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Celebration and Remembrance Annual Panhe event provides look into region’s past EYE ON SC/PAGE 6
The Native American history of the region will be celebrated Sunday at the annual Panhe celebration at the San Mateo campground at San Onofre State Beach. Photo: Bram Norman
CUSD Approves Earlier School Start Dates EYE ON SC/PAGE 3
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available in Los Molinos, such as Bonito Canyon Park, he said, at least until work is completed on the Ole Hanson Beach Club. Specific public art projects like murals or installations, he noted, could help provide the area with a sense of place. “It can start to take its own direction, apply for grants and create events,” Slater said of the effort. “It can control itself more simply than individuals trying to do things on their own.” Slater and Gilbert are also behind a new community group called “Live North Beach.”
Five things San Clemente should know this week Estrella Plaza Signs Will Go Before Council THE LATEST: The San Clemente City Council will be asked to reexamine the Planning Commission’s approvals for both a discretionary sign permit and a pair of sign exceptions for the planned Phase I of the redevelopment of the Estrella Plaza, after a resident familiar with sign-related concerns asked that the issue be brought before the board. Richard Boyer, one of the leaders of the group that fought signage approved for the Outlets at San Clemente Plaza and defeated the city in court in 2008, petitioned to have the case brought before the council, he says, to have the public’s say. The commission unanimously approved a sign exception that would have allowed signs larger than the 64 square feet typically permitted in the city, and by a 4-3 vote, approved a single 158-square-foot freewayoriented sign of one tenant for the former Kmart building, which the owner proposes to subdivide into three separate stores— Sports Authority, Stein Mart and Sprouts. In approving the facade signs, commissioners cited the difficulties at the property, which include a 350-foot setback from Camino de Estrella. The former tenant, Kmart, also had a sign exception permit for its sign before it closed. WHAT’S NEXT: The developer of the property told the council at its March 17 meeting that the sporting goods retailer had indicated the freeway oriented sign was a “must have” for the company, which would be able to terminate its lease without the approval for the sign. Steven Usdan of Kornwasser Shopping Center Properties, the owners of the former Kmart, told the council the other two stores also had lease termination clauses if they could not open before the end of 2015. Boyer said residents have been “fiercely protective” of the city’s character in the past, as evidenced by having a restrictive sign code for decades. The approval process for the site had also been fast-tracked, he said, which had kept the public out of the loop. He believed that the requirements for granting the sign exceptions had not been met, or at least, not adequately justified, and feared the precedent it might set. He also noted that the three city council members who had approved the reversed MarbleSan Clemente Times March 26-April 1, 2015
Area artists listened as Don Slater of Live North Beach spooke Tuesday at Noll Surfboards to discuss the potential for transforming the area into an arts district. Photo: Jim Shilander
head signage had been voted out in three consecutive elections. The council is slated to hear the issue at its April 7 meeting. FIND OUT MORE: For more on the story, visit www.sanclementetimes.com. — Jim Shilander
Hospital Decision Anticipated this Week THE LATEST: The MemorialCare board of directors is meeting this week and will discuss the proposal to transform the current hospital facility on Camino de los Mares into an advanced urgent care with an outpatient surgery center and other amenities. The board was scheduled to meet Tuesday, March 24 and Wednesday, March 25. WHAT’S NEXT: The board could vote to delay making a decision to potentially allow for twin bills introduced into both houses of the state legislature that would allow the hospital to keep its emergency room designation to advance. If the board votes to approve the current proposal, the health care provider has indicated in the past that it will attempt to raze most of the current facility later this year—keeping the current emergency room as an urgent care facility—with plans to rebuild under the new design in 2016, with an opening in 2017. FIND OUT MORE: For the latest on the board vote, visit www.sanclementetimes. com.—JS
City Council Chooses to Stick with Seven-member Planning Board THE LATEST: After beginning discussions late last year about the potential of moving from a seven-member Planning Commission back to a five-member board, the San
Clemente City Council agreed to keep the current arrangement, one employed by a number of other similar beach cities, in place. City Planner Jim Pechuous presented findings from a study of other nearby cities that found seven-member planning commissions in cities including San Juan Capistrano, Newport Beach Carlsbad and Santa Barbara, and told the council he thought the city’s system, which also folded traffic, design review and historic preservation commissions into the board, was a good one. If the city returned to a five-member panel, as it had been as late as the ’90s, several boards might have to be established and populated. Current and former planning commissioners also spoke in favor of the current system. WHAT’S NEXT: Mayor Pro Tem Bob Baker said he was glad for the examination of the issue, if only to see potential options and to get assurance the city is doing the right thing. Councilman Tim Brown, who had initially broached the issue in December, agreed, but said the council and the commission should be in communication more regularly. —JS
New North Beach Group Aims to Establish Arts Haven THE LATEST: North Beach residents Don Slater and Gene Gilbert were joined by members of the area’s arts community Tuesday at Noll Surfboards for the formulation of an effort to turn North Beach into an arts district. Slater said the effort would move beyond what was strictly seen as just the North Beach area to include Los Molinos, where, he noted, space for artists, as well as surfboard shapers and other artisans, was more readily affordable than along El Camino Real. Larger gathering places are also Page 3
WHAT’S NEXT: Slater said he welcomes the idea of working in concert with efforts to make North Beach a historic district and felt the area could be greatly improved by embracing both concepts.—JS
CUSD Announces Early School Starts Next Two Years THE LATEST: Capistrano Unified School District students will begin their school year before Labor Day the next two years, after the district’s Board of Trustees voted March 11 to begin the 2016-2017 Academic year on Aug. 15, 2016. The upcoming school year will begin Aug. 25. The earlier start allows the district to align the calendar with other county schools. WHAT’S NEXT: The calendar will also align more closely with Saddleback College in order to provide more opportunities for high school students to receive instruction at the college in the summer and direct instruction during the school year. Heather Brown (the wife of San Clemente City Councilman Tim Brown) has started a petition drive against the early start. Brown said parents were not given adequate notice that the decision was coming and were not adequately informed about the decision afterward. “We weren’t given the opportunity to weigh in before such a monumental change reversing decades of our schools existing summer schedule,” Brown said. “They should be considerate of parents and teachers and give us that opportunity and revisit this change.” In addition to concerns about lost family time and vacations, Brown said she is concerned that the decision was made without consideration of the potential problems of lack of air conditioning in some schools. “Ultimately, there have to be other alternatives we can explore to accomplishing the stated goals without upending the entire K-9 school start schedule,” Brown said.—JS Have a story idea or topic you would like to read about? Send your suggestions to editorial@sanclementetimes.com. www.sanclementetimes.com
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Community NEWS BITES Weed Abatement Program Meetings Beginning May 15 COMPILED BY JIM SHILANDER
FRIDAY, MARCH 27
Dark Friday
City offices closed. MONDAY, MARCH 30
Spanish Conversation
11 a.m. Meet at Café Calypso for coffee and conversation. 114 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.9803.
German Speaking Group
2 p.m.–4 p.m. German conversations at Café Calypso. 114 Avenida Del Mar, 949.361.8436. TUESDAY, MARCH 31
Joint City Council/Commissions Meeting 7 p.m. San Clemente
Municipal Golf Course at Wedgewood Banquet Facility, 150 E. Avenida Magdalena, www.san-clemente.org.
Toastmasters
7 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Practice public speaking every Tuesday in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. 3316 Avenida del Presidente, 949.361.8463, http://6463.toastmastersclubs.org/ directions.html. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1
Every spring the City of San Clemente notifies the owners of undeveloped and vacant structured properties of their responsibility to remove weeds and debris. The native and naturalized landscape of San Clemente is susceptible to fire. Due to dry weather conditions, it is especially important to reduce this fire potential. Once a property has been abated to a height no higher than 1-inch from the ground, it should be maintained throughout the year. Properties with existing native habitat should be thinned by 50 percent, according to the Orange County Fire Authority. The city deadline for the removal of weeds and refuse is May 15. Should you have questions or would like further information regarding the city’s weed abatement program, contact Stewart and Associates, the city’s weed abatement contract administrator, at 949.498.9250.
Members and friends of the Carbonara family at last year’s inaugural HeartRace San Clemente. The event, held in honor of family scion Tony Carbonara, raises funds for the American Heart Association. File photo: Jim Shilander
child, but not required. Register online at www.san-clemente.org/recreation. For questions regarding this event, contact the city recreation division at 949.429.8797. Tierra Grande Park Play Center is located at 399 Camino Tierra Grande.
Heart Chase Kickoff Monday
Playschool Event Friday The City of San Clemente will host an Easter-themed event at Playschool at the Tierra Grande Park Play Center on Friday, March 27 to celebrate springtime. This event, offered exclusively for 3- to 5-year olds, will be held from 10 a.m. to noon and costs $15 per child. This program is specific to preschoolers and will include a full lineup of activities including egg dying, Easter Bunny photos with frames, spring games, an egg hunt and more. Parents are welcome to attend with their
The annual San Clemente Heart Chase, an event that raises funds for the American Heart Association, will kick off its fundraising effort at Monday, March 30 at Carbonara Italian Trattoria, 111 Avenida Del Mar. The actual “chase” portion of the event will take place Saturday, May 9 in downtown San Clemente. The event involves teams of three to five players raising funds for the organization and then on the day of the event, the teams compete in a scavenger hunt-like event around the city. For more information, visit www. sanclementeheartchase.org, for more information, contact Chelseay Miller, HeartChase San Clemente Event Director at chelseay.miller@heart.org.
SCHS Alum Raising Funds for Film Project A San Clemente High School alumna is raising money for a new film project. L. Jean Schwartz, who made a documentary about fellow SCHS alum Rian Johnson’s film Brick, when it was shooting at the school in 2003, has been working toward her own film career and is writing a screenplay for her own movie. Schwartz’s film, The Average Girl’s Guide to Suicide is about a girl who survives a suicide attempt. Schwartz is raising funds for the film online at Seed & Spark, a website that allows funders to provide either general donations or specific items of use to the filmmaking enterprise. For more information, visit www.seedandspark.com/studio/ average-girls-guide-suicide. Have something interesting for the community? Tell us about awards, events, happenings, accomplishments and more. We’ll put your submissions into “News Bites.” Send your information to editorial@sanclementetimes.com.
Kiwanis Meeting
Noon. The local Kiwanis Club meets at Carrows. 620 Avenida Pico, 949.290.8729, www.sanclementekiwanis.com.
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SC Rotary Club
Students from Las Palmas
Elementary School cheer at the
Noon. Pride of the Pacific Bar & Grille, 150 Avenida Magdalena, 949.361.3619, www.sanclementerotary.org.
news they raised approximately $95,000 for their school at
French Conversation Club
their annual Jog-a-thon earlier
2 p.m.–4 p.m. Come and chat at Café Calypso every Wednesday; no fees, no registration. 114 Avenida Del Mar, 949.493.5228.
this month. Students had set a $55,000 goal for fundraising. The funds will go toward the
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purchase of Google Chrome-
Sensational Springtacular
7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Family event includes Kiwanis Club pancake breakfast, children’s game and Easter Egg hunt. Vista Hermosa Sports Park, 987 Avenida Vista Hermosa, www.san-clemente.org.
books, supporting the music
program, physical education and field trip opportunities.
Photo: Susie Lantz
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Celebration and Remembrance
Panhe 2015 This year’s Panhe event will include Native American dancing and singing, basket weaving and flute playing demonstrations and children’s activities. Educational opportunities, including a monarch butterfly tent will also be available and there will also be a recreation of the Panhe village site, as well as games and Native American foods. Artisans will also have work for sale. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free shuttle busses will be available from Concordia Elementary due to limited parking at the campground. Information is available at www.sanofoundation.org.
