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Capistrano Unified School District Dips into Reserves

Updated Shuttle Map and Info for July 4 Fireworks

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Congrats to the Class of FEATURING

• Complete list of graduates • Award and scholarship winners • Photos and more from graduation day Dana Hills High School seniors celebrated graduation day on June 23. Photo by Gibby/zone57.com

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766 Grads Bid Farewell to Dana Hills EYE O N D P/ PAG E 6 High School SPECIAL INSERT

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City and Business Calendar Saturday, July 3 Farmers Market 9 a.m.–1 p.m. La Plaza Park, 34111 La Plaza Street. Admission is free. For more information or to inquire about purchasing a booth for $25, please call 949.573-5033 or 951.271.0669. www.danapoint.org

Sunday, July 4 July 4th Fireworks 9 p.m. Dana Point Harbor, 34624 Golden Lantern. The show is free and synchronized to music on KSBR 88.5FM. Free shuttle buses will make round trips from Dana Hills High School to Dana Point Harbor from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Bus stop at the corner of Dana Point Harbor Dr. and Golden

Lantern. Please note that the last shuttle leaves the harbor at 11:30 p.m. Buses do not run during the fireworks show.

Log on to www.danapointtimes.com for more information.

Monday, July 5 City Offices Closed July 4th holiday observed. City offices closed.

949.248.3501, www.danapoint.org Doheny State Beach Independence Day Aftermath - Park and Beach Cleanup All day at Doheny State Beach. The staff at Doheny State Beach would appreciate any help from volunteers to clean up after the masses of picnickers! This is considered the messiest day of the year.

For more information, log on to www.dohenystatebeach.org/

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

Thursday, July 8 Coastmasters 7 a.m. the Coastmasters of Dana Point (a Toastmasters affiliate) meets every Thursday at the Jolly Roger Restaurant, 34661 Golden Lantern, 949.496.9610, www.coastmasters.org

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…School District Dips into Reserves?

THE LATEST: Capistrano Unified School District trustees on Tuesday dipped into reserves to pass a $364 million budget, saying the move was necessary to ensure school employees get paid.

Deputy Superintendent for Business & Support Services Ron Lebs said the reserve money, which drops the emergency account from $7.28 million to $1.8 million, is necessary to ensure the district can obtain a future “tax revenue anticipation note,” or TRANs, to meet its payroll. Because the district receives its income from the state in bulk payments, TRANs are commonly used short-term loans.

The budget was passed with other cuts, though, as the district struggles with finances after repeated years of trims. District officials said $90 million has been cut since 2006. Cuts approved Tuesday included a pay cuts and furloughs for administrators that totaled between 6.7 percent and 7.8 percent, the layoff of nearly 19 classified workers—including campus supervisors—and a reduction in the number of counselors at high school campus, from two to one. That drew complaints from parents, who complimented San Clemente’s counselors and pointed out the recommended number of counselors is one for every 250 students. San Clemente High has more than 3,000 students.

WHAT’S NEXT: Trustees have a year to replenish the reserves to the usually mandatory 2 percent level. Lebs said the district anticipates needing another $11 million in cuts next year.

FIND OUT MORE: See the “Beyond the Blackboard” blog at www.danapointtimes.com —Jonathan Volzke

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…A Budget for OCFA? THE LATEST: The Orange County Fire Authority Board on June 24 approved the 2010-11 annual budget to meet a legally mandated deadline of June 30, but plenty www.danapointtimes.com

of hard work remains because $5 million in cuts is still necessary.

The board, which includes Mayor Steven Weinberg from Dana Point, considered the budget in May, but declined to approve it because staffers recommended various fee increases. The budget is about $258 million.

OCFA is grappling with how to cover cost-of-living salary increases mandated by employee contracts approved years ago. A committee was supposed to come back with recommendations to make the $5 million in cuts without fee increases previously proposed, but the work didn’t get finished, and the budget was passed with the caveat the cuts come back.

WHAT’S NEXT: The budget will be brought back to the board within the next 120 days.

FIND OUT MORE: See www.ocfa.org

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…Quicker Response on Water Tests?

THE LATEST: Health officials are starting a water-quality testing system that would return results in about four hours instead of the current 24 hours. That would allow the results to be posted online, recorded on hotlines, Twittered and even publicized on screens at the beach so beach-goers know what faces them in the water.

Richard Sanchez, the Orange County Director of Environmental Health, said various agencies test 103 locations along the coast, but nine are planned for the rapid-response pilot program. Three of those are around the mouth of San Juan Creek at Doheny State Beach.

WHAT’S NEXT: The program will launch Tuesday, county officials said.

FIND OUT MORE: See http://ocbeachinfo. com/ or call 714.433.6400. You can also follow the county’s’ water-quality department on Twitter at http://twitter.com/ocbeachinfo —JV

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…Update on Woman Suing City Over Pot Dispensary?

THE LATEST: The case filed against the city

by Malinda Traudt alleging that the city’s efforts to shut down the medical marijuana dispensary where her mother purchases her prescribed edible marijuana is unconstititutional was ruled on in three separate proceedings in the last two weeks.

On June 15 Orange County Superior Court Judge Nomoto Schumann ruled—in the case of Traudt vs. the City of Dana Point—that due to previous court rulings, there is no constitutional right to obtain medical marijuana and further that, a city’s right to regulate and/or ban dispensaries can not be preempted by state law. Because of this, the judge said that Traudt’s attorney must be amended and filed by June 21.

Last month the judge agreed to fast-track Traudt’s case due to her failing health and set a trial date of September 20.

Also on June 15 the court heard a motion by Traudt’s attorney Jeffrey Schwartz to intervene in the city’s case against the Beach Cities Collective, seeking to close it down. The city’s opinion is that the collective is operating illegally and is contrary to zoning laws.

Superior Court Judge William Monroe denied Traudt’s motion to intervene. Schwartz appealed the ruling seeking a writ from the appellate court to halt proceedings in this case while the appeal is pending.

On June 28 the 4th District Court of Appeal issued a temporary stay, halting the June 29 injunction against the collective by the city.

WHAT’S NEXT: The court gave the city until July 13 to respond.

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….OCFA Canvasses Area Where Woman Died in a Fire?

Fire Authority (OCFA) firefighters responded to a house fire in Dana Point. During their investigation after the fire was put out, they made the gruesome discovery of the body of an 84-year-old woman among the rubble.

The amount of debris—referred to as nearhoarding conditions by officials—coupled by the fact that there were no smoke alarms appeared to have prevented the woman’s escape.

In an effort to prevent this type of tragedy in the future and because the fire is still fresh on the minds of the deceased woman’s neighbors, local firefighters canvassed the area—in particular the streets of Camino El Molino, Via Velez, Calle Velez and Calle Naranja—to distribute information regarding smoke alarms. Firefighters gave out information about the many smoke alarms available, how and when to change smoke alarm batteries.

They also installed working smoke alarms in homes without them.

WHAT’S NEXT: The OCFA would like this mission to reach beyond this recently affected neighborhood and serve as a reminder to the entire community about the role working smoke alarms play in saving lives during a fire.

“Residents should be aware that now is the time to check your smoke alarms and change the batteries,” said OCFA Fire Marshal Laura Blaul. “It could make the difference between life and death. The extra two minutes that the smoke alarm provides, greatly increases your chance of survival in a house fire.”

OCFA issued a press release asking local residents to join them in its efforts to reduce risks, prevent fires, and improve community safety by doing the following: • Have a battery operated smoke alarm on every level of your home and in every sleeping area—even if you have hard-wired smoke alarms.

• Check hard-wired and battery operated smoke alarms every month.

• Change the batteries twice a year.

• Replace the entire unit every ten years.

FIND OUT MORE: For other important safety information, call 714.573.6200 or log on to www.ocfa.org.

—Andrea Swayne

THE LATEST: On May 26, Orange County July 2–8, 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

Train Death Update An investigation is still pending into the death of John Maryhew Jr., who was struck by a southbound freight train June 23 on the 300 block of Boca Del Canon.

Authorities initially suspected foul play was associated in 45-year-old Maryhew’s death, but investigating authorities now say homicide is unlikely.

“Foul play is [no longer] suspected,” said Daniel Salcedo, an investigator for the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. “The coroner is currently conducting a toxicology examination to determine if [Maryhew] was under the influence of alcohol or drugs,” he added, addressing the possibility of an accidental suicide.

Another cause for Maryhew’s death being investigated is intentional suicide. However, Salcedo said no information is available to determine with certainty the exact circumstances of Maryhew’s death.

Initial suspicion of foul play was raised by the train conductor, who saw four men approximately 18 to 20 years old flee the scene after the train hit Maryhew.

Salcedo said authorities are looking for the four men, but says they will be treated as witnesses if they come forward with information. If they do, the four men might shed light upon the nature of Maryhew’s death.

Authorities are asking the four men seen near the railroad tracks to come forward with any information they may have about Mary-

hew’s death. Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Unit at 714.647.7044.

—Chris Bashaw

Art Abounds in San Clemente San Clemente Art Association’s 9th Annual Paint San Clemente Plein Air Competition kicked off June 19 with a Quick Draw Competition followed by an awards reception and art show. Over 100 artists had just three hours to start, finish and turn-in a framed painting. They were allowed to paint anything along Avenida Del Mar to the pier. Models and still life set-ups were also provided outside the San Clemente Art Gallery. The winners were: Michael Situ (first, Irvine), Rick Delanty (second, San Clemente), Mark Fehlman (third, San Diego) and Jose de Juan (fourth, Pasadena). Honorable Mentions included Kirsten Anderson (Long Beach), Toni Danchik (Laguna Beach), Carole Gray-Weihman (Penngrove, Calif.) and Sergio Lopez (Santa Rosa).

For more information contact the San Clemente Art Gallery at 949.492.7175 or Pam Hill at 949.369.0260.

Artist Xavier Castro will feature his oneman exhibit “There Will Be Art” at the San Clemente Art Supply, 1531 N. El Camino Real, on July 5 at 5 p.m. The event will be catered by Divine Decadence and Jasper

the Wonder Dog is also slated to make an appearance. Live music will be performed

by Eliot Savant. More information is available at 949.369.6603.

Tom Herrington and Joan Anderson will kick off their fine art exhibition “Oil and Water Do Mix” with an artist reception on July 17 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Green Flash Gallery at the San Clemente Art Supply. More information is available at 949.369.6603.

One of San Clemente’s most recognized artists, oil painter Tom Swimm, has been selected as the Poster Artist for the 2010 Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach. His oil painting of the Splendido Mare Restaurant at night was painted from a recent trip to Portofino, Italy, one of the artist’s most inspiring locations. The image that depicts the color and revelry of outdoor dining fits perfectly with this year’s festival theme of “Eat, Drink & Be Merry.”

“It’s a great honor to have my work chosen for this very prestigious show,” Swimm said. “This is a very colorful and accurate reproduction of my creation and I’m sure it will be enjoyed by all who receive it.” Tom will also be signing the poster at events during the summer.

The Laguna Beach Festival of Arts opens with a Gala Preview Party on July 3 and runs through August 31. The festival is open every day through August 31, with a performance of the Pageant of the Masters every evening at 8:30 p.m. The exhibit includes over 150 local artists who are selected by a very strict jury process. Paintings, jewelry,

sculpture, live music, food and special events are all a part of this two month celebration of the arts on the Festival grounds in Laguna Beach. For more information, visit their website at: LagunaFestivalofArts.org.

For more information about artist Tom Swimm, contact the artist’s studio at 949.715.1705 or info@tomswimmfineart.com.

—David Zimmerle SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO

Independence Day Celebration Capistrano’s annual Independence Day celebration will feature a mega obstacle course, giant slide, laser maze, gondola Ferris Wheel, bungee run, tiny tot train, rock ‘n’ roll coaster, caterpillar maze, bumper cars and more. The event takes place from 3 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and is capped off with a fireworks show.

Food and drinks will also be available, and “The Hodads” will perform classic rock ‘n’ roll beginning at 6 p.m. Visitors should bring lawn chairs and blankets but no personal fireworks, barbecues, bikes or pets. Free parking is available in the Sports Park and on Camino del Avion.

The San Juan Capistrano Sports Park is at 25925 Camino del Avion, just east of Del Obispo Street. For more information, call 949.493.5911 or see www.sanjuancapistrano.org.

