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Strike Ends, But No Promise of Peace in CUSD Teachers return to the classroom after five-day strike E Y E O N D P/ PAG E 6 E Y E O N D P/ PAG E 6

R.H. Dana Elementary School teacher Laurie Cooper and her students are happy to be back at school. Photo by Andrea Swayne

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City and Business Calendar Saturday, May 1 ZeroTrash Dana Point 10 a.m.-noon.

Join the ZeroTrash Community Cleanup program on the first Saturday of every month to help rid our streets of trash, support local business and take personal responsibility for the environment. All ages welcome. Trash pickers and supplies will be provided. Meet at Girl in the Curl Surf Shop at 10 a.m., 34116 Pacific Coast Hwy, Suite A. For more information email Ross Teasley at ross@ zerotrash.org or log on to www.zerotrashdanapoint.org 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

J. Scott at 949.661.3189, or email patrickjscott@yahoo.com

Wednesday, May 5

Monday, May 3

City of Dana Point Blood Drive Noon-6 p.m. The American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive at Dana Point City Hall Council Chambers, 33282 Golden Lantern.

Appointments can be scheduled online at www.givelife.org using sponsor code “codp” or by calling 949.248.3579

City Council Meeting 6 p.m. City Council Chambers, 33282 Golden Lantern, 949.248.3501, www.danapoint.org

Tuesday, May 4 South Orange County Business Networking Breakfast 7 a.m.-8:15 a.m. Group meets every Tuesday at Sarducci’s Restaurant in San Juan Capistrano. Visit as a first time guest and breakfast is on us. To make a reservation, contact Patrick

Sunrise Rotary Club 7 a.m. the Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club meets every Wednesday at the Ritz-Carlton.

1 Ritz-Carlton Drive, 949.493.2759, www.monarchbeachrotary.com

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…State of the City Address Goes Video?

THE LATEST: Mayor Steven Weinberg on Thursday delivered a State of the City address, primarily in the form of a helicopter tour that highlighted Dana Point’s beautiful coastline and popular community events.

Weinberg supplied the voice-over for the tour, which started with the history of the city to its development today with nearly 36,000 residents. He also touched on the many popular events the city is known for—from the Turkey Trot to the Doheny Blues Festival—and finished the video pulling up to the finish line of the Grand Prix of Cycling on his bicycle, wearing a yellow Mayor’s Cup jersey.

He told attendees to the event, at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott & Spa, that all city employees have undergone enhanced customerservice training and cited a recent survey that found 96 percent of residents rate Dana Point favorably for its quality of life.

Weinberg finished his presentation by taking questions and presenting the Laguna Cliffs Marriott a proclamation honoring its multimillion-dollar renovation and for supporting community events. Hotel General Manager Jim Samuels accepted the proclamation.

WHAT’S NEXT: Weinberg pointed out that two major projects poised to hit full stride, the Town Center revitalization and reconstruction of Dana Point Harbor, will be a tremendous boost to business in the city. He also credited the Chamber of Commerce for its efforts.

FIND OUT MORE: See the video at www.danapointtimes.com —Jonathan Volzke

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…Underwater Cleanup at Dana Point Harbor?

THE LATEST: Dana Point Harbor is looking for volunteer divers to scour a section of the harbor bottom for lost or discarded items at the Dana Point Harbor Underwater Cleanup event at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday May 1. www.danapointtimes.com

Volunteer divers stand with the pile of garbage removed during the last underwater cleanup at OC Dana Point Harbor. Photo by Andrea Swayne

The registration fee is $20, and participants will receive an event T-shirt, food and drinks and prizes for the most unusual item found.

Items recovered in the two previous events in 2009 included wrenches, power tools, tool kits, chairs, cell phones, skateboards and many other items. When items are found, the diver brings them to the surface and staff takes the item allowing the diver to continue their underwater search.

In the event the item is sizeable or too heavy to lift, lines are provided to attach to the items so that the necessary staff can recover them. One interesting previous example of this was a sunken plastic container that was found; a young lobster was inside it and was set free. Along with Marina Staff, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary provides personnel to protect the divers from vessel movements by being positioned on each dock that the divers are working under. East Basin Marina staff will also utilize their workboat to be

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sure no vessels approach the underwater work areas too closely.

OC Dana Point Harbor staff, East and West Basin Marina staff and volunteer dive coordinator Andy McTigue have worked to put this event together. Prizes will be given for the three most interesting items recovered by divers. Participating divers have previously enjoyed visiting after finishing their dives to compare notes on what they found.

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…Metrolink Reducing Trains Slated for Elimination?

WHAT’S NEXT: OC Dana Point Harbor holds two of these events per year, and plans to continue throughout the harbor, gangway by gangway. This Underwater Cleanup event is only one part of the harbor’s ongoing waterquality efforts.

FIND OUT MORE: Divers may register at the East Basin Marina office, or call 949.496 6137.

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THE LATEST: Metrolink’s board voted April 23 in favor of reducing the number of trains scheduled for elimination from 12 to four. As a result, the vote saves two trains that pass through Orange County.

Metrolink’s board of directors had originally considered eliminating trains 850 and 851 on the Orange County-Inland Empire line. Those particular trains travel weekdays between Riverside and Oceanside, stopping in Santa Ana, San Clemente and other Orange County cities, and each train runs once a day.

According to Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) spokesman Joel (Cont. on page 5)

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Eye on DP are the latest act to sign on to the 2010 Doheny Blues Festival, joining headliners Crosby, Stills & Nash and the Black Crowes.

For more than 30 years, The Fabulous Thunderbirds have been the quintessential American band, recording 20 albums and selling millions. The group’s distinctive and powerful sound, influenced by a diversity of musical styles, manifested itself into a unique musical hybrid through such barnburners as “Tuff Enuff” and “Wrap It Up.” Founding member Kim Wilson still leads the group as it evolves into its newest incarnation. “We started as a straight blues band.” vocalist and harmonica player Wilson said in a statement. “We now incorporate a mixture of a lot of different styles. We’re an American music band and we’re higher energy than ever before.” The Fabulous Thunderbirds features Jay Moeller on drums, Johnny Moeller and Mike Keller on guitar, and Randy Bermudes on bass.

(Cont. from page 5) Zlotnik, OCTA contributes $366,000 to the $450,000 annual cost of those two trains. Zlotnik maintained that OCTA did not want to see the trains cut and they won’t be.

WHAT’S NEXT: The April 23 decision by the board now leaves only San Bernardino line trains 306 and 323, and Ventura County line trains 105 and 114 set for possible elimination. Moreover, the Metrolink board also approved a 6-percent fare increase effective July 1, and the final approval of Metrolink’s budget, including the proposed fare increase, is scheduled for June. Last month Metrolink stated it was considering the fare increase and the service reductions in order to close a projected cash shortfall of $17 million for the next fiscal year.

FIND OUT MORE: www.metrolinktrains.com — David Zimmerle

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…Power Ramp Up of Unit 3 at SONGS?

THE LATEST: It has been reported recently

by Southern California Edison that as of April 26, two nuclear reactors at San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station are approaching full power as warm weather returns to much of the area.

The ramp up in power comes after the Unit 2 reactor at SONGS was shut down for six months to replace two aging 640-ton steam generators. And it was Unit 3 that was powered down to run at half capacity, conserving nuclear fuel for the high-demand for power during the summer season.

“San Onofre Unit 3 is currently operating at 78 percent capacity as operators ramp it up

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The Fabulous Thunderbirds. Photo by mwvisual.com

to full generating capacity,” Edison spokesman Gil Alexander said via e-mail. “The step comes after 45 days at half capacity to ensure the unit has sufficient fuel for the peak summer run. The unit has been operating continuously for 494 days.”

Alexander also stated that Unit 2 is running close to its full capacity and is being held at 98 percent as outage personnel complete the start-up steps. Built in 1968, the Unit 1 reactor at SONGS was retired in 1992.

WHAT’S NEXT: Edison has preliminary plans to shut down Unit 3 after the summer. Just like with Unit 2, Edison will have a scheduled shutdown for refueling and maintenance to remove the old steam generators and install new ones. “The

DISTURBANCE Seville Place, 34000 Block (3:42 p.m.)

Deputies were called on a subject wearing an “aloha” shirt. The subject was said to be arguing with the informant who claimed the subject had stolen trash from his trash bins.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON / CIRCUMSTANCE Golden Lantern / Acapulco Drive (10:13 a.m.) Authorities were called on an alleged drunken transient, who had lost one of his black shoes, and was pacing back and forth on the sidewalk

Monday, April 26 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 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.

Tuesday, April 27 DISTURBANCE-FAMILY DISPUTE Sherwood Way, 24800 Block (8:27 p.m.) An informant called deputies after she and her 16-year-old daughter got into a verbal and physical altercation. The mother thought the daughter was possibly using drugs.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON / CIRCUMSTANCE Pequito Drive, 33700 Block (4:39 p.m.) An informant called deputies when he came home and found a man in a dirty striped shirt, who had been selling meat door-to-door, sitting on his porch. www.danapointtimes.com

DISTURBANCE-FAMILY DISPUTE Mesa Vista Drive, 33100 Block (3:21 p.m.)

Authorities were called when a father and his 17-year-old daughter got into a verbal altercation. The daughter left the home and returned shortly thereafter, grabbed a large knife and proceeded upstairs to her room. Deputies transported the girl to the hospital.

WELFARE CHECK Amber Lantern / Santa Clara (2:43 p.m.)

