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INSIDE: Crash Test Dummies Coming to The Coach House GETTING OUT/PAGE 10

Editor’s Pick: Festival of the Butterflies GETTING OUT/PAGE 8

This Dana Point Resident Won $40,000 as 2-Day ‘Jeopardy!’ Champion

Who Is Edward Coulson? E Y E O N D P/ PAG E 5

After decades of watching the game show Jeopardy!, Dana Point resident Edward Coulson (right) had the chance to test his trivia knowledge, walking away from his three-day stint on Jeopardy! with roughly $40,000 in winnings. Photo: Courtesy of Sony Pictures Entertainment

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Don Hansen Plaza Dedicated at Dana Wharf

Father-Son Duo Brings New Life to Former Dana Point Hotel Site

Summer of Golf: The 19th Hole

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cial Group Founder and President Joe Ueberroth and Bartlett for their efforts to memorialize her father’s legacy. “They all had a vision, and I appreciate it so much that we were able to do this before the construction begins,” Kalez said. “My dad was, indeed, a harbor legend, and now his legacy will live on forever through Hansen Plaza,” Kalez continued. “Never could we have imagined the true impact that he would have on the harbor and the community 51 years ago.” Hansen started the local whale watching company in the Dana Point Harbor in 1971. He took over the San Clemente Sportfishing, Inc. in 1966 and moved the business to the newly built Dana Point Harbor, where he established Dana Wharf. “Don had the very first business here in the Dana Point Harbor,” Bartlett said, “and I can tell you, over the years when I was on the City Council and when I was on the Board of Supervisors, every time you see him, he’d give me a hug and say, ‘When is that harbor project going to start?’” Bartlett also gave an update on the harbor construction efforts, noting that work on the parking structure will begin shortly, and marina docks are currently being constructed outside of Sacramento to be installed in the harbor soon. The project will take an estimated five to

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Hansen Plaza Memorializes Dana Point Harbor Legend Don Hansen BY BREEANA GREENBERG

Memorializing a lifelong legacy of shaping the Dana Point Harbor as the whale watching destination it is today, the plaza formerly known as the Dana Wharf Courtyard was rededicated as the Hansen Plaza in memory of Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching founder Don Hansen. Hansen’s daughter, Donna Kalez, Dana Point Mayor Joe Muller, Orange County Fifth District Supervisor Lisa Bartlett, Burnham-Ward Properties President Bryon Ward and community members gathered on Wednesday, Aug. 3, to honor the Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching founder and share memories of Hansen at the plaque unveiling ceremony. Hansen died on Jan. 5 at 87 years old.

A plaque in the Dana Point Harbor recognizes Don Hansen, the founder of Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching, designating the surrounding plaza Hansen Plaza. Hansen died on Jan. 5 at 87 years old. Photo: Breeana Greenberg

“On behalf of my family, many who are here today and many that could not make it,” Kalez said,“we want to thank the Dana Point Harbor Partners for dedicating this plaza and renaming it to Hansen Plaza in honor of our father, Don Hansen.” Kalez thanked Ward, Bellwether Finan-

Father-Son Duo Brings New Life to Former Dana Point Hotel Site BY BREEANA GREENBERG

Hoping to keep the historic charm of the former Dana Point Hotel, father and son duo Marvin and Eric Winkler plan to renovate the site with new apartments and an outdoor courtyard. The building, which opened in 1947 and has also been home to Jack’s Restaurant since 1997, was once the site of the former Dana Point Hotel, according to the Dana Point Historical Society. Through the years, the hotel, which was designed in a Streamline Moderne architectural style, became a 55-unit apartment complex, according to the Dana Point Historical Society’s April 2019 newsletter. “The current property was evaluated by Architectural Resources Group, which stated that the property has lost its historic significance because of substantial alterations and repairs for fire damage,” the Dana Point Historical Society wrote in that newsletter. At a March 11 meeting, the Dana Point Planning Commission unanimously approved initial permits for a mixed-use Dana Point Times August 5-11, 2022

Hoping to keep the historic charm of the former Dana Point Hotel, father-son duo Marvin and Eric Winkler plan to renovate the site with new apartments and an outdoor courtyard. Image: Courtesy of Eric Winkler

development with 68 residential units, more than 10,000 square feet of commercial space and subterranean parking. However, when the Winklers took over the project from the Pacific Planning Group, they decided to largely keep the facade of the 75-year-old building the same. The Winklers had the option to tear

down the building to construct about 70 apartment units, President of Development Eric Winkler explained, but he and his father “loved the history, architecture, authenticity and character of the building.” “I looked at this building with all the right things wrong with it: great location, Jack being there 25 years and having a loyal Page 3

seven years, Bartlett said. Hansen is also credited with being the first to offer whale watching in Orange County and beginning the Dana Point Festival of Whales, which is set to celebrate its 52nd year next March. “The Hansen family has been a fixture in the harbor since the very beginning,” Muller said. “The contributions that Don and Donna and their family have made to the city have really become immeasurable.” Noting the city’s designation as the trademarked Dolphin and Whale Watching Capital of the World and the first and only Whale Heritage Site in the Americas, Muller said, “You know how important a family is when their traditions have become community traditions.” “Don truly was a lifeblood and shaped the harbor’s culture,” Muller said. The plaque designating the plaza formerly known as the Dana Wharf Courtyard as Hansen Plaza will be preserved and reinstalled in the plaza following the harbor renovations, Ward explained. “It is our great hope that with this plaque that we will be unveiling shortly, that people that knew Don well will continue to tell his stories and share your memories and those stories with all the guests that work their way through the Dana Point Harbor,” Ward said.

