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A Hand Up

Family Assistance Ministries Helps Residents in Need E Y E O N D P/ PAG E 4 Marina Gutierrez chooses fresh fruit for her family with the help of volunteer Cathy Baumgarn at nonproﬁt Family Assistance Ministries’ ofﬁce and warehouse space off Calle Negocio in San Clemente. Photo by Andrea Swayne

City Seeks Applicants Capo Beach Rally Car for Arts and Culture Racer Tanner Foust Commission Wins Silver at X Games EYE ON DP/PAGE 3

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City and Business Calendar Saturday, August 6 Craft Fair and Farmers Market 9 a.m.-3 p.m. La Plaza Park, 34111 La Plaza Street. On the first Saturday of each month the Dana Point Farmers Market hours are extended to 3 p.m. to include a craft fair. Admission is free. For more information or to rent a booth for $25, please call 949.573.5033 or 951.271.0669 or see www.danapoint.org. Headlands Walking Tour 9 a.m.-noon. The Nature Interpretive Center is hosting a docent-led tour of the Dana Point Preserve, Hilltop Park and Harbor Point Park. Advanced registration is required. The tour group meets in the porch area of the center

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and the tour begins at 9 a.m. Participants should bring their own water and wear comfortable shoes for the 1.5-mile trail walk. For more information or to register, call 949.542.4755.

Strand Vista Park and the high school to the Salt Creek Beach lot from 2:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and free shuttle assistance from the Salt Creek lot to the concert is available for seniors and those with disabilities. For more information call 949.248.3530, email smurphy@danapoint.org or see www. danapoint.org.

Sunday, August 7 Summer Concerts in the Park 4:30 p.m.-6 p.m. The free 2011 Summer Concerts in the Park series continues with Styx tribute band Rockin’ the Paradise at Sea Terrace Park, PCH and Niguel Road. Free parking at Strand Vista Park, 34201 Selva Road, Salt Creek Beach Park at PCH and Ritz Carlton Drive and Dana Hills High School, 33333 Golden Lantern. Free shuttle runs from

Monday, August 8 City Council Meeting Canceled 6 p.m. City Council Chambers, 33282, Golden Lantern, 949.248.3501, www.danapoint.org

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…Redistricting ?

THE LATEST: The newest proposed maps for Congressional, Assembly and Senate district maps keep Dana Point, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano together in the voting areas, a change from preliminary maps that split Dana Point among two districts. A 2008 initiative approved by voters set up a 14-member commission that is redrawing electoral boundaries with no regard to political parties or incumbents. The commission is also redrawing State Board of Equalization and Congressional districts. But an earlier draft of state Assembly and Senate districts raised concern from local officials because part of Dana Point was included with larger beach communities to the north, and part of that city was included with San Clemente and Capistrano. Officials said they were worried that splitting Dana Point would water down its political influence, and Dana Point, San Clemente and Capistrano often work together on larger issues, such as transportation. WHAT’S NEXT: The commission votes on adoption of the maps on August 15. The commission has already retained a law firm for any post-decision litigation. FIND OUT MORE: The preliminary final maps can be viewed at the commission’s website at www.wedrawthelines.ca.gov. The public can send comments to votersfirstact@crc.ca.gov or by fax at 916.651.5711. —Jonathan Volzke

...the SONGS Offsite Open House?

THE LATEST: Southern California Edison has announced plans to hold an interactive exhibit and offsite open house for the San Onofre Nuclear Generation Station on MonDana Point Times July 29–August 4, 2011

day, August 15 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the San Clemente Community Center, 100 N. Calle Seville. The public is invited and refreshments will be served. WHAT’S NEXT: According to an announcement by SONGS Community Outreach Manager Chris Abel, attendees can expect to learn about how the nuclear power plant works, emergency planning and security measures at the facility and updated information about the ongoing steam generator replacement project. Environmental activities, community partnerships and information about careers at SONGS will also be discussed. FIND OUT MORE: www.sce.com —Andrea Swayne

…Dana Point Doc’s Revoked License?

THE LATEST: On July 27 Dana Point plastic surgeon John A. Hatherley M.D.’s license to practice medicine was revoked by order of the Medical Board of California after testing positive for alcohol use and writing prescriptions for himself for sleeping pill, Lunesta. The board’s decision said that failing to report for over a dozen alcohol tests and not continuing court-ordered treatment with a psychotherapist were other violations of his probation, prompting this recent decision. The Board’s Accusation and Petition to Revoke Probation listed numerous disciplinary actions going back as far as 2002 due to his inability “to practice medicine safely by reason of his addiction to controlled substances and/or alcohol…” Hatherley’s license was revoked most recently in 2007—a decision that was stayed—and he was placed on probation for five years. WHAT’S NEXT: Hatherley may apply to

reinstate his license in two years. FIND OUT MORE: Log on to www.danapointtimes.com to read the Board’s Surrender of License order supporting exhibits. —AS

…the New Arts and Culture Commission?

THE LATEST: The City of Dana Point will be accepting applications for the newly-formed Arts and Culture Commission through the end of August. City Council on July 25 voted to formally establish the commission which will serve as an advising body to the council on issues related to artistic, cultural and aesthetic within the city. Applicants must be residents and registered voters of Dana Point. WHAT’S NEXT: Applications must be received—by mail or dropped off in person— in the City Clerk’s office, by Wednesday, August 31 at 5:30 p.m. Mailed applications should be addressed to: City of Dana Point Office of the City Clerk, 33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 203, Dana Point, CA 92629. City Council will appoint five members of the public to serve on the commission— three will serve for a term of four years and two will serve a two-year term ending June 30, 2013. FIND OUT MORE: For more information or to obtain an application, visit the Office of the City Clerk at Dana Point City Hall, 33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 203 or call 949.248.3501. —AS

… the Library System’s 90th Birthday?

THE LATEST: Celebrating its 90th birthday this month is the Orange County Public

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The Dana Point Public Library is celebrating the 90th birthday of the Orange County Library system. Stop in, choose a “slice” of birthday cake, donate the item listed on it and a book plate recognizing you as the donor, will be affixed to the book or DVD before it’s added to the library’s collection. Photo by Krysta Worthen

Library system. Founded August 1, 1921, when the system shared an office with the County Farm Advisor, it has now become the third largest library system in California with 34 branches throughout the county. The libraries provide 2.5 million print, eAudio, eBooks, newspapers, magazines, CDs, DVDs, copies of sheet music and historical images to its patrons. Branches across Orange County are doing different things to celebrate the birthday. Dana Point’s branch has created a 3-dimensional paper birthday cake with titles of specific books and DVDs that the library is in need of printed on each “slice.” Patrons who donate these items will be recognized as the donor on a personalized bookplate inside the book or movie cover. The display will remain in place through the end of the month. WHAT’S NEXT: The libraries will be launching the Overdue Fines Amnesty Program. The week of September 12 to18 will be Amnesty Week, in which patrons can return overdue items and clear their debts. FIND OUT MORE: Visit www.ocpl.org. — Krysta Worthen www.danapointtimes.com