Deputies were sent to check on a male subject lying on the ground and reportedly breathing very slowly. It is unknown if the subject was drunk.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON / CIRCUMSTANCE Robles Drive, 33800 Block (10:12 a.m.)

Deputies were called to check on a female subject who was scavenging

outage should be under way by October,” Alexander said. The two new steam generators required for Unit 3 have been built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in Japan.

Alexander also said the two generators are currently being tested and will be shipped to California sometime this summer.

FIND OUT MORE: www.sce.com

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WHAT’S NEXT: The Festival runs May 22 and 23. General admission for adults is $50 for one day. For children 6 to 12, it’s $10, and those 5 and under get in for free. Tickets will be $5 more at the gate on show day. Other ticket packages are available, including twoday and V.I.P. passes.

FIND OUT MORE: Call 949-360-7800 or 888-512-SHOW or see http://omegaevents. com/dohenyblues/.

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…Thunderbirds Added to Doheny Blues?

THE LATEST: The Fabulous Thunderbirds

through the trash bins.

DISTURBANCE Mariana Drive, 33800 Block (12:49 a.m.)

Deputies were called to check on a male subject who was rummaging through the trash bins looking for recyclables and making too much noise.

Sunday, April 25 SUSPICIOUS PERSON / CIRCUMSTANCE Sea Bright Drive , 33200 Block (6:29 p.m.)

An informant called authorities regarding a Volkswagen, with expired tags, parked in front of his residence. The caller became even more upset when he found squatters living in it.

Saturday, April 24 NON CO-HABITANT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Moongate Court, 34100 Block (1:59 a.m.)

An informant called regarding his girlfriend. He stated that she was very emotional and was pushing and shoving him.

The caller reported that she left the location saying she was going to slit her wrists.

She had previously attempted to cut herself and has been known to carry a knife.

Friday, April 22 DISTURBANCE Via Sacramento , 26400 Block (5:07 p.m.)

Deputies were called to an elementary

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••• Send your suggestions to editorial@danapointtimes.com. school playground when several 10 and 11year-olds were seen removing equipment from the playground and playing on the roof.

WELFARE CHECK Mariner Drive / Niguel Road (1:24 p.m.) A caller contacted authorities to request a welfare check. The informant was concerned about a 16-year-old boy upon hearing the boy’s father yelling at him. The father reportedly told the boy he was “going to get it and be dead.”

SUSPICIOUS PERSONS / CIRCUMSTANCE Niguel Road, 33500 Block (12:42 p.m.) Two days after showing a house to a client, a real estate agent contacted authorities to report that the client told her he was going to rape her.

DISTURBANCE Golden Lantern, 33300 Block (7:20 a.m.)

Deputies were called on picketing teachers who were keeping substitute teachers from entering the parking lot.

BATTERY REPORT Pointe Sutton, 32700 Block (2:00 a.m.)

Authorities were called on a subject who pulled a knife on paramedics while refusing treatment.

STOLEN VEHICLE Camino El Molino, 34200 Block (1:34 a.m.)

A female informant reported her vehicle stolen and said she had reason to believe that her ex-boyfriend, whom she had a restraining order against has taken it. It was said that he had a spare key to the car.

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Strike Ends, But No Promise of Peace in CUSD Teachers return to the classroom after five-day strike

By Jonathan Volzke Dana Point Times

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lasses quickly returned to normal in the Capistrano Unified School District this week, as teachers laid down their picket signs to end a five-day strike with an agreement reached late Wednesday night.

But, as with many things in the CUSD the past several years, teachers and trustees both claimed victory in the job action, the first in Capo Unified since 1974.

Teachers contended they were victorious because they convinced trustees to amend a contract imposed on them to restore salary cuts as more money comes into the district. Trustees insisted they held on to their principles, by refusing to raise class sizes because of the contract or lay off any additional teachers.

Either way, the strike further amplified the discord that has been a hallmark in Capistrano Unified since at least 2005, when a group of parents unsuccessfully tried to recall the entire school board. In the years since, two board members were recalled, a popular superintendent was hired and fired, and one “reform” committee engineered the election of all seven board members.

And now, another recall movement is under way, targeting San Clemente Trustee Mike Winsten and Ken Lopez Maddox, who represents the Aliso Viejo area. Organizers hope to turn in the necessary 21,000 signatures to qualify that decision, possibly for the November ballot, when three other trustees—Ellen Addonizio, Anna Bryson and Larry Christensen—face re-election. Only Bryson has stated her intention to run again at this point. Voters in November will also be asked to make another decision regarding CUSD: Whether trustees should be elected by local area, rather than at large, as they are now.

Winsten on Wednesday said he believed the roots of the strike were rooted in district politics, rather than actual contract issues for teachers. “It wasn’t about language in the contract, that was a battle cry to get people out there and gather signatures for the recall,” Winsten said. “If it was just about language that could have been easily resolved.”

Vickie Soderberg, president of the 2,200member Capistrano Unified Education Association, agreed it was about more than language. “It was all about protecting collective bargaining, all about forcing the board to

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Above: Strike supporters picket at CUSD headquarters. Photo by Madi Swayne Right: Dana Hills High School students are back at the books. Photo by Andrea Swayne Below: Teachers, parents and students attend a rally march through downtown San Clemente. Photo by Heidi Mefferd

“If it was just about language that could have been easily resolved.”

—Trustee Mike Winsten

respect the teachers,” Soderberg said.

The dispute is not dissimilar from that played out on picket lines, rallies, in newspapers, on the Internet and over the airwaves during the strike, which began Thursday, April 22 and ended Tuesday, April 27. Rally after rally, attended by hundreds—sometimes thousands—of chanting teachers, parents and children, were covered by television and radio news stations. It was emotional and difficult for some. Even San Clemente’s popular Educator of the Year, Kathleen Sigafoos, was photographed with a picket sign in her hands.

As teachers stayed out of the classroom, so did students. On the first day, 77

percent of high school students stayed home, along with 61 percent of middleschool students and 52 percent of elementary-school students. Those numbers grew, however, on the second day of the strike, a Friday, when a remarkable 90 percent of high school students stayed out of school, with 73 percent of middle-schoolers and 55 percent of elementary students.

Overall, about 88 percent of the district’s teachers honored the picket lines. They were replaced with about 600 substitutes.

On Monday, which some saw as a key day in the strike because it was the start of a week, the numbers also essentially held: While normal districtwide attendance is 96 percent, Monday’s attendance was 37 percent. That included: 83 percent of high school students staying out of school, with 67 percent of middle-schoolers and 48 percent of elementary-school students.

Teachers remained out at the same numbers. A striking teacher gave up his or her salary for the day—about $500 for those in the top salary tiers and half that for starting teachers.

“Teachers and parents are united together,” Soderberg said. “Parents trust the teachers. Parents wouldn’t send kids to school when the teachers are not in the classroom.”

Those who did go to school watched movies or read, parents said. Some complained any attempt at academic work given to their children was woefully inadequate, such as word searches designed for much younger students.

But Winsten said trustees felt support, too.

“I heard from people over the last several weeks I haven’t heard from in five or 10 years,” he said. “There was an outpouring of support that I and other board members got, from people telling us they support our decisions, our policies, the direction we’re trying to go with the district.

“The strike opened up contact with people I haven’t heard from in years who couldn’t be more supportive, peppering me with emails and texts and telephone calls letting me know we’re doing the right thing, that we need to keep doing the right thing and hold the line.”

Some saw the strike almost as an

inevitability, as the board is made up of conservatives and was supported by some individuals and groups—such as the Education Alliance—that have been critical of public education and public-employee unions. That support has caused some active in schools to mistrust the board members, even before they were elected, and decisions such as the 2009 firing of then-Superintendent A. Woodrow Carter—who was well liked by parents and teachers—only fed that mistrust.

But Winsten downplayed the trust issue.

“I don’t think there’s a lack of trust in the community as a whole,” he said. “Really, if anything, there’s more trust that we are sound fiscal stewards and we’re in this for the big picture: The sustainability of public education on the community, without putting all the burden of balancing the budget on the backs of kids.

“The people who supported me when I was elected still support me, and the people who didn’t support me still don’t, and maybe never will although I hope that will change over time.”

Winsten said one benefit of the strike was bringing attention to the statewide, if not national, funding issues about education.

Capistrano Unified has suffered through a series of budget cuts, and is now operating on about the same budget it did in 2005.

“It’s not a local issue,” Winsten said. “For better or for worse, this community was the first opportunity to air out ideological and philosophical differences on how this economic crisis should be handled…Oakland is right behind us.”

No matter what anyone believes, Winsten said the strike served another positive purpose, in raising the attention level surrounding public schools. “I hope this will be opportunity to elevate the discussion about the issues,” he said. “In one sense, that happened. People who never paid attention to school district budgets and politics and finances have become engaged.”

But what the engagement leads to is yet to be seen. There’s no comfort, however, the strike will bring peace to the district, as trustees are on the verge of hiring a permanent superintendent—a decision sure to be publicly debated—and candidates for the November election pull their nomination papers in July. DP www.danapointtimes.com

EYE ON DP HARBOR HAPPENINGS

BY ANDREA SWAYNE

Tails Were Waggin’ at the Harbor

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he 17th Annual Wag-a-thon to benefit the Pet Project Foundation a success It was a tail waggin’ good time for area canines and their humans at the 17th Annual Wag-a-thon on April 24 at the Dana Point Harbor.

