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Editor’s Pick: Beach Cleanup Celebrating Ocean Moms GETTING OUT/PAGE 6

SCWD General Manager to Speak at Coffee Chat EYE ON DP/PAGE 4

Keeping Clean

Harbor Groups Take on Green Initiatives for Water Quality E Y E O N D P/ PAG E 3

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Dana Point Harbor Partners say the group has committed to the long-term water quality health of the Harbor. Photo: Courtesy of Emma Opie

Aventura Sailing to Host Art Walk Event

Shelton Brings Golf Experience as Newport Club GM

Juliette Paskowitz: ‘First Family of Surfing’ Matriarch Remembered

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Harbor Groups Take on Green Initiatives BY LILLIAN BOYD, DANA POINT TIMES

Stakeholders within the Dana Point Harbor are naming water quality and environmental stewardship as a priority. In an effort to keep local waterways clean, Dana Point Harbor Partners has invested in working with a team of expert organizations to track, prevent and manage potential water pollutants and risks in order to protect Harbor waters and the marine life that call it home. Meanwhile, Ocean Institute is continuing a partnership to regularly test water temperature, dissolved oxygen, conductivity, pH, and salinity. Dana Point Harbor Partners, LLC (DPHP) is a collaboration created to operate and redevelop Dana Point Harbor in a private-public partnership with the County of Orange. Officials on behalf of DPHP say the group has committed to the long-term water quality health of the Harbor through utilizing partnerships such as GEO4 Services, Inc., with the priority to reduce urban runoff and protect marine ecosystems. Practices include environmental initiatives such as storm drain filter insert devices for trash and debris management. The storm drain insert devices capture trash at the entrance of the drain before it can enter the storm drain and would otherwise enter into the ocean. The devices also have filters that treat the water for any chemicals that may have originated from urban runoff. “Such programs show a commitment to sustainability and will enable clean recreation for future generations,” said Simona Tzagournis, President of GEO4 Services. “The Partners understand the need of the community to go above and beyond to ensure good water quality through comprehensive environmental stewardship.” Dana Point Harbor is part of the CA Fishing Line Recycling Program conducted by the CA State Parks, the CA Coastal Commission, NOAA Marine Debris Program and the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation. Fishing lines that are improperly disposed of or abandoned in the environment can lead to boat damage, or potentially entangling and killing wildlife. There are currently five fishing line recycling container stations located throughout the Harbor, available to boaters and anglers to properly discard their used line. As part of the Clean Marine program, The Marina at Dana Point maintains a Dana Point Times May 14-20, 2021

plan for pollution prevention and control through a variety of practices, such as offering free recycling to boaters, a free bilge pad exchange program, providing environmental best practices and educational materials to boaters, and staff training in hazardous response and management practices for emergencies, petroleum containment, vessel cleaning and maintenance, facility operations, sewage and waste management, a storm prevention pollution plan, as well as an emergency action plan for fuel and oil spill prevention and containment practices. The Clean Marine Program is a partnership of private marina owners, government marina operators, boatyards and yacht clubs, developed to ensure clean facilities exist in our boating communities and protect our waterways from pollution. The Marina at Dana Point also implements environmental initiatives and best management practices, including covered trash receptacles to help prevent debris from getting into the water, trash skimmers in high-debris collection areas throughout the Harbor, regular trash skimming by Marina staff, boater pumpout stations, spill containment and cleanup materials in case of an emergency oil spill, and storm drain grates to help with debris collection and monitoring. Dana Point Harbor Partners has also recently partnered with local nonprofit Stand Up To Trash, to help keep the surrounding areas of the Harbor clean and free of trash. Ocean Institute has partnered with Swift Engineering, which has a test buoy on its dock that collects real-time water quality data in the harbor in terms of water temperature, dissolved oxygen, conductivity, pH, and salinity. “They send scientists down every two weeks or so to test and calibrate the buoy, as they look to add more features such as air temperature, pressure, surface and subsurface light levels, and wave sensors for buoys in the open ocean,” said Wendy Marshall, president for Ocean Institute. “We are thrilled to partner with them to showcase innovative technologies and promising practices for gathering water quality remotely and consistently through their buoy technology.” Additionally, staff tests water quality daily as part of a partnership with the White Seabass program run by Hubbs

One of Dana Point Harbor Partners’ environmental initiatives includes storm drain filter insert devices for trash and debris management. Photo: Courtesy of Emma Opie

SeaWorld Research Institute in Carlsbad. Ocean Institute receives and grows out hundreds of white seabass each year. “We monitor the fish and water quality daily, and report back to HSWRI,” Marshall said. “Relationships between temperature and dissolved oxygen, as well as how water conditions impact feeding and growth rates, are interesting points of study.” For example, warm water means active fish—which means more feeding and more fish excrement, which means frequent pen cleaning. Weather can also impact dissolved oxygen levels and the health of the fish. “These real-life tools and needs for water quality testing ensure that ongoing data on the water quality in the Harbor is maintained,” Marshall said. Additionally, Ocean Institute runs several water quality programs that Marshall says will likely return again in the fall as pandemic conditions allow. The watershed program is an integrated-discipline experience designed for fifth-grade students who explore the science of watersheds. Students investigate ecological integrity and environmental Page 3

