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Max and Talee Auerswald installed four shipment containers onto their dream home on Wednesday, May 1 in Dana Point.

The repurposing of materials follows a recent trend to construct eco-friendly homes with recycled goods. Photo: Lillian Boyd

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Wheeler North Reef Construction Begins in July EYE ON DP/PAGE 3

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Five things Dana Point should know this week City Council Will Hold Hearing on Sidewalk Vendor Permits THE LATEST: On Tuesday, May 7, Dana Point City Council will hold a public hearing on the adoption of a sidewalk vending registration fee.

Criminal penalties for sidewalk vending have been abolished as of Jan. 1, 2019, but cities can still regulate vendors. This hearing will include a second reading of an ordinance that establishes an application fee for sidewalk vending.

On April 2, 2019, the City Council adopted an ordinance establishing Dana Point Municipal Code Title 5.03, which aims to keep sidewalk vending consistent with recently adopted state legislation.

The resolution would establish a fee to process a sidewalk vending permit.

SB 946 prohibits California cities from banning stationary or roaming vendors from operating on public sidewalks or other public walkways, including any walkways within public parks. The piece of legislation also prohibits cities from regulating sidewalk vendors unless cities establish a permitting system, and it requires that any restrictions placed on sidewalk vendors be directly related to objective health, safety or welfare concerns.

“The ordinance established new procedures and regulations to allow vendors on sidewalks and public walkways consistent with SB 946,” states the agenda report.

“The ordinance contained findings that detail the objective health, safety or welfare concerns that prompted the regulations.

The ordinance also contains regulations for both stationary sidewalk vendors and roaming sidewalk vendors.”

The agenda report also states that the nonrefundable permit fee will cover the costs of staff’s time to process and enforce applications.

WHAT’S NEXT: City council meets at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7 at Dana Point City Hall, 33282 Golden Lantern.—Lillian Boyd

Carwash Will Fundraise for Military Support Group THE LATEST: The Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment Support Group kicks off its Dana Point Times May 3-9, 2019

A kelp bass swims through the Wheeler North Reef. The amount of fish at the reef has not met its goals since 2009, and a proposal to expand the reef or make improvements to it could be brought to the California Coastal Commission within the next year. Photo: Courtesy of UC Santa Barbara

weeklong carwash fundraiser on Saturday, May 4 at Doheny Village Car Wash.

There will be free BBQ courtesy of Damian Collins of StillWater Spirits & Sounds and Waterman’s Harbor. Attendees can also enjoy live music and a “combat photo booth.”

Doheny Village Car Wash is located at 34241 Doheny Park Road, Capistrano Beach.

WHAT’S NEXT: The first week of every month, Doheny Village Car Wash will donate a percentage of proceeds to the organization if you request the “Leatherneck Special.”—LB

Wheeler North Reef Construction to Begin in July THE LATEST: Officials with the California State Lands Commission and Coastal Commission gave a short presentation about the next phases of the Wheeler North Reef project.

The meeting on the artificial reef, which was held Monday, April 29, at the Ocean Institute in Dana Point, discussed an official date for when Southern California Edison will expand the current 174-acre reef to 384 acres, stretching north into Dana Point waters. The reef is intended to facilitate kelp forests that were lost to warm-water discharge used by San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS), as ocean water was used to cool its reactors.

The reef has been comprised of various materials, but the expansion is needed, State Lands Commission officials said, because it hasn’t reached the minimum amount of fish standards in the 10 years since monitoring of the reef began.

This has been a contentious project for local stakeholders, as the reef has been described as disruptive to the natural environment currently in the area.

The project was mandated by the Coastal Commission in the 1990s for miti-

gation efforts following the construction of SONGS’ Unit 2 and Unit 3.

The reef construction is scheduled to begin on July 7 and pause on Sept. 29. Construction will resume the last few portions of construction in spring 2020.—Eric Heinz

School District, Teachers Union to Begin Contract Negotiations Next Month THE LATEST: Contract negotiations between the teachers union and the Capistrano Unified School District (CUSD) for the 2019-2020 school year are slated to begin in the coming weeks.

The CUSD Board of Trustees on Thursday, April 25, voted to adopt the Capistrano Unified Education Association’s (CUEA) initial proposal, which outlines the areas of a collective bargaining agreement the union wishes to amend and address during the negotiations.

“One of the principal driving themes this year is to provide our teachers, our nurses, our counselors, our speech pathologists and psychologists with enough staffing and resources to carry out their important duties,” Greg Young, CUEA marketing chair and a San Clemente High science teacher, told the trustees.

Among the amendments the CUEA is requesting to add to the agreement is one for compensation increases to “offer competitive wages” and another to increase health and welfare benefit compensation.

According to CUEA’s initial proposal submitted to the district on March 29, the union is also looking to address the agreement’s section on Hours of Employments, specifically asking CUSD to “provide more time in (the) workday to prepare” for such things as curricula, grading, parent-teacher conferences and report cards.

