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Superintendent Farley Reporting for Duty Incoming Capistrano Uniﬁed School District leader is already reaching out E Y E O N D P/ PAG E 6

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Incoming Capistrano Uniﬁed School District Superintendent Joseph Farley doesn’t ofﬁcially start until July 1, but he’s already reaching out to the community. Photo by Jonathan Volzke

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City and Business Calendar Saturday, May 29

Tuesday, June 1

Thursday, June 3

Farmers Market 9 a.m.–1 p.m. La Plaza Park, 34111 La Plaza Street. For more information or to inquire about purchasing a booth for $25, please call 949.573.5033. www.danapoint.org

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

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

Monday, May 31

Wednesday, June 2

Friday, June 4

City Hall Offices Closed In observance of Memorial Day, City Hall offices will be closed.

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

Movies in the Park 8 p.m. The City of Dana Point kicks off the first of this summer’s Movies in the Park series with “Monsters vs. Aliens.” Admission and popcorn are free. Beverages and candy for purchase. Lantern Bay Park, 25111 Park Lantern Road. For more information call 949.248.3530. www.danapoint.org

Memorial Day Services 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Annual Memorial Day services will be held at Pines Park, 34941 Camino Capistrano.

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…City Adopts Resolutions in Support of Whales? THE LATEST: City Council on Monday, May 24, voted 4-0 (with Joel Bishop absent) to adopted two resolutions in support of the California gray whale and whales in general. The first resolution supports the state legislature’s request that the federal government conduct an assessment of the health and numbers of the California gray whale population. The second opposes the proposed resumption of commercial whaling as proposed by the International Whaling Commission (IWC). The original agendized resolution spoke only to the gray whale population study. The California Gray Whale Coalition—focused exclusively on protecting the California gray whale—approached City Council to request that the city adopt this resolution. The California State Legislature adopted Assembly Joint Resolution 49 in 2008 requesting that Congress and the President enlist the National Marine Fisheries Service to perform and immediate and comprehensive study of the whales. The proposed study would look at the health, population, migration, mortality and impacts of threats to the species. Councilwoman Lara Anderson raised additional concerns regarding the IWC’s recent proposal to revoke the indefinite moratorium on commercial whaling that began during the 1986-87 whaling season. The second resolution was added to the action agenda to include opposition to the IWS proposal. WHAT’S NEXT: The city’s actions will call upon the President and federal government to conduct the assessment of California gray whales for the consideration of whether the species should be reinstated on the Endangered Species List and oppose the proposed resumption of commercial whaling. The IWC will consider the new whaling agreement on June 21 through 25 at their annual meeting in Morocco. The anti-commercial whaling resolution urges President Obama to direct the U.S. Delegation to the IWC to end all killing of whales. FIND OUT MORE: See both resolutions at www.danapointtimes.com —Andrea Swayne www.danapointtimes.com

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…School Furlough Days Set? THE LATEST: All campuses in the Capistrano Unified School District will be closed Friday, May 28 as the first teacher furlough day is implemented. Three furlough days were part of the contract trustees imposed on teachers before a five-day strike last month. All told, the furlough days and other cuts to the teachers’ contracts will save the district about $20 million, officials said. The teachers’ contract contained a 10.1 percent cut in salary and benefits. Even with those savings, the district needs to find about $7 million more to cut. The district’s operating budget is back to 2005 levels, Ron Lebs, Deputy Superintendent, Business Support Services, has told the board of trustees. Administrators received 12 furlough days this year. WHAT’S NEXT: The next furlough day is June 1, although RH Dana will be open that day. RH Dana is open on June 1, but closed on May 27. The final furlough day is June 11. FIND OUT MORE: See the Beyond the Blackboard blog at www.danapointtimes.com —Jonathan Volzke

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…Terry Noonan Passing? THE LATEST: Services are set Friday, May 28 for Terrence “Terry” Noonan, a member of the executive board of the Ocean Institute, who passed away on May 22. He was 72. “Rare is it to find such a truly giving man with such deep caring for the causes he believed in,” said Dan Stetson, President and CEO of the institute. “Terry Noonan was a longtime friend of the Ocean Institute and a wonderful mentor to me. His legacy will live on here in many important ways.” Noonan was born on September 11, 1937 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He attended Miami University and earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He later

attended Case Western Reserve University and earned an EMBA. He worked for 40 years in the automotive and plastics industry, with his career culminating as the President and CEO of Furon Corporation. The company was sold in 1999 and he turned his focus to service. He was also deeply involved with Mission Hospital, the Orange County YMCA and California Lutheran University. He is survived by his wife Carolyn and his sons, Thomas and Michael. He has five grandchildren: Armstrong, Carr, Caroline, Katherine, and Ally. WHAT’S NEXT: A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 28 at 11 am at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Dana Point. Memorials may be given to Mission Hospital and/or Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. FIND OUT MORE: You can share your condolences and memories of Noonan http://obit. oconnormortuary.com —JV

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…Body Discovered in Dana Point House Fire? THE LATEST: The body of an elderly woman was discovered during the clean up and investigation into a Dana Point house fire on May 27. Orange County Fire Authority was dispatched to a single-family residence fire at 34534 Calle Naranja in Dana Point at 2:15 p.m. Dana Point’s Engine 29 was first on scene. A total of 25 firefighters responded. Firefighters arrived to see light smoke billowing from the home. The fire was knocked down by 2:31 p.m. and fully extinguished by 2:33 p.m. OCFA Capt. Greg McKeown said. The home was thought to be empty when firefighters first responded and an initial sweep of the home turned up no sign of occupants. But while clearing the debris and making the final fire investigation, the body of a deceased elderly female was discovered under heaps of rubble in near-hoarding conditions, McKeown said. “Firefighters initially entered through a window because the door could not be opened due to what was described as

mounds of debris nearly three feet deep,” he said. WHAT’S NEXT: Orange County Sheriff’s Department investigators and the coroner were dispatched to the scene. The name of the deceased has not yet been released. FIND OUT MORE: Stay tuned for updates. —AS

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…City Files Lawsuit Against Coastal Commission?

THE LATEST: Dana Point on Monday filed a lawsuit against the California Coastal Commission challenging the commission’s May 13 vote to order the removal of two gates with posted hours of operation leading to Strand Beach through the Headlands neighborhood. The commission’s ruling stated it has jurisdiction over all beach access issues and that the city’s issuance of a nuisance urgency order does not exempt the city from the requirement to apply to the commission for a permit before restricting access. The city disagreed and filed the lawsuit. The ordinance was issued after the sheriff’s deputies reported increased criminal activity and vandalism within the neighborhood, especially in homes under construction. Surfrider Foundation and citizen Vonnie Barnes allege the city fabricated the police logs to justify the adoption of the nuisance urgency ordinance and avoid the commission’s April 2 deadline given to the city for removing the gates. The gates in question lead into the neighborhood from Strand Vista Park and are open between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. Three alternate routes to the beach are not gated. The commission maintains that alternate access paths do not change the fact that the city is not allowed to impose any restriction on access. WHAT’S NEXT: The city maintains that jurisdiction on this issue belongs to the city. The commission disagrees and the issue will most likely be decided in court, according to City Attorney Patrick Munoz. FIND OUT MORE: Log on to www.danapointtimes.com to read the suit. —AS May 28–June 3, 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

High School Student Commits Suicide A 15-year-old San Clemente High School sophomore reportedly committed suicide at his home just after 7 p.m. on May 20, said Orange County Sheriff’s Sgt. Paul Gilmore. This is the third San Clemente High School student to intentionally shoot himself in the last year. Out of courtesy to the family, and the nature of the death, the Dana Point Times is not publishing the student’s name. San Clemente Principal George Duarte said the student was considered to be bright and well liked by many of his peers. “We heard about it [the night of May 20] and immediately phoned all of the teachers, psychologists and counselors at the school to ready them for the day,” Duarte said. “We also notified the district office so that they could ready the other schools as well.” Duarte also said that all of the counselors met and went into the classrooms Friday, and during the lunch hour a large meeting of about 300 people was held in the theater at the high school with the psychologists, counselors and students. “It was really productive,” Duarte said. “We’ll repeat the same process if need be.” According to Duarte, the school administration and school staff will continue to work with students if they request a need to address

DP Sheriff’s Blotter COMPILED BY SA R A H G U I DA 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.

Sunday, May 23 NON COHABITANT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE El Encanto Ave., 33900 Block (8:38 p.m.) A man called deputies after witnessing a male passenger in a vehicle hit the female driver in the neck. She reportedly had been screaming loudly out the car window as the bodybuilder type male attacked her. The informant followed the couple while waiting for the deputies to pursue the vehicle. The couple reportedly stopped at their residence, where authorities arrested the male attacker. DISTURBANCE Unknown Location (2:55 p.m.) A woman called authorities upon finding her 17-yearold daughter with a 21-year-old Marine. The subject fled in a black car with a Texas license plate. KEEP THE PEACE Coral Beach St. / Eastwind Dr. (1:44 p.m.) www.danapointtimes.com

their problems. “It’s basically whatever the students want to talk about,” Duarte said. “They face a lot of the same issues everyone in life faces. I’d say a lot of the issues at the high school level have to deal with the pressures of grades, doubts about fitting in, and boyfriend and girlfriend problems.”

Bike Rental Station Coming to North Beach The City Council earlier this month approved a lease agreement between the city and local bike enthusiast Pete van Nuys to establish a bicycle rental station at the North Beach passenger-service building—a building that has remained vacant since being built in 1995 as an addition to a county-funded commuter-rail platform for San Clemente’s Metrolink station. City Council agreed to lease van Nuys the building for five months, rent-free under several stipulations—he must maintain the building, pay for its utilities and provide public restrooms in the building while maintaining those as well. “The idea to use this building for a bike rental station near the train station is a great idea,” Community Development Director Jim Holloway said. “It will provide visitors and residents alike with a multi-modal form of transportation.” Holloway also mentioned that the Orange County Transportation An informant called deputies when an argument broke out at Salt Creek Park, over a picnic table. The informant complained that a group of people refused to give him their table and insulted him verbally when he tried to take it from them. DISTURBANCE Doheny Park Rd., 34100 Block (10:38 a.m.) An informant called authorities for assistance when transients were caught playing cards in front of the business and bothering customers. DRUNK IN PUBLIC Golden Lantern / Dana Point Harbor Dr. (3:44 a.m.) An informant called deputies after witnessing a man drink an entire bottle of wine in his car and then head toward a nearby hotel on foot. The man was described as heavy-set and wearing a silk leopard print shirt and shorts decorated with a butterfly.

