- The Shea Center

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- The Shea Center

INSIDE: 2008 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW
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VILLA MONTANA IS DOWN, BUT IS IT OUT? E Y E O N S J C / PAG E 3
SCHOOL DAYS: KIDS BACK IN CLASS E Y E O N S J C / PAG E 4
CANDIDATES REVEAL DECISION-MAKING PROCESS E Y E O N S J C / PAG E 8
Volume 6, Issue 36
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA
September 5–11, 2008
The Shea Center
30 years of helping others...
and barbeques E Y E O N S J C / PAG E 6
San Juan Capistrano’s Shea Center was founded by social worker Fran Joswick
in 1978 and annually serves more than 500 clients with varying disabilities.
Photos courtesy of Shea Center; Photo Illustration by Heidi Mefferd
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News Next Door
SAN CLEMENTE
W H AT ’ S G O I N G O N I N O U R N E I G H B O R I N G TOW N S
DANA POINT
• A judge ruled September 4 that Lou Penrose
will run with both his professional name
and his legal name on the upcoming
November ballot. In a lawsuit filed by Dana
Point’s Denise Erkeneff last month—represented by attorney and former City Councilmember James Lacy—it was requested that he run
under his legal name instead of his professional name.
Judge Peter J. Polos decided Thursday that Penrose
should do both. The decision reads, “The Registrar is
directed to add in parentheses after the name on the ballot
and candidate statement the words “aka Luigi Rossetti Jr.””
Penrose said in prior interviews that he asked the county
Registrar of Voters for permission to run under his professional name before he filed for the election and was given
permission.
• An Iraq war veteran faces a murder charge after deputies
responding to reports of a dispute in his Talega home found his
girlfriend badly beaten inside.
Deputies responded to a call just before 11 p.m.
Monday, September 1, from a woman who said
she wanted help getting her things out of an
apartment, said Jim Amormino, Orange County
Sheriff’s Department spokesperson. She said
she’d been arguing with another woman inside the
apartment. When deputies knocked on the door
at 15 Paseo Luna, John Wylie Needham, 25,
answered completely naked.
“He was uncooperative and had to be
restrained,” Amormino said. Once deputies
used a Taser to subdue him, they searched the
condo and found Jacqwelyn Villagomez, 19, barely breathing
in a first-floor bedroom. She was transferred to San Clemente
Memorial Care Medical Center and pronounced dead at
12:15 a.m. Needham’s arraignment was set for Wednesday,
September 26. He was being held on $1 million bail and, if
convicted, faces 25 years to life in prison.
San Juan Capistrano’s Top 5 Hottest Topics
What’s Up With...
Lacouague would not become a trafficgenerating drop-off point.
p Last week: n/a • Weeks on the chart: 3
But during the meeting, 13 parents—
including some who live in the same
THE LATEST: A proposal to build a
neighborhoods as the fence propo163-unit apartment complex on nearly
nents—said they wanted students to
10 acres in front of San Juan Hills High
walk to school, and for the cross country
School died Tuesday, although a develop- and track teams to train in the area.
er’s representative said another, smaller,
Teresa Breithaupt said driving her stuplan would be submitted soon.
dents to San Juan Hills was a 40-minute
City officials had said the proposal was roundtrip, while they could walk there in
too big, and included too few affordable
10 minutes. Parent Marsha Bice pointed
units. The property is between Avenida
out it’s impossible to walk another route
La Pata and San Juan Hills High, and
to the campus. “Let’s not teach children
school parents expressed concern it was the only way to get anywhere is via an
the wrong place for the project.
automobile,” she said.
The land is owned by Institutional
Uso spoke as a private citizen, telling
Housing Partners; Concorde Develophis colleagues it would be wrong to
ment was the managing partner, but is
punish a neighborhood for building the
getting out of the project and Woodbridge school in a poor location. His colleagues
Homes is stepping in.
disagreed and approved the trail use 4-0,
as long as parents use Lacouague as a
WHAT’S NEXT: Phil Schwartze, repredrop-off area.
senting Woodbridge, said a smaller proSan Juan Hills principal Tom Ressler
posal would be submitted in weeks. But
said he knew the campus created a
Rocky Blumen, the mother of a San Juan political firestorm when proposed in
Hills student, told the council traffic is
2002, but the Stallions wanted to be good
so bad at the high school the city should neighbors and make the community
think long and hard before approving
proud.
more development there.
WHAT’S NEXT: Ressler said he would
FIND OUT MORE: See the staff report at
talk to district officials before unlocking
www.thecapistranodispatch.com.
the school gate near the trail.
—Jonathan Volzke
FIND OUT MORE:
www.thecapistranodispatch.com —JV
…Walking to SJHHS?
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…Villa Montana?
THE LATEST: Students can walk or ride
their bicycles to San Juan Hills High
School via a city maintenance road at
the end of Avenida Lacouague, the
City Council decided Tuesday. Some
residents near there—including Councilmember Lon Uso—voiced concern
that the area should be fenced off so
Juan Capistrano resident Erin Kutnick
in Area 1; Capistrano resident Andrea
Kooiman in Area 2; and San Clemente
resident and incumbent Duane Stiff in
Area 3.
The union, which has more than 2,300
members, declined to endorse anyone in
the Area 5 race, where Ken Maddox is
being challenged by Gary Miller.
The endorsements are made by 100
members after interviews with the candidates: Miller, incumbent Sue Palazzo,
who is being challenged by Kutnick, and
San Clemente attorney Mike Winsten,
running against Stiff, declined to be
interviewed.
WHAT’S NEXT: The association will not
make any donations to individual candidates, but will run its own, independent
campaign on behalf of the three.
FIND OUT MORE: www.cuea.org —JV
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…Folding The Donna O’Neill
Land Conservancy into The
Reserve?
THE LATEST: After two hours of public
input and discussion, the San Clemente
City Council Tuesday night voted 5-0
to hold off on its decision to fold The
Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy into
The Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo.
The Donna O’Neill is a 1,200-acre conservancy east of Capistrano. The change
…Endorsements in the CUSD requires the approval of San Clemente,
the Board of Supervisors and RMV.
Trustee Race?
Supervisors gave the green light last
p Last week: 4 • Weeks on the chart: 23
month.
THE LATEST: The Capistrano Unified
The proposed Reserve would include
Education Association, which represents 32,818 acres of permanent natural open
teachers in Capistrano Unified, has
space under one management. The fundreleased its endorsements for the Board ing would come from future home sales
of Education. The endorsements are: San in Rancho Mission Viejo—which has
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plans for 14,000 homes in nine planning
areas in the backcountry stretching from
San Clemente to Mission Viejo.
After taking public input from residents
concerned about the change, Councilmember Lori Donchak suggested the
council “make sure [the decision is] in a
comfort zone for the public.”
WHAT’S NEXT: The San Clemente council directed its city manager to communicate with RMV on the issues.
FIND OUT MORE:
www.thecapistranodispatch.com >
Search: Ranch Plan
—Rebecca Nordquist
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…An Open Space Walk?
THE LATEST: The city’s recent open
space trail ride was an unbridled success:
But many folks weren’t able to saddle up
and enjoy the city’s northern open space
by horseback. So the city and Rotary are
teaming up to offer a tour of the city’s
southern natural lands.
The Ridge Walk will be 8 a.m. to noon
October 4. It’s part of the city’s Open
Space Committee’s goal to educate the
public and introduce it to this town’s pristine open space, trails and natural areas.
The walk, which starts at the east end
of Camino Las Ramblas, includes the Las
Ramblas Trail, Observation Point and
Patriot Trail. Donations of $15 are sought
for the event. Proceeds will be split
between Rotary programs and the city to
help improve hillside trails.
WHAT’S NEXT: The hike is October 4.
FIND OUT MORE:
www.sanjuancapistrano.org/openspace
—JV
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THE CAPISTRANO DISPATCH
SEPTEMBER 5–11, 2008
Eye on SJC
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
PHOTOS BY LACEY NADEAU
Ambuehl Elementary school students wait in line for their
teacher to take them back to class—they wait with curiosity,
excitement and even depression for the first day of class.
Principal Curt Visca, in his second year as principal at Ambuehl, said though he was nervous about how things would
go on the first day, everyone was prepared and ready—staff
and families alike. Visca, who has 15 years of experience as a
principal, said this was the smoothest first day of school he’s
witnessed. “There was not one crying kid this morning,” he
said—and no teary eyed parents, either.
Ambuehl Elementary School’s kindergarten-plus class.
Ambuehl Elementary School
teacher Mr. DuCharme speaks to
the combination class of first-,
second- and third-graders he
co-teaches with Mr. Coon. It’s the
first day of school, and their fearless leaders are showing them
what’s new this year and giving
them a refresher course of the
playground rules.
SJC Sheriff’s Blotter
Compiled by Jonathan Volzke
All information below is obtained from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Web site (www.ocsd.org) and reflects data available from calls placed from the field by the responding officer(s).
An arrest doesn’t represent guilt. The items below are just a sampling of the entries listed on the OCSD Web site.
Wednesday, September 3
UNKNOWN TROUBLE
Doheny Park Road, 33900 Block.
(11:18 p.m.) A caller heard a woman
screaming on the path behind Costco,
in an area called “the yard.” The woman
said she and her husband, a parolee, live
in a container there.
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES
Via Banderas, 27000 Block (10:07 p.m.)
A man went to a resident’s door and
offered to sell a bimini top and other
items.
WELFARE CHECK
Via San Vicente, 31200 Block
(9:32 p.m.) A woman was taking three
children in front of her home and spanking them with a belt. It had been going
on since 4 p.m.
San Juan Creek Road/La Novia
(7:30 p.m.) Two girls, each about
14 years old, were seen hitchhiking.
DISPUTE
Sundance Drive, 31000 Block
(12:54 a.m.) A caller reported neighbors that a couple had been yelling at
each other for an hour. One yelled, “I’m
gonna kill you,” the caller reported.
Tuesday, September 2
No reports available.
Monday, September 1
DRUNK IN PUBLIC
Del Obispo Street, 31900 Block
(6:22 p.m.) A caller reported a man
apparently drunk on the ground in front
of a business. Other people, also drunk,
were trying to help him, the caller said.
BATTERY
Morningstar Lane, 27600 Block (5:07
p.m.) A caller reported a 17-year-old hit
them while they were in the community
pool area.
KEEP THE PEACE
Briarwood Lane, 26500 Block (3:17 p.m.)
A caller reported an ongoing problem
with a neighbor: The man kept hosing
down his cars “for no reason.”
Saturday, August 30
Rancho Viejo Road, 31100 Block
(1:23 p.m.) A caller reported seeing
someone trying to take a bicycle. The
person hopped into a car when she
honked her horn.
DISTURBANCE
Avenida de la Vista, 30800 Block (1 a.m.) Friday, August 29
Several men were reported fighting. One ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY
man grabbed a rake.
