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MARCH 12–25, 2010 VOLUME 8, ISSUE 5

2009 The Year in Review It’s Built. Will They Come? Celebrating Swallows Day with or without the birds

EYE ON SJC/PAGE 5

Mission San Juan Capistrano offi cials will observe St. Joseph’s Day on March 19, and celebrate the return of the swallows to Capistrano. Photo by Jonathan Volzke www.thecapistranodispatch.com

SAN CLEMENTE DANA POINT A San Clemente businessman and his family At the March 8 City Council meeting, the city of EYE ON SJC remain missing after more than a month, and NEWS Dana Point voted in favor of joining other Orange a videotape of a family of four thought to be County cities—including Laguna Niguel, Lake LOCAL NEWS & IN-DEPTH REPORTING the family crossing the border is inconclu- Forest and Irvine—by adopting a smoking ban in sive, said the missing man’s brother. Joseph NEXT public parks. In light of information gathered in McStay, his wife Summer and their two the recent Community Opinion Survey show- young children Gianni and Joseph have been DOOR ing that 61 percent of those questioned would missing since early February. Authorities WHAT’S GOING ON IN like to see smoking banned in public parks, City found the family’s SUV near the San Ysidro OUR NEIGHBORING Council held a fi rst reading of an ordinance that TOWNS border crossing with Mexico, but other than would add a smoking ban to the Dana Point the video have turned up few clues. McStay’s Municipal Code. Council voted 3 to 2 for the ban. brother, Michael, is not convinced the foot- The ordinance will go into effect 30 days after a age—which was shot Feb. 8 at the San Ysidro second, fi nal approval, vote at the next meet- Border Crossing—is of the missing family. ing on March 22. Violations will be considered “My brother is the only one in the family with misdemeanors, punishable by a fi ne of up to a valid passport,” he said. “Summer’s passport $500 and six months in county jail according to is expired and the two boys don’t even have city offi cials. passports.” Michael also added that the foot- age was of poor quality and that his brother “doesn’t walk like that.”

San Juan Capistrano’s1 Top 5 Hottest Topics What’s Up With... welcome in San Juan Capistrano, but the school year, as Capistrano Unifi ed offi cials, who control Camp Pendleton, to 1 LAST ISSUE: N/A • WEEKS ON THE CHART: 1 regular patrols of inland cities for men School District struggles to overcome a sit down with TCA offi cials. …An Anti-Gang Grant? and women who entered in the country projected $34 million budget shortfall. No thanks, the Navy says. In a Feb. 22 illegally is not the agency’s focus right The measures can be rescinded, and letter to Feinstein’s offi ce, Secretary of THE LATEST: The city this month received now, a Border Patrol offi cial said. the issuance of pink slips has been in- the Navy Ray Mabus says the route would a two-year Gang Reduction and Interven- Meeting with Mayor Lon Uso, Coun- creasingly common as CUSD struggles eliminate an important training area. tion Program grant with a total dollar value cilman Sam Allevato, OC Sheriff’s Lt. to keep up with budget cuts from the of $382,639. That amount was matched “in Dan Dwyer and City Manager Joe Tait state. The law mandates, any such WHAT’S NEXT: Seaton said the TCA kind” with personnel and resources already on March 11, U.S. Customs and Border notices must go out by March 15, hopes the public and elected offi cials will provided to the GRIP program, which Protection Patrol Agent in Charge necessitating Tuesday’s action. The get behind the plan because it eliminates is in place at three elementary and one Alfaro Gonzales said his agency is action to lay off 84 regular teachers was many of the concerns raised with the middle school in San Juan Capistrano. The focused on stopping illegal immigrants passed 4-3 with trustees Ellen Addonizio, route that was ultimately rejected. TCA 2-year-old partnership includes the city, the and criminals at the border. Sue Palazzo and Ken Lopez-Maddox offi cials hope that popular support will Sheriff’s Department, District Attorney’s Gonzales said he requested the opposed. spur Navy offi cials to sit down with TCA Offi ce, Capistrano Unifi ed School District meeting with city offi cials after seeing Trustees also declined to put out a bid planners and consider the new option. and other organizations and groups. newspaper reports that merchants in for a pool at San Juan Hills High School, Authorities said GRIP in San Juan Alipaz Plaza—at Alipaz and Del Obispo citing budget concerns. FIND OUT MORE: See www.thetollroads. Capistrano has seen “phenomenal” results Street—told Uso that routine checks by com and click on “241 Completion.” —JV in the two years since its inception. Marco the Border Patrol scare away custom- WHAT’S NEXT: A report by an indepen- Forster Middle School realized a 50 per- ers. Uso was quoted as saying the city dent fact fi nder, who works with school 5 LAST ISSUE: N/A • WEEKS ON THE CHART: 3 cent decrease in truancy rates. And the does not infl uence the Border Patrol— districts statewide and was at CUSD in “volunteer reader program” at Kinoshita but the Mayor seemed to get hit from late January, is expected any day now. …SONGS Annual Assessment Elementary was partially credited with a both sides. Some said the city should That report, which will be public, will 50-point increase in API test scores. stop any Border Patrol incursions, make a recommendation on a contract THE LATEST: The Nuclear Regulatory while others said city offi cials should offer. Trustees have pressed for a Commission (NRC) has produced its WHAT’S NEXT: The grant application ask for more frequent patrols. permanent 10 percent pay cut. Teachers annual assessment of the performance will fund a Boys and Girls Club of Cap- have countered with temporary pay cuts of San Onofre Nuclear Generating Sta- istrano Valley Before-School Program, WHAT’S NEXT: “There was a rumor a and furlough days. tion and will review that data in a public and the Big Brother and Big Sisters of Border Patrol offi cer said he felt unwel- meeting set for March 24. The assess- Orange County mentoring program. comed here,” Uso said. “To be perfectly FIND OUT MORE: See the Beyond the ment—part of the NRC’s regular proce- Other programs included in the grant clear, you are perfectly welcome here. Blackboard blog at www.thecapistrano- dural review process—gave Unit 3 top include a full-time gang counselor through You have a job to do.” Gonzales said he dispatch.com —JV marks, while Unit 2 received its second- the city, partial funding for the Deputy appreciated the city’s support. best rating. District Attorney’s position to expand the “Our focus is not to target shopping LAST ISSUE: N/A • WEEKS ON THE CHART: 8 The NRC did make clear that it felt that program in to Newhart Middle School centers. If our investigation takes us to 4 the plant’s actions to address problems in in south Mission Viejo where students a shopping center or a neighborhood or …A New Tollroad Route? 2009 were “ineffective.” from Village San Juan attend school and a a train station, so be it,” Gonzales said. “We did make progress in 2009, but cadet position for 20 hours a week at San “Our focus is on securing the border.” THE LATEST: The Transportation Cor- not at a pace suffi cient to address the Juan Police Services to collect data and ridor Agencies is proposing a new route NRC’s concerns in the areas of human organize volunteers. FIND OUT MORE: See the full story at to connect the 241 Tollroad from Rancho performance and problem identifi cation www.thecapistranodispatch.com Santa Margarita to Interstate 5 south of and resolution,” said Southern California FIND OUT MORE: See the full story at —JV San Clemente, although the Department Edison’s Chief Nuclear Offi cer Ross http://capistranoinsider.typepad.com/ LAST ISSUE: N/A • WEEKS ON THE CHART: 18 of the Navy doesn’t like the plan. Ridenoure. —Jonathan Volzke 3 The new concept calls for pushing the LAST ISSUE: N/A • WEEKS ON THE CHART: 2 …Teachers Getting route inland, avoiding San Onofre State WHAT’S NEXT: The public meeting will 2 Pink Slips? Park and creating the crossing over San be held at the DoubleTree Suites Hotel in …City and Border Patrol Mateo Creek further from its mouth Dana Point on March 24 starting at 6 p.m. Meeting? THE LATEST: More than 320 teach- at the sensitive Trestles surf beach. ers will get notices letting them know The plan was shown to Sen. Dianne FIND OUT MORE: www.nrc.gov THE LATEST: Border Patrol agents feel they might not be rehired at the end of Feinstein, D-CA, who encouraged Navy —Norb Garrett

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Eye on SJC It’s Built. Will They Come? Celebrating Swallows Day with or without the birds