clientele and just seeing the architecture, the authenticity of the building, and the characters was what really got us to ... it would be a shame to kind of knock it down in a sense,” Eric Winkler said. The Winklers decided instead to “make it newer but keep the uniqueness of the building,” Eric Winkler said. Instead of the 70-unit complex, the Winklers will be building a total of 23 apartment units, with 17 one-bedroom and six two-bedroom apartments. “We are building it as a full vertical living building, which we will hopefully be able to become a bed and breakfast experience,” Eric Winkler said. “With a beautiful courtyard to have your coffee and food while socializing with the locals getting ready for your busy day of whale watching, surfing, music festivals, the Dana Point experience making it the destination it is.” The space will also be home to an interior design store H&M and will continue to house Jack’s Restaurant. Jack Loconsolo opened Jack’s Restaurant at the site of the former Dana Point Hotel in 1997 and celebrated its 25th anniversary this year. Eric Winkler added that Loconsolo will continue to stay at the site following renovations. “We’re excited to help bring this heartbeat to Del Prado,” Eric Winkler continued. “I feel like the location is key, and it’s something special; it’s special to us.” danapointtimes.com

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Dana Point Resident Wins $40,000 as 2-Day ‘Jeopardy!’ Champion BY BREEANA GREENBERG, DANA POINT TIMES

ana Point resident and UC Irvine professor Edward Coulson has been told he has a trivial mind. After decades of watching the game show Jeopardy!, his love of trivia paid off, as Coulson walked away from his three-day stint on the show last week with roughly $40,000 in winnings. Coulson appeared on the July 25, 26 and 27 episodes of ABC’s Jeopardy!, winning $17,399 on July 25 and an additional $22,801 on July 26 before he was defeated on his third day. “It was just an incredible experience,” Coulson said. “I get overwhelmed every time I think about this, because I’ve been watching Jeopardy! for a really long time. … I remember watching it as a kid back in the ’60s, and it still feels a little bit surreal.” A professor of economics and Director of the Center for Real Estate and University of California Irvine, Coulson said it was his habit of accumulating knowledge from his reading that helped prepare him for his Jeopardy! stint. “I read a lot, of course, both for my job and for pleasure, and have accumulated a lifetime of facts that I’ve just always stored in my head,” Coulson said. Coulson completed his Bachelor of Science degree at University of California Riverside and received his Ph.D. at University of California San Diego. He began teaching at UCI in 2016 and moved with his wife to Dana Point in September 2017. “We were looking around for a place to live, and we started looking at houses in Dana Point. My wife and I fell in love with Dana Point and said, ‘We’re going to move here,’ and kept looking for the right house,” Coulson said. “We just love it here, such a fantastic community; couldn’t be happier.” After applying to be a contestant on the show in early 2021 and serving as an alternate—though not having the opportunity to appear on the show—in the Professors Tournament, Coulson finally had the opportunity to test his trivia knowledge in late July 2022. The three-step audition process consisted of a timed online quiz, followed by another timed online quiz with your computer’s camera on to ensure nobody is helping you complete the Dana Point Times August 5-11, 2022

COMMUNITY MEETINGS SATURDAY, AUGUST 6

Challenging Cancer 10-11:30 a.m. The Challenging Cancer group is conducting weekly meetings through Zoom video conferences. The meetings are open to caregivers, people who have a compromised immune system, and people dealing with cancer. To join, email donnavigil2@gmail.com or linda_crdv@yahoo.com. heritagesc.org. MONDAY, AUGUST 8

Dana Point Planning Commission 6 p.m. The Dana Point Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting. Dana Point Council Chambers, 33282 Golden Lantern Street, Suite 210, Dana Point. danapoint.org After decades of watching the game show Jeopardy!, UCI professor Edward Coulson had the chance to test his trivia knowledge, walking away from his three-day stint on Jeopardy! with roughly $40,000 in winnings. Photo: Courtesy of Sony Pictures Entertainment

