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Learning Curve Cal-Poly San Luis Obispo students help with South El Camino Real planning study EYE ON SC/PAGE 4

Jesus Beltran of Murrieta Development, Inc. sweeps the street Tuesday on San Luis Ray while construction takes place on a housing development that abuts South El Camino Real. A group of students from Cal-Poly San Luis Obispo is looking to do an economic and development study on the area as part of a class project. Photo: Eric Heinz

HMLA-469 Crash Victims from Camp Pendleton Identified EYE ON SC/PAGE 3

Trio Inducted into San Clemente Sports Hall of Fame SPORTS/PAGE 18

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to increases in property values.

WHAT’S NEXT: Council will hold a formal hearing on the proposed budget at its June 2 meeting, with adoption expected to come two weeks later.

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FIND OUT MORE: The entire budget presentation, and formal budget, can be found at www.san-clemente.org.—Jim Shilander

HMLA Crash Victims Identified THE LATEST: The six Marines from one of San Clemente’s adopted units who died when the UH-1Y helicopter they were piloting crashed May 12 in Charikot, Nepal have been identified by the U.S. Marine Corps.

The HMLA-469 members who died are Capt. Dustin R. Lukasiewicz, 29, of Harlan, Neb.; Capt. Christopher L. Norgren, 31, of Sedgwick, Kan.; Sgt. Ward M. Johnson, IV, 29, of Seminole, Fla.; Sgt. Eric M. Seaman, 30, of Riverside, Calif.; Cpl. Sara A. Medina, 23, of Kane, Ill.; and Lance Cpl. Jacob A. Hug, 22, of Maricopa, Ariz., according a USMC press release.

The troops were delivering aid and conducting relief operations to people in the country who were affected by a massive earthquake.

All of those who died were decorated soldiers, some of whom had extensive combat experience.

Two Nepalese soldiers killed in the crash were identified as Tapendra Rawal and Basanta Titara, according to millitary. com.

WHAT’S NEXT: During the Memorial Day ceremonies taking place 11 a.m. at 100 Avendida Presidio and 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. May 25 at Park Semper Fi, the victims of the crash will be honored along with Camp Pendleton’s 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines.—Eric Heinz

La Ventura Event Center Project a Go; Fence Issue Tabled THE LATEST: Much to the chagrin of some residents of a south El Camino Real neighborhood but the relief of developer Don Kappauf, the La Ventura Event Center construction projects appeal was approved by the San Clemente City Council during its Tuesday meeting.

The council approved the one-story event center permit, planned for 2316 South El Camino Real, on a 4-0-1 vote, with Councilman Tim Brown absent.

The center is planned to be 5,505 square feet with a 4-to-1 parking lot ratio.

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Six members of HMLA-469 (shown out of order) including Capt. Dustin R. Lukasiewicz, 29, of Harlan, Neb.; Capt. Christopher L. Norgren, 31, of Sedgwick, Kan.; Sgt. Ward M. Johnson, IV, 29, of Seminole, Fla.; Sgt. Eric M. Seaman, 30, of Riverside, Calif.; Cpl. Sara A. Medina, 23, of Kane, Ill.; and Lance Cpl. Jacob A. Hug, 22, of Maricopa, Ariz. were killed May 12 when their helicopter went down in Nepal. Photo: Courtesy U.S. Marine Corps

Hamm acknowledged the dissent from the public but said because the project is in compliance with city ordinance and had been administered through the proper channels he said he is in favor of the center.

Proponents who spoke about the proposed center said the project would allow for more affordable options for indoor events and propel more business in San Clemente.

More information on the project can be found on the city’s website in the packets section, which includes about 175 documents related to the center.

WHAT’S NEXT: Although the council approved those issues, they tabled the permit for construction of a 6-foot fence in the plan that would surround the facility because they said they needed more information on the specifics of it. It was also mentioned during public hearing that a lawsuit has been filed to try to stop the fence from being built. The council expects to revisit the issue in four to six weeks. —EH

Coastal Commission Choses Alternative to City’s Parking Lot Proposal THE LATEST: The proposed public parking lot to be built at 1832 El Camino Real in North Beach was brought up by community members during the public comments portion of Tuesday’s city council meeting.

The California Coastal Commission

gave the city the option to withdraw the application and submit a new application for an alternative proposal. During a May 13 meeting the proposal was submitted

by Tom and Vonne Barnes and landscape architect Richard Price.

WHAT’S NEXT: The entirety of the commission’s hearing is available at www.calspan.org for the May 13 meeting under item 16(b). The project discussion begins at me mark two hours and 30 minutes (2:30:00).—EH

City Maintains Positive Financial Outlook THE LATEST: A smaller-than-expected increase in the city’s public safety contracts provided good news for the bottom line at the city’s budget workshop Thursday, May 14.

Earlier projections had placed the increase at closer to 10 percent, which City Manager James Makshanoff said at the time could force the city to reexamine its position as a contracted city with the county. The final increase was less than 3 percent, with funding gaps eliminated by removing unfilled positions.

The city expects to maintain a positive operating position in fiscal year 2016 and in the years ahead, with projected sales tax funds from the Outlets at San Clemente Plaza factored in “conservatively.” The city’s general fund expenditures for the next year are projected at $53,854,490, slightly less than $400,000 in revenues, which have now largely recovered from the Great Recession due

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THE LATEST: Following an impassioned Capistrano Unified School District meeting on May 13—during which distraught parents, students and staff spoke in support of former San Clemente High School Principal Michael Halt—the district’s board of trustees has scheduled a special closed session meeting for Thursday, May 21, at 4:30 p.m. to discuss “consideration of the employment/evaluation of performance/ nonrenewal of public employee(s).” The agenda also specifies the presence of Attorney Frederic D. Woocher.

At the board’s May 13 meeting, trustee John Alpay requested to agendize an “independent investigation into the facts and circumstances surrounding Michael Halt’s personnel matters.” The request came following nearly two hours of public comment in support of Michael Halt, who was removed from his position as principal in March and left the school campus earlier this month. Parents, staff and students are largely still wondering why Halt was let go because state law prevents the district from publicly discussing personnel matters.

Because Halt came from outside the district, he was subject to a two-year probationary period before a decision could be made on his future employment with CUSD. A release sent by the district indicated a decision had been made prior to March 15 to not return Halt to the post for next year.

On May 13, Alpay requested discussion about an independent investigation take place early at a special meeting, but did not receive a second to support the motion. His request does not appear on the board’s closed session agenda for May 21.

WHAT’S NEXT: District officials confirmed Wednesday that the May 21 meeting will be closed session only. The public will be able to comment on the agenda item listed, and the board is obligated to report any actions taken during closed session.

To view the agenda, visit www.capousd. ca.schoolloop.com. The next regularlyscheduled meeting is May 27 at 7 p.m.

FIND OUT MORE: For more information and updates on this story, visit www. sanclementetimes.com.—Allison Jarrell www.sanclementetimes.com

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The Old College Try Cal-Poly students working with South El Camino Real residents to create southern gateway feel

BY JIM SHILANDER, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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an Clemente officials are looking for an assist with plans for one of the city’s more forgotten areas, and it’s coming, partly, because of an old college connection.

During San Clemente’s years-long general plan preparation work, the General Plan Advisory Committee and others who worked on the plan noted a number of focus areas for the city. The southernmost, the Trestles neighborhood, includes El Camino Real from Avenida Magdalena to the city (and county) line. Long plagued by a reputation as a more-crime-ridden area of the city, sometimes called “crack alley,” recent years have seen the loss of some of the more troublesome spots along the road, including the former Riviera motel, as well as the rise of neighborhood associations like the Trestles Community Outreach that work to keep streets picked up and agitate for more attention to areas like San Gorgonio Park. The general plan calls for the creation of “a coastal visitor- and community-serving corridor that welcomes travelers and celebrates the city’s surf history and culture with a vibrant, mix of shops, dwellings, services and public spaces easily accessed by pedestrians and bicyclists.”

The trick now is pulling it off. And the city is getting help from students at CalPoly San Luis Obispo to try to figure out how. The students are seeking the community’s input on what they’d like to see.

Each year, Vicente del Rio and first-year students at the school’s city and regional planning master’s program look to try and solve a “planning problem.”

“We’re at a learning institution that likes to get people involved in real experiences in the field,” del Rio said, “and we always try to find something that’s significant to the community, the county, city, or whoever we’re working for. We try to make it as real as possible for the students and come up with a lot of ideas, a little bit outside the box but also with our feet grounded in reality.”

The projects help generate ideas, del Rio said. Clients, including the city, can take as many or as few ideas as they want.

Many end up as part of projects later on, such as projects with Half Moon Bay, which recently emerged from bankruptcy.

Assistant city planner Sean Nicholas was part of a spring studio while he studied at San Luis Obispo, working in the city of Redding. Del Rio said he and his former student have been working for a while to

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Sara Medlin walks across the pedestrian bridge Tuesday in the South El Camino Real neighborhood. A group of students from Cal-Poly San Luis Obispo is looking to perform an economic and development study on the area as part of a class project. Photo: Eric Heinz

bring such a project to the city. With the pedestrians. Many students use a pedesgeneral plan completed in 2014, the city trian bridge to cross to school each day, is now looking for ways to rehabilitate its which makes safety a concern for those southern gateway. living in the area, as is the noise coming “It looked a little neglected and deoff of Interstate 5. Residents, she said, served some attention,” del Rio said. would like to see traffic calmed, which is Nicholas said it is important the class one of the main planning devices. be able to work within the scope of the Schwartz said although a goal is to general plan. make the area more accessible for all “We made it clear that while we wanted road users, the group didn’t want to try them to be creative, we also wanted them to recreate other parts of the city, such as to work within the framework of the genAvenida Del Mar. eral plan,” Nicholas said. “We didn’t just “We don’t want a replica of downtown; do that for nothing.” we want this to be its own space,” she said.

While that may Part of that effort seem restrictive, is to use street art or Nicholas noted that We don’t want a replica another way of decothe general plan prorating the wall that of downtown; we want vides more freedom, separates the commuarchitecturally, in the nity from I-5, she said, this to be its own space.

Trestles neighborhood to create a community —Assistant city planner, Sean Nicholas feel. rather than restricting projects to the city’s Sherman Kyles, traditional Spanish Colonial Revival. an Orange County native, said once the The project included having the entire class had compiled their interviews, they class visit San Clemente and interview looked through planning literature to find dozens of people, both in the neighborsimilar places, with similar projects, such hood and elsewhere in the city, to get the as the ECR corridor. Some of the better wider view of the area and what improveexamples included projects in La Jolla and ments could be made. Neighborhood in Tyson’s Corner, Va. residents, students found, had a number “That district, and the Trestles neighof items they wanted to see incorporated. borhood, just feels cut off from the rest Jana Schwartz, a native San Diegan, of San Clemente, because the 5 freeway said while she’d visited San Clemente a seems to divide that triangle into its own number of times before, she had never zone,” Kyles said. “We’re trying to make visited the Trestles neighborhood. In addithat connection to the rest of the city and tion to touring the neighborhood, students bring a southern gateway to the area.” perused Avenida Del Mar and Talega.

The ideas expressed in the general plan “We walked along South El Camino Real for the area include incorporating a “surf culseveral times and saw all ranges of San ture” architectural style. While such a style Clemente,” Schwartz said. does not have a definition, Kyles said, the A major priority for the district, she students are working to look at other areas said, would be to rehabilitate infrastrucof California with a similar surf heritage. ture to allow better use by bicyclists and San Luis Obispo student Jeremy Loh

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said he lived in Talega for two years in junior high school before moving elsewhere.

“There’s a lot of low-hanging fruit on El Camino Real,” Loh said. “There’s really easy ways to improve quality of life in the area.”

A major priority for residents, Loh said, one mentioned several times during interviews, was a local grocery store, somewhere where they can get everyday needs met. A new residential development in the area took out a former market, he said, and residents preferred not to travel down to Ralphs. The store could also serve residents living across I-5 on Avenida del Presidente. Loh added that the area could also benefit from additional restaurant options. The class’ report referred to the area as a “food desert,” served primarily by fast food restaurants and bars.

