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One-year-old Nora Behenna, of San Juan Capistrano, plays in the dirt during The Ecology Center’s Grow Your Own! Spring Festival on April 16. Photo: Allison Jarrell

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Five things San Juan should know this week Senate Sober Living Bill Fails to Gain Support, Two Assembly Bills Pass Committee THE LATEST: A bill introduced by State Sen. Patricia Bates of Laguna Niguel to give cities and counties the authority to regulate and require licensure of sober living residences failed to move past the Senate Health Committee on Wednesday.

The bill, which was voted 1-1 with the rest of the committee not casting a vote, was put on call but failed to be brought back for additional consideration. A bill must get majority support to pass.

Sober living residences would have been required to apply for licensure and to submit the address, homeowner’s full name and phone number, provide a supervisor at the home at all times of operation and to be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The bill also included requirements to maintain the property to local ordinance compliance.

Currently, such facilities are protected by laws that ensure fair housing and therefore they cannot be sanctioned based on their intent.

Bates’ contended these facilities are operating as businesses and not as traditional homes in residential neighborhoods.

Supporting the bill were representatives from the cities of San Clemente and Encinitas. The Western Center of Law and Poverty sent representatives to oppose the bill as well as officials from addictive medicine facilities and commercial sobriety treatment centers.

State Sen. Isadore Hall of south Los Angeles County said the bill seemed discriminatory and that he did not want to enable governments to displace people because a certain neighborhood doesn’t like the way they operate.

“We are all equal and we all pay the price, and I will not be supporting this bill,” Hall said.

Bates countered that dividing people based on preference was not the case in the communities opposing sober living facilities but instead a system of businesses out of control and doing the people who seek treatment a disservice.

Opponents also said sober living facilities are sometimes the last resort for The Capistrano Dispatch April 22-May 12, 2016

State Sen. Patricia Bates recently discussed the merits of her bill to give cities and counties the authority to regulate sober living residences at a town hall meeting in Ladera Ranch. Her bill failed to move past the Senate Health Committee on Wednesday, April 11. Photo: Allison Jarrell

people who would otherwise be homeless.

WHAT’S NEXT: An Assembly bill related to the regulation of sober living facilities introduced by Assemblywoman Ling Ling Chang of Diamond Bar also failed to pass committee on Tuesday.

However, two other Assembly bills on Tuesday passed the Assembly Health Committee requesting similar licensure and regulation as the Bates and Chang bills. One bill is from Assemblywoman Melissa Mendez of Lake Elsinore and one is from Assemblyman Richard Bloom of Santa Monica. Bloom’s and Mendez’ bills would allow the California Health Department to deny licenses to sober living facilities in addition to local and county governments’ authority. Mendez’ bill would also allow cities and counties to monitor the facilities under a “good neighbor” policy, which typically includes consideration of community engagement and opinion. The bills will now be voted on by the Assembly.

—Eric Heinz

City Council Approves Amended County Waste Agreement THE LATEST: The San Juan Capistrano City Council voted 4-1 on April 19, with Mayor Pam Patterson opposed, to approve an amendment to the city’s 2009 waste disposal agreement with the County of

Orange that increases the city’s annual revenue to more than $600,000 for hosting the Prima Deshecha landfill. San Juan, Brea and Irvine are the only three cities in the county that host landfills.

San Juan was the last city to ratify its agreement, which extends the waste disposal contract through June 30, 2025. The county’s deadline to have all cities approve the contract was April 20.

The agreement was first discussed on April 5, when the City Council continued the item due to a number of concerns related to the city hosting a landfill, including: wanting additional compensation for road maintenance costs and traffic enforcement, finding alternate trash truck routes and restricting trash truck traffic to non-peak hours.

City staff noted that once the La Pata connection opens this fall, “at least 40 waste trucks per day will be shifted from Ortega to La Pata,” in addition to an overall reduction in Ortega Highway traffic of a projected “4,000 vehicles per day in 2016.”

Staff was directed to continue discussions with the County of Orange, which resulted in the following amendments to the contract: • An increased per ton host fee for imported waste from $1.16 to $1.50 effective July 1, 2016. Prima Deshecha receives limited imported waste, so this results in just over $20,000 of additional revenue per year.

• An additional $1.50 per ton host fee for

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in-county waste effective July 1, 2016.

The city currently doesn’t receive any revenue for in-county waste, so this provides approximately $500,000 in new revenue per year.

• $25,000 per year for environmental education WHAT’S NEXT: City Manager Ben Siegel said he will continue negotiations with the county for a “cooperative agreement that will provide additional compensation and potential traffic mitigation options.”

The county proposed to approve such an agreement by June 2017.—Allison Jarrell

Chamber’s Rideshare Promotion to Kick Off in June THE LATEST: The City Council voted 4-1 Tuesday, with Councilman Derek Reeve opposing, to direct staff to move forward with implementation of an Uber pilot program—to be sponsored by the San Juan Chamber of Commerce—with a start date of June 1, 2016.

The proposed Uber promotion is designed to “help reduce traffic congestion and mitigate downtown parking challenges, particularly during peak times on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings,” according to city staff. Patrons of Uber will be able to show participating shops (Cont. on page 6) www.thecapistranodispatch.com

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Staff said Uber was specifically chosen because of its existing program, which allows cities to partner with the rideshare so long as businesses have committed to the program.

Mark Bodenhamer, executive director of the chamber, reported Tuesday that more than 26 businesses have already committed to participating. The chamber can now enter into a partnership agreement with Uber, and has offered to pay for the printing costs for letters to residents that will be distributed in the city’s May 2016 water bills.

WHAT’S NEXT: The pilot program will run for six months so staff can evaluate usage and collect feedback via surveys from businesses and customers. Staff will then return to City Council with a progress report and seek direction.—AJ

City Hires Demographer for District Mapping, Sets Public Forums THE LATEST: The city of San Juan Capistrano is another step closer to making the switch from at-large to by-district municipal elections this November. The City Council voted unanimously April 19 to allocate $70,000 from the city’s general fund to pay for a demographer and community outreach services in order to begin the process of mapping out voting districts.

The council authorized City Manager Ben Siegel to execute agreements with Q2 Data & Research, LLC for demographic services, in an amount not to exceed $50,000, and Ames & Associates to assist with community outreach, in an amount not to exceed $20,000.

Following work by the demographer and input gathered at community forums, a mapping process will be developed, and staff will bring that process back to the City Council for approval. The end result will be the creation of either four or five voting districts with an elected mayor.

WHAT’S NEXT: City staff announced Tuesday the following dates, times and locations of the upcoming community forums, which will be focused on gathering input on the mapping out of the city’s future voting districts: • May 4: 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at the San Juan Capistrano Community Center, 25925 Camino Del Avion • May 7: Noon-2 p.m. at the La Sala Auditorium in the San Juan Capistrano Library, 31495 El Camino Real • June 1: 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at the San Juan Capistrano Community Center, 25925 Camino Del Avion Staff anticipates that the mapping The Capistrano Dispatch April 22-May 12, 2016

process will come back before the City Council for a public hearing on May 18 and a second public hearing on June 7.

At Tuesday’s meeting, San Juan resident Tom Scott, president of the Camino Real Playhouse, advised the council during public comment that the most important community outreach for the city is to “be involved in telling people they must be registered to vote, no matter what the districts are.”

Registering to vote can be done online at www.registertovote.ca.gov.—AJ

Council Votes to Allocate Funds for Skatepark Design Concept THE LATEST: Following an August 2015 approval of a skatepark location, momentum is once again moving forward for the city’s skateboarders. The City Council voted 4-1 Tuesday to allocate $25,000 from the parks in lieu fund to issue a Request for Proposals for an initial design concept for a skatepark at the city’s Sports Park.

The topic was brought back before the council April 19 by Mayor Pro Tem Kerry Ferguson, who asked her fellow council members to consider funding the design concept with the goal of approving the initial design this summer. Ferguson wrote in her report that “a design created to the city’s specifications and approved by the City Council will give confidence to potential donors, including the City of Dana Point, that they will be donating to a demonstrable program.”

“This action will support one of the non-programmed goals from our list of strategic priorities with minimum staff time and investment so that an already organized nonprofit group known as Capistrano Grind can take the lead in acquiring funds for construction,” Ferguson said.

WHAT’S NEXT: The council voted, with Councilman Derek Reeve dissenting, to approve the funding and have the RFPs due by the end of May. A subcommittee, consisting of Ferguson and Parks, Recreation, Senior & Youth Services Commissioner Gerald Muir, was also created in order to work closer with city staff, Capistrano Grind skatepark organizers and youth groups such as the Youth Advisory Board and Great Opportunities.

According to organizers, Capistrano Grind is tasked with raising $1 million to fund the construction of the skatepark. For more information on how to contribute to the project, email Nathan Banda at nathan@capistranogrindskatepark.com.—AJ

MORE NEWS ONLINE: For additional stories on the City Council’s 2016 priorities, hotel development updates and questions surrounding water use penalties, visit www.thecapistranodispatch.com.

Why Dana Point Smiles??

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It’s almost like you’ve gone back to the time when doctors made house calls, when life was simple and conservative, when doctors had personal relationships with their patients. Dana Point Smiles is cutting edge in technology and Dr. Patel believes in continuously educating himself.

Dr. Patel has over thirty eight years of experience. His expertise is in TMJ, implants, gold casting, cosmetic dentistry and more. Treatment plans are proposed with dental health in mind, and consideration of the patient’s financial circumstances. Options are provided so that the patient can choose what they feel is best for them. Dr. Patel never pressures patients. He will present the facts and allow the patient to decide. His dedication to each patient is a breath of fresh air. He always makes himself available for afterhours emergencies and gladly gives out his own personal cell number allowing the patients to feel cared for.

He stands behind his work without hesitation.

Our Office Manager Kim, is well acquainted with most PPO dental insurances.

Dental procedures can be very expensive these days, and the constant changes in the insurance industry will a lot of times cause the patient to avoid treatment, and even regular teeth cleanings. Dana Point Smiles strongly encourages patients to have regular teeth cleanings and exams. This keeps a healthy mouth healthy. Kim is always willing to find a plan that will help the patient meet their responsibility with or without dental insurance.

Our Registered Dental Assistant, Patty, is skillfully gifted at her job. She has over sixteen years experience and that is immediately known as the patient interacts with Patty in any way. Whether she is cementing a temporary or assisting Dr. Patel in a procedure, you are well aware of Patty’s competence.

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South County School Roundup

The latest South Orange County news from the Capistrano Unified School District

BY ALLISON JARRELL, THE CAPISTRANO DISPATCH

Capo Unified, Education Association Ratify Labor Agreement Following almost seven months of negotiations over educators’ contracts, the Capistrano Unified School District Board of Trustees voted unanimously on April 13 to ratify the tentative agreement with the Capistrano Unified Education Association for July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2017, which includes a 4 percent increase in teachers’ salary schedules (retro to July 1, 2015). The agreement also includes a 4 percent one-time payment to be made during the 2015-2016 school year.

CUEA members voted at the end of March to ratify the tentative contract, with more than 97 percent of the ballots cast in favor of the agreement—1,555 to 39—according to CUEA officials. The agreement then went before the Board of Trustees for approval on April 13.

CUEA president Sally White thanked the district and the bargaining teams last Wednesday for collaborating on the agreement, saying teachers were grateful for the salary increase. According to district staff, the fiscal impact of the agreement is an increase of $18.6 million for the current year, $10 million of which is ongoing.

“It just drives me crazy that I would have to justify this, but I feel the need to justify what you’re going to be voting on, because you have to answer to a public that’s going to say, “Why are you doing this?” I want to remind people that … our last major increase to the salary schedule, and it wasn’t major, was in 2007-2008,” White said. “Then we took 10 percent cuts in salary and furlough days for many years. Those were not fully restored until

Capistrano Unified Education Association president Sally White told the CUSD Board of Trustees on Jan. 13 that teachers are “tired of begging for a raise.” She thanked the board on April 13 for “being responsible” with the salary increase and collaborating on the agreement. Photo: Allison Jarrell

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the 2013-2014 year, when we were finally back to 2007-2008 level on the salary schedule. In 2014-2015, we received 2 percent on the salary schedule.

“To give us the amount that we’ve asked for, and that you’ve agreed to, is not being overly generous, it’s being responsible,” White continued, “because we are at a time of teacher shortage that’s going to be very scary in this district … We have to be competitive and we are still not, even with that increase, competitive with our surrounding districts.”

Trustee Lynn Hatton-Hodson responded by saying she didn’t feel the need to justify the salary increase for district educators.

“We have a lot of extraordinarily committed employees in our district, and I think that education is the base of everything for our economy, and that we have to treat those individuals as professionals and pay them as professionals,” she said.

Hatton-Hodson added that she was personally excited about the district being able to add college and career counselors thanks to the agreement.

“It’s so powerful to be able to have these counselors back,” she said. “No other district has done this. This is immense for our parents, and most importantly for our kids.”

To view the full agreement, visit CUEA’s website at www.cuea.org.

CUSD Selects Central Location for Mandarin Program, Pleasing South County Parents South Orange County parents with children in the Capistrano Unified School District’s Mandarin Immersion Program can look forward to shorter commutes at the middle school level thanks to a 5-2 vote by the board of trustees on April 13 to approve the program’s pathway from Marian Bergeson Elementary School to Niguel Hills Middle School in Laguna Niguel. The primary alternative considered was matriculation from Bergeson to Fred Newhart Middle School in Mission Viejo.

Currently, CUSD’s Mandarin Immersion Program, or MIP, has two classrooms per grade level, kindergarten through third grade, and one classroom of 32 students in fourth grade at Marian Bergeson Elementary School in Laguna Niguel. Beginning in kindergarten, instructors teach MIP students in 80 percent Mandarin and 20 percent English, transitioning to a 50-50 model for third through fifth grade.

