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VOLUME 5, ISSUE 7

A Cetacean Celebration Dana Point kicks off its 41st Annual Festival of Whales March 3

INSIDE: Festival of Whales Event Program

A Gray whale lifts its massive tail fluke above the water in preparation for a dive.

Photo by Doug Thompson

City Bans Foam Food Containers, One Step Closer to Bag Ban

Police Chief Announces Retirement

Blake: Older Singles Sound Off on Matchmakers

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LOCAL NEWS & IN-DEPTH REPORTING

City and Business Calendar SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 Bulky Item Disposal and Recycling Event 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. The city is teaming up with waste hauler CR&R to host bulky item cleanup day. Large appliances, business machines, green waste and other large items will be accepted for free. Fluorescent light tubes and household batteries will also be collected. Goodwill Industries will be on hand to accept donated items.

Hazardous waste such as paint, motor oil and fertilizers will not be accepted.

Collection locations will be at Dana

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Hills High School, 33333 Golden Lantern and Palisades Elementary, 26462 Via Sacramento. For more information call 949.248.3571 or log on to www.danapoint.org.

Recycling Event at Dana Hills High 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Dana Hills High School, 33333 Golden Lantern, hosts its next community recycling event. Future events will be held March 10 and 24, April 21, May 5 and 19 and June 16. Events will be held rain or shine.

For more info, email president@ dhhsptsa.com.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27 Planning Commission Meeting 6 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers, 33282 Golden Lantern, 949.248.3563, www.danapoint.org.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29 Sunrise Rotary Club 7 a.m. The Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club will meet at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort, 25135 Park Lantern, Dana Point, 949.493.2759, www.MonarchBeachRotary.com

DANA POINT’S TOP 5 HOTTEST TOPICS

What’s Up With...

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…the Plastic Bag Ban?

THE LATEST: City Council on Tuesday voted 4-1 to approve “second” first reading of an ordinance that would ban point of sale distribution of single-use plastic bags at retail establishments.

The first reading at the February 7 meeting was passed 4-1 (Councilman Bill Brough dissenting) with the requirement that an 18-month compliance exemption period for small businesses with gross taxable revenues under $4 million per year be added, as well as a specific definition of reusable plastic bags.

Brough again cast the lone “No” vote after introducing his own proposed ordinance favoring a more holistic approach to the problem by declaring the city a litter free zone rather than passing piecemeal bans against specific types of litter.

Members of the local business community spoke in favor of Brough’s proposal and against imposing bans that they say will cause financial hardship to struggling businesses.

Representatives from environmental groups lauded the plan calling it necessary citing water quality and environmental professionals’ strong support of the ban.

Councilman Scott Schoeffel called Brough’s proposal a good compliment to the ordinance, rather than an alternative. Mayor Lara Anderson advised that the Dana Point Destiny Committee be formally directed to work on a program to incentivize business compliance for future Council consideration.

WHAT’S NEXT: Paper bag fees included in other cities’ ordinances were not included in Dana Point’s ordinance though an amendment may be possible pending the results of an ongoing L.A. lawsuit brought by a plastics manufacturing group likening such fees to an illegal tax.

Dana Point Times February 24–March 1, 2012

The ordinance will be brought back to council for a second and final reading.

Upon approval it will take effect 30 days from adoption date.

FIND OUT MORE: www.danapoint.org —Andrea Swayne

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…the Polystyrene Foam Ban?

THE LATEST: City Council on Tuesday voted 4-1 (Councilman Bill Brough dissenting) adopt an ordinance banning the use of expanded polystyrene food service ware at local food vendors, city facilities and city sponsored events.

The ordinance does not apply to foods packaged outside the city and foam packaging used for uncooked meat, fish, poultry or eggs provided for consumption without further preparation.

WHAT’S NEXT: The effective date of adoption of the ordinance is 30 days following Tuesday’s second reading vote. However, a six month grace period was included to “give time for establishing an outreach and education program to inform the business community of the reasons for the Ordinance and what is allowed.” The effective date of implementation will therefore be in August.

The ordinance also carries a provision allowing the City Manager to exempt a retail food vendors or restaurant for up to one additional year with proof of undue hardship.

FIND OUT MORE: See www.danapointtimes.com for the full ordinance. —AS

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...Police Chief’s Retirement?

THE LATEST: Dana Point Police Services

Chief Lt. Mark Levy on Tuesday announced his plan to retire.

Levy referred to his over five-year stint as Chief as one of the greatest experiences of his 30-year career.

“I’ve had many great assignments in my career and I would hate to demean any of them by saying that this is my absolute best assignment, but I’m going to go out on a limb and say that this is the best job I’ve ever had in law enforcement,” he said.

City Councilmembers and staff praised the Chief and the legacy he will leave including accomplishments such as the award-winning “Hide It, Lock It or Lose It” anti-theft campaign that Levy established.

The campaign has reduced property theft by roughly 40 percent since its inception of 2009.

WHAT’S NEXT: Levy said he will officially be leaving the post on March 21.

FIND OUT MORE: Stay tuned. —AS

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…a Public Art Master Plan?

THE LATEST: City Council on Tuesday voted unanimously to pass an ordinance authorizing the city to apply for grant funds from the National Endowment for the Arts and authorizing the Mayor to sign a letter of support for the development of a Public Art Master Plan.

The staff reports says the Endowment is accepting “creative placemaking projects that contribute toward the livability of communities and help transform them into lively, beautiful, and sustainable places with the arts at their core.”

WHAT’S NEXT: The city’s application will be submitted before the March 1, 2012 deadline. Grant awards will be announced in July.

The application requests $50,000 to de-

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velop the city’s first Public Art Master Plan If successful, the grant would require matching funds of $50,000 be transferred from the Art in Public Places Reserve Fund and that public input and direction be provided by the Arts and Culture Commission, Planning Commission and City Council.

FIND OUT MORE: www.danapoint.org.

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...SONGS?

THE LATEST: Anti-nuclear activists continue to call for independent radiation readings and studies of cancer rates as a result of San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station.

Both reactors at the Southern California Edison-run power plant remain offline.

Unit 3 was pulled from service January 31 after a radiation leak, prompting the Nuclear Regulatory Commission last week to call for a reactor inspection. Unit 2 was taken offline for scheduled maintenance and upgrades in January and has required the plugging of some of its steam generator tubes.

In San Clemente, the City Council there did opt to ask city staff to prepare a report detailing what agencies collect radiation measurements in the area.

The turnout of dozens of protesters, dressed in their signature red, comes amid growing woes at neighboring San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station.

On January 27, a contract plant worker fell into a reactor pool and an ammonia leak November 1 forced SCE to issue an NRC-required alert.

WHAT’S NEXT: A “follow-up focused baseline inspection” must now be performed on Unit 3.

FIND OUT MORE: Visit www.danapointtimes.com. —Stacie N. Galang www.danapointtimes.com

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DP Sheriff’s Blotter SPONSORED BY

Dana Point Police Services www.HideitLockitOrLoseit.com COMPILED BY ANDREA SWAYNE 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, February 20 DISTURBANCE Pacific Coast Highway, 32800 Block (6:09 a.m.) A female transient was reported for disturbing the peace inside Starbucks. The woman was upset that someone had thrown her backpack away after she left it on the patio. The transient called 911 from a payphone saying she would be at the dumpster pulling her things out and wanted to press charges against whoever threw her stuff away. She told police she managed to get her stuff back but her ID was still missing and if officers want to know who she is, they can dig in the trash for it.

DISTURBANCE Pacific Coast Highway, 32800 Block (4:42 a.m.) An informant reported a backpack was left on the patio at Starbucks. The caller told police they believed it meant someone was living there although no person was present at the time.

Sunday, February 19 BURGLARY IN PROGRESS Calle Portola, 34500 Block (6:52 a.m.) A caller told deputies her husband caught a man breaking into their neighbor’s motorhome and went chasing the subject down the street. The burglar was described as a man in his 30s or 40s wearing a flannel shirt, sunglasses and having shaggy brown hair. The subject was also reportedly carrying a cordless drill.

TRAFFIC HAZARD Cove Road / Dana Point Harbor Drive (2:09 a.m.) The Orange County Fire Authority responded when a fire hydrant was found sheared off. No vehicle was seen in the area.

Saturday, February 18 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Niguel Road, 33800 Block (4:55 p.m.)

A man in his 20s, about 5 feet 6 inches tall with a blonde buzz cut and wearing all black clothing and sunglasses was reportedly sitting on a bench in front of the library bothering patrons. The subject

Have You Been Flocked?

Flamingos are landing on lawns to benefit high school music programs

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ity Councilwoman Lara Anderson opened her front door a few days ago to discover a large flock of pink flamingos on her front lawn. She had been “flocked.”

Flamingo flocking is a fundraising program created to benefit the Dana Hills High School Instrumental Music Foundation.

Donors choose how many flamingos will land on a friend’s lawn along with a sign announcing that a donation has been made in the recipient’s name.

“This is a great way to support the high school music programs and it’s a lot of fun too,” said Anderson, before sending the leggy pink plastic birds on their way to the next house—the home of fellow City Councilmember Scott Schoeffel.

Participants can choose to send a small flock (8-12 flamingos) for $25 or a large flock (15-20) for $45 and may also elect to donate $30 for “flock insurance” preventing friends from flocking you back. Flock insurance remains in effect for the remainder of the 2012 flocking season.

