DP Times, Vol. 3, Issue 21, May 21-27, 2010

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Dana Point Businesses Help With Gulf Oil Spill

Yacht Clubs Celebrate Opening Day

Lily the Gray Whale Dies After a Week in the Harbor

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Dana Point Nature Interpretive Center visitors enjoy the view as they walk the Center for Natural Lands Management (CNLM) Dana Point Preserve Trail. Photo by Andrea Swayne

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City and Business Calendar Friday, May 21 OC Sheriff Candidates Speak at Coffee Chat 8:30 a.m. All three candidates for County Sheriff—Sandra Hutchens, Bill Hunt and Craig Hunter—will speak at this month’s Third Friday Dana Point Civic Association Coffee Chat at Coffee Importers, 34531 Golden Lantern in the harbor. The public is welcome.

Free coffee will be served, courtesy of Coffee Importers owner Jim Miller. For more information, call Pat Fairbanks at 949.661.9999.

Saturday, May 22 Farmers Market 9 a.m.–1 p.m. La Plaza Park, 34111 La

Plaza Street. Admission is free. For more information or to inquire about purchasing a booth for $25, please call 949.573-5033 or 951.271.0669. www.danapoint.org

949.496.2275, www.danaharbor. freetoasthost.ws

Wednesday, May 26 Sunrise Rotary Club 7 a.m. the Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club meets every Wednesday at the RitzCarlton. 1 Ritz-Carlton Drive, 949.493.2759, www.monarchbeachrotary.com

Monday, May 24 City Council Meeting 6 p.m. City Council Chambers, 33282 Golden Lantern, 949.248.3501, www. danapoint.org

Thursday, May 27 Coastmasters 7 a.m. the Coastmasters of Dana Point (a Toastmasters affiliate) meets every Thursday at the Jolly Roger Restaurant, 34661 Golden Lantern, 949.496.9610, www.coastmasters.org

Tuesday, May 25 Toastmasters 7 p.m. Dana Point Harbor Toastmasters meets every Tuesday at the Dana Point Library. 33841 Niguel Road,

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...Recall Petitions Turned In? THE LATEST: Parents for Local Control, represented by Chris Korpi and former Capistrano Unified School District trustee Pete Espinosa and a group of parents, on May 14 turned in 65,903 signatures in support of asking voters whether to recall Trustees Ken Lopez Maddox and Mike Winsten in November.

The final tally: 33,100 on the Winsten petitions and 32,100 on the Maddox petitions.

They were all gathered in 60 days, well under the deadline of five months.

Recall supporters said recalling Winsten, who represents San Clemente, and Lopez Maddox is necessary because the school board is more interested in politics than serving children.

“Their replacements will help bring back balance and sanity to a school board that has been out of control and that continuously demonstrates that it has no concern for students, parents or their employees,” Parents for Local Control says in a statement released when the signatures were filed.

Winsten has said the recall is backed by the teachers and employees unions, because the board has stood up to them. Korpi and Espinosa deny they are working on behalf of the unions.

WHAT’S NEXT: The Registrar has 31 days to verify the signatures. The trustees decide (and pay for) whether they’re verified by a random sample or signature-by-signature.

FIND OUT MORE: See the Beyond the Blackboard blog at www.danapointtimes.com for more.

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…Strand Residence Sells at Auction?

THE LATEST: The residence at 7 White Water Lane in the Headlands at Strand, one of Orange County’s most premier oceanfront communities, sold at auction on April 17, and closed May 12. The final sale price is being kept confidential by the auctioneer, Concierge www.danapointtimes.com

Auctions, but the reserve price was $6.9 million.

WHAT’S NEXT: The home at 9 White Water Lane was set to be auctioned, with an increased reserve price of $7.9 million on Thursday, May 20.

FIND OUT MORE: Log on to www.danapointtimes.com for the full story.

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…Woman Sues Over Marijuana Clinic?

THE LATEST: Malinda Traudt filed a lawsuit against the city of Dana Point alleging that the city’s attempt to shut down the collective where her mother gets her medical marijuana prescription filled is unconstitutional.

According to a press release from Jeff Schwartz, Traudt’s attorney, she was born with cerebral palsy, epilepsy, total blindness and severe cognitive delays. Now 29 years old, she has been in a wheelchair her entire life and was diagnosed with severe osteoporosis. The prescribed pain medication caused her kidneys to begin shutting down and her physician to recommend that her mother arrange for hospice care. Upon replacing her traditional medication with medicinal marijuana, her symptoms subsided and her pain became manageable.

“This is the first lawsuit that I’m aware of in which a patient is directly charging the city with interfering with her fundamental constitutional rights by denying her access to her necessary medicine,” said Schwartz. “The state specifically went out and enacted laws to make sure that medical marijuana was available legally to people whose doctor’s say they need it and Malinda Traudt is the face of the seriously ill person that voters envisioned when they voted.

When a dispensary challenges a ban, the city simply has to show that the ban serves a legitimate purpose, such as reducing crime, loitering, or traffic. Cities always win that battle. However, when a city interferes with a person’s fundamental, constitutional rights, it must prove that the ban serves a compelling public interest and is narrowly-tailored to avoid interfering with other civil rights.

And, the city almost always loses.”

Many of the cities attempting to close collectives are taking the attitude that they don’t care what the law is, they don’t want it.

The law is that it is legal. These actions that cities are taking are trying to thwart the will of the people.”

WHAT’S NEXT: The City Attorney was unable to be reached for comment. Stay tuned for updates.

FIND OUT MORE: Log on to www.danapointtimes.com for a copy of the complaint filed

by Traudt’s attorney.

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…City Required to Apply for Permit to Restrict Strand Access?

THE LATEST: The California Coastal Commission voted last Thursday, against the city’s decision to adopt a nuisance urgency ordinance to keep two access gates standing and posted hours in effect at the Headlands community at Strand Beach. The unanimous vote will require the city to apply for a permit in order to keep the gates and posted hours currently in place at the beach paths running through the neighborhood. The gates in question lead into the neighborhood from Strand Vista Park and are open between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m.

City Council approved an urgency ordinance gaining full control over access issues for the Headlands neighborhood in March, declaring the area a public nuisance due to what they described as rampant vandalism, loitering and general mischief in the area making public safety an issue. The passing of the ordinance came after an April 2 deadline was set by the Coastal Commission for the removal of the gates.

The Coastal Commission vote effectively overturned the city’s ordinance.

City Attorney Patrick Munoz maintains that the importance of this issue is preserving the city’s right to local control over public safety determinations as well as control over the allocation of public safety dollars in dealing with such issues.

During the public comment portion of Thursday’s hearing some citizens said they believe that no nuisance exists in the Head-

lands and that the city exaggerated claims of crime calls in order to declare the nuisance area and gain control of the access.

The city maintains that they have legitimate concern with regard to illegal activity in the neighborhood and pointed out that there are three alternate access paths—including a free inclined elevator—to the beach that are open for longer hours and that keeping the posted hours does not limit public access.

The Commission said that alternate access paths do not change the fact that the city is not allowed to impose any restriction on another.

WHAT’S NEXT: Stay tuned for updates.

FIND OUT MORE: The Coastal Commission staff report on the issue can be read at www.coastal.ca.gov/mtgcurr.html —Andrea Swayne

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…A Long-Range Transportation Plan?

THE LATEST: The Orange County Transportation Agency is working on its 2010 LongRange Transportation Plan, a blueprint for roadway and other improvements through 2035.

The plan is updated every four years and includes a constrained plan, based on expected budgets, and a pie-in-the-sky unconstrained plan that looks at potential improvements without regard to cost.

The agency, which coordinates major transportation projects in Orange County, is seeking the public’s input on the plan through an Internet survey on its website, www.octa.net The survey offers respondents multiple choices to solve traffic problems and allows residents to offer their own suggestions, while also prioritizing transportation-improvement plans.

WHAT’S NEXT: One of the key elements of the update will be sustainability, specifically how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from cars and trucks.

FIND OUT MORE: Get more information and complete the survey at www.octa.net/lrtp_ overview.aspx —JV May 21–27, 2010 • Dana Point Times • Page 3

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

Resident Leads Police on a High Speed Chase San Clemente resident James Neal, 56, a former NASCAR driver plead guilty Tuesday after leading deputies on a high speed chase in his Corvette in the early hours during the morning of May 17. Neal has been sentenced to one month in jail and probation.

According to Orange County sheriff’s spokesman Jim Amormino, deputies tried to pull Neal over at 3 a.m. for a minor infraction while the 56-year-old was heading southbound on Interstate 5 in San Clemente. However, Neal sped off in an attempt to evade deputies and reached speeds of about 140 mph.

Deputies followed Neal for about five to six minutes to the Border Patrol checkpoint at the edge of San Diego County, but lost sight of the car. CHP officers then took over the pursuit once deputies had lost Neal.

According to reports, Neal was arrested in San Diego County near the La Jolla area after the engine of his 2003 Corvette blew up.

Deputies arrested Neal without a struggle and the San Clemente resident was booked into Orange County Jail with bail set at $25,000.

NASCAR officials said Neal was a NASCAR track racer at the old Ascot Park track in the city of Gardena in the early 1980s. However, Neal had never won a national race.

Target Store and Sports Park Projects Progressing Garnering several 5-0 votes May 18, City

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Council sparked the approval for construction of the $23 million La Pata/Vista Hermosa Park and aquatic center, 989 Vista Hermosa, and the 142,000 square foot Target store to be located right across the street at 990 Vista Hermosa.

The 14 acres owned by the city were purchased by Target for $13.8 million, which will help fund the park. Council’s approval May 18, finalized the sale of the land.