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Family Assistance Ministries Helps Those in Need As the organization evolves, its reach has extended to thousands in South Orange County By Stacie N. Galang and Andrea Swayne Dana Point Times

veryday, the people at Family Assistance Ministries hear a different story. Workers at the nonprofit that serves about 2,000 men, women and children a month have heard tales not only of woe but also rebound and for the past 12 years, FAM has lent a hand no matter the season. “We’ve heard so many times: ‘I never thought I would be here,’” said Executive Director Mary Perdue. Even in their “summer slump,” workers at their Calle Negocio headquarters buzzed about this week restocking shelves with food and working with clients. In the doldrums of summer, the nonprofit had less to offer because food donations slow when families take vacations and contributing organizations take breaks, Perdue said. With the difficult economy, those seeking help, especially lately, are not what the public might expect. “We’re getting professional people who have fallen on hard times more and more,” said Al Beuerlein, who has served on FAM’s board for 10 years. “You can see a dramatic change from the standpoint of hard economic times. The demand for services we provide has increased dramatically.” Perdue has seen more displaced families who have put their belongings in storage and unable to pay the fees. Also, the organization has seen more seniors show up on their doorstep. On a recent Friday, three different seniors who had been living in their cars, came for help, the executive director said. Lois Law, 82, of San Clemente came to FAM four months ago after hearing about the program from a friend. “My daughter was taking care of her son, his two young children and me, and I

Family Assistance Ministries staff and volunteers are at work in the organization’s warehouse and office space. Photo by Stacie N. Galang

really wanted to take some of the financial burden off of her,” said Law. “I came here for groceries—only what I really needed— and found this to be a very loving place. I asked if I could volunteer and have been doing whatever I can to help, about three days a week, ever since.” Law said she felt like she was “wasting time” at home and eagerly pitched in to arrange shelves, sort clothing donations and pack grocery bags. The lifting was too strenuous for her and a bit of creative thinking by FAM staff led to Law finding her perfect niche—she took the lead on what has become affectionately known as “Lois’ Lunch Brigade,” making fresh sandwiches for clients who show up hungry

Lois Law came to FAM for help with groceries and now volunteers three days a week. Photo by Andrea Swayne

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and in need of immediate nourishment. “When we offer people a fresh sandwich they’re just so happy to get it. It’s a simple little thing but it can make a big difference,” said Law. “I decided to focus on what I can do rather than what I can’t do at my age. I get so much out of volunteering here. It really brings into focus human needs as opposed to wants.” Life in Dana Point was radically different for Sharyn Soderlund before a string of circumstances left her widowed, unemployed and facing serious health challenges. Six months after her husband passed away in 2008, the resort hotel she was working for did away with her job’s department, leaving her without an income and a medical diagnosis a month later all led to severe financial hardship. “Former FAM director Pam Lee was the facilitator of a Grief Share program I attended at Pacific Coast Church and suggested I stop by for some food and help,” Soderlund said. “The staff was very comforting and concerned. Nutrition became very important to my health and I found myself needing to be selective about the food I eat, but without the means to purchase healthy foods. FAM gave me more than just healthy breads and fresh vegetables and fruit. They also helped out with a gas card, rental assistance and even fresh flowers once, to brighten my day. I got what I needed both nutritionally and emotionally. The kind-hearted staff and volunteers have inspired me to stay strong and carry on. FAM provides help for both body and soul.” San Clemente resident Marina Gutierrez’ life threw a series of hurdles her way

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in the last couple of years that for many would seem insurmountable. Since 2009 she has lost a five-month-old (her third child) to SIDS, her husband was injured on the job and unable to work, making her the sole provider for her family, and then she was diagnosed with a brain aneurism at about the same time she found out she was pregnant—a happy surprise but dangerous due to the aneurism. “I was uncomfortable asking for help at first. I thought it was a sign of weakness,” she said. “FAM helped my family through a very difficult time. I have no words—a million ‘thank yous’ wouldn’t be enough.” Gutierrez gave birth to a healthy baby five months ago, underwent a successful surgery to repair her aneurism last month and says she is feeling great. She is now back at work as a nursing assistant at Hoag Hospital and says that the support she got from the people at FAM— who she now refers to as her “second family”—has kept her motivated and upbeat. Lending a Hand FAM has evolved into one of the city’s largest social service organizations. Today, Perdue is one of five full-time employees, four part-time staff and 150 volunteers. “When I started, we had one paid employee,” Beuerlein said. “I’ve seen dramatic growth in terms of size and scope of offerings.” In the last 12 months, FAM has provided $2 million in food donations and $90,000 in cash aid for utilities facing shut off, medical bills and in the most urgent cases vouchers for motel stays, Perdue said. According to the most recent tax filings, FAM received $2.92 million in contributions and spent $2.46 million in 2009. In 2008, www.danapointtimes.com

Eye on DP they received $1.66 million and in 2007 $1.07 million. Beuerlein noted that the percent of staff in proportion of the budget “remains quite small.” It’s a far cry from their humble beginnings in a dingy room in the basement of a commercial building on El Camino Real, said longtime board member Ken Caresio. The organization was founded in 1999 to assist 135 families that the Episcopal Service Alliance could no longer serve. At one time, they operated a thrift store on Avenida Del Mar, but abandoned it because it wasn’t profitable. Six years ago, they moved into better digs and opened in one suite of an office park off Calle Negocio. Last year, they added a second suite and used about 4,000square feet of space for their food distribution and storage, office space for case workers and staff and storage of supplies such as clothes and toiletries. Seven days a week three trucks go out to collect food from local markets, such as Albertsons, Ralphs, Trader Joe’s and 7-Eleven that donate food near expiration but still good. Bakeries like Panera and shops like Starbucks also donate goods, they said. “We have some amazing partners that make a huge difference,” said Perdue, a former banker turned entrepreneur and later nonprofit employee. Local churches, businesses, women’s groups and boy and girl scout troops have

DP Sheriff’s Blotter Compiled By Krysta Worthen All information below is obtained from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department website. The calls represent what was told to the deputy in the field by the radio dispatcher. The true nature of an incident often differs from what is initially reported. No assumption of criminal guilt or affiliation should be drawn from the content of the information provided. An arrest doesn’t represent guilt. The items below are just a sampling of the entries listed on the OCSD Web site.

Monday, August 1 SUSPICIOUS PERSON IN VEHICLE Cheltam Way, 33400 Block (6:47 a.m.) Two girls were seen passed out in a blue Dodge four-door that was blocking the caller’s driveway. COURT ORDER VIOLATION Selva Road, 34100 Block (12:23 a.m.) A woman’s ex-boyfriend, whom she had filed a restraining order against, entered her house through an unlocked door and was refusing to leave. The restraining order was not found in the system but the caller claimed she had the paperwork in her hand. Dana Point Times August 5–11, 2011

San Clemente High School junior Joshua Norman and recent grad Preston Knox are spending time this summer volunteering in the FAM warehouse. Photo by Andrea Swayne

pulled their resources to help FAM, she noted. Volunteers from high school and the community at large have also shown up to do heavy lifting or whatever may be required. Every Monday, FAM hosts an orientation for new volunteers. “You name it, people have adopted us,” the executive director said. In addition to their regular website, the organization has a Facebook page that’s updated regularly. With the help of an $800,000 for-

givable loan from the city, FAM also purchased the property for the Gilchrist House, a homeless shelter for women and children. Last year, they renovated the building with the city’s help of $50,000. “It has been a great experience,” Caresio said. “They have worked with us with a good heart.” Realizing the need, the organization hopes to broaden its reach to more of South Orange County. Perdue said the agency helps get

DISTURBANCE Pacific Coast Highway, 34200 Block (12:25 a.m.) A male transient was standing at the entrance to the Del Taco drivethru and asking for money.

had seen two days before in Laguna Beach. The two were worried the transient was following them.

