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The Dana Hills High School Class of 2022 gathered with faculty, parents and community members on June 2 to celebrate the culmination of the graduates’ academic journey.

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Results from California’s Primary Elections

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attending law school in New Orleans— two cities known for their rich culture and music—Smith Hatch hopes to bring her experience to her position on the commission.

Councilmember Michael Villar asked Smith Hatch what she saw the commission’s role was in expanding and celebrating the culture of Dana Point. Smith Hatch answered that the city’s culture lies in its past and its present, hoping to hone in on the city’s history and legacy in future events.

“I think our culture is a broad sense of it all,” Smith Hatch said. “It’s the indigenous cultures that lived here initially. It’s the European settlers, the Tall Ships Festival, it’s R.H. Dana. It’s also, we go to the architecture, and it’s Sydney Woodruff and the Doheny homes and the legacy of the Lantern Village, and Killer Dana and our surf culture.”

“I think we have this incredible historical culture that’s our past that we can celebrate, but then there’s our new culture,” Smith Hatch continued. “We’re the World Heritage Site for whales; that is incredibly impressive. We’re a top destination for fishing … we are at the start of what’s considered the most beautiful drive in America.”

As a commissioner, Smith Hatch hopes to collaborate with local nonprofits to expand existing events around the town and create new ones.

Working as a leader in a nonprofit, Smith Hatch said she’ll bring a level of expertise in working with other nonprofits. She hopes to use her experience with grant writing and event planning to expand the Arts and Culture Commission’s outreach.

TOP NEWS DANA POINT SHOULD KNOW THIS WEEK

Council Appoints Laura Smith Hatch as New Arts and Culture Commissioner

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

Laura Smith Hatch, Dana Point’s newest Arts and Culture Commissioner who was appointed Tuesday night, hopes to hone in on the city’s culture, collaborate with local nonprofits and expand existing music festivals and events.

City Council voted to appoint the ardent volunteer, attorney, and mother of two to fill the vacant seat after former Commissoner Todd Wallin stepped down from the position in mid-April.

Councilmembers interviewed six applicants for the role during its June 7 meeting and voted, 3-2, to approve Smith Hatch’s appointment to fill the vacancy, with Mayor Joe Muller and Councilmember Richard Viczorek voting for Marco Scognamiglio.

Smith Hatch, who works full-time as a trial and litigation attorney, previously served as president of the Junior League of Orange County, a nonprofit that focuses on women’s leadership. More recently, Smith Hatch joined the Dana Point Woman’s Club and the Lantern Village Association.

“I’ve spent most of my time out here

Dana Point City Council appointed Laura Smith Hatch to the Arts and Culture Commission during its June 7 meeting. Photo: Courtesy of Laura Smith Hatch

in California really serving the broader community of Orange County, and one reason in particular that I applied for this opening is I would now like to give my time and talents to the City of Dana Point,” Smith Hatch said.

“I am deeply committed to the growth and prosperity of the city and cultivating and preserving our arts and culture here, as well as making the city a special place for both residents and visitors,” Smith Hatch continued.

Growing up in Pensacola, Florida and

Waterman’s Owner to Open New Restaurant

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

Though Waterman’s Harbor restaurant has closed, owner Damian Collins is looking to the future and hoping to keep employees on at a new restaurant concept he expects to open in Summer 2023.

Waterman’s Harbor closed its doors on June 1, after Collins felt the restaurant could not offer the same quality of service during the construction and revitalization process of the Dana Point Harbor.

The new restaurant will be a Mexican seafood-based concept that Collins hopes to open in Capistrano Beach. Collins plans to travel from Cabo San Lucas to Mexico City to Baja California, gathering ideas for the food and drink menus.

“We want to emulate some of the dishes that we see on our trip down there,” Collins said.“I think it’ll be a lot different than any of the other Mexican restaurants in town.”

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Damian Collins, owner of the recently shuttered Waterman’s Harbor restaurant, is keeping his eyes set on the summer of 2023, when he hopes to open a new Mexican seafood-based restaurant. Photo: File/Andrea Swayne

The night before the restaurant closed, staff and vendors gathered for a goodbye party. Together, the staff watched slideshows of the progression in building Waterman’s after taking over the former Jolly Roger restaurant in 2013.

“We watched the slideshows last night of when we started at Waterman’s, how much of a mess that building was, and we basically took it down to the studs,

reconfigured everything,” Collins said. “I mean, it was like almost from the ground up. There’s parts where you just kind of— emotionally, it was a tough night.”

However, Collins said that the decision to close Waterman’s was ultimately the best business decision.

“Businesswise, Burnham Ward (Properties) was really helpful in getting us through all this and playing fair and being good to us,” Collins

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Touching on the many nonprofits in Dana Point that focus on arts and culture, Smith Hatch said she’d like to align with them to cultivate youth-based programs that would introduce children to the arts and educate them on its history.

Part of her goal, she added, includes “encouraging local businesses and stores to display local artist work to serve as ‘galleries’ for them, providing more opportunities for music, interactive arts, and performing arts events in our local parks, and lending a hand in securing grants and endowments for the city’s arts and culture projects.”

Councilmember Jamey Federico commented on the “amazing group of candidates for this position,” noting that there are too few positions for those offering their time and talents to the city.

“A bunch of amazing candidates are not going to get selected for this seat tonight, but I think where things get done in this world is in the nonprofit world,” Federico said. “Our nonprofits in town are absolutely amazing.”

Federico encouraged the candidates to get involved with nonprofits such as Dana Point Arts Alliance, Dana Point Entertainment and Arts Council, Sister Cities International, Music Preserves Foundation, REDO Market, and Lord of the Strings, to name a few.

“For all of you, if you really want to make an impact in this town, find one of those that pulls at your heartstrings, and you all … are amazing and can have a huge impact, and that’s, I think, where you do it,” Federico said.

Smith Hatch’s term as Arts and Culture Commissioner will last three years, expiring in June, 2025.

said of one of the developers involved in the harbor revitalization plans.

Collins said that keeping the restaurant open throughout construction would not have allowed him to offer the best experience for his customers.

“We all want the harbor down there to be the dream that they’ve shown us on paper,” Collins said. “That just wasn’t going to happen with us in that location and going through all the construction and everything.”

“They’re in a tough spot, because they have to build and have their construction that doesn’t always coincide with running a restaurant,” Collins continued.“We just came to a mutual agreement that we would part ways and maybe one day in the future, do another restaurant down there.”

Until the new restaurant is up and running, Collins plans to keep as many of Waterman’s staff as possible employed at his other two restaurants, Stillwater Spirits & Sounds and Sunsets.

“We had a great run at Waterman’s; we feel really good about what’s happening,” Collins said. danapointtimes.com

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First OC Cities Receive Approval on State-Mandated Housing Plan Updates

boxes as we outlined the programs and plans we would implement to increase the housing supply in Yorba Linda for people of all income levels.”

As part of the latest update to the Housing Elements, SCAG was assigned 1.34 million new homes to plan for among its 197 jurisdictions. Orange County was to take on more than 183,861 of those homes, covering four income categories: very-low, low, moderate, and above-moderate.

For the sixth cycle of the Housing Element covering 2021-2029, Dana Point was allocated 530 units, San Clemente was allotted 982 units, and San Juan Capistrano was allotted 1,054 new housing units.

Yorba Linda was allotted 2,415 units.

Though the cities must show that they can accommodate the development of those projected homes over the eightyear period through zoning, they are not required to ever build any of those units.

Yorba Linda’s updated Housing Element, among other things, includes programs encouraging landlords to accept housing vouchers and waive permit fees for accessory dwelling units (ADUs).

Yorba Linda also committed to adopting a Lot Consolidation Ordinance

within the year that would promote the consolidation of “substandard lots,” meaning undeveloped or underdeveloped, that could later facilitate higher-density developments.

Furthermore, the city is committed to adopting an overlay zone, which allows Yorba Linda to establish special landuse regulations providing incentives for development of affordable homes.

The city will also be required to amend its zoning code to facilitate housing for special needs and adopt an ordinance encouraging affordability in lot splits as an effect of the housing development measure Senate Bill 9.

With its Housing Element now considered “in compliance” with HCD, Yorba Linda will be eligible for state grants and programs.

The three South County cities of Dana Point, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano are all in the process of revising their Housing Element Updates after each receiving their latest round of HCD review.

The City of Dana Point last received HCD comments on April 4, directing the city to revise the element to better address housing needs, resources and constraints.