impact, while learning essential research techniques at the Ocean Institute. “They use their field experience to develop research projects, with a focus on their local community, that are presented at the Kids’ Conferences on Watersheds,” Marshall said. “Students emerge from the program with skills in scientific research, communication, and an increase in understanding about watershed issues.” The Engineers Wanted! Water Quality program for middle and high school students, originally funded and sponsored by Boeing, engages students in engineering activities that help them understand the complexity of clean drinkable water in our coastal desert. Students explore water sources and conservation methods through hands-on engineering activities and on-the-water data collection. “From building aqueducts to model buildings with ‘green rooftops,’ students gain an understanding of the many threats to our drinking water and aquatic ecosystem and how personal behaviors and choices, as well as environmental engineering approaches, can contribute to the conservation and quality of this precious resource.,” Marshall said. danapointtimes.com

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Aventura Sailing to Host Art Walk Event to Boost Membership BY ERYKA FORQUER, FOR THE DANA POINT TIMES

Aventura Sailing Association has unveiled plans for an event designed to promote new membership through the mixture of sailing and art at the opening of its clubhouse on May 22. Aventura’s Artwalk/Openhouse, free for both members and nonmembers, will feature an art show curated by Lynn Marie the Artist and the Lisa Berman Art Agency. The show features local painters, jewelry makers, sculptors and a live sidewalk chalk art performance. During the art walk, artists Daniel Oropeza and Craig French will debut sailing sculptures that will be given to the sailing club. While the art walk is open to the public, the open house portion of the event includes restrictions for nonmembers. “Wine Club tasting by the owner Federico Pavoncelli from 2-5 p.m. is the open house portion for members and nonmembers,” said Leslie Rosenthal, a member of Aventura Sailing. “From 5:30-9 p.m. is members-only that features bar clubhouse handcrafted cocktails and menu items.” The Aventura Sailing club is operated on a membership basis and offers three different levels: social, charter and family. While each level comes with different fees and accessibility, the club grants its

Coffee Chat to Host Shintaku, GM for South Coast Water District BY LILLIAN BOYD, DANA POINT TIMES

The Dana Point Civic Association will host Rick Shintaku, the general manager for South Coast Water District, for its next virtual coffee chat on Friday, May 21, at 8:30 a.m. Shintaku will present updates regarding the district’s tunnel project, water rate study, desalination and the impacts of the drought. For 64 years, a two-mile tunnel beneath the bluff in South Laguna Beach has carried up to one million gallons of wastewater per day to a local treatment facility. The five-year, $100 million Sewer Tunnel Stabilization project is located under the coastal properties of Three Dana Point Times May 14-20, 2021

members access to its fleet of sailboats. Members can also charter a boat for the races held at Dana Point every Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The club, which has introduced people to sailing in Dana Point since 1976, offers sailing courses for both beginners and advanced sailors that are led by Coast Guard commanders, world cruisers and award-winning instructors. According to Aventura, as of 2020, more than 10,000 students have graduated from their Basic Sailing Course. The sailing club also provides students the opportunity to charter yachts through its Executive Charter Program and designs sailing vacations for families through its connections with clubs and charter companies worldwide. Although the art walk and open house event is designed to attract new members, Rosenthal said that Aventura has remained successful throughout the hardships of the pandemic. “It was an interesting time,” Rosenthal said. “Membership grew at a record-breaking rate, and sailing charter activity also increased dramatically. We believe it was due to sailing being a socially safe distance activity for members and their families.” Rosenthal said that the limited choice of activities created an opportunity for experienced members and new members to discover coastal sailing in Dana Point. “In spite of the challenges of the restrictions of the social aspect and the clubhouse being closed, we are so excited with the opening of our clubhouse and

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opening to the public for this event,” Rosenthal said. Aventura’s Artwalk/Openhouse on Saturday, May 22, is from 2-8 p.m. Rosenthal predicts that the event will attract members from the local community and said that the sailing club is looking to create

If implemented, SCWD officials say that the Doheny Ocean Desalination Project would provide high quality, locally controlled and drought-proof water supply while protecting the environment. Currently, SCWD imports 85-100% of its drinking water, causing vulnerability during droughts, supply shortages and potentially during natural disasters. Unlike traditional desalination facilities, the Doheny facility would use advanced slant wells that protect marine life by drawing water from beneath the ocean floor. The project is currently in the planning stages of implementation. Permitting for the project and several project-related due diligence studies are currently underway, including an Alternative Power Solutions Study, Configuration Options Study, Third Party Hydrogeology Assessment, and Financial Assessment Report. Shintaku is a registered civil engineer, has bachelor’s and master’s degrees, both in civil engineering, from Cal Poly Pomona and UC Irvine, respectively. He

Arch Bay and South Laguna. The tunnel stabilization and sewer pipeline replacement project is a comprehensive solution that will ensure safe and reliable service for the next 100 years, according to SCWD officials. The project has two key components, which include tunnel stabilization and pipeline replacement. The District will enlarge the size of the tunnel from an average of 5 to 7 feet. “This will ensure safer working conditions and greater access for future pipeline maintenance and repair,” according to the SCWD website. Permanent shotcrete lining and steel supports will be installed at several locations, replacing rotten timber supports and removing loose rock. For pipeline replacement, SCWD will install a new 24inch pipeline throughout the tunnel. The current 24-inch pipeline will be encased in concrete and retained for redundancy and emergency use. The cost to repair the tunnel will be funded through low-interest state loans, grants, and the District’s general fund. Page 4

additional art walks in the future. “We feel that sailing, art, and Dana Point Harbor are a natural combination that will be welcomed by our local community,” Rosenthal said. “We are very optimistic and believe this event will be well-received.”

