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J U N E 24 –J U LY 7, 2 0 1 1 VOLUME 9, ISSUE 12

Class of 2011 is No. 1 San Juan Hills High holds first graduation, along with other Capo schools SPECIAL INSERT

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Members of the San Juan Hills High School Class of 2011, the new high school’s first graduates.

The ceremony was Wednesday at the Bren Center at UCI. Photo by Ryan Gooding

It’s Here! Costco Gas Station Set For Friday Opening

Get Your Boots On: Open Space Opening Set for Saturday

How Do You Lose a Mission? Don Tryon Tells the Tale.

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LOCAL NEWS & IN-DEPTH REPORTING

SAN CLEMENTE The subject of North Beach returns to the city’s General Plan Advisory Committee for further discussion despite city staff’s recommendation against it. North Beach’s future had been tied to Measure A, a ballot initiative asking residents to approve the Playa del Norte retail project. Voters decided against the development in March, leaving the area’s fate in limbo.

At the City Council’s request, the advisory committee, known as the GPAC, weighed in on the Triangle site at North Beach last month but after three hours only discussed two of the five questions they were asked to answer.

Overall, the committee is tasked with revising the General Plan, which serves as something of a roadmap for the city for the next decade and beyond. Now, the City Council wants the GPAC to wrap up the final three questions, spending only about 60 minutes.

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DANA POINT The Capistrano Unified School District Board of Trustees on June 13 announced Jason Allemann will take over as principal of Dana Hills High School for the upcoming school year. Allemann has been chosen to fill the position that has been held by Rob Nye since 2006. Nye is leaving the post to lead the district’s adult education program and the newly created West View Academy independent study high school. Prior to Allemann’s four-year stint as principal at Katella High School he served as a middle school principal, high school vice principal and counselor. He holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology, a master’s in social work and a doctorate in educational leadership. He received his pupil personnel services and administrative credentials from CSU Long Beach. Alleman and Nye officially begin their new assignments July 1.

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What’s Up With...

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...Gas at Costco?

THE LATEST: Ladies and Gentlemen, Fill Your Tanks.

The San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce scheduled a grand opening celebration for the new gas pumps at the Costco on Doheny Park Road for 10 a.m., Friday, June 24.

Costco gasoline prices are often the lowest around—and San Juan Capistrano residents have long felt their prices at other stations are among the highest.

According to www.gasbuddy.com, gas at the Costco in Laguna Niguel was $3.85 a gallon Wednesday, comparable to an Arco station there. In contrast, GasBuddy showed the Chevron at the San Diego Freeway and Ortega Highway was $3.99 a gallon on Wednesday, while the Shell station at the same interchange was $4.05 a gallon.

WHAT’S NEXT: The gasoline station is the first phase in an expansion of the Costco.

The warehouse store took down the old Capistrano Ford dealership to make way for the filling station.

FIND OUT MORE: Stay tuned for future updates. —Jonathan Volzke

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...Housing Near San Juan Hills High?

THE LATEST: Residents will be moving into new homes in the Whispering Hills development off Avenida La Pata in less than a year under a timeline laid out by the developer on Tuesday night.

Todd Cunningham, president of Woodbridge Homes, told the San Juan Capistrano City Council that his company intends to start building homes off Vista Montana, across from San Juan Hills High The Capistrano Dispatch June 24–July 7, 2011

School, in the next 90 days. The project was approved in 2002, but targeted by a recall and slowed by the economy and a recently settled lawsuit with the school district.

Cunningham spoke as the City Council considered launching studies for a 100-unit apartment complex on 10 acres between San Juan Hills High School and La Pata. The area was targeted for a 160-unit, three-story building in 2008, but the city rejected that plan. The council on Tuesday was much warmer to the new proposal, which would be designed similar to the Capistrano Pointe Apartments off Camino Las Ramblas.

If ultimately approved—the project needs a general plan amendment—the apartment complex would include 26 “affordable” units. That would satisfy the affordable-housing requirement for the development.

The council voted 4-1, with Derek Reeve dissenting, to launch studies for the apartment complex.

As for the houses, Cunningham said the homes will be 2,800-to-3,800 square feet on 10,000 square-foot lots. They will feature something he called “The Capistrano Room,” an outside room complete with a television. Cunningham said they will sell in the mid-$700,000s and above.

WHAT’S NEXT: The city will launch necessary studies for a potential general-plan amendment.

FIND OUT MORE: See the staff report at www.thecapistranodispatch.com —JV

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…Banning Sex Offenders at Parks?

THE LATEST: Registered sex offenders

could be banned from San Juan Capistrano parks, as the City Council on Tuesday told staff to begin studying a potential ordinance similar to those passed by the county and several Orange County cities.

The county first banned registered sex offenders from parks—ranging from regional campgrounds to Dana Point Harbor—in April. Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackauckas has been a strong advocate of the law, and Susan Kang Schroeder, his chief of staff, appeared at Tuesday’s council meeting to support an ordinance.

Westminster has moved ahead with the law, as is Rancho Santa Margarita.

Irvine passed an ordinance with a slight variation: The ban applied only to sex offenders who committed a crime against a child. Under the county ordinance, violators may be punished with up to six months in jail and/or a $500 fine.

The Megan’s law website shows 17 registered sex offenders live in the city.

WHAT’S NEXT: The council will discuss a formal ordinance at a future meeting.

FIND OUT MORE: See the www.thecapistranodispatch.com for updates. —JV

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...Toll Road Rate Increases?

THE LATEST: It will cost more to ride the toll roads, under the 2012 budgets approved this month by the Transportation Corridor Agencies directors.

For the first time, a fractional increase was included in FasTrak transactions, as the board—including San Clemente Councilman Jim Dahl—increased FasTrak rates 5 percent, and added 25 cents to cash transactions.

The increases apply to both the San

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Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor (73) and the Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor. Driving the entire length of the 73, between San Juan Capistrano and Newport Beach, would now cost $5.75 at peak traffic times and $5 for FasTrak users.

Directors also included $18.3 million in the 2012 budget to continue the effort to extend the Foothill south from Oso Road in Rancho Santa Margarita to the San Diego Freeway south of San Clemente.

WHAT’S NEXT: The increases take effect on July 1.

FIND OUT MORE: See more at www.thetollroads.com —JV

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...Freeway Work at Camino Cap?

THE LATEST: The awkward southbound Camino Capistrano off-ramp of the San Diego Freeway—so short that motorists often jam on their brakes—is getting rebuilt for $13.2 million.

Prep work is underway on the CalTrans project, which will widen the San Juan Creek bridge to add a lane for the offramp, widen Camino Capistrano and add a sound wall on the west side of the freeway.

The sound wall will stretch from Ortega Highway to San Juan Creek bridge.

The contractor will work for the first two weeks with traffic closures from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

WHAT’S NEXT: Work is expected to be finished by mid-2013, CalTrans said.

Beador Construction Company, Inc. of Corona is the project contractor.

FIND OUT MORE: Contact the District 12 Public Information Office at 949.724.2000 or www.dot.ca.gov/dist12. —JV www.thecapistranodispatch.com

Eye on SJC

SJC Sheriff’s Blotter Compile d by Sawy e r Ha r di e All information below is obtained from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Web site (www.ocsd.org) and reflects data available from calls placed from the field by the responding officer(s). An arrest doesn’t represent guilt. The items below are just a sampling of the entries listed on the OCSD Web site.

Wednesday, June 8 VANDALISM IN PROGRESS Doheny Park Road, 33900 Block (1:59 p.m/.) A woman in the Costco parking lot confronted another customer about dinging her car with their door. The customer proceeded to slam their door into the woman’s car repeatedly and then drove off.

She was able to take a picture of the car, which was a light blue hybrid Honda Civic.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Hunt Club Drive, 31000 Block (5:37 p.m.)

A 6-foot-tall male, blond hair and thinly built, was on the caller’s property and refusing to leave. The male took off on foot toward Ortega Highway, no other details were provided.

DISTURBANCE La Zanja Street/Los Rios Street (6:15 p.m.) A caller phoned in to report seven “gang-type subjects” loitering and throwing water on each other near garages. The caller hung up when asked if the subjects were disturbing the peace or simply joking around.

Thursday, June 9 DISTURBANCE Alipaz Street, 32700 Block (10:18 p.m.)

A female called in to report that her boyfriend had hit her, but she refused medics when they were offered to her during the call. The operator could hear the boyfriend yelling in the background, and she said that if he left, he would be driving a blue Ford Ranger.

DISTURBANCE Paseo Carolina, 32100 Block (10:30 p.m.)

Six males were reported loitering near a tree consuming alcohol. Their ages were not determinable, and the subjects did not leave the area.

FOLLOW UP REPORT Alipaz Street, 32500 Block (11:32 p.m.)

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two were using. One man refused to give the other the keys unless he drove him home, and once the phone call was placed the man then agreed to put the keys on the front porch for another friend to retrieve.

burning leaves in their backyard.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON IN VEHICLE Paseo El Arco, 30800 Block (11:14 a.m.)

An informant reported two silver trucks blocking her driveway, playing loud music. They also were possible gang members, and the informant had no idea what they were up to.

Friday, June 10 TRAFFIC ACCIDENT Junipero Serra Road, 26500 Block (4:50 a.m.) A man riding his motorcycle crashed underneath one of the bridges at JSerra High School. The caller said the rider was not getting up.

ABANDONED VEHICLE Peppertree Bend/Calle Aspero (7:39 a.m.)

A silver Mitsubishi has been parked at the location for 10 days. No contact with the car has been reported and the informant needed it moved.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON IN VEHICLE Paseo Manana, 26200 Block (12:55 p.m.)

An informant reported two males, one Hispanic and one Caucasian, both wearing black beanies, driving a gold Mercedes. They were seen driving around the neighborhood all morning.

ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY Los Rios Street, 31600 Block (2:39 p.m.)

A caller required a deputy after an attempting an interview in front of a residence with the family that lived inside.

The informant found that no one was home but a six-year-old by himself.

DISTURBANCE Alipaz Street, 32600 Block (8:14 p.m.)

A caller reported that a man pushed his girlfriend out of a black Ford Explorer.

The female was described as 41 years old, wearing sweats. Paramedics were refused as the caller was waiting with the woman until deputies showed up.

ASSAULT WITH DEADLY WEAPON Via Los Santos, 32600 Block (8:36 p.m.)

A woman was thrown out of a car and found lying on the front lawn of the address given to deputies. The woman had a broken arm and her ex-boyfriend was the driver of the vehicle she was thrown out of.

DISTURBANCE- MUSIC OR PARTY Calle Jardin/Paseo Blanco (10:03 p.m.)

Several subjects were reported camping at the end of Calle Jardin. The subjects had a campfire burning in the brush area. The subjects were also drinking and being loud.

Saturday, June 11 MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATIONS Via de Agua, 33500 Block (10:32 a.m.)

A caller reported that a neighbor was

WELFARE CHECK Del Obispo Street, 31800 Block (11:25 a.m.) A woman, between 55 and 60 years old, locked herself in a Carl’s Jr. restroom for 45 minutes and would not come out.

Deputies, who considered her possibly homeless, removed her.

DISTURBANCE Rancho Viejo Road, 31600 Block (4:58 p.m.) A contractor, 53 years old, possibly drunk, was disturbing the peace and becoming violent with the informant that hired him. The informant followed the man, who was on foot near a donut shop.

The contractor possibly had unknown weapons on him.

Sunday, June 12 UNKNOWN TROUBLE Via de Agua, 33600 Block (2:47 a.m.)