Sunday, July 31 INVESTIGATE PERSON DOWN El Encanto Avenue, 33800 Block (11:42 p.m.) A male was seen face down in the grass near some mailboxes. GRAND THEFT Crown Valley Parkway, 32400 Block (7:22 p.m.) A caller reported his Yorkie dog Peanut stolen after seeing the dog walk upstairs to a neighbor’s apartment. The dog had not come down after 20 minutes and the caller told police he believed the neighbors had the dog in their apartment but were lying and telling him the dog was not there. DISTURBANCE Pacific Coast Highway, 34100 Block (6:09 p.m.) Five males were seen in a covered garage area behind the Harbor House restaurant drinking alcohol and throwing beer cans around. SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Pacific Coast Highway/Ritz Carlton Drive (1:39 p.m.) A 13-year-old and her friend were walking under the bridge at Salt Creek Beach and saw a transient they

people back on their feet. Everyone who comes in for help leaves with a budget. “You get a feeling around here,” she said. “People are generous of spirit.” FAM staff and volunteers try to keep upbeat and pass along the sentiment to those who come through their doors. They try to offer not only help but also hope, Perdue said. “We try to be very kind and build up the client,” said Nancy Martinez, the director of homeless prevention. While FAM has had growing pains along the way with turnover of staff, it has continued to grow and help the community. “We feel that if we stay closely faithbased, our blessings will continue,” Beuerlein said. It’s infectious. “Be careful,” cautioned Caresio. “With FAM, you become addicted.” FAM gets its fair share of angel donors who show up on their doorstep unannounced, too. “That is how it goes,” Perdue said. “It’s up and down with amazing stories.” FAM is seeking summer food donations and collecting school supplies for needy children. The nonprofit offers tours to anyone who requests one. Finally, the organization’s Walk for Hunger is set for October 23 and will include activities the week prior. For more information, visit www.family-assistance.org or call 949.492.8477. DP

BRANDISHING A WEAPON La Plaza, 34100 Block (12:20 a.m.) Customers at Hennessey’s Tavern reported seeing a male with a 9 mm handgun.

MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATIONS Pacific Coast Highway / Niguel Road (8:13 a.m.) An unknown subject was flying a remote controlled airplane in a park and disturbing the caller’s dog. The caller became uncooperative, could not provide the location of the park and kept repeating, “It’s near the St. Regis.”

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SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Puerto Place/Dana Point Harbor Drive (8:11 p.m.) A male subject was reportedly going in and out of a public restroom and saying rude things to women. The caller told authorities her son said he may have seen a knife on the subject.

ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY Pacific Coast Highway/Ritz Carlton Drive (11:07 p.m.) A 14-year-old female was found in a Salt Creek Beach parking lot restroom by her father, unable to move and passing in and out of consciousness. The girl had been at a bonfire on the beach where she was possibly drugged via a soda she accepted from a male subject.

SUSPICOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Palm Beach Court, 0 Block (7:20 p.m.) A man told authorities he believed someone may have been in his residence because one of the bedroom doors kept opening and closing. The caller was standing down the street holding a large steak knife. SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Del Obispo Street, 33500 Block (6:15 p.m.) A male was seen drinking near a dark gray Chevy SUV in the parking lot outside of Casanova’s restaurant and putting cans under other vehicles.

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SUSPICIOUS PERSON IN VEHICLE Alta Vista Drive, 24400 Block (2:08 a.m.) A male and female were reportedly having intercourse in a camper that is on blocks behind the location near some garages. The caller was unsure if the female subject was in duress or fully consenting. ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY Bridgehampton Drive, 33700 Block (12:48 a.m.) Fire authorities responded to a report of a 67-year-old drunk female who fell in a driveway and was bleeding from her head. The subject’s hysterical daughter could be heard in the background during the 911 call. www.danapointtimes.com

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

What Did You Do Before Summer Vacation?

any of us get maps, guides and tips before we go on vacation so we’re prepared for where we’re going. But, how many of us prepare for what we’re leaving—our homes? Here are a few things you might consider before you go away, so you return to a hassle-free home. Check for leaks. Nothing’s more perplexing than coming back from vacation and your next water bill is higher than expected—even though your home was vacant for many days. What’s up with that? It’s very likely you have a leak in your plumbing or sprinkler system. To help prevent this: • Make sure indoor and outdoor faucets aren’t dripping before you leave. Tighten them or fix seals. That could save 15-20 gallons per day in wasted water (and money). • Put several drops of food coloring in your toilet tank, wait 15 minutes, and see if the color leaks into the toilet bowl. That means the toilet flapper is not seated properly or something else in the tank needs adjusting. A leaking toilet can waste 30-100 gallons of water a day. If you’d like free Toilet Leak Tabs for this test, email custserv@ scwd.org and we’ll send you some. • Make sure your automatic sprinkler system is set to your preferred watering schedule and run a test cycle before you leave. Check for leaks, breaks or malfunctions in your system. Fix problems before you go to prevent 20 gallons or more of wasted water every time your system runs. Get out of hot water. Unless you have a tankless water heater, your heater maintains water at a constant temperature 24/7—whether or not you’re home using the hot water. Save money and energy by adjusting gas water heaters to the “vacation” or lowest setting. Electric water heaters may have an upper and lower thermostat, so adjust both. Remember to reset the thermostat when you return, or your first shower will be a cold one. Plug into savings. Unplug TVs, computers and other electrical equipment while you’re Dana Point Times August 5–11, 2011

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away. It won’t make you a millionaire, but will protect devices from potential electrical surges and fires—and save some cash too. Dial it down. Set the air conditioner for 85 degrees or higher or turn it off completely. Consider pets, plants or heat-sensitive décor, such as oil paintings, before “dialing it down.” Take control of your sprinkler controller. Check if the batteries in your sprinkler controller are working. This will ensure that your system will continue watering as scheduled even if there’s power outage. Without battery backup, the system will lose your settings when the electricity’s out and default to the manufacturer’s settings—in some cases, nine minutes of watering per day every day—which could create significant runoff and run up your water bill. On top of that, you will have to reprogram all of your settings when you get back. Keep an eye on your sprinkler system. Let your neighbors know when you’ll be away and ask them to contact you if they

see a broken line or sprinkler spewing or leaking water. Don’t forget to show them the location of your sprinkler shut-off valve too—so they can turn the system off, if necessary. As a courtesy, South Coast Water District can come and shut the system off. Schedule a vacation home check: The City will conduct a free vacation check of your home upon request. For information, go to: www.danapoint.org/index.aspx?reco rdid=58&page=430 Speaking of leaks… South Coast Water District initiates or responds to about 650 customer requests a year for leak checks. Here are some things you can do: Check your water meter. This summer, the district is launching a redesigned website with a new section, “About Your Water Meter.” This will instruct customers how to read their meters. Of course, District personnel can obtain meter readings for customers as well; call 949.499.4555 x1 or email custserv@scwd.org. Request hourly water usage reports. The

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district can generate hour-by-hour water usage reports for customers for specified periods of time. Reports can be emailed and discussed by phone. Customer Service and Water Conservation staff are also available to meet with customers as well. Assess your irrigation system. District personnel can conduct a free assessment of your automatic sprinkler system to identify leaks, breaks or malfunctions—as well as provide information on system and watering efficiency. Consider scheduling an assessment before you go on vacation. Call 949.499.4555, ext. 1. Just a friendly reminder, whether you are on vacation or not: Leaking, broken or malfunctioning sprinkler systems—as well as over-watering and misdirected sprinkler heads—are prohibited under the district’s Water Conservation Ordinance and the City of Dana Point’s Water Quality Program. Please be vigilant in preventing water waste and irrigation runoff. Our creeks and ocean will thank you and your pocket book will too. You might even save enough for all (or part) of next year’s vacation. 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.

