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A New You: Your Guide to Healthy Living SPECIAL SECTION VOLUME 12, ISSUE 17

Top: Construction on Prado West can be seen while driving through the Town Center area. Bottom from left: The Lighthouse structure will soon be occupied by a Union Bank branch, and South Cove apartments and South Shores Church are now undergoing construction. Photos: Lillian Boyd

Local Resident Recounts Bank Robber’s Getaway EYE ON DP/PAGE 3

Editor’s Pick: California Wine Festival

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Five things Dana Point should know this week OCSD Identifies Deceased Suspect in Dana Point Bank Robbery THE LATEST: The Orange County Sheriff’s Department has identified Scott Harrison as the man who allegedly robbed Pacific Western Bank before leading law enforcement on a chase from Dana Point to Rancho Santa Margarita.

Police received reports on Friday, April 19 at around 4 p.m. that there had been a robbery at 34180 Pacific Coast Highway in Dana Point.

Rich Holt, a resident and contractor in Dana Point, told Dana Point Times he was in the drive-thru line during the robbery and witnessed the incident through the teller window.

“I pulled up to make a deposit at 3:42 p.m. I could see the teller with her hands up in the air, and I asked her if she was OK,” Holt said. “She told me no.”

Holt said he could see the robber with a mask on and his gun pointed in the air as he was putting money in his bag. Holt then drove to the parking lot at La Plaza Park to call 911. While speaking to the operator, Holt saw the suspect riding his bicycle on La Plaza.

“So many thoughts were going through my head,” Holt said. “I didn’t know if I should run him over with my car or what.

But I stayed on the phone with the operator, so police could know where to find him. I didn’t see any officers approaching, so I continued to follow him.”

According to Holt’s testimony, the suspect turned right onto Violet Lantern and then turned left onto Castano Drive.

“I saw him put his bicycle in the bed of a truck and cover it with a moving blanket,” Holt said. “(The suspect) got in his car and took off his mask and drove onto Selva Road before getting in the left turning lane before Golden Lantern.”

Before the suspect could make the turn, Holt says five police cars converged on the suspect. The suspect then took off and initiated a police chase that lasted about an hour.

Holt says that when the chase began, he returned to Pacific Western Bank and recounted the events for law enforcement.

The truck the suspect was driving crashed into a parked car while making a U-turn and came to a stop at Avenida de las Banderas and Avenida Empresa in Rancho Santa Margarita. A SWAT team Dana Point Times April 26-May 2, 2019

The robbery suspect was believed to be armed and was reportedly not complying with deputies commands to exit the vehicle after it crashed in Rancho Santa Margarita. SWAT deputies approached the vehicle and discovered the man inside was deceased. Photo: Courtesy of Orange County Sheriff’s Department

attempted to engage with the suspect, but authorities found the suspect dead about 45 minutes later.

The county coroner’s office determined that 62-year-old Harrison, of Las Vegas, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. FBI officials say they are investigating whether Harrison was the “Leatherface Bandit” connected to three previous bank robberies in Orange County. —Lillian Boyd

Officials Ask Boaters to Be on Alert for Tangled Whale THE LATEST: Pacific Marine Mammal Center (PMMC) reported it had engaged a junior gray whale that was tangled in a monofilament gillnet on Saturday, April 23, as a part of the Orange County Large Whale Entanglement Response Team and other agencies.

The gillnet and line were wrapped around its tail and flukes, and the teams were unsuccessful in untangling it, stating that efforts such as these can take days or weeks.

The whale was first spotted by Capt.

Dave’s Dolphin Safari, Dana Wharf, according to the press release.

WHAT’S NEXT: PMMC says if boaters see the whale with an orange PMMC buoy attached to it, report it by calling 1.877.SOS. WHALE or 949.494.3050. —Staff

Councilmember Lewis Selected for SONGS Task Force THE LATEST: On Earth Day, April 22, Dana

Point Councilmember Debra Lewis announced that Congressman Mike Levin had approved her application to serve on the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) Task Force.

According to a statement made by Levin on Jan. 25, the task force was launched to address the safety challenges and will meet on a regular basis with the goal of driving solutions to move and safely store sensitive waste located at SONGS. “It is imperative that people who live around the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station have a voice in the future of the facility. A worst-case scenario disaster at San Onofre would be devastating for millions of people,” Levin said in a statement.

Levin told Dana Point Times he was careful to select stakeholders and respected leaders in the community.

“I’ve known Debra a long time now, and I feel she will play a strong role (in the policy-related committee),” Levin said. “The task force will now be putting forward the best ideas in the storage and transportation of spent nuclear fuel.”

WHAT’S NEXT: The SONGS Task Force held a meeting Thursday, April 25. It was not open to the public. —LB

Orange County’s Homeless Population Reaches Nearly 7,000 THE LATEST: A preliminary report on this year’s Point-in-Time count shows that Orange County’s homeless population sharply increased by about 43% between 2017 and 2019.

According to the report, which the

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county released on Wednesday, April 24, the homeless population in Orange County is at 6,860—up from the 4,792 homeless individuals recorded in 2017.

Much of the homeless population resided in the county’s central region, which accounted for 3,332 individuals.

The North County tally was 2,765, while South County had a homeless population of 763.

The count found 32 homeless individuals residing in Dana Point, 62 in San Juan Capistrano, and in San Clemente there were 145—96 of whom were unsheltered. The South County city with the largest homeless population was Laguna Beach with 147.

Roughly 58 percent, or 3,961 of the total homeless individuals counted, were unsheltered, according to the data.

The county notes that the number of emergency shelter beds jumped from 1,149 in 2017 to 2,539 in 2019—a nearly 121% increase. The data also shows that the number of transitional housing beds decreased by 2.65% over the two-year period.

The average occupancy of the emergency shelter beds and transitional housing beds in 2019 was about 79% and 78%, respectively, according to the report.

The federally mandated Point-in-Time count took place on Jan. 23 and 24, with the help of more than 1,000 volunteers throughout the county. —Shawn Raymundo

Sen. Pat Bates Bill to Continue Local SONGS Funding Passes First Committee THE LATEST: The California Senate Government Organization Committee approved SB 465, a bill authored by State Sen. Pat. Bates, R-Laguna Niguel, that would “ensure local governments continue to receive funding for offsite emergency response planning, training and exercises related to the shuttered San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS),” which includes San Clemente, Dana Point and San Juan Capistrano, according to a press release distributed Tuesday, April 23.

Previously, state law required a maximum amount of $1.6 million to be delivered to local cities near SONGS for emergency management and other costs associated with Southern California Edison’s utility power plant, according to the bill’s text.

SB 465 would ensure that money continues to come to them.

WHAT’S NEXT: SB 465 will be heard in the Senate Appropriations Committee at “a later date,” the release stated. —Staff danapointtimes.com

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Under Construction Dana Point Officials Give Updates on Developments Throughout the City

BY LILLIAN BOYD, DANA POINT TIMES

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ana Point city officials led a presentation on updates for development projects at Coffee Importers in Dana Point Harbor on Friday, April 19. Matt Schneider, Director of Community Development, and Kelly Reenders, Economic Development Manager, were the guest speakers for the monthly Dana Point Civic Association’s Coffee Chat meeting.

“It’s exciting for us to see how many people are interested in knowing what’s going on in town,” Schneider said.

Schneider kicked off the presentation by providing an overview of community development organization. As director of community development, Schneider oversees the planning, building and safety and code enforcement divisions.

According to data provided by the city, there were 1,993 building permits issued in Fiscal Year 2018. In the same time frame, there were 9,206 building inspections, 174 new zoning permit applications and a total building valuation of more than $157 million.

Schneider made the distinction that the majority of these numbers were associated with residential properties, while the focus of the presentation was on commercial development.

A sampling of Dana Point commercial developments:

Matt Schneider, Director of Community Development, and Kelly Reenders, Economic Development Manager, were the guest speakers for the monthly Dana Point Civic Association’s Coffee Chat meeting. Photo: Lillian Boyd

permits have been issued. They’re actually waiting on their final tenant, Union Bank, to relocate. I expect within the next couple weeks to a month, you’ll see activity.”

PRADO WEST, 34137 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY “This project is on multiple sites in our Town Center, and it’s currently under construction, so it’s hard to ignore if you’re driving through,” Schneider said.

This project will include 109 residential units. It will have about 32,000 square feet of commercial space and have subterranean parking.

THE GREER, 24442 DEL PRADO This is a mixed-use development, located on Del Prado Avenue and Golden Lantern, with 68 residential units, including 12 units designated for senior citizen housing. The Greer will have about 10,000 square feet of commercial and restaurant space with two levels of subterranean parking (188 spaces).

THE LIGHTHOUSE, 24532 DEL PRADO The new Union Bank branch will relocate to the Lighthouse structure from its PCH and Golden Lantern location.

“It’s a remodel; there’s no expansion involved,” Schneider said. “We’ll also be working with the property owner to see if we can secure some parking. There is a parking lot in the back of this site, and when the bank is not in use, we’ll see if we can utilize that parking.”

VISTA DEL MAR, 34177 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY This is a mixed-use development that will replace the old Union Bank site currently located on Golden Lantern and Pacific Coast Highway. There will be 39 residential units with nearly 7,000 square feet of commercial and restaurant space.

There will be two levels of subterranean parking (97 spaces). Union Bank will be relocating to the Lighthouse structure on Del Prado Avenue.

“This is a project that is what we like to call ‘shovel ready,’ ” Schneider said. “All

THE WAVE RESORT, GREEN LANTERN AND PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY This project will include a 57-room hotel and a 52-bed youth hostel, per instruction from the California Coastal Commission.

There will be a 4,000-square-foot restaurant and nearly 3,000 square feet for an outdoor dining space. There will also be a visitor center, two-level subterranean parking (174 spaces), including parking for nearby trails.

“This project is currently under review for construction documents. But it’s very close to getting its permit, so I expect within the next few weeks, you’ll start to

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see activity,” Schneider said.

CANNONS SEAFOOD GRILL, 34344 GREEN LANTERN Cannons Seafood Grill obtained approval from the Dana Point Planning Commission to demolish and reconstruct its restaurant and add a 100-room hotel in June. However, approval from the Coastal Commission is still pending, and in the meantime, the restaurant is still open for business.

On June 15, Dana Point Times reported on the commission’s approval for a coastal development permit to demolish the existing seafood grill and construct a new resort hotel with a restaurant, café, spa and associated parking. The new fivelevel structure (including subterranean levels) will be host to 100 hotel rooms, a more than 1,600-square-foot restaurant, a 1,300-square-foot café and an almost 900-square-foot spa.

For now, there are no set demolishing and construction dates, due to pending approval.

POTENTIAL HOTEL SITES The Strand Hotel project includes 90 rooms and restaurant space, located at the end of Green Lantern near the Nature Interpretive Center.