quiz, and a third round on Zoom with a handful of other potential contestants. “The third round is like a ‘Brady Bunch’ Zoom. There’s eight or nine people there, and there’s a host, and you’re all kind of looking at each other, and they do a little interview like they would on the show,” Coulson said. “They ask a bunch of questions, and instead of buzzers, you just kind of click a ballpoint pen in front of the camera.” After completing the audition process in early 2021, Coulson then waited six months before he was called to be an alternate for the Professors Tournament. However, in October, Coulson did not get the chance to join the stage, as none of the contestants dropped out of the tournament. “I went through everything that contestants did except for actually appearing on the show,” Coulson said. Coulson’s Jeopardy! opportunity came with very little notice, he said. In May, he got the call to be on the show and drove up to the Sony Pictures Entertainment studios in Culver City to prepare for the show. “I was nervous, of course; who

wouldn’t be?” Coulson said. “It’s very surreal to be in that position and seeing things as a contestant for the first time.” Walking away with the first win was overwhelming, Coulson said. “It was an amazing feeling,” Coulson said. “I walked in that morning knowing that my life would change in some way, but it would be either I was a Jeopardy! contestant or a Jeopardy! champion.” When Coulson applied as a potential contestant, he provided a list of fun facts for Jeopardy! host Ken Jennings to bring up during the “get to know the contestants” segment of the show. During his third day of competing, Jennings brought up the book that Coulson is writing with his wife and son. Coulson’s son, Brendan, jokes that he had to make it to Day 3 in order to advertise their book, The Casebook of Qing and Xmucane. Coulson added that Jennings was an especially empathetic host, able to connect with contestants’ experience due to his own experience as a 74-day Jeopardy! champion. Page 5

TUESDAY, AUGUST 9

Because I Love You (BILY) 6:30-8:30 p.m. The organization Because I Love You (BILY), which helps parents navigate through whatever parenting challenges they may be facing (e.g., failure to launch, drug abuse, disrespect), will continue conducting its weekly meetings on Tuesdays via Zoom video conference. For detailed instructions on how to participate, email bilysanclemente@gmail.com.

“Ken was our host, and he was marvelous,” Coulson said. “The thing that I tell people is that he understands what you’re going through, because he did it so many times; even though he does so many shows, he seems like he knows what you’re thinking and was very empathetic.” Coulson went into his third day of Jeopardy! with a two-day total of $40,200. “I’m just so grateful; I felt so fortunate that I came out the winner,” Coulson continued. “When it happened the second day, I was like, ‘Oh, no, this is impossible.’ It didn’t work out for me on the third day, but just very grateful and fortunate to have this happen to me.” DP danapointtimes.com

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GUEST OPINION | The Real Estate Guru® by Phil Immel

Housing Market Q&A Question: Dear Guru®, how much extra value does an ocean view add to a home?

Answer: In Dana Point and other coastal areas, an ocean view obviously enhances value. To what extent? It is very subjective and differs on every home, as each location is unique. A Realtor® will input certain fields in the MLS that give a general idea of some of the THE REAL ESTATE location terms we GURU hear. However, the BY PHIL IMMEL only way to evaluate for certain is to visit the property with an experienced local agent. Some of the primary terms you hear include these: PEEK-A-BOO VIEW: This is when you see a slice of the ocean. UNOBSTRUCTED VIEW: This means when no rooftops of other homes are obstructing the line-of-sight where the sea meets the land. CATALINA ISLAND VIEW: Do you see all of it end-to-end or a portion? The island gives a perspective like a painting, to add to amazing ocean views during the day and spectacular sunsets especially when it’s backlit. The more you can see of

Catalina Island enhances a home’s value.

father of three children, now all adults. After four decades of representing first-time buyers, I relate to the current conundrum young families face in California when searching for a home. Orange County is one of the most expensive areas in the country to own a home, especially after the hyperactive appreciation in the past two years. Homes increased nearly 40% post-pandemic. Why? Because of artificially low mortgage rates due to the government’s effort to restart the economy—combined with a severe shortage of inventory (listings). The initial volatility in the stock market and housing market should stabilize later this year. Generally, there’s an overreaction to raising rates and then they recess back somewhat. I would start actively shopping for a home while the market adjusts. Don’t expect property values to drop. The headlines are sensationalized. What’s happening is overzealous agents and sellers are severely overpricing listings, and 25% of them are being reduced daily. The list price, that is—not sales prices. Why? Because there is still a historic shortage of active listings—50% fewer listings in Orange County than pre-pandemic levels. High demand and low supply are keeping values firm. And it is expected to remain that way for the foreseeable future. Foreclosures are virtually non-existent. Much tighter loan underwriting since the 2008 debacle has greatly increased the quality of loans, so equity in homes has skyrocketed in recent years. This is the opposite of 2008. Any borrower in financial trouble can sell the house and come out with significant cash. All the doomsday headlines in the media are selling papers, but remember to read the details and look at accurate data. Generally, the fourth quarter is the best time to buy a house, because sellers get real about the new market, and seasonality hits the slowest months due to the holidays. Mortgage rates will improve but will not go back to 3%. Rents will continue to escalate. At some point, you have to jump in. Get prequalified now, monitor rates, and pull the trigger sooner than later. Interview a great and knowledgeable buyer’s agent and get started now. Good luck! Have a real estate question? Email Phil Immel at phil@realestateguru.com. Visit realestateguru.com. The Guru® has more than four decades of experience listing and selling homes in South Orange County. As a licensed real estate broker, Phil majored in Real Estate at San Diego State University and is also an expert in mortgage, title, escrow, appraisal and negotiations. DP