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SOAPBOX All Hands, Ahoy: By Beverli Jinn

I’m Proud to Be an American

he parking lot was empty, the blacktop slanting downward from the entrance toward a line of trees and the brown roofs of the homes beyond. South Shores Church was Beverli Jinn to my left, perched above the golf course, above Salt Creek and the runoff water flowing beneath Pacific Coast Highway to the beach. It was Sunday afternoon, just eight days after the VFW car wash that was a fundraiser for Camp Pendleton’s Marines. Drawn by forces that I couldn’t explain, I knew only that I wanted to survey the scene under different circumstances than those that had brought me there the previous week. Somehow that experience felt incomplete. Somehow, distracted by the flowing runoff and by the laughter and thumping music and horseplay, we all had missed the point! We all had overlooked the underlying message. This had not been just a high spirited water fight. For that matter, it had not been just a chance to donate a little cash to another worthy cause. In a very real sense, it had been a modern day morality play: good, evil, courage, fear.

And so on this Sunday I drove down to the lowest point in the parking lot and got out of my pickup. This was where the sandbags had been placed to block the flow of water. The bags were still there but now piled up on the concrete curb. Trees and bushes, more than I remembered, blocked all but a hazy, peek-a-boo view of the ocean. A grassy area about the size of a tennis court had been constructed at a lower point to my left, in its center what might be a large circular drain. Above this, next to a private driveway that curves along the hill back toward the church, was a storage shed. I moved past the shed and sat on a bench facing the drain area and the homes below. A chilly breeze scattered my hair across my face. I pushed the hair back behind my ears and closed my eyes and let my mind drift into the silence of the ether. Thump. The soldier feels the explosion before he hears it. He sees it—the rising black smoke, the flash of yellow and orange—though his eyes are focused on the hill above him. Next to him, all around him, the chatter of M4s echoes across the rocky, hostile hills. Mortar rounds thunk from everywhere. Fear is there; it is always there, but now it is a flame, a high that pushes

him up the hill toward the invisible enemy, toward some inevitable finality. He trips and falls. Next to him, Morales is dead, blood still hot and glistening through his body armor. He doesn’t want to look at Morales. He hears himself moan and gag. Tears cloud his eyes and burn his cheeks. Then he is up, pushing out, screaming in hate. The hair was in my face again, and I opened my eyes. The parking lot appeared empty, but of course it was not. The firefight continues unendingly, day after day, month after month, year after year. I was chilled, not only by the breeze, but by the omnipresent waft of death. Yes, I understand the patriotic motive for the Marine car wash. It seems to me, however, that there are much better ways to support our troops. Metaphorically, we should be washing their cars. We should be providing the wounded with the best possible medical care. We should be providing our warriors with meaningful job training and jobs when they return from battle. We should be providing lifelong assistance for military families whose loved ones do not return. Best of all, we should see military action as the last resort in striving for world peace. The fact is that there has never

been a war that has brought about peace. Victors and vanquished, yes. Short lived periods of non-aggression, yes. But peace? In the meantime, forget the car washes. It’s not so awful driving a dirty car. In the meantime, let’s use only drought resistant plants in our landscaping. In the meantime, let’s keep pollutants out of our storm drains.

complaints from fellow concert goers in the tunnel. We found an open grassy area towards the middle to rear of the area and noticed we couldn’t even hear the music. It actually sounded like someone left their car stereo on in the parking lot. Once settled and opening the desperately needed bottle of wine at 5 p.m., we were mesmerized by the beautiful view—the rear of apartments to the left and the traffic of PCH to the right—pardon the sarcasm. The kids had a great time running around and playing in the grassy area which they also enjoy at every other park. Following the “concert” which we barely heard (there is a reason why Romans created amphitheaters similar to Heritage Park so that everyone in attendance can hear), we went through the same agonizing experience as the arrival. As a resident, I was embarrassed to show my group of friends from other cities what Dana Point is about. The location change also had a huge impact on Dana Point businesses. In previous Sunday Concert events at the two other locations, concert goers would park at local businesses—or at least in close proximity. After talking with several other business owners, they witnessed a huge decline in business. For several years I have personally witnessed concert goers visiting nearby shops and restaurants before and after the concert. On average, over the last five years, The Renaissance would easily have 200 people from either Heritage Park Con-

certs or Lantern Bay Concerts attend our show following the concert. On that Sunday, eight concert goers showed up—my family and some friends. I was told by Renaissance staff that close to 50 people who usually park in our parking lot showed up Sunday asking what happened to the concert. My staff replied, “It was moved two miles up the street as you leave Dana Point.” The last thing I want readers to think is that this letter is a result of a decrease is my business. This is about all businesses in Dana Point. As we drove through the city after the concert, it literally felt like a ghost town. Streets were empty and the once lively Sunday afternoon was replaced with silence. On a final note, I see weekly advertisements for the City of Dana Point in an attempt to draw tourism to our city with pictures of the harbor, whale festivals, beaches, shopping centers, restaurants and “Concerts in the Park.” One would think that if tourists come to Dana Point, we would be able to offer more than a view of traffic on PCH and an experience before and after the concert that doesn’t involve boarding buses and being frustrated with parking chaos. At least the other venues offered all the things that I think the city is trying to accomplish.

Some years ago, at her first opportunity, Beverli Jinn retired from teaching high school English. A lot of books inside her demanded to be written. Now, several years and six published books later, an altered compulsion, the care and feeding of our ocean, drives Jinn’s pen. She believes that the residents of Orange County’s South Coast can lead the way in establishing and maintaining a healthy watershed. She is the co-founder of Dana Point’s Earth/Ocean Society and is active in the DP Historical Society and the Lantern Village Association. Born and raised in Orange County, she has lived in Dana Point since 2001. Jinn welcomes her readers’ feedback via email at beverlijinn@cox.net. 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.

Letters to the Editor We Need a Right to Work State Carlos N. Olvera, Dana Point

I read with interest the letter submitted to the Dana Point Times (July 22-28, Vol.4, Issue 29) by Mr. Randal Seech trying to describe Rep. Diane Harkey’s position on limiting the California budget where he supports the democratic governor and legislature as a majority. I’ll admit that it is difficult to describe one’s position in a short letter without facts. Cuts are necessary because we have a spending problem here in California’s government. There is so much welfare fraud, with credit cards and food stamps being used as gambling tokens. When you get every single voter to pay a fair tax (no tax, no vote), like a flat tax, then we can talk about compromise on where that money goes. When you put the public unions with their pensions and double dipping on an even floor with private industry, you will have a start. We need a right to work state, not a forcedunionism state.

