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Lighting Up the Skies Dana Point Returns to Traditional Independence Day Festivities E Y E O N D P/ PAG E 3

With COVID-19 restrictions lifted, traditional Fourth of July fireworks displays and other festivities will be held in Dana Point, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano this coming Sunday. Photo: File

New Harbor Slip Rate Increases Announced for Fall

Local Launches Flavored Butter Business

Grom of the Week: Nate Stacy

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With COVID-19 restrictions lifted, traditional Fourth of July fireworks displays and other festivities will be held in San Clemente, Dana Point and San Juan Capistrano this coming Sunday. Photo: DESIGNECOLOGIST on Unsplash

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in-person spectators, to help prevent the spread of COVID. “The decision this year came from the city council,” Recreation Manager Samantha Wylie said. “They brought it up in one of their meetings, and they felt that it needed to be back at the pier.”

“Compared to last year, we are in such a different climate this year, related to the state’s different health orders and emergency orders that were in place in 2020,” Wylie continued. “So, there are different opportunities available, and this was a priority for the council.”

In preparation for the 20-minute fireworks display, the pier will close at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday and remain closed for the day. Pedestrian access to the beach will also be prohibited 1,000 feet in both directions of the pier to ensure the public’s safety from the fallout of the fireworks.

“The Fourth of July is a big holiday for not only the residents of San Clemente, but it also brings thousands of people down to the beach and down to San Clemente’s downtown area to do business at and to dine out at,” Wylie said. “It’s certainly one of our more popular events that brings out a lot of people.”

The city’s trolley will be in service from 10 a.m.-11p.m. to assist with parking, while nighttime traffic restrictions will include the closure of the Avenida Palizada exit on Interstate 5, as well as some blocks of Avenida Victoria.

In addition to the fireworks display, San Clemente residents can view four AT-6 aircraft World War II trainers as they fly along the coast during a flyover by

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South Orange County Cities Return to Traditional Independence Day Festivities

BY ERYKAH FORQUER, FOR DANA POINT TIMES

As COVID-19 restrictions continue to ease and case numbers decline across the state, Orange County cities look to transition back to traditional Fourth of July festivities with their annual fireworks shows this coming Sunday.

During the midst of the pandemic last year, many city officials made the decision to cancel their fireworks display or prohibit public attendance at events, and instead offer a livestreamed version of the show.

However, the June 15 reopening of California has permitted cities to plan and budget for fireworks and other community celebrations this year.

For the upcoming Fourth of July, San Juan Capistrano residents can celebrate with a three-day carnival at the sports park that opens on Friday, July 2. The carnival will feature live music, games, exhibit booths, food and alcohol.

“We are all hoping for a great turnout,” Senior Management Analyst Matisse Reischl said.

In lieu of its carnival last Fourth of July, San Juan residents participated in a Dana Point Times July 2-8, 2021

front porch decorating contest in which councilmembers judged and awarded the grand prize winner a bike from local store Buy My Bikes.

While the city previously hosted a drive-in fireworks show at the park, people are encouraged to attend this year’s display in-person. A video will be played before the event begins at 9 p.m. to help welcome back the community.

“We do a welcome video before the fireworks display that some of our councilmembers participate in,” Reischl said of the San Juan event. “It’s just a nice message to the community wishing them a happy Fourth of July. Some of our councilmembers will likely be in attendance to deliver a few remarks before the show and welcome the community back to a fun, in-person event.”

The city of San Clemente is also looking to return to its annual Independence Day celebration with its fireworks display at the Municipal Pier. The city made the decision to hold its fireworks show at the Vista Hermosa Sports Park last year, livestreaming the event on YouTube without Page 3

the Condor Squadron. The flyover will begin in Huntington Beach and end in San Clemente, where it is estimated they will pass over the city between 5:55 and 6 p.m.

Another coastal Orange County city that is bringing back its annual Independence Day celebration is Dana Point.

The city’s firework display, which is commonly regarded as one of the largest in South Orange County, will be even bigger this year.

The city council approved more than 2,000 additional shells for this year’s show, which will be used to provide a more impressive display.

During the show, 6,291 shells will be fired off the barge and accompanied by patriotic music streaming from Saddleback College’s radio station. Spectators can view the show from spots across the Dana Point coastline, including two of the more popular locations: Doheny State Beach and Dana Point Harbor.

In past years, the fireworks display has attracted crowds with as many as 200,000 people. People in neighboring cities and across South Orange County come to Dana Point to watch the 20-minute display. Since the city’s fireworks show was canceled last year, Mayor Jamey Federico said the council and community are excited for this year’s show.

“We’re very happy to be able to put it on,” Federico said. “We hope everybody has a fantastic time celebrating the Fourth of July, and we’re very excited about putting COVID behind us and getting back to normal.” danapointtimes.com

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Dana Point Boaters Respond to Notice of Slip Rate Increases

BY LILLIAN BOYD, DANA POINT TIMES

You can’t walk on a dock in Dana Point Harbor without hearing someone talk about the slip rate increases, according to local boater leadership.

On Monday, June 21, tenants of the Dana Point Harbor Marina received notice that there would be slip rate increases—news that many boaters had anticipated but still dreaded.

When Dana Point Harbor Partners took over as lessees for the County of Orange-owned land in October 2018, it was understood that changes would come to both the marina and landside. The push for a revitalization had begun decades ago and an agreement finally came to fruition: The Partners would invest $330 million into the harbor.

“Since our involvement in the revitalization process, slip rates have always been a topic of discussion and real concern for the Dana Point boater community,” the notice to boaters states. “It is no secret that the Marina at Dana Point has been the best deal in the County, especially for the large vessels that it accommodates.”

Come October 1, 2021, boaters won’t be seeing that deal.

