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San Clemente High School and middle school students exhibited visual arts in a variety of media Friday at Casa Romantica. Art from the SCHS students remains on display through the end of the month. Photo: Jim Shilander
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LOCAL NEWS & IN-DEPTH REPORTING lewd and lascivious acts with a child under the age of 14 and possession of child pornography, and is being held on $500,000 bail, Hallock said in the statement. According to the statement, Barragan has a 20-year history of involvement with coaching youth baseball at various leagues and schools in the Orange County area and has acted as a volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocate for Orange County children, a position investigators said gave him access to a number of male juveniles over the last several years.
The City Council has approved making changes to downtown parking as a result of a survey conducted last year. Photo: Andrea Papagianis
What’s Up With... Five things San Clemente should know this week Estrella Plaza Project Back On THE LATEST: Plans to add three stores into the former Kmart building on Camino de Estrella are back on after owner Kornwasser Shopping Center Properties completed negotiations with Sports Authority to keep the sporting goods retailer as a part of the project. Associate Planner Sean Nicholas said Friday he was informed earlier that the retailer had agreed to stay on after more than a week of negotiations with Kornwasser, following the rejection of a sign exception permit for a 77-square-foot freeway sign for the retailer by the City Council at its April 21 meeting. Sports Authority had indicated that getting the freeway sign was an important consideration, enough that the company had an early termination clause in its lease with Kornwasser if it did not receive the sign. The sign was rejected by a 3-2 margin. A representative for the developer could not be reached for comment. WHAT’S NEXT: Nicholas said Kornwasser has pulled permits to begin internal demolition of the former Kmart building (which was slated to begin this week), which will be reconfigured into three stores, also including clothing retailer Stein Mart and grocer Sprouts. Building permits for reconstruction of the outside of the facility, which will be transformed to more closely resemble the city’s traditional Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, are being San Clemente Times May 7–13, 2015
completed currently, Nicholas said. All three stores are slated for openings in the first quarter of 2016. Nicholas said signage and other permits for changes to the remaining buildings in the plaza (other than the Citibank), which are owned by Burnham USA, were also in the process of completion. The city granted sign exception permits for the Kornwasser properties to allow the façade signage facing Estrella to be larger than typically permitted, as well as 10-foot monument signs along the road. Nicholas said the signage for the Burnham stores, which include clothier T.J. Maxx and makeup retailer Ulta, was being developed with the Kornwasser signage as a guide. The remaining stores on the west side of the property will remain in place during construction, but will be given a rehab to conform to the new look of the main buildings. FIND OUT MORE: For updates, visit www. sanclementetimes.com. —Jim Shilander
DHHS Teacher Charged with Molestation, Child Pornography Possession THE LATEST: A Spanish teacher at Dana Hills High School was arrested on Monday for alleged child molestation and possession of child pornography, officials said. Ezequiel Barragan, 48, of Aliso Viejo, was taken into custody and booked into Orange County Jail after a United Postal Service agent contacted the Orange County Child Exploitation Task Force regarding an ongoing investigation of Barragan’s alleged involvement with child pornography. During the USPS investigation, evidence of Barragan having had sexual relations with a male juvenile over the last two years was uncovered, Lt. Jeff Hallock, public information officer for the Orange County Sheriff’s Department said in a Monday night news release. Barragan is being held on charges of
WHAT’S NEXT: Barragan’s first court appearance is set for Wednesday, May 6, after press time. Parents of Dana Hills students were notified via email Monday night of the arrest. The email, sent by Capistrano Unified School District Assistant Superintendent Julie Hatchel, said the district had been notified of the arrest and is cooperating fully with law enforcement. The CUSD email also included resources from the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children and the Mayo Clinic for parents as support in speaking with their children. “Barragan has been relieved of his duties pending investigation,” Hatchel said on Tuesday morning. – Andrea Swayne
Downtown Parking Changes Approved THE LATEST: The San Clemente City Council approved changes to the city’s downtown parking plan Tuesday, with the goal being to alleviate periods where employees may take up space along Avenida Del Mar and some of the city’s public lots. The changes follow a survey of downtown parking habits performed last August. Associate Planner Cliff Jones said the survey, performed by department interns, found that while the issue of employees parking in front of stores and restaurants in customer spaces was largely overstated, employees and other long-term parkers were tending to monopolize spaces in the city’s all-day and three hour lots along Avenidas Cabrillo and Granada. WHAT’S NEXT: Changes that will go into effect sooner will include more strict enforcement of current three-hour limits and against overnight parking between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. without a permit, as well as encouraging downtown businesses to ask employees to park in the fire station/ senior center lot located off Avenida Rosa, in the late afternoons, when it becomes free. The all-day lot on the south side of Avenida Cabrillo will also be converted into a three-hour time limit. Other potential future options include continued promotion of programs and
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digitalization of the city’s downtown parking map to make it more accessible to businesses for use on the internet.—JS
Council Votes to Continue Local Coastal Plan Work THE LATEST: The city will continue work on its local coastal program, following a vote by the City Council Tuesday. Mayor Pro Tem Bob Baker had earlier expressed some hesitation about continuing with the proposed project, which would give the city the authority to approve or deny most permits that currently go before the California Coastal Commission. Planner Jim Pechous said the city would likely handle approximately 35 coastal development permits per year, given current volume. The biggest help, he said, would be to residents since many of the permits could likely be handled in as many weeks as it would take Coastal Commission to do in months, as well as being more convenient than traveling to the commission’s office in Long Beach. Existing staff would also be able to keep up with the demand, he said, which Baker noted was one of his primary concerns about the proposal. WHAT’S NEXT: The first portion of the local coastal plan, the land use plan, will be discussed at a planning commission meeting on Tuesday, May 12. – JS
Wave Pool Project Down for Now THE LATEST: City Manager James Makshanoff announced at the close of Tuesday’s City Council meeting that the council had voted at their April 21 closed session to no longer pursue a proposal for a wave pool, miniature golf course and restaurant that had been planned for the Vista Hermosa Sports Park. Investors in the project had appealed to the council to move on the project during the public comment portion of the April 21 meeting, noting that the potential revenue from the project, which had been approved by a previous council before financing fell through, would help defray ongoing costs for maintenance of the Sports Park. The investors, which included a number of San Clemente families, said they had gotten new financing and the new project leader was ready to move. The project has also generated controversy due to provisions that allowed for the sale of alcohol on a limited basis (two beers per customer). WHAT’S NEXT: At least one investor has said he hopes to resubmit a revised version of the project, without alcohol, at a later date. – JS www.sanclementetimes.com
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What’s Going On at SCHS?
