DP Times, Vol. 3, Issue 16 by Dana Point Times

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It’s All About the Little Things Earth Day provides a chance to get reacquainted with the planet and learn to protect it E Y E O N S C / PAG E 4 E Y E O N D P/ PAG E 6

Youngsters pick up trash at last year’s Earth Ocean Society Neighborhood Cleanup. Photo by Bob Fairbanks

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City and Business Calendar Saturday, April 17 Farmers Market 9 a.m.–1 p.m. La Plaza Park, 34111 La Plaza Street. Admission is free. For more information or to inquire about purchasing a booth for $25, please call 949.573-5033 or 951.271.0669. www.danapoint.org Earth Ocean Society Neighborhood Cleanup 9 a.m. Meet at La Plaza Park or Doheny Beach to sign up and get supplies. Free pizza and refreshments for participants. www.danapointearthocean.org.

VFW Patriots Day Marine Car Wash 9 a.m.-3 p.m. South Shores Church parking lot, 32712 Crown Valley Parkway. Complimentary Coffee, pastries, BBQ, hotdogs, brats, burgers and beverages as Marines from Camp Pendleton’s MAG 39 wash the cars. Police and fire department booth will offer free Kid Print child I.D. program. Donations only please.

Wednesday, April 21

Monday, April 19

California Wine Festival 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m., April 22 at Ritz-Carlton, 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. April 23 at Dana Point Yacht Club and 1 p.m.-4 p.m. April 24 at Doheny State Beach. To purchase tickets, log on to www.californiawinefestival.com

Planning Commission Meeting 6 p.m. City Council Chambers, 33282 Golden Lantern, 949.248.3563, www. danapoint.org

Sunrise Rotary Club 7 a.m. the Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club meets at the Ritz-Carlton. 1 Ritz-Carlton Drive, 949.493.2759, www.monarchbeachrotary.com

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…CUSD News Updates?

THE LATEST: Nearly 9,176 students were absent from classes April 13 during an Internet-fed student “sickout” in support of teachers in Capistrano Unified School District. Middle schools saw the biggest jump—16.41 percent—in absences, followed by elementary schools at 14.8 percent and high schools with a drop of 8.75 percent. A crowd of about 50 also gathered at CUSD headquarters on Tuesday—many with their children—to protest teacher pay cuts imposed by the district but Tuesday night’s regular board meeting attracted nearly 1,000 teachers, parents and students—many of whom spent most of meeting outside the board room as meeting chambers were full. The board earlier this month imposed a series of cuts and furloughs that totaled 10.1 percent of teachers’ salaries. That would save about $20 million as the district scrambles to close a $34 million budget gap. Teachers say they are willing to take a cut, but want those cuts to be temporary, not permanent. Late Wednesday, CUSD board President Anna Bryson issued a statement that the board would be willing to meet to discuss changing some contract provisions to “temporary.” WHAT’S NEXT: The 2,200-member Capistrano Unified Education Association was meeting April 15 for a strike vote. It was unclear when a strike, if any was approved, would take place. The district has substitutes on standby and lesson plans in place. FIND OUT MORE: See the Beyond the Blackboard blog at www.danapointtimes.com —Jonathan Volzke and Andrea Swayne

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…Employee Sentenced in Bogus Robbery?

THE LATEST: A Rite Aid floor supervisor was sentenced this month to two years and eight months in state prison for setting up armed robberies in Dana Point and Costa Mesa and pretending to be the victim. Cynthia Ongamsing-Jenkins, 43, Tustin, pleaded guilty in www.danapointtimes.com

February to two felony counts of grand theft. On the night of Nov. 11, 2007, while working as a supervisor at a Rite Aid in Costa Mesa, Ongamsing-Jenkins told police she and another employee had been robbed. She said two men had walked into the store armed with a handgun and ordered her and the other employee to give them the cash from the register and store safe. The other employee was taken at gunpoint and forced into the store cooler. The two men stole approximately $5,500. On June 20, 2009, while working as a floor supervisor at the Rite Aid at 24829 Del Prado in Dana Point, Ongamsing-Jenkins told the Orange County Sheriff’s Department that she was approached by a man as she was walking through the parking lot of a Bank of America with a deposit bag from Rite Aid. She claimed that the man pushed her to the ground and stole the deposit bag containing approximately $20,000 for that week’s deposits. A civilian called 9-1-1 after hearing Ongamsing-Jenkins yell that she had been robbed. The robbery was captured by a security camera overlooking the bank parking lot. Upon further investigation, deputies discovered two suspicious text messages on Ongamsing-Jenkins cell phone indicating she was involved in planning the staged robbery in Dana Point. When confronted, Ongamsing-Jenkins confessed to the authorities that she had set up both the 2007 and 2009 robberies. WHAT’S NEXT: The men in the surveillance videos have not been identified and are still being sought. FIND OUT MORE: www.orangecountyda.com —JV

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…Dana Point Becoming a Port of Call for Cruise Ships? THE LATEST: Councilmember Lara Anderson, at the Dana Point City Council meeting on April 12, suggested exploring the idea of allowing cruise ships to anchor outside of the harbor bringing shoppers and sightseers to Dana Point. Anderson said the idea has been around

for some time but after reading a recent Letter to the Editor from Dana Point resident Chris Anastasio in the Dana Point Times (Vol. 3, Issue 14) suggesting the idea she decided to bring it up at the meeting. “It seems like there’s more and more interest…get the harbor merchants involved as well. It wouldn’t be too obtrusive I think for our city to have a couple days a week when a thousand people getting off a ship spend money here,” said Anderson. “So we’ll see about making something happen.” WHAT’S NEXT: Anderson said that she intends to speak with Economic Development Manager Christy Teague to investigate the idea, maybe form a committee of interested residents and to find out how the city should pursue and sell itself to various cruise lines as a possible port. FIND OUT MORE: Stay tuned for updates. Log on to www.danapointtimes.com to weigh in on our poll on the subject. —Andrea Swayne

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…Veterans Memorial at Strand Vista Park Dedicated? THE LATEST: A crowd of roughly 100 gathered in the sprinkling rain on Monday for the dedication of the new Veterans Memorial at Strand Vista Park. The memorial commemorates all five branches of service—Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. South Orange County School of the Arts (SOCSA) students from Dana Hills High School sang The Star-Spangled Banner and a Marine bugler played Taps. Vietnam and Korean war veteran Bill Manes dedicated the memorial, on behalf of Dana Point Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 9934, to the many who have served our county, are currently serving, or will serve in the future and referred to military personnel as “true guardians of freedom, justice and equality among all people.” Col. Willard Buhl of the city’s adopted 5th Marine Regiment presented the city with the United States flag that flew over BGen Larry Nicholson’s command post at Camp Leatherneck in Afghanistan, as a token of

appreciation for Dana Point’s support of the 5th Marines. WHAT’S NEXT: The stars and stripes will continue to fly over the beautiful memorial in honor of the members of the Armed Forces of the United States of America—past, present and future. FIND OUT MORE: www.danapoint.org

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…Study Approved for Harbor Shuttle Plan? THE LATEST: City Council voted 4-0 (Mayor Pro Tem Scott Schoeffel was absent) in favor of entering an agreement with the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) to begin planning for a proposed harbor bus/shuttle. The vote also approved an initial $2,000 expenditure to initiate a feasibility study of the project which, according to the staff report, has been estimated to cost less than $20,000. The agreement calls for 10 percent of operational costs coming from the city with the remaining 90 percent of the funding to be supplied by OCTA through renewed Measure M Project V funding. The bus/shuttle is intended to address transportation and parking needs in the areas surrounding the harbor including the Dana Island area, Ocean Institute, Doheny State Beach, hotels, restaurants, shops, sportfishing/whalewatching, Catalina transportation, Community and Senior Center, city parks, Strand Nature Preserve, beach parking lots, Dana Hills High School, the OCTA Bus Terminus at Golden Lantern and Harbor and other potential transit stops. The staff report states that the proposed Dana Point Harbor bus/shuttle is intended to complement the OCTA Project S Go Local TriCity Trolley project in process with the cities of San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano. WHAT’S NEXT: Dan Boyle and Associates, the consulting firm that developed the Tri-City Trolley Plan, has been assigned by OCTA to conduct a feasibility study and develop the proposed Harbor Bus/Shuttle Plan. FIND OUT MORE: www.danapoint.org

