JUNE 11-17, 2021 | VOLUME 14, ISSUE 24
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Commencement Celebrations Dana Hills Celebrates Completion of Extraordinary School Year SPECIAL SECTION
Dana Hills High School’s Class of 2021 experienced a mostly normal commencement on Thursday, June 3. Photo: Lillian Boyd
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The ‘Spirit of Dana Point’ Will Undergo Restoration
Hop & Shop Offers Trolley Riders with Incentives
DHHS Alumnus Luke Williams’ MLB Debut Week
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According to the report, approximately 10 trillion gallons of untreated stormwater runoff, containing pollutants including road dust, oil, animal waste, fertilizers and other chemicals, flow into U.S. waterways every year. The report also highlights sewage spills and inefficient infrastructure as main sources of ocean pollution. Sewage spills and wastewater infrastructure discharged undertreated and raw sewage into the ocean and local waterways, at a rate of more than 900 billion gallons of untreated sewage each year. “Sewage can contain bacteria, viruses and parasites that make people sick with gastrointestinal symptoms, rashes, skin and eye infections, flu-like symptoms, and worse,” the report said. “Sewage and stormwater runoff also pollute waterways with excess nutrients that wreak havoc on coastal ecosystems by fueling harmful algal blooms that put human health at risk and result in fish kills and coral reef die-offs.” While the Clean Water Report cites sewage leakage as a significant contributor to ocean pollution, Environmental Programs Supervisor Cynthia Mallett said the city of San Clemente experiences few sewer spills that affect the quality of its local waters. “The Utilities Department has a proactive sewer inspection program that uses a radio-controlled, camera-fitted robot to video record sewer lines,” Mallett said. “The videos are then reviewed to determine if there are any defects that need to be corrected immediately and to evaluate sections that could be eligible
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Surfrider’s Clean Water Report Highlights Ocean Pollution Problems BY ERYKA FORQUER, FOR THE DANA POINT TIMES
In its efforts to reduce pollution and maintain water quality for the safety of recreational beach users, the Surfrider Foundation released its annual Clean Water Report on May 25, highlighting threats to coastal water quality and measured bacteria levels in water. While the beach is a popular attraction for locals and tourists in South County, the Surfrider organization indicated that local waters continue to be polluted. In its report, Surfrider measured bacteria levels in water through the Blue Water Task Force program, an initiative established more than 25 years ago. The program deploys Surfrider volunteers to collect water samples from more than 500 ocean, estuary, bay and freshwater sites and to test fecal bacteria levels. “Chapter water testing programs are designed to fill in the gaps and extend the coverage of state and local agency beach programs,” the report said. “Surfrider volunteers are testing beaches that are not covered by agencies and are also monitoring potential sources
of pollution, such as stormwater outlets, rivers and creeks, that discharge onto the beach.” Out of the 5,796 samples that were collected, the Blue Water Task Force performed 1,528 water tests from 16 different sites in California, including Irvine, Newport Harbor, Corona del Mar and Huntington Beach. “The collective results from all the participating BWTF labs have remained relatively constant since we began compiling data in an annual report in 2011,” the report said. “Of the 5,796 water test results reported in 2020, 69% indicated low bacteria levels, 10% indicated medium bacteria levels, and 21% measured high bacteria levels that exceed water quality criteria, or Beach Action Values, set by each state.” In the Clean Water Report, Surfrider attributed runoff as a contributor to ocean pollution. Nonpoint source pollution, including urban, agricultural and stormwater runoff, threatens coastal water quality.
In its annual Clean Water Report for 2020, the San Clemente-based Surfrider Foundation found that approximately 10 trillion gallons of untreated stormwater runoff flows into U.S. waterways every year. Photo: File
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for future capital improvement projects. All of the city’s sewer lines are typically inspected every three years.” In order to help mitigate ocean pollution, Surfrider pushes for the government to invest more money in existing programs and create more efficient water-quality monitoring programs. To help keep its local waters clean, the city of San Clemente created the Clean Ocean Program, which is designed to protect streams, beaches and reef ecosystems from pollutants. “The city installed and maintains six vortex separators, which are underground treatment units that collect sediment, litter and debris that flows toward the ocean during dry and wet weather,” Mallett said. “These units prevent approximately 93 tons of debris from reaching the ocean each year. The Clean Ocean program also conducts 200 water quality inspections and 160 enforcement actions each year.” To help fund the program, the city created the Clean Ocean Fee, a fee charged on the monthly utility bill for property owners. While the Clean Ocean Fee expired in 2020, Mallett said the city anticipates sending a mail-in ballot to property owners in approximately six to eight months to vote on whether the fee should be reinstated. In addition to the Clean Ocean Program, Mallett said educating property owners and residents on irrigation runoff is paramount to improving water quality in San Clemente. Similar to San Clemente’s pollution prevention efforts, Senior Water Quality Engineer Lisa Zawaski said that the city of Dana Point focuses on education and outreach to keep its local waters clean. “We do a lot,” Zawaski said. “We also host annual coastal cleanups in September every year, and we also do Facebook posts that try to get people to monitor their sprinklers so the runoff doesn’t go into the gutters.” Zawaski said Dana Point has multiple programs to monitor its water quality. Dana Point participates in a cooperative effort to test all beaches and gives its data to Heal the Bay, an environmental organization that produces an annual report using letter grades to rank West Coast beaches based on bacteria levels found in water quality sampling. According to Zawaski, Dana Point uses the Heal the Bay report to help guide policy. While Surfrider’s Clean Water Report did not collect water samples from sites in San Clemente and Dana Point, the two coastal cities participate in the Water Quality Improvement Plan. Additionally, shorelines in Orange County are tested weekly for bacteria levels through OC Health Care Agency’s Water Quality Laboratory. danapointtimes.com
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Hop & Shop Event for Dana Point Trolley Offers Special Deals
Dana Point COVID-19 UPDATES
BY LILLIAN BOYD, DANA POINT TIMES
The wheels are in motion and the Dana Point Trolley is back after its relaunch Memorial Day weekend. After a year’s hiatus due to COVID-19, the trolley program’s return is a momentous occasion. “We are now encouraging the community to aboard the trolley and explore Dana Point,” said Vickie McMurchie, executive director of the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce. With the city serving as a major hub to neighboring South Orange County cities, the routes aim to help riders get to the cities of Laguna Beach, Dana Point, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, and the community of Rancho Mission Viejo. New routes this year aimed to improve overall connectivity. But with the Hop and Shop event, riders can scan the official Hop & Shop QR code to take advantage of exclusive offers without having to leave the city. Local restaurants and shops in Dana Point are offering special deals for the entire month of June, while the Trolley is in operation. The City of Dana Point is a recipient of grant funds under Project V from the OCTA to operate the trolley program. In light of the pandemic, the OCTA Board of Directors modified its guidelines to be a bit more lenient on cities; however, funding for the program will still be tied
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trolley will be stocked with a supply of face coverings for riders who do not have them. Each trolley will be cleaned hourly to sanitize all high-touch areas and passenger seating. Deep cleaning of each trolley will be conducted on a weekly basis after operating hours. Touchless hand sanitizer dispensers will be available on each trolley for riders to use before and after
riding the trolley. Passengers wishing to board the trolley shall wait for on-board passengers to exit the trolley before entering the trolley. Dana Point’s trolley operation began on Friday, May 28, for Memorial Day weekend. The trolleys will offer weekend service only through Sunday, June 20. Daily trolley service will begin on Friday, June 25, and continue through Labor Day, Sept. 6. For daily service, hours will be noon to 9 p.m. from Monday through Thursday; noon to 10 p.m. on Friday; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. Participating businesses include Coffee Importers Scoop Deck & Deli, Brio Tuscany Grille, iHeartYoga, Killer Dana, Rad Brat, Luxe Restaurant and Martini Bar and many more. For more information, visit danapointchamber.com/hopandshop.