Saturday, May 22 DRUNK DRIVING Pacific Coast Highway / Palisades Dr. (10:51 p.m.) A man called authorities for assistance when a subject was seen drunkenly riding a bike with a chair tied to it. The man confirmed that he would wait for the authorities while trying to detain the subject. However, the man called the deputies again to complain that the subject got verbal with him and took off on his bike.

Friday, May 21 PETTY THEFT Del Prado, 24800 Block (9:54 p.m.) Authorities were called when a heavy-set woman with red hair attempted to steal a keg of

Authority is interested in the concept as it coincides with their goals. If this short-term project proves successful, the city may opt for a longer lease with van Nuys possibly operating the building year-round. Van Nuys also said he will purchase a wide selection of bicycles that will appeal to riders of all skill levels, including folding bicycles that renters could take on trains to use when they reach their destination. Those visitors who drive to San Clemente or arrive by train could essentially rent a bicycle at the station for rides around San Clemente’s beaches, or for longer trips to San Onofre and Oceanside. SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO

Proposed Hotel Project Moves Forward The city is accepting public comments about a proposed hotel and retail project on the old Mission Inn site on Ortega Highway. Gretchen Stroscher Thomson and her family—multi-generation residents of Capistrano—propose “Plaza Banderas Hotel” on the site of their old Mission Inn on Ortega Highway. Plaza Banderas would include a three-story hotel with 124 rooms, one- and two-story retail/office buildings and a parking lot with 185 spaces. The plan is smaller than initial proposals— four stories were sought initially—and now beer from a supermarket. When she was stopped, she left her purse behind and walked out of the store. VANDALISM Cl. Juanita, 27000 Block (6:28 p.m.) A woman called deputies after finding her car had been keyed while parked outside her place of work. The woman claimed that she suspected her ex-boyfriend. UNKNOWN TROUBLE Dana Point Harbor Dr., 24500 Block (10:31 a.m.) A man called authorities to inform them that his friend was dead on his boat.

Thursday, May 20 DISTURBANCE / FAMILY DISPUTE Cheltam Way, 33400 Block (4:05 p.m.) A 13-year-old female called authorities after her father spanked her really hard as a result of her being tested positive for marijuana. The female stated that she was afraid of her father as a result of the spanking and that she no longer wanted to live with him. The mother was informed of the dispute.

has been praised by City Council members as key to the downtown revitalization. A public scoping meeting, where the public can raise issues to be studied in the environmental reports, is set for 8 p.m. on June 10 at City Hall. A joint meeting of the City Council and Planning Commission is tentatively set for June 3 to consider plans for a new downtown hotel and retail project. The public comments are due by June 25.

Development Fees to be Reduced In an effort to attract major business to town, the City Council has agreed to waive development fees up to 75 percent for builders of hotels and car dealerships. The action came after Bob Olson, who is proposing a Marriott Residence Inn at Camino Capistrano and Stonehill Drive, told the council fees for building his project in San Juan Capistrano would be $1.9 million— compared to $500,000 for a similar project he finished in Oceanside. Of the $1.9 million in fees, about $1 million is from the city and would be subject to the discount. The Oceanside project, Olson said, generates $650,000 a year in bed taxes for the city, something Capistrano desperately needs. The council will consider a resolution providing more details about the reductions at its June 1 meeting. The council meets at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 32400 Paseo Adelanto. basketball cap, had missing teeth, and was using a walker. SUSPICIOUS PERSON Cl. Rosita, 34500 Blk. (11:57 a.m.) A woman contacted authorities after being called repeatedly by an unknown subject who pretended to be her grandchild. The subject reportedly harassed the woman for money.

Wednesday, May 19 DISTURBANCE / FAMILY DISPUTE Via Lopez, 34300 Block (6:22 p.m.) A man called authorities after hearing a verbal argument between a husband and wife inside their home. The man reported that he heard things being broken and the husband yelling that he was going to stab his wife. OUTSIDE AGENCY Cl. Juanita, 26800 Block (11:34 a.m.) An informant called deputies to do a welfare check on a 65-year-old female. The female had reportedly been choked by her 19-year-old grandson, who was later taken into custody. However, the grandson was released and returned to the grandmother’s residence.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON Coral Reach St. / Eastwind Dr. (2:31 p.m.) An informant called deputies after witnessing a male riding a yellow mountain bike around Salt Creek Park. The male had a red video camera and was reportedly filming children at the park.

DISTURBANCE Sherwood Way, 24800 Block (9:38 a.m.) An informant called authorities after his neighbor across the street became angry and tried to start a fight with the informant. The neighbor retreated to his residence after the informant announced that he had called deputies.

DRUNK IN PUBLIC Pacific Coast Highway / Amber Lantern (1:54 p.m.) An informant called deputies after helping up a drunken, elderly male who had fallen down, who then asked the informant to buy him more alcohol. The male was reportedly wearing a 70’s

SUSPICIOUS PERSON La Cresta Dr., 24600 Block (1:29 a.m.) A woman called deputies because she feared that she heard someone opening her front door ten minutes before. The woman reportedly ran out of her house to wait for authorities. No intruder was found. May 28–June 3, 2010 • Dana Point Times • Page 5

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Farley Begins His Work New Capo leader has history of taking on challenging assignments By Jonathan Volzke Dana Point Times

he headquarters of Anaheim Union High School District are in an old Fedmart, in an industrial part of that city just off the Santa Ana Freeway. Even Superintendent Joseph Farley admits his office, lined with dark wood paneling, looks more like a judge’s chambers than that of the chief executive of a 37,000-student school district. It couldn’t be more different than the new office Farley will soon take up in the Capistrano Unified School District’s modern $44 million headquarters. That building is also just off the 5 freeway, but majestically sits above it, and Farley’s office will have sweeping views of the Capistrano Valley. And that building, like much in the CUSD, has been a source of, perhaps a symbol of, the political discord that has rocked the district for years. Farley, a 38-year educator who has been at the helm at Anaheim for the last five years, was aware of the strife in Capistrano Unified, but just from what he read in the newspapers. In an interview Monday, Farley, 59, said he recognizes he will face challenges from all sides. Internally, teachers and administrators are still healing from a five-day strike that ended less than a month ago, and externally, the Registrar of Voters is verifying 65,000 signatures submitted May 14 in support of recalling Trustees Ken Lopez Maddox and Mike Winsten. If that’s successful, Farley will see five of the seven trustees who hired him up for re-election in November. And he’s the seventh superintendent at Capistrano Unified in four years. Farley said he wasn’t really looking for a new job, but people told him he should consider Capistrano because his skills seemed a perfect match for what the district needed. He has, after all, faced problems before. When he was hired in Anaheim, Farley was the first outsider ever brought in to the run the school district, which was founded in 1888. He was the third superintendent there in as many years, and the Grand Jury was investigating Anaheim Union’s handling of a multi-million-dollar construction bond. Under Farley’s watch, the Grand Jury wrote Anaheim’s work to address the issue was a model for others. In his previous job, as Deputy Superintendent for Oceanside Unified, Farley helped take the district from among San Diego County’s lowest-performing to one of its most respected. “I have consistently gone into a school department or a district that needed to make some improvements,” Farley said. “More typically improvements concerned instruction or student achievement, and that isn’t the case in Capistrano Unified, but if you know the history of Anaheim, it was pretty needed five years ago…there were a whole number of issues, and now five years later, those are resolved.” While it’s easy to measure success through student test scores, quantifying success in addressing some of Capistrano’s core issues— regaining widespread public trust—isn’t as easily measured. “There’s no score for staff morale and community support,” Farley said. “But I would tell you the buzz around a principal or a superintendent or a new leader, sometimes it has some credibility to it. My hope would be the force of my personality or my approach Page 6 • Dana Point Times • May 28–June 3, 2010

Joseph Farley, superintendent of Anaheim Union High School District, will take the helm at Capistrano Unified on July 1. Photo by Jonathan Volzke

to things, sometime in the first year, people will trust me and know I’m credible that I will tell them how things are, whether it’s good, bad or ugly. And hopefully that will turn around that sentiment in the community.” His focus? It’s plain to see on the walls of that old Fedmart building in Anaheim: Students. The walls of the building, the walls of that wood-paneled office, are lined with large photographs of students. Anaheim Union picks a student ambassador from each school, buys them a suit, and relies on the students to introduce special events. “This has been a hard school year for a lot of people. The issues associated with balancing the Capistrano budget and aftermath for that were very difficult for lots of people, regardless of which side you were on … I think it’d be naïve to not acknowledge that,” he said. “I want to encourage people to come together and work together and figure out where consensus points are as we move ahead. I think the integrity of the system is defined on how we do that very thing. We know what collaboration looks like, and that’s what we need to model for our kids as we sort through our differences that we have right now. I think that’s possible. Communication, he said, is key. He hosts mini-forums regularly across his district. More than 40 this year alone. “One of the things I do here—it’s served me well—I use this phrase … ‘we have to teach the underlying concepts and the fundamental reasons for everything we’re doing.’” That’s the message he’s begun to share as he begins to get to know Capistrano community and parent leaders. Farley spoke to the Capistrano Unified Council of PTSAs

earlier this month and will also speak at the Teacher of the Year celebration in San Juan Capistrano on June 15. Vicki Soderberg, president of the 2,200member Capistrano Unified Education Association, noted that was happening before Farley officially starts his job, for which he will be paid $298,000 a year in a four-year contract. “I thought that was very nice of him,” Soderberg said. “It seems like he’s really interested in jumping right in.” Because some of the board’s strongest supporters, from the “reform” committee, have blamed the union for the district’s financial problems and said the teachers are trying to take over the district, there was fear the new superintendent would not be open to the associations. And another question Farley has heard since the announcement of his new post: Does he have any link to the Education Alliance, a conservative group that also supported the current board of trustees? His answer: None. He’d barely heard of them before seeing them connected with the CUSD strife. But Soderberg said she’s spoken to her counterparts in Anaheim Unified, as well as the California Teachers Association representative from that area. “They’re both very sad to see him leave,” she said. “That’s good for us if they are sad to see him leaving.” She also spoke to Farley on the telephone. He called her. “We had a nice conversation,” she said. “It was a short conversation. He called to say hello and introduce himself and I thought that was pretty nice of him to do that, to reach out that way. I think that says something about the kind of person he is.”