“This is actually owned by the same people who are developing the Wave Hotel,” Schneider said. “Part of the approval process from the Coastal Commission is that they get the Wave project, particularly the hostel, completed—because it will serve as mitigation for both projects.”

On the corner of Green Lantern and Cove Road, there is a parcel (referred to by the city as “Lantern Point”) with a project under review for a 52-room hotel.

There are three small lots (referred to

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by the city as “Boutique”) near the Chart House being combined to do a small boutique concept in the 15- to 20-room range.

CHEVRON, 34306 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY In the October 12, 2018 edition of Dana Point Times, it was reported that the planning commission unanimously voted to approve the permits requested by Chevron to remodel its convenience store located on Del Obispo Street and Pacific Coast Highway.

“There were concerns about lighting, hours of operation, and we worked closely with the applicant and the community to make conditions of approval to address those issues,” Schneider said at Coffee Chat.

City staff recommended the commission adopt a resolution approving requests for a coastal development permit, a conditional use permit and a site development permit. Plans for a new Chevron station implemented Spanish Colonial Revival architecture style with scalloped layers for roofing. Designers intentionally closed off trash and mechanical areas in their plans in order to discourage illegal camping.

Blueprints also incorporate more illumination and security cameras.

The current Chevron convenience store does not sell alcohol, but corporate officials hope to sell beer and wine after construction. Although the state of California allows businesses to sell beer and wine between 6 p.m. and 2 a.m., several Dana Point residents expressed concerns during the public comment period for a potential increase in public intoxication and nuisances.

At the start of the meeting, the proposal called for beer and wine sales to end at 10 p.m. each night. But the applicant – danapointtimes.com

EYE ON DP Stantec architect Gary Semling – said officials with Chevron were willing to compromise, and he amended the cutoff time to 9 p.m. A requirement was added that beer purchases must come in a pack of at least three instead of single cans or bottles, while wine bottles must contain at least 750 mL. SOUTH SHORES CHURCH, 32713 CROWN VALLEY PARKWAY “We get a lot of questions on the status of South Shores Church,” Schneider said.

“It’s been underway for quite a while now.”

South Shores Church had initially hoped to open in time for Easter weekend, but due to an “unforgiving winter weather season,” developers are aiming to complete the project by this summer. In 2015, the City Council approved the coastal development conditional use and site development permits for the project, which was first proposed in 2009.

When completed, the Dana Point campus will have nearly 72,000 square feet of ministry space and 364 parking spaces.

DANA POINT HARBOR On July 17, the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a recommended action to name the Dana Point Harbor Partners LLC (DPHP) as the 66-year master leaseholder and operator of the Dana Point Harbor. The lease was formally signed at a ceremony and press conference in the harbor on Nov. 2.

Community meetings planned around a harbor revitalization plan first began about 21 years ago. In 2016, Lisa Bartlett and other county leaders proposed a plan to partner with private developers to oversee

Ocean Warriors

Groos brothers give back through Great Opportunities

BY FRED SWEGLES, DANA POINT TIMES

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ou might be surprised to learn that some of the most ocean-conscious children in California live in a town that doesn’t have a beach.

Most of them are residents of San Juan Capistrano, four to five miles upstream from where San Juan Creek meets the sea at Doheny State Beach.

These kids are all about the ocean, members of an eco-themed youth organization known as Great Opportunities.

Since 2002, the nonprofit has taught some 3,000 low-income, at-risk kids to swim and to discover an ocean that is so close to their community. Free activities include the swim classes, summer camps, field trips to seven area beaches and a bicycle ownership and maintenance program.

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Construction is underway throughout the Town Center area in Dana Point. Photo: Lillian Boyd

a new and improved harbor.

“We expect to get a presentation from the Harbor Partners in the next month or in the near future,” Schneider said. “A lot of the details are being worked out and finalized, and it’s an exciting time for our community.”

Construction for the first phase, which includes a three-level parking structure near the launch ramp and Dana Wharf, could start by the end of this year.

DOHENY VILLAGE The City of Dana Point is currently undergoing a comprehensive planning effort for the Doheny Village area of Capistrano Beach.

The bicycle and beach awareness programs promote pedal power as a way to make beaches accessible to the kids, with OCTA buses as another handy option.

Every September, on California Coastal Cleanup Day, kids from Great Opportunities will do their part for the ocean by performing cleanups of San Juan Creek. Then in the spring, to celebrate Earth Day, the kids perform cleanups in their own backyard.

This spring’s event, on April 27, will be in Capistrano Villas, a high-density, lowincome community where Great Opportunities is based.

“We tell them that the ocean begins at your backdoor,” said Eric Groos, a former San Clemente lifeguard who co-founded Great Opportunities with his brother, David, also a former lifeguard.

The work of the brothers has also been recognized by Congressman Mike Levin, who recently named them as Constituents of the Month for April.

We asked the Groos brothers about their mission:

Q. How does cleanup of a usually dry creek, inland, help the ocean?

A. We teach that it’s all connected. All

In 2010, city council selected ROMA Design Group to prepare the Doheny Village Plan for the project area, and the project included public outreach that resulted in a draft document in 2013.

In 2015, the city council approved a contract for Opticos Design, Inc. to build off the effort of ROMA Design Group and prepare implementation language for The Village to be incorporated into the city’s zoning code, according to the city website. A key factor of Opticos’ work plan was to facilitate a community design charrette to engage the community and solicit additional input.

In March 2016, the draft code was informally distributed, and community

trash in the outdoors moves to the ocean.

We focus on the five zones: 1) your front door, 2) gutters and drains, 3) creek and watershed, 4) the beach, tide pools and river mouth, and 5) the ocean is where we fish for food.

Q. How does a cleanup in Capistrano Villas help the ocean?

A. It’s more than a just a cleanup. It’s a

lifestyle. We build community pride, have them take ownership of their environment, be proud where we live, all in a positive way.

Great Opportunities uses the aquatic world as a tool to build the youths’ confidence.

Q. What activities do you offer the kids to balance environmental stewardship with fun?

A. To keep costs down, we reuse, rebuild

and recycle items. We build SUPs and canoes out of one-gallon water bottles. We kayak and SUP in Dana Point Harbor, picking up floating plastic. Kids make bracelets out of used bike chains and trade them for a donation. We police the areas we travel to and explore. We believe that every day is Earth Day.

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members expressed issues related to parking, nonconforming uses and development standards.

The Doheny Village Working Group is made up of the Doheny Village Merchants’ Association (DVMA), as well as city officials. The working group meets on a monthly basis to develop a communitydriven plan for the future of the area.

So far, city council has adopted the community’s guiding principles, city staff has suspended work on the draft Environmental Impact Report, and city council has approved the Zone Text Amendment to allow greater flexibility for redevelopment of nonconforming structures and uses.

The working group has also developed new zoning districts and a draft zoning map, and it has proposed modifications to existing, proposed and prohibited land uses.

For updates on when the Doheny Village Working Group meets, check the calendar webpage at danapoint.org.

For updates on ongoing developments, visit aboutdanapoint.com to use an interactive map on the Development Pipeline webpage to see which projects are under review, approved or under construction.

City council also receives a monthly report of ongoing developments, which is available to the public on the city website.

Reports can be found by going to the city council agenda.

To view the livestream footage of Schneider and Reender’s presentation during Coffee Chat, visit the City of Dana Point’s Facebook page. DP

Q. What role does your bicycle program play?

A. GO2 is our bike program. We give out

hundreds of used bikes to assist in the offset of travel costs for the kid. Plus, it’s great exercise. These used bikes need maintenance, so the GO2 Program offers a do-it-yourself bike clinic. This helps build pride of ownership.

Q. How did two ocean lifeguards from San Clemente come to start a program like this in San Juan?

A. We learned about the “stoke” early on in

our lives, with a long history in the ocean.

We were blessed as youths to grow up in San Clemente. We wanted to share that moment in our lives.

Q. How can more kids (as well as sponsors and adult supporters) become involved, share the vibe?

A. The most important thing, to be successful,

is show up. Passion and grace are an awesome tool to share with a kid, and it is fantastic to give it away. We offer a wide variety of activities throughout the year. Contact us at info@ greatopps.org to see how you can plug in. DP danapointtimes.com

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NEWS BITES

Community Meetings

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Reappointed Planning Commissioners Sworn In Planning commissioners Roy Dohner, Eric Nelson and Danni Murphy were sworn in on Monday, April 22 after being reappointed by Dana Point City Council last month.

City council had conducted interviews with applicants for the three former vacancies on the planning commission on March 19. Immediately after each candidate was interviewed, councilmembers each voted for their top three picks, allowing for commissioners Dohner, Nelson and Murphy to continue serving on the planning commission.

“Our job on the planning commission is to go through the (city) codes on a regular basis,” Murphy said at the podium. “We’re a diversified group. Everyone has their own particular value to the group. We work very well together.”

Dohner, who received a vote from each councilmember, has been serving as the chair of the commission.

There were no public hearings on the agenda for the April 22 meeting, but Community Development Director Matt Schneider led a planning commissioner training and workshop to provide a general overview of the planning division’s organization, procedures and development.

The next regularly scheduled meeting for the planning commission will be Monday, May 13 at 6 p.m. at City Hall.

Easter Collision Hospitalizes Seven People A three-vehicle crash on Interstate 5 Freeway in Capistrano Beach injured seven people Easter night, April 21. The crash occurred at about 8 p.m. in the northbound lanes just north of Camino de Estrella, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. Five of the seven who sustained injuries were hospitalized as trauma patients.

Levin Names Great Opportunities Co-Founders as Constituents of the Month As part of his ongoing program to recognize residents of California’s 49th Congressional District who have worked to support their local community, Rep. Mike Levin this month named David and Eric Groos, brothers who co-founded the nonprofit Great Opportunities in San Juan Capistrano, as Constituents of the Month.

Great Opportunities formed in 2002 to help at-risk children learn how to swim while offering bicycle and beach programs Dana Point Times April 26-May 2, 2019

SATURDAY, APRIL 27

FARMERS MARKET 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Each Saturday, California farmers bring fresh produce to sell at the Dana Point Farmers Market. Craft vendors are available the first Saturday of the month. La Plaza Park, Pacific Coast Highway near the Clock Tower.

Planning commissioners Eric Nelson, Danni Murphy and Roy Dohner were sworn in after their reappointment on Monday, April 22. Photo: Lillian Boyd

that promote the care of oceans.

“Each month, I recognize constituents who have gone above and beyond to help their neighbors, give back to their community, and make the country stronger,” Levin wrote in a letter addressed to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. “As co-founders of a nonprofit that provides underserved and at-risk youth with outdoor recreational activities, there is no question that Eric and David are deserving of this recognition.”

Levin went on to note that the brothers’ organization plays a pivotal part in helping “socioeconomically disadvantaged communities.”

