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JULY 16-22, 2021 | VOLUME 14, ISSUE 29

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Dana Point Gets New Monarch Butterfly Habitat EYE ON DP/PAGE 5

Guest Opinion: Health and Nutrition 101 SOPAPBOX/PAGE 6

Leaving a Legacy City Clerk Kathy Ward Retiring After 32 Years of Service E Y E O N D P/ PAG E 3

Kathy Ward, the appointed city clerk, first joined the city staff as an executive assistant when Dana Point incorporated in 1989. Photo: Lillian Boyd

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Student Face Masks Will Stay

Editor’s Pick: Concerts in the Park

New Surfboard Line Benefits Charities

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City Clerk and Longtime Employee to Retire

BY LILLIAN BOYD, DANA POINT TIMES

One of the first employees of the City of Dana Point will retire after a 32-year career in public service.

Kathy Ward, the appointed city clerk, first joined the city staff as an executive assistant when Dana Point incorporated in 1989. In June, City Manager Mike Killebrew announced that Ward would be retiring the following month.

The city clerk is the local official for elections, local legislation, the Public Records Act, the Political Reform Act, and the Brown Act (open meeting laws).

Before and after the city council takes action, the city clerk ensures that actions are in compliance with all federal, state, and local statutes and regulations and that all actions are properly executed, recorded, and archived.

Ward grew up in Argyle, Minnesota before moving to Bellflower, California at age 14.

“When I graduated from high school, at that time, my big goal in life was to get my college degree. I went to Cerritos College and then transferred to CSU Fullerton,” Ward said.

Ward worked in in personnel while attending classes at Fullerton, laying the groundwork for the trajectory of her career objectives.

“I wanted to work with people. That never changed,” Ward said.

Prior to public service, however, Ward opened a pest control business with her husband. Once they sold the business, Ward applied for the finance and administration secretary position with

the City of Dana Point. After serving in that role for about eight years, Ward took the opportunity to apply for the executive assistant position within the city manager’s office.

“Working in the finance office was great,” Ward said. “But in the city manager’s office, we got to work with the public much more. That’s what I had been wanting.”

Then, in 2006, came a vacancy for the city clerk position, just ahead of an election and a local ballot measure.

“Doug (Chotkevys) encouraged me to apply. I had worked with city council before, and they were aware of my background and we worked well together,” Ward said. “So, I was appointed. And I really had to hit the ground running to prepare for the election.”

The city clerk essentially administers the democratic process to ensure transparency to the public. One of the most challenging aspects of the position, Ward says, is keeping up on evolving policies and procedures.

“Rules are constantly changing, and it’s imperative the city be compliant,” Ward said. “But the most rewarding part of the job is serving people. So, any time something is challenging, I fall back on the notion that it all comes back to serving the public. That’s what makes it all worth it.”

Ward credits the Orange County Registrar for keeping city clerks in the know on ever-changing election protocol changes.

Orange County Sees Improvement in Unemployment Rate

a decrease from the 6.2% in April and more than half below an estimate of 14.9% at the same time last year. With a labor force of approximately 1.55 million people, nearly 91,200 county residents were out of a job.

Data published by the California Employment Development Department showed a decline in the state’s unemployment rate as a whole. California’s unemployment rate was 7.9% in May, a slight change from its 8% rate in April.

While California’s unemployment rate was only a fraction of a percentage point down, employment increased by 39,500 in May, up to a total of 17,418,000 civilians with a job.

BY ERYKA FORQUER, FOR DANA POINT TIMES

As restrictions continued to ease and more people shifted to a pre-pandemic way of life, the state and county saw more decreases in the unemployment rate, largely because of the job gains in the leisure and hospitality sector, according to the latest unemployment data.

This past May, unemployment in Orange County was recorded at 5.9%, Dana Point Times July 16-22, 2021

Kathy Ward was the 16th employee to be hired by the City of Dana Point when it incorporated in 1989. Photo: Lillian Boyd

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“Especially my first year … they were worth their weight in gold!” Ward said.

“They have always had the best staff.

The city staff, too … it was either sink or swim. And everyone made sure I was going to keep swimming.”

With the expectation that the city clerk remains impartial, Ward says the best way to “be Switzerland” is to focus on the issues rather than the person.

“You have to be able to understand where someone is coming from. Suddenly, the issues aren’t pointed at you anymore. They’re just the issues. That’s the key,” Ward said.

Ward says the biggest reason she remained at City of Dana Point is the staff. She even chose to remain close to the area, residing in Laguna Niguel and sending her daughter to Dana Hills High School. Killebrew is tasked with appoint-

ing a city clerk replacement.

“I think it’s expected that people move on from jobs to find out what else is out there,” Ward said. “But this staff is absolutely incredible. They’re the reason I’ve stayed here 32 years.”

When asked what Ward will do with her retirement: “I’m going to fully enjoy spending time with my two mini dachshunds, Cocoa and Mocha.”

Ward also plans to travel more with her husband after having to cancel a cruise trip due to COVID. “I want to visit Asia, go back to New Zealand and Australia,” Ward said. “I’m hoping to rebook my canceled cruise that was supposed to take me to Iceland and Ireland. My husband has been retired, and he’s been waiting for me to retire.