“We want to improve it by giving more options,” Loh said.

Cory Scurlock lives on Calle Del Comercio, and has helped lead the local community effort to clean up the street by founding the Trestles Community Outreach.

Conducting the interviews in the neighborhood itself, Scurlock said, helped both students and residents, because it allowed for information “Straight from the horse’s mouth” about what residents would like to see in their own neighborhood.

A website created for the project, www. secrproject.net, has outlined some of the preliminary project goals. Ideas include expanding the sidewalk for traffic calming and walkability purposes, planting more trees to provide more shade and an “enclosed” feeling. Additionally, the project proposes to provide more outdoor dining options in a number of different architectural styles, but within a similar color palette.

The website also has a survey for residents around San Clemente to present their own ideas. SC www.sanclementetimes.com

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Community Meetings

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Ashby Initiated into Phi Kappa Phi Brian Ashby of San Clemente was recently initiated into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Ashby was initiated at University of California-Davis and is among approximately 32,000 students, faculty, professional staff Brian Ashby of San Clemand alumni to be ente. Photo: Courtesy initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. This June he will be graduating with highest honors from UC Davis with a degree in political science.

He was also a legislative intern for the California State Senate in his junior year.

SC Dance Team Spring Concert May 29 and 30 “Spectrum,” the San Clemente High School Spring Dance Concert, will be held Friday and Saturday, May 29 and 30, at 7 p.m. in the main gym, 700 Avenida Pico.

The concert features the award-winning SCHS Dance Team performing a wide variety of dances, including those which earned three National Championship Finalist trophies. Also appearing will be the International Baccalaureate Dance class, spotlighting a cultural African piece and R.O.P. Dance, featuring two musical theater pieces. Both concerts will feature visiting groups from San Clemente Dance & Performing Arts, Visions Dance Company and South Coast Conservatory.

Special guests at the Friday night concert include SC clinic kids and the Glendale High School National Championship dance team. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for

THURSDAY, MAY 21

CUSD Special Meeting

Capistrano Unified School District will meet for a special meeting 4:30 p.m. to discuss closed session items.

Pregnancy Resource Center volunteers pictured with Star Parker. Pictured from left: Suzette Robison, Keira Thornton, Star Parker, Diane Ashby and Sophia Wirkkala. Photo credit: Courtesy Pregnancy Resource Center

students and children, and are available at the door. Box office opens one hour before the performance, doors 15 minutes prior.

Pregnancy Resource Center Raises $165,000 The Pregnancy Resource Center in San Clemente held its eighth annual Fundraising Gala on Friday, May 8, at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott in Dana Point. The center raised more than $165,000 in one-time donations from the 367 people in attendance. These funds go directly to center operations, enabling the Pregnancy Resource Center to offer all services free to clients. Services include pregnancy tests, pregnancy options counseling, limited OB ultrasounds, birth and parenting classes, and abortion recovery support.

Star Parker, who is a national commentator on CNN, TBN, CSPAN, CBN and Fox News, as well as founder and president of The Center for Urban Renewal and Education in Washington D.C., was the guest speaker. She shared her personal journey from welfare to conservative advocate, encouraging all in attendance to support the work being done at the Pregnancy Resource Center in San Clemente.

The Pregnancy Resource Center is open 6 days a week and clients can walk-in, schedule appointments over the phone by calling 949.218.5777, or visit www.sanclementepregnancy.com.

City Announces Restroom, Playground Work Beginning Monday, May 18, the Boca del Canon beach restroom will be closed for construction and will reopen in June.

Beach visitors are encouraged to use the T Street restroom facility to the north of the Boca del Canon facility in the interim. For more information, call the Park Planning Office at 949.361.8267. The city is also replacing outdoor fitness equipment at Marblehead Inland Park that has met its useful life. The design reflects a training course for the “Mud Run” held at Camp Pendleton annually. Installation of the new equipment will be complete in June 2015.

#SalorStrong, Love You More Bracelets To Raise Money for Medical Bills Bracelets with the hash tag “#SalorStrong” and “love you more” are available at Alice P. Moran’s office, located at 1001 Ave. Pico St. Suite K. Suggested donations are between $1 and $5. Call 949.361.4867 for more information.

Have something interesting for the community? We’ll put your submissions into “News Bites.” Send your information to editorial@sanclementetimes.com.

FRIDAY, MAY 22

Dark Friday

City of San Clemente offices will be closed.

TUESDAY, MAY 26

Toastmasters

7 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Practice public speaking every Tuesday in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. 3316 Avenida del Presidente, 949.361.8463, http://6463.toastmastersclubs.org/ directions.html.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 27

Kiwanis Meeting

Noon. The local Kiwanis Club meets at Tommy’s. 1409 S El Camino Real, 949.498.7000, www.sanclementekiwanis.com.

SC Rotary Club

Noon. Pride of the Pacific Bar & Grille, 150 Avenida Magdalena, 949.361.3619, www.sanclementerotary.org.

TUESDAY, JUNE 2

City Council

San Clemente city council will meet 6 p.m. at 100 Avendida Presidio in the Council Chambers. Closed session items will take place 5 p.m. prior to the business meeting, if necessary.

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SC Sheriff’s Blotter

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES South El Camino Real/Avenida San Juan (8:49 p.m.) An unknown, round, blue item was seen near a mailbox. The caller was concerned about it because it was placed next to the mailbox and not inside.

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

Monday, May 18 KEEP THE PEACE Avenida Granada, 100 Block (11:24 a.m.)

Police were informed of an “extremely uncooperative” woman who was cussing out the front desk employee while trying to retrieve her belongings.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Avenida Estacion, 1700 Block (11:17 a.m.)

Police noticed a 17-year-old boy acting suspiciously and talking to a man at the beginning of the beach trail. The boy was holding a rock and told the caller he had been assaulted.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Avenida De Los Lobos Marinos, 100 Block (6:46 a.m.)A patrol check was conducted for a man in his 20s wearing all black, carrying a black backpack and looking into vehicle windows.

NARCOTIC VIOLATION Plaza Estival, 400 Block (12:39 a.m.)

A man had his phone stolen a day prior to calling police. The man had received a call from another man who said he bought the phone from a transient the day before.

The man who bought the phone was only willing to return it if the original owner paid him.

Sunday, May 17 ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY El Camino Real, 400 Block (10:02 p.m.)

The Orange County Fire Authority was requested after a drunken man walked into a restaurant, sat down and then passed out.

BRANDISHING A WEAPON Avenida Serra, 200 Block (9:31 p.m.)

A woman told police her 25-year-old stepson had tried to break into her car and was fighting with her husband in the garage.

She warned he was armed with a knife.

FIREWORK VIOLATION Arroyo, 2900 Block (8:15 p.m.)

Multiple subjects were seen firing off mortar-type fireworks. The same group had reportedly been using fireworks since January.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Camino De Estrella, 500 Block (6:59 p.m.) A woman who had a water main break at her home requested a deputy walk her roof. She believed she saw someone on the roof earlier and wasn’t sure if they were still there.

DISTURBANCE Avenida Patero De Oro, 100 Block (6:05 p.m.) A man told police his ex-wife was drunk and attempting to drive away with their children.

ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY Ganado, 1200 Block (5:20 p.m.)

Animal Control was requested to help a dog seen stuck in the fence and in pain.

DISTURBANCE Calle Amistad, 100 Block (10:48 a.m.)

A caller reported someone had stolen items from them and beat up their friends at the front door.

HIT AND RUN MISDEMEANOR REPORT Camino Capistrano, 35500 Block (10:44 a.m.) An unknown vehicle collided with the front gate of a residence the previous night.

Saturday, May 16 ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY Via Pico Plaza, 0 Block (5:07 p.m.)

A customer was attempting to use a fake $100 bill.

PATROL CHECK Via Tulipan/Via Pimpollo (12:16 p.m.)

Police conducted a patrol check for a residence that set up a tall water slide.

The caller believed it was unsafe and said water was spilling from it onto the sidewalk and street.

DISTURBANCE Ola Vista, 1800 Block (8:59 p.m.)

Two men in their 20s living across the street were outside their home arguing over drugs.

DISTURBANCE Avenida Granada, 100 Block (11:55 a.m.) Multiple subjects were reportedly screaming and cussing. The informant believed they were on meth and was told by others in the area to call the police.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Calle Puente, 1100 Block (8:52 p.m.)

Police conducted a patrol check for two juveniles on top of a roof and possibly engaged in “malicious mischief.”

INFORMATION REPORT Calle Campana, 600 Block (4:42 a.m.)

A caller told police their 17-year-old daughter came home from the movies and appeared to be drunk.

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Staff from Keller Williams Realty greet students at the Boys & Girls { I N SAN CL EM ENTE } Club of the South Coast Area for the firm’s annual “Red Day” philanthropic event. Staff participated in a number of different activities with the children as well as receiving a tour of the facilities.

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Letters to the Editor HOW COULD I HAVE MISSED THAT? WENDY SHROVE, San Clemente

When rumors began to circulate that San Clemente High School Principal Michael Halt was not coming back next year, no one took it seriously. Most people thought “How could the School Board do that? It couldn’t possibly be true. How could the School Board be unaware of the wonderful job he is doing at the high school?” But it was true. Somehow, the School Board did just that.

Many of us have had to fire someone or have been fired from a job. We usually know why this happens. Sometimes it’s because the job wasn’t getting done.

Sometimes there are cutbacks. But sometimes it doesn’t make sense. Someone must have missed something. Someone didn’t have all the information.

I believe this is the case here, and thousands of others believe the same.

Citizens within the Capistrano Unified

School District are not fools. Many of us are parents and we are deeply invested in our children. Very little gets by us. And we have been happy. We have been grateful that we finally have a principal that will clean up our high school. Within the last year and a half, we have watched Michael Halt take charge and dramatically turn our school around.

So what could possibly explain the board’s decision to let him go? We know it’s not some nefarious behavior that is “under investigation.” We know it’s not because of complaints from the community. We can only conclude that someone must have missed something. We can only conclude that Mr. Halt was evaluated with an eye toward termination. We wonder why some mediocre employees are kept (and sometimes promoted) while good employees are terminated (or demoted).

It is for this reason that our representative John Alpay has requested an independent investigation. Such an investigation will serve more than one purpose. It will help the school board find out if they indeed had all the information they needed when they made their decision. It will also help to quell rumors that the decision was made for purely political reasons. It will help ease the threats of recall and the threat of a vote of

“no confidence” for our superintendent.

Once such an investigation is conducted, we will have the reason for the disconnect between the decision of the school board and the wishes of the community.

If such an investigation could bring this issue to an end, please ask yourself, “Why, then, would any school board member object to an independent investigation?”

ON BEHALF OF PRINCIPAL HALT MARGARET “PEG” REGAN, Mill Valley

As the principal of Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School from 1999-2008, I hired Mike Halt as my assistant principal the year before 9/11. He guided our school through the worst day in our lifetimes as students recoiled and grieved in shock. Anyone teaching at that time knows the horrible effect on students and staff that event had; yet, Mike and our administrative team assisted and aided all through these days.

My observations and evaluations of Mike were full of accolades for his diligence, integrity and intellect. In addition to his more than full-time job as assistant principal, Mike created a leadership class elective to provide further opportunity for non-elected students to participate in governance of the school. This resulted in many new student activities and a student congress that complemented student council.

We also served as colleagues when he became principal of West Tisbury School.

Throughout the 16 years I have known Michael Halt, he has been an exemplary leader and professional.

To deprive such a man of his earned position as San Clemente High School principal on specious rumors rather than a true documentation of his record of evaluation in your school district is a failure of the district administration.

Conversely, if there is no data, there should be no dismissal, particularly a dismissal in May. In our profession, this connotes the highest level of discipline, one reserved for felony misconduct.

By discharging Mike in this manner, they have impugned his character in a way that demands further investigation of the district-level personnel. This sort of professional blow is personal.

As an assistant principal at Tamalpais High School in Mill Valley, I know the fine work of our California schools. I have appealed to Mr. Alpay to meet in executive session as soon as possible to examine the record of principal Halt and his supervisor to insure that all due diligence was completed and recorded in compliance with state law.