“Eric and David provide kids in my district with more than just recreational activities; they are providing experiences that will help kids develop leadership and problem-solving skills, which will serve them well throughout their lives,” Levin wrote.

Free Legal Clinic for OC Veterans The state of California Department of Veterans Affairs awarded the Orange County Veterans Service Office (OCVSO) and Veterans Legal Institute (VSI) a $49,000 grant in support of mental health outreach and support services for California military veterans.

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Census Bureau Seeks Thousands of Workers for 2020 Count In preparation for the 2020 Census, the U.S. Census Bureau is looking to hire thousands of temporary workers to assist in the decennial count and earn some additional income.

Such positions include census takers, recruiting assistants, office staff and supervisory staff, according to the agency.

Those interested in applying for positions must be U.S. citizens with a valid Social Security number and 18 years or older.

To apply, go to 2020census.gov/en/jobs.

Deadline for Nonprofits to Apply for Shopping Extravaganza is May 31 Outlets at San Clemente is seeking nonprofit organizations to participate in its fifth annual Shopping Extravaganza charity fundraiser on Oct. 5. During the event, consumers receive exclusive discounts at most stores, while Outlets at San Clemente donates $25 for every $35 ticket purchased to a local nonprofit organization of the shopper’s choice.

All new nonprofit applicants are required to attend a one-hour informational meeting on Thursday, May 16, at either 9 a.m. or 6 p.m. in the Outlets at San Clemente VIP Lounge. The meeting will cover the event details, clarify expectations of participating nonprofit partners and provide an opportunity to meet the Outlets at San Clemente team and ask questions.

In addition to exclusive discounts, Shopping Extravaganza features entertainment,

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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WOODIE CLUB AND CAR SHOW 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Woodies start lining up in the north day-use area of Doheny State Beach at dawn and begin departing in the mid-afternoon. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled day. 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point.

FREE COMMUNITY SHRED DAY 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Monarch Bay Plaza is sponsoring a Free Community Shred Day to shred your sensitive documents. While your documents are being shredded, there will be a sidewalk sale and a free in-store gift (while supplies last). All paper remnants will be recycled. Services provided by Paper Recycling & Shredding Specialists. On-site destruction takes only minutes. Monarch Bay Plaza, 32840 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 1

MONARCH BEACH SUNRISE ROTARY CLUB 7 a.m. Every Wednesday, the Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club welcomes people interested in making a difference in the local community and changing the world at their weekly meeting. Doors open and breakfast begins at 7 a.m. Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa, 25135 Park Lantern, Dana Point. monarchbeachsunriserotary.org.

prizes and opportunity drawings for more than $45,000 in gift cards, a catered lunch and wine and cocktail tastings.

Outlets at San Clemente Shopping Extravaganza nonprofit applications are now available online at shoposc. com/2019shopexapply. All applications must be turned in by Friday, May 31, to be considered for participation in this year’s event.

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For background: I certainly don't like wasteful spending, whether at the federal, state, regional or city level. But it appears to me that Mr. Payne didn’t watch the April 2 city council meeting and doesn’t know the facts. The "City of Dana Point” contributes no taxes to the TCA. Dana Point builders contribute development impact fees, which are only assessed on new development and essentially paid for by the development owners. In order to pull building permits, the owner must pay multiple outside agency fees, including school fees and TCA fees. The $6 million he mentions are development impact fees (from developers) that went only to the 73 Toll Road (otherwise known as the San Joaquin portion of the TCA).

The Los Angeles Times article that Mr. Payne references is really about San Clemente’s fight with the TCA over the 241 extension (otherwise known as the Foothills portion of the TCA). In over 20 years of the TCA’s existence, Dana Point builders have contributed roughly $50,000 in development impact fees to the 241 extension. I believe getting into San Clemente’s fight over the 241 extension is a distraction from the real issues and improvements right here in Dana Point.

In light of the fact that there is already proposed state legislation to stop the TCA from building new roads like the 241 extension (AB 1273), that the TCA boards had already placed the issue of audits on their agendas, and that Congressman Mike Levin had already sent a letter to Governor Newsom asking for oversight of the 241 extension, Councilmember Federico advocated for measured patience and moved to table Ms. Lewis’ resolution until we received the Governor’s response. The fact that Councilember Lewis (and Councilmember Wyatt) voted against exercising patience proves that her resolution was more about good theater than it was about good policy.

Just like he did as a candidate for city council, Mr. Payne perpetuates Ms. Lewis' talking points without researching the facts, or intentionally misleads readers for political gain; I am still not sure which it is.

NOT ALL COLLEGE CONSULTANTS ARE CRIMINALS ELLEN GADDIE, Dana Point

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Legitimate consultants are nothing like

college scandal creator William “Rick” Singer, whose alleged actions and those of his clients and accomplices were reprehensible.

Like countless colleagues, I belong to the Higher Education Consultants Association, Independent Educational Consultants Association, National Association for College Admission Counseling, and Western Association of College Admission Counseling, and I hold a Certificate in College Consulting from University of California, Irvine.

Common to each organization are three areas members uphold: 1. an obligation to ethically help students and families navigate the college admissions process; 2. a commitment to assisting underserved students through community-based organizations, charitable giving, or pro-bono service to increase equity and access to higher education; and 3. a never-ending responsibility to educate ourselves by attending professional conferences, college admissions briefings and touring multiple colleges every year at our own expense. At any time, a colleague could report me for unethical behavior and my association membership would be canceled.

My clients come from all socio-economic backgrounds; some are firstgeneration, college-bound students, some are not, and some are pro bono. I am not in the business of packaging students for certain colleges, nor do I guarantee or “assist” with acceptance to any school— elite or not. Beware of those who do. I help students manage the process and find schools that are a good fit for them.

Gaining admission to a UC requires much more than it did 25 years ago.

Applicants are holistically reviewed, meaning essays (four), test scores, GPA, rigor of coursework and extracurricular activities are considered within the context of the environment and opportunities students have available to them. All of that, including whether or not a student fills an institutional need at a UC campus, means it’s even harder to guess who will gain admission.

I am sickened by the college scandal news and hope the legal system will deliver just punishment to those who committed these crimes. But to lump all college consultants with the likes of Singer is not what we deserve. We act with integrity.

TRASH TALK DIANE CHEEK, San Clemente

Are you familiar with Palking or Pogging? These are portmanteau words made by changing the first letter to P. Both mean the same thing: “Pick up trash

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while walking or jogging.” In my case, it’s walking—a simple but needed idea that I have decided to try and one I’d like to promote. I focus on plastic trash, but all debris is targeted. The thing is, plastic has a unique distinction. Plastic does not decompose, which means it can hide in our shrubs, float in our ocean, blow in our gutters and pretty much hang around forever. It is well-documented that plastic trash has bloomed into a worldwide problem. It is clogging oceans, killing wildlife and littering public spaces.

In our community, plastic trash can easily blow into the ocean or slip into our storm drains and float out to sea.

I admit I have become rather hardcore. I carry gloves and a carry bag and go hunting. I have found that just five minutes in a parking lot can yield plastic bottle tops, plastic straws, plastic drink cups and lids, plastic water bottles, candy wrappers, chip bags and the ubiquitous plastic bag.

This new practice of Palking has heightened my awareness, as I hope it will yours. April 22 was Earth Day, but, really, every day is Earth Day.

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CORRECTION: In the article “Supervisor Bartlett Delivers State of South County Address” in the April 19 issue of Dana Point Times, it incorrectly stated that according to Supervisor Lisa Bartlett, 10% of the country’s population is homeless, but California contains 25% of the nation’s homeless population. Bartlett had stated that California represents 10% of the nation’s population, but California has 25% of the nation’s homeless population. The article also incorrectly stated that San Clemente, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, Irvine and Aliso Viejo are being sued by Orange County Catholic Worker, Emergency Shelter Coalition and Housing is a Human Right Orange County. The cities have been named in the suit but have not yet been formally served.

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YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER

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SATURDAY, APRIL 27: CALIFORNIA WINE FESTIVAL 1-4 p.m. The sun, sea, food, wine and music all come together at this sun-splashed wine festival overlooking the beach on a grassy, palm-lined Lantern Bay Park. There will also be live music, artisanal cheeses, breads, olive oil, salads, chocolates, cakes and more. Tickets are $70 each and can be reserved online. 25111 Park Lantern, Dana Point. californiawinefestival.com.

The List What’s going on in and around town this week COMPILED BY STAFF

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Friday | 26 LIVE MUSIC AT IVA LEE’S 7 p.m. Join Iva Lee’s for live music every Wednesday through Sunday. For the ultimate live music experience, be sure to reserve a lounge table on Fridays and Saturdays. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.361.2855. Check their website for the latest scheduled performances. ivalees.com.

‘EXIT LAUGHING’ AT CABRILLO 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. 2 p.m. Sun-

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day. When the highlight of your past 30 years has been weekly bridge nights with the girls, what do you do when one of your foursome dies? Connie, Leona and Millie dare to take a whole new look at life in Exit Laughing, a flavorful dark comedy by Paul Elliot. Tickets are $20. Cabrillo Playhouse, 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente.

949.492.0465. cabrilloplayhouse.org.

Saturday | 27 NATIONAL SCHOLASTIC SURFING ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIPS 7 a.m.-5 p.m. The NSSA is one of the few national youth sports organizations that requires its participants to maintain academic standards in order to compete.

More than 80 NSSA events are run nationwide that culminate with this weekend’s annual National Championships, regarded as the highest-profile youth surfing event in America. Heats will be held on Saturday and Sunday, April 27-28. Salt Creek Beach, 33333 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point. nssa.org.

MOON JELLY IN A JAR 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m. Moon Jellies in a Jar is part of the Wild Weekend Series at Ocean (Cont. on page 10)

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GETTING OUT (Cont. from page 9) Institute. This event will educate visitors about different jelly species while diving into the serious problem of plastics in our ocean. Both kids and parents will be able to make their very own jelly in a jar to take home and experience a moon jelly feeding by the animal husbandry interns at Ocean Institute. Come explore the world of jellies and learn how you can prevent plastics from entering our ocean. Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point.

949.496.2274. ocean-institute.org.

At the Movies: ‘Amazing Grace’ Lives Up to Its Name

Tuesday | 30 TINY TOTS: PARENT AND ME PROGRAM 9:30 a.m. You and your child are invited to join the Ocean Institute for this six-week adventure exploring shapes, colors, textures, and more with everyone’s favorite tide pool animal, the sea star. Each Tuesday session includes exploration, an animal encounter and an activity. Suitable for 2- and 3-year-olds. $30 per class. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit ocean-institute.org.

2019 DOHENY WOOD 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Doheny Wood is one of the premier Woodie events of the year, presented by the largest Woodie organization in the world, Southern California Woodie Club. Doheny Wood is a wooden vehicle-only event, presented every April. This event is free to the public, but a State of California parking fee will apply. Doheny State Beach, 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point.

