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VOLUME 9, ISSUE 29

All About the Sound

Dana Point teen works toward music career E Y E O N D P/ PAG E 5

Sidney Bowen, 17, hosts Open Mic Night at The Point Restaurant & Bar in Dana Point. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Planning Commission to Hold Public Hearing on Strand Beach Access EYE ON DP/PAGE 3

Sewer Line Replacement Coming at Doheny State Beach EYE ON DP/PAGE 3

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Five things Dana Point should know this week America’s Cup Comes to Dana Point THE LATEST: The oldest trophy in sports will be making a special appearance this weekend in Dana Point.

During the Dana Point Yacht Club’s Open House, the America’s Cup will be on display beginning at noon.

The America’s Cup was first contested in 1851, and is one of the most competitive and sought after trophies.

John Berry with the Dana Point Yacht Club said the America’s Cup does not usually travel, unless it’s going to its home club or to America’s Cup events.

“We’re very fortunate to be able to have the cup here,” Berry said. “This is a unique experience.”

The cup will arrive at the yacht club at noon under Marine Corp. escort along with Golden Gate Yacht Club Commodore Norbert Bajurin.

The Golden Gate Yacht Club will give a special presentation at 2 p.m. There will also be exhibits and membership tables set up.

WHAT’S NEXT: The shuttle and the event are free and open to the public.

— Kristina Pritchett

San Juan Hires Consultant for Conceptual Design of Skatepark THE LATEST: After reviewing eight requests for proposals submitted to the city, San Juan Capistrano officials recently announced the selection of consultant Spohn Ranch to work on the conceptual design for a future skatepark at the San Juan Capistrano Sports Park.

Spohn Ranch founder Aaron Spohn has been working with the city of San Juan on skatepark ideas since 2006, when building a skatepark was first listed as a city priority. Nathan Banda, a member of the subcommittee on the park, said Spohn Ranch’s RFP “really showed their dedication” to the project and community outreach.

WHAT’S NEXT: Interested parties will have opportunities to provide their input at workshops in the near future—exact Dana Point Times July 15-21, 2016

dates, times and location to be determined. Banda said the goal is to have a design completed in about two months.

At a previous Council meeting, San Juan Capistrano Mayor Pro Tem Kerry Ferguson said “a design created to the city’s specifications and approved by the City Council will give confidence to potential donors, including the city of Dana Point, that they will be donating to a demonstrable program.”

For more information on skatepark progress and future meetings, call the city’s Community Services Department at 949.443.6388, follow Capistrano Grind Skatepark on Facebook or email Banda at nathan@capistranogrindskatepark.org.

—Allison Jarrell

La Pata Project Nears Completion THE LATEST: In just a few weeks, the La Pata extension project will be completed, which will connect Avenida La Pata from the edge of San Clemente to outside city limits of San Juan Capistrano at La Pata Avenue.

The work began in spring 2014 with the hope it would reduce congestion and improve regional mobility in South Orange County by providing an alternative to I-5 between Ortega Highway to the north and Avenida Vista Hermosa to the south.

The extension will include four new lanes, and will extend the existing La Pata Avenue to Calle Saluda.

An environmental impact report for La Pata estimates 13,000 trips per day, and people could potentially divert to Avenida La Pata for a faster route if I-5 is congested.

Previously, Dana Point officials said the completion will give the city some traffic relief in an area where the city’s residents enter and exit from I-5 from Pacific Coast Highway.

WHAT’S NEXT: The route’s opening ceremony will take place Saturday, Aug. 13 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. There will be a car show, vendors, food trucks, giveaways, live entertainment and more. — Staff

Sewer Line Replacement Coming at Doheny State Beach after Bond Approval THE LATEST: Aging pipes at Doheny State Beach will be replaced thanks to the State Water Resources Control Board approving the use of bond money from a grant.

The State Water Resources Control Board approved $10 million in bond money from the Clean Beaches Initiative Grant Program, which will make repairs in Doheny State Beach, El Capitan State Beach and Carpinteria State Beach.

“We believe the sewer pipes are approxi-

The La Pata Extension Gap between San Juan Capistrano and San Clemente as seen during the Peek at La Pata hike. The project is almost complete. Photo: Eric Heinz

mately 50 years old,” said Patricia Leary, State Water Resources Control Board senior water resources control engineer.

“They’re made out of clay and cast iron pipe. They’re approaching the end of their useful life.”

Leary added that the 50 years is an acceptable life expectancy for sewer pipes.

She added that they are not certain if the pipes are leaking at this time.

Leary said the process will not begin until a grant agreement allowing the work to begin is completed, and then the project will take a few years to be finished.

City officials said they support State Parks’ efforts to ensure the lines are in good conditions.

“Well-maintained sewer lines help lessen the possibility of sewage spills and the possible attendant beach water quality problems,” said City Manager Doug Chotkevys.

WHAT’S NEXT: Chotkevys said South Coast Water District maintains over 90 percent of the sewer lines in the city, and they are “very watchful and constantly inspecting their sewer lines for integrity.”

