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Ava August, 15, is looking forward to a career in music and singing after making it to the top 12 on American Idol. Photo: Lillian Boyd

CUSD to Reopen Campuses Full-Time Next School Year

How Surfers Can Take Care of Their Eyes

DHHS Football Coach Steps Down

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TOP NEWS DANA POINT SHOULD KNOW THIS WEEK

Dana Point Announces Outdoor Summer Events, Concerts in the Park

BY LILLIAN BOYD, DANA POINT TIMES

The City of Dana Point is bringing live events back for the summer, including Movies in the Park, 4th of July Fireworks and Concerts in the Park.

All community events will be held in accordance with the most current guidance from state and/or local health care agencies in place at the time of the event. Social distancing and face coverings may be required.

In addition to announcing its slate of live summer events, the city will resume free weekend trolley service on Memorial Day weekend, as of May 28. On June 25, the trolley service will begin daily service continuing through Labor Day weekend.

“We are thrilled to announce our summer events for Dana Point,” said Dana Point Mayor Jamey Federico. “We’ve endured a lot over this past year, and with the governor’s announcement to fully reopen California on June 15th, we’ve got a fun-filled summer planned. All I can

say is, Dana Point, let’s go! Let’s enjoy the beaches, dining out, shopping and coming together once again in our parks.”

Another opportunity to get out this summer and support local businesses is through the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce and City of Dana Point Hop & Shop, a community campaign encouraging residents and visitors to support local businesses and explore Dana Point—all while aboard the summer trolley. Special offers will be available to the public while riding the trolley, on the DP Trolley App, and at danapointchamber.com.

Movies in the Park will be held at 8 p.m. each Friday in June at Lantern Bay Park. Movies to be shown include: Jumanji: The Next Level, The Sandlot, The Croods:A New Age, and Abominable.

Independence Day Fireworks will take place on the 4th of July at 9 p.m. The fireworks are launched from a barge off

Independence Day fireworks will take place on the 4th of July at 9 p.m. The fireworks are launched from a barge off the coastline of Doheny State Beach. Photo: File

the coastline of Doheny State Beach.

Live music returns on July 18 during Concerts in the Park. The free concerts, starting at 3 p.m., each feature two bands, and are held at Sea Terrace Park. The first concert will feature DSB—The Next Best Thing to Journey and The Reflexx. Additional concerts include Tricia Freeman’s Tribute to Female Rock Stars, and Mirage Visions of Fleetwood Mac on July 25; Listen to the Music—The Doobie Brothers Experience, and The Eagles Experience on August 1; The Piano Men Genera-

Capo Unified Plans to Reopen Campuses Full-Time Next School Year

A discussion on the very topic of mask requirements came up during the CUSD board meeting this month. Gregory Merwin, chief academic officer for education and support services, said the district anticipates masks will likely continue to be required.

“We expect to hear more from the governor,” Merwin said. “He mentioned June 15 as a date where additional information will be shared.”

Merwin also cited information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding the effectiveness of masks, in terms of limiting the spread of COVID-19. Some parents who commented during the meeting spoke out against the effectiveness of masks.

“We will be watching very closely on CDPH guidance, because as a public entity, CDPH sets that standard of care for us as a public school district,” Merwin said.

“We must follow CDPH’s guidance. We do not have an option as a public school district.”

Trustee Gila Jones said everything they do in a public school is regulated by the state.

“You can say, well, just violate the rules,” Jones said. “But they’re the ones who send us the money. If we don’t follow their

BY COLLIN BREAUX, DANA POINT TIMES

Lining up with other aspects of daily life in California gradually reopening, and with the support from parents, the Capistrano Unified School District is eyeing a full-time, five-day return to campus for students during the 2021-22 school year, starting in August.

District staff previewed aspects of what’s called the “reopening 2.0 plan” during a Board of Trustees meeting on April 21. The plan that was presented was a draft, and trustees did not vote on any details. Approval for a final plan is expected during next month’s BOT meeting on May 19.

Teachers union members were consulted when coming up with the reopening plan, which would bring all students back to CUSD campuses full-time for the following school year, slated to begin Aug. 17.

The reopening plan, if approved, would follow all guidelines from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), including requiring masks for students. The district would work to reduce class sizes at schools.

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follow a traditional bell schedule. The reopening plan would also bring back physical education and elective courses that were cut from the curriculum during the current 2020-21 school year.

The district’s discussions on next school year’s reopening come as middle and high school campuses this week welcomed back more of their students for in-person instruction. On-campus capacity expanded to four days a week for the remainder of the current school year.

CUSD students gradually began returning to campuses on a limited capacity back in September. Campuses initially closed in March 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic began. Online instruction was instituted afterward, with parents and trustees criticizing the initial level of quality of the distance learning curriculum.

While on campus, students are to continue wearing face masks in and out of the classrooms, with the exception of their lunch hour.

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tions—Music of Billy Joel, and Kenny Metcalf as Elton John on August 8; and New Caribbean featuring Einstein Brown, and Garratt Wilkin & The Parrotheads on August 15. For more information, go to danapoint.org/residents/events-activities.

Summer will wrap up with the return of REDO market, scheduled for August 22 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visitors can stroll along Del Prado while visiting vintage and makers booths, listening to live music, and supporting the local restaurants and merchants.

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rules, they can actually defund us.”

Capo Unified intends to still provide a separate online learning program if families choose to not send a student back to campus. The online model will also follow a traditional bell schedule.

District staff plans to educate and reach out to families about the reopening, and it will launch a reopening 2.0 website for families before the August start date. danapointtimes.com

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Born to Sing DHHS Freshman Ava August Looks Ahead after ‘American Idol’

BY LILLIAN BOYD, DANA POINT TIMES

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hen Ava August (Zaharek) was 8 years old, she attended a Katy Perry concert donning a banana costume.

August had heard that fans in costume had a higher chance of being invited on stage or being granted exclusive backstage access.