By Jonathan Volzke The Capistrano Dispatch

reg McGiboney visited Capist- Music and More rano on his birthday in 1969 and G remembers “countless” swallows at Set for St. Joseph’s the Mission. A resident of the Bay Area, he returned with his wife for his 50th Day at Mission birthday in 2007. They drove into town. They stayed at Mission officials set the following scheduled for the Mission Inn. They toured the Mission. St. Joseph’s Day at the Mission: But they didn’t see any swallows. And that made him mad. Friday, March 19: “It is disingenuous, to say the least, 9:30 a.m. Front Courtyard: Mariachi Espuelas to promote the return of the swallows de Mexico (roaming) This group, led by Director Jose Luis Jañez, was founded in 1994. They have knowing full well that none will show,” performed in most Mariachi Festivals; at The Hol- McGiboney wrote in an angry letter to city lywood Bowl, Las Vegas, San Antonio, Phoenix, officials. “Your community and your com- and Albuquerque. mercial enterprise should be ashamed of 9:55 a.m. Serra Quad Stage: Welcome & Introduc- yourselves for the mistrust that is openly tion: Executive Director, Mechelle Lawrence- encouraged on an unsuspecting public.” Dr. Charles Brown, a renown Swallows expert, with Adams cliff swallows. He will speak at the Mission this year Actually, the swallows might be return- on the sometimes-elusive bird. Photo courtesy Mission 10 a.m. Bell Wall: Ringing of the historic bells ing to Capistrano as much as they ever San Juan Capistrano A Webcam is pointed at a swal- 10:05 a.m. Serra Quad Stage: Renée Bondi and lows’ nest at the Mission. It will be turned on if a bird did, but they might just be finding other Mariachi Espuelas de Mexico Born and raised takes up residency. Photo by Jonathan Volzke homes outside of the Mission. This year, in San Juan Capistrano, Renée is an author and in response to concerns about when the recording artist. She has traveled throughout birds arrive, and where they choose to swallow about two weeks to build a nest, America sharing her story and music. Renée nest, the Mission will host cliff swallows finding existing nests is “a big deal” in recorded and will perform Leon René’s hit song, “When the Swallows Come Back to Capistrano”. expert Professor Charles R. Brown from enticing birds to a location, Brown said. the Department of Biological Sciences at Capistrano in the manner suggested He suggests the Mission put up realistic 10:15 a.m. Serra Quad Stage: Mission Parish School Students Children from Mission Parish the University of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Brown by the folklore. He suggests increasing plaster nests. School perform traditional dances under the has received several awards honoring his urbanization might be a key reason: the But that could conflict with Executive direction of Helen De Lain. This year’s court is: work in ornithology and has published swallows pick in muddy areas to get Director Mechelle Lawrence’s push for Queen Tatiana Rivera, King Nick Najera and Kayla countless pieces on the topic of swallows, material to make their adobe-like nests, authenticity at the Mission. She under- Selenski, Fallon Pollack and Madison Anderson. which he has studied for nearly three and then feed on swarms of insects, often stands the return of the swallows is a Princes are Christopher Kazem, Dane Kazem and Gavin Mulato. decades. over agricultural areas. big reason many visitors come, but also On Friday, March 19, at 2 p.m., Brown “With increasing urbanization, swal- that St. Joseph’s Day on March 19 is also 11 a.m. Serra Quad Stage: Mariachi Espuelas de will give a lecture on “Choosing Where To lows fly further and further to feed, and a religious celebration for many. As for Mexico Live and When To Come Back, The Cliff as a result, it’s more reasonable for them whether to put up the “several hundred” 11:15 a.m. Fr. Serra Statue: Tushmal Singers Swallows of Capistrano, A Perspective” in to nest closer to these feeding areas,” plaster nests as Brown suggests, Law- Ajachemen Prayer Songs the Soldiers Barracks at the Mission. All Brown said. “I would suspect increased rence said she wants to hear what the 11:30 a.m. Serra Quad Stage: Journeys to the who are interested in the topic are invited urbanization around the Mission and in community wants. Past with Jacque Nunez Jacque Nunez, a de- to attend (space is limited to 100 people) Southern California in general over the As for Brown, he’s looking forward scendent of the Juaneno Indians, spent 17 years as a teacher. She has since shared her stories and RSVP at [email protected] or past 30 years is a big factor.” to visiting Capistrano this year, birds and songs for 13 years to over 200,000 children. 949.234.1317. The lecture is free to mem- But even in his 2001 visit, Brown saw or not. “It may be that the tradition will In 2009, she received the California Indian bers, and free with paid admission. the swallows in large numbers at Saddle- have to be expanded to the community Education Association’s Award for Distinguished Brown, who has seen swallows colo- back College, and locals this year report as a whole, instead of just the Mission,” Educator of the Year. nies with some 4,000 nests and one with already spotting them near the city’s Brown said. “I’ve never been there 11:30 a.m. Fr. Serra Statue: Return of the 6,000, visited Capistrano in 2001 to study open space, where Oso Creek crosses for Swallows Day. I’m looking forward Swallows Press Conference Featuring Mission why the birds didn’t seem to return to beneath the freeway. Because it takes a to it.” CD officials, dignitaries, special guests and Ambas- sador to Capestrano, Italy, Vicky Carabini 12 p.m. Bell Wall: Ringing of the historic bells Street closures planned for 12:05 p.m. Serra Quad Stage: Renée Bondi and March 20 Swallows’ Day Parade Mariachi Espuelas de Mexico 12:15 p.m. Serra Quad Stage: Sajama, Music of The 52nd annual Swallows’ Day Parade and at the Woman’s Club, with full closures at 10 a.m. the Andes performance Sajama, named after the Mercado on March 20 will spur the annual road Woman’s Club on El Horno doors open at 6 a.m.; highest peak in the Andes, is a unique group with closures to make way for the downtown parade. the cost is $8 for adults and $4 for kids. Andean musical roots formed in 1990 by Ruben Road closures start at 6 a.m. in some areas and Downtown streets around the parade route will G. Ortiz. They have performed numerous years at continue to 4 p.m. be closed from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the Mission; in movies and on television. The earliest closures are generally north of At 10 a.m., the Orange County Sheriff’s 2 p.m. Soldiers Barracks Gallery: Swallows La Zanja and west of Camino Capistrano, where Department will direct traffic exiting the San Diego Lecture by Dr. Charles R. Brown, Univ. of Tulsa assembly of the parade begins. Partial closures (I-5) freeway at Ortega Highway away from the pa- “Choosing Where to Live & When to Return: from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. occur on La Zanja east of rade area. Parade attendees can exit Junipero Serra From the Cliff Swallows Perspective.” Limited to Camino Capistrano and on nearby streets, with Road and use the Swallows’ Parade Shuttle Bus. 100 people. RSVP to [email protected]. full closures at 10 a.m. The Fiesta Association will host a shuttle bus The following streets will be partially closed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with pick ups at Endevco and from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. to allow only access out. FluidMaster along Rancho Viejo Road between Saturday, March 20: The streets will be fully closed from 10 a.m. to Ortega Highway and Junipero Serra. Round-trip fee 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Front Courtyard: Mariachi Mission Executive Director Mechelle Lawrence wants 4 p.m. is $2 for adults; free for kids under 10. Espuelas de Mexico (roaming) the community’s opinion on whether to put up several The area around Acjachema, El Horno, La For more information about the parade, visit the See www.missionsjc.org for more information. hundred plaster swallows nests to attract the birds to Matanza and Las Calera will be partially closed San Juan Capistrano Fiesta Association’s Web site at the Mission. Photo by Jonathan Volzke from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. for the pancake breakfast www.swallowsparade.com.

www.thecapistranodispatch.com March 12–25, 2010 • The Capistrano Dispatch • Page 5 Eye on SJC Rupley is Capistrano’s Deputy of the Year Capistrano patrol deputy logs more arrests than any other

By Jonathan Volzke Sheriff’s Department. Dwyer confirmed The Capistrano Dispatch that he exceeded all of the Sheriff’s Department’s Operational staff in felony t was August when Deputy Mike arrests, his 83 collars the best among Rupley received a call of a man waiv- 500 deputies in all of Orange County. I ing a handgun in San Juan Capistrano. “Mike’s commitment to the commu- When Rupley rolled up on the scene in nity along with his strong work ethic, his black-and-white, he saw four men has earned him the respect of his peers, running away. After a short foot pursuit, supervisors as well as members of the two of them were in custody. community,” Dwyer said. “In less than Rupley discovered that one of the men two years, Mike has played a major role pointed a gun at an innocent bystander in ensuring the safety of the residents in and threatened to kill him. All the males San Juan Capistrano.” were on probation or parole. Rupley Rupley is a nine-year veteran of the then discovered that they were staying department. In addition to his patrol Photo by Jonathan Volzke at the Best Western on Ortega. duties, Rupley is a Drug Recognition The weapon was found at the motel, booked into the Orange County Jail. South Operations in the amount of as- Expert and is often called upon by depu- along with several stolen electronic de- But felony arrests are just part of a signed and observed reports and logs ties for evaluations of suspected subjects vices, GPS units and laptops taken in San day’s work for Rupley. According to he handled, and the amount of arrest being under the influence of narcotics. Juan Capistrano, Laguna Niguel, Dana Capistrano’s Chief of Police Services warrants and misdemeanor cites and To date, Rupley has conducted well Point and Aliso Viejo. The stolen prop- Lt. Dan Dwyer, Rupley made more than arrests he made. over 200 narcotic influence evaluations. erty was returned to the rightful owners. 386 arrests in 2009. Of more than 300 As if that wasn’t enough to earn Additionally he has made more than As a result of Rupley’s police work and deputies working in patrol in South Rupley Capistrano’s “Deputy of the 25 drunken driving arrests in 2009, in strong investigation skills, the crooks Orange County, Rupley has ranked Year” honors, Rupley is also the patrol which he was recognized by Mothers were arrested on felony charges and in the top 2 percent of all deputies in Top Gun of the entire Orange County against Drunk Driving. CD