Rumors swirl on future of school’s principal BY JIM SHILANDER, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
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umors have swirled for the last week about the future of Michael Halt, the principal of San Clemente High School. Halt, who parents have reported has not been on campus for several days, has been supported on social media and in other arenas by a group of parents, who met earlier this week to discuss rumors about the principal’s future with the district. An email has also circulated to parents asking them to contact Capistrano Unified School District administrators and trustees in support of Halt. Attempts have been made to contact district administrators, as well as Mr. Halt, for comment, but those attempts have not met with success. One parent, Carter Mudge, said Halt, who has been at the school the last two years, has been a force for good at the school. “I have two sons there, a sophomore and a junior, and another who’ll be a freshman next year. In the time Mr. Halt has been there, I’ve noticed a turnaround, not just in the appearance of the campus, but the pride in which the teachers and staff take in the facilities, and in the way students react to the school,” Mudge said. “My kids express continually the respect
Group (Home) Effort City to examine compliance of sober living homes BY JIM SHILANDER, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
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ith an increasing number of residents calling for greater city oversight for group homes, and specifically sober living homes, throughout the city, City Attorney Scott Smith announced at Tuesday’s council meeting that the city will be initiating an investigation into potential legislative options for remedying the issue. Efforts could include increasing code enforcement efforts to look at the operators of such homes, including public nuisance issues. The uptick in the numbers of such homes throughout the city during the last year has caused major issues in several neighborhoods, residents claim. Larry Ding, a resident of a historic area in San Clemente, said his neighborhood has changed dramatically in recent months due to several such homes moving in.
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they have for Mr. Halt and his integrity, and it doesn’t surprise them that he is a Marine colonel in the reserve, because he engenders that type of respect.” In addition to the mood around campus, Mudge said he’s seen an increase in student participation in advanced placement and international baccalaureate classes and a lower truancy rate.
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for Mr. Halt and his integrity, and it doesn’t surprise them that he is a Marine colonel in the reserve, because he engenders that type of respect. —Carter Mudge
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SCHS Principal Michael Halt. Photo: Jim Shilander
“His personality and his skills have had a substantial impact on the school,” he said. Mudge said he and other parents were frustrated with what they saw as a lack of communication from the district regarding the issue.
Reporter’s Note: Over the last several days, we have received communication in the forms of emails, texts and phone conversations, most of which have been off the record due to the uncertainty surrounding the situation. Because of this, we have not yet been able to get anyone
on the record, to discuss officially what might be behind the rumors or what the final outcome could be. We do not wish to report anything with finality if there is no finality. We will have more information at www.sanclementetimes.com as it becomes available. Stay tuned. SC
“We became concerned a year ago. Our neighbor was trying to sell his home and was apparently unsuccessful,” Ding said. Ding said he was told that the home would be remodeled and that a group of men would be coming to do the work. “We saw a large number of guys actually move in, and from time to time the faces would change,” he said. “We didn’t see a lot of remodeling going on. We saw a lot of meetings in the courtyard and discussions.” When another neighbor inquired about what was going on, Ding said, he was referred to a home manager who told him the home had been converted into a sober living facility. The neighborhood at large, he said, then began investigating the issue and concluded that they would be OK with a single such home, provided there was adequate screening of those entering the facility. “Some of them stay for only a month, others stay for about a week,” Ling said. “We have nothing against a recovering addict utilizing the neighborhood to help in their recovery, but we have concerns about the large number of transient people who don’t have the same commitment to maintaining neighborhood safety, as a homeowner would, especially with young children nearby.” The issue came to a head, he said, when
another home in the neighborhood was converted for the same purpose. Ling said he’s heard from residents of a number of other areas of the city who have had similar experiences in southwest San Clemente, the Coast and Talega neighborhoods. A number of residents, including Ling, spoke to the council on the issue Tuesday, urging the city to adopt legislationto help alleviate concerns. In 2014, when residents first presented concerns to the council, the body and then-city attorney said any ordinance the city could craft would likely face major legal challenges. Newport Beach had crafted legislation that would regulate the placement of such facilities, essentially pushing them out of the city, but the ordinance was challenged in court, where it was ultimately overturned by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Such facilities are not regulated by the state, and, if kept under six residents at a time, are considered single-family residences. San Clemente actually sent $5,000 to aid in Newport’s effort to have the case heard before the Supreme Court, which declined to hear the case. Now, residents are looking to the city to adopt a statute similar to Costa Mesa, passed last September. The statute includes a requirement that group homes
receive a special permit from the city to allow such a use. Such a permit could only be issued if the city is presented with certain documents, including copies of the homes’ rules, written intake procedures and relapse policies, as well as preventing sober living homes from being located within 500 feet of one another, as well as making residents of such homes provide documentation that they are going through a recovery program. City Manager James Makshanoff said the city is currently investigating legislative options, including investigation of statutes like Costa Mesa’s. Makshanoff said that the ordinance seems to be a good one, in terms of tackling the impact of such homes. So far, he noted, the Costa Mesa ordinance has stood up to legal challenges, but it has not yet been totally applied to a home being put into place. Code enforcement officer Brent Panas said there are currently 85 group homes around the city, though that number includes other non-controversial examples, such as elderly care. Panas, who has often met with residents concerned about the sober living home issue, said most of the complaints he hears include worried over traffic, foul language, an increase in the number of transients and general concern over upkeep within neighborhoods. SC
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Gaming Tournament to Raise Funds for Cancer Research The Community Outreach Alliance’s Game Club is hosting a fundraising video game night “Gamerz for the Cure,” from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. to raise money for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. The event will be held at 1050 Calle Negocio in San Clemente. The cost is $5. For more information, call 949.388.0114, ext. 205, or visit www.communityoutreachalliance.com.
City Hosting Informational Summer Camp Event The San Clemente Recreation Division will host its first Summer Camp Palooza Saturday, May 9 from noon to 4 p.m. at the San Clemente Aquatic Center. The event will showcase camps offered in San Clemente, from surfing to skateboarding, sports to drama, for children ages 3 to 15 years old. There will be free camp bags and a variety of fun giveaways for all families that participate. Plan to meet with camp directors and instructors and learn
about the highlights of each camp. Families participating in the vendor fair will receive free admission to the pool for the day with a completed vendor participation card. Early bird special registration rates will be extended exclusively for this event. The San Clemente Aquatics Center is located at 987 Avenida Vista Hermosa. For questions regarding the Palooza, please call the Recreation Division at 949.429.8797.
Hospice Care of California is seeking volunteers to help lift the spirits of the terminally ill. For more information contact Kelsi Garcia, volunteer coordinator, at 714.577.9656 or kelsi.garcia@hospicecom.com. The group is also looking for veterans who are interested in participating in its Vet-to-Vet program. This program is designed to meet the special needs of Veteran patients who are terminally ill.
sponded to complaints of day-biting mosquitoes in Anaheim. A thorough investigation was conducted and the presence of yellow fever mosquitoes (Aedes aegypti) was confirmed. The yellow fever mosquito can transmit dengue fever, chikungunya, and yellow fever. The yellow fever mosquito is recognizable by its bright silver lyre-shaped marking and white banded legs. They can live both indoors and outdoors, and primarily bite humans. Female mosquitoes lay their eggs in small artificial or natural containers that hold water such as indoor plants, vases and flower pots, or tree cavities. Aedes aegypti is not native to Orange County. This tropical and subtropical mosquito now found worldwide was first identified in California’s central valley and central coast in June of 2013, and last year in Los Angeles County. No other yellow fever mosquitoes have been discovered in the surrounding neighborhood. For more information, please contact the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District at 714.971.2421 or 949.654.2421, or visit www.ocvcd.org.