WHITEWATER VIEW: Value increases when you can see the magic of waves crashing. It is mesmerizing and therapeutic. Additionally, if you can see the waves crash, you are likely to hear them, too. Nature at its best! ROCK VIEW: This is when the waves crash over the rocks near the surfline. A large swell can blast against the rocks and spray several feet into the air. Tantalizing, to say the least. SAND VIEW: To see the beach view with the tide expanding and contracting adds to the beauty and value as well. DISTANCE VIEW OF THE OCEAN OR HARBOR: Watching surfers catch waves while sailboats pass by and powerboats cruise creates a spectacular visual experience. It adds life to the pristine beach lifestyle. WHALES, DOLPHINS AND BIRDS: If your home is oceanfront, you will be able to see whales migrating, dolphins playing, and pelicans flying by in formation at eye-level from your backyard. In summary, a better combination of the views will enhance your home’s value from hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars. When in doubt, have a Licensed Appraiser or Coastal Realtor® ascertain a more precise value. Don’t bother with Zillow’s “Zestimate” or the technology sites’ algorithms. Unlike investment or commercial real estate, residential real estate values have an emotional value that may exceed a logical price by as much as 20-50%.

Q: My wife and I recently had our first child and want to buy a home in the next year. Apartment living is not conducive to having a child. I read many real estate articles and listen to podcasts, and I’m thoroughly confused if I should wait a couple of years or start sooner. Guru®, what do you suggest?

A: Welcome to fatherhood. I am a proud

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COUNTRY DANCING AT SWALLOW’S 6-10:30 p.m. Put on your cowboy boots and hat to dance the night away at this popular San Juan Capistrano dive bar. Dancing lessons will be held from 6-7 p.m., and dancing will go on until 10:30. There will also be $21 prime steak dinners that night and happy hour all day. Swallow’s Inn, 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. 949.493.3188. swallowsinn.com.

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FRIDAY | 05 ‘FRI-YAY FUN’ WOOD WORKSHOP 6-9 p.m. Spend a Friday night crafting a unique item to call your own. Customize a wood sign, bath tray, photo frame, or other item during this hands-on workshop. Registration can be done beforehand online. AR Workshop San Juan Capistrano, 31107 Rancho Viejo Road, Suite B2. 949.482.1362. arworkshop.com. CONCERT AT THE COACH HOUSE 8 p.m. Grateful Dead tribute band Skeleton Crew will perform. Tickets are $20. Doors open at 6 p.m. The Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. 949.496.8930. thecoachhouse.com. LIVE MUSIC AT STILLWATER 9 p.m. ’80s hits band Wayward Sons will perform. StillWater Spirits & Sounds, 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point. 949.661.6003. danapointstillwater.com.

SATURDAY | 06 RANCHO MISSION VIEJO FARMERS MARKET 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Come enjoy the farmers market held in Rancho Mission Viejo on the first Saturday of every month. There will be vendors, food and sometimes live music. The event is hosted by the Ladera Rancho Chamber of Commerce. Playtime for kids is available inside The Pavilion Gym during the event. Follow the Farmers Market on The Ranch page on Instagram for updates and more information. The Pavilion, 2 Tierno Road, Dana Point Times August 5-11, 2022

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SATURDAY | 06 FESTIVAL OF BUTTERFLIES 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Goin’ Native Therapeutic Gardens will host the fourth annual Festival of the Butterflies. There will be a kids’ parade, butterfly headpiece contest and more fun activities to celebrate nature, gardening and the outdoors. Los Rios Park, 31791 Los Rios Street, San Juan Capistrano. goinnative.net. Rancho Mission Viejo. laderaranchochamber.org.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE ROOFTOP 1-5 p.m. Enjoy a night of outdoor entertainment at one of San Juan Capistrano’s newest restaurants. Guitarist Mike Hamilton will perform. Get ready to order some food and drinks and enjoy the patio view of downtown San Juan. The Rooftop Kitchen + Bar, 31781 Camino Capistrano, Suite 301, San Juan Capistrano. 949.503.3358. rooftopoc.com.

CONCERT AT THE COACH HOUSE 8 p.m. Pop artist Richie Kotzen will perform. Tickets are $30. Doors open at 6 p.m. The Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. 949.496.8930. thecoachhouse.com. LIVE MUSIC AT THE POINT 8:30 p.m. Living in Stereo will perform live. The Point Restaurant and Bar, 34085 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point. 949.464.5700. thepointrestaurantandbar.com.