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GUEST OPINION | Dana Point ROCKS by Anthony Small

UTILITY BOXES HOLD BEAUTIFUL GIFTS

irst things first; I must express my gratitude to our Dana Point City Council for allowing me to serve them and our beautiful community on the Arts and Culture Commission since being appointed in November 2016. The first time I applied, I did not get appointed, but continued to interface with the Commission in my role as an organizer at the district level for the Capistrano Unified School District Reflections Art Program. Our city council gave me the opportunity to embark on the most fulfilling time of my life in my role as an arts advocate in our community. While a member of the Arts and Culture Commission, I’ve also been named to California Arts Council Grant Review Panel, earned my Certificate in Arts Management from UC Irvine and co-founded music history nonprofit Music Preserves Foundation. Applications for two four-year positions on the Arts and Culture Commission are currently being accepted with a May 28 deadline and can be obtained at city offices or online at danapoint.org I’ve learned so much from my fellow commissioners and city staff, including City Manager Mike Killebrew and his predecessor, Mark Denny; Assistant City Manager Kelly Reenders and Recreation Manager extraordinaire Sherry Murphy. I’ll be forever grateful to Mayor Pro Tem Joe Muller, Councilmember Richard Viczorek and current Mayor Jamey Federico for their direction, encouragement, and support. My favorite experiences

on the Commission include Student Art Displays in the Community Center and quarterly city recreation guide LOOKOUT, Art in Public Places and, most recently, the fantastic Utility Box Art Program. We currently have nine artfully decorated utility boxes located throughout our community thanks to the work of local artists and are now accepting submissions for the second phase of the Utility Box Public Art Program, scheduled for 14 more locations. The Arts and Culture Commission will choose artists based on artistic excellence, innovation, and origDANA POINT ROCKS inality, among other BY ANTHONY SMALL qualifications. A $250 stipend will be paid by the city for each selected piece. Deadline for submission is May 25. More info: danapoint.org/ department/arts-culture-commission/ utility-box-art-program. Artist Steve Adam’s work “Abstract Palm Series” was chosen for Phase 1 and is located at PCH and Crown Valley. His gallery is located at 760 South Coast Highway in Laguna Beach, and he also shows his work at Timeless Teak in Dana Point and participates in the Dana Point Art Walk. His website steveadamgallery. com currently offers a 30% discount on print purchases. Steve Adam has recently collaborated with SoFi Stadium

to bring a unique and carefully curated retail assortment to life that celebrates the essence of Southern California and honors the West Coast lifestyle. This one-of-a-kind collaboration can be found exclusively at The Equipment Room at SoFi Stadium, which is the official team store for the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers. The City of Dana Point’s legendary Summer Concerts in the Park are back and scheduled to run each Sunday from July 18 through August 15, 3-6 p.m., at Sea Terrace Park and include tributes to Journey, The Eagles, Elton John, and Trish Freeman’s Tribute to Female Rock Stars, among others. More info: danapoint.org OHANA Festival is on for September 24-26! All VIP and Sunday general admission tickets are sold out, but you can still grab Friday and Saturday GA tickets. Ticket info: ohanafest.com Lastly, big congrats to Dana Hills freshman Ava August on her Top 12 finish on American Idol. Ava, you made us all proud! Anthony Small serves on the Dana Point Arts and Culture Commission, is the frontman for local rock band Small World and is a solo singer-songwriter. Small and his family have lived in Dana Point for 22 years. DP

important decisions as to how the government operates are controlled by this body. However, the smallest 21 states by population, with 42 senators, have a combined citizenship that is approximately equal to that of California, with two senators. Is that fair? Coincidentally, thanks to the filibuster, these 42 senators, representing about 12% of U.S. citizens, have the power to block the passage of legislation, although not the approval of judges and administration officials. It’s no wonder that not much of substance gets done by Congress. The principle of having two senators from each state, irrespective of the state’s population, is baked into the Constitution, and can’t easily be changed. The filibuster can easily be eliminated with a simple majority vote, but senators from both parties seem quite happy to continue public posturing, safe in the

knowledge that legislation that they publicly support but personally dislike doesn’t stand a chance of passage. Sen. Feinstein is ambivalent, but Sen. Padilla supports elimination of the filibuster. Write to both of them to indicate your support for elimination.

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Letter to The Editor ELIMINATION OF THE FILIBUSTER TONY HAYS, San Clemente There are few, if any, democracies in the world whose legislature is as unrepresentative of the nation as is the U.S. Congress. The House of Representatives is, as its name indicates, representative of the population, but the much more powerful Senate is not, by a long way. The Senate has the unique role of confirming Supreme Court justices, federal judges and senior administration officials nominated by the President, so the most Page 5

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SUNDAY | 16 BEACH CLEANUP CELEBRATING OCEAN MOMS 9-11 a.m. Stand Up to Trash will host a beach cleanup at Salt Creek Beach in Dana Point in celebration of ocean moms. Pre-register at standupotrash.com. Bags and gloves will be provided. Check in near the Salt Creek Beach parking lot and weigh your trash with Stand Up to Trash volunteers on the beach. Salt Creek Beach, 33333 South Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point. standuptotrash.com.

