash.com. Dana Point Harbor, 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point.

KAYAK TOURS 10 a.m.-noon. Explore the ocean from the water. Join the Ocean Institute for a two-hour interactive kayak tour around the Dana Point Harbor. Learn about the history of the harbor and its unique ecosystem from one of Ocean Institute’s expert naturalists. All experience levels are welcome. Must be at least 3 years old to participate. Guests under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Adult admission is $30, and $25 for children ages 3 through 14. Tickets include access to Ocean Institute. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. 949.496.2274. oceaninstitute.org.

TALK FROM AUTHOR JOE IDE 10 a.m. Crime novelist Joe Ide will give a talk about writing the “killer” crime novel, in an appearance presented by the Southern California Writers Association (SCWA). Ide is the author of the IQ series and also just released The Goodbye Coast, based on the Philip Marlowe detective character. There will be a champagne brunch before Ide speaks and a buffet luncheon afterward. Tickets are available on the SCWA website. Regency Theatres, 26762 Verdugo Street, San Juan Capistrano. southerncalwriters.org.

AQUAFEST 2022 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The Dana Point Aquatic Foundation and Westwind Sailing are hosting their 8th annual AquaFest to kick off National Safe Boating Week and San Clemente Times May 19-25, 2022

showcase the safe boating programs available to the public in the Dana Point Harbor. AquaFest has free lifejackets, sail rides, SUP and kayak clinics, snow cones, goodie bags, SUP race exhibition, photo booth pics, music and entertainment, and special-priced Chick-fil-A sandwiches. Westwind Sailing, 34451 Ensenada Pl, Dana Point. westwindsailing.com.

949.492.3035.

by Cellars, 34673 Golden Lantern, Dana Point. 949.218.9440. frisbycellars.com.

LIVE MUSIC AT STILLWATER 5 p.m. Live music is featured at this popular South Orange County venue.

Funkberry Preserves, a ’60s and ’70s funk, soul and R&B cover band, will perform. StillWater Spirits & Sounds, 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point. 949.661.6003. danapointstillwater.com.

PAINT NIGHT WITH JOSHUA PASKOWITZ 6-9pm. Join Collective Energy Center in San Clemente in experiencing this Wild Waves and Wine paint party with local artist Joshua Paskowitz. It’s a place for participants to unleash their inner artist and focus on creative development.

Guests will recreate artwork by Paskowitz, who will lead the activity along with fellow artist Jessica Chong. Participants can expect to sing along to great music, maybe have a dance party or just relax and zone out without an outside care in the world. Admission is $50. Collective Energy Center, 215 Avenida Del Mar, Suite K & L, San Clemente. collectiveenergycenter.com. 760.696.6481.

MONDAY | 23 OPEN JAM 7-10 p.m. Play your own percussion, acoustic or electric instruments every Monday night at Knuckleheads. Amps are allowed, but drums are not. Knuckleheads, 1717 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.492.2410. knuckleheadsmusic.com.

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LIVE MUSIC AT THE COACH HOUSE 8 p.m. Live music is featured at this popular South Orange County venue.

Pop artist Raul Malo and the Mavericks will perform. Tickets are $39.50. Doors open at 6 p.m. The Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano.

949.496.8930. thecoachhouse.com.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE POINT 8:30-11:30 p.m. Live music is featured at this popular South Orange County venue. Good Company, an ’80s, ’90s, and 2000s hits band, will perform. The Point Restaurant and Bar, 34085 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point. 949.464.5700. thepointrestaurantandbar.com.

SUNDAY | 22 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.

SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT SWALLOW’S 2-6 p.m. Enjoy a drink and enjoy some live music at this famous downtown bar. Hot Damn! will perform live music. Swallow’s Inn, 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. 949.493.3188. swallowsinn.com.

LIVE MUSIC AT FRISBY CELLARS 5-8 p.m. Live music is featured at the wine tasting and brewing venue. Musician Andrew Corradini will perform. Fris-

FIELD OF HONOR 9 a.m-4 p.m. Mission San Juan Capistrano is again partnering with Homefront of America to display American flags in the Mission courtyard in celebration of Memorial Day. More than 400 flags, each standing at 7 feet tall, will be available to view. Active-duty military, veterans, first responders and Mission Preservation Society members will receive free admission to the Mission during the Field of Honor display, which runs through May 30. Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano.