A breakdown of the park’s amenities will include three lighted baseball fields, two lighted soccer fields with synthetic turf, one lighted football field with synthetic turf, a large multi-purpose field with a meadow mix, a large aquatics center with two pools and other facilities, the universally accessible (UA) playground Courtney’s SandCastle, two bathrooms for the athletic fields and another equipped to serve the needs of the UA playground, landscaping, irrigation, parking-lot lights, along with a traffic signal at its entrance. In place right now, the park has grading, utilities, drainage and several paved surfaces.

The council also approved the hiring of ValleyCrest to build park facilities for $10.7 million, Jaynes Corp. for the construction of the aquatics center for $7 million, a solesource purchase order with MUSCO for sports-field lighting in the amount $758,314 and the hiring of Lawson Geotechnical to provide geotechnical services during construction for $84,675.

Project manager Tim Shaw maintained the “hard costs” of the project totaled about $18.5 million and the “soft costs” for construction management, permits and the like hover around $4.4 million.

The Target store could open by the fall of 2011 and the park should be ready by the end of that same year. The sale of the land to Target was definitely welcomed by City Council as councilmembers picked this particular offer from more than three dozen other housing developers. Officials estimated a residential project at the future Target site could have generated the construction of up to 135 homes or 250 condominiums. With cheers and applause coming from most in the audience regarding the approval of these two projects, councilmembers also praised the addition of the store as a major benefit to the community.

she was being accused of being involved in drugs. She said her neighbors from Fullerton followed her there. Informant stated that an unknown female subject is yelling that they were law enforcement and had guns.

were refusing to give her the mail and disability check that belonged to her. The informant was possibly insane.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON IN VEHICLE Alcapulco Drive, 33100 Block (4:26 a.m.)

Male was sitting in a blue Ford pickup wearing gloves. When the informant asked him why he was there, he said “Just smokin’ a cigarette.”

Monday, May 17 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 18 WELFARE CHECK Avenida Las Palmas/Calle Real (7:08 p.m.)

An informant called from Northern California requesting a welfare check on her parents who had called her 40 days ago saying they received a call from a suspicious person who had stated their phone line with AT&T was going to be taken over by another company for three days.

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DISTURBANCE / FAMILY DISPUTE Dana Elm, 24800 Block (7:39 p.m.) A female subject called authorities and stated that her husband tried to kill her and then hung up. Her husband called back blaming his wife for calling 911 and hanging up. The female got back on the phone and stated that her husband was angry, spanked her and that her entire buttocks were red.

ROBBERY IN PROGRESS La Paloma, 0 Block (5:59 p.m.) An informant called to report seeing a male subject, tattooed from head to toe, burglarizing the neighbor’s house. The informant told authorities that subject’s grandfather lived at the residence.

KEEP THE PEACE Windjammer Drive, 33700 Block (12:52 p.m.) An informant called stating that her parents locked her out of the house and

Local Marine Killed Kenneth B. May Jr., 26, of the 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force at Camp Pendleton, was recently killed by a roadside bomb while on foot patrol in the Helmand province of Afghanistan.

The tragedy came one day following his second wedding anniversary May 10 to his wife Krystal May. Prior to his death, the young sergeant and San Clemente resident had served two tours of duty in Iraq. His seven-month deployment to Afghanistan began in April.

Both May and his wife reportedly discussed the new dangers associated with his tour to Afghanistan prior to his deployment, and the fact that this particular area of the country would offer a much different scenario than what he had initially seen in Iraq.

The couple were high school sweethearts from Kilgore, Texas and services are set to

SUSPICIOUS PERSON / CIRCUMSTANCE Golden Lantern / Stonehill Drive (9:40 a.m.) An informant called deputies to check on a transient who had set up camp and made his home on the hill.

DRUNK IN PUBLIC Pacific Coast Hwy / Crystal Lantern (8:50 a.m.) An informant called authorities after noticing a male subject drunk in public and walking into traffic.

Sunday, May 16 DISTURBANCE-FAMILY DISPUTE Tiburon, 24000 Block (4:26 p.m.) An informant, who had locked herself in her room, called deputies regarding the subject, her 19 year-old step-daughter, stating the subject was crazy and out of control. She informed deputies that all parties in the residence had been drinking.

Friday, May 14 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Via Sacramento, 26400 Block (7:49 p.m.)

The informant, who is a teacher at an elementary school, called deputies to report six suspicious looking subjects behind a portable classroom, which was near the playground. It appeared to her that the subjects were smoking drugs.

be held in this city for May 21. Krystal also served in the student ministry at the San Clemente campus of Saddleback Church while Kenneth assisted. According to reports from the Associated Press, Kenneth was expected to leave the Marine Corps in 2013.

The other marine killed in the same explosion on May 11 was Cpl. Jeffrey W. Johnson, 21, of Tomball, Texas, while supporting combat operations in Helmand province.

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO

Workshop Scheduled to Gather Input for Master Plan Update Capistrano officials and urban planners from Studio One Eleven on May 26 will host a community workshop to gather input regarding an update for that city’s downtown master plan.

The workshop is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the La Sala room of the Capistrano Regional Library at 31495 El Camino Real.

The workshop will feature a presentation and discussion on the state of Capistrano’s historic downtown. Participants will take part in large and small group work sessions and are encouraged to express their views to identify a shared vision for the downtown’s future.

“The community’s participation is essential to the process,” said Mayor Pro Tem Laura Freese, who serves as chair of the Redevelopment Agency.

Additional workshops are scheduled for the week of June 7. For more information, call 949.234.4572.

DISTURBANCE Del Obispo St. / Blue Fin Drive (2:39 p.m.)

Deputies were called when kids were rolling large boulders down a hill into traffic lanes.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Dana Point Harbor Drive / Pacific Coast Hwy (9:30 a.m.) Authorities were called to check on a transient who was sleeping on a bridge and scaring kids as they walked by.

Thursday, May 13 INVESTIGATE PERSON DOWN Copper Lantern / Pacific Coast Hwy., (7:39 p.m.) Authorities detained a male subject for acting crazy after an informant called stating the subject looked homeless and was lying on the ground with his dog.

DISTURBANCE Monarch Bay Drive, 0 Block (6:30 p.m.) An informant and her male neighbor got into an altercation over the water sprinklers and then retreated to their respective homes.

INVESTIGATE PERSON DOWN Camino De Estrella / Camino De Los Mares, (4:15 p.m.) An informant called authorities after finding a subject in front of the bus stop, lying on the ground and not moving.

CODE ALEX Pacific Coast Hwy / Doheny Park Road (10:18 a.m.) Deputies were on alert to look for a white Chevy Suburban that had just been used in a bank robbery. www.danapointtimes.com

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Nature’s Open for Business Dana Point Nature Interpretive Center is open and well attended

By Andrea Swayne Dana Point Times

urrounded by nature and perched atop the headlands, the newly opened Nature Interpretive Center (located at the terminus of Green Lantern) has welcomed many since its official dedication ceremony and grand opening last month. According to Natural Resources Protection Officer Jeff Rosaler, weekend attendees have numbered somewhere in the area of 500 people per two-day weekend. On Mother’s day alone, he greeted over 350 and the weekday attendance has been fairly consistent at about 70 per day.

The Center is a place where people can experience nature in Dana Point, both within the walls of the building and outside on its looping trail. Visitors can take some time off from the hustle and bustle of daily life and spend some quiet time getting to know the plants, animals and breathtaking topography of the cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean—and hopefully gain a renewed respect for nature and an invigorated desire to help protect it.

The Center seems to appeal to a large cross section of people. “We have many families with children on the weekends,” said Rosaler. “We are working toward adding a children’s section with more interactive activities for kids. Right now we don’t have a lot of hands-on stuff and that’s something that I am excited to build on in the future. During the week we see a lot of people from the area, a lot of locals, many retired folks who are out walking the trails and stop in to see the Center. It’s been a great learning experience for me as well because folks that have lived here a long time tell me stories, sparked by the historic photos on display here, of their memories of the past in Dana Point.”

The Center is still looking for volunteer docents to help interpret the history of the city, natural history and cultural history of the area for visitors. Docent shifts are set up so that each day there are two docent shifts, three and a half hours each. Docents spend part of their time in the Center and part of the time outside on the trail.

“We have about ten docents so far that have gone through the hiring process and are actu-

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Natural Resources Protection Officer Jeff Rosaler stands with a gray whale vertebra in front of a mural by local artist Christopher Pecharka illustrating Alta Californa, San Juan Bay in 1830 when the area was still a part of Mexico. Photo by Andrea Swayne

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Phyllis and Don Delima from Colorado and Shirley and Wes Ellsworth of Long Beach listen as docent Reza Ali explains a model diorama made by high school students in the ROP model making class at San Clemente High School, illustrating the topography of Dana Cove. Photo by Andrea Swayne

ally working right now and another 25 or so that are somewhere in the middle of the process,” said Rosaler. “The Center is open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. so we are going to need a pretty large pool of docents to fill those 48 shifts per month. I am hoping for a pool of at least 40.”

Knowledge of the history or natural history of Dana Point is helpful, but not necessary. Many are volunteering for the learning experience. Essentially docents just need to enjoy talking with people but there is an application process through the city. Even though docents are volunteers, they are considered city staff. Those interested in becoming a docent should stop by for an application. Applications are also available via the city website at www.danapoint.org.