I truly hope that your school community can rectify this mishandling of Principal Halt for the sake of your families and students.

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TAKE THE STEPS NECESSARY TO STEM WATER DEFICIT PETER CASSIMATIS, San Clemente

A statistic that can’t be swept under the rug is that total water usage per person in the U.S. is 432,000 gallons. That’s a lot of water. As Captain Obvious would say, water is the lifeblood of humanity.

Where does all the water get used? It takes over 1,000 gallons of water to make a gallon of coffee, 500 gallons to give you a pound of chicken, 1,800 gallons to produce a pound of beef. And that 16-ounce glass of milk? How about 122 gallons of water?

That nice nutrition-free head of lettuce?

About 50 gallons.

Want to save water? Swear off olive oil.

One ounce of that requires over 100 gallons. Sadly, chocolate requires over 2,000 gallons to make one pound. So if I stop eating chocolate I should be able to water my lawn—naw, chocolate wins. Sorry lawn.

The point here is every citizen of California is responsible, on average, for requiring over 400,000 gallons of water annually. The root of the problem is Sacramento (what’s surprising there?). We’ve added nearly 20 million residents (some taxpaying) since the last water project was completed. We’ve shortchanged that nasty little water habit of ours by 8 trillion gallons, folks. Now the boys in Sacramento tell us the water shortage is our fault and stop watering our lawns. Go figure.

That “environmentally friendly” ethanol the government pays producers to put into our gasoline? That’s a meager 3 trillion gallons of water annually, over 250 gallons required for every gallon of ethanol.

Gasoline uses less than 4 gallons of water to produce. “Bottled at the source” water?

About 5 gallons of water for every gallon bottled—and add another gallon for the water itself. The “source” for the most popular water are wells in the middle of the Central Valley where they compete with the farmers for what’s left in the aquifer.

In the grand scheme of saving water, setting up requirements for what day I can water my lawn only affects the guy setting up the requirements—it gives him a job, title and paycheck.

There’s a simple solution to saving water that’s been in existence for years in many central coast communities. Stop building. For instance, you cannot get a water meter in Cambria. No water meter, no building permit. I’m betting a petition to stop all new construction in San Clemente until water restrictions are lifted would get lots of local support—and the ire of our elected officials who find it easier to manipulate the citizens than to address the real issue.

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San Clemente Times May 21–27, 2015

The Bets You Make

A farewell note from the former city editor

BY JIM SHILANDER

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o many great stories of American success begin with someone taking a chance. Nearly three years ago, Norb and Alyssa Garrett took a chance on me.

I had moved to Southern California from Indiana in 2010 because it’s where I wanted, eventually, to end up, and newspapers here didn’t seem too keen on hiring a junior reporter from a tiny daily 2,000 miles away. So I took the chance, left a job I was happy in for a chance to be happier, to hit reset on my personal life and begin again professionally. The latter took some time to restart. Nearly two years in, lacking full- time employment and working retail, I’d begun to plot my escape somewhere else, to retake a junior reporter job somewhere new.

So it was with massive relief that when a call came about a job at a newspaper here in Southern California, I was over the moon. I knew nothing about San Clemente, aside from it being the home of the Western White House. I just knew it was here, where I wanted to make my life. But Norb and Alyssa chose to take a chance that the skills I’d had would come back to me. Despite a difficult start, I’d like to think the bet paid off. Now, I’m making another bet of my own.

On Aug. 17, 2013, I met a wonderful young woman for our first date on Balboa Island. Several hours later, despite walking several miles in uncomfortable heels because we thought the midway couldn’t

The author, Jim Shilander, and his soon to be doctor fiancee, at the San Clemente Pier.

Photo: Adam Emperor Southard Photography

be too much farther; we decided to see each other again. Now, that woman, who’ll become a doctor this Friday, and I are about to embark on a new life together as husband and wife. We’ll be moving to Las Vegas next month, where she’ll begin her residency program at the University of Nevada School of Medicine. And I… well, I’ll think of something. But now, more than any place else, it’s with her that I want to make my life.

San Clemente is the place I’ve called home for (nearly) the last three years.

I’ve discovered a fascinating place full of wonderful people whose stories it’s been wonderful to tell. I’ve had thoughtful, fun and intelligent colleagues with whom I’ve been able to share this journey.

To the Spanish Village by the Sea, I can tell you that the next few years will not be easy. San Clemente has grown tremendously over the last two decades.

The jewel has been discovered. Now, the

PUBLISHER’S NOTE: By Norb Garrett

Goodbye Jim, Welcome Eric

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his week’s issue of the SC Times marks the final issue as city editor for Jim Shilander, who after nearly three years at the helm is leaving us to accompany his fiancée Audrey to Las Vegas where she will begin her residency at an area hospital in pursuit of her medical career. As happy as we are for him and Audrey, we’re certainly sad to see him go as he has done a marvelous job reporting on all that has happened here in San Clemente over the past few years. His tireless efforts both in print and online have helped the SC Times grow, and for that we’ll be eternally grateful. City officials have come to expect to see Jim at just about every event, and his fair and diligent reporting skills were the subject of many “thank you” emails we received during his

tenure.

But just as one chapter closes, another one opens. This week we welcome Eric Heinz as the SC Times’ city editor.

Eric is a 2011 University of Northern Colorado Norb Garrett Journalism School graduate who most recently was staff writer and photographer at the El Defensor Chieftain newspaper in Socorro, NM. Eric brings a love for journalism and adventure to his role at the SC Times, and some of you already have had an opportunity to meet him at last week’s Beachside Chat and SC Sports Hall of Fame induction on Saturday evening. We are excited to have Eric join the Picket Fence Media family and we

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city must decide how best to meet the challenges that come with more visitors, whether folks here want them or not. But I know, because you all care so much about your town, that whatever the solutions will be well-considered, debated and thoughtful. In very few places I’ve reported in have I found more people more passionate about where they live. And I know you’ll protect your home to the last.

One of my mentors, Joe Stroud, a former editorial page editor for the Detroit Free Press, taught me about the nature of public service. He said it didn’t have to come in the form of sitting on council, a commission or the PTA. It can be volunteering your time in the community, doing good works, mentoring the next generation. It can also be letting people know what’s going on in their beloved town. I hope I’ve been able to serve all of you to the best of my ability. Thanks to all of you for giving me that opportunity. SC

Join the San Clemente Times for Beachside Chat, Friday, May 22 at 8 a.m. at Café Calypso.

Trestles Community Outreach representative Cory Scurlock will be this week’s guest. She will speak about the ongoing efforts in her South El Camino Real neighborhood. Beachside Chat is a spirited, town hall forum on community issues, hosted by SC Times editor Eric Heinz every Friday at Café Calypso, 114 Avenida Del Mar. All are welcome.

hope you’ll all help us welcome him to his new home here in Southern California.

So, Jim, thanks again for all that you gave to us and this community, and our best wishes to you and Audrey for your new life in Las Vegas. And Eric, welcome to the family and the amazing community of San Clemente, your new home. SC www.sanclementetimes.com

SC GETTING OUT San Clemente

YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER

The List

At the Movies: ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ is a Blast

EDITOR’S PICK

What’s going on in and around town this week

COMPILED BY STAFF

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BY MEGAN BIANCO, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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FASHION SHOW: GIRLS NIGHT OUT 6:30 p.m. The public is welcome to attend a free fashion show hosted by Crank & Grind, featuring clothing, jewelry and accessories by local designer Marisa Kenson.

The event is for ages 21 and over, and includes champagne and appetizers. Crank & Grind, 34150 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point, 949.945.4016, www.mkcollab.com.

This year’s Memorial Day events will take place 11 a.m. at the Community Center and 1:30 p.m. at Park Semper Fi Monday, May 25. File Photo

Friday | 22 ORANGE COUNTY WINE CRUISE 5:30 p.m-7 p.m. Climb onboard a Dana Wharf luxury catamaran for this 90-minute wine cruise around the Dana Point Harbor. Tickets are $49. Every Friday and Sunday. See more events online. Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching, 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 888.224.0603, www.danawharf.com.

DJ AND DANCING 9:30 p.m. Dance the night away as the DJ spins the tunes every Friday and Saturday night. The Point Restaurant, 34085 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, 949.464.5700, www.thepointrestaurantandbar.com.

Saturday | 23 ARCHITECTURAL WALKING TOUR 10 a.m. A guided tour of San Juan Capistrano’s historic adobes, Spanish-era dwellings and modern buildings. Occurs every Saturday. Meet at the train depot on Verdugo Street. $5 donation benefits the SJC Friends of the Library. For more information, call 949.489.0736 or visit www.sjcfol.org.

THE CHOLULAS 7:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Live music at Iva Lee’s.

555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2855, www.ivalees.com.

Sunday | 24 SAN CLEMENTE FARMERS MARKET 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Bundles of flowers, fresh produce and much more every Sunday on Avenida Del Mar. Rain or shine.

SHAWN JONES 1:30 p.m. Live music at The Swallow’s Inn. San Clemente Times May 21-27, 2015

MONDAY, MAY 25: SAN CLEMENTE MEMORIAL DAY EVENT 11 a.m. The city of San Clemente’s annual observance to remember all fallen soldiers of war is free and open to the public. The program features key note speakers from the military and local leaders, color guards, patriotic music, bagpipers and a floral ceremony. The event is sponsored by the local chapter of VFW, South Coast Detachment, Marine Corps League, Orange County Sheriff’s Department, MOWW and other civic organizations and volunteers. 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente, 949.361.8264, www.san-clemente.org.

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31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com.

Monday | 25 DANA POINT MEMORIAL DAY EVENT 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. The Dana Point Veterans of War Post 9934 presents the annual Memorial Day Event held at Pines Park in Capistrano Beach. The memorial honors the fallen veterans of all wars and includes a Marine Corps traditional empty boots ceremony. 34941 Camino Capistrano, Capistrano Beach, 949.248.7696, www.danapoint.org.

SAN CLEMENTE MEMORIAL DAY REMEMBRANCE 1:30 p.m. Join the city of San Clemente in honoring all branches of the United States Military at the Marine Monument, in Park Semper Fi, overlooking the San Clemente Pier. All service members are welcome. The program includes a special guest speaker, and is co-sponsored by the Heritage of San Clemente Foundation and the city of San Clemente.

106 Alameda Lane, San Clemente, www.san-clemente.org.

SWALLOW’S INN MEMORIAL DAY BBQ 2 p.m.-6 p.m. Live music by Family Style at The Swallow’s Inn. 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com.

TAPPED OUT TUESDAY 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Draft beer is half price on Tuesdays at Salt Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com.

KNITLIT BOOK CLUB/DISCUSSION 6 p.m.-7 p.m. The KnitLit Knitting Book Group meets at the SJC Library the last Tuesday of each month to work on knitting or other projects and have a discussion of the club’s latest book. Copies of the book will be available for checkout from the library following the meeting. 31495 El Camino Real, 949.493.1752, www.ocpl.org.

Wednesday | 27 ORANGE COUNTY LIBRARY WORKSHOP FOR SENIORS Come to the San Juan Capistrano Community Center and let local librarians and docents get you started. Two sessions are available from 10 a.m. to noon and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Don’t forget your library card, library pin number, iPad, e-reader or smart phone passwords, and make sure your device is fully charged. If you don’t have a library card, you can obtain one at your local library. For more information or to register, call 949.493.5911. San Juan Capistrano Community Center, 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano, www.sanjuancapistrano.org.

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nly a week into release, and already movie fans and critics are calling Mad Max: Fury Road not only one of the best blockbusters of the year, but of the last decade. George Miller’s iconic action hero back on the big screen is a surprise to movie fans for two reasons—first because it’s been 30 years since Beyond Thunderdome, and because Mel Gibson is nowhere to be seen in Fury Road. Instead, Miller recasts Tom Hardy as Max and recruits Charlize Theron as a new heroine to the series.

In a post-apocalyptic desert world where gasoline and water is scarce, Max Rockatansky (Hardy) is captured and bound by a group of “war boys” working for the tyrannical Immortan Joe (Hugh KeaysPhoto: Courtesy Byrne).