But, in the wake of seeing superintendent after superintendent over the past few years, Soderberg had a final thought: “I don’t think he’s going to get a free pass from teachers. He’ll have to earn it,” she said. “In the end, it’s not what a person says, it’s what he does.” Mission Viejo Parent Fran Sdao, who is active in PTA and heard Farley speak at a recent meeting of PTA leaders from across the district, said she is cautiously optimistic. “Dr. Farley comes highly recommended by parents who have worked with him. I am very encouraged by that and am hopeful that he will recognize the value of parent involvement and our contributions to CUSD,” Sdao said. “He is well aware of the urgency to address the need to create an open, transparent and respectful relationship between the district and the community. I hope that he will be more inclusive of a broad stakeholder base to help him as he learns about the district and makes plans to move forward.” Farley just asks for time. “I know there are extraordinary expectations for me coming in as a new superintendent. I will have a lot to do with improving, turning around, enhancing, strengthening community support for that central office leadership but it can’t be done by me alone,” Farley said. “I think it has to be the community, parents, staff, associations all working together to bring a sense of support and order for this wonderful school district. “This district has incredible test scores… beautiful schools in beautiful communities. They have incredible parent support in the schools. I think we have to begin there and really focus on what we’re doing right for kids and let that be impetus for moving beyond some of the conflict we’ve had lately.” DP www.danapointtimes.com

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A Whopper of a Birthday Bill Kampf hooks huge halibut on birthday ﬁshing trip

Blue Whale. Courtesy of Dana Wharf Sportﬁshing and Whale Watching

Blue Whale Season Begins Local Marine Biologist talks about the largest mammal on Earth

n the past decade, a mysterious and spectacular phenomenon has occurred in our local waters. About ten years ago, Balaenoptera musculus, or the blue whale, began foraging in near-shore waters during the late spring, summer, and early fall, right around the time the gray whale migration tapers off. Blue whales are the largest animal to have ever existed. They are supported by vast quantities of krill, a shrimp-like creature that they filter out of the water through sieve-like baleen plates. The arrival of blue whales locally is part of a larger pattern of distribution change in the North Pacific, meaning that blue whales are being seen up and down the coast of North America in places where they have not been in recent history. There are several hypotheses that offer explanations. The first hypothesis is that the location of high densities of krill has changed in response to changing oceanographic conditions (such as the Pacific Decadal Oscillation.) The second hypothesis is that blue whales are returning to a pre-whaling migration pattern since the cessation of B Y M O R G A N American whaling. RICHIE There are three recognized sub-species of blue whales in the world - the northern hemisphere blue whale, the Antarctic blue whale, and the pygmy blue whale (found in the Indian Ocean.) Currently, the North Pacific population of blue whales is the largest, estimated at 2000-3000 animals. This estimate comes from comparing information from linetransect surveys (counting from a boat), photo-identification (matching individuals with a catalog of photos), and acoustic data (collecting underwater recordings of calls.) The number of North Pacific blue whales (and blue whales world-wide) has been reduced significantly by whaling in the 20th century. Because blue whales are exceptionally fast, whalers were unable to hunt them until the early 20th century, when boats and harpoons became mechanized. The population of blue whales did not rebound as was hoped, perhaps because of a specialization in prey or slow rate of reproduction. However, it seems that we are witnessing a slow increase in California waters. One threat that still remains is their susceptibility to shipstrike. A significant number of stranded and dead whales have shown evidence of being hit by a ship. Behavioral

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studies indicate that blue whales make feeding dives during the day and rest at the surface at night—making them vulnerable to being struck at a time when they cannot be seen by an oncoming ship. Additionally, there are locations where critical feeding habitat overlaps shipping lanes with high traffic, making the whales even more susceptible. Like many other baleen whales, blue whales have a migratory pattern with a northward shift in the summertime and southward shift in the wintertime. Other migratory species, such as gray whales and humpback whales, fast while they are in their low latitude calving and mating grounds. Blue whales are thought to feed year round, however. While a specific tropical feeding location has not been pin-pointed exactly, there is evidence to suggest that they frequent a food-rich area of upwelling off Costa Rica each year. Such a large size with high energy demands may not allow these whales to fast for a long period of time. Blue whales are endangered and are protected by the Marine Mammal Protection Act and the Endangered Species Act. My favorite animal on Earth, it is a tremendous experience to be in their presence. Each year that passes, I cross my fingers and hope that they continue to find our local waters hospitable and rich in krill. ••••• Morgan Richie is a 2005 graduate with a Master of Advanced Studies degree in Marine Biodiversity and Conservation from Scripps Institution of Oceanography. She is a narrator for Dana Wharf ’s Whale Watching excursions and collects blue whale data aboard the OCean Adventures catamaran. She is a professor of Marine Science and Oceanography at Orange Coast College and Fullerton College and the coordinator of the Pacific Life Foundation’s Southern California Marine Mammal Workshop. Richie is also the owner of Pacific Naturalists, an ecotourism and photography business, active in the local marine science community and makes awareness of recent research a top priority. Visit her website at www.pacificnaturalists.com. Sources: Calambokidis, J. et. al., (2009b) Insights into the population structure of blue whales in the eastern North Pacific from recent sightings and photographic identifications. Marine Mammal Science, 25, 816-832. Calambokidis, J. et. al. (2008) Insights into the underwater diving, feeding and calling behavior of blue whales from a suction-cup attached video-imaging tag. Marine Technology Society Journal, 41, 15-25. Berman-Kowalewski, M. et. al. (2010) Association between blue whale mortality and ship strike along the California coast. Aquatic Mammals, 36(1), 59-66.

Bill Kampf with his 43-pound halibut. Courtesy of Dana Wharf Sportﬁshing

is girlfriend took him fishing for his birthday. That’s cool, he thought. But when Bill Kampf, 34, landed the whopping 43 pound Halibut off the coast of San Clemente, he yelled, “that’s awesome.” “That’s a trophy for a California Halibut,” said deckhand Chris Pica who gaffed the largest Halibut caught so far this year. “We typically see Halibut that range from 10–20 pounds, with the legal size limit being 22 inches.” “My father and brother have both caught big fish they brag about—now I have bragging rights, too!” said Kampf who plans to have a big fish fry. “We have enough Halibut to feed the whole block.” Kampf and Nina Won, 28, boarded the 65’ Dana Pride for an afternoon half-day fishing trip. With rented rods in hand and Dana Wharf deckhands and captains helping out, the Pride headed out. Armed with a 7’ Okuma Catalina Rod with 20 lb test, a number 2 BY ROXANN hook and 1.5 ounce Rubbercore POPE sinker, Kampf was just happy to be on the water. And for Won, this was her first time fishing. “This is great—I really enjoyed fishing and plan to do it more frequently.” Won caught her first fish but, “lost it in my excitement,” she said. Won chose to fish out of Dana Wharf after perusing website for various landings. She decided to drive to Dana Point from Santa Monica after reading the high fish counts and feeling like “Dana Wharf would be helpful and make it fun for us. They were nice and helpful – making it a lot of fun,” said Won. Kampf now plans to expand his Dana Wharf experience by taking Won whale watching and enjoying the summertime music cruise; but ssshhh, don’t tell her, it’s a surprise! For more information, visit danawharf.com or call 949.496.5794. DP

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A Cup of Joe with a Side of Democracy Orange County Sheriff Candidates speak at Civic Association Coffee Chat By Andrea Swayne Dana Point Times

crowd of roughly100 turned out for the Dana Point Civic Association Coffee Chat at Coffee Importers on May 21 to hear the three candidates for Orange County Sheriff address topics ranging from immigration to constitutional rights including the right to bear arms. The hour-long community forum was scheduled by the Civic Association to allow candidates to address residents in preparation for the June 8 election. Current Sheriff Sandra Hutchens and her opponents, Anaheim Deputy Police Chief Craig Hunter and former Lt. Bill Hunt, each gave a brief synopsis of their experience, policing philosophies and campaign positions, followed by a question-and-answer period that saw both the candidates and members of the audience, exchanging jabs and raising heckles with some of the more controversial opinions. All of the residents in attendance were eager to hear what each had to say and some were just as eager to be heard, applauding and raising voices in approval as well as in disapproval, depending on their take on the issues being presented. “Regardless of how people vote, what they need to understand is that the Sheriff’s office is critical in the primary because there are three Republicans running with nobody opposing them from another party, said Dana Point resident Ron Young. “Anyone who gets 50.1 percent of the vote has won the election. One, it can save money, and two, it can decide who will become Sheriff on June 8. So, it’s critical for me to be here today to hear what they have to say.” Following are excerpts from the opening comments of all three. Craig Hunter addressed the crowd first, highlighting what he calls executive level policing experience in running the Anaheim Police Department, the largest department in the county. He likened his job to that of the Chief Operating Officer in traditional business terms. Hunter pointed out his extensive knowledge of dealing with homeland security issues due to having the number five homeland security threat in the U.S. in Disneyland. He pointed out that Anaheim has been the safest resort town in America for the past 20 years and the second-best violent crime rate of the 250 largest cities in the country, despite the fact that Anaheim’s resort area draws an additional 20 million visitors—on top the approximately 350,000 residents—each year. Hunter also said he understands how to make the tough budget cuts and that he has done so without his union going to the Board of Supervisors threatening to strike because of his willingness to work collaboratively with the rank and file assisting in the problem solving process. He went on to say he understands the policing philosophy of Orange County and how to make it safe for the public. He downplayed the experience of his opposition saying of www.danapointtimes.com

A crowd of about 100 gathered for the Dana Point Civic Association Coffee Chat at Coffee Importers on Friday, May 21 to hear the three candidates for Orange County Sheriff speak. Photos by Andrea Swayne

