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In the S-pot-light How did a city like Dana Point become a hotbed in the medical marijuana controversy? E Y E O N D P/ PAG E 5 E Y E O N D P/ PAG E 6

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City and Business Calendar Monday, May 10

Wednesday, May 12

City Council Meeting Canceled The meeting scheduled for today has been canceled. For more information, call 949.248.3501 or log on to the city website at www.danapoint.org

San Clemente/Dana Point Animal Shelter Canine Licensing & Vaccination Clinic 5 p.m.-7 p.m. An easy way to take care of vaccinating and licensing dogs. Low cost vaccines and micro-chipping will be available. All licensing late fees will be waived. The shelter is located at 221 Avenida Fabricante in San Clemente. For more info, call 949.492.1617.

Tuesday, May 11 Toastmasters 7 p.m. Dana Point Harbor Toasmasters meets every Tuesday at the Dana Point Library. 33841 Niguel Road, 949.496.2275, www.danaharbor.freetoasthost.ws

Thursday at the Jolly Roger Restaurant, 34661 Golden Lantern, 949.496.9610, www.coastmasters.org

Saturday, May 15 Bulky Item Cleanup Day 7:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. The city and CR&R host a free Cleanup Day, accepting bulky items such as appliances, furniture, televisions, computers and copiers. CR&R will collect florescent light tubes and batteries. Goodwill Industries will accept donated items. Call 949.248.3571 for more information. Dana Hills High School, 33333 Golden Lantern, and Palisades Elementary School, 26462 Via Sacramento.

Thursday, May 13 Coastmasters 7 a.m. the Coastmasters of Dana Point (a Toastmasters affiliate) meets every

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…Stolen Property Viewing Scheduled?

THE LATEST: Dana Point Police Services will hold a stolen property viewing May 12 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the parking lot behind City Hall at 33282 Golden Lantern. According to Sgt. Lynn Koehmstedt, a probation search on April 25 at the home of Jorge Luis Garfias, 36, in the Beachwood Mobile Home Park in Capo Beach yielded a large truckload of stolen property. Garfias is behind bars at the Orange County Jail awaiting trial and has been charged with suspicion of 10 counts of possession of stolen property. Stolen items include tools, landscaping equipment, electronics and jewelry—including a $21,000 diamond ring belonging to one of 10 of the theft victims identified so far. “During the past few weeks we have experienced a rash of thefts, mainly from vehicles and garages in Capo Beach and San Clemente,” said Koehmstedt. “We think he is responsible for dozens and dozens of thefts in the area.” WHAT’S NEXT: Citizens who have been victims of theft—even if the incident was not reported—are invited to attend the viewing to possibly identify their stolen property. Property will not be released during the viewing but may be returned when the investigation is concluded. FIND OUT MORE: Authorities are not planning to post pictures of the stolen property online or take calls asking about whether specific items are among the confiscated. The best way to see if your missing property is among the recovered items is to attend the viewing in person. —Andrea Swayne

est (SEI) forms, with their City Clerks this month. State campaign finance watchdog organization, the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) require the state mandated forms be filed as a means for the public and media to see where potential conflicts of interest exist among elected officials. The Political Reform Act (Government Code Sections 81000-91015) requires most state and local government officials and employees to publicly disclose personal income and assets and to disqualify themselves from participating in decisions that could affect their personal financial interests. The forms include information such as sources of income, investments, trusts, loans, business positions, real estate/property holdings (excluding primary residences) and gifts. Forms even include gifts as small as a gift basket worth $100 to Mayor Pro Tem Scott Schoeffel to a $75 ticket given to Supervisor Pat Bates for a Chamber Recognition Dinner. WHAT’S NEXT: 700 Forms are public information and can be accessed, by request, from the City Clerk. The FPPC also announced in an April 29 press release that the forms are now available online. FIND OUT MORE: Access conflict of interest forms at the FPPC’s website at www.fppc. ca.gov or log on to the city’s website at www.danapoint.org and under City Government, click on City Clerk, then Fair Political Practices Commission Reporting to request copies. —AS

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…Applications Being Taken for 2010-2011 Youth Board?

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…City Officials File “700” Forms?

THE LATEST: City Councilmembers and other elected officials throughout the state filed conflict-of-interest forms, otherwise known as 700 forms or Statement of Economic Interwww.danapointtimes.com

THE LATEST: The city of Dana Point is now accepting applications from interested high school students for the 2010-2011 Dana Point Youth Board. The Dana Point Youth Board is an opportunity for youth to be active and make a difference in the community. Youth Board members are appointed by the Dana Point City Council to serve as youth ambassadors

and participate as volunteers in various city activities throughout the year including: beach cleanups, Dana Point Turkey Trot, Festival of Whales Parade, home holiday decorating contest, Grand Prix of Cycling, Movies in the Park and more. The Youth Board also promotes and encourages increased interest and participation among young people in community affairs and meets to discuss issues that affect local teens. This board meets on the first and third Thursday of each month at 4 p.m. from September through June 2011. Applicants must be Dana Point residents enrolled in high school as of Sept. 1, 2010. Applicants can be students at high schools other than Dana Hills High School as long as they reside within the city of Dana Point. WHAT’S NEXT: Completed applications must be received by Friday, June 18 at 4:30 p.m. FIND OUT MORE: For more information, please contact Sea Shelton at 949.248.3514 or e-mail sshelton@danapoint.org. To download an application or to learn more about the Youth Board, log on to www.danapoint. org. —AS

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…A New CUSD Superintendent?

THE LATEST: The Capistrano Unified School District board of trustees is expected to announce a new Superintendent at its next meeting. The process, to replace interim Superintendent Bobbi Mahler, has been guided by a search firm and started in February. The finalists were not formally announced but were reported to be sitting superintendents at two Southern California school districts, one in Orange County and another in Los Angeles County. Trustees met in closed session Monday and picked a single finalist, who was not publicly identified. Officials from that school district, including the teachers’ union, will be contacted before the hire is finalized. Mahler has been working on a one-year contract, which expires in June. She earns

$975 under the agreement. The new hire will be the seventh superintendent in Capistrano Unified in the last four years. One resigned in less than a month, citing the political climate, another was fired. The national search attracted 46 candidates. WHAT’S NEXT: The board meets in regular session at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 11 at CSUD headquarters, 33122 Valle Road. FIND OUT MORE: See the Beyond the Blackboard blog at www.danapointtimes.com —Jonathan Volzke

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…The Signatures Goal for CUSD Recall?

THE LATEST: A group of district activists called Parents for Local Control announced this week that as of May 2, more than 32,000 signatures have been collected on recall petitions for both Capistrano Unified School District trustees Michael Winsten and Ken Lopez Maddox. The group says the trustees have not kept campaign promises. Winsten said the supporters who brought him into office still support him, while those who oppose him were against him from the start. WHAT’S NEXT: The Orange County Registrar of Voters allowed 160 days to collect 22,000 valid signatures for each of the trustees being recalled. Parents for Local Control began collecting signatures on March 1, gathering 32,000 signatures in less than 60 days in order to qualify this recall for the November 2 General Election ballot. Coinciding with the General Election will cost the district less than $20,000, as opposed to about $800,000 for a special election. The activists said they will submit all petitions and signatures to the OC Registrar of Voters later this month to allow time to verify the signatures. Signature gathering will continue up to the time that the petitions are submitted to the Registrar of Voters. FIND OUT MORE: See the Beyond the Blackboard blog at www.danapointtimes.com for the full news release from Parents for Local Control. —JV May 7–13, 2010 • Dana Point Times • Page 3

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In the S-pot-light How did a city like Dana Point become a hotbed in the medical marijuana controversy? By Andrea Swayne Dana Point Times

nown for its magnificent cliffs, picturesque harbor and a lifestyle to rival the most beautiful cities in the world; how does a quiet little city like Dana Point become known for something as controversial and counterculture as medical marijuana? Back in July of 2009 the Dana Point City Council’s move to serve five medical marijuana dispensaries—operating within the city limits—with subpoenas requesting that they turn over their medical records took many in the community by surprise. Many didn’t even know that there were any dispensaries—also known as cooperative or collectives—here. “It seems like the issue just seemed to appear over night,” said long time resident (now living in Laguna Niguel) and parent of three Dana Hills High School graduates Alan Gibby. “I would venture a guess that around 80 percent of Dana Point residents had no idea this was even an issue here. It kind of crept up on us, like a lot of other legal and government issues. I think that the same has happened throughout the state. This has been quite an education on the issue.” The city made the request in response to an organization wishing to start a new cooperative asking Dana Point to consider changing the zoning code to specifically allow this type of business to operate here legally. Before deciding on whether to make changes to the code, Dana Point City Attorney Patrick Munoz filed the subpoenas in an effort to determine if the existing dispensaries were operating legally. By law, medical marijuana dispensaries must operate as cooperatives, with members cultivating the plants for use amongst members with valid prescriptions, and not for the purpose of making a profit. And with the issuance of that first subpoena, Dana Point became an almost weekly headline in the statewide legal struggles pitting medical marijuana advocates against city governments. One can no longer Google the words medical marijuana—or even just the word marijuana, or pot, for that matter—without turning up at least a couple dozen suggestions containing the words Dana Point. The dispensaries refused to comply citing an issue with patient privacy and the city went to court in an effort to enforce the subpoenas and force dispensaries to hand over patient records. By November 2009 the dispensaries had filed appeals in the Orange County Superior Court. Judge Glenda Sanders ruled that the subpoenas would stand and ordered the collectives to hand over their records by a December 7, 2009. Dispensaries appealed the matter to the 4th District Court of Appeals and on December 3, just days short of the deadline, Sanders stayed her order pending a review by an appeals court. In the first two months of 2010 the appeals court found the dispensaries’ case is not from an appealable order and deems it instead and “extraordinary writ” petition. The collectives file to reinstate their appeal and ask for an extension to file for the writ, a request that was then declined by the court. The court did give the dispensaries until March 12 to file a petition for the writ, a move that according to Munoz will allow the court to review the matter in a shorter amount of time than through the normal appeal process. www.danapointtimes.com

Entrance to the now closed Safe Harbor Collective. Photo by Andrea Swayne

“The city does not have a specific ordinance prohibiting the operation of medical marijuana dispensaries. Just because the use is not specifically addressed within city municipal codes does not mean that they are permitted.” —Dana Point City Attorney Patrick Munoz By the end of February the dispensaries asked for a review of the matter by the California Supreme Court to clarify whether a subpoena is appealable or can only be reviewed by extraordinary writ. The state Supreme Court agreed to review the dispensaries’ petition and stays all further proceedings pending the issuance of an order by the justices. In the mean time, the city last month sued six allegedly illegal operating dispensaries because they are not specifically permitted under the municipal code. “The city does not have a specific ordinance prohibiting the operation of medical marijuana dispensaries,” said Munoz. “Just because the use is not specifically addressed within city municipal codes does not mean that they are permitted.” The constant pressure being put on these businesses within the city seems to be having an affect on their operation. “Since filing the suits, we believe that at least two of the dispensaries have decided to close on their own,” said Dana Point Police Services Chief Lt. Mark Levy. The city is not the only entity putting pressure on the dispensaries. Acting on tips that one such business was operating illegally by selling pot, for profit, to customers who had no connection with the collective, Orange County Sheriff’s Deputies, on April 16, served search warrants obtained as a result of an OC Sheriff’s Narcotics Unit investigation at a the Safe Harbor Collective. Safe Harbor, operating in a residential neighborhood and three doors down from a preschool at 34102

Violet Lantern, and four associated homes in neighboring San Clemente were raided and police confiscated a number of items. “Our investigation was related to possible violations of California law, specifically the Health and Safety Code,” said Lieutenant Adam Powell, Commander of the OCSD Special Investigations Bureau. “The city’s pending cases against this and other medical marijuana operations pertain to city zoning laws and regulations.” As part of the investigation, an undercover officer purchased marijuana twice from the dispensary at the “street” price and was not asked to “participate in cooperatively or collectively cultivating marijuana,” also according to the search warrant affidavit. According to Lt. Powell, citizens from several neighboring businesses and residences applauded and thanked deputies as they seized materials from inside the collective. Records filed in Orange County Superior Court show that items seized from the business in the raid included marijuana, computers, business records including patient information, undetermined amounts of cash, and drug-related paraphernalia. At one of the San Clemente homes searched, officials took weapons, including a .44-caliber semi-automatic handgun, a shotgun and ammunition in addition to marijuana. “The search warrant action does not legally require the business to close its doors,” said Powell, “but the storefront has been closed since the search and seizure and it remains to be seen whether they will reopen and attempt to operate.”