Annual celebration highlights heritage of San Onofre
BY JIM SHILANDER, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
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he ninth edition of the annual Panhe celebration Sunday at the San Mateo Campground aims to give visitors and residents of the valley—a valley that for thousands of years served as home for the Acjachemen people—a look and appreciation of what came before them. The annual event, which began as a protest against the extension of the 241 Toll Road through land designated as sacred by the Acjachemen and later transformed into an educational event and gathering for members of the tribe, is sponsored by the United Coalition to Protect Panhe and the San Onofre Parks Foundation, which supports the work of the area’s state parks and provides educational opportunities. Rebecca Robles, a member of the Acjachemen people and a board member of the foundation, said the Acjachemen always understood the area was a sacred one, as it was the site of a major village. However, in the ’80s, before the campground was established, the Marine Corps informed the tribe that flooding had uncovered human remains in a creek bed. “The Marine Corps notified us and we did the reburials of the ancestors, we did numerous tribal meetings, ceremonies and activities at San Mateo,” Robles said. “The elders told us that their elders would take them to that place to tell them it was a sacred site.” San Mateo, she said, is listed as a Native American sacred site and is considered to be part of an archaeological district. It is also considered to be the actual site of the first Christian baptism in the state. The site was inhabited for approximately 9,000 years. “It’s not just a Native American site, it’s also California history,” Robles said. “It’s a Native American event, but it’s also to put to the forefront that the area is very unique, very special and irreplaceable.” Many similar sites in Orange and San Diego counties were destroyed by development, Robles said. Many of the laws that came later to protect them, such as the California Environmental Quality Act, came after many sites had been lost. The Marine Corps, she said, has done much to protect Panhe since it was uncovered. The area has been also been looted in the past by “pot hunters” on the lookout for artifacts, Robles said. “PLACE BY THE WATER” Panhe, which means “place by the water,” and the native population relied on both the fresh water from the creek and
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Ryan Jordan, a historian who has studied the history of the San Mateo area, said while the village itself was probably no larger than 250 people, it was one of the larger villages, if not the largest, in the Acjachemen system. Jordan said the size of the area and the lack of troops in the Spanish garrison did allow some natives to remain at or near the site of the village, but that much of the population, if it left the Mission system, likely intermarried with newcomers or moved elsewhere, either north, closer to Los Angeles, or to the south and southeast. The number who moved away or intermarried, Jordan said, has played a part in the difficulty the Acjachemen have had in gaining federal recognition as a tribe (they are recognized as such by the state). Others may have also moved inland. When the Mission system declined, Jordan said, those who remained may have been able to work as vaqueros or ranch hands. “This is really a dynamic history,” Robles said. “And it’s never really told.” Native American dancers at last year’s edition of the annual Panhe celebration at the San Mateo campground at San Onofre State Beach. Photo: Bram Norman
the Pacific Ocean (the water referred to in the name) for food, including salmon and steelhead trout, as well as abalone, lobster, clams and mussels. There were also game birds and larger mammals. Steve Long of the San Onofre Parks Foundation said the life the native peoples led was fairly idyllic, especially given the climate. “There was abundant game, salmon and steelhead swimming in the river yearround,” Long said. People would also gather acorns in the nearby hills, which would be ground into meal and made into an oatmeal-type food. Robles said since acorns could be gathered virtually all year and stored, they became a staple of the native diet, roughly 25 percent. There were also chia seeds, which were gathered following a seasonal burning of dried brush. While not strictly agriculture, natives did tend to the nearby plants, she said.
Rebecca Robles and Steve Long give a lesson on the indigenous inhabitants of the San Mateo valley to students from Concordia Elementary School. Photo: Jim Shilander
With the arrival of the Spanish, many of the Acjachemen, then renamed the Juaneños, were taken to Mission San Juan Capistrano. Soon after, the population began to drop off dramatically, due to conditions at the Mission. The Spanish also turned much of the area into the ranchlands they would remain as until World War II.
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PROTECTING THE VALLEY The foundation formally became part of the Panhe celebration several years ago. Usually, the event coincides with Earth Day events. “The entire San Mateo valley, the Trestles wetlands, the actual surf breaks, are unique in California,” Long said. “This is land that truly is worthy of being a park. It could be a national park if it wasn’t a state park. It should be protected, preserved and the stories told.” The foundation regularly hosts students from the neighboring Concordia Elementary School at San Clemente State Beach, including at the historic cottage visitor center, as well as helping to fund trips from other schools, including those outside the city, to visit the San Mateo valley. “State Parks needs our help and we’re happy to provide it,” Long said. “This is the backyard of San Clemente and it’s an incredible site that needs to be protected forever. Whatever (toll road) alternative eventually comes down should only enhance the area.” SC www.sanclementetimes.com
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SC Sheriff’s Blotter COMPILED BY EVAN DA SILVA
All information below is obtained from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department website. The calls represent what was told to the deputy in the field by the radio dispatcher. The true nature of an incident often differs from what is initially reported. No assumption of criminal guilt or affiliation should be drawn from the content of the information provided. An arrest doesn’t represent guilt. The items below are just a sampling of the entries listed on the OCSD website.
Tuesday, March 24 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Avenida Montalvo, 200 Block (2:56 a.m.) A woman reported that her brother and/ or brother’s friend were banging on her windows. One of the two is known to use heroin.
Monday, March 23 KEEP THE PEACE Avenida Victoria, 600 Block (9:36 p.m.) Employees “mysteriously” lost a woman’s credit card that was with her bill. DISTURBANCE-MUSIC OR PARTY Avenida Victoria, 200 Block (5:02 p.m.) A caller reported hearing loud music that included a man “screaming about white power.”
DISTURBANCE Avenida Pico, 700 Block (1:23 p.m.) A 17-year-old student who was possibly under the influence was in the office being uncooperative and trying to run through the glass door. DISTURBANCE Calle Sacramento, 1500 Block (6:55 a.m.) A man who was a resident of the area was engaged in a verbal altercation with the house manager, bumping chests with him. CITIZEN ASSIST Calle Amistad, 100 Block (3:05 a.m.) Police were called after a man was unable to unlock handcuffs off of his girlfriend. The man said the cuffs were real and the key he had wasn’t working.
Sunday, March 22 PETTY THEFT El Camino Real, 100 Block (9:33 p.m.) A man was inside the store was taking food and acting suspiciously. DRUNK IN PUBLIC Calle Real, 3900 Block (8:11 p.m.) One of the caterers had been sneaking beers out of the fridge during the party, had become drunk and was unable to drive. DISTURBANCE West Canada, 200 Block (6:36 p.m.) The caller’s neighbor threatened to beat
him up after he told them to turn their music down. SUSPICIOUS PERSON IN VEHICLE El Camino Real, 3900 Block (2:11 p.m.) People were heard possibly having intercourse behind a business. CITIZEN ASSIST Avenida Victoria, 600 Block (1 p.m.) A family at the lifeguard tower on the Pier stated their 17-year-old had not gotten off the train when everyone else did.
Police conducted a patrol check for a man and woman having intercourse in a drainage ditch. CITIZEN ASSIST Avenida De La Estrella, 100 Block (1:35 p.m.) A woman called from the front lobby with “many questions” and “needed advice.” INDECENT EXPOSURE Avenida Pelayo, 200 Block (11:57 a.m.) A man was showing his penis and grabbing himself.
SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Calle Esteban/Calle Doncello (10:35 a.m.) Police conducted a patrol check for a black backpack that had been picked up by multiple subjects. The caller believed it was involved in a drug exchange.
SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Avenida Pico, 900 Block (10:59 a.m.) Police received word of a man wearing a blue shirt and black pants who said he was getting off methamphetamine and felt like someone was hiding in the bushes.
Saturday, March 21
ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY Camino De Los Mares, 600 Block (10:40 a.m.) A 21-year old woman, who was a psych patient, escaped from a facility. She was in a hospital gown wearing yellow socks and headed towards Ralphs. Though not being on any medications at the time, she was waiting for an evaluation.
SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES El Camino Real, 500 Block (3:01 a.m.) A man was inside a store roaming the aisles.
Friday, March 20 DISTURBANCE Avenida Lobeiro, 200 Block (2:57 p.m.) Police were requested by a man whose father hit him with a skateboard. INDECENT EXPOSURE Avenida Serra, 100 Block (2:10 p.m.)
Thursday, March 19 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Calle Sacramento, 1500 Block (6:01 a.m.) A man wearing all black was walking his bike and looking into cars.
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San Clemente’s Performing Arts Recent events at all levels showcase major talents
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ver the past few months I have written several articles on San Clemente as a city of world class music and as a city of wonderful performing arts of all kinds. Both of these have continued on into 2015 with several events or concerts. The more of these I attend, the more I realize we have a large part of the population which is aware of these events; however, I also believe there is a large segment which is unaware and would thrill with many of us if they would only attend an event. Just three weeks ago, the Casa Romantica presented one of the most polished and astonishing pianists in the world— recognized with awards internationally for his talent—Garrick Ohlsson. He began his music at age 8 and was at the Julliard School in his teens. Now around his 60s, he performed for an hour and a half without a single sheet of music. It was all in his memory. There were some 100 citizens in the audience. I was seated so that I could see his face as well as viewing the audience. His facial expressions changed continually as he played showing a very deep emotional attachment to his work—as if he were acting in a stage play. But, the music continued uninterrupted through
Letters to the Editor TAKE A SECOND LOOK AT YOUR PIPES STEVE JUDD, San Clemente
Last spring we moved to San Clemente—Talega—and love it. We are concerned though about the epidemic of copper pipe pinhole leaks which appears to be a real and expensive problem in this area. This information was not disclosed at the time we purchased our home. Recently we experienced the dreaded pinhole leaks first hand. The plumbers recommended repiping the entire house with pex because of the chloramines in our water. We are beginning to realize that many South Orange County residence have experienced similar problems or know someone who has. It is obvious that this is not a well-kept secret and appears to be rather wide spread. It appears that we
each piece. One could hear a pin drop among the audience. They were frozen in connection with him even though one could “hear” the music all over town. At the conclusion of this concert, the Casa LEW’S VIEWS By Lew Avera hosted a reception and dinner. Every one of the folks I met felt the same as I did—just thrilled by the mesmerizing musical performance. We have Berenika Schmitz and her Casa staff to thank for bringing this world class entertainment to San Clemente. And, as this is being written, we are anticipating a wonderful classic performance at the Casa of opera by the young people of the South Orange County School of the Arts on March 24. These are our local ones who will shine in the years ahead. At the same time as the above finishing this Thursday, Friday and Saturday, is a fantastic presentation of the renowned play “Bye Bye Birdie” by the San Clemente High School Theater Arts group. This encompasses singing, dancing and acting by the performers in 17 scenes, as well as the complete “support” of the
are all playing with a ticking time-bomb. You know it is probably going to go off at some point -- the only question is when and how much damage will result. After further research there seems a lot of finger pointing going on but nothing else. The contractors blame the water districts and the water districts blames the contractors. The bottom line is that the homeowners are getting stuck for the repair bills while the guilty parties play pass the buck. How wide spread is this problem in San Clemente and what is being done about it? Why is this not a problem in other parts of Southern California? Why is this problem not disclosed to new buyers? If in fact the water districts or contractors are the blame then it seems that the city/ county should be more involved because they are here to “protect and serve.” All the players (water districts, contractors, realtors, cities, and county) need to take responsibility and help find a solution to the problem. Meanwhile, the only winners in this blame game are those who are being hired to repipe and repair, epoxy or sell water filters at the cost of thousands of dollars to desperate homePage 11
performance by students, including event management, sound, lighting, music, makeup, costumes, publicity and stage props and sets. In other words, the students did it all. Just watching them all and seeing not only their talent, but their enthusiasm and connection with each other, was a thrill. All of them, as well as the school faculty in this area, are to be congratulated for a memorable event. These are the stars of tomorrow. One thing which was apparent during both of these events and which I have mentioned before, is that San Clemente lacks a true performing arts center which matches and supports the great events we have—one which could project their talents even beyond my descriptions and which could reward the participants even more for their talents. We do have such a possibility in the long idle Miramar Theater. With a new year ahead and commercial expansion of the outlet mall, perhaps a San Clemente Performing Arts Center can be accomplished. 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.
Join the San Clemente Times for Beachside Chat, March 27 at 8 a.m. at Café Calypso. Steve Long, founder of the San Onofre Parks Foundation, will be this week’s guest, to discuss the ongoing state of the parks and the upcoming Panhe event Sunday. Beachside Chat is a spirited, town hall forum on community issues, hosted by SC Times editor Jim Shilander every Friday at Café Calypso, 114 Avenida Del Mar. All are welcome.
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SOAPBOX GUEST OPINION: Historical Happenings by Raad Ghantous, President of the San Clemente Historical Society
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hink of it! The man who first envisioned the town of San Clemente told the world in 1925: “This is just a painting five miles long and over a mile wide. Its foreground is the sea. Its background the hills. We will use for our pigments flowers and shrubs and trees and red tile and white plaster. Our streets shall follow the contour of the ground. Our beach shall always be free from the hurdy-gurdies and defilement. We believe beauty to be an asset as well as gold and silver, or cabbages and potatoes. We may build at San Clemente but one building, but we will preserve for all time these hills from the heterogeneous mixture of these terrible structures which so often destroy the beauty of our cities.”—Ole Hanson I have always found HISTORICAL Ole Hanson’s many HAPPENINGS By Raad Ghantous references to beauty and the “village beautiful” in Homer Banks’ book, The Story of San Clemente: The Spanish Village, very intriguing and not necessarily the verbiage one would expect from a typical real estate developer. Hanson had commissioned this book in 1930 and even penned the last chapter himself. I have always felt one couldn’t get any closer to the intentions and vision of the man than this source. Hanson’s very last sentence on the very last page in fact once again touches on the value of beauty.