Shield of California. The patient-victims that Poon claimed to have met with and treated were dependents—such as the spouses and children—of employees from Costco Wholesale Corp. and United Parcel Service Inc. Poon unlawfully took the personal information of those dependents and used them in her reimbursement requests and prescriptions. Poon obtained the personal information of the employees’ dependents by attending health fairs at various UPS warehouses and Costco locations, and soliciting such information from employees. In total, Poon billed and caused to be billed approximately $2.2 million through her scheme. Poon’s chiropractic license was revoked in July 2019, according to the California Department of Consumer
Affairs. According to the Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Poon was alleged to have committed unprofessional conduct, including “repeated acts of negligence; unprofessional conduct: incompetence; moral turpitude, dishonesty, corruption; knowingly making or signing any document relating to practice which falsely represents the facts; participation in act of fraud or misrepresentation; accountable billings; informed consent; insurance fraud; failure to comply with the terms and conditions of probation.” U.S. District Judge David O. Carter scheduled an Aug. 30 sentencing hearing, at which time Poon will face a statutory maximum sentence of 67 years in federal prison. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Daniel S. Lim and Daniel H. Ahn of the Santa Ana Branch Office are prosecuting this case.
The Dana Point Trolley is back in service for the season with weekend operation. Expanded daily hours of operation begin June 25. Photo: File
to ridership. In order to meet state health and transit guidelines, staff is currently planning to reduce capacity to provide the required social distancing. Riders and trolley drivers are required to wear face coverings over the nose and mouth while riding the trolley—until further guidance is received from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Each
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Former Chiropractor Found Guilty of Health Care Fraud Charges A former Orange County chiropractor and Dana Point resident was found guilty by a jury on Tuesday, June 8, of federal criminal charges relating to a health insurance scheme in which she fraudulently billed insurers more than $2 million for bogus chiropractic services never provided. Susan H. Poon, 56, was found guilty of five counts of health care fraud, three counts of making false statements relating to health care matters and one count of aggravated identity theft. The trial was the first criminal jury trial to occur in the Central District of California since March 2020.
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According to the evidence presented at her five-day trial, Poon schemed to defraud insurance providers Anthem and Aetna by submitting false reimbursement claims from January 2015 to April 2018 for services that were never performed, including false medical diagnoses and prescriptions, as well as office visits that never occurred. Poon’s office was located in Rancho Santa Margarita. Poon also submitted fraudulent prescriptions containing fabricated medical diagnoses of individuals whom she had never met, including children, causing a medical device manufacturer to submit false claims for reimbursement to Blue Page 4
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Spirited Away Ocean Institute, Community Come to the Spirit’s Aid for Restoration BY LILLIAN BOYD, DANA POINT TIMES
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ust days after announcing a need for support to accelerate restoration of the Spirit of Dana Point, Ocean Institute has passed the half-way point in garnering support from the community. That support comes after Ocean Institute was pushed to fund repairs for the Spirit much sooner than originally anticipated. Despite plans to replace the Spirit’s deck by December 2022, which garnered approval from the U.S. Coast Guard, the Spirit’s insurance company issued a 30-day notice that coverage would be dropped. Dr. Wendy Marshall, the CEO and president of Ocean Institute, said that leaders scrambled to find an insurance replacement and come up with funding for the Spirit’s $1-million-dollar restoration while within the coverage period. “Having come so far through the pandemic, asking so much from our community along the way, it is tough to ask for more,” Marshall said in a June 8 email. “But we would be remiss if we did not do whatever we could to keep the iconic Spirit in operation, post-repairs.” Each year, more than 5,600 students embark on the Spirit of Dana Point for an experience that immerses them in ocean science and maritime history, while incorporating character and team-building skills. The vessel is a local icon and educational treasure, said Don Goldbacher, Ocean Institute’s director of maritime programs. “The Spirit offers the same dockside programs as the Pilgrim once did, but on the Spirit, you can take kids out sailing,” Goldbacher said. “They become sailors and privateers. They learn leadership.” The Pilgrim, a three-masted schooner that was a full-sized 1945 replica of the merchant ship that Richard Henry Dana detailed in his classic novel Two Years Before the Mast, keeled overnight in March 2020 and sank in her slip at Dana Point Harbor. Now, Ocean Institute faces the obstacles of preserving the Spirit—a vessel launched in 1983, assembled in the Costa Mesa backyard of builder Dennis Holland. The
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The Spirit of Dana Point, a 1770s-style gaff ridge schooner was launched in 1983 and acquired by the Ocean Institute in 2001. Photo: Courtesy of Ocean Institute
gaff ridge schooner was based on plans of those of its kind built in the 1770s. It was acquired by the Ocean Institute in 2001. Goldbacher says the vessel needs restoration, including a new deck. This million-dollar project was slated to begin in 2022, with all restoration to be completed by the December 2022 deadline— as approved by the USCG. Plans were accelerated when Ocean Institute received a 30-day notice from its insurance provider. Since the Ocean Institute’s lease with the county requires vessels to be insured, the entire organization was put at risk. “The Spirit belongs to the community, and they rose quickly to support this emergency need,” Marshall said. “Foundations mobilized to commit funds and community members have been creative in supporting us.” Goldbacher says a priority in the Spirit’s restoration is updating her deck, which will require pulling all her Douglas Fir decking and replacing it. This will require dry docking the vessel at Marine Group Boat Works in San Diego where her mast will also be pulled for inspection. All wire and standing rigging will be pulled and replaced as well. The Spirit will embark on the journey south on June 19 for a process that could take a minimum of four months. While Marshall acknowledged the
insurance company was within its right to give notice, it gave the Ocean Institute little time to react. “You have to act quick and decide which problem needs to be solved first,” Marshall said.“On June 20, we would be without insurance for the Spirit, which would trigger a state of noncompliance with the lease. We knew the deck needed to be replaced. We’ve been pursuing alternative insurance providers, a space at the shipyard, but also funding to do this project.” With summer camps beginning just 10 days after receiving the 30-day notice, Goldbacher and Marshall credit the staff and local stakeholders for jumping into action. “It’s not easy to solve this kind of problem, but the team—just like they did throughout the entire pandemic—didn’t even blink,” Marshall said. Fortunately, pieces began to fall into place. “The foundations are standing behind us,” Marshall said. “We’ve now crossed the halfway mark and the public is really kicking in with their donations and their creativity to get others to donate. It gave us confidence.” With Marine Works accommodating repairs for the Spirit, Marshall said that, in essence, the issues concerning the insurance company have been addressed. Ocean Institute partnered with the Curlew Charters to get kids out on the Page 7
water for summer camp. Other projects traditionally held aboard the Spirit have been relocated to other sites on the Ocean Institute campus. “We hadn’t planned to put the cart before the horse, but we did what we had to do,” Marshall said. “The community really stepped up once again.” Laguna Beach artist Cliff Wasserman encouraged donations by offering a matted photo of the Spirit to anyone who shows a donation receipt of $100. Artist and silversmith Jess Anderson who had sailed on the Spirit for a week in high school, donated the proceeds from her “Skillful Sailors” collection to the project. “We are optimistic as we crossed the halfway point in our fundraising, but we have approximately $500,000 to raise quickly,” said Marshall.“The Spirit is icon for Dana Point and Orange County. We are incredibly grateful but not surprised to see this support from the community and are confident we will fund this project together.” Since Ocean Institute’s initial call for community support, the insurance company has agreed to extend coverage for the period of restoration. Marshall declined to name the insurance company that revoked and then reissued coverage of the Spirit. Visit oceaninstitute.org or tinyurl.com/spiritodp to learn more or make a donation. DP danapointtimes.com
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FARMERS MARKET 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Each Saturday, California farmers bring fresh produce to sell at the Dana Point Farmers Market. Craft vendors are available the first Saturday of the month. La Plaza Park, Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point.