The city was also directed to address the effectiveness of its housing programs and how the programs will be modified to be more effective. Programs must also be revised to include “goals and actions based on the outcomes of a complete analysis.”

HCD also asked that the city include additional data and analysis on access to opportunity, housing needs, integration and segregation by race and ethnicity in Dana Point in comparison to the region, and local historical land use and investment practices.

Additionally, HCD noted that the City of Dana Point failed to address some comments from prior rounds of review.

HCD asked that the city include further analysis of its housing site inventory and suitability of nonvacant sites included in the inventory.

In a previous round of review, HCD wrote, “Under the current analysis, the site inventory further entrenches existing fair housing issues based on the composite access to opportunity maps without providing for programs to mitigate these impacts, and therefore still must meet this requirement.”

The department also noted that Dana Point’s ADU ordinance appears inconsistent with the state’s ADU law, and is requiring the city to revise its ordinance.

City staff are in the process of finalizing the revised Housing Element, in discussion with HCD staff, Director of Community Development Brenda Wisneski said.

“Since receiving the latest letter, the city has had two lengthy discussions with HCD staff to clarify their comments,” Wisneski said. “The city is finalizing the revised Housing Element, but before resubmitting, another meeting with HCD staff will occur to verify the revisions are acceptable.”

Dana Point City Council will be required to reapprove the Housing Element following HCD certification.

“Although we won’t celebrate until we receive HCD’s letter determining the Housing Element complies with State Housing Law, we are fairly confident that we will be successful this round,” Wisneski said.

retail operations.

Paul Wyatt, a former councilmember, will moderate the panel that will feature multiple speakers, including Family Medicine and Addiction Specialist Dr. Daniel Headrick, Foundry Treatment Center CEO Ben Cort, and Scott Chipman, leader of San Diegans for Safe Neighborhoods.

Wellness and Prevention Center Executive Director Susan Parmelee will also be at the town hall to moderate a Q&A discussion.

Marci Mednick, a community development specialist and leader of Providence Mission Hospital’s youth substance-use prevention initiative, selected the panel when she heard about the citizen initiative.

The proposed initiative is currently being circulated as part of the signature collection stage and looks to allow up to three cannabis businesses to operate within the city.

Should the petition gather signatures from 10% of registered voters and

verified by the Orange County Registrar of Voters before Aug. 12, the initiative could be placed on Dana Point residents’ General Election ballots this November.

In 2016, 54% of Dana Point voters supported Proposition 64, the ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana use in California, according to a presentation by HDL companies.

The town hall will be held on June 20, at 6 p.m., at the Dana Point Community Center, located at 34052 Del Obispo Street.

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

The October 2021 deadline for cities to update their Housing Elements has long since passed. So far, though, only two Orange County cities—Yorba Linda and Irvine—have had their updated plans approved by the state’s housing department.

This past April, City of Yorba Linda received notice from the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) that its Housing Element Update had been certified, with the City of Irvine following suit.

The two cities are among only 15 jurisdictions within the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) region that have received HCD approval. As of this week, Huntington Beach’s updated Housing Element was under HCD review.

Housing Elements, which all California cities and counties are required to complete every eight years, are blueprints used to show that municipalities can accommodate projected housing demands and outline programs to address housing needs. The latest update is now in the sixth cycle.

While Yorba Linda was the first city in Orange County to get HCD’s stamp of approval, it followed a couple of rounds of review. The city received certification on its third round of revisions.

“We were happy to receive our Housing Element certification so quickly from the state,” Yorba Linda Spokesperson Geoff Spencer said in an email.

“Like every other jurisdiction in Southern California is experiencing, the development of Yorba Linda’s sixth cycle Housing Element faced significant challenges that our team worked hard to overcome,” Spencer continued.

“Fortunately, we believe our robust and detailed plan checked all the state’s

Town Hall to Discuss Proposed Cannabis Initiative

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

A town hall and panel discussion has been scheduled for June 20 at the Dana Point Community Center, in response to a citizen initiative currently being circulated that looks to repeal Dana Point’s prohibition against cannabis Dana Point Times June 10-16, 2022

Two Orange County cities so far have received approval from the state housing department on their updated Housing Elements. The updates for the South County cities of San Clemente, Dana Point and San Juan Capistrano continue to undergo reviews from the Department of Housing and Community Development. Photo: Shawn Raymundo

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CONGRESSIONAL RACE

EDITOR’S NOTE: Results from the California Secretary of State and Orange County Registrar of Voters’ websites tracking the election are unofficial. Certification of the results is expected for July 15.

Levin Maintains Heavy Lead Ahead of Projected Battle with Maryott for the 49th

SENATE RACES

State Senate Races Take Shape in 36th, 38th Districts

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

The results of California’s Primary Election on Tuesday, June 7, appear to have narrowed the race for the U.S. House of Representatives 49th District seat down to two candidates: Rep. Mike Levin, the Democratic incumbent, and Republican challenger Brian Maryott.

Unofficial results posted as of early Thursday morning, June 9, had Levin and Maryott as the apparent front-runners who are projected to be included in the ballots for the General Election this coming November—setting up another race between the two following the 2020 elections.

Levin, who’s serving his second con-

BY COLLIN BREAUX

The unofficial results in California’s Primary Election have provided a preview of what’s to come in the General Election this November.

Two State Senate races covering portions of South Orange County include the 36th and 38th—the first representing Dana Point and San Clemente, and the latter, San Juan Capistrano and Rancho Mission Viejo.

District 36 had only two candidates, Democrat Kim Carr and Republican Janet Nguyen. The two will automatically go on to the General Election. In California, the top two vote-getters, regardless of party affiliation, move on to the November races.

As of early Thursday morning, June 9, Nguyen was the apparent front-runner, receiving 56.7% of the vote (70,664), while Carr trailed with 43.3% (53,912), according to the unofficial results from the California Secretary of State’s office.

Carr, a Huntington Beach councilmember, was in a council meeting while early results were released Tuesday night, but did provide a prepared statement when reached for comment.

“I’m a third-generation Californian who grew up in Orange County, and I am raising my family here. This is my home, and I’m grateful to serve this beautiful community,” Carr said. “This campaign is all about protecting and preserving our neighborhoods, keeping our coastal economy vibrant, helping small businesses thrive and ensuring a woman’s right to health care.”

Nguyen, a state assemblymember, had not responded to a request for comment, as of press time.

Over in the 38th District, the race

ASSEMBLY RACE

With Duncan, Davies Already Set for General Election Faceoff, Primaries Give Glimpse to the Fall

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

With just two candidates facing off in the race to represent California’s 74th Assembly District, the June 7 primaries may offer a preview of what’s to come this November.

Based on unofficial results as of early Thursday morning, June 9, Assemblymember Laurie Davies, the Republican Dana Point Times June 10-16, 2022

(Left to right) Encinitas Mayor Catherine Blakespear and Matt Gunderson.

appeared to be narrowed down to Democrat Catherine Blakespear and Republican Matt Gunderson. Blakespear had 43.7% of vote tally (60,690), while Gunderson led with 45.5% (63,085).

Democrat Joe Kerr, a retired fire captain and an additional primary candidate, got 10.8% of the votes (15,011).

Blakespear, the mayor of Encinitas, said through a prepared statement that she was “honored by the tremendous support for our campaign.”

“Tonight, voters sent a clear, unmistakable message that they want someone who will fight for our environment, for women’s right to choose, and for gun violence prevention,” Blakespear said. “I’m humbled by tonight’s victory and excited for the road ahead in the General Election.”

Gunderson, a small business owner, said he is “happy by the early results and to have the approval from the voters of the 38th District to move on to the General Election.”

“It is still early in the evening, but it is obvious that this district wants real change and real solutions on issues like the gas tax, homelessness, rising crime, and a return to local control,” Gunderson continued. “Sacramento’s one-sizefits-all policies simply do not work in our coastal community, and the voters are making that clear tonight.”

(Left to right) Rep. Mike Levin and Former San Juan Capistrano Councilmember Brian Maryott.

secutive term in office, looked to hold off challenges from a host of other Republican candidates, including current Orange County Board Supervisor Lisa Bartlett and Oceanside Councilmember Christopher Rodriguez.

With votes from all 467 precincts partially reported, Levin held a strong lead in the contest with 49.8% of the vote (56,624 votes). Maryott received 18.5% (20,979), with Bartlett trailing at 10.7% (12,186).