Ortega Highway, 27300 Block
(11:37 p.m.) Two women, who had been
Sunday, August 31
drinking, fell down at a nightclub. Both
DRUNK DRIVING
needed paramedics.
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Doheny Park Road, 32100 Block
(5:07 p.m.) A man hit a car in a parking
lot and tried to leave. He was in a company van with the business name on
the side.
Eye on SJC
Shea Center Celebrates 30 Years of Service
Center serves disabled with equestrian-riding therapy; annual barbecue is September 15
By Jonathan Volzke
The Capistrano Dispatch
SHEA CENTER
THROUGH THE
YEARS
T
he first barbecue was long before
the center was called the J.F. Shea
Therapeutic Riding Center. Long
before the world-renown facility was in
San Juan Capistrano. Even before Claim
Jumper executives began their tradition
of serving plates of chicken and ribs
right off the barbecue.
And while the center’s barbecue, on
Saturday, September 13, is expected to
surpass its $427,000 goal, the first raised
a little more than $600.
In those days, more than 28 years ago,
the facility was known as the Orange
County Riding Center, and it was housed
in stables in Lake Forest. Volunteer Janet
Deacon, who still sits on the board today,
even gave therapeutic riding lessons in
the backyard of her Orange Park Acres
home, a sort of satellite facility for a halfdozen clients who visited once a week.
Today, the J.F. Shea Therapeutic
Barbecue tickets can be purchased
online at www.SheaCenter.org.
General admission is $50 for adults,
$25 for children and $20 for seniors
and people with disabilities. A $119
family pack includes two adult and
two children’s tickets ($15 for each
additional child). Reserved tables and
VIP sponsorship opportunities are also
available. Or call 949.240.8441.
Free parking and shuttle service is
available at JSerra High School and
Kaiser Permanente nearby. Attire is
casual, and country-western wear
is encouraged. Gates open at 4 p.m.
followed by an opening flag ceremony.
The event runs until about 10 p.m.
• The organization was founded by
social worker Fran Joswick in 1978 with
one horse, one rider (Michael Lewis)
and two volunteers. It was first called
the Orange County Riding Center because Joswick didn’t want it to appear
different from other riding centers. It
opened out of rented stalls at the Serrano Creek Equestrian Center in Lake
Forest.
Owen Pearson (above) and Melody Pach (below) excerise on two of Shea’s 26 horses. The horses’ walking motion simulates that of a human walking, providing excellent therapy for disabled riders. Photos by Heidi Mefferd
Riding Center serves more than 500
clients with approximately 50 varying
disabilities a year. It has a budget of
$2.1 million—about 25 percent raised
by the barbecue.
Social worker Fran Joswick incorporated in 1978, as therapeutic riding was
just taking root in the United States.
Americans and others had watched
in awe as polio survivor Liz Hartel
of Denmark won a silver medal for
grand prix dressage riding in the 1952
Olympics. The first therapeutic riding
center opened in the United States in
1969. Therapeutic riding consists of a
licensed therapist or trained instructor walking alongside a client riding
a horse. A horse’s three-dimensional
walk closely replicates the human walk,
helping stimulate the rider’s muscle
coordination, strength, posture, balance
and self-confidence. The bond that
develops between horse and rider also
produces emotional and psychological
benefits, experts say.
“I remember one student who could
not sit up without being held up,”
Deacon said. “We worked all year on
strengthening her muscles, getting her
to sit up for a second, then two seconds
by herself. By the following year, she
made it al the way around the ring by
herself. I don’t think there was a dry
eye in the house. You see the results
and it’s just very rewarding.”
Today, the Denver-based North
American Riding for the Handicapped
Association has nearly 800 member
riding centers. The J.F. Shea Center
has the highest possible accreditation,
the premiere level, which requires
meeting strict criteria and passing a
site visit. “The Shea Center is very
well respected,” said Barbara Yost, the
association’s communication coordinator. Shea, she said, is also among the
larger centers in the organization.
“I had this dream years ago, that
we’d become the foremost center in
the country. I thought, ‘Wouldn’t that
be wonderful,’” Deacon said. “But I
didn’t know I’d ever see it.”
Dana Butler-Moburg, who is in her
11th year as the center’s executive
director, credits the center’s volunteers, board members and donors
with the success. Chief among them:
Craig Nickoloff, the founder of Claim
Jumper Restaurants, whose sister is a
Shea Center rider. Early in the barbecues, Claim Jumper donated chicken.
Then restaurant officials decided they
wanted to cook the chicken, too. Now,
managers volunteer to cook for and
serve 1,400 barbecue guests.
As the barbecue has grown through
the years, as the center has grown
through the years, so has Claim
Jumper. The chain now has 46 restaurants in eight states and was acquired
three years ago. New President and
CEO Robert Ott remains supportive of
the center, and retired Claim Jumper
executive Larry Bill is this year’s event
chairperson. “It’s in our DNA,” Bill
said. “It’s just a wonderful program
that provides a wonderful service.”
This year’s event will also feature a
groundbreaking for ceremony for the
Klein Family Education & Therapy
Building, which marks the final phase
in the organization’s renovation. The
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• The first barbecue was at least 28
years ago, as part of the center’s annual
meeting. It raised $624. In 1988, the
event raised $9,500. This year’s goal is
$427,000.
• The center’s first home in San Juan
Capistrano was where the Oaks stables
off Ortega are now. When Joan Irvine
Smith brought the property in 1985, she
made a donation to the center to help it
move to its current Oso Road location.
• The name of the center was changed
to the Fran Joswick Therapeutic Riding
Center when Joswick and her husband
moved to Hawaii in 1987.
• Walnut, Calif.–based J.F. Shea Co.
donated the seven acres on Oso Road to
the center in 2001. The center’s board of
directors voted to change the name of
the facility to the J.F. Shea Therapeutic
Riding Center in 2002.
• Jenny and Bill Klein announced a $1
million donation during the 2007 barbecue, and said they’d donate another
$850,000 if the center could raise
$850,000 by December 31, 2007. The
last donation came in an hour before the
deadline.
—Jonathan Volzke
$8 million in construction projects began
in 2001, when J.F. Shea Co. donated seven
acres, worth $3.7 million, to the center.
The new facility will provide indoor space
for physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, a parent and community
education resource area, rooms for teaching and training rooms in addition to facilities for instructors, staff and volunteers.
And the board, which used to borrow
tables and chairs from schools and set
them up for the barbecue, can just enjoy
the event. Deacon will be there. “We just
enjoy it now,” she said.
Eye on SJC
Questions for the Candidates
Q:
The Capistrano Dispatch asked each candidate the same question, and asked them to reply in 120 words or fewer. We will
ask City Council candidates, who are listed here in the order in which they will appear in the ballot, questions every other
week until the November 4 election. Similarly, school board candidates will be asked questions every other week as well.
Our goal is to provide a mix of philosophical and issue-oriented questions to provide insight into how candidates will deal
with issues if elected. San Juan Capistrano’s City Council has five members, elected at large. Members Sam Allevato and Joe
Soto are up for re-election this year. The school board is seven members, who represent specific areas of the district but are
elected at large. Four seats are up for grabs on the board.
If elected, how would you make decision? Would you do what you think the majority of
people want you to do, or would you do what you think is correct, even if others won’t like it?
JOE SOTO
Age: 59
Occupation: Incumbent/Owner,
The Soto Co. landscaping
Years in SJC: Lifelong resident
Family: Wife, Carol; children,
Vanessa, Joey-Chella, Marci and
Andrew
Web site: None
During my tenure as your
representative on council I
have come to realize all deciCourtesy photo
sions are tough decisions. As
an elected official we are privy to much more information
than may be known to the public.
I truly believe that every tough issue has room for
compromise, and I have faith in our residents that they
understand this. I respect our residents’ input and take their
concerns into consideration before reaching my final decision. However, I will always vote what I feel is the right thing
for our residents.
LAURA FREESE
Age: 58
Occupation: Marketing-related
business owner
Years in SJC: 14
Family: Husband, Steve; three
daughters
Web site: www.Laura4SJC.com
For all decisions, I would
listen to the voice of the community. Then I would thoroughly research the subject
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and analyze it asking myself
these questions: 1) does it make sense, 2) is it economically
viable, 3) does it protect the safety, health and welfare of the
residents, and 4) does it enhance the character of SJC or
hinder it.
I would then vote on the matter based on those findings,
remembering always that I am a servant of the residents.
Finally, I would communicate back to the community why I
voted the way I did.
SAM ALLEVATO
Age: 60
Occupation: Incumbent/Retired
Irvine police lieutenant
Years in SJC: 32
Family: Wife, Vicky; children,
Sam, Christopher and Tiffany
Lynn (Martinez); grandchildren,
Zoe Isabella and
Maxwell Liam Martinez
Web site:
www.FriendsofSamAllevato.com
JESS LOPEZ
Age: 59
Occupation: Retired police
sergeant
Years in SJC: 5
Family: Four sons
Web site: None
Hard complex decisions
require patience and communications. I will listen and
weigh all facts and evidence
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perts, community members
and special interests. I will also do research on other cities’
experience with like issues.
To base decisions on what I want or what special interest
groups want would be unfaithful to my constituents.
Now, drawing from my police and military experience
of unifying diverse groups, I will seek to find a common
ground and consensus. I will defend every member of our
community’s right to voice their position on issues. Finally,
I will decide according to what is correct for the city and
the majority.
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As a councilmember, I have
always tried to make decisions on what I felt was correct
knowing full well that others may disagree.
One only arrives at the correct decision by listening to
all the various viewpoints of others, the legal parameters
regarding the issue and the practicality of your decision. As a
councilmember, you have the “luxury” of doing comprehensive, deliberate research into the many facets of the issues
that we are frequently confronted with.
Only after garnering all of this information, listening to
all sides of the argument, weighing it against your personal
convictions, and examining the practicality of your options,
are you really in the best position to render a “correct” decision as you see it.
SERGIO FARIAS
Age: 25
Occupation: Gardener
Years in SJC: 25
Family: Single
Web site: www.VotePSL.org
The ability to act decisively is a hallmark of public
service. The most important
directive for an elected leader
is to work in the interests of
the city’s residents, especially
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those currently without representation. My campaign is about empowering San Juan
Capistrano’s working people and bringing them into the
political process. That means everyone—citizens, residents
and the undocumented.
I would make decisions to forward the interests of
workers, students, immigrants and all people who desire
equality and real change. I would work with other elected
officials if possible, but I am not afraid to stand alone to
accomplish what is necessary. Involving the Latino community and all of San Juan’s workers in decisions that affect
them is my priority.
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EVANGELINE TOPA
Age: Unavailable
Occupation: Managing budget
analyst
Years in SJC: 22
Family: Single
Web site: None
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I would ask for input from
the community to create
solutions to tough issues.