Sheriff Hutchens that the majority of her experience came from L.A. County—which he referred to as “a completely different policing philosophy than what we expect here in Orange County”—and that Hunt’s experience was as one of 60, a lieutenant in the Sheriff’s Department supervising only 35 deputies in San Clemente. “I believe that we should be electing a politically conservative sheriff, someone who will support your constitutional rights,” said Hunter. “But beyond the politics, we need to elect someone who really needs to have executive level policing experience. I think that’s what sets me apart from my two opponents. You can trust me to balance the budget in a productive way that does not jeopardize public safety. I will not be doing early releases like we have been seeing with the current Sheriff. I will manage the budget appropriately and I will defend your constitutional rights, in particular your right to possess and bear arms and bring a contemporary policing philosophy to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.” For more about Hunter, see his website at www.hunterforsheriff.com. Sheriff Hutchens shot back by saying, “I am the only candidate up here who has been the Sheriff for the past two years. I did 30 years of law enforcement with LA County Sheriffs, which I will not apologize for. It’s a very fine agency. Law enforcement is the same no matter where you go. We serve the community.” She elaborated on her experience, detailing how she worked her way up from secretary and worked her way up to deputy, sergeant, lieutenant, captain, commander

and finally division chief for her last four years with the department. As division chief she was in charge of the Office of Homeland Security and said that she is very sensitive to homeland security matters and has undergone extensive training abroad on counter-terrorism and is attune to the threat that we face here. Hutchens also spoke of the experience she gained by entering the department during one of the “most trying times it had ever seen” a department that she said “had been disgraced by the lack of leadership” shown by the previous Sheriff Michael Carona and had to deal with corruption by the top brass. With the command staff gone, she was charged with building a new command staff and inherited issues with the jail system that were brought to light by the scandal surrounding the beating death of inmate John Chamberlain and the resulting Grand Jury report. She commissioned a jail audit with the goal of making the changes necessary to keep liability down so that county money is spent on providing public safety and not on defending lawsuits. “I was faced with a $50 million dollar budget cut to a $450 million operating budget,” said Hutchens. “You’ll hear my opponents say, ‘well, she has a $700 million dollar budget,’ Yes I do, but I have a $450 million dollar operating budget. And I think that most people who are in business will understand what that means. That’s the budget I can touch. So I cut $50 million and I cut it from the top. You will not find another law enforcement who has done that. Typically they close jails, release prisoners, pound their fist on the table, cut at the bottom and impact public safety.” The Sheriff’s job, she said, is to continue to drive crime down and not accept a minimal level, to continue to work on the gang and narcotics scourge with a focus on prevention, intervention and enforcement and to secure our county from terrorism. For more about Hutchens, see her website at www.sheriffhutchens.com.

Bill Hunt introduced himself as a 21 1/2 year veteran of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, having served in San Clemente and patrolled Dana Point and San Juan Capistrano during the days of shared police services in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s. He spoke of the Carona scandal and how he stood up against him when nobody else did. “I stood up for you and I called him out,” said Hunt. “I told the people of this county what the problems were with our top law enforcement officer and it cost me my career. The entire political establishment stood behind this scoundrel until he was taken out of headquarters in handcuffs.” Hunt went on to say that he believes that we have a Sheriff who doesn’t believe in the constitutional right to keep and bear arms and that the people need to elect officials who come from the community and represent their values. “All of our Constitutional rights need to be defended,” said Hunt. “As your Sheriff, I will support and defend your Constitutional rights. And I will issue concealed weapons permits to any law-abiding citizen and I will use personal protection as good cause.” Regarding immigration enforcement, Hunt said that elected officials have been “sticking their heads in the sand,” resulting in a huge issue that is overburdening our legal, medical and educational system. He aligned his position with that of Arizona’s Joe Arpaio when he said that under his leadership, the immigration status of those arrested will be checked and those found to be in the country illegally will be handed over to Federal authorities. Hunt portrayed himself as the only one who is not afraid to go against the grain and oppose “30 years of the government turning its back on the issue of illegal immigration.” For more about Hunt, see his website at www.billhuntforsheriff2010.com. DP May 28–June 3, 2010 • Dana Point Times • Page 9

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The Dana Point Woman’s Club hopes to see new friends at their June 3 luncheon meeting at 11:30 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Community House, 24642 San Juan Street, Dana Point. Scholarship awards will be given to three Dana Hills High School girls: Addie Dorsey, Natalie Lam and Kimberly Narel. (The club previously presented a scholarship to Saddleback student from Dana Point, Lorraine Sears.) There will also be a donation given to Dana Point librarian, Carolyn Hopkins, for their children’s library program. To make a reservation, call Jean Dyer at 949.837.5227.

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The South Orange County School of the Arts (SOCSA) 2010 Showcase is set for Saturday, June 12 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the San Juan Hills High School Theater. Join the party as SOCSA celebrates the achievements of the more than 400 students involved in this year’s event. The students will present a stage performance and art exhibit along with a dinner and silent auction. The art exhibit, auction and art celebration party will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. followed by a stage performance from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. All tickets include dinner. Seating is limited so buy your tickets online now. Prices are: Orchestra center stage $75 for adults, students and seniors; orchestra non-center stage $50 for adults, $35 for students and seniors; balcony first row $60 and balcony non-first row $50 for adults, $35 students and seniors. San Juan Hills High School is located at 29211 Vista Montana in San Juan Capistrano. To purchase tickets or for more information, log on to www.socsarts.org or call 949.240.1994.

Friends of Rollo, in conjunction with Dana Wharf Sportfishing and other landings from San Diego to Santa Barbara, will be hosting two upcoming “Kids Fish Free” days on June 5 and 6. This is a special opportunity for kids and adults who aren’t involved in organized youth groups to benefit from our youth fishing program and a great way for adults to introduce children to the wonderful sport of recreational sportfishing. For every paid “adult fare,” adults may bring up to two kids (ages 15 and under) fishing for free (fare only) on these trips. The cost for rod and reel rentals, tackle, food, fish cleaning, and Mexican fishing permits (if required), etc, are not included in this promotion and are the responsibility of participants. This promotion is good on any 1/2 or 3/4 day regularly scheduled fishing trips and is subject to space availability. Please call and make your reservations early. To reserve your space on a Dana Wharf Sportfishing trip call 949.496.5794 and let the operator know that you want to participate in the “Kids Fish Free promotion.” For information on other participating landings, log on to www.friendsofrollo.com. Friends of Rollo is a 501c3 nonprofit educational organization that sends kids on marine awareness fishing trips. Though they concentrate on disadvantaged, at-risk, disabled, and low income children, kids from all walks of life are welcome. To date, they have taken over 50,000 kids fishing. Friends of Rollo was organized in memory of Captain James “Rollo” Heyn with the goal of introducing fishing to children who might not otherwise have such an opportunity.

Lance Rzepiejewski and Chef Azmin Ghahreman at the St. Anne State of the School dinner on May 13. Courtesy of St. Anne School

Lance Rzepiejewski, a third grader from Dana Point, was one of 14 third, fourth and fifth grade students from St. Anne School to graduate from “Foods Around the World,” a tenweek-long series of children’s cooking classes taught by Chef Azmin Ghahreman, owner of Sapphire Laguna and Sapphire at School. Throughout the program, the students took a culinary trip around the world, studying other countries and cultures and learning about new flavors, textures and experiences, while building healthy eating habits that will last a lifetime. The classes are an extension of Chef Azmin’s Sapphire at School, a landmark program which provides students at local schools with a fresh and healthy hand-crafted selection of breakfast, snack and lunch options. The program strives to teach kids about the nature of food from the ground up, learning about balance and portion control; bright, natural flavors in fresh fruits and vegetables; intelligent alternatives to fatty snacks; and that food is a fuel. In addition to St. Anne School, other participating schools in the area include St. Margaret’s Episcopal School and Montessori Academy Monarch Beach. Chef Azmin Ghaherman sees each child as his own responsibility, and makes it his mission to develop and nurture programs that take a positive action on behalf of children in the field in which he excels—providing delicious, innovative and healthy meals that broaden the mind and the palate. For more information about Chef Azmin, log on to www.sapphirelaguna.com.

Tickets for the Ocean Institute’s 6th annual Laguna Beach Million Dollar Home Raffle will go on sale Tuesday, July 6. Participants will have the opportunity to win a Laguna Beach home valued at $1 million, or $1 million in cash. The grand prize has been awarded each year since the raffle’s founding. Additionally, over 400 other prizes will be awarded. Tickets are $150 each and only 20,000 will be sold. For additional information, and to be put on the mailing list for the 2010 raffle, please visit www.ocean-institute.org or call 949.542.3600.

Dana Hills High School raised $2,844 for blood cancer research through the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) Orange County/ Inland Empire Chapter’s School & Youth programs, which includes the ‘Pennies for Patients’ program and ‘The Olive Garden’s Pasta for Pennies’ program. For more information on the School & Youth Programs, or to learn how to register your school for the next school year, visit www. schoolandyouth.org/ocie, or contact Robin McConnaughey-Rosewitz at robin.rosewitz@ lls.org or 714.481.5617.

Dana Point Fine Arts will present a Memorial Day Art Show and Sale May 29 and 30 on the “Boardwalk” by Harpoon Henry’s in Dana Point Harbor. Free. For more information, visit www.danapointfinearts.org.

A gathering and memorial for Lily the gray whale who died after spending a week in the harbor has been planned for Sunday, June 6 at Baby Beach from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. “We can all gather at Baby Beach to honor Lily the whale and to thank those who attempted to help her. She touched our hearts and she mattered in the world. We want her tragic death to bring awareness of Ocean nets, pollution and debris,’ said Jacinda, Dana Point resident and the group’s organizer. “Afterward, for those who are interested we are looking to purchase tickets to take a trip out to Lily’s final resting place in the ocean and leave her flowers at sea. Or, we may walk to Doheny Beach where she died and leave our flowers there. If you have your own boat and would like to follow us out as a group, that would be great. Please invite your friends to join us as well.” Go to www.facebook.com and search for “Lily the whale” for more information on this event.

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Lynn Muir. Courtesy of Dana Point Historical Society

Lynn Muir was recognized as this year’s Founders Day honoree by the Dana Point Historical Society on May 26 at the Dana Point Community House. Lynn’s son Gerald was on hand to speak on his father’s accomplishments. Muir, in his fifty plus years as a Dana Point resident, Muir has served many roles in the city, including Parks and Recreation board director, Chamber of Commerce president, Specific Plan Review board member, Dana Point Village committee member and International Palm Society director and his architectural firm—started in 1963—has been responsible for the design of several local buildings.