We’re going to make up for lost time and see the world.”

Unemployment rates in the South Orange County cities of San Clemente, Dana Point and San Juan Capistrano aligned with state and county trends. The number of residents without a job decreased in the three cities from April to May, decreasing their unemployment rates.

According to the jobs data, Dana Point’s unemployment rate dipped below 5%, the lowest of the three cities and down from the 5.3% reported in April.

San Juan had a jobless rate of 5.1% for May, while San Clemente had a slight decrease from 5.5% in April to 5.4% for May. In addition to an improvement in the unemployment rate, the recent data from the Employment Development

Department also reported growth in Orange County job sectors, including amusement, gambling and recreation, educational services, arts, entertainment and recreation, manufacturing, trade, transportation and utilities.

Construction was the only sector to decline in employment, with a loss of 1,500 jobs throughout the month.

The recent findings highlight a significant increase of employment in the leisure and hospitality sector, making it the industry with the largest job gains for two consecutive months in Orange County.

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State Health Department Keeps Mask Requirements for Students

BY COLLIN BREAUX, DANA POINT TIMES

Arabella Proffer was supposed to die last August—but as she proudly declares, she’s still here.

Proffer was diagnosed with terminal cancer last year, but she continues to live out her passion for art and music, and spend time with family in Orange County.

The Dana Hills High School alumna, who graduated in 1996, has quite a life story.

She grew up in Michigan before moving with her mother and stepfather to California, eventually settling in South Orange County. She found her “punk rock tribe” in the area and went to music shows, and she also started painting at the age of 14.

“This town appreciates the arts,” Proffer said.

Proffer painted punk rock girls with ruffled gowns—in her words, she was just as influenced by the historic Dana Point home she lived in as she was by

her punk friends. She went on to attend the California Institute of the Arts and start a record label with her husband, as well as getting a job at an art gallery.

“I decided L.A. was getting too expensive and annoying, so I moved the record label to Cleveland, Ohio,” Proffer said.

“That was 2004.”

Proffer has gallery representations in Germany, Pittsburgh, New York, and online. She is planning to do more art shows as time goes on, though hasn’t been able to paint since her diagnosis.

She has been doing drawings, though— mostly of housewives from reality shows.

Proffer’s fascination with punk rock began more with the fashion than the music, though some of her initial favorite bands included Sex Pistols, Subhumans, and The Damned. Whereas black nail polish and tattoos were once taboo symbols of the punk culture, those have now become high fashion, she said.

“Going to punk shows and seeing a mosh pit, that was a revelation,” Proffer said.

“That was so raw and angry. I loved it.”

As for her visiting her family and friends from school, Proffer said it’s been nice getting together with people. Check out her work at arabellaproffer.com.

In spite of calls from some parents and education officials to do away with masks, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced last week that students will have to continue wearing masks while on campus and indoors at the start of the upcoming school year.

The state health agency’s announcement on Friday, July 9, marked a more cautious route compared with the updated guidance released the same day by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Face masks, the CDC recommends, should be worn indoors by all individuals age 2 and older who are not fully vaccinated, along with maintaining at least 3 feet of physical distance between students within classrooms.

“When it is not possible to maintain a physical distance of at least 3 feet, such as when schools cannot fully reopen while maintaining these distances, it is especially important to layer multiple other prevention strategies, such as indoor masking,” the CDC said.

The CDC announcement said students “benefit from in-person learning, and safely returning to in-person instruction in the fall 2021 is a priority.”

Following the CDC’s recommendations, the CDPH released its own guidelines that kept mask requirements in place for indoor campus settings. According to the health department’s announcement, many of California’s school facilities can’t accommodate physical distancing.

“Given California’s science-based approach and the fact that the state’s school facilities can’t accommodate physical distancing, we will align with the CDC by implementing multiple layers of mitigation strategies, including continued masking and robust testing capacity,” Dr. Mark Ghaly, California Health & Human Services Agency Secretary, said in the announcement. “Masking is a simple and effective intervention that does not interfere with offering full in-person instruction.”

Ghaly further said that students should be able to walk into the new

(Cont. from page 3) bars and vacation spots, restaurant employment increased by 2.8% from April to May, translating to an additional 3,200 jobs. Food services and drinking establishments had a 2.7% upward change and also added 3,200 positions.

While the county experienced job

growth in the restaurant industry, Dana Point Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Vickie McMurchie said many restaurants are still facing challenges.

“Unfortunately, Dana Point businesses are still struggling to meet their pre-pandemic employment numbers,” McMurchie said. “Based on feedback we’re

hearing from our restaurant employers, front-of-house employees are slowly returning, but they’re really struggling to fill the back-of-house roles on a consistent basis.”

While the unemployment rate continues to improve and Orange County industry sectors experience job growth,

Arabella Proffer, who graduated from Dana Hills High School in 1996, was diagnosed with cancer last year. She is continuing to live her life to the fullest. Photo: Dr. Brandy Schillace

Dana Hills Graduate Perseveres with Art, Passion

BY COLLIN BREAUX, DANA POINT TIMES

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California’s students and teachers will be required to continue wearing face masks at the start of the new school year, the state health department announced last week. Photo: Collin Breaux

school year without worrying about being “singled out” for being vaccinated or unvaccinated.