949.234.1300. missionsjc.com.

3RD ANNUAL TRITON FILM FESTIVAL After a two-year hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic, San Clemente High School’s Triton Film Festival will make its return. The school’s Film Production program will premiere original short films on campus in the Little Theatre.

The program features a fusion of films by sophomores, juniors and seniors. The creatives have spent the school year experimenting with various forms of storytelling, immersing themselves in directing, producing, and editing original stories. Find out more information by following the program’s Instagram @schs.film. San Clemente High, 700 Avenida Pico.

WEDNESDAY | 25 SAN ONOFRE PARKS FOUNDATION POP-UP SHOP 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Historic Cottage and Visitor Center showcases local history, flora and fauna at this original 1934 ranger’s cottage. A rotating exhibit features the history of San Onofre. Stop

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

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

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

The buy-in is $12 for 10 games with four cards and a special pick-your-number game.

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

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

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

‘FLASHBACK WEDNESDAY’ MOVIE NIGHT 7 p.m. Join Harrison Ford on a classic adventure when the Regency Theatres’ downtown location screens Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade as part of their “Flashback Wednesdays” series.

Tickets are $10. Regency Theatres San Juan Capistrano, 26762 Verdugo Street, San Juan Capistrano. 844.216.3767. regencymovies.com.

OPEN MIC NIGHT AT KNUCKLEHEADS 8-10 p.m. Knuckleheads is open for food, drinks and live music. Performers of all skill levels are welcome. If you are a musician, do stand-up comedy or the spoken word, this is the place to be on Wednesday nights. So, come down, grab a drink and go for it. Knuckleheads Sports Bar, 1717 North El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.492.2410. knuckleheadsmusic.com. sanclementetimes.com

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The Trolley Returns!

DAILY, MAY 27 -SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

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Hours of Operation

FRIDAY, MAY 27– SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 Monday-Friday: 12 noon - 10 pm Saturday: 10 am - 10 pm Sunday: 10 am - 8 pm

HOLIDAY SERVICES Memorial Day: 10 am - 8 pm Independence Day: 11 am - 11 pm Labor Day: 10 am - 8 pm Hours and days are subject to change.

San Clemente Trolleys stop every 15 minutes.

Trolleys are ADA accessible.

Bike racks available. No pets allowed.

Saturday + Sunday service will continue October 1–January 1.

San Clemente Trolley Stops NORTHBOUND - RED LINE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9

San Clemente Pier Ave. Del Mar & Calle Seville Ave. Del Mar & Ola Vista El Camino Real & Ave. Del Mar El Camino Real & Ave. Palizada El Camino Real & El Portal El Camino Real & Calle de Los Molinos Outlets at San Clemente (Red-Blue Line Transfer)

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Outlets at San Clemente (Red-Blue Line Transfer) Ave. Vista Hermosa at Via Pamplona Metrolink Station (North Beach) El Camino Real & Calle de Los Molinos El Camino Real & Mariposa El Camino Real & Ave. Del Mar Ave. Del Mar & Ola Vista Ave. Del Mar & Calle Seville Ave. Del Mar & Ave. Granada San Clemente Pier

NORTHBOUND - BLUE LINE 9 10 8 17 17A 18 19

Outlets at San Clemente (Red-Blue Line Transfer) Ave. Vista Hermosa at Via Pamplona Metrolink Station (North Beach) Camino Capistrano & Ave. Vaquero Camino Capistrano & Via Breve Camino Capistrano & Camino Mira Costa Cam. Mira Costa & Cam. de Estrella (Dana Point Transfer)

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GUEST OPINION: | Wellness & Prevention by Susan Parmelee

We All Have Mental Health Concerns; We Need to Talk About It

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ental health exists on a spectrum from mental wellness to mental distress. On any given day, we might be anywhere on that spectrum, and may move around it.

It’s important for all of us to discuss our mental well-being openly and honestly, and to be aware when a friend or family member may be close to the distress zone for any length of time.

The California State Mental Health Services Authority is promoting the mental health spectrum as part of Mental Health Awareness month, and is part of the “Take Action 4 Mental Health Campaign” (takeaction4mh.com).

