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Dawn of a New Year

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As the sun rises over Dana Point, the dawning of a new day becomes a ﬁtting symbol for forging ahead in the new year. Photo by Andrea Swayne

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City and Business Calendar Friday, January 7 Quarterly Siren Testing Four times a year, each of the emergency sirens is activated individually for a few seconds. This quarterly test is completed in each city on a different day, so this short test may be heard in one location for several days. Remember, this is only a test. You do not need to take action. Please do not call 911 unless you have a life-threatening emergency. For more information please call 949.248.3579.

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

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Wednesday, January 12 Sunrise Rotary Club 7 a.m. the Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club meets every Wednesday at the Ritz-Carlton. 1 Ritz-Carlton Drive, 949.493.2759, www.monarchbeachrotary.com

Monday, January 10 Senior Bingo 12:15 p.m. Dana Point Community Center, 34052 Del Obispo Street, 949.248.3536, www.danapoint.org

Thursday, January 13 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

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

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…Chamber Auditing Finances?

THE LATEST: An information report was filed with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department by the Dana Point Chamber Board of Directors at the end of October citing concerns over financial issues, authorities confirmed Wednesday. The confirmation follows an announcement from the chamber released to the Dana Point Times on November 9 announcing the resignation of President Nichole Chambers. The announcement came amid a flurry of speculation, gossip and innuendo incited by the abrupt removal of Chambers’ name from the chamber website and her noted absence from the chamber office in October. Chamber employees and members of the Board of Directors have since declined to comment on the circumstances surrounding her absence and subsequent resignation. The information report was forwarded by Dana Point Police Services to an Orange County Sheriff’s Department Economic Crimes Unit Investigator. The investigator declined to comment due to the ongoing nature of the investigation but authorities confirmed that the chamber is currently assisting in the investigation by performing a financial audit of chamber business conducted during Chambers’ employment. Chambers, whose arrival at the chamber back in December of 2007 was heralded by many as central to the survival of the then troubled organization, had been placed on indefinite leave according to Chamber staff when asked about Chambers’ absence prior to the November 9 statement. She had also been credited with the muchneeded 2008 revamp of the chamber’s website, continued growth of the Dana Point Turkey Trot and the development of new opportunities for area business people to network via an abundant schedule of events, mixers and forums. Chambers is a 1995 University of California, Berkeley graduate. Efforts to reach her were unsuccessful. WHAT’S NEXT: “Upon completion of the audit, if the Board’s findings show irregularities suggesting that a crime was indeed committed, the chamber will forward the information to the assigned OCSD investigator,” said Dana www.danapointtimes.com

Point Police Chief Lt. Mark Levy. “A complete investigation into any alleged wrongdoing will be undertaken at that time.” Upon Chambers’ resignation, the Board of Directors retained Laura Ouimet as the interim Executive Director of the chamber, a position she still holds.

arraigned Thursday. FIND OUT MORE: See the District Attorney’s full release at www.danapointtimes.com —Jonathan Volzke

FIND OUT MORE: Stay tuned to the Dana Point Times for updates. —Andrea Swayne

…Dana Point Man Charged with Murder

THE LATEST: A 23-year-old Dana Point man faces murder charges after a New Year’s Eve brawl at a party at the Costa Mesa Hilton. Adam Randy Baker is charged with one felony count of murder, one felony count of attempted murder, and a sentencing enhancement for the personal use of a deadly weapon. If convicted, the defendant faces a maximum sentence of 23 years to life in state prison, according to the Orange County District Attorney’s Office. Baker was being held Thursday in Orange County Jail on $1 million bail. At approximately 2 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2011, Baker is accused of sitting on a bench near the valet parking area at the Hilton Hotel in Costa Mesa after attending a New Year’s Eve party at the hotel. When a group of men exited the hotel, Baker is accused of flicking his cigarette at them and starting a verbal argument with 27-year-old Robert Sickles, authorities said. The defendant is accused of approaching Sickles and starting a physical fight by pushing the victim. Baker is accused of pulling out a knife, slashing the victim across the chest, and stabbing him one time in the chest. Sickles’ friend, 26-year-old Brian McTeigue, attempted to intervene to protect his friend and Baker is accused of stabbing McTeigue one time in the back, according to the Orange County District Attorney’s Office The victims’ friends became involved in the physical fight to defend Sickles and McTeigue and detained Baker. The Costa Mesa Police Department, who were already at the hotel responding to unrelated disturbances, responded immediately. WHAT’S NEXT: Baker was scheduled to be

…Serving on the Grand Jury?

THE LATEST: The deadline to apply for the Orange County Grand Jury is 5 p.m. on January 14. The Grand Jury provides oversight of county government, schools and special districts. Annual visits include the sheriff’s forensics laboratory and jails, John Wayne Airport, Orange County harbors and beaches, and the San Onofre nuclear power generating station. Past Grand Jury investigations have focused on issues such as the condition and management of Orange County jails, disaster preparedness and the health of county finances. WHAT’S NEXT: Grand Jury service requires a full-time commitment of one year, from July 1 to June 30, 2012. Nineteen Orange County residents will be selected to serve. Grand Jurors must be at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen, an Orange County resident for at least a year and sufficiently fluent in written and spoken English, as well as “possessed of ordinary intelligence, sound judgment and fair character.” Each qualifying applicant is interviewed by a panel of Superior Court judges, and is subject to a background investigation conducted by the sheriff’s department. Grand Jury members are selected by a random draw of applicants nominated by the judges of the Superior Court. FIND OUT MORE: Applications are available online at www.ocgrandjury.org or by calling the Grand Jury Hotline at 714.834.6747, or at the Jury Commissioner’s Office in the Central Justice Center, 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana. —-JV

…All Roadways Clear?

THE LATEST: Following the last few weeks of rainstorms, Dana Point roadways that either

remained closed or have been closed and reopened intermittently due to mudslides, have all been cleared as of January 5 according to Public Works Director Brad Fowler. “The uphill lane of Palisades was opened at 4 p.m. today although, for safety reasons, we have narrow lanes and k-rail out to catch any latent debris,” said Fowler. “So all roads are now fully opened in town.” The rainy weather saw the stretch of Coast Highway between Palisades Drive and Camino Capistrano, Via Canon, Palisades Drive and Cove Road closed for varying periods of time as supersaturated earth from neighboring bluff walls slid down spilling mud and debris on to roadways. According to National Weather Service measurements, John Wayne Airport received 13.38 inches of rain this season, compared to less than 3 inches at this time last year. WHAT’S NEXT: The National Weather Service is predicting clear to partly-cloudy skies—and no rain—for the next seven days. FIND OUT MORE: Stay tuned to www.danapointtimes.com. —AS

…Harbor Plan Public Hearing?

THE LATEST: On January 12 the California Coastal Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the Draft Implementation Plan for the Dana Point Harbor Revitalization in Long Beach City Council Chambers, 333 West Ocean Blvd., Long Beach at 10 a.m. The items raised by the IP amendment are essentially the same as those raised by the Land Use Plan (approved in October 2009) and include potential loss of boater parking and boat slips, dry boat storage, marina and commercial core redevelopment. WHAT’S NEXT: Interested parties are encouraged to visit www.coastal.ca.gov/lb/dpharboripdraftsugmods.pdf to review the Draft IP and suggested modifications prior to the meeting. FIND OUT MORE: More information, the full agenda and staff reports can be found online at www.coastal.ca.gov. —AS January 7–13, 2011 • Dana Point Times • Page 3

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Dawn of a New Year

2011 opens a new chapter for ongoing issues and projects By Andrea Swayne Dana Point Times

Tourism accounts for over 40 percent of the city’s municipal revenue and according to both the city and hotel managers, TBID is considered to be an effective and economically necessary means of collectively funding the promotion of tourism. According to the city’s report, TBID assessments are expected to generate an estimated $750,000 - $850,000 in the 2011 Calendar Year—much needed funds in light of the continually challenging economy. The official brand launch is scheduled to be unveiled in the spring or summer of 2011. Advertising agency, Agency 51, has been working on a comprehensive marketing and branding campaign on behalf of the TBID since City Council approved a contract with the company on March 22, 2010. The marketing plan will include the brand promise, logos, taglines and new ideas regarding how to use TBID money to better support major special events as well as the potential launch of new ones.