By 2020, CUSD estimates that 145 middle school students will be enrolled in MIP. The April 13 meeting marked the fifth and final reading of the amendments to CUSD’s language immersion and interna-

Superintendent Kirsten Vital will hold a public forum April 25. Photo: Allison Jarrell

tional baccalaureate admissions, including updates to the recommended matriculation pathway for MIP. Based on previous feedback from trustees, staff’s recommendation was for MIP to matriculate from Bergeson to Fred Newhart Middle School to Capistrano Valley High School.

That recommendation did not settle well with MIP families who reside in south Orange County cities such as San Clemente, Dana Point, Capistrano Beach and San Juan Capistrano. According to a CUSD survey, south county families account for about 20 percent of MIP enrollment, while 46 percent of students live in Laguna Niguel and Aliso communities.

Backed by a petition with more than 50 signatures, eight south county parents addressed the board Wednesday asking that Niguel Hills be selected to harbor the middle school level of the program, as it would be a much faster commute and more centrally located, especially for parents with kids at multiple schools. Parents spoke mainly about having equal and fair access, stressing that they would not be able to manage the commute to Mission Viejo and would have to leave the program if Newhart were selected.

During the board’s discussion, Trustee John Alpay noted, and staff confirmed, that if CUSD’s survey had factored in only the students within the district’s boundaries, the most centrally located option would be Niguel Hills. A few trustees countered that Niguel Hills currently does not have the capacity to support the influx of students, and renovating classrooms there would take funding away from maintenance for other district facilities.

Alpay offered a motion, seconded by Trustee Jim Reardon, to adopt the staff recommendation with the exception of

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changing the MIP middle school from Newhart to Niguel Hills.

Reardon, who was initially neutral on the matter, said even though it seems like Newhart would be a minimal increase in distance, traffic in the area during commute hours lengthens the drive considerably.

“I think there’s been a compelling case made here that we’re disrespecting San Clemente and Dana Point,” Reardon said.

“I drive these roads every day; I know how long it takes just to get to La Paz on the freeway from San Juan Capistrano. I wouldn’t want to do it from San Clemente.”

The MIP at Niguel Hills will offer students Mandarin in history/social studies, science and language arts.

Superintendent to Hold Forum on Facility Needs, Funding CUSD Superintendent Kirsten Vital is set to host a third “Superintendent’s Forum” on Monday, April 25 at 7 p.m. in San Clemente, according to a district press release.

Vital will discuss the district’s successes and achievements, while also addressing the current state of Capo Unified’s classrooms and facilities and the need to plan for the future.

“For more than 50 years, CUSD has provided a safe, nurturing learning environment that fosters excellence and creativity for the future leaders of Orange County and beyond,” the release stated. “In preparation for the future, the district wants to engage the community on current and future facilities needs and funding.”

The forum will take place at San Clemente High School, located at 700 Avenida Pico. For more information, visit www.capousd.org. CD www.thecapistranodispatch.com

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Community NEWS BITES SJC Deputy of the Year Meetings

Contributions made will be leveraged by $500,000 in bonus awards and prizes. A live leaderboard on iheartoc.org will show a running tally of funds raised throughout the event so donors can keep tabs on their favorite organizations.

COMPILED BY ALLISON JARRELL

TUESDAY, APRIL 26

Utilities Commission Meeting

8 a.m. The San Juan Capistrano Utilities Commission meets at City Hall, 32400 Paseo Adelanto. Log on to www.sanjuancapistrano.org to see the body’s agenda.

Planning Commission Meeting

6:30 p.m. The San Juan Capistrano Planning Commission meets at City Hall, 32400 Paseo Adelanto. See the agenda atwww.sanjuancapistrano.org.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27

Downtown Farmers Market

3 p.m.–7 p.m. Fresh flowers, produce and specialty foods from dozens of vendors in downtown San Juan Capistrano, on the corner of Camino Capistrano and Yorba Street. Every Wednesday.

Visit www.farmersmarketsjc.com or call 949.493.4700 to find out more.

CUSD Board of Trustees Meeting

7 p.m. The Capistrano Unified School District governing body meets at district offices, located at 33122 Valle Road. See the agenda at www.capousd.org.

FRIDAY, APRIL 29

Coffee Chat

8 a.m. A spirited town hall forum on community issues. This week’s Coffee Chat features guest speaker City Manager Ben Siegel. Occurs every Friday at Hennessey’s Tavern, 31761 Camino Capistrano. All are welcome. Follow Coffee Chat SJC on Facebook for more information.

TUESDAY, MAY 3

City Council, Housing Authority and Successor Agency Meeting

5 p.m. The city’s governing body meets at City Hall, 32400 Paseo Adelanto. See the agenda at www.sanjuancapistrano.org.

TUESDAY, MAY 10

Planning Commission Meeting

6:30 p.m. The San Juan Capistrano Planning Commission meets at City Hall, 32400 Paseo Adelanto. See the agenda at www.sanjuancapistrano.org.

FRIDAY, MAY 13

Next issue of The Dispatch publishes The Capistrano Dispatch April 22-May 12, 2016

Honored by OCSD, City Council

The city of San Juan Capistrano and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department honored Deputy Juan Lopez on April 5 as the 2015 San Juan Capistrano Deputy of the Year. Lopez has been an Orange County Deputy Sheriff for just over 10 years, and he’s been stationed in San Juan Capistrano since December 2014.

“During the past year, Juan has distinguished himself not only as any excellent peace officer, but as a mentor, leader and proud part of the San Juan Capistrano community,” said Lt. Scott Spalding.

Prior to being assigned to San Juan Capistrano, Lopez worked patrol in the city of Laguna Niguel, where he experienced what would be a career-ending incident for most police officers.

In September 2013, Lopez responded to a call in Laguna Niguel that referenced a man who had been stabbed. Upon his arrival on scene, Lopez was violently, and without provocation, attacked by the suspect with a large knife, knocking Lopez to the ground. Lopez didn’t have time to pull out his weapon, but kept defending himself as the suspect slashed and stabbed him numerous times—blocking and kicking the suspect as he fought for his life.

Fortunately, another deputy quickly arrived on scene and stopped the attacker with deadly force. Lopez was seriously injured from the incident and underwent several months of physical rehabilitation before he could return to work. Upon his return, Lopez requested to be assigned to the city of San Juan Capistrano.

“He has been an outstanding fit for the city and for our police services,” Spalding said. “He is a model of the communityoriented policing ideal and always takes the extra step to assist our residents.”

Lopez is currently the senior field training officer for the city and is responsible for the training of newly assigned deputies in San Juan.

“Juan takes great pride and spends extra time with his trainees,” Spalding said. “He is often found spending extra hours tutoring his trainees on subjects such as report writing, criminal law and community policing. Currently, San Juan has three deputies in training, so this responsibility is keeping Juan very busy.”

In addition, Lopez is one of the few San Juan deputies who is certified in Patrol Intervention Technique, which is used during dangerous vehicle pursuits to stop fleeing vehicles—essentially, deputies use their vehicles in a controlled manner to intentionally collide with suspects’ vehicles to induce a spin and disable the vehicle.

“This intervention puts the deputy fur-

City Manager to Speak at April 29 Coffee Chat City Manager Ben Siegel will be the featured guest speaker at the April 29 Coffee Chat, a spirited community forum that covers all things San Juan.

Coffee Chat is held each Friday morning beginning at 8 a.m. at Hennessey’s Tavern, located at 31761 Camino Capistrano in San Juan. All members of the public are welcome to attend.

For more updates on future chats and guest speakers, be sure to follow “Coffee Chat SJC” on Facebook.

Deputy Juan Lopez was honored as the 2015 San Juan Capistrano Deputy of the Year. Photo: Courtesy of OCSD

ther in harm’s way than merely pursuing,” Spalding said. “Deputy Lopez volunteers to place himself between fleeing criminals and the public.

“His tireless work ethic is infectious and an inspiration to San Juan’s newer deputies,” Spalding continued. “During the past year, he has received numerous commendations from the public for outstanding service without any complaints.”

‘I Heart OC Giving Day’ Kicks Off April 27 The second annual “I Heart OC Giving Day,” presented by the Orange County Community Foundation, will run from 6 a.m. April 27 through noon, April 28. The goal of the countywide 30-hour online giving marathon is to inspire residents and businesses to show their love for local nonprofits by donating to their favorite charities or causes via www.iheartoc.org.

OCCF challenged Orange County residents to “give where their heart lives” during the inaugural giving day last year, raising more than $1.8 million through 6,000 gifts to 347 participating nonprofits.

OCCF aims to exceed those results this year, with 415 nonprofits participating.

Participating Nonprofits in San Juan Capistrano Include: Assistance League of Capistrano Valley Bondi Ministries Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley Breakthrough San Juan Capistrano Goin Native Therapeutic Gardens HomeWord J. F. Shea Therapeutic Riding Center Mission San Juan Capistrano Foundation Mustard Seed Ranch The Ecology Center

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Local Animal Rescue Sponsors Free Pet Spay and Neuter Clinic The Ark of San Juan Companion Animal Rescue is sponsoring a free Pet Spay and Neuter Clinic on Friday, April 29, in the back parking lot of the San Juan Capistrano City Hall, located at 32400 Paseo Adelanto. Spaying and neutering is by appointment only; call The Ark at 949.388.0034 for eligibility requirements.

A low-cost vaccine clinic for dogs and cats will also be provided from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Veterinary services will be provided by the Society for California Veterinary & Vaccine Care. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 714.993.9193, email scvvc.pets@gmail.com or visit www.scvvc.org.

Volunteer Walking Guides Needed Do you enjoy history and architecture?

The San Juan Capistrano Friends of the Library is seeking volunteer guides to give walking tours every five to six weeks.

The walks start at 10 a.m., cover about a mile on level ground and last between one to one and a half hours. Volunteer guides will receive training, a book on San Juan Capistrano’s downtown buildings and history and several supporting documents.

For more information, call Ann Ronan at 949.702.3977.

FIND OUT MORE: For more news on upcoming events, city programs and community awards, visit www.thecapistranodispatch.com.

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SJC Sheriff’s Blotter COMPILED BY ALLISON JARRELL

All information below is obtained from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department website. The calls represent what was told to the deputy in the field by the radio dispatcher. The true nature of an incident often differs from what is initially reported. No assumption of criminal guilt or affiliation should be drawn from the content of the information provided. An arrest doesn’t represent guilt. The items below are just a sampling of the entries listed on the OCSD website.

Friday, April 15 BATTERY REPORT Paseo Adelanto, 32400 Block (1:34 p.m.) A man calling from City Hall told police he wanted to file a battery report after a confrontation with a woman.

He later changed his mind, saying he just wanted to let deputies know about the confrontation but had no desire to file a report.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON IN VEHICLE Calle Raquel, 28100 Block (10:41 a.m.)

A patrol check was requested for a beat-up white Toyota minivan with tinted windows occupied by a female driver and an unknown passenger driving around the neighborhood and up and down the street.

The caller suspected they were acting suspiciously due to the recent burglaries.

ILLEGAL PEDDLING Via Buena Vista, 28700 Block (9:56 a.m.) A patrol check was requested for three juveniles—two girls and one boy—walking door to door and soliciting.

DISTURBANCE Calle San Juan, 31200 Block (7:58 a.m.) A woman reported that when she looked at her 21-year-old neighbor while standing outside of her home, he looked back at her and told her, “You’re going to pay and so will your children.”

The woman said she has never had issues with her neighbor before.

Thursday, April 14 DISTURBANCE Via La Pluma, 33100 Block (9:56 p.m.) A patrol check was requested for a man screaming obscenities, possibly in an argument with someone. The man was gone by the time police arrived.

CITIZEN ASSIST Camino Capistrano/Ortega Highway (6:25 p.m.) A drunken woman was seen jaywalking with her luggage along Camino Capistrano. Police transported the woman to her residence.

DISTURBANCE Calle Perfecto, 32900 Block (6:17 p.m.)A patrol check was requested for a man and woman in a verbal fight. The caller told police the man was grabbing the woman and she was pushing him back.

WELFARE CHECK Del Obispo Street/Camino Capistrano (4:29 p.m.) A woman parked in a minivan outside of El Adobe Plaza reported seeing a homeless man in his mid-50s pushing a shopping cart and walking with a little boy who was kneeling in the dirt. The woman said the man and the child both had metal objects in their hands and she was “concerned for the wellbeing of the child.”

PATROL CHECK Calle Rolando, 26400 Block (3:31 p.m.) A woman told police that she’s convinced a drug dealer is living near the cross streets of Calle Rolando and Alipaz Street. She said she saw a man pass off something to a driver of a white four-door sedan that drove off.

TRAFFIC HAZARD La Pata Avenue/Ortega Highway (1:55 p.m.) Three doors and a roll of carpet were dropped on La Pata approaching Ortega Highway. The city of San Juan Capistrano’s public works department was advised.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Ortega Highway/Calle Entradero (12:04 p.m.) A patrol check was requested for a transient man walking with a limp. The caller was concerned about him but drove by him and wanted a deputy to check him out.

DISTURBANCE Camino Capistrano, 32000 Block (11:48 a.m.)A caller reported that a 65-year-old transient man kept falling asleep on a table, and the caller wanted the man to leave. Police contacted the man, who agreed to leave but asked for paramedics due to an infection on his arm from a laceration he suffered a few days prior. The man was taken to a hospital.

CITIZEN ASSIST Camino del Avion, 25600 Block (11:13 a.m.) Police made contact with an eighth grade student who brought a homemade butterfly knife to school the day before.

TRESPASSING Verdugo Street/Camino Capistrano, (10:38 a.m.) A transient man in his 40s was seen throwing trash around the parking structure and being disruptive.

BURGLARY REPORT Del Obispo Street, 31900 Block (9:53 a.m.) Two male subjects approached the front of a store with their faces covered. The first subject—wearing a plaid jacket, jeans and tennis shoes— swung an object and broke the glass. Both subjects entered and took cash from a drawer located in the office in the back of the business. The subjects exited through the point of entry. The second subject was wearing a hoody, jeans and tennis shoes.