—Jonathan Volzke

HARBOR HAPPENINGS

4th of July Parking and Harbor Shuttle Schedule Updated schedule and map of shuttle stops for viewing the fireworks show from the Dana Point Harbor

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he City of Dana Point and its sponsors are proud to present a July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza. This year’s show is anticipated to be one of the largest celebrations in Orange County. You can view it from virtually anywhere in Dana Point Harbor. You can also view it from many of our restaurants and areas within the harbor, including the island area, the bridge, Baby Beach, the wharf and off Puerto Place.

The City of Dana Point will provide free continual shuttle service to and from parking at Dana Hills High School from 10 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. The shuttle leaves from Dana Hills (33333 Golden Lantern and Acapulco), goes directly to the harbor and then returns to the high school. Additionally, The City of Dana Point Police Services will close all entrances to the harbor to incoming traffic at 7:30 p.m.

The only way into the harbor will be via the free shuttle service. The nine shuttles will help alleviate traffic tie-ups down into the harbor and leaving the harbor when the fireworks have finished. The shuttle drop-off is at Golden Lantern and Dana Point Harbor Drive. It will only pick up at the high school and at the designated shuttle stop above. The last pick up before the fireworks show from Dana Hills High School will be at 8:45 p.m. into the harbor.

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4TH OF JULY HIGH SCHOOL AND HARBOR SHUTTLE High School Shuttle: Drops off/picks up at Golden Lantern & Dana Point Harbor Drive from 10 a.m.-11:45 p.m.

Harbor Shuttle Stops: Runs within the harbor from 10 a.m.-8:45 p.m. Stops are listed below Stop No. 1 Visitor’s Center at Dana Point Harbor Drive just past Golden Lantern Stop No. 2 Ocean Institute turnaround Stop No. 3 Baby Beach/OC Sailing & Event Center Stop No. 4 Island Way parking lot turnaround—exiting at second driveway Stop No. 5 Dana West parking lot-stops at E building and second driveway Stop No. 6 Dana East parking lot-stops left into driveway and at Aventura Stop No. 7 Mariner’s Village—Corner of Dana Point Harbor Drive and Golden Lantern Stop No. 8 Doheny Beach Area at Puerto Place-stop on right at parking lot The nine shuttles will then line up and wait for the fireworks to finish and then will load up and continue drop-offs to the high school until 11:45 p.m. The last shuttle will leave the harbor at 11:45 p.m.

Additionally, the Dana Point Harbor Association will sponsor a free harbor shuttle

from 10 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. to help move people around in the harbor area. Harbor shuttle stops will be located at Ocean Institute, OC Sailing & Events Center, on the island (island stops will be located at Dana West Yacht Club, Dana Point Yacht Club, near the former Beach House Restaurant and Aventura

Sailing), Mariner’s Village, Dana Wharf Village and Doheny State Beach area at Puerto Place.

Questions about the Dana Hills High School shuttle should be directed to 949.248.3530.

—City of Dana Point and Dana Point Harbor Association

July 2–8, 2010 • Dana Point Times • Page 5

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Props, Recognitions and Morsels of Info

Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367 (HMLA-367) will be making a fly-over of four AH-1Ws for 4th of July parades and festivities in the area. The coastline flight will start in Huntington Beach and continue south to Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Dana Point, San Clemente and end at Camp Pendleton. A fly window over the Dana Point Area will be between 6:15 p.m. and 7:25 p.m.

HMLA-367 is a U.S. Marine Corps helicopter squadron made up of AH-1W SuperCobra attack helicopters and UH-1N Huey helicopters. The squadron is based at Camp Pendleton and is under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 39 (MAG-39) and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (3rd MAW).

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Doheny State Beach Interpretive Association will present the following series of free evening presentations during the month of July at the Campfire Center at the Doheny State Park Campground.

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July 9, 7:30 p.m. “Ohana Night” with guests

Mana July 11, 8:15 p.m. “Surfing” with Ranger Red July 17, 8 p.m.

“Butterflies” with Naturalist Vicki July 18, 8:15 p.m. “Ocean Life” with Ranger Brian July 20, 8:15 p.m. “Kelp Forests” with

Bill Brooks July 31, 8 p.m.

“Grunion” with Naturalist Vicki For more information on the Doheny State Beach Interpretive Association and their programs, log on to www.dohenystatebeach.org.

DP Sheriff’s Blotter COMP ILED BY SARAH G UIDAS 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.

Saturday, June 26 FAMILY DISPUTE Doheny Park Rd., 34000 Block (11:05 p.m.)

An informant contacted deputies to report an argument that had escalated between the informant’s father and his girlfriend. The woman had reportedly thrown a beer bottle at the father’s face, cutting his lip. The female was later taken into custody by police.

KEEP THE PEACE Via Espinoza, 34400 Block (12:47 p.m.)

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Orange County Transportation Authority CEO Will Kempton was named one of the nation’s top 10 ten public works leaders in the U.S. by the American Public Works Association, a national organization representing public works officials and civil engineers.

The award, considered to be one of the most prestigious in the industry by the 2,000-member organization, recognizes individuals across the U.S. and Canada that have demonstrated professionalism, expertise and dedication to advancing the field of public works and improving the quality of life in their communities.

OCTA CEO Will Kempton is presented with the APWA award.

“Will Kempton is the most deserving of this From left: Southern California Chapter of APWA President George Alvarez, OCTA CEO Will Kempton, OCTA Chairman award,” said George Alvarez, president of the Jerry Amante. Courtesy photo Southern California chapter of APWA. “His tenacity and dedication to his work has always made him an effective leader. He is one of the most hard-working people I know and that’s what makes him so well-respected over the years.”

Kempton, a 35-year veteran in the transportation industry, joined OCTA in 2009. Prior to becoming OCTA’s top executive, he was the former director of Caltrans. One of Kempton’s greatest accomplishments was expediting the completion of massive repairs of a freeway overpass in Oakland following a tanker-truck accident in 2007.

“It is humbling to be recognized by such a distinguished national organization,” Kempton said. “I have had the pleasure of working with incredible people throughout my career, and look forward to continuing to improve the infrastructure here in Orange County.”

Recipients of this national award will be recognized at APWA’s annual awards ceremony in Boston in August.

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Laguna Cliffs Marriot Resort & Spa has reached the coveted status of “Favorite Place” on Google, making it one of the most popular local businesses on the site. According to Google, less than one percent of the 28 million U.S. businesses receive the recognition. Google identifies the most popular local businesses based on how many Google users looked for more information about a business, looked for driving directions and more.

“At Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa we embrace new technology and consider it an honor to be recognized by an online powerhouse such as Google,” said Jim Samuels, General Manager of Laguna Cliffs Marriot Resort & Spa. “We would like to give a special thanks to our guests who helped us to be named a ‘Favorite Place’ by researching us, writing reviews and visiting our business listing on Google.”

Taking a page from new technology trends, Laguna Cliffs will post a decal provided by Google that includes a special bar code guests can scan with their smartphones. Guests will be able to access the resort’s mobile version of the Place Page on Google where they can read reviews, find out about specials and add the resort as a personal favorite.

Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa recently completed a multimillion-dollar full-scale renovation, transforming practically every aspect of the AAA Four Diamond ocean-side resort.

With this comprehensive renovation project Laguna Cliffs has successfully recreated the entire Laguna Cliffs experience allowing the property to offer guests unparalleled luxury rooms that are iPod and iPhone ready. To find out more about Laguna Cliffs Marriot Resort & Spa, please visit www.lagunacliffs.com.

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Authorities were called to control a dispute over a tree that had reportedly been trimmed by the owner’s neighbor.

KEEP THE PEACE Pacific Coast Highway, 34200 Block (12:25 p.m.) An employee at a local hotel contacted deputies after a Rabbi entered the lobby and refused to leave. The man did not have a hotel room and when asked to leave, he argued with hotel employees.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON Silver Lantern, 34000 Block (12:34 a.m.)

A woman called authorities after hearing someone coughing while she was in her backyard.

Friday, June 25 INDECENT EXPOSURE Park Lantern, 25100 Block (11:27 p.m.)

An employee at a local resort contacted deputies after witnessing a man on a walking path near the hotel who was completely naked.

WELFARE CHECK Del Prado, 24400 Block (6:23 p.m.) A woman called deputies after receiving a call from her friend, who was calling from her place of work. The informant reportedly only heard screaming on the other line, but when the authorities investigated, no one was found at the workplace.

The Mint Art Gallery presents the second event of The Saturday Summer Surf Series. Action photography of world renowned professional surf athletes such as Christian, Nathan and Greyson Fletcher, Bruce Irons, Kelly Slater, Matt Archibold as well as the art of Buttons Kaluhiokalani that debuted at last month’s opening will be on display all summer.

The Mint features art of many styles from fine art to surf art to photography. The gallery’s collection of distinctive artists allows this spot to be a place for everyone, whether you are an art enthusiast or just looking to catch a wave. “We are excited to have a wide variety of photographs and art back in the gallery,” said gallery owner, Mark Gabriel.

The Mint’s second summer series exhibition opening will feature art and photography by Hank Foto, Paul Bryan Jr., Scott Carter, Brad Scott, James Parkhurst, Chris Barnickel, Brian Bird and Pavel. The event will be held on Saturday, July 31 at 5 p.m. Light fare and beverages will be served. The Mint is located at 34085 Pacific Coast Highway in Dana Point. For more information, call Cynthia Banuelos at 949.421.9369 or send an email to cynthia_banuelos@yahoo.com or themintusa@gmail.com.

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PETTY THEFT REPORT Puerto Pl. / Dana Point Harbor Dr. (4:12 p.m.) A state park ranger called authorities after a Razor scooter was reported stolen.

KEEP THE PEACE Doheny Park Rd., 34200 Block (3:21 p.m.)

Deputies were contacted by an informant after a man, who had no money, offered to buy the informant’s blue Ford van with an Indian on it. When the informant refused, the man started asking people on the street to hot wire the vehicle for him.

Thursday, June 24 PETTY THEFT Doheny Park Rd., 34000 Block (11:07 p.m.)

An informant at a local convenience store contacted authorities after three men stole a bale of cardboard.

DISTURBANCE Doheny Park Rd., 34100 Block (6:11 p.m.)

Deputies were called after a homeless man threatened a bartender at a local bar.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES Camino De Estrella, 26900 Block (9:06 a.m.) A woman contacted authorities after discovering a T-shirt covered in blood in a parking lot behind a local hair salon.

UNKNOWN TROUBLE Calle Fortuna, 34900 Block (4:24 a.m.)

An informant called deputies after witnessing a man being stabbed in the chest with a kitchen knife. The unknown suspect, who was suspected to be on acid, fled after the attack.

DISTURBANCE Manta Ct., 33800 Block (3:21 a.m.) An informant called deputies after witnessing an argument between a male and female on the street. The male shouted obscenities, at which point the female reportedly got out a gun and fired three shots. Police arrived at the scene and put the woman into a patrol car.

She busted a window inside the patrol car by kicking her feet and sent glass flying toward an officer. The officer was not injured. The female was taken into custody in another police car.

Wednesday, June 23 CITIZEN ASSIST Via Sacramento, 26500 Block (11:45 a.m.) A woman contacted authorities to report an ongoing problem with her neighbor, who threw items over the fence into her yard.

Monday, June 21 DISTURBANCE Domingo Ave., 25900 Block (11:14 p.m.) An informant contacted authorities to report a homeless man who had been banging on the front door of the informant’s residence.

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We Bring You the World You might be globe-trotting less these days, but no passport is needed to dream.

Aegis of Dana Point an assisted living and memory care community offering exceptional care for seniors is hosting a year-long cultural celebration, “We Bring You the World.” Staff, residents and families at Aegis of Dana Point are reflecting on the beauty and enchantment of far off places and interesting cultures. You’re invited to join them. Every month this year they will travel to different countries by experiencing exotic cultures through food, music, clothing and traditions. All Aboard!

Beginning in February they celebrated Chinese New Year. Residents and guests were entertained by the thunderous rhythms of the Drum Dance and graceful motion of the Flower Crown and Fan dances. Chef Imee created a display of delicious Chinese cuisine. In March guests were treated to an authentic River Dance and Irish dishes. The following month took travelers to Italy for the Taste of Tuscany. Family and friends enjoyed an Italian feast for a good cause – The OC Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk. Last month it was off to Seville for the sights and sounds of Spain with Flamenco dancers, Spanish tapas and sangria.