The annual event is an important fundraiser for the Pet Project Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports the San Clemente/Dana Point Animal Shelter by paying for all medical costs, food and training for shelter animals waiting to be adopted. Though the cities of San Clemente and Dana Point pay for the shelter’s staff, PPF also kicks in a portion of the kennel attendants’ pay in order to provide more personnel to better care for the animals housed there.

The effort is expensive, according to PPF President Sue Walshe, who said that the foundation must raise a minimum of $300,000 a year to maintain this level of service to the animals and maintain a no-kill policy—especially since some of the difficult to adopt animals end up living at the shelter permanently.

“About 1,000 people registered for this year’s 4K dog walk but many more attended the other events,” said Walshe. “Funds were a bit down from last year, but all in all we raised over $60,000 and the vendors in the Bowser Bazaar were happy with the turnout.”

Marley, the yellow lab who starred in the film Marley and Me served as the celebrity canine grand marshal and proudly led the dog walk. A canine costume contest, product demonstrations, dog performers, live music and hotdogs rounded out the event.

All said, this year’s Wag-a-thon was a dog gone success.

For a slideshow of the day’s event, log on to www. danapointtimes.com. DP

Auditions at Sea Dana Wharf live music cruises begin May 8

Is your band looking for a new gig? Are you a music lover looking for a concert venue that is not only a bargain, but also floats? Then Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Whale Watching live music cruises are for you.

Beginning May 8, Dana Wharf is offering $10 tickets for early season live music cruises as they try out bands for their summer lineup. The cruises go out on Fridays and Saturdays from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Take advantage of the pre-season bargain price. Regular price summer cruises run $25.

Hear bands perform as they vie for summer gigs aboard the 95-foot Dana Pride. The Dana Pride has upper deck seating and indoor seating in its large galley, making it one of the most comfortable vessels on the water. The boat also features a full bar including wine, beer and cocktails.

If your band is interested in playing on the live music cruises, please contact Michelle via email at michelledws@gmail.com.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.zerve. com/DanaWharf/Reggae. For more information, visit the Dana Wharf website at www.danawharf.com or call 949.496.5794.

Catherine and Matt Opson with some of the day’s best groomed canine attendees. The dogs (L to R) Janet, a toy poodle groomed as a Kerry Blue Terrier; Twinkle, sister of Janet is sporting a baby panda look, standard poodle Treasure and miniature poodle Porsche are big LA Lakers fans, just like their Matt.

Whopper Halibut!

On April 23, Dana Wharf Sportfishing sent out its afternoon half-day fishing trip aboard the Sum Fun with 31 anglers. Among those anglers, Dave Crawford from Westlake Village reeled in a giant halibut weighing in at 34.2 lbs.

Above: Chewbacca, modeling the latest in canine western wear, enjoys watching the passing outrigger canoes. Below: Sandra Ackerman and Paula Becker of the Pet Project Foundation happily greet eventgoers, both human and canine.

Above: Anando, a Chinese Crested, enjoys the day with his human companions, Brigette Gottschank and Jim Shemanski Below: Kali gives her human, Laurie Held a big, wet kiss.

(L to R) Sum Fun crew member Mark Moore and Dave Crawford with his halibut. Courtesy photo

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What’s going on in our neighboring towns, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano a ticket? Where can I go to park?’ They end up circling the block three and four times, trying to get past the meter maid and still they can’t find anywhere to park. They say they’ll be back, but usually those customers don’t come back, and that’s really a problem for us.”

Furthermore, Walker Parking Consultants did also offer to perform a second level of analysis for $8,500, mostly to look at ways to either modify or combine existing parking lots or how suitable a parking structure would be. Council members opted see the results of the August survey before moving forward.

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Acupuncturist Charged with Sexual Assault According to prosecutors, a Laguna Hills acupuncturist has been arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a female patient during a treatment session. William James Goit, 52, of San Clemente, has been charged with one misdemeanor count of sexual battery and faces a maximum sentence of one year in jail if convicted. Orange County sheriff’s deputies arrested Goit at his La Paz Acupuncture & Massage office in Laguna Hills the afternoon of April 27, the Orange County District Attorney’s Office said in a news release.

On April 21, 46-year-old Jane Doe went to see Goit at La Paz Acupuncture & Massage in Laguna Hills, whom she had been going to for treatments for over a year. After administering acupuncture on the victim, Goit is accused of having the victim flip from her back onto her stomach under the pretense of massaging her spine. While the victim was lying facedown, Goit is accused of beginning to rub her buttocks and down her leg. He is accused of rubbing the victim’s crotch over her clothes and pulling her pants down. The victim quickly pulled her pants up and left, and reported the sexual battery to OCSD. He is also accused of making inappropriate comments about the victim’s appearance.

Goit’s bail has been set at $10,000, and an arraignment date is to be determined.

Anyone with additional information, or who thinks they have been a victim, is encouraged to contact Supervising District Attorney Investigator Carl Waddell at 714.834.7538 or the OCSD Special Victims Unit at 714.647.7419.

Deputy District Attorney Hope Morgan is prosecuting this case.

LifeModeler, Inc. Technology Helps San Diego Padres Shawn McGuan, Founder, CEO and CTO of San Clemente-based LifeModeler, Inc. has a lot to celebrate regarding his company. A television piece featuring LifeMOD highlighting their work with partner Scripps Hospital in studying shoulder injuries for the San Diego Padres baseball team aired recently. Surgeons use LifeMOD to understand the mechanics of the particular patient’s shoulder injury before the operation. They then “operate” virtually on the LifeMOD model before the surgery. With this knowledge, surgeons have a very specific plan before surgery, greatly improving surgical outcomes.

“Injuries that were debilitating a few years ago can be corrected with LifeModeler technology,” said Dr. Heinz Hoenecke, Head Team Physician for the San Diego Padres.

See www.lifemodeler.com/Customer/ArdiMicroSite/Padres.htm for more information on the program. McGuan also won the Excellence in Entrepreneurship award by the Orange County Business Journal. For more information on his company visit www.lifemodeler.com. www.danapointtimes.com

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A mariachi band entertains the crowd at a previous Cinco De Mayo Fiesta. Photo by Jasmine Smith

Annual Cinco de Mayo Festivities May 8, Not May 1 as Advertised If you’re planning on heading out to Max Berg Park May to celebrate San Clemente’s annual Cinco De Mayo Fiesta, you’ll have to wait one more week. According to officials at San Clemente’s Beaches, Parks and Recreation, the city recreation magazine erroneously listed the event for May 1. It is actually planned for on May 8.

Cinco de Mayo will be celebrated in the park at 1100 Calle Puente from noon to 6 p.m. Those who attend will be treated to live entertainment that will feature bands, dancers, food booths, vendors, children’s games, a student art show and more. Admission to the event is free. For more information call 949.361.8264.

City Hiring Parking Consultants During the April 20 city council meeting, the city announced it will hire experts to perform an analysis of the available supply and necessary demand for parking in the central business district of San Clemente.

City Council decided to employ the services of Walker Parking Consultants to execute a survey during August — a peak part of the season to collect data. Through the survey, Walker Parking Consultants will project parking demand while simultaneously advising the city on what to expect if future businesses are ever added.

Overall, the city will pay the consultants $22,800. According to Community Development Direct Jim Holloway, Walker

Parking Consultants is the same company that performed parking surveys for San Clemente in 2002, 2006 and 2008. With the addition of two new restaurants in town this year on the 200 block of Avenida Del Mar — The Shore and Nick’s San Clemente — parking spaces have become increasingly difficult to find on this particular street. While addressing City Council, Holloway also mentioned in his report that there are now 10 restaurants on the 200 block. As a result, parking patterns have changed, as those who frequent restaurants often stay longer than retail customers. The council also agreed to convert two two-hour spaces to 20-minute spaces at the request of Nic’s Vacuum and Small Appliance located at 216 Avenida Del Mar. The owner of the store said he has seen his business drop with restaurant parking occupying available spots for longer periods of time.

Through this decision there may be more of these requests from business owners, as the city received a petition from 55 merchants that asked the council to “pursue all options available” and in response to what they termed “the parking crisis in the downtown village.” President of the Downtown Business Association, Christina Morgan, who also owns Villa Cucina, a store that offers home-decor and other kitchen products at 124 Avenida Del Mar, maintained a parking structure would be a great idea because parking is limited and she finds that customers need more time than the city’s allotted two-hour limit.

“We all know of downtown’s concerns over the last few years,” Morgan said. “However, businesses are still growing immensely, and people need to take into account the proper changes we need for the betterment of downtown. I think a parking structure is a good solution for the future because we’ve had a parking struggle for a very long time. I have customers who are running out of the store for parking and wondering ‘Am I going to get

The Planning Commission on Tuesday recommended denial of a development that would have seen a mix of offices, retail shops, condos, apartments and homes over the San Diego Freeway, just south of San Juan Creek Road.

Although Capistrano is an equestrian community, one of the sticking points during a public hearing that drew well over 100 people was a proposal to include a 775-horse equestrian stable in the project. The plan, called Distrito La Novia on the north side of La Novia and San Juan Meadows on the south side, would have also brought 90 condos, 50 apartments, 68,000 square feet of commercial space and 94 single-family homes.

While some complimented the development, most at the hearing thought it was just too large and would bring too much traffic.

The Planning Commission voted 4-2 to recommend the City Council deny the proposal.

The council date for the final consideration has not been announced.

Trial Underway for Egan Murder A trial is underway in a Santa Ana courtroom for a San Diego man accused of murdering Thomas Egan of San Juan Capistrano, who was working as a manager at a Tustin Home Depot when he was shot to death during a robbery attempt.