s the excitement of holiday and New Year celebrations fade, the community is set to dig in and get back to business. The dawning of 2011 promises to be a year of forging ahead with ongoing projects and issues carried over from the last year. Having just bid adieu to one of the most financially challenging years ever, the focus of the months ahead will likely be more about carrying on with the old business of 2010 and less about creating new projects. With so much unfinished business in 2010, 2011 seems more like a new chapter in the story of Dana Point and less like a new book in a series. Here are a few of the top issues and projects “to be continued.” HARBOR REVITALIZATION PLAN The decade-old, $140 million Harbor Revitalization Plan continues to trudge forward. The California Coastal Commission has set a public hearing on January 12 in Long Beach regarding the Implementation Plan phase of the project. This part of the plan is the next step, following the Commission’s approval of the Land Use Plan in October of 2009 with modifications. The LUP was created to set the guidelines for all future harbor development, and now the Implementation Plan will outline the specifics of land use and site development. Individuals and groups like Boaters for Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point Boaters Association and Dana Point Harbor Now, continue to campaign either in opposition to or support of the plan as presented. Boaters for Dana Point maintain that the plan does not adequately support boaters with regard to providing adequate boater parking, slip availability, shipyard size and commercial building heights, while Dana Point Harbor Now applauds the plan for its sweeping revamp of the commercial core. So far well over 100 meetings have been held and many more will be scheduled in the future as the plan moves into the next phases of the project—Coastal Commission review of the county’s implementation plan (at the January 12 meeting in Long Beach), the county seeking coastal development permits for the land-side revamp, the circulation of a draft Environmental Impact Report for the water-side improvements to the County Planning Commission, final EIR approval and the procurement of coastal development permits for the marina rebuild. STRAND VISTA PARK ACCESS As positive as the response to the beauty of Strands Vista Park has been since its official dedication in February of ’09, some view other aspects of the park as unfavorable. A disagreement between the city and the California Coastal Commission regarding public access limits set by gates and posted access hours continues as organizations such as the Surfrider Foundation have voiced concerns regarding undue limiting of public access through the Headlands development. Park signs at the gates near the central Strand overlook restrict entry from 8 a.m. through 7 p.m. May through September and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. October through April. CCC staff took the position that the gates should be removed until specifically approved by a coastal development permit. City staff disagreed saying that the Local Coastal Plan certifica-

North stairway at Strand Vista Park. Photo by Andrea Swayne

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Harbor Revitalization Plan rendering. Courtesy of OC Dana Point Harbor

tion provides authority to set hours of operation and access and that requiring a separate coastal development permit falls in conflict with the program and that the LCP has served as the review standard for the project and not the Coastal Act. Commission staff said they were expecting a response by April 2 from the city as to whether it would agree to remove the gates. Unwilling to remove the gates and faced with threats of a lawsuit from the CCC, City Council voted in favor of declaring the multi-million dollar housing development a public nuisance area, citing police incident reports of rampant vandalism and other criminal mischief in the area. The city said the declaration renders control of access to the city. Those who oppose city restrictions questioned the validity of the criminal incidents listed in the city staff report, saying most of the alleged violations did not even occur within the development and calling the measure a ruse. In response to their criticism of the validity of the crime data, Councilwoman Lara Anderson said that we couldn’t afford not to do it at that time. “Policing the area would become expensive and unfair for Dana Point residents to have to subsidize,” she said. The CCC again disagreed and the back-and-forth fight over the issue continued. The Surfrider Foundation also filed a lawsuit against the city alleging that the gates and hour restrictions amount to illegal obstruction of beach access. “While some newspaper articles like to say that we’re restricting access, I like to think that the more appropriate way of saying it is that we are managing access, ” said City Manager Doug Chotkevys in a March 2010 DP Times article. There are currently many alternative access points through the Headlands including sunrise to sunset access along a south path and from sunrise to midnight along the lighted north stairway but the city, CCC and Surfrider Foundation have all said they will stand firm in their efforts. As the legal volley continues, the final fate of the gates and posted access hours remains to be seen. TOURISM MARKETING In November City Council voted to continue the Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) program through the 2011 calendar year for the purpose of collectively branding and marketing Dana Point a premier overnight destination. The TBID was created in March of 2009 through a public/ private partnership between the city and its four largest hotels—Doubletree Guest Suites, Laguna Cliffs Marriott, RitzCarlton Laguna Niguel and St. Regis Monarch Beach—to begin taking a $3 per night room assessment. The collection of assessments are carried out by the city on behalf of the TBID and then allocated for TBID activities.

MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES Since serving five medical marijuana dispensaries operating in the city with subpoenas in July of ’09 requesting medical records in order to determine whether the businesses were operating legally, Dana Point made near weekly headlines in the statewide legal battles between medical marijuana advocates and city governments. As the city sued to shut down existing dispensaries in what they said was a response to the businesses’ unwillingness to provide the subpoenaed records, a few have fought back. Lawsuits were even filed on behalf of critically ill woman, Malinda Traudt, whose attorney Jeff Schwartz said that the city’s attempt to close the dispensary where the Traudt’s mother filled her daughter’s prescription was unconstitutional. Since then the issue has been bouncing its way through hearings and appeals, all the way to the Supreme Court. These legal wranglings have taken a toll on the dispensaries forcing most to close up and leave town. The city and the couple of dispensaries that are attempting to stick it out—like Holistic Health which was temporarily shut down by a restraining order in December but reopened shortly thereafter—along with Traudt’s lawsuit, promise to keep the issue in litigation throughout 2011. TOWN CENTER REVITALIZATION Created in 2006 with the intent of producing a vibrant, lively, pedestrian-friendly downtown area that reflects the character of Dana Point, the Town Center Revitalization Plan has progressed to the point that the city is inviting the public to review and comment on the Draft Environmental Impact Report by submitting comments and concerns in writing to wabrajano@danapoint.org or by mail addressed to City of Dana Point, Attention Werner Abrajano, 33282 Golden Lantern, Ste. 203, Dana Point, CA 92629, by January 17. A hard copy of the DEIR and supporting documents are available for public review and inspection at City Hall, or by logging on to www.danapoint.org. DOHENY VILLAGE PLAN In June City Council voted to authorize the City Manager to finalize the scope of work and enter into an agreement with ROMA Design Group to move forward with development of the Doheny Village Plan. Their vote also served to authorize a budget adjustment for the project. “Tonight is a big night for the City of Dana Point,” said City Manager Doug Chotkevys at the June 14 council meeting. “This is something that City Council has long contemplated and tonight we are about to venture upon that journey.” Chotkevys went on to say that he believes the long and arduous process of working on the Town Center revitalization project, with its much larger group of stakeholders, will serve to move the Doheny Village project forward in a more expeditious manner. “Quite candidly, I won’t be surprised if Doheny Village leapfrogs the Town Center,” said Chotkevys. Of course there are many other issues to face in the new year, but like other communities across the country, and worldwide for that matter, the ongoing recession will bring continued struggles with regard to budgets, maintaining programs and upholding the level of services citizens are accustomed to. The good news is that Dana Point is faring much better than most—a fact not lost on locals—as the city embarks on this new chapter with 96 percent of residents rating the quality of life here as excellent or good and 88 percent satisfied with city services, according to last year’s city-sponsored survey. An appropriate name for this chapter? 2011: Still Harboring the Good Life. DP www.danapointtimes.com

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News Next Door

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

City Bans Polystyrene Containers at Restaurants San Clemente joined the ranks of about 50 other communities and counties across California this week when the City Council adopted a ban on foam food containers from restaurants. The lightweight containers don’t biodegrade and advocates for the ban say eliminating them at local restaurants will reduce their presence on beaches and waterways. The burden, however, falls on restaurant owners who now have six months to eliminate the cheaply purchased expanded polystyrene products, best known by their trade name of Styrofoam. Many San Clemente businesses have already made the move toward becoming greener, and at least one business owner told the San Clemente Times he supports the ban but may have to raise prices to cover his additional costs. Businesses that can show the change would be a severe economic hardship can apply to the city for an annual waiver. The council unanimously supported the ban. “I think it’s a good idea for us to set a precedent, set an example for the rest of the communities in Southern California, to ban polystyrene foam,” said City Councilman Jim Dahl. In fact, San Clemente is one of only three other Orange County communities, along with Laguna Beach and Newport Beach, to adopt a similar ban, according to Angela Howe, who oversees the legal department at San Clemente-based Surfrider Foundation. By their estimates, some 40 communities have full or partial bans on expanded polystyrene, Howe said. Typically, a partial restriction means the products cannot be used at community-sponsored events. Cities have increasingly adopted ordinances to restrict use of the containers for “the “health of our oceans, waves and beaches,” Howe said. Surfrider’s managing attorney credited San Clemente’s City Council for its sensitivity to business owners and the community. “The city staff did an excellent job in researching alternative supplies for vendors to choose from,” Howe said. “They’ve done background work to make the transition as easy as possible.”

DP Sheriff’s Blotter Compiled By M a d i Sway n e All information below is obtained from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Web site (www.ocsd.org) and reflects data available from calls placed from the field by the responding officer(s). An arrest doesn’t represent guilt. The items below are just a sampling of the entries listed on the OCSD Web site.