Flamingos roost for two full days before migrating to their next destination. They Dana Point Times February 24–March 1, 2012

The home of City Councilwoman Lara Anderson was “flocked” to benefit the Dana Hills High School Instrumental Music Foundation. Courtesy photo

may also be moved the same day by passing them on to another home for the discounted rate of $20.

Contact flamingopatrol@gmail.com or call Wendy at 949.683.7657 for questions or to send the flock to a friend’s house. DP —Andrea Swayne Page 4

had also been following a juvenile around the library earlier in the day.

DISTURBANCE Domingo Avenue, 25900 Block (4:52 p.m.) A 14-year-old male neighbor was reported to police for disrupting the caller’s small family party and destroying their decorations.

ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY Alcazar Drive, 33800 Block (3:40 p.m.)

Animal Control was contacted when a subject was reported to police for allegedly abusing a small dog.

MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATIONS Dana Strand road, 34300 Block (1:41 p.m.) A caller reported a man smoking a pipe in the park in violation of the municipal code. The informant, who repeatedly calls to report smokers, was asked to stop calling for this type of violation. The caller was also told again that deputies must observe this type of infraction and will not be responding to these calls.

DISTURBANCE/FAMILY DISPUTE Mariner Drive, 23700 Block (10:11 a.m.)

A caller reported her husband would not leave her alone and was refusing to leave after the two had a verbal fight over finding a text from a female on her husband’s phone that morning. An 11-year-old was in the residence. The husband was just leaving as deputies arrived. No one was taken into custody.

Friday, February 17 DISTURBANCE El Encanto, 34000 Block (9:11 p.m.)

A caller told deputies her daughter’s friend’s mother was “going crazy.” She said the woman was frantically telling kids to clean the house and to throw their suitcases and purses over the fence.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Mariner Drive, 23700 Block (7:19 p.m.)

Authorities were called regarding a group of subjects going door-to-door selling things. At homes where no one answered the door, the subjects were checking the door handles.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Golden Lantern, 34500 Block (1:26 p.m.)

A shop employee called police to report a woman wearing a purple beanie, gray vest and camo pants loitering near the business and yelling obscenities. A 5-foot 1-inch tall woman in her 50s was arrested, cited and released.

DISTURBANCE El Encanto, 34000 Block (7:27 a.m.)

A caller reported an ongoing problem with a female neighbor who yells and curses very loudly and pounds on the walls. The dispatcher could hear the subject over the phone line.

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HARBORING THE GOOD LIFE: By Lisa Zawaski, Senior Water Quality Engineer, City of Dana Point

The Dirt on Composting

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hat is composting?

Composting is the controlled natural decomposition of organic material such as leaves, grass, fruit and vegetable scraps. Composting is a natural way to take our food and yard waste and return it to the earth for the cycle of life to continue. Essentially it is nature’s way of recycling. Micro organisms break down the materials into nutrient rich soil called compost or humus.

Composting is an important component of environmentally sustainable communities because it diverts valuable organic matter from landfills and reduces the amount of waste that must be transported from neighborhoods to waste disposal and processing facilities. Yard trimmings and food scraps, together, make up one of the largest components of residential trash. Backyard composting is one of the most economical and effective methods of recycling these organic materials.

Composting is also an excellent way to enrich soil in gardens, yards and planters.

Amending soil with compost can conserve water, reduce runoff, reduce the need for fertilizer and increase plant vigor and pest resistance.

There are two basic methods for com-

posting: worm composting (vermicomposting or vermiculture) and bin or pile composting. In general, worm composting is used mostly for food scraps and backyard bin Lisa Zawaski or pile composting is used mostly for yard debris.

Vermicomposting uses worms to decompose organic waste. Plain and simple, when worms eat organic waste, they excrete a nutrient-rich fertilizer (worm castings). You may have seen bags of worm castings being sold at your local nursery but by learning how to vermicompost, you can make your own.

Bin or pile composting uses naturally existing organisms to decompose the landscaping debris into a rich soil like material.

Can I do this? Yes, you can! I admit I was a little apprehensive to start composting at home at first. I thought “Do I really want a bin with worms and food scraps in my backyard by choice? What if it smells?

Won’t it start to mold? Will it take a lot of time and effort to maintain?” But, I have been pleasantly surprised (and relieved) to find out that I do want a worm com-

posting bin in my backyard and I haven’t encountered any of the issues that I was concerned about. I’ve had my worm composting bin since September without problem and I’ve found that it’s very low maintenance and easy. I simply collect my veggie scraps, coffee grounds and other appropriate food scraps in a container that I keep in my fridge marked “worm food” (which is quite a conversation starter and ultimately leads to a visit to the worm bin in my backyard). I “feed” the worms once a week. I also use shredded paper from the office and yard debris to maintain the proper balance in the bin. I look forward to the castings that I will have for my spring garden.

Want to Learn More? Come see the City of Dana Point’s booth at Ocean Awareness Day on Sunday, March 4, 2012 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Baby Beach, as part of the Festival of Whales free events.

We’ll have the Public Works team’s worm bin with our wriggly friends to play with and information about the upcoming workshops as noted below to get you excited to start your own composting at home.

Throughout 2012, the city will be sponsoring the following composting

workshops (you only need to attend one session). For the small registration fee of $10, you’ll learn how to have your own compost system at home. Dana Point residents will receive a $50 voucher good towards the purchase price of the composting bins available at the workshops. The workshops will be offered on the following days at the time and location noted below. We hope to see you there.

Dana Point Composting Workshops Saturday, April 21; Saturday, May 26; Saturday, June 9; Saturday, September 8, 8:30-10:30 a.m. at the Dana Point Community Center, 34052 Del Obispo. For more information: please call 949.248.3571 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) DP PLEASE NOTE: The opinions offered here are 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.

GETTING OUT

JAVIER COLON COMES TO THE COACH HOUSE Javier Colon is the first voice of The Voice. Just a year ago, Colon was working in the music industry, singing and writing his “acoustic soul” under his own label. But then came The Voice, NBC’s answer to “American Idol.” Now, he’s got a recording contract, a $100,000 prize and is playing the Coach House on March 2. Colon was invited to audition for The Voice in early 2011, and almost skipped it because of another commitment. He went anyways, singing Cyndi Lauper’s Time After Time. All four judges, Adam Levine, Cee-Lo Green, Blake Shelton and Christina Aguilera indicated they wanted to work with him, and Colon chose Levine, of Maroon 5, on his way to winning. His original song and debut single Stitch By Stitch sold more than 145,000 and peaked at No. 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart during its first week of digital sales. Colon performed Stitch

By Stitch on the Tonight Show With Jay Leno. His new album, Come Through for You, was released on Universal Republic Records. The debut single from the album is “As Long As We Got Love” and features Natasha Bedingfield. Colon plays at 6 p.m. on March 2 at the Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, Tickets are $25. Call 949.496.8930 or see www.thecoachhouse.com. —Jonathan Volzke

YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER

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

friday

PROOF 7 p.m. The Cabrillo Playhouse presents its newest drama production with a gala pre-show reception with appetizers, drinks and a meet and greet with cast and directors (no additional charge). Tickets $20. Regular shows through March 18. 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente, 949.492.0465, www.cabrilloplayhouse.org.

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AMERICA 8 p.m. Classic rock band plays at The Coach House, also with Beyond Conception and Don Brennan.

Tickets $75. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

JIM & MORNING NICHOLS 7:30 p.m. Renowned guitarist and his vocalist wife perform for the Lord of the Strings Concert Series at the Dana Point Community House. Tickets $25. 24642 San Juan Ave., Dana Point, 949.842.2227, www.lordofthestringsconcerts.com.

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BIRD WALK 8 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Join guest leaders Robert Scrimger and Gary Meredith for a bird walk at The Reserve/ Richard and Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy. Cost $5-$10; members free. Call for info and directions, 949.489.9778, www.theconservancy.org.

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VISTA HERMOSA SPORTS PARK GRAND OPENING 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Special event to celebrate the opening of the sports park. 987 Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente, www.san-clemente.org.

FAMILY STORYTELLING 1 p.m. An hour of nature stories told by beekeeper and professional storyteller Diane Wyzga at The Ecology Center. Free event.

32701 Alipaz St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.443.4223, www.TheEcologyCenter.org.

LIVE OAK REVIEW 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Live music at Wind and Sea Restaurant. 34699 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.6500, www.windandsearestaurants.com.

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FAMILY STYLE 8 p.m.-11 p.m. Live band set with dinner and dancing at Salt Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com.

CLEMENTINE DOES THE DIRTY DEED 8 p.m. An adult only play at Camino Real Playhouse. Tickets $18.

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

HEART 8 p.m. Special concert at the Honda Center.

Tickets start at $21.50. 2695 E. Katella, Anaheim, 714.704.2500, www.hondacenter.com.

sunday

SOUL FOOD: VISIONS OF ONENESS 11 a.m. Free event at The Baha’i Center with the theme on diverse aspirations for the unity of the human race, also featuring award-winning guitarist Eric Harper. 3316 Avenida Del Presidente, San Clemente, 949.981.8805, www.soulfoodOC.com.

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WYLAND ART LESSONS IN THE WILD 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. Special art event by Dana Wharf aboard the Ocean Adventure Catamaran. Cost $44-$59. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

KID’S PET PARADE 1 p.m. The San Juan Capistrano Fiesta Association presents the annual Kid’s Pet Parade at Cook/La Novia Park where children aged 12 and under can bring their pets in costume for contests. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. Each contest has a $3 entry fee. Corner of La Novia and Calle Arroyo, San Juan Capistrano, www.swallowsparade.org

monday

WINE + SIGN 6:30 p.m. The San Clemente Abolitionists invite you to an evening in support of California Against Slavery at The Cellar. Put an initiative on the ballot by signing your name at our wine event. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

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FAMILY PAJAMA STORY TIME 7 p.m. The Dana Point Library. 33841 Niguel Road, Dana Point, 949.496.5517, www.ocpl.org.