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shall Headlines Coffee Chat The Dana Point Civic Association will host Dr. Wendy Marshall, Ocean Institute’s CEO and President, as the group’s next Coffee Chat guest on Friday, June 18 from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Marshall will highlight Ocean Institute’s (OI) trajectory through the pandemic and the strategies employed to fulfill its mission despite all obstacles. Ocean Institute closed its doors on March 16, 2020, wiping $1.8 million in school programs off the books for the spring season alone. “With high-fixed costs due to the vessels, animal care, etc., our organization’s future was precarious,” Marshall said in a Civic Association press release. “Despite the daunting challenges we faced, Ocean Institute ended the year firmly in the black.” Marshall added that OI was able to create new programs to meet new conditions—several of which will continue beyond the pandemic. “We learned important lessons along the way and look forward to sharing our story and strategies in the hopes that participants will leave inspired and empowered to see opportunity, even in the most challenging times,” Marshall said. Marshall was elected to serve as President of Education and Operations for Ocean Institute in October 2019. She first joined Ocean Institute in 2017 as Vice President of Education.
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DANA POINT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 6 p.m. The Dana Point Planning Commission will hold its regularly scheduled meeting in council chambers at 33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 210, Dana Point. TUESDAY, JUNE 15
CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6 p.m. The Dana Point City Council will hold its regularly scheduled meeting in council chambers at 33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 210, Dana Point. Ocean Institute CEO Dr. Wendy Marshall. Photo: File
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placed on education. Baker grew up as a CUSD student and graduated from San Clemente High School. He went on to play football for Saddleback Community College, where his team earned a national championship. When he transferred to Azusa Pacific University, the football team he played for also earned a national championship. Baker earned a Master’s degree in educational leadership and administration from Chapman University and a Doctor of Education from University of Southern California. “I was an offensive lineman. I feel like I still hold onto that position’s approach with life; I want to work hard to set up others for success. I want to provide that essential support for a team to go far,” Baker previously said to Dana Point Times. For Zoom links, updates on future events and possible in-person coffee chats, contact the Dana Point Civic Association at DPtCivic@gmail.com. Suggestions for guest speakers and topics are encouraged.
host Dana Hills Principal On Friday, July 16, from 8:30-9:30 a.m., the Civic Association will host Dr. Brad Baker, Principal of Dana Hills High School. Capistrano Unified School District’s Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Baker on June 12, 2019. His first year as principal for Dana Hills dealt with obstacles that the coronavirus pandemic had
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Kicks Off Summer with Live Music and Events Dana Point Harbor invites visitors to kick off the summer season with the Harbor’s Summer Sidewalk Sale happening on Friday, June 25, and Saturday, June 26, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Each day, select Harbor shops and restaurants will offer
Dana Hills Principal Dr. Brad Baker. Photo: File
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special sales and giveaways for visitors, as well as feature live music from Olivia Ooms and Zach Churchill to entertain guests as they shop. Participating retailers include Killer Dana Surf Shop offering 30-75% off select items, and Bella Bazaar will offer sales on their coastal-inspired gifts. Local surf enthusiasts can stop by Woody Hut to shop and receive a free gift with their purchase. For Harbor foodies, Jon’s Fish Market will offer a sale on a variety of their fresh seafood, including shellfish, crab, oysters, mussels and more, while visitors with a sweet tooth will receive a chocolate dolphin with every purchase made at Chocolate Soldier. Lil’ Skippers Snack Shack will offer specials on select drinks, snacks and treats for those who need a quick and delicious snack while shopping. Visitors to the Harbor will also have the opportunity to schedule a 4th of July-themed mini photoshoot with Style My Holidays on June 26 and 27. Guests who shop during the Summer Sidewalk Sale can enter to win a Harbor Prize Package including giveaways from Harbor retailers such as Killer Dana Surf Shop and Jon’s Fish Market. Summer Sidewalk Sale shoppers are encouraged to email their receipts to info@danapointharbor.com by Sunday, June 27, to enter. Three winners will be chosen at random and contacted via email on Tuesday, June 29. For more information, visit danapointharbor.com or connect via Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. danapointtimes.com
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GUEST OPINION | The Bartlett Bulletin by OC Board Supervisor Lisa Bartlett
WHAT TO EXPECT ON JUNE 15, WHEN CALIFORNIA EXITS THE COLORED TIERS
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alifornia is on track to fully reopen on June 15 following 15 months of pandemic restrictions. While this is certainly welcomed news, many are wondering what life will be like in a somewhat post-pandemic Orange County. Based on information obtained from the California Department of Public Health, here’s what we know so far: On June 15, all sectors listed in the state’s current Blueprint Activities and Business Tiers Chart may return to normal operations with the limited exceptions noted below for Mega Events. • The state will no longer have capacity limitations. • There will be no physical distancing restrictions for attendees, customers and guests. • The state will follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s masking plan, which lets fully vaccinated people forgo wearing face coverings in most settings. • The state will also align with the CDC’s recommendations on travel, which include restrictions and prohibitions on travelers coming from countries with severe outbreaks. There will not be quarantine and isolation requirements for travel within the country. • At outdoor events with more than
10,000 participants, such as music or food festivals/car shows/large endurance events and marathons/parades/ sporting events and concerts, the state recommends verification of vaccination or a negative coronavirus test. Attendees BARTLETT who do not verify BULLETIN vaccination status BY LISA BARTLETT should be asked to wear face coverings. • At indoor venues with more than 5,000 guests, such as sporting events, conventions, and concerts, the state requires verification of vaccination or a negative coronavirus test. The requirements and recommendations for negative tests/vaccine verification will be in effect from June 15 through Oct 1. By Sept. 1, the state will assess conditions to determine whether updated requirements or recommendations are needed beyond Oct. 1. It has certainly been a long haul for Orange County residents and businesses over the past year and a half, and to say it’s been challenging is an understatement. That being said, a new day is on the