Jason Russell Richardson, 39, Oceanside, faces the death penalty if convicted.

On the morning of Feb. 9, 2007, Richardson, wearing a full painter’s outfit and mask, allegedly approached Egan and pulled out a gun before demanding all the cash kept in the store’s safe. After Egan said he did not have access to the safe, the robber headed toward the store’s front cash registers. Egan told nearby employees to call 9-1-1 and then followed Richardson. Richardson allegedly tried to rob an employee at gunpoint as Egan discouraged him from hurting anyone. Egan was shot in the stomach, and the robber made off with about $500. He left behind a sock, however, that led to his arrest through DNA. Egan, a retired U.S. Marine Sergeant, was a married father of 3-year-old twin girls.

If Richardson is convicted, a second phase will start to determine if he should receive the death penalty.

April 30–May 6, 2010 • Dana Point Times • Page 9

Eye on DP

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Compiled by Andrea Swayne and David Zimmerle

Props, Recognitions and Morsels of Info The Orange County Council, Boy Scouts of America recognized Scouting’s highest achievements, the rank of Eagle Scout, at the Irvine Marriott hotel on Wednesday, April 28, at 7 p.m.

This year, the National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) will be recognizing the Eagle Scouts from the class of 2009 along with the Venturing Silver Awards and Quartermaster Awards from 2009. The rank of Eagle Scout is a highly respected position within Boy Scouts of America. The first Eagle Scout medal was awarded in 1912 to Arthur Rose Eldred, a 17 year-old member of Troop 1 of Rockville Centre, Long Island, New York. Since then, more than 2 million Scouts have earned the rank. Less than three percent of all Boy Scouts obtain the rank of Eagle. To qualify for the Eagle award, a Boy Scout must actively participate in the scouting program, earn at least 21 merit badges, plan and organize a service project within the community. The Boy Scouts of America celebrates 100 years in Orange County and across the nation in 2010.

Scouts from Dana Point receiving the prestigious rank are Matthew Buggert, Edward Cardenas IV, Connor Restadius, David Santellan, Brian Tolles, Nicholas Whelan and Aaron Chancellor.

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Attention artists. Don’t miss San Clemente Art Supply’s big one-day sale in honor of their seventh anniversary! Sidewalk and store will be filled with bargains on overstock items like portfolios, paper, canvas, paints, brushes, kids stuff and much more. Celebrate with them and scoop up some great deals on supplies!

Cake and lemonade will be served. The event will be held May 1 from 9a.m. to 6 p.m. San Clemente Art Supply and Custom Framing is located at 1531 N. El Camino. For more information, call 949.369.6603 or log on to www.scartsupply.com

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The Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy recently announced its schedule of events for the month of May. On May 8, Trail Clearing and Weeding will go from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

On May 15, Astronomy Night will go from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., while on May 16 there will be a Sierra Sage/Wildflower Walk from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Advance reservation required for all events. More information is available at 949.489.9778 or staff@theconservancy.org.

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The Dana Point library is happy to present guitarist Will Brady Friday, May from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. as part of the After Hours at the Library series. This series is sponsored by the Friends of the Dana Point Library.

The library is located at 33841 Niguel Road. For more information please contact the library at 949.496.5517 and ask for Jennifer Johnson.

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Registration is now open for Weekend With the Masters, a retreat and conference for practicing artists, to be held at Laguna Cliffs Resort and Spa September 23 through 26. Participants registering by May 1 save $200.

Weekend With the Masters is designed to give artists, art collectors and art enthusiasts who are passionate abut traditional art the chance to study with some of the top representational painters of our time. Workshops and demonstrations will allow participants to paint alongside the masters and attend panel discussions and presentations.

For specific program information or registration information, log on to www.aamastersweekend.com.

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The Elegant & Enchanting Rose Garden Tour, hosted by the Rose Society of Saddleback Mountain, is set for Saturday, May 8.

The tour is a self-guided tour of five truly exceptional gardens and one home in San Juan Capistrano, Capistrano Beach and San Clemente. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to view private published gardens not usually open to the public. Advance tickets may be purchased by calling 949.433.4778 or 949.837.2141 for $20 per person and $25 the day of the tour at 31701 Peppertree Bend, San Juan Capistrano 92675. Tour hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more info, visit the website at www.rssm.org. A portion of tour proceeds will sponsor Horticulture Scholarships to local colleges.

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The Music Department and the Gaucho Guitars at Saddleback College is pleased to present Gaucho Guitars with Guest Artist Duo Solaris on Friday, April 30t at 7:30 p.m. in Fine Arts 101.

Tickets are $5 and can be purchased only at the door.

The Gaucho Guitars consist of guitar students of Saddleback faculty member Randy Pile.

These talented students will join guest artist Duo Solaris with Connie Sheu and Scott Wolf for an evening of American Contemporary and Folk Music of the United Kingdom.

The newly formed Duo Solaris is impressing audiences throughout Southern California with its vibrant interpretations, eclectic programming, and powerful sound. A seamless ensemble that brings existing repertoire, new transcriptions, and contemporary works to the stage. The Los Angeles based pair, guitarists Scott Wolf and Connie Sheu, are currently doctoral students at the University of Southern California, where they study with Grammy-winning guitarists Scott Tennant and William Kanengiser of the renowned Los Angeles Guitar Quartet. Collectively, they hold degrees from The Juilliard School, New England Conservatory of Music, University of California at San Diego, and Columbia University. Both are prize winners of numerous competitions, including the Boston GuitarFest, American String Teacher’s Association, and Donald Miller Concerto Competition. They each released their debut solo albums in 2008 and have performed recitals in Italy, Spain, Moldova, Hungary, and throughout the United States.

Saddleback College is located at 28000 Marguerite Pkwy in Mission Viejo, just east of Interstate 5 at the Avery Parkway exit. Complimentary parking is available in Lot 12. Take Avery Parkway to Marguerite Parkway turn left to the third traffic light, which is Saddleback’s Marguerite entrance. Turn right into the campus and take the second left to “Theatre Circle,” turning right into Lot 12.

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Dana Point resident and Big Sister Denese Lene Bottrell is celebrating the two-year anniversary of her match to Little Sister Arely through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County. The pair meets regularly for relationship-building activities.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County welcomes donor support as well as additional volunteers. Male mentors are especially needed. For information, visit www.bigbrooc. org or call 714.544.7773.

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Mark your calendars for Jazz Camp from June 28 to July 2 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily at the Fine Arts Complex at Saddleback College. Qualified high school and middle school students who play musical instruments can jam with a real live jazz ensemble at Saddleback College’s Jazz Camp.

Students will spend a week with Director of Jazz Studies Joey Sellers and the nationally recognized jazz faculty of Saddleback College developing improvisation skills. There will be a master class each day specializing in techniques to each student’s specific instrument. In addition, jam sessions, faculty concerts, classes in jazz theory, aural skills and private lessons will be offered. And, of course, each jazz ensemble will rehearse intensely twice a day culminating with a Friday afternoon concert.

Students are responsible for bringing their own instrument and lunch.

Cost is $235.00 with early bird registration (postmarked May 21) at $210. Contact Joey Sellers at jsellers@saddleback.edu for further information. For an online enrollment form log onto http://www.saddleback. edu/arts and click on Jazz Camp 2010.

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The Alzheimer’s Association invites South County residents to join in the fight against Alzheimer’s by taking part in the inaugural Doheny State Beach Sunset Memory Walk®/ Ride on Saturday, May 15. Walker registration, live entertainment and the Festival Area open at 4:30 p.m. Entertainment includes Orange County favorites, the Riff Raff band and Swingshift. The event also includes a special cycling element. Cyclists may choose to ride anywhere from eight to 50 miles along the scenic Southern California Coast before returning to the beach to join in the festivities. Registration for cyclists is open from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Admission for this community gathering is free, but donations are encouraged with all event proceeds ensuring continued Alzheimer’s Association services, education and research. The Doheny Beach Memory Walk / Ride will generate over $150,000 to support the comprehensive array of programs offered by the Orange County Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.

“There has never been a greater need for South County citizens to join in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease,” said Jim McAleer, President/CEO of the Alzheimer’s Association, OC Chapter. “As many as 5.3 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease and funds raised will provide support services to the 66,000 residents of Orange County living with Alzheimer’s, while also contributing to critically needed research.”

Doheny State Beach is located in Dana Point Harbor area at 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, CA 92629. Admission is free but the State Park entry fee is $15. For more information visit www.alzoc.org.

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Each year over 10,000 homeowners, professionals, recreation enthusiasts and members of the press are welcomed to the Dana Point Harbor Boat Show. The inwater and land show has the largest display of marine equipment land exhibits in Orange County, featuring an expanded display area with the Green Expo that promotes conservation at sea.

Dana Point Chamber members interested in exhibiting will receive a 10 percent discount on booth space at the Dana Point Boat Show and Green Expo. Last year’s show was sold out with standing room only for potential buyers, visitors and guests. To secure your booth with the membership discount, special registration forms are available in the Chamber office. The Dana Point Chamber of Commerce is located at 24681 La Plaza, Suite 115.

For more information, visit www.danapointchamber. com or call 949.496.1555.

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Eye on DP Newsbites (Cont. form page 10) Dana Point resident Andrea Bruley and co-owner Payton Addison teamed up to form Addison Bruley, LLC, an interior design firm in Laguna Beach that specializes in all aspects of the design field from residential to commercial and even finds a great niche in staging homes.