He could have easily ended this documentation of his vision coming to life with so many other words. But instead he chose to say, “We trust that others will feel encouraged by our struggles and our success! We hope that business men will appreciate the phenomenal growth of San Clemente, the success, if you please, of BEAUTY.” So why even point this out here? Well, I believe San Clemente, more so than at any time in the past, is at a crossroads. The steps we take going forward will see us either honoring Ole’s powerful affinity for beauty—or losing our unique community soul. Today, San Clemente finds itself built out. But have we actually adjusted our approaches to reflect this reality? Or are we still applying the same economic development tools and engines of the past even as they become less appropriate and maybe even harmful in the long term? As a built-out community, we need to seriously look at heritage tourism as a sustainable and environmentally friendly economic engine. Tourists stay longer, they spend more per visit and are likely to return more often to re-experience the uniqueness of our Spanish Village. So we who are engaged in the business of San Clemente, yet who continue to ignore the unique resource and competitive advantage of our historic built environment, are not being good civic stewards— or even good business practitioners. That we are still deliberating whether or not we should designate certain areas of San Clemente as historical districts—
which many historical consultants have advised repeatedly in 2015, is unbelievable. The fact is that properties in or near historical districts appreciate at a greater rate and hold their value better and longer than properties in non-historical designated areas. The San Clemente Historical Society for over 40 years has advocated tirelessly for historical preservation. It has fought hard, in the face of petty name calling and unfounded scapegoating, to prevent the loss
a built-out commu“nity,Aswe need to seriously look at heritage tourism as a sustainable and environmentally friendly economic engine.
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of properties now widely celebrated such as Casa Romantica and the Casino San Clemente. These properties were once widely ridiculed as useless and worthless by some who later even had the audacity to claim their successful restoration and adaptive reuse as their own. Success has many fathers but failure is an orphan. This old saying often comes to mind when I read in the Homer Banks book how many times people called Ole Hanson “crazy” or “plain crazy” for want-
ing to build a city 66 miles from Los Angeles and 66 miles from San Diego. How silly! Worse than that was that Ole Hanson didn’t talk about profits, but about building only in a specific Spanish architectural style. But the “crazy” man went ahead anyways. Now and in the future, built-out San Clemente will need more economic development from efforts such as tourism. In the spirit of Ole Hanson, and an appreciation for historical preservation, the San Clemente Historical Society has formed a Heritage Tourism Committee to advocate and develop heritage tourism as a new and sustainable economic engine. It will be a relatively easy thing for the society to do since we have always been very proud of our home town and love to tell everyone why they should visit and experience for themselves the only authentic Spanish Village in the United States. Raad Ghantous was elected as president of the San Clemente Historical Society in September 2014 for a two-year term. He is an interior designer whose work includes the refurbishment of Casa Romantica. He is also the manager of the Facebook group “What Do You Think San Clemente?” which serves as a forum to discuss city events. 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.
GUEST OPINION: By John Alpay, CUSD Trustee
South Coast ROP Funding Focuses on Students
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or the past 45 years, the South Coast Regional Occupation Program has served as a model of successful collaboration between the Capistrano Unified School District and Laguna Beach Unified School District. In 1970 these two school districts came together to create the Joint Powers Authority that became the South Coast ROP. As the current president of the South Coast ROP Board of Trustees, I recognize that CUSD and LBUSD trustees all want to ensure the continued growth and success of the South Coast ROP. For those not familiar with the Regional Occupational Program concept, the South Coast ROP is our regional entity that provides career training and technical skills for lifelong learning and success in the workplace. In short, the South Coast ROP seeks to help each student develop a plan subsequent to their graduation, which may include enrollment in a four-year San Clemente Times March 26-April 1, 2015
university, a two-year community college program, a technology school or beginning a sustainable long-term career in a profession of their choosing. Due to changes in education funding at the state level, the way CUSD and LBUSD support the South Coast ROP will change on June 30, 2015. This deadline provides us an opportunity to evaluate all aspects of the South Coast ROP’s structure, educational offerings and business model, to identify opportunities for improvements, efficiencies and other enhancements, John Alpay to make sure that each dollar has a meaningful impact in the classroom environment. To the extent we have redundancies in administrative staff or other areas of the bureaucracy, we owe
it to students and taxpayers to streamline operations. At a recent CUSD Board meeting and at an ROP Board meeting, all trustees spoke in harmony regarding the need to expand opportunities for students while creating efficiencies in administrative areas, including the simple idea of not spending funds on a new South Coast ROP computerized attendance system that duplicates expenses and services already offered by both CUSD and LBUSD. Our goal is to reinvest the cost savings in K-12 counselors and academic advisors to help students navigate and be prepared for college and their future workforce environment. Given its large student population as compared to LBUSD, CUSD provides more than 97 percent of the South Coast ROP’s funding. That said, the policy direction has been a collaborative effort in partnership with LBUSD, and I know I speak
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for the CUSD community when I say that it is our intent to continue in that spirit. As president of the South Coast ROP Board, I am pleased to see that we are using this change in state funding as a means to streamline operations and plow the savings back into tangible benefits for our students. CUSD and LBUSD have been terrific partners over the past fourand-a-half decades and we look forward to these changes keeping the partnership strong as we serve our students and taxpayers for the next 45 years and beyond. John Alpay is on the Capistrano Unified School District Board of Trustees and also serves as the president of the South Coast ROP Board of Trustees. 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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p.m. Enjoy a four-week paper and textiles workshop from March 13 to April 3 at San Clemente Art Supply & Custom Framing. Cost is $150, plus materials. 1531 N. El Camino Real, 949.369.6603, www.scartsupply.com.
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Thursday | 26 DOWNTOWN SANTA ANA CERTIFIED FARMERS’ MARKET 4 p.m.-8 p.m. The OC Fair is celebrating its 125th anniversary early with a series of pop-up parties, each featuring a complimentary sweet treat and prizes including OC Fair tickets and an opportunity to win a season pass. Visit the OC Fair booth at the Downtown Santa Ana Farmers’ Market for a free treat on March 26 and June 11 and 25. The first 25 guests will also receive a free pair of tickets to the OC Fair. Spurgeon Promenade between 3rd and 4th Streets, in front of the Yost Theater, 714.708.1500, www.ocfair.com. LES MISERABLES 7 p.m.-9 p.m. St. Margaret’s Episcopal School’s Upper School musical performance program presents “Les Miserables”, the epic tale of broken dreams, passion and redemption, at the Hurlbut Theater March 26-28. Tickets are $18.75 and can be purchased online or at the box office. 31641 La Novia Avenue, San Juan Capistrano, 949.661.0108, www.smes.org/arts/box-office. KALAMA BROTHERS 7 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Live music at Iva Lee’s. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2855, www.ivalees.com. CASA UP CLOSE: DAN CAMERON 7 p.m. Chief Curator of Orange County
DANA POINT FARMERS MARKET 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Seasonal produce, flowers and much more at La Plaza Park each Saturday. 949.248.3500, www.danapoint.org.
The cast of ‘Why Do Fools Fall in Love.’ Photo: Courtesy
FRIDAY, MARCH 27: WHY DO FOOLS FALL IN LOVE? THE MUSICAL 8 p.m. Musical at the Cabrillo Playhouse. Runs through Sunday, March 29 with performances Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased online at www.cabrilloplayhouse.org or by calling the box office at 949.492.0465. Cabrillo Playhouse, 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente, www.cabrilloplayhouse.org. Museum of Art, Dan Cameron is an internationally known curator with roots in New York. He will be speaking on contemporary art and the Orange County Museum of Art at Casa Romantica. Tickets for members are $10, non-members $12, under 18 free. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org. BYE, BYE BIRDIE 7 p.m. San Clemente High School Theatre Arts Department breathes new life into the classic Broadway hit, “Bye Bye Birdie” by staging the play in the year of the high school’s opening, 1964. Performances March 26-28 at 7 p.m. and March 28 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for general admission and $12 for seniors, military, students, and children. San Clemente High School, 700 Avenida Pico. Tickets available online at www.schsdrama.com.
Friday | 27 READING OF TWO YEARS BEFORE THE MAST 1 p.m.-4 p.m. More than 100 volunteer readers will read for eight to 10 minutes each, completing the entire memoir, Two Years Before the Mast, in about 15 hours over three days. In addition, volunteers are needed to serve as “watch officers” to oversee and manage each watch. This year’s reading marks the bicentennial year of Dana Point’s namesake—Richard Henry Dana Jr. who was born on Aug. 1, 1815. To volunteer, send an e-mail to twoyearsbeforethemastdp@gmail.com or call 949.899.0907.Visit www.danapointhistorical.org. Dana Point Nature Interpretive Center, 34558 Scenic Drive, Dana Point. A DIARY OF SURFACE DESIGN WITH GRETCHEN SHANNON 2:30 p.m.-5:30
CHERYL SILVERSTEIN AT BARNOA FRENCH WINE BAR 8 p.m.-11 p.m. Make your way down to the Barnoa French Wine Bar and enjoy a night of pop, jazz and blues classics performed by San Clemente’s own Cheryl Silverstein. 831 Via Suerte 106, San Clemente, 949.388.4378, www.singingoutloud.net. CAMPFIRE PROGRAM 7 p.m.-8 p.m. Every Saturday night, join OC Parks for a campfire program that may include a presentation, wilderness safety, games and activities for children, a live animal demonstration and a chance to visit the Nature Center. Topics may vary weekly. All ages are welcome. Admission is free, parking is $5 per vehicle. Caspers Wilderness Park. 33401 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano, 949.923.2210, www.ocparks.com/caspers. POWDER AND POOFF! 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Female impersonator show. Dinner reservations recommended starting at 6 p.m. for best seating. Reservations can be made by calling in advance at 949.481.1222, 2600 Ave. Del Presidente, San Clemente, www.adelesanclementeinn.com. (Cont. on page 15)
Restaurant Spotlight: Public74 BY SAMANTHA HAMMER, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
27211 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano, 949.481.2723, www.publicrestaurants.com ward-winning chef Gerry Kent and Chad Dickey, both successful restaurateurs, partnered and opened Public74 in 2014 offering a true gastropub dining adventure that changes with the seasons. Locally grown produce, fresh, sustainably caught seafood and the highest quality meats are daily mainstays. “I’m a sucker for good food, Kent said, adding that he enjoys pushing the envelope to open up new dining experiences for Public74 customers.
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The Kobe from Wellington, a guest favorite, is a 10-ounce, medium rare American Kobe beef burger, served on a warm brioche bun with wild mushroom duxelle, leeks, warm wilted spinach, fontina cheese and a side of fries. This is definitely not your run-of-the-mill burger. Also try the Saffron Seafood Chowder, a hearty, dairy-free dish with shrimp and a selection of other fresh seafood of the day, stewed in herbs, vegetables, white wine and saffron, served over roasted potatoes with a side of grilled sourdough bread. Vegetarian options, appetizers, fresh soup of the day and children’s meals are available daily. And for those looking to soothe a sweet tooth, house-made dessert options include the
decadent Chocolate Creme Brulee and Gettin Figgy Bread Puddin. The restaurant interior is rustic with a contemporary industrial design, enhanced by the use of reclaimed building materials. Wines from around the world, high quality spirits and hand-crafted beers are among the daily offerings. Local musicians, from reggae and jazz, to acoustic sounds, can be heard on Fridays and Saturdays starting at 7:30 p.m. PRICE RANGE: $7-$36 PAYMENT ACCEPTED: Cash and credit cards HOURS: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. 11 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. SC
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Saffron Seafood Chowder. Photo: Samantha Hammer
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2015 Summer Camp Guide
A Summer of Endless Opportunities
Mathnasium
From math to dance to music, the local choices are endless when it comes to your child’s summer camp options. Try not to get overwhelmed. You have choices and we have answers. The following pages are filled with a variety of camps—academic, spiritual, artistic, athletic and more—intended to ensure your child’s brain, body and soul return to school next fall refreshed, reenergized and ready to tackle another strenuous academic year. If you need a half-day, academic camp, there is an option for you. Looking for a low-cost option or simply an hour-long activity? We’ve got that too.