CITIZEN ASSIST Verdugo Street, 26700 Block (4:54 a.m.) A man called police and said he was afraid to park in the parking garage because a suspicious man asked him for a cigarette. The driver called back 20 minutes later to report that the man had left.

Wednesday, April 13 DISTURBANCE-AUTO INVOLVED Calle San Diego/Avenida de la Vista (7:57 p.m.) A caller from Capistrano Villas requested a patrol check for a man and a little boy riding quads around the neighborhood without helmets. The caller said it’s been an ongoing problem every night and was concerned that they will get hit.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Verdugo Street, 26700 Block (4:54 a.m.)

Subjects were seen trying to find a way inside a large abandoned building. The caller thought they were possibly squatters. Police arrived and found skateboarders behind a business; they were given a warning and left.

DISTURBANCE Del Obispo Street, 31800 Block (5:08 p.m.)

A “confused and angry” man was seen yelling at people from his vehicle and running over the curb numerous times. The man parked in front of Kentucky Fried Chicken and walked inside. He was gone by the time police arrived.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Calle Robert/Aguacate Road (4:48 p.m.)

A group of juveniles were standing at the end of the road and drinking beer behind the caller’s house. The caller was concerned because “it’s an area that people do drugs also.”

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Paseo San Gabriel, 26500 Block (4:23 p.m.) A patrol check was requested for several subjects drinking in the alley behind the caller’s house. The subjects were reportedly hostile to the caller and her husband for “calling the cops on them all the time.”

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Camino Capistrano/San Juan Creek Road (3:52 p.m.) A caller reported a woman walking in traffic lanes and screaming obscenities at passing vehicles. The caller was in the Vons parking lot when the woman started yelling at him and spitting on his vehicle.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Del Obispo Street, 31800 Block (5:08 p.m.)

A train station volunteer told deputies that a transient man was setting up camp at the train station kiosk.

DRUNK DRIVING Del Obispo Street/Calle Aspero (1:19 p.m.) A black Audi was seen driving in opposite lanes of traffic going northbound on Del Obispo before turning left onto Calle Aspero.

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Business Beat

News from San Juan Capistrano’s business community COMPILED BY ALLISON JARRELL

Trevor Baird, a 35-year-old restaurateur from Laguna Niguel, is the new proprietor of Trevor’s at the Tracks (formerly Sarducci’s Capistrano Depot). He’s well aware that the downtown restaurant’s switch in ownership and name marks the end of an era, and he’s eager to make his own name in the San Juan restaurant scene.

Now Open REFLECTIONS INTERIORS AND DESIGN 26850 Ortega Highway, Suite H 949.276.2288 Saroya Williamson, owner of Reflections Interiors and Design, has always had a passion for design and a dream of helping people create a home that truly reflects who they are.

She opened her first design shop in Laguna Beach, and in February, she celebrated the opening of her second store, located in downtown San Juan Capistrano in the Mission Promenade center, right across from the Mission.

Saroya Williamson, owner of Reflections Interiors and Design. Photo: Allison Jarrell

“When the time was right and the right space came along we decided to take the plunge,” Williamson said.

Williamson said at her store—a boutique-style home furnishings and accessories shop—customers will find a fresh take on transitioning their homes to contemporary décor. Williamson and her dedicated team offer full residential interior and exterior design services, and are focused on providing diversified looks that reflect each individual’s personal touch.

Reflections also offers custom furniture, lighting, home accessories and décor, pillows, bedding and unique gifts. Williamson said she always tries to buy Americanmade products when she can, and always guarantees high-quality products that represent companies who will stand by what they make.

For more information and updates on Reflections, follow the shop on Instagram @reflectionsinteriors or on Facebook under “Reflections Interiors and Design.”

New Ownership & Renovations TREVOR’S AT THE TRACKS 26701 Verdugo Street 949.493.9593, www.trevorsatthetracks.com Page 11

Trevor Baird, the new proprietor of Trevor’s at the Tracks (formerly Sarducci’s Capistrano Depot).

Photo: Allison Jarrell

A Dana Hills High School graduate, Baird said growing up locally, he never imagined he’d one day own the restaurant right across from the Regency Theatre he frequented as a kid. After studying hospitality management in college, Baird said it was his parents who encouraged him to take the leap into entrepreneurship, and he’s glad he did.

After a long and prosperous run, Baird said Sarducci’s will undergo some renovations in the coming months. The restaurant closed April 18 so those enhancements can get underway, and Baird said build-out will take approximately six weeks beginning in early May. He expects a mid-June grand reopening.

Patrons can expect to see the following upgrades (and more) in June: • Expanded and upgraded patio, complete with fireplace and bar • Handcrafted cocktails and local beers • Remodeled restrooms • A new kitchen, new equipment and a new menu, focused on locally sourced ingredients and internationally inspired cuisine • An onsite garden with fresh herbs, fruit and vegetables for the kitchen and bar • A remodeled banquet room with new bar • An expanded wine list and private wine rooms • A new bakery concept with gourmet coffee, fresh juices and “grab-and-go” snacks • Air conditioning •All new furniture, china, glass and silver • Efficient, caring and professional service • A new commitment to sustainability through recycling, water and energy conservation and composting.

For more updates on Trevor’s at the Tracks, follow the restaurant on Facebook. www.thecapistranodispatch.com

SOAPBOX

VIEWS, OPINIONS AND INSIGHTS

Letters to the Editor SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON DISPUTES CLAIMS ON SPENT NUCLEAR FUEL STORAGE IN APRIL 8 LETTER TO THE EDITOR

—Tom Palmisano, Southern California Edison’s vice president of decommissioning and chief nuclear officer I write to offer your readers important facts regarding the continued safe storage of used nuclear fuel at San Onofre nuclear plant and to correct errors on this topic in a letter to the editor published in the April 8 edition of the The Capistrano Dispatch.

San Onofre nuclear plant stores onethird of its used nuclear fuel in licensed, regulated dry-cask storage canisters. We plan to transfer the remaining two-thirds (currently in steel-lined concrete pools) to dry storage by 2019. Similar storage systems have been safely used for 30 years in the United States, and the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) projects it would take a minimum of 80 years before canisters like those at San Onofre might experience a crack.

San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station. File photo

The April 8 letter incorrectly interpreted a 2015 Sandia National Labs study, which reviewed and compared previously performed experimental “accelerated” corrosion rates, using conditions impossible to achieve in the natural environment of existing dry storage canisters.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has reviewed the Sandia report and noted the Sandia work included experimental corrosion studies intended to provide a basis to mitigate stress corrosion cracking on a new standardized canister.

The study concluded that stress corrosion cracking might be possible within 150 years (the authors’ proposed regulatory lifetime of the new canister). The report does not conclude that corrosion could

occur in very short time intervals in realworld conditions, as asserted in the letter to The Capistrano Dispatch.

The dry storage canisters at San Onofre are initially licensed for 20-year periods by the NRC, which inspects the design, manufacture and use of dry casks to ensure adherence to safety and security requirements. The NRC conducts safety reviews prior to re-licensing canisters for 20- to 40-year periods.

Used nuclear fuel must be in canisters before it can be transferred from San Onofre to an off-site location, as proposed by numerous community and elected leaders. As long as fuel remains at San Onofre, Southern California Edison (SCE), majority owner of the plant, will continue to safely store and monitor it in accordance with NRC regulations. In addition, SCE will partner with the EPRI to apply leading-edge cask inspection techniques at San Onofre.

The California Coastal Commission appropriately approved, with conditions, SCE’s Coastal Development Permit to expand dry storage at San Onofre, based on issues within the commission’s jurisdiction.

EARTH DAY REMINDS US TO EAT SUSTAINABLY

—Lobart Ikle, Laguna Beach With today being the 47th annual observance of Earth Day, this is a great time to explore more effective ways of slowing climate change and conserving Earth’s natural resources for future generations.

A 2010 United Nations report charged animal agriculture with 19 percent of manmade greenhouse gases—more than all transport—and recommended a global shift to a vegan diet. A subsequent World Watch study placed that contribution closer to 50 percent. Meat and dairy production also dumps more water pollutants than all other human activities combined.

It is the driving force in global deforestation and wildlife habitat destruction.

Last fall, England’s prestigious Chatham House declared that reducing meat consumption is critical to achieving global climate goals. A report from Oxford University found that global adoption of a vegan diet would reduce greenhouse emissions by two thirds. The 2015 U.S. Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee has recommended reduced meat consumption and an environmentally sustainable diet.

Just as we replace fossil fuels by wind, solar and other sustainable energy sources, we must replace animal foods with the more sustainable vegetables, fruits and grains. Being mindful of this can help us make better choices at the supermarket.

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A New You | Your Local Resource to a Healthier Life

A NEW YOU Where does your joy originate?

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Happiness, the Greek philosopher Aristotle wrote, “is the meaning and the purpose of life, the whole aim and the end of human existence.” He held that happiness is not simply a momentary state, but rather a goal, and the ultimate purpose of living, achieved at the end of one’s life. For this year’s “A New You,” we wanted to focus on a core emotion: happiness.

As you read through this annual special section, you will see columns from local experts in dentistry, fitness, audiology, wellness and more, sharing resources to help you, and each member of the family, achieve balance and create happiness to live a joy-filled, healthy life. In this issue, you’ll also hear from your neighbors, coworkers, classmates and trail-sharers, the people you see every day who help make the communities of Dana Point, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano vibrant. We visited residents in their elements and took a listen. We wanted to know, where they find happiness and what they do to stay active and healthy. So, take a read. Then, get out, explore and find your happy.

The Root of It All

Vital health begins with how well-rooted you are

By Kim Lee-Thorp, Health Coach and Doula, San Clemente Wellness

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ave you heard the 10 rules for being human? The first of Dr. Cherie Carter Scott’s rules, from her 1998 book “If Life is a Game, These are the Rules,” is that, “You will receive a body. You may love it or hate it, but it will be yours for the duration of your life on Earth.”

The second rule is: “You will be presented with lessons.” Rules three and four refer to lessons as well—noting life presents no mistakes, only lessons. The fifth, too, regards lessons, stating that “Learning does not end … If you are alive, there are lessons to be learned.”

These lessons on being human are well-known in ancient traditions and are discussed widely in modern science. The seven sacred truths of the Kabbalah, the Christian sacraments and the Hindu chakras each teach these core-human lessons. They all begin at the “root” of who we are and

lead to our spiritual life.

Modern life often works against our first and most basic lesson of the root to create our core identity and personal code of honor, have a sense of safety—be it physical, emotional and financial—honor our family bonds while creating healthy boundaries and a sense of belonging. Disparities in this root lesson can cause dysfunction in our adrenal glands, immune system, skin, bones, muscle, blood and DNA—the pieces of our body that define our identity, defend us, trigger our flight-or-fight response and connect us to the world and with one other.

Stress, illness, deadlines, arguments, isolation, separation from family, lack of time to relax or exercise, exposure to toxins, lack of sleep and poor diet each impact your root.

These strains can cause frequent illness, anxiety and depression, trouble focusing, digestive issues, headaches, allergies, muscle and joint pain, skin problems and insomnia.

All tensions that can lead to the use of al-

cohol, caffeine and medication to mask the underlying issue—an unbalanced root.

An overactive root is stubborn. It doesn’t like change. A person harboring an overactive root may feel stuck, take things too literally, hate feeling controlled or experience paranoia. Their body may be overweight, arthritic and inflamed. Conversely, an underactive root is exhausted, physically fragile and thin. This can leave people feeling unsafe, insolated, easily overwhelmed and unable to settle down.

It is vital to strike a balance between the two. Balancing your root can be fairly easy.

First, focus on food—the protein and minerals entering your body. Research shows the color red is linked to alertness, self-control, avoidance of a threat, stamina and strength.

Think apples, tomatoes, berries, red herbal tea, beets, clean proteins and minerals—especially zinc and selenium. By minimizing your alcohol, caffeine and refined sugar intake, you too will feel a positive change.

Then, get outside and move your body.

Reconnect with Mother Nature by touching the earth, having a picnic and breathing fresh air. It is also essential to connect with people who reinforce you.

Finally, live within your means and identify your own triggers to stress. By knowing your limits and being more aware, you can draw healthy boundaries to those things in life that ignite your anxiety and create tension.

Managing your root is the first ancient lesson of being human and the beginning of a vital life. Once it is balanced, the other lessons build upon each other allowing things to flow through you instead of getting stuck.

Through balance you are nurturing your creative playful self. Balance provides the platform for you to harness energy as well as give and receive love. With it, you can speak honestly and live a strong, spiritual life.

Kim Lee Thorp is a board certified massage therapist, master health coach and doula. Her work focuses on women in the sacred transitions of pregnancy and menopause and the men who love them. She spent 20 years in Silicon Valley startups and believes that experience along with being a daughter, wife, mother and grandmother with four generations currently under her roof gives her immense perspective and understanding to support and encourage clients through their lessons and transitions. San Clemente Wellness, 111 Avenida Del Mar, Suite 215, San Clemente, 949.547.0716, www.sc-wellness.com.

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Main Squeeze Local juice shops pack the vitamin punch

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rganic juiced blends can help better ailments, remedy skin conditions, provide an energy boost and regulate digestion.

That’s just the tip on the juice-berg. These nutrient-rich juices pack a high dose of the body’s needed essential vitamins and minerals in a portable form—an easy-to-consume, healthy option.

Whether you are looking to reduce inflammation, regulate blood pressure or build your immune system, juice bars in the tri-city area have a blend to fit your very need.

Rejuvenator | Juice It Up 802-J Avenida Pico, San Clemente, 949.542.7979, www.juiceitup.com

Ingredients Apple

Beet

Carrot

Cucumber

Ginger

Benefits: Filled with antioxidants, vitamins and nutrients, this jewelhued juice from San Clemente’s Juice It Up invigorates the body and prepares it to conquer the day in the healthiest of ways.

V8 | Juice Joint Deli 32141 Alipaz Street, San Juan Capistrano, 949.545.7966, www.juicejointdeli.com

Ingredients Beet

Carrot

Celery

Lime

Parsley

Tomato

Benefits: Packed with vitamins C, B, K, B1, B2, B6, B12 and, don’t forget A, this Juice Joint Deli concoction can help fight cancer, control blood pressure and regulate digestion.