Wheel Fun Rentals at Doheny State Beach is offering free rental use to Big Brothers Big Sisters matches. The company is the number one recreational rental franchise in the US, utilizing fleets of unique bikes, including multi-passenger Surrey cycles, pedal boats, canoes and more. Launched in 2008, its “Biking Buddies” Program for Big Brothers Big Sisters entitles Big Brothers and Big Sisters to bring their Little Brothers and Sisters to Wheel Fun Rentals, where they receive free rentals to enjoy together. The program is active locally at any of Wheel Fun Rental’s seven Orange County outlets. “The best thing about this program is that it is unlimited! The program can be utilized whenever the ‘Big’ and ‘Little’ spend time together; it’s not a one time deal,” said Brian McInerney, Vice President of Wheel Fun Rentals. “This program will ensure that the Big Brother and Big Sister volunteers always have something fun, fit and free to do with the children that they mentor,” said Al Stonehouse, President of Wheel Fun Rentals. For more information about Wheel Fun Rentals, log on to their website at www.wheelfunrentals.com. To learn more about Big Brothers Big Sisters, visit www.bbbs.org.

More than 150 local law enforcement agencies statewide and the CHP will be looking for unbelted drivers and passengers as part of the 2010 Click It or Ticket mobilization, May 24 through June 6. This year, fines and fees have increased from $132 to $142 for first time adult seat belt violations. For children under 16, the fine is now $445 for a first time offense. Seat belt violators will receive citations— no warnings. The Click It or Ticket campaign relies on heavy enforcement and public education as a means to help save lives on California’s roadways. “Wearing a seat belt is just simply the easiest and most effective thing you can do on the road to protect yourself and your family,” said Christopher J. Murphy, Director of the California Office of Traffic Safety. “That means buckling up day and night, on every trip.” More than 600 permanent Click It or Ticket highway signs, which have been up since 2005, will be updated in the coming months to reflect the new ‘Minimum $142.’ Currently California has a seat belt usage rate of 95.3 percent, but that still means over half a million people are not buckling up. Properly restrained drivers, passengers and children have a 50 percent better chance of surviving a crash than unbelted occupants. Those ejected from vehicles in crashes or roll-overs are up to 35 times more likely to die than restrained occupants.

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H20 – Do You Know? N ow more than ever during the current Water Supply Alert, it pays to be “water aware.” In recognition of this, we’ve put together a short quiz on water supply, conservation and pollution prevention that pertains to our community. There’s no “pass or fail.” It’s simply a self-assessment about water-related facts and programs in our area. Are you “water aware,” “water wise,” or a “water wizard?” Here goes: What is over 7 million gallons of water per day? This is the amount of potable water used daily by residents and businesses in the South Coast Water District service area, which includes Dana Point. That usage is indoors and outdoors, with outdoors accounting for up to half. Under the current Water Supply Alert, individuals are being asked to reduce water usage by 15%, and data shows that they are doing so. Congratulations and keep up the good work. What is more than 300 million gallons of water? This is the amount of recycled water used at parks, schools, churches, homeowners’ associations and an 18-hole golf course in the South Coast Water District service area last year. Over 60% of the City’s parks are irrigated with recycled water. The use of recycled water lowers the demand for potable water and is a “drought-proof” supply because it’s produced locally. Recycled water currently comprises 10% of the total water supply in our area; the District’s Master Plan calls for recycled water to increase to 15% of its water supply within the next 10 years. What is 15 million gallons of water per year? This is the amount of drinking water that the proposed ocean desalination facility could provide for residents in Dana Point, Laguna Beach, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano and Laguna Niguel. The project is in the Extended Pumping and Pilot Plant Testing phase for the next 18 months. If test results prove the project feasible and required permits and funding are secured, the facility could be constructed and operational by late 2016 and provide Dana Point with up to 35% of its potable water. This, in turn, would lower demand on decreas-

ing and unreliable supplies of imported water and provide a “drought-proof” local source. What is 260 million gallons of water per year? This is the amount of potable water that can be produced annually at the Groundwater Recovery Facility in Capistrano Beach. It’s a “drought-proof” supply because it originates from aquifers in the San Juan Groundwater Basin and is produced locally. The South Coast Water District Master Plan calls for this local source of water to increase from 10% to 20% of its total water supply within the next 10 years. What is 6.9 million gallons of urban runoff per year? This is the amount of runoff treated at the Salt Creek Ozone Treatment Facility during the summer months. The facility cleans the creek water before it’s discharged into the ocean. From May through November, creek water consists mainly of water from over-irrigation and street runoff that carries fertilizer, pesticide, dirt, motor oil and other potential pollutants down storm drains and into the creek. The City and South Coast Water District are exploring the feasibility of harvesting this water for integration into the District’s recycled water system for irrigation. What are 17 “diversions?” This is the number of “nuisance water” diversion systems in the City that redirect polluted street runoff to the sanitary sewer collection system during the summer months—rather than allowing it to enter and pollute the creeks and ocean water. What is 40,000 pounds of debris? This is the amount of debris that the City prevented from entering the ocean and San Juan Creek last year. Rather, it was captured in one of four trash separation units. Much of the debris consisted of bottles, plastics, sediment and yard waste. How was 21 million gallons of water saved? Residents and businesses in the South Coast Water District service area saved this amount of potable water last year by installing water-efficient devices under the rebate programs offered by Metropolitan Water District and the Municipal Water

Letters to the Editor

Thanks for the Lily Story

A Beautiful Farewell to a Gentle Giant Judy Kane, Dana Point

I read your wonderful story about Lily (Rest in Peace Beloved Lily, DP Times, May 21, Vol. 3, Issue 21) and throughout had to keep wiping away the tears so I could continue reading. A beautiful farewell to a gentle giant. I then read the Guest Opinion “Mourning the death of a Whale” I read with horror that consideration is being given to lifting the moratorium on the killing of whales and even in our own waters. I joined the rally in Laguna on Sunday and will also send a strong letter to President Obama who is rapidly losing his approval rating with me. Thank you for quoting me. I think it puts in print my love for these beautiful, gentle, intelligent creatures. I look forward to running into you around town, hopefully on a much lighter occasion. Page 12 • Dana Point Times • May 28–June 3, 2010

Cynthia Anastasio, Dana Point

What a wonderful story you wrote regarding Lily (Rest in Peace Beloved Lily: The gray whale that spent a week at the Harbor dies, DP Times, May 21, Vol. 3, Issue 21). All of the emotions that you wrote about mirrored exactly what I was going through. The story was handled in a very tasteful way. Thanks so much!

Compassion Trumps Municipal Codes Milt Rouse, Dana Point

With cerebral palsy, epilepsy, blindness and the pain of osteoporosis, Malinda Traudt suffers extreme agony and yet the city fathers and mothers of Dana Point do not want to let her obtain her California legal medication that will help her suffering. The council members, who are legally allowed to consume the much more dangerous drug of

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District of Orange County. Devices included high-efficiency toilets and clothes washers, rotary sprinkler nozzles and weather-based irrigation controllers. South Coast Water District has launched its own water-saving rebate program for homeowners who remove grass turf and replace it with synthetic turf or California-friendly plants. Contact 949.499.4555 ext. 1 for more information. So, how did you do? 1-2 correct = Water Aware. 3-5 correct = Water Wise. 6-8 correct = Water Wizard. Anyone who read this article = Water Winner! This column is a cooperative effort of the City of Dana Point and South Coast Water District to cultivate conscious living to protect and preserve our coastal neighborhoods and resources. If you have any suggestions for topics, please feel free to direct questions to lzawaski@danapoint.org (City of Dana Point) or lhomscheid@scwd.org (South Coast Water District). 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.

alcohol in order to escape the sufferings of their everyday lives, should get out of the middle ages, come into the 21st century, get out of her way and allow the young lady to obtain her prescribed medication. Malinda takes no other medication, is not a dope fiend or alcoholic, but rather a suffering human being that the city is saying cannot have relief because it violates their much more important municipal code. This ridiculous code goes against the California Compassionate Use Act, against compassion for a suffering fellow human being and it can and should be changed to allow compassionate relief to this young lady and others suffering pain. To submit a letter to the editor for possible inclusion in the paper, e-mail us at letters@ danapointtimes.com or send it to 34932 Calle del Sol, Suite B, Capistrano Beach, CA 92624. Dana Point Times reserves the right to edit reader-submitted letters for length and is not responsible for the claims made or the information written by the writers.

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EASY TO FIND: 34451 Ensenada Place DANA POINT HARBOR is right off the I-5, centrally located between Los Angeles and San Diego. The BOAT SHOW is an easy drive with plenty of FREE parking and FREE show shuttle service.

EVENT SCHEDULE THURSDAY Noon Wyland Glass Painting Series, Film 1 p.m. Greening California’s Schools - Peter Phinney 1:30 p.m. Blue Whale Footage - Ocean Institute 2:30 p.m. Sort it Out: Recycling, Recyclable & Recycled - Sasha King, Peter Phinney 3 p.m. Nature Propelled, Film - Ocean Institute 4 p.m. Water Quality, Orange County Dana Point Harbor - Paul Lawrence 4:30 p.m. Green Kitchen and Bath Renovation Projects - Sasha King 5 p.m. Sustainability ConsultantBill Conley, CFM2

FRIDAY Noon Wyland Movie 12:30 p.m Wyland Movie 1 p.m. Wyland Movie 1:30 p.m. Sort it Out: Recycling, Recyclable & Recycled - Sasha King, Peter Phinney 2 p.m. Coral Reef Presentation - Ret Talbot

2:30 p.m. Green Kitchen and Bath Renovation Projects - Sasha King 3 p.m. Painting With No VOC Paints - Rosie Abramyan, MODAA Inc. 3:30 p.m. “Main Street Village,” Film - GreenRibbonProductions.com 4 p.m. What is “LEED” all about? - Peter Phinney 4:30 p.m. Director of At Sea Programs, Ocean Institute - Tim Sullivan

SATURDAY 10 a.m. Tree of Life - Gene Radcliffe 10:30 a.m. Wyland Glass Painting Series, Film 11:00 a.m. Secrets of a Green Landscape 11:30 a.m. Sustainability, LEED, and What it Means to You - Bill Conley Noon Simple Green Strategies for Homeowners 1 p.m. DIY Green: 6 Green Projects for Homeowners - Sasha King, Peter Phinney 1:30 p.m. Green Your Business and Save Money - Anita Katzenback 2:30 p.m. Water Quality, Orange County Dana Point Harbor - Paul Lawrence 3 p.m. Captain Herzer

