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San Clemente’s Sam Darnold receives a New York Jets jersey after being drafted third overall in the first round.

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legas stated in the release. “We are willing to continue being a leader in these efforts, but we need the County and our fellow cities to be good partners. There needs to be more ideas, fewer roadblocks, and more of us asking: ‘How can we collectively move forward?’ Those without homes demand better of their cities. We demand better of our neighbors.”

The release continued saying Santa Ana has tried to hold meetings with cities in the past, such as one instance in 2016 when it requested a meeting with the 33 other cities. The release stated that eight months later, only 12 of the 33 other cities attended such a meeting.

A meeting on April 19 of the mayors of cities in Orange County, particularly the southern portion, identified a location in Santiago Canyon, but that was rejected by the Orange County Board of Supervisors a few days later.

Five things San Clemente should know this week Former Sovereign Health Employees Allege Grievances of Payroll, Health Insurance THE LATEST: Several former employees of Dual Diagnostics, Inc., which does business as Sovereign Health in San Clemente, claimed they have not been paid in almost two weeks. The employees said they have been waiting on their final check and current employees are waiting to be paid after a “glitch” in the payroll system.

Sovereign Health is a large corporation that provides behavioral health treatment services and is typically reimbursed for those services through clients’ health insurance plans.

Sovereign officials said the company will get everyone what they are due, but some people said they couldn’t wait for that undetermined pay date because they were facing eviction notices. The former employees said they would not speak on the record because they didn’t want to face any potential retaliation, though they no longer have a position with the company as of late April.

“The payroll delay stems from delayed insurance reimbursement related to a change in billing vendors and from cash flow interruptions related to external forces,” Sovereign stated in responses to questions emailed by the San Clemente Times. “The last paychecks were issued on April 17, and that was for employees who are paid on the 15th and last day of each month. The late paycheck was for employees who are paid bi-weekly. Our Finance Department has been working feverishly to address cash flow interruptions in order to pay employees as soon as possible.”

According to emails the former Sovereign employees provided to the San Clemente Times, Sovereign Health has been dealing with payroll issues since at least late March. Each email that followed into April said they were dealing with issues from a new payroll software and that it wasn’t related to any lawsuits or other intervention.

As far as company-provided health insurance options for its employees, Sovereign said it has been looking into alternative plans it once provided.

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Clockwise from top left, Democratic candidates Doug Applegate and Mike Levin as well as Republican Candidates Rocky Chavez and Brian Maryott participate in a forum for the 49th congressional district in California on April 30 at Capo Beach Church. Photos: Daniel Ritz

(canceling insurance) has been delayed,” the email stated. “To remove this delay and to ensure access to affordable coverage, Sovereign has determined that it would be in the best interest of both our staff and the company to cancel implementation of company-sponsored, employeebenefit plans. This action will release those who enrolled in the proposed benefit plan to seek coverage from other sources including State Exchanges.”

By law, companies that have more than 50 employees are required to provide some kind of option for health insurance to its employees. Sovereign Health did not disclose how many employees it has on its payroll.

“We hire new employees on a daily basis,” Sovereign officials stated in an email when asked for that number.

WHAT’S NEXT: Sovereign Health has been the subject of various investigations by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) through reports regarding its practices of housing patients and billing insurance companies large amounts related to its clients’ treatment.

“The reputation of Sovereign Health was defamed by the ‘raid,’ and has affected patients enrolling into our treatment program,” officials stated in an email.

“Sovereign Health’s ability to grow has suffered and the livelihoods of hundreds of employees and the welfare of their families has been affected by the FBI ‘raid.’”

Officials said the payroll glitch affected employees in other states as well. Sovereign Health operates facilities throughout the U.S. —EH

Santa Ana Sues Orange County, All its Cities over Homeless Issues THE LATEST: The city of Santa Ana City Council sent out a press release late Wednesday, April 25, stating that it had voted to authorize the city’s attorney to take legal action against all cities in Orange County to “compel parties to take immediate steps toward addressing homelessness throughout the County,” the release stated.

Santa Ana filed an attachment to the lawsuit that has already been in debate between the county and Orange County Catholic Worker, which sued the county after it tried to remove homeless people from the Santa Ana riverbed without a place to house them.

Santa Ana is arguing that it has taken in more than its fair share of the county’s homeless population, claiming the Orange County Health Care Agency found more than 50 percent of the 1,030 homeless people reported were from somewhere other than Santa Ana after conducting its own research and survey of the homeless in its borders. San Clemente Times has requested a copy of that report.

The release said the Santa Ana City Council made the decision to file suit following the Orange County Board of Supervisors’ decision to not establish a homeless shelter in Santiago Canyon (see full story below).

“The City of Santa Ana has been a leader in addressing homelessness in Orange County,” City Councilmember Juan Vil-

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WHAT’S NEXT: Federal Judge David O. Carter will now have to reconcile the requests from Santa Ana, which is to force all the cities to designate areas where a homeless shelter could be placed—this is already enforced under Senate Bill 2 (the common name of the law that requires such zoning for a homeless shelter’s existence).

In analysis, it may move things forward faster if actions force the cities to establish legislation or policy to make the process of establishing a shelter easier rather than just ensuring the land is planned for such operations, but that action remains to be seen. —EH

Citizens 2018 Candidate Forum for 49th Congressional Race THE LATEST: On April 30, close to 300 people gathered inside the Capo Beach Church for the Citizens 2018 49th Congressional District Tri-City Candidate Forum hosted by nonprofit groups Coalition to Save San Clemente, Capo Cares and Advocates for Responsible Treatment.

Featured in the forum were Democrats Mike Levin (San Juan Capistrano) and Douglas Applegate (San Clemente). The Republican representatives were Brian Maryott (San Juan Capistrano) and Rocky Chavez (Oceanside).

The candidates were selected based on recent polling data taken from the April 11 SurveyUSA Election Poll #23919. The forum was intended to be balanced, and if a candidate was unable to attend, the next candidate was approached.

Toni Nelson, representing Capo Cares, introduced the event to the crowd as a forum where candidates would be able to focus on local issues compared to previous (Cont. on page 4) www.sanclementetimes.com

EYE ON SC (Cont. from page 3) forums and debates that discussed federal issues.

Candidates each had one minute to answer questions submitted from the community. Questions included local issues such as sober living homes, gun violence in schools, homelessness and the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station.

From his opening statement, and often afterwards, Mike Levin seemed to invoke passion from the crowd as he took clear stances against any form of Toll Road extension, the immediate removal of nuclear waste from SONGS and an assault weapons ban.

Both Armed forces veterans, current front runners Applegate and Chavez took considerably more middle-line approaches in their responses, including Applegate’s approach to declaring “patient brokering” in the behavioral health treatment industry a felony.

“Sure, you can criminalize it more and more, but let’s look at what that has done for the drug culture in America,” Applegate said. “We need to take a look at the underlying fundamental issues like opioid addiction and bio-tech solutions to addiction.”

Maryott, repeatedly speaking on Republican momentum on the federal level including numerous accolades for President Trump’s tax reform bill, spoke on the need for reform in Sacramento.

“We brought this on ourselves,” Maryott reasoned, using the specific example of Proposition 47, passed by California voters in 2014, which classified some nonviolent crimes to misdemeanors.

WHAT’S NEXT: All of the candidates will compete in a top-two primary on Tuesday, June 5 and the top two vote-getters, regardless of party affiliation, will advance to the general election on Nov. 6.—Daniel Ritz

Trolley Program Looks to Add Wednesday to Schedule THE LATEST: San Clemente City Council voted to apply for additional funding and to allocate funding for its summer trolley program to add Wednesday to its already Thursday-through-Sunday route.

The trolley program, which blew the lid off its own requirements for grant funding (and expectations) of ridership numbers, has been examined at length by this and prior City Councils. The discussion on May 1 in Council Chambers revolved around how much money the city is willing to put up.