Ultimately, I would make decisions based upon what is best
for San Juan Capistrano and
the people of our community.
If you’d like to suggest a question, email
[email protected] We will
also reprint the candidate responses in a
special section on October 31.
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Dispatch Online Reader Poll
How I’d Spend $8 Million
he City Council still hasn’t taken up
the issue of how to spend the $8 million raised through the redevelopment
agency. I wrote before that I’m convinced
divvying up that money on projects in our
redevelopment area will be one of the more interesting
decisions we’ve seen in years.
Because, as always, there’s far more projects that
need money than there is cash. Redevelopment money,
remember, is supposed to be spent eliminating blight
and spurring business in the city’s redevelopment
agency, which is essentially our downtown and a central core along the freeway.
My list? I’d spend the $2 million to get the intersection of Rancho Viejo Road and Junipero Serra fixed
right away. It’s a rare chance to provide traffic relief,
and that intersection needs to be improved before the
Ortega interchange rebuild starts or downtown will
wither and die.
I’d send another $1 million to developer Eric Altman,
> Lauralyn Loynes
(Dana Point)
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> Tawnee Prazak
What does back to school mean to you?
to get that Roy Nunn–designed rebuild of the Vaquero
West building downtown under way immediately, too.
A key project for our downtown. Along those lines,
I’d also spend $500,000 for a visitors’ center on the
city parcel just north of Pedro’s Tacos, and another
$500,000 on the playhouse to create a satellite site for
Bower’s Museum.
Both of those projects would draw visitors—
shoppers—downtown.
I don’t see the value in the city’s plan to spend $1
million to pretty up Verdugo Street. That’s just planting a rose in the middle of a briar patch. Supporting
businesses directly and taking steps to attract visitors
is more important than putting pavers on a sliver of
roadway buried downtown. The money would be better
spent on some design element—decorative crosswalks,
monument signs, medians, something—placed at the
boundaries of the downtown, to alert folks they’re
entering a special place and to tie together our central
district with some sort of subtle theme.
More traffic on our streets!
84%
Peace and quiet at
home!
6%
Back to school: Back to
volunteering!
9%
Next Week: What do you think should happen with the
Endevco property on Rancho Viejo Road?
Make sure to sound off each week on the “Dispatch Poll of
the Week” at www.thecapistranodispatch.com. Then go to our
community Message Board and share your opinions.
www.thecapistranodispatch.com. Bookmark it today!
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The council has a rare chance to make a substantive
difference in our long-struggling downtown. The decision should we well thought out, with a clearly defined
goal in mind. Time has virtually stood still in our downtown, while others around us have prospered, and that’s
not a good thing, even for a historic town.
Letters to the Community
YES ON A SKATE PARK
—Vickie Haring, San Juan Capistrano
In response to Carolyn Schneider [Letters, “We
Want Action,” Vol. 6, Issue 33]. You started your letter
by addressing San Juan Capistrano as a “Sanctuary
City.” Then midway through, you sound off on your
opposition to a skate park in San Juan. You say you
don’t want to waste your taxes on building a skate
park because we already have soccer fields; camps at
the Mission; Boys & Girls Club, etc., as if those things
cover the needs of everyone.
This city desperately needs a skate park. It will
give kids and adults a safe place to skate instead of
skating illegally on school and business parking lots.
Skate parks can be used year round, unlike sports
fields which are empty more often than in use. Mission Viejo, San Clemente, Aliso Viejo and other cities
“wasted” their tax dollars building skate parks for
their residents. These parks are always in use during
their set hours of operation and provide recreation for
many people—including our own San Juan citizens
who have to drive to other cities to skate legally.
You are right about one thing—skate parks are
“hang outs” because people who like to skate—go
there. Just like “hanging out” at the Senior Center…
“groups” like to gather there too.
the parents in either Spanish or English depending on
the parents’ native language because these educators
want to involve parents in their student’s education.
Mrs. McCarthy, instruction occurs in the classroom.
Parent information is not instruction no matter what
SOME SPANISH CAN HELP EDUCATION
you personally believe. There are countless studies
—Shelly Welcome, mom of four CUSD students,
that show when parents are involved in their children’s
San Juan Capistrano
education their children do better in school. Schools
I’m writing in response to the letter written by Kim
as a whole do better when parents are involved. Mrs.
McCarthy to the CUSD board of trustees on July 21.
McCarthy, at Marco Forster Middle School do you beShe had objections to Spanish being spoken by stulieve only the English-speaking parents are entitled to
dents to other students, and concerns about teachers
communication from their teachers? Will this some how
and the principal speaking Spanish to others. I have
make Marco Forster a better school? How is the parent
some questions for her. Mrs. McCarthy, how did
information in Spanish hurting your child’s education?
someone speaking Spanish in the hall detract from your Not having this information translated into Spanish
child’s education? Did the principal having a conversadoes have an adverse effect on the education of the nation in Spanish to someone other than you interfere
tive Spanish speakers, your child’s peers.
with your child’s education? My children go to a public
Learning a language is difficult. Have you checked
dual (Spanish/English) language immersion school
out the adult ESL and CAFÉ classes available through
where the classes are made up of 50 percent native
our school district? These are classes that teach English
Spanish speakers and 50 percent native English speakers. The teachers and the principal communicate with
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and are taken by many Spanish-speaking parents.
These classes are full. These parents have a desire
to speak English and assimilate. I know it is not your
responsibility, Mrs. McCarthy, but have you attempted
to speak to these families of your child’s peers in English or Spanish to help them assimilate? It is neighborly and nice to reach out and get to know the families of
the students our children go to school with.
Also, you mentioned the school district should enforce
the laws of America. I was not aware that there was a
law requiring people in the United States of America to
speak English. I understand that the majority of people
in America speak English, but I did not know it was a
law. If you are caught speaking a foreign language are
you punished in some way. I know that this happens in
some other countries but I did not know it happens in
America. I thought in America there was a right to free
speech in any language. How frightening if speaking
only English is a law. I’d better let my bilingual kids
know. Oh, and you’d better tell the colleges and universities that require two years of a foreign language.
How is this law enforced, and how should the school
board enforce this law? I know in some places it is
enforced by rude stares and comments from strangers
and xenophobes. I’ve witnessed this.
As to Mrs. McCarthy’s wish for the removal of the
picture of the Mexican flag in the mural in the Marco
Forster Middle School, I’m baffled. In the multi-purpose room at my younger children’s public elementary school we have flags displayed from all over the
world because that is where most of our ancestors
came from. Unless you are Native American in the
USA, your ancestors came from some other part of
the world and were immigrants (some illegal, some
not). One of the greatest things about America is our
diversity and the freedom to express and celebrate
these diversities. It is unique to the world that so many
different cultures live together peacefully and freely.
As Americans we are allowed to be different and the
same. I do not understand your objection to this mural? You mentioned the man in the mural was Mexican.
Is that what is offensive to you? What should a person
depicted in a school mural look like or be? Was it the
quote in the mural you objected to? In Spanish and
English it says, “Among individuals, as among nations,
respect for the rights of others is peace.”
SUPERINTENDENT CROSSED THE LINE
—Dr. Roy L. Byrnes, San Juan Capistrano
I wish to protest an inappropriate racial insinuation
by Mr. Carter.
Recently, Mrs. Kim McCarthy has pointed out some
deficiencies at Marco Forster Middle School. As a
parent, she has appeared before your board to express
the view that spoken Spanish is overly encouraged
and there are other items, which create an atmosphere
at Marco Forster of Mexican rather than American
culture. This contributes to feelings of division and
isolation, Mrs. McCarthy has asserted.
Last Friday, Mrs. McCarthy and Mr. Carter appeared on TV station KOCE. She again presented her
comments as outlined above. Mr Carter next came
on—initially he made some bland remarks. Suddenly,
he struck out with an incredible, unprovoked, attack.
Mr. Carter said: “Her statements had overtones of bigotry and racism.” Of course his innuendo was false.
Clearly, he was attempting to smear her as a racist!
Dear members of the board, Mr. Carter’s personal
assault upon this lady must not go unchallenged. She
MARK NIELSEN: Straight Talk
A Remix of Endevco
T
he current Endevco site on Rancho Viejo Road is under new ownership. Earlier this month, they
unveiled plans to replace the current
125,000-square-foot building with almost
300,000 feet of new offices plus two-story parking
structures and a three-story building. Normally, I
would dismiss such a proposal as too intense and
of very little benefit to our city. However, there may
be a revision of the plan that could benefit the city
greatly and be of limited impact to the surrounding
neighbors.
The new project is for medical office buildings, a
surgery center and various buildings for restaurants
and stores. Since the land is currently zoned for
industrial use, they also require a zone change and
General Plan Amendment. I originally indicated a
willingness to consider a General Plan Amendment
for that site if we would be getting a quality business
hotel that would generate significant revenue and
be of a quality that would make a good neighbor.
I heard from a number of residents who were
concerned that any hotel would be disruptive and
not compatible with the surrounding residential
neighborhoods. The applicant also had a desire to
build a medical campus that would serve the community in a more sedate way than a normal hospital.
The offer is now to replace the hotel with a medical
facility catering to higher end scheduled outpatient
procedures with a small number of recovery suites.
This facility would allow payment of an occupancy
tax equivalent to the city.
Translated into English, the medical offices
would guarantee a minimum annual payment to the
city that would replace what we would have received from the bed tax on a larger business hotel.
The discussions at the joint City Council/Planning
Commission meeting on August 26 threw around
numbers from $500,000 to $1 million a year.
While this amount would be of tremendous
benefit to the city, we cannot overlook the impacts
to traffic and the aesthetics of the area. The current
proposal has three smaller buildings along Rancho
Viejo Road that would block the view of the larger
buildings set further back. However, these buildings would also block the openness and destroy the
current park-like or campus setting that makes the
Endevco site so pleasant to view from the roadway.
Personally, I believe the project might work if
they lose the buildings along the road and just keep
has brought forth reasonable suggestions delivered in
an unemotional manner in good faith. For her trouble
Mr. Carter has attempted to denigrate and humiliate
her before several thousand Orange County TV viewers by casting the inference that she is a racist bigot.
Is this the shabby way that parents are treated by this
school district and its superintendent? Mr. Carter has
disgraced the entire board.
Is it the policy of the board that a parent who offers
positive suggestions in good faith should encounter
knee-jerk troglodyte denial followed by character assassination and public humiliation from this superintendent? I do not believe that this should be condoned by
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the medical buildings set further back. In this way,
they could retain the campus feel and open space
of the current site, but still get about 200,000 feet of
space that improves the current situation by over 50
percent. The use would be of a greater quality than
the current industrial use, it would be a more appropriate use next to residential, and the services would
be of benefit to a significant number of our residents
(not to mention that the annual guaranteed payment
would help diversify our reliance on car dealer sales).