What’s next? It doesn’t look like Dana Point will be out of the medical marijuana spotlight anytime soon. While Munoz maintains that the city started their investigative process with an open mind and a willingness to study carefully whether they should permit this type of business, the collectives’ unwillingness to turn over any records will have an impact on the staff’s recommendation to either allow or prohibit these businesses when, and if, the time comes. The city has not canceled their investigation and according to Munoz, remains willing to look at the zoning issue should the city ever obtain all of the information needed to make a decision. Recently, medical marijuana dispensaries in Costa Mesa and Lake Forest have fired back at their cities’ efforts to close them down, by filing lawsuits alleging that city bans of such businesses are unconstitutional. Although the cases were denied on April 30 in the courtroom of Judge Andrew J. Guilford, the collectives’ allegation that the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) protects disabled citizens’ rights to use medical marijuana, has brought back to the forefront, the fact that in certain cases—handled within the law—citizens do have a legal right to use marijuana as medicine. With the bigger issue of whether or not marijuana should be legalized in California up for a vote in November, the issue could actually bring more focus to cities like Dana Point, and other California towns dealing with the issues pot dispensaries bring when they set up shop. DP May 7–13, 2010 • Dana Point Times • Page 5

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Sex Offender Convicted, With Ties to Dana Point Former Ocean Institute Employee and Dance Instructor Convicted of Unlawful Sexual Relations With Minor, Videotaping Other Underage Girls Undressing Staff Report Dana Point Times

ccording to the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, former dance instructor Jason Alan Marian, 31, of Mission Viejo was convicted of having an unlawful sexual relationship with a 16-yearold dance student—using his job at the Dana Point Ocean Institute as a lure by offering homework help—and secretly videotaping other teen girls after a pool party at his home as they changed in the bathroom. Between December 2005 and June 2006, the defendant, who was an instructor at Mission Viejo Dance and Performing Arts Center, groomed 16-year-old Jane Doe—a student at the dance school—as a victim. He offered to assist her with a school science project by taking her to his other job at the Ocean Institute. Marian invited the victim to the beach and gave her alcohol. He digitally penetrated the victim at the beach. In June 2006, he unlawfully engaged in oral copulation and digital penetration with Jane Doe in his home. On April 14, 2007, the defendant invited several female students from the dance school to his home for a party and set up a Slip ‘N Slide. After playing in the park, the defendant had the girls come back to his

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 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, May 4 DISTURBANCE Pacific Coast Hwy., 34400 Block (12:55 p.m.) An informant called deputies regarding her 21 year-old daughter who was drunk and stated she wanted to die. The subject’s friends were holding her in their hotel room until authorities arrived. Informant said her daughter was crazy and that she was just released from a detox center the night before. ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY Pacific Coast Hwy., 34100 Block (3:43 a.m.) Deputies were called when a male subject left his motel room and showed up in the lobby naked. He stated that he needed help because he was dying. Page 6 • Dana Point Times • May 7–13, 2010

house for a barbecue and swimming. The defendant taped each of the victims with a hidden video camera as they undressed in the bathroom with the intention of using the video for sexual gratification. One of the victims saw the camera and gave it to her parents, who turned it over to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. During a subsequent investigation, officers learned of the unlawful sexual relationship between the defendant and the 16-year-old victim, Jane Doe. Marian was found guilty by a jury of five felony counts of using a minor for sex acts, two felony counts of sexual penetration by foreign object of a minor, two felony counts of oral copulation of a minor, one felony count of possession and control of child pornography, and one misdemeanor count of secretly filming another with the intent to arouse. He faces a maximum sentence of nine years in state prison at his sentencing on July 16, 2010, at 9:00 a.m. in Department C-28, Central Justice Center, Santa Ana. According to Ocean Institute management, Marian was dismissed from his duties in 2007 when the incidents first came to light. Marian worked in a tech support position at the Institute and was never employed in a teaching capacity. DP

SURF AND TURF FOR A GOOD CAUSE Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club to hold its first annual Dana Point Lobster Fest

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aturday, June 26 marks the very first Dana Point Lobster Fest, presented by the Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club. The celebration will be held at Doheny State Beach (at Picnic Area A) from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and all proceeds will be used to benefit local children’s charities. Maine lobsters and steaks are only part of the all-you-can-eat buffet and the evening also includes beverages, music and a live auction items and raffle. The effort is part of the Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club’s mission to

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Saturday, May 1

DISTURBANCE Amber Lantern / Pacific Coast Hwy. (9:28 p.m.) An informant called deputies stating that a female subject was being beat up in the parking lot by a male subject who looked like he was on drugs.

DISTURBANCE Ocean Bright, 33200 Block (6:58 p.m.) An informant called authorities stating his neighbor, a female, held him down while her dog bit him, and then went back to her residence.

Sunday, May 2

DISTURBANCE Pacific Coast Hwy., / Niguel Road (6:19 p.m.) An informant called deputies stating several teenagers were in the dog park shooting Airsoft guns at pedestrians and each other.

DISTURBANCE Monarch Beach Drive, 0 Block (7:22 p.m.) An informant called deputies when a subject, who was drunk, pushed a golf course marshall out of a golf cart, stole it, and was driving around the property. Shortly thereafter, the subject showed up at the club house. DISTURBANCE Via Santa Rosa, 34200 Block (2:52 p.m.) A female cab driver dropped off an adult male subject at his destination and waited for him to return to pay the cab fare but the subject never returned.

Friday, April 30 DISTURBANCE-FAMILY DISPUTE Mesa Vista Drive, 33100 Block (11:08 p.m.) The mother of a 17-year-old called authorities regarding her daughter, who she stated was out of control. The daughter pried a closet open with a knife. Her computer was being stored there after having been taken away for bad behavior.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Golden Lantern / Camino Del Avion (11:59 a.m.) Deputies responded when an informant called, regarding a male and a female subject, who were in the parking lot puffing on cigarettes nervously. The male subject was wearing rubber gloves.

Thursday, April 29

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Island Way, 24400 Block (9:38 a.m.) A female informant called, clearly upset and not making sense, stating that a subject she just met took all her stuff, including her medication.

Wednesday, April 28

BURGLARY REPORT Pequito Drive, 34000 Block (4:30 p.m.) A female informant called authorities after noticing that a bike was stolen from her garage.

ASSAULT WITHL A DEADLY WEAPON Crown Valley Parkway, 32400 Block (6:26 p.m.) An informant called authorities upon

provide awareness about and to help local children’s charities in hopes to inspire kids to achieve their goals. “This will become our annual fundraiser event to entertain and excite [people] about all the great community service we support,” said President, Russell Kerr. He invites any potential or current supporter to the event, adding, “I know each of you have friends that are eager to support fun initiatives for good in our community.” The cost is $75 per person and tickets are limited. Buy Tickets online at www. danapointlobsterfest.eventbrite.com or call 949.945.3508. Go to www.danapointlobsterfest.org for more information. DP

waking up from an unconscious state. He reportedly had been kicked in the ribs and hit over the head with a wrench. The informant reported that his assailants were three male subjects and that the incident happened on the greenbelt behind his residence. DISTURBANCE Del Obispo Street, 33800 Block (7:22 a.m.) An informant called deputies when a subject was seen rummaging through garbage cans for recyclables and pushing them in a baby carriage. ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY Del Rey, 35400 Block (6:24 a.m.) County fire authorities were called for assistance when a 94-year-old man was being combative. A psychiatric evaluation was requested. UNKNOWN TROUBLE Alcazar Drive, 33800 Block (2:44 a.m.) Six to seven subjects were in a residence when one of them, who was drunk, took out a shotgun and accidentally shot himself in the head. KIDNAPPING Santiago Drive, 33200 Block (1:47 a.m.) An informant called deputies after receiving a telephone call from his son stating the son was being held at a storage area and threatened with assault or murder if he didn’t pay the subjects with him $234 that he owed them or at least $100 of it by that night. It was later discovered that the son had concocted the story with his friends in an effort to extort money from his parents. The son was taken into custody after being discovered hanging out with friends in a car.

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

City Approves Pier Bowl Development City Council voted 4-1 Tuesday to approve a four-level commercial/residential development on a vacant lot in San Clemente’s Pier Bowl area at 614 Avenida Victoria. Garnering a no vote from Councilmember Wayne Eggleston based on the roof’s flat design, plans were approved for the 4,769square-foot building that adheres to Exemplary Spanish Colonial Revival Architecture. Plans are also in place for what may become an 800-square-foot business on the ground floor with two residential units on the upper levels, including a rooftop deck. The hearing for the project lasted about two hours and was heated. Those criticizing the project maintained it is too large for that particular space and breaks regulations regarding the Pier Bowl specific plan. However, City staff said it conforms to long-held renderings of the city code. This was the second time in less than a year the plan went before City Council, as last July the original design was rejected. The most recent plan is a reduced design of the original. “We bought this lot four years ago and ever since then we’ve been waiting,” said Cheryl Pitt, a vested owner of the project. “We’ve done our diligence and this approval is a culmination of a personal dream and what will be a beautiful home for us.” However, Annette Jaffe, a critic to the project, said it sets a negative tone for the Pier Bowl area as the development’s enclosed patio will bring about vagrancy while the rooftop deck’s presumed party-like atmosphere would be very difficult and troubling to her as a mother. The 40-by-80-foot site, which sits directly across from the pier, was once considered for acquisition by the city as a park and as an access to Coronado Lane - a residential area that could have been developed for several groundfloor shops. As that never came to fruition the site was then proposed for development. Now the project goes to the California Coastal Commission for review.

SONGS Will Go Another Three Years Without Cooling Towers It will take another three years for state water officials to determine whether nuclear power plants like the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station are required to install dozens of cooling towers so as to avoid using ocean water for cooling. Following an all-day hearing Tuesday, board members with the state Water Quality Control Board unanimously passed new regulations for the state’s 19 coastal power plants. The regulations require plants using ocean water for cooling to reduce their intake by more than 90 percent in order to dramatically reduce the amount of fish and fish eggs that are taken from the Pacific Ocean and killed in the process of generating electricity. However, reducing water intake requires the use of evaporative cooling towers that expose hot water to cool air in a continuous loop. Closed cooling tower systems are estimated to Page 8 • Dana Point Times • May 7–13, 2010

A rendering of the Pier Bowl area property that was approved by City Council Tuesday. Courtesy of Michael Luna & Associates, Architects

use only about five percent as much water at the “once through” systems currently used by most plants. The rule gives separate plans for California’s two operating nuclear power plants— SONGS and the Diablo Canyon plant in central California. Plant operators at both sites have protested for the last three years that moving to cooling towers would be too expensive and near impossible. Southern California Edison maintains that it would have to build dozens of cooling towers on the east side of Interstate 5 for SONGS—a project that would inevitably tunnel below the freeway and would cost $2.5 billion. When both reactors are running at maximum capacity, San Onofre brings in about 1.6 billion gallons of saltwater from the Pacific every day, which is used to cool steam that is created in generating electricity before the water is redirected back to the ocean. To find out more, log on to www. sce.com.