— KP

Planning Commission to Hold Hearing on Strand Beach Access Gates THE LATEST: A public hearing has been scheduled for the next Planning Commission meeting to discuss access gates at the Central Strand and Mid-Strand Public Beach Access points.

City Manager Doug Chotkevys said the local coastal program amendment (LCPA) is for an addition of gates at the Headlands as outlined in a settlement agreement.

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“This opening of the gate is what was always going to happen, and what should have happened in the very beginning, to not only comply with the law, but also to support the spirit of the law by maximizing beach access for all citizens,” said Dana Point resident Jay Sowell, who previously filed a public records request with city to access Strand lawsuit expenditures.

In 2009, the city started to lock the gates at two paths with closing times of 5 p.m.-8 a.m. in the fall and winter months, and 7 p.m.-8 a.m. in the spring and summer.

Gates were originally included in the Headlands development plan drawings, but gates were not included in the permit text. The Coastal Commission deemed the presence of the gates and establishment of the closing hours contrary to the Coastal Act and Local Costal Program, and ordered that the gates be removed.

In April 2016, the California Coastal Commission staff recommended a settlement agreement, putting an end to six years of litigation over gates and nighttime closure hours at the Mid-Strand and Central-Strand access ways.

The settlement included an agreement to “modify the local CDP to include approval of designated hours of operation for the Strand Access Areas”—the hours of operation were generally longer than previously determined, and specific areas of access were designated.

The current amendment states if approved, three retractable gates and public access signage will be installed at the MidStrand Beach Access, Central Strand Beach Access and Central Strand Lower Beach Access to enforce hours of operation.

WHAT’S NEXT: The public hearing is set for July 25 during public session. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. — KP www.danapointtimes.com

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Salt Creek Grille Raises $10,000 for Charity During its 20th anniversary celebration, Salt Creek Grille raised $10,000 for the Jessie Rees Foundation, a nonprofit organization.

Salt Creek Grille, a Dana Point restaurant that often runs charitable events, held a fundraiser for the Jessie Rees Foundation during its anniversary event on Sunday, July 10.

The Jessie Rees Foundation is a nonprofit that raises awareness of and provides money for research of pediatric cancer, while providing support and encouragement for kids battling cancer.

“To be able to celebrate our milestone anniversary and contribute to such an incredible organization like the Jessie Rees Foundation is an absolute honor,” said Salt Creek Grille Owner Tim McCune. “This organization continues to touch countless lives every single day, and I am proud to call Erik Rees, his family and dedicated volunteers our friends.”

Police Seek Information on Hit-and-Run Police are seeking information on a hit-and-run incident that left a 22-year-old dead last month.

Cole Stewart was struck sometime between 3:30-4:15 a.m. on Crown Valley

DP Sheriff’s Blotter

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

Sunday, June 26 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Manzanita Drive, 25200 Block (11:54 p.m.) A man was going through the caller’s trash.

DISTURBANCE-FAMILY DISPUTE Domingo Avenue, 25900 Block(10:31 p.m.) Police were called about a man and woman in a fight. The caller said they saw the man push the woman and take her bag.

DISTURBANCE Pacific Coast Highway/Monarch Bay Plaza (10:21 p.m.) Police were called for a group of juveniles throwing rocks at the bus stop.

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Owner Tim McCune (middle) with staff members Helen McClaire and Sri Divel during Salt Creek Grille’s 20th anniversary event. Photo: Courtesy of Salt Creek Grille

Parkway while he was walking to a relative’s house, police say.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department is seeking help from anyone with information on the accident.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call the OC Crime Stoppers at 1.855.

TIPOCCS, and information can be given anonymously.

Election Filing Begins July 18 Filing for two seats on City Council will begin on July 18 and will continue until August 12.

Candidates must be registered voters of the city of Dana Point at the time nomination papers are issued. Candidates may be

Block (8:53 p.m.) A woman said she was assaulted by another woman while she was at Chevron.

nominated by registered voters between July 18 and until 5 p.m. on August 12. Candidate information packets and nomination papers may be obtained from the City Clerk’s office at Dana Point City Hall.

If any incumbent has not filed nomination papers by Friday, August 12, at 5 p.m., the nomination period will be extended to Wednesday, August 17 at 5:30 p.m.

Appointments are suggested as review of the packet will take approximately 30 minutes to an hour.

For more information, or to schedule an appointment, contact Kathy Ward, City Clerk, at 949.248.3505.

Because I Love You (BILY) Meeting

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Saturday, June 25 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Pacific Coast Highway, 34100 Block (8:42 p.m.)

A man was on the property drinking and urinating in front of the business.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Pacific Coast Highway/Beach Road (8:26 p.m.)

Police were called about two men who kept jumping in front of cars.

WELFARE CHECK Pointe Trinity, 24800 Block (8:37 p.m.) A woman called police to check on her neighbor. She stated she believed something happened because the dog was barking for two days in a row.

DISTURBANCE Doheny Park Road, 34000 Block (2:13 p.m.) A caller told police two people were outside the front door drinking alcohol and refused to leave.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Del Prado, 24800 Block (6:01 p.m.) Police were called for a possible drug deal.

DRUNK DRIVING Pointe Monarch Drive, 0 Block (12:53 p.m.) Police were called about a man driving in and out of the lanes. The caller stated the driver almost hit the curb.