Tuesday, January 4 DISTURBANCE Coral Reach Street, 33500 Block (8:00 p.m.) A patrol check was requested for an unknown number of subjects. The subjects were screaming and making a lot of noise at the park and the caller did not know if they were fighting or just being loud. SUSPICIOUS PERSON Sea Island Drive, 32500 Block (5:09 p.m.) A woman called deputies to report a subject Page 6 • Dana Point Times • January 7–13, 2011

Surfrider is also supporting legislation to ban the foam products statewide. City Manager George Scarborough said this week city staff would report back to the council about 60 days after the ordinance takes effect. As of this week, the council planned to revisit the ban in a year to assess compliance and discuss enforcement. Log on to www.danapointtimes.com to read the full story. —Stacie N. Galang SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO

Council Balks at Daytime Curfew, Holding Parents Responsible The San Juan Capistrano City Council on Tuesday declined to approve a tough new curfew ordinance that would have made it illegal for kids to be on the streets during school hours and could have even fined parents who knowingly let their kids violate curfews. The council asked that the proposals for a nighttime curfew—moving it from 11 p.m. to 10 p.m.—and the 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. daytime curfew to be split into two proposals when the measure comes back. They also asked for the city’s Youth Advisory Board to discuss the potential law and for Capistrano Unified School District Trustees to consider it as well before it comes back to the council. Council members also wanted statistics on truancy rates at local schools. In addition to requiring those under 18 to be off the streets by 10 p.m.—with some exceptions—it would also allow deputies to pick up those under 18 spotted out and about between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Each of the five council members expressed concern with various parts of the proposal, from the hours, to the cost of the citations, to the cost of enforcing the ordinance. Councilwoman Laura Freese thought a 10 p.m. curfew was too early. “For kids, I think that’s cruel a and unusual punishment,” Freese said. “My kids, although grown now, back then they didn’t go out until 10 p.m.” Mayor Sam Allevato said a daytime curfew was considered while he worked as a police officer in Irvine, but the city rejected the idea. He expressed concern that fines in

who was wearing a black T-shirt and carrying a green backpack. The subject yelled profanities at her after he tried to sell her something and she refused. The subject had walked away from her house, but she could still see him. CITIZEN ASSIST Selva Road, 34000 Block (4:06 p.m.) A caller reported that on the previous night his neighbor had climbed up his own patio in order to get to the caller’s residence. The caller wanted deputies to go ask the neighbor why he did that. TRAFFIC ACCIDENT Street of the Blue Lantern / Pacific Coast Highway (8:40 a.m.) A woman was complaining of pain after a motor vehicle accident, but was refusing to let paramedics come and help her.

Monday, January 3 WELFARE CHECK Calle Naranja, 34500 Block (3:45 p.m.) Authorities were contacted in regard to the caller’s acquaintance. The caller was concerned because he had received a voicemail saying his life would end soon. The caller was concerned because the subject had been doing work on her house

the proposed ordinance would actually cost residents two or three times the amount stated because of court fees. “We do need to have a little more research done here,” Allevato said to sheriff’s officials. “I’m not saying I’m completely against this, I want to give you the extra tools … But I think you need to do some more work on this.” Councilman John Taylor said he initially thought the ordinance sounded like a good idea, but after hearing the consideration thought it was too onerous. Chief of Police Services Lt. Dan Dwyer, who is retiring this month, says allowing deputies to corral minors not in school will cut down on juvenile crime—both committed by minors and targeting kids. The ordinance also would have allowed parents to be charged with an infraction for not keeping kids off the street. A first offense could have led to a $100 fine, while a second offense would have been $150 and a third offense, within the same 12 months, could have cost $200. The offense would have climbed to a misdemeanor on the fourth offense, leading to as much as a $1,000 fine and a year in jail. The proposed law allowed exceptions. Parents could have gotten out of any potential trouble if they report their child is out without permission. For minors, the proposed law allowed work exceptions, emergencies, attending a city, school or religious event or exercising their First Amendment rights. They can also be out on a sidewalk abutting their home or on an errand for their parents. The proposed ordinance drew one letter of protest, from resident Jim Reardon. Reardon, who made an unsuccessful bid for the City Council in November, says the daytime portion of the proposed ordinance essentially moves truancy enforcement from the schools to the city, relieving the school district and state of the responsibility and financial burden. Capistrano, working with the District Attorney, has participated in truancy and curfew sweeps over the last couple of years, as the city fights a well entrenched gang. A gang injunction, which essentially prevents those named in the legal document from hanging out together, wearing gang clothing or participating in other gang-related activity, was put in place a few years ago and authorities are now working on preventing younger kids from joining the gang. One of the chief indicators of future trouble, experts say, is truancy during grade school. —Jonathan Volzke

and she thought something may have happened to him. SUSPICIOUS PERSON Perch Drive, 25100 Block (11:29 a.m.) A woman called authorities from her office in Newport Beach after one of her neighbors told her that her landlord was inside her house. The neighbor mentioned the landlord may have been removing property and had also been in the garage the day before. The caller was concerned because the landlord had not started an eviction process.

Sunday, January 2 DISTURBANCE Cheltam Way, 33400 Block (10:35 p.m.) A woman called because her next-door neighbor has an abusive boyfriend, and she was concerned that her neighbor and the boyfriend were in a physical fight. KEEP THE PEACE Pacific Coast Highway, 34100 Block (3:23 p.m.) Subjects at a local hotel had refused to pay their rent for the past two months and were refusing to leave the hotel.

Saturday, January 1 SUSPICIOUS PERSON

Calle del Sol, 34800 Block (4:49 p.m.) A woman called to report a transient who was stalking her and her family. The transient was walking up to her residence while she was driving around the block in her car. She did not want to go back to her residence as she saw the subject standing in front of her home holding a bouquet of flowers. TRAFFIC HAZARD Camino Capistrano / 5- Freeway (1:30 p.m.) An elderly man in a gold Toyota Camry was stopped in the northbound lanes facing southbound. The caller said the driver looked confused. TERRORIST THREATS REPORT Del Prado, 24800 Block (9:07 a.m.) A homeless male in front of the grocery store told the caller, “I have a hit on you and you are going to get blown up.” The homeless man was describes as having gray hair with marks on his face. He was reportedly wearing a blue jacket and carrying a backpack. SUSPICIOUS PERSON Philemon Drive, 24400 Block (2:30 a.m.) An unknown subject was knocking on the caller’s door and trying to get inside of the residence. The caller said there was a party going on next door and the subject may have simply been lost. www.danapointtimes.com

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Props, Recognitions and Morsels of Info On January 5, Linda Knox Hess, the Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club’s Membership Chair, inducted two new members to the club. Jorge Luhan II, proprietor of Luciana’s Ristorante in Dana Point was sponsored for membership by Immediate Past President Russell Kerr. Ricardo Beas, proprietor of Ricardo’s Place in San Juan Capistrano was sponsored by Russell Kerr, Jorge Luhan II, Linda Knox Hess, Ricardo Beas and James President James Littlejohn. Littlejohn. Photo by Alan Wickstrom Rotary is essentially a grassroots organization, with most of its service efforts being carried out at the club level. It is a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders that provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations and helps build good will and peace in the world. Approximately 1.2 million Rotarians belong to more than 31,000 Rotary clubs located in 166 countries. The district and international structure is designed to support the clubs and help them provide more service in their local communities and abroad. Rotary club membership represents a cross-section of the community’s business and professional men and women. The world’s Rotary clubs meet weekly and are nonpolitical, nonreligious and open to all cultures, races and creeds. For more information, log on to the website at www.MonarchBeachRotary.com.

The Ocean Institute will join in the celebration of the 3rd Underwater Parks Day on Saturday, January 15, 10 a.m. from to 3 p.m. Southern California aquariums and marine science centers are joining together to help all Southern Californians learn more about the soon-tobe-designated underwater parks or marine protected areas. Staff at the Ocean Institute, Cabrillo Marine Aquarium in San Pedro, Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, Birch Aquarium/Museum at Scripps in La Jolla and other local partners will celebrate recreation and conservation along Southern California’s coast. Visitors will learn about and explore the species, habitats and resources that make our ocean exceptional.

u Golf with a United States Marine at the 19th Annual Children’s Charity Golf Classic, on January 12 at San Juan Hills Golf Course. The event, sponsored by the Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club, is set for a 9 a.m. shotgun start and will be played in a scramble format. The price per player is $150 and event organizers are offering participants the opportunity to sponsor and/or play golf with Volunteers (L to R) Terry Rifkin, Martha Hoffman, Lisa Wilson, Patty Vogan on the a Marine from the 5th Marine golf course with a Marine from Camp Pendleton. Photo by Roger Neria/Socal-Photo Regiment at Camp Pendleton. Marine sponsorship in any amount will be gladly accepted but the full $150 will be greatly appreciated as it will allow many more Marines to participate. Non-players are also invited to sponsor one or more of our brave defenders and attend the day’s other festivities. The event will include putting contests, chipping and driving practice, refreshments including coffee and bagels, lunch, awards ceremony, raffles and a silent auction. The club is also asking for the public’s help with silent auction item donations. Items needed include anything golf related, wine for the “wine putting contest,” goodie bag items including golf balls, water bottles, candy, energy bars, golf towels, pens, etc. Local businesses are invited to sponsor a hole and have their company logo on a tee box sign. All proceeds will support local children’s charities including YMCA, The Ocean Institute and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley. Log on to the Rotary Club website at www.monarchbeachrotary.com for more information or to download a registration form. Checks or credit card registrations, sponsorships, and/or donations should be made payable to the Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club and sent to: Rod Eide, 20 Pacific Crest, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 or faxed to 949.492.6597. Eide is also happy to answer questions via telephone at 949.493.2759.

The Dana Point Library will present a three-part Job Hunting Workshop on Wednesdays, January 12, 19 and 26 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at 33841 Niguel Road. The program will cover: a) The dos and don’ts of job hunting, b) Online jobs sites and how to use them, c) Creating and editing a resume, and d) Staying Cyber safe while looking for a job. Admission is free but registration is required. To reserve your spot, or for more information, contact Adult Services Librarian Jennifer Johnson at 949.496.5517.