Family Seeks Treatment for Son, Alessandro On Tuesday, March 2, San Clemente locals Vanessa Gonzalez and her 3-yearold son, Alessandro, were involved in a very serious car accident. While Vanessa walked away from the collision with only minor injuries, Alessandro was left in grave condition, with major damage to his spinal cord and the surrounding nerves. Paralyzed from the chest down, Alessandro spent several weeks at the Children’s Hospital of Orange County, where several surgeries were performed on his neck vertebrae. Alessandro was then transferred to the Rancho Los Amigos Rehabilitation Center in Downey for further recovery. Alessandro has since returned home and can now talk and move from the shoulders up. Because of the damage to his spinal cord, he must use a wheelchair. There is,

however, hope for Alessandro in regaining partial, if not full, mobility. In Germany, a medical clinic is conducting a study on revitalizing destroyed nerves and spinal cords. The treatment isn’t yet available in the United States, but the procedure could essentially be the key to Alessandro once again obtaining control over his lower body. “It’s a long process for recovery,” Vanessa Gonzalez said, “but it’s a step in the right direction for him to gain movement in his body.” Medical procedures performed stateside are often expensive as it is, but the Gonzalez family must also take in to consideration travel expenses and other financial burdens that will come with paying for Alessandro’s treatment in Germany. That’s why local real estate agent and AYSO soccer coach Ed Molina has taken it in to his own hands to ensure that the Gonzalez’s will have the money necessary to cover the surgery. Molina found out about Alessandro’s condition through Ernesto and Margarita Gonzalez, Alessandro’s grandparents, and the parents of one of the members of Molina’s AYSO Boys’ soccer team. “Over the years I’ve become good friends with Ernesto and Margarita through AYSO, and when I learned of Alessandro, I felt compelled to do something. They didn’t come to me and ask for help, but they seemed like they could really use the support and effort,” said Molina. Molina, a member of the Board of AYSO, is working with other AYSO parents to start a web site for Alessandro. Molina says that he hopes to hold a fundraiser for Alessandro’s medical treatment this fall at the AYSO Opening Day Event. For the time being, Molina has arranged for and opened a donation account with Wells Fargo Bank so that anyone interested in making a contribution toward Alessandro’s recovery may do so. Those who would like to donate can contact Joseph Kim, the branch manager at the Wells Fargo on Camino De Los Mares, at 949.493.6526. The name of the account is “The Alessandro Pintor Benefit Donation Fund.”

New Beaches, Parks and Recreation Director San Clemente’s new director of beaches, parks and recreation took over her post, effective April 27. Sharon Heider, who last held the same position in Palm Springs, is familiar with San Clemente as she already owned a home in town when she was hired to succeed Al King, who retired in January. “I’ve been in this community about 12 years,” Heider said at a city council meeting last month. “I’ve spent about three years in Palm Springs, I’m looking forward to bringing my professional efforts back to the place that I call home.” SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO

Movie Theater Opens After a decade’s wait, San Juan Capistrano’s downtown movie theater is set to reopen Friday, March 7. The Verdugo Street moviehouse is now operated by Regency Theaters and features a Moroccan theme based on the movie “Casablanca.” Casablanca is the favorite movie of Regency chief Lyndon Golin, and Capistrano’s theater features a second floor restaurant and bar area called “Rick’s Café Americain.” The Regency also has a 50-seat VIP theater, where wait staff will bring drinks—including beer and wine—to patrons’ seats during shows, as well as food. The menu offers regular movie fare, but also Kobe beef burgers, salads and more. The city gave Regency a 10-year, $450,000 no-interest loan to reopen the downtown theater. “Ironman 2” is the headliner in the fourscreen theater, but Robin Hood and other first-run hits are also being shown. Tickets for specific screenings can be reserved online at www.regencymovies.com. www.danapointtimes.com

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The Anaheim International Film Festival, in conjunction with the Orange County Department of Education (OCDE), launched the AIFF One-Minute Film Challenge, the first ever countywide effort to encourage student filmmaking at the middle and high school levels. Working under the guidance of teachers and parents, students will be invited to create, produce and direct a one-minute short film for submission to AIFF. Selected films will be screened at the AIFF One-Minute Film Challenge Showcase Series during the festival, and filmmakers, cast and crew will be invited to walk the red carpet on opening night October 13. The OCDE will distribute AIFF One-Minute Film Challenge details and guidelines to all Orange County middle and high schools in the coming weeks. The One-Minute Film Challenge creates a vital connection between the Anaheim International Film Festival and local youth, giving students the opportunity to fully participate in the festival experience. It is part of the AIFF Youth Education Program, whose primary objective is to provide a mentoring, supportive and professional environment for area students. The One-Minute Film Challenge will encourage and champion the work of youth media makers and youth media organizations from the Anaheim/Orange County area and bring a refreshingly youthful point of view to a variety of subjects. “The need for programs that use film as a teaching tool has never been greater,” said Jo Moulton, executive director, Anaheim International Film Festival. “Funding for arts education continues to decline, yet today’s young people are growing up in a globalized, mediasaturated world that requires both visual literacy and cross-cultural open-mindedness. The AIFF One-Minute Film Challenge offers an invaluable opportunity for the students of Orange County. “It’s the experience of a lifetime to have their creative cinematic talent showcased to an international audience of film industry professionals.” Entries are open to all middle and high school students in Orange County beginning May 1. The submission deadline is July 30. There is an entry fee of $1.00, and all entries must be submitted on high quality DVD. A variety of subjects will be accepted (comedy, drama, animation, music video, commercial, etc.). Final selection of films will be made by a screening committee headed by Derek Horne, AIFF shorts programmer and Chapman University’s festival coordinator. Acceptance notices will be sent on August 8. The AIFF One-Minute Film Challenge official guidelines, entry and release forms are available on www.anaheimfilm.org. The inaugural Anaheim International Film Festival runs Oct. 13-17, 2010 at the Anaheim GardenWalk. Thousands of attendees are expected to visit the five-day festival and participate in film screenings, master classes and workshops taught by industry professionals, and star-studded gala events. Tickets will be available to the general public beginning September 15, 2010. For more information, please call 714.991.9110 or visit www. anaheimfilm.org.

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Summer recreation class registration is now open at the Dana Point Community Center. Come join the fun! Register for summer classes and activities today! The City of Dana Point is offering online registration for recreation classes. With online registration you can register for your favorite activities 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Registering online is fast, easy, timely, convenient and secure. If you are an existing Dana Point Recreation customer, you have already been assigned a Client ID and Account PIN for your family. To have this information emailed to you, visit www.danapoint.org/recreation and follow the link to online registration. Not ready to register online? No Problem. You can still walk-in or mail-in your registration form. Walk-In Registrations will be taken at the Dana Point Community Center, 34052 Del Obispo St., Dana Point, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You may also mail completed registration form, available at www.danapoint.org/recreation, along with payment to: City of Dana Point Community Services and Parks Department, 34052 Del Obispo St. Dana Point, CA 92629. Method of Payment: Check payable to “City of Dana Point.”

Mom’s fish for free on Mother’s Day at Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Whale Watching. Bring mom out for an exciting day on the water on any local fishing trip for free! For more information, schedules or to register, log on to www.danawharf.com or call 949.496.5794. Dana Wharf is located at 34675 Golden Lantern in the Dana Point Harbor.

The Dana Point Historical Society is pleased to announce a new updated Walking Tour of Dana Point brochure. With this map, visitors and residents can stroll along the historical streets of Dana Point and learn some of the rich history that makes Dana Point a truly unique city. Additionally, the brochure includes the new walking trails and the new public parks at the historical area known as The Headlands. The new Walking Tour brochure can be obtained through the City of Dana Point and at the City’s new Interpretive Center located at the end of Green Lantern. For more information contact the Dana Point Historical Society at 949.248.8121.

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To keep local dogs healthy, happy and safe for the summer, the San Clemente/Dana Point Animal Shelter is offering a low cost canine licensing and vaccination clinic on Wednesday, May 12 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the shelter. Micro-chip will be available for $35, DHLP and Bordatella vaccines for $10 and Rabies vaccine for $5. All licensing late fees will be waived. Please call 949.492.1617 for licensing prices. The shelter is located at 221 Avenida Fabricante in San Clemente.

Burr McKeehan. Courtesy photo

Join the Orange County Council, Boy Scouts of America as they recognize 2010 Men of Character at the Westin South Coast Plaza on Wednesday, May 12, at 6 p.m. This year’s seven honorees include Dana Point resident Burr McKeehan. Every year a committee of local professionals and community leaders select Orange County Men of Character to be honored and celebrated by their family, friends and business associates. The Orange County Council believes these individuals are role models for today’s youth, but most importantly, exhibit the traits listed in the Scout Law: Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean and Reverent. All proceeds from this event benefit the Orange County Council, Boy Scouts of America. For information on tickets, sponsorships or to RSVP please contact Shana Aquirre at 714.546.4990 or shanaa@ocbsa.org.

The Ocean Institute is offering two sailing activities to celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 9. A Mother’s Day Brunch Sail (ages 4 to adult) will treat your mom to an exciting morning brunch while sailing aboard the traditional wooden schooner Spirit of Dana Point. Join the ship’s crew in raising the sails and steering the vessel as you enjoy the beautiful scenery off the southern California coast. Relax with mom and enjoy the scrumptious meal prepared by Spirit’s cook. The Brunch Sail runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and children must be accompanied by an adult. Cost: $45/adult, $30 child. The Institute is also offering a Mother’s Day Afternoon Sail (ages 4 to adult) with mom on the Spirit of Dana Point. Hoist sail, steer the ship or simply relax and enjoy a beautiful afternoon on the water. Light refreshments included and this afternoon excursion goes from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Cost: $38.50/adult, $21.50 child. To register, or for additional information, please visit www.ocean-institute.org or call 949.496.2274.

Capo Beach Christian School’s Annual Capo Carnival, 25975 Domingo Ave., is set for May 7 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Swing by with friends and family and enjoy BBQ, carnival games, giant inflatables, a silent auction and more. Some silent auction items available to bid on include donations from Riveria Paddlesurf, Hole in the Fence Bikes, Volcom, Electric, Hurley, Jack’s Surfboards, Laguna Surf and Sport, JC Health and Fitness, Curlew Historic Schooner, Outdoor Fitness Adventure Club, and many more. For more information call 949.496.3513 or visit www.capobeachchristianschool.org.

The Dana Point Library has a volunteer opportunity for teens. Volunteers will help register young readers for the “Make a Splash” summer reading program, issue reading logs, monitor reading progress, assist the librarian at summer reading events and hand out prizes to reading winners. To become a teen volunteer, you must be at least 12 years old or entering sixth grade or higher in the fall. Pick up an application at the library now! For more information contact Carolyn Hopkins, Children’s Librarian at 949.496.5517 or via email at Carolyn.Hopkins@occr.ocgov.com.