Upon entry to the center, visitors are welcomed with a white board announcing recent animal sightings, photos, the names of docents on duty and other information that changes daily. “I would like to thank local naturalist and retired professor Joel Weintraub who is out on these trails every morning taking photos and recording what’s here,” said Rosaler. “The white board was a donation he brought to the center and was really his idea. He actually took the picture of the long tailed weasel spotted recently and posted it for visitors to see.”

Other recent animal sightings include, San Diego gopher snakes, a western skink, osprey, a roadrunner or two (possibly a nesting pair) and a pair of peregrine falcons.

The view of the ocean from the trail has also provided visitors with numerous whale sightings and a great vantage point to witness other aquatic life in and around the kelp beds.

Inside the Nature Center are taxidermied animals including a bobcat and coyote, along with other specimens representing only animals that have been spotted within

or once lived in this isolated pocket of habitat. Specimens include shells, bones, gray whale baleen, a mako shark jaw, fossilized mammoth tusk and teeth, bird nests and rock samples. Lee Ann Carranza of the Center for Lands Management—the nonprofit organization that oversees the Dana Point Preserve and shares the Center office space with the City Park Department—had a motion sensor camera out on the trail at night. Last year, she captured footage of a bobcat, coyote and raccoons.

Dana Point Historical Society photos also play a large part in the interpretive center giving visitors a look at the way the headlands have changed over time—documenting, not only natural and geological changes, but also man-made changes.

Visitors Shirley and Wes Ellsworth of Long Beach brought friends Phyllis and Don Delima from Colorado on a May 19 visit to the Nature Center. “We really enjoyed ourselves. The Center is very interesting,” said Shirley. “We came to see the old photos because we lived here back in 1956 but everything else was very interesting and beautiful as well.”

“This is part of the overall theme I am trying to portray with the Center. These chronological photos will hopefully give people a real sense of what we are protecting and why we should protect it,” said Rosaler. “We want to answer questions such as: How was it formed in geological terms, what types of fossils have been found here, what happened when this area was ranch land for the Mission, what types of plants were introduced, how did the Native American Acjachemen people use this land, what type of restoration are we now doing to return the area to what we believe is a natural state? These are all questions that we are trying to understand and educate the public on as well.”

First time visitors to the Nature Center Phong Nguyen from Garden Grove and Tuat Huynh from Westminster were passing by and decided to stop in.

Photo by Andrea Swayne

Rosaler is hoping to make the center an evolving piece by having revolving exhibits, visiting exhibits and continuing to enhance the Nature Center and change it through time so that there will be something new to see at every visit.

“I’m just amazed and pleasantly surprised at how many people are visiting the center,” said Dana Point Director of Public Works and Engineering Brad Fowler during a recent visit to the Center. “I was actually riding my bike in Huntington Beach last weekend and even people there were talking with me about the Nature Interpretive Center here, so it’s drawing, not only Dana Point residents, but visitors from all over Orange County.”

Rosaler shares Fowler’s delight, having greeted visitors from many other states and international travelers as well. Whether you’re a visitor to Dana Point from thousands of miles away or a long-time resident, a visit to the Nature Interpretive Center is quite a treat.

The Dana Point Preserve Trail and parking lot hours are 7 a.m. to sunset. The Nature Interpretive Center hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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EYE ON DP HARBOR HAPPENINGS

BY BARBARA MERRIMAN

Hurray for Opening Day!

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pening Day, 2010 for the two yacht clubs in Dana Point Harbor was Saturday, May 16. The weather was overcast, with a cool breeze—not the picture postcard perfect day everyone had hoped for. But, because of the cloudy skies, no one got sunburned and no one got too hot sitting out in the blazing sun with all our Navy blue blazers on! Members of Dana Point Yacht Club and Dana West Yacht Club were grateful for the moderate temperatures.

The McCarten children (and their young parents and young grandparents) were among the day’s attendees.

They are regulars at the club and their youthful enthusiasm is contagious! It’s fun to see all the members of the yacht club dressed in their blue blazers and white pants (or skirts as the case may be) but it’s even more fun to see the kids emulate the look.

B Y B A R B A R A The future of our yacht clubs is in the junior members and we are MERRIMAN happily nourishing our juniors!

Seeing everyone don their “yachting finery” only happens once a year because, a good deal of the time, members dress in jeans or shorts. The “look” alone is one of the things special about Opening Day! Opening Days at most American yacht clubs are a chance to catch up with friends you haven’t seen all winter, and a chance to enjoy the pomp and ceremony associated with the traditions of Opening Day. Except in California— here we never close! Here, we never pull our boats out of the water and winterize them and let them sit “on the hard” all winter. Here, we don’t pull the docks out of the water to protect them from freezing and being damaged.

Dana Point Yacht Club had a symbolic closing on Friday evening, just before the morning of the Opening Day Ceremony. It was a great excuse for a party, but we were only closed for about 10 minutes, then we were led back into the club through the back door!

The day starts with a boat parade which combines boats from both yacht clubs. They motor through the harbor led by the fire-engine red Harbor Patrol boat, spouting its water cannons, making an impressive sight. The parade files past the anchored review boats from DPYC and DWYC, where each boat is recognized with a salute from the Commodore and Staff Commodores and Flag Officers of the clubs. The sailboats and powerboats are all “dressed” with code flags in the proper order, a champagne bottle hanging

Jim Faustini, former Staff Commodore of Dana Point Yacht club, standing while the Marine Hymn is being played. Behind him, seated are other Staff Commodores and their brides, waiting for their chance to stand when their hymn is played. Photo by Nicole McCarten

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Myelin, Dublin and “Wookie” McCarten dressed in “yachting attire” on opening day at the Dana Point Yacht Club. Photo by Nicole McCarten

Dana Point Well Represented at Newport to Ensenada Race The 63rd Annual Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race, April 23 to 24, saw many Dana Point boats competing for glory in the classic 125.5 nautical mile race.

Barbara Merriman’s boat ARCA anchored in the turning basin with Staff Commodores onboard saluting each boat in the parade as they passed by. Photo by Connie Moore

in the water at the bow, and a shackle at the stern, keeping the flag lines taut. After the parade completes the review, the boats are then put away in their slips and the owners and crews all come to each of the clubs for the ceremony and a spread of wonderful food and beverages.

The Pendleton Marine Color Guard presents the colors.

In Dana Point, the Opening Day Ceremonies are usually on Armed Forces Day. Because of this, after the color guard does their thing, a wonderful medley of songs from the five branches of service is played and people in the audience stand when they hear the song from the branch of service that they served in. The Eight Bell Ceremony is performed in memory of the sailors who have crossed the bar this year.

Cannons are fired for the recognition of each Flag Officer, but if you are not expecting the blast, it might necessitate a change of clothing! (The booms are startling, to say the least.) Visiting officers from area yacht clubs are introduced and a bit of the club’s prowess in the recent Ensenada race is boasted about!

After all, boating is what yacht clubs are all about, and racing is part of that tradition. This year, DPYC scored eight first-place perpetual trophies—five for racing, one for most entries, one for most wins, and one for most mugs! (You get a mug for first, second, third or fourth). Come see our bulging trophy case, and if you are interested in boating or, if you own a boat, consider becoming a member and meeting others who share your interest. Check out www.dpyc.org to see for yourself what fun you can have in this harbor!

Five class wins in the race (by PHRF corrected handicap time) and the winner of the Brass Spittoon Award for the slowest corrected time went to Dana Point sailors. Here are the winning teams and their official times.

PHRF-E (17): Rasa (Islander 36T), Ken Ziegler, Dana Point Yacht Club, ET 24:39:55/CT 19:51:16.

PHRF-G (11): Wiwo Ole II (Cheoy Lee Robb 35), Daniel Hodge/Tony Cozab, Dana Point Yacht Club, ET 25:13:42/ CT 18:32:06.

DOUBLEHANDED (7): Wiwo Ole II (Cheoy Lee Robb 35), Daniel Hodge/Tony Cozab, Dana Point Yacht Club, ET 25:13:42/CT 18:32:06.

ALL-WOMAN (3): Sol Mate (Beneteau 35S5), Cindy Wynne, Dana Point Yacht Club, ET 25:02:23/CT 20:32:33.

CRUZ NB (7): Fair Havens (Newport 28), Dave Griffin, Dana Point Yacht Club, ET 27:12:50/CT 19:41:02.

BRASS SPITTOON: (slowest corrected time, racing div.)

Exit Strategy (Jeanneau 46.5), Steve Ginder, Dana West Yacht Club, ET 29:38:27/CT 27:20:24 (finished 5:58:27 Saturday, April 24).

—Andrea Swayne Source: Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race official results

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Props, Recognitions and Morsels of Info Join the Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment Support Group in a special celebration of the 5th Marine Regiment’s 93rd Birthday (June1917) at Cannons Seafood Grill on Wednesday, June 9 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

“With Col. Buhl and Regimental Combat Team 5 deploying next year to Afghanistan, this may be the only opportunity to celebrate this historic occasion,” said 5th Marine Regiment Support Group President, Pete Hammer. “Please be reminded that the 5th Marines are the most decorated Regiment in Marine Corps history which, with great sacrifice, is quite an honor and distinction.”

The cocktail reception birthday party will include a wide selection of Hors d’oeuvres, no-host bar, dessert bar with chocolate fountain and coffee. A champagne toast cake cutting, similar to that which occurs at all Marine Corps Birthday Balls will also take place. The oldest and youngest Marine present will be acknowledged with their own sword-sliced piece of cake. Col. Buhl and his command are, once again, pulling out all the stops. A static display of Marine Vehicles will be situated outside the restaurant, along with some troops to meet and greet guests. Proceeds from this event will support the Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment Support Group’s effort to take even better care of our Marines and their families whether deployed or here at Camp Pendleton. The cost of this benefit is $30 per person. Make reservations today by calling 949.496.6146, as patio seating is limited. For more information, log on to www.danapoint5thmarines.com. Cannons is located at 34344 Green Lantern in Dana Point.