949.496.6171.

‘GO FASTER’ 6-9 p.m. Dedicated to the art of high-velocity surfing, the Surfing Heritage and Culture Center will present “Go Faster,” an exhibit focusing on the talents and contributions of surfers, shapers and designers George Greenough, Bob McTavish and Dick Brewer. Free for SHACC members, $5 for non-members.

110 Calle Iglesia, San Clemente.

949.388.0313. shacc.org.

DESIGN & WINE 4 p.m. When you need to unwind, Design and Wine Painting Classes are a stroke of genius. Craft the perfect evening in the Spa Café at Monarch Beach Resort. Admission is $50 per person and includes canvas, paints and one glass of house wine. One Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point. 949.234.3900. monarchbeachresort.com.

WHALE AND MARINE LIFE TOUR 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Join marine educators in exploring the ocean from top to bottom, while searching for some of the world’s largest and smallest creatures, including dolphins and whales, during a 2.5-hour marine life exploration cruise.

Reserve your tickets online. Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. 949.496.2274. oceaninstitute.org.

SOUTH OC CARS AND COFFEE 9-11 a.m. The car show attracts hundreds of car enthusiasts each week. No registration is required and spectators are welcome. Outlets at San Clemente, 101 W. Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente. southoccarsandcoffee.com.

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talent in front of an audience. Bring your musical instruments and love of live music. The stage is set with everything you need. Must be 21 and older. Barnoa Wine and Craft Beer Bistro. 831 Via Suerte, San Clemente. 949.388.4378. barnoawinebar.com.

Wednesday | 01 Photo: Neon Films

BY MEGAN BIANCO, DANA POINT TIMES

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n 1972, Warner Bros. hired filmmaker Sydney Pollack to shoot footage of a small two-day concert that featured legendary soul singer Aretha Franklin and gospel leader Rev. James Cleveland, which took place at the New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles. The concert became the setting for Franklin’s classic live-album Amazing Grace (1972). Surprisingly, the movie’s writer-director wasn’t aware that even for unscripted documentary features, you still need the clappers used at the beginning of takes to synch up the visuals and the audio. Because of this missing link, the studio ended up shelving the footage for four decades.

Now in 2019, we finally get to see an 87-minute edit of the epic event called,

just like the album, Amazing Grace.

What’s great about concert films is that no matter when they were filmed, they still look incredible on screen. We even get to see some nice shots of Pollack and his film crew setting up and staging the shoot in the first 10 minutes.

As some people have noticed in the trailers, Mick Jagger and Charlie Watts of the Rolling Stones were the biggest names in the audience. Though brief, it is fun to see the big rock stars having a blast watching the gospel singers create lyrical magic. The footage and audio look and sound great in a theater environment, but the real treat is the chemistry between Franklin and Cleveland on stage. Eight months after Franklin’s death, it’s a good time to see the movie. DP

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TRIM THE TREE 1-5 p.m. Trim the Tree is intended to raise funds for the sensory garden planned at San Clemente High School. At the event, a man named “Palm Tree” will shave his blue beard. There will be live music performed by SM Familia, a silent auction will be held and beer served on the roof. Pizza Port will donate 20% of sales during the event to the garden project. Pizza Port, 151 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente. 714.329.5394.

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

This month’s beneficiary is San Clemente Village. Cards are $1 per sleeve, and raffle prizes are offered. Goody’s Tavern.

206 S. El Camino Real. 949.492.3400. goodystavern.com.

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PERSONAL SAFETY WORKSHOP 6-9 p.m. Learn how to apply for California Concealed Weapons (CCW) Permit with a presentation and Q&A session led by Orange County Sheriff’s Department CCW Investigators. Speakers will show participants a step-by-step application process. Seating is limited to 150 people.

Reserve a spot by visiting the Facebook event page hosted by OCSD – Mission Viejo Police Services. 200 Civic Center, Mission Viejo.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT TRIVIA 7:30-9:30 p.m. Enjoy friendly competition and craft beers among friends during the BrewHouse’s weekly trivia night. Food trucks are on site during the trivia contest. The BrewHouse. 31896 Plaza Dr., Suite D3, San Juan Capistrano.

949.481.6181. thebrewhousesjc.com.

Thursday | 02 ACOUSTIC THURSDAYS AT BARNOA 7-9 p.m. Live music every Thursday. A rotating cast of Orange County’s most talented musicians play acoustic covers and original music. Enjoy a great wine selection, craft beers, tasty appetizers and Barnoa’s full dinner menu. Must be 21 and older. Barnoa Wine and Craft Beer Bistro. 831 Via Suerte, San Clemente.

949.388.4378. barnoawinebar.com.

BEGINNING BRIDGE LESSONS 9:30-11:30 a.m. Challenge your brain, meet fun-loving people. Lessons are Thursdays through May 9. $90 for series of six lessons. South Orange County Bridge Center in San Juan Capistrano, 31461 Rancho Viejo Rd. 949.248.1268 or 516.314.1896. southorangecountybridge. center/wordpress/. danapointtimes.com

Welcome to A New You Growth is part of life, and every day is an opportunity to be better than who we were the day before.

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ypically, we ll find ourselves itching to embrace a healthier lifestyle around the New ear in an effort to take on a “New ou” persona. s they say, “New ear, New ou.”

But oftentimes, we ll encounter situations over our lifetime in which we re forced to modify our everyday habits and outlook, giving us a chance to reinvent ourselves. That s certainly not a terrible thing, as it shows we re capable of adapting and evolving.

Being “ New ou” can vary by the individual. New ou can be someone who simply wants to learn more, be kinder to others or watch less television. ittle steps like those can ultimately lead to greater and healthier changes in the future.

No matter the circumstances, becoming New ou provides endless possibilities that can be both terrifying and wonderful. When you become New ou, you can let go of things that bogged you down. ou can charge into the great unknown.

That s not to say that becoming New ou won t have its own set of challenges, however. More often than not, when someone wants to become a new person, it can take a considerable amount of willpower and devotion. It s never easy to dedicate yourself to a whole new way of life.

That s why we ve put together this guide to help you shed the weight of your past and assist in your journey forward.

In this year s issue of “ New ou,” we explore ways to help you stay in shape, maintain a healthy lifestyle, relieve stress and continue finding happiness. We ve also compiled a list of beauty trends and healthy food options that can best fit your new way of life.

In becoming New ou, it helps to keep an open mind and give yourself a chance to explore who you want to be.

What is the Keto Diet?

Ketogenic Diet 101

By Gina Cousineau

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here s a lot of talk going around about the latest diet craze, the “keto diet.” Those who have tried the ketogenic diet often talk about their successful weight loss, but then follow up with “while on the diet.” ike most diets, the goal is weight loss, and this happens typically with a caloric deficit and food group restrictions. The keto diet severely restricts carbohydrates, is rich in fats and includes a moderate amount of protein, forcing the body to produce ketone bodies from stored fat that the body can use for fuel in the absence of its preferred fuel source of carbohydrates.

While there is no “standard” ketogenic diet, the specific ratio of macronutrients varies generally, the goal is limiting carbs to 50 or fewer grams per day and consuming a diet of 70-90% fats, with the remaining calories coming from protein. This causes the body to go into “ketosis.”

The ketogenic diet was prescribed starting in the 1920s for children with uncontrollable epilepsy not for weight loss. Proponents of the diet tout fat loss, appetite suppression, improved mental

clarity and reduced risk of a number of chronic diseases.

The question that must be asked with all “weight loss” diets is how sustainable, and how healthy, are they in the long run nd when we talk about keto, most nutrition experts agree that although the ketogenic diet could be a good “kick-start” to weight loss, people have a difficult time staying on this diet due to the carbohydrate restrictions.

Whole grains, beans, legumes, fruits and low-fat dairy products are listed as food non grata. nd one can eat only so many vegetables.

Rather than deferring to highly saturated fats on this plan, Mama G recommends consulting a nutrition professional to help you choose more plant-based fats such as avocado, olive oil, nuts, seeds, fatty fishes, lean proteins, as well as a variety of vegetables to help get the necessary fiber and nutrients needed to do “keto” the healthy way.

Gina Cousineau is a culinary nutritionist and co-owner of Mama G’s Lifestyle with Samantha lan en rg, a fitness expert. Visit their website for more information on their virtual n trition and fitness lifest le program at ama s ifest le.com.

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Consider your needs when ordering.

Type of Food Traditional, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole 30, eto, Pescatarian or Mediterranean.

Food Allergies Gluten-free, nut-free or dairy-free.

Environmental Concerns Reusable packaging organic, wild, locally sourced, sustainability.

Ease Pre-chopped option, skill level required, preparation/cooking time.

Stepping Outside the Traditional Gym

By Zach Cavanagh

Almost everyone wants to jump-start their physical health in some way, but many aren’t enthralled by the setup of weights and machines of your traditional gym. Maybe it’s because you don’t want to be stuck on the road-to-nowhere of a treadmill, or maybe you don’t want to wipe three to five layers of someone else’s sweat off the same old machines. Some might have gone that direction and hit a plateau, so they are looking for something new to reinvigorate their workout. Plenty of others think working out is just too much of a chore and want to make their workouts fun or inspired. Fortunately, there are plenty of options in South Orange County for those looking to spice up their workout regimen.

Foundation Fitness

Foundation Fitness In San Clemente, those not feeling the electric wave or still wanting to break out of the conventional workout can find a more stimulating approach at Foundation Fitness.

Foundation Fitness says they are not a gym; they are a community and a place to play. Foundation Fitness promotes a positive and healthy work environment that will translate into their lifestyle.

Foundation Fitness’ programs combine high-intensity interval training with “recess-like” games. They call this program “H.I.I.P.” or High Intensity Interval Playing. Foundation Fitness puts the workouts together with the games to stimulate the brain, or keep it preoccupied, while the

body pushes hard. This is the basis for Foundation Fitness’ most popular group class, Adult P.E. Foundation Fitness preaches its laid-back and open energy while keeping the workout programs intense. Workouts change daily and can vary from trainer to trainer, so you may never do the same workout twice.

Foundation Fitness offers an open space for working out and plenty of other obstacles, such as skatepark-esque ramps and stairs, to incorporate imagination and fun into the workouts.

Lightning Fit

9Round Fitness

In Dana Point, you can give your workout system a jolt with the newest location of Lightning Fit. Lightning Fit, founded by Dana Hills graduate Colleen McNutt, features e-fitness, which is an electro muscle stimulation system that targets muscle groups and stimulates them while you exercise.

McNutt was introduced to e-fitness while looking for options to help combat a rare mitochondrial dysfunction. According to studies by Bayreuth University and the German Sports University, e-fitness stimulates up to 95% of muscle fibers and reaches areas that traditional exercise methods rarely can.