Vector Control Board Asking for Mosquito Vigilance
Human Trafficking Awareness Event Thursday
The Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District is urging residents to report tiny black and white, day-biting mosquitoes. On April 21, OCMVCD re-
International Sanctuary, an international support organization for survivors of human trafficking provides survivor support and aftercare as well as very valuable job skills in the form of jewelry creations, from design to production to processing. A representative of iSanctuary having just returned from a visit to their care facility in India will share stories of hope and recovery as well as the goals of the project here in the U.S. at an informational meeting Thursday. All proceeds from jewelry sales go to iSanctuary (www.isanctuary. org). The event will be held at San Clemente Presbyterian Church, 119 S. Avenida de la Estrella. For information, contact Brenda Wells at bmtwells@gmail.com, Thursday, May 7, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Hospice Care Seeking Volunteers
Relay for Life Rummage Sale May 16
Workers dismantle a portion of the Avenida Pico overpass using a hoe { IN S A N CL E M E NTE } ram Friday night. Forty feet of the bridge was taken down on the southbound side Friday and Saturday, and workers will add an additional 60 feet of bridge over the next year-plus as part of a larger project widening Interstate 5.
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A rummage sale to support Relay for Life will be held Saturday, May 16 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at a home, 1328 Altura, in San Clemente. A number of gently used items will be for sale and all proceeds will go to Relay for Life to benefit the American Cancer Society and the fight against cancer. Anyone in the community is also welcome to donate items for the rummage sale and monetary donations by cash or check on that day for anyone that would like to donate in that way. Those looking to learn more may vicit the website www. relayforlife.org and join team “D Bobby Lee’s.” Have something interesting for the community? Send your information to editorial@sanclementetimes.com. Page 11
Community Meetings THURSDAY, MAY 7
Golf Course Committee Meeting
7 p.m. City Hall, Council Chambers, 100 Avenida Presidio, 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org. FRIDAY, MAY 8
Dark Friday
City Offices Closed SATURDAY, MAY 9
American Legion Post No. 423 Regular Meeting Noon. Second Saturday of
each month at 602 Calle Vicente. For information, call 949.492.2284. SUNDAY, MAY 10
SCAA Meeting
3 p.m.–5 p.m. The San Clemente Art Association meets the second Sunday at the Community Center. Refreshments served. Members free, nonmembers $5 donation. 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.492.7175, www.scartgallery.com. TUESDAY, MAY 12
Wellness & Prevention Coalition
4 p.m. Monthly coalition to address mental health and substance abuse issues among youth in San Clemente. San Clemente High School, 700 Avenida Pico (conference room adjacent to admin building), www.wellnessandpreventionsanclemente.com.
Beaches, Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting 6 p.m. San Clemente
Community Center. 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.361.8200, 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.
South Coast Detachment Marine Corps League 7 p.m. Open to all
active duty, retired or honorably discharged Marines or FMF Navy Corpsman at the San Clemente Elk’s Lodge. 1505 N. El Camino Real, 949.493.4949, 949.361.9252.
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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.
Monday, May 5 CITIZEN ASSIST Avenida Presidio, 100 Block (1:05 p.m.) A woman told police she believed her tenants were using illegal drugs and requested advice on how to handle the situation. PETTY THEFT Avenida Pico, 900 Block (12:27 p.m.) Two subjects were putting items from the clothing section into their purse. One was a man between the ages of 30 and 40 and the other was an 18-year-old woman with her stomach hanging out of her clothes. SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES East Avenida Palizada/El Camino Real (9:33 a.m.) A man riding a purple bike was trying to open car doors along Avenida Palizada.
PETTY THEFT Via Tulipan, 1600 Block (6:54 a.m.) A caller reported a man had stolen his wife’s lunch box. The subject was in his 20s, driving a white four-door Cadillac.
Sunday, May 3 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Calle Campana, 600 Block (10:14 p.m.) Police conducted a patrol check for six juveniles, three girls and three boys, who were drinking and possibly using illegal drugs in a laundry room. DISTURBANCE Avenida Vista Montana/ Optima (9:04 p.m.) Police conducted a patrol check for a man yelling in Spanish near the intersection. The caller was unsure if the man was drunk or injured but he was seen drinking something out of a bottle. SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES El Camino Real, 1400 Block (9:06 p.m.) While trying to leave a business, an apparently homeless man camping on the stairs, began using profanity and “freaking out” on a woman. INDECENT EXPOSURE Avenida Victoria, 300 Block (6:24 p.m.) Police conducted a patrol check for a 30-year-old, slender homeless woman who was exposing herself to people.
SUSPICIOUS PERON/CIRCUMSTANCES El Camino Real, 2400 Block (5:35 p.m.) A woman in her 60s had been outside the business all day, drinking alcohol, surrounded by her belongings. 9-1-1 HANGUP Avenida Cristal, 0 Block (4:19 p.m.) After calling back, a man informed emergency operators he was attempting to contact 411 so he could to go to the hospital for alcohol recovery, but was too paranoid to do so. DISTURBANCE-MUSIC OR PARTY El Camino Real, 1800 Block (3:17 a.m.) Police received two consecutive calls about loud after-prom parties on the upper levels of the complex. Reports of underage drinking and illegal drug use were made. Six juveniles were also seen throwing garbage bags off the balconies. SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Calle Bienvenido, 4000 Block (12:14 a.m.) A caller reported their dog had been barking at something on the side of their home for 10 minutes, and that the motion light in the same area had been turning on and off. At the time of the call, the dog was still barking and it was unknown whether a person or animal had been the cause.
Saturday, May 2 DISTURBANCE Calle Aguila, 100 Block
(10:54 p.m.) Multiple unknown subjects in a red truck were driving through the park chasing a woman and her friends. SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Calle Viveza, 0 Block (9:24 p.m.) A woman reported a “large” 25- to 30-year-old man who had been knocking on her door for 15 minutes and wouldn’t go away. She didn’t want to answer the door for fear of her own safety. DISTURBANCE Via Adrian, 0 Block (9:18 p.m.) Police were requested to perform a patrol check for eight, 14- to 15-year-old boys who were running towards Avenida Talega. The woman who called wanted the street lamp in front of her residence checked because she believed the boys tampered with it somehow. ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY Avenida Santa Margarita/El Camino Real (8:40 p.m.) Animal Control was requested to assist a woman trapped on the roof of a gold sedan parked in the street. The woman was unable to get down because there were two large dogs barking and lunging at her. PATROL CHECK Avenida Vista Hermosa, 900 Block (6:30 p.m.) Police presence was requested in the parking lot when a soccer game became violent. The woman who called said the game was about to end and she believed a fight would break out.