horizon, and I want to thank the residents and businesses in my district for their resilience and determination in getting us to this day. We are finally at a place where some semblance of life as we knew it, pre-pandemic, is within reach. While it may take some time for our economy to fully rebound, there is no doubt we are headed in the right direction. I am confident Orange County will once again be known as a regional economic powerhouse and come back even stronger than before. To that end, please shop local and support our wonderful business community, especially our small businesses. They could use our support and patronage to help get back on their feet. To keep up to date on the latest information from my office, please follow me on Facebook @SupervisorLisaBartlett and on Twitter @OCSupBartlett. You may 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 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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Letters to the Editor SHORT-TERM RENTALS JERRY DERLOSHON, Dana Point Last week’s coverage of the city council’s approval of an amendment to the city’s code for short-term rentals underscores the divisive nature of the topic. Overwhelmingly, Dana Point resident input has been consistent on the subject of short-term rentals: “Not on my street!” For Mayor Federico to voice support for short-term rentals citing the Coastal Commission “guarantees access to the coast for all Californians” is ignorant and illogical. The two subjects are totally unrelated. To wrap Coastal Commission mandates for coastal access around why
the city needs to promote short-term rentals is laughable. I favor approving short-term rental permits wherever all property-adjacent homeowners sign agreement to the use of a home as a short-term rental business on an annual basis, and only in homes that are not bound by CC&R’s or community rules and regulations prohibiting them. We’ve got plenty of coastal access. REMEMBERING LEE BAILY Terry Goller, Dana Point Remembering our days with Lee Baily as he and my husband served together in the U.S. Marine Corps 334 squadron stationed at Cherry Point, NC, in 19541956. Lee developed his flair for the law, as he was in the JAG division. He also was a talented writer, as he published my husband’s harrowing Mach 1 FJ2 ejection into the Atlantic Ocean resulting from a lack of oxygen or anoxia. Page 10
Lee was also a pilot outside of the Marines, as he had his own plane and would frequently fly him and his wife, Dolly, back and forth to their home in the Boston area. We always worried about her flying so close to her due date, as our baby sons were born near the same time. I recall how thrilled Dolly was when Lee bought her a mini floor washing machine that might hold 10 diapers! We will miss hearing about all of Lee’s colorful activities, as he was a man of many talents and excelled in all of them. He was revered by many, including OJ! CITY SAFETY/CAR SHOW CHRIS DOLKAS, San Clemente I just read with disbelief of the priority given to San Clemente passing the non-binding resolution regarding the Second Amendment. With weekly mass shootings in America, it seems we should (Cont. on page 23) danapointtimes.com
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CLASS OF 2021 // GRADUATION SPECIAL
Dana Hills HIgh School Principal Brad Baker All graduation images by Lillian Boyd and Alan Gibby/Zone57.com
DANA HILLS HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT SPEECH
LOOKING AT A BRIGHT FUTURE After a Challenging Year BY DANA HILLS HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL BRAD BAKER
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s the principal of Dana Hills High School and on behalf of our faculty and staff, I want our community to know how very proud we all are of the Class of 2021. Despite all the changes and challenges our students faced, our seniors rose above and accomplished academic, athletic, and co-curricular success! I would like to take a moment to highlight just a few of the academic accomplishments of this outstanding senior class: • The Class of 2021 has approximately 600 graduates! • The Class of 2021 has 147 students who earned the distinction of Valedictorian (this is awarded to students with a GPA of 4.0 or higher). • This Class of 2021 has an additional 126 students earn
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the honor of academic distinction (this is awarded to students with a GPA ranging from 3.5-3.99). • This Class of 2021 has 34 AP Scholars, 20 AP Scholars with Honor, and 37 AP Scholars with Distinction. • Within the National Merit Scholarship program, the Class of 2021 has 7 commended students and 2 finalists for the distinguished National Merit Scholarship. In short, this is an incredible senior class! I am certain our seniors would also be the first to tell you that they would not be here today if they did not have people supporting them along the way. So, I would also like to thank all the parents, guardians, family members, and community members who have supported and encouraged these amazing students. Your involvement has been crucial to their success. I would also like to thank all the DHHS teachers and staff who guided, inspired, and prepared our seniors for Page 13
life beyond high school. We have an outstanding faculty and staff here at Dana Hills who are always committed to our students’ success and passionate about creating a learning community that ensures all students feel authentically successful every day, and for that, I thank you, DHHS! So, to the Class of 2021, your adventures await. Your discoveries of life, love, gain, and loss remain to be experienced, but remember the lessons you’ve learned this year, and remember to live life intentionally. Your attitudes and your efforts will determine your path. No matter what the world throws at you, you are capable of handling anything and making the best of it. You’re in control of the story that is your life, so make your story, amazing Dolphins! OK, Dolphins, one more time . . . Hey, Dana? How do you feel? danapointtimes.com
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DANA HILLS HIGH SCHOOL Graduating Class of 2021
Holden Abrams Jimross Abrena Leila Abumeri Wyatt Ackermann Nathaniel Addison Meara Aguilar William Aguilar Jesus Aguirre Pedraza Jonah Ahad Andy Aldana Ryan Allain Bryce Allen Carla Alvarez Annie Amato Mason Ambrose Domenica Amiri Christopher Andersen Aedan Anderson Noah Andrew Chase Arndt Javier Arroyo Chloe Ashbach Lilly Ashley Trent Augustinus Moises Balderas Hernandez Jason Bannister Angel Barraza Dana Point Times June 11-17, 2021
Joshua Bateson Sarah Beck Miranda Beckman Connor Bell Giana Bellantoni Ashley Bellavia Derek Berens Logan Beveridge Vincenzo Bianco Julia Biernat Logan Blair Dakota Bloom Quinn Boland William Bonham Justin Boos Emma Bortnick Kai Brackenridge Jonathan Briner Ryan Bruce Molly Brucker Renee Brucker Gigi Brunel Charles Bukow David Bustos Bailey Buttari Zachary Byrnes Seth Cabral
Emmanuel Calderon Nolan Campbell Michael Canahui Jehsica Castle Joshua Ceballos Anissa Cervantes Elise Chaddock Michael Chamorro Samantha Chamorro Sean Chamorro Remy Charles Cozette Chilton Jonathan Chino Victoria Chiravanich William Chiusano Yuhjin Chung Madeline Churchill Adrian Cole Gianna Comoglio Hannah Conrady Jefreyn Contreras Aguirre Hailey Corbett Anthony Cortes William Craven Angel Cruz Camacho Luke Csermak Jackson Culp
Alexander D’Agosta Rona Darabi Ava Darr Jack Davidson Caden Davis Katherine Derrington Thomas Desiano Carlos Diaz Rocco DiFrancesco Joseph Domingot Joshua Dominguez Kaylee Downhower Nicholas Drossel Jillian Duarte Grace duPont-Moore Vanessa Duran Heidi Eckl Emma Elam Gavin Elliott Broderick Ellis Jason Ellis Joshua Ellis Itzel Escalante Julia Eskandarian Daniel Espada George Espada Daniel Espinoza
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James Estes Ryan Estes Iris Estrada Kaitlin Facey Gina Faris Sara Fatemi Carson Faulkner Brianna Faussette Oliver Fezzi Jake Finn Parker Finnegan Aiden Flynn John Fodor Gillian Foster Aiden Frangipane Camille Freeman Michael Fregoso Tristan Frickman Jeziel Galarza Emilie Galceran Jasmine Gallegos Ana Gallegos Trujillo Kirsty Gambill Julia Garbino Arturo Garcia Mary Garcia Ayleni Garcia Secundino
Kennedy Gaynor Denali Geddes-Boyd Katayoun Ghaleh Mahmoudi Aaron Glick Bruno Gloria Mateo Gonzalez Evan Gordon Kasey Goslow Olivia Gottron Wyatt Gouger Layla Gravelle Brandon Gregory Cristopher Guerrero Aaron Guido-Lopez Trevor Guluk Cole Halbert William Halbert Kyle Hall Jessica Hallsworth Nathan Hamman Hanniel Haro Nicole Harris Sean Hart Satia Hatami Savannah Hawkes Brady Hayden danapointtimes.com