At the same time, driver Imperator Furiosa (Theron) rebels against Joe’s small community to rescue five young “breeders” Joe has locked up for mating purposes. When Max escapes with the deranged war boy Nux (Nicholas Hoult), they team up with Furiosa to save the oil and girls from Joe’s army.

Zoe Kravitz and Riley Keough appear as breeders. At age 70, Miller is not only a master at creating action sequences, but also of quality storytelling.

Fury Road is a non-stop, two-hour spectacle of flashy car chases, explosions, quick editing, an energetic score and likeable, memorable characters. Hardy is a fine new portrayal of Max and Theron’s Furiosa is the best kick-butt woman on film since Uma Thurman’s Bride of Kill Bill. Fury Road will leave action genre and Mad Max fans blown away. SC

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Have an event? Send your listing to events@sanclementetimes.com www.sanclementetimes.com

A NEW YOU

A New You

When it comes to health, you may have heard people say, “It is never too late to make a change.” It’s true. Personally, I’ve also heard, “Why put off to tomorrow what you can do today?” That is often easier said than done.

Life gets in the way of plans. Or is it what happens while you are making plans? Either way, I think it is safe to say we all want to live a happier and healthier life—sometimes we just don’t know where to start. As you read through this annual special section, “A New You,” you will see columns and resources from local experts in pharmaceuticals, fitness, mental health and ancient healing, among others. These articles—straight from the professional authority—are aimed at helping you, and all members of your family, achieve a balanced, joyful and healthy life. So, read through and see what may help on your journey to becoming a new you.

—ANDREA PAPAGIANIS

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A NEW YOU

Fare Intolerance Is your diet affecting your general health?

By Anne-Marie Amigleo, Holistic Health Coach

THERE’S A GOOD CHANCE CERTAIN FOODS ARE WREAKING HAVOC INSIDE YOUR BODY. Do you suffer from fatigue, brain fog, headaches, cravings, weight gain, joint pain, irregular digestion, skin rashes, runny nose, depression, mood swings and other symptoms that seem to appear without cause?

If so, read on. All of these are possible signs of food sensitivities. Identifying a sensitivity to food may be the breakthrough you’ve been looking for to reclaim your health.

Everyone has unique food and lifestyle needs. Food affects everyone differently and most people have no idea their bodies react poorly to certain foods. Every time you eat a food you are sensitive to, a reaction is triggered. Reactions can strike anywhere from a few hours to days after the problematic food is eaten.

The most common “trigger-causing” foods are corn, soy, dairy, eggs, wheat and gluten. Yes, gluten-free is more than a fad diet. However, depending on the person, other foods can trigger reactions too.

There are a couple of ways you can identify a food sensitivity. First, ask your doctor for a blood test to measure the presence of immunoglobulin E antibodies to specific foods. These tests, coupled with your medical history, can help identify probable allergies. However, they are not always 100 percent accurate.

Another way to identify a food sensitivity is through an elimination diet—a diet where you remove “trigger” foods for a period of time. During this time, take note of any bodily changes you experience.

Then, after the elimination phase, move into the reintroduction phase where you slowly introduce the previously removed foods one at a time to see if there is a reaction.

When realizing you have to remove certain foods from your diet, many feelings may arise: frustration, anger, or even fear. That’s because it’s much more than knowing what to eat and what not to eat.

It’s about learning new habits and changing your lifestyle. But the right system, support and accountability can make the process as easy as possible. You can regain your health and vitality, and look and feel amazing too.

Anne-Marie Amigleo is a Certified Holistic Health Coach and former special education teacher who specializes in teaching families how to address food sensitivities with diet and lifestyle changes to improve chronic conditions. Visit www. amigleohealthcoach.com to find out more.

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A NEW YOU

Consistency is the key.

Show up, especially on the days you don’t want to.

A New You through Balance

FITNESS SPOTLIGHT TRAINING CAMP Hot yoga, barre and circuit training: These classes make up the Training Camp’s fitness lineup. This isn’t your typical hot yoga studio. The Training Camp touts a one-of-a-kind heating system that keeps a constant stream of fresh air circulating.

But perhaps the center’s best feature is its understanding of parenthood. Each day, morning classgoers can bring their infants, toddlers and kids to playcare—just another way the Training Camp sets clients up for success in a healthy, encouraging environment.

34000 Via De Agua, San Juan Capistrano 949.489.8100, www.tchotyoga.com

FITNESS SPOTLIGHT BILLY BLANKS TAE BO STUDIO

Personalized, compounded medications can address your individual needs, restore stability

By Dr. Eugene Medley, Sea View Pharmacy

ARE YOU TAKING CARE OF YOU? Life is full of ups and downs and unpredictable obstacles that can lead to an array of changes in your body. Every day we experience a change to the balance that keeps us centered. It is how we handle these unique and individual experiences that make us feel ourselves or whole.

Of course the easiest way to overcome the everyday challenges that we encounter is through proper lifestyle choices: proper nutrition through a balanced diet, exercise via an active lifestyle versus a sedentary existence and emotional wellbeing by overcoming that onslaught of stress that we pile on ourselves. But of course, that is only if you can manage to stay on the so called easy path.

So, are you providing yourself all of the tools at your disposal to achieve a balanced life?

An effective tool that I have found is to restore balance through pharmaceutical compounding and nutraceutical supplementation. Nutraceuticals provide building blocks for health. Pharmacy compounding is the art and science of preparing customized medications for specific patients.

Its practice dates to the origins of pharmacy, way back to Babylonia. In the 1950s and ’60s, pharmaceutical companies became mass manufacturers of drugs, and the Doctor of Pharmacy’s role changed from an apothecary to a dispenser of

manufactured dosage forms. However, this “one-size-fits-all” approach meant that some patients’ medication needs were not being met.

Recently, compounding has experienced a major resurgence. Modern technology, innovative techniques and research have allowed pharmacists to create personalized medications via scientific processes that defined a specific set of standards for the quality and consistency of medications being produced.

Informed and involved patients are working with their doctors to address their unique and individual health needs.

A compounding pharmacist can consult with your doctor about ways to personalize a medication for you. Through a triad relationship of patient, physician and pharmacist, all three of us can work together to solve your unique needs to restore your balance and achieve that “new you.”

Dr. Eugene Medley, owner and pharmacist of Sea View Pharmacy located in San Clemente, is recognized as an expert in pharmaceutical compounding, a method that provides individualized therapy to patients. Visit www.seaviewpharmacy.com or call 949.496.0123 to find out more.

Billy Blanks Tae Bo Studio. Photo: Courtesy

This is more than a gym. It’s a family affair at Billy Blanks Tae Bo® Studio where support is the ultimate result’s factor. Here, all involved parties, whether coaches or fellow clients, work together to achieve one another’s health and fitness goals. From Tae Kwon Do to the full-body, at-home workout that took America by storm in the 1990s, Tae Bo classes are taught by a team of experienced instructors and the creator of these fast-paced, martial arts-meets-dance workouts, Billy Blanks.

34207 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point 949.542.4348, www.taebostudio.com

“A power plant doesn’t have energy, it generates energy. Your body is a power plant, and you always have enough energy to finish your workout strong.”

—Billy Blanks, Billy Blanks Tae Bo Studio Page 5

A NEW YOU

Aging Gracefully A look at age management medicine

By Dr. Colin X. Jairam, Hybrid MD

LET’S FACE IT, THE AGING PROCESS IS NO FUN FOR ANYONE. Women deal with menopause while men go through something similar called andropause. Age Management Medicine is an emerging medical specialty that seeks to address the aging process for both men and women. One can think of it as a wellness specialty that serves to prevent the onset of disease and, in some cases, reverse the beginning stages of chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and hypertension. Heart disease alone accounts for 800,000 American deaths annually.

A good age management program starts with extensive lab work that looks at various inflammatory markers and disease causing indicators, much more than what would be on a standard lab panel.

Youth Isn’t Wasted on the Young

Finding the right fit, staying active as you age

Had George Bernard Shaw, Oscar Wilde and Mark Twain (the disputed authors of the quote: “Youth is wasted on the young”) lived in south Orange County today, they may have rethought their choice of words.

Each day of the week, in senior centers throughout Dana Point, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano, free and low-cost classes, activities and meals are offered to senior residents. From yoga and pilates to bingo, bridge and casino trips, there is rarely a shortage of activities for the young at heart.

DANA POINT Dana Point Community Center, 34052 Del Obispo Street 949.496.4252, www.danapoint.org SAN CLEMENTE Dorothy Visser Senior Center, 117 Avenida Victoria 949.498.3322, www.san-clemente.org SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO San Juan Community Center, 25925 Camino Del Avion 949.493.5911, www.sanjuancapistrano.org

Using this information, your age management doctor can determine if you are deficient in any hormones—the main cause of aging being the declining hormone levels we experience. This loss seems to be more evident after the age of 30 for both men and women. In fact, testosterone levels in men decline at a rate of 2 percent per year after the age of 30, leading to the symptoms of andropause.

Aging is also directly linked to the food we eat. Much of our diet consists of highly-processed foods that can lead to inflammation in our bodies. Inflammation, in turn, accelerates the aging process and leads to disease. Age management care is most beneficial when an individual follows an anti-inflammatory diet. It’s a fact: An anti-inflammatory diet is the foundation of any good age management program.

There are many tools out there, like the JZ Fitness Nutrition app by fitness expert Jennifer Zerling that teaches just that—an anti-inflammatory diet with more than 50 meal suggestions.

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ment addresses exercise, including frequency, duration and intensity, for all age groups. Improving your cardiovascular endurance through exercise helps to minimize your risk for cardiovascular disease—the number one killer in adults today, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Age management therefore addresses three key factors in the aging process: hormone deficiency, diet and exercise.

Looking at these three things collectively rather than separately helps to minimize the unpleasant consequences of the aging process and allows one to lead a more productive and healthy life.

Dr. Colin Jairam is the CEO/ CMO of Hybrid MD in San Clemente, a practice that combines the medical specialties of urgent care, laser and aesthetic medicine as well as age management medicine under one roof. For more information about Dr. Jairam and his practice, visit www.hybridmdoc.com or call 949.429.1919.

LET’S GET PHYSICAL PILATES Monday, Friday at Dorothy Visser Senior Center; 9 a.m. Fitness classes aimed at improving your flexibility, posture and abdominal strength as well as reducing joint, back and neck pains.

SIT N FIT CHAIR Monday, Wednesday and Friday at San Juan Community Center; 10:15 a.m. In this lowimpact, video class you’ll work to stretch and tone all areas of the body. Free.

STRETCH AND TONE Monday, Wednesday and Friday at San Juan Community Center; 8:30 a.m. Focus on stretching and toning various muscle groups. The class is free and ongoing.

YOGA Tuesday, Thursday at Dorothy Visser Senior Center; 9 a.m. Reconnect and center your mind, body and spirit during these hourlong, gentle-yoga, fitness classes.

GAMES AREN’T JUST FOR KIDS BINGO Wednesday at Dorothy Visser Senior Center; 1 p.m.–3 p.m. Go for the jackpot each week.

BINGO Monday through Friday at Dana Point Community Center; 12:15 p.m. Games hosted each day after hot lunch service.

CARD GAMES Daily at San Juan Community Center; 1 p.m.–4 p.m. Try your hand at Bridge, Canasta, Rummy, Pinochle, Mahjong and others. Call 949.443-6358 or stop by to see what game is being played.

HULA CLASS Tuesdays at Old Fire Station Complex, 31421 La Matanza; 9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Beginner and intermediate students can learn to dance “awana style” modern hula. Class is free.

KNOWLEDGE AT EVERY AGE ESTATE PLANNING Second Tuesday at San Juan Community Center; 9 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Private half-hour legal, estate planning and trust services are offered by Attorney Judith Jamroz.

LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP/ BOOK CLUB Second Thursday at San Juan Community Center; 10 a.m.–noon. Hosted by the Braille Institute of Orange County. Call 714.821.5000 for more information.

WILL COUNSELING Third Wednesday at Dorothy Visser Senior Center. Meet with an advisor on will planning by appointment. Call 949.498.3322 to schedule.