OC BOARD RACE

Unofficial Results Show Foley Likely to Face Bates in November

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

OC Board Supervisor Katrina Foley, the Democratic incumbent, continued to lead the pack of candidates running in the race for Fifth Supervisorial District early Thursday morning, June 9, and she is projected to face State Sen. Patricia Bates in the upcoming General Election.

Unofficial results from the Orange County Registrar of Voters showed Foley holding on to a strong lead, receiving 41.27% of the vote (36,432). Bates, a former board supervisor, has received 23.09% of the votes (20,378).

Fellow supervisor hopefuls Diane Harkey, a former assemblymember, and Newport Beach Councilmember Kevin Muldoon trailed in the race, each receiving less than 19% of the vote.

Acknowledging that vote-by-mail and conditional ballots are continuing

incumbent, led the vote tally with 52.8% (35,404), strengthening her hopes for a reelection in the fall.

Her challenger, San Clemente Mayor Pro Tem Chris Duncan, had led in the race late Tuesday night, but with votes from all precincts partially reported by the following day, the Democrat’s portion of the tally fell, and stood at 47.2% (31,611 votes) on Thursday.

Speaking with Dana Point Times the night of the race, Duncan said the early results were encouraging. “All the residents of this district deserve someone who’s going to be effective in Sacramento and deliver for them,” Duncan said.

He added that his campaign’s biggest strength was his efforts to “meet voters where they are.”

“We put in the work,” Duncan continued. “We hear what their concerns are, and I talk very specifically about what I can do to address those concerns and be a voice for them in Sacramento.”

Duncan previously campaigned for the State Assembly seat in 2020, when the seat was under the 73rd District, but he lost in the Primary race, receiving 18.4% of the vote. Davies went on to win the seat in the 2020 General Election against Democrat Scott Rhinehart.

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(Left to right) OC Board Supervisor Katrina Foley and State Sen. Patricia Bates.

to be counted from Tuesday’s Primary, Foley on Wednesday morning remained cautiously optimistic ahead of the final outcome.

“So, we don’t know what the final outcome is of the Primary yet,” Foley continued. “I think it’s going to be tough to get to that 50% margin, but what the takeaway was to me is that we have a lot of bipartisan support and we were able to just really get votes across the whole district, not just in one area.”

As of press time, Bates had not responded to requests for comment.

she felt her experience as an assemblymember has been her greatest strength in the campaign.

“I’ve been up here not for a year and a half,” Davies said. “I’ve been working across the aisle, and that’s something that not everybody can do. I was able to get six out of six bills passed and signed into law, and they are good common-sense bills.”

“I’m doing the same thing right now,” Davies continued. “I have nine bills that have gone over to the Senate already. I really believe in common-sense policy, and I’m there working across the aisle, and that’s really what needs to be done.” danapointtimes.com

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GUEST OPINION | Health & Nutrition 101 by Gina Cousineau

When Life Hands You Lemons A fter what was truly the trip of a lifetime with my youngest daughter to South Africa, we both contracted COVID-19 at the very end of our trip. Not exactly the souvenirs we planned on bringing back home, especially after avoiding it like the plague for the past two-plus years.

Our “droplet gang” at home is fully vaccinated and boosted, yet it seems at this point in the pandemic, it is almost impossible to avoid. One thing I learned with COVID in my personal life is that it looks very different for everyone.

As one of the “healthiest humans” around, I was in bed feeling awful for a week straight, and while I was never in fear of my own life, I had intense fear for my immune-compromised husband.

Thankfully, he avoided it, and I survived it, but not without repercussions.

While I was in the midst of my seven-day quarantine, I quickly learned that the forced isolation of being ill partnered with having no social contact, other than food being left at my door, would take a toll on my mental well-being.

Over the past two years, I did everything I could to evade COVID, simply because of the unknown outcome of this virus on each individual. But like every life experience, good and bad, I learned a great lesson and want to share it with all of you.

If you are a regular Mama G follower, you know my serious mantra of using “food as medicine” paired with a little

lives alone, or the man you see alone in the pew every week at church, or your friend who is going through cancer treatments, and just reach out, the world would be a better place.

I know personally that when I was sick in bed, I barely had the energy or desire to pick up the phone. But sending a message, dropping off a favorite meal or a bouquet of flowers, and if circumstances allow, having an actual conversation on the phone or in person, or taking a walk with the individual and just listening with an empathic ear, will do a world of good not only for this lonely human, but your own heart and soul as well.

When life hands you lemons, share them.

Gina Cousineau is a local nutrition expert who specializes in weight loss and helping her clients improve their health. As a trained chef with her BS in Dietetics and MS in Integrative and Functional Nutrition, her goal is to help her clients enjoy every morsel they consume, learning how to move with ease in the kitchen while using their “food as medicine.” Subscribe to her weekly newsletter for complimentary cooking classes, recipes, webinars and more at mamagslifestyle.com, or reach her at mamag@mamagslifestyle.com and 949.842.9975. DP

calculated exercise, and a big dose of preventative health care and advocacy of one’s health.

It is truly the only control we have in this crazy world in which we get to live. As a huge proponent and participant of mental health care throughout my adult life, nothing saved me from the consequences of HEALTH AND the loneliness and NUTRITION 101 isolation I suffered

BY GINA COUSINEAU during those days when I knew I could spread this disease to others in my very full house.

There was a point when my daughter had recovered and started moving about that I literally begged her to have dinner in bed with me and watch a movie.

All this being said, we all have suffered in some way from the harmful effects of this pandemic. The six degrees of separation we have witnessed has taken a toll on every human across the world.

However, if you have never suffered from isolation and loneliness, perhaps let this be a reminder of all of those individuals who sit alone and secluded and how you might bring a little light into their lives.

Mental health always seems to be at the top of the headlines when “bad” things happen, yet if each one of us can just be a little more aware and mindful of someone, perhaps a neighbor who

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A Note from Fred Swegles O n behalf of my brother, Fred, I wanted to write a brief note of supreme thanks and appreciation to everyone who has reached out to him with cards, emails and messages to express your love, appreciation and support.

It’s truly heartwarming, and he and our entire family can’t thank you enough for sending your thoughts and prayers.

Fred wishes so badly to be able to reply and thank each and every one of you personally, but he has difficulty writing because of his aphasia.

Please keep your well-wishes coming, as Fred really lights up whenever we read your cards and emails to him.

As you all know, my brother is a humble guy who has always shirked the spotlight, so it’s not easy for him to be the subject of such an outpouring of love and appreciation.

So, from Fred, and his entire family, thank you. DP

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Editor’s Pick

unique, one-of-a-kind gifts. It is strongly recommended that customers bring their own reusable bags. La Plaza Park, 3411 La Plaza, Dana Point. danapoint.org.

VILLAGE ART FAIRE 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Hosted by the San Clemente Downtown Business Association on the lawn of the SC Library, the Village Art Faire offers a variety of work, including photography, fine art, jewelry, ceramics, fused glass, home décor, botanicals, textile art, and more. Visitors can expect to find many of their favorite artists, as well as some new faces. This month’s event will feature more than 40 artists, as well as live acoustic music by the Community Outreach Alliance’s talented musicians. San Clemente Library, 242 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente.

949.218.5378. info@scdba.org. scdba.org.

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FRIDAY | 10 HORSE SHOW AT RMV RIDING PARK 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Equestrian enthusiasts and local community members can check out horses in action during the first part of the Blenheim June Classic Series. The first part of the series runs through June 12, and additional horse shows will be held throughout the rest of the month.

Admission and parking are free. The Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park, 30753 Avenida La Pata, San Juan Capistrano.

760.525.8933. theridingpark.com.

‘SHAPE AND STRUCTURE’: GEMELS BY CHIAOZZA 10 a.m. This summer, explore Casa Romantica’s Art Gallery and gardens with an art installation by world-renowned art duo CHIAOZZA. Imaginative plant sculptures will be placed throughout Casa Romantica, which will be on view through Sept. 4. Adam Frezza and Terri Chiao are an American artist duo whose work explores play and craft across a range of media, including painted sculpture, installation, collage, photography, design, and public art. Also known as CHIAOZZA (rhymes with “wowza” or “yowza”), Adam and Terri have exhibited their collaborative work in solo exhibitions in New York, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles, in numerous group shows around the U.S., and in a variety of art and design venues internationally. The studio was founded in 2011 and is based in New York City. Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente. 949.498.2139. casaromantica.org.