DISTURBANCE Pacific Coast Highway/ Dana Point Harbor Drive (11:18 a.m.) A caller told police a man was chasing a woman at the Carl’s Jr. They said the woman was trying to hide and “appeared she was afraid of being hit.”

SUSPICIOUS PERSON IN VEHICLE Scenic Drive, 34500 Block (4:06 a.m.) Police were called about four men inside of a silver Toyota Camry who looked like they were drinking.

6 p.m. The City Council will meet in the Dana Point City Hall Council Chambers after a closed session. The agenda is available online at www.danapoint.org.

Dana Point City Hall, 33282 Street of the Golden Lantern, Dana Point.

DISTURBANCE Pacific Coast Highway/RitzCarlton Drive (5:28 p.m.) A call was made to police about 20-25 juveniles in a fight.

HIT AND RUN Pacific Coast Highway/Monarch Bay Drive (4:45 p.m.) A man told police a black sedan hit his vehicle and fled.

RECKLESS DRIVING Pacific Coast Highway, 34300 Block (3:39 p.m.) Police received a call about a white Saturn with large scratches down the passenger side. The caller said the driver drove through the gas station extremely fast and hit the caller’s car.

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7-9 p.m. every Tuesday. BILY helps parents find solutions to any crisis they are experiencing due to their children’s (adult or minor) poor choices. 119 Avenida De La Estrella, San Clemente. www.bilysc.org.

Dana Harbor Toastmasters

7-8:30 p.m. Fine-tune your public speaking skills each Tuesday at Capo Beach Church, 26975 Domingo Avenue, Capistrano Beach. 949.492.7181. toastmasters.org.

Traffic Improvement Subcommittee Meeting

3-5 p.m. Members of the subcommittee will meet in the Dana Point City Hall Council Chambers. Dana Point City Hall, 33282 Street of the Golden Lantern, Dana Point.

Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club

7-8:30 a.m. Members of the Rotary Club will meet at Laguna Cliffs Resort & Spa. Laguna Cliffs Resort & Spa, 25135 Park Lantern, Dana Point. monarchbeachsunriserotary.org.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Monday, July 25: Planning Commission Meeting

6 p.m. Members of the Planning Commission will be meeting in the Dana Point City Hall Council Chamber. There is a public hearing notice regarding two public access points. Information can be found online at danapoint.org. Dana Point City Hall, 33282 Street of the Golden Lantern, Dana Point.

Tuesday, July 26: Ocean Water Quality Subcommittee Meeting 3-5 p.m. Members of the subcommittee will be meeting at Dana Point City Hall Suite 212. Dana Point City Hall, 33282 Street of the Golden Lantern, Dana Point.

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Sidney Bowen, 17, performs at The Point Restaurant & Bar during Open Mic Night on Tuesday, July 12.

Photo: Kristina Pritchett

All About the Sound Dana Point teen works toward music career

BY KRISTINA PRITCHETT, DANA POINT TIMES

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nside The Point Restaurant & Bar, Sidney Bowen of Dana Point tunes her white acoustic guitar, checks the sound of the microphone and makes sure everything for Open Mic Night is ready to go. She’s been hosting the Tuesday night event for three years. She knows the regulars and welcomes the newcomers.

“It’s a close-knit community,” Sidney said. “It’s a really cool vibe, and I love seeing who comes in to perform and hearing their songs.”

Sidney Bowen, 17, has been performing since she was 5 years old, but says she remembers singing before then. The Open Mic Night is just one place she gets to perform—she’s performed at the Orange County Fair in years prior, and will take the stage there again this summer.

Along with the local performances, Sidney has gone on tour across the nation. She currently has an EP out and music available on iTunes. She does live video streams on Facebook and has some videos on YouTube.

“It’s really cool when people know your songs,” Sidney said.

She said her first song that was placed on iTunes was put into a Brazilian soap opera, and that’s when she started meeting her fans.

“I got a lot of positive feedback from those listeners, and it gave me the courage and the validation to put out an EP,” she said.

The EP has seven songs, all of which Sidney says represent her and her new style. Her new music will continue to show her life experiences, and the music is a little broader.

“It’s still very close to me, and it still sounds like me. It’s all the same root, but

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I reached out a little bit with style,” Sidney said. “It’s a little different, but I’m excited to share it when it comes out.”

Before she hits the stage, Sidney always has her sound check. She said the audience doesn’t usually make her nervous, but she does get nervous when she notices a member of the audience who is really listening to her words.

“It just makes me want to make sure I’m performing it at my best,” Sidney said. “I want to make sure they like it.”

On Tuesday night, she sang a couple of her original pieces including “Elephant” and “Shy.” Just off to the side, Sidney’s mom Danielle adjusted the volume for the mic.

“She’s here every week. It feels weird when she’s not here,” Sidney said, watching her mom as she listened to other performers.

Bowen said she loves watching her daughter be able to live her dreams, although she worries about her being in the spotlight at a young age.

“She’s most at home on the stage,” Bowen said. “It’s a little scary she’s in the public eye, but her dreams are becoming a reality.”