The removal of some of the outer buildings would
also remove traffic and the need for so much parking, so the parking decks could be reduced. Traffic
is a critical issue, and we need to look for uses that
generate minimal car trips. In this way, we also have
the greatest prospect of preserving one of the most
beautiful stretches of road remaining in our town.
The winding section of Rancho Viejo Road in front of
Endevco has large trees, wonderful landscaping and
an almost pastoral view. To turn that road into a fourlane generic thoroughfare would be a huge mistake.
While some residents mentioned that they would
prefer the site be converted into more homes, I cannot
support such a use. Not only is it a poor site for homes
with the proximity to the freeway, but the result would
be a long-term cost to the city and the taxpayers. We
simply do not make money on homes. The cost to
service more residents exceeds the small property
tax increment received by the city. As we look into the
future, the city must have additional sources of revenue beyond the small annual property tax increases
and the sales tax from car dealers and Costco. Like a
business, we are at risk if we rely on only a couple key
sources for most of our annual revenue. Yet we also
need to look for revenue sources that preserve or enhance the character of our community, not destroy it.
While many would like to just keep Endevco as it
is, the sad fact is that Endevco has shrunk its operations significantly over the years and apparently have
already informed the property owner that they will be
moving at the end of their lease. Therefore, a change
will have to occur. The issue before all of us now is
what that change will look like. The process is in its
very early stages so now is the time to make your
voice heard. You can help us determine what that
change will look like, or you can live with whatever
change happens. I hope you get engaged and let us
know your views.
Businessman Mark Nielsen was elected to the City
Council in 2006.
the CUSD board.
I suggest that the board should offer a immediate
public apology to Mrs. McCarthy for Mr. Carter’s sly
ineptitude. Additionally, the board should adopt a
motion to censure Mr. Carter for his disgusting attack
upon her. These actions are necessary in order to
restore the credibility of the CUSD board in the eyes of
the community.
To submit a letter for possible inclusion in the paper, e-mail us at
[email protected] or send it to P.O. Box 595, San
Juan Capistrano, CA 92693. The Capistrano Dispatch reserves the
right to edit reader-submitted letters for length.
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Getting Out
The List
A day-by-day guide to what’s happening
in and around town this week.
Compiled by Shelley Murphy and staff
friday05
forecast: sunny • high: 80° low: 61°
LUTHER ROWE
9 p.m.–12 a.m. Top hits and classic rock at Gordon James Grill &
Bar. 110 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.498.9100,
www.gordonjamesgrill.com
ISLAND NIGHTS AT THE BEACH CLUB
6:30 p.m.–9 p.m. Enjoy family fun featuring swimming, arts and
crafts, live reggae music by Kindread and dinner available for
purchase by Selma’s at the Ole Hanson Beach Club. Admission $2,
children under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
105 W. Pico, San Clemente, 949.361.8264
WILL GLOVER
8 p.m. Country favorites at Swallow’s Inn.
31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.3188,
www.swallowsinn.com
FIRST FRIDAY FILM
7 p.m.–9 p.m. The San Juan Capistrano Library screens the film
In the Valley of Elah about parents trying to uncover the truth
surrounding their son’s disappearance. $2 per person. 31495 El
Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.1751, www.ocpl.org
TIJUANA DOGS
8:30 p.m.–12 a.m. Live mixed-rock music at Renaissance. To book
your band, contact [email protected]. 24701 Del Prado,
Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com
WELCOME HOME MARINES
11 a.m.–3 p.m. The Chamber of Commerce, the city of San
Clemente, Heritage of San Clemente Foundation, El Señor
Barber, Baskin-Robbins, Pizza Port and South Coast
Distributing host a barbecue at Ole Hanson Beach Club to
honor the adopted Marine Unit 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine
Regiment. 150 Avenida Pico, San Clemente, 949.361.8200,
www.san-clemente.org
SMOOTHIE JONES
& THE RED X REGGAE BAND
9 p.m. Reggae at BeachFire. No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San
Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com
CRIMSON CROWBAR
8 p.m. Rock music at Mahe. 24961 Dana Point Harbor Drive,
Dana Point, 949.240.6243
AT THE MOVIES
with Evan & Brian
TRAITOR
PG-13, Edwards Ocean Ranch 7, 32401 Golden Lantern, 1.800.FANDANGO,
www.regalcinemas.com
A Mystery that Treads Familiar Territory Traitor is able
The combined rating
to combine a capable cast with good writing and direction, yet
for the new Traitor
the movie never creates the sense of urgency needed for an esmovie is:
pionage film such as this to succeed. Though the opening half
of Traitor creates a tight, well-paced political drama, the movie
falls apart when it tries to convey a sense of urgency and leads
to a cliché-riddled conclusion. —Evan Gerdisch
© Overture Films
Rwanda’s a Tough Act to Follow Don Cheadle’s most
recent involvement in a yarn of political intrigue results in a film
that stands somewhere between the superior Hotel Rwanda
and the closely related misfire known as Rendition. Although
boasting a respectable core cast, including the ever-reliable
Guy Pearce, and a cleverly plotted narrative, Traitor becomes
a retread of political issues and misgivings. A compelling and
unnerving effort, which plays better as entertainment than
exposition. —Brian Ivie
RAGDOLL
8:30 p.m. Classic rock at Knuckle Heads.
1717 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.2410
saturday06
ART SHOW AT THE HARBOR
Fred, 60
Dana Point
“It was an excellent
story, well-written
and philosophical. It
showed that we need
to learn our history
better.”
½
Patrice, 57
Dana Point
“The movie showed
that we need to stop
taking things at face
value.”
½
Nicole Raleigh, 14
Dana Point
“It was pretty good,
but slow at times.
I liked Don Cheadle’s
character.”
½
Editor’s Pick
9 a.m.–5 p.m. The Dana Point Fine Arts Association presents
a weekend art show along Mariner’s Village Boardwalk in
Dana Point Harbor. Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point,
www.danapointfinearts.org
SOCSA FAMILY PICNIC POTLUCK
FARMERS MARKET & CRAFT FAIR
9 a.m.–1 p.m. Fresh produce and much more at La Plaza Park.
34111 La Plaza St., Dana Point
ROD FRIAS
9 p.m.–12 a.m. Blues and rock at Gordon James Grill & Bar.
110 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.498.9100,
www.gordonjamesgrill.com
THE WHITE BUFFALO WITH DUSTY
RHOADES AND THE RIVER BAND
8:30 p.m. Classic rock at OC Tavern. Pay cover charge at the
door. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877,
www.octavern.com
TOSHIBA TALL SHIPS FESTIVAL
Kid’s Pick
1 p.m.–5 p.m. New and returning students of the South Orange
County School of the Arts and their families can enjoy the picnic at
Doheny State Beach, sites 8 and 9. Bring a dish to share based on
your last name, visit www.socsarts.org to find out what to fix. $10
suggested donation; $10 state parks parking fee. 25300 Dana Point
Harbor, 949.240.1415, [email protected]
sunday07
SAN CLEMENTE VILLAGE ART FAIR
9 a.m.–3 p.m. The first Sunday of the month shop along Avenida
Del Mar in San Clemente where more than 60 vendors
display their arts and crafts. 949.218.5378, www.villagesanclemente.com
10 a.m.–4 p.m. The 24th annual festival features live music, an art
& crafts show, historic re-enactments, maritime displays, sunset
cannon battles through tomorrow at the Ocean Institute. Admission $4.50–$11. See full story on page 4. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.227, www.tallshipsfestival.com
ICONS OF SURF
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
6 p.m.–8:30 p.m. The free event features Bing Copeland
signing the book Bing Surfboards–Fifty Years of Craftmanship and Innovation at Icons of Surf. 217 S. El Camino
Real, San Clemente, 949.429.7133, www.iconsofsurf.com
MIKE JOHNSON & FRIENDS
8 p.m. Jazz music at The Napa Valley Wine Bar.
www.napavalleywinebar.com
“BROADWAY UNDER THE STARS”
JD PRIEST
9 p.m. Blues and rock music at BeachFire. No cover.
204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232,
www.beachfire.com
6 p.m. The event features an evening of fine dining and entertainment at the Camino Real Playhouse and is hosted by Michael
LaMasa with a special guest appearance by Jenene Lovullo.
Tickets $100 per person. The fund-raiser supports
the Capistrano Center for the Performing Arts.
31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.489.8082,
www.caminorealplayhouse.org
CONTEMPORARY DANCE
PERFORMANCE
2000 LBS OF BLUES
CATAMARAN ADVENTURE CRUISE
8 p.m.–11 p.m. West Coast blues at Renaissance.
24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003,
www.renaissance-danapoint.com
ENGLISH BEAT
8 p.m. One of the most popular and influential bands of the
British ska movement plays at The Coach House. Tickets $20.
www.thecoachhouse.com
TARANTULA HUNT
7:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. Guest entomologist Lee Shoemaker leads
the search for the eight-legged spider at The Donna O’Neill Land
Conservancy. $5–$10 per person, members free. Call for reservations and directions: 949.489.9778. www.theconservancy.org
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11:30 a.m.–2 p.m. The ArchiTexture Dance Company performs
on the grounds of Mission San Juan Capistrano. Admission
$5–$9. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300,
www.missionsjc.com
11 a.m.; 1 p.m. Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Whale Watching’s
63-foot OCean Adventure catamaran two-hour cruise offers a mix
of ecology, education and excitement. Adults, $49; children, $29.
34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794,
www.danawharf.com
FLOCK OF 80’S
1 p.m.–5 p.m. Every Sunday the ’80s rock band plays at
Hennessey’s Tavern. 34111 La Plaza, Dana Point, 949.488.0121,
www.hennesseystavern.com
SAN CLEMENTE FARMERS MARKET
Bundles of flowers, fresh produce and much more every Sunday
on Avenida Del Mar from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rain or shine.
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Getting Out
Restaurant Spotlight Juice Stop
RATE IT!
By Bobbie Nickel
641 Camino de los Mares, Suite D100, San Clemente, 949.493.0403, www.juice-stop.com
Have you eaten
at this restaurant?
MOST POPULAR DISH: Sandwiches and açai smoothies
BEST KNOWN FOR: Fresh-squeezed veggie blends
“Our clientele comes here for health reasons,” says Anne Park, six-year manager and owner of Juice Stop. She emphasizes that her business, located across from the Krikorian Theater, is more about vegetables and wheat grasses than
chocolate or peanut butter. “The morning crowd prefers to do breakfast bowls or start off their day with veggie blends,”
she says. Wheat grass is one of the most popular items and is priced at $1 an ounce. Other hot menu items include
sandwiches and soups. Juice Stop’s willingness to provide above and beyond for customers and the community is all
part of Park’s business philosophy. “We try to have great prices without compromising quality and let the customers
tailor their menu to their personal needs,” she says. Customers even get hand-decorated cups with cheerful drawings
and slogans that Park hopes will add an “extra perk to brighten anyone’s day.”