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News and updates on Dana Point’s business community 20,000 square feet of expanded indoor meeting and banquet facilities and designed a new porte cochère entrance and marble lobby with waterfall. Aesthetic and functional improvements have been made to every one of the resort’s 378 rooms with luxurious, ocean-inspired furnishings, including plush new ﬂoorings and sophisticated beach house décor with a variety of amenities from new LCD television sets to technological upgrades including faster Internet access. In addition, the award-winning restaurant VUE has been redesigned with contemporary furnishings and fresh décor and the new OverVue indoor/outdoor lounge and deck offers guests a relaxing and contemporary venue with stunning views of Dana Point and a dramatic water and ﬁre feature. Guests visiting for leisure can enjoy the two heated swimming pools with ocean views along with the 14,000-square-foot Spa at Laguna Cliffs that embraces the relaxed essence of Orange County with specialty massages, facials and body treatments in its beautifully appointed ten treatment rooms. For information about Laguna Cliffs, please visit www.lagunacliffs.com

NOW OPEN u In celebration of this year’s Earth Day, Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ocean Futures Society in partnership with the Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel opened the Ambassadors of the Environment Center on April 22. Located on the main floor of the hotel, the Center offers programs to kids ages five to 16 in environmental studies; teaching them innovative ways to observe and preserve the environment. Workshops on ocean creatures of the night, the role of kelp forests and how to catch the perfect wave using the Earth Center’s ripple tank are just some of the classes taught by expert naturalists. For future filmmakers with a social conscious, LIGHTS, CAMERA, TAKE ACTION! is a youth workshop where students engage in writing, directing and filming their own public service announcement to spread awareness about environmental issues in their community. Adult programs are also available. Classes are limited in size to 10 - 15 students, last about three hours and are open to the public. The average cost per class is between $80 and $120 per person. Some classes are even complimentary. An hour-long complimentary garden tour of The Ritz Carlton’s organic herbs, fruits and vegetable beds designed to give everyone a chance to explore the grounds and native plant species is offered between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. and from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Naturalists guide a complimentary one-hour tour of the Learning Centers, both indoors and outdoors, to help familiarize guests and the community with the role of an Ambassador of the Environment. Explorer Jean-Michel Cousteau has dedicated his life to the study and preservation of the water planet. He is Chair of the Ocean Futures Society, headquartered in Santa Barbara with educational sites in France, Italy and Brazil. Cousteau will be attending Ritz Carlton’s official grand opening of the Ambassadors of Environment center in June. For more information about the Ambassadors of the Environment programs go to www.ritzcarlton.com/laguna for Ambassadors of the Environment Center and www.oceanfutures.org or call The Ritz/Carlton at 949.240.5072. —Robyn Wyman-dill

The So Cal Woodie Club leads a procession to kick off the grand re-opening of Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa. Courtesy photo

GRAND RE-OPENING u Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa unveiled its newly redesigned property to over 300 guests and dignitaries on April 29. The celebration began with a procession of vintage surf “Woodies” courtesy of the So Cal Woodie Club, the iconic automobile that represents the timeless past of California beach culture. The procession of “Woodies” was followed by a ceremonial ﬂag raising, a ribbon cutting and a private reception. Designed to encompass the epitome of the Southern California resort experience, Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa celebrated the completion of its full-scale renovation. Transforming practically every aspect of the AAA Four Diamond resort, Laguna Cliffs Marriott enhanced the interior design, exterior structure and amenities of the resort. Laguna Cliffs Marriott completely refurbished its guest rooms, added

CHAMBER NEWS u Dana Point, along with the Laguna Niguel, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano Chambers of Commerce will combine for one of South Orange County’s largest networking events of the year hosted by the Laguna Cliffs Marriot Resort & Spa. The resort will showcase its spectacular new look by opening its doors for networking among the four south county Chambers on May 20 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This event is open to the public but Chamber members receive discounted admission. “3rd Thursdays” Mixers are the place to make new connections with other South County business professionals. The cost to attend is $20. As a beneﬁt of membership, Chamber members attend for $10 per person. Admission includes two drink tickets, the opportunity to sample cuisine and the chance to meet your next business contact. May mixer attendees will also get the chance to win a pair of tickets to the Doheny Blues Festival as a door prize! For more information on “3rd Thursdays” Mixers and other ways the Chamber provides networking opportunities, please contact us at 949.496.1555.

HARBOR HAPPENINGS

How Do You Spell Corinthian?

orinthian is a term used frequently in sailing circles. It comes from a graceful style of column used in Greek architecture, and the word can also refer to a luxurious style of living. In boating, the word Corinthian means graciousness and good sportsmanship in all areas of yachting or racing, especially in competitions. There is a new race that has been run now for the second year that is decidedly not Corinthian! The race, called the “Border Run,” is being held with the express purpose of diluting the participation in the long standing “Newport to Ensenada” race. It all started over a year ago when one type of boat—a Reynolds 33—was prohibited by the NOSA (Newport Ocean Sailing Association) officials, from racing to Ensenada, because of a safety issue with the light-weight cataB Y B A R B A R A marans. They tend to “pitch-pole” in heavy winds—that’s an ugly MERRIMAN end-over-end capsize. Retaliation reared its ugly head and the Border Run was born. On the initial year of the race, 2009, the boats doing the Border Run started within an hour of the Newport-Ensenada race. Border Run boats only go to the border, ending in San Diego Bay. Participation was not heavy the first year, but it did entice a few skippers to go to San Diego instead of Ensenada.

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Dana Point boat Fandango and crew set to race. Photo by Barbara Merriman

olds group and asked them to join the race to Ensenada if they would sign a liability waiver. NOSA also offered to change the weekend of the 63-year traditional race to another weekend. At this point, NOSA officials were told that whatever weekend they choose to hold the Ensenada race, the Border Run would move to the same weekend! Good sportsmanship? Corinthian? I think not. Border Run organizers should be given a dictionary, because they obviously don’t know the meaning of those words, and perhaps they don’t care. When you look at the accompanying photo of the boats at the dock in Newport on the morning of the race, you see small blue pennants and a couple of gold ones. You’ll have to take my word for this, because the photo is not in color! Each year all skippers are given a blue pennant for participating in the race, which they fly on their flag halyard. When the skipper accumulates 10 pennants, the NOSA officials give him or her a gold one—marking 10 years. I was on the committee boat at the start of the race this year (a very different perspective from being on a racing boat in the competition). It is really cool to see so many boats with gold and blue pennants. DP

This year, the Border Run organizers started their competing race the day after the traditional Ensenada race. Desperate for more entries, they allowed boats to participate without current PHRF certificates, and without entry fees! NOSA officials attempted to negotiate with the Reyn-

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Short Sale Primer 2010 has been coined “The Year of the Short Sale.” Not long ago, this was an obscure term that most of us had never heard. Today, the majority of home sales are short sales. In simple terms, a short sale is when a property sells for less than what is owed against it (the mortgage amount). This happens as a result of declining home values. Following are the four most common questions people have regarding short sales. Disappointingly, the answer to every one is the same: It depends. CAN THE LENDER PURSUE ME FOR THE DEFICIENCY ON THE LOAN? Both Federal and State governments have instituted safeguards for borrowers who have innocently found themselves in this situation. In many cases, it will be disallowed by law for the lender to pursue the borrower for the shortfall. However, there are many situations where the law stops protecting the borrower. One example is if the home being sold was purely an investment property. WILL I HAVE INCOME TAX LIABILITY? Again, government agencies are imposing temporary protections for borrowers who are in danger of losing their homes. One major component is with regard to the issuance of a 1099 for the deficiency. In the past, the deficiency would be considered regular income and the borrower (or home-seller) would have to pay income tax on this amount. For now, governments have waived this requirement, under many circumstances. HOW WILL MY CREDIT SCORES BE AFFECTED AND CAN I GET ANOTHER MORTGAGE IN THE FUTURE? If you stay current with all your other obligations, your credit will hold up better. Also, if the short sale is completed quickly, there will be fewer late charges reported to the credit bureaus, reducing the impact on your overall scores. For the most part, we are seeing people’s credit bounce back quickly, provided they are paying all their other bills on time and their credit cards are not maxed out. In terms of getting a new home loan, the FHA will approve new loans after just 18 months and conventional loans can be obtained after 24 months. HOW LONG WILL THE SHORT SALE TAKE? Some banks are very quick, while others still take many months. It also depends on if you have one loan or two (or three or four...). The agent who compiles and submits your package, and negotiates on your behalf is a huge factor. We have closed some shorts sales in as little as one month, while some go on for years. CONCLUSION More than with any other real estate transaction, experience counts. Only select an agent who is well-versed in these complex and very serious matters. The results may impact you for a long time. Having dealt with over 100 such transactions, we at the Csira Group are always available for a free, confidential consultation. Csira Group (866) 805-0555 (949) 500-3283 info@CsiraGroup.com www.CsiraGroup.com

What makes a smile attractive? A smile is one of your most valuable assets. Research has shown that a healthy, attractive smile increases career success, physical attractiveness, and even personal happiness and longevity. Too many people are ashamed to smile freely because they are self-conscious of the condition of their teeth. The most rewarding part of my job is restoring natural beauty to a person’s smile and seeing a happy, carefree smile grinning back at me. We look at several factors when rehabilitating a person’s dental health: Our primary goal is overall dental health. Decaying teeth with black cavities or gum disease is not only unattractive but very unhealthy. Current research links a diseased mouth with systemic medical conditions such as heart disease, stroke, pancreatic cancer, and diabetes. Bridges or dental implants can replace missing teeth, restoring a fuller, youthful face and balancing the bite. The alignment or straightness of the teeth can be addressed with modern dentistry. I have used invisible braces (Invisalign) to create dramatic results. In addition, porcelain veneers and crowns can be effective in closing gaps or spaces or correcting crowded or crooked teeth. Next, we address the color or whiteness of the teeth. Our goal is to have uniform color without discolored, yellow, or stained teeth. Overly chalky, “refrigerator white” teeth are not attractive either. I tell patients a good goal is to whiten to the “lightest shade found in nature.” Different whitening procedures or porcelain restorations are excellent ways to correct these defects. Tooth colored fillings can replace unsightly black, mercury fillings. Also, by using non-metal crowns or veneers, the natural translucency of the teeth can come through; creating a natural appearance that mimics healthy tooth enamel. The shape and condition of the teeth play a part in a beautiful smile. While we are keeping our teeth longer than our parents & grandparents, there is often a lot of wear and old fillings or dental work that can detract from a healthy smile. Smile design is a big part of our practice. We can analyze the shape of your face and your personal preferences to create beautifully shaped porcelain veneers or crowns to “turn back time” to when your teeth were pristine and youthful. Finally, the most beautiful smile in the world still needs to feel good and function well. It’s necessary to take into account biting and chewing to make sure, the teeth fit together in precisely the correct way. This keeps the jaw joint and chewing muscles healthy. It also distributes the forces evenly throughout the teeth, decreasing unnecessary wear and tear on natural or restored teeth. A healthy smile can improve your confidence and your general well-being, and remember “when you smile, the whole world smiles with you.”

Hannah A. Lewis, DDS 24655 La Plaza #E Dana Point, CA 92629 949-496-5713 www.danapointsmiles.com

Try Before You Buy Short-Term Stays allow seniors to live in a retirement community for a few nights, weeks, or longer before making a commitment to move in. Assisted Living Communities that offer Short-Term Stays have furnished apartments ready for “check in,” as if staying in a hotel. Meals are typically included, as is access to all activities. Short-term residents pay a daily rate, which may involve some type of care or “Assisted Living.” Assisted Living refers to care that is performed by a nurse or other trained caregiver and may include things like medication assistance, escorts to meals, help with bathing, etc. Typically a month is a good length of stay to really experience what community life entails. This particularly applies to those who are more resistant to the idea of living in a retirement community. It may take a week to get acclimated and start to come out of the room for more than just meals. It is usually the second week when guests begin attending activities, making new friends, and taking advantage of all the community has to offer. Once guests are used to their new surroundings most begin to enjoy it and decide to make a permanent move. It is important that they are given the time and opportunity to decide for themselves. Short-Term Stays allow seniors to arrive at the decision to move into a community on their own. Short-Term Stay Scenario: End of 1st week Everyone here is very nice, but I miss my home and my own bed. It’s not for me. I’m going to explain that once again to my daughter when she visits me for lunch today. End of second week I met Barbara and Evelyn at Bible Study. We’ve been eating dinner together. I’ve met other residents in the bistro where we gather to have a cup of coffee, read the newspaper, and chat. The food is surprisingly good here. I don’t miss cooking, but I still miss my home. End of 3rd week We are going to the Tulip Festival tomorrow! I don’t get around like I used to, but they promised we wouldn’t have to do much walking. I’ve started attending a “Sitter-size” class, and I’ve been invited join the garden club. Barbara invited me to see her one-bedroom apartment. She has decorated it so nicely, and it really does have everything you need! I heard they have another apartment just like it available. Tomorrow my daughter is going to take a look at it with me. As you can see from the above, taking advantage of a short term stay can be a very reassuring way for your loved one to ease into their next stage of living comfortably.