Though the CDPH initially said students not wearing masks could be excluded from campuses, it later clarified in a tweet that it was “recognizing local schools’ experience in keeping students and educators safe while ensuring schools fully reopen for in-person instruction,” effectively allowing school districts to set their own policies for handling non-compliant students.

Masks are generally no longer required for fully vaccinated people in most instances throughout California, where life has mostly returned to normal after pandemic restrictions were lifted in mid-June because of low COVID-19 case numbers.

Student mask requirements have been a hot-button issue in the Capistrano Unified School District, where some parents have denounced the requirements and called for masks to be optional.

The CUSD Board of Trustees recently passed a symbolic resolution requesting CDPH change mask requirements—effectively asking that masks no longer be mandatory.

Trustees and CUSD officials have repeatedly said they must follow state health guidelines, emphasizing that whether students have to wear masks is outside their jurisdiction. Some parents and trustees have spoken in favor of continued mask wearing and following CDPH guidelines.

The upcoming 2021-22 school year officially starts on Aug. 17, with CUSD students returning full-time, five days a week, on campus.

small businesses in particular are still being impacted by the economic repercussions of the pandemic.

“A majority of our small business owners are working incredibly long hours, seven days a week including holidays and filling in where there are staffing voids,” McMurchie said. danapointtimes.com

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CITY COUNCIL 6 p.m. The Dana Point City Council will hold a meeting. Dana Point Council Chamber, 33282 Golden Lantern Street, Suite 210, Dana Point. danapoint.org.

DP | Doheny Beach Officers

Remove Boat from Shore A sailboat that ended up ashore at Doheny State Beach on Friday, July 9, was removed from the beach that same day by park officers, Lifeguard Chief Mark Allen said.

The boat was offshore for a few days before ending up on the sand, Allen said.

It reportedly ended up on shore early that Friday morning.

Park officers responded and safely got the owner off the boat. The owner reportedly then left the scene, though officers were in contact with him later. The boat was hauled out away from the surf area and deemed a potential hazard because it had diesel fuel aboard, Allen said.

The state park paid for the removal and destruction of the vessel since the owner said he couldn’t afford the fees, Allen said.

DP | Dana Point Gets New

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, drug abuse, disrespect), will continue conducting its weekly meetings on Tuesdays via Zoom video conference.

For detailed instructions on how to participate, email bilysanclemente@gmail.com.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 21

Monarch Butterfly Habitat

Doheny State Beach officers spent July 9 handling a boat that ended up on the sand. Photo: Courtesy of Darryl J. Paul

Visitors to Sea Terrace Park may get to see some butterflies fluttering about, courtesy of a new monarch habitat planted there.

Pollinator habitat horticulturist Marianne Hugo, Monarch Watch Monarch Conservation Specialist Susie Vanderlip, City Manager Mike Killerew, and other local community members were involved in the planning, direction, and implementation of the new habitat.

“Today, City of Dana Point took the first big step to bringing a large population of monarchs back to Dana Point, Capo Beach, and Monarch Beach!” Vanderlip wrote on Facebook on July 8.

The public is encouraged to see the habitat in person and bring questions to an informational booth that will be at the upcoming Sunday concerts at the park, which begin on July 18.

Ingrid Cummings, Stanley’s wife, was riding along with him and narrowly avoided being hit.

“The paramedics were nearby and arrived within minutes, and Stan was airlifted to Harborview with a traumatic head injury,” Ingrid wrote in an online post.

In addition to the head injury, Stanley sustained lacerations on his head and face from the fall, and he remains in the Neurointensive Care Unit at Harborview.

Ingrid has continued to post updates on Stanley’s condition in an online CaringBridge profile. The Ocean Institute is directing people to Stanley’s profile on the website, encouraging them to share their experiences with the organization or the tallship Pilgrim to help aid in his recovery.

“Stan has made a positive impact on a lot of lives in Dana Point and Port Townsend (and beyond),” Ingrid wrote online. “It’s gratifying to know you’re all in his cheering section.”

State Trooper Chelsea Hodgson identified the driver of the pickup truck to the Washington newspaper as 81-year-old Gregory C. Lechtenberg. The Daily News also reported that no alcohol or drugs were involved in the collision.

DP | Ocean Institute Founder

Injured in Bicycle Accident Stanley Cummings, founder of the Ocean Institute in Dana Point, was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, Washington after sustaining serious injuries while riding his bike on July 5.

The 76-year-old bicyclist was heading eastbound on the shoulder of Highway 20 when he was struck by a tractor in a flatbed trailer that was pulled by a Dodge Ram pickup truck heading in the same direction, the Peninsula Daily News reported.

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Center are prepared to help a sea lion that was recently seen with plastic entangled around its neck in Dana Point Harbor.

A PMMC team went out on July 9 after the sea lion was seen, but members were not able to locate the animal. Krysta Higuchi, PMMC’s public relations manager, said on Monday, July 12, that the sea lion may have been gone because of tuna available in the ocean or due to mating season.

Regardless, PMMC has the approval to do a remote sedation on the animal in case of a rescue.

“If he is spotted, continue to call us,” Higuchi said. “We’ll be able to send a team right away.”

The sea lion’s patterns of movement have been established so PMMC can effectively monitor it.