Paseo Manana, 26200 Block (4:40 a.m.) CITIZEN ASSIST (10:52 p.m.) A man received a call from A male juvenile wearing a blue hoodie Lighthouse Court, 33000 Block his 16-year-old daughter who asked to be was seen checking for unlocked cars (8:51 a.m.) A woman reported to picked up because her boyfriend was hit- SJC along the street. authorities that her neighbor had ting her. The man was unable to find her stolen her trashcans. or contact her by phone. Friday, February 26 Sunday, February 21 DRUNK IN PUBLIC Sheriff’s UNKNOWN TROUBLE Paseo Camalu, 30900 Block (9:02 p.m.) Avenida Evita, 31600 Block (9:43 a.m.) ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY An allegedly intoxicated man was found A group of movers reportedly found a Paseo Valencia, 30900 Block (5:29 p.m.) lying on the floor in the closet of an empty Blotter gun under a mattress that they were A loud boom was heard coming from a room. The man was an ex-tenant of the moving. One of the movers was ac- van and was followed by hissing sounds. building and it was unknown how he got cidentally shot in the hand with the There were apparently caustic chemi- inside. weapon. cals in the vehicle that may have been MISSING JUVENILE Compiled by Heather Turney the cause of the problem. Thursday, February 25 Buckingham Drive, 26600 Block (6:56 p.m.) After an apparent mother- All information below is obtained from the Orange Saturday, February 20 daughter dispute, a woman reported her County Sheriff’s Department Web site (www.ocsd. KEEP THE PEACE 17-year-old daughter missing. The mother org) and reflects data available from calls placed Doheny Park Road, 33900 Block DISTURBANCE was worried about her daughter possibly from the field by the responding officer(s). An arrest (1:49 p.m.) Someone reportedly offered Avenida Evita/Calle Aspero (8:15 p.m.) committing suicide. doesn’t represent guilt. The items below are just a to paint a woman’s car in the parking Juveniles were reported to be firing sampling of the entries listed on the OCSD Web site. lot of Costco, so she paid them to do it. paintballs at cars in the area. DISTURBANCE The woman apparently believed she had Valle Road, 32800 Block (1:51 p.m.) Thursday, March 4 been scammed. SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Plaza Drive, 31800 Block (2:51 p.m.) A woman reported an alleged dispute with her husband. The husband left after KEEP THE PEACE Three children reportedly collected Tuesday, February 23 the conflict and the woman stated that Calle Lorenzo, 26500 Block (6:10 p.m.) money for Haiti relief outside of Rite Aid. she was in a mental state. A man reported that someone was run- DISTURBANCE The group was later seen spending the money they earned inside the store. ning a mechanic shop from their garage Del Obispo Street, 31800 Block (12:04 CITIZEN ASSIST and were refusing to release his vehicle p.m.) A woman was seen in front of a Orangewood Road, 26400 Block to him. Ralph’s store asking for money. When Friday, February 19 (7:34 a.m.) A woman reported an asked to leave, she began to cause a ongoing issue with her 18-year-old son. Sunday, February 28 disturbance. SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES The son was bringing guests to the house Via Santo Tomas/ Calle Santa Rosalia against his mother’s wishes. DISTURBANCE Monday, February 22 (5:18 p.m.) A group of possible gang San Juan Creek Road/Calle Caballero members were seen loitering in the SUSPCICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES (3:54 p.m.) Eight juveniles were seen ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY drainage culvert near the corner. The Camino De Vista, 26500 Block skateboarding and throwing a Frisbee Del Obispo Street/Via Belardes area is apparently a no trespassing zone. (2:36 a.m.) A crash was heard coming across traffic. (1:02 p.m.) Two pit bulls reportedly from the attic of the informant’s house. attacked a mailman. The dogs continued Thursday, February 18 The crash was followed by the sound Saturday, February 27 to run loose after the attack and animal of a door opening and the informant control was notified. Medical help was MISSING JUVENILE was worried someone might be inside SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES not needed. Camino Capistrano, 32000 Block the house.

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EYE ON SJC Regency Chief: Theater Opening in April Lyndon Golin tells Chamber of Commerce breakfast about special touches planned

By Jonathan Volzke The Capistrano Dispatch

an Juan Capistrano’s long-shuttered downtown movie theater should open in about a month, S Regency Theaters President Lyndon Golin announced earlier this month at a Chamber of Com- merce breakfast. When pressed for a specifi c day the theater would open, Golin drew laughter from the crowd at The Vintage Steakhouse when he replied “It’s closer than ever before.” Two days later, the blade-style marquee went out on the Franciscan Plaza theater. The theater has been closed about a decade, and downtown merchants contend the dark build- ing is an economic wet blanket on the entire historic area. Regency took over less than a year ago, and is remodeling the moviehouse into a four-screen complex. Three of the screens will be regular stadium-styled theaters, while the fourth will be an intimate VIP experience offering waiters and other amenities, Golin said. When Regency took over the building from the previous lease-holder, the theaters were shells. Even when open under the Ed- Lyndon Golin, left, is president of Regency Theaters, which is reopening San Juan Capistrano’s wards’ fl ag, they were not stadium-styled. moviehouse. The project got an emotional boost this month when workers hoisted and installed the Also now upstairs will be a balcony, fi replace and a new marquee and blade sign. Photos by Heidi Mefferd and Jonathan Volzke beer and wine bar making up “Rick’s Café,” which Go- lin said was inspired by his favorite movie, Casablanca. movies before they begin, Golin said. Patrons can enjoy that area even without buying a show a week or so in advance. They also have some fun, creating mini-fi lm festivals movie ticket. “Rick’s Café” also appears on a smaller Golin’s father was in the theater business, and he, or other ways to engage an audience. When Regency marquee on the front of the building. his wife and his brother started Regency in 1996. showed Blazing Saddles, for example, members of the Golin said tickets to the regular theater will be about Their fi rst theater was in Camarillo, and now they audience got cap guns and whoopee cushions. $10.50, with VIP seats about $5 more. Another bonus: have 20 locations. The company focuses on being “We believe we are selling memories,” he said. “It’s moviegoers will be able to reserve seats for a specifi c part of the community, and managers still introduce not about the bottom line.” CD

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DAVID SWERDLIN: Just My View Questions to Consider as Elections Near is an election year for the residents or just prolong the agony of longer rush hours with undeveloped open space for $10 million in subsidies to of San Juan Capistrano to determine lawsuits (or, as our former Mayor still on the council the developers? (Not much of a deal since we get a lot of 2010 who will lead and represent us for says, “if we don’t’ build driveways, maybe the traffi c useless hillsides and all the liabilities.) Will other cities be the next four years. Though the elections are in No- will just go away,” paraphrased from 1,400 or so words able to use the open-space facilities? vember, it’s a good time to start a lively discussion on a of wisdom?) • Do the residents of San Juan Capistrano need a new number of issues that affect our community. • If a City Council member promised he would be City Hall? Or can we use Capistrano Unifi ed School Dis- Eight months should give us time to emotionally and in for only one term, should his word be his bond? trict offi ces? factually vet what we are, topical events, and in what Hribar, Uso, are you listening? • Do we really need 100 city employees? If not, do we direction we should take our community when voting • How about term limits of eight years total service need a new City Hall? for candidates that support our personal views. for all City Council members? • Does our Ground Water Recovery System really Here’s a list of my topics for the 2010 local elections. • Should City Managers have term limits? How provide water independence, and at what costs? (Please Feel free to throw in your own or to jump in the fi re and much are City Managers worth—$375,000 or… ? chose one of the following: same cost; twice as much; run for City Council: • Is a no-growth stance viable without violating the three times the cost of Metropolitan Water District water.) • Is San Juan Capistrano still a small historic town of property rights akin to undeveloped lands? How far • Do the property owners have to pay for a new re- 15,000 people or is it just a large bedroom community past time is it for a new update to our General Plan? cycled water system that doesn’t directly benefi t property (albeit with history and tradition) of 38,000 residents? • Was the deal for the horse show property (Ran- owners? (The City Council voted for it in violation of How big can a small town really be until we must face cho Mission Viejo land) really in the best interest of Proposition 218.) fi nding solutions to the impacts of growth within and SJC residents, and was it above board as promised by • Did the $30 million Open Space Bond passed by 70 without? certain of our recently elected City Council members? percent of SJC voters violate state law? The property own- • Should we deal with inevitable events such as • Do we want 400 retirement homes at the north ers are paying a special assessment to pay off the bond, widening Ortega Highway and the I-5 interchange, end of town where SJC residents have to purchase (Cont. on page 12)