Fitness seekers can strap into the e-fitness suit for a 25-minute workout twice a week to help speed up weight loss, increase muscle tone and tighten the skin. E-fitness will provide a full-body workout, help reduce cellulite and protect your joints.

Lightning Fit is located at the Piazza Wellness Center at 24941 Dana Point Harbor Drive, C120, in Dana Point. More information can be found at lightning-fit.com or by calling 949.791.9165. There is also a location in Newport Beach and another coming soon to Los Angeles.

In San Juan Capistrano, you can take out the frustration with your old workout or your work week at 9Round Fitness.

9Round Fitness provides a kickboxingthemed fitness program that also involves cardio, interval and circuit training. Programs at 9Round Fitness are made up of a proprietary system of nine workout stations developed by founder Shannon “The Cannon” Hudson, the current IKF Light Middleweight Kickboxing Champion of the World.

9Round Fitness offers a full-body workout in 30-minute sessions with a goal of three workouts per week.

In the first two of nine stations in the workout, clients will work on their strength and stamina with a variety of methods, including dumbbells, kettlebells, medicine balls and jump ropes.

At stations three through eight, the kickboxing comes in, with punches and kicks to a

Foundation Fitness also offers sports training and has helped professional athletes, such as local pro surfers Griffin Colapinto and Caroline Marks. They also offer nutrition coaching to develop a plan that works for each client, not a “one-size-fits-all” approach.

First-time clients can attend a free class by signing up on the website at foundationfitsc. com. Foundation Fitness also offers childcare.

Foundation Fitness is located at 1001 Calle Negocio, Suite B, in San Clemente and can be reached by phone at 949.388.8664.

number of different bags to build power, work on coordination and timing and build shoulder conditioning and speed.

The ninth and final station builds on the abs and core to strengthen one of, if not the most, important muscle group of the body.

There are no designated class times as a new circuit starts every three minutes. A trainer accompanies you for every workout to get the most out of your session.

The first workout is free, as 9Round Fitness offers a trial run. Subsequent visits require a membership that comes with gloves and wraps, as well as a nutrition program to help reach your fitness goals.

9Round Fitness is located at 31742 Rancho Viejo Road, Suite D, in San Juan Capistrano. For more information, go to 9Round.com/SJC or call 949.429.6059. While this is the local location, 9Round Fitness can be found around the globe, with 955 locations in 20 countries.

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Tips to Live Fit

By Kiana Tom

The key to healthy living is consistency. It’s about making positive choices and realistic changes to create healthy habits. Regular exercise and clean eating increases energy, improves your mood, boosts your immune system, prevents injury, reduces body fat, increases lean m s le and fi hts the effe ts of a in eep movin forward with simple tips to create healthy habits to last a lifetime.

1 / Exercise early Start your day doing something positive for yourself by exercising first thing in the morning. Morning training sets the tone for the day, makes healthy choices easier and revs up your metabolism all day long. Waiting to work out until the end of the day often means something will come up to prevent you from training.

2 / Be consistent Consistency is key to a fit body.

Strive to make daily exercise a habit, just like brushing your teeth.

3 / Focus on the positive If you skip a workout, don t dwell on it train harder the next day.

4 / Train with a partner nowing someone is counting on you to be there makes it easier to stick to your workouts. Plus, you re more likely to finish those pull-ups with your partner watching you.

Peer pressure works.

7 / Eat clean and often Eat five to six mini-meals per day instead of three large meals. Eat every few hours to keep your blood sugar levels even and prevent yourself from getting so hungry that you eat junk. Choose healthier pre-made options such as a kale salad kit with pre-cooked chicken breast on top. Eat more fruits and veggies by blending them into a creamy smoothie.

8 / Shop smart Shop the perimeter of the grocery store, where they keep the produce, dairy and protein. void the center aisles, where the processed foods are stored. Buy organic when possible and eat food in a variety of colors for a wide range of nutrients.

5 / Set goals Sign up for a race, contest or fitness challenge. Having a goal in sight is an inspirational way to stay focused.

9 / Eat at home Control what you eat and how your food is prepared by cooking it yourself. Stick to grilled, broiled, poached, baked, boiled, steamed or raw. When you eat at restaurants, be picky in a friendly way and order food exactly how you want it prepared to stick to your clean eating way of life.

6 / Drink more water Studies show that most people are dehydrated. Water ushes toxins from the body, improves physical performance, boosts energy and brain function. ften, when we think we re hungry, we re thirsty.

10 / Happy is healthy Spend more time with people who lift your spirits instead of bringing you down. Surround yourself with supportive, like-minded people with similar goals and positive attitudes.

San Clemente’s Kiana Tom is the creator and star of “Kiana’s Flex Appeal,” the No. 1-rated fitness TV show (reaching 80 million homes worldwide on ESPN), an award-winning fitness expert, television host, author, actress, wife and mom. info@kiana.com, kiana.com

From Heartbreak to Joy Finding Happiness after Weathering an Emotional Storm

By Shawn Raymundo

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hroughout our lifetimes, we’ll experience many trials and tribulations.

These moments of hardship will test our mettle, allowing us an opportunity to become stronger than who we once were.

After we’re able to overcome a life-altering predicament, what often emerges is a “new you.”

This is when we have gained a fresh perspective, allowing us to be more happy about who we’ve become and where we’re headed.

“When you pick yourself up . . . you have the excitement of being something new and hopefully having knowledge of where we were at in the first place to help us start over,” said Dr. William Martin, a clinical psychologist whose practice in San Clemente offers life coaching. “It’s kind of like that saying, ‘When one door closes, another one is being opened.’ ” But sometimes, Martin noted, we can get too focused on the door that’s closed, keeping us “down and discouraged” when we should be excited about the “infinite amount of possibilities” the newly opened door provides.

Martin further explained that “our perception becomes our reality.” In other words, if we continue to focus on the negatives in our lives, then the more negative of an outlook we’ll have. Essentially, positive vibes beget positive outcomes.

“So if I m filled with anger and sadness, I’ll tend to attract” people who are feeling the same, Martin explained. He also noted that “if

I’m happy and I’m excited and I’m motivated and putting that out into the universe, people are going to go, ‘Oh my gosh, he’s just like me.’ ” According to Martin, during times of unhappiness, we’re more inclined to think of only ourselves.

“If we’re unhappy, the focus tends to be all about ‘me,’ ” he said. “Once we’re happy, now we’re in a position to give that happiness, and all that it incorporates, to others, and that’s an even greater fulfillment.”

Because evoking a more positive outlook and simply “being” happy isn t like ipping a switch, Martin said the first step to helping you become a happier person is to know what you want out of life and have a set vision of where you’re going.

“Well, anyone would be happier if they had an idea of where they’re going,” he said.

“If we don’t know where we’re going, we don’t know when we’ve arrived,” Martin also said. “We have to have some kind of a vision of what we’re trying to create and where we’re trying to get to in order to plot a course. . . . Most people have some notion or have some idea of what they want in their life, but they’ve never created a specific vision.”

What Martin has also found is that two things most everyone in the world wants are happiness and health; the latter is especially true as we get older.

“If you don’t have health, you won’t be able to enjoy the things that make you happy,” he said in summation.

Stress usually gets in the way of our happiness.

Dr. William Martin notes that it’s widely believed that a considerable amount of illnesses are either created by, or significantly attributed to, increased stress.

“It’s a sleeper,” Martin said of how impactful stress can be on a person’s health.

Martin said there are plenty of ways to de-stress, especially here in Southern California, but it really depends on the person.

Some of the most powerful stress relief techniques, he said, include abdominal and deep breathing, guided fantasy, progressive relaxation, meditation, and aligning yourself with nature as well as listening to nature.

Here in South Orange County, there are plenty of ways to get in touch with nature, including sitting out on the beach during a sunset or going on a hike through many of the open-space trails throughout the region.

How to Relieve Stress

Martin explained that there are three types of health: physical, psychological and spiritual. And within each one of those are three cornerstones. physical health

psychological health

• Nutrition • Exercise • Stress Management

• Cognitions • Emotions • Behaviors

spiritual health • The Higher Self Within • A Construct Greater Than Ourselves • Mindfulness or Awareness

“So, these nine cornerstones are kind of the foundation for having a successful life,” he said. Having a balance of these cornerstones puts us in better positions to have a balanced life, wherein we can have a strong support network as well as goals and aspirations. Having those, he says, can also allow us to “really make a difference in the world and in other people s lives.” Contact Martin at 949.248.7377, 665 Camino De os Mares, Suite 104, San Clemente. billmartinphd.com.

During moments of stress, it can help to turn to a friend for comfort and help. Just talking to another person about your situation can provide a new perspective, according to WebMD.com. The online medical information provider also suggests listening to relaxing and soothing music, which can lower blood pressure, the heart rate and anxiety.

WebMD and other experts also stress the importance of exercising and just staying physically active. These activities can include yoga and walking, as well as simply doing stretching exercises.

And at the risk of using a cliché, laughter really is a good medicine. Laughter lowers the body’s stress hormone, called cortisol, while also boosting endorphins in the brain. Try being around people who make you laugh or just sit back and watch a sitcom. s Martin pointed out, each person is different, so finding joy and relieving stress depends on the individual. It’s up to each of us to determine what makes us happy. Martin said one starting point should be remembering things that made us happy in the past.

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Compounded Medication Is It Right for “A New You”?

Healthy Food

on the go

By Gina Cousineau

By Eugene Medley, M.S., Pharm. D Sea View Pharmacy, San Clemente CA 949-496-0123 Pharmacy compounding is the art and science of preparing customized medications for specific patients. Its practice dates back to the origins of pharmacy. In the 1950s-’60s, pharmaceutical companies became mass manufacturers of drugs, and the Pharmacist’s role changed to that of a drug information expert and a dispenser of manufactured dosage forms. However, this “one-size-fits-all” approach meant that some patients’ medication needs were not being met.

Recently, compounding has experienced a resurgence; modern technology, innovative techniques and research have allowed pharmacists to create personalized medications via scientific processes that defined a specific set of standards for the quality and consistency of medications being produced. Informed and involved patients are working with their Doctors to address their unique and individual health needs. A compounding Pharmacist can consult with your Doctor about ways to personalize a medication for you.

Through a triad relationship of patient, physician and pharmacist, all three can work together to solve your unique medical problems.

So how can compounded medicine be right for you? Sea View Pharmacy compounding pharmacists can: • Make a medication that is difficult to find or discontinued because the demand is not high enough for major pharmaceutical manufacturers.

• Make unique dosage forms containing the best dose of medication for each individual patient.

• Make medications in dosage forms that are not commercially available, such as transdermal gels, troches, suppositories, and lollipops.

• Make medications free of problem-causing ingredients such as allergens, dyes, sugar, lactose, or alcohol.

• Make combinations of various compatible medications into a single dosage form for easier administration and improved compliance.