In the section of the agreement on class size, CUEA is proposing that CUSD “pro-

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vide additional assistance (and) support to members for students with disruptive/ violent behaviors,” as well as to “decrease class size (and) caseloads.”

On March 29, the district also submitted an initial proposal to CUEA, stating that it, too, would like to address the Wages and the Health and Welfare Benefits sections of the agreement.

CUSD also said it wanted to address the Hours of Employment section to “provide greater impact of time in relation to student achievement,” in addition to the section on Evaluations to “reflect current school calendar dates in relation to evaluation timelines.”

“The District looks forward to constructive and collaborative negotiations with the Association,” stated CUSD’s initial proposal, which was signed by Associate Superintendent of Human Resource Services Tim Brooks.

Young also told the trustees that members of CUEA and a team from CUSD recently met to determine a set of dates for negotiations, two of which will be before the end of the current school year and two more during the summer.

“I think it shows that we also feel, as you do, that we’d like to reach a reasonable conclusion quite quickly,” Young said.

WHAT’S NEXT: According to the CUEA, the first two negotiation days are scheduled for May 16 and May 31. The summer dates have not yet been determined.

“While both the CUEA and the district have a number of issues to discuss, our team is optimistic that we should be able to reach a mutual agreement in a reasonable amount of time,” Young said. —Shawn Raymundo

TCA Hires New Chief Engineer THE LATEST: Dave Speirs, a 30-plus-year transportation industry veteran, recently joined the Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA) as its new chief engineer.

“As Chief Engineer, Speirs will be responsible for the engineering management of Orange County’s 51 miles of toll roads,” a TCA press release stated. “He will lead a team of engineers and consultants for TCA’s capital projects program, including the proposed 241/91 Express Connector and South Orange County Traffic Relief Program.”

Speirs has successfully completed projects for several of the region’s leading transportation agencies, according to the release, including the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority, the Orange County Transportation Authority and the Riverside County Transportation Commission.

Speirs earned a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from the University of Saskatchewan in Canada and is registered as a professional engineer in California.—EH danapointtimes.com

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Tickets Now Available for Philharmonic Society of Orange County’s House of Design The Philharmonic Society of Orange County will open its 26th House of Design on Tuesday, May 14 in the community of Monarch Point, atop Laguna Niguel Mountain. Southern California-based interior designers collaborated to transform a 7,200-square-foot, Hamptons-inspired home into a fabulous retreat, according to a press release sent on behalf of the society. The house will be open for public tours May 14-June 9. The home tour includes extended hours on Thursday evenings for “Meet the Designers.” The festive Premiere Night, featuring the first showing of the House of Design as well as cocktails and light bites, takes place on Saturday, May 11. Tickets are now on sale to the public and are $40 (general admission) and $50 (House Pass, unlimited entry). Proceeds benefit the Philharmonic Society’s nationally recognized Youth Music Education Programs. For more information, visit philharmonicsociety.org, or call 714.840.7542.

OC Parks Announces Film Series, including Movie Viewings at Salt Creek Beach OC Parks has announced its schedule for the annual Sunset Cinema Film Series for 2019. The agency offers 14 free movie screenings at parks throughout Orange County. The first free movie night of the series is Friday, June 14, at Carbon Canyon Regional Park in Brea with a screening of Disney’s Zootopia. As for Dana Point, bring your family down to scenic Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach for a showing of Lilo & Stitch on Friday, Sept.

6. End the summer with Bruce Brown’s iconic surfing documentary, The Endless Summer, on Friday, Sept. 13, at the same location. “We are thrilled to see the Sunset Cinema Film Series grow each year,” Orange County Board of Supervisors Chairperson Lisa Bartlett, Fifth District, said in an OC Parks release. “These free events welcome movie lovers of all ages to gather in a beautiful, outdoor setting and enjoy film favorites under the summer sky.” All movies are free to attend, with free parking beginning at 5 p.m. and show times starting around 8 p.m., after the sun begins to set. Movies will feature pre-show entertainment that varies per park, including arts and crafts, activities, Dana Point Times May 3-9, 2019

SATURDAY, MAY 4

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.

The Philharmonic Society of Orange County will open its 26th House of Design on Tuesday, May 14. This photo is of the House of Design concept in 2014. Photo: Andrea Papagianis

Sheriff’s Deputies Searching for Man Possibly Connected to March Stabbing at T-Street

demonstrations and entertainers. Food trucks will be serving onsite, and a beer and wine garden will be available to those 21 and older. For more information, visit ocparks.com.