MONDAY NIGHT LAUGHS 9 p.m.-11 p.m. Live stand-up comedy at Hennessey’s Tavern. 34111 La Plaza, Dana Point, 949.488.0121, www.hennesseystavern.com.

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tuesday

KNITLIT 6 p.m. KnitLit, the Knitting Book Group, meets the last Tuesday of the month at the library. Bring your knitting or other craft project and discuss the book “I Feel Bad About My Neck” by Nora Ephron. 31495 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.1752, www.ocpl.org.

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WILL HEARD 9 p.m. Music at BeachFire. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

CHERYL SILVERSTEIN 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Jazz and pop standards at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

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JASON FOSTER & BRANDI SMITH 6 p.m.9 p.m. Acoustic music at Salt Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com.

DAN LEFLER 7 p.m. Live music at Renaissance.

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

thursday

MUSIC OF THE WORLD 2012 PART 1: SOUTH AMERICA 7 p.m. Special event at Casa Romantica showcasing the music of South America featuring Dr. Alfredo Orlando Ortiz, Paraguayan harpist. Members, $25; non-members, $30; students/children, $12. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

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LOS RIOS GARDEN ANGELS 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Meet at the Montanez Adobe inside Los Rios Park to volunteer at the park, meet friends and more. Bring gloves. 31661 Los Rios St., San Juan Capistrano, 949.606.6386, www.goinnative.net.

BULLETS AND OCTANE 8 p.m. Concert at The Coach House. Tickets $15. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.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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Young at Art

Welcome to Dana Point

Festival of Whales infused with fresh artistic talent of Dana Hills High School students

BY LA R A A NDE R SON, M AYOR OF DA NA PO I NT

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elcome to Dana Point and our 41st annual Festival of Whales. Whether this is your first visit or you are a resident of our beautiful seaside community, this year’s Festival and the whales it celebrates are sure to delight.

We’ve already seen spectacular pods of Orcas, Humpback whales and literally tons of Gray whales. What will you see on a whale watching excursion?

On land, we have a fun-filled lineup of family-friendly events starting with our hometown parade on Saturday, March 3. Retired pro football player Jim Everett will be the 2012 Celebrity Grand Marshal and Dana Point’s own Lindsay Steinriede, 2011 Woman’s World Champion Long Board Champion, will be the Community Grand Marshal. The parade starts 10 a.m. on Pacific Coast Highway at Selva Road and travels down PCH terminating at the Whale of a Block Party in La Plaza Park.

The Dana Point Historical Society is continuing their tradition of a live reading of our namesake Richard Henry Dana’s book, Two Years Before the Mast. Over 100 volunteer readers will take turns to complete a public reading of the entire book in approximately 15 hours over three days.

Stop by the Nature Interpretive Center on Scenic Drive above the Harbor and have a listen, March 2, 3 and 4.

The Harbor is filled with art and music

during the entire Festival of Whales. Along the boardwalk, the Dana Point Fine Art Association will be hosting a show and sale. There will also be Art in the Park at Dana Point Harbor Drive and Island Way, movies, the Harbor Music Series, worldclass jazz, a concert at Baby Beach and much more.

How about some food? There are delicious pancake breakfasts on March 4 and 11 hosted by our local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9934 and Ladies Auxiliary and Doheny Longboard Surfing Association.

They’re great breakfasts for a great cause.

Enjoy BBQ at Baby Beach. New this year is the first ever Whale of a Clam Chowder Cook Off featuring teams from some of the best local restaurants and the City of Dana Point. Proceeds from the Cook Off benefit a fantastic organization called Fish for Life that enhances the lives of those with special needs.

Dana Point is an active community and the Festival of Whales reflects our commitment to health and fitness with numerous activities like tidepool hikes, walking tours, stand-up paddling clinics, a Dana Outrigger Canoe Club race, the Mickey Muñoz Mongoose Cup and the Festival of Whales Grunion Run, March 11.

All these events and lots more are on the Festival of Whales program. There’s so much to do and see; plan to spend the weekend, or two, in Dana Point. And, like the whales do each year, I hope you’ll come back too. DP

Join the Migration for Less with Metrolink and OCTA

BY A N D R EA SWAYNE

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oin the migration at the Dana Point Festival of Whales and let OCTA and Metrolink get you there for less. Buy a weekend pass—valid for system-wide travel from 7 p.m. Friday through midnight on Sunday—for just $10. Weekend passes are available at any Metrolink station ticket vending machine.

To get to the Festival of Whales from the San Juan Capistrano Metrolink station, take OCTA Bus Route 91 South to Dana Point.

Bicycle riders—look for one of Metrolink’s special bicycle cars marked with large yellow “Bicycle Car” signs and take your bike onboard. Ride Metrolink to the San Juan Capistrano station and then hop on your bike and ride the bikeway to Dana Point and the Festival.

Full train and bus schedules can be found at www.octa.net/whalesfestival2012.aspx.

Using public transportation to and from the Festival is not only an environmentally friendly way to attend, a ride aboard a bus or train can add to the adventure and get you

great discounts at area businesses. Below are a few of the special deals riders can enjoy.

• Present Metrolink, OCTA bus pass or 91 Express Lanes transponder and save 50 percent off Dana Wharf and Ocean Institute whale watching excursion ticket prices.

Advanced reservations required. Call Dana Wharf at 949.496.5794 ext. 7 and Ocean Institute, 949.496.2274 ext. 0 for reservations.

• Present Metrolink, OCTA bus pass or 91 Express Lanes transponder and receive a special room rate of $69, single or double occupancy, at the Dana Point Marina Inn, 24800 Dana Point Harbor Drive, 949.496.1203, www.danapointmarinainn.com. DP

BY A N DREA SWAY N E

Sarah Stanley

Lauren Black

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hen the artwork of 2011 Dana Hills High School grad Carver Moore— now studying film editing at the Academy of Art in San Francisco—was chosen as the official logo for the Dana Point Festival of Whales; he was one of the few people surprised by it.

Festival coordinator Penny Elia approached Moore’s digital photography teacher Natalie Hribar-Kelly near the end of last school year with an idea to engage the talented art students from Dana Hills High School as contributors to the annual event.

Elia, Hribar-Kelly and her fellow art instructors were impressed—but not surprised—by the abundance of creativity and technical ability displayed by all who submitted logo designs. And they were delighted that Moore’s standout work will represent this year’s Festival of Whales.

Moore said he was surprised and excited to be recognized in this way. And the fact that his design represents a local event that was a big part of his life growing up in Dana Point was a bonus.

“I feel honored but a bit strange too, because this is the first time my work will be widely viewed by the public,” said Moore.

The top five submitted works were

Dana Hills High School class of 2011 graduate Carver Moore stands by the Festival of Whales logo he designed. Photo by Andrea Swayne

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Frankie Michinock

Renee Richardson

rounded out by entries from Sarah Stanley, Lauren Black, Frankie Michinock and Renee Richardson.

Inspired by the designs, student involvement quickly grew to include an opportunity for students to show their work at Art in the Park—the exhibition of work by local artists now in its third successful year at the Festival of Whales.

To prepare, a group of 90 students from all high school visual art departments was invited on a January field trip, whale watching aboard a Dana Wharf boat, interaction with professional guest artists and a tour of the Ocean Institute and its historic tallship Brig Pilgrim.

Moore even took a break from his college studies and returned to Dana Point to attend—the same day when posters, signs and banners with his logo had their debut around town.

The trip was designed to serve as inspiration and motivation, not only for next year’s logo competition, but also to spark the creativity of the students creating works for display at the Art in the Park.

“It was a perfect opportunity for our students to venture out and get inspired to create work for the show,” said Hribar-Kelly.

“The kids are very excited about submitting designs for the 2013 festival logo and are already working on ideas. I think it’s huge for art students to gain inspiration in the field, and exposure to professional artists is very important to their education.”

Art in the Park founder, art consultant Jackie Gallagher agreed and predicted that the student art show will grow organically, just as the original show has over the years.

“This is a great way to expose kids to the possibilities of a professional art career,” said Gallagher. “We started out three years ago with 15 artists and hope to have 70 this year, plus a large group of students.”

Other plans to expand student involvement by including kids studying areas beyond the visual arts—music, theater, etc.—are already in the works.

“What better way to get the community involved in the festival than to include our youth,” Elia said. DP

Whales in the Wilderness

BY DOU G THOM P SON

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tanding on the beach gazing out to sea, you are overlooking a true wilderness—not with massive migrations of zebras and wildebeests across vast African savannahs, but instead with impressive numbers of giant animals cloaked by the ocean’s watery wilderness. One of these regular travelers, right in front of us off our local coastline, completes the longest migration of any mammal on Earth—the roughly 10,000-mile round-trip journey of the California Gray whales.

Each fall between September and October, Gray whales begin their long journey south from their traditional feeding grounds in the Arctic to the lagoons of Baja, where most were born. Their migration is triggered by the shortening days heading into winter when the ice forms and affects their food sources. They travel four to five thousand miles one way, depending on how far north they started.

Gray whales travel about as fast as we walk, completing about 100 miles in 24 hours.