Funding the majority for the trolley program comes through Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) funding as well as contributions from the city through the air quality management fund.

The Friends of San Clemente Beaches, Parks and Recreation Foundation also kicked in $10,000 for the first year.

But that air quality fund, which City Manager James Makshanoff said wasn’t a big fund to begin with, has dwindled to about $50,000 remaining. It’s going to cost at least $64,000—based on math done that night by Council members—to add a day to the service.

Even then, that money may only fund the Thursday service through July 12 because the city hasn’t received approval from OCTA yet on its new extension.

The city will not connect to Dana Point or other systems this year; City Council voted at a prior meeting to look at those options in 2019.

WHAT’S NEXT: Due to the successes of the city’s program last year, it’s likely the Wednesday service will run through the end of the season, but it also depends on how many cities apply for funding and how

Several bills related to storage of spent nuclear fuel are circulating U.S. Congress this term. For more information about the bills, visit the article in this week’s edition at www.sanclementetimes.com. Photo: File

their applications stack up.

The trolley program runs from May 25 to Sept. 31 and is free to the public. —EH

Council Examines Latest SONGS Legislation THE LATEST: At least six pieces of federal legislation are being considered this year in Congress, as representatives and locals continue to find ways to store the spent nuclear fuel at San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS).

City Council voted to direct its staff to identify lobbyists who are experts in energy legislation as well as reach out to neighboring cities to consider a bill that could give local entities millions of dollars for being involuntary participants in temporary storage. The payments could be related to enhancing safety for residents in proximity of the site.

There are also bills from Sen. Kamala Harris and a few other representatives and another bill that is essentially the same as other pieces of legislation from Rep. Darrell Issa and others that would open the opportunity for interim storage of the spent nuclear fuel until the federal government can find something to do with it permanently. Federal laws currently do not allow for temporary storage of such fuel.

WHAT’S NEXT: Ray Lutz, executive director of the advocacy group Citizens’ Oversight Projects, said he would like to see amendments to the bill asking for funding in lieu of storing the fuel.

As it reads, the bill is pretty open-ended and states that the money would go to jurisdictions of where the nuclear facility is located. If that’s the case, only San Diego County would be entitled to such funds. —EH

Attention: Short-Term Lodging San Clemente Woman Suspected in DUI Murder Unit Meeting is May 9 Meeting starts promptly at 4 p.m.

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ervor over what people said was a lack of notice of a meeting to discuss amendments to the short-term lodging laws that San Clemente implemented in 2016 came to a headway at the May 1 City Council meeting.

People who have a vested interest in short-term lodging units, whether to operate them or banish them to a foreign land, said they didn’t have enough time to prepare for the discussion.

Neither did City Council on Tuesday, as it didn’t have a quorum to discuss that particular issue—with Council members

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Steve Swartz and Chris Hamm absent and Mayor Tim Brown planning to recuse himself because of a conflict of interest.

The meeting is now scheduled for 4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 9 at the City Council chambers, located at 100 Avenida Presidio.

The meeting is to examine the settlement agreement that was forged last month between the city of San Clemente and the Vacation Renal Alliance, which sued the city over its STLU laws.

For more information regarding the discussion, visit this article at www.sanclementetimes.com to find resources. SC

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ani Duarte, 27, of San Clemente pleaded not guilty to three counts of murder on Monday, April 29 for driving under the influence and striking a vehicle in Huntington Beach on March 29, killing three teenagers from Las Vegas.

Duarte posted bail for the $100,000 on which she was initially held, but on Sunday she was taken into custody once again and held on a $5 million bond after authorities said she may have planned to flee the country, a press release from

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Huntington Beach Police Department stated.

According to the release, police stated new evidence had come to light and they saw Duarte as a flight risk.

Duarte was taken into custody at 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 29 in Downey after investigators said she may have intended to flee the country to avoid prosecution, authorities said.

If convicted, Duarte could face up to 51 years to life in prison, according to the Orange County District Attorney’s Office. SC www.sanclementetimes.com

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SATURDAY, MAY 5

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP 10-11:30 a.m. Join with others who are in the same place to take on this battle together. Heritage Christian Fellowship, 190 Avenida La Pata, San Clemente. 949.637.8161. donnavigil2@gmail.com or 714.255.1261, linda_crdv@yahoo.com.

SUNDAY, MAY 6

BLOOD DRIVE 8 a.m.-2 p.m. American Red Cross of San Diego will be onsite. San Clemente Presbyterian Church, 119 Avenida De La Estrella. www. redcross.org.

DEL MAR FARMERS’ MARKET 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Bundles of flowers, fresh produce and much more every Sunday. Avenida Del Mar. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY SUNDAY SPECIALS 9 a.m.-1 p.m. All fiction books are 50 percent off, excluding classics.

Great selections available. Volunteer opportunities are available for three-hour morning or afternoon shifts. Inquire at the bookstore. 242 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente.

949.492.3493.

TUESDAY, MAY 8

BECAUSE I LOVE YOU (BILY) MEETING 6:30-8:30 p.m. Meets every Tuesday. Because I Love You (BILY) helps parents find solutions to any crisis they are experiencing due to their children’s (adult or minor) poor choices. Presbyterian Church. 119 Avenida De La Estrella. www.bilysc. org.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 9

PUBLIC SAFETY TASK FORCE MEETING 6 p.m. The next Public Safety Task Force meeting will be held at the City Council Chambers, located at 100 Avenida Presidio. 949.361.8200. www.san-clemente.org.

VFW POST 7142 MEETING 7 p.m. San Clemente VFW Post 7142 will conduct its regularly scheduled meeting. Elks Lodge, 1505, N. El Camino Real. 949.464.8391. www.vfw7142.com.

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After the success of its pop-up shop, Hurley Factory Store opened a permanent location at the Outlets at San Clemente, which debuted in September 2017. The shop features men’s, women’s and boys’ swimwear and apparel.

Hurley is a surf lifestyle brand that designs and manufactures apparel, footwear and accessories.

The store at the Outlets at San Clemente, located at 101 W. Avenida Vista Hermosa, is in Suite 510. Store hours are Monday through Sunday from 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

For more information, visit www.outletsatsanclemente.com.

Month-Long Food Drive for Local Dogs in Need Three Dog Bakery has launched its May food drive to help dogs in need. Participating Three Dog Bakery stores across the United States, Canada and Hong Kong are holding food drives.

“The Three Dog Bakery Foundation was created for the love and desire for all dogs to live long, healthy and happy lives,” a press release from the foundation stated.

“One of the goals of the foundation is to raise awareness of and support for dogs in need. In keeping with the mission of Three Dog Bakery, San Clemente’s store has partnered with the Camp Pendleton Animal Shelter to help reach its goal of 1,200 pounds of food to feed the shelter dogs.”

For more information about the food drive, visit www.threedogsc.com.

CUSD Information Night on Internet-Related Crimes Against Children The Capistrano Unified School District (CUSD) and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD), in partnership with state Sen. Pat Bates and Assemblyman Bill Brough, invite parents and students grades three through 12 to a night of education on internet-related crimes against children. The event is at 6 p.m. on May 8 at the CUSD Education Center, located at 33122 Valle Rd; San Juan Capistrano.

Due to the subject matter, students under grade three will not be admitted.

Members of the Child Exploitation Task Force comprised of Homeland Security Investigations, OCSD and the Orange County District Attorney’s Office will provide education to parents and guardians as well as students in grades three to six and grades seven to 12.

Their mission is to investigate internetrelated crimes against children by re-

The Hurley Factory Store is now open at the Outlets at San Clemente, located at 101 W. Avenida Vista Hermosa. Photo: Courtesy of the Outlets at San Clemente

sponding to reports of child exploitation and aggressively pursuing those who seek to prey on children. They also seek to teach children the dangers associated with using the internet as well as educate parents about the benefits of actively monitoring their child’s online activity.