Nenette Limcumpao – Marketing Director, Aegis of Dana Point at Capistrano Beach 26922 Camino de Estrella Dana Point, CA 92624 (949) 488-2650, www.AegisofDanaPoint.com

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GUEST OPINION: By Steven H. Weinberg, Mayor, City of Dana Point

Dana Point 2010 State of the City I am honored to serve this year as Mayor of our beautiful City of Dana Point. One of the privileges of the office is to deliver the State of the City address at the annual Dana Point Chamber of Commerce event, held this year on April 29. This is the time to update the community on what is happening and to share the good news for the year. And there is a lot of good news this year. Rather than stand up in front of the room and talk about all that is great in Dana Point, I presented the State of the City address through a video standing in front of the camera, showing aerial footage and pictures. The presentation ended with a video clip from the Dana Point Grand Prix of Cycling. It seemed appropriate for me to put on my Dana Point Grand Prix jersey, climb on my bike and close out the video on the criterium race course! The Headlands area is the point of Dana Steven Weinberg Point, 121.3 acres of sheer coastal bluffs, environmentally sensitive habitat areas, scenic vistas, and pedestrian trails with 27.9 acres of conservation area, 40.8 acres of parks and open space and 118 custom home lots. Future visitor/recreational use is planned on two parcels totaling 4.4 acres with a 90 room hotel, 40 bed hostel and 35,000 square feet of restaurants and shops. The Dana Point Preserve and Nature Interpretive Center are now open to the public. The Nature Interpretive Center, located at the end of Green Lantern, tells the historic story of the Headlands and shoreline changes on original paintings and through rotating exhibits. The Dana Point Preserve protects open space and several species of plants and animals, and allows public access to the natural setting and panoramic views. Trained docents provide guided tours of the new trail

system on the weekends. The new Strand Vista Park overlooks Strand Beach and has quickly become a community favorite. Artist Wick Alexander created custom fish mosaics with colored pavement, pebbles, glass and shells on the walkway and carried the marine life theme into low garden walls and benches. Strand Vista Park includes a Veteran’s Memorial honoring all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. During the State of the City address video, I rode down the new Funicular Beach Access inclined elevator. The funicular provides easy access from Strand Vista Park up and down to Strand Beach. It is owned and operated by the City and available free of charge to the public from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. from Memorial Day to Labor Day; 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. on holidays and weekends throughout year. In the video, I talked about the recent survey commissioned to understand our residents’ satisfaction, priorities and concerns about the City’s services and facilities. Nearly all residents (96 percent) shared favorable opinions of the quality of life in Dana Point, with 66 percent reporting as excellent and 30 percent as good. Residents were most satisfied with the City’s efforts to provide special events (96 percent), maintain parks and recreation (96 percent), provide police services (95 percent), and maintain streets and roads (94 percent). Overall, the survey indicated we are indeed “Harboring the Good Life” here in Dana Point and gave us feedback on what to continue to do well and how we can get even better. Without the collaboration of the Community, Chamber of Commerce, City Council and the City Staff working towards a common goal, we could not have balanced our budget, have money in the bank, maintained police and fire services, and retained all our city personnel.

GUEST OPINION: By Joel Bishop,

colorfully marking turf on a public wall, but in the morning the City erased the blight as if it were never there. The graffiti effort, like my birds effort is essentially a waste of time and energy begging the question, ‘why?’ Ideologues of both the right and the left, around the globe, take extreme positions that are not palatable to the majority, and yet they push their agendas and principles with unrelenting zeal. Recently Dana Point was provided with an overview of what’s going on in Afghanistan by LtCol William McCollough, USMC. His remarks centered on how his mission, in one small area of Afghanistan, was to work with the locals to reverse the demonization of Americans and to move the ideology away from the extreme. The efforts are working well, and in this area the opinions of the US are moving more central. Less smashing against the window, and collaterally, a safer world. I just returned from a vacation in South Korea. It’s tragic that this country, who was working on freeing itself in the 1940s from Japanese occupation, was bifurcated by two opposing leaders who were both ideologues. Unrelenting, the two sides fought and caused the deaths of millions, and the breaking apart of 10 million Korean families. Another council member and I are currently being

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Is Ideology for the Birds? T

here is a bird that lives outside of my kitchen, who spends his days flying into my glass window. From dawn till dusk, several times a minute, he hits the window, over and over and over, all day long. He doesn’t seem to be too productive, but he is dedicated to his task. I understand that Joel Bishop this may be a mating behavior where he is protecting his turf, but it’s a great metaphor to demonstrative, ineffective and irrational behavior taken on by many human types as well, without the excuse of instinct. We recently had an incident of graffiti in Dana Point. The provider of the graffiti expended extensive effort and time, Page 12 • Dana Point Times • May 7–13, 2010

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Online Reader Poll Who was the “winner” in the CUSD teachers’ strike? The trustees because they held out. 9% Teachers, because they added the restoration language. 56% Nobody. And the children lost. 35% Make sure to sound off each week on the “DP Times Poll of the Week” at www.danapointtimes.com. Then go to our community Message Board and share your opinions. www.danapointtimes.com. Bookmark it today! The DP Times Online Reader Polls are not scientific and do not reflect the opinion of the DP Times.

The State of the City address was held at the beautiful Laguna Cliffs Marriott. The Marriott has just completed a year-long, multi-million dollar renovation with enhancements inside and out. The investment will benefit our community for many years and the renovated resort will be poised to take advantage of the recovering economy. At the State of the City event, the Chamber of Commerce also presented beautification awards to The Strand at Headlands, Laguna Cliffs Marriott and the Ocean Institute. Overall, the event was a visual reminder of the paradise we enjoy here in Dana Point. Special Note to Santa Clara and Town Center Neighborhood: Thank you for your hospitality during the Dana Point Grand Prix of Cycling last month. World-class athletes raced your streets and you were out there cheering them on! You made us proud. About THIS COLUMN: Opinions expressed are those of the mayor, not necessarily those of other councilmembers or the Dana Point Times.

criticized by a small group of people who feel ideology is the most paramount concern in government. They cite our support of a small hotel room charge to generate capital to market Dana Point as a tourist destination. This fee was requested by the big four hotels and since DanaPoint has some of the lowest hotel taxes in the county, the council supported the move. But more, this was supported unanimously by the council. One comment on a blog stated “We need to have people of principle in local office, not just people that look at the numbers.” Principle is important, but numbers matter too. It’s spring in Dana Point, and with that brings the beauty of nature and the whole circle of life thing. I’ve seen so many animals walking two by two that I think that I am on Noah’s ark. We’ve seen deer, bunnies, and a menagerie of birds. We have a bird feeder and birdbath outside our kitchen window. It’s a pleasure to watch the birds come in tandem and eat, drink and soak up Dana Point’s bounties. I still wonder if the one bird will see the light and redirect his efforts to something more productive. PLEASE NOTE: The opinions offered here are solely those of the guest columnist and may or may not be shared by the Dana Point Times staff. We appreciate, however, their willingness to share their views, and we invite responses to be sent to letters@danapointtimes.com.

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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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Scott Harvey Winery - Wine Tasting

5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. San Clemente Wine Company welcomes Jana & Scott Harvey (winemaker & creator of Folie à Deux Ménage à Trois Red) of Scott Harvey Wines. Tasting fee is $15 for 7 wines with cheese, crackers & chocolate. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar; 949.429.7067; www.scwinecompany.com.

“Rumors”

8 p.m. Acclaimed comedic play at Cabrillo Playhouse. Performances through May 16. 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente, 949.492.0465, www.cabrilloplayhouse.org.

Will Brady on Guitar

7 p.m.-8 p.m. The soulful, humorous and entertaining guitarist performs at the Dana Point Library’s After Hours concert series. 33841 Niguel Road, Dana Point, 949.496.5517, www.ocpl.org.

Red Carpet Riot

8 p.m.–11 p.m. Dance music with all the hits at Salt Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.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.

Lord of the Strings

7:30 p.m. World Renown Gypsy Jazz King Gonzalo Bergara and his Quartet perform at the Dana Point Community House as part of the ongoing concert series. Second show in Mission Viejo, May 8. Admission $25. 24642 San Juan Ave., Dana Point, 949.842.2227, www.lordofthestringsconcerts.com.

Aloha Fridays & Entropy

Go See Do

The City of San Clemente will proudly host the 20th Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration May 8 at Max Berg Plaza Park, 1100 Calle Puente, from noon until 6 p.m. For 20 years, the San Clemente Cinco de Mayo volunteer committee has been partnering with the City of San Clemente to celebrate culture, art and entertainment in the Spanish Village by the Sea. For this 20th annual year, the committee is orchestrating community partners, Staff photo non-profit organizations, vendors, food chefs, salsa experts, artists and artisans of all ages in order to highlight the best of San Clemente. Live entertainment, a Spanish Village by the Sea Art Contest, a restaurant

Tomorrow’s Artists Today

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Back to the Eighties

8 p.m. The historical figure in American music performs at The Coach House. Tickets $55. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

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Cinco de Mayo San Clemente

Dana Point Farmers Market

Melting Pot Mother’s Day Brunch

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

Family Style

8 p.m.–11:30 p.m. Funk, blues and R&B at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

Soul Jam

9 p.m.–12 a.m. R&B and soul at Salt Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com.

Mike Hamilton

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11:30 a.m. A special menu and gifts for Mom at The Melting Pot. 647 Camino de los Mares, San Clemente, 949.661.1966, www.meltingpot.com.

Mother’s Day Sunday Coastal Cruise 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dana Wharf hosts the cruise aboard the Ocean Adventures Catamaran. Departs from Dana Point Harbor and cruises to Laguna Beach. Includes champagne, fruit, pastries and more. Call for tickets and reservations early! 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, danawharf.com.

Mother’s Day Brunch

6:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Variety music at Savannah Chop House. 32441 Golden Lantern, Laguna Niguel, 949.493.7107, www. mikehamiltonmusic.com.

10 a.m.–2 p.m. Spoil Mom with brunch at Sundried Tomato Cafe. Features tons of food, live music and face painting. (SJC & Laguna locations have brunch from 9 a.m.–3 p.m.). 716 Via Suerte, San Clemente, 949.388.5757, www.sundriedtomatocafe.com.

Gem Faire

Crispin’s Mother’s Day Brunch

10 a.m.-6 p.m. Three-day marketplace event with gems, beads, jewelry, crystals, minerals, imported items and more at the OC Fair & Events Center. Weekend pass $5. 88 Fair Drive, Costa mesa, 503.252.8300, www.gemfaire.com.

Rainbow Sandals’ King & Queen of Dogpatch

7 a.m. Stand-up paddle board contest at San Onofre’s Dogpatch that benefits the San Onofre Foundation. Open event with men & women novice and advanced divisions. www.rainbowsandals. com/DogPatch.

Mother’s Day Art Show & Sale

How to Draw with Drew Brophy

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9 p.m.-2 a.m. New weekly event featuring the best of ‘80s new wave, pop, goth, rock and punk music at Blue Danube every Saturday night. Features drink specials and live DJs. 111 Avenida Palizada, San Clemente, 949.218.5186.