Sidney’s music style is singer-songwriter and is inspired by artists such as Ingrid Michaelson, Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift.

She uses her life experiences to get inspiration, and she says all her of her songs are personal.

“I don’t have a favorite song because they’re all so personal,” Sidney said. “But, I really enjoy performing ‘Shy.’ I get really into it, and it’s a boppy song. It’s super fun.”

As she performed the original piece Tuesday, the crowd watched and smiled.

This summer, Sidney will continue to write and perform. She says she’s about to start writing with some big names for her next album, but isn’t sure when it will be released.

For now, she will continue performing locally and online.

You can see her perform at the Open Mic Nights at The Point Restaurant & Bar every Tuesday from 6:30-9:30 p.m. and at the Orange County Fair on Aug. 6. DP www.danapointtimes.com

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VIEWS, OPINIONS AND INSIGHTS

Letters to the Editor THE MUSIC FELL SHORT MARY-FRANCES MADDOX, Capistrano Beach

The 2016 Dana Point fireworks display was gorgeous, but my husband and I were disappointed with the music provided by KSBR 88.5. We missed the rousing musical tribute to all branches of our Armed Forces. Given our close proximity to Camp Pendleton, it’s hard to understand how the radio station managed to overlook the Marine’s Hymn. July Fourth is America’s most patriotic holiday, and it gives all Americans the opportunity to thank the courageous people who risk everything to protect our freedom. Here’s hoping KSBR rethinks its music selections next year.

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU To submit a letter to the editor for possible inclusion in the paper, e-mail us at letters@danapointtimes. com or send it to 34932 Calle del Sol, Suite B, Capistrano Beach, CA 92624. Dana Point Times reserves the right to edit reader-submitted letters for length and is not responsible for the claims made or the information written by the writers.

What Dana Point Residents Are Saying About Top Stories

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fter our story about air-dancers being installed to deter sea lions at the Dana Point Harbor, the Dana Point Times posted the link on social media, and asked readers what they thought of the program. Many of the comments were against the inflatables, and most of them were for the sea lions, but there were some people who could see the positives behind them.

Kim Skandalis Griffin wrote on Facebook, “I've seen the damage the sea lions can do to the docks, the boats, and when they number 30+ lying on a dock, they are scary and will charge you. The inflatables are slightly tacky, but boaters have to line and fill 30+ bright orange Home Depot buckets along their boat dock just to possibly get on board, which is more effective!”

On Facebook, Melissa David was more for the sea lions. “Great! Now we get to see air dancers instead of cute sea lions…

Oh, please just let them be.”

Julie Lindeboom Neubert wrote on the Facebook post saying, “So tacky and

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HOW TO REACH US CITY EDITOR Kristina Pritchett, 949.388.7700, x113 kpritchett@picketfencemedia.com SPORTS Steve Breazeale, 949.388.7700, x110 sbreazeale@picketfencemedia.com ADVERTISING PRINT AND ONLINE

Lauralyn Loynes, 949.388.7700, x102 lloynes@picketfencemedia.com DISTRIBUTION The air dancers were installed to deter sea lions.

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ridiculous! The sea lions are part of the enjoyment of the harbor!”

On the Dana Point Times’ website RobinLR wrote, “The air dancers have been tried elsewhere, and it worked for a few days until the sea lions got used to them.

This is not a viable longterm solution. They need to address the cause and not the symptoms of the problem. The solution is to provide docks for sea lions to haul out on away from the boats. The sea lions were here long before the marinas, and it’s our obligation to live with them and not make them the enemy. So raise funds and build a place for them to haul out! Problem solved!

They don’t want to be harassed and scared away by humans any more than humans want to scare them away.”

Another topic that got readers talking was the installation of cow statues around the city.

All around Dana Point, 16 cow statues were placed with hopes of auctioning them off at the end of the summer. The proceeds will go to Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times.

Patric Stillman on the Dana Point Times’ website wrote, “Love the surf boards under each cow. Thrilled to have the cow I painted among those on display in the city of Dana Point by Luxe Martini Bar (across the street from Killer Dana Surf Shop).

Kudos to Dana Yarger and City’s Arts and Culture Commission for giving the cows some exposure before they go to auction.”

Lisa Ferrari Mccluey wrote, “First the elephants, now the cow… Gotta love Dana Point.”

On Facebook, Tom Huntington wrote, “Udder-ly amazing!”

On Instagram, heather.hairstylist wrote, “I love the cows!”

Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and at www.danapointtimes. com to join the conversation.

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YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER

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What’s going on in and around town this week

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Friday | 15 OC FAIR OPENING DAY Noon to Midnight. The Orange County Fair begins another season of carnival rides, food, live music and entertainment, action sports and so much more. The festival runs through August 14, Wednesdays through Sundays. 100 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. 800.745.3000. www.ocfair.com.

ORANGE COUNTY WINE CRUISE 5:30-7 p.m. Climb onboard a Dana Wharf luxury catamaran for this wine cruise around the Dana Point Harbor. Tickets are $49. Every Friday and Sunday. Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching, 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point.

888.224.0603. www.danawharf.com.