Call 949.234.9200 to RSVP.

Concordia Elementary Sees Success with Makerspace Lab Concordia Elementary recently celebrated the one-year anniversary of its Makerspace Lab, a dedicated classroom space on campus where students use a variety of materials to plan, create and build projects of their own design and choosing.

The makerspace concept is part of a larger initiative known as STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math), a fast-growing movement within K-12 education. Makerspaces provide opportunities for students to tinker, experiment, learn new skills and be creative. In the makerspace, they are the ones in charge.

For more information, visit www.makerspaceforeducation.com/makerspace.html.

AAUW to Host Travelogue Presentation May 19 On Saturday, May 19, the San ClementeCapistrano Bay Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will meet for the installation of new officers and a travelogue presentation. Members Lee Winocur Field and Marcia Milchiker will share their exciting journey to the Middle East. Travel with them to Egypt, Jordan and Israel as they share highlights of their recent interfaith tour of these ancient lands.

The meeting starts at 8:45 a.m. at Café Mozart, located at 31952 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. Cost is $22 and checks must be received by May 12. For more information on where to send your check, go to www.sccb-ca.aauw.net or send email inquiries to aauw.sccb@cox.net.

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San Clementeans Reach The Music Center’s ‘Spotlight’ Grand Prize Final The Music Center named 14 outstanding Southern California high school students as grand prize finalists in the 30th annual The Music Center’s Spotlight program (Spotlight), a free nationally recognized scholarship and arts training program for teens. Two grand prize finalists were named in each of seven categories, including acting, ballet, non-classical dance, classical voice, non-classical voice, classical instrumental and jazz instrumental. All finalists will receive $5,000 scholarships and appear in a ticketed grand finale performance, open to the public, at 7 p.m. on June 5 at The Music Center’s Walt Disney Concert Hall. Spotlight grand prize finalists were chosen from more than 1,400 Southern California students who participated in the year-long program.

San Clemente residents Nicole Denney, 16, of San Clemente High School, is a finalist in ballet, and Marcus Sarjeant, 17, of Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA), is a finalist in non-classical dance. For more information, visit www.musicenter.org.

Hanaeleh’s Annual Fundraiser to Support Horses and Veterans Hanaeleh Horse Rescue and Advocacy will host its annual Hanaeleh “Hoe Down” fundraiser from 5-8 p.m. on Saturday, May 12 at its facility in Trabuco Canyon. The funds raised will go toward helping to support the horses at its facility and fund its Equine-Assisted Coaching (EAC) program for military veterans. This is the second year that Hanaeleh has been offering EAC programs at no cost to military veterans. For more information, visit www.hanaeleh.org.

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NORMALIZING DANGEROUS BEHAVIORS CORD BAUER, San Clemente

Dear City Council and Chief Lt. Mike Peters, Hopefully you’re aware of what happened with Concordia Elementary when a class took a field trip to San Clemente State Beach, where school children walked into the bathroom to be screamed at and threatened by a transient. What might be traumatizing and potentially dangerous for these children will fall under the “quality of life” disturbance calls that our sheriffs will get. In fact, you all know that the calls have increased this year, and it’s not because of a Facebook page.

San Clemente seems to be allowing this normalization of dangerous behavior. We now have a good number of homeless from Orange County taking the bus to North Beach because our town is gaining a reputation as a great place to settle. Our $6 million Ole Hanson grounds are simply a place for the homeless to hang around and wait for handouts, or their drug deliveries. It’s all known. It’s all documented. Perhaps last summer’s “Skirball fire” started by transients will be this summer’s “Marblehead fire.” Or perhaps the transient in the bathroom will do more than just yell next time.

You also know that for the past two years the “San Clemente Cares” Facebook page has contacted every possible official in Orange County—our Congressman and even our potential new representatives—in order to let them know how we feel about this issue. And we also know that Sacramento is largely to blame.

But what is San Clemente doing? I’m sure you’re doing “something,” and if so your public relations department is sadly lacking.

If what we see is everything you’re going to do, please tell me. I’ll be planning trips this summer to scout out a new place to live for my family.

At the last Mission Viejo City Council meeting, the City Council voted—unanimously— to oppose Assemblyman Rocky Chavez’s bill, AB 2796, that redefines the 241 Toll Road as ending at Oso Parkway, its current terminus.

Mayor Wendy Bucknam calls on the citizens of Mission Viejo to raise up and demand that this bill be defeated because, according to them, this will force more traffic to travel into Mission Viejo. Mayor Ed Sachs has trouble even identifying the streets Avenida La Pata, Avenida Pico and Antonio Parkway.

According to the IBI study, at best, the Toll Road will take away 12,000 cars from the freeway — and not all of those cars will travel into Mission Viejo (some to Dana Point, Laguna Niguel, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano).

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The leaders of Mission Viejo are willing to destroy a city’s historical and environmental legacy so their residents are not burdened by a few cars. Mission Viejo is also unwilling to look at alternatives that will provide the same dismal traffic relief for one-tenth of the cost.

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The leaders of Mission Viejo are willing to destroy a city’s historical and environmental legacy so their residents are not burdened by a few cars. Mission Viejo is also unwilling to look at alternatives that will provide the same dismal traffic relief for one-tenth of the cost.

I call on Mission Viejo to be a good neighbor and don’t “throw San Clemente under the bus.”

the drunks and druggies.

The same people who insist that we give are the ones who side with illegal immigrants.

Look, illegal is just that. Yet they have advocates who have gotten laws pushed through that say we have to give free healthcare and daycare along with cellphones and school lunches. All of this supported by left-wing liberals who believe socialism is good for all. And everyone should have the same amount of money in their bank account.

These same liberals and their crooked politician friends have voted for higher gas taxes and the latest report is that they have billions to spend. We have all seen this movie before.

Back to the homeless population in South Orange County, where did they all come from? It’s as if they came here overnight.

I suspect the Ventura/Santa Barbara area is part of the problem. I was there about eight years ago and counted at least 50 trashy, drugged-out, alcoholic, Caucasian, 30-ish-year-old men, all in one shopping center asking for money.

I was in fear for my safety and had to leave someone in my vehicle while I was shopping in fear of vandalism.

Our actions, not reactions, are vital to the welfare and safety of all residents and visitors to our wonderful beachside community.

This burden is not the problem of the taxpayers. It’s up to local and state officials. Putting homeless shelters on the beach and sober living facilities next to nice homes and schools is out of the question. I’m not a NIMBY and I believe the toll road should run behind San Clemente.

That being said, the homeless shelters need to be far from populated areas—anywhere that doesn’t drive down property values or make hardworking folks fear for their children’s safety and uncomfortable going to convenient stores.

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HELPING THE HOMELESS IN SAN CLEMENTE KERRY SINK, San Clemente

I am tired of being told by pastors and thrift store personnel to be more compassionate and supportive.

Everyone recognizes that the homeless are troubled or down on their luck or some other circumstance. We also know that many of them are just looking for a handout and a carefree lifestyle, to put it sarcastically. Those who are truly in dire straits are the ones who deserve help, not

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Join the San Clemente Times for Beachside Chat, Friday, May 4 at 8 a.m. at Café Calypso 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. www.sanclementetimes.com

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YOGA ON TAP 11 a.m. Yoga on Tap is held at Left Coast’s tasting room in San Clemente. This is a one-hour yoga class, followed by a pint of beer. It’s a great way to get to know your local fellow yogis and beer drinkers. The cost is $10. Left Coast Brewery, 1251 Puerta Del Sol, San Clemente. 949.276.6014 or www.leftcoastbrewing.com.

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PET PROJECT FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER 5 p.m. The event will support the homeless animals at the San Clemente/Dana Point Animal Shelter. OC Tavern will donate 20 percent of your check to the Pet Project Foundation. The event is for the whole family, with chances to win raffle prizes.