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SOAPBOX 833-851.90, should be your guide book. This council business property off the tax rolls for really nothing and Lt. Dwyer should know and uphold this code, the David Swerdlin in return? Should church-owned businesses such as Constitution of the United States, as well as the sworn (Cont. from page 10) schools pay a head tax for existing students? oath you made when you took office. • Why does San Juan Capistrano have the reputa- yet the city allowed non-property owners to vote. tion for being the most difficult city in Orange County Fill the Empty Space • Are red-light cameras really needed? When was to do business in? Do more small businesses fail in —Lori Vassalle, San Juan Capistrano the last study done on the number of traffic accidents at SJC than other cities? What can replace the failed car I just have one question for the City of San Juan Cap- these intersections; how many accidents do we needed dealers? Should a consultant dictate what businesses istrano: “Why do we need to use open space to build a at an intersection to justify these cameras? are good for SJC, or the free market? Should we city hall while there is so many abandoned buildings, • Should we allow 750 horses on the slopes off subsidize a business? empty office space, etc. etc. that can be used? La Novia and the I-5? Where with the new stable get • How big a factor should city government be in horses from? our lives? Build Our New City Hall at Town • Will we close existing stables for the benefit of the You will see articles appearing on these topics as Center Park new La Novia stable? What happens to the land that the time goes on, all, of course, in the spirit of better —Ray Turner, San Juan Capistrano old stables are on, and what are the development plans governance and that of finding good solutions to the Before making a final decision on the selection of for it? Should we be providing stables for non-resident inevitable impacts of issues that affect our lives. a site on which to spend millions of our tax dollars equestrians who live out of town? David Swerdlin served on the San Juan Capistrano to build a new City Hall, our Mayor and council are • Should we have allowed St. Margaret’s to take City Council for 12 years. encouraged to consider alternative sites that may be more viable than the tentative selection of that trou- Letters bled vacant lot at El Horno Street and Rancho Viejo (Cont. from page 10) in the last half century, along with George Bush Senior Road. That site was previously considered 20 years and George Bush Junior. When incompetents govern, ago by city officials and rightly rejected. In particular, that event, and where to send my younger son as he we are in for one really messy checkbook. it is suggested that another site be considered at Town reached school age. Wow! I’ve lived in San Juan for over 35 years and Center Park. This would place City Hall in the vicin- I assume the Ambuehl teachers, who often cite I never realized what a catastrophe is awaiting this ity of other city facilities, including our Community their particular expertise with children during pay sleepy village. If it’s not McCarthy’s undocumented Center, Public Schools, gymnasium, sports park, and discussions, are aware of the dynamic they created, trabajadores over-running the plaza, it is a Chicago- Kinoshita Farm land. We purchased this acreage sev- and that the dynamic and resulting controversy style conspiracy of former Mayor Byrnes. eral years ago with our tax dollars generated from the was intentional. I don’t think the effort will have the I’ll just bet if we all just look real hard we’ll find that previous open space tax-bond. Building our new City intended results. Ambuehl teachers, I will be thinking Barack Obama probably has his eye on turning us into Hall at Town Center Park would place it on taxpayer- of you at the next election. I’m not sure I’ll be seeing a heavily taxed, Middle Eastern, socialistic, commu- approved city owned land that would be easily accessi- you at the school play. nistic, fascistic, Christian, Muslim, Buddhist haven for ble via existing major thoroughfares (Alipaz Street and Mark Nielsen’s Chicago style humanitarianism. After Camino Del Avion). This land is flat requiring minimal The Sky Is Falling… all he is a forward-thinking city servant who actually site preparation and currently available architectural —Patrick O’Brien, San Juan Capistrano plans for the future and not for just under the end of plans could be used at minimal cost. Required infra- In the past when I read a Kim McCarthy tirade, I his nose. But you can’t trust competence. It makes the structure and utilities are readily available. This site used to wonder from what planet cometh this woman? rest of us feel stupid, particularly the conservatives. would be convenient to downtown commercial districts It seems we have our very own Sarah Palin. But now, Well…maybe…naw I’ll let that go. and would have a minimal impact on nearby residential as I’ve become used to both the half-governor and You’ve got to hand to these folks. I’m as nervous as a districts and traffic congestion. the short-time resident of San Juan, I just smile and surfer waiting for the ninth wave on a sunny day. This On the contrary, that tentative site at Rancho Viejo shake my head and wait for the usual talking points clichéd bumper sticker politics wear me out. Peace, Road and El Horno Street is immediately adjacent to arrive with Tea Party regularity. First there is the brothers and sisters. to a noisy major freeway. Due to its irregular shape terrible government. Then there is what I call the and hilly terrain that land would require costly major “this-is-my-money” moment about how hard we all A Sad Day site preparation and expensive original architectural work and how “by golly I get to keep every last dime —Marsha Norman, San Juan Capistrano plans would need to be developed. More importantly and to heck with community concern.” Then comes So the necessity to contribute money to our “gang” that troubled site would be inconvenient to taxpayers the unacknowledged reference to some John Wayne problems is now at the doors of our state capital? on the either side of the freeway without the conver- film, produced by a comment about the hardworking Something that this city council and sheriff’s depart- sion of El Horno Street into a major city thoroughfare farmer and pioneer who is toiling and plowing the ment should be reeling at because it says loud and extending under the freeway from Rancho Viejo Road land that was conveniently cleared of all native Ameri- clear there is a “true” problem here in this “sanctu- and on to Camino Capistrano. No one should need to cans, though they were here first and “by golly” that’s ary city.” This is not a grant that this city should be be reminded that El Horno Street was named in Span- just good old “manifest destiny.” They were just riding proud of but ashamed of. Illegal immigrants have been ish for the ovens there where the adobe bricks were their horses over it and, besides, they weren’t Chris- made to feel welcomed, protected, and provided for by baked for construction of the Mission. That street with tians. They’ll love it on the reservation. And then we this council through collaboration with Sisters of St. surrounding roadways, and hillside homes comprise get more anger about taxes and bonds and “gee whiz” Joseph, Mission Basilica, CHEC, WIC, Camino Health an important major historic district, second only to investments in the community that go beyond roads. Center, etc. Our law enforcement from the Orange the Los Rios District. Some of those homes were built Of course, police departments, fire departments, County Sheriff’s Department has been reluctant if not over those old brick ovens, and other were built with libraries, agencies to make sure our food is pure, our counseled to not enforce our federal, state and local timbers hauled down Ortega Highway from the cot- drugs are pure, our professionals are licensed and laws regarding the handling of illegal immigrants who tages when the Hot Springs were closed. We find here on and on, all for the protection of the citizen is just break the law to the detriment of this city and its law the original Water Company and reservoir at the top another government boondoggle. Everyone out there abiding, tax paying citizens. There is a gang injunction of the hill, one of the first O’Neill family homes, the who is in office is apparently a crook of some kind. covering most of our downtown, crime, overcrowding famous Catholic Church and schools, our renowned Fascinating rant. in many neighborhoods, impact on public schools, city Library, and of course our Mission Capistrano. To Then if that isn’t enough I turn to former Mayor infrastructure, loitering, graffiti, deterioration of our open El Horno Street would have not only a derogato- Roy L. Byrne’s letters and get introduced to the usual downtown....and more. ry impact upon the people who reside in that neighbor- conservative Republican talking points about conspir- Why should people be afraid to go to the Alipaz hood but upon our historic community at large. This acy. However, at least, I don’t think he’s a “birther.” Center if ICE or the Border Patrol are present unless charming old neighborhood needs to be preserved But for certain Mark Nielsen is some kind of “Boss they are illegal? I patronize Merlin Skin Care in that and enhanced—not denigrated. of City Hall—Chicago style.” Although Byrnes earlier center and their presence would not keep me away. states that “I don’t have direct evidence of impropri- Shop owners should be concerned about loiterers and To submit a letter to the editor for possible inclusion in the paper, e-mail us at [email protected] or send it ety.” Yet “it is clear that all the pieces are in place for the safety of all their patrons. to 34932 Calle del Sol, Suite B, Capistrano Beach, CA 92624. The a potential major scandal.” Then comes the usual A blind eye and an open checkbook to help il- Capistrano Dispatch reserves the right to edit reader-submitted appeal to St. Reagan, who actually raised taxes in Cali- legal immigrants has not benefited this community. letters for length and is not responsible for the claims made or fornia and created the largest national budget deficits Effectively enforcing our laws, Penal Code, Section the information written by the writers.