Saturday | 16 SAN CLEMENTE OCEAN FESTIVAL All day Saturday and Sunday. Head down to the San Clemente Pier and beach for “The Greatest Show on Surf.” Participate in or watch surfing, fishing, lifeguard races, woodie car exhibitions, dory boat racing, paddle board races, concerts, food, drinks and more. Admission is free.

Free parking and round-trip shuttle service from The Outlets at San Clemente, 700 Avenida Pico. www.oceanfestival.org.

5TH MARINES CAR WASH 8 a.m.-6 p.m. The 5th Marines Regiment Support Group will be hosting an ecofriendly car wash. The money donated will be used to help Marines, Sailors, Wounded Warriors and their families in myriad ways. Doheny Village Car Wash. 34241 Doheny Park Road, Capistrano Beach. www.danapoint5thmarines.com.

OCEAN INSTITUTE ADVENTURE SAILS 4:30 p.m. Hoop aboard the schooner, Spirit of Dana Point. Join the crew to help raise sail, handle lines and steer the ship, or simply sit back, relax and enjoy the majesty of sailing the seas aboard a tall ship. Cost is $40-$60; includes admission to the Ocean Institute. 949.496.2274. www.ocean-institute.org.

SUMMER SUNSET SAFARI 5:30-8 p.m. A 2.5-hour safari with dolphins, whales and other marine wildlife, with the setting sun and rising full moon as breathtaking backdrops. For this special safari only, beer and wine is available to purchase on the boat. $65 per adult. Captain Dave’s Dolphin and Whale Safari, 24440 Dana Point Harbor Drive. 949.488.2828. www.dolphinsafari.com.

SUMMER OF THEATRE: SHAKESPEARE’S ‘OTHELLO’ 7:30 p.m. The Saddleback College Performing Arts Department presents Shakespeare’s Othello, performed by Shakespeare by the Sea. Seating opens at 6 p.m. and is first-come, first-served, with reserved seating available for $25.

Saddleback College, 28000 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo. 949.582.4656. www.saddleback.edu/arts.

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EDITOR’S PICK

Del Prado willl be transformed Sunday, July 17, when BlueChip Motorcars hosts the Dana Point Lantern District Car Show. Photo: Jasmine Smith

SUNDAY, JULY 17: LANTERN DISTRICT CAR SHOW 1-5 p.m. The city of Dana Point is pairing up with BlueChip Motorcars to host the Dana Point Lantern District Car Show on Del Prado between Old Golden Lantern and Amber Lantern. There will be live music, hundreds of custom and classic cars on display, along with awards such as Best in Show, Mayor’s Cup and more. This event is free and open to all ages. www.dplanterndistrict.com.

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GETTING OUT (Cont. from page 7)

Sunday | 17 SUCCULENT DRIFTWOOD PLANTER CLASS 10 a.m. Incorporate succulents into driftwood for a beach-themed centerpiece.

Free with the purchase of materials. Cottage Home and Garden, 31711 Los Rios Street, San Juan Capistrano. 949.493.3920. www.cottage-home-and-garden.com.

AMERICA’S CUP VIEWING Noon to 5 p.m. See the “Oldest Trophy in All of Sports”—The America’s Cup—as it makes a return visit to Dana Point Yacht Club. 24399 Dana Drive, Dana Point.

949.496.2900. www.dpyc.org.

DANA POINT SUMMER CONCERT SERIES 2:30 p.m. Lights (performing the music of Journey & more) goes on between 2:30-4 p.m. BOSTYX (featuring David Victor, formerly of BOSTON) follows. Sea Terrace Park, 33501 Niguel Road, Dana Point. www.danapointconcertseries.com.

Tuesday | 19 LOCAL AUTHOR LECTURE SERIES 2:30-4:30 p.m. Join D. Helene, author of Diary of a 99%-er, and Barbara J. Young, author of Life Forever Under the Sun, in the Third Sunday Local Author Lecture Series at the San Juan Capistrano Friends of the Library Bookstore. Author and Interviewer P.J. Colando moderates. Event is free to attend. 31495 El Camino Real, San

Juan Capistrano. 949.493.2688. www.ocpl.org.

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

Wednesday | 20 SAN JUAN SUMMER NITES: THE TRIP 6-8 p.m. Bring a chair or blanket and join the fun at Historic Town Center Park for the San Juan Summer Nites concert. This month’s performer is The Trip, a classic rock outfit. www.sanjuanchamber.com.

Thursday | 21 BEACH CONCERT: ROD PIAZZA 6 p.m. Listen to Rod Piazza at the San Clemente Pier. 7 Pier, 622 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente. www.san-clemente.org.

DANA POINT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE THIRD THURSDAYS MIXER 5:30-7:30 p.m. Join the Chamber of Commerce for their Third Thursdays mixer. $12 for Chamber members, $20 for nonmembers. The Fountains at Sea Bluffs.

25411 Sea Bluffs Drive, Dana Point. www.danapointchamber.com.

For our full calendar, visit the “Event Calendar” at www.danapointtimes.com.