Photo by Bobbie Nickel
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Aurora’s Taqueria
PRICE RANGE: $1–$7
RESERVATIONS: Not necessary
PAYMENT METHODS: Cash, MasterCard, Visa, debit cards
HOURS: Monday–Thursday, 7 a.m.–8 p.m.; Friday, 7 a.m.–8:30 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.–8:30 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m.–7 p.m.
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monday08
forecast: partly cloudy • high: 82° low: 65°
MOMMY MOVIE MONDAY
10 a.m. Special screening of the movie Hamlet 2 for parents of
infants at the Krikorian. Tickets $6.75. 641 Camino de los Mares,
San Clemente, 949.661.7469, www.kptmovies.com
SHAKE, RATTLE & POUR
7 p.m. The finale of the OC’s Bartending Competition at
Mozambique. 1740 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 714.754.7475,
www.mozambiqueoc.com
STANDUP COMEDY NIGHT
9 p.m. Every Monday enjoy live comedy at Hennessey’s
Tavern. 34111 La Plaza, Dana Point, 949.488.0121,
www.hennesseystavern.com
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“UNPLUGGED”
8:30 p.m.–11 p.m. Local artists play acoustic music Tuesday
nights at Iva Lee’s. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente,
949.361.2855, www.ivalees.com
MILLERTIME BOOGIE
7:30 p.m.–10 p.m. Mixed rock at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado,
Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com
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OLD CAPISTRANO FARMERS MARKET
3 p.m.–7 p.m. Every Wednesday at El Camino Real and Yorba in
San Juan Capistrano. 949.493.4700
8 p.m.–12 a.m. OC Tavern hosts a surf movie premiere after-party with music from Todd Hannigan and more. Pay cover charge
at the door. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877,
www.octavern.com
COMEDY ON THE ROCKS
8 p.m.–10 p.m. This comedy show at the Blue Danube features
some of Southern California’s best comics. $5 at the door.
111 W. Avenida Palizada, San Clemente, 949.218.5186,
www.comedyunderconstruction.com
KEVIN DANZIG
7 p.m.–10 p.m. Acoustic soul and modern folk rock at Wind & Sea
Restaurant. 34699 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.6500
Horse Jumping at Oaks Blenheim
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ART SHOW
12 p.m.–4 p.m. Closing day of the San Clemente Art
Association’s “Annual Paint San Clemente Members Judged
Show” at the San Clemente Art Gallery. Admission free.
100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente, 949.492.7175,
www.scartgallery.com
SHOWDOWN
7:30 p.m. Country music at Swallow’s Inn.
www.swallowsinn.com
Spectators can win money and prizes at next week’s show jumping event.
Photo courtesy of Suzanne Ansari
LIDO YACHT EXPO
10 a.m.–7 p.m. Opening day of the 30th annual boat show that
runs through September 14. Admission $12, children ages 12
and younger are free. Lido Marina Village/Via Oporto,
Newport Beach, 949.757.5959, www.lidoyachtexpo.com
THE MOTELS
8 p.m. Martha Davis and the band play at The Coach House.
Tickets $15–$18. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano,
949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com
IRATION WITH 40 OZ. TO FREEDOM
8:30 p.m. Reggae rock at OC Tavern. Pay cover charge at the
door. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877,
www.octavern.com
CHILDREN’S STORYTIME
6:30 p.m. Wear your pajamas and head over to J.C. Beans
to hear some children’s stories. Parents/guardians welcome.
34114 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.496.4700,
www.jcbeans.com
JULIE AYER ENSEMBLE
7 p.m. The trio featuring Julie Ayer on violin, Karen Folingstad
on piano and Sebastian Toettcher on cello perform a chamber
concert at Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens.
Tickets $7.50–$18. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente,
949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org
GO SEE DO
SURF MOVIE PREMIERE
Upcoming: Sunday, September 14
EVE 6
7 p.m. After a three-year break, the alternative rock band, with
hits songs “Here’s to the Night” and “Inside Out” plays at The
Coach House. Tickets $25. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan
Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com
*For our full calendar, visit the “Event Calendar”
at www.thecapistranodispatch.com.
Have an event?
Send your listing to [email protected]
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By Nathan Wright
E
ver attend a sporting event and feel left out when the
competitors walk away with all the cash and prizes?
The Oaks Blenheim Fall Classic Tournament might be
just the thing. EquiFit, Inc. is giving away special gifts to the
first 100 spectators to arrive at the $25,000 FEI Jumper Classic Wednesday, September 10.
The FEI classic is one of three days of action at the Oaks
Blenheim Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park in San Juan
Capistrano. Friday, September 12 some of the best equestrians in the world will compete at the $50,000 Oaks Blenheim
World Cup Qualifying Grand Prix, and on Saturday, September 13 the venue will host the 2008 ASPCA Maclay Regional
Finals.
“Don’t miss out on the excitement of watching riders of
Olympic caliber compete head-to-head for the top prize,” said
Suzanna Ansari, a spokesperson for the riding park.
The tournament weekend may be the last opportunity for
the public to attend events as the lease on the property ends
in 2008. “This is likely to be the last Blenheim EquiSports
show jumping event at this facility,” said Ansari.
Equestrians at these events must successfully jump over
obstacles, completing the course cleanly within a specific
time. If the rider takes too long they receive a time fault; if
they hit an obstacle or do not attempt the jump they take a
jumping fault.
The Oaks Blenheim/Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park is
at 30753 La Pata Road (corner of Ortega Highway and La
Pata/Antonio). A limited number of VIP tables are available
for the ASPCA Maclay Regional Finals and can be reserved
by calling Melissa at 949.234.1695. For more information on
these events visit www.showpark.com.
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SJC Living
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
saturday 9.06
Architectural Walking Tour
10 a.m. Departs from the train
platform at the foot of Verdugo
Street. The walk includes all of the
major buildings downtown. Call
949.489.0736. Occurs every Saturday.
monday 9.08
CUSD Board of Trustees Meeting
7 p.m. CUSD Headquarters at South
end of Valle Road. See agenda at
www.capousd.org
college-bound high school students
(all grade levels) will be conducted
by Tom Bottorf of GetCollegeFunding
in Dana Point. Reservations are
free but necessary, to guarantee
seats register online at
www.GetCollegeFunding.org or call
949.226.7158. OC Sailing and Events
Center’s Dana Cove Room,
34451 Ensenada Place, Dana Point
Planning Commission Meeting
7 p.m. City Hall, 32400 Paseo
Adelanto
Transportation Commission Meeting
7 p.m. City Hall, 32400 Paseo
Adelanto
friday 9.12
Coffee Chat
8 a.m.–9:30 a.m. Meet with
community leaders and residents in
a lively forum about issues in town.
Occurs every Friday. Metro Java
Café, 32211 Camino Capistrano,
949.240.4672
*Meeting agendas at
www.sanjuancapistrano.org
tuesday 9.09
College Planning Seminar
6:30 p.m.–8 p.m. “College Funding:
The Missing Link in College
Planning,” a free seminar for parents of
wednesday 9.10
Certified Farmers Market
3 p.m.–7 p.m. Downtown at Yorba
Street and Camino Capistrano, about
a block south of the Mission.
Have an event?
Send your listing to
[email protected].
MISSION SAN JUAN: News of the Jewel
Flamenco dancers arrive at Mission on September 28
M
ission San Juan Capistrano is pleased to
welcome Duende Flamenco (www.duendeflamenco.com) for its Sunday performances
series at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday, September 28,
and at 2 p.m. October 5.
Duende Flamenco features three flamenco dancers
accompanied by two guitarists and a percussionist.
The hour-long performances will introduce visitors
to traditional flamenco. Dancers include Aida Ganddini, curator of Villas & Verandas Fine Art Gallery in
San Juan Capistrano, who is of Spanish descent and
has performed flamenco throughout her life. Other
performers include guitarists Kenji Bakuya and James
Samimi, percussionist/Cante “El Poeta,” dancers Michoncita and La Tinita.
“Our group is passionate about sharing flamenco
with others, and it is an honor for us to perform on
the grounds of this treasured Mission with its Spanish
heritage and rich ethnic history,” Ganddini said.
The group will perform on the Mission grounds;
viewing is included in the price of admission to the
Mission. Visitors to the Mission site may download a
coupon and receive $1 off their next visit.
Andy and Miriam Donnelley (left) and Ray and Nancy Perez (right) enjoy The Fab Four at the Mission. The Beatles cover band was the last
concert of the Mission’s Music Under the Stars season. Photos courtesy of Jim Graves.
CONCERT SERIES
Mission San Juan Capistrano held its final Music
Under the Stars summer concert Saturday, in which a
sold-out crowd enjoyed the music of The Beatles cover
band The Fab Four. Planning is underway for the 2009
Music Under the Stars series. Tickets sell out early,
and members of the Mission Preservation Society have
the first opportunity to purchase tickets. Individual
memberships to the Preservation Society start at $30
per year.
Information provided by Mission publicist Jim
Graves. Mission San Juan Capistrano is open 8:30
a.m.–5 p.m. daily. Admission $9 adults, $8 seniors, $5
children ages 3–11 and under 3 free. 949.234.1300,
www.missionsjc.com.
Terrier Mix
Needs a Home
The Ark of San Juan Capistrano, a new pet-rescue and
adoption group, has a terrier-mix puppy named Reggie
that needs a new home.
This 20-pound, year-old terrier mix, is full of life and
loves to play with other dogs, the group says, adding
“this loyal and devoted Manchester/Min-Pin mix needs a
family who will have time to train him and be consistent.
He loves attention and will cuddle in your lap for a nap.”
Give the Ark of San Juan a call at 949.388.0034, or
visit the group’s Web site, www.arkofsanjuan.org, for
more information if you are interested in adopting or
fostering Reggie or any of the other animals waiting to
be adopted.
The Ark has 10 animals for adoption. All can be seen
on the group’s Web site.
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Photo courtesy of the Ark
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SJC Living
DALE ROSENFELDT: From the Inside
GIL JONES: Retired Farmer’s Almanac
Dog with a Nose Bleed
N
ow that our home
is here in San Juan
Capistrano we seem
to entertain more often than
we did in Irvine. Many of
our guests are overnighters
which is great because we subscribe to
“the more the merrier” school. Over the
long Fourth of July weekend, we hosted
my cousin from Boulder, Colo., and his
girlfriend. We had a remarkable weekend, at home with the entire family on the
Fourth, and day tripping on Saturday and
Sunday, and we even came out of it with a
new metaphor.
There is a winery, replete with tasting
room, about 20 minutes close in Trabuco
Canyon. When my husband and I first
heard about it we didn’t expect the wines
to be very good but took a reconnaissance trip “out there” and discovered,
to our delight, that we were wrong. The
winemaker is Hamilton Oaks Vineyards
and the wines are so good they are
poured at Flemings restaurant and the
Ritz-Carlton. And, because my cousin
Dave and his girlfriend, Nancy, are wine
lovers like us, we scheduled a private
tasting for the 5th at 1 p.m.