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SATURDAY | 11 PORSCHE CONCOURS 50TH ANNIVERSARY 8 a.m.-2 p.m. The Porsche Club of America Orange Coast Region presents the 50th anniversary of this family-friendly event where guests can check out a gathering of Porsches, fastidiously prepared vehicles, in a beautiful setting. More than 200 Porsches will be displayed on the field, ranging from the latest models and race cars to rare vintage models. Gates open at 7:30 a.m. for judged cars and 8 a.m. for display cars. Judging begins at 10 a.m. The trophy presentation is scheduled for 1:30 p.m.

Sea Terrace Park, 33501 Niguel Road, Dana Point. danapoint.org.

movie, but without the car. Bring your low-back lawn chair or blanket. Refreshments available to purchase. Lantern Bay Park, 25111 Park Lantern, Dana Point. danapoint.org.

‘CRAZY LITTLE THING CALLED LOVE’ 4 p.m. The South Coast Singers presents Crazy Little Thing Called Love, which will be performed three nights this month, starting at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in San Clemente. The South Coast Singers will take the show on Friday, June 17 to the Presbyterian Church of the Master in Mission Viejo, and then to the Geneva Presbyterian Church in Laguna Woods on Saturday, June 18. General admission is $20. Groups of 10 or more can pay $18 per person. Kids 10 and under will get in free. Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 200 Avenida San Pablo, San Clemente. southcoastsingers.org.

SATURDAY | 11 SOUTH OC CARS AND COFFEE 9-11 a.m. South OC Cars and Coffee, dubbed the world’s biggest weekly car meet, attracts a mix of 500-1,000 hypercars, supercars, exotics, vintage, classic, muscle and sports cars, hot rods, rat rods, pickups, 4x4s and motorcycles.

Those attending are encouraged to practice responsible social distancing.

Face masks are not mandatory but are recommended. No cars in before 8:30 a.m. Cars should enter and leave slowly and quietly—no revving, speeding or burnouts. The Outlets at San Clemente, 101 West Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente. southoccarsandcoffee.com.

AN EVENING AT THE STARDUST LOUNGE 7:30-9:30 p.m. Join Cabrillo Playhouse in its Stardust Lounge for an evening of blues, jazz, musical theater, and contemporary music featuring eight fabulous singers accompanied by a fantastic live jazz trio. This show will run on weekends through June 26. Admission is $30.

Cabrillo Playhouse, 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente. cabrilloplayhouse.org.

FARMERS MARKET 9 a.m.-1 p.m. California farmers bring fresh produce to sell at the Dana Point Farmers Market, and craft vendors provide a large selection of art, jewelry, clothing, handbags, candles, hand-made soaps, and

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KAYAK TOURS 10 a.m.-noon. Join the Ocean Institute for a two-hour interactive kayak tour around the Dana Point Harbor. Learn about the history of the harbor and its unique ecosystem from one of the Institute’s expert naturalists. All experience levels are welcome. Must be at least 3 years old to participate. Guests under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Guests should bring moisture-wicking or weather-dependent clothing, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and water. Tickets are $40, which includes access into the Ocean Institute, located at 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point.

949.496.2274. oceaninstitute.org.

STAND-UP COMEDY AT CAMINO REAL PLAYHOUSE 5 p.m. Have some laughs and watch comedians perform on stage. Fritz Coleman, Jim Taylor, Stephanie Blum, and Keith Michael Ashton will perform.

A second show is scheduled at 8 p.m. the same day. Camino Real Playhouse, 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano.

949.489.8082. caminorealplayhouse.org.

‘MORNING OF THE EARTH’ SCREENING 6 p.m. Catch Alby Falzon’s Morning of the Earth at the Surfing Heritage & Culture Center. Celebrating 50 years since the iconic film’s release, it’s been fully remastered and digitized to sparkling 4K resolution. Morning of the Earth featured some of the world’s best surfers, including champions Nat Young, Terry Fitzgerald, Michael Peterson, and Gerry Lopez.

Doors open at 6 p.m., film starts at 7 p.m. , and will be followed by a Q&A session with Falzon, who will be phoning in from Australia. SHACC members pay $10, non-members are $15. Beer, wine, sparkling water available for purchase.

There will also be some epic Morning of the Earth merchandise for sale. SHACC, 110 Calle Iglesia, San Clemente.

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SUNDAY | 12 BEACH CLEANUP & LUNCH AND LEARN FOR WORLD OCEANS DAY 9-11 a.m. Join Stand Up to Trash for its monthly Beach Cleanup & Lunch and Learn. This week’s event will feature guest speaker Nancy Caruso, aka The Kelp Lady. Baby Beach, 24300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. standuptotrash@gmail.com. standuptotrash.com.

LOW-COST PET VACCINE CLINIC 10-11:30 a.m. The Feed Barn offers low-cost vaccinations for all dogs and cats every month. All veterinary services are provided

by Vet Care Vaccination Services, Inc. The low-cost clinic offers vaccination packages, microchips, physical exams, prescription flea control, fecal exams and diagnostic testing on site. Vet Care, 34192 Doheny Park Road, Capistrano Beach. 714.895.8600. vetcarepetclinic.com.

PAINT YOUR PET 2-5 p.m. Come paint a sketch of your pet on the patio of Dog Pawrk Brewing Company. Reserve your spot by purchasing tickets beforehand online—and after you do, email in a photo of your pet, so an artist can draw the portrait. Drinks and food can also be ordered at the event, which will be hosted by West Workshops. Tickets

are $40. The Dog Pawrk Brewing Company, 27122 Paseo Espada, #904, San Juan Capistrano. 949.565.4855. eventbrite.com.

MONDAY | 13 OPEN JAM 7-10 p.m. Play your own percussion, acoustic or electric instruments every Monday night at Knuckleheads. Amps are allowed, but drums are not. Knuckleheads, 1717 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente.

949.492.2410. knuckleheadsmusic.com.

TUESDAY | 14 DANCE AND MOVEMENT FOR TOTS 10:15-11 a.m. Enjoy a fun dance class series made for tots outdoors in Casa Romantica’s seaside Redmond Amphitheater. The price is $50 for the public (free for Family Household Members). Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente.

949.498.2139. casaromantica.org.

WEDNESDAY | 15 SAN ONOFRE PARKS FOUNDATION POP-UP SHOP 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Historic Cottage and Visitor Center showcases local history, flora and fauna at this original 1934

ranger’s cottage. A rotating exhibit features the history of San Onofre. Stop in to the San Onofre Parks Foundation’s Pop-Up Shop to say hello, do a little shopping and learn more about the history of the local state parks at San Clemente and San Onofre State Beaches.

Historic Cottage and Visitor Center is located within the San Clemente State Beach Campground at 225 Avenida Calafia, San Clemente. 949.366.8599. admin@sanoparks.org. sanoparks.org.

SAN JUAN SUMMER NITES CONCERT 6-8 p.m. The free outdoor concert series presented by the City of San Juan Capistrano is back on this year, in full form.

Motown act Blue Breeze Band kicks off the fun on June 15. Bring a lawn chair and blanket to relax while you soak up music in downtown San Juan. There will also be food trucks, adult beverages for sale, and booths featuring local businesses and groups. A free trolley service will run on concert days from 4-9 p.m. Historic Town Center Park, 31872 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano. 949.493.5911. sanjuancapistrano.org.

of whom think he should retire from the sky.

There was some minor attention over the fact that Kelly McGillis and Meg Ryan weren’t back for Maverick, and some alleged that

they were replaced with “hotter” actresses.

I can’t comment on the subjectivity of any of the women’s looks, generally. But I can say Jennifer Connelly’s and Jean Louisa Kelly’s characters are pretty much just extra eye candy (albeit age-appropriate eye candy), and don’t actually add anything to the new plot, unfortunately.

Similarly, I found parts of Val Kilmer’s real-life ailments written into his character, “Iceman,” a little awkward, and his cameo ending on an underwhelming note. That said, I still found Maverick to be a lot of fun and a quintessential theater experience this summer season.

The action, effects, cinematography, sound design and soundtrack all shimmer on the big screen. There’s obvious fan service, but it’s made up with the exhilarating flying sequences and charming cast.

Cruise shows he can slip right back into his famous characters naturally, and that, yes, it’s OK for the greatest action star in the world to be older.

If you can handle the whole first act being nostalgia and exposition overload, Top Gun: Maverick is a decent night out of the house and a solid tribute from Kosinski to Scott’s impact on pop culture and action movies. DP

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WINE NIGHT AT THE ABODE 4-6 p.m. Join The Abode for a wonderful night of wine tasting. Taste cork pop wine selection, preview wine accessories and shop while you sip.