Whales are marine mammals and breathe air. They must think about each breath and are not automatic breathers like us. They cannot completely fall asleep at any time or they would drown. They usually surface three to five times in a row, exhaling and taking in large amounts of air to re-oxygenate their blood; then while holding their breath, swim underwater for four to six minutes just below the surface, then repeat the process. They can stay underwater up to 20 minutes before surfacing.

Two blowholes (their nostrils) are connected directly to the lungs, so even a mouth full of water and food will not interfere with breathing. The blowholes are located on top of the head, making it easy to just slightly break the surface of the water to take in air. Gray whales’ eyes (about the size of softballs) are located on each side of their head, about seven or eight feet back from the tip of the jaw. They lack forward stereoscopic vision that we humans have and must move their entire body to see an object in front of them. They do have limited stereoscopic vision downward to aid in finding food on the seabed floor, where they filter small animals from the mud.

Gray whales reach a length of 50 feet and weigh a little less than a ton a foot (in our world of gravity). All whales are weightless in water, so slowly pulsing their large flukes (tail) moves them forward efficiently.

Baleen or filter-feeding whales, such as Gray whales, store blubber as a food source to allow them to make these long distance migrations away from their feeding grounds. They feed all summer in the foodrich northern seas, gaining literally tons of weight in blubber. Then in the fall, they head south and do not need to eat again for many months, using stored blubber as their food source.

A pregnant female Gray whale may leave the northern latitudes weighting 90,000 pounds. She will travel many weeks to Baja where she will have a 12- to 15-foot baby that can weight up to 2,000 pounds at birth. The mother whale will gently support her almost helpless baby to take

This Gray whale is taking a look around doing what is called “spy hopping.” Photo by Doug Thompson

the first few breaths of air at the surface.

Within a few hours, the baby will gain some coordination and be able to slowly swim alongside mom. The baby feeds—on rich, nourishing milk that is roughly 50 percent fat—from recessed nipples on either side of the mother’s genital slit. When the baby touches a nipple and makes a seal, the mother contracts the massive muscles around the nipple and shoots the thick milk down the baby’s throat. The baby will drink about 50 gallons a day and may grow to 70 percent of its adult length in the first year of life. Months later, when mom and her young whale return to the northern feeding areas, mom will have lost many tons of weight.

Gray whales are considered a coastal whale, meaning they normally stay within a few miles of shore, making them easy to observe during migration. Jump on a whale watching boat and become part of their mysterious journey.

Doug Thompson is a noted marine naturalist with over 30 years of studying Gray whales in the lagoons of Baja. He is the author of Whales, Touching the Mystery and is Director of Expeditions for The SummerTree Institute, a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation which conducts ongoing natural history experiences, lectures and wildlife and marine expeditions worldwide. He will be speaking March 4 at 10 a.m. at Harpoon Henry’s and can be reached at doug@summertree.org.

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Historic Festival of Whales Forty-one and Counting

BY CARLOS N. O LVERA, PRESI D ENT DANA PO I NT HI STO R ICA L SO CI ETY

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he Festival of Whales is here once again.

This year—year 41 and counting—we celebrate for the first time without Festival of Whales founder, author and Dana Point historian Doris I. Walker. Doris passed away in October but her memories and historical accounts of festivals past live on in her renowned book Dana Point: Home Port for Romance.

One such memory recorded in the book is that of the full size whale characters—Sandy, Flo, Pheena and Herb—she brought to the corner of Dana Point Harbor Drive and Island Way years ago. Only Herb remains today, a live growing whale topiary, but Doris’ mark lives on in many festival traditions Dana Point has treasured for over four decades.

Back in July of 1971 the Dana Point Harbor opened its doors (docks) to the public.

One of the first businesses to open at the wharf, and the only East Basin one that was fully constructed, was Don Hansen’s Dana Wharf Sportfishing. He moved his sportfishing operation from San Clemente and brought with him the need to share the experience of the sea with children. That was when Doris first got involved, quickly became responsible for the harbor’s public relations and created the first Festival of Whales Parade. The inaugural year was a small celebration consisting of a short walking parade of children between the only two harbor businesses at the time, Dana Wharf and the Wind & Sea. When Dana Point became a city in 1989, the first mayor, Judy Curreri, asked yours truly to organize the first parade under

city sponsorship. The route—eastward down Santa Clara, crossing Pacific Coast Highway at Violet Lantern—was chosen because we couldn’t get a permit to use PCH; or even to cross it. So we had a person hit the crosswalk signal and quickly moved parade entrants across to La Plaza where it ended at the Street Faire (today’s Block Party).

After about 10 years, City Council chose not to sponsor the parade and local organizers continued the tradition with a parade on Golden Lantern. Two years later it returned to PCH; this time with Grand Marshals Doris I. Walker, Don Hansen and I in the lead—just to name just a few.

In those early years Doris once brought Donald Duck from Disneyland to serve as Grand Marshal, as he was the only waterrelated Disney character at the time.

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But over the years Doris and others made sure to never lose sight of the fact that the real stars of the show must always be the whales.

Each year many different events take place throughout Town Center and the Harbor to celebrate Dana Point’s place along the Gray whales’ 10,000-mile annual migration and the abundance of sightings whale watchers enjoy just off our coast. In years past we had scuba sky diving into the ocean, mariachi bands, Navy parachute demonstrations and a Navy Special Boat Squadron. New this year we have a chowder cook off, professional sand sculptors and more.

Although Dana Point celebrates this year’s Festival without our beloved Doris, her mark remains in both the traditions and spirit of the event. Check it out and you too can be a part of the history of Dana Point. DP

Whale Watching

Sponsor Spotlight San Diego Gas & Electric has been a proud sponsor of the Festival of Whales for over a decade.

Their generous donations have made possible the expansion of many events and have been central to making the Festival what it is today.

Be sure to stop by the SDG&E booth at Ocean Awareness Day, Sunday, March 4, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Baby Beach grassy area. DP

Adventures Dana Wharf Whale Watching

The originator of Whale Watching in Orange County invites you to celebrate over 40 years of exceptional whale watching.

Excursions offer fun for all ages. Sightings of whales or dolphins are guaranteed or come back again and ride free. Boats depart every hour from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on festival weekends. Back by popular demand—the Whale of a Deal—all 8 a.m. tickets are just $10. For other departure times, adults are $32, senior and military $27, children 3-12 years $19 and children 2 and under are free.

Two-hour whale watching excursions following their Marine Mammal Lecture both weekends at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. are also available. Trips are narrated aboard the 63-foot, state-of-the-art OCean Adventures catamaran. Prior to the 11:30 a.m. departure, a special lecture session from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and continental breakfast at Harpoon Henry’s included with all 11:30 a.m. reservations. Tickets are $42 for adults, $29 for children 3-12 and free for children under 2. Purchase tickets online at www.zerve. com/DanaWharf/OceanAdv. Use Promo Code (FOW12) to save $5 per ticket (not valid on 8 a.m. special). For more information call 800.979.3370 or 800.590.9994 or visit www.danawharf.com.

Ocean Institute Marine Mammal Cruises

More than just a whale watch, Ocean Institute cruises aboard the R/V Sea Explorer introduce participants to whales and other marine animals using state-of-the-art equipment including satellites, plankton nets, sediment samplers and video microscopes.

Experience these magnificent animals and learn about feeding strategies, migration and behavior patterns. Cruise times are 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Festival weekends. Member pricing is $22 for adults and $19 for children 4 to 12. Non-member pricing is $35 adults, $22 children. Weekend admission to the Institute is included with the cruise ticket purchase.

For more information, call 949.496.2274 or log on to www.ocean-institute.org.

Capt. Dave’s Whale & Dolphin Safari

Get eye-to-eye with wild dolphins and whales—without getting wet—in two exclusive underwater viewing pods on board a high-speed, high-tech, sailing catamaran.

One of the most unique dolphin and whale watching experiences in the world, the boat carries only 49 so excursions are never crowded and get passengers up close to wild marine mammals. See and hear below the surface with an underwater camera and hydrophone while an experienced marine naturalist narrates how the animals live. Trips are often narrated by Capt. Dave Anderson, himself, whose award-winning film on wild

Chowder Cook Off

Photo by Andrea Swayne

dolphins and whales has drawn people from all over the world to Dana Point. The front of the boat is low to the water to get you close to the animals and an onboard micro whale and dolphin museum is fun and educational. Trips are broadcast live on www.WhaleWatchingTV.com so passengers can actually wave hello to family and friends while out on the water with the whales and dolphins. And one of the best features—Mrs. Captain Dave’s triple fudge brownies are served complimentary on every safari. Cost: $55 adults, $35 children 3-12 years old. Call 949.488.2828 or visit www.dolphinsafari.com for more information and reservations.

Dream Catcher Yacht Charters

Wouldn’t it be great to have your own custom version of a Jacques Cousteau adventure at sea? Board a luxury sailing or motor yacht skippered by an experienced Coast Guard-licensed captain for a threehour excursion for you and up to five shipmates. Prices start at just $55 per person.

Departure times are whenever you want to go—Dream Catcher works with your schedule. If you want to search for whales and dolphins and see the spectacular Southern California Riviera coastline in a more personal and intimate setting, then Dream Catcher Yacht Charters has your private yacht waiting at the dock. Passengers can learn something about sailing and boathandling, if interested, or just sit back, enjoy the voyage and scan the horizon for sea life. Shhh…hear that? The whales are gently calling your name. Dream Catcher Yachts is celebrating their 20th year in Dana Point Harbor. For more info or to book a trip, call

949.248.7100. Visit Dream Catcher online at www.dreamcatcheryachts.com.

Aventura Sailing Association

Enjoy a whale watching excursion powered by the wind aboard one of Aventura’s luxury 30-foot sailboats. Two and a half-hour trips run $35 per person, (must have at least six passengers); or enjoy a 30foot private boat for $210, (6 passengers maximum). Upgrades to larger vessels are available for an additional fee. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the serenity of being under full sail as you listen to the sounds of the sea and whales as they breach. Bring your camera and capture the whales as their tails fly high. For reservations and information call 949.493.9493 or log on to www.aventurasailing.com.