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It’s All About the Little Things

Earth Day provides a chance to get reacquainted with the planet and learn to protect it By Andrea Swayne and David Zimmerle Dana Point Times

n affinity for small things is built into the human instinct. People love little things—babies are little, puppies are little and for most, a little ladybug is much more appealing than a giant tarantula. Little equals cute. Cute equals likeable. And, the cute factor, for many triggers a desire to nurture. We like to nurture small things because they are usually easier to care for. A pet kitten; easy. A pet lion; not so much. The bigger the “animal” the bigger the responsibility and the more overwhelming caring for it becomes. The same can be said for the Earth and its environment. Stories about the ice caps melting and killing off polar bears, or an immense island of floating plastic debris called the Pacific gyre are intimidating by nature. These are problems that are so big that we often justify our inaction by thinking; what could I, one person, possibly do to change this situation? A “big picture” enormous problem is much harder to tackle than starting small. Here in Southern California we have many opportunities to make big differences in very small ways. The natural areas surrounding south Orange County contain many small treasures to get acquainted with and begin to protect. And with Earth Day just around the corner, many programs, celebrations and events are available to attend, learn from and initiate small steps toward better protecting our planet. One of the most notable opportunities to do this is at the Headlands. Everyone who has walked the trails there and in Vista Park at Strand Beach has seen posted signs warning park visitors to tread lightly, stay on marked trails and avoid bringing dogs—which are perceived as predators by the creatures the boundaries were set up to protect. These endangered creatures—a tiny rodent called a pocket mouse and a cute little bird known as a gnatcatcher—are a few of the little things we can educate ourselves on, develop and affinity for and adopt a nurturing attitude toward. Natural Resources Protection Officer Jeff Rosaler is busy preparing the newly built Nature Interpretive Center at the Headlands (at the terminus of Green Lantern) in anticipation of opening day, April 22, to do just that. “The Nature Interpretive Center will be a place where both locals and visitors can come to get to know these creatures,” said Rosaler. “The center will have docents available to help guests interpret the beauty of the area and hopefully gain a respect for the nature here and develop a desire to help protect it.” The center will also have discovery centers and displays prepared to educate the public on things like the local beaches, ocean and even kelp and how they have been used by people—for better or for worse—through time. Dana Point Historical Society photos will play a big part in the interpretive center. “These chronological photos will hopefully give people a real sense of what we are protecting and why we should protect it,” said Rosaler. “We will also display all sorts of little critters that live here. You will be able to see artifacts, skulls and bones much like those seen in a natural history museum. The center is starting out pretty simple but in the future will grow to include more hands-on

Volunteers count thousands of little pieces of Styrofoam at a T Street beach cleanup organized by the students of the San Clemente High School Surfrider Club. Photo by Andrea Swayne

interactive exhibits.” Rosaler went on to say that the new center will also play a large part in educating its visitors about the natural history, geographic history and how the Headlands has changed over time. A focus on the different periods in the area’s history—the Acjachemen Indian period, the Mission period and the Spanish Rancho period—and how the people of each era used, appreciated and changed the land. We are lucky to have Acjachemen people still living in the area who are eager to pass on their people’s love for the land and its creatures. In fact, scheduled to coincide with Earth Day, a special event is scheduled for April 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the 3rd Annual Earth Day Celebration at Panhe San Mateo Campground. “A lot of people know of this area in regards to the Marine Corps and surfing, but this is actually a Native American sacred site,” said Rebecca Robles, an Acjachemen woman, co-founder and co-director of the United Coalition to Protect Panhe (UCCP) and board member of The San Onofre Foundation. “This San Mateo archeological district is a huge village of the Acjachemen people.” “Last year was The San Onofre Foundation’s first Earth Day celebration,” said Susan Goggins, Project Manager and Interim Executive Director for The San Onofre Foun-

dation. “We had a booth out here at the event last time and this year we wanted to really forge a real partnership with Panhe.” The Juaneño/Acjachemen are a Native American tribe from Southern California who lived in what is now part of Orange and San Diego counties including Dana Point. They received their Spanish name from the priests of the California mission chain because of their proximity to Mission San Juan Capistrano—today calling themselves the Juaneño Band of Mission Indians. Panhe, which translates to “place by the water,” is an ancient Acjachemen village estimated to be about 9,500 years old. The largest portion of the village is where Cristianitos and El Camino Real intersect. Currently, it is a sacred, ceremonial, cultural, and burial site for the Acjachemen people, and many of those natives trace their lineage back to Panhe. “It really holds a unique portion of history,” Robles said. “For people in the community…it’s like living on a museum—it’s definitely a treasure.” “One of the main goals is to preserve the connection with this place... and the pristine nature of it,” she said. “It’s interesting to note that more than 90 percent of archeological sites in Orange County have been destroyed through the building and development process.” Robles maintained the key ideas behind the goals at Panhe are the preservation, education and interpretation of the people and the place. This event is a great way to connect with the community and pass on the part of the Acjachemen culture that traditionally holds deep respect for the land, the natural surroundings and the creatures that call it home. “We’re really excited about the Earth Day event because it’s a chance to interface with the public with a really fun interactive festival,” she said. Goggins, too, supports the importance of this event. “I think the biggest part of this event is to educate the people on the impact Native American history has right here in our own backyard,” Goggins said. The festival is an ideal opportunity to see the environment through the eyes of a different culture that throughout history has held nature’s “little things” in high regard. Another way to pay attention to the little things is to attend one of the many beach cleanup events scheduled for the upcoming weekend. If you have never volunteered to help clean a beach because thoughts such as, “the beach is huge” or “there’s no way that a few people picking up trash can make a dent in the mess,” then resolve to just give it a try. Don’t go in with the attitude that the job is too huge to complete. Instead turn your attention to picking up the smallest pieces of rubbish on the beach—small beads of polystyrene commonly referred to as Styrofoam. As you sift through the sand, think about the little seabird on its spindly legs eating a bead of the plastic foam, mistaking it for food, or the tiny fish in the water making the same mistake. However you choose to acknowledge, celebrate or volunteer around Earth Day this year, be sure to take time to notice the little things. When we pay attention, little things can mean a lot and small measures add up. If you still don’t get it; ask a child. They may be small too, but on the subject of caring for our environment, they usually have some really big ideas. DP

LOCAL EARTH DAY EVENTS Saturday, April 17 Seventh Annual Earth Day San Clemente Parque Del Mar overlooking the pier. Celebration is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with live entertainment, demos, giveaways, children’s art and much more. Beach Clean-up: 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. 949.366.2326, www.scwatersheds.com Koastal Surf to Street Beach Cleanup Doheny State Beach. From 9 a.m. to Noon, Koastal will be providing latex gloves for the clean-up. They will also host a raffle and barbeque. Raffle

tickets will be given to people who check in at 9 a.m. 949.582.3950, www.koastalboards.com Dana Point Earth Ocean Society Neighborhood Clean-up La Plaza Park. Meet at 9 a.m. to receive sign up and get supplies. There will be free pizza and refreshments for participants along with educational booths. 949.443.0683, www.danapointearthocean.org Doheny State Beach Earth Day 2010 “Campground Native Tree Planting Project”

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Campfire Center. From 9 a.m. to noon, bring a shovel and working gloves to plant trees, restore trails and spruce up campgrounds to preserve our state parks. 1.888.98.PARKS, www.calparks.org Earth Day Celebration at The Ecology Center 32701 Alipaz. St., San Juan Capistrano. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Bring your family and friends for a full-day of eco-education fun, featuring a Spring Plant + Seed Sale and hands-on DIY activities for all ages. 949.443.4223, www. theecologycenter.org

Sunday, April 18 3rd Annual Earth Day Celebration at Panhe San Mateo Campground in San Clemente. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the festival will include vendors, Acjachemen weavers, jewelers, basketry, music, singing, storytelling, dancing and an Indian taco booth. Free parking/shuttle from Concordia Elementary will be available. Limited parking available at San Mateo Campground is $15. Thursday, April 22