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Brett Haynes Lindsey Healey Nathan Helman Sally Heneghan Brandon Hernandez Edward Hernandez Valeria Hernandez Gabriela Hernandez Santillan Sydney Higgins Connor Hilden Corbin Hill Katherine Hoagland Jacob Hoffman Cole Hollandsworth Jennifer Holster Scott Honaker Zane Hoostal Justin Hopkin Kaitlyn Hopkins Cameron Hosn Jacob Hubbard Malia Hudson Lacey Hunner Sebastian Hunter Dylan Iltis Isabella Imhoff Blake Immel Nicolas Intha Waleed Ismaeil Elise Ivory Bradley Jacabo Scott Jacobs Morgan Jersey Avadeania Jones Steven Jones Kassondra Kahle Dana Point Times June 11-17, 2021
Madelyn Kaliterna Lucy Kao Avery Karner Abigail Kattenhorn Iman Keyvan Corey Kim Dyllon Kimbrell Kristofer Kirkpatrick Madeline Kleindienst Spencer Kline Kelli Knowles Garrett Knuf Mykaila Koizumi Alexandra Kousakin Kipper Kreh Mackenzie Kruger Aidan La Voie Xander Lahr Cristina Leal Braden Lee Zoe Leland Christopher Leone Sierra Leuschen Eva Levy Logan Lewis Mason Lewis Nicolas Lewotsky Ashton Lian Micah Liebner Tyler Lipson Grace Lisle Reid Lockliear Kaylin Lopez Mario Lopez Amanda Lucker Lila Ludwick-Day John Lull
Jillian Lundgren William Lundgren Owen Lutz Seth Lyon Dawson MacDonald Heriberto Macedo Rigoberto Macedo Colin Macy Alexa Maier Halle Maier James Maldonado Kirsten Malecka Katya Malinauskas Aidan Malley Dante Mannarino Alexander Manzo Nicolas Marapinela Evan Marquez Caleo Martinez Jessica Martinez Lizbeth Martinez Oscar Noel Martinez Stephanie Martinez Emma Mason Makenzie Massey Matthew Massey Ian May Steven Mayo Reese McCarter Vaughn McCarter Kellan McGrath Julianna McKenzie Claire McKeown Lauren McKevitt Taylor Medina Jair Mejia Gloria Mendoza
Claudia Milinovich Perla Miranda Natalia Mirska Krystia Mischel Natalie Misri Emily Miyamoto Ava Moaddeli Joseph Moersch Kourosh Moghaddam Leili Moghaddam
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Niki Moghaddam Nava Mogharei Kevin Montes Madison Moore Kierstin Moreno Camryn Moscato Trevon Moses Jennyfer Mosqueda Alexandria Mulqueen Gisselle Mundo
Reese Mundy Mason Muoio Peyton Murray William Mylchreest Ava Nadell LeeAnne Nakamura Skylar Neeve Jacob Nelms Ashton Nelson Nancy Nemeh
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Senior Sendoffs
Kevin Nery Aidan Newcomb Claire Nghiem Thien Ngo Lucas Nichols Lindsey Nielsen Thomas Nilsen James Nollar Briana Nothhelfer Ben Nusz Matthew O’Connor Marco Ogaz-Vega Madison O’Kane Shadie Olandj Grace O’Malley Brandon Osorio Karley Osorio Landon Otsuji Maximos Papageorge’s- Martinez Zoe Papageorge’s-Martinez
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Ryan Patrick Valentina Pavoncelli Dylan Payne Jose Luis Perez Eduardo Perez Reyes Kanoa Perman Lauren Phillips Alexa Pilkerton Erica Pinnegar Brandon Pizano Pintor Sandrine Ponnath Alana Poppenhagen Clement Porter Sarah Portis Joseph Pratt Luke Pratt Wade Pratt Christian Preijers Avery Price Paulina Puente Weston Quagliero
Paige Queen Shadan Rahmani Alex Ramirez Connor Ray Ava Raymer Isaiah Reams Lilly Reed Kristen Regalado Jack Reid Gillian Rexach Daniel Reyes Isaac Reyes Sean Rezaie Dylan Ricci Mia Richardson Isel Rios-Guerrero Ella Ripley-Rodriguez Andrea Roberto Kelly Rodgers Diana Rodriguez Gian Rodriguez
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CLASS OF 2021 // GRADUATION SPECIAL Jake Rodriguez Teresa Rodriguez Valerie Rodriguez Ember Rodriguez Cervantes Nikolas Roman Kaitlyn Root George Ros Stella Rose Joseph Ross Sophia Ruddins Alexander Russell Jason Saavedra Lukas Saavedra Isabella Sackey Aiden Sadek Gerardo Saldana Noah Samson Victor Sanchez Cesar Sanchez Cruz Sofia Sandoval Macedo Cruz Saunders Steven Seibert Mia Selvan Helen Shamamyan Brandon Shams Helena Shaver Ruthie Shenoy Natasha Shetty Ilyana Sholakh Noah Simpson Cooper Sisley Benjamin Smith Joseph Smith Yazmine Smith Jade Smith-Normatov Rachel Angela Sonido Kathy Soria Hisac Soto
Brandon Sparks Katie Spaulding Ella Spieker Benna Spotts Kristina Sprague Scotlynn Stabile Jillian Stafford Amber Stevens Hudson Stivers Adam Studdert Brody Sullivan Ryan Swartzentruber Jonathan Sweeney Piper Tago Bryan Takeshita Jovanna Talarico Maxim Tchekan Skylar Thomas Jonas Thyssen Sigrid Tierney Deanavette Tilimon Asia Tippetts Kavelle Tomaiko Camryn Toole Emily Tran Javier Traver Sean Treichler David Trujillo Isaiah Underwood Cristoff Valdez Christian Vargas Marcos Vargas Janet Vargas Rodriguez Annette Vasquez Morales Joseph Vazquez Tiffany Vazquez Oscar Vega Chad Villafuerte Jacob Efrain Villamil
Gianni Viola-Wilhelmi Eve Viramontes Hailey Vise Paula Vivas Christian Wagener Gabriella Wagenseller Joanne Walker Jacob Wand Jenna Ward Katy Wathen Zebulun Watson- Muhammad Arisara Weeranarawat Blake Welk Jimena Wender Paige Wesselman Leah West Lucy West Dane Westfall Justin Wilfert Luke Willard Cole Wilmert Alannah Wilson Chloe Worcester Kai Wright Maile Yamasaki Gabriella Yuschenkoff Owen Zajac Adella Zani Enoc Zamarripa Jillian Zarbatany Alia Ziae-Mohseni Mia Ziers Erick Jair Ziga Jarquin Fletcher Zimmerman Gunner Zoch Christian Zwahlen
San Clemente Graduates from Local
PRIVATE SCHOOLS JSERRA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
Leonel Álvarez Fernández Kennie Arriola, Jr. Taylor Barnes Rebecca Baum Hailey Black Aiden Byrne Jillian Chade Mateo Chi-Sing Diego Flores-Casados Melissa Foley Chang-En Huang Hunter Kampff Jacqueline Knutte
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Jeffrey Muller Lillie Roberts Isaac Sylvester Jordan Velligan Sarah Wadman
SADDLEBACK VALLEY CHRISTIAN
St. Margaret’s Episcopal Chloe Penelope Abracosa Nicole Marie Acacio Caitlin Grace Ballantyne Emma Hope Ballantyne Phillip Joseph Doyle Keith Christian Harvey
Christine M. Kao Tiana Angelina Pavia Nicole Lily Tavoussi Olivia Lauren Young
CAPISTRANO VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Claire De La Torre Daniel Fournier Maura Griffin Hazel Walker
FAIRMONT SCHOOLS Hollen Howard Scarlett LiRocchi
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Scholarship Recipients American Association of University Women, Laguna Beach Leah West
Dana Point Historical Society - Doris I. Walker Scholarship Grace Lisle
American Legion, Dennis Mulvaney Military Family Scholarship Natalie Misri
Dana Point Women’s Club Malia Hudson
Bob Margolis Memorial Rotary Scholarship (Rotary Club of Laguna Niguel) Jasmine Gallegos, John Reid, Malia Hudson, and Olivia Gottron Capistrano Valley Assistance League Remy Charles, Nicholas Drossel Coral Thrift Shop Kellan McGrath, Olivia Gottron, Sean Treichler Capistrano Unified Educators Association - CUEA Elise Chaddock, Thomas Desiano, Malia Hudson, Skylar John Neeve, Lukas Saavedra Capistrano Unified Management Association - CUMA James Nollar Dana Outrigger Canoe Club Sally Heneghan, Jonathan Sweeney, Reese Mundy, Maile Yamasaki Dana Point Chamber of Commerce Sarah Beck, Remy Charles, Paulina Puente, Sean Treichler, Leah West Dana Point Times June 11-17, 2021
Daughters of the American Revolution Heidi Eckl Democratic Women of Southern Orange County Sophia Ruddins, Remy Charles Environmental Scholarship Sally Heneghan, Jonathan Sweeney, Gunner Zoch Future Leader Julia Biernat Jeanette Brown Memorial Scholarship Paulina Puente Kim Courtney Scholarship Olivia Gottron Laguna Niguel Woman’s Club Nicholas Drossel, Jasmine Gallegos Lauren Catuzzi Grandcolas Memorial Scholarship Leah West
Marbella Scholarship Foundation Gianna Comoglio Merritt Grimm “Grimmy” Scholarship Steven Mayo, Zebulun Watson National Charity League, Monarch Chapter Sarah Beck, Eve Viramontes Niguel Shores Men’s Club Will Halbert, Cole Halbert PTSA Scholarship Local Nicholas Drossel, Malia Hudson, Kellan McGrath, Sean Treichler, Zebulun Watson-Muhammad SOCSA Scholarships Sarah Beck, Paulina Puente, Sean Treichler Ron Woods Memorial Ava Moadelli Ray Woods Memorial Remy Charles Teri Lynn O’Brien Memorial Scholarship Meara Aguilar, Remy Charles, Luke Csermak, Jasmine Gallegos, Leah West Vertical Construction Peyton Murray
Lisa Cosenza Memorial Scholarship Malia Hudson and Nicholas Drossel
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SOAPBOX
GUEST OPINION | The Levin Letter by Rep. Mike Levin
South Orange County Veterans Remind Us of Public Service