The sea lion was first reported to PMMC in early July. To report sick or entangled marine life, call PMMC at 949.494.3050. For more information, visit pacificmmc.org.

DP | Mariners 936 Announces

Scholarship Winner The Mariners 936 (South Coast Sailing Team) held its Bridge of Honor for the first time since the fall of 2019 outside at Lantern Bay Park on June 27. The event is usually held twice a year after each season and under more formal cir-

DP | PMMC Ready to Help Sea

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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.

CUSD BOARD OF TRUSTEES 7 p.m. The Capistrano Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting. Members of the public can attend in person or watch the meeting online. Capistrano Unified School District, 33122 Valle Rd, San Juan Capistrano. capousd.org.

cumstances. Mariners 936 (South Coast Sailing Team) is a nonprofit focused on youth sailing and boating by building confidence and leadership skills.

Olivia Atkins is the winner of the 2021 Cvengros Scholarship at $10,000. One Mariner a year is chosen.

Last year’s winner was Hannah Carter, who was also the National Sea Scout Boatswain. Hannah also was awarded the Sea Scouts’ highest honor of Quartermaster, though all the events for her in April 2020 were canceled.

There will be an informational night in early September for new and returning Mariners. Visit mariners936.com for more information. danapointtimes.com

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GUEST OPINION | Health and Nutrition 101 by Gina Cousineau

Just Another Manic Monday …

H

ow many times have you woken up on a Monday morning stating, “Today is the day I am going on a diet”? Perhaps you were nursing a hangover from too many indulgences including food, drink, and play, and decided, “Today, I will make a change.”

Summer is here, and as we come through the pandemic, we have a renewed appreciation for socializing and enjoying activities, once again, like eating out and vacationing. Unfortunately, for most, the pandemic brought habits that have shifted our life course, led by unhealthy food and lack of exercise.

Just because we are free to move about once again here in the U.S. doesn’t mean we can shed those unwanted habits (and pounds) without some type of game plan.

The summer holidays—starting with Memorial Day, followed by Fourth of July, and ending with Labor Day—are welcome reprieves from the daily grind and seem to be an easy excuse for overindulging.

As a dietitian, I could not ignore the overconsumption of food and beverage surrounding me as we set up shop for a day down in the harbor for the Fourth.

And given that these holidays usually involve a long weekend, that one day of splurging can easily turn into three.

So, it is at this time that I have to ask: Was it worth it?

As a culinary nutritionist, my daily job is to motivate and teach my clients

to build a healthy relationship with food in the midst of the chaos. I am a huge believer in using “food as medicine,” meaning real wholesome food as close to nature as possible and preparing/cooking with a little forethought, which can HEALTH AND bring both joy and NUTRITION 101 health into every

BY GINA COUSINEAU morsel we consume.

I firmly believe it doesn’t have to be all or none, but how do we sift through the $6 billion diet industry and ignore the pills, potions and extreme diets that only provide a temporary fix for our problem?

I propose you consider the “Blue Zones” in the world that produce the most centenarians, people who live more than 100 years. One happens to be in Loma Linda, California. While there are several thoughts on why this has occurred, the easiest to incorporate into your lives are moving daily, consuming a variety of foods in their most natural form, and being part of a caring community.

That being said, not everyone has the ability to have a dietitian at their disposal, so here are my easy suggestions for improving your weight and health: 1. Attempt to remove all sugar-sweetened beverages from your life. They provide no nutritional value, add unwanted calories,

Letter to The Editor

I hear a lot of discussion from the council about maintaining or improving the “quality of life” in Dana Point. I see occasional roadside warnings about loud exhausts being ticketed, but I see NO real action toward protecting residential neighborhoods from the cacophony. In fact, I have not seen a motor officer on the streets of Dana Point after 5 p.m., forever. This is especially irritating, in that this “noise zone” is within a block or two of city hall and the sheriff’s substation.

It is like rubbing salt in an open wound to have them so close, but yet indifferent to the problem.

If you are serious about quality of life in Dana Point, encourage the Sheriff’s Department to enforce the loud noise (and speed) ordinances on the books. And if they do, don’t make it just a fine; require proof that the exhaust system has been returned to legal standards in order to legally operate the auto/motorcycle going forward.

Be forewarned that loud exhaust is usually accompanied by excessive speed.

One of these days, a car is going to race down Stonehill Dr. and strike a vehicle making a legal right turn off Selva Rd.,

DEAR MAYOR JAMEY FEDERICO DENNIS PARQUES, Dana Point I live in your council district in what I call the “noise zone.” I have also copied the other councilmembers whose districts border yours and whose constituents are affected by the noise pollution. I am sure I speak for all of the families residing in or near the Golden Lantern, Stonehill Dr., Selva Rd. traffic corridor, that noise from illegal auto and motorcycle exhaust systems is at times excruciating. I am appalled at the noise that is generated, especially in the evening hours when traffic is generally lighter, by vehicles traveling at high speed shifting through the gears.

Some vehicles even create loud backfires facilitated by aftermarket exhaust systems designed to do just that.

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and increase our risk of lifestyle maladies such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, colorectal cancers, and more.

2. Try to avoid highly processed and ultra-processed foods that live in packages on shelves for years on end. Those foods are formulated so you can’t eat just “one.”