Yachtswoman Dee Caffari to Speak at Ocean Institute Ocean Institute’s next guest for its Nicholas Endowment Distinguished Speaker Series will be yachtswoman and ocean advocate Dee Caffari. Caffari has sailed around the world six times and is the first woman to have sailed singlehanded and nonstop around the world in both directions. She is the only woman to have sailed nonstop around the world three times, including 2006, when she became the first woman to do it by herself. She also led “Turn the Tide on Plastic” – the first mixed-gender youth team to compete in the Volvo Ocean Race in 2017-18. Caffari’s presentation will focus on the importance of reducing the dependence on plastics. The event will be held Thursday, May 23 from 6-8 p.m. at Ocean Institute. Admission is $10; entry is free for Ocean Institute members. Light appetizers and refreshments are included in the ticket price.

For guests older than 21, tickets include one adult beverage, and a cash bar will be available for additional beverages.

For advanced registration, visit oceaninstitute.org. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. 949.496.2274.

A man described as 18 to 21 years old with a thin to medium build and possibly white or mixed race is being sought by Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD). He is suspected of being involved with committing assault with a deadly weapon about 9 p.m. on March 22 near a fire ring at T-Street.

A potential suspect was captured on video, and a screen shot of him was posted by OCSD San Clemente on Facebook on Thursday, April 25. At the time of the incident, the suspect was wearing a “Thrasher” hooded sweatshirt, black pants, black shoes and multiple rings on his fingers. At the time, his hair was bleached and dyed pink and was medium length, according to OCSD. “This information was only made available to us recently, and therefore the reason for the time delay,” the Facebook post stated.

Sheriff’s deputies are asking the public to help identify the person, as his name was not available in the social media post.

Anyone with information regarding this incident can send a private message to them on Facebook or come by the San Clemente Substation, located at 100 Avenida Presidio, between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday. OCSD also asked people to not publicly comment on the post with any sensitive information. Dispatchers can be reached at 949.770.6011.

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HEADLANDS NATURE WALK 9-11 a.m. This walk focuses on the Dana Point Headlands, its trails, habitat and history. It will introduce participants to the plants and animals located in this Coastal Sage Scrub habitat. Participants will learn about the rare and endangered animals and plants that live here, as well as those typically found in this type of habitat.

The Headlands Nature Walk occurs on the first Saturday of each month and begins at 9.a. at the Nature Interpretive Center, 34558 Scenic Drive, Dana Point. The length of the walk is flexible, approximately 90 minutes, covering 1-2 miles. Please RSVP to DPNaturalResources@danapoint.org or call 949.248.3527.

TUESDAY, MAY 7

DANA POINT CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6 p.m. Dana Point City Council will hold its regularly scheduled meeting in City Hall’s Council Chamber, 33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 210, Dana Point.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8

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.

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CHARLES PAYNE, Dana Point

It’s interesting, albeit ironic, that the same people who accuse me of relying on talking points all seem to be reciting the same talking points.

A business (including a developer) does not and cannot be made to pay taxes. The owner of the company may write a check to the government, but that cost is ultimately passed on to and paid by the consumer. Here, that consumer is people buying a home in Dana Point. So our residents do ultimately pay that tax. In fairness, that’s not originally my concept; it’s Milton Friedman’s. You can look him up or even buy one of his books.

Henry Hazlitt’s Economics In One Lesson would also be a good read for you.

Further, in an arrangement such as the Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA), which continues to sink deeper into debt with no apparent way out, eventually creditors will no longer allow them to refinance or extend them additional credit. When and if the TCA goes bankrupt, the taxpayer will ultimately be held responsible and will bear the cost of their debt, currently approaching $7 billion, according to a press release issued by the City of San Clemente.

I’m not against the toll roads. I use them regularly. But the toll roads were intended to be self-sufficient, relying on toll revenue to pay back the cost of construction financing. Even with the additional taxes they collect, their debt continues to explode. The taxpayers shouldn’t be forced to subsidize my drive to work. And the TCA’s mission creep into boondoggle consulting contracts and political advocacy needs to be stopped.

I’m against government waste, cronyism and government agencies that operate as though they aren’t accountable to the taxpayers. Any honest representative of the people shouldn’t need to take a “wait and see” approach. You’re either against government waste or you’re not. The City’s resolution didn’t do anything but voice support for an independent audit, since the TCA has proven incapable of policing itself. Like I said, that should be an easy thing to endorse.

So you shouldn’t disparage my integrity or motivations. I speak only as a private citizen and taxpayer. However, everyone should question the integrity and motives of the three councilmembers who can’t bring themselves to vote against wasteful spending at the TCA. Anyone should be able to do that without hesitation. Anyone who isn’t hoping to benefit from it.

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HOMELESS NEED A PLACE TO GO PAMELA PEREZ, San Clemente

I would like to say that the solution to helping the homeless is not a shelter of any kind. Shelters are for emergency purposes. Help the homeless by providing homes. Help the homeless by getting them from the streets or car or from homeless status to a place they can afford.

Help them find it, get approved, get there (probably out of area, of course, and state) and help them set up there. That is the solution. Plus, there is a lot of continuum of care funding from our government to help with this. No more middle men collecting this money for providing “services.”