Headlands Park and Nature Interpretive Center Interested in catching a glimpse of migrating gray whales from land? Visit the Headlands Conservation Park and Nature Interpretive Center. Situated high atop the 200-foot cliffs of the headlands, the park trails and scenic overlooks offer a great vantage point for viewing the whales passing below. The three-mile trail system is open daily from 7 a.m. to sunset and Interpretive Center hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. From the Ocean Institute visitors can walk up Cove Road to the park. The Interpretive Center is located adjacent to the park, at the terminus of Green Lantern. It’s a steep walk, but the spectacular views are worth it. For more information, log on to www.danapoint.org and click on the “visitors” button then on “nature interpretive center.” DP

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Devin Hafey is delighted by the beautiful red sheephead she caught during a Fish for Life outing. This year’s Festival of Whales Clam Chowder Cook Off will raise funds to continue providing angling experiences for kids with special needs. Photo by Frank Armstrong

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new addition to this year is the first ever Festival of Whale’s Clam Chowder Cook Off. A dozen of Dana Point’s finest eateries, along with a team from the city, will compete for bragging rights to the tastiest chowder in town on Saturday, March 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. along the harbor walkway near Island Way (E12 on the map).

Tickets are $5 for five tastes or $10 for 13 and all proceeds will benefit Fish for Life, an organization that provides fun, memorable and inspirational angling experiences to young people with special needs.

“Our mission is to enhance the lives of those with special needs by hosting complimentary half-day Dana Wharf Sportfishing trips aboard the Dana Pride,” said Jim Holden, Fish for Life founder. “This event will certainly help us to extend this often lifechanging experience to more kids.”

Participating teams include: The Harbor Grill, Brio Tuscany Grille, Cannons Seafood Grill, Carlos Mexican Restaurant, Chart House, City of Dana Point, Harpoon Henry’s, Mahé, The Rib Joint, RJ’s Café, Tutor and Spunky’s Deli, The Vue at Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa and Wind & Sea Restaurant.

Prizes will be awarded in three categories—Best Chowder, Best Booth Design and People’s Choice.

Learn more about Fish for Life at www.fishforlife.org. DP —AS

EVENT MAP

Event locations coordinate with listings on pages 10 & 12

Free Shuttle

Calendar of Events Saturday, March 3, 2012 E1 Festival of Whales Parade 10 a.m. The parade features floats, bands, balloons and more related to the Festival theme, Magical Migration. Parade route runs along Pacific Coast Highway from Selva Road to Golden Lantern.

E2 Whale of a Block Party 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at La Plaza Park. Hosted by the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce, the Block Party is a fun and educational carnival-style event for the entire family.

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Drive. Over 100 volunteers read in 10-minute shifts beginning Friday, March 2 from 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

E15 Sand Sculpting Creation and Workshops 9 a.m.-Sunset. Archisand—professional sand sculptors and seven-time U.S. Open Sand Castle Competition champions—create a sculpture featuring whales and the 2012 Festival of Whales logo at Baby Beach. Sandcastle building workshops offered at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. At sunset watch as Archisand applies some cool LED colored lighting effects. See their work at www.socalsandcastles.com.

Event numbers correspond with the event map on pages 8 & 9 pancake breakfast, raffle prizes and entertainment, hosted by VFW post 9934 and Ladies Auxiliary at the OC Sailing & Event Center’s Dana Cove Room. Adults $6, $3 for children under 12.

E6 Ocean Institute Whale’s Tale Tallship Sailing Adventure 2 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

Enjoy a tallship sailing adventure and gain new insights into man’s evolving relationship with the ocean and whales.

Non-member price $40 adults, $23 children 12 and under; members—$36 adults, $21 children 12 and under (min. age 4).

E3 Live Remote KSBR 88.5 Jazz FM 9 a.m.

Stop in and visit with the DJs and staff from Radio KSBR 88.5 in the Dana Wharf courtyard area.

E11 So Cal Woodies Woodie cars will be on display at the grassy areas along the harbor walkway.

E15 Dana Outrigger Canoe Club Race In its 22nd year of historical paddling, Dana Outrigger Canoe Club will once again host a competition at Baby Beach. Spectators welcome.

E15 Ocean Awareness Day 11 a.m.– 4 p.m. Interactive displays, demonstrations and entertainment showcasing environmental programs and issues related to the ocean.

E11 So Cal Woodies Woodie cars from the Southern California Woodie Club will be on display at the grassy areas along the harbor walkway. Take a stroll and enjoy these iconic surf wagons from days past.

E11 Metropolitan Club Nash Metropolitan cars will be on display at the grassy areas along the harbor walkway.

E5 Historical Society Public Reading 9 a.m.6 p.m. The Dana Point Historical Society hosts its second public reading of Two Years Before the Mast by Richard Henry Dana Jr. Nature Interpretive Center, 34558 Scenic

Watch as Archisand sand sculptors bring the design in this concept rendering to life.

E15 Movie in the Park 6:30 p.m. Head to the grassy area at Baby Beach for a special showing of A Dolphin Tale. Free popcorn, hot beverages and snacks available. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and your own picnic.

Sunday, March 4, 2012 E8 Whale of a Pancake Breakfast 8 a.m.11 a.m. Start your day with a delicious

All Four Days

2012 Festival of Whales Merchandise T-shirts and sweatshirts will be on sale throughout the Harbor and are available for purchase online at www.festivalofwhales.com.

E10 Marine Mammal Lecture Series 10 a.m.–11 a.m. Marine mammals are among the most beloved icons of the California coast and yet much of their life history and biology remains a mystery.

Attend the Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Whale Watching marine mammal lecture series at Harpoon Henry’s to learn some of the latest discoveries about them. Enjoy a continental breakfast as special guests present recent findings on whales, dolphins, other marine mammals and sharks.

March 3: Great white shark expert Mary Blasius; March 4: Doug Thompson on Gray whales; March 10: Alisa SchulmanJaniger speaks on killer whales and March 11: Dennis Kelly on bottlenose dolphin and sea otters. Following the lecture, board the

OCean Adventures catamaran for whale watching. Lecture is free with purchase of the cruise and includes continental breakfast. Lecture and breakfast only $5 per person, at the door. For tickets visit www. danawharf.com or call 949.496.5794.

E12 Art in the Park Local artists display a variety of works on the grassy areas at the corner of Island Way and Dana Point Harbor Drive.

E6 Seashore Interpretive Family Hike 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Guided family tidepool hikes through the Dana Point Marine Protected Area with Ocean Institute naturalists. First come, first served. Sign up at the front desk of the Ocean Institute after admission is paid, no additional charge.

E6 Ocean Institute 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Take a hands-on journey into the fascinating world of whales. Activities include crafts, animal feedings, ROV driving and tidepool touch

E15 “The Amazing Adventures of Captain Don” Book Signing 1 p.m.3 p.m. Author Donna Kalez will be signing her book “The Amazing Adventures of Captain Don” in the Dana Wharf booth at Ocean Awareness Day. Books $5. Purchase includes a free spin of the prize wheel with gifts valued up to $44.

E15 Diamond Dig Noon-1 p.m. The Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club Diamond Dig lets kids and adults pay for a shovel and dig for buried treasure—cash, toys and diamonds! Dress as a pirate and receive a clue.

E15 Whale of a Rubber Ducky Race 11 a.m.2 p.m. This fun spin on a traditional “Rubber Ducky Race” will be held at Baby Beach.

Prizes awarded to the top three finishers. $6 per duck or 2 for $10; need not be present to win.

E15 Whale of a Sand Sculpting Competition 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Compete in one of five categories: castles, whales and ocean creatures, pirates and ships, Woodies and surfboards, or patriotic emblems. Judging begins at 2:30 p.m. with awards to follow. Bring your own buckets and tools. Dyes and stabilizers not allowed—all natural. Sculpting creation areas are limited—first come, first served.

E15 Whale of a BBQ Noon-4 p.m. Delicious BBQ specialties at affordable prices served up at Baby Beach. Choose from tri-tip sandwiches, mouth-watering chicken sandwiches, scrumptious salads and more.

E10 Kids Free Fishing Clinic and Fishing Trip 12 p.m.–12:30 p.m. Clinic followed by a fishing trip from 12:45 p.m.–5:45 p.m. Dana Wharf Sportfishing invites kids to a dockside clinic to learn techniques from the experts, followed by a fishing trip. Adults are $39 plus license and equipment, children 12 and under free, equipment included. Call 949.496.5794 for reservations.

E5 Historical Society Public Reading 9 a.m.noon. The Historical Society hosts its second public reading of Two Years Before the Mast at the Nature Interpretive Center, 34558 Scenic Drive. Over 100 volunteers read in 10-minute shifts. Donations gladly accepted.

tanks. Admission: $6.50 for adults and $4.50 for children (3 -12 yrs); children 2 and under and members are free.

fornia.” Screenings every hour. Also, see a live whale watching broadcast from www.

WhaleWatchingTV.com.