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

At the Movies: ‘Mike and Dave’ Need Better Jokes

BY MEGAN BIANCO, DANA POINT TIMES

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here are comedies that feel confident enough to be raunchy and graphic, and still have a lot of heart and a good sense of humor, such as Sixteen Candles (1984) and Superbad (2007). And then there are comedies that aren’t naturally funny and attempt to make it up by being as crude as possible, like Dirty Grandpa and Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates. Both movies feature Zac Efron and Aubrey Plaza, and both lack any genuine humor.

After creating such a bad reputation for crashing parties, reunions and weddings in the most exaggerated ways, Mike (Adam Devine) and Dave Stangle (Efron) are forced to bring respectable dates to their sister Jeanie’s (Sugar Lyn Beard) wedding or they can’t join the celebration. Party girls Alice (Anna Kendrick) and Tatiana (Plaza) have recently

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lost their waitressing jobs and are willing to put on a good act to get a free trip to Hawaii as Mike’s and Dave’s dates.

Stephen Root and Stephanie Faracy play Mr. and Mrs. Stangle. Mike and Dave was written by the same guys who gave us both scripts for the Neighbors movies. While the first Neighbors was a pretty decent comedy, all three movies generally rely too much on gross, over-the-top jokes about drugs and sex.

On top of that, many jokes simply aren’t delivered very well in Mike and Dave.

Which is surprising, since Devine and Plaza are trained comic actors. As for Kendrick and Efron, maybe it’s time to try musicals again. DP Page 8

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The Bucket List: Getting to Know Dana Point on Monthly Adventures

BY KRISTINA PRITCHETT, DANA POINT TIMES

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fter spending a few weeks in Dana Point, I’ve noticed how much there is to do in and around the city. After hearing lots of good ideas from locals, I think it’s about time to get out and try some of these activities. And I’m going to write and share these experiences in a new monthly column called “The Bucket List,” with the hope that you’ll be inspired to try something new or take another look at something you thought you knew.

This month’s experience: whale watching.

I know, I know… who hasn’t been whale watching? And technically, I have before, but I wasn’t old enough to remember it.

But with several whale watching companies in town, on which hundreds of locals and tourists set sail every day, it’s an obvious first choice.

Now, mind you, I’m not a huge fan of the ocean, per se. It’s not that I get seasick, it’s just there’s always the possibility of a shark jumping out of the water and pulling me off the boat, right? But they say to do as Romans do when in Rome—and in Dana Point, I figure I’ll need to quickly make peace with the sea.

I started by reaching out to three businesses that offer whale watching and scheduled three different trips within a week.

On Saturday morning, I ventured out to the Ocean Institute to jump aboard the R/V Sea Explorer. I brought one of my sisters along, and we not only saw lots of common dolphins, but two rare whales.

Granted, they only slightly breeched, but it was really cool to see.

We were lucky enough to see a minke whale, as well as a Bryde’s whale. That was the first time I had seen a whale out in the ocean like that, and I was seriously

impressed with even that little bit of viewing time.

I enjoyed the smaller boat atmosphere, and loved that they had scientists onboard to talk about the different animals we saw. They started out with the bird charts before we departed, and answered any question that we had.

Luckily, my sister and I don’t get sea sick, but I could still feel the rocking of the boat hours after being on land. By the end of all of my trips, I could really feel the turmoil my body has had with the constant rocking of the boats; I definitely need to take it easy for the next few days.

On Monday, I went down to Dana Point Harbor to hit the waters with Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching on the Ocean Adventure Catamaran.

The water was really choppy, and I did get kind of nervous about getting sea sick. Luckily for everyone, and myself, I didn’t. But, the boat itself is unique. It’s big enough to allow passengers to go about the boat, but not big enough for the trip to be over-crowded.

We didn’t see any whales, but that’s OK. I wasn’t disappointed by the number of common dolphin and California sea lions in the water. It was really fun to watch the dolphins swim alongside and beneath the boat.

The crew members were friendly and told us tidbits about the animals we saw, and we even got a ukulele performance.

My last trip was on Wednesday with Captain Dave’s Dolphin & Whale Safari.

This was the earliest trip out of the bunch, and the cooler weather made me think I’d be freezing in my sweatshirt and windbreaker, but as the clouds opened to sunshine, it was perfect.

We didn’t see any whales, but again,

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Common dolphins continued to swim alongside the boat during a whale watching trip.

Photo: Kristina Pritchett

California sea lions hung out on one of the buoys during a whale watching trip.

Photo: Kristina Pritchett

it’s OK! We saw lots of dolphins, and the boat’s features made it an even more exciting trip.

The Manute’a allows those up front to see through Eye-Spy Dolphin Nets to see the mammals better, but beware you get soaked. I didn’t head up there, but if I didn’t need to come to the office after I would have totally been all about it. The boat also has underwater pods, which made it feel like I was swimming alongside the dolphins. It made the entire trip.

I learned that when it comes to seeing whales, it’s all about luck. It doesn’t really matter on the time, the boat or the company with which you travel—the whales will show themselves if they want to.

On my three trips, I met families from Seattle, Texas and New York and watched as children, terrified of the moving boat, rushed to the side as they saw a dolphin swimming.