LAUGH, SHARE AND EAT DANA POINT Meals are served weekdays at 11:45 a.m. at the community/senior center. Meals include beverage, dessert and good fellowship. $4.50 donation recommended.

Call 949.496.4252 for menu.

SAN CLEMENTE Share a meal with friends at the senior center Monday through Friday. Lunch is served at 11:45 a.m. $4.50 suggested donation. 949.498.3322 SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO Lunch is served Monday through Friday at the community center. $4 suggested donation. Reservations are required two days in advance. Call 949.493.5921. *Free transportation to all city lunches available on request.

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Diabetes and Your Vision

Your eyes say it all: Severity of disease can be seen through eye damage

By Dr. Brian T. Kim, Harvard Eye Associates

“WHY IS IT SO IMPORTANT FOR ME AS A DIABETIC TO CONTROL MY SUGARS? I FEEL PERFECTLY FINE!” This is a common sentiment I hear from patients. As an ophthalmologist and retina specialist, I treat many diabetics in my practice.

It is widely understood that diabetics have more health problems overall affecting the heart, nerves, skin, feet and eyes.

Diabetes is a blood sugar disorder but it is better thought of as a problem of blood vessels. It is better conceptualized as sugar crystals traveling through the blood stream puncturing and damaging blood vessels.

The only place in the body we can see microscopic vascular damage is in the eyes and from them we can often gauge the severity of damage in other organs.

Diabetes manifests as bleeding and vascular leakage in the retina, cataracts, glaucoma, and in the worst cases, loss of the eye itself.

What makes diabetes so dangerous and difficult to manage is that symptoms often do not occur until the most advanced stages when irreparable damage has already occurred.

Though diabetes is often diagnosed in middle age, we are currently facing an epidemic of childhood obesity and juvenille diabetes. Sadly, this means a growing population of young adults are now suffering from vision impairment and blindness than in previous generations. It is no wonder diabetes is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide.

To take control of diabetes, you should know your latest hemoglobin A1c results—this provides a three-month report card of your blood sugar control. For most people, an A1c level of less than 7 percent is the goal but you should ask your healthcare provider what your target number is.

It is also important to see your eye doctor for a diabetic eye evaluation at the time you are diagnosed with diabetes and at least annually thereafter. Dietary and lifestyle changes are the mainstay treatment of diabetes so if you need help, your physician can have you meet with a diabetic educator.

Taking a proactive approach to controlling your blood sugars, cholesterol and blood pressure can prevent many diabetes-related health problems.

Dr. Brian T. Kim is a retina and cataract expert with Harvard Eye Associates who specializes in treating retinal and macular diseases. Dr. Kim welcomes questions at briankim@harvardeye.com. Find out more by visiting www.harvardeye.com or calling 949.493.5411.

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A NEW YOU

FITNESS SPOTLIGHT I HEART YOGA

FITNESS SPOTLIGHT CROSSFIT NO BOUNDARIES No Boundaries may be in the name but coaches know when to scale workouts, when to push further and when CrossFitters are finished. The ultimate goal here is to show people how to develop themselves. From professional athletes to birth-recovering moms, CrossFit No Boundaries coaches can tailor their WODs (Workouts of the Day) to fit each individual’s needs. Encouragement is at the core of these workouts, whether it is coming from coaches or other drenched-insweat WOD mates.

33208 Paseo Cerveza, Suite A1, San Juan Capistrano 949.229.8049, www.crossfitnoboundaries.com

I Heart Yoga in the Park.

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Rain or shine, board or brew, I Heart Yoga meets daily at 10 a.m. It’s an out-in-the-elements class that sees all ages and skill levels “Ommm” together. No membership required, just a commitment to your practice and a suggested $8 donation to keep daily classes running. These teachers, and yogis, love yoga anytime, anywhere. From the harbor on stand-up paddleboards and the beaches of Rosarito, Mexico to the tasting room of Left Coast Brewing Co. they meet. Yes, that’s right. First a bend, then a brew every Sunday at 11:30 a.m. or Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.

Lantern Bay Park, 25111 Park Lantern, Dana Point, www.iheartyoga.org

Squash the excuse. Try this out: Schedule time to excercise for one day— even if it is only 10 minutes—then stick to it.

A NEW YOU

Keeping Your Wits About Diet, exercise and lifestyle choices to help you stay sharp at any age

By Andrea Papagianis

WEIGHING IN AT JUST 3 POUNDS, THE BRAIN IS THE BODY’S MOST POWERFUL ORGAN. Here’s the brain breakdown.

The cerebrum, which takes up a majority of the skull, is involved with memories, thoughts, problem solving, feelings and movements. Next up: the cerebellum is tasked with controlling coordination and balance. Last, but not least, the brain stem connects to the spinal cord and controls the body’s automatic functions such as breathing, digestion, heart rate and blood pressure.

It’s the body’s mission control—a central aspect to its wellbeing.

Embracing a healthy habit-heavy lifestyle packed with exercise, a nutritious diet and both cognitive and socially-stimulating activities can have a positive impact on a person’s entire body—brain included.

At least that’s what some researchers believe. A two-year clinical trial of elderly adults at risk for cognitive impairment

in Finland showed positive signs that a recipe of physical activity, nutrition, social activities, cognitive exercise and heart health management slowed cognitive decline.

While some brain conditions, like Alzheimer’s disease, may not be prevented, cured or slowed, there are things that can be done to keep the brain healthy as you age. The Brain Foundation and Alzheimer’s Association have a few recommend actions to help protect and keep your brain running on all cylinders.

Stay physically active.

Make time to exercise. Set your priorities and keep them. Participating in regular exercise can reduce stress, depression and cardiovascular health risk factors. Create your own exercise opportunities—take the stairs, park farther away and schedule in walks.

Take part in mentally stimulating activities.

The brain needs exercise too. Play games like bridge and chess that involve memory and foreshadowing. Turn off the television and opt instead for mind games or a book.

Take up a new hobby such as quilting, photography, learning a new language, computer skills or musical instrument.

Reduce stress and depression.

Anxiety increases your heart rate and blood pressure, which can lead to stroke.

One of the body’s toughest stresses is depression. Take time to yourself and find time to meditate. Actively relax— tense up then relax muscle groups—and exercise. Get some rest and sleep well.

Consume a healthy diet.

Nourish your brain with a wellbalanced, low-cholesterol, lowsaturated fat diet. Don’t skip out on breakfast. Order the fish. It combines protein and unsaturated fats—both of which are vital to brain development. Keep in mind: Good nutrition is good for the body and also the brain.

Wear a helmet and seatbelt.

Make safety a priority. Put on a helmet when riding a bike, snowboard, motorcycle, skateboard and other modes of transit to prevent brain injury if you fall or get into an accident. Buckle up. Always wear a seatbelt when driving or riding in a car. Treat any head injury seriously.

A NEW YOU

Take Time for You

Life is demanding. Work, school, dinner, games, grocery shopping, laundry: The list seemingly goes on and on. Where is the time for you? You know, the personal time for that long-put-off eye doctor’s visit, the trip to the gym that plays second fiddle or the simple hour of relaxation. Now is the time to focus on you. Make your health and wellness a priority.

Align Pilates Center Align Pilates Center is an award-winning pilates and yoga studio nestled in the historical heart of San Juan Capistrano. Align is a fully-equipped studio offering private sessions, group equipment classes as well as yoga and pilates mat classes. APC is proud of its world-renowned training, detailed instruction and excellent customer satisfaction.

The guiding principle at APC is that “quality of movement equals quality of life.”

Come in and experience the quality today.

26850 Ortega Highway, Suite K, San Juan Capistrano, 949.481.3577, www.alignpilatescenter.com.

City of San Clemente Health happens in the city of San Clemente when you participate in summer recreation and enjoy the health benefits of city classes, camps and events. From toddlers to seniors, there is something for everyone from surfing to swimming, camps to adult leagues, as well as an abundance of amenities from beaches to pools and trails to parks.

Select your summer adventure and make health happen in your life by registering online or visiting a center today. 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.361.8264 or 987 Avenida Vista Hermosa, 949.429.8797, www.san-clemente.org/recreation.

C’Siren Day Spa C’Siren is local, family operated day spa.

Owner Torri Crider, LHHP and team members—Kakae Culbertson L.E., Gena Celli L.M.T. and Elise Hendrickson L.M.T.—are dedicated to your health, wellness and beauty. We use certified organic seaweed products from Seaflora and natural M’lis products in our skincare, therapeutic body treatments, detoxifying programs and natural supplements. Call us for more information about our facials, massages,

detoxifying and contouring body wraps, waxing and infrared sauna. 312 Avenida De La Estrella, San Clemente, 949.498.7700, www.csirendayspa.com.

Desa Prana Pilates & Barre

an elite group of periodontists—only 25 percent nationwide—who offer Periolase as an alternative to traditional osseous surgery. 1001 Avenida Pico,Suite K, San Clemente 949.361.4867(GUMS), www.moranperio.com.

best. Call us today about our complimentary age management consultation. 1031 Avenida Pico, Suite 103, San Clemente, 949.429.1919, www.hybridmdoc.com.

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Fitness 19 In ancient Sanskrit, Desa means place or space; Prana means vital energy, life force, breath. Using different modalities, Desa Prana offers a customized approach to wellbeing that can be tailored to any age or fitness level. Desa Prana offers state-of-the-art pilates equipment for reformer and tower sessions, TRX, barre and an exciting yoga program that includes classes and workshops in restorative, power, partner and Ariel yoga. 34700 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 205-208, Capistrano Beach, 949.443.1700, www.desaprana.com

Diana Craft D.D.S. At Dr. Craft’s dental office, we focus on you.

Dr. Craft designs treatment plans based on your individual dental needs and aesthetic desires. We provide comprehensive care for the whole family from cleanings and extractions, to tooth colored fillings and porcelain crowns. Dr. Craft’s gentle manner will put you at ease, so call us today to get started on the road to a beautiful, healthy smile. 1161 Puerta Del Sol, Suite 100, San Clemente, 949.218.0433, www.dianacraftdental.com.

Dr. Alice P. Moran

At Fitness 19 we have more than 10 years of experience serving and motivating the beautiful San Clemente area. Our clean, well-maintained facility was completely remodeled less than a year ago. In addition, we have month-to-month memberships starting at just $9 per month, so there is easily no one in the area who can beat our prices. We would like to invite you down to our state-of-the-art facility and let one of our amazing staff members show you around your new fitness center. 93 Via Pico Plaza, San Clemente, 949.369.1999, www.fitness19.com.

Harvard Eye Associates

Harvard Eye Associates has been proudly serving Orange County for more than 40 years, bringing patients advanced treatments and procedures in general, medical, and surgical eye care. Our services also include facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, BOTOX® Cosmetic, dermal fillers, laser skin rejuvenation and a Hearing Aid Center. 24401 Calle de la Louisa, Suite 300, Laguna Hills; 665 Camino de los Mares, Suite 102, San Clemente, 949.951.2020, www.harvardeye.com.

Hybrid MD

Dr. Alice P. Moran, DMD, is a board-certified periodontist who provides comprehensive, leading-edge periodontal care to preserve smiles. Dr. Moran’s capabilities include dental-implant surgery, immediate implant placement including “all on four” or “teeth in a day,” aesthetic-gum enhancement, pinhole gum rejuvenation and treatment of gum disease. She belongs to

At Hybrid MD, we always focus on healthy living and well-being.

Dr. Colin Jairam is one of a few age management physicians in the area who focuses on hormone optimization. So whether you need a physical or are interested in getting labs checked, Hybrid MD is committed to keeping you functioning at your

Check us out and shop Melrose in the OC where items are always new, trends are hot and prices are cool. Melrose in the OC attracts many customers time and time again because of its great selection of women’s and girl’s fashion, jewelry, notable customer service and prices for today’s economy. 144 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.0561, www.melroseintheoc.com.

O Dental - Dr Carla Bryan & Dr Anmar Obaidi We’ve been providing dentistry of the highest quality in San Clemente for nearly 30 years.

Please join Dr. Bryan and the team in welcoming Dr. Obaidi to our practice. With more than 45 years combined experience, our doctors look forward to taking care of all of your dental needs. We are now accepting new patients. We welcome everyone including families, nervous patients, seniors and veterans.657 Camino De Los Mares, Suite 138, San Clemente, 949.487.6780.