The homeless can get these services once housed, and they will be somewhere where they are welcomed.

HOMELESS TOLERANCE GOES TOO FAR BOBBIE CAREY, San Clemente

Sorry, but I don’t have much compassion for people who steal from our neighborhood grocery stores and then plant themselves in public restrooms to drink and pass out. I also don't have much compassion for the hordes of new (and native) vagrants in town who loiter on public property and drink and do drugs openly and without consequence. I completely agree with the letter writer who lamented, “What is America coming to?” For those who scoff, watch a brilliant documentary called Seattle is Dying.

Why do some people think vagrancy is acceptable? Why are homeless advocates protecting and seemingly celebrating those that are breaking our laws, draining our resources, bringing crime and drugs and drug dealers to our city, overwhelming our police services, polluting our beaches and trashing our town?

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I, for one, am tired of having the homeless (yes, it’s a word) shoved down my throat. I resent the fact that we are now required to build them a homeless hotel in town that most vagrants will not use. I will not be shamed for refusing to smile, give a kind word or, worse, give money to drug addicts, thieves, criminals and others who are able to work but instead choose to party in their ocean-view tents on the taxpayers’ dime. There is plenty of help available to these people. They simply don’t want the rules and conditions that go along with the help.

Stop spoon-feeding addicts and anarchists and save your compassion for those who truly want to make their lives better and are willing to pull themselves up and do the hard work it takes to be a decent member of society.

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CORRECTION: In the article “Which Beauty Trend is Right for You?” in the April 26 edition of Dana Point Times, the contact information for Artistic Volume Lashes was incorrect. Artistic Volume Lashes is located at 24941 Dana Point Harbor Drive, C-120, Dana Point and can be contacted at 949.573.1023. danapointtimes.com

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Friday | 03 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.

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FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, MAY 3-4: MERMADE MARKET SPRING 2019 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The semi-annual Mermade Market craft bazaar features original crafts unique to this show. You will find fine art, holiday gifts, jewelry, décor, candles, textiles and more made by local artisans. There will be food trucks and live music on site Saturday, May 4. Dana Point Community Center, 24642 San Juan Avenue, Dana Point. 949.672.8019. mermademarket.com.

Saturday | 04 N8TIVE AT BRIO TUSCANY GRILLE 8-11 p.m. N8tive, a soul rock band based in Laguna Beach, will be performing at Brio Tuscany Grille. Enjoy a musical sound that channels vocal inspiration from artists such as Aretha Franklin, Amy Winehouse and Etta James. Brio Tuscany Grille, 24050 Camino Del Avion, Dana Point.

949.443.1476. briorestaurant.com.

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.

MARY COLBY TEA & FASHION SHOW 3-5 p.m. Casa Romantica’s annual Mary Colby Tea & Fashion Show supports its mission of providing arts education for children and cultural programming for people of all ages. It helps preserve Mary Colby’s gift to the community. All funds raised through ticket sales and via sales at the event’s silent auction directly underwrite the costs of various programs. Tickets are $85. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente.

949.498.2139. casaromantica.org.

Sunday | 05 CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Come out to Sunsets Capistrano Beach for tacos, tequila and live music. The band Tunnel Vision will be Dana Point Times May 3-9, 2019

playing reggae, ska and punk for this celebration of Cinco de Mayo. There will be a taco cart at 2 p.m. and live music begins at 4 p.m. Tequila specials will be available all day. Sunsets Capistrano Beach, 34700 Pacific Coast Highway, Capistrano Beach.

949.276.8880. sunsetsbar.com.

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.

MOBILIZING TO END HOMELESSNESS 3-5 p.m. All are invited for the final forum in the 2018-2019 series to end homelessness in Orange County, hosted by Orange County Alliance for Just Change.

There will be a panel of speakers who will discuss how to implement law, politics, social media and grassroots organizing to combat homelessness. St. Mark Presbyterian Church, 2200 San Joaquin Hills Road, Newport Beach. 949.200.1978. ocajc.org.

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Monday | 06 OPEN MIC AT BARNOA 7-9:30 p.m. Orange County singers and songwriters can share their musical 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.

Tuesday | 07 TINY TOTS: PARENT AND ME PROGRAM 9:30 a.m. You and your child are invited

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 | 09 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.

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he ending of the previous Avengers feature last year, Infinity War, was arguably the biggest downer of any MCU flick. And yet, the followup out this season, Avengers: Endgame, doesn’t come off as depressing or as too serious. It is a superhero movie for young people, after all.

Endgame is the fourth Avengers film and the final addition to the ‘Phase Three’ stage of Marvel. Nearly every major character, leading and supporting, makes an appearance by the end.

The remaining heroes are broken emotionally from Thanos (Josh Brolin) successfully “snapping” half of the world’s population from existence. The remaining species are numb and helpless—until Scott Lang/Ant-Man (Paul Rudd), Bruce Banner/Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) and Steve Rogers/Captain America (Chris Evans) come up with the unlikely but possible solution to reverse the villain’s consequences.