“But we were back in the nosebleed seats. There’s no way she saw us,” August said with a laugh.

After successfully making it to the final 12 round of season 19 of American Idol, it’s safe to say that this time August made her impression on Perry, who judges contestants alongside Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie. After being voted off the show ahead of the final nine, 15-year-old August says she has no regrets—and is looking ahead toward a musical career.

Looking back, the Dana Hills High School freshman’s foundation of music began with her parents’ eclectic taste for music: honoring the classics while embracing new sounds.

“Our family actually isn’t musical at all … but we’re music enthusiasts,” said August’s mom, Amy Zaharek. “We’d play reggae, we’d play the oldies like Elvis Presley, Queen, Elton John, Fleetwood Mac. But current stuff, too ... whatever mood we were in.”

When August began to seek out her own music to listen to, she gravitated toward artists such as Adele, Lady Gaga, Ed Sheeran, Julia Michaels and Shawn Mendes.

“It was when she was about 8 years old and she decided to sing the National Anthem at a youth basketball game …”

Zaharek said. “That’s when we heard her and really were like, ‘Whoa.’”

August recalls her nervousness ahead of the gig—but that was part of what made the thrill of performing like an addiction.

“Since I’ve come into this world, I’ve felt like I was destined to do this,” August said. “I’m destined to sing and perform for people. It really feels like this is what I’m meant to do.”

After her first few public stints, August begged her mom to let her go to a vocal coach—which helped refine and develop Dana Point Times April 30-May 6, 2021

Ava August, 15, got her first ukulele when she was 10 years old—which fostered her singing, songwriting and attraction to other musical instruments. Photo: Lillian Boyd

wasn’t sure if I wanted to do another reality show,” August said. “But I thought, ‘What do I have to lose?’ All my performances had been canceled because of COVID. I was singing for my walls at that point.”

It was a decision that August rejoices in making. Reflecting back, a major highlight in the show’s season was August’s opportunity to sing an original song.

“I decided to do an original song, and it was a huge risk, because doing an original on the show can be very scary,” August said. “And so I just stayed true to myself and I kind of blocked out everything around me. I stayed with my roots.”

In the performance that aired on Monday, March 29, she decided to sing “Ghost of You,” written during the pandemic about eight months ago in her bedroom.

“I wrote the song about just a strong emotion I was feeling, just like losing someone who you love dearly and them kind of leaving you … going away out of your life,” August said.“That’s what the song is about, how you’re left with the ghost.”

August performed her song without a band or backup.

“It was really meaningful. It means a lot to me and is very close to my heart,” August said. “So I performed that song and gave it my all. I put everything out there, I poured my emotions out.”

August had also previously performed Olivia Rodrigo’s “Driver’s License” and teamed up with Josh Groban for a theatrical performance of Joni Mitchell’s typically unadorned “Both Sides Now.” “Do you realize you are singing far beyond your age?” Richie said in re-

August as an artist. But Zaharek attributes August’s further artistic development to learning to play instruments.

“We were on a family trip to Kauai, and I saw this shop with all these beautiful ukuleles. I went inside and spoke to the owner and told her I was a singer,” August said.“The owner tells me to go to her son’s music shop on the island and sing for him.”

August, who was 10 years old at the time, followed through with the woman’s instructions and walked into her son’s shop, Komoa Ukelele Company, and sang “When I Was Your Man” by Bruno Mars and “Stay with Me” by Sam Smith.

“Right there, on the spot, they gifted me my first-ever ukulele,” August said.

“That’s really how I started playing the ukulele. It fostered my songwriting and fostered my interest in learning other instruments, too.”

August came back to the hotel that day and wrote her first song, “Mermaid Child.” She went on to continue playing the keyboard as well as the guitar, learning from local teachers including Donna Fidone and Barbie Aglio.

August continued to play gigs locally and even performed the National Anthem at the time capsule ceremony held in Dana Point Harbor in 2019.

In the summer of 2020, August was scouted to audition for American Idol, thanks to her social media showcasing her singing. She impressed the first panel of judges over Zoom and went on for further auditioning in San Diego in October.

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sponse to her performance. “If this is you at 15, then you with your driver’s license, you’re going to be terrifying.”

Perry, who may have missed sight of August in her banana costume all those years ago, described August as an old soul.

“I think your soul is saying I’m coming back this time. I’m going to do it right, 100 percent, ace this test of life and become that queen,” Perry said. “You better buckle up, honey, all those licenses are coming.”

August described that moment as surreal. “Overall, it was such a great experience. I got to show sides of myself that I don’t typically have the opportunity to show. Performing alongside Josh Groban, I really got to push boundaries that I haven’t pushed before—that style was so different from anything I’ve done.”

“I came into the competition wanting to share something I’m passionate about, and that’s singing. I wanted to meet people, open doors and create opportunities,” August said.

Since returning to Orange County, August is as invigorated as ever to continue the momentum toward a career in singing. Whether it’s rehearsing, reaching out to contacts in the industry or writing daily manifestations of a singing career, August says she remains focused on moving forward toward her goals of singing on stage.

“I want to release an EP, I want a top song on Billboard, I wan to win a Grammy, I want to perform at the Troubadour,” August said. “I’m going to make all of that happen.” DP danapointtimes.com

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GUEST OPINION | Bartlett Bulletin by OC Board Supervisor Lisa Bartlett

IT’S TIME TO ENJOY THE GREAT OUTDOORS!

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ith the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, combined with the arrival of summer-like temperatures and warm coastal breezes, it’s easy to see why so many residents are flocking to Orange County beaches, parks and trails for a well-deserved respite.

Orange County is home to some of the most beautiful beaches, parks and trails in the state, and spring is the perfect time to enjoy nature’s beauty.

There’s nothing like a stroll along Salt Creek Beach, or a hike through Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, to shake the blues away. Increasing evidence demonstrates the many benefits of nature on our psychological and physical well-being, including reduced stress, greater physical health, more creativity and improved concentration.