A male caller said a couple of subjects were in a black Mercedes threatening him. Voices were heard in the background as the caller asked if they had a problem. A struggle ensued and the call was lost. There was no answer on the callback.

DISTURBANCE-MUSIC OR PARTY Valle Road, 33700 Block (3:22 a.m.)

An informant reported dogs barking, women screaming and saw a big white light emanating from the location. It is unknown if there was a party or a separate suspicious activity going on.

DISTURBANCE Los Rios Street, 31400 Block (9:36 a.m.)

A caller reported 15 subjects drinking in a garage area.

DISTURBANCE La Zanja Street, 26400 Block (10:38 a.m.) Four white males were reported to have been drinking in an open garage for the past three days. The caller said they were starting to get rowdy.

WELFARE CHECK Paseo Camalu, 30900 Block (7:00 p.m.)

A woman’s mother called several times crying because her renter is giving her problems, refusing to leave and yelling profusely at her. The mother has heart problems and is under a lot of stress. The daughter was concerned for her health.

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DISTURBANCE Calle Winona, 31900 Block (2:15 p.m.)

A sober living house resident called on another resident who was being combative with them. The subject was transported to a local hotel off of Ortega Highway. The combative resident was not reported to have had any weapons.

Tuesday, June 14 DISTURBANCE Paseo Carolina, 32100 Block (7:39 p.m.)

A caller reported subjects in front of the location provided were drinking alcohol, and that if the deputies arrived that they would run. Deputies arrived only to find the subjects were not drinking, and did not run.

Friday, June 17 TRAFFIC HAZARD Ortega Highway/Del Obispo Street (7:05 a.m.) A red light westbound on Ortega, to turn onto southbound Del Obispo, was reportedly phasing to red very quickly, making the red-light camera go off. Deputies observed the cycles of the traffic light and thought they were correct. The yellow phase was over 3.0 seconds, as required.

Saturday, June 18 BURGLARY IN PROGRESS Via del Sereno, 28400 Block (5:15 a.m.)

A woman called reporting noises being heard downstairs with no one but herself and her two children home. Her home has an alarm system, but it was not active.

Deputies performed a walk-through after arriving and found no one inside, but the woman was upstairs with her children in the master bedroom.

Sunday, June 19 PROWLER Sundance Drive, 31500 Block (4:22 a.m.)

A male reported hearing noises on his back patio and went outside to see what was going on. He found a white male in his 30s wearing no shoes going through his belongings. The informant detained him on the back patio and stated that he was being cooperative. He believed he hopped the fence in the back, and stated that he had never seen him before.

Monday, June 20 DISTURBANCE Camino Capistrano/La Zanja Street (5:49 p.m.) An informant reported four males drinking alcohol on the soccer fields and harassing everybody that came by. There was a slight language barrier, so no further information could be obtained. www.thecapistranodispatch.com

Eye on SJC

Open Space Celebration Set for Saturday, June 25

By Alexa DuMity The Capistrano Dispatch

esidents will have the opportunity to enjoy the fruits of the tax dollars they spend toward preserving open space this weekend. The San Juan Capistrano Open Space Foundation is putting on a grand opening event for a staging area volunteers recently built within the hundreds of acres of preserved land.

The land was reserved as open space by the San Juan Capistrano Bond Measure in 1990. Plans were created for the land but those plans never became reality, and the SJC Open Space Foundation stepped in.

The foundation is a non-profit organization formed in 2009. Members wanted to take a proactive approach to plans and raise money for the projects. “We plan to complete the area, and gift it to the city,” Brad Gates, President of the SJC Open Space Foundation, said Wednesday as he worked on finishing touches at the site.

The foundation gets most of its donations from gifts and companies stepping in

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to do the necessary work. “The city has great ideas, but limited resources,” said Tim Neely, a member of the Board of Directors for the foundation. “We are doing this at fundamentally no cost to the city.”

After the completion of the staging area, the foundation has two other projects lined up. Members want to create a dog park near the new staging area, so the staging area parking can be

utilized for everyone, and also another staging area on the other side of Trabuco Creek. Neely said that the designs for the dog park in the Northwest Open Space should be done sometime this summer, and then they can break ground on it.

“Seventy percent of voters wanted this open space,” said Gates. “We encourage everyone to become members of our foundation. It is a small fee, but they can become proactive within the community.”

The main goal of this project is to make the land more accessible to residents.

Previous to the foundation’s volunteer work, there was minimal parking, making it hard to reach. In addition to the work of the foundation, the city is also in the process of creating a park and garden area near the staging area.

The Saturday, June 25 grand opening event begins at 3 p.m. and will continue until 7 p.m. It will be at 30261 Camino Capistrano, across from the Christmas tree farm, in the new staging area.

Admission to the event is free, as well as band entertainment provided by the Swallow’s Inn. Food can be purchased,

and the event is being catered by Bad to the Bone BBQ. Popcorn, cotton candy, beer, wine and soda will be available for purchase, too.

Booths will be set up throughout the event. These will provide information to the public about the importance of open space, local wildlife and history of the agriculture in that space. Former City Council member Diane Bathgate will speak about her family’s connection to the agriculture and land. Visitors can also take a stroll on a shortened trail through part of the open space.

The staging area sits on 2.5 acres that have been cleared to allow space for parking, water troughs, picnic benches and places to tie up horses. “It isn’t just for people with horses,” Gates said, “The space is multi-use. People can walk their dogs or even bike through the trails.”

The Open Space Foundation encourages as many community members as possible to head out there and check out the land.

“The people pay for it, they should be able to use it,” Gates said. For more information, see www.sjcopenspacefoundation.org. CD

Woman’s Club Celebrates 90 Years in Town

By Krysta Worthen The Capistrano Dispatch

hen the San Juan Capistrano Woman’s Club began, the organization donated mostly to local schools— because some of the organizations they support today were not even established back then.

Today, the club gives to the Boys & Girls Club—which is 20 years old—military families of Camp Pendleton—dedicated in 1942—and scholarships to nursing students at Saddleback College, which was established in 1968.

The Woman’s Club is celebrating its 90th birthday, and is even older than the city of San Juan Capistrano itself.

The group has devoted 90 years to raising money and having “a little fun in between,” said Secretary Nancy Canary. The women raise money through rummage sales, fashion shows, home and garden tours and one of their main fundraisers, the Pancake Breakfast on Swallow’s Day. A committee chooses two or three charities to donate their earnings to. This year the organization gave three scholarships to second-year nursing students at Saddleback College, and will continue to do so in coming years.

The guild also collects gifts each year that are donated to those who receive Meals on Wheels on Christmas,

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Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. Women who are members recruit ladies who they think would like to join, and invite them over for a luncheon.

They can see what the organization is all about and meet members, and from there they can apply for membership.

Their application is submitted to the board and pretty much always accepted, because membership is down. Currently 70 members are in the Club, but during the 1961-1962 years, there were 200 members and a waiting list of about 25.

“We’re aging,” Canary said.

The union started with 16 women meeting in each other’s homes, but

still with the same mission, to help the community. Over the years they met in schools and churches, until they had their own clubhouse.

The clubhouse they now hold meetings in was an accomplishment on its own. They began a building fund in 1930, and continued to raise funds until American involvement in World War II halted the process. It began again in 1956, and the clubhouse was finally completed in 1960.

Every third Tuesday of the month there is a luncheon held at the clubhouse, where they hold their meetings and install new members. The luncheons

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are the social part, or the “fun” Canary speaks of. Members can chat, eat lunch and entertainment is also provided.

One of the women, Kay Shaw, has been a member for 50 years, and along with the club was celebrating her 90th birthday this month.

Shaw is a former president, and has had a major hand in the fundraising efforts throughout her 50 years of membership.

One of the fundraisers she has had a direct role in was the theatrical shows they would put on for members of the community. Shaw has written and produced shows over the years, some variety shows and others more specific, like excerpts from the life of Abraham Lincoln, Shaw’s favorite president. For her birthday, Shaw was awarded a lifetime membership in honor of her 50 years of service, “I love to work and meet people, hardworking people,” she said after receiving her gifts.

The women celebrated the club’s 90th birthday, and as is routine at monthly luncheons they were installing their new members, including the new executive board members. Although the name for 90 years has been Woman’s Club, each board member received a red hat that says ‘SJC Women’s Club’. The group hopes to move forward “with hope for the future,” as President Arlene Baker stated.

For more information about the Woman’s Club, see www.womansclubofsanjuancapistrano.com or call 949. 545.6183. CD www.thecapistranodispatch.com

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Letter to the Improving Our Quality of Life with Parks Community G SAM ALLEVATO: Mayor’s Message

reat things are continuing to occur in San Juan Capistrano! This Saturday, June 25, the much awaited Grand Sam Allevato Opening of our Northwest Open Space Park is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. This park is on Camino Capistrano approximately 1 mile north of Junipero Serra Road (across from the Christmas Tree lot). Look for the flag draped entry and signs! There will be live Country/Western music, BBQ, refreshments and informational booths that will explain the amenities of this park and other features that will be built in the very near future.

The area was recently approved for a future dog park, along with other amenities such as community gardens, small amphitheater, baseball field and the potential of a working farm area. Minimally, it will be open with regular hours to all our residents now for picnics, trail walking and equestrian staging area.

This wonderful activation to our open space portfolio is being accomplished by the generous contributions and sweat-equity of the Open Space Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit composed of former council members, former and current Open Space Committee/Commission members, and other civic minded volunteers. Largely through their efforts, the city will be able to activate this park, along with others, for the use of all our residents, creating new opportunities for expansion of our recreational and sports needs.

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their passion for making San Juan’s open space accessible to all. Rather than the tact of the usual naysayers that preach doom and gloom for our wonderful town, these volunteers are actually producing something of positive value for the enjoyment of all our residents, young and old alike!

Future immediate plans for our open space efforts also encompass the continued activity on the Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park at San Juan Capistrano. This San Juan resident-owned property will soon have the ability to provide fresh drinking water for visitors to the park, non-potable water for irrigation, and the ability to construct restrooms in the future. This will greatly enhance the experience of the thousands of visitors that come to the Riding Park each year.

These improvements were paid for from the lease payments of the private vendor that leases the site, Blenheim EquiSports, which has provided hundreds of thousands of dollars thus far for use of the property. A sewer line that will traverse the property will be paid for by development activity just outside our city limits, thus giving us the opportunity to construct restroom facilities in the future not costing our residents a dime!

A truly exciting “diamond in the rough” is across the San Juan Creek from the Riding Park and is known unofficially as the “Lemon Grove” area. This area is actually accessed at the signalized intersection of Ortega Highway and Reata Road. This area recently had hundreds of lemon trees that have been removed as per our purchase agreement of the site, thus opening up the potential for a large multi-purpose lawn area that will eventually be available for recreational play, car shows, dog shows, or just plain picnicking. There are large heritage Oak

and Sycamore trees that are hundreds of years old on the property making this area perfect for picnicking by our residents or overnight stays by organized youth groups. Additionally, there is a covered area that will be perfect for dances and events of all types. Truly a park for everyone, the “Lemon Grove” also has the potential to be leased out for corporate events, weddings, and the like, thus providing an economic engine to support and maintain the area and provide for enhancements in the future.

A ribbon cutting celebrating the trail connection of this area to the larger city trail system is scheduled for July 30. Stay tuned for more details about this exciting additional activation of our open space.