Clean Sweep | The Coffee Importers 34531 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.493.7773, www.coffeeimporters.com

Ingredients Carrot

Cucumber Green Apple

Kale

Beet

Jicama

Benefits: Toxins beware, this juiced brew from The Coffee Importers has a high concentration of essential vitamins including potassium, iron and Vitamin C, mixed for the ultimate digestive cleanse.

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LOCAL KNOWLEDGE

Perfecting Vision Through Cataract Surgery

By Duna Raoof MD

Like wrinkles and thinning hair, cataracts are an inevitable change that commonly happens with aging. According to the National Eye Institute, the risk of cataracts increases with each decade of life starting around age 40. By age 75, half of Caucasian Americans have cataracts. By age 80, percent of Caucasian Americans have cataracts, compared with 53 percent of African American and 61 percent of Hispanic Americans. Worldwide, approximately 20 million people are totally blind from cataracts.

Normally, we are born with a clear, transparent lens inside each eye. As we age, cloudiness develops in each lens. This haziness causes blurred vision, inability to see in dim light, seeing halos around lights or vision loss. Having cataracts can be like looking through a frosty or fogged-up window. The eye may eventually become legally blind. There is no way to prevent or reverse cataracts with medications, and the only treatment is cataract surgery.

In 2015, nearly 4 million cataract surgeries were performed in the United States, likely owing to the incredible advancements in the field of this remarkable surgery. In most patients, the surgery takes less than 20 minutes from beginning to end. It is a microsurgery performed by the surgeon through a microscope.

An extremely small incision is made in the eye and a small vibrating instrument is used to ultrasonically remove the cataract in small fragments. A new clear artificial plastic lens is then inserted. There is no bleeding and very minimal pain. During the surgery, the patient feels very relaxed due to a gentle sedative medication.

Thanks to the minimal anesthesia and short procedure time, the recovery is relatively fast. Most patients’ vision is good enough immediately after the surgery to

walk around and take care of their basic activities of daily living. Eye drops are prescribed for a few weeks after surgery in order to reduce inflammation and prevent infections. Just like any medical procedure, there is some risk to surgery but with current technology and surgical techniques, vision-threatening complications of cataract surgery are less than 1 in 1000.

The most exciting recent advancement in cataract surgery has been the extensive variety of artificial lenses from which patients can choose. Previously, lenses that correct vision at only one distance were most commonly used. These lenses are called monofocal lenses and are similar to wearing a single vision pair of glasses. We now have the advantage of having multifocal lenses available, which are designed to correct vision both at distance and up close. There are also lenses that correct for astigmatism.

These advanced lenses, when implanted in appropriate candidates, reduce the reliance of glasses after cataract surgery.

We are so fortunate we live in an age when modern cataract surgery is one of the safest and most effective surgical procedures performed today, with the vast majority of these procedures producing excellent vision. I feel privileged everyday to be able to enhance the sight of patients whose daily activities are limited by their cataracts.

Dr. Duna Raoof is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Harvard Eye Associates with offices in Laguna Hills and San Clemente.

She completed her cornea, cataract and LASIK training at the prestigious Harvard Medical School’s Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. She has been invited to present her research on eye disease at meetings across the country and the world. She has published numerous original research articles, in addition to her contribution to several textbooks on LASIK, corneal transplant surgery and dry eye disease.

A Healthy Body Needs a Healthy Mouth

By Dr. Alice Moran

People in south Orange County are highly educated and have a healthier lifestyle than those in other parts of the country. We are more knowledgeable about diet, don’t smoke, are into exercise, yoga and the beach. We, too, are proactive about reducing risk factors for most chronic diseases.

However, what is often ignored is chronic periodontal disease, which affects half of the adult population.

The most common cause of severe periodontitis is failure to treat the disease early or under-treatment. If healthy individuals stop brushing and flossing, within one week, all will develop gingivitis, inflammation of the gums. When they resume hygiene, gums will return to normal. If gingivitis is allowed to progress, it affects the ligaments and bone that surround the teeth and becomes periodontitis.

Not everyone gets periodontitis, though.

There are other risk factors such as heredity, smoking and diabetes. Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory condition that can affect the entire body.

People with periodontitis are more likely to have other inflammatory conditions, like diabetes, heart disease and cancer. If allowed to progress untreated or under treated, it can result in tooth loss. Many people think that when we age it is part of a natural progression to lose teeth. Now we know that that is not true. Periodontal disease is treatable and preventable.

Early periodontal disease is treated by scaling and root planning—deep cleaning. Moderate to severe periodontitis was traditionally treated by a periodontist using flap surgery and bone grafting. Nowadays, it

is more effectively treated by LANAP (laser assisted new attachment procedure). There is a specific laser protocol that the doctor performs. This is not done by the hygienist.

Currently, 25 percent of the periodontists in the country are using this procedure.

If the teeth cannot be saved because of periodontal disease or decay, there is a procedure called “all on four” or “teeth in a day.” The remaining teeth are extracted.

Then four or more dental implants are inserted into each jaw and a temporary bridge that replaces all the teeth is screwed in place. When the implants are integrated or healed, the permanent bridges are screwed in. This is a unique procedure that can work in patients who have limited bone.

Years ago, we thought that if you got dental implants, then you were set for life and nothing could happen provided the implants integrated into the bone. Now we know that implants can get periodontal disease, so it is important to get your dental implants checked annually.

Aside from treating periodontal disease and placing dental implants, periodontists utilize esthetic procedures to add gum tissue and to correct gummy smiles. If you think you have gum disease, be pro-active about reducing inflammation in your mouth.

Or if you have esthetic concerns, please contact Dr. Alice Moran, 1001 Avenida Pico, Suite K, San Clemente, 949.361.4867, www.moranperio.com.

How Excessive Drinking Affects Oral Health

By Dr. Frederick Johnson Jr., DDS

There are plenty of health risks associated with drinking alcohol in excess, but one of the major health factors commonly overlooked when it comes to alcohol consumption is dental and oral health.

While having a few glasses of red wine throughout the week may have a beneficial impact of your health, other alcoholic beverages don’t typically hold up to medical scrutiny. Cocktails with high volumes of

sugar can have a devastating impact of your oral health, as sugar feeds bacteria in the mouth and allows harmful acids to eat away at your enamel. Long-term intake of sugary beverages (included soft drinks and sports drinks) can also lead to the development of cavities.

According to the American Dental Association, alcohol consumption can also lead to dehydration and dry mouth, which limits the amount of saliva in your mouth over a longer period of time. This can lead to tooth decay, oral infections, gum disease and even

mouth cancer.

Furthermore, drinking alcohol in excess can also weaken your body’s immune system, leaving you at greater risk for illness and disease as well as limiting your body’s ability to create antioxidants to fight infections and other diseases.

However, despite the risks associated with drinking alcohol, drinking in moderation will likely have little to no effect on your body’s overall health. Keeping up with regular and thorough dental hygiene habits is also a great way to prevent oral health

issues from developing in the future.

To learn more about ways to improve your oral health or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Frederick Johnson, Jr. Talega Coast Dentistry, 1031 Avenida Pico, Suite 203, San Clemente, 949.361.6900, www.talegacoastdentistry.com.

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FITspiration

Everyone needs a little motivation now and then. So, we went in search of some fitness inspiration. We looked into our communities to find three enthusiastic health and fitness experts who passionately encourage others to live happier, healthier lives.

KYLE RADOMSKI Fitness Together

@ftdanapoint The 1:1, student-to-trainer, approach sets Fitness Together apart. “It’s just you and your trainer in your own workout suite, focused completely on you and your goals,” said Kyle Radomski, owner of Fitness Together. With the help of a friendly and professional staff of certified personal trainers, clients receive top-notch training in a private, comfortable setting. At this fitness center, each program is completely customizable to fit individual client needs with restrictions, limitations and goals in mind.

“Whether your goals are to increase flexibility, add strength, lose unwanted body fat, tone up or improve cardiovascular conditioning, we can create a program just for you and help you make changes that can sustained for a lifetime,” Radomski said. From high-intensity interval and tabata training to boot camps, youth fitness, strength training

and training tailored to older adults, Fitness Together offers a fitness option for all—ensuring an individualized plan to help you meet your health and wellness goals.

“When you know your “why,” your reason for working out, then your “what,” the workout itself, will have a greater impact.”

—Kyle Radomski

NICOLE HOWARD Align Pilates and Yoga Center

@alignpilatesandyoga

LYNZI IRVINE Doctor of Physical Therapy

@yogalynzi Lynzi Irvine’s gym-rat days are over. The mother of three—ages 4, 6 and 8—has had to rethink her fitness routine. A longtime, avid runner, Irvine began practicing yoga when the family lived in Australia. Running almost daily on coastal, beach trails, the doctor of physical therapy found herself lacking discipline in the stretching and flexibility departments. “I knew better, too,” she said. Irvine decided to temporarily retire her running shoes. For three weeks, the Dana Hills High School graduate committed to practicing yoga every day.

Fast forward three years and she’s still going strong. “Yoga for me has not been so focused on the way your body looks. It

is so whole and focused on the health of your entire being, not just some physical characteristic,” Irvine said. When she can’t make it to a studio, Irvine practices wherever she can—be it at home, the beach or a trail. She searches YouTube, Instagram and smartphone apps for inspiration and quick yoga sessions. She’s also a source of daily inspiration to others—sharing unique photos of her yoga practice. Irvine said she’s enjoying the journey her practice has taken her on, through which she has become more focused and present. “That presence,” yoga gives she said, “translates into the rest of your life.” So you can be more present with your family and your friends.

It’s about the individual at Align Pilates and Yoga Center. With small classes, of just five or six people, this boutique fitness center’s philosophy is focused on each student’s needs. Yoga and Pilates are “great workouts, no matter what your physical ability is,” said Nicole Howard, co-owner and master trainer of Align Pilates and Yoga Center. Anybody, in any body, can reach their health, wellness and fitness goals here. “The body is an amazing three-dimensional structure, built to move in many different ways,” Howard said. “Doing the same exercise programs all the time increases the risk of over-use injuries, can contribute to a plateau in performance and cause boredom. Changing things up can help to stimulate the brain and get muscles firing in different ways, which will help keep you strong and active for longer.” With a fully equipped Pilates studio and a full schedule of mat Pilates and yoga

classes—from Vinyasa flow, mom and baby, restorative, prenatal and beginning/gentle yoga—Align Pilates and Yoga Center offers daily classes to keep your fitness regimen stimulating and ever-changing.

“Consistency is key to any successful fitness program. To stay on track, choose a program that is fun, challenging and realistic to your goals and lifestyle. The more enjoyable and realistic the fitness program is, the more likely you are to make it part of your daily life.”

—Nicole Howard

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Natural Delight

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South Orange County is home to a vast network of paved bike trails. From the hills of San Juan Capistrano to the beaches of Dana Point and San Clemente, there is a bike trail for one and all. With a wide variety of bike shops and rental companies—like Bicycles San Clemente, Hole in the Fence, Bike Religion and Synaptic Cycles—in the tri-cities, a ride is waiting. Check out shops like for a whip.

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outh Orange County is a recreational haven. The region’s abundant sunshine and temperate climate means adventure can be found outdoors the whole year through. Whether you are looking for a relaxing hike or want to take a spin along Pacific Coast Highway, the tri-cities are bursting with open-air, excursion options.

Here is a snapshot of out-in-the-element offerings to start your natural exploration.

Take a hike.

If spectacular views are what you want, look no further than the tri-city area’s expansive trails. For panoramic Pacific views, embark on a tranquil hike along the San Clemente Beach Trail or an easy walk through the Dana Point Headlands Conservation Area.

Scale San Clemente Summit or opt for a hike along San Juan Capistrano’s Las Ramblas Trailhead for more difficulty and 360-degree views.

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Saddle up.

Experience one of Southern California’s last frontiers with guided trail rides on family-friendly horses through San Juan Capistrano’s vast system of trails and open space. Skilled trainers from Bridges Equestrian, Dana Smith Show Team and Ortega Equestrian Center, take riders of all abilities on horseback trail rides through the region’s rolling hills.

Practice outdoors.

Find balance while nurturing and restoring your body during 60-minute gentle yoga practices in both Dana Point and San Juan Capistrano. You can join I Heart Yoga in the Park each day at 10 a.m. for a fun, donationbased class at the bluff-top Lantern Bay Park, or head to the Goin’ Native garden every Monday, Wednesday and Friday for yoga practiced amongst the trees.

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HIIT it Hard Maximizing health, fitness results with a multi-faceted attack Photo: Orangetheory

By Dusty Dial, owner, Orange Theory Fitness

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etween our daily commitments it can seem like there isn’t enough time in a day. It’s tough to balance children, work, school and activities while also making time for yourself. Often times the first thing to get cut is a workout.

With a concentrated, multi-faceted attack, health and fitness goals can be met in three to four hours a week. At Orangetheory Fitness, high-intensity interval and resistance training are combined in a group setting, maximizing results in a one-hour session. Done every other day—and combined with a whole food based, low glycemic diet—this type of fitness protocol can help balance hormones, increase longevity and provide a host of health benefits that go far beyond the scale to help participants live happier and healthier lives.

Orangetheory is a 60-mintue workout specifically designed to push participants into the “Orange Zone.” It is an innovative fitness regime that is expanding worldwide.

Below is a breakdown of the workout.

What is EPOC and what are its benefits?

Pronounced ee-pok, EPOC is short for Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption— also known as the “afterburn” effect. EPOC is a measurably increased rate of oxygen intake intended to erase the body’s “oxygen deficit” created by exercise. Oxygen, and thus EPOC, is used in the exercise-recovery process to return the body to a resting state and assist in hormone balancing, fuel store replenishment, cellular repair and a host of other restorative functions.