So, if you’re out and about and inclined to visit one of the county’s wilderness parks, let me point you in the direction of one of my favorite spots—Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park.

Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park is part of the 19,000-acre Laguna Coast Greenbelt and the 38,000-acre National Nature Preserve of Orange County.

The park’s 4,500 acres of coastal canyons, grasslands and oak and sycamore woodlands represent one of the most pristine natural areas in Orange County.

Award-winning enhancements to the park’s main entrance provide a staging area for hikers, bikers and equestrians to start their journey into the park.

The park is rich in human history and features many interesting geological formations and archaeological and BARTLETT paleontological sites.

BULLETIN It also includes a

BY LISA BARTLETT variety of bicycle and equestrian trails, family picnic areas and hiking trails.

One of the newest attractions at the park, which I am very excited about, is the new Aliso and Wood Canyon Visitors Center scheduled to open in early May. The new 2,600 square-foot center will provide park visitors with an introduction to the park’s vast natural and cultural resources and provide a place for outdoor environmental stewardship and education.

The center and public restroom buildings were designed with keeping the site’s natural elements in mind while structurally providing a “light on the land” approach with its unique foundation system that minimizes site grading.

The buildings are surrounded by elevated decking with views into the

canyon. The visitors center includes a reception desk, an interpretive exhibit area and a conference room for educational opportunities, along with park ranger and staff offices.

Roll-up doors provide natural light in the exhibit area and extended “outdoor classroom” opportunities. Slanted windows were designed specifically to minimize bird/glass collision, and building materials are reclaimed and recycled where appropriate.

With the addition of the visitors center, park users will be able to learn about all the great places in the park to experience for their enjoyment, recreation and education. As you venture into our beautiful parkland, please be courteous to others and respect your surroundings.

For more information on the Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park and visitors center, please visit ocparks.com, or follow me on Facebook and Twitter @supervisorlisabartlett. You can also sign up for my newsletter at supbartlett.com.

Lisa Bartlett sits on the Orange County Board of Supervisors, representing the 5th District. She was reelected in 2018. DP

Letter to The Editor

price of a one-bedroom in Dana Point is $2,643, up 5% from last year, so anyone earning minimum wage can’t afford to live in Dana Point. Look on Zillow, Craigslist and other rental sites. Finding anything less than $2,000 is pretty slim, around 4%. So, say you are extremely lucky and find a place for $1,700 a month. To qualify to rent it, owners or property managers are looking for a ratio of 50-60% earnings of $3,400 per month or roughly $20 per hour minimum. This makes it impossible for retired seniors, minimum-wage workers in restaurants, shops and other local businesses to live in Dana Point. This doesn’t’ help our local businesses to recruit and retain workers, either.

The new developments in downtown Dana Point on Pacific Coast Highway/ Del Prado? Those are starting at $4,150 per month, going up to more than $6,000.

Check out shared housing; it’s difficult to find just a room to rent with a

shared bathroom for less than $1,200 per month.

No worries, though, the majority of our city council wants to add more short-term rentals to further deplete our availability of affordable housing. Same old rule applies; just follow the money.

Dana Point residents deserve to vote on short-term rentals. Let us vote!

PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, the DP Times provides Guest Opinion opportunities in which selected columnists’ opinions are shared. The opinions expressed in these columns are entirely those of the columnist alone and do not reflect those of the DP Times or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@danapointtimes.com. The Dana Point Times and Picket Fence Media do not publish content that is defamatory.

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DANA POINT AFFORDABLE LIVING, HARDLY …

CAROL WILSON, Capistrano Beach The article on Dana Point having affordable housing is a joke. Very low-income DP residents earn $52,000 or less a year? You can make your point on just about anything with various surveys or studies. How about reality?

Checking out the average monthly rental for DP, it’s $2,643 per month per rentcafe.com. If you earn a $15/ hour wage, work a 40-hour week, that is $2,600 per month. If you take out SSI, Federal and State income tax, you are netting $1,919 per month. The average Page 5

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GETTING OUT

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WEDNESDAY TO TUESDAY | 5-11 SMALL BUSINESS WEEK For more than 50 years, the U.S. Small Business Administration has celebrated National Small Business Week (NSBW), which recognizes the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. This year is one unlike the half-century that has come before, as small businesses are facing unique challenges together. More than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and they create nearly two out of every three new jobs in the U.S. each year. The SBA encourages the community to shop local and support the small businesses in your community.

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

booth by the train tracks. Face masks are required on all tours until further notice.

26701 Verdugo Street, San Juan Capistrano. 866.446.7803. hauntedoc.com.

etly—no revving, speeding or burnouts.

The Outlets at San Clemente, 101 West Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente. southoccarsandcoffee.com.

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FIRST® TECH CHALLENGE 1-4 p.m. The robotics teams Operation T.A.C., iBOTZ and Brain Stormz will cohost an outdoor FTC scrimmage designed for teens interested in head-to-head competition using a sports model. Teams will design, build, and program their robots to compete on a 12-feet-by-12-feet field, in an alliance format, against other teams.

Robots are built from a reusable platform, powered by Android technology, and programmed using Java-based programming languages. Pacific Coast Church, 2651 Calle Frontera, San Clemente. 949.940.2600. info@pccsc.org.

FREE COMMUNITY ELECTRONIC WASTE DAY 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Computers, monitors, printers, and more—clear the clutter. Goodwill of Orange County turns your electronic waste into new opportunities while saving the planet. For a complete list of items that cannot be accepted, visit opcgoodwill. org/electronics-recycling. The Waste Day will be held at Monarch Bay Plaza, 32840 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point.