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his past Memorial Day, those of us who are vaccinated were able to safely gather again with friends and family, returning to all of the traditions that we cherish. While the day marked a new milestone in the pandemic—a sense of normalcy as we begin the summer—it’s important for us to remember what Memorial Day really means. The veterans honored in South Orange County continue THE LEVIN LETTER to remind us of the BY MIKE LEVIN service and sacrifices that have been made for our country. I had the opportunity to join members of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 9934 in Dana Point, and was especially honored to meet veterans from World War II who were in attendance. I was proud to speak with them about my grandpa, Ted Levin, who served in that war as a gunner with the 867th Bomb Squadron of the U.S. Army Air Forces. Grandpa Ted passed away several years ago, but his influence is with me every day I serve in Congress. Meeting with veterans of my grandpa’s generation—the Greatest Generation—was a reminder
that he would be disappointed by much about today’s politics. While he was a committed Democrat, he didn’t vilify his Republican friends and neighbors. He would have honest discussions about the issues of the day without resorting to name-calling or conspiracy peddling. He’d want me to avoid partisanship for its own sake and focus on the core responsibilities of my job. And that’s what I’ve tried to do. As I’ve said often, my name may be on the door, but this office belongs to the people I serve—Republicans, Demo-
crats, independents, and everyone else. That’s why I’ve tried to remain as accessible and transparent as possible, and why I’ve held a public town hall at least once a month—so that any constituent can come and ask me any question they want. I’ve also strived to provide the best possible constituent services. Any constituent can call our office and get one-onone assistance with federal programs. We’ve been able to help dozens of veterans and military families get the benefits they have earned. We recently helped a local constituent
(Cont. from page 9) take a more appropriate stance on keeping the citizens of San Clemente safe. Apparently, safety of all our citizens is not the No. 1 priority of most of the city council. I have been trying to get the attention of the council for over a year since witnessing a three-car injury accident on Avenida Vista Hermosa after three cars raced away from the weekly car show. I was just missed by one of the out-ofcontrol cars. Since that time, I have sent numerous letters, videos and sound bites of several near-misses of pedestrians and e-bike riders. The speed is beyond reckless, as is the noise and exhaust for nearby residents—all violations of city ordinances. The cities of Dana Point, Laguna Beach, Corona del Mar and Newport Beach, along with Caltrans and the CHP, have launched task forces to deal with the collateral damage (from our car show) in
their respective municipalities. I guess the “silver lining” for them is all the revenue being generated by the hundreds of noise, speed and equipment violations from all the vehicles leaving the car show driving north on PCH, heading back home to inland OC and Riverside. On the other hand, we might get $50 from our portion of sales tax from coffee and breakfast sales at Ruby’s, Starbucks and Chick-fil-A. Our enforcement for the protection of the citizens of San Clemente is signs at the Outlets telling people not to “rev” their engines. E-bike activity is at an all-time high. Bike accidents are way up. The bike lane and sidewalk (where most bikes are ridden on Vista Hermosa) goes against traffic. That, coupled with all the youth activities at the Jim Johnson Sports Park on Saturdays, make this insane. This is a ticking bomb. Not if, but when we have another tragedy on Vista Hermosa. We have had too many. There
is a reason the city of Laguna Beach and others have sent the car shows away. Thank you, Councilman Duncan and Lt. Manhart, for taking my calls and listening. This is a tough issue but should be a real priority.
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AMAZON MAY NOT BE COMING TO SAN CLEMENTE DICK PARSONS, San Clemente Having now lived in beautiful San Clemente for over 20 years, I, too, would be concerned about the traffic and noise problems caused in our community by a huge Amazon distribution facility, even though there might be some benefits such as an increase in job opportunities and more tax revenue. Are they really coming to San Clemente? I did a Google search and found a May 18, 2021 article indicating that the city of Oceanside just approved an Amazon
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restore and increase his mother’s VA benefits. We helped another military family secure child care while one parent was deployed overseas and the other was a mission essential military member. These may seem like small accomplishments—it’s certainly not the type of work that creates flashy headlines—but this is the type of public service my grandpa taught me to appreciate, and it’s the kind of public service the veterans in Dana Point reminded me of this past Memorial Day. They represent the best of our country, and they continue to teach us what it means to serve our nation and protect our shared values. I’ll continue to think of them and my Grandpa Ted every day that I have the honor to represent our community in Congress. U.S. Representative Mike Levin represents the 49th Congressional District, which includes the South Orange County cities of Dana Point, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano. He was reelected for a second term in 2020 and resides in San Juan Capistrano with his wife and two children. 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.
Distribution Center in their Ocean Ranch industrial park. If one assumes that it will successfully address all building, environmental and community concerns, there would be no need for them to open up another center 22 miles up the coast in San Clemente. Let’s hope that our concerns are premature.
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GETTING OUT
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FRIDAY | 11 BUILD THE DREAM FOR GREAT FUTURES VIRTUAL GALA & VIP WINE TASTING 5:15 p.m. Join the Boys and Girls Club of Capistrano Valley as it reinvents the way it raises funds for the youth of the community. Its 2021 Virtual Gala features a VIP Virtual Wine Tasting Experience with Master Sommelier Peter Neptune, a silent auction now through June 14, and a live virtual auction on June 11, from 7-8 p.m. To learn more and register for the virtual events, head to bgccapo.com/events. 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 $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.
SATURDAY | 12 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. southoccarsandcoffee.com. Dana Point Times June 11-17, 2021
Dana Point Symphony Conductor Dean Anderson. Photo: File
FRIDAY | 11 DANA POINT SYMPHONY OUTDOOR CONCERT 7:30 p.m. The Dana Point Symphony is proud to announce a performance for a live audience in a free, outdoor concert event at the Kaleidoscope in Mission Viejo. Attendees and supporters are encouraged to give generously by sending donations using the link below. RSVP seating is available as well and highly recommended, as courtyard seating is limited. This concert is the first time that the orchestra will perform during the pandemic. As a celebration, musicians will be performing beautiful and joyous music by Rossini, Dvorak, Debussy, Weber, and many more popular classical hits. The DPSO is also partnering with Space in the Gap and Sol Agave in order to offer patrons a special dinner menu along with other incentives, exclusively for DPSO audience members who sign up for dinner at 6 p.m. Audience members are invited to arrive early for dinner and a walking tour of the Space in the Gap galleries before the concert begins. For seating, dinner and donations, visit forms.gle/tvptgx6yDXKYrzRA8. Parking is free. Be sure to bring warm outdoor clothes and don’t forget your mask. The Kaleidoscope, 27741 Crown Valley Parkway, Mission Viejo. danapointsymphony.com.