To be sure, we can’t do all of these improvements overnight. Our budget is tight and revenues must be spent most judiciously. We continue to cut our budget, streamline our workforce, and rein in pension costs. However, this does not mean that we just say or vote “no” on every project for strictly political reasons, while ignoring the many opportunities that present themselves!

We don’t stop being leaders and doers!

It also doesn’t mean that we can’t plan for better times and continue to foster a vision of parks and open space for all segments of our community. We will proceed with improvements as our economy strengthens and new developments come on board to increase our park funding accounts. Working with our Open Space Foundation volunteers will also allow us to make great strides in making our Open Space portfolio the best it can be. With those improvements, we enrich the value of our homes, our community, and our quality of life!

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REAL ‘COMMON SENSE’ PREVAILS

—Katherine Holman, San Juan Capistrano The votes have been counted and the residents of San Juan Capistrano have shown that they have again taken the time to educate themselves on ballot issues and have used real “common sense” when it comes to the future of our city.

A small handful of discontented people ran a deceitful opposition to the ballot issue “Measure B.” Sadly, over $80,000 from our city’s reserves were wasted on a frivolous election that also cost local developers thousands of dollars to defend their honor and integrity.

Day after day a cast of characters sat in front of our local supermarkets spewing lies and exaggerating facts regarding the development of one of the most beautiful projects ever planned for our city. The developers have taken the high road throughout the entire approval process and not once did they lower themselves to the level of the opposition. I look forward to watching the Distrito La Novia/San Juan Meadows project come to fruition.

To submit a letter to the editor for possible inclusion in the paper, e-mail us at letters@ thecapistranodispatch.com or send it to 34932 Calle del Sol, Suite B, Capistrano Beach, CA 92624. The Capistrano Dispatch reserves the right to edit reader-submitted letters for length and is not responsible for the claims made or the information written by the writers.

I choose to remain positive about San Juan Capistrano’s future knowing that our town continues to be one of the most desirable in Orange County. How about you?

Mayor Sam Allevato has served on the City Council since 2004. www.thecapistranodispatch.com

SOAPBOX GILA JONES: My View

Ready for Redistricting?

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ou may have heard about the redistricting process now underway that will create new Assembly, State Senate and Congressional districts for Gila Jones California. How does it affect San Juan Capistrano?

In 2008 and 2010, California voters approved Propositions 11 and 20, which created the Citizens Redistricting Commission and gave it the authority to draw new Assembly, State Senate, Congressional, and Board of Equalization districts for the state. Previously, under the State Constitution, the district lines were drawn by the California legislature. (Redistricting is always done the year after the Federal census.)

After the members of the Redistricting Commission were chosen, they began taking public input and holding hearings about how the districts should be drawn, and on June 10 they released proposed maps. A second round of hearings is happening now, and final maps come out August 15.

The commission’s goals were to create districts that 1) have relatively equal populations; 2) comply with the federal

Voting Rights Act, meaning that district boundaries must favor racial minorities wherever the population of a racial minority is large enough to be a majority in a district; 3) are contiguous; 4) protect, wherever possible, the integrity of cities, counties, and communities of interest; and 5) are compact. The commission couldn’t consider the residence of an incumbent or candidate for office, and they were encouraged to “nest” Assembly districts within State Senate districts.

So how did San Juan Capistrano fare?

None of the districts have numbers yet, and our proposed Congressional district is being called “CSTSN.” It includes San Juan, Laguna Niguel, Dana Point, San Clemente, Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, Vista, Carlsbad, Encinitas and Del Mar. The district is 43 percent Republican and 29 percent Democratic, and apparently Darrell Issa, who represents much of the San Diego portion of the new district, will be our Congressman. Issa previously represented San Juan from 2000, when Ron Packard retired, until the current districts were formed in 2002.

Issa is a conservative and very wealthy Republican who’s a rather influential member of Congress. He’s chairman of the House Oversight Committee and

can afford to defend his seat against any challengers. Since Congress has no term limits, San Juan can probably expect to continue to be represented by Issa at least until the next redistricting cycle in 2021.

Our proposed Assembly district is being called “STHOC” and includes San Juan, the eastern half of Dana Point, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, Aliso Viejo, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, Ladera Ranch, Coto de Caza and the unincorporated area east of San Juan that will eventually become The Ranch. The registered voters in the new district are 48 percent Republican and 26 percent Democratic, and our Assemblywoman will continue to be Diane Harkey. Assemblywoman Harkey can run for one more term (2012-2014) in the Assembly.

The city of Dana Point isn’t happy about being split and have communicated this to the commission. We may see some changes in this district when the final maps are released.

Our proposed State Senate district, “SANOC,” is a nested one. It’s made up of the STHOC district described above plus a northern San Diego County Assembly district called “NCSAN,” which includes Camp Pendleton, Oceanside,

Vista, Carlsbad, and Encinitas. Voter registration in SANOC is 45 percent Republican and 28 percent Democratic. It appears that Senator Mimi Walters, who represents some of the Orange County portion of the proposed district, will be the Senator for the new one. Senator Walters can run for one more term in the Senate (2012-2016) and is eligible to serve two more years in the Assembly.

The Citizens Redistricting Commission is responsible for drawing only the Congressional, state Senate, Assembly and Board of Equalization district lines, but other redistricting efforts are going on too. Orange County Supervisorial districts are being redrawn, as well as those of the South Orange County Community College District and Capistrano Unified School District. Since the passage of local schools Measure H last year, redistricting in CUSD is particularly relevant, because in 2012 we’ll each vote for only a single CUSD trustee to represent our particular portion of the school district instead of voting for the entire seven-member board.

Want to compare your new and old district maps? Go to http://tinyurl.com/ newdistrict.

Gila Jones is a San Juan Capistrano resident active in local politics.

music and food, there will also be experts on hand to explain the native landscape and direct you to trails that lead along the creeks or to our own waterfall.

To immerse oneself in the natural beauty of our creeks and trails allows you to be transported from the daily grind and press of a hectic 21st Century life back to a simpler life that was enjoyed by the ranchers, farmers and Juanenos of yesteryear. One can still look at the natural hillsides and surrounding coastal oaks or orchards and see what our ancestors saw over a hundred years ago.

And I invite you to become a member of the foundation to support its mission “To promote the preservation, restoration, expansion, improvement and public use of open space within San Juan Capistrano to enrich the quality of life for area residents.” Already the foundation is looking toward its next project in working with the city to establish a 1-2 acre area for residents to take their dogs to be known as the Dr. Joe Cortese Dog Run, named after the late beloved local vet who donated thousands of hours in helping hundreds of local stray animals.

The foundation represents the kind

of effort that brings our community together, with individuals from all political, economic and social walks of our town.

For most citizens of San Juan Capistrano, we agree on the importance of preserving and enhancing our open space. After all the recent political controversy and elections, let us take some time to support a cause where the vast majority of our citizens are of like mind. Join with us in the San Juan Capistrano Open Space Foundation and help improve the beauty and public use of our city’s open space lands. Come out for even an hour this Saturday to your Northwest Open Space and see first-hand the result of what a little time and money from each of us can accomplish. Or stop by the foundation booth for more information at any of the Summer Night concerts. Together we can open and enhance all of our Open Space to be enjoyed for many generations to come.

Mark Nielsen is a local business executive who was Mayor in 2009 during his four years on the City Council. He is a director of the SJC Open Space Foundation and has lived in San Juan Capistrano for over 20 years.

MARK NIELSEN: Straight Talk

Opening of Our Open Space

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n Saturday afternoon, June 25, the San Juan Capistrano Open Space Foundation will be hosting a BBQ and Grand Opening of the new staging area Mark Nielsen in the city’s Northwest Open Space across from the Christmas Tree Farm. Of particular note is the fact that this staging area for hikers, cyclists and equestrians was built without taxpayer dollars. Instead of the city spending hundreds of thousands of dollars, the Open Space Foundation used volunteers and donations by numerous residents and local businesses to complete the clearing and construction of a public parking lot and staging area complete with split rail fencing, water troughs, hitching posts and picnic tables. And all these improvements were done without any cost to the city and its general fund.

The SJC Open Space Foundation (www. sjcopenspacefoundation.org) was founded two years ago as an independent outgrowth of the city’s Ad-Hoc Open Space Committee. A number of us felt that a non-profit foundation separate from the The Capistrano Dispatch June 24–July 7, 2011

city, but dedicated to the enhancement and improved accessibility of our city’s open space, would fill a void that in the past caused our city to struggle with improving the tremendous open space assets that our citizens acquired by taxing ourselves in 1990 and again in 2008.

Between the constraints of government actions (including the high costs of city-funded projects) and the aversion some folks have to donating to the city proper, it was clear that a private nonprofit 501(c)3 foundation could be more effective. Whether gathering volunteers and donations, or leveraging each dollar for a multiplier by getting discounts and in-kind service donations unavailable in a city bidding process; the net effect was to allow focused efforts on opening up our tremendous open space lands to more public use and access at a fraction of the cost and time compared to doing the same directly by the city.

This Saturday’s Open House and BBQ from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. will give our residents a chance to experience the splendor of our open space which sets us apart from so much of the rest of Orange County. While the staging area will have

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Graduation Special

Congratulations To The Class Of 2011 Capistrano Valley Christian Schools • JSerra Catholic High School • Saddleback Valley Christian Schools • St. Margaret’s Episcopal School • San Juan Hills High School

San Juan Hills Students Set Standard

Photo by Ryan Gooding

By Maryann Doudna and Erin Thomas

t the first ever San Juan Hills basketball game the stands were silent.

The group of students had never been to a high school basketball game before and were unsure of how to cheer on their team. The administration quickly took action, arranging a pep rally that showed footage of rowdy college sporting events, hoping to drum up school spirit.

That was four years ago. Today, the administration has no need to promote enthusiasm. With champion sports teams as well as thriving academic and arts programs, San Juan Hills has made great strides in its short career.

Much of its success can be attributed to the 500-member class of 2011 that graduated June 22. The students of

the class of 2011 were the trailblazers of the school when they began as freshmen in 2007. While most new high schools start out with both freshman and sophomore classes, San Juan Hills freshman had no older students to look up to.

“They took a risk to come here, “ said Principal Tom Ressler.

But the risk has paid off, as students were able to create a community that was defined by them. An abundance of clubs ranging from mixed martial arts to “Cookies for Christ” were developed and sustained by the Class of 2011. This year students began their own newspaper, the Express.