E7 Dana Point Fine Arts Association Show & Sale 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. The Dana Point Fine Arts Association will host an art show and sale on the Harbor Boardwalk along the boat docks in Mariner’s Village. A portion of artists’ sales will benefit the Dana Hills High School Art Department.

E8 Stand-Up Paddling Clinics 10 a.m.– 3 p.m. Join the SUP craze and learn why it’s the fastest growing water sport today.

Westwind Sailing hosts 45-minute on-thewater clinics, on the hour, $10 per person, ages 12 and up. Call 949.492.3035 for details.

E8 Sailing Rides 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Westwind Sailing teaches passengers how to sail a Capri 14. Half-hour sessions $15 per boat, three people max., ages 5 and up. Call 949.492.3035 for details.

E9 Historical Society Town Center Walking Tour 2 p.m. Meet at 34091 (corner of Blue Lantern and PCH) for an historic Town Center walking tour of commercial and residential buildings. Call 949.248.8121 or visit www.danapointhistorical.org for info.

E4 Free Film Screening and Live Whale Watching Broadcast 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Stop by the Dolphin Deck, 24440 Dana Point Harbor Drive, for a free viewing of Captain Dave’s award-winning documentary “Wild Dolphins and Whales of Southern Cali-

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E10 Harbor Music Series Noon–3 p.m.

A variety of music styles will be presented by the Dana Point Harbor Association in the Jolly Roger courtyard, Harpoon Henry grassy area and Mariner’s Village.

Calendar of Events Saturday, March 10, 2012 E15 3rd Annual Mongoose Cup 9 a.m. Join surf legend Mickey Muñoz and friends for a day of paddling fun. There will be an open fun paddle, Waterman Expo, SUP clinics and SUP relays. The event kicks off with a fun paddle, open to any type of paddling craft, and a harbor cleanup sweep. The Mongoose Cup will consist of SUP-only relays. Teams will be chosen by “luck of the draw.” Each elite Mongoose Cup safety paddler will draw names of three paddlers to complete their four-person teams. Entry includes commemorative Tshirt, BBQ lunch and a chance to paddle with Muñoz himself. Proceeds benefit the Festival of Whales, Doheny State Beach Interpretive Association and Doheny Longboard Surfing Association. Register online at http:// mongoosecup2012.eventbrite.com/ or on the beach starting at 7:30 a.m. For more info, call 714.262.8370.

• Muñoz will have a book signing following the event at the Dana Point Yacht Club.

Don’t miss this opportunity to get an autographed copy of his celebrated book No Bad Waves,Talking Story with Mickey Muñoz.

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make it today? The Commanders return for two more performances on Sunday morning at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Under the musical direction of TSgt Jim Butler, this 20-piece big band is considered one of the finest of its kind on the West Coast. From big band to contemporary, there’s something for all musical tastes. The Commanders began in 1959 as a component of the North American Air Defense (NORAD) Command Band and then merged with the Air Force Band of the Golden Gate in 1979 at Travis Air Force Base. The group has toured the western United States extensively, appeared on numerous radio and television shows, performed at Carnegie Hall, Monterey Jazz Festival, Redwood Coast Jazz Festival and with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and collaborated with the likes of Marvin Stamm, Steve Smith, Bob Hope, Walt Levinsky, Carl Saunders, and more.

E11, 12 Cal Rods Car Club 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

The Cal Rod Car Club, formed in 1954 in the San Gabriel Valley, will display approximately 50 classics and hot rods along the harbor walkway. Many of these cars have been featured in automotive magazines and received awards from the Grand National Roadster Show, L.A Roadster Show, La Verne Cool Cruise, Dr. George Charity Car Show in Palm Springs and more. For more information visit http://calrods.com.

E17 Whale of a Beach Cleanup 9 a.m.–noon Bring your work gloves and a recyclable bag or bucket and help clean up Doheny State Beach. Meet Ranger Vicki at the Lifeguard Headquarters and learn more about how you can help maintain our precious coastal resources.

E12 Whale of a Clam Chowder Cook Off 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sample a variety of tasty chowders and vote for your favorites along the Harbor walkway near Island Way. Cost: $5 for five tastes or $10 for 13.

The Commanders US Air Force Jazz Band of the Golden West. Courtesy photo

E14 The Commanders US Air Force Jazz Band of the Golden West 11 a.m.-noon and 2 p.m.4 p.m. The Commanders US Air Force Jazz Band of the Golden West performs two shows on the grass adjacent to Art in the Park. Bring blankets, beach towels or beach chairs and settle in for some great entertainment. Can’t

Event numbers correspond with the event map on pages 8 & 9

Sunday, March 11, 2012 E17 Festival of Whales Grunion Run 10K, 5K Run/Walk and Kids’ 1K Run The Grunion Run features a 10K at 7:45 a.m., 5K Run/Walk at 9 a.m., Kids’ 1K Run at 9:45 a.m. and awards at 10 a.m. FREE prerun shuttle service will begin at 6 a.m. with pick ups at the Ocean Institute, OC Sailing & Event Center and Dana Point Harbor Drive at Golden Lantern. Proceeds to benefit the Doheny State Beach Interpretive Association, a nonprofit organization that supports interpretive, educational programs at Doheny State Beach.

Pre-registration and more information is available online at www.festivalofwhalesgrunionrun.com.

• A Whale of a Pancake Breakfast will be served from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. inside Doheny State Park. Adults $6, $3 for children under 12. Bring your racing bib and receive $1 off breakfast. Proceeds from the breakfast will benefit Doheny Longboard Surfing Association and our local State Lifeguard Association.

E11, 12 Cal Rods Car Club 10 a.m.3 p.m. The Cal Rod Car Club will display approximately 50 classics and hot rods along the harbor walkway.

E10 Kids Free Fishing Clinic and Fishing Trip 12 p.m.–12:30 p.m. Clinic followed by a fishing trip from 12:45 p.m.–5:45 p.m.

Dana Wharf Sportfishing invites kids to a dockside clinic to learn techniques from the experts, followed by a fishing trip. Prizes raffled after the clinic. Fishing trip bonus—the chance to see whales, dolphins and other marine life. Adults are $39 plus license and equipment, children 12 and under free, equipment included.

Call 949.496.5794 for reservations.

E4 Capt. Dave’s Kids’ Carnival Noon2 p.m. Fun for the whole “pod”! Drop by the Dolphin Deck at 24440 Dana Point Harbor Drive for free activities and prizes. Kids of all ages will have fun with games, crafts, face painting and more.

E6 Ocean Institute Whale’s Tale Tallship Sailing Adventure 2 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Enjoy a tallship sailing adventure and gain new insights into man’s evolving relationship with the ocean and whales. Non-member price $40 adults, $23 children 12 and under; members—$36 adults, $21 children 12 and under (min. age 4).

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E15 Whale of a Concert and BBQ Noon4:30 p.m. FREE concert at Baby Beach with bands performing atop a specially designed floating stage. Tijuana Dogs—noon to 1 p.m., Lights (Journey Tribute band)—1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. and Chicago Tribute Authority—3:15 p.m. to 4:30 pm. Bring beach chairs or blankets to sit on. BBQ specialties and a Spirits Garden provided (over 21 with valid ID). For info, call 949.248.3530.

E14 Java and Jazz with The Commanders US Air Force Jazz Band of the Golden West 9 a.m-10 a.m. and 11 a.m.-noon The Commanders US Air Force Jazz Band of the Golden West performs two shows on the grass. Bring blankets or beach chairs. Stop

by The Coffee Importers between 8 a.m. and noon, mention Java and Jazz and get a FREE coffee!

E17 Doheny State Beach’s Mobile Marine Mammal Museum 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Mobile Marine Mammal Museum at the Doheny State Beach Visitor Center will present a free exhibition of genuine marine mammal artifacts for visitors to actively learn and gain an appreciation for these magnificent creatures of the sea. Please alert entrance station staff upon arrival so they can direct you to appropriate parking. Please note: Free vehicle parking at Doheny State Beach for Doheny State Beach’s Mobile Marine Mammal Museum is limited to one hour only. Rain cancels. Call 949.496.2704 or see www.dohenystatebeach.org for more information.

E8 “Lily, A Gray Whale’s Odyssey” Book Signing and Lecture 11 a.m.-noon Join author Capt. Dave Anderson at the OC Sailing & Event Center for a lecture and video on whale entanglement and a signing of his new book “Lily, A Gray Whale’s Odyssey.”

For more information call 949.488.2828 or see www.talesfromthepod.com.

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ON LIFE AND LOVE AFTER 50: Tom Blake

Older Singles Sound Off about Matchmaking Companies Buyers Beware: Readers report being scammed by in-person matchmakers

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ately, I have been hearing from older singles who feel they have not received their money’s worth from matchmaking companies.

I am not referring to Internet dating services such as Match.com, eHarmony, JDate or Plenty of Fish, to name just a few.

Rather, I am speaking of matchmaking companies where singles meet in person with a company representative at the company’s office, fill out paperwork and then pay a fee for the company to find them a “perfect” match.

After Jennie, a 66-year-old widow of eight years, contacted a matchmaking company, they called her repeatedly to come in for an interview.

She said, “One day I went for it. I walked right into their trap by telling them I was financially secure, home was paid for, etc.

“I was treated like royalty, filled out tons of paper work about my perfect match, and then my ‘matchmaker’ shoved the price list over to me. I paid $4,600.”

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match for lunch; he didn’t call her again. A month later, she was matched with a man who drank and smoked, characteristics she had written on the paperwork she didn’t want.

The matchmaker told her she was being too picky. That man never

called.