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Past President of the Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club Russell Kerr was given the honor of riding on the 2011 Rose Parade’s Rotary International’s float this year. Russell was born, raised and educated in New Zealand. He first came to the USA 27 years ago and became a naturalized American citizen in 2008. Russ worked for World Vision International from 1975 to 2000 where he was the executive manager of the aid agency’s emergency relief and community rehabilitation program serving refugees & displaced persons with health, nutrition, food & agriculture programs worldwide. He first joined Rotary in 1978 as a Charter Member of the Rotary Club of Makati East, located in the Philippines. While a member of Makati East, he had the privilege of visiting many Russell Kerr rode on the Rotary International float in the clubs throughout Asia and frequently at the 2011 Rose Parade on New Year’s Day. Courtesy photo Rotary Club of Taipei in Taiwan. While living in Africa, he was also involved with the Rotary Club of Nairobi, Kenya. Russ joined the Monarch Beach Sunrise Club in 2002 and has served as Community Service chair, Club Service chair and as President 2009-2010. He has sponsored three new members so far this year. He loves being a Rotarian and enjoys building his club’s reputation within the local community while supporting service projects all over the world. Currently he is a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones Investments, with his office in Dana Point since 2001. Russ says, “My Kiwi wife of 39 years, Pamela, and I have two daughters who have blessed us with four grandchildren.” Kerr referred to his parade experience as a once in a lifetime opportunity. About 40 students from Dana Hills, Capo Valley and San Juan Hills high schools and from Marco Forster Middle School participated in the decoration of the float in the days leading up to the parade. More information, video and images of the float can be found online at www.rotaryfloat.org.

u An important part of the Ocean Institute’s mission in Orange County is introducing visitors to ocean science in a way that fosters respect for and a desire to preserve our seas, beaches and their inhabitants. It is part of the Institute’s mission to help adults and kids to get excited about preservation while providing fun things to do here in Southern California. In accordance with this mission, the Ocean Institute is offering weekend tidepool hikes Kids gather at the Ocean Institute for a tidepool hike. Courtesy photo in which an Institute naturalist leads a group of visitors to the beach on an exploration of the tidepools that exist nearby the facility at the Dana Point Marine Protected Area. These tidepools are rich in Southern California sea life; low tides offer visitors an ideal viewing experience along our beaches. Upcoming Experiences are scheduled for January 16, 2011, 1:30 p.m.; February 19, 2 p.m. and March 20, 2 p.m. The tours are free with paid admission to the Institute. Come in early and register at the front desk; tour sizes limited. The sea-side hike is for ages 8 and up; wear sturdy, close-toed shoes and dress warmly. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult as the beach activity requires walking over rocky terrain for a half mile or more. For additional information on weekend activities and attractions at the Ocean Institute, visit www.ocean-institute.org or call 949.496.2274.

The Performing Arts Department at Saddleback College will present The New Shanghai Circus on January 29 at 7:30 p.m. in the McKinney Theatre. The acrobats of China are astonishing athletes defying gravity and executing breathtaking feats as they stretch the limits of human ability in this spellbinding show. Fearless performers with boundless energy will delight audiences with more than two thousand years of Chinese circus traditions. If it’s humanly possible—and even if it’s not—Shanghai’s acrobats, jugglers and contortionists do it with spectacular flair. Shanghai Circus. Photo courtesy of Saddleback College Tickets for this mesmerizing performance will go fast, so be sure to purchase yours early by calling 949.582.4656 (noon-4 p.m. Tues.-Sat.) or online at www.saddleback.edu/arts. Ticket prices are $32 general; $30 students/seniors/ Angels; $25 children 12 and under. Saddleback College is located at 28000 Marguerite Pkwy in Mission Viejo, just east of Interstate 5 at the Avery Parkway exit. Complimentary parking is available in Lot 12. Take Avery Parkway to Marguerite Parkway, turn left to the third traffic light, which is Saddleback’s Marguerite entrance. Turn right into the campus and take the third left to “Theatre Circle,” turning right into Lot 12.

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SOAPBOX

VIEWS, OPINIONS AND INSIGHTS

D a n a Po i nt

Letters to the Editor A Last Chance? By Bruce Heyman, San Juan Capistrano

January 12 is, for all practical purposes, the last chance for citizens and boaters to insure the California Coastal Act is applied to the Dana Point Harbor Revitalization. Since Californians voted for Proposition 20 in the early ’70s, our coast has enjoyed the protection of this remarkable law. Prop 20 was all about access to the coast and preventing California’s gorgeous and precious shore from becoming like Florida’s high-rise infested coasts. Since that time, developers and municipalities have been trying to find ways to circumvent this important protective legislation. Unfortunately Orange County’s Harbor Department, the developer and our host city, Dana Point, are no different. They are aggressively pursuing ways to circumnavigate the Coastal Act to transform the harbor into a waterside mall. For example, since the creation of our quiet little park/harbor, we’ve enjoyed buildings that are only 35 feet tall. The trees, well, before they were cut down and over trimmed, were actually taller than the buildings. However, the new “revitalized” world has buildings that will be over 60 feet tall while even more of the trees will be removed. We don’t have the space to cover more of the issues here, but we are asking all concerned citizens to navigate to the Boaters for Dana Point Harbor website at www.boaters4dph.com to see the documents that the developer (OC) and city have submitted to the Coastal Commission. You can also see how you can constructively participate in next week’s hearing. We want a harbor plan to proceed, but we don’t have to be victims! We can encourage the county and the city to actually follow the law—the California Coastal Act.

What Are We Protecting? By Donna Kalez, San Clemente

I run the day-to-day operations of Dana Wharf Sportifshing and Whale Watching in Dana Point Harbor. My family has had this business in Dana Point Harbor since 1971 and we have been fishing the Laguna Beach area since the 1950s when our business was located off the San Clemente pier. I think it is accurate to say our experienced captains and crews who fish the area daily understand this coastal area and its marine resources better than most. They fish these areas year-round and have fished through good years and bad. It is important to know that this is our livelihood and we try to protect and conserve the areas we fish and always have. I wrote this letter to express our perspective of the Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) closures. Some say that the closure of the Laguna Beach coastline is a victory for fish, but in reality it is not. The fish that are being “protected” will continue to be consumed by predators. For some Laguna Beach residents this may be a victory for personal reasons of their own, but it’s no victory for us or local residents who enjoy fishing. Visitors and businesses will also suffer from the economic impact of these closures. During the MLPA process, we stayed engaged and tried to work with all groups to find the correct solution. This process refused to deal with pollution, or any other human or non-human effects on the fish population. In fact, this process does not even know what it will be protecting since baseline studies in the exact area of the closure have not been done. Once an area is closed, then studies will Page 8 • Dana Point Times • January 7–13, 2011

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be performed to see if and what needs protecting? Don’t you think it would be good to know what is there and what needs protecting? A baseline study would tell us if any closures are actually needed prior to enacting closures. Why not close fishing to a specific species for a limited time and then see what happens to the population size during that closure? Why not increase size limits on fish so that they have more years to reproduce? Why not lower the number of fish that can be caught per day? None of these options were considered despite numerous suggestions being offered at meeting after meeting. These ideas were simply ignored. When children and people who have fished this area for decades ask why they are denied their right to fish, it is sad that the only answer we can give them is that we may or may not be protecting a species. We asked the MLPA czars to do the research to determine a logical baseline of a selected area before implementing a closure to make sure the area needs protecting and to see if a closure would accomplish anything. We were told that there is no money to do a baseline before the closure area goes into effect. In other words, the MLPA czars’ position is “Don’t bother us with facts, just do as we say.” Do they think that fish won’t swim out of the protected zones or migrate? Are we going to put in oceanic fencing to keep these fish in the protected area of Laguna Beach? It is ridiculous that we have come to the point where catching dinner for your family would result in breaking the law. It is even more ridiculous that this huge area off Laguna Beach will not even allow catch-and-release fishing! Catchand-release fishing is a sport to anglers where the fish are caught and safely released immediately back into the water. The angler is not interested in the amount they catch but more in the sport of fishing. Our customers are teaching their children the importance of catch and release on a daily basis, they call it CPR—catch, photograph and release. The reward for this conservation should not be a fishing closure with no defined goal! I hope everyone in Laguna Beach and those that use this area understands what is going on and is aware of the problems with the closures and the economic impact that will occur as a direct result. We are not and never have been anti-closures but tell us what we are protecting. Some Laguna Beach citizens have said this is just the price we will have to pay to “restore” fish stocks in five years. Not only is this a silly argument, but nobody has proven that fish stocks are down in the first place and that these closures are even warranted. Any angler can tell you that the amount of fish in a given area can vary due to numerous environmental factors. More research is required so that we can determine what might be a reasonable baseline. With such a lack of research, what happens when the City Council realizes that the closures caused too many grievances with local residents and businesses and decides they want to re-open the area? They can’t just vote to reopen it as those decisions will be made by bureaucrats in Sacramento. Does that group of anti-fishing citizens of Laguna who worked so hard to force this closure of our coast to the public realize that you cannot control this runaway train, once an area is closed it can remain closed forever? It is a sad day indeed for the citizens of California. Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Whale Watching will continue to run fishing trips and make sure that we deliver the best possible service even with the loss of this area in Laguna Beach.