Thursday | 03 TABLE TENNIS FOR SENIORS 10 a.m.-1 p.m. All seniors 55 or older are welcome to join the Table Tennis Club at the Shorecliff Terrace Mobile Home Park. Any skill level is welcome and entry is free. 3000 Calle Nuevo, San Clemente.

949.481.2275. jnl5555@yahoo.com.

‘VANYA & SONYA & MASHA & SPIKE’ 7 p.m. (2 p.m. Sunday matinee) The latest Cabrillo Playhouse creation ‘Vanya & Sonya & Masha & Spike’ will run through May 13. Tickets are $20. The play runs Thursday, Friday and Saturdays with Sunday matinees. Vanya and his adopted sister Sonya live a quiet life in the Pennsylvania farmhouse where they grew up. Masha returns, not only unexpectedly but with her 20-something boy toy, Spike. A weekend of rivalry, regret and raucousness begins. 202 Avenida Cabrillo.

949.492.0465. www.cabrilloplayhouse.org.

Friday | 04 LIVE MUSIC AT IVA LEE’S 7 p.m. Join Iva Lee’s for live music every Wednesday through Sunday. For the ultimate live music experience, be sure to reserve a lounge table on Fridays and Saturdays. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.361.2855. www.ivalees. com.

LIVE MUSIC: WATERMAN’S HARBOR 4-7 p.m. Join Waterman’s Harbor for live music with Hans & Janine every Friday. Waterman’s Harbor. 34661 Street of the Golden Lantern, Dana Point.

949.764.3474. www.watermandp.com.

ORANGE COUNTY WINE CRUISE 5:30 p.m. Join Dana Wharf for a 90-minute evening cruise aboard the luxury catamaran. The cruises run Friday and Sunday evenings. Tickets are $49. Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching. 34675 Street of the Golden Lantern, Dana Point.

949.496.5794. www.danawharf.com.

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 9: THE MARKET AT NORTH BEACH RETURNS 4-8 p.m. The Market will be offered every Wednesday throughout the summer until August 29. Operating hours will be 4-8 p.m. to accommodate later shoppers. The farmer’s market includes seasonal organic fruits and veggies, flowers, baked bread and often the fresh-catch fish of the day. A new addition to the farmer’s area will be an assorted array of freshly prepared foods, including homemade tamales to bring home or snack on at the food court. Back by popular demand will be the food trucks and artisan vendors selling unique and handmade goods with a special area that will feature members and artists from the San Clemente Art Association. The market will also periodically showcase local musicians. The Recreation Division will organize a kids’ zone, bringing in the popular Fun on the Run truck loaded with crafts and low organized games. City class instructors will teach a variety of hands-on arts, science projects and more. Interested vendors may contact the city’s Recreation Division to obtain an application at recreation@san-clemente. org. Booth space is limited and restricted to handmade arts and crafts items. For more information, call the Recreation Division at 949.361.8264.

Saturday | 05 CHILI COOK OFF Noon-5 p.m. After years of San Juan Capistrano’s beloved Chili Cook Off event being absent, the savory, taste-bud craving event is making a comeback on Saturday, May 5. Gates open at noon with $5 admission, but kids under 5 eat free.

The Chili Cook Off is sanctioned by the International Chili Society, so there are some rules that will need to be followed for competitors in the chili contests to go onto final rounds. The last day to enter into the competition is Thursday, May 3.

Interested chefs can enter by emailing susangregory1252@gmail.com. Swallow’s Inn, at 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. 888.465.4950.

OUTLETS AT SAN CLEMENTE TO FIESTA DE MAYO 1-3 p.m. The event will feature local Mariachis, Ballet Folklórico and familyfriendly fun, including crafts, balloon artists, face painters and a chance to win a $500 shopping spree. Young performers

between the ages of eight and 18 from Ballet Folklórico de San Juan Capistrano will perform a variety of traditional dances. www.outletsatsanclemente.com.

SAN CLEMENTE CHORAL SOCIETY 3 p.m. Come enjoy an hour of fun and uplifting music with the San Clemente Choral Society when they present their spring concert, “It’s All About Music.”

Tickets are available for $15 adults and $5 for children at ticketsales@sccs-arts.org or by calling 949.272.8435 and will be available at the door. San Clemente Presbyterian Church, located at 19 North Avenida de la Estrella.

KONTRAPUNKTUS PRESENTS MENTORS, PUPILS & SCIONS 8 p.m. Kontrapunktus, a neo-baroque orchestra, presents ‘Mentors, Pupils & Scions’ featuring the music of J.S. Bach, Telemann, Corelli and The New Baroque Music of Mark Moya. The concert is free, for tickets visit www.kontrapunktus.com.

Mission Basilica Catholic Church, 31520 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano.

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I-5 FREEDOM NETWORK THIRD BIRTHDAY 5-10 p.m. Join the i-5 Freedom Network to celebrate its third birthday l. Beer specials and raffles will be open to the public. The nonprofit organization was founded three years ago by getting unanimous support from San Clemente City Council for its efforts to educate people about human trafficking. Pizza Port, 301 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente. 929.373.3638. www.i5freedomnetwork.org.

Monday | 07 FREE GUITAR LESSONS 5-6 p.m. Free beginner level acoustic guitar lessons for middle school to college age youth every Monday. 1040 Calle Negocio, San Clemente. 949.388.0114. www.communityoutreachalliance.com.

BINGO AT GOODY’S 7 p.m. Every Monday, Goody’s hosts a Bingo night for a charity of the week.

Cards are $1 per sleeve. Goody’s Tavern.

206 S. El Camino Real. 949. 492.3400. www.goodystavern.com.

Tuesday | 08 HAPA J’S TACO TUESDAY 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Join Hapa J’s for a taco Tuesday that reaches beyond your average chicken or carne asada tacos. Enjoy seared ahi poke, kalbi short rib and kalua pig tacos in addition to the more traditional selections. 2016 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.276.6675. www.hapajs.com.

OPEN MIC NIGHT 6-10 p.m. Singer/songwriters perform at The Point Restaurant open mic every Tuesday. 34085 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point. 949.464.5700. www.thepointrestaurantandbar.com.

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258 Calle Campesino, San Clemente A rare find, this gorgeous custom 5 bed/5.5 bath home in coveted Cyprus Cove has numerous recent upgrades. Upon entering through the custom wood gates, the courtyard welcomes you with Saltillo tile and a built-in barbecue.

Perfect for al-fresco entertaining. Once inside you’ll find two separate living areas perfect for entertaining with an open flow from the kitchen, as well as a main floor bedroom or office with it’s own bath and walk-in closet. In 2016 the kitchen was fully remodeled with an Arabesque tile backsplash, custom cabinets, georgous antique-finish granite counters and stainless farmhouse sink. Wood beams add to the coastal feeling in the kitchen and fmaily room. Upstairs, you’ll find 4 large bedrooms, all with ensuite bathrooms. The crowning feature is the panoramic ocean view rooftop deck, perfect for watching the incredible San Clemente sunsets.

Jessica Johnson 949.505.1941 JJ@JJmyrealtor.com CAL BRE: 01948329

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Wednesday | 09 FRENCH CONVERSATION CLUB 2-4 p.m. Every Wednesday. Look for the table with the French flag surrounded by a group of people speaking French. No cost to join. Café Calypso. 114 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente. 949.493.5228, or 949.369.5482.

FREE COMEDY AT BLOOMS IRISH SPORTS BAR 8:30 p.m. Every Wednesday, free comedy at Blooms Irish Sports Bar with food and drink specials. 2391 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.218.0120.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE COACH HOUSE: MESHELL NDEGEOCELLO 8 p.m. Meshell Ndegeocello, a singersongwriter, rapper and bassist, is coming to The Coach House. Musically, Ndegeocello’s album Ventriloquism has the hallmarks of all of Ndegeocello’s work, lush and investigative, subversive and sublime. She pays tribute to her diverse influences and audiences will hear them layered over one another. Admission is $25 and the doors open at 6 p.m. The Coach House. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. 949.496.8930. www.thecoachhouse.com.