3. Think “healthy plate”: ¼ plate whole grain/starch, ¼ plate lean protein, and ½ plate of veggies, with a little fat mixed in to the preparation/cooking, for both joy and health.

If you can attempt to make these moves most of the time, enjoying treats and splurges on occasion, you, too, can move more toward living in your own “blue zone”.

Gina Cousineau sees clients virtually and in person out of her San Clemente office.

Her extensive education—a BS in dietetics and MS in integrative and functional nutrition—chef training, and 30-plus years as a fitness professional allow her to help clients lose weight and improve their health. You can reach her at mamag@mamagslifestyle. com, 949.842.9975, and on Instagram and Facebook @mamagslifestyle. Register for her complimentary weekly newsletter at mamagslifestyle.com. DP PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, the DP Times provides Guest Opinion opportunities in which selected columnists’ opinions are shared. The opinions expressed in these columns are entirely those of the columnist alone and do not reflect those of the DP Times or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@danapointtimes.com. The Dana Point Times and Picket Fence Media do not publish content that is defamatory.

unaware of the speed being carried down the hill by the offending vehicle.

As a I write this letter at 5:05 p.m. on Sunday evening, I am listening to a backfiring vehicle speeding up Golden Lantern. Enforce the law and make Dana Point a better place to live! Continued non-enforcement is not acceptable.

EDITOR’S NOTE: This letter was originally sent to Dana Point councilmembers who represent the mentioned districts.

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GETTING OUT

AT THE MOVIES

‘Black Widow’ Showcases Johansson’s Final Marvel Role

BY MEGAN BIANCO, DANA POINT TIMES

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ll things must come to an end eventually, and with Scarlett Johansson, it’s her time as the female star of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

With the release of Cate Shortland’s Black Widow— the latest Marvel movie and the first to hit theaters since the advent of COVID-19—we not only get Johansson’s farewell to the big-name franchise and Florence Pugh’s intro to it, but also the most recent example of a superstar giving the reins to a young up-and-comer.

Without giving too much away, by the end of Anthony and Joe Russo’s Avengers: Endgame (2019)—the epic culmination of more than 20 MCU movies—it was pretty obvious Johansson was almost finished with the Marvel brand. Though she has spent the past 10 years making the superhero of Black Widow all her own, it’s time for a new face and name to take the wheel.

Photo: Courtesy of Marvel Studios/Walt Disney Studios

In many ways, Pugh’s casting as the supposed sister of Johansson’s Natasha Romanoff was fitting. Both Johansson and Pugh started their careers rather young, and with strongly acclaimed independent movies before jumping into blockbusters.

In Shortland’s studio debut after her own indie roots with Somersault (2004), we can see natural potential from Johansson’s Natasha to Pugh’s Yelena Belova. Black Widow doesn’t exactly bring anything new or original to either the MCU or the action-adventure genre, but it does show Pugh’s range as an actress.

The Brit looks as if she’s having fun with all the special effects and fight choreography, and to be honest, she has one of the better fake accents among the Marvel actors.

While most of us will miss Johansson and Natasha, I think it might be safe to say this is one of the on-screen replacement situations in which the newcomer isn’t met with reluctance.

If you can handle a little bit of backtracking, since this is technically a prequel, and an underwhelming third act, Black Widow is a quality time at the movies. DP

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FRIDAY | 16 ONLINE TOUR OF MISSION SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO 3 p.m. Mission San Juan Capistrano is offering online guided tours of its historic grounds every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Learn about the history and see the charming grounds and gardens of this South Orange County landmark. Cost is $45 for up to four devices, and the Zoom tour lasts up to an hour. Reservations must be made at least 72 hours in advance. Check the Mission website for exact hours. 949.234.1300. missionsjc.com.

SATURDAY | 17 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.

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

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

POP-UP THEATER PERFORMANCES 2 and 3 p.m. The Round About Players will present pop-up theatrical performances in downtown San Juan Capistrano. The short plays will be based on San Juan history, free to the public, and family-friendly. Additional performance Dana Point Times July 16-22, 2021

Free summer concerts at Sea Terrace Park return this Sunday. Photo: File

SUNDAY | 18 CONCERTS IN THE PARK 3-6 p.m. Enjoy live music during free outdoor concerts at Pacific Coast Highway and Niguel Road, behind the Dana Point Library area.

Food and beverages will be available to purchase. DSB - The Next Best Thing to Journey and The Reflexx will perform. Sea Terrace Park, 33501 Niguel Road, Dana Point. 949.248.3536. danapoint.org.

dates will be on July 24 and Aug. 7, 21, and 28. The events are supporting The Alliance for San Juan Art and produced by partners Tom Scott, Beverly Blake, and Gary McCarver. Performances are 15 minutes each. The Los Rios entrance to Los Rios Park, 31791 Los Rios Street, San Juan Capistrano.

Center/San Clemente Public Library parking lot. 100 North Calle Seville, San Clemente. 949.361.8200. san-clemente.org.

NATIVE PLANT GARDEN TOUR 12:30-1:30 p.m. Find out how to identify certain native plants and hear about how the plants are used by animals and people. Learn naturalist skills with this hands-on experience. Cost is $10.