OC Pharmacy

Like family treats family, OC Pharmacy ensures you receive the highest quality medications, over-the-counter drugs, compounding solutions, hormone replacement therapy, vaccinations and immunizations.

Our pharmacists are best known for their expertise in compounding—the art and science of preparing, mixing, assembling and packaging of individualized medications. For your specialized medications, we use pure-ingredient chemicals and raw materials to blend a customized drug exclusively prescribed for your body by your physician. 31654 Rancho Viejo Road, Suite N, San Juan Capistrano, 949.429.5326, www.ocpharmacy.net.

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A NEW YOU Sea View Pharmacy

Orange County Physicians’ Hearing Services Our vision is to provide superior quality, personal and compassionate hearing care for patients that will improve their overall hearing and health.

Based upon individual needs, we provide a comprehensive array of services related to prevention, evaluation and rehabilitation of hearing impairment for all ages. Our friendly staff and doctors of audiology provide the best hearing care services, hearing loss treatment and hearing aids. Five locations to serve you: Mission Viejo, Laguna Hills, San Clemente, Laguna Beach and Irvine. 949.276.4040, www.physicianshearingservices.com.

Orange County Plastic Surgery Orange County Plastic Surgery

By offering a caring and comfortable environment, and combining it with the very latest advances in cosmetic surgery of the face and body, we believe we have created one of the finest cosmetic surgery facilities in all of Southern California. Services include facial rejuvenation utilizing the latest mid-face and endoscopic brow lifting techniques, microfat grafting and lasers, as well as eyelid and nasal surgery. 4501 Birch Street, Newport Beach, 949.888.9700, www.orangecountyplasticsurgery.com.

Paul Reischl, DDS

This year, we celebrate 28 years in San Clemente. With our dental work experience we provide each and every patient with quality preventive, restorative and cosmetic dental treatments. Our staff has worked together for many years to ensure you a positive and friendly atmosphere that will make you feel welcome when you enter our doors. We strive to provide the best dental care in the most gentle and efficient way possible. 657 Camino De Los Mares, Suite 245, San Clemente, 949.492.0166, www.reischldentistry.com.

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Sea View Pharmacy is an independent, family-owned, full-service, retail pharmacy located in San Clemente. Here at Sea View, we provide accredited pharmaceutical compounding for the personal health needs of patients and their pets. Pharmacists are also clinically trained to administer a variety of immunizations and we offer a wide range of medical equipment products. Our customer service is fast, friendly and here to meet your individual health needs. We deliver. 665 Camino De Los Mares, Suite #101, San Clemente, 949.496.0123, www.seaviewpharmacy.com

Shine Bodyworks

In developing Shine Bodyworks services and offerings, we have created a unique combination of traditional American and Eastern inspired massage modalities, breakthrough scientific therapies and modern healing devices. Suzanne and Alfredo provide a welcoming atmosphere and work with you to address your issues.

They educate you about how Shine’s unique philosophies, treatments and technologies work together to achieve overall balance and holistic health. Call or visit our website to learn more. 380 Camino De Estrella, San Clemente, 949.916.1419, www.shinebodyworks.com.

West Dermatology

In 2002, West Dermatology merged with Las Vegas Skin & Cancer Clinics to create a network serving millions in Arizona, California and Nevada. Our team members integrate cutting-edge, evidence-based medical science with our company mission to provide patients with quality healthcare in a professional, compassionate environment. West Dermatology is an established, elite company with innovative, compassionate providers. Your overall health and wellness is our complete goal and your skin is our primary focus.

1300 Avenida Vista Hermosa, Suite 240, San Clemente, 949.489.4290; 22032 El Paseo, Suite 220, Rancho Santa Margarita, 949.888.5448, www.westdermatology.com.

Whole Healing: Treating the Mind, Body and Spirit Ancient medicinal techniques are proven to cure illness, promote overall well-being

By Mia Chou L.Ac, Pacific Acupuncture Center

Over the past 3,000 years, traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture has evolved into a complete healing system that includes the diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of conditions. With its amazing benefits for the mind, body and spirit, acupuncture has becoming popular worldwide.

Did you know that acupuncture is more than just needles? Combined with ancient Chinese medicine, newly-developed science and various techniques, acupuncture can provide the most effective treatments for arthritis, chronic fatigue, migraines, sleep troubles and more. It also promotes and overall well being.

Good health comes from achieving balance and proper flow of qi, or energy.

It animates the body and protects us from illness, pain and even disease. This balance can be reached through acupuncture treatments—a healing method that consists of needling selected meridians points with pin-like needles.

This technique—coupled with an overall health investigation that gets to the root of a patient’s issues and takes calculations of factors such as lifestyle, emotions and family history—has many centuries’ worth of proven success. That is why acupuncture is recognized by the National Institute of Health and World Health Organization for variety of conditions such as anxiety, pain, immunity and fertility, among others.

Other ancient and time-honored, Chinese medical practices can also be invoked to ensure acupuncture treatments have the utmost impact. Depending on the individual’s condition, the massage technique Tui-Na can be added to acupuncture in order to relieve muscle pain,

tension and inflammation. Gua-Sha, a skin scraping treatment that may produce slight bruising, is another ancient form used. In this method, practitioners use a specialized tool to gently scrape the skin over a problem area to increase blood flow and release muscle tension, tightness and constriction.

A further therapy that stimulates blood flow and balances qi is cupping. With cupping, a vacuum is created over the area being treated using heat. I think of it as a reverse, deep tissue as your muscle is pulled into the cup by suction. The technique is great for muscle tension, pain and the common cold.

Herbal remedies are also recommended for different conditions. There are more than 3,000 herbs that can be used for medical purposes. To create the most effective healing formula, herbs with different quantities are customized for diverse purposes and individual needs. Herbs have proven effective in fighting bacteria and viruses, helping injuries recover faster, healing chronic illness, promoting blood circulation, as well as strengthening and regulating the body for recovery.

Raised in a traditional Chinese medicine environment, Mia Chou L.Ac, of Pacific Acupuncture Center, realized her calling at a young age. Her passion for ancient medicine, compassion for patients and dedication to their healing has defined not only her career but also who she is. Learn more by visiting www.pacificacupuncture.com or calling 949.489.1911.

A NEW YOU

Health, Happiness Start at Home

Five steps toward becoming a more mindful family

By Susan Parmelee, Western Youth Services

IT IS IMPORTANT TO SLOW DOWN AND TAKE TIME TO ENJOY THE SPECIAL RELATIONSHIPS IN YOUR LIFE. Small, meaningful changes can greatly benefit the mental and physical health of all members in your family.

Here are a few ideas to help your family relieve stress, relax and reconnect with one another.

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Enjoy spontaneous moments.

Some of my family’s best memories happened by accident. Slow down and take advantage of happenstance. From toddlers to teens, your kids often have spur-of-the-moment ideas and it is worth following their lead. An hour watching construction equipment with your 3-year-old or letting dinner with your teen be a pile of nachos, can be outings that you will all treasure.

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Start and maintain traditions.

Begin a monthly neighborhood outdoor game night, teach the kids to make Sunday pancake breakfast or host full-moon beach barbecues with family and friends. Keeping up with the traditions can be important to your family and these customs

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are often handed down to the next generation.

Take personal time.

Some days we just need to slow down. Give yourself, and your family members permission to take a break if you or they seem overwhelmed.

Know when to stop a heated conversation or argument. Value your relationships and each other’s health.

Schedule screen-free time.

Challenge the family to be totally unplugged for a few hours or while on an entire vacation. We all need time to disconnect from the

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Explore new things.

Pick one day a month when you try a new ethnic cuisine, cook together with your family, visit a new restaurant, try a family yoga class, seek out a new hiking trail, sign up for art lessons, or maybe even learn how to meditate. Novelty engages new parts of our neural circuitry and encourages the firing of endorphins

that create happier moods.

Finally, none of these are imperatives.

Just slow down and give it a try. You, and your family, will be thankful for it.

Susan Parmelee is a social worker who works at San Clemente High School in the Wellness & Prevention Center and at Western Youth Services. She is a regular contributor to the San Clemente Times and sends out weekly wellness and prevention emails. To subscribe, send an email “subscribe” in the subject line to tritons41@gmail.com.

“Keep your fitness routine fun! We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.”

Remember that feeling of pure elation in your school day when pencils went down, lessons paused and recess was in full session? Well, it isn’t lost. At Foundation Fitness, the days of mini basketball, hula hoop relays and freeze tag are in full swing with Adult PE classes. “It’s the raddest thing in the world to watch people revert back to childhood,” said owner and founder Ryan Steinhoff. It’s self-driven, interval training blended with the fun of days gone by. A community fitness class like no other.

232 Avenida Fabricante, Suite 106, San Clemente 949.478.9264, www.foundationfitsc.com

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stressors in our lives. As adults, we often fantasize about the ability to completely escape from our phone and email. Youth often do not know how healthy it can be to disconnect from outside stimuli and the stress of online communications.

Foundation Fitness.

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—Ryan Steinhoff, Foundation Fitness

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PROFILES OF OUR COMMUNITY

GUEST OPINION: Four Kids and a Dog by Elizabeth Bottiaux

Quick. Silent. Deadly.

Swimming lessons a must for drowning prevention

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sat on the lounge chair by the pool, a mere five paces from where my youngest was perched on the steps leading into the swimming pool. All four of my kids were in the water. But my eyes were glued to Nathan, my only non-swimmer.

The water thing has been a very recent major breakthrough for Nathan. Besides the bathtub, garden hose and backyard water table, he’d never enjoyed the water.

He’d always preferred to merely dip a toe in the water on the steps, while all his siblings swam like fish throughout the pool. I had put off swimming lessons every summer because of his strong aversion to all things swimming-related. I just didn’t have the fight in me to force him into the pool to learn to swim—until last month.

I’d avoided it for four summers, but this had to be the year. Like it or not, he was going to learn to swim. Becoming watersafe was the main reason he had to learn to swim. Living in Southern California, we are constantly in or near the water. It’s a way of life. We live seven minutes from the Pacific Ocean and two minutes from our closest community pool.

On the first day of class—at the San Clemente Aquatic Center—he cried for hours before it was time to head to the lesson. I had to peel him off of my body, unclamp his hands from my T-shirt and hand him over to his new swim teacher. I could tell by the way his tiny chin quivered when he asked me “why,” that he felt that I’d betrayed him.

Soon enough, I began seeing hints of happiness creeping across his face. Little laughs here and there. He even floated on his back one day—unassisted. He’d climb out of that pool, at the end of the lesson and his little green eyes would flicker with delight. I was so proud. He was so proud!

It was happening. His fear was slipping

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away.

I sat there, warmed by the May sunshine, clapping and flashing the thumbs up for his small accomplishments. I watched him on those steps that day, squealing with excitement each time he plunked his head under, knowing this summer would be different. I’d have to really watch him closely in the pool and ocean this year. He was no longer terrorized by water.

I must’ve looked away. Maybe I’d glanced around the pool for my other kids.

But, when my eyes returned to Nathan, I saw only his two hands wildly flailing.

He had gone under. I bolted over to the steps—in what felt like slow motion— threw myself into the water and yanked him up by his hand. He sputtered water, gasped for air and was shaking with genuine fear.

My heart refused to slow. It remained beating wildly out of my chest. I’d been so careful, so aware. Yet, this had happened.

I’m guessing it took me eight seconds total to realize what had happened, jump up and get over to save him. What if? What if...

Initially, Nathan wanted out of that water. I envisioned all of that hard work to overcome his fear of swimming, reversing itself. We sat on the lounge chair together.

I held my little burrito, wrapped tightly in a beach towel. I hugged and kissed him.

I reminded him of a promise I’d made to him when he began swim lessons. I’d promised him that I would always jump in the water, even if I was fully dressed, to save him if he started drowning.

It’s preventable. I’m hoping to have all four of my kids water safe by summer.