Flexible Scheduling Field trips, clubs and weekly themes make for action-packed YMCA of Orange County summer camps located at schools throughout Dana Point, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano. Programs are aimed to help children grow stronger together through outings and participation in clubs such as science, cooking and sign language. Students can attend full- or part-time. www.ymcaoc.org.
Overnight Stays Week-long camps at Lazy W Ranch take campers to the waters and trails around San Juan Capistrano where they hike, surf, kayak, cook and stand-up paddleboard with small groups and experienced counselors.
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Choose from adventure or creation camp where participants learn within a Christian community, build relationships and develop new skills. www.lazywranch.org.
Keeping up with Coursework Specially trained instructors at Mathnasium utilize customized curriculum to ensure each student’s mathematic learning needs are accordingly met. From building math foundations to assisting with homework, instructors foster a learning environment geared toward academic success where students gain an understanding of concepts and build confidence. www.mathnasium.com.
Collegiate Offerings It’s never too early to think about college. Since the early 1980s, Saddleback College has been giving students ages 7 to 17 a chance to experience higher education through College for Kids. Offered in three sessions, students can develop their own class schedules, selecting from courses in writing, math, Spanish, science, theater, sports, film animation and more. www.saddleback.edu.
Taking the Stage Budding performers can grow their reper-
toire of skills during weekly camps at the Cabrillo and Camino Real playhouses with Acting Academy for Kids. Acting, music and dance classes culminate in a Friday performance on the main stage. Each week brings a new theme—from Frozen to Little Orphan Annie—and students can attend one week or all summer long. www.actingacademyforkids.com. ••••• These are just a few offerings in the neighborhood. Browse the rest of our Summer Camp Guide for a number of area camps aimed to fit your—and your child’s—summertime schedules, needs and wallets.
2015 Summer Camp Guide Summer is a time for exploration. This season, indulge your child’s interests by enrolling them in camps that will make sure they stay physically active, mentally sharp and creatively challenged.
Arts Acting Academy for Kids
Summer Performing Arts Camps serving ages 4 to 13. Campers are guided through a full theater immersion experience via four daily classes—music, art, acting and dance. The culminating event will be a Friday performance on the main stage at Camino Real Playhouse and the Cabrillo Playhouse. Children can participate for one week, the entire summer or anywhere in between. It’s time to watch your star shine. Camino Real Playhouse, 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, Cabrillo Playhouse, 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente, 714.747.4915, www.actingacademyforkids.com.
DanMan’s Summer Rock Camps
Not your father’s band. DanMan’s five-day intensive workshops let campers create and name their own rock bands and put on a real show for family and friends. Instructions on guitar, piano, drums, bass and vocals are provided by inspiring, professional music teachers. Exercises include creating set lists, T-shirts, band posters, a photo shoot and rehearsing for the big gig. Cost is $250. Bring in DanMan’s ad from this issue before June 15 and receive $25 off. Camps begin July 6. 24699 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.496.6556, www.danmans.com.
The Arts Project of Orange County Spend your summer at San Clemente’s one-stop shop for all things art. We offer classes in acting, voice, music and studio art for creative kid ages 3 and up. Your aspiring musician can make music at The Sound Studio. The Art Studio explores mediums such as painting, drawing and mixed media. In the Black Box Studio, become a triple threat in singing, acting and dancing. 1317 Calle Avanzado, San Clemente, 949.276.2787, www.theartsprojectoc.com.
Education JSerra Catholic High School
Ocean Institute
JSerra Catholic High School is excited to announce its brand new summer program for middle school students— Lion Engage. Designed for students entering sixth through eight grades, Lion Engage is a great opportunity to dive into experiential learning. Students will learn hands-on from passionate and engaging instructors, interact with high school student mentors and have fun while doing it. 23651 Junipero Serra Road, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.9307 ext. 1107, www.jserra.org/lionengage.
Mathnasium
Mathnasium programs are aimed at preventing summer learning loss and helping students prepare for what lies ahead. For some, that means a review of previous material while others benefit from previewing upcoming concepts. We offer several options like our most popular—a package of Power Math Workout sessions—or a short-term boot camp. Need help deciding? We can help you determine what program best suits your child. Dana Point: 949.240.6284, San Clemente: 949.481.6284, www.mathnasium.com.
Mission San Juan Capistrano Mission San Juan Capistrano is pleased to offer summertime programs the entire family can enjoy, including weekly activities and summer camps. Weekly craft activities for children ages 6 to 12 will run from July 6 through Aug. 28. This year’s camp offerings include the Ceramic Clay Camp running July 6 to July 17 and July 20 to July 31. The popular Adventure Sleepover: Night at the Mission will be held July 17 and 18. 26801 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.
Ocean Institute
Let your child explore the mysteries of the ocean through our unique, hands-on marine science and maritime history summer camps. Campers can study marine wildlife in our labs, take a cruise aboard our research
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vessel Sea Explorer, or even step back in time to the life of a tallship sailor in the 1800s. Camps are suitable for kids and teens ages 5 to 17 and include week-long day camps and overnight adventures. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.
Registration opens April 1. 28000 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo, 949.582.4646, www.saddleback.edu/ce.
Saddleback College
SV Kids summer day camp provides a safe Christian environment with fun activities and field-trips, as well as grade-appropriate academic review. Camp runs nine weeks, from June 8 to Aug. 7. Each week has its own exciting theme, like “Survivor,” and “Amazing Race.” Cost for K-6th grade students is $205 a week. Junior Counselor program for 7th and 8th graders is $85 a week. Email svkids@svcschools.org for more. 26333 Oso Road, San Juan Capistrano, 949.443.4050, www.svcschools.org.
College for Kids gives children and teens ages 7 to 17 a chance to experience real college life in a safe and enriching environment on the Saddleback College campus in Mission Viejo. Power Week runs June 22 through 25, followed by three two-week College for Kids sessions running from June 29 to Aug. 3. Kids will enjoy a fun-filled array of academic and sports opportunities.
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Book Smart Help your children stay sharp, hone in on reading skills and stay ahead of the curve this summer by partaking in free events at your local library branch. The Dana Point and San Juan Capistrano libraries have programs aimed to help students increase their vocabularies, improve reading abilities and more. Be sure to mark your calendars for upcoming events like reading to trained therapy dogs and hands-on projects for children and tweens. MONDAY
Family Storytime
6:30 p.m. Get into the fun once a month as the Sunshine Readers host family story time at the San Juan Capistrano Library. Upcoming dates include: April 20, May 18, June 15, July 20 and Aug 17. 7 p.m. One Monday a month families are invited for a night of stories, songs and fun at the Dana Point Library. Don’t forget your PJs. All ages invited. Dates include: March 30, April 27, May 18 and June 22. TUESDAY
Preschool Storytime
and their caregivers. Enjoy stories, songs, crafts and more. WEDNESDAY
Read to a Dog
3 p.m. Children can practice their skills and build confidence reading aloud by sharing favorite tales with certified therapy dogs on the first Wednesday of each month at the Dana Point Library.
Family Storytime
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11:30 a.m. Bring the entire family for stories and rhymes in both English and Spanish at the San Juan Capistrano Library each Wednesday. All ages are welcome. THURSDAY
Pajama Storytime
Kids Club
4 p.m. Elementary school children, ages 5 to 8, are invited to the Dana Point Library every second Thursday of the month to take part in fun, informative hands-on activities and experiments.
Tween Scene
11:15 a.m. Join the San Juan Capistrano Library every Tuesday for a fun—and story—filled event for children ages 3 to 6
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4 p.m. Tweens ages 9 to 12 can participate in hands-on experiments and group projects—like building parachutes and making snow—at the Dana Point Library.
St. Anne Summer Knights Camp Designed for children from preschool through middle school, St. Anne Summer Knights Camp days are filled with a balance of light academics, arts and crafts, water play, weekly themes, special guests, cooking and field trips. The flexible schedule is ideal for working parents and kids looking for some summer fun in a fun, safe environment. Sign up and join us for all or part of our program. 32451 Bear Brand Road, Laguna Niguel, 949.276.6711, www.st-anne.org/summercamp.
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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO LIBRARY 31495 El Camino Real San Juan Capistrano, Calif. 949.493-1752 www.ocpl.org/libloc/sjc Hours of Operation: Monday to Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday: Closed Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday: Noon to 5 p.m.
DANA POINT LIBRARY 33481 Niguel Road Dana Point, Calif. 949.496.5517 www.ocpl.org/libloc/dana Hours of Operation: Monday to Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday: Noon to 5 p.m.
SAN CLEMENTE LIBRARY: MOBILE HUB Vista Hermosa Sports Park 987 Avenida Vista Hermosa San Clemente, Calif. www.ocpl.org/libloc.sc Hours of Operation: Wednesday to Saturday: Noon to 5 p.m. The main library at 242 Avenida Del Mar is currently closed for construction but will reopen in June.
Use your summer to be inspired and explore your interests in the arts and STEM through St. Margaret’s Episcopal School summer programs. Summer 2015 at St. Margaret’s is a world of new challenges, hands-on, creative experiences and mind-blowing fun for students of all ages. Exclusive partnerships with the UCI School of Engineering and the Winder Academy of Music. Visit www.smes.org/summer to discover all of St. Margaret’s summer offerings for students preschool to grade 12. 31641 La Novia, San Juan Capistrano, 949.661.0108.
Talega Life Church Preschool Our mission is to provide a positive first step in a child’s lifelong journey of faith and
education. We believe that every child is a precious gift from God. It is our goal to love and nurture each child in our care. We seek to aid in the child’s development: physically, spiritually, intellectually, emotionally and socially. 1050 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, 949.542.8680, www.talegachurch.com.
Fitness 949 Volleyball Club In just six years, 949 Volleyball Club has won six Junior Olympic medals and two Junior National Championship titles. 949 provides camps for all ability levels ages 9 to 18. Here, our goal is to teach beginners the game’s fundamentals and to prepare established players for NCAA competition. 949 promotes sportsmanlike behavior in and out of the gym, instills the values of integrity, dedication and hard work and focuses on having fun. 32701 Calle Perfecto, San Juan Capistrano, 949.374.2890, www.949vb.com.
American Beach Volleyball Club
Located at Doheny State Beach, American Beach Volleyball Club offers fun, encouraging, high-level volleyball coaching and play for participants ages 8 to 22. Registration for spring/summer sessions is now open for ages 12 to 22. July and August sessions are also offered for ages 8 to 12. In our fourth year, we have some of the best youth beach volleyball players in the United States with athletes on sand volleyball scholarships to UCLA, Pepperdine and USC. www.americanbeachvolleyballclub.com.
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Aquazot Swim Club The Aquazot Swim Club summer session is designed as a fun and structured program to develop swimming skills for 5 to 12 year olds who are already water safe. Our experienced instructors employ the most recent aquatics methods to progress each student through from basic to advanced stroke ability in all four competitive strokes. Mini swim meets will be held every two weeks as a fun way to judge each student’s progress. 680 California Ave, Irvine, 714.470.3763, www.aquazot.org.
Bella Collina Towne & Golf Club Evidence suggests regular physical activity may help improve a student’s academic performance. This summer, challenge your child by introducing them to the exciting world of golf. Each weeklong session includes instruction by experienced, nurturing golf professionals. Campers enjoy confidence-building activities, on course play and fun games. Golf achievement medals are awarded at the end of each week. Clubs, lunch and snack
provided. Runs from June 22 through Aug. 14. Cost is $275. 200 Avenida La Pata, San Clemente, 949.498.3771, www.bellacollinasanclemente.com.
Endless Summer Surf Camp
Dana West Yacht Club Junior Sailing Camp Dana West Yacht Club is again offering their sailing camp to community kids ages 8 to 18. The dates of the sessions, which are independent or consecutive are: June 22 to July 3, July 6 to July 17, and July 20 to July 31. Larger boats are now available for older or more advanced sailors. Check out their junior video at: www.dwyc.org. DWYC was named “The Best Yacht Club in Dana Point” by readers of the DP Times in 2013 and 2014. 714.746.1596, juniors@dwyc.org.
Doheny Junior Lifeguard: Waterman’s Academy This Program emphasizes teamwork, leadership and safety while introducing young people to safe marine and aquatic recreation oppor-
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tunities. The academy will provide quality water safety education while improving participant’s physical conditioning, their understanding of the environment and their respect for themselves and their community. This is accomplished through activities such as open water swimming, stand-up paddling, paddle-boarding, surfing, kayaking, free diving, self-rescue and more. All abilities and skill levels may participate. 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.6162, www.dohojg.com.