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FRIDAY | 14 ONLINE TOUR OF MISSION SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO 3 p.m. Mission San Juan Capistrano is offering online guided tours of its historic Dana Point Times May 14-20, 2021

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 $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.

southoccarsandcoffee.com. DINNER AND DRINKS AT THE COACH HOUSE 6 p.m. Enjoy some live music at The Coach House. JD & the Retro Ryders and GBK will perform during what are being billed as Dinner and Drink Service Nights at the popular South Orange County venue. The Coach House will be following health guidelines, and capacity will be limited. Call the box office beforehand to reserve your spot. The Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. 949.496.8930. thecoachhouse.com.

SATURDAY | 15 SOUTH OC CARS AND COFFEE 9-11 a.m. South OC Cars and Coffee, dubbed the world’s biggest weekly car meet, attracts a mix of 500-1,000 hypercars, supercars, exotics, vintage, classic, muscle and sports cars, hot rods, rat rods, pickups, 4x4s and motorcycles. Those attending are encouraged to practice responsible social distancing. Face masks are not mandatory but are recommended. No cars in before 8:30 a.m. Cars should enter and leave slowly and quietly—no revving, speeding or burnouts. The Outlets at San Clemente, 101 West Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente.

TUESDAY | 18 YOUTH JOB FAIR 3-6 p.m. The Wellness & Prevention Center is inviting teens and young adults, aged 15-24, to find their perfect summer job. See what opportunities employers have to offer and find out what they are looking for in an employee. The Youth Job Fair offers an opportunity South OrPage 6

ange County youth to find employment with local businesses that are hiring. Outlets at San Clemente, 101 West Avenida Vista Hermosa, Suite 150, San Clemente. Register at eventbrite.com.

WEDNESDAY | 19 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. TRIVIA NIGHT AT THE BREWHOUSE 6:30-8:30 p.m. The BrewHouse will host 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. thebrewhousesjc.com. danapointtimes.com

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

Should Single Seniors Split Dating & Living Expenses?

ayne, 72, a single South Orange County man, asked, “What do women think about sharing dating expenses 50/50?” He said, “I don’t want one nickel from a woman for my share of expenses for anything, but it’s difficult to broach the idea of sharing dating expenses even when I know most women I’ve dated have the financial resources to share. “Am I being realistic, or am I better off moving out of state, where I could live well and pick up all the tabs?” I asked women subscribers to my ON LIFE AND LOVE weekly newsletter BY TOM BLAKE for their opinions on Wayne’s sharing-expenses question. Bobbi emailed, “I have no problem sharing expenses. I am financially secure, so no big deal, and it’s only fair to both parties, especially with the rising costs everywhere. Most women in our age range should be willing to share expenses.” Gail said, “I see nothing wrong with sharing the cost for entertainment and travel expenses. However, I would add some conditions.” Gail recommends that senior singles share expenses based on each person’s annual income, as a percentage of the combined total of both incomes. For example, if the combined total is $100,000, and the man earns $70,000, Gail feels he

should pay 70 percent of the expenses and the woman, 30 percent. Gail added, “Smartphones have calculators, so each person’s share would be easy to figure on the spot. I feel this would be the fairest and most honest way to do things.” Tom’s comment: I disagree. Sharing expenses should be based on other factors as well, not just income. Taking your phone out in a restaurant to calculate each person’s share of the bill is ridiculous. Shari stated, “A senior woman should insist up front that she believes in paying her dating expenses. That puts both parties on an equal footing. In that way, the woman is not beholden to the man. Also, it does not put undue pressure on one party to pay for everything. “I wouldn’t dream of letting a man pay for all the dating expenses.” Cynthia emailed, “I am from the old school, when a gentleman opened doors and paid for our dates. It never occurred to me to go Dutch.” Tom’s comment: Times and thinking have changed. Cris shared, “The key is to discuss expense-sharing early so your companion knows what to expect.” Nancy emailed, “My advice to Wayne is to discuss sharing expenses and suggest he and his partner share informally, but he shouldn’t expect a rigid 50/50 split.” Kathy wrote, “When I remarried my husband after four years apart, we came

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into the relationship with separate checking accounts and a household account that we both pay equally into monthly. It works great; I wish I’d done this the first time around. “There’s no discussion when I come home with a bag of new clothes or even a new car that I’m spending his money, or too much money.” May wrote, “Wayne is being realistic in thinking a woman should share in the expenses of dating. I do not want or expect any financial gain from a man. Hopefully, Wayne will not leave California.” Tom’s comment: What happens if a potential mate doesn’t have the funds to contribute to sharing expenses and yet,

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that person would be a great partner? Couldn’t he or she contribute by doing things like preparing the meals, doing the shopping, the cleaning, or even attending to the partner’s health needs? Should sharing expenses be based solely on one’s income? I don’t think so. Tom Blake is a retired Dana Point business owner and resident who has authored books on middle-aged dating. See his website at findingloveafter50.com. To comment: tompblake@gmail.com. DP 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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Steve