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South Orange County School of the Arts at Dana Hills High School is gearing up for the 2010 Showcase & Arts Celebration Party on Saturday, June 12 at the San Juan Hills High Performing Arts Center. The Showcase silent auction at the event is an important fundraiser for SOCSA and they are asking for help from the public with auction item donations. Donations can include things like: Gift baskets, musical instruments, certificates for dining, hotel stays, spa or salon services, tickets to events or fun attractions, fine housewares like china or silver, artwork, bikes, toy cars, porcelain dolls, etc.

SOCSA Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, so any donations made by individuals or businesses is tax deductible.

All donors will receive a tax letter for their records. A donor letter with event information and a donor form in PDF format can be downloaded from the SOCSA website at http://www.SOCSArts.org/Showcase_Auction_letter_and_form.pdf. Donations can be dropped off at the SOCSA office at Dana Hills. Please note “Showcase Auction” on the item, or call 949.637.9208 to arrange for pick up. Questions should be directed via email to vp-corporate@socsarts.org.

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A panel discussion titled, “Everything you need to know about senior living options” will be held on May 22 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Aegis of Dana Point, 26922 Camino de Estrella.

South Orange County Alliance presents a panel of experts covering topics such as reverse mortgage, realty, lifeline, home care and assisted living. Call 949.488.2650 to RSVP for this free event. Light refreshments will be served.

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The San Clemente Garden Club presents the 2010 Garden Tour on Saturday, June 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year the tour features three gardens in San Clemente and three gardens in San Juan Capistrano.

This self-guided tour includes distinctively different garden styles where ideas for design, unusual plant material and innovative hardscape provide inspiration for your own garden creations. Proceeds from the tour support the scholarship program and community horticulture projects. Advance tickets are available through June 4 for $25 each. Tickets purchased at the gardens on the day of the tour are $30 each and are available at 2410 S. Ola Vista, San Clemente. A group discount for 10 or more tickets is available. Optional prepaid box lunches by Angels Touch Catering will be available for purchase for $12 each prior to the day of the tour. To purchase tickets and/or lunch, please go to www.sanclementegardenclub.com for the ticket order form or to purchase tickets online.

For more information please contact Mary Mohr at 949.498.2818 or send an email to go4mohr@cox.net.

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RJ’s Café is hosting a dinner to benefit Craig Brandmeier’s fight against leukemia on May 25 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dinner is $25 per person and includes dinner, beverages, beer, wine and musical entertainment. Craig is the son of Judy and Brad Brandmeier, owners of Beacon Printing. After a short remission, Craig’s condition recently took a turn for the worse and medical bills are once again mounting. Craig grew up in Dana Point but is now living in Oregon. RJ’s Café is located at 25001 Dana Point Harbor Drive. For more information call 949.218.5757.

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The Dana Point Yacht Club is now accepting applications for their 2010 DPYC Junior Sailing Program, June 28 through August 6. The program develops knowledgeable and capable youth sailors and instills in them a passion for the sport of sailing, which will lay the foundation for the future of Dana Point Yacht Club and the sport of sailing. The Dana Point Yacht Club Junior Sailing Program is a nonprofit endeavor that sponsors and instructs youth sailing in and around Dana Point Harbor.

Participating children will learn to sail and will have a lot of fun doing it. Basic sailing skills instruction is incorporated with fun activities, such as sailing to the West Basin Sand Bar, picnics, races, scavenger hunts, sailing sponge-tag and double-handed sailing. The goal of the program is to develop solid sailing skills, seamanship, sportsmanship, water safety, racing skills, and to have lots of summer fun. The DPYC Junior Sailing Program serves all of Dana Point Harbor and surrounding South Orange County communities. Their affiliated Foundation maintains their fleet of Naples Sabots, Lasers, and Collegiate Flying Juniors (CFJs). Applications are available at the front desk or online at www.dpyc.org. For more information, log on to the website or send an email to juniors@dpyc.org.

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The Hawaiian Surf Club of San Onofre will be hosting their annual Polynesian Festival on Saturday, May 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Luau Feast from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the San Clemente Community Center at Avenida Del Mar and North Calle Seville in downtown San Clemente. Admission is free. The festival motto—E malama i ka ha Hawai’i “To perpetuate the spirit of Hawai’i”—comes to life through Hawaiian food, dance and entertainment. There will be entertainment and special demonstrations throughout the day, Polynesian arts and crafts, clothing, music products, books, special workshops, antique surfer woodie car exhibit, California Surf Museum exhibit, Surfrider Foundation booth, Hawaiian food plate lunches and other special activities. The doors for the Luau Feast will open at 5 p.m. Tickets for the Luau Feast are $25 for Adults and $10 for children 11 and under. For advance ticket purchase call Dan O’dowd at 714.396.0475. Tickets will also be available during the day event at the club booth and at the door on night of event. For more information, visit the website at www.hawaiiansurfclub.com For vendor information please call Monica Acuna at 949.547.4780.

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The Dana Point Historical Society will celebrate Founder’s Day on Wednesday, May 26, 6 p.m. at the Dana Point Community House on San Juan Avenue in Dana Point.

This year’s Founder’s Day honoree will be fifty plus year resident of Dana Point, Lynn Muir. Muir’s local architectural firm dates back to 1963. Since then, in addition to designing several key buildings in town, he has served as: Parks and Recreation board director, Chamber of Commerce president, Specific Plan Review board member, Dana Point Village committee member, International Palm Society director and more.

Lynn’s son Gerald will explain how one man has accomplished so many things without leaving town, except for architectural assignments in far-away places like Laguna Beach.

Dana Point Historical Society life members will also be honored. The meeting is open to the public and admission is free.

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Girl Scouts from Troop 538 joined more than 5,300 girls from six states at the annual West Coast Girl Scout tradition, Golden Gate Bridging. Troop 538 ceremoniously crossed the Golden Gate Bridge on Saturday, May 8 in a day-long event in San Francisco’s Presidio. Bridging is a traditional Girl Scout celebration of accomplishments where girls make the transition from the younger girl to the older girl program. Participating in Golden Gate Bridging, on one of the most famous and beautiful bridges in the world, made the bridging process even more special for Troop 538. These girls have been planning to attend Golden Gate Bridging for an entire year, selling cookies and holding garage sales to help raise funds.

“This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our troop,” said Shelly Reyland, Troop coleader. “Our girls have worked so hard, and our journey across the bridge was so meaningful as we took in the natural beauty of the ocean, the mountains, and the bay with thousands of other girls.” The girls who have been together since Kindergarten, have completed many service projects and are finalizing their Bronze Service project next month. The girls attend St. Edward the Confessor Catholic School in Dana Point.

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Rest in Peace Beloved Lily

The gray whale that spent a week at the Harbor dies

By Andrea Swayne Dana Point Times

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he saga of Lily the whale came to an unfortunate end on the afternoon of May 14 when the body of the juvenile gray whale who captured hearts—not only in Dana Point, but around the world—washed up on Doheny State Beach.

As was happening throughout the week, the sight of Lily drew crowds of onlookers, though this group was much more solemn as they witnessed closure to her story—many with tears rolling down their cheeks.

The saga of Lily the Dana Point Harbor whale was an emotional rollercoaster for many.

Concern—at her first emaciated and sickly appearance in the harbor on Monday.

Happiness—as she left the harbor on her own that afternoon.

More worry—on Tuesday as she returned and it was discovered that she was entangled with fishing nets and ropes.

Elation—as she was freed from her entanglement and seemed to be reenergized and headed to catch up with her pod on their way to northern arctic waters.

Grave concern—on Thursday, as she once again returned to the harbor and appeared to be drifting listlessly with the current.

And then, sadness—as she took her final breath and her body came to rest on the sand.

Judy Kane was amongst the crowd on the jetty. She lives on the hill overlooking Doheny, heard news helicopters overhead, turned on her television, saw that Lily had washed up onshore and came down to the beach to say goodbye. “I’ve spent my entire adult life waiting for a close encounter with a whale and I was just hoping she would be alive,” said Kane, choking back tears.

“They’re taking her back to her ocean home.”

A team of rangers and lifeguards prepared Lily for her burial at sea. Doheny State Beach Supervising Ranger Jim Serpa led the team as they took a few small flesh samples to be studied at a lab in order to determine if there were any toxins present in her body and to perform other tests. They then attached a tow strap to her tail fluke in order to pull the body ten miles out to sea for burial, as is protocol according to Serpa.

Her burial at sea ensures that the circle of life continues and her death, like the many that die naturally each year, is not in vain.

According to marine biologists, the immense bodies of deceased whales sink to the bottom of the ocean and become mini ecosystems unto themselves—nurturing fish and other

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Clockwise from top: A State Park Ranger holds a tow strap fastened to Lily’s tail in preparation for her burial at sea; The spout of baleen whales is heartshaped due to their two blow holes; Onlookers stand silently on the jetty for a few extra moments, after Lily was gone, to bid Dana Point’s beloved gray whale farewell; Photos by Andrea Swayne Pounds of gill netting and other entanglements were removed from Lily two days before she died. Courtesy of Ocean Institute

small organisms that, in turn, nurture the next generation of whales.

Another, more cerebral reason that her death will not be in vain is due to the thousands of humans who had a chance to become acquainted with her—either via news reports or directly—during her final days in the waters off Dana Point. Many who had never seen a gray whale up close developed a strong affinity for the ailing creature. The sight of her struggle to survive despite the man-made entanglement causing her distress provided a graphic example of the harm that humans are causing

in the ocean environment and illustrates the need to take better care of the Earth and its creatures.