Visit the site to learn more about the mental health spectrum, as well as tips for how to check in with your children, other family members, and your friends.

Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. It means having good ways to deal with your feelings and enjoy life, even when things are hard.

Our mental health is influenced by biological, psychological, social, and environmental factors, which interact in complex ways. These include structural factors such as safe living environments, employment, education, and access to economic resources, to name a few.

The diseases of mental health can be less severe if we work to reduce the structural factors, raise awareness of the genetic and biological factors, and seek

support early when symptoms are mild.

Sadly, the mental health of our youth has been declining over the past several years, to the point that the U.S. Surgeon General issued a rare advisory on the youth mental health crisis.

This advisory noted, among other things that, “from 2009 to 2019, the share of high school students who reported persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness increased by 40%, to more than 1 in 3 students.”

And among high school students, suicidal behaviors WELLNESS & also increased during PREVENTION the decade preceding

BY SUSAN PARMELEE COVID, the advisory added, as 19% seriously considered attempting suicide—an increase of 36% from 2009 to 2019.

It is vital that we pay attention to the well-being of our youth and stay aware of the signs and symptoms that a young person may exhibit that indicate mental health distress, including: • Change in sleep patterns—sleeping more or less, waking up during the night • Change in appetite • Withdrawal from normal activities, loss of interest in friends • Persistently low mood, anger, irritability Additionally, it is important to check in about self-harm and thoughts of suicide.

Asking about suicide (do you plan on killing

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ADOPTABLE PET OF THE WEEK

Snow White

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Nine-year-old Snow White is as pretty as her name suggests. A bit of a diva, Snow White is quite vocal and has been known to tell you exactly how she wants things. She is the leisurely sort and enjoys being brushed and spending her afternoons lazing in the sun. Snow White would do well as the only pet in a home where she wouldn’t have to share the spotlight.

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

Photo: Courtesy of San Clemente Historical Society

FROM THE ARCHIVES

San Clemente’s first store, the San Clemente Sweet Shop, opened in February of 1927. This photo can be purchased from the San Clemente Historical Society at sanclementehistoricalsociety.org.

Every week, the San Clemente Times will showcase a historical photo from around the city. If you have a photo you would like to submit for consideration, send the photo, your name for credit as well as the date and location of the photo to sraymundo@picketfencemedia.com.

yourself?) reduces the risk of a death by suicide and can provide an opportunity to get a young person the help that they need.

If a young person answers yes to this question, please get them to the nearest emergency room or call 911 if you cannot transport them safely.

Parents/guardians should consider asking a pediatrician to complete a mental health screening for their child at each year’s wellness check. Most pediatricians follow the American Academy of Pediatricians guidelines and are ready and willing to provide these screenings.

These screenings are equally as important as immunizations, dental checkups, healthy eating, and regular exercise.

Also, trust your gut. If you think something is wrong, you observe a change in personality, falloff in participation in activities, or just sense something is off, consult with your primary care provider

or a mental health provider.

The WPC provides prevention and treatment services on secondary school campuses in San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, and Aliso Viejo, via telehealth, and at our community clinic in San Clemente.

We provide prevention education through our bimonthly eNews, virtual and live education events, and through our website, wpc-oc.org, and we partner with other mental health providers and youth-serving organizations to bring mental wellness resources to a larger audience.

Susan Parmelee is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and executive director of the Wellness & Prevention Center: wpc-oc.org. She can be reached at susan@wpc-oc.org. 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.

Sudoku

BY MYLES MELLOR

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION:

Each Sudoku puzzle consists of a 9x9 grid that has been subdivided into nine smaller grids of 3x3 squares. To solve the puzzle, each row, column and box must contain each of the numbers 1 to 9. Puzzles come in three grades: easy, medium and difficult. Level: Medium

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Friends of San Clemente Recognizes Sports Wall of Fame Recipients

BY SHAWN RAYMUNDO, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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nshrined on San Clemente’s Sports Wall of Fame are the names of 24 local professional or exceptional athletes, coaches, Olympians and other figures who contributed to the world of sports.

Those names represent individuals who have not only used their exceptional skills to earn titles and break records but have, through leadership or supporting local programs, worked to inspire younger generations of athletes to achieve their own goals.