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hen most of us hear of human trafficking, we think it happens someplace else. The truth is, any town with motels and hotels with nearby freeway access are at risk for human trafficking. San Clemente is a desirable tourist destination, located along Interstate-5 between major metropolitan cities, San Diego and Los Angeles, and due to San Clemente’s unique geography and ease of access to hotel and motel accommodations along the freeway corridor, this makes San Clemente vulnerable to such activity. As vice chair of the Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors, I first learned of the importance of raising awareness about the growing crime of human trafficking, which is considered modern day slavery. OCTA works hand in hand with the Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force to ensure that the Be The One campaign is most effective. There has been strong feedback that the campaign has successfully helped combat human trafficking in Orange County. Local victim referrals from people other than law enforcement have increased significantly thanks, in part, to more attention to the National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline, 888.373.7888. OCTA has received strong community support for efforts to fight this crime, and OCTA’s website dedicated to providing tips on how to help victims, octa. net/rescue, has received over 8,000 views in the last year. The campaign has resulted in an increase in the number of victim referrals from non-law enforcement. The Orange County District Attorney has
prosecuted over 75 felonies since April 2013 and the OCHTTF has provided support services to 145 victims of human trafficking over the past 12 months. This is serious stuff. Human trafficking is one of the fastest growing criminal industries in the world. It is especially contemptible and inhumane because it inflicts harm upon another human being for the sole purpose of the financial gain of criminals. The vast majority of victims are female, however men can be victims too. Human traffickers forcibly take total control of every aspect of the victim’s life. Typical scenarios involve imprisCITY COUNCIL onment or deprivation CORNER By Lori Donchak of basic necessities such as safe, sanitary living conditions, food and sleep, and necessary medical care and even threats of violence. The U.S. is one of the top destination countries for human trafficking, and California is one of the top four destination states. For this reason, communities like ours must remain vigilant. In addition to the best efforts of federal, state and local law enforcement and other government agencies, it is both gratifying and important to see many nonprofit and faith-based organizations step up to provide services to victims and their families. I am pleased that many San Clemente residents have already become engaged in this issue. Resident Brenda Wells spoke at City Council last month and leads an initia-
tive called the I-5 Freedom Network to raise human trafficking awareness among local businesses. Many local churches are doing their part to address human trafficking, as are the San Clemente Abolitionists, a group of San Clemente women devoted to raising awareness of human trafficking through local events, film screenings and fundraisers. They work to educate and engage the local community to fight this injustice. A local hotel industry workshop is planned for Thursday, May 7. I’d like to give a shout out to the Holiday Inn in San Clemente for hosting the workshop and to the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce for participating. I encourage our community to learn more about human trafficking and learn how to safely report the potential crime. If you see someone in harm’s way, your call to 888.373.7888 can make all the difference to help a trafficked victim. With increased public awareness, we’ll all be able to recognize and help combat this crime. For more information, please visit: Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force www.egovlink.com/ochumantrafficking California Attorney General’s Human Trafficking Home Page www.oag.ca.gov/ human-trafficking Lori Donchak is in her third term as a member of the San Clemente City Council. She served as mayor in 2011. 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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memories if we only have 66 days for summer break instead of 80 days? Are we actually supposed to use common sense and plan our summer trips and activities around the school calendar? Can’t we just act spoiled and entitled and demand an entire school district plan around our families’ vacation plans? I have an idea. Let’s threaten the school district with a boycott and enlist our Facebook friends to do the same. We won’t show up to school until September or when we get back from vacation, whichever comes first. And we’re so conceited and presumptuous, we’ll assume that every other family in the Capo District cares so much about our precious summer vacation plans, that “no one will show up” for the first day of school in (gasp) August... Are you kidding me?
Finance Director > Mike Reed
CONTRIBUTORS Megan Bianco, Kevin Dahlgren, Evan Da Silva, Dana Schnell, Steve Sohanaki, Tim Trent, Kristin Lee Jensen
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202 Avenida La Cuesta, San Clemente This one-of-a- kind Ole Hansen estate authentically recreates the Spanish Colonial architectural style. Approached via a circular driveway, the elegant main residence is situated on a 30,000-square-foot hillside lot complementing complete privacy. It offers approximately 8,500 square feet of gracious living space with both living room and family room, both informal breakfast room and formal dining room, a den, 5 fireplaces, 5 bedrooms, en suite baths, walk-in closets, his and hers offices, a wine cellar, a butler’s pantry, and a 6 car attached garage (1,500 square feet). One of the five bedrooms is located in a guest suite with a private entrance, bathroom, living room, fireplace and kitchenette. The beautifully landscaped rear yard features an inviting salt system swimming pool and spa, separate recreation room with attached RV garage, and another separate fully equipped workshop, hobby room or artists studio. The recreation room has a kitchen with commercial-grade appliances, bar, game room and full bath. The RV garage can house a 42-foot luxury Motor Home or multiple cars. It is prewired and, if not needed for vehicle storage, could be converted into a 2- bedroom, 2-bath independent guest retreat. www.202AvenidaLaCuesta.com Terry Harner 949.422.0124 Terry@TheHarnerGroup.com www.TheHarnerGroup.com
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YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER
The List What’s going on in and around town this week COMPILED BY STAFF
Thursday | 07 OPEN ARTIST STUDIO 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Enjoy a creative workspace alongside a community of artists. Free. Ages 16 and up. San Clemente Art Supply, 1531 N. El Camino Real, 949.369.6603, www.scartsupply.com. LEROY AND THE BAD BROWNS 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. “TALKING WITH…” A COLLECTION OF FEMALE MONOLOGUES 7:30 p.m. The Department of Theatre Arts at Saddleback College presents “Talking With…” by Jane Martin in the Studio Theatre. Directed by Hal Landon, these one-act monologues feature thoughtprovoking monologues from idiosyncratic female characters who amuse, move and frighten. Tickets are $10-$15. Not recommended for audiences under 15. 28000 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo, 949.582.4656, www.saddleback.edu/arts.
Friday | 08 COUP DE COMEDY FESTIVAL Improv Revolution presents Coup de Comedy, a free four-day comedy festival held on the campus of University of California Irvine. This year’s festival takes place May 6 through 9 and features free shows, workshops and panels with headliner Keegan-Michael Key of Comedy Central’s “Key and Peele.” For more information, visit www.improvrevolution. org or www.facebook.com/irevatuci. AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE 10 a.m.-4:15 p.m. The American Red Cross Bloodmobile will be in the Dana Point Library parking lot accepting donations. Sign up at www.redcrossblood. org using sponsor code DPL. Identification is required. 33841 Niguel Road, Dana Point, 949.496.5517, www.danapoint.org BALLROOM BASH COMMUNITY DANCE 7:30 p.m. $10 admission includes a short rumba lesson, dancing to ballroom, swing and Latin recorded music, nicely decorated tables, plenty of chairs to relax and visit friends, refreshments and free parking. St. Andrews By-the-Sea Methodist Church, 2001 Calle Frontera, San Clemente. 949.498.0233, www.ballroombash.com. (Cont. on page 31)
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FRIDAY MAY 8: WEEKEND COMEDY 8 p.m. New play at the Cabrillo Playhouse. Looking forward to a relaxing three-day weekend at a remote cabin are two couples, one in their late 40s, the other in their late 20s. Unfortunately, they have each rented the same cabin. When the decision is made to share the one-bedroom, one-bath cabin, the fun begins as the two generations clash. Performances Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 a.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Performances run until May 10. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at www.cabrilloplayhouse.org or by calling 949.4920465. 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente. San Clemente Times May 7-13, 2015
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GETTING OUT (Cont. from page 29) THE ENDLESS SUMMER: WATERLOGGED WEDNESDAYS MOVIE MOVED TO FRIDAY 7:30 p.m. Hobie Surf Shop has been presenting one Bruce Brown film per month through June. This month’s Wednesday showing, The Endless Summer (1964), was moved to Friday. Free. 34174 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point, 949.496.2366. TESORO 9 p.m. Tesoro, a Latin rumba flamenco rock group from Tucson will display its high-energy sound and performance with a showcase at the OC Tavern. Ages 21 and over, cover is $8. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.