Summer brings a series of international concerts and events to Aegis of Dana Point. Thursday, June 24th you will learn about wedding traditions from around the world and how they differ from those in the United States. Employees will model international wedding gown styles while visitors enjoy Champagne and wedding cake. Stick around for the first concert of the summer that evening. Be entertained by the sounds of Hotel Wolverine Jazz band with wine and hors ’oeuvres served by The Cove at Dana Point. Thursday July 11th enjoy the tunes of The Working Cowboys and don’t miss the culmination of the summer concert season Thursday, August 19th with Aegis of Dana Point’s 10th anniversary.

Dance to the Caribbean Beat and celebrate with local dignitaries, residents, families and staff for an official ribbon cutting ceremony.

The adventures don’t end when summer is over. Aegis of Dana Point continues to bring you the world through fall and winter with traditional Russian culture, German experiences, a journey to Paris, France and Copenhagen, Denmark. All these international events offer local foods, music, art shows and much more. Year end celebrations include holiday tree decorating and lighting, gift exchange and a presentation of more holiday traditions. Don’t miss the World Santa Clause Congress from Denmark when they visit Aegis of Dana Point.

You can travel the world all year from the comfort of an easy chair at Aegis of Dana Point.

For more information about these adventures or the thoughtful care and services Aegis of Dana Point provides contact: Nenette Limcumpao or Laura West at (949) 488-2650 Aegis of Dana Point 26922 Camino de Estrella, Dana Point 949.488.2650, www.AegisOfDanaPoint.com

Ask The Periodontal Expert This is a first in a series of articles geared to help dental patients before, during, and after treatment Dental implants are becoming an increasingly popular method to replace missing teeth. When done correctly, they feel and look just like natural teeth. When teeth are extracted, the surrounding bone is eventually lost. This may lead to a change in facial esthetics. Implants fool the body and help prevent bone resorption. They preserve your facial appearance and restore a natural smile.

You can eat the foods you want and not worry about partials moving or dentures slipping.

The dental implant is actually a three piece restoration.

The implant is a small titanium screw that replaces the root of the tooth. The abutment fits into the implant and then a crown is placed over the abutment as the final restoration Dental implants may be used to replace individual teeth, multiple teeth, or all of your teeth. If all of your teeth are missing, you can have implant supported dentures. Multiple missing teeth can be replaced by implant supported bridges.

QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR DENTAL IMPLANT SURGEON 1) What type of dental implant are you using?

The top five brands on the market are: Straumann; Nobel Biocare; 3I; Astra; and Zimmer. If it is not one of these brands, is it FDA approved? What is the failure rate? The top brands all have a 97% and better success rate.

2) How many implants have you placed? What is your training in dental implant placement? What is your success rate? Dental implants may be placed by any licensed dentist. However, as with other complex dental procedures such as root canals and orthodontics, most dental implants are placed by periodontists and oral surgeons.

3) If I have a complication, how will this be handled?

What are the types of potential complications?

4) Are there any guarantees? If the implant fails, do you replace it free of charge?

5) How do I know if I’m an implant candidate? Will I need bone or gum grafting? Will I need a sinus lift? Do you do the bone and tissue grafting yourself or will I be referred to someone else? Will I need a cat scan?

6) How long will the whole process take? When will I have my tooth or teeth?

7) Is sedation available? If so, is there an additional charge? Is the sedation oral or intravenous?

If you needed a knee replacement, you would not be looking for the bargain basement orthopedic surgeon.

Don’t make that mistake with your dental implants. Remember, implants are for life.

If you have additional questions, visit www.mornperio. com and use the “Ask the Expert” feature.

Dr. Alice P. Moran 1001 Avenida Pico, Suite K San Clemente 949.361.4867

Surfrider Foundation’s Campaigns for Your Community Rise Above Plastics Plastics pose a significant threat to our planet, especially our oceans. Our chapter aims to minimize the use of singleuse plastics through our Rise Above Plastics campaign.

We educate the public about the dangers of plastics in the marine environment, while encouraging easy-toimplement alternatives such as reusable water bottles and reusable grocery bags.

Currently your South Orange County chapter has been involved in an active campaign to pass a plastic bag ban in the State of California. These bags are costly to the retailers, costly to the environment, and will provide a huge monetary remedy ($350m+) to local municipalities in California in clean up alone!

Hold Onto Your BUTTS Cigarette butts are toxic and we can’t understand why people would put their cigarettes out on beaches, state parks or any public area. They leach toxic chemicals while being carried to the ocean via our watersheds.

Would you put your cigarette out on your living room carpet and let them collect in your home? Thought not, so please dispose of them properly and not on the streets or beaches. If this upsets you, Surfrider hosts a 24-hour hotline for anyone to report butt flickers by recording the license plate, place and time, citing the driver or passenger throwing a butt out of their window to 1-877-NOBUTTS (877-211-2888). By working with the California Highway Patrol and California Fire Authority, these reports generate a letter to the owner of the vehicle citing potential hefty fines if (or when...) you’re caught by the authorities!

Youth Services During the 2009-2010 school year, the South Orange County chapter has mentored and cultivated new Surfrider youth service school programs at Dana Hills, San Clemente, J Serra, Saddleback Christian, Capistrano Valley High Schools and Niguel Hills Middle Schools. Student leaders have formed clubs at their schools providing peer-to-peer education, programs and events that mirror Surfrider South OC’s campaigns such as Rise Above Plastics, regular beach cleans and service opportunities, Hold Onto Your Butts and other innovative on-campus Surfrider programs developed by our youth groups.

Become a Member Today!

The challenges facing our beaches are complex and overwhelming. However Surfrider has the ability to address them and affect positive change on our coastlines. If you aren’t a member of Surfrider South Orange County but would like to become actively involved in working to help us protect the beach you love, join or renew today!

To become a 2010-2011 member or find out about participation opportunities, please log on to www.Surfrider.Org/SouthOrangeCounty.

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HARBORING THE GOOD LIFE: By Lisa Zawaski, Senior Water Quality Engineer, City of Dana Point, and Linda Homscheid, Public Information Officer, South Coast Water District

Ocean Friendly Fertilizing I t is hard to imagine that having a green, flourishing lawn or garden could pose a threat to the environment, but the fertilizers you apply to your landscaping can cause creek and ocean water pollution. In fact, throughout southern Orange County, evidence of fertilizers has shown up as a pollutant in our ocean water quality monitoring program. Fertilizers can cause unsightly algae blooms and aquatic weed growth that lowers dissolved oxygen and releases ammonia, which becomes toxic to marine life.

If applied improperly, fertilizers can be washed off your property by sprinklers or rain, get into the streets and storm drains and end up in our creeks, beaches and ocean.

The good news is that properly fertilized landscaping provides a greater amount of water infiltration into the root system, which lowers the potential for runoff and facilitates the intake of organic and chemical fertilizers before they get into surface water. When using a professional landscaper or gardener, discuss the fertilizing methods they will use to ensure those methods are consistent with your priorities.

Reducing Fertilizer Use. A good way to reduce the use of fertilizers and conserve water is to convert non-recreational grassy areas to California-friendly vegetation, or drought-tolerant and native grasses or plants. These types of vegetation are naturally adapted to our region. They are hardy, use less water and are more resistant to pests and diseases.

There is quite a diverse and attractive selection of California-friendly grasses, known as “warm season” grasses, such as Bermuda grass, zoysiagrass, and St. Augustine grass.

They require less water in hot summer months. Verde Buffalo Grass thrives on just half an inch of water per week. And, when planted in a healthy soil, native species may not need fertilizer at all. If needed, warm season grasses should be fertilized in April, May, September and October.

There is also quite a selection of California-friendly trees, shrubs, groundcovers and plants from which to choose.

Check out South Coast Water District’s “44 To Explore” Cali-

fornia-friendly Plants at scwd.org. Homeowners who wish to remove at least 250 square feet of traditional grass turf and install one or more of the “44” may be eligible to receive up to $300 in rebates on qualifying plant purchases. For more information, call 949.499.4555, ext. 1.

Here are some guidelines for ocean-friendly fertilizing: Don’t Guess, Soil Test! Easy-to-use soil test kits can be found at your local nursery, hardware or home improvement store or on the internet.

Match Your Fertilizer to Your Soil. Choose a fertilizer with the proper ratio of nutrients that complements your soil test results.

• Inorganic (synthetic or chemical) fertilizers will list the percentage of each supplied nutrient: Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium (N-P-K). For example, a package labeled “20-5-10” contains 20 percent nitrogen, 5 percent phosphorus and 10 percent potassium. Too much nitrogen can “burn” vegetation and pollute the environment. There are “slow” or “controlledrelease” products that release nitrogen gradually throughout the season, which can be applied less frequently resulting in less chance of loss to the environment.

• Organic fertilizers are a safe, effective and responsible alternative to the use of chemical fertilizers and may be used alone or with traditional fertilizing techniques. These fertilizers, such as bone, alfalfa meal, fish meal and composted soil provide nutrients to the soil and promote beneficial soil organisms. Organic fertilizers vary in nutrient content, but contain a large assortment of beneficial, slowly released plant nutrients. (Reminder: Mulch is 100 percent organic and is the first line of defense in providing ideal soil conditions).

Don’t Overdo It. Over-fertilizing can cause excessive shoot growth and limited root growth. As a result, you’ll need to mow more frequently. Know your lawn area, read the fertilizer label, and then calculate the optimum amount of fertilizer to use on your landscaping.

Be a “Grass-cycler.” After you mow your lawn, leave the

GUEST OPINION: By Chief of Police Services Lt. Mark Levy

4th of July Traffic Control

A letter to all Dana Point Harbor area business and boat owners

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nce again, the Fourth of July is approaching and will be upon us sooner than we think. As you are all well aware, Dana Point Harbor is a popular destination for thousands of locals and visitors alike. The popularity of the harbor area brings a series of parking and traffic management problems with it.

One major problem involves traffic backing up on Dana Drive waiting for available parking in the yacht club parking lots. Another involves the enormous flow of traffic in and out of the harbor when the fireworks show ends. These conditions have the potential to block emergency vehicle access to various locations within the harbor.

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Beginning in the early afternoon on July 4, Police Services personnel will begin checking the parking lots on the island.

If the parking lots become full resulting in a traffic build-up on Dana Drive we will be closing the bridge by barricading Island Way at Dana Point Harbor Drive. This could happen at any time between noon and 7:30 p.m., but typically happens around 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. If you need access to the island, contact the deputy at the barricades. If there is available parking at your destination, you will be allowed to cross the bridge. If conditions permit, we will re-open the entire island.

Please remember that your slip rental does not guarantee you a place to park your vehicle, only your vessel.

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ONLINE READER POLL From where will you be viewing the July 4th fireworks?

I have a great view from my house.

33% I like to go to one of the parks overlooking the water.

20% I brave the crowds at the harbor/Doheny.

0% I will be on a boat.

40% Other 7% Make sure to sound off each week on the “DP Times Poll of the Week” at www.danapointtimes.com. Then go to our community Message Board and share your opinions. www.danapointtimes.com. Bookmark it today!

The DP Times Online Reader Polls are not scientific and do not reflect the opinion of the DP Times.

grass clippings on it. By doing this, you can supply about 20 percent of your fertilizer requirements. Also, set your lawn mower blades higher. Longer grass blades can get by with less water.

Lastly, Clean up. Local research has shown that much of the nitrogen/nitrate levels we see in irrigation runoff is from fertilizers landing on sidewalks and driveways during application. It is very important to make sure that the granules are swept up well for proper disposal.

For more information about fertilizing, please see: www. ipm.ucdavis.edu/TOOLS/TURF/MAINTAIN/fertilize.html 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.

Additionally, around 7:30 p.m., Police Services will be closing all entrances to the harbor along Del Prado and PCH. During the closure, no vehicles will be allowed into the Harbor except for public transportation and emergency vehicles. The closure will remain in place until the harbor is emptied after the fireworks show (approximately 10:30 p.m.) Although we realize this will inconvenience some people, we believe these measures are needed to ensure public safety.

We will make every effort to minimize the inconvenience to everyone entering Dana Point Harbor for the festivities. We will not stop anyone from crossing the bridge as long as there is a place to park. The best way to avoid problems is to plan to arrive early and allow extra time! If you have questions or comments regarding this notice, please do not hesitate to contact Deputy Brett Gardner during business hours at 949.248.3517 or by email at blgardner@ocsd.org.