There will be a presentation by Karen of Sales Producers. Admission is free.

Wine not? The Abode, 228 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente. theabodesc.com.

LIVE MUSIC AT STILLWATER 7 p.m. Live music is featured at this popular South Orange County venue.

Rock and roll duo Crimson Crowbar will perform. StillWater Spirits & Sounds, 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point.

949.661.6003. danapointstillwater.com.

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Soars Yet Again

Photo: Courtesy of Skydance Media / Paramount Pictures

While struggling to connect with the aspiring protégé, Maverick also has to deal with his superiors, Adm. Chester Cain (Ed Harris) and Vice Adm. Beau Simpson (Jon Hamm)—both

MISSION CLUBHOUSE ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Bring the kids to Mission San Juan Capistrano for hands-on, fun educational activities in the Mission Clubhouse space. Youngsters can weave baskets, build structural arches with miniature blocks, and engage in more Mission-themed tasks. Clubhouse events happen every day from Tuesday through Sunday.

Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano.

949.234.1300. missionsjc.com.

TRIVIA NIGHT AT THE BREWHOUSE 6:30-8:30 p.m. The BrewHouse hosts a trivia night every Wednesday. Test your knowledge with friends, or show up solo and join a team. The BrewHouse, 31896 Plaza Drive, Suite D3, San Juan Capistrano. 949.481.6181. brewhousesjc.com.

AT THE MOVIES

Tony Scott’s Top Gun (1986) is so ingrained in 1980s pop culture and nostalgia that seeing these characters do everyday things in the 21st century is a little bewildering.

But in the new tradition of Hollywood rebooting hit movies and shows from the past 30-40 years for easy money, Joseph Kosinski’s Top Gun: Maverick does fill that sweet spot.

After various release-date changes going back to 2019, Kosinski’s three-decades-later follow-up to Scott’s cult classic was worth the wait for longtime fans.

This time, Capt. Pete “Maverick” Mitchell (Tom Cruise) is quite a bit older compared to the younger Navy pilots he’s recruited to mentor. These pilots include Bradley “Rooster” Bradshaw (Miles Teller), the son of Maverick’s deceased best friend.

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DANA HILLS HIGH SCHOOL

WRITING YOUR NEXT CHAPTER SPEECH BY PRINCIPAL BRAD BAKER

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oday, we recognize the graduating Class of 2022. Take a moment and look around and notice our whole Dana family beaming with pride as we gather here to honor our incredible Graduates.

Parents, it has been quite a journey to get here; think back to the first day of kindergarten, and how nervous you were to drop them off. Remember all of the programs from youth sports to artistic performances that your child was involved in over the years.

You drove your children to and from school, and from practice to practice—all in an effort to provide them an opportunity to pursue their dreams. You stayed up late to help with homework, attended concerts, games, and award ceremonies, and today we now celebrate the culmination of all of their hard work and achievements.

As we celebrate our graduates today, we recognize that this is just the first chapter of their story to be written.

So, Dolphin graduates, as you embark on the next chapter of your lives, I share with you the words Thomas Edison once said: “The three great essentials to achieve anything worthwhile are, first, hard work; second, stick-to-itiveness; third, common sense.”

You, the Class of 2022, have shown all three of these characteristics the past four years. Your hard work and persistence here at DHHS have paid off,

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as you are now a Dana Hills High School Graduate.

Your determination to arrive at this point is beyond commendable, and through your support of one another, you have enjoyed incredible accomplishments.

Your discoveries of life, love, gain and loss remain to be all experienced, but remember the lessons you’ve learned at Dana Hills, and remember to chase your dreams with intention, persistence and without any regret.

Your attitude and your daily efforts will determine your path. No matter what the world throws at you, you are capable of tackling anything and making the best of everything.

Remember, you are in control of your next chapter in your life, so choose to work hard and be kind to everyone. Do this and success will always find you.

So, on behalf of the DHHS faculty and staff, we wish each of you the very best in writing your next chapter.

So, graduates, on behalf of the faculty and staff, we are so proud of you for successfully navigating the requirements and challenges of high school.

You are surrounded by family and loved ones who are relishing in all of your accomplishments; I join with them and the entire Dana Hills community to offer our congratulations to the Class of 2022.

OK, Dolphins, one more time—Hey, Dana! How do you feel?

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Holding On to All the Memories of Hardships and Triumphs SPEECH BY J.T. WILLIAMS, ASU PRESIDENT

Graduates

CLASS OF 2022 Micah Abadie Alysa Abrami Arianna Abrami Graham Abrams Olivia Ackermann Ramiro Acuna Christopher Adame Alyssa Adams Kian Afrookhteh Alexandra Aga Jerdion Agape Christopher Agapito Kaylen Aguilar Amie Aguirre Camryn Alexander Jonathan Alexander Abimisola Amao Jacob Anderson Owen Anderson Kevin Arguello Owen Armstrong Ashley Arsenault Edgar Arteaga Kamran Ashrafi Jordan Atkins Anthony Avalos Crystal Bahena Lindsay Baker Luke Baker Michala Ballard Gina Banducci Ellitre Baptiste Sabrina Barriga-Ortiz Patrick Bassily Ryder Belkman Britney Benitez Isabella Bentley Faress Bishtawi Omarjaye Black Wyatt Blodgett Anna Boehmer Christian Boehmer

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ell, Class of ’22, we made it. Just four years ago, we entered the hallways of what would become our home for the first time. We met people that we had never known, and these same people are now the ones we will never forget.

When we came to Dana, we could have never imagined the trials and hardships that we would have faced. Through Zoom classes and virtual pep rallies, we overcame, knowing that if we were ever given the opportunity to come back that we would make the most of it.

Coming back to campus this last year, we knew that we would never take for granted the opportunity. Whether it be showing up to every football game, running the sets onto the field during homecoming, or even just showing up to school every day with a smile on our faces, we, the seniors, led this school every day to a positive place.

This place has been our life, but it’s not anymore, and that’s OK. As we all separate and scatter onto the next phase of our lives, we will always have the four years at Dana Hills that brought us together. Whether you’re moving on to your dream school, or are just happy to be graduating, always hold on to the amazing memories you have here.

Hold on to the friends who made you laugh so hard you couldn’t breathe. Hold on to the wisdom that your teachers gave you that changed your life. Hold on to the love we were able to find in the most unexpected places.

Because the late nights that we thought would never end, and the late nights that we wished would never end, they’ve ended.

As we move into the first stage of our adult lives, let’s take with us those hard lessons and happy memories both. Through all the hardships and triumph, we’ve grown, and now, we’ve outgrown this school, and that’s OK, too.

In just a few moments, we’ll walk up here and get the diplomas that we’ve worked our lives to get, and in that moment, it’ll all be over. All the late nights studying, all the essays and tests will be worth it as we walk away into the reality of our new world.

When we think of Dana, we’ll remember the friends who turned into family, the teachers who turned into mentors, and the experiences that turned into our everything.

As we are all pulled our separate ways, know that we will always have our time at Dana.

These shared experiences that will never be taken away have shaped us into who we are today, and made the journey worth it.

We know all of us have the potential to make this world a better place—so let’s go out and do it! And have a blast along the way! Let your dreams be bigger than your fears, and let your actions be louder than your words.

Thank you, Dana, for all that you have given to me, and it has been an honor to be your ASU President.

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Making the Time I SPEECH BY ELLA MEISSNER, ASU VICE PRESIDENT

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often wonder how the goals I once held so tightly vanished. The goal to play soccer in college or the goal to attend a prestigious university.

These goals I valued throughout my life never left me, but were only set aside.

Some may wonder, did I not work hard enough or did I lose track of time?

Time is so precious to us, but why does it fly when we are having fun? We are told time is our enemy. As we procrastinate our assignments and disregard our projects, we say, “Don’t worry, I’ll make time.”

Time is of the essence. Money is time. We are told time is always against us, and yet, we cherish the time we spent together and wish we had just a little more.

More time for that essay. More time at that game. More time at Dana Hills.

Time went too fast.

In the blink of an eye, we are no longer the senior class. We are the graduates who have spent the laughs in our language classes, the tears in our AP classes and the wins and losses on this field where we sit today.

But here we are.

Yes, time may fly, seniors, but now we are the pilots. We are in control.

Time is our enemy, and yet we have befriended it. Time is of the essence. So, live as the person who makes you proud, because you are the most important person to please.