Even though this company was founded in a recession they are finding many beautiful projects to keep them busy. Addison Bruley was started

by Addison who is a native Californian residing in Laguna Beach and Andrea Bruley, who grew up in Minnesota finding herself in need of escaping the frigid weather and now calls Dana Point home. Together they formed a stellar deAndrea Bruley and Peyton Addison. Courtesy photo sign dream team who never turns down an opportunity to push the limits or jump into a challenge. In their spare time they have also launched a luxury living e-magazine, Socializzare Luxury. They are constantly traveling the world in search of new innovative and unique products to bring back for their clients and the magazine. For more information visit their website, www.addisonbruley.com or call 949.331.6604.

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(L-R) Mitch Jackson and Zohreh Behbehani present Honorary Rotarian award to Dana Hills High Principal Dr. Robert Nye. Photo by Terry Rifkin

Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club’s Interact Mentor, Mitch Jackson, and Vocational Chair, Zohreh Behbehani, presented a plaque and honorary Rotary Club membership to the Principal of Dana Hills High School, Dr. Robert Nye. The Honorary Rotarian title was awarded to Nye in honor of his extraordinary leadership and community dedication.

Each month during the school year, the Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club also honors two outstanding students, one boy and one girl, from Dana Hills High School with Outstanding Student of the Month awards and sponsors the school Interact Club.

Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary encourages the public to join them for weekly meetings held every Wednesday morning at 7 a.m. at the Ritz-Carlton, 1 Ritz-Carlton Drive. For more information, call 949.493.2759 or log on to www.monarchbeachrotary.com

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For the past several years, the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce Education Committee has been able to present scholarships to graduating seniors from Dana Hills High School. In 2009, the committee presented $3500 in scholarships and voiced the importance of education in support of the future business leaders of our community.

The Chamber is once again accepting scholarship donations and thanks those member businesses who have been able to donate through the $20 education fund donation option included on every membership invoice.

Scholarships will be presented to the seniors selected by the Chamber Education Committee at the Dana Hills High School Senior Awards Program. If your business would like to make a donation, please contact the Dana Point Chamber at 949.496.1555 or email kstraine@danapointchamber.com. Suggested donation of $500, but a minimum donation of $100 is requested.

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The recent successful test flight of SpaceShipTwo and WhiteKnightTwo designed by Burt Rutan heralds a new era in private manned space travel similar to the successful research model developed by the Women’s Cancer Research Foundation. Courtesy photo

Aviation designer Burt Rutan will make an exclusive keynote presentation in support of cancer research at the Women’s Cancer Research Foundations (WCRF) 5th Annual Benefit Brunch on Friday, May 7 at the Balboa Bay Club and Resort in Newport Beach. Rutan will deliver an inspiring keynote address detailing his entrepreneurial approach to private space vehicle design and share insight into many of his ‘aviation firsts,’ currently on display in the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum. Rutan will donate several opportunity-drawing items. The WCRF will unveil a new line-up of posters; our 2010 Faces of Courage depicting actual women who are currently participating in clinical trials managed by the WCRF. Come see the unveiling of an exclusive ladies jewelry line made from teal colored Swarovski crystals. Virgin Galactic’s recent test flights in the Mojave Desert only confirm and bring closer the reality of private manned space flight on Rutan-designed SpaceShipTwo (SS2) and mothership, WhiteKnightTwo (WK2). These vehicles have the capability to blast 6 private astronauts along with two pilots into sub-orbit.

“Mr. Rutan’s private approach to aviation and space vehicle design is genius,” said Dr. John Paul Micha, WCRF Founder and Chairman. Rutan’s innovative and rapid approach to private aviation and space travel vehicle design is much like the successful research model created by the WCRF. The WCRF can identify potentially promising cancer treatments and begin evaluating them within two to four months. The WCRF, located in Newport Beach, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving cure rates for women with gynecologic and breast cancers. Dr. Bram Goldstein of Dana Point is among the WCRF staff members.

For more information visit the website at www.womenscancerfoundation.com and download the invitation (PDF file) or contact Carlina Thomas, Executive Director, by phone at 949.642.5165 or email carlina.thomas@gynoncology.com.

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Paddle Surf Warehouse celebrated the grand opening of the new Dana Point location on April 2. A standing-room only crowd joined co-owners Michael Roberts and Dave MacBeth, Mayor Steven Weinberg and other city and county officials as the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce presided over a festive ribbon cutting. A reception including food, refreshments and music followed the ceremony.

Paddle Surf Warehouse Paddle Surf Warehouse co-owners Michael Roberts and Dave Maccarries an excellent selection Beth celebrate the grand opening ribbon cutting with Mayor Steven of boards, including Naish, Weinberg on April 2. Photo by Andrea Swayne Paddle Surf Hawaii, C4, Starboard, Tahoe SUP, Walden, NSP, Hovie, Bark and more. Paddles from Quick Blade, Kialoa and Werner are available. This is a second store for the pair who also have a store in Costa Mesa.

Paddle Surf Warehouse is located at 34200 Pacific Coast Highway and can be reached by calling 949.488.8042. For more info, please visit their website at www.paddlesurfwarehouse.com.

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The view from the new OverVue lounge at Laguna Cliffs Resort & Spa. Photo by Andrea Swayne

Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa will unveil the modern reinvention of the quintessential ocean-side resort as the property completes its full-scale renovation. Transforming practically every aspect of the AAA Four Diamond resort, Laguna Cliffs Marriott has upgraded all 378 guest rooms, created a stunning new OverVue lounge, renovated 20,000 sq. ft. of meeting space and added additional spectacular swimming pool facilities.

Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa will unveil its newly redesigned property to invited guests and dignitaries on April 30 at 3 p.m. beginning with a procession of vintage woodie cars courtesy of the So Cal Woodie Club; the iconic automobile that represents the timeless past of California beach culture will make a dramatic entrance, followed by a public ribbon cutting and a private reception.

Laguna Cliffs Resort & Spa is located at 25135 Park Lantern Drive. For more information about the resort, log on to www.lagunacliffs.com

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Pat and Bob Fairbanks, Dana Point

With all the problems affecting our local schools these days, there’s a bright light shining right now at our own Dana Hills High School. Or maybe, about 80 bright lights … the young and very talented singers, dancers, musicians and stage crew whose long hours of practice have resulted in another outstanding production. This time it’s “42nd Street”.

We saw the performance last Saturday and it is a total delight.

Happily, you too can still enjoy the show because it plays Friday and Saturday (April 30 and May 1) at the school’s Porthole Theater.

We have many reasons to be proud of our youngsters and “42nd Street” is just the latest. If you want tickets, just go to www.socsarts.com or purchase them at the door. Twelve bucks for adults, only ten for seniors and kids. This wonderful musical starts at 7 p.m.

No, this is not a paid advertisement. We just loved the show!

A Thank You Note to Teachers Suzanna Bortz, Laguna Niguel

CUSD teachers took a hit for the future of public schools.

This parent says thank you.

Teacher and parent cohesion in the strike knocked me out.

We were immersed in living civics lessons: labor v. management, political maneuvering, civil disobedience, media influence.

And those AP teachers! A DHHS AP Calculus teacher held three review sessions in her home. A bio teacher used her mom’s larger house for lessons. There was a math class in a restaurant and history reviews at a park. A Spanish teacher said she continued because “we’ve come too far to stop.”

And then there is my kids’ first grade teacher, everyone should have a first grade teacher like her. Whenever I heard mean spirited comments about teachers, it was her beautiful, intelligent, kind face that I saw. Then I went out and got more signatures on the recall petitions.

When the CUSD students of today are successful tomorrow, no small part is because of our teachers. Thanks for standing up.

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Let’s Miss the Boat!

Bob Thacker, Monarch Beach

I have recently read the comments of two persons in the DP Times that think converting Dana Point and its harbor into a port of call for cruise ships is a wonderful, exciting idea. Councilmember Anderson opined, ““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.

So we’ll see about making something happen.” In a letter to the editor Mr. Mark Hanson quickly jumped on board and took it several steps further saying, “Why don’t we pursue the idea of offshore cruise ships stopping and anchoring daily?....

I own and operate two storefronts in Dana Point Harbor.”

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Ed Neely, Dana Point

I read Mark Hanson’s letter in the April 23rd edition of your paper, and although I respect his point of view as a businessman in the harbor, I could not disagree with him more on the impact of cruise ships stopping at Dana Point.

The thought of a new ship each day vomiting hundreds of its passengers to clog up our lovely harbor really offends me. No more peaceful walks, runs or bike rides through our harbor, no more chances for a seat in one of our fine restaurants without a reservation weeks in advance. We’ll need to put in a bigger dock for the ship’s shore boats, eliminating more boating slips for our local sailors. There will have to be tour buses and taxis (even pedicabs?) to haul our visitors off to other local venues (non harbor parts of Dana Point, golf courses, San Juan Mission, Laguna Beach, perhaps even Disneyland) clogging our local streets. There will be the constant eyesore of a big ship anchored off our shores every day, pulsing its billow of black exhaust into our sky, and its constant horn. Kayakers, outrigger paddlers and stand up paddleboarders, perhaps even little sailboats will need to clear the area, no room for them anymore. No, thank you, this is not the reason so many of us chose to live in Dana Point. It’s not all about the money, folks!

Is Dana Point Really Attractive as a Port of Call?

Greg Sayegh, Dana Point

As a long term resident of Dana Point, this is a no brainer.

But let’s get real...have you been to the harbor recently?