Half of Endgame is spent on the four heroes trying to convince the rest of the Avengers to join in on the crazy plan, while the other half is essentially a giant, long action sequence.

While the tone and pacing are stellar, a handful of story and character decisions are a little divisive. In Endgame, some resolutions, including those for Scott, Clint Barton/Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner) and Nebula (Karen Gillan), are very satisfying. But there are others, such as “nice” Hulk’s comic relief or most of Thanos’ scenes in the third act, that are a little clunky. Not surprising, the best comedy is from the talking raccoon, Rocket (Bradley Cooper). Keep in mind there is a lot going on in this thing. So maybe refreshing yourself on your favorites of the franchise, or at least the past three Avengers efforts, might make it easier to follow. DP

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New Business FRISBY CELLARS 34673 Golden Lantern, Dana Point 949.218.9440 frisbycellars.com Frisby Cellars is Dana Point Harbor’s newest tenant. Josh Frisby started his brand 12 years ago and finally expanded and opened this new wine tasting business location on March 1.

Over the past 20 years, Frisby has been building and expanding his knowledge of wine. He started by taking classes in sensory wine tasting and eventually entered a program in wine making and became a sommelier. He says this experience laid a strong, proper foundation to begin his own company.

“We do everything from vine to bottle.

All the blending, barrel aging, bottling and everything in between is done by us,” Frisby said.

His love and passion is clear in the way he tells the story of his wines and how they’re made. There’s a lot of detail that goes into blending the perfect wine and, Frisby says, it’s all about balance.

“There’s a science to blending a good and balanced wine. There has to be a pH balance as well as note balance—fruity, acidity and oaky,” Frisby said. “Aside from being in wine country, among the vineyards, my favorite part of this is the interactions and connections we get to make with people.”

Josh Frisby opened his second location for Frisby Cellars in Dana Point Harbor in March. Photos: Zara Flores

wine and the process, Frisby and his team are eager to meet new people, share what they know and help their customers find what they will love. He’s created an inviting introductory environment for people who don’t know much about wine.

Frisby Cellars has 20 wines available for purchase and for daily tastings. There

Frisby wants his business to become a spot where people come and unwind and have a good time with their friends.

“I love the idea of a wine club. I’d love to have regulars who keep coming back and bring friends or make friends while they’re here,” he said.

With their extensive knowledge of

Sudoku

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Each Sudoku puzzle consists of a 9x9 grid that has been subdivided into nine smaller grids of 3x3 squares. To solve the puzzle, each row, column and box must contain each of the numbers 1 to 9.

Puzzles come in three grades: easy, medium and difficult. Level: Medium Last week’s solution:

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are also different types of memberships that include bottles of wine, tastings and special offers, all at a discount. They hope to add more special events and mixers to their calendar, as well as local, live music.

Frisby Cellars is located in the Dana Point Harbor and is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. DP

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Kenai. Photo: Courtesy of the San Clemente/ Dana Point Animal Shelter

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enai is a handsome Husky who is really quite the sweetheart. Like most Huskies, Kenai is high energy and does best after some vigorous exercise. He would make a wonderful family dog in an active home with a workout buddy or two.

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

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Out of the Box Dana Point Couple Installs Freight Containers to Build Dream Home

BY LILLIAN BOYD, DANA POINT TIMES

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ax Auerswald, 30, wanted his dream home to tell a story.

The first floor would feature stone, and the second story would be made of metals and concrete.

“I’m a masonry worker; I work with concrete and stone. I want my home to show that,” Auerswald said.

As for the second floor of the home, which now holds four modified shipment containers, Talee Auerswald says inspiration came when the couple traveled to Australia.

“We saw so many modern, fresh designs while on this adventure together,” Talee said. “I think it definitely left an impact on Max’s creativity.”

On Wednesday, May 1, the Auerswalds installed two 40-foot storage containers and two 20-foot containers on the second story of their home, which is currently being constructed from scratch. It was a feat to celebrate, after the Auerswalds decided to demolish their home at 33832 Robles in Dana Point in 2016 to build a bigger house.

The modular home model is part of a recent trend to repurpose materials and reduce the amount of wood needed for construction in order to be eco-friendly.

“I hope this project can inspire people to think of ways we can repurpose items creatively. This movement could shape the availability of affordable housing,” Max said.

The Auerswalds installed recycled, cargo-worthy containers, which cost about $1,800 each. A brand new shipping container can cost up to $5,000, Max said.

The project the couple had in mind required a minor site development permit entitlement from the City of Dana Point, because the initial structure was legal nonconforming, meaning it no longer met present zoning and building regulations. The entitlement was submitted in March 2017 and approved in September 2017. The building check plan review was submitted in December 2017 and approved in November 2018, with a permit being issued within the month. Approval for converting the shipment containers to meet code required working with inspectors on a state level, a more strenuous process.