3:30 p.m. Captain Herzer 4 p.m. Sort it Out: Recycling, Recyclable & Recycled - Sasha King, Peter Phinney 4:30 p.m. ”Main Street Village,” Film - GreenRibbonProductions.com

HOURS THURSDAY-FRIDAY • Noon – 7 p.m. SATURDAY • 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. SUNDAY • 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

SUNDAY 10:30 a.m. Main Street Village - How to 14 LEED Credits GreenRibbonProductions.com 11 a.m. What is “LEED” all about? - Peter Phinney 11:30 a.m. Watersheds, Ocean Institute - Jonathan Witt Noon Water Quality, Orange County Dana Point Harbor - Paul Lawrence 1 p.m. Simple Green Strategies for Homeowners 1:30 p.m. Sailboats and Sustainability: A Case for Efﬁciency - Richard Holzer 2 p.m. Secrets of a Green Landscape 2:30 p.m. Painting With No VOC Paints - Rosie Abramyan, MODAA Inc. 3 p.m. Wyland Movie 3:30 p.m. Wyland Movie 4 p.m. Wyland Movie

MUSIC LINEUP THURSDAY, JUNE 3 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Rob Eller 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Jason Feddy 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Vince Mitchell Duo

FRIDAY, JUNE 4 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Eric Henderson 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Jason Feddy

SATURDAY, JUNE 5 noon - 2:30 p.m. Vince Mitchell Duo 2:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. Rob Eller

SUNDAY, JUNE 6 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Eric Henderson 1:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. Jason Feddy

GETTING OUT

YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER

D a n a Po i nt

The List

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

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Dread Zeppelin

8 p.m. Musical group portraying Bob Marley, Elvis and “Zep” from Led Zeppelin at The Coach House, also with Instigator and Suburban Skies. Tickets $15. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

The Trip

8 p.m.–11 p.m. Top hits from the ‘60s and ‘70s at Salt Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com.

Summer Picks Wine Tasting

5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Celebrate summer with San Clemente Wine Company. Welcoming Brian Cokas, sommelier, who will be pouring his favorite picks for the summer. A few bottles will be raffled off! $15 for seven wines with cheese, crackers and chocolate. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

Shawn Jones

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

The Jive Ass Nobodies & Special Guest 9 p.m. “Rock Night” concert at OC Tavern. Tickets $10. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.

California Rangers

8:30 p.m. Swallow’s Inn. 31786 Camino Capistrano, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com.

Red X Reggae with Smoothie Jones

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.

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Auto Pilot

9 p.m.–12 a.m. Top-40 music and dancing at Salt Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com. www.danapointtimes.com

Go See Do

Memorial Day services are to be held at beautiful Pines Park in Capistrano Beach on Monday, May 31 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The service is intended to honor all military personnel who fought to defend the United States and to remember those who gave their lives to preserve the freedom of others. The event is sponsored by the City of Dana Point and the Dana Point Veterans of Foreign Wars File photo of the United States, Post #9934. The keynote speaker of the event is Lieutenant Colonel Thomas P. Dolan, a member of the United States Marine Corps. Dolan served as the commanding officer of the Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169. The squadron is part of Marine Aircraft Group 39, which is currently based at the Marine Corps Aircraft Station in Camp Pendleton. Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Vetter is also scheduled to speak at the services. The

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 $30 in advance, $35 at the door. 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente, 714.369.0475, www.hawaiiansurfclub.com.

Dana Point Farmers Market

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

Festival of Arts Preview

12 p.m.-2 p.m. Preview some of artwork that will be on display during this year’s FOA at Wells Fargo in Laguna Beach. Exhibit is ongoing through June 24; check for times. 260 Ocean Ave., Laguna Beach, 949.464.4282, www.foapom.com.

Mike Hamilton

7 p.m. Variety music by the popular local musician at Savannah Chop House. Laguna Niguel, www.mikehamiltonmusic.com.

Circus Vargas

1:30 p.m.; 4:30 p.m.; 7:30 p.m. The brand-new circus show under the big tent that the whole family will enjoy. Admission $15-$55. Runs through June 7. The OC Fairgrounds, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 877.468.3861, www.circusvargas.org.

Tomorrow’s Artists Today

11 a.m.-4 p.m. Casa Romantica art exhibit featuring more than 200 works of art by San Clemente High, Bernice Ayer and Shorecliffs Middle School students. Admission $5. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

“An Evening With Rita Rudner”

8 p.m. The accomplished actress, screenwriter, author and comedian brings her comedy to The Laguna Playhouse. Tickets $45-$55. 606 Laguna Canyon Road, LB, 949.497.ARTS, www.lagunaplayhouse.com.

Jennifer Corday

9 p.m. It’s 80’s night at BeachFire. No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

Flock of 80’s

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

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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.

Coastal Sightseeing Tour

9 a.m. Dana Wharf takes you out to sea to observe the coastline of Laguna Beach and its history. Tour includes continental breakfast and drinks, a search for sealife and more. Tickets $49. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

Memorial Day Services retired United States Marine Corps officer will specifically acknowledge veterans of the Korean War. VFW Post 9934 would like to extend a special invitation to Korean War veterans to attend for this special recognition speech by Lt Col Vetter. The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States serves to “honor the dead by helping the living” through memorial services, volunteerism, and veterans’ service. The organization includes 2.2 million members in 8,100 posts worldwide and attempts to improve life for current U.S. veterans. The site will have seating to accommodate 300 people. There will be free curbside parking for the event along Camino Capistrano and nearby side streets. Pines Park is located at 34941 Camino Capistrano in Capistrano Beach. For more information, contact Bob Moore at 949.496.8854. —SG

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.

Hollywood Blonde

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

Marine Wildlife Cruise

1 p.m. Educational journey on the sea looking for marine wildlife with the Ocean Institute. Call for prices. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr., Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.

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.

Grossology

11 a.m.-4 p.m. Explore why the body produces “gross stuff” at the Discovery Science Center. Adults $12.95, kids $9.95. 2500 N. Main Street, Santa Ana, 714.542.2823, www.discoverycube.org.

Flying 57’s

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

Surfin Safari

8 p.m. Tribute to The Beach Boys at The Coach House also featuring The Byrds Collective. Tickets $15. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

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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.

Monday Madness Wine Tasting

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

Smokey Karaoke

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

Mondays with Matt

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

Comedy & Karaoke

9 p.m.–1 a.m. The night starts with live comedy and continues with karaoke at 11 p.m. at Hennessey’s Tavern. No cover. 34111 La Plaza, Dana Point, 949.488.0121, www.hennesseystavern.com. (Cont. on page 19) May 28–June 3, 2010 • Dana Point Times • Page 17

GETTING OUT

DP Times Restaurant Spotlight

By Danielle Juncal

Vue at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott

RATE IT!

25135 Park Lantern, Dana Point, 949.487.7516, www.lagunacliffs.com

Have you eaten at this restaurant?

BEST KNOWN FOR: Californian cuisine MOST POPULAR ITEM: Blackened Ahi Tuna Within the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa, Vue masterfully prepares a diverse menu of exquisite and flavorful dishes that reflect the diversity within Californian cuisine. Large windows allow natural light to flood the dining area while also revealing an expansive ocean view. Vue, as well as its upstairs counterpart, the OverVue, boasts the freshest, highest quality ingredients, combined to create innovative taste sensations. “Cooking is not just how well one can cook according to a recipe. It is how you can be inspired and work with the items you have that are in season,” Erasimo Rodriguez, executive sous chef, said. Perhaps one of the most enjoyable characteristics unique to the OverVue is its Tapas menu. The tapas, Spanish for “lids,” are smaller portions of food meant for sharing, including intricate yet bite-sized dishes such as the Manchengo and Chorize Flatbread with blueberries, pineapples and pesto. Meanwhile, larger meals are available as well, like the Blackened Ahi Tuna, accompanied by tempura enoki, wasabi caviar and mango puree. “We all know that Mother Nature is perfect. But in my kitchen, Mother Nature is not perfect; we make it perfect. It’s all about creating balance with what you are working with,” Rodriguez said. Be it a relaxing morning brunch, a few casual appetizers, or an elaborate dinner, any and all food cravings are satisfied by the chefs at the Vue.

Vue. Photo by Danielle Juncal

PRICE RANGE: $10 to $40 PAYMENT: Cash or credit cards RESERVATIONS: Recommended HOURS: OverVue 11 a.m. to midnight everyday; Vue 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. everyday, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Friday to Saturday

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

Jacobi’s on the Alley

102 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente, 949.361.9586 (Rated on a scale of 1–5 stars)

ABOUT OUR REVIEWS: In each issue we’ll highlight universally critical points including “Most Popular Dish,” “Best Known For” and “Price Range.” But most importantly, we’re inviting you to participate each week and rate the restaurant based on your experiences. Go to www.danapointtimes.com and under “Restaurant Guide” rate it from 1 to 5. (Cont. from page 17)

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HALF-PRICED OCEAN TRIPS: EXTENDED

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

ZORRO UNMASKED

10 a.m.-4 p.m. New exhibit at Mission SJC showcasing the cinematic history of Zorro from films and television with historic props and more. Runs daily through August 31. Admission $5–$9. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.

COUNTRY DANCIN’

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.

BENNY

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

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DAN LEFLER

DANA POINT HARBOR BOAT SHOW

12 p.m.-7 p.m. The annual event runs through Sunday and features new and used boats, tons of products, events and much more. Begins at 10 a.m. Sat & Sun. General admission $12. 323.655.2010, www.danaboatshow.com.

AFTER SCHOOL CLUB

4 p.m. Kids can do activites and more at the DP Library. 33841 Niguel Road, Dana Point, 949.496.5517, www.ocpl.org.

SEA STAR TOUR

8:30 a.m. “Sea” what the Ocean Institute is all about on this one-hour journey. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr., Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.

JAZZ NIGHT

7 p.m.-9 p.m. Concert presented by the South Orange County School of the Arts in Porthole Theater. 33333 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.240.1994, www.socsarts.org.