Can you or your loved ones benefit from personalized compounded medication? Here are typical patient needs we address every day: • Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy to help rebalance a woman’s hormone levels and well-being.

• Men’s health hormone replacement and other therapies to help restore vitality and well-being.

• Veterinary medications in dosage forms and flavors your pet will enjoy.

• Pediatric therapies to ensure proper doses, dosage forms and flavorings to help kids comply with meds.

• Pain Management therapies that can deliver meds to the site of pain and help reduce side effects.

Sea View Pharmacy is accredited by the Pharmaceutical Compounding Accreditation Board (PCAB), an independent board that ensures that we have independent, external third-party validation and that we meet nationally accepted quality assurance, quality control, and quality improvement standards for all of our compounded drug products. With this accreditation, you can be assured that the medication your physician orders contains precisely the concentration required and is made available in the pharmaceutically elegant formulation you desire.

Compounded medications for your personalized health needs can help you find a happier and healthier “New You”! Contact Eugene at Sea View Pharmacy, 665 Camino De los Mares, Suite 100, San Clemente CA 92679

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oday, we sit in a nationwide obesity epidemic, in part due to the convenience of highly processed and palatable, inexpensive food choices available on every corner.

In an effort to make more healthful choices for ourselves and our families, we need to consider how to inject the right amounts of both nutritious and delicious into our lives when on the go, while not breaking the bank. Most of us choose our meals by what we “feel” like eating instead of what our body needs. s a local nutrition expert, I would like you to consider another way to fuel your body—and that is to be guided by the following “fab three” food groups fiber, protein and fat.

First, one must understand the importance of fiber in our food. Fiber not only aids in weight loss, it reduces our risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and certain cancers. Fruits, vegetables, beans, legumes, nuts, seeds and whole grains are chock-full of vitamins and minerals that help to reduce in ammation in our bodies. Secondly, choosing lean protein not only helps to build, repair and maintain muscle mass, it helps to keep us full

longer. And when we add in healthy fat to our meal, this checks off all of the boxes for taste, satiety and nutrient needs.

Around town, instead of the “salad only” option, which is likely lacking in fiber with lettuce as the only vegetable, be sure to add in a grain and lean protein. Also be wary of hidden fat coming from dressing, cheese, avocado and nuts, often resulting in a caloric overload. Today, gluten-free, nut-free and dairy-free choices are plentiful. But just because you are gluten-free doesn’t mean you have to limit your fiber, as beans/legumes, quinoa, rice, corn and vegetables are readily available. Overdoing portion sizes easily happens as we supersize our meals, and extra calories are added with sweetened beverages.

Think about a dinner plate-sized meal with half the plate filled with non-starchy vegetables, one quarter of the plate with a lean protein and the other quarter with a whole grain/starch option, accompanied by an unsweetened iced tea, seltzer or water with a squeeze of lemon or lime.

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Banzai Bowl or Active Culture Because these bowls contain a lot of calories, consider sharing a grain bowl chock-full of veggies, lean protein and avocado or a smoothie bowl topped with a small portion of granola/muesli and nuts.

Rubios Coastal Grill or Chipotle Mexican Grill Think fiber here, with salsa and fajita-style veggies along with beans and/or rice, adding in a little lean protein and cheese/avocado to round out this healthy meal.

Ethnic fare Be it Mediterranean, Chinese, or Japanese sushi, think the “fab 3” first fiber from your rice, veggies and pasta choices; protein from lean meat/poultry, seafood or tofu and healthy fat coming from veggie sautés and dressings/toppings.

San Clemente resident Gina Cousineau combines her background as a chef and education in nutrition, along with her partner, fitness expert Samantha lan en rg, to pro ide their clients with an e ecti e and s staina le approach to impro ed health and weight management sing real wholesome food and calc lated exercise. Visit their we site at ama s ifest le.com.

Meditation

Alan Hostetter

A Journey to Relaxation and Healing

By Shawn Raymundo

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hile you continue working on the New You, one way you can maintain a healthy, stress-free lifestyle is by meditating more often. Experts find that meditation can be a useful tool in easing anxiety.

If meditation is new to you and you need a guide to get you on the right path, iHeartYoga in Dana Point offers classes on Meditation and Sound Therapy, which is an alternative form of meditation.

The weekly classes are run by Alan Hostetter, a yoga and meditation teacher.

Hostetter describes his hour-long Meditation sessions as a process wherein people don’t just come and sit down.

“I take them through a process to get them into a meditation mindset that includes breathing technique (and) using your voice called vocal tuning,” he said.

Then Hostetter has members participate in “direct and focused meditation,” during which they try to hold their attention on one thought or focus, such as the tip of their nose and on their breathing.

After focusing on the sensation of their breathing, participants will focus their attention on the sounds as Hostetter plays a Tibetan Bowl or a Crystal Singing Bowl for a short period of time.

This, he said, allows them to “focus on the vibrations in the room.”

From there, Hostetter has the class go into “non-directed focus,” during which participants can let their mind wander and think of things that make them feel joy.

“We focus on that for a few minutes and then we come out of it slowly,” he said.

Hostetter added that everyone’s experience is unique, and based on “each individual’s journey when they come into the meditative mindset.”

Following the Meditation class, Hostetter goes into the Sound Therapy session.

Hostetter begins by having the class do some “relaxing breath work,” as well as some guided meditation that incorporates a technique wherein he “takes students through a journey through their bodies.”

During that process, he’ll start adding sounds with the help of devices such as the wind instrument called the didgeridoo.

“They can focus on the sound waves of those specific instruments . . . entering the brainwaves, and they begin to listen, and it’s almost hypnotic,” he said.

Aside from focusing on sounds during the Sound Therapy class, what sets it apart from the Meditation session is participants get to lie down and are comforted with pillows and blankets.

“Oftentimes, they fall asleep,” Hostetter said, and other times, he’ll “hear loud snoring.”

“That’s not a bad thing; that’s music to my ears,” he said.

Hostetter said people are typically overstressed and, therefore, aren’t getting enough time to just stop, rest and let the body and mind have complete and total relaxation.

By allowing the body to relax during the Meditation and Sound Therapy classes, he said, a “natural healing” can occur.

Hostetter said meditation can be useful to help lower blood pressure, reduce levels of anxiety, and has even had a positive impact on depression.

It can also be beneficial in preventing dementia and memory loss.

“If, say, you have a fever or you have the u, and your body is aching and you’re feverish . . . it’s almost always when you’re asleep where you break that fever,” he said. “When you’re in that deep rest, that’s when all those magical things happen.”

Meditation classes are held Mondays from 9-10 a.m. and Fridays from 4:45-5:45 p.m. The Sound Therapy class is held Fridays from 6-7 p.m. Go to iheartyoga.org/schedule to book a class.

Which Beauty Trend is Right for You?

By Lillian Boyd

LASH EXTENSIONS

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here’s a right and wrong way to go about lash extensions, and it all depends on whether the service will uphold the health of your natural lashes. A professional lash technician will use the right weight and thickness when applying extensions to the natural lash.

Eyelash extensions are glued to the natural lashes individually. They last between two and three months, shedding only when the natural eyelash falls out. Refilling eyelash extensions every two to three weeks allows clients to maintain their natural look.

Eyelash extensions are applied using a special, semi-permanent glue that is formulated for use near the eyes. Although eyelash glue does not generally irritate the eyes, allergic reactions are possible. Applying a full set of eyelashes takes about two hours.

Christine Petrun has owned Eyeland Lash in San Clemente since 2011. She says quality lash extensions can be an investment, and if you pay too little, it could do longlasting damage.

“If the lashes appear clumpy, your natural lashes could fall off unnaturally and damage hair follicles. That could lead to hair not growing back,” Petrun said. “At Eyeland Lash, we prioritize the health of the natural lash.”

Clients looking for natural, longer lashes can go for a classic look, which includes one extension per natural lash. For a voluminous look, clients can get two or more extensions per natural lash. The mega volume look includes up to seven lash extensions per natural lash.

“It depends on whether we think the natural lashes can hold the weight of a voluminous look. We always take the weight into consideration and how healthy the lash is,” Petrun said.

Lash extensions are another beauty investment that saves time during makeup application in the morning.

“Clients tell me they love being able to save time in the morning. It’s a confidence booster and makes a huge difference,” Petrun said. “It s a meticulous application process, but we make it as relaxing as possible for our clients. Some even fall asleep while we apply the extensions.”

MICROBLADING

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one are the days of overly plucked eyebrows. Microblading is a modern, semi-permanent tattooing technique that achieves the fuller, bold brows that are now coveted.

Hayley Armstrong is a tattoo artist for Living Art Gallery Tattoo Lounge and is certified in microblading.

“In the ‘90s, it was trendy to have the thin eyebrows. For some women, they over-plucked, and the hairs just didn’t grow back,” Armstrong said.

“Microblading gives you that natural, fuller brow look right when you wake up in the morning.”

Microblading uses pigment, as opposed to ink, and implements color beneath the surface of the skin using a handheld tool instead of a machine, like tattoos would. The tool, which is shaped like an X-Acto knife, is able to produce hair-like strokes to make brows appear full and realistic.

“A lot of people think having your brows permanently filled in will look

Where to Go for Lash Extensions Eyeland Lash 99 Via Pico Plaza, San Clemente, 949.391.0670, eyelandlash.com OC Lash Gallery 34102 La Plaza, Suite D, Dana Point, 949.288.6778, oclashgallery.com L + Co. Lash Studio 219 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.361.9377 Lash N Bliss 3551 Camino Mira Costa, Suite O, San Clemente, 949.545.8306, lashnbliss.com Luxe Lash Studio 34072 Violet Lantern, #E, Dana Point, 949.573.8306, luxeextensionstudio.com The Lash Spa 34071 La Plaza #130, Dana Point, 949.661.1200, thelashspa.com Artistic Volume Lashes 34102 La Plaza, Suite D, Dana Point, 949.288.6778, artisticvolumelashes.com

like they were filled with a Sharpie, but that’s not the case. Microblading gives you a natural, full look,” Armstrong said.

Microblading treatments usually last between two and three years, but Armstrong recommends clients get touch-ups every 12 to 18 months.

When searching for certified microblade specialists, make sure they’ve received bloodborne pathogens training. rmstrong recommends finding a technician whose price range falls from $350-$700.

Technicians use brow mapping to measure out the appropriate shape in accordance with the nose, eyes, cheekbones and lips. Armstrong says each brow shape is unique to each individual’s face and is customized to accentuate and atter.

“Many of my clients tell me it is a huge confidence booster and even more of a time-saver in the morning,” Armstrong said. “I have clients who are getting ready to undergo chemo or have gone through chemo, and microblading has restored their sense of confidence. It s feedback like that that makes me love what I do.”