Saturday | 09 ANCIENT LANDSLIDES, FLOODS AND FAULTS GEOLOGY WALK 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Explore evidence of ancient landslides, flooding and faulting by looking at geology and geomorphology along the banks of San Juan Creek. Ages 10 and up. Moderate difficulty. $10 for adults, $5 for kids, free for supporters. Participants must be registered by 4 p.m. May 8. Future San Juan Creek Trail, call for directions, 949.923.2210, www.rmvreserve.org. ELEGANT AND ENCHANTING GARDEN TOUR 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Rose Society of Saddleback Mountain presents their annual Elegant and Enchanting Garden Tour. The theme for this year’s tour is “Garden as Inspiration to Create” and features five unique and innovative private gardens in Capistrano Beach, San Clemente and Laguna Hills. Proceeds provide scholarships for college students studying horticulture. Advance tickets are $25 and may be purchased at www.rosesrosesroses.org or 949.837.2141. On the day of tour, tickets may also be purchased at 27786 Hidden Trail in Laguna Hills, one of the featured homes. OC FINDS AND CONSIGN GRAND OPENING 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The grand opening of the new San Clemente location of OC Finds and Consigns, located at 3551 Camino Mira Costa, off of Camino de Estrella. 949.370.0620, www.ocfindsandconsign.com. BACKYARD BEEKEEPING Noon. Learn about the lifecycle of honeybees, their importance to the environment’s health, the equipment needed to start beekeeping, hive maintenance tips and more. $35. The Ecology Center, 32701 Alipaz St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.443.4223, www.theecologycenter.org. POWDER AND POOF! 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Female impersonator San Clemente Times May 7-13, 2015
show. Dinner Reservations recommended starting at 6 p.m. Show reservations can be made by calling in advance. Adele’s at San Clemente Inn, 2600 Avenida Del Presidente, San Clemente, 949.481.1222, www.adelesanclementeinn.com.
Sunday | 10 MOTHER’S DAY AT ELLIE’S TABLE 7 a.m. Ellie’s Mother’s Day celebration will offer customers some mouthwatering specials that are too good to refuse. We will be hosting a custom omelet bar and serving up bottomless mimosas from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Omelets will be $10.50 each and endless mimosas will be $15. Seating is on the west wing of the Casino San Clemente. 120 W Avenida Pico, San Clemente, 949.361.1042, www.elliestable.com. 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 for more information.
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At the Movies: ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ a Slow Start to Summer
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.
BY MEGAN BIANCO, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
CASPERS NATURE HIKE 8 a.m.-9 a.m. Join OC Park rangers every Sunday morning for a 1-mile hike on the nature trail, which takes visitors through grassland, oak woodland, riparian and sandy cactus scrub communities. Admission is free, parking is $5 per vehicle. Participants should meet at the Old Corral day use area and wear hiking shoes. Sunscreen, water and insect repellent are recommended. Rain will cancel the hike. Caspers Wilderness Park. 33401 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano, 949.923.2210, www.ocparks.com/caspers.
Monday | 11 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. SPRING REFLECTIONS ART EXHIBITION The Saddleback Art League presents its 16th annual Juried Fine Art Exhibition through May 22 in the Mission Viejo Library, 100 Civic Center, Mission Viejo. The artists represented in the show are mostly local residents, many with noteworthy reputations for creative styles and subject matter in a variety of media. For more information, visit www.saddlebackartleague.com.
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ne of the biggest difficulties in filmmaking is creating a sequel equally as good as the original. With the second Avengers film out this month, Age of Ultron, the expectations were particularly high after Marvel’s huge hit Guardians of the Galaxy last year. With the all the hype of the trailers, new cast members and darker themes, Joss Whedon’s second effort for the superhero series surprisingly falters and feels rushed. After saving the world in the first feature, the Avengers (Robert Downey
Tuesday | 12 HALF-PRICED WHALE WATCHING 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Hop onboard this two-hour cruise to see dolphins, whales and other marine life in the wild. $22.50. Half price on Tuesdays but trips are available every day of the week. Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching, 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com
Wednesday | 13 CASA WELLNESS WEDNESDAY: YOGA 9 a.m. Practice multiple yoga traditions. Bring your own mat. Class is suitable
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Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Jeremy Renner and Mark Ruffalo) are back together to track down twins Pietro and Wanda Maximoff (Aaron Johnson and Elizabeth Olsen) who were given light speed and telekinesis as the result of a sketchy science experiment. At the same time, Tony Stark (Downey) and Bruce Banner (Ruffalo) design and build an AI called Ultron (James Spader) thinking it will help get rid of Earth’s flaws. Instead, Ultron becomes sentient and completely turns on them with its own evil agenda. Cobie Smulders and Paul Bettany return as Agent Hill and Vision. One obvious misstep in Ultron is Whedon’s attempt at building an abundance of backstory for characters in an already heavy ensemble. Johansson’s Black Widow and Ruffalo’s Hulk are given a much too melodramatic and juvenile romance. Renner’s Hawkeye has a family that adds nothing to the plot and the CGI and actors’ accents are very obvious. In the final analysis, movie fans may want to avoid Ultron and re-visit the first Iron Man or see Ex Machina. SC
for beginners to seasoned practitioners. Admission $5, free for members. Casa Romantica, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org. COMEDY NIGHT 9:30 p.m.–11:30 p.m. Live comedy at Molly Bloom’s Irish Bar every Wednesday night. 2391 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.218.0120, www.mollybloomsirishbar.com. 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
2411 S. El Camino Real, 949.485.4979, www.bodymindspiritiop.com
AIR CONDITIONING
Oasis Heating & Air
31648 Rancho Viejo Rd. Ste. A, 949.420.1321, www.oasisair.com
APPLIANCES
South Coast Furniture & Mattress
109 Calle de los Molinos, 949.492.5589, www.southcoastfurniture.com
APPLIANCE SERVICES & REPAIRS
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
MATTRESSES
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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Café Calypso
114 Avenida Del Mar #4, 949.366.9386
SALONS
Salon Bamboo
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150 Avenida Del Mar, Ste. A, 949.361.3348, www.salonbamboo.com
Contact Debra Wells at 949.589.0892 or email dwells@thecapistranodispatch.com
207 S. El Camino Real, 949.366.2060, www.scsalonbleu.com
PERIODONTICS & DENTAL IMPLANTS
Dr. Alice P. Moran, DMD
1001 Avenida Pico, Ste. K, 949.361.4867 (GUMS), www.moranperio.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
Radiant Pool & Spa Service Lic # 985800, 949.290.5616, www.radiantpoolservice.com
REAL ESTATE
Marcie George Star Real Estate South County
949.690.5410, marciegeorge@cox.net
Salon Bleu
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
SECONDHAND/ CONSIGNMENT SHOPS
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
WEBSITE DESIGN
San Clemente Website Design
949.246.8345, www.sanclementewebsitedesign.com
“Sandy & Rich” - ReMax
949.293.3236, www.sandyandrich.com
MOTORCYLE PARTS & SERVICE
SC Rider Supply
OFFICE FURNITURE
South Coast Furniture & Mattress
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FITNESS EQUIPMENT PILATES REFORMER Black Aero pilates reformer. Great workout at home. $100. 949.533.9761
FOR SALE ‘VINTAGE 1985 STEWART/ T&C SURFBOARD’ -$250. 949.933.0122 QUEEN MATTRESS SET $75 Two years old. Text or call 949633-3860 for pics or more info.