This past Saturday, May 14, three more individuals of such caliber—Mater Dei boys basketball coach Gary McKnight, competitive swimmer and runner Brandi Cumin Baksic and the late youth sports pioneer John Springman—earned their place on the Wall, becoming the 25th, 26th and 27th inductees.

Hosted by the Friends of San Clemente Foundation, the eighth annual induction ceremony gathered the athletes’ friends and family along with some local dignitaries to Vista Hermosa Sports Park, where the three inductees were honored to a glowing reception.

The Foundation and the San Clemente Sports Wall of Fame Committee select inductees each year who must have either been born, went to school or achieved their distinctions while living in San Clemente.

TRITON REPORT

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Sech, Phillips Qualify for State Swim Finals San Clemente junior swimmers Noah Sech and Madelyn Phillips each qualified for the state finals in one of their two events, and Phillips made a historic swim at the CIF State Swimming Championships on Friday and Saturday, May 13-14, San Clemente Times May 19-25, 2022

Brandi Cumin Baksic, a San Clemente native and firefighter who, for the last 40 years, has competed in multiple sports, thanks all of her family and friends while being inducted onto the San Clemente Sports Wall of Fame at Vista Hermosa Sports Park on Saturday, May 14. Photo: Shawn Raymundo

For this year’s 25th inductee, the Foundation selected McKnight, the state’s winningest high school basketball coach, who grew up in San Clemente. He attended San Clemente High, where he played baseball and football as a Triton

at the Clovis Olympic Swim Complex.

Phillips was the first girls swimmer in San Clemente program history to qualify for the state meet, as she qualified in the 200-yard individual medley and 100-yard breaststroke out of the CIF-SS Division 1 championships the previous week.

At the state meet, Phillips finished 12th in the preliminaries of the 100-yard breaststroke and finished in a dead heat for seventh in the consolation finals, which placed her 15th overall. Phillips swam an All-American consideration time of 1:03.77 in the consolation final.

Phillips also finished 25th in the preliminaries of the 200-yard individual medley.

Sech was the first Triton boys swimmer to qualify for the state meet since 2015, as he qualified in the same two disciplines as Phillips: the 200-yard individual medley and 100-yard breaststroke.

In Clovis, Sech finished 12th in the

before graduating in 1971.

He would later get “the coaching bug,” Triton girls basketball coach and fellow Sports Wall inductee Mary Mulligan-Crapo said. McKnight would go on to coach for a handful of schools before eventually getting the head coaching job at Mater Dei in Santa Ana in 1982.

“He has 1,188 wins. Yeah, that’s amazing,” Crapo said. “He’s the No. 1 winningest coach in the state with that number.

He also has 122 losses. And I know if he’s anything like me, he probably only remembers the 122 games that he lost.”

On Saturday, the Foundation posthumously honored Springman, who coached San Clemente youth athletics including Pop Warner football and Little League and Babe Ruth League baseball throughout the ’60s and ’70s.

Sue Enquist, a nine-time collegiate national champion softball coach for UCLA and a Sports Wall of Fame inductee, had the honor of welcoming Springman onto the wall. She described Springman as an “innovator,” a “forward thinker,” and a “pioneer” when it came to allowing girls and women in sports.

Though Springman is also credited with building the Vista Bahia Little League Stadium and the high school’s baseball dugouts, Enquist said his greatest impact was building character in others.

“John Springmann believed in really

empowering others,” she said.

Rounding this year’s honorees was Cumin Baksic, who has competed in athletic competitions for most of her life, starting with the San Clemente Aquatic Team at 8 years old. She also played club volleyball at 13, and eventually competed on the Triton swim team at San Clemente High.

Cumin Baksic attended Florida State University on a full-ride scholarship and moved back to Southern California, where she’s been working as a firefighter in Torrance for the past 25 years. Though it’s her job to put out fires, nothing has been able to extinguish her fire for competition.

“Self-diagnosed as a highly addicted competitive athlete, Brandi started looking for an outlet for her pent-up energy,” Selection Committee Chair John Dorey explained. “When she turned 30, she started combining running, biking and swimming to compete and sprint Olympic competitive triathlons.”

When she’s not firefighting, Cumin Baksic said she can be found paddling with the Dana Outrigger Canoe Club, which is, she noted, a very competitive team that travels around the world.