Tickets must be purchased for all adults and children attending, though children under 3 are free. Masks are required for everyone over 2 years of age. Bookings can be done online. The Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. 949.496.2274. oceaninstitute.org.

‘WOMEN ON WAVES’ BOOK SIGNING 4-6 p.m. Join local author Jim Kempton in Dana Point, where he’ll be signing copies of his new book, Women on Waves, a history of women’s surfing. Girl in the Curl, 34116 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point.

LIVE MUSIC AT SUNSETS BAR 9 p.m. Grab a drink and enjoy some live music. DJ Rydah will perform. All guests must be at least 21 years old. Sunsets Bar, 34700 Pacific Coast Hwy, Capistrano Beach. 949.276.8880. sunsetsbar.com.

SUNSET WINE CRUISE 6:30-8 p.m. Take a 90-minute evening cruise aboard Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Whale Watching’s luxury catamaran. Cruises are limited to a select number of passengers to optimize the wine experience. Spaces can be reserved online. The cruise will feature a wine host to explain what you’re sampling, as well as a full cash bar. Dana Wharf, 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point.

888.224.0603. danawharf.com.

SUNDAY | 18 FARMERS MARKET 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Shop for a wide selection of fruits, vegetables and artisanal goods from organic growers at the Community Page 8

WEDNESDAY | 21 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.

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

The Reach of Picket Fence Media

P

icket Fence Media publishes the Dana Point Times, San Clemente Times, and The Capistrano Dispatch.

However, the readership goes beyond the city limits of those three cities.

For example, take Laurie of Laguna Niguel. She emailed,“While reading your article in the June 25 issue of the Dana Point Times,‘Senior Singles Can Benefit from Having an Open Mind,’ it got me to thinking about my sister, who is 61, widowed after only being married for four months in 2013, and she has not dated since.

“I checked out the link to your Finding Love After 50 website and ta-da! There are so many things I could say about it.

I watched your Today show video and the last video you posted about the two ladies. Your advice is so spot-on.

“I’m turning 68 this month. My friends and I tell ourselves we are on the ‘back nine’ now. I’m not sure which hole in the back nine we’re on.

“I mentioned this to a 77-year-old surgeon I know, and he chuckled and said in his Wales accent, ‘Well, dahling, if you are on the back nine, I must be in the clubhouse having my martini.’

“My closest friends and I want our lives to be filled with quality time and friends and people who have value to us. Most of us are quite spontaneous, feeling as we get older to ‘try something new’ because we never know what the outcome could be. I loved your website article about who should pay for the date. The perspectives you presented were so interesting and varied.

“I am sharing your website informa-

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tion with several friends who could benefit from your insight. Do you still own Tutor & Spunky’s deli in Dana Point?

“I live in Laguna Niguel, up Pacific Island Drive, and am a frequent visitor to Dana Point.”

My response to Laurie: “I sold Tutor & Spunky’s five years ago, but still drop in for a sandwich to ON LIFE AND LOVE visit with some emBY TOM BLAKE ployees who worked with me. I am proud that the deli is in its 32nd year.

“I am finishing a memoir about my 25 years there, titled Tutor & Spunky’s Deli: A Dana Point Landmark. It should be published in a month or so.”

“At age 68, you and your friends may be on the back nine, as you describe it, but probably only on the 10th or 11th hole. You have lots left to do and enjoy.

“We in Dana Point appreciate your visiting us from Laguna Niguel. In 1989, I lived in Laguna Niguel. One night, I went to sleep there and woke up the next morning in Dana Point. I hadn’t even left my house.

“That was just before Dana Point became a city on Jan. 1, 1990, and the boundaries of Dana Point were expanded to include the Ritz-Carlton and Monarch Beach areas, as well as Capistrano Beach. So, I understand the city from where you are coming.

“Now that the pandemic has eased, and you and your friends are willing to try something new, three things are

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This pretty lady is Lolly, a 5-year-old Akita with a heart of gold. Lolly is known among her walkers as being particularly sweet and affectionate. She is potty-trained and enjoys long walks outside. While she is well-behaved, Lolly would do best with an experienced owner due to her large size and strength.

If you are interested in adopting Lolly, please visit petprojectfoundation.org/adoptions/ adoptadog to download an adoption application form. Completed forms can be emailed to animalservices@scdpanimalshelter.org, and you will be contacted about making an interaction appointment.

Photo: OC Public Libraries/Paul Whitlock

FROM THE ARCHIVES This photograph shows the southerly

swell at Dana Cove in Dana Point. Waves were about 4-5 feet high, with the pier in the foreground. The photo was taken on August 15, 1949.

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

important to keep in mind.

“First, get the body moving. Walking helps. Try tai chi, yoga, water aerobics, dancing, stand-up paddleboarding— whatever is of interest. Just, get it going.

“Second, get off the couch and out of the house and involved in activities you enjoy.

Senior centers offer a multitude of activities.

For your widowed sister, there are widow and widower clubs. Many people she’ll meet there will be able to relate to what she has gone through. They would be good places for her to reenter the social world.

“Third, aim to maximize social interaction. People need to be among people— laughing, talking, caring, sharing, and hugging—all of those social interactions

are good for a person’s health.