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We have all become the individuals we are today because of time. Those goals I held just four years ago were only set aside because I made the time.

I made time to make friends. To attend that game. To finish that essay before the deadline. I made that time to be happy, and I hope you found the time to be happy, too.

Your goals might be the same as they were freshman year, but we cannot dwell on the times we have failed or felt defeated.

No matter how you spent your time, you are here today and can only grow as your future unfolds. Class of ’22, look at us now.

We made it to graduation. We are strong, unique individuals who hold our futures in our hands.

We are the entrepreneurs, doctors, athletes, writers, and speakers of our future.

We have the power, because we used our time to do our best and be our best because that is what made us happy. Seniors, we are no longer upperclassmen; we are graduates.

We are graduates who have been through the toughest of times these past two years, and yet we have overcome it all to be here on this field today.

Dana Hills, as we say our last goodbye, we thank you for those times. Yes, the good and the bad.

But this time, we will continue to grow on our own.

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A DEMONSTRATION OF BRILLIANCE

BY EDGAR ARTEAGA, DOLPHIN OF THE YEAR FINALIST

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lass of 2022, you are the incarnation of persistence— manifestation of devotion and insistence. You are the epitome of creation—resourceful, insightful, always rise to the occasion.

After arduous nights in the Porthole (and) early mornings preparing for those final research papers; after sacrificing sleep, sweat and tears, you have finally made it; left your footprints at Dana Hills, adding another chronicle to your journey.

Class of 2022, I commend you for your resilience. For the way that you demand action and demonstrate your brilliance; the way you subvert the cynics, unbelievers, and “too-progressives”; the way you take criticism, transform it into opportunity, and create; it impresses.

I commend you for your compassion, as you hear the world around you struggle. As you observe and take notice, listen—wait.

It’s the cries of inflicted souls, grievance and injustice. But I’m proud to say that my peers will be the first to advocate for a greater tomorrow.

I commend you for your bravery. As fear is forgotten in search of kindling a fire, fulfilling your passions and desires. How you encounter waves of adversity, sail past objection, and travel into the horizon.

And how you face barriers with optimism knowing that falling is merely a prelude to soaring.

Class of 2022, I admire your strength juggling the weight of family obligations, relationships and mathematics. The solution to excellence: a desire to overcome multiplied by all the other factors of your lives. An equation that the Class of 2022 always seems to overcome.

I admire your heart and love, veins

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pumping with determination for a better world. Ideas circulating to serve the underserved, the coronary purpose of our life here on Earth. I admire!

I admire the potential you have showed, the way you have dipped the roots of your character. Into the nutrients that are difficult situations—and blossomed with maturity, confidence and security.

But as you continue your journey, I remind you of the hurdles ahead; the impediments and stumbling blocks are nothing unable to handle because already, you have dreamed, you have conquered, you’ve defeated and succeeded.

As the pessimism gets louder and the criticism grows in power; as you begin to face challenges that tower over you; as the world around you feels so asphyxiating with duties, pressures, and standards around your neck, suffocating, as you feel chained to fear and choked by feeling insignificant.

Let me remind you, you are only shackled to the constraints of your mind. Let me remind you to: • Take off your cuffs of doubt • Release your ropes of despair • And demonstrate that incarnation of persistence, manifestation of devotion and insistence Class of 2022, as you fight injustice, save lives, defend our Constitution, preserve our nation, and educate our children, follow the vision that dreams young people unafraid as you reach up to the blue for your ambitions; you’ll come to realize your celestial power.

Class of 2022, the space between our dreams and reality is only as broad as the distance between our palms.

Class of 2022, between our brain and soul is infinite potential.

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PUBLIC NOTICES TO ADVERTISE: 949.388.7700, EXT. 111 • LEGALS@PICKETFENCEMEDIA.COM PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF DANA POINT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a public hearing will be held by the Planning Commission of the City of Dana Point to consider the following: Coastal Development Permit CDP20-0007, Site Development Permit SDP20-0010 and Administrative Modifications of Standards AMS22-0001: To construct a new 4,132 square-foot single-family dwelling, roof deck, stairs that project three feet beyond the structure stringline, and an attached twocar garage located within the Residential Beach Road 12 (RBR 12) zone and within the Floodplain Overlay (FP-3) District at 35525 Beach Road.

Project Numbers: CDP20-0007, SDP20-0010, AMS22-0001 Project Location: 35525 Beach Road (APN: 691-161-05) Project Representative: David Gutierrez, Project Manager Applicant: Ladan and Babak Fallahzadeh, Property Owners Environmental: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the project is found to be Categorically Exempt per Section 15303 (Class 3 – New Construction).

Hearing Date: Monday, June 27, 2022 Hearing Time: 6:00 PM (or as soon thereafter as possible) Hearing Location: 33282 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629 (Dana Point City Hall) All persons either favoring or opposing the subject project are invited to present their views to the Commission at this hearing.

Note: This project may be appealed to the City Council. If you challenge the action taken on this proposal in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Dana Point prior to the public hearing. This project may also be appealed to the California Coastal Commission in accordance with Dana Point Municipal Code Section 9.69.090. The process includes but is not limited to contacting the Coastal Commission for the appropriate forms and instructions to file an appeal.

For further information, please contact John Ciampa at the City of Dana Point, Community Development Department, 33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 209, Dana Point, (949) 248-3591.

PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF DANA POINT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a public hearing will be held by the Planning Commission of the City of Dana Point to consider the following: Coastal Development Permit CDP22-0003 and Minor Site Development Permit SDP22-0003(M) at 408 Monarch Bay Drive: A Coastal Development Permit request to demolish an existing single-family dwelling and construct a 2,527 squarefoot, single story, single-family dwelling with an attached two-car garage, and associated exterior improvements, and a Minor Site Development Permit to allow retaining wall heights over 30 inches in Dana Point Times June 10-16, 2022

the side, rear and front yard setback areas.

Project Numbers: Coastal Development Permit CDP22-0003 and Minor Site Development Permit SDP22-0003(M) Project Location: 408 Monarch Bay Drive (APN: 670-151-10) Project Representative: Christine Miller, Architect Applicant: Colleen and Ken Bisconti, Property Owners Environmental: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the project is found to be Categorically Exempt per Section 15303 (Class 3 – New Construction).

Hearing Date: Monday, June 27, 2022 Hearing Time: 6:00 PM (or as soon thereafter as possible) Hearing Location: 33282 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629 (Dana Point City Hall) All persons either favoring or opposing the subject project are invited to present their views to the Commission at this hearing.

Note: This project may be appealed to the City Council. If you challenge the action taken on this proposal in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Dana Point prior to the public hearing. This project may also be appealed to the California Coastal Commission in accordance with Dana Point Municipal Code Section 9.69.090. The process includes, but is not limited to, contacting the Coastal Commission for the appropriate forms and instructions to file an appeal.

For further information, please contact Alyssa Gonzalez, Assistant Planner, at the City of Dana Point, Community Development Department, 33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 209, Dana Point, (949) 248-3556.

PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF DANA POINT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a public hearing will be held by the Planning Commission of the City of Dana Point to consider the following: Coastal Development Permit CDP21-0004 and Minor Site Development Permit SDP22-0015(M) at 214 Monarch Bay Drive: A Coastal Development Permit to demolish an existing single-family dwelling and attached garage and construct a 5,257 square foot two-story single-family dwelling with an attached 964 square foot three car garage. A Minor Site Development Permit is also requested for retaining walls exceeding 30 inches in height located within the rear and side yards.

Project Number: Coastal Development Permit CDP21-0004 and Minor Site Development Permit SDP22-0015(M) Project Location: 214 Monarch Bay (APN: 670-111-01) Applicant: Andrade Architects, Inc. Environmental: The project is Categorically Exempt from the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 15303 (Class 3 – New Construc-

tion).

Hearing Date: Monday, June 27, 2022 Hearing Time: 6:00 PM (or as soon thereafter as possible) Hearing Location: 33282 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629 (Dana Point City Hall) All persons either favoring or opposing the subject project are invited to present their views to the Commission at this hearing.

Note: This project may be appealed to the City Council. If you challenge the action taken on this proposal in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Dana Point prior to the public hearing. This project may also be appealed to the California Coastal Commission in accordance with Dana Point Municipal Code Section 9.69.090. The process includes, but is not limited to contacting the Coastal Commission for the appropriate forms and instructions to file an appeal.

For further information, please contact Justin R. Poley at the City of Dana Point, Community Development Department, 33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 209, Dana Point, (949) 248-3575.