“I’m still paddling competitively with them,” she said. “So, I don’t know when I’ll stop. I never thought I’d still be competing at something; it’s been 40 years of competition.” SC

preliminaries for the 200-yard individual medley and fourth in the consolation finals, which placed him 12th overall.

Sech clocked an All-American consideration time of 1:50.18. Sech also finished 13th in the preliminaries of the 100-yard breaststroke with an All-American consideration time of 56.44 seconds, but he did not swim in the final.

sprint in Division 1, and her time of 55.99 seconds was good for sixth overall across the CIF-SS Finals to qualify for the Masters, which will be run at Moorpark High on Saturday, May 21.

The top nine marks overall at the CIFSS Finals, regardless of division, qualify for the Masters Meet, where the top six finishers in each event move on to the state competition.

On the boys side, junior Griffin Schwab tied the top mark in the Division 1 high jump with a clearance of 6 feet, 6 inches, but Schwab took second place on the jump-attempts tiebreaker. Schwab qualified for the Masters in third overall.

Senior Hayden Beauchemin finished fourth in the Division 1 800-meter run to qualify seventh overall, and senior Aiden Bennett finished fifth in the Division 1 pole vault with a mark good enough to be one of the 15 selected for the Masters. SC

Track Advances Four to CIF-SS Masters Meet San Clemente’s track and field team didn’t capture gold at the CIF-SS Division 1 Finals on Saturday, May 14, at Moorpark High School, but the Tritons did enough overall to send four athletes to the CIF-SS Masters Meet.

Senior sprinter Caroline Hawkes finished fourth in the girls 400-meter

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PUBLIC NOTICES TO ADVERTISE: 949.388.7700, EXT. 111 • LEGALS@PICKETFENCEMEDIA.COM PUBLIC NOTICE SUMMONS (Domestic Violence Restraining Order) Citacion(Orden de restricción de violencia en el hogar) Case Number: 21V002017 Número de caso: 21V002017 1 Person asking for protection: Paola Gonzalez La Persona que solicita protección: Paola Gonzalez 2 Notice to: Miguel A. Garcia, Aviso a (nombre de la persona a ser restringida): Miguel A. Garcia The person in 1 is asking for Domestic Violence Restraining Order against you.

La persona en 1 está pidiendo una order de restricción de violencia en el hogar contra usted.

Lea la página 2 para más información.

3 You have a court date Tiene una audiencia en la corte Superior Court of California, County of Orange, Corte Superior de California, Condado de Orange, Lamoreaux Justice Center, 341 The City Drive South, Orange, CA 92868 Date (Fecha): 06/15/2022 08:30 A.M. Time (Hora): Dept. (Depto.): L11 Room (Sala): What if I don’t go to my court date?

If you do not go to your court date, the judge can grant a restraining order that limits your contact with the person in 1 . If you have a child with the person in 1 the court could make orders that limit your time with your child. Having a restraining order against you may impact your life in other ways, including preventing your from having guns and ammunition. If you do not go to your court date, the judge could grant everything that the person in 1 asked the judge to order. ¿Qué pasa si no voy a la audiencia?

Si no va a la audiencia, el juez puede dictar una orden de restricción que limita su contacto con la persona en 1 . Si tiene un hijo con la persona en 1 la corte puede dictar órdenes que limitans u tiempo con su hijo. Una orden de restricción en su contra puede tener otras consecuencias, como prohibirle tener armas de fuego y municiones. Si no va a la audiencia, el juez puede ordenar todo lo que pide la persona en 1 .

How do I find out what the person in 1 is asking for?

To find out what the person in 1 is asking the judge to order, go to the courthouse listed at the top of the page. Ask the court clerk to let you see your case file. You will need to give the court clerk our case number, which is listed above and on page 1. The request for retraining order will be on form DV-100, Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order. ¿Cómo puedo entender lo que pide la persona en 1?

Para entender lo que pide la persona en 1 , vaya al tribunal en la dirección indicada en la parte superior de la página 1. Pida al secretario de la corte permiso para ver el expediente de su caso. Tendrá que darle al secretario el número de su caso, que aparece arriba y en la página 1. La solicitud de una orden de restricción se hace en el formulario DV-100, Solicitud de orden de restricción de violencia en el hogar.