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From the Office of State Assemblywoman Diane Harkey

Harkey Bill to Curb High-Speed Spending In an effort to make the difficult decisions necessary to keep the state of California solvent, Assemblywoman Harkey has introduced AB 76, which will eliminate state debt funding for California High Speed Rail (CHSR). The statewide rail proposal project has been plagued by controversy regarding unsubstantiated ridership projections, funding and state auditor reports questioning the CHSR processes and tracking of contracts and public funds. “The lack of oversight, accountability and inconsistency in route and planning should sound a strong signal that this estimated 40-80 billion dollar train deserves to be derailed. The people of California are tired of out-of-control state spending and expect us to do what we can to put California’s finances back on track,” Assemblywoman Harkey stated. After two years, the multi-billion dollar project still lacks the required investment grade analysis that would answer some of the mystery surrounding potential for subsidies, total project costs and potential funding sources. Article XVI of the state’s constitution allows the legislature to make tough decisions regarding elimination of previously approved bond debt. “Without a full project analysis, including projections, benchmarks and an orderly legislative review process, we could issue billions in long-term debt without proper oversight,” Harkey added. At a time when our state is de-facto bankrupt and facing $20 billion deficits for years to come, Harkey asserts that the legislature cannot afford to spend blindly on such an expensive luxury item. Facing drastic budget cuts, funding such a large non-priority project would likely divert funds from local transportation and deprive California’s schools, social services and public safety of scarce dollars. Assemblywoman Harkey represents the 73rd Assembly District in the California Legislature, which includes the communities of Aliso Viejo, Dana Point, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Oceanside, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano. To submit a letter to the editor for possible inclusion in the paper, e-mail us at letters@danapointtimes.com or send it to 34932 Calle del Sol, Suite B, Capistrano Beach, CA 92624. Dana Point Times reserves the right to edit reader-submitted letters for length and is not responsible for the claims made or the information written by the writers.

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GETTING OUT

YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER

D a n a Po i nt

The List

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

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Piano Bar

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

SOCSA Winter Opera

7 p.m. The South Orange County School of the Arts presents Amahl and the Night Visitors in Porthole Theatre at Dana Hills High School. Second performance Jan. 8. Tickets $10-$12. 33333 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.240.1994, www.socsarts.org.

12 Angry Men

8 p.m. Cabrillo Playhouse presents a new play that examines the jury system. Tickets $20. 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente, 949.492.0465, www.cabrilloplayhouse.org.

Hulaville Concert Series

8 p.m.-10 p.m. Hulaville presents two nights of concerts featuring 9th Isle Serenaders (from Las Vegas). Tickets $5 in advance. Buy now; shows will sell out! Jan. 8 show is at 6 p.m. 2720 Camino Capistrano, San Clemente, 949.369.1905, www.hulavillecafe.com.

Rolling the Stones

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

Justin Taylor Band

9 p.m.-1 a.m. Live dance music every Friday & Saturday at Brio Tuscany Grille. 24050 Camino Del Avion, Monarch Beach, 949.443.1476, www.briorestaurant.com.

Aloha Friday

9 p.m. Dress island-style and get happy hour specials at BeachFire, and enjoy live music. No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

World Tandem Surfing Championships

7 a.m. Surf contest at Church beach off Basilone in San Clemente. http://beach.orangecounty.com.

Singles’ Night

Go See Do

The South Orange County School of the Arts (SOCSA) at Dana Hills High School is kicking off 2011 with a variety of performances scheduled for this month at the oncampus Porthole Theater. All performances will begin at 7 p.m. Amahl and the Night Visitors, an opera in one act by Gian Carlo Menotti, will be presented on Friday and Saturday, January 7 and 8. The opera, now a popular Christmas classic, was originally commissioned by NBC as the first opera composed for television in America. Romeo and Juliet, the classic tragedy by playwright William Shakespeare about teenage star-crossed lovers whose deaths end up uniting their feuding families in grief, is scheduled to run Thursday through Saturday, January 13 through 15. Log on

Groove Lounge

9 p.m. DJs spin hit music at OC Tavern. Free. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.

Justin Foutz Band

Showoff 2011!

6:30 p.m. Camino Real Playhouse presents its festival where the audience votes on their favorite play. Gala night with dinner tickets $34-$44. Runs through Jan. 16. 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.489.8082, www.caminorealplayhouse.org.

Karaoke

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9 p.m. El Mariachi Restaurant hosts karaoke every Friday and Saturday. 1925 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.369.5111. 7:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Live band playing rock, pop, dance and blues at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

Second Saturday Art Fair

10 a.m.–4 p.m. The San Juan Chamber presents the event with artists and musicians along the streets of Camino Capistrano, Yorba, Verdugo and Los Rios. 949.493.4700, www.sjcartfair.org.

Dana Point Farmers Market

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

Tom Morey Jazz Quartet

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San Clemente Farmers Market

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fresh produce, flowers and more every Sunday along Avenida Del Mar. Rain or shine.

11 a.m.-3 a.m. Brunch and live music at Salt Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com.

Bluegrass Brunch & Music

Live Blues

Signature Safari

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

Sea Cure

8 p.m. Local cover band performs at Knuckle Heads. No cover. 1717 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.2410.

Gray Whale Watching

12 p.m.; 2 p.m. Search for gray whales on the sea with Dana Wharf. Adults $29, kids $19. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

Live music at Swallow’s

2:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Dalton Gang performs; 8:30 p.m. Grand Junction takes the stage at Swallow’s Inn. 31786 Camino Capistrano, SJC, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com.

The Dynatones Birthday Bash Open House

8:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Surf rock band performs at Hulaville. No cover charge. 2720 Camino Capistrano, San Clemente, 949.369.1905, www.hulavillecafe.com.

Family Film Feature

11 a.m. The San Juan Capistrano library hosts a showing of Shrek Forever After with free admission and popcorn. 31495 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.1752, www.ocpl.org.

Family Style

An Evening of Comedy & Magic

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to www.danapointtimes.com to see a video trailer by senior Emily Horton. The trailer features the leads, Gage Greenspan as Romeo and Brianna Curran as Juliet. A SOCSA Dance Concert is scheduled for Thursday through Saturday, January 20 to 22. The program will offer a varied selection of dance styles including modern, ballet, jazz and more. SOCSA is a visual and performing arts academy for students within the Capistrano Unified School District who have special iStockPhoto interests and potential for creativity. The program was launched in 1996. Tickets are $10-$12 and are available for purchase online at www.socsarts.org or at the theater box office on the night of the show. —Andrea Swayne

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

9 p.m.–1:30 a.m. Top-40 hits, rock ‘n’ roll and dance music at Brio Tuscany Grille for singles’ night. 24050 Camino del Avion, Suite B, Monarch Beach, 949.443.1476, www.briorestaurant.com. 7:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Live band plays disco, funk, rock and more at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

SOCSA Offers Several Shows

7:30 p.m. Performing Arts at Saddleback College presents a family show in McKinney Theatre. $32. 28000 Marguerite Pkwy., Mission Viejo, 949.582.4656, www.saddleback.edu.

9 a.m.-2 p.m. Brunch at The Next Door. 647 Camino de los Mares, San Clemente, 949.940.8845, www.nextdoorsc.com. View dolphins, whales and more with Capt Dave’s Dolphin Safari aboard a catamaran sailboat. Call for times. 24440 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.488.2828, www.dolphinsafari.com.

Kids’ Fishing

12 p.m. Free fishing clinic on the dock followed by a half-day fishing trip for kids hosted by Dana Wharf every Sunday. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

Ukulele Nights

5 p.m.-8 p.m. Bring your ukulele, sing along or listen to the music at Hulaville’s newest event. Every Sunday. 2720 Camino Capistrano, San Clemente, 949.369.1905, www.hulavillecafe.com.

Renaissance Songwriters’ Showcase 6 p.m.-9 p.m. The best songwriters in SoCal perform the second Sunday of the month at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

Sunday Funday

3 p.m.-7 p.m. Open mic hosted by Lee Roy at Caliente Coastal Cantina. 34085 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.493.0549, www.calientecoastalcantina.com.

Mission Tours

11:15 a.m.; 1 p.m.; 2:15 p.m.; 3:45 p.m. Special tours at Mission San Juan Capistrano to enhance your experience and learn history. Admission $5–$9 plus $1-$2 for tour. 26801 Ortega Hwy., 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.

Taryn Donath

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

GETTING OUT

DP Times Restaurant Spotlight

By Andrea Swayne

Café Mezzaluna 2 Ritz Carlton Drive, Dana Point, 949.276.7900 Best Known For: Hospitality and customer service

Most Popular Item: Trio Marsala

Former Dana Point City Councilman Joel Bishop and his wife Christi are the proud new owners of Café Mezzaluna. They are looking forward to keeping everything good about the restaurant—including longtime staff and popular menu items—and making some exciting changes in 2011 to elevate the cuisine, the look of the space and will even be changing the name. The Bishops have partnered with culinary industry veteran Sharon Kuyper who brings years of experience and will serve as General Manager. Joel’s daughter Melanie will also serve in a management capacity. “With our close proximity to the Ritz-Carlton and the St. Regis resorts, we obviously draw tourist business, which is important to us, but our real focus is on our local customers,” said Joel. “We want to be a place that our neighbors count on for great food and warm hospitality.” The changes that have been made so far include an expanded wine list and an enclosed, heated outdoor patio. Among the most ordered dishes are the Trio Marsala (veal, chicken and shrimp sautéed in a light creamy mushroom marsala sauce served over pasta), pizzas and tasty antipasto selections. Try the delightful Zuppa di Pesce, a combination of mussels, clams, shrimp, fish and calamari served over pasta with a flavorful wine and garlic broth—delicious! Café Mezzaluna is also a popular weekend breakfast spot offering breakfast paninis, omelettes, waffles and more.