The plans for the container home were drawn up by Jim Ettinger, a construction designer, and the containers models were built and modified by John Sanders, the owner of GBO Homes, LLC. Most involved with the project say it was a

Max Auerswald and his wife, Talee, are building their dream home from the ground up in Dana Point. They gave birth to their son, Auggie, in December 2018. Photos: Lillian Boyd

learning process to obtain the necessary approval, but Max says the time and work put in has been worth it.

“I cannot stress this enough. It took a village,” Max said. “Without the help of my father, my uncle, all my friends and family in the construction industry, this would not be possible.”

Talee Auerswald gave birth to their son, Auggie, in December. The family has been

staying with a friend in the same neighborhood, near their property. They hope that the home will be ready to move in to by September.

For a full list of the partners involved in the Auerswalds’ container home, visit danapointtimes.com. To follow Max and Talee’s journey in construction, follow @maximilian618 or #dpcontainerhome on Instagram. DP

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TO A DV E RT I SE : 9 4 9 . 3 8 8 . 7 7 0 0 , E X T. 1 0 0 • FAX : 9 4 9 . 3 8 8 . 9 9 7 7 PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF DANA POINT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a public hearing will be held by the Planning Commission of the City of Dana Point to consider the following: Coastal Development Permit 19-0001 and Site Development Permit 19-0015: The applicant requests approval to demolish an existing 3,515 square-foot single-family dwelling and construct a new 4,569 square-foot single-family dwelling and attached three-car garage located within the Residential Single Family 4 Zoning District and Planned Residential District 3 (RSF 4/PRD 3) at 33731 Shackleton Isle. A Coastal Development Permit is required for construction of a new single-family dwelling within the Coastal Overlay District, and a Site Development Permit is required to construct a portico within the front setback, site walls exceeding 4’ height within the front setback, and retaining walls greater than 72” in height.

Project Numbers: CDP19-0001 and SDP19-0015 Project Location: 33731 Shackleton Isle (APN 672-061-17) Project Representative: Michael Masilotti, Architect Applicant: Mont and Robyn Flora, Property Owners Environmental: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the project is found to

be Categorically Exempt per Section 15303 (Class 3 – New Construction).

Hearing Date: Monday, May 13, 2019 Hearing Time: 6:00 PM (or as soon thereafter as possible) Hearing Location: 33282 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629 (Dana Point City Hall) All persons either favoring or opposing the subject project are invited to present their views to the Commission at this hearing.

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

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Dana Wharf Fish Count

Pockets of kelp kick up bass action

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, DANA POINT TIMES

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nglers were finally able to get back into some kelp along the coast this week on Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching expeditions.

In his weekly report, Captain Brian Wooley said the coastal waters were steady at 62-64 degrees, and it was “a welcome sight” to be able to get into a pocket of kelp on the half-day trips. Anglers were able to use the sardines and get some calico bass on the line.

On the three-quarter-day trips, the conditions have been more day-to-day, with deeper fishing as the way to go. The fleet

had to adjust around San Onofre and Box Canyon, where the current was usually flowing “downhill,l” but that changed to some “uphill” for tricky conditions. The captains were able to adjust and get some rockfish and sculpin for those on board.

The Fury had some nice hauls on its overnight trips. Yellowtails made their way into the catch as the trip hit San Clemente Island. The yellowtail were coming in at 12-20 pounds, and anglers grabbed some bonito as well. Also in the haul were sheephead and whitefish.

pin, 18 whitefish, 5 calico bass, 1 sheephead, 56 bass released.

Here are the latest fish counts from Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching:

April 27 • 6 boats, 147 anglers: 8 yellowtail, 75 bonito,18 calico bass, 5 sand bass, 136 vermilion rockfish, 13 sculpin, 23 sheephead, 100 whitefish, 196 rockfish, 6 bocaccio, 126 bass released.

May 1 • 3 boats, 42 anglers: 15 calico bass, 3 sand bass, 32 sculpin, 2 sheephead, 12 whitefish, 44 rockfish, 45 vermilion rockfish, 71 bass released.

April 30 • 2 boats, 49 anglers: 84 bocaccio, 37 vermilion rockfish, 43 rockfish, 9 scul-

April 29 • 2 boats, 38 anglers: 16 calico bass, 1 sand bass, 1 sculpin, 1 rockfish, 48 bass released.

April 28 • 5 boats, 126 anglers: 7 calico bass, 6 sand bass, 84 sculpin, 1 sheephead, 21 whitefish, 50 rockfish, 106 vermilion rockfish, 34 bocaccio, 150 sanddab, 2 treefish, 1 rock sole, 5 mackerel, 51 bass released.