Where can I get help?

Free legal information is available at your local court’s self-help center. Go to www.courts.ca.gov/ selfhelp to find your local center. ¿Dónde puedo obtener ayuda?

Puede obtener información legal gratis en el centro de ayuda de su corte. Vea Https://www.courts. ca.gov/selfhelp-selfhelpcenters.htm?rdeLocaleAttr=es para encontrar el centro de ayuda en su condado.

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You are not required to have a lawyer, but you may want legal advice before your court hearing. For help finding a lawyer, you can visit www.lawhelpca. org or contact your local bar association. ¿Necesito un abogodao?

No es obligatorio tener un abogado, pero es possible que quiera consejos legales antes de la audiencia en la corte. Para ayuda a encontrar un abogado, visite https://www.lawhelpca.org/es/homepage o contacte al Colegio de Abogados local.

Published: San Clemente Times, May 19, 26, June 2, 9, 2022 Date (Fecha): May 04, 2022 David H. Yamasaki, Clerk of the Court, by (Secretario, por) C. Cajero, Deputy, (Asistente) PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20226634377 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SC VENTURES 30 VIA CRISTOBAL SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673 Full Name of Registrant(s): FLMC HOLDINGS, INC. 30 VIA CRISTOBAL 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/FLMC HOLDINGS, INC./FOSTER MATT MCCARTY, SECRETARY This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 05/10/22.

Published in: San Clemente Times May 19, 26, June 2, 9, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 30-2022-01259006-CU-PT-CJC TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner WEN CHIN LIU (with variation WEN-CHIN LIU) filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name WEN CHIN LIU (with variation WEN-CHIN LIU) Proposed Name WENCHIN LIU THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduleed to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

Notice of Hearing Date: 07/12/2022 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept: D100.

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

To obtain instructions on how to appear remotely for your hearing, you MUST do the following no later than the day before the hearing (or no later than Friday, if the hearing is on Monday): 1. Go to

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the Court’s website at www.occourts.org; 2. Click on the “COVID-19” button; 3. Click on the “Civil” button; 4. Click on the “Remote Hearing Instructions” button; 5. Follow the instructions. IMPORTANT NOTE: If you or your witnesses, do not have the ability to access the court’s website above, or are unable to follow the instructions on the Court’s website, or are otherwise unable to appear remotely, you MUST call the courtroom or call (657) 6228513, prior to your hearing, to request an alternate means to appear. Failure to do so may result in your case being dismissed, or a ruling issued against you.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: San Clemente Times Date: 05/11/2022 JUDGE LAYNE H. MELZER, Judge of the Superior Court Published: San Clemente Times, May 19, 26, June 2, 9, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 30-2022-01228334 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Haydee Sauza filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name Haydee Sauza Proposed Name Guadalupe Haydee Sauza THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court of the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objective is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

Notice of Hearing Date: 06/30/2022 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept: D100.

Room: REMOTELY. The address of the court is Central Justice Center, 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701.

Your hearing will be held REMOTELY via video at the date and time indicated on the notice or order to which this message is attached. You are NOT to physically appear at the courthouse on the date of your hearing. To obtain instructions on how to appear remotely for your hearing, you MUST do the following no later than the day before the hearing (or no later than Friday, if the hearing is on Monday): 1. Go to the Court’s website at www.occourts. org; 2. Click on the “COVID-19” button; 3. Click on the “Civil” button; 4. Click on the “Remote Hearing Instructions” button; 5. Follow the instructions.

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

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the pe-

tition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: San Clemente Times Date: 5/9/2022 JUDGE LAYNE H. MELZER, Judge of the Superior Court Published: San Clemente Times, May 19, 26, June 2, 9, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20226632490 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JCP CONSULTING 21 WHITECLOUD IRVINE, CA 92614 Full Name of Registrant(s): JONATHAN PENG 21 WHITECLOUD IRVINE, CA 92614 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 3/15/2022 JONATHAN PENG /S/J PENG This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 04/18/2022.