At the Movies: ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ is Victorious at the Box Office

BY MEGAN BIANCO, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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ne cool thing about a huge film universe—like the Marvel movies—is that we have up to a hundred significant characters in dozens of films all affiliated with each other, meaning that we could possibly see a favorite character again relatively sooner than later. A current example is how the most epic Marvel blockbuster to exist so far, Avengers: Infinity War, features Black Panther (Chadwick Boseman) and his friends only a couple of months after his own solo feature. This is neat because we would usually have to wait two to three years for a sequel in other franchises.

After preparing for the past two years, mega-villain Thanos (Josh Brolin) is now not only a menace to the Guardians of the Galaxy, but to all of the Avengers.

Photo: Courtesy of Marvel

With the help of powerful sidekicks Ebony Maw (Tom Vaughan-Lawlor) and Proxima Midnight (Carrie Coon), Thanos has all but two of the six “infinity stones” that will magically allow him to control the whole universe. With their power, he’s planning on wiping out half of the population.

Infinity War has the most Marvel stars of any picture thus far, including Iron Man (Robert Downey, Jr.), Thor (Chris Hemsworth), Captain America (Chris Evans), Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), Star-

Lord (Chris Pratt) and Spider-Man (Tom Holland).

In what could have easily been a bloated mess, directors Anthony and Joe Russo wisely chose to have the plot revolve around Thanos, with the superheroes being the supporting characters with multiple subplots. Whether you are still invested in Marvel characters or feeling the fatigue, Infinity War impressively delivers as the first essential summer blockbuster. SC

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The city of San Clemente, the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce and a variety of performances will host the annual Cinco de Mayo celebration on Saturday, May 5 at Max Berg Plaza Park. Photo: File

Saturday Soiree Cinco De Mayo to be Celebrated this Weekend at Max Berg Plaza Park

BY ERIC HEINZ, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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he city of San Clemente will host its 28th annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta from 2-6 p.m. on Saturday, May 5 at Max Berg Plaza Park, located at 1100 Calle Puente.

The celebration will kick off with mariachis and feature food trucks, a beer garden hosted by the Chamber of Commerce, children’s activities and games as well as the Fun on the Run Mobile Recreation Truck. Children’s activities will include a horse derby, giant slide, petting zoo, face painting, games, art activities and a trackless train. Stage entertainment schedule is: 2 p.m. Mariachi Los Patrillos, 3 p.m. Chinelos Dancers, 3:30 p.m. Los Fabulocos, 4:30 p.m. Grupo Folklorico Nuevo Amanecer, 5 p.m. Grupo Dilema.

Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate in the “Spanish Village by the Sea” with authentic Mexican food and family fun for everyone. For information contact the city of San Clemente’s Recreation Division at 949.361.8264, 949.429.8797 or www.sanclemente.org/recreation. SC

Outlets Seek Nonprofits for Shopping Extravaganza

BY ERIC HEINZ, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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he Outlets at San Clemente is seeking nonprofit organizations to participate in its fourth annual Shopping Extravaganza charity fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 6. During the event, consumers will receive exclusive discounts at most stores, while Outlets at San Clemente donates $25 for every $35 ticket purchased to a local nonprofit organization of the shopper’s choice.

Last year’s event hosted 2,000 attendees who helped raised more than $56,000 to benefit 38 local nonprofits.

All applicants are required to attend a one-hour informational meeting on Tuesday, May 15 at either 9 a.m. or 6 p.m. in the Outlets at San Clemente VIP Lounge,

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located at 101 W. Vista Hermosa.

The meeting will cover the event details, clarify expectations of participating nonprofit partners and provide an opportunity to meet the Outlets at San Clemente team and ask questions. In addition to exclusive discounts, Shopping Extravaganza includes entertainment, prizes, opportunity drawings for more than $40,000 in gift cards, lunch, and wine and cocktail tastings.

Outlets at San Clemente Shopping Extravaganza nonprofit applications are now available online at ShopOSC. com/2018ShopExApply. All applications must be turned in by Thursday, May 31, to be considered for participation in this year’s event. SC

in business by sports seasons.

“With student-athletes, their seasons are short, like the football season you play 10 games, maybe more, but you don’t have time to sit out a month or two for an ankle sprain,” Souza said. “The key is seeing them quickly.”

30-Year Anniversary

20-Year Anniversary

SCOR PHYSICAL THERAPY, INC. 653 Camino De Los Mares, Suite No. 110 949.496.0122 www.rsmpt.com Daniel Souza, DPT, owner and president of SCOR Physical Therapy, Inc., started working with athletes and clients in San Clemente 30 years ago. He’s been specializing in orthopedic, outpatient care across the three decades of his business.

SCOR, which stands for San Clemente Orthopedic Rehabilitation, has been working with San Clemente High School student-athletes for years. Souza said he’s now working with the children of some of the initial athletes he saw when he started the practice.

“The whole premise of this practice is that we wanted to do a lot of sports medicine, we wanted to be very involved,” Souza said.

SCOR provides staff members for various sports and an orthopedic physician at Triton football games. They also provide physicals during annual fundraisers.

“Right out of college, I was working with someone in the Mission Viejo area,” Souza said. “My partner at the time and I were looking for a place that had a need for sports physical therapy, and there was nothing down here (at the time).”

Souza said he looks for employees who give quality care and an environment of trust and to give them superior care.

The office is lined with a wall of fame of various athletes who are or were clients of SCOR. Souza said he measures his years

VILLAGE MEDITERRANEAN RIM 123 Avenida Del Mar 949.361.8970 www.villagemedrim.com Nour Tillo is of Syrian and Italian descent—that alone should clue one in that this man comes from a diverse food upbringing.

Tillo, the owner of Village Mediterranean Rim, said his restaurant literally focuses on the rim of the sea so famous for its cuisine.

“I came here from Seattle to help someone with a restaurant in Anaheim, and I found a place for sale in the paper in 1998,” Tillo said. “I had never been to San Clemente, and it’s a really cool town. It’s a nice street. I didn’t have any money, had to borrow, and we evolved into what we are now.”

The restaurant started off doing breakfast food but later evolved to do what it does best, such as Moroccan barbecue, tajines with different meats and offering different dishes based on seasons.

Tillo also prides his work with affordable prices that don’t skyrocket. The restaurant also offers gluten-free dishes.

Inside the restaurant is an intimate setting, great for a date night. Weekdays you can usually call in the day of for a reservation, but Tillo warns that weekends can be quite busy.

“We just really want to thank everyone in San Clemente for supporting us,” Tillo said. “Everyone has been very kind and gave us a chance.”

Daniel Souza, owner and president of SCOR Physical Therapy, Inc., demonstrates his work on an employee. The business has been in San Clemente for 30 years. Photo: Eric Heinz

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BUSINESS • SPOTLIGHT

Chris W. Johnston, CPA, MBA 34184 Pacific Coast Highway Dana Point, 949.240.8015, www.cwjcpacorp.com

ADDICTION RECOVERY TREATMENT

Body Mind Spirit Intensive Outpatient Program

665 Camino De Los Mares, Ste. 104, 949.485.4979, www.bodymindspiritiop.com

AIR CONDITIONING/HEATING

Solstice Heating and Air

2208 El Camino Real, Ste. #1, 949.573.3607, www.solsticehvac.com

100 N. Calle Seville, 949.492.7175, www.scartgallery.com

CHOCOLATE/CANDY

Schmid’s Fine Chocolate

99 Avenida Del Mar, 949.369.1052, www.schmidschocolate.com

CONCRETE

Costa Verde Landscape

Lic.: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) 949.361.9656, www.costaverdelandscaping.com

Exquisite Epoxy Concrete Floor Coatings

Lic.: 1020002, 949.632.8400 exquisiteepoxy.com

DENTISTS

Eric Johnson, D.D.S.