In fact, boaters with 55- and 60-foot vessels will be seeing the biggest price increase of about 90% (or a little more than $1,000 more than their current fees).

For slip sizes less than 30 feet, tenants will see an increase of about 26%. For the 25-foot vessel, there will be about an additional $90, which the letter likened to two scoops of bait from the local bait barge per month.

For the larger boat slip categories, both Joe Ueberroth and Ralph Grippo of Dana Point Harbor Partners acknowledge there is a “tremendous increase.”

“But it also needs to be acknowledged that most of our vessels are receiving free utilities ranging from a couple hundred dollars a month to over $1,000 a month for some of the large multimillion-dollar yachts,” the notice states.

Ueberroth, a marina developer, founded Bellwether Financial Group, which now guides the marina operations, including the boat slips, boater facilities, dry boat storage, day-boat parking and launch ramp areas. Grippo is a principal with Bellwether, which makes up a component of the Dana Point Harbor Partners and the public-private partnership held with the County of Orange.

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The $330 million redevelopment of Dana Point Harbor was made official in October 2018 by the Dana Point Harbor Partners and County of Orange officials. Photo: File

and R.D. Olson Development. Under the public-private partnership, the developer will design, fund and build the improvements, then operate the harbor for the duration of the 66-year lease. A Bellwether-owned entity, Bellingham Marine will develop and build the marina, while sister company Bellport will oversee operations.

Per the lease agreement with the county, slip rates need to be at market price. According to Ueberroth, conversations have been ongoing to inform both county officials and representatives of the boater community of the increase in rates and the methodology for calculating “market.”

Ueberroth and Grippo held talks with boater leadership in May and June regarding upcoming increases. But DPBA President Anne Eubanks says no specific numbers were provided, nor was the methodology for their calculations.

“No exact rates were provided,” Ueberroth confirmed. “But we said small slips would be in the 25% range and that there would be a significantly higher increase for larger slips … We have not done this in a vacuum.”

Ueberroth added that the Harbor

Partners gave notice to the county prior to the rate increase—and that the Dana Point Boaters Association representatives seem to be a lightning rod for negativity.

“We’ve been communicating in depth.

We’ve had the discussions with (DPBA).

We’ve communicated in depth with the county,” Ueberroth said. “When we look at our methodology, we ask, ‘What is our market?’ It’s an Orange County-dominated marina, and that’s where our tenants come from. So, we’re going to look at all the marinas in Orange County.”

The Harbor Partners factored in the 14 other marinas within Orange County, all including Huntington Beach and Newport Beach. Despite the rate increase, Dana Point would still be one of the least expensive marinas within the county.

However, Eubanks asserts that the methodology is not compliant with the Dana Point Tidelands Trust and would like to see the county’s Board of Supervisors intervene.

“This shocked everybody in the harbor,” Eubanks said. “I don’t think the average boater here thought there would be slip increases until construction began and you were in your new slip.”

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tions were held with the Harbor Partners prior to the increase notice, but there was an expectation that additional information would be provided “well in advance.”

“Dana Point Boaters Association (DPBA), and most boaters in Dana Point, strongly disagree with the very large slip rate increase announced effective October 1, 2021, the rationale used to justify the increase, and the methodology cited for the increase,” Eubanks’ letter to Orange County Supervisor Lisa Bartlett states.

Bartlett, whose district represents Dana Point, played a prominent role in finalizing the lease agreement with the Harbor Partners in 2018.

While the methodology used factors in Orange County marina prices, Eubanks implores the partners to consider marinas throughout Southern California.

“If you consider slip prices in other public marinas such as Long Beach and Alamitos Bay, Oceanside, and San Diego, they all are slightly lower or slightly higher than current Dana Point rates,” the letter to Bartlett states.

In Bartlett’s response to Dana Point Times’ request for comment, she states danapointtimes.com

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Marina developer Joe Ueberroth addresses a crowd at Dana Point Harbor on October 29, 2018 ahead of signing a 66-year lease agreement with the County of Orange. Photo: File

that the partners are tasked with ensuring the development of a first-class amenity for the enjoyment of all Orange County residents and visitors.

“While the rates being considered are not decided by the Board of Supervisors, I continue to encourage stakeholders to work together on addressing the economic impacts and feasibility any rate changes would have on the tenants of Dana Point Harbor,” Bartlett stated. “I advise all parties to identify an economically savvy way to strike the right balance that maintains competitive rates and long-term sustainability.”

Ueberroth acknowledges that some boaters will be negatively impacted and others will have to look at alternatives, such as finding other marinas, dry storage or even selling—but many boaters are understanding of the cost of business.

“The marina is an incredible facility.

The demand is off the charts. In any business, when you’re completely full and you have a 20-year waiting list, it’s obvious you are underpriced,” Ueberroth said. “(Raising rates) is my least favorite part of the job. When you do it, you’re always going to get pushback.”

Eubanks’ name is one of many appearing on the waiting list for a slip in the harbor. For now, she keeps her Jeanneau 44 vessel in San Diego, paying $885 a month. With the increases in Dana Point Harbor, she’d be paying about $1,550. She tells Dana Point Times that the DPBA is awaiting response from county officials, as well as the California Coastal Commission, with hope that perhaps the rate increase will be lowered.

If not?

“I’ll keep my boat in San Diego,” she said.

Pacific Symphony Brings ‘Symphony on the Go!’ to Dana Point This Summer

BY LILLIAN BOYD, DANA POINT TIMES

The City of Dana Point hopes for music to continue to be a major part of the summer in the community with the announcement that, in addition to local concerts and festivals, the Pacific Symphony will bring its free mobile community concert experience to Dana Point.

Pacific Symphony musicians are performing free outdoor chamber music concerts across Orange County this summer as part of its new “Symphony on the Go!” mobile stage. The brightly wrapped traveling stage features colorDana Point Times July 2-8, 2021

ful images of Pacific Symphony musicians and Music Director Carl St. Clair.