Concert Venue is bad for city residents, businesses Jeffrey R. Briney, Dana Point

As a long time resident and business owner in Dana Point, I witnessed an utter failure by the city with the location change for the Sunday Concerts in the Park. I attended the first Sunday concert with open eyes and tried not to have a biased opinion Dana Point Times August 5–11, 2011

about the change, since all I have read and heard is negativity about the change for the last two months. A quick note about myself in order to understand my critical observations: I became a resident of Dana Point in 1998, have practiced dentistry in the Town Center area since 1999, have been an owner of The Renaissance Dana Point since 2001, co-owner of Entec Solutions, Inc. (also in Dana Point) and a musician with several bands that play multiple venues throughout the city. As a husband and father who looks forward to Sunday Concerts in the Park as a memory-making experience for my family, I was overwhelmingly disappointed in the location change. I packed up our typical cooler, blankets, backpack, children and strollers, drove to Salt Creek Beach parking lot at 3:30 p.m. and drove through the parking lot for 20 minutes waiting for someone to leave. I finally decided to drive to the “Free Parking w/ Shuttle” area at Strands Beach at 4 p.m. Then I unloaded the kids, put them in strollers, packed up everything, walked towards the shuttle pick up, took the kids out of the strollers, loaded everything into seats of the school bus while holding already frustrated kids. At 4:30 p.m. we arrived at the Salt Creek Beach drop-off area, where we had just been 30 minutes earlier, to unload and finally walk toward the concert—all the while listening to

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GETTING OUT

Go.See.Do

YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER

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

friday

OC Fair 12 p.m.-12 a.m. Runs Wednesday through Sunday until August 14 (extended hours on weekends 10 a.m.-12 a.m.). $6$11. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.708.1500, www.ocfair.com.

Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus 10:30 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. The last weekend to see the circus at the Honda Center. $16.50-$101.50. 2695 E. Katella, Anaheim, 714.704.2500, www.hondacenter.com. FREE CONCERT at Sun Salute Yoga 7 p.m.– 9 p.m. Live music featuring Yogi & Friends. Sun Salute Yoga, 24655 La Plaza Ste A, Dana Point, 949.371.6097, www.sunsaluteyoga.com. Springsteen! The Premier Tribute to The Boss 8:30 p.m. Concert at the OC Fair. Tickets $15. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 800.745.3000, www.ocfair.com. Wine Tasting 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. San Clemente Wine Company welcomes Christian Roguenant, winemaker, of Baileyana and Tangent Wineries. $15 for seven wines with snacks. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com. Aloha Friday 9 p.m. Live music and Aloha Friday at BeachFire; dress “island style” for specials. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com. Art-A-Fair 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Art festival in Laguna Beach celebrating its 45th year in action with fine art, interactive workshops, live music and much more. General admission $7. 777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.494.4514, www.art-a-fair.com. Derek Bordeaux 8 p.m.-11 p.m. Live music at Salt Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com. George Butts 7:30 p.m. Live music at Wind & Sea. 34699 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.6500, www.windandsearestaurants.com. Dana Point Times August 5–11, 2011

Actors (L to R) Callie Bixby, Coleton Ray and Lauren Dong appear in Seussical Jr. at Saddleback College, August 6 and 7. Photo by Nina Welch

Seussical Jr. at Saddleback Saddleback College Community Education and Performing Arts have formed a new children’s production company called Mainstage Kids, for young actors ages 8 to 16. The company will be presenting Seussical Jr., its first production, on August 6 at 7:30 p.m. and August 7 at 2:30 p.m. at the McKinney Theater on campus. Seussical Jr. is a one-act version of the Broadway production Seussical. Although tailored for performance by young actors, Seussical Jr. remains a musical extravaganza featuring songs like “Green Eggs and Ham” and “Oh the Things You Can Think.” In the story—based on the colorful and imaginative stories by Dr. Seuss—Horton the Elephant is challenged to protect his tiny friend Jojo and all the microscopic Whos from danger while guarding an egg abandoned by the lazy and irresponsible Mayzie. The story highlights the power of loyalty, friendship and imagination. Tickets can be purchased by calling 949.582.4656 from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday or online at www.saddleback.edu/arts. Cost is $14 general admission and $11 for kids 16 and under. Saddleback College is located at 28000 Marguerite Parkway in Mission Viejo. Parking is available in Lot 12. —AS

saturday

Mariachis at the Mission 10 a.m.-11:15 a.m. Live music in the courtyard at Mission San Juan Capistrano. Free with paid admission $5–$9. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.

Duo-Tones in Concert 8 p.m.-10 p.m. Live concert at Hulaville. $10. Reservations required. 2720 Camino Capistrano, San Clemente, 949.369.1905, www.hulavillecafe.com. Whitey Harrison Outrigger Canoe Race 6 p.m. 20-mile 9-man race beginning just outside the DP Harbor. www.danaoutrigger.net/whitey-harrison-classic. Dana Point Farmers Market & Craft Fair 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Fresh produce and much more every Saturday at La Plaza Park, intersection of PCH and Golden Lantern in Dana Point. Wine Tasting 1 p.m.-8 p.m. DaVine Food & Wine hosts wine tastings every Friday, Saturday and Sunday featuring their hand-selected wines paired with cheese. Cost $15-$18. 34673 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.493.4044, www.davine-wine.com. Flock of 80’s 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Energetic band playing ’80s music at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com. Bill Cosby 7:15 p.m. One of America’s most beloved comedians at Pacific Amphitheatre. Tickets start at $19.50. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 800.745.3000, www.ocfair.com. Live Music Cruise: Cali Conscious 7:30 p.m.9 p.m. Dana Wharf’s Saturday music cruise featuring reggae music by Cali Conscious. $19. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com. Jazz on the Green 1 p.m.-3 p.m. The Festival of Arts presents a live jazz show free with admission of $7. 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.494.1145, 800.487.3378, www.lagunafestivalofarts.org. Hot August Night: Tribute to Neil Diamond 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Concert series at Mission San Juan Capistrano continues. Tickets $20-40. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1315, www.missionsjc. com/activities/signature_MusicUnderStars. Page 8

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Beatles Classics 6 p.m.8 p.m. The Festival of Arts presents Jason Feddy and Friends playing music of The Beatles every Sunday through August. Free with admission of $7. 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.494.1145, 800.487.3378, www.lagunafestivalofarts.org.

Blue Whale Bonanza Capt Dave’s Safari has daily departures for whale and dolphin watching on a high-tech catamaran with underwater viewing pods and more. Call to get times, pricing and more info. 24440 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.488.2828, www.dolphinsafari.com. Huey Lewis & The News 8:15 p.m. Rock ‘n’ roll band at the Pacific Amphitheatre at the OC Fair. Tickets start at $19.50. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 800.745.3000, www.ocfair.com. Gone Fishin’ Exhibition 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Casa Romantica’s exhibit featuring fishing memorabilia and artifacts. $5. On display until August 14. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org. Concerts in the Park: STYX Tribute 4:30 p.m.6 p.m. The city of Dana Point presents a free concert at Sea Terrace Bay Park featuring “Rockin’ The Paradise” a Styx Tribute. Pacific Coast Hwy. and Niguel Road, Dana Point, 949.248.3530, www.danapoint.org. OC Fair Sunday Blues 6:30 p.m. Concert with Walter Trout / Bill Magee / Good Deal at The Hanger at the OC Fair. Tickets $15. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 800.745.3000, www.ocfair.com. Ashun 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Live music at Wind & Sea. 34699 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.6500, www.windandsearestaurants.com. Deblois Milledge Trio 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Rockin’ music on the patio at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com. Kids’ Fishing 12 p.m. Free fishing clinic on the dock and a half-day fishing trip with Dana Wharf. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com. THIS WEEK’S WEATHER 8.05 Mostly Cloudy H: 76° L: 61° 8.06 Mostly Cloudy H: 76° L: 61° 8.07 Mostly Cloudy H: 76° L: 62°

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GETTING OUT

monday

WaterWorks: Soak Up the Science 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Exhibition on the world of water at the Discovery Science Center. Adults $12.95, kids $9.95. Open daily. 2500 N. Main Street, Santa Ana, 714.542.2823, www.discoverycube.org.