GARAGE SALES GARAGE SALE Saturday May 9, 7:30 AM-5PM. 27036 Azul Dr., Capo Beach. Furniture, clothes, books, electronics, decor and beautiful holiday decorations.
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DANA POINT - 14TH ANNUAL DANA KNOLLS COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE! Saturday, May 9, 7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Dana Knolls neighborhood, Cross Streets: Del Obispo & Blue Fin Drive, follow the signs & shop till you drop! Sponsored by: Gary Macrides, REALTOR, 01267654. Surterre Properties 949-370-6827
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PROFILES OF OUR COMMUNITY
Cinco de Mayo in San Clemente Be Aware Celebrates Community May is Mental Health
GUEST OPINION: Wellness and Prevention by Susan Parmelee
Awareness Month
25th edition of city event spotlights city’s Mexican connections, cultural heritage PHOTOS AND TEXT BY JIM SHILANDER, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
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an Clemente celebrated Cinco de Mayo a bit early Saturday, allowing for the community to come together and celebrate the Mexican heritage of both many of its citizens and the area at large. Ed Molina, who ser ved as emcee for the event, said this year’s edition, the 25th presented by the city, had around
5,000 people in attendance, which was “steady” throughout the six-hour duration. But making the quarter-centur y mark, Molina said, was a testament to both the commitment of the community and its diversity. “It’s stood the test of time and achieved what it set out to do,” Molina said. “To see ever yone have a great time, enjoying the dancing, eating and watching ever ything.” SC
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ccording to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, approximately one in five children ages 13 to 18 in the U.S. experience a severe mental disorder in a given year and mood disorders are the third leading cause of hospitalizations for Americans aged 18 to 44. Most likely, someone you know struggles with—or has a family member who struggles with—and/ or treats the symptoms of a mental health disorder. Do you know who that person is or how you can help them? People with mental health disorders respond positively to social support, yet as a society we tend to hide these types of health issues for fear of disparagement. This month at San Clemente High School, students are participating in activities designed to raise awareness and reduce the stigma of mental illness. Here are a few of the myths the activities aim to bust: • People with mental illness just need to pull themselves together and get busy: If you have a chronic heart condition, you would seek treatment and follow the recommendations of a doctor. Our brains deserve the same medical care when chronic mental health symptoms occur. • Mental illness makes people violent: A small percentage of mentally ill individuals may become violent; however, according to the National Institutes of Health, people with a mental health diagnosis are 11 times more likely to be the victim of violence. • Mental illness is a sign of weakness: We know there are both genetic and environmental contributors to mental illness, including traumatic events such as serving in a war zone, rape, car accidents and loss. A human being has as much ability to beat mental illness by being strong-willed as they do in curing cancer by treating it solely with a positive attitude.
I am often asked what signs and symptoms a loved one might be showing that may indicate mental health concerns. In adolescents and adults there are usually both emotional and behavioral changes, including excessive fear, worry or sadness, extreme mood changes, difficulty concentrating, lack of self-care, changes in sleeping habits, irritability or anger, avoiding activities they usually enjoy, changes in eating habits, difficulty in perceiving reality, inability to carry out daily activities, intense concern with appearance, physical ailments (headache, stomach ache), intense reactions to stressors and thinking about suicide. In younger children you might observe changes in school performance, fighting to avoid bed or school, hyperactive behavior, frequent nightmares, frequent disobedience or aggression and frequent temper tantrums. Visit www.nami.org for a more comprehensive list and additional resources. A struggling friend WELLNESS AND or family member may PREVENTION By Susan refuse help. Don’t give Parmelee up. Sometimes a person may respond after knowing you are consistently there for them. Being available and supportive to individuals facing chronic illness and their families is a priceless gift and one that helps in ensuring a stable and healthy future. The Wellness & Prevention Center San Clemente, Family Assistance Ministries, local churches and OCLinks (855.625.4657) provide referrals to mental health services in the San Clemente area. Susan Parmelee is a social worker who works during the week at San Clemente High School in the Wellness & Prevention Center and at Western Youth Services. To subscribe to Wellness and Prevention Center weekly emails, send an email with the word “subscribe” in the subject line to tritons41@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
Sudoku BY MYLES MELLOR Last week’s solution:
Each Sudoku puzzle consists of a 9x9 grid that has been subdivided into nine smaller grids of 3x3 squares. To solve the puzzle, each row, column and box must contain each of the numbers 1 to 9. Puzzles come in three grades: easy, medium and difficult. Level: Medium
Clockwise from the top: Miguel Batista performs rope tricks for the crowd. One family chose to attend Cinco de Mayo in both traditional garb and on stilts. Traditional Aztec dancers showed off their skills and spoke about continuing their traditions.
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Students produced art in various media, including these masks.
WINNERS Middle School 2D Art First: Clarissa Koos, BAMS Second: Sarah Hiner, Shorecliffs Third: Maki Adams, Shorecliffs Photographer Dan Snipes, who judged the photography portion of the Artists of Tomorrow show, with winner Cortni Chantry.
Artists of Tomorrow Today
Middle School 3D Art First: Jasen Daser, BAMS Second: Andrew Cardoso, Shorecliffs Third: Eve Ruedi Sueli, Shorecliffs
High School Ceramics First: Alexis Luna Second: Jake Lenz Third: Katerina Bentzen
Dallin Moe Third: Jacob Williams
High School Photography First: Cortni Chantry Second: Hunter Clark Third: Bill Whitaker High School Painting and Drawing First: Allie May Second:
Board President’s Choice Wyatt Easton, Photography, SCHS Mayor’s Choice Allie May, Painting/Drawing, SCHS Executive Director’s Choice Kylee Dore, 2D Art, BAMS
Student artists exhibit work at Casa Romantica PHOTOS AND TEXT BY JIM SHILANDER, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
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an Clemente’s young artists again took the spotlight at Casa Romantica at the annual “Artists of Tomorrow” exhibition on Friday, featuring the best art from San Clemente High School and two of the city’s middle schools. The event, which began 12 years ago, allows students to exhibit their work in a professional-style show. This year’s winners included senior Cortni Chantry, who took first prize in photography for “Sundown,” a shot of one of her friends surfing. “I was at San O with my family and my
friend was coming down after his ROP class,” Chantry said. “There was only about 10 minutes left of sunlight so he just swam out. I froze my butt off because I was just wearing a bikini.” Chantry said she plans to pursue photography as a hobby, but plans to study business at the University of Hawaii-Manoa. Rick Delanty, who judged the painting and drawing sections of the event, said the works at the middle school level “was some of the best” he’s seen, due to the skill displayed and the wide variety of styles and mediums exhibited. The high school exhibition will be ongoing through May 31. SC
The SCHS Jazz Band performed throughout the evening, entertaining attendees with groovy tunes.