The free 45-minute pop-up concerts are held from 7-7:45 p.m. and will be at Pines Park on Wednesday, July 14, and Sea Canyon Park on Wednesday, August 11. All guests should bring a blanket or lawn chair.

For more information, contact the City of Dana Point Recreation Division at recreation@danapoint.org, or call 949.248.3536.

For information about the” Symphony on the Go!” program, visit pacificsymphony.org/ tickets/symphony-on-the-go.

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ingly entering or remaining in a restricted building or grounds without lawful authority, as well as disorderly and disruptive conduct with the intention to impede government business, according to a federal complaint.

According to FBI spokesperson Laura Eimiller, McNicoll was arrested at her place of business in the City of Industry.

She had her first federal court appearance in Los Angeles, where she was later released on a $10,000 bond.

Authorities were tipped off to McNicoll’s alleged breach of the Capitol by two witnesses who, in a social media post, identified her as a Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services employee, wearing a white hat adorned with the former President’s name, “TRUMP.” The social media post, which originated from the news station ABC/7, also showed McNicoll wearing a white and gray jacket while a red and white flag was draped over her shoulders, the complaint showed. The caption read, “Trump supporters exit the U.S. Capitol Building.”

Both witnesses, fellow DPSS employees, had separately submitted the same screenshot of the post to the FBI’s national tip line, and were each later interviewed by an agent, confirming McNicoll was captured in the image.

According to the complaint, the FBI agent handling the case reviewed surveillance video of the riot from the Capitol’s CCTV, focusing on an area referred to as Senate Wing Door, where a large group of people had entered through windows and doors that had been broken open.

“At approximately 2:55 p.m.… the video shows the defendant—dressed the same as in (the image)—entering the building and standing near the doorway,” the complaint said.“In the video, the defendant appears to take pictures or video with a cell phone she removes from inside of her coat.”

Other security footage from the day provided a clearer look at the flag draped over McNicoll’s shoulders—a modified California state flag that said “TRUMP COUNTRY” instead of the traditional “CALIFORNIA REPUBLIC.” “After putting her phone away, the defendant walked down a hallway leading south toward the Capitol Crypt,” the complaint further explained.“The defendant stopped and observed the crowd before continuing.”

Later, authorities can be seen in the video ushering McNicoll and others who had been in the Crypt out of the building, toward the southeast plaza, or Memorial Doors, according to the court filing.

In a May 18 interview with the FBI, McNicoll explained that after learning from YouTube that former President Trump was set to give a speech on Jan. 6, she opted to travel to Washington, D.C., making the trip just after New Year’s Day. After Trump’s speech, “she then marched to the Capitol with a large group, walking up the stairs of the Capi-

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DP | Dana Point Announces

Artist Competition for Doheny Village Mural A local property owner and the City of Dana Point Arts and Culture Commission have launched an artist competition to design and paint a 16 x 80-foot mural on a building located at the northwest corner of Doheny Park Road and Las Vegas Avenue. While the local building owner’s location now houses a U.S. Post Office, it will soon also provide a vibrant outdoor art experience in Doheny Village for residents and visitors alike.

The winning artist or team of artists will successfully convey imagery that expresses the theme of Doheny Village’s vibe and vibrancy. The goal of this outdoor mural project is to beautify and add character to Doheny Village and honor its past and future.

“Doheny Village holds an important place in our city’s history. We are excited to recognize what this neighborhood means to Dana Point and provide a strong visual expression of its unique appeal and charm. We look forward to seeing what the artists envision,” said Dana Point Mayor Jamey Federico.

The winning artist or artist team will be selected based on the following criteria: artistic merit of the design, appropriateness of the design for the location, prior experience with large-scale murals and/or public art, concept promoting the theme as stated, artist’s qualifications, and originality of the design. In addition, the winning mural design will provide colorful and inspiring imagery for residents and visitors as well as create imagery that reflects community values.

The winners will receive a $5,000 budget. Deadline for submission is July 29. For submission requirements, email econdev@danapoint.org.

DP | Sailboat Washes Ashore

Near T-Street A sailboat on Tuesday, June 29, had to be towed back out to the ocean after it had washed ashore near T-Street the night before, according to witnesses in the area.

Sgt. Todd Hylton, Orange County Sheriff’s Department’s public information officer, explained that authorities on Tuesday morning met with the boat’s owner, who had been aboard the vessel when it reached the shore shortly after midnight.

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A sailboat that washed ashore early Tuesday morning, June 29, gets towed back out to sea later in the afternoon. Photo: Courtesy of Rhys Brown

the boat was originally docked, other than the boat was tied up improperly.

Witnesses told Dana Point Times that throughout the day Tuesday, passersby gathered around the beached sailboat to take photos before it was eventually towed out to sea during high tide.

DP | Shea Center Gala Raises Over $600,000 A recent gala for the J.F. Shea Therapeutic Riding Center featuring dinner, drinks, and entertainment raised funds so the center can continue its mission of helping others through horse-riding.

The gala was held at Montage Laguna Beach and raised more than $600,000.

“As guests arrived on the lawn, they were welcomed by a light jazz trio,” a news release said. “The vista was a field of friends catching up with each other, a tequila tasting station, photo opportunities, a caricature artist, personal Haiku poetry, a wine wall, posters offering high-value live auction items, an open bar, and gifts for every guest.”

After dinner, Shea Center CEO Dana Butler-Moburg and Shea Center board chair Susan Chaney-Purel welcomed guests and gave a brief update on activities so far this year and from last year.

Live auctions were held for various destinations, including Catalina Island.

“The black tie-optional event was in a familiar setting, with 250 new and longtime Shea Center friends,” the release said.