647 Camino de los Mares, Ste. 209, 949.493.9311, www.drericjohnson.com

EDIBLE LANDSCAPING

Organics Out Back

949.354.2258, www.organicsoutback.com

ELECTRIC BIKES

Murf Electric Bikes

212 N. El Camino Real, 949.370.3801, www.murfelectricbikes.com

ELECTRICAL

Arcadia Electric

949.361.1045, www.arcadiaelectric.com

HOME REPAIRS/IMPROVEMENT

Capistrano Valley Raingutters Scott Williams, 949.542.7750

JEWELRY

Paradise Jewelers

166 Avenida Del Mar, 949.361.6661, www.paradisejewelers.com

1001 Calle Recodo, 949.492.3558, www.billmetzerplumbing.com

Buy • Consign • Sell We also offer professional appraisals, auction services and real estate services.

CASH SAME DAY Dee Coleman, CEO/Owner REAL ESTATE BROKER

2485 S. El Camino Real San Clemente classicautosalesoc@gmail.com Web: classicautosalesoc.com 949.395.5681 (24 hours) Available 7 days a week.

“Sandy & Rich” RE/MAX Coastal Homes

949.293.3236, www.sandyandrich.com

Scott Kidd, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services 949.498.0487, skidd@bhhscal.com

Sherry Wild, LuXre Realty

Salon Bleu

Syrens Hair Parlor

217 Avenida Del Mar, Ste. E, 949.361.9006, www.syrens.com

WEBSITE DESIGN

San Clemente Website Design

949.246.8345, www.sanclementewebsitedesign.com

BRE # 01480453, 949.275.8937 www.LuXreRealty.com

WINDOW & DOOR REPLACEMENT

RESTAURANTS

Café Calypso

SALONS

207 S. El Camino Real, 949.366.2060, www.scsalonbleu.com

REALTORS

ART GALLERIES

San Clemente Art Association

Bill Metzger Plumbing

114 Avenida Del Mar #4, 949.366.9386

Offshore Construction

877.774.1492, www.offshoreconstruction.org

OBITUARIES LANDSCAPING

Costa Verde Landscape

Lic.: 744797 (C-8 & C-27) 949.361.9656, www.costaverdelandscaping.com

MORTGAGES

Brian Wiechman, Equity Coast Mortgage A division of Pinnacle Capital Mortgage 949.533.9209, www.equitycoastmortgage.com

MOTORCYLE PARTS & SERVICE

SC Rider Supply

520 S. El Camino Real, 949.388.0521, www.scridersupply.com

MUSIC LESSONS

Danman’s Music School

949.496.6556, www.danmans.com

Panagia Music: Music Lessons and More!

949.705.7573, panagiamusic@gmail. com, www.panagiamusic.com

PERIODONTICS & DENTAL IMPLANTS

Dr. Alice P. Moran, DMD

1001 Avenida Pico, Ste. K, 949.361.4867 (GUMS), www.moranperio.com

PEST/TERMITE CONTROL

Accurate Termite and Pest Control 949.837.6483, www.accuratetermitecontrol.com

Colony Termite Control

1402 Calle Alcazar, 949.361.2500, www.colonytermite.com

PLUMBING

A to Z Leak Detection

1001 Calle Recodo, 949.481.7013, www.atozleakdetection.com

Mary “Lynn” Mays Mary “Lynn” Mays passed away peacefully April 4th in her beloved San Clemente home. She was a fighter till the end and will be greatly missed by her two daughters, Amy and Becky Mays of San Clemente, and her sister, Judith O’Neil of Aliso Viejo.

Lynn was born in 1940 to Herbert and Mary Ziegler, and was raised in Evanston, IL. She was a long time San Clemente resident.

Besides being a mother of 2, she had a vital work life, spending countless hours being the core of Concordia Elementary School. She began her career as an attendance clerk and worked her way up to Office Manager when she retired in 2002.

A stroke in 2004 affected her life greatly but didn’t keep her from enjoying life. She loved her church family at St. Andrews UMC, attending musical concerts with her sister, and watching an infinite number of movies.

A “Celebration of Life” service will be held at St. Andrews by the Sea Methodist Church in San Clemente, May 19th at 1:00 pm. Those who so desire may make memorial donations in to The Splash Foundation (www. splashfoundation.com) aka Concordia Elementary School’s PTA. •••

Margaret Louise Kruse July 19, 1929- April 17, 2018 San Clemente, CA

Wife of Raymond R. Kruse, deceased 1980.

Margaret is survived by three loving children: Deborah Norton (James) of Oakland Township, MI; Jeffrey Kruse (Cynthia) of Bloomfield Hills, MI; Leslie Miller of San Clemente, CA. Six Grandchildren: Hillary Pulliam (Zachary), Jessica Nelson (Andrew), Jarret Kruse, Kelsey Kruse (d. 2009), Vail Miller, Zachary Miller and four great-grandchildren.

Born Philadelphia, PA, lived many years in Detroit and Farmington Hills, MI where she raised her family, then to San Clemente in 1985.

Margaret and beloved husband Raymond Kruse owned and managed Hair Salons for over 30 years.

Home decorating was a great passion. She never stopped helping others make their homes “elegant and beautiful”!

An active member at Saint Andrews by the Sea, United Methodist Church she contributed in many waysand had many long time friends. Margaret was a proud P.E.O. member.

Her love of live music took her to events at various local restaurants with her many friends. Please visit O’Neills, Arroyo Trabuco on Friday nights to hear some magical sounds and feel Margaret’s love.

Memorial Service at St. Andrews by the Sea, Thursday, May 17th, 2018 at 1:00pm.

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Typically made in 2 weeks.Stainmaster nylon, wool, polyester or designer carpet. Carpet showroom in Lantern District of Dana Point.

Carpet and flooring remnants also available - all shapes, sizes and kinds of flooring. We sell tile too! Mike at Lantern Bay Carpets: 949.240.1545.

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SC LIVING GUEST OPINION: Wellness & Prevention by Susan Parmelee

It’s Time to Cure the Stigma of Mental Health

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here’s a virus spreading across America. It harms the one in five Americans affected by mental health conditions. It shames them into silence.

It prevents them from seeking help. And in some cases, it takes lives. What virus are we talking about? It’s stigma. Stigma against people with mental health conditions. But there’s good news. Stigma is 100 percent curable. Compassion, empathy and understanding are the antidote. Your voice can spread the cure. Join NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

Together we can #CureStigma.” This is the call-to-action on the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) website for May, Mental Health Awareness Month.

Ending the stigma of mental health is one of the main strategies in the Wellness & Prevention Center’s mission to help our youth lead healthy lives. People with mental health symptoms and diseases respond positively to social support, yet as a society we tend to hide these types of health issues for fear of criticism, derision or contempt. Some of the comments individuals with the diseases of mental health face include, “just try to be happy and you will be OK, you are just someone who cannot handle life,” and “if that person is mentally ill, they must be violent.”

NAMI is challenging the nation to participate in a “test” at www.curestigma.org. This is an opportunity for a conversation within your family about how to help others who may be facing symptoms of mental illness.

This is a particularly important discussion for parents of teens because 75 percent of all chronic mental illnesses begin before the age of 24. Making sure our youth know they have a safe place to discuss emerging symptoms leads to early intervention and healthier futures.

I am often asked what signs and symptoms a loved one might be showing that may indicate mental health concerns. In adolescents and adults there are usually both emotional and behavioral changes that occur.

These can include excessive fear, worry or sadness, extreme mood changes, difficulty concentrating, lack of selfcare, changes in sleeping habits, irritability or anger, avoiding activities they usually enjoy, changes in eating habits, difficulty in perceiving reality, inWELLNESS AND ability to carry out daily PREVENTION activities, intense concern

By Susan with appearance, physical Parmelee ailments (headache, stomach ache), intense reactions to stressors, and thoughts about suicide.