Ninth Earth Day Fair San Juan Capistrano Community Center Gym, 25925, Camino del Avion, San Juan Capistrano. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. the event will feature games, giveaways and educations displays. 949.234.4564, www.sanjuancapistrano.org Saturday, April 24 Earthday with Great Opportunites Capo Villas I and Community Pool Area, San Juan Capistrano. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 714.299.0912, www.greatopps.org www.danapointtimes.com

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What’s going on in our neighboring towns, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano SAN CLEMENTE

Moving Forward With Target Store

Panga Boat With 23 People Found Near San O

San Clemente’s proposed Target store is closer to being built. During a meeting April 7, planning commissioners voted 7-0 in favor of the project and recommended the City Council approve Target’s plan to build a 142,000-square-foot store on 14.8 acres at 990 Ave. Vista Hermosa, near Talega. The Planning Commission invested about three hours reviewing the plan along with other deliberations, and said the store will be a benefit to the city. No one from the community spoke up at a public hearing, but officials confirmed letters were received in response to an environmental impact report, with most concerned on aesthetic impacts of the store. The letters will receive a response in the EIR before the environmental document and the plan are presented to City Council, said project planner Matthew Bassi. After some debate on the design details, commissioners gave their full support of the Target plan with conditions focused on minimizing the store’s visual impacts.. The City Council is expected to review the plan May 18. Should council vote in its favor, approval of the store would finalize the city’s sale of the property to Target for $13.8 million. Proceeds from the sale would help fund the La Pata/Vista Hermosa sports park the city hopes to begin building this summer, located directly across the street from the store site at 989 Ave. Vista Hermosa.

According to officials, 23 people were detained by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol officials Wednesday after being spotted inside a small boat, just north of San Onofre State Beach. The panga-type boat was seen by deputies with the Orange County Sheriff Department’s Harbor Patrol around 6 a.m., said Sgt. Dan Walsh. The boat was located by deputies just south of Trestles as it and the passengers were heading north but were then directed toward land, Walsh said. Once on the beach, officers then took custody of all the passengers and are determining their citizenship. Officials did not comment on what country the passengers may have originated from. SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO

Longtime San Juan Families Angered by Changes at Old Mission Cemetery The Diocese of Orange earlier this month announced it was taking over operations of the 200-year-old Mission Cemetery. As part of that, a moratorium is on place on future burials as officials try to determine exactly how many people are buried in the cemetery, how much room is left, and what families should pay for burials there. The decision was just the latest in a series

of public disputes over operations of the cemetery. Old-time families were further incensed when news leaked that Jerry Nieblas was laid off from Mission San Juan Capistrano, where he’d worked for 28 years. “The Nieblas family has given over 147 years of combined service,” said Janice Pickartz, a spokeswoman for the Nieblas family and the Historic Mission Cemetery Committee. “He was considered an important link between the Mission and its historic families. He was responsible for the first cemetery cleanup and a historic cemetery Mass that had last been performed over 65 years ago.” The decisions spurred some of Capistrano’s oldest families to schedule a protest in front of the Mission on May 1. A moratorium on burials was also put into place as the Diocese moves operations of the centuries-old cemetery away from Mission San Juan Capistrano and into its system of four other Catholic cemeteries in Orange County. The cemetery is the final home for members of some of the community’s oldest families: Rios, Yorba, Forster and others. Burials there have been limited to descendants of those oldest families, and involve an age-old tradition of a walking procession from Mission San Juan Capistrano up Ortega Highway to the cemetery, which is just east of the freeway. “The decision to shift supervision of the historic Mission Cemetery was taken for obvious reasons. Buried there are more than the remains of early and more re-

cently deceased Californians. This cemetery is literally part of our national history and it must be protected and preserved,” Mike Wesner, Director of Diocese of Orange Catholic Cemeteries, said in a statement. The move also comes at a time when tensions run high between some historic families and the Mission over use of the cemetery and fees they should pay for using the facility. When longtime Mission employee Cha Cha Belardes passed away, the family complained the bill was $3,000. Matt Gaffney, whose father, Jerry and mother Dotty are buried in the historic cemetery, still bristles at the $1,000 bill his family paid for the burial when his brother, Tom, passed away. The family paid $400 in 2000 when Jerry Gaffney was buried there, and $1,000 in 2008 when Dotty was buried with him in a double grave. The Mission in January announced it was bringing in a third-party consultant to study the cemetery, and promised then the results would be shared with the community. Mission officials said then it was their hope that the study will allow the Mission to mark the remaining available plots, inform the community of the space limitations, and make accommodations accordingly. Cemetery administration duties will initially be provided by Ascension Cemetery (Lake Forest) staff. Wesner said any decisions about burials there in the near future will be made on a case-by-case basis. In a worst-case scenario, he said, bodies of those who could be eligible for burial at the Mission cemetery could be temporarily entombed at Ascension cemetery.

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It’s Wag Time

BY ANDREA SWAYNE

Pet Project Foundation Plans 17th Annual Wag-A-Thon

et ready to “Wag ‘n Roll” with your canine best friend at the 17th Annual Pet Project Foundation Wag-a-Thon set for April 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Dana Point Harbor Island. This family-friendly event includes pet contests, live music, Doggie Dash races, special guest appearances, refreshments and Bowser Bazaar vendor booths showcasing the latest trends in toys and equipment for your dog.. Celebrity guest dog, Marley from the movie “Marley & Me” will lead this year’s dog walk and be available for photos. Also making an appearance this year, the Urban Mushers, a group of working snow dogs and their humans demonstrating fun dog-powered activities. Proceeds from the event support the Pet Project Foundation and the San Clemente/ Dana Point Animal Shelter. Admission fee is $30 per person and includes a T-shirt, goody bag, entertainment and refreshments for you and your pet while supplies last. Each additional family member is $3 and also includes entertainment and refreshments. (Limit of five family members at this price). Children under three years free. Dogs of all ages are free.

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This year’s Wag-a-Thon t-shirt design by local artist Lucy Ferguson. Courtesy photo

Additional T-shirts $15. Additional bandanas, $3 a piece or two for $5, while supplies last. Paid participants will receive a T-shirt designed by local artist Lucy Ferguson and a goodie bag. Early registration will be available on April 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Coffee Importers, 34531 Golden Lantern Street in the Dana Point Harbor. T-shirts and bandanas will be available for pick up. For more information, to register or to download a pledge form to raise money for the Pet Project Foundation and qualify for great prizes, log on to www.petprojectfoundation.org. DP

Whale watchers aboard a Dana Wharf vessel spot 20-foot long basking shark. Photo by Cheryl Waters

Large Basking Shark Spotted Whale watchers aboard a Dana Wharf vessel captained by Tom White on April 9 were treated to the rare sight of a basking shark. According to White, the 20-foot long shark was observed close to shore in about 90 feet of water just off the coast of south Laguna Beach. “I have never seen a basking shark this close to shore,” said White. Basking sharks are the second-to-largest fish, behind whale sharks and can reach 40 to 45 feet in length. They are generally regarded as harmless filter-feeders. These big fish eat only tiny floating organisms as they float near the surface “basking” in the sun and filtering plankton and krill from the water by swimming with their huge mouths open and letting the food come to them. Gray whales, dolphins and sea lions were also spotted on the trip. DP

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Props, Recognitions and Morsels of Info KelpFest 2010 will be held on April 24 at Main Beach Laguna from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Giant Kelp Forests are considered the rainforests of the sea with more than 800 species relying on them and are second only to coral reefs in productivity in our world’s oceans. In 2002 Nancy Caruso, a marine biologist, began working on a project to restore this precious habitat. After eight years of work, 4,000 students and 250 volunteer divers have restored nearly 5 acres of kelp forest in OC. Caruso and her team of Kelp Crusaders are putting on a celebration of the kelp and its return to Laguna Beach. “We want to tell everyone how important kelp is, explain to them what we have done, and tell them how to protect it,” Caruso explained. The festival is geared for all ages including fun activities for kids. There will even be a live underwater show from the restored kelp forest at Heisler Park. Festival activities will include: Presentations by students about kelp, a storytellers circle, a community mural public art project, games and musical performances by the Boys and Girls Club and Birdsong and the EcoWonders For more information visit the Web site at www.kelpfest.org or contact Nancy Caruso, 714.206.5147. Volunteers are needed and sponsorships and donations are being accepted. Donations should be made to Get Inspired, a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring passion and purpose through the discovery of arts and sciences. For more information about Get Inspired, log on to www.getinspiredinc.org.