LIVE MUSIC AT TREVOR’S 2 p.m. Ever wanted to relax with some calming outdoor live music as the trains come and go? Stop by at Trevor’s for soothing sounds, food and a close view of downtown San Juan Capistrano. Michael Lucas will perform. Trevor’s at the Tracks, 26701 Verdugo Street, San Juan Capistrano. 949.493.9593. trevorsatthetracks.com.

LIVE MUSIC AT STILLWATER 9 p.m. Southern Rock band Kick Buck will perform live. StillWater Spirits & Sounds, 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point. 949.661.6003. danapointstillwater.com.

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LIVE MUSIC AT STILLWATER 5 p.m. Moondog Miller Band will perform live. StillWater Spirits & Sounds, 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point. 949.661.6003. danapointstillwater.com.

LOW-COST PET VACCINE CLINIC 10 -11:30 a.m. The Feed Barn offers lowcost vaccinations for all dogs and cats every month. All veterinary services are provided by Vet Care Vaccination Services, Inc. The low-cost clinic offers vaccination packages, microchips, physical exams, prescription flea control, fecal exams and diagnostic testing on-site. Vet Care, 34192 Doheny Park Road, Capistrano Beach. 714.895.8600. vetcarepetclinic.com.

CONCERT AT THE COACH HOUSE 8 p.m. Live music is featured at this popular South Orange County venue. The Everly Brothers Experience will perform. Tickets are $25. Doors open at 6 p.m. The Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. 949.496.8930. thecoachhouse.com. Page 8

MISSION CLUBHOUSE ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Bring the kids to Mission San Juan Capistrano for hands-on, fun educational activities in the Mission Clubhouse space. Youngsters can weave baskets, build structural arches with miniature blocks, and engage in more Mission-themed tasks. Clubhouse events are scheduled every day from Tuesday through Sunday. Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano. 949.234.1300. missionsjc.com. KOI FISH FEEDING AT THE MISSION 12:45 p.m. Enjoy an outdoor afternoon at the Mission San Juan Capistrano fountain while feeding koi fish. The event is fun for kids and families and is scheduled every day from Tuesday through Sunday. Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano. 949.234.1300. missionsjc.com.

WEDNESDAY | 10 TRIVIA NIGHT AT THE BREWHOUSE 6:30-8:30 p.m. The BrewHouse hosts a trivia night every Wednesday. Test your knowledge with friends, or show up solo and join a team. The BrewHouse, 31896 Plaza Drive, Suite D3, San Juan Capistrano. 949.481.6181. brewhousesjc.com.

THURSDAY | 11 LIVE MUSIC AT STILLWATER 7 p.m. Bad Ass Company, a Bad Company tribute band, will perform live. StillWater Spirits & Sounds, 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point. 949.661.6003. danapointstillwater.com. CONCERT AT THE COACH HOUSE 8 p.m. Blues artist Dennis Jones Band will perform live. Tickets are $20. Doors open at 6 p.m. The Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. 949.496.8930. thecoachhouse.com. danapointtimes.com

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ON STAGE AT THE COACH HOUSE

SHOW DETAILS

CRASH TEST DUMMIES

What: Crash Test Dummies When: Saturday, Aug. 13. Doors open at 6 p.m.; concert starts at 8 p.m. Where: 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano For tickets or more info: thecoachhouse.com. Tickets are $35.

BY COLLIN BREAUX, DANA POINT TIMES

mm mmm mmm mmm. So goes the refrain from the ’90s hit song by Crash Test Dummies. Come Aug. 13, the audience at The Coach House will surely be humming along. The Canadian band—famous for their 1993 hit album God Shuffled His Feet—will be stopping at the San Juan Capistrano venue as part of a 2022 tour. The South Orange County concert will be only one of three California gigs for Crash Test Dummies, the other two being in San Francisco and Sacramento. Lead singer Brad Roberts, whose deep voice provides the memorable melody of their famous single, said the upcoming San Juan show will be a combination of songs from God Shuffled His Feet and other albums. Jones doesn’t recall playing The Coach House before and was curious about the venue. When told about the building’s layout, which includes table seating in front of the stage, his

Fans of ’90s alternative rock can hum along when Crash Test Dummies plays The Coach House on Aug. 13. Photo: Courtesy of Crash Test Dummies

anticipation for the concert grew. All the original members of Crash Test Dummies will be on stage except their harmonica player. The band is, as Jones puts it, “making up for lost time” with the tour, because they had to cancel previously scheduled shows during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s tour will also take them farther up the West Coast to Portland and Seattle. “You drive, drive and drive through towns,” Jones said. “Sometimes, they’re far apart.” Like many other musicians and performing artists, Crash Test Dummies is getting back into touring after the global

shutdown. Their North American dates come on the heels of a recent European tour, where Jones raved about the coffee and hotel breakfast options. Particularly, he reminisced about the salty scrambled eggs and cured meats he sampled in Germany and other countries. “They are unbelievably huge, lavish spreads,” Jones said.“Every day, fresh bread.” The North American tour will conclude on their home turf of Canada, coming full circle. Jones kept busy during the COVID-19 lockdown and, unlike some other people, didn’t get antsy during it—which he partly attributes to sharing an apartment with his “beautiful wife.” He took the time