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The King & I

8 p.m.–11:30 p.m. ‘80s music at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

11 a.m.-4 p.m. Casa Romantica presents an art exhibit featuring more than 200 pieces of various media styles by young artists from San Clemente High School and Bernice Ayer and Shorecliffs Middle Schools. Admission $5. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

12 p.m.-6 p.m. The 20th Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Max Berg Plaza Park features Mariachis, Aztec Dancers, Ballet Folkloric, live bands, student art contest and exhibit, children’s activities, authentic food and drinks. 100 Calle Puente, San Clemente, 949.361.8264, www.san-clemente.org.

9 p.m. Happy hour at BeachFire all night for guests dressed “Island-Style” plus live music by Entropy. No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

Flock of 80’s

salsa showdown, a spectacular student art exhibit, cultural cuisine and dancing, children’s games and activities and much more are on tap for this exciting day. The Salsa Showdown will go from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and is open to voting. The first one-tasting cards are free and $2 each thereafter. New this year is the “Quick Draw Plein Air” Spanish Village by the Sea Art Contest. All professional and amateur artists over 18, have been invited and encouraged to participate in this free contest. Don’t miss this 20th annual show-stopper. More information is available at 949.361.8264 or by visiting www. san-clemente.org.

Righteous Brother Bill Medley

9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Browse art along the seaside at Mariner’s Village Boardwalk in Dana Point Harbor; presented by Dana Point Fine Arts. Free. Dana Point, 949.496.4621, www.danapointfinearts.org.

8 p.m. The famous Rodgers and Hammerstein play debuts at Camino Real Playhouse. Preview Night tickets $21. Regular shows $26. Runs through May 23. 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.489.8082, www.caminorealplayhouse.org.

Cinco de Mayo Celebration

1 p.m.-3 p.m. The surf artist gives step-by-step drawing instructions for kids at the Ocean Institute. $10. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.

Jim Breuer

7 p.m. The comedian formerly of SNL hits the stage for laughs at the Irvine Improv. Tickets $25. 71 Fortune Drive, Suite 841, Irvine, 949.854.5455, www.improv2.com.

11 a.m.–4 p.m. Crispin’s Comfort Food features a special menu for Mother’s Day. 610 Camino de los Mares, San Clemente, 949.480.0800, www.crispinseatery.com.

CHOC Mother’s Day Fundraiser

11 a.m.–3 p.m. Simple Fondue features savory cheese fondue and crepes on Mother’s Day, as well as the Sunday Champagne lunch. Moms receive a flower pin made by a young artist from CHOC. 31761 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.240.0300, www.simplyfondueoc.com.

Kelly Fitzgerald

11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Live female vocals during brunch at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

Mother’s Day Tall Ship Sails

Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Ocean Institute with either a brunch sail from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or an afternoon sail from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cost $21.50-$45 each. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.

Reggae Sundays

7 p.m.–10 p.m. Weekly reggae night at Mozambique. $5 cover. 1740 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.715.7777, www.mozambiqueoc.com. (Cont. on page 17) www.danapointtimes.com

GETTING OUT

DP Times Restaurant Spotlight

Maki Yaki

By Madi Swayne

RATE IT!

34119 Paciﬁc Coast Hwy., Ste. C, Dana Point, 949.234.1235

Have you eaten at this restaurant?

BEST KNOWN FOR: Bento Combo Specials, Sumi Salad MOST POPULAR ITEM: Crunchy Roll Between Del Prado and PCH in the city center of Dana Point sits Maki Yaki, a little treasure box of fresh Japanese fare. Diners face a mesmerizing—and appetizing—menu board featuring beautifully photographed, artfully prepared cuisine. From sushi and sashimi, to udon soup, teriyaki and tempura, all of the menu items look mouth-watering. The variety makes choosing difficult and the reasonable prices often lead to ordering more food than a stomach has room for. What you see is what you get here as well. The food is just as beautiful on the plate as it is on the menu. Owner Simon Bae opened his restaurant about three years ago. Though there are now over 40 locations, it is neither a chain nor a franchise. Each restaurant is independently owned utilizing the “Maki Yaki” concept and menu started nearly a decade ago by two personal friends of Bae. Don’t miss the Sumi Salad, a tasty and crisp concoction of finely shredded cabbage, green onion, slivered almonds, ramen noodle bits and a slightly sweet, vinegary dressing. Other popular items include Bento Box Combo specials—all under $10—and the ever popular crunchy roll.

Maki Yaki owner, Simon Bae. Photo by Andrea Swayne

PRICE RANGE: $1-$16.50 RESERVATIONS: None

Go to www.danapointtimes.com and rate your overall experience. We’ll post the results in next week’s issue of the DP Times.

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Sugar Blossom Bake Shop

PAYMENT: Cash or credit cards HOURS: Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Closed Sunday

¾ 204 Avenida Del Mar, Ste. F, San Clemente, 949.429.5555 (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 14)

IVA LEE’S BRUNCH

10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Mother’s Day brunch with live music by Taryn Donath at Iva Lee’s. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2855, www.ivalees.com.

HOT AUGUST NIGHT & BELLADONNA

5 p.m. Special Mother’s Day Concert with Neil Diamond and Stevie Nicks tributes at The Coach House. Tickets $15. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

FLYING 57’S

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

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MOMMY MOVIE MONDAY

10 a.m. Screening of “Iron Man 2” 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

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.

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.

MONDAY MADNESS WINE TASTING

5 p.m.-8 p.m. Join SC Wine Company for Happy Hour featuring 3 wines for $5. Your choice off of the 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.

MILITARY APPRECIATION WEEK

Selma’s Pizza says thanks to all our hard-working military personnel! Military will receive a complimentary personal pizza (with Valid Military ID) through May 16. 218 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.276.2828, www.selmaschicagopizzeria.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. www.danapointtimes.com

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POOL & KARAOKE

3 p.m.–close. Play pool for free at Knuckle Heads. Karaoke starts at 9 p.m. 1717 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.2410.

CURIOSITY CARTS

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.

HALF-PRICED OCEAN TRIPS: EXTENDED

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

MIKE DEBELLIS

6:30 p.m.–10 p.m. Open Jam Session every Tuesday at Blue Danube; all musicians welcome. 111 Avenida Palizada, San Clemente, 949.218.5186, www.mikedebellis.com, www.bluedanubeoc.com.

LESLIE LOWE

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

DUSTIN FRANKS

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

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MAX BENNETT AND THE PRIVATE RESERVE 7:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Jazz at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

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.

GARDEN TOUR

10:15 a.m.; 10:45 a.m. Guided tours of Mission San Juan Capistrano. Admission $5-$9. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.

RABBI BLUE

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

POOL TOURNAMENT

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

COMEDY NIGHT

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

WINE AT VINE

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.

SALSA NIGHT

8 p.m.–12 a.m. Juan Carlos and his band spice up the scene at Brio Tuscany Grille every Wednesday. 24050 Camino del Avion, Suite B, Dana Point, 949.443.1476, www.briorestaurant.com.

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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.

CROCKER & STARR WINEMAKER DINNER Three-course dinner and wine event at Vine. Call for reservations. $65 each. 211 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 9494.361.2079, www.vinesanclemente.com.

MICK TAYLOR

8 p.m. The former Rolling Stones guitarist plays at The Coach House with Inberst and Parker Macy Blues Band. Tickets $20. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

BRANDI SMITH AND JASON FOSTER

6 p.m.-9 p.m. Acoustic pop music and martinis at Salt Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com.

AFTERPARTY BAND

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

For our full calendar, visit the “Event Calendar” at www.danapointtimes.com. Have an event? Send your listing to events@danapointtimes.com May 7–13, 2010 • Dana Point Times • Page 17

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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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Lights, Camera, Action! Dana Point resorts provide beautiful “on location” sets for TV, film and print By Robyn Wyman-dill Dana Point Times

ith a 100 years of film history—topping more than 60 movies in the last 10 years—filmmakers have delighted in our sunny skies, sandy beaches and cultivated, rolling, velvet hills. D. W. Griffin filmed his first movie, Two Brothers in the western frontier town of San Juan Capistrano in 1910. OC’s resumé now includes docudramas, reality television, editorial spreads and Hollywood recently brought business to us with Ocean’s Eleven, Apocalypse Now, Catch Me If You Can, Borat! and The Informant. Dana Point happens to be home to three top choice filming locales: The St. Regis Monarch Beach Hotel, newly-renovated Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa and The RitzCarlton. All offer breathtaking ocean views, studio-like facilities, exquisite decors and ample amenities. When GQ magazine needed to set up a fashion shoot, its West Coast Editor, Chris Huvane, knew the St. Regis Monarch Beach Hotel was just the spot. It had already made an impression on him. “I’d stayed there one weekend two years ago to attend a wedding and remembered how much their service staff made it a pleasure,” Huvane said. The AAA Five-Diamond retreat is ranked as California’s only Forbes five-star resort. Its Stonehill Tavern restaurant has attracted Steven Spielberg, Kate Capshaw, William H. Macy and Desperate Housewives’ star Felicity Huffman and hosted the infamous dinner table fight between Tamra and Gretchen of “The Real Housewives of Orange County.” “Real Housewives” cast members Jeana Keogh and Gretchen Rossi shared their thoughts on the St. Regis in the winter edition of Bespoke—the resort’s magazine. “I felt like a queen in her castle being waited on almost hand and foot in the Presidential Suite,” Rossi is quoted as saying after staying in the suite for two weeks with her family. L.A. Laker mega-star Kobe Bryant has even dipped into a bubble bath for a photo shoot there. The GQ fashion and editorial spread finished without a hiccup. “The hotel has excellent security, wonderful catering, good lighting and a staff that’s completely on point.” Huvane said. “They make it easy.” Like Huvane, photographer Raquel Olivo knew the St. Regis from a shoot she and Page 18 • Dana Point Times • May 7–13, 2010

Above: A scene from a recent 944 magazine photo shoot poolside at the St. Regis. Photo by Robyn Wyman-dill Left: The Real Housewives of Orange County talk about their experiences shooting their TV show at the St. Regis and grace the cover of the resort’s Bespoke magazine.

her client, Victoria’s Secret, did last year when on a recent swimsuit shoot for 944 Magazine’s July issue—in fact, 75 percent of the St. Regis’ production inquiries come from companies that already know the property, like Bravo, Fox and E! Entertainment channels.