BY MYLES MELLOR LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION:

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teve is an adorable little guy who is just as sweet as can be. Whether he’s walking jauntily beside you or covering you in tiny kisses, Steve is always at his happiest when he’s by your side. At 8 years old, he is mellow and well-mannered, and he would do well in just about any home. If you are interested in adopting Steve, please visit petprojectfoundation.org/adoptions/ adoptadog 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. danapointtimes.com

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PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF DANA POINT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a public hearing will be held by the Planning Commission of the City of Dana Point to consider the following: Coastal Development Permit CDP20-0010: To permit the 717 square foot addition and remodel to the main residence and the 1,339 square foot addition, remodel, new balcony, and new 519 square foot two-car garage for the guest house. Site improvements include the reconfiguration of the pool, fireplace, outdoor bar area, and hardscape improvements. The project site is located within the Coastal High Density Residential (C-RHD) zone of the Dana Point Specific Plan at 34312 Starboard Lantern Street. Project Numbers: CDP20-0010 Project Location: 34312 Starboard Lantern Street (APN 682-331-53) Project Applicant: Stanley Andrade Jonathan and Ashley Property Owner: Pharris Pursuant to the California Environmental: Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the project is found to be Categorically Exempt per Section 15301 (Class 1 – Existing Facilities). May 24, 2021 Hearing Date: 6:00 PM (or as soon Hearing Time: thereafter as possible) Hearing Location: 33282 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629 (Dana Point City Hall) All persons either favoring or opposing the subject project are invited to present their views to the Commission at this hearing. Note: This project may be appealed to the City Council. If you challenge the action taken on this proposal in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Dana Point prior to the public hearing. For further information, please contact John Ciampa, Senior Planner, at the City of Dana Point, Community Development Department, 33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 209, Dana Point, (949) 248-3591. PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20216603420 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: NEXUS FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC 34085 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY SUITE 114 DANA POINT, CA 92629 Full Name of Registrant(s): KIMBLEY CHIROPRACTIC, PC 34085 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, SUITE 114 DANA POINT, CA 92629 This business is conducted by a CA Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed Dana Point Times May 14-20, 2021

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

Order to Show Cause For Change of Name Case No. 30-2021-01196755 To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Jill Christine Thomas; filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME A. Jill Christine Thomas PROPOSED NAME A. Christin Thomas The Court Orders that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court of the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objective is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing Date: 06/22/2021 Time: 08:30 a.m. Dept.: D100 Other: Remote Hearing. The address of the court is Central Justice Center, 700 Civic Center Drive, Santa Ana, CA 92701. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Dana Point Times Date: April 22, 2021 JUDGE LAYNE H. MELZER, Judge of the Superior Court Published: Dana Point Times, May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021

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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.

MARY MICHELLE INC. 668 N COAST HWY #318 LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651 This business is conducted by a CA Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A /s/MARY MICHELLE INC./MARY MICHELLE POSKAITIS LOVELY/PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 04/26/2021. Published in: Dana Point Times May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20216603465 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BE WELL KITCHEN 668 N COAST HWY #318 LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651 Full Name of Registrant(s): MARY MICHELLE INC. 668 N COAST HWY #318 LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651 This business is conducted by a CA Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A /s/MARY MICHELLE INC./MARY MICHELLE POSKAITIS LOVELY/PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 04/26/2021. Published in: Dana Point Times May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021

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obin Shelton was 9 years old and living in San Juan Capistrano, about three miles from Marbella Country Club, when he swung a golf club for the first time. But his parents remember it better than he does, and the memory makes them cringe. That’s because Robin was out in the middle of a street near his home, using his father’s golf clubs to play his version of street hockey. Sparks must have been flying. “At least that’s the story I’m told,” a smiling Shelton said in an interview last month, shortly after being named the new general manager at Newport Beach Country Club. “I don’t remember it, but that’s the legend my mom (Sara) continues to tell.” Apparently, Robin’s father, Larry, wasn’t particularly impressed by his son’s slapshot. “My dad said, ‘Hey, if you’re going to use these, let’s teach you how to use them the right way,’” Robin recalled. So father took son and his scuffed-up irons to a nearby driving range to learn how to swing golf clubs in the traditional fashion, hitting balls off a tee toward a target. It didn’t take long for Robin to get hooked on the game that became his passion, his profession and his life. Moving his practice swings from the street to his front yard, Shelton remembers “as a little guy . . . hitting plastic Wiffle balls across the street to different neighbors’ yards.” One of those neighbors was Susan Taylor, then a member at Marbella CC. “She tells the story that I would always be hitting golf balls over her car as she was (driving) up and down the street,” Shelton said, smirking. “I always thought we would stop when cars came, but stories get embellished over the years.” Whatever happened, it proved to be a fortuitous connection between neighbors. Years later, as a top student and the No. 1 player on the Dana Hills High School golf team as a senior in 1999, Shelton won a $10,000 college golf scholarship from the Marbella Scholarship Foundation to continue his career at UC San Diego—a foundation that had been started by Taylor at the private golf club in San Juan. (Perhaps she had remembered Robin from his childhood Wiffle ball days in the neighborhood.) Turns out, Dana Hills and Marbella CC played important roles in Shelton’s development into one of the most distinguished and decorated club professionals in Southern California on the way to becoming a Master Golf Professional and then reaching the upper echelon of golf club management. This past December, he also was elected to a two-year term as president of the Southern California SecDana Point Times May 14-20, 2021