PLEASE NOTE: The opinions offered here are solely those of the guest columnist and may or may not be shared by the Dana Point Times staff. We appreciate, however, their willingness to share their views, and we invite responses to be sent to letters@danapointtimes.com.

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GETTING OUT

YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER

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

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SAWDUST FESTIVAL

10 a.m.–10 a.m. The summer art festival returns to Laguna Beach with displays, activities, sales, food, music and much more. Runs through Aug. 29. General admission $7.75. 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.494.3030, www.sawdustartfestival.org.

NEW ARRIVALS & FANTASTIC WINES FOR THE FOURTH!

5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Try some great new wines for the BBQ and sipping during the fireworks! Tasting fee is $15 for seven wines or choose from daily tasting menu of four wines for $10. Complement your tasting by selecting from cheese and meat menu! San Clemente Wine Company, 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

FIRST FRIDAY FILM

7 p.m. Watch Rory O’Shea Was Here at the SJC Library. $2 donation. 31494 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.1752, www.ocpl.org.

ELLIOT

7 p.m.–11 p.m. The artist performs live piano every weekend at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

LONESTAR

8 p.m. Texas-meets-Tennessee band at The Coach House also with Marshalltown and Anderson Hall. Tickets $35.

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

BENNY CHADWICK & FRIENDS

7:30 p.m.–11 p.m. Live at The Vintage. 26701 B Verdugo St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.661.3400, www.thevintagesteakhouse.com.

MIKE HAMILTON

7 p.m.–11 p.m. The musician performs variety music at Savannah Chop House. 32441 Golden Lantern, Laguna Niguel, 949.493.7107, www.mikehamiltonmusic.com.

LIVE MUSIC HARBOR CRUISE

GO SEE DO Arkansas-based duo Nik and Sam are set to play at the Salt Creek Grille on July 8, and again on July 22, at 7 p.m.

The 18-year-old twin musicians have been blowing Southern California audiences away since they started playing at the Quiet Woman Restaurant and Bar in Corona del Mar. Now, local audiences have the opportunity to see them closer to home at the Salt Creek Grille.

Nik and Sam have been described Nik and Sam. Courtesy photo as a country pop fusion—like Dixie Chicks meet John Mayer meets Sheryl Crow. The simple formula of Nik on guitar, Sam on the banjo and their amazing voices are all that they need to create their signature sound,

FLOCK OF 80’S

9 p.m. Goody’s Tavern. 206 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.3400, www.goodystavern.com.

HAZZMATT

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

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BLUE WHALE SAFARI

8 a.m.-1 p.m. Search for whales with Capt Dave’s Dolphin Safari on their high-tech catamaran. Enjoy famous triple-fudge brownies. Reservations required. Call for pricing. 949.488.2828, www.dolphinsafari.com.

FAMILY FILM FEATURE

11 a.m. The whole family is invited to watch Finding Nemo at the SJC library. Free. 31494 El Camino Real, 949.493.1752, www. ocpl.org.

$25,000 RED, WHITE & BLUE GRAND PRIX 12 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Blenheim EquiSports hosts the equestrian event. It’s also kids day with pony rides, bounce houses, food and vendor booths. 30753 La Pata, SJC, 949-234-1695, www.showpark.com.

WIZARD OF OZ

2 p.m. The Musical Theater Village presents the play.

Tickets $12. 36-C Mauchly, Irvine, 949.753.1996, www.musicaltheatrevillage.net.

BILLY WATSON

7:30 p.m.–11 p.m. Iva Lee’s. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2855, www.ivalees.com.

PET ADOPTION

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Hosted by the Ark at PetSmart in the Costco Plaza. 33963 Doheny Park Road, San Juan Capistrano, 949.388.0034, www.arkofsanjuan.org.

DAN CARLIN & FRIENDS

7 p.m. Live blues, rock and jazz music at The Melting Pot. 647 Camino de los Mares, San Clemente, 949.661.1966, www.meltingpot.com.

IBIZA ULTRA LOUNGE

7 p.m.-close. European-style night club at Tannins.

27211 Ortega Hwy., Suite C, San Juan Capistrano, 949.661.8466, www.tanninsrestaurant.com.

6:30 p.m.–8 p.m. Dana Wharf’s live band music cruise 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 TUBES FEAT. FEE WAYBILL

THE DIRTY PINTS

THE TRIP SICKS

9:30 p.m. Live band at Molly Blooms Irish Bar & Restaurant.

2391 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente 92672, 949.218.0120, www.mollybloomspub.com.

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8 p.m. Rock concert at The Coach House. Also with Suburban Skies and AKA Joe Public. Tickets $25. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

9 p.m. Rock roots, soul and funk at BeachFire. No cover.

204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

NIK AND SAM AT SALT CREEK GRILLE but the duo also often breaks out the Dobro and mandolin during their sets.

The two have been performing together since the age of 10 and by their eleventh birthday the girls had and taken their act to the stage. A perfomance by Nik and Sam is a showcase of entertaining musicianship and original songs that connect with and draw the audience in.

Enjoy a feast for the senses—great music, great atmoshphere and great food. What could be better?

Salt Creek Grille is located at 32802 Pacific Coast Highway (at Crown Valley Parkway).

For more information, visit www.saltcreekgrille.com or call 949.661.7799. —AS

“STARS AND STRIPES FOREVER” CONCERT 8 p.m. Musical concert featuring the Orange County Choral Society at Mission Basilica. 31520 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.770.7790.

BLUE MOON KARAOKE

9:30 p.m. First Saturdays at Molly Blooms Irish Bar & Restaurant.

2391 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente 92672, 949.218.0120, www.mollybloomspub.com.

“DATE NIGHT”

9 p.m.–1:30 a.m. Romantic music, top-40 hits and rock make for a special evening at Brio Tuscany Grille. 24050 Camino del Avion, Suite B, Dana Point, 949.443.1476, www.briorestaurant.com.

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Independence Day!

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NATURE HIKE

8 a.m.-9 a.m. Easy hike at Caspers Wilderness Park.

33401 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.923.2210, www.ocparks.com.

VILLAGE ART FAIR

First Sunday of the month on Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente.

Put on by The Downtown Business Association featuring more than 60 vendors will have arts, crafts and other fabulous items.

More info, 949.218.5378, www.villagesanclemente.org.

4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS CRUISE

7 p.m.–10 p.m. Watch the fireworks from a boat with the Ocean Institute feautring music, food and more. Tickets $35 kids, $45 adults. Member discounts.

4TH OF JULY BASH

11 a.m. Celebrate all day at Renaissance with live music by Hollywood Blonde and more. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

FIREWORKS CRUISES

7:30 p.m.; 8 p.m. Dana Wharf hosts three different 4th of July fireworks cruises. Dinner cruise $79; catamaran cruise $49; general cruise $29. Kids ride cheaper. Reservations necessary.

34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

4TH OF JULY AT THE PIER

9 p.m. Enjoy San Clemente’s annual fireworks show by the pier.

Free. 949.361.8200, www.san-clemente.org.

CITY 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION

3 p.m.–9:30 p.m. Celebration at the SJC Sports Park with kids activities, family games, live classic rock music, food and fireworks after dark! Admission free, other fees apply. 25925 Camino del Avion, 949.493.5911, www.sanjuancapistrano.org.

FIREWORKS IN LAGUNA

9 p.m. Fireworks show at Main Beach in Laguna Beach. Pacific Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.715.5578.

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GETTING OUT

DP Times Restaurant Spotlight

By Christine Jonas

Gen Kai

RATE IT!

34143 Pacific Coast Highway , Dana Point, 949.240.2004

Have you eaten at this restaurant?

BEST KNOWN FOR: Sushi bar and fresh fish MOST POPULAR ITEM: Sashimi Roll and Screaming O Gen Kai Japanese Restaurant is back in business, as a handwritten sign on the door announces. A local favorite, the restaurant is always bustling. Friday and Saturday nights are most popular, but you can find a crowd most nights of the week. A wait can sometimes be expected, but ask most people and they will say the wait is well worth it. A regular customer at Gen Kai, John McGettrick, says the restaurant is “known for the freshest fish in town.” The atmosphere is very relaxed, the sushi is fresh and the service is good, especially at the sushi bar. The sushi chefs are very creative when it comes to making fun dishes, especially the rolls; a Caterpillar Roll (made with eel and avocado) comes looking like an actual caterpillar. If you ask for something special they are happy to make it. Sometimes unorthodox and sometimes experimental, off menu items are very popular and very possible. If you are not a sushi fan, don’t worry, Gen Kai has a menu with soup, salad and other non-sushi items, such as teriyaki chicken. With a great ambience and great food, Gen Kai is a great place to grab lunch, have dinner with friends or to bring the whole family.

PRICE RANGE: $50-$80 for two people PAYMENT: Cash, credit cards RESERVATIONS: Not available for sushi bar. Recommended on weekends for dining room.

HOURS: Monday-Thursday: 11:30 a.m.- 2 p.m., 5:30 p.m.- 10 p.m. Friday: 11:30 a.m.- 2 p.m., 5:30 p.m.- 11 p.m.

Photo by Christine Jonas Saturday: 5:30 p.m.- 11 p.m. Sunday: 5 p.m.- 10 p.m.

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

The Riders Club Café

½ 1701 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.388.3758 (Rated on a scale of 1–5 stars)

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

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BACK TO NATIVES WINE TASTING FUNDRAISER

2 p.m.-5 p.m. Salt Creek Wine Company hosts the event to raise money for environmental education and natural habitat restoration. Tickets $25. 30100 Town Center Drive, Laguna Niguel, 949.509.4787, www.backtonatives.org/fundraiser.

GROSSOLOGY

POOL & KARAOKE

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

ZORRO UNMASKED

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mission SJC exhibit showcasing the cinematic history of Zorro 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.

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.

HALF-PRICED OCEAN TRIPS

FLYING 57’S

STORYTIME

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

10 a.m. Dana Wharf offers discounts on whale watching, fishing, etc., every Tuesday. Reservations recommended. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

11 a.m. The Sunshine Readers tell stories at the Dana Point Library. 33841 Niguel Road, Dana Point, 949.496.5517, www.ocpl.org.

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CHRIS COOK

10 p.m.-12 a.m. Late-night happy hour & live music at Molly Blooms. 2391 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.218.0120, www.mollybloomspub.com.

BLUE WHALE WATCHING TOUR

9 a.m. Experts at Capt. Dave’s Dolphin Safari take you out to sea to search for whales with state-of-the-art equipment, treats and more. Adults $55, kids $35. 24440 Dana Point Harbor Drive, 949.488.2828, www.dolphinsafari.com.

MUSICAL BARNYARD EXTRAVAGANZA

11 a.m. Sandy Lynn brings her petting zoo and animal show to Sea Terrace Park as part of the DP Library’s summer programs.

949.496.5517, www.ocpl.org.

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DENNY PEZZIN

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

MISSILES OF OCTOBER

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DON CARLOS

CAPO ACTING ACADEMY

The Capistrano Acting Academy/ Acting Academy for Kids is a place where kids ages 3-13 can develop acting skills and confidence. Different programs, times and prices; call for details.

Classes through August 27. 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.489.8082, www.caminorealplayhouse.org.

THE MORNING AFTER BEACH CLEANUP

8 a.m.-11 a.m. Meet at the San Clemente Pier for a post-4th of July Beach Cleanup. Supplies and refreshments will be provided. Community service hours granted! Contact colleen@scwatersheds. com with any questions.

MONDAY MADNESS WINE TASTING

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

COMEDY & KARAOKE

9 p.m.–1 a.m. The night starts with live comedy and continues with karaoke at Hennessey’s Tavern. No cover. 34111 La Plaza, Dana Point, 949.488.0121, www.hennesseystavern.com.

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SHOREBREAK SURF CINEMA

7 p.m. Catch a showing of surf film The Westsiders at The Shorebreak Hotel. Tickets $5. 500 PCH, Huntington Beach, 760.721.6876, www.surfmuseum.org. www.danapointtimes.com

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KIDS GARDEN DAY

10 a.m.-12 p.m. Kids explore produce gardens, taste fresh vegetables and decorate and take home a pot with seeds at the Mission. Admission $5-$9. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.