“It’s every word in the dictionary that means spectacular.” Olivo said of the resort, despite some bad weather. Three pool attendants assigned to service the shoot watched patiently while the five-crew team tried to knock out as many shots as possible between downpours. Known as the California Riviera, Monarch Beach is a playground for vacationers, too. “We’re very sensitive to filming and certainly want to keep it brand appropriate,” Feld said, “as well as nothing too invasive to our guests.” For similar reasons, The Ritz-Carlton/ Laguna Niguel must approve program content in advance and reality television filming requests aren’t accepted there. Still, in addition to the many movies filmed here, reality TV producers launched a number of series about OC life, such as

“Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County,” “The O.C.,” and “The Real Housewives of Orange County.” Smart producers get it—Dana Point is the location to ride out the recession in style. The costs incurred are minimal compared to high-dollar Hollywood sets. Both the city and properties try and work out amenable arrangements when there are budgetary issues. Despite the modest fees, the filming industry is still good business for the local economy. Recently, the collapse of the corporate travel market had dimmed business at the local resorts. Corporate events and business meetings dropped by 40 percent. Then, the St. Regis gained notoriety in 2008 when American International Group Inc., sponsored a $400,000 luxury retreat just days after AIG accepted a federal bailout. That same year, film crews spent more than $102 million on food, supplies, hotel and transportation in Orange County. The AAA Four-Diamond Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa has sunk more than $300 million dollars in renovations in preparation for the summer. The South County Bridal Fair By The Sea on April 11 saw TV talent scouts on hand. Casting Director Courtney Peldon of Doron Ofir Casting was there to audition local couples planning to get married this summer for parts in their 10-episode docu-series, Celebrity Wedding Makeover. “We look for extraordinary characters and exciting people who have great stories and give a positive message,” Peldon said. With the April 30 grand re-opening for the public, Director of Marketing and Hotel Sales for the Laguna Cliffs Resort and Spa, Tony DiCataldo, welcomes film companies to the hotel’s location overlooking the Dana Point Harbor. Designer Susan Caruso has created a casually elegant ambience with its décor of 378 newly renovated rooms, 14,000-square-foot Spa, restaurants, outdoors bar and two pools to complement the spacious park grounds, red-topped roof and classic American architecture. A hub for artists of all mediums and oasis for the finest, quality resorts, Dana Point will remain a premier locale for more lights, camera and action of film crews. L.A.-based productions are still turning their heads in our direction. DP www.danapointtimes.com

DP LIVING ONCE UPON THIS COAST: By Doris I. Walker

The Three Wise Men of Capistrano Bay: Clement, John and Richard By Doris I. Walker Dana Point Times

he main natural landmarks of Orange County—its river and its mountains— were named for a woman, St. Ann, as were its two earliest cities: Santa Ana and Anaheim. However, in the southernmost section of the county, each of the trio of towns carries the name of a man—Clement, John and Richard. One is from the 1st century, one from the 15th and one from the 19th. All three men were known to be exceptional communicators who influenced public sentiment. All of them worked for change to better human life—each in a different medium: one a letter writer, one a sermon giver, and one a book author. Two became saints, Doris I. Walker but only Richard Henry Dana had the privilege of setting foot on the land of his namesake city. Ironically, each of the three was associated with a metal object: San Clemente—the anchor to which he was bound; San Juan Capistrano, the cross he carried into battle, and Dana, the seaman’s knife, a staple tool of life at sea. Even his statue in Dana Point Harbor carries one in its belt. San Clemente—or Saint Clement, his Anglicized name—served as the Bishop of Rome and third pope of the Roman Catholic Church during the 1st century A.D. St. Clement’s effectiveness as a religious leader was challenged by Roman Emperor Trajan, who

Statue of martyred St. Clement, for whom the city of San Clemente was named, with anchor and chain. From the book, “The Heritage of San Clemente” by Doris I. Walker

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banished him to the Crimean peninsula at the Black Sea. There Clement is said to have discovered a miraculous spring of water that slacked the thirst of 2,000 outcast Christian confessors. This act got wide attention, as did his scholarly letters to dioceses in his domain. They called for reform and unity, inspiring his followers to build 75 new Christian churches. In retaliation, Emperor Trajan ordered Pope Clement thrown into the sea with an iron anchor tied around him. What Trajan didn’t realize was that the tide at that peninsula recedes periodically by a dramatic two miles. The tide cooperated, but credit for holding back the waters went to Clement’s followers’ ardent prayers. Over the years, near the anniversary of Clement’s death, the devout made their way into the exposed tidelands to what was said to be a divinely-built shrine containing the martyr’s bones—and the anchor. It is also said that some of his bones now rest in the high altar of the bacilica of St. Clement in Rome. One day during the 1920s, community developer Ole Hanson viewed a spectacular sunset from the ocean-view patio of his Casa Romantica. He watched the sun sink behind the island that had been named San Clemente by sea-explorer Sebastian Vizcaino—for the feast day of Pope Clement. Hanson was so struck with the beautiful scene, he named his city-to-be San Clemente. Today this stretch of coast is called the Capistrano Bay area, so named for the Spanish mission that arose here in 1776. Giovanni (John) of the town of Capestrano, Italy) was born in 1386 to a local woman who married a German knight stationed there. Son John studied law and became provincial governor of Perugia, Italy. He set himself against corruption and bribery, serving as an ambassador of peace. As a Franciscan friar, John taught theology and went on preaching tours throughout Italy, drawing great crowds. Unfortunately, the persuasive orator was imprisoned for his outspokenness; when freed, he traveled throughout central Europe preaching. In Hungary, where the Turks were invading, John recruited a faithful following to fight in the Crusade against the “infidels.” Under the command of Hungarian General Janos Hunyady, 70-year-old John led 70,000 poorly armed converts—farmers, students, women and children—against 300,000 well-armed Turks in the 1456 Battle of Belgrade. Resourcefully, he directed his followers to roll burning bundles of wood and weeds down the cliffs, igniting and annihilating the enemy. This masterful victory ended the Turks’ invasion. To celebrate, Pope Calixtus ordered all church bells to ring in daily chorus. This was the beginning of the symbolic noon “angeles.” San Juan de Capistrano became the patron saint of downtrodden Hungarian loyalists throughout the ages. Their Budapest uprising against Communist rule in 1956 erupted on his feast day—exactly 500 years after his Crusades victory. A historical plaque outside the gate of the Capistrano mission tells this story. John also became

“What is now Dana Point was the ocean anchorage for the Capistrano mission. The sheltered natural cove was called San Juan by the Spanish for the mission, and the bay that curves along San Clemente and Dana Point became known as Capistrano Bay.” —Doris I. Walker

Giovanni (John) da Capistrano as portrayed on a circa 1470 manuscript. Courtesy of Wikipedia: Public Domain

the patron saint of military chaplains. What is now Dana Point was the ocean anchorage for the Capistrano mission. The sheltered natural cove was called San Juan by the Spanish for the mission, and the bay that curves along San Clemente and Dana Point became known as Capistrano Bay. Dana Point was a regular Mexican port during hide-trading days of the mid-1800s. Many sailing ships anchored there from countries around the world. But it was one small brig, the Pilgrim, carrying one young Boston seaman to this small cove in 1835 that gave it its name. Dana came ashore within the cove and was awestruck at its beauty, which brought him, he said, “what of poetry is left of me” since he had sailed long months from Boston. His ship and others of that era traded the cowhides raised on local ranchos for manufactured products they brought from New England. Richard Henry Dana carried his vivid impressions back to Boston, where his book, “Two Years Before the Mast,” was published in 1841. It was the first descriptive volume about California written in English and became very popular, especially with the droves of hopeful prospectors who headed to this coast during the 1849 Gold Rush. Richard, still a teen, was impressed by the grandeur of the tall cliffs and grand rocks around the anchorage here. In his book, he called the seaside setting “the only romantic spot in California” compared to the other Spanish/Mexican trading ports—San Diego, San Pedro, Santa Barbara, Monterey and San Francisco. In addition to becoming a successful author, Dana finished his Harvard law studies and—like his two neighbor namesakes— specialized in bringing public awareness to unjust actions. His cause was improving the hard life and mistreatment of young sailors he had evidenced in his two years at sea.

Dana’s legal work and subsequent writings led to major reform measures in the maritime service. In 1884 Richard Egan, a judge and leading citizen of Capistrano who was surveying for the U.S. Coast Survey, honored Dana’s wonderful words. He named the dramatic headland that juts into the sea Dana Point. That name was taken by the small beach community beside the point, then given to the harbor that opened there in 1971. Our scenic setting here is interwoven with colorful history. Fortunately, our three cities each has an active historical society, whose members are committed to preserve and communicate the special landmarks and legends that together have made the Capistrano Bay area such a significant spot upon the California coast. DP

Richard Henry Dana statue. Courtesy of Doris I. Walker

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Both the boys and girls teams for Dana Hills enter the ﬁnals ranked No. 1 in the county and are on a mission to claim a title.

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BASEBALL • The Dolphins (5-6 South Coast League, 13-10) hit a three-game skid recently losing 5-4 to Capo Valley April 28, 5-4 to the Cougars April 30 and 12-2 to San Clemente May 3. In the loss to the Tritons, Dana Hills combined for only five hits on the afternoon as Peter Maris led the team with a double and RBI while Peter Tago also had a RBI. Trevor Scott was lit up from the mound pitching one inning while giving up five earned runs, while Anthony Frias came in for an inning and gave up four earned runs as well. On May 5 the boys took on Aliso Niguel—a team making a case for first in the South Coast League—at home. Next 7 days: May 7 at Aliso Niguel, 3:15 p.m.; May 11 vs. Mission Viejo, 3:15 p.m.; May 13 at Mission Viejo, 3:15 p.m. SOFTBALL • The Lady Dolphins (4-3 SCL, 12-9) rallied for a three-game win streak beating the likes of San Clemente 9-8 April 29, Tesoro 13-6 April 30 and Capo Valley 7-1 May 4. On April 28, the girls lost to Mission Viejo 2-1 in a game that was rescheduled due to the recent teacher’s strike in Capistrano Unified School District. In the slim win against San Clemente, Dana Hills was lifted up by a three run homer by Jenny Hurst in the fourth inning and a two run blast by Kylie Ordos in the fi fth. Against Tesoro, Reggie Roeder smacked a three-run blast in the first to help lift the team to a 6-1 lead, while Ordos and Hurst both had triples in the game. Hurst, Natalie Parker and Roeder also crushed out doubles in the win. In all three games, Kat Schmitt-Daskalos earned the win from the circle. The girls took on Aliso Niguel on the road May 6. Next 7 days: May 10 at Mission Viejo, 3:30 p.m.; May 12 at Tesoro, 3:30 p.m. BOYS LACROSSE • The Dolphins (3-7 SCL, 7-12) closed out the 2010 lacrosse season with a first round playoff loss to Beckman by the final score of 9-3. Overall, it was rough and tumble for the budding program, but they have a lot to look forward to in regards to next year’s bumper crop. The Dolphins also lost to Mission Viejo 14-5 April 27 and again to Tesoro 8-5 on April 30. In the first round loss to Beckman, the boys went into the half down 7-2 before posting one more goal to close out the game. Ross Harvey led the squad with two goals in the loss while Chase Matranga netted one. At goal, Clay Harbin made 16 saves on 25 shots on goal. The team closed the season tied for third with Aliso Niguel in the South Coast League. Next 7 days: n/a GIRLS LACROSSE • The Lady Dolphins (2-9 SCL, 5-13) ended the 2010 campaign with an 8-7 win against Aliso Viejo May 3. However, the girls suffered a 16-7 loss to Tesoro April 30, and were also beat 13-1 by Mission Viejo April 28. Overall, the team finished second to last in front of the Wolverines in the South Coast League. Next 7 days: n/a

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(L-R) Coach Justin Kroeze, Bennie Seybold III, Chris Garau, Bennett Williams (Laguna Niguel), Marko Asic (Laguna Niguel), Garrett Spruth, Brody Zachary (Laguna Niguel), Adam Campbell (Dana Point), Jay Neiger, Grady Williams (Laguna Niguel). Photo by Mike Campbell

Dolphin pitcher Daniel White in mid-delivery against Capo Valley in a recent game. Photo by Mike Marble

BOYS AND GIRLS SWIMMING • The boys swim team (4-1 SCL, 6-2-1) cruised past Mission Viejo in a 97-73 win April 30. Skyler Campbell swam the 50 free in 22.33, and the 100 free in 49.28. David Gonzalez also handled the 100 free in 49.64. In the 200 free, David Gonzalez clocked a 1:52.11, while in the 100 fly Drake Dunn finished with a 58.41, while Quin Greenberg came in with a 58.80. In the 100 breaststroke, Jonathan Amato swam a 1:03.79, while in the 200 Individual Medley Amato came in with a 2:05.22. The 200 freestyle relay team finished with a 1:32.32, the 400 freestyle relay team finished with a 3:27.67 and the 200 medley relay team came in with a 1:42. On May 4, the girls competed in the SCL Prelims at Capo Valley, while on May 5 the boys were swimming in the same event. Next 7 days: May 7 at SCL Finals at Capo Valley, TBA; May 12 at CIF Prelims at Belmont Plaza, TBA BOYS AND GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD • On April 28, both teams traveled to take on Mission Viejo, while on May 4 the No. 1 ranked Dolphins competed at the South Coast League Prelims at San Clemente High School. Next 7 days: May 7 at SCL Finals at San Clemente High, TBA