What we really like about EPOC is that it is accompanied by an elevated consumption of fuel, namely fat stores that are broken down and released into the bloodstream during exercise. Another key thing to note about EPOC is it lasts around 36 hours and its effects increase with the intensity of the exercise. Therefore, if we can participate in intense exercise every other day, we can keep our body metabolically charged at all times.

What the heck is HIIT? High Intensity Interval Training, or HIIT, is extremely effective in achieving EPOC.

By varying efforts, we can achieve levels of exercise intensity not possible with a static effort, thus increasing the effects of EPOC. How do we know we are achieving the proper intensity?

At Orangetheory Fitness, each member wears a heart rate monitor displaying their heart rate in terms of a percentage of their maximum heart rate. From there, these percentages are divided into five “zones.”

Workouts are designed to target and achieve 12-20 minutes in heart rate zone four—the “orange zone”—thus ensuring each participant is achieving EPOC and is metabolically charged for the next 36 hours.

If I am burning all these calories, why do I care about weights?

Resistance training has many health benefits and anti-aging effects that are paramount to a long and healthy life. We use body weights at Orangetheory Fitness, TRX suspension training and free weights for a multi-pronged attack on muscle fibers. All of this can be achieved without the “bulking” many worry about. In addition to the calories burned, creating lean muscle, carrying around a few extra pounds of muscle will increase your resting metabolism. Adding just 5 pounds of muscle will cause your body to burn an additional 175 to 250 calories per day at rest!

Strength training, too, boosts energy levels and improves your mood by elevating your level of endorphins—natural opiates produced by the brain—which will make you feel great. As if that isn’t enough to convince you, strength training has also been shown to be a great antidepressant, not only helping you sleep better but also improving overall quality of life. And aside from increasing lean muscle mass and bone density, strength training plays a role in disease prevention—decreasing arthritis pain, reducing the risk of bone fractures and improving glucose control.

The team at Orangetheory Fitness is committed to helping the community live happier and healthier lives. If you would like to try out a free session or have a consultation with one of our professional fitness coaches, just come in to the studio or give us a call.

Orangetheory Fitness, 802 Avenida Pico, San Clemente, 949.485.4885, www.orangetheoryfitness.com.

A New You | Your Local Resource to a Healthier Life to desensitize patients to dust, perfumes, pollen and more.

We chatted with her to hear more about her transition to natural medicine and the relationship between allopathic and naturopathic medical practices.

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Picket Fence Media: How did you first become interested in naturopathic medicine?

Helene Pulnik: I started my jounce in healthcare as a registered pharmacist. I was the pharmacy manager for a busy chain pharmacy. My oldest daughter developed asthma and had a severe adverse reaction to the medications and I decided to take another path to get her well again. I started researching natural remedies and I have never stopped. I returned to the world of academia and received a masters degree in human nutrition, then my doctorate in naturopathic medicine from the University of Bridgeport College.

Getting to the Core of the problem

Helene Pulnik often sees patients once they’ve exhausted all other resources.

A doctor of naturopathic medicine, she takes a holistic approach to healing, designing a patient-specific treatment plan to ensure individual health needs are met.

Imploring non-invasive, integrative remedies, Pulnik treats patient’s ailments from allergies to digestive disorders and everything in between.

“Anytime I can help someone, I consider that a great success,” Pulnik said.

Pulnik opened the doors to her Dana Point practice in January. After 15 years practicing natural-healing remedies in her home state, Connecticut, Pulnik and her husband relocated to south Orange County to leave winters behind and be nearer their eldest daughter. Pulnik brings with her a wealth of homeopathic knowledge as well as the latest advancements in blood-type diets, HCG fat-loss programs, lifestyle medicinal plans and more.

She is also one of the few doctors statewide specializing in advanced allergy therapeutics, a safe, effective and non-invasive allergy and sensitivities treatment used

In your opinion, what is the relationship between allopathic and naturopathic medicine as well as ancient healing practices and modern scientific research?

Both naturopathic and allopathic medicine have the same goals, to heal the patient. Naturopathic medicine uses traditional healing along with evidence-based, modern medicine to provide the patient with the best possible treatments. Naturopathic doctors attend one of the five accredited, 4-year naturopathic medical schools in the United States. They must also pass national board exams and state licensure exams in

order to become licensed naturopathic doctors. Naturopathic doctors, too, are trained as primary care providers using natural and integrative medicine.

What types of ailments have you successfully treated using natural methods?

I have successfully treated many individuals who want to improve their diet and address health concerns such as digestive problems, allergies, food sensitivities, anxiety, weight loss, hormone related concerns and more.

Are there instances where you recommend patients seek out allopathic treatment?

Yes, whenever a patient needs specialized evaluation and care from an allopathic medical doctor they are always referred appropriately.

What is the one piece of advice you give all patients regarding naturopathic health care?

The best remedies are a healthy diet, regular exercise, a good night’s sleep and spending time relaxing with family and friends.

Helene Pulnik, a California licensed naturopathic doctor, has been a healthcare provider for more than 25 years. With extensive training in integrative and conventional medicine, Helene works closely with each patient to develop an individualized, effective treatment plan. She specializes in non-invasive modes of healing including bio-identical hormone therapy, herbal medicines and natural, holistic techniques. Pacific Coast Naturopathic Health, 24865 Del Prado Avenue, Dana Point, 949.416.4670, www.naturopathicwellness.com.

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Positively Good Reads Five mood-boosting, feel-good books for your reading pleasure

By Alex Paris

good book can be like a best friend—it can brighten your mood or show you something about yourself you never knew. Whether you’re looking for a quick pick-me-up read or help finding your place in the world, there is a book for you.

Here’s a varied list of recommendations assembled with the help of a local librarian to get you started.

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What Should I Do with My Life? By Po Bronson Chris Wright, librarian at the Dana Point Library, said “reading helped me find myself.” He recommended the book that led him to become a librarian: “What Should I Do with My Life?” by Po Bronson, which includes 50 different interviews from people who chose to change careers in search of meaning.

“Seeing the vicissitudes of other people and their lives and how they found their purpose, it was interesting. It just showed me I wasn’t alone,” he said. “I knew I didn’t want to teach, but being a librarian is sort of like being a teacher. I think it’s a great book, and a lot more people should know about it.”

Au Naturale Natural remedies help boost energy, perk up mood and nurture body

Hanson’s Market. Photo: Allison Jarrell

By Amber Thomas, Hanson’s Market

Yes Man By Danny Wallace A humorous, true story about a man who makes a small change in his behavior—saying “Yes” more— that leads to a big change in his life and unlocks an ideal version of himself that he’d always imagined but could never realize.

The author’s frank, self-deprecating English wit keeps his newfound optimism from being tiring as he turns his uninspired, stagnant life into something memorable.

The Code of the Woosters By P.G. Wodehouse Transport yourself to another era with this witty work of fiction about the hapless Bertie Wooster and his clever companion, Jeeves. This classic has a reputation for hilarious wordplay and outrageous, twisted plots that instill a zest of life into upper class British society. There’s seemingly no end to the shenanigans this lively duo finds themselves a part of, resulting in this book being just one of a long series.

Wonder By RJ Palacio This popular fiction novel is great for both adults and children. The story, about a homeschooled child with a facial deformity, shows how an outsider can use what makes them stand out to enrich both themselves and others. It’s told from different perspectives to shed light on the powerful impact our day-to-day interactions have on each other.

A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail By Bill Bryson Reading “A Walk in the Woods” is like going on a hike with that quirky friend whose regular complaining you can’t help but chuckle at. If you’re looking for a well-rounded adventure that’s humorous, educational, inspiring and not too daunting, Bryson’s novel could be just the right mixture.

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tress is a common thing these days.

As we embrace the technological age and ever-present way of being plugged into our social networks and ever-increasing speed of accomplishments in our families, careers and personal pursuits, our bodies are usually the last thing we notice until something goes wrong or we realize we just don’t have what it takes to get everything done at the end of the day.

It’s then that we can turn to our foods, herbs, supplements and homeopathy for help to increase our energy, improve our moods and nourish our bodies.

Any type of stress—especially if it’s chronic—requires ample amounts of B vitamins. To combat stress, you can take a complete B 100 complex. Additional B-5, B-6, vitamin C, zinc, calcium and magnesium can also be included in “antistress regime.” A high-quality probiotic, fish or flax oil, liquid trace mineral complex and green powder supplement like chlorella and spirulina is a great addition as well.

When it comes to getting worn down, adaptagenic herbs such as ashwagandha, Panax ginseng and rhodiola can help build up your adrenals, nourish your nervous system and increase your energy and stamina. These herbs also are known for promoting optimal mental health and outlook.

Ashwagadha is an excellent herb to look to for long-term support of the nervous system. It is an ayurvedic herb that is known to calm nervous tension, increase energy, combat stress and boost the immune system. It’s recommended for relieving anxiety, insomnia and even depression. Rhodiola helps to combat fatigue caused by stress, increase mental performance and concentration, and relieve generalized anxiety. Studies suggest that it not only has a calming effect but it may also ease symptoms of depression.

For a total body tonic, look for Panax ginseng. It is helps boost the body’s immune system, strengthens the nervous system. Panax ginseng is especially beneficial for the elderly and those suffering from prolonged emotional stress, physi-

cal exertion and fatigue. Other supplements providing quick relief from the effects of stress and anxiety are GABA, kava kava, valerian, passionflower, skullcap and lemon balm.

Homeopathics can also provide benefits that are noticeable fairly quickly such as Kali Phos, Aconite and Hylands brand Calms Forte or Nerve Tonic. Another favorite for nourishing the body on a cellular level is Bioplasma by Hylands. Other natural treatments like aromatherapy can help ease tension, stress, pain and fatigue almost immediately. Some good ones are lavender, geranium, vetiver, peppermint and orange.

An anti-stress and positive mood regime wouldn’t be complete without mentioning the importance and power of good diet, adequate rest and good quality water. Daily food choices affect our current and future mental health.

Eliminating sugar and focusing on pure water, organic foods and clean protein go a long way toward creating the perfect balance of energy, mental outlook and stress relief.

Amber Thomas manages the Vitamin Department at Hanson’s Market.

With storefronts in San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano, Hanson’s offerings are tailored to fit the community’s needs. The market sells organic and natural produce, fair-trade, non-GMO products and locallysourced meats and fish. It also features a health and wellness department with vitamins, herbal remedies and essential oils to fit each customer’s health care need. 415 E. Avenida Pico, San Clemente, 949.218.1690; 32382 Del Obispo St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.388.9328, www.hansonsmarket.com.

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Did you also know?

It’s the Tooth Kidney, heart disease and high blood pressure linked to oral health

By Erini Redmond, DDS, San Clemente Dentist

Did you know more than 90 percent of all systemic diseases have oral manifestations?

Kidney disease, acid reflux and heart disease are a few. It’s safe to say dental exams can provide clues and warning signs for your overall health.

HEART DISEASE

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

ACID REFLUX

According to the Academy of General Dentistry, people who have chronic gum disease are at higher risk for a heart attack.

Research, too, shows gum disease may contribute to heart disease because bacteria from infected gums can dislodge, enter the bloodstream, attach to blood vessels and increase clot formation. It has also been suggested that inflammation caused by gum disease may trigger clot formation. Clots decrease blood flow to the heart, thereby causing an elevation in blood pressure and increasing the risk of a heart attack.

If you’re among the quarter of Americans with this dangerous condition, you may have something new to worry about. Medication to lower your blood pressure can come with the unwanted side effect of gingival enlargement, a condition in which your gums swell and start to grow over your teeth.

Your dentist may be the first to notice gastroesophageal reflux disease. If you have this condition, a look in your mouth will usually reveal erosion on your back teeth, the result of powerful stomach acid dissolving your enamel.

PREVENTION Maintain good oral care at home,, schedule dental hygiene appointments and an annual check-up with the family physician. The AGD says proper diagnosis and treatment of tooth and gum infections in some of these patients have led to a decrease in blood pressure medications and improved overall health. Additionally, researchers discovered those who drink green tea regularly have healthier gums than those who don’t. Green tea’s secret ingredient is catechin—a natural antioxidant that reduces inflammation. So, add a cup of green tea to your daily diet.

PREVENTION See the family physician to manage blood pressure and plan a visit to the dental office for cleanings and annual check-ups. Studies have shown that basil, garlic, cinnamon and flaxseed, which is rich in Omega 3 fatty acids, can help lower your blood pressure.

Flaxseed may also protect against atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease by reducing serum cholesterol, improving glucose tolerance and acting as an antioxidant.

On a side note, there are herbal and vitamin supplements that can have serious side effects for some dental patients when taken in combination with others. If you are thinking of trying herbs for medical reasons, whether that means using the whole herb or a supplement, speak to your doctor first.

Some herbs, especially in large quantities, may produce undesirable side effects or interfere with other medications.

PREVENTION If you experience reflux episodes during the day, protect your teeth by rinsing vigorously with water to reduce acid in your mouth.

You may be tempted, but don’t brush your teeth right away—the bristles can damage enamel still soft from acid. To prevent nighttime reflux, make sure not to eat two to three hours before bed and avoid triggers like alcohol, caffeine and anything acidic.

Erini Redmond, DDS, and her dedicated staff have served San Clemente families for more than 18 years. Alongside husband, and orthodontist Bill Redmond, she battles cavities, decay and dental phobia with laughter and a highdegree of oral care—to ensure each patient walks out with a smile. 181 Avenida Vaquero, Suite A, San Clemente, 949.361.1124, www.sanclementedentist.com.

Our teeth need to stay healthy because we use our teeth to bite and chew. Dolphins, however, only use their teeth to grasp. Dolphins can’t chew, because their jaws have no muscles.

Today, we think a shiny, white smile is attractive, but in medieval Japan white teeth were considered ugly. Women used roots and inks to stain their teeth black, which they felt was much more attractive.

The average person produces a quart of saliva daily? To put it plainly, that’s 10,000 gallons of spit over a lifetime. Saliva is essential to good dental health because it washes food off the teeth, neutralizes acids in the mouth, fights germs and prevents bad breath.