Mission SJC’s Historical Exhibit 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Visit Mission San Juan Capistrano’s historical collection featuring paintings, religious artifacts and historical documents. Free with paid admission $5-$9. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com. Clif Miller Live 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Local musician at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

tuesday

Tinkerbell Guild Membership Drive 7 p.m. Women are invited to the membership meeting at the Flintridge Clubhouse. The group raises money for CHOC. Roanoke Drive, Ladera Ranch, www.laderalife.com.

Cooking Class: Mediterranean Grilling 6:30 p.m. Chef Caroline Cazaumayou leads a cooking class at Antoine’s Café with Mediterranean fare. $50 includes recipes, dinner and wine. 218 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.1793, www.califrenchcuisine.com.

DP Times Restaurant Spotlight

Daphne’s California Greek 979 Avenida Pico, Suite F, San Clemente, 949.369.4611, www.daphnesgreekcafe.com Best Known For: Gyros pita sandwich Most Popular Item: Rustic Greek flatbread pizza New music, new menu, new décor, new name. Daphne’s Greek Café now goes by Daphne’s California Greek. The name change coincides with the company’s goal for the restaurant chain. “We are creating a lifestyle brand that is not just focused on flavorful, healthy food, but also on bringing our community together through music, art and fun,” said CEO Bill Trefethen. To that end, the inside has been completely redone with bamboo tables and neon colored chairs. The updated ambience includes surf art on the walls and flat screen televisions showing surf videos. While patrons order, they’ll hear a new contemporary playlist. Daphne’s has combined Photo by Krysta Worthen classic Greek items with a California influence to create what they call healthy menu. It includes the same popular choices as before, such as the gyro sandwich, but also introduced options like the California Greek salad and the rustic Greek flatbread pizza, which includes some classic pizza toppings like a sauce with a Greek infusion, feta cheese and kalamata olives. To keep up with the overhauled community feel, Daphne’s will also be promoting upcoming musical artists by giving away a free download of their artist of the month. Price Range: $1.45-$11.49 Reservations: Not needed

Payment: Cash, credit Hours: Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

Go to www.danapointtimes.com and under “Getting Out” share your thoughts about this week’s restaurant.

wednesday

Storytime 11 a.m. The Dana Point Library presents storytime for kids. 33841 Niguel Road, Dana Point, 949.496.5517, www.ocpl.org.

Red, White & Dine 7 p.m. Evening of “starry skies,” petite cuisine and fine wines to benefit the Make A Wish Foundation at the Kaleidoscope. Tickets $40-$90; log online. 27741 Crown Valley Pkwy., Mission Viejo, 949.582.1948, www.gokaleidoscope.com.

Benny / 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.

Joey Sykes 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Live acoustic music at Salt Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com.

Family Science Night: Astronomy 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Special event at the Ocean Institute. Tickets $7 each or a family pack for $25. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.

Kaleido-Kids Variety Show 10:30 a.m. Family-friendly show every Wednesday at the Kaleidoscope. Free. 27741 Crown Valley Pkwy., Mission Viejo, 714.335.5152, www.gokaleidoscope.com.

AT THE MOVIES The simple combination of the Wild West and extra-terrestrials in theory seems like a recipe for either an archetypical B-movie or unintentionally bad Hollywood epic. Shockingly, Cowboys & Aliens did just that and ended up becoming one of the most entertaining and well-made blockbusters of 2011. With a plot that is rather The Searchers (1956) meets War of the Worlds (1953) and a cast of famous faces, Universal Pictures releases a surprisingly successful sci-fi western. Opening with an amnesiac, later revealed as Jake (Daniel Craig), the character is wanted for murder in the town of Absolution. Throughout the first act, we discover that a crooked Colonel Dolarhyde (Harrison Ford) is on Jake’s case for past trouble and a mysterious woman (Olivia Wilde) keeps following him. But before long, a bright, flying ship zooms toward the small western town and abducts a number of citizens, including the sheriff (Keith Carradine), Dolarhyde’s troublemaking son (Paul Dano) and the local bartender, Doc’s, (Sam Rockwell) wife (Ana de la Reguera). On paper, Cowboys & Aliens seems really hokey—but somehow Universal, Dreamworks and Jon Favreau pull it off. Known in ‘90s comedies as the token chubby guy and then unexpectedly the man behind the camera who resurrected

BY Megan Bianco

Cowboys & Aliens Equals Fun

Dana Point Times August 5–11, 2011

By Krysta Worthen

Jaloha 7 p.m. Live at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com. Comedy 9 p.m. Molly Bloom’s. 2391 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.218.0120, www.mollybloomspub.com. Rabbi Blue 7 p.m.–11 p.m. The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

thursday

Kansas / Blue Oyster Cult 7:30 p.m. Classic rock bands at the Pacific Amphitheatre at the OC Fair. Tickets start at $15. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 800.745.3000, www.ocfair.com.

Book Signing 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. The Ocean Institute welcomes marine biologist and author Milton Love for a book signing. $5-$12. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org. Juggling with David Cousins 11 a.m. The Dana Point Library presents a fun and educational event. 33841 Niguel Road, Dana Point, 949.496.5517, www.ocpl.org. The Denise Roiser Band 8 p.m.-11 p.m. Everything from classic rock to blues at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

the superhero franchise Iron Man, Favreau gives his latest feature the impressive and spectacular visuals and characters of an action flick, while letting the theme be a western at heart. While there are cowboys—and even Indians—and the villains are large, supernatural aliens, the humans are never stupid or rash with their naivety. DP Megan Bianco is a senior at Cal State Northridge majoring in Screenwriting and Film Criticism. A 20-year resident of San Clemente, Bianco is also a graduate of the California Conservatory of the Arts and JSerra Catholic High School. Page 9

Twilight Thursdays 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Tree of Life Nursery hosts an event with community presentations, discussions, discounted merchandise, garden tours, refreshments and more. 33201 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.728.0685, www.californianativeplants.com. 90 Minute Sunset Harbor Cruise & Beyond 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Cruise offered by Dana Wharf. Adults $25, kids (3-12) $15. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com. *For our full calendar, visit the “Event Calendar” at www.danapointtimes.com. Have an event? Send your listing to events@danapointtimes.com www.danapointtimes.com

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PROFILES OF OUR COMMUNITY

SUDOKU by Myles Mellor Each Sudoku puzzle consists of a 9X9 grid that has been subdivided into nine smaller grids of 3X3 squares. To solve the puzzle, each row, column and box must contain each of the numbers 1 to 9. Puzzles come in three grades: easy, medium and difficult. Level: Medium Last week’s solution:

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

Business Beat

By CHRISTINA SCANNAPIEGO

News and updates on Dana Point’s business community

NOW OPEN u Sun Salute Yoga, located off Golden Lantern in La Plaza shopping center at 24655 La Plaza, Ste. A, celebrated their grand opening with a ribbon cutting on July 13. Owner, Troy Cox gave away free yoga mats, classes and memberships. Sun Salute also introduced a Spanish yoga class, taught by Claire Nightingale. Nightingale believes that languages are best learned in a low-stress environment and, as a high school Spanish teacher and regular Sun Salute yoga instructor, she teaches the class practical application of Spanish as it relates to students’ yoga practice and life. For more info, call 949.371.6097 or www. sunsaluteyoga.com. u Raise the Barre Fitness studio is up and running at 26944 Camino de Estrella with their original concept: Hot Barre. The idea is based on that of hot—or bikram—yoga, where the room is heated to keep muscles loose and warm, but they apply it to mat and reformer Pilates. One class includes

squats, Pilates, lunges, ab exercises and weights for upper body. “Nobody else is doing this,” said one of Raise the Barre’s two instructors and previous owner of Dana Point’s Pulse Fitness, Kristi Hugstead, of their brainchild. In September, she and owner, Shellie Hicks, will offer the ultimate workout: A 90-minute circuit of spin, hot barre and hot Pilates. For more information and to sign up for classes, call them at 949.547.2715 or go to www.raisethebarrefitness.com. u Chris McLaughlin—who has been in the jewelry business since 1975—recently opened PCH Jewelers on PCH in Dana Point. She and her son own M and M Jewelers in San Juan Capistrano as well as another jewelry store in Boise, ID. She is working on nailing down a grand opening date for her new Dana Point location and so far, as is expected of any new jewelry store, “we are serving one client at a time,” she said. “We get new clients all the time so I can’t complain. We’ve already received

Sun Salute Yoga celebrated their grand opening with a Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting on July 13. Photo by Lauralyn Loynes

quite a few custom orders.” McLaughlin offers everything from a selection of diamond wedding rings to design-your-own as well as estate jewelry from the early 1900s to modern day. They offer silver and antique jewelry repair and are selling tungsten wedding bands, usually found for $200-$300 at most stores, for $59. Stop in at 34184 Pacific Coast Highway, find them online at www.pchjewelers.com or call them at 949.481.8556.

GRAND RE-OPENING

Raise the Barre Fitness instructor Kristi Hugstead teaches class on Pilates Reformers. Photo by Christina Scannapiego

Dana Point Times August 5–11, 2011

u Joel Bishop and business partner Sharon Kuyper—who took over the Mezzaluna Café almost a year ago—have renamed the revamped eatery Quench Bar and Bistro. The changes were made official on Friday, June 15 at 5:30 p.m. with a Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting. The duo has added a wider array of California fine wines to their menu, a full liquor license with specialty cocktails and they’ve modified the menu to include more Italian inspired dishes and new American cuisine. In addition to the changes they’ve already made, Bishop says they’ll be adding a 355-bottle

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Quench Bar & Bistro owners Sharon Kuyper and Joel Bishop. Photo by Christina Scannapiego

wine cooler, more healthy entrees and hopes to eventually open the front of the restaurant up to the patio even more. “We want to be a local place for the Dana Point community to call their place, where they can feel comfortable and get exceptional food and drinks,” added Kuyper. Quench is walking distance from Salt Creek Beach, the Ritz-Carlton, the St. Regis, Laguna Shores and Summer Concert Series venue Sea Terrace Park. Quench is a dog friendly environment. Call them at 949.276.7900 or visit www.quenchbarandbistro.com. www.danapointtimes.com

SPORTS

& OUTDOORS Stories, scores, schedules & more

D a n a Po i nt

5 Best Bets BASEBALL

SOCCER

5K Marathon

3rd Annual OC Fair Fun Run, OC Fairgrounds

August 6, 7:30 p.m.

August 7, 8:30 a.m.

With a 3-point lead ahead of FC Dallas in the Western Conference, the first place Galaxy is going for a statement win in front of the home crowd.

The 2011 OC Fair Fun Run is a 5K that’s bound to have you working up a good sweat. You can also head out early to enjoy the Centennial Farm Pancake Fundraiser.

Info: www.lagalaxy.com

Info: www.ocfair.com

The Halos are still in the hunt for the pennant as they start a 3-game series with divisional foe—the Seattle Mariners. Info: www. losangeles.angels.mlb.com

X Games 17

Phillies vs. Dodgers, Dodger Stadium

August 7, 5:30 p.m.

August 8, 7:10 p.m.

Back from another stretch of games on the road, the LA Sparks are ready to redeem their efforts from an earlier loss to the Minnesota Lynx.

The boys in blue head back home following a weekend series against Arizona and just in time to host the redhot Philadelphia Phillies.

Info: www.wnba.com/sparks

Info: www.losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com

ADULT COED SOFTBALL

DP League standings as of July 28. MONDAY LEAGUE: =1. Killer Dana W-2, L-1, T-0; =1. Feel the Heat W-2, L-1, T-0; =3. The Blasters W-1, L-2, T-0; =3. Scared Hitless W-1, L-2, T-0. WEDNESDAY LEAGUE: 1. Team Ricardo’s W-3, L-0, T-0; =2. Dirty Ball Tossers W-2, L-1, T-0; =2. Bring Out the Gimp W-2, L-1, T-0; =2. The Green Team W-2, L-1, T-0; =5. Luxe Restaurant & Martini Bar W-0, L-3, T-0; =5. Balls-n-Dolls W-0, L-3, T-0.

By David Zimmerle Dana Point Times

Dana Point Times August 5–11, 2011

BASEBALL

Lynx vs. Sparks, Staples Center

S C O R E B OA R D

Tanner Foust races to a silver finish, Ryan Sheckler skates to bronze

t was mayhem in the streets of Downtown Los Angeles July 28 to 31 as X Games 17 came to close with its annual group of medalists in a whole spectrum of events. Area action sports stars Tanner Foust (Capistrano Beach / Rally Car Racing, SuperRally), Rhys Millen (San Juan Capistrano / Rally Car Racing, SuperRally) and Ryan Sheckler (San Clemente / Skateboard Street Men’s) faced off against an international field of competitors with two of the three men bringing home medals. In the RallyCross Finals on Sunday, July 31, Brian Deegan went on to claim the gold medal with Foust taking the silver when the event came to a close. Though Foust added to his collection of RallyCross medals coming in second place—his second silver medal in the event overall—it was a bittersweet finish for the defending champion. “I held up my teammate a little bit, but going 1-2 for Rockstar, you can’t complain,” Foust said. San Juan Capistrano’s Millen finished out the finals in sixth place. In the Men’s Skate Street Finals, defending champion and San Clemente hero Sheckler wrapped Summer X17 in third place with the bronze medal.

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Mariners vs. Angels, FC Dallas vs. LA Angel Stadium Galaxy, Home August 5, 7:05 p.m. Depot Center

ADULT COED KICKBALL Tanner Foust gets air off the berm competing in Rally Cross at Summer X Games 17. Courtesy of Eric Lars Bakke/ESPN Images. Inset courtesy of Matt Morning/Shazamm/ESPN Images.