8 p.m. Popular OC-local band at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

8 p.m. Reggae legend at The Coach House, also with Fortunate youth and Jaam Kwest. Tickets $20. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

BASIC NEEDS SUMMER SPEAKER AND FILM SERIES

7:30 p.m. Learn about a better quality on earth at The Ecology Center. Free. 32701 Alipaz St., San Juan Capistrano, www.sanjuancapistrano.org.

UNDER THE SEA

2 p.m. The SJC Library presents activity day with a celebration of the ocean in the courtyard. 31494 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.1752, www.ocpl.org.

JAZZ WEDNESDAY

6 p.m. A cabaret-style concert with live jazz outdoors at Rose Garden of Hotel Laguna. Tickets $10. Food available.

425 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.715.9713, www.lagunabeachlive.org.

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.mollybloomspub.com.

MAX BENNETT & THE PRIVATE RESERVE

7:30 p.m. Jazz artist and vocalist at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

CHRIS JUSTICE

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

Upcoming: July 9-10

MYSTERIOUS LIGHTS OVERNIGHT CRUISE 4:30 p.m. Explore the sea at night and do activities with the Ocean Institute. Includes dinner and more. Tickets $70; members $65. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.

Upcoming: July 10-11

VOYAGE TO AVALON

5:30 p.m. The Ocean Insitute hosts an overnight cruise to Catalina aboard a tall ship. Returns Sunday evening. Tickets $125; members $105. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.

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

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Who Wants to be a Millionaire?

The Ocean Institute’s Laguna Beach Million Dollar Home Raffle begins July 6

By Andrea Swayne Dana Point Times

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he Ocean Institute’s Laguna Beach Million Dollar Home Raffle is back and tickets go on sale on Tuesday, July 6.

Ticket purchasers have the opportunity to win the grand prize—the choice of a beautiful Laguna Beach home valued at $1 million or $1 million in cash. The ocean-view is only a short walk to the beach.

In 2009, Eric and Paige Gage of North Hollywood were the winners. They opted to take the home the $1 million dollar cash prize.

Tickets are $150 each and a maximum 20,000 tickets will be sold. In addition to the grand prize, there will be over 400 cash and merchandise prizes including bonus drawings for multiple ticket purchasers and two drawings for Early Birds. The Grand Prize drawing will be this fall at the Ocean Institute in Dana Point.

“The home raffle has produced hundreds of happy winners in the past five years, and has raised crucial funding that benefits the 110,000 school children the Ocean Institute serves every year,” said Greg Goggin, developer of the raffle. “We’re proud we have built one of the few successful and sustainable

A look inside the grand prize million dollar Laguna Beach home. Courtesy photo

home raffles in the state.”

All proceeds benefit the nonprofit Ocean Institute. Institute Board of Directors member Lisa Bartlett calls the raffle as essential to its operation as it allows the Ocean Institute to continue to serve thousands of school children annually. “The raffle has changed the way the Ocean Institute operates, providing an independent revenue stream that raises awareness of the nonprofit’s mission while it raises funds

primarily from the community it serves,” said Bartlett.

Enter by August 18 and be eligible for $42,400 in prizes at the Early Bird Drawing 1. Enter by September 15 and be eligible for $37,600 in prizes at the Early Bird Drawing 2. All tickets, including winning tickets from Early Bird Drawings and Multi-Ticket Bonus drawings will also be entered in the final and Grand Prize drawings. Purchasers need not be present to win.

This year there will be three multi-ticket drawings! Buy two or more tickets and be eligible to win three cars. Multi-ticket entries made by August 18 put you in the running for a Toyota Prius or $15,000, a dream vacation and two South Coast Plaza shopping sprees.

Enter by September 15 for a chance to win a Toyota Prius or $15,000 or seven south Coast Plaza shopping sprees. Enter by October 20 to be eligible for the third multi-ticket drawing for a Toyota Prius or $15,000, plus shopping sprees, vacations and more.

The Refer a Friend Drawing is back again this year. The first prize is $10,000 times two. Buy a ticket and get a friend to buy a ticket and both of you will be entered into the Refer a Friend Drawing. When you win, your referred friend wins too.

To purchase a ticket or for more information, please call 949.542.3600 or visit www. ocean-institute.org. Purchase your ticket beginning July 6, or contact the Ocean Institute beforehand to be placed on the raffle mailing list.

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BBQ for Scholars

A Car Show Like No Other

Historical Society barbecue raises money for scholarships

Dana Point Concours d’Elegance attracts thousands to the St. Regis Monarch Beach

A group of more than 100 gathered at Doheny State Beach on Monday, June 28 for the Dana Point Historical Society Scholarship Barbecue. Attendees feasted on tri-tip, chicken, BBQ beans and coleslaw. The restorers of two sailing ships spoke about their respective 1920s schooners.

Musical entertainment was provided by the Diamondhead Duo who provided a pleasant background of easy listening surf music.

Proceeds from the annual event fund two $1,000 scholarships for outstanding local graduates.

This year’s scholarship recipients are Lauren Rodgers of Dana Hills High School and Christine Nowland of San Clemente High School. —AS

Thousands of auto enthusiasts flocked to the golf links at the St. Regis Monarch Beach on Sunday, June 27 for the 28th Annual—its third year at the resort—Dana Point Concours d’Elegance car show.

From Fords to Ferraris and everything in between, this year’s event featured a celebration of 100 years of Alfa Romeo, 80 years of Pininfarina, a vintage motorcycle exhibition, American Pony and muscle cars, hotrods, Kustoms and Honorary Chairman, Don “The Snake” Prudhomme with four of his classic Funny Cars, as well as his recently restored transporter.

Sunday’s crowd was estimated at 5,000 attendees, a number that Concours officials say is up about 40 percent from last year.

The Dana Point Concours d’Elegance is a volunteer run nonprofit organization, with excess proceeds supporting the Ocean Institute, the Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Center at Hoag Hospital as well as other Southern

Left: Historical Society board member Bill Brough serves dinner to City Councilman Scott Schoeffel. Above: Volunteer servers (L-R) Judy Henderson, Fay Jensen and Georgeleana Olvera.

Photos by Bob Fairbanks

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California youth charities.

Concours officials refer to Southern California as the automotive culture capital of the world with a deep history in design, customization and motorsports and say that, with this event, the Dana Point Concours d’Elegance organizing committee aspires to create a premier automotive event that showcases this rich heritage.

Their aspirations were definitely realized at this year’s event. It truly was a “showcase.”

For more information, log on to www.danapointconcours.org. —AS www.danapointtimes.com

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

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GHA Inspection Services & Mold Testing/ Remediation

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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

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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

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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.

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Royals vs. Angels, Angel Stadium July 2, 7:05 p.m.

After wrapping a threegame series with the Texas Rangers, the Angels get set for three more as they host the Kansas City Royals.

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Union vs. Chivas USA, Home Depot Center July 3, 7:30 p.m.

Sounders vs.

Galaxy, Home Depot Center July 4, 7:30 p.m.

Marlins vs.

Dodgers, Dodger Stadium July 5, 6:10 p.m.

It’s on as Chivas USA takes on the Philadelphia Union in a home match at the Home Depot Center.

The Los Angeles Dodgers return home from a road series with Arizona and will start the week off with three games against the Florida Marlins. Info: www.

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WOMENS BASKETBALL

Mercury vs. Sparks, Staples Center July 6, 7 p.m.

The ladies closed the month of June on a down note but will look to regain momentum as they take on the Phoenix Mercury.

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OUTRIGGER CANOE Ironwomen Win Ironman On Saturday, June 26 the Dana Outrigger Canoe Club Girls 19 and Under team brought home a first-place finish in the 25th Anniversary Outrigger Ironman State Championship in San Diego. The six-woman team is made up of Dana Point/Capo Beach residents Gabby Green, Geneva Stockdale and Melissa Chmelik; San Clemente residents Emmy and Kylee Merrill and Westminster’s Brooke Aiau. DOCC also raced a second team of all local girls ages 13 and under. This young team—made up of Mya Harry, Tyler Jones, Madison Long, Danielle Quarite, Alleanna Clark and Lani Merrill—came in fourth place in the Girls 19 and Under division. —AS

Mustangs team photo (front row L to R) Blake Burzell, Sawyer Chesley, Lucas Ellinger, Jaden Loftis, Nicholas Velazquez and Anthony Compean; (middle row L to R) Remington Rapp, Cameron Betor, Jonny Chapman, Lance Chimenti and Tristan Krogius; (back row L to R) Coach Tony Krogius, Manager Doug Ellinger and Coach Mike Chapman. Not pictured, Bobby Reynolds. Courtesy photo

2010 Dana Point Youth Baseball All Star Team Wins Section Championships Dana Point Youth Baseball (DPYB) recently hosted the PONY District Sectionals for the first time in league history. Taking the Section Championship by storm was this year’s DPYB 2010 Mustang All Star Team. Beating out eight other teams, the 2010 DPYB All Stars advanced to Regionals in Fountain Valley this week.

During the Championship game, pitcher Blake Burzell threw seven strikeouts and had no walks, leading the team to a 7-4 victory over Los Alamitos. Throughout the tournament, pitcher Nicholas Velazquez pitched 10 consecutive no-run innings during two of the three outings against Los Alamitos and hit a sweet double in the fourth. Left fielder Jaden Loftis helped seal the deal with a home run shot that landed on top of the Community Center in the sixth. Dana Point’s bats were on fire as All Stars, Lance Chimenti, Blake Burzell, Remington Rapp, Sawyer Chesley, Anthony Compean and Loftis all racked up singles.

Second baseman Remington Rapp had two amazing stops, pelting the ball to first baseman Lance Chimenti in the first and second innings. Short stop Cameron Betor had a high jumping grab and snagged a line drive shot in two consecutive plays after a Burzell strikeout to get Los Al out one-two-three in the third.

Center fielder Tristan Krogius made a spectacular diving catch in the 5th right smack between two Burzell strikeouts to get Los Al out one-two-three in the fifth. Integral to the tournament were third baseman Bobby Reynolds, right fielder Jonny Chapman and second baseman Lucas Ellinger who were unable to play in the Championship game due to injury.

In round one of the Regionals in Fountain Valley, DPYB defeated Irvine A All Stars in an 8-2 victory, locking a spot in the Super Regionals that will take place in Carlsbad on July 22.

In that game Burzell threw an unprecedented 13 KO’s.

Log on to www.danapointtimes.com for a photo slideshow of the action.—Yvonne Ellinger

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Dana Outrigger Canoe Club Girls 19 and Under team (L to R) Gabby Green, Geneva Stockdale, Melissa Chmelik, Brooke Aiau, Emmy Merrill and Kylee Merrill. Courtesy photo

SOCCER JAIME ARROYO SOCCER CAMP TAKING RESERVATIONS Jaime Arroyo Soccer Academy (JASA) camps provide players at all levels, ages seven to 16, an opportunity to substantially increase foot speed and agility, improve ball striking with more power and accuracy, improve mental focus and confidence for faster decision making and master the moves needed to play at all skill levels in a fun and positive environment. The camps put Southern Orange County kids in contact with some of the most qualified trainers in the Southern California area. Join them for an experience that your child will not soon forget. Camps are scheduled for July 6 through 8 and August 25 through 27 and will be held at Forster Ranch Park No. 6 in San Clemente. Camp curriculum runs daily from 9 a.m. to noon and costs $100 per camper. Fee includes a camp shirt. Sibling and team discounts available.

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Grom of the MONTH Nick Hagen Age: 18, San Clemente High School Nick Hagen was the first ever Grom of the Week in the debut issue of the SC Times on March 23, 2006—two years before the DP Times launch.

Back then Nick was an eighth grader and totally stoked on surfing. In that first Grom of the Week, it was written that, “Nick is that rare waterman who can surf longboards and shortboards with equal skill.” This is still true of him today. We caught up with him on his graduation day and asked him what surfing meant to him during his high school career and found that his love for the sport has continued. “Surfing put the fun in high school. It was great to go to the beach in the morning and start evTHEN NOW ery day off surfing with the team,” said Nick. “There was nothing better Photo by Andrea Swayne than having morning contests and traveling with my friends. I will keep surfing for the rest of my life.” Nick will be headed just north of Sacramento in the fall to attend the Yuba City Fire Academy for the first semester and then back home to Saddleback College. When asked how he feels about leaving his childhood behind and shedding his “grom” status, he commented that it is kind of sad in a way. “But hey, life rolls on,” he said. —AS

National Champions Crowned at Lowers The 2010 Surfing America U.S.A. Championships came to a dramatic close in the best surf of the event at Lower Trestles on June 28 Surfing America Special to Dana Point Times

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hampions were crowned in a total of nine shortboard divisions. The Boys U16 and U18 as well as the Girls U18 heats had been particularly competitive all week long with former and reigning champions looking to reclaim the glory among fresh talent striving to stake a claim of their own.