Learn to surf at San Clemente’s premier surf camp where dreams have come true since 1992. Whether you have never surfed or if you want to take your surfing to the next level we have surf instruction and coaching for you. We have day and overnight surf camps as well as private and group lessons for beginning, intermediate and advanced surfers. Also offering surf and turf camps at Talega Golf Course with PGA Teacher of the year Randy Chang. 949.498.7862, www.endlesssummersurfcamp.com.
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Etnies Skatepark
Julie Foudy Soccer Camp
Etnies Skatepark offers the most dynamic weekly summer skateboarding camps in Orange County. Each camper receives a camp shirt and has the opportunity to create a skateboard deck. During breaks, campers have full access to the video game lounge so the days are always exciting and fun-filled. Photography and videography camps are also available. Etnies Skatepark covers 62,000 square feet, making it the largest free public skatepark in America. 20028 Lake Forest Drive, 949.916.5870, www.etniesskatepark.com.
The Julie Foudy Soccer Camp returns to Mission Viejo, July 14-17, for our 20th year. Imagine Olympic and World Cup champions, pro players and collegiate coaches advising your daughter. Our unique full-day camp is highlighted by U.S. National Team exercises, team building and leadership development from the most successful female players and coaches in the game. Also, for little ones, the Julie Foudy Happy Feet Program offers half-day fun for boys and girls ages 3 to 7. www.juliefoudysoccercamps.com.
JP’s Surf Camp
Julie Foudy S occer Camp Courtesy of Julie Foudy Soccer Camp
Located in North Beach, JP’s Surf camp was founded in 2001 with a focus on small, group-based instruction—the student to instructor ratio is 3 to 1. Camps run from June 22 through Aug. 14 with sessions being held from 9 a.m. to noon and 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Singleday, multiple-day and full-week camps are available as well as private lessons. Surfboards and advanced instruction are also provided. Early Bird pricing has started. 949.547.2088, www.jpssurfcamp.com.
OC Junior Guards OC Junior Guards is staffed and operated by OC Lifeguards. Junior guard instructors are certified lifeguards who teach students critical ocean safety fundamentals through hands-on experience in a variety of lifesaving and waterman/ woman activities. Get safe for summer. Ages 8-15. Location: Strands Beach, Dana Point. Times: Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dates: Session 1: June 22-July 3($345). Session 2: July 6-July 17($345). Session 3: July 20-July 31($345). Session 4: Aug. 3-Aug. 14($345). Sign up at www.ocjuniorguards.com, 949.443.0773.
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Getting Crafty Whether they be cultural, culinary or creative, local recreation programs for the cities of Dana Point, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano are full of camp and course options for everyone in your household. Ballet Folklorico provides a low-cost opportunity for participants ages 7 to 18 to build self-esteem, work in teams, learn about cultural diversity and interact with students from schools across San Juan Capistrano. Dance lessons are offered bi-weekly on a year-round basis. www.sanjuancapistrano.org.
tummy. Attendees are inspired to cook, create and experiment in the kitchen. Classes are held Monday to Friday and offered in four sessions. www.san-clemente.org. Incrediflix Camps encourage kids to take the reins get behind the scenes during these animation and filmmaking camps. Participants will learn about brain storming, story structure and storyboarding. New themes offered during each weeklong course. www.san-clemente.org. Magic of Musical Theatre Camp brings the joy of imagination, exploration and creativity to participants ages 8 to 12 years. Each camper sings, dances and memorizes Broadway lyrics before putting on a group musical showcase at the end if this oneweek program. www.danapoint.org.
Coyote Clay Camp offers participants ages 7 to 10 the chance to get creative with mud. Students learn ceramic, hand-building techniques and how to throw clay on a wheel to create sea animals, chalkboards, boxes, animal banks and more. Camps are two weeks long. www.danapoint.org. Culinary Kids gives children ages 5 to 12 years old the hands-on instruction necessary to see meals from start to finish—or oven to
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Red Tide Swim Team This is a novice summer team for swimmers ages 4 to 16. Under the direction of Saddleback Valley Christian School coach Bert Bergen, swimmers are taught strokes, dives and turns in a welcoming environment. Swimmers have fun, learn race strategies and earn ribbons in four local dual meets. Program runs June 16 to July 31 with practices Tuesday to Friday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. JSerra Catholic High School, 26351 Junipero Serra Road, San Juan Capistrano, 949.291.1659, redtideswimteam@gmail.com.
San Clemente Dance & Performing Arts Center San Clemente Dance is celebrating its 20th anniversary with fun and exciting summer camps and workshops for dancers of all levels and all ages—from 3 to adult. An eight-week summer session and weeklong dance camps with themes like Cinderella and Frozen will be offered along with camps featuring a variety of dance styles such as tap, ballet and hip hop. Workshops are also available for more serious dancers with California’s top teachers. 1321 Calle Avanzado, San Clemente, 949.498.7571, www.sanclementedance.com.
San Clemente Municipal Golf Course Whether driving a ball for the first time or honing in on your short game, experienced golf instructors at San Clemente Municipal are ready
to teach. Junior golf camps for kids age 6 to 14 are limited to just 12 students and are aimed at building a love for the game through practice and lots of fun. A developmental boot camp for high school aged students is also available with a focus on personal instruction. 150 E. Magdalena, San Clemente, 949.697.7224, 949.361.8380, www.sanclementegc.com.
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South Coast Conservatory Join us at South Coast Conservatory for our incredible summer programs. Starting July 6 we will offer weeklong camps in a variety of dance styles for kids ages 4 to 10. Become a ballet princess, perfect your cartwheel or learn to break dance. We provide the best training in ballet, jazz, hip-hop, cheernastics, tumbling and musical theater. Register now to reserve your spot. Space is limited. 27652 Camino Capistrano, Laguna Niguel; 400-C Camino de Estrella, San Clemente, 949.367.0099, www.mvdpac.com.
Tstreet Volleyball Club
Tstreet Volleyball Club trains more than 350 athletes ages 9 to 18 and is recognized as one of the top clubs in the country. Conveniently located in Irvine’s Spectrum District, Tstreet offers a full range of position-specific general skills and clinics all summer. All participants, whether beginning or advanced, are placed in a serious learning environment. Experienced coaches, following in the footsteps of founder Olympic gold medalist Troy Tanner, teach proper volleyball mechanics in competitive fun drills. 949.305.8083, www.tstreetvolleyball.com.
Waterbabies Sw im S ch ool
Courtesy of Westwind Sailing
Waterbabies Swim School Waterbabies Swim School has provided year-round swim instruction for babies and children for more than 20 years. Specializing in infant aquatics, we offer programming for children at two months of age with a caregiver in the water, which is always heated to 92 degrees. Our students continue to learn all four competitive strokes with proper side breathing and body alignment. Many students continue on to swim extremely well due to their early stroke mastery. 142 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.488.2512, www.waterbabiesswimschool.com.
Westwind Sailing & Paddling
Westwind Sailing has been providing public access, safe boating education at the OC Sailing and Events Center since 1987. Summer fun at Westwind includes sailing classes/day camps, paddling classes/day camps for all ages and skill levels. Westwind is US Sailing, Community Sailing sanctioned, and our staff is US Sailing, USCG, ASI, ACA, CPR and first aid certified. Camps and classes meet at OC Sailing & Events Center. 34451 Ensenada Place, Dana Point Harbor, 949.492.3035, www.westwindsailing.com.
Other Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley
Courtesy of Waterbabies Swim School
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley offers summer day camp programs at three different south Orange County
locations including: San Juan Capistrano, Aliso Viejo and Rancho Santa Margarita. Day Camp runs from June 22 through Aug. 21 and is offered Monday through Friday. Members participate in fun hands-on activities and field trips. Member’s age ranges, cost and time frames vary by location. Call for more information. 1 Via Positiva, San Juan Capistrano, 949.240.7898, www.bgccapo.com.
Boys & Girls Club of the South Coast Area
Prevent summer learning loss by extending your child’s learning all summer with Summer Brain Gain. The program helps students build literacy, research, math and technology skills while exploring ideas, participating in fun projects, working in groups and expressing themselves. The Brain Gain will help your child learn in amazing ways. Program runs from June 22 to Aug. 20. Fees are $30 per child. Email marybruner@ bgcsca.org for more information. 1304 Calle Valle, San Clemente, 949.484.0205, www.begreatsanclemente.org.
City of San Clemente
Adventures are now open with sizzling early bird savings lasting until May 5. Explore sports, surfing, science, performing arts, film, dance, cooking, day camps and so much more to guarantee your best summer ever. Not sure what camp to sign up for? Come to Campalooza at the Aquatics Center, 987 Avenida Vista Hermosa, on Saturday, May 9 for free giveaways, discounts, to meet instructors and a recreation swim. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/sanclementerecreation for more. 949.429.8797, www.san-clemente.org/recreation.
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Emerald Cove Day Camp
Emerald Cove Day Camp offers children creative outdoor fun in a nurturing, faith-based environment. The program is designed to help children grow in character, skills, relationships and faith. Three sessions will be held from June 29 to July 10; July 13 to 24 and July 27 to Aug. 7. Camp is held Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Activities include archery, nature exploration, horsemanship, games, arts, field trips, singing and daily inspirations. 949.361.3077, www.emeraldcovedaycamp.com.
Lifesavers of Tomorrow California’s lifeguards are held in high regard. Throughout the year they keep a close watch on local waters ensuring the safety of beachgoers. And each spring young hopefuls show their skills as they try out for one of a few coveted summer jobs. For many, it’s a childhood dream— dreams that are fostered during the summer when junior lifeguard programs welcome area youth to learn about water safety, improve their physical conditioning, gain an understanding of the environment and build a respect for themselves, their parents and peers. “We are educating the future leaders of California who will go far beyond Junior Lifeguards,” said Seasonal Lifeguard II Eric Martin, junior guard coordinator at Doheny State Beach. For area youth interested in junior watermen and lifeguard programs there are a few options from the City of San Clemente, California State Parks, California Junior Lifeguard Programs and Orange County. This year, state parks have introduced a pilot course at Doheny State Beach that acts as a stepping stone for participants to becoming actual lifeguards. The Watermans Academy is for those who have completed Junior Lifeguards and maintains junior program fundamentals while integrating stand-up paddle, dory races, free drives, tide pool exploration, conservation practices, CPR, first aid and rescues. CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS San Clemente State Junior Lifeguards Two sessions—from June 29 to July 24 and July 27 to Aug. 21—will be held for
participants ages 8 to 15. Program runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Tryouts for new junior guard participants are required. www.scstatejg.com. DOHENY STATE JUNIOR LIFEGUARDS Waterman Academy The academy will be offered in four sessions: June 22 to July 3; July 6 to July 17; July 20 to July 31; and Aug. 3 to Aug. 14. Courses will be held five days a week. Swim test not yet scheduled. www.dohojg.com. CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE Junior Lifeguards Three sessions are offered to participants ages 9 to 17 from June 22 to July 10; July 13 to July 31; and Aug. 3 to Aug. 21. Sessions run Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon or 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Swim test required before registration. www.san-clemente.org. CALIFORNIA JUNIOR LIFEGUARD Salt Creek Beach Junior Lifeguards The Essential Junior Guard program is offered in weekly sessions starting June 29. The Junior Guard program will be held in three sessions: June 22 to July 10; July 13 to July 13 to July 31 and Aug. 3 to Aug. 21 for participants ages 8 to 17. www.jrlifeguards.com. ORANGE COUNTY OC Junior Guards Participants ages 8 to 15 can choose from four two-week sessions: June 22 to July 3; July 6 to July 17; July 20 to July 31; and Aug. 3 to Aug. 14. Courses run five days a week from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. New enrollees must complete swim test. www.oclg.org.
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Henken Orthodontics
Talega Life Church
Summer is a time for fun. It is also a time to ensure your child’s mind, body and dental health are in tip-top shape. Take this break from school as an opportunity to visit Dr. Edmond Henken—an orthodontist celebrating 27 years of creating “winning smiles” in south Orange County—for all your family’s aesthetic orthodontic needs like Invisalign and clear braces. Open Monday through Friday. 1171 Puerta Del Sol, Suite B, San Clemente, 949.661.3336, www.teamortho.com.
TLC summer camp is designed to meet the ever growing needs of the youth in our community through fun, mentorship and education. As a state licensed program, we offer weekly themes and field trips with corresponding arts and crafts, games and activities. At TLC, campers are given a daily opportunity to explore their world, make new friends and build invaluable life skills. 1040 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, 949.545.0188, www.talegachurch.com.