Memories of this special whale will live on in the hearts of the many that fell in love with her. Even her spout was special.

Children watching from the rock jetty during more hopeful days early in the week “oohed” and “ahhed” at the heart shaped spray she shot from her blow hole.

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whales have one blow hole and baleen whales like Lily have two, making for a signature heart-shaped spray.)

As the boat moved slowly away with Lily’s body in tow, a huge flock of seagulls—numbering in the thousands—took to the air, like a “fly-by” salute, as Dana Point bid farewell to the young whale, who spent her last days in our beautiful harbor and is now, truly free.

Rest in peace, beloved Lily. DP

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GUEST OPINION: By Sara Wan, California Coastal Commissioner and Penny Elia, Orange County Whale Rally Coordinator

Mourning the Death of a Whale W atching the plight of Lily, the Gray whale, reminded us of our love for her and her species. How easily we connect with them and how much we sympathize with them because we recognize they are intelligent, caring beings that love, communicate and feel pain. As we waited and hoped for her safety but learned all too tragically that she had died, it reminded me of how we humans have put all of these magnificent species in enormous danger. They face the impacts of fishing, sound, pollution, and global warming to name just a few. And now, unfortunately, there is the renewed threat of commercial and so called scientific and aboriginal whaling. Putting it bluntly, there is no painless way to kill a whale, nor should we want to even if there were.

Whales are attacked with harpoons that explode within them. They usually have to endure repeated strikes. After the harpoon explodes the whale is electrocuted and dragged through the water until it drowns. Sometimes the harpoons don’t explode and secondary methods are used including shooting them with high-caliber rifles.

In 1986 the environmental movement achieved a stunning success. The IWC (international Whaling Commission) imposed a moratorium on commercial whaling. The

moratorium has only had partial success since countries like Norway and Iceland have refused to comply with it, Japan has gone around the moratorium by conducting socalled “scientific whaling” and aboriginal hunting has been allowed for subsistence and cultural reasons, including murdering 140 of Lily’s relatives per year. Since 1986 over 41,000 whales have been slaughtered that these nations admit to. Many more have been killed and either not reported or died when their bodies were unable to be recovered. In spite of the dysfunction of the IWC this has still meant that far fewer whales have met this horrible fate than before. Now the IWC has proposed to effectively lift the moratorium for 10 years and to allow the international trade in whale meat and whale products. The legalized whaling would even be allowed in the Southern Ocean Sanctuary and endangered species are included in the list of those allowed to be killed. The end result of this, since the IWC does not have the ability to implement any controls or enforce the quotas, will be open season on whales.

There can be no justification for allowing this. We know these are highly intelligent, biologically advanced, sentient creatures with complex communication skills and brain function rivaling our own. When we learned of this plan

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Online Reader Poll Do you feel a special connection with marine mammals like dolphins and whales?

Yes. There’s just something about them.

86% No. They’re just animals. I think that’s weird.

8% I have never really thought about it.

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and that the Obama Administration is poised to support it, we cried and decided something must be done about it. We believe that concerned citizens should send a strong statement that in California we do not support this. As a result there will be 16 protest rallies, one in every coastal county and two in San Mateo county on Sunday May 23. On that date, we will join hands along the coast and stand united in our show of support for the whales and send a message to the President: “Mr. President, keep your promise, oppose commercial whaling.” We urge everyone to join with us on that day and come to your local rally in Laguna Beach, 10 a.m. at Main Beach Park. For more information go to www.wanconservancy.org 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.

GUEST OPINION: By Joel Bishop

Sustainable Living: My New Personal Directive I ’m a relatively green guy. I am concerned about how I affect the environment, and do my best to keep sustainability in my mind. I first ran for the water board fourteen years ago because of concerns with urban runoff, ocean pollution and the sight of a dead seal on Strands beach. I wanted to make a difference and to participate in the process and discussions. I think that our water quality in Dana Point has improved immensely since then. Baby Beach, once perennially posted now boasts of accessible clean water. Strands and Salt Creek are routinely rated A+ by Heal the Bay. We still, have work to do in Doheny, but engineers and government folks are working on solutions today.

On my recent trip to Korea I reflected on many environmental issues. In my observation, about half of the cars were Hyundais. Koreans buy their own production, for whatever reason, and support their own industry. I like this, and plan to incorporate it into my life by buying only cars made in the US. This supports our economy and reduces the carbon used in transporting cars from overseas. Ocean freighters are www.danapointtimes.com

some of the worst polluters in the LA basin.

I don’t need them, thank you. Likewise locally grown food, especially produce, is in my sights. I can support local farmers, reduce transportation costs, and probably get a better product by shopping at our weekly farmer’s market. Done!

I recently saw a story on ’60 minutes’ Joel Bishop about manufacturing production in China.

Too many of our imports are coming form third world countries. The environmental pollution in China is unacceptable.

Production of denim is destroying entire water systems.

Heavy metals and computer manufacture are devastating the air and harming the workers. I look for eco-friendly companies in China. Apple is one, and I will support them because of it. I emailed Levis today to ascertain their dedication to the environment before I will buy another pair of jeans.

Sustainable living in my new personal directive. The AQMD has a new iPhone app that determined that I use

137% of normal for my carbon footprint. This is mostly due to my excessive travel schedule. I am fine tuning my irrigation to reduce water consumption and trying to be more efficient with my household usage as well. My new plan is to go solar to reduce my carbon load. I am going to be able to provide 100% of my personal electrical needs by installing solar panels on my roof. There is a seven-year payback on the financial side but an immediate personal gratification in the process.

Additionally I will install a green roof where possible by placing plant systems on the roof as well.

Promoting sustainability is not a radical or new idea.

Wacko environmentalists are not the only ones participating.

Being green is good in itself. As we conserve resources and reduce our consumption we improve our local communities.

It’s not that hard and worth the effort.

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

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

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HERITAGE OF FRANCE WINE TASTING

5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. San Clemente Wine Company welcomes Peter Mahan of Heritage of France Imports. Tasting fee is $15 for 7 wines with cheese, crackers & chocolate. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

SMUCKER’S STARS ON ICE

7:30 p.m. All-star cast of ice skaters featuring Evan Lysacek and other Olympians at the Honda Center. Tickets start at $25.

2695 E. Katella, Anaheim, 714.704.2500, www.hondacenter.com.

KITAKA & FRIENDS

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

LORD OF THE STRINGS

7:30 p.m. Maui native Jeff Peterson plays Hawaiian guitar music as part of the concert series at the Dana Point Community House.

Tickets $25. 24642 San Juan Ave., Dana Point, 949.842.2227, www.lordofthestringsconcerts.com.

LIVE MUSIC CRUISE

7 p.m.-8 p.m. Dana Wharf’s live band music cruise kicks off aboard the 95-foot Dana Pride featuring indoor/outdoor seating and a full bar. Tickets $10. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

WILD CHILD

8 p.m. Tribute to The Doors at The Coach House. Also featuring The Dealers and The Who Revue. Tickets $20. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

UNDERCOVER

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

OFFWHITE

9:30 p.m. The local band plays at Molly Blooms Irish Bar & Restaurant. 2391 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente 92672, 949.218.0120, www.mollybloomspub.com.

THE KING & I

8 p.m. Last weekend to see the famous Rodgers and Hammerstein play at Camino Real Playhouse. Tickets $26. Final show May 23.

31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.489.8082, www.caminorealplayhouse.org.

STEVE COPELAND & RAGIN SUN

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

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Mariachis return to Mission San Juan Capistrano from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, May 22 for the Sixth Annual Battle of the Mariachis Festival, part of the 2010 Imagination Celebration.

Held in the Mission’s Central Courtyard, festivities include a day full of live mariachi music, authentic Mexican food, Ballet Folkloric dance workshop, a Mariachi 101 workshop, and a puppet theater with performances throughout Courtesy photo the day.

Food vendors on site will include: El Adobe de Capistrano, Ricardo’s Mexican Restaurant, and El Campeon. Alcohol is prohibited.

Amateur Mariachi performers compete for cash prizes

saturday22 forecast: sunny • high: 65° low: 48°

TACK UP SAN JUAN

9 a.m. Two-day event featuring a trail ride, dancing, barbecues, music, raffles, clinics, classes and more at Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park and Blenheim Farms. 30752 La Pata Road, SJC, 949.633.4040, www.tackupsanjuan.com.

BATTLE OF THE MARIACHIS and more before a panel of expert and community judges: Desiree Garcia, UCLA Baccalaureate Graduate in Ethnomusicology and Music Director, Vocalist, and Private Trumpet Instructor; Lauryn Salazar, Member of Nueva Generación in Los Angeles and UCLA Ph.D. candidate in Ethnomusicology; Alexander “Sandy” Nalle, Sales Professional for CB Richard Ellis Real Estate; Dr. Lon Uso, City of San Juan Capistrano Mayor; Javier Mier, Chairman of the Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Board and CEO of The Mier Benefit Group.

To purchase tickets in advance, visit www.missionsjc.com or call 949.234.1300.

IGOR PRADO & LYNWOOD SLIM

8 p.m.–11:30 p.m. A special Blues Fest after party at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

ROLLING THE STONES

8 p.m. Rolling Stones tribute band at The Coach House with Fully Loaded and Brain Salad. Tickets $15. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

FAT PLANT MAN & WORKSHOP

SOCSA SPRING PLAY

EXTREME MOTORSPORTS EXPO

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10 a.m.-3 p.m. Learn about rare and exotic bonzai succulents at Goin Native. Event inlcude plant sale, demonstrations and activities. Fees apply. 31661 Los Rios St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.525.0424, www.goinnative.net.