“Those three things are key for senior singles. Pursuing them will keep seniors from finishing the back nine and entering the clubhouse too soon, unless, like your 77-year old surgeon friend, you’re into martinis.”

Tom Blake is a retired Dana Point business owner and resident who has authored books on middle-aged dating. See his website at findingloveafter50.com. To comment: tompblake@gmail.com. DP PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, the DP Times provides Guest Opinion opportunities in which selected columnists’ opinions are shared. The opinions expressed in these columns are entirely those of the columnist alone and do not reflect those of the DP Times or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@danapointtimes.com.

Sudoku

BY MYLES MELLOR

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 LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION:

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DANA WHARF FISH REPORT Influx of bluefin tuna excites anglers

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, DANA POINT TIMES

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luefin tuna were a major attraction this week, and steadily warmer waters made for good bass fishing on Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching expeditions.

In his weekly report, Captain Brian Woolley described the huge push of bluefin tuna catches along the coast over the past week. The haul of bluefin was all over the map in terms of size, with a lot of catches of 20-40 pounds and more than a few catches of 50-100 pounds. Anglers were pulling in bluefin on spots of anchovy with surface irons or coltsniper jigs. The fishing area for bluefin has been within a few miles of the beach, some days closer than others.

On the half-day trips, bass fishing has continued to be strong. The waters have been at a steady 70 degrees along the

Here are the latest fish counts from Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching: JULY 14 • 7 boats, 209 anglers: 1 yellowtail, 114 calico bass, 54 sand bass, 24 vermilion rockfish, 20 rockfish, 18 bocaccio, 15 sheephead, 6 whitefish, 5 barracuda, 4 sculpin, 2 halibut, 796 calico

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bass, 7 bonito, 5 sculpin, 2 barracuda, 2 treefish, 1 Spanish jack, 759 bass released.

coast. Bass have been caught on both live bait and artificial bait. The live bait for Dana Wharf was a mix of anchovy and sardine last week. Bass were also being pulled in on the jigs and lures, as well.

In with the mix of bass, there was a little barracuda action as well.

On the three-quarter-day trips, it was similar action to the half-day trips, with bass being the featured catch. These trips are seeing more yellowtail come in along the kelp, but they’re a bit elusive among the kelp beds right now.

On the island trips, there has been good fishing at San Clemente Island with mixed bass catches along with bonito, barracuda and sheephead. Some yellowtail have been reeled in as well, with anglers getting their catches on surface irons and yo-yo jigs.

For more information on fishing trips, go to danawharf.com.

JULY 12 • 6 boats, 208 anglers: 2 bluefin tuna, 10 yellowtail, 115 calico bass, 37 bonito, 36 sand bass, 19 sheephead, 15 barracuda, 10 whitefish, 1 rockfish, 580 bass released.

JULY 11 • 7 boats, 176 anglers: 53 calico bass, 44 barracuda, 19 sand bass, 7 whitefish, 3 sheephead, 1 rockfish, 1 treefish, 524 bass released.

JULY 10 • 9 boats, 255 anglers: 1 bluefin tuna, 55 calico bass, 41 rockfish, 37 barracuda, 17 vermilion rockfish, 13 sculpin, 9 sanddab, 7 whitefish, 6 sheephead, 5 sand bass, 3 Spanish jack, 2 treefish, 1 yellowfin croaker, 311 bass released.

Huge catches of bluefin tuna showed up last week along the coast on spots of anchovy, and local anglers jumped on the opportunity. Photo: Courtesy of Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Whale Watching

bass released.

JULY 13 • 7 boats, 186 anglers: 1 bluefin tuna, 1 yellowtail, 187 whitefish, 85 calico bass, 34 sheephead, 20 rockfish, 13 sand

JULY 9 • 10 boats, 211 anglers: 23 bluefin tuna, 2 yellowtail, 79 calico bass, 10 sand bass, 6 barracuda, 5 vermilion rockfish, 4 sheephead, 1 rockfish, 1 treefish, 1 blue perch, 264 bass released.

JULY 8 • 10 boats, 211 anglers: 24 yellowtail, 2 whitefish, 71 calico bass, 4 rockfish, 14 sheephead, 3 barracuda, 46 bonito, 17 sand bass, 26 sculpin, 310 calico bass released. DP

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The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A TIMMOTHY TANG/s/TIMMOTHY TANG This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on 07/08/2021.

Published in: Dana Point Times July 16, 23, 30, August 6, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20216609944 The following person(s) is doing business as: 1) TMG REALTY, INC. 31726 RANCHO VIEJO ROAD, SUITE 205 SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA 92675 ADDITIONAL FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME(S): 1B) TMG REALTY & HOME LOANS Full Name of Registrant(s): TMG REALTY, INC. 31726 RANCHO VIEJO ROAD, SUITE 205 SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA 92675 This business is conducted by a CA Corporation.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or Names listed above on: 07/07/2021 /s/TMG REALTY, INC./BRENDAN MAUN, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER This statement was filed with the Orange County Clerk-Recorder On 07/07/2021 Publish: Dana Point Times July 16, 23, 30, August 6, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20216609949 The following person(s) is doing business as: 1) TMG HOME LOANS 31726 RANCHO VIEJO ROAD, SUITE 205 SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA 92675 ADDITIONAL FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME(S): 1B) MAUN CAPITAL 1C) THE MAUN GROUP Full Name of Registrant(s): TMG REALTY 31726 RANCHO VIEJO ROAD, SUITE 205 SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA 92675 This business is conducted by a CA Corporation.