Where to Go for Microblading D’Modern Beauty Lounge 32525 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.423.9895, dmodernbeauty.com Casie Reis at The Black Lantern 24302 Del Prado Avenue, Dana Point, 949.429.7433, theblacklanternoc.com KR Beauty Concepts at The Lash Lounge 215 Avenida Del Mar Suite A, San Clemente, 949.212.6099, krbeautyconcepts.com Living Art Gallery Tattoo Lounge 3107 S El Camino Real, San Clemente, sclivingartgallery.com

How to Heal with Food A Change in Habits for a Change in Lifestyle

By Lillian Boyd

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itness Together in Dana Point is a gym that focuses on personalized training with assessments, resistance and functional cross-muscular exercise in order to yield results. The gym now offers a 12-month Nutrition and Lifestyle Program that guides clients toward sustainable change. Owners and personal trainers Kyle and Lindsay Radomski say the new program was rolled out in January in order to replace its former six-week program.

The former program incorporated food tracking and calorie counting— techniques that Kyle says are not sustainable for long-term change.

“Dieting is not effective for longterm health. Diets tend to decrease people’s metabolism and muscle mass, impact hormone levels and increase a person’s set weight,” Kyle said. “It creates a yo-yo cycle of losing and regaining weight.”

The nutrition program is offered online and provides helpful habits and skills that clients can adapt into their lifestyles. Lindsay has access to the answers that clients provide online to daily questions. She checks in with clients on a monthly, and sometimes daily, basis. Rather than tell clients what to do, the program allows them to practice and integrate change. It teaches clients to eat well without dieting, the Radomskis say. indsay is a certified Precision Nutrition Pro Coach in accordance with the nutrition program.

“It’s hard to combat diet culture, and we want to bring awareness

to the ineffectiveness of restriction,” Kyle said. “We want to bring a healthier option to clients.”

Lindsay says she tailors her coaching based off input and answers clients provide through the online portal.

“People come to us, because they don’t know what to eat. We teach them how to eat, and then they make the decisions on their own,” Lindsay said.

The program also emphasizes other habits and lifestyle changes, in addition to nutrition. Lindsay says that movement, sleep and handling stress are important factors for overall health.

“When you’re stressed, your body releases cortisol, which causes the body to store fat. Sleep regulates hormones in relation to hunger and fullness, so poor sleep can make you crave and eat more,” indsay said.

“So all these things matter together. ur program is not just about nutrition; it’s about your lifestyle.”

The Radomskis say that clients are giving positive feedback on the new program.

“Mindfulness has increased, digestion has improved, energy is boosted, and they are making better choices overall,” indsay said. “They re learning more about their own patterns and their thinking and behaviors.

They’re starting to pay attention.”

Fitness Together has had a franchise location in Dana Point since 2000. yle Radomski took over ownership of the business in 2015.

Fitness Together is located at 34255 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point.

For more information, visit fitnesstogether.com or call 949.488.0005.

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Food Groups for a Healthier You At Fitness Together in Dana Point, owners Kyle and Lindsay Radomski believe that while there are foods you should include in your diet, there are not necessarily foods you should cut out entirely. Balance is key, and restrictive diets are not effective in the long run. However, here are fo r food ro ps that yield enefi ial n tritio s res lts Fruits and Vegetables Lindsay says the more colorful the fruits and vegetables, the better.

variety of colors

represents different nutrition in order to maximize health benefits from your daily intake.

Lean Protein Protein is an essential macronutrient, and the National cademy of Medicine recommends that adults get a minimum of 0.8 grams of protein for every kilogram of body weight per day, or just more than 7 grams for every 20 pounds of weight. indsay suggests getting your source of protein

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from fish, chicken, turkey, eggs, tofu or Greek yogurt.

Healthy Carbohydrates The amount of carbohydrates in a diet is not as important as the types of carbohydrates, according to The Nutrition Source, an online guide to healthy eating provided by Harvard University. indsay recommends sweet potatoes, whole grains and brown rice.

Healthy Fats Not all fats are created equally, and some types of fats are healthier than others. Unsaturated fat is the healthiest type of fat. ou can find healthy sources of fats in avocado, olive oil, fish and dark chocolate, says indsay.

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GUEST OPINION: On Life and Love after 50 by Tom Blake

Should Single Seniors Make List of Qualities They Seek In A Mate?

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’ve often received comments from senior singles regarding the wisdom of making a list of qualities they seek in a mate. This week I heard from John, who lives in Sacramento, who emailed a similar question.

John wrote, “At age 79, I’m still single, after losing the love of my life to cancer three and a half years ago. I’ve been on dating sites, had some dates—some just for coffee, some for lunches, dinners, movies and trips. But I’m still searching.

“Maybe I need to readjust my expectations. I recently heard an interview on NPR with Lori Gottlieb, author of Marry Him: The Case for Settling for Mr. Good Enough. In the book, published in 2010, she listed 61 qualities a man needed for her to marry him.

“I wonder if we seniors have similar— conscious or unconscious—checklists which prevent us from finding ‘the love of our life’ as we age?”

I researched Ms. Gottlieb’s book, curious about the 61 qualities a man needed to have to be able to marry her. She admitted in the book that the qualities were just off the top of her head and were listed in random order. Most items were just a one-

or two-word description of qualities she sought in a mate. For example, “sexy” and “funny” were on the list.

I was interested in her list of qualities, because, also in 2010, I updated a book I had written: Finding Love after 50. How to Begin.

Where to Go. What to Do, which had a chapter called “Qualities You Want in a Mate.” I, too, talked about making a list and included a list of 10 sample items that a woman might want in a man, also in random order.

My list: “I’m his top priority, the relationship feels natural, positive attitude, carefree and relaxed, respects me, gives me space, chemistry and warmth, a sense of humor, has adequate finances and is spontaneous.”

Below the list, I wrote, ON LIFE AND LOVE AFTER 50 “Knowing the qualities

By Tom Blake you seek in a mate leads to better decision-making. This is not an exact science, so don’t get too carried away with trying to be exact. But, I admit, after 58 years of making poor decisions, having a list certainly helped me finally get it right when I met Greta.

“Having a person as a mate who is kind, caring and gentle, and yet has a mind of her own, was top on my list, and Greta filled the bill perfectly.”

I recommended in the book that singles should make a list and review it often.

Now, nine years later, do I still recommend that John from Sacramento, and other seniors, age 65-plus, make a list of the qualities they seek in a mate?

Yes, but go easy. Don’t be so rigid and inflexible that you eliminate someone who would make a nice friend, even though you wouldn’t want to marry them or even be in a committed relationship with them.

More important now is the need for all seniors to have social interaction. If we get

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with Miss Dana Point, Miss San Clemente and Miss San Juan Capistrano on Aug. 29, 1966. It is part of the Lorna Mills/Laguna Federal Collection.

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too rigid in our selection process, we might find ourselves alone, and that’s even worse than being with someone who isn’t perfect.

I also recommend a second list, because we are even more set in our ways. We know what we want and what we don’t want in our lives. The second list? The qualities we won’t tolerate in a mate. Here are a few that come to mind: smoking, drug or alcohol addiction, strong opposite political beliefs, strong but different religious beliefs, children/family issues and problems to the extent they dominate his or her life.

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Adoptable Pet of the Week: Luigi

BY MYLES MELLOR

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.

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qualities list? Yes. Two of them. Don’t overthink it. Keep them brief and simple.

Tom Blake is a Dana Point resident and a former Dana Point businessman who has authored several books on middle-aged dating. See his websites findingloveafter50.com; vicsta.com and travelafter55.com. To receive Tom’s weekly online newsletter, sign up at findingloveafter50. com. Email: tompblake@gmail.com. DP

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uigi is a happy, little guy who knows how to appreciate a good scratch behind the ears. Only one and a half years old, he is energetic and loves his walks. Luigi is looking for a home where he can finally settle down and be the center of attention.

If you would like to know more about Luigi, call the San Clemente/Dana Point Animal Shelter at 949.492.1617 or visit with him at 221 Avenida Fabricante, San Clemente. DP danapointtimes.com

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BY LILLIAN BOYD, DANA POINT TIMES

New Business DANA POINT MONTESSORI 33501 Del Obispo Street, Dana Point 949.443.4213 danapointmontessoripreschool.com Dana Point Montessori may be under new leadership with a potential new look, but Lena Swinson says she’ll continue to uphold the core methods of Maria Montessori.

Swinson is the new owner of Dana Point Montessori and the director as of March.

She believes that a child can develop confidence and independence when an instructor behaves as an observer. According to the Montessori method, children develop at their own pace as they learn through activities that involve exploration, manipulations, order, repetition, abstraction and communication.

“We set everything up so that it is a calm, quiet environment for the child.

We want everything to be as natural as possible,” Swinson said. “We maintain that

Lena Swinson took over as director for Dana Point Montessori in March. Photo: Lillian Boyd

consistency and calmness so that the child develops that confidence and independence.”

Swinson formerly served as director for the Mission Viejo Montessori before going on maternity leave for her son, who is now 6 months old.

“An opportunity presented itself to take over ownership of Dana Point Montessori, and my husband and I decided to go forward,” Swinson said. “And now with the new infant program we’re rolling out, my son will be able to grow and develop here, too.”

Swinson says many times when potential Montessori parents tour the facility, they don’t believe their child will adapt well to the calm, quiet environment.

“Parents are often surprised. Most children are given a sense of calmness and can adapt. The environment becomes a norm for them,” Swinson said. “The children are able to work freely in our classroom or in our outside area and find their place here.”

Swinson says that in the age range between 3 and 5, children learn to interact with each other. Older kids look out for younger kids, and younger kids learn to communicate with someone older, Swinson said.

Dana Point Montessori offers care for children ages 6 months to 6 years old.

While academic hours are 9 a.m.-3 p.m., the school is open from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. with daycare services. There will be two sessions held for the school’s summer program. Session 1 will be held July 1-31, with water playdays, tropical smoothies, sailboat races, music class, outdoor sports day and wacky dress-up days. Session 2 will be held August 1-27 and offer scavenger hunts, water playdays, fort building, camp games and more silly dress-up days.

Dana Point Montessori is now enrolling students. For more information, call 949.443.4213 or visit danapointmontessoripreschool.com. DP

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ligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $1,165,780.49. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.auction. com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000006581995. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AUCTION.COM

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City of Dana Point NOTICE OF EXPIRING TERMS Arts and Culture Commission NOTICE OF VACANCY Traffic Improvement Subcommittee Notice is hereby given that three (3) positions with four year terms on the City of Dana Point Arts and Culture Commission will expire June 30, 2019. Additionally, there is one (1) vacancy on the Traffic Improvement Subcommittee. In order to be eligible for appointment by the City Council, applicants must be registered voters and residents of the City of Dana Point. Applications can be obtained from the Office of the City Clerk beginning Thursday, April 25, 2019 at 33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 203, Dana Point, California 92629 or by calling (949) 248-3501. Applications can also be downloaded from the City’s website www.danapoint.org. In order to be considered for appointment by the City Council, applications must be filed no later than Friday, May 24, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. in the City Clerk’s Office at the address noted above. Interviews will be scheduled at either the June 4, 2019 or June 18, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting.