“When there was only a freshman class at San Juan, the campus felt something like a ghost town yet it still felt tight-knit since there were only about 500 students all

More than 500 students make up the first graduating class of San Juan Hills High School: Jovana Aboyte William Garrett Acromite Cora Nicole Acuna Lauren Nicole Adagio Viulet Adineh Ashley Eileen Aguirre Jane Ahn Kyle Joseph Alarid Nicole Danielle Alario Ana Maria Alatriste Maria Anaya Jason Andablo Jessica Andablo Jordan Hanna Anderson Andy Thomas Andreoli Niccolas Maxwell Annis Taylor Kristin Aoude Liliana Elizabeth Arias Guadalupe Avila Valeria Ayala Kyle M. Backhus Matthew Alexander Badran Bryce Michalik Baker Alexander John Baptiste Nicholas Alfred Bargelski Ceris Breanna Barker Natalie Marie Barnes Alondra Barraza Karen Isabel Barrera Roman Barrita Nicholas J. Beach Gabriel Becerra Mahsa Behzadi Jose M. Berber Mitchell Damian Bernard Corey Jacob Bittner Alexandra Nicole Block Malachi Matthew Bodine Sarah Sumire Boerner Adrian John Bogle William James Bohn David Aaron Bortz Melissa Botello

Samantha Rose Bourgeois Rocky Elliott Bragg, Jr. Thomas Keith Brawner Chaz Robert Breithaupt Sawyer Chase Britton Keegan J. Brown Ian Harrison Bruns Andrea Marie Buchanan Madeline Elizabeth Burns Christopher Gibson Buscemi Jose Adan Bustos Lauren Evangeline Cabral Luis Felipe Cabrera Zachary Elliott Cahill Alejandro Cano Akasha Rose Carabajal Erik Garcia Cardenas Oscar Javier Castaneda Jesus Castillejos Eric Castillo Leticia Castro Alexander James Celata Alfredo Cervantes Marcos Cervantes Carla Gisella Cespedes Argenis Dioney Chavez Max Joseph Chavez Jonathan Andrew Chung Mollie Grace Clemente Brandon Michael Colucci Hailey Marie Combe Elizabeth Dawn Conant Katelyn Ann Connors Elisse McKenna Cook Matthew Aaron Cooper Carolyne Elise Copley Desiree Athena Corey Gerardo Cortes Jacob Jay Cortez Samuel Cortez Molly Nicole Crawford Jesus J. Crisostomo James W. Crocicchia

Kayla Jane Dahl Salman Mahmood Danesh Dominic Paul D’Auria Cameron Bryce Davis Robert Michael Davis Esther Delgado Talia Brianna Delgado-Vega Alixandra Nicole Deming Brooke Ashley Dettman Darian Elayne Didier Jasmine Marie Diltz Sean Michael Dodd Kevin Thomas Doll Samantha Marie Doll Alan Dominguez Madison Marie D’Ornellas Jordan Skye Douglas Elizabeth Drake Taylor Jon Drake Blake Riley Draper William John Drewes Daniel Hugo Duran Chelsea Taylor Duvenage Sally Elqura Elizabeth Marie Elsanadi Lauren Brittany Engel Zuleyma Esquivel Chloe Brooke Euzarraga Gabriela Farias Isidro Farias Sanchez David Edward Fellner Samuel Scott Ferguson Jessica Patricia Fernandez Jade Lorel Ferra Robbia Ann Fezian Chantel Nicole Findlay Jacob Richard Fleming Aleida Flores David Flores Alexander Lee Fogle Alexandra L. Fontaine Kaitlyn Marie Forster Kyle Steven Fox

experiencing their first year of high school together,” Express Editor-in Chief Tanza Loudenback said.

This close community allowed students to jump directly into leadership positions early on, in the classroom and on the stage, not having to compete with juniors and seniors for top spots. The seniors have also achieved great academic success, with 34 valedictorians graduating with a GPA of 4.0 or higher and a Scholar of Scholars.

The students did face some challenges in their advancement to high school. Their first prom was held last year, and they haven’t been able to hold true homecoming events yet. When the students took their first AP tests, they had to learn to balance them with their normal schoolwork. “With every single thing that came up, they were successful,” Ressler said.

The legacy of the class of 2011 will shape the culture of the school for years to come. “San Juan Hills has evolved before our eyes,” said Loudenback. This class had created a thriving and dynamic community with a myriad of activities for any student. “Any tradition we have, they were a part of,” Ressler said. “They took advantage of this opportunity.”

San Juan Hills Scholar of Scholars: Ian Webb Stallion of the Year: Negeen Sadeghi-Movahed

SJHHS Graduates

Taylor Rae Franco Eden Sunday Frazee Evan Gerald Verne Frolov Adrian Noel Gaeta Jerrad Edward Gaisford Maxwell Alexander Galbraith Matthew Robert Galvin Ana Karen Mata Gamboa Amara Julia Garcia Jonathan Uriel Garcia Miguel Ruben Garcia Sindy Sarahi Garcia Jordan Taylor Gardner Kelsey Marie Garrett Amanda Rose Geck Spencer Caton Giraldin Nicholas Andrew Glenn Mayte Gomez Rebecca Nicole Gomez Alexa Gonzalez Daniel Gonzalez Eva Estephany Gonzalez Miriam Socorro Gonzalez James Hillard Gordon Dane Arthur Gore Jazmin Grajales Bernardo Granados Maritza Granados Jacqueline Elizabeth Greiner Kyle Christopher Groff Shyan Kay Guerrero Sara Magdalene Gustavson Austyn Parker Guthrie Nicholas Edward Gutierrez Evan M. Guy Joshua Ross Hackett Devon James Hackwith Connor Hale Kathleen Rene Halstead Brandt Randall Hamilton Ariana Sara Hariri Tatum Rae Hathaway Cole Gregory Hawkins

Cody Morgan Hazell Bailey Marissa Hein Tori Elizabeth Hendricks Kyra Aileen Henning Anahi Hernandez Andrea M. Hernandez Corina Yvette Hernandez Daphne Hernandez Enrique Hernandez Fernando Hernandez Jesus Pedro Hernandez Joseph Anthony Hernandez Ricky Isaias Hernandez Ryan Margarito Hernandez Austin Taylor Hill-Curiel Maxwell Stanton Hillis Daniel Morgan Hitzfield Ian Hamilton Hodges Jacob Charles-Ross Holman Samantha Michelle Holmes Kevin Patrick Hoover Anthony Michael Humphreys Claire Jeanne Hunstein Aaron Patrick Hunt Christian Vance Ichikawa Kanelo Aristotle Iraclides Andrew Dylan Ivar Lauren N. Iverson Breanna Kennedy Jacobsen Ryan Scott Jacobson James Robert Jarvis Maria Elena Jimenez Brenan Thor Johnson Jered David Johnson Travis W. Johnson Claire Frances Jones Nathan Philip Kavanagh Mitch Ryan Keller Victoria Elizabeth Kendall Ryan Thomas Kessler Connor Douglas Kirkwood Adam Christopher-Hallahan Knapp Lindsey Anne Knott

Vishant Kumar Camden Zachary Kutnick Nicholas Perry LaForge Richard D. Landingham Matthew Raymond Larmand James Barrett LaRosa Nicole Joy Larson Holly Angelica Lauer Nicholas Anthony Laullon Dylan James Lawrence Anthony Eliberto Leal Zachary Lyle Leetch Denham Barton Leftwich Brian Daniel Leggett Jack Robert Leggett Ryan Patrick Leibrich Damian Leon Katelyn Blair Lindsey Alexis Lopez Daniel Lopez Daniel Lopez Rodriguez Tanza Alexis Loudenback Richard Arthur Love Amber Celeste Loya Penelope Anne Luksic Aaron Thomas Luth Taylor Rose Machado Taylor Christina Magee Sierra Marie Maitlen Andrea Franco Maldonado Jasmine Manzo Talin Mardirossian Abigail Martinez Jessica Martinez Nicodemus Mathews Parker Fairbanks Mathewson Alexia Samara Maya Allen Wilson McAnlis Patrick John McCormic Robert Thomas McDonald Gabriel Matthew McFadden Kelsey Robinson McKeag Ryan Kelly McNulty

Isaiah Kemon Meadows Brett Matthew Medeiros Anthony David Medina Brandon Vladimir Melara Brittany Oviedo Mendez Italiby Mendez Brenda Cabrera Mendoza Ivan Mendoza Jannet Estefania Mendoza David Mendoza Megan Marie Merda Steven A. Meyerhoff Tamara Joy Meyerhoff Mackenzie Taylor Meyling Oscar Diaz Meza Michael Poston Miller Andrew Klein Miner Mason Shale Ming Carol Selina Miranda Erica Ashly Mitchell Jacquelyn Kate Mitchell Joqthan Jarhed Monrroy Sharon Mora Conner Dane Morris Olivia Elyse Murashko Amanda Marie Murray Kyle Richard Murray Mehdi Matthew Nahangi Mackenzi Marie Neill Corryn Jordan Newlan Lucero Candy Nieto Jacob Adam Niznik Zoe Eilish Nolan Cody Lee Nord Heather Marie Nord Victor Alfonso Noyola Taylor Ann NyBlom Jessica Ocampo Pedro Guadarrama Ocampo Miguel Oceguera Courtney O’Connor Jessica Lee O’Donnell

Stefan Maxwell Oglevee Teneyah Marie-Afton Olmstead Connor Luke O’Modhrain Tania Onofre Robert J. Oram Siena CY Orlick Cristian Alonso Orozco Montserrat Ortega Joshua Robert Ortiz Sara A. Ortiz Dallon James Osborne Paige Noel Osborne Avilene Aguilar Otero Brittany Mendez Oviedo Lindsey Michele Owens Justin Alexander Pake Jacob R. Palmer Miguel Panduro Claudia So Young Park Ben Nicholas Parker Chelsea Mariko Parlett Cristina Lissette Parra Amairani Yomali Pastor Cruz Rianna Pearson Anthony Michael Pelleriti Pablo Hernan Peña Yiliang Peng Eric David Penuelas Hedilberto Perez Jacinto Javier Perez Karla Araceli Perez Zachary Kenneth Perry Michael Anthony Perryman Taylor Nicole Peterson Max Randall Philips Jonathan James Phillips Alexis Janay Pickering Pedro Pineda Sophia Marie Christine Plessier Clark Allen Poppa Elizabeth Claire Josephine Postigo Nancy Preciado

Casey Robin Przybylak Jake Anthony Puchalski Engelbert Rudolf Quechenberger Roselle S.C. Querido Arturo Quintero Sean James Rafferty Daniela Ramirez Katherine Azayradema Ramirez Marie Patricia Ramirez Avery Ray Erin Nicole Reckinger Thaddeus Allen Reese Alanna Lee Reeve Chad Ferdinand Reimer Payton Matthew Reisman Michael John Renuart Jose Alfredo Gonzalez Reyna Alexis Morgan Richardson Laurel Eve Rigsby Casey Marie Ringler Emily Risbrough Aracely Marie Rivera Bryan Eduardo Rivera Carlos Rivera Candido Roan Henry George Robbertse Samuel Mark Robison Alejandra Rodriguez Anthony Michael Rodriguez Hector Anuar Rodriguez Joshua Leslie-Charles Roe Daniel Alejandro Romero Jessica Romero Alexis Doreen Ross Amanda Lee Ross Nicholas W. Rotberg Nicole Anna Ruback Hannah Julie Ruiz Ryan Peter Ruiz Blanca Fabiola Ruiz Zarco Alexander Jon Russell Colin Gabriel Ryan

SJHHS Graduates Cont.