WATER POLO TEAM UNDEFEATED AT ORANGE COUNTY CUP Orange County Waterpolo Club (OCWPC) 13U Team competed in the March 20-21 Orange County Cup. The 13U Team went undefeated to capture first place. Coached by Justin Kroeze, OCWPC played a grueling championship game against a team from Murrieta. Down by a score of 4-2 they played solid defense and forged a 7-5 victory to capture the gold medal. OCWPC sent five teams to the Orange County Cup; 10U, 11U first place, 12U second place, 14U third place. OCWPC practices out of JSerra and is head coached by Peter Asic. OCWPC has teams from 10U to 18U. For more info checkout the website at www.ocwpc.com and keep up with the news by becoming a Facebook fan! BOYS GOLF • The Dolphins (6-2 SCL, 12-9) had their six-game win streak snapped losing 198-211 to Tesoro on April 28. Mike Brockington led the squad with a 37 (+1) to medal on the round. The team still carried a lot of swagger in the South Coast League Finals May 3-4. Next 7 days: n/a BOYS TENNIS • On April 28, the Dolphins faced University at home and lost 17-1, and then traveled to Tesoro April 29 beating the Titans 13-5. The No. 3 Dolphins then competed May 4-5 at the South Coast League Finals as well. Next 7 days: May 12 at CIF First Round, TBA BOYS VOLLEYBALL • The Dolphins (7-1 SCL, 15-4) rolled on for a 3-0 win against Aliso Viejo April 29 and then beat Poway 2-1 and San Clemente 2-1 at the Redondo Tournament at Redondo High April 30 and May 1. On May 4 the boys slammed Mission Viejo in three straight sets as well. On May 6 Dana Hills hosted Tesoro in the final match of the regular season. Right now, Dana holds sole possession of first place in the South Coast League ahead of Tesoro and San Clemente. Next 7 days: n/a

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Grom of the MONTH Daniel Tieman Age: 14, Shorecliffs Middle School Daniel Tieman has more than one reason to celebrate this week. First, May 7 marks his 14th birthday. Also, he’s just completed a very successful season of surf competition. At the Interscholastic Surfing Federation (ISF) Middle School State Championships, April 24 and 25, Daniel not only gave a stellar performance in the water, which earned him the first-place trophy in Boys Shortboard, but also won the ISF Scholarship Award for being the highest placed boy with the highest GPA (4.0). Daniel finished the ISF season in third place overall. He also finished the Western Surfing Association (WSA) regular season on May 2 Photo by Sheri Crummer/seasister.com at The Rock in Morro Bay. Though he missed out on the final this time, a second place finish at Salt Creek last month, along with his other high point season finishes, saw him ranked No. 4 of 72 going into the championships. Daniel says he plans on spending as many hours practicing as he can between now and the WSA West Coast Championship at San Onofre, Church Beach on May 15 and 16. Daniel recently returned from his first real surf trip to Hawaii with his friend Jordan Cheatham and both of their dads. He had a blast surfing the inside on some twenty plus-foot days on the North Shore and hanging out with pro big wave surfer Ian Walsh. Happy birthday Daniel! —AS

Fruit Loops Forever

6th Annual surf contest in remembrance of Timmy Dowell

SURF RESULTS AND UPCOMING EVENTS Local finishers only. KEY: San Clemente=SC, Capo Beach=CB, Dana Point=DP, San Juan Capistrano=SJC. WSA Gatorade Championship Tour Event No. 9 May 1-2, Morro Bay, The Rock

Costume contest winner John “Richard Simmons” Dowell stretches out as Olivia Newton John’s “Let’s Get Physical” plays in the background. “Surfers on strike” Dave Hennings, Dodge Weirath and Steve Hennings picket in the background. Photo by Zach Zwilling

By Andrea Swayne Dana Point Times

Richard Simmons look-alike stretching out in short shorts on the beach with the song, “Let’s Get Physical” playing in the background, sign-waving surfers on strike picketing around him and an assortment of others in colorful costumes set the scene at the 6th Annual Timmy Dowell Memorial Surf Contest, May 1 at Riviera Beach in San Clemente. The surf and costume contest really delivered, turning a day of solemn remembrance into a day of celebration, laughter, and joyful memories—just what Timmy would have wanted according to the loved ones he left behind. And, with a theme like “Fruit Loops”—Timmy’s all-time favorite food—what else would you expect? The event’s costume contest and retro shortboard competition gathers friends and family, including an assortment of local

Greg Long makes his acceptance speech after winning the retro shortboard contest. Photo by Zach Zwilling

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professional surfers, each year in memory of Timmy Dowell who passed away in his sleep on August 17, 2004 of unknown causes. The contest takes place on the first Saturday each May to coincide with Timmy’s May 6 birthday. Timmy, a class of 2000, San Clemente High School graduate, was 22 years old when he died. This year’s event, the sixth annual, was especially well attended according to John Dowell, San RETRO SHORTClemente High BOARD Results surf coach and one of three sib1. Greg Long lings Timmy was 2. Patrick Gudauskas survived by. 3. Matt Gahan “This is prob4. Jeff Lukasik ably the best con5. Dave Hennings test we’ve held 6. Mike Losness to date. So many people showed up on the beach to help us celebrate Tim’s life,” said John. “This is a special day that we can get together to remember our brother, our friend. It’s been six years now since he left us and, for me, reality has really set in. This year was hard because it brought up so many memories and I was feeling very sad. It was nice though, to have so many folks who loved Tim to share our feelings with.” In keeping with the Fruit Loops theme, winners were presented with hand-painted ceramic cereal bowls as trophies. Timmy’s mom Shirley Dowell and her friends made the bowls at Fired Up ceramics studio in

MICRO GROM BOYS/GIRLS U9: 4. Trevor Sutton, SC. MICRO GROM BOYS/GIRLS LB U9: 2. Alyssa Martin, SC. BOYS/GIRLS U10: 3. Michael Tilly, CB; 4. Cole Houshmand, SC; 6. Trevor Sutton, SC. BOYS U12: 2. Cole Houshmand, SC; 5. Kai Diamond, DP. BOYS U16: 2. Ian Simmons, SC; 4. Ethan Carlston, SC; 6. Logan Laubach, SC. BOYS U18: 1. Levi Gregory, SC. GIRLS U12: 3. Malia Osterkamp, SC. GIRLS U14: 3. Kandi Patterson, CB. GIRLS U16: 4. Madi Swayne, SC, GIRLS U18: 1. Madi Swayne, SC; 2. Lulu Erkeneff, DP. JR. LONGBOARD U18: 1. Casey Powell, SC. GIRLS LB U14: 1. Kandi Patterson, CB; 2. Rachael Tilly, CB. GIRLS LB U18: 2. Tory Gilkerson, SC; 3. Lulu Erkeneff, DP; 4. Rachael Tilly, CB. MASTERS 30-39: 3. Trevor Mezak, SJC. LEGENDS 50+: 3. Dale Baker, SC; 5. Kyle Twitchell, SC. OPEN MEN: 3. Levi Gregory, SC. NSSA Southwest Open Event No. 10 May 1-2, Huntington Beach, Pier

Ayer, 173. COACHES: 4. Pete Evans, Bernice Ayer; 5. Justin Brown, Marco Forster. COACHES LB: 1. Bobby Lombard, Shorecliffs; 6. Ryan Brown, Marco Forster. BOYS: 1. Daniel Tieman, Shorecliffs; 2. Colton Overin, Bernice Ayer; 3. Colin Deveze, Shorecliffs; 4. Josh Benjoya, Marco Forster; 6. Colton Ward, Shorecliffs. BOYS LB: 1. Andy Nieblas, Shorecliffs; 3. Perry Rohr, Bernice Ayer; 6. Dylan Cox, Shorecliffs. GIRLS: 1. Kulia Doherty, Shorecliffs; 6. Karina Rozunko, Shorecliffs. GIRLS LB: 1. Rachael Tilly, Shorecliffs; 2. Olivia Merlino, Bernice Ayer; 3. Emmy Lombard, Shorecliffs. COED BODYBOARD: 1. Chase Hamming, Shorecliffs; 2. Josh Seres, Marco Forster; 3. Nickiah Shetley, Marco Forster; 4. Rocket Klein, Shorecliffs; 5. Gwyn Bateman, Vista Del Mar; 6. Nick Westland, Shorecliffs. April 26: ISF High School 2009/2010 State Championships, Individuals, Oceanside, Harbor (Continued from the High School Team event in March due to rain and stormy weather.) MEN: 1. Zach Hines, Dana Hills. WOMENS: 1. Danielle Wyman, Dana Hills. WOMENS LB: 2. Hallie Rohr, San Clemente; 4. Makala Smith, Dana Hills.

UPCOMING EVENTS

MEN: 1. Luke Davis, CB. JUNIORS: 3. Jonah Carter, SC. BOYS: 2. Jake Davis, CB; 3. Colt Ward, SC; 6. Kei Kobayashi, SC. MINI GROMS: 1. Kairi Noro, Japan, SC.

May 4-8: Nike 6.0 Lowers Pro and Oakley Pro Junior, San Clemente, Lower Trestles May 8: The King and Queen of Dogpatch Stand Up Surf Contest, San Onofre, Dogpatch May 8-9: NSSA Southwest Explorer Event No. NSSA Southest Open Event No. 9 Makeup 10, Huntington Beach, 9th Street May 1-2, Huntington Beach, Pier May 15-16: WSA Gatorade West Coast Championships, San Onofre, Church Beach BOYS: 3. Griffin Colapinto, SC; 4. Jake Davis, CB; 5. Corey Colapinto, SC; 6. Kei Kobayashi, SC. MINI May 19-23: NSSA West Coast Championships, GROMS: 1. Kairi Noro, Japan, SC. WOMEN: 3. Lani Huntington Beach, Southside Pier June 16-19: NSSA National Interscholastic Doherty, SC. College and Middle School Championships, National Airshow Championships and National NSSA Southwest Open Event No. 8 Makeup Explorer Championships, Dana Point, Salt Creek May 1-2, Huntington Beach, Pier June 19-22: Surfing America USA ChampionMINI GROMS: 1. Kairi Noro, Japan, SC; 3. Cole ships (preliminary rounds for 18 and older and Houshmand, SC. longboard divisions) Huntington Beach, Pier June 23-28: Surfing America USA ChampionApril 24-25: ISF Middle School 2009/2010 State ships (finals for HB Pier divisions and all Boys Championships, Oceanside, Harbor U18, U16, U14, U12 and Girls U18, U16, U14 and U12 shortboard), San Onofre, Lower Trestles SCHOLARSHIP AWARD GIRLS: Rachael Tilly, June 29-July 3: NSSA National Open and Shorecliffs. SCHOLARSHIP AWARD BOYS: National Interscholastic High School ChampionDaniel Tieman, Shorecliffs. OVERALL TEAM: 1. ships, Huntington Beach, Pier Shorecliffs, 290; 2. Marco Forster, 181; 3. Bernice

San Clemente as a tribute to Timmy’s favorite food and last meal. As this year’s retro board surf contest winner (fifth last year), Greg Long, will have the honor of designing the T-shirt for next year. It is especially fitting that the event is scheduled near Timmy’s birthday each year to mark the beginning of his life instead of the end, and that the costume contest is light-hearted and

laughter-filled. With this, the gathering is a fitting tribute to the upbeat, positive, “life of the party” person that he was. “Tim was always the jokester. That’s one of the things everyone loved about him,” said John. “I missed Timmy this year more than ever. But the large turnout reminded me about how much he was loved and how we all need to keep his positive approach to life.” DP www.danapointtimes.com