Clubhouse Drive DHHS grad Robin Shelton takes lifetime of South County golf experiences to GM position at Newport Beach Country Club BY RANDY YOUNGMAN, DANA POINT TIMES

Robin Shelton (right; with wife Joyce, left), who grew up in San Juan Capistrano and was a 1999 Dana Hills High graduate, recently was named president of the Southern California PGA and the new general manager at Newport Beach Country Club. Photo: Courtesy of Robin Shelton

tion of the PGA of America (SCPGA), the governing body for more than 1,700 club professionals at more than 500 facilities in the area. “I have two memories that stand out from my time at Dana Hills High School,” Shelton recalled. “Everything associated with the golf team—the friends, golf matches to San Diego and Palm Springs . . . the home matches at Monarch Beach (Golf Links) and El Niguel (Country Club) . . . and the life lessons. “And secondly, it would be academic memories. I took AP (Advanced Placement) courses and set some high goals. For some people, academics came naturally easy. For me, I really had to work hard at it. I remember spending time after school and before school studying hard, which created a work ethic that I’m grateful for today.” Upon graduation from UCSD in 2003 with degrees in political science and

history, Shelton conceded he was still uncertain about his career path. That’s when he returned to Orange County and began working full-time as an assistant club pro at Marbella, a natural fit considering his San Juan roots and having earned the college scholarship from the club’s foundation. “I think Marbella is a pretty special place. I enjoyed working there, but at the time, I didn’t really know why I enjoyed it,” Shelton said, referring to moments of introspection. “I finally figured it out. … One day there, a guy told me I looked really happy. I said, thank you. When I went back to my office, I realized I was happy because everybody else was having a good time. That was the first moment I remembered thinking, ‘Hey, this (profession) is good. This is my calling.’” During his nearly 10 years at Marbella CC (from 2003-2012), Shelton worked his way up from assistant pro to director of

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golf, a tenure in which he worked under four head pros and seven different general managers and also included the years he worked toward becoming PGA-certified as a club professional. He became certified in 2006 and then became the first club pro in PGA of America history to be certified in all seven disciplines: instruction, general manager, golf operations, player development, retail, executive management and ownership/ leasing. “I didn’t have a life in my 20s; I was always in school,” he said, joking that he spent so much time studying because he didn’t have much of a social life. That, however, changed while pursuing his Master of Business Administration at Pepperdine, from 2009-2011. It was there he met his future wife, Joyce, also in the MBA program. Three years later, they were married. Joyce also still works in the golf business, as a regional manager for American Golf, based out of Coyote Hills GC in Fullerton. Now residing in Rancho Mission Viejo, Robin and Joyce both are very busy, but they still try to tee it up together once a week and go on golf vacations around the world, chasing their goal of playing every course on Golf Digest’s 2011 list of the “World’s Greatest 100 Courses.” Impressively, they have checked off 70 so far. After gaining certification in all seven PGA disciplines, Shelton decided to become a Certified Club Manager (CCM), which he achieved in 2019 during his 5½-year tenure as general manager at SeaCliff Country Club in Huntington Beach, his previous stop on the golf course management merry-go-ground. If it sounds as if Shelton is driven, it’s because he always strives to better himself, following a Japanese business philosophy called “kaizen,” endorsed by Tiger Woods. “It just means continuous improvement, always getting better,” Shelton said. “That’s become a motto or theme in my life—always getting better, never being OK with the status quo.” Robin Shelton has accomplished a lot in the game, and he’s only 40. It is obvious he loves his job, especially the challenge of helping to build a unique culture at each club he has worked. But what he is most proud of is that he has mentored more than a dozen colleagues who have gone on to leadership positions in the industry. His passion for the game also continues to grow. “Golf is an incredible global force for good,” Shelton said. “There are very few things in the world that connect people like golf, and there’s nothing that can deepen relationships and friendships like golf can.” Especially after you learn the right way—and, most important, the right place—to swing your father’s golf clubs. DP danapointtimes.com

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DANA WHARF FISH REPORT

GUEST OPINION | By Jim Kempton

Juliette Paskowitz: A Matriarch of a Remarkable Family Remembered

Anglers seeing good signs ahead of summer season BY ZACH CAVANAGH, DANA POINT TIMES

pring is typically a transitional time in the fishing seasons before a strong summer, and the fish are biting more and more on Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Whale Watching expeditions. In his weekly report, Captain Brian Woolley said the fishing along the coast has been improving every day, especially on the half-day trips. While the water hovered between 61-62 degrees and there was still some red tide water found, bass has still been the predominant catch. Woolley said that sliding sinker rigs were catching the bass, and reverse dropper loop rigs were pulling in sheephead and sand bass. Out on the three-quarter-day trips, the boats are staying out in deep water, with good days of vermilion rockfish and other mixed rockfish. Anglers on these trips are also catching some sculpin. When the anglers get their fill in the deep water, the three-quarter-day trips also clean up with some bass to round out the day. On the longer trips out to San Clemente Island, the Fury has seen good signs of yellowtail. Woolley said that schools of 15- to 20-pound yellowtail are showing up on the sonar readings, but not yet biting, as schools that big should be. The yellowtail that were caught came on live bait, surface irons and the “yo-yo” iron. The island trips are still catching some bonito and nice showings of bass. Woolley said action there is about ready to go off, with decent signs all around. Dana Wharf also recently completed