It was 16-year-old California native Nyjah Huston of Huntington Beach who ended up knocking out a field of heavy talent to become the youngest man to win X Games Skateboard Street. Huston, who was the repeat silver medalist in 2009 and 2010, laid down impressive runs with technical tricks, including a kickflip backside tailslide spinout and a huge hard flip off the rooftop. Brazilian Luan Oliveira also shook up the competition. After getting second in the fan vote at the 2010 X Games Real Street competition, Oliveira went for a bigger prize in 2011, earning the silver medal in Skateboard Street. Sheckler pulled out all the stops in his hunt for a potential fourth gold medal, but still went home happy with his bronze hardware. “Every contest is different, and it can be anyone’s day at any time,” Sheckler said. DP

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The Blue Ball Crushers kickball team (Front row L to R) Kambria Fischer, Hillary Yacobucci, Juan Gutierrez, Claire Cote, John-Luke Fredericks; (Middle row L to R) Sarah Oberholtzer, Shayla Sabin, Justin Cote, Sue Ervin, Emily Jensen, Patrick Hansen, Robbie Moore; (Back row L to R) Rudy Ramirez, Ken Laperruque and Raul Orozco crushed the Mahe Sliders 6-0 on Wednesday night. Photo by Andrea Swayne

DP League standings as of July 28. MONDAY LEAGUE: 1. Cobra Kai W-3, L-0, T-0; =2. Booze on 1st W-2, L-1, T-0; =2. BOHICA W-2, L-1, T-0; =4. Chuggin Monkeys W-1, L-2, T-0; =4. bAllstars W-1, L-2, T-0; 6. Pain Killers W-0, L-3, T-0. WEDNESDAY LEAGUE: =1. Dirtbags W-3, L-0, T-0; =1. Grass Kickers W-3, L-0, T-0; =3. Mahe Sliders W-1, L-1, T-1; =3. Ballbarians W-1, L-1, T-1; =5. Skills that Kill W-0, L-3, T-0; =5. Blue Ball Crushers W-0, L-3, T-0.

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Grom of the WEEK Sebastian Mendes

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Age: 9, Agoura Hills Sebastian “Bash” Mendes is already keenly aware of the dedication it takes to push his surfing to the next level, and he’s more than willing to put in the time. As one of only a few surfers his age near his home town of Agoura Hills, Sebastian spent last summer commuting back and forth to surf Lowers—his “favorite break of all time.” According to his dad Anthony, the commute was costly; prompting the family to make San Clemente Sebastian’s full-time home this summer. And Sebastian is making the most of it. Putting in a minimum of two sessions per day—often more than eight hours total—he has been progressing rapidly. Having won the U9 Shortboard division in WSA last season—and ageing up—Sebastian is focused on tackling the U10 with a vengeance this season. Photo by Sheri Crummer/seasister.com His goal is to win a title in every age division by the time he graduates to a new age group. As serious as Sebastian is about surfing, he’s also known for his sense of humor. Fellow surfers report being entertained by Sebastian’s “comedic stylings” in the lineup and say he can often be heard joking and singing while awaiting his next wave. Sebastian also works hard in school and has even been known to write notes—multiplication tables, for example—on decals he sticks to the deck of his board so he can study between waves. —Andrea Swayne

Still in the Mix

BOARD SHORTS Dale Velzy Classic and Luau Set for September 17 For more than two decades the Doheny Longboard Surfing Association has been holding the Dale Velzy Classic and Luau at Doheny State Beach. This year’s event is set for Saturday, September 17. The contest and luau is held in honor of Dale Velzy—one of the most famous surfboard shapers of all time. The contest kicks off at 7 a.m. and luau festivities begin at 3 p.m. The luau will include Hawaiian food, a Polynesian review, raffles, awards and a live band. For more info or to sign up, contact DLSA President Mark Calkins at mc250c@aol.com.

Day five of the US Open of Surfing kicks off with a handful of local surfers advancing on in Men’s Prime competition By Andrea Swayne Dana Point Times

s Day 5 of the Nike US Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach kicked off on the morning of August 3, a handful of San Clemente surfers were still in the mix. Here’s a quick recap of how local surfers have fared so far in ASP (Association of Surfing Professionals) Prime competition so far. Capistrano Beach surfer Luke Davis, having earned a string of three second place finishes in the Men’s Trials posted a third place finish on Tuesday in the Round of 96 behind heat winner Australia’s Mick Fanning and runner up Aritz Aranburu (EUK). Kolohe Andino of San Clemente made it out of his Round of 96 heat in second place behind heat winner Adam Melling of Australia. Day 4 also saw San Clemente’s Patrick

UPCOMING EVENTS San Clemente surfer Patrick Gudauskas won his Round of 96 heat at the US Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach Tuesday. Photo by Hurley

and Tanner Gudauskas in the same heat. Patrick posted a 16.33 two wave score (out of 20) and Tanner a 14.93 to go one and two over Brazilians Leonardo Neves’ 10.56 and Caio Ibelli’s 10.00. Nathan Yeomans killed his heat with a winning score of 13.27 over runner up Miguel Pupo (12.03). The morning of Day 5 saw both Patrick and Tanner Gudauskas advance out of their respective Round 2 (Round of 48) heats. As of press time Andino and Yeo-

mans were yet to paddle out. Stay tuned to www.sanclementetimes. com for updates on local surfers as they advance through this last ASP Prime event before the mid-year points cut off in the 2011 ASP World Title series. The US Open continues through August 7. For a live webcast and a complete schedule, including ASP Women’s and Pro Junior surfing, skate, BMX, art, concerts and more, log on to www.usopenofsurfing. com. DP

Original Cover Art for Sale Drew Brophy is offering the painting created for the DP Times Green Issue

n April the Dana Point Times, San Clemente Times and The Capistrano Dispatch published a special pullout section as part of the newspapers’ “Green Issue.” World renowned San Clemente surf artist Drew Brophy created an original piece of artwork to grace the section’s cover. Now, he is offering the painting for sale on his website. Panhe—an image inspired by Brophy’s visit to an Earth Day celebration at the site of an estimated 9,500-year-old Acjachemen village and sacred burial site of the same name in the San Mateo campground—is a 27-inch by 21-inch painting, framed in a distressed style wood frame. Titles were added to the picture electronically for the newspaper. The original painting contains only the image itself. “I heard the songs of the Acjachemen/Juaneño Indians and was inspired,” said Brophy. “They spoke of how their songs have echoed through San Mateo Creek for hundreds of years and in my painting, I imagined the land as it once was.” To see this and Brophy’s other artwork available for sale, log on to www.drewbrophy.com, click on “store” then on “original art.” —Andrea Swayne DP Dana Point Times August 5–11, 2011

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July 30-August 7: U.S. Open of Surfing, Huntington Beach, Pier August 6-7: WSA Gatorade Championship Tour Event No. 1, San Onofre State Beach, Trail 6 August 20-21: NSSA Southwest Explorer Event No. 1, Huntington Beach, 9th Street September 3-4: NSSA Southwest Open Event No. 1, Oceanside, South Jetty

Surf ForecasT Water temp: 60-63˚F Water visibility and conditions: Local: 15-20’ Fair-Good; Catalina: 15-25’+ Good Remarks: A mix of peaking Southwest swell and building Northwest windswell offers fun surf on Thursday. Surge is light and visibility is good, making for fair-good diving conditions overall. Short range: Size is in the 3-4’ occ. 5’(waistchest occ. head high) zone on Thursday as a Southwest groundswell tops out and Northwest windswell increases slightly. Friday offers more 2-4’+(knee-waist-shoulder high) waves off a mix of old and new Southwest swell, small Northwest windswell, and some possible SouthSoutheast tropical swell. Conditions look clean for the mornings and generally fair overall. Long range: Fun surf continues over the weekend off a mix of Southern Hemi, possible SouthSoutheast tropical swell, and small Northwest windswell. Conditions look clean for the mornings, with size in the 3-4’+ occ. 5’(waist-shoulder occ. head high) range at good breaks this weeekend. Stay tuned to Surfline.com.