Kayla Carlson stars in made for TV movie “Secrets of the Mountain.” Photo by Cooley Photography

Kayla Carlson of Dana Point stars in the made for TV movie “Secrets of the Mountain” set to air April 16, at 8 p.m. on NBC. The movie is an inspirational tale about the strength of family. Somewhere between the demands of her career, her ex’s wedding and her kids’—one of whom is played by Carlson—busy schedules, Dana James (Paige Turco, The Agency) is noticing her tight-knit family starting to unravel. An unexpected offer to purchase her family’s mountain property sets up a weekend road trip, which she hopes will bring her family back together. But when they arrive, they quickly learn that the mountain is much more than it seems. An ancient secret and a treacherous quest will test the family like never before. It’s an edge-of-the seat thriller that reminds us that when times are tough, families don’t run away from problems—they run back to each other.

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DP Sheriff’s Blotter Compiled by Sh e r ry Luca s All information below is obtained from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Web site (www.ocsd.org) and reflects data available

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Address not given, (9:54 a.m.) Informant called in to report that his neighbor has been videotaping him for a year.

Saturday, April 10 VANDALISM IN PROGRESS Doheny Park Road, 34000 Block (3:58 p.m.) An informant reported seeing four male Hispanic teens with shaved heads riding bikes and tagging the words “San Juan” near the entrance to a mobile home park. Another informant reported seeing the boys tag the words “VSJC X3 OLD TOWN” on a wall surrounding dumpsters. Three of the four juveniles were detained.

from calls placed from the field by the responding officer(s). An arrest doesn’t represent guilt. The items below are just a sampling of the entries listed on the OCSD Web site.

Monday, April 12 INVESTIGATE PERSON DOWN La Cresta / Violet Lantern (6:23 p.m.) An informant called authorities after noticing a man lying down in a park by a bench with his face in a pool of blood. The white male was found to have a head injury. DISTURBANCE Mariner Drive, 23700 Block (12:05 a.m.) A man called authorities when he and his girlfriend got into an altercation. The female subject broke into the caller’s house through a window and pulled a knife on him. www.danapointtimes.com

On April 24, Salt Creek Grille will once again host a Donate Life Day to kick off the statewide donor drive campaign in its three California-based restaurants— Dana Point, Valencia and El Segundo—and two New Jersey restaurants—Princeton and Rumson. Pete Truxaw, co-owner of Salt Creek Grille, will celebrate the nearly 13 years of life his nephew Chris has enjoyed thanks to a life-saving heart transplant. Today, Chris is a Stanford graduate and successful business owner. Truxaw and partner, Tim McCune, Salt Creek Grille co-owner Pete Truxaw (right) with his have become passionate about educating the public nephew Chris. Courtesy photo about organ donation and make a special effort to savor all of Chris’ milestones and accomplishments. From noon to 6 p.m., volunteers and staff from nonprofit organ and tissue recovery agencies will answer questions and help interested people sign up to be donors— a process that takes only minutes and can mean a lifetime to someone else. “We’re celebrating the incredible 13 years of life my nephew Christopher has been able to enjoy thanks to a life-saving heart transplant when he was only 13,” Truxaw said. “Through donation, Chris’ donor Tommy Weiss did what no doctor could do. He saved Chris’ life. We consider Tommy, his mom, and all donors to be heroes. This special day is dedicated to them. This year Chris will have doubled his life because of Tommy’s gift of life.” The need for donors is certainly there, as more than 100,000 Americans are waiting for organ transplants. Eighteen of them die every day waiting for a transplant that never comes. “Me and my family are grateful every single day for the heart transplant that Chris received and want to do as much as possible to raise awareness and funding for the cause,” Truxaw said. The public is invited to drop by any Salt Creek Grille location to take part in the Donate Life California Donor Drive. Salt Creek Grille Dana Point is at 32802 Pacific Coast Highway. For more information about Salt Creek Grille, visit www.saltcreekgrille.com. To sign up to be a donor, visit www.donatelifecalifornia.org or www.donevidacalifornia.org. u

Friday, April 9 ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY Monarch Bay Drive, 500 block (7:14 p.m.) Two teenage girls were rescued by the Orange County Fire Department via helicopter after walking out on the rocks and hurting their feet. The girls were stranded on rocks a quarter mile out surrounded by rough waters when the chopper lifted them to safety.

Doheny Wood, one of the largest all-woodie car shows in the country is set for April 24 at Doheny State Beach from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Doheny State Beach is in Dana Point Harbor area at 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive. The woodie car show will be held at the south end of the park. Admission to the show is free but the state park entry fee is $10. For questions contact Tom Mac Donald at macdonald31288@yahoo.com or log on to www.socalwoodies.com

So Cal Woodie Club members’ cars. Photo by Andrea Swayne

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refund or exchange cigarettes she reportedly bought there. The cigarettes were the wrong brand and she wanted to exchange them for the correct ones. DISTURBANCE Del Prado, 24500 Block (2:56 p.m.) An informant called regarding seven subjects that were getting into a verbal altercation over the subjects protesting with political signs.

Wednesday, April 7 BATTERY Pacific Coast Hwy., 34300 Block, (4:24 a.m.) An informant called authorities when a woman who, according to the informant was drunk or on drugs, was assaulted by an unknown cab driver who allegedly stole $500 from the subject and then dropped her off near the 34300 block of PCH. VANDALISM IN PROGRESS Golden Lantern, 34600 Block (1:11 a.m.) Deputies were called when a woman described as having blond hair, a red jacket and a well endowed chest was seen knocking over and breaking expensive planters in the area. The subject fled on foot.

Thursday, April 8

Tuesday, April 6

KEEP THE PEACE Del Obispo Street, 33500 Block (4:52 p.m.) A woman called authorities when a clerk at a gas station refused to either give her a

DISTURBANCE Mariana Drive, 33800 Block (9:12 p.m.) A caller reported that her 17-year-old daughter was throwing and slamming things and not following house rules. The informant

said that the teen appeared to be on drugs and had stayed home from school sick that day. Upon arriving home, the informant and her boyfriend found the daughter’s 24-year-old boyfriend in the house and made him leave, upsetting the daughter and unleashing her tirade. The informant sounded drunk and stated to authorities that she and her boyfriend always drink beer after work and had both had about five beers a piece by the time she made the call.

Monday, April 5 SUSPICIOUS PERSONS/CIRCUMSTANCES Dana Point Harbor Drive, 25300 Block (9:25 p.m.) Informant called authorities when four subjects were seen walking on the pedestrian overpass and looking suspicious because they were wearing hoodies. WELFARE CHECK Via Lopez, 34200 Block (11:49 a.m.) Deputies were sent to check on a male teenager who was depressed over a girl according to the subject’s friends. Informants were concerned after receiving several text messages from the subject saying, “See you in the next life.” DRUNK IN PUBLIC Stonehill Drive, 33600 Block (9:37 a.m.) A caller noticed an elderly male staggering through the parking lot to his vehicle and stated the subject looked drunk. When authorities arrived they found the subject drinking alcohol in his vehicle and it appeared that he was about to pass out. April 16–22, 2010 • Dana Point Times • Page 7