AT THE MOVIES

‘Marcel the Shell’ Charms the Heart BY MEGAN BIANCO, DANA POINT TIMES

t’s fitting that during the same season that Steven Spielberg’s E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) is getting re-released, we also have a new movie with one of the most adorable, non-human characters on film since the friendly alien 40 years ago. Dean Fleischer-Camp’s Marcel the Shell with Shoes On, now in theaters, is my choice for best family film this year thus far, just behind Céline Sciamma’s Petite Maman. And it’s all because of a simple, sassy, animated seashell and a lovely voiceover performance by comedienne Jenny Slate. In an Airbnb, a filmmaker/documentarian (played by Fleischer-Camp in a scripted version of himself) decides to film a stray, talking shell with a large eye,

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mouth and tiny shoes. The little object goes by Marcel (Slate), and he lives an ordinary life in the house, or as ordinary as life can be for a 1-inch-tall seashell. Along with Dean and Marcel’s grandmother Connie, or ‘Nan’ (Isabella Rossellini), Marcel takes the world by storm via Dean’s YouTube channel, social media and local news.

Rosa Salazar and Thomas Mann play a dysfunctional couple who owned the house Marcel grew up in, and Lesley Stahl of CBS’ 60 Minutes appears as herself and the host of Marcel’s favorite TV show. Marcel the Shell originated as three short films (2010-14) by Fleischer-Camp and Slate—who were married at the

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to jump back into musical education and learned to play the classical piano. “I’m not a piano player,” he said. “I’m taking it up in my old age.” Jones acknowledged that classical piano is a bit different than the folktined rock of Crash Test Dummies, who are celebrating their 30th anniversary as they hit the road to play in front of fans. “It makes me feel old, but very grateful,” Jones said. “We have a loyal following.” He attributes that enduring interest to the storytelling and lyrical aspect of Crash Test Dummies, who touch upon childhood and religious experiences in “Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm.” Jones said he has also personally read comments from people who are struck by the “sonic quality” of the music. “It has a thickly layered veneer to it,” he said. DP

time—and now excels with an official storyline and runtime. Like ET, Marcel just wants to be reunited with his family—or his “community” as the shell calls them—with the help of a new friend. The feature is a mix of a lot of things, while also being its own thing completely. The “mockumentary” style is clever, because we see 90% of the story through Marcel’s POV, and humans are almost always exposed peripherally. FleischerCamp’s meta input of casting himself and subtle referencing his own marriage aren’t too on the nose or distracting. The setting has elements of Mary Norton’s children’s book The Borrowers (1952) and John Roberts’ Paulie (1998), but it charms its way into viewers’ hearts through a new, modern take of social media attention and reminders of “the real world.” The use of stop-motion animation, rather than CGI, for Marcel, Connie and the other little creatures also makes the mood and atmosphere feel more timeless. Along with an adorable, a capella cover of the Eagles’“Peaceful, Easy Feeling” sung by the title character, Marcel the Shell with Shoes On is perfect for both families and adults this summer. DP

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Say hello to Buster, a 3-month-old cutie with personality to match. In typical kitten fashion, Buster finds fun all around him. The whole world is his toybox! When he is finally ready for a rest, though, he is the sweetest of cuddle buddies. Buster gets along with other cats and would make a wonderful addition to almost any home. If you would like to know more about Buster, please call the San Clemente/Dana Point Animal Shelter at 949.492.1617 or visit with him at 221 Avenida Fabricante, San Clemente.

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Welcome to the 19th Hole The Summer of Golf examined the sport’s post-pandemic popularity boom at local courses in South Orange County and showcased the play of each course through the eyes of our resident normal, below-average new golfer BY ZACH CAVANAGH, DANA POINT TIMES

e’ve reached the end, dear readers. The Summer of Golf has come to a close here on the sports page of the Dana Point Times, and it barely feels like we even hit the turn. That’s because there really is so much depth to the entirety of the South Orange County golf scene beyond just the five public courses in the three cities of San Clemente, Dana Point and San Juan Capistrano. There are certainly more courses just outside those borders that would’ve been perfect candidates for this series, especially knowing they are favorites of local area golfers. Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club in Mission Viejo is known as a tougher, high-end track nestled into the valley of Trabuco Creek. Ben Brown’s Golf Course at The Ranch at Laguna Beach is a delightfully scenic and easy-going 9-hole course tucked into the Aliso Creek canyon, and it’s also an exquisite dinner spot. For the new and average golfer, like myself, that the Summer of Golf was geared toward, I’d recommend Oso Creek Golf Course in Mission Viejo. It plays like a dream for beginners at only 3,670 yards and a slope rating of 102. It’s only a par-61 with 11 par-3s and no par-5s. It won’t be overly frustrating to a new golfer, and its green fees are some of the most attractive around. And for those truly just picking up clubs and learning the game, the Lake Forest Golf and Practice Center offers extremely cheap fees on its 9-hole course and a double-decker driving range. There’s certainly no shortage of golf in Orange County at large, but as this series Dana Point Times August 5-11, 2022