Attempting to defend both his 2009 Boys U16 and U18 USA Championship titles was San Clemente’s Kolohe Andino. He dominated all week long taking first in all but one of his heats. However, after surfing two backto-back heats in both, the semis and the finals, he walks away Champion of the Surfing America USA Boys U16 Division.

After advancing through his Boys U18 semifinal heat with an interference deduction, Evan Geiselman trailed Andino by fractions of a point throughout the first half of their Boys U18 Final. Geiselman ultimately upset Andino’s quest for repeat double championship titles and captured the 2010 Boys U18 Championship title with a remarkable display of power surfing and technique. “Good job to Evan,” said Kolohe about the result. “I was stoked to be a part of it.”

Five Make the Cut

Five local surfers chosen for PacSun U.S.A. Surf Team At the conclusion of the 2010 Surfing America U.S.A. Championships each year, team member selections are made for the prestigious PacSun U.S.A. Surf Team. This year, San Clemente and Dana Point are home to five members—From Dana Point/Capo Beach, Luke Davis and Jacob Davis and from San Clemente, Kolohe Andino, Kulia Doherty and Trevor Thornton.

The final team selections (in ranking order) are as follows: BOYS U16: Parker Coffin, Colin Moran, Taylor Clark, Jacob Davis, Skip McCullough. BOYS U16 DEVELOPMENT SQUAD: Kanoa Igarashi, Jake Marshall. BOYS U18: 1.

Kolohe Andino, Evan Geiselman, Conner Coffin, Luke Davis, Jake Halstead. BOYS U18 DEVELOPMENT SQUAD: Trevor Thornton, Derek Peters. GIRLS U18: Lakey Peterson, Quincy Davis, Nikki Viesins, Jasset Umbel, Kulia Doherty. GIRLS U18 DEVELOPMENT SQUAD: Catherine Clark, Frankie Harrer. —AS Page 18 • Dana Point Times • July 2–8, 2010

Top: The 2011 PacSun U.S.A. Surf Team. Above: Jacob Davis of Capistrano Beach is selected to represent the country in international competition as a member of the 2011 PacSun U.S.A. Surf Team. Photos by Jack McDaniel

Similarly, defending Girls U18 Champion, Kaleigh Gilchrist, peaked at the right moment to take the Girls U18 Surfing America USA Championship Title for the second year in a row. “I was just getting mediocre scores to get by,” admits Kaleigh. “Luckily, everything turned on for the finals.” Turn on they did. Kaleigh, dominated her Girls U18 heat dropping two strong scores right off the bat and leaving standouts Courtney Conlogue, Lakey Peterson and Nage Melamed attempting to chase her down.

Victory not only earned surfers a USA Championship Title, but the top two surfers in the Boys U16 and U18 and Girls U18 divisions surfed their way onto the 2011 PacSun Surf Team. The additional three slots were filled by the Surfing America’s Selection Committee.

Additionally, the winners of the Boys and Girls U18, divisions—Evan Geiselman and Kaleigh Gilchrist—were awarded the 10th

Annual California State Parks Governor’s Cup Award which ran concurrently with the 2010 Surfing America USA Championships.

Providing the perfect close to a week of progressive surfing was the Challenged Athletes Division. The passion and dedication of each of the participating athletes, John Davis, Patrick Ivison, Dana Cummings, Mark Thorton, Ryan Levinson and Barney Miller, was inspiring.

Surfing America would like to thank webcast and event sponsors, Verizon, Billabong, Hurley, O’Neill, Vans, New Era, Gidget, Got Milk and Kicker as well as media partners Surfer, Surfing, Fuel TV, Transworld Surf, ESM and official event forecaster, Surfline. com. All are instrumental to the execution and dissemination of this event and their support is greatly appreciated.

Log on to www.surfingamericalive.com for complete results, daily highlight videos, photos and more. DP

SURF RESULTS AND UPCOMING EVENTS Surfing America 2010 U.S.A. Championships June 19-22 Huntington Beach Pier and June 23-28, San Onofre, Lower Trestles BOYS U18: 1. Evan Geiselman; 2. Kolohe Andino; 3. Ezekiel Lao; 4. Tanner Hendrickson. WOMEN: 1. Chloe Buckley; 2. Heather Jordan; 3. Morgan Gore; 4. Kelsey Willison.

GIRLS U18: 1. Kaleigh Gilchrist; 2. Courtney Conlogue; 3. Nage Melamed; Lakey Peterson.

GIRLS LONGBOARD: 1. Makani Adric; 2. Natalia Smith; 3. Bryn Lutz; 4. Michelle Bautista Layton. BOYS U-16: 1. Kolohe Andino; 2. Parker Coffin; 3. Colin Moran; 4. Ian Gentil. WOMENS LONGBOARD: 1. Cori Schumacher; 2. Ashley Ahina; 3. Amy King. GIRLS U-16: 1. Tatiana Weston-Webb; 2. Brianna Cope; 3. Quincy Davis; 4. Harley Taich. JR. LONGBOARD: 1. Kris Williams; 2. Bradley Rose; 3. David Arganda; 4. Steve McLean. BOYS U-14: 1. Ian Gentil; 2. Imaikalani Devault; 3. Kalani David; 4.

Joshua Moniz. MENS LONGBOARD: 1. Steven Mangiacapre; 2. Terry Gillard; 3. JP Garcia; 4.

Dane McCallum. GIRLS U-14: Tatiana Weston –Webb; 2. Bailey Nagy; 3. Kulia Doherty; 4.

Frankie Harrer. SR. LONGBOARD: 1. Mike Gillard; 2. Richard Patey; 3. Lance Albright; 4.

Takeshi Hirata. BOYS U-12: 1. Jake Marshall; 2. Kaulana Apo; 3. Griffin Colapinto; 4. Log Ng. MASTERS: 1. Aaron Swanson; 2. Cameron Carmichael; 3. Matthew Taylor; 4. Paul Munson. GIRLS U-12: 1. Mahina Maeda; 2. Dax McGill; 3. Katie Gordon; 4. Mainei Kinimaka.

SENIORS: 1. Chas Wickwire; 2. Mike Gillard; 3. Rusty Phillipy; 4. Pedro Diaz Rangel. MEN: 1. Aaron Swanson; 2. Cameron Carmichael; 3.

Matthew Taylor; 4. Paul Munson. LEGENDS: 1. Mike Lamm; 2. Dale Baker; 3. John Silver; 4.

Kyle Twitchell.

UPCOMING EVENTS June 29-July 3: NSSA National Open and National Interscholastic High School Championships, National Explorer Championships Mens, Juniors, Boys and Womens finals and the National Airshow Championship finals, Huntington Beach, Pier July 25: WSA Menehune Surf Fest, Huntington Beach, Goldenwest Street July 31-August 8: U.S. Open of Surfing, Huntington Beach, Pier www.danapointtimes.com

2010

GRADUATION SPECIAL

Special thanks to Alan Gibby/ zone57.com for supplying all of the DHHS photos in this section.

Crossing the Finish Line

Dana Hills Top Grad Delivers Commencement Speech

BY JIM MYERS, DANA HILLS HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLAR OF SCHOLARS

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s I gaze out into the massive crowd that is the Class of 2010, I realize that despite having gone to school with everyone here for the entirety of my high school career, there are many unfamiliar faces in the crowd. Whether it was playing hours of tennis, raiding instances in the World of Warcraft or pouring myself over countless textbooks in order to master the material, the majority of my lousy high school experience, at least up until senior year, had been spent alone with a few friends. We all attend a school that houses nearly three thousand of Southern California’s finest students which is why many of us are not on a first name basis with each other. While I may not be able to claim that I know each and every one of my peers personally, it is our collective experiences at Dana Hills High School that has led us to become a single entity known solely as the Class of 2010.

So now our senior year is finally coming to a close and despite however weird it might seem to all of us right now, the Class of 2010 is about to cross the finish line of what has felt like a never ending marathon: Some of us sprinting towards the finish, but most of us crawling on our hands and knees. It all began four years ago when, as unsuspecting freshman, we entered the mysterious world of high school, unsure of what challenges and rewards awaited us around every corner. We have been taken on a rollercoaster ride, experiencing both the highest of highs and lowest of lows. For many of us, it is hard to forget the excitement and entertainment of the football games and Mr. Speidel’s insanely hard calculus tests, I mean, the school dances. These memories have come to represent some of the happiest years of our childhood. But while there have been many great times throughout these past four years, our journey has also had its fair share of difficulties. Who can forget the countless hours spent studying for those chemistry finals or the numerous all-nighters when we finished our English papers at the last minute? On a more serious note, we have also been forced to deal with extremes, such as the deaths of our very own classmates, reminding us of the value of life. Yet as we moved forward from traumatic events, we were exposed to new situations,

and it is these high school experiences that have made the adventure worthwhile. With all of our pleasures and stress, we have been forced to mature into the young adults we have become today. We are now more prepared than ever before to take a step out into the world and explore the uncharted path that has been shrouded in mystery ever since we started high school. Just as we were exposed to a completely unfamiliar environment as freshman four years ago, we will be thrust into the unknown once again, yet now we are armed with a few machetes, a pair of nun-chucks and maybe even a nice Jim Myers, the Scholar of Scholars for the class of 2010, pair of boots, all of which are metais a National AP Scholar and member of California phors for our knowledge and experiScholarship Federation and National Honor Society.

Jim Myers has a 4.73 GPA and will be attending UC ence acquired over the past few years.

Berkeley this fall. Photo by Gibby/Zone57.com Some of us have decided to follow this unknown route to college where we will once again be challenged and pushed to discover what we wish to do for the rest of our lives. Others have already found their calling, and wish to venture the uncommon path that leads to a different destination, whether it be enlisting in the military or heading directly into the work force. However, no matter which path any of us have chosen, I feel that all of us are now prepared to venture successfully with the tools and skills that our teachers and our experiences have left with us.

I hope that we can all come to realize the importance that these last four years have played in our lives. We are no longer the scared little freshman who were once overwhelmed by the countless numbers of students in the mall and the overwhelming high school workload. We have transformed into proud seniors who confidently own the school and are prepared to leave our hometowns and discover what this world has to offer us.

And now, as this chapter of our lives comes to a close and we prepare to embark on our separate journeys, we will use the experiences and connections that we have developed here at Dana Hills High School in order to build our futures into what we have all desired.

For as the great Thoreau once stated, “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.”

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GRADUATION SPECIAL

Dana Hills High School Graduates Names of the 94 Valedictorians appear in bold type. Students earn the distinction of Valedictorian by earning a GPA of 4.0 or higher.

Ashton Alexandra Abbott Kasey Amanda Ackerman Amanda Bridgett Adams Andrea Mavia Adams Ashlee Ethylen Adams Brian Joseph Adams Chris Hawk Adams Preston Adawag Jessica Petrine Agle Joshua James Aguirre Alexis Ahmadi Nicholas Anthony Aho Blake Joseph Ahrold Sarai Aiza Zachary Thomas Alario Katherine Hart Albright Davion Cravon Alford Saam Alikhani Augustus Alin Allen Cole Richard Altuzarra Marcus Andrew Amato Leila Amirhekmat Doug Skyler Anderson Michael Robert Anderson Giannina Marie Angeles Anton Preston Arce Danielle Christina Arduino Nicole Arno Paul Arsenault William Guy Ash Jessica Lynne Ashton Danielle Lauren Attias Emilio Avila Shelby D. Avila Kristen Elizabeth Aycock Carly Bach Kacey Leanne Baerst Liz Bahena Landyn Connor Bailey Maxwell Hayden Baker Nicholas Paul Balaban

Amy Elizabeth Baldridge Tiemoko Ballo Shiva Banafti Dakota Daine Banda Jenny Elizabeth Banegas Jonathan James Bennett Blair A. Barbeau Savannah Leigh Barker Breanna Caryn Barnes Michael Aaron Barnett Amanda Marie Baron Courtney Marie Barrett Giulia Ann Barrom Joshua Robert Bashor Michael Robert Battaglia Gary Bautista Christopher Jose BautistaZelaya Erin Jennifer Baxter Lindsay Renèe Baxter Aralyn Michelle Beaumont Adriana Beltran Jonathan James Bennett Samantha Marie Bentson Jennifer Berg Brenna Noelle Berney Christian Bernhöft Paul Christopher Beyer Pia Bhathal Lucas Dean Bierbower Maria Montana Binley Leanne Marie Black Ian Conrad Blackwelder Wyatt Gilbert Blair Dylan Berry Blanks Jonathan William Bloch Tyler Jeffrey BlomstromMoore Jordyn Rachel Bonanni Alexander Dale Bradley Kelley Elizabeth Bradley

Class of 2010 by the Numbers: • 766 Graduates • 94 Valedictorians (This distinction is awarded to students with a GPA of 4.0 or higher.)