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Robert Sineray, 64, San Clemente

“I go to the gym, go to church, take care of my grandchildren, eat well and do everything in moderation.

You need to have a healthy mind to maintain your health. You don’t want to grow old, you try to keep the same activity as when you were 40.

And just try and live a good life. The best thing is to have a good spouse, which I’ve had for 42 years.”

MAN ON THE STREET | BY Jorge MaldonaDo

How do you find Happiness?

“I rode a bike today.

I do that a couple times a week. I feel better when I do it ... groggy when I don’t.”

“I am a swing dancer.

My husband and I also go walking ... and try to eat healthy. It makes me happy.”

“I eat vegetables and do exercise to be healthy. I eat to be happy and I play soccer.”

“Spending quality time with my family. Love and laughter from walks to the park to bonfires on the beach.”

“I have a wonderful wife. She’s my guide in life. We like to travel … like to get out and do things.”

Dan Rees, 58, San Clemente

Joyce Rees, 62, San Clemente

Carlos Bello, 9, San Juan Capistrano

Tara Laird, 20, Dana Point

Jim Racusin, 75, San Clemente

“Establishing a healthy and happy lifestyle for Honor (son) and I seems to be a pretty a vital creation. I needed to humble down and be accepting of whatever was going to be placed in our path. Living one minute at a time is how we stay happy. Every happy minute we create becomes and hour then it becomes a lifetime. We remain grounded by appreciating whatever is natural around us.”

Anel Altamirano, 25, San Juan Capistrano

Mandy Low, 30, Dana Point

“I do photography, hiking, yoga, kickboxing and paddle boarding.

I kinda do everything. I try to be active as I can. Photography brings me a lot of happiness. It’s one thing you can do with friends or on my own. And you can use it while doing other things.

I love being outdoors. California has such great weather. A lot of my things are outdoors. A lot of my photography is landscape so it works out for me.”

“Exercise keeps me happy. Keeping my body healthy makes me happy.”

Amairani Pastor, 23, San Juan Capistrano

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Well-being within Earshot Psychological health, hearing loss go hand in hand

By John Coleman, Doctor of Audiology, Orange County Physicians’ Hearing Services

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ou may not know it, but hearing loss and psychological health are connected.

Because hearing is an invisible sense, we tend not to pay very much attention to it—until something begins to change. And usually, changes in our ears are noticeable right away. Think about times you’ve heard a ringing in the ear after being in close proximity to firecrackers, for example. Or, if there is a lot of pressure in your ear area after a cold and your hearing is muffled.

Hearing, like our other senses, is an important element of keeping us connected to the world and ensuring our safety and security.

Most of all, hearing plays a big part in the formation of language, speech and memory.

When our hearing changes, we begin to experience sound and thus, the world around us and the people in our lives, differently.

Difficulties with Speech Recognition Hearing loss affects our ability to recognize speech and speech patterns as clearly as we once did. With normal hearing, we are able to anticipate certain words, phrases and sounds, while our brains work at rapidfire speed to process the stimuli. When our speech recognition abilities are hindered, the brain must struggle to fill in the gaps.

When others speak, they may sound muffled and you may find that you are asking people to speak up. Conversations may become frustrating as a result.

Lapsed Communication and Interactions Because recognizing speech is a key element in clear communication, you may find that your interactions with people have become more confusing and difficult. You may find yourself misinterpreting what people are saying. In fact, a common sign of hearing loss is withdrawing socially. Rather than having to struggle through interactions, people with untreated hearing loss tend to avoid social interactions. This inevitably leads to a sense of isolation and loneliness, thus increasing the risk of depression.

Stress, Anxiety, and other Emotions Although hearing loss is the third most

common condition in the United States, there is still some taboo surrounding it. As a result, people who are struggling with their hearing tend to avoid acknowledging the issue. By not tackling hearing loss head on, there are a number of consequences to one’s emotional health. In the workplace, with family, at social gatherings—there will be difficulty interacting with people. This may lead to frustration, embarrassment, anger and diminished self-confidence. Stress and anxiety are two emotional states that become increased with untreated hearing loss.

Cognitive Burdens From a technical standpoint, researchers have found that untreated hearing loss has the potential to increase the risk of dementia. Our brains allow us to hear sounds. Our ears take in sound waves and translate them into neural signals that the brain recognizes as sound. With hearing loss, the sound signal is not as clear as it once was. As a result, our brains must struggle to process that sound. Researchers from Johns Hopkins have identified that this process leads to a cognitive load that essentially tires out the brain and interferes with cognitive ability. At the same time, researchers in Japan found that treating hearing loss early on was beneficial to one’s cognitive health.

Treating Hearing Loss If you believe you, or someone you love, are experiencing hearing loss, it is important to seek treatment as soon as possible. By taking a hearing test and being fitted for hearing aids, you will find not only that your hearing will improve— but also major aspects of your life as a social being.

This article originally appeared on www.physicianshearingservices. com. Visit the Orange County Physicians’ Hearing Services website for more articles, facts and resources pertaining to hearing health. Patients come first at Orange County Physicians’ Hearing Services, where the team is committed to providing high quality care along with the highest level of service. Based upon each patient’s needs, the team at OCPHS provides an individualized, comprehensive array of services related to prevention, evaluation, and rehabilitation of hearing impairment for all ages.

Locations: San Clemente, Mission Viejo, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills and Irvine, 949.364.4361, www. physicianshearingservices.com.

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ECOLOGY CENTER COMMUNITY TABLE DINNER 5:30 p.m. The Ecology Center’s Community Table is a unique experience that’s part farm-to-table dinner and part education, where guests can enjoy delicious local food and meet the rancher/farmer and chef who are responsible for making the meal. Chef Kerri Cacciata, Chef-inResidence of The Ecology Center, will discuss pollinators and their important role in a healthy food system, and resident beekeeper Anna Maria Desipris will share ideas and solutions to helping create habitats for all kinds of helpful pollinators.

Tickets are $115 for members, $125 for non-members, and can be purchased at www.theecologycenter.org. The Ecology Center, 32701 Alipaz Street, San Juan Capistrano, 949.443.4223.

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What’s going on in and around town

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Friday | 22 HELP A HORSE DAY 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Join the Ortega Equestrian Center and horse rescue Otra Mas in celebrating national Help a Horse Day, presented by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The event includes the opportunity to meet one of Otra Mas’ rescue horses, as well as free arena games for children and rider demonstrations. The event is held in partnership with the ASPCA as part of their national campaign to bring awareness to horse rescue organizations such as Otra Mas. 27252 Calle Arroyo, San Juan Capistrano, 949.661.3130, www.otramas.net.

SOCSA PRESENTS ‘GYPSY’ 7 p.m. The South Orange County School of the Arts drama department presents the musical, “Gypsy.” Performances run April 20-23 at 7 p.m. with a 1 p.m. matinee on April 24. Tickets are $12-$15 available online or at the door. Dana Hills High School, Porthole Theater, 33333 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.6666, www.socsarts.org.

SUPER SPEAKER EVENT: JACK GRISHAM 7 p.m.-8 p.m. New Method Wellness, a substance abuse treatment center located in San Juan Capistrano, is hosting its quarterly speaker event with punk rock musician Jack Grisham. Maintaining over 26 years of sobriety, Grisham will share his struggle with substance abuse and his unconventional road to recovery. The event is designed to inspire those who have a relationship with substance abuse.

Light refreshments will be served during the event. New Method Wellness, 31473 Rancho Viejo Road, Suite 101, San Juan Capistrano, 949.218.5454, newmethodwellness@boltpr.com.

‘THE ODD COUPLE’ 8 p.m. The Camino Real Playhouse presents the classic Neil Simon comedy, The Odd Couple. The play opens as a group of guys assembles for cards in the apartment of divorced Oscar Madison. Late to arrive is Felix Unger, who has just been separated from his wife. Fastidious, depressed and none too tense, Felix seems suicidal, but as the action unfolds, Oscar becomes the one with murder on his mind when the clean-freak and the slob ultimately decide to room together.

Shows run through May 1 on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday The Capistrano Dispatch April 22-May 12, 2016

Lisa Montes of the Acjachemen Nation shows off one of many gourds she carved at last year’s expo.

Photo: Allison Jarrell

SATURDAY, APRIL 23: ECO GARDEN EXPO 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Local nonprofit Goin Native Therapeutic Gardens hosts its third annual garden expo at Los Rios Park in San Juan Capistrano on Saturday, April 23, and Sunday, April 24.

The event features demonstration gardens, guest speakers, hands-on activities for children and more than 70 exhibitors offering fresh produce, plants, artisan crafts, jewelry and more.

Admission is free. 31790 Paseo Adelanto, 949.606.6386, www.goinnative.net. at 2 p.m. Tickets are $27. 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.489.8082, www.caminorealplayhouse.org.

TREVOR MCSPADDEN 8:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Live music at The Swallow’s Inn. 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com.

Saturday | 23 DOHENY WOOD 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Doheny Wood is an allwoodie car show at Doheny State Beach.

More than 100 classic woodie wagons will be on display next to the picnic area.

Park admission is $15 and $14 for seniors.

The event is presented by the Southern California Woodie Club. 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.388.3278, www.socalwoodies.com.

CLIMATE AND COASTAL WATER PROTECTION FORUM AND WORKSHOP 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The Sierra Club Angeles Chapter hosts a free forum and participatory workshop on the changes in global weather patterns, climate shifts already affecting our coasts and a discussion on what lies ahead for coastal businesses, property owners, residents and cities.

Guest speakers include Jere Lipps and Stefanie Sekick from Surfrider Foundation, professional engineer Robert Stein, Ray Heimstra of OC Coastkeepers, Mark

Donovan of South Coast Water District, and Kimberly Serrano and Abby Reyes of the UCI Sustainability Initiative: FloodRISE Project. Norman P. Murray Community Center, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, 949.240.8224, www.angeles.sierraclub.org.

Monday | 25 ART WALK AT THE MISSION 2 p.m. In recognition of National Preservation Week, Mission San Juan Capistrano is offering art walks April 25-30 at 2 p.m. each day. The Art Walk will be a docentguided 45-minute tour during which visitors will learn about the collection of rare paintings related to the Mission’s history, dating back to the 1700s. The first walk on April 25 is free with paid admission.

Walks April 26-30 cost $3 for adults and $2 for children in addition to paid admission. Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.

SIXTH ANNUAL MICRO-BREW FESTIVAL 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Left Coast Brewing Co. celebrates its sixth annual Micro-Brew Festival at the brewery, with a VIP hour from noon to 1 p.m. Thousands of beer aficionados come to enjoy micro-brews from more than 15 Southern California breweries, as well as a special behind-the-scenes brewery tour of Left Coast during VIP hour, food trucks and live music. All proceeds will benefit the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce’s military welcome home events. Left Coast Brewing Company, 1245 Puerta Del Sol, San Clemente, 949.276.2699, www.leftcoastbrewing.com.

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DANA POINT GRAND PRIX SPORT & FAMILY FESTIVAL 8 a.m.-6 p.m. This year’s 10th annual Grand Prix of Cycling has been expanded to two days (April 30-May 1) and will include a 1K run/walk, 5K run, live music, the “Light Up the Lantern Del Prado Bike Fun Ride of Lights,” Kids Zone and an expanded Expo Village along with amateur and professional cycling races. Registration fees required for 5K, 1K and

JOYFULLY RINGIN’ IN THE RAIN 4 p.m. The South County Community Handbell Choir performs its fi fth annual benefit concert for Family Assistance Ministries.

Event includes music by Heavy Metal Youth and Gloria Dei Lutheran. A free-will offering will be collected with all proceeds going to FAM. St. Andrew’s by-the-Sea United Methodist Church, 2001 Calle Frontera, San Clemente, www.schandbell.org.

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SADDLEBACK BIG BAND 7:30 p.m. The Saddleback College Big Band hits the McKinney Theatre stage with an eclectic program of student compositions and world premieres. Tickets are $10 general admission or $7 for students and seniors (presale only). 28000 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo, 949.582.4656, www.saddleback.edu/arts.

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GETTING OUT Chapters 4 & 5 are hosting a Mother’s Day luncheon and fashion show at El Adobe de Capistrano featuring fashions by Chico’s, free champagne, a silent auction, pre-loved jewelry and vintage purses for sale. Social hour runs from 10 a.m. to noon, followed by the luncheon. $41 for CCA members, $46 for non-members. For more information or to reserve a seat, call 949.488.3872.

El Adobe de Capistrano, 31891 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano.

(Cont. from page 14) cycling races. Dana Point Lantern District, on Del Prado Avenue and in the Santa Clara neighborhood, 949.248.3597, www.danapointgrandprix.com.

ORGANIC SOIL & COMPOSTING METHODS 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Join The Ecology Center for a workshop that explores how you can apply ecological principles and compost to ensure the health of your garden’s soil.

All attendees will receive informational hand-outs to complement the subjects covered in the workshop, as well as a few samples of different compost from The Ecology Center. $30 for members, $40 for non-members. The Ecology Center, 32701 Alipaz Street, San Juan Capistrano, 949.443.4223, www.theecologycenter.org.

FIRST FRIDAY FILM 7 p.m.-9 p.m. The San Juan Capistrano Friends of the Library presents a monthly movie night, featuring Miss You Already, starring Drew Barrymore and Toni Collette. A $2 donation supports the library.

La Sala Auditorium, San Juan Capistrano Library, 31495-A El Camino Real, 949.493.1752, www.ocpl.org/libloc/sjc.

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Sunday | 01 CINCO DE MAYO FIESTA Noon-4 p.m. San Clemente’s 26th annual Cinco de Mayo event at Max Berg Plaza Park features live entertainment performed by Mariachi Zacateca, Family Style and Grupo Dilema. The celebration also includes authentic Mexican fare, a beer garden and children’s activities and games. 1100 Calle Puente, 949.361.8264, www.san-clemente.org.

Thursday | 05 MARBELLA COUNTRY CLUB GRAND REOPENING 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Join the San Juan Chamber of Commerce for an official ribbon cutting at 6 p.m., followed by the grand reopening of Marbella Country Club, which renovated its mixed grille, bar and dining areas.