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GETTING GO SEE DO FESTIVAL OF WHALES The 39th annual celebration of the annual migration of OUT the California gray whale continues this weekend with a full schedule of events featuring art exhibits, classic cars, YOUR FOURTEEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER concerts, VFW pancake breakfast, stand up paddle surf fi esta, sailing, kayaking, Diamond Dig charity treasure hunt, island scavenger hunt, Rubber Ducky Race, Grunion Run 5K and Kids 1K Fun Run, environmental activities, educational opportunities, interpretive crafts, activities just for kids and of course, whale watching excursions. The Festival of Whales offers many opportunities to learn about and celebrate these magnifi cent mammals as they pass the landmark city of Dana Point during their annual migration to the warmer waters of Baja California. For more information including where to park and pick up a free shuttle, visit www.danapointtimes.com and download the Festival of Whales Offi cial Event Program, or visit www.festivalofwhales.com. Staff Photo

ARCHITECTURAL WALKING TOUR 10 a.m. Discover 200 years of San Juan Capistrano architecture tuesday16 on a 90-minute guided walk that includes adobes, Spanish-era THE LIST dwellings and modern buildings. Meet at Verdugo Street. Oc- A day-by-day guide to what’s happening in curs every Saturday. $5 donation. 949.489.0736. BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES: WWII EXHIBIT and around town the next two weeks. COMEDY NIGHTS ON STAGE II 12 p.m. Collector Joe Trumpio providing background on artifacts COMPILED BY TAWNEE PRAZAK 7:30 p.m.; 9:30 p.m. 8 p.m. The Camino Real Playhouse presents in Casa Romantica’s WWII exhibit that runs through mid-April. an all-star cast of comedians. Tickets $12. 31776 El Camino Suggested donation $5. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.489.8082, www.caminorealplay- 949.498.2139, wwwcasaromantica.org. friday12 house.org. LA PRESIDENTA BALL 6:30 p.m. The Fiesta Association presents the annual dinner & wednesday17 SWALLOWS FONDUE CELEBRATION dance event with live music by Swing Shift at El Adobe. Guest Simply Fondue in SJC is offering dinner specials during March to cel- are encouraged to dress in 1800s-style formal Spanish, western ebrate the return of the swallows. Contact for details. 31761 Camino or old-California attire. Tickets $50 each. 31891 Camino Capist- BILINGUAL STORYTIME Capistrano, 949.240-0300, www.simplyfondueoc.com. rano, 949.493.1976, www.swallowsparade.org. 11 a.m. Children of all ages are invited to the Library for stories and crafts in Spanish and English. No registration required. SOUL SACRIFICE OC ELVIS 31495 El Camino Real, 949.493.1752, www.ocpl.org. 9 p.m. Rockabilly bebop music at BeachFire Ladera. 25682 Crown 7:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m. A tribute to the King at 210 Dance at the Valley Pkwy., Ladera Ranch, 949.542.7700, www.beachfi re.com. Lounge. 32124 Paseo Adelanto, 949.661.9800, www.210dance.com. SJC BACKGAMMON CLUB 2 p.m. The club meets monthly to play backgammon, be social ROD PIAZZA SHANA’S DAYDREAM COALITION and enjoy L’Hirondelle Restaurant. Fee $5. Please RSVP. 8 p.m. The blues harp musician plays at The Coach House with Third 8 p.m. The Coach House. Tickets $5. 33157 Camino Capistrano, 31631 Camino Capistrano, 959.661.0425, [email protected], Degree and Blues Bettie. Tickets $15. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com. [email protected]. San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com. COMPASS OLD CAPISTRANO FARMERS MARKET PAUL PRITCHARD QUARTET 9 p.m. Showcase Saturday featuring funky R&B dance music at 3 p.m.–7 p.m. Every Wednesday at El Camino Real and Yorba; 8 p.m. Don’t miss this fabulous musician performing at The Vintage. BeachFire Ladera. 25682 Crown Valley Pkwy., Ladera Ranch, 949.493.4700. 26701-B Verdugo St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.661.3407, 949.542.7700, www.beachfi re.com. www.thevintagesteakhouse.com. FIESTA GRANDE & ST. PADDY’S CELEBRATION 6 p.m. The Fiesta Association presents the annual event at JIMI NELSON & THE DRIFTING COWBOYS Swallow’s Inn with Old West entertainment featuring the Best 8:30 p.m. Swallow’s Inn. 31786 Camino Capistrano, 949.493.3188, sunday14 Dressed Old Man & Woman, Best Belt Buckle and Smooth Puss www.swallowsinn.com. contests. $5 entry fee. 31786 Camino Capistrano, 949.493.1976, www.swallowsparade.org. NATURE HIKE 9 a.m. Join Park Rangers for an easy 1-mile hike on the ROCK N RODEO & ST. PADDY’S PARTY saturday13 Nature Trail at Caspers Wilderness Park.33401 Ortega Hwy., 5:30 p.m.–10 p.m. Drink specials all day and great country danc- 949.923.2210, www.ocparks.com/caspers. ing music at 210 Dance at the Lounge. 32124 Paseo Adelanto, 949.661.9800, www.210dance.com. SECOND SATURDAY ART FAIR TIJUANA DOGS 10 a.m.–4 p.m. It’s back! The San Juan Chamber presents the 2:30 p.m. Swallow’s Inn as a tribute to Rick Deeb. 31786 Camino monthly art event showcasing 60 artists, craftspeople and musi- Capistrano, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com. cians along the streets of Camino Capistrano, Yorba, Verdugo and thursday18 Los Rios. 949.493.4700, www.sjcartfair.org. JOHN TROY 9 p.m. Live music at BeachFire Ladera. 25682 Crown Valley CASPERS PARK ADVENTURE DAY Pkwy., Ladera Ranch, 949.542.7700, www.beachfi re.com. MISSION READERS BOOK DISCUSSION 10 a.m.–3 p.m. A free family-fun event with musical entertain- 10:30 am. Discussion of “Distant Land of My Father” by Bo Caldwell ment, natural history tours, arts & crafts, wildlife exhibits, at the library. 31495 El Camino Real, 949.493.1752, www.ocpl.org. games, refreshments and more at Caspers Wilderness Park. 33401 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.923.2210, monday15 MOONALICE www.ocparks.com/capsers. 8 p.m. The band inspired by the Native American tribe plays at The Coach House with Daniel Kristoff. Tickets $12. 33157 Camino FESTIVAL OF WHALES Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoach- 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Dana Point hosts its 39th annual seafaring week- PAJAMA STORYTIME house.com. end-long celebration in the Harbor featuring a parade, street fair, 7 p.m. Sunshine Readers host the event at the library for art exhibits, car shows, concerts, games, sports, environmental kids and families. 31495 El Camino Real, 949.493.1752, BEER CHUGGING CONTEST & BRANT VOGEL and educational activities, crafts, whale-watching excursions and www.ocpl.org. 8 p.m. Five-person teams can compete in the contest at Swallow’s Inn. Live music too. 31786 Camino Capistrano, 949.493.3188, www. much more. Fun for the whole family. Info: 949.472.7888, TWO-WAY LANGUAGE IMMERSION www.festivalofwhales.org. swallowsinn.com. EXPERT PANEL PET ADOPTION EVENTS 5:30 p.m. Learn about CUSD’s 18 year-old Spanish immersion BENNY CHADWICK 10 a.m.–2 p.m. The Ark of San Juan presents two pet adoption program and talk to the students who’ve experienced it at San 8 p.m. Live at The Vintage. 26701-B Verdugo St., San Juan Capist- events at Ralphs on Del Obispo and at the Art Fair in downtown Juan Elementary School, 31642 El Camino Real, San Juan Cap- rano, 949.661.3407, www.thevintagesteakhouse.com. SJC. 949.388.0034, www.arkofsanjuan.org. istrano, www.capousd.org. (Cont. on page 18)

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Dispatch Restaurant Spotlight By Danielle Juncal RATE IT! Have you eaten Mr. B’s Pizza Kitchen at this restaurant? Go to www.thecapistranodispatch. 31111 Rancho Viejo Road, San Juan Capistrano, 949.240.8100 com and rate your overall experi- ence. We’ll post the results in next BEST KNOWN FOR: Casual Italian cuisine week’s issue of The Dispatch. MOST POPULAR ITEM: “The Godfather” Pizza Web Extra: Online voters gave Mr. B’s Pizza Kitchen, the newest addition to the Marbella Plaza in San Juan Capistrano, offers authentic Italian Pain du Monde eats and a comfortable atmosphere. A bright crimson red gives the restaurant’s interior pizzazz, and the wafting scents of freshly baked bread and pizza entice the senses. A spacious seating area accommodates the late night ¼ rush. “Mr. B’s provides a friendly, neighborhood restaurant experience,” said owner Richard Barcamonte. “It’s 2 Ritz Carlton Drive, Dana Point, like a home away from home, except someone else is doing the cooking.” “The Godfather” Pizza, their most 949.488.2330 popular item, includes sausage, pepperoni, bell pepper, black olives, onions, capicola, and spicy red sauce. A vari- (Rated on a scale of 1–5 stars) ety of salads, pasta, pizzas and more crowd the menu and provide endless possibilities to quell one’s hunger. The Tour of Italy meal special involves many Mr. B’s Italian fl avors; it includes salad, spaghetti, lasagna, ravioli, with Last issue online voters gave optional additional items such as baked mozzarella. Also, eight widescreen televisions are placed throughout the Pedro’s Tacos restaurant, providing endless sports entertainment throughout the dining experience. “Once you come to Mr. B’s Pizza Kitchen, you’ll want to come again because the food is great and the prices are right.” said Barcamonte. ½ 31721 Camino Capistrano, PRICE RANGE: $3.45 - $25 PAYMENT: Cash/Major Credit Cards San Juan Capistrano, 949.489.7752 (Rated on a scale of 1–5 stars) Mr. B’s Pizza Kitchen. Photo by Heidi Mefferd RESERVATIONS: Available HOURS: Tuesday–Sunday, 11 a.m.–9 p.m.