I also meet some Dana Point locals, and of course spent time out on the water. I’m still not sold on this whole ocean thing, but after the good times on these journeys, I would totally jump on another boat and take another trip. Anyone interested in joining me?

Whale watching was amazing, but it’s time for me to find my next idea for next month’s column. Send some suggestions to kpritchett@picketfencemedia.com and I may just take your idea. DP

Sudoku

BY MYLES MELLOR

Last week’s solution:

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

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

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Opening Night

Sheckler, Fletcher Head to Dew Tour Long Beach

Dana Point kickball league gets underway

BY STEVE BREAZEALE, DANA POINT TIMES

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s the music blared out of their 1990’s-era jukebox perched on a bench in the dugout, the Hairy Larry’s discussed how they would need a big late-inning rally if they were to knock off The District Salon.

Hairy Larry’s is one of the more experienced kickball teams in Dana Point, having been formed five years ago to compete in the Dana Point Recreation Department’s co-ed league. So when it came time for them to dig deep for a win during the league’s opening match of the 2016 season on July 11, they went all out.

Each player for Hairy Larry’s has a walk-up song, ranging from modern pop hits to classic orchestral scores, that blasts out into the night sky for them when they stride to the plate. In need of a few runs on opening night, the boom box got turned up to 11. They pumped fog out of a fog machine, a move that didn’t seem to have much use other than making the dugout look like a stage KISS was performing on.

The team’s mascot, an old rag doll that is ever-present in the dugout, was called upon to bring them good luck.

But all of the rally superstitions fell short.

On this night, The District Salon, in their matching all-black uniforms, prevailed.

That didn’t stop the Hairy Larry’s from taking a “victory” lap around the field following the loss. Team manager and Dana Point resident Skylar Glasier proudly carried his team’s new 10-foot tall yellow flag as the Hairy Larry’s rounded the bases.

The lap around the field despite a loss epitomized the Hairy Larry’s team philosophy, Glasier said.

“Life can be so serious, but when you

BY STEVE BREAZEALE, DANA POINT TIMES

Hairy Larry’s played The District salon in a co-ed kickball game on July 11. Photo: Steve Breazeale

Hairy Larry’s has competed in the Dana Point Recreation co-ed kickball league since 2011.

Photo: Steve Breazeale

The District Salon is one of several co-ed kickball teams participating in Dana Point Recreation’s summer league. Photo: Steve Breazeale

come out here, we can all really act like children again and get excited about weird things,” he said.

The co-ed kickball league runs twice a week, on Monday and Wednesday nights, and offers residents and their friends plenty of laughs, exercise and, depending on how serious a team is, some competition.

The league takes over one of the baseball diamonds in Del Obispo Park, adjacent to the community center on game nights.

While the Hairy Larry’s embody the laid-back approach to competition, there are some teams in the league that want to

win and take home the postseason championship trophy.

Many teams in the league, like The District Salon, are made up of co-workers playing for their businesses. There are others, like the Hairy Larry’s, that consist of longtime high school and college friends. Glasier described how a majority of his team went to Dana Hills High School together.

Glasier said the league serves as a fun excuse for groups to get together and stay in touch, as well as have a pint or two at Turk’s following games. DP

Southern California skateboarding fans will get to check out some of the best skaters in the world next week as the Dew Tour comes to the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center for an action-packed three-day extravaganza July 22-24.

Headlining the impressive list of 40 skaters is San Clemente’s Ryan Sheckler, a 12-time winner on the Dew Tour. San Clemente native Greyson Fletcher, San Juan Capistrano’s Nyjah Huston, Sean Malto, Ryan Decenzo and Micky Papa are also scheduled to compete.

The individual professional contests, which feature multiple skate parks that emphasize different styles, will take place on July 23.

The final day of competition will feature the Dew Tour’s Team Challenge, which is a new element added for the summer season. On July 24, nine teams consisting of 36 pro skaters will battle against each other to see who has the most wellrounded squad.

The Dew Tour stop in Long Beach will also feature a Long Beach Community Day and a screening of two films on July 22, and rappers Action Bronson and E-40 will headline a concert following the day’s activities on July 23. A free pop-up public skate park and technology experience that features virtual reality will be open to the public all weekend.

Tickets for the Dew Tour in Long Beach are free. For more information, visit www.dewtour.com. DP

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RESULTS THE RIP CURL GROMSEARCH NO. 2 Kewalo Basin, Oahu, Hawaii - July 9

Two local surf icons to get inducted into Surfing Walk of Fame

BOYS 16 & UNDER: 1. Koa Matsumoto; 2. Ocean Donaldson-Sargis; 3. Cole Alves; 4. Devin Brueggeman GIRLS 16 & UNDER: 1. Emily Nishimoto; 2. Julie Nishimoto; 3. Brisa Hennessy; 4. Samantha Sibley; 5. Brittany Penaroza; 6.

Gabriela Bryan BOYS 14 & UNDER: 1. Robert Grilho III; 2.

Sage Tutterow; 3. Taro Watanabe; 4. Wyatt McHale; 5.