Nathan’s improving with each lesson. So, sign ‘em up. Even if they scream, kick and complain. Sign ‘em up. The sooner,

Meet Elizabeth Bottiaux, the San Clemente Times’ newest columnist. Photo: Alison Jarrell

the better. I was weak, and waited. But it could’ve ended up costing my child his life.

May is National Drowning Awareness Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drowning is the No. 1 cause of death in children ages 1 to 4. Drowning can be quick, quiet and can happen anywhere. Bathtubs, pools, buckets and even toilets are common places young children to drown. Sadly, most drownings happen at home, in backyard swimming pools. The Orange County Fire Authority offers drowning prevention information and advice on what to do if you find a child in a pool, on the OCFA website

at www.ocfa.org. For information on swim classes at the San Clemente Aquatic Center, call 949.429.8797 or visit www. san-clemente.org/recreation-community/ classes-program.

Elizabeth Bottiaux is mom to four small humans, ages 4, 6, 8 and 10. She’s a San Clemente resident and has lived in Orange County for the past 16 years. She publishes a blog, www.fourkidsandadog.com, about family life in our tri-city area. SC PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, the SC Times provides Guest Opinion opportunities in which selected columnists’ opinions are shared. The opinions expressed in these columns are entirely those of the columnist alone and do not reflect those of the SC Times or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@sanclementetimes.com

Did you know that...

• San Clemente has 225 Active listings, with an average asking price of $1,286,000 • In all of Orange County, there are only 5825 Active Listings, which is about 840 less than last year at this time • So far in 2015, 336 homes have sold in San Clemente with an average sales price of $912,184 and took an average of 84 days to sell

SC LIVING GUEST OPINION: Life’s a Beach by Shelley Murphy

Pet of the Week: Katniss

History Repeats Déjà vu all over again in CUSD

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he current controversies surrounding our hometown high school are undeniable and at the forefront for not only parents, students, teachers and staff but our community.

As most residents know, on May 8 Capistrano Unified School District Superintendent Kirsten Vital abruptly terminated San Clemente High School Principal Mike Halt’s employment—six weeks before graduation and during Advanced Placement testing.

Overnight, social media sites popped up supporting Principal Halt. The website www.bringmakeback.org was established to inform and galvanize our community.

The site’s purpose is “…not just about reinstatement but to send a clear message to the Capistrano Unified School District (CUSD) school board that their ongoing disregard for San Clemente students, parents, teachers, schools and residents must end.”

For me, their words ring like déjà vu all over again.

A decade ago I helped collect signatures for petitions to recall select board members of CUSD. While the circumstances of 10 years ago are unrelated to the issues today, some grievances against CUSD’s board of trustees remain the same: political mistrust and personal agendas.

Back then, the grassroots effort eventually led to exposing numerous unethical policies of former superintendent James Fleming, including his infamous Enemies List containing data about individuals (myself included) involved in recall efforts with information about their children.

The recall movement sought reform of a CUSD board that routinely mismanaged finances and disregarded concerns of the more than 50,000 students entrusted to them. Eventually, new board members were elected and ultimately Fleming retired amid accusations of criminal wrongdoing.

“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it,” wrote the 19th century philosopher George Santayana.

Ten years ago, parents battled CUSD’s superintendent—a vindictive man on a personal crusade.

Today parents battle CUSD’s superintendent—a controversial woman with a debatable agenda.

Ten years ago a grassroots swell of parents and students joined together to change a corrupt system.

Today stakeholders, including parents and students, seek justice and reinstatement of a beloved principal.

Ten years ago the CUSD board enabled the actions of a fraudulent man who evenSan Clemente Times May 21–27, 2015

tually retired in disgrace.

Today the CUSD board voted to fire a principal, who in the wake of his questionable termination, displayed unparalleled dignity.

It’s sad that 10 years LIFE’S A BEACH later parents and

By Shelley Murphy students are once again at war with another CUSD board that is incompetent and out of touch with the community they serve.

For the past seven years I’ve had a student at San Clemente High School. Unequivocally, Principal Halt is the best thing to happen to SCHS during that time.

Under his watch, truancies and suspensions reduced and Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate enrollment increased while he worked tirelessly to earn the trust and respect of students, teachers, staff and parents.

Principal Michael Halt’s termination remains shrouded in secrecy; the only explanation offered by Superintendent Vital claims Principal Halt failed to live up to CUSD standards of employment.

It’s laughable and an insult to Mike’s character for Vital to imply a colonel in the United States Marine Corps since 1992 and recipient of military awards for superior leadership—Legion of Merit (Afghanistan) and Bronze Star (Iraq)—was unable to meet their performance requirements.

Mike Halt is entrusted to serve our country on its battlefields but was maligned by CUSD’s hidden minefields of deceit.

This class of 2015 has experienced more than its share of sorrow and loss, but the seniors have bonded together during their grief.

I’m saddened my son’s senior year will end in a cloud of political controversy but also glad that this time around students are rallying to support a revered man who led San Clemente High School by example with integrity, character and honor.

Maybe one silver lining in this travesty is that in exposing the dirty underbelly of CUSD politics it might motivate some seniors to pursue careers fighting injustices, standing-up to bullies and living lives doing the right thing.

Maybe this group of graduates will be inspired to change our community or world.

Maybe that will be Principal Mike Halt’s greatest legacy.

I Like Mike. SC PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, the SC Times provides Guest Opinion opportunities in which selected columnists’ opinions are shared. The opinions expressed in these columns are entirely those of the columnist alone and do not reflect those of the SC Times or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@sanclementetimes.com

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Katniss. Photo: Courtesy

Meet Katniss, a 1-year-old calico with a great purr-sonality. Curious and friendly, Katniss spends most of her day greeting visitors and chasing around toys. Once she settles down, she enjoys lounging in the sun and being petted by the shelter volunteers. If you’re looking for an all-around great kitty, Katniss may be the one for you.

If you would like to know more about Katniss, please call the San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Shelter at 949.492.1617, or visit with her at the shelter, 221 Avenida Fabricante in San Clemente.

Sudoku

BY MYLES MELLOR Last week’s solution:

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

See today’s solution in next week’s issue.

SC SPORTS & OUTDOORS San Clemente

STORIES, SCORES, SCHEDULES AND MORE

Karnazes, Severson and Caverly Inducted into SC Sports Hall of Fame SURFER helped bring what he and his surfing companions thought was an honest representation of what surf culture was at the time, serving as a sharp contrast to other, more mainstream Hollywood surf films released at the time.

“We didn’t aim to get it right. We just knew what was happening and how to portray it for us,” Severson said.

BY STEVE BREAZEALE, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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he 2015 Friends of San Clemente Sports Hall of Fame class opened up the door for a different kind of sports star to stand alongside their peers in the city’s shrine to athletic achievement.

Take ultra-distance runner Dean Karnazes, for example. Karnazes, who has garnered worldwide fame for pulling off incredible feats of distance running, is the first athlete of his kind in the hall.

John Severson, the founder of SURFER magazine, is renowned for being a big wave surf legend but is also recognized for his contributions in depicting surf culture across multiple media platforms.

In a town that has produced dozens of elite watermen and swimmers, Caverly, an Olympic athlete, is the first competitive swimmer to be enshrined.

All three of these unique athletes were honored by the Friends of San Clemente in a ceremony on May 16 at the Vista Hermosa Aquatics Center. Their names will now be adorned on a special wall and mural along with 11 other hall of fame members.

DEAN KARNAZES Karnazes did not start running long distances until the night of his 30th birthday. After celebrating at a bar with friends, Karnazes had an epiphany, feeling the need to leave the bar and run for 30 straight miles. It was a night that the San Clemente native said “forever changed the course of his life”.

Karnazes has continuously pushed his body to extremes ever since.

He once ran for 350 continuous miles, a trek that spanned over three days. He has run ultra-distances in the Sahara Desert and Death Valley when the temperatures pushed upwards of 120 degrees. He’s gone

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SOCCER The West Coast Futbol Club boys U16 team won the Cal South National Cup Championship in Ventura on May 17, besting a field of 76 teams from throughout the southland.

The U16 team, which draws players from San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano, scored 24 goals while conceding only five over a 10-game stretch. They also had five shutouts.

The team will advance to compete in the Far West Regional Championship tournament in Boise, I.D. June 22-28.

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Dean Karnazes, an ultra-marathon runner, makes a jogging pose as he takes the podium for his San Clemente Hall of Fame acceptance speech May 16. Photo: Eric Heinz

to the other extreme as well, finishing a marathon in the South Pole in negative 40 degrees.

Karnazes grabbed national headlines in 2006 when he ran 50 marathons in 50 states in 50 days, ending with the New York City Marathon, which he ran in exactly three hours.

“I find that I am never more alive than when I am struggling and in great pain running long distances,” Karnazes said.

“I’ve never competed against anyone but myself. In doing the things I do, it’s largely you versus you. Mastering your body and mind requires 100 percent focus. I’ve always just tried to be the best me that I could be and figured the rest was beyond my control.”

Karnazes graduated from San Clemente High School but was only on the cross country and track and field teams for his freshman year. Karnazes gravitated towards the Tritons volleyball team, where they finished runner-up at CIF his senior

year, and the surf team, which won a CIF title during his four years.

JOHN SEVERSON Severson grew up surfing the breaks of San Onofre and adopting the golden age surf lifestyle. He would soon develop a passion for the arts, which included directing surf films, photography, painting and writing.

Severson founded SURFER magazine, directed films such as “Surfing Safari” and “Big Wednesday” and is still publishing today. His most recent book, “Surf”, chronicles his journey through surf’s golden years.

Severson witnessed first-hand the rise of surf culture in San Clemente, which he says started at San Onofre State Beach.

He grew up learning how to surf thanks to some of the local lifeguards and sold paintings to support what he calls “the shack life.”

Severson’s films and the founding of

KRISTEN CAVERLY Caverly was a 19-year-old collegiate swimmer for Stanford University when she made a bid to qualify for the United States Olympic swimming team prior to the 2004 Games in Athens.

During qualifying, where swimmers must finish in the top two spots in each race in order to make the team, Caverly came up just short in her three best events. She placed third in the 400 IM, fourth in the 200 IM and fourth in the 200 breaststroke.

She reluctantly tried the 200 backstroke, not her forte, as a last-ditch effort.

She ended up placing second and made the U.S. squad. Caverly finished 17th in the event in Athens.

“The Olympic experience was one of the highest moments of my life and career.

Looking back, it all seems like a dream. It was thrilling, intense and awe-inspiring,” Caverly said.

Caverly, who now lives in Brazil with her husband and four-month-old daughter, was only 8-years-old when she began breaking records at San Clemente Aquatics. She would continue to excel in the pool in high school at San Clemente High, where she set the National High School Record in the 200 IM. She would go on to become a three-time All-American at Stanford. SC

San Clemente residents on the Coast FC boys U16 team include defensemen Braden Zines and Trevor Denney.

FENCING San Clemente resident and Santa Margarita Catholic High School senior Mackenna Lamphere signed her National Letter of Intent to fence for Sacred Heart University as part of a signing day ceremony on campus in April.

Lamphere is a six-year saber fencer and has competed at the local, regional and national level. In 2013, she won the national medals in Division 2 and Division 3 at the United States National Fencing Championships.

The West Coast Futbol Club boys U16 team won their division at the Cal South National Championship.

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Triton Report

BY STEVE BREAZEALE, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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Volleyball Falls to Oilers in CIF Quarterfinals Reigning CIF-SS Division 1 boys volleyball champion Huntington Beach took another step towards a repeat title on May 16 as they swept San Clemente in three sets 25-23, 25-15, 25-18.

Standout senior outside hitter TJ DeFalco led the way for the Oilers (35-0), who have not lost in two seasons, with 19 kills. Josh Tuaniga recorded 38 assists in the win.

The Tritons (28-7) paved their way to the postseason quarterfinals with wins over Redondo Union and Harvard Westlake in the first and second rounds, respectively.

In the second round against Harvard

San Clemente’s Cale Foreman hits against Huntington Beach in the CIF-SS Division 1 quarterfinals on May 16.

Photo: Lynn Hopper

Westlake, senior Brandon Hopper tallied nine kills, Dominic Broussard had eight and Matt August recorded six.