DP | San Clemente Woman Ar-

rested in U.S. Capitol Breach Social media and video footage of the Jan. 6 insurrection in Washington, D.C. has led to the arrest of a San Clemente woman accused of unlawfully entering the U.S. Capitol building on the day of the riots.

On Monday, June 28, 69-year-old Lois Lynn McNicoll was charged with knowPage 6

COMMUNITY MEETINGS MONDAY, JULY 5

DANA POINT CITY HALL CLOSED Dana Point City Hall offices will be closed in observance of Independence Day. TUESDAY, JULY 6

DANA POINT CITY COUNCIL MEETING – CANCELED WEDNESDAY, JULY 7

VA DISABLED CLAIMS CLINIC 2-4 p.m. The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) 9934 will sponsor a Veterans Affairs Disability Claims Clinic at the Dana Point Community Center the first and third Wednesday of each month.

Veterans can walk in and meet with a VFW Service Officer and receive information on how to file a claim for service-related medical issues.

Attendees should wear a face covering in order to comply with CALOSHA policies. Dana Point Community Center, 34052 Del Obispo Street, Dana Point.

tol building and entering through doors that had already been forced open,” the complaint said of her explanation.

“The defendant claimed that at that point, she was somewhat unaware of what was going on around her,” the filing continued. “The defendant further stated that she recalled walking around an area she referred to as ‘the Rotunda.’”

The FBI noted that McNicoll was likely referring to the Crypt, not the Rotunda.

According to the complaint, McNicoll denied using her phone to take photos and video from inside the Capitol. McNicoll, later in the interview, confirmed that she was the one pictured in the social media post.

She also explained to the FBI that she had visited the Capitol building about five years earlier, as she had been granted a visitor credential from her state representative. She also recalled having to go through metal detectors before entry during that previous visit.

“The defendant admitted that she did not go through these same security measures Jan. 6, 2021,” the complaint added.“Be that as it may, the defendant claimed that she did not feel that she was doing anything wrong when she entered the Capitol …”

The charges against McNicoll come weeks after fellow San Clemente resident Alan Hostetter was indicted on multiple federal charges related to the breach of the Capitol.

Hostetter, a local conservative activist who led multiple anti-lockdown rallies during the pandemic, faces charges that include conspiracy, obstructing an official proceeding, and unlawful entry on a restricted building or grounds. danapointtimes.com

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his past Friday, we launched a brand-new free e-newsletter called The Weekender. Every Friday, The Weekender will highlight our editor’s picks of the best entertainment, events, activities, restaurant openings, etc., happening that weekend in South Orange County.

As life begins to return to normal following the pandemic, we wanted NORB GARRETT to help our readOWNER & PUBLISHER ers returning to outdoor activities and fun by creating a helpful, curated guide to the best events our communities have to offer.

It’s also a great way for us to support our local businesses and event operators

who have arguably suffered the most through the lockdowns, as The Weekender will spotlight their efforts as they come back online.

You can rest assured that all of the events are chosen by our editors; none of them are paid placements.

If you’ve already signed up for our daily e-newsletters, you will automatically receive The Weekender. If you haven’t yet signed up for the daily newsletter but you’d like to get The Weekender, please go to danapointtimes.com/weekender to sign up today.

True to our tagline, “Local News You Can Use,” I hope you’ll find The Weekender yet another invaluable tool that helps you get better connected to your community.

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GUEST OPINION | Citizens’ Climate Education by Karl Reitz

Words Matter

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lthough some scientists warned about the dangers of the accumulation of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere for many years, it did not receive widespread attention until the mid-’80s.

Because carbon dioxide in the atmosphere acted in a way similar to how the glass around a greenhouse holds in the heat, carbon dioxide and other gases like methane were called greenhouse gases. Similarly, the effect on the Earth was called “global warming.” However, because the effects of atmospheric warming did not necessarily result in uniform warming and sometimes even resulted in local extreme cold, scientists advocated a change in terms. The term “climate change” became the term most

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current predictions results in some truly frightening possibilities, such as ocean level rises close to 100 feet, hundreds of thousands of climate refugees, and parts of the world becoming uninhabitable.

A recent study out of MIT shows that it is possible for the world to stabilize the atmosphere and keep the worst from happening by achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. This is doable, but it means significant changes in how we produce energy. A large majority of economists and policy experts agree that the biggest step we can take is to pass legislation assessing fees on industries that result in the release of greenhouse gases. One such proposal is the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act now before Congress.

Karl Reitz, PH.D., is an environmental science educator, a member of the South Orange County Chapter of Citizens’ Climate Education/Lobby, and a retired professor of social sciences from Chapman University. DP

often used to cover a whole host of changes, which include warmer, drier conditions in some places, more severe storms in others and even the possibility of extreme cold waves.

Another change is now occurring.

Scientific American recently announced CITIZENS’ CLIMATE that it would no EDUCATION longer be using

BY KARL REITZ the term “climate change” in its publications and instead use the term “climate emergency.” Others are using the term “climate crisis.” As with the change from “global warming” to “climate change,” this more recent change is the result of a growing consensus among scientists that the word “change” does not adequately reflect reality.

The reality is that world governments have not done enough in response to both predicted and actual changes to the world’s environment. Actual changes include loss of glacier and arctic ice, the rise in world average temperatures and the increase in acid levels in the ocean.

Incorporating these changes into the

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

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

‘MAGIC IN THE AIR’ EXHIBITION This new exhibition by Christopher Lutter-Gardella at the Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens is a way to educate the community about plant and insect life, as well as celebrate the magic of pollinators in gardens. Through Sept. 4, community members can help construct insects and flora with repurposed materials in weekly workshops to piece together a one-of-a-kind installation that surrounds the senses and showcases the magic that the Casa’s gardens have to offer. Visit the website or call to learn daily hours. Casa Romantica, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente. 949.498.2139. casaromantica.org.

SATURDAY | 03 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.

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Photo: Courtesy of Jake Polonsky/Focus Features Dana Point’s tradition of hosting a fireworks show from a barge off the city’s coast returns for this year’s Fourth of July celebration. Photo: File

SUNDAY | 04 DANA POINT FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS 9 p.m. One of the best Southern California fireworks displays is back with a bang. The fireworks are shot from a barge on the water, located off the coastline of Doheny State Beach. The music for the show is available on Spotify at bit.ly/DPFireworks. For more information, call the City of Dana Point Recreation Division at 949.248.3536 or email recreation@danapoint.org.

FOURTH OF JULY CONDOR SQUADRON FLYOVER 5:50-5:55 p.m. Four AT-6 World War II relics will fly over Dana Point in honor of Fourth of July. The flyover is scheduled in the late afternoon over Orange County coastal cities and will feature four vintage aircraft, courtesy of the Condor Squadron Officer’s and Airmen’s Association. The estimated times, plus or minus a few minutes, are Huntington Beach, 5:25 p.m.; Newport Beach, 5:35 p.m.; Laguna Beach, 5:45 p.m.; Dana Point, 5:50 p.m.; and San Clemente, 5:55 p.m.

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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 La Plaza Park, 34111 La Plaza, Dana Point.

VILLAGE ART FAIRE 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The Village Art Faire, hosted by the San Clemente Downtown Business Association and now located on the lawn of the SC Library, offers a variety of work, including photography, fine art, jewelry, ceramics, fused glass, home décor, botanicals, textile art, and more. Visitors can expect to find many of their favorite artists, as well as some new faces. 242 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente. 949.218.5378. info@scdba.org. scdba.org/.

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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.

HONORING AMERICA’S MARINES 5 p.m. The Heritage Foundation is welcoming U.S. Marines and their families to celebrate the Fourth of July and enjoy San Clemente’s fireworks display from the Marine Monument at Park Semper Fi, located in the Pier Bowl parking lot.

Guests are encouraged to bring their favorite dish for a potluck. Admission is free, but tickets are required. To find out more, call 949.498.4958 or email heritage@marinemonument.com.

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.

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BY MEGAN BIANCO, DANA POINT TIMES

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he average music fan in 2021 might not recognize the band name Sparks or its leaders, Russell and Ron Mael, as much as others in classic rock.

Though not completely obscure, and more the definition of cult legends, Russell and Ron are like the musical equivalent of that one actor you recognize from that one movie or show, yet don’t know their name.

With Edgar Wright’s new in-depth documentary, The Sparks Brothers, we see how and why they became semi-anonymous music legends.

Unlike other famous Los Angeles-based pop/rock acts of the 1960s, Sparks had trouble getting embraced by both listeners and the media. They were a bit too avant-garde and experimental, especially without the recreational drugs, and when Frank Zappa and Cpt. Beefheart were already around.

Still, the Mael brothers are talented and have enough potential for their rock peers to support them.

The Sparks Brothers has a pretty straightforward, linear narrative that is mostly held up by Wright’s flashy direction and the music itself.

We get a chronological education on how the duo ended up gaining a following in the UK with the pop-rock single “This Town Ain’t Big Enough for Both of Us” in 1974, as well as a surprise disco hit with “The No. 1 Song in Heaven” in 1979.

The runtime makes The Sparks Brothers one of the lengthier music docs out there. But considering these guys never stopped making music—with their most recent album released in 2020 and a movie musical co-conceived by them on the way—you can’t say they waste any time covering their five-decade career.

Wright is an appropriate choice to pen the Sparks story on screen between his classic rock-heavy soundtracks on his own films, as well as having a subversive humor similar to the music duo’s.

If you’re a fan of pop culture, rock music and underdog stories, The Sparks Brothers should pique your interest. DP danapointtimes.com

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BUSINESS BEAT // FLAVA’ BUTTA

Better Butter

SC Woman Launches Flavored Butter Business

BY NORB GARRETT, DANA POINT TIMES

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s a young child growing up in New Jersey, Meredith Hill remembers her grandmother, covered in flour and baking powder, whizzing about the kitchen spinning up delicious baked goods and dinners.

Hill recalls sharing her grandmother’s love for cooking, and as a teen beginning to experiment in the kitchen, seeking to find ways to flavor up her mom, Hinda’s, “bland meals.”

“But she makes a mean chicken soup,” Hill says.

That early exposure to cooking and culinary arts took a backseat as Hill headed off to college and began a 40-year career as a corporate trainer. But this past year, with COVID-19 restrictions forcing her

and many Americans back into their kitchens with local restaurants closed or limited, she tapped into her love for cooking and created a new business making flavored butters from scratch, called Flava’ Butta.

“As a kid, I loved experimenting with foods and flavors,” says Hill, who moved to California in the late 1970s and has called San Clemente home for the past 2½ years. “When COVID-19 hit, I had to do something, because I was cooking three meals a day at home and I needed to stay healthy. I’m picky about what goes into my food.”

So, she started experimenting with food again. She blended unsalted butter with fresh ingredients such as shallots, rosemary, garlic, truffle oil, parmesan

and parsley. One such batch impressed a friend who was enjoying a shrimp-andgrits dish; he told her she should sell her flavored butters locally.

The entrepreneurial spirit kicked in, and after doing some quick market research and realizing there was no direct competition, she started reaching out to local farmers markets. She found a willing advocate in Laguna Beach.

Last October on Halloween Day, armed with nothing more than 25 containers with five of her handmade, hand-labeled butter flavors, she made her first sale, and another, then another. At the end of the day, she’d sold $250 worth of her butters.

“I just winged it, but at the end of the day, I was like, wow, I sold $250 worth,” she says.

Flava’ Butta was off and running, as was her childhood dream of a culinary career. Despite still working a full-time job with Panasonic Avionics, she now offers 21 regular flavors (savory, sweet, herbs and spices, aromatic and citrus), including six vegan options.

Her 28-year-old daughter, Moira (an

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executive chef in San Diego), has helped expand the product line from its original five flavors.

On weekends, Hill can be found at the Laguna Beach farmers market (Saturdays, 8-11 a.m.) and Laguna Niguel farmers market (Sundays, 8-11 a.m.), where she’s built up a loyal fan base. Her full line of products and accompanying recipes can be found online at culinaryfusionarts. com, and she also hand-delivers orders within a 45-mile radius of San Clemente.

Business is exceeding her expectations, and she’s recently hired some part-time help and moved operations to a rented commercial kitchen three days a week.

She’s planning on launching a line of flavored pasta to accompany the butters and hopes to possibly open a kitchen in San Clemente offering culinary classes.

“I want to help people have fun cooking and take their home cooking to the next level,” says Hill. “Butter is actually good for you, and with our fresh, hand-selected blends, this lets people experiment and be great chefs.”

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This pretty little girl is Morgan. She was born with a heart defect and is considered a special-needs kitten. While Morgan may have some disadvantages, she doesn’t let that stop her from being as happy and loving a kitten as she can be. Morgan is looking for an understanding adopter who can help her to live her best life.

If you are interested in adopting Morgan, please visit petprojectfoundation. org/adoptions/adoptacat 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.

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BY MYLES MELLOR

Photo: OC Public Libraries

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This photograph shows Strand Beach in Dana Point in 1927 and is part of the Lorna Mills/Laguna Federal Collection.

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION:

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

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This 62-pound seabass catch by 7-year-old Regan Udall was assisted by her father, Sam Udall, while on a trip on the Current on Saturday, June 26. Photo: Courtesy of Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching

Dana Wharf Fish Report Bass fishing improves as water warms up again

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, DANA POINT TIMES

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ass fishing has picked up again, and some anglers pulled in a monster 62-pounder for the fleet at Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching.

In his weekly report, Captain Brian Woolley said that the water off the coast had warmed up to 66 degrees from the previous week. Bass fishing was slightly more difficult at the beginning of the week due to murky water and cool temperatures from a swell that came through.

However, as the water warmed up, so did the bass fishing, especially for the half-day trips. Those trips were also catching good numbers of sheephead and barracuda.

Anglers were getting good action on calico bass with artificial baits such as jerk baits.

There were several notable seabass catches as well, including a 62-pound fish caught on the Current on Saturday, June 26. The big catch was hooked by 7-year-old Regan Udall with live mackerel bait and assisted by her father, Sam Udall. The fish was pulled in along the coast between Dana Point Harbor and San Clemente Pier.

The three-quarter-day trips have seen similar action to the half-day trips. At the start of last week, when the water was cool and murky, these trips fished deep for sculpin, so, as Woolley said, the fleet “could send our fishermen home with some nice fillet bags of taco meat.” The three-quarter-day trips have picked up on the bass as well, along the kelp, using fly-lined live bait and artificial bait.

The longer trips have been finding good areas for yellowtail fishing. The Fury Dana Point Times July 2-8, 2021

went on a two-day trip that caught nearly 80 yellowtail, with some of the fish hitting 40 pounds. Anglers there found success on dropper-looped sardines and yo-yo irons. On the Clemente, there have been hauls of bonito and some mixed varieties of bottom fish.

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JUNE 29 • 7 boats, 151 anglers: 6 bluefin tuna, 58 calico bass, 6 sheephead, 4 sand bass, 2 sculpin, 1 whitefish, 273 bass released.

JUNE 28 • No counts.

JUNE 27 • 11 boats, 283 anglers: 11 yellowtail, 88 rockfish, 85 barracuda, 60 calico bass, 50 whitefish, 24 vermilion rockfish, 19 sheephead, 14 bonito, 12 bocaccio, 12 sand bass, 1 lingcod, 1 sculpin, 1 treefish, 706 bass released.

JUNE 26 • 10 boats, 240 anglers: 8 yellowtail, 1 white seabass, 78 calico bass, 39 vermilion rockfish, 28 rockfish, 20 sheephead, 16 bonito, 16 sand bass, 8 whitefish, 6 sanddab, 3 sculpin, 1 bocaccio, 1 halibut, 1 blue perch, 648 bass released.

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JUNE 25 • 10 boats, 221 anglers: 75 calico bass, 12 sheephead, 5 sanddab, 4 sand bass, 3 barracuda, 1 sculpin, 1 treefish, 828 bass released.

JUNE 24 • 5 boats, 119 anglers: 115 sculpin, 78 whitefish, 48 rockfish, 10 calico bass, 10 bonito, 9 yellowtail, 4 sheephead, 2 sand bass, 1 barracuda, 114 calico bass released. DP Page 11

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PUBLIC NOTICES TO ADVERTISE: 949.388.7700, EXT. 111 • LEGALS@PICKETFENCEMEDIA.COM 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 CDP20-0026 and Minor Site Development Permit SDP210003(M) at 198 Monarch Bay Drive: A request to demolish an existing single-family dwelling and attached garage and construct a new 5,513 square foot single-family dwelling with one story located above grade and a subterranean garage, including a request to allow four-and-a-half-foot (4.5’) high retaining walls to create the driveway approach to the subterranean garage.

Project Number: Coastal Development Permit CDP20-0026 and Minor Site Development Permit SDP21-0003(M) Project Location: 198 Monarch Bay (APN: 670-111-31) Applicant: Eric Olsen, Architect Owner: Paul Black Environmental: The project is Categorically Exempt from the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 15303 (Class 3 – New Construction).

Monday, July 12, 2021 Hearing Date: Hearing Time: 6:00 PM (or as soon thereafter as possible) 33282 Golden Lantern, Hearing Location: Dana Point, CA 92629 (Dana Point City Hall) All persons either favoring or opposing the subject project are invited to present their views to the Commission at this hearing.

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

For further information, please contact Justin R. Poley at the City of Dana Point, Community Development Department, 33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 209, Dana Point, (949) 248-3575.

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: Description: The City of Dana Point is proposing to adopt the Doheny Village Zoning District Update, which requires approval of General Plan Amendment (GPA20-0001), Zone Text Amendment (ZTA20-0001), Zone Change (ZC20-0001), and Local Coastal Program Amendment (LCPA200001), as well as certification of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR). The purpose and intent of the Dana Point Times July 2-8, 2021

Point, Community Development Department, 33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 212, Dana Point, (949) 248-3570 or bdeines@danapoint.org.

proposed Doheny Village Zoning District Update is to preserve and enhance the eclectic combination of commercial, light industrial, and residential mixed uses in Doheny Village. No development is proposed at this time and the environmental analysis considers the amendments to the project area’s land use and zoning designations.

PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF DANA POINT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

A General Plan Amendment is proposed to amend the City’s Land Use Element to create new land use designations of “Commercial/Main Street” and “Commercial/Industrial” which reflect revised land use designations, development intensity, and density standards.

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 20-0024, Site Development Permit 21-0014 and Administrative Modifications of Standards 21-0005: To demolish an existing single-family dwelling and construct a new 3,488 square-foot single-family dwelling and attached two-car garage, located within the Residential Beach Road 12 (RBR 12) zone and within the Floodplain Overlay (FP-3) District at 35275 Beach Road. The project is requesting the stairs for the seaward deck to project 6.75 inches beyond the structure stringline.

The Zone Text Amendment involves the addition of “Chapter 9.14 – Doheny Village Districts” in the Dana Point Zoning Code (Title 9 of the Dana Point Municipal Code). The proposed Chapter 9.14 establishes three new zoning districts specific to the project area: Village Commercial/Industrial (V-C/I), Village Commercial/Residential (V-C/R), and Village Main Street (V-MS). The update proposes modifications to allowed uses, development standards (e.g., lot size, setbacks, density, open space, landscaping requirements), special development standards (e.g., maximum density, housing incentive overlay, accessory uses and structures, parking requirements, and art-in-public-places program), and special use standards are also proposed, and would be comprehensively integrated into the Dana Point Zoning Code. The Zone Change modifies the City’s adopted Zoning Map to replace existing zoning districts with the proposed zoning districts for the project area.

Project Numbers: CDP 20-0024, SDP 210014, AMS 21-0005 Project Location: 35275 Beach Road (APN 691-151-07) Project Representative: Elizabeth Hanna, Project Manager Applicant: Vicki and Mike Meursing, Property Owners Environmental: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the project is found to be Categorically Exempt per Section 15303 (Class 3 – New Construction).

Hearing Date: Monday, July 12, 2021 Hearing Time: 6:00 PM (or as soon thereafter as possible) Hearing Location: 33282 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629 (Dana Point City Hall)

A Local Coastal Program Amendment is required for proposed land use and zoning district classifications which constitute modifications to the City’s adopted LCP, specifically to the Land Use Element of the City’s General Plan and the Dana Point Zoning Code. Furthermore, the project area is located within the Coastal Overlay District and partially located within the Appeals Jurisdiction of the California Coastal Commission.

General Plan AmendProject Number: ment, Zone Text Amendment, Zone Change, and Local Coastal Program Amendment (GPA20-0001/ ZTA20-0001/ZC20-0001/ LCPA20-0001) Project Location: Doheny Village Applicant: City of Dana Point Environmental: In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, an Environmental Impact Report (SCH# 2020030428) has been prepared for the proposed project.

Hearing Date: July 12, 2021 Hearing Time: 6:00 p.m. (or as soon thereafter as possible) Hearing Location: 33282 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, California 92629 (Dana Point City Hall)

All persons either favoring or opposing the subject project are invited to present their views to the Commission at this hearing.

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

For further information, please contact John Ciampa at the City of Dana Point, Community Development Department, 33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 209, Dana Point, (949) 248-3591.

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All persons either favoring or opposing the subject project are invited to present their views to the Planning Commission at this hearing. The Planning Commission will prepare a recommendation on the above noted applications for future consideration by the City Council. The City Council hearing date will be determined and publicly noticed at a future time.

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 CDP21-0003; Administrative Modification of Standards AMS210003, and Minor Site Development Permit

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SDP21-0011(M) at 33971 Nauticus Isle: A request to permit an addition and remodel of a single-family dwelling, with an Administrative Modification of Standards to connect an existing legal non-conforming detached garage to the main dwelling, and a Minor Site Development Permit to allow the expansion of a nonconforming structure.

Coastal Development PerProject Number: mit CDP21-0003, Administrative Modification of Standards AMS21-0003 and Minor Site Development Permit SDP21-001(M) Project Location: 33971 Nauticus Isle (APN 672-191-11) Applicant: Ron Whitteveen, AIA Owner: Anthony and Lorraine Affuso Environmental: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the project is categorically exempt per Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines (Class 1 - Existing Facilities) due to the fact that the project consists of an addition to an existing single-family dwelling.

Hearing Date: Monday July 12, 2021 Hearing Time: 6:00 PM (or as soon thereafter as possible) 33282 Golden Lantern, Hearing Location: Dana Point, CA 92629 (Council Chambers) All persons either favoring or opposing the subject project are invited to present their views to the Commission at this hearing.

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

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

PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20216607298 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: THE NAKED BUZZ 32041 VIA DE AGUILA SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA 92675 Full Name of Registrant(s): CARRIE ANN STEEN 32041 VIA DE AGUILA SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA 92675 This business is conducted by an Individual.

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SC’s Sawyer Lindblad Wins USA Surfing Championships Nation’s Up-And-Coming Surfers Returned to Lower Trestles to Compete

BY JAKE HOWARD, DANA POINT TIMES

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rom a pumping swell to start the week to a local rising star getting chaired up the beach at event’s end, the Toyota USA Surfing Championships at Lower Trestles last week featured bit of everything.

And when the salt spray had settled, it was San Clemente’s Sawyer Lindblad and Hawaii’s Shion Crawford who had planted a flag in the sand and established themselves as the future for American surfing.

With more than 250 up-and-coming surfers under the age of 18 invited to the USA Surfing Championships, it was far and away the biggest surf contest to come to town in well over a year, and the vibes from the beach all week long couldn’t have been better.

For the first time since the pandemic began in March 2020, San Clemente once again hosted a national championship event. The appreciation for being able to get together and surf and compete was evident on every smiling parent and stoked-out grom.

“We’ve been missing this. It’s so great

to see everybody down here having a good time,” said one beaming parent from the cobblestone beach.

Featuring talent from around the country, the event is critical to determining who makes the U.S. National Surf Team and then goes on to represent the Red, White and Blue in various international competitions.

Surfers were invited to compete based on their results throughout the USA Surfing Prime Series on the East and West Coasts. The objective is to provide a foundation for the young surfers and continue to develop their talents as they look to someday graduate to the WSL Championship Tour and potentially the Olympic Games.

Earlier in the week, before the pressure ratcheted up for the finals, competitors and their families and fans were treated to a special “Olympic Expression Session” that saw 11-time World Champ Kelly Slater, as well as local heroes Kolohe Andino, Griffin Colapinto, Caroline Marks and Kevin Schulz, paddle out and do their thing.

Slater barely made it down to the beach in time after the battery of his

(From left) Hawaii’s Shion Crawford and San Clemente’s Sawyer Lindblad celebrate their wins in the Under-18 division of the USA Surfing Championships held at Lower Trestles last week. Photo: Courtesy of USA Surfing/Kurt Steinmetz

e-bike died. Unflappable, he jumped on an experimental 5-foot, 6-inch board, shaped by Akila Aipa, and went nuts.

Meanwhile, for Andino, the expression session presented an opportunity to surf in front of a crowd for the first time since undergoing surgery for an ankle injury earlier this year.

“It was so great to see Kolohe back finding his form,” said USA Coach Brett Simpson. “It looks like he hasn’t skipped a beat, with some big maneuvers. And Caroline was in fine form showing why that back hand is one of the best in the biz.”

By the time the finals rolled around at

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GROM OF THE WEEK

NATE STACY

Water Temperature: 66-67 Degrees F

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Outlook: For Friday, the South/ southwest and Northwest swell blend tapers off, for waistshoulder-head high surf, (3-4-5’).

There will be a light sea breeze Friday morning, followed by moderate west winds in the afternoon. A combination of South/southwest and Northwest swell continues through the weekend, maintaining waistshoulder-head high waves, (3-45’), on Saturday and Sunday. Light west to southwest morning winds, pick up to a moderate sea breeze in the afternoons over the weekend.

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his week’s Grom of the Week is years overdue, but as they say, there’s no time like the present.

Nate Stacy’s passion and stoke for surfing is as pure as it gets.

Stacy’s been psyched on surfing ever since he traded his Steph Curry jersey for a wetsuit back in first grade, and lately, he’s stepped up his game to a whole new level.

A stylish goofy-footer, Stacy’s recently enjoyed the splendor that is the Indonesian archipelago, and his surfing has blossomed as a result.

“He’s been putting some time in out there in the Indian Ocean,” confirms proud uncle Pat Stacy, who happens to be one of the world’s most talented surf photographers.

“I have a special place in my heart for that little guy. He’s a very smart kid, but

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Nate Stacy. Photo: Courtesy of the Stacy Family

he has a huge, loving heart,” continues Pat. “Every time we’re together, he’s the one on the ground with our little tykes, and he lights up their world. In fact, that’s what he is, he’s a light to everyone around him.”

A product of Capo Unified’s Spanish immersion program, Stacy next year will be barreling into eighth grade at Bernice Ayer Middle School. Then, who knows?

Because he’s bilingual, it seems like a trip down to the points in Mexico should be next on the itinerary—but all good things in time.

If you have a candidate for Grom of the Week, we want to know. Send an email to jakehoward1@gmail.com. DP Page 14

week’s end, there was plenty of top-flight local talent from the South Orange County zone still in the draw.

Not only would Lindblad go on to win the highly competitive Under-18 division, she also carved her way into a second-place result in the Under-16 division.

With years more to compete in this event, her future is looking extremely bright.

“Today was a dream come true,” Lindblad said on Instagram after her win.

For the young men, it came down to Hawaii’s Crawford and Oceanside’s Lucas Owston. They ended up splitting their finals, with Crawford taking the Under-18 and Owston taking the Under- 16 victory.

Oceanside was also well-represented by Caity Simmers, who edged out Lindblad to take the Girls Under-16 final.

The other big winner from this area was San Juan Capistrano’s Lucas Senkbeil Cassity, who dug deep in the dying seconds of the Boys Under-14 final to edge out San Clemente’s Rex Hennings.

Other local successes included San Clemente’s Avery McDonald and Mia McLeish, who finished third and fourth in the Girls Under-14 division, respectively. Lowers regular Finn McCarty also ripped his way into second in the Boys Under-12 division.

Congrats to all the winners and every other surfer who paddled out and gave it their all. It’s been a long, strange trip to get back to this point, but after a week at the USA Surfing Championships, it feels great to have big-time, high-stakes surf contests like this back on our beaches.

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 danapointtimes.com

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