Jennie added, “The next match never called either. Then, my next match lived with his mother, was really into himself, and was also twice-divorced. We spoke by phone; I never heard from him again.

“After the fact, I went online and read all the bad reviews. I think I paid more for this ‘membership’ than anyone in the horror stories I read.”

Men have issues with matchmaking companies as well. Curtis said, “I was called in for an interview. I asked on the phone how much? They said we will talk

about it when you come in. So I went in, we talked, and they presented me with a cost of $1,500. I refused.

“They asked why I came in. I told them nothing was on TV that night. The matchmaker complained that she could have been home with her daughter instead of wasting time with me. She walked out so I left.”

Elizabeth had a bad experience with a Los Angeles matchmaker: “I am so embarrassed,” she said. “I was taken for $10,000 by a matchmaking company in Beverly Hills. I figured at that price they would introduce me to great prospects, although I was only entitled to seven introductions. It took three months before the first introduction—a huge flop.”

She said the next man she met was so cheap he jumped from his chair when she ordered an appetizer. He wanted them to split a salad for lunch. Another guy didn’t pay for her coffee.

“I met six cheapskates and a ‘wanna be’ over the phone. I had been scammed. I

complained to high heaven, but they had my money,” Elizabeth said.

Matchmaking companies are aware that older singles are often lonely and vulnerable. They tailor their pitches to play on those weaknesses. They are only as good as the clients they can rope in. Singles know that finding a decent partner--let alone a “perfect” one—later in life is difficult. It’s no easier for these companies to find quality singles.

Loneliness fogs thinking. Older singles— women and men—should think long and hard about signing up with a matchmaking company. The high-pressure tactics are going to be present. They cost lots of money and results are sketchy. Singles should read the reviews before signing up. Older singles need to protect their money.

Tom Blake is a Dana Point business owner and San Clemente resident who has authored books on middle-aged dating. To comment on his column, email him at TompBlake@gmail.com. See his website at www.

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CIF Masters, Temecula Valley High February 24-25, 2 p.m./10 a.m.

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February 24, 7 p.m.

February 26, 1 p.m.

The Dolphins have two of its best grapplers en route to the Masters Meet as both athletes look to secure a spot a the State Finals.

Seeded No. 6 for the Southern California regional playoffs, the Gauchos host San Diego City College in first round action.

College baseball is in full swing as UC Irvine’s men’s baseball team wraps up a 3-game series against University of Washington. Info:

Info: www.dhhs.net

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February 26, 4 p.m.

February 29, 7:30 p.m.

After playing in eight games on the road, the Anaheim Ducks finally return to home ice and will take on Chicago.

Following two road games at Dallas and Oklahoma City, the Lakers return to L.A. for a game against Minnesota.

Info: www.ducks.nhl.com

Info: www.nba.com/lakers

Dolphin Report: SPORTS NEWS FROM DANA HILLS HIGH SCHOOL

By David Zimmerle

BOYS BASKETBALL • The Dolphins (12-15) were derailed from a strong push through the postseason, losing 70-46 to Orange Lutheran while on the road in the first round of the CIF-SS Division 1A playoffs on February 17. Trailing 19-14 after the first quarter, Dana Hills was held to a meager four points in the second and went into the half down 37-18. The lackluster performance to close out the first half eventually proved the team’s undoing despite decent point production and defensive play in the final two frames of the game. Hayden Fredrick led the Dolphins with 13 points, while Cory Blau, Alex Brown and Jack Clendenen each finished with seven points. Next 7 days: N/A GIRLS BASKETBALL • The Lady Dolphins (10-17) wrapped up the postseason with a first round exit after losing 76-41 at the hands of Huntington Beach while on the road in the CIF-SS Division 1A playoffs on February 18. Dana Hills was held to single digit scoring in both the first and second quarters of play, and entered the half trailing 45-17. Unable to cut into the

large deficit throughout the final two frames of the game, the Lady Dolphins still managed to put up 12 points in both the third and fourth quarters. On the night, Kristen Beckman led the team with 18 points while Laura Johnson was next in line with six points. Huntington Beach’s Kelsey Minato gouged Dana Hills for a team-high 26 points. Next 7 days: N/A BOYS SOCCER • Though the Dolphins (7-8-7) improved its efforts as a program this season, the team was ousted from the postseason after suffering a 1-0 loss while on the road at Valencia in the first round of the CIF-SS Division 2 playoffs on February 16. Valencia netted its lone goal and eventual game winner in the first half of play while keeping Dana Hills from ever finding the back of the net for the remainder of the match.

Next 7 days: N/A GIRLS SOCCER • The Lady Dolphins (14-5-1) rolled to a big win and kept its playoff hopes alive after beating Univer-

sity High at home in a 3-0 shutout win in the first round of the CIF-SS Division 1 playoffs on February 17. Dana Hills netted all three of its goals in the first half as Emma Gullickson, Brittany Mueller and Danielle Spriggs each scored one goal in the lopsided victory. Assists in the match came from Haley Fedden, Paige LaBarre and Caily Laidlaw while Megan Dickmann had three saves at goal.

The team next traveled to take on Redlands High on February 22 in second round action. Next 7 days: N/A

However, the team had its postseason hopes cut short after losing a 5-3 heartbreaker to Upland High while on the road in the second round on February 18. Upland held a 3-2 lead at the close of the first half and next outscored Dana Hills 2-0 in the third period. The Lady Dolphins could only find a way to muster one goal in the fourth period en route to the tough loss.

Carlson led with two goals while Amanda Anderson netted one goal. Wilbur had two assists while Bailey Kinsey had eight saves at goal in this defensive standoff.

Next 7 days: N/A

GIRLS WATER POLO • The Lady Dolphins (18-14) picked up an impressive 10-4 win while hosting La Habra at Capo Valley High in the first round of the CIF-SS Division 4 playoffs on February 16. Dana Hills got out to a 6-2 lead at the end of the first half and went on to outscore its opponent 4-2 in the final half of play to preserve the win.

Emily Carlson led the team with four goals while Allison Leibold and Molly Wilbur each finished with two goals.

WRESTLING • After qualifying all 14 of its wrestlers to compete at the CIF-SS Eastern Divisional February 17-18 at Oak Hills High School in Hesperia, Dana Hills’ list was whittled down to two that went on to qualify for the CIF-SS Masters Meet, February 24-25 at Temecula Valley High. Merritt Cruz (third place, 120) and Dalton Du’Casse (fi fth place, 220) are the duo to advance for the Dolphins wrestling program. Next 7 days: Feb. 24-25 at CIF-SS Masters Meet, 2 p.m./10 a.m.

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Oasis Air Conditioning & Heating 949.420.1321 31648 Rancho Viejo Rd. Ste. A, www.oasisair.com

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AUTO REPAIR Dana Point Auto 949.496.1086 34342 Coast Hwy., Unit B, Dana Point, Ca 92629

BEAUTY SALONS Mobile Salon Malina www.salonmalina.com Paragon Salon 34161 Pacific Coast Hwy. Salon Revelation - Dayna Dallas 34192 Violet Lantern #2

949.500.2909 949.489.1955 949.248.8595

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

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CHIROPRACTORS Ocean Ranch Chiropractic 949.584.5000 Dr. James Slusher & Dr. Ron Berman, 32585 Golden Lantern, Ste. H, www.oceanranchchiropractic.com Pacific Waves Family Chiropractic 949.436.2926 & Alternative Healthcare 24632 San Juan, Ste. 230, www.pacific-waves.com

CHRISTIAN CHURCHES Christian Science Services 34102 La Plaza

949.661.3151

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

COINS GraCorp Coins & Collectibles www.gracorpcoins.com

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EMBROIDERY ABC Signs & Embroidery Shop 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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HAIR SALONS Mobile Salon Malina 949.500.2909 www.salonmalina.com The Captain’s Chair 949.496.1957 20 Monarch Bay Plaza, www.thecaptainschairdp.com Paragon Salon 949.489.1955 34161 Pacific Coast Hwy.

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

INSURANCE SERVICES

949.218.4464

SURF SHOPS Infinity Surfboards 949.661.6699 24382 Del Prado, www.infinitysurf.com Jack’s Surfboards 949.276.8080 34320 Pacific Coast Hwy, www.jackssurfboards.com

TUTORING

Beacon Printing - Brad & Judy Brandmeier English Tutoring by Susan 949.481.0481 24681 La Plaza, Ste. 125 949.661.3877 Mathnasium 949.388.6555 beaconprinting@sbcglobal.net 32411 Golden Lantern, Ste. Q, www.mathnasium.com Printing OC 949.388.4888 UPHOLSTERY 27134 Paseo Espada #B 203, www.printingoc.com

PSYCHOTHERAPY

FITNESS PROGRAMS Fit Club - Boot Camp www.afitclub.com

Island Inspired Pool & Spa islandinspired@earthlink.net

Ocean Academy www.oceanacademy4u.com

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

REAL ESTATE - RESIDENTIAL

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

WINDOW CLEANING

Bayside Window Cleaning 949.290.8230 Prudential California Realty, Shirley Tenger www.baysidewindowcleaning.com www.tengerteam.com 949.487.7700 Surterre Properties Monarch Beach, 949.464.3243 WINDOW COVERINGS McDaniel Gilmore Group Jeddy’s Yacht & Home Interiors 949.240.9569 33522 Niguel Rd. Ste. 100, Monarch Beach 92629 34118 Pacific Coast Hwy, www.jeddys.com www.mcdanielgilmoregroup.com