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FRIDAY | 30 SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO GHOST WALK 8 p.m. Learn about the eerie history of San Juan Capistrano as you walk through the downtown area and near Mission San Juan Capistrano. The walk is hosted by Haunted Orange County. Attendees are asked to meet at the visitor’s information Dana Point Times April 30-May 6, 2021

SOUTH OC CARS AND COFFEE 9-11 a.m. South OC Cars and Coffee, dubbed the world’s biggest weekly car meet, attracts a mix of 500-1,000 hypercars, supercars, exotics, vintage, classic, muscle and sports cars, hot rods, rat rods, pickups, 4x4s and motorcycles. Those attending are encouraged to practice responsible social distancing. Face masks are not mandatory but are recommended. No cars in before 8:30 a.m. Cars should enter and leave slowly and qui-

SUNDAY | 02 ONLINE TOUR OF MISSION SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO 3 p.m. Mission San Juan Capistrano is offering online guided tours of its historic grounds every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Learn about the history and see the charming grounds and gardens of this South Orange County landmark. Cost is Page 6

$45 for up to four devices, and the Zoom tour lasts up to an hour. Reservations must be made at least 72 hours in advance. Check the Mission website for exact hours. 949.234.1300. missionsjc.com.

WEDNESDAY | 05 BACKYARD OPEN MIC NIGHT AT KNUCKLEHEADS 8-10 p.m. Knuckleheads’ backyard is open for food, drinks and live music. Performers of all skill levels are welcome. If you are a musician, do stand-up comedy or the spoken word, this is the place to be on Wednesday nights. So, come down, grab a drink and go for it. Knuckleheads Sports Bar, 1717 North El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.492.2410. knuckleheadsmusic.com.

THURSDAY | 06 LIVE MUSIC AT TREVOR’S 6 p.m. Eat some food, grab a drink and unwind while listening to live music at Trevor’s at the Tracks. Michael Lucas will perform. Trevor’s at the Tracks, 26701 Verdugo Street, San Juan Capistrano.

949.493.9593. trevorsatthetracks.com. danapointtimes.com

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GUEST OPINION | By Vickie McMurchie

Celebrate Small Business Week in Dana Point

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or more than 50 years, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has celebrated small business owners during National Small Business Week. This week of celebration highlights how vital small businesses are to the nation and economy and offers an opportunity for consumers to rededicate themselves to shopping locally.

Dana Point has a plethora of small businesses that not GUEST OPINION only make our city

BY VICKIE MCMURCHIE unique but enrich our community and drive our local economy. To celebrate and recognize these hard-working businesses, we invite you to join us as we celebrate Small Business Week from May 2-8, 2021.

The Dana Point Chamber of Commerce and City of Dana Point will be visiting lo-

ADOPTABLE PETS OF THE WEEK

Peanut & Butter

cal businesses throughout the week, highlighting some of our favorite spots. Please join us in this weeklong celebration. Here are some ideas of how to celebrate:

munity by sending them an appreciative note or, better yet, leaving them a great review on Google, Yelp or Facebook.

FRIENDLY FRIDAY: Gather your group of friends and head out for a great meal, shopping trip or night on the town.

SUNDAY FUNDAY: Go on a new adventure somewhere in Dana Point you’ve never been before; why let tourists have all the fun?

SELF-CARE SATURDAY: Take some time for you with a day at a local salon or spa, trip to a boutique, or spend the day at the park doing yoga or taking a class at a fitness studio.

MENTION MONDAY: Mention your favorite local business and tag them on social media; encourage your friends and family to learn more or give them a like.

We encourage you to take lots of photos and post about your week on social media using #DanaPointLoyalLocal and tag us @DanaPointChamber so that we can share your experiences and help promote our businesses.

Speaking of our local businesses, the job opportunities for our small business, restaurant, and hospitality workers have been the most profoundly impacted by this pandemic and business sector clo-

TAKEOUT TUESDAY: Eat at a local restaurant—dine in, drive-thru, pick-up or have it delivered.

WELCOME WEDNESDAY: Welcome one of the MANY new local businesses by stopping in to say “hi” or patronize a restaurant or retailer you’ve been meaning to visit.

THANKFUL THURSDAY: Show your appreciation for our small business com-

sures. As capacity restrictions lift and we all return to our favorite spots, please be patient and remember that most of these businesses are running short-staffed and doing the best that they can to welcome you back. I encourage you to visit southocrestaurantjobs.com to learn about the various employment opportunities for the service industry in not only Dana Point but our surrounding cities as well.

The quicker we can get everyone back to work, the better it is for our business community and the economic vitality of our wonderful city.

Vickie McMurchie is the Executive Director of the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce, which is a business membership-based organization with 300 business members representing more than 18,000 employees. DP PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, the DP Times provides Guest Opinion opportunities in which selected columnists’ opinions are shared. The opinions expressed in these columns are entirely those of the columnist alone and do not reflect those of the DP Times or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@danapointtimes.com.

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uinea pig buddies Peanut and Butter are quite the terrific twosome.

Sociable and very food-motivated, these little guys often run over to greet visitors to see what treats are to be had.

Guinea pigs are considered exotic pets and require specific care and diet but can be very fun and rewarding pets. Peanut and Butter would make great additions to just about any home.

If you are interested in adopting Peanut and Butter, please visit san-clemente.org/departments-services/animal-services-casa/adoption-licensing to download an adoption application form. Completed forms can be emailed to animalservices@scdpanimalshelter.org, and you will be contacted about making an interaction appointment.

Sudoku

BY MYLES MELLOR Photo: OC Public Library

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION:

Each Sudoku puzzle consists of a 9x9 grid that has been subdivided into nine smaller grids of 3x3 squares. To solve the puzzle, each row, column and box must contain each of the numbers 1 to 9. Puzzles come in three grades: easy, medium and difficult. Level: Medium Dana Point Times April 30-May 6, 2021

FROM THE ARCHIVES This photograph shows a view

of a crowd at a rock-placing ceremony in Dana Point, on Aug. 29, 1966. It is part of the Lorna Mills/Laguna Federal Collection.

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

See the solution in next week’s issue.