Allie May’s “Freckled Girl” won the “Mayor’s Choice” award presented by Mayor Chris Hamm.
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San Clemente’s Stone Sims, right, and the Albany University men’s lacrosse team will play Cornell in the opening round of the 2015 NCAA Tournament on May 9. Photo: Greg Wall
Local LAX Players Ready for NCAA Tournament BY STEVE BREAZEALE, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
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everal Orange County natives will be in action this weekend as part of the 2015 NCAA Men’s Division 1 Lacrosse playoffs. San Clemente will be well represented as former Tritons Stone Sims and Peyton Garrett will play for Albany University and High Point University, respectively. Sims, a freshman defender, has had a breakout season with Albany, despite breaking his foot in the fall. Sims jumped back into playing mode during the winter and had to fight to earn a starting job on the Albany defense.
Peyton Garrett (49) and the High Point University men’s lacrosse team appeared in the 2015 NCAA Tournament for the first time in school history on May 6. Photo: Courtesy
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He went on to start in 10 games for the America East champion Great Danes (15-1, 6-0 conference), collecting 26 ground balls, forcing 11 turnovers and winning just over 35 percent of his faceoff attempts. Sims was recently named to the All-America East All-Rookie Team as well as the All-America East Second Team. “I didn’t expect to play this much … I had to fight. I definitely had to fight for it,” Sims said of winning a starting job. The No. 6 Great Danes will travel to face No. 8 Cornell on May 9. The Big Red handed Albany their first loss of the year back on Feb. 28 and Sims is looking forward to the rematch on the big stage. “We didn’t play our game last time. We had a good amount of time to really start working as a team. So we’re just going to go out and play Albany lacrosse … we like to play a pretty fast-paced game, move the ball around,” Sims said. High Point University won the Southern Conference and will appear in the NCAA playoffs for the first time in school history. The Panthers (10-6) have only been in Division I for three seasons. Garrett, a freshman attack, has made eight appearances and scored two goals and one assist. The Panthers, who are riding a four-game winning streak, were set to play No. 17 Towson on May 6, with the winner advancing to play No.1 overall seed Notre Dame on May 9. Results were not available at press time. SC www.sanclementetimes.com
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par and card a 140 (-4) total after two days of competition in the South Coast League finals at Talega Golf Club May 3-4, earning himself a spot in the CIF Southern Individual Regional at Skylinks in Long Beach on May 11. Schwartz was the only Triton golfer who advanced to individual competition. Dana Hills and Tesoro each sent three golfers.
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Softball Routs Tesoro in 8-0 Shutout
Keany’s Goal Lifts Tritons Lacrosse Past Tesoro for Overtime Playoff Win San Clemente sophomore Matt Keany saw a sliver of an opening in the Tesoro boys lacrosse defense in sudden death overtime, with a chance to score and send his team into the second round of the U.S. Lacrosse Southern Section South Division playoffs on May 5. The Tesoro zone defense had done well to limit the Tritons attack in the second half, but just minutes into overtime, Keany sent home a shot that secured an 8-7 victory for San Clemente and a second-round matchup with No. 2 Corona del Mar on May 7. “I just saw the defense was shifting off a little bit, I saw a little bit of room and I just kind of hitched and went inside and let it go,” Keany said. The goal was Keany’s third of the night. Tesoro looked to take control of the game in overtime when their efficient faceoff man Cole Spooner, who had dominated the circle all night, won the faceoff and the Titans immediately called timeout. Tesoro tried to pass across the point out of the timeout but San Clemente midfielder Ryan Crawford intercepted the pass, drove down the field and set up Keany’s game-winning shot. “I was debating on calling a timeout but we got the right personnel on the field right away so I just kind of let them play it out a bit unsettled. And (Keany) capitalized, it was a great shot,” Tritons head
San Clemente’s Garrett Eslick (28) defends Tesoro’s Mitchell Bender in the first round of the playoffs on May 5. Photo: Curtis Guillotte
coach Brad Reppert said. The two teams became very familiar with each other over the course of the season. The Tritons won both South Coast League games against the Titans by a combined score of 15-11, including a narrow 8-7 victory four days earlier on May 1 that mirrored the same outcome of the playoff game to come. Tesoro took its first lead of the game one minute into the fourth quarter when Blake Warner scored from behind the net to make it 6-5. The Tritons Jack Renard scored six minutes later and Tesoro responded in kind when Jason Moreta bounced off of a San Clemente defender near the net, spun and scored to bring it to 7-6. After both teams committed turnovers on their next possession, San Clemente’s Brandon Wilson corralled a pass from Keany on the left side and scored with two minutes left to end regulation. Tesoro scored twice and San Clemente scored once in the final 56 seconds before halftime, giving the Tritons a 4-3 lead. The Tritons will have their hands full in
the second round when they travel to play Corona del Mar on May 7. The Sea Kings defeated San Clemente 20-2 on March 14.
Wolverines Girls Lacrosse Edges Tritons Aliso Niguel freshman Michaela Mahoney scored a hat trick and helped lead the Wolverines to a narrow 7-6 victory over San Clemente in the first round of the U.S. Lacrosse Southern Section South Division playoffs on May 5. The league champion Wolverines held a slim 2-1 lead at halftime and both teams offense’s erupted for five goals in the second half. The loss ends the season for the Tritons, who went 8-9 overall and finished fourth in the South Coast League.
Schwartz Advances to CIF Individual Championship Sammy Schwartz was able to get under
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an Clemente AYSO Region 111 honored 14 local soccer players with their annual Sportsmanship Award during a ceremony on April 25. The 14 players were awarded certificates acknowledging their volunteer contributions to AYSO’s VIP program and by being role models on their respective teams, according to AYSO assistant regional commissioner Vinny Barone. The award winners went through the
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AYSO VIP training program and participated as buddies to special needs players in practices and games throughout the season. The 2015 AYSO Region 111 Sportsmanship Award winners include: Madison Stier, Julia Browne, Rachel Browne, Madelyn Poole, Madilyn Gutowski, Shannon Browne, Delaney Golloain, Kayden Baziak, Clarissa Henry, Grace Browne, Thomas Wade, Jennifer Gyepes, Mara Herrbach and Lexington Micklin. SC
Baseball Enters Pivotal Series With Diablos The San Clemente baseball team was set to open a two-game series with Mission Viejo on May 6, which could decide the Sea View League title. Results for the first game were not available at press time. The final game of the series will be on May 8 at San Clemente. Both teams are 7-1 in league play and Mission Viejo currently holds the tiebreaker over the Tritons. The Diablos beat San Clemente on March 31 behind a spectacular pitching effort from Patrick Sandoval. The Tritons will see him again in the two-game set. San Clemente (19-6) will have one league game remaining, against San Juan Hills on May 14, after the series with Mission Viejo. The Diablos will play two more league games, both against Laguna Hills, after their game against San Clemente.