A Gatsby-style gala will take place 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., complete with red carpet glamour, a classic car show, photo booth,

Bea Torres will once again demonstrate her skill at making tortillas and salsa from scratch at this year’s Fiesta Day. Photo: Allison Jarrell

SATURDAY, MAY 7: HISTORICAL SOCIETY FIESTA DAY 10 a.m.-2 p.m. In honor of National Preservation Week, the San Juan Capistrano Historical Society is hosting the third annual Fiesta Day, where visitors can walk along historic Los Rios Street—the oldest residential neighborhood in California—and see what life in the Capistrano Valley was like in the 19th and 20th centuries. Many of the homes will be open to the public, providing a rare glimpse inside the architectural treasures.

Docents will also be on hand to recount some of the fascinating stories of the area’s early years. The Historical Society, located in the O’Neill Museum, will host exhibits, demonstrations, crafts, games, piñatas and more. Admission is free; donations are welcome to help continue preservation efforts. San Juan Capistrano Historic Society, O’Neill Museum, 31831 Los Rios Street, 949.493.8444, www.sjchistoricalsociety.com. hors d’oeuvres and more. RSVP by Friday, April 22 by calling 949.248.3700 ext. 310 or emailing jtomasello@marbellacc.net.

Marbella Country Club, 30800 Golf Club Drive, San Juan Capistrano.

Friday | 06 FUN AND FABULOUS MOTHER’S DAY LUNCHEON & FASHION SHOW 10 a.m. The Catholic Charities Auxiliary

SADDLEBACK WIND ENSEMBLE: ECHOES OF AN ERA 7:30 p.m. The Saddleback College Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Maestro Yorgos Kouritas, presents a full spectrum of wind ensemble music. Saddleback College, 28000 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo, 949.582.4656, www.saddleback.edu/arts.

Saturday | 07 ELEGANT AND ENCHANTING GARDEN TOUR 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Rose Society of Saddleback Mountain presents their 25th Elegant and Enchanting Garden Tour. The theme for this year’s tour is “California Gardens/ California Dreamin’” and features four unique and innovative private gardens— two in San Juan Capistrano and two in San Clemente. Proceeds provide scholarships for college students studying horticulture.

To date, the event has provided more than $50,000 in scholarships. Advance tickets (Cont. on page 16)

At the Movies: ‘The Jungle Book’ is More Than its Cover

BY MEGAN BIANCO, THE CAPISTRANO DISPATCH

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espite Disney’s history and reputation for reimagining classic fairytales, the one famous story the studio revisits the most is the 1894 Rudyard Kipling tale “The Jungle Book.”

Most remembered as the 1967 animated musical, it was then filmed as a gritty action/adventure in 1994. Then the animated film got a terribly received sequel in 2003, and now a CGI/live-action hybrid carries on the tradition. Directed by Jon Favreau of Elf (2003) and Iron Man (2008) fame, the updated adaptation is a visual feast.

Ten-year-old Indian boy Mowgli (Neel

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Sethi) has been raised in the jungle by a wolf pack and black panther Bagheera (Ben Kingsley) since he was orphaned as a baby.

As he avidly tries to fit into the jungle despite his human qualities by acting and living like a wolf, menacing and deadly tiger Shere Khan (Idris Elba) discovers Mowgli’s existence.

The tiger wants nothing more than to eat the boy whole, while Bagheera and sloth bear Baloo (Bill Murray) lead Mowgli to the nearest man village.

Christopher Walken and Scarlett Johansson make appearances voicing King Louie and Kaa the snake. Favreau wisely chose to make the new retelling of The Jungle Book a

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combination of the intensity of the 1994 film and the lightheartedness of the 1967 cartoon.

With beautiful CGI and cinematography for the animals and landscape and newly

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interpreted recordings of “The Bare Necessities,” “I Wanna be Like You,” and “Trust in Me,” The Jungle Book is just right for anyone a fan of Disney, Kipling or IMAX. CD www.thecapistranodispatch.com

GETTING OUT (Cont. from page 15) are $25 and may be purchased at www. rosesrosesroses.org or 949.837.2141.

Advance tickets may also be purchased at Dana Point Nursery, 34100 Pacific Coast Highway in Dana Point. A complimentary $10 gift certificate will be included with each ticket purchased at the nursery. On the day of the tour, tickets may also be purchased for $30 at 3 Maracay in San Clemente, one of the featured homes.

FAMILY FILM FEATURE 10 a.m.-noon. The San Juan Capistrano Friends of the Library presents a familyfriendly matinee film the first Saturday of the month. This month features Norm of the North. Free admission and popcorn.

La Sala Auditorium, San Juan Capistrano Library, 31495-A El Camino Real, 949.493.1752, www.ocpl.org/libloc/sjc.

BACKYARD BEEKEEPING 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Join The Ecology Center for a workshop that explores the lifecycle of honeybees, their importance to the environment’s health and the equipment and skills needed to start beekeeping at home. All attendees will receive informational hand-outs to complement the subjects covered in the workshop. A few samples of honey will be available to taste from The Ecology Center’s network of allnatural beekeepers. $30 for members, $40 for non-members. The Ecology Center, 32701 Alipaz Street, San Juan Capistrano, 949.443.4223, www.theecologycenter.org.

DANA POINT SYMPHONY 7:30 p.m. The Dana Point Symphony Orchestra presents event No. 3 of its four-concert 2016 season with conductor Dean Anderson and featuring Regulo Martinez on piano. Program includes Elgar’s, “String Serenade,” Mozart’s, “Piano Concerto d minor” and Mozart’s, “Symphony 40 K 550.” Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for students, seniors and military. Buy tickets online or at the door on a first-come, first-served basis. St. Edward’s Church, 33926 Calle La Primavera, Dana Point, www.danapointsymphony.com.

Sunday | 08 MOTHER’S DAY WALK 8 a.m.-10 a.m. Join The Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo for a fun discovery walk down Gato Road to visit the Sister and Mother Oaks and celebrate the beauty of spring’s revival in the great outdoors.

Ages 8 and up. $10 for adults, $5 for children. Talega Trail in San Clemente (The Richard and Donna O’Neil Conservancy), call for directions, 949.489.9778, www.rmvreserve.org.

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EDITOR’S PICK The judges at last year’s Kentucky Derby Hat Party gathered for a quick photo before tallying up the votes.

Photo: Allison Jarrell

SATURDAY, MAY 7: SIXTH ANNUAL KENTUCKY DERBY HAT PARTY 1 p.m. The San Juan Capistrano Equestrian Coalition and the Regency Theatre present the sixth annual Kentucky Derby Hat Party. The event includes hat judging at 2:30 p.m., a parade of horses at 3 p.m. and a 3:15 live screening of the Run for the Roses. A special screening of the film The Black Stallion will follow the race. Doors open at 1 p.m. for the pre-race party. A special derby menu will be served at Rick’s Café. Tickets are $20 before May 7 or $25 day of the event, and can be purchased at the Regency Theatre or online at www.regencymovies.com. For more information, visit www.sjcec.org. chamber’s monthly mixer features food from local San Juan restaurants. Chamber members $15, potential members $25.

RSVP to info@sanjuanchamber.com or call 949.493.4700. 33633 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano.

UPCOMING: SATURDAY, MAY 14: PAWS IN THE GARDEN 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The Ark of San Juan Companion Animal Rescue presents its eighth annual tour of local gardens to help fund its ongoing mission of saving lost and abandoned pets. This year’s tour includes “A Garden for Wildlife,” with golf course views and paths connecting garden “rooms” created for butterflies and birds, “The Pink Cottage,” a 1937 charmer featured in many magazines, and a tour favorite known as “Folie Gep House,” with surprises around every corner, including the Doheny family’s 1929 cottage, which is now a guesthouse. Tickets are $25.

For more information, call 949.388.0034, email info@arkofsanjuan.org or visit www.arkofsanjuan.org.

BATTLE OF THE MARIACHIS 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Mission San Juan Capistrano hosts the 12th annual Battle of the Mariachis, featuring live performances

by Southern California mariachi groups competing for cash prizes before a panel of judges. Tickets are $15. 26801 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1315, www.missionsjc.com.

For our full calendar, visit the “Event Calendar” at www.thecapistranodispatch. com. Have an event? Send your listing to events@thecapistranodispatch.com.

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Charlotte Neaves, 4, of San Juan Capistrano, makes natural art at The Ecology Center’s spring festival.

Visitors mosey between activity stations at The Ecology Center.

A Natural Connection The Ecology Center encourages residents to live sustainably during Grow Your Own! Spring Festival STORY AND PHOTOS BY ALLISON JARRELL, THE CAPISTRANO DISPATCH

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rganizers at The Ecology Center in San Juan Capistrano anticipated thousands of visitors to arrive on their lush, natively-landscaped grounds on April 16 for the center’s annual spring festival, this year titled “Grow Your Own!,” which was centered around celebrating Earth Day. Guests were able to explore the local nonprofit’s “eco labs” and learn about native landscaping using medicinal plants, veggie beds, fruit orchards and more.

Children participated in hands-on activities

such as pickling, planting seeds, making terrariums and creating tea satchels. The center also offered garden workshops, as well as the chance to take home ecofriendly resources such as rain barrels, seedlings and compost.

The spring festival is just one of many events and programs The Ecology Center hosts on a regular basis.

For a Q&A with The Ecology Center founder Evan Marks on the center’s initiatives, weekly and monthly programs and ways for residents to become more sustainably-minded, visit www.thecapistranodispatch.com. CD

Naomi Harmless, 8, of San Juan Capistrano, enjoys the company of a ladybug during her visit to The Ecology Center for the spring festival on April 16.

Live music was provided by multiple bands during The Ecology Center’s festival.

Visitors mosey between activity stations at The Ecology Center.

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Patricia Di Nino, of San Clemente, helps her daughter Inez onto a “treadle pump,” a piece of equipment used in Africa to pressurize standing water for irrigation purposes.

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Matthew Junge, 3, of Ladera Ranch, constructs a seed ball during last weekend’s event.

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SJC LIVING GUEST OPINION: Dirt Therapy by Marianne Taylor

Third Annual Eco Garden Expo This Weekend in San Juan

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ollowing another year of planning and prepping, the excitement is mounting as our third annual Eco Garden Expo draws near. This year’s expo—hosted by San Juan Capistrano nonprofit Goin Native Therapeutic Gardens— is set for Saturday, April 23, and Sunday, April 24, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day at Los Rios Park in historic downtown San Juan. Admission is free to the two-day expo, with valet parking and shuttle parking available at no charge.

El Niño has clearly passed Southern California by, and unfortunately the drought still continues. This year’s Eco Garden Expo offers visitors two days and two stages of amazing speakers ready to equip and encourage you to take the necessary steps to lessen the impacts of California’s drought at a very local DIRT THERAPY

By Marianne level—your own home.

Taylor Expo attendees will be able to learn, shop and explore as we celebrate this year’s theme, “Year of the Child: Today’s Seeds. Tomorrow’s Harvest.” Our focus is to connect kids and families to the benefits of nature through lots of hands-on garden activities, including crafts staged

by Zoomars Petting Zoo and the UCCE Master Gardeners of Orange County.

Visitors will be presented with the latest information from expert guest speakers on backyard orchards, butterflies, beneficial insects, composting, kombucha benefits and more. Attendees can also enjoy hands-on clinics held by many of our 79 exhibitors, extensive plant sales from local nurseries, South Coast Farms fresh produce, fine artisan crafts and jewelry and local food.

At the Eco Garden Expo, you’ll take away numerous ideas and healthy tips while learning how to integrate environmental resources into your lifestyle along

with California-friendly plants in your home garden.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Goin Native Therapeutic Gardens is committed to providing horticultural education, encouraging emotional and physical wellbeing and teaching practical life skills to people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, all while promoting environmental sustainability and saving community resources.

Beyond the annual Eco Garden Expo, Goin Native continues to help people thrive together in the community through

gardening and life skills. You can see us in action at Los Rios Park caring for the certified butterfly gardens with the assistance of the CUSD Adult Transition Workability program, which helps special needs adults acquire garden and life skills. Or check us out at the Reata Park and Event Center for a free “Smart Gardening Series” provided by the UCCE Master Gardeners of OC, which promotes conservation in landscaping. We also have a “Goin Healthy” program with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley, which aims to teach kids about farm-to-table meals on a budget.

We look forward to seeing you at this weekend’s Eco Garden Expo. With so much available in one location, be sure to bring a wagon to carry your plants and eco-friendly products. For more information about this fun community event, visit www.goinnative.net.

Marianne Taylor, of San Juan Capistrano, is the founder and executive director of Goin Native Therapeutic Gardens, a 501(c)(3) teaching gardening and life skills as a way of empowering, engaging and connecting people. CD PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, The Capistrano Dispatch provides Guest Opinion opportunities in which selected columnists’ opinions are shared. The opinions expressed in these columns are entirely those of the columnist alone and do not reflect those of The Dispatch or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@thecapistranodispatch.com

Visitors participate in a workshop at the 2015 Eco Garden Expo in Los Rios Park. Photo: Allison Jarrell

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Mars and Venus Revisited

GUEST OPINION: Four Kids and a Dog by Elizabeth Bottiaux

GUEST OPINION: On Life and Love After 50 by Tom Blake

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s it drew closer, the kids started counting down the days until spring break. I envisioned sitting poolside, working on my tan, while the kids swam for hours. There would be no rushing around since most of the afterschool activities were cancelled that week.

It began with a bang. We threw my daughter’s surprise birthday party on the last day of school. I’m still sweeping up strands of fuchsia clip-on hair extensions and hot pink glitter.

After a day trip to the La Brea Tar Pits with friends, spring break stagnated. Our normally bustling cul-de-sac was eerily quiet.

I decided we’d make our own fun. I’d take the kids to San Diego for a quick overnight getaway while my husband worked.