Recent cosmetic improvements have helped but the harbor area is in need of serious aesthetic improvements. Taken a walk around the island? Dog owners do not pick up after

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ships. Financial gain is the only benefit delivered by these vessels and it comes at a steep cost to the environment and the community.

Cruise ships, particularly foreign flagged vessels, leave a trail of petroleum and human waste in their wake. The ferry vessels, fueling, maintenance and docking requirements add more stress to our marine environment. Worse in my opinion is the pollution to our community; to the tranquil, lovely beach village we call home. I have visited many cruise ship towns in Mexico and the Caribbean. Invariably they are overrun by the development of tacky, cheap retail businesses selling t-shirts, souvenirs, bad food and plenty of booze. When the cruise ship off loads its passengers the locals know that is a time when you cannot go to the harbor, the village, the parks or the vista points. They become congested and trashed.

Apparently, 60% of respondents to the DP Times poll question, “Would you like to see cruise ships stopping in Dana Point?” agreed with the response “Yes, I love the idea.” What are those people thinking? Ask yourself, what is there in this idea to love if you are not a merchant or a politician? What price should the marine environment and the human environment onshore be charged so that a few may gain? Let’s miss this boat!

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CORRECTION In last week’s edition of the DP Times (Vol.3, Issue 17) in an article titled, Fleet Footed on the High Seas, the story talks about Chris Anastasio’s job as a dance host on cruise ships and refers to him getting paid to travel the world, dance and get the party started. The story implies that Anastasio and other dance hosts get paid a salary. This, evidently, is not the case. According to Anastasio, pay comes in the form of airline tickets to and from the ship and a free cruise. “We get a free cruise and cabin and tours ashore like a passenger,” said Anastasio. “We are treated like passengers, and in fact, they want us to mingle with them. We are dance hosts, not just dancers.” We regret any inconvenience this mistake may have caused Mr. Anastasio and any new career aspirations this correction may have dashed.

their pets. The rocks and landscaping near the old Beach House Restaurant and the Sheriff’s office are splattered with bird guano; not attractive.

Is there anything in downtown that would attract a cruise ship visitor? I assume other than visiting the Marine Center and the Pilgrim, visitors will head to Laguna, San Juan Capistrano or San Clemente Yes, cruise ships visiting Dana Point makes sense. I am very proud of our city. But we have a lot of work to do to make us an attractive port of call.

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YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER

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A day-by-day guide to what’s happening in and around town this week. COMPILED BY TAWNEE PRAZAK

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LAYER CAKE WINERY - WINE TASTING

5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. San Clemente Wine Company welcomes Jonathan Kent of Layer Cake Winery. They will be raffling off a 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.

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The historic Casino San Clemente, 140 W. Avenida Pico, is set for a night of dinner, a show and dancing as doors open April 30 for a special event hosted by the San Clemente Exchange Club. If you’ve often wondered about its classic charm from the 1930’s and 40’s, or were not around during its heyday in the 1970s as Sebastian’s West Dinner Playhouse, this event will send you back to a different era completely.

“The Exchange Club is inviting local residents to help the new owners get Photo by Andrea Swayne started while supporting the club’s charity–Prevention of Child Abuse,” said Bob Lloyd, Exchange Club member and Project Chairman for the event. “With a solid attendance this is a win,

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BLACK TIE OPTIONAL

7 p.m. San Clemente Choral Society’s final concert of the season featuring a multi-media show with a 45-voice chorus, dancers and songs from musicals of the ‘30s and ‘40s at St. Andrew’s Bythe-Sea. 2001 Calle Frontera, San Clemente, 949.361.8463, www. sccs-arts.org.

ZERO TRASH DANA POINT

10 a.m. Cleanup event the first Saturday of the month meeting at Girl in the Curl. 34116 PCH, suite A, Dana Point, 949.661.4475, zerotrashdanapoint.org.

SC ART SUPPLY ANNIVERSARY EVENT

MUSIC AND ALOHA

9 a.m.-6 p.m. Don’t miss San Clemente Art Supplyís one-day celebration sale in honor of their anniversary! Great deals and treats! Free and open to the public. 1531 N. El Camino, San Clemente, 949.369.6603, www.scartsupply.com.

SOCSA SPRING MUSICAL

RUN FOR THE ROSES: KENTUCKY DERBY DAY FUNDRAISER

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

7 p.m. 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.

LORD OF THE STRINGS

7:30 p.m Singer/songwriter showcase with Dawson & Marie.

Tickets $15. DP Community House, 24642 San Juan Ave., Dana Point, 949.842.2227, www.lordofthestringsconcerts.com.

PHOTOGRAPHY ARTIST RECEPTION

6 p.m.-9 p.m. Reception event at Gallery 104 featuring the photography of Ellen Spotts. 166 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.218.0903.

UNDERCOVER

8 p.m.-11 p.m. Top-40 hits, R&B and dance music at Salt Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com.

WORLD ANTHEM

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

PATO BANTON

8 p.m. Reggae and “positive vibrations” at The Coach House also with Entropy, Waterhouse and Jahrootsalem. Tickets $15.

33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

BATTLE OF THE BANDS FINAL

9 p.m. After weeks of competition the final bands battle it out at Knuckle Heads. No cover. 1717 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.2410.

SOUL SACRIFICE

8 p.m.-11 p.m. Latin, soul and reggae music at Adele’s in the San Clemente Inn. 2600 Avenida Del Presidente, San Clemente, 949.481.1222. www.danapointtimes.com

12 p.m. Center Stage Chapter of the Guilds of the OC Performing Arts Center holds a fundraiser and membership drive with a hat contest, prizes, viewing of the Kentucky Derby and more in Mission Viejo. For tickets and info: 714.960.9053, www.center-stage.org.

SURFAID INTERNATIONAL PADDLE FOR HUMANITY

6 a.m.-5 p.m. Support a good cause & raise money by participating in a 2-mile fun stand-up paddle or the 6-mile Elite SUP Race for over $5,000 in cash prizes! Doheny State Beach, 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.6172, www.watermansappliedscience.com.

THE ARK’S PET ADOPTION

10 a.m.-2 p.m. The Ark of San Juan will be at Petco in Von’s Plaza, Camino Capistrano with rescued pets available for adoption.

949.388.0034, www.arkofsanjuan.org, arkofsanjuan@cox.net.

WEST COAST ROCKABILLY SHOWDOWN

12 p.m. Kick off of the Spring/Summer Concert Series at OC Event Center featuring an American roots music competition with rockabilly bands battling for top honors. Tickets $2 or canned food donation. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.708.1500, www.ocmarketplace.com.

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 in Dana Point.

sunday02 forecast: sunny • high: 70° low: 49°

KIDS FISHING CLINIC

12 p.m. Kids can practice fishing off the dock with Dana Wharf every Sunday. Free. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

NIGHT AT THE CASINO win, win program. And watch out because we expect patrons will have a lot of fun in the process.” The night is but one of 15 special events, as only a few are open to the public, authorized at the Casino building for 2010. Featured entertainment will consist of Pete Jacobs’ Swingtet, and The Wartime Ladies Review Singers–both throwbacks to the World War II era. Patrons can also meet the new owners of Casino San Clemente Linda and Shaheen Sadeghi who are working hard to restore this icon and give locals a hometown special-event cultural facility to attend. Tickets are $75. For tickets or more information, e-mail 2bandb@cox.net or call 949.492.4340.

VILLAGE ART FAIR

9 a.m. The first Sunday of the month, artists and vendors line Avenida Del Mar showcasing and selling a wide variety of art, crafts, jewelry, clothing, ceramics and much more! www.villagesanclemente.org/artfair.htm.

ROCKS & FOSSILS

1:30 p.m. Kirk Kegel from South Orange County Gem and Mineral Society will share his rock collection at the Nix Nature Center. Parking Fee: $3. 18751 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.923.2235, www.ocparks.com.

Editor’s Pick

CRAIG COLLEY

6 p.m.-9 p.m. Craig Colley, (formerly know as Eddie Kidd) will be performing his solo act at Renaissance Dana Point.

Colley performs on acoustic guitar, piano and harmonica (no background or karaoke tracks) and includes songs from Green Day, Dave Mathews, Cold Play, Matchbox 20, The Eagles, Elton John, Billy Joel, the Beatles along with a variety of classic rock, country, blues, singalongs and original music. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

AAUW HOME TOUR

1 p.m.-5 p.m. American Association of University Women San Clemente-Capistrano Bay Branch host their 39th annual home tour themed “”From Manhattan to the Mediterranean”” showcasing three unique homes in San Juan Capistrano and San Clemente.

Tickets $25 advance, $30 at the door. More info: 949.488.7765, www.aauw-sccb.com.

CABANA NIGHTS

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.

SIGHTSEEING TOUR

12 p.m.-3 p.m. Dana Wharf takes you out to sea to observe the coastline of Laguna Beach and its history. Tour includes lunch, a search for whales and dolphins and more. Tickets $49. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

BIG FAT STEVE

2:30 p.m. Live music at Swallow’s Inn. 31786 Camino Capistrano, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com.

SPRING WINE TASTING AL FRESCO

5 p.m.-7 p.m. Simple Fondue features $1 wine tastings every Saturday and Sunday held on the patio. Guest also receive free corkage OR a complimentary appetizer with purchase of $20 or more. 31761 Camino Capistrano, 949.240.0300, www.simplyfondueoc.com.

THE FLYING 57’S

3 p.m.-7 p.m. The band plays blues, jazz, R&B and originals every Sunday at Coconuts. 34235 Doheny Park Road, Capo Beach, 949.248.2448.