ABOUT OUR REVIEWS: In each issue we’ll highlight universally critical points including “Most Popular Dish,” “Best Known For” and “Price Range.” But most importantly, we’re inviting you to participate each week and rate the restaurant based on your experiences. Go to www.thecapistranodispatch.com and under “Restaurant Guide,” rate it from 1 to 5, then share your thoughts on the Dispatch forums.

(Cont. from page 17) SAN JUAN’S DIRTY LAUNDRY 8 p.m. The fi nal day to see mayhem, mystery, murderous inten- wednesday24 tions and music in the Old West-style melodramas at Camino Real friday19 Playhouse. Tickets $20. 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capist- rano, 949.489.8082, www.caminorealplayhouse.org. ROB ELLER 9 p.m. “The Lady Killer” plays acoustic soulful originals and ST. JOSEPH’S DAY RICK TATUM popular covers at BeachFire Ladera every Wednesday. BeachFire 8 p.m. Live music at The Vintage. 26701-B Verdugo St., San Juan 9:30 a.m. –12 p.m. The Mission celebrates “the return of the Ladera. 25682 Crown Valley Pkwy., Ladera Ranch, 949.542.7700, Capistrano, 949.661.3407, www.thevintagesteakhouse.com. swallows” with special events including live music, student www.beachfi re.com. performances, presentations and more. Admission $5–$9. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com. The fi rst three people to email us sunday21 WIN FREE FIESTA’S HOOS GOW DAY with Dispatch Free Concert Tix in 9 a.m.–4 p.m. San Juan turns into the Wild Wild West with sher- CONCERT the subject line will receive a pair iffs, deputies and western garbed folks. Be sure to wear western HISTORICAL WALKING TOUR TICKETS! of free concert tickets from The attire or risk getting “arrested” and put “in jail.” 949.493.1976, 1 p.m. SJC Historical Society leads a tour to see Los Rios Histori- Coach House to see Moonalice www.swallowsparade.org. cal District, O’Neill Museum, Montanez Adobe, the Mission, on March 18, a band that blends elements of roots, Rios Adobe and more. Meet at the train depot on Verdugo Street. blues, psychedelia, and folk. Current members include HOOS GOW AT SWALLOW’S Every Sunday. $2 adults, $1 children. 949.493.8444, G.E. Smith (SNL band leader), Barry Sless (David 2 p.m.–close. The party goes all day and night at Swallow’s www.sjchistoricalsociety.com. Nelson & Friends, Phil Lesh & Friends), Pete Sears Inn for the special event with live music by Brant Vogel during the day and Jann Browne at night. 31786 Camino Capistrano, JUDY COLLINS (Jefferson Starship, Hot Tuna), Ann McNamee, Roger 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com. 8 p.m. The female folk icon performs at The Coach House. McNamee, Jimmy Sanchez, and Jack Casady (Jef- Tickets $39.50. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, ferson Airplane/Starship, Hot Tuna). Please include FERNANDO RAMOS 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com. your name and phone number in the e-mail. E-mail: 6 p.m.–9 p.m. The solo mariachi guitarist plays at El Adobe de [email protected]. Capistrano every Friday and Saturday night. 31891 Camino Cap- istrano, 949.493.1163, www.eladobedecapistrano.com. monday22 EVITTE PALMER AND FRIENDS 8 p.m. Live music at The Vintage. 26701-B Verdugo St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.661.3407, www.thevintagesteakhouse.com. PLEIN AIR ART EXHIBIT thursday25 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Art from the collection of Mrs. Joan Irving Smith and the Irvine Museum on display at the Mission. Admission of $5–$9. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, GOLD FEVER saturday20 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com. 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Only a few more days to see the Mission’s Cali- fornia Gold Rush exhibit. Admission $5–$9. 26801 Ortega Hwy., KARAOKE San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com. 7 p.m. Sing your favorite songs every Monday at 210 Dance at the 52ND ANNUAL SWALLOW’S Lounge. 32124 Paseo Adelanto, 949.661.9800, www.210dance.com. NEAL SCHON BAND Editor’s 8 p.m. The musician from classic rock band Journey plays at Pick DAY PARADE & MERCADO The Coach House with Walter Michaels Band and Lickerish. 8 p.m.–5 p.m. Downtown San Juan trans- Tickets $20. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, forms for the biggest event of the year put on by the Fiesta tuesday23 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com. Association. The “Fiesta de las Golondrinas” features the BRIAN LYNN JONES & THE MISFIT COWBOYS largest non-motorized parade in the nation and a huge BAD, BAD LEROY BROWNS Mercado with food, drinks, live music and much more. 8 p.m. The band plays tonight and tomorrow night at Swallow’s Inn 9 p.m. Jam session every Tuesday at BeachFire Ladera. 31786 Camino Capistrano, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com. 949.493.1976, www.swallowsparade.org. 25682 Crown Valley Pkwy., Ladera Ranch, 949.542.7700, www.beachfi re.com. MICHAEL M. 8 p.m. Live music at The Vintage. 26701-B Verdugo St., San Juan SWALLOW’S INN FIESTA RAIN: TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES Capistrano, 949.661.3407, www.thevintagesteakhouse.com. 10 a.m. Cocktails start early at Swallow’s Inn. Live music outside 7:30 p.m. The OC Performing Arts Center presents a special mul- and indoors, views of the parade, food and tons of fun all day. 31786 timedia experience chronicling The Beatles with historical footage Camino Capistrano, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com. and live music. Tickets $20 –65. Runs through March 28. 600 Town *For our full calendar, visit the “Event Calendar” Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.ARTS, www.ocpac.org. STONEFREE AND BARRACUDA at www.thecapistranodispatch.com 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Jimi Hendrix and Heart tribute bands at 210 TACO TUESDAY Have an event? Send your listing to [email protected] At The Lounge. 32124 Paseo Adelanto, S.J.C. 949.661.9800, Play pool and get cheap tacos at 210 Dance at the Lounge. www.210dance.com. 32124 Paseo Adelanto, 949.661.9800, www.210dance.com.

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SJC LIVING COMMUNITY CALENDAR LIFE IN OUR COMMUNITY saturday 3.13 friday 3.19 Tuesday 3.23 Second Saturday Art Fair Coffee Chat 8 a.m. The Capistrano Utilities Commission meeting 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Capist- Dispatch hosts a spirited town hall 8 a.m., City Hall, 32400 Paseo Adelanto. rano. See http://www.sjcartfair.org/ forum on community issues. All are Cultural Heritage Commission welcome. Camino Real Playhouse, on meeting 5:30 p.m., City Hall, 32400 Monday 3.15 El Camino Real, just south of Ortega Paseo Adelanto. Highway. Occurs every Friday. Parks, Recreation and Equestri- Planning Commission meeting an meeting 6 p.m., City Hall, 32400 Special Swallows Day edition of 6:30 p.m., City Hall, 32400 Paseo Paseo Adelanto. The Capistrano Dispatch pub- Adelanto. lishes tuesday 3.16 Friday 3.26 Saturday 3.20 City Council meeting 6:30 p.m., Next regular issue of The City Hall, 32400 Paseo Adelanto. Swallows Day Parade! Dispatch publishes.