OUT OF THE BLUE

5 p.m. Laguna Beach’s Art Walk featuring a reception introducing the 2010 Art-To-Go collection presented by the Festival of Arts Artists Fund. 505 Forest Ave., Laguna Beach, 949.497.3597.

UPCOMING: SATURDAY, JUNE 5

CALIFORNIA SURF MUSEUM GALA

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

5 p.m.-10 p.m. Gala honoring women in surf titled “WOW: Women On Waves” also featuring fine food from a variety of restaurants. Tickets $65-$85. 312 Pier Way, Oceanside, 760.721.6876, www.surfmuseum.org.

KIDS STORYTIME AT THE CASA

LORD OF THE STRINGS

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.

OLD CAPISTRANO FARMERS MARKET

3 p.m.–7 p.m. Every Wednesday at El Camino Real and Yorba in San Juan Capistrano. 949.493.4700.

COMEDY NIGHT

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.

WELL WELL WEDNESDAY

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. www.danapointtimes.com

7:30 p.m. The renowned singer/songwriter Jack Tempchin performs as part of the concert series at the Dana Point Community House. Tickets $20. 24642 San Juan Ave., Dana Point, 949.842.2227, www.lordofthestringsconcerts.com. UPCOMING: FRIDAY, JUNE 11

MIOCEAN’S BLUE 42 GALA

6 p.m. OC’s premier “blue tie” fundraising gala at St. Regis Resort with auctions, music by The English Beat and more. Table for $5,000. 1 Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point, 949.242.7702, www.miocean.org.

For our full calendar, visit the “Event Calendar” at www.danapointtimes.com. Have an event? Send your listing to events@danapointtimes.com

ON STAGE

Heather McDonald of the Chelsea Handler Show With Sarah Colonna

eather McDonald, along with Sarah Colonna, will perform her standup comedy at The Coach House on Saturday, June 6. McDonald is best known for her work on the Chelsea Lately show, where she writes, acts and produces. We caught up with McDonald via e-mail in New York City, where she hosted the 2nd Annual Blossom Ball for Endometriosis. Have you performed at the Coach House in the past? No, I have not but I have been to the San Juan Capistrano Mission because I’m Catholic. Does that count? What can we expect in your show at the Coach House? Sarah will start the show and do around 25 to 30 minutes and then I’ll come out and do an hour. We will drink together after and take pictures with anyone Courtesy photo who wants one. Besides my fascination with pop culture and impersonating reality TV stars, I talk a lot about being a wife, mom and stepmother. Your impersonations are hilarious. Celine Dion, Drew Barrymore, Sarah Palin and a host of others are all spot on. Which is your favorite? I love doing Drew Barrymore, however people really do think I look like Celine Dion so she’s fun to whip out in an elevator. I love doing various Real Housewives too. How did you get your start in the business? I was raised just outside of LA in the San Fernando Valley and therefore quite jaded about the entertainment business. I was afraid if I majored in theater I’d be a waitress at 27, not that there is anything wrong with that…So, against my parents’ better judgment I majored in Business and Communications at USC. I talk a lot about this in my book, “You’ll Never Blue Ball in This Town Again,” in stores June 8. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the show starting at 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased for $20 at The Coach House by calling 949.496.7935 or online by visiting www.thecoachhouse.com. DP —A.J. Bardzilowski

May 28–June 3, 2010 • Dana Point Times • Page 19

DP LIVING

PROFILES OF OUR COMMUNITY

SUDOKU by Myles Mellor and Susan Flanagan Each Sudoku puzzle consists of a 9X9 grid that has been subdivided into nine smaller grids of 3X3 squares. To

solve the puzzle, each row, column and box must contain each of the numbers 1 to 9. Puzzles come in three grades: easy, medium and difficult. Level: Medium Last week’s solution:

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See today’s solution in next week’s issue.

Setting Sail for a Cure

Dana West Yacht Club plans 14th Annual Leukemia Cup Regatta for June 4 through June 6 By Andrea Swayne Dana Point Times

ana West Yacht Club (DWYC) is set to host the 14th Annual Leukemia Cup Regatta on June 4 through 6 to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). The three-day event includes sailboat racing, a dinghy poker run, bone marrow drive, auctions, food, music and more and both the landside events and sailing races are open to the public. The live and silent auctions will feature donations of artwork, wine, jewelry, golf and hotel vacation, boating related products and services and other great items. Dinner will be served each night. Italian food is on Friday night’s menu. Saturday’s dinner will feature Chicken Marsala and Sunday’s fare will be good old fashioned hamburgers and hotdogs. Beer, wine and spirits will be served at the outdoor bar. In the past 13 years DWYC has raised more than $1.5 million dollars for LLS and it has all been accomplished thanks to the generous volunteers from the yacht club. This year’s “Honored Skipper” is 5-yearold Dana Point resident Alexander “Gubben” Pain. Pain was diagnosed with Pre B Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) in 2008 and is now in the Maintenance phase of his treatment. The event is held in the parking lot adjacent to the club at 24601 Dana Drive in the Dana Point Harbor. The regatta is also open to all sailors and yacht club membership is not required. The cost to enter is a $75 charitable donation and entry forms can be found on the Dana West Yacht Club website at www.dwyc.org. For more information email race@dwyc.net. Inquiries may also be sent to Chris Speake at seaspeake@cox.net or call 949.212.1036. For more information about the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, visit www.lls.org. DP

Sailboats race in the 13th Annual Leukemia Cup Regatta. Photo by Nathan Wright

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

ThE nEEd IS CrITICal

Friday, June 4 • Regatta Race (PHRF & Cruising Classes) from Newport Beach Harbor entrance to Dana Point • Mount Gay Rum Kick-off Party & Racer’s Reception • Live Band - Music by “The Essentials”

• Every five minutes, someone in the United States is diagnosed with leukemia, lymphoma or myeloma; every 10 minutes, someone dies from these cancers.

Saturday, June 5 • Racer’s Breakfast at DWYC • Junior Regatta - Sabots & Lasers • Regatta Races - PHRF & Cruising Classes • Dinghy Poker Run • Bone Marrow Drive • Silent & Live Auctions • Live Band - Music by “Beats Work” Sunday, June 6 • Racer’s Breakfast at DWYC • Bone Marrow Drive • Regatta Race for Random Leg Race for Both Classes • Reception, Awards & Closing Ceremony • Live Band - “Carlos Rey & Company”

Page 20 • Dana Point Times • May 28–June 3, 2010

• Leukemia causes more deaths than any other cancer among children and young adults under the age of 20. • Lymphomas are the most common blood cancers, and non-hodgkin lymphoma is the sixth most common cancer in the united States. • Overall five-year survival for myeloma is just 34 percent.

Fundraising Prize Raise $8,500 or more: The Fantasy Sail Weekend with Gary Jobson will be awarded to each individual fundraiser in 2010 who raises $8,500 or more. Join other top fundraisers from around the country in Charleston, S.C. December 3-5. The package includes airfare for one, two nights accommodations for two people in one room, meals for one person, and participation in the Leukemia Cup Challenge for one (guests must pay $200 to attend with qualifier.) See www.lls.org. www.danapointtimes.com

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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

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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

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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

ABC Signs & Embroidery Shop 34135 Pacific Coast Hwy, Ste. E, www.abcembroideryshop.com

949.496.0606 949.496.2670

Plumbing

Upholstery Dana Point Upholstery 949.240.2292 24402 Del Prado Jeddy’s Yacht & Home Interiors 949.240.9569 34118 Pacific Coast Hwy, www.jeddys.com

A to Z Leak Detection 949.499.4464 Window Coverings www.atozleakdetection.com Chick’s Plumbing 949.496.9731 Jeddy’s Yacht & Home Interiors 949.240.9569 34172 Doheny Park Road, www.chicksplumbing.com 34118 Pacific Coast Hwy, www.jeddys.com DC Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioning www.dcplumbing.net 949.365.9044 WINDOW CLEANING King’s Plumbing 949.661.2709, 949.230.5464 Wonderful Windows 949.369.7263 www.wonderfulwindows.com

PRINT SHOP

Beacon Printing - Brad & Judy Brandmeier 24681 La Plaza, Ste. 125 949.661.3877 beaconprinting@sbcglobal.net Printing OC 949.388.4888 27134 Paseo Espada #B 203, www.printingoc.com

PSYCHOTHERAPY Corinne Rupert PhD, PsyD, MFT 949.488.2648 33971 Selva Rd. Ste. 125, www.danapointpsychotherapy.com Michael Hoffman, MFT 949.212.4149 www.michaelhoffmanmft.com

REAL ESTATE - RESIDENTIAL Altera Real Estate, Shirley Tenger 949.487.7700 33522 Niguel Road, www.tengerteam.com JHill & Associates 949.488.7653 25471 Evans Pointe, www.hillrealty.org Jill McGovern Real Estate 949.481.5259 34231 Doheny Park Rd., www.jillmcgovern.com Lantern Bay Realty 949.661.6441 34179 Golden Lantern, Ste. 103, www.lanternbayrealty.com

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GARAGE SALES Community-wide garage sale Saturday, May 29th, from 8 a.m. – noon in the parking lot of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 33501 Stonehill Rd., Dana Point, CA. 9th ANNUAL COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE! Please join us, multiple homes participating, follow the signs and shop till you drop! Saturday, June 5th 7:00 am - 1:00 pm. Dana Crest & The Landing: Cross streets: Golden Lantern & Josiah (Between DHHS & Ocean Ranch)

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HELP WANTED DO YOU WANT A JOB YOU WILL LOVE? We are currently accepting resumes for the position of Full time / Part time COOK. We are looking for someone with previous cooking experience for our daily food production. You will have a key role in providing three beautiful and nutritious meals a day to our wonderful residents, served in restaurant style dining atmosphere. We believe in taking care of our employees. If you work for us, you will receive a competitive salary, excellent benefits and an enjoyable work/life balance. For additional company information please visit our website at www.aegisliving.com. If you are interested in becoming a Cook for Áegis Living, we encourage you to fill out an application, and/or submit your resume to Imee Fontecha in person at 26922 Camino de Estrella, Dana Point, CA 92624 or via fax to 949-488-2669. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Home Improvement CUSTOM CARPENTRY, mantels, cabinetry, doors, mouldings. John Jenkins. 949-310-9605