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GETTING OUT

DP Times Restaurant Spotlight

By Danielle Juncal

Sugar Blossom Bake Shop

RATE IT!

204 Avenida Del Mar, Ste. F, San Clemente, 949.429.5555, www.sugarblossombakeshop.com BEST KNOWN FOR: freshly-baked specialty cookies and cupcakes MOST POPULAR ITEM: Red Velvet cupcake

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Tucked on Del Mar hides the newest, and perhaps cutest, bakery in San Clemente: the Sugar Blossom Bake Shop. Offering an array of cupcakes and cookies, the Sugar Blossom Bake Shop is the ideal stop to satisfy a sweet tooth. A whimsical pink color accents the interior, while clean-cut lines keep the decor simple. Lei Shishak, the owner of the Sugar Blossom Bake shop and a professional pastry chef, introduced her baked goods to San Clemente on April 24. “I have a passion for baking, it’s what I love. I have been living in San Clemente for four years, and there was a need for a place like [the Sugar Blossom Bake Shop], so I decided to bring one to the community,” Shishak said. Some of the most popular items include the Red Velvet cupcake and the Luscious Lemon cupcake, both available for $2. In addition to the sweet treats, the bake shop also provides drinks such as organic passion fruit iced tea. Additionally, the Sugar Blossom Bake Shop provides custom and bulk orders for special occasions.

Sugar Blossom Bake Shop. Photo by Jonathan Volzke

Have you eaten at this restaurant? and rate your overall experience.

We’ll post the results in next week’s issue of the DP Times.

Last week online voters gave

Sky Ranch at Ruby’s 31781 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.7829

PRICE RANGE: $2 – $4 PAYMENT: Cash or credit cards RESERVATIONS: None HOURS: Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m.

(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.

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REGGAE SUNDAYS

7 p.m.-10 p.m. Mozambique’s weekly reggae night. $5 cover.

1740 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.715.7777, www.mozambiqueoc.com.

DUSTIN FRANKS

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

PLEIN AIR ART EXHIBIT

8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Art from the collection of Mrs. Joan Irvine Smith and the Irvine Museum on display at the Mission. Admission of $5ñ$9. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.

monday03 forecast: sunny • high: 70° low: 51°

MOMMY MOVIE MONDAY

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

STUDENT ART EXHIBIT

POUL PEDERSON

POOL TOURNAMENT

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COMEDY NIGHT

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

forecast: mostly sunny • high: 69° low: 51°

7:30 p.m. In-house pool tournament every Wednesday at Knuckle Heads Sports Bar. $5 entry fee. 1717 N. El Camino Real, 949.492.2410.

9:30 p.m. New comics every week at Molly Blooms Irish Bar & Restaurant, 21+ no cover. 2391 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente 92672, 949.218.0120, www.mollybloomspub.com.

CURIOSITY CARTS

WINE AT VINE

HALF-PRICED OCEAN TRIPS: EXTENDED!

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10 a.m.-1 p.m. Discover history-related artifacts at Mission San Juan Capistrano. Free with paid admission, $5-$9. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.

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.

MARK LIDDELL & THE WILDCAT WRANGLERS

7:30 p.m. Live country music and line dancing with the Kelly Boyz at OC Tavern. Tickets $5 before 9 p.m. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.

7 p.m.-8 p.m. Educational wine tasting at Vine featuring four wines paired with food; $40 per person. 211 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.9376, www.vinesanclemente.com.

forecast: sunny • high: 69° low: 51°

ADVANCED ESTATE PLANNING

9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. Free ongoing financial workshops at the Ocean Institute. Registration necessary. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.

OC ELVIS

6:30 p.m.-10 p.m. The Vintage Steakhouse.

6701 B Verdugo Street, San Juan Capistrano, 949.661.3400, www.thevintagesteakhouse.com.

12 p.m.-4 p.m. All types of artwork by Saddleback College students is on display in the Art Gallery through May 12. Free.

28000 Marguerite Pkwy., Mission Viejo, 949.582.4656, www.saddleback.edu/arts.

BENNY ON GUITAR

MONDAY MADNESS WINE TASTING

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

8 p.m. Singer/pianist performs an emotionally charged concert at The Coach House. Tickets $20. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

DUSTIN FRANKS

ROCKTANGLE

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UPCOMING: FRIDAY, MAY 7

5 p.m.-8 p.m. Join SC Wine Company for Happy Hour featuring 3 wines for $5. Your choice off of their daily menu. Also, $8 cheese plates normally $10. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar; 949.429;.7067; www.scwinecompany.com.

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.

MONDAYS WITH MATT

8 p.m. Matt makes Monday the new Friday all night at OC Tavern. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.

COMEDY & KARAOKE

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.

JAZZ LAB CONCERT

7:30 p.m. Saddleback College Music Department jams in McKinney Theater with special guest Bob Sheppard.

Tickets $10 general; $7 student/seniors. 28000 Marguerite Pkwy., Mission Viejo, 949-582-4656, www.saddleback.edu/arts.

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7 p.m.-11 p.m. Flamenco guitar at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

CHRIS COOK

8 p.m. Live acoustic music at BeachFire. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

forecast: sunny • high: 69° low: 51°

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.

DAN LEFLER

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. Musical artist duo performing pop, with wine specials at Salt Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com.

MARCIA BALL

7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Classic rock at Renaissance.

24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

AMERICAN IMMIGRANT EXPERIENCE PROJECT

8 p.m. Saddleback College Theatre Arts presents scripted scenes, monologues and spoken-word works based on interviews and poetry drawing from the actors’ familial immigrant histories. Admission free; ticket is required. McKinney Theatre.

28000 Marguerite Pkwy., Mission Viejo, 949.582.4656, www.saddleback.edu/arts.

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GIFT BASKETS Under-Wraps Gift Baskets 949.291.0300 mariannedorsey@cox.net, www.giftbasketsbyunderwraps.com

HANDYMAN SERVICES Robert’s Professional Handyman Services Lic. # B853695

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HAIR SALONS Paragon Salon 949.489.1955 34161 Pacific Coast Hwy. Utopia Salon 949.661.1664 Barry 949.661.1664 Gary 949.231.9755 Morgan 949.433.3960 24582 Del Prado, #B, www.barrysutopia.com

Smokey’s House of BBQ 949.388.8102 32860 Pacific Coast Hwy. #4, HOME INSPECTION www.SmokeysHouseofBBQ.com RESIDENTIAL/COMMERICIAL Steer Crazy International BBQ & GRILL GHA Inspection Services & Mold Testing/ 34700 Pacific Coast Hwy., #105 949.481.6999 Remediation

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CLUTTER CONSULTANT

Organize/Simplify - Terri Hochman hochmans@cox.net

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COFFEE SHOP Coffee Importers Espresso Bar 949.493.7773 34531 Golden Lantern, www.coffeeimporters.com

COMPUTER REPAIR & SERVICES Solution Tek-nologies 949.400.0080 24821 Stanhope Unit H, www.solutiontek-nologies.com

CONTRACTORs - GENERAL Creative Environments Construction 949.496.3728 Design & Build #464468

Contractors - Painting LH Painting, CA LIC. # 647760 949.240.8795 33391 Sea Bright Dr., www.lhpainting.com

Insurance Services Statefarm/Elaine LaVine 949.240.8944 34080 Golden Lantern, www.elainelavine.net Ted Bowersox

949.661.3200 34085 Pacific Coast Hwy, Ste 204, www.statefarm.com

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

DOG GROOMING 949.496.3315

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Painting LH Painting, CA LIC. # 647760 949.240.8795 33391 Sea Bright Dr., www.lhpainting.com

PET GROOMING Dawgy Style 34085 Pacific Coast Hwy #112, www.todawgystyle.com

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PIZZA Beach Cities Pizza

34473 Golden Lantern St. 34155 Pacific Coast Hwy.

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Plumbing

Agostino’s By The Sea 949.661.8266 34700 Coast Hwy., Ste 100, www.agostinosbythesea.com

Brio Tuscany Grille 949.443.1476 24050 Camino Del Avion, www.briorestaurant.com Gemmell’s French Restaurant 949.234.0063 34471 Golden Lantern, www.gemmellsrestaurant.com Jolly Roger Restaurant 949.496.0855 34661 Golden Lantern, www.aloharestaurants.com Smokey’s House of BBQ 949.388.8102 32860 Pacific Coast Hwy. #4, www.SmokeysHouseofBBQ.com Steer Crazy International BBQ & GRILL 34700 Pacific Coast Hwy., #105 949.481.6999 www.steercrazyBBQ.com

ROOFING

Capistrano Roofing, Inc. 949.246.7740 A to Z Leak Detection 949.499.4464 Lic# 936828, www.caporoofing.com www.atozleakdetection.com SIGNS Chick’s Plumbing

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PRINT SHOP Beacon Printing - Brad & Judy Brandmeier 24681 La Plaza, Ste. 125 949.661.3877 beaconprinting@sbcglobal.net Printing OC

949.388.4888 27134 Paseo Espada #B 203, www.printingoc.com

PSYCHOTHERAPY

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

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Mathnasium 949.388.6555 Corinne Rupert PhD, PsyD, MFT 949.488.2648 32411 Golden Lantern, Ste. Q, www.mathnasium.com 33971 Selva Rd. Ste. 125, Upholstery www.danapointpsychotherapy.com Michael Hoffman, MFT 949.212.4149 Dana Point Upholstery 949.240.2292 www.michaelhoffmanmft.com 24402 Del Prado

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Jeddy’s Yacht & Home Interiors 949.240.9569 34118 Pacific Coast Hwy, www.jeddys.com

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Party Hosting The Party Girl www.ocpartygirl.com

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SCRAPBOOK: Saturday in the Park

Words and pictures by Andrea Swayne

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he thousands of people who came out to Doheny State Park on April 24 and 25 to attend day three of the inaugural Dana Point Wine Festival and the 13th Annual Doheny Wood all woodie car show were treated to a veritable feast for the senses. The shining chrome of classic woodie cars at Doheny Wood and a plethora of fine wines, microbrews, spirits and gourmet foods to taste at the Wine Festival along with live music at both events kept the entertainment value high and smiles on the faces of attendees. Doheny Beach served as a picturesque backdrop to a fun and festive Saturday in the park in the beautiful city of Dana Point.