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SPORTS & OUTDOORS

Dana Hills Football Coach Phil Skinner Steps Down After Six Seasons

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, DANA POINT TIMES

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ana Hills co-head football coach Phil Skinner stepped down from the position after six seasons, the Dana Hills athletic department announced via social media on Wednesday, April 28.

Skinner said he had made the decision to resign from his position so he could spend more time with his family: his 9-year-old daughter Stella, 6-year-old son Zane and wife Somer.

“I’m proud of what I did here,” Skinner said. “I had 19 kids on the team when I got here. I’ve got them to where they are, and I feel pretty good about it.”

Skinner said he finalized the decision between the Dolphins’ banquet on Friday and Wednesday, when he met with the Dana Hills administration in the morning to inform them.

“I didn’t sleep much last night at all,” Skinner said of making the decision. “My son’s a football player, so I wanted to spend time coaching him. Taking a head coach role, I don’t get any of that. I don’t get the time to see my daughter’s swim meets or anything like that.

“The drive is still there, but I wanted to take this time for my family.”

Skinner has been a football coach in Orange County for 24 years and had been a part of the Dolphins’ staff for the past 14.

“Phil is an asset to our school and our program,” Dana Hills athletic director Tom Faris said.“I understand where he’s coming from, especially with my own job (as baseball coach) and not being at home. Phil was positive about his decision, and he’s willing to help the new coach out.”

The Dolphins were a collective 15-40 in Skinner’s six seasons as head coach, but the overall number is not indicative of where the Dana Hills program has grown.

Dana Hills went 0-10 and 1-9 in Skinner’s first two seasons at the helm, but the past two seasons have been some of the Dolphins’ most successful in program history. In 2019, Dana Hills started 6-0 for the first time in school history to post the program’s first overall winning record since 2009, and this season, the Dolphins earned their second league title in program history and the first since 2012.

“I had 29 scholar athletes on the team this year; that’s the most ever,” Skinner said. “I’ve instilled the academic portion into their brains. I think they’re listening. I’ve taken this team from an ‘0-fer’ to a successful team, a co-league title. I Dana Point Times April 30-May 6, 2021

Dana Hills co-head football coach Phil Skinner stepped down after six seasons in the position. Skinner had coached at Dana Hills for 14 years. Photo: Alan Gibby/Zone57

feel proud. We’ve pushed it forward. The program has grown.”

Skinner was most proud of how the community support for the program has increased over his tenure, showing that the program has become something with which people want to be associated. Skinner also looked most fondly on the relationships built with his players, especially the seniors.

“I always remember the last games with the seniors,” Skinner said,“and the heartfelt memories you share with those players, especially the ones that were there from the beginning. Giving those seniors the final hug goodbye and thanking them for all they’ve done for the program and the school. It’s culmination of my teaching with them. I teach them football, but I also teach them life. That’s a time I feel good about sending them off into the world.”

Skinner will remain a special education teacher at the school, as he said that it’s his career and what he loves to do. Skinner also stressed that he loved coaching and would be willing to be an assistant or lower-level coach and help the new coach transition into the program.

Dana Hills offensive coordinator Curtis

Madden had been elevated to co-head coach this season, but Faris said the job is wide open to anyone wishing to apply, whether they’re a current coach in the program or outside the program. Faris stated the administration needs to find the best candidate for the position.

“We need to find someone that can continue Phil’s legacy of positive energy,” Faris said. “That’s important for our students, and that’s what they appreciated about him the most.”

Faris said the job opening would be posted officially on Thursday, April 29.

Dolphins Earn 2 MVPs, 6 FirstTeamers in Football League Awards The first season of the Pacific Hills League was incredibly tight, with all three of the league’s games coming down to game-ending, goal-line stands and a combined margin of victory of 15 points.

The end result was a three-way tie for the inaugural league title among Dana Hills (3-2, 1-1), Laguna Hills (2-2, 1-1) and Portola (3-2, 1-1). There were no tiebreakers, as Dana Hills beat Laguna Hills, Laguna Hills beat Portola, and Portola beat Dana Hills.

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Dana Hills’ first since 2012 and only the second in school history, the Dolphins earned their share of recognition in the league awards.

Dana Hills earned two positional MVPs, with senior linebacker Luka Saavedra being named defensive MVP and junior kicker Kian Afrookhteh being named special teams MVP. Saavedra led the Dolphins in tackles with 42 total tackles and 28 solo tackles. Afrookhteh hit six of eight field goals this season, with a long of 43 yards, and he racked up 14 touchbacks on kickoffs while posting a nearly 30-yard punt average.

Dana Hills also earned six entries on the all-league first team: senior linebacker Seth Lyons, senior lineman Christian Preijers, senior receiver and defensive back William Craven, junior quarterback Bo Kelly, junior lineman Abraham Munoz and junior receiver and defensive back Omarjaye Black.

The Dolphins also had five players named second team all-league: senior tight end and defensive end Nathan Helman, senior receiver Noah Simpson, junior defensive back Hayden Dendiu, junior receiver James Alleman and sophomore lineman Brendon See. DP danapointtimes.com

PUBLIC NOTICES TO ADVERTISE: 949.388.7700, EXT. 111 • LEGALS@PICKETFENCEMEDIA.COM PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF A DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT Pursuant to Public Resources Code Sections 21091(a) and 21092(b) and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15105 and 15087(a), notice is hereby given that a Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) (SCH No. 2020099024) for the Dana Point Harbor Hotels project (proposed project) is available for public review during the public comment period (April 30, 2021 - June 14, 2021). The City of Dana Point has prepared the DEIR to analyze environmental impacts associated with implementation of the proposed project; to discuss alternatives; and to propose mitigation measures for identified potentially significant impacts that will minimize, offset, or otherwise reduce or avoid those environmental impacts.

must be submitted no later than 5:30 p.m. on Monday, June 14, 2021, to the address below.