JAN SIEGEL:4 Moments in Time Program Pushes Marco Historic Building Worth Students to Become More than a Moment ‘College Bound’ e are so the fi rst fi ve years of her married life, fortunate to before moving to a ranch off Ortega PTA and campus offi cials working together W live in San Highway. Juan Capistrano, where Manriquez remembered as a child, By Danielle Juncal Each morning the fl ags are rotated traditions and history the “visit of the dread Las Manilas The Capistrano Dispatch through the campus so the students are remembered and outlaw band of Juan Flores, who raided are exposed to many different “views” protected. It is one San Juan Capistrano in January, 1857.” nlike the casual conclusion of each week. The collection of college JAN SIEGEL thing to be able to talk After killing one person, he and his “have a nice day,” Marco Forster fl ags steadily grows, and 12 more about times past, but band carried off all the loot they could U Middle School Principal Carrie fl ags are expected to be purchased quite another to be able to talk about fi nd. “At that time the front of the old Bertini ends her morning announce- soon. Students are thoroughly edu- the past and be able to experience some Aguilar adobe was used as a store ments with an optimistic reminder for cated on these colleges, including of those moments in time. Buildings room, and it was here that the outlaws her students, “College and beyond, facts such as location, school colors, are a great source of history and in San secured their greatest haul of goods.” achieve it and believe it!” mascot, and some popular majors. Juan Capistrano we are indeed fortunate During the raid Lorenza and her family College, a daunting thought even In addition to facts about the that our City offi cials appreciate the hid in the rear rooms. for high school students, has become specifi c colleges, Bertini also structures that create our history. Build- As a young girl and after she was a primary focus at Marco Forster to discusses ways to pay for college ings tell a story and by married, Manriquez expose students to the benefi ts of through student loans, grants and going into them we can recalled the weekly trips pursuing higher education. The PTSA scholarships and emphasizes the in- imagine what life was “Such a building to the hot springs off developed a program called “Roadrun- creased earnings potential for college like in our parents and is the Ortega Highway with ners are College Bound,” and they graduates. Teachers discuss their grandparents time. other Mexican women of have already made leaps and bounds own college experiences, and offer Such a building is the Blas Aguilar... the community, “in the in creating a college-friendly atmo- advice of their own. Blas Aguilar. It is owned high Spanish carts sur- sphere on campus. As for the future, the “Roadrun- by city of San Juan Cap- Every nook and rounded by the week’s The “Roadrunners are College ners are College Bound” program istrano and operated as cranny of this washing, which they Bound” program began in Fall 2009, hopes to continue to keep a college a Juaneno Acjachemen would take to cleanse in and has had tremendous success mo- emphasis in the minds of the students Cultural Center by the building talks the warm water of the tivating and educating students about on a daily basis. The program seeks Blas Aguilar Adobe Indian spring.” opportunities at higher education. to keep the subject of college a daily Foundation. Every nook to the history of Guests at this birth- Changing the PE uniforms was one of topic of conversation and to show the and cranny of this build- our town.” day party read like a the fi rst steps. PTSA President Bonnie students that the pursuit of higher ing talks to the history who’s who of San Juan Small, one of the main directors of the education is an achievable goal. of our town. Capistrano history. program, presented the idea of adding “Our hope is that college becomes One story was reported in the Among the guests were her brother, “Roadrunners are College Bound!” to part of the students’ daily conversa- Coastline Dispatch on August 14, 1931. Blas Aguilar. Her four children were the back of the PE uniforms; Bertini tion; and that ‘mascots’ and ‘majors’ A birthday celebration was a page one Mrs. Delfi na Oliveras, Mrs. Lupe agreed wholeheartedly. become part of their vocabulary,” story. Mrs. Lorenza Manriquez was Combs, Mrs. Bessie Ruiz, and her son The next big transformation literally said Small, “Demystifying higher celebrating her 82nd birthday with Manuel Manriquez. occurred on campus. Twenty-four education is our fi rst step in mak- an old fashion fi esta and dance at the You can spend a Moment in Time college fl ags, many the alma maters of ing college seem approachable and Aguilar adobe. Mrs. Manriquez had by visiting the Blas Aguilar adobe. The the current teaching staff, fl y proudly attainable.” spent her entire life in San Juan Capist- adobe is open on Saturday and Sunday around the halls of Marco Forster. On Dec. 18, a familiar phrase rano. Her father was Judas de Aguilar, noon to 3 p.m. and by appointment. “My fi rst goal was to locate fl ags replaced the outdated school motto who married a Spanish girl from San The adobe is at 31806 El Camino Real. from southern California colleges, on the school marquee. It now reads, Louis Rey and brought her to live in The phone number is 949.493.4933. and especially UC and Cal State “Roadrunners are College Bound,” a the adobe. Since 1799, until this time Jan Siegel is a longtime downtown schools because I wanted the stu- statement that truly encapsulates the (1931), Aguilars had lived in this 1794 tour guide and member of the Cultural dents to be exposed to accessible and confi dent, optimistic attitude of the adobe. Mrs. Manriquez was born and Heritage Commission. Her name is on affordable education,” Small said. Marco Forster students. CD raised in the house and lived there for the city’s “Wall of Distinction.”

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SJC LIVING City Honors Hardy World War II Hero Turns 90

Mayor Lon Uso and Navy Cross honoree Bill Hardy. Photo by Jonathan Volzke Courtesy photo By Jonathan Volzke Interact Club Volunteers Time The Capistrano Dispatch he city this month honored Willis “Bill” Hardy as the World War II flying ace turned 90 years old. and Service at San Juan Hills T Hardy enlisted in the Navy at 17 and served for more than 20 years before retiring at the rank of Com- By Sherry Lucas are going to do. She wanted to do everything that mander. He was a pilot attached to the USS Hornet in the The Capistrano Dispatch had to do with volunteer work,” Tong said. Pacific during the war. Rotary International sponsors the club. On the evening of April 6, however, Hardy showed he Interact club at San Juan Hills High School Mike Darnold, Rotary representative, has been himself a true hero. He shot down five enemy planes on a has collected food at Thanksgiving to provide a member of the Rotary for 34 years. He repre- single outing. He was awarded the Navy Cross. T meals for families in need, distributed water sents the Rotary Club of San Juan Capistrano, one Returning from the war, Hardy married Marilyn, and at a walking event, shot pictures for a Humane So- of 50 in the surrounding area. the two have remained together for 64 years. During that ciety event, replied to Santa letters from elemen- Darnold is a former school board member and time, Hardy served Capistrano, too, as part of the Los tary school kids, donated new shoes for a project supports the high school Interact clubs. He is the Rios District Committee, the Cultural Heritage Commis- in Mexico and decorated the Rotary Clubs Rose representative for the club at San Juan Hills and sion, and on the board of the Historical Society Board and Parade float as well as a number of when speaking to the students is recognized on the City’s Wall of Recognition. other activities. he tells them that everything Mayor Lon Uso presented Hardy with a plaque earlier All since the beginning of this UPCOMING revolves around the calendar. this month, declaring him Capistrano’s “Hometown school year. “I’ve taught the kids that from Hero.” CD “You hear about teenagers INTERACT the beginning, calendar and being self-centered or lazy, but budget,” said Darnold. the reality is that many kids are ACTIVITIES Darnold is also District involved in doing great things Chairman for Rotary Youth in their communities,” Principal March 20 Leadership Awards, a three- Tom Ressler said. “The kids in At the Swallows Day Parade, day symposium in April held at the Interact Club are also athletes, students will be helping with Idyllwild Pines, on how to be a ASB officers, scholars, etc., yet the pancake breakfast. better leader. they make it a priority to help the “We think that it’s a good community.” April 3 idea not to assume all kids have The roster is made up of 21 City of San Juan Capistrano good boundaries and ethics, students; roughly 14 consistently Extravaganza and egg hunt, we’re demonstrating those attend meetings, with a core of 5 students will help with qualities through actions,” to 10 volunteering regularly. The entertainment of kids. Darnold said. club has been in existence for RYLA’s training program three years, since San Juan Hills May 1 equips youth on becoming bet- High opened. Orange County is Sea Base Pizza Boat with the ter leaders and teaches ethics, home to about 30 Interact clubs. Boy Scouts is a fun event. integrity and character, which Students Nicole Ruback and A networking opportunity are all a part of the program, Katelyn Connors are co-presidents where all clubs can get to- along with the four stages of of the San Juan Hills chapter. gether in one place to meet. development including trust, Club adviser Marlen Tong said try, test, and transfer. a key element that makes one club The leadership program is more successful than another is leadership. aimed at those students that are juniors in the “First off, it’s the involvement of the student,” Interact clubs, and is taught by a majority of said Tong. “Nicole Ruback was the one that seniors from the previous year’s event. Visit www. started being president from the beginning, ryla5320.org for more information on this event. Nicole has just really been a leader, I mean she is The Interact Club meets on the second Thursday the one who says at the meetings this is what we of every month on campus during lunch. CD