Joel and Christi Bishop. Photo by Andrea Swayne

Price Range: $1.95-$17.95 Reservations: Large groups only

Payment: Cash, credit card Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sun. 9 a.m.-10 p.m.

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” share your thoughts about this week’s restaurant.

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Mommy Movie Mondays

Impromptu Beer Tasting

10 a.m. Special screening of the movie Black Swan for parents of infants at the Krikorian, tickets $6.75. 641 Camino de los Mares, San Clemente, 949.661.7469, www.kptmovies.com.

5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. San Clemente Wine Company welcomes Bryon Molar of Wine Warehouse. $15 for four beers that go perfect with four cheeses. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

Comedy Show

The Danimals

9:30 p.m. Comedians get some laughs at Hennessey’s every Monday night. Free. 34111 La Plaza, Dana Point, 949.488.0121, www.hennesseystavern.com.

$5 Mondays

5 p.m.-8 p.m. Join SC Wine Company for Happy Hour featuring three wines for $5, glasses of selected wines for $5 and mugs of beer from $5 & up. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com.

Smokey Karaoke

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

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Lewis & Clark Expedition Across America

8 a.m.-5 p.m. Check out the exhibit that examines Lewis and Clark’s remarkable adventure at Mission San Juan Capistrano. Runs through March. Free with admission $5–$9. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.

Poul Pedersen

7 p.m.-10 p.m. Great one-man show at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

Benny on Flamenco Guitar

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

Karaoke

8 p.m. Live karaoke every night at Taka-O. 21 and older after 9 p.m. 425 N. El Camino real, San Clemente, 949.498.7111, www.taka-orestaurant.com.

Pool & Karaoke

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

AT THE MOVIES Somewhere Between True and Dry

7:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Live at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

Gypsy Groove

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

Wii Bowling Night

9 p.m.-close. Battle on the Wii at Caliente Coastal Cantina. $5 entry fee; winner takes all. 34085 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.493.0549, www.calientecoastalcantina.com.

David Wilcox

8 p.m. The singer/songwriter performs at The Coach House. Tickets $20. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

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SOCSA Fall Play: Romeo and Juliet

7 p.m. The South Orange County School of the Arts presents the classic tragic love story onstage in Porthole Theatre. Performances through Jan. 15. Tickets $10-$12. 33333 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.240.1994, www.socsarts.org.

Ladies Night

9 p.m.-close. No cover for the ladies at Caliente Coastal Cantina. 34085 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.493.0549, www.calientecoastalcantina.com.

Gino & The Lone Gunman

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

Ricky Lewis Band

7:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Great new band playing classic rock, new rock and more at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

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There’s something odd about Paramount’s reboot of Charles Portis’ True Grit…and that is that there is nothing “odd” about it. The new adaptation is directed and written by the eccentric Coen brothers, Joel and Ethan, who have a reputation for being “weird.” And they have chosen, not only a western as their film for winter 2010/2011, but one that gave John Wayne his only Oscar in 1970. The first adaptation was produced as a more light-hearted and sentimental adventure with the Duke, country star Glen Campbell and Kim Darby. Now 40 years later, we have some fresh direction, acting and cinematography to revamp an old tale. It’s the Wild West and an older-than-her-age 14-year-old girl named Mattie Ross (newcomer Hailee Steinfeld) is on the search for the man named Tom Chaney (Josh Brolin) who killed her father. She manages to hire a drunken, but impressive, Marshal known as Rooster Cogburn (Jeff Bridges) to track him down and kill him as well, in revenge. A Texas Ranger named LaBoeuf (Matt Damon) also joins the trail with the girl and aging man in his own attempt to capture Chaney. As the three journey across states to search for their man, bickering over Mattie being “just a child,” to Cogburn being “too old” for his job occurs numerous times. Barry Pepper plays a gang leader named Ned Pepper who Chaney is now riding along with. The problem with True Grit is that, to those who are causal movie/western viewers, it will seem like a decent film. But to those who have been enjoying most of the Coen brothers films for the last three decades, it will seem a bit dry and lacking a bit in the usual Coen-esque strangeness. All of the actors are up on their game here (especially Bridges and Steinfeld), but the duo directors could have given the feature a little extra push. Portis’ story has now been given a proper adaptation, but leaves his audience expecting more on the cinematic end. DP —Megan Bianco January 7–13, 2011 • Dana Point Times • Page 11

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New Year New Leaders Wayne Rayfield selected as South Coast Water District Board President, Ingrid McGuire chosen as Vice President By South Coast Water District Special to the Dana Point Times

or the second consecutive year, Wayne Rayfield has been selected to serve as president of the South Coast Water District Board. Ingrid McGuire was chosen as Vice President. The board selects its officers annually in December. Rayfield will convene the district’s first regular board meeting of 2011 on Thursday, January 27, at 6 p.m. at Dana Point City Council Chambers, 33282, Golden Lantern. “It will be a privilege to continue as President, and I certainly want to carry on some very important district initiatives now in progress,” Rayfield said. “One critical undertaking is our participation in the South Orange Coastal Ocean Desalination Project, which aims to diversify our water supply with plentiful local seawater. Another critical project is the rehabilitation of a 56-year-old tunnel in the district’s sewer system that houses a two-mile long sewer line. That line transports approximately 25 percent of the district’s wastewater to the treatment plant, about one million gallons a day.” Board President Rayfield is a 16-year resident of Dana Point and long-standing water quality advocate. He was elected to the South Coast Water District Board in 2008. In 1998,

South Coast Water District Board President Wayne Rayfield and Vice President Ingrid McGuire. Courtesy photo

he was elected to the Dana Point City Council, re-elected in 2002, and served as Mayor in 2005. Governor Schwarzenegger appointed Rayfield to the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board in 2007. He also serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Ocean Institute.

Board Vice President McGuire has lived in Dana Point since 1979. She served on Dana Point’s first City Council, following incorporation of the city in 1989, and was Mayor in 2000. McGuire was elected to the South Coast Water District Board in 2004 and 2008 and served as Vice President two previous times. The 2011 South Coast Water District Board also includes Robert Moore and Richard Runge, both elected in November 2010, as well as Richard Gardner. Moore was re-elected as an incumbent, and Runge is returning to the board after a twoyear hiatus. Directors are elected at-large to four-year terms. South Coast Water District holds its regular Board meetings on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 6 p.m. in Dana Point City Council Chambers. Agendas and staff reports are posted on the District’s website, www.scwd.org, before each meeting. Community members are encouraged to attend board meetings, but may also view meetings live on Cox Communications channels 30 and 885 and on our website. The meetings are replayed on the Cox channels for two weeks and may be seen any time on our website. South Coast Water District provides water and wastewater services to 43,000 residents, 1,000 businesses and more than two million visitors a year in Dana Point, South Laguna and areas of north San Clemente and north San Juan Capistrano. DP

Bill Steinreide Memorial Dedicated Dana Point honors late water quality champion Bill Steinreide By Andrea Swayne Dana Point Times

n December 14, the City of Dana Point dedicated a memorial to Bill Steinreide who passed away in 2010. The memorial is located near the corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Dana Point Harbor Drive in front of an ozone treatment facility inspired by Bill Steinreide’s passion for improving water quality. Steinreide played an important part in Dana Point’s aggressive water quality programs. His enthusiasm for caring for the environment and protecting local kids from playing in the contaminated storm drain runoff as it emptied into the ocean at Doheny Beach. He was also the first member of the Dana Point Ocean Water Quality Subcommittee. “Bill was a good friend and I met him because of his passion for ocean water quality. He was instrumental in pushing Dana Point’s very aggressive program in Page 12 • Dana Point Times • January 7–13, 2011

water quality. He was committed to the kids, committed to the ocean and his actions showed it,” said South Coast Water District Board President and friend Wayne Rayfield. “He will be missed but not forgotten.” Steinreide’s family joined a group of city officials and friends at the memorial dedication ceremony. “He wouldn’t want to be singled out like this because of all of the help he got, especially from Wayne Rayfield and the city, but it means a lot for our family,” said Bill’s wife Sue following the ceremony. “This is something that we can share with the community to memorialize his dedication and tireless efforts to something he really believed in. This means a lot to all of us.” Sue added that although Bill’s passing has been very difficult, the family is taking comfort knowing that he is no longer suffering. “He went through a lot but kept his wit and sense of humor to the very end,” she said. Log on to www.danapointtimes.com for more about Bill Steinreide and a photo slideshow of the memorial dedication. DP

The late Bill Steinreide’s family attended the December 14, 2010 dedication of the Bill Steinreide Memorial. (L to R) Lindsay Steinreide, William Steinreide Jr., Tyler John Steinreide and wife Sue Steinreide. Photo by Andrea Swayne

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

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DOG GROOMING Dawgy Style 34085 Paciﬁc Coast Hwy, Ste. 112, www.todawgystyle.com

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Dana Point Jeweler 949.489.1165 ABC Signs & Embroidery Shop 24845 Del Prado, www.danapointjeweler.com 34135 Paciﬁc Coast Hwy, Ste. E, www.abcembroideryshop.com

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PRESCHOOLS San Clemente Preschool 949.498.1025 163 Avenida Victoria, sanclementepreschool@gmail.com

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

REAL ESTATE - RESIDENTIAL Prudential California Realty, Shirley Tenger www.tengerteam.com 949.487.7700 J. Hill & Associates 949.488.7653 34270 Paciﬁc Coast Hwy., Ste. A, www.hillrealty.org Lantern Bay Realty 949.661.6441 34179 Golden Lantern, Ste. 103, www.lanternbayrealty.com

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HELP WANTED NOW HIRING 60-year-old San Clemente appliances & electronics co. hiring delivery and installation personnel. Clean driving record required. Good pay and benefits: Call Alex at 949-289-5794 PROGRAM AIDE – GRIPCARE Part-time Program Aide position to work with middle-school students. Hours will be prior to school hours: 7 am – 9 am, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 7 am – 10 am Tuesday. Duties will include planning and implementing activities in one or more of the following areas: education; social recreation; arts and crafts; and physical education. Requirements: high school diploma, experience working with children, communication skills to deal with children and with the general public (bilingual in Spanish a plus), CPR and first aid certified. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley is an equal opportunity employer. If interested, please contact Nicole Belair, Unit Director, at 949.240.7898 extension *19 or by email at nbelair@bgccapo.com.