La Cristianita Preschool
The Shoreline Church
OC Juni or Guards Courtesy of OC Junior Guards
Talega Life Church
La Cristianita offers flexible programs for children ages 18 months to 5 years. Schedules are available for two, three and five days per week for full or half-days. Summer sessions are being offered from June 22 to July 16 and July 20 to Aug. 14. There will be two separate weeks of Vacation Bible School. During the summer, we will welcome The Lizard Lady, a mad scientist and more. La Cristianita Preschool, 35522 Camino Capistrano, San Clemente, 949.496.1405, www.clcsanclemente.org.
St. Andrews by-the-Sea
At St. Andrew’s summer program, Everest, children ages 4 years old through fifth-grade will learn how to conquer life’s challenges with God’s mighty power. Participants will embark on an icy expedition guided by experienced leaders who will help them overcome obstacles. Program runs July 20 to 24 from 9 a.m. to noon. Cost is $60 per child. 2001 Calle Frontera, San Clemente, 949.492.2537, www.sabts.com.
Pipeline Kids has great plans this summer, starting with the Pajama Jam on May 29, filled with games, prizes, worship and of course, sleep. Get your summer moving with Vacation Bible School, running June 22 to 25, followed by a two-day surf camp at North Beach on July 7 and 8. Our final event is a week of fun and adventure at the Forest Home Christian Conference Center from Aug. 2 to 7. Contact Anna Nelson for more info: 949.369.7283 ext. 11, anna@theshoreline.org.
YMCA of Orange County Are you ready to do more and be more this summer? Summer Camp at the YMCA is a fun, action-packed adventure filled with sports, outdoor activities and field trips—the best part is, camp is located right on a local school campus. This licensed full-day program focuses on character development, involves campers in a service learning project, engages participants through clubs and features trips to the zoo, planetarium and more. 866.837.9622, www.ymcaoc.org/camps.
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Avoid the Summer Slide Summer is almost here. Coupled with your child’s departure from classroom instruction is what some researchers refer to as the “summer slide”—the loss of learning over summer break. Dodge it.
Practice
There are things parents can do to take charge, avoid the slide and ensure learning is a priority even as summer fun comes knocking on the door. Here are some ideas from Carrie Jasper, director of outreach to parents and families at the U.S. Department of Education, for you to challenge and encourage your child.
Discover fun ways to incorporate summer learning. Visit a museum, zoo, farmers market, beach, park or festival. Plan your day together. Look at maps and figure out how far you will travel. When it’s all over, have your child talk about, write or draw their favorite parts of the day.
Set Goals
Determine what you and your child will accomplish in a set time—like learning the ABCs in Spanish after one week, knowing how to multiply by nines in two weeks, learning how to print your first and last name in three weeks or finishing the Harry Potter series by summer’s end.
Set aside 10 to 15 minutes a day to work on each goal. Also, invest in work and reading books for your child’s soon-to-be grade level and practice upcoming concepts.
Apply What You’ve Learned
Explore various ways to apply developed skills. Have your child add up the items on your next grocery store trip or read street and business signs aloud.
Go on an Adventure
Celebrate
Enjoy a mid-summer reward and celebrate all the goals set and achieved before school starts. The Federal Registry for Educational Excellence provides a free database with digital teaching and learning resources— including articles on fire safety, Women’s History Month, staying healthy, cyber safety and more—at www.free.ed.gov.
GETTING OUT (Cont. from page 14) MILLERTIME BOOGIE 8:30 p.m-11 p.m. Live music at Molly Bloom’s Irish Bar and Restaurant. 2391 S El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.218.0120, www.mollybloomspub.com.
Sunday | 29 BEACH CHURCH 8 a.m. Visit Christ Lutheran’s Beach Church on the sand in San Clemente North Beach near the Metrolink station. Worship and fellowship for all ages—with the ocean, dolphins and an occasional train as a backdrop. Call 949.496.2621 or visit www.clcsanclemente.org. SAN CLEMENTE FARMERS MARKET 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Bundles of flowers, fresh produce and much more every Sunday on Avenida Del Mar. Rain or shine. SERRA CHAPEL TOUR 11:15 a.m. In honor of Father Serra’s 300th birthday celebration, tour the Serra Chapel, the oldest operating church in California. Tours are every Sunday. Admission $2-$3. Price is in addition to museum admission for non-members. Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Ortega Highway, 949.234.1320, www.missionsjc.com/activities/holiday-crafts.php.
Monday | 30 MOMMY MOVIE MONDAYS 10 a.m. Moms and dads are welcome to bring their baby along to the theater every Monday at Krikorian Theaters. 641 Camino De Los Mares, San Clemente, 949.661.7610, www.kptmovies.com. COUNTRY DANCIN’ WITH PATRICK AND FRIENDS 6:30 p.m. Every Monday at The Swallow’s Inn with steak night and happy hour prices. 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.3188.
Tuesday | 31 OPEN MIC NIGHT 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Singer/songwriters perform at The Point Restaurant open mic every Tuesday. Bring your instrument and your voice. 34085 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, 949.464.5700, www.thepointrestaurantandbar.com. DREAM BROTHER 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Live music at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.
Wednesday | 01 NATIVE AMERICAN BASKET WEAVING 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Learn about the traditions San Clemente Times March 26-April 1, 2015
and culture of basket weaving at Mission San Juan Capistrano. First and third Wednesday of every month. Free with paid admission. 26801 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com. ZAKIR HUSSAIN’S CELTIC CONNECTIONS 8 p.m. Presented by the Philharmonic Society of Orange County, legendary tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain brings his groundbreaking new project Celtic Connections: The Pulse of the World to Costa Mesa as part of his first North American tour. Tickets start at $20. Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, South Coast Plaza, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.2787, www.eclecticorange.com.
Thursday | 02 SPRING BREAK CAMPS AT OCEAN INSTITUTE 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Junior Neptunes for kids ages 6-8 and Junior Oceanographers for ages 9-12 will teach children about ocean science. Neptunes will interact with animals in the lab, conduct experiments in underwater adaptations and observe sea lions in the wild. Oceanographers will explore what it is like to be a marine scientist, with a tidepool walk and hands-on lab activities including a fish dissection. Both camps include a twohour cruise aboard the R/V Sea Explorer. Cost is $75 for non-members. Members receive a discount. Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.
Atlanta Rhythm Section. Photo: Courtesy
ARS Comes to the Coach House BY EVAN DA SILVA, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
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tlanta Rhythm Section will be performing at the Coach House in San Juan Capistrano on Sunday, March 29 with doors opening at 5 p.m. and the show beginning at 7 p.m. Originating in Doraville, Ga., ARS formed in 1970 after the future bandmates worked together on a Roy Orbison recording session. The group’s first two albums with Decca Records failed to make the splash the group was hoping for and subsequently led them to join Polydor Records in 1974. After three more unsuccessful albums the group finally hit their stride in 1977 with their single “So In to You,” which made it into the U.S. Top 10. The album A Rock and Roll Alternative, which included the breakthrough single, eventually went gold. ARS followed the success by producing another strong effort with Champagne Jam in 1978, which again propelled the band into the Top 10 and later went
WEEDING THROUGH THE MYTHS: A FACTUAL LOOK AT MARIJUANA 6:30 p.m. San Clemente’s Wellness & Prevention Center presents the “Get to 21” speaker series event, “Weeding through the Myths: A Factual Look At Marijuana,” at the San Clemente Community Center. Experts from Colorado and the local community will discuss the effects marijuana legalization has had on families, businesses and healthcare. Admission is free. 100 N. Calle Seville. wellnessandpreventionsanclemente.com. TRITON VOCAL ARTS SPRING CONCERT 7 p.m. Please come and enjoy an evening with Triton Vocal Arts students in the Triton Center at San Clemente High School featuring: Madrigals, A Cappella, Bel Canto, Triton Varsity Men’s Chorus, Concert Choir, and featured soloists. Conducted by: Jeremy Wiggins, Triton Vocal Arts Director. Tickets can be purchased the day of the concert at the Triton Center. Box Office opens at 6 p.m. General Admission $10, students and children $7. 700 Avenida Pico, 949.492.4165, www.tritonvocalmusic.com. UPCOMING EVENTS: SAT, APRIL 4 SENSATIONAL SPRINGTACULAR 7 a.m.-Noon. Enjoy a family-friendly day of food and entertainment. A pancake breakfast begins at 7 a.m., followed by children’s activities and bunny visits at 9 a.m., egg
hunts by age group at 10 a.m. and finally, the “Splashtacular” rec swim session. Food will be priced nominally, both egg hunts are free and standard recreation swim fees apply. Vista Hermosa Sports Park, 987 Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente, www.sanclemente.org. CAPO BEACH & DANA POINT EGG HUNTS 9 a.m.-10 a.m. Hop on down to Pines Park in Capistrano Beach or Sea Canyon Park in Dana Point for the annual Egg Hunts. The events begin at 9 a.m. with a marionette show, kids games, petting zoo and Easter Bunny visits. The Egg Hunt begins promptly
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platinum, thanks to the single “Imaginary Lover.” The string of success would earn the group a performance for President Jimmy Carter at the White House. After a break leading well into the mid‘90s, ARS rerecorded their biggest hits in the live-in-studio album Atlanta Rhythm Section ’96. At this same time the band would be inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame and would also be honored in September 1996 at the Georgia World Fair Congress Center. Current band members include Dean Daughtry on keyboards and vocals, Rodney Justo providing vocals, Steve Stone and Justin Senker playing bass, Jim Kneeling on drums and percussion and David Anderson on guitar. The Coach House is located at 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. Tickets are $25 and dinner reservations with priority seating are also available. For tickets or more information call 949.496.8930 or go to www.thecoachhouse.com. SC at 10 a.m. for ages up to 10 years old. Bring an empty basket to collect the plastic eggs and candy. Call the City of Dana Point Community Services & Parks Department at 949.248.3530. Pines Park, 34941 Camino Capistrano, Capistrano Beach; Sea Canyon Park, 33093 Santiago Drive, Dana Point, www.danapoint.org. For our full calendar, visit the “Event Calendar” at www.sanclementetimes.com. Have an event? Send your listing to events@sanclementetimes.com
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Body Mind Spirit Intensive Outpatient Program
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Oasis Heating & Air
31648 Rancho Viejo Rd. Ste. A, 949.420.1321, www.oasisair.com
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ASAP Appliance Service
3200 Legendario, 949.361.7713, www.asapapplianceservice.com
ART GALLERIES
San Clemente Art Association 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.492.7175, www.scartgallery.com
BOOKS
Village Books
99 Avenida Serra, 949.492.1114, www.DowntownSanClemente.com
CHIROPRACTIC
Thompson Chiropractic
629 Camino De Los Mares, Suite 104, 949.240.1334, www.thompson-chiro.com
CHOCOLATE/CANDY
Schmid’s Fine Chocolate
99 Avenida Del Mar, 949.369.1052, www.schmidschocolate.com
CONCRETE
Costa Verde Landscape
Lic.: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) 949.361.9656, www.costaverdelandscaping.com
DENTISTS
William Brownson, D.D.S.
3553 Camino Mira Costa, Ste B, 949.493.2391, www.drbrownson.com
Eric Johnson, D.D.S.