Published in: San Clemente Times, May 5, 12, 19, 26, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20226631609 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: REEF POINT ACAI BOWLS 555 N. EL CAMINO REAL UNIT A382 SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672 Full Name of Registrant(s): PASSION PALM INC. 555 N. EL CAMINO REAL UNIT A382 SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672 This business is conducted by a CA Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: n/a PASSION PALM INC. /S/CARLOS HERNANDEZ/ CARLOS HERNANDEZ PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 04/05/2022.

Published in: San Clemente Times, May 5, 12, 19, 26, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE APN: 057-161-12 TS No: CA08000409-21-1 TO No: DEF-323691 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(2).)

YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED November 11, 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On May 31, 2022 at 12:00 PM, at the North front entrance to the County Courthouse, 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on December 1, 2005 as Instrument No. 2005000962464, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Orange County, California, executed by DONALD W

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PUBLIC NOTICES TO ADVERTISE: 949.388.7700, EXT. 111 • LEGALS@PICKETFENCEMEDIA.COM KARN AND MIRIAM KARN, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC, as Beneficiary, as nominee for AMERICAS WHOLESALE LENDER as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 153 CALLE REDONDEL, SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $1,254,500.46 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made

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available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call Xome at 800-7588052 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Website address www.Xome. com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA08000409-21-1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Notice to Tenant NOTICE TO TENANT FOR FORECLOSURES AFTER JANUARY 1, 2021 You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase.

First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 800-758-8052, or visit this internet website www.Xome.com, using the file number assigned to this case CA08000409-21-1 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee.

Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

Date: April 25, 2022 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08000409-21-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone:949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 By: Amy Lemus, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.Xome.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Xome at 800-758-8052 NPP0401481 To: SAN CLEMENTE TIMES 05/05/2022, 05/12/2022, 05/19/2022

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HEADLIGHT EXPERTS 16500 ASTON STREET SUITE A IRVINE, CA 92606 Full Name of Registrant(s): PENSENT INC. 16500 ASTON STREET SUITE A IRVINE, CA 92606 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 PENSENT INC/s/RAVI GHATODE, RAVI GHATODE/MANAGING MEMBER/MANAGER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 04/20/2022.

Published in: San Clemente Times, April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 22FL000295 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Rhonda Noelle Hart & Kevin Harrison Hart on behalf Ozzie Hayes Hart, a minor filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name Ozzie Hayes Hart Proposed Name Ozzy Hayes Hart 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,

PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20226632506 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: THE LAUNDRY DEPOT OF DANA POINT 24522 DEL PRADO AVE. DANA POINT, CA 92629 Full Name of Registrant(s): SMOKEJUMPER, INC. 510 ½ ACADIA AVE. CORNOA DEL MAR, CA 92625 This business is conducted by a CA Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/25/2021 SMOKEJUMPER, INC. /S/STEVE ERLINGER/ STEVE ERLINGER CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 04/18/2022.

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why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objective is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 5/25/2022 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept.: L61 Other: Remote Hearing b. The address of the court is Lamoreaux Justice Center, 341 N. The City Dr S., Orange, CA 92868.

The court is providing the convenience to appear for hearing by video using the court’s designated video platform. This is a no cost service to the public. Go to the Court’s website at The Superior Court of California - County of Orange (occourts.org) to appear remotely for Probate hearings and for remote hearing instructions. If you have difficulty connecting or are unable to connect to your remote hearing, call 657-622-8278 for assistance. If you prefer to appear in-person, you can appear in the department on the day/time set for your hearing.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: San Clemente Times, April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 2022 Date: April 14, 2022, Judge Julie A. Palafox, Judge of the Superior Court

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When Surfing & Golf Collide A hazy recollection of playing golf with the 37th President

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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leven-time world champ Kelly Slater has been known to sneak in a round of golf with former President Barack Obama every once in a blue moon.

Last year, the two showed up in a social media post while on a course together in Hawaii, and just recently somebody whispered to me that they’d recently played a few holes together.

That’s unconfirmed, but Slater, who’s been known to frequent the muni in San Clemente, may be more competitive on the links than he is in the water.

Obama’s hardly the first or last President to enjoy a round of golf. While posted up at the Western White House, Richard Nixon was a fan of sneaking out to Shorecliffs Golf Club to hit a few balls.

Which leads me to the point of this week’s column. Awhile back, I was playing a little golf at Shorecliffs with a friend when we got paired up with an older local gentleman who lived a pitching wedge’s distance from the course.