10 a.m.-7 p.m. OC Fairgrounds. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.708.1500, www.extrememotorsportsexpo.com.

7 p.m. South Orange County School of the Arts special production.

Stay tuned. Porthole Theater, 33333 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.240.1994, www.socsarts.org.

forecast: few showers • high: 65° low: 49°

DOHENY BLUES FESTIVAL

13th Annual Doheny Blues Festival takes Editor’s The to the stage—actually three stages—this Pick weekend at Doheny State Beach. Come on out and enjoy an impressive musical lineup in a festival atmosphere featuring a micro-brew tasting, food court, vendor village and the Kidz Ecofest, the Wyland Foundation’s mobile learning center. The Black Crowes headline the musical lineup on Saturday which includes performances

by Tajo Mahan and The Phantom Blues Band, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Jackie Greene, Black Joe Lewis and the Honey bears and many more. The fun and music continues on Sunday as headliner, Crosby Stills and Nash take the stage. Sunday’s lineup also includes The Robert Cray Band and Booker T. Jones, to name a few. Advance tickets are available through May 21 and can be purchased online at www.omegaevents.com/dohenyblues or at Wahoo’s Fish Tacos locations, Doheny State Beach Visitors’ Center and Smokey’s House of BBQ. Advance ticket prices are: Single day $50, kids 6-12 single day $10, under 5 free. Two-day passes are $80. Log on to the website for special VIP and Gold ticket features and pricing. Adult tickets will be $5 more at the gate and kids’ tickets will be $15.

DANA POINT FARMERS MARKET

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

TOMORROW’S ARTISTS TODAY

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.

ROLLER DERBY

6:30 p.m. Watch the ladies of South Coast Roller Derby “Lagunatics” take on the Hidden City Derby Girls for SCRD’s first home bout! Capistrano Sports Rink, 2 Via Positiva, San Juan Capistrano,www.southcoastrollerderby.org.

EXPLORING SAN JUAN HOTSPRINGS & COLD SPRING CANYON HIKE

8 a.m. Join a Caspers Park Naturalist for a 3-mile hike in San Juan Hot Springs and Cold Spring Canyon and learn history. Free.

33401 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.923.2208, www.ocparks.com.

PYRATE ADVENTURE SAIL

2 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Cast off for an adventure aboard the Spirit of Dana Point and experience “pyrates” and sailors during the Golden Age of Sail. Tickets $40 adults, $23 for children, ages 4-12 (members discounted). 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr., Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.

RANDY RUSK

8 p.m. Saddleback College music professor performs original acoustic music at BeachFire Ladera. It’s also Sunday Bloody Sunday with discounted drinks. 25682 Crown Valley Pkwy., Ladera Ranch, 949.542.7700, www.beachfire.com.

CRAIG COLLEY

6 p.m.–9 p.m. Acoustic rock at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

JAZZ & CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH

10:30 a.m.–3 p.m. The Tom Morey Jazz Quartet entertains during Sunday brunch at Salt Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com.

KIDS FISHING CLINIC

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

PUB CRAWL

7 p.m. Special event at OC Tavern with music, dancing, drinks and more. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.

FLYING 57’S

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

GETTING OUT

DP Times Restaurant Spotlight

Jacobi’s on the Alley

By David Zimmerle

RATE IT!

102 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente, 949.361.9586

Have you eaten at this restaurant?

BEST KNOWN FOR: Napa Burger or Spicy Burger MOST POPULAR ITEM: Flat Iron Steak with cilantro citrus sauce Jacobi’s on the Alley is a gem where guests can have fun and enjoy a moderately priced meal—you won’t find any item here over $15. Owner Mark Jacobi drew from his experiences at Sun Dried Tomato and created a quirky establishment where urban New York loft meets the beach. The building’s space exudes a chic demeanor with wooden floors highlighted by a galvanized steel ceiling. It’s also right in line with new American Cuisine, and serves a competitive list of burgers. “Fifty percent of people who’ve tried them have said it’s one of the best they’ve had,” Jacobi said. “I even had an 88-year-old woman say it was the best burger she’s had bar none, and that’s coming from someone with a lot of experience.” Jacobi stresses the idea of being different in everything that’s done in the kitchen. The Napa Burger is a testament to that effort with its cornichons, gorgonzola cheese, grilled onions soaked in a cabernet sauce touched with a French Dijon aioli. And the Spicy Burger throws a unique burst on the pallet with its grilled passilla peppers, pickles, jalapenos, jack cheese and chipotle aioli. Beer and wine are on hold for the next month, but the restaurant will look to have 30 different beers by bottle, including nine taps. Until then, patrons are encouraged to bring their own wine as there is no corkage fee.

Jacobi’s on the Alley. Photo by Heidi Mefferd

Go to www.danapointtimes.com and rate your overall experience.

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

Last week online voters gave

Rick’s Café

¼ 26762 Verdugo Street, San Juan Capistrano, 949.661.3456

PRICE RANGE: $10 to $15 PAYMENT: Cash or credit cards RESERVATIONS: Not necessary HOURS: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday; dinner 5 p.m. nightly Tuesday through Sunday

(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.

monday24 forecast: sunny • high: 67° low: 50°

MOMMY MOVIE MONDAY

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

MONDAYS WITH MATT

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

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.

MEET THE AUTHOR

4 p.m.–8 p.m. All local published authors are invited to attend the Casa Romantica event to meet the public, talk about their books and offer signed copies; and local residents can meet area writers.

Free for authors; open to the public. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

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.

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.

tuesday25 forecast: sunny • high: 69° low: 52°

OCEANS OF INSPIRATION BREAKFAST

HALF-PRICED OCEAN TRIPS: EXTENDED

WELL WELL WEDNESDAY

MARK LIDDELL & THE WRANGLERS

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10 a.m. Dana Wharf offers discounts on whale watching, fishing, etc, every Tuesday—and now Wednesdays too for a select time.

Whale watching is $14.50 to $19.50 each. Reservations recommended. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

7:30 p.m. Live 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.

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

BENNY

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

wednesday26 forecast: mostly sunny • high: 68° low: 53°

AFTER SCHOOL CLUB

4 p.m. Kids can do activites and more at the Dana Point Library.

33841 Niguel Road, Dana Point, 949.496.5517, www.ocpl.org.

DANA POINT COASTAL ARTS CONCERT SERIES

7:30 p.m. Virtuoso violinist Mira Khomik performs a variety of solo violin works at St. Edward’s Church. Tickets $12 adults, $8 students, seniors and military. 33926 Calle La Primavera, Dana Point, www.dpcoastalarts.org.

LADIES NIGHT

8 p.m.–12 a.m. Dance the night away to current top-40 hits, Latin and R&B music at Brio Tuscany Grille. 24050 Camino del Avion, Suite B, Dana Point, 949.443.1476, www.briorestaurant.com.

BRANDI SMITH & MICK TARAS

CHEESE & WINE PAIRING CLASS

REFLEX

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.

6:30 p.m. Starr Cornwall, cheesemonger formally of The Montage, and Marcelino Cosio, sommelier, will be pairing cheeses & wines from France at San Clemente Wine Company. Reservations required, call now. Tasting fee is $35 for 5 wines and cheeses, chocolate, materials and instruction. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

DEBLOIS BILLEDGE

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

DAN LEFLER

7:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Eclectic rock at Renaissance.

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

POOL & KARAOKE

POOL TOURNAMENT

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

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

CURIOSITY CARTS

COMEDY NIGHT

www.danapointtimes.com

forecast: mostly sunny • high: 68° low: 53°

KIDS STORYTIME AT THE CASA

8 a.m. Learn more about the Ocean Institute and its programs at the breakfast. Make reservations now. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.

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.

3 p.m.-close. Locals’ happy hour all night and live music by The Tripp Sicks Duo playing Americana / Roots Rock, Reggae, Hip Hop, Soul & Funk. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

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

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.

7:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m. 80’s rock at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

UPCOMING: SATURDAY, MAY 29

POLYNESIAN FESTIVAL AND LUAU

10 a.m.-10 p.m. Celebrate the culture and spirit of Hawaii at the San Clemente Community Center sponsored by The Hawaiian Surf Club of San Onofre. Festival is free; tickets for Luau feast are $25 adults, $10 kids. 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente, 714.369.0475, www.hawaiiansurfclub.com.

UPCOMING: SUNDAY, MAY 30

KSBR BIRTHDAY BASH JAZZ FESTIVAL

3 p.m. More than 40 artists including big stars perform contemporary jazz at the Village Green at Oso Viejo Park for the Saddleback College radio station event. Advance tickets begin at $45.

24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, 949-582-4656, www.ksbr.org.

For our full calendar, visit the “Event Calendar” at www.danapointtimes.com.

Have an event?

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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

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Groomers for the Gulf Camp Bow Wow collects fur and hair from local groomers and salons for use in cleaning up the Gulf oil spill

By Andrea Swayne Dana Point Times

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ith growing concern over the severity of the recent oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, salons and groomers across the country have been asked to collect their clippings for use in hair mats and hair booms—sausage shaped tubes of hair contained inside recycled nylons and mesh—being used to encircle and contain the spill.

Camp Bow Wow doggie day camp in San Clemente headed up the local collection effort, and on Friday, May 14 made the rounds in Dana Point and San Clemente to pick up the bags of hair and fur collected by participating businesses.