In younger children you might observe changes in school performance, fighting to avoid bed or school, hyperactive behavior, frequent nightmares, frequent disobedience or aggression and frequent temper tantrums. Visit www.nami.org for a more comprehensive list and additional resources.

A struggling friend or family member may refuse help. Don’t give up. Sometimes a person might respond after knowing you are consistently there for them. If this is a child, start with a visit to the pediatrician to get help and referrals. Being available and supportive to individuals facing chronic illness and their families is a priceless gift and one that helps in ensuring a stable and healthy future. The Wellness & Prevention Center, Family Assistance Ministries, local churches, and OCLinks (855.OC.Links, 855.625.4657) can provide referrals to mental health services in the San Clemente area.

Pet of the Week: Beethoven

Every week, the San Clemente Times will showcase a historical photo from around the city. If you have a photo you would like to submit for consideration, send the photo, your name for credit as well as the date and location of the photo to editorial@sanclementetimes.com.

Please plan on attending our final Teen Toolbox event for this school year on Monday, May 21 from 6:45-8:30 p.m. in the Little Theater at San Clemente High School. Our presenters Scott Peebles, M.A., M.F.C.C., and Katie Mann, L.C.S.W., will discuss healthy communication in the teen years. Adults and youth 12 and older are invited to attend.

The next Wellness & Prevention Coalition meeting is at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, May 8 at the main office at 189 La Cuesta.

RSVPs are appreciated.

Susan Parmelee is a mental health social worker and one of the founders of the Wellness & Prevention Center, San Clemente. She can be reached at susan@wellnessandpreventionsanclemente.com. SC PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, the SC Times provides Guest Opinion opportunities in which selected columnists’ opinions are shared. The opinions expressed in these columns are entirely those of the columnist alone and do not reflect those of the SC Times or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@sanclementetimes.com

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FROM THE ARCHIVES An earthquake in 1933 occurred during a time Thomas F. Murphine, San Clemente’s first mayor, and Ole Hanson, the city’s founder, were at political odds. Murphine’s home, pictured, was destroyed in the earthquake.

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eethoven is a handsome 3-year-old neutered male Dutch rabbit. A tad shy at first, Beethoven is a curious bunny who enjoys exploring and interacting with people. He doesn’t mind being petted, especially when there are treats involved. Beethoven has good litter box habits and would do best in a quiet household with a doting family that can shower him with attention.

If you would like to know more about

Photo: Courtesy of Thomas Pulley/Calisphere

Beethoven. Photo: Courtesy of the San Clemente/ Dana Point Animal Shelter

Beethoven, please call the San Clemente/ Dana Point Animal Shelter at 949.492.1617, or visit with him at 221 Avenida Fabricante, San Clemente. SC

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See the solution in next week’s issue.

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Sammy and the Jets Sam Darnold selected No. 3 overall by New York Jets in NFL Draft

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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an Clemente High School alum and Capistrano Beach native Sam Darnold was selected No. 3 overall by the New York Jets in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 26 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Darnold is the fourth former Triton to be selected in the NFL Draft – the third selected in the last three drafts – and will be the seventh to crack an NFL roster.

Darnold is the second quarterback to be drafted from SCHS. Currently in the NFL, Sean Harlow was selected No. 136 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2017 fourth round as a guard out of Oregon State, and Kyle Murphy was selected No. 200 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2016 sixth round as a tackle out of Stanford.

Bill Kenney, a quarterback, was selected No. 333 overall by the Miami Dolphins in 1978 out of Northern Colorado. Kenney didn’t make the Dolphins’ roster that season, but in 1980, he signed with the Kansas City Chiefs and stayed with the team through 1988. Kenney was the thirdstring QB for the Washington Redskins in 1989 before his retirement.

Brian de la Puente went undrafted in 2008 out of Cal, and after offseason or practice squad stints with the San Fran-

Left: Sam Darnold led the USC football team to a Pac-12 Championship over Stanford on Dec. 1, 2017. Photo: John McGillen/USC Athletics Right: Sam Darnold was named the CIF-SS Southwest Division offensive player of the year for the 2014-2015 season. Photo: Alan Gibby/zone57

cisco 49ers, Kansas City Chiefs, Seattle Seahawks and Carolina Panthers, de la Puente made the roster of the New Orleans Saints in 2010. After four seasons in New Orleans, de la Puente played one season each with the Chicago Bears and Washington Redskins.

Kevin Murphy went undrafted in 2012 out of Harvard, but played two seasons with the Minnesota Vikings as a tackle.

Trevor Insley went undrafted in 2000 out of Nevada, but signed with the Indianapolis Colts. The Colts assigned him to the Barcelona Dragons of NFL Europe in 2001, but he returned to the Colts to finish that season. He spent a season injured with the Houston Texans before signing with the Ottawa Renegades in the Canadian Football League in 2003.

Darnold is the highest-drafted USC

SCHS Grads Selected in NFL Draft 1978: Bill Kenney, QB, Northern Colorado selected No. 333 by Miami Dolphins 2016: Kyle Murphy, OT, Stanford selected No. 200 by Green Bay Packers 2017: Sean Harlow, OG, Oregon State selected No. 136 by Atlanta Falcons 2018: Sam Darnold, QB, USC selected No. 3 by New York Jets

quarterback since Mark Sanchez was drafted No. 5 overall in 2009 and highestselected Trojan player since Reggie Bush was drafted No. 2 overall in 2006.

Darnold played three seasons of varsity football at San Clemente High

Family, Locals Gather on Draft Night

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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Family of Sam Darnold, including maternal grandmother Betty Hammer (front right), celebrate Darnold’s selection in the NFL Draft in a party at H.H. Cotton’s in San Clemente. Photo: Eric Heinz

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nticipation built at H.H. Cotton’s in San Clemente as the family of Sam Darnold circled around the wall-mounted TVs to watch the start of the NFL Draft on Thursday, April 26.

There was shock, awe and a little disappointment as the first two picks came and went, but the room erupted as Darnold was announced as the No. 3 pick by the New York Jets.

“I’m ecstatic over it,” Betty Hammer, Darnold’s maternal grandmother, said.

“It’s so great. I’m just thrilled.”

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School and led the Tritons to the 2014 CIF-SS Southwest Division championship game. He threw for nearly 3,000 yards and 39 touchdowns as a senior in that 2014 season with 785 yards and 13 touchdowns rushing.

Darnold also played three seasons of varsity basketball for San Clemente. He averaged over 14 points per game as a junior and senior to lead the Tritons in scoring each season. Darnold was a league MVP twice.

As a redshirt freshman in 2016 at USC, Darnold threw for over 3,000 yards and 31 touchdowns and led the Trojans to a dramatic win over Penn State in the Rose Bowl. Last season, he threw for a schoolrecord 4,143 yards and 26 touchdowns as USC won the Pac-12 championship for the first time since 2008. SC

It’s a day Betty has been waiting on for 17 years.

“Three years old, I knew it,” Betty said of Sam’s ability to be an NFL player.

Many of Sam’s family members are high-level athletes, including Betty’s late husband, Dick, a former USC basketball player. Darnold’s sister and several cousins are or were Division 1 volleyball players as well as his uncle, Dan Hammer.

“I’ve got to say it’s been a great ride for Sam,” Dan said. “I think that his work ethic and the way that he conducts himself, I’m sure he’ll compete as a starter.”

The San Clemente High School football booster club hosted their party at 111 Coastal in San Clemente. Bobbleheads of Darnold in his SCHS uniform were available and stickers with the Jets logo were quickly produced after his selection. SC Eric Heinz contributed to this story.

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Former NFL lineman Brian de la Puente has been selected as a 2018 San Clemente Sports Wall of Fame inductee. The induction ceremony will take place at the Vista Hermosa Aquatic Center on Saturday, May 19.