Austin Villanueva Sabado Luis Antonio Sabay Zachary Joseph Sacco Nichole Joy Sackett Sterling Joseph Sackey Negeen Sadeghi-Movahed Yenitze Saines Tori Kristian Salazar Julio Cesar Saldana David Hector Saldivar Daniel Salgado Brooke Kaori Salicos Nain Salinas Garrett Blake Samson Andres Sanchez Isabel Sanchez Marvin Sanchez Miguel Sanchez Sarahi Gabriela Sanchez Lauren Elizabeth Sandor Leianna Lucille Sandoval Tanya Mariela Santillan Dominic Jesse Scarantino Meredith F. Scarpato Desirae Bianca Gerda Schauer Cody Scott Schmitz Ginny Marie Schneider John Taylor Sky Schneider Christopher Wayne Schutter Henry Aaron Schutz Mikaela Anne Secor Jill Seegmiller Austin Charles Seidel Yadira Analy Serafin Jericha Dawn Shaw Anthony Robert Sherlock Landon Allen Sherwood Danley Rose Shimasaki Adriana Sierra

Dan Silva-Mercado Devon Mckenzie Simpson Paul Christian Skipper Anthony Michael Smith Garrett Austin Smith Kaitlin Marie Smith Michael Morgan Smith Natalie Somma Cameron Seung Tun Song Ruth Soria Thomas Francis Spaulding Jacob Matthew St. Onge Melissa Standish Lauren Elizabeth Steelman Avalon Marie Steen Jacob Thomas Stephan Carissa Jean Stivers Daniel Masashi Stoll Christian Garner Stubbs Samantha Avery Suit Carlie Shea Sutherland Charlie William Swanson Daniel Chong Sy Mychal Y. Tamaki Amy Rae Tamillo Ruiyi Tang Ezekiel Tapia Eric Duncan Taylor Mallory Kristine Taylor Owen Edward Taylor Tierra Ashly-Yvette Terrell Zachary Lydell Thompson Parker Scott Tinsley Miguel John Tiotuico Fabian A. Torres Lindsey Nicole Treff Mary Teresa Angelique Rose Turner Amanda Carolyn Urell

Brandon Steve Urrutia Arinze Enyinnia Uzo-Okereke Angelica Maria Valencia Brendon Scott Van Vliet Zachary Michael VandenBosch Nicholas George Vansell Jacob Vargas Leslie Vargas Midnyte Vargas Tracy Sarai Vargas Michael Velasco Manuel Angel Velazquez Justin Maxwell Venegas Miguel Angel Verduzco Nancy Villegas Cassidy Lee Walker Andrew Mark Walton Zachary R. Ward Issabelle Jane Wardle Kelsey Lorayne Watson Ian Douglas Kendle Webb Isaac Gregory Wence Chris Michael Werner Samantha Lorraine Wiebort George Philip Winckel Samuel Weston Worley Mireya Xocua Justin Tyler Young Horacio Zamarripa Jose Victor Zamarripa Cristal Zaragoza Bryan Franco Zarate-Garcia Jeffery Ryan Zawoysky Veronica Raquel Zax Araceli Zepeda Alec Christopher Ziencina Briana Nicole Ziff Delia Zuniga *Bold denotes Valedictorian

JSerra Graduates

The Junipero Serra Catholic High School Class for 2011: Kyla Agbayani Christopher Amloyan Dylan Andrews Victoria Arcuri Michael Arenal Mahta Ariarad Bradley Ashworth Vlaho Asic Courtney Avila Amber Ayemin Lauren Baerg Natalie Baker Ciana Barrom Francis Bastone Brock Batliner Shirley Berber Riley Bergendahl Alexander Berman Jennifer Blair Madeline Blount Trent Boras Jennifer Boyle Shannon Brady Jacob Broderick Carter Browning Sean Byrne Karina Cadiz Bridget Cahill Alexander Cain Grace Canady

Macrae Carden Dylan Carter Kathleen Cascino Alexandra Celentano Maxfield Champion Hailey Chisholm Jung Hyuk Choi Casee Clauser Trenton Coggins Sean Conway Hayden Cornwell Georgie Courtney Andrews Coyle Jr. Dillon Cullinan Haleigh Cummings Lucas Dall’Orso Michael Darcy Andre Darville L. Grant Davis Cody Dean Luke Decker Jacob Decker Stefan Deitos

Salutation Francis “Frankie” Bastone, son of former Mission Hospital CEO Peter Bastone and JSerra Award recipient—the highest honor a JSerra student can receive. Courtesy photo

Katherine Delaney Lauren Denault Riley Diehl Dominic DiSano Joseph Donovan Allison Driver Jessica Dueker Connor Dugard Kassandra Dyakon Brett Eusey Jonathon Evans Elizabeth Evers Michael Fassett Merissa Fernandez Ashley Franco Vanessa Garcia Bryce Gerson Hailey Gillis Katherine Girgis Anthony Graceffa Alyssa Graham Juan Gutierrez Matthew Halbasch Jeremy Hall Kaley Halliburton Marina Hanna Annika Hathaway McKenna Hayes Austin Hedges Allison Heinrich Kenneth Hendren Kirsten Hibbard Chelsea Hills Riley Houser Joseph Hughes Christine Huston Carter Inman Stephan Jasper Courtney Johnson Andrew Johnson Ashley Jones Emery Jones Kathryn Jones Kimia Kabir Natasha Kanamouie Chloe Kempf Joseph Kimpler Nicholas King Otto Knottnerus Tyler Krause Tara Lanigan Rachel Lee Taylor Leseth

Joseph LiMandri Shelby Lindholm Katie Linehan Weston Littlefield Jacob Loflin, Jessica Lopez Chad Lowell Mark Luburic Jake Lucier Michael Lyons Michael Maben Brett Maida Ryan Male Kieran Manciet Ann Marsolais Jarryd Martin Katherine Matthews Brynne McCord Jenae McDonald Nicollette McDonald Jessica McFadden Chloe McGrath Cody McLane Chandler Melanson Samantha Mera Luke Meyer Michael Meyers Charles Mills Shelby Milosch Casey Mims Cody Moore Yanni Morales Nicole Mormann Brittany Morris Austin Mulder Victoria Munoz Chandler Nason Laura Nava Kaitlyn Neighbours Christopher Nguyen Kaitlin O’Hara Kaitlin O’Neill Noah Ortiz Jack O’Shea Matthew Park Robert Parker Miles Pereira Rachel Pesota Danyka Peterson Kyler Pettis Kevin Pham Jesse Phan Kyle Pierce

Mark Poliquin Joseph Ponder Alexandra Poore Lauren Portice Michael Portillo Alexa Post Jenna Puccinelli Joseph Rabello William Rawlings Riley Raynsford Evan Realmuto Andie Reed Theodore Reimer Dillon Reinwald Elizabeth Rizo Kelly Rovzar Garrett Rowley John Russell Zac Russell Alyssa Ryan Victoria Salazar-Hudgins Jonathan Schaefer Leanne Sears Dylan Seedman Brittany Seibert Kyle Shackleford Madeleine Shaver Zachary Sigler Tyler Simkins Keaton Siomkin Jessica Sitton

Morgan Sloss Bianca Solorzano Mary Sparacino Sacheen Steinmann Daniel Sullivan Steven Summers Derek Tademy Jack Teah Courtney Teskey Nicholas Thomas Michelle Vaday Andres Valentin John Van Valen Dylan Varner Hillary Wagener Alex Wasilewski Liam Whaley Brian White Christopher White Cole Williams Morgan Williams Clay Williamson Taylor Williamson Kristy Winn Thomas Witt, Katherine Yaru Salvatore Zaharson Lauren Zappas Jennifer Zaremba Samantha Zuck *Bold denotes Valedictorian

St. Margaret’s Graduates

The St. Margaret’s Episcopal School Class of 2011: Arya Amirhekmat Elizabeth Arriaga Beatrice Ary Marcos Avila Andrew Balcof Katherine Berchtold Kirsten Bleiweiss Melissa Bond Emily Boone Mario Brenes Molly Brooks William Brynjolfsson Amelie Byun Maxwell Carpenter Nicholas Carpenter Andrew Chen In Kwon Chung Blakely Collier

Olivia Collins Wyatt Corman Charles Cox Nicole Craigmile Victoria Davidson Douglas Davis Martin Dolan Maryann Doudna Michael Dougher Devin Dreyer Amanda Edington Davis Edwards Andrea Ellis Ashtin Evans Katherine Everett Matthew Faris Bryan Flores Jessica Fonseca

Michael Friedman Nicholas Geller Daniel Golly Mary Grace Gordon Sarah Greenberg William Griffith Brooke Grogan Hannah Hess Natalie Hiles Chloe Hoff Adam Holden Grant Hosinski Dillon Itri Michael Jones Michael Kartiko Shannon Kelly Shayna Kerry Farrah Kharazmi

Andrew Kim George Ko Nicolas Kouris Alexander Krafcik Michelle Lancaster Xav Langton Jonathan Li Lauren Lindquist Berenice Luna Samuel Malagon Mitchel Marmelstein Alison Martens William McCarthy Anna McGregor William Mech Hunter Meece Ramtin Mehrvijeh Kelley Meredith

James Murayama Kristin Murray Brett Nicholas Stephanie Ornelas Sarah Paddon Erika Page Seema Patel Mitchell Pok Carlye Porrazzo Cameron Price Sara Reindl Emma Rice Shirin Sadri Kayla Schmitt G. Jared Schoeffel Russell Sego Colin Shaffer Ashley Short

Whitney Simon Brennan Smith Margarita Solazzo Alexandra Solon Sarah Sorensen Felipe Soto Zachary Stoddard Erin Thomas Hamida Valji Jessica Warren Laura Whitney Valerie Wu Matthew Yamada *Bold denotes Valedictorian

St. Margaret’s Episcopal Valedictorian Built Impressive Resume t 18, Johnny Li has already presented a research paper on cancer cells in Brazil, met President Barack Obama and founded a non-profit tutoring program.

Oh, and he’s also the St. Margaret’s Class of 2011 Valedictorian.

A St. Margaret’s student since he was 3, Li very early on demonstrated talent in mathematics, taking high school math classes beginning in 5th grade and college courses at UCI in 8th grade. He earned 5s in three AP exams in math and physics before graduating middle school. He later scored all 5s in 8 of the most challenging science AP exams. Consequently, he received the 2010-2011 Siemens Awards for Advanced Placement, annually given to one male and one female student in each of the 50 states. In total, he has excelled in 16 AP exams.

He also took 16 math and physics classes at UCI, maintaining a near-perfect GPA. Li enjoys academic challenges and has participated in many math and science competitions. In 6th grade, he became the youngest MATHCOUNTS champion in Orange County. He twice won first place in California in the American Mathematics Competition. He is a 4-time USA Mathematics Olympiad (USAMO) qualifier and ranked as one of the top 250 pre-college mathematicians each year.

In 9th grade, he was selected to participate in the United States Mathematics Olympiad Summer Program (MOP) for the top 50 high school mathematicians in the nation. In Physics, Li was twice selected to the United States Physics Olympiad Team comprised of the nation’s top 20 high school physicists. He was also a member of the Orange County Chemistry Olympiad team three consecutive years, and qualified for the National Chemistry Olympiad exam.

Johnny Li. Courtesy photo

In 2009, Li began pursuing science research with UCI Professor John Lowengrub. He presented his research paper, “The Effects of Cell Compressibility, Motility and Contact Inhibition on the Growth of Tumor Cell Clusters” at the 2010 Annual Meeting of the Society for Mathematical Biology in Brazil and submitted his first authored paper for publication to the Journal of Theoretical Biology. His work

was profiled in a CBS Evening News segment.

Li was named a 2011 Intel Science Talent Search Finalist.

As such, he met President Barack Obama at the White House on March 15. In addition, Li was a 2010 Davidson Fellow awarded to top 20 pre-college scientists annually, a Siemens Competition Semifinalist, and the 2011 California State Science Fair Student of the Year, awarded to the one student who best exemplifies the qualities of a successful scientist.

He twice won the Senior Sweepstakes Awards at the Orange County Science and Engineering Fair and represented Orange County at both the State Science Fair and the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in 2010 and 2011.

Li not only excels in math and science, but has also devoted more than 1,000 hours toward Orange County Math Circle (OCMC, www.ocmathcircle.org), a student-run nonprofit community service organization he founded in 2007. In four years, OCMC has grown from an idea into a small army of more than 50 devoted volunteers from 30 schools and has been offering lectures, tournaments, and events serving more than 1,000 students from 75 schools in Southern California.