• 124 Academic Distinction awards (Awarded to students with GPAs ranging from 3.5 to 3.99.)

• 30 percent (approximately) of the class is graduating with Valedictorian or Academic Distinction status.

• 37 AP Scholars • 29 AP Scholars with honor • 30 AP Scholars with Distinction • 7 National AP Scholars • 5 students receiving National Merit Scholarships (This is higher than any other CUSD high school.)

• 11 South Coast League Titles (This is higher than any other school in the SCL and the class of 2010 included one of the most successful groups of student-athletes in Dana Hills High School history.)

Micah Vaughn Bradshaw Keith C. Bramlette Leah Allison Bray Briana Rose Brennan Kayleigh Germaine Brennan Ivy Lauren Bridges Chelsea Jane Brigham Michael Scott Brockington Haus Garrett Brockman Taylor Michael Brown Victoria Marie Brown Chelsea Leigh Brown Brooke Ashlely Browne Katie Elizabeth Buckley Matthew William Buggert Jillian Alexis Burns Kody Dillon Burris Emily A. Burton Nicole Danielle Bush Woodrow William Butler Heather Cable Mariel Cabrera Mariela Cabrera Angel Aranda Calderon Angelica Calderón Christine Nicole Caley Henry Camarillo Maxwell Taylor Camp Micaela Campagna Alexandria Mariah Campbell Stephanie Rakel Campbell Gary Canchola Jon Candy Katie Jane Capps Mariela Carapia Mahrai Carl Kevin G. Carlson Mitchel Carlson John Joseph Carney Lauren Elizabeth Carreon Vanessa Carrillo Vanessa Jayne Carter Michael Casey Kayla Ann Castagno Brittany Jaqueline Castellon Jhanin Castillo Carlos Castillo Melisa Marina Castillo Yolanda Castillo Metztli Chantal Castro Jennifer Ann Cates Lexi Catsouras Fernando Daniel Cervantes Cynthia Cervera Ulysses Chacon Elizabeth Laurie Chaddock Clara Chahla Nancy Chang Ana Chavez Johnny Chavez Jason Elliot Cheng Marisa Ann Chiquete

Nico Giovan Ellius Chirico Eric Sangyun Cho Janis Ming-Ming Chou Tyler Collin Christ Paige Cecelia Christian Kyrenne Skyler Chua Molly Anne Churlonis Jennifer Lynn Cimmarrusti Jake Thomas Cirillo Erika Aiyana Citrano Devin Nichole Clark Kelsey Julianne Clifford Kathryn Danielle Cohen Matthew Joseph Coleman Jhonnathan Colin Catherine Lynn Collins Kimberly Lyn Conner Nina Cari Conner Mikey Contreras Danya Contreras Cody James Cook Glenn William Cooper Kyle Anthony Copp Kendra Lauren Cornell Isela Cortina Flores Blake Evan Cotcamp Anna Elizabeth Coughlin Bohn Martin Covalt Alyson Kate Covington Brady William Cramm Kacey Marie Merritt Crews Taner Jermiah Crowley Taylor Michael Crugnale Kristina Nicole Culp Jamica De Jesus Cunanan Haley Brooke Daramus Tyler James Dawson Emily Louise Dayak Joshua James Pines Dean Romana Cherie DeAngelis Colin James Deehan

Jesus Ramon Del Valle Gregory Thomas Delfosse Evan Michael DeLoach Sara Jean Deming Trevor Jacob Dempsey Ashley Rose Desmarais Jessica Ann Deto Matt DeWitt Donovan Arthur Diaz Edgar Diaz Jorge Alain Diaz Heidy Isabel Diaz-Andreu Cory Phillip DiBene Genevieve Julia Diem Adam Digby Ashley Elizabeth Dillabough Julian Apple Dillon Breana Dominguez Addie Marie Dorsey Aron Ramos Downs Megan Michelle Dowty James William Drury Stephanie Anne Dubé Carl Ross Dukeshire Alexa Ray Dunham Tucker Dunn Bradley Roger Burgat Dupray Sarah Elizabeth Dwyer Aaron G. Edelstein Nikki Efstathiou Emery James Eichler Marawan El Naboulsy Christopher Mark Eljenholm Laura Catherine Ellis Ericka Lynne Emrick Chase Alexander Engelhardt Sara Charlotte Engelson Mariana Enriquez Julia Marie Estrada Will Parker Etherton Gerardo Angeles Fabian

Yazmin Farfan Thomas George Feles Jenna Marie Fettig Ashley Nicole Fidone Victoria Anna Fischella Kyle Scott Fitzgerald Samuel Fletcher Nathan Neilson Flores Kayla Catel Flores Raquel Catherine Flower Victoria Taylor Anne Foley Seena Foroutan Mackenzie Forster Alyssa Foster Sara Michele Foster Kimberley Marie Fountain Ford Julian Fowler Brandon Alexander Fox Anthony Gregory Frias Donald Arthur Friedline Adam Joseph Fugate Rachel Erin Fuhler Kelsey Elyse Fuhrmann Kevin Dean Fuhrmann Vincent Joseph Fusco Ashleigh Lanett Gaffney Ashley Meyer Gaffney Kelsey Nicole Gallitto Hope Jennette Gallo Georgina Malenie Galvan Neil Gandhi Paul Robert Garcia Alfredo Garcia Briana Margaret Ayala Garcia Valeria Garcia Yesenia Garcia Adriana Garcia Mota Jose Miguel Garcia-Velazquez Hope Elizabeth Garton Michael Gates (Continued)

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Hillary Jane Gerhard Lindsay Danielle Gersten Raymond August Getz IV Parastoo Ghassemian Brianna Nicole Gibbons Hannah McCall Gibson Connor Jameson Gill Lindsay C. Gladish Matthew Bernard Goetz Ozzie Gomez Shea Gomez David Matthew Gonzalez Manuel Gonzalez Noelani Gonzalez Sean Michael Goode Kaitlyn Ann Goodman Christian Tyler Goodwin Nikil Grama Lauren Jean Gray Samuel Bruce Gray Danielle Griffin Cooper Gabriel Griffiths Jenifer Rene Gross Rebecca L. Gross Cole Patrick Guerin Michelle Kathleen Guidas Harrison Frederick Guiol Kathryn Lyn Gullickson Taylor James Haefner Rachelle Lynn Hall Dean James Hamann Rebecca Hamilton Holly E. Hamm Paul Han Dylan Scott Hanway Lindsay Anne Hart Colin Ross Harvey Caleb Ian Hearn Alexandra Brooks Heck Connor Philip Heck Shealyn Kendra Heer Jennifer Lee Heinsius

Christian Ryan Hennessy Traci Lee Henry Ruben Hernandez Chanel Nichole Hernandez David G. Hernandez Rodrigo David Hernandez Roman Hernandez Michelle Ranfla Morgan Taylor Herr Kathryn Helen Hessenauer Matthew Hidalgo Justine Nicole Higgins Brendan Myles Hill Tyler Justin Hill Deborah Leah Hillburn Sloan Riley Hill-Lindsay Zachary Chase Hines Dillon Thomas Hodge Allie Jean Holen Hayden Spencer Holtz Gabriel Isaac Homan Taylor Hoover Brandon Ryan Howe Kristin Brooke Huerta Ellen Grace Hulse Erika Paige Hunnewell Scott Andrew Hunter Alexandria D-ana Huntington Alyssa Lynn Iannucci Angelo Joseph Infante Taylor Elizabeth Jackman Amanda Jackson Sean Taylor Jackson Alec Daniel Jacobs Jason David Janisch Roxane Sue Jarvis Eduardo Javier Rachelle Anais Jenkins Ricky Joseph Jensen Jordan Timothy Jilek Yesenia Jimenez

Award Winners The class of 2010 earned awards too numerous to list here. Log on to www.danapointtimes.com for the full list of recipients.

NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM COMMENDED STUDENTS Jessica Agle, Doug Anderson, Pia Bhathal, Eric Cho, Tucker Dunn, Brandon Fox, Neil Gandhi, Jenifer Gross, Sierra Karp, Alyssa Lind, Michael Lindeborg, Negah Nafisi, Samuel O’Brien, Katie Perkins, Allison Riiska, Lauren Rodgers, Jesse Sharps, Matthew Stoller, Michael Traver, Bobby Uchida, Meagan Vigus, Victoria Wing NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FINALISTS Elizabeth Chaddock, Nikil Grama, Lauren Shapiro, Brian Tolles

Amber Lynn Johnson Chanel Roslyn Johnson Daniel Eric Johnson Kyle Owen Johnson Ryan Johnson Tyler James Johnson Scott Daniel Jordan Jenna Suzanne Jorgenson Apolinar Juarez Joshua James Jung Kirsten Ariane Kane Scott Richard Kaplan Sierra Catherine Karp Tyler James Kartchner Nicholas Michael Kaspar Crysta Marie Kavanaugh Jillian Laurette Kay Sheri Kean Alexander Thomas Keeney Kristen Taylor Kehlet Natali Suzette Kellenberger Trevor Maxwell Kelso Richard Christopher Kemp Paige Lorelle Kennedy Kendahl Kenson Shakun Khanna Yvonne Marie Khoury John Michael Killebrew Keri Ann Kirkpatrick Brian Albert Klein Vanessa Elizabeth Klink Jeremy Daniel Knappe Christopher Mario Kolleck Zachary A Kreuz Stephen William Krieger Kim Kronk Jennifer Kathleen Kupferman Miranda Louise Kuwahara Elle Helene Laguatan Jessica Marie Laird Natalie Yeng Lai Lam Jordan Edward Lasher

Hannah Athena Lawton Gabriel Leal Delaney Elizabeth Lee Tammy Lee Taylor Marie Lelito Demilo Laquance Letchaw Gordon Peter Arnold Lewis Kaylie Marlene Lewis Miles Samuel Lewis Nicholas Lee Lichtner Kenneth Licona Tanya Lien Kandis Elizabeth Lightner Benjamin Lim Mehdi Matthew Limonadi Alyssa Christine Lind Michael Masao Lindeborg Monica Lange Linzmeier Cristina Lira Villa Dana Ray Lizotte James Derrick Lloyd Christina Longordo Eric Lopez Estefani Rodriguez Lopez Maria Lopez Marissa Gabrielle Lopez Christina Annette Lubarsky Ryan Everett Lubock Natalie Brenda Lujano Shane MacPherson Kirra Lee Maddox Ryan Matthew Maeda Janette Marie Maldonado Lindsay Ellis Mamet Julian Peter Mamie Jean Marie Mangiola Kimberly A. Marks Scott Robert Marks Lucy Jeanette MarquinaAlcantar Dylan Marsh Aaron Philip Martinez

NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Elizabeth Chaddock, Lauren Shapiro, Brian Tolles NATIONAL AFRICAN AMERICAN SCHOLAR/SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIP VIA UPS Tiemoko Ballo, Amanda Zand SENIOR CLASS LEADERSHIP President: Amy Nilmeier, Vice President: Aly Trachtman, Secretary/Treasurer: Shea Gomez ASU LEADERSHIP AWARD Saam Alikhani, Savannah Barker, Dylan Blanks, Jillian Burns, Molly Churlonis, Seena Foroutan, Lindsay Gersten, Roxi Jarvis, John Killebrew, Nader Moini, Shelby Murray, Amanda Radusovsky, Beth Riphagen, Mariah Stevenson, Nick Waters