Hopper, Broussard and August will all continue their playing careers in college at UC Santa Barbara, UCLA and UC Irvine, respectively.

Baseball Team Earns Top Seed in Playoffs A 22-7 overall record, wins at the Na-

tional High School Invitational and Loara Tournament and their run at an outright Sea View League title have kept the San Clemente baseball team at the top of the CIF-SS Division 2 rankings for most of the season.

When the final rankings came out on May 18, the Tritons were still No. 1 and will be in that spot heading into the opening round of the playoffs, which begin May 22.

The top-seeded Tritons will play the winner of the wild card play-in game

between Pasadena and Bellflower, which was scheduled for May 20. Results were not available at press time.

The Tritons closed out Sea View League play in convincing fashion, winning seven of their final eight games, highlighted by a twogame sweep of second-place Mission Viejo.

Pitchers Andre Pallante and Will Tribucher have emerged as a powerful one-two combo that will guide the Tritons into the postseason.

Pallante (7-1), a junior, has made eight starts for San Clemente and has thrown 62 1/3 innings, five complete games and has an ERA of 1.68. Pallante has struck out 55 batters and allowed only eight walks all season. “(Pallante) has really been our horse for us. He’s stepped in very nicely. Without him I don’t think we’re in the same spot,” head coach Dave Gellatly said. “He seems to get stronger and stronger. As the season has progressed I think he’s pitching more like a senior, more confidence … he’s just a fierce competitor.”

Tribucher (5-1) has been equally effective over 46 innings pitched. Tribucher has a 1.52 ERA and is holding opposing hitters to a measly .184 batting average.

Tribucher is also hitting .362 with 10 RBIs batting in the heart of the Tritons order.

The Tritons bullpen, anchored by senior Dylan Riddle, has been solid as well. The Tritons entire pitching staff finished the regular season with a cumulative 1.76 ERA. (Cont. on page 22)

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The San Clemente boys tennis team reached the CIF-SS Division 2 semifinals for the first time in school history this season. Photo: Steve Breazeale

(Cont. from page 20)

Tritons Tennis’ CIF Semifinal Appearance a First The trio of senior Billy Whitaker, sophomore Michael Bott and junior Jay Yeam has been close to unbeatable in singles

tennis play this season. The three have led the Tritons all year long and, against Diamond Bar in the CIF-SS Division 2 quarterfinals, they did not disappoint.

Whitaker led off singles play with a win over Diamond Bar’s top player and the No. 2 seeded player in Division 2, sophomore Neil Tengbumroong. Bott

then won his match over Tengbumroong and Yeam finished off the sweep of the top player in his match, a rarity considering Tengbumroong’s pedigree in tournament play.

Behind their strong singles play, the Tritons went on to defeat Diamond Bar 14-4, earning a berth in the postseason’s semifinals for the first time in school history.

While the doubles team of Caden Spencer and Chris Torcaso have been very solid this season, going 26-2 overall, the singles trio has been the driving force behind the Tritons success.

“A lot of teams that play us, it’s hard to go from the first one to the next to the third. They realize ‘Oh my gosh, we’re going to have to work so hard all day long’ and that can be mentally taxing on them,” head coach John Stephens said.

Whitaker, Bott and Yeam have won a combined 187 games out of a possible 193 this year, dropping only six games between them, including in the playoffs.

The Tritons were scheduled to host No. 2 Arcadia in the semifinals May 20.

Results were not available at press time.

Softball Wins League, Heads to Playoffs A three-run seventh inning propelled the San Clemente softball team past La-

guna Hills on May 13 to seal a 3-2 victory and the Sea View League title.

The Tritons won their final four league games of the season to capture the title and they did so in dramatic fashion. The team’s final three games, against Trabuco Hills, San Juan Hills and Laguna Hills, respectively, were all decided by one run and two of the games came down to the final inning. San Clemente’s game against the Stallions ended with a walk-off in the bottom of the seventh The Tritons will host Northwood out of the Pacific Coast League in the opening round of the CIF-SS Division 3 playoffs on May 21.

Darnold Named O.C. Prep Football Player of the Year On May 9, San Clemente’s Sam Darnold was named the O.C. Prep Football Player of the Year at the Brea Lions Orange County All-Star Game luncheon.

Darnold led the Tritons (12-2) to a Sea View League title and an appearance in the CIF-SS Southwest Division championship game in 2014.

Darnold passed for 2,985 yards and 39 touchdowns. He rushed for 785 yards and 13 touchdowns.

The Brea Lions O.C. All-Star Game will be held on July 9 at Orange Coast College.

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SUP Team is Golden

USA stand-up paddle and paddleboard team are world champions

BY ANDREA SWAYNE, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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he Surfing America USA stand-up paddle and paddleboard team are world champions, taking the overall gold at the International Surfing Association World Stand-up Paddle and Paddleboard Championship, May 10 through May 17 in Sayulita, Mexico.

With six gold medals, two silvers and two bronze, the team handily put an end to Australia’s three-year gold run.

“This scrappy bunch was all heart,” said Greg Cruse, team manager and executive director for Surfing America, the San Clemente-based ISA-recognized national governing body for the sport of surfing in the United States. “As underdogs … they solidly beat … Australia, doing what until now was thought to be impossible.

So proud of this team and the way they represented the USA.” The ISA is recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the World Governing Authority for Surfing, Bodyboarding and Surfriding.

Candice Appleby won two gold medals in the Women’s SUP Technical Race and the SUP Distance Race. Izzi Gomez and Sean Poynter earned team USA double gold in Men’s and Women’s SUP Surf. Jack Bark won the Men’s Technical Paddleboard Race and Danny Ching took

Team USA celebrates at the podium after winning the World Team Champion Trophy and team gold medal at the 2015 ISA World Stand-up Paddle (SUP) and Paddleboard Championship May 10-17 in Mexico. Photo: ISA/Ben Reed

TEAM RESULTS 1. USA, 12,123 2. Australia, 10,814 3. Hawaii, 10,285 4. New Zealand, 9,211 5. Brazil, 8,191 6. Mexico, 8,141 7. South Africa, 7,940 8. Spain, 7,799 9. Tahiti, 6,465

10. Peru, 6,400 11. France, 5,939 12. Argentina, 5,630 13. Japan, 5,507 14. Canada, 5,006 15. Great Britain, 4,619 16. Italy, 4,036 17. Denmark, 3,698 18. Sweden, 3,523

top honors in the Men’s Distance Race.

“Representing the USA at the ISA World Championships was a priceless experience,” Appleby said. “I feel so blessed to have had the opportunity to compete against the best athletes in the world in a top-notch event and take home two individual gold medals. I couldn’t have done it without the training and support of my boyfriend and coach Anthony Vela and

SAN JUAN HILLS HIGH SCHOOL SURF TEAM

Scholastic Surf Series High School State Surfing Championships, May 16-18, San Onofre State Park, Church Beach Full results, including team rankings by division, are available online at www.sanclementetimes.com.

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the Performance Paddling Adult Training Club, as well as the Surfing America organization … sponsors, coaches and supporters.”

Team USA came in third with a time of 0:16:50 in the Team Relay event, behind runner-up New Zealand (0:16:33) and winner Australia (0:16:30). Australia’s victory was its fourth straight win in the relay event.

The full team roster included Slater

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GROMS OF THE WEEK

he San Juan Hills High School surf team became three-time state champions with their win at the Scholastic Surf Series Section B State Championships, May 16 to 18 at San Onofre State Park, Church Beach.

The team distinguished themselves from among 14 inland schools in their section, turning in a team performance SSS Competition Director Carolyn Krammer called “excellent” and winning three of five events— Men’s Longboard, Women’s Longboard and Coed Bodyboard.

“San Juan Hills has a really great bunch of surfers,” Krammer said. “And they are really

19. Costa Rica, 2,435 20. Ireland, 1,705 21. Chile, 1,660 22. Venezuela, 1,516 23. Holland, 1,270 24. Barbados, 900 25. Switzerland, 715 26. U.S. Virgin Islands, 700 27. El Salvador, 690

San Juan Hills High School surf team.

Photo: Sheri Crummer

nice kids as well. Their coach Nate Roberts does a fantastic job with the team and it’s reflected in the kids’ attitudes and sportsmanship. If we gave an award for the team with the best sportsmanship, it would go to San Juan Hills, for sure.”—Andrea Swayne

SECTION A TEAM CHAMPIONS: San Clemente High School. SECTION B TEAM CHAMPIONS: San Juan Hills High School. INDIVIDUAL RESULTS: MEN: 1. Jake Wetzel, Carlsbad; 2. Richie Schmidt, Santa Cruz; 3. Ethan Grant, Carlsbad; 4. Cameron Griggs, Capistrano Valley; 5.

Josh Johnson, Mar Vista; 6. Remy Juboori, La Jolla. MEN LONGBOARD: 1. Nick Anderberg, San Dieguito; 2. Trevor Anderberg, San Dieguito; 3. Kevin Skvarna, San Juan Hills; 4. Kai Takayama, San Clemente; 5. Kyle Perez, Dana Hills; 6. Ben Goldstein, Carlsbad. WOMEN: 1. Avalon Johnson, Classical Academy; 2. Bethany Zelasko, Dana Hills; 3. Frankie Seely, Malibu; 4. Vienna Werner, Oak Park; 5. Ashley Held, Soquel; 6. Sidney Johnson, Classical Academy. WOMEN LONGBOARD: 1. Rachel Tilly, San Clemente; 2. Alison Heinemeyer, Dana Hills; 3. Kaira Wallace, Half Moon Bay; 4. Vienna Werner, Oak Park; 5.

Frankie Seely, Malibu; 6. Gabriela McCormick, San Juan Hills. COED BODYBOARD: 1. Jack Jeffcoat, San Juan Hills; 2. Walker Carvalho, San Juan Hills; 3. Boston Stenlake, San Juan Hills; 4. Cole Darland, Capistrano Valley; 5. John Tessin, Tesoro; 6. Spencer Davis, Laguna Beach

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Trout (Los Angeles), Chuck Glynn (San Diego) and Ching (Redondo Beach) in men’s SUP racing; Appleby (San Clemente) in women’s SUP racing and Steve Shlens (Santa Barbara) in men’s prone paddling; Carter Graves (San Diego) in women’s prone paddling; Dave Boehne (Dana Point) and Poynter (San Diego) in men’s SUP surf and Gomez (San Clemente) in women’s SUP surf and Bark (Los Angeles) in men’s prone racing. The team was accompanied by surf coach Ian Cairns, race coach Brody Welte and Cruse.

Gold medalists contributed 1,000 team points per win. Other finalists’ finishes and points contributed included Bark with a second-place in men’s prone distance for 860 points, Boehne with a 13th-place finish in men’s SUP surfing and 450 points; Trout (seventh) and Glynn (ninth) for 555 and 500 points, respectively, in men’s SUP technical; Trout, 10th place and 488 points in men’s SUP distance; Shlens, 12th place and 462 points in men’s prone technical and 10th place for 488 points in men’s prone distance; and Graves with a thirdplace finish and 730 points in women’s prone distance and runner-up in women’s prone technical for 860 points.

“Competing as a team was a truly incredible experience and one that I will hold close to my heart forever,” Appleby added. “It truly was a team effort down there in Mexico. Each individual medal earned by USA athletes was inspiring in itself, but it was the overall goal that really unified each team member and brought us together as a family of athletes. The momentum and support that we all took from each other day after day in competition, was what got us the gold. I’m so honored and humbled to have been a part of something so special, and so very proud to be an American. God Bless America!” SC

SURF FORECAST Water Temperature: 59-62 degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: 6-8’+ Poor-fair Thursday and Friday: A small new SSW swell moves in for the end of the week, joined by small and steep-angled NW swell-mix. Most better breaks in the region top out around waist high, with rare sets going slightly larger for top combo exposures around the best tides. Moderate+ onshore flow rises up from the W/WNW each day, staying lightest in the mornings, as a series of lows impact the region with another chance at rain showers.

Outlook: Small SSW swell continues Saturday, then is replaced by a better blend of SW/S swells heading into next week. NW swell-mix may tick mack up some early next week as well.

Check the full premium forecast on Surfline for more details and the longer range outlook.

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