Dana Wharf regular angler Lee Obergfell (left) poses with his halibut catch aboard the Clemente with Captain Chad Steffen. Photo: Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Whale Watching

another successful five-week session of after-school kids fishing camps. The summer 2021 Kids Fishing Camps are on the way, but all three sessions of the four-day camps are already sold out. However, there is a waiting list for those still interested. There are also kids finish clinics every Sunday for $10. Each clinic includes a free ticket and finish equipment for a Sunday afternoon half-day trip. For more information on kids camps and clinics, call 949.496.5794 or go to danawharf.com. HERE ARE THE LATEST FISH COUNTS FROM DANA WHARF SPORTFISHING AND WHALE WATCHING: MAY 12 • 4 boats, 86 anglers: 5 yellowtail, 45 calico bass, 10 sand bass, 15 sculpin, 34 sheephead, 86 whitefish, 29 rockfish, 25 vermilion rockfish, 13 barracuda, 23 bonito, 12 halfmoon perch, 1 blue perch, 95 bass released. MAY 11 • 4 boats, 86 anglers: 85 vermilion rockfish, 25 rockfish, 15 calico bass, 12 blacksmith perch, 5 sculpin, 3 sand bass, 3 sheephead, 3 whitefish, 1 Spanish jack, 103 bass released. MAY 10 • 3 boats, 55 anglers: 32 sheephead, 30 sculpin, 20 calico bass, 15 vermilion rockfish, 12 rockfish, 8 sand bass, 4 whitefish, 2 blue perch, 95 bass released. MAY 9 • 7 boats, 115 anglers: 16 yellowtail, 97 vermilion rockfish, 38 calico bass, 20 bonito, 16 sand bass, 12 whitefish, 11 sanddab, 11 rockfish, 7 sculpin, 7 sheephead, 1 halibut, 162 bass released.

Sarah Rahmani shows off a yellowtail catch out at San Clemente Island aboard the Fury on Sunday, May 9. Photo: Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Whale Watching

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MAY 8 • 9 boats, 164 anglers: 7 yellowtail, 61 vermilion rockfish, 54 calico bass, 52 rockfish, 33 whitefish, 28 bonito, 15 sanddab, 11 sheephead, 5 bocaccio, 4 sculpin, 3 sand bass, 225 bass released. DP

uliette Paez Paskowitz, the matriarch of one of surfing’s most storied families, died peacefully in San Clemente on May 3 at 89. The mother of nine children raised primarily in oversized campers, Juliette, along with her husband—surfing legend Dorian “Doc” Paskowitz—would live a remarkable odyssey and pioneer the living embodiment of surfing’s nomadic lifestyle, which became famous worldwide. Her family would have movies, books and countless articles written about them, but through it all, Juliette was the upbeat, patient (some would say saintly) mother figure whose humor, wisdom and devotion held together a seven-decade marriage and was the bedrock of a dynasty including 27 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. One of eight children, Juliette was born in 1932 in Long Beach and was the last surviving member of the Paez family. When she met Dorian, a dashing lifeguard and surfer who had just received his medical license, it was love at second sight. Just in her early 20s, she had already graduated from Long Beach State and was working as an opera singer who had found work as a vocalist for the prestigious Roger Wagner Chorale group. They met on Catalina Island, a romantic locale that fit their lifelong passion for adventure. Their offspring—David, Jonathan, Abraham, Israel, Moses, Adam, Salvador, daughter Navah and Joshua—was a conundrum of a family that defied all the conventions of their time, and yet it succeeded on some fundamental and simultaneously mythic level. Juliette’s contribution to this gypsy-like tribe cannot be underestimated. “My mom had such natural strength,” said Jonathan. “And she supported Doc’s vision—and let him live his dream.” “Mommy was the one who kept it all together,” remembered Abraham.“How she managed to do it all, no one will ever know.” Joshua said his mom’s strength in-

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Known as the matriarch of the “First Family of Surfing,” Juliette Paez Paskowitz lived a remarkable life, raising nine children—in a rather unorthodox manner—before dying peacefully in San Clemente earlier this month. Photo: Courtesy of Surfwise/Paskowitz Family Archives

formed his own perspective of women. “She was tall, and dignified, and loving,” he said. “We saw women as beautiful—but to be respected.” Stories of the Paskowitz clan—dubbed by the New York Times as the “First Family of Surfing”—have become part of surfing culture’s heritage. Amazing as it would seem in the hyper-competitive 21st century, the eight sons and daughter whom she raised have been remarkably successful in a surprising range of careers. As any parent will agree, the main goal they wish for their children is to be healthy, happy and be able to take care of themselves and their own family. For Juliette, the knowledge of that achievement was no doubt her crowning glory. Jim Kempton is a writer, surfer and San Clemente resident. His friendship with the family spans half a century, and incredibly, the clan still allows him to catch a wave in their midst. DP EDITOR’S NOTE: An extended version of this column can be found at danapointtimes.com. 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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Toledo Back on Top in Margaret River San Clemente Local Dedicates Latest Win to His Young Son BY JAKE HOWARD, DANA POINT TIMES