The Exxon Valdez spill back in 1989 inspired Alaskan hair stylist Phil McCrory to invent the hair mat, recognizing that hair naturally attracts oil and that salons have a never ending supply of it. Since 2000, Matter of Trust—a nonprofit organization coordinating the nationwide effort to collect materials used in providing this safe, nontoxic method to help with the cleanup efforts—has part-

JTC Salon owner Colin Godard and client Pat Reed are just finishing up with a hair cut at the Dana Point salon when Camp Bow Wow volunteers arrived to pick up the JTC donation of hair clippings. Photo by Andrea Swayne

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nered with McCrory in involving thousands of salons in the program, according to a Matter of Trust press release.

The Gulf spill may surpass the 1989 Exxon Valdez spill and is a serious environmental disaster capable of causing negative effects in a much larger area than the gulf.

Recognizing this, Camp Bow Wow owner Kimberly Simons registered with Matter of Trust, as a collection organizer.

VIP Pet Spa owner Kristin Hrenkevich and brother Matt, Pet Treasures owner participated in fur collection. “I’d just like to thank Camp Bow Wow for organizing the pet hair pick up. We at Pet Treasures and VIP really like to be involved with anything to help the community,” said Kristin. “And it’s really nice for pet related industries to collaborate and work together for the benefit of the community. We have a neverending supply of dog hair and will continue to participate for as long as it’s needed. It’s easy and it helps, so we’ll do it.”

After Simons and Shea made the rounds in San Clemente, it was off to Dana Point’s Dawgy Style pet spa to pick up more fur.

“I’ve known the people at Camp Bow Wow for some time. We cross-refer a lot of business and when they told me about the cause, I got right on board. Nature’s first and most of the food in the world comes from the ocean. We just want to help out,” said Dawgy Style owner Vincent McPherson. “We will continue for as long as it’s necessary.”

The collection wasn’t limited to dog hair.

Colin Godwin, owner of JTC Salon in Dana Point also contributed human hair clippings to the cause. Located right next door to Dawgy Style, Godwin heard about the effort from the McPherson’s and was happy to get involved. “I am more than happy to contribute,” said Godwin. “Hair just goes in the trash, why not put it to some good use.”

Godwin was just finishing up styling his client Pat Reed’s hair when Simons and Shea came to pick up his donation. Reed was surprised to learn that some of her hair will eventually end up helping to soak up the oil spill. “I’m glad to do my bit,” she said, “I hope it works.”

The bags of fur and hair were taken to UPS Store 4465 on Avenida Pico in San Clemente for packing and shipping. Owner James Pak donated packaging materials

Camp Bow Wow volunteers collect fur from San Clemente pick-up spot, Pet Treasures. (L to R) Kiki, VIP Pet Spa owner Kristin Hrenkevich, Camp Bow Wow owner Kimberly Simons, Camp Bow Wow Camp Scout Melissa Shea and Pet Treasures owner Matt Hrenkevich. Photo by Andrea Swayne

Dawgy Style pet groomers collected fur for the cause. (L to R) Melissa Shea of Camp Bow Wow, Fagan, Dawgy Style Assistant Dana Leverenz, Camp Bow Wow owner Kimberly Simons and Dawgy Style owners Vincent, Evie and Sarah McPherson. Photo by Andrea Swayne

and postage to get the more than 60 pounds of hair that was collected that day to Matter of Trust to be made into booms and sent to the Gulf. Pak noted that it is an unusual thing to be shipping, but as a part of the community, he was glad to help out. “When there’s a need in the community, we want to help,” said Pak. As the box was sealed and sent on its way, Simons reflected on the day’s efforts.

“When it was brought to our attention that there was something we could do to help the oil spill situation and use renewable resources such as hair and fur, we just wanted to be a part of it,” said Simons. “We wanted

San Clemente UPS Store owner James Pak packs and ships 60 pounds of fur and hair collected on May 14 to be made into mats and booms to soak up the Gulf oil spill. Photo by Andrea Swayne

to do whatever we could locally to help and I think the day’s collection went very well.”

For more information about Matter of Trust, log on to www.matteroftrust.org. To see the Camp Bow Wow website, log on to www.campbowwowusa.com/california/ san%2Dclemente. DP www.danapointtimes.com

Locals Only

Business Directory The only directory featuring Dana Point businesses exclusively A L S O

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AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING DC Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioning www.dcplumbing.net 949.365.9044 Oasis Air Conditioning & Heating 949.420.1321 www.oasisair.com

ARCHITECTURE - PLANNING Jim Ettinger Design 949.246.0224 33742 Big Sur St., jimettingerdesign@cox.net Nona Associates - Raymond J. Nona A.I.A. 26901 Camino de Estrella, 949.496.2275 www.raynona.com

ATTORNEY James D. Hornbuckle, Esq. 949.499.7370 34204 Pacific Coast Hwy, www.dixonlawcorp.com

BATHROOM REMODELING

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BUSINESS • SPOTLIGHT

WHAT IS EMAIL MARKETING? Email marketing is one of the most effective and affordable ways to advertise and promote your business. Email marketing helps build customer relationships, generates new business, provides referrals and keeps you in touch with your current customers. Concept2Design Marketing, www.concept2design.net.

Let’s Get Started! 949.276.6921

DOG GROOMING

RCL Construction Company, Inc. 949.661.1451 Dawgy Style 34085 Pacific Coast Hwy, Ste. 112, CA License # 687186, www.rclconstruction.com www.todawgystyle.com

BEAUTY SALONS

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ELECTRICAL

EMBROIDERY

Accurate Bookeeping 949.412.5345 ABC Signs & Embroidery Shop 34135 Pacific Coast Hwy, Ste. E, lisathebookkeeper@yahoo.com www.abcembroideryshop.com

CAFE - DELI

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

CATERING

949.248.1007

FITNESS PROGRAMS Fit Club - Boot Camp 949.831.7984 www.afitclub.com Jazzercise, O.C. Sailing & Events Center 34451 Ensenada Place, 949.492.7817 www.danapointjazz.com

Smokey’s House of BBQ 949.388.8102 32860 Pacific Coast Hwy. #4, www.SmokeysHouseofBBQ.com GIFT BASKETS Steer Crazy International BBQ & GRILL Under-Wraps Gift Baskets 949.291.0300 34700 Pacific Coast Hwy., #105 949.481.6999 mariannedorsey@cox.net, www.steercrazyBBQ.com www.giftbasketsbyunderwraps.com

CLUTTER CONSULTANT Organize/Simplify - Terri Hochman hochmans@cox.net

949.521.1632

COFFEE SHOP

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

949.606.6425

HAIR SALONS

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

Paragon Salon 949.489.1955 34161 Pacific Coast Hwy. Utopia Salon 949.661.1664 COMPUTER REPAIR & SERVICES Barry 949.661.1664 949.231.9755 Solution Tek-nologies 949.400.0080 Gary 949.433.3960 24821 Stanhope Unit H, www.solutiontek-nologies.com Morgan 24582 Del Prado, #B, www.barrysutopia.com

CONTRACTORs - GENERAL

Creative Environments Construction 949.496.3728 Design & Build #464468

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

COSMETICS

RESTAURANTS

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

Jeweler Brio Tuscany Grille 949.443.1476 Dana Point Jeweler 949.489.1165 24050 Camino Del Avion, www.briorestaurant.com Gemmell’s French Restaurant 949.234.0063 24845 Del Prado, www.danapointjeweler.com 34471 Golden Lantern, www.gemmellsrestaurant.com KITCHEN REMODELING Jolly Roger Restaurant 949.496.0855 RCL Construction Company, Inc. 949.661.1451 34661 Golden Lantern, www.aloharestaurants.com License # 687186, www.rclconstruction.com Smokey’s House of BBQ 949.388.8102 32860 Pacific Coast Hwy. #4, LANDSCAPING/SPRINKLERS www.SmokeysHouseofBBQ.com Sunburst Landscaping 949.632.0081 Steer Crazy International BBQ & GRILL www.sunlandscape.webs.com 949.493.3670 34700 Pacific Coast Hwy., #105 949.481.6999 www.steercrazyBBQ.com

MUSIC INSTRUCTION

949.496.3315

Azalea Salon & Boutique 949.248.3406 delta G electrical

949.360.9282 24452 Del Prado Ave. Ste. A, CA #657214, www.deltagelect.com www.azaleasalonandboutique.com Paragon Salon 949.489.1955 EMAIL MARKETING 34161 Pacific Coast Hwy. 949.276.6921 949.248.8595 Concept2Design Marketing Salon Revelation - Dayna Dallas www.concept2design.net 34192 Violet Lantern #2

Bookkeeping

INTERIOR DESIGN Norma Mardian Interior Design 949.492.6271 www.nminteriordesign.com

HOME INSPECTION RESIDENTIAL/COMMERICIAL

GHA Inspection Services & Mold Testing/ Remediation

949.331.8899 Dana Point, www.ghainspections.com

ICE CREAM Coffee Importers Scoop Deck 949.493.7773 34531 Golden Lantern, www.coffeeimporters.com

Mary Kay Cosmetics & Career 949.248.2868 Insurance Services Opportunities, Ind. Sales Director - Marline Adams, www.marykay.com/madams2 Statefarm/Elaine LaVine 949.240.8944 34080 Golden Lantern, www.elainelavine.net DENTISTS Ted Bowersox

949.661.3200 Dr. Hannah Lewis, DDS 949.496.5713 34085 Pacific Coast Hwy, Ste 204, 24655 Unit E La Plaza, www.danapointsmiles.com www.statefarm.com

ROOFING

Kenny’s Music & Guitars 949.661.3984 Capistrano Roofing, Inc. 949.246.7740 24731 La Plaza, www.kennysmusicstore.com Lic# 936828, www.caporoofing.com Danman’s Music School 949.242.4431 24699 Del Prado,www.danmans.com SIGNS

Party Hosting The Party Girl www.ocpartygirl.com

949.212.1277

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

PET GROOMING 949.496.3315

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

949.276.8080 34320 Pacific Coast Hwy, www.jackssurfboards.com

TUTORING Mathnasium 949.388.6555 32411 Golden Lantern, Ste. Q, www.mathnasium.com

PIZZA Beach Cities Pizza

34473 Golden Lantern St. 34155 Pacific Coast Hwy.

949.248.1007

Surf Shops

Painting

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

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Dolphins at CIF Finals, Cerritos College May 22, TBA Dana Hills had several of its finest finish the prelims with high marks—now those athletes head off to compete at CIF Finals.