David Martinez Hugo Martinez Navil Martinez Robert Edward Martinez III Alicia Lauren Martino-Tarr Ashlee Virginia Martino-Tarr Kevin Anthony Martzolf Tyler James Marx Devin Rae Mastrocola Patrick Allen Matchett Nicole Margaret Mathews Alli Lorae Mathias John Walter Maurillo Chelsea Lakin Maurillo Christina Rose Maurillo Erik Anderson Maxwell Christopher Thomas McCloskey Madison Hayley McCormack Matthew Eliot McCreadie Dove Brianna McCuistion Kelsey Jeanne McCune Dylan James McDaniel LeeLee Carliy McGovern Donovan Niggebrugge McKinney William Wallace McKinney Lauren Ashley McLaughlin Rachel Amber McLeod Shelby Nichole McMillen Kylie Elizabeth McMinn Stanley Jordan McNaughton Scott Hardy McReynolds Jessica Medina Marisol Medrano Erica Mejia Vianey Mendoza Scott Vernon Messick Ethan Chase Michel Mihail N. Mihaylov Jacob Daniel Miller Mark Kenneth Miller

Mackenna Millet Nader Steven Moini Heidi Anja Molga Jesus Molina Kailey Lynne Montgomery Jaysha Fernandez-Montolio Brianna Eugenia Moore Danielle Marie Moorhouse Alejandra Moraga Edgar Morales Taylor Cross Morosco Stephen Peter Morris Nikki Mostofi Austin Shayne Muhlhauser Sean Michael Mulryan Christianna Ruby Murdoch Shelby Christina Murray Riley Jane Myer Alexander Dione Myers Grant Pierce Myers Matthew Jeffrey Myers Jim Fred Myers Negah Nafisi Nicole Sierra Naide Nathan Flavio Najera Natasha M. Nakagawa Nicolle Narciso Kimberly Angela Narel Victor Deret Nava Infante Bijan Luis Navarifar James Charles Neally Deborah Frances Nealon Andrew David Nelson Andrew James Nesselroad Aubrie Nestor Flynn Christopher Nicholls McKenna Alison Nicholls Hannah Jean Nicks Amy Frances Nilmeier Sarah Elizabeth Nilmeier Kara Beth Nixon (Continued)

DANA POINT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Business Scholarship: Tanya Lien; Community Service: Chelsea Wilder; Athletic: Robert Uchida; Employee: Lauren Rodgers; Employee: Kailey Montgomery PTSA SCHOLARSHIPS Saam Alikhani, Kevin Carlson, Molly Churlonis, Kathryn Cohen, Kendra Cornell, Kyle Johnson, Kaylie Lewis, Tanya Lien, Katlynn Olinger, Greg Rudolph UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS Scholastic Excellence Award: Lauren Shapiro, Michael Lindeborg; Distinguished Athlete Award: Josh Dean, Lauren Shute; Semper Fidelis Award for Musical Excellence: Justine Higgins, Alexander Keeney MONARCH BEACH SUNRISE ROTARY CLUB Christian Hennessy, Edgar Morales

PRINCIPAL’S LEADERSHIP AWARD Saam Alikhani DANA POINT HISTORICAL SOCIETY Lauren Rodgers

CAPISTRANO UNIFIED EDUCATION ASSOCIATION Courtney Barrett, Elizabeth Chaddock, Katlynn Olinger

SOUTH COAST WATER DISTRICT SCHOLARSHIP Courtney Barrett, Jennifer Kupferman, Alyssa Lind

DANA POINT WOMAN’S CLUB Addie Dorsey, Natalie Lam, Kim Narel

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GRADUATION SPECIAL

Victoria Joe Nonaca Marie Noonan Kyle Jeffrey Norman Austin Cody Norton Samuel Joseph O’Brien Nicholas Tyler Ogasa Mykayla Lynn Ohmer Katlynn Ann Olinger Todd Clayton Olsen Kira Anne Olson Aubrienne Shafar O’Meara Kylie Briann Ordos Eduardo Ortiz Kimberly Nabith Ortiz Luis Miguel Osorio Ryan Reza Oveisi Allison Taylor Owens Steven Dalton Paceno Andrew Robert Padula Leo Palmer Jocelyn Castrejon Palmerin Paige Lee Panning Laura Jane Papageorge Andrea Paramo Paige Marie Parker Natalie Michelle Parker Diana Partida Joseph Partida Luis Miguel Partida Loren Elizabeth Pearce Ricky Pedraza Nicole Christine Perez Lizbeth Perez-Cruz Katie Perkins Brandon William Pers Kayla Renee Pesch Kylie Petermann Ryan Peterson Jackeline Susana Pichinte Nicole Marie Pierce Richard Bryan Piña Jose Ulises Pineda Calderon Kurtis Barret Pla Cheyenne Nicholle Platz Tyler Plevney Meagan Cynthia Poeske Laura Ponce Kevin Ulysses Popoca Dallas Christine Pottish Ryan Joseph Pozzi Jake Ryder Price Jaclyn Catherine Prophet Jonathan Fabian Puente Robert Punya Jason Michael Quam Katie Lynn Quezambra Courtney Elizabeth Quinn Kristen Ashley Quintinita Amanda Kristina Radusovsky Katie Amelia Rahlfs Daniel John Rajeckas Austin Parry Ralls Arnold Rivas Ramirez Gustavo Ramirez Hernan Rangel Vanessa Viviana Rangel Alexander Reed

Scott Harrison Reese Willis Robert Reidling Sean Patrick Reilly Conner Francis Reischl Dylan Paige Remillard Carla Viviana Reyes Ashlyn Michelle Reynolds Lily Rhodes Dylan Christopher Richardson Natalie Elizabeth Richter Allison Leigh Riiska Beth Renee Riphagen Emily Lynn Ris Trevin Joseph Rivas Kaitlyn Nicole Rizzo Sully Roa Gerardo Roan Austin Roberts Kyle Douglas Robinson Sunny Michelle Robinson Paola Robles Ryan Patrick Roché Beau Randolph Rodgers Lauren Meghan Rodgers Elizabeth Yasmin Rodriguez Jose E. Rodriguez Stephanie Lauren Rodriguez Gadier Rodriguez Ivan Maurizio Rodriguez Jesus Rodriguez Nicholas P. Rogan Hannah Lynn Roge Ariana Michelle Rogers Carlos Emmanuel Roldan Mary Claire Roman Jacob Richard Romero Shelby Elizabeth Romo Ethan Everett Rosen Brett Daniel Roth Emily Inez Roulund Alexander Jan Rozycki Alexander Rubalcava Gregory James Rudolph Gerardo Bryan Ruiz Shantal Ruiz-Sanchez Anthony Mark Saad Myles Max Sachs Armita Safavi Bianca Goharik Sahakian Christopher Salgado Victor Escobar Salinas Andreas Alexander Sanchez Jennifer Sanchez Manuel Sanchez David Thomas Santellan Scott David Santore Blayke Emeli Saraquse Shane Anthony Savalle Jill Annette Schadrack Katarina Schmitt-Daskalos Josh David Schneiderman Madeline Jan Schotl Cheyanne Schroyer Thomas Luke Schupbach Amanda Kay Schwab Zoë Diana Schwenck Gavin David Scott

Julia Scott Saba Sedighi Kilian James Shambaugh Dustin T Shang Lauren Michelle Shapiro Isadora Frances Sharon Jesse Sharps Lauren Danielle Shepherd Sara Christine Shepherd Maxwell Scott Shiffman Edward Lawrence Shin Parisun Shoga Cooper Sholder Niccole Christene Short Lauren Ann Shute Jason Eric Sikorski Kelsie Mishelle Singleton Kirk Alexander Singleton Brian Siwecki Tori Skahill Josie Ashlyn Skinner Jeremy Raymond Smiley Dayna Kathryn Smith Kellie Christine Smith Kendle Jacob Smith Sarah Mackenzie Smith Stephanie Allyson Smith Cecilia Solis Tori Jane Songer Danya Iris Soto Cano Brandon Speck Hannah Ariel St Julien Crystal Elizabeth Steele Desireé Stefanini André Jacques Steiner Melanie Stephens Mariah Reiko Stevenson Matthew Schuyler Stoller Kaitlin Straka Chelsea Amanda Sullins Samantha Leigh Sullivan Dalton Charles Sumrall Emilee Nicole Sutton Katy Frances Swartzbaugh Alex R. Sweet Lauren Suzanne Swirczek Peter Tago Shelby Ann Tatomir Racquel Theresa Taylor Zachary James Taylor Eric David Tejera Natalie Rose Testa Hayley Ellen Therrien Nigel Darrell Thomas Cole Patrick Thompson Brian Robert Tolles Ben Andrew Torr Katelyn Joanne Torrea Aly Trachtman Michael Robert Traver McKenzie Laura Tremblay Joseph Virgil Trento III Desmond Armand Tripodi Preston Charles Tripp Dustin Truman Tom Athanasios Tsatas Bobby Uchida Alexandra Marie Underwood

Vanessa Uribe Arias Lani Irene Vaill Coleman Lee Valentine Samuel Stephen Van De Velde Aly Kaye Vander Hayden Kyle Anthony Vara Margarita Vargas Ari Jacob Varkel Oscar Vasquez Melisa Vega Marlene Vera Damai Enrique VergaraHegi Meagan Leigh Vigus Devin E. Villarosa Georgina Villegas Joseph Tyler Vise John T. Visser Paul James Vogeler Hayden Scott VonCannon Robert Fletcher Wall

Christina Alexis Warner James Christian WarnerEllinger Nicholas James Waters Riley Jean Weber Jayson Andrew Weinmann Kaylee Ann Weisman Kristopher A. Wentworth Amy Marie Whetter Anthony Joseph White Daniel Gregory White William Ryder White James Whitlock Julie Ann Wickstrom Stephanie Marie Widerburg Chelsea Nicole Wilder Austin C.C. Wilemon Laura Frances Wilke Lanessa Yvette Williams Natalie Rose Williams Patricia Faith Williams Alissa Janae Wilsey

Stewart Anthony Wilshire Brooke Ashley Wilson Victoria Lee Wing Brittny Nicole Witherspoon Keith Michael Wong Stephanie C Wright Andrew David Wyatt Jason Xu Nabil Yazdi Michael John Yocca Garrett Gerald Yocom Nathan Edward York Tanner Bliss Yould Scott Walter Young Katelyn Ann Zachry Tanya Zadoorian Katherine Ann Zampas Amanda Nicole Zand Jorge Antonio Zepeda Anais Ziae-Mohseni

Local Graduates From Other Area Schools ST. MARGARET’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Christopher Adams Alexis-Jean “Lexi” Moore Daniel “Woody” Quinn James Travis Robert “Will” Travis JSERRA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Jeffrey Andrews Vanessa Avila Madeline Chandik Christopher Garcia Erin Kavanaugh Anthony Lemos Max Luburic Cole Moody Craig Prendiville Reed Reilly Lauren Roknich Christopher Russo Kelley Sherwood Greyson Wayer SAN CLEMENTE HIGH SCHOOL Briana Adams Charleton Aguirre Robert Bishop Bianca Brandts Nicholas Castellana Mark Chapman Kyle Conroy Chelsea DeSimone Brian Dyer Britney Egner Dominick Ela

St. Margaret’s 2010 graduating class. Courtesy photo

Grady Ela Autumn Ellick Jennifer Fausto Melanie Gallagher Ruben Garcia Edgar Gonzalez Cody Goodwin Kaila Jarvis Melanie Kline Stormie Knott Kelsie Krufal Ivan Lopez Raul Malfavon Iliana Martinez Justin McAndrew Autumn McGrath Ian McKinney Wesley Miller Kyle Milton Robert Moore Virinia Moore Leonel Moreno Lorena Moreno

Nathan Nordskog Christine Nowland Kaitlyn Padilla Nathaniel Paige Juan Palacios Oscar Pedraza Julia Penfield Shane Perez Pamela Riggs Jordan Schmitz William Shaw Meghan Spray Chelsea Steinkamp Dylan Stjepovic Tyler Stoll Philip Valenzuela Brianna Wilkinson Jordan Burke Andrew Gillon Amy Gutierrez Christian LeBienvenu Brittany Payton Shane Schmidt

Congratulations to the

CLASS OF 2010

CONGRATULATIONS

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