Boys Volleyball Takes Second at Redondo Tournament
AYSO Honors Sportsmanship Award Winners SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
The San Clemente softball team picked up a key 8-0 victory over league rival Tesoro on May 5, vaulting them into position to finish near the top of the Sea View League. San Clemente (16-5, 3-2 league) has three league games remaining, including a tilt against first-place Laguna Hills on the last day of the season, May 13. That game could decide the league championship. Against the Titans on May 5, the San Clemente bats collected 11 hits and scored a run in all but one inning while limiting Tesoro to just four hits and no runs.
Recipients of the AYSO Region 111 Sportsmanship Award pose with AYSO regional commissioner Nick Russell on April 25. Photo: Courtesy
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The San Clemente boys volleyball team turned in a strong effort at the Redondo Union Classic Tournament May 1-2, winning their pool and advancing to the tournament finals. San Clemente lost to Campolindo, a team they defeated in pool play, in the championship match. San Clemente defeated Peninsula, Calabasas, Campolindo, Eastlake, Valencia and Saddleback Valley Christian en route to the championships. Seniors Brandon Hopper and Matt August earned all-tournament honors. San Clemente (26-6, 5-3) finished second in the South Coast League and will await the CIF-SS Division 1 playoff brackets, which will be issued May 8 at 2 p.m. www.sanclementetimes.com
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Oakley Lowers Pro Wraps, Brazil’s Toledo Victorious Tanner Gudauskas of San Clemente had longest run of local competitors at last week’s WSL event BY ANDREA SWAYNE, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
G Last year’s Rainbow Sandals Gerry Lopez Battle of the Paddle at Salt Creek Beach will be the last, event organizers announced. Photo: Tony Tribolet/XPSPhoto.com
Battle of the Paddle Canceled
Rainbow Sandals, Gerry Lopez announce last year’s stand-up paddling event will be their last
BY ANDREA SWAYNE, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
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he Rainbow Sandals, Gerry Lopez Battle of the Paddle is stopping short of reaching its eighth anniversary, event officials announced on May 1. Only a month after last year’s Rainbow Sandals Gerry Lopez Battle of the Paddle at Salt Creek Beach in Dana Point, organizers set an October date for this year’s event, but the stand-up paddle community learned last week it won’t be happening. In a letter addressed to the SUP and paddleboard community and sent out via email blast, Rainbow Sandals owner Jay “Sparky” Longley and Gerry Lopez announced that there will be no Battle of the Paddle for 2015 and Rainbow Sandals will no longer be hosting the event. “The BOP has enjoyed incredible growth since its inception, however, the economics of producing the event have become overwhelming and unsustainable for Rainbow Sandals, Inc.,” Longley and Lopez said in the statement. “Please know that the BOP has been an amazing journey and experience for everyone involved.” The letter goes on to thank past competitors, volunteers, sponsors, exhibitors, safety personnel and local permitting agencies for their support over the past nine years for “making the BOP one of the greatest water sporting events ever.” Longley said Wednesday that although the cancellation was largely due to a lack of funding, time also played a major role in the decision. “It takes so much time, up to six months to set it up, and so much staff, we decided that, along with the cost, it got to a point San Clemente Times May 7–13, 2015
where we can no longer sustain it,” Longley said. “We’ve been trying to find major sponsors for eight years and people would say they wanted to but then either weren’t able or willing to put up the money.” Longley said he is not bitter but the time commitment and the $400,000 his company has been putting up to run the event has just become too much to bear. One of the biggest draws of the event, he said, is the “richness” of it, everything from the prize money to T-shirts, meals and free sandals which have all contributed to making the Battle of the Paddle brand top-notch among SUP events worldwide. Longley also said he would be willing to discuss licensing options with anyone interested in using the name to continue the tradition. There is someone interested in Texas, and possibly in New Zealand, Australia and Mexico, he said. The Brazil event—Rainbow Sandals sends personnel to help run the event but neither funds nor produces it—will run for the third year this year. Rainbow has also produced two past events in Hawaii but will no longer be funding/producing that event either. “Anyone can do a SUP event, but whether they do it with the richness that we have done it, is another story,” Longley said. “Gerry and I originally started it just for fun but then it grew to be too costly and nobody wanted to step up with funding. If someone would like to use the name for their event it would have to live up to past Battle of the Paddle standards and richness.” SC
oing into the final day of competition Saturday at the Oakley Lowers Pro, Tanner Gudauskas was the last San Clemente surfer still in the mix. Luke Davis of Capistrano Beach, along with Evan Geiselman, Chris Ward and Nate Yeomans of San Clemente were eliminated in Round 1. Kolohe Andino was out in Round 2 and Round 3 claimed Patrick Gudauskas. After taking out Brazilian Miguel Pupo 14.77 to 11.83 in Round 4, Tanner Gudauskas was set to face Australian Wade Charmichael in heat No. 3 of the Quarterfinals. “I’m stoked to keep going … ,” Gudauskas said after his heat. “It’s rad to have so much support on the beach … I’m just
Tanner Gudauskas of San Clemente is shown here in his Oakley Lowers Pro quarterfinal heat against Australian Wade Carmichael. Carmichael won the heat 15.73 to 14.50, ending Gudauskas’ run. Photo: Andrea Swayne
super thankful.” Gudauskas’ campaign came to an end in the quarters with Carmichael winning the heat 15.73 to 14.50. At the end of the day, Brazilian Filipe Toledo claimed victory, earning 10,000 points and a $40,000 prize. Runner-up Jeremy Flores (FRA) took home $20,000 and 8,000 points. SC
SURF FORECAST Water Temperature: 59-62 degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: San Clemente: 8-12’+ Fair Catalina: 15-20’ Fair-Good Thursday and Friday: SSW/S swell eases through the end of the week as new NW swell mix pulses up a bit. Many breaks will see shoulder-head high-overhead surf on Thursday as standout combo breaks go a few feet overhead. Peaky, fading surf on tap Friday, with good combo breaks waist-chest-head high. Morning winds look a little dicey Thursday as a low impacts the region. Conditions look more favorable for Friday morning. Outlook: A modest new SW/SSW swell will build in over the weekend and peak, while NW swellmix eases. Shape is peaky for combo breaks, with conditions looking favorable for the mornings. Check the full premium forecast on Surfline for more details and the longer range outlook.
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he scene at Lower Trestles is always a popular gathering place for up-andcoming local groms as well as local pro surfers, all working on upping their game on the eminently rippable break. When a World Surfing League event is held there, the groms show up in force as well, to support their heroes and catch a few waves of their own outside the contest boundaries. That was the scene at last week’s Oakley Lowers Pro when groms—many sporting red G-Bros T-shirts in support of the Gudauskas brothers—formed a large cheering section on the beach and rushed to congratulate the local competitors, win or lose. It is always an inspiring sight to see so many youngsters, all with World Tour dreams of their own, making up a large part of the audience and rubbing elbows with
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Tanner Gudauskas’ (San Clemente) Oakley Lowers Pro run ended in the quarterfinals with Australian Wade Carmichael winning the heat 15.73 to 14.50. Despite the loss, groms on the beach rush in to show support and get autographs. Photo: Andrea Swayne
the pros and industry folks, having been afforded special access by their sponsors. It is also a wondrous sight to see the professional athletes happily willing to interact with the kids. Groms are, after all, the future of the sport and every bit the VIPs their proudly-worn wristbands show them to be.—Andrea Swayne www.sanclementetimes.com