DEIR REVIEWING LOCATIONS Please submit written comments by 5:30 p.m. on June 14, 2021 City of Dana Point Community Development Department, Planning Division 33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 209 Dana Point, California 92629 Phone: (949) 248-3572 Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.12:00 p.m. for walk-in services Monday through Friday, 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. by appointment only Online http://www.danapoint.org/index.aspx?page=281

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The proposed project would be located at 24800 Dana Point Harbor Drive on an approximately 10-acre site (project site). The proposed project involves the demolition of the Dana Point Marina Inn, two boater service buildings, and parking areas on the project site, and includes the development of two hotels, one of which would include space for boater services, ancillary uses, and hotel and designated boater parking. The existing Marina Inn, boater service buildings, and associated parking compromise approximately 9.16 acres of the 10-acre project site.

Infrastructure improvements necessary to facilitate pedestrian and vehicular access to and from the project site, landscaping improvements, and necessary utility upgrades are also included. The proposed Dana House Hotel would provide 130 market-rate rooms and associated amenities and the proposed Dana Point Surf Lodge would provide 139 affordable overnight accommodations and associated amenities. The proposed project requires the following discretionary actions: a Coastal Development Permit, Zone Text Amendment to the certified Dana Point Harbor Revitalization Plan and District Regulations and subsequent Local Coastal Program (LCP) Amendment.

Address Comments to: Kurth B. Nelson III, Principal Planner City of Dana Point Community Development Department, Planning Division 33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 209 Dana Point, California 92629

SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS: The DEIR examines the potential impacts of the proposed project in relation to the following: Aesthetics, Air Quality, Cultural Resources, Energy, Geology & Soils, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Hazards & Hazardous Materials, Hydrology & Water Quality, Land Use & Planning, Noise, Public Services, Transportation, Tribal Cultural Resources, and Utilities & Service Systems. The proposed project would not result in adverse impacts related to Agricultural Resources, Biological Resources, Mineral Resources, Population & Housing, Recreation, and Wildfires as discussed in Chapter 2.0 (Introduction) of the DEIR. The DEIR includes proposed mitigation measures for potentially significant impacts for Aesthetics, Geology & Soils, Hazards & Hazardous Materials, Noise, and Public Services to ensure no significant, adverse effects on the environment would occur. The DEIR does not identify any significant and unavoidable impacts.

The project site is not on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and there are no current Recognized Environmental Conditions associated with the project site.

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD: The purpose of this notice is to inform residents, agencies, and other interested parties of the availability of the DEIR during the public comment period (April 30, 2021 - June 14, 2021). Written comments on the DEIR Dana Point Times April 30-May 6, 2021

Coast Highway and

Monarch Bay Drive/Crown

Valley Parkway (guard

office-no site address)

(APN(s): 670-131-13, -14, & -15) Applicant: FoxLin Architects & Summers/Murphy & Partners, Inc. Lisa Klasky, Monarch Bay Owner:

Land Association, c/o Keystone Pacific Pursuant to the California Environmental:

Environmental Quality Act

(CEQA), the project is

categorically exempt per

Section 15303 of the CEQA

Guidelines (Class 3 –

Construction or Conversion

of Small Structures) since

the project consists of the

construction of appurtenant

structures and associated

freestanding and retaining wall/fences.

Hearing Date: Monday, May 10, 2021 6:00 PM (or as soon Hearing Time:

thereafter as possible) Hearing Location: 33282 Golden Lantern,

Dana Point, CA 92629 (Council Chambers) All persons either favoring or opposing the subject project are invited to present their views to the Commission at this hearing.

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

For further information, please contact Danny Giometti, Associate Planner at the City of Dana Point, Community Development Department, 33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 209, Dana Point, (949) 248-3569.

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:

PUBLIC NOTICE

Coastal Development Permit CDP20-0018 and Minor Site Development Permit SDP21-0008(M) located at APN(s): 670-131-13, -14 & -15: A request to permit the demolition and reconstruction of both an existing guardhouse at the Monarch Bay Estates residential community entrance, and improvements to the adjacent community recreation area. additionally, a request to permit various freestanding and retaining walls exceeding maximum height limits when located in required setbacks or visible from the right-of-way. associated improvements include remodeled sport courts, enclosures, and their adjacent recreation areas, and facilities, and rehabilitated landscaping and hardscaping on the subject sites.

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY Date:

April 26, 2020

Subject: Notice of Availability

(NOA) of a Draft Environmental Impact

Report (Draft EIR) Project Title: Doheny Village Zoning

District Update Project

State Clearinghouse No. 2020030428 Project Applicant:

City of Dana Point

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21092 and the State CEQA Guidelines (Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, Section 15087), that the City of Dana Point (City) has completed the Draft Environmental Impact Report (Draft EIR) for the Doheny Village Zoning District Update Project (project) described below, and that the Draft EIR is available

Project Number: Coastal Development

Permit CDP20-0018 and

Minor Site Development Permit SDP21-0008(M) Project Location: 32581 Monarch Bay Drive

(recreation area) and near

the intersection of Pacific Page 10

for public review.

Comment Period: Agencies, organizations, and the public must submit comments in response to this notice within the 45-day public review period beginning April 26, 2021, and ending the close of business on June 9, 2021. All comments must be submitted in writing via mail or email to: Belinda Ann Deines, Principal Planner City of Dana Point Planning Division 33282 Golden Lantern Dana Point, CA 92629 bdeines@danapoint.org Document Availability: The Draft EIR, along with documents referenced in the Draft EIR, are available for review during the 45-day public review period at the following locations: 1. City of Dana Point Planning Division, located at 33282 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629 2. City of Dana Point Website: https://www.danapoint.org/department/community-development/ planning/environmental-documents Project Location: The project site is commonly referred to as Doheny Village and consists of approximately 80 acres bounded by the City of San Juan Capistrano and Interstate 5 (I-5) on the north, the I-5 off-ramp to Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) on the east, PCH on the south, and the Southern California Regional Rail Authority/Orange County Transportation Authority railroad right-of-way on the west.