t had been a couple years since Filipe Toledo won a WSL Championship Tour event. In fact, the last time he hoisted a trophy above his head was his 2019 win in Rio. But last week, the Brazilian surfer, who now calls San Clemente home, took out the Boost Mobile Margaret River Pro in Western Australia, beating South African Jordy Smith, who has also kept a residence in town for some years, in a heated battle in the final. “This has been a really fun week,” Toledo said. “There have been such amazing waves and amazing surfing from everybody, so to come out on top feels so good.” “This one is for my son Koa,” he continued. “It’s his birthday today, and he asked me to win the trophy. I promised him I would, and I could not break the promise, so this one’s for you son; I love you.” It was a quite a week for Smith, too. “I had a good time today and was stoked to make it into a final for the first time in who knows how long,” Smith said. For the women, Brazil’s Tatiana WestonWebb took her first win of the season after besting seven-time world champion Stephanie Gilmore in a close final. “Steph is one of the best surfers of all time and was always someone I looked up to so much, so it was incredible to come up against her in a Final,” WestonWebb explained. In the semifinals, Smith took out local hero Griffin Colapinto, who’d been en-

Filipe Toledo was in rare form at the Margaret River Pro, taking the event win and rocketing up the WSL Leaderboard. Photo: Courtesy of WSL

joying a solid run through the event. Colapinto advanced out of the quarterfinals after two-time World Champion John John Florence was forced to withdraw due to a knee injury. “Unfortunately, I hurt my left knee on the end section of a wave during my round 16 heat two days ago,” said Florence in a prepared press statement. “It’s not the same knee I dealt with last year, so that’s good, but with the Olympics coming up this summer, I’m going to focus on healing up and getting strong.” Florence’s knee injury comes on the heels of San Clemente’s Kolohe Andino

withdrawing from the entirety of the Championship Tour’s Australia leg due to a high ankle sprain. Andino has subsequently had surgery for the injury. Both surfers have expressed that they’re hoping to be back in time for surfing’s Olympics debut later this summer. Meanwhile, the plot continues to thicken regarding the Rip Curl WSL Finals, which will take place at Lower Trestles this September. The top five men and five women on the leaderboard at season’s end will have the opportunity to vie for the 2021 World Title in a one-day, winner-take-all day of competition at Lowers.

For the men, world champs Gabriel Medina and Italo Ferreira, who is supported by local shaper Timmy Patterson, front the pack, while Toledo has moved up into third, thanks to his Margaret River win. Florence is currently in fourth, with Smith rounding out the top five. After back-to-back semifinal appearances, Colapinto is knocking on the door in sixth, with a very real chance of giving surf fans around here somebody for whom to cheer. “This win will be a huge jump on the rankings for me, which I needed,” Toledo explained. “This tour is all about consistency, and if you’re not showing up in the Finals often, you won’t make that Final 5, and that’s my biggest goal for the year, to give myself that chance.” For the women, four-time world champ Carissa Moore continues to control the race. Weston-Webb sits in second, Gilmore in third, and San Clemente resident Caroline Marks is in fourth. The WSL Championship Tour will now head to Strickland Bay in Western Australia for the Rip Curl Rottnest Search event, which kicks off on May 16. 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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TANNER SANDVIG BY JAKE HOWARD, DANA POINT TIMES

ne of the best things about writing the Grom of the Week column—besides getting to shine light on some seriously amazing kids—is that as time goes by, it’s inspiring to watch them grow and achieve their dreams. Seeing 11-year-old San Clemente shredder Tanner Sandvig develop into the surfer he is today is especially rad. In or out of the water, the stoke is on! Lately, Sandvig has been chasing contest points up and down the coast. He and his little sister, Teagan, live for it. Dana Point Times May 14-20, 2021

Tanner Sandvig. Photo: Courtesy of WSA

They love it. And last weekend, Tanner came away with a huge win at the WSA West Coast Championships. Held at 9th Street in Huntington

Beach, he made the most of the challenging conditions and came out on top. He’s also been ripping among the NSSA ranks, recently taking wins in the Under-10 division of a couple different events. But more than just the results, Tanner is quick to fire up his friends. He congratulates them on their successes and is humble when he wins. He even remembered to post a nice message for his mom on Instagram on Mother’s Day. Every day at the beach is a good day, and for Tanner, the vibes are always up. DP Page 14

Water Temperature: 64-66 Degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: 4-6 Outlook: For Friday, South/southwest swell keeps surf in the shoulder high to a foot overhead zone, (4-6’). Light breeze most of Friday morning turns to moderate west winds in the afternoon. Surf size holds on Saturday, then Sunday picks up into the shoulder high to two feet overhead range, (4-7’). Southerly winds are light Saturday morning, then become moderate by the afternoon. Winds shift out of the Southwest on Sunday: Light in the morning, then moderate for the afternoon.

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