We were welcomed by the winemaker’s
brother, Robert, and settled in on the terrace surrounded by sheltering old oaks
and a small vineyard that climbs the property’s hillside. My choices of contraband
cheeses (apparently the health department has rules about where cheese can
be consumed) soon went from cut-able to
merely spreadable as the temperatures
neared triple digits. Still the four of us,
along with cousin Jan, an avowed cheese
hater, were having a good time sniffing
and sipping reds when we were joined by
Hailey, a long in tooth black lab mix. She
slowly ascended the stairs from the lower
deck and made her presence known by
shaking her head and snorting. Upon
examination it was clear that she suffered from cataracts but the head shaking
and snorting produced something more
alarming: Hailey had a nose bleed. The
evidence was there for all to see: Blood
was sprayed and splattered in an arc
across the deck in front of Hailey.
When drawn to his attention, our host
jumped up and asked his sister-in-law,
who wasn’t hosting because she was
installing another patio—saws, drills,
hammers and all, if this had happened
before. Apparently not, but when called
by her mistress, Hailey slowly descended
the stairs. Fortunately, water used to
rinse glasses between tastings was readily accessible in a pitcher, and Robert
proceeded to slosh some on the evidence
and rub it with the sole of his shoe. Dog
gone, blood gone from red splatters to
pink rivulets, a happy tasting turned into
something quite unexpected, like wine
to vinegar, we began to place our orders
and pack up. Stuff happens, to state it
politely and always when entertaining
and trying to impress. The awkwardness
and embarrassment we shared was as
uncomfortable as the heat on the breezeless terrace and we looked at each other
knowingly but said not a word.
We scooped up our cheeses and offered them to Jan, who is my age and has
never eaten cheese, but has embarked
on a decade-by-decade challenge to
acclimate herself to cheese. This is the
decade of yogurt. In the decade to follow
she will learn to eat other soft cheeses
such as Brie and Camembert and then,
in the decade following, harder cheeses
like cheddar and parmesan. I applaud her
adventurous palate spirit and her optimism toward longevity and have a mental
image of her toothless at 90 enjoying
sharp cheddar with a glass of Zinfandel.
Hours of daylight still ahead of us, we
headed for the Mission where our admission was half-price because the concert
that evening meant a 5 p.m. closing, yet
we had ample time to see Serra Chapel,
the Soldiers Barracks, all the artifacts
and displays and buy some trinkets in
the gift shop. We even interrupted the
4:30 Mass when I attempted to show
them the new Retablo. At 5, we had little
choice but to seek the perfect venue
for an adult beverage, but had differing
opinions regarding perfection. I thought
The Swallow’s was just right for out of
town guests, and Nancy, the girlfriend,
really won me over when she agreed,
but we were overruled by the cousins
who practically held their noses as we
walked from the front door through the
bar and right out the backdoor to Cedar
Creek. There, over martinis and grilled
artichokes we discussed poor Hailey and
agreed she probably wouldn’t be joining
wine tastings for long.
I let the cousins choose a restaurant
for dinner and we ended up on the
patio at Ciao, which never disappoints.
Better still we were seated directly in
front of Diamond Tom (diamondtom.
com). By now my husband and second
cousin had rejoined us and when Jonathan, 25, groaned that Diamond Tom
was a Neil Diamond impersonator I
thought: dog with nose bleed, our new
term for an awkward and uncomfortable
experience. Again, I am happy to report
I was wrong. Diamond Tom was
thoroughly entertaining as were the
passersby. As he feverishly belted out
“Sweet Caroline” a young man headed
south on the sidewalk, low-slung levis
strewn with chains, ball cap turned
Protecting Los Rios District
A
fter years the
finalization of the
Los Rios Precise
Plan and the associated
Circulation Plan came
a step closer to implementation at a
recent City Council meeting.
I know the few of you who read my
dribble are tired of hearing about Los
Rios so much. Well, get used to it!
There was an item on the agenda
that is not really a part of the Los Rios
Plan, but if it had been approved and
implemented, would have destroyed
it, as will the construction of the
affordable houses at the corner of
Adelanto and Ramos that is being
pursued by some in the community.
An eye must be kept on the latter.
Anyway, there was a proposal or
suggestion to extend Adelanto north
through Little Hollywood to connect
to De La Vista, which runs parallel to
the Capistrano Villas on the western
edge of the homes there. It would
create a thoroughfare all the way
north to Oso Road. This would create
a high-speed heavily traveled shortcut to Del Obispo Street.
This idea has been proposed several times since the 1980s, even before Adelanto was extended in 1998.
It was always disapproved by the
previous councils. (I had to abstain
once again, each time, as usual.)
This time several residents from
the district rose to speak in opposition to the plan. Good for them!
Everyone who has kept up with
the idea of an extension knows how
I feel, for what it’s worth. No councilmember has asked my opinion on the
matter, until last week. Then I finally
had an opportunity to plead my case.
While on duty with the ASAP van,
we stopped to leave the mail for the
folks at Community Services at the
Community Center. That is one of our
sideways, stopped and perfectly punctuated the lyrics and rhythms, fist thrust
up and down alternately, in Travoltalike exuberance. The acoustics were
weird since the concert at the Mission
featured a Beach Boys wanna-be, giving
new meaning to back-up band. Before
we finished enjoying our cappuccino,
two beautiful young female diners were
on their feet singing karaoke and my
young second cousin was suddenly
enjoying Neil Diamond, too.
I sat there slowly sipping my coffee
wishing it were in a bottomless cup so
we could linger longer than would have
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duties. While there we bumped
into Mayor Joe Soto, who was having
lunch with the seniors that day. I don’t
know if he was a guest or one of the
gang. I assume he is not that old
yet? No matter, he got a good, inexpensive meal.
To my surprise, he asked my opinion
about the extension of Adelanto, which
was on the upcoming agenda. I wasn’t
even aware it was being addressed. To
his chagrin and several minutes later,
he got the message. I must say he was
courteous and very patient considering
he got an earful on every facet of the
Los Rios Plan.
Today I learned that the council denied the proposal. Hooray for them, and
those who opposed the idea. My faith in
out system is renewed.
For the sake of the integrity of
San Juan’s values as it relates to our
history, we must be kept aware of what
is taking place in the Los Rios District.
Thanks to Joe Soto, I was made aware
of a potential threat to our cherished
neighborhood.
May the council continue to make
wise decisions for the future of the
district. There are more challenges
to come.
The core of Los Rios must be converted to pedestrian traffic only. The
plan has been approved since 1999 but
never completed. The time is here. The
liabilities created by mixing pedestrians
and traffic should be unacceptable to
the citizens of this community. Secondly, the character of the neighborhood
would be greatly enhanced as planned.
Let the council know your feelings.
I know there was one who listened.
Speak up!
Gil Jones is a former Mayor who ran
the Jones Family Mini-Farm with his
wife Millie and daughter Jennifer. He
now patrols town as a member of the
Associated Seniors Action Patrol.
been polite. What makes a day memorable besides perfect weather and loving
friends and family are the unexpected,
incongruous and whacky occurrences
that a writer loves because she couldn’t
possibly make this stuff up…it just happens. God bless you, Hailey. Daphne is
pulling for you.
In 2007 Dale, her husband Ted and their
dog Daphne moved from Irvine to San
Juan Capistrano where Ted operates their
business which has been in the family since
1978. Dale is a consultant who travels
often but is happiest when here in town
making observations from the inside.
Sports
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5 BEST BETS
& Outdoors
1 Boost Mobile Pro, Pro Surfing, Lower Trestles, San Onofre State Beach, September 7–13
The top 48 surfers in the world compete at Lower Trestles in the ASP World Tour, the only North American stop of the tour. Admission is free.
See the 16-page insert in this issue for full details. Info: www.aspworldtour.com
2 Stallions vs. Grizzlies, High School Football, Tesoro High School, September 5, 7 p.m.
San Juan Hills High School kicks off the 2008 season by hosting the Godinez High School Grizzlies at Tesoro High School.
Info: www.sanjuanhillsfootball.com
3 Team Cam Race to Walk, Community Walk/Run, Crown Valley Community Park, Laguna Niguel,
September 7, 7:30 a.m.
The $39 entry fee benefits Cameron Piorek, the 17-year-old athlete paralyzed in a lacrosse accident at Aliso Niguel High School. Post-race
activities include a pancake breakfast and family-friendly carnival. Info: www.outdoorfitnessonline.org
4 Gauchos vs. Rustlers, Collegiate Football, Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa, September 5, 7 p.m.
The high-powered Saddleback College Gauchos open the 2008 season against Golden West College of Huntington Beach at Orange Coast
College. Info: www.saddleback.edu/athletics
5 Richard Henry Dana Charity Regatta, Dana Point Harbor, September 4–7
The annual races include PHRF/cruising class races, junior sabot and lido racing, a fishing tournament and plenty of fun entertainment.
Check the Web site for full details. Info: www.dpyc.org/rhd/rhd.htm
Gauchos Kick Off 2008 Fall Sports
Hundreds of collegiate athletes at Saddleback College begin play this week, including many from
South County’s San Juan Capistrano, Dana Point and San Clemente
By Nathan Wright
S
addleback College released rosters
for its fall sports teams, and many
familiar names and faces will be
among the Gaucho athletes competing at
the collegiate level.
The Gauchos football program remains
among the elite in California, finishing 7-3
last season including a first-round playoff
loss to College of the Canyons. This year’s
team includes San Juan Capistrano’s Gary
Navarro (sophomore, CVHS grad) and
Joshua Logan (freshman, CVHS grad),
Dana Hills grads Andrew Melkonian
(freshman from Laguna Niguel), Matt
Garcia (sophomore from Dana Point), and
San Clemente High School graduates Jeremy Rodenburg (freshman) and Joshua
Martin (sophomore).
The men’s and women’s cross country
RECYCLING
SOCCER STYLE
AYSO Region 111 is collecting jerseys,
shorts, balls, shin guards, nets, cleats and
goalie gear for Capistrano, Dana Point and
San Clemente players in its program.
Region officials are asking the community to take the time to check the garage,
attic and closets for extra gear. If it is
condition is good enough for your kids to
re-wear, the league would love to have
it. Excess gear can also be sent to other
nearby regions that need it.
The region is setting up drop-off locations at opening day, picture day and on
the Forster fields during the season.
For more information, contact scott@
memorybiz.com
programs finished fourth in conference
last year in a season cut short by last fall’s
wildfires. The men’s team includes Dana
Hills graduate Miguel Lopez (sophomore
from Laguna Hills) and San Clemente
High School graduate Bobby Stangl (sophomore). The women’s team includes San
Juan Capistrano’s Christina and Rebecca
Cain (freshmen, CVHS grads), Ines Flores
(sophomore, CVHS grad), Dana Hills
graduate Megan Modes (freshman from
Laguna Niguel) and San Clemente High
School graduate Kelley Breen (freshman
from Capistrano Beach).