Page 22 • The Capistrano Dispatch • March 12–25, 2010 www.thecapistranodispatch.com SJC LIVING DALE ROSENFELDT: From the Inside Sticks and Stones Can Break My Bones but Names… y name is Ripley, believe it or I especially love my Uncle Jay who works in the salon. he was special too because he was a champion. She M not. I am a puppy. A golden Uncle Jay takes me on walks, teaches me things, and calls me Ripley, Rip van Tinkle, Mister Ripster, Ripples retriever, reddish in color, to gives me treats. When I just happen to do something and Wrong Way Ripley, depending on what I am doing. be exact. I am supposed to do, I get a treat, and I love food so I I don’t care what she calls me as long as she doesn’t I am living the good life here in San try hard to fi gure out how to get more. call me late for dinner. Ha, ha that’s another puppy Juan Capistrano, since being adopted Before my human alpha puts me in my harness joke. By the way, they say I smile. Well, life is good. by my owners. I was born into a bad to go to “the business” we take a long walk and she Finally, there is THE CAT. She was bigger than me DALE neighborhood in North Long Beach, usually joins us unless she “has when I arrived and she is a real tease but I ROSENFELDT they say, whenever anyone asks where business.” These early morn- am more than twice her size I came from. Little did I know it was a ing walks are very stimulating: now and can dominate. She “crack” house? I was busy learning how to open my eyes birds, bees, bugs, and “the doesn’t play fair though be- and rolling with and chewing on my 10 brothers and sis- business of other dogs.” The cause she jumps up in places ters. They took me away from all that on January 3 when smells are so enticing I can’t I can’t get to so now that I I was just 12 weeks old. help but strain at the leash. I have found my bark I give her I realized quickly that I am special because when we get really excited when I see a piece of my mind and then arrived at my new house, a crowd gathered to watch Buddy, that’s right, my best shake the stuffi ng out of Mr. me make a deposit on the front grass. Everything I do, friend’s name is “Buddy.” Penguin. They say THE CAT especially eliminating, draws attention and praise so I Buddy is 10-month-old likes me but she sure has a keep doing these things, sometimes in the house. They Golden Retriever three times funny way of showing it. call it “business” and in the beginning carried me outside my size. We love to roll in the Me, I like everybody and every hour, in the cold and rain, to “do my business.” wet grass just like I used to everything, especially sticks This word is confusing because he also “has a business” with my brothers and sisters and stones and kibble and balls, and I go with him to “his business” every day. in the hood. Sometimes and plastic bottles and ropes He uses sticks to make things called “frames.” I like other dogs join us and I never met another dog I and chews and…well you get sticks too, especially the ones I fi nd in the park. The didn’t want to sniff but Buddy is my new BFF. I have the idea. If I can put it in my mouth, I do. Life is good long ones make me feel like a hunter-gatherer and put a love interest too. Élan, French for joy and enthu- here in my new home in San Juan Capistrano. an extra spring in my step. I like to bring them home siasm, is one fi ne little Brittany just a bit older than In 2007 Dale, her husband Ted and their dog Daphne and chew on them. I also like stones. They are smooth, me. Luckily, Élan lives across the street so I keep my moved from Irvine to San Juan Capistrano where Ted cold and hard and feel good against my teeth and gums. eye on her and can’t wait to get my paws on her at operates their business which has been in the family During the day at “his business” I do three things: sleep, every opportunity. It’s that French scent that gets my since 1978. Dale is a consultant who travels often but is “do MY business” and play with his customers and other welcome “wagg’in” goin’. That’s a puppy joke. happiest when here in town making observations from people who “do business” in the shopping center. They say one of my ancestors was named Rip and the inside. A ‘Musical Melting Pot’ By Robyn Wyman-Dill awareness to the culture and arts of Iran; creating new The Capistrano Dispatch boundaries within Persian music traditions in a contem- porary, cross-cultural, and improvisatory musical style. n the culturally eclectic side, UC Irvine Barclay “We coined it ‘Music without Borders,’” Hsu said. Theatre played host to Susan Samueli Center for Their Friday night’s Barclay Theatre benefi t perfor- O Integrative Medicine’s special benefi t, featuring mance was a homecoming of sorts for Los Angeles- “The Tehran Project” in their U.S. debut. San Juan Cap- based Hsu. istrano-raised violinist Linling Hsu partnered with Max “I remember our family going to performances at the Saghedi on santur, creating an instrumental blend of Barclay as a kid,” Hsu said. “East-West” fusion music worthy of a standing ovation. Born into a musical family, Hsu began formal training They were joined by special guests jazz legend Bennie on violin at four. When the family moved to San Juan Maupin (bass clarinetist on Miles Davis’ Bitches Brew Capistrano four years later, she was already accustomed and director of The Ikeda Kings Orchestra); Munyungo to performing in public at church services and musicals. Jackson (percussion); John Setch (piano); and Edwin “I adored my older sister,” Hsu said. “By her example, Livingston (bass). she made me want to excel in violin. It proved to be my More than 400 guests attended the benefi t concert, calling.” raising more than $55,000 for the Susan Samueli Center Hsu’s natural talent was honed by Violinist William for Integrative Medicine. Through clinical research the Kennedy and encouraged by her friends and teachers at Center has educated medical students, health profes- St. Margaret’s Episcopal School. After graduation, she sionals and the public; integrating eastern and western studied classical music at the Shepherd School of Music medicines into a model of clinical care that emphasizes at Rice University. But, it was at the Banff Center for the healing the whole person. Arts in Canada that Hsu expanded her craft. There, she The synergy of these medical sciences was a topic met Amir Amiri, another fellow artist-in-resident. Their dear to Hsu’s own heart. Her grandfather is credited partnership was a match made in musical heaven. with the modernization of Chinese traditional medi- “I had never heard anything like that before,” Hsu cines. Hsu’s own music can be credited as a moderniza- said with apparent awe. “Amir used the santur—known tion of many musical disciplines. as one of the oldest forms of piano and consisting of 18 Formed in 2005, The Tehran Project has been cel- sets of four strings, each set tuned to the same note - in a ebrated for its distinctive and virtuosic mix of Persian Courtesy Photo way that stretched the boundaries of my own work.” classical music with elements of jazz, Indian, fl amenco, Sadly, Amiri did not make their U.S. debut. Traveling and Western classical music. Blending the western tal- santur music, the Tehran Project seeks to com- from Canada, he was denied entry into the U.S., at the ents of classically-trained Violinist Hsu with Canadian- municate the mysticism of Persian music, engage border. Max Saghedi stepped in to perform in his place based musician Amir Amiri’s Persian classically-trained, a diverse audience and bring understanding and at the last minute. CD

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www.thecapistranodispatch.com March 12–25, 2010 • The Capistrano Dispatch • Page 25 SPORTS 5 BEST BETS & OUTDOORS BASEBALL BASKETBALL SOCCER BASEBALL SOCCER Patriots vs. Stallions Timberwolves vs. CD Aguila vs. LA Monarchs vs. Lions Colorado Rapids vs. STORIES, SCORES, SCHEDULES & MORE San Juan Hills High Lakers, Staples Galaxy, Home JSerra Catholic Chivas USA School Center Depot Center High School Home Depot Center March 19, 3:15 p.m. March 19, 7:30 p.m. March 21, 5 p.m. March 24, 6 p.m. March 26, 7:30 p.m.

San Juan Hills High School Before taking off for The LA Galaxy will take The Lions host Mater Dei Don’t miss your chance takes on Beckman in its a fi ve-game road on 14- time Salvadoran in a key Trinity League to see Sacha Kljestan, fi rst league game of the series, the Los Angeles First Division Champion game that should stoke Jonathan Bornstein, Zach season. Info: www.sjhhs. Lakers will play two C.D. Águila in an interna- the rivalry between these Thornton and all of your fa- schoolloop.com home games against tional friendly. Info: www. two schools. vorite Chivas USA players. Minnesota on March homedepotcenter.com Info: www.jserra.org Info: www.homedepotcenter. 19, followed by a game com against Washington on March 21. Info: www.nba. 5 com/lakers JSerra Soccer Earns School’s First CIF Title The Capistrano Dispatch

hen the fi nal whistle blew, the celebration began. W JSerra Catholic High School’s boys’ soccer team beat Harvard West- lake 2-1 on Saturday to earn the 7-year- old school’s fi rst CIF championship. “This is an outstanding accomplish- ment and a momentous triumph for the team, the athletic program, and for the school,” principal Tom Waszak said. Despite rainy weather, hundreds of students, family members and staff at- tended the game at Warren High School in Downey. Junior forward Dylan Seedman opened the scoring in the 13th minute, giving the back-to-back Trinity League champs (24-4-2) an early lead. Christopher Max Deering doubled the lead in the 57th minute on a header off a corner kick. Harvard Westlake battled back, but couldn’t get past junior goalie Kyle Courtesy photo Pierce for the equalizer. “To win the CIF-SS Division I title is history. This championship is not just a matter what the next game brings, the said Davor Fabulich, JSerra Catholic a tremendous accomplishment on the win for boys soccer, but for all of JSerra Lions are champions. H.S. Boys Soccer Coach.”Playing in 33 part of the players and coaches,” said Catholic High School.” “I am proud of the boys performance games in three and a half months while Athletic Director Jim Hartigan. “Their Up next? throughout the year. Winning the keeping up with their schoolwork is a countless hours of hard work and prepa- The Lions will attempt to win the second consecutive Trinity league title tough task. They managed to do both ration paid off with a victory that will Southern California regional champi- followed by a CIF Division 1 Cham- and should be commended on their forever be remembered in our school’s onship. Games are underway. But no pionship is a great accomplishment,” success.” CD

COUNCIL HONORS STALLIONS

San Juan Hills High School athletes Will Acromite (left) and Brandon Pugh (second from right) this month were honored by Mayor Lon Uso (second from left) for the school’s achievements in sports. Although made up of freshmen, sophomores and juniors, the Stallions have done well in many sports. Also pictured, at left, is Athletic Director Armando Gonzalez. Photo by Jonathan Volzke

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