Kathy M. Ward City Clerk Dated: April 26, 2019

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Dolphin Report

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, DANA POINT TIMES

For in-game updates, scores, news and more for all of the Dana Hills High School sports programs, follow us on Twitter @SouthOCsports.

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ames on Thursday, April 25 and track and field league finals on Friday, April 26 mark the end of the 2018-19 high school sports regular season, with the CIF-SS playoffs beginning next week.

Several Dana Hills teams were locked into battles for playoff spots in the final week of the season. Let’s check in on the Dolphins as the regular season comes to a close.

Softball Sweeps Aliso Niguel for League Title Dana Hills entered last week in second place, staring down back-to-back games against league-leading Aliso Niguel. The Dolphins had trailed the Wolverines by a half-game in the standings.

By week’s end, Dana Hills had finished 1.5 games ahead of Aliso Niguel as South Coast League champions.

The Dolphins (17-4-1, 7-1) got two terrific efforts in the circle from senior Terra Goetz and a balanced offensive attack to defeat the Wolverines, 4-2, on Tuesday, April 16, then clinched their second league title in three seasons with a 6-1 win at Niguel Hills Middle School on Friday, April 19.

Dana Hills clinched the outright league title with a 7-2 win in its regularseason finale at San Juan Hills on Monday, April 22.

Dana Hills won the Sea View League title in 2017. This was the Dolphins’ first season back in the South Coast League since 2016.

Goetz pitched back-to-back complete games and allowed only three runs in the two games against Aliso Niguel.

Goetz also threw seven scoreless innings of one-hit relief against San Juan Hills after coming on in the first inning.

Dana Hills has won eight consecutive games and 13 of its last 14 games.

CIF-SS brackets will be released on Monday, April 29.

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Dana Hills softball took both games against Aliso Niguel last week to vault into first place and clinch the South Coast League championship. It was the Dolphins’ second league title in three seasons. Photos: Zach Cavanagh

Baseball Battles Mission Viejo for Playoff Spot The front of Dana Hills’ league schedule was tough for the Dolphins, who began South Coast League play 2-6, including five consecutive losses at the end of that stretch.

Entering the final four games of their season, the Dolphins knew they had to win out to climb out of last place and leapfrog over Tesoro and Mission Viejo into the third and final playoff spot in the South Coast League.

Fortunately for Dana Hills, the last four games on the schedule were against the teams they were chasing—two against Tesoro and two against Mission Viejo.

And with destiny in their own hands, the Dolphins won the first three to move within one game of their goal going into their regular-season finale at home against Mission Viejo on Thursday, April 25. (Results were not available at press time; check Twitter @SouthOCSports for coverage of the crucial game.)

To keep its longshot playoff hopes alive, Dana Hills scored a 15-2 win against Tesoro, a 2-1 win at Tesoro and a 3-0 win at Mission Viejo to set up what became a play-in home game against Mission Viejo.

In the first critical game against Mission Viejo on Tuesday, April 23, the Dol-

phins were paced by a tremendous effort on the mound by junior Dante Jackson.

Jackson pitched six scoreless innings, allowing only three hits while striking out six. Senior Chase Hill closed out the game with a scoreless seventh inning to preserve the shutout and pick up the save.

CIF-SS brackets will be released on Monday, April 29.

Boys Lacrosse Comes Up Just Short at Aliso Niguel Dana Hills had a chance at revenge and an opportunity to grab a share of the league title, but Aliso Niguel had the Dolphins’ number once again in a 13-10 home win for the Wolverines on April 18.

Aliso Niguel also had edged Dana Hills in their first matchup, 11-10, at Dana Hills on March 19.

In the rematch, the Wolverines looked ready to run away with the win and the league title as they seized an early 8-3 lead, but Dana Hills rallied to score four straight to get within one. Aliso Niguel, however, never relinquished the lead.

Aliso Niguel led, 10-7, after three quarters on the way to winning by the same margin, 13-10.

The Dolphins followed up with a 14-13 overtime win in a nonleague game at Mur-

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rieta Mesa on Friday, April 19 and closed their league schedule with a 13-10 win at Capistrano Valley on Tuesday, April 23.

The win at Capo Valley gave the Dolphins their first 10-win season since 2016.

Dana Hills (10-4) went 9-10 last season and winless (0-17) in 2017.

Boys Volleyball Earns Playoff Spot Dana Hills finished in the dead center of the South Coast League standings to earn the third and final playoff spot in the fiveteam league.

The Dolphins rounded out their season with three straight wins, the final two in league matches. Dana Hills swept San Juan Hills on April 16, defeated Aliso Niguel in four sets on April 18 and swept Trabuco Hills on Tuesday, April 23.

The Dolphins finished 4-4 in the South Coast League, winning all four matches against the two teams tied for last in league: 0-6 Aliso Niguel and 0-6 Trabuco Hills. The Dolphins also lost all four matches against the two teams that tied for the league championship: 7-1 San Clemente and 7-1 Tesoro.

Dana Hills will learn its CIF-SS playoff draw on Friday, April 26, with wild-card matches on Saturday, April 27 and the first round on Tuesday, April 30. DP

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SCOOP ON THE LOCAL SURF COMMUNITY

Hanging at the Shop A few minutes in the shaping bay with Timmy Patterson

BY JAKE HOWARD, DANA POINT TIMES

W

alking into Timmy Patterson’s shaping bay is a little bit like stepping back in time. It has nothing to do with the boards he’s making.

He’s an ardent builder of modern, highperformance equipment. It’s more the vibe. In board shorts and sandals, Timmy whittles away. Friends pop in and out of the shop. They say hello, check out what’s on his rack, tell a little story. Before mass production and overseas factories dominated the surfboard market, the wave-riding universe used to revolve around shaping factories. It still does at Timmy’s.

Timmy grew up in the Hobie factory in Dana Point, watching his dad and uncles shape and build boards. He’s been at it most his life now. In terms of who Timmy has made boards for over the years, I have only 750 words here, and to list them all would mean leaving notables off the list.

But Patterson’s distinguished work ranges from shaping for high-flyers Matt Archbold and Christian Fletcher in the ’80s and ’90s, to World Tour sleds for Dana Point’s Pat O’Connell, to current tour dominators Jordy Smith and Adriano De Souza and, most recently, to current World No. 1 Italo Ferreira.

“The rocker for Archy’s boards,

Timmy Patterson putting his autograph on another beautifully shaped board. Photo: Jake Howard

Adriano’s boards and Italo’s boards are pretty much the same. It works, we know it works, so why mess with it? Length and outlines change, like boards have gotten shorter and wider, but the rocker hasn’t changed,” Timmy said when I rolled through his shop last week.

I was there to talk about the boards he’s designing for Italo, but just like any trip to Timmy’s, we covered a broad swath of the surf culture.

“You don’t want to overthink things; that’s easy to do,” Patterson said, working a screen down the rail of a board he was shaping.

Over the hour that I was with Timmy,

he finished four boards. Speaking to his versatility as a shaper, he polished off a fun-looking grovel board, a retro fish with updated rails and bottom contours, a 9-foot, 6-inch, big-wave gun for Puerto Escondido and a chippy, high-performance shortboard.

“You find what works and make subtle adjustments from there,” he said. “We’re not trying to reinvent the wheel.”

As for what he’s making right now for Italo, who won the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast earlier this month to start the WSL’s 2019 Championship Tour, the two have actually been working together for years.

“A friend from Brazil, Pinga, brought

him to me when he was like 12 years old and said, ‘I’ve got this kid that needs some help with his boards.’ He was so small when I first met him,” Patterson said.

Luiz “Pinga” Campos has discovered and managed a number of top-tier Brazilian surfers over the years, including world champion De Souza and Jadson Andre.

Timmy and Pinga teamed up with the surfboard brand, Silver Surf, in Brazil to ensure that the design work that was being done in Timmy’s San Clemente shaping factory was accurately replicated by local shapers closer to Italo’s home turf.

“You build this trust, and you keep working on things until you get it right. There are so many design options and so many materials out there, for the surfers, that can create a lot of noise and confusion,” Patterson said.

“There’s a lot to be said for consistency when it comes to shaping for these guys.”

Timmy points to his friend, Matt Biolos, who’s been shaping boards for Kolohe Andino. Over the years, the two have been able to develop a bond that’s been beneficial to both Kolohe and Matt. Kolohe has some of the most consistent, dependable equipment on tour, and Matt has a well-respected surfer on tour repping his boards day in and day out. Ironically, Italo and Kolohe met in the final of the Quiksilver Pro, where Italo edged out Kolohe in the dying minutes.

“I was in the Canary Islands shaping. I was watching online in the middle of the night. Kolohe looked like he had it locked up, and I started walking out of the room.

A minute later, I heard Italo got a wave and got the score, so I missed it,” Timmy said, laughing. “But I’m so stoked for Italo.

He works so hard. Everyone sees how much fun he’s having, but they don’t see where he’s come from or how hard he’s had to work for it.” DP

SURF FORECAST

GROM OF THE WEEK

MICAH ABADIE

Water Temperature: 59-61 Degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: 5-10’

BY JAKE HOWARD, DANA POINT TIMES

T

he annual Cosmic Creek Challenge is coming up at Salt Creek in just a few weeks, and that has us thinking of all the good vibes, great times and groovy rides that go down every year.

Last year, Micah Abadie, a distinguished member of the Dana Point Surf Club, cruised his way to the final, and he’s been on a hot streak ever since. Day in and day out, he’s a standout down at Creek, not just with his surfing but by helping bring up his friends and those around him. He’s got that true waterman soul.

And in the true spirit of Dana Point surfing, Abadie rips on anything. The frothedout goofy-footer can blow out the fins at Dana Point Times April 26-May 2, 2019

Micah Abadie. Photo: Instagram/@micah_abadie

Gravels, cross-step and ride the nose at Doheny, or style a high line at Trestles.

Rolling through his freshman year at Dana Hills High School, 15-year-old Abadie’s surfing continues to evolve and

mature as he gets bigger, stronger and more experienced. When it comes to future pillars of the local surf community, he’s a prime candidate who’s sure to go far in and out of the water. DP Page 30

Outlook: Mostly a modest run of southwest swell for this weekend. Better exposed breaks are likely seeing surf in the knee to waist high zone (2-3 faces) all day Saturday and early Sunday. Long period south-southwest swell forerunners start to make their way in late Sunday, bumping standout breaks into the waist to chest high range (3-4 faces). A diurnal wind pattern looks to carry into the weekend with light/variable early morning winds, picking up out of the southwest in the afternoon. Be sure to check Surfline.com for all the details and the longer range outlook.

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