By the time we arrived in SD, everyone was ranting and raving about how starving they were. Driving our oversized SUV full of crabby kids in a crowded metropolitan area full of one way only signs proved difficult.

Finally, we found a suitable watering hole.

While impatiently awaiting our food, kids visited the restroom in shifts. Shift #1 returned to the table sprinkled in water and reported that the toilet had shot water at them. A family friendly explanation of what and how a bidet is used followed.

The hole-in-the-wall Mediterranean fare was delicious and plentiful. One of the kids finding a small black spider meandering through his yellow rice? Not so much. Our lunch came to an abrupt halt and we hightailed it out of there, feeling a bit queasy.

We checked into the hotel, and the kids rejoiced in jumping on the freshly made beds playing “hotel” on the unplugged room phone and making coffee ... just because.

Sunshine hid behind a thick gray blanket of clouds as we ventured out for dinner. The bickering returned and after threatening to ship each of the complaining offspring back to the room, we returned. Together. We warmed up in our jammies, and just as we were settling in for the night...FIRE ALARM! Through the deafening, relentless siren, I barked at the kids to find their shoes.

The girls immediately began sobbing and

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BY MYLES MELLOR Solution:

Each Sudoku puzzle consists of a 9x9 grid that has been subdivided into nine smaller grids of 3x3 squares.

To solve the puzzle, each row, column and box must contain each of the numbers 1 to 9. Puzzles come in three grades: easy, medium and difficult.

Level: Medium

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dashed around the room gathering belongs they didn’t want to burn. Seeing their sisters fall apart, the boys’ tears began flowing. I tried shouting over the horrendous racket that it was probably a false alarm. My FOUR KIDS AND A DOG voice went unheard.

By Elizabeth And then as quickly Bottiaux as the chaos ensued, it ended. We got word that indeed it had been a false alarm. Nevertheless, all kids were thoroughly rattled and begged to return home. Nope. We were going to stay and have fun, darn it.

So, we talked about what had happened.

“Mommy said the F word,” one kid offered in a hushed and questioning voice. Oh. That. I did recall some forbidden word escaping my lips when it all began. Shoot.

“Well, mommies make mistakes too,” I replied. The whole trip seemed like one giant mistake at that point.

The next morning was rainy and cold.

We got dressed in our skimpy summer clothes and headed out for morning gelato. Why not? I was finally ready to admit that our getaway had been an epic failure.

With no umbrella or warm clothes, I made the executive decision to leave that morning. Home had never sounded better.

But to my surprise, the kids wanted to stay.

As I listened to each of them recount their favorite parts of the trip, it actually sounded like they’d enjoyed themselves.

The ups and downs are all part of it.

Life. My kids didn’t need our vacation to be epic. Through all the bumps, they’d found the fun.

Elizabeth Bottiaux is mom to four small humans, ages 5, 7, 9 and 11. She’s a San Clemente resident and has lived in Orange County for the past 16 years. She publishes a blog, www.fourkidsandadog.com. CD

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n April, 1992, John Gray published “Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus.” Gray used the metaphor comparing men and women as being from different planets to explain the different views they have when it comes to the relationships between them. The book spent 121 weeks on the bestseller list and more than 50 million copies have been sold.

I received an email from Randy, who wrote: “The expectations and perceptions between men and women are sometimes so foreign to each other, I start to believe the Mars and Venus analogy.”

Randy’s comment caught my attention since I was fortunate enough to have John Gray provide a testimonial for the back cover of my book Finding ON LIFE AND Love After 50. How to BeLOVE AFTER 50 gin. Where to Go. What

By Tom Blake to Do, published in 2003.

I felt Gray made a lot of sense in his Mars and Venus comparison.

So, I read the rest of Randy’s email. He said, “As I have matured, I have found there is a massive understanding gap between men and women. One would think by this point in life that mature singles would be ‘in-sync’ but that is unfortunately not true.

“For most women, a relationship seems to be, a life-long commitment that is prioritized above all else. I suspect most men in my age group (60s-70s) who have been single for some time, are looking for something a little less structured and rigid. They are looking for companionship with someone they enjoy and hopefully some mutually common interests without the sometimes pressure and stress of a ‘formal’ relationship.”

Randy belongs to two social groups that have nearly an equal number of men and women. He asked the men whether they were interested in a long-term, committed relationship.

“Without exception, all answered, ‘Yes. If the right woman comes along.’ Although this sounded pretty encouraging, upon further questioning of what ‘the right woman’ would be, I found that almost all of the men set such high expectations that it would probably take God’s direct intervention to make it happen.

“When I brought this to the men’s attention, all agreed with my assessment and embarrassingly admitted that they really weren’t looking all that hard and never expected it to happen anyway. What they were actually looking for was a comfortable and unstructured relationship, which included someone they enjoyed being with for trips, dinners, social gatherings and sometimes just good conversation.”

I asked Randy if this was a friends-withbenefits situation (sex but no commitment).

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He said, “Believe it or not, sex was rarely a criteria. Companionship was the most often used term and led me to the conclusion that in today’s words, the men were almost all looking for female BFFs (acronym for best friends forever).”

Randy continued: “I have been in five different relationships since the loss of my wife of 38 years, 10 years ago. All of these women were wonderful and exciting and a great addition to my life and all are now long-term friends.”

I asked Randy why his relationships didn’t last.

He said, “With one exception, I broke up with them after a year or two because they started expecting more than I could give.

Since I wasn’t prepared to go that extra step, I was doing the women a disservice by continuing the relationship and I should free them up so they could pursue what they needed, wanted and deserved. Most have now found the long-term partners they longed for and now they understand the reason for the breakup.”

There are millions of us “lonely people out here

searching for our soul mates.

With a little honest communication and understanding, many of us can still find what we are searching for.

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Randy finished by saying, “Both partners need to understand what the other’s definition of a relationship is, and what their expectations are. If these are not ‘in sync,’ each person needs to examine the relationship closely and determine whether to move on to avoid heartbreak and the resulting bitterness.

“There are millions of us lonely people out here searching for our soul mates.

With a little honest communication and understanding, many of us can still find what we are searching for.”

John Gray had it right in 1992. And even today, how men and women view relationships hasn’t changed much.

Tom Blake is a Dana Point resident and a former Dana Point businessman who has authored several books on middle-aged dating. His latest book can be found online at www.smashwords.com/books/view/574810.

See his website at www.findingloveafter60. com (Yes, after 60; time rolls on.) To comment: tompblake@gmail.com. CD PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, The Capistrano Dispatch provides Guest Opinion opportunities in which selected columnists’ opinions are shared. The opinions expressed in these columns are entirely those of the columnist alone and do not reflect those of The Dispatch or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@thecapistranodispatch.com

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SPORTS & OUTDOORS STORIES, SCORES, SCHEDULES AND MORE COLUMN BREAZEALE BANTER BY STEVE BREAZEALE

Summer Without Scully, Dodgers a Frightening Reality Southern California baseball fans might miss out on legendary broadcaster’s final season

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respected and loved sports broadcaster of all time.

No one can delve into the past and relate it to the present like Vin. When Scully begins a story with a line like, “That play

by Yasiel Puig reminds me of a time when …” you better be paying attention. You are about to be taken to hardball school, and the teacher witnessed the play he’s talking about in person and he remembers what the count was, what the weather was like and what he ate for lunch that day.

No one can tell a story quite like Scully.

The man can make you laugh, think and dream all in the span of nine innings. He meshes his personal life and recollections into his play-by-play in such a conversational manner you think he’s talking directly to you.

If you don’t have Time Warner Cable, the only way to hear Scully is to turn on the radio, where he does a simulcast during the first three innings BREAZEALE of home games. I did that BANTER

By Steve last year as often as posBreazeale sible, fearing that 2015 was going to be Scully’s swan song. But it just didn’t cut it. Three innings is simply not enough time to appreciate a Scully broadcast. Heck, some of Scully’s stories last multiple innings, and by the time the fourth inning rolls around, you could be left with only half a story and no closure.

A deal between Time Warner Cable and another provider could happen this season.

The Lakers tried the same holdout maneuver with their own Time Warner Cable channel several years ago, but the outrage of fans and outside pressure was too much and all parties came to terms quickly. But corporate greed is a feisty beast, and this situation with the Dodgers looks bleak.

Good thing I have a temporary solution.

I plan on going to several Dodgers home games this season, my transistor radio in tow (yes, I still have one), so I can listen to Vin call a game and see what he is seeing.

I’ll watch, and listen to Scully make the game that much more vivid.

Steve Breazeale is the sports editor for the The Capistrano Dispatch. CD

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id you see it?

There was Magic Johnson, Don Newcombe, Sandy Koufax and Clayton Kershaw on the field of Dodgers Stadium on a perfect sun-soaked spring day at Chavez Ravine. The impressive group of Los Angeles icons was there on April 12 to honor another Los Angeles sports legend.

When he appeared, striding toward home plate, the crowd erupted, sending its love and gratitude to the 88-year-old living legend that is Vin Scully.

The day marked Scully’s 67th and final Opening Day as the voice of the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball broadcast, and everyone showed up to pay respect to the pope of LA sports. It was an epic moment.

Too bad many of us in Southern California weren’t able to see it live. I had to watch it hours later online, where it had been condensed to a 45-second video clip.

The Dodgers have been noticeably absent from the television screens of area baseball fans for two years going on three.

Outside of the occasional nationally televised game, those who do not subscribe to Time Warner Cable cannot watch the Boys in Blue and, in turn, cannot hear Scully.

In 2014 the Dodgers and Time Warner Cable inked a 25-year contract worth $8.3 billion to create the Time Warner Cable SportsNet LA channel, which owns exclusive rights to air Dodgers games.

The bad news for roughly 70 percent of the Southern California market, according to ESPN, is that Time Warner Cable is not available in many areas and the other major cable providers do not have a deal in place with Time Warner to include SportsNet LA in a package.

Despite Time Warner Cable cutting the cost of SportsNet LA by 30 percent on March 29 in an attempt to appease other major cable providers, no one is budging.

The last two years without the Dodgers have been tough for fans, but now that Scully is gearing up for his final year behind the microphone, this has become a downright travesty. The greedy shortsided battle between cable providers and the team is robbing us of experiencing a regional treasure.

Scully is arguably the most well-

SPORTS & OUTDOORS

Stallions Surf Team Crowned State Champs San Juan Hills High School wins fourth consecutive Scholastic Surf Series championship

BY STEVE BREAZEALE, THE CAPISTRANO DISPATCH

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an Juan Hills High School surf coach Nate Roberts admits his team was disappointed after losing the Capistrano Coast League Championship to rival Aliso Niguel earlier this year. The Stallions entered the tournament as the three-time defending league champion and were eyeing a rare four-peat but settled for a runner-up finish. San Juan Hills would have to wait until the Scholastic Surf Series tournament in Oceanside on April 17 if they were to exact any revenge.

The Stallions used the runner-up finish as fuel for their efforts in Oceanside and behind strong senior leadership and two event wins, San Juan Hills was crowned the SSS inland division state champion for a fourth consecutive year. The Stal-

lions bested 10 other top programs at the tournament.

San Juan Hills’ men’s longboard team of Kevin Skvarna, Jack Reckinger and Jack Benjamin edged out Long Beach Wilson 11-10 to take the division title. Skvarna provided a perfect 10-point ride during one of his heats. The Stallions claimed the bodyboard title behind the efforts of Walker Carvalho and Jack Jeffcoat.

San Juan Hills also placed second in the women’s longboard finals.

Roberts said that during a practice one week before heading to Oceanside, Stallions senior co-captain Kolton Sullivan sat the whole team down and explained how the team needed to “grind out a victory” at the SSS tournament. Sullivan preached the need for a team-wide approach if the Stallions were to claim the hardware for a

JSerra student-athletes participated in a spring signing day ceremony on campus on April 13.

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The San Juan Hills surf team won the SSS coastal division state championship on April 17.

Photo: Sheri Crummer/SSS

fourth year in a row. “(Sullivan) put it very bluntly to them, that we needed the surfers who are ready to step up for the team and who are ready for the long haul,” Roberts said. “The seniors stepped up and led the younger members … guiding them with the proper

knowledge and preparation necessary to win championships.”

The Stallions got valuable points from Gabby McCormic, Meg Roh and Lily Benjamin, three surfers who competed in both the women’s longboard and shortboard divisions at Oceanside. CD

Capistrano Valley Christian’s Spider Adetunji signed to play basketball for Northwest Nazarene University on April 13. Photo: Courtesy

Spring Signing Day in San Juan THE CAPISTRANO DISPATCH

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pril 13 marked the day high school athletes competing in certain sports could sign their National Letter of Intent, declaring their college of choice.

Several San Juan Capistrano high schools held Signing Day ceremonies on campus. Here is a list of local athletes that will be playing at the collegiate level, along with their school of choice.

SAN JUAN HILLS HIGH SCHOOL Katie Camarena, Track and Field, UC Santa Barbara

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CAPISTRANO VALLEY CHRISTIAN Spider Adetunji, Basketball, Northwest Nazarene University ST. MARGARET’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Taylor Freitas, Football, Lake Forest College Payton Fales, Lacrosse, Colby College Nick Shanks, Lacrosse, Tufts University Eric Suh, Lacrosse, St. John’s University JSERRA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Lyle Lin, Baseball, Arizona State University Micah Pries, Baseball, Point Loma Nazarene Claire Hunn, Golf, Ave Maria

Mary Kaffen, Tennis, Trinity University Zoe Kaffen, Tennis, Trinity University Eve Silverman, Volleyball, Chapman University Maxine Burke, Volleyball, UC Santa Barbara Adam Meyer, Volleyball, Quincy University Shane Avera, Football, Northern Colorado Corey Selenski, Football, University of Arizona Michael Zabran, Football, Puget Sound University Avery Williams, Football, Boise State University

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Kate Camarena of San Juan Hills High School will run track and field for UC Santa Barbara. Photo: Courtesy

Editor’s Note: Certain signing day ceremonies included athletes that could not officially sign their NLI’s during the spring signing period but were acknowledged. www.thecapistranodispatch.com