As we got to playing the first couple of holes, he shared that he’d been playing golf there since the ’70s. He clearly knew his way around the challenging fairways.

When we pulled up to the par-4 sixth hole, he asked, “You guys wanna hear the best golf story ever?”

President Richard Nixon takes a stroll down the beach at Cotton’s Point while the “Western White House” was fully operational. Photo: Courtesy of the National Archives

Of course! Who could turn down an offer like that? So, he starts telling us about how he and his friend had been playing one day when Nixon was in office and had arrived on the sixth hole, when they pulled off the teebox to sit in the shade and smoke a joint.

A few puffs deep, all of a sudden, a swarm of golf carts come racing toward them from every direction.

“That’s when pot was a pretty big deal,” he explained. “So, we threw the joint in the bushes and waited. Then a Secret Service guy with a 16-inch neck gets out

of one of the carts and says, ‘Excuse me, gentlemen, do you mind if the President of the United States plays through?’”

Paranoid out of their skulls, they obliged President Nixon and “some colonel or general he was playing with.”

As the story goes, the military man hits a long, straight drive and splits the fairway.

Then Nixon tees it up. He shanks his shot and barely dribbles it out of the teebox.

“So, he turns to us and says, ‘Excuse me, boys, you don’t mind if I hit another?’ I’m not saying anything at this point,” the local duffer continued. “We’d

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thrown the joint in the bushes, and the wind was whipping, and you could smell it all over, but none of the Secret Service guys could figure it out.

“Then my friend steps in and says, ‘Of course, sir, you’re the leader of the Free World.’ So, Nixon gets off and into the fairway, and my friend commented, ‘Nice drive, sir.’”

“I don’t see your ball out there,” huffed Nixon.

“I’m there in the fairway,” said the local guy’s buddy.

Then Nixon turns to him and fixes his glare on him. There’s nowhere to hide.

“I just remember this huge head staring at me. I was just trying to keep quiet, so I say to Nixon, ‘Well, sir, it’s up there on the green’,” he said with a laugh.

Our local friend had hammered his drive and gotten a good bounce before taking the smoke break. Immediately, the Secret Service guys busted out a pair of huge binoculars to verify the claim.

Nixon must have been impressed, because he said, “How’d you boys like to play some golf with the President of the United States?”

Again, before he could be stopped, his friend interjected, “That would be amazing, sir, we’d love to!”

“We played the next three holes with Nixon and this colonel stoned out of our minds, and never once talked politics, just golf,” said the local. “But I did have a talk with my friend in the cart, and he didn’t say much after that.”

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

ith another epic season in the books, the Western Surfing Association’s West Coast Championships went off at Church in San Clemente last weekend.

Finishing his 2021-22 campaign in fine form was Rex “The Hammer” Hoffman.

Taking out a slew of top seeds en route to the final, the 7-year-old goofy-footer ripped his way to fourth in the 9 and Under Micro Grom division.

For Hoffman, it was his third final of the season—he also went big at Morro Bay and in Oceanside earlier in the year.

Hoffman, who attends Las Palmas Elementary School in San Clemente, is that rare breed of surfer who is perpetually stoked. Big waves, little waves, frontside, backside, surf trips with family or pulling on the jersey at a competition, the kid always has a great, big smile across his face.

A naturally talented wave-rider—like everyone else in the Hoffman clan— “The Hammer” can be found kicking the skateboard around, training in jiu-jitsu or getting lost in an art project when he’s not out in the water charging.

Hoffman is surfing for all the right reasons, so it’s epic to see the next generation not only having fun and succeeding in the water, but inspiring all of us older salts in the process. Keep it up, Rex! SC

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Water Temperature: 61-63 Degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: 6-8 Thursday: A combination of South/ southwest swell and Northwest swell sets up shoulder high to a foot overhead surf, (4-6’). South winds all day, light in the morning, moderate for the afternoon.

Outlook: The swell blend maintains shoulder high to a foot overhead waves, (4-6’) on Friday, then eases over the weekend, with chest to head high surf, (3-5’), on Saturday, and waist to shoulder high waves, (3-4’),

by Sunday. Moderate South winds for most of Friday and Saturday. Sunday sees light South winds in the morning, shifting moderate west for the afternoon.

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