Project Description: The purpose and intent of the proposed Doheny Village Zoning District Update (Update) is to preserve and enhance the eclectic combination of commercial, light industrial, and residential mixed uses in Doheny Village. The Update provides the following three new zoning districts specific to the project area: Village Commercial/Industrial (V-C/I), Village Commercial/Residential (V-C/R), and Village Main Street (V-MS). As part of the proposed Update, allowed uses, development standards (e.g., lot size, setback, density, open space, landscaping requirements), special development standards (e.g., maximum density, housing incentive overlay, accessory uses and structures, parking requirements, and art-inpublic-places program), and special use standards are also proposed, and would be comprehensively integrated into the Dana Point Municipal Code as Chapter 9.14, Doheny Village Districts. In addition to a Zoning Code Amendment, implementation of the proposed project would require a General Plan Amendment to reflect the new zoning district classifications via appropriate land use designations, development intensity, and density standards. A Local Coastal Program Amendment would also be required to reflect the new land use and zoning district classifications.

The project site is not listed as a hazardous site pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5.

Upcoming Public Meetings: Members of the public are invited to provide comments and input on the Doheny Village Plan. For additional information on the City’s community outreach efforts and access to draft documents, please visit: www. danapoint.org/businesses/doheny-village.

• Study Session: The Dana Point Planning Commission will hold a Study Session on recent edits to the Zoning Code Update on Monday, April 26, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at Dana Point City Hall, 33282 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629.

• Community Workshop: The Dana Point Planning Commission will hold a Community Workshop for the Draft EIR on Monday, May 10, 2021 danapointtimes.com

PUBLIC NOTICES TO ADVERTISE: 949.388.7700, EXT. 111 • LEGALS@PICKETFENCEMEDIA.COM at 6:00 p.m. at Dana Point City Hall, 33282 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629.

• Virtual Office Hours: City staff will host informal, one-hour sessions online via Zoom on Wednesday, April 28, Thursday, May 6, and Wednesday, May 12, 2021 from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Each meeting will feature a 10-minute presentation on specific topics and community members are encouraged to ask questions and provide feedback on the Doheny Village Plan. Meeting links can be found on the City’s website.

PUBLIC NOTICE City of Dana Point NOTICE OF EXPIRING TERMS Arts and Culture Commission Notice is hereby given that two (2) positions with four-year terms on the City of Dana Point Arts and Culture Commission will expire June 30, 2021. In order to be eligible for appointment by the City Council, applicants must be registered voters and residents of the City of Dana Point. Applications can be obtained from the Office of the City Clerk beginning Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 203, Dana Point, California 92629 or by calling (949) 248-3501. Applications can also be downloaded from the City’s website www.danapoint.org. In order to be considered for appointment by the City Council, applications must be filed no later than Friday, May 28, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. in the City Clerk’s Office at the address noted above.

Kathy M. Ward City Clerk 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 CDP19-0014 and Minor Site Development Permit SDP19-0023(M) at 35491 Camino Capistrano: A coastal development permit request authorizing the demolition of an existing single-family dwelling (SFD) and the construction of a new, two-story SFD with two attached garages, located on a coastal bluff lot, including minor correctional recontouring (return-to-natural) of the existing bluff face, with a minor Site Development Permit request to measure building height from not more than thirty (30) inches of fill in order to achieve positive drainage via gravity to Camino Capistrano in accordance with Dana Point Zoning Code Section 9.05.110(a)(3).

Project Number: Coastal Development

Permit CDP19-0014 and

Minor Site Development Permit SDP19-0023(M) Project Location: 35491 Camino Capistrano (APN 691-083-33) FoxLin Architects Applicant: KYL Construction Owner: Environmental: Pursuant to the California

Environmental Quality Act

(CEQA), the project is

categorically exempt per

Section(s) 15303 and 15304

of the CEQA Guidelines

(Classes 3 and 4 – New

Construction or Conversion

of Small Structures and

Minor Land Alterations Dana Point Times April 30-May 6, 2021

because the project includes

the construction of a SFD

and correctional recontouring

of a bluff face.

Monday May 10, 2021 Hearing Date: Hearing Time: 6:00 PM (or as soon

thereafter as possible) Hearing Location: 33282 Golden Lantern,

Dana Point, CA 92629 (Council Chambers)

above on: n/a /s/RAYMOND GRESKO/KIMBERLY GRESKO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 04/12/2021.

Published in: Dana Point Times April 23, 30, May 7, 14, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DAVID PANZA CASE# 30-2021-01181472-PR-LA-CJC To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will and or estate, or both, of DAVID PANZA.

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.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JACQUELINE FORSYTH in the Superior Court of California, County of ORANGE. The PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JACQUELINE FORSYTH be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

For further information, please contact Danny Giometti, Associate Planner at the City of Dana Point, Community Development Department, 33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 209, Dana Point, (949) 248-3569.

PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20216602878 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PAL COALITION 34012 COLEGIO DR. DANA POINT, CA 92629 Full Name of Registrant(s): LEONARD B GARDNER 34012 COLEGIO DR. DANA POINT, CA 92629 MIRIAM R GARDNER 34012 COLEGIO DR. DANA POINT, CA 92629 This business is conducted by an Unincorporated Association.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 4/12/21 /s/LEONARD B GARDNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 04/20/2021.

Published in: Dana Point Times April 30, May 7, 14, 21, 2021

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: a. May 20, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. in Dept: C08. b. (1) You must attend the hearing by video remote using Microsoft Teams; (2) Go to the Court’s website at http://www.occourts.org/media-relations/probate-mental-health.html to appear for probate hearings; and for remote hearing instructions; (3) If you have difficulty connecting to your remote hearing, call 657-622-8278 for assistance.