MISC. EDUCATION SERVICES IN-HOME TEACHER I am credentialed and have a Masters Degree in Education. I will develop lessons for students based on their current needs. I have 10 years experience in all grade levels and a high success rate with student grade improvement even with the most reluctant learner. Excellent references upon request. Call 949-363-8414.

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5 BEST BETS HOCKEY

Sharks vs. Ducks Honda Center Jan. 7, 7 p.m. This one should be ﬁlled with big shots and equally hard hits as the Ducks look to skate past San Jose for second place in the Paciﬁc Division. Info: www.ducks.nhl.com

GIRLS SOCCER

BOYS SOCCER

Hawks vs. Dolphins Dana Hills High School Jan. 11, 3:15 p.m.

Diablos vs. Dolphins, Dana Hills High School Jan. 12, 3:15 p.m.

The girls are playing in ﬁne form and have the dial set to dominate as they prep to take on Laguna Hills High.

The Dana Hills Dolphins sprint to the pitch for a very important test against the Mission Viejo Diablos.

Info: www.dhhs.net

GIRLS WATER POLO

Diablos vs. Dolphins Jan. 13, 4:15 p.m. The Lady Dolphins are carrying plenty of swagger in their game as they get set to host Mission Viejo in the pool. Info: www.dhhs.net

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Chargers vs. Dolphins , Dana Hills High School Jan. 13, 7 p.m. The Lady Dolphins head back to home court for a key South Coast League game against El Toro High. Info: www.dhhs.net

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By David Zimmerle

BOYS BASKETBALL • After losing 58-45 to Huntington Beach on December 22, the Dolphins (8-8) showed up and played hard at the Desert Heat Classic in Cathedral City December 27-30 going 3-1 overall. At the tourney, Dana Hills beat Viewpoint 49-23 in the opening round and then fired off two more wins beating Xavier College Preparatory 65-26 and host Cathedral City 77-43 before closing with final round loss to Villa Park by the final score of 56-45. In the final game, Jared Moore led the team with 18 points while Jeremy Bass netted nine points. On Wednesday, January 5, the crew hosted Mission Viejo in its first South Coast League game of the season. Next 7 days: Jan. 12 at *El Toro, 7 p.m.; Jan. 14 at *Capistrano Valley, 7 p.m. *Denotes South Coast League game GIRLS BASKETBALL • The Lady Dolphins (1-0 SCL, 9-4) participated in the Santa Barbara Tournament December 20-23 and fared well against some stiff competition. The tournament was made up of two 16-team divisions, which was separated into the gold and green division—Dana Hills was in the green division. In the opening round, Dana Hills beat

San Marcos 60-23. Kristi Nishihira and Haley Nordbak were the high scorers in this one with 15 points each, while Molly Spear had nine rebounds. In Game 2, the girls dominated Morro Bay 46-31 as Nordbak had 16 points, Nishihira had 10 points and Olivia Winokur had nine points. Katherine Chastain finished with 13 rebounds. In Game 3, the team beat the Soquel Lady Knights by the final score of 45-38 as Nordbak led with 24 points, Nishihira finished with 10 points and Chastain had 11 rebounds while Winokur finished with nine boards. In Game 4, the girls rolled past Peninsula 67-48 for the green division title. Nordbak led with 17 points, Winokur had 16 points—all in the second half—and Kristi Nishihira had 11 points. Nishihira was named tournament MVP. On Tuesday, January 4, the team beat cross-town rival San Clemente while at home in its first South Coast League game of the season by the final score of 55-51. Tied at 22-22 heading into the half, the girls fought back from an 11-point deficit heading into the final frame and outscored the Lady Tritons 25-10 in the fourth quarter to capture the win.

Nordbak led with 14 points, Nishihira had 12 points and Winokur also finished with 12 points. Chastain had a team high nine boards in the win. On Thursday, January 6, the girls faced Laguna Hills on the road. Next 7 days: Jan. 13 vs. *El Toro, 7 p.m. *Denotes South Coast League game BOYS SOCCER • The Dolphins (1-0 SVL, 3-6-2) competed in the SOCC Tournament at El Toro High December 27-30 and went 1-2 overall. The boys opened with an impressive 2-1 win against Pacifica before losing 2-1 to Corona del Mar and 3-1 to Santa Margarita in the final two games of the tourney. In the win against Pacifica, Alex Hefter led with two goals while Ronnie Alay had four saves at goal. The team went on to defeat San Juan Hills 3-0 in its first Sea View League game of the season on January 5. The Dolphins got balanced scoring from its crew as Cole Crays, Nick Espinoza and Chris Linn each had a goal apiece, while Connor Kelly tallied four saves at goal. On Friday, January 7, the team traveled to take on Trabuco Hills. Next 7 days: Jan. 12 vs. *Mission Viejo, 3:15 p.m.; Jan. 14 at *Capistrano Valley, 3:15 p.m. *Denotes Sea View League game GIRLS SOCCER • The Lady Dolphins (1-0 SVL, 6-1-3) went on to rout San Juan Hills 6-0 in its first Sea View League game

this season on Tuesday, January 4. Desiree Bramlette led the squad with two goals while Emma Gullickson, Megan Mattchet, Morgan Nieto and Kelly Whelan each scored one goal apiece. Mattchet scored in the first minute of the game and was assisted by Lynsey Gaines, while Gullickson netted her goal in the 34th minute of the game unassisted. On Thursday, January 6, the girls traveled to take on Tesoro. Next 7 days: Jan. 11 vs. *Laguna Hills, 3:15 p.m.; Jan. 13 at *Capistrano Valley, 3:15 p.m. *Denotes Sea View League game GIRLS WATER POLO • Dana Hills (114) rolled through JSerra with ease by the final score of 15-8 in a non-league game on December 21. Emily Carlson and Colleen McNaught dominated with five goals each while Allison Leibold and Morgan Sherman finished with two goals apiece. The girls went on to face San Juan Hills in its first league game of the season on Thursday, January 6 before heading north to face Huntington Beach on Friday, January 7. Next 7 days: Jan. 11 at *Trabuco Hills, 4:15 p.m.; Jan. 13 vs. *Mission Viejo, 4:15 p.m. *Denotes Sea View League game WRESTLING • The Dolphins competed at The Bash at Mission Oak December 20-21. Next 7 days: Jan. 11 vs. *Tesoro, 5:30 p.m. *Denotes Sea View League dual

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YOUTH BASKETBALL

NSSA Southwest Conference Open Event No. 7 December 18-19, Cardiff by the Sea, Seaside Reef MEN: 1. Colin Moran, Costa Mesa 14.77; 2. Derek Peters, Huntington Beach 9.54; 3. Jake Halstead, La Jolla 8.00; 4. Matt Lewis, Cardiff by the Sea 7.74. JUNIORS: 1. Taylor Clark, Encinitas 15.00; 2. Patrick Curren, Santa Barbara 8.00; 3. Skip McCullough, La Jolla 4.93; 4. Brogie Panesi, Paciﬁca 2.53. BOYS: 1. Jake Marshall, Encinitas 12.97; 2. Kei Kobayashi, San Clemente 11.34; 3. Grifﬁn Colapinto, San Clemente 7.13; 4. John Mel, Dana Point 7.13; 5. Kairi Noro, Japan 6.60; 6. Tyler Gunter, Newport Beach 3.70. MINI GROMS: 1. Tyler Gunter, Newport Beach 10.70; 2. Nick Marshall, Encinitas 8.27; 3. Noah Hill, Marina Del Rey 8.20; 4. Eithan Osborne, Ventura 6.70; 5. Zach McCormick, Solana Beach 5.17; 6. Cole Houshmand, San Clemente 4.27. WOMEN: 1. Taylor Pitz, Laguna Beach 12.83; 2. Lani Doherty, San Clemente 9.07; 3. Asako Mizuno, Carpinteria 8.76; 4. Harley Taich, La Jolla 4.77. GIRLS: 1. Kylie Loveland, Carlsbad 10.33; 2. Avalon Johnson, Carlsbad 3.57; 3. Jada Galland, Rancho Santa Fe 3.06; 4. Kloee Openshaw, San Clemente 3.00. LONGBOARD: 1. Jason Schechter, San Diego 12.27; 2. Jae Eddy, Costa Mesa 8.50; 3. Dane Petersen, Trabuco Canyon 8.23; 4. Noah Hill, Marina Del Rey 5.37.