Under his leadership, OCMC offers three annual math tournaments and monthly lectures on math problem solving. In a partnership with the Santa Ana School District, he established Santa Ana Math Club where OCMC volunteers teach math to underprivileged students. Li wrote grant proposals, solicited donations and raised more than $8,000 in the past two years. In addition, he secured free classroom facilities from local schools to host the events. Li has won numerous prestigious scholarships for his dedication to improve STEM education in Orange County, including the 2011 Coca-Cola Scholarship, the 2011 Disneyland Resort Scholarship and the 2011 National Federation of Independent Business Young Entrepreneur Foundation Award.

CVCS Graduates

Capistrano Valley Christian Schools Class of 2011 James Norman Masataro Akita Nathaniel John Antoun Shanley Maguire Berry Derrick Michael Carter Connor Anthony Castillo Kaylea Ann Coleman David Michael Coppola Tyler James Creeden Amy Michelle Dolkas Lauren Audrey Eggertsen Genevieve Schei Engelhorn Cong Feng Charles Hawkins Gibson Jessica Alexandra Haro Toshiaki Hashimoto Joshua Daniel Hector David Henderson Neakzaad Layne Horriat

Photo courtesy of Accent Portraits

Yanan Hu Jordan Keith James Yumeng Jiang Dae Shin Ju Hyun Kyun Kim Hyun Seung Kim Michael Joseph Kourie Jr. Kyung Soo Lee Tatjana Masetti Zannini De Concina Katherine Elizabeth McMaster

Landon Robert Melzer Jie Miao Man Ho Na Nicholas Vaughan Neuwald Thanh Hoang Thanh Nguyen Jessica Cherisse Nipp David Ray Orgill Harrison Conrad Palmer Ethan Alasdair Pierce Cheng Qian

Saddleback Valley Christian Schools Class of 2011

Hannah Rose Schaller—Salutatorian Jessica Lauren Scheevel Andrew Robert Lee Sears Adam Imtiaz Shakeel Taylor James Shanton Ricardo Simoes Hannah Nicole Spraker Andrew Thor Stevens Joshua John Tari TJ Anthony Valois

Elizabeth Ashbridge White Phillip Michael Wilhelm Paige Marie Wilhelm Kevan Amin Zameni Kaixuan Zhang Pengbo Zhang Te Zheng *Bold denotes Valedictorian

SVCS Graduates Anna Patrina Karlsen – Scholar of Scholars Ashlie Ardelle Adams Amanda Lynne LaFavor Hannah Noelle Lush Allesandra Deanne Marandola Joseph David Molina Sheryl Carol Rathfelder Elizabeth Rhee Libby Frances Wahlmeier Alyssa Ann Hirsch Kelsey Marnye Breeland Cameron Michael Burns Adam James Cardoza Brandon Scott Castle Seong Woo Chu Robert Tyler Collins Courtney Ann Davis Ireland Casey Engel Luke Makena Gannon Jacob Michael Garcia Nicollete Morgan Gino Hannah Elaine Mason-Goodall Michael Scott Hamada Ben Christopher Heisey Mary Winifred House Abel Airam Jauregui Jeffrey Joseph Jones Collin Robert Kachenmeister Olivia Elaine Kikerpill Alex Junho Kim Tae Yoon Kim Amber Nicole Kochan Gabriella Quinn Langston Joon Kyu Lee Madison Nicole Lies Zachary Robert Maffris

Joshua Ryan Markum Desiree Jenne Marshall Victoria Rae Martinez Kathryn Mary McCarthy Jordan Andrew Mehrguth Samuel James Mercer Kira Merwald Hayley Ranae Montes Adrina Rose Movsesian Sarah Elizabeth Mudge Bryce Olliver Nilsson Adam Lukas Nishikawa Justin Michael O’Brien Sinjin Bruce Ogan Alexandra Kamrie Okida Danielle Christine Pelletier David Peñaloza Joel John Petritz Savannah Rae Radison-Lees Bailey Mae Ray Zachary Graham Rodarmel Joel-Tyler Francis Rodgers Kristen Mae Scheibel Emily Theresa Simon Andrew Jack Smith Kyle Andrew Smith Ian Gerald Soneff Dominique Lyndia Spampinato Mahli Anjelica-Kaetlin Squirrell Alexandra Monette Stiegler Christina Annalisa Vogt Gillian Marie Wade Austin James Walker Chung Hang Yui Thomas Wesley Zimmerman *Bold denotes Valedictorian

GETTING OUT

YOUR TWO-WEEK EVENT PLANNER

THE LIST

A day-by-day guide to what’s happening in and around town this week. COMPILED BY TAWNEE PRAZAK

friday

MORNING BIRD WALK 8 a.m.-10 a.m. The Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy hosts a bird walk; bring binoculars & bird guides. Cost: adults $10, kids $5. Call for info and directions, 949.489.9778, www.theconservancy.org.

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COMMON SENSE 8 p.m. Reggae concert at The Coach House, also featuring John Sotter, Worm And The Night Crawlers, Motavation. Tickets $15. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

JOHN SLOAN SINATRA TRIBUTE 7:45 p.m.-11 p.m.

Live music at The Vintage Steak House. 26701-B Verdugo St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.661.3407, www.thevintagesteakhouse.com.

CITY LIMITS 8:30 p.m. Live music at Swallow’s Inn. 31786 Camino Capistrano, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com.

saturday

GO.SEE.DO

FIREWORKS IN THE PARK

Few things reinforce San Juan Capistrano’s image as a small townthan the July 4 celebration at the Sports Park. The day features games and rides for kids, a live band and dancing, great food and an incredible fireworks show. The event begins at 3 p.m., at the park, which is off Camino Del Avion between Del Obispo and Alipaz streets. Individual tickets or wrist bands may be purchased for mechanical rides and bouncers. Pre-sale wristbands will be available June 15 - July 1 at the Community Center. Tickets and wristbands will also be available at the door. The community’s 50th Birthday committee is providing pony rides and souvenir photos at no charge. Additionally, “free” old-fashioned Family Games will be available. Food, beer & wine will be available to purchase. Exhibit and vendor booths will line the park grounds. The band “Family Style” will perform on stage from 6 p.m. to -8:45 p.m. and a dance floor will be provided. Garrison West of Saddleback College’s KSBR will again emcee the event. Fireworks start at 9 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs—but the city asks pets remain at home. Personal barbecues and fireworks are not permitted. For more information call 949.. 493.5911 or see www.sanjuancapistrano.org —Jonathan Volzke

MISSION TREASURE HUNT 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Special limited event at Mission San Juan Capistrano for families to do in conjunction with the historical exhibit currently on display. Free with admission, $5-$9. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.

sunday

GONE FISHIN’ (IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA) EXHIBITION 2 p.m.-4 p.m.

Casa Romantica holds a a family-friendly special event to debut its new exhibit featuring fishing memorabilia and artifacts. Event features special guests, music, activities and much more. Admission $5.

Exhibit on display until August 14. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

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NATURE HIKE 8 a.m.-9 a.m. Join Park Rangers Sunday mornings for an easy 1-mile hike on the Nature Trail at Caspers Park. Free. Parking $5. 33401 Ortega Hwy., 949.923.2211, www.ocparks.com/caspers.

HISTORICAL WALKING TOUR 1 p.m. SJC Historical Society leads a tour to see Los Rios Historical District, OíNeill Museum, Montanez Adobe, the Mission, Rios Adobe and more. Meet at the train depot on Verdugo Street. Every Sunday. $2 adults, $1 children.

949.493.8444, www.sjchistoricalsociety.com.

monday

DE ANGELIS VOCAL ENSEMBLE: SUMMER OF LOVE 8 p.m. Join the de Angelis Vocal Ensemble for their first summer concert at Mission Basilica. General admission $25. 31520 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano,714.928.9567, www.missionparish.org.

CERAMICS CLAP CAMP 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Mission San Juan Capistrano hosts a camp for kids ages 6-12 featuring ceramic handbuilding techniques and how to throw clay on the wheel.

Runs through July 8. Cost $300. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.

FUNNISET HOUSEWIVES OF ORANGE COUNTY 8 p.m. It’s “ladies’ night out” at The Coach House with a comedy show and male dancers. Tickets $20. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

AL KING SOLO 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Live at Swallow’s Inn. 31786 Camino Capistrano, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com.

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EVITTE PALMER 7:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Live music at The Vintage Steak House. 26701-B Verdugo St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.661.3407, www.thevintagesteakhouse.com.

PET ADOPTION 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Visit pets who need a home at the Ark’s pet adoption event every Saturday at various local locations; go online for details. 949.388.0034, www.arkofsanjuan.org.

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tuesday

KNITLIT - THE KNITTING BOOK GROUP 6 p.m. Group meets at the library to discuss the book The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery.

Bring your knitting or other craft project; copies of the book are available at the checkout desk. 31495 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.1752, www.ocpl.org.

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Garrison West and fans. Courtesy photo

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OLD CAPISTRANO FARMERS MARKET 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Every Wednesday at El Camino Real and Yorba; 949.493.4700.

DEWEY’S AMAZING RACE SUMMER READING KICK-OFF 2 p.m. The library host games in the courtyard with the Dewey Decimal System. 31495 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.1752, www.ocpl.org.

GARDEN TOURS 10:15 a.m.-10:45 a.m. explore the Mission grounds with a tour guide. Free with paid admission of $5ñ$9. 26801 Ortega Hwy., 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.

thursday

CREATE YOUR OWN EARRINGS AND NECKLACE 10 a.m.-12 p.m. A jewelry expert visits Goin Native to teach an interactive class on creating jewelry with glass and beads. Fees $10 plus $35 for materials. 31661 Los Rios St., 949.493.5911, San Juan Capistrano, www.goinnative.net.

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JIMMI NELSON & THE DRIFTING COWBOYS 8 p.m. Live music at Swallow’s Inn. 31786 Camino Capistrano, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com.

friday

MISSION SJC’S HISTORICAL EXHIBIT 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mission San Juan Capistrano’s historical collection is revealed starting today featuring precious and rare paintings, religious artifacts and historical documents. Free with paid admission $5-$9. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.

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FIRST FRIDAY FILM 7 p.m. The library hosts a showing of the film, Me and You and Everyone We Know. Donation $2. 31495 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.248.5132, www.ocpl.org.

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GETTING OUT (Cont. from page 21)

saturday

Family Film Feature 11 a.m. The library hosts a free showing of the movie Justin Bieber: Never Say Never for the whole family, includes popcorn.

31495 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.1752, www.ocpl.org.

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Blenheim Red, White & Blue Grand Prix 2:30 p.m. The public is invited to the international equestrian show jumping competition at Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park. Free. 30753 La Pata Road, San Juan Capistrano, 949.443.1841, www.showpark.com.

sunday

Saved By The Mission Bell 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Children and adults can listen to Spanish-speaking audio tours at the Mission daily. Admission of $5-$9. 26801 Ortega Hwy., 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.

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Ukulele Nights 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Sing along or listen to the music at Hulaville’s ukulele night. Every Sunday. 2720 Camino Capistrano, San Clemente, 949.369.1905, www.hulavillecafe.com.

monday

4th of July Fireworks Cruise 7 p.m.-10 p.m. The Ocean Institute hosts an ocean cruise for guests to watch fireworks from the water. Includes music, appetizers and desserts.

Cost $50 adults, $40 kids. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.

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Dana Point’s July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza 9 p.m. Fireworks show at the Dana Point Harbor.