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First, explore ways to reduce our waste with reusable items, like cloth shopping bags and personal water bottles. Second, reuse items by purchasing “gently-used” or “pre-owned” goods, or by renting or borrowing things you’ll use only once or twice, such as certain tools. Re-gifting is a form of reuse too! Last, but not least, recycle whenever and whatever you can, using the proper recycling bins at your residence or wherever you may be and by donating to others. 4. Catch some rays and some rain When you are ready—learn more about options such as solar power and rainwater harvesting that are environmentally-friendly energy and resource savers. Good starting points for you might be gosolarcalifornia.ca.gov and h2ouse.org/ action (rain harvest system). Next month, the Tri-City Water Savers team from the Cities of Dana Point, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano and South Coast Water District will host two free workshops on rainwater harvesting: Tuesday, May 11 at 6 p.m. and Wednesday, May 12 at 9 a.m. at the Ecology Center in San Juan Capistrano. Call 949.234.4414 for more information or to sign up. 5. Use water-efficient appliances and fixtures Get cash rebates when you purchase qualifying highefficiency toilets and clothes washers, “smart” irrigation controllers, rotary sprinklers, and synthetic turf. For rebate information, businesses and homeowners’ associations should contact Save Water, Save-A-Buck at 877.728.2282 or mwdsaveabuck.com. Single-family residences should contact SoCal Water$mart at 888.376.3314 or socalwatersmart.com. Note: Rebates on residential high-efficiency toilets end June 30, 2010; so, take advantage now. 6. Participate in an Earth Day Event in Dana Point! It’s the Fifth Annual Dana Point Earth Ocean Society Clean Up on Saturday, April 17, and there are two ways to participate: You can meet at 9 a.m. at Doheny State Beach to help plant native trees and shrubs at the campground. Bring work gloves and your favorite shovel! Or, meet at 9 a.m. at La Plaza Park on PCH off Golden Lantern to join teams cleaning the Lantern Village and Harbor areas. Supplies will be provided, but bring work gloves if you can to reduce the use of disposable ones. After the Clean Up, there will be free pizza and refreshments for volunteers at La Plaza Park, including refreshing local groundwater from South Coast Water District. Please bring your reusable water bottle. In the Plaza as well, you will be able to plant a vegetable and take it home, test your skill at Water Jeopardy, see educational displays, and get free watersaving items. This column is a cooperative effort of the City of Dana Point and South Coast Water District to cultivate conscious living to protect and preserve our coastal neighborhoods and resources. If you have any suggestions for topics, please feel free to direct questions to lzawaski@danapoint.org (City of Dana Point) or lhomscheid@scwd.org (South Coast Water District).

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Harboring the Good Life: By Lisa Zawaski, City of Dana Point; and Linda Homscheid, South Coast Water District

arth Day is dedicated to celebrating our planet and its natural resources. We are fortunate to live in Dana Point where we have a mild climate and can enjoy the outdoors all year long and where there is plentiful access to beaches, parks, bike trails, tide pools, new nature trails and a soon-to-open Nature Interpretive Center on the Headlands above Strands Beach. This year, in honor of Earth Day, we hope you take time to explore ways that you can help prevent ocean water pollution, conserve water and energy, and reduce waste, while enjoying and leading a healthy lifestyle. Check these simple things you can do on Earth Day and every day to make a positive environmental impact. Many will save you time and money—and all of them will help our planet in the long run. 1. Prevent Ocean Water Pollution Urban runoff from irrigation, car washing and other outdoor water uses has taken its toll on our creeks, beaches and ocean. Whatever ends up in the streets and storm drains ends up in our waterways—creating water pollution. Please don’t wash or dump anything into the street or storm drain. Make sure your sprinklers aren’t watering the street or sidewalk. Reduce amounts of toxic fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides. And, use commercial car washes that recycle the wash water or mobile detailers that use their own water. Mobile detailers must collect the wash water so it does not enter the streets and storm drains. 2. Conserve Outdoor Water Use Up to 50 percent of our drinking water is not used for drinking; it’s used to water lawns and landscaping. And half of that water is wasted due to over-watering and sprinklers spraying streets and sidewalks. It’s no wonder that reducing irrigation is a primary focus for South Coast Water. • Turf Removal Rebate Programs. Qualifying homeowners who replace at least 250 square feet of their traditional grass lawn with California-friendly plants can receive up to $300 in rebates. In addition, qualifying homeowners who replace a maximum of up to 500 square feet of grass turf with synthetic turf can receive a $2.30 rebate for each square foot installed. Since the district’s Turf Removal Rebate Program started in November 2009, participating homeowners have removed or are about to remove a total of 10,600 square feet of water-guzzling grass. For more information or to get pre-approved for a rebate, call 949.499.4555, ext. 1, go to scwd.org or e-mail custserv@scwd.org. The rebate program ends June 30; so take advantage now. • Home Gardening Workshop. Homeowners may sign up now for the district’s free Water-Efficient Home Gardening Workshop. It will take place on Saturday, June 19 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Dana Hills Tennis Center, 24911 Calle de Tenis. A landscape and water conservation specialist will review landscape design, plant selection and care, watering and fertilizing and sprinkler systems. Participants will receive reference binders for use at-home. Call 949.499.4555, ext. 1 to sign up. 3. Reduce, Reuse, then Recycle The need to recycle is mentioned a lot. However, it is actually the final action of a multi-tier waste reduction strategy.

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t’s hard for me to believe, but just a few weeks ago we celebrated our second full year of publishing Dana Point’s only independently owned local magapaper and Web business. As we enter our third year, I’m thrilled to announce a new hire and several promotions that will allow us to become even better and more successful in providing the very best “Local News You Can Use.” First and foremost, I get to move back into my role as CEO of the company and let the writing be done by professionals! We’ve hired David Zimmerle as our San Clemente reporter in addition to his duties as Dana Point sports reporter. We’ve also promoted Lauralyn Loynes to Associate Publisher (known to fellow SCHS grads from the Class of ‘82 as Lauralyn Hoidal), and promoted Norb Garrett Senior Editor Jonathan Volzke to Group Editor. Add to that the return of advertising/marketing director Michele Reddick from maternity leave (child No. 2, Ben, is doing great with sister Camryn) and the addition of San Clemente resident Susie Lantz to our sales staff and we’ve got plenty to celebrate as we enter year No. 3. Aside from my role as founder, owner and CEO of Picket Fence Media (we own the SC Times, DP Times, Capistrano Dispatch, El Despacho and South County Bridal Guide), the changes will allow me to continue to work in the magazine world, as I have since we founded the SC Times over four years ago. As CEO I’ll continue to build Picket Fence as a leader in community media and my new magazine assignment, as senior vice president, group publisher of the Action Sports & Recreation Group, even keeps me close to home at their office in San Clemente. So, please join me in welcoming David and Susie aboard, Michele back, and congratulating Lauralyn and Jonathan on their promotions. Thanks, as always, for reading the DP Times.

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GETTING OUT

YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER

D a n a Po i nt

The List

A day-by-day guide to what’s happening in and around town this week. Compiled by Tawnee Prazak

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America’s Pet Expo

10 a.m.-6 p.m. More than 1,000 animals, demonstrations, pet products, animal experts, pet adoptions, hands-on petting and more at the weekend-long event at the OC Fairgrounds. General admission $12. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, www.petexpooc.com.

Music and Aloha

5:30 p.m. Irons in the Fire. 150 E. Avenida Magdalena, San Clemente, 949.542.3900, www.beachfire.com.

Milestones – Pearl Harbor, Battle of the Bulge, Iwo Jima AND the A-Bomb 6 p.m. Evening panel discussion at Casa Romantica. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

Ballroom Bash

Go See Do

2nd Annual Carnival Colossal and Expo

The City of San Clemente will have its 2nd Annual Carnival Colossal and Expo April 15-18 in an effort to raise funds for the completion of the La Pata/Vista Hermosa Sports Park and Aquatic Center. The event will be held at the site of the future park located at the cross streets of La Pata and Vista Hermosa. According to Laura Ferguson, Assistant to the City Manager, the target fundraising goal is $21,700 as this four-day carnival promises to be huge, with more than Photo by Andrea Swayne 15,000 people expected to attend this year. Hosted by the San Clemente Beaches, Parks & Recreation Foundation, the event will feature a variety of affordably priced rides, games and prizes. Other amenities include vendor

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Earth Day Celebration

The San Clemente Watershed Task Force hosts an event at Parque Del Mar in the Pier Bowl featuring recognition of local business owners and employees for environmentally friendly practices. 949.500.0494.

Dana Point Farmers Market

9 a.m.–1 p.m. Fresh produce and much more every Saturday at La Plaza Park, intersection of PCH and Golden Lantern.

Koastal Beach Cleanup & Tree-Planting Event

9 a.m.–12 p.m. Beautify Doheny State Beach with Koastal Skateboards’ beach cleanup and Doheny Tree Planting Project’s event on the campground. After the hard work, enjoy a barbecue and raffle. 949.582.3950, www.koastalboards.com.