647 Camino de los Mares, Ste. 209, 949.493.9311, www.drericjohnson.com
Kristen Ritzau DDS
122 Avenida Cabrillo, 949.498.4110, www.KristenRitzauDDS.com
EDIBLE LANDSCAPING
Organics Out Back
949.354.2258, www.organicsoutback.com
ELECTRICAL
Arcadia Electric
949.361.1045, www.arcadiaelectric.com
FURNITURE
South Coast Furniture & Mattress
109 Calle de los Molinos, 949.492.5589, www.southcoastfurniture.com
GRAPHIC DESIGN
IMAGES/Creative Solutions
117 Del Gado Road, 949.366.2488, www.imgs.com
HARP LESSONS & RENTALS
Wendy-Harpist
949.482.9025, www.orangecountyharpist.com
HEATING
Oasis Heating & Air
31648 Rancho Viejo Rd. Ste. A, 949.420.1321, www.oasisair.com
HOME DÉCOR
South Coast Furniture & Mattress
109 Calle de los Molinos, 949.492.5589, www.southcoastfurniture.com
LANDSCAPING
Costa Verde Landscape
Lic.: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) 949.361.9656, www.costaverdelandscaping.com
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South Coast Furniture & Mattress
109 Calle de los Molinos, 949.492.5589, www.southcoastfurniture.com
MORTGAGES
Brian Wiechman, Equity Coast Mortgage A division of Pinnacle Capital Mortgage 949.533.9209, www.equitycoastmortgage.com
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SC Rider Supply
520 S. El Camino Real, 949.388.0521, www.scridersupply.com
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114 Avenida Del Mar #4, 949.366.9386
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PERIODONTICS & DENTAL IMPLANTS
Dr. Alice P. Moran, DMD
1001 Avenida Pico, Ste. K, 949.361.4867 (GUMS), www.moranperio.com
PHARMACIES
Sea View Pharmacy
665 Camino De Los Mares, #101, 949.496.0123, www.seaviewpharmacy.com
PLUMBING
Bill Metzger Plumbing
929 Calle Negocio Suite D, 949.492.3558, www.billmetzgerplumbing.com
Chick’s Plumbing
949.496.9731, www.chicks-plumbing.com
POOL SERVICE, REPAIR, REMODEL
SC Pool & Spa Works
1311 N. El Camino Real, 949.498.7665, www.scpoolworks.com
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Syrens Hair Parlor
217 Avenida Del Mar, Ste. E, 949.361.9006, www.syrens.com
SCHOOLS
Capistrano Valley Christian Schools
32032 Del Obispo Street, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.5683, www.cvcs.org
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South Coast Furniture & Mattress
109 Calle de los Molinos, 949.492.5589, www.southcoastfurniture.com
SWIMMING SCHOOL
Waterbabies Swim School
142 Avenida Granada, 949.488.2512, www.waterbabiesswimschool.com
TERMITES
Colony Termite Control
1402 Calle Alcazar, 949.361.2500, www.colonytermite.com
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San Clemente Website Design
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Danman’s Music School
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PROFILES OF OUR COMMUNITY GUEST OPINION: On Life and Love After 50 by Tom Blake
A Nostalgic Weekend Getaway Getting a chance to relive some fine memories in the San Fernando Valley
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Children and parents get a look at the simulated tide pool at Courtney’s SandCastle. Photo: Evan Da Silva
Phase II of Courtney’s SandCastle Opens BY EVAN DA SILVA, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
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he second phase of Courtney’s Sandlecastle, the Sensory Garden, opened Saturday at the Avenida Vista Hermosa Aquatics Center and Sports Park. The park is a universally accessible playground for children with and without physical and mental disabilities, designed to cater to the five senses of touch, smell, taste, hearing and sight.
A child plays with one of the musical installations. Photo: Evan Da Silva
Phase I of the park has been open since 2012 and includes a large castle play structure, a large ship play structure, climbing rocks, swing sets and a picnic pavilion. The recently opened Phase II added a garden with aromatic plants and bushes, an outdoor learning area, musical panels, wind sculptures, a floating granite ball fountain and a simulated tide pool area. After words from city officials and Courtney Smith, namesake of the project and park, the revealing of a plaque dedicated to donors and volunteers and a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Phase II officially opened to the eagerly waiting public. The newest expansion was met by dozens of smiling and excited children and families, rushing their way in to enjoy the new amenities. “It’s absolutely beautiful,” said Smith. The now fully-completed Courtney’s SandCastle is located at 987 Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente, 92673 and is open daily from 6 a.m. until 10 p.m. SC
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hirty-eight years ago, I attended a television show taping at the NBC Studios in Burbank. I was there as a guest of singer Johnny Cash, who was a spokesperson for Victoria Station, the restaurant chain for whom I was the marketing director. I was seated in the front row with Rosanne Cash, Johnny’s daughter, who was 22 at the time. John Denver was the master of ceremonies and singers Roger Miller and Glen Campbell were also on the set. I remember that day quite vividly because Johnny left the stage unexpectedly and Rosanne was concerned. However, everything turned out OK. A few months ago, I read that Rosanne was going to appear in concert at the Fred Kavli Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Performing Center at 8 p.m., Friday, March ON LIFE AND 20. Rosanne is an accomLOVE AFTER 50 plished musician herself, By Tom Blake who won three Grammy awards this year for her album, “The River and the Thread.” She is often classified as a country singer, but her music combines folk, pop, rock and blues as well. My partner Greta and I decided to attend Rosanne’s concert and get a hotel room near there so we would not have to drive late at night. I decided to make it a total Johnny Cashrelated trip. Johnny’s manager, Lou Robin, who now handles Johnny’s estate, lives in Thousand Oaks. We’ve been friends for 39 years. Greta and I planned to meet Lou and his wife Karen for breakfast on Saturday. Rosanne’s concert was outstanding. She performed several songs from her Grammy-winning album. At the start of each of those songs, she spent a few minutes narrating the history and background upon which the songs were based, which was a nice personal touch audiences don’t often receive from performers. She ended the regular part of her concert with her number one single of years back, “Seven Year Ache.” In the encore, she sang the Bob Dylan song, “Girl from the North Country,” a song her dad and Dylan made popular as a duet in 1969. That song was featured in the movie, The Bridges of Madison County.
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All members of Rosanne’s five-piece band, including her husband John Levanthal, were exceptional musicians. The concert alone made the long drive worthwhile. After the show, Greta and I went backstage and had a few moments to spend with Rosanne. She and I had a couple of laughs together remembering the old days. Breakfast the next morning at Jerry’s Famous Deli in Woodland Hills, with Lou and Karen Robin, was equally rewarding. Two hours went by in a jiffy. To listen to stories from Johnny Cash’s manager of 40 years was fascinating for both Greta and me. I learned things about Johnny that I didn’t know although I traveled with him frequently in the two years we worked together.
To listen to stories from “Johnny Cash’s manager of
40 years was fascinating... I learned things about Johnny that I didn’t know although I traveled with him frequently in the two years we worked together.
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Lou was also the manager of Don Ho for awhile, after Johnny had passed away. On the drive home Saturday afternoon, Greta commented on the similarities in mannerisms she noticed between Rosanne and her father Johnny. It was a special weekend for me; I was happy to be able to share it with Greta and have her meet these people I have known for years who were so close to Johnny Cash. The age 50-plus singles Meet and Greet is scheduled for Thursday, March 26, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Tutor and Spunky’s Deli in Dana Point. For information, contact the deli at 949.248.9008. Tom Blake is a Dana Point resident and former business owner who has authored three books on middle-aged dating. For dating information: www.FindingLoveAfter50. com. To comment: tompblake@gmail.com.SC PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, the SC Times provides Guest Opinion opportunities in which selected columnists’ opinions are shared. 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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Yvonne Chamberlain and a crew from OC Tavern celebrate their wins for People’s Choice and Best Presentation at Thursday’s San Clemente Mixologist Competition.
Mixologists Strut Their Stuff Annual drink contest provides an opportunity for creativity PHOTOS AND TEXT BY JIM SHILANDER, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
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an Clemente’s top barkeeps got to show off their creativity Thursday at the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce’s 11th annual San Clemente Mixologist Competition at Inka Mama’s Peruvian restaurant. This year’s event actually came down to a late taste-off, as a pair of mixologists actually made a second round of drinks for the judges. In the end, Raven Everly, representing Taka-O Japanese Restaurant, took the prize as the judge’s top choice for her “Pixie Punch,” and the subsequent honor of having her cocktail on the menus of the eight participating restaurants throughout the year. “I came up with this a couple of years ago,” Everly said. “A regular came in and asked for a shot, and I just kind of made it up. It took on kind of an urban legend and I decided to enter it this year.” The drink includes vodka, Stoli Orange,
fresh lime and spice. “It’s pretty neat. You put a lot of hard work into things, and it’s kind of fun to get some accolades every now and then,” Everly said. Yvonne Kimball of Ole’s Tavern took both the judge’s prize for best presentation, along with winning the People’s Choice prize (and was the second involved in the final taste-off). Her cocktail, the “Lost Winds” was served in small, hollowed-out watermelons carved with the name of the drink/San Clemente beach. “I got the idea for the presentation first,” Kimball said. “I took a paring knife and carved out ‘Lost Winds.’” Kimball said she tried to create a drink with the judges in mind. “They have 10 drinks in front of them, so I asked, ‘What do they want to drink?’ Something light, refreshing. That’s where I came up with creating a natural puree, raspberries, mint, together. You take agave nectar, fresh lemon/lime and them vodka and watermelon flavor to give that flavor.” Mayor Chris Hamm, who served as one of the five judges, along with fellow City Council member Kathy Ward, said he enjoyed his turn at the tasting table. “All the drinks were fantastic,” Hamm said. “There wasn’t one bad one. The later we get in the day, the better the drinks start to taste, obviously, but they give us samples so we can go back and judge the best one.” Hamm said he was primarily judging on flavor. “If you make one that’s lacking in flavor,
(Clockwise from the top) Antoine Price arranges some of the samples of his entry. Judge Andi Gould samples the spooky “Polish Mortician” drink from Adele’s at the San Clemente Inn. Sidnee Kane and Raven Everly with plaques honoring Everly’s win as “Judge’s Choice.”
you’re definitely not going to measure up,” he said. “We had a number of drinks that stepped up above everybody else.” While Hamm said some of the drinks
weren’t the type he’d typically order himself, he, and Ward, said they could see themselves sipping some of them on the beach. SC
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Tritons Rack up Wins at Home Track & Field Meet
BY STEVE BREAZEALE, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
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Triton Softball’s Offense Erupts in Win Over Dolphins After taking a 3-1 lead into the top of the fourth inning of their nonleague matchup against San Clemente on March 24, the Dana Hills softball team decided to go with a strategic pitching change that had been working like a charm in recent weeks. Normally, once the Dolphins get a lead with hard throwing Serafine Parrish as their starter, they switch gears by bringing in the control-oriented sophomore Carlee Russo. But once Russo stepped into the circle, the Tritons bats got hot. San Clemente recorded seven runs on eight hits over the next two innings to take a commanding lead and an eventual 8-3 victory. The Tritons did not swat any extra base hits in the rally, but strung together single after single and made productive outs. Senior Jordyne Prussak hit a two-RBI single down the line and Kylie Pignone added a RBI single in the fi fth to take a 4-3 lead. Prussak delivered another two-RBI single in the sixth that broke the game open at 8-3. The Dolphins (9-4) jumped out to an early 3-1 lead when Hailey Hoklotubbe scored on a single that was bobbled in the outfield in the third inning. Madison Killebrew then reached on an error, which allowed second baseman Samantha Williams to score from third. The Tritons were able to shake off the defensive woes and make up for it with their bats one inning later. “We had three mistakes (on defense) in that one inning, and that really hurt us. And they kind of picked it up at that point in time,” San Clemente head coach Bill Malcolm said. Prussak earned the win as the starting pitcher and senior Lauren Kane came on in relief. The pitchers combined to hold the Dolphins bats to four hits. The Tritons (12-3) entered the game fresh off a tournament victory at the OC Saints Tournament on March 21. San Clemente has finished runner-up in both the Foothill and Saddleback Valley Tournaments this season. San Clemente Times March 26-April 1, 2015
San Clemente senior Jordyne Prussak went 2-4 with four RBI at the plate and earned a win in the circle in the Tritons 8-3 victory over Dana Hills on March 24. Photo: KDahlgren Photography
San Clemente will host Dana Hills in the rubber match of their season series on March 26.
this year. Six different pitchers, including Allard, have recorded wins and the staff holds a combined 0.58 ERA.
Allard Sidelined With Injury as Tritons Head to NHSI Tournament
Tritons Volleyball Set to Honor 50 Years of Tradition
San Clemente High School standout pitcher Kolby Allard will have to sit out for at least six weeks while recovering from a stress reaction in his back, according to Tritons head coach Dave Gellatly. Gellatly confirmed Allard’s injury via text, saying the injury is “a precursor to a stress fracture”. Allard, a UCLA commit, entered the season as Baseball America’s No. 2 overall high school prospect. The injury came at an inopportune time for the 6-foot-2-inch senior left-hander and the Tritons, who travel to Cary, N.C. this week to take part in the high-profile 2015 National High School Invitational baseball tournament. San Clemente also opened up Sea View League play with a 6-1 win over Trabuco Hills on March 20. San Clemente was set to face Lambert High School (Ga.) in the first round of the NHSI on March 25. Results were not available at press time. The tournament features 16 of the top-ranked high school baseball teams in the country. The Tritons, JSerra Catholic and Huntington Beach were the three programs selected from Southern California. The good news for the Tritons (8-0) is their pitching rotation has been stellar
The San Clemente boys volleyball team’s South Coast League opener against Trabuco Hills on March 26 will not be a normal early-season league matchup. As part of the high school’s ongoing 50th anniversary celebration, 50 players from Tritons volleyball past will be in attendance for a pre-game ceremony honoring their efforts on the court. All three Tritons coaches who have manned the sidelines will also be acknowledged. Standout volleyball players dating back to 1974 and through 2014 will be honored before the current version of the Tritons team takes on the Mustangs at 6:15 p.m. Some of the notable players that will be honored include: Bob Yoder (USA National Team and NCAA Champion with USC), Tom Beard (NCAA Champion with Pepperdine), Mark Anderson (NCAA Champion with UCLA), Gabe Gardner (USA National and Olympic Team), Brandon Taliaferro (NCAA Champion with UCLA, USA National and Olympic Team), Brian Thornton (NCAA Champion with UCI, USA National and Olympic Team), Corey Yoder (NCAA Champion with UCI), Ian Castallana (NCAA Champion with UCI) and Grayson Overman (NCAA Champion with Ohio State).