34624 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.248.3532, www. danapoint.org.

27221 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano CA 92675, 949.388.4978, www.mybarths.com Best known for: Scratch-made continental cuisine Most Popular item: Original schnitzel When Rene and Sonja Barth decided to move their family from Germany to America, they knew they would have to open an eatery. “We owned a restaurant there, too,” said Rene Barth. “Much bigger, many more employees. But we wanted to make something smaller and more like home.” The criteria behind Barth’s were simple. First, everything needed to be fresh Crispy schnitzel sandwich. Courtesy photo to account for Sonja Barth’s allergy to preservatives. From soup stock to sauerkraut to sausage, the Barths decided homemade dishes were their top priority. The new restaurant would also have a menu that paid homage to their heritage. “We want to make the food that our mothers and grandmothers taught us to make,” said Sonja Barth. The restaurant has been open less than two weeks, but the husband and wife team have already had return customers. “We have a lot of fun with them,” said Rene Barth, who can frequently be found truant from his kitchen station, socializing with and amusing his customers. If friendly service and quality food weren’t enough, Barth’s boasts economical prices and an extensive offering of the family’s favorite German beers.

Reservations: Not needed Price Range: $1-$17 Payment: Cash, credit Hours: Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 5 p.m.-10 p.m., closed Sunday Go to www.thecapistranodispatch.com and under “Getting Out” share your thoughts about this week’s restaurant.

San Clemente 4th of July Celebration 9 p.m. Fireworks show at the San Clemente Pier. Free.

949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

tuesday

Preschool Storytime 11:15 a.m. Children ages 3-6 and caregivers are invited to the library for stories, rhymes, crafts and fun. No registration required. 31495 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.1752, www.ocpl.org.

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Two-for-One at the Wharf Dana Wharf has half price on all fishing trips. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

ON STAGE

Art Alexakis of Everclear Brings Acoustic Set to The Coach House

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or Art Alexakis, charismatic frontman and driving force behind the multi-platinum powerhouse Everclear, there’s truly no debate about evolution. If you’re not growing and changing and getting creative with your classic songs over time, he says, “then you’re not a band, you’ve become a jukebox.”

And every so often, to remind oneself that making music is still the invigorating joy it’s always been, it’s a great idea to take a look back at the music writer’s classic songs, as Alexakis does on Everclear’s 429 Records debut, In A Different Light.

We caught up with Alexakis on his thoughts about the upcoming show.

What was the impetus for an acoustic set? How does that fit in with the Coach House as a venue? In the past, I’ve always performed solo acoustic sets at the beginning of a new album cycle to showcase the new material I was recording at the time, but in the past few years I’ve been performing solo acoustic concerts all around the country because it stretches me as an artist. It’s just me and my guitar. It’s also a lot of fun

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and provides much more interaction with the audience than when I play with Everclear. Unlike most performers, I look forward to being heckled … I will enthusiastically heckle back.

What has influenced your evolving musical style over the years? Did your daughters play a significant role as many kids do with their musician parents? I think living life has been the main thing to influence me in my writing ... and both of my daughters are a part of that for sure ... I think learning and growing and learning how to express my experiences as well as constantly trying to improve my craft as a songwriter has helped me.

What’s next with regards to Everclear? We are working on a brand new Everclear album, and we hope to have it out by fall.

Tickets will be going fast so make sure you call the Coach House and get yours soon. Art Alexakis performs The Coach House in San Juan Capistrano. The Show is Saturday, July 2, and tickets are $20. Doors open at 6 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m. CD —A.J. Bardzilowski Page 23

Computer Lab 8:45 a.m. Computer lessons at the library. 31495 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.1752, www.ocpl.org.

wednesday

Set Sail For Adventure 2 p.m. The library hosts a summer-reading event in the courtyard with crafts, activities and more. 31495 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.1752, www.ocpl.org.

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Bilingual Storytime 11:30 a.m. Stories and crafts in Spanish and English every Wednesday at the SJC Library.

31495 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.1752, www.ocpl.org.

thursday

Jill Sobule & John Doe 8 p.m. Concert at The Coach House, also featuring Alysse Fischer.

Tickets $15. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

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Twilight Thursdays 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Tree of Life Nursery hosts a special event every Thursday in July and August with community presentations, discussions, bird walks, garden tours, refreshments and much more.

33201 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.728.0685, www.californianativeplants.com.

Los Rios Garden Angels 8 a.m.-10 a.m. Volunteer at Los Rios Park Garden and get a free lunch from Ramos House Café. 31661 Los Rios St., 949.606.6386, San Juan Capistrano, www.goinnative.net.

Ibiza Ultra Lounge 7 p.m.-close. European-style nightlife featuring a DJ spinning in the ultra lounge at Tannins Restaurant & Wine Bar. 27211 Ortega Hwy., Suite C, San Juan Capistrano, 949.661.8466, www.tanninstrestaurant.com/ibiza. *For our full calendar, visit the “Event Calendar” at www.thecapistranodispatch.com.

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Air Conditioning & HEATING Oasis Air Conditioning & Heating 949.420.1321 31648 Rancho Viejo Rd., Ste. A, www.oasisair.com

Assisted Living Del Obispo Terrace 949.496.8802 32200 Del Obispo Street, www.delobispoterrace.com

Attorney Law Office of Skinner & Skinner 31461 Rancho Viejo Rd., Ste. 103

949.248.0260

Auto Repair Star Motors 32959 Calle Perfecto

949.443.1970

Banking Independence Bank 949.373.1570 Marbella Plaza 31107 Rancho Viejo Rd., www.independence-bank.net Pacific Mercantile Bank 949.487.4200 31601 Avenida Los Cerritos, Ste 100, www.pmbank.com

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ROOF MANAGEMENT SERVICES Bryan Krueger Enterprises, Inc. 33208 Paseo De Cerveza, Ste. B

949.212.0499

Capistrano Valley Christian Schools 949.493.5683 32032 Del Obispo Street, www.cvcs.org

Four-A Electric 949.240.8844 32432 Alipaz, Ste. C, fouraelectric@sbcglobal.net Slab leak repair Excel Electric - CA #793860 949.493.7769 SCP Plumbing/ CuraFlo of O.C. 949.493.2426 32238 Paseo Adelanto E-I, www.excelelectric.com 27126 Paseo Espada STE. 705, www.curaflo.com

Experience The Mission Historic Mission San Juan Capistrano Exciting New Audio Tour 949.234.1300 26801 Ortega Highway, www.missionsjc.com

FLORIST Mother Earth Flowers 949.493.4400 32158 Camino Capistrano, Ste. 105 www.motherearthflorist.com

949.697.9454

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Friess Electric 949.248.4222 32332 Camino Capistrano, Suite 102

DC Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioning www.dcplumbing.net 949.365.9044 Pronto Plumbing (El Plomero) 949.246.3589 31878 Del Obispo Ste. 118-227, www.prontodrain.com SCP Plumbing/ CuraFlo of O.C. 949.493.2426 27126 Paseo Espada STE. 705, www.curaflo.com

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949.697.9454

PAINTING SUPPLIES Dunn-Edwards Painting, Inc. 949.234.1201 31896 Plaza Dr. Unit D-1, Plaza Del Obispo Center

Photo & Digital Lab San Juan Photo & Digital 949.661.5668 32301 Camino Capistrano, www.sjcphotodigital.com

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TELEVISION Reeltime Sight and Sound 949-240-0555 26381 Via De Anza, www.reeltimesightandsound.com

WATER CONSERVATION Xeriflo Plumbing Systems 949.276.7000 www.xeriflo.com

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LIFE IN OUR COMMUNITY

COMMUNITY CALENDAR Friday 6.24

Tuesday 6.28

Coffee Chat 8 a.m. The Capistrano Dispatch hosts a spirited town hall forum on community issues. All are welcome. Camino Real Playhouse, on El Camino Real, just south of Ortega Highway. Occurs every Friday

Utilities Commission Meeting 8 a.m., City Hall, 32400 Paseo Adelanto

Monday 6.27 Open Space, Trails and Equestrian Commission 6 p.m., City Hall, 32400 Paseo Adelanto

Cultural Heritage Commission Meeting 5 p.m., City Hall, 32400 Paseo Adelanto Planning Commission Meeting 6:30 p.m., City Hall, 32400 Paseo Adelanto Monday 7.04

Independence Day 3 p.m. The city’s July 4 celebration features kids games, rides, music and more, culminating with a fireworks show. Sports Park, Camino del Avion/Alipaz Street.

Friday 7.08 Next regular issue of The Dispatch publishes. *Meeting agendas at www.sanjuancapistrano.org

ON LIFE AND LOVE AFTER 50: By Tom Blake

A 2011 Look at Internet Dating for Seniors new dating website specifically for singles over 50 is now active. Before describing it, let me mention these cardinal rules of Internet dating: • Never lend or send money to anyone you’ve never met.

• Trust your instincts. If someone seems too good to be true, that’s exactly the case.

• You cannot fall in love with a person you’ve never met.

These rules apply to all Internet dating sites, including the one I am writing about today, which is called OurTime. com. It’s not an entirely new site. The company’s press release states: “OurTime.com was created by combining the membership of

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SeniorPeopleMeet.com and SeniorsMeet.com. With more than one million active members, OurTime.com is now the largest online community catering to singles over 50.”

OurTime.com is owned by the same company that owns Match.com.

I interviewed Dr. Terri Orbuch, ON LIFE AND LOVE AFTER 50 OurTime’s dating and

By Tom Blake relationship expert. I was impressed with her dating knowledge and her reassurances about the site’s safety.

Dr. Orbuch said, “OurTimes’s high-

est priority is member safety. We have safety experts constantly patrolling the site. Internet dating is no safer or less safe than meeting strangers in other ways.”

Do her words guarantee singles won’t encounter scammers on OurTime.com? Of course not. This week, a woman named Judie emailed me about a 73-year-old friend of hers who met a man on the former Seniorpeoplemeet. com who claimed to be an American working in Malaysia. His story didn’t add up. Eventually, he asked the woman for money.

Internet dating is a double-edged sword. Singles dramatically increase their chances of meeting a mate because these sites have members throughout the world.

But, meeting someone who lives far away often results in a long-distance relationship. These relationships can work out, but there are many added challenges to them.

Dr. Orbuch said, “Before getting involved in a long-distance relationship, each person must communicate his or her expectations about who would move and who wouldn’t. If neither is willing or unable to move, it’s hard to have much of a relationship, particularly if they’d like to be together regularly.”

Dr. Orbuch also stressed that singles should carefully review the safety tips and dating guidelines on the OurTime. com website before beginning the search for a mate. I checked those pages and agree with her.

According to the OurTime press release, approximately 65 percent of their users have been divorced and 25 percent widowed.

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And now for the best news for seniors, the press release also stated: “The typical Boomer believes that old age doesn’t begin until age 72, according to a 2009 Pew Research survey, not age 65.” Hooray for that.

While Internet dating has its risks, it also has its rewards. It provides an easy way for singles to test the waters and to not have to wait for a telephone call to interact with potential mates. Women can be assertive. Plus, singles can talk with more than one potential mate in a matter of minutes. They can’t do that when they’re out on a date with one person.

The OurTime website link: www.OurTime.com.

Email me at tompblake@gmail.com to share your experience with this new dating website.

READER COMMENT: Susan, “I am a Dana Point resident for 20 plus years, and I look forward to reading your “Life and Love after 50” articles. (I will be 50 in two weeks.) Having spent the last five years on Match, Eharmony, Chemistry.com and even Plenty of Fish, and having been on over 40 first dates, I met someone special eight months ago. (I’m still in shock.)