Stargazing and Sailing Overnight Adventure

5:30 p.m. (April 17)–12:30 p.m. (April 18) The Ocean Institute offers an overnight sailing adventure on the sea for kids and adults. Learn how sailors used the stars to sail, observe constellations and more. Cost $90-$200. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.

booths for businesses, nonprofit groups and service clubs, plus a full-fledged food court complete with umbrella-covered seating and an array of convenience foods ranging from pizza and hamburgers to smoothies, tacos, desserts and Italian shaved ice. Celebration of Phase 1B of the La Pata Vista Hermosa Sports Park & Aquatic Center will be held at 2 p.m. Sat., April 17. Those attending this presentation include Mayor Jim Dahl and the full panel of city council members. Carnival hours are April 15, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.; April 16, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.; April 17-18, 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tickets range from $3.75 to $5. More information is available by calling 949.361.8254.

Know Illusion

9 p.m.–12 a.m. Live band at Salt Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com.

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San Clemente Farmers Market

9 a.m.–1 p.m. Bundles of flowers, fresh produce and much more every Sunday on Avenida Del Mar. Rain or shine.

Hershey Track & Field Meet

10 a.m. Free event with youth sport competitions to encourage health and wellness and family fun. Hosted by City of San Clemente and the San Clemente Collaborative. Forster Ranch Park, 3207 Camino Vera Cruz, SC, 949.361.8264, www.san-clemente.org.

Soul Food

10 a.m. Event at the Baha’i Center for reflection and spiritual growth with live music featuring Nedi Safa, audio-visual pieces, readings from faiths and philosophers, authors, leaders and indigenous cultures. Free. 3316 Avenida del Presidente, San Clemente, bdjeffers@hotmail.com, 949.218.8284.

Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach

7 a.m. Fast cars, racing and a celebrity event. Tickets $25-$125. 300 E. Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, 562.981.2600, www.gplb.com.

7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Dance event at the SC Community Center featuring a lesson in the Waltz, open dancing and refreshments. Couples and singles invited. Tickets $10. 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente, 949.361.8264, www.san-clemente.org.

Earth Day Project

Memories of WWII: Final Day

Elliot

Bayou Brothers

Cabana Nights

7 p.m.–11 p.m. Live piano at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

Lord of the Strings

7:30 p.m. Richard Smith plays a variety of music as part of the concert series at the DP Community House. Tickets $25. 24642 San Juan Ave., Dana Point, 949.842.2227, www.lordofthestringsconcerts.com.

McManis Family Winery Wine Tasting

5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. San Clemente Wine Company welcomes Justin McManis, owner of McManis Family Winery. Justin has promised to bring some winery-only, new releases. Raffles will include 2 “VIP” tickets for Sunday & 4 Regular tickets with parking to the Long Beach Grand Prix as well as few bottles. Tasting fee is $15 for 7 wines with cheese, crackers & chocolate. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar; 949.429.7067; www.scwinecompany.com.

“Don’t Dress for Dinner”

8 p.m. New play debuts at the Camino Real Playhouse where confusion reigns in a hilarious tale of a weekend that becomes a nuptial nightmare! Preview night special $15; regular show $20. www.caminorealplayhouse.org.

An Evening with Bruce Cockburn

8 p.m. The artist performs at The Coach House. Tickets $25. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com. Page 10 • Dana Point Times • April 16–22, 2010

8 a.m. California State Parks hosts a habitat restoration event at San Clemente State Beach to plant trees and shrubs, clean the park and more. 888.98.PARKS, www.calparks.org. 7:30 p.m.–11 p.m. Iva Lee’s. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2855, www.ivalees.com.

Jumpin Jack Flash

8 p.m.–11:30 p.m. Rolling Stones tribute at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

Horse Show: Blenheim Spring Classic III Grand Prix 4:30 p.m.–6 p.m. Watch the horse show at the Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park. On-site food & vendor booths. 30753 La Pata Rd., San Juan Capistrano, www.showpark.com.

Earth Day Celebration & Plant Sale 10 a.m.–4 p.m. The Ecology Center. Free admission. 32701 Alipaz, San Juan Capistrano, www.theecologycenter.org.

Comedy Nights on Stage II

11 a.m.–4 p.m. The final day to see Casa Romantica’s special World War II exhibition featuring 126 photographs from the archives of the Associated Press. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org. 4 p.m.–10 p.m. Drink specials and more at Salt Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com.

Coastal Sightseeing Tour

12 p.m.–3 p.m. Dana Wharf takes you out to sea to observe the coastline of Laguna Beach. Includes lunch. Tickets $49. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

“Urinetown: The Musical”

3 p.m. Saddleback College Theater Arts presents the satirical comedic musical with shows through April 25. General admission $13. McKinney Theatre. 28000 Marguerite Pkwy., Mission Viejo, 949.582.4656, www.saddleback.edu/arts.

Taryn Donath

7 p.m.–11 p.m. Blues piano at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

7:30 p.m. Standup comedians at Camino Real Playhouse. Tickets $12. 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.489.8082, www.caminorealplayhouse.org.

Steve Bonino

David Allan Coe

Knuckleheads SIDS Benefit

8 p.m. Concert at The Coach House also with Road Kill Kings and The Galway Hooker Band. Tickets $25. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

9 p.m. Lounge music at BeachFire. No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com. 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Vocalist Cheryl Silverstein and a jazz band with pianist John Paul Keene perform at the fundraising event. 1717 N. El Camino real, San Clemente, 949.492.2410. (Cont. on page 13) www.danapointtimes.com

GETTING OUT

DP Times Restaurant Spotlight

By Jonathan Volzke

Proud Mary’s Restaurant

RATE IT!

34689 Golden Lantern Street. Dana Point, 949.493.5853, www.proudmarysdp.com BEST KNOWN FOR: Diverse menu with harbor-front dining. Turkey Avocado Sprout on Squaw Bread and newly added Gyro’s for lunch. A breakfast favorite is the homemade “Old Fashioned Oatmeal.” MOST POPULAR ITEM: “The Fitness Scramble” (scrambled egg whites with mushrooms, onions, spinach and grilled turkey with side of cottage cheese or the “Croissant Supreme” egg sandwich. Lunch - Tie between a 1/2# Burger or the Turkey Avo and Sprouts on Squaw Bread Mary can be prouder than ever. Months after a December 2007 fire, the landmark Dana Harbor restaurant Proud Mary’s has the wind in her sails again, serving an expanded menu on a waterfront patio as impressive as ever. The 33-year-old restaurant, owned by the Merrill family for 28 years and the Zdrakas and Roberts family for the last five years, has been rebuilt and now has an all-weather patio. The roof opens, glass windows slide open and over head heaters are individually controlled. Inside, Proud Mary’s was redesigned with a beautiful granite bar serving wines and unique cocktails. And starting April 22, Proud Mary’s will open for dinner, too. PRICE RANGE: $4-$16 RESERVATIONS: Not necessary Proud Mary’s Restaurant. Photo by Danielle Juncal

PAYMENT: Cash or credit cards HOURS: Mon–Wed, 8 a.m.–2 p.m.; Thurs–Sun, 8 a.m.–9 p.m. (dinner opening on April 22)

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Panera Bread 802 Avenida Talega, Ste. 101, San Clemente, 949.366.3800 (Rated on a scale of 1–5 stars)

ABOUT OUR REVIEWS: In each issue we’ll highlight universally critical points including “Most Popular Dish,” “Best Known For” and “Price Range.” But most importantly, we’re inviting you to participate each week and rate the restaurant based on your experiences. Go to www.danapointtimes.com and under “Restaurant Guide” rate it from 1 to 5. (Cont. from page 10)

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EARTH WEEK FESTIVITIES

6 p.m. Now through April 24, celebrate Earth Week at Saddleback College with events starting today with the film, “National Park: America’s Best Idea.” For more info go to www.saddleback.edu and look under Campus Events.

MOMMY MOVIE MONDAY

10 a.m. Screening of “Death at a Funeral” for parents of infants at the Krikorian, tickets $7.50. 641 Camino de los Mares, San Clemente, 949.661.7469, www.kptmovies.com.

MONDAY MADNESS WINE TASTING

5 p.m.-8 p.m. Join SC Wine Company for Happy Hour featuring 3 wines for $5. Also, $8 cheese plates normally $10. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar; 949.429.7067; www.scwinecompany.com.