Youth co-ed basketball program now taking registration The South Coast Family & Beach Cities YMCA are currently taking registration for winter youth basketball. Children will learn the fundamentals of the sport of basketball and fundamental skills such as: Dribbling, agility, passing, shooting and rebounding. A strong emphasis is also placed on character development and sportsmanship. The basketball leagues are for children ages 6 to16 years old. There are eight weeks of game play and an all-star game. Practices are held during the weeks with games scheduled for Saturdays. Teams play against other YMCAs from across Orange County. Skills assessment day and the last day to register is Saturday, January 22. Spaces are limited, so early registration is recommended. Scholarships are available for those who qualify. More information is available by contacting the YMCA at 949.495.9622 or www.ymcaoc.org.

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Grom of the MONTH Taj Lindblad Age: 7, Concordia Elementary Taj Lindblad’s dad was inspired by top pro surfer, Taj Burrow, when he named his son—partially because the West Ozzie is one of his favorite surfers and partially because it’s just a cool name. So it’s only natural that the now-7-year-old would take to the ocean. Taj started surfing with his dad, Marc—a San Clemente ex up-and-coming amateur and professional surfer—when he was 2 and, though his dad puts on swim fins to help him paddle out sometimes, Taj is starting to catch his own waves already. So far, he loves to get barreled and his favorite thing about surfing is “hanging out with my dad and my uncle. He gives me lots of waves.” Taj’s local spot is Riviera, but he also likes riding bikes down to Lowers with his dad. His faPhoto by Jack McDaniel/mcdanielphoto.com vorite surfers are Taj Burrow, Kolohe Andino, Jordy Smith and Kelly Slater. Besides surfing, he likes skateboarding on his backyard halfpipe, playing ice hockey and snowboarding. “I just got back from Mammoth and I’m going to Brian Head next month,” he said. Taj got his first surfboard for his first-ever Christmas. “It was a tiny one-fin Shane Stoneman with flames,” he said. (Now he rides a 4’6” Shane Stoneman.) Even though Taj only likes school “a little,” at the moment, “I like to play with my friends at recess and get sports books in the library,” he said. —CS

Patrick Gudauskas on Tour

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Local surfer Patrick Gudauskas qualifies for 2011 ASP World Tour

set to represent Orange County in the new season. In the women’s Top 17, Santa Ana-based he Association of Surfing Professionals surfer Courtney Conlogue is the lone OC (ASP) Top 34 World Tour 2011 list has representative as well as the only mainland been completed and San Clemente’s U.S. surfer in the mix. own Patrick Gudauskas is ASP World Tour Manager among the qualifiers. Renato Hickel noted in a press The Top 34 is made up of the release that although the seed Top 22 ranked surfers from the list has been determined, it 2010 World Tour followed by is subject to change dependthe next 10 surfers in the ranks ing on the results of the first and two wildcards—Gabe few Prime and Star qualifying Kling (USA) and Kai Otton events of the 2011 season. (AUS). For more information includBesides Gudauskas, Brett ing tour dates and surfer proSimpson (Huntington Beach) files, log onto www.aspworldtour. is the only other male surfer com. DP Photo by Andrea Swayne By Andrea Swayne Dana Point Times

2011 ASP World Tour Top 34 Men 1. Kelly Slater (USA) 2. Jordy Smith (ZAF) 3. Taj Burrow (AUS) 4. Mick Fanning (AUS) 5. Bede Durbidge (AUS) 6. Dane Reynolds (USA) 7. Adrian Buchan (AUS) 7. Owen Wright (AUS) 9. Jeremy Flores (FRA) 10. Adriano de Souza (BRA) 11. C.J. Hobgood (USA) 12. Michel Bourez (PYF)

13. Chris Davidson (AUS) 14. Jadson Andre (BRA) 15. Damien Hobgood (USA) 16. Kieren Perrow (AUS) 17. Brett Simpson (USA) 18. Joel Parkinson (AUS) 19. Taylor Knox (USA) 20. Heitor Alves (BRA) 21. Matt Wilkinson (AUS) 22. Bobby Martinez (USA) 23. Fredrick Patacchia (HAW) 24. Kai Otton (AUS)

BOARD SHORTS AND UPCOMING EVENTS 15th Annual Gathering of the Tribes Surf Contest is this Weekend The Doheny Longboard Surfing Association is set to produce the first classic winter surf event of 2011 with the 15th Annual Gathering of the Tribes Surf Contest at Church Beach, San Onofre this weekend, January 8 and 9. The annual event brings together Coalition of Surfing Clubs (CSC) members from throughout California for competition, fun and camaraderie. This year’s program will be held in conjunction with Tandem Surfing’s I.T.S.A. World Championships. This is the first time in history that a world title tandem surfing event will take place on mainland USA. The weather looks like it’ll corporate by the weekend and all systems are set to go. Page 18 • Dana Point Times • January 7–13, 2011

25. Patrick Gudauskas (USA) 26. Tiago Pires (PRT) 27. Adam Melling (AUS) 28. Daniel Ross (AUS) 29. Raoni Monteiro (BRA) 30. Josh Kerr (AUS) 31. Alejo Muniz (BRA) 32. Dusty Payne (HAW) 33. Julian Wilson (AUS) 34. Gabe Kling (USA)

The event will offer spectacular competitive surfing with age groups ranging from kids to seniors with two contest zones. The number of competitors traditionally makes this the largest competitive two-day longboard event on the West Coast. CSC is an international organization that represents the interests of surfing clubs throughout California and the world. It acts as a united voice to address issues related to coastal water quality, beach access, development, and legislative policy. The Coalition represents more than 10,000 surfers of all ages and exists for the betterment of the citizenship of the surfer, to improve clean water locally and globally and to promote the sport of surfing. The Doheny Longboard Surfing Association (DLSA) is an organization comprised of individuals dedicated to the enjoyment of board surfing in a clean and natural environment. In relation to that philosophy, the DLSA

Jeffrey “Midget” Smith. Photo by Jasmine Smith

Remembering Midget WSA Championship Tour contest hosts Pier Rat Challenge

t has been two years since local surfer, judge and legendary shaper Jeffrey “Midget” Smith passed away after a long battle with cancer. Since before his passing, the Western Surfing Association has been holding an annual contest at the San Clemente Pier—first as a fundraiser for Midget’s treatment and now as an annual memorial to the surf icon—the Pier Rat Challenge. The contest will coincide with Event No. 6 on the WSA Gatorade Championship Tour on Saturday and Sunday, January 8 and 9. Although online entry closed at midnight on Wednesday, there may still be a limited amount of beach entries available in the Men’s and Women’s Open Divisions on Saturday. A memorial paddle out will be held at noon on Saturday as well. For more information, log on to www. surfwsa.org. DP —Andrea Swayne

acts as a support group to other organizations with similar views and objectives. For additional information visit the Doheny Longboard Clubs website at www. dohosurf. org or contact Denny Michael at dlsa10@ hotmail.com Robb Havassy Art Exhibit The Surfing Heritage Foundation presents a solo art exhibit by Robb Havassy at the Surfing Heritage Museum & Gift Store at South Coast Plaza West, 3333 Bear Street, #303 in Costa Mesa. Havassy’s work will be on display through the end of January and a closing reception is scheduled for Saturday, January 29 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Contact the store at 714.800.1654 for more information.

UPCOMING EVENTS January 7-8: Katin Pro-Am Team Challenge, Huntington Beach, Pier January 8: SSS Orange County Middle and High School Event

Water temp: 55-58˚F Water visibility and conditions: San Clemente: 8-12’ Poor; Catalina: 10-12’ Poor Remarks: A mix of fading WNW-NW groundswell and small SSW swell prevails on Thursday. Surge is light to moderate and visibility is still very low following the recent rains making for generally poor to very poor diving conditions. Short range: WNW-NW groundswell fades through the day on Thursday with some small SSW Southern Hemi swell in the mix, offering up 2-3’+ surf for most better breaks. Conditions are clean and peaky with light offshore flow for the morning. A new mix of WNW swell and SSW Southern Hemi fills in through the day on Friday. Long range: The weekend is looking good for a fun zone mix of WNW and SSW swells in the 34’+ range, slowly easing on Sunday. Conditions are looking good with light offshore flow for the morning, stay tuned.

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No. 3, Huntington Beach, Goldenwest Street January 8-9: WSA Gatorade Championship Tour Event No. 6, San Clemente, Pier January 15-16: NSSA Southwest Conference Explorer Event No.5, Encinitas, D Street January 16-17: Surfing America Prime Event No.4, Santa Cruz, Steamer Lane January 22-23: NSSA Southwest Conference Open Event No. 8, Dana Point, Salt Creek January 29-30: NSSA Southwest Conference Open Event No. 6, Huntington Beach, Pier (Rescheduled due to rain-out on November 20-21.) February 5-6: Surfing America Prime Event No. 5, San Onofre State Beach, Upper Trestles February 12-13: WSA Gatorade Championship Tour Event No. 7, Huntington Beach, Pier February 12-13: NSSA Southwest Conference Explorer Event No. 6, San Diego, La Jolla Shores February 19-20: NSSA Southwest Conference Open Event No. 9, Ventura, C Street February 26-27: NSSA Southwest Conference Explorer Event No. 7, Oceanside, Pier www.danapointtimes.com