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FARMERS MARKET 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Shop for a wide selection of fruits, vegetables and artisanal goods from organic growers at the Community Center/San Clemente Public Library parking lot. 100 North Calle Seville, San Clemente. 949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.
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. brewhousesjc.com.
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BACKYARD OPEN MIC NIGHT AT KNUCKLEHEADS 8-10 p.m. Knuckleheads’ backyard is open for food, drinks and live music. If you are a musician, do stand-up comedy or the spoken word, this is the place to be on Wednesday nights. Knuckleheads Sports Bar, 1717 North El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.492.2410. knuckleheadsmusic.com. danapointtimes.com
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GUEST OPINION | On Life and Love After 50 by Tom Blake
Emerging from the Pandemic, Seniors Are Getting the Travel Bug
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ver the past two months, emails I’ve received from readers indicate that not only are seniors emerging from the pandemic, some even want to travel. Cheryl and Guy, of Mission Viejo, emailed: “After being canceled for two years, now we have received confirmation of our flights and hotels for Vienna, Prague, Budapest, and more. We are traveling alone and conduct a great deal of research on each destination. “Six years ago, I made a quickly scribON LIFE AND LOVE bled note about your BY TOM BLAKE Travelafter55.com website, which you said describes a trip to Budapest that you and Greta took. “Could you let us know how to access that information on the website? No rush, because we do not depart until August for a month. Before we go, I like to have as much information about a city or site. Travel books are basic help, but I like information from reliable people I know.” Tom’s response: “Travelafter55.com is the right website. On the homepage, look at the archive listings in the right-hand column. Click on the May 2015 archive. That will take you directly to Budapest and the subsequent river cruise we took from there to Vienna, continuing to Amsterdam. “Our visit to Prague was when we took the Orient Express train from Venice to
Prague and on to Paris. Click on the April 2007 archive to read about Prague. “You are going to love your trip.” Thyrza, of Dana Point: “Since I am free to travel until my next doctor six-month checkup, I plan to take a seven-day cruise to Greece with Holland America Line. Short enough, but long enough to just relax and get pampered. My sweet doctor said I can’t be sitting around waiting for the next six-month checkup. I think for us seniors, this is true: tomorrow is today.” Larry, a former Dana Point neighbor I’ve known for 30 years, lives with his fiancee in the Philippines. When the pandemic hit, he was in the United States on business for a few months. Since then, he has been unable to fly back to the Philippines. He’s had seven different flights booked and then canceled by the airlines or the Philippine government. He emailed this week: “Now I’m shooting for a flight to Manila on July 10th.” So, it appears that Larry will be able to give his fiancee a long-overdue hug next month. I’m hoping for him. Carmen, a high school classmate of mine, has lived in Barra de Navidad, Mexico for several years. His significant other, Karen, passed away in 2019. The pandemic made travel almost impossible in 2020, so he was stuck in Mexico. On May 10, Carmen sent an email: “I’m toying with the idea of selling my
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place in Mexico and moving to Italy for the final few years (Carm’s grandparents were from Italy). “Or, Plan B is to rent out my place in Mexico for a few months and spend that time in Italy to test the waters. “I got both COVID-19 vaccinations.” Tom’s response: “Holy Catfish! Why do I say that? Because five minutes ago, I received an email from Annalisa, a 69-year-old divorced woman in Milan, Italy who wants to meet an American man who is widowed and is willing to have him come visit her in Milan.” I did something I seldom do. I introduced them via email. As it now stands, Carmen will be traveling to Milan in July to visit and spend time with her. He’s hoping his flight won’t be canceled.
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BY MYLES MELLOR LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION:
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See the solution in next week’s issue.
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My partner Greta and I love to travel. We’ve had our COVID vaccinations, our passports are up-to-date, and we’re ready to go. But, just to be cautious, we’re going to wait a few more months to cruise or possibly go see our friend Carmen, who might still be in Italy. Cruise ships are starting to appear in U.S. ports. 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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SPORTS & OUTDOORS
Walk-Off Williams DHHS alumnus Luke Williams caps crazy stretch with dramatic first MLB home run BY ZACH CAVANAGH, DANA POINT TIMES
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t has been a whirlwind for 2015 Dana Hills alumnus Luke Williams. Two weeks ago, he was racking up hits in minor league baseball for the AAA Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs in Eastern Pennsylvania. Last week, Williams was leading off Team USA in Florida as the Americans officially qualified for this summer’s Olympics in Tokyo. This week, the 24-year-old made his major-league debut for the Philadelphia Phillies and collected a hit in his first atbat on Tuesday, June 8, but that wasn’t the end of the wild ride. Williams then made his first major-league start on Wednesday, June 9, and ended the game in incredible and dramatic fashion. With the Phillies down 1-0 in the bottom of the ninth inning with two outs and a runner on first base, Williams crushed a hanging slider four rows deep over the left-field fence for a two-run walk-off home run—Williams’ first major-league home run—and the Philadelphia win, 2-1 over Atlanta. “I was telling my parents this morning that it hasn’t even hit,” Williams told NBC Sports Philadelphia as he got drenched by several tubs of Powerade from his teammates after the game on Wednesday. “The support I have from my friends and family back home to the Phillies organization, just class acts.” Williams’ parents, Mark and Jeannine, as well as his younger sister and brother, Sami and Ike, got to Philadelphia to watch Luke make his debut on Tuesday and see his home run on Wednesday. Williams last played for Lehigh Valley on May 23 in Syracuse, New York and finished his run with Team USA on Saturday, June 5, in Port St. Lucie, Florida. The Phillies called him up to the big leagues on Monday, June 7. “I don’t know if I’ll have words to describe that moment,” Williams said to reporters on Wednesday. “It was pretty incredible, you know? I’m still trying to figure it all out.” Williams did hit one home run for Dana Point Times June 11-17, 2021
Dana Hills 2015 graduate Luke Williams helped Team USA qualify for the Olympics last week, and made his major-league debut this week with his first home run coming as a walk-off in his first start on Wednesday, June 9. Photos: The Phillies/Mike Kennedy
Team USA in the Olympic Qualifiers on June 4, but he hadn’t hit a home run in 18 games for Lehigh Valley this season. In fact, because of the cancelation of the 2020 minor league baseball seasons due to the pandemic, Williams hadn’t hit a home run in a professional game since Aug. 23, 2019 with the AA Reading Fightin’ Phils. For that reason and many more, Williams hitting a walk-off home run for the first of his major league career in his first
start in the big leagues seemed pretty improbable, but that’s the magic of baseball. Williams is only the fifth player in Phillies history to hit a walk-off home run while trailing with two outs over the last 25 seasons and the first since 2008. Williams is also the fifth player in the last 20 years across the MLB to hit a walk-off home run in their first start, the first since 2015 and the first Phillies player to do so. Williams is the fourth Phillies player to hit a walk-off home run for his
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Track and Field Qualifies 11 Athletes to CIF-SS Finals The Dana Hills track and field team qualified 11 athletes across 11 events to the CIF-SS Finals with topnine performances at the Division 2 preliminaries on Saturday, June 5 at Moorpark High School. The finals will be run back at Moorpark High School on Saturday, June 12. On the girls side, the Dolphins qualified in six events with two athletes qualifying twice.