If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

PUBLIC NOTICE

If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20216602134 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BLUE SILVER STUDIOS 27612 VISTA DE DONS CAPISTRANO BEACH, CA 92624 Full Name of Registrant(s): RAYMOND DENNIS GRESKO 27612 VISTA DE DONS CAPISTRANO BEACH, CA 92624 KIMBERLY ANNE GRESKO 27612 VISTA DE DONS CAPISTRANO BEACH, CA 92624 This business is conducted by a General Partnership.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed

You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (Form Page 11

DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: MATHEW ALDEN 611 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 310 Los Angeles, CA 90017 (951) 289-2062 Published in: Dana Point Times April 23, 30, May 7, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20216599937 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: COLORADO GLASS WORKS 17 SON BON LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92677 Full Name of Registrant(s): MEGHAN WILMESHER 17 SON BON LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92677 This business is conducted by an Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 05/31/2018 /s/MEGHAN WILMESHER, MEGHAN WILMESHER/OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 3/19/2021.

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The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: n/a /s/FIDEL CHAVEZ This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 3/19/2021.

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Stop Surfer’s Eye Before It Starts How to Avoid Pterygium in Your Eyes

BY JAKE HOWARD, DANA POINT TIMES

T

hat whole thing about sunglasses being sun protection and not just a fashion statement, it’s true.

As surfers, we spend countless hours staring into the glare of the ocean, squinting, waiting for the next lines of swell to appear on the horizon. And while keeping up with the latest eyewear trends is oh-so important, taking care of your eyeballs will serve you better over the long haul.

I’m talking about surfing’s pterygium problem. Sometimes referred to as “surfer’s eye”—there’s also surfer’s ear, but that’s a story for another time—conjunctival pterygium is the growth of a membrane over the eyeball.

Researchers believe that prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation can induce the growth of this wing-like membrane that begins to develop near the conjunctiva (the corner of the eye near the nose) and gradually works its way toward the cornea (the eye’s clear portion), covering more and more of the eyeball as it progresses. Once the membrane reaches the cornea, one’s vision will begin to be affected.

The condition is considered benign, but

Former World Champ Tom Curren staying in tune and protecting his eyes from the harmful effects of the sun and saltwater. Photo: Jake Howard

it can cause extreme eye discomfort including itching, burning, redness and other symptoms. It’s also not very attractive.

Fortunately, the discomfort can be relieved, and the progress of a pterygium growth can be arrested, but pterygium cannot be reversed except through surgery.

“The pesky eyeball growths impact about 2% of people in the northern half of the continental United States, while 5-15% in the lower half. Internationally, the rate of pterygia (plural for pterygium) increases among populations living closer to the equator,” reports Surfline’s Dashel Pierson.

“And surfers are more prone to pterygia than anyone—given our prolonged exposure to sun, sand and saltwater.”

Thankfully, pterygium can be prevented. I had a lifeguard supervisor who

refused to wear sunglasses, and after 20-plus years on the job, his eyes were in bad shape, always red and painful. He harped on the younger crew to wear hats and glasses on the beach.

The eye’s first line of defense against external irritants is the extremely thin but highly complex tear film that coats the optical surface.

Numerous environmental factors, including bacteria, UV radiation, wind, dust, airborne sand, air pollution, air-conditioning and much more, can cause evaporation that results in slight, moderate or even severe tear film moisture (water) loss, known as dehydration or dry eye. You may not feel the symptoms in slight or moderate moisture loss.

When eyes are simultaneously exposed

to several strongly dehydrating factors, discomfort is experienced, small lesions begin to appear on the corneal surface and the tear film cannot function normally. Keep this up and conditions will be in place for pterygium.

Fortunately, everything but the pterygium is reversed once the tear film moisture is replenished.

Although everyone is susceptible to tear film dehydration, if you are a surfer, you should pay extra attention to your tear film health, not only when surfing but always. A healthy tear film at home can better fight off extreme challenges at the beach.

Steps you can take to mitigate the effects of the sun include wearing sunglasses on the beach (polarized if possible) and taking a shower and/or washing your eyes with a warm compress after surfing. There also is anecdotal evidence that rinsing your eyes with fresh coconut water can help combat pterygium, but it reportedly has to come straight from the coconut, not the pasteurized stuff in the grocery store. Good luck with that one.

Summertime is knocking on the door and pretty soon we’re all going to be out in the sunshine a lot more. There are a lot of options out there when it comes to sunglasses and sun protection. It’s not just something you do for style points.

Be smart about what you wear when the sun’s out, and your eyes will thank you.

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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GROM OF THE WEEK

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DANE MATSON

BY JAKE HOWARD, DANA POINT TIMES

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t was another big week of NSSA action up in Ventura last weekend.

With a healthy south swell pumping and springtime conditions, a whole slew of local groms scored some great results in the chilly waters.

But this week, we’re shining some much-deserved light on San Clemente shredder Dane Matson.

Grinding through multiple divisions, Matson finished second in the hotly contested Open Junior division, as well as a very respectable fourth-place finish in the always competitive Open Men’s division.

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Dane Matson. Photo: Courtesy of NSSA/Scott Flanders

A powerful, goofy-footed surfer, Matson is getting more and more dangerous

every time he throws on a jersey.

As of late, he’s been competing not only among the NSSA ranks, but is also a valuable member of the San Clemente High School surf team and is a constant threat in the USA Surfing Prime contests.

Also, at the start of the year, we highlighted Matson and his buddies, who have been playing in a band called Haze. The band is still hammering power chords and keeping the distortion turned up. And, hopefully, with the world reopening again, you’ll see them on a stage near you this summer. DP

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Water Temperature: 59-61 Degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: 3-5 Outlook: The South/southwest and Northwest swell blend tapers off on Friday, for waist to head high waves, (3-5’). Winds stay on the light side Friday, variable for the morning then onshore in the afternoon. Fresh combination of South/southwest and Northwest swell rises over the weekend, with shoulder high to a foot overhead surf and sets to two feet overhead, (4-6-7’) on Saturday, then waves are shoulder high to two feet overhead, (4-7’), by Sunday. Saturday sees mainly light+ Southeast turning South winds through the day, then it’s moderate Southeast winds shifting out of the South on Sunday.

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