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The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: n/a /s/CHRISTOPHER BARNUM This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 05/21/2022.

Published in: Dana Point Times June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20226634268 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DANA POINT SURF RENTALS 34316 CALLE PORTOLA CAPISTRANO BEACH, CA 92624 Full Name of Registrant(s): CHRISTOPHER BARNUM 34316 CALLE PORTOLA CAPISTRANO BEACH, CA 92624 This business is conducted by an individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: n/a /s/CHRISTOPHER BARNUM This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 05/9/2022.

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The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DANA POINT SURF LESSONS 34316 CALLE PORTOLA CAPISTRANO BEACH, CA 92624 Full Name of Registrant(s): CHRISTOPHER SCOTT BARNUM 34316 CALLE PORTOLA CAPISTRANO BEACH, CA 92624 This business is conducted by an individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: n/a /s/CHRISTOPHER BARNUM This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 05/24/2022.

Published in: Dana Point Times June 3, 10, 17, 24, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20226634371 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as 1.MINDFULI 34232 PACIFIC COAST HWY, SUITE D DANA POINT, CA 92629 1B. BEWELLLINE Full Name of Registrant(s): ALTER LIFE SCIENCES, LLC 24232 PACIFIC COAST HWY, SUITE D DANA POINT, CA 92629 This business is conducted by an UN Limited Liability Company.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: n/a ALTER LIFE SCIENCES, LLC/s/ANDREW POLSKY, MANAGING MEMBER/MANAGER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 05/10/2022.

Published in: Dana Point Times June 3, 10, 17, 24, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 30-2022-01260005 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Berhanu T Zeleke filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name BERHANU TOBIAW ZELEKE Proposed Name BROOK TOBIAW ZELEKE THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

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GUEST OPINION | On Life and Love After 50 by Tom Blake

ADOPTABLE PET OF THE WEEK

Dana Point Man Tells of Meeting Elvis in New Memoir

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n March 2017, I wrote a column titled, “Delivering a Letter to Johnny Cash,” which described a trip my partner, Greta, and I took to Tennessee to visit the Johnny Cash Museum, the Country Music Hall of Fame, Graceland and Sun Records.

I had worked with and became friends with Johnny Cash in 1975 and 1976, and wanted to show Greta the places where I had been with him.

Dana Point resident Michael McLeavy responded to that article. He wrote: “I enjoyed your ‘Delivering a Letter to Johnny Cash’ column and thought you might get a kick out of how I met Elvis Presley, since Elvis was a friend of your friend Johnny Cash.”

Michael and I met for lunch and compared stories about how he had met Elvis and I had met Johnny, two of Tennessee’s greatest singing legends. Michael presented me with a replica of a poster that pictured Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley together, promoting a March 10, 1956 concert in ON LIFE AND LOVE Armory, Mississippi.

BY TOM BLAKE On April 13, 2017, I wrote a follow-up column detailing how Michael had met Elvis.

Five years later, this past February, Michael told me he had just completed an autobiography, with his meeting Elvis as one of the highlights.

He said, “I purchased your Tutor & Spunky’s Deli. A Dana Point Landmark book and was impressed that you self-published it by using Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing. Would you consider editing, formatting, and helping me publish my book on Amazon?”

I said, “I admit, as a senior, I have extra time on my hands due to staying at home during the pandemic. I’m not a professional editor, but I did learn a lot publishing my book.”

I thought getting Michael’s book edited and published might take me three weeks. So, I said to Michael, “I will do it.”

Three weeks turned into two months.

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Blackbeard

Pictured is the cover of Michael McLeavy’s new memoir, What Now? What Next?

Where To?, which details how he met Elvis Presley.

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Ahoy, there! ‘Arrgh’ you looking for a furry mate-y to join your crew? Ninemonth-old Blackbeard is no scallywag. He is litterbox-trained and easy to handle. With his outgoing personality and handsome muttonchops, Blackbeard would make an excellent addition to almost any home.

If you are interested in adopting Blackbeard, please visit petprojectfoundation.org/adoptions/ to download an adoption application form. Completed forms can be emailed to animalservices@scdpanimalshelter.org, and you will be contacted about making an interaction appointment.

Sudoku

BY MYLES MELLOR

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION:

ing a table of contents, and creating the book’s cover, there were multiple pictures to reformat and other details to address. One blessing: the book turned out to be only 132 pages.

As I worked on the book, I became fascinated with Michael’s life. He moved to Los Angeles from Scotland in 1965. His primary goal was to meet Elvis. He did that and so much more. He built a successful career in the insurance business.

Michael is an accomplished singer. He has recorded four CDs, which are available on Amazon.

Currently, Michael’s book, What Now? What Next? Where To?, is available in paperback only. The cost on Amazon is $14.99, plus shipping and taxes.

However, if South Orange County readers would like a signed and personalized copy, email Michael at mmcleavy@cox.net with the details. The charge for Picket Fence Media readers is $14.25, including delivery and taxes.

Michael has lived in Dana Point with his wife Linda since 1989.

Will I begin a second career helping people as an editor and publisher of books? Perhaps, but not full-time, as I must leave enough time to keep writing my newspaper columns. Let me know if you have a book in your future. I’m receptive to questions.

Tom Blake is a retired Dana Point business owner and resident who has authored books on middle-aged dating. See his website at findingloveafter50.com. To comment: tompblake@gmail.com. DP

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 the solution in next week’s issue.

Photo: Courtesy of Los Angeles Public Library

FROM THE ARCHIVES This 1938 photo shows

people camping on a beach in Dana Point.

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The opinions expressed in these columns are entirely those of the columnist alone and do not reflect those of the DP Times or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@danapointtimes.com.

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

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GUEST OPINION | Book Talk by Dan DeNeve

‘The Great Alone’ S

et in 1974, The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah details the story of wife and daughter coping with a man suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after spending time as a POW during the Vietnam War. When a fellow soldier bequeaths Ernt Allbright a home in Alaska, he believes it is an opportunity for a fresh start and a chance to escape the horrors of his time as a prisoner of war, as well as the loss of yet another job. Packing up his wife, Cora, and their teenage daughter, Leni, the family heads north.

Life is a struggle at first, but with the long sunlit days, there is much to be done in preparation for the approaching long, dark winter. With the help of generous neighbors, the Allbrights feel welcomed, and while not living lavishly, appear to be on the path to normalcy and overcoming Ernt’s darker, volatile side.

However, when winter sets in, a new set of challenges begins. Leni falls in love with Matthew, the son of a rich and influen-

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tial man with whom Ernt does not get along. Ernt also descends deeper into an us-against-the-world mentality, leading to some very dangerous thinking and actions of a crazy, end-of-the-world prepper.

The consequences of those actions shatter all the hopefulness of that fresh start.

Hannah’s description of the beauty of America’s last great frontier really draws the reader in, making one feel like you are in Alaska. She makes it easy to see the wilderness, feel the cold wind on your face, and see the snow falling.

She also makes one feel the urgency of prepping for the long, dark winter that is heading straight for the Allbrights.

Hannah gives her characters depth, and one gets the feeling that they actually care and look out for one another in the same way they welcomed the Allbrights. These are real people, not phonies.

Lastly, Hannah does not shy away from what PTSD has done to an individual and his family.

I enjoyed this book and recommend it.

The Great Alone was a fantastic read and

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a page-turner. The writing is beautiful, but the story is gritty, and, at times, not for the faint of heart.

This should come as no surprise to the reader, as Alaska is beautiful but unforgiving. As one character says, “You get one mistake; the second kills you.”

Life there is not glamorous.

Furthermore, the horrors of what Ernt suffers are felt on every page, making it believable.

Dana Point Library hosts many programs, including the Seaside Book Group, which meets every fourth Monday of the month from 10:30 a.m.-noon. The group

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reads books from all genres and just completed The Great Alone in May. For more information, please call 949.496.5517, or stop by the library.

Dan DeNeve is a longtime employee of the Orange County Public Library. He currently works at the Dana Point Library as the Adult Services Librarian. He is an avid reader of history, biographies and sports. DP PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, the DP Times provides Guest Opinion opportunities in which selected columnists’ opinions are shared.