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RESTAURANTS Brio Tuscany Grille 949.443.1476 24050 Camino Del Avion, www.briorestaurant.com

Sun Salute Yoga Studio 949.371.6097 24655 La Plaza, Ste. A, www.sunsaluteyoga.com

Patricia Powers 949.496.1900 License#0737080, pat.powers@cox.net Statefarm/Elaine LaVine 949.240.8944 34080 Golden Lantern, www.elainelavine.net State Farm/Ted Bowersox 949.661.3200 34085 Pacific Coast Hwy. #204 www.tedbowersox.com

JEWELER 949.350.4692 Kevin

COMPUTER REPAIR & SERVICES

Dana Point Jeweler 949.489.1165 24845 Del Prado, www.danapointjeweler.com

JUNIOR WATERMAN PROGRAM

Ocean Academy San Clemente Computer & Network Services www.oceanacademy4u.com daniel@sanclementecomputer.com 949.276.1581

CONTRACTORS - GENERAL Creative Environments Construction 949.496.3728 Design & Build #464468

COSMETICS Mary Kay Cosmetics & Career 949.248.2868 Opportunities, Ind. Sales Director - Marline Adams, www.marykay.com/madams2

DENTISTS Dana Point Dental 34080 Golden Lantern, Ste 201, www.danapointdental.com

Danman’s Music School 949.496.6556 Jolly Roger Restaurant 949.496.0855 24699 Del Prado, www.danmans.com 34661 Golden Lantern, www.aloharestaurants.com Smokey’s House of BBQ 949.388.8102 PLUMBING 32860 Pacific Coast Hwy. #4, Chick’s Plumbing 949.496.9731 www.SmokeysHouseofBBQ.com www.chicks-plumbing.com

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JUNK REMOVAL

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GROM OF THE WEEK Mason Klink Age: 16, San Clemente High School San Clemente High School junior Mason Klink has been surfing longboard for the school team for two years and also enjoys competing in San Onofre Surf Club contests. Mason practices at least four days a week before school with his teammates at T Street and has been concentrating on working on his fluidity on the waves. “I’m trying to connect my moves more smoothly. Overall I am just doing some basic fine tuning,” he said. “One of my favorite things about living in San Clemente is being able to surf with all my friends from school and keep surfing an important part of everyday life.” Mason says he enjoys checking out new waves but lately has been keeping his surf travels pretty close to home, making small road trips to San Diego, Malibu and other So Cal breaks. When not at the beach, he spends much of his free time skateboarding and snowboarding. In school he is especially enjoying his Cultures class and is maintaining a B average while working at T. Mason Klink. Photo by Andrea Swayne Patterson Surfboards three to four days a week. The job, he says, has sparked an interest in shaping surfboards, but only as a hobby. Mason is looking forward to going to college and hopes to attend a university in San Diego to stay close to the beach. “I don’t know what I want to do for a living yet but I do know that I want to get a business degree,” he said. —Andrea Swayne

Surf’s SUP in Peru

SURF RESULTS

Surfing America Team USA competes at ISA World SUP Championships in Peru

By Andrea Swayne Dana Point Times

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an Clemente athletes Colin McPhillips, Emmy Merrill, Rob Rojas and Brandi Baksic are competing as part of the Surfing America PacSun USA Stand Up/Prone Paddle Team in the inaugural ISA World SUP Championships in Miraflores, Peru, February 19 through 25.

Surfers and paddlers rounding out Team USA are Sean Poynter of Oceanside, Jay Wild (Truckee), Shane Scoggins (Oceanside), Gillian Gibree of Massachusetts and Santa Barbara’s Matt Becker.

The team is being led by Head Coach Ian Cairns as SUP Surf Coach along with four-time Olympian Jim Terrell, as paddle coach. Together they selected the team from mainland USA competitors based on the Battle of the Paddle at Doheny State Beach and Stand-Up World Tour results.

“We are honored and excited to participate in this historic inaugural ISA World Stand-Up Paddle Championships.

This will be the largest international field assembled for any SUP competition, ever, and we are excited to see how the PacSun USA Team fares on the world stage,” said Surfing America executive director, Greg Cruse.

With only a couple of rounds into the competition, by press time on Wednesday it seemed that Team USA would indeed fare well. McPhillips had successfully won his first two heats in SUP Surf Men’s competition, scoring the highest score of Day 1, a 16.33 out of 20.

“It’s always nice to get that first heat done, my legs were a little shaky and stuff, but it worked out,” said three-time ASP World Longboard Champion McPhillips in Dana Point Times February 24–March 1, 2012

San Clemente’s Colin McPhillips scored the highest heat total, 16.33, in his first heat at the ISA World SUP Championships in Miraflores, Peru.

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an ISA interview following his Round 1 victory. “When I first heard the ISA was going to have SUP here, I was super stoked.

To be with a great team, a great coach, we’re having a good time so I’m just super happy that SUP is a part of it all.”

Merrill also started the week off in great form taking command of the SUP Surf Women’s early rounds, winning both her Round 1 and Round 2 heats. In her first heat Merrill’s win was convincing as she earned a score of 15.27 over runner up Shakira Westdorp of Australia (10.90) and third place finisher Penny Stemmet (RSA) (8.80). On Wednesday morning Merrill continued her dominance of the division with a 15.50 win over Peru’s Brisa Malaga (6.73) and Antonella Podesta of Brazil (3.06).

Competition will continue through Saturday including SUP Surf technical, marathon and prone paddleboard races.

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Water temp: 57-60˚F Water visibility and conditions: Local: 10-20’+ Fair-Good; Catalina: 15-25’+ Fair-Good Remarks: Small, peaky surf prevails at exposures on Thursday as new Northwest swell tops out and fresh Southwest swell builds in. Surge is light and visibility is good offering favorable diving conditions overall.

Short range: Surf size is running 2-3’(kneewaist high) for most good breaks on Thursday, with a few larger sets for top combo spots.

Morning conditions are fairly clean, though light Southerly eddy winds are an issue for some spots. Northwest and Southwest swells hold steady on Friday, with 2-3’ occ. 4’(knee-waist occ. chest/shoulder high) waves for the better exposed combo breaks. Light morning flow offers clean, generally fair conditions overall.

Long range: A small combo of old Northwest and Southwest swells prevail for the weekend. Size is generally in the 2-3’(knee-waist high) range, with some occasional chest/shoulder high (4’) peaks for top breaks around the proper tides.

Light morning winds and generally favorable conditions prevail. Stay tuned to Surfline.com for updates.

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WSA Gatorade Championship Tour Event No. 7, February 18-19, Huntington Beach, Pier Local finishers only. BOYS/GIRLS U10: 1. Kade Matson, SC; 3. Jett Schilling, SC; 5. Nicholas Coli, SC. BOYS U12: 1. Cole Houshmand, SC; 3.

Kade Matson, SC. BOYS U16: 6. Colton Overin, SC. BOYS U18: 2. Jordan Kudla, SC; 4. Brandon Hawkins, SC. GIRLS U12: 4. Kirra Pinkerton, SC; 5. Alexxa Elseewi, SC. GIRLS U14: 6. Malia Osterkamp, SC. GIRLS U16: 6. Kirra Connolly, SC. GIRLS U18: 1. Lulu Erkeneff, DP. BOYS LONGBOARD U14: 2. Jacob Atwood, CB; 4. Rio Donaldson, CB. JR. LONGBOARD U18: 1. Dylan Cox, CB; 2. Casey Powell, SC; 5. Kyle Perez, DP. GIRLS LONGBOARD U14: 1. Rachael Tilly, CB; 2. Teresa O’Connor, SJC; 3. Kaila Patterson, CB; 6. Meg Roh, DP. GIRLS LONGBOARD U18: 1.

Rachael Tilly, CB; 2. Lulu Erkeneff, DP; 3. Teresa O’Connor, SJC; 4. Emmy Lombard, SC; 5. Karina Rozunko, SC. MEN 18 – 29: 3. Ricky Lovato, SC; 6. Jacob Cortez, DP. MASTERS 30-39: 5. Eric Rendon, SC; 6. James Bray, SC. LEGENDS 50+: 4. Dale Baker, SC. SR. MEN LONGBOARD 40+: 3. Rick Erkeneff, DP. MEN: 1. Cody Canzoneri, SC. MICRO GROM BOYS/GIRLS SB U9: 1.

Nicholas Coli, SC; 2. Taj Lindblad, SC; 3. Jett Schilling, SC; 4. Patrick O’Connor, SJC; 5.

Cooper Sutton, SC. OPEN WOMEN: 6. Lulu Erkeneff, DP. OPEN WOMEN’S LONGBOARD: 1. Rachael Tilly, CB; 2. Tory Gilkerson, SC; 3.

Lulu Erkeneff, DP. NSSA Southwest Conference Open Event No. 9, February 18-19, Ventura, C Street Local finishers only. MEN: 2. Jake Davis, CB; 3. Colt Ward, SC; 4. Trevor Thornton, SC. JUNIORS: 1. Jake Davis, CB; 3. Griffin Colapinto, SC. MINI GROMS: 4. Ethan Mudge, CB. WOMEN: 4. Tia Blanco, SC. GIRLS: 4. Tia Blanco, SC. PERFORMER OF THE EVENT: Jake Davis, CB. For full results, log on to www. danapointtimes.com.

UPCOMING EVENTS February 25: SSS Orange County Middle School Event No. 3, Oceanside, Pier March 3-4: WSA Gatorade Championship Tour Event No. 8, Dana Point, Salt Creek Beach www.danapointtimes.com