April 26 • 3 boats, 50 anglers: 107 vermilion rockfish, 69 rockfish, 25 sand dabs, 21 white fish, 18 calico bass, 3 sand bass, 5 sculpin, 2 sheephead, 6 bocaccio, 82 bass released. DP

Dolphin Report

side of the South Coast League this season, and the Dolphins proved they were ready for prime time in their Division 2 opener on Tuesday, April 30.

The Dolphins, ranked No. 9 in Division 2, went on the road to Lakewood and survived their first test in a four-set victory, 25-19, 25-22, 19-25, 25-20. Nick Rigo led Dana Hills with 14 kills.

Dana Hills hosted San Marcos in the second round on Thursday, May 2, but results were not available at press time. For coverage of the match, check our Twitter @SouthOCSports and online at danapointtimes.com.

The Dolphins finished third in the South Coast League behind the co-champions San Clemente and Tesoro, ranked No. 8 and No. 10 in Division 1, respectively.

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.

Baseball, Softball Open CIF-SS Playoffs The Dana Hills baseball and softball teams each kicked off their CIF-SS postseasons in the first round on Thursday, May 2.

The baseball team opened on the road at La Mirada, No. 3 seed in Division 1, and the South Coast League champion softball team opened in Division 2 at home against Sea View League co-champion Tesoro. Results were not available at press time. For coverage of the Dolphins’ softball opener, check our Twitter @SouthOCSports and online at danapointtimes.com.

The Dolphins baseball team completed its mad dash to playoff qualification on Thursday, April 25.

Though opening the South Coast League with a 2-6 record, Dana Hills won its final four league games, posting back-to-back wins against Tesoro and Mission Viejo, the two teams the Dolphins were chasing.

Dana Hills won the first three of the four games to set up a play-in game against Mission Viejo in the season finale on April 25. The Dolphins went ahead in the second inning, 1-0, and held off Mission Dana Point Times May 3-9, 2019

Anglers were finally able to grab some calico bass on the half-day trips as pockets of kelp returned along the coast. Photo: Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Whale Watching

Boys Golf Wins Sixth Straight League Title

The Dana Hills baseball team completed a mad dash to the CIF-SS playoffs by winning its final four league games over the two teams it was chasing for a spot. The Dolphins played at La Mirada in the Division 1 first round on Thursday, May 2. Photo: Zach Cavanagh

Viejo until the sixth inning. In the top of the sixth, the Diablos tied the game, 1-1, but in the bottom half of the inning, Dana Hills scored twice to take the lead for good.

The Dolphins beat Mission Viejo, 3-1, and secured their playoff position with their third-place finish in the South Coast League.

Dana Hills was paced in the clincher by a pair of sophomores on the mound. Ian

May threw five innings and allowed only one run on four hits to pick up the win. CJ Zwahlen threw two hitless innings of relief to pick up the save.

Boys Volleyball Wins Playoff Opener, Hosts Second Round The Dana Hills boys volleyball team faced tough competition inside and out-

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The Dana Hills boys golf team finished 6-2 in the South Coast League to win the league title outright for its sixth consecutive full or shared South Coast League title.

As a team, Dana Hills advances to the CIF South Coast Team Championships on May 14 at Talega Golf Club in San Clemente.

At the South Coast League Individual Finals, Dana Hills placed three in the CIFqualifiying top seven. Jason Bannister was the top Dolphin finisher in fourth place, and Quentin Hill and Dresden Thomas finished sixth and seventh, respectively.

All three will compete at the CIF Individual Regional at Skylinks Golf Course in Long Beach on Monday, May 6. DP danapointtimes.com

DP DP SURF Dana Point

SCOOP ON THE LOCAL SURF COMMUNITY

In Celebration of the Barefoot Adventure

Shorecliffs Middle School, San Clemente High Claim State Titles

2019 Surfing Heritage & Culture Center’s Ohana Gala to honor five of surfing’s greatest adventurers

BY JAKE HOWARD, DANA POINT TIMES

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BY JAKE HOWARD, DANA POINT TIMES

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ver since the first surfers dreamed of lonely waves reeling off on some faraway reef, the desire to push beyond the horizon has been a driving ethos of the sport and culture, according to the Surfing Heritage & Culture Center. From surf exploration’s birthplace in Hawaii to the American mainland, then to Australia, Europe, and so on and so forth, it’s been an amazing ride.

This year, the SHACC’s annual Ohana Gala will be celebrating the adventures and achievements of five of surfing’s most notable explorers: Dick Metz, Craig Peterson, Kevin Naughton, Martin Daly and Liz Clark.

In 1958, Metz hopped a freighter from California and landed in Tahiti. From there, he went on to explore the South Seas, Australia, Europe, eventually landing in Africa, where he stumbled on a point called Cape Saint Francis. Born in Laguna Beach in 1929, Metz is one of surfing’s true pioneers.