Photo: Michael Hebert/New Orleans Saints

Parks, de la Puente Selected for Wall of Fame COMPILED BY ZACH CAVANAGH

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aralympic gold medalist Brad Parks and former NFL lineman Brian de la Puente have been selected as the 2018 inductees for the San Clemente Sports Wall of Fame.

The sixth annual induction ceremony will take place at the Vista Hermosa Aquatic Center on Saturday, May 19 at 6:30 p.m. with doors opening at 6:00 p.m.

The event is free to the public. Over 200 people attended last year’s event.

The recipients were chosen by the Friends of San Clemente Foundation in coordination with the San Clemente Sports Wall of Fame Committee for their unique athletic achievements.

Brian de la Puente grew up in San Clemente and graduated from San Clemente High School in 2003. While with the Tritons, de la Puente competed in football, basketball, volleyball and track and earned several first-team honors as a football player.

He continued playing football in college as a walk-on at the University of California, Berkeley where he eventually earned a full athletic scholarship. De la Puente served as a captain as Cal won the Pac-10 title in 2006. He graduated in 2007 with a degree in legal studies.

De la Puente signed in the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2008 with the San Francisco 49ers. He bounced around with four teams before solidifying a spot with the New Orleans Saints. In his four seasons with the Saints, de la Puente blocked for Drew Brees record-setting passing yard season and earned the 2011 award for best offensive line. He played nine seasons in the NFL. Brad Parks is a member of the Interna-

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Wheelchair tennis founder Brad Parks has been selected as a 2018 San Clemente Sports Wall of Fame inductee. Photo: Courtesy

tional Tennis Hall of Fame and is credited as the founder of wheelchair tennis with a 19-year competitive career.

Parks was injured in an amateur freestyle skiing competition at 18 years old, and after experimenting with tennis for therapy, created the wheelchair sport in 1976. With the first wheelchair tennis tournaments held in 1977, Parks founded the National Foundation of Wheelchair Tennis as the sport’s organizing body.

Parks was the No. 1-ranked wheelchair singles player in the world from 1980 to 1989. He won the US Open singles title three times and the double title 10 times.

Parks was also accomplished at the Paralympics with tennis doubles gold in 1992 along with two gold medals and one silver medal in wheelchair track in 1980. SC www.sanclementetimes.com

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School Rules San Clemente High, Shorecliffs Middle School win big at Scholastic Surf Series Championships

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

I If this wave from Nazaré, Portugal, looks big it’s because it is. Measuring in at 80 feet, it’s the biggest wave ever ridden. Photo: Pedro Cruz/WSL

How Big Is Too Big? New world record set for biggest wave ever ridden

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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f you hung around the West Coast this winter, you might be scratching your head, wondering, “What big-wave season?”

Except for a notable run of northwest

energy around Jan. 18, it was a pretty slow season for waves. Some may say historically slow. But the world’s a big place, and while the Pacific Ocean slumbered the Atlantic roared, especially the intimidating big-wave break known at Nazaré in Portugal.

Last weekend, the WSL Big Wave Awards took place at the Red Bull Headquarters in Santa Monica, and while none of our local surfers came away with a prize, Portugal’s Rodrigo Koxa not only won the Quiksilver XXL Biggest Wave award, but was also graced with a Guinness World Record. On Nov. 8, 2017 at the infamous Portuguese big-wave break, Koxa was towed into a wave that ended up measuring in at a towering 80 feet tall.

“I try to surf big waves all my life and I had a huge experience in 2014 where I almost died at Nazaré,” Koxa said at the podium. “Four months later, I had bad dreams, I didn’t travel, I got scared, and my wife helped me psychologically. Now, I’m just so happy and this is the best day of my life. It’s a dream come true.”

The previous record for the biggest wave ever ridden (a category open to either towing into a swell via a jet ski or paddling in under one’s own power) was set in 2011 by Hawaii’s Garrett McNamara on a 78-foot wave also ridden at Nazaré.

An 80-foot wave is absolutely massive, but the quest to ride the seemingly unattainable 100-footer persists. SC

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GROM OF THE WEEK

ETHAN MUDGE

Water Temperature: 59-62 degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: San Clemente: 5-8’ Fair Catalina: 15-20’ Fair-Good

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

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hile it was the Triton’s senior class that enjoyed the spotlight at last week’s Scholastic Surf Series (SSS) High School Championships, it was underclassman Ethan Mudge who did a lot of the heavy lifting.

Ripping his way to a pair of runner-up finishes in the men’s shortboard and men’s longboard divisions, Mudge was in the water more than he was on the beach.

Over the course of the championships, he surfed an astounding 15 heats.

Mudge’s effort helped give San Clemente enough points to win the team title in the shortboard division. And the second-place finish in the longboard division? Well, that’s proof on how talented the kid is on any kind of surf craft. (He subsequently came down with the flu immediately following the competition).

To have the ability to win heats on a

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Thursday: Small blend of NW swell and SW swell. Surf is mainly knee-waist (2-3’) high with best breaks seeing waist high sets more frequently. Early morning session is drained out by a negative low tide. Morning winds are light with moderate scale West winds due to build in the afternoon.

Ethan Mudge hunts down a honey hole on a recent glassy morning. Photo: Courtesy of Blue Engelking

6-foot board, then go right back out and do the same thing on a 9-foot board, that’s not easy to do. Not to name names, but there are surfers on the WSL Championship Tour that struggle to ride a longboard. Mudge has no problem jumping back and forth.

Mudge has been especially hot as of late. In early March, he helped carry the Triton junior varsity surf squad to an NSSA title when he swept the JV shortboard and longboard divisions. SC

Outlook: Small surf prevails Friday and the upcoming weekend. A continued combo of NW swell and SW swell maintains knee-waist high (2-3’) waves at the better breaks of the region.

Typical wind pattern expected with light morning winds and light-moderate onshore flow each afternoon. Larger swells possible around mid month. Be sure to check the full premium forecast on Surfline for more details and the longer range outlook.

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n sports, there’s nothing better than going out on top. Riding off into the sunset with trophy in hand, it’s how every athlete dreams of concluding their career. Whether its baseball, basketball or surfing, ending on a high note is the epitome of a fruitful run. Last week at the Scholastic Surf Series (SSS) High School Championships, the senior boys from San Clemente High School’s surf team experienced just that.

Held in Oceanside in playful and very contestable conditions, the Tritons’ graduating class showed up in force. Dominating the men’s shortboard division, the talented pack of seniors, including Elijah Fox, David Economos, Noah Hohenester, Noah Atwood, Curran Dand, Davi Toledo, Jaric Fink, Michael Tilly and Bryce Crane, rallied to win the men’s shortboard division.

“It’s a big class and a very talented class.

A lot of them will be going on to some of the top schools in the country and it’s really exciting to be able to send them off this way,” coach John Dowell told the San Clemente Times.

From as far north as Santa Cruz and Half Moon Bay all the way to San Diego, over 40 high schools from the state took place in the contest, making the Tritons’ accomplishments all the sweeter.

The following weekend, with an equally fun south swell in the water, the SSS Middle School Championships hit the beach in Oceanside. Not to be outdone by their high school peers, the powerhouse that is the Shorecliffs Middle School surf team went to work. Taking the overall team win, the squad was buoyed by the performances of Aidan Sautner, Sawyer Lindblad and Carolyn Sachse—who also came away with the Sportswomen of the Year award for her impassioned team spirit.

Year in and year out, San Clemente High and Shorecliffs Middle Schools produce some of California’s and the United States’ most talented scholar-surfers. A huge reason for this is the principled dedication and leadership of coach Dowell and coach Dave Hennings at Shorecliffs. To build programs that consistently deliver amazing results is deserving of some serious applause. Of course, the programs couldn’t be what they are without all of the parents, supporters and sponsors that make things happen on the daily as well. SC www.sanclementetimes.com