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KIDS STORYTIME AT THE CASA

10 a.m. Every Wednesday Casa Romantica holds storytime with interactive reading for youngsters ages 3-5; free. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, wwwcasaromantica.org.

JIM SUMMERS & SPECIAL GUESTS

7:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Mixed rock at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

BRANDI SMITH & JASON FOSTER

6 p.m.–9 p.m. Live music and wine specials at Salt Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com. 9 p.m. Music and locals’ happy hour at BeachFire. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

COMEDY NIGHT

POUL PEDERSON

TINY FRANKS

COMEDY & KARAOKE

PARENT EDUCATION NIGHT

7:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Eclectic rock at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com. 9 p.m.–1 a.m. The night starts with live comedy and continues with karaoke at 11 p.m. at Hennessey’s Tavern. No cover. 34111 La Plaza, Dana Point, 949.488.0121, www.hennesseystavern.com.

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HALF-PRICED OCEAN TRIPS: EXTENDED

10 a.m. Dana Wharf offers discounts on whale watching, fishing, etc, every Tuesday - and now Wednesdays too for a select time. Whale watching is $14.50 to $19.50 each. Reservations recommended. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

CHERYL SILVERSTEIN & JOHN PAUL KEENE 7:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Female vocals and piano at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

420 FEST

8 p.m. The Coach House presents One Drop, Mike Pinto, Marc B and Phat Reggae Dub performing live. Tickets $10 advance, $12 day of show. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com. www.danapointtimes.com

9 a.m.–4 p.m. Celebrate the Earth at the San Juan Community Center Gym with fun and games, giveaways, educational displays and info on conservation, recycling and more. 25924 Camino del Avion, 949.234.4564, www.sanjuancapistrano.org.

JENNIFER KNAPP

8 p.m. The rising star performs at The Coach House with Jeff Wright and Pawn Shop Kings. Tickets $20. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

CADILLAC

7:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Classic rock at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

THE TRIPP SICKS DUO

SMOKEY KARAOKE

8 p.m. Sing fearlessly behind a cloud of smoke at BeachFire and enjoy Mojito Monday. No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

EARTH DAY 2010 CELEBRATION

9:30 p.m. New comics every week at Molly Blooms Irish Bar & Restaurant, 21+ no cover. 2391 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.218.0120, www.mollybloomsirishbar.com. 7 p.m.–11 p.m. Live entertainment The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com. 6:45 p.m. Psychologist Michael J. Bradley, Ed.D will speak at a Capistrano Unified Council of PTSAs-sponsored parent education night at The Hills Hotel. 25205 La Paz Rd, Laguna Hills, 949.586.5000, www.docmikebradley.com, www.cucptsa.com.

ROD FRIAS

6 p.m.-10 p.m. Acoustic entertainment at OC Tavern. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.

thursday22 forecast: sunny • high: 66° low: 49°

CALIFORNIA WINE FESTIVAL

6: 30 p.m.-9 p.m. “Taste the Future: 21st Century Classics,” sustainable seafood and wine tasting event kicks off the three-day festival of wine, food, live music and more. Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel. Tickets $75 in advance, $100 at the door. www.californiawinefestival.com or info@californiawinefestival.com.

SOCSA SPRING MUSICAL

The South Orange County School of the Arts presents “42nd Street,” a timeless and inspiring tale, on stage in Porthole Theater with performances through May 1. $12 Adults $10 Students & Seniors. 33333 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.240.1994, www.socsarts.org.

UPCOMING: APRIL 23

CALIFORNIA WINE FESTIVAL

6: 30 p.m.-9 p.m. “Sunset Rare and Reserve” wine tasting, gourmet food sampling and live music at the Dana Point Yacht Club, 24399 Dana Drive. Tickets are $85 in advance, $100 at the door. www.californiawinefestival.com or info@californiawinefestival.com.

“RUMORS”

8 p.m. Debut of the acclaimed comedic play at Cabrillo Playhouse. Performances through May 16. 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente, 949.492.0465, www.cabrilloplayhouse.org. UPCOMING: APRIL 24

“DOHENY WOOD” CAR SHOW

8 a.m.–3 p.m. Check out a big display of woody cars at Doheny State Beach. Free. $10 parking at the beach. 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, macdonald31288@yahoo.com.

CALIFORNIA WINE FESTIVAL

1 p.m.-4 p.m. Beachside wine and beer tasting, food sampling and live music at Doheny State Beach. Tickets are $59 in advance, $75 at the door. www.californiawinefestival.com or info@californiawinefestival.com.

WAG-A-THON

8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. The ultimate FUNd-raising walk with the dogs in Dana Point Harbor sponsored by the Pet Project Foundation with food, music, entertainment, pet contests, prizes, pet-related sponsors and booths. Cost $35. Go to www.petprojectfoundation.org.

For our full calendar, visit the “Event Calendar” at www.danapointtimes.com. Have an event? Send your listing to events@danapointtimes.com April 16–22, 2010 • Dana Point Times • Page 13

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PROFILES OF OUR COMMUNITY

SUDOKU by Myles Mellor and Susan Flanagan 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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4th Annual Grand Prix of Cycling Takes to the Streets Story and photos by Andrea Swayne Dana Point Times

he six tight turns on the 0.8-mile course challenged both amateur and professional cyclists at the 4th Annual Dana Point Grand Prix of Cycling Criterium races on April 11. The technical nature and speed of the course made for thrilling action and more than a few crashes as crowds of fans lined the streets to catch all of the action. A portion of the day was allotted to free kids’ races, as five age groups of under-15

cyclists were given a chance to try their hand at racing on age appropriate shortened versions of the pro-caliber course. The fun, festival atmosphere and participation of bike enthusiasts, from world-class professionals to toddlers under the age of four, made for an incredible day of twowheeling—and sometimes three or four wheeling—action. For a slideshow of more Grand Prix action, log on to www.danapointtimes.com. For race results and information about the Grand Prix, visit www.danapointgrandprix.com. DP

p Race organizers (L to R) Russ Ames, Mayor Steven

Weinberg and Lynn Kelly greet professional cyclist and last year’s winner Rahsaan Bahati of the Bahati Foundation at the VIP event kick off party at Salt Creek Grille. t A competitor in the 4 and Under division gets a

little help from Dad.

p Men’s Pro Division winner Jona-

than Cantwell of the Fly V Australia Pro Cycling team crosses the ﬁnish line after successfully avoiding a controversial multi-bike pileup caused when Jake Keough (UnitedHealthcare-Maxxis) collided with Rahsaan Bahati (Bahati Foundation) with only three laps remaining in the race. The Men’s Pro was the most intense race of the day.

p Sorting out one of the day’s

many crashes. t Mayor’s Cup Omnium winner

Andrew Pinfold of the UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling Team ﬁnished 8th in the Grand Prix, which, along with his 2nd place ﬁnish in the time trial Saturday, earned him enough points to win the overall title and earn him the Mayor’s Cup jersey.

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p This page is dedicated to Bahati Foundation team

rider Jorge Alvarado who was hit by a car—driven by a teen who was apparently street racing—and killed during an April 8 training ride in Highland. Courtesy of Velo Images t Cyclists in the Women’s Division at turn one.

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DENTISTS Dr. Hannah Lewis, DDS 949.496.5713 24655 Unit E La Plaza, www.danapointsmiles.com

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Surf Shops Girl in the Curl Surf Shop 949.661.4475 34116 Pacific Coast Hwy., www.girlinthecurl.com Infinity Surfboards 949.661.6699 24382 Del Prado, www.infinitysurf.com Jack’s Surfboards 949.276.8080 34320 Pacific Coast Hwy, www.jackssurfboards.com

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SPORTS

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& OUTDOORS STORIES, SCORES, SCHEDULES & MORE

BOYS LACROSSE

SOCCER

BASEBALL

Tritons vs. Dolphins, Dana Hills High School April 16, 5:30 p.m.

Real Salt Lake vs. LA Galaxy, Home Depot Center April 17, 7:30 p.m.

Giants vs. Dodgers, Tigers vs. Angels, Dodger Stadium Angel Stadium April 18, 1:10 p.m. April 19, 7:05 p.m.