He was a power player in the rise of the Hobie empire and is the cofounder of SHACC. And when it comes to falling off the radar, few have done it better or with more commitment than Kevin Naughton and Craig Peterson. Two friends from Orange County, their adventuring through the

Dick Metz, Al Weimers, Herb Nolan and a couple of locals survey the potential of Makaha on the west side of Oahu from Metz’s Model A “bathtub” jalopy circa 1954. Photo: Dick Metz Collection/SHACC

1970s and ’80s, and the stories and images they somehow relayed back to Surfer Magazine, embodied and defined unbridled, go-for-broke surf exploration.

A salvage diver by trade, a surf explorer by fate, at the helm of the infamous Indies Trader, Captain Martin Daly plotted surfing’s course through the secret wave garden of the Mentawais Islands in Indonesia throughout the 1980s and ’90s. These days, you’ll find him and his boat deep in the South Pacific, where the Marshall Islands have captured his imagination. But that’s another story.

When Captain Liz Clark was 7 years old, she learned to sail on a little red dinghy in San Diego Harbor. Since first setting sail aboard her boat, Swell, Clark has logged more than 18,000 miles on the high seas.

She’s a vocal and visible advocate for the environment and ocean health. And she’s also the author of Swell: Sailing the Pacific in Search of Surf and Self.

SHACC’s 2019 Ohana Gala will take place at the newly renovated Huntington Bay Club in Huntington Beach on June 15. As

part of the evening’s festivities, which serve as a fundraiser for SHACC, the honorees will regale the crowd with their stories of adventure and discovery. All of the honorees will be introduced by notable VIPs, including former Quiksilver boss Bob McKnight and photography legend Jeff Divine. Captain Daly’s flying in from Indonesia, and Captain Clark from Tahiti, just for the event.

There will also be one-of-a-kind surf travel packages available on the auction block, so not only will you hear some of the greatest surf stories ever told, but you can go live the dream, too. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are still available.

For every surf break around the world, somebody had to be the first person to tempt fate and push over the ledge. Thanks to those pioneers and pirates, adventurers and explorers, without their barefoot accomplishments and contributions, surfing wouldn’t be the rich bold tapestry of color, cultures and experiences that it is today. A tip of the cap to all of those who have given surfing the stuff of dreams. DP

t was an epic weekend for area schools, as the best and brightest surf programs from up and down the coast congregated for the Scholastic Surf Series Championships in Oceanside.

In the middle school division, Shorecliffs Middle School was caught in a backand-forth battle with Encinitas’ Oak Crest Middle School before emerging victorious again. This year marked the ninth season for the Scholastic Surf Series, and it was the ninth title for Shorecliffs. To say the San Clemente Middle School has been dominant would be a huge understatement. They’ve owned the competition every single year.

San Clemente High claimed another Scholastic Surf Series State Title as well, also taking home the men’s shortboard title. This marks the Tritons’ third consecutive title.

The surf in Oceanside last weekend hung in the waist-to-chest-high range, with fun, rip-worthy peaks up and down the beach. DP

SURF FORECAST Water Temperature: 60-63 Degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: 5-10’

GROM OF THE WEEK SAWYER LINDBLAD

BY JAKE HOWARD, DANA POINT TIMES

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he final stop of the 10-event NSSA Southwest Conference season rolled into Dana Point last weekend. With scattered two- to three-foot peaks and a bit of south wind blowing at Salt Creek, local groms shined in the tricky conditions. A number of Dana Point and San Clemente surfers celebrated division wins, but it was Sawyer Lindblad who was the big winner for the weekend.

Coming away with victories in the Open Girls’ and Open Women’s finals, she was the only surfer to win two divisions. The good times didn’t stop there for Lindblad, Dana Point Times MAy 2-9, 2019

who also clinched the Conference Title in the two divisions.

“Winning a Conference Title not only takes a lot of talent, but a ton of determination and commitment. To win two in one season doubles that statement,” Janice Aragon of the NSSA wrote on Facebook.

Lindblad’s been on a roll lately. Three weeks ago, she competed in the West Coast Toyota USA Surfing Prime Series at San Onofre’s Church and finished third in the under-16 girls division. She’s also a dedicated member of the USA Junior National Surf Team and competed in the World Junior Surfing Championship last November, where she helped the Red, White and Blue win the coveted Aloha Cup. With this much success and momentum going into the summer surf season,

Sawyer Lindblad. Photo: @scott_flanders/NSSA

Outlook: Easing south-southwest swell lines up some smaller surf for the weekend. Better exposures are in the knee to waist high (2-3 faces) zone on Saturday and early Sunday before a new pulse of south-southwest swell starts filling in, bumping top Southern Hemisphere exposures into the stomach to chest high (3-4 faces) range on the bigger sets. Winds are similar on both Saturday and Sunday, with light/variable flow in the morning, coming moderate onshore flow in the late morning and into the afternoon. Be sure to check Surfline.com for all the details and the longer range outlook.

we can’t wait to see what she’s capable of when the water warms up and the south swells start rolling in at Lowers. DP

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