Ocean Macedo; 6. Dylan Franzmann BOYS 12 & UNDER: 1. Jackson Bunch; 2. Robert Grilho III; 3. Diego Ferri; 4. Kai Martin; 5. Thatcher Johnson; 6. Raphael Castro BANZAI BOWLS MANEUVER OF THE EVENT: Cole Alves, Air Reverse DHD HIGH HEAT TOTAL: Ocean Macedo HIC SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD: Noah Kawaguchi

BY MATT CORTINA, DANA POINT TIMES

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he 2016 Surfing Walk of Fame honorees were announced recently, with two locals named as inductees.

Lorrin “Whitey” Harrison, of Dana Point and San Juan Capistrano, and Mary Lou McGinnis Drummy, of San Clemente, will be inducted into the Walk of Fame at a ceremony on July 28 in Huntington Beach.

Both surfers paved wide roads for future generations to follow.

Harrison was an early pioneer of the sport. Born in Garden Grove in 1913, he grew up drawn to the water and went body surfing in Laguna Beach. When he was in grade school, Harrison built a 5-foot-long plank to ride the waves, and eventually upgraded to a white pine board that he shared with friends.

In 1933, Harrison was among the first surfers at San Onofre, and also took trips to Hawaii (which was a big deal at the time) to surf—and then to live.

Eventually, Harrison came back to Southern California and inherited an adobe home in San Juan Capistrano from his second wife’s grandmother. The house was known as a “hide house” where hides were originally stored between early ship arrivals. On the property is a famous barn where Harrison completed and stored many of his redwood surfboards, paddleboards and outrigger canoes. The barn was later converted into a surfboard shop where Harrison continued to shape rental boards and complete other surf-related projects. Harrison died of a heart attack in 1993.

GROM OF THE WEEK

SAMANTHA SIBLEY

BY MATT CORTINA, DANA POINT TIMES

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amantha Sibley, 14, of San Clemente is off in Hawaii making South Orange County proud. This past weekend, Sibley placed fourth in the 16U Girls division of the Rip Curl Gromsearch campaign.

It’s another notch in the belt for Sibley, whose performances have been stellar over the last two years. She placed first in the Explorer Womens competition at the National Scholastic Surfing Association West Coast Championships in May. At that same event, she finished second in Explorer Girls Dana Point Times July 15-21, 2016

Mary Lou McGinnis Drummy at the ISA World Jr. Championship. This year, the surfing icon will enter the Surfing Walk of Fame. Photo: Surfing America/Jack McDaniel

Contestants compete in the outrigger canoe race named for Lorrin Whitey Harrison. The race runs from Dana Point to Laguna Beach, two places Harrison called home in his life. Photo: Courtesy Dana Outrigger Canoe Club

Harrison also has a 20-mile, 9-man outrigger canoe race named after him.

The Whitey Harrison Classic is in its 46th year and runs from Dana Point Harbor to Laguna Beach and back.

Mary Lou McGinnis Drummy, meanwhile, is also well-known and revered in the local surf culture. Drummy competed up and down the California coast in the ’60s and ’70s as one of the best surfers—male or female—in her time.

and fourth in Open Girls.

It capped a strong NSSA year for Sibley, who opened the season with a win in the Girls final back in September. Last year, she also helped the Shorecliffs Middle School surf team take home their 12th straight national title, and ended her middle school run as the level’s national champion.

Sibley told the Dana Point Times after that event that her surfing goal is to make the World Tour, and also to make the Surfing USA Juniors Team. She made it in 2015, and was recently announced to the 2016-2017 team last month, after a strong third place finish in the U14 Girls competition at the USA Surfing Championship.

With all her accolades, it’s amazing that Sibley has so much time left to compete at the juniors level.

She parlayed that success into several roles as an extra in Hollywood films, and was the first woman to star in a feature surf film, Follow Me. Drummy is an advocate for women’s surfing, having started the Women’s International Surfing Assocaition, which eventually merged with the Western Surfing Association, of which she serves as executive director. Drummy has also raised four children, and three became professional surfers.

Drummy will receive the Woman of the Year award at the celebration. Harrison will be honored with the Surf Pioneer honor.

Other inductees include Bob Hurley, founder of the iconic surf clothing brand; Timmy Turner, a filmmaker and surf business owner; and surfers C.J. Hobgood and Joey Cabell.

For more information, visit www.surfingwalkoffame.com. The induction ceremony starts at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 28, at Jack’s Surfboards, on the corner of Main Street and Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach. DP

Four winners were crowned in Oahu in the second event of the Rip Curl Gromsearch. San Clemente’s Samantha Sibley placed fourth in the 16U Girls competition. Photo: Courtesy Rip Curl

SURF FORECAST Water Temperature: 68-72 degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: 5-10’ Poor-Fair Outlook: Blend of primary Southerly swell and NW windswell will maintain modest to fun size surf for well exposed breaks the back half of this week. Morning conditions look best with light winds, then expect light/moderate onshore flow to rise up each afternoon. More modest tropical swell midweek. Be sure to check the full premium forecast on Surfline for more details and the longer range outlook.

Samantha Sibley represented San Clemente and South Orange County in Oahu this weekend, bringing home fourth place in the U16 Girls event at the Rip Curl Gromsearch competition. Photo: Kurt Steinmetz

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