The women’s soccer team missed
the playoffs by a single scoring point
last year after finishing the year 9-9-3.
The team includes San Juan Capistrano
residents Viridiana Rodriguez (freshman,
DHHS grad) and Kimmie Tatman
(freshman, DHHS grad), and San Clemente High School graduates Hannah
Poyorena (freshman) and Ashley Love
(freshman).
The women’s volleyball program will
attempt to rebound off of a rough, 5-14
season. Last year the team finished
seventh in conference. The team
includes San Juan Capistrano resident
Sarah Worley (freshman, CVHS grad)
and San Clemente High School graduate Rachel Talafus (freshman).
Like the volleyball program, the
men’s water polo team is looking for
improvement this year after finishing
4-16 and last in conference last fall.
The team is made up almost entirely
of local graduates, including San Juan
Capistrano residents Cole Kutnick
(freshman, CVHS grad) and John
Schneringer (freshman, SCHS grad),
San Clemente residents Jordan Larson
(freshman, SCHS grad), Trevor Milosch (freshman, JSerra grad), Danno
Nahabedian (sophomore, SCHS grad),
and Capistrano Beach resident Cameron
Wilson (freshman, SCHS grad).
The women’s water polo team finished fourth in conference last year with
a record of 11-15, missing the playoffs
by a single standings point. The team returns only one sophomore but includes
many local athletes including Capistrano
Beach resident Julia Mekrut (freshman,
SMCHS grad), San Clemente residents
Kimberly Chene (sophomore), Adrianna
Hogan (freshman, Tesoro grad), Tatiana
Monetti (freshman, Creekside Christian
grad), Danielle Peeler (freshman, CVHS
grad) and Erica Wingard (freshman),
as well as San Juan Capistrano resident
Whitney Werner (freshman,
CVHS grad).
For more information on Saddleback
College athletics visit the school’s Web site
at www.saddleback.edu/athletics.
Junior All-Americans Begin Season
The South Orange County Patriots don’t officially kick off the season until September 6, but that didn’t stop the boys in blue and silver from knocking heads
with the Mission Viejo Cowboys on August 28. Left: Patriots’ Junior Midget running back Alec Cranford turns the corner against the Cowboys for a nice gain.
Right: Patriots’ Junior Midget defenders Corey Chambers, Alec Cranford, Sean Donnelly, Ryan Minoofar and Cody Betzler smother a run attempt by a Mission
Viejo Cowboys runner. Photos courtesy of the Patriots
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DISPATCH 2008
FootbalL
Preview
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Valley of the
Pigskin
Defending CIF Champion St. Margaret’s
tops a list of local programs looking
to make a splash in 2008
By Corey Hennegan
T
From the well-established St. Margaret’s (top left), to the new team on the field, San Juan Hills High (bottom), Capistrano
football promises plenty of excitement this season. Photos by Corey Hennegan, top left photo by Nathan Wright
he feel of aluminum bleachers on a cool evening, the
sight of Friday-night lights, the smell of boiled hot
dogs, the sound of peanut shells crackling beneath
one’s feet. Senses familiar to any football fan remain dormant for much of the year, but come September we leave
the hot weather and long sunny days in the rearview mirror
and rejoice in the fact that high school football has arrived.
With ample high school talent in the area, fans have plenty to look forward to this season. Having not lost a game in
two years, the St. Margaret’s Tartans are eager to continue
their winning ways and defend their CIF title. Saddleback
Valley hopes to recapture the success experienced a year
ago. With a speedy offense, Saddleback plans on giving
spectators a dose of fast-paced, action-packed football
every week.
Two schools looking to rebound from disappointing
seasons are Capo Valley Christian and JSerra Catholic.
Both finished under .500 and missed the playoffs. JSerra
has had a full offseason with head coach Jim Hartigan and
is focused on turning the program around in the notoriously competitive Trinity League. Capo Valley continues its
upward growth with a nice balance of young players and
leaders. The Eagles will be tested in every game but are
determined to succeed.
Another team to keep an eye on is San Juan Hills, which
is entering its second season with a program. Playing two
varsity games this year, and with a group of young athletes,
look for San Juan to grow in the next few years as it tries to
establish a name for itself.
Local football enthusiasts have a lot to be excited about.
With solid talent and coaching throughout Capistrano, fans
can expect plenty of entertaining games this season.
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St. Margaret’s Episcopal School
TARTANS QUICK FACTS
’07 Record: 14-0
Playoffs: 4-0, CIF-Southern Section
Northeast Champions
Coach: Harry Welch (second year, 14-0 at
St. Margaret’s, 194-45 overall)
Assistants: Ron Baltau, Butch Ward, Jay
Noonan, Mel Taylor, Chris Colaw, Mark
Davidson, Father Reggie Payne-Wiens and
Brent Ward
Returning Starters: Offense, 5; Defense, 5
Photo by Nathan Wright
2008 SCHEDULE
Sept. 13 MAMMOTH
Sept. 19 ARMY/NAVY
Sept. 26 WHITTIER CHRISTIAN
Oct. 3 @ Campbell Hall
Oct. 11 @ LA Baptist
Oct. 17 ONTARIO CHRISTIAN
Oct. 25 @ Western Christian
Oct. 31 BRETHREN CHRISTIAN*
Nov. 7 CAPO VALLEY CHRISTIAN*
Nov. 14 @ Sage Hill*
* Denotes league game
Home games in bold
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
1 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
Goal for the Season: Continue the longest
winning streak in California, now at 28 games.
Maintaining the Tartans’ two-year, 28Key Game: Season opener against Mammoth
game winning streak is on the mind of every
(Sept. 13)
returning player. Second-year head coach
Harry Welch believes this team, from a
school of roughly 1,400 students, can fill
even the largest of expectations. “We lost our quarterback and one of our best defensive players
in Dan Morrison,” says Welch, “But I’ve been so impressed with this group of seniors—they have
picked up right where last year’s seniors left off.” With the expectations already high, the upperclassmen have taken
the team’s past success in stride and is focused on giving the team its own identity. From student-led practices to
lifting regiments, the seniors have made it a priority to unite the entire team, including the younger players.
Both the offensive and defensive lines contain the core of the Tartans’ talent. Senior Chase Smith, last year’s Academy League lineman of the year, is the undisputed leader of the group. Utilizing the team’s size, speed and experience,
the defense will run both a 4-3 and 4-4 set. On the offensive side of the ball, Welch hopes to run a spread set, with
four wide outs. The feel good story on the offensive side this preseason has been the play of John Murayama. Listed at
5-foot-5 and 135-pounds, Murayama’s heart, tenacity and speed have earned him the starting tailback position. Add
some exceptional preseason play from quarterback David Mothander, and the Tartans’ offense appears set.
Prepared to continue where they left off a year ago, St. Margaret’s will enter the season injury free and determined.
With a solid team, great coaching and some unexpected contributions from youngsters Matthew Duenes at cornerback and Michael Schmall at linebacker, Welch and his Tartans are poised to make another historic run.
JSerra Catholic High School
With a full offseason
under his belt, head coach
LIONS QUICK FACTS
Jim Hartigan has finally been
able to implement the type of
‘07 Record: 2-7
football program he enviPlayoffs: None
sioned when joining JSerra in
May 2007. The players also
Coach: Jim Hartigan (second year, 2-7 at JSerra,
appreciate having Hartigan around for a full year.
162-58-5 overall, with four CIF Championships)
“Last year was tough,” says quarterback Hayden
Assistants: Kevin Empting (defensive coordinaGreene, “We didn’t have a great offseason due to
tor/linebackers), Sergio Muniz (offensive
the coaching change. This year we have more concoordinator), Damon Summers (linebackers),
fidence and know the plays a lot better.” Hartigan
Steve Nieto (wide receivers), Bubba Jesperson
already sees a difference in his team. “The kids
(defensive line), Marshall Tharpe (quarterseem to be getting it a lot easier this offseason,”
backs), Sam Reed (defensive backs), John
says Hartigan, who has won four CIF titles in his
Baggerly (running backs), Oscar McBride
coaching career before joining JSerra. “The level of
(offensive line)
improvement is a lot better.”
Returning Starters: Offense: 8; Defense: 7
Hartigan is going with a 4-3-zone blitz defense
this
season. Using the team’s overall athleticism
Goal for the Season: Improve from last year, and
and
aggressive play, along with contributions from
be competitive in the Trinity League.
young lineman such as 6-foot-3, 200-pound Austin
Key Game: Pacifica (Oct. 3)
Hughes and 6-foot-3, 210-pound Nathan Mendez,
JSerra’s defense hopes to be much improved
from last season.
The story on the offensive side of the ball has been the fierce quarterback competition between 6-foot-3,
210-pound Hayden Greene and 6-foot, 180-pound Sam Inman. Both have the skills to start and more than
likely the decision won’t be made until right before the opener. Greene brings slightly more experience to
the table, giving him an advantage over Inman. This year’s team will use the spread offense as their main
set. Hartigan plans on using two backs, and hopes to have a nice balance of run and pass plays.
JSerra’s biggest challenge is the fierce in-league competition. The Trinity League is one of the toughest
in the country, and with an inexperienced team, Hartigan has his hands full. However, with his coaching
experience and reputation as a winning coach, fans can be sure that JSerra will come ready to play.
Photo by Corey Hennegan
2008 SCHEDULE
Sept. 5 VALENCIA (scrimmage)
7 p.m.
Sept. 12 HUNTINGTON BEACH (at Saddleback CC) 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 18 SADDLEBACK (at Saddleback CC)
7 p.m.
Sept. 26 @ El Modena
7 p.m.
Oct. 3 PACIFICA (Homecoming)
7 p.m.
Oct 10 @ Katella
7 p.m.
Oct. 17 ORANGE LUTHERAN* (at Saddleback CC) 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 24 @ Mater Dei*
7:30 p.m.
Oct. 31 @ St. John Bosco*
7:30 p.m.
Nov. 7 SERVITE*(at Saddleback CC)
7:30 p.m.
Nov. 14 @ Santa Margarita* (at Saddleback CC)
7:30 p.m.
Some home games played at Saddleback Community College
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Capistrano Valley Christian Schools
Eagles Quick Facts
‘07 Record: 4-6
Playoffs: None
Coach: Chris Fore (third year, 9-12 at Capo
Valley, 29-26-1 overall)
Assistants: C.J. Del Balso (defensive
coordinator), Matt Cobb (defensive line),
Chris Wilhelm (running backs), Mike Logan
(defensive backs/wide receivers)
Goal for the Season: “Die to Self”—Learning how to toss aside individual stats for the
betterment of the team, and growing as both
a football player and Christian is the meaning
behind “Die to Self.”