The Summer of Golf has provided many lessons and plenty of inspiration to get out to the course regularly, to keep on swinging and to have fun at Shorecliffs Golf Club, the Municipal Golf Course and Talega Golf Club in San Clemente, Monarch Beach Golf Links in Dana Point and San Juan Hills Golf Club in San Juan Capistrano. Photos: Zach Cavanagh

has shown, it’s hard to beat the local amenities down here. The five local public courses offered a bit of everything. Shorecliffs Golf Club in San Clemente gave an affordable price point and the promise of a bright future for the local course. The San Clemente Municipal Golf Course offered great views and great golf at a decent price, and it let you know the health of the local game with the competitive race for tee times. Talega Golf Club in San Clemente provided some of the best pure golf you will find, but it

also gave the opportunity to compare what price, value and overall experience mean to you as a golfer. Monarch Beach Golf Links in Dana Point supplied the best of the best in terms of views, course maintenance and service and showcased how far the value of a course can go if the experience goes with it. San Juan Hills Golf Club in San Juan Capistrano demonstrated what that fullday leisure experience can be at a golf course and, again, showed how far value

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can go at a course beyond just the golf or even a single visit. Each course also offered golf lessons. I don’t mean golf lessons with a teacher, although they each do offer those. I mean lessons in the game, or how to approach playing the game. Whether it was the narrow fairways of Shorecliffs, the battle with hills at the Muni, the fight out of the sand at Monarch, the length on the back nine at Talega or the doglegs at San Juan Hills, each course certainly possessed its physical danapointtimes.com

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challenges from which to learn. However, what I learned most from taking on this series is that mental approach. First and foremost, I learned to get better at this game, you need to play and practice regularly to be able to implement those physical things you learn and keep improving. My game improved more in these five weeks than it had over any similar stretch just because I was going out there and swinging it each week. You have to commit to getting out there and playing. The second part of the mental approach–and I know this can be hard with as frustrating a game as golf is--is to just take it easy. You’re not out there trying to qualify for the Masters. The LIV Golf Tour isn’t going to be sending you a $200 million offer. You’re out there to have fun. If you harbor that frustration through every single swing, you’re not going to have a good time, and, honestly, you’re probably going to ruin it for your group, too. Paired with the mentality of playing the game “nice and easy,” especially for new golfers, try to limit your damage. You’re going to blow up on some holes. It will always happen. However, if you can limit the frustration and clear your head for the next swing, you can get out of that rough. You can make up that penalty drop. You can get out of the sand cleanly and onto the green. You can take a 2-putt instead of a 3- or 4-putt. Again, all in all, the game is supposed to be fun. So, while the Summer of Golf has ended in these pages, summer is far from done, and there’s never a bad time to golf in South Orange County. Get out there regularly, keep swinging those clubs, and have a good time. DP

Local Youth Golfer Advances in Drive, Chip & Putt Qualifiers BY ZACH CAVANAGH, DANA POINT TIMES

Charlotte Smith. Photo: Courtesy of Evie Coss

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hat better way to close out the Summer of Golf than by highlighting a youth golfer who’s making some waves this summer. Charlotte Smith of San Clemente took a step toward competing at Augusta National Golf Club last month with a firstplace finish in a Drive, Chip & Putt event in Riverside. Smith finished first in the Girls 12-13 division in a local qualifier at Victoria Club in Riverside. At these events, participants attempt

three shots per skill—total distance driving and distance to the hole for chipping and putting—with points accumulated for each skill (with a maximum of 75 points per skill). Smith was the second-highest scorer in each of the three skills, with a 34 in driving, 40 in chipping and 45 in putting for a first-place total of 119. Smith now moves on to the Sub-Regional Qualifier at Coto de Caza Golf & Racquet Club on Monday, Aug. 8, and if she finishes in the top two of her age bracket, she’ll advance to the Region-

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al Qualifier in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Sept. 25. The overall champion in each age group at regionals advances to the National Finals, which take place the Sunday before next year’s Masters Tournament. Smith is a San Clemente golfer, born and trained. She’s had instruction at the Municipal Course, was part of the junior golf league at Talega Golf Club and nailed her first hole-in-one at age 11 last year. Smith has the mantra of “go big or go home,” and she’ll certainly be swinging big at Coto de Caza on Monday. DP

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Cross-Stepping Through the Glass Ceiling For the first time ever, 2 women will serve as tour manager and head judge of the WSL Longboard Tour BY JAKE HOWARD, DANA POINT TIMES

rofessional longboarding took a step forward last week, when the World Surf League named two women to be take the reins of the WSL Longboard Tour. Kirra Seale is the new Senior Manager of the Longboard Tour, while Tory Gilkerson of San Clemente will step into the role of head judge. This is the first time in WSL history that two women will serve as tour manager and head judge. “This is an exciting chapter for longboarding, and I am confident in these two women at the helm,” said Jessi Miley-Dyer, WSL SVP of Tours and Head of Competition. “I look forward to working with Tory and Kirra to continue to develop and grow WSL’s Longboard Tour and competitive opportunities for surfers.” Seale originally hails from Hawaii, while Gilkerson was born and raised on the cobblestone goodness of San Onofre. Gilkerson first qualified for the WSL Longboard Tour a decade ago and won the WSL Longboard World Title in 2016. She also won the ISA longboard title in 2018.