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Allura Markow qualified individually in both distance races. Markow finished sixth in the 1,600-meter race and second in the 3,200-meter race. Sienna Frederiksen qualified individually in the 400-meter race and as a member of the 4x400-meter relay team. Frederiksen finished sixth in the 400, and Dana Hills finished fifth in the 4x400-meter relay. Frederiksen ran the relay with Christina Abrams, Peyton Murray and Ava Podolski. Tatum Hoff also qualified on the track with a fifth-place run in the 100-meter hurdles. Avery Karner qualified in a tie for first in the girls pole vault with a clearance. On the boys side, Dana Hills qualified in five events with Jai Dawson as the only athlete qualifying in two events. Dawson qualified in second in both the 1,600-meter race and the 3,200-meter race. Elsewhere on the track, Gianni Viola edged into a qualifying spot at eighth in the 800 meters.
first major-league home run and the first since 1996. At AAA Lehigh Valley, Williams was hitting .352 over 18 games with a .904 OPS, 15 runs, eight RBI, four doubles and two triples. For Team USA, Williams went 8 for 18 in four games with six runs, six RBI, a double, a triple and a home run. For the Phillies, Williams has gone 3 for 5 in two games with two runs, two RBI, a double and a home run. DP
In the field events, Dana Hills had two qualifiers. Braden Lee qualified sixth in the high jump, and Jonathan Sweeney tied for first in the pole vault.
Boys Golf Finishes Fourth at CIF-SS Team Championships For the seventh straight season, the Dana Hills boys golf team finished in the top four at the CIF-SS team championships. The Dolphins posted a team score of 375 in the Division 2 tournament at Bella Collina San Clemente. Tesoro won at 360, Sunny Hills finished second at 371 and Newport Harbor placed third at 372. Jason Bannister again posted the low score for Dana Hills at 71, which tied him in seventh place. Nick Fry tied for 12th at 72. Bannister and Fry both competed at the CIF-SS Individual Championships on Thursday, June 10 at River Ridge Country Club in Oxnard, but results were not available at press time. DP
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DHHS SURFER OLIVIA GOTTRON NAMED 2021 VALEDICTORIAN
GROM OF THE WEEK
BARON BANUELOS BY JAKE HOWARD, DANA POINT TIMES
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Bound for Olympic Glory The List of History-Making Surfers Has been Named BY JAKE HOWARD, DANA POINT TIMES
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he Olympic surfing picture is a lot clearer after the ISA World Surfing Games in El Salvador last week. With the United States’ team already locked in, one of the bigger stories was the rise of the Japanese team, which will play host when the Games get underway at the end of July. Going into the event, Kanoa Igarashi, who largely grew up in nearby Huntington Beach, was the lone representative for the Japanese team, but by the end of competition in El Salvador, he was joined by three other countrymen and countrywomen, including Hiroto Ohhara, Mahina Maeda and Amuro Tsuzuki. Meanwhile, the Peruvians also have much to cheer about, as 2004 World Champion Sofia Mulanovich has also made the cut. Peru also qualified Daniella Rosas, Miguel Tudela and Lucca Mesinas. And proving that surfing is an international sport even for countries that don’t have much surf, Leon Glatzer will be the lone representative for Germany. “There was so much work put into it for the last three years. It’s been an emotional roller coaster waking up every day and feeling the Olympics at my doorstep,” said Glatzer afterward. Dana Point Times June 11-17, 2021
Olivia Grotton just graduated as the valedictorian at Dana Hills High School and will soon be heading to landlocked Montana State to pursue her studies. Photo: Courtesy of McPherson
her get started, as she will be attending Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana, in the fall. When Gottron’s not studying, chances are you’ll find her surfing San Onofre with her friends or working on her photography. One of five kids in her family, her older brother Ian is also a talented
TOKYO 2020 OLYMPIC QUALIFIERS
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ith all of the end-of-the-year goodness and graduation news, we’d like to take a moment to recognize Dana Point’s Olivia Gottron. Wrapping up her time at Dana Hills High School, Gottron graduates as the school valedictorian with a 4.06 GPA. For the monumental effort, she has received a $500 scholarship from the Dana Point Surf Club, as well as three other scholarships from local businesses and foundations. The funds will go to helping
local surfer with a bright future. Gottron currently enjoys the support of Killer Dana Surf Shop, Brawner Boards, and Reunion Wetsuits. She also works closely with shaper Barrett Miller on her boards. Congrats, enjoy the summer and good luck in Montana, Olivia—especially when winter kicks in. DP
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Carissa Moore (USA) Caroline Marks (USA) Sally Fitzgibbons (AUS) Stephanie Gilmore (AUS) Tatiana Weston-Webb (BRA) Silvana Lima (BRA) Brisa Hennessy (CRC) Leilani McGonagle (CRC) Dominic Barona (ECU) Johanne Defay (FRA) Pauline Ado (FRA) Anat Lelior (ISR) Mahina Maeda (JPN) Amuro Tsuzuki (JPN) Ella Williams (NZL) Daniella Rosas (PER) Sofia Mulanovich (PER) Yolanda Sequeria (POR) Teresa Bonvalot (POR) Bianca Buitendag (RSA)
Kolohe Andino (USA) John John Florence (USA) Leandro Usuna (ARG) Owen Wright (AUS) Julian Wilson (AUS) Gabriel Medina (BRA) Italo Ferreira (BRA) Manuel Selman (CHI) Rio Waida (INA) Jeremy Flores (FRA) Michel Bourez (FRA) Leon Glatzer (GER) Kanoa Igarashi (JPN) Hiroto Ohhara (JPN) Ramzi Boukhiam (MAR) Billy Stairmand (NZL) Miguel Tudela (PER) Lucca Mesinas (PER) Frederico Morais (POR) Jordy Smith (RSA)
The U.S. brought a relatively young surf team down to El Salvador. San Clemente’s Taj Lindblad got some invaluable international experience, while 18-year-old Carlsbad local Alyssa Spencer made it all the way to finals day, eventually taking seventh overall. “It has truly been a historic week for surfing here in El Salvador,” said ISA President Fernando Aguerre. “We have successfully completed Surfing’s Olympic Qualification and confirmed the Olympic dreams of 40 surfers from all around the
world. This is a moment that will live on in surfing history for decades, or centuries to come.” 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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hat happens when impeccable surf style and outstanding study habits collide? Well, if you’re Baron Banuelos, a lot of really killer stuff. Banuelos just graduated from eighth grade at Marco Forster Middle School, and in or out of the water, he’s got much to be proud of, as he’s the recipient of the school’s Roadrunner Award for his academic excellence. Hitting the books has definitely paid off. A talented longboarder, Banuelos went undefeated this season in the Scholastic Surfing Series boys’ longboard division and rode the momentum to the State Title in the same division. “Baron is a classic kid, an old soul,” explains coach Matt Johnson. “He not only longboards, but surfs all kinds of boards. I see him at the beach almost every time I go. He’s very polite, respectful and positive.” Also an integral member of the Dana Point Surf Club, Banuelos enjoys the support of the locally based San Onofre Surf Club and has been getting his boards from master craftsman Roger Hines. And with a bounty of southwest swell rolling in for the start of summer vacation, Banuelos and his friends have been on it as they enjoy these last couple of months before high school life kicks off in the fall. If you have a candidate for Grom of the Week, we want to know. Send an email to jakehoward1@gmail.com. DP
SURF FORECAST Water Temperature: 65-67 Degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: 5-8 Outlook: For Friday, the South/southwest and Northwest swell mix eases, for kneethigh-waist high surf, (1-2-3’). Light+ Southeast winds Friday morning, shift to a moderate west sea breeze in the afternoon. More South/southwest swell shows Saturday, for waist-stomach high waves, (2-3’+). The South/southwest swell is joined by secondary Northwest swell on Sunday, nudging surf up to waist-stomach-chest high, (2-3-4’). For Saturday and Sunday, light southerly morning winds, rise to a light+/ moderate westerly afternoon sea breeze.
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