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New Boards, Same Positive Vibes The Gudauskas Brothers Launch New Soft-Top Surfboard Line to Benefit Favorite Charities

BY JAKE HOWARD, DANA POINT TIMES

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hen it comes to soft-top surfboards, there is no shortage of options in the market these days.

And if you’ve spent much time reading this column, you may have noticed that I’m much more in favor of supporting our talented local shapers and craftsmen and craftswomen than plunking down $100 on a new Wavestorm from Costco.

But true to their nature, Dane, Patrick and Tanner Gudauskas are looking to turn a soft-top paradigm on its head.

The San Clemente trio, who have done a world of good via their Positive Vibe

Dan Gudauskas enjoys every bit of the ride on the new Positive Vibe Warrior “Scout” model. Photo: Courtesy of PVW

Warrior Foundation, recently launched a new line of soft boards. Their goal is not to just sell a bunch of boards, but to share the stoke of surfing to those who maybe haven’t dipped a toe in the water yet.

“We’ve started small with just three different models—a longboard, a fish and a boogie board. It’s been a process to nail everything down, but hopefully now, it’s onward and upward from here,” Tanner told the Dana Point Times.

Just finding the right manufacturers to partner up with took some time. Eventually, the boys stumbled onto a company in Utah that makes closed-cell foam blanks out of recycled materials.

“A lot of the soft boards out there today are made with open-cell foam, which means that as soon as the skin of the board is pierced, it’s going to suck in water. The closed-cell foam doesn’t do

SURF FORECAST

GROM OF THE WEEK

BELLA KENWORTHY

BY JAKE HOWARD, DANA POINT TIMES

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t’s been a hot minute since we caught up with Bella Kenworthy, who was named the NSSA’s Surfer of the Week earlier this month.

So, what earned her this distinction?

Well, for starters, she’s been on fire in the highly competitive NSSA Southwest Conference Open events. This year, the 14-year-old phenom has been competing in two divisions—Open Women’s and Open Girls—and has managed to take wins in all three events in which she’s surfed.

But it’s not just the results, but how she’s been getting the job done. Kenwor-

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that and, hopefully, will last a lot longer,” Tanner explains. “You can also upcycle the blanks if you get tired of them and pretty much shape a new board out of it.”

One of the main motivations behind this project is to stop the flow of soft boards into landfills. If you’ve ever walked down the beach after a busy holiday weekend, you’ve undoubtedly seen broken boards sticking out of trash cans.

“We thought it was important to close the loop on that, so all of these boards can be recycled … and if you send your board back to us when you’re done, we’ll take care of that,” Tanner says.

For a little added motivation, those who turn their boards in to be recycled will receive 20% off the purchase of their next PVW board.

The other main driver of the new soft boards is to help those less fortunate get into the water and enjoy the benefits of

surfing.

The brothers have teamed up with three different charity organizations, with 10% of all proceeds from sales benefiting them. They’ve partnered with the City Surf Project in San Francisco, Juju Surf Club in Capetown, South Africa, and the Nigeria Surf Team in Lagos, Nigeria.

Each organization will eventually receive donated PVW soft boards, as well as funds to support their program, raised from each PVW board sold. The idea is basically an evolution of the wildly successful surfboard drives that the foundation put together in years past.

“We learned a lot from all the board drives we did and have been able to apply that here. It gets complicated quickly, so this taps right into the pipeline and will, hopefully, have a similar effect,” Tanner says.

The idea now is that each board sold is basically like a mini board drive. Boards and funds are donated as needed and go directly to established surf programs that can make good use of them.

The PVW soft boards are just starting to hit shops and get out there. At the moment, the only local spot you’ll find them is at MOTU in San Clemente.

So, if you’re looking for a fun, safe surfboard to teach your kids on this summer, or just something to have around to keep things fun and loose, these new boards might be exactly what you’re looking for.

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

Bella Kenworthy. Photo: Courtesy of NSSA

thy has a perfect record, winning every heat in which she’s competed.

And that’s not all. Based on her showing at the recent USA Surfing Cham-

pionships at Lower Trestles, Bella has also been named to the Under-16 U.S. National Team. Back in May, she won the Under-18 division at a USA Surfing Prime event in Huntington Beach, as well as finishing in second place in the Under-16 division.

And coming later this month, you can catch Kenworthy and a whole crew of innovative shredders in the Stab High Central America edition, an event dedicated to high-performance and state-ofthe-art surfing.

She’ll be among a group of young, up-and-coming female surfers who are taking their air game to entirely new heights.

As they say in the news business, watch this space.

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

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Water Temperature: 70-72 Degrees F Water Visibility and Conditions: 2-4 Outlook: For Friday, the southerly swell mix eases for waist-head high surf, (3-5’). Light/variable winds early Friday morning, turn to light+/ moderate onshores for the afternoon.

The trend towards slowly decreasing wave size continues through the weekend, with waist to chest high surf, (3-4’), by Sunday. Primarily Southwest winds over the weekend, light in the mornings, light+/ moderate during the afternoons.

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