Tory Gilkerson, a native of San Clemente, celebrates winning the gold medal in the Women’s Division of the 2018 ISA World Longboard Surfing Championship at Riyue Bay in Wanning, China. Photo: Courtesy of ISA/Sean Evans

Throughout her years as a competitor, Gilkerson also took a keen interest in becoming a judge. Applying the work ethic that helped carry her to the highest level in the sport, she dedicated herself to learning the ins and outs of judging surf contests. After working her way up from regional events to the WSL Qualifying Series, Gilkerson stepped up in the past two years to judge the WSL Championship Tour, Challenger Series and Longboard Tour. Most notably, she served as a judge in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, where surfing made its Olympic debut. “I am excited to bring my experience as a CT-level judge and top-level longboarder to the Head Judge position,” said Gilkerson. “My priority in this role is to provide clear and fair judging to the surfers. I plan to make traditional longboarding criteria understandable and more transparent while working with the panel to

promote the style of surfing that demonstrates the key elements of the criteria and the overall vision of traditional longboarding. I also hope to create a scale that encourages the surfers to push the level of their surfing and further advance the sport.” Meanwhile, Seale grew up on the famed North Shore of Oahu and has been a fixture on the WSL Longboard Tour for the past six years. At the time it was announced that she would be stepping into the tour manager role, she was ranked ninth on the WSL Longboard Tour, but she will now be stepping away from competition to focus her energy and talent on making the magic happen. The best result of her career came in 2017, when she finished runner-up to reigning, back-to-back world champ Honolulu Blomfield at the Turtle Bay Resort Pro. Seale has been a strong competitor in the longboard community and has competed on the WSL Longboard Tour for the past six years. Through her experience competing, she has developed a comprehensive understanding of competitive longboarding and established a strong relationship with the competitors. “I am coming into this role with a unique perspective, because I competed on the Longboard Tour for the past several years,” said Seale. “I understand the competition as a competitor, but I also understand what is required from a business perspective for the WSL Longboard Tour to thrive. I am excited about my work to support longboarding and develop this competitive platform. Surfing is my passion, and longboarding is my heart. This is not just a job. This is what I love.” News of Seale’s and Gilkerson’s new roles came just before the second and penultimate event on the 2022 WSL Longboard Tour, the Vans Duct Tape Invitational and Festival, which is running in conjunction with the Vans U.S. Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach (Aug. 3-7). Jake Howard is local surfer and freelance writer who lives in San Clemente. A former editor at Surfer Magazine, The Surfer’s Journal and ESPN, today he writes for a number of publications, including Picket Fence Media, Surfline and the World Surf League. He also works with philanthropic organizations such as the Surfing Heritage and Culture Center and the Positive Vibe Warriors Foundation. DP

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LEXI RYNNE BY JAKE HOWARD, DANA POINT TIMES

ust when the water warms up and the weather improves, all of a sudden, the 2022-23 school year is knocking on the door. Barreling into sixth grade at Bernice Ayer Middle School, San Clemente’s Lexi Rynne is fired up for the adventures ahead. Learning to surf at the ripe age of 11, Lexi explains, “I was in Kauai when my uncle pushed me into my first wave.” This summer, she’s been logging some serious water time around the local lineups. “I mostly surf at Cotton’s with Anthony Maltese’s SC Surf Club. I also like to surf at Lowers, Church and Middles,” Lexi

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says. “I’ve been going a lot this summer with friends and for training with my other coach, Jack Lazenby.” Lexi dove into the world of WSA contests this past year and is pumped to pull the jersey on again this upcoming season. In terms of surf stars whom she admires, Lexi says, “Two people I look up to are Carissa Moore and Griffin Colapinto, because they are the best of the best, and they are so mindful and happy all the time.” In terms of what inspires her to get in the water, Lexi’s motivation is unwavering. “When I am surfing, I am doing what I love, and I can work on my surfing goals like getting better at big cutbacks,” she says. If you have a candidate for Grom of the Week, we want to know. Send an email to jakehoward1@gmail.com. DP

Water Temperature: 68-70 Degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: 6-8 Outlook: On Friday the South/ southwest swell eases for waist to chest high waves, (3-4’), then the swell holds over the weekend with thigh to stomach high surf, (2-3’+). The pattern of light winds in the morning, and light+ to moderate afternoon onshores continues Friday through Sunday.

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