This one should continue to stoke the rivalry ﬁres as Dana Hills hosts crosstown rival San Clemente in a league match.

The LA Galaxy are set to face Real Salt Lake at home and will hit the pitch with a vengeance.

The Dodgers wrap a three-game series with San Francisco on Sunday before they hit the road for Cincinnati. Info: www.

Info: www.homedepotcen-

losangeles.dodgers.mlb.

Fresh off back-to-back road series’ against the Yankees and Blue Jays, the Angels return home for a four-game series against Detroit.

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SOFTBALL

Wolverines vs. Dolphins, Dana Hills High School April 20, 3:30 p.m. The Lady Dolphins are aiming to stay ahead of the curve in league as they host Aliso Niguel. Info: www.dhhs.net

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Dana Hills Surf Team Second at ISF State Championships

Dolphin Report SPORTS NEWS FROM DANA HILLS HIGH SCHOOL

By David Zimmerle

BASEBALL • The Dolphins (3-2 South Coast League, 10-5) went 4-1 at the Anaheim Lions Tournament April 3, 5-7. Dana Hills opened the tourney with a 19-0 romp of Tustin, shutout Valencia 3-0, got edged 4-3 by Chino Hills, but earned backto-back wins April 6 and 7 defeating Sonora 4-2 and Thousand Oaks 11-0. Peter Tago (2.65 ERA) and Eric Hsieh (2.10 ERA) are carrying the load from the mound, but are finding success with their location across the plate while at the same time keeping batters in check. The team faced Tesoro for a league game on Wednesday. Next 7 days: April 16 at Tesoro, 3:30 p.m.; April 17 vs. Valencia (DH) at Saddleback College, 4 p.m.; April 21 at San Clemente, 3:15 p.m.

DIVISION I & II COASTAL

SOFTBALL • The Lady Dolphins (0-1 SCL, 8-7) came back with almost two full weeks of rest and lost 4-1 to San Clemente on Tuesday. Dana Hills was down 3-0 after giving up three runs in the bottom of the second, matched runs with San Clemente in the fourth inning before scoring their last run in the top of the seventh. Kat Schmitt-Daskalos took the loss from the circle and Gianna Cippolone hit a double in the second inning. On Thursday, the team took on Capo Valley on the road. Next 7 days: April 20 vs. Aliso Niguel, 3:30 p.m.; April 22 vs. Mission Viejo, 3:30 p.m.

OVERALL TEAM WINNER: Newport Harbor. MEN: 1. Newport Harbor; 2. Carlsbad; 3. Santa Barbara and San Dieguito. MEN LB: 1. Carlsbad; 2. Dana Hills; 3. Malibu and La Costa Canyon. WOMEN: 1. Newport Harbor; 2. San Dieguito; 3. Carlsbad and Santa Barbara. WOMEN LB: 1. Dana Hills; 2. Newport Harbor; 3. Santa Barbara and Carlsbad. COED BODYBOARD: 1. Dana Hills; 2. La Costa Canyon; 3. San Dieguito and Carlsbad.

BOYS LACROSSE • The Dolphins (1-3 SCL, 5-6) were pounded 14-2 while on the road in a nonleague match against JSerra on April 7. Kyle Fitzgerald and Chase Matranga each scored goals. The team resumed action on Wednesday with a home game against the Tesoro Titans. Next 7 days: April 16 vs. San Clemente, 5:30 p.m.; April 20 vs. Capo Valley, 5:30 p.m.

Dana Hills High School takes second at ISF State Championship. Pictured (L to R) Zach Hines, Sebastian Perez, Coach Marc Degan, Peter Danskin, Brian Siwecki, Morgan Lietz, Assistant Coach Tim Sampson, Tara Franz, Makala Smith and Lulu Erkeneff. Not pictured, Scott Weinhardt. Courtesy photo

By Andrea Swayne Dana Point Times

ana Hills High School surf team members placed second—behind champion Newport Harbor High—at the Division I & II Coastal Interscholastic Surfing Federation (ISF) State Championships, April 10-11 in Oceanside. Though the team did not fare well in Men’s or Women’s Shortboard, Dana Hills came out on top in both the Women’s Longboard and Coed Bodyboard divisions and took second in Men’s Longboard. The three-person competition teams that placed included: Lulu Erkeneff, Tara Franz and Makala Smith in Women’s Longboard; Brian Siwecki, Sebastian Perez and Morgan Lietz in Coed Bodyboard and Zach Hines, Peter Danskin and Scott Weinhardt in Men’s Longboard. A strong south swell brought waves in the 4- to 6-foot range on Saturday and 2- to 4-foot on Sunday. Due to weather and environmental concerns, the individual portion of the event was postponed, according to Contest Director Carolyn Krammer. DP NOTE: The Individual portion of the event has been postponed due to extreme weather and environmental concerns and will be rescheduled. Page 18 • Dana Point Times • April 16–22, 2010

FULL RESULTS Interscholastic Surﬁng Federation High School State Championships, Team Competition April 10-11, Oceanside Harbor

DIVISION III & IV INLAND OVERALL TEAM WINNER: Aliso Niguel. MEN: 1. Aliso Niguel; 2. Woodrow Wilson; 3. Vista and Capistrano Valley. MEN LB: 1. Los Alamitos; 2. Tesoro; 3. Wilson and Aliso Niguel. WOMEN: 1. Vista; 2. Aliso Niguel; 3. Tesoro and Wilson. WOMEN LB: 1. Wilson; 2. Capistrano Valley; 3. Vista and Aliso Niguel. COED BODYBOARD: 1. Tesoro; 2. Aliso Niguel; 3. Vista and Wilson.

GIRLS LACROSSE • Taking in their second straight loss in league, the Lady Dolphins (1-4 SCL, 4-11) were upended 156 at Tesoro on April 13. Next 7 days: April 16 at San Clemente, 5:30 p.m.; April 20 at Capo Valley, 5:30 p.m.; April 21 at Trabuco Hills, 7 p.m. BOYS AND GIRLS SWIMMING • The boys swim team (2-1 SCL, 4-2-1) suffered

a tough 128-42 loss to swim powerhouse Capo Valley on April 13. Next 7 days: April 20 at Aliso Niguel, 3 p.m. BOYS AND GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD • At the prestigious Arcadia Invitational April 9-10, which featured athletes from all over California, the Lady Dolphins had strong finishes as Kathryn Gullickson (2:17.34) took 11th in the 800, Alaina Alvarez (10:52.44) finished 14th in the 3200, Laura Beresford (11:31.29) finished 22nd in the 3200, the 4x1 mile relay team finished seventh with a 21:40.08, the 4x100 shuttle hurdle team finished first with a 1:02.68. For the boys Vince Fusco (39.94) finished seventh in the 300 hurdles, the 4x1 mile relay team finished first with a 17:27.63, the 1600 sprint medley relay team took third with a 3:30.57, the men’s distance medley team took second with a 10:11.46, and second in the 4x110 meter shuttle hurdle rated with a 1:05.41. In the men’s long jump, Devin Harrison (22-08.50) finished fi fth. On Thursday the team hosted Capo Valley at home. Next 7 days: April 22 at Aliso Niguel, 2:45 p.m. BOYS GOLF • Dana Hills (3-1 SCL, 8-5) dropped their first league round to Aliso Niguel Tuesday losing 195-192. Shakun Khanna medaled with a 35 and had three birdies. The team took on Aliso Niguel and La Costa Canyon on Thursday. Next 7 days: April 20 vs. Mission Viejo at El Niguel CC, 2:30 p.m.; April 22 vs. Mission Viejo at Mission Viejo CC, 2:30 p.m. BOYS TENNIS • Dana Hills’ boys tennis team faced San Clemente on Tuesday and had a match against Capo on Thursday. The Dolphins are currently ranked third in the county. Next 7 days: April 20 at Aliso Niguel, 3:15 p.m.; April 22-23 vs. Ojai at Ojai, TBA BOYS VOLLEYBALL • The Dolphins (2-1 SCL, 14-4-1) got their second straight win Tuesday beating Aliso Niguel in three sets 25-14, 25-20 and 25-20. On Thursday, the boys faced Mission Viejo at home. Next 7 days: April 20 at Tesoro, 6 p.m.; April 22 at San Clemente, 6 p.m.