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Biggest Blues Ever The 13th Annual Doheny Blues Festival sees sold-out crowds both days By Andrea Swayne Dana Point Times

hirteen was a very lucky number for Omega Events’ 13th Annual Doheny Blues Festival at Doheny State Beach, May 22 and 23. Both days were sold out for the first time in the festival’s history, according to event organizers. With three stages, vendor booths, beer, wine and some of the best food around—including barbeque from Dana Point favorite, Smokey’s House of BBQ—the event The crowd sings along to Crosby Stills & Nash. Photo by Andrea Swayne was a hit. Saturday’s headliner the Black Crowes wowed the crowd and even won over some new fans—with their “soul flavored” rock and roll—from among the crowd of blues aficionados in attendance. Saturday’s line up also included crowd favorites Taj Mahal and the Phantom Blues Band, The Fabulous Thunderbirds and Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears. Sunday’s lineup did not disappoint. Headlined by the legendary Crosby, Stills and Nash, the day had a little something for everyone. The Robert Cray Band, Booker T and Jackie Greene all gave stand-out performances. Bettye LaVette and Duke Robillard also had fans on their feet and swaying to the music. The only glitch in the system came from Mother Nature, as a combination of high tide and high surf washed over the south day use parking lot necessitating its closure and putting a strain on parking space. Not to worry, event organizers had it handled with shuttle Mayor Steven Weinberg and wife Carol. Max Loynes and Smokey’s House of BBQ General buses running from the Dana Hills High Photo by Andrea Swayne Manager Brad Janowiak serve up barbecue to hungry music fans. Photo by Andrea Swayne School lot and the Strand Vista Park lot. DP

Booker T sings the blues on the Renaissance stage. Photo by Andrea Swayne

History on Display at Local Hotel Historical Society joins with Dana Point Marina Inn to display historical photos in the newly remodeled lobby Special report from the Dana Point Historical Society

Dana Point Historical Society photos on display in the lobby of the Dana Point Marina Inn. Courtesy photo

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he Dana Point Historical Society is proud to announce its first display of “History in Public Places.” In the past, we have provided photos for display at the city’s Community Center, and more recently at the Marriott Laguna Cliffs and the Nature Interpretive Center. “However, this partnership provided us with the opportunity to display large poster sized photos of our collection. These size-to-fit mountings give visitors a bird’s eye view of our history,” said Carlos N. Olvera, President of the Dana Point Historical Society. Team leaders on this project Bill Shepherd and Ross Teasley did an outstanding job working with our other partner, Coastal Blue of San Juan Capistrano in producing these custom enlargements, “Dana Point residents and local businesses are very proud of our rich history. The Dana Point Marina Inn is no exception, said the hotel’s General Manager, Tony Kaspar. “We want to share our amazing history with everyone. The people at the historical society are amazing. They have a rare passion to preserve these pieces.” The hotel staff, the Historical Society and

local designer Stacia Valentine joined forces to make these historical treasures available to the public. Some of the pictures on display include a rendering of the old S.H. Woodruff hotel development on the bluffs of the harbor, circa 1930; aerial pictures from 1952 of the Headleads and Strands and a picture of a long time Dana Point resident Mel Pierce standing with his longboard at Dana Cove amongst others. “The display is free for all to enjoy,” said Kaspar. “And it is our hope that one day the Dana Point Historical Society will have a permanent home to display all of their incredible treasures.” The Historical Society agrees and is interested in advancing its History in Public Places program with other businesses in Dana Point by providing a portfolio of its collection to choose from. For more information about the Society’s History in Public Places program, contact the Dana Point Historical Society at 949.248.8121 or log on to their website at www.danapointhistorical.com. See the artwork in the lobby of the Dana Point Marina Inn at 24800 Dana Point Harbor Drive. For more information about the hotel, call 949.496.1203 or visit the website at www.danapointmarinainn.com. DP

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SPORTS

& OUTDOORS STORIES, SCORES, SCHEDULES & MORE

5 BEST BETS BOYS BASEBALL

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Muskateers vs. Dolphins, Dana Hills High School May 28, 3:15 p.m.

Mariners vs. Angels, Angel Stadium May 28, 7:05 p.m.

LA Tennis Open, Home Depot Center May 22-30, TBA

Anteaters vs. Dirtbags, Blair Field in Long Beach May 30, 1 p.m.

D-Backs vs. Dodgers, Dodger Stadium May 31, 6:10 p.m.

The Dolphins are looking for that elusive Division I title but must get through Moorpark in the CIF-SS quarterﬁnals.

After wrapping a threegame series with the Toronto Blue Jays, the Angles take in another three-game homestand against Seattle.

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.

UC Irvine’s men’s baseball team closes out the regular season with a road game against Long Beach State. Info: www.

It’s the ﬁrst of 13 straight home games for the Dodgers as they begin with a three-game series against Arizona.

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Info: www.dhhs.net

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Dolphin Report SPORTS NEWS FROM DANA HILLS HIGH SCHOOL

By David Zimmerle

BASEBALL • The Dolphins (18-12) are on a mission to seek and destroy having won their first two games in the CIF-SS Division I playoffs. In their recent second round performance, Dana Hills cruised past Murrieta in a 6-3 win while at home May 25. The boys put this one out of reach early posting a 2-0 lead after the first inning, and shocking their opponent with a 6-0 lead going into the bottom of the sixth. Pitching sensation Peter Tago went 6 1/3 innings from the mound with eight strikeouts, spurring on his teammates to come up big on offense. That they did as both Tago and Trevor Scott each finished with 2 RBI apiece, while Peter Maris knocked in a RBI as well. Both Maris and Tago each went 2-for-3 from the plate. Tago improved to 9-3 on the season while pitcher Eric Hsieh earned his seventh save of the year after stepping for Tago late in the game. After beating Hueneme in the wild card round May 18, the Dolphins came up with a surprising 2-1 victory against Edison in the first round of the playoffs on May 20. Dana Hills scored the eventual game winning run in the top of the eighth inning against Chargers pitcher Henry Owens to pull off the upset while on the road at Edison High School. Edison entered the playoffs as the No. 4 seed and were considered one of the top contenders to win the Division 1 title. It was Scott’s double in the eighth that drove in Scott Kaplan, lifting the Dolphins to the win. Earlier that inning Kaplan led off with a walk. Dana Hills took a late 1-0 lead in the fi fth inning off an RBI by Brian Choi, and Edison tied it up with an RBI in the bottom of the seventh. Hsieh went all eight innings in the win, allowing one run and nine hits. Next up, the Dolphins take in another home game as they face the Moorpark Muskateers (23-8) in the quarterfinals on May 28 at 3:15 p.m. Next 7 days: May 28 vs. Moorpark, 3:15 p.m. SOFTBALL • The Lady Dolphins (15-12) surprised a lot of people this season with their tenacious attitude to win against all odds. Unfortunately, the girls came up short in their bid for a CIF-SS Division III title losing 5-2 to Chino Hills while on the road in the second round of playoffs on May 25. Getting to this game was tough enough as the girls dispatched Los Altos 4-2 in the wild Page 26 • Dana Point Times • May 28–June 3, 2010

card round May 18, and edged Atascadero 2-1 in the first round of playoffs May 20. Atascadero’s Lady Greyhounds hosted Dana Hills in this one and came into the game sporting a 23-6 record overall and were fresh off destroying their opponents en route to a league championship in the Pac-7 League. However, the Lady Dolphins gave them more than they could handle as Dana Hills relied on its stingy defense and a little power at the plate to pull off the win. Dana Hills went up 2-0 at the end of the sixth inning before Atascadero answered with their lone run of the game in the bottom of the seventh. Jenna Jorgenson led on offense going 2-for-3 with a home run in the fourth inning and two runs scored. Both teams exhibited excellent defensive play throughout the game as Atascadero finished with two double plays, while Dana Hills wrapped with three on the game. From the circle, Kelsi Ott led for the Lady Dolphins with 10 strikeouts. In the South Coast League, the girls finished in third place behind first place Mission Viejo, while Tesoro and Aliso Niguel tied for second. Next 7 days: n/a

Dolphins pitching ace Peter Tago releases a strike from the mound during Tuesday’s game against Murrieta. Photo by Gibby/Zone57.com

Scott Kaplan slides in safe at home plate in the ﬁfth inning against Murrieta. Photo by Gibby/Zone57.com

BOYS AND GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD • The Dolphins had several of its athletes show up and compete at a high level for the CIF-SS Finals at Cerritos College on May 22. For the boys team, Connor Kaddatz (4:16.19) took fourth in the 1600, Jesus Molina (1:54.81) finished sixth in the 800, Cole Guerin (1:54.96) finished seventh in the 800, Vince Fusco (37.87) finished second in the 300 hurdles, Blake Ahrold (9:05.61) took third in the 3200, the boys 4x400 relay team finished third with a 3:20.69, Devin Harrison (2306.50) finished first in the long jump, and Cody Meddaugh (52-06) took sixth in the shot put. For the girls team, Sheridan Gomez (5:20.20) took seventh in the 1600, Alaina Alvarez (10:49.61) took fourth in the 3200, Kelly McCormick (10-00) finished eighth in the pole vault, and Kimmie Connor (14.15, 43.44, 5-04, 17-10.25) crushed it taking third in the 100 hurdles, second in the 300 hurdles, seventh in the high jump and fi fth in the long jump. Next 7 days: n/a

SEVERAL DANA POINT ATHLETES NAIL DOWN TITLES FOR ST. MARGARET’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL • Several athletes from Dana Point earned titles while playing spring prep sports for St. Margaret’s Episcopal School, as the Tartans’ athletic program added three CIF championships to its collection on May 22. The boys volleyball team won a second CIF title in St. Margaret’s history with a victory over Arrowhead Christian, while during the CIF finals for track and field on May 22, sophomore Billy Gaudreau won a title in his respective event. Dana Point’s Woody Quinn, Nick Adams, and Arya Amirhekmat are part of the Tartans championship volleyball team. By winning CIF, the team earned a berth in the state playoffs and played in their first match at home on May 25 against Elizabeth Learning Center representing the City Section. Billy Gaudreau, a Dana Point resident who was the Academy League Champion in the 800, 1600 and 3200, advanced to the CIF Finals in track in both the 1600 and 3200. The 1600 earned him his first CIF championship as the sophomore ran his personal best by four seconds, completing the race in 4:20.62. www.danapointtimes.com