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The San Clemente track and field teams hosted their annual Asics-Tritons Invitational on campus March 21 and several Triton athletes picked up meet wins. Junior Bennett Secrest continued his winning ways at the home meet, taking first place in the high jump after clearing the 6-feet-2-inch mark. Secrest also won the high jump at the OC Classic (March 13) and in a meet against Aliso Niguel on March 19. Throwers Madison Chronister and Anna Gillis took first and third in the discus, respectively. Anezka DeGree, Marina McDonough, Kelsey Carroll and Kendall Hawkes combined for a first-place effort in the girls 1600-meter relay. Amy Schultz, Isabella Alston, Kaitlyn Byrne and Tanlee Gaspar took second in the distance medley relay. Racing as an individual, Carroll won the 3200-meter run, posting a time of 11:08. Carroll’s time is currently the 10th fastest time in CIF-SS. Katie Carroll finished fi fth in the 3200. Julia Becker placed third in the high jump.
Tritons Lacrosse Open League Play With Win
San Clemente’s Jack Renard, left, and Trabuco Hills’ Patrick Zanio chase a loose ball during a game on March 24. Photo: Kathy Renard
A scoring barrage that stretched from the second to third quarters was all the difference in the San Clemente boys lacrosse South Coast League opening victory over Trabuco Hills on March 24. The Tritons (4-4) erased a 4-2 first quarter deficit in the second, getting two goals from Jack Renard and one goal apiece from Garrett Eslick, Nick Lemus and David Howren to take a 7-4 lead into halftime. San Clemente went on to score five unanswered goals in the third to take a 12-7 lead that led to an eventual 15-10 win. Renard finished with four goals, while Lemus and Eslick each had three. The Tritons will travel to play Aliso Niguel in a league matchup March 26 before hosting Poway, a perennial powerhouse out of San Diego, on March 27. SC www.sanclementetimes.com
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SC Martial Artists Excel at Pan American Games Paulo Guillobel claims his sixth world championship title at prestigious jiu-jitsu tournament COMPILED BY STEVE BREAZEALE
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Nine members of the San Clemente-based Guillobel Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy took to the mats at the Bren Center in Irvine March 11-15 for the 2015 Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championships. The academy was well represented on the winner’s podium, as four members of the academy took home medals. Paulo Guillobel, a fourth-degree black belt and founder of the academy, won his sixth world championship title at the event. Guillobel earned his first world
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YOUTH RUGBY The San Clemente Gators Youth Rugby Club had two teams deliver strong performances in high-profile tournaments in San Diego this month. The club’s U14 boys gold team took first place at the 2015 San Diego Championship and, after winning two consecutive playoff games, will play for the U14 Southern California State Championship on March 28. The Gators will play South Bay in the finals. The U14 team went undefeated on the season, outscoring opponents by a combined 92-46 margin en route to a perfect 9-0 regular season. In the postseason, the Gators defeated Ventura County in the quarterfinals and Temecula, 19-7, in the semifinals to earn their berth in the title match. The U14 team includes: Austin Rose,
championship title back in 2003. Brown belt Patrick Scott won a gold medal, black belt Andres Pontes won silver and brown belt Brian Mendez won bronze. “It’s an honor and privilege to show the jiu-jitsu community that San Clemente has some of the best Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitors in the world,” Guillobel said in a release. The Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championships is among the largest jiu-jitsu tournaments in America and drew over 3,000 competitors this year. SC
Rory Gavin, Tiaan Mosconi, Sean Rhyan, Matthew Maxfield, Anthony Nolfo, Lucas Pattinson, Justin Proctor, Ben Skeffington, Bradley Foreman, Hugo Toughey, Cooper Campbell, Wyatt Eberle, RJ Donaldson, Christian St. Clair, Brett Hannemann, Kyle Kerr, Matthew Poching, Caleb Gaffield, Rafael Vizcaya, Logan Knights, Jagger Bell, Walker Sheppard, Croix Haughawout and Tate Bennet. The team is coached by Ian Noble. On March 21, the club’s U10 boys team won their division at the 2015 San Diego Youth Rugby Cup, defeating the Irvine Rhinos in the championship game. The San Clemente squad won in sudden death overtime when the Gators’ Benji Prather passed to Jake Beauchaine for the winning try. The U10 team includes: Thomas Hartanov, Jake Beauchaine, Jimi Letchford, Jack Farnell, Carter Sheffield, Caden Douglas, Benjamin Prather, Liam Gavin, Aaron Hathaway, Troy Skeffington, Kilian Hannegan and Waylon Davis.
The San Clemente Gators Youth Rugby Club’s U14 boys team will play for the U14 Southern California State Championship March 28. Photo: Courtesy
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Paulo Guillobel, founder of Guillobel Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy in San Clemente, won a gold medal at the 2015 Pan Jiu Jitsu Championships. Photo: Courtesy
YOUTH SOCCER The San Clemente Surf girls U16 soccer team finished second in their division at the Las Vegas Players Showcase tournament, which ran from March 20-22. The San Clemente-based club competed against some of the best club soccer teams from around the country in front of roughly 450 collegiate coaches in attendance, according to the club’s director of coaching Chris Murray. Tournament highlights for the SC Surf team included a 4-1 win over AUFC Blitz from New Mexico and a tournamentcapping 2-1 victory over Pleasanton Rage from Northern California. YOUTH WATER POLO The Orange County Water Polo Club boys 14U blue team went a perfect 5-0 in the platinum division of the Turbo OC Cup Tournament on March 15, earning them the first-place trophy. The team, which draws players from San Clemente and Dana Point, defeated
The Orange County Water Polo Club’s boys 14U blue team won the platinum division of the Turbo OC Cup on March 15. Photo: Courtesy
San Diego Shores in a shootout in the championship match. The team includes: Tommy Kennedy, Cole Borlin, Preston Sanders, Ty Matson, Alex Lunt, Kai Cameron, Ryan Farrier, Colton Gregory, James Stanton, Will Clark, Adam Engelke, Aiden Sullivan and Dylan Farrell.
The San Clemente Surf girls U16 soccer team placed second in their division at the Las Vegas Players Showcase tournament on March 22. Photo: Courtesy
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The group from SHACC’s first ukulele gathering. Photo: Linda Michael
Play that Island Music
The Surfing Heritage and Culture Center continues monthly group ukulele lessons BY ANDREA SWAYNE, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
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haring the sweet sounds of aloha, the Surfing Heritage and Culture Center recently kicked off its new
group ukulele class, and due to the popularity of the February and March classes, will continue to offer the lessons on the third Tuesday of every month.
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COLE STEPHENS
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ole Stephens, 15, moved to Dana Point from Temecula two years ago and was inspired to learn to surf by his new beach town and new friends. “When we first moved here my step-dad bought me a surfboard right away,” he said. “I loved that board and I really wanted to learn.” And learn he did. Cole watched surf films and practiced for hours every day during his first three weeks he was here, before enrolling as an eighth-grader at Marco Forster Middle School. Already an avid skateboarder in his old hometown, those skills along with intense practice paid off and he was invited to be a member of the Marco Forster surf team. Now a freshman at Dana Hills High School, he is a member of surf team there too. Cole also competes in the Soul Surf Series and has done a few other contests here and there. “I would love to compete more,” he said. “It’s fun and kind of addicting. I like the trophies too, but I also like free surfing because you don’t have to worry about paddle battles and scores and can just have fun with friends.” Besides surfing and skating, his other interests include art and fishing. Cole would like to be a pro surfer someday and realizes the competition is grueling due to the abundance of talent among San Clemente Times March 26-April 1, 2015
Cole Stephens. Photo: Craig Whetter
young surfers coming up today. He thanks his sponsors, On! Surfboards, A’s Burgers, LSTN Headphones and his mom and stepdad, for their support in chasing the dream. “I would love to be a pro surfer but if it doesn’t happen, I will always be a surfer,” he said. “And I’d like to be a graphic designer and work in the surf industry when I’m older.” He is hoping to take a surf trip over spring break, to Mexico with a friend, and dreams of future travel to places like Tahiti, Indonesia and Australia. Until then, he is happily enjoying the surf life here at home. “I love that I get to go surfing for my first class of the day,” Cole said. “The day goes by much better when I wake up early and go surf.”—Andrea Swayne Page 26
The group lessons, taught by Lincoln Kaio, run from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and are $8 per session for SHACC members. To be eligible for the classes, non-members may join online at www.surfingheritage. org or onsite before each lesson. The next session is set for Tuesday, April 21. Born and raised in Laie, Oahu, Hawaii, Kaio and his ukulele group ULU (Uncle Lincoln’s Ukulele) Ohana, have been go-to uke music entertainers in Southern California for years. Kaio also serves as the principal hula musician for his wife Sissy Kaio’s award-winning halau (Hawaiian dance studio), Halau `O Lilinoe a me Na Pua me Kealoha, founded in 1981. Kaio is the brother of Hawaiian surfer, Kealoha Kaio. “After only two classes to date, Lincoln Kaio has everyone strumming in sync and reciting Hawaiian lyrics in perfect enunciation and everyone has a smile on their face,” said Paul Strauch, SHACC executive director and ukulele student. “Affable and very entertaining, his classes force you to learn the rudiments of ukulele playing, but also to sing beautiful Hawaiian melodies as well. Don’t miss this opportunity. Come join us in April.” For more information call 949.388.0313, or stop by the SHACC at 110 Calle Iglesia in San Clemente. SC
RESULTS NSSA Open, Event No. 9, March 21-22, Oceanside Harbor, South Jetty MEN: 1. Micky Clarke, Ventura, 17.17; 2. Braden Jones, Pismo Beach, 13.84. JUNIORS: 1. Eithan Osborne, Ventura, 18.17; 2. Kade Matson, San Clemente, 14.84; 3. Cole Houshmand, San Clemente, 14.07; 4. Parker Cohn, Newport Beach, 12.66. BOYS: 1. Kade Matson, San Clemente, 15.03; 2. Jackson Butler, Encinitas, 14.67; 3. Jett Schilling, San Clemente, 14.50; 4. Dimitri Poulos, Ventura, 12.67. MINI GROMS: 1. Hayden Rodgers, Laguna Beach, 13.50; 2. Cole McCaffray, Cardiff, 13.43; 3. Dax McPhillips, San Clemente, 10.36; 4. Callahan Corn, Del Mar, 8.67. WOMEN: 1. Steffi Kerson, Thousand Oaks, 13.87; 2. Samantha Sibley, San Clemente, 13.26; 3. Tiare Thompson, La Jolla, 10.97; 4. Malia Osterkamp, San Clemente, 10.10. GIRLS: 1. Samantha Sibley, San Clemente, 14.04; 2. Tiare Thompson, La Jolla, 12.70; 3. Alyssa Spencer, Carlsbad, 11.17; 4. Sydney Tisdel, Carlsbad, 8.54.
UPCOMING EVENTS April 25-26: WSA Championship Tour, Event No. 9, Dana Point, Salt Creek Beach April 25-26: NSSA Open, Event No. 10, San Onofre State Park, Upper Trestles May 2-3: NSSA Explorer, Events No. 9 and 10, Oceanside Harbor, South Jetty May 9-10: Surfing America Prime, Event No. 6, Huntington Beach, Pier May 14-17: NSSA West Coast Championship, Huntington Beach, Pier May 30-31: WSA West Coast Championship, San Onofre State Park, Church Beach June 12-14, 16-20: Surfing America USA Championships, San Diego, Cardiff Reef (June 12-14) and San Onofre State Park, Lower Trestles (June 16-20).