“I read your story about romance scams and don’t understand why people on these dating sites entertain the idea of starting a relationship with someone not within a reasonable driving distance. It just spells trouble for so many reasons. Of course, not giving money is a no-brainer, but when you meet someone in person, it’s harder to hide your intentions.”

Tom Blake is a Dana Point business owner and San Clemente resident who has authored books on middle-aged dating.

To comment on his column, email him at tompblake@gmail.com. See his website at www.FindingLoveAfter50.com CD www.thecapistranodispatch.com

SJC LIVING DON TRYON: Old San Juan

A Lost Mission

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any of the old Missions had little satellite missions in their area of influence which were called “asistencias.”

Sometimes they were Don Tryon just a spot where the padres would meet local Indian tribes and later would build a small adobe. San Antonio de Pala is the most well-known as it had a small Mission complex and was part of Mission San Luis Rey near Oceanside. Others like San Bernardino and Santa Ysabel are lesser known.

However, the Mission church in Los Angles was never called an asistencia but could have as it was part of Mission San Gabriel. An interesting fact about Los Angeles is that when it was established, all of the trouble makers from San Gabriel were deliberately moved there.

Mission San Capistrano, which was established in 1776, was not well-known for having asistencias, but there was an old adobe near the San Juan Hot Springs that the Padres used as a retreat for rest and relaxation. When there, they served the Indians that used to gather around these springs from both sides of the mountain

range. Remnants of that adobe still exist and it’s called the Seivers Adobe after one of its owners. Before Mission San Luis Rey was established our Mission served two Indian tribes in the Las Flores Canyon area near the ocean which is the Las Pulgas entrance gate on the I-5 Freeway for Camp Pendleton, south of San Clemente. This was the beginning of the asistencia for that location.

It all began when Don Gaspar de Portola led Spain’s land exploratory expedition in 1769. When they traveled through what is now Camp Pendleton, they came to rest in a canyon that was covered with wild roses, flowers, and wild grape vines and a stream. It was named “Canada de Las Rosales, but the soldiers called it Las Flores for the flowers.

After Mission San Luis Rey was founded in 1798, the Padres took responsibility for this location. Father Peyri of Mission San Luis Rey named it San Pedro, but the name Las Flores stuck. A sketch made in 1849 of Las Flores shows a long building in three sections, the middle has two stories, and one end was the chapel with a large bell tower. It was also reported that a large courtyard was adjacent.

After Mexico became a Republic, the Mexican government secularized all the mission properties, and out of

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descendants sold the ranch in 1941 to the U.S. Navy for a Marine base. Marcos Forster’s two-story adobe still exists. All that remains to remind anyone about the once flourishing mission asistencia is California Historical Landmark #616 and a bit of the melted down adobe due to weathering. The little mission is now lost and a memory to only a few. The two Indian tribes of this area known as Chumella and Questnille disappeared and are as feathers in the wind.

Disturbing stories and legends abound about this site…stories of ghosts and strange sounds which are reportedly not from the nearby Marines or pranksters. In the late 1800s two women saw a vision of Franciscan monks standing in their room. The monks said to them, “Be calm, my children” and drifted away.

Another time in 1950s, tales of a female ghost was seen roaming the adobe upper floor. On another occasion, a Marine guard who saw a man in a burlap-colored priest’s habit speaking a foreign language was reported. He went to search but couldn’t find the specter. One time a family who lived in the adobe heard a horse neighing outside but when they went out to check no horse or tracks could be found.

Don Tryon is the archivist for the San Juan Capistrano Historical Society and sits on the Cultural Heritage Commission.

‘Working Wardrobes’ Raises More than $100,000

By Alexa DuMity The Capistrano Dispatch

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he 5th grade Junior Girl Scout troop at St. Margaret’s Episcopal School earned the highest award available to Jr. Girl Scouts—the Bronze Award—this month, the product of two years of work.

The troop completed their requirements by making boxes to hold maps of the equestrian and hiking trails. The final component of the award is the completion of a community service project planned and implemented by the girls themselves.

The troop consisting of Savannah Adamo, Ayla Fox, Libby Mewbourne and Jadie Pruitt are all interested in horses and wanted to do a project that would benefit the equestrian community.

After meeting the San Juan Capistrano Equestrian Coalition President Dr. Julie Johnson, the girls settled on their project of making wooden boxes that would house trail maps that would be provided by the coalition. The girls then designed the boxes and created a proposal and

consideration for the Indians in this area created a large grant around Las Flores and called it a Pueblo Libre, or Free City. This was the beginning of the little mission’s decline.

Governor Alvarado in 1841 granted all of Santa Margarita Valley which was once part of Mission San Luis Rey to his brother-in-law Pio Pico and his brother Andres. The adjacent land of Las Flores was an irritant to the Picos, and by legal and political means the Indians were moved to other areas and the land was made part of the Pico’s vast ranchero. It was named Rancho Santa Margarita y Las Flores and is today the Camp Pendleton Marine Base. In 1864 Don Juan Forster acquired the rancho from the Picos. When his son Marcos married, he gave him the land around the old asistencia as a wedding present.

Marcos set about building a two-story adobe mansion and his ranch house soon became famous for its hospitality. It also served as a stage stop on the Sealy & Wright Stage Line running from Los Angeles to San Diego.

After Don Juan Forster passed away in 1881, his son Marcos Forster moved to San Juan Capistrano and the Forster family sold the Santa Margarita y Las Flores Rancho to James L. Flood, who formed a partnership with Richard O’Neill. O’Neill operated the ranch and ultimately gained half interest in the vast ranch. Their

D Bronze Award Winners (left to right) Jadie Pruitt, Savannah Adamo, Libby Mewbourne and Ayla Fox. Courtesy Photo

prototype that was delivered to the city for its approval. Once approval was granted, the girls painted and assembled the boxes which stand on 8-foot wooden fence posts that will be sunk in the ground by the city. The boxes will be placed so that they can be reached both by hikers and bikers on the ground and by equestrians so that the riders need not dismount to get a map.

The girls spent more than 60 hours planning and implanting the project.

They could not have accomplished their task without the support of the San Juan Equestrian Coalition who underwrote the project, DeNault’s TruValue Hardware, which provided a generous discount on the materials, and the city, which will place the boxes. CD

enim brings to mind jeans, work clothes, so it was only appropriate the non-profit organization Working Wardrobes raised over $100,000 with their third fundraiser titled Blue Jeans, Boots, and Swing.

The fundraiser was held June 5 at the Shea Center and attended by 300.

Fundraising was set-up through table sponsorships, ticket sales and auction opportunities. Some of the auctions included a chance for a walk-on role in the TV Show Mad Men, signed scripts from other shows and vacation packages. Sponsors of the event included U.S. Bank and Autobytel as well as many others.

A barbeque dinner was served, and swing dancing was accompanied by live music. After dinner, guests were able to hear about Working Wardrobe’s client success stories. Patrick Tillich, Rowena, Regina and Whanja spoke about how the organization helped the with their career development, interview skills, financial

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From L to R: Front – Kassidi Tillich. Back – Working Wardrobes Founder and CEO Jerri Rosen, Richard Shugg, LynnMarie Cooper, Patrick Tillich.

literacy and dressing professionally.

Offering a variety of programs, Working Wardrobes caters to people from backgrounds of alcohol and substance abuse, domestic violence, homelessness and other life crisis.

They strive for their programs to help them confidently enter the workforce.

For more information visit www. workingwardrobes.org. CD www.thecapistranodispatch.com

SPORTS

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& OUTDOORS STORIES, SCORES, SCHEDULES & MORE

5 BEST BETS BASEBALL

Angels vs. Dodgers Dodger Stadium June 24, 7:10 p.m.

There’s a freeway series just ahead as the Angels hit the road to take on the Dodgers in the first of a three-game series.

Info: www.losangeles. dodgers.mlb.com

HIKING

Outdoor Adventure Fitness Club Mount Baldy June 25, TBA Advanced hikers are encouraged to scale the summit of Mount Baldy.

The cost for non-members is $25.

Info: 949.366.1010

TRIATHLON

25th Annual Tinman Triathlon Cal State San Bernardino June 26, 7 a.m.

The 2011 Tinman Triathlon features both a 5K and Kid’s Triathlon at the beautiful campus of Cal State San Bernardino University.

Info: www.raceplace.com

EQUESTRIAN

BASEBALL

$30,000 June Clas- Nationals vs. Angels sic III Grand Prix Angel Stadium Sunday, June 26, June 27, 7:05 p.m.

2:30pm* Blenheim Equisports hosts the $30,000 June Classic, presented by St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort. Also includes Kids Day 12–5pm: Pony rides, bounce houses and more.

After wrapping up a slew of games on the road, the Angles head home in time to host Washington in the first of a three-game series.

Info: www.losangeles.angels. mlb.com

www.showpark.com

Rotary/Toyota Golf Tourney Raises $15,000 for Charities

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dozen Camp Pendleton Marines teed up this year for the San Juan Rotary and Capistrano Toyota/ Scion Charity Golf Tournament. The June 15 best ball, scramble-format event at San Juan Hills Golf Club was staged solely to have fun—while raising money.

As Rotary president Greg Sykes noted, it was not serious golf, but it was a good chance to meet and entertain Marines from our city’s adopted 1st Battalion, 11th

Marine Regiment.

The tournament, which raised more than $15,000, was the SJC Rotary’s second year of collaborating with Toyota in helping support Marines and local San Juan charities, including the Capistrano Boys & Girls Clubs, RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards), scholastic awards, projects supporting Marine families and sponsorship of “Emerson,” the Shea Therapeutic Riding Center’s facility dog.

Event chair Paul St. Pierre and his Rotary and Capistrano Toyota team created a fun outing of special on-course events, including potential hole-in-one prizes

of a 2011 Toyota, $100,000 in cash, plus player gifts, putting contests and more.

Later at the awards dinner, prizes went to Sean Engle for the men’s longest drive, Margie Sinner for the women’s longest drive and Dustin Herzog, USMC, for the tee shot closest to the pin.

Rotary charities are funded by three annual events. In addition to the golf tournament, the Rotary/CARE Car Show is in February, and the Rotary Ridge Event takes place in early October.

For more information, see www.sanjuancapistranorotary.org. CD

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apistrano Valley Christian Schools this week announced the hiring of Fabio Argaez as Head Varsity Girls Volleyball Coach. Argaez replaces George Gay, who has resigned to devote more time to his responsibilities as a high school administrator.

“Coach Argaez is a great example of what we want in a head coach. He is an outstanding Christian role

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model for our students, a great family man and a fine volleyball coach,” said Dan Dodd, Athletic Director for Capistrano Valley Christian Schools. “We are blessed to have him.”

Argaez comes to CVCS with more than 10 years of volleyball coaching experience. He has coached for the Mission Viejo Christian Volleyball Club, the Laguna Beach Volleyball Club, the T-Street Volleyball Club and has assistant coached the JV and Varsity boys and girls volleyball teams at CVCS. He began playing volPage 30

leyball at 12 and trained intensely with the state’s team and participated in multiple national tournaments. He was invited to try out for the Columbian National Team and played against international teams from China and Taiwan.

Born and raised in Columbia, South America, Argaez came to California in 1980 and works as a Senior CAD/ CAM Programmer. He has been married to his wife Ana for almost 26 years and has three children, two of whom are graduates of CVCS and one who is a sophomore. CD www.thecapistranodispatch.com