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ROLLER DERBY

Hidden City Derby Girls vs. Lagunatics, Capistrano Sports Rink May 22, 6:30 p.m.

Come see your local roller derby league, the South Coast Roller Derby “Lagunatics” take on the Hidden City Derby Girls for SCRD’s first home bout. Info: www. brownpapertickets.com

PRO TENNIS

LA Tennis Open, Home Depot Center May 22-30, TBA The LA Tennis Open USTA Men’s & Women’s Challenger is a part of the USTA Professional Challenger series. This tournament is one of 96 other USTA Pro Circuit events held in the United States. Info: www.usta.

West Coast Championships San Onofre, Church Beach

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Glen Tilly of Capo Beach slashes his way into the Sr. Men’s semifinals. Photo by Sheri Crummer/seasister.com

the contest was enough to earn him the Championship in the Junior Longboard U18 division, just squeaking by Tony Bartovich of Huntington Beach by 115 points and Tracey Edwards was the Sr. Women’s Longboard champ.

Dolphin Report

By David Zimmerle

SPORTS NEWS FROM DANA HILLS HIGH SCHOOL

BASEBALL • The Dolphins (7-8 South Coast League, 16-12) closed the season with a 6-2 loss to Mission Viejo May 13 and fourth place in the South Coast League. Dana Hills trailed 2-1 before the Diablos posted four runs in the fi fth and sixth innings for the 6-1 lead. Dana got a lone run in the top of the seventh, but their comeback bid fell short.

Peter Maris and Eric Hsieh led with an RBI apiece while Scott Kaplan went 2-for-4 with a double. Hsieh took the loss from the mound giving up three earned runs on four hits.

However, Dana Hills made it out of the wild card round of the CIF-SS Division I playoffs in a 7-1 win while on the road against Hueneme on May 18. Pitching ace Peter Tago struck out 10 batters, walked none, and gave up a meager six hits to lift Dana Hills past the Vikings. Hueneme took an early 1-0 lead in the first inning on an RBI double by Jesus Valdez. The hit proved costly for the Vikings because Valdez rolled his ankle while running into second base, and was unable to pitch in the second inning after retiring three straight Dolphin batters in the first. Valdez got relief from Brandon Hernandez who came in from shortstop and had a solid performance until Dana Hills tallied six runs in the sixth to break a 1-1 tie. Trevor Scott had an RBI squeeze bunt, a two-run double and finished with three hits and three RBI for Dana Hills, which played No. 4-seeded Edison of Huntington Beach on May 20 in their third straight road game. Next 7 days: n/a SOFTBALL • The Lady Dolphins (5-5 SCL, 14-11) closed out the season with a 3-2 loss to Tesoro on May 12. The girls led 1-0 after the fourth inning before Tesoro Page 22 • Dana Point Times • May 21–27, 2010

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Blue Jays vs. Angels, Angel Stadium May 24, 7:05 p.m.

The Dodgers are on a roll this month and look to maintain their swagger as they wrap a threegame series against Detroit. Info: www.losangeles.

The Angels return home from several battles on the road and will take on Toronto in the first of a three-game series.

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WSA Season Closer a Success he culmination of the ten-contest season of Western Surfing Association action took place last weekend, May 15 and 16 at San Onofre, Church Beach. Around 300 competitors took turns giving it their all during two days of double area surfing. The WSA Gatorade West Coast Championships saw champions crowned in 26 competitive divisions of amateur surfing, from the Micro Grom U9 push-in division to the Legends Over 50, all of the surfers pushed their limits in an effort to cap off the 2009/2010 season with glory. Hundreds of spectators lined the beach to watch the fierce battles for season titles as surfers vied for points, many in very close races for the season trophy.

Many local surfers gave stand out performances. Ian Simmons of San Clemente took the first place trophy in the Boys U16 division, cementing his season champ title. Also from San Clemente, Casey Powell’s fourth place finish in

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Tigers vs. Dodgers, Dodger Stadium May 23, 1:10 p.m.

posted two runs in the sixth. With the game tied 2-2 after Dana Hills earned a lone run in the top of the seventh, the Lady Titans stole the win with a run in the bottom of the eighth inning. Kelsi Ott took the loss from the circle, Jenna Jorgensen had a solo home run in the fourth inning and Kara Friesz knocked out a double in the seventh. The loss left Dana Hills in third place in the South Coast League.

But with talent and the winds of luck at their back the Lady Dolphins crushed out a 4-2 win against Los Altos in the wild card round of the CIF-SS Division III playoffs May 18. Down 2-1 heading into the top of the seventh inning, the girls rallied for three runs and kept their opponent in check for the final half inning. Kat Schmitt-Daskalos took the win from the circle while Reggie Roeder finished with a triple and a double, while Aver French also doubled on the game.

The win advanced the Lady Dolphins to the first round of playoffs as they traveled to take on the Atascadero Greyhounds May 20—a team that crushed their opponents in the Pac-7 League en route to an 11-1 finish in league and 23-5 overall. Next 7 days: n/a BOYS AND GIRLS SWIMMING • At the CIF-SS Division I Swimming and Diving Championships May 12-14, Dana Hills swimmers Jonathan Amato finished the 100 Breaststroke in 1:00.93 during the prelims, Skylar Campbell finished the 50 Free in 22.07 and the 100 free in 49.57 during the prelims, David Gonzalez finished the 100 free in 47.19 good for 11th place in the finals, and diver Danni Repper finished out the finals with 456.05 points good for seventh place. Next 7 days: n/a

RESULTS Local finishers only. MICRO GROM BOYS/GIRLS LB U9: 2. Ethan Mudge, CB. BOYS/GIRLS U10: 4. Noah Atwood, CB. BOYS U12: 4. Gavin Cook, DP. BOYS U14: 4. Tai Stratton, CB. GIRLS U16: 1.

Lulu Erkeneff, DP. GIRLS U18: 2. Lulu Erkeneff, DP. BOYS LB U14: 1. Mason Shaw, CB; 2. Dylan Cox, CB; 4. Noah Atwood, CB. JR. GIRLS LB U14: 1. Rachael Tilly, CB. GIRLS LB U18: 1. Rachael Tilly, CB; 2. Lulu Erkeneff, DP. SR. MEN 40-49: 3. Glen Tilly, CB. Lulu Erkeneff of Dana Point took second in the contest and top season honors in Girls U18, while Rachael Tilly of Capo Beach aced both the contest and the season, in Girls U14.

With a second place win in the contest, Cole Houshmand (San Clemente) claimed the season title in Boys/Girls U10.

The WSA, once again, carved out a portion of the schedule on Sunday to include a Challenged Athletes’ division in conjunction with AmpSurf, the Association of Amputee Surfers. Surfers with varying disabilities took part in an adaptive surfing competition, surfing either traditional stand-up, prone or seated on wave skis.

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BOYS AND GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD • At the CIFSS Prelims May 15 at Trabuco Hills High School, Blake Ahrold (4:18.12) finished second in the 1600, Sam Van De Velde (4:24.25) took 15th in the 1600, Vince Fusco (15.04) finished 14th in the 110 hurdles, Cole Guerin (1:54.68) took fourth in the 800, Jesus Molina (1:54.92) took fi fth in the 800, Fusco (37.97) finished second in the 300 hurdles, Devin Harrison (21.87) took 13th in the 200, Ahrold (9:15.42) took third in the 3200, the 4x400 team took sixth place with a 3:22.30, Harrison finished second in the long jump with a 22-04, and Cody Meddaugh (52-00) took seventh in the shot put.

For the girls team, Sheridan Gomez (5:10.91) took eighth in the 1600, Kimmie Connor (14.36) finished fi fth in the 100 hurdles, Carissa Bricker (58.65) took 16th in the 400, Katherine Gullickson (2:14.99) finished 10th in the 800, Conner (44.27) took sixth in the 300 hurdles, Alaina Alvarez (11:02.79) finished sixth in the 3200, Conner tied for first in the high jump with a 5-04, Kelly McCormick finished second in the pole vault with a 10-06, and Conner took third in the long jump with an 18-01.75. Next 7 days: May 22 at CIF Finals at Cerritos College, TBA BOYS VOLLEYBALL • After slamming past St. John Bosco in the first round of the CIF-SS Division I playoffs on May 11, the Dolphins (7-3 SCL, 22-8) lost their match against Huntington Beach 3-0 on May 13. The Dolphins made the early exit from the playoffs losing 25-19, 25-6 and 25-23. However, the boys have a lot to be proud of regarding the 2010 campaign. This year Dana Hills took the South Coast League title outright—their first one since 1998, and ended San Clemente’s eight-year run as champs. Next 7 days: n/a www.danapointtimes.com