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Mark and Lauralyn Loynes, Kelley Peeden and Ben Medina share a toast.

The line to get into the main event of the Wine Festival stretched to the parking lot. Saturday’s event was sold out.

Matt Molino, Aloyson Ehlers and Bill Senteno of Mahé prepare delicious plates of fresh sushi for Wine Festival attendees.

Right: Gary Clark, President of the So Cal Woody Club speaks to woodie car enthusiasts from his podium. Above: A few of the Woodies on display.

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Susan and Doug Chotkevys (City Manager) and Carole and Steven Weinberg (Mayor) enjoy the Wine Festival before heading over to the woodie car show. Doug Chotkevys said, “This is a phenomenal first-year event and my hope is that this is the beginning of what could become the finest wine festival in the state.” Mayor Weinberg agreed jokingly, when asked for his comment, by saying, “I never disagree with the City Manager.”

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Pirates vs. Dodgers Dodger Stadium April 30, 7:10 p.m.

Philadelphia Union vs. LA Galaxy Home Depot Center May 1, 7:30 p.m.

The Dolphins get after it in a diamond dazzler as they are set to face Capo Valley in a South Coast League game. Info: www.dhhs.net

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After playing nine games on the road, the Los Angles Dodgers head back to Chavez Ravine for a little redemption against the Pirates.

Info: www.losangeles. dodgers.mlb.com

The strong start to the 2010 season gives the LA Galaxy a formidable presence as they take on their foes from out east.

GIRLS SOFTBALL

TRACK AND FIELD

Cougars vs.

Dolphins, Dana Hills High School May 4, 3:30 p.m.

South Coast Prelims, San Clemente High School May 4, TBA

The Lady Dolphins reset their focus for a key league game as they host Capo Valley with the season winding down.

The boys and girls track teams at Dana Hills High School head off for the prelims as both zero in on domination.

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S C O R E B OA R D

SPORTS NEWS FROM DANA HILLS HIGH SCHOOL

By David Zimmerle

*Editor’s Note: All Capistrano Unified athletic events were cancelled April 22, 23, 26 and 27 due to the teacher’s strike in the district. All missed games should be rescheduled at a later date.

BASEBALL • The Dolphins (5-3 South Coast League, 13-7) got a jump on San Clemente April 21 beating the Tritons 5-3.

Down 3-2 after the fourth inning, Dana Hills earned one in the fi fth and two more runs in the top of the seventh while holding San Clemente scoreless for the rest of the game. Peter Tago and Trevor Scott led the team with two RBI apiece. Mike Battaglia, Mark Wilson, Scott Kaplan, Tago and Nick Redding each scored runs in the win. Tago pitched all seven in this one giving up only four hits. The Dolphins faced Capo Valley on the road Wednesday. Due to the recent teacher’s strike in the Capistrano Unified School District, their April 23 game with San Clemente has been rescheduled.

Next 7 days: April 30 vs. Capo Valley, 3:15 p.m.; May 5 vs. Aliso Niguel, 3:15 p.m.

SOFTBALL • The Lady Dolphins (0-2 SCL, 8-8) had their April 22 home game with Mission Viejo rescheduled for April 28, faced San Clemente April 29, and were also rescheduled to play Tesoro at home on April 30.

Next 7 days: May 4 vs. Capo Valley, 3:30 p.m.; May 6 at Aliso Niguel, 3:30 p.m.

BOYS LACROSSE • The Dolphins (2-5 SCL, 6-9) lost to Great Oak 12-5 April 24.

Tony Bellanca led the team with two goals, while Chase Matranga, Michael Paul and Kyle Fitzgerald each had a goal apiece. On April 29, they played Mission Viejo while on April 30 the team plays Tesoro. On May 1 the Dolphins traveled for a match against Aliso Niguel that was rescheduled from April 23.

Next 7 days: N/A GIRLS LACROSSE • The Lady Dolphins (1-7 SCL, 4-14) were romped 17-3 while on the road against Trabuco Hills on April 20. On April 28 the girls hosted Mission Viejo and then play Tesoro

at home April 30.

Next 7 days: N/A BOYS AND GIRLS SWIMMING • Both teams had their April 27 meet at Mission Viejo rescheduled for April 29. Before hitting the lanes against Mission Viejo, the boys team was 3-1 SCL, 5-2-1 this season, while the girls team went into their meet against the Diablos 1-2 SCL, 2-3.

Next 7 days: May 1 at Palm Springs Invitational at PS Swim Center, 9 a.m.; May 4 at SCL Prelims (Girls) at Capo Valley, TBA; May 5 at SCL Prelims (Boys) at Capo Valley, TBA BOYS AND GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD • At the Orange County Championships at Mission Viejo High School April 23, Dana Hills’ boys team became the first team in meet history to win three straight O.C.C. titles. For the boys, Devin Harrison (49.56) took third in the 400, Connor Kaddatz (4:14.75) took fourth in the 1600 seeded, Blake Ahrold (9:14.10) finished first in the 3200, Vince Fusco (14.83, 37.71) earned second in both the 100 hurdles and 300 hurdles, the 1600 relay team finished third with a 3:20.16, and Harrison (22-10 3/4) finished second in the long jump.

Overall, the boys team finished first with 60.5 points just edging Mater Dei in second with 60 points. Esperanza finished in third place with 54 points.

For the girls, Dana Hills finished in second place overall with 57 points behind Trabuco Hills with a whopping 101 points.

Corona del Mar finished in third place with 53 points. Alaina Alvarez (11:05.47) finished second in the 3200 while Laura Beresford (11:11.54) finished in third place.

Kimmie Connor (14.52, 44.25) earned first place in the 100 hurdles and first in the 300 hurdles. Connor (5-5, 17-10) also took second in the high jump and second in the long jump. On April 28, both teams traveled to take on Mission Viejo.

Next 7 days: May 4 at SCL Prelims at San Clemente High School, TBA BOYS GOLF • No. 7 Dana Hills (6-1 SCL, 12-5) faced off against Tesoro at El

Page 26 • Dana Point Times • April 30–May 6, 2010

MARCO FORSTER MIDDLE SCHOOL SURF TEAM SECOND IN STATE The Marco Forster Middle School surf team placed second overall (out of 18 California middle schools competing) at the Interscholastic Surfing Federation (ISF) State Championship contest in Oceanside last weekend. This was their best ISF State Championship finish in many years...maybe ever. The team finished the event with 181 points, solidly ahead of third place finisher Bernice Ayer Middle School. Pictured (L to R): Marco Forster Coach Justin Brown; Josh Benjoya, 4th place individual shortboarder; Eric Weinhardt, holding 2nd place shortboard team trophy; Josh Seres, 2nd place individual bodyboarder; Carlin Corral, holding 2nd place bodyboard team trophy and Nickiah Shetley, 3rd place individual bodyboarder. Photo by Carol Weinhardt

Niguel Country Club April 28 in a round that was rescheduled from April 27. The Dolphins have been on a roll lately winning their last six matches, with their only league loss to San Clemente last month.

The team was also slated to face Tesoro on the road at Coto De Caza Country Club on April 29.

Next 7 days: May 3-4 at League Finals, TBA BOYS TENNIS • During the Ojai tournament, Dolphin players Jim Myers and Trevor Dell beat Harvard Westlake’s team 6-4, 6-0 to reach the semifinals. On April 28, the team faced University at home, and then traveled to Tesoro April 29.

Next 7 days: April 4-5 at SCL Finals, TBA BOYS VOLLEYBALL • On April 29, the Dolphins (4-1 SCL, 16-4-1) hosted Aliso Niguel and went on to participate in the Redondo Tournament April 30-May 1.

Their match against San Clemente set for April 22 has yet to be rescheduled and it was a good chance for Dana Hills to take sole possession of first place in league.

Next 7 days: April 30 to May 1 at Redondo Tournament at Redondo High, 3

p.m.; May 4 at Mission Viejo, 5:30 p.m.; May 6 vs. Tesoro, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS BASKETBALL • Dana Hills High School’s boys basketball program recently announced Brendan Hill’s verbal commitment to Westmont College. Brendan was a 4-year letterman, two-time South Coast League first team selection, second team All-CIF Divison I-A this past season, led the county in assists this past season and was recently named MVP at the Clash of the Counties All-Star Game. Hill will finish representing the Dana Hills program at the Orange County All-Star game May 8 at Concordia University.

GIRLS TENNIS • Varsity girls tennis player Joanna Smith was recently selected by the National High School Tennis AllAmerican Foundation as a High School All-American for the 2009-2010 school year.

This prestigious award was only give to 40 girls and 40 boys nationally.

The Executive Committee of the National High School Tennis All-American foundation will have its inaugural southern California All-American Award Banquet May 17 at the Newport Beach Yacht Club at 6 p.m.

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