Key Game: Tri-City Christian (Sept. 6).
Despite going 4-6 and missing the playoffs last year, coach Chris Fore likes what he sees.
“I gave the team a week off,” he says, “but I came into my office on their first free day and
heard the team outside running sprints.” Leaders Lance De Hass, Josh Hector, and Sean
Connolly have bonded the team through captains’ practices and student-led training regiments. With only a handful of returning starters and seniors, Capo Valley is young but out to compete.
Defensively, a 4-4 scheme with linebacker Bryan Argaez at the helm is expected. Argaez, Capo’s only All-League selection
and one of three returning starters is the “rock of the defense,” according to Fore. Competition is fierce between the rising
sophomores and juniors for starting positions, making the level of play very high. A surprise for the defense has been sophomore Landon Melzer. Playing cornerback, Melzer’s football knowledge and speed overshadow his smaller size, giving him
serious potential.
The Eagles are led offensively by fullback Michael Stadt, a 5-foot-8, 155-pounder who is tenacious and intelligent. Capo
Valley likely will run, but Fore expects his team to be dangerous in the air, too. Connolly is the quarterback and he possesses a
strong arm. Wideout Christian Hutchisson (6-foot-3) has been impressive in preseason action.
Playing in a tough conference with such a young
team naturally raises a few concerns about the
Eagles’ ability to successfully compete, yet Fore
isn’t deterred by the skepticism. “They aren’t going
to give up,” says Fore. “They may be young, but
they’ll play every down, no matter the score. That’s
Sept. 6 TRI-CITY CHRISTIAN (at SCHS) 7 p.m.
the kind of team we have.”
Sept. 12 @ Saddleback Valley Christian (at Aliso Niguel H.S) 7 p.m.
Sept. 19 @ Maranatha High School 7 p.m.
Sept. 27 BLOOMINGTON CHRISTIAN (at SCHS)
7 p.m.
Oct. 3 CALVARY CHAPEL MURRIETA (at SCHS)
7 p.m.
Oct. 18 LINEFIELD CHRISTIAN (at SCHS)
7 p.m.
Oct. 25 RIVERSIDE CHRISTIAN (at SCHS)**
7 p.m.
Oct. 31 SAGE HILL* (at SCHS) (Homecoming)
7 p.m.
Nov. 7 @ St. Margaret’s Episcopal*
7 p.m.
Nov. 14 @ Brethren Christian*
7 p.m.
* Denotes league game; ** Senior Night
All home games played at San Clemente High School
2008 SCHEDULE
Saddleback Valley Christian Schools
Warriors Quick Facts
’07 Record: 12-1
Playoffs: 2-1 (lost to Brentwood in CIF semifinals)
Coach: Gary Chambers (second year, 12-1)
Assistants: Cory Brosch (defensive), Chris Edmondson (offensive line), Todd
Hammer (JV head coach), Nima Joon (assistant), Hunt Adent, Ralph Modugn,
Brendan Chambers, Ricky Broadhead and Anthony Crampton
Returning Starters: Offense, 5; Defense, 5
Goal for the Season: To contend for the league championship.
Key Games: Bell-Jefferson (Sept. 6) and Fairmount Prep (Oct. 3); SVCS plays
home games at Aliso Niguel High School
2008 SCHEDULE
Sept. 6 Bell-Jeff @ Burroughs High in Burbank
7 p.m.
Sept. 12 CAPO VALLEY CHRISTIAN (at ANHS)
7 p.m.
Sept. 19 BYE
Sept. 26 Brethren @ Ocean View in Huntington Beach 7 p.m.
Oct. 3 FAIRMONT* (at ANHS)
7 p.m.
Oct. 10 CSDR * (at ANHS)
7 p.m.
Oct. 17 Sherman * @ Sherman in Riverside
7 p.m.
Oct. 25 TWIN PINES* (at ANHS)
7 p.m.
Oct. 30 Bloomington* @ Colton in Colton
7 p.m.
Nov. 7 RIBET* (at ANHS)
7 p.m.
Nov. 14 Animo Leadership* in Los Angeles
TBA
SVCS home games in bold, played at Aliso Niguel High School
Every football program faces a season where success establishes the program as a legitimate contender, and
failure usually means its time to start over. For head coach Gary Chambers, that time in now. Football at Saddleback has seen tremendous growth since his arrival and interest is high. The pressure to succeed is on the mind of
Chambers. “This season is going to tell us a lot,” says Chambers, who had been an assistant coach at the school
before taking over as head coach last year. “We lost a lot of good players last year and if we can win or eclipse
last season, then that means we have arrived as a program.” Senior leaders Eric Speik, Will Hinn and Josh Squirrell have performed well during preseason and will be leaned on heavily this year.
Squirrell, Hinn and Speik head up both the offense and defense. Speik, the quarterback, has a strong arm and
can move. Squirrell has great hands, and Hinn is a quick, solid player. Saddleback will run a spread offense that
runs first, throws second. However, Squirrell and Hinn are both deep threats, and if Speik can deliver the ball,
Saddleback can score quickly.
Defensively, the team will run a 5-2 set. Focusing on stopping the run, the defense will rely on the line prevent
teams from breaking into the open field. The speed of the corners and linebackers will allow them to cover well,
but their small size may limit their ability to tackle in the open field.
Expect teams to exploit Saddleback’s size issues, and how the team adjusts to this will determine their success.
However, the players don’t see their size as a problem. When asked about their build, Squirrell says, “We’re not
deterred at all, we still know how to tackle.” Saddleback Valley has plenty of weapons and will be a tough out. The
team’s success will come down to their ability to contain other teams, while maintaining a high-powered offense.
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San Juan Hills High School
2008 SCHEDULE
Sept. 5
Sept. 11
Sept. 18
Sept. 25
Oct. 2
Oct. 9
Oct. 17
Oct. 30
Nov. 8
Nov. 13
GODINEZ (V; at Tesoro HS)
MONROVIA (JV)
HAMILTON (JV)
CALVARY CHAPEL (V; at Tesoro HS)
@ Trabuco Hills (JV)
POINT LOMA (JV)
@ Linefield Christian (JV)
ORANGE (JV)
RUBIDOUX (JV)
@ Laguna Hills (JV)
7 p.m.
4 p.m.
4 p.m.
7 p.m.
3:15 p.m.
3:15 p.m.
4 p.m.
3:15 p.m.
12:00 p.m.
5 p.m.
V: Denotes varsity game; JV: Denotes junior varsity game
Home games are in bold, some will be played at Tesoro High School
2008 marks the second year for the San Juan
STALLIONS QUICK FACTS
Hills football program.
Although still ineligible
07 Record: 5-3-1 (freshman only team)
to compete as a full-time
Playoffs: N/A
varsity program, the
team has made great
Coach: Greg Gibson (second year, 5-3-1 at San
strides toward becoming
Juan Hills, 59-42-1 overall)
a competitive program.
Assistants: John Wiemann (Defensive
Head coach Greg Gibson sees a great opportunity
Coordinator), Justin Brown, David Elecciri
in San Juan Hills. “Being a part of a team starting
from scratch has been a blessing,” Gibson says.
“These kids are getting two years of varsity level
Goal for the Season: Continue to improve and
coaching, so when they become a full fledged
prepare for next season, San Juan’s first full
varsity program next year, they’ll have more coachvarsity season.
ing than most kids their age.” Gibson’s Stallions
Key Game: Godinez (Sept. 5), Calvary Chapel
have made tremendous gains during the offseason.
(Sept. 25)—first varsity games for the program
Most notably for San Juan has been the physical
ever.
growth of the players. During the offseason, the
team has gotten bigger, stronger and increased its
knowledge of the game. “Roughly 85 percent of our
players had no tackle football experience when they joined a year ago. Their growth as football players has
been incredible,” says Gibson.
On the defensive end, Gibson will run a 4-3 defense, anchored by the strength and size of 6-foot-5,
267-pound Ari Uzo-Okereke and the leadership from Rocky Bragg at cornerback. Offensively, Gibson
has elected to run a double-wing spread. Centered around the wingbacks Kenny Finnley, Bragg and Matt
Badran, the Stallions will use their size, speed and agility to get up and down the field. Wil Acromite’s
strong presence in the huddle at quarterback will captain the team’s burgeoning offense.
As the team continues to build toward next season, Gibson cherishes the support from the school and
community. “The school has been incredibly supportive, as well as the parents and community, in really
getting this program off on the right foot,” he says. With a solid foundation and a plethora of young talent,
San Juan Hills is a team to keep an eye on.
FIVE TO WATCH
The Capistrano Dispatch’s top selection of players who can make a difference on the field
BRYAN ARGAEZ
Capistrano Valley Christian,
Junior, 6’0, 170 lbs, OL/LB
Bryan Argaez returns to the
Eagles for his junior year
as having been the only
all-league selection from
the team. He is a quick,
agile, and smart LB and is
considered by his coach to
be the rock of the defense.
Emerging as a team leader
this season, Argaez has
worked hard to change the
mentality of this year’s team.
“Last year, we got used to
losing,” explains Argaez, “so
the focus coming back this
year was to keep the team
more positive and hungrier.”
Expect him to have another
outstanding season for the
Eagles.
HAYDEN GREENE
JOSH SQUIRRELL
JSerra Catholic, Senior, 6’3,
210 lbs, QB
Saddleback Valley Christian,
Senior, 6’1, 185 lbs, WR/CB
As a senior, Hayden Greene
seems poised to win the
starting position for JSerra
this season. He possesses
more experience than the
other quarterbacks and has
a good feel for the game. His
assets are his arm strength
and ability to read the field.
Greene has the ability to put
together a great run as a
senior, and with his size and
strength, he can take a beating in the pocket.
The most noticeable characteristic of Saddleback Valley
is their speed. No player
better epitomizes that than
senior Josh Squirrell. He has
blinding speed and has the
hands to hold onto the ball.
Squirrell is a weapon on both
ends of the field, and is a key
part to Saddleback’s success
this year.
CHASE SMITH
St. Margaret’s Episcopal
School, Senior, 6’3, 220 lbs,
OL/DE
Chase Smith is coming off a
remarkable season, earning
many accolades, including the Academy League’s
lineman of the year. With
several colleges interested
in Smith, including Penn and
Harvard, Smith has dedicated
his senior year to enjoying
the game of football and
mentoring the younger players. “Right now I’m enjoying
playing football,” says Smith,
“We have kind of gotten used
to having it around.”
ARI UZO-OKEREKE
San Juan Hills, Sophomore,
6’5, 267 lbs, DT/OL
Despite only being a sophomore, Ari Uzo-Okereke has
tremendous upside. At
6-foot-5 and 267 pounds, he
is the biggest player on San
Juan by far and one of the
biggest in the area. He plays
with passion, is inquisitive to
learn more about the game,
and a leader on the young
San Juan squad.
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