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DANA HILLS HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES OF THE YEAR

BY ZACH CAVANAGH | DANA POINT TIMES

Bo Kelly. Photo: Alan Gibby/Zone57

Jai Dawson. Photo: Courtesy of Jeff Turner

Olivia Paquette. Photo: Courtesy of Dana Hills Athletics

CO-MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

CO-MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

BO KELLY

JAI DAWSON

OLIVIA PAQUETTE

FOOTBALL | BASEBALL

CROSS COUNTRY | TRACK

DIVING

Bo Kelly helmed a dynamic offense of the Dana Hills football team during a historic run for the Dolphins on the gridiron and was one of the baseball team’s most relied-upon arms in the spring.

For his performances and accomplishments, Kelly has been selected as one of the Dana Hills High School Athletes of the Year.

Kelly produced a record-breaking season as the quarterback for the Dolphins.

As a team, the Dolphins posted their best regular-season record since 2009 and made the playoffs for the first time since 2008. As an individual, Kelly rewrote nearly every passing record in the Dana Hills books.

Kelly set single-season records for passing completions (177), passing yards (3,502) and touchdowns (39), and the senior finished his career as the Dolphins’ all-time passing leader with 5,868 yards and 61 touchdowns in 25 games. Kelly was the Pacific Hills League co-offensive Player of the Year and earned offensive MVP honors at the Orange County All-Star Classic.

On the mound in the spring, Kelly continued to throw heat as one of the leaders of the pitching staff. Kelly led the team in appearances (14), starts (9) and innings pitched (50 1/3), compiling a 3-2 record, 3.06 ERA and a team-high 52 strikeouts.

Kelly will continue his athletic and academic career at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.

Jai Dawson kept up the strong tradition of Dana Hills distance running with two hardware-winning runs at State Championship events this year.

For his accomplishments and stellar standard of performance, Dawson has been selected as one of the Dana Hills Athletes of the Year.

Dawson won the Orange County cross country championship, South Coast League title and CIF State Division II cross country championship in the fall. In the spring, the New Zealand native captured Orange County, South Coast League and CIF-SS Division 2 championships in the 800-meter and 1,600-meter runs, and he finished second at the CIF State Championships in the 800.

In cross country, Dawson won six of the eight events in which he competed, with his only losses coming in a third-place finish at the CIF-SS preliminaries and a 13thplace finish at the Clovis Invitational. At the Clovis race, Dawson ran a faster time than his state-winning run on the same state course.

On the track, Dawson won 12 of the 18 races he ran in the 400, 800 and 1,600 meters, with the other six results being second-place finishes. He finished the season with the state’s fourth-best time in the 800 and the eighthbest time in the 1,600.

Dawson will continue his athletic and academic career at UCLA.

Olivia Paquette once again showcased her high-flying splashdowns for strong results in her senior season.

For her performances, Paquette has been selected as one of the Dana Hills Athletes of the Year.

Paquette finished second at the CIF-SS Division 2 championships and just missed out on a spot in the state finals at the CIF-SS state meet qualifier. She also finished third at the Coast View League Championship Meet.

In the Division 2 Final, Paquette put up an 11-dive total score of 489.60 points. She posted her highest-scoring dive on her third attempt with a back 2½-somersault tuck for 56 points. That dive was one of four to finish second in its respective round, and Paquette recorded the top score of the eighth round with an inward 2½-somersault tuck for 51.30 points. Paquette was the CIF-SS Division 2 champion last season with 517.45 points.

At the CIF-SS state meet qualifier, Paquette missed out on a spot at the CIF State Championships by fewer than eight points. Paquette finished seventh with a six-dive total score of 272.10 points. She scored her best dive of the meet on her third attempt with a forward 2½-somersault pike for 54.60 points.

Paquette will continue her athletic and academic career at George Washington University.

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A Summer of Inclusion Surfing’s changing, and that’s a really good thing

More than 900 competitors from around the world come together for the ISA World Junior Championships in El Salvador in the spirit of surfing and unity. Photo: Courtesy of ISA/ Mike Rodriguez

BY JAKE HOWARD, DANA POINT TIMES

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lmost every morning when I sit down at my desk, after filtering through emails and doing a bit of digital housekeeping, I like to type the word “surfing” into the Google News machine and see what comes up.

Part of it is writerly procrastination before jumping into the assignment of the day, but it’s also a great way to check the headlines and see what’s happening around the surfing sandbox.

As I write this, a piece from the Washington Post is at the top of the list and reads, “Surfing a record 86-foot wave took guts. Measuring it took 18 months.”

Below that, CNN is leading with news about a contest for Black surfers in Huntington Beach over the weekend.

The headline reads: “ ‘A Great Day in the Stoke’ could be one of the largest gatherings of Black surfers. Here’s why it matters.”

The following headline comes from USA Today and

reads: “Plus-size women have a champion in Hawaii: ‘If you’re surfing, you are a surfer.’”

All three prominent U.S. media outlets are offering up completely different takes on what’s happening in lineups around the country today. It’s worth pointing out, in a week that saw the ISA World Junior Championships in El Salvador and the Quiksilver Pro G-Land in Indonesia crown winners, this isn’t where the mainstream media focus is.

Of course, people are always going to want to read about a world record-breaking wave like the 86-foot monster that German Sebastian Steudtner rode at Nazare, Portugal, last winter. That’s an easy editorial decision to make.

But for a cable news network to pick up a story on a surf contest for people of color in a beach city that saw a “White Lives Matter” rally in April 2021, that’s a different story. Same with publishing a feature in America’s largest newspaper on a plus-sized surfer in Hawaii. Both pieces speak volumes

about where surfing stands today.

Just last week, I got in a conversation with a prominent and accomplished figure in the surf world about what would happen if the World Surf League went away.

The conversation was off the record, so I won’t share his name, but his contention was that without the world tour, professional surfing as we know it could potentially cease to exist.

I don’t think that’s true, because I don’t think contest surfing is nearly as relevant or representative as it once was.

What’s the old saying? The best surfer is the one having the most fun?

I think the culture and lifestyle of surfing is in a better place than it’s been in a long, long time. Maybe ever.

While there’s always work to be done, surfing is certainly more inclusive than it has been, as evidenced by the above headlines. If we define success in surfing as simply the person who rides the biggest wave or scores the most points, we’ve lost the plot.

“The ocean doesn’t care about color, creed or race. In the ocean, we’re equals,” big-wave pioneer and oceanographer Ricky Grigg once said.

There are statistics to back up the idea that inclusiveness is, in fact, good for the surf biz. The Surf Industry Members Association recently released highlights of the 2021 SFIA Single Sport Report.

The Association found that from 2019 to 2020, the surfing population grew 28%, while the core surfing population grew by 34% during the same period.

Meanwhile, earlier this month, according to a ReportLinker report, the global surf industry is expected to grow from $2.7 billion in 2020 to a staggering $5 billion business by 2027. Those billions have to come from somewhere.

At its core, surfing is a participatory activity that happens to be a hell of a lot of fun. If more people can get in the ocean and enjoy that freedom, the world would probably be a better place.

Jake Howard is local surfer and freelance writer who lives in San Clemente. A former editor at Surfer Magazine, The Surfer’s Journal and ESPN, today he writes for a number of publications, including Picket Fence Media, Surfline and the World Surf League. He also works with philanthropic organizations such as the Surfing Heritage and Culture Center and the Positive Vibe Warriors Foundation. DP

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BELLA KENWORTHY

BY JAKE HOWARD, DANA POINT TIMES

Bella Kenworthy. Photo: Courtesy of ISA/Sean Evans

Dana Point Times June 10-16, 2022

Huge congratulations to all of the surfers, coaches, parents and supporters of USA Surfing. The ISA World Junior Championship just wrapped up in El Salvador, with the Stars and Stripes taking home the team bronze medal behind Hawaii and Australia.

The best result from the American squad came from San Clemente’s own Bella Kenworthy, who earned an individual silver medal in the Women’s Under 16 division behind Canada’s Erin Brooks. The accomplishment is no simple feat.

The ISA World Junior Championship took place over nine days in Surf City, El Salvador,

and featured a record 419 athletes and 45 national teams. The surf barely dropped below head-high the entire time, and the level of talent in the water was perhaps the highest it’s ever been for this event.

“As far as I am concerned, these are the best World Junior Surfing Championships in history. The best waves, the largest amount of competitors, the largest amount of teams and the largest amount of supporting crew that came along with the athletes,” said ISA President Fernando Aguerre.

The only other American to earn an individual medal in the event was Florida’s Zoe Benedetto, who earned the copper medal in the Women’s Under 18 division.

If you have a candidate for Grom of the Week, we want to know. Send an email to jakehoward1@gmail.com. DP

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