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Blind Entrepreneur Converts Menus to Braille, Improving Accessibility in Local Restaurants

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

Learning Braille took a lot of persistence and perseverance, though it also felt natural to now 22-year-old Mason Fessenden of Dana Point.

When Mason was born premature and completely blind, his mother, Martha Fessenden, said she was told he would never be able to learn Braille.

“We were told he was never going to talk; he was going to have cerebral palsy,” Martha recalled. “He is a blessing, he’s an inspiration. Not a bad bone in his body.”

The trickiest part of learning Braille, Mason said, was managing to keep both hands on the page. After learning Braille, Mason even taught his parents how to read it.

“It is very difficult,” Martha said. “Because you learn the alphabet, but then you learn—it’s called grade 2—and they put the symbols together to make words. ‘CH’ is one symbol and ‘AD.’ It gets very difficult.”

Braille comprises a six-dot combination to represent letters and numbers, Mason explained.

In high school, Mason started converting restaurants’ menus to Braille as part of a community service project.

“I wanted this to be more of an involvement for me Brailling out menus, because every single time I’d go to restaurants, I would often get responses that ‘No, we don’t have a Braille menu. We don’t have a company to work with to provide it,’” Mason said.

According to the Americans with Disabilities Act National Network, if businesses cannot provide Braille menus and sales tags, they must have a waiter or sales associate available to read menus or sales tags to those with visual impairments.

“As a blind consumer of products and services of different businesses, I feel like I’m having to ask for help and rely upon my folks and other sighted folks around me,” Mason said. “So, what I want to do is bridge the gap to where blind people can have equal access, in Braille, to those materials.”

What started as a high school project

to close the accessibility gap between businesses and the blind community launched Clarity Menus and More, a business aiming to provide Braille menus.

“It’s kind of been a little slow, but I’ve managed to keep it up to par, and I’m starting to get my own equipment for it so I can feel good about it and be able to Braille menus and get back on track with that,” Mason said.

The first menu that Mason converted to Braille was Rudy’s Mexican Food in Monrovia, California.

When looking to convert a menu to Braille, Mason will first either get a copy of the menu from the restaurant or use an online version, if available. If there’s no accessible online copy, Mason’s brother Logan or mother reads the menus aloud.

“His little brother used to read menus to him, go through and read them as he Brailled them out,” Martha said. “Now, they come in PDF forms and stuff, so it’s a little better.”

The process of Brailling menus with Logan brought the brothers closer together, Mason said.

“I call him my little eyeballs, because he’s the second pair of eyes that I don’t have,” Mason said.

When Brailling Rudy’s menu, Mason spent hours with Logan reading the menu aloud and then working to properly format the Braille.

“You never really think about that when you’re reading through a menu, how extensive it is,” Martha said, adding that Rudy’s menu was “so big.”

Since moving to Orange County, Mason has Brailled a menu for Trevor’s at the Tracks in San Juan Capistrano and Proud Mary’s in Dana Point.

“These are all a combination of dots, so each dot represents a letter. So ‘D,’ for instance, in this column right here where my finger is, ‘D’ is the dot 1, 4, 5,” Mason said, tracing his hands along a dotted page—the note he sent Steve Zdrakas, co-owner of Proud Mary’s.

Mason included a thank you note along with the Brailled menu he created for the restaurant: “Dear Proud Mary’s Team, I’m writing to simply say thank you for the wonderful graduation gift and thank you for supporting me throughout my journey. You all deserve recognition and thanks for all you do for the community.”

Since moving to Dana Point, Mason and Martha frequented Proud Mary’s for breakfast and got to know Zdrakas.

When Mason graduated from high school, Zdrakas gave him a $100 check to support Mason.

“Mason’s been coming here for the last couple of years,” Zdrakas said. “He graduated high school about a year ago, and I wrote him out a check for $100, and they were so surprised.”

In return, Mason asked Zdrakas for a copy of Proud Mary’s menu. Four months later, Mason returned with a Braille copy of the menu.

“I said, ‘Oh, man, it’s beautiful,’” Zdrakas said. “He’s such a kind and nice young man.”

Zdrakas added that it feels good to be able to offer a Braille menu to sight-impaired customers.

“I don’t think too many people have that,” Zdrakas said.

Now, Mason has Brailled 12 menus, and counting. These days, Mason uses software tied to an embosser to create the Braille menus.

Martha added that it’s important for people to know that accessible menus are available at the restaurants that Mason’s helped.

In addition to Proud Mary’s and Trevor’s at the Tracks, Mason has Brailled menus at Bella Sera Trattoria, The Diplomat Eatery and Tavern, Basin 141 Social Bar & Kitchen and Cafe Mundial (the latter four in Monrovia), as well as Arcadia restaurants including The Derby, Paco’s Mexican Restaurant and Zelo Pizza.

His Brailled menus can also be found at State Fare Bar & Kitchen, a gastropub in Catonsville, and at the Baci Café and Wine Bar in Healdsburg.

Occasionally, Mason will get contacted by a sight-impaired individual who’s come across one of his menus.

“It feels good,” Mason said. “It makes me feel great as an entrepreneurial businessman to actually help somebody.”

Mason added that he wants to provide sight-impaired people with the same experiences as seeing people.

“I don’t want it to just be all, people come, and they don’t get a menu; I want people to experience it where they can get their hands on it,” Mason said.

Mason added that he’s looking forward to approaching more restaurants that he frequents in Orange County.

Looking to scale up the business, Martha noted that the family is setting Mason up with a home office, where he’ll be able to keep converting menus.

Mason added that he hopes Clarity Menus can introduce more seeing individuals to Braille.

“I hope to help the blind have a voice, because blind people are not represented very highly in terms of advocacy, in terms of employment, in terms of even just services alone,” Mason said. “Even for this, Brailling menus so that they can … be more independent.”

“Another takeaway,” Mason continued, “is blind people can do anything that sighted people can do, with, of course … more accommodations.”

COMMUNITY MEETINGS

SATURDAY, JULY 15

Challenging Cancer

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

TUESDAY, JULY 18

Because I Love You (BILY)

6:30-8:30 p.m. The organization

Because I Love You (BILY), which helps parents navigate through whatever parenting challenges they may be facing (e.g., failure to launch, substance misuse, disrespect), conducts its weekly meetings on Tuesdays via Zoom video conference and in person/ Zoom the first Tuesday of each month at the Outlets at San Clemente’s Conference Room. For detailed instructions on how to participate, email bilysanclemente@gmail.com.

Dana Point City Council

6 p.m. The Dana Point City Council will hold its regularly scheduled meeting in the Council Chambers at City Hall. This meeting will also be livestreamed through the city’s YouTube channel. A link for livestreams and replays is available on the city’s website. Dana Point City Hall, 33282 Golden Lantern Street, Suite 210, Dana Point. danapoint.org.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 19

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. Dana Point Community Center, 34052 Del Obispo Street, Dana Point.

CUSD Board of Trustees

7 p.m. The governing board for the Capistrano Unified School District will meet to decide on local education matters. CUSD Headquarters, 33122 Valle Road, San Juan Capistrano. capousd.org.

Ocean Institute Distinguished Speaker Series to Host Captain Brett McBride of OCEARCH

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

Brett McBride knew he wanted to be a fisherman since he was 5 years old, out on an offshore fishing trip out of Point Loma, San Diego.

The captain and crew of the New Lo-An “took me under their wing at a really young age,” McBride said. “I’d just follow them around everywhere. That’s what I wanted—that’s why I knew I wanted to be a captain at a really young age.”

Growing up, McBride’s mom would drop him off at the Point Loma harbor on Fridays and pick him back up on Sundays.

“They would just babysit me on the water throughout my childhood,” McBride said. “And then, when I got big enough, when I just graduated from sixth grade, the next summer I was offered a job.”

At 12, McBride worked on a 65-foot sport fisher. Shortly after graduating from high school, McBride moved to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico and began taking longrange boat trips to Costa Rica, Panama, Alaska and “all the ports in between.”

“Just kind of nonstop up and down the coast throughout those years,” McBride said.

In the late ’90s, McBride met Chris Fischer and the two partnered to create the television show Offshore Adventures

“Offshore Adventures ran for 14 seasons,” McBride said. “It was the No. 1 rated outdoor television show for those 14 seasons straight.”

The duo also produced a show focused on spearfishing called Ocean Hunter Ocean Hunter focused primarily on diving and spearfishing, McBride said.

“That stuff all led to us, me and Chris, working more with scientists at the end of Offshore Adventures, McBride said.

“I love the ocean as much as anybody in the world,” McBride added. “So, my conservation aspect, if I can do some-

Dana Point Harbor Partners Announces New Live Music Series, Pop-Ups

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

With summer well underway and the weather warming up, the Dana Point Harbor Partners has announced a new live music series and two new pop-up storefronts to draw visitors to the harbor.

Starting on July 20, on select Thursdays, local artists will perform in the

thing that leads to conserving this for my children as well, that means a lot to me as well, and that’s part of my motivation.”

When Fischer purchased a 126-foot crab fishing vessel, now known as OCEARCH, the duo created the show Expedition Great White, tagging sharks with scientists.

“That, we did four seasons on National Geographic, and we shot a show called Shark Men at that time,” McBride said. “We were tagging and doing the same stuff we’re doing now, but to a much lesser extent back then.”

From there, McBride and Fischer filmed Shark Wranglers for the History Channel where the two captured and tagged “40 specimens in South Africa,” McBride said.

“Since then, we’ve been throughout the Atlantic, Australia, South America, up and down three quarters of both of those continents,” McBride said. “Then we’ve been really focusing on this western North Atlantic White Shark population study.”

Through OCEARCH, a nonprofit collecting data on the world’s oceans, McBride has continued his efforts to study shark populations as a co-captain and fishing master.

“I’ve always been interested in oceanography,” McBride said. “I was always super fascinated with the outdoors, filming and studying and science.”

The nonprofit also offers a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) curriculum to encourage environmental awareness and conservation for students of all ages.

McBride will share his experience as a waterman and fisherman, educating the public on all things sharks, fishing and the ocean on Aug. 2 at the Ocean Institute’s next Distinguished Speaker Series presented by the Nicholas Endowment.

“It’ll be mostly focused on my background and a little bit about what we’ve

Hansen Courtyard as part of the Live Music on the Wharf series from 4-6 p.m. The lineup will include Lauren Black, Chloe DeMore, and Anthony Small accompanied by Matt Samia.

Black will perform on July 20 and Aug. 3, DeMore will perform on Aug. 17 and Sept. 7, and Small and Samia will perform on Aug. 31 and Sept. 21.

“We really want this summer to be a huge success,” said Susan Lieb, senior director of property management for the Dana Point Harbor. “The weather has not cooperated … but we’re getting some sunshine.”

Lieb added that the harbor is very

learned,” McBride said. “I’ll be talking about methodologies, stuff like that, as well and how I choose the methods for sport fishing from all the marlin tournaments and commercial fishing that I’ve done and how that relates to taking care of the animals that we’re studying.”

With Shark Week kicking off on the Discovery channel on July 23, McBride noted that he’d like to see the shark shows move more toward science and away from the drama.

“Most of the shows that I’ve shot, that I’m proud of, are more science-based,” McBride said. “I like to get away from the threat of shark attack, which I think is not even worth talking about because it’s so small.”

McBride added that he’d like to help people understand sharks better and feel less fearful of getting in the water with them.

“I couldn’t imagine another creature

dog-friendly, inviting visitors to walk around the harbor and enjoy the new summer events.

The Dana Point Harbor Partners has also announced two new storefronts in the harbor.

“We have a couple of pop-ups that are coming,” Lieb said. “So, we’re excited to activate different areas within the harbor.”

Pretzelria, a new storefront offering fresh baked pretzel bites, soft serve ice cream, coffee and lemonade—located between Jon’s Fish Market and Frisby Cellars—opened as a summer pop-up on July 2.

on the planet that has the potential to be dangerous and has few interactions that actually are,” McBride said. “When you look at, there are about eight billion people on the planet, how many millions in the water and you end up with six or seven shark attacks that are fatal in the entire world in a year.”

Having respect for an apex predator that serves an important role in the ecosystem is “super important,” McBride said.

“You’ve got to respect them for their role in what they do for the ecosystem so that all of those other animals can survive and thrive,” McBride said.

General admission tickets for the upcoming talk at the Ocean Institute are $10 each, but they are free for members and students with valid IDs. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. The talk will run from 6-8 p.m. on Aug. 2.

The Ocean Institute is located at 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point.

The Doggie Barkery, offering accessories and healthy treats for dogs, will open in Mariner’s Village near iHeartYoga on Aug. 1.

On July 27, the Dana Point Harbor will host a blood drive in collaboration with the American Red Cross, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. To make an appointment to donate blood, visit redcrossblood.org/rapidpass.

Those who donate blood from July 1731 will receive an exclusive Shark Week T-shirt from Discovery while supplies last.

For more information on summer happenings in the harbor, visit danapointharbor.com.

Captain Brett McBride of OCEARCH will share his experience as a waterman and fisherman, educating the public on all things sharks, fishing and the ocean on Aug. 2, at the Ocean Institute’s next Distinguished Speaker Series. Photo: Courtesy of OCEARCH

Summer

Jams Concert Series Kicks Off with Night of 1950s-Inspired Rhythm & Blues

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

Vicky Tafoya remembers being exposed to R&B by listening to the radio growing up.

“I used to sing along with those songs,” Tafoya said. “But a lot of R&B, you found later on, because it’s a little bit harder to find that music.”

Recalling how she would visit record stores with her mom, Tafoya said she would buy R&B compilation albums and 45s.

“Sometimes, you would find a James Brown, Little Willie John. You were lucky if you found some of that stuff,” said Tafoya. “That’s how I got interested in (R&B).”

That interest has stayed with her to this day, as Tafoya now serenades audiences with 1950s-inspired R&B doowop as part of the band Vicky Tafoya and the Big Beat.

Concertgoers enjoyed an evening of their tunes at the Dana Point Harbor on Friday, July 7, when the Ocean Institute hosted the Music Preserves Foundation’s Summer Jams Concert, the first of a three-night series that melds music education with live music from local bands.

Before Vicky Tafoya and the Big Beat took to the stage, Patti Compton, president of the Dana Point-based music education nonprofit, led a pre-concert discussion about the band’s genre and musical influences.

During the discussion, Compton shared a brief history of the 1950s rhythm and blues as a post-World War II genre based on early R&B and gospel. Big Beat lead guitarist Matt Beld emphasized the importance of studying the history and influences of any art form.

“With any art form, whether you’re studying art or music or dance, there’s something inherent about knowing about the history of it,” Beld said. “Everybody wants to get down to the heart of the matter. They want to find out, where did this start? Where did this come from?”

“Inherently, in any kind of modern music, you can see the kind of rock and roll-based music going back to the ’40s and ’50s, because that’s where all the transitions started moving from big bands,” Beld continued.

Beld added that it’s important to preserve the history of music to under-

stand from whence it came.

“Vicky’s an epic talent, and she’s always been really keyed into the songs that maybe weren’t on the radio, artists that maybe people don’t know much about, like Little Willie John or a lot of those folks,” Beld said.

“She’s always gravitated toward that, not just because of the quality of the music, but because when something doesn’t have a light shined on it originally, it’s nice to be able to lift that up and to show them. Everybody knows the hits,” Beld continued.

Tafoya added that while everybody knows the hits, many songs over the years have fallen through the cracks.

Touching on the resurgence in popularity of vinyl records, Beld said, “Everything old is new again.”

“Everything was getting so far away from the physicality of that medium,” Beld said, noting that people can stream or download music without purchasing a physical copy of the album or song.

“I think people were missing that physical experience of playing records again,” Beld continued. “So, there’s been labels for the last 20 years that that’s all they’ve done is release vinyl, and it’s the same thing that the world is kind of catching up.”

As the younger generations begin collecting vinyl, Beld noted it can spark

curiosity in learning about the history of the musical genres.

Ocean Institute Director of Education Riley Russell said in an email that “Summer Jams Night One was a hit all around.”

“Vicky Tafoya and The Big Beat raised the roof and everyone on their feet to support Music Preserves and Ocean Institute,” Russell said. “It’s great to bring the best of our resources together to bring the community a night of ocean education and music. We look to bring the community together again for two more nights of fun this summer.”

During Friday night’s concert, Music Preserves Executive Director Anthony Small said he was happy with the event’s turnout.

“I’m so happy with the crowd; everybody seems to be having a great time, and we’ve received so much love from the community and people thanking us for bringing this music to our community,” Small said.

“It’s important to share the different genres of music and, specifically, the cultural stories behind them,” Small continued.

Small added that Summer Jams could not happen without its sponsors: Ohana Festival, the City of Dana Point, Clean Juice, Orange County Fifth District Board Supervisor Katrina Foley, Delahunt Brewing and Station Craft.

“We would not be able to do this without their support,” Small said. “But the individuals of the community, to have them turn out for this, that’s really the support that says, ‘Hey, let’s do it again.’ ”

“So, we’re going to do it again in two weeks with some Americana music and then two weeks after that with Marc Ford from Black Crowes fame,” Small continued. “Just looking forward to having more people enjoy this, and it’s very important to me to amplify emerging artists and share unusual perspectives with our community.”

This year, those who attend more than one Summer Jams concert can enjoy drinks for a discounted price of $5 all night, with proof of purchase.

Proceeds from the series support both the Ocean Institute and Music Preserves Foundation.

The next Summer Jams concert, scheduled for July 21, will feature performances by Sage Escalante and Kareeta, and a discussion of the country and Americana genres.

Mojave Ghost will open for Marc Ford at the final Summer Jams concert of the summer on Aug. 4, featuring a pre-concert conversation on rock and roll.

Editor’s Note: Anthony Small is a PFM contributor who writes the Dana ROCKS column for the Dana Point Times.

Vicky Tafoya and the Big Beat hit the stage at the Ocean Institute, performing 1950s-inspired Rhythm and Blues for the Music Preserves Foundation’s Summer Jams concert series on Friday, July 7. Photo: Breeana Greenberg

NEWS NEXT DOOR: Passenger Rail Service to Restart Through San Clemente Following Construction of Protection Wall

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

For the second time in 2023, Metrolink and Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner will resume passenger rail service through San Clemente following a landslide, as the Orange County Transportation Authority announced service is scheduled to start again on Monday, July 17.

The announcement on Tuesday,

July 11, came one day after the OCTA Board of Directors was informed about the upcoming completion of work to construct a track protection wall near the base of the Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens.

“Metrolink and OCTA worked in partnership to build the temporary barrier wall on an emergency basis to protect the tracks, so passenger service could safely resume as soon as possible,” Metrolink said in a press release. “The city of San Clemente continues work to stabilize the hillside for the long-term.”

The Casa Romantica property experienced landslides on April 27 and June 5, with both prompting the railroad entities to suspend service between South Orange County and North San Diego County after debris fell into the track’s right of way.

Construction crews contracted by OCTA, which owns the track through Orange County, began work on June 27

Ocean Institute to Bring Summer Movie Nights to the Harbor

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

The Ocean Institute is launching a new Summer Movie Nights and Tall Ship Experience starting with a screening of The Living Sea on Friday, July 14. For three evenings this summer, the

Ocean Institute will host an educational movie night featuring face paintings, temporary tattoos, crafts and sea shanties sung by Pirate Band Queen Anne’s Blouse. On July 28, the Ocean Institute will

to build a 12-foot-high, 250-foot-long wall in the right of way. Work included driving 32 steel soldier piles into the ground.

At the OCTA board’s meeting on Monday, July 10, Jim Beil, the executive director of Capital Programs, said remaining work on the project included putting up the timber in between each soldier pile and cleaning up the area. Beil also said he expected rail service to begin next week.

After the April 27 landslide at Casa Romantica, during which a portion of the property’s back patio and landscaping fell roughly 25 feet down the hillside, the City of San Clemente performed slope stabilization work that included smoothing over the slope and removing soil to lighten the burden on the hillside.

The work briefly assuaged OCTA and Metrolink’s consideration of building a retaining wall, as rail service resumed

screen The Great Barrier Reef, followed by a screening of Humpback Whales on Aug. 11.

The evenings will kick off with sea shanties, and participants will have the chance to tour the tall ship Spirit of Dana Point. The ship will remain open during the event for attendees to tour.

Beer, wine and movie snacks will be available for purchase. Movies will be screened at the Maddie James Seaside Learning Wharf. Attendees are encour-

on May 27.

City officials first noticed further movement on June 3, followed by a more dramatic slide on June 5, causing the OCTA board to approve taking emergency actions to resolve the situation.

The barrier wall is temporary, as mandated by the California Coastal Commission within the Emergency Coastal Development Permit it issued for the project. The wall will be removed once the city completes its own further stabilization work on the Casa Romantica property.

For the latest updates on train schedules, visit metrolinktrains.com/ service-update or pacificsurfliner.com/ alerts.

aged to bring blankets and low-back chairs. Seating will be first-come, firstserved.

Movies start at 7:45 p.m. Admission is $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and veterans, $7.50 for children ages 3 and older, and free for kids under 2.

More information about the nautical movie nights or purchasing tickets can be found at oceaninstitute.org/events-old/ category/movie-nights.

Passenger rail service through San Clemente is scheduled to resume on Monday, July 17, after the completion of construction of a track protection wall just below Casa Romantica, Metrolink and Amtrak announced this week. Photo: File/Chloe Anady

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Addressing Unmet Needs in State Budget

As your assemblymember, I am committed to being a problem solver, which is why I proudly joined the Problem Solver’s Caucus in Sacramento.

This bipartisan group of legislators shares a common goal of finding practical and effective solutions to address the challenges in our state. While reviewing the new state budget unveiled by Gov. Newsom last month, it is evident there is room for improvement in accelerating housing construction, wildfire prevention, and protecting our beaches.

There was a lack of foresight in creating real incentives to speed up housing construction in California. This omission is particularly concerning, as homeownership becomes increasingly unattainable for Californians, especially young people, seniors and working families.

While there is much more to be done, I look forward to working with other leaders in our community to solve this issue.

The lack of streamlining for wildfire prevention projects is a matter of concern, especially for our communities in the 74th Assembly District. However, I take pride in having secured funding for the Orange County Fire Authority, to purchase equipment to combat wildfires.

Nevertheless, there is still more work to be done, and I believe we can make significant progress in addressing these challenges effectively.

The disregard for coastal and sand erosion programs is another letdown. Our beaches are vital for recreation, sea life, the environment, and our economy. With the creation of the bipartisan Coastal Caucus, I am working with my colleagues to spread the word on this critical issue that expands far beyond just coastal Southern California.

I am pleased to see that both of my bills that tackle this issue have progressed in the State Senate, and I expect them to become law.

I am pleased with two key budget items relating to education.

There is funding that will go toward ensuring every school can purchase Narcan, ensuring the safety of our students amidst the ongoing battle against the fentanyl crisis.

Additionally, there is funding to ensure reciprocity for teachers who are spouses of servicemembers stationed in Califor-

nia. This measure not only addresses our teacher shortage, but also supports military families. It’s a win-win situation for all.

In local efforts, I recently wrote a letter to the California State Lands Commission in support of the San Clemente Sand Replenishment project, a partnership agreement between the City of San Clemente and the Army

regional connectivity.

While I also submitted a letter in support of a long-term study looking at possible future movement of the tracks, this new effort will ensure we look at steps to take in the short- and medium-term while addressing concerns of all stakeholders.

Please be sure to keep an eye out for announcements related to my Community Coffees that I will be hosting in the upcoming weeks. I look forward to the opportunity to hear directly from you on issues that matter.

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This project aims to place 250,000 cubic yards of sand on city beaches. While we continue working on long-term solutions to combat coastal erosion, the immediate commencement of sand replenishment is a vital first step.

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GUEST OPINION | Laurie’s Latest by Assemblymember Laurie Davies

LAURIE’S LATEST BY LAURIE DAVIES

Assemblymember Laurie Davies this month discusses what she believes are unmet needs in the governor’s state budget, namely issues related to coastal erosion and rail infrastructure.

Photo: Shawn Raymundo

The List

What’s going on in and around town this week

DANA POINT TIMES

FRIDAY | 14

ARTIFEX CRAFT & VENDOR SHOW

Noon-5 p.m. Artifex Brewing Company will host a fun afternoon of family-friendly activities. Classes will be held from noon to 3 p.m. on how to make stamped cuffed bracelets ($20) and rings ($10). Chrissy’s Paint and Craft Parties will also provide a $12 painting class. Artistic vendors will also be on site. Artifex Brewing Company, 919 Calle Amanecer, San Clemente. 949.429.7805. mdkm21@sbcglobal.net.

LIVE MUSIC AT LOS MOLINOS

5 p.m. Enjoy a cold beer and the outdoor breeze at Los Molinos Beer while listening to live music. Jah Mex & the Translators will perform, along with DJ NagAzul. Los Molinos Beer Company, 151 Calle de Los Molinos, San Clemente. 949.599.5029.

LIVE MUSIC AT TREVOR’S

7 p.m. Kai Kalama will perform. Enjoy the entertainment on the outdoor patio while you chow down on food and sip drinks. Trevor’s at the Tracks, 26701 Verdugo Street, San Juan Capistrano. 949.493.9593. trevorsatthetracks.com.

GARDEN CABARET AT CABRILLO PLAYHOUSE

7:30 p.m. This weekend, enjoy a twist on one of William Shakespeare’s most iconic plays, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, set in 1920s New Orleans. Performances run through Sunday, with showtimes starting at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights, and at 6 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets are $25. Cabrillo Playhouse, 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente. 949.492.0465. cabrilloplayhouse.org.

LIVE THEATER AT CAMINO REAL PLAYHOUSE

7:30 p.m. Watch a live performance of the

FRIDAY | 14: SUMMER MOVIE NIGHTS: ‘THE LIVING SEA’

7-10 p.m. Join the Ocean Institute for a family-fun movie, sea shanties and more. The event will kick off with crowd-favorite sea shanties sung by Queen Anne’s Blouse Pirate Band onboard the Spirit of Dana Point. The ship will remain open for tours during the event. Beer, wine and movie snacks will also be available for purchase. Low-back chairs and blankets are welcome. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors or veterans, $7.50 for children and free for toddlers and infants. The Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. 949.496.2274. oceaninstitute.org.

raunchy puppet musical comedy Avenue Q at San Juan Capistrano’s local theater. The show contains adult language and themes and is not recommended for children. Showings will continue through July 30. Camino Real Playhouse, 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano. 949.489.8082. caminorealplayhouse.org.

COMEDY NIGHT AT KNUCKLEHEADS

8-10 p.m. The Future Is Female Comedy presents several talented comedians at Knuckleheads Sports Bar & Grill. Doors open at 8 p.m. Knuckleheads Sports Bar & Grill, 1717 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente. eventbrite.com.

SATURDAY | 15

DANA POINT FARMERS MARKET

9 a.m.-1 p.m. California farmers bring fresh produce to sell at the Dana Point Farmers Market, and craft vendors provide a large selection of art, jewelry, clothing, handbags, candles, handmade soaps and unique, one-of-a-kind gifts. It is strongly recommended that customers bring their own reusable bags. La Plaza Park, 3411 La Plaza, Dana Point. danapoint.org.

BERRY U-PICK

9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. The Ecology Center is providing a chance to pick fresh berries. While baskets will be provided, participants are also welcome to bring their own. After you finish collecting a harvest, head over to the Farm Stand to pay for what you picked. Cost to attend is $8. The Ecology Center, 32701 Alipaz Street, San Juan Capistrano. 949.443.4223. theecologycenter.org.

KAYAK HARBOR TOUR AND SAIL AT THE OCEAN INSTITUTE

10.a.m.-noon. Join the Ocean Institute for a two-hour interactive kayak tour around the Dana Point Harbor and learn about the history of the harbor and its unique ecosystem. All experience levels are welcome. Guests under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are $28. In the afternoon, from 2-5 p.m., set sail aboard the schooner Spirit of Dana Point and experience California from the perspective of an early tall ship explorer. Join the crew to help raise sail, handle lines and steer the ship, or simply sit back, relax and enjoy the majesty of sailing the seas aboard a tall ship. Must be 4 years or older to sail. Tickets are $65. Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. 949.496.2274. oceaninstitute.org.

OUTDOOR THEATER AT LOS RIOS PARK

2 and 3 p.m. Enjoy a live performance in one of California’s oldest areas when the Round About Players present The Capistrano Rainmaker in the Los Rios Historic District. The 15-minute play is based on local history. Plays are underwritten by The Alliance for San Juan Arts, with sponsors that include Trevor’s at the Tracks and the San Juan Capistrano Fiesta Association. The cast comprises Kathryn Fischer, Gary McCarver, Kenneth Phuong, Mark Schwartz, and Rachel Trant. L ocal fixtures Tom Scott, Beverly Blake, and Gary McCarver are producing, and McCarver also wrote the play. The event is free, so check it out while you’re strolling about. Additional shows will be held throughout July. Los Rios Park, 31791 Los Rios Street, San Juan Capistrano.

CONCERT AT THE COACH HOUSE

8 p.m. Enjoy some rollicking sounds over dinner at this intimate and popular South Orange County venue. Pink Floyd tribute act Shine On will perform. Tickets are $30. Doors open at 6 p.m. The Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. 949.496.8930. thecoachhouse.com.

SUNDAY | 16

LIVE MUSIC AT SAN JUAN HILLS GOLF CLUB

4-7 p.m. Nicole Rose Wilkins will perform. Stop in to listen and dance, perhaps after playing a round of golf. San Juan Hills Golf Club, 32120 San Juan Creek Road, San Juan Capistrano. 949.565.4855. sanjuanhillsgolf.com.

MONDAY | 17

COUNTRY NIGHT AT H.H. COTTON’S

5:30 p.m. This popular downtown restaurant offers a night full of country music and line dancing for all ages. Beginners will have the floor from 5:30-6:30 p.m. for Introduction to Line Dancing, followed by the Advanced Beginner class from 7-8 p.m. The hour-long lessons are $10 each. Free line dancing will be offered from 8-9:30 p.m. H.H. Cotton’s, 201 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente. 949.945.6616. hhcottons.com.

TUESDAY | 18

SHARKS AFTER DARK

6-9 p.m. Join the Ocean Institute to learn more about the ocean’s apex predators, bioluminescence and more every Tuesday through August. Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. 949.496.2274. oceaninstitute.org.

WEDNESDAY | 19

TRIVIA NIGHT AT THE BREWHOUSE

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

THURSDAY | 20

LIVE MUSIC AT STILLWATER

7 p.m. Live music is featured at this popular South Orange County venue. Crimson Crowbar will perform. StillWater Spirits & Sounds, 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point. 949.661.6003. danapointstillwater.com.

Photo: Courtesy of Ocean Institute

OPINION | On Life and Love After 50 by

Tom Blake

Senior Dating Dilemma— Friendship or Romance?

For single senior women aged 60 and up, finding love again is difficult.

One of the biggest reasons is the number of available single senior men diminishes as the women grow older. For women in their 70s, the ratio of single women to available single men is often 4-to-1, or even higher.

A single 78-year-old woman, who requested I not use her name, contacted me recently. I’ll call her Betsy. She asked for my opinion.

Betsy emailed, “I have given up on dating, but I do have friends I go out with every Thursday. One of them is an 80-year-old man who lost his wife three years ago after 55 years of marriage.

“He has often shown an interest in me. For example, last night, at our usual sports bar gathering for dinner and drinks, I leaned in to say something to him and he said, ‘If you keep leaning in like that, I will have to kiss you; I have wanted to do that for a long time.’

Sudoku

BY

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

“I was taken aback and said, ‘OMG, really? You are embarrassing me!’

good men are hard to find, especially a man who is interested in you. I see some positives about dating him.

Betsy’s response to me: “If he broaches the subject with me, I will discuss it with him.”

My reply: “Are you attracted to him? Enough so that you are willing to have that ‘What-happens-if-it-doesn’t-workout?’ conversation.

BY TOM BLAKE

“I blushed. My lady friends who were in attendance said maybe it was the ‘drinks’ he had while we were talking? I don’t know, but we all agreed he is a very nice guy. We all watched him take care of his wife in a wheelchair before she died. He was devoted to her and is a genuinely nice person to everyone.

“I won’t consider a relationship with him other than friendship, because we live in the same retirement community.

“If our relationship didn’t work out, it would be awkward seeing each other, and I fear we could possibly ruin a wonderful friendship. What’s your opinion? Should I go out with him?”

I responded to Betsy: “At your age,

“The age difference is only two years. You two live near each other. There would be limited or no driving to meet for a date. No public street driving at night to go home.

“Since he is a nice man who was married 55 years, he’d likely be a loyal and dedicated mate. He cares about you and is attracted to you. That’s the biggest positive. That’s usually more than half the battle. You likely would be good for each other.

“Have you discussed your concerns with him? Share them and see how he feels about it. If you can reach an agreement on what would happen if it doesn’t work out, (it would be a kind of a post-nuptial type of relationship agreement), and if you are both comfortable with it, take a chance. At your respective ages, sharing life together could be magical.”

“What’s more important? Having someone in your life who warms your heart and is there for you and who loves to hug, kiss, and hold you?

“Or risking losing his friendship because it might not work out? And even if it didn’t work out, you still might be friends.

“The main question: Are you attracted to him?

“If so, don’t wait for him to initiate the conversation. Tell him you’d like to talk privately and take that initiative. Agree on remaining friends if dating each other doesn’t work out.

“Take a chance, Betsy.” DP

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Perry is a 1½-year-old Jindo who is ready for a new start. Initially brought to the shelter as a frightened pup, Perry has finally blossomed into a sweet and loving dog. Fun-loving and full of playful energy, he loves making friends with all the other shelter dogs. Perry is looking for a home with dog-savvy adults.

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

Courtesy of the Dana Point Historical Society

FROM THE ARCHIVES

This 1927 photo of the Dana Cove shows the George Hannan House. Hannan was the sales manager for the Woodruff Development in Dana Point & Hollywoodland. The Hannan home was built in the cove, because Hannan’s wife wanted to be away from the business. This photo is available for viewing and purchase at danapointhistorical.org.

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

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Diamond Dolphins Dana Hills baseball alumni experience up-and-down 2023 pro seasons

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, DANA POINT TIMES

As major and minor league baseball eye the second half of their seasons coming out of the All-Star break, let’s check in on the four Dana Hills High School products in pro baseball:

BLAKE TAYLOR

Taylor looked set to stay on the Houston Astros’ major-league roster heading into Opening Day, but the 2013 Dolphin graduate was put on the 15-day injured list with a left elbow strain to start the season. Taylor’s rehab stint with the Triple-A Sugar Land Space Cowboys turned into a full-time assignment at the midway point of the season.

In 30 games with the Space Cowboys this season, Taylor has posted a 4.86 ERA

over 33 1/3 innings. It’s the most minor-league games in a season for Taylor since 2019—his last full season in the minor leagues before his big-league debut in 2020.

HANS CROUSE

For the third time in his young career and for the second consecutive year, the 24-year-old Crouse has had a season derailed by injury.

In 2019, while he was still in the Texas Rangers organization, the 2017 Dolphin graduate had surgery to remove bone spurs during the season. Crouse was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies organization in 2021 and made his major-league debut that September.

However, Crouse’s upward trajectory was halted in 2022, as right bicep tendinitis limited him to just five starts with the Triple-A Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs. Just 15 games into 2023, Crouse was sidelined again with an undisclosed injury in late May. He was moved from the seven-day injured list to the 60-day injured list on June 19.

Out of the bullpen this season, Crouse posted a 6.86 ERA and a 1-3 record.

LUKE WILLIAMS

It’s been a winding journey for Williams, who is in his second organization of the season and his fifth in two years.

The 2015 Dolphin graduate had come up through the Phillies system and made his major-league debut in June 2021. In 2022, Williams was designated for

assignment by the Phillies and picked up across the country by the San Francisco Giants. Williams went up and down for the Giants, and in May, he was designated for assignment again. Once again, Williams went across the country after being picked up by the Miami Marlins.

The 26-year-old infielder signed a minor league deal for 2023 with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Williams got four games of action with the big club but spent most of the season with the Triple-A Oklahoma City Dodgers. Williams then got claimed off waivers once more to join the Atlanta Braves organization and is currently with the Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers.

JUSTIN STERNER

For the second straight season, Sterner has split time between the Double-A Montgomery Biscuits and Triple-A Durham Bulls in the Tampa Bay Rays organization.

The 2015 Dolphin graduate played 11 games for the Biscuits with a 4.26 ERA over 19 innings and has pitched in 11 games for the Bulls with a 7.08 ERA over 20 1/3 innings.

Sterner signed a free agent deal with the Marlins coming out of BYU in 2020 and was traded to the Rays in 2021. DP

Blake Taylor, Class of 2013, opened the season on the injured list for the Houston Astros and has stayed in Triple-A since his rehab assignment.

Photos: Sonny Johnston/Sugar Land Space Cowboys

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A Petition for Probate has been filed by THOMAS P. APLIN in the Superior Court of California, County of ORANGE

The Petition for Probate requests that THOMAS P. APLIN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

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Houshmand Wins Big in South Africa

With back-to-back wins on the WSL Challenger Series, Cole Houshmand is on top of the world and rankings

BY JAKE HOWARD, DANA POINT TIMES

Make goals, dedicate yourself, work your tail off, and good things often happen.

Such is the case with San Clemente’s Cole Houshmand, who’s been on an absolute rampage on the WSL’s Challenger Series as of late. Winning the Ballito Pro in South Africa, Houshmand has now won the past two Challenger Series events and sits alone atop the rankings.

“I’m speechless right now; that was the scariest heat I’ve had this whole event,” Houshmand said after defeating Portuguese journeyman Frederico Morais in a nail-biter final.

With limited opportunities to decide the event winner, Houshmand played the waiting game to perfection. With Morais in control throughout the heat, the rising San Clemente star found a wave in the dying seconds to get the score he needed and come away with his second win in as many events.

“Luckily, that wave came, but congrats to Frederico; he was ripping the whole event,” continued Houshmand. “It’s been amazing. Shout-out to everyone back home, Kolohe Andino and the ‘2% Boys,’ Kade Matson, who’s been ripping; it’s been a real support crew.”

In a town brimming with surf talent, Houshmand’s leading the charge in his own unique way. With the stature of a linebacker, his explosive brand of power surfing is on another level.

“We put him on ‘our program’ and

GROM OF THE WEEK

over time, that shy, awkward kid hit a massive growth spurt, well beyond what’s considered optimum surfing physique,” shared surfboard shaper Matt “Mayhem” Biolos on Instagram.

“With relentless hard work (in and out of the water), he’s sculpted and manicured what would seem a burden into a bona fide blessing, building himself into a Frankenstein-sized surf monster, terrorizing measly human-sized, wouldbe surf stars, with not just sheer brute, but ample precision and dexterity,” Biolos continued.

“I’m not saying this kid’s the best surfer on Earth. Not by any means … not yet, at least, but I honestly don’t think the judges have ever seen anything quite like him.”

For his part in the event, fellow Lowers regular Kade Matson ripped his way into the semifinals to come away with a very respectable third-place finish. Moving up nine spots in the rankings, he’s now well-positioned at fifth.

In a full team effort, the veteran

MARLO LEIGH HARRIS

BY JAKE HOWARD

Big congratulations to Dana Point shredder Marlo Leigh Harris, who just won her second consecutive Under 14 national title at the NSSA National Championships in Huntington Beach. Surfing up a few divisions, she also finished fourth in the Open Women’s final.

Driven, inspired and dedicated to being the best surfer she can be, Marlo’s been putting in the hard work all year long to accomplish her goal—and nothing was going to stop her, not even competing with 13 stitches in her foot.

It all started in 2017 when Marlo won the Grom-O-Rama contest in LA’s South Bay. Moved by the experience, she’s a two-time national champ, member of USA Surfing’s development program and a valuable member of the Shorecliffs Middle School surf team just six short years later.

Accomplishments in the water aside, Marlo’s also an amazing role model for her friends and those with whom she competes. Celebrating her Mescalero Apache heritage, her connection to the ocean and natural world runs deep.

With summer only half over, we have to wonder, what’s next for Marlo? DP If you have a candidate for Grom of the Week, we want to know. Send an email to jakehoward1@gmail.com.

Andino has played an instrumental role in motivating the boys and getting them focused and fired up.

“What a blessing it is to watch these guys surf and compete so strong,” Andino shared on Instagram after the Ballito contest wrapped. “Even better than that, they are great role models for the next generation of American surfing. Never thought of surfing being a team sport, but it’s pretty rad to root your fellow countrymen and women on. So proud of them!”

Other San Clemente surfers to keep

an eye on are Jett Schilling, who’s ranked 10th, and Crosby Colapinto, who’s ranked 13th. At the end of the season, the top 10 surfers will graduate to the prestigious WSL Championship Tour and have a shot at the world title.

Up next, the Challenger Series comes to Huntington Beach for the U.S. Open of Surfing from July 29 to Aug. 6. After that, there are events in Portugal and Brazil in October.

If everything works out, there’s a very real possibility San Clemente could see four men on the Championship Tour in 2024.

Not only that, Sawyer Lindblad and Bella Kenworthy are both knocking on the door of qualification for the women, and a little further down the ratings sits Kirra Pinkerton. Lindblad is ranked seventh, Kenworthy is ninth, and Pinkerton is 23rd. The top five women at season’s end make the Championship Tour.

Three events to go. Will we see history made with more local surfers qualifying for the Championship Tour than ever before? Hopefully.

Jake Howard is a 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 several 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

SURF FORECAST

Water Temperature: 66-67 Degrees

Water Visibility: 8-10’

Outlook: Peaking S swell puts more spots in waist to chest high range surf, (3-4’), on Friday. Similar size waves for the weekend, as a little SSE tropical swell joins in. S to SW winds stay on the light side Friday through Sunday, with the mornings having the cleanest conditions.

Cole Houshmand celebrates after winning his second straight WSL Challenger Series event in South Africa. Photo: Courtesy of WSL

The San Juan Capistrano Equestrian Coalition presents the 21st annual TWO

STEPPING UNDER THE STARS

At Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park in San Juan Capistrano

SATURDAY AUGUST

5th

5:00 PM Gates Open & Dance Lessons

6:00 PM Event Starts

10:00 PM Event Ends

ADMISSION IS FREE!

Parking

$10- a car when purchased online in advance

$20- online the day-of event

www.SJCEC.org for details

This is a no smoking, vaping, pets, lawn chairs, coolers, outside food/drink and no tailgating event

Premier Presenting Sponsor

Platinum Buckle Sponsor Host Sponsor

Gold Buckle Sponsors

Trails of Discovery

Silver Buckle Sponsors

Rancho Sierra Vista Equestrian Center, Bank of America Private Bank, Skye Ranch, Firner Equestrian, American Horse Products, Orange County Equine Veterinary Services, Kramer Orthopedics, Orange County Horse Show Association, Cuesta Construction, Fieldpiece Instruments, Inc., Diane Craig, DVM, DACVSVeterinary Surgical Specialists of Orange County, 5M Ranch and 5M Equine Performance Center

Bronze Buckle Sponsors

Tegan and Corey Tabor, VCS Environmental, Mission Equine Hospital, Las Vaqueras Riding Club, San Juan Capistrano Equestrian Center, Stone Creek Dressage, Equine Veterinary Associates Inc., Zone 4, Dr. Julie Ryan Johnson and Dr. Gary Johnson, Moe Architecture, Dana Smith Show Team, Dr. Sam and Kate Roth, Swallows Inn, Betsy & Ray King, Padre Junipero Serra Riders, Rancho Mission Viejo, The Shea Center, Gordon and Marsha Youde, Rio Vista Stables, Cinquini Insurance Services, Stephanie Frisch Insurance 101 Services, Farmers and Merchants Bank, Wildfire Mercantile, MG Group - Carrie Gilmore and Paige McDaniel, CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets, Ramblin’ Rogues Square Dance Club Mission Viejo

Copper Buckle Sponsors

The Oaks Equestrian Facility, Capistrano Ranch, Animal Magnetism, Reveal Equestrian, Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P., In Concert Pilates, Kruse Feed and Supply, Vermeulen's Landscaping INC, DVM Management, Diane Harkey, Equivont, Tyra